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Document Security Systems Reports 24% Revenue Growth in Q3 '07
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Press release from the issuing companyROCHESTER, NY, November 14, 2007 - Document Security Systems, Inc., a leader in patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, today reported results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2007.
Revenue from continuing operations for the quarter was $1.4 million, up 24% year-over-year and up 9% sequentially compared to the $1.1 million reported for the third quarter of 2006 and $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2007. Driving the growth was increased sales of security printing and increases in royalty revenue from the licensing of the Company's patented technology. Sales of security printing, after factoring in discontinued operations, increased 31% from the prior year's quarter which reflected increased demand driven by shipments on a foreign driver's license project through its P3 subsidiary, the Company's plastic printing unit, along with increases in sales of its security paper products.
Mr. Patrick White, Chairman and CEO of Document Security Systems, commented, "The tremendous progress we have made in creating and enlarging our sales channel contributed to a solid increase in sales and continues to deliver an increasing pipeline of opportunities. In the last year, we have doubled the size of our internal, direct sales force and expanded the number of licensees and distributors. The additional 'feet on the street' are just beginning to translate into revenue and the size, quantity and quality of qualified opportunities we are pursuing is substantially improved."
Mr. White continued, "To be clear, we are focused on accelerating our overall commercialization effort and the current duration of our typical sales cycle, while frustrating, is not atypical of company working in such senior levels of an enterprise or government. These potential customers and the partners who target them are recognizing the compelling benefits of our technology and we're deep within the sales and marketing cycle in several key markets. By way of example, we recognized a significant increase in orders for secure prescription paper based on recent U.S. Federal legislation originally slated for October 1, 2007 (re-scheduled to April 1, 2008) that requires secure paper to be used in prescriptions in order to receive Medicaid reimbursements."
"In this case, the change in legislation provided the 'tipping point' for our partner and galvanized their sales efforts," added Mr. White. "We are focused on identifying these catalysts throughout our key markets and educating our direct and indirect sales force to accelerate sales and reduce the duration of the sales cycle. This is not a short-term initiative, and is a challenging endeavor, but it is one we are well-prepared for. Moreover, the improvements in our channels to market completed during the last year give us many more opportunities for success than we enjoyed just one year ago."
- Announced that Boise Cascade has selected DSS to develop new secure, tamper-proof Medicaid prescription paper for prescription pads and related paperwork. The offering exceeds standards recently set forth in Medicaid legislation regarding paper-based anti-copy/anti-scan security features required in Medicaid papers starting in October 2007 (re-scheduled to April 1, 2008). DSS will work to provide anti-counterfeiting technology enhancements to its current security paper product, which is sold through Boise Cascade under the brand name, Boise BEWARE.
- Introduced, with its Premier Partner, The Ergonomic Group, Inc., a strategic expansion of AuthentiGuard On-Demand that allows variable data printing of AuthentiGuard Prism technologies on high-end digital printing presses, which hide a unique anti-counterfeiting and brand protection marker embedded in a file. This second product in our On-Demand suite targets large enterprise customers in the lottery industry and commercial printers to produce secure variable data documents, significantly expanding the overall opportunity for On-Demand.
- Continued growth of direct sales force including the addition of Terry Carlisano, Sales Vice President to focus on increasing DSS' market penetration in key verticals, developing comprehensive national and international sales strategies, and creating new opportunities specifically for DSS' AuthentiGuard On-Demand product suite.
- Announced second delay in French Patent Validity Decision to November, 14, 2007. And received notice today of third delay to January 9, 2008.
- Launched AuthentiGuard On-Demand in New York City on September 17, 2007.
- As entry into the credentialing market with key distributors, received wins proving the acceptance and viability of our technologies through our P3 distributor base including the implementation of AuthentiGuard technologies on Major League Baseball and The U.S. Poker Tour credentials.
Gross profit from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2007 increased 27% to $687,000 compared with $540,000 in the third quarter of 2006. Gross profit margin increased to 49% compared with 47% in the third quarter of 2006.
Operating expenses for continuing operations for the third quarter were $2.6 million compared with $1.7 million in 2006, an increase of 48%. The cost increase generally reflects increases in executive management, and sales and operations personnel integral to the company's sales growth strategy, a 74% in increase intangible asset amortization expense, increases in rental and related costs associated with the relocation and expansion of the Company's plastic printing operations, and increases in professional fees associated with the Company's Sarbanes Oxley related compliance efforts.
The third quarter 2007 Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.0 million, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, compared with a loss of $576,000, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share, for the comparable period in 2006, an increased loss per share of 78%. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table).
In the third quarter of 2007, the net loss was $1.9 million, or $(0.14) per basic and diluted share based on 13.6 million fully diluted shares, compared with a net loss of $1.2 million or $(0.09) per basic and diluted share based on 12.9 million fully diluted shares, for the third quarter of 2006.
"We achieved a 24% increase in sales compared to last year despite a much longer sales cycle then we anticipated in some of our key product areas," added Peter Ettinger, the Company's President. "The On-Demand offering has been well-received in the marketplace and high-level discussions are ongoing with potential customers. In addition, we completed sales training with 53 representatives at The Ergonomic Group during October 2007, and early indications demonstrate improved traction as a result. In addition, we booked our initial order from large German-based auto manufacturer, the first order for our Stuttgart sales office."
For the first nine months of 2007, the Company reported revenue from continuing operations of $4.3 million, a 44.0% increase compared to revenue of $3.0 million for the first nine months of 2006. Revenues increased in all major product categories, including increases in royalty revenue from the licensing of the Company's patented technology, an increase in sales of security products and documents, including initial shipments on a foreign driver license project and increased demand for the Company's security paper and for initial sales of the Company's On-Demand product which was introduced in early 2007. In addition, the security printing revenue increase reflects the effect of the Company's acquisition in February 2006 of Plastic Printing Professionals.
Gross profit from continuing operations was $2.3 million, an increase of 73% compared to gross profit of $1.3 million for the first nine months of last year. Gross profit margin increased to 54% compared with 45% in the first nine months of 2006. Operating expenses for continuing operations for the period were $7.1 million compared with $4.7 million in 2006, an increase of 52%, including a 149% increase in sales and marketing expenses related to the expansion of the Company's internal (direct) sales force, a 64% increase in stock-based payments, a 65% increase in amortization of intangibles, and a 19% increase in research and development expenses as the Company continues to focus on innovation. The Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months of 2007 was a loss of $2.5 million compared with a loss of $1.9 million for the comparable period in 2006, an increase of 30%. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table). For the first nine months of 2007, the net loss was $4.8 million, or $(0.35) per basic and diluted share (based on 13.6 million fully diluted shares), compared with a net loss of $3.4 million or $(0.26) per basic and diluted share (based on 12.9 million fully diluted shares), for the first nine months of 2006.
The Company ended the quarter with $1.4 million in cash and $352,000 in working capital. The decrease in the cash position is primarily due to the payment of legal fees associated with its patent applications, patent defense costs and use of cash for the Company's expansion of its plastic printing facility, as well as cash used for operations including the move of its P3 operations to a larger facility. As of September 30, 2007, depending on product mix, the Company believes that it will need to reach an annual revenue level of approximately $9.0 - $12.5 million based on its product mix of revenue in order to achieve positive operating cash flow.
Total stockholders' equity decreased 15.1% to $9.5 million from $11.2 million as of December 31, 2006.
The Company invites you to third quarter earnings teleconference and webcast will occur on November 14, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the call you may dial, toll free 1-866-225-8754 and toll/international 1-480-629-9562.
It is recommended that you dial in approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Alternatively, you may listen to a live webcast of the call on the Company's website: www.documentsecurity.com.
A replay of the call will be available until November 21, 2007 at midnight Eastern Time by dialing, toll free 1-800-406-7325, and toll/international 1-303-590-3030 and typing in the pin number 3797732. The archive will be made available on the DSS website for approximately 60 days.
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Kardashians Sign New Contract, Not Going Away Anytime Soon
Because the Kardashian family doesn't have enough attention or money, they've just re-upped with E! for another three years -- which kind of makes us hope those Mayan predictions about the world ending in 2012 were right after all.
The new deal will garner the family $40 million, the richest deal ever in reality TV, and ensures 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' will drone on until at least 2015. Provided we don't all meet a merciful fate before then, of course.
The arrangement also extends to the E! network's first-look deal with the family for new reality ventures, one of which we assume will surely highlight Kim's conveniently-timed new relationship with hip-hop star Kanye West.
Sources tell TMZ that Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris and the related-by-marriage Bruce Jenner will split most of $40 million windfall evenly, with the younger generation -- Kendall, Kylie and Rob -- each getting a smaller share.
