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Hello and welcome back to my blog!
So I may have started a little series, all to do with getting out of a style rut – for those who haven't seen my blog post about it, check it out here.
I'm not going to lie and say my style is the best and I never go through this because I do, all the time. I'm constantly looking at new clothes and then screaming because I have nothing to wear and end up wearing the same thing over and over again.
I'm not saying wearing the same thing all the time is bad, but it's a bit boring, especially when you're interested in fashion. I thought I'd create this series going into depth about how to get out of a style rut, especially when you feel like you're not getting out of it anytime soon.
This might sound like the WEIRDEST tip, but if you're someone like me and is sooooo lazy when it comes to washing, make sure you wash all of your dirty clothes before starting this wardrobe cleanse. It's a lot easier going through your items when you know they're all there, otherwise you're going to have random clothing rock up and it'll just ruin the vibe! Make sure you wash all your dirty clothes the day before so when you decide to do your clean they're all ready.
I'm giving these tips out in steps, and in all honesty I did this today in my wardrobe (did take photos but didn't like the end result) and wow it's a messy process but so worth it. I start by draws, I do the top/ first draw and make my way down – I throw everything onto my bed and make three piles, the "charity" pile, the "maybe" pile and the "bin" pile. I do make a bin pile because some of my items are just so old and not worth giving to charity. After I've made my piles I fold everything back up and neatly put them in the draws.
Being organised is something I'm trying to work on, but it's hard, especially with wardrobes. Every time I do a cleanse, everything stays neat for a week, if I'm lucky. I've noticed the way you organise your clothing makes the BIGGEST difference. I did this whole cleanse to either throw out the stuff I don't wear or to wear the stuff I don't wear, but in this case, I went to town on giving things away. I put all of my shirts in colour order because that's easier for me, I love knowing I can easily reach for my white tee without ripping the whole wardrobe apart. When it came to my hanging items I stayed away from colour organisation because I've did it all the time and wanted to try something different; so I put the items into their section, skirts with skirts, pants with pants and so on. It's nice to colour coordinate pieces you use everyday, but when you're trying to make use of the things you don't wear, make sure they're out there and available for you to grab. If there's a shirt you really like but you haven't worn it in ages but you want to, put it on a hanger and hang it somewhere you'll see it everyday.
In all honesty, I have attachment issues, so going through my wardrobe is always so hard. After you've revamped your wardrobe, it's time to go through the "maybe" pile and really ask yourself if it's worth it? Will you actually wear it? What would you wear it with? If you've answered yes then put it in your wardrobe, BUT if it's not worn within a few weeks it needs to go. You can really tell if you're going to wear something within the first two weeks, if it's that important or so stylish, you would be wearing it – so if you're not, it's time to say goodbye and move on.
Since you've cleaned out your wardrobe, think about what you're doing with your clothes. I always donate mine to charity because I don't see the point in selling them, especially when they're a bit old and someone else in need can use them. I'm not saying selling your clothes is a bad thing, just ask yourself if you need an extra $5 when someone who doesn't have $5 can have it for free.
If you like to shop, then you should be doing wardrobe clear outs frequently. If you're happy with the amount of clothes you have and feel like you've really gotten rid of anything, don't feel the need to throw stuff away because you've done a bit of shopping. For my job I have to buy new clothes so it's a bit ridiculous for me to throw out items I still wear. I did do a Princess Polly order recently and though I only bought a few things I thought it would be better if I gave away extra clothing, some clothing I told myself I'd wear but probably wouldn't. Just make sure if you're doing a big shopping spree, remember what you have and if you don't wear it, donate it.
That's all the tips I have for clearing out wardrobes! If you have any good tips don't be afraid to comment, I love knowing more tips! I'm really excited for this "series" and to really talk more about getting out of a style rut because we've been there done that and it's not fun!


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One of my favorite TP&H albums. Have you seen any of the making-of documentaries for this album?
Damn the Torpedoes: is the third album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in 1979. This was the first of three Petty albums originally released by the Backstreet Records label, distributed by MCA Records. It built on the commercial success and critical acclaim of his two previous albums and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 album chart. In 2003, the album was ranked number 313 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Side One.
1 Refugee.
2 Here Comes My Girl.
3 Even the Losers.
4 Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid).
5 Century City.
Side Two.
6 Don't Do Me Like That.
7 You Tell Me.
8 What Are You Doin' in My Life?
9 Louisiana Rain.
The Wiki.
Background and Recording: Petty's recording contract was re-assigned to MCA when his previous label Shelter Records and distributor ABC Records was sold to MCA in 1979. MCA took over rights to Petty's published music, infuriating him, and he responded by declaring bankruptcy as a tactic to void his contract with MCA. In the end, the record company backed down, and Petty negotiated a deal that allowed him to retain publishing rights and form his own Backstreet Records label, manufactured and distributed by MCA. The album, now co-produced by Jimmy Iovine, was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys and Cherokee Studios in Hollywood. The title is a reference to a famous quote by Admiral David Farragut: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!". All of Petty's Backstreet recordings (and all MCA releases at that time) were re-issued by MCA in 1988.
Release and Reception: The album was a breakthrough for Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was their first top 10 album rising to #2 (for seven weeks and kept from #1 by Pink Floyd's The Wall) on the Billboard albums chart. It yielded two songs that made the top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, "Don't Do Me Like That" (#10) and "Refugee" (#15). Thanks to the new co-producer Jimmy Iovine, Damn the Torpedoes proved to be a major leap forward in production.
Critical reception generally reflected the commercial success of the album. The original review in Rolling Stone raved that it was the "album we've all been waiting for – that is, if we were all Tom Petty fans, which we would be if there were any justice in the world." Subsequent reviews have continued this trend calling it "one of the great records of the album rock era" and culminating in its placement in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Re-releases: The album was digitally remastered by Joe Gastwirt and reissued in 2001 on HDCD.[citation needed]
On November 9, 2010, a deluxe edition of the album was released on three formats, a 2×CD set, a 2×LP (180g) deluxe package and a Blu-ray Audio disc package. Digital download available in numerous audio codecs in audiophile quality 96kHz/24bit through resellers such as HDTracks. All the tracks (original and unreleased) were remastered from the original analog master tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studios in Hollywood, CA.[citation needed]


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Sunday night Lady Gaga performed the halftime show at the Super Bowl. I am not a Gaga fan but I did think she sounded amazing though I had zero interest in the actual performance, it didn't grab me. It was the Super Bowl I was more interested in football, so I never really took much notice of her outfits or anything. I went online this morning and couldn't believe that I was seeing articles that Lady Gaga was getting fat shamed. Yes, the small thin woman is getting fat shamed. Lady Gaga looked amazing on Sunday night and if Gaga is fat and has a gut then I am a whale.
This is a perfect example of why so many girls and yes, even boys have body insecurities. You look at this image and see the comments from trolls calling this woman fat. You might get your enjoyment out of riling up some people and getting a few retweets but people like you are why people starve themselves and develop such negative body images.
Today, you are either too skinny or too fat. You will never have a perfect body according to society. Female olympic gymnasts were body shamed for their abs last year. Scarlett Moffat has been called out for being too thin. Ronda Rousey, a former UFC champion and Olympic judo bronze medalist has been a victim of fat shaming.
And it's not just women that are body shamed. Men's Health recently posted an article about the times men have been body shamed. Article HERE.
When you bend over, dance, shift weight to one side, your skin moves. We are not Barbie dolls made of plastic. I know when I move forward my stomach moves, if I wear my favourite pair of jeans they give me a little bit of a muffin top but I fucking love them so bring on the muffin top, and when I sit down my stomach has rolls and I have a fairly flat stomach.
Body shaming is a symptom of our culture's obsession with appearance. Magazines are constantly offering tips "how to lose 5lbs", "how to gain more muscle", "get your summer body", etc. because they want us to be insecure, buy their magazine and read their completely obvious tips and this is body shaming. Magazines are marketed to us to make us criticise our bodies. We fall victim to the vicious cycle of judgement and criticism. Social media, is one of the most toxic places. Troll accounts are all over Twitter and Facebook where the sole purpose is to target people, shame them for some form of entertainment.
Trolls will always be around, there will always be some asshole ready to make a comment to bring you down to make themselves feel better. So, if you have ever been body shamed or get body shamed in the future by anyone, tell them to go fuck themselves. Who cares what they think, the most important thing is that you love yourself.


