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It's good to know that people are reading my articles. My last one, about prop heat in the February 2019 issue of King Air, generated some discussion in the King Air section of an online forum.
Ice Slams
A King Air pilot in Alaska shared his experience. Obviously, he gets into icing conditions all the time. Not only does he get ice slams on a regular basis, he welcomes them. He warns his passengers that ice slams will occur and not to worry when they hear thumps against the fuselage. Ice slams reassure him that his prop heat is working.
In that article, I suggested that ice slams could be a sign that your prop heat is not working 100 percent. But I also stated that if you get into a lot of ice, you'll get ice slams regardless of how soon the prop heat was deployed. I come at this from a maintenance perspective. When I see chipped paint and dents around the avionics bays, it could mean the prop heat system isn't working 100 percent. When a prop heat segment or boot isn't heating, it allows more ice to build up before the centrifugal force knocks it off. That makes more damage on the fuselage. So, when I see chips and dents, I want to check the prop heat.
If, in flight, you are watching the amp gauge for prop heat and you see a drop in amperage, you know for sure you have a segment or boot that is deficient; and if you're in icing conditions, you'll have ice slams on that side to corroborate your observation.
King Airs that get into icing on a regular basis can have ice shields installed to guard against the damage of the regular ice slams that are normal for that situation.
Cycles and Segments
With a single-segment system, all the boots on one side heat for 90-seconds, then the prop heat timer switches the current to the other prop – 90 seconds per side, back and forth. In newer King Airs the right prop heats first.
With a dual-segment system the outer segments and inner segments on each prop fire separately. The maintenance manual specifies the heating sequence as R/H outboard, R/H inboard, L/H outboard, L/H inboard; but then it says: "due to the fact that the timer does not return to any given point when the power is turned off, it may restart at any sequence point." [M.M. p/n 101-590010-19, Rev D2-11-1-2015].
So, in general, the outboard segments heat before the inner segments but there is no firm guarantee which segment the prop timer will pick when prop heat is turned on.
As for timing, the manual says each cycle is 34 seconds, so a full sequence of all segments on both props is two minutes 16 seconds in duration.
Deice or Anti-Ice
In reference to King Air prop heat, the FlightSafety manual for the King Air 200/B200 says: "CAUTION – Although this system is called a prop deice system, pilot management of the system should be as an anti-ice system." I'm sure I've seen that in the POH as well. That sentence was burned into my brain many years ago.
So, we have a system designed to get rid of ice after it forms, and directions to deploy it before any ice has formed. I have no argument. I just want to add that in my experience flying King Airs I've seen the prop heat function as anti-ice, provided it was turned on well in advance.
If I know that icing is likely in my flight plan, I'll turn the prop heat on right after takeoff. The electrical load isn't a big deal. As those segments heat repeatedly over an extended period, the blade absorbs and retains a measure of that heat.
When icing is finally encountered, it never forms and there are no ice slams. Again, it's not going to work that way in chronically cold climates, so take my observation in the spirit in which it was intended.
I have a good friend that flies a 350 based in Colorado. He operates his prop heat in manual mode all the time. To avoid having to hold that switch forever, he uses a sturdy rubber band looped over a post light to hold the switch in the On position. This gives him continual prop heating on both props simultaneously.
It's a simple work-around that, in essence, converts a deice system to an anti-ice system. Of course, this only works with the single-segment system. Manual Mode in the dual-segment system requires that you hold the manual switch down to heat the outboard segments on both sides, then to push it up and hold it for the inboard segments.
I wanted to mention the rubber band idea in my previous article but I held off because it's procedural. I'm trying to "stay in my lane" with my maintenance perspective and tips and leave the procedural stuff to Tom Clements. But then he sent me this in a recent email:
"To make (prop heat) truly an anti-Ice system I taught – only partially tongue-in-cheek – to carry a big rubber band with you and use it to hold the Manual switch up by hooking the rubber band between that switch and maybe a post light. That works extremely well with no ice chunks being liberated. (I think the only reason the system does not work that way routinely is the desire to reduce electrical load.)"
I couldn't agree more. There are plenty of seasoned King Air pilots out there that have developed routines to accommodate the conditions they fly in regularly. When it comes to ice protection, they have considered not only props and boots, but windshield, pitot, fuel and fuel vent heating as well.
I'm always looking for topics to write about, so don't hesitate to contact me if you have any suggestions. Many readers of this magazine have emailed or called me with their questions. I'm honored to be part of the unique family of King Air aficionados – the owners, pilots, and mechanics that work on these fine aircraft.
In the Maintenance Tip article titled "Prop Heat" featured in the February issue, the heating cycle for single segment systems is 90 seconds per side, not 60-90 seconds as stated. Also, the list of segments in the dual-segment system was not meant to indicate the heating order. As a rule, outer segments heat before inner segments and each one heats for 34 seconds, totaling 68 seconds per side.
I regret any confusion this may have caused.


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I'm trying to create a Survey 123 application to use in the browser, but how Survey 123 works with our organizations locators isn't consistent between the browser and the Android app.
We have three locators setup for our organization, none of witch are the ESRI World locator. All three are hosted on our ArcGIS Enterprise instance. The three locators work exactly as expected in ArcGIS Online, and the Survey 123 Android application. They do not work as expected when using Survey 123 in the browser. Our planned main source of entry for this project was in the browser, but if we can't get the locator issue sorted, it isn't going to work for us.
The first problem is that Survey 123 in the browser always seems to include the ESRI World Locator, and it defaults to the ESRI World Locator. The second problem is that the search shows suggestions from all of the locators, but if you select one of the suggestions from one of our locators, there is always no result.
In our ArcGIS Online map, and the Survey 123 Android app the locators work as expected. The ESRI World Locator is not used, and there are no suggestions from the ESRI World Locator. When one of the suggestions is clicked, the map zooms to the proper location.
Is there any way to get Survey 123 in the browser to properly respect our locator settings, and properly utilize our locators?

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The Mekong River is the world's 12th longest river. Starting in China, it passes through Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam before finally dumping into the ocean. Last Sunday I decided to swim a piddling part of it, 600 metres to be precise out of its total length of 4,350 kilometres. The Mekong River Swim … Continue reading The Murky Mekong River Swim
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1st Vertical Stair Race in Phnom Penh
I like to run up mountains. But without any mountains around Phnom Penh city, I decided to sell my soul back in January and race up a set of stairs. Phnom Penh tower is one of the capital's tallest buildings at 192 metres. And earlier this year, Child Helpline Cambodia managed to trick the tower's … Continue reading 1st Vertical Stair Race in Phnom Penh
What I see when running in Phnom Penh
Not many people realise how beautiful Cambodia's capital city is. In fact, my weekday running route is pretty incredible when it comes to impressive buildings. Within one kilometre of my front door, there's the imposing Independence Monument. Built in 1958, it commemorates Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. Right beside it, there's a long park … Continue reading What I see when running in Phnom Penh
Mountain Biking on Mekong Island
So far, I know two mountain biking routes out of Phnom Penh. One goes North. The other goes South. So when I got the Sabay Cycling group email suggesting mountain biking to the East of Phnom Penh, I had to take them up on the offer. The Sabay Cycling Group has just been formed in … Continue reading Mountain Biking on Mekong Island
Mountain Biking around Phnom Penh
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Climate change has and will continue to have an adverse impact on the lives of children, young people and disadvantage communities. Making the conference as environmentally friendly as possible and lowering its environmental impact is really important to us, and we've been giving a lot of thought to what targeted sustainability actions we can take.
We are aware that international non-digital conferences have a large carbon footprint. People travel in from across the world to use an enormous amount of additional resources, specifically produced to be consumed within a span of a few days, and creating great amounts of waste which often ends up in landfill.
Therefore, we have made some key eco-conscious commitments to lower the carbon footprint of the event, whilst also supporting the local economy and community. This is an ongoing process, and some of the resilient moves we are making so far include the following:
- We are re-thinking the supply-chain, to source produce and products locally whenever possible.
- We are in conversation with the conference centre to eliminate single-use plastics and recycle as much as is possible within the local waste management infrastructure.
- We are working with a homeless shelter near to the conference centre to ensure that any surplus food goes to support local people.
- We have teamed up with our local community farm which will use all carbon-offsetting donations received to establish an orchard.
- We are working towards making the conference paper-free and will offer digital programmes instead.
Young People have made these statements on behalf of the conference organisers:
"We would like the conference to be sustainable and as environmentally friendly as possible as we want to set an example to show how we, in Blackpool, along with others can help improve our planet, one event at a time."
"We would like the conference to be sustainable and as environmentally friendly as possible, to show how passionate we are to make a positive change to our environment."
"We would like the conference to be sustainable and as environmentally friendly as possible because if we do not save the planet, the planet will not save us."


