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Could the exterior of your home need a facelift? Are you thinking about replacing your siding? New vinyl siding can completely transform the look of your home—adding curb appeal and value to your property in Northern Virginia or Washington, D.C.
Whether you are looking to give your home a facelift or you need to replace damaged siding, contact the experts at WISA Solutions to do the job. For over 25 years, we have been in the construction industry to update, build, and modernize homes in the Northern Virginia area with new windows and doors.
Give us a call or contact us online to receive an estimate on your siding project today!
At WISA Solutions, we carry a complete line of Alside vinyl siding and soffits. With hundreds of colors and textures to choose from, it may be difficult to find the perfect fit for your home—that's where we come in. Our experienced designers can help you find the perfect fit your specific look.
Siding is the most popular choice among homeowners because it's affordable, stylish, and has easy upkeep. With Alside siding, you can ensure you are getting a high-quality product that won't split, peel, or rot. After installation from WISA Solutions, you can ensure you have quality siding installed professionally that lasts for years to come.
Contact the experts at WISA today to get a quote and to discuss installation options.
WISA Solutions is the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area's most relied on contractor. Our crew is trained and experienced so you can ensure you are always getting quality and reliable work. Our services go way beyond installing vinyl siding—we can update, remodel, or install almost any area of the home. Located in Lorton, Virginia, our large showroom displays:
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Hampshire publishes Aerial Photography as open data (finally!)
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October 19, 2017 – October 19, 2017
121 SW Salmon Street
"My Whole Self": Gender Bias and Intersectionality
Barbara J. Diamond, attorney
Barbara will teach a session on gender bias and intersectionality using her new film, My Whole Self. The film features some faces familiar to LERA members, including management lawyers Liani Reeves and Derily Bechtold and Washington labor arbitrator Betsy Wesman.
Barbara J. Diamond is a 30-year union-side labor attorney and the recipient of the 2016 Labor Attorney award from LERA.


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Linger Longer Villa is one of the most fabulous villas in Jamaica, located within the renowned Tryall Club Resort estate. Being situated on a hillside near the 13th hole of the golf course, the lovely villa provides picturesque views of the Tryall Golf Course and the shimmering waters of the Caribbean Sea. The three bedroom Jamaica villa offers a fantastic ambience, tasteful décor and lavish facilities.
Guests fall in love with Linger Longer Villa as soon as they enter the magnificent enclosed brick courtyard, which also houses the swimming pool. Adjacent to the pool is a covered sitting and dining area, where guests can lounge and have their meals while enjoying the view of lovely blue pool. The villa is characterized by a celebration of cheerful relaxation.
The living and dining rooms at Linger Longer Villa are furnished with comfortable sofas in vibrant colors and a glass top dining table that seats up to eight persons. The exotic Caribbean décor in these rooms and polished warm wooden floor flooring create a very welcoming setting. Equipped with a stereo system and cable television, the living room is where many enjoyable hours can be spent, reconnecting with friends and family. The connecting verandah is ideal for enjoying Caribbean cocktails.
The master bedroom is quite spacious and has a king-sized bed, a balcony that provides lovely views of the beautifully landscaped gardens and a spacious en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi and lovely fittings. The two extra-large guest bedrooms are equipped with two twin beds each and lovely en suite bathrooms. The bedrooms are very airy and bright because of the large windows that let in the cool breezes and the bright Caribbean sun, while also providing beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. All three bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Guests at Linger Longer Villa have membership to one of the most distinctive private resorts in the world, the Tryall Resort. Guests at one of the most fabulous luxury villas Jamaica, Linger Longer Villa have at their disposal a complimentary golf cart to explore the lovely Tryall Club and Golf Course and its numerous facilities. A complimentary shuttle is also available to take the villa's guests to the resort and its facilities including the tennis and golf pro shops, boutiques, beach club, bar, private beach and restaurant.
The villa comes with a private staff that provides a warm welcome to all the guests and takes care of their every need. The housekeeper, cook, gardener and laundress are professionals and experts in their own fields. Linger Longer Villa is definitely one of the most exclusive villa rentals in Jamaica.
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Tryall Membership offers first Rate facilities on its 2200 acre Resort
Conde Nast places Tryall Club on its Gold List as one of the best places to stay in the world.
- Tryall's Golf Course measuring 6,221-yards, par 72 course is considered to be the finest in the Caribbean and is the pride of Jamaica. It attracts the game's leading players and prestigious international events including the Johnnie Walker World Championships, Mazda Champions, Jamaica Classic and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf. This world class golf course boast hillside and seaside fairways. In-house greens fees offered to the villa's guests.
- Complimentary shuttles transport guests from the villa's front door to all locations within the resort
- Large swimming pool at Great House
- White sandy private beach
- Waiter Service on beach, serving drinks/food from beach bar
- Beauty salon, massages, reflexology treatments
- Hobie Cat Sailing and Sunfish sailing are complimentary
- Sea Kayaks which accommodate up to three people are also available at the beach.
- Snorkels, masks and flippers are provided. Take a leisurely swim to the coral reef just 100 yards off this private beach
- Tryall's watersport center can arrange for all your diving needs as well as opportunities for water-skiing and tubing. Fees may apply.