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The role of business schools in the formation of business reality is today an acknowledged topic in the social-scientific exploration of the cultural elements of entrepreneurial capitalism (see, for example, the work of Rakesh Khurana, in particular his book From Higher Aims to Hired Hands). It's also part of our project's agenda. One particularly relevant fieldwork site is of course the Harvard Business School. Part of my current research activities include fleshing out a few directions that were already exposed in "A flank movement in the understanding of valuation".
Among the treasures of the Baker Library are a few collections with materials from faculty members from the early days (the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s): people that played a pivotal role in the development of both the case method (a very experiential method for the formation of the business mind, quite performative in a theatrical sense of the word) and the crafts of financial valuation (a critical set of capitalization techniques, with potentially performative effects in the repertoires of valuation in business conduct). My preference goes to Arthur Stone Dewing, professor of finance at Harvard, author of widely-read manuals, philosopher and fervent advocate of case-based business education. The papers of Cecil E. Fraser, which I had the chance to examine in April 2012, contain very interesting materials on the methods, sources and ideas of Fraser himself but also on other faculty members, Dewing in particular. Analysis of these, in combination with more contemporary sources, should translate shortly into something readable.


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1. All the facts except one or two are clearly set out in the judgment of the Court below. On the 16th of May 1910 the appellant obtained a decree for costs against Banarsi Das in the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Agra. Banarsi Das who was the plaintiff in that suit appealed to the High Court and his appeal was dismissed on the 28th of October 1912, costs being awarded to the respondents therein of whom the present appellant was one. Separate costs were allowed to him. On the 9th of August 1910 he applied for execution of the first Court's decree by the arrest of his judgment-debtor. The application fell through. On the 15th of December 1911 he applied for execution by attachment of a decree which Banarsi Das bad obtained against certain other persons. The decree was duly attached and on the 13th of March 1912 the application for execution was filed. The appellant then proceeded to execute the decree which he had attached as against Banarsi Das' judgment-debtors. The property was sold, the decree was satisfied and the present appellant also remained satisfied. But unfortunately for him the decree which he had executed against Banarsi Das' judgment-debtors was pending in appeal and it was finally set aside and the appellant, had to refund the money, which he did on the 27th of September 1915. In the meantime, as will be evident from the date of the decision of the High Court on appeal, Banarsi Das' appeal had been dismissed and appellant had been awarded the costs of that appeal also. On the llth of January 1913 he had applied for execution of the decree of the High Court awarding him costs, and that application was struck off on the 14th of January 1913 after one other decree in some other case had been attached thereunder. Having had to refund the money that he had recovered towards the satisfaction of the decree of the Subordinate Judge, the appellant on the 13th of February 1916 made the present application for execution to the Subordinate Judge of Muttra. He sought not the attachment of ftny property but the arrest of the judgment-debtor. The Courts below have held that the application is barred under Article 182 of the Limitation Act and the applicant has come here.
2. Prima facie the application is an application for execution of a certain decree and it is under Article 182 prima facie barred by time, even if we take into consideration the application of the llth of January 1913. On examination of the present application I see that it was actually filed in the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Agra on the 12th of January 1913, that is, one day out of time. The Court at Agra had no jurisdiction and the applicant had to go on to the Court at Muttra. It is alleged that Article 181, which is a general Article for applications to which no period of limitation is provided, should be applied to the facts of the present case. It is pointed out with some earnestness that the appellant was up to the 27th of September 1915 in possession of the money and did not need to apply for any further execution and that it is the refund of the money which has given him a fresh ground for application, for execution, and I am asked to apply Article 181 to the special circumstances of this case. Much as I sholnd like to be able to help the appellant, I do not see how I can avoid the clear and distinct language of the Limitation Act. Article 182 lays down a period of three years for an application for the execution of a decree. In form and in substance the present application is an application for execution of the decree, and Article 181, in my opinion, cannot possibly be applied. Section 5 of the Limitation Act also does not apply, and I cannot admit the application out of time under that section. To some extent the appellant is also to blame, for if he had come into Court with an application for execution immediately after he had refunded the money, it would have been well within time as that would have been within three years from the application of the llth of January 1913. He has been negligent and I am afraid must take the result of his own acts. The appeal, therefore, fails and ja dismissed. As the opposite party does not appear, I pass no order as to costs in this appeal.


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NAU. IT'S SOCCER TIMESmall soccer-2016 World Cup.
On 26 October the international futsal competitions of foreign students of NAU started without any ostentatious solemnity.
This year five national teams will participate in the competition.
The national teams of Nigeria and Ecuador have opened the game day.
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Pictures taken by Wendy Dimond
Recently students in Mrs. Wendy Dimond's class went on a field trip to Rowley's Red Barn. There they got to ride a wagon over to the pumpkin patch, where they went down slides, rode tractors, climbed haystacks, and went through an apple crate maze. Each student got a donut and a coloring book. Everyone had a great time!


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By day, Roxanne Walker deals with the local news media and administers one of the most successful volunteer Citizens on Patrol programs in the Victor Valley. By night, Hesperia's police department spokeswoman is carving it up on the dance floor as she gets ready to compete in the third annual Sunset Hills Dancing With The Stars event.
While this is Walker's first "star" experience, she is no stranger to the stage. In fact, she met dance partner Paul Peterson, a ballroom dance instructor at Dancetime Studios in Victorville, when the two were actors in the High Desert Center For The Arts production of "Murder on the Mojave." Peterson played a maid while Walker was cast as a deputy sheriff in the local whodunnit.
But it's dancing, not acting, that she favors.
"I've just always loved to dance," Walker said. "I took jazz, tap and ballet. I really enjoy it."
After the two were paired by event organizer Catherine Wilkinson about a month ago, Peterson decided to test the waters slowly.
"We started working on a fox trot," he said. "It's the most popular get-acquainted dance."
Then Walker and Peterson decided on two dances for the May 8 event: a fox trot to Cole Porter's "DeLovely" and a west coast swing to a mash-up of "Take Me To The River" and "Mustang Sally."
But finding the time to rehearse hasn't been easy. Walker works days, and Peterson, when he's not instructing dance classes, works as a bartender at a Victorville bar at night.
"She's stressing a little bit," Peterson said. "It's been a little bit challenging to coordinate times."
But, according to Walker, "Just remembering [the steps] is the tricky part for me."
Despite the challenges, the two are making progress and enjoying the process.
"I love both dances," Walker said. "Paul's a great instructor. He's very patient."
This year, 10 couples will compete both before and during the event. Votes, which cost $20 each, can be cast at a website dedicated to the event.
"There will be voting until the last performance," said Wilkinson, executive director of the Sunset Hills Children's Foundation. "So if someone wants to donate a big gift they can do that."
The dance team that receives the most votes will receive $5,000 toward the charity they represent. Another $5,000 also donated by the foundation will go to the team that wins the judges' votes.
The event has grown dramatically over the past several years and is now the Sunset Hills Children's Foundation's biggest fundraiser.
"It's been hugely successful. This year will be the biggest year compared to the last two," Wilkinson said.
"It's a win-win for your charity," said Peterson, who is dancing for the Apple Valley Police Activities League. "Every charity will receive an amount of money."
Two years ago Peterson and his dance partner won the grand prize competition, which meant an additional $5,000 to their charity.
While Walker is nervous about remembering all the steps, she's looking forward to that special night at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary in Apple Valley.
"I'm excited about it," she said. "I love to dance."
Paul Peterson and Roxanne Walker - Apple Valley Police Activities League; Eric Camerena and Veronica Cortes - A Better Way; Dan and Patti Tate - Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation; Ed Henry and Linda Blakemore - Today's Woman Foundation; Cliff and Karen Jessen - St. Mary Hospital Foundation; David Fishman and Jacquie DelReal - Sunset Hills Children's Foundation; David Gutierrez and Amber Bogren-Messmer - High Desert Homeless Shelter; Yhinyer Jackson and Tyler Hendrick - Desert Valley Medical Group; Patrick Gonzalez and Brian Tate - High Desert Resource Network; Kelly Orchard and "Secret Partner" - Mourning Star Center.
Supporters can place votes at http://sunsetchildren.org/vote.htm.


