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Committee on Directors and Governance Charter
The Committee on Directors and Governance will: (i) recommend the principles of Director compensation and compensation to be paid to Directors, (ii) review the composition of Teradata's Board of Directors, recommend modifications to the qualification guidelines used in identifying prospective Board members, screen candidates for Board membership and recommend to the Board the candidates to be nominated for election as Directors, and make recommendations to the Board with respect to any director nominee nominated pursuant to the Company's proxy access bylaw, and, in the event of a vacancy on the Board, recommend any successors; (iii) recommend to the Board the assignment of Directors to various Committees; (iv) monitor compliance with the Corporate Governance Guidelines established by the Board, including the guidelines on Director independence, and recommend to the Board changes as appropriate to those Guidelines; (v) recommend to the Board the performance criteria and evaluation process to be used by the Board in evaluating individual incumbent Directors and the Board functioning as a whole and oversee the evaluation of the Board; and (vi) see that proper attention is given, and appropriate responses are made, to shareholder concerns regarding corporate governance matters.
Committee Composition
The Committee on Directors and Governance shall consist of two or more members of the Board of Directors, one of whom shall serve as Chair of the Committee on Directors and Governance. All of the members of the Committee shall be "independent" Directors as determined by the Board under the standards set forth in the Board's Corporate Governance Guidelines. The members shall be appointed or removed by a majority of the Board of Directors.
Primary Goals and Responsibilities
Nominating Board Candidates and Composition
- Review the appropriate size of the Board relative to its various responsibilities and make recommendations to the Board as necessary.
- Using the Board's Corporate Governance Guidelines, evaluate the needs of the Board to determine the qualifications of individuals best suited to further enhance the composition of the Board.
- Assist in attracting candidates who meet these qualifications and review the qualifications of persons identified as prospective members of the Board.
- Recommend to the Board nominees for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Review and consider candidates recommended by shareholders for nomination to the Board pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Company's Bylaws and described in the Company's proxy statement. Determine whether any director candidates nominated for election pursuant to the proxy access or advance notice provisions of the Bylaws satisfy the applicable requirements and make a recommendation to the Board concerning their election.
- In the event of a Director vacancy, recommend to the Board a successor for that position. If the Board accepts a Director's resignation pursuant to a majority withheld vote (as defined in the Company's Bylaws), the Committee will recommend to the Board whether to fill such vacancy or reduce the size of the Board.
- Consider offers to resign tendered by Directors in the event of major job changes as required under the Board's Corporate Governance Guidelines, and refer the matter to the Board with the Committee's recommendation whether such resignation should be accepted.
- The Committee shall have sole responsibility to retain and terminate search firms for the purpose of identifying prospective members of the Board, and determine the fees for such firms.
Corporate Governance
- Periodically review and recommend changes to the Corporate Governance Guidelines established by the Board, including the Director qualification guidelines and independence standards, and monitor adherence to the Corporate Governance Guidelines.
- Monitor compliance with the independence standards established by the Board and annually review and discuss with management the disclosure regarding director independence to be included in the Company's proxy statement. The Committee will also conduct reviews of potential related-party transactions and potential conflicts of interests and will review all "related person transactions," in accordance with the Teradata Corporation Related Person Transactions Policy, and determine whether such transactions should be considered by the disinterested members of the Board.
- Recommend to the Board the assignment of Directors to various Committees of the Board, with consideration of the desires of individual Directors and input from the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
- Periodically review the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws and recommend changes to the Board.
- Review shareholder concerns regarding corporate governance and Board performance and make recommendations to the Board on the appropriate response.
- Oversee and review the Company's environmental, social and governance ("ESG") program, including related activities and public disclosures. In connection with such oversight, and in coordination with the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Human Resource Committee as appropriate, review and monitor the Company's activities and shareholder feedback with respect to corporate citizenship and sustainability, including corporate responsibility, human rights, environmental stewardship, community outreach, and philanthropy.
Director Compensation
- Periodically review and make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the annual retainer to be paid to the Board of Directors, and any other compensation programs relating to the Board of Directors.
- Periodically review market data for Director compensation to ensure that the compensation is reasonable and competitive in relation to other similar companies, and recommend to the Board whether any changes in the compensation package are desirable. In conducting this review, the Committee will consider that Directors' independence may be jeopardized if director compensation and perquisites, if any, exceed customary levels or if Directors receive indirect compensation from the Company or its affiliates.
Director Oversight
- On an annual basis, recommend the criteria and process to assess the Board's and Board Committees' performance, and oversee an evaluation of the Board and its Committees based on such criteria. The NYSE requires that the committee "oversee the evaluation of the board". 303A.04(b)(i).
Reporting Responsibilities
- Report at the next regular meeting of the Board all significant items discussed at any Committee on Directors and Governance meeting, and make recommendations to the Board as appropriate.
Other Responsibilities and Authority
- On an annual basis, evaluate the Committee's performance and report such evaluation to the Board. The Committee shall conduct this evaluation in such manner as it deems appropriate.
- Perform such other oversight functions that from time to time may be assigned to it by the Board of Directors.
- Review and reassess the adequacy of the Committee's charter periodically and submit any recommended changes to the Board for approval.
- The Committee shall have authority to retain, and terminate, at the expense of the Company such outside consultants, counsel and other experts and advisors as it determines necessary to carry out its duties, including the sole authority to approve their fees. The Committee shall evaluate whether any compensation consultant retained or to be retained by it has any conflict of interest in accordance with Item 407(e)(3)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
- The Committee may request that members of management be present at its meetings as it may deem desirable and appropriate. The Committee shall have all of the resources and authority to discharge its duties and responsibilities.
- The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees where appropriate.
- The Committee on Directors and Governance shall hold meetings three times a year, and as many other times as the Committee deems necessary. Generally, meetings will be held in January, April and November/December, which may include executive sessions as desired by the Committee.
- A majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum, present in person or by telephone or through other telecommunications.
Amended and Restated: May 3, 2021


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Bookish updates in the last 2 weeks
Happy Sunday, Wormies! How has the last couple of weeks been treating you? Well, Pierre is home, which means I'm not getting a lot of reading done! It could be that I am slowly spiraling into a reading slump since I am unable to finish a few of the books that I am currently reading in the last week or so.
On the plus side, I have been eating a LOT! Errmmm, I don't know if that is a good thing after the news I shared a couple of weeks ago but there is just something different about eating with someone, right?
We also went to Jollibee in Panorama City last week and I felt like I was back in college! Jollibee is a Filipino fast food chain and Pierre and I used to eat at that fast food chain when I was still in college back in Dumaguete! The only one missing is Pierre's nephew who used to tag along with us!
Also, Pierre is the cook in this relationship so he made a few of my favorites! YES, I love lengua (beef tongue), and we had chicken parmesan and Filipino spaghetti! SUPER YUM!
We also saw a couple of movies this week! Incredibles 2 was nice, but Jack Jack stole the show! We also saw Ant-man and the Wasp but it wasn't as good as the first Ant-man. There are a bunch of movies that I want to see, but I'll probably wait until it's available to rent.
Oh, and I made a funny doodle a few days ago. The struggle is real! Twylah, our cat is taking over our bed! It's really sweet and cute and a little bit annoying but we don't have the heart to kick her out of her spot!
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A cryptocurrency wallet is a digital wallet used to manage the cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency wallet has got two keys, the public, and a private key. A block chain or the crypto wallet is the digital wallet that mainly allows the users to store and manage the bitcoin and ether. Everyone needs to learn how to trade safely with the crypto wallet.
Different types of crypto wallets to know about:
- The hardware wallet is the safest option and mainly resembles the USB stick. The player can store the cryptocurrency offline by using cold storage. This can provide storage for different crypto types. This software is also user-friendly and provides the free updates.
