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The opportunities are truly endless for data visualization: use it for your most recent office pool game and then your next tricky business problem!
Business Case
Using Analytics to Make Smart Decisions
Data visualization is a rapidly growing space, due to its storytelling ability. Having a product that can aggregate data sources and paint a picture quickly and concisely is crucial for business intelligence reporting. Utilizing real-time data, businesses will be able to adapt and forecast decisions around strategy proactively and more effectively. Further, clear data visualization that quickly communicates on something like energy usage could have a long-term impact on personal efficiencies and create major aggregate gains simply by creating awareness.
The Experiment
Real-Time Data To Track Performance
As a new pool game begins, each player logs in and begins tracking their performance. The application uses open-source visualization libraries to track statistics in real-time as the pool game is being played. Players can log wins and losses, who breaks and how games are won. We can then visualize player performance by all sorts of statistics, compare player-to-player match-ups and even see how each players compares across all players throughout the history of the business.
Technology Overview
Visualization Libraries Using open-source, best of class visualization libraries such as D3.js, which is incredibly powerful and widely-used (New York Times, Simple, etc.), we brought data to life.
MongoDB In order to effectively store data that can be updated in real-time, a data storage strategy was crucial. MongoDB is open-source cross-platform document database.
Angular and Node Using these two modern web technologies, we are able to push the boundaries for product integrations and drive success within AI experiments.


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Matthew Desroches and Richard Walsh discuss last week's fight and express a mutual respect for each other. Walsh then toggles between prospective fights against Chad Laprise and Kajan Johnson. Laprise playfully draws up a poorly written fight contract and places it on the refrigerator, hoping the Australian will take the offer.
Team Canada's Sheldon Westcott, who faces Daniel Kelly this week, has his left knee checked out at a hospital. "With my knee injury I'm in constant pain," he said. "The UFC has given me the best doctors to help put me at the best position I could be for this fight." He gets medical clearance to compete and plans on getting as much rest as possible before the fight.
At Westcott's training session, Fabio Holanda instructs him to casually advance with his right leg. "He's not 100 percent but that's why we're working with baby steps," Holanda said. "He doesn't need to be bouncing around, jumping one side to another. He doesn't need to kick, that's why we're working his hands." Westcott says he has to make his own strength, regardless of how injured he is.
After weigh-ins, Team Canada coach Patrick Cote sends a video message stating that the fighters get the night off. They will be watching the live broadcast of UFC 167 in the comfort of TUF house. Team Canada breathes a sigh of relief as Georges St. Pierre narrowly won the fight.
Kelly says that he competes to provide for his family, especially his son who suffers from an incurable genetic disease. "This (fight) is just another challenge. I've competed in Olympics, I've competed in commonwealth games in wrestling. I've fought in kickboxing and now I'm doing this," Kelly said.
As the fight begins, Westcott immediately charges Kelly and connects with a jab. He repeatedly slams the Australian to the mat and strikes the side of his head. Kelly manages to stand for a second before Westcott grabs his waist and takes him down again. Westcott jumps on Kelly's back and transitions into an arm-triangle choke. He wins the fight less than a minute into the first round.
"This win for me is easily the biggest of my career. Getting hurt as soon as I got here, it's just, you get a lot of doubt and second guess yourself," Westcott said. As Team Australia's consoles Kelly, a UFC doctor tells him a knee ligament may be broken.
Team Canada snaps their two-fight losing streak and takes a 4-2 lead in the series. With only two fighters left, next week's match will be between Australia's Jake Matthews and Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier.
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New head of Middle East in Barclays Private Bank & Overseas Services
Steve Klemme, who has over thirty year's experience in the region, will be joining Barclays as head of Middle East in Private Bank & Overseas Services.
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Private client wealth manager Charlotte Denton has been appointed global CEO of NWH Global, formerly Newhaven.
Having led the Guernsey office since January this year and overseen the rebranding of the business, Denton will now assume responsibility for the global operation.
Denton began her financial services career more than twenty years ago at Rothschild and then Barings. The latter was acquired by Northern Trust where she spent five years in London, rising to managing director of the global family and private investment offices group.
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The Hyundai i30 Tourer
The i30 Tourer, a classic versatile family estate, is now available from Hyundai Portslade in East Sussex, a member of Tates Motor Group.
This compact estate car is bigger than before, more extensively equipped and has benefitted from many stylish updates too. The i30 Tourer is available in 5 different trim levels – S, SE, SE Nav, Premium and the top of the range Premium SE.
The third-generation i30 Tourer sports a redesigned front fascia, featuring an all-new, eye-catching radiator grille. A rising window line and tapering roofline help to provide the vehicle with an appealingly aggressive stance. The car drives on 15" alloy wheels as standard. Other stand-out features include a smart radio signal-boosting shark-fin antenna and sun glare minimising tinted glass.
The vehicle can be selected in one of a range of exciting solid, pearl and metallic colours, including Polar White, Phantom Black and Fiery Red. Whichever paint finish you choose, it will be perfectly complemented by a number of colour-coded fixtures, such as bumpers, door handles and door mirrors. The latter is electrically adjustable and heated too, and feature integrated indicators. Further standard illumination includes automatic, dusk-sensing headlights – with courtesy delay functionality – LED daytime running lights and a rear spoiler-integrated LED brake light.
This roomy five-seater provides front-row travellers with adjustable positions, as well as horizontally adjustable head restraints, to ensure optimal comfort. Other standard features include power-operated front and rear windows and air conditioning, each helping to deliver an agreeable interior temperature. The i30 Tourer possesses a 602-litre boot space, complete with a variable-height floor for greater stowage flexibility. Thanks to 60/40 split-folding rear seats, total cargo capacity of 1,650 litres is always available when you need it. A hatch behind the centre armrest makes transporting long objects easy – even with four people on board.
Features a light and strong chassis, dynamic suspension and engines that are efficient which makes the i30 Tourer fun to drive. The i30 Tourer features a range of efficient Euro 6-rated diesel engine options, including a standard-issue 1.4-litre 118bhp unit, which delivers up to 56.5mpg and a 115g/km CO2 emission figure. The greenest choice is a 1.6-litre 108bhp engine, which returns as much as 74.3mpg and produces emissions as low as 99g/km. A 1.4-litre 138bhp unit, meanwhile, generates a peak torque of 242Nm and 0-60mph in a little over nine seconds, while still managing up to 52.3mpg and 124g/km of CO2.
Technology and safety
All models come with a six-speaker sound system, featuring DAB digital radio and an MP3-compatible AM/FM tuner, as well as Bluetooth® and USB connectivity. SE Nav trims and above add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay®, as well as wireless phone charging. SE grades and higher feature a floating 5" touchscreen display, while SE Nav trims and upwards also comprise a satellite navigation system.