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Sistematização da implementação de tecnologia assistiva para o contexto educacional
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This thesis fits into the context of educational administration, with the goal of developing systematization to manage the implementation of Assistive Technology (AT) directed to the demand of students with disabilities enrolled in regular educational network in Brazil. For the systematization development, the method used during the survey was the case study, this being implemented in Florianopolis city municipal educational network. After performing a literature review connected to the related fields of study, use has been made of semi-structured interviews with people involved in the context of use of AT, with questionnaires as the main research instrument. From the knowledge of process modeling and understanding of different points of view related to the implementation of AT actually studied, we could generate a list of requirements for developing a new system of management. The result was the development of SATI (Systematization for Assistive Technology Implementation), described by stages, activities, tasks and support resources needed to guide the work of managers in the field of education and caregivers of students with disabilities. It was concluded that, only with the integration of all components contained in SATI, a project of educational inclusion based on the development of AT may be successful.


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Shyam Sundar shines as St Bede's get off to a winning start
Left-handed opener S Shyam Sundar hit a 53-ball 75 (8x4, 2x6) as St Bede's AIHSS beat Velammal International by 73 runs for a winning start to their title defence in the Chennai leg of The Muthoot Group-sponsored 4th Junior Super Kings Inter-school T20 Championships which began at the St Bede's ground on Tuesday.
PSBB Millennium (Gerugambakkam), Nellai Nadar MHSS and Vidya Mandir (Mylapore) also won their respective pre-quarterfinal matches.
Man of the match Shyam Sundar, who was Man of the Final in the previous edition for his medium-pace bowling display, put on 53 for the opening wicket with Vignesh S Iyer (26) and 98 for the next with Md Adnan Khan (50, 32b, 6x4, 1x6) as St Bede's, opting to bat, put on 171/4.
Velammal International's left-arm seamer A Sumesh and right-arm pacer Md Shafeequddin impressed with their movement and bounce but failed to contain batting-strong St Bede's. In reply, Velammal International were restricted to 98/9 in 20 overs with pacer R Rahul and left-arm spinner P Vidyut sharing six wickets.
"It was a difficult wicket to bat on... also took us some time to get used to the white ball," Shyam Sundar said. "140-plus was a defendable total and we were looking to make 40-45 runs in the first six overs," he added.
St Patrick's AIHSS v PSBB Millennium (Gerugambakkam)
PSBB Millennium beat St Patrick's by six wickets with five balls remaining after bowling out their opposition for 87.
Opener R Aditya guided Millennium to victory with a well-made 36 not out. "We bowled really well... maintained a good length and also saved many boundaries," Man of the match Aditya said.
Nellai Nadar MHSS v SBOA (Anna Nagar)
AP Ananda Kumar smashed 85 not out (45b, 11x4, 2x6) to fashion Nellai Nadar MHSS's 104-run win over SBOA (Anna Nagar).
Put in, Nellai Nadar batted their opposition out of the match by posting 201/4 with Ananda Kumar putting on 65 with Md Aadhil Shan (40) and 114 with S Harish (51, 27b, 4x4, 3x6). SBOA were restricted to 97/3 in 20 overs in reply.
"I could have taken my chances and gone for a ton but I wanted to remain unbeaten," said Man of the match Ananda Kumar.
Vidya Mandir (Mylapore) v Govt HSS (W Mambalam)
S Dhananjaya hit a fifty and put on 61 for the opening wicket with U Kailash (33) to help Vidya Mandir (Mylapore) edge out Government HSS (W Mambalam) by six wickets with two balls to spare.
"Felt good to help my side win but we should have finished it earlier.... not left it till the last over," Man of the match Dhananjaya said.
Brief scores (Pre-quarterfinals):
St Bede's A:
St Bede's AIHSS 171/4 in 20 overs (S Shyam Sundar 75, Md Adnan Khan 50, A Sumesh 2-23) bt Velammal International 98/9 in 20 overs (S Ajay Kumar 38, R Rahul 3-60, P Vidyut 3-18). MoM: S Shyam Sundar. Spirited performer: S Ajay Kumar.
Nellai Nadar MHSS 201/4 in 20 overs (AP Ananda Kumar 85 n.o, S Harish 51, Md Aadhil Shan 40, S Sanjay Krishna 2-35) bt SBOA (Anna Nagar) 97/3 in 20 overs (JM Varun Kumar 42 n.o.). MoM: AP Ananda Kumar. Spirited performer: JM Varun Kumar.
St Bede's B:
St Patrick's AIHSS 87 all out in 19 overs (Rishi Tom Manz 42, Ananthapadmanabhan 2-14, P Shyam Ganesh 2-21) lost to PSB Millennium (Gerugambakkam) 88/4 in 19.1 overs (R Aditya 36 not out, B Ram Narayanan 21, Mohit Panghal 2-19). Man of the match: R Aditya. Spirited performer: Rishi Tom Manz.
Govt HSS (W Mambalam) 132/6 in 20 overs (H Md Suhaib 29, S Bharat Raj 24) lost to Vidya Mandir (Mylapore) 133/4 in 19.4 overs (U Kailash 33, S Dhananjaya 51). MoM: S Dhananjaya. Spirited performer: A Nitin Vijay (Govt HSS).
In the Districts:
Brief scores:
In Coimbatore:
RKS Kalvi Nilayam 145/5 in 20 overs (K Baladharan 62, M Sakthi Ajay 2-31) bt SBOA MHSS 65 all out in 17.3 overs (R Kevin 4-5). MoM: K Baladharan. Spirited performer: Sakthi Ajay (SBOA).
Stanes AIHSS 37 all out in 13.1 overs (B Nisanth Kumar 7-10) lost to Sri Ramakrishna MHSS 38 without loss in 3.5 overs (S Sachin 20 n.o.). MoM: B Nisanth Kumar.
In Tiruchi:
Campion AIHSS 224/3 in 20 overs (M Mukil Adithyan 81, R Prajieth Chandler 69, T Arjun 44) bt Chinmaya Vidyalaya 78 in 19.5 overs (Emayavarman 3-9, P Shiv Naren 3-25). MoM: M Mukil Adithyan.
Kamala Nikethan 141/3 in 20 overs (C Sakthi Santhosh 42, M Vishanthan 58 not out) bt KAPV HSS 136/7 in 20 overs (Mariappan 70). MoM: M Vishanthan. Spirited performer: Mariappan.
In Madurai:
TVS MHSS 88 in 17.5 overs (M Saranbalaji 33, A Lauren Nikhilan 5-12) lost to Le Chatelier 89/5 in 12.2 overs (E Umasankar 39 n.o.). MoM: A Lauren Nikhilan. Spirited performer: M Saranbalaji.
Dolphin MHSS 198/9 in 20 overs (G Naveen 97, M Jeyaraman 54, T Venkatesh 3-29) bt Sri Aurobindo Mira 190 all out in 19.4 overs (Anish 47, Nikhil 44, Sajith Ahamed 3-36). MoM: G Naveen. Spirited performer: Nikhil.
December 24
JSK – nurturing talent and paving the way
While young Washington Sundar, who was Player of the Super League in the second edition of the Junior Super Kings in 2013-14, made his India debut earlier this month at 18 years and 69 days, several other Cubs, who played in the inter-school championship conducted by the much-decorated IPL franchise, have also made a mark in national age-group cricket and other competitions.
Notable among them are batsman M Shahrukh Khan, who went on to represent Tamil Nadu in limited-overs cricket, batsman-'keeper Suresh Lokeshwar and batsman S Radhakrishnan, who both donned India Under-19 colours.
"A lot of credit to CSK who have always looked after cricketers... I hope this tournament brings out more talent like Washi (Washington Sundar)," Test opener Abhinav Mukund said at the launch press conference of the fourth edition.
The grand final of the 2017 edition will be telecast live on Star Sports Tamil while the other matches in the second and final phase, to be played in Tirunelveli, will be aired as one-hour capsules.
"Now these kids have an opportunity to be playing in front of TV... in front of so many people, so many sponsors," added left-hander Mukund.
Shahrukh Khan was Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition in 2012 that also saw his St Bede's mate Lokeshwar declared as Best Batsman.
Coimbatore's Radhakrishnan, who played in the third edition of the JSK last year, was selected in the 16-man State squad for the Vijay Hazare one-day tournament this season on the back of his good showing for India U-19 against visiting England U-19.
"Playing for India U-19 was a great feeling for me as (Rahul) Dravid (Junior India coach) was my childhood role model. But I never expected to be picked for the State side and it came as a surprise," Radhakrishnan had said.
The fourth edition will commence on Dec 26 in Chennai and seven districts across Tamil Nadu with a total of 72 schools taking part.
"It's going to be an exciting couple of weeks for the young cricketers," said organising secretary A Louis Mariano. "We hope to see some very good cricket."
December 23
JSK 2017 to kick-start on Dec 26, will feature 72 schools
The fourth edition of the Junior Super Kings Inter-school T20 Championships 2017 will kick-start on Dec 26 in Chennai and seven districts across Tamil Nadu with a total of 72 schools taking part.
Sponsored by The Muthoot Group and conducted under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, the premier schools competition played in the game's shortest format will see the second and final stage take place in Tirunelveli from Jan 7.
"I have played a lot of these school tournaments. Growing up I was a part of St Bede's. I used to look forward to these tournaments because it was an opportunity to showcase your talent... the scores would come in the newspapers," Test cricketer Abhinav Mukund, who was guest of honour, told a news conference on Friday (Dec 22).
The first phase of the tournament will be held in Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Tiruchi, Tirupur, Salem, Madurai and Tirunelveli, apart from Chennai. The Chennai leg will feature 16 schools, including defending champions St Bede's AIHSS, last year's runners-up Don Bosco (Egmore) and two-time winners Santhome HSS.
"Muthoot Group has been associated with cricket and sport in general for some time now... and we are quite rooted to the state. We hope to promote and nurture talent in the state," George Muthoot Jacob, Executive Director, The Muthoot Group, said.
The final phase will involve the winners of six districts (Madurai and Tirunelveli combined) and the winners and runners-up of Chennai. The eight teams will be split into two groups for a league-cum-knockout competition comprising 15 matches with the final to be played under lights.
"Seven, as you know, is a brand by MS Dhoni. Anything to do with CSK, Seven is always there... CSK conducts JSK is a remarkable manner and promotes and looks after talent," Arun Pandey, CMD, Rhiti Group, said.
The grand final will be telecast live by Star Sports Tamil while the other matches in the final phase will be aired as one-hour capsules.
Also present on the occasion were KS Viswanathan, Consultant – Sports, The India Cements Limited, Sanjog Gupta, Head – Product, Star Sports and K George John, Director, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited.
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The saying I'm leaving my job to spend more time with family may have finally gone from cliché to novel this past year, as more and more high profile men stepped away from their careers to find out what it's like to actually have a life.
And the one guy that made the biggest work-life splash, and ended up the top blog post on Families and Work Institute's blog this year, is also one of the funniest people around, Jon Stewart, who ditched his job, in part, for more family quality time.
Among the Institute's most popular blogs were also some unexpected topics, including a post on how to make the manufacturing industry — known as rigid and implacable when it comes to work life — more flexible for employees. And a post on how same-sex and opposite-sex couples navigate responsibilities at home. The lack of paid leave for many employees in the United States also got a lot of interest from readers.
Below are the Top 10 blogs for 2015 based on pageviews:
1. Comedian's Work-Life Joke Isn't Funny
When Jon Stewart announced he's leaving the popular cable mock newscast The Daily Show, he offered little about his plans for the future.
The only hint he provided was couched in a joke, but I suspect he wasn't just trying to be funny.
I'm going to have dinner on a school night with my family, who I have heard from multiple sources are lovely people.
This past year has seen a number of high-profile, successful men giving a nod to their work-life woes as a reason for why they are leaving — or scaling back on — careers. It's good news given that a big part of our focus at Families and Work Institute is to change the work-life conversation from a working women's issue to an issue that impacts all of us.
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2. #Workflex in Manufacturing: Not a Fantasy
Toyota found a way to help employees on the night shift at auto assembly plants in Georgetown, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana handle parenting responsibilities via after hours child care, and the result was little change to employees' work schedules, but better work-life fit.