We kind of thought the Kardashian clan (no, we won't spell it with a K and you can't make us) peaked with Kim's made-for-TV marriage and divorce, but apparently a whole lot of people still care about the antics of the brood. The show is a solid ratings powerhouse for E!, with the 6th season averaging 3 million viewers.
The 7th season of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' premieres May 20.

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Hello Friends…
If you want to travel for 3 days then Prague is the best choice. In your mind you have a question about what to do in Prague in 3 days so here is the best place to visit in Prague.
Prague is the capital as well as the largest city of Czech Republic and because of this unique medieval architecture, historic buildings, bridges, showcasing beautiful castle, churches, and even the cobbled lane, there are millions of tourist come to see this city from all around the world. So, here is the list of Prague things to do that you shouldn't miss……
- 1 Best Place To Visit In Prague:-
Best Place To Visit In Prague:-
1.Prague Castle:
- Above see the photo is a picture of Prague Castle which is a beauty in itself – and that is the reason why it's so famous among tourists and it is the perfect example of the skillful architecture.
- According to Guinness World Records, Prague Castle is the largest castle complex in the world, with the area covering almost 70,000 square meters.
- In this historical building, there are some famous parts like Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Great South Tower of Cathedral.
- As one visits the Castle, it can be felt that time has stood still. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic.
- For the entry, two types of ticket are available which offers a different set of sights and are valid for two days and purchased tickets are not be refunded.
|Type of Thicket
|Full Admitation
|Family Admitation
|Circuit A - Prague castle entrance fee
|Circuit B - Prague castle entrance fee
|Circuit C - Prague castle entrance fee
|Prague Castle Picture Gallery
|Exhibition The Treasure of St. Vitus Cathedral
|Powder tower Prague entrance fee
- Here 1 CZK to USD is 0.046 US Dollar.
- Here is the Prague castle opening hours
|Winter Season (November 1-March 31)
|Summer Season (November 1-March 31)
|Prague Castle complex
|6.00 - 22.00
|6.00 - 22.00
|Historical buildings
|9.00 – 16.00
|9.00 – 17.00
|Prague Castle Gardens
|Closed in Winter
|10.00 – 18.00
|Exhibition halls
|10.00 – 18.00
|10.00 – 18.00
|The Garden on the Bastion
|6.00 – 22.00
|6.00 – 22.00
- Here is the Prague castle Map & Address
2.Charles Bridge:
- Charles bridge is one of the best places to visit in Prague and the most popular places in the city.
- This amazing Charles bridge in the city is the oldest bridge which was constructed to replace the Judith Bridge, as it was badly damaged due to floods.
- The name of this bridge is named after the Czech king, Emperor Charles IV.
- Charles Bridge lies across the Vltava river, very low to it, making it seem as if resting upon it.
- In this bridge, there are 16 shallow arches and three elegant towers. It's the main attraction is 30 different Charles Bridge statues of saints which are inspired by Baroque style. Here are some of them…
|Statue Name
|Statue of John the Baptist, Charles Bridge
|Statue of Philip Benizi de Damiani, Charles Bridge
|Statues of Saints Barbara, Margaret and Elizabeth, Charles Bridge
- The best time to visit is late at night or early in the morning- when you have it all by yourself and you can admire the beautiful view.
- Also, don't miss the sunset, as it offers the most serene view of the castle with the evening sky.
- If you want to find the wonders of the city then ideal place for that is Charles Bridge Palace Hotel Prague: This hotel situated in the core of the verifiable focal point of the city just strides from the acclaimed fourteenth century Charles Bridge and Old Town square and strolling separation to every primary landmark and neighborhood attractions.
- Here is the Charles Bridge map…
3.Petrinska Rozhledna:
- Petrin Rozhledna was known as the Petrin lookout tower which is a 63.5-meter tall tower and it is very famous due to its resemblance to the Eiffel Tower. This tower is one of the best places to visit in Prague.
- It is 299 steps and it is hard to climb in Petrinska Rozhledna but the view from the top makes it worth your efforts.
- Ticket cost of Petrin tower is 105 CZK per adult which is approx. 4 Euros.
- There are 2 parts of this Petrin tower Prague, First one is cafeteria on the main level and a Second one is small exhibition area on the lowest level.
- Extra tip: Check out the sky observatory.
- Here is the map of Petrin park.
4.Dancing House:
- The name itself leaves one wondering, but wait till you see the building!!
- This interesting building is a mix of baroque and deconstructionist architectures.
- The stunning building exhibits an unusual shape-a woman and man dancing together, holding hands.
- The designer of this Dancing House Prague is Valdo Milunic and Frank O. Gehry.
- It has 9 floors with asymmetrical rooms in it. The ground floor has coffee shops while the spaces of 2nd to 7th floor are occupied by the offices.
- The top floor of the building is open for the public- with the city's leading restaurant and a gallery, you can enjoy the magnificent views of the city from the terrace.
- In this building, there is a Restaurant, Glass Bar, and Gallery. There is no dancing house Prague entrance fee and it is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. Entrance fee for a gallery is 190 CZK.
- Dancing house Prague address – Jiraskovo name. 1981/6, 120 00 Nove Mesto, Czechia.
5. St. Vitus Cathedral:
- This St. Vitus Cathedral is Dedicated to Saint Vitus, this cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece.
- St. Vitus Cathedral is the biggest and most important church in the Czech Republic.
- Placed within Prague Castle, this building has very interesting aspects inside like tall vaults, stunning glass windows and peculiar statues throughout.
- st. Vitus cathedral opening time is 9 am and closing time is 5 PM.
- The tourists come here to see the Chancel-high ceiling with a beautiful net vaulting, St. Wenceslas Chapel and the Royal Crypt.
- There is a beautiful Rose window, Golden Portal, and the Bell Tower in exterior comprises of the main entrance.
- There is a 150 CZK St Vitus Cathedral Prague entrance fee per person but entry to the cathedral grounds is free.
6.Prague Zoo:
- Well, you would possibly suppose that Prague has only historic attractions to offer. Then you want to visit the Prague zoo.
- It is no ordinary zoo with caged animals but, instead is walk through wild nature.
- This rugged terrain stretches over 10 km of walking through river valley to rolling meadows.
- Not only children, but even adults enjoy every bit of this wondrous treasure of nature.
- Here is the Prague zoo price table.
|Entry Fee
|Children under 3 years
|Free admission
|Children (aged 3 to 15 years)
|Students (with student ID card)
|Families (2 adults + 2 children)
- House of over 4,200 animals including 132 endangered species, the zoo is located near Vltava river in Troja district.
- prague zoo hours are from 9 AM to 4 PM.
- Here are some main attractions of the zoo – Przewalski's horse, Gorilla Pavilion, Giant Salamander House, Fur Seal Exhibit, and Children's Zoo.
- Here is the Prague zoo map…
7.Wenceslas Square:
- The best way to know about any city is to visit it's a most vibrant and happening place.
- Certainly, Prague's Vibrant side is discovered when you visit Wenceslas Square.
- If you want to see the nightlife of Prague then Wenceslas Square is famous for it.
- This is the center of the business and cultural communities.
- National Museum Building and Statue of Wenceslas are the landmarks here.
- In this buzzing square, you'll find the variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, luxurious shops, discotheques and numerous tourists passing by.
- It can be said that Wenceslas square in Prague is the place that has something for everyone.
- wenceslas square Prague hotel is famous for chill, eat, drink, dance and fun -making it the most memorable night.
8.The Clementinum and The National Library:
- clementine is one of the best places to visit in Prague.
- If you are a book lover-this place is heaven for you!! The Clementinum is the 2nd biggest complex building of the city, also the living center of education and culture.
- Its extensive grounds consists of the Astronomical Tower, Meridian Hall, the most beautiful Mirror Chapel, and the amazing National Baroque Library.
- The National Library is the biggest library of the Czech Republic with more than 6 million documents-some of which are most valued medieval manuscripts.
- The gorgeous Baroque library hall is decorated with amazing science and art-themed fresco paintings which surely leaves you astounded.
- klementinum mirror chapel is Probably the most beautiful part of the Clementinum complex.
- klementinum library Prague opening hours are daily from 10 AM including the weekend.closing time varies per season:January & February-4:30 PM,March to October-6:00 PM,November & December-5:30 PM.
- Clementinum Prague entrance fee is 220 CZK for adults,500 CZK for family,140 CZK for students and free for seniors and children below 7 years.
9.Prague astronomical clock:
- Situated at Old Town Square, Prague astronomical clock tower is a magnificent clock which is one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world which is still working.
- It is the most popular place among tourists. And the reason is the working of the clock.
- Each hour is announced with 12 apostles passing by the window above the astronomical dial and with the symbolic sculptures moving aside.