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How To Manually Backup WordPress MySQL Database, Files and Folders | WP Learning Lab
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How To Manually Backup WordPress MySQL Database, Files and Folders | WP Learning Lab
In this WordPress tutorial I'm going to show you how to manually backup WordPress MySQL database, files and folders. Being able to backup your website is important because you will want to do this before you install any updates to WordPress themes, plugins and core files.
Also, if you have a WordPress backup plugin, this is the exact same stuff the plugin does. So if you want to keep your website vulnerabilities to a minimum you can backup manually and delete the plugin.
Let's get started with backing up WordPress.
There are two parts to a full WordPress backup: first, the files and folders and second, the MySQL database.
First let's back up the files and folders.
Log into your hosting account cPanel and find the File Manager. Use it to open the root directory of the website you want to backup. Once the root directory loads, select all the files and folders in the root directory and click the Compress button in the top menu.
Choose ZIP as the compression and the root as the destination. Once the ZIP file has been created download it to your computer for safe keeping as part of your backup.
Next, we backup the MySQL database. Go back to your cPanel and find the PHPMyAdmin option and click on it.
In the PHPMyAdmin interface click on your database in the list to the left to open it. Then click on the Export tab at the top.
You can leave the options as they are: Quick & SQL. Then click on Go. An SQL file will be downloaded which you can also keep on your computer for safe keeping as part of your full WordPress backup.
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My name is Norma and my DH is Don. Don is retired after fifteen years in the Navy and 17 years in Civil Service, We both spend a lot of time on the computer. Don reads and I am a quilter so we are very quiet. We have a wonderful spoiled Australian Shepherd that is well behaved and has traveled with us for eight years and I hope, many more. When we travel, it is mostly to see relatives in Virginia and eat all the seafood I can get my hands on. There is nothing like picking crab meat around a table with loved ones. We love camping near any water.
We are in the middle of a re-do on our 94 Itasca and can't wait to see it finished. New vinyl ceiling, new paint inside, wood floors, LED lights and took out the dinette. I am making all new curtains. New furniture is on our wish list.
Planning our first tailgate party at Auburn in thr fall if we can find a place to park??
Have a lot of experience in building. Some knowledge of computer. Can teach anyone to quilt.
I wouldn't say Wal-MART is our favorite, but we tell everyone we are staying at Camp Wal-Mart when we can.
1994 34foot Itasca, Purchased four years ago with only 18,000 miles. No slide outs and only Country decor.


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Back-to-back loans, also called parallel loans, are a financial move used by companies to curb foreign-exchange rate risk or currency risk. They are loan arrangements where companies loan each other money in their own currency. For example, if a U.S. company is engaged in a back-to-back loan arrangement with a Mexican company, the U.S. company borrows pesos from that company while the same Mexican company borrows dollars from the U.S. company.
Usually, if a company needs money in another currency, the company heads to the currency market to trade for it. The issue with trading currency is that a currency with high fluctuations can result in great loss for the company. A back-to-back loan is very convenient for a company that needs money in a currency that is very unstable. When companies engage in back-to-back loans, they usually agree on a fixed spot exchange rate, usually the current one. This eliminates the risk associated with the volatility of exchange rates because the companies are repaying their loans based on the agreed-upon fixed rate.
Avoiding Currency Risk
This is how back-to-back loans work: To avoid currency or exchange risk, companies look for other companies in another country and engage in back-to-back lending. For example, if U.S company X, has a subsidiary in Japan, Y, that needs 1,000 yen, company X will look for a Japanese company with a subsidiary in the U.S., Z, that needs $1,000. A back-to-back loan occurs when company X loans Z $1,000 and the Japanese company loans Y 1,000 yen. The two companies usually agree on the duration of the loan and at the end of the loan term, they swap currencies again. Back-to-back loans are rarely used today but they still remain an option for companies seeking to borrow foreign currency.
Although back-to-back loans have been around since at least the 18th century, they really only gained prominence in the 1970s when companies in the U.K. used them to avoid stiff foreign investment taxes. They have fallen out of usage today in favor of currency swaps and foreign exchange derivatives. In a currency swap, the actual principal amount isn't swapped, but used to calculate interest payments paid to each party. The companies are not required to list these foreign exchange transactions on the balance sheet. (See also: Foreign Exchange Risk.)
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Arvind Rawat
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Beta 2 greater noida
noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh
Telephone +91.9876543276
About Me
Construction Project Manager
- Extensive experience of XX years in ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget; assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Skilled in developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress; managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques; measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Adept in developing & managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders; performing risk management to minimize project risks; establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors; creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
- Deft in tracking project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and
longtermgoals; meeting budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis; developing comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients & other staff members
- Proven working experience in construction project management; excellent client-facing and internal communication skills; solid organizational
skills includingattention to detail and multitasking skills; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Master of Science, Architectural engineering
ABC school
noida, Uttar Pradesh
Post Graduate, February 2006
Division I
Work Experience
June 1963 - February 1966
Construction Project Manager
noida, Uttar Pradesh
Key Result Areas:
- Oversee and supervise construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments; compile and plan budget, cost estimates, and other financial estimates
- Coordinate, plan, and manage schedules for contractors and subcontractors
- Develop construction project with architect, engineers, and trade workers
- Order and manage materials and equipment; provide internal reporting and projections for inventory
- Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and localand state regulations are met
- Perform the tasks of a cost estimator; ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
- Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and building regulations
- Coordinate subcontractors and the construction team to meet contractual conditions of performance
- Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables
- Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks
- Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality construction exceeds company standards and proper industry techniques and processes are utilized, while ensuring the client's needs and wants are efficiently met
- Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process from hiring contractors to working with engineers, architects, and vendors
- Review projects on a daily basis to ensure quality construction standards exist and estimates remain within budget; supervise construction projects to ensure they are completed on time and exceed the customer's requirements
Significant Highlights:
- Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
- Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level? Any major accounts/clients handled?
- Awards/appreciation letters received?????? Other relevant achievements??????
October 2017 - Current
Construction Project Manager
ABC Lmt.
NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh
Key Result Areas:
- Collaborated with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
- Obtained permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
- Determined needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
- Planned all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
- Acquired equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
- Supervised the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
- Evaluated progress and prepare detailed reports
- Hired contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
- Ensured adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
- Estimated and came up with budgets to be used on the construction projects
- Ensured that all safety standards, design specifications, and any other requirements were followed to the letter; reviewed all the designs and drawings beforehand to identify any problems
- Resolved any arising issues to do with site construction and procurement procedures
Significant Highlights:
- Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
- Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level? Any major accounts/clients handled?
- Awards/appreciation letters received?????? Other relevant achievements?????
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Top 8 Best Adjustable Beds
8 Best Adjustable Beds
In this post we talk about what to look for in a adjustable bed. These 8 best adjustable beds on the market today and provide links to the reviews for those beds.
