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Erica's Original Notes: It should be understood that pollination is NOT necessarily fertilization; however, it is a miracle how the pollen grain finds the unfertilized ovule; in corn it is 18 inches from the end of the silk to the ovule, and that journey is accomplished within a few hours!
Nectaries: sometimes on their own; those of hellebores are really modified petals, and the ones found in fritillarias look like tear drops at the base of the petals.
Tricks: played by flowers in order to get the insects, birds and animals to transport their pollen to another flower in the same family. They sometimes imitate insects to act as a decoy, as in orchids which mimic the female fly. It is all an amazing adaptation when you realize that plants were on earth before the insects!
Robbers: birds and insects which try to steal the nectar by piercing holes in the calyx, so that is the reason for hard or swollen calyces. Teasels protect their nectaries from robber ants by water held in leaf cups.
Cross-pollination: promoted by the varying heights of stigmas and anthers; self-pollination is a last resort, as cross-pollination improves adaptation to environment by increasing genetic diversity.
Signs of fertilization: given by some flowers so as to save insects an unnecessary flower-call! The colour usually changes due to oxidation of pigment; trillium turns pink; peyote cactus closes after five seconds, Magnolia virginianum is brown within half an hour; speedwell goes from blue to purple; milkwort gets a redflush; and the erythronium stem becomes erect, while others give off an odour.
Pollinizers and devices: some flowers have an obstacle course before an insect collects its reward. The Aroids generate a warmth within the spathe, releasing an odour and luring the insect which then slips on the oily exudate into the lower chamber where the stigma is. The insect is trapped all night by the hair guards. In the morning the hair guards collapse, and the insect escapes, after inadvertently gathering the pollen. Some flowers, such as gentian and aquilegia, have translucent, window-like areas around the sexual organs to lure insects already in the flower and looking for an exit.
Canadian alpines: study of these flowers early in the season found many insects competing for a meagre supply of pollen and nectar, while later in June, there is a cornucopia of species in bloom with unlimited supplies.
Bees: four wings (flies have two), with 100 times our sense of smell. Red looks black to them; a yellow dandelion is purple; and their eyes are sensitive to ultraviolet light so they see markings (nectar guides) invisible to our eyes. They have a honey crop in their alimentary tract and pollen 'baskets' on their hind legs held on by bristles which are very visible if you watch them in summer. They visit the same kind of flower for several days, thereby wasting no pollen or energy. There are no bees or bumblebees at high altitudes.
Moths: usually work nocturnally on the wing.
Butterflies: sit to feed; like red colours.
Flies: two wings and delight in visiting flowers that smell of carrion, such as skunk cabbage.
Hummingbirds: 70 wing beats per second! They have a tubular tongue which aspirates the watery nectar; they also prefer the colour red. It is interesting to note the placement of pollen that they collect while they are sipping their nectar; with honeysuckle the pollen sticks to the corner of their mouth, while with Indian paintbrush it is found on their forehead.
Wind: for millions of years (before insects and other pollinators existed), the only way to cross-pollinate plants; this method includes nearly all the trees and grasses. The pollen is light and dry to help it fly through the air. Wind pollination is also useful where insects are scarce due to cold. Pollination most often takes place before the emergence of the leaves to facilitate the passage of pollen; petals are small or non-existent, because no landing stage or nectar guides are needed; calyces are tough to protect the early flowers from cold; pistils are furry, rigid and carried above the stamens while they dangle and sway in the wind to release clouds of pollen.
1. I could not substantiate the details of Erica’s notes on 'Nectar' specifically – as I could not find Von Frisch’s research regarding this. However, different species of plants do have different times during the day that they peak in nectar production, and Von Frisch is famous for his work with bees – particularly describing the 'waggle dance' around 1927.
2. I could not substantiate the hawk moth speed of visiting flowers (106 in 4 minutes) – but they are known for speed, and I found a references of hummingbirds visiting 50 flowers per minute. Some hawk moths, such as the hummingbird hawk moth, hover in midair while they feed on nectar from flowers, so are sometimes mistaken for hummingbirds. This hovering capability has evolved only four times in nectar feeders: in hummingbirds, certain bats, hoverflies, and hawk moths. This is an example of convergent evolution.
3. Advantage is the plant can use less of its resources, as development of petals, nectar and large amounts of pollen are not required. The disadvantage is the lack of genetic variation that results.
(MG) Bees use sonication (buzz pollination), especially with tomatoes and blueberries.


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Welcome everyone to another of our thrilling entries exploring the intricacies of Hellboy: The Board Game. Just in case you’re still catching up, we’ve already covered: Agent Cards, Case Files, the HQ Board and Deck of Doom… phew, that’s a lot of stuff and we’re not finished yet. Today we’re talking about how you explore the board.
Back in the early days of development we always knew that we wanted the board to grow as the players explored the location. After all, the BPRD agents often don’t know the exact location of their target and end up taking unexpected twists along the way (often through the floor too). As a result, when you’re playing the Hellboy game, the playing area will change along the way.
The initial set up is dictated by whatever Case File (remember those? Keep up, we only talked about them the other day) you’re playing through. This will show you what tiles to place and which way to arrange them. Taking a closer look at an example tile above (please bear in mind this is still work in progress so could change) you’ll see it’s split into four areas.
But why is the tile split into four areas? Well, fret not dear reader because we’re about to tell you. There are actually a few reasons for the split. Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, the areas show how far you can move. Agents can move up to two areas (orthogonally or diagonally).
Secondly the areas dictate which enemies you can attack. An enemy that’s in the same area as an agent can be attacked with a Fight action. Whereas an enemy that’s in a different area must be shot at with a Shoot action. What’s more, in order to interact with a Clue or Point of Interest you’ll need to be in the same area.
However, the most exciting element about the split is that it’s used to dictate exactly what you’ll find in the room. You see, each unexplored room has an Encounter Card placed face down inside it. When you first enter the room you flip the card to reveal what’s inside. There will then follow a moment of suspense as you check what’s inside.
Work in p… you know the drill by now!
Each Encounter Card has four elements, each of which might contain nothing, or some enemies, or some scenery, or some Investigation Markers. These are all set up in the newly explored room.
You then place the first element in the area closest to the agent making the action, then go clockwise around the room. In a 2-area room, the first and third elements are in this area, and the second and fourth are in the other.
The Encounter Deck is split into Stage One, Stage Two and Case Start encounters – this determines the rough order they’ll appear in, but the exact order is random. As you explore you’ll be placing the Encounter Cards down to determine what’s in each room. However, the great thing about this is that the exact order is random. So even if you’ve played a mission before, the order of the encounters can be entirely different, which could make for a very different gameplay/tactical experience. This means the replay value of even just the core game is fantastic.
So, there you have a quick run down of the Encounter Cards and how you explore.
REMEMBER, THE HELLBOY KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES ON APRIL 25th. HOPE YOU’VE ENJOYED ALL THE PREVIEWS SO FAR. WE’VE GOT TWO MORE THIS WEEKEND TOO. AGENT ACTIONS WILL BE HANDLED BY JAMES ON SATURDAY AND WE’LL BE BACK ON SUNDAY TO TALK DICE MECHANICS.
One question: while the randomness of enemy encounters is usually welcome, should there not be sometimes a fixed content for a particularly important (story-wise) room or space?
If I enter a crypt and I find a live chicken instead of the expected tomb, it might do for a funny laugh but would it not suspend the atmosphere?
Not to mention I’ll then have to look for the tomb in the kitchen.
I’m joking of course…but I think you got the meaning of my question.
Are there rooms where the encounter (be it monsters or furniture) is fixed and dictated by the story, beside the Case Start in the tile where the investigators start off?
If there aren’t, wouldn’t it result in the rooms being all equal with no particular importance attached to looking for a special room/space that contains something important for the development of the story?
Left, right, up and down would not matter anymore even if the type of rooms available and the mix of encounters is decided by the mission.
I’m sure you thought it through, I just wanted a clarification.
how does line of sight work in Hellboy TBG?
Some encounters will be fixed by the story to make sure there’s a strong narrative. There will also be some key locations dictated by the case file. Line of sight is very straight forward – basically if you draw line of sight through an area with another miniature in you won’t have clear line of sight.
Thanks a lot Rob !
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Here's an interesting one, went back to an installation yesterday, only to find that when connecting up the satellite cables, the quality and strength had dropped dramatically.
Went up onto the roof, flat roof on four story hotel, access via skylight only to find that the LNb cover had been destroyed. There were a couple of small pieces of concrete inside as well as a small amount of the destroyed cover.
I've certainly experienced damage caused by birds pecking on aerial waterproof caps, but not on LNB feedhorns.
The interesting point here, is that the LNB works perfectly, despite having had water in it (once the bits were cleared out), I would guess the fact that it was not connected to a power source saved it.
Interesting Rolf, that looks like it's taken a hit in the centre. Did you see any .22 slugs around? Another flat roof somewhere perhaps?
PS. What's the computer keyboard doing on the roof?
LOL, don't you take your keyboard everywhere?
It's not an air gun slug, no damage inside, whatever has caused it, only penetrated the plastic skin, plus the air rifle slug wouldn't leave a small piece of cement inside.
maybe it's that Rob getting all worked up for not able to send his email from the rooftop and had a pop at the innocent LNB???
Admitedly E-mail problems can be very frustrating.
See if there is a mark on the dish, maybe it was the target and what happend to the LNB was a rebound.
No Razor, to cause the damage it would have to be someone there with a screwdriver, knife, or possibly even a piece of stone, this covering material is quite strong, I attach a picture of the surroundings, there is nothing much taller around.
Do you bring the camera everywhere?
And NO I do not mean the loo, before any of you guys start. I mean when you finish a job.
Yep, camera is always with me, useful if there is any damage afterwards, I can show a photo of what it looked like when i left it.
I'll probably never know Cor, just got to chalk it up to experience.
The result of storm damage perhaps? (although the dish itself should show some signs in this case).
Thought of that option Stargazer, but people damage is still favourite in my mind, have yet to speak to any installer who has even heard of such naturally occurring damage.
people damage is still favourite in my mind, have yet to speak to any installer who has even heard of such naturally occurring damage.
Human damage would imply someone with a catapult/slingshot and phenomenal accuracy of aim without damaging the dish. Otherwise it would have to be someone with access to the roof and a rather strange idea of how to inflict damage.
I don't know what but I think the answer lies elsewhere.
Unless someone with a catapult was aiming for the dish and had bad aim, but if that was the case I suppose they would have just kept on trying until they actually hit the dish.
This is a construction site and my view is that one or more of the workers sat on the roof to eat their lunch, or have a skive during a nice late summer afternoon, got bored and had a little play with a piece of concrete. There is little way that it could have been done with a projectile, there is no other damage, there were no ball bearings or pellets on the scene and there is no surrounding vantage point from which to fire.
LOL, not from 28.2 East Stargazer.