- A marvel of the early 15th-century technology, this fanciful clock is still fully functional.
- The astronomical clock also consists of 8 immobile figures on both sides of a dial and the calendar.
- Decorated with different intriguing symbols- this clock also exhibits movement of the sun, phases of the moon and the Zodiac.
- prague astronomical clock hours are from 9 AM to 10 PM.
10.National Gallery in Prague:
- Not only Prague is outstanding in its culture and beauty but it also has a passion for art and the National Gallery proves it true.
- National Gallery in Prague is not just one building but is 6 different buildings namely- Kinský Palace, Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia, Trade Fair Palace, Sternberg Palace, and Schwarzenberg Palace.
- The largest of gallery sites is the Veletržní Palác.
- It withholds a unique collection of Czech and international modern and contemporary art.
- The huge space is transformed into galleries with artworks, sculptures, and design- dating back from the mid-19th century to a modern era.
- You can enjoy the impressive collection of renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Vincent Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt and many more.
- It's a must-visit for an art lover. The entry is free for children and youth under 18 years and for students under 26 years.
This does not end yet because there are some more beautiful places in Prague to see or visit we can say that like an old town square, municipal house, National Museum in Prague, or many others.
There are some best places to eat in Prague, here they are – portfolio restaurant, Restaurant Alcron, Bellevue, Namaste India Indian Restaurant, Etnosvet or many more.
Here is the Prague attraction Map or tourist map you can say that in this map you see all the best place to visit in Prague.
Hope you had enjoyed our little glimpse into the history and culture of this city. It was a mere explanation of its outstanding beauty as no words can fully describe it and one can truly justify them only by visiting. So share this with your dear ones and embark upon an amazing trip to retreat your soul………
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Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2007
Winemaker's Notes:
Notes at release: We are committed to a philosophy of non irrigation, or dry farming, and are vastly alone in this belief. The majority of growers prefer to water throughout the summer. With dry-farming the vintage character expresses itself purely and we winemakers have to make our wines with what Mother Nature gives us. The beginning of 2007 was troublesome; we had one of the worst droughts since 1976. Despite the drought, the crop size was normal. The added stress from the lack of water combined with slow, even ripening and proved to be magical. 2007 was a stellar year for California Pinot Noir. Fermented entirely on native yeasts with the malolactic occurring spontaneously, this pinot is bottled without fining or filtration. The hallmark of this vintage is the saturating quality of the flavors. Decadent depth, concentration and wholeness stand out--somewhat reminiscent of 1994, another great year. Given the abundant stuffing of 2007, expect continued positive evolution for another 8 to 10 years.
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Just as the sunrise over Acadia National Park in Maine marked the start of their journey toward a lifetime together in August 2007, sunset saw the fruition of that promise as Jenna Bush and Henry Hager were pronounced husband and wife on May 10, 2008. Approximately 200 friends and family members blessed the couple with their presence, rising from the rows of white chairs situated on the grounds of the Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas as the 43rd President of the United States, like any other proud papa on his daughter's wedding day, walked his little girl down the aisle.
All eyes were on the bride in her Oscar de la Renta silk organza gown, the garment's beauty enhanced with the addition of quartz earrings from Anthony Nak and the dainty white flowers which she had gathered in her hair. Clutching her bouquet, she smiled at her mother (who had donned a turquoise blue dress by the same designer ) as she continued down the path which led her to a limestone altar crowned with a 4-foot tall cross, where her love waited to make her his bride.
Following the ceremony, in which the First Daughter received a wedding band to accompany her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, guests convened to a tent erected on the property, where 14 attendants in multi-colored Lela Rose chiffon creations and the maid of honor– wearing a pale blue gown with a metallic sheen that mirrored the moonlight rising overhead– sat at tables draped with mint green tablecloths and sampled slices of a four-tier wedding cake adorned with lavender, blue and white blossoms. The sounds of The Tyrone Smith Revue got the party going, but one tune tugged at the heartstrings of all in attendance as President Bush led his daughter out on to the dance floor as the the Joe Cocker classic "You Are So Beautiful" began to play.
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10 Tattoos For A Healthy Lifestyle!By Robert Davies
Cleaning leaving and a healthy life are something most people desire.
Fitness and taking care of yourself are essential for a healthy lifestyle, but did you know a tattoo can also help? Yep, putting your desire for a healthier way of living in ink can be a great way to remember your goals and keep you motivated. Eating healthily, exercising and all that goodness can actually be quite the struggle and shying away from it is all to easy, so putting a reminder on your body can be a great way to keep on track!
A healthy lifestyle inspired tattoo acts as a permanent reminder to work hard and reach your targets, it displays your intent to be the best you can be and they can also look pretty awesome!! They don't have to be a big in your face piece of ink but rather a small minimalist design that means something solely to you and encourages you to follow the path you choose!! If you're thinking of getting your own healthy living tattoo then here's a little inspiration!


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The Four Types of DecisionsPosted: 31 August 2015 Filed under: Business, Learning | Tags: cooperation, decision-making, strategy Leave a comment
Some members of our team (me included) were recently stuck on a decision, and that led to us getting stuck in a discussion vortex. After a couple weeks, we found ourselves scrambling to choose a path in the face of a looming deadline. We got it resolved, but that kerfuffle reminded me that there are always only four types of decisions.
From less to more involvement of team members, those decision types are:
1. Command – leader takes charge, asking no questions and just directing (mainly used in crisis);
2. Consultative – decision maker gets individual feedback from team members, then makes a decision;
3. Collaborative – team has a discussion, after which decision maker makes the call; and
4. Consensus – everyone has to agree or majority wins. This is only used for things like where to go to lunch.
90% of decisions are either #2 or #3. #1 through #3 require decision maker to be named before launching into the process.
Staying mindful of the four types is empowering for everyone who participates. When we aren't mindful of which type of decision we're making, frustrations can emerge. For example, people might think something is a consensus-driven decision, but others actually understand that it is really collaborative. Then people become upset because the decision maker simply made a decision without calling for a vote or without consensus being reached. But when we are mindful of the decision type, each person knows their role to play, and instead of trying to get their desired outcome, they are more apt to focus on fulfilling their role (giving thoughtful counsel).
Trust and a clear understanding of who is ultimately making the decision are big requirements for us to make good decisions and for everyone to feel good about the process. The participants need to trust the decision maker's judgment, and also trust that the decision maker will thoughtfully consider their input.
Within a trusting team, choosing a decision maker is almost always easier than reaching agreement.
Thanks to Craig Johnson for introducing me to this idea.
Five not-so-business books that informed my perspective on businessPosted: 11 August 2015 Filed under: Business, Learning | Tags: books Leave a comment
Jaywalking came up in conversation recently, and reminded me of a wonderful book that devoted an entire chapter to the subject: James Scott's Two Cheers for Anarchism. That got me reflecting on all the other non-business-y books that have informed my thinking about business.
The Valve Handbook for New Employees
Through their employee handbook, Valve introduced me to the idea that an empowered work environment can work at a large scale.
Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, Matthew Crawford
A recovering philosopher and disillusioned think tank executive director decides to start a motorcycle repair shop. The book articulated an important idea that I now reflect on nearly ever day: extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation.
Two Cheers for Anarchism: Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play, James Scott
Scott shares six short stories of how anarchy (I'll define anarchy as "emergent order without authoritarianism") guides the overwhelming majority of human interactions. The book was a great reminder to me of the danger of top-down and the virtues of bottom up.
Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand
This book probably has the second largest number of attacks and dismissals penned by people who have never read it (the Bible holding the top spot). Rarely have I come across a critic who has ever opened it. Atlas Shrugged is a story about creativity, what it means to be creative, how that affects the world, and what would happen if we lost our creative people.
The Man Who Planted Trees, Jean Giono
This very short and beautifully illustrated book follows a French shepherd named Elzéard Bouffier, from the eve of WWI through the end of WWII. It's the story of what happens when vision meets consistent and deliberate action. Setting out to plant a garden is aspirational; Setting out to plant a forest is visionary.
School and AnxietyPosted: 9 August 2015 Filed under: Health, Learning | Tags: Children, school Leave a comment
Peter Gray presented some data about the correlation between anxiety in children and the school calendar in an article in his Freedom to Learn series.
"Kids are people," Gray writes, "and they respond just as adults do to micromanagement, to severe restrictions on their freedom, and to constant, unsolicited evaluation."
I thought a chart might make it easier to digest, so I put this one together via Google Sheets.
This looks only at data from the Hartford Connecticut Children's Mental Center. I'd love to see this on a national scale, for specific cities and regions, and–though I can't imagine how the data would be collected–from school to school (including homeschoolers and unschoolers).
