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Talking of a) old-fashioned rock music and b) Bloodstock, Music For The Masses, here's the band who won the local heat of that competition and joined the likes of Rob Zombie and Trivium at the summer feast of heaviosity. Perhaps, on this evidence and that of Crystallite, the old ways are back with a vengeance, hairy riff aficionados suddenly weary of giant sludgy musical monoliths and metalcore belligerence and hungry for Rob Halford screams, Quireboys strut and something a bit funky. Depending on your point of view it's classic and timeless (Judas Priest via Chili Peppers with a slight detour round to Hanoi Rocks' place for a few beers), or a clichéd reminder of what Metallica and Slayer came to save us from back in the 1980s. If only for singer Cole Bryant's falsetto squeal at the end of `Shivers' we'll go for the former for now. That must have been one hell of a needle someone just stuck in his bollocks, so credit for staying in tune.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicates an alleged incomplete Sardar Sarovar Dam to the Nation yesterday ( 17/09/2017)
Occasion : His own 67th Birthday.
Why incomplete : Despite Gujarat been ruled by the BJP since past 22 Years, this project remains allegedly incomplete as Canals of 43,000 km length are yet to be built.
Foundation stone of Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada river was laid on 5th April 1961 by the then 'perspicacious & sagacious' PM Pt. Jawaharlal_Nehru. The construction of this huge Dam began in 1987.
Interestingly, this 1.2 Kms long & 163 Mts deep Canal has covered more than double of its cost by producing 4,141 Cr Units of Electricity and in turn earning over Rs.16,000 Cr.
The installed Capacity of the Dam's two Power houses is 1,200 MW & 250 MW resp.
Of the total electricity produced, Maharashtra gets 57%, MP 27% & Gujarat 16%.
Only_regret : 40,000 families in 192 Villages of MP and 18,380 families of Gujarat are reported to be affected due to this Construction. Noted Social activist Ms. Medha Patkar has been championing the cause of the displaced families & has been agitating on their behalf.
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Michael MAZE still enjoys playing table tennis
Former European champion helped Rosklide to win TTCLM Round 1 game against K.S. Dekorglass Dzialdowo. MAZE: "I have to admit that I did not even count on playing so well". BENTSEN: "Our aim stays same
The lower-seeded TTCLM club Roskilde Bordtennis BTK 61 (no. 16 seed) opened new season by unexpected win, playing away against no. 6 seed K.S. Dekorglass Dzialdowo from Poland. Danish side won 3:2 last Sunday, as the 2009 European champion in Men`s Singles event, Michael MAZE had successful comeback to Table Tennis Champions League Men.
"This was a very good start, but we are still the "underdogs" in this tournament", stated Roskilde`s team manager Allan BENTSEN. "But with this win, we have for sure god a good confidence and can use it for a lot. Last year we have lost all matches and wasn't so funny. But now we will have chance to do a surprise and maybe take one off the places for next round. From the start we wear hoping to make some surprises and maybe take third place and this still will be our goal."
One of the best European players in the last 15 years, 36-year-old Michael MAZE announced his retirement a year and a half ago, but decided to try to help his club. Playing against Polish side, he beat Jiri VRABLIK, and managed to extend World no. 12 Kenta MATSUDAIRA to full distance (2:3).
"I was really surprised that MAZE could play like he did, but he had now some rest and his body is ok, and he had a lot of fun. So maybe he can make more good performance in next matches", explains BENTSEN.
Michael MAZE, individual bronze medalist from the 2005 World Championships in Shangai, admitted that he was surprised by his own play:
"I have to admit that I did not even count on playing so well, except for the last three days before the match I had not exercised much since the summer. But the body is good, and then I can still be lucky to hit the ball well."
Roskilde hosts Hennebont in the Round 2, October 13th, 19:30 CET. French side also created upset in the opening round, beating away ten times TTCLM winner and actual no. 2 seed Borussia Dusseldorf 3:2.
"The game against Hennbont will be as difficult as all others. They beat Dusseldorf. But we hope to have a full hall behind us, and that our players can find the good level again. Then everything can happen", concluded Allan BENTSEN.


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Like Byline and Reeder. Both feature Google Reader integration with starring and sharing.
On the Mac I usually go between Google Reader and NetNewsWire, although I've been with Google Reader for nearly 6 months because NetNewsWire hasn't completely caught up with all the things I can do on Google Reader (sharing, sending to other websites, notes, liking, recommendations, etc).
And there's the disconnect.
NetNewsWire is an RSS reader that syncs with Google Reader. All this cool iPhone software I see but don't use (I don't have an iPhone) are Google Reader clients.
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Shazer Fernando Limas, 31, was charged with three counts of special circumstances murder in early May, which makes him eligible for the death penalty.
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences 1023-9510 2008-2843 24 2 2017 03 01 Prevalence of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (A1AT) Deficiency among Patients with COPD in Kerman, Iran 103 110 EN Mitra Samareh Fekri Associate Professor of Pulmonology' Cardiovascular Research Center' Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences' Kerman University of Medical Sciences' Kerman' Iran Sayed Mehdi Hashemi Bajgani Assistant Professor of Pulmonology' Afzalipour Hospital Research Center' Kerman University of Medical Sciences' Kerman' Iran firstname.lastname@example.com Nasrollah Jamshidi Gohari General Medicine' Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical PhysiologySciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran email@example.com Nasrin Bazargan Harandi Assistant Professor of Pediatric Asthma and Allergy and Immunology' Afzalipour Hospital Research Center' Kerman University of Medical Sciences' Kerman' Iran Mohammad Rahmatian Vice Chancellor for Treatment' Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran firstname.lastname@example.com Background: One of the genetic risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is deficiency of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (A1AT). There is no exact statistics about the prevalence of this disease in different regions of Iran. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency in COPD patients in Kerman, Iran.
 Methods: In the present study, the serum level of AAT in 294 COPD patients visited in the pulmonary clinic center in Kerman, Iran was measured. The diagnosis of COPD was confirmed through history taking and Spirometry before and after using Bronchodilator. Data analysis was done by using t-test and Chi-square test.
 Results: Among294 studied patients, 223 individuals (75.9%) were male. None of the patients had absolute deficiency of A1AT, and only13 patients (4.4%) had a relative deficiency of A1AT. There was a statistically significant relationship between relative deficiency of A1AT and the severity of COPD in a way that in most of the cases, relative deficiency of this enzyme was associated with severe and very severe airway obstruction.
 Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study and other similar studies in Iran, absolute and relative deficiency of A1AT in Iran has less frequency compared to other regions of the world and other factors such as cigarette smoking, opium addiction and consumption of fossil fuels have a more significant role in the prevalence of COPD in Iran. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (A1AT),Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),Prevalence http://jkmu.kmu.ac.ir/article_46770.html http://jkmu.kmu.ac.ir/article_46770_746b5978a07ccf82c8cd1430640367f3.pdf


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After almost two months back at work, I should be adjusted. I should be in a routine, in the groove, moving along, but I am not. I am still breaking down. Complaining is unacceptable two months later. People assume you are just fine...it has been two months why wouldn't you be fine!?! A very wise friend gave me some good advice today. Once you accept that this is life, it will start to get easier. This sounds like the truth. Instead of complaining and feeling guilty and missing my baby, I need to accept that this is life.