- Gym for workout at Fitness Centre
- Jogging trails
- Complimentary internet room
- Historic Great House with bar, boutiques, art gallery, fax facilities
- Enjoy Afternoon Teas at the Great House
- Great House Restaurant for continental and Jamaican dining if you wish to dine away from the villa, with its outdoor terrace.
- Play tennis on 7 Nova Cushion courts, which are lit for night play.
- 2 Brand New Clay Courts with 2 additional new ones being constructed due to its popularity
- A well-stocked pro-shop, with an international pro, a highly-skilled team of teaching assistants and ball boys, holds regular clinics and hosts weekly tournaments.
- Kids Club, keeping the kids happy. Children are entertained, cared for and close at hand. The Kids' Club offers daily activities which make full use of Tryall's amenities and the expansive grounds of the estate.
- Friendly, caring and professional babysitters are available for hire for a few hours or full-time service.
Tryall Club Temporary Membership Fee
Tryall is a private club whose members may use all Club facilities and programs at no extra charge, with the exception of golf. Amenities include tennis, beach, water sports, the excellent gym, the Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea and various special events.
Tryall Club will require all villa and condo guests to become members during their stay via a Temporary Membership Fee of $130 (US$) per week for each guest 16 or older, or $30.00 (US$) per day per person for stays of less than 7 days (inclusive of tax).
Plan to pay your Temporary Membership Fee locally at the Front Desk in the Great House when you register. Credit cards are accepted. You will be given a temporary membership card to enable your access to all Club facilities.
Wait! Please contact us before you auto book! Our calendars are changing hourly and we want to triple check that the dates are still available and make sure that your chosen villa is suitable for you. We want to share so many things about this villa and the booking process. We have inspected our villas personally so don't be shy to contact us! We would like to tell you all the finer points, the highlights, the distance from the airport, the nearest grocery store, the staff, transportation on island, what your cook/chef can prepare for you, expectations for tipping the staff, make sure there are no hidden details or hidden costs….. things that may be important for your group! Speak to us! Email us all your questions! We want your vacation to run smoothly!
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No sufficient evidence of survivorship.) If the title to property
or its devolution depends upon priority of death and there is no sufficient
evidence that the persons have died otherwise than simultaneously and there is
no other provision in the will, trust agreement, deed, contract of insurance or
other governing instrument for distribution of the property different from the
provisions of this Section:
(a) The property of each person shall be disposed of as if he had survived.
(b) If 2 or more beneficiaries are designated to take successively by reason
of survivorship under another person's disposition of property, the property
so disposed of shall be divided into as many equal portions as there are
successive beneficiaries and these portions shall be distributed respectively
to those who would have taken if each designated beneficiary had survived.
(c) If 2 persons hold title to property as joint tenants, the property shall
be distributed 1/2 as if one had survived and 1/2 as if the other had survived.
If there are more than 2 joint tenants and all of them have so died, the
property thus distributed shall be in the proportion that one bears to the
whole number of joint tenants.
(d) If the insured and the beneficiary of a policy of life or accident
insurance have so died, the proceeds of the policy shall be distributed as if
the insured had survived the beneficiary.
(Source: P.A. 79-328.)
(from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 3-2)
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and interpreted as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the
law in those states which enact similar statutes.
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Snackable News, Curated by CMA's Brand Council #3
How brands intersect with the latest in marketing, advertising, media, technology and privacy, brought to you by the CMA's Brand Strategy Council
Blockchain Doesn't Matter. Here's Why
Here's the first rule of blockchain UX: Users don't really care about blockchain. – Shared by Laurence Metrick, President, TrailerWorks.
Why Effective Measurement Requires a Mature Marketing Organization
In this era of performance driven marketing, the ability to define marketing ROI is paramount. They key is how we define results and our ability to measure success is directly tied to the maturity of our marketing organization overall. – Shared by Brian Carey, Director Customer Marketing at Rogers Communications
Four Key Ways To Keep Your Brand Fresh And Relevant
Rebranding a company can be a challenge as it takes time, effort and resources that might not always immediately translate into numbers; however, it is important to keep your brand relevant and accurate for your target audience. Here are 4 ways you can refresh your brand without going back to the drawing board. – Shared by Mary Pompili, VP Marketing & Communications, Villa Charities
Media Optimization: 7 Tips to Optimize your budget
Has an increased focus on cost-cutting and lowest-possible-CPMs obscured the quest for good value? Marketers need to change the conversation and optimize their media budget by choosing media based on value and strength. Ipsos provides seven key insights to help do just that. – Shared by Laura Baehr, Vice President Marketing at thinkTV, Canada
Fwd to CEO: The Most Valuable Business Tool Ever Invented
And one that provides slides we can all "steal" for our next presentation to the C-Suite: Time to stop just ",,,selling the magic but forgetting the logic." – Shared by Diana Conconi, SVP & Partner, Kaiser-Lachance Communications


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BRYAN, Texas - Pro wrestling sells out arenas around the world, with millions tuning in on a weekly basis.
Since its start in the 19th century, wrestling has come a long way so to learn a little more about it, I enlisted the help of professional wrestler Alex "The Pink Dream" Gracia.
"Everyday you are drenched in sweat. People don't understand how much of a physical tole it takes on your body, I mean your are getting slammed every single day," said Gracia,
The Texas A&M grad got her start in professional wrestling a little under a year ago. She always knew she wanted to pursue a career in sports and entertainment but was as a former athlete also wanted something that would fulfill her competitive spirit
"So, I started professional wrestling," said Gracia.