I just had an incredible night's sleep!
How often have you actually said that after waking up?
If you're like most people, probably not that often. And while there are a number of factors that can affect sleep quality, having the right bed is a big one.
Fortunately, there are some amazing adjustable bed options out there right now that can take you from "meh" to "yeah!" when it comes to sleeping.
Cause when it comes to the place where you spend a third of your life, why not make it a place you can't wait to get to?
Well, we've got you covered. In this post, we'll go over the 8 best adjustable beds on the market. We'll give a thorough look at each one, so you can decide which one is right for you!
So keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the premier adjustable beds available!
What Is An Adjustable Bed?
Let's first talk about what an adjustable bed is.
An adjustable bed is one with a movable bed frame. It has a built-in motorized mechanism that can change the position of the mattress to suit the sleeper's need.
If you've ever seen or been in a hospital bed, you've already seen an adjustable bed in action. They were originally developed specifically for hospitals.
Patients have a variety of needs for sleeping and resting positions, so these beds are ideal for a hospital setting. They also are helpful for increased circulation which can help reduce swelling and decrease pain.
Historically, the frame was already controlled by remote control. But these days a lot of beds offer a phone app that can control the bed's movement.
In an adjustable bed, you can position the mattress to anywhere from completely flat, to raised in the back, to raised in both back and front. This flexibility is one of the primary features of adjustable beds that people love.
Other features that have been added to adjustable beds in recent years are things like massage capability, silent alarms, and anti-snoring settings.
Usually, an adjustable bed comes with a mattress, but this isn't true 100% of the time. So always make sure you know whether a mattress is included when you purchase an adjustable bed.
The Must-Have Features
There are some standard features that every adjustable bed offers, and extra features that few have.
First the standard ones. Most adjustable beds are designed to incline the head and torso by a range of 58 to 80 degrees and incline the bottom half of the body by a range of 30 to 45 degrees.
They are designed to hold more than 400 pounds. And some even hold up to 850 pounds!
And they are all designed to be controlled by a separate device, which could be a remote control or a remote connected by wire to the bed.
The Optional Features
Here is a sampling of the optional features often offered by adjustable beds.
Some beds have a customizable height, meaning the overall bed can move up and down separately from the movement of the head and legs area of the bed.
Other beds have a split in the middle so that each side is adjustable. This is perfect for two people who might want different levels of head and leg height.
Another great feature offered is time adjustment. This is perfect for people who would like their bed to cycle through different positions over the course of the night. The bed will change based on how many minutes or hours have gone by.
Some beds will come with up to four memory presets. This means that it will remember up to four specific positions and can go right back to them from any position.
8 Best Adjustable Beds
Now that we've gone over some of the basic definitions and potential options, let's take a look at our list of the 8 best adjustable beds. If you want additional information on any of the beds you can get a full review by clicking on the review link at the end of the description.
Read through to get a sense of which bed might be the best for your particular needs!
Leggett & Platt new Split S-Cape
The Split S-Cape from Legget & Platt is a high-end option for those looking to spend some money on an adjustable bed.
But not to worry – you get your money's worth!
It has as strong a bed frame as you'll see out there. This is great for supporting your muscular system. And it also has a built-in retention system, which means you won't have to have a retainer bar to keep the mattress in place.
It comes with two wireless remotes that can control each of the split king sides. So two people sharing the bed can each have their own remote and control their exact position without bothering the other person.
There is also a pair of 4-hub USB ports attached to the bed. So users can charge up all their accessories easily!
It has a dual massage system that allows each side to have a separate massage at the same time.
And it's incredibly quiet. You can barely hear when it's moving from position to position.
The only negative we could find is that the base is pretty heavy. So don't try to lift it up by yourself after you unbox it!
Read the full review of the Legget & Platt new Split S-Cape here.
Nectar Adjustable Bed Frame
This adjustable bed frame is made of metal and has a strong and sturdy feeling to it.
It can move down to only 15 inches from the floor, which is ideal for anyone who has issues getting in and out of bed. This is especially helpful for anyone in a wheelchair.
The head and legs operate separately, so you can raise and lower them on their own or together.
It also has a zero gravity feature, where the legs are raised higher than the head. This puts your body slightly into an S-shape, which resembles how one would sleep in a zero gravity scenario.
This position is great for lower back issues, high blood pressure and anyone needing more serious pain relief.
The two negatives for this mattress are that it doesn't come with a light underneath the bed, and doesn't come with a mattress.
Read the full review of the Nectar adjustable frame here.
Reverie 7S Adjustable Foundation
This Bluetooth-enabled bed comes with a mobile module that can be controlled by any device with Bluetooth capability.
It has an amazing massage system built in. You can use your Bluetooth device to choose one of 10 customizable massage options. So you can get a head massage, a foot massage, or both at the same time!
In addition to a zero gravity feature, it has an Anti Snore position.
It has a great 20-year warranty, which we like to see. So you can purchase it knowing it will last.
Its negatives are that it's quite heavy overall, and it only comes with one remote in the sizes below a king.
Read the full review of the Reverie 7S adjustable foundation here.
Tomorrow Sleep Adjustable Base
This model is really easy to set up, which is a plus. It's designed to keep your spine properly aligned too, which will help with reducing back pain.
It has both zero gravity and anti-snore positions and comes with a USB port to charge your devices.
It comes with a 100 night trial from Tomorrow Sleep, so you can return it for free if it's not to your liking. And it comes with a 3-year warranty after you decide to keep it.
Read the full review of the Tomorrow Sleep adjustable base here.
Classic Brands Full Adjustable Comfort Bed Base with Wireless Remote
This base is one of the more popular on our list of 8 Best Adjustable Beds. It has great features like a wireless remote and 2 USB charging ports.
It also has six legs, which is two more than usual. This gives it an incredibly sturdy feel. And it's easy to set up.
It works great with all kinds of mattresses, including memory foam, latex, and any adjustable bed friendly spring mattress.
It features a zero-gravity preset and a massage feature as well. And it can hold up to 1000 pounds of maximum weight.
Its main negative is that it doesn't come with a mattress – you'll need to supply your own.
Read the full review of the Classic Brands full adjustable bed here.
SertaAdjustable Motion Essential III
This bed frame is equipped with Serta's proprietary "Smooth Power Lifting System" which is state of the art. It's very quiet as it moves, which is rare at this price point.
It also has a great anti-movement bar that keeps your mattress from shifting around as you move. It comes with an additional metal sidebar for this as well.
It's generally more affordable than other adjustable beds on this list. And it comes pre-assembled, so there's no building it out of the box!
Its negatives are that it's fairly heavy and it has somewhat of a low sidebar. You can see our full review here.
Read the full review of the SertaAdjustable Motion Essential III here.