- In the case of online wallets one needs to use a third party, these are often the brokers. It is always advisable, not to keep the cryptocurrency with the third party. One can lose their cryptocurrency in case of a hack. This type of wallet can be accessed from anywhere. The access can be restored in case of any technical issue with the help of the third party. This type of wallet does support multiple crypto.
- In terms of safety, a software wallet is less safe as compared to a hardware wallet and is safer as compared to an online wallet. One can install special wallet software on different devices such as desktop, laptop, or smartphone and they can use the same to manage their crypto. In this type of wallet, the private key is under the control of the owner. This is also free to use.
- A paper wallet is simply a sheet of paper, which mainly contains the code for both the public Bitcoin address and the private key which goes with it. Just like the hardware wallet, this is a safe way to store cryptocurrency as all the data is mainly offline. This is a convenient option for long term use.
Precautions to consider for the crypto wallet
One should use a secure and strong internet connection. It is also necessary to secure a personal device. For safety reasons, one should change the password of the account regularly.
The cryptocurrency world is ever-changing. So one should keep track of the latest updates.


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We are pleased to announce a new series of video presentations! Visit our new videos page to see the trailers for these intriguing new videos, and access to the full-length (approximately 30 minutes) feature presentations – Barlow Road: Historic Oregon Trail, The Oregon Trail Journey, and Women of the West.
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Clackamas Heritage Partners responsibilities as guardians of our mission, to "preserve the heritage, educate the public and interpret the history of the Oregon Trail, Clackamas County and Oregon City the western terminus of the Oregon Trail." Providing unique enriched programs, diverse and authentic stories of history impacted by the Westward Migration ending at "The End of the Oregon Trail" influencing the development of the Oregon territory.
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I know it's short notice but I have a game session open for boosting a single trophy on Borderlands 3 (good against remotes)... anyone interested?
#89 Demon's Souls Remake The first time I played Demon's Souls on the PS3 I refused to play it alone. It was dark... It was scary... and I died a lot! Luckily my friend Skidmarkgn was there to save the day. He got me through it and even dropped some of the items that helped me get the platinum. Fast forward to today... I have 4 or 5 Souls/Borne games under my belt and I truly enjoy them now. Demon's Souls Remake is truly an amazing game. the load times alone were insane! I remember waiting minutes for load times on the PS3... PS5 however would load something within 3 seconds! The first time I experienced this my jaw dropped. Visually, it's the best of the Souls/Borne games. The only gripe I could muster up on this Remake is if you played the original on the PS3 there's not anything new to discover . It would be nice if they added some new content in a DLC of some kind but really, that's not a gripe at all... just me wishing there was more to play, lol.
#88 Astro's Playroom This was a pretty fun game that allows you to get familiar with the new PS5 controller. it's extremely easy so i give it a... Difficulty rating: 2/10 There are quite a few throwbacks to every PlayStation generation and sparked SO much nostalgia so I give it a... Fun Factor: 9/10 For the most part I played all the way through without playing much else between a couple days so the... Platinum Time: 21 hours 18 minutes (actual time between trophy 1 and Platinum)
#87 Fallout Shelter 7/10 Can't say too much about this game. It's more of a busy when your bored type of game. It can sometimes be addicting but easily put down to play something more in depth. All-in-all, it's pretty easy, just time consuming.
Piggie_Pie replied to Venocide's topic in FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered EditionThis is actually my favorite GameCube game. So much so that I purchased another copy a couple years ago because I really wanted to play it again... that was right before they announced the remake, lol. At least now I will be able to play it on the PS4. I might even get another copy for my Switch. My personal opinion... this game is a hidden gem
#86 No Man's Sky Difficulty - 4/10 Fun Factor - 8/10 I heard a lot of negatives about this game early on so I avoided it. But after hearing that they did quite a bit of updates I decided I wanted to check it out... Then it went on sale and I grabbed it. I gotta say that No Man's Sky is quite fun. There's plenty to do and discover. I will continue playing this just to see how far I can develop my ship, base, and overall galactic influence... Then I will rule the galaxy!!! Oh, sorry... I didn't mean to type that out loud.
#85 Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin better late than never I guess... I just got the Dark Souls Remaster platinum and I was still in a Souls mood so i figured why not keep the ball rolling... Ok, so I started this game way back when it came out but like normal I got distracted with other games. I did the same thing with the PS3 version. I beat them both but didn't have it in me to actually get the platinum. Well, thanks to my good old pal Skidmarkgn, we were able to blaze through this game pretty quickly! It was nice to be able to play through with someone. Other than poor hit box issues with some enemies we had a pretty good time! All-in-all I'd give this an 8/10
#84 Dark Souls: Remastered This is my first Dark Souls platinum so I'm pretty proud of it. I got the Demon's Souls platinum on the PS3 and the Bloodborne platinum a couple years ago. I finally completed it with the help of my friend Andremal who started at the same time and finished a few days before me. I've mostly been afraid to play games like this because they prove to be pretty difficult... but for some reason i felt up to the challenge. I may even finish the 2nd and 3rd game! The gameplay is not bad for a game that was created for the PS3 but I will say that it did feel "old" (that coming from a 40 year old who started on an Atari). Otherwise I give it a 9/10
#83 Final Fantasy Type-0 HD I have been chasing this platinum on and off since 2015. I have recently been interested in going back and finishing games that I have started long ago but never finished... this was one of them. Although I got distracted with so many games, this game is actually pretty good for a PSP port. Honestly I liked that it had grit... The opening scene shows a bloody troop dying in the street next to his chocobo. I thought this was a bold move since most Final Fantasy games don't show much in the way of gore. Don't get me wrong, it definitely lived up to the JRPG genre and stayed true to the Final Fantasy way... It just had a different feel. All-in-all, i would give this game a 7/10 simply because it was older and some of the mechanics didn't translate well to the PS4 in terms of character movement (my opinion). If I was rating this game for the PSP back in the day I would probably give it something close to a 10.
Overcooked 2 Master Chef - #82 My Score: 8/10 This game should be a premarital prerequisite. When my wife and I first started playing this game we were almost yelling at each other. Once we realized that we weren't being productive we started to communicate and work really well together. This game has a funny way of making you hate it but it's just addictive enough to keep playing. My wife and I just started working on the DLC which is MUCH harder than the base game.
It is my understanding, from what I read, the Arland series was one of the most loved before the "dusk" and "mysterious" series so they decided to bring it back by popular demand. I personally happen to love Rorona, Totori, and Meruru games more than the later. I tried out the Dusk series but it just didn't have the same charm. the Mysterious series had some promise but I never finished them. I plan to get Lulua just to complete my Arland series but I'm not sure I will get the newest of the series unless they are closer to the Arland recipe. Trophy of Zeus #81 Not sure what possessed me to go for the Vita version of God of War but I started it years ago and was board and decided to just finish it. After playing two or three times I have no desire to play it ever again. The last level of the challenge of the gods was ridiculously hard on the Vita... I don't remember having that much trouble on the PS3, lol. Who knows... I may fire up God of War 2 just to get the double platinum like I did here... So many great games to play... So little time...
#80 Dragon Quest Builders 2 7.5/10 I think I would have given it a much higher score if there wasn't so much boring storytelling. Some of the text you can't skip but it lingers on the screen for what seems like an eternity after you've been able to read it 3 or 4 times over. Other than that there were a couple times where it forces you to play through things where you aren't able to be creative at all or takes away your ability to do certain things or fight in general. Other that the things listed above, I loved the game enough to get the platinum... I am not much of a trophy hunter now days but this game was fun and creative and more often than not you get a lot of freedom. Post game is where you really get to do whatever you want.
#79 Moss 10/10 - yep... Ten out of ten... this game is short but charming and worth every minute of game play. It's labeled as "Book 1" and I can only hope that Book 2 comes out soon so that I can play more of this delightful game. I highly recommend this game to anyone with a VR headset.