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14, Krasnopresnenskaya nab., Moscow, Russia - Google map
The venue is located right next to the Moscow City Business Centre and the Moscow World Trade Centre, at a walking distance to the House of the Russian Government, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and within easy reach from the major sightseeing points, historical and cultural center of the Russian capital.
There is a range of nearby hotels in different price brackets for exhibitors and visitors from other cities and counties. Some of them are Crowne Plaza Moscow in the World Trade Centre, Radisson Slavyanskaya, Novotel Moscow City, Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat, Radisson Royal Moscow, Lotte Moscow, and Golden Ring Hotel.
The venue's immediate proximity to the Vystavochnaya and Delovoy Tsentr metro stations, the Delovoy Tsentr MCC station, as well as Moscow's major roads such as New Arbat street, Kutuzovskiy prospect, Garden Ring, and Third Transport Ring helps the visitors to reach Expocentre Fairgrounds fast and with comfort using either public or personal transport.
There are three entrances to Expocentre Fairgrounds: North, South, and West. That is why it can be reached from Krasnopresnenskaya naberezhnaya (embankment), 1st Krasnogvardeyskiy proezd and straight from the Vystavochnaya and Delovoy Tsentr metro stations.


text: You may feel despondent when looking through home and garden magazines, wondering how such finely sculpted yards could exist. Well take a look out the window, you have your own space to work with, and with the right designs you could have a beautiful garden all your own to enjoy. Whether or not you have any experiencing with landscaping don't be afraid to let your creativity soar when designing your garden, after all you'll want something that suits your own tastes.Start by sectioning off some space to build a shed. By buying or building a shed that compliments your home you're actually increasing its value. A shed is a practical yard accessory to have, it gives you a single place to keep all of your landscaping tools and keeps you organized.You can create a vibrant back yard with some gorgeous annual flowers and plants. If you do all the dirty work yourself this really isn't that expensive and it will enhance your home.By planting flowers along the edge of your property you can give your yard a strong outline, but if you want a really eye-catching garden you should have clusters of flora throughout the yard. A nice garden in front of the home actually makes the house look further from the road than it really is, creating a more inviting feel.A nice quality fence will also enhance the look and feel of your yard and home. You'll want a durable, waterproof fence that is built to last. An aluminum fence is generally the best choice if you want something long-lasting.Consider it an investment, and it's just one more thing that will raise the value of your home. You can find aluminum fencing in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors, so you're bound to find one that matches your home. Once you're finished you'll be able to look around your yard with a deep sense of accomplishment.


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text: Hello, hello, hello, is there anybody out there? Please excuse the Pink Floyd reference, but on the eve of the JEC World, the show looks set to 'comfortably' break its attendance records again, and in the process make our feet 'numb' from the amount of walking around its many aisles. The Paris Nord Villepinte location is far easier to navigate than the previous location's three-floor fiasco. This will be my ninth year attending the show and I still come back for more. JEC's organisers are really doing something very right in getting almost everyone to attend. The majority of exhibitor stands are always buzzing, and those I visit year on year are just so incredibly busy. "Look Mike, I'd like to stop and chat, but I've got too many customers to deal with," has, whilst not exactly said out loud to me, been implied on many occasions. And it's interesting to gauge the importance that various countries and their governments, organisations and industries place on this year's JEC World. Blink and you'll miss it, the UK Pavilion's collaboration between the Department for International Trade, the Welsh Government, Composites UK and the National Composites Centre is there to promote UK excellence. With 22 companies onboard, it seems small in comparison to some of the other countries nearby. In my attempt to build a 'mind map' of the UK's involvement, whilst some of its SMEs, R&D, consultancies and organisational bodies arguably lead the world, there still seems to be a lack of exhibitor support from home-grown, British-owned companies willing to put themselves in the JEC spotlight. Expensive? Well yes, but what better way is there to win more business than on the industry's world stage? So, what are you waiting for – hello, is there anybody out there? Mike Richardson, editor Mike Richardson Tags JEC Group composites JEC World tradeshows Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles JEC Composites Innovation Awards to be announced online JEC World composites event reschedules for March 2021 Editor's comment: The show must go on Most recent Articles Technical Metals achieve first gold award for operational excellence Aura Aero makes Air Menuiserie acquisition Third Dimension grow distribution network in Asia and Australia Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter


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Fifty years ago, James S. Coleman published a groundbreaking education report that many call the fountainhead for those committed to evidence-based education policy. Among other things, Coleman found that variations in per-pupil expenditure had little correlation with student outcomes.
Even to this day, there remains the simple question as to whether, other things equal, just adding more money to schools will systematically lead to higher achievement. Figure 2 shows the overall record of states during the past quarter century. Changes in real state spending per pupil are uncorrelated with changes in 4th-grade student achievement in reading. Similar results are obtained in math and in both math and reading at the 8th-grade level. Clearly, states have changed in many other ways than just expenditure, but there is no reason to conclude from these data that just providing money will by itself boost student achievement.
There now appears to be a general consensus that how money is spent is much more important than how much is spent. In other words, the research does not show that money never matters or that money cannot matter. But, just providing more funds to a typical school district without any change in incentives and operating rules is unlikely to lead to systematic improvements in student outcomes. That is what Coleman found, and that is what recent research says.
Read about it here: http://educationnext.org/what-matters-for-student-achievement/.


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Kelsea Ballerini invited to join Grand Ole Opry
Little Big Town invited the young star during a duet
Kelsea Ballerini got the surprise every country artist hopes to achieve when she was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. The 25-year-old singer was invited during a special performance of "Girl Crush" with Little Big Town on Tuesday (March 5th) on the famous stage.
"Kelsea Ballerini, wanna join the Opry?" the group sings to Ballerini as the song ends.
Ballerini will be the next member inducted, most likely in April 2019, although no induction information has been announced as of press time. Upon her induction, she will be the youngest living member of the Opry, surpassing Chris Janson when he was inducted in March 2018.
She will join more the more than 200 acts who've been invited to join country music's elitist since the Opry started as a radio program started in 1920's. More details as they become available.
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Thursday, June 16th 2016
As we careen wildly toward the looming End-of-School-Year, today I got to chaperone with a shit ton of these little Children's House Montessori students. Happily, my charges were primarily ClaraJane and Victor who together are "like cousins."
After chickens, eggs, chick's, cows, pony, wild chipmunks and a barnyard cat comes the HAY RIDE (although vine to find out it's actually *straw*).
Then after a tour of the potable ("kitchen") garden, we make BUTTER!
Who knew it was so easy.
1) heavy cream in a closed jar
2) shake until it's whipped cream
3) *keep* shaking until it suddenly separates into skim milk and butter!
4) spread butter on cracker
5) enjoy!
Then inside to brush and twirl real wool into yarn, and visit the sheep from whom it came, before bus ride home.
Thank you Friends of Tobin!
Thank you Children's House!
Great trip!