Although she only stands at five feet one inch tall, she spends day in and day out training right along side the boys.
Despite popular belief its more than just being a pretty face. From body slams to rope runs, it's no joke once you step into this ring.
"Before it was just about coming out in bikinis and being the bombshell but now it's like they are athletes. I do have that girly girl persona but it's a totally different story when I enter those ropes," said Gracia.


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He's always been one of my favorite Winnie-the-Pooh characters: Eeyore. So sad, so somber, so blue.
Searching for the "right" fit is challenging, when it comes to Assisted Living. There are so many options, and narrowing it down can feel overwhelming. Use these helpful tips to save time and find the option that best fits your loved one's needs.
Home: We dream about it, cry about it, even write songs about it.
Here is a helpful article on how to stay healthy at any age. Thank you Brenwood Park Assisted Living for this resource!


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Diana: LivinGeneva
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Who you are, where you come from, when you moved to Geneva, etc.
My name is Diana; I was born and raised in Mexico. I moved to Switzerland in 2009 for my studies in Hospitality. After graduation I decided to stay in Geneva and find a job here to be close to my boyfriend back then (and now husband!).
When and why did you decide to start blogging about your experiences?
I started blogging around June 2014 for Spotted by Locals to share the places I go and my favorite restaurants and such. However I wanted to expand a little bit more my articles and talk about weekend getaways, vacations, recipes and all the fun and exiting things that can be done in Geneva. So I started my own blog, LivinGeneva, in September 2014.
Do you have any favorite blog entries of yours?
Tell us about the ways your new life in Geneva differs from that back home. Did you have trouble getting used to the new circumstances? Did you experience culture shock?
I think that Geneva and Mexico City are complete opposites; everything differs from one another! I never use the car, I can walk almost everywhere, it is small, not polluted and the airport is 20min away from my house! However what I miss most from Mexico is that people are more spontaneous, welcoming and warm hearted. In Geneva it takes a little bit more time to make close friends, but once you make them they are for life.
I did not have real trouble getting used to things nor had a culture shock, but I guess it is because I speak French. People like to speak their language and I guess you get more integrated if you speak a little bit of French.
Do you think you were fully prepared for what awaited you in Geneva? If you could, would you change some decisions/preparations you made?
I guess I was prepared; I used to go a lot before moving there so I knew what I was expecting. However I never thought it was that hard to find an apartment! I recommend for future expats in Geneva to start looking before or get an agency to find you an apartment.
Every expat knows that expat life comes with some hilarious anecdotes and funny experiences. Care to share one with us?
When you are in Geneva you make friends from so many nationalities, I made a lot of girl friends in my first job and we organized an evening were a Turkish girl would do our eyebrows (I know girl stuff). The not so funny thing is that I did not really explain myself on HOW I wanted them; I thought that it would be like back home. The thing is that I ended up with almost NO Eyebrows and I usually have super thick eyebrows. I cried the first night and did not want to go to work the next day, however now I laugh about it, they grown out since!
TIP: Do not do your eyebrows in a foreign country J
Which three tips would you like to give future expats before they embark on their new life in Geneva?
- Learn French
- Everything is closed on Sundays so do not forget that!
- Enjoy the nature around you as much as possible, do not lose time looking for the craziest party around. You can travel the weekend for that!
How is the expat community in Geneva? Did you have a hard time finding like-minded people or fellow expats?
I believe that people are very friendly in the expat community. Of course people often look for people that speak the same language, or come from the same country. However if you arrive in an International Company people are often nice and organize group things and drinks, sport getaways and even dinner parties.
How would you summarize your expat life in Geneva in a single, catchy sentence?
Geneva is the small big city in the heart of Europe with a town like feeling. Nature, travel and cheese eating are part of your daily life!


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Please read the following agenda and instructions for registration.
The Annual General Meeting of the Songwriters Association of Canada will be held at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON on May 8th, 2019 at 6:00pm EST for the following purposes:
1. To approve the minutes of the AGM held on May 9, 2018
2. President's address;
3. To receive and consider the financial statements of the Corporation for the year ended December 31st, 2018;
4. To elect directors;
5. To appoint auditor and lawyer(s);
6. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Please RSVP through Eventbrite or by calling 416-961-1588 or 1-866-456-SONG.
All AGM documents will be made available here in the Members Only section of songwriters.ca.
If you select a "S.A.C. Member - Online" ticket, you will receive a link to view the livestream of the event a day or two prior.
For those members not able to attend the meeting, please make sure to sign and send in your Proxy no later than May 1st, 2019 at 5pm EST. You can find a copy of the Proxy here.


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Meet the board of The School Bank West Lothian
We are an active group of volunteers committed to our key aims
Donate to The School Bank
Meet The Team
Collette Moran
I am the Project Coordinator for The School Bank West Lothian. I thoroughly enjoy my role working with the dedicated Board of Trustees and a lovely bunch of kindhearted Volunteers who all work tirelessly to help our local children and their families by providing uniform packs to those who need our help. It's a varied role and its great being able to make a real impact in our local community.
I am a mum of a Primary School child and in my previous life I was an HR Manager before becoming a stay at home mum and then more recently joining The School Bank West Lothian first as a Board Member then as Project Coordinator.