The CEO as Steward of the TreePosted: 8 January 2015 Filed under: Business, Learning | Tags: leadership Leave a comment
Some friends and I were recently discussing the CEO job description, with each of us sharing what we do everyday. The CEO role is different from that of a Founder, and I approach my responsibilities as CEO by viewing myself as Steward of the Tree.
Over the years, we have nurtured a tiny seed of a company into a healthy little tree. Our tree helps all sorts of creatures live their lives: it offers shade for customers, fruit for owners, and branches on which employees can build their nests. The leaves that fall during autumn decompose and fertilize the forest floor of our community. Our seeds scatter in the wind, take root elsewhere in the forest, and begin their own journey toward tree-dom.
Our tree is still young, and has plenty more room to grow. My task as Steward of the Tree is to help it fulfill its potential – to grow to maturity so that it's impact is amplified many times over what it is now.
I can make reckless decisions that stunt its growth or kill it. I might push it to grow at a rate that's ultimately unhealthy, and would cause its branches to weaken or would jeopardize it's strength by not giving its roots time enough to dig deeper into the soil. Or I might be negligent or lackadaisical, so that other trees reach up and block our sunshine, and then our little tree will wither.
When I'm being most effective, there's not really anything that I must do. The tree is just fine without me tending to it for a few days. But there is always something I could be doing: whether it's pruning a rogue branch, inspecting a fungus, or simply learning about how to help trees be healthier.
If there's nothing in particular that I need to do on a given day, rather than feeling lost, useless, or guilty about it (which I've come to learn is a common feeling among CEOs), I should feel some pride: I have helped a seed grow to a strapping young tree that doesn't need my immediate attention. If the tree needs my constant tending—if I am fighting back blights or urgently toting buckets of water during dry spells—then perhaps I am tending it in the wrong way. That's probably a signal that I could be doing a better job as a steward.
A core responsibility of the steward is to provide. Provide comes from the Latin prōvidēre, with prō meaning "forward," and vidēre meaning "to see." To be a provider, one must literally see forward.
Our executive team recently finished The Hard Thing about Hard Things, and we spent a good bit of time on the one of the common themes in the book: the difference between "wartime" and "peacetime" CEOs. In growing our business through four years of a great economic apocalypse, every day certainly felt like battle, and I'm grateful to have shared that difficult journey with some incredibly talented and committed people.
Today, we may not feel so many immediate threats to our existence—we have enough recurring revenue, enough operating income, and enough cash on hand to withstand a great many blows—but insidious threats still loom. We are no longer battling to ensure that our tree survives until tomorrow or next month. Today, we battle to ensure that our tree is thriving years from now. The threats are less obvious and palpable (which makes some aspects of the steward's job more challenging), but they're still all around us. We must still combat our greatest enemy: complacency.
A handful of writings and people that have influenced my thinking about the CEO's job:
The Man Who Planted Trees, Jean Giono
How Andreesen Horowitz evaluates CEOs, Ben Horowitz (this post was also in THTAHT)
What a CEO Does, Fred Wilson
I first came across the "CEO as Steward" analogy from one of our customers, Scott Barr of Southwest Exteriors, an accomplished remodeler in San Antonio.
(Really) Young EntrepreneursPosted: 11 June 2014 Filed under: Business, Learning, Uncategorized | Tags: Children, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, parenting, sales 4 Comments
My kids are always starting businesses. They aren't often successful businesses, but I love their effort and their indomitable spirit.
The lemonade business has been pretty good, but only when they time it right. The front-yard restaurant was surprisingly successful despite them selling only imaginary food. But the rock business! That one was horrible.
Both my kids love rocks. They don't love rocks so much that they'd be willing to buy one, but their love for rocks is so strong that they believe other people would gladly pay 50¢ for any one of the small stones they've pulled from the creek behind our house.
Two winters ago, when the lemonade business wasn't really a good option, they set up their rock stand and tried selling to passers-by. Whenever anyone would get close, Alex would shout, "Rocks for sale! Get your cool rocks here!"
Unfortunately, there wasn't enough foot traffic for them to get any real traction, so they decided to take their game on the road. They bagged up the rocks, and started walking around the neighborhood. I tagged along.
Justice versus PeacePosted: 10 June 2014 Filed under: Learning, Quotes | Tags: relationships 2 Comments
A friend of mine recently observed,
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who want peace and those who want justice. I used to be justice-minded. The older I get the more I become focused on peace.
His comment was part of a larger discussion about how to resolve significant differences that inevitably emerge within valued relationships. What do you do when a loved one feels that you have wronged her and you feel wronged by your loved one?
My friend and I weren't talking about life-threatening situations. Obviously, that's a whole different story. We were talking about the little arguments that peck away at relationships. They're questions about money or pride or preference.
When those disagreements come up, what do you do? For my friend, he decides whether it is more important that he be right (justice) or that he have a healthy relationship (peace), and then acts accordingly.
The College Grad, the Endurance Athlete, or the Ferrari Owner?Posted: 28 May 2014 Filed under: Business, Learning | Tags: causation, college, correlation, roi Leave a comment
The New York Times revealed that college graduates earn 1.8x that of high school graduates with no college. The author concludes that "15 years or 17 years of education [makes] sense as a universal goal."
The author doesn't share absolute average earnings for college graduates and high school graduates, but a little googling suggests that high school grads with no college earn an average of around $35,000. So it appears that people can boost their income to an average of $68,000 by earning a college diploma! That's a huge difference, and it makes for a compelling argument in favor of going to college, right?
As bold as they are, I think they aren't pushing that logic far enough. If we really want people to be more prosperous, we should have everyone become an endurance athlete!
Fortune says that people who sign up for triathlons earn an average of $126,000 (which is over 3.6x high school grads). Even better, we should have everyone sign up for the New York City Marathon. Those folks earn an average of $130,000 (a 3.7x premium)!
My point, of course, is that earning a college degree correlates with high monetary earnings, but does not necessarily result in earnings. If correlation was causation, we'd be better off encouraging folks to sign up for triathlons and marathons. Endurance events are much much cheaper, and one can prepare for a marathon in less than half a year.
Someone in here claims that the average income of Ferrari owners is $570,000! That's over 16x the average for high school grads! Ferraris for everyone!
Question: If you had to hire one of three people, and you knew only one thing about each person – that one had a college degree, one had completed a marathon, and one owned a Ferrari – which would you hire and why?


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Recipes for "Kitchen Princess" appear in each volume of the Japanese manga towards the very back. Each recipe contains illustrations, and readers follow instructions to make every dish that the main character, Najika, makes in the story. A total of 45 recipes appear throughout the entire run of the manga, which lasted from 2004 to 2008.
For instance, prepare Polka-Dot Pancakes with 1 egg, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder. Whisk the egg and then add sugar before mixing these ingredients together. Next, pour in the milk, mix again, and sift in the dry ingredients before stirring everything together. You can add some blueberries or raspberries to the pancakes as they cook on the stovetop.
Cook the pancakes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit with a little bit of oil or margarine added to the cooking surface. Turn over the pancakes after two or three minutes of cooking to brown both sides. The recipe suggests syrup, butter, jam or honey as a topping, and people who prefer lactose-free milk can use soy milk instead of dairy.
Najika's recipes also come with tips. For example, the recipe for Polka-Dot Pancakes explains that humidity is bad for baking powder, therefore you should store it in a dry place. For mont blanc, the manga suggests cooks use sweetened chestnuts that are already peeled for an easier recipe.


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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has completed Phase 1 of the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), according to Eric Bush, DVM, veterinary pathologist at USDA's Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health in Fort Collins, CO.
"Names of participating producers have been turned over to USDA's Veterinary Services and producers can expect to be contacted this fall beginning Sept. 10," he explains.
When contacted, producers will be invited to participate in Phase 2, which entails completing a 45-minute interview on swine health and management, Bush says.
"They will also have the opportunity to sign up for free testing, including testing a grain sample for particle size analysis, testing blood from sows or finishers for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome and/or testing fecal samples for salmonella," he adds. Results from the testing of feed, blood and/or feces will be returned to producers.
"Information from the fifth NAHMS swine study will aid the National Pork Board/National Pork Producers Council to facilitate trade and inform policy debates with science-based information," Bush states.
"I wholeheartedly encourage any producer who can participate in the NAHMS Swine 2012 study to do so," says Jim Niewold, Illinois pork producer who has been active in the NAHMS projects.


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Caring for you New Dentures
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As a disclosure statement, I'm not an accountant or a lawyer. This is a file that I use for my everyday ReSelling business.


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WARREN, NJ . – Parents, staff and fellow students filled the Performing Arts Center stage at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) to get "this close" to witnessing nearly 70 student musicians explore some 17 classic jazz compositions during the Annual Spring Jazz Concert on Thursday, April 26.