USG, a building materials producer, empowered employees by allowing them to coordinate their own break schedules and elicit line-worker input for a plan to institute shift structures at plants that work best for the location's workforce rather than enforcing a single shift rotation schedule at all its plants.
Kraft Foods found that hourly workers in manufacturing plants were the least satisfied of all employee groups with work-life integration, so the company created a program to reinvent its vacation policies.
How do you support the work-life needs of production employees? It can be done, and these are just a few manufacturing employers doing just that.
Workflex and Manufacturing Guide: More Than a Dream is your starting place for understanding what flexibility really means for manufacturers and how to help employees succeed both on and off the job. This guide, just released and available for free download now, describes the many types of flexibility that make sense for manufacturing and will help move the workflex conversation at your organization beyond just telework and individualized schedules.
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3. Book Review: In Our Hands: The Struggle for U.S. Child Care Policy
Now that the President has shined a spotlight on child care policy, it is incumbent on those who want to see this become a reality to read In Our Hands: The Struggle for U.S. Child Care Policy (New York University Press, 2014).
The authors make a compelling case that for too long, child care has been marginalized as an issue, in part because it has been framed as a personal responsibility. To build popular support for a national child care policy, the issue has to be seen as one of middle class economics, as President Obama said in the State of the Union address.
The American Dream is, at its core, a dream about making the future better for the next generation. In other words, it's about family. The importance of family is a defining value of American society — and all but 2% of Americans say that family is the most important or one of the most important things in their lives, according to the Pew Research Institute.
Parents across the country at every income level and from every ethnic background try every day to realize the American Dream by providing for their children. But, all too often, as headlines attest, parents are forced to choose between providing cash and care.
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4. #RethinkLeadership: Be Open About Work Life or Not?
Downplaying work-life responsibilities has been the norm for many leaders because the traditional leadership model has long rewarded those men and women who put work above all else.
One of the nation's top female corporate leaders, Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi, recently said publicly she wasn't sure her two daughters would say she was a good mother. And Jon Stewart made it very clear that he hadn't spent a lot of time with his family because of his job's demands, joking about his decision to leave his popular cable show that: "I'm going to have dinner on a school night with my family, who I have heard from multiple sources are lovely people."
Contrast this with recent news that Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg was expecting a baby, including a photo of the happy couple for all to see and even a personal story about their struggle with miscarriages. Clearly, Zuckerberg wants to be seen as an involved parent — something that would have been unheard of just a few years ago from the top dog of a major company.
These leaders are sending very different messages about how work and family play out in their lives as leaders to the world, and, most importantly, to their employees.
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5. Are Same-Sex Couples More Work-Life Equitable?
Turns out women who are in relationships with men may have something to learn from same-sex couples when it comes to how chores at home are divvied up and how much time is devoted to work outside the home.
Women in different-sex couples are less satisfied with how household responsibilities are shared at home than men in same-sex couples; this is despite the fact that women in different-sex couples work fewer hours than men and women in same-sex couples, and men in different-sex couples. And, a greater proportion of those women stayed silent about how to share those responsibilities when they moved in with their male mate than men in same-sex relationships.
That's unfortunate news because couples who discussed work-life issues when they moved in together ended up happier with how roles at home were structured.
This is according to a study by Families and Work Institute released today titled Modern Families: Same- and Different-Sex Couples Negotiating at Home.
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6. Paid Leave for New Dads and Moms: Why Is the U.S. So Far Behind?
Families and Work Institute's senior vice president Anne Weisberg speaks with a Fox News affiliate in New York about the issue of providing paid leave for new moms and dads in the workplace.
"We are alone in the fact that we don't pay for either maternity or paternity leave as a matter of national policy," said Weisberg about the world's industrialized nations during the interview.
Why should employers care?
In Family Matters, a briefing by Families and Work Institute sponsored by Care.com on the business case for investing in the transition to parenthood, we review the mounting evidence that helping new parents through this transition is good for business because it's good for families; and we profile leading practices to inspire business leaders to take action.
One such business leader is KPMG. This year, as a result of new parents' requests, the firm more than doubled its parental leave benefits and now provides up to 12 weeks of 100% paid short-term disability leave plus six weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers at 100% of wage replacement. As Barbara Wankoff, KPMG's Director of Workplace Solutions explains, "We want to send a clear message to all our expectant parents: we want you back!"
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7. Global Women's Report Shows U.S. Lagging
What does the United States have in common with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Suriname and Tonga? All these countries have no mandated paid maternity leave, according to an international report released today.
"Paid maternal leave has increased since 1995 and is now almost universal," reports the No Ceilings initiative, marking twenty years since the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995.
The United States has not joined this universe, but there's a strong business case for providing such benefits to working women — and men — as they transition to parenthood.
"Given the realities of life in America, most expectant parents are also employed, so how the transition to parenthood is experienced can have repercussions far beyond the baby's first few months of life, not just for families and communities, but also for work and workplaces," maintained Anne Weisberg, Senior Vice President for Strategy at Families and Work Institute.
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8. New Research, Changing Workplace Should Inform Paid Leave Debate
#PaidLeave is a hashtag getting a workout on Twitter in the last month with nearly 3,000 tweets mentioning it — buoyed by President Obama's call for legislation mandating paid leave during the State of the Union address.
A variety of organizations that lobby for and against employment laws are gearing up to debate whether or not to pass such a law. Sadly, this will be a premature expenditure of energy on the wrong question.
The question that needs to be debated first is: How do we create a workplace that fosters a gainfully employed national workforce contributing to the success of their employers, communities, families and themselves?
To start exploring that bigger question requires an understanding of more than the problem — many employees lack the option of taking time from work to care for their own health or that of a family member without risking economic insecurity or job loss.
It requires a real understanding of and engagement with the causes of those problems: the changing nature of work.
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9. Creating a More Flexible Workplace
From office jobs to the factory floor, a more flexible work environment is something every employer should focus on if they want to attract and retain the best employees.
Families and Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management provide a host of free resources to help you create culture change and make your workplace the most effective and flexible it can be.
If you want to improve your business, develop your workforce and transform your brand, these tools can help you think differently. And they will also help you be recognized as an effective and flexible workplace by top talent in your industry.
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10. Five Hints for What Top Employees Really Want
What do employees want? We at Families and Work Institute do the research to help you answer this key question.
Here are our top five hints. They want 1) work-life fit, even on factory floors, 2) advice on how to speak with managers about flexible work options, 3) help, particularly male employees, dealing with family caregiver responsibilities, 4) companies that create effective and flexible workplaces, and 5) employers who aren't workflex virgins.
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(This is not an excerpt from my next book, "Small Time". It's just a little story that offers a glimpse into the lives of a few characters. I hope you enjoy it. . . . and you're just gonna have to read Natalie with a little flair!)
Pressing the back of his hand against the window in the town's Explorer, Culley felt the cold of the day seep through. "It's Christmas Eve," he thought to himself, "it's supposed to be cold." It seemed that Culley Ferris knew little of what Christmas was supposed to be like except for the weather.
His mother had tried to make the most of it despite Grady Ferriss' alcohol fueled cruelties. Grady allowed sparse decoration in his home to celebrate the season, not that there was any celebration of Jesus. There was precious little money for gifts. There always was enough, however, for a steady supply of cheap bourbon. One scratchy Andy Williams album on the record player and a table top radio provided Christmas music for as long as Grady would put up with it.
Finally, Delila could stand it no longer. Early in the Fall, she was working concessions at the fair grounds in town for the rodeo that was passing through. A cowboy, too old to be riding bulls and still reckless enough to pursue the local skirts, saw a lingering beauty through Delila's hopelessness.
His mother did just what she had often told young Culley to do. "When you git your chance to git out of here, you take it, son." When the rodeo left, and the cowboy left, Delila left with him. And from the age of eleven McCollough Ferris rarely heard from his mother.
The following December, on the eighteenth, Culley took it upon himself to go onto the neighboring farm and cut down a cedar tree. He brought it into the house and spent the next few hours decorating it and the house in case his mother happened to come home for Christmas. He put the old Andy Williams album on the phonograph . . . and waited.
Grady arrived early in the evening, drunk, of course. Without a word he violently tore down Culley's meager decorations. He took the tree, lights, decorations and all, and drug them out to a trash pile on the back of the property. Coming back in, he raked the needle across the record album and threw Andy Williams into the fire Culley had going in their small fireplace. He walked menacingly to Culley and grabbed him by the front of the shirt nearly lifting him from the floor.
"Don't you never do that again! We're done with Christmas around here," he barked and shoved his son to the floor before leaving the house for the night. He had been there all of five minutes.
It didn't much matter, though. Delila didn't come home. And Culley never saw Christmas the same way again.
He knew Christmas carried great meaning to others. Culley had given his two deputies Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off. "You got families that actually want to spend time with you," he had told them, only half-joking. "Regular shifts start back on the 26th."
