text:
Related Post
25 Modern Ideas to Decorate Your Apartment Walls
The original design of the walls is the key to expressive and interesting interior! And these will not argue, because of the walls depends on many things. Bright and Sunny or dark and rich shades or able to give the room a light and open space, or to fill it with mystery. In this article we will talk about what direction in the actual design of the walls in 2015.
This year more than ever in fashion naturalness. Leather, stone, brick and wood – finish options. Welcome not only natural materials, but their imitation. For example, Wallpaper, textured under the brickwork or cladding pebbles will be a great budget option for those who don't have a large sum of money.
Fashionable this year will be a vintage motifs and floral patterns that will give the room the magnificence, or of romance. But let us all in order.
Trend one: simplicity and individuality
The rules and some standard techniques in the design of the dwelling has passed, today is the uniqueness and originality in the first place, but it needs to be subtle combination of colors, patterns and decor.
Regardless of the style of the interior wall color must be natural, even if it's bright colors! Color, natural green, blue sky, sea waves, bright spring colors can not only create a cozy atmosphere in the house, but to fill her cheerful energy.
Unique interior, you can create and decor items. Various panels of wood, leather or glass, bamboo or stone fragments of the walls will give the house a special flair. Using similar elements in the interior design you can take a white color, which will make the room spacious and light. And what could be easier than white walls? Just imagine white living room with dark furniture and original colorful painting above the sofa, with elements of decor in neutral shades, creating a smooth transition between contrasting combinations. This combination will create a simple but quite comfortable interior.
The second trend: natural
For the original design, comfortable and natural interior is a wonderful source of inspiration will be the nature in which most harmoniously blended color.
How To Decorate Blank Walls on the Cheap
If you like the beach – combine blue or blue with sand and bronze shades. Like autumn leaves – add to the interior of several shades of autumn palette. If you are inspired by the winter landscape, the white background of the walls – the correct decision. And to complement this interior can be different shades, what are the most preferred.
Discreet monogram and floral patterns in soft smoky tones will make the walls expressive, and drawings with a combination of bright and rich natural colors will eliminate the need to decorate the walls with additional elements.
Trend three: a combination of materials
The combination of different types of finishes in the same room for a long time already in Vogue. And this trend remains in the current year. This design method can be used in the premises for any purpose.
In the bedroom or nursery this can be a wall, which is a bed in the hallway separate parts in the form of paintings and murals. In the living – room wall, which is the TV or fireplace.
Options for combining different finishes can be just a mass. This may be masonry, veneer, artificial or natural stone, decorative plaster, textured or 3D Wallpaper, Wallpaper pattern, textile or liquid Wallpaper, wood plastic or glass panels. All of them can be used in different combinations, only you choose the right color.
Options for combining different finishes can be just a mass. This may be masonry, veneer, artificial or natural stone, decorative plaster, textured or 3D Wallpaper, Wallpaper pattern, textile or liquid Wallpaper, wood plastic or glass panels. All of them can be used in different combinations, only you choose the right color.
Stone walls in the interior
The design of a large corridor
Examples of wall design
Let us consider some interesting finishes of walls, which may become a source of inspiration for those who conceived in their home repairs.
First option: white walls.
White – the color of purity, lightness which is able to visually expand the space. Interior design living room with white walls, you can use the white top – dark bottom. As dark shades can be gray, blue, green or Burgundy. To make this interior more expressive enough to add rich colors in the form of cushions and paintings on the walls.
The bathroom is also possible to use exclusively white. Here you can easily connect the tiling with plaster or glass.
Second option: black and white combination
The combination of black and white – a classic of the genre. This combination will always be in trend. And depending on how much black color will be used in the interior will depend on the richness of the room. The abundance of white will visually expand the room, and shades of gray will smooth clear contrast.
If the black and white combination to dilute the saturated blue or Vice versa neutral color light wood, the interior will get a completely different mood.
Third option: floral motifs in the interior
Romantic nature will enjoy decorating the walls with floral patterns. It can be Wallpaper with delicate monogram, and there may be contrasting painted walls that support the theme used in the interior textiles. While the color scheme may be in completely different shades.
Fourth option: rich wall
In any room of the original will look wall saturated natural colors. For example, the olive color of the walls will combine well with beige upholstered furniture and cabinets with a pronounced texture of the tree. Great decor in this composition will be an abstract painting with vivid natural colors.


text:
Joe Rosochacki
» Click to list general statistics » OR, select a date :
A Baker's Dozen Plus 1
There was an old lady who lived in shoe,
She had too many children and she doesn't what to do……….
Check That!
That is fairy tale,
read more >>
- Hits: Number of visitors who read the poem on the given date.
- Posts: Number of visitors who posted the poem to a friend (via e-mail) on the given date.
- Dates that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list.
- Dates, poems and poets that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list. Statistics are generated daily.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tired of all those pesky potholes randomly scattered on the roads around town? Or maybe you'd just like to catch a break on those ever-increasing utility bills. What local issues would you like to see a newly elected Springs mayor address?
Susan Rissman from downtown is a massage therapist and singer
Do you know who you're voting for in the mayoral race? Yes, Richard Skorman, without question.
What about Skorman do you like? I sing on Thursday nights in his restaurant, and I just see what he has done for this whole area, and how it's created so much community. His stores have created community and I think he'll do the same as mayor.
If elected, what kinds of changes for the city would you like to see come from Richard Skorman? I think continued support of the foundational pieces of the city, and not just downtown, but the continued support of small business in the city, is a big deal.
Amanda White from the south side is a receptionist
Do you plan on voting? Yes, I do.
Have you decided on a mayoral candidate? Not yet, I'm still looking at the options.
How do you think this election compares to national elections? The local scene always seems lower scale. It's hard because I don't really see the changes that they've promised either nationally or locally, so it's hard to really judge that there's a difference.
How will you decide your vote for mayor? I'm going to look at the issues that they're saying they're going to solve. I'm going to see if the changes that they promote are going to help the individuals as well as the community — that's what I'm looking for.
Mark Slaugh from central Colorado Springs is general manager of a medical marijuana center
Who are you voting for? It was a tough choice for me. What set it was the [Colorado Springs Medical Cannabis Council] political mixer, when the candidates were able to come out and speak. Hearing Tom Gallagher and his passion and his vote on how he's gone for medical cannabis in this city so far, is really what cemented my vote for him.
Is the particular topic of medical marijuana the main issue you'd like to see addressed in the city? I think it's a huge issue we have to address, especially given the saturation of dispensaries in town and how we're going to be moving forward.
How do you think our local elections compare to the national political scene? I think we have one of the most divided cities in the nation. We're probably a very prime example of how the rest of the world looks.