Everyone involved with our service is dedicated and its great being part of such a generous and kind bunch of people.
Kirstin Shemilt
I established the School Bank West Lothian in August 2015 as I wanted to help children and families in my local community. I was motivated to help young people have equal opportunities to access positive educational experiences, as I believe strongly in the power of education to change lives.
As a passionate recycler, I love the fact that we are helping local families as well as the environment by recycling unwanted textiles and diverting them from landfill. Every item that is donated to us is either passed on to local children or other organisations, such as Kids Love Clothes. Nothing is wasted!
I live in West Lothian with my husband and two children. I understand the financial pressures families face when managing the cost of the school day and I am proud that The School Bank West Lothian is able to help families in times of need.
In my day job, I work as a Further Education lecturer, with 15 years' experience teaching Social Sciences and Childhood Practice.
I thoroughly enjoy overseeing the work of The School Bank West Lothian and I am privileged to have the opportunity to engage with many wonderful people across the charity, including the Board of Trustees, volunteers, sponsors and referrers.
Rachel Annand
One of the founding Trustees of the School Bank in August 2015, I have also been the Treasurer for 3 years.
As a small charity with no paid administrative or finance worker, my role as Treasurer has been very hands on dealing with finances to ensure we can provide packs to all the young people referred to us.
It has also involved working with the rest of the Board of Trustees to make many applications for funding along with Governance areas too that are vital when running any charity. These include ensuring we have transparent and robust financial procedures and we comply with the charity regulator, OSCR.
I have almost 20 years experience of working in the third sector, managing a charity in Fife and also being on the Board of Carers of West Lothian.
I have lived in West Lothian with my husband since 2001 and have 2 children currently at school in the area- one at High School and one at Primary. They both remind me regularly of the importance of having the right uniform, and other essentials- getting these 'basics' right sets them off feeling good about themselves and ready to be confident learners.
Moira Shemilt
I am a wife, mother to four and grandmother to three. My professional background is in education. I am currently an elected member for Livingston South on West Lothian Council.
Prior to being a councillor, I firstly volunteered and then worked for the Citizen's Advice Bureau in Craigshill. In my professional life, I have met many hard working families which struggle to make ends meet. Hard times can happen to any of us.
I strongly believe that all our children in West Lothian deserve the chance to do the very best that they can in school. I am immensely proud to be part of a strong team of clever, caring, funny women which helps financially struggling families ensure that their children are well equipped for school and ready to learn.
Mairi Harkness
I've been a Trustee of the School Bank West Lothian since early 2015 when we were just starting out. It's a very varied role that can be both interesting and challenging, and knowing that we are helping children and families in our own community is hugely rewarding.
I live in West Lothian with my partner and teenage son and am a midwife with experience of working in the NHS, higher education and academic research, all of which has given me understanding, knowledge and skills that help in my role as a Trustee.
For me, the best thing about the School Bank is the people who are involved: our fantastic group of dedicated volunteers, our project co-ordinator Collette; my fellow board members; and the local people and businesses who support us through sponsoring children or donating in other ways. It's a real privilege to be part of such a wonderful organisation, bringing people together to help those among us who really need it.
Jasmine Watson
I am a qualified community educator born and bred in Livingston. I have a passion and commitment to ensuring that children and young people have a positive experience throughout their educational journey.
The School Bank play a critical role in making sure that each person has the resources they need to make the most of the opportunities they have whilst at school. I am personally reaching the end of my journey through formal education and being part of the School Bank allows me to play a small role in assisting others throughout theirs.
Being part of this grass roots charity that contribute to the fight against child poverty and commits to providing a young person centred service is nothing short of privilege.


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Team Building Facilitators in Metro Manila for Purpose-Driven Teams
Intelligent managers understand the value of team-building experiences. They go beyond playing games.
Amateur facilitators think that playing is "team-building". This is an expensive mistake.
Professional team facilitators use engaging experiences (that may include games) to encourage authentic conversations, bring out insights, and get teams to commit to common action. Choose to build teams on purpose.
Every Team Has Challenges
Today's workplace faces many problems. Many employees are disengaged; they are too busy coping with stress and deadlines that they don't have time to plan for team building exercises that improve performance.
Too many things keep falling the cracks.
One department head won't cooperate with another. Managers find themselves spending huge amount of time mediating subordinate disputes. Such symptoms often lead prudent managers to realize that it's time to hold another team building exercises.
Unfortunately, one-size fits-all team building packages can't help you. Because team building isn't an event or a series of activities.
It is the responsibility of team leaders to build teams everyday. A team building event cannot make organizational problems disappear.
In fact, most team building programs that many of us have experienced can only provide away-from-work intramural experiences.
However, well-planned and excellently-executed team building experiences can provide your team many benefits.
Wise managers hire Philippine Team Building Facilitators because team building experiences go beyond playing games and building rapport. Team building experiences that work increase engagement, improves productivity, strengthen culture, delight customers, and accelerate corporate growth.
Hire Professional Team Building Facilitators
Build High-Performance Teams
High-performance teams get things done better and make things happen. Although most team-building efforts are geared towards building a stronger relationship, the real purpose of team building is to help a team fulfill its purpose.
Yes, the first measure of a successful team is its ability to deliver what it is created for. You will find below some of the benefits of team building experiences to your teams.