Beat Saber Platinum Get all Trophies What an extremely fun and addicting game! I never thought I would actually get this platinum trophy... I started off on normal mode and worked my way to hard mode and after a year started playing on expert mode... then before I knew it I had trophies for getting perfect combos! I would love to see them come out with more and more music packs This is the video of me playing the song that got me the platinum...
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It's been so long since I got a platinum that I forgot to post this, lol... #75 - Dragon Quest XI 125 hours Difficulty - 5/10 Enjoyment - 11/10, lol #76 - Knack 2 40-50 hours-ish Difficulty - 3/10 Enjoyment - 7/10


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The Peace of Lake Pontchartrain
You all know I try and take every advantage I can to travel thru This Inverted World. This journey takes me to the NOLA for a robotics conference (I'll post those pix next week). When we pulled up at the Pontchartrain Convention center I saw a river boat and got excited. Something about massive bodies of water excite the hell out of me. It's magnetic, drawing, serene, over powering all in the same moment.
Over my lifetime I've experienced the wonder of Niagra Falls, fished in the Mississippi River, cruised the Gulf of Mexico and Norther Pacific Ocean and laid out in the beaches of the Atlantic. Well now it's Lake Pontchartrain's turn to host Inver The World and show me it's splendor. Lol. All I can say is "peaceful". the only noise comes from the tribes of seaguls frolicking from land to air. I couldn't help to think of how this peaceful mass of liquid was completely agitaded and enraged by the happenings of hurricane Katrina. Then I couldn't help but to think about how the rock barriers although laid seemlessy along the coast could do nothing to stop the fury of Mother Nature. At the moment I didn't have my Nikon with me so I just pulled out the trusty iPhone 5 and started snapping.
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(StatePoint) Whether you're looking to pick up a side hustle or make the leap into starting your own business, there are many ways to be your own boss. Â
No one knows how to trailblaze better than the motivated individuals who run their own businesses, according to Avon, the iconic beauty company with an over 130-year track record empowering women and men to be their own bosses. That's why the brand's latest campaign catalog honors and features the brand's very own Avon Representatives. From top-sellers to accomplished leaders, the first-of-its-kind catalog for the brand recognizes the Avon Representative community by highlighting the real people from across the country who are not only the cover models but also the role models.
To get inspired, check out these tips from a few of the men and women featured in the campaign, based on their own real-life successes.
Be Authentic
A former Marine and full-time pharmacist, Starsky Clark of Baton Rouge, LA, initially joined Avon to make some extra income as a side hustle. She quickly realized her potential to grow her business in a big way and has since forged a career as a successful Representative and leader in the community.
Her recipe for success? "Be passionate about your business and the products you're selling,†says Starsky. "Use the products yourself! That way, you'll be able to share your authentic anecdotes with others to build personal relationships and special connections with your customers.â€
Lean on Your Mentors
Andres Taberes of Grayson, GA, was working in a car body shop when he met his now wife, Valeryn, and it was love at first sight. A few years ago, when they were expecting their first child, Andres realized that his long hours at the body shop would keep him from partaking in important milestones. So, he turned to his mentor for help: his mom, who happened to be a successful Avon Representative.
"My mom encouraged me to become an Avon Representative and I've never looked back, says Andres. "Listening to her share her own journey and the mistakes she made helped me carve out my own path. Soon after, my wife joined as well and now we live an incredible lifestyle and still make time for our son and each other.â€
Dedicate Time Consistently
Donna Reid-Mitchell of Frisco, TX was a single mother working as a hairstylist when she joined Avon on the side. She very quickly learned that consistency was the key to an effective business. By laying the groundwork and pushing herself to continuously make time to work on and grow her business, Donna was able to transform her side hustle into a lucrative business long-term.
"As soon as I started, I found that consistency was the difference between a good business and a great business,†says Donna. "I wanted to build something that would be sustainable; an empire that I could pass on to my children. I developed a real business plan that unfolded consistently over time, and 15 years later I'm continuing to reap the benefits.â€Â
Interested in learning more about starting your own business with Avon? Visit www.avon.com.
With passion, dedication and a bit of helpful guidance, you can turn your side hustle into a full-time business.


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Black and Decker MultiPrep Slice 'N Dice Food Chopper
Depend on BLACK + DECKER to handle time-consuming kitchen tasks. The MultiPrep Slice 'N Dice All-In-One Cutting Appliance saves you time and effort with six cutting functions: dicing, slicing, julienning, shredding, grating, and cutting. Just imagine all the recipes you'll create when professional-style dicing is done for you! Plus, you can adjust the thickness of slices on the fly with the external level control. The sturdy cutting discs attach easily to the motor assembly, and a sweeper's arm guides food through the chute into your work bowl. All removable parts are dishwasher-safe, and the cutting discs fit nicely into the compact storage case, which comes with a hinged lid. The MultiPrep gives you so many options in the kitchen.


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Recently a prominent plastic who specializes in male genital enhancement named Dr. Marcellino revealed the many risks and costs involved with penis enlargement surgery.
For starters, as many of you can imagine, penis lengthening surgery entails surgeons cutting the ligament inside the penis. The ligament is the same one that holds a penis so that it hangs at a natural angle. When this ligament is cut, the penis hangs lower, which makes it look longer. But this is only cosmetic, the penis itself is not longer. And this only shows on a penis when it is flaccid.


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It is apparent that European politicians are out of their depths dealing with this crisis. Six months ago they agreed on a parachute to bail out Greece from its irresponsible spending policies. That sort of softened the blow on the world markets and commodity prices after a sharp decline across the board began to rise gradually. Rubber prices reached $4,000/mt for TSR5L and $3,750/mt for TSR10 again at the beginning of April. (Cambodia sells their high-quality crepe rubber at a roughly 15% discount, which is roughly the same as the TSR10 price. It uses the TSR10 category as its benchmark.) While I viewed $3,000/mt for the TSR5L as a sustainable and economically sound level, I needed to revise this due to increasing labor and general maintenance costs. I now hold that the $4,000/mt is the right and acceptable price for all concerned – the farmer, the processing plant, and the manufacturing sector.
That spring did not last long for rubber prices. Obviously, some spring fever had also infected the Greek politicians, especially the leftist parties there, as they stalled in forming a government after the election which sent the markets jittering and promptly led to a downward trending of rubber prices, among others. Germans who bear the largest share for that parachute want strict adherence to austerity, which the Greeks find too hard to swallow, but is a prerequisite for further money injections into the Greek economy. Other countries want a loosening of the purse strings so investments can kick-start ailing economies in the Euro-zone. But let's not get into too many details here. The whole thing is a quagmire. Interested readers can find ample information in all large newspapers. Only one thing is clear – instead of acting decisively European politicians are dragging their heels, thereby confounding the problem without regard for the consequences on markets and with the all-important issue of creating or at least maintaining jobs.
The uncertain situation in Europe right now has in reality no immediate effect on any of the sectors of the rubber industry. Supply is the same and demand is the same, at least more or less. Worries about the future of the Euro do not mean buyers will buy less rubber right now. Only the ones speculating in rubber, and this is a small part, will hold off buying, hoping for a further decline in prices so they can stock up at low prices just to sell it off at a good profit once prices have recovered. But generally, the manufacturing industry will need just as much supply now as it will in June or July. Just-in-time management will prevent that sector from overstocking. They conclude term fixed price purchase contracts to offset wild fluctuations. The culprits are again the speculators – the one sector of the economy that has become the scourge of modern-day business. Impotent politicians and unconscionable speculators make for a deadly combination.