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The Lululemon Upload is live! Nothing for me today because I did a little middle of the night shopping last night for wardrobe staples. I purchased these Mother Jeans on sale and these ones. And then… I purchased this cami and this one which I had been wanting for a long time (it’s camo for you camo lovers!). Finally, I caught them on sale. The camis will pare so well with all of my cardigans and sweaters, or with tops that are a little too low cut.
Sadly no Camo Fast & Frees where uploaded today. Those are something I know a lot of you have been waiting for, and they were the first thing I looked for on this upload. Rumour has it that local stores had a new shipment in but they got cleaned out of all of them within a few days.
Did you order anything from today’s Lululemon Upload? Any other shopping this past week you want to share?
Product info says it’s blended with Aloe Vera.
This is very inspired by this Acne Studios Pullover.
Sneaky peek of a new Fast & Free color. I love!
"Lululemon Store Photos: Pack It Down Again Jacket"
The Take It Further tank… no words.
Drunken designing? Robot malfunction at the plant? Someone fell asleep during quality control. The back is crazy town!
I thought the stylist had pulled the tank over so you could see the bra straps until I saw these comments – then I went back and looked more closely. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. No, seriously – what the…?
I am intrigued by the Still Mind Crops, however.
The Still Mind Crops are cute, but unfortunately I can’t afford the extra fabric at my waist.
That’s what I thought too! Seriously, who thought this lopsided back would be attractive?
Seriously! It’s like when you sleep in a tank top and wake up with it all twisted and your tatas wild and free.
It looks like it was designed by someone who had been drinking or someone who didn’t know how to sew… How Lulu could actually have this design manufactured is baffling. Will anyone purchase a top that looks like a mistake?
It totally looks like my first sewing project in Home Ec in high school and which I got an F on. The F was generous. Lol!
The Wunder Under high rise print with the pinkish flowers is cute. But if it’s made similarly to the last Wunder Under Engineered print I purchased, it will be backed in white and look see through when you bend over. (Unfortunately I bought it on mark down and couldn’t return it).
The first TIED TO TIDE SWIM top and bottom look like surgical gauze. Weird grey color and weird cut for a swimsuit.
Lol about tank. I thought wow they have it all twisted which would bug me. Lol. But that’s the style. Yah I don’t think swimwear is lulus thing. So many other retailers do it so well but don’t have the Lulu symbol on them.
But I DO love the wu in black white with small pink flowers. I’m a sucker for black white prints. I guess because I can wear bold colours on top for nice contrast. Yah what is with the fast and frees and Camo being bought up …some for resale.
Well I did buy an extra wu with strava so I could swap out for this new print. Other than that I am good until next week or wmtm lol.
The buying up all camo for resale has been happening since they started dropping. Offering up stores for send sale is one thing, cleaning out stock is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish. So I just vote with my $ and choose not to participate.
I didn’t even know someone was cleaning out stock for the Fast & Free Camo. Darn it, would have been great to purchase a pair with the strava discount.
Why are your lululemon collective disclaimers in the tiniest font possible?
Seems you managed to find it just fine.
Because I liked how the graphic block looked in line with the follow text and social media widgets. It’s a redundant addition since I already have broader affiliate disclaimers in five different areas of my blog.
Oh that is so cool. I heard they were offering collective discount to product embassadors. I just haven’t had time to look for application on their website. Good for you to arrange as I know people check your blog out for product info and it does take time to write and research for blogs!
This is a new program they launched a few weeks ago for bloggers, youtubers and social media influencers separate from the sweat collective. It’s not the sweat collective discount on the product but a way to monetize your content. If you have an instagram with a lot of followers and you regularly post content you should sign up if it interests you.
How dare you try to make money from your blog?? Taking advantage of absolutely no one…it’s just abhorrent.
Lol just kidding (obviously). Good for you make as much money as possible and buy more lulu to review etc. Don’t make the font bigger either 99.999% of us don’t care.
Awe thank you!! You are sweet and hilarious. I’ve maintained this blog through feast and famine, and back and forth between the two. Whether I make .10, break even or make a profit I blog because I enjoy it and I enjoy this community so much!
I thought it was very noticeable due to the red print.
I didn’t buy a thing in January which was so easy to do and if what they have put out so far is any indication 2019 purchases could be few and far between. What are those designers smoking on their lunch breaks???
I’m amazed at the poor photo shop-ing … terrible job, really!
Yes! There is a blond girl in one of the new bras that just looks… weird. Her arm, waist, hand, back… all so odd. I’m sure she’s an absolutely beautiful girl that needs zero photoshopping ?
– That twisted tank is so weird! I also thought it was a mistake when I saw it.
– That sweatshirt reminds me of the sweatshirts I wore in middle school in the 90’s that were slouchy and too big on me. Lol. I’d never buy it.
– Most of the swimsuit bottoms look really weird on the models.
-in general, a lot of the clothes don’t look very good on the models. I’m not sure if it’s the styling?? The proportions look off.
I agree, a lot of the items look I’ll fitting. Especially some of the bras.
That’s funny – just last week I bought 5 styles of Mother jeans at Nordstrom Rack. Three turned out to be wins (And all three for the price of one pair full price – woot!). Also got a cute pair of high-top p448s. The Rack is really sneaky sometimes… in a good way.
OMG what an amazing find with the p448’s! Congrats! I love when Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack sneaks special items in like that. I’m still swooning over my Alexander Wang boots I scored on Boxing Day for a steal. I’ve worn them several times but I’ve had to put them away when the temps dropped and the salt started getting sprinkled everywhere.
I’m hoping I’m happy with at least one of the Mother Jeans I ordered.
yes! I’ve started a new routine of every couple weeks going in and searching my list of super high-end brands. usually i find zilch, but every once in a blue moon something amazing pops up. last night i looked at sunglasses. goddam, that was a mistake [face palm].
What a craptastic upload. That vinyasa is not rulu but French terry.
Omg all the yes to a polo tee in pretty colours, I hope these come to Australia!
I agree with u! I’m a big golfer and would love to have these polos ?
Another boring upload with nothing for me. I’m with the others who can’t believe the Take it Further asymmetrical tank actually made it into production. What were they thinking?
I did snag a white FTB tank from the outlet yesterday–only because it was marked down to $29.
I guess I’m the only person who likes the “Take it Further” tank. I love asymmetrical designs and like that it’s different. I don’t mind if this means I’m the minority and I can scoop this up on WMTM :).
Since the uploads have been such a snooze lately I ordered a couple of pair of the “In Movement” tights. I’ve been eyeing them for awhile.
So frustrated. The app and website were messed up today and I tried three times to order Toasty Techs in Garnet. Finally, I got through and now the order is showing up as Cyber. GEC says they can’t change an order that’s processing, but that I can try to get this resolved once I receive my order, but WMTM is final sale. So, so, so pissed. This is their screw up; they should commit to making it right. Their technology problem is costing me $90. WTF?
My stores in Ontario refund wmtm either on visa or gift card…no questions asked and no grief given. I think stores are accepting that it’s hard to buy wmtm without trying on so they are happily refunding. Not sure if all stores have this newer policy. I would def explain situation. Shouldn’t be an issue.
Once you receive your order I think they will make it right, especially if you are firm about it and emphasize that it’s their error. One time I wrote a scathing review about a WMTM item, they contacted me and I received a full refund after I sent the item back.
I’m surprised to hear that. I chatted with GEC after my Black Friday order was still showing as processing after several days. They advised I couldn’t cancel my order (I was getting mad) but they would be willing to send me a warehouse return label that day so I could return as soon as my order arrived. They are usually pretty quick to offer me a warehouse return/gift card for any item–used, final sale, etc if I have an issue. I’m sure it will work out.
It did work out. The store GEC was very helpful and took care of things.
And, yes, the Cyber color is better looking than the Garnet, but I already own two pairs of dark purple leggings, so I think I’d better branch out!
Ushered can I get that camo vinyasa??
I saw them in stores at the Pasadena LLL store in Old Town! They’re cotton though not rulu I think!
This is completely off topic but do any of you have a peloton bike or tread? Maybe it’s this freezing polar vortex and foot of fresh snow or maybe even the cute SoulCycle capsaul but I am intrigued.
I’ve been thinking about getting one too. I haven’t been to spin class and there aren’t any really great ones in my area. I’ve been too busy to get to the gym lately and I’d love to have either a spin bike or a rower that I can get some cardio in every day.
Saw the new print in Speed Crops in the store and I was disappointed 🙁 Online they look black and pink but really it’s a flash/grapefruit color, which has been done to death. It was also very underwhelming in person. I wish it was pink and black – if they had been, they’d be in my drawer right now. Walked out without looking at anything. I can’t remember the last time I bought something or took more than 2 items into the dressing room to try on!
Obsessed with those new Fast and Frees!