"But, Chief," Boybaby protested, "It's Christmas for you, too, ain't it?"
Culley patted the gentle deputy's shoulder. "I got it covered. . . . probably won't have anything but a few domestics and a DUI or two. I'll call if things git out of hand."
"O.K, Chief," Robert Warrington, known as Boybaby, said. "Merry Christmas. Say!" he added quickly, "I could bring you something to eat later on, and you can come eat dinner with us tomorrow. Mama's gon' have enough to feed us for two weeks!"
"Thanks, Boybaby, but I'm good. Go on home now."
The deputy was reluctant to leave, but he did, glancing back at the marshal as he pulled the door closed behind him. He didn't like the thought of leaving anyone alone for Christmas. "Lord, do a little something for the marshal," he whispered.
Driving through town, Culley found himself enjoying the lights and decorations that so many of the residents had put up. Some houses were dark and empty, a single porch light shining as evidence that someone lived there. Others were lit up and their driveways were filled with cars and pickup trucks there for Christmas parties and family get-togethers. He made sure that he was seen enough to hopefully deter certain people from getting behind the wheel later on.
His days as a patrol officer and a detective in Atlanta, only recently behind him, had seen crime of all sorts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A remnant of a memory, he supposed, drove the thought that these days should be different. Over the years, though, these two days uniquely celebrated by so many became pretty much like any other day to Culley. Still, there was this feeling . . . this feeling that saddened him just a bit.
Now, as Marshal of his home town, he knew anything would make for a quieter couple of days than what he had known for the past twenty years. By 7:00 the stores were closed and the streets were pretty much empty. He pulled up in front of the Prichett's Crossing City Hall, which also housed the Town Marshal's Office. Standing still for a moment, he looked about him. Main Street and Railroad Street, running parallel to each other on opposites of the track, were dressed in decorations such as would have been seen in the 50's and early 60's. The stores left their window displays on and Christmas music played quietly through the speakers hanging from the light poles.
Pritchett's Crossing was an exaggeration of what it had been in his childhood. After the plant moved in a few years ago and brought people with it, the town worked hard to recreate and maintain its traditional appeal. That's what brought people in from the Jackson area. Enough of them were willing to make the commute to have the lifestyle a small independent town like Prichett's Crossing could offer. All this worked to bring the town back from the brink of the kind of death towns in the delta to the north had suffered. The interstate highway system killed small town America. Pritchett's Crossing, to its credit, had used that same system, in part, to revive itself.
Culley winced as pain shot through his leg. He knew better than to stand in place for too long in this cold weather. The bullet that had helped end his career in Atlanta left him with a near constant reminder that surviving a gun fight was not the end of the battle. He limped a bit through the lobby of Town Hall and into the warmth of the Marshal's Office. He figured he would stay in until 9:00 or so before going back on patrol. He really didn't want to write any tickets or put anyone in jail tonight, but human nature made it inevitable.
"McCollough Ferris!"
The voice startled him. Beautiful in tone and unique in style, it was unmistakable.
"Why am I not surprised to find you alone on Christmas Eve?" Natalie's voice lilted about the room as she walked through the door.
"Somebody's got to be on duty, Nabs," Culley replied. "My deputies have somewhere to go. I don't. So here I am." He doubted that she was surprised at all. Natalie Jean Burton Miller Simpson was rarely caught off guard concerning anything in town.
"Yes, you are." She stood waiting . . . for a reply? . . . an invitation?
"Soooooo, what brings you in, ma'am?"
"Well, sir," she played along, "I find that I share these unfortunate circumstances with you."
"And?" Culley prodded.
"And the preponderance of my thoughts led me to conclude that you and I should perhaps spend the evening alone together. I hope you do not think that somewhat forward of me."
Culley looked into the greenish eyes piercing his own. "I'm surprised that your evening is not filled with parties to attend." Surely Natalie Burton had no shortage of options on this particular evening. There were men yet to conquer, last names to add to her stationery.
The statement seemed to embarrass her. "McCollough," she began fighting to maintain her all-important composure, "I have found that, while I have many cordial acquaintances in this town, I have not one true friend. I . . . I do not recall having experienced true friendship in all of my years." Tears began to form in her eyes.
Instantly, regret over his own thoughts attacked Culley. Before returning to Prichett's Crossing only two months before, he had not seen Natalie since high school. She was always beautiful. Always in high demand by the other boys, and apparently in her adult life. She was always out of his league even though they had dated for a short time in the eleventh grade. Her three strategic marriages had afforded her an enviable lifestyle, but left her among peers who were very protective of their men where she was concerned. As for the men, their attitude toward Natalie was something like "pursue, but don't get caught". With broke men and broken families in her wake it was easy forget that she had problems and feelings of her own.
"I'm sorry," Culley managed to say. "I guess you've been lonely since your aunt died."
"These months have proven to be quite difficult. My dear Aunt Florence loved me unconditionally." A telling statement in itself. "She taught me everything. How to be a lady. How to speak. How to be myself without reservation. I so enjoyed my many years with her and now . . . Oh, listen to me ramble on. It was not my intention to ruin your Christmas."
"My Christmas was ruined a long time ago," Culley mused. "And you had nothing to do with that." He looked at the large basket she had placed on his desk. Hoping to change her mood he cheerily said, "What's in the basket?"
Natalie's eyes brightened. "I predicted that any effort to have you over to my home for a Christmas Eve dinner would be met with failure, so I brought the dinner to you!"
"Well now! That's real nice of you, Nabs!"
"McCollough! Why do you persist with that horrendous nickname for me?" she teased as she cleared an area of Culley's desk. "I have always gone to great lengths to refer to you in your proper given name."
"It's a term of endearment." He helped her remove containers of food from the basket.
"Endearment, you say. Well if that is the case, I will certainly strive to view it in a more favorable light." She smiled at him. "What might you be looking for?" she asked as Culley feigned a search through the empty basket.
Culley smiled mischievously. "I was hopin' you packed a sprig or two of mistletoe in there!"
"Why, sir! I am wondering if perhaps I was a bit hasty and too trusting in pursuing this innocent endeavor unchaperoned!" Natalie smiled slyly. "Shall I call the authorities?"
"Have I ever told you that I love the way you talk?"
"No more often than I love hearing it! You should thank Aunt Florence, for she would have it no other way."
"Well, here's to Aunt Flo!" Culley smiled and pulled two chairs close together so they could sit side by side and eat from the edge of his desk. "I don't say this often, just so you know that it's meant for you."
Natalie probed his eyes for meaning.
"Merry Christmas, Nab . . . Natalie."
"Merry Christmas, McCollough." She cupped his face between her hands and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
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Jesse McCartney Completes Fourth Album!
Jesse McCartney gets comfy in the backseat of his ride as he leaves Boa Steakhouse in West Hollywood on Friday night (August 13).
The 23-year-old musician just recently completed his fourth studio album. Jesse tweeted, "Ladies and Gentlemen- A Toast. I have officially completed my 4th Solo Album. To everyone who took part- I Thank you."
Jesse, who also just bought a brand-new car, was spotted out at Takers premiere held at Arclight Cinema Cinerama Dome in Hollywood earlier this month.
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Web Bazaar Express network with the dealers and distributors show in many parts of the nation.The purpose of Express is to change little ventures into the online business. With the help of the right webpage, you can whip your opponents in the business race. Because it is important to feature your product or services in right time. The website architecture should realizes the purpose of landing and drives action by upgrading the website. The SEO helps to bring the website rank higher in the search result page.
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In look them just two days to take us there and have satisfied us in all aspects.The team at Web Bazaar was very quick and fast.What impressed me the most was the process that they follow right from the initial discussions till the hosting of website. I have referred them to many of my friends and present business clients.All of them have given me a very positive response about their experience in getting their website done from Web Bazaar.
Business in the current decade depends lot on presentation and promotion along with assured quality of services rendered. Especially in the internet Age, apowerful business apart from being driven by value also depends on a dominating presence in the virtual world. One sureshot way to establish presence online is to have a domain name resistered, website commissioned and promoted aggressively.
Although there are numerous business entities which offer domain registration at dirt cheap prices, there is risk of authenticity of the registered domain. Further, there are also website that allow you to build website from a list of temaplates prelodaded. The troubles with these are investment of time and lack of facilities to fine tune the designs.
I am Asha Praveen from VERNAL CHOCOLATE SHOPPEE. Vernal is into making of delicious and lip licking chocolates, cakes and snacks.
I wish to thank Mrs, Shweta Shetty from Web Bazaar for her speedy service for my website www.chocolatescooking.com, in an affordable price compared to my earlier web designer, where nothing had developed with high price. The timely service with all necessary stuff of my website was done very well. Once again I thank Shweta Shetty from Web Bazaar and refer her services to all my contacts.
We had created a website using online tools that was nothing short of adventure and deep inside our hearts we knew it was no match for any of its contemporaries.
Some skill sets that seem quite easy and obvious upon observing and watching can never be mastered,but when you try to imitate or do-it-yourself ,you will know the value of experimentation.We ended up being a disaster by having a very unimpressive website.We now realize that adventure is just bad planning! When Shweta and her team at Web Bazaar were assigned to develop our website www.southdalenaturals.com, we had the faintest idea that it would be seen by any or many.We started off our business as usual and did not expect any miracles to happen overnight ,but today,after good 2 years of our website's existence,we realized its value when our esteemed customer M/S.Titan industries informed us that they found us thru the internet and they selected us only after seeing our website .We did a business of over 45 lakhs till date with Titan.This is one example of how one website can help in growing your business and how one can impress their customers with a very realistic creation.
Good Morning and Greetings to you all. On behalf of Inspired Indian Foundation, I would place on record the commendable job you guys have done in the making of www.inspireindianfoundation.org. It was a great learning experience in working with a completely dedicated team. This is the Foundation's second website and rest assured, we will come back to you in case we launch a third one.
Keep up the good work and make use of the ii platform to write about unsung heroes. Here's an interesting quote that signifies team-work: "None of us is as strong as all of us."
And, if Web Bazaar is looking for one catchline, then this could be the best: Bonding beyond bandwidth.