For the Jazz Concert, the PAC stage was dressed down to sport a darkened "jazz club" atmosphere. WHRHS Instrumental Music Teacher and Conductor Paul McCullen said the decision to place both the audience and the performers on stage was part of the strategy to replicate the more "intimate" atmosphere of a jazz club. McCullen said the student musicians ranged from first-year students to seasoned seniors, even musicians selected for All-Region bands. He complemented the music teachers and music programs in the sending districts, Warren, Watchung, Long Hill and Green Brook, for sending WHRHS such well-trained student musicians.
The student musicians seemed to have not just learned and mastered the songs academically, but also warmed up artistically to the songs selections. They came from legendary jazz greats, with numbers composed by the likes of Cole Porter, HoagyCarmichael, Henry Mancini, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Charles Mingus, among others.
In addition, there were a variety of band configurations for the performances. There were three experience levels of straight jazz bands. The most experienced of these bands performed the last four numbers of the evening, and seemed to perform each one flawlessly.
Also performing was the WHRHS Orchestra, which showed just how "jazz cool" stringed instruments could be. There was also a classic All-Star Dixie Band, with only six student performers,that demonstrated just how much it really knew how to capture the "New Orleans" sound, with a rousing rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In." The evening even boasted three sung jazz performances, featuring soloist singers from the WHRHS Choral Music program. One sang with a full jazz band, a popular set up during the golden age of jazz. Two were accompanied by recorded jazz music, including one singing the Frank Sinatra classic, "Fly Me To The Moon."
For the jazz connoisseur in the audience as well as for the student instrumental musician looking to learn by playing the masters, this performance, like all performances by the musicians, singers, actors and dancers in the WHRHS Arts Department, was designed to both educate and entertain, said WHRHS Arts Department Supervisor Dan Bertelli.
The Spring Arts Season
The Jazz Concert on April 23 kicked off the WHRHS Arts Department Spring Arts Season, which will also include:
• The Annual Dance Ensemble performance, offered both onFriday and Saturday night, May 11 and 12, in the South Auditorium;
• The Spring Arts Exhibition, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, May 30, 31, and June 1, featuring student creations using a broad array of visual arts media, such as painting, drawing, photography, mixed art, pottery and ceramics, video and filmmaking, jewelry, fashion, weaving, and woodworking. The artwork will be displayed in the school's main entrance atrium, as well as up and down the corridors surrounding the PAC;
• On Wednesday evening, May 30, The Script & Cue Drama Department will present "2018 Evolution of Theatre," in Room 94, across from the backstage entrance to the PAC."The Audience will surround the stage," according to the program notes, "as they watch actor's recreate Theatre's development from Greek to Modern Theatre."
• The annual Spring Instrumental and Vocal Music Concerts, with the Instrumental Band Concert on Thursday, May 31, and the Vocal Music Concert, Friday, June 1.
• In addition, the crowd-pleasing "Dancing with the Teachers" evening of fun and expression from unexpected people, pairings and performances, will be held on Monday evening, June 11.
Jazz Concert Musicians
The student musicians who played at the Jazz Concert were:
Alto Sax, Conner Cheng, Timothe Iroudayassamy, Grayson Mejia, Manthan Naik, Sanjay Subramanian, and Brendon Tang; Tenor Sax, Andres Marquez, Wyatt Mejia, Adam Moszczynski, John Schmitt, and Vijay Subramanian; and Bari Sax, Brynn Montoro, James Narayanan, and Sean Wittmaack; and
Trumpet, Andrew Cuonzo, Miah Manning, Lauren McAvoy, Carl Peterson, Elisabeth Russo, Matthew Schaefer, and Kathryn Sellinger; Trombone, Ryan Britten, Jack Horan, Martina Lavender, Cristina Sarrico, and Christopher Strona; and
Piano, Bryan Boretz, Anisha Jackson, and Kevin Whittmaack; Guitar, Alex Azarian, Zachary Goodman, and Ben Kosakowski; Bass, Anjali Blow and Kyle Merritts; and Drum Set, Al Tortoriello, Max Schwartz, and Natalia Sosniak.
Violin I, Kaleigh Brunner, Catherine Cai, Emma Golkin, Victor Hu, Dave Ki, Jenny Li, Annamaria Newmark, Carter Rosen, and Tyler Wu; Violin II, Rawan Abdelaty, Isabella Bruno, Harrison Lavelle, Erin Nielsen, Gabriella Pontoriero, Shruthi Ramasamy, Luis Rodrigues, Neha Venkatesh, Luke Viera and Tiffany Wang; Viola, Zoe Golkin, Emma Selvin, Joselyn Wang, Valerie Wang, and Jaimie Yue; Cello, Roshni Dave, Madeline Dietrich, Daria Monti, Spencer Shao, Ariana Stoddard, and William Wu; and Bass, Anjali Blow, Benjamin DeGuilo, and Michael Horzepa.
Jazz Concert Program
The Program of songs included the following numbers:
By the WHRHS Jazzy Band, "Begin the Beguine," by Cole Porter; "Georgia on My Mind," by Hoagy Carmichael; and "It Had Better Be Tonight," by Henry Mancini, featuring student vocalist Summer Stuart;
By the WHRHS Orchestra, Disney Classics, featuring a medley of "Chim Chim Cheree," from "Mary Poppins," "A Dream is a Wish," from "Cinderella," "It's a Small World (After All)," and "Zippity Doo Dah;" and "Highlights from 'Jersey Boys'," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Walk Like A Man," and "Can't Take My Eyes off You,"
By the WHRHS Lab Band, "My Little Suede Shoes," by Charlie Parker; "Caravan," by Duke Ellington; "Four," by Miles Davis;and "Superstition," by Stevie Wonder;
Student soloists accompanied by recorded music: Justin Horowitz singing "Fly Me to the Moon," by Bart Howard," and Nicole Bell singing "Proud," by Heather Small;
By the WHRHS All-Star Dixie Band, "Lazy River," by HoagyCarmichael and Sidney Arodin, and "When The Saints Go Marching In," originally a traditional Black Spiritual, first recorded as a jazz number in 1938 by Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra; and
By the WHRHS Jazz Band: "Basie – Straight Ahead," featuring music recorded by Count Basie and his Orchestra; "Cottontail," by Duke Ellington; "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," by Charlie Mingus;" and "Why We Can't Have Nice Things," by Gordon Goodwin.


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I will begin with the favourite of all, Shimmer powder shade 4. Its a Pale silver gold shade , I opened it and first thing came in my mind that oh it can perform as a great highlighter as well and yes!!
I created a look and used it both as an eyeshadow and as highlighter as well and it was looking gorgeous , since it has gold shade which is so pretty.
This shade is a Classic brown shade , I wonder there was no shade description on the back so yes its Classic Brown shade #47.
Brown shade is one of the key shades an artist use in makeup and this brown shade is very useful and well pigmented .
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Glitter cream shade #1- Gold
When i opened the package i was most excited to use this product but when i used it it really disappointed me , its a beautiful shade and i wanted to use it as we use loose glitter in eyemakeup but according to its creamy texture it was easier to apply but very difficult to set :/.
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Final Thoughts :
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To promote the development of the industrial sector, especially MSME sector, the government has introduced various schemes that provide financial subsidy to the eligible enterprises. Some of these subsidy schemes are specifically for certain industrial sectors, while some of them like CLCSS are available for a wide range of industries.
Some of the major subsidy schemes of the government and public institutions are provided below. These can be categorized as follows:
Textile Industry - Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS)
Ministry of Textiles introduced the Technology upgradation fund scheme (TUFS) for textiles and jute industry in April 1999 to facilitate induction of state-of-the- art technology by the textile units.
The benefits under the scheme include:
5% interest reimbursement of the normal interest charged by the lending agency on RTL, or
5% exchange fluctuation (interest & repayment) from the base rate on FCL, or
15% credit linked capital subsidy for SSI sector, or
20% credit linked capital subsidy for powerloom sector (An option for 'front ended' subsidy provided w.e.f. 1st October, 2005), or
5% interest reimbursement plus 10% capital subsidy for specified processing machinery.
IDBI, SIDBI and IFCI were the nodal agencies for Non-SSI textile sector, SSI textile sector and Jute sector respectively. However, w.e.f. 1st October, 2005, 13 additional nodal banks have been appointed under TUFS for determining eligibility & releasing the subsidy for the cases financed by them.
To know more details on TUFS, click here.