Yaasa Adjustable Bed Base
The Yaasa adjustable bed is definitely one of our 8 Best Adjustable Beds. Made of both wood and lightweight aluminum it follows a minimalist design. The four legs look and feel sturdy yet the frame is lightweight for easy moving
The bed stands 15 inches tall. The legs connect to metal side rails which support the planks of wood that will hold the mattress.
You control the position of this bed through a wireless remote that has two buttons – one for each motor.
The negatives are that it does not come with a massage feature, and is only one unit unless you order the Split King size. (One unit means that you can't adjust each side independently.
Read the full review of the Yaasa Adjustable bed here.
PragmaBed Simple Adjust Head and Foot Adjustable Foundation
We've included the PragmaBed as one of our 8 best adjustable beds because of its simple design and ability to fold up and be easily stored. It is a non-motorized adjustable bed at a price almost anyone can afford.
This foundation comes pre-assembled and is very compact. So you can fit it into smaller bedrooms easily, and have it up and running in no time.
It comes with a hypoallergenic coating to not only fight off bugs and mites, but also help resist corrosion.
Its head and foot angles are set up based on scientifically studied theories on posture correction in sleep.
It features a large storage area underneath it, and can hold up to 2400 pounds in its larger sizes.
The negatives are that there aren't many ways to upgrade it, so you are stuck with the model as-is. And it's slightly unsafe, in that you have to ensure you hear the 'click' of it locking into place when you move it. Otherwise, you could fall off.
Read the full review of the PragmaBed Simple Adjust Head and Foot foundation here.
The Right Choice
Now that you've gotten a sense of what an adjustable bed is, and what's positive and negative about these 8 adjustable beds, it's time to decide which is right for you.
And if you have any questions about these 8 best adjustable beds, or just want to chat more about adjustable beds in general, contact us today!
As always, we hope you found this article both informative and entertaining. If you did, may we ask that you share it with your friends and family through social media. It really helps us a lot and is greatly appreciated!


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"It is a huge improvement over what it used to be a couple of years ago when Vietnam just opened its doors to tourism", confessed a veteran journalist based in Hong Kong, during the recent Mekong Tourism Forum in Danang.
Vietnam has done a lot to improve its tourism industry but more needs to be done. Authorities have been concerned of a very low tourist's return rate of 5% to 6% compared to 40% to 50% for Thailand. If standards in the industry improve – hotels are cleaner and better managed, food safety improved tremendously while transportation is of good standards- people's attitude still needs to adjust to travellers expectations.
They have been many complaints from foreign travellers about locals cheating them or trying to scam. There is also for many little ability to make a small gesture to please visitors. It becomes such a national issue that Deputy Minister Vu Duc Dam directed Vietnamese people to smile more, be more polite. "They should consider tourists as their family", he declared at a ceremony held recently to mark the 55th anniversary of the tourism sector.
"Simple gestures like smiling and saying hello are very important to develop tourism and national culture," he said. "They leave good impressions on foreigners."
This is however not the only step to be taken. At a recent seminar organised by the Human Resources Centre, the Viet Nam Institute of Management and the British Council Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, the director of the project "Strengthening of Human Resources in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Viet Nam", Nguyen Van Luu, indicated that the hospitality sector had now to take steps to improve the quality of personnel due to increase competition from the coming ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) at the end of the year.
From the 700,000 employees working in the country's hospitality and tourism industry (up by 220,000 compared to 2010), only 7.5% held a bachelor or post-graduate degree. While 60% of them have some knowledge of a foreign language – mostly English, Chinese, French and Japanese, only 15% of them are really fluent in English. The figure is even smaller for other languages.
At the seminar, Jon Glendinning, director of HCMC British Council, cited a survey on tourism in Malaysia, saying that English proficiency could affect hotel choice and satisfaction with their stay.
To be blamed are limited resources to train staff and improve their skills. "It is best to have a national standard framework for human resources in the field. Based on this, training facilities would have suitable curriculum. And the framework would provide criteria on recruitment for enterprises," said Nguyen Van Luu who suggested that private companies go together to manage training facilities. The Vietnam tourism industry is expected to employ number up to 1.5 million locals by 2030.
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Friday Factoid: Wal-Mart Challenges Converse's Chuck Claims
In October 2014, Converse (a Nike company) filed suit with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against more than 30 companies (including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Skechers, Fila, Aldo and Ralph Lauren) claiming many shoe makers and retailers in the U.S. are infringing on trademarks associated with the iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker. In April 2015, Wal-Mart responded by filing with the ITC a complaint against Converse. In its filing, Wal-Mart claims that the toe caps, bumpers and sneaker stripes Converse claims to own are serve a functional purpose and therefore not eligible for trademark protection. Sources: Footwearnews.com; Complaint If you have any questions regarding the content of this communication, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs: firstname.lastname@example.com | 301.575.0302. If you would like to subscribe to receive Friday Factoids® in your inbox click here.


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How to Clean Storage on Huawei P20 Pro
Follow steps ahead to clean storage on your Huawei P20 Pro to gain extra performance and space. Huawei's latest premiere flagship ships with 128GB right out of the box and doesn't come equipped with a microSD card slot. Despite 128GB looking and being a lot, users can still fill it up quite easily with videos […]
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A round, pear and baguette diamond platinum bow brooch,
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Il Ponte auction to include rare jewellery
MILAN, May 3, 2018
The eagerly awaited jewellery auction at Il Ponte Casa d'Aste, Milan, will return on May 16 and 17.
The auction includes some standout pieces formerly belonging to noble families from Venice, Milan, Bologna and Rome.
Among the antique jewels will be two pendants from the 17th and 18th centuries, that once belonged to an ancient Venetian family. The first lot (lot 1198), better known as the Lyte Jewel, stands out for the refined enamel craftsmanship, like its alter ego, in the Hungarian National Museum, Budapest. The other (lot 1152) is a large pendant in 24ct gold filigree that frames an exceptionally fine paper intaglio, realised with the "Canivet" carving technique, showing the Virgin supported by cherubs.
From a private collection in Milan come pieces with natural pearls (lot 1114), a Kashmir sapphire of ca. 8 carats (lot 1182) and antique jewels by M Buccellati, Cartier, Tiffany and La Cloche Frères, as well as more recent creations from Bulgari and Faraone.
Emeralds, set in luxurious colliers, earrings and brooches, are featured in a consignment from Bologna that also includes a demi-parure composed of collier and earrings, with a central bow that can be used as a brooch (lot 1185).
The Roman nobility contributes the most original items, including a splendid gala brooch in diamonds by Oscar Heyman (lot 1124) and a brooch by Sterlè (lot 1164) .
There are also diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, natural pearls and coral and collector's gemstones, among which are a Paraiba tourmaline (lot 1184) with a crystalline colour and an alexandrite weighing 11.63 carats (lot 1132). - TradeArabia News Service


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Innovations in sensor technology, small satellites and new constellations are opening a plethora of opportunities in earth observation industry, opening the doors for NewSpace startups.