Markets will always rebound. It is just a matter of time. How long will it take? My guess is another 3 months or so. You have the new elections in Greece in June and you have the referendum in Ireland on the fiscal pact, which will both greatly influence how the rest of Europe will respond. No European government has promulgated a clear program about what they will do in any eventuality. But eventually they will have to do something. They can't keep on muddling through forever. But I don't think we have seen the bottom of rubber prices yet. Saying how low it will go would be like reading tea leaves. Who can predict anything these days? Professional analysts are highly paid but seldom get it right either. The Chinese economy is slowing down as well, which now prompted the Chinese government to open the money spigots to again make available money for mostly infrastructure projects. But even that news did not have any effect on prices. The worries about Spain overshadowed everything this weekend, sending all major markets into a downward spiral.
How does it affect the farmer in Cambodia then? Dry latex sells for $2.12/kg right now. Production cost is anywhere from $1.00/kg to $2.00/kg. So it is hard to say where the break-even line is for whom. Larger plantations have higher operating costs; some plantations have lower amortization depending on how much they paid for the land, perhaps they inherited it, etc., etc. Let's just use $1.50/kg production cost on average. Based on past price movements the price would have to fall to $2,700/mt for TSR5L or $2,040/kg for TSR10. The last time we had that was in October of 2008. Six months ago the lowest prices we saw were on Nov. 29, 2011. TSR5L was noted at $3,393/kg and TSR10 at $3,196/kg. In comparison the prices on June 01, 2012, the date of this article, were $3,550/kg for TSR5L and $3,118/kg for TSR10.
All this leaves owner's benefits or a general manager out of the equation. Labor costs were calculated for tapping staff and technical supervisors only. Larger plantations need shift foremen, section supervisors, etc., and a general manager. Production cost will rise in proportion to the size of the plantation. But in any event we are some way off from red ink.
One interesting aspect of the near future that might interest potential investors is the fact that many maturing plantations will soon produce a yield. Many private plantations were started with the sole purpose of selling it at some time during the maturing stage. Demand has been there and many a young plantation has changed hands. I am just wondering what the owners will do if they can't sell theirs. They will have to look into managing it themselves, that is, hire staff, etc. My guess is that quite a few don't want to go to those lengths. Most private owners are absentee owners and have little inclination of going into operating a plantation. I would think the current high prices will start to drop to more realistic levels. The latest offers I have seen for a 6-year-old plantation are in the range of $20,000/ha. That seems over the top when you consider that the investment over the 6 years was about $7,500 to $10,000/ha, again depending on the value of the land. So there is much room for negotiation. But then, Cambodian minds work differently. Some just don't want to make any concessions. But even at high prices and factoring in amortization over 20 years purchasing a plantation still makes good economic sense. One must not forget that after the trees stop producing they will be cut down and the logs sold for use in mostly furniture. The owner still has the land after that time and can start a new plantation or plant a different crop. Most likely the value of the land will have appreciated considerably too.


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HOLLYWOOD—Celebrities have side jobs and even empires outside of their full-time jobs of being famous. Let's take Jessica Biel who runs her own restaurant, Gwyneth Paltrow has her own lifestyle empire. Let's look at some of the ventures by our beloved celebrities; Rihanna's first foray into fashion landed her in a high-profile collaboration with the athletic brand Puma and her empire has been growing ever since.
She most recently dropped a lingerie line with Savage, complete with everything from basic bras to '50 Shades or Grey'-esque pieces. She launched Fenty x Puma and Savage x Fenty. Lauren Conrad had the LC collection for a long time. She starred in the reality show "The Hills." Her passion for fashion evolved into her own clothing line, LC Lauren Conrad. Beyoncé released the activewear line, Ivy Park. The Queen Bey released her line back in 2016. Her hubby Jay-Z launched Rocawear in 1999.
Victoria Beckham created the line, Victoria by Victoria Beckham. Sometimes if plan A doesn't work out, you must go into plan B. For Spice Girls alum Victoria Beckham, nothing lasts forever including girl groups or boy bands. While, she had a brief solo career before launching her own line back in 2008, she has been a powerhouse designer ever since. Who could forget the adorable twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
The twins have not one, but two high-fashion brands. The Row and Elizabeth and James, that have transformed since their founding in 2006 and 2007. "Bridemaids" star Melissa McCarthy launched the inclusive brand Seven7. She introduced her size-inclusive line back in 2015 on Home Shopping Network, and it quickly expanded into a lucrative brand. The sizes range from 4 to 24 and include a variety of styles, from both business smart to staples like T-shirts and sweaters. The company isn't currently taking orders.
How can we forget, the Kardashian-Jenner empire by sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, named after themselves, of course. They have partnered with major retailers like TopShop and PacSun to sell their clothes, including bathing suits and shoes. The beauty line is doing so well, that Kylie is now a billionaire. Another member of the Kardashian clan, Khloe Kardashian, who by the way has lost a tremendous amount of weight has launched her own company Good American with fashion executive Emma Grede. It's basically everything you could want in wardrobe basis. There are bodysuits, jeans, and now athletic wear. Famous soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo created a men's clothing line called CR7. His success is pure determination, so no, surprise there.
The latest celebrity with a fashion line, is Justin Bieber. Get ready for your wallet to be empty. Bieber just launched his new clothing line Drew House, and it's beige and mustard. Everyone will be buying the hoodies, and the oversized T-shirt with a smiley face that will start at the price of $48, which is unisex. For $128 you can buy the corduroy hoodie, which looks very comfy. In the meantime, Hailey Bieber, is being forced to prove she's actually the wife of famous pop star Justin Bieber.
According to published reports, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office sent the model a letter requesting written consent that proves she is in fact the wife of Justin Bieber, so she can use the last name for her clothing line. This will give permission for the trademark to be registered. Back in October 2018, she filed to register her new last name, along with the name HRB3. In he meantime, the USPTO needs Baldwin to explain in a statement that she gives "consent to the use and registration of my name, Hailey Bieber, as a trademark and/or service mark with the USPTO."
They also want her to add more details on what type of clothing line she plans on designing and marketing; more specific clothing articles-instead of staying general with the topic. We have seen her photos as a model, however, she feels comfy in oversized clothing articles.
Rose's Scoop: After 14 years together, Rafael Nadal is reportedly engaged to Mery Perello. Don't forget to tune in to the Super Bowl on February 3, it will either be the Patriots or the Rams. Should be quite the interesting game! Good luck to both teams.


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Need some mood lighting for a romantic evening this weekend? Look no further than Saturday evening's dazzling moonbeams. The full moon is taking its closest pass by Earth tonight, making it a "super" moon.
The super moon will appear about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than normal full moons and will be the brightest of 2012.
The source of the super moon's power: Its elliptical orbit. At 8:35 p.m., the full moon will reach the part of its path that is closest to Earth, called it's perigee. Because of slight variability in its orbit, this perigee is the closest of all the perigees this year for the Earth's satellite. The result is a grand, golden orb.
To experience the gravity of its grandeur, NASA astronomers recommend viewing the super moon during moonrise, when the glowing disc emerges over mere terrestrial forms. Behind majestic trees or even towering skyscrapers, the super moon creates an inexplicable illusion that it's even larger than when it's hanging in the sky.
The show starts about 8 p.m. Saturday. The super moon rises at 7:59 p.m. amid clear skies while the sun sets at 8:01 p.m. Though super moons sometimes get a bad rap — particularly from werewolves and headless horsemen — they mostly only use their powers for good. Super moons only raise tidewaters an insignificant inch or so, and they don't lead to a spike in beastly attacks.
But the super moon does have to share its spotlight with other celestial events this month. May 20 will host a new moon and a partial solar eclipse, and on May 21, Venus will be visible just north of the moon.
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Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart…..luggage? Travelers take note: the days of wheeling you own suitcase around may be numbered.