text:
This event has passed. See where we're heading next on our world tour!
The Virtual Reality Summit is heading to Seoul on June 22-24, 2016. After its debut alongside Inside 3D Printing in Santa Clara, California, Virtual Reality Summit has broken out to its own show for 2016. Virtual Reality Summit Seoul will feature three days of:
- Covering both the current and future markets of VR/AR across the full spectrum of industries and verticals
- 3 Days of deep perspective, analysis, advice, and forecasting for VR/AR professionals navigating today's challenges
- 15+ not-to-be missed sessions, panels, and news-making keynotes on the latest VR investments, applications, tools, devices, and mobile adoption challenges
- Consult with top international experts on the latest technology advancements, content creation, digital entertainment, and deal flow
Virtual Reality Summit is co-located with Rising Media's industry leading Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo and RoboUniverse Conference & Expo. Attend, learn and network with the bright new stars and long-term superstars at the summit that spans the continuum of the business of VR/AR.
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00am – 6:00pm | Thursday, June 23, 10:00am – 6:00 pm |
Friday, June 24, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00am – 6:00pm | Thursday, June 23, 10:00am – 6:00 pm |
Friday, June 24, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Media Partners
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thursday, June 23, 10:00am - 6:00 pm |
Friday, June 24, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
For all sponsorship inquiries in the US, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
For all sponsorship inquiries in Korea, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Unity Technologies is shaping a booming global games market and has seen escalating uptake of the Unity engine and its complementary and integrated game promotion, user retention and analytics services. The Unity engine is far and away the dominant global game development software. More games are made with Unity than with any other game technology. More players play games made with Unity, and more developers rely on our tools and services to drive their business. http://unity3d.com/kr
FXGear; We are a developer of cutting-edge computer graphics technologies for use in visual effects production, 3D animation, gaming, and digital content generation applications. http://www.fxgear.net/en/
3D Factory will create a new media world ecosystem through 3D system & contents providing. For more information, please visit http://www.3df.co.kr/
AIXLAB is a professional design studio specializing in VR, Motion Graphics and Interactive Media. For more information, please visit http://aixlab.com/?ckattempt=1
Altair's corporate culture thrives on seeking out business and technology firsts to radically change the way organizations design products and make decisions. We are focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for our clients' improved business performance. http://www.altair.co.kr/Default.aspx
COLOPL NI, Inc. is a San Mateo, California-based mobile games studio that makes fun new experiences for the portable gamer lifestyle, catered to the Western market, In October 2015, COLOPL NI released its very first game, Colopl Rune Story, based on the chart-topping hit in Japan, White Cat Project, rebuilt from the ground up for an international audience. COLOPL NI will soon unveil its 2016 lineup of original IP for players around the world to enjoy anytime and anywhere! http://www.coloplni.com/
Answer; Description Coming Soon. http://www.ianswer.co.kr/
AUTOVILL believes that Space need to deliver meaningful contents by feeling, hearing, seeing the space. AUTOVILL has tried to combine ehxibition & culture with MEchatronic technology. AUTOVILL dreams the future that we will make harmorny between customers' space and Information, Technology, Knowledge, Arts. http://www.autovill.co.kr/
Clicked; For more information, visit http://clicked.co.kr/
DoDaam is a company leading the domestic and overseas defense and commercial industries facing endless challenges, with R&BD and infinite possibilities. http://www.dodaam.com/main/
Forum D&P was established in the year 2008 as a partnership between Ineuf Architects Inc. established in New York in 2000, and architects who had worked in France and Korea. The company has set up branches in Piedmont and Seoul. We are an architectural firm and international design network that has successfully performed various field and scale projects such as urban planning, architecture, interior design and graphics. Through research, strategy development, and decades of experience, Forum D&P has developed its own design language. http://forumdnp.com
In 2009, INDIGO Entertainment started specializing in interactive content based on the CG technology. Since then, we have accumulated manufacturing technology and know-how in special areas such as 3D / 4D animations, Circle-Vision 360°, and projection mapping.Through HMD VR content creation support projects organized by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and Korea Radio Promotion Association, we emplaced the Korea's first permanent VR exhibition 'Seokguram HMD Travel Experience' and were well praised by the industry and the public. http://indigoent.com
Interactive Lab is a research laboratory of new interactive ideas. Interactive Lab's strongest skill is multi-touch technology. We create interactive presentations of products and events, extraordinary games, product configurators and impressive multi-touch stuff. We create new ways of interaction with products you used to pass by. Interactive Lab explores, creates and develops the newest interactive techniques. We share our best advances with our clients & make together projects usually described as "For the first time in Russia…" Technologies that we develop to serve our clients today, used to be a subject of scientific experiments and academic studies only few years ago. Interactive Lab builds finished multi-touch products starting from ideas and design to custom hardware and software. Multitouch is - natural user interface made for interaction with objects using fingers and gestures. Also we develop interactive sales tools, impressive exhibition stands and look-and-feel presentations for iOS. We experiment with augmented reality, mapping projections, incredible machines and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.interactivelab.ru/
Jamong is VR Contents Provider company. Jamong is providing high quality of VR Contents. For more information, please visit http://www.vr-jamong.com/
LGNSYS;For information, please visit http://en.lgnsys.com/
MARBLUS is developing educational contents for childrens. We're providing our service & contents to global such as USA, Sweden, UK etc. We're trying to develop the best platform which is covergedn with IT technology to improve the effect of education and our service & contents quality. http://www.marblus.co/
MOCOMTECH has been established since 1953 and started as a optical company. We provided our optical products to Japanese Companies such as NIKON, OLYMPUS. We're specialized in making Screens with our special technologies. Please visit our website for more information http://mocomscreens.com/
Since it was founded in 2000, Naviworks Co., Ltd. is a specialized company in ICT convergence simulation including virtual training simulations for the public, private and military applications, control and tactical training simulator, disaster safety training systems, entertainment simulators based on the state-of-the-art virtual reality technology and experience, and provides smart controlling services of IoT-based plant, facilities, vehicle / vessel, etc. based on the platform and technology for military and civilian situation control. We at Naviworks Co., Ltd. are committed to create the world's most innovative products and services in the related field, and will be born again every day as "a Global Smart Company to lead the customer's soft power" to attain customer satisfaction through our constant technical maturity. http://naviworks.com/
Polariant has a special technology which name is mobile VR motion tracking controller , using the world's first tracking technology that utilizes the characteristics of polarized light. For more information, please visit http://www.polariant.io/
Seesaw; For more information, please visit http://www.seesawvision.com/
TIUMCNC is specialized in ICT, Medical, Helthcare business. We're trying to convergence between ICT, Medical, Helthcare. And We'll lead and crreat the market by this convergence. http://www.tiumcnc.com/
WILTEMS is Korean Representative Manufacture in Optical Instrument, Optical Apparatus and we are also specialized in design Optical System, and Sales. We Will provide the best quality of Optical products and our products will cover every Robotic, Drones and VR/AR Gear. For more information, please visit http://www.wiltems.com/
PR Newswire is the premier global provider of news release distribution and multimedia platforms that enable communication professionals to leverage content to engage with their key audiences. We provide end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content – from rich media to online video to multimedia – and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels.
Official Newswire Partner
BusinessKorea was founded in 1983 and in the last 32 years has been the link between foreign businessmen and world opinion leaders in the Korean economy with the most reliable medium of the business. The Online Daily News Portal of www.businesskorea.co.kr has done very well in English Business Media, representing Korea in Google news, Daum news, The Wall Street Journal, Factiva and interlocking etc. http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/english
The Korea Business Leaders Alliance is fundamentally different from other business-focused groups in Korea. Some of the things that make us unique include the following principles we live by; the KBLA is committed to a high-quality member body and membership is invitation-only. A high-quality member list means each and every one of our members is a valued contact for other members. It also means there is less noise and off-topic interruptions that lower the quality of member communications. Being choosy with our members allows us to cultivate a strong community feeling of trust, meaningfulness, and long-term value. Membership is limited to 500 members, all of whom are either geographically in Korea or hold managerial responsibility over operations in Korea. http://kbla.info
Virtual Reality Reporter is a media outlet and community for virtual reality, augmented reality. VR storytelling, 360 video and immersive technology! https://virtualrealityreporter.com/
The VR/AR Association (The VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between innovative companies and people in the virtual reality and augmented reality ecosystem that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry standards, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies. http://www.thevrara.com/
VRBOX; For more information visit http://vrboxkorea.com/.
VRN is the biggest and most specialized media for VR/AR market & industry. For more information visit http://www.vrn.co.kr/.
VRFC is the special community which is composed of VR/AR experts in Korea. VRFC will provide the chance to network and share the VR/AR contents, technology, device, and the trend of VR/AR market, industry. We will keep pursuing construct the best condition & environment for VR/AR industry and market for everyone. http://www.tvcamera.or.kr/
VRTalk; Discussion forum related to everything 'Virtual Reality'. For more information, please visit http://vrtalk.com/
Yoodong; For more information visit http://bbabam.com/


text: So the cat knocked a glass of grape juice and it briefly touched the home key on my galaxy tab. Thankfully my tab still works fine, But talk about a heart attack moment. My only problem is that now the home key sticks when presing it. It doesnt matter really it all still works, but if theres a way to fix the stickiness id like to. Do you think those electronics wet wipes are ok to use? I am a little scared of using anything at all moist. I know how water can kill these kinds of things. Any suggestions? Sent from my GT-P6210 using DroidForums


text:
This section contains 1,387 words
(approx. 4 pages at 400 words per page)
The Mysterious Portrait Summary
Part 1. An artist called Tchartkoff happens to be passing a little picture shop when he stops and looks at the simple prints. Tchartkoff finds these prints trite and does not understand why so many people are fascinated by them or stop so often to look. However, when Tchartkoff is caught by the proprietor after staring himself for quite some time, he feels guilty. Tchartkoff goes into the store to see if there is anything truly worth buying in the store. Tchartkoff finds a portrait that shows some talent, but appears unfinished. Tchartkoff buys the painting after negotiating a price of twenty kopeks. As Tchartkoff walks home, he realizes that he had spent his last twenty kopeks.
At home Tchartkoff has to wait for his servant to come and open the door. The boy tells Tchartkoff that the landlord came...
(read more from the The Mysterious Portrait Summary)
This section contains 1,387 words
(approx. 4 pages at 400 words per page)


text:
Treatment Programs >> Kentucky >> Residential Recovery Facilities-Vine Grove >> Inpatient Oxycodone Rehab Detox Centers
Serving Vine Grove, Kentucky and the surrounding local area (zipcodes: 40175) with professional and caring treatment and therapy, we are dedicated to the emotional well-being of our clients who value commitment and finding solutions to their problems..
We are conveniently located in Vine Grove KY and address behavior problems in adults, adolescents and younger children, Depression, Anxiety, Stress management, Bipolar disorders, Divorce/Separation/Blended families, Conflict resolution, Physical/Sexual/Emotional abuse, Solution-focused brief therapy, Workplace/occupation issues, Self-esteem, Behavior modification, Alcohol and substance abuse..
Addiction rehabs across the country provide a broad assortment of drug addiction treatment choices. Drug addiction is quite harmful to mankind. Regrettably, it's the folks actually involved in drug dependence who deny the demand for getting any therapy.
Addiction is merely self-destructive and doesn't have any adaptive cost or reason. It's unfortunate that all these people today aren't serious about getting clean in their addictions. In case the alcohol dependence isn't so severe, an alternate treatment like at-home detoxification may do the job.
Call 855-880-8977 to schedule your consultation at our local VINE GROVE KENTUCKY 40175 offices.
Can we help you get the help you need? Find the listening ear of a qualified addiction rehab counselor who understands – 24 hours a day; we can provide treatment options and compassionate help. You just need to make the call.