1. Team building experiences bring people together.
Businesses are moving away from competitive work environments to cooperative and collaborative workplaces. Undertaking regular collaborative (instead of combative) team building activities can bring people to creatively solve problems together.
While some people see team building as "nice break" from work, team building exercises have more important purposes for the organization: it develops the team knowledge and skills of your employees. Team building activities designed to meet the purposes and objectives of your organization is the real team building.
2. Team building experiences improve team productivity.
Hold team building exercises to improve the productivity of individuals and teams. Team building exercises can be used to create the opportunity to identify ways to improve three Ps ((policies, processes, and procedures) that can affect productivity.
Using games and design thinking tools, our team building exercises encourage employees to learn to work together more effectively, reduce duplication of effort so they can work more efficiently, and focus on activities that really matter.
Do you know that you can use team building exercises so your teams can learn how to handle workplace stress and improve time management?
Teams with unengaged and unproductive members don't get the job done. Build your teams with us. Go beyond playing games and aim for improvement in team performance and relationship.
3. Team building experience energize employee engagement.
The team building exercises we design for clients not only help improve team skills, it also improves team motivation.
This is because the experiential activities we provide increase employees' confidence in individual and team accountability.
We use positive behavioral psychology and gamification so your team becomes more involved in their personal and professional growth.
4. Team building experiences strengthen a sense of personal accountability.
Most people shun accountability because the word appears in the conversation mostly when people are looking for someone to blame.
Properly designed activities can change mindset and behavior. Through fun, safe, and engaging team building games, employees experience how to move from indifference to a sense of ownership, finding solutions, and making things happen.
Accountability can be learned through games. Accountability is a skill that can be acquired in team through able facilitation and mentorship.
Through group dynamics, you'll discover how people can change their questions so they can find the best answers, and then 10X their results.
5. Team building experiences encourage creativity, innovation, and design thinking.
The team building exercises we use encourage people to re-discover their inner creative person.
During these activities, you will see them smiling and growing in confidence.
Your organization needs creative and innovative people. You need people with diverse perspectives and expertise in order to "cross-pollinate" the organization with ideas.
Our team building exercises help people use their imagination so they can come up with creative solutions — and cultivate that creativity in the workplace.
6. Team building experiences build open and honest communication.
The most obvious result of our team building exercises is improved communication.
Our enjoyable, fun activities enable employees to know each other, create better understanding of each others values and break down walls of mistrust. These exercises let them appreciate their similarities and respect their differences.
I have conducted team building programs, through games, that help participants navigate across cultures.
To improve team performance, team members must learn how to celebrate diversity.
7. Team building experiences enable champion sales teams.
Every year, sales organization try to motivate people through team building. Smart managers know that team building can go beyond motivation.
Team building exercises can actually help your team members learn how to sell, negotiate, and keep clients.
Your team can gain new knowledge on how to sell through sales training. But team building exercises, being experiential, can help people develop champion selling skills.
Sales rallies often fail to enjoy the benefits that excellent team building can offer to improve performance.
8. Team building experiences provide a venue for designing wow! customer experiences.
Yes. Because customer experience is a team effort. We use gamification and design thinking to help your team develop common vocabulary in creating customer experiences.
Most customer service training fail because they are based on individual efforts to serve the customers need.
eams who care enough about customers plan and execute experiences that delight customers. You can increase customer loyalty through fun and creative team building exercises.
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Getting Myanmar's Energy Balance Right
A new report, released today at the World Economic Forum on East Asia, provides insights to assist Myanmar in its transition towards a new energy architecture.
Myanmar's re-emergence into the global economy presents policy-makers with a series of fundamental dilemmas. As reforms are put into place, foreign investors and international energy companies are keen to capitalize on Myanmar's abundant reserves of oil and natural gas.
While the attention on Myanmar's oil and gas reserves is welcome, there should be a balance between the country's domestic energy development and its international focus on export markets and imported expertise. Today, 74 percent of inhabitants lack access to electricity; population growth and rapid industrialization are thrusting demand for energy ever upwards. Therefore, balance must be sought through an integrated energy plan, a concept elaborated upon in a new report, The New Energy Architecture: Myanmar 2013, developed jointly by the World Economic Forum, Asian Development Bank and Accenture.
There is no denying the importance of foreign investment to Myanmar's energy sector. The country has benefitted from partnerships involving some of the world's biggest oil and gas operators, which bring their knowledge, equipment and experience.
But as foreign investors eye the recent bidding rounds for new oil and gas fields (the Government of Myanmar received over 75 letters of interest for 18 onshore blocks in January this year), some stakeholders are concerned about a lack of local involvement in the industry's development. These views are documented in the report. It also includes concern about whether jobs and training will be available for people in Myanmar as well as the fear that much of the energy produced will be exported, at the expense of developing Myanmar's own energy infrastructure.
An integrated approach to such occasionally competing interests should be the defining characteristic of the government's formulation of an energy plan. Such an approach will seek to balance two linked sets of goals. First, there are those of the New Energy Architecture: economic growth and development, sustainability, and energy access and security. Second, it will balance the competing interests of key stakeholders: the Myanmar government, international energy companies, local businesses and the general public.
One of the issues yet to be addressed is how key stakeholders can quantify the opportunities present in Myanmar's new investment environment, and equip themselves with the tools necessary to cope with a comprehensive and wide-ranging analysis of indicators and interests.
Both the government and international companies should look to develop robust supply and demand forecasting capabilities to gauge the scale of Myanmar's production capacity and domestic requirements.National energy companies should evaluate their opportunities for up and downward integration. Analyses of relative margins, supply chain optimization and operations assessments would offer national companies a platform for growth as the market opens up to new entrants.
National energy companies should also reconsider their governance structures. A set of guiding principles should define responsibilities and pave the way for transparent financial transactions and open channels of communication.
Finally, new entrants need to devise market entry strategies, and include assessments of the dynamic trends in market activity as well as potential routes to entry, from joint ventures to M&As and partnerships.
Acquiring these tools is the first step that key stakeholders can take in finding an equilibrium between the competing interests inherent in Myanmar's economic growth. Striking the right balance is not only central to fulfilling the aims of an energy architecture, but will also be the determining factor of Myanmar's long-term economic development.
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Lauren (Graphic Designer)
Both somehow spent most of our days with Photoshop and Illustrator in mode on and it's always good to know what other designers are doing, how they find inspiration .. is basically always good to know that we are not alone in this daily struggle for creativity (private jokes). Lauren is graphical designer, she is 23 and works for Topshop. Apart from having a portfolio of envy, Lauren also knows how to give a few tips.
Curly Essence: What "catches your eye" as a graphic designer?
Lauren: I moved back here to London after ten years in a small coastal town in Australia… This city can be a sensory overload sometimes – you can find something unique in the most unexpected of places. I like the smaller details – so the things that catch my eye and get me excited can be anything from a hand-written note found on the ground to a cute sticker or tag!
We follow your account on pinterest, obviously! It is where you find inspo for your work?
Each time I have a new project, I start researching on the internet – Pinterest and Tumblr mainly. But every fortnight or so I like to print all of my favourite images out that I've found and create big moodboards. You can get pretty lost online sometimes, so I find it helps to get more hands-on and this is when I really start to see stories or concepts coming to life.
Regarding your studies. You feel university was a key part to your development as a designer?
I studied at a small design college in Australia with only five other people in my class! Learning this way meant it was very one-on-one with our teachers and we could experiment more. While I was studying I contacted magazines that I loved and asked if I could do any illustration or design work for them, and this helped me grow outside of my studies.
What qualities and skills someone need to succeed in your job?
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How it is to work for Topshop?
Because I started at Topshop at 20 as a junior designer, I feel like I have spent the last three years growing with the brand… Moving up into a mid weight position, and taking on all the incredible projects that have come with that has meant testing myself sometimes, and pushing myself every single week to be a better designer. It's a huge privilege to be one of four designers responsible for everything printed that such a huge company puts out there into the fashion world!
What was the project that has caused you headaches?
London Fashion week! I just know it's waiting there for me twice a year… I have been lucky enough to design the graphics for the Unique Showspaces the past two seasons now. The last show was at the Tate Britain, so it was amazing to create graphics to sit within such an incredible and famous British building. It certainly came with many headaches though!
Topshop x Adidas what gave you more pleasure when drawing up the design?
Adidas and Topshop are both such iconic labels, so it was amazing to create a branding that brought the two together. The starting point was a logo for the collaboration, and then all the fun things like tags, flyers, windows and all of the instore graphics that grew from that! It was amazing seeing it all come together and watching how different stores across the world brought the campaign and collection to life.
Are you those designers who can only work with earphones?
When I know I need to totally focus on a project, my Dre Beats come out and I can sit there for hours in my own world. The artists that I have on repeat at the moment are:
1. Mick Jenkins
2. IshDARR
3. Loyle Carner
4. Skepta
5. Some 90's and early '00s rnb mixes
Is there any brand you would love Topshop to collaborate with aka brand you would like to do the design for ?
I would love to see some small independent brands do collaborations with Topshop. One company I absolutely love is Mama's Boutique who are a UK based brand run by four lovely girls. They always have the perfect dress whenever I need a special outfit, and they just get the fit so right. It would be great to see what could happen if there were collaborations with smaller and more upcoming labels like this.
What advice would you give to aspiring talent who is working to established themselves in the Design industry?
I would say put yourself out there as much as you can – even while you are studying. It makes such a difference to show that you have pursued projects outside of your studies, even if the smallest unpaid projects make a difference and make your portfolio so much stronger!!


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At the heart of Internet connectivity is the Internet of Things (IoT). Every enterprise today that utilizes digital technology in its core processes or organizational infrastructure adopts some form of IoT.
While these connections can give businesses the dynamic they need to compete in an increasingly competitive market, they can also add to a company's online vulnerability. The countless devices, applications, cloud platforms, sensors, systems, and modems that are connected all present a threat to an enterprise's most core secure data and personnel profiles.
If at any given time any of these devices become vulnerable, the entire network — and all devices and platforms within it — becomes exposed. For this reason, companies must take multi-layered approaches to secure the devices and the data that travels between each device throughout every second of every day.
Here are five ways companies can improve enterprise security, both internally and externally throughout an IoT-driven network.
1. Assume that everything presents risks
The first rule of thumb in business security is to question the security of every current device and any additional device within the business network. Every device and component within a network is vulnerable in one way or another. Therefore, IT administrators must understand the risks involved with adding a device and then apply security protocols appropriate to the level of risk.
A simple example of this would be the addition of a router to the network. Since the router links other devices together to the outside world, it is highly exploitable. Rather than settling for the router default configurations, administrators can tighten security by adjusting the setting in the following ways:
2. Assess all IoT device security characteristics
IoT security methods vary depending on a wide range of variable both within the device and within the network. Unfortunately, most IoT manufacturers do not place a high priority on securing these devices. As a result, IT techs and administrators must do it upon installation. Similar to the above point, all IoT devices must be assessed for security characteristics.
What characteristics in each device do IT administrators look for?
3. Look to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN gives a company privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. A VPN masks an internet protocol (IP) address so that no other entity can trace any online actions. By combining a VPN with the best browser for privacy, a company has a greater chance of optimizing security.
Regardless of how many IoT devices you have connected to your network or the activity that transpires between the devices, the VPN shields all activity from those trying to access or hack the data.
While you may consider other types of security to add to your network, a VPN is your greatest line of defence against business-related online criminal activity. A virtual private network can conceal enterprise activity such as:
4. Expand existing security solutions
Every IoT device adds another connection endpoint. Eventually, enough devices can exhaust the security of an existing system. Therefore, users may need to expand the existing security solutions to mitigate IoT risks.
Here are some ways to achieve this:
Start with the End User in Mind
Breaches occur when a company employee (end-user) doesn't understand the security protocols, or they access a part of the network that they were not supposed to. Therefore, companies need to regulate and control which devices end-users connect to the network.
Shield the Network Perimeter
Design and implement a security policy for an IoT based network, paying special attention to items such as device authentication to the network, device network communication controls, and device logging. These devices lack hardened operating systems. They are vulnerable to hacks.
Multi-Layer Endpoint Protection
Hackers are always testing systems for weaknesses. The slightest opening in a network will allow a hacker to wreak havoc on a company. Companies can block criminals at every point through risk-based authentication. Another possible solution is utilizing encryption keys to hide the identity of an IoT device.
5. Be prepared for worst case scenarios
We've all seen the headlines over the past decade of what can happen when a seemingly impenetrable mega corporation experiences a security breach. In most cases, the breaches occurred because the company did not take the security of its data seriously enough.
Cybersecurity must be the top priority for today's companies. Every new development ushers in countless hackers who are already ahead of the curve and waiting for companies to display some type of vulnerability with their network.
How can companies prepare for worst case scenarios?
By utilizing these five strategies, small, medium, and large companies can ensure that the devices and platforms within their network system are safe from hackers and criminal activity. The simple fact is, companies can no longer access the web and neglect enterprise security.
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May is Arizona Bike Month - This month's program is presented by Dr. Telpriore G. Tucker. Our program:
Electric Bikes: Ride into the Future.
Dr. Telpriore G. Tucker has a passion for renewable energy in practical applications; he is a battery specialist and an entrepreneur with Sirius E-Bikes in downtown Tempe.
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are a trending technology combining a traditional bike with a battery and motor for instant propulsion. The lithium-ion battery cells and the controller systems have evolved exponentially in the twenty-first century to accommodate the rider's needs of longevity and durability. These specific type of bikes are transforming how people travel on a daily basis in urban and even rural communities. Metropolitan populations around the globe are growing rapidly where automotive traffic is becoming more congested, therefore making it more difficult for traveling to destinations in a timely manner.
Dr. Telpriore G. Tucker attained a PhD in Chemistry with an emphasis in electrochemistry for fuel cells and batteries systems at Arizona State University in the Fall Class of 2014. He was the founding president of the Central Arizona Graduate Chapter of The Electrochemical Society (ECS) for fellow doctoral students, which was awarded the ECS Chapter of Excellence for 2013-14. He is also the founding president of The Electric Battery Bike Organization on campus and recently a new board member for the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Tucker continues to pursue his passion as an entrepreneur for sustainable applications of energy storage in electric bikes by launching Sirius E-Bikes, which is an electric bike shop located in downtown Tempe just north of the ASU campus off Forest and 6th St.
Our program will begin promptly at 12:00. Please arrive at 11:30 - 11:45 to place your lunch order.
Lunch and Learn will be held at Macayo's on Central at Indian School. The rate of $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Rate includes your choice of item off the lunch menu as well as a soft drink.
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Gal Gadot Cast as Wonder Woman in 'Batman vs. Superman'
Gadot is one badass woman, playing the role of Gisele in the Fast & Furious franchise.
My second thought was how many more characters are going to be in this movie? Are they going to cast the entire League of Justice? WHO WILL PLAY AQUAMAN?
Fuck it, I don't care who plays Aquaman. Not when their are hot photos of Gal Gadot to look at, courtesy of her Twitter feed.
Like Denim? 😉 #Ilovedenim #jeans pic.twitter.com/wAe4cMplrJ
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) November 6, 2013
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) November 1, 2013
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— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) September 17, 2013
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— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) July 17, 2013
Just taking a little nap 😉 #sundayfunday pic.twitter.com/Ykhbbc53VB
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) July 7, 2013
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A few months ago I went to Georgia. Even if it was only for a couple of days, it was great for getting the first taste of Georgia. So I want to share with you my first impressions of this beautiful country called Georgia (საქართველო) or as it felt to me- little India. Stay tuned till the end for a chance to win a FREE GIVEAWAY.