Food Processing Industry - Scheme for Technology Upgradation/ Establishment/ Modernization for Food Processing Industries
This Scheme covers the following activities: Setting up/expansion/modernization of food processing industries covering all segments viz fruits & vegetable, milk product, meat, poultry, fishery, oil seeds and such other agri-horticultural sectors leading to value addition and shelf life enhancement including food flavours and colours, oleoresins, spices, coconut, mushroom, hops. The assistance is in the form of grant subject to 25% of the plant & machinery and technical civil work subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 lakh in General Areas and 33.33% upto Rs. 75 lakh in Difficult Areas.
To know more details on the scheme, click here.
Leather Industry – Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS)
The scheme is aimed at enabling existing tanneries, footwear, footwear components and leather products units to upgrade leading to productivity gains, right-sizing of capacity, cost cutting, design and development simultaneously encouraging entrepreneurs to diversify and set up new units
The financial assistance under the Scheme will be investment grant to the extent of 30% of cost of plant and machinery for SSI and 20% of cost of plant and machinery for other units (i.e. non small scale units) subject to ceiling of Rs.50 lakh for technology up gradation /modernization and/or expansion and setting up a new unit. The rate of assistance would be @ 20% for all units (both SSI and Non-SSI) above Rs.50 lakhs subject to ceiling of Rs.2 crore.
The nodal agency for release of assistance, monitoring and interface and coordination with FIs, Banks and the Government is SIDBI.
To know more details on the scheme, click here.
Coir industry
The Coir Board runs various subsidy schemes for the coir sector, as provided below:
A Central Sector Scheme on Rejuvenation, Modernization & Technology Up gradation of the Coir Industry was launched during 2007-08, on a pilot basis, to facilitate the sustainable development of the Spinning and Tiny/Household Weaving Units of the coir industry by providing proper work sheds and enabling replacement of traditional age old ratts with motorized ratts in the Spinning sector and replacement of traditional looms with the mechanized looms in the Tiny/Household sector in the first phase, during XI Plan. The main objectives of the scheme include modernization of Coir industry by adoption of modern technology in production and processing of Coir in the spinning and weaving sectors; Upgradation of the production and processing technology for improving the productivity and quality; and increasing the efficiency and productivity for enhancing the earnings of the workers and income of spinners/ tiny-household sectors, among others.
The norms of assistance are as below:
Spinning unit: The financial assistance or government grant/subsidy would be 40% of the project cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 80,000 (Rupees eighty thousand only) per unit.
Tiny/ household unit: The financial assistance or government grant/subsidy would be 40% of the project cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 2,00,000 (Rupees two lakh only) per unit.
For more details, click here.
The Coir Board runs a scheme for financial assistance to the coir units in the brown fibre sector. The rate of financial assistance under the scheme is 25% of the cost of equipments and infrastructural facilities subject to certain ceiling limits based on the type of unit.
For more details on the scheme, click here.
The purpose of the scheme is to give one time subsidy to fibre/ curled coir production units in the brown fibre sector to carry out production at periods of power cut/ low voltage and to ensure supply of brown fibre and curled coir to meet the requirements of rubberized coir products, coir rope, yarn and mats and matting sectors.
The quantum of subsidy for one unit will be 25% of the cost of generator set subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000/-. This will be a one time financial assistance and will be granted on the basis of expenditure incurred by the unit.
For more details, click here.
Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Technology Upgradation (CLCSS)
The Scheme was launched in October, 2000 and revised w.e.f. 29.09.2005. The revised scheme aims at facilitating Technology Upgradation of Micro and Small Enterprises by providing 15% capital subsidy (12% prior to 2005) on institutional finance availed by them for induction of well established and improved technology in approved sub-sectors/products. The admissible capital subsidy under the revised scheme is calculated with reference to purchase price of Plant and Machinery. Maximum limit of eligible loan for calculation of subsidy under the revised scheme is also been raised Rs. 40 lakhs to Rs. 100 lakh w.e.f. 29-09.2005.
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will continue to act as the Nodal Agencies for the implementation of this scheme.
To know more details, click here.
Quality Upgradation/Environment management for small scale sector through incentive for ISO 9000 /ISO 14001 /HACCP Certifications
In order to enhance the competitive strength of the small scale sector, the Government introduced an incentive scheme for their technological upgradation/quality improvement and environment management. The scheme provides incentive to those small scale/ ancillary undertaking who have acquired ISO 9000/ISO 14001/HACCP certifications. The scheme for ISO 9000 reimbursement in operation since March, 1994 has now been enlarged so as to include reimbursement of expenses for acquiring ISO 14001 certification also.
The Scheme envisages reimbursement of charges of acquiring ISO-9000/ISO-14001/HACCP certifications to the extent of 75% of the expenditure subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- in each case. The Scheme is valid upto 31st March 2012.
To know more details, click here.
Market Development Assistance Scheme for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
The scheme offers funding for participation by manufacturing Small & Micro Enterprises in International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions under MSME India stall; sector specific market studies by Industry Associations/ Export Promotion Councils/ Federation of Indian Export Organisation; initiating/ contesting anti-dumping cases by MSME Associations and reimbursement of 75% of one time registration fee (w.e.f. Ist January 2002); and 75% of annual fees (recurring) (w.e.f. Ist June 2007) paid to GSI (Formerly EAN India) by Small & Micro units for the first three years for bar code.
The permissible subsidy is as below:
The Govt. of India will reimburse 75% of air fare by economy class and 50% space rental charges for Micro & Small manufacturing enterprises of General category entrepreneurs.
For Women/SC/ST Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurs from North Eastern Region Govt. of India will reimburse 100% of space rent and economy class air fare.
The total subsidy on air fare & space rental charges will be restricted to Rs.1.25 lakhs per unit.
To know more details, click here.
Financial Assistance on Bar Code
The basic objective of financial assistance is to enhance the marketing competitiveness of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) by way of:
Providing 75% of one-time registration fee and annual recurring fee (for first three years) paid by MSEs to GS1 India.
Popularizing the adoption of bar codes on large scale amongst MSEs, and
Motivating and encouraging MSEs for use of bar codes through conducting seminars on Bar Code, etc.
To get more details on the scheme, click here.
Raw Material Assistance
Raw Material Assistance Scheme aims at helping Small Scale Industries/Enterprises by way of financing the purchase of Raw Material (both indigenous & imported). This gives an opportunity to SSI to focus better on manufacturing quality products. The benefits of the scheme include:
Financial Assistance for procurement of Raw Material upto 90 days.
SSI helped to avail Economics of Purchases like bulk purchase; cash discount etc
NSIC takes care of all the procedures, documentation & issue of Letter of credit in case of imports.
For more details, click here.
Marketing Assistance
Under the Scheme, marketing support is provided to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises through National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to enhance competitiveness and marketability of their products, through following activities:
Organizing International Technology Exhibitions in Foreign Countries by NSIC and participation in International Exhibitions/Trade Fairs
Organizing Domestic Exhibitions and Participation in Exhibitions/ Trade Fairs in India
Support for Co-sponsoring of Exhibitions organized by other organisations/ industry associations/agencies
Buyer-Seller Meets
Intensive Campaigns and Marketing Promotion Events
Other Support Activities
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Performance and Credit Rating
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The one chore I hate to complete weekly is planing my meals. I always hit a brick wall when I have to pull together dinner ideas. It seems we eat the same things over and over again – much to my husband's shagrin. In fact, I hate it so much that it sometimes be worth it to pay someone to help me. And wouldn't you know it, along comes Relish!
This is a site that does just what I need help with. The cost is minimal, $7.00 a month, but iti does the thinking for you. Each Thursday, they post new menu ideas. You read through the list and decide what sounds good. You can even go through your weekly ad for items on sale and choose meals accordingly.
They offer freezer meals if you need to cook in advance and even Gluten Free menus. You select the menu items from the list and it will even generate your entire shopping list for you! You can head over here and take a look around to see if it works for you!


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The tragic events of Friday in Newtown, CT captured the headlines and airwaves throughout the world this weekend. All for good reason as the act was sickening and horrific. These were young children that were slaughtered. As Americans we came together regardless of our political persuasion or religious beliefs to and pray, express our condolences […]
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Children's Tours – School Tours of Issaquah History Museums
A guided tour is a fantastic way to explore Issaquah's rich cultural heritage! You can arrange a guided tour of the Gilman Town Hall, the Issaquah Depot, or both.
Our age-appropriate guided tours for kids are designed to support and augment Issaquah School District's curriculum standards. Tours may also fulfill requirements for Girl Scout, Boy Scout, or Camp Fire badges. We are happy to tailor our tours to the needs of your group!
Trained guides use inquiry-based methods to engage students and let them guide the tour. Both museums contain hands-on elements that make history come alive for kids.
Gilman Town Hall tours address the themes of pioneer life, communities,Issaquah's early industries, and the general history of our town. Children can set off an imaginary charge with an authentic dynamite blaster, ring a logging camp bell, and explore the old old two-cell town jail constructed in 1914.
Issaquah Depot tours address the themes of the Industrial Revolution, travel and communication, and the early economic development of Issaquah. Students experience a bit of what it was like to be a railroad passenger, a station agent, or a member of the train crew. explore a variety of displays, many of which include interactive elements such as a telegraph.
You may also choose to extend your tour experience with a discussion of the Bill Haddon mural of Issaquah's history, or a brief walking tour of sites around the Depot.
Scheduling Your Tour:
- Allow 1 hour per facility for adult tours.
- Allow 45 minutes per facility for school-age children tours.
- Allow 30 minutes per facility for pre-school age children (3-5).
- All tour arrangements are subject to the availability of docents and/or staff to conduct the tours.
- Evening tours, Sunday tours, or holiday tours may be difficult to accommodate, although we will do our best!
- Tour arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance of the tour date.
- Maximum group size is 25 people. If your group is significantly larger than 30, we can arrange multiple tour times or help you create a round-robin tour schedule.
- Tour for Issaquah School District classes are free of charge. All other groups (including private schools, home-school organizations, and schools outside the district) are subject to our standard tour fees.
- For all tours, we charge a tour fee of $10 in addition to standard admission.
- Standard admission for adults is $2 per person.
- Standard admission for kids is $1 per child, including accompanying siblings. Additional fees are waived for adult chaperons.
- Fees should be paid by cash or check prior to the beginning of the tour.
- Please let us know if admission fees are a barrier to your museum visit. We would be happy to work with you.
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They report that the average cost of a wedding in Philadelphia is $25,247. This is just an average and many factors influence the total cost of any wedding. They say that you should expect to spend more, anywhere from 50%-100% more, for experienced professionals.
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The days of the Kim dynasty holding a total authoritarian grip over North Korea may well be "numbered," one of the country's highest-ranking defectors said on Wednesday, adding that dissent is on the rise in the isolated Asian country.
"The traditional structures of the North Korean system are crumbling," Thae Yong Ho said at a press conference in Seoul, according to the New York Times
Speaking to reporters, Thae said that the North Korean regime's attempts to crack down on the spread of outside information and unsanctioned economic activities was not working as a result of corruption and what he called unprecedented resistance.
"Low-level dissent or criticism of the regime, until recently unthinkable, is becoming more frequent," he said, according to NBC News
Thae called on foreign powers to continue sanctions against North Korea, and argued that the dissemination of outside information would be the best way to spark a rebellion within the North.
immediately send a brigade to forcefully bring back a defector from Pyongyang if they had been to China. They would go through an interrogation process lasting more than a year, and many would die. Their families would be sent away to remote rural towns or prison camps.
My friends were subject to days of torture and interrogation. As they didn't even know that I'd left the country, they didn't suffer retaliation as severe as being sent to a prison camp or eviction from Pyongyang, though, and my father was able to avoid punishment with the aid of some party officials who vouched for him. Plus, my father is highly educated and, as he has earned a good reputation in the North, I imagine the regime couldn't treat him harshly because they are conscious of public opinion
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China has finally complied with the UN sanctions put in place at the end of last year, releasing a list of dual use items that are now prohibited from going to N. Korea. China also warned N. Korea about performing any nuke tests during the Chinese new year like they did last year.
While I agree China is partially to blame for the North
On the bumpy road to North Korea's top ski resort, work gangs hack and shovel the fresh snowfall to clear the route for busloads of their fortunate fellow citizens.
There are thousands of them.
Men, women and children, red-faced from the blizzard conditions and freezing cold, wrapped up in jackets, scarves and hats, smashing the snow like metronomes with pickaxes and sticks. They the push it aside with makeshift wooden shovels.
The chief of North Korea's powerful secret police, long considered the right-hand man for the top leader, Kim Jong-un, has been dismissed on charges of corruption and abuse of power, the South Korean government said on Friday.
The firing of the chief, Gen. Kim Won-hong, as minister of state security highlights the turmoil that has engulfed the upper reaches of Mr. Kim's government. The general is the latest in a series of high-ranking party and military officials Mr. Kim has fired, demoted or executed as he tried to consolidate his totalitarian power through what South Korean officials and North Korean defectors have called a "reign of terror."
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No way man, the world needs a united Korea. The Koreans deserve their independence. Before WW2 they belonged to Japan. It was Communist Chinese ambitions that divided the country. These people deserve to be together again just like Germany.


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Generally a systematic approach to problem identification and troubleshooting will yield a faster solution than the "best guess" approach. This webcast details how to best structure a systematic investigation of the problem to make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
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HUSHconcerts has a long and successful history of creating, producing, and directing large-scale events. As part of our mission to create memorable and unusual experiences for our community, we have been a force in dozens of exceptional festivals, exhibitions, and annual parties. In fact, our first-ever event was the 1998 San Francisco Mardi Gras Ball, which lasted until 2013 when it was transformed into Mardi Squaw. Our first major festival undertakings were the North Beach Jazz Fest (now on hiatus) and SF Funk Festival (an annual club run). Among the annual theme parties we have developed are the beloved Burning Man arts collective benefits Icebreakers Ball and Freqo de Mayo, the Black Valentines Ball, and the Bridge Series. Today, our festival work is best exemplified by two of San Francisco's most elaborate festivals, Ghost Ship Halloween, and Sea of Dreams NYE.
We excel at helping smaller properties to find paths to sustainable growth while preserving their unique DNA. We are also adept at consulting on established properties to improve or refine an area of concern. If you have an annual event that you need help in developing, please read out to us and we will be happy to have a look. Contact Us!


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We want you to love living here, so we've included some perks just for you
- Enjoy yourself in the Resident Lounge. The lounge may be rented out for parties and get togethers for a $500 fee ($250 Refundable and $250 Non-Refundable).
- Kick back on a landscaped, rooftop deck with patio furniture, a gas grill and sweeping views of the mountains, Lake Union and the Seattle skyline.
- Connect with Mother Nature in community green space.
- Get your flex on in a fully outfitted fitness room with cardio equipment, free weights, a universal gym, yoga mats and more.
- Snuggle up to four-legged family members in our pet-friendly homes.
- Smoke Free Community
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And some space for your stuff
- Reserved parking stalls
- Charging stations for electric cars
- Reserved bicycle stalls/storage
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- Private storage units
Interior finishes include
- Expansive, operable windows to let fresh air inside.
- Private decks on select homes, offering expanded outdoor space.
- Private landscaped patios on the third floor.
- Full-size, stacked washer/dryer with storage space and custom shelving
- Energy Star rated appliances in mist gray, including dishwasher and above-range microwave.
- Durable plank flooring in warm wood tones.
- European weathered teak-style cabinetry installed flush with contemporary stainless hardware.
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Apple's flagship phone – the iPhone 5S and low-cost version iPhone 5C – are going to be announced next week, but rumors are something that aren't going to stop until and unless Apple announces them officially. So while we wait for the event with fingers crossed, let's take a look at Apple's new fingerprint sensor that will be embedded in the iPhone 5S. If we're right, then the low cost version of the iPhone won't come with any such fingerprint sensor.
We've previously seen Sonny Dickson posting many leaks on his website, and this time he has posted high quality photos of the home button. Perhaps this is the first time that we're seeing the home button in such clear images, which means instead of pure rumors without any evidence, we now have something to rely on.
Dickson claims that these are the photos of the iPhone 5S's home button. What's notable though is that the sensors and flex cable bear a remarkably different design when compared to the iPhone 5 home button. Nor do these resemble to the previous iPhone 5S part leaks.
While the design differences have yet to be technically assessed, they could have a whole lot to do with the rumored biometric fingerprint scanner that numerous pundits and analysts have predicted.
With this new leaked part, Apple will be adding an extra layer of security to their flagship phone. Plus until now, numerous sources have confirmed that the iPhone 5S will come with the fingerprint sensor. But what isn't clear right now is will Apple allow other third-party apps to use this sensor, or will it be limited to Apple?
We'll need to wait until the September 10th event to find out. Until then, check out our complete coverage of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.


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Crossings at Carlsbad
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Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your vacation? The Crossings of Carlsbad offer you a beautiful place to play a relaxing game of golf. Only thirty minutes from downtown San Diego, The Crossings offers a golf course, restaurant, and facilities that showcase the charm and friendliness of this seaside community.
The Crossings at Carlsbad is a popular place for locals and tourists alike. It's been voted by GOLF Magazine as one of the "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play". The Crossings offers a variety of fun amid the amazing design of rugged canyon terrain, sprawling green fairways, and memorable vistas.