First, there is Cowarobot. Watch a video of R1, the "fully autonomous smart suitcase," and all its amazing features. The user controls the unit with a custom bracelet, and you can also track your R1's location using a smartphone app. It can navigate obstacles and has a "cliff sensor," allowing it to avoid tumbling down stairs. If needed, you are able to change the robot from autonomous to manual mode. But why do this if the suitcase can follow you at speeds up to 4.5 mph? Cowarobot is already TSA approved and will be shipping next month. The price tag? Only $519. Smart doesn't come cheap. Not to mention it is only carry-on size.
Then there is Travelmate. This fully autonomous robot suitcase is currently in the fundraising stage (via IndieGoGo, just like Cowarobot), but the developers have already made a great video of it in action. Just like the Cowarobot, the suitcase is paired with a smartphone app, and it allows you to charge your devices from its battery while on the go. The Travelmate's motion and obstacle sensors will allow it to keep up with your movements, even through crowded, busy airports. It's price tag? at least $399 in support via IndieGoGo will get you a Model S sometime next year. Travelmate plans to launch a total of 3 different sizes.
Pros and cons of each? Personally, I think Cowarobot has a much classier look, but the wheel design and stability of the Travelmate appear superior. It is hard to tell at this stage because neither have quite hit the market, and there are no reviews. As with any new technology, I would anticipate at least a few problems out the gate.
What I find hysterical is that these two smart suitcases have literally jumped off the pages of a set of science fiction novels that I recently finished: the Quadrail series, by Timothy Zahn. The stories are a mystery-thriller where humans are a fledgling empire among a dozen others, all of which are joined by the enigmatic Quadrail, the only means of traversing the galaxy. The books are written from the perspective of Frank Compton, a witty and adroit investigator whose deductive skills keep him a step ahead of his adversaries. And the reader. Quadrail carrybags are introduced in the first book, and Zahn's description of them is eerily similar to these being developed. I highly recommend the series.
Now the question is, should I preorder my own Travelmate carrybag?
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Review: Dakota Johnson Shines While Jamie Dornan Falls Short As Christian Grey
"I like various physical pursuits," purrs a gray-suited man behind a sleek, expensive desk. Christian Grey looks unblinkingly into the eyes of his interviewer, a bashful English Lit major with a flowery blouse hidden under a blue sweater and a navy skirt draped casually over the edges of a pricy chair. Anastasia Steele stumbles through the rest of her interview before meekly retreating through the reception area and into the corporate elevator. Mr. Grey mentions something about seeing her again, but then elevator doors close between them, cutting their gaze.
This is one of the opening scenes to the wildly popular big screen adaptation of E.L. James' book, "Fifty Shades of Grey." Call them star-cross or contractually-bonded lovers; self-made millionaire Grey falls for Steele shortly after their fateful office meeting. He can't and won't let her go. As he becomes extremely possessive and demanding, Steele reciprocates the attraction and begins to fall for him. That is, until Grey reveals his darker sexual urges. The virginal Steele must now decide between trying out kink with her rough new lover, or walk away.
The film trims its former "Twilight" fan fiction source's 514 pages to a svelte two hour and five minute movie. Although much of the racier content may have been discarded for rating's sake, much of the cringe-worthy dialog remains intact. Opening shots channel "The Great Gatsby," differentiating Anastasia's middle-class millennial normalcy from Christian's obscene wealth and luxurious lifestyle. When their worlds collide, Ana is easily absorbed as everything from her personal style, car and laptop are replaced to Christian's standards. Apart from her relationship, Ana shows very little interest in the outside world and never voices concerns about her future.
"Why won't you let me in?!"
Actress Dakota Johnson brings humor, sensitivity and vulnerability to Anastasia, making her the clear breakout performance of "Fifty Shades." Johnson holds onto Anastasia's bubbly energy and plays with the power dynamics of her character's troubled relationship. Her body language shifts from shy and insecure to ashamed of her dirty deeds to tapping into her "inner goddess" and confidently rocking her normal-looking body. Johnson is not made up to look like a porn star: we see hair on her legs, untrimmed pubic hair and wearing very little makeup for most of the movie. The audible gasps in my audience over her first nude scene were a sign of how little we see un-plucked and un-waxed women engaging in and enjoying sex.
Unfortunately, Mr. Grey's Jamie Dornan does not equally rise to the occasion. With a special clause to shade his privates from the camera, Dornan never seems to be at ease with the explicit nature of the movie. He doesn't relish his character's highs and lows, leaving the audience to beg for more acting chops. Dornan wears the suit well but sometimes disappears into its folds on the way to becoming America's next top sex symbol. His distanced energy leaves the bulk of the chemistry to be sparked by Johnson's ingénue. It's just a tad unsatisfying to watch as he cruelly manipulates her for little to no reward.
"I'm fifty shades of f---ed-up!"
Speaking of sex, the troubling sexual politics of the source material was muted in order to score the coveted R rating. Each sex scene is differently shot to show the couple in various stages of the relationship. Ana's deflowering is the darkest lit scene as she is slowly and seductively brought into the light. A rougher afternoon tryst goes from warm, sunny afternoon to an evening with an unpleasant ultimatum. Only one of the two sex room scenes (unclimactically named "The Playroom") plays it campy, complete with the bass-ridden Beyoncé theme song. A third scene in The Playroom is borderline abusive, and brings to mind the question Ana has been grappling with since the beginning: should she stay or go?
"Fifty Shades of Grey" is keen on details thanks to director Sam Taylor-Johnson. With only one previous feature under her belt, 2009's young John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy," Taylor-Johnson has now proven she can handle the sticky subjects, an opinionated author, and protect the story from becoming the butt end of a bad joke. Her visual style lends itself well to the big studio production and allows for great subtle side moments to occur outside the central relationship, like Ana and her roommate Kate's (Eloise Mumford) relationship and Ana's strained connection with her mom. As of now, Taylor-Johnson is attached to direct the next two sequels, which could very well make her one of the highest grossing women directors in history so long as creators don't pull a "Twilight" stunt and hire a male director instead.
The elevator doors close once again on our two lovers until the next chapter begins.
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As iOS developer it is of interest for its users to offer the best app. This usually requires also the purchase of new hardware. The simulator is often not enough to optimize an app can. This also applies to the Apple Watch.
The launch of the Apple Watch pre-orders was for many developers, therefore, a problem that delivery had already climbed after a few hours of June.
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As amazing as it sounds, some people question whether Jesus actually lived, often claiming that there is only one non-biblical reference to him. That simply is not true; there are many more. But it makes sense that he is not referenced a lot since biographies were written about the rich and powerful.
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b. Josephus on James (Antiquities 20.9.1 [20.200])
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j. Crucified under Pontius Pilate (26 – 36 A.D.)
k. One Talmudic tradition says he was "hung," but some early Christian writings use "hung" for suspension on a pole.
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If you could turn into any animal, what animal would you be, and why? — Kevin
A dolphin. They're generally curious about their environments, fairly sociable, somewhat restless, sort of sleek looking. They seem to be smiling all the time and are known to be quite playful, very tactile creatures. But mostly, I'd want to be one because I could swim all day long.
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When you sell or buy a vehicle in the State of Kansas you'll need a specific Bill of Sale – Affidavit of Purchase Price to certify the amount of money or value that was exchanged between the seller and buyer for a vehicle. Only antique vehicles (vehicle 35 years old or older) owned by a Kansas resident and located in the State of Kansas can have the ownership transferred (sold) by completing the Antique Vehicle Transfer of Ownership from the bottom of the form Affidavit of Purchase Price. All other vehicles sold by or purchased from a Kansas resident must have the ownership transferred (sold) by assigned title also.
The following information should appear on the Kansas Bill of Sale Form:
– Name and complete address of the seller.
– Name and complete address of the buyer.
– Vehicle description, including Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), make, year.
– Purchase price.
– Date of sale.
– Seller(s) hand printed name and signature.