When I drop off the little peanut every morning, I have to drag myself out of my mom's house. I have to make a conscious effort to fight back the tears. I try to remind myself how lucky and blessed I am that I have a baby to return to at night. A beautiful, healthy baby.
As my sweet little girl continues to change every day, I try to hold on to what she is like, how she looks, and what she does today. When I close my eyes, I see a gummy smile with little balled up fists clasping her monkey blankie by her mouth. I see little red marks on white, chubby knuckles from the new obsession of finger and hand sucking.
I can feel her little quarter inch fuzz that is growing on the top of her head tickle my lips and nose as I kiss and snuggle her. I love the especially fuzzy and soft look after one of her baths.
|Can you see the peach fuzz on top of her cute little head?
I will remember the soft moans and mumbles, those sweet oooooohs that come from this baby girl when she is alone in her carseat while I am driving. She is talking to herself and singing herself to sleep. I love turning the radio off and listening to her sweet voice.
These little things are the things that I will hold on to. These are the little things that make it hard for me to adjust, but these are the little things that help me make it through a day away.


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FALMOUTH — Defense may have been the key to victory Thursday night in downtown Falmouth, but never underestimate the power of two.
Falmouth Academy senior Taylor Mulhearn registered her first double-double of the season last night, pouring in 12 points while tearing down 13 rebounds as she paced the Mariners to a resounding, 49-20 win over the visiting Saints from Sacred Heart in Kingston.
The Mariners got on the scoreboard first and never looked back, as they established a 29-11 lead at halftime and kept it until the final buzzer.
Mulhearn was not alone, however, as a trio of Mariners — coached by basketball-guru Gus Adams — finished with double digits. Eliza Van Voorhis, a sophomore forward, and Kendall Currence, the team's freshman point guard, both finished with 12 points. Currence's point-tally was largely due to the power of three's, however, as the speedy play-caller drilled triple treys from outside the arc.
Sacred Heart was a non-league opponent but Falmouth Academy will play in its first league contest on Tuesday night when it travels down Route 28 to visit the Sturgis East Storm in a Cape & Islands League affair at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center.
Sacred Heart Saints 36 – Falmouth Academy 28
The Falmouth Academy boys, however, did not fare quite as well.
Playing on the road in the their season-opener, the Mariners jumped out to a quick edge — leading the host Saints 22-18 at the half — but then lost the wind in their collective sails down the homestretch.
Still, there were some bright moments to consider as the Mariners look to Tuesday (Dec. 16) for their first win when they welcome the Sturgis East Charter School Storm.
Kunaal Rajagopal hauled in and estimable 18 rebounds while Rob Eder buried two three-pointers, to highlight the Mariners' attack.
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When I think of e-commerce, nonprofits aren't the type of business that immediately come to mind. But after talking with Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People, I realized that nonprofits are some of the more creative e-commerce companies out there.
Plywood People doesn't rely on product sales like the majority of e-commerce businesses, but they do accept donations online and offer paid programming to their customers. Their mission is to lead a community of start-ups doing good and they have worked with many recognizable names including So Worth Loving and Kid President. Plywood People is our first nonprofit we've talked to for What's in Store, and their business model is definitely unique. Over the years, they've had to continually focus their offerings in order to achieve sustainable growth.
When it comes to e-commerce funding, Jeff has to get crafty. "If we only rely on individuals, fundraisers or grants for funding, I think we are limiting our likelihood of being sustainable." Jeff focuses on creating programming that is worth investment from donors. Instead of solely asking for donations, he offers events and online training as ways for people to contribute and reap a benefit as well.
Plywood flips the perspective of the ask by thinking of it more like an offer. They're not asking for money: They're offering their community the opportunity to fund these unique programs.
"Our e-commerce happens through events like our annual gathering called Plywood Presents and through training environments like Path by Plywood, a 6-week digital course for social entrepreneurs," he says. In addition to paid programs, Plywood People shares free programming through their social media accounts. They host a conversation each month on Instagram called #Plywords where they engage with followers and offer advice at no cost. These conversations serve to promote their brand and provide a taste of how the paid programming works.
Plywood used to run a program called Billboard Bags that wasn't exactly related to their mission directly, but it was Jeff's favorite. Billboard Bags hired and trained refugee women to up-cycle billboard material into totes. The project perfectly represented the type of businesses that Jeff wanted to help bolster through Plywood People, but it was constantly losing money. Eventually, the board voted to shut it down. Billboard Bags was a great project, but it didn't make sense to sacrifice Plywood's core mission to try and keep it working.
"Just because you end something doesn't mean it's a failure," Jeff says. "It means you are opening the door to what is next and focusing your attention on what is best for your future sustainability." These days, Jeff recognizes the value in saying no. "The 2 most powerful words in the dictionary are yes and no," he says. "What you say yes and no to defines what you're known for. If you say yes to everything, you will be known for nothing."
The Plywood team can't do everything, so instead they choose to do a few things very well. And that's why they've grown from 6 major donors to 50 since they began their journey.
But Jeff also recognizes the importance of personal growth and the impact it can have on his business. Every year, the Plywood People headquarters shuts down for 2 weeks so that Jeff and his employees can completely recharge.
A firm believer in the power of work-life balance, Jeff says, "This consistent resting time has become the greatest element of my year. It gives me rest, connection with my family, fresh ideas for our organization, and renewed perspective on what we do and why we do it."
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A Bit of Boredom Does Kids Good
Have you heard of a parenting style called benign neglect? It could be described as the opposite of helicopter parenting – parents instead leave kids to their own devices, to create their own play and solve their own problems.
It's not about ignoring kids, it's about recognizing that independence is a good thing. And, frankly, it's also about recognizing that parents are busy, too. As blogger Carrie of Natural Moms Talk Radio put it:
… calling a mom lazy because she cleaned her house instead of doing crafts with the kids all day? I don't think so. I think benign neglect makes kids more independent. My kids very rarely ever say the dreaded words around me (I'm bored). Probably because they know I always assign some chore when they say that.
The idea of benign neglect has been around for a while. There are several online references to Mothering Magazine articles from the 1990s which address this subject. But we can always count on experts to validate/invalidate parenting techniques. A recent story in the BBC says that keeping kids busy all the time is bad for imagination and creativity.
After interviewing artists about their childhood, Dr. Teresa Belton of the University of East Anglia's School of Education and Lifelong Learning found that creative people experiencing a "lack of things to do" led to expression, as was the case with writer and actress Meera Syal: in her case, hours of solitude and reflection as a child led to her writing. Belton in this BBC report:
Lack of things to do spurred (Syal) to talk to people she would not otherwise have engaged with and to try activities she would not, under other circumstances, have experienced, such as talking to elderly neighbours and learning to bake cakes.