text:
Maclean's magazine, Candian equivalent to the US Time magazine.
The Canadian winter that never was. In 65 years, we've never seen such warm winter days with so little snow;
That our national identity, our culture and our economy are so tied to winter makes what's happened over the last few months all the more disconcerting. On average, Canada experienced temperatures 3.6° C higher than normal this winter, and 18 per cent less precipitation. This season was, in fact, the third warmest and the second driest in 65 years. Which might not sound so bad except that the last two times it was warmer, in 2009-10 and 2005-06, it was much snowier and wetter. And the last time it was drier, in 1956-57, it was colder. Until now, Canada has never had such hot days with so little snow. "So in many ways," says David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada, "this has truly been the year that winter was cancelled.
If interested you may read the full article on line.


text:
BAGHDAD — Five Iraqi athletes invited to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have been barred from competing in August, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.
"We suspended (the Iraqi National Olympic Committee) back in June because of the clear interference of the government," spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said. "When we did that we also invited the Iraqi government to discuss possible solutions, but we haven't received any positive response from them."
The athletes -- one each in judo, archery and weightlifting, and two in rowing -- had been training with financial support provided by the IOC, according to an IOC spokeswoman. But as of Wednesday, the entry deadline for most Olympic events, Iraq had no recognized Olympic committee to enter a team.
Iraq disbanded its committee in May, saying it had failed to hold required elections, and replaced its members with government appointees. A month later, the IOC announced it would not recognize the new committee and called for reinstatement of the old one. Iraq refused.
There remains a slim chance for Iraqis to compete in track and field, where the entry deadline is the end of this month. Under track and field rules, each NOC has the right to send one male and one female athlete to the Olympics. "Provided the Iraqi government moves and reinstates the National Olympic Committee, there is still some hope," Moreau said.
Spokesmen for the Iraqi National Olympic Committee and Ministry of Sport could not be reached for comment. The head of the committee said he had not received any formal announcement of the ban.
"I think it is not fair," said Entifadh Qanbar, a former adviser to the committee who quit in June. "I don't think we're going to win any medals -- that's difficult to say -- but this would have been a very positive thing in light of the recent security (situation), and very important psychologically for the Iraqi people."
Dozens of Iraqi athletes, coaches and athletic officials have been killed since the war began, and 30 employees of the committee were kidnapped in 2006. Many athletes have trained outside the country since then.
Spangler reports for The Miami Herald. Issa is a McClatchy special correspondent in Baghdad.


text:
We have a tiny human! We've had our little guy for over 8 weeks now but he still seems brand new to me, and we learn something new about him every day. This is what I know so far: he has copper coloured hair (let's not call it ginger JUST yet) and beautiful flint grey eyes, he loves listening to his daddy sing (we're still unclear as to why, or to what this says about his hearing), and like most babies he does his best sleeping in moving vehicles. Even though he popped out looking exactly like his abba, most people tell us he looks like my little brother Gids. Am ok with that. Gids is a pretty decent looking human. Our baby boy is especially tall/long and is already wearing 3month clothes!
He was a star at his brit and hardly cried, but I think we can attribute that to the wonderful and lovely mohel we found (as well as a magical anaesthetic cream and a giant dose of Acamoli…). He smiles all the time which is the best thing EVER and he's just discovered that most of his fist can fit into his mouth, bringing him great joy. So much saliva. yuck. I don't think we'll be giving him back anytime soon though, he's pretty darn cute.
In Hebrew, Oz means strength or valour but refers to an inner kind of strength rather than the Ironman/bodybuilder kind. I often feel like living in this country takes a whole lot of inner strength and determination so we're hopefully equipping him with the right kind of strength it takes to love this country, land and people. Bentzion is his middle name and while it's an old fashioned kind of name in Israel (even though Bentzi's an awfully cute nickname, I couldn't see it being his first name), one shabbat morning I sat reading the paper and having a coffee (because one does not waddle to shul at 8 months pregnant,it's unsightly), it came to me.
With a tear in my eye, I thought about how introducing a child into this world, but particularly into the situation in this country of ours, is both a wonderful and terrifying prospect. Even though I am so often disappointed by things that go on here in Israel, I still desperately want him to be proud of where he comes from – his religion, the tradition, the history, the culture, the people, the land. Bentzion literally means 'son of Zion' because that is exactly what he is. He doesn't just belong to me and D, this gorgeous baby boy of ours also belongs to his people, to Am Yisrael. Zion isn't just a place, it's also a hope and a concept of the future – everything that children embody.
In the night when I am feeding him,when D is sleeping and everything is peaceful and silent (although recently the hubs has been doing a 2am bottle for which I am SO grateful) I look down at my little one guzzling away and feel incredibly blessed! After so much waiting and wanting and a wonderfully easy pregnancy and a crazy, natural birth – out came this funny looking gift. Trying to see to all his needs as well as keeping my head above water is one of the hardest things I've ever done. There were moments during his first month when I was home alone all day with him and wanted to jump out the window. But we spent a bit more time together and started to learn each others' habits and now we are mostly hunky dory. This little squishy person is the most wonderful and miraculous thing. And as for the crying fits and frequent refusal to take naps? As Jo says, 'Good thing they're so cute'.
Introducing our baby boy, Oz Bentzion Mazor!
Cant believe he was THIS small just a few weeks ago!
And now he looks a bit more like this…
Birth story: coming soon!


text:
Bank of Baroda recruitment 2016-17 notification 194 posts: Bank of Baroda, Zonal Office (Bhopal Zone), Plot No. 202, Ganga Jamuna Complex, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Zone-I, Bhopal- 462 011 invites applications for vacancies for Full time Sweeper-cum-Peon and Peons in Subordinate cadre as indicated below.
Bank of Baroda Jobs 2017 hiring Details:
|Organization Name
|Bank of Baroda
|Name of Post
|Sweeper-cum-Peon and Peons
|No of Post
|194 posts
|Last date to apply
|16th December 2016
|Job Location
|Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Bank of Baroda free job alert 2017 vacancies information
Name of Post:- Sweeper-cum-Peon
- Total no. of Posts:-188 Posts
- Age Limit:- 18 to 26 years as on 22.11.2016
- Pay Scale:- Rs. 9560 – 18545/- Per Month
Name of Post:- Peon
- Total no. of Posts:-06 Posts
- Age Limit:- 18 to 26 years as on 22.11.2016
- Pay Scale:- Rs. 9560 – 18545/- Per Month
Qualification:- Minimum a pass in Xth Standard examination or its equivalent.
Age relaxation:- The upper age of the candidates in relaxable for the following specified categories to the extent indicated below.
- Candidates belonging to PWD communities: 10 Years
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities: 05 Years
- Candidates belonging to OBC communities: 03 Years
Selection Process:- Selection will be only through the mode of examination (online) strictly on merit.
Application Fee:-
- For SC/ST/PWD/EXSM Category candidates: Rs.100/-
- For All Other Categories candidates: Rs.400/-
Candidates pay application fee through Online Payment (Credit Card, Debit Card & Net Banking) OR Offline.
How to apply online for Bank of Baroda exam 2017:- Interested and eligible candidates may apply Online through the website http://bhopal.bobcareers.in/ from 26.11.2016 to 16.12.2016.
Important Dates:-
Starting Date to Apply online: 26.11.2016
Closing / Last Date to Apply online: 16.12.2016
Click here to view the detailed advertisement in Hindi
Click here to view the detailed advertisement in English


text:
How to Ride Greno
Here's Ratboy and Peaty showing how to ride new tracks in Greno woods, which were built by money raised by Peaty's Steel City Series. They start out on the newly completed DH3, then jump over to the Pub Run. The camera is well shaky but the whips are massive!


text:
If you don't believe that snoring causes sleep loss, then you've probably never had to sleep in the same room as someone who snores. Few things are as detrimental to a good night's sleep as a partner who sounds like they're running a chain saw on the other side of the bed.
Doctors estimate that at some time in their lives, up to 50 per cent of all people snore, some regularly and some intermittently. As troubling as it is to be on the receiving end, snoring can cause sleep disturbances and health issues for the snorer, resulting in bigger problems than just a grumpy and very tired bedfellow.
A Noisy Nuisance
Snoring is caused by an obstruction in airflow, usually in the throat. Normally when we breathe, air moves silently, but when the throat and soft palate relax just a bit too much, air forces the tissues to rub together and produce harsh, grating noises. Structural differences between people can account for some snoring; some people who have a long, soft palate, a large uvula, or intact adenoids are more prone to snoring, since their throats are just naturally more obstructed. Temporarily blocked sinuses, caused by a cold or infection, can also be enough of an obstruction to cause temporary snoring that originates in the nose. Many allergy sufferers and those with chronic nasal congestion find that they snore more often when their sinuses are blocked. Snoring can also be caused by a deviated septum.
Relaxed muscles in the throat can contribute to intermittent snoring, too. In younger people, alcohol or sedatives can cause the relaxation, which depress the nervous system and slacken the throat and tongue. Even one's sleeping position can be a factor. Sleeping on the back is known to prompt the muscle relaxation that causes snoring more often than sleeping on the side or the stomach. Older people can be more prone to snoring as well, since decreased muscle tone is part of the aging process.
One of the largest causes of chronic snoring is sleep apnoea. This condition results in such a severe airway constriction that the lack of oxygen causes the sleeper to wake up, often dozens of times a night. It affects men more often than women, and is found more often in people who are overweight.
Harsh Consequences of Harsh Sounds
Besides a tired and irate partner, snoring can cause health problems. Especially in conjunction with sleep apnoea, snoring can lead to sleep loss or even sleep deprivation. Long-term obstruction of the airways can lead to low blood oxygen levels, which in turn leads to increased blood pressure as the heart pumps more to compensate. All of these result in daytime drowsiness, an inability to concentrate, memory loss, and depression. Another consequence of sleep apnoea is enlargement of the heart, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Men with sleep apnoea are also more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Along with being detrimental to health, chronic snoring can also take its toll on relationships. Many couples choose to sleep apart in order to escape one person's snoring. The noise is involuntary, but it's very hard for the non-snoring partner not to become upset and resentful at being kept awake. Trying to deal with chronic snoring can leave both parties exhausted, irritable, and reluctant to communicate.
Taking Back the Night
Besides a swift jab of the elbow, there are simple lifestyle changes that can reduce chronic snoring. Since much snoring occurs when we sleep on our backs, learning to sleep on your side can help. Some swear by the old home remedy of sewing tennis balls to the back of a snorer's pyjamas to prevent them from rolling over onto their backs in the middle of the night. Limiting alcohol intake before bed can also help reduce muscle slackness in the throat and one major way to combat snoring is to lose weight, since being overweight contributes to all the snoring risk factors.
If lifestyle changes don't help the problem, then a trip to the doctor may be in order. Mouth guards and devices like chinstraps that can be worn at night can help keep the throat in a position that won't cause snoring.
Snoring may seem like a harmless annoyance, but for the sake of both the snorer and their partner, it's worth trying to eliminate. particularly to avoid the serious health problems that it can cause.
Act now – for everyone's sake and for the sake of your health in particular.
By John Redfern


text:
Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$image_fulltext in /home/indiancountrynew/public_html/plugins/content/social2s/social2s.php on line 1531
Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$image_intro in /home/indiancountrynew/public_html/plugins/content/social2s/social2s.php on line 1533
Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$image_fulltext in /home/indiancountrynew/public_html/plugins/content/social2s/social2s.php on line 1531
Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$image_intro in /home/indiancountrynew/public_html/plugins/content/social2s/social2s.php on line 1533
Urban Indian explores beyond the reservation
- Details
- Category: Political Issues & Native Programs
By Peter Santilli
New York, New York (AP) 3-09
In the opening scene of Tales of an Urban Indian, Darrell Dennis semi-autobiographical one-man play about his struggles with substance abuse and his identity as a Canadian Indian, Dennis explains his reason for writing it.
Its a story I need to tell, not because its extraordinary, but because its common, he tells the audience. Too common. And its not told enough.
The play, which is alternately engaging and slow-moving, opened recently at off-Broadways Public Theater. It takes us on the lifelong odyssey of its main character, who goes by the name Simon Douglas.
The journey begins with an absorbing account of Simons experience as an impressionable, young boy coming of age in the sheltered isolation of an Indian reservation.
His development takes an interesting turn when he and his single mother relocate to Vancouver, a move that presents a unique set of challenges as the boy strives to assimilate to a new culture and urban lifestyle.
To further complicate matters, the two later return to live on the reservation, before moving to Vancouver a second time.
This back-and-forth between worlds, and more specifically, Dennis observations about Indian culture and his own place in the world beyond the reservation, are mostly engrossing and highly original.
Unfortunately, the play descends too quickly into an all-too-common, cautionary tale of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Its not that the main character isnt easy to sympathize with or that his vices arent relevant to the rest of the play. The problem is his tangle with addiction is predictably less interesting than everything that preceded it. His slow descent to rock-bottom occupies too much of the play, which is nearly two hours with no intermission.
Far more compelling, for instance, is his depiction of the heavy-handed Christian education he was forced to endure, like many other Canadian Indian children of his generation. There is also a poignant portrayal of Simons grandmother, who represents his ties to native culture and tradition.
Under the direction of Herbie Barnes, Dennis performance is pleasantly theatrical. But too many attempts at humor fall flat and dilute the story rather than enhance it.
Tales of an Urban Indian, running through March 15, is part of PUBLIC LAB, a new play series presented by the Public and the LAByrinth Theater Company. Its goal is to present new works quickly with minimal stage design and a short rehearsal period. The production is also presented as part of the Publics Native Theater Initiative.


text:
Cheese Knives
Slicing harder cheese requires a rigid blade that won't warp or bend, while softer cheeses require a serrated blade with holes to prevent it from sticking. We provide individual pieces suitable for cutting each type as well as sets that contain an assortment. Some cheese knives resemble a traditional pie or cake server. Those are ideal for slicing and serving hard cheeses.


text:
As always I am linking up with Jenna and Katy the lovely hosts of the Happy Days linky.
Out and About
What is with this weather? It's so cold and wet! We did however sign Aidan up for school (for 2019) and went to my Nan's to celebrate her 77th birthday. My little cousin got her an exercise ball (as a joke) – which A had a ball on. He spent the entire time blowing bubbles back at everyone and playing with balloons.
Yesterday I went to Clonmel to book a hotel for a family getaway in June, by family I mean 33 of us! It's for my granddad's 80th birthday – but shh it's a surprise.
Fun at Home
At home has been less than fun, after reading that the 'ideal age' to take your baby's dummy away is 6 months I decided to take Aidan's. I will do a post on how exactly it all went down but let's say it's not 'fun at home'.
I did however start my #postcircle group, which if you don't know is a snail mail/ penal group. I sent and received my first letters this week which is super exciting for a stationary addict like myself. Although, I am lacking in comparison to some others in the group whose collections have me in awe.
Blog Life
This week I appeared on the front page of Mumsnet, crazy I know! I was so excited when I got the twitter notification I was almost lost for words (almost!).
Time for Me
If you follow me on instagram you may have seen my recent Yankee Candle store haul which included some bath bombs – wow! Where have bath bombs been all my life?
I also got a lie in this morning and am now getting breakfast in bed while I write this (I don't know how I pulled this one off? Is there a match on tonight or something?)
Happiest Moment
Real Life: Spending my Nan's birthday with all my family.
Blog Life: Being on the front page of Mumsnet of course!
Next Week I would like to…
be packing my bags for Bluestones. We will hopefully be going there the first week in February.
*Sorry for the lack of pictures it's mainly been a wicked Wednesday type of week*


text:
Nothing says "Summer" louder than a sunflower.
So, as I've been completely consumed with summer vacation, energetic children, and squeezing in some filming of my new "Watercolor Pencils" class. This has left little time for my daily spontaneous art practice, so I thought I would share this mixed media sun-flower I painted last year.
It is done in an Stillman & Birn "Epsilon" Series sketchbook. A truly wonderful book that although designed for sketching and light washes, it has a remarkable ability to stand up to much much more.
This sunflower is many layers of acrylic and watercolor pencils, pastel and ink. Seriously, all that!! Not the tiniest bleed through our finished buckle.
Did you sketch over the weekend?
Be sure to link up you sketchbook or art journal pages on Friday Sketches.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by. xx


text:
FamilyTalk got special permission from the publisher to read it on air! (So glad but I just ordered the book to have for next year anyway!) They had sound effects and it was a really great dramatic reading!! So I played that for the kids and afterwards showed them our own Sparkle Box. Inside, written on slips of paper, were different things that we've done to love others that is God-honoring and like a gift to Jesus.
The one showing in the photo above says: "Vienna and Lance packed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Our boxes went to Zambia, Africa and Sri Lanka." I also included one about us opening our home to friends to decorate cookies. But you could include anything at all that you do to show your love to others like serve in a soup kitchen, donate mitts to a homeless shelter, visit a retirement home, or even doing someone else's chores. It doesn't have to be about money but about attitude and a serving heart. I even wrote down that Vienna and Lance cleaned their playroom without complaining. That is HUGE!
I really want the focus of Christmas to be on what truly matters. And serving God with a grateful and thankful attitude is what I want my kids to learn more than anything.
Again the links are as follows:
The Sparkle Box's main website.
Listen to the broadcast on FamilyTalk.
Buy the book on Amazon.
Merry Christmas from the Newmans!


text:
A wide variety of wood applications are being finished with a UV topcoat, sealer or filler such as parquet flooring, prefinishing flooring, furniture, doors, panels or MDF particle board.
Wood products account for approximately one-third of all UV / EB coatings volume. A continuously growing market, particularly for furniture manufacturing in Asia and pre-finished wood flooring in North America.
Considerable production efficiencies with UV / EB are being realized: curing within a second or fraction of a second, UV / EB coated wood products can be shipped or stacked immediately. Energy curable coatings increase production speeds, reduce costs for energy and floor space, enable just-in-time delivery, comply with environmental regulations, and lower flammability risk of coatings. They improve quality with smooth surfaces, offer superior durability, provide scuff and chemical resistance and can be used on heat-sensitive substrates such as door skins.
IGM innovations help coatings formulators with:
IGM offers a full range of photoinitators, Photomer® acrylate monomers and oligomers, and additives to choose from. The data sheets in our Products section can guide your initial search. Please contact our sales team for recommended products to achieve your specific formulation targets for:
Our technical team can customize our products to meet your requirements or can work with you to develop and manufacture new materials.


text:
Data Center Fabric Market worth $15.14 Billion by 2019
MarketsandMarkets forecasts the data center fabric market to grow from $5.13billion in 2014 to $15.14 billion by 2019, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.2% during the forecast period.

Data Center Fabric Market

This reportData Center Fabric Market by Solutions (Switching, Routers, Controllers, SAN, Network Security Equipments, Management Software) & User Environment (Enterprises, Telecommunications, Cloud Providers) - Worldwide Forecasts & Analysis (2014 - 2019)defines and segments the data center market into various segments with an in-depth analysis and forecasting of revenues. This research report also identifies the factors driving this market, various restraints, challenges and opportunities impacting it along with the future roadmaps.

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/data-center-fabric-market-817.html

 With growing demand for data storage, data center owners are forced to enhance their data storage capacity, along with managing within the shrinking IT budgets. Along with various initiatives for reducing the energy consumption in data center support infrastructure, data center owners are working upon enhancing the computing and networking efficiency of their data centers as well. Networking is a critical element in any data center. Fabric is emerging as an efficient and cost-effective alternative over legacy networks. It is more reliable and efficient than the traditional networks. To resolve cost related issues, many data center owners have started adopting the data center fabric infrastructure for their data center networks, and a number of companies are planning to deploy this fabric based networking infrastructure.

MarketsandMarkets broadly segments the data center fabric market by solutions: switching, routers, controllers, Storage Area Network (SAN), network security equipment and management software; by verticals: Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), high tech, media and entertainment, government, education, healthcare, retail and others; by environment: cloud services providers, telecommunication providers and enterprises; by regions: North America (NA), Europe (EU), Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Latin America (LA).

The data centers are going through infrastructural and technological changes. One of the major changes is increasing virtualization trend to cope up with increasing data traffic. Basic requirement of virtualization is the efficient server to server connectivity in horizontal flow of traffic across the network. The major requirement for achieving low latency in traffic flow is the reduction of number of hops between virtual machines and servers. The data center fabric flattens the network architecture reducing it into single tier. All the fabric providers are broadening their offerings to meet the business requirements of customers. The vendors are providing converged fabric solutions to reduce the cost of infrastructure and operational cost of the data centers as well as increase the capacity of data centers.

MarketsandMarkets forecasts the data center fabric market to grow from $5.13billion in 2014 to $15.14 billion by 2019, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.2% during the forecast period. North America (NA) is expected to be the largest data center fabric market region wise. The switches are expected to share the highest revenue in data center fabric solutions.

About MarketsandMarkets

MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world.

MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. M&M covers thirteen industry verticals, including advanced materials, automotives and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation , medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor and electronics, and telecommunications and IT. We at MarketsandMarkets are inspired to help our clients grow by providing apt business insight with our huge market intelligence repository.

<Contact:

Mr. Rohan

Markets and Markets

UNIT no 802, Tower no. 7, SEZ

Magarpatta city, Hadapsar

Pune, Maharashtra 411013, India

Phone : 1-888-600-6441

Email : email@example.com


text:
In April 2015, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) announced the introduction of the Principal Hub Incentive ("Principal Hub Incentive" or "PHI") on 1st May 2015 to attract multinational companies or corporations ("MNC") to establish their operational and decision-making headquarter in Malaysia. Among the expected achievements, the PHI seeks to encourage MNCs to leverage on Malaysia's competitive position in order to expand in the ASEAN and the Asia Pacific region. Under the PHI, a company incorporated in Malaysia, providing qualifying services to its related companies outside Malaysia, is entitled to tax and non-tax incentives.
- What is a Principal Hub?
A Principal Hub ("PH") is "a locally incorporated company that uses Malaysia as a base for conducting its regional and global businesses and operations to manage, control and support its key functions including management of risks, decision-making, strategic business activities, trading, finance, management and human resource."[1]
In other words, the PH embodies a control centre for strategic decisions and operational functions in Malaysia.
- Pre-requisites for PH status
In order to qualify for the PHI, an applicant company must comply with several requirements on local incorporation amongst others: minimum paid-up capital, carrying out qualifying services (strategic, business and/or shared services)[2], minimum annual sales, to serve and control related companies overseas, to fulfil employment requirements, minimum annual business spending.
A summary table is enclosed below for reference.
- Benefits for PH companies
An approved PH company is qualified for the following tax and non-tax incentives:
- 3-tiered corporate taxation rate: ranging from 0% to 10% for every income generated from the qualifying activity, a ratio of 30%/70% of the income sourced from inside/outside Malaysia must be complied with;
- Customs duty exemption for goods-based companies for raw materials, components or finished products brought into free industrial zones and other specified zones for production/re-packing and integration before distribution to final consumers;
- Recruitment of foreign workers: relaxation in the application for expatriate posts[3];
- No local equity / ownership condition is required;
- Acquisition of fixed assets by a foreign-owned company: more flexibility granted for foreign-owned companies for the purpose of carrying out the operations of its business plan.
- Duration of the incentive and compliance with MIDA
A PH company is eligible for the incentive for 5 years upon approval by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ("MIDA"). The duration may be extended for an additional period of 5 years, subject to the fulfilment of certain criteria, among others, to demonstrate evidence of training and development plans for Malaysians, a minimum of 30% increase in the business spending and 20% increase in the number of high value job positions. In order to stay under the scope of the PHI and to enjoy its benefits, such criteria must be complied with, by the PH company, within a prescribed period of time, and yearly reports must be submitted to MIDA. The PHI is granted for PH applications received by MIDA between 1st May 2015 and 30th April 2018.
Luther Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd. works closely with MIDA and other authorities and will be pleased to assist with any further enquiries.
The following table is a summary of the PHI scheme:
Click here to view the image.


text:
Some go to a romantic honeymoon in a mexican resort, after they canceled their wedding and some go to Croatia, Prague or Istanbul to dream of their perfect wedding and relationship in a perfect scenery.
We just visited Dubrovnik, Prague and Istanbul and had almost the most perfect holiday moments. We say almost because this summer the destiny separated us. It was hard at the beginning and took a few days to get the hang of life without eachother, but in the end it was fabulous. ;)
You should visit the fab Croatia Islands, Prague & Istanbul
It's a must DO!


text:
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Pros And Cons
Umbilical Who?
Before we begin, allow me to start that this article's sole intention is to provide an informed and entirely unbiased run-down of pros and cons related to cord blood banking, without judgement and certainly without endorsements of any kind. Though I do hope the information provided will empower you to make the right decision, no matter what you feel it is.
Cord blood banking is a modern practice which, rather than simply disposing of the released placenta, looks to preserve the umbilical cord blood because it can help saves lives down the road (both that of your child, as well as others). If you'd rather learn the medical and ethical ground-rules before beginning this article, you can find a fantastic overview on cord blood banking by following the provided link.
Still here? All set? Onwards!
Further Reading
- Options for Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and Donation
Learn how cord blood may be donated to a public cord blood bank, stored in a family (private) bank, saved for a family member, or used for research studies.
Pros of Cord Blood Banking
- Cord blood banking is a harmless procedure. Contrary to what some claim, there are no consistent and evidence health risks. Some claim that clamping too soon can deprive the baby of iron, blood and oxygen, the truth is that clamping is delayed until after the cord has stopped pulsing, thus the collection itself has no consequences.
- Cord blood collection saves lives, and can greatly improve post-transplant success and quality of life in recipients. Here are a few reasons future transplantee may wish to thank you and your baby:
- Lower risk of viral infections which can be lethal to recipients (such as Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus)
- Lower incidence of graft vs. host disease. This is where the immune cells present in cord blood are less likely to harm the recipient's tissue.
- Drastically increased treatment availability due to the fact that a perfect match is not required.
- Stored cord blood is frozen and stored right-after the procedure meaning that in case of necessity it is ready to be used very quickly.
- Of course, a solid altrustic principle is not the only reason this procedure may be entirely beneficial, stem cells collected at birth may end up saving your own baby's life on day! (I'll discuss the odds of that later).
Cons of Cord Blood Banking
- Perhaps the greatest con is simply the fact that Private cord banking is usually expensive process. Not only is there a lump sump to pay regarding the procedure, ongoing storage fees can add up over time. Expect to pay in the range of $1000-$2000 for the first year of storage and the procedure. After that, storage becomes significantly less expensive, but an expense nevertheless.
- Almost of all debates of umbilical cord blood banking pros and cons will weigh of how much realistic use the storage will end up being with regards to your baby. Although the value of the procedure is invariably beneficial to others, spending thousands of dollars on something which is unlikely to directly help your own family may seem a bit steep. I have found that the the general consensus is a possibility of around 1:10,000.
- Despite the procedure incurring a small blood loss, many parents don't like depriving their child of anything.
- One cord only provides enough stem cells to treat a child or young adult.
- Ethical considerations regarding stem cell research may prevent some parents from considering the procedure.
The Weighing Scale
No matter where the scale tips, I hope this information has been of relative interest to you! At the very least, you'll know what questions to ask your doctors!
A brief reminder in lieu of our adieu, for those considering public cord banking, make sure to register before he 34th week of pregnancy.
Have a nice day!
CON: The baby misses out on up to a third of its blood supply, raising the risk both immediately after birth and over the first year of life.
We just banked last year with Stemcyte and we're so happy we did. It's great peace of mind.
hey didnt know about this. good information. thanx for sharing.
It is expensive but I look at it as insurance. Like all insurance you hope it is never needed.
Very insightful and helpful information for anyone who is about to become a parent!


text:
My computer has taken
exception to the fact
that it has had little use in the
past 6 months
It absolutely refuses to allow me to load
any photos.
The minute I try I get the dreaded
blue screen.
Don't know how long it is going
to continue this sulk...
but we will continue anyway
and hope it forgives me
for being absent so long!!
Blogger on the other hand has
recovered from it's sulk and
is now allowing me to log in to my dashboard instead of
just the new post page!
So after this very boring tirade
it would appear that
I am back
Thank you
for all those wonderful comments
and emails that have kept me going
you are a truly wonderful group of people
Hugs to you all
and Goodnight


text:
Your house isn't the only thing that needs a good spring cleaning. When was the last time you gave your car more than a quick rinse?
Now's a good time to get your car -- inside and out -- ready for summer traveling.
James Gordon, preventive maintenance and car care expert for Purolator Products, makers of automotive supplies, said, ''There are important body- maintenance jobs many of us tend to overlook and even more crucial, preventive maintenance under the hood that can be neglected altogether.''


text: Details and examples are one of those areas that students have struggled with when writing. Being able to cite details and examples is a skill that is valuable in reading, writing, thinking, and speaking. What are some of the things we might want to make sure students learn when we ask them to think about details and examples? We might want them to know what kinds of things are details: facts, quotes, statistics, firgurative language, the information in a visual, sensory details, and more. We also want students to know some of the things they can do with details: compare and contrast ideas, support a point of view, oppose a point of view, make a decision, describe a character, make inferences, make prediections, and more. As always, I've got a pdf copy for you – just print it out and share it with your students (and fellow educators).


text:
Selling is Evil?? July 15, 2012Posted by viper42 in Business.
Tags: business, economy, education, good vs evill, leadership, marketing, money, perception, relationships, sales, self help, social media
add a comment
Everyone has an image of a sales person right? The pushy guy at the dealership convincing you can afford the $50,000 car. How about that telemarkerter that somehow got your number and is
offering the vacation of a lifetime. Sure we all have these notions of sales people being annoying to deal with. But…is selling really evil?
Well courtesy of an article I read in Success Magazine, the answer is no. Much of this has to do with perception as you can see from the above examples. To describe how to best approach sales the article defined it great with a quote from Dan Sullivan of Modern Marketing:
"Selling is getting someone intellectually engaged in a future result that is good for them and getting them to emotionally commit to take action to achieve that result."
So what does that mean
My take on that is the following: To get someone intellectually engaged about what you offer, you must learn about what the person wants….NOT what you want. This is where the perception issue comes in. If you are not listening or seeing what your prospective client is telling you, you are not engaging them. The examples above show that. The dealer just wants to move the best car on the lot. The telemarketer is already starting a pitch and they have not even bothered to ask if you are interested. I guess you have to like hang ups there.
Selling, with its poor perception, is vital to our economy. Think not. Ok. How does your hospital know that one antibiotic should be used more or completely over another to treat an infection. Part is just the science. The other…sales reps. Yes they compile data from the competition and show them why. Does not always work but it happens. The article mentioned Martin Luther King Jr. He sold his vision of the future before it existed with regards to racial discrimination. He sold it well and engaged the whole country till it became real. Sadly, there will always be the pushy rep who is just plain sleezy that will keep the Evil perception going.
Sales is not a bad thing when its done considering the needs or wants of the person. But the key is leaning about the person first. You must offer value to a customer or it wont matter what you have. More and more, especially now, people are less trusting of large companies and corporations. The customers want to know who they are dealing with. So if you are in sales….Engage the customer or client. Learn what they want first before the pitch. You are not evil so long as you show concern for the customers wants, not yours.


text:
Aug 18
Lake Champlain… New France
Filed under: Blog, Historic sites, Lake Champlain - 400 years
This blog posting has been moved to http://christineseclecticlife.com/lake-champlain-french/
Related posts:
– Sunset on Historic Chimney Point
– Mount Independence Reenactment
– Samuel de Champlain's Voyages
– Celebrating Champlain
Aug 8
Sunset on Historic Chimney Point
Filed under: Blog, Historic sites
Last Thursday night, there was a very nice social evening at the historic site of Chimney Point. The historic site team was welcoming all for some appetizers and a free visit. This mid-1780s tavern seems the perfect place for it, with its nice white porch wrapped around the red brick building; and the view on Lake Champlain and the bridge to New York state is superb. Before long, people were sitting on the rocking chairs on the deck listening to a few notes from the Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife and Drum Corps, and chatting at one of the picnic tables on the lawn… It truly felt like a relaxing family gathering and it was delightful to watch the sunset on Lake Champlain… What a nice evening! We'll make sure we let you know next time they organize such a special event.
Note: inside, there is also an interesting exhibit on the history of the region, the native Americans, the first French settlements and the history of battles which took place around the lake during both the French and Indian wars (middle of the 18th century) and the American Revolution. It also shows nice photos of the Chimney Point historic house when it was St-Frederick Inn at the beginning of the 20th century.
Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday, through October 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $3.00
Jul 28
Things to do in Vermont – August 1-3
Filed under: Biking, Blog, Hiking, Historic sites, Music events, Sports events
New this week!
• 5th Annual Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend – It's both Saturday and Sunday and seems like a really nice event for cyclers. They are 13 rides to choose from, from rolling to hilly terrain, and from 19 to 65 miles in length – on paved, scenic, rural roads. The small groups of cyclists gather at Green Mountain College in Poultney. And for all the rides, they are given detailed maps and clues, and are accompanied by an experienced leader. And to make it even more attractive, some rides lead to interesting cultural or historic places, such as the Slate Valley Museum, Fort Ticonderoga (on the NY side) or Hubbardton Battlefield. Accommodations are available.
More information at: www.cyclingvermont.org
Related Post: Battle of Hubbardton Reenactment
• 3rd Annual Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival – Sunday August 3, in Burlington, at the Waterfront Park, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm – The traditional Chinese Dragon Boats are competing! Teams of 20 paddlers (and a drummer) in 40-feet boats. Definitely a popular event, as the registration for participants is already full! And it's a fund-raising event for Breast Cancer. We'll be there!
More information at: Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
• 2008 Pipers' Gathering, Killington – sounds like a very serious gathering of pipers with workshops and group instructions during the 2 days, but for the general public, those of you who like such music, it's also the chance to listen to "some of the best pipers" in the world (say the organizers) in 2 concerts Saturday night August 2 and Sunday night August 3 at 7:30PM.
More information at: www.pipersgathering.org
• The President Calvin Coolidge Homestead is always a nice place for a relaxing time, when the weather is nice and they do have some additional attractions on Saturday August 2 (Plymouth Old Home Day, including a chicken BBQ) and Sunday August 3 (piano concerts at 3PM).
Related post: President Calvin Coolidge House
• At Mount Independence Historic Site, a great place for some day hikes, it's a "Hike into History" on Sunday August 3, at 2PM, where you can hike the Orange Trail and the Blue Trail and learn from Steve Zeoli what happened there in 1776 and 1777 during the American Revolution. You can also bring a picnic and/or hike the flat, easy Baldwin Trail (green trail) which just won the 2008 Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Leadership in History Awards (quite a mouth full!), the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. And indeed, the signage on the trail is superb!
Related post: Day Hike: Mount Independence
• Champlain Valley Folk Festival – August 1-3 – at the Kingsland Bay State Park – celebrating its 25 years – We suspect it is probably a casual event… in the State Park… but there are still an impressive number of artists appearing over the 3 days (35 on the program we saw!)… so if you enjoy folk music, I hope you enjoy it.
More information at: www.cvfest.org
Directions: Take Route 7 to Ferrisburgh. From the center of Ferrisburgh, take Little Chicago Road west toward the lake. Turn right on Hawkins Road and continue for 4 miles to the Festival Entrance.
• And finally, as surprising as it may be, Les Miserables musical is playing in Vermont… from July 31 to August 23 in Weston. We'll try to go and check this production in the next few weeks and tell you what we thought. We are not expecting the kind of production you can see in New York or London, but we'll see…
More information at: www.westonplayhouse.org
And for continuing events:
– Vermont Mozart Festival. It's your last chance to attend one of its outdoors concerts in a place with beautiful scenery: Friday night August 1, at Shelburne Farms, and Saturday August 2 and Sunday August 3 the 2 "finale" concerts at Shelburne Farms and Stowe. We are planning to attend one of them… and praying for sunny weather;
And don't forget the concert for kids at Teddy Bear Company Factory, in Shelburne, on Sunday. See our Event Calendar for the complete schedule.
Related posts:
Grande Isle Magic… and Jazz
Vermont Mozart Festival: Schedule
Vermont Mozart Festival: Grand Opening
– Vermont Summer Festival Horseshow – 4th week-end of competition at East Dorset; Photographers: remember you can participate to a digital photography contest (see previous posting);
Related post: Vermont Summer Festival Horseshow
– And more chamber music at Marlboro Music, Marlboro College – Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 at 8:30PM and Sunday afternoon August 3 at 2:30PM – We were there last week-end and the concert was delightful. It is worth the drive there and you can find nice romantic inns to stay at, in the area. Time Magazine says it's "the most exciting chamber music in the U.S.", the NY Times says "extraordinary rising stars and musical legends play side-by-side".
More information at: Marlboro Music
Also, don't hesitate to leave us a comment on one of these events if you have a chance to attend!
Jul 18
Weekly Quiz 2: Where are we?
Filed under: Blog, Historic sites, Weekly Quiz: Where are we?
Last week's quiz did not get the level of answers we expected! So, this week, we made it much, much easier. Come on… tell us where is this wonderful renovated round barn. You cannot find many of those around! And we'll tell you more about them next week, when we explain where this one is.
– it is now a public building,
– it is close to Burlington.
Click here to log in your answer as a Comment!
Answer to last week's quiz: We were at the corner of Road 73 and road 30 on our way to Mount Independence State Historic site. And the 4 large windows? There are the proof that the building used to be a one-room school, because in the 20s-30s, Vermont passed a law forcing all schools to add 4 large windows to their building for better light. Check around and you'll notice some of them still used as public buildings or sometimes converted to private residences.
Jul 18
Day Hike: Mount Independence
Filed under: Blog, Hiking, Historic sites
Mount Independence which is also known as Fort Independence is a wonderful hiking opportunity as well as a pleasant walk for those less eager to tackle the 400 feet of decent and re-ascent to the shore of the lake. There are some easy trails with great historic signage and a couple of true day hiking 3-mile long trails. There are also great views of the New York side of Lake Champlain and Fort Ticonderoga.
The top of the mount is where the traditional star shaped fort, hospital, and some of the living quarters were located. This area is all very accessible by almost completely flat walking after rising about 50 feet, gently, from the back of the museum. It is a well-maintained crushed slate and can be walked in sandels… Don't miss the 0.25 mile spur out to the cannon emplacement which has a dramatic view across the lake of Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance as well as a great vantage point to visualize the bridge which once existed across the lake. We also really enjoyed visualizing the hospital from the well preserved foundation and reading the historic descriptions of the various points of interest. It is very well done.
The other trails all take you down the mount to the lake shore and back up. It is a fascinating "easy" hike by hiking standards but it is no longer a crushed slate walkway. Its typical "Long Trail" style path but with the addition of marked points along the way where vistas or artifacts of the fort remain. One of the best spots is at the end (aren't they usually?) where the bridge connected across the lake and you can now look "up" and across to Fort Ticonderoga and visualize the way it may have been back in 1776 – 1777. There is a monument and very pleasant picnicking area just up from that spot about 100 yards where the first cannon emplacements were once located.
Our "hike" which included the full circle of the walking tour on the top last about 2 ½ hours and was broken up with many minutes of enjoying locations and reading about the object or site that we were viewing. I would recommend this hike/walk for families since there is so many times that the "next thing" is just a few minutes away and should keep the kids very interested for the 2 – 3 hours. Also, anyone capable of rising the 50 feet to the circular path on top should not be intimidated with that walk (maybe 45 mins at a leisurely pace) as it is essentially "flat as a pancake" up there.
You are truly hiking into history. Enjoy!
The official website of the Mount Independence State Historic Site.
Jul 17
Grande Isle Magic… and Jazz
We attended the Vermont Mozart Festival's Wednesday (July 16) event, Grand Isle Jazz with the Helen Sung trio. What a fabulous location right on a point into the lake, with water on three sides, and such a majestic historic building – the Lakehouse – on the site. And the weather was perfect.
The music and acoustics were wonderful. Helen Sung and her trio were light and airy, just coooool jazz, on the porch of this fabulous landmark of Lake Champlain. If Samuel de Champlain had landed here last night, he never would have returned to Quebec. There is no doubt. No seriously….
Ms. Sung can best be described as "fluid" in her style. Constant, great sound coming out of the group, and headlined by her technically excellent piano technique. "Watch the left hand", I said to my wife Christine. "She is as strong on the left as the right". That's top notch playing…on any stage. Superb!
This time, we had our picnic and took in the whole location and let the music just top off the night and it did. We are looking forward to more of these great "experiences" for all of our senses. You should as well.
A special note for history lovers: Grande Isle Lakehouse, built in 1903, is actually one of the few remaining historic lakeshore hotels in New England. It is now used for special events… and weddings! Quite majestic indeed!
You can read more on its history on this website.
For the complete list and schedule of the Vermont Mozart Festival concerts, check our Event Calendar page.
Jul 16
Mount Independence – Reenactment
Filed under: Blog, Historic events, Historic sites
This weekend, July 19 – 20, is the Mount Independence Encampment and Re-Enactment "Soldiers Atop the Mount". If you haven't been to one of these before, don't miss it. You can walk through the American and British camps, see the reenactors in action, watch them execute some military tactics and artillery demonstrations, listen to a couple of concerts (a short concert by Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife and Drum Corps on Saturday afternoon at 2:15 pm or the professional brass quintet Brass Connection on Saturday night at 7 pm, for Dixieland, swing and Broadway tunes). And if you enjoy walks and hikes, check out our upcoming posting on the trails we hiked there a few weekends ago. The new Baldwin Trail is particularly remarkable. It now has great interpretive signs along its 1.6-mile route (it even got an award for it recently!). It is wonderful.
This event is really a continuation of the wonderful Hubbardton Battlefield reenactment which we attended on July 5 -6. While no "field battle" actually occurred on Mount Independence (since the fort was abandoned during the action starting with the capture by the British of Fort Ticonderoga on July 5-6, and culminating with the Hubbardton battle mentioned above), the fort is a fascinating story.
The fort was built as an enhancement to the French-built Fort Ticonderoga by the US revolutionary army. The encampment and cannons were impressive and the fort design really interesting. The encampment this weekend will not only provide real life portrayal of the camp life as it would have been in 1776 – 1777 but will also include some artillery demonstrations, including probably some cannon firing demonstrations (if they get the cannon), just like the action the fort saw during the American Revolution war. Such action did not take place early July 1777, as we all know that the fort was abandoned at that time, but later that fall of 1777 when the Americans tried to recapture the fort from the British. There was cannon bombardment from the lake and across the lake from New York State as well as return fire from the British, probably using US cannons.
Major General David Bernier will be providing a wonderful narration of military tactics as well as the story of the abandonment of Fort Ticonderoga across the lake by the Americans, fleeing across the bridge between the two forts (did you know that this bridge ever existed? I didn't), and the "botched" mid-night escape of the Mount Independence fort. Discussion of the range and strategy of the cannon fire of the period will also be discussed as only the Major General can do. Hope you enjoy it!
The official site of Mount Independence State Historic Site.
Jul 16
Vermont Mozart Festival – Schedule
Vermont Mozart Festival is in full swing, after its Grand Opening, last Sunday night (see our posting).
Quite unique in its format with 16 concerts (plus 3 for families and kids), over 3 weeks from July 13 to August 3, in various locations throughout Vermont! Great music, wonderful scenery, many opportunities for a nice outdoor picnic before the concert. And to make it even more special, several of these venues are actually taking place in historic sites: such as the West Monitor Barn, St. Anne's Shrine, Middlebury Hall Town Theater, Barre Opera House and of course the Inn at Shelburne Farms.
We have the complete schedule of concerts with artists and locations for you on our Event Calendar page (easier to glance at than the official website, we believe)!
Link to Vermont Mozart Festival official website for bookings.
Jul 11
Weekly Quiz: Where are we?
Filed under: Blog, Historic sites, Villages and surroundings, Weekly Quiz: Where are we?
This is our new Friday feature! Every week, we'll put your knowledge of Vermont to the test. And we hope you'll have fun with it. We'll keep track of the number of right answers you each get and on July 4th, 2009, Independence Day but also the day when (most) people believe that Samuel de Champlain discovered Lake Champlain – that's another story – we will announce the winner. The prize? A mug with the logo of our cute cow!
So, here are the clues for our first weekly quiz:
– This building is in the western part of the state, not far from Lake Champlain,
– It is actually at the corner of the road which leads to one of Vermont State Historic Sites,
– We are not experts in stone, but it seems made of limestone,
– The building is dated 1829,
– And for a bonus point… the 4 side-by-side windows are giving us a clue about its past use and indicates that it has been renovated in the 1920s or 1930s. Such windows can be seen on a number of buildings throughout the state – when you learn to watch for them – most of them now converted to other uses. So… what was the previous function of this building?
And now… good luck to all of you! The answer will be shared in our next Weekly Quiz.
Click here to log in your answer as a Comment!
Jul 10
Vermont Mozart Festival – Grand Opening
Doesn't this place look gorgeous? It is Shelburne Farms, a pretty fancy 19th-century country home, on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne. Designed in 1886 by Dr. William Seward Webb and Lila Vanderbilt Webb, it was and still is a 1,400-acre working farm, and now a national historic site. The lake and mountain views are spectacular, and the setting seems perfect for an enjoyable summer evening. On the sweeping lawns of the 24-room Inn, on Sunday night July 13, it's definitely the place where we will be, for a nice picnic (doors will open at 5:15PM), dressage at 6:30PM and at 7:30PM the Grand Opening concert of the Vermont Mozart Festival, one of the top summer events in Vermont. Tickets are $36, but you can also buy season ticket pass for the summer-long series of concerts throughout Vermont. What a wonderful excuse to drive around Vermont all summer long!
We have the complete schedule of concerts, with artists and location on our Event Calendar page!
Post-Event Note: Well, unfortunately, the rain prevented us to enjoy Shelburne Farms. The concert was relocated indoors. The music was great, and there was a great moment when Senator Leahy spoke the words of Abraham Lincoln on democracy in sync with the music! Very well done, senator!
However we have to say that the hall was overcrowded and the rain on the roof was somewhat distracting. Oh well… Our personal recommendation would be to skip a concert if you don't have tickets yet and you know the rainsite is being used.