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The Sundance Film Institute tonight will host a free screening of Once, the 2007 Audience Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival. Even better, the screening is at Red Butte Gardens. ---
Critics loved Once as much as the audiences at Sundance. Nathan Rabin, from the Onion A.V. Club, for example, called it "subdued," "mellow," "and just about perfect."
The film features beautiful music (it won an Academy Award for Best Song, beating out the triple-nominated Enchanted). Glen Hansard, frontman for The Frames, wrote and performs most of it, but he got help from Markéta Irglová. Together, the pair form the duo The Swell Season. They'll be performing at Red Butte August 15 (for tickets click here).
Below, see the official trailer. Below that, see the video for "Falling Slowly," the song that garnered Hansard an Oscar.
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The end of 1998 saw a 66300 word novel appear, Comeback. After Some Other People, it was something of a letdown at the time, but reading it nowadays, it isn't that awful. As it was, I sent it to 2 publishers and an agent, but never heard from any of them.
I think my biggest problem was that it was a real departure for me. This one was just a thriller. No horror, no monsters, nothing supernatural – just three people not coping at all with anything.
It was also written in an odd way. The opening scene with the taxi driver was written while I was in high school, while the ending in the hospital was written a few years later. It was only when I got them together a few years later again that I realised it was the same story and this was born. I had a character first, and the story came from what happened to him. I've done that a few times since, but not too often. It seems forced, I guess.
It tells the tale of a guitar hero from the 1960s and 1970s living in Sydney. He chances upon a singer who made his name in the 1970s, who had come to Sydney to try and revive his career in musical theatre. Both are down on their luck, but this meeting inspires them to try and get together for one last chance at fame. This results in a rather demoralising tour of country New South Wales. During the course of this the singer does something which jeopardises the tour and appears to kill himself, while the guitarist hooks up with a middle-aged fan. They end up in South Australia, and then things steadily go from bad to worse.
There's a lot of death, and some convenient chances appearing, but the story itself is a different one for me. The guitarist was a combination of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck; the singer was John Farnham, Del Shannon and Roy Orbison. And I wrote the whole thing as though I was seeing a movie in my mind. That often happens, but this was clear. I visualised the entire thing, and so my descriptions are somewhat lacking – I could see it all, so writing it down seemed superfluous.
This is another story that I should go back and rewrite, especially the downfall of the singer, and the final confrontation in Port Lincoln. So while it's certainly not the best thing ever written (and the ellipses are ever-present again), it's still not too bad a story, I think.
It seemed by this stage of my writing, I was finally getting the hang of putting things down on paper.
A crowd.
That was all it came down to, that single beast that the multitude become when a performer is on stage.
A crowd…
Just staring at that anonymous sea made everything worth it. No matter what other emotions churn through a performer's mind – feelings of nausea, worthlessness, inferiority, lack of confidence, foolishness – there is one over-riding factor that always drags them back to the same situation, over and over again. It was something Richard had always revelled in and sought, something that Michael had deliberately gone out of his way to forget. And it swamped over the two of them in a tidal wave of love. Michael especially… he knew immediately he stepped foot upon the stage that that really was what was missing from his life. Richard had been one hundred per cent right. That one simple, little word, that one feeling that really drove everyone who ever appeared on stage to go back again and again, no matter how bad they knew they were.
The Crowd…
And their power over the crowd…
He had let his other emotions get the better of him last time he had done this, the vomiting and fear had made him forget how good this really could feel. But this time it was different… but also the same. Different to the way he remembered it, but the same, he knew, as it had probably felt to him when he had first started. The small club atmosphere, the faceless crowd having some features, all eager and happy just to see and hear him play, the sounds of people having a good time and enjoying themselves, a partner living up to and feeling and contributing to the whole scene as completely as the crowd. He would never have dreamed it would have felt this good again…
"Fuckin' brilliant," Richard whispered in awe as he emerged from the bathroom, having towelled himself down. Both were sweating profusely – due more to nerves than any great heat or exertion – and Michael's fingers actually hurt, but it was worth it; the crowd here at the hotel had been larger than either could dare dream of when they had started all of this – full, the barman had said, and that meant in excess of five hundred people from a town with a population of less than five thousand – and, though not as enthusiastic as especially Richard would have liked, deeply appreciative of the music.
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Going alone: Page MP protests against leadership struggle
THE Page electorate's representative in Federal Parliament Kevin Hogan, has vowed to go it alone if the Liberal Party goes ahead with a spill motion later today.
Mr Hogan, the deputy speaker in the House of Representatives, began one of the most tumultuous days in Australian political history confirming reports he planned to sit on the crossbench if the Liberal Party proceeded with a spill motion to unseat Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
He described the move as a protest and a matter of principle rather than a tactical move to influence decisions in the Liberal Party Room.
"My decision to move to the crossbench is not about Dutton or Turnbull, it is a matter of principle," he said.
"Earlier this week, in the Nationals party room, we were discussing how to help farmers, the drought and emergency services workers, while the Liberals were talking about leadership changes.
"I know I represent and speak for the vast majority in the community who view the Labor and Liberals' treatment of the office of the Prime Minister as a revolving door and this has to stop, because it is overshadowing the work of running the country."
By the early afternoon, after the government moved to adjourn parliament until September 10, the Prime Minister called a media conference that almost assured Mr Hogan would be a crossbencher in two weeks.
The PM called on his pursuers to provide a letter signed by a majority of MPs opposed to his leadership.
On receipt of this document he would call a Liberal party room meeting and declare all positions vacant. He said he would not stand in the ensuing ballot and would not contest the next election.
Mr Turnbull lashed out at a right-wing "insurgency" in the Liberal Party who used bullying tactics and intimidation to force the party into turning on itself.
He did not name people involved, but it was clearly a reference to former PM Tony Abbott, who he deposed as leader in 2015
He also warned that his challenger, Peter Dutton, would need to be sure he was eligible to sit in parliament.
Mr Turnbull said he would have advice from the Solicitor General before today's meeting on whether Mr Dutton's interest in two child care centres, which received Federal Government funding contravened Section 44.
"I cannot underline too much how important it is that anyone who seeks to be prime minister of Australia is eligible to be a member of parliament," Mr Turnbull said.
Should the PM resign it would clear the field for Treasurer Scott Morrison to stand against Mr Dutton.
Former Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated he would run as Mr Dutton's deputy. Kelly O'Dwyer was nominated as a deputy for Mr Morrison, but she turned down the nomination.
Mr Morrison is not the only supporter of the PM to consider a run at the top job.
Late yesterday reports emerged that deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop was sounding out support for a tilt at the top job.
Mr Hogan defended the adjournment of Federal Parliament yesterday as a practical step to allow the Liberals Party to sort out its leadership problems.
Despite fierce criticism from the Opposition on the government's decision to cancel the final day's sitting of the House of Representatives, Mr Hogan said it was more pragmatic.
"It's just a practical thing," he said. "For the Liberal Party to have a meeting it needs to have its parliamentary members there.
"And for parliament to function it needs to have the members of the government sitting."
But he agreed the optics of the move would not sit well with voters, who have been critical of the the focus on leadership rather than governing the country.
"You walk down the street and talk to people and they're appalled at what's happening in parliament," he said.
"That's one of the reasons I made the decision to sit on the cross benches if a spill motion goes ahead.
"This revolving door of prime ministers - I think we've had seven in the past 10 years or so - has to stop."
In other political news Labor narrowly lost two votes of no confidence in the government, one in the House of Representatives and the other in the Senate.
The Lower House vote was lost on party lines, 69-68 and in the Senate the crossbench sided with the Government to defeat it 35-31.