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Why did I Choose to Improve my Social Skills (and How Can You Improve Yours)?
The Back Story.
The meaning of social and communication skills is something that has got me thinking for years. I have always been wondering why I am an introvert person and how to change that for my own good. One thing I know for sure- when you start doing something you love it gets easier to break out of your comfort zone.
But let's start from the beginning…
This one right here is the place where I grew up:
Ups and Downs of Starting Up a Business. [Entrepreneurs from 4 Countries Talk About how Did They Start]
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15 Reasons to Get to Know Latvia.
Have you ever heard of Latvia? Don't be ashamed if you have not. A lot of people haven't. But here are 15 reasons why you should get to know Latvia the first chance you get:
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Should You Become a Photographer? [6 Photographers' Honest Opinions about Photography in their Country]
These days it feels like every second person buys a DSLR and creates their own Facebook Photography Page. This is why every day it gets harder to get into photography business and get actually paid for the work you do. At times it can be very hard to tell an amateur apart from a semi-professional. No wonder why people expect young photographers to do their work for free. What they don't understand is that every professional once was an amateur so the question is – how to break free from being seen as an amateur and to become a full-time photographer who can pay bills with an actual money instead of just receiving a permission to use pictures.
People I Met in Turkey.
Previously I wrote a little bit about People I Met in Norway, Bulgaria and Latvia. This time I want to dedicate my thoughts to Turkey. Actually, to Istanbul, if we want to get more into details. This time story will be not only about foreigners who live here, but about people in general.
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Koshas are the five layers of awareness that veil the Atman, or true Self. Discovering each layer is believed to bring the individual closer to oneness with the universe and the true Self.
Moving through the koshas has been compared to the act of peeling an onion or opening Russian nesting dolls. Like the dolls, the path of yoga moves progressively inward through each of the koshas.
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Well if you're a little weenie like me and still haven't secured a costume for the big weekend perhaps you can pick up a timely Richard Nixon, Power Rangers or She-Ra costume at today's costume swap.
This is a great chance to go green, upcycle old ish and there's spooky music and face painting and you'll finally found a proper resting place for that Monica Lewinsky costume haunting the back of your closet.
Info here: http://www.bignyc.org/halloween


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Do you have yellow or grated headlights and do not allow the light to come out correctly? Surely the ITV will not give you this problem and you will have to put the solution quickly. To avoid having to change the headlights completely, it is best to bet on the best headlight polishing kit. The kit will help you get your headlights back to like new.
Top 10 Headlight Restoration Kits
What is the best car headlight polishing kit?
Over time, the effectiveness of the headlights is decreasing, they are becoming opaque due to the effect of UV rays that wear the protective films of the headlights, this means that we do not have good lighting on the road, which can be quite dangerous and uncomfortable when driving the car, especially at night
Finding the best repair kit will depend on different factors, your type of car, the size and type of headlights that it has and how opaque they are, as there are products that are quite abrasive, for those headlights that are found more worn and could end up causing damage in those that are clearer.
As you have seen in the previous list, today there are different kits to choose from. All that I have shown you stand out for offering very good results, but to choose the best headlight polishing kit, it needs to be adapted to your needs. For this reason, I am going to give you a series of tips so you can acquire the best kit.
One of the things you should look for is that it has good opinions from third parties. If other people have done well, you will probably do well. To avoid having to compare, you should only look at the models that I have recommended. Everyone always gives very good results.
It is important to see that the kit includes everything necessary to polish the headlights. As you have seen, some models already include the polishing machine itself. But others include the sponge that is put in the drill. Depending on your needs, you must purchase a kit or another.
Once you have it in your power, you will be able to realize that the results will always be very positive. Of course, the less yellow and scratched the lighthouse, the better results you will get.
Steps to polish a lighthouse
To start you have to put the vehicle in a shady and bright area to start working with the headlights.
It is important that before starting work, clean the headlight with soap and water to eliminate any type of dirt that may have, whether mosquitoes, dust or bird droppings among other things. Some kits include activated plastic surface to get a better cleaning of the headlight.
Now it will be the step to protect the area. For this, you must use bodybuilder's tape. It covers well the bodywork that is next to the headlights, to avoid that the polishing can reach this area. Do this operation very calmly and make sure everything is well protected.
Next, you should sand the stoppage. You must do this operation with care and with adequate sandpaper. Never squeeze too much.
Again you should clean again with soap and water and dry properly. This will remove the sanding residue and ensure that the headlight is ready to be polished.
Now is the time to polish. It is a job that requires patience because it must be done calmly. Depending on the kit you have purchased, the polishing will be with a polishing machine, with the drill or by hand. Whichever option is chosen, work should always be done without over tightening.
Finally, you should clean with a cloth and remove the tape. Now you can see how your headlights look like new or almost new. And is that many times with a good polishing is more than enough to enjoy transparent headlights. So you will see that the night light of your car at night will be much higher.
If you have set to work to get through the ITV because this is usually one of the most common problems of not passing it, with this you will have no problems. Some ITV workers recommend that you change the headlights for new ones. But many others already recommend polishing. Not only because it is much cheaper, but because it is much faster and you do not have to wait for the new headlights to arrive.
And do not forget that through the internet you can always buy the cheap headlight polishing kit you're looking for.