– Buyer(s) hand printed name and signature.
The Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles provides a state-specific Bill of Sale Form. There is also the required Odometer Disclosure Statement Form TR-59 that must accompany any vehicle 10 years old or newer. If you purchase a vehicle from a business or from a private party located outside of Kansas, you will still need the Affidavit of Purchase Form to be completed.
The seller and the buyer of the vehicle need to be sure that the back of the title has the signature and hand printed names of both seller and buyer. The purchase price of the vehicle should also be listed on the title.
It is very important that you get a clear title, with all the paperwork completed and the title signed off in the correct places. If you are a buyer on your way to meet a seller, have a copy of the Bill of Sale – Affidavit of Purchase to complete.
As a buyer it is mandatory that you double check to have all of your paperwork in place before you and the seller finalize the motor vehicle transaction. If you purchase a vehicle from a private party and later discover that there is a problem with the paperwork you must begin the process for a "quiet title action" if you cannot locate the seller anymore.
The buyer should know that all 1950 or newer antique vehicles sold on a Bill of Sale only must obtain an MVE-1 (Motor Vehicle Examination) issued by the Kansas Highway Patrol or their designee and submit the MVE-1 with this Bill of Sale Form when applying for antique title. Application for title must be made within 30 days of the purchase date in the county treasurer's motor vehicle office in the county in which the vehicle will be located/garaged. Penalty will be assessed on and after the 31st day.
For more information go to Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles
Kansas Department of Revenue collects taxes and fees, administers Kansas tax laws, issues a variety of licenses and provides assistance to Kansas citizens and units of government.
The Kansas Department of Revenue is committed to hard work every day for the people of Kansas and to treat the taxpayers, its employees and everyone with respect.


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Conditioned to consume: Drug use in American culture
The legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Colorado challenges the churches to think again about the ethics of drug use. Arguments about the use of cannabis being illegal no longer stand up. With 22 states already allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, such arguments have been frail for some time.
While much has been written on drug addiction that is helpful to pastors, moral reflection on the ethics of drug use is rare. As so often happens with Christian responses to moral problems, there has been a systemic failure to ask Marvin Gaye's question, "What's going on?" before asking Lenin's question, "What is to be done?" In the United States, this judgment must be made amid the disastrous social, political, and legal legacy of the War on Drugs and the way drugs like marijuana have been a brickbat in the culture wars.
Let me suggest some opening pointers that might help the discernment process. First, we need to define what we are talking about. Our efforts to ask what is going on will prove futile if we try to resolve the ambiguity of the human relationship with drugs, either by emphasizing that they are all bad or good, on one hand, or by claiming that they are neutral on the other.
Drugs are never neutral: they have concrete effects which promote or diminish human flourishing or do both simultaneously. We must heed the musings of the friar in Romeo and Juliet (a play in which the drama turns on the ambiguous nature of a drug) when he states: "Within the infant rind of this weak flower / Poison hath residence, and medicine power." We must also avoid the tendency to scapegoat drug users or any particular section of society, including doctors, pharmaceutical companies, or "drug barons" for the problems drugs can cause.
We must also avoid imbuing drugs with a malevolent agency. When drugs become an omnipotent demon with the power to curtail free will and drag the unsuspecting victim into addiction, crime, and death, it becomes rational to "wage war" on the demon. A war on drugs is then invoked to justify the use of actual military force to combat the imagined threat to civilization. Instead of making a scapegoat of drugs or any particular section of society, we must analyze how and why contemporary drug use is a symptom of, rather than alien to, the shape of Western late-modern society.
We can define drugs as referring to chemical substances that, when taken into the human body through ingestion, injection, or some other means, modify one or more of the capacities of the body for either ampliative or therapeutic purposes and not for feeding or nourishing the body. Drugs must be distinguished from a warm bed in that the physiological changes effected in the body are accomplished through becoming part of the body's chemistry rather than through external stimulation. For example, in contrast to the actions of a pumice stone, a noncosmetic skin cream, such as an eczema cream, works through being absorbed into the body.
Furthermore, drugs are to be distinguished from changes brought about by ascetic practices—for example, fasting—in that drugs are an external substance added to the body rather than simply a somatic exercise. And although certain substances used as drugs may also be used as food, such use is distinct from their use as drugs. (However, some substances—beer, for example—may be used simultaneously as both.)
The use of drugs for ampliative purposes seeks to extend, augment, enhance, or literally amplify an inherent capacity of the body for recreational or religious purposes (and not primarily for medicinal purposes). Ampliative drug use ranges from the use of steroids to enhance muscle performance to the use of alcohol to enhance conviviality. Such use might or might not be good depending on the particular end such enhancement seeks and the vision of the human good such enhancement is being measured by.
The second kind of use, therapeutic use, seeks to cure, prevent, or fix a real or perceived ailment of the body. Therapeutic drug use ranges from using antibiotics to prevent or heal an infection to using morphine as an analgesic. Again, therapeutic use can be misuse, for example, the overprescription of antibiotics leading to iotragenic diseases, such as the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. However, most moral concern about the use of cannabis and its derivatives is focused on its ampliative use.
Drugs may be used both therapeutically and in an ampliative way to enhance personal presence, either through healing the body or enhancing personal relations. For example, the use of alcohol to promote conviviality is good since the end of human beings is to be in communion with God and each other. Indeed, the use of wine to foreshadow the messianic banquet lies at the heart of Jesus' actions at the wedding feast at Cana.
Conversely, when drugs militate against greater personal presence and a deepening of communal relations, then a line has been crossed between proper use and abuse. The line between using alcohol (or cannabis) to enable conviviality and being drunk (or stoned) is drawn at the point at which alienation and the sundering of personal relations sets in. We must always ask, when someone is using alcohol (or cannabis), whether that person is more or less physically, spiritually, emotionally, and rationally present to others and at what point the drug use inhibits both an individual's present ability and future capacity to be present to God and others.
Besides offering some definition of what we are talking about, asking "What's going on?" leads us to locate the current debate in historical context. Contemporary patterns of drug use cannot be understood outside of their relationship to the processes of modernization, notably: the development of technology (especially chemical technology), of global trade (initially through colonialism), of industrialization and mass consumerism, and of bureaucratic control and the expansion of the nation-state.
For example, the introduction into early modern Europe of coffee and tea, the most commonly used drugs, was inextricably bound up with the growth of colonialism and the beginnings of mass consumption. Alongside the increasing range of plants available for use from the early modern period onward was the application of the scientific method to medical practice and the study of plants. This application led to the isolation of alkaloids and the creation of synthetic and semisynthetic drugs for medicinal use. Such developments were then combined with industrialized means of production. For example, cocaine, the psychoactive alkaloid in coca leaves, was identified in 1860, and its industrial production began in 1862.
The introduction of cannabis into Europe provides a case study in the pattern of this expansion. The effects of cannabis were known about in Europe beginning in the 18th century as a result of French and British colonial expansion and trade. This period was followed by an era of medical and recreational experimentation. William Brooke O'Shaughnessy first began medical experiments with cannabis in the 1830s, and around the same time Parisian bohemians such as Flaubert were experimenting with its more hedonistic potential. This experimentation led to its commercial exploitation.
Under O'Shaughnessy's direction, a London pharmacist, Peter Squire, developed an extract and tincture of cannabis. By 1887 cannabis cigarettes were sold by pharmacists for the "immediate relief in all cases of Asthma, Nervous Coughs, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Facial Neuralgia and Sleeplessness." Inevitably, much of this use was not directly therapeutic. Concern about the use of cannabis both in Europe and in its colonies led to campaigns for greater restrictions and control over its production. Official investigations were established in order to respond to the concerns being raised.