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Vastavam web: Christopher Nolan has recently watched legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's "Pather Panchali" and the ace Hollywood director says he is willing to learn more about Indian cinema.The 47-year-old director, who is in India on a three day trip along with visual artiste Tacita Dean to promote the cause of film preservation and restoration, said his aim during his stay is to meet Indian filmmakers and get the better understanding of cinema culture here.
"Obviously, Tacita and I want to spread our message about reframing the feature films as broadly as possible. And India being the largest film industry in the world is an essential part of that. The other reason why I wanted to come here was from selfish point of view. I wanted to meet Indian filmmakers and learn more about India. I am looking forward to watching more Indian films in future," Nolan said in a group interview.Nolan, who shot his latest release "Dunkirk" on 65mm stock and has been vocal about his fondness for film as a medium, said it is important to preserve the traditional format for future generation.
"The film culture is always developing in ways we can't predict. The importance of this discussion about films is about preserving it as an option for future filmmakers. We can't say who is going to use or who is not. But one of the things worth pointing out that films as an acquisition medium is still vastly superior to digital imaging technology. Even if you then put out a DCP (Digital Cinema Package)," he said.Nolan said, "Photochemicals films are a very important cultural medium and it needs to have a place in the future of imaging."
The director believes filmmaking is an emotional process and as he works towards preserving films, he wants people to not analyse cinema on "logical terms"."Film is an wonderful analogy for how we perceive the world and our dreams. Film is a tool for exploring time and that has always influenced me. It is about the subconscious and the emotional reaction.


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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winners of Lagos Island Federal Constituencies 1 and 2 and Ikorodu in Lagos State.
Prof. Olaniyi Okedele of the University of Lagos, the Returning Officer for the Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1, said that the election was conducted for the House of Representatives in 10 wards out of the 19 wards in the Lagos Island constituency 1.
Okedele said that the total votes cast were 19,493 votes, with 603 votes voided and 18, 890 admitted as valid votes.
He said that out of 39 political parties that participated in the election only six parties was recognised by lNEC.
" I declare that Mr Enitan Badru of the APC having satisfied the requirements of law and scoring the highest number of votes, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected having polled 15,245 votes'" he said.
Violet Williams of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 3,258 votes while AD scored 125, ADC 41, and PPL 37.
Prof Solomon Akinboye, of University of Lagos and the Returning Officer of Lagos Island Federal Constituency 2 declared Akiolu Kayode the winner having polled 12,988 votes.
Akinboye said that a total of 18,758 votes was cast with 973 votes rejected and 17,785 votes regarded as valid.
Adama Olagbenga of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) scored 4, 345, ADC scored 44 while AD polled 50 votes.
Dr. Musa Obalola also declared Babajimi Benson as the winner of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
Obalola, the INEC Returning Officer declared the result on Sunday at INEC's collation centre in Ikorodu at 6:22pm on Sunday.
According to him, Benson of APC, polled 42,563 votes to beat his closest rival, Mrs Omotolani Popoola of the PDP, who got 19, 825 votes.
He added that AD got 180 votes, ADC, 360 votes and CAP, 11, out of the 66, 875 total votes cast in the federal constituency election.
Prof. Abidemi Akindele, the INEC Collation Officer, who announced the result of the senatorial poll in the federal constituency, declared that APC candidate, Bayo Osinowo won with 42,770 votes against PDP's candidate, who got 20,382 votes.
AD got 204 votes and DPP, 147 votes, out of 66,768 votes cast.
Mrs Abiodun Oyefusi is the PDP Candidate for Lagos East Senatorial District, of which Ikorodu is a part.
The Collation Officer for the presidential poll, Prof. Ilupeju Akanbi, announced that the APC candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari defeated PDP by polling 40, 719 votes against Atiku Abubakar of PDP who got 21,252 votes.
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Man Utd 'braced for De Gea bid' from PSG as Buffon waves farewell
Manchester United are preparing themselves for a bid from Paris Saint-Germain for goalkeeper David de Gea, according to reports.
The French side have announced that current number one Gianluigi Buffon will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month, with Lazio rumoured to be a possible destination for the Juventus legend.
De Gea is out of contract next year and reports in May suggested the Spain stopper has informed United that he will not be recommitting to the club he joined in 2011.
The 28-year-old is said to be looking for a salary in the region of £350,000 a week and with Ed Woodward refusing to satisfy those demands, PSG are waiting to make United an offer.
And now ESPN FC claims that United 'are braced for a bid' from the French giants this summer after they announced Buffon's departure.
The report adds: 'United have privately insisted they will not cash in this summer but there are fears their resolve will be severely tested by a big-money move from PSG.'
PSG are thought to be the 'most serious threat' to United's hopes of keeping De Gea with Juventus and Real Madrid also linked with the Spain international.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Over 50 people were injured in a recent 5.5-magnitude earthquake that hit South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday citing the natural disasters center.
The earthquake that struck the southeastern city of Pohang in the province of North Gyeongsang earlier in the day, with several aftershocks recorded afterward, has affected 1,300 people, who are being hosted in five temporary shelters.
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Wal-Mart isn't afraid of Amazon. No, not even in the slightest.
The big-box retailer is laser-focused on internal initiatives, according to Wal-Mart's head of U.S. e-commerce, Marc Lore. That includes luring more high-end brands to sell on Walmart.com and across its stores, expanding an online grocery pickup service and keeping prices competitive but not necessarily at rock bottom.
Wal-Mart's stock rocketed more than 10 percent Thursday, reaching an all-time high, as Wall Street rallied behind the company's upbeat third-quarter results and heavy momentum heading into the holiday season.
"The discount giant is clearly reaping the benefits of its massive investments in associates, stores, technology, and acquisitions," Retail Metrics' Ken Perkins wrote in a note to clients. "Walmart is taking share and growing its food business."
Food was a notable bright spot in Wal-Mart's latest quarter, even in the midst of Amazon buying supermarket chain Whole Foods and beginning to slash prices on frequently purchased items. Target has also made additional price cuts in recent months, aligning more closely with Wal-Mart's "everyday low price" model.
But shoppers continue to flock to Wal-Mart for fresh produce, bakery items and meat, management pointed out. Currently, more than 1,100 of the retailer's U.S. stores can fulfill online grocery orders for in-person pickup, and Wal-Mart plans to add another 1,000 locations to that list next year.
"New customers, suppliers and partnerships are coming to Wal-Mart," as its grocery and other initiatives blossom, Chief Executive Doug McMillon said on a call with analysts and investors. "We're making good progress attracting premium brands to [Walmart.com] such as KitchenAid and Bose."
Over the past year, Wal-Mart said, it tripled the number of items on Walmart.com to reach more than 70 million SKUs today, and some of that growth stems from unique relationships with well-known brands.