text:
In this Apple iMac 2012 keynote, Philip Schiller introduces the brand's latest version of its number one desktop in the United States. He refers to the iMac as the flagship product of the Mac product line, having set the standard for how products are designed and engineered back in 1998.
Schiller recognizes the device's accomplishment of creating a breakthrough and innovative product, which, over the years, is relentlessly enhanced and updated. Described as "absolutely beautiful," the new model boasts a display that is only 5 mm thick, a full 80 percent thinner than the previous design.
With three storage options, a complete re-engineered internal structure and a lamination design, the new desktop is in a league of its own. Schiller's Apple iMac 2012 keynote illustrates the brand and product's staying power in the industry.
Refined Technology
More Stats +/-
Loving What You Do
Demonstrations of Brand Loyalty
The Importance of Individuality
The Anatomy of Technology
Restoring Brand Vitality
Philip Schiller Keynotes
The keynotes by Philip Schiller predominately focus on the release of brand new Apple products. He...
Need Inspiration?
Get inspired by 3,000+ keynote speaker videos & our founder, a top keynote speaker on innovation.


text:
Okay, I'll start off by saying these are merely my opinion and in no way reflect any factual evidence whatsoever. So, if you do not agree, I apologize, but I did not forget anything.
Anyway, monsters have been a huge part of cinema since it's birth. Humans have an innate desire to be scared, so from the depths of creature shops and the twisted minds of writers comes my list of top five monsters in film!
5. Predator – Predator (1987)
Predators are virtually unbeatable. Heat vision, impeccable "hearing," and a self-destruct device that goes nuclear in case they want to go out with a (very large) bang. I mean, this guy pecks out Schwarzenegger's (yes, I had to copy and paste that) army buds one by one and makes it look easy. Honestly, I wish Predator had won, but oh well. It's their uncanny ability to tear someone's spine out with the head still attached that makes Predators #5 on this list.
4. The Gill Man – Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
You can't tell me that you've looked into the face of death and all that is gross unless you've seen this guy up close.
I mean, seriously. What the hell is that thing? It's a prehistoric should-have-been-dead-a-long-time-ago creature that suddenly turns up on an expedition in the Amazon River. Then, it has the wherewithal to kidnap the fiancé of one of the explorers. How would you feel if that fell in love with you?
The poor, poor misunderstood thing. All it wants is a little love and tenderness. And because it managed to hide its hideous face for so long, Gill Man gets the #4 spot.
3. Thing – The Thing (1982)
Okay, first of all, these American scientists are stuck in Antarctica on a scientific expedition. If you learn anything from this list, it's do not go on a scientific expedition. If you do, you will most certainly be attacked by a monster or alien or something that will horrifically murder you. This thing can mimic your best friend and you wouldn't know the difference until his or her head started slipping off their shoulders. The Thing was only trying to go home and it's reckless attempt at escape gives it the #3 spot on this list.
2. Alien – Alien (1979)
Yet another scientific expedition… When the exploration vessel Nostromo intercepts a distress call, the crew finds themselves on a seemingly uninhabited planet. That is, until one of these cuddly little creatures deemed "face-hugger" attacks John Hurt.
And then explodes out of his chest.
And then runs rampant on the ship, killing everyone in its path. We never quite get a good enough look at the fully grown alien, but it's design was inspired by HR Geiger (whose thoughts seem to revolve around the seven circles). And it's ability to remain unseen until it strikes puts it at #2.
1. Godzilla – Godzilla 2000 (1999)
I have a huge soft spot for Godzilla because not only do I love dinosaurs, but the original film being a reference to a nuclear bomb was an incredible idea. Sure, some of the effects look lackluster these days, but for the time, it was amazing. Godzilla (or Gojira) has been through many changes. But it's the Godzilla 2000 that makes this list because the dude looks mean. He's a fighter and he keeps coming back. He never gives up.
What monsters make your list?