For example, in 1893, the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission was established to investigate the impact of the drug in India. During World War I a policy of prohibition and strict control was introduced. A similar sequence of introduction and experimentation, commercialization, taxation, and/or legal regulation can be traced for virtually all other drugs.
Attitudes toward psychotropic drugs such as cannabis and opium underwent a shift at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th marked by a change from taxation to prohibition and criminalization of their use and distribution. In many ways, the debate about drug use in Western societies has changed very little since the beginning of the 20th century. A theological response to contemporary patterns of drug use needs both to understand the above historical background and to stand back from it in order to develop a critical theological perspective.
A critical perspective begins with noting how drug use conforms to central patterns in contemporary culture. Drugs are a form of technology and used as a means to "progress" out of what is viewed as the tyrannous imposition of nature. As such, drugs are a symptom of modern, technocratic approaches to nature.
Moreover, drug use, like other forms of technology, has become separated from a teleological vision of the good. Instead of enabling us to inhabit the world in fulfillment of a broader moral vision of human flourishing, the use of drugs simply becomes one more technique by which to manipulate the body according to our will and maximize its utility to increase pleasure and avoid pain.
The use of drugs as a technology by which we make ourselves "free" becomes especially apparent when we look at the cultural anxieties surrounding the figure of the addict. The state of being an addict—whether of heroin or nicotine or caffeine—is feared and socially proscribed because it is seen as being out of control, dependent on something, in a state wherein the body is not subject to the will. To be dependent on a drug is to deny the modern conception of freedom by making oneself subject to necessity. Such dependence constitutes a betrayal of deeply held modern beliefs about freedom.
This fixation with a particular kind of dependence masks the ways in which society as a whole has become dependent on drugs to maintain a particular conception and experience of normality or homeostasis characterized by "comfort" or "wellness." We deploy great vats of syrups, cartloads of pills, and reservoirs of lotions in order to liberate ourselves from the everyday tyranny of the body's aches, pains, tiredness, allergies, and the general affects of aging. And we are increasingly employing yet more kinds of drugs to tailor our personality and physical abilities to fulfill our desires or alleviate our anxieties about our sense of who we should be or what we should be able to achieve.
The drive to maintain physical comfort or, as is increasingly the case, a sense of self-fulfillment ignores how physical or psychological pain is part of the way in which we may order our lives properly in response to the world around us. For example, if I am tired and have a headache, the body needs not coffee and an aspirin but rest. Yet under the logic of contemporary life, bodily pain does not serve to alert me to my social, economic, or political condition (i.e., why I am having to work late); rather, bodily pain is a provocation to tighten up our regimes of control "over" the body (I need to exercise more, eat better, buy a more comfortable chair or a stronger brand of headache pill, etc.) and thus treat the body as an object of manipulation.
We see the same dynamic when it comes to recreational use of ampliative drugs such as LSD, cocaine, cannabis, and Ecstasy (MDMA). Much of the rhetoric that surrounds the use of these drugs is of liberation: "free your mind." Moreover, they are seen as ampules of rebellion and social nonconformity: "turn on, tune in, drop out." Yet such use actually conforms closely to the ethos of contemporary culture.
The ways in which drugs such as LSD and Ecstasy are used reflect the desire to engineer an experience: more often than not, a "high" or a good time. Why risk not enjoying yourself when you can chemically ensure that you will like your friends and appreciate the music and that you won't get tired after a stressful week at work? Yet such engineering of experience deprives human existence of certain spontaneities of being and doing that depend upon the reality of a world which we have not made or imagined, but which simply confronts us to evoke our fear, love, and delight. A personal, spontaneous response to friends, music, and dancing is different in kind from a chemically manufactured response.
Far from freeing their minds, most clubbers and weekend party animals are bureaucrats of fun, administrating their enjoyment like corporate managers organizing their schedules. So beyond the rhetoric, taking drugs is deeply conformist and conservative: drug taking conforms to the technocratic logic of modernity and conserves those patterns of life that are shaped by the demands of the market and state. Taking drugs, whether for ampliative or therapeutic use, is a moral imperative within contemporary Western culture: they are a valuable technology through which we can manage and manufacture a life free from pain and consumed by pleasure.
Drugs themselves—whether used for ampliative or therapeutic effect—are perhaps the ultimate consumer product. In a society in which all cultural products are calculated for maximal impact and instant obsolescence, drugs give an instant, maximally intense hit and—unlike sunglasses or iPhones— are used up in one go. In a society of experience collectors, ampliative drug use bypasses the equipment and preparation needed for a parachute jump or sailing trip and does not require the spatial and temporal investment of an adventure holiday or a visit to Disneyland. Drug use delivers a hit of pure experience without the need for training, travel, or time. Meanwhile, commercial interests have a large investment in our continued use of drugs of all kinds.
In short, in a consumer culture, it is entirely rational to take drugs for ampliative purposes. Drugs may poison and consume or use up our bodies, just as cars consume and use up our environment, but they powerfully satisfy, albeit fleetingly, the desires of persons whose hearts and minds are conditioned to consume.
Neither legalism nor license is a morally insightful response to this situation. It is entirely plausible to imagine a culture that is able to metabolize marijuana so that its use is ritually and socially disciplined and oriented toward a moral vision of human flourishing (as in the case of people drinking wine—and unlike the case of people using heroin or Ecstasy). Such a process of enculturation would limit, contain, and isolate its negative impacts and constructively channel its potentially positive ampliative and therapeutic uses.
Many Christians assume that smoking or ingesting marijuana is necessarily and in all instances immoral, but at the same time they seem prepared to bow to its inevitable legalization, while muttering about how such a turn of events is one more sign of growing secularization. The counterconclusion I draw from the above analysis is that certain kinds of drug use in certain kinds of contexts may well be morally licit—but that this licit use depends on a set of cultural possibilities unavailable, at least on a large scale, within our consumerist cultural environment.
Within the realities of our cultural condition, legalization is probably a bad idea, as use of marijuana will be taken up largely in socially destructive ways that inhibit interpersonal presence and exacerbate its negative impacts. Via the good offices of Colorado, we will soon be able to discern whether this assessment is correct.


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At a very young age, I was subconsciously taught that being 'too sensitive' was unacceptable. That if I intuitively sensed the energy in the room felt 'off', and others did not, then it simply must have been my imagination. Or, if I felt sad for someone else getting hurt, that it was best to walk away and not get involved. That right there was a recipe for denying my gifts and shutting off my superhero abilities for the next 25 years.
I am '1 in 5' of our human species born with a genetic trait called sensory processing sensitivity, aka I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). My sensory nervous system is often on high alert, making me more aware of subtleties in social interactions and in my environment.
Indeed, processing information very quickly has its downfalls, especially living in today's technological world. For example, overstimulation happens much sooner for me if I don't unplug from my phone or computer for periods of time throughout the day. Or, when there are too many 'shoulds' on my to-do list, overwhelm and adrenal fatigue often lurk nearby; a major disaster zone for an ambitious HSP.
My ability to empathize is also a lot stronger than most. Therefore, when someone shares a deeply passionate story or describes a horrific scene from their life, I literally feel the excitement or pain as if it were my own. This makes life extremely dynamic and colorful, but also quite disconcerting; especially when my 'superhuman strengths' are not properly managed.
Once I accepted this trait as a unique part of myself, I made a commitment to learn how to master my sensitive gifts. I had to learn everything I was NOT taught in school, and how to reprogram my limited perspective of the world and my place in it. If not, I'd be just another drug-induced zombie walking this earth, still asleep in a state of learned helplessness.
So welcome to my world, and get your big girl panties on, because there's no messing around with denying this trait if you're 'highly sensitive'.
Today, I'm going to share with you The 3 Reasons Why Highly Sensitive People Are Actually Superheroes, so that you can understand how your sensitivity is a strength, and not something that causes you hide into a dark lair of isolation and anxious depression.