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F1 and F2 Sidecar racing will return to the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) this weekend, with Spokes.com.au presents Round 5 at Winton Motor Raceway to host Round 3 of the Horsell Australian F1 and F2 Sidecar Championship; adding another exciting addition to an already action-packed schedule. Australia's most daring men and women on three wheels will once again thrill the crowd with their spectacular form of racing, so ASBK spoke to New Zealand F2 newcomer Tracey Bryan to get her take on what to expect for Winton.
This is your first round of the Australian Sidecar Championship, welcome! Are you excited to get out on track here in Australia?
It's going to be interesting for me because I haven't been on a sidecar since June. I went over to The Netherlands and was a passenger for a French female competitor in the Tourist Trophy in a road race over there. Matty [McKinnon] and I have never raced together, but I know him through racing circles. The bike is set-up well and we've gelled together, so it won't be an issue.
Pat Clancy/Steve Bonney currently hold the F2 Championship with a 35-point lead; how tough will the competition will be at Winton?
There will be some stiff competition, Mick Alton and Chrissie Clancy are experienced riders who have won the Australian F2 Championship multiple times and Pat Clancy and Steve Bonney have a strong lead, but I expect Matt and I will be right up the top. Matt currently has 75 points, so with a consistent weekend, we can make up some valuable points. I've never done an ASBK round before and I've never been to Winton, so it's all a bit new for me. I really looking forward to it.
How did you become involved in sidecar racing?
My dad raced before I was born, then he started racing with my brother. Then one day my brother broke his shoulder around 15 years ago, so I stepped in to fill the void. Until then I never ever considered getting on a sidecar, and I've loved it ever since. I had a friend who was riding, and we bought a $500 sidecar, so I rode, and she was the passenger. We were the first all-female team in Australasia to road race in a sidecar but were pretty bad to start off with as we kept getting lapped.
Is sidecar racing growing in New Zealand and Australia?
We're starting to import more sidecars from the UK and Europe, so it's definitely growing for an expensive sport. Competitors in New Zealand and Australia are really passionate about sidecar racing.
Don't miss all the Horsell Australian Sidecar racing action this weekend. WA's Joyce/Blackman and QLD's Turner brothers are giving 2018 Champions Ford/Menzies a run for their money this year. Current standings after 2 rounds are Joyce/Blackman 136 points, Turner brothers 135 points and Ford/Menzies 104 points. Bayliss/Wilson sit in 4th with 89 points. Brown/Sheldrick and Underwood/Ford missed out on Round 2 and will need to gain some valuable points at Winton. The Beare brothers are also hitting the tarmac after missing Rounds 1 and 2.
In the F2 action, current leaders P Clancy/Bonney reunite for Round 3 after Bonney raced the Isle of Man with former Australian Champion, Mick Alton; the trip forced Alton to miss Round 2 with swinger, Chrissie Clancy. J Clancy/Grubb and Reynolds/Warne are also in contention with 102 and 99 points respectively. Edis/Schluter and Brown/Astill are also in the hunt ahead of new outfits Bruce/DeAngelis and R Williams/A Williams.


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Procurement and supply management professionals have a unique and important view, and control over how to mitigate impact on supply chains and build stronger networks. As guardians and suppressors of panic within their own organisations they have a great opportunity to implement not just best practice but sustaining the future of their business. Throughout the Brexit process CIPS will be regularly gathering the view of procurement professionals and reporting on their responses.
18 Sept 2019
• 14% of UK businesses fear they will struggle to break even this Christmas
• UK businesses are importing their Christmas stock earlier than usual to avoid Brexit disruption
• Over half (55%) of businesses are not ready to trade with EU under no-deal scenario
Fourteen percent of UK businesses believe it will be difficult to break even this Christmas as a result of currency instability and Brexit uncertainty, according to a survey of supply chain managers by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
The survey of 817 UK and EU supply chain managers found that UK businesses have taken steps to protect their supply chains, with one-fifth (21%) importing their Christmas stock earlier to avoid border disruption. However, there is evidence that the risk of a no-deal is making this difficult with 9% of businesses struggling to find affordable warehouse space to store Christmas stock and the same proportion concluding that they may not be ready for Christmas at all this year as a result of Brexit.
While almost half (48%) of UK businesses have not had their Christmas preparations affected at all by Brexit, more than a fifth (21%) say that moving the deadline from March to October has made their Christmas preparations more difficult.
Dr John Glen, CIPS Economist and Visiting Fellow at the Cranfield School of Management, said:
"Festive cheer appears to be in low supply for UK businesses, with many concerned about the impact Brexit will have on their ability to survive the busy Christmas period. With only weeks to go until the Brexit deadline and still minimal clarity on the situation at the border, supply chain managers are doing all they can to ensure products and goods make it into the country in time for Christmas.
"The October Brexit deadline falls during a crucial period for many UK businesses, when they would normally be busy importing stock for the Christmas period. Mass border disruption during this time could have a catastrophic impact, and so businesses need to be provided with as much detail and support as possible to ensure they can survive the festive period and protect UK businesses, and UK consumers from an economic and miserable disaster this Christmas."
The survey also found that thousands of UK companies are set to be turned away from the UK/EU border due to a lack of paperwork in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Just 22% of UK companies with EU suppliers have completed all four steps necessary to export to the EU in the case of a no-deal Brexit.* Worryingly this is only slightly higher than in March 2019, when 14% of companies had completed all the necessary steps to export.
Businesses could also be launched into contract negotiations with their European counterparts on the 1st of November following a no-deal. Almost two fifths (38%) of UK businesses with EU suppliers have already had 'Brexit clauses' added to their contracts which allow prices or other terms to be re-negotiated in the case of trade tariffs increasing.
Dr John Glen, added:
"The Government has promised to automatically distribute EORI numbers, but with the Brexit deadline just weeks away, the Government faces an uphill battle to get businesses ready in time.
"UK businesses need to be braced for impact and ready to adapt in a post-Brexit world. New trade tariffs could cause contracts to be re-negotiated and new routes found, so supply chains will need to be flexible in order to survive and flourish."
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With many procurement professionals starting to take active steps now to focus attention on the possible impact of U.K's exit from Europe. CIPS have sought feedback and guidance from our procurement community.
As experts align their processes and systems to buffer them through what could prove to be turbulent times, they have offered insight and guidance for practical application and consideration that may support you in your role.
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Does anyone know how to get EZ Vinyl to recognize iTunes. When I attempt to open EZ Vinyl Tape converter I get an error that iTunes must be loaded. I have iTunes v10.2.1.1 loaded. I have uninstalled iTunes and reinstalled iTunes, I have uninstalled EZ Vinyl and reinstalled it. Still get the message that iTunes must be loaded. I can not figure out why EZ Vinyl is not seeing iTunes.
The developer of this application offers an in-depth guide regarding the errors and their cause. Visit the official support page and you will have the answers to all the problems caused by this application. If you have problems with iTunes, you might need to set the compatibility to the OS you're using in case you have something higher than Windows XP.


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Researchers at IBM believe that they can develop supercomputers that are not only the size of a sugar cube but will be faster and more greener than existing super-computers.
According to BBC News, researchers at IBM Zurich Labs say that their aim is not only to reduce the size of supercomputers but also to make them more energy efficient.
IBM believes that, in the future, a supercomputer's cost will not depend on the hardware but on its green credentials.
Dr Bruno Michel, a lead researcher at the Big Blue's Zurich labs, said that they had already built a prototype model that demonstrates the water cooling system that could be used in the supercomputers.
Dubbed as Aquasar, the super-computer is stored in a rack bigger than a refrigerator and has processors stacked on top of each other, all being cooled by the water flowing between each one.
"In the past, computers were dominated by hardware costs - 50 years ago you could hold one transistor and it cost a dollar, or a franc. In the future, computers will be dominated by energy costs - to run a data centre will cost more than to build it," he said.


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DURHAM — Former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, who have become unlikely friends and formidable fundraising partners over the last several years, will be the keynote speakers at this year's University of New Hampshire commencement ceremony, school officials announced today.
The two former political foes formed a partnership following the 2004 tsunami in southern Asia, and have since worked on Hurricane Katrina relief efforts as well. As a duo, the presidents have spoken at a handful of commencement ceremonies, including last year's graduation at Tulane University in New Orleans.
University officials say Bush and Clinton were simply asked to speak this year, and they said yes.
"In today's political climate, these two men remind all of us of what people can accomplish to promote tolerance and bipartisanship, and they lead by example," said UNH Interim President J. Bonnie Newman, in a statement issued today. "It is a deep privilege for our students and their families, and the campus community to hear a message of hope, partnership, and action."
Graduation will be held Saturday, May 19, at Memorial Field, which is located in front of the Whittemore Center arena. No tickets are necessary and there is no limit to the amount of guests a graduate can invite, according to the UNH website.
Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, will likely be accompanied by his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, potentially turning the university's 137th commencement into a media frenzy. Hillary Clinton recently announced her candidacy to seek the 2008 Democratic party presidential nomination.
University spokesperson Kim Billings said the university is expecting a large media contingent, but politics had little to do with the selection of the commencement speakers.
"They were the first two we asked and they were the first two who accepted," Billings said. "It really is about the work they did together with the tsunami and the hurricane."
Since coming together at the request of President Bush, George H.W. Bush and Clinton have raised millions of dollars and spent a significant amount of time in southern Asia, where 200,000 people were left dead or missing following the 2004 tsunami. They have also raised more than $130 million for Hurricane Katrina relief in Louisiana and Mississippi
Neither men are strangers to the Granite State — Clinton and Bush ran for president against each other in 1992 — and Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was the commencement speaker at UNH in 1987. At the time, Bush was vice president to Ronald Reagan, and seeking the Republican party's presidential nomination.
Al Gore, then vice president, spoke at UNH's graduation ceremony in 1999. Speakers since then have included two astronauts, actress Meryl Streep, and comedian-actor Michael O'Malley, who spoke at last year's ceremony.
Former presidents to speak at UNH
DURHAM — Former presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, who have become unlikely friends and formidable fundraising partners over the last several years, will be the keynote speakers at this year's University of New Hampshire commencement ceremony, school officials announced today.


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|GCC–EU Interregionalism: challenges, opportunities and future prospects
|Al Sajjan, Sawsan
|Warleigh-Lack A
Gustafson K
|GCC;EU;Interregionalism and regionalism;Energy security;Economic cooperation
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|Brunel University London
|This thesis addresses the gap in the literature of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its distinct relations with the European Union by identifying the obstacles preventing the development of GCC–EU interregionalism, in two case studies: energy security and economic cooperation in the Mediterranean. By bringing an empirical application of interregionalism to the study of GCC–EU relations, the thesis draws an original comparison that is based on a Hettne and Söderbaum typology of regionness (2000) to determine the GCC's and the EU's types, levels of actorness and the subsequent type of interregionalism resulting from the interaction between their kinds. The theoretical construct of the thesis underlines interregionalism as a tool for consolidating the organisations' identities and actorness and increasing their capacities at exerting influence within the changing dynamics in the regional and global theatres. In addition, this thesis sheds light on the obstacles that impede the development of interregional cooperation and the mechanism to overcome them. As such, the thesis considers the dynamics instigating the renewed interest in deepening GCC–EU interregional relations; outlines the tools available at the GCC and the EU, and highlights the implications of the Arab Spring and GCC–Asia ties on GCC–EU relations. By avoiding benchmarking the EU as a model, the thesis purports that cooperation in energy security is ongoing and is opening avenues for promising partnerships in renewables, energy sustainability and efficiency. On the other hand, the divergence in the organisations' levels of actorness, economic strategies and the unwillingness to assess policies are major hindrances against a successful partnership in the Mediterranean. Asymmetries in actorness, bilateralism, the American influence and the growing GCC–Asia ties do impact the development of the relations; albeit, they do not impede the multilateral framework from producing unintended outcomes in other areas of the relations.
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Putin is on a roll. Last Sunday, defying no one's expectations, he cruised to victory in what goes for elections in Russia these days. According to official results, he won more votes than ever before, never mind that he had barred the opposition from running, prevented a real campaign, and all the evidence of ballot stuffing and turnout inflation. Putin won. Or as his campaign slogan would have it—"Strong President – Strong Russia."
It's all part of an increasingly brazen, increasingly confident Russian leader, who is no longer concerned with getting caught engaging in illegal acts, but in fact wants the world to know how easy it is to break the law and get away with it.
He's ordered the assassination of political opponents for years, but now he does it with Soviet-era nerve agents that can easily be traced back to the Kremlin. He doesn't just want to kill his opponents. He wants the world to know he did it.
His cyber forces penetrated and "sat" on US electric facilities, which officials say is a signal by Moscow that it can disrupt the West's critical infrastructure at any moment. And he wants us to know it.
He interfered in the US election and the elections of our allies. While he playfully denied it during an NBC interview with Megyn Kelly, it was all designed to show Putin winking at the world.
He once used little green men to pave the way in Crimea, now his uniformed military is engaged in support of rebels in Ukraine and a government in Syria engaged in war crimes against innocent civilians.
No one can doubt that Strong Russia is acting like a major international threat, and Strong Putin's reelection means that the threat is here to stay. Fortunately, we are seeing signs of the West beginning to step up.
Last week, the Trump administration imposed its first sanctions on Russia for Moscow's election meddling and its actions in Ukraine. Theresa May expelled Russian diplomats from her country in response to the hit on Putin's target in Salisbury. And in solidarity, Trump joined May, France's Emanuel Macron, and Germany's Angela Merkel in condemning the attack.
Yet, welcome as these steps are, they are hardly sufficient. Putin is breaking the law, causing havoc, death, and destruction — and bragging about it — and the global community is giving him a slap on the wrist. Worse, President Trump and EU Commission President Juncker, rather than isolating Putin, just congratulated him on winning a rigged election. We have to do better.
Last year, Congress overwhelmingly passed a law mandating new sanctions on Russia for its interference in the 2016 elections. It called on the administration to compile a list of Putin's top cronies and consider going after their financial and other assets to make them pay. Last month, the Treasury department released a list of names seemingly copied from the Kremlin's website and the Forbes list of Russian billionaires. But a classified list, backed up by sensitive intelligence, was also prepared and sent to Congress. Those on that list should now be targeted with new sanctions, visa restrictions, seizure of assets, and other steps to increase the pain on those have benefitted the most from Putin's rule. It's time to hit back where it hurts.
As always, I welcome your thoughts and comments.
Boris Johnson: Britain Needs Its Allies to Stand with Us against Russia
Boris Johnson / The Washington Post
Experts have identified the chemical weapon used in the March 4 Salisbury attack against former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia as novichok, a banned Soviet-era nerve agent. In response, UK Prime Minister Theresa May expelled 23 Russian diplomats. Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson calls on the country's allies to stand in solidarity and support saying, "All responsible nations share an obligation to take a principled stance against this behavior. Britain is striving to uphold the rules on which the safety of every country depends. I hope and believe that our friends will stand alongside us."
Putin Has Finally Gone Too Far
David Ignatius / The Washington Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin is notorious for manipulating foreign powers, enabling widespread carnage in Syria, and compromising national elections – among other condemnable activities. But the recent chemical attack on a former Russian spy on UK soil is being termed an "international tripwire" from which Putin should proceed with caution. Ignatius argues that if the United States is serious about holding the Kremlin accountable for its transgressions, a coalition should be formed of NATO allies and the United Nations to inflict appropriate sanctions and strain – perhaps by targeting Russia's vulnerable dependency on Saudi Arabia's oil and gas dealings.
Cyberattacks Put Russian Fingers on the Switch at Power Plants, U.S. Says
Nicole Perlroth and David E. Sanger / The New York Times
The Department of Homeland security recently released more evidence of Russian cyberattacks targeting American and European nuclear power plants and water and electric systems, adding to evidence of meddling revealed last year. While American plants have not yet been sabotaged, intelligence agencies warn that the hackers have the foothold they need to shut down industrial infrastructure. As hostilities between the United States, European nations, and Russia escalate, the Russian cyberstrikes serve as an ominous warning of what is at stake.
Vladimir Putin's Politics of Eternity
Timothy Snyder / The Guardian
Snyder provides a lengthy, in-depth analysis of the changing global political climate. He explains a shift from the politics of inevitability, wherein there are "promises [of] a better future for everyone" to the politics of eternity, a system in which the "government cannot aid society as a whole, but can only guard against threats." Eternity politicians generally seek to manipulate their constituents or belittle achievements made by others to improve human welfare. President Putin's governing style employs all the characteristics of the politics of eternity, and given its impact on a global scale, it threatens the politics of inevitability in most western countries.
Before Meeting with Kim, Trump Should Look Back to Reykjavik
David E. Hoffman / The Washington Post
In October of 1986, President Ronald Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland without much preparation to discuss potential plans for the abolition of nuclear weapons. The deal fell apart, but the takeaway from the meeting lives on: "Know your adversary's intentions and capabilities before stepping into the room. Improvisation can be smart and effective; but…there must be serious staffing to make sure gains are for real, and can be sustained." As President Trump prepares for his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the moral of Reagan-Gorbachev is worth remembering.
The Foreign Capital Rex Tillerson Never Understood: Trump's Washington
Susan B. Glasser / Politico
Following the abrupt Twitter firing of Rex Tillerson—"Rexit"—Susan Glasser seeks to explain what went wrong for the soon former Secretary of State. Although Tillerson received much attention for the offense in which he called Trump a "moron," Glasser suggests that this was simply the last straw precipitating Tillerson's inevitable downfall. "He didn't get the world wrong; he got the president wrong – and his own staff too." Glasser argues that a combination of excluding his staff from decision making, clashing with the president, and self-denial lead to this moment.
Populism's Challenge to Democracy
William A. Galston / The Wall Street Journal
Amid recent political trends suggesting populism is on the rise around the world, Galston warns that the populist movement tears down measures meant to prevent autocracy. He outlines populist motivations that have contributed to the movement's growth and proposes a three-step approach to responding to this risk: Counter threats to institutions while reforming them to act more effectively; legitimately exercise national sovereignty through controlled borders; and pursue inclusive economic growth.
In a Trade War Germany is the Weakest Link
Wolfgang Münchau / Financial Times
"If your target is Germany…a trade war is easy to win." Münchau discusses the three ways in which a "debilitating shock" could be delivered to Germany by use of trade policy: US tariffs, such as those recently imposed by Trump on steel and aluminum; UK tariffs on EU imported cars; or a continued decrease in diesel car sales due to electrical car advancements. Trump's position to initiate a "geopolitical power game" by way of trade tariffs, giving him sway over EU trade policy and member state defense spending, is equated by Münchau to "the fool's mate in chess: the game could all be over in two moves."
A Parable of Self-Destruction
Nicholas Kristof / The Wall Street Journal
Nicholas Kristof draws a parallel between Easter Island and "the whole modern world" to warn of the consequences of resource exploitation. When originally explored, the island was distinguished by thousands of guardian-like statues surrounding its landscape, but the land was barren and its inhabitants impoverished, making the origin of the statues all the more mysterious. Scientists and historians have worked to solve the puzzle of their creation, learning that the exploitation of natural resources began a chain of events causing the society's demise. Kristof argues that Easter Island has since become a warning of what could become of our collective society should we similarly mistreat the planet that sustains us.
Thinking Zbig: America's Grand Strategist
Edward Luce / The New York Times
Zbigniew "Zbig" Brzezinski gained his nickname as a result of how largely he dictated President Carter's agenda as his national security advisor. Luce provides an overview of Justin Vaïsse's biography on Brzezinski, whose story is not well known despite being as influential as his counterpart, Henry Kissinger. The biography includes positive highlights of Brzezinski's career, such as the Camp David Accords in 1977 between Israel and Egypt, as well as some negatives, such as his support of the Iranian hostage crisis rescue mission. Overall, Vaïsse leaves the reader with a positive take on Brzezinski as a smart man who accomplished "Zbig" things.


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As we fast approach the opening of Sleep (21-22 November), we're offering an exclusive peek at the creative process of our event collaborators, the Patternistas.
The Patternistas – designers Suzanne and Chris Carpenter – have worked closely with our own team to produce bespoke, tiled panels for use in interior and exterior schemes.
Through our cutting-edge Artile technology, the duo's vibrant designs have been transformed for ceramic application – the results of which we'll be unveiling next week.
In preparation for the event, we caught up with Suzanne and Chris to delve further into their process. Here they share their inspiration for the six patterns that make up Artile™ Series 1: Patternistas:
"These designs draw on themes and experiences that touch our lives in a personal way, but we hope others will identify with the topics and enjoy the results of our pattern play."
"We have a thing for fish. Not fin flapping, live, swishing fish, but fishes painted on dishes and things. Mid Century ceramic fish filled with abstract pattern provide us with oceans of decorative, doodling inspiration. Whether they're flamboyant, fancy fish going with the flow or teeny tiny fish swimming against the tide, like us, they're all so different and yet the same."
"Beautiful, industrious honeybees can carry 300 times their body weight, never shirk from community work and always make time to stop and smell the roses – perfect role models! We've become preoccupied with the threat of pesticides and pollution on the pollinators, as without them many of the world's plants and crops would die away. Making bee patterns is our way of celebrating their importance and it gives us an excuse to keep reminding everyone to help SAVE THE BEES."
"We're collectors by nature and have a house full of flea market finds. The Art Deco period is particularly appealing, as we love the geometric shapes, curves and stepped forms that are typical of the time. A few of our favourite finds inspired us to play around with black and gold repeats."
"Inside or outside, at work or at play, our roving eyes are constantly soaking up pattern and colour. Scanning the landscape, examining objects, staring at shadows, scouring over details; they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we get an enormous amount of pleasure from seeking out visual inspiration. This mandala pattern symbolises the searching eye. Looking, looking, looking for beauty in the everyday and passing on stimulus to invigorate the brain."
"One day at our home studio, a young magpie flew in though an open door. It needed catching quickly to save it from harming itself and leaving us knee deep in poop. We gently cornered and captured it and it seemed quite bemused. We held it long enough for its character and colours to make a lasting impression and inspire us to pay tribute to a bird that some see as purely black and white."
"We spend as much of our lives as possible outdoors enjoying the natural world. We're obsessed with plant forms and the variety of their shapes and patterns. Individually so many of them are already stylised by nature and their symmetry provides the perfect inspiration for geometric pattern play that retains a softness and comforting familiarity."
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'If I only knew then what I know now…"
That wish infuses everything from Elizabethan sonnets to American country songs. In business school, such sentiments aren't inspired by fading beauty or feckless sweethearts. Instead, they are driven by regret, of missed opportunities and time wasted in a hyper-stimulating, all-consuming milieu.
It all starts so fast. That's what the Class of 2019 says, at least. In theory, most first-years understand that the starting pace will be "fast and furious" in the words of Emory Goizueta's Jay Mathes. A 2019 Poets&Quants Best & Brightest MBA, Mathes admits it took him until "the [first] semester was halfway over" to get comfortable. By that time, notes the University of Illinois' Mohamed Faras, recruiting had already kicked fully into gear.
"I wish I had known how early in the year recruiting begins," Faras, a Google hire, writes. "Just one month into my first year, my classmates were receiving offers. Being an international student, you take time to settle in before even begin thinking about career search. In an MBA program, recruitment almost begins on your first day. I wish I was a little more prepared to hit the ground running."
This time crunch was one of the biggest laments for this year's Best & Brightest MBAs. As part of the nomination process, these students were asked to look back and share "the one thing you wish you'd known before starting your MBA program." For Jennifer Francis, that wish was being able to master the b-school balance act. As a University of Washington MBA, Francis had to juggle academics, sleep, extracurriculars, and job hunting – not to mention making new friends, building a network, and maintaining her health. That requires setting priorities, she says – and accepting that she may come up short on certain dimensions from time-to-time.
"I used to believe that I could get everything done if I put my mind to it," she concedes. "I soon found that another priority on my list would take a hit. Leaders who know their priorities are more effective—I learned to say "no" to different aspects of business school, allow others to grow from those experiences, and hold some priorities closer. This was a hard lesson for me."
It doesn't necessarily get easier as time passes, either. Just ask IESE's Tom Kittredge. During his first year, he bounced between a heavy courseload, competitions, and internships. The advice he received? "Don't worry, next year you will have lots more time." Turns out, the demands were the same – just in different areas – a truth he wishes that he'd absorbed earlier.
"Yes, you will have more time, but only if you do not take on club leadership positions, invest heavily in a career search, start planning a business, or latch onto any of the other countless interesting opportunities that will come your way," he asserts. "You will have more choice over how you spend your time, but you will also have to choose among many more options. If the first year teaches you the fundamentals of business, second year really teaches how to prioritize and manage your time effectively."
Those priorities often shift dramatically, adds Columbia Business School's Briana Saddler. "Every semester, my priorities have been different: first semester was very career-focused; second semester was focused on recovering from first semester, and these last two semesters have been focused on strengthening my leadership capabilities and building stronger relationships with my peers."
Of course, it's always easy to counsel others to "prioritize," "stay focused," or "manage your time." If there was anyone who'd lived this advice, it would be Naila Kassam. Before the Ivey MBA, she served as a primary care physician and medical director. In her medical residency, Kassam would work shifts lasting up to 28 hours. Still, such experiences didn't prepare her for how "time-consuming" a one-year MBA could be – let alone the work involved in being ready for dreaded cold calls. Despite this, the load did come with an unexpected silver lining…
"What I found to be a pleasant surprise was just how much personal growth I experienced throughout the program and how much room there was for individuality," she points out.
This custom nature of business school is one area where the Best & Brightest wished they'd better understood earlier. The sheer volume of opportunities, argues Northwestern Kellogg's Allison Howard, makes it easy for first-years to quickly become distracted. The lack of structure, she adds, simply heightens the difficulties. That's why she urges future MBA students to use "No" early-and-often.
"When you first start, there are so many things to do, and you'll feel pressure to do everything," she contends. "It's okay to say no to every opportunity so you can say yes and focus on the right opportunity for you."
What should first-years say "Yes" to pursuing? At London Business School, Allie Fleder had the opportunity to try everything from Python programming to wakeboarding. When she had to boil down what was truly important, she followed a simple rule of thumb: Always prioritize people.
"That doesn't mean always choosing to go for drinks with classmates instead of studying for financial accounting—but it does mean that if there's a chance to meet someone new, or to do an activity with someone else instead of doing it alone, take it."
That doesn't mean just meeting up with fellow MBAs either, adds the University of Maryland's Stephanie Gomez. Her big regret was failing to tap into potential networks at nearby schools early in the process.
"Only in my second year did I form friendships with MBAs in programs at Georgetown, American, George Washington, and Howard universities. This has made my Smith experience more valuable, and I look forward to possibly working with them in the future."


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Prevention -we keep people healthy, active and maintain their wellbeing. We tackle loneliness, help claim benefits and reduce the risk of hospitalisation.
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Understanding - we raise awareness of dementia, and help communities to know what their older members need and want.
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- £5 helps a volunteer visit a lonely older person for a chat
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Saturday, May 5 (11:30am)
Harmony Brewing Co.
1551 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids
Saturday, May 12 (2pm)
Saugatuck Brewing Co.
2948 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas
Enthusiasts receive $1 off their first pint, free samplings, a complimentary SBC Logoed Pint Glass, as well as a tour of brewery. RSVP: Scott Farney, scott@sbrewing.
Saturday, June 2 (3:30pm)
New Holland Brewing Co.
690 Commerce Ct., Holland
Sunday, June 24 (1pm)
Corner Brewery
720 Norris St., Ypsilanti
Saturday July 7 (1pm)
Vander Mill Cider Mill, Brewery & Winery
14921 Cleveland St. Spring Lake
Saturday, July 21 (11am)
Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Sunday, August 19 (1pm)
Arbor Brewing Company
114 East Washington St., Ann Arbor
At just $45, a Michigan Brewers Guild "Enthusiast" membership is a great value. Benefits include VIP status at our various festivals with early admission, discounts at participating membership brewpubs, special VIP brewery tours, and a free t-shirt proclaiming your Michigan Beer Nuttiness. Purchase your Enthusiast membership online at MBG Enthusiast Membership.
Michigan's thriving brewing industry contributes well over $24 million in wages with a conservative economic contribution of more than $133 million. In terms of overall number breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #5 in the nation – thus supporting its claim as "The Great Beer State."
Founded in 1997 and celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2012, the Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the community of brewers, to increase the sale of Michigan Craft Beer, to contribute culturally and economically throughout the state, and to monitor and assure a healthy brewing industry. By working collaboratively with proponents of craft beer, we strive to achieve 10% share of all beer sold in Michigan by producing world-class events, increasing public awareness, educating consumers, and encouraging responsible consumption.
For more information, including a list of Michigan microbreweries, log on to www.michiganbrewersguild.org. (www.facebook.com/


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Based on true events, The Sun Shines East is an adoption story set against the backdrop of political strife in the mid-1990s. After suffering a series of miscarriages, Christine, a New York actress, finds herself drawn "east" to The Republic of Georgia to adopt a baby. Her husband Robert, also an actor, a bit less enthusiastically goes along with the idea. Despite a chilly welcome from the staff of the children's hospital there, the two parents-to-be immediately fall in love with a baby girl and make plans to bring her home. However, unbeknownst to them, the government of Georgia shuts down international adoptions. The couple find themselves in the middle of the political and personal fight of their lives, testing both their marriage and ultimately their courage. Written and produced by adoptive mothers.
Written by: Corrine Chateau Directed by: Pat Golden Produced by: Mary Francina Golden
Cast includes: Amy Staats*, Bristol Pomeroy, Karen Christie-Ward*, Mary Francina Golden* and Tara Gadomski*
*Actors' Equity Member


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AUSTIN, Texas — Waterloo Sparkling Water makes a bold move forward with the inclusion of an impressive list of 'better-for-you' attributes on newly-refreshed cans and case pack designs, while simultaneously building an uncapped production capacity. In addition, Waterloo is also able to deliver a wide range of case types including 8-packs and 24-packs to serve more retail channels. Beginning in April, Waterloo began shipping its' product with a line-up of healthier attributes which will resonate with consumers looking for both transparency and quality.
Most notable attributes include:
- Non-GMO Project Verified natural flavors
- BPA-Free cans
- Vapor-Distilled Water (Reverse Osmosis)
- Certified Gluten Free & Vegan
- No Citric Acid
- No Fluoride
- Kosher Certified
"Now more than ever consumers want to know what's in the products they consume. We strive to honor that and provide certifications to back up our commitment to quality. It may cost us more to do what we do, but there is no better way to do business as we see it. And we think consumers will respond in a big way," said Co-Founder and CMO Brandon Cason.
Waterloo made a commitment at inception to focus on premium ingredients and to deliver a bigger taste profile than what was previously available to consumers. The focus on improved taste has led to the use of a line-up of more natural components in which to build the flavors offered.
"We are very proud of the progress we've made over the first 8 months of production. With our latest manufacturing partnership, we have been able to certify attributes that are very important to our consumers, namely Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients and BPA-Free cans," said CEO Jason Shiver.
Waterloo recently started production that delivers a level of quality and capacity that will set the brand up for success.
"This long term strategic relationship offers us the ability to scale so we can stay ahead of velocity and distribution growth, maintain exceptional quality and manage freight costs during any period of growth," said SVP of Operations Jeff Arnold. "For an early brand, this levels the playing field. The team couldn't be more excited."
About Waterloo
Austin-based Waterloo Sparkling Water is a BOLD take on the growing sparkling water genre, making its mark by focusing on true-to-fruit flavor & aroma and delivering a much richer, more authentic taste. Waterloo comes in 7 flavors including Original,Black Cherry, Watermelon, Coconut, Lemon, Lime & Grapefruit and is available nationwide.Currently offered in traditional 12-ounce cans, Waterloo is sold in 12-can and 8-can fridge-pack cases. The product first became available in September 2017 and has already landed distribution in many national retailers. Waterloo was featured on People Magazine's 2018 Awesome List.


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Empowering our conscious community to give back and change the conversation is at the core of the Conscious Magazine mission, so it was important for us to make sure that we take the proper methods to build it into the foundation of our company's culture. Taking part in social good, whether during the holiday season or in the very infrastructure of your firm, is something that is more attainable than you may think, and it does not necessarily only come in the shape of monetary donations. Below are a few ways to use your company, which is ultimately your platform, to give back to the community both locally and abroad, during the holidays and always.
Host a Coat and Food Drive
Though a popular cultural reference, it is true: Winter is coming – companies on the East Coast are likely well aware that we will experience some harsh winter days and people in need will especially be seeking warmth and covering. Connect with your office manager, HR department, or co-workers to see about hosting a coat donation that can be placed in a bin in your office lobby. There are many shelters that are more than willing to pair up to donate clothing to those in need. The same applies for a food drive. With a staggering 42 million people living in food insecure households, hosting a food drive within your company can go a long way.
A Company That Volunteers Together, Sticks Together
Happy hours are a great way to network and unwind after a hard day's work, but some may argue that when we use that hour to help others – it's the most gratifying, especially when we do it together. Through volunteering, employees can serve as a company, and ultimately build a stronger team. There are many options, including cleaning local parks and beaches, participating in walk / run challenges, or joining a fundraising campaign together. Whatever you choose, it's more than likely to prove the best way to strengthen your team. Some businesses, such as Clif Bar, Patagonia, Timberland, and Microsoft even offer paid time off to their employees to volunteer.
Party With a Purpose
We all love a good holiday office party, but why not take it to the next level? Though it may require a bit of extra work, there are several ways to make your whole office celebration a 'good' one:
- Offer in-kind donations at the door to be donated to a charity that was voted on by the staff. If you want to take it a step further, offer a match donation campaign where your company matches the donation total.
- Set up a karaoke competition for contestants to sing for their cause. Winner takes all to donate to the charity of their choice.
- Host a silent auction. Many product-based companies are willing to donate their goods to be used as promotional items.
- Set up awareness plaques around the venue educating your staff and guests on different global issues.
Donate Your Time and Skills
Who says giving back has to be conventional? Whether you're a creative, tech-whiz, marketing guru, or social media expert, you can offer your expertise and talents to those who may benefit from them. Create teams with various skillsets within your company to donate their time and talents to non-profits. They can aid in building websites, running social campaigns or marketing strategies, or perhaps simply being encouraging (because we all need that from time-to-time). There is no limit to different ways your team could inspire others.
There is a running theme across all of these possibilities–other than the fact that they can be applied and managed year-round. They all involve a human interaction. Monetary donations are a fine thing and always needed, but companies can make a real impact through human connection. Big picture, giving back creates the kind of work environment that says, "There's more to life than just a bottom line," while fostering a sense of community that is rooted deep within your company's walls. Ultimately, this will affect the outcome of your company's growth margins. To quote Coppy Holzman, founder of Charitybuzz, "Happy employees equal a happy bottom line." There is something about doing good, whether during the holidays (or any other Monday) that brings us joy.


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German airline Lufthansa sued for taking traveller's walking stick
Friday November 29 2019
German airline, Lufthansa, has been drawn into a legal tussle with a passenger living with disability, who alleges he had was denied using his walking stick in the plane thus inconveniencing his movement during a flight.
Mr Daniel Ochieng Orwenjo, a Kenyan, was flying aboard the airline from Halle airport in Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on July 3, last year, when the airline's officers took his walking stick insisting that he checks it in as baggage because it was "too big and that it looked like a weapon."
Although Mr Orwenjo informed the officers that he could not walk without it, they insisted and checked it in as bulky baggage.
"As a result of the serious failure of the airline to attend to my personal needs, I sat in the aircraft for over 10 hours without going to the washroom for the combined duration of the trip," Mr Orwenjo said in court papers.
On arrival at the JKIA, Mr Orwenjo could not find his walking stick and after several enquiries, he was informed that it had remained behind in Germany.
He waited for hours as the airline was allegedly "looking for a local solution". He claims the airline did not listen to his pleas to be assisted to go to the washrooms.
Eventually, he was given a metallic rod to use for his trip to Accra on July 4 despite having been assured that the stick, being his lifeline, would be delivered to his hotel the same day he arrived at JKIA in the evening.
Mr Orwenjo says he is a registered disabled person and relies on his walking stick for movement without which he is rendered immobile.
The airline knowing of the disability and need, foresaw the harm but failed to meet a standard of reasonable care, he claims.
"Indeed the metallic rod is so slippery that I fell down no less than eight times from the time I started using it. Needless to say, I suffered physical and psychological injury," Mr Orwenjo said in court papers.
Lufthansa, however, argues that Mr Orwenjo had a thick wooden pole, "which appeared to be in excess of two metres in length."
Commission regulations
The airline refused to allow him to carry the pole on board and required that it be carried in the cargo hold of the aircraft as it contravenes the commission regulations list of prohibited articles for passengers and cabin baggage.
"We deny that Mr Orwenjo was unable to attend to personal needs or left stationary for over 10 hours as alleged," Lufthansa German Airline says in replying affidavit.
The airline nevertheless admits that on arrival in Nairobi, the wooden pole was not in the cargo hold of the aircraft.
The airline arranged for a metal pole to be quickly fabricated for Mr Orwenjo's use as a substitute for the wooden pole.
"Mr Orwenjo left for Ghana the next day early morning before his wooden pole was received from Germany. The wooden pole was delivered to him at JKIA on his return from Ghana," Lufthansa German Airline in court papers.
The airline further states that the carriage of the passenger was covered by the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Montreal Convention, and by the Carriage by Air Act.
"The matters complained by Mr Orwenjo are not the subject of any liability attaching to us under the Conventions or the Act," Lufthansa German Airline in court papers.
Mr Orwenjo says he has flown aboard many airlines with the same walking stick and neither has it been treated as a weapon nor has he experienced such grave injustice as exhibited by Lufthansa German Airline.


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