Earlier this week, the company announced an upcoming partnership with Hudson's Bay's Lord & Taylor, where Walmart.com will feature a "store within a store" for the department store chain's merchandise.
Wal-Mart's Lore has already hinted at more of these types of partnerships to come, as it prepares to launch a redesigned website with a focus on fashion and home goods. Next year, Walmart.com will also run Jet.com's "smart-cart" feature, which grants shoppers cheaper prices if they pack more items together in one box, use a debit card when paying for purchases, or opt out of returns.
Wal-Mart's acquisition of Jet about one year ago has allowed the company to tap into Jet's technology, its younger consumer base and private-label penetration.
As part of a strengthened digital push, Wal-Mart will hire about 2,000 "category specialists" to monitor the company's website and rewrite item descriptions, among other tasks. The personal touches are aimed at holding onto existing customers, but also attracting a more "affluent" shopper.
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According to Cowen & Co. analyst Oliver Chen, "[P]hysical stores arm Wal-Mart in the digital war."
Without such a vast physical store footprint, Amazon's retail strategy has been to partner with brands, including Nike, Tapestry's Kate Spade and Levi Strauss, to create a broader and more appealing merchandise assortment on Amazon.com.
And on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that this holiday season Calvin Klein will for the first time sell new underwear styles only through Amazon, bypassing traditional department stores. That marks another brand in Amazon's bucket.
Still, Wal-Mart has a lot of good things going for it, especially heading into the holidays. The retailer has set expectations for comparable sales at U.S. stores, excluding fuel, to increase as much as 2 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter, which would be slightly better compared with last year.
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If you are looking for some adventurous summer things to do with your kids, this is for you!
The sweltering hot weather is here and your enthusiasm for warmth has dissipated like the ice in your tall glass of sweet tea.
"Adventure, You say?!"
Getting alone in the privacy of your air-conditioned bedroom is calling your name!
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But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Summer is here and school is out.
Have you adjusted your routine?
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When the heat soars and your brain is fried, kids become bored and come asking for ideas.
They may not like anything you suggest, so it is a good thing to sit down with your favorite cold beverage and brainstorm before the need arises.
When kids get hot and sticky, too often they also become cranky and miserable.
An adventure can really change-up their outlook and so can yours because there is something wonderful in making your children happy!!
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Food is comforting and makes children feel loved and cared for.
I wasn't one for giving my children too many sweets so do what works best for your family.
For me, it would never have worked to have my energy depleted from the heat and have my kids bouncing off the walls because they couldn't handle the sugar content of a snack!
It is a good start to an adventure to have a homemade frozen treat.
Then sit in a huddle (not close enough to stick) and read an adventure story together.
Fill Greek yogurt into rubber-maid ice-pop molds and freeze. This is a treat that is not overly sweet and it will hit the spot and cool the body temperature when the temps hit the ceiling. Make sure you use yogurt with active cultures.
Banana Berry Smoothies give a cooling effect to children (and moms) when the temperatures are unbearable. Simply add 3 or 4 bananas to a 32oz container of yogurt and dump it all in your blender. I like adding frozen mixed berries for added yumminess. Just a little-frozen fruit or you will lose the thickness of your smoothy shake.
Make Homemade ice-cream WITH your children and freeze for a hotter day. Investing in an ice-cream maker is a wonderful thing to do when your family is young and growing. We loved making homemade ice-cream!!
Tip #2: Adventurous Indoor Activities
When it's too hot to be outside, there are some awesome adventurous things to do with your kids.
When you plan ahead, it is easier to be less stressed and more grace-filled in your responses to your kids.
Isn't it easy to get snappy with them when there is no school to structure their day?
I want to help you in areas that I sometimes failed at.
Popsicle Sticks. Some children LOVE building creative things with Popsicle sticks. My children did. The sky is the limit and these days you don't have to eat all those Popsicles in order to save up enough for a project. Just go to your local craft store and buy them in bulk. Oh, don't forget Elmer's glue to hold the creation together!!
Beads. My girls (and even some of my boys) enjoyed working with these beads and placing them on the plastic shapes and then ironing them. This was great for improving eye-hand-coordination and they made nice gifts for Moms and Grandmas. This was a never-ending project on hot summer days when they came inside to cool off.
Pinterest. What a novel idea!! Search ahead of time and be prepared with adventurous inside ideas for your children. Maybe building something out of a huge box will work for your children. You know your children best. Start a board for a Summer Bucket List to get the juices rolling for your adventures.
Tip #3: Adventurous Outdoor Activities
Here are some ideas that we liked, substitute what is available in your location.
If you live in the desert, you might visit caves or other places of interest.
Waterfalls are fun places to visit. The ones in our area have trails, rivers, and the waterfall itself is fun to watch.
Rivers are fun and especially if you fall in!! We have wonderful memories of walking down our road to the end and then walking along the small river.
Lakes are LOTS of fun with a canoe or boat, fishing, or having a picnic.
Hikes are also fun!
Be prepared to turn your kid's summer into an adventure!
What tips can you add that will turn your kid's summer into an adventure?


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Two weeks ago I was presented with a challenge.
I'm not one to back down so easily so I went ahead and sent the Old Man a bottle of beer that would suit his, shall we say, more refined palate. This is my review of New Belgium Le Terrior 2016, from their Lips of Faith Series.
The term "Beer Drinker" often brings up a different mental image than when one says, "Wine Drinker." I'm not going to speculate as to why those connotations exist, but I will discuss what they are. I don't blame the Old Man for wanting to be associated with the beer people, after all we're a bit more fun. Its what you drink when you go to a festival, or a ball game. You toss a few back with your friends and then challenge each other to a drag race or a boxing match.
In short, beer drinkers are often just fun to be around. Case in point:
This is not to say that wine drinkers can't be good people. I assume some of them are, its just that their parties have a tendency to be a lot more…tame:
I'm not trying to offend people here–I'm just explaining what we associate with the terms. The Old Man has the unique ability to mingle with both crowds, but when it comes right down to it, he probably has a preference to the people he associates himself with.
MS: You're doing to now? I'm at Lowe's man…
OMWC: I can wait until you're home, there's plenty of lawn left. I know it's early there, but Cinco de Mayo, achaver!
MS: Alright. Serve at 55 in a wide bodied glass. I'll have a few queries later
MS: So…what did you think?
OMWC: Haven't opened it yet. I'm going to do some migas later this afternoon and crack it with them, I think. Unless you have yours open now and we can compare notes…
MS: I'm doing a little work at the moment. I'll have it for lunch. In an hour or so. I need to take a pic of it.
MS: Its, um….sour and woody.
OMWC: It's sour for sure. SP thinks it's a lot more like a cider than a beer.
MS: What glass did you use?
OMWC: Widemouth. I may try a wine glass to see if that changes it.
MS: A balloon-shaped glass will probably change it a bit. Partly why I went for a chalice. The reason I picked this one, was an article I'll link next week that said a sour ale should mimic the tartness of many wines. Plus its barrel aged, like nearly all wines.
MS: Pepper and Peaches…?
OMWC: This beer is not pepper and peaches. In a wine glass, I get more of the woodiness.
OMWC: This beer is actively hostile.
MS: Yes. I hate it. I'm sure of it
OMWC: OK, it's not just me.
This is Sour Ale. This one in particular was aged in oak barrels–like many wines. I sent this to the Old Man because sour ales are of course, sour, but many have a subtle fruitiness that counteracts the tartness. Something that you often fine in sweeter varieties of wine. IF you happen to like sour ales, this one is well done. It was made in 2016 though, so finding it will not only be difficult, it will cost you. I'm sure of it; I hate it. New Belgium Le Terrior 2016: 1.5/5
Ultimately, the Old Man is set in his ways, and as a another wise man once said, you just can't Torquemada anything.
Finally, I want to plug the Glibertarians Spring Beer it Forward once more! The beer I promised one lucky Glib is still up for grabs, so if you think you might want a well-made bock made in the mountains of Northern Arizona sent to your house, you only need to apply. To apply, send an email to its proprietor, Nephilium, at his handle name at google mail and tell him you want to sign up.


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The NEW Quizlet app is great for studying for tests and quizzes, but many people think it should have more games to play like the website does.
The scatter game should be more like the website where you drag the answers on top of each other because right now it is more like a matching game. I also feel it should be able to test you on what you are learning! But overall I think it is a great app and really useful for education proposes!
We give it a four out of five stars!
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NCA survey to help strengthen fee negotiations
Our colleagues at The National Care Association want our help to strengthen the case for better local authority fees.
The aim is to harvest key information about settlement trends over the last five years in in each area they represent.
It's emerged that last year when the NCA was meeting with a group of care homes about local authority fees in the South East, homeowners there were able to pinpoint exactly what the increases had been over the previous four years and the proposal from April 2014.
- In this five-year period the breakdown was:
- For two years, an increase of 1 per cent each year
- For one year an increase of 0.5 per cent was agreed
- For two years no increase at all was offered
Clearly over a five-year period they had therefore received an increase of 2.5 per cent in total. Inflationary increases in care homes have risen at 3 per cent each year, according to the NCA.
With an effective inflationary drain at 15 per cent, in real terms the care home operators in that region had suffered a 12.5 per cent loss.
Fired by this financial cameo, the NCA has asked members to take part in a survey to identify key fee increments in operational costs against the local authority settlements.
Filling in the form is a five-minute job and anything that strengthens our arm in negotiation a more prosperous future must be worth our time.
I'm sure chairman Nadra Ahmed OBE and Sheila Scott OBE, the chief executive, will appreciate our cooperation.
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April 28, 2014 at 10:15 am
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Hi, I'm Paul Thisted.
I was born and raised in Minnesota.
My Mom was a self-taught artist.
I majored in art at St. Olaf College, then I served in the Air Force for 20 years.
After serving my country I retired and taught middle school math for 19 years.
I raised 2 sons, and moved to Evergreen in 2005.
(Got my grandson in there too.)
The landscape artists I have studied with include Susie Hyer, Pem Dunn, G Russell Case, Don Sahli, Jill Carver, Dave Santillanes & Ovanes Berberian.
I enjoy plein air painting in the natural beauty of Colorado.
I capture images with my own sketches and photography which I then transform into oil paintings in my studio.
I love the beauty, colors and drama of the western landscape.
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This is my second year owning the salt water boat and I can say that it was one of the best purchases that I've made. Dad and I had a blast fishing Elliott bay last year on opening day along with the trips out to fish for Pink salmon in Neah Bay and in the south sound. I wasn't expecting to find great fishing but the reports have been good regarding the record returns of King salmon to the Columbia and also through the Straits, so we had to make it an inuagural outing. I'd set my alarm for 03:15 and wanted to be on the road by 03:30. The boat launch at Armeni can be packed if you don't get there in time and those minutes can be crucial to the King salmon bite.
Thankfully, it wasn't a zoo and no wait to launch the boat. We motored out to my favorite crabbing spot, and proceed to rig up, bait and drop pots to let them soak for a few hours. After that was all set up, we motored back towards the bay and rigged up the downrigger roads with flashers and Coho killers.
One was with a Purple Haze UV flasher with corresponding Coho Killer, the other was Chartruese with glow splatter back green Coho Killer. Since I'm a newbie to this type of fishing, I prefer to use gear versus bait (cut plug herring) I know there are probably advantages to the bait, but its messy and you have to tend to it quite often. The Coho killers worked well last season and was responsible for some nice Kings to hand, so they were promptly tied up on 42-44″ inches of 20 lb Maxima leader and down they went.
First one was at 50 feet, the other at 100. We trolled for about an hour with no luck and then the Purple Haze rod at 50 feet bounced, I set, played the fish momentarily and it came unbuttoned. DARN! As it was getting lighter out, I noticed the bait was concentrating at 60-75 feet, so proceeded to lower the Purple Haze rig down to 75 on the Penn and kept the troll speed between 2.7-2.9 mph. Essential to give the lure the proper wiggle.
Next pulse and fish was on, I was not losing this one! Netted, bled and put into the fish box. A nice male of 9 lbs measuring 26 inches. The minimum size for juvenille Kings (Blackmouth) is 22″, so we felt fortunate to have brought at least one to hand. We had a couple of other hits and played those fish briefly before they came unbuttoned, and then as we were making a pass on the East Channel of the Duwamish, the Splatter back went bonkers, I picked up the rod, unclipped it and handed it to dad. He was all grins, enjoying the fight of a King, his very first played out from beginning to net.
Another nice male, of 8 lbs, but a little smaller, measuring 24″ on the dot. He was promptly given the 'wood shampoo' and put into the bleed box. We checked our crab pots, but no legals and just a bunch of starfish. It was a bummer however because I think someone lifted one of my pots, oh well… If Im in the mood for crab, I'll probably just go buy it in the store. All in all, a wonderful day to share with my dad and bonus that we got into the first salmon for 2010.


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Probing for answers on cancer
ChemSci Pick of the Week
A fluorescent probe could diagnose and track ovarian cancer.
Biomarkers are specific molecules, genes, or other characteristics that signal the presence of particular diseases in the body. They can be used to diagnose diseases such as cancer, and to follow their progress around the body.
Chemists have developed methods of identifying and tracking specific biomarkers, for example by developing 'fluorescent probes'. These are specially-designed molecules that fluoresce in the presence of the target biomarker. This method is simple and elegant, but not without its challenges.
One problem is that the fluorescent probes are small. This enables them to enter the cells where the biomarkers are – by diffusing through the cell membrane – but also means they can leave the cell just as easily, which limits their usefulness. Another problem is that certain types of probes tend to clump together – or 'aggregate' – and this aggregation causes the fluorescence to be quenched.
Dr Zhiqian Guo and his team from East China University of Science & Technology in Shanghai have developed a probe that overcomes these issues. They use their probe to track the presence of an enzyme called β-galactosidase (β-gal) – a biomarker for ovarian cancer. Unlike some other probes, theirs exhibits aggregation induced emission – that is when the probes clump together they become more fluorescent.
The probe is made up of a 'fluorophore', a 'linker' and a 'trigger'. In its entirety the probe is highly soluble in water and not fluorescent. However, once it enters the cell and encounters β-gal, the linker breaks, and the fluorophore is released. All the fluorophores then clump together and this causes them to fluoresce. The final flourish is that this aggregate is now too large to diffuse out through the cell membrane. This means that the activity of β-gal in the cell can be followed on a long-term basis.
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In my experience, there is nothing quite like getting leaders around a table (literally, if you can manage it, and figuratively, if you cannot) to debate what they intend the organization to accomplish with its compensation dollars - and then committing their agreement to paper - to bring clarity to reward design and administration. This is the exercise we like to call setting compensation philosophy.
Beyond the trick of actually pulling the right people together for the conversation (What? Spend an hour of our monthly meeting time to talk about priorities for what is likely our single largest expense item?), there is the question of what content a compensation philosophy discussion should cover. Below are some examples of the types of questions I have found most helpful. I would invite readers to chime in with their own thoughts and opinions.
Business Anchors and Objectives
For me, these are the most important, highest payoff questions because they help define top organizational priorities and illuminate the opportunities for alignment between reward spend and business success. Of course, teasing them out is not always as straightforward as it should be. As noted in a recent Harvard Business Review Daily Stat, many executives (49% of those surveyed by Booz and Company) say their companyies don't even have a defined list of strategic priorities. Push hard here; you could be doing your executive team a big favor.
- What are the organization's most important business and operating objectives right now? How might those change going into the future?
- What do you see as the biggest challenges the organization will face in achieving these?
- What major threats and opportunities might lie on the horizon for the organization?
- Given the above, what should our top objectives for compensation - rewards - be?
Reward Elements and Their Purpose
I also find it helpful to parse out the different pieces of the overall reward package and to define their purpose and role in the overall "portfolio". This helps us identify any gaps or "double dipping" that might exist among current offerings. Don't overlook items outside cash rewards that might be important differentiators for your organization.
- What different elements or programs are part of your overall reward program?
- What is the purpose of each? What role do they - should they - play in accomplishing your objectives?
I believe it is important to define what competitiveness means for your organization.
- Who do you see as the organization's key labor competitors - from where do you recruit people and against whom should pay practices be set?
- At what level should salaries, cash compensation and total rewards be set relative to this competition? At median/average levels? Somewhat higher or lower?
Job Valuation
I think it is important to be clear about the primary method used to establish job value, whether that be external market pay practices or some internal (e.g., factor-based) evaluation approach.
- Which of the following should play the primary role in determining relative job value within the organization -- external market practices or internal job relationships?
Pay for Performance
I often find that pay for performance objectives and intent is articulated in the first two question areas (Business Anchors and Objectives,Reward Elements and Their Purpose). Nevertheless, this is usually important enough to warrant its own distinct focus. It may be helpful to ask these questions both at the level of each reward element (i.e., salary, annual incentive, etc.) and for the overall package.
- To what extent should compensation reflect performance? Dramatically? To a slight degree? Not at all?
- What level of performance should be considered? Individual? Work team/group/department? Business unit? Organization wide?
These should at least help you get the conversation started.
What would you add to - or change in - the above list of compensation philosophy questions?
Ann Bares is the Founder and Editor of the Compensation Café, Author of Compensation Force and Managing Partner of Altura Consulting Group LLC, where she provides compensation consulting services to a wide range of client organizations. She earned her M.B.A. at Northwestern University's Kellogg School and is a bookhound and aspiring cook in her spare time. Follow her on Twitter at @annbares.
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Energizing Our Communities
Energizing Our Communities is a grassroots effort driven by Dominion Energy volunteers across the many states and communities served by Dominion Energy. Each year, hundreds of employee volunteers put their talent, time and efforts into improving their home towns in many different ways during a year-long project blitz. Local employee volunteer councils work with parks, zoos, schools, shelters and other organizations to choose projects.
2019 Energizing Our Communities Projects
We're excited to kick off our 20th year of employee-lead projects. We're hoping to do more projects than ever. Just last year, 639 volunteers completed 30 projects in eight states. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation supported the projects with $70,500 in funding.
In 2018, 639 volunteers completed 30 projects in eight states. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation supported the projects with $70,500 in funding for projects such as:
- Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Planted trees in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to create a tree canopy in Ohio
- Tioga County Partnership for Community Health
Built a community pavilion for nature education in Pennsylvania
- Southern Utah Anglers
Planted native trees and landscaping to assist with erosion control measures in Utah
- Friends of Lake Anna
Installed ramp to increase accessibility for mobility challenged visitors in Virginia
- Doddridge County Family Resource Network
Installed a pollinator garden and increased safe access to the playground in West Virginia
- Woodland Dunes
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The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) is offering a range of courses at subsidised prices for small charities this spring.
Supported by DCMS, the FSI, Localgiving and other partners will be delivering fundraising training courses for small and local charities, CICs and community groups across the UK to help them become self-sustaining.
This also includes a heavily subsidised skills conference for small charities held by the FSI in London on 1 March. The FSI's annual Skills Conference will include a range of expert speakers on a variety of topics to help attendees build back office skills in HR, finance, marketing, strategy, governance, policy and law.
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She started off as the barefooted daughter of hippy parents mortified when her father appeared on national television playing his guitar in the nude.
She ended up having virtual text relationships with distant evasive men on the all pervading internet. How did the always tricky relationships between the sexes go from making love on beaches in the South of France to sitting in front of a laptop in Birmingham?
She asks the question: Where did it all go wrong – and when did it actually go right?


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The Committee appointed to receive suggestions on restructuring SriLankan Airlines has submitted its report to President Maithripala Sirisena.
The committee was appointed by the President on the 7th of January to receive suggestions on restructuring SriLankan Airlines and make recommendations.
The 12-member committee, chaired by Minister Eran Wickramaratne, was given two weeks to produce a report of recommendations to the President on improving the service of SriLankan Airlines.
Chairman of the Committee Minister Wickramaratne presented the President with the report with recommendations at the Presidential Secretariat, last evening (28). Other Committee members, along with Minister Harsha de Silva were also present at the event.
President appreciated the committee for submitting the report within the allocated time period.