1. You have keen observation skills and know when to make your move.
Dr. Elaine Aron (2006), a founding researcher on the highly sensitive trait has determined that Highly Sensitive People have a stronger Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS). This does not mean you have a trait that inhibits you or makes you more anxious or neurotic. However, it does mean that it allows you to be keenly aware when observing your environment and interactions. This trait guides you to 'Pause-to-Check' more often than the average person, which helps you determine if your environment or situation is dangerous or rewarding (Aron, 2006). Your ability to pay attention to meticulous detail and notice patterns quicker than the non-sensitive, can help you make an early decision to leave a job before it goes under; say no to a high-risk situation that'll be more harm that good, or change direction on your path to avoid an accident. In other words, when you know how to use your gifts properly, your intuition will always steer you in the right direction. Just as Spiderman needed some practice in learning how to use his web flying abilities, you need to learn the difference between fear and intuition so you can always take the path for your highest good.
2. You have an inherent need to help others.
Because you have a higher ability to experience empathy, you often feel the 'oneness' that Buddhists talk about in spiritual teachings. When others experience pain, you experience their pain as well. This leaves you quite uncomfortable. Especially when you cannot provide help in some way. You might have always been the 'helper' or 'fixer' of the group, instead of the instigator. Intuitively, you knew that if you hurt others, or used your 'super-powers' to destructively manipulate, then it would hurt you as well. (To you, karma makes total sense.) Hopefully by now, you're also learning that in filling your cup up from within, and being the change you wish to see, you're in turn helping everyone around you too. It's called a ripple effect. And yes, it's that simple.
3. You're highly creative and can imagine 'out of the box' solutions for complex issues.
Similar to your favorite superhero who watches their beloved city from above, you're able to see the world from a bird's eye view by taking a step back from life. Doing this allows you to see the problems of society and envision ways for it to be better. AND because you feel the suffering of the world right there in your heart, you're often forced to consider alternative solutions to our worldly problems sooner than a non-HSP (Suffer. Or Change. Your choice.). Whether it's through integrating alternative health solutions in your life and then inspiring your friends and family to make a change; making life easier for the disadvantaged through entrepreneurial endeavors; or creating a shift in perception around what it means to accept one another on a deeper level; either way, your work here is greatly needed. And the more you allow yourself to go within and play with your creative imagination to see how this world can operate in new and innovative ways, the better life will be for all. And because of that, you are indeed a superhero. So thank you for your service. It is now safe to come out of hiding. We need you.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? Take Elaine Aron's self-test here. Then, comment below and share this article with your favorite Highly Sensitive Superhero.]]>


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Baltimore Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Lawyer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged as a result of a sudden intense force. Each year, over 1 million Americans are treated for TBI and another 50,000 die from their injuries. Most cases of TBI involve falls, auto accidents, and physical assaults. TBI can range from mild, involving only temporary loss of consciousness, to severe, resulting in coma or amnesia. Severe TBI can have a devastating impact on victims' lives, causing paralysis, seizures, impaired speech, and sensory losses. Victims of TBI may be unable to work or perform routine daily tasks after the injury. The Law Office of Robert Feinberg, P.A. knows the difficulties TBI victims face after their injury. Our Baltimore TBI attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case, help you accurately assess your damages, and hire expert witnesses to prove the extent of your injuries to the jury.
Some common symptoms of TBI include concussion, seizure, headache, dizziness, inability to concentrate, loss of memory, and even anxiety and depression. A variety of expert witnesses may be necessary to prove your injuries, including neurologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and cognitive therapists. An attorney must have a thorough understanding of the symptoms of TBI in order to adequately present a case for damages to the jury. The Law Office of Robert Feinberg, P.A. has ample experience litigating Baltimore TBI cases. Our skilled attorney has the skills and resources necessary to help you get full compensation in your traumatic brain injury case. Call (410) 576-8888 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Baltimore TBI lawyer.
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The Law Office of Robert Feinberg, P.A. represents accident victims and people charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Baltimore and throughout the state of Maryland. Contact Robert Feinberg, an experienced Baltimore injury lawyer, today for a free consultation regarding your case. Call (410) 576-8888 to discuss your personal injury or criminal case. As Baltimore criminal defense attorney, I have more than 40 years experience with criminal cases.


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Gas distribution AND INSTALLATION
We assure assembly of our and external facilities for complete medical gases distribution systems both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Our more than fifty years long experience guarantees to our customers the highly professional approach and quality. We perform assembly of piping of medical and industrial gases in accordance with all applicable European standards from its own and external projects. We use high-quality materials and sophisticated procedures guaranteeing the smooth transport of gas from source to place of consumption.


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Pilipinas Shell's Byahero unite Private and Public Sector for Safety
Pilipinas Shell, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the Automotive Association of the Philippines (AAP), and the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP) has come together for collaboration between the public and private sector in making the country's road more safer than ever.
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What is Shell's "BiyaHero"?
Biyahero is Pilipinas Shell's campaign that encourages road safety as a shared responsibility for every road user. It has participated in the ECCP's Safer Mobility and Logistics Conference and Exhibition, held from September 24 to 25 in the Tent at Solaire, to highlight Shell's initiatives in engaging both NGOs and local governments for road safety improvements.
Short for "Be a Hero on the Road," Biyahero is currently working with the AAP-PGRSP to introduce safer driving practices in Lipa, Batangas.
Shell and the AAP-PGRSP have been partnered since 2008.
Pilipinas Shell x Mandaluyong LGU
The City of Mandaluyong also serves as the campaign's pilot city for all of Shell's road safety efforts. The company plans to involve other cities in the multisectoral efforts to realize better nationwide road safety.
"We at Shell believe the first step to achieving road safety is to be aware of responsible driving practices," said Oliver Ortega, Shell Companies in the Philippines' General Manager for Health, Safety, Security and Environment. "Road safety starts with all of us, and being aware, alert, and prepared can help save lives."
BiyaHero and more
As part of the BiyaHero campaign, Shell has prepared several measures that involve numerous different organizations to help promote road safety. Shell service centers at the retail gas stations have year-long special offers, such as a free 14-point safety check by expert mechanics to motorists who want to make sure that their vehicles are roadworthy. Free engine insurance and roadside assistance are also available for those who opt for the Shell Helix Ultra oil change package.
Partnerships between Shell and PNP, PNP-HPG, and LTO to disseminate informative materials such as copies of RA 4136 also help ensure the safety and security of drivers during their journeys.
"Shell believes that through 'BiyaHero,' everyone can come together to share the responsibility of making every road in the Philippines safer," said Ortega.


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公司简介About Us
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The company was founded since 1987, it integral transfer from Zhejiang metallurgy bureau of industry supply and marketing development. Now it belongs to the HANGZHOU IRON AND STEEL GROUP COMPANY in wholly owned subsidiary company. Out company mainly engaged in iron/ non-ferrous metals/ furnaces refractory etc. it's a large scale state owned trade flows enterprise that include domestic and foreign trade, modern logistics, financing investment, extended services, advanced manufacturing.
杭钢集团(浙江冶金集团)创建于1957年,是一家以钢铁、贸易流通、健康地产、环境保护、第三方检测、酒店餐饮、科研设计、高等职业教育、黄金开采冶炼等多元产业协调发展的大型企业集团,拥有全资及控股子公司37家,其中杭州钢铁股份有限公司于1998 年在上海证券交易所挂牌上市,股票代码600126.
The company was founded in 1956, it's a harmonious development large enterprise groups, focus on steel, circulation trade, green land property, environmental protection, the third party testing, hotel dinging service, research design, higher vocational education, gold mining and smelt etc. and owned thirty seven wholly-owned subsidiaries and holding subsidiary, and Hangzhou steel co., LTD., listed on the Shanghai stock exchange in 1998, stock code is 600126.