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text: To those watching from behind their computers, Young Scooter's rise seems faster than even that of his old running partner (and now bonafied superstar), Future. Scooter though, has appeared on every mixtape Future has put out and had a couple street hits of his own before the breakout success of "Colombia." On a recent press trip to New York, he stopped by FADER offices to talk about how all the newfound attention has affected him.

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A fun way to get your summer body back!
If, like many South Africans, you’ve stopped exercising and succumbed to your favourite comfort foods during the cold winter months, you’re probably not looking or feeling your best. While reigniting your exercise routine is a great place to start, it can be difficult doing it on your own.
Fortunately, with Adventure Boot Camp you don’t have to!
Built on a dream of providing an outdoor health and fitness programme to as many women as possible, Adventure Boot Camp launched camps in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and other areas, which has since helped thousands of women all over the country to change their lives.
The four-week outdoor exercise programme offers workout programmes, fitness instruction, nutritional counselling and motivational training packed with fun and energising activities designed to help campers reach their fitness goals.
Boot camp offers a number of benefits over solo training. For starters, the group nature of boot camp is more likely to hold you accountable. It’s easy to miss a gym session or put off going for a run when you are exercising on your own and there are no consequences.
Boot camp fosters camaraderie since you are with people who are all there for the same goal, working side-by-side to achieve it.
When you have the support of those around you, the motivation to complete a 60-minute training session once or more a week comes a lot easier as they spur you on.
Researchers at Oxford’s Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology have found that the endorphin levels of those who exercised in groups was twice that of those who did it alone. It is this dramatic endorphin boost that has been credited for turning exercise from a chore into a treat.
When training by yourself, it’s not uncommon to fall into a rut of doing the same workouts day in and day out. It can make you feel unmotivated. One of the biggest boot camp benefits is variety, with workouts that include short-distance running, skipping, ab exercises, focused core work, Pilates, circuit training, team work, free weights, mat work and more.
In addition to ensuring that you have fun and don’t get bored, this is the best way to get different muscles moving and ultimately reach your desired results.
Cost is always a consideration and, generally speaking, you pay far less to be a part of a group training class than you would for a one-on-one session. Plus, at Adventure Boot Camp, the more camps you do, the cheaper it gets.
Adventure Boot Camp’s costs cover your session and give you access to useful information, tools and custom meal plans in the Camper Zone, along with free nutritional advice from a dietitian, special offers and exclusive discounts on top brands.
Exercising as a group is the way to a healthier, happier you this summer. If you’re still unsure if boot camp is your bag, download a free class voucher and pop in at any location to experience it first-hand or sign up at https://www.adventurebootcamp.co.za.

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Peak season is quickly coming upon the air freight industry.
Forwarders are reporting limited capacity on Asia-US, with rates from Hong Kong into New York now hitting HK$36 per kg (US$4.58) on major carriers such as Cathay, Cargolux and Asiana. Los Angeles rates are marginally lower, hovering at between HK$30 and HK$35++.
Forwarders have a three-day wait to fly cargo out of key hubs in Asia, he added.
Emirates is thought to be full already for the rest of the week, ex-Hong Kong.
Shanghai is also seeing strong demand, and there has been a rise in charter flights to the US, with charter rates increasing apace, and some destinations now not available.
Crucially, November 11, singles day, is coming up and forwarders are predicting higher demand from then through to the end of November.
But, he added, he didn’t see the peak being as strong as last year.
“Last year was pretty special. But I reckon there will be some mega peaks and spikes in November,” he said.
Europe too is already seeing movement, but rates are said to be more unsettled, although rising, with some key tradelanes out of Shanghai already busy, with a four-day wait on ad hoc cargo.
Fuel prices are also on the rise, with many carriers raising surcharges, and all carriers out of Hong Kong will raise surcharges from Thursday.
The real question will be if airlines manage to profit significantly – and keep rates high by restricting capacity and selling as much ad hoc space as possible during the peak.
The other question is how e-commerce will affect the peak – and for how long.
Speaking at a CIFFA event two weeks ago, Jamie Porteous, chief commercial officer for Canada’s CargoJet, noted: “The peak is explosive, it takes off after Thursday and lasts to the end of January.

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Insulated floor systems utilising 150mm or 225mm deep prestressed concrete beams in conjunction with highly insulating high strength expanded polystyrene blocks and components. A nominal 75mm structural concrete topping completes the flooring system. The resulting floor is a thermally efficient and cost effective solution. U values as low as 0.10w/m²K can be achieved by increasing the thickness of the EPS in the floor construction.
EPS is an environmentally friendly sustainable product with an ODP of zero, A+ BRE Green Guide rating and 100% recyclable.


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Imagine waking up to the meditative sound of waves gently lapping on the shoreline, throwing open the curtains to see the sun glistening on the ocean in front of you. Starting your day with a barefoot wander along powder-soft sands and dipping your toes in crystal-clear waters as white-sailed yachts glide across the horizon. Then as day turns into night, imagine tucking into freshly caught fish and seafood while sipping a glass of wine and watching the sunset. Nothing is more therapeutic than a holiday by the sea.
Renowned for its pristine beaches, cerulean waters, charming harbours populated by colourful boats and rugged coastal paths, the Cornish peninsula makes for an idyllic destination for a seaside holiday in the UK. Whether you visit in the winter to watch the powerful breakers crashing against the cliffs, or in the summer to paddle in the aquamarine waters, the lure of the Cornish sea proves irresistible to many.
Proudly perched on the cliff face with a bird’s eye view over Whitsand Bay, Idleour promises panoramic coastal vistas and flawless sunsets in Cornwall’s ‘forgotten corner’. In the summer, throw open the floor-to-ceiling glass doors which run the length of the living area, and allow the cabin to fill the air with salty ocean breezes. In the winter, curl up with a book in front of the roaring log burner while the azure views turn to moody skies.
Awash with cool blues and fresh whites mimicking the breakers below, the cabin is adorned with nautical details and contemporary touches, designed with relaxation and escapism in mind. Outside, the front deck is the perfect location for ice-cold sundowners, keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins leaping above the crest of the waves. And with a rugged cliff track running straight from the front door to the golden sands of the beach below, a refreshing dip in the surf is only a short stroll away.
Perfectly positioned to offer sensational views across the sweeping sands and sparkling waters of Perranporth, Blue Bay sets the standard for luxury cottages in Cornwall. Look forward to lazy mornings gazing out to sea with a leisurely breakfast of pastries on the decking, followed by long days of sand-in-toes fun. Balmy summer evenings can be spent watching the sun dip below the ocean from the soothing hot tub while the BBQ sizzles with the freshest catch of the day.
Whether watching the wild crashing waves from the lounge balcony, dozing in the midsummer sun in the garden or cosying up by the warmth of the wood burner during winter storms, days at this luxury coastal retreat are easily spent. For a touch of added indulgence, a cinema room provides the comfiest of places to kick back and relax with the latest blockbuster.
Boasting awe-inspiring views along the River Fowey and out to sea, this luxurious hideaway in Polruan will captivate and delight. In the crisp, winter months, cosy up by the warmth of the log fire while the wind whips up a frenzy on the surf and in summer, slide open the floor-to-ceiling doors and let the salty air wash through the cottage.
A sumptuous Scandi-style interior provides a cosy space in which to sit back and watch the boats bob between the blue of the sea and sky. After an invigorating morning stroll along the South West Coast Path, afternoons are best spent tucking into cream teas on the glass fronted balcony, or wildlife spotting whilst listening to the wheeling gulls calling to each other overhead. Offering a composed retreat of calm, this is the perfect abode for all the family to enjoy some blissful downtime.
Wake up to infinite views of sea and sky at this indulgent penthouse apartment on the Lizard. A stylish space for complete relaxation, fling wide the impressive bi-folding doors and let the fresh sea air work its magic. With Kennack Sands beach just a short amble away, there really is no need to venture too far and the ever-changing scenery guarantees a truly magical stay in all weathers.
From days filled with building sandcastles, riding the Cornish waves and exploring the South West Coast Path, to evenings curled up watching movies, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Inside, you’ll be seduced by luxury with an abundance of light, space and harmonious coastal hues. Drink in the breathtaking sunsets all from the comfort of the open-plan living area - the spectacular apex window beautifully frames the unrivalled ocean vistas.
Bright, fresh and overlooking the glittering ocean, The Lighthouse in Bude is an idyllic haven to return to whether you've spent your day rock pooling, fishing for crabs or paddle boarding. Luxurious additions such as a toasty wood burner, an ultra-modern kitchen and balconies make this bountiful seaside retreat one which you'll be excited to write home about.
Drawing inspiration from the grand Victorian houses and colourful beach huts in the local area, the effortlessly stylish interiors boast all the mod cons you could ever need. On warm days, the main balcony is the perfect spot for sunshine breakfasts and moonlit suppers, while in the winter months, the unique low-profile window in the dining area offers a place to storm watch with a steaming mug of homemade cocoa.
Curated for lovers of golden sands, spectacular vistas and that unmistakable salty sea breeze, our sea view cottages in Cornwall epitomise coastal living. Browse our full collection of luxury properties, as well as our hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks in Cornwall, and make your next getaway a memorable one.
For more Cornish holiday inspiration, have a read of our ‘Things to do in Cornwall’ guide or if you’re bringing the dog with you, our guide to the ‘Best dog-friendly Cornwall beaches’. Not forgetting, ‘The best places for a Cornish cream tea’!

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This lovely Christmas bauble wall sticker has hanging decorations and a Christmas greeting arranged in the shape of a big bauble. it is perfect for the living area or any room in the house during Christmas.
Our Christmas wall stickers are a fantastic addition to your home decor during the festive period.


text: The original Bikini Factory opened on Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara in 1965, and has been a part of the Santa Barbara scene for 45 years (they're now located in Summerland). This pair was donated by Sally Yater, Renny's wife and creator of the Bikini Factory. We thought it would be appropriate to throw some props her way, since Renny's going to be getting all the attention this weekend up at Sacred Craft.


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On 10 December 2009 the United Kingdom Department for Transport launched a consultation on regulating air transport. The focus is on the activities of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, in particular its role in consumer protection.
Submissions are due on 11 March 2010.

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Mugen of Japan has built a Honda CR-Z Mugen RR design concept to demonstrate Mugen's capabilities in terms of function, style, performance and agility. The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR was produced by M-TEC in Japan for show purposes only and there are currently no plans for further production.
The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR has been created with many bespoke prototype parts, several of which are created in carbon fibre, including the bonnet, passenger doors and rear tailgate. Other features unique to the car include a full length carbon-fibre underbody, a twin central-exit exhaust, vented front bumpers and race-developed suspension. Orange 4-piston monobloc brake calipers and forged 18-inch alloy wheels both complement the vibrant Valencia Orange Pearl exterior paint work.
Inside the car, the seats are clad in Mugen-branded colour-coded leather/Alcantara. The addition of a race-developed information screen has the ability to record chassis and engine data as well as housing a Satellite navigation and audio system. This high tech kit will monitor the car over two laps to "learn" a circuit and then record lap data and vehicle tracking using GPS.

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Nature's Clinic is a recognized and trusted name in the field of alternative health care. Products and services include weight management, dietary supplements/vitamins, colonics, ear candling, Iridology and Herbology. We offer a wide variety of herbs, essential oils, body cleanses, vitamins and supplements.
Opened in 1995, by Chris Sullivan, the business has grown steadily offering a variety of industry leading products from the top brand names including Natural Factors, Nature's Way, Nature's Sunshine Products, and Genestra. Chris's daughter Amanda Sullivan has been working at Natures Clinic for the last 5 years and has been an herbalist for 4 years.
Nature's Clinic has their own line of trusted products that have been used for over 25 years with great success. 'Nature's Clinic' brand products are only available to buy if you have had a consultation with Herbalists Chris or Amanda Sullivan. Call to book your in-house or telephone appointment today!
The store now offers the services of a registered herbalist, ear candling, Iridology and colonics.
Nature's Clinic is a Registered Trademark Name since 1998.


text: Orionis one of the nine office buildings belonging to the EMPARK Mokotów Business Park complex. The building offers 13,200 sqm of office space on twelve floors. EMPARK Mokotów Business Park is the largest office complex in Poland offering over 116,000 sqm of space for lease. For the convenience of tenants there are 2,660 ground level parking spaces available and 100 in underground parking. EMPARK offers a number of services: conference rooms, several bank branches, restaurants, cafes, medical center, post office, fitness, laundry, car wash, flower shop and a bus.


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Chase Rather of CM Racing has been racing the #3747 XJ for several years in various JeepSpeed and Best in the Desert Races. Running on a BDS long arm kit the Jeep Cherokee has had it’s share of glory over the years. Following a recent competition the rig was put to the test and sad to say finally met it’s match. Here’s his recap of the XJ’s final race.
At this year’s Best in the Desert Bluewater Desert Challenge, CM Racing came out looking to make a statement. We had put in weeks of preparation adjusting shocks, plumbing lines, and meticulously ensuring the 3747 Jeep was ready to run hard for front of the pack. Saturday October 15th at 6:15am, with Chase Rather driving and Britt Wolf co-driving, CM Racing left the line side by side with the leader. We set a fast pace and hung with the 3799 Jeep from the beginning. He seemed to be pushing harder than he wanted to run between mile marker 13 and 14 we made the pass to find ourselves in first place. After finding the lead we felt comfortable maintaining this fast pace and quickly put time between us. However at mile 20, a sandy whoop section put 3747 end over end once and rolled once more coming to rest. Within 20 minutes we were upright and moving again. We gave the vehicle a once over and headed out. We were reluctant to find that our BDS suspension system held together with any compromise. We continued on knowing well we needed to make up time and found a second place finish for the day without any further trouble. Even after inspection following the race, we only needed to add a quart of oil to go racing the next day.
At 6:15am Sunday October 16th, with Johnny Rather driving and Chase Rather co-driving, 3747 set out for day two of racing. Within the first quarter mile, we found the lead and were making first dust. We held the lead until mile eight when we were passed by an unlimited UTV. Pursuing diligently, we paced the UTV until a silt bed made it impossible to see. Moving to the outside to find clean air, 3747 found a sheer 40 foot cliff. We hurdled off of the cliff making one huge dent in the side head on, and tumbling to the bottom. Awaiting BITD assistance to remove the vehicle, it was approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds until the next vehicle passed.
We’re glad to hear the Chase and co-driver Britt Wolf are okay. As with all our suspension products, use and abuse them, BDS has you covered. All BDS Suspension products are subject to replacement under the No Fine Print Lifetime Warranty.


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STOCKS – Most European stocks fell as first-quarter euro-area economic growth missed forecasts, while companies including Deutsche Post AG slid after posting results. U.S. index futures and Asian shares were little changed.
BONDS – Treasury yields approached the lowest level since October before a report today economists predict will show consumer-price inflation stayed below the 10-year average in April.
COMMODITIES – Gold traded below a one-week high in London as investors weighed the outlook for a strengthening U.S. economy against tension in Ukraine.
CURRENCIES – The euro fell to the lowest level in 11 weeks versus the dollar and yen after European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio said policy makers are prepared to add further monetary stimulus if needed.
ECONOMIC DATA – Grains weekly export report, CAD Manufacturing Sales m/m, US Core CPI m/m and Unemployment Claims due at 8:30, US Philly Fed Manufacturing Index at 10:00, Natural Gas Storage at 10:30, Fed Chair Yellen Speaks at 19:00 ET.

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The Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (University of Southern California) is one of the more popular dental schools that students wish to apply for. As such competition is fierce and places very difficult to secure, the current year saw 23 applicants for each one of the 144 places available. If you are looking to try to secure your place at this prestigious dental college the following USC dental school personal statement information will be helpful.
Here you can find useful tips and information about USC Dental School admissions. Make sure you are fully prepared for your application process and have all the documents needed.
USC ranks 22nd position for national universities in 2019. For 2018 ranking USC takes the 66th position worldwide and 15th place for US ranking.
Dental Hygiene Program for BS/DDS – Training in dental hygiene at USC dental school clinic for BS or DDS level basically for bachelor and doctoral students and towards a clear understanding of dental surgery using modern technological tools.
Standing Program for International Dentists (Advanced) for DDS – It is an International student USC dental school admission focused training program to help cater for dentistry needs in other climes and countries and at DDS levels.
Advanced Education Certificate Programs – This course offers students combined degree as well as a certificate in dental education for clinical specialties at USC dental school clinic.
Master of Science in Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry – Once granted USC dental school admissions, the course runs for two years on a full-time basis and for the graduate program in biomaterials and digital dentistry. It focuses on characterization, composite resins, dental adhesive systems, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, digital scanning, implants, etc.
Master of Science in Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering (BITE) – BITE runs for 6 trimesters of 24 months with a focus on advanced learning in Osseo-integration and tissue engineering sciences as well as USC dental school application.
PhD in Craniofacial Biology – It helps doctoral students develop skills for the academics as well as MUSC dental clinic multi-disciplinary health professionals and research centers.
It is recommended that students complete a 4 years bachelors degree preferably within a science based subject although this is not compulsory and a small number of students are accepted without a science degree.
Every student is also required to take the Dental Admission Test or DAT. It is suggested that they do so before completing their applications paperwork. There is no specified pass mark, however, the average marks for those who have been accepted were 20.
Applications for USC dental school clinic can be done directly through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) which is part of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). You can apply from June 1st and applications should be completed prior to Feb 1st of the year in which you wish to attend.
Applications can be made online directly through their service which will also allow you to apply for many others such as the MUSC dental clinic.
You will be expected to supply your dental personal statement as well as two letters of recommendation from lecture-based science professors, one of which is suggested to be a DDS. USC dental school admission will often require an interview although not all students are interviewed. Do not assume that gaining an interview means that you have a place; you should prepare very well for an interview as competition is very tough.
Always commence your USC dental school application early. Deadline for submission is January 15th annually while admission decision comes out April. Better to submit your admission by December 1st the year before. You have option for either online or real-time common application forms.
If completing your application into USC dental school admissions program and based on the majors you choose you might need to provide details such as portfolio, essays, videos, auditions, and course prerequisite.
If in case you did not select USC Dental school in your application but now have the intention to swap courses then go ahead to apply and you would be duly considered. USC Dental schools accept at least 25% of transfer applicants.
Part of the consideration for admission into USC includes your academic grades, achievements, and community service and leadership qualities.
When applying to USC you must remember that it institution has a total of 16 schools and programs with a minimum of 174 majors to pick from and you must indicate this as at the time of application.
If applying as international students start early to seek means of funding as you would be required to submit evidence of being able to cater to all fees for each year.
Prepare to answer questions specific to USC and to your intended majors.
With very high standards and extremely high levels of competition your application really has to stand out from the crowd if you are going to stand any chance of success. Our highly skilled writers can ensure that your personal statement will make you highly memorable and help to boost your chances of success. We know what the selections committee are specifically looking for and can tailor your admissions paperwork to suit. We offer everything from writing and editing services to interview coaching. Contact us today to boost your chances of success.
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Question: What's one company culture characteristic that you have found makes your startup employees the happiest? How do you make sure you're implementing it?
"Every six weeks, we have scheduled, highly structured bi-directional reviews with every employee. The predictability and structure of these meetings make it extremely easy for employees to deliver feedback, both good and bad. This level of transparency and communication keeps employees happy and motivated."
"At RTC, we have a motto as a publisher: "Don't expect your reader to change through reading your book if you haven't changed through writing it." That motto defines our core belief that continual growth is necessary for the human spirit to regularly experience joy in the workplace. As a result, our executive team strives to help our staff remove aspects of their work that do not bring them joy so that they can focus on what they love doing. By intentionally making room for them to focus on what they enjoy, they are able to grow out aspects of the business that bring them deep personal satisfaction while also serving our clients. We've developed entire new lines of business this way, as well as new positions within the company. Support their dreams, and they will grow your business."
Follow Rule #2: Have Fun!
"When my co-founder and I started 'ZinePak, our business plan read simply, "Make money. Have fun." As the company has grown, we've made sure not to lose sight of this mission. At the end of each day, we ask our employees if they had fun that day. Almost without fail, the answer is always "yes." We try to always remember that we're an entertainment company. We aren't changing the world. We aren't curing cancer. No one's life is at risk, so there is no need for the doom-and-gloom culture that seems so prevalent in Corporate America. From half-day Fridays to candy jars to days off for charitable activities of the employee's choice, we try to mix "fun" into everything possible to ensure that work feels as much like play as possible."
"We always take time to celebrate our wins. Whether it's a new project, new teammate or new launch, we take time to recognize team and individual successes. Taking small breaks to socialize and catch up at team happy hours reenergizes the team and ultimately leads to awesome workflow and collaboration. Our internal party planning committee makes consistent plans to pull us away from our desks and into fun environments where we can take our minds off work for a bit."
"I think that people are generally happiest at work when they are engaged by the work that they do. Doing the same jobs, having the same responsibilities and facing the same tasks day in and day out can get tiresome. In my company, there is a variety of work to be done, and employees are encouraged to embrace the variety. This keeps work fresh. We also support telecommuting (to the degree that we don't even have a "home" office -- all work is done "off-site") and flexible schedules. We trust our team to do their work when they can and where they can. Work variety and flexible work results in employees who are happy and productive. "
"When we started, we had been told to be careful of what we share with our employees and other stakeholders. We, however, are very open and transparent communicators and did not keep anything confidential and didn't hold back any information. This allowed our early employees to not only feel like they were playing an important trusted role in making an impact on growing the company, but also allowed them to dissent and suggest better ways of accomplishing objectives. They respected the founders because they saw not just what decisions we made, but how we made them, right or wrong. And for failed experiments, we had their support and morale to pivot quickly. Each and everyone felt individual ownership for each decision and worked that much harder to succeed, because they never felt separate."
"Every other Friday, someone different leads our team workout. We've played tennis and basketball, done yoga and CrossFit and even learned (barely) various martial arts. Unintentionally, we've taken risks doing new things, discussed how we're improving our lives (not just our work) and laughed a lot. The benefits of exercise combined with the additional vulnerability, camaraderie and fun has increased the happiness quotient of Team Fig. "
"When people hear the words "company culture," they often think about ping pong tables or beer taps. While those sorts of perks are cool, they really don't matter unless you've created the right work environment to embrace them. You create that environment by giving people a voice. When we built our new corporate office space, it was very important to solicit opinions and ideas from our employees. Before moving into our new facility in 2011, we hosted an internal version of Pinterest where employees could put ideas and pictures that they felt should be considered for the new space and workstation setups. In the end, when you're making a decision based on democratic feedback, you need transparency. People will be invested in the outcome as long as they feel like the process is fair. "
"The characteristic that I swear by is living the mission every day. Oftentimes, people join your team/company as a startup because you are doing something different or you're doing something the way no one has done it before. You cannot afford to lose that, and you have to live that everyday. For us, that is our mission. Everyone who has joined our team is in it for the mission, and we push it and live it every day, which makes our team members happy. "


text: Gaffney advanced the conspiracy theory that President Obama was born in Kenya, and that he was an operative of the Muslim Brotherhood. He has also been integral in attempting to smear and discredit Muslims who participate in public life, such as Huma Abedin. He has also suggested that GOP operative Grover Norquist is a stealth Muslim Brotherhood operative, due to the fact that he is married to an Arab.

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At 12:30 on November 16, The King’s College opened the doors to The O’Keeffe Student Union, made possible through the donation of Clara O'Keeffe, providing a new space for students to study and spend laytime.
Prior to the ribbon cutting, a few faculty members stated their excitement, read Bible verses and mentioned many of the people that put the work into making the O’Keeffe Student Union possible.
One of the speakers, president of King's Dr. Gregory Thornbury, spoke, putting an emphasis on the many people whose time was given up to work on the O’Keeffe Student Union. Some of the names that he mentioned were Victoria Scott, who donated the chess set; Eric Bennett, who, according to Thornbury, had been asking for such a space for quite some time; and Richard Switzer who, along with his team, did much of the “heavy lifting,” as Thornbury put it. Thornbury also mentioned the American Bible Society, as they donated much of their furniture to King's when they moved to Philadelphia.
Students enjoyed free pizza as they celebrated the opening of the new space.
Eric Bennett, the Vice President for Student Development at King’s, hopes that the Student Union will be a place for students to both be productive and destress.
O’Keeffe includes, amongst other commodities, a spacious office for The King’s Council, an economy kitchen with a microwave rather than an oven, two bathrooms, counter with space for individual study, outlets, and lounge space. The ping pong table is in an elevated space near the back and there will be internet service available, as it is throughout the rest of the campus.
What impressed Bennett particularly is the size of the Student Union - it adds an extra 3,200 square feet for student use.
The opening of the Union also provides an opportunity for students to display their artistry, as three walls are being dedicated to hanging student art.
Mark Burger and Abigail Jennings, cofounders of the Arts and Aesthetics Society, selected various student art pieces to hang on the walls of the Student Union. For the most part, these pieces consist of photography.
Burger and Jennings hope that these walls will be a way for artistically minded students to express themselves at King’s.
“The goal for these walls is for the Arts and Aesthetics Society to own them. Every semester they’ll rotate art. They can do anything they want, it’s their space,” said Bennett.
The display of student artwork is a manifestation of Jenning’s two-year passion. She said that Media, Culture and the Arts, one of the majors at King's, is often seen as an easy major at the college and hopes to shift this opinion.
Jennings does not see art as comparable to business or politics, two other areas of Kingsian academic pursuit. She wants others to see the hard work -- and for it to be understood as such -- that students put into the art they pursue outside of their classes.
One piece that Jennings expressed a particular excitement for was a set of 12 small photos lined up against each other. Their uniqueness stems from them having been taken on an iPhone rather than a professional camera.
Jennings and Burger hope to be replacing this artwork every semester or year, respectively, so new students will always have the opportunity to express themselves.
Along with the opening of this new space comes the closing of another: the Slozet, the small, former student lounge located on the fifth floor of campus.
“We have no storage space and we just got a donation of furniture from the American Bible Society and then there’s all this new furniture so we’ve been moving stuff around to store in there as we didn’t have a place that we could put it,” Bennett said.
According to Bennett, current plans are to turn the Slozet into a classroom for next Fall.


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Why Do People Make Late Payments Anyway?
You forget. No excuse for this one.
You don't care. No excuse for stupidity. You deserve whatever happens to you.
You can't afford to make the payment. Now, that's a reason. Or is it?
Why can't you afford to make the payment?


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After chatting with @andreacoravos we could not have come up with a better synopsis of her work than her motto above. Andy has successfully broken the mold having transitioned from McKinsey and KKR to engineering and entrepreneurship. After learning to code she used those skills to become a software engineer, started the HBS CODE club and launched a digital health platform, Elektra Labs. We chatted with Andy about making the leap from professional services to operations, identifying an opportunity in the white space, and starting a company in an industry still in its infancy - digital medicine.
Please tell us a bit about yourself. Where did you grow up? What did you study in school? Career? Did anything along the way encourage or inspire you to become an entrepreneur?
Have you seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding? That's my family. I went to see it with my grandparents, and they didn't even realize it was a comedy. Everyone in my family owned their own small business. My dad had his own dental office and other family members had small restaurants. Everyone kind of ran their own companies, so it was the only career path I knew. I went to Duke and got involved in a bunch of different areas of entrepreneurship. For my family, the end goal was never about “ownership” but rather solving an important problem for the community.
A lot of people want to switch from finance and move into entrepreneurship or a more technical role. However, there are high barriers (technical skills, time). How did you confront these hurdles?
The first was when my roommate suggested: Pick five to ten people that you admire and would like to have their job. Write down everything they did in their twenties—what skills they had, where they vacationed, what they read. While it seemed kind of weird, I sat down and really thought about people. It allowed me to think about things, not in the abstract but in a very tangible way. It forced me to have an opinion on what kind of life I wanted to have. I also realized that they were all strong engineers.
The second pivotal moment occurred a few months later. I went to dinner with a friend who decided to go to Hack Reactor, foregoing an MBA at Wharton. At the time, I didn't know what a “coding bootcamp” was. We spent the entire dinner talking about his time at Hack Reactor, and I realized—I needed to do this. I applied that week and left my job at KKR a few months later.
Switching gears to your new venture, how did you come to start Elektra Labs?
I wish I could say it was one clear moment. There were a couple of themes that I was seeing. The first was that I wanted to solve a problem that I cared about. I come from a medical family; I’ve always been around healthcare, but I was squeamish around blood so I knew I didn’t want to be a doctor.
At KKR, I was flying cross country three or four times a week and it completely wrecked my sleep cycle. After I left the company, I thought it would go back to normal but it never did. I had researched and downloaded many different apps and even bought sleep-tracking sensors, but none of it worked. Then, I spoke with a doctor at Harvard Med who told me about an at-home digital health clinical trial for Sleepio happening at University of Cambridge. I had a FitBit and tracked my sleep for six weeks as I went through the program. It completely changed my sleep cycle. From that experience, I realized there's a whole class of digital health therapies that can be delivered effectively at home.
The second theme I was seeing is that people are increasingly more honest with their phones than with their doctors. I wanted to figure out a way to take digital medicines and make them more accessible for people. That is when we shifted into doing clinical trials for digital therapeutics at home.
What are some of the key decisions you’ve had to make in building your business?
One of the biggest challenges, particularly in healthcare, is: who pays? Consumers hate paying for things, particularly in healthcare, because we’re told things are covered through insurance. This causes weird gaps in health care.
However, it’s important to deliver value for customers, and I believe the best way to test if we’re delivering value is seeing if people will pay for the product or service. I'm on the Board of Directors at Visionspring, a non-profit that is building a sustainable market for optical care in the developing world. Although we supply the glasses at lower cost, the glasses are not free. When consumers pay, we get product feedback -- we learn how our customers feel about the quality and aesthetics of the product. That feedback mechanism is critical.
I've always liked companies that are strongly mission-oriented and the incentives are aligned in a way that gets feedback from the people who are using the product. Building Elektra, we want to make sure we're providing value to the companies that are developing digital health solutions. But all very much with the consumer in mind.
The second challenge is building companies and figuring out how to create a structure so a team can make decisions. Building a company at business school is difficult because many of us have overlapping skillsets. If everyone's in the same category and we lack a decision maker, the team can spin for too long. It can be difficult on teams to put one person in charge and have other people executing on parts of the business. Balancing that is something we have learned over time.
What was the toughest thing to deal with early on?
I’ve always liked the proverb: “The road to success is paved with many tempting parking spaces.” One challenge early on was committing to run with the venture full-time. I had the opportunity to go back to McKinsey, and it was a great offer because I was more senior, I’d work with talented people, and McKinsey would pay off my business school debt. Turning down that offer was probably the most expensive email I've written in my life -- but I knew I'd regret not doing it.
What advantages do you see as being a first-time founder, especially in a new industry?
I hope that there are advantages to being a first-time founder. It’s both a benefit and a curse; sometimes I see things and say “oh, this should totally be different” but then I test that idea and realize first-hand why it’s hard to make the change. Then sometimes being “naive” provides an opportunity to create new solutions.
When everybody assumes something is not possible, often there is an opportunity for something great.
What skills do you think are important for first-time founders to develop?
I am glad that I transitioned into engineering. It has fundamentally changed the way that I see the world. It's very do-oriented and it takes a different mindset to figure out how to prioritize and get through things. I believe people are nervous to go into coding because there are a lot of false assertions that claim people lack a competitive advantage if they don’t start in their early teens. But I believe older developers have a competitive advantage in that they see both sides of the puzzle. It might be scary to learn to do something different but it doesn't take that much time.
Software development is hard to learn if you have to do it in small chunks, two hours a week. If there's a way to clear out a couple months of your life to do it over a summer or right after school, you can learn a huge amount and make leaps and bounds rather than dabbling over a long period.
Thinking about your journey have you had mentors that have helped guide you?
There are certain things that we're testing to see if the business is viable. I believe that there are times in life when you're never going to have all the milestones hit and you just have to decide: I'm just going to turn down the offer. I'm not going to spend my mindshare building a Plan B -- I’m going to focus on making this venture successful. It is helpful to create these anti-milestones.
As you go about building those relationships how did you navigate finding mentors?
It's helpful to have somebody who irrationally believes in you. There are certain times in my career where friends and mentors supported me even when I thought [the course] was a bit crazy. When I experience those moments I think: How do I keep you in my corner for the rest of my life?
I read a lot so I will randomly e-mail people that have been important to me with relevant articles. I also tell them that they're important to me -- it seems simple, but it’s important to say these things aloud or write them down.
What are your top 3 priorities today?
First, I've been actively working on practicing meditation, and my current focus is the Soto Zen tradition. I want to make sure that I don't lose perspective on the fact that my worth comes from an internal sense of worthiness rather than an external one. It’s easy to be defined by the external bounds of worthiness (e.g., my job, my education, my relationships). Those things can all be useful, but I don't want to own them as my core identity. So, I’ve been working on cultivating a sense of worthiness “by being” rather than “by doing”.
Second, and aligned, is making sure that I'm being intentional about how I'm spending my time. I try to be conscientious and avoid getting caught up in a lot of different things. I do run hard on certain things, but I will structure my week or over periods of my life where I do a check-in. I look back and say: how was last week? Or how were the last couple of months? Was it how I wanted to spend my time or am I going off track?
Third, I want to make sure that when I'm with people I am as present as possible.
Where is Elektra today and what is next for the company?
One thing we'll do in the next month or two is lockdown a significant partner and launch the platform. Long term, we are looking to support launching the next wave of digital medicine.
Solitude and Leadership. From 2010, but I re-read it every few years.
Female entrepreneur / investor would most like to meet and chat with?
To learn more about Andy (including her thoughts on tech and healthcare) check out her blog.

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Pittwater Council, as part of the process entailed and outlined as required by the IPART Terms of Reference etc., held one of many events and consultations it is undertaking with the community at present. Pittwater has always had a community consultation process anyway; whereby residents will speak with their Councillors in the street or telephone them to discuss a matter. Pittwater is an open community and everyone has always been encouraged to address any matter or raise any questions with their elected representatives both informally and formally.
An adjudicated Public Meeting held on Tuesday this week was held to give residents an insight into the process and timetable for submissions that must be tendered to IPART as part of the NSW Government’s ‘Fit For The Future’ proposed reforms and to ask what residents want.
Speakers from the community gave short presentations, everyone was invited to ask questions about any part of the process and at the close of the Public Meeting a Motion was presented.
That there be no change to the Council or the boundaries of Pittwater without "community support".
And amended this by calling for reaffirmation of the Government’s pledge that there be no forced amalgamations.
There was also a call for Hon. Robert Stokes to resign should he not wish to stand by those he was elected to represent, or ‘if he’s not going to stand in our corner, beside us’. This too received resounding applause and calls of “Hear Hear” from the packed room.
Mr. Stokes, is a popular local MP, but the community is adamant that it wishes to remain the Pittwater Council, a Local Government, not become a Regional one, and will not be tricked by increments into acceding to a ‘Buck first’ approach or by anyone stating ‘this is your starting point’ to answer the question asked – the answer was ‘no’ at Dee Why, however that result was then reported, and remains so.
A general opinion that Pittwater residents don’t want to see poor Warringah Council split between themselves and Manly (as per 'start point' divisions) elucidated into an understanding that it is not the Local Government Councils who should be at each other’s necks, making sensationalist statements in line with current propaganda, but that they should stand together and turn any anger produced by the process now imposed, of which every rate payer is footing the bill for in reports, analysis, submissions &c., on the State Government itself.
Historically Northern Beaches people stick together – at National Surf Life Saving Carnivals all members of all clubs sit under the one tent and yell just as hard for someone from Manly LSC as they do for someone from Palm Beach SLSC. It’s in our blood.
There were also calls to stick up for every other little council that may disappear, citing Lane Cove, which was taken as the inspiration to breakway from Warringah in the first place, as one of great merit and example.
PNHA at work on Careel Creek banks - May 23rd, 2015 - Picture supplied.
We planted 280 shrubs and sedges along the creek today. Thanks to all our volunteers and to Zac and Susie, doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
If you missed today, on Saturday June 27 we'll plant further down the creek at a site to be confirmed. A Mini-grant from Greater Sydney Local Land Services is funding this planting and community engagement project.
Inclement weather forced the cancellation of the opening weekend of the 2015 Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership Series at Caves Beach, and allowed teams of racers fronting up for the second round at Windang on the Illawarra Coast to complete only 29 out of the 85 races scheduled, but next weekend at Terrigal, a more sheltered beach, should allow extra races to be run.
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli and MP for Pittwater Rob Stokes with Pittwater High School students on Wednesday this week.
Pittwater MP Rob Stokes and Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli visited Pittwater High Schoolon Wednesday this week where Mr. Piccoli announced the first seven NSW public schools selected to lead the way in the future delivery of agricultural education.
“The teachers at these schools will now play a mentoring role with their colleagues in other schools across the State,” Mr Piccoli said.
“Agriculture contributes around $9 billion to the NSW economy every year and it is critical that we have relevant, high-quality agricultural education and training.


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Oxygen is vital to the survival of every cell and is essential in cell metabolism. It is essential to maintain your cellular function and repair. Oxygen is needed to promote collagen production which is an essential part of the skins healing process in our body. In fact, the average human can survive weeks without food, days without water, yet only minutes without oxygen. Oxygen has incredible regenerative powers.
This Luxurious treatment infuses oxygen, plant derived stem cells, peptides and a high concentration of enzymatic botanicals into the skin leaving it luminous, refreshed and rejuvenated. A revolutionary treatment to exfoliate, illuminate and oxygenate. Papaya and pineapple exfoliates the surface of the skin. A cutting edge effervescent masque oxygenates at the cellular level. Pure plant stem cell enhancer rejuvenates and prevents signs of aging.
Benefits of the Treatment: A revolutionary acid and sulfate free gel milk daily cleanser removes all surface impurities while balancing and optimizing skins pH. A revolutionary rolling skin peel to provide a refreshing skin rejuvenation. The Masque with a foam burst technology is designed to create illuminated skin in just one application. Power plant derived stem cells work to extend cell life, slow aging process, reduce irritation and even out pigmantation.
No Matter how sensitive or hard to treat your skin is, you can still benefit from a facial because any facial can be suited to fit your individual skin care needs. If you have sensitive skin, only gentle cleansing and moisturizing products will be used. If your goal is to clear up your acne, your esthetician can guide you towards a facial that will help you achieve that goal. Be sure to communicate clearly with your skin care professional exactly what you want to get out of your facial, so that your therapist can do her best to accommodate your needs.
A Facial is a Professional cleansing and beauty treatment of the skin on the face and neck! The Facial skin is cleansed, exfoliated, massaged and then a Masque applied to address the issue. There are several variations of facials, Anti-aging facials which will help address to repair and rebuild collagen, Skin brightening Facials to lighten pigmented skin, Acne Facials which will help keep the acne away, Hydrating Facials to address your dryness and dehydration of the Skin. If you are pressed of time and wish to take care of your skin just keep it simple but at the same time, maintaining your skin by getting a express/mini facial will do the job! The objective of the Facial is to maintain the soft, well hydrated, and skin that is healthy.
Regular facials are forty five minutes sessions only!
Microzone eye treatment is a great add on to your facials. We cleanse, exfoliate and apply serums and massage, pressure point and a masque. Finally we finish the eye treatment with an eye cream.
This treatment forms the foundation of Dermalogica’s selection of services, and is truly revolutionary because it’s customized at every step by the skin therapist, based on your Face Mapping® skin analysis. The treatment will be unique to each individual client because of the use of our professional customization products, including Dermalogica’s unique Complexes, Exfoliants and Botanical Mixers throughout the step-by-step process to provide additional benefits to the client’s skin.
Say goodbye to outdated cookie-cutter treatments! Dermalogica’s skin treatment is designed and customized throughout to meet your exact skin’s needs based upon your personal face mapping® skin analysis. Delivering visible results through dermalogica’s professional strength formula’s, exclusive techniques and advanced technology, we guarantee you have never experienced a more thorough or expertly given skin treatment than this! From double cleansing, tailored exfoliation, painless extractions (as needed), calming pressure point massage to masque and protection, this treatment takes your skin to its optimal best.
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The extra brightening professional treatment will be most effective when delivered as a series of treatments that are combined with a scrupulous home regimen. The treatment works to exfoliate dulling surface debris to improve surface clarity, regulate pigment production on a cellular level, and provide all-over brightening and tonal balance. Clients will enjoy a fresher, more luminous skin tone.
Our Beauty School is offering facial services performed by students of the Academy of Esthetics. The student facials are 60 minutes long and can be great for any skin types. As they are students having hands on practice, they do not treat any skin issues. The facials are great for regular maintenance only!


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Are urban environments best for an aging population? So asks Tim Smedley’s Guardian article Nov.19th. Perhaps in ways that will directly effect our everyday world, urban planning could be one of the single most important focal points for discussion on the future of an aging population. It is ironic that many of our great cities are aging in two ways at the same time.
Older cities (crowded, busy and noisy), have long lists of “aging infrastructure” projects with a very tight tax base to make the needed investments – and these same aging cities are working with social policy issues with an eye to determine how we are going to better service the needs of their “aging demographics”. It is the 21st century urban planning challenge.
One of the items in the Smedley article that hit me immediately was the example of the ₤30M revamp of London’s Exhibition Road. Having walked that road a number of times I did notice last year that it was under construction. This further made me reflect on another age – the London of the 1860”s when the whole city was like one huge construction project. Read Victorian Babylon.
What would it take, 150 years later, to do something age friendly, wonderful and massive to our urban landscapes? London, New York, Toronto or any aging city. But before we took the bold step, should we not make this effort one that takes into account our collective inter-generational power, to design a city that works for every age?


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We are a unique, boutique operation with ongoing efforts toward the protection of Whales and Dolphins and to help make Port Stephens a model of Ecotourism. We are committed to long term growth, improving our skills, Imagine, sailing and our services, to give our guests fun, educational and personal cruises and friendly professional charters at best value.
Frank usually skippers on Wednesday-Friday. He has been sailing boats for 40 years and has a very deep passion for the marine environment. Frank is currently secretary of Whale and Dolphin Watch Australia and has been an official observer at the annual International Whaling Commission meetings. He is an active member of Port Stephens Tourism and the Port Stephens Eco Network.
Ian or ‘Crusty’ is our casual relief skipper who use to travel from QLD down to Port Stephens when we needed him. 2015 has seen Ian move closer to Port Stephens- So you will be seeing him more & more on the boat.
‘2015’ fresh blood for Imagine, newest directors as well as owner of new vessel ‘Envision’. Bronny is regular cook/deckhand and works along side Ayla with marketing and packages, whilst Jason is maintenance director & skipper of both vessels.
Previous skipper many years ago with Imagine, but saw Jane move to Newcastle for full time job on Nova Cruises- however Jane loves Imagine & helps out when needed.
Newest skipper with Imagine driving our new boat Envision as well as relief work on Imagine.
Ayla is a ‘local’ in the truest sense. Spending her entire 24 years in Port Stephens and working at various locations throughout the Port means she has a good knowledge of the area and attractions. Ayla works in the office you will most likely catch her on the phone, thou she does love to get out on the boat when she can!
Priscilla has been working for Seascape & Lets Go Dive Adventures since 2010. Keen to develop and expand her knowledge as a deckhand, she joined the team at Imagene whilst studying her coxswains/masters, Priscilla passed in 2014 and is well known on board for her friendly smile driving big red. In summer months Priscilla is always in the water lending hand on our Snorkeling trips as a dive master.
Mark is a qualified PADI Dive Master, and loves the summer months when he can be in the water every day exploring the surrounds of Offshore coves of Port Stephens, During the winter months Mark is on deck helping out on the Whale Watches.
Known for her famous photographs that are often seen front page of various media across the world, Lisa is often seen on board even on her days off as she has such a strong passion for capturing the incredible marine life moments seen in Port Stephens.
After many years being a tour guide on central coast & heavily involved in the Whale Dreamers Festival, Jeannie has moved to the bay- running our Fingal Island Tours, as well as deckhand/cook on board both vessels. Jeannie is highly involved in ecotourism & nature, working with local Council & Habitats running a range variety of tours on her days off.
After moving from the highlands for a ‘coastal change’ Stephen is recent deckie for Imagine & Envision, he also relief tour guide for Fingal Island. Just recently Stephen completed his coxswains qualification, giving him the opportunity to take Envision’s Helm.
Some of the team you may have had the pleasure of speaking to or sailing with over the years! Although they are not working with Imagine anymore there is a chance you might see them out on a cruise.


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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Italian short-sea operator Grandi Navi Veloci S.p.A. on its €320 million refinancing.
The transaction included a €245 million senior secured term and revolving credit facility and a €75 million private placement.
The loan was granted by a pool of banks which included Mediobanca and UniCredit as global coordinators and joint bookrunners, and Banca IMI, Banca Popolare di Milano and Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale as mandated lead arrangers. The private placement consisted of the issuance of junior bonds offered to institutional investors. Mediobanca and UniCredit acted as placement agents on the issuance.
The White & Case team in Milan which advised on the transactions was led by partner Iacopo Canino, local partner Nicholas Lasagna, associates Bianca Caruso and Pietro Magnaghi and lawyers Luca Bella and Alessandro Piga.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text: A bronze head of former emperor Augustus Caesar has a green patina from age. His face is clean shaven and he has a short haircut with soft curls around his forehead. The statue lies on its side with the cheek of the statue against the ground. The glass and stone eyes stare out into infinity.


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I finished a book about Elvis Presley today and that was interesting. I off course new about him. I’ve even been to Graceland, but that’s because our flight got diverted during a storm and we had to spend a day in Memphis. I knew a little bit about him, his singing, acting, singing career, his popularity with the ladies and the pills that killed him at the end.
Is the world burning up?
If you study our history you will realize that the world was a much harsher place not so long ago.
I was just watching a documentary about Wilhelm the second and how they lived. The luxury and freedom they had while most of the people in Europe where mainly occupied with surviving, working long days, living unhealthy and hardly no chances to get anywhere. You think it’s unfair, you start reading Marx, getting upset… Til i looked around, a carpenter, in a warm house. I can get up now and go wherever i want, I can use my last money and be in Italy tomorrow. I changed careers, been to several schools, I can steer my life in large parts where I want it to go… I live better then royalty in the 19th century. I realize that there are enough people around the world that still live in the 19th century but there is no reason to believe that they will live like royalty to one day.


text: Go to the scene where agent K is taking agent J to see Jeeves. Look at the sign on the building before they go inside. It says Universal Pawning and it has a globe on it also. Universal Studios filmed Men in Black and their symbol is a globe.


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text: Three types of copper-impregnated activated carbon fibers (ACF) were prepared by impregnation of a commercial ACF with Cu(NO3)2.3H2O using an incipeint wetness method followed bycalcination at 325, 375, or 595 oC under a nitrogen atmosphere. Samples prepared at different temperatures contained Cu, CuO, or Cu2O species. The total copper content and the crystalline structure of loaded copper species were determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy and X-raydiffraction, respectively. Adsorption isotherms of dibenzothiophene (DBT) from a simulatedsimple fuel (DBT dissolved in n-hexane) by original and copper-loaded fibers were measured at room temperature. Cu2O-loaded ACF showed a significantly higher DBT uptake compared to ACF samples loaded with Cu and CuO and the ACF sorbent. Enhanced adsorption of DBT by Cu2O-loaded ACF was expalained based on the hard/soft acid and base theory.

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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