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Alexzander Samuelsson
Alexzander Samuelsson is an entrepreneur in the medical cannabis industry with a bachelor of science in chemistry from Ryerson university. During his time at Ryerson volunteered on issues of social importance and participated in student government.
Alexzander's career as a chemist includes working with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Johnson-Matthey gold refining division, and Opalux a Toronto start-up before becoming an entrepreneur. After university, Alexzander discovered the benefits of cannabis as a medicine, dedicating himself to learning about the science of cannabis in a developing industry.
He currently works as a scientific and technical writer and regulatory consultant for licensed producers and applicants.


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At this new location in Aventura Mall 5th Floor. 1/3/2017, 1:14:43 PM , Order ID: AAAE4F2YACAZ, employee: BASHIK M , store # FL-0395, Ordered 2 Reg.
Cajun Fry & 1 Bacon Cheese Burger. At order, I asked for Fries for my Mother... Separate Bag. She said of course, no problem, We proceeded to wait for order as usual.
Received all the fries together in one bag mess. Asked again for Separate Fries for my Mother ... They Laughed at me. Gave me a bag and said put your Fries in this separate bag.
I became angry and demanded...Reluctant attitude but complied.
Just cannot believe their general Disrespect and non-compliance with Customer Consideration. Gregory Phillips, USN/Ret
Product or Service Mentioned: Five Guys Customer Care.
Reason of review: Damaged or defective.
Monetary Loss: $18.
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution.
Issue resolved.
Manager apologized, and offered Free Lunch for one day.
Everything about that was embarrassing. For starters, why did you feel the need to add in your service?
(Rhetorical question, as everyone knows you are trying to get everyone to feel sorry for you.) It literally had nothing to do with this "complaint." Second, why be such a pain in the hnidao? Separate bags for fries?!? Lol. Why?!?
(It does appear the answer is to get more fries than you paid for.) Finally, I get that you think you are tough after your boat experience, but you feel the need to be a hnidao to fast food workers? Just sad all the way around.


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Takeover Rumors Push AMD Stock Prices Up
Posted: 09:47AM
Author: Guest_Jim_*
Those of you with stock in AMD, or who just follow the stock market, may have noticed a sudden spike recently. The reason is rumors started circulating that someone was going to attempt a takeover of the company. The rumors are unsubstantiated and the name of the entity wanting to purchase the company is also unknown, so it is quite likely the rumors are not true, but it still did help push the stocks up to $12.68. There are other factors to increase the company's valuation of course, including the recent release of the Ryzen APUs, upcoming release of the Ryzen 2000 processors, continued sales of Vega-based graphics cards, and that EPYC-based datacenter products are hitting OEM channels.
Source: WCCFtech


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Sack Dhoni?
Indians, in general, like to talk like experts in a field that they are not, just because they have the opportunity and the avenue to do so. This post by Sambit Bal is an excellent example of this exasperating and even irritating tendency to shoot off with an analysis and a conclusion based on their limited expertise & shallow knowledge.
Another gem. Bishen Bedi has made a statement recently that Dhoni should be sacked. By his own standards on Tendulkar (only those who have played over 150 Tests should ask him to retire), isn't it fair that only those who have captained India in at least 25 Tests should call for Dhoni's head?
The media, the scribes, the wannabe cricket experts - They are the guys who think they can make and break people, careers, etc., of celebrities and public figures. They think they can play God. I think it is absolutely SAD :(
Shaun Pollock's (@7polly7) tweet of wisdom is very appropriate to this point -
"Be careful having an opinion in an area where you don't have a responsibility."