Boredom is often associated with solitude and Syal spent hours of her early life staring out of the window across fields and woods, watching the changing weather and seasons.
But importantly boredom made her write. She kept a diary from a young age, filling it with observations, short stories, poems, and diatribe. And she attributes these early beginnings to becoming a writer late in life.


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My theory is this has happened because we've put our faith in pediculicides (pesticidal lice treatments). Back in the day, head lice was dealt with severely. Kids were sent home from school. Heads were shaved. Giving people the "leper treatment" probably increased our therapy bills (not good), but perhaps head lice was taken care of in fairly effective ways (with the exception of the turpentine and toxins that were poured on the children in residential schools, but that's another horrible blog post altogether.)
With the arrival of treatments that promised fast results as easy as shampooing your hair with no need to pick out the eggs, all that changed. But so did the lice. The more we shampooed, the more the bugs adapted. The less we picked, the more they spread. So many still believe these treatments are effective and the problem keeps growing.
So what do we do now? As I always say, we gotta pick it old school. Forget the treatments. Pick and comb (with a REAL lice comb, not those little green combs from the treatment packs).


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As each day goes by Zachery is becoming more and more alert and showing us his own little personality with a variety of funny facial expressions.
Here are a few shots showing just how expressive he can be...
This one is none other than his "I'm pooing" face, my personal favourite!
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|July 1, 1796
|The Responsibilities of the War and Treasury Departments
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|Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the accountants, and the superintendents. He explains that the responsibilities of the Department of War begin where those of the Treasury end.
|November 5, 1796
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|Cover letter forwarding the quarterly accounts of settlements made at the War Department to be audited at the Treasury Department.
|December 18, 1794
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|Henry Knox
|Refers to letters between the Department of War and the Department of Treasury.
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|Accounts of contractor must be settled in the Treasury Department. Will submit that part of letter relative to aid afforded in transportation of provisions to the Secretary of Treasury.
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|Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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|March 19, 1796
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|Addressed to Comptroller of the Treasury. Forwards a claim for funds sent to the War Department by the Collector at Wilmington that should have been sent to the Treasury Department.
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|Alexander Hamilton
|In obedience to direction, enclosed is warrant of $2000.
|May 24, 1790
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|Joseph Howell
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|Howell encloses warrants drawn by late commissioners of Treasury on Thomas Harwood.
|May 18, 1797
|Instructions for Contracts with Approval from War & Treasury Departments
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|David Henley
|Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies must be approved by the Secretary of Treasury. Bills for unauthorized objects will not be paid. Requests acknowledgment of this understanding.
|January 5, 1797
|Discussion of Discrepancies in Treasury Accounting
|John Wilkins, Jr.
|Samuel Hodgdon
|Mentions execution of power of attorney; main topic is a plea to rectify the accounts with the Treasury Department, there being a a vast difference of almost $90,000 between what will be charged to Wilkins and what was actually submitted to the Treasury.
|February 25, 1797
|Disposition of the Proceeds from Indian Trade
|Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
|James McHenry
|Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General Treasury, these monies cannot be drawn without a warrant from the Secretary of the Treasury.
|January 28, 1795
|Report on Shoe Contract
|Tench Coxe
|Samuel Hodgdon
|Reports that shoe contractors object to the shoe strings in the plans. Requests information so that the Secretary of the Treasury can make a decision. Has completed treasury business with the War Department.
|March 18, 1797
|Accounts of the War Department
|William Simmons
|Richard Harrison
|Simmons sends the quarterly accounts of the War Department to the Treasury Department for examination.
|August 25, 1796
|War Department Accounts to the Treasury
|William Simmons
|Richard Harrison
|Cover letter for transmission of the quarterly accounts of the War Department for auditing at the Treasury.
|October 13, 1794
|Requests Information about Appropriations for War and Treasury Offices
|Tench Coxe
|Henry Knox
|Requests communication about money, particularly appropriations deficiencies according to law for the Treasury Department and the War Department.
|May 14, 1798
|Regarding purchase of vessels for use of naval service
|[not available]
|Marston Watson
|Will forward correspondence to Secretary of Treasury regarding purchase of vessel for naval service, in accordance with arrangements between Department of War and Department of Treasury.
|August 21, 1800
|Decision on Account to be made by Department of Treasury
|William Simmons
|John Pollard
|Simmons examined account submitted by Pollard as much as his office required. Balance sent to Comptroller of Treasury for his decision. Department of Treasury holds jurisdiction over decision, papers returned to Pollard.
|December 28, 1794
|Requests Last Minute Treasury Information for the Department of War before Knox Retires
|Tench Coxe
|Henry Knox
|As Knox is ready to retire, requests any further treasury information to transmit to the Department of War.
|July 5, 1798
|[No. 136 Expenditure of the Executive Departments] Act Creating the Accountant of the War Department
|Robert Goodloe Harper
|[not available]
|Harper expressed frustration that the Treasury Department and the War Department did not operate exclusive of each other. Act written by Committee proposed the creation of the Accountant of the War Department to alleviate work created by War Dept. for the Treasury.
|August 4, 1800
|Submissions of Quarterly Accounts
|William Simmons
|Richard Harrison
|Simmons submitted accounts of War Department for examination to the Treasury. Quarterly submission for January 1 to March 31.
|January 13, 1792
|Means of Transferring Money among Departments
|Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
|Joseph Howell
|In order to adjust certain claims, the Treasury Department requires that an account should be received of all monies advanced by the War Department, with the exception of the pay of the Army,.
|December 2, 1790
|Proposed appointment as clerk in Treasury Department
|Alexander Hamilton
|Peter Anspach
|Hamilton asks that Anspach collect documents, of receiving the claims, and of stating them from time to time in returns that shall comprehend a number of them to the Auditor of the Treasury. Proposes the appoint Anspach as clerk in Treasury Department. Expected to account regularly for the money by furnishing proper receipts.
|April 6, 1793
|Disbursements Needed for the Treasury
|James O'Hara
|Henry Knox
|Encloses abstract of disbursements for the month of March of the general military stores. Requests account for the Treasury.
|December 24, 1792
|Policy and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts with Indian Department
|Alexander Hamilton
|Henry Knox
|Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by the particular superintendents of the several departments. There is no quarter in which there is greater danger of abuse; proportional care and exactness are called for.
|March 29, 1799
|Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
|Ebenezer Stevens
|Samuel Hodgdon
|Mentions that he had contacted the Treasury Secretary about receiving credit for a quantity of powder that he purchased, but has not yet heard back from the Treasury. Also notes that he has taken command of a regiment of artillery.


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Tuesday Baseball Game at Saint Peter's Canceled
Courtesy: SJU Athletic Communications
March 22, 2010
PHILADELPHIA - Due to today's rain and an unfavorable forecast tomorrow, the baseball game scheduled for Tuesday between Saint Joseph's and Saint Peter's in Jersey City, N.J., has been canceled.
The teams will face off Wednesday night at Campbell's Field, as previously scheduled. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m.


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Renee Collini recently joined the staff at the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium as the coordinator for the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative. The regional cooperative is one of five around the nation that is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sentinel Site Cooperative Program, which focuses on existing research and monitoring efforts related to sea level rise.
As the sentinel site coordinator, Collini will work with scientists who are monitoring and collecting data at sanctuaries, estuarine research reserves, marine protected areas and other locations across the Gulf of Mexico. The Northern Gulf of Mexico, in this effort, is defined as the area that stretches from the Pearl River at the Louisiana-Mississippi state line to the Suwanee River in the Florida Panhandle.
The program is focusing on sea level rise and coastal inundation (when water covers what is normally dry land). Collini will work with researchers, managers, decision makers and other stakeholders in an outreach role to identify informational gaps and needs in the region. She will also work with other organizations and institutions in the Northern Gulf to develop partnerships.
Gathering people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, such as NOAA and other federal scientists, state and local government decision makers, university researchers and others, will allow the partners to work together – in a cooperative – to help solve local problems.
"I hope to assist in establishing the Sentinel Site Cooperative as a primary entity for coordination of sea level rise research and data products in the Northern Gulf of Mexico," Collini said. "A cohesive network of communication about sea level rise is critical for city and resource planning, which are needed for coastal communities and economies to adapt to hazards and climate change."
Collini will work part-time in her role as sentinel site coordinator. She also works for Dauphin Island Sea Lab, where she maintains the Dauphin Island Sea Lab/Mobile Bay National Estuary Program's real-time coastal observing system. She holds a master's degree in marine science from University of South Alabama.
"Renee brings with her substantial experience in working with environmental data that will serve her well in her new position," said LaDon Swann, director of the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium. "She has great interpersonal skills that should enable her to be an effective communicator."
The management team of the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative includes representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Sea Grant, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, NOAA Gulf of Mexico Regional Collaboration Team, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Estuarine Research Reserves, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geological Survey.
Collini is interested in learning how you are addressing sea level rise and what you see as science and management needs related to sea level rise. Her office is at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and she can be reached at 251-861-2141 ext. 7543 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Tajh Boyd and No. 13 Clemson became the first Atlantic Coast Conference team to beat ranked teams three weeks in a row, and did it resoundingly with a 23-3 victory against No. 11 Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Boyd, a Virginia native recruited by the Hokies, threw for a touchdown and dissected a top-10 defense for the second week in a row in snapping the Hokies' 12-game ACC winning streak.
The Tigers got rushing touchdowns from Andre Ellington and Mike Bellamy and finished with 323 yards against a defense that was ranked fourth nationally, allowing just 231 yards per game.
The Hokies (4-1) had a miserable night offensively, gaining 258 yards.
The Tigers led 10-3 at halftime and doubled the edge quickly after halftime.
Following an 11-yard punt by Scott Demler, who dropped the ball while rolling toward a rugby style kick and them seemed to kick the end of the ball, Boyd hit Jaron Brown for 27 yards. Andre Ellington ran for 7 and Boyd found Dwayne Allen on the next play for a 32-yard touchdown.
Allen got inside rover Eddie Whitley on the play and made it look easy.
Boyd finished 13 for 32 for 204 yards, the touchdown and one interception.
The rest of the half featured drive after drive that started, then stopped for the Hokies, and when they came up short on a fourth-and-4 from the Tigers 12, Clemson put the game away.
The Tigers' 88-yard drive featured Boyd passes of 20 yards to Allen and 13 to Jaron Brown on a third-and-5 from the Tigers' 42, and Bellamy's 31-yard burst for the touchdown.
That sent Hokies fans who filled the stadium and sat through 40 degree temperatures with a stiff breeze and drizzle falling during parts of the game streaming glumly for the exits.
But nothing the Hokies did all night suggested the outcome would be different.
A fumble by David Wilson set up Clemson's first score. Wilson was hit by Carlton Lewis while breaking through the line, and the ball popped into the air, right to Jonathan Meeks. He returned it inside the Hokies' 5, but a holding call brought it back to the Tigers' 41.
Boyd hit Brown between two defenders for 16 yards on third-and-4, but three straight incompletions from the Virginia Tech 14 forced a 31-yard field goal by Chandler Catanzaro.
The Hokies tied it in the second quarter when Jayron Hosley jumped in front of Boyd's pass and returned it 14 yards to the Tigers' 31. It was Hosley's 12th career interception, and just the second thrown by Boyd this season.
An 18-yard run by Wilson on third-and-2 from the 23 got the Hokies to the 5, but two runs by Wilson netted just 3 yards, and a false start pushed the ball back to the 7. After Logan Thomas threw incomplete under pressure, Cody Journell made a 24-yard field goal with 4:35 left in the half.
That left Boyd with plenty of time, and Hokies linebacker Wiley Brown helped out with a 15-yard personal foul on the kickoff. Starting at the Virginia Tech 48, Boyd did some dazzling work passing and running to drive the Tigers them to the go-ahead touchdown before the half was over.
On third-and-10 from the 48, he hit Ellington for 11 yards. On third-and-8 from the 35, he found Sammy Watkins open deep downfield for 23 yards, and then ran 9 yards on the next play.
Ellington's 1-yard run gave the Tigers a 10-3 lead.
The only threat the Hokies mounted after halftime ended the with a fourth-down from Logan Thomas that Danny Coale had no chance of catching, followed by the Tigers clinching drive.
Thomas was just 15 for 27 for 125 yards and was sacked four times.


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Director of Community Service
My friends often joke around that all I talk about is Rhode Island, the beach, coffee, and indie music and to be honest they're not wrong. My favorite tv shows are The OA and Game of Thrones. I cannot run for the life of me. I strongly feel that fall is the superior season and breakfast the superior meal. I love to tie-dye anything I can get my hands on. I've probably seen every rom com ever. My two favorite bands are Vampire Weekend and Rainbow Kitten Surprise (hey I didn't pick the names). I love cornbread and calamari. I hate cilantro. I enjoy taking artsy photos to put on the gram. And I'm so so excited I'm able to pursue my passion for community service through Chi Omega!
Eveline Reddington-
Director of Philanthropy
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love traveling. Whether it is a big trip to my favorite place in the US, San Diego, or a day trip to the beach, I am always looking for someone to come on adventures with me. I love figure skating, and my go-to fun fact is that I have met and skated with some of the most famous Olympic Figure Skaters. During the school year, I enjoy cheering on the WPI football and basketball teams as a WPI cheerleader, and am a Community Advisor, who helps the incoming freshman class get adjusted to college life during their first semester on campus. As the Director of Philanthropy for Chi Omega I organize events, such as Wish Week, CHIpOtle, and Wish Night, to fundraise for the Make-A-Wish foundation. I love planning our philanthropy events because I work directly with my sisters to have fun and raise money for a cause that we are all passionate about.
Rachel Quinlivan-
Director of Career and Personal Development
I'm a chocolate-loving, Game of Thrones watching, out-of-shape rock climber. I fondly refer to my major as "nerd herding" and I am so grateful for all of the people that WPI and Chi Omega have introduced me to! I love coffee and have a strong loyalty to Starbucks. My go to fun facts are that I can recite the ABCs backwards (I was very bored on a bus ride once) and I recently received my Irish passport, so I am looking forward to travelling and even living in Europe. As Director of C&PD, I'm excited to help my sisters in Theta Mu become the boss ladies I know they can be!
Jackie Magaha-Director of Sisterhood
I hate fun facts and would rather take a razor scooter to my Achilles than say a fun fact. But nevertheless, if I was a kitchen appliance I'd be a panini maker, cause other than me eating them everyday I like bringing people together and making them feel warm. Also gooey cheese is the best. I thrive off of puns and am a meme queen! My spirit animal is a squirrel because they are energetic, playful, prepared, and resourceful! One of my summer jobs was a "guacamole connoisseur" where I literally made guac live in front of tables at a Mezcal. The kids loved it.
Sophia Gervasio-
Director of Friendship and Social
Energized and constantly socializing, I'm always found in the campus center at WPI with a coffee in hand. Dino Nugs make me happy and I am always down for a second dessert. I'm passionate about the medical device industry, traveling, exploring, and trying new things. I'll always be around for a vent sesh, gym buddy, sunrise hike, or late night jam session/dance party.
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Director of Campus Activities
My favorite things are dogs, hiking, and travelling and I take any chance I can to be outdoors in a new place with a dog by my side. I prefer the mountains to the beach and coffee to tea. In my free time you can find me playing violin in the WPI orchestra, eating sushi, running, or watching Game of Thrones. I'm afraid of butterflies and allergic to pineapples, but that hasn't stopped me yet. I'm thrilled to be serving as the Director of Campus Activities for Theta Mu this year and I can't wait to see how our chapter grows on campus this year!
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Director of Marketing
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Alumni Chair
I'm a snowboarder, paddleboarder, mac and cheese lover, and a Disney fanatic who has not been to Disney World nearly enough (is 10 times a lot?) My sense of style is severely limited to either sweatshirt/leggings or norts/comfy tshirt combos, depending on the weather. I collect succulents like it's my full time job and candles like I'm a suburban soccer mom. I sometimes snort when I laugh too hard, which is funny for everyone else in the room but me. You'll never catch me missing an episode of Brooklyn-99, but you will catch me being comically unphotogenic in almost every picture I'm in. I'm so excited to improve our chapter's relations with Theta Mu alumni this year!
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The proverb that necessity is the mother of invention is being borne out by the innovative approach many organisations are now taking to energy. Rising bills, environmental concerns and greater volatility means energy is no longer just another business cost but a key risk which needs to be addressed.
The sessions Utilyx hosted at the Green Corporate Energy event recently highlighted some of the many solutions being explored and developed in response to the challenges faced.
We had posed the question : 'Are you ready for a more volatile energy world?' and looked to draw on the experiences of those taking part to identify the key measures that businesses can take to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.While the approaches being taken may differ from company to company, all were in agreement that organisations will have to deal with more volatility in the future.
International tensions, growing global demand and domestic policy upheaval were among the factors seen as contributing to that.
Although greater volatility does pose obvious challenges, it was interesting that those attending our sessions concluded that overall it was a positive development in that it would ensure energy was on the risk agenda for businesses and also encourage innovation.
The most obvious step identified to reduce the impact of volatility was to reduce demand and there were some compelling examples of the success that behavioural initiatives and energy efficiency can have.
Demand response is also seen as an important tool with many companies looking to develop solutions to meet their energy needs without increasing risk.
Examples cited included combined heat & power solutions using ground source heat pumps, energy storage linked to renewable generation and even hydrogen fuel cells. While demand response is generally seen as a positive approach, there were some concerns expressed over the carbon intensity of some of the back-up generation equipment in use.
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Accurately monitoring energy consumption across operations and being able to identify patterns and trends is vital. As The Energy Investment Curve tool launched at the event also highlighted, paybacks from different energy technologies in different scenarios can vary dramatically depending on many factors.
The sessions also highlighted the need for energy to be seen as an issue which increasingly impacts right across a business. Disruption from interruption to supply for example could damage brand and reputation. The lack of a sustainable procurement strategy could risk customer loyalty.
Rising to the challenge of a more volatile energy world will require buy-in from right across an organisation.Without proper staff engagement from the shopfloor up, energy efficiency measures won't deliver on their full potential. And unless senior management are fully involved, backing for major capital investment in energy efficiency or onsite generation is unlikely.
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So I was talking with some friends at work and the topic of Animaniacs came up. I don't think I'd seen it since I used to watch it after school every day, but I remembered I loved it (especially Chicken Boo, haha). One of my friends has the DVDs, and I asked her if they were as good as they seemed back when they aired (cause when I watch a lot of the shows that I used to love as a kid, I see them in a whole new, and less golden, light). Of course she gave me a confident nod, and I immediately headed to the glorious vault of vidoes known as You Tube to look up my long lost love. Here are some gems that I found:
Chicken Boo (Spielberg/Warner Bros. Animation)
The Ballad of Magellan (Spielberg/Warner Bros. Animation)
The creativity in these shorts is awesome, especially considering the TV schedule they worked on! I have always loved music and animation, and when they're used intelligently the result is a level of entertainment unachievable by any other means. Music is a language of its own, and I think it's a shame that so many people look down on musical animation, especially in Disney films. It's the same as the false argument that 2D animation is dead, and CG is the only medium people want to see. If the music serves to enhance the story and entertainment value, we shouldn't be afraid to use it! Our goal as animators is to communicate a story through emotional character acting, and music is able to communicate emotions in ways that dialogue and pantomime alone can't. Music is felt.
Take the Ballad of Magellan. Would it be nearly as entertaining had the characters only spoken the words? I'm sure a version could be done without music that's certainly entertaining in its own right, but it still wouldn't be able to communicate in the same way. With or without music, our goals are the same, but certain stories and emotions are more suited to certain methods than others. The Incredibles as a musical? Probably not. It's a super-hero movie. The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King? I'm convinced they would have been lesser movies without their great songs that pushed the story forward. It's not about having a soundtrack. Soundtracks are passive, they play in the background in transition between scenes. But songs like Part of Your World are so expressive, take an active role in telling the story, and maybe even influence the animators to produce even more expressive animation. The combination can be overpowering, and one I hope to see again.
The same argument can be used for musical score of movies. One of my favorite movies is Back to the Future. Think about how powerful and exciting the main theme is, and the score throughout. Can you imagine how different that movie would feel had the main theme been soft and soothing?
Anyway, don't know how I got on that topic for so long :P That's what blogs are for I guess! Enjoy the Animaniacs vids, I just might go get the DVDs!


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At the beginning of the season, the experts would make predictions about teams, pennant races and individual players. Usually very interesting and, of course, subject for debate. It doesn't bother me when people make predictions that I don't agree with. What does bother me is that later on they treat their prognostications as though they were gospel.
At the start of the season, everyone had questions about the Yankees, mostly revolving around their health. Can some of their older players play up to the back of their baseball cards, i.e., their histories. Will A-Rod be any kind of player after basically two years off? Will Mark Teixeira be able to rebound after wrist surgery? Does Carlos Beltran have anything left? And there were all the questions about the starters recovering from various elbow, shoulder and knee surgeries?
Good questions all, but that's what they were, just questions, because no one doubted that these players were talented. Now these questions have been answered positively since the Yankees have taken command of the AL East and boast the 2nd best record in the American League. So why are all these experts surprised that the Yanks all performed so well? None of them said these players WILL NOT be able to play well, that they WON'T stay healthy. So why are they surprised? They agreed that this was certainly a viable scenario. Granted, it is unusual that all of them have risen to the occasion, and perhaps no one, not even A-Rod, thought he would do this well. So lets just accept that New York is the most complete team in the AL East and not treat it as though it was some kind of magic trick.
On the other hand, every one thought that Boston was the cream of the crop and even though they had no reliable starting pitchers, a shortstop playing an unfamiliar position, and a team top heavy with outfielders and no proven catcher. Now that the Red Sox have shown that all their unspoken (By the experts) weaknesses are real, why don't they treat that as a surprise?
The Baseball Hall of Fame
I mentioned this briefly a couple of days ago, but let me elaborate.
Craig Biggio - A somewhat unheralded all-star with definite HOF credentials.
John Smoltz - Amazing that he proved his worth in two totally different areas of pitching - starting and relieving. The only other pitcher who handled that change in the Hall was Dennis Eckersley.
Randy Johnson - Total domination that calls to mind Sandy Koufax, whose numbers didn't really justify his election (165 wins). Johnson ended up with 303 wins. But the domination in talent was evident in both.
Pedro Martinez - Domination, but through intimidation. Pedro would throw at (and hit) anyone, especially anyone who looked like they might beat him. Talented, yes, but it was the fear factor which contributed greatly to his success. Case in point: "In 2001, Martinez said of the Curse of the Bambino: "I don't believe in
curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and I'll face him. Maybe I'll drill him
in the ass."
It's starts at the lowest levels
You may remember a few years ago when a pre-teen named Jerry Altemonte threw a perfect game and a couple of shutouts during the Little League World Series tournament. The age limit for Little League is 12 or younger. A few months after the series, Altemonte was discovered to actually be 14 at the time. Cheating at the lowest level. In a recent interview, Altemonte blamed the whole thing on his father and his coach. Altemonte also mentioned how much he loved baseball and listed as his favorite players, Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa. Interestingly, two of them are among the biggest "alleged" cheaters in the sport.
"In the IFAF American football semifinals, the U.S. defeated France 82-0.
However, the game tightened in the second half after France's center began
facing the right direction during snaps." -- Brad Dickson
"Not that Rocky Balboa is showing his age or anything in "Creed" — the
seventh installment in the "Rocky" movie series — but the eye of the Tiger now
has cataracts." -- Dwight Perry
"The LA Dodgers have apparently told Yasiel Puig that he will not be
traded. Maybe because at this point no other team wants the headaches?" -- Janice Hough
"Toronto has hired long-time Devils GM Lou Lamoreillo. Who but the Leafs would add a 73-year-old as part of their youth movement?" -- RJ Currie
" Rob Gronkowski said that he's read about 80 percent of his autobiography, "It's Good To Be Gronk."
He's the first best-selling author to ever utter, "Don't tell me how it ends,"
at his own book signing." -- Brad Dickson
"Yes, Paul O'Neill talks too much on Yankees telecasts; he drives many
viewers crazy. But that could be fixed if only someone at YES could
convince him that viewers tune in primarily to watch the game." -- Phil Mushnick
"Dan Patrick, Bill Simmons, Keith Olbermann and now Colin Cowherd. Will the last star to leave ESPN please turn out the light?" -- Greg Cote
"Jason Pierre Paul of the New York Giants won't sign a contract offer right now as he is learning to write with his other hand." -- TC Chong


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Hatches Corners Metropark: Conneaut
Status: Open; parking, limited resources, no amenities.
Park Brochure: Hatches Corner Park Brochure
Hatches Corners Metropark is located at 5467 Center Road, Rt. 7, Monroe Twp.
Acquired with OPWC grant funds in 2007 this 202 acres features 7,274 feet frontage of the Bear Creek tributary to Conneaut Creek, 34 acres of riparian wetland, 78 acres of wooded upland, cultivated/successional area to establish a 90 acre meadow. The property hosts many Ohio listed plants.
Parking is installed with primitive trails established. A multi purpose trail for hiking, birding and horseback riding off of Rt 7 was installed in 2017.
Hunting has been permitted to help maintain a healthy deer population.
There is a power easement at the western boundary and the future installation of 20,000 feet of trails and improvements off of Hatches Corners Road will provide further opportunities for birding, bridle trail, education, hiking, and photography.


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Brighton and Hamilton previews: Angelic Guest looks heavenly under Morris
David Metcalf | June 28, 2016
Angelic Guest can score for Channon at Brighton
Trainer Mick Channon has a good record with his runners at Brighton and Angelic Guest can provide him with another winner at the seaside venue in the 1m handicap there today (17.15).
The Lambourn handler has a 22.58 per cent strike rate with his runners at the track in the past 12 months, and in Angelic Guest has a lightly-raced filly who looks on a potentially lenient mark.
Angelic Guest has only had four starts and shaped really well on the first of those when fourth of 12 to Fadillah at Haydock.
After racing in touch, Angelic Guest was denied a clear run a furlong from home but then stayed on nicely without being unduly knocked about to be beaten just two lengths.
Given a chance by the handicapper
The winner is a useful sort who has scored again since and is now rated 79, and the third home Golden Glimmer has also gone on to taste success to be rated 84.
It made her opening handicap mark of 68 look very exploitable, and although only fifth off it over course and distance last time out behind Bay Of St Malo the three-year-old got unbalanced under a 7lb claimer and now gets the professional services of Luke Morris in the saddle.
Having since been dropped another 3lb to 65, she also now meets the winner on 8lb better terms and this looks a nice opportunity for Angelic Guest to open her account.
Essaka weighted to strike
Essaka shaped as if returning to form lasts time out and looks weighted to get back to winning ways in the 6f handicap (14.45).
Trained by Tony Carroll, the gelding was last successful over course and distance 10 months ago when running out an easy three length winner off a mark of 54.
Essaka went on to be placed on several occasions off 62, and is now back down to his last winning mark.
It gives the four-year-old major claims from a handicapping perspective, and Essaka hinted that his time was near when beaten just 3/4 of a length into third over course and distance seven days ago.
Brighton selections
14.15: Canford Belle
14.45: Essaka (NB)
15.15: Ex Lover
15.45: Occult
16.15: Roy Rocket
16.45: Just Isla
17.15: Angelic Guest (NAP)
17.45: Bahamian Sunrise
Slim has a big Chance at Hamilton
Slim Chance looks decent value to cash-in on a drop in the weights and class to score an overdue success in the 5f handicap on today's card at Hamilton (17.00).
The Sheena West trained mare is on a long losing run, having not scored since landing back-to-back class 6 contests at the track in September 2014.
Slim Chance won off a mark of 71 in the last of those, and also ran well to finish third at Carlisle 12 months ago off 73 in a class 4 affair.
The seven-year-old is now able to race off just 58, a massive 13lb lower than when last victorious, and that makes her potentially thrown-in at the weights on the pick of her form.
Slim Chance also comes into the contest having shaped as if returning to form when seventh of 12 to In My Place in a class 5 contest at Carlisle, and now drops back down into class 6 company for the first time since last successful.
Cosmic Chatter to gain deserved success
Cosmic Chatter has been running well of late and can gain a deserved success in the 6f handicap (16.00).
The Ruth Carr trained gelding got back on the scoresheet for the first time in over three years when scoring Beverley last August by 2 3/4 lengths off a mark of 74, and backed that up with an excellent head second at Musselburgh off 80.
Cosmic Chatter is now able to race off the same mark as when last successful and comes into the contest on the back of two solid efforts to finish runner-up over course and distance.
In the last of those Cosmic Chatter lost ground when dwelling at the start before making good headway two out to take up the running inside the last.
The six-year-old looked all over the winner until getting chinned on the line an beaten a nose, and had he not fluffed that start I feel he would have won.
In effect it makes Cosmic Chatter a winner without a penalty off an unchanged mark, and with underfoot conditions to suit this looks a nice opportunity for the son of Paris House to go one better.
Hamilton selections
14.00: Alfie's Angel
14.30: Opt Out
15.00: Long Call
15.30: Move In Time
16.00: Cosmic Chatter (NB)
16.30: David's Duchess
17.00: Slim Chance (NAP)
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Backpacking – Safety Tips With Your Backpack
Safety is always a concern when it comes to travel. We spend so much time packing the backpack with just the right stuff, that the last thing that you want to happen when you are traveling in another country is for any (or all) of your stuff to go missing. This post will cover some … Continue reading
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When most of us think of backpacks, reminiscent thoughts of lugging books around our school campuses come to mind. Rarely do we imagine living out of one for a month or more. The idea of "backpacking" consists of basically traveling mostly by foot for days on end, all the while living out of a backpack. … Continue reading


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Too much sugar in energy drinks can be stored as fat in body which may lead to unwanted weight-gain. The sugar content of these drinks may cause a sudden crash in the body's energy level when the sugar leaves the bloodstream. In addition, excess sugar can alter metabolism and retain salt and water in human body which may lead to high blood pressure. Metabolism describes the chemical reactions that take place in the human body's cells that converts the consumed food into energy.
Caffeine is another main ingredient of many energy drinks. This compound acts as a potent stimulant and energizes the brain, skeletal muscles of the heart and the respiratory system and therefore delay fatigue. Caffeine however may increase blood pressure, dehydrate the body, and prevent sleep. Many energy drinks out in the market contain about 80 mg of caffeine per serving, about twice the caffeine of a regular cup of tea. In addition, caffeine is an addictive substance and its ill effects can be felt up to six hours. This substance may also deplete the body of vital vitamins and nutrients. It is recommended that people who consume energy drinks and other caffeine related products should take vitamins and nutrients to regain lost vitamins and nutrients. Some medical studies show that caffeine consumption in adolescents seem to be associated with high blood pressure. Therefore, the consumption of energy drinks by children and adolescents is not encouraged.
Energy drinks often make big promises. However, there is limited evidence that the use of energy drinks can significantly improve physical and mental performance. But once the hype is overcome, users of this product may realize that they are mostly getting increased dose of sugar and caffeine. Now, the question lies, is it safe to use this product? As with everything, the use energy drinks is alright as long as taken in moderation. These products may not be harmful if taken occasionally, but they are not healthy choices either. The truth us energy boost comes from healthy living. Individuals who consume healthy diets and get plenty of physical activity and rest may have increased energy the natural way.
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Hey everyone, its
#CAREERWEEK and in this mood we bring you an interesting article on YOU.
Do enjoy it.
Do enjoy it.
The Making of The CEO of ME Incorporated - The Brand YOU
Have you ever asked yourself "who's the boss?
Ever wondered how you can take over your boss's post?
Now that you have landed this promotion,
Now that you have obtained that degree/certification... what is next?!
Competition in today's business world has grown even stiffer, making it really tough to stand out and shine through the clutter. Results and lots of extracurricular activities alone won't guarantee that. So, one of the best ways of staying ahead of the pack in today's business world is to stand out, have a unique brand amongst peers.
Bottom line, It's about bringing who you are to what you do and how you do it. It's about making your mark by being your-best-self. It's about what you're known for and how people experience you. Now that is personal Branding and if you don't know, you already have one.
How to prove it, Ask your friend, colleague or just a neutral person what they think when they see you or hear your name.
Many of us are somewhat 'digital natives'. We are citizens of 2, 3 or even more digital/social media communities - LinkedIN, facebook, twitter, Instagram, Blogs etc. All of these are some of the composite part of your personal brand. They speak volume about you, have shaped people opinion about you.
So if ever wondered why some people do not take you seriously, you need to check what it is you're churning out physically, socially, or digitally. Good news is this, while you may not be able to do much about what you've already put out there, what is sure is that you can manage it better to make people see about you what it is that you want them to see.
I will be sharing with you in the next few editions tips on how to put the shine on your personal brand and get world to see you as you want them to. It's a big deal and you need it Now.
"Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of specialty or profession, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer of "The Brand Called You"
Sounds like a huge task? Well, not quite. If AY the comedian, Dbanj ,Don Jazzy, Genevieve Nnaji, David Beckham, etal., can do it, how much more you?
Don't get me wrong, personal branding is not only for celebrities, business men are in fact even more into it. Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Ibukun Awosika, Christopher Kolade, Peter Obi, Demola Aladekomo etc., are top professionals who have also built successful personal brand, if they did it, then it speaks volume of the importance of personal branding.
With the right brand you attract the right people and open up opportunities that would have passed you by. Need I mention that whether you like it or not, whether planned or not, you are a brand already, so the real question again is "what sort of brand are you?"
With the right brand you attract the right people and open up opportunities that would have passed you by. Need I mention that whether you like it or not, whether planned or not, you are a brand already, so the real question again is "what sort of brand are you?"
So here are my tips to building your personal brand.
1. Know Yourself to Grow Yourself
Socrates the great philosopher said, 'Man know thyself'.
Do you know how others see you? Is there a gap between how you view yourself and how those around you do? The first step to grow yourself is to know yourself and this involves both internal reflection and gathering external feedback.
A Personal Brand Survey enables you to gather data regarding your attributes, skills, competencies and strengths that define your brand. The process begins with a self-assessment and is followed by requesting feedback from others so you can compare how you view yourself with how you are currently perceived. The results will enable you to identify areas that you want to accentuate and areas you want to diminish as you define your personal brand.
A Personal Brand Survey enables you to gather data regarding your attributes, skills, competencies and strengths that define your brand. The process begins with a self-assessment and is followed by requesting feedback from others so you can compare how you view yourself with how you are currently perceived. The results will enable you to identify areas that you want to accentuate and areas you want to diminish as you define your personal brand.
2. Articulate your VPs
The foundation of your brand is called your "VPs" – vision, purpose, values, and passions.
Vision: Your image of what you see possible for the world – your desired future.
Values: The ideals or operating principles that determine how you conduct your day-to-day activities. Your values are true to you and you do not compromise them.
Passions: This is what motivates and energizes you. Your passions get you out of bed in the morning, but as a leader always have 'pure unadulterated tenacity' to drive your passions forward.
3. Define your Target Audience
When branding yourself your job is not to be 'famous', but rather to be 'selectively famous'. In other words, identify the people who need your leadership and communicate your brand only to them. This target audience are the only ones who need to know you. They are the ones who will ultimately make the critical decision to follow you. Once you know your target audience, do everything in your power to nurture them.
4. Tell Your Story
You have a unique story to tell and that story is what makes your brand authentic. Of course others can relate to your story because it may be similar, but it is never exactly the same. Each story is unique. Focus on those things that make you unique and capitalize on them. Perhaps your credentials and experience got you into your current role, but your character and story is what will compel people to follow you.
5. Create Your 'Brand Statement'
What do you want to be known for? Having an answer to this question defines what your target audience can expect from your leadership. Remember, this statement is NOT your title! It is also not your personal mission or life purpose. It is a memorable 1-2 sentence statement that is solutions oriented. Here is a great template to use when crafting your brand statement:
I want to be known for being __________ so that I can deliver __________ to __________.
It is vital that you truly identify with your brand statement. You need to live and breathe this every day so take the time to make sure it best represents who you are and what you can do.
6. Build Your Brand Communication Plan
Visualize your brand communication plan as the wheels on a bicycle. Without wheels you cannot move! This plan allows your brand to move forward.
The center of a wheel, the hub, keeps the spokes together. Likewise the center of your plan is the core leadership message you want to communicate to your target audience. Your communication vehicles, or spokes, radiate out of your core message and provide the support to keep your plan together. These may include presenting at conferences, joining professional organizations, using social media, creating a blog, writing an article or book for publication, etc.
Select a mix of vehicles that you will enjoy doing and will actually enable your personal brand to reach your target audience. Remember, a broken spoke makes a wheel wobble and lose its strength. Select vehicles that you are strong at, or at least ones you are happy to make stronger. Schedule these 'spokes' into your calendar and commit to executing and repeating them.
7. Follow the 3 Cs of Branding
Now that you know what you want to be known for and have a communication plan in place, remember to always follow the three C's of branding – clarity, consistency, and constancy.
Clarity: Always be very clear about who you are and who you are not. By knowing your unique promise of value you are identifying what sets your apart from others. This is what differentiates you and allows you to attract brand loyalty among the people who are compelled to do business with you.
Consistency: Once you are clear about your promise of value, consistently demonstrate your brand promise everywhere. This includes your social media profiles, your website, your business cards, your communications. Everything.
Constancy: It is not enough to be clear and consistent if you are not always visible to your target audience. Strong brands are constant. They are always there for their customers, prospects, and those who can help them achieve their goals. Be visible or run the risk of being forgotten!
Still talking on building 'a brand called YOU', in this blog post, I share the last 3 tips and do hope you find them useful tool in the quest to becoming the CEO of Me Incorporated.
8. Live in the Inquiry
Regular maintenance of your personal brand is necessary so live in the inquiry and always ask yourself if what you are doing or saying is on-brand or off-brand. Is it contributing to your message or distracting from it? Google yourself regularly to see if there is anything off-brand. Ask for direct feedback from your community or do another 360Reach personal brand survey to check if others see your brand in the same way you have been presenting it. If you find yourself going off-brand, take a moment to stop, assess what has happened, and get back on-brand as quickly as possible. By being on-brand your credibility is maintained.
9. Adapt and Adjust
Your brand isn't static. It should evolve in response to the different expectations you face at different times in your career.
Have the self-awareness to evolve your brand and if necessary even reinvent your brand.
Have the self-awareness to evolve your brand and if necessary even reinvent your brand.
10. Rinse and Repeat!
On a yearly basis go back to Step 1 and start again. It is important to establish the habit of re-assessing your personal brand and creating a new plan for the year.
Has your vision or purpose changed? Do you have a new target audience? Are you no longer living your brand statement? Was there inconsistency in how your communicated your brand?
Has your vision or purpose changed? Do you have a new target audience? Are you no longer living your brand statement? Was there inconsistency in how your communicated your brand?
You can log on to http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/ or
http://www.careerealism.com/personal-brand/ to read up more on the tips shared and generally on personal branding.
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Tungsten melting
Here is a belated report on (breaking my rule on writing before trading here) for the sale of Tungsten in London Stamps.
Tungsten is an invoicing network that processes supplier invoices for blue chip companies. The processing network is barely break-even and the business model was to make money on value added services, notably invoice discounting (factoring). It's a fair idea, and goes well with the theme of banking disintermediation which I think will be relevant for some years to come. The problem here was that the approach was full of hubris, which fell flat so far.
The company has now re-framed its ambitions and management: same business model, less hubris. Perhaps not the time to sell, but it's still materially loss making, and the market hostile. Break even is probably at least two years away, with probably a fundraising or two in the pipeline, so more one for the watchlist, to revisit in 2017, maybe. The market will forget having been burnt, but in the next few years the memory will probably cap the upside. Basically I think it's highly likely to get cheaper before it gets better, and that some years away.
I probably shouldn't have invested in hubris, though my rationale was that they only needed to achieve 20% of what they promised to justify their valuation.
But hubris is costly. For instance, reading between the lines of the latest update one guesses they structured the deal with their financing partner so that it paid off above high volume thresholds, so modest but real factoring volume produces zero income…
The proceeds were reinvested in Toumaz, doubling down an existing position back to median weight. I'm still confident the new health products have a chance of success. Liking the product range, I'm happy to give it a chance longer term.
Losing the bulk
Interbulk, the dry bulk business will soon leave the portfolio as the company is being taken over. This was a bet on their market turning from cyclical lows. The company was heavily indebted but with cash flow just enough to fund the cost, and backed by large logistics company who are the controlling shareholders who could support it through bad times, it did not seem too likely to go bankrupt.
Obviously someone else will get the full upside (if any), but as a 30% profit above cost, and a large premium on the recent share price, I can't complain. The risk the controlling shareholders would not be nice to the minority was also a potential issue.