Aside from a relaxing game of golf, you can also hold weddings, banquets, or other events. With beautiful surroundings, quality service, a seaside atmosphere and delicious food, you can hold a picture-perfect wedding or other event in their facilities.
The charming clubhouse sports 28,000 square feet of gorgeous architecture like vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, custom dance floor, large built-in bar, a wrap-around veranda and spectacular panoramic views of the golf course and the Pacific Ocean.
The cuisine that's offered at The Crossings clubhouse is award winning and delicious! With a vast selection of menus to choose from, you can design a package that will delight your guests from the first course to the last. With personalized service and a quality team, the staff will ensure that your day is as special as you expected it to be.
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WOW! PRO-AMNESTY ERIC CANTOR LOSES IN VIRGINIA – By 10%
The pro-amnesty House Majority Leader loses in Virginia!!
Via Politico:
7th District
Republican 75.0% Reporting
D. Brat 56.1% 29,842
E. Cantor (i) 43.9% 23,310
Cantor got trounced!
Ann Coulter who led the charge against Cantor, weighed in:
Hmmm. Maybe the voters aren't clarmoring for amnesty …
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race by Mary Ping
The message may be the medium, but for some eco-savvy fashion designers, it's not simply enough to use organic materials, nontoxic processes, and fair-trade practices. The ongoing Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion exhibit, held at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery in NYC, aims to examine the relationship we have with the clothes we acquire, consume, and cast off, from the way they look to how they make us feel.
Susan Cianciolo's hand-crafted dress
Although recycling and using sustainable textiles are par for the course in eco-fashion, the exhibit seeks to "broaden sustainability by exploring ideas related to modularity, minimalism, and memory," according to Francesca Granata and Sarah Scaturro, the exhibit's curators. "It is ultimately up to the consumer to really start thinking about what they wear and why they wear it," Scaturro tells Ecouterre.
It's ultimately up to the consumer to think about what they wear and why they wear it.
It's ultimately up to the consumer to think about what they wear and why they wear it.
With an artist/designer roster that includes Bodkin, Alabama Chanin, Susan Cianciolo, Kelly Cobb, Loomstate, Rogan, Max Osterweis/SUNO, Zoë Sheehan Saldaña, SANS, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Uluru, and Andrea Zittel with Tiprin Follet/Smockshop, the exhibit's lineup surveys impressive territory in terms of where sustainable fashion may be headed. Their message: Slow design can be au courant, as well as refreshingly attainable.
Zoë Sheehan Saldaña's "Shopdropping" garments
Particularly intriguing are the fashion-art projects of Zoë Sheehan Saldaña, whose subversive "Shopdropping" garments are acquired at a local Vermont Wal-mart, then replicated by hand by matching fabric, design, and embellishments. After the tags from the original garment are sewn onto the copy, the duplicate is secretly placed on a Wal-Mart store rack to be sold at the original price.
100-Mile Suit by Kelly Cobb
You've heard of the 100-mile diet, but what about the 100-mile fashion diet? Kelly Cobb's "100-Mile Suit" was created using materials acquired within a 100-mile radius of her home. But more than that, the suit's labor-intensive crafting process—it took 20 artisans several months to complete—clearly underscores the vast resources and cheap labor involved in global manufacturing, even with something as basic as a T-shirt.
The 100-Mile Suit was made with materials acquired within a 100-mile radius of the designer's home.
In a similar vein, Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Wins the Race) hand-stitched and artfully reconstructed designs challenge fashion's love affair with trends and rapid-fire turnover. Presented as a bimonthly "clothing diary," Ping takes the familiar and subverts it into something almost entirely unrecognizable.
Tiprin Follet and Andrea Zittel's Smockshop "Uniform Dress" series
An oldie but goodie, Andrea Zittel's long-running "Uniform Dress" project became a group endeavor in the hands of the Smockshop artist collective. "Rules make us more creative," Zittel once said, and nothing demonstrates that ethos better than the unique and completely one-of-a-kind dresses that came out of reinterpreting Zittel's original design.


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"Gravekeeper's Visionary"
As the saying goes, if you can't beat them, join them.
This format is proving to be
extremely hostile already, and for those of you who know me, you'll know
that I'm loving every second of it. The omnipotent Legendary Six
Samurai have already taken center stage for this format, followed
closely behind by Gravekeeper's and, more likely than not, X-Sabers. Of
course, in such a format I wouldn't dare to play anything that loses to
any of these meta decks. Hence I will be keeping Infernity as a casual
deck and a casual deck only.
So, you may be thinking, "What on
earth is Valafar up to this time?". If the image wasn't obvious enough, I
will be playing Gravekeeper's. My tastes point me towards control
decks, and Gravekeeper's are the best control deck that has seen the
light of day in years. With the ability to ruthlessly shut down your
opponent's plays and mercilessly pummel their opponents into dust,
Gravekeeper's were my deck of choice.
Whilst my second and third copies
of "Pot of Duality" will be annoying to attain, I will have completed
this deck within the next 2 or 3 months. Moving on, here is the deck
list I intend to use.
Monsters [15]
[3] Gravekeeper's Recruiter
[3] Gravekeeper's Spy
[3] Gravekeeper's Commandant
[3] Gravekeeper's Descendant
[3] Gravekeeper's Assailant
Spells [14]
[2] Royal Tribute
[2] Mystical Space Tyhpoon
[3] Pot of Duality
[2] Gravekeeper's Stele
[1] Dark Hole
[2] Necrovalley
[1] Book of Moon
[1] Allure of Darkness
Traps [11]
[2] Solemn Warning
[1] Solemn Judgment
[1] Torrential Tribute
[1] Mirror Force
[2] Bottomless Trap Hole
[2] Dimensional Prison
[2] Starlight Road
Extra Deck [9]
[3] Stardust Dragon
[3] Chimeratech Fortress Dragon
[3] Cyber End Dragon
There are a few changes I may make
to the deck list. I may drop "Torrential Tribute" in favor of
"Compulsory Evacuation Device" like many other GK players. Additionally,
depending on how it tests, I may also drop the third "Gravekeeper's
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Chances are good that, at some point, Harold Ramis cracked you up.
His acting, directing and writing credits form arguably the greatest comedy canon of all time -- it includes Animal House, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack, Stripes and Groundhog Day.
Ramis died yesterday of complications from an autoimmune disease.
But despite his associations to Chicago and Second City, Ramis' ties to St. Louis also helped inspire some of his best, most gut-bustingly hilarious films.
See also: Setting the Record Straight: East St. Louis and National Lampoon's Vacation
For instance: The stick-it-to-the-dean antics in Animal House (which Ramis co-wrote) were partly inspired by his college days in Washington University in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity.
It was Ramis who wrote the character Bluto for John Belushi -- meaning he takes a large share of credit for the most spectacular food-fight to ever grace the silver screen.
Though it seems almost obvious in retrospect, Ramis revealed to the Post-Dispatch in 2005 that the R&B club featured in Animal House was based on an actual club he and his college buddies patronized in East St. Louis, Leo's Blue Note.
After graduating in 1966, Ramis spent another seven months in St. Louis while working at a mental hospital. In an interview for the 2009 book And Here's The Kicker, he recalled that the experience "prepared me well for when I went out to Hollywood to work with actors."
"People laugh when I say that," Ramis continued, "but it was actually very good training. And not just with actors; it was good training for just living in the world. It's knowing how to deal with people who might be reacting in a way that's connected to anxiety or grief or fear or rage. As a director, you're dealing with that constantly with actors."
See also: Comedian and Missouri native David Koechner is still known only as "that guy." Will Anchorman 2 change that?
Ramis went on to become a comedy force of nature in Chicago, writing jokes for Playboy and joining the pioneering improvisational comedy group Second City, where also met Belushi and Bill Murray.
Ramis managed to insert St. Louis into another of his later comedies, National Lampoon's Vacation. Many remember that particular scene -- where Chevy Chase takes his family on an ill-advised detour through crime-ridden St. Louis -- for its hilarious (but bluntly stereotyped) parody of urban crime.
In a 2004 interview with Riverfront Times, Ramis said that he regretted making the scene, in which a group of black gang members terrify Chevy Chase's fictional family and strip down their station wagon for parts.
"I apologize for the whole scene," said Ramis at the time. "I wouldn't think of doing a thing like that now. It was supposed to be about prejudice, when in fact it was prejudiced."
In the end, Ramis will be remembered for his stunning run of comedies in the late '70s and '80s and for his collaborations with Bill Murray. (For what it's worth, we think Ramis' directorial masterpiece, Groundhog Day, should be required viewing for the human race.)
We'll leave you with one of our favorite Ramis moments, as Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters.
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