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Earnings advisories
Steel products company Timken Co. TKR, -0.42% warned of a second-quarter shortfall, citing a slowdown in the U.S. manufacturing industry. For the second quarter, Timken projected earnings of less than 5 cents a share with sales roughly 15 percent the same period a year earlier. Analysts polled by First Call had been expecting a profit of about 18 cents a share for the quarter. For the year, the company forecast earnings at the low end of analyst estimates of 25 cents to 95 cents a share, excluding items. The company also unveiled plans to restructure its operations to reduce costs. These plans include closing two plants, and selling a third plant, moves that will reduce its workforce by roughly 1,500. Shares closed down 37 cents to $17.29.
McDonald's Corp. MCD, -1.68% advised investors Friday that its second-quarter earnings would come in lower than the First Call/Thomson Financial consensus estimate of 38 cents a share. The company estimated its quarterly profit at 36 cents to 37 cents a share in "constant currencies" and at 34 cents to 35 cents on a reported basis. The fast-food chain noted the effect of consumer concerns regarding the European beef supply has persisted for a longer duration than anticipated, as well as increasing costs, weak economies and difficult comparisons. Shares lost $1.29 to close at $28.67.
Citing weak demand in North America and Europe, DiamondCluster International DTPI said that it lowered its revenue and earnings outlook for the fiscal first quarter. Revenue will be in the range of $57 million to $60 million for the three months ending June 30, compared with the technology company's previous forecast of about $70 million. Excluding one-time items, the company expects earnings of about 2 cents a share, while analysts have been anticipating a profit closer to 4 cents a share. Shares dropped $1 to close at $11.70.
Slower growth prompted Fastenal FAST, -1.57% to note its second-quarter results would be lower than analysts have expected. The retailer expects earnings in the range of 49 cents to 52 cents a share, while analysts polled by First Call had been expecting a profit of 55 cents a share. The stock traded down $2.57 to close at $59.66.
Communications systems equipment supplier Andrew Corp. ANDW told investors it expects third-quarter earnings to total between 12 cents and 15 cents a share, down from its previous estimate of 21 cents to 25 cents a share. Analysts polled by First Call have been anticipating a profit of 19 cents a share for the third quarter ending June 30. Sales for the quarter will be in the range of $235 million and $240 million, down from the company's previous projection of $260 million to $270 million. Last year, the company reported earnings of 26 cents on sales of $259 million. The company said the slowdown in telecom equipment spending has continued. But on a positive note, Andrew said that it's seen an increase in order flow in the U.S. market and that growth in orders and sales in Asia has been continuing. The stock dropped $1.15 to close at $16.50.
Furniture manufacturer Bush Industries BSH, +0.00% said it expects second-quarter revenue of about $74 million to $76 million, with earnings of 10 cents a share. Analysts had been expecting sales of $96 million, on average, with a profit of 20 cents a share. The company cited the economic slowdown and slower retail furniture sales in explaining the shortfall. "Visibility in all our markets has become very limited as our customers work through unanticipated market softness, resulting in inventory and demand issues," said Paul Bush, chairman and president. The stock traded down $2.35 to close at $13.40.
Dendrite International DRTE warned that it won't meet sales and earnings expectations for 2001 due to a business slowdown. The pharmaceutical technology company sees flat revenue for the second quarter, with a loss coming in at 5 cents a share, excluding one-time charges. Analysts had expected an 11-cent profit. For fiscal 2001, Dendrite sees growth of 5 percent to 12 percent in sales, while saying that earnings, excluding one-time charges, should come in between 30 cents and 45 cents a year. Analysts had expected a 51-cent profit for the year. The company said will cut 5 percent of its work force, consolidate facilities, writing-off certain intangible assets and pump more money into sales and marketing efforts. Shares traded down 38 cents to close at $9.62.
Semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics UMC, +0.00% warned that it would post a loss in the second quarter, as a result of the deteriorating economic environment and a deep end-market inventory correction. Analysts surveyed by First Call had been expecting a profit of 2 cents a share during the period. Revenue is expected to fall 35 percent compared with the first quarter. The company added that visibility was "extremely low" and that it didn't currently see any signs of improvement in the demand and inventory situation. The stock traded down 5 cents to $9.95.
Quanta Services PWR, -1.11% said it expects second-quarter earnings of 35 cents to 38 cents a share, below Wall Street's consensus estimate calling for a profit of about 53 cents a share. Revenue is pegged at $500 million, up from $424 million in the same period a year earlier. For 2001, the company forecast earnings of $1.73 to $1.77 a share on revenue of $2.15 billion. Analysts were looking for a profit of $2.10 a share, on average. The company, which specializes in building communications networks, cited contract delays and slower spending among its telecom and cable customers as responsible for the shortfall. Quanta's shares closed down $9.03 to $24.95.
Nortel Networks NT said it's seeing a "very significant" reduction in equipment purchases in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, as service providers curtail new capital expenditures. Nortel says it now expects revenue of $4.5 billion in the second quarter, while analysts polled by First Call had been expecting $6.22 billion. The company sees a loss from operations of about $1.5 billion, or 48 cents a share, which includes a charge of approximately $950 million for increased provisions. Nortel also ordered the elimination of another 10,000 positions, on top of the cut of 20,000 jobs it announced in April. Nortel said it would stop paying dividends on its common stock. The stock traded down 74 cents to close at $9.86.
Peco II PIII warned that it expects to report a loss of 12 cents to 15 cents a share, on revenue of roughly $23 million, in the second quarter. Analysts polled by First Call were looking for a profit of 5 cents a share. The company cited diminished demand from a number of its major communications customers. To align costs with revenue expectations, Peco reduced its work force by an additional 20 percent, following on a 15 percent downsizing announced in April. The shares traded down 29 cents to close at $8.25.
Interpublic Group IPG, -4.35% citing a lack of new business and weak client spending, slashed its previous second-quarter income estimates by more than 25 percent. In March, the advertising giant said it expected to earn between 40 cents and 45 cents per share in the quarter, a range that it's now cut to between 30 cents and 35 cents. Interpublic also noted its intentions to "implement a series of operational initiatives following its combination with True North Communications" TNO, -2.22% that could lead to "significant cash and non-cash charges, preliminarily estimated at more than $300 million, in the second and third quarters of 2001." Shares lost $5.26 to close at $30.74. See full story.
True North Communications TNO, -2.22% said it now expects second-quarter earnings of between 37 cents and 42 cents a share, down from 54 cents earned in the year-ago period and below the 49 cents analysts were expecting. True North shareholders are to vote next Tuesday on the company's merger with Interpublic. The stock traded down $6.08 to close at $34.74.
Forward Air FWRD, -1.11% said it expects second-quarter earnings of 21 to 25 cents a share, below Wall Street's consensus estimates projecting a profit of 31 cents. The Greeneville, Tenn., air-cargo firm attributed the shortfall to the weak economy, higher insurance costs and an increased rate of customer failures. Forward Air shares lost $1.06 to $26.19.
Media company Tribune Co. TRB, -16.67% cut its profit target for the second quarter to 22 cents a share, below consensus Wall Street expectations of 28 cents a share. Revenue for the quarter will be about $432 million, down 10 percent compared with the year-ago total. The company added that is will be offering a voluntary retirement program as a cost-reduction measure. Shares traded down 44 cents to close at $40.19.
Charles River Laboratories CRL, -2.31% upped its second-quarter earnings target to between 21 cents and 22 cents. This is higher than the company's previous forecast calling for a profit of 18 cents to 20 cents a share. Full-year earnings were also upped to a range of 75 and 78 cents a share, compared with the previous estimate of 72 cents to 76 cents. Analysts polled by First Call had been expecting the company to earn 19 cents for the quarter and 75 cents for the year. The company cited continued strength in its U.S. research models business, along with continued growth in its drug-discovery and development services activities. Shares rose $2.40 to close at $31.10.
JDS Uniphase JDSU which makes products for the fiber-optic communications markets, said late Thursday that its sales in the fiscal fourth quarter are expected to come in at $600 million, $100 million less than originally anticipated, due to a sharp downturn in its business. JDS Uniphase said it would take a writedown in the quarter ending June 30 to account for the lower sales, resulting in a per-share loss pegged at 6 cents to 8 cents. Analysts polled by First Call had been expecting JDS Uniphase to earn 5 cents a share on average in the quarter. Shares lost $1.37 to close at $12.44.
International Rectifier IRF, +125.00% which makes technology to cut power consumption in automobiles and heating and air conditioning units among other products, expects fourth-quarter revenue to come in between $179 million to $193 million, a drop of 30 percent to 35 percent from the $276 million generated in the March quarter. International Rectifier had expected revenue in a range of $237 million to $257 million for the June quarter. The company said it had expected business to decrease 50 percent sequentially in the datacom and telecom segment of its business, but conditions are actually believed to have declined 70 percent. The El Segundo, Calif.-based company expects revenue in the September quarter to be flat with the June quarter. Revenue in fiscal 2002 should grow by 5 percent to 15 percent instead of the range of 20 percent to 25 percent that had been previously anticipated. Shares of International Rectifier traded down $18.05 to close at $37.20.
Rainbow Technologies RNBO warned that its second-quarter earnings would fall short of the company's previous expectation, due to a continuation of the slowdown gripping in the information-technology industry. The company sees a loss between 6 cents to 9 cents, while analysts had expected the company to break even. Revenue will be down about 5 percent compared with the year-ago total of $38.9 million. Analysts had been anticipating revenue of about $47 million. Shares closed down 63 cents at $5.42.
Lante Corp. LNTE said it expects the second quarter to show a loss in the range of $4.8 million to $5.4 million, equating to 12 cents to 14 cents a share. The forecast excludes amortization of deferred compensation, tax benefits and restructuring. Analysts polled by First Call had been expecting a loss of about 12 cents a share. Revenue will be about $10 million to $10.5 million. The company added it has enacted a 10-percent salary reduction for senior executives, cut administrative expenses and plans to reduce headcount by 22 percent. Shares rose 15 cents to $1.25.
Pinnacle Systems PCLE reduced its sales and profit expectations for the fourth quarter, citing the slowing economy. The maker of desktop computer video editing equipment said sales will be in the range of $60 million to $64 million -- 10 percent lower than previous expectations. The company now expects to break even on a per-share basis for the quarter ending June 30. Pinnacle Systems had been expected to earn 9 cents per share, according to the consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call. Pinnacle said it's taking additional steps to cut costs and plans to take an inventory charge in the fourth quarter of $3 million to $5 million. Shares of Pinnacle Systems dropped 95 cents to trade at $5.47.
Positive surprises
Adobe Systems' net income dropped 7 percent in the second quarter ended June 1 in what the company called "tough" market conditions, although the results were sufficient to beat analysts' consensus target. The company's pro forma diluted earnings were 34 cents a share, beating analyst expectations of 29 cents as compiled by First Call. In the same period a year earlier, the San Jose, Calif., network publishing company ADBE, -7.29% earned $65.8 million, or 26 cents a share on a post-split basis. Adobe's revenue increased to $344.1 million, up 15 percent from the $300.1 million registered in the year-ago quarter. Adobe's shares closed up 55 cents to $39.56.


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EPA's plans to water down its original proposals for growth in mandated US biofuels demand threaten to slow the demonstrable carbon reduction credentials of the first ten years of operation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to a new study. Growth in mandated biofuel consumption over the past ten years has slashed US carbon emissions by nearly 590mn t, according to research by US biotechnology trade association BIO. This is equivalent to more than 3% of US road transport fuel carbon emissions over the same period according to EPA data, despite the relatively small size of the mandate in the early years of RFS.
"Unfortunately, EPA's proposed RFS rules for 2014, 2015 and 2016 will cut short the emission reduction and energy independence potential of the RFS program by limiting market space for renewable fuels and consequently guaranteeing more market space for petroleum fuels," BIO said.
EPA's May revisions to its RVO proposal will contribute an additional 19.6mn t of CO2 emissions from the nation's vehicle fleet this year relative to the cuts that could be achieved through higher biofuel blends, rising to an additional 56.2mn t of emissions in 2016, BIO said.
While the RFS standard still demands mandatory blending by volume, governments internationally are increasingly looking at adapting volumetric mandates to concentrate on greenhouse gas reduction as the best way to stimulate growth of the greenest fuels.
Germany introduced set carbon reduction targets for road transport fuel suppliers at the start of this year, a move which has pushed the biofuels suppliers to quickly improve their headline carbon savings in order to grow or maintain market share. Biofuels supplied into Germany now advertise a minimum of 50% GHG saving relative to their fossil fuel substitutes, well ahead of the Renewable Energy Directive's targeted 35% reduction for this year.
California's pioneering LCFS road transport fuel carbon reduction scheme meanwhile is growing in its importance to regional fuel suppliers as the state's "hockey stick" carbon cap starts to drive the price of tradeable credits higher. LCFS aims to cut California's carbon emissions by more than 10% by 2020. California aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by a massive 80% relative to 1990 levels by 2050.


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Mexico's land transportation network
is one of the most extensive in Latin America. More than 4,000 km (2,400 mi.)
of four-lane highway have been built through government concessions to private
sector contractors since 1989, of which 3,500 km (2,100 mi.) have been constructed
since 1994. The vast majority of these expressways are toll roads.
Juarez, Mexico is located directly
across the Rio Grande River from El Paso, Texas which is located on the western
tip of Texas, approximately halfway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific
Ocean. This metroplex is ideally located to serve the United States, Canada,
and Latin America.The El Paso / Juarez / Southern New Mexico Region is
serviced by three US major highway systems of I-10, I-54, and I-25. It is
also serviced by Mexican Highway 45 (the Pan American Highway) which runs
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Corfe Mullen Halt
Photo by Jeffery Grayer (1968). © All rights reserved.
As the picturesque S&D left Broadstone and continued on towards Bailey Gate, it passed through Corfe Mullen and here there was a little halt. It was just a single platform with a shelter and it was opened on 9 September 1928. Passenger use ceased on 19 September 1956 and the track was lifted some thirteen years later after the Blandford freight trains ended.
Current Status
This halt had been built in a cutting but that has now been filled in and I believe that it forms part of someone's garden. The halt apparently still exists under all the earth.
Future Plans
With the intention of restoring trains to as many places en route as possible the halt will almost certainly be rebuilt when the line to Blandford is restored.
|Bailey Gate Station
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|Broadstone Station
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Station report by Paul Beard.
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Toys Room Escape is another room escape game by Daily Escape Games. You have a little sister. She has her own Toys Room. The Room is full of Toys. You are asked by your Mother to clean the Room. You didn't know that the room has automatic lock. You get inside and without your knowledge the door lock. You are trap inside the Toys Room. You have to get out because you have schedule basketball game today. You can't miss that game now. You must be there so that your team will win. Rush! Solve puzzles and collect items for Toys Room Escape. Good luck!
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I know some of you reading this think cemeteries are morbid, sad, scary etc, but the Cementerio de la Recoleta ( Recoleta Cemetery) which was built in 1946 is something you absolutely must visit.
Walking through the Recoleta Cemetery feels more like strolling through a massive outdoor art gallery showing a unique exhibition of sculptures and architectural styles. The entire cemetery is laid out in sections like city blocks, with wide tree-lined walkways branching into smaller "streets" filled with mausoleums. It is so beautiful you could spend hours exploring this 'mini city'.
Each mausoleum bears the family name etched into the facade and brass or bronze plaques are added to the front of the structure for each particular family member.
It was declared a National Historical Museum, because, among its streets, lie heroes of Independence, presidents, military courage, great scientists and renowned artists and celebrities, including Evita and Domingo F. Sarmiento, the seventh president of Argentina who greatly shaped how the country is run today. He helped develop train, postal and educational systems for his country and promoted democracy across Latin America. While walking through you can easily find the Mausoleo where he rests (below) as there are various signs scattered throughout to direct you there.
I was truly blown away by my experience here, you can see more pictures in Scenes of Buenos Aires…


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BL will offer some potential startup school graduates up to 6-months "make it or leave it" acceleration service that will function as an office that offers the following services to entrepreneurs:
We have a special interest to invest in startups with the following area.
Day-to-day running of the business
Legal advice, including, where applicable, partners term sheet agreement ,Mandoob and corporate licenses services
Direct monitoring by the BL management teams and mentors.
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