For those who may have been confused up to now, the Site of the Month contest forum will remain active perpetually. Threads started the first of the month after midnight will count towards that month's contest and old threads will not be deleted (and not moved into the contest archives, by extension).
There is no Talent contest this month due to lack of participation in August's contest (likely because the contest was beyond the scope of many of WDF's members).
I think that would warrent a contest, not leaving out having a talent contest.


text:
Harrison Ford's Tumblr Q&A was just as smarmy and awesome as you'd expect
in Disney, Movies
Posted on March 21, 2016 June 30, 2020 by Adam McCabe 2 Comments
Today, Harrison Ford held a charming little Q&A on Entertainment Weekly's Tumblr page. It was appropriately awesome. Ford started off with a photo of him upside down with the caption: "Hi everybody, sorry I'm upside down today. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Upside down and backwards. – Harrison Ford"
And then it began (warning, Star Wars spoilers follow):
How do you drink your coffee?
Out of a cup.
Are you and John Boyega best friends?
Whatever John says…
What advice would you give to young aspiring filmmakers?
Figure out how to do it for themselves and not to take anybody's advice.
What do you think of Adam Driver, what is he like to work with?
He's an absolute pleasure. He works independently with real proper ambition. He brings a lot to the table. He's a wonderful actor and a very kind, generous human being.
what was the last movie you watched?
A BBC television movie that my son, Liam wanted to see. Can't remember the name.
I have heard that you are also a pilot. What inspired you to be one?
I wanted to learn something. I hadn't learned anything for a while and I thought it would be interesting and challenging. I always wanted to fly, but I wasn't able to afford it at first. It's one of the best things I've ever done.
What is the weirdest advice anyone has ever given you?
When I was preparing to play a newscaster for "Morning Glory", I took some lessons from an online school for newscasters and they told me to look into the camera and imagine I was talking to my best friend.
Who's cuter, you or Daisy Ridley?
Daisy Ridley. But it's close.
Hi! I've read that research is important for you before shooting a movie. What's your usual research process for a part?
It depends on what I'm researching and what I think I need to know to understand the character's work or circumstances.
Who did you have the most closest relationship with on the set of Star Wars?
You've been actively involved in environmental causes. What according to you is the biggest issue currently endangering our planet? What do you think should be the top most priority in today's scenario, as far as the environment is concerned.
Human Beings. Nature doesn't need people. People need nature. Stop cutting tropical forest. Stop slash-and-burn agriculture.
Out of any costume you've ever worn for a movie or a show, which was the most comfortable and which was the least.
Indiana Jones wears a leather jacket in the jungle…I've never had a proper explanation for that, but it looks cool. I'll say that can sometimes be the most uncomfortable.
What's your favorite Halloween costume that you've ever worn?
I was a dog in a hotdog suit.
Why did you dress up as a dog in a hotdog suit on Jimmy Kimmel?
Because I could..and I had the outfit.
JJ is very active in the shooting of his movies, what is your favorite quality that he possesses?
A kind intelligence.
Who made the funniest joke on the set of the force awakens?
On a film as big as Star Wars, with so many on-set explosions and green screens and CGI characters, are there tricks you use as an actor to stay focused and present and in character?
I focus on the kernel of story that needs to be given expression…serve the story.
I understand you are an avid carpenter. What sort of things do you prefer to work on?
I have a door that needs to be rehung.
Will you go to the Disney Star Wars park when it's finished?
Sure. Why not.
Describe John Boyega in 3 words
Bright young man.
You've played a vast array of characters, traveled to numerous destinations, and met many influential people- but what remains on your bucket list that you're most excited to cross off?
You know when you travel for work, you don't reallly get a chance to experience the place you visit. I would like to go back to Sri Lanka, where we shot one of the Indiana Jones movies. I'd like to go back to most of the places I've been. I'd like to go back to Morocco. I'd like to go back with family.
Harrison, do you have any book recommendations?
Yes. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. It's about not trying to live forever.
We know Indiana Jones hates snakes, but what about you, Harrison? What do you think about snakes? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Ugh-get-'em-off-me?
No, I don't mind snakes at all. Next to John Boyega, they're almost my new best friends.
You went to go see Hamilton a couple of days ago? How was the play and would you ever do a play of your own?
Unbelievable, complex, exciting, talented and provocative. Just a mind blowing experience. I really enjoyed meeting some of the people involved with it afterwards.
If I have a party when I get The Force Awakens on DVD, will you come?
No. But thank you.
How do you feel about the ending in The Force Awakens? (I myself am heartbroken)
I think it's a fitting use of the character. I've been arguing for Han Solo to die for about 30 years, not because I was tired of him or because he's boring, but his sacrifice for the other characters would lend gravitas and emotional weight.
Out of all the characters you've ever played, which one do you relate to the most?
Every character I've ever played is informed by my own experience, my own emotion, my own understanding.
What is your favorite plane?
No, I don't have favorite planes, I don't have favorite movies, I don't have favorite children. I ascribe to "Love the one you're with."
Do you ever watch movies that you've starred in before?
Every once in a while, but not for fun.
If the cast of The Force Awakens was stuck on an island, who would be the leader and why?
I would be the leader. Just cause. Although we'd end up having to listen to Carrie because if Mama's not happy, nobody's happy.
Mr. Ford, have you ever considered doing a voice acting role for an animated movie? You've got such a cool voice!
I'd love it. Waiting for a good fit.
Thanks so much for your questions!
For all things Star Wars, stick with Inside The Magic!
Tagged:Harrison Ford
Adam McCabe
Adam is an avid enthusiast of all things entertainment. A singer and performer himself, McCabe knows the ins-and-outs of a good story and has been a professional journalist and digital artist for the better part of ten years. His previous work as the Creative Director/Staff Writer for Orlando Weekly left a strong impression on the city of Orlando, and he is proud to extend his reach for the team at Inside The Magic. "Have courage, and be kind" — it will get you everywhere.
Older Older post: Buy a SeaWorld Orlando annual pass, and get Aquatica access for a full year
Newer Newer post: PHOTOS: The cast of Disney's "The Jungle Book" pair-up with their onscreen characters!

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


This is a mini 1080P Air Freshener spy camera that looks like an ordinary can of Air Freshener. The camera is so well hidden that no one will know that the Air Freshener actually contains a mini bathroom spy camera. Because it is so well hidden, you can put it anywhere, even in the bathroom, and no one will be suspicious. With this camera, you are able to record everything that happens while you are gone. Thieves and intruders will never suspect that this Air Freshener contains a hidden camera that is capturing their every move. You don't have to worry about thieves or your child's babysitter any longer. With this camera, you can help to keep your family and home safe. Highlights: 1. As a Air Fresheners spy camera shooting camouflage technology and quality is very important. Camera no visible wires, plugs, or buttons, even trained professionals will not be able to tell you, this Air fresheners is a hidden camera. Spy camera resolution up to 1920×1080. There is no doubt that you can from this product high-quality video. Another important thing is the shooting time. In order to increase the recording time 32GB memory card and large capacity battery internal settings. Based on these, the camera can work continuously for about 16 -18 hours. You can get very long and exciting video so easy. It can provide you with an ordinary camera, and can not provide a powerful video evidence. This is the ideal choice for a real CIA agents, police, detector, and spy agency. 2. The camera has a motion detection function. Remarks: 1) What is the motion detection function? Motion detection recording mode: the system will automatically detect the viewfinder screen, if fixed on the screen, and then the system does not record, if the picture has changed (including moving objects on the screen or shading), the system will automatically open automatically start recording the video, each video, when the end of the three-minute video, the device will pause the video and save video files, wait for the next video change of the screen and the viewfinder. 2) Why is motion detection? Spy hidden camera motion detection recording mode to make the camera more long hours of work, saving battery power, better performance of a detective camera. Motion detection will save the record memory loss. Specification: Camera parameter Camera functions 1 Video resolution 1920x1080 1 Continuous video recording yes 2 Video formats *.AVI 2 Motion detection yes 3 Clarity of HD HD 3 Remote control no 4 Frame Rate 30 fps 4 Infrared no 5 Lens Pinhole 5.0M 5 waterproof yes 6 Memory 32GB 6 PC camera yes 7 Lithium battery 2800mAH 7 Time and date No(requested) 8 Working hours 16-18h 8 Auto save file yes 9 Weight 1600g 9 AV in/out no 10 USB 2.0 10 Reset yes 11 The charger DC-5V/1A 11 Recording while charging no 12 Warranty 1year 12 Loop recording yes 13 Video cording M-JPEG 13 Sound recording yes 14 Photo Format *.JPG 14 Indication light Indication light off during recording 15 Working temperature -10℃~50℃ 15 Other features Air fresheners Package: 1. Spy Air fresheners camera 32GB 1pcs 2. 2.0 High Speed USB CABLE 1pcs 3. USB Charger 1pcs 4. Camera Operating Manual 1pcs Warning: Please conform to the local laws when you use this product.


text:
In October 2012, the Peak District National Park Authority organised a survey of national park residents. The survey asked 4,700 randomly selected households a range of questions about the national park.
The survey is extremely valuable for the Authority as it provides some clear messages about areas where residents are happy with services, but also tells us what they would like us to do more of.
Thank you to all the national park residents who responded to the survey. The full survey results can be seen at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/microsites/sopr/communities/residentsurvey
1. Communication with the Peak District National Park Authority
Parklife magazine is a frequently mentioned source of information about the work of the Authority. Traditional sources such as leaflets and local media are still popular.
However, the growth in popularity of the website, particularly with younger residents (31% of 25–44 year olds), suggests there is untapped potential for engaging younger audiences by improving our web presence.
Although people are not always sure of how to communicate with the Authority, when you do contact us, you feel more confident than in 2009 that we listen and respond to your opinions.
The Authority recognises the way in which people want to be communicated with is changing. We continue to improve the ways that people can both contact the Authority and get involved in decisions. For example, we are improving our website to make it easier for customers to use, changing the planning duty officer system, and sign-posting communities to a range of sources of help through our village officer. We also continue to promote the single telephone point of contact.
We will review our key communication activity to ensure it: maximises any income opportunities, reflects good value for money, and meets both our needs and those of the people who receive it. Generally, in the future this will mean the Authority will use a mixture of traditional (printed leaflets and local media) and new media (mobile website and social media) communications.
Following recent achievement of the Customer Excellence Standard, we will continue to improve our service to customers by implementing its recommendations.
A Youth Forum is being set up to better understand the needs of younger residents, aged between 16 and 24, which the Authority can consult and seek advice from on an on-going basis.
2. Experience and perception of the planning process
Levels of satisfaction with the planning service are higher than levels of confidence in planning decision-making of the Authority.
A larger proportion of responses expressed satisfaction (34%) rather than dissatisfaction (22%) with their experience of the planning service. More residents agree than disagree that they were given the right advice, they were kept informed, and that their case was handled in a timely, fair and transparent way.
However, there is room for improvement, particularly in increasing understanding of why decisions are made. Analysis of comments shows residents perceive a lack of consistency in decision making by the Authority.
A Planning Improvement Project in 2012 identified a number of actions which are being implemented in 2013-14. We have committed to a greater level of contact and communication with all our stakeholders. Planning Bulletins are being produced and sent to agents and Parish Councils. In addition to this, more frequent meetings are being held with those agents who are most active within the national park. This will allow more effective two way communication.
Improvements to the effectiveness and performance of the Authority's Monitoring and Enforcement team have been introduced. The need for effective and consistent enforcement of planning control is as important as consistent decision making on planning applications. Measures include strengthening the team, producing a Local Enforcement Plan, being more pro-active on high priority cases and re-introducing more regular site inspections of approved developments.
The need for greater transparency in decision-making and the need to communicate the reasons for decisions more effectively have been recognised by the Authority. Changes which have been implemented recently include the replacement of the duty officer system with a planning advice service. This aims to provide a more consistent level of advice from the initial enquiry through to the final decision, with initial enquiry being allocated to the appropriate planning officer at the outset. The planning officer will normally follow the proposal through to an application and decision, and allow for a greater level of consistency and accountability in decision-making.
3. Volunteering
Results of the survey indicate an untapped potential from residents to get involved with volunteering activity which benefits the national park, particularly amongst younger residents.
62% of residents volunteer compared with 23% nationally. These results show that 'Big Society' already exists within some communities.
The most popular volunteer conservation activities are learning about the national park, surveying buildings and archaeological sites.
The Authority already benefits from high levels of volunteering, through a range of opportunities and we will continue to offer high-quality volunteering opportunities, and work with partners to focus on opportunities to learn about and contribute to the national park through volunteering.
We will focus on ensuring good levels of support for volunteers and offer a rewarding experience whilst, at the same time, providing meaningful experiences which increases their knowledge of the national park. We will explore new opportunities to volunteer, for example, on campaign topics aimed at younger residents and families. We will also work with local residents to spread understanding of the national park to new audiences.
4. Recreation and tourism
Walking and cycling are the most popular outdoor activities in the national park. Cycling is particularly popular with younger residents. It may be that issues of traffic and steep hills deter older residents from cycling.
Generally, it seems that residents are positive about tourism in the national park. For example, 8 out of 10 residents feel that local businesses and employment is stimulated by visitor spend. However, a minority have concerns about benefits for local residents and the impact on the national park.
The Authority is working to increase the connectivity of 'easy going' traffic-free trails across the Peak District National Park to make cycling safe, easy and convenient for more people to enjoy. Awareness-raising campaigns such as the Pedal Peak District website, aimed at new or returning cyclists, continue to be an important part of promoting recreational opportunities for all.
We will continue to encourage responsible tourism, including responding to the minority of situations where negative impacts are felt by communities. However, given that for the majority the benefits of tourism outweigh the negative impacts on the national park and its residents, we will continue to promote a greater understanding of the wider benefits to the local community of the visitor economy.
5. Sustainability
There has been a large rise in popularity of ethical products. More than 9 out of 10 (95%) residents claim to have bought or to buy ethical products, such as organic or free-range food, fairtrade products or green holidays, and just over 1in 3residents (36%) make these types of purchases more regularly. Take-up of renewable and green energy products was less popular, with less than 10% of residents claiming to have sourced or installed such products. Younger people and households with children were more likely to use green and renewable energy.
Almost 4 out of 5 residents who responded use public transport to some extent. Older residents use public transport more frequently than younger residents.
The Authority will continue to support and encourage green businesses which have low carbon footprints, are less dependent on haulage, and promote the natural advantages of the national park area.
The recently adopted Supplementary Planning Document for Climate Change and Sustainable Buildings facilitates the upgrade of existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and green credentials.
The Authority continues to work with public transport operators, other local authorities and partners to promote public transport and encourage residents and visitors to travel more sustainably in the national park, making the best use of the public transport options that exist in the Peak District.
6. Special qualities
8 out of 10 respondents felt the 'specialness' of the national park derived from the distinctive character and attractiveness of its villages, and 6 out of 10 felt that local customs and traditions were an important ingredient in defining its character.
Since the last survey in 2009, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who value how clean and pollution free the national park area is. There has also been an increased recognition of the sense of remoteness and wildness of the park. The national park's sense of 'peace and tranquillity' is now the third most recognised measure of 'specialness', whereas in 2009 it was only the sixth.
When comparing the 2009 and 2012 surveys, several changes are evident in relation to perceptions of what makes the area special place. The survey demonstrates that residents increasingly value the cleanliness, and sense of peacefulness and quiet that living in the national park offers.
From the survey results it is evident that the value which the National Park Authority places on tranquillity, local distinctiveness and character is shared by residents, and we will continue to work with residents to protect what is special about the natural and built environment, its customs and its heritage.
7. Business in the national park
6 out of 10 respondents felt that the national park is definitely or probably a good place to do business, and 3 out of 10 could not say. 1 in 10 felt that the national park was NOT a good place to do business.
We are working with Business Peak District and local authorities to enable better broadband provision in the future, as well as supporting businesses to benefit from the Peak District brand and develop network events for businesses.
We aim to carry out a business survey to better understand issues affecting businesses in the Peak District to inform future work.


1) (co. Kent). Gu. three crescents ar.
2) (co. Oxford). Ar. a lion az. guttee d'eau crowned or.
The two main devices (symbols) in the Handlow blazon are the crescent and lion. The two main tinctures (colors) are gules and guttee deau.
The gutte or goutte is an elongated tear-drop shape with wavy sides and usually appears in large number spread evenly across the field. 4A Glossary of Terms used in British Heraldry, J.H. Parker, Oxford, 1894, Entry:Gouttes Some frequently do they occur that special names have arisen for the various colours, guttee d'eau being argent (or white) for its obvious resemblence to drops of water.
For easy recognition of the items on a coat of arms, and hence the quick identification of the owner, bold simple shapes are best. Hence, simple geometric shapes are often used for this purpose 5A Complete Guide to Heraldry, A.C. Fox-Davies, Bonanza (re-print of 1909 Edition), New York, 1978, P146xz`, and the crescent Is a typical example of this, and can appear in any of the main heraldic tinctures. Some common is this device that there are special names for its appearance in various orientations – whilst it lies normally with points upward, the decrescent points to the sinister side, and the increscent to the dexter 6A Glossary of Terms used in British Heraldry, J.H. Parker, Oxford, 1894, Entry:Moon. The allusion, obviously is to the shape of the moon in the sky (indeed, the French have a version "figuré" which includes a face!) and has been said to signify both "honour by the sovereign" and "hope of greater glory" 7The Symbolisms of Heraldry, W. Cecil Wade, George Redway, London, 1898 P106.


Women's Luxury Leather Bags Online | Addison Road Australia – tagged "Pink"
Discover women's luxury leather bags with Addison Road. Shop wide selection of styles including totes, backpacks, clutch bags, shoulder bags, purses and slouchy bags. Australian designed.


text:
"Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work..." | TCT Today
Phil Cooke has produced TV and film programming in more than 60 countries around the world, and in the process, been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and in Africa, been threatened with prison. And during that time – through his company Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, California – he's helped some of the largest Christian and nonprofit organizations in the world use the media to tell their story in a changing, disrupted culture.


text:
Q: Which the efficient python library that convert pdf to images apart from Wand,ImageMagick? Currently, I am using Wand library to convert the pdf to image.But the performance is too slow.Could you suggest the best library if anyone is there? Thanks in advance

A: You can use pdf2image. It can be used only via Python 3. It is a wrapper over pdftoppm.
images = pdf2image.convert_from_path('pdf path', output_folder='output path')

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Phresh Fan HyperFan
Save £-145.95
PhreshSKU: 101511989856985
Flange Diameter & Airflow: 125mm (350m3/hr)
125mm (350m3/hr)
200mm (1206m3/hr)
125mm (350m3/hr) - £145.95150mm (535m3/hr) - £174.95200mm (1206m3/hr) - £224.95250mm (1810m3/hr) - £284.95
The Phresh fan is a revamped V2 fan, which comprises innovative 9-pole EC motors. The motors provide increased static pressure. The silent and efficient fan brings added value to your grow room's equipment. The extractor fan is made to pull or push maximum air flow through ducting, carbon filters, and air-cooled lights. The unit comprises a speed controller, which allows for a 0%-100% adjustment. To increase the airflow in your grow room and reduce heat levels, choose the Phresh fan.
The unit uses multi-phase EC motors;
It generates increased levels of static pressure;
It has a steel casing and Abec bearings;
It includes a speed controller.
The unit is silent and energy-efficient;
The unit is efficient and produces increased levels of airflow per watt;
The EC fan comes with a 2-year warranty.
Digital fans deliver a variety of benefits compared to AC fans. They move a greater volume of air per each consumed watt of electricity. The unit allows you to save on energy bills. Digital fans deliver increased static pressure levels. You can add a carbon filter without affecting air flow. The extractor fan comes with Abec bearings, which increases its durability. The unit also includes a speed controller, which allows growers to set the speed level. It's not temperature-sensitive. Growers who want to manage the fan's speed in accordance to the grow room's temperature, must purchase a separate temperature controller.
Once you unpack the EC fan, check it for damage. Ensure that the fan's impeller rotates freely and doesn't touch the casing. Return to the supplier if you notice any damage to the unit. To prevent dust, foreign substances, or oil from building up on the impeller, use a pre-filter on the unit's absorption axis. If foreign matter or dust builds up, it can cause an imbalance of the impeller and excessive vibration. Use the supplied screws and mounting bracket to install the fan. Don't mount the EC fan on a weak surface.


At Glen Waverley South Primary School we recognise that the environment is integral to the quality of our student's lives. The school provides a rich and challenging curriculum that empowers each child to care for their local and global environment. We strive to develop authentic partnerships between home, school and the wider community based on open communication and shared commitment to a sustainable future.
The intention is to create a vegetable garden with the purpose of reconnecting the students and the wider school community with how food is grown and where it comes from. We aim to teach students to make the best choices in the food they eat and promote a fun approach to eating healthy foods. Sustainable gardening principles will be promoted such as green waste recycling and natural fertilizer use. The garden will foster community involvement and will provide an opportunity to work closely with neighbouring Brentwood Secondary College. Glen Waverley South is a multicultural community and we would expect our garden to reflect the wonderful fusion of food and flavours from the cultures represented. Ownership of the garden is paramount and will require co-operation and collaboration between our students, the parent community, Brentwood Secondary College and staff of both schools. The project will provide opportunities to build self-esteem, social skills and school spirit and will naturally encourage teamwork and communication.
GWSPS has begun a major construction/planting project featuring many sustainable assets which allow us to minimise our environmental footprint and protect the planet. The project is designed with the future in mind as we work towards completing the 'Resource Smart AuSSI Vic' program to become a 5 star sustainable school.
Construction/planting of a large 'Community Garden' to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit. Included in this area is a teaching and learning space.
A plan to increase biodiversity within the school grounds to the east of the 'Community Garden' with native plantings. Included within this area will be seating/tables, curved pathways and other landscape features. The issue of 'poor street appeal' of this northeast corner will be addressed.
Our goal is to develop an environmentally conscious culture at GWSPS and within its surrounding community. Education for sustainability is part of the teaching and learning that occurs throughout the curriculum. Students and the community can be involved in hands on learning about growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and native plants and also propagating plants, planting, composting and associated scientific concepts.


Tight hamstrings are common among many people, including athletes, office workers and anyone who doesn't stretch regularly. Chronically tight hamstrings can also cause many issues, such as lower back pain, leg soreness and even neck pain. Let Sarah-Jane help you release those tight legs so you can find the relief you are looking for.
How being pigeon-toed affects poses/modification possible?
Hi Sarah-Jane: Terrific and helpful video!
However, I am pigeon-toed. As you may know this is bone torsion, though muscle follows bone. So when you recommend turning the pinky toes out to maximize a hamstring stretch, this is specifically something I am not supposed to do, as it puts me at risk of injury.
Any thoughts? This comes up periodically in yoga in various postures.
Hello Lec. Also, when we are in the wide legged seated pose, or Konasana, you can again elevate your hips and if you in-toe it's ok, just work on creating a wider V with your legs and arking your tailbone back and letting your torso come forward to get the inner thigh and hamstring stretch. Still flexing the feet is helpful for lengthening the calf and hamstring muscles and well as offering relief to the ligaments around the ankles and knees.
please also keep in mind that myself and some of the other teachers on the site have practiced for more than 15 years and our asana practice might look overdone, not intentionally but because over time we have gained quite alot of flexibility, even still, I have lots of limitations- so take your time and please never push your body into pain.
Hello! Thank you for your comment. I took a bit of time to consult my Anatomy of Hatha Yoga book to understand your torsion a bit better....what I came up with is likely what your physio therapist or doctor might reccommend which is...not turning out. I think for positions like squat you can absolutely internally rotate while doing it. Do you have a bolster or firm pillow If so sit on it so your sitting bones are at the edge of it and with your feet planted on the ground and knees bent get them as wide as you can while keeping your toes straight or letting them naturally go inwards. You could also see if rolling up a towel and placing it under your heels helps so you can eventually try the squat posture in a full expression. YOu can still absolutely stretch the hamstrings without turning out your feet. Elevating the hips above the knees in seated forward folds will help this. Does this assist you somewhat? Many yoga postures do not require turning out the feet, in fact many keep toes together and heels out or toes and feet straight. There are just some folks, namely women, with different shaped pelvises and most yoga postures were designed for men so I often try and give options for both sexes. Thank you for asking your question. I hope my answer serves you a bit.
Yes, exactly, I only turn out when comfortable, I don't push a turnout at all. Yes I have a firm pillow, and this helps. The squat you mention isn't in this video - I was really responding to the instructions at a certain point in Saddle Pose, when you talk about getting more of a hamstring stretch with feet outwards. So thanks for consulting your book and giving me a helpful response!
Great for my hips but not my back!
I liked this class and can see how it'd be beneficial but I have a pinch in my upper-mid back and this class really triggered it. My hips feel open though!
Thank you for this amazing stretching and centering practice. I was the perfect amount of time and stretch. I very much liked the background music and your calming voice. I feel so much better!
Thank you for this class, my legs desperately need it! However I cannot even attempt the first pose as my hips/groin ( not entirely sure what) is so tight I cannot get my legs much wider than the mat and sit up, let alone come forward. I need to do this more than anything but after 4 years I still don't know where to start and there is never a modification for this pose. Any tips would be great thank you.
Hello Angela. Goodness I know tight groins and hips/hamstrings all too well. Have you already tried sitting on something when you do the pose? A couple of pillows or a bolster? having the hips higher than the knees. When you bend forward, all of the muscles on the back side of your body must lengthen, including the rotators which are a distinct set of muscles in and around the buttocks, femur bones and pelvis. elevating yourself and coming as far forward as is possible without straining should help. Yin is a very gradual practice. It can take weeks to release through this area. I have practiced for more than ten years to get where I am in terms of flexibility if that gives you any context. Be kind to yourself and try again as long as you don't have deep pain. Discomfort is a part of life and yoga but I wish you well on the next practice as Yin is a wonderful part of the medicine side of yoga.


With access to ferry operators throughout the UK, the US, Singapore, Malaysia,Europe and South Africa, we can help you reach your desired destination. We have made the process affordable and incredibly convenient. Priding ourselves on flexibility and customer service, Tap Ferry is here to help you!
Tapferry is owned and managed by Almantaq Technologies Sdn Bhd.


Iodine is a constituent of thyroxine, a growth hormone secreted by the thyroid. It supports the energy metabolism and is important for lactation, reproduction and fattening young animals. The results of an iodine deficiency is goitre, rough coats, slower growth and infertility.
Fodder is naturally low in sodium and iodine.
According to INRA, in 2007, average iodine levels in green fodder were 0.1 to 0.3 mg per kg DM for grasses, 0.2 mg per kg DM for legume fodder and 0.1 mg per DM for maize silage, compared to minimum RDAs of 0.5 mg per kg DM. Iodised salt feed supplements help to better meet dairy livestock needs as high levels of iodine are lost in milk.
Please comply with daily iodised salt requirements to not exceed maximum daily iodine levels (see table).
Sodium chloride, i.e. 39.1% Na (sodium).


text:
» USA
» Not for the squeamish: Man severs genitals after eating hallucinogenic mushrooms
Not for the squeamish: Man severs genitals after eating hallucinogenic mushrooms
Andrew Miller Jul 4, 2013
For some people an overactive imagination can be a dangerous thing, as this latest incident involving hallucinogenic mushrooms and a man's nether regions clearly demonstrates. The incident occurred on June 18, and can only be described as something that enters into the realms of the surreal.
Covered in blood
A 41-year-old man living in the US state of Michigan was found squatting down completely naked outside a local middle school. According to reports from local police, the man's lower body was covered in blood. Looking closer, it became apparent that the man had cut off part of his penis, which was lying on the ground. Just what could be behind this bizarre incident?
Completely unintelligible
According to Washtenaw County Police, at approximately 1 a.m. that day, the alarm at Ypsilanti Middle School was triggered, and the deputy sheriff rushed to the scene. Upon making the bizarre discovery of the man and his severed genitalia, there were attempts to ascertain from him what had happened. The man, however, spoke nothing but nonsense.
The man was in such a state of delusion and pain that he couldn't stop himself from yelling at the top of his voice. What's more, anything he did try to communicate came out as incomprehensible gibberish.
After receiving treatment and making enough of a recovery to speak coherently, the man told police that he had visited a friend, who lives near the school he was found outside, on the day the incident occurred. He admitted that he and his friend plucked some hallucinogenic mushrooms from a nearby area. The man is believed to have also been tested for the presence of other narcotics. However, as the results were still undergoing analysis, it was difficult to know exactly what, if anything, he had taken on the day.
On the road to recovery
At the present time, the man is said to be making a steady recovery. Looking at the circumstances surrounding the incident, the possibility that he severed his genitalia as a result of the hallucinogenic effects of the mushroom he'd taken looks extremely likely. Just what type of hallucinogenic trip he was experiencing, and for that matter exactly what he thought he was actually doing, remains a mystery. I'm sure even thinking about this incident will leave all the men out there feeling a bit squeamish.
There you have it, kids: Mario may become 'super' when he bags a 'shroom, but the rest of us just get messed up. Steer well clear.
[ Read in Japanese ]
(ambulance • genitalia • hallucinogenic • police • wtf)
Miyagi man arrested for calling employment office 159 times in a row without saying a single word
Serial foot licker apprehended in Kyoto after 30-minute lick-attack
Middle-aged Chinese man's "stomach pains" turn out to be his first period as a woman
American English teacher fired from Japanese high school after exposing genitals
Fukushima teacher threatens students with "Death Note"
Buy, play, quit – 10 videogames Japanese players gave up on
New Pokémon XY anime series to air October 17: will Ash finally become a Pokémon Master?
Wakayama man arrested for attaching underwear to cars of women he doesn't know
Crazy Japanese "doctor" thinks babies live in clouds, choose their mothers from the heavens
Ten-year-old boy cuts construction worker's lifeline because noise was interrupting his cartoons
Compassionate supermarket manager offers shoplifter a job instead of pressing charges
"Can you drop a bomb on America?" Japanese man shocks commuters from tracks of busy train station
Groper in Japan says he couldn't resist "young females' breasts," all victims much older than him
Mass stabbing in Japan leaves 19 dead and dozens injured
Japanese family wakes up to find complete stranger sleeping in his underwear in their living room
Man, inspired by IS video, threatens to behead ex-girlfriend
Headless corpse found floating in Osaka harbor
Osaka police sergeant arrested for putting smartphone between woman's legs on train
Junior high student shut down 444 school websites to "remind teachers they are incompetent"
Yamagata blood donor out for blood, headbutts Red Cross staff after "waiting forever" in line
Man found innocent of indecent assault denied 12 million yen compensation by Supreme Court of Japan
"I want to be the street" — Man arrested AGAIN for hiding in drain to take upskirt photos
Tokyo man arrested for stealing work boots from a poultry factory because they turn him on


text:
Why one email app went to war with Apple—and why neither one is right
by admin | Jun 18, 2020 | Technology | 0 comments
Enlarge / The login screen for Hey on an iPhone XS.
Samuel Axon
Basecamp CTO David Heinemeier Hansson launched a firestorm of public criticism of Apple after Apple rejected an update to Basecamp's new email app. Hansson's tweet thread and the ensuing controversy surfaced days before Apple's annual developer conference, and amidst news that the European Commission has opened an antitrust probe of Apple and the App Store.
The app in question is Hey, an email tool that eschews tradition to offer a better experience for a certain type of user. It requires users to pay a $99 annual subscription fee to access its features and services but offers a free trial period.
Hey's 1.0 version was approved for launch on the App Store just this week, but it came under scrutiny at Apple when Basecamp attempted to deliver a 1.0.1 update with bug fixes. As events unfolded, a call and email came from Apple that indicated Hey would have to take steps toward making its subscription available through Apple's own billing system and in-app-payments platform. Otherwise, the app would be delisted from the store.
According to Hansson, Apple told Basecamp that Hey violated rule 3.1.1 in the App Store's review guidelines. Here's the language Apple uses in those guidelines:
If you want to unlock features or functionality within your app, (by way of example: subscriptions, in-game currencies, game levels, access to premium content, or unlocking a full version), you must use in-app purchase. Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, etc. Apps and their metadata may not include buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to purchasing mechanisms other than in-app purchase.
But at first glance, Hey doesn't break that rule. It does not allow users to subscribe within the app. Instead, users must go to Hey's website to sign up through Basecamp's own billing—as is the case for many other popular apps like Spotify or Netflix. As per Apple's guidelines, Hey does not have a link or call-to-action directing users to said website.
This was understandably a source of confusion for the Hey team. Also confusing: the fact that the 1.0.1 update was rejected but not the 1.0 version, even though the update did not change anything related to this issue.
Though the tweet started the conversation, much of the meat is in a follow-up article by David Pierce in Protocol, which contains or references statements from both Hansson and Apple. That report fleshes out the details; it appears Apple is also holding Hey to a set of rules that are not included in the public guidelines.
Here's one of Pierce's key points:
Apple told me that its actual mistake was approving the app in the first place, when it didn't conform to its guidelines. Apple allows these kinds of client apps—where you can't sign up, only sign in—for business services but not consumer products. That's why Basecamp, which companies typically pay for, is allowed on the App Store when Hey, which users pay for, isn't.
Pierce added on Twitter later:
One other distinction: Apple allows "Reader" apps — things like Netflix and Kindle and Dropbox, where you're using the app to access existing subscriptions — as long as they don't offer a way to sign up. But email, messaging, etc. don't count as Reader apps.
Many members of the development community have responded to these revelations with outrage, because these distinctions are not stated or clarified in Apple's App Store review guidelines. Plus, there are numerous examples of apps that defy classification or simply don't seem to follow these rules, leaving commentators to ask what the difference really is between say, Dropbox (which doesn't appear to have this problem) and Hey (which does).
The outrage also stems from a strongly held and often voiced belief that Apple's 15 to 30 percent cut of subscriptions revenue gained through its payment system is not justified. For his part, Hansson made it clear Basecamp doesn't intend to just make the changes Apple has requested. Quoted in The Protocol, he says:
There is never in a million years a way that I am paying Apple a third of our revenues. That is obscene, and it's criminal, and I will spend every dollar that we have or ever make to burn this down until we get to somewhere better.
Apple has not yet released any additional statements, but it seems this conflict is not yet over.
Opinion: Is the "Apple tax" justified?
In his tweet thread, Hansson repeatedly compared Apple to the mob and gangsters, even though Apple has not yet been found to be breaking the law. While various players like Spotify have opened complaints, those complaints haven't been resolved, and there have been no decisive conclusions that what Apple is doing is, in fact, illegal in Europe, the United States, or most other regions.
It's difficult to make the case that Apple is a monopoly, because it does have competition, and it holds a minority market share—by an enormous margin—against its main competitor. But the winds of the legality question could shift, pending the results of the EU complaints and investigation.
Developers have long complained about the "Apple tax"—that revenue cut the company takes from apps in its App Store. To that point, Hansson is quoted in The Verge comparing Apple's cut unfavorably with those of credit card companies that handle billing for transactions like this:
Why is it that credit card processing fees hover in the 1.8-2.8% range, while Apple's App Store have sat steady at 30% on the high end? Because there's no competition! And they have a monopoly grip!
Credit cards, he argues, offer such low fees because they live in a world of fierce competition—never mind the fact that credit cards are largely fungible. And there are more reasons for this difference besides competition. Credit card companies do not offer nearly the breadth of services and support to businesses that Apple does. It's not just about payment infrastructure.
Apple provides resources and support to developers, including a wide range of APIs and software tools, that are critical to developing iOS and iPadOS apps. It is not possible to create the apps without them. Apple operates a vast editorial operation to curate and highlight apps, which many developers I have spoken with say is vital for discoverability and success on the platform. Apple spends a fortune on the research and development of hardware that developers use, like cameras, CPUs, machine-learning processors, GPUs, and more. And yes, it operates a payments system.
Apple's defense of its revenue share, when it has offered one, is similar to the defense of corporate taxes by a national government, which most people support: the earnings of a business are only possible because of the government's support and diligence in providing security, regulations, multiple forms of basic infrastructure, and so on, so it is reasonable for that business to pay a significant sum in taxes.
That's what Apple offers to developers. It's also worth considering the investment that went into the platform to begin with.


Ahead of Dying Matters Week (14 to 20 May), research from Royal London shows one in three adults (33%) have dealt with the financial affairs of someone who has died, yet only a quarter (23%) have their own comprehensive file of financial information.
A will ensures that the right people inherit from you and while most of us know how important it is to have a will and keep it up to date, many of us don't do it. Royal London research shows that three in five adults (60%) don't have a will, and a quarter (26%) of those are aged 55 and above. It's especially important for cohabitating couples to have a will, as the surviving partner does not automatically inherit any estate or possessions left behind.
If you have children it's important to decide on guardians, but three in five (58%) parents with children under 18 haven't chosen guardians should they die. Think about who you would want to step into this role and ask them if they'd be happy to do so. Then make sure you appoint them as guardians in your will.
More than one in 10 (12%) adults admitted that it would be very difficult for anyone to handle their financial affairs after they died. Pulling together all your personal and financial information into one simple document can really help your loved ones when you're gone. Royal London has produced a 'When I'm Gone List' to help you keep note of all your important financial documents and funeral wishes in one place.
Royal London's research shows that the average cost of a funeral is around £3,800, with one in six people (16%) saying they struggled with the cost. Having a plan in place to pay for your funeral will mean your family won't have to find several thousand pounds at a difficult time.
Having a conversation with your family about your wishes can remove a great deal of uncertainty for them at a difficult time. Our research shows that for those that have had to arrange a funeral, two in five (41%) were not left any instructions from the deceased. Starting a conversation might include talking about your funeral wishes with your loved ones or showing them where your important documents are kept.
"Talking about death isn't always easy, but having plans in place will lessen the financial impact and make things a little bit easier for those you leave behind. While planning can seem daunting, you can start by simply having a conversation with your loved ones about your last wishes."
More information on planning can be found on Royal London's Bereavement Hub.
All figures relating to writing a will and appointing a guardian are from YouGov carried out on behalf of Royal London. 2,089 adults were surveyed between 10th and 11th October 2017. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+).
All other figures are from an Opinium survey carried out on behalf of Royal London. 2,020 adults were surveyed between 19 and 21 September 2017. The survey was carried out online. The sample has been weighted to reflect a nationally representative audience.
The Royal London National Funeral Cost Index 2017 found that the average cost of a funeral in the UK is £3,784, an increase of 3% from 2016.
Dying Matters Week, which runs from 14 to 20 May, aims to raise awareness of the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement.


WILSONS Auctions, the UK and Ireland's largest independent auction company, is preparing for an Unreserved Prestige Auction on Thursday 29th November which will see £1.6 million worth of luxury goods seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act go under the hammer with no reserve.
The auction, which will take place at Wilsons Auctions' Belfast branch from 6pm with online bidding available, will give customers the chance to drive away with even more luxury cars including a 2018 Audi RS4 with only 500 miles, BMW M4, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes C63 and a Mercedes GLE.
Wilsons Auctions' Asset Recovery Executive, Michael Streight said, "We have pulled out all the stops this month, hosting our biggest Unreserved Prestige Auction of the year which will feature some spectacular Lots including a Mercedes-Benz SLS with less than 10,000 miles, a stunning 3.12ct loose diamond worth over £80,000 as well as an impressive collection of precious stones, jewellery and luxury watches.
"Christmas really has come earlier for our bidders as all of these ill gotten gains will be going under the hammer with no reserve, this is a great opportunity to purchase high quality goods for a more affordable price. All items will be sold to the highest bidder at the fall of the gavel.
"Each month Wilsons Auctions plays an important role in realising a large quantity of assets on behalf of our government clients which has seen us responsible in returning £100 million back into the public purse in recent years. We are proud to facilitate these auctions across the group, which are proving more and more popular each month," he concluded.
Physical viewing of Lots will take place at Wilsons Auctions' Belfast branch on Wednesday 28th November from 1pm – 6pm and Thursday 29th November from 10am. All Lots can be viewed at any time online with additional images available on request.
For full details on all Lots or to register by midday on Thursday 29th November, go to www.wilsonsauctions.com, follow on Facebook @wilsonsauctionsltd or go to @wilsonsauctions on Twitter and Instagram.


Section 131(1) of the Evidence Act 2008 provides that any communication between any parties to a dispute that occurs during negotiation, or any document prepared in connection with the negotiation, cannot be adduced as evidence in court. This confirms that the "without prejudice" privilege is established not simply by the inclusion of the words "without prejudice", but rather by the parties intentions which are to be ascertained from the nature of the communication.
Similarly, if the communication is labelled "without prejudice" but its content does not reflect a genuine attempt at settlement, the privilege may not apply. There are also numerous exceptions to the "without prejudice" privilege outlined in the Act. The misuse of the privilege can result in potential cost implications and legal argument.
Anyone seeking to rely on the "without prejudice" privilege should always give consideration to the content and purpose of the communication that they wish the privilege to attach to.


Hi everyone, after weeks of messing about with this diet, I'm going to be back on track after Thursday. I've had so much on my plate lately ( no pun intended) and I needed to get through these past few weeks with minimal amount of damage - which I have, so my last event is a Christening on Thursday.
So as of Friday morning - I AM BACK ON... THE CD WAGON. And I'll be sticking to SS 100%, with nothing to get in my way.
The reason for this new change of heart - I've just booked up to go to New York and Las Vegas with the girls in Nov. They're all gorgeous and slim and I really don't want to be the fat friend on the holiday photo's. So Operation Showgirl starts on Friday.
On Friday I will weigh and measure myself, so that I know exactly what I'm deeling with. And I'll update it on here :character00148:.
Meaning I have 33lbs to lose. I can't bear to update my ticker to reflect this :cry: so it'll just have to stay where it is until I catch up to it again.
good luck!!!!!! you can do it!
I'm itching to get started back on SS, I can't wait for Friday and I can't believe I'm wishing the week away. But I guess it's a good sign that I'm desperate to get started, hopefully it means I'll stick to it this time.
I've been looking at my photo's from the first time I went to New York and they've reminded my why I'm doing this and hopefully they'll keep me motivated. In fact I might stick a couple of them on here in case my motivation slips. Just a big fat reminder The last picture is me in 2008 to remind myself that I can do it. And I have done it before.
So I have 31lbs to lose. Starting Friday.
Good luck, you can do it! You look fab in your last picture, you'll be there again in no time!
I've also been thinking how I'll maintain - probably get the last 5lbs off with WW so I can weigh in for free haha!!
He he thats exactly what I was planning on doing but with SW. I know I can maintain my weight following SW - I did for years (but maintained it at 16st 8lbs - not exactly target weight lol).
Really looking forward to starting tomorrow, I've made it through my last event, and even left most of my food cos I wasn't that hungry - a miracle for me, I usually clear my plate then roll around feeling sick..... maybe my attitude really has changed at long last!!!
Tea - Tiramisu (made with vanilla shake, MAM and tsp coffee, num num).
And lots and lots of H2O all day long.
I'll test on Sat for ketones although I imagine I'll hit ketosis on Sunday, bring on the pink!!
surfhunny - good luck! go for it and just think of vegas. how you getting on today? i've had a crappy week (done okayish) but no TOM which was due and i feel bloated! good luck and although you look gorg enough in your pic, i am sure you can get to goal and feel better about yourself!
Hmmm...I reckon I'm going to try your tiramisu recipe. I still need to try out the jelly recipe! Maybe we should start a thread on CD legal recipes?
Yay It's Friday at last!! I'm so happy to finally be able to get started!!
So far so good. I've had choc mint shake for breakfast and 1.5l of water so far. And I'm feeling okay! I'm delaying my lunchtime shake because I'm not feeling hungry at the moment, so I'll save it for later.
This morning I've tidied the house and thrown away all the food that might tempt me. I came across a half full bag of Werthers choccies :drool: and I was soooo tempted to just have one, but I didn't :snooty:, I was strong! I even went and put them in the outside bin so that I can't get them without the neighbours thinking I've taken up Dumpster Diving . That in itself has been an achievement.
I'm really looking forward to my next weigh in instead of dreading it like I usually do.
One final thing I was thinking about was this: while I've been with my current CDC I've yo yo'd up and down at around the same weight that I am now. I'm not blaming her in the slightest, she has supported me and offered me countless idea's and different approaches to the diet, but she wasn't the one making me eat - that was all me!! So I'd really like to prove to her that I CAN DO THIS, and I can be a success story for her, instead of the whiney client who goes in, gets weighed and then sulks when the weight loss has been poor or non-existant!
Congrats on the werthers! I have got to do a food shop this weekend and am dreading it. I am only going to buy stuff my other half likes! Like mackeral & corn on the cob & steak and kidney pudding. So I will be less tempted to join in with the evening meals.
He'll think I'm spoiling him!
Good luck for this afternoon, well done for being so positive. What you say is so true. I started out on CD a couple of weeks ago and it's only been the last couple of days that I have started to enjoy doing something positive, rather than hating the fact I have to do something.
Ha ha that'll be 2 birds with 1 stone, and you'll be the best OH ever lol. I'm just going to have a quiet afternoon in, watching movies. It's not often I get time to do things like that so while I'm on day 1 I'm going to treat myself with movie men, not food!
Good idea about starting a 'Legal' recipe thread. Let me know if you do.
Right so I've made it through the afternoon . I'm glad I saved my lunchtime shake til later on, because now I've still got one left for later in the evening, which is usually a weak time for me, as boredom sets in lol. I've just had to leave my Mum & Dad's house because they were getting their dinner , normally it doesn't bother me watching other people eat, but I think because it's Day 1 and I'm serious this time, I made my excuses and left. Now I'm home wondering what to do with myself :hmm:.
I think I might have a catch up session with Flash Forward. It starts back on Channel 5 on the 22nd after a long break so I'll need to remind myself what happened so far. A night in front of the tv without nibbles arty0051: is going to be a toughie, but I need to retrain my brain to do without and there's no time like the present, right?
Urgh, right now I'm starving!!! I could chew my own arm off. So I think the only thing to do is head off to bed with a glass of water. Very rock n roll on a Friday night huh?
Well done for getting through Day 1! It'll be WI before you know it!
Hmmph I did a silly thing this morning . I got on the scales... and I've put on a lb. Now I know that's a true reading because although I got weighed on Wednesday I ate carbs at the Christening on Thursday, so I probably put on about 4lbs (my usual after carb consumption). But it doesn't make me feel any better that I've put on a lb since my official weigh in :cry:.
Anyway from now on I'm avoiding the scales like the plague, I know it does me no good to scale hop :raincloud:, I've said this before, if I've lost a decent amount my resolve weakens and I feel I need a treat. If I've only lost a tiny bit, then I feel miserable and cheat. So the scales are the enemy, for at least the next couple of weeks.
1/ I'm really not keen water and like to get it over with asap.
Right I'm off to get my first shake, think I'll just stick my hand in the box and see what I pull out. And I'm going to try really hard not to think negative thoughts about the 1lb gain!!!
Buy a 12 Week Countdown and get a Free Cookbook.


Define the different sources of light underwater.
Curious about underwater photography? Dive in! In this course, Photoshop guru Deke McClelland is joined by master diver and professional underwater photographer Hergen Spalink to explore the essential techniques, concepts, and gear involved in underwater photography. Learn what it means to shoot underwater, and how to use wide-angle and macro lenses to capture a diverse array of sea life. Discover the gear you'll need to go deep, including housings, lights, and ports, and how to use strobes and torches, along with important camera settings like aperture and ISO, to achieve the right exposure. Understand how focal length and depth of field affect underwater optics, and how to ready your jump settings before you jump in the water. Whether you're a new diver or seasoned pro, these tips and techniques will help you take your underwater photography to the next level.


Every year, me and my friends enjoy our own little "Unofficial" Holiday Cocktail Party get together. We pull out our delicious bottles of wine, cigars, different types of cheese & appetizers, and the whole nine yards. I was super happy to have the opportunity to review Cubero Cigars because of the perfect timing for our run amuck party! I was able to easily order mine on the Cubero Cigars website, and my package was delivered within 3 days. Now that's some pretty fast shipping.
The hardest decision was trying to figure out exactly which blend of Cuber Cigars I wanted us to all enjoy to help enhance our experience of the night of our tomfoolery! There are three different flavors: Blend 35 – Sweet, Blend 07 – Wine, and Blend 12 – Mocha. After too much overthinking, I decided to go with the Blend 35 – Sweet. The reason? The amazing blend that it has infused. Blend 35 – Sweet boast fine tobacco with rum, a hint of mint, and sugar cane for a sweet finish. I just knew that I picked the right wine to go along with some of those meaty cabs, robust cheese, and an amazing Artichoke and black olive pizza recipe that I got from an amazing friend of mine!
Doesn't that just look absolutely amazing?? I can't wait to share it with the guys!
I decorated up some packages with ribbons and a cute bow, and then opened up some packages and placed them a candy styled dish for presentation. I had to make it look cool, and have easy access for when everyone was ready to enjoy Cuber Cigar. Plus, I wanted to have a fun gift for all of them to take home with them to enjoy later. I also saved a package for my Father in Law to put into his stocking! I know he'll totally love these.
I hit the nail on the head with the blend that I got from Cubero Cigars. You can really taste the rum in the leaves, and the finish wasn't overly sweet at all. In fact, rum infusion really knocked a few of our really meaty cabernets out of the park! The industrial undertones of the cabernet with hint of mint and rum really did a great job in meeting each other in the middle. The guys completely agreed with me, and they can't wait to get their hands on their own to keep around the house and share at their next part they host.
These Cubero Cigars pack a lot of flavor in their small package, and we were all pleasantly happy and surprised. I have a friend getting married next year, and he's totally buying a few boxes of these for his bachelor party! What's great, is that these make amazing gifts across the board; whether it's for a gift to a new Dad, a wedding gift for the guys, Tailgate parties with your friends, and most definitely great for your next cocktail or wine party! Even better? The Price point! I can't believe how totally affordable these are. To sign up for free coupons and to find a retailer near you visit Cubero Cigars website here. Who doesn't love to save a buck or two?
How To Wow Everyone With Your Perfect Bake Skills!


text:
BlogHelpWordPress | 3 minutes
Gutenberg and WordPress 5.0
Written by Shaan Nicol
@chillybindesign
The Future of WordPress is Here 😍
Tomorrow (December 6th in the USA) is a major day for WordPress users everywhere — version 5.0 will be released, and with it, the highly anticipated Gutenberg block editor. Here's what you need to know first…
What is Gutenberg?
WordPress 5.0 will include the biggest change to WordPress in years. The new editor, known as Gutenberg, overhauls the content editing experience. Gutenberg organises content into a series of blocks that allow content editors to more easily see separation between their paragraphs and more complex content like image galleries, tables, and embedded videos.
Without being an expert developer, you can build your own custom posts and pages.
A single block is nice—reliable, clear, distinct. Discover the flexibility to use media and content, side by side, driven by your vision. Gutenberg is more than an editor. It's also the foundation that'll revolutionise customisation and site building in WordPress.
If you're familiar with editing content in MailChimp, then the new editor will work very similar to that.
Is your site ready?
The release of 5.0 will change the default editing experience. You may have to manually adjust your content to take full advantage of all Gutenberg has to offer, your existing posts and pages will not be changed, but any new content will be created using the new editor.
Updates to major versions of WordPress (depending on your hosting company) should not be automatic, so if there is no extreme urgency to update, everything should function as it currently does and you can keep using your website as you currently do.
But I'm not ready!
WordPress 5.0 and the arrival of Gutenberg is an exciting change for all of us. And sometimes change can feel intimidating. If you're not quite ready to make the switch, you install the classic editor running until you (and your site) are ready to embrace the new block editor and you can continue to manage the ongoing updates and maintenance as you currently do.
I don't have time for this!
It's true, the timing of the release isn't great, and there has been a lot of pushback from the community about the release date, but they're pushing ahead anyway.
For our website care plan clients, we've prepared your website for the Gutenberg release by pre-installing the classic editor, so your site should still function as it currently does once WordPress 5.0 and will be planning a rollout of WordPress 5.0.1 after the holiday season once a lot of the bugs have been squashed.
Version 5.0 and the introduction of the Gutenberg block editor is a huge leap forward for WordPress, and we recognise some of our clients may need additional assistance during this transition. Don't hesitate to reach out, but please understand our response times may be longer than usual as we try to help everyone navigate the changes gracefully.
I would love to support you in building, marketing, and maintaining a consistent, powerful brand that matches your brilliance and level of skill and professionalism. If there is ever anything we can do to support you, please don't hesitate to give us a call at +65 3159 1596 or email us at hello@chillybin.com.sg
P.S. this post was written using the new Gutenberg editor
Originally published 6 December, 2018 , updated 6 December, 2018
Enjoy this article? Don't forget to share.
BlogBusinessConsultancyWebsite Build
"How long will it take to build my website?"
It's the question that we get asked almost every single day, so we thought it about time that we created a quick and easy article...
BlogDesignDevelopmentMarketingSales
Mistakes You're Making On Your Homepage
One of the real issues with web design is that anyone can build a website, but only a highly-skilled web design team can create something...
BlogBusinessSingaporeWebsite Build
Everything You Need To Know About Our Website Design Process
Embarking on a custom website design is an exciting time for your business. It's a step forward, a chance to connect with a global audience,...
Sign up and get cutting-edge marketing insights delivered to your inbox.
We hate spam too, unsubscribe at any time.


text:
Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as one of the candidates
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as one of the candidates for the vacant managerial job at Chelsea, while he is also linked with Manchester United.
Read more about Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as one of the candidates
Juventus have finally moved back into the European elite
Juventus have finally moved back into the European elite after several years of playing second fiddle to the likes of Inter Milan and AC Milan.
The team may have lost yet another Champions League final – to add to the growing list – but manager Massimiliano Allegri says that the team should have won the game against Barcelona last season.
Read more about Juventus have finally moved back into the European elite
MassimilianoAllegri has offloaded a lot of his stars and it could turn into a problem
Having already won the Serie A title for 4 successive seasons, it really doesn't come as a surprise to know why Juventus are one of the top dogs for winning the Italian league once again but it won't be as easy as it was in the previous seasons.
One of the things that many people just overlook is the fact that Juventus has released or sold some of their best players. Carlos Tevez made his way to his childhood club River Plate, Juventus joined the MLS and Arturo Vidal was sold to Bayern Munich for around €38 million.
Read more about MassimilianoAllegri has offloaded a lot of his stars and it could turn into a problem
Juventus will be coming up against a formidable looking Barcelona
Juventus will be coming up against a formidable looking Barcelona attack in the 2015 Champions League final.
They face an uphill task in order to win against the favourites. The Italian club have reached this stage of the competition against all the odds. The likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were seen as the proper contenders for Barcelona, who have largely relied upon the front three of Luis Suarez, Neymar, and Lionel Messi. It is easy for other clubs to see the strength of the Catalan giants, but it has been a whole different ballgame to try and stop them.
Read more about Juventus will be coming up against a formidable looking Barcelona
Juventus remain on course for a famous treble
Juventus remain on course for a famous treble after they reached the final of the Coppa Italia by beating Fiorentina 3-0 away from home.
This was a convincing performance from the Italian Serie A leaders, who are also in the running for the Champions League title this campaign. Juventus are almost certain to retain the league title after building a 14 point advantage in the league. Their closest rivals Roma have already given up hope of a league success.
Read more about Juventus remain on course for a famous treble
INZAGHI SURVIVES
A defeat in the game versus Cesena yesterday might have been curtains for the manager of AC Milan, Filippo Inzaghi, but, that did not happen to be the case.
It was a convincing victory for Milan there at their home ground which not only kept them in top 10 in the league table, but, also gave Inzaghi some time to try and save his job.
Read more about INZAGHI SURVIVES
Massimiliano Allegri decided to extend his Career
After being by sacked Ac.Milan in January of 2014, Massimiliano Allegri decided to extend his career in Serie A by taking charge of Juventus as he replaced Antonio Conte. So far, things have been going superb for Allegri as his club is located at the top of Serie A with more than 6 points of advantage over their nearest rivals As.Roma.
Everything seems to be smooth sailing for Juventus as the Italian club is well on their way of securing their 4th successive Serie A title.
Read more about Massimiliano Allegri decided to extend his Career
Juventus lost against Napoli in Super Cup
Despite dominating for much of the match, Juventus were unable to get a victory against Napoli in the latest Super Cup meeting between the two teams. Carlos Tevez has been in superb form this campaign and he scored two goals against Napoli.
However, the Italian Serie A leaders were pegged back on both occasions by Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain. Tevez opened the scoring after just five minutes and it took Napoli 68 minutes to equalise. Both teams were unable to find the net once again in normal time and the match went into extra time.
Read more about Juventus lost against Napoli in Super Cup
Massimiliano Allegri helps Juventus great start in Series A
Massimiliano Allegri kick-started his career as the manager of Juventus in a superb form as he has guided to the top of Serie A as the Italian manager is attempting to push Juventus to their 4th consecutive Italian League title.
The responsibilities of Allegri does not only lie within the boundaries of Italy with the Serie A but also extend throughout Europe as Allegri is also expected to get Juventus past the group stages of the Champions League.
Read more about Massimiliano Allegri helps Juventus great start in Series A
Pogba aspires to become one of the best
French international and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says that he wants to become one of the best players in the world. The former Manchester United man is fast becoming one of the noted personalities in the centre of the park. He was regarded as someone with a lot of promise, but his free transfer to Juventus appears to have taken him to another level. Even though Andrea Pirlo has received widespread acclaim for helping the club win three consecutive league titles, it is clear that Pogba has also been one of the major influences.
Read more about Pogba aspires to become one of the best


text:
THE FINEST IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
Common Ground was established in 2005 by talented and professional entertainers for the sole purpose of making your listening and dancing experience fun and enjoyable.
We strive to provide you with a night of professional quality dance music that is entertaining and just plain fun to listen to. Make your next "Night Out" a fun filled experience and catch one of our shows.
Nicci Carney
Lead Vox
Shawn Rollins
Lead Vox, Sax, Flute, Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Obranovich
Lead Guitar, Vox
Brian Finnegan
Bass, Vox
Brian started playing bass at age 19 and joined his first band, Sudden Impact, a couple of months after he started to play. Since then, Brian has played for a variety of local cover band around Indianapolis and got to tour and open up for national acts such as Yngwie Malmsteen in the Summer of 1991 and Sass Jordan in the Summer of 1992. Altogether, he has been performing for over 30 years professionally. Brian brings a lot of talent and experience to the band.
Nicci's beautiful tone and pure joy for singing are evident in every performance. In addition to Common Ground, Nicci has been signing for most of her life, but has been signing in bands since 2010, and joined Common Ground in 2011.
Shawn is a very diverse vocalist that began singing professionally in the 90s. In addition to her singing talent, she is also an accomplished flute and saxophone player that studied flute at Butler University and played sax in the IUPUI jazz band under the direction of Jack Gilfoy. She also plays some acoustic guitar as well-CG is blessed to have her.
Jeff is a life-long musician/vocalist who began studying guitar in 1973 at the age of 7 and performing live with his first band at the age of 15. He studied classical guitar and piano in college, graduating with an interdisciplinary B.A. in Business, Music and Technology. In addition to guitar, keyboards and vocals, he also plays bass, banjo and ukulele.
He spent most of the 1990s and early 2000s as a full-time musician, working at a music store, giving guitar lessons, performing in multiple bands, acoustically and hosting open mic nights at clubs around OH, WV, PA and MD before relocating to Indianapolis in 2004. Post relocation, Jeff has played in several bands from Bloomington to Indianapolis.
In addition to his years in cover bands, Jeff has also written, published and received airplay for several original compositions, and was recently featured as a guest musician on two album releases from Pittsburgh area recording artist Robb McDonald.
Bobby Carney
With over 15 years of experience, Bobby has organized and played in numerous local bands. Bobby enjoys plays all forms of music and happiest when he is behind his beautiful DW kit.
Catch us Live!


text:
川井憲次 - Patlabor 2 - The Movie (Origin...
川井憲次 - Patlabor 2 - The Movie (Original Soundtrack) (LP)
We Release Whatever The Fuck We WantWRWTFWW048LTD
That color of the sky is back ... One of the few domestic anime soundtracks that can be called "Kankyo Ongaku"! A terrific reissue project has arrived alongside the monumental soundtracks such as "AKIRA" and "Ghost In The Shell" .... Kenji Kawai, one of Japan's leading film composers, is well known for his extremely unique soundtrack work, including "Ghost in the Shell," "Innocence," and "Collector Yui." From the soundtrack series of "Patlabor", which is famous for its famous work in that career, the long-awaited analog / CD reissue of one of the most popular "Patlabor 2 The Movie"!! The Swiss landmark , which is also known for its historical reproduction of Japanese ambient / ambient music such as Midori Takada, Yutaka Hirose, Satoshi Ashikawa, and Motohiko Hamase, has also come to the fore. Along with cult-like works such as "Uruseiyatsura 2 Beautiful Dreamer", "Angel's Egg", and "Ghost in the Shell" directed by Mamoru Oshii, this is a 1993 masterpiece science fiction anime movie that is popular with fans. Accompanied work. An ambient / experimental masterpiece with a sharp and beautiful distopian feel that is familiar to post-industrial music since the 10's.. Patlabor 2 --The Movie (Original Soundtrack) by Kenji Kawai
Imaginary Landscape Heavy Weight Vinyl Reissue


If you're looking for one of the most advanced vehicles on the market in Schaumburg, you'll love the 2017 Ford Escape. This compact SUV is full of features that make your life easier and more connected. Check it out today from Arlington Heights Ford.
The 2017 Ford Escape is packed with features that help keep you connected. Sync up your favorite smartphone apps to your in-vehicle computer with Ford SYNC and Ford SYNC 3. This unique system offers high-speed performance and pinch-and-swipe navigation just like your favorite mobile device so you can listen to your favorite streaming radio, check your social media, get stock prices and sports scores, and more. Enhanced voice recognition means you'll be able to place hands-free calls or issue commands without taking your hands off the wheel or eyes off the road.
When you get Sirius XM satellite radio, you won't just get over 150 channels of commercial-free music and media at your fingertips! You'll also be able to opt for in-vehicle navigation that uses real-time GPS technology to get you where you need to go with turn-by-turn directions and 3D mapping. Sirius XM Traffic and Travel Link uses satellite technology to bring you up-to-date weather and traffic information in your major metropolitan area, as well as gas prices, movie listings, and more.
The Ford Sync system doesn't just keep you connected to the outside world. When you download the FordPass system on your mobile phone, you'll also be able to connect to your car no matter where you are! Track your Escape's location and monitor fuel level, mileage, and other vital statistics. Unlock and lock your car from wherever you are. You can even schedule times to start your vehicle so it can be warmed up for you!
There's plenty of technology on the 2017 Ford Escape to make your ride more convenient in many ways. The hands-free liftgate is a class-exclusive feature that makes it easy to load up your Escape even when your hands are full. Just wave your foot under the bumper when you have the Intelligent Access Key on your person, and the liftgate will open to your specified height so you can place or remove your cargo without colliding with a ceiling or other obstacle.
The 2017 Ford Escape is packed with some of the most advanced safety features in the industry. Adaptive cruise control and collision warning uses a radar camera to scan the speed of the car ahead of you and alerts you if a collision is imminent so you can slow down. The lane-keeping system uses a special camera to scan the lane lines and alert you when you're drifting so you keep on course. Finally, the blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert detects when there's a vehicle you can't see so you can avoid any obstacle.
Are you ready to get into your 2017 Ford Escape? Arlington Heights Ford can make it happen! Call us today at (847) 870-1300 or come see us at 801 W Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights.


Our technology today is so advanced that it can even detect upcoming storms. But don't ever trust this piece of tech easily. We never know when a storm might hit our country, so it's better to prepare than to be sorry. To prepare your homestead of upcoming storms, we provided a list of tips below for you to follow.
Always make supplies a priority. In times like these, it's advisable to carry supplies that are travel-friendly especially when you decide to evacuate. Laundry baskets are handy to pack your supplies specially those collapsible ones. Don't also forget to pack your medicines as this is also important.
Go to the grocery and buy important necessities such as water and food. Stop at the gasoline station and fill up your gas tank. Also, don't forget to buy gas for your chain saws, generators, and any other cleaning tools.
Don't let that battery drain out. Get your devices ready such as smartphones and tablets by charging them before the power goes out. You can also buy a power bank to charge them even without electricity.
Some people can't decide if they should evacuate or not. Even if you're not going to evacuate, make a plan on where to go especially if you have no other choice. On the day before hurricane Katrina hits, people have no idea how bad the storm is going to be. Not until the storm hits on the next day and they find themselves settling on the roof of their houses. So it's very important to plan where to evacuate just in case you change your mind.
If you're living in a mobile, manufactured, or a historic home, you may need to evacuate even if it's just a category 1 hurricane.
Keep a lookout for TV news to see if your area or type of home requires voluntary or mandatory evacuation.
Take time to read your local government website for safety storm procedures that are available in your area.
Don't forget to keep your pets and livestock safe from the hurricane. For domestic animals, make sure to have travel accessories, and all of their food and meds are ready to go.
Check social media for people offering their homes during the storm. There are plenty of people online that offers their home to strangers.
Large livestock animals should not stay in their barns. They should be transferred into higher ground such as a wooded area to also protect them from the storm.
Check your animal's first aid kit and make sure it's full. If not, buy a handful of bandages, ointment, and medical tape to use later on.
Buy extra rope, ties, leads, harness to use on your animals if they are injured, and also for keeping them away from danger while you do some cleanup during the storm's aftermath.
If your home has many rooms, find the most safest room that can protect you and your family from storm's harm.
Board up your windows to protect it from extreme storm winds. Make sure to properly secure them so it won't budge.
Protect your chicken poops by anchoring them down to the ground. You can also tie paracord to the anchors to help hold down the chicken coops and fencing from strong winds.
The storm's aftermath may have left some debris laying outside your home. Clean up the debris by segregating the heavy from the lighter ones. Tie down heavy debris and pile them in batches while putting the lighter ones in the garbage bin.
We probably leave a lot of dirt and household chores behind when we evacuated our homes. The first thing to do when you get back home is to clean up all the mess that's left. Wash the dishes, do your laundry, pack up important items like photos and expensive gears to avoid losing them the next time a storm hits again.


text:
class AddSecretColumnToBouquet < ActiveRecord::Migration[5.1]
  def change
    add_column :bouquets, :secret, :string
  end
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Marry Your Like: Assortative Mating and Income Inequality
Jeremy Greenwood, Nezih Guner (), Georgi Kocharkov () and Cezar Santos ()
American Economic Review, 2014, vol. 104, issue 5, 348-53
Abstract: Has there been an increase in positive assortative mating? Does assortative mating contribute to household income inequality? Data from the United States Census Bureau suggests there has been a rise in assortative mating. Additionally, assortative mating affects household income inequality. In particular, if matching in 2005 between husbands and wives had been random, instead of the pattern observed in the data, then the Gini coefficient would have fallen from the observed 0.43 to 0.34, so that income inequality would be smaller. Thus, assortative mating is important for income inequality. The high level of married female labor-force participation in 2005 is important for this result.
JEL-codes: D31 J12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.104.5.348
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations: View citations in EconPapers (92) Track citations by RSS feed
http://www.aeaweb.org/articles.php?doi=10.1257/aer.104.5.348 (application/pdf)
http://www.aeaweb.org/aer/app/10405/P2014_1152_app.pdf (application/pdf)
http://www.aeaweb.org/aer/ds/10405/P2014_1152_ds.zip (application/zip)
Access to full text is restricted to AEA members and institutional subscribers.
Working Paper: Marry Your Like: Assortative Mating and Income Inequality (2015)
Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:104:y:2014:i:5:p:348-53
https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/subscriptions
American Economic Review is currently edited by Esther Duflo
More articles in American Economic Review from American Economic Association Contact information at EDIRC.
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Michael P. Albert ().
Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:104:y:2014:i:5:p:348-53


text:
<template id="input-combobox" >
<style>
  :host {
    display:inline-block;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* dropdown list */
  .dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .dropdown select {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .dropdown > * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    height: 1.5em;
  }

  .dropdown input {
    position: absolute;
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
  }
</style>
  <div class="dropdown">
    <input type="text" value="" id="input"/>
    <select id="options" onchange='this.previousElementSibling.value=this.value; this.previousElementSibling.focus();this.previousElementSibling.dispatchEvent(new Event("change")) '>
    </select>
  </div>
</template>


text:
linkedin-logo-full linkedin-logo-icon logo-404-frontlogo-404-back LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo
Close jump menu
LinkedIn logo LinkedIn logo LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Prepare Menu
Launch Menu
Succeed Menu
Insights & updates Menu
Go to Admin
People & planning
Know the product
Technical preparation
Vertical resources
Grant access
Launch comms
Curate content
Promos for engagement
Culture of learning
Trends & best practices
LinkedIn Learning blog
Top interview questions for finance professionals
What makes a good finance professional—and how do you spot them? These interview questions will help you identify ability and prowess in your next finance hire. Here, you'll find questions to help assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Use these questions to identify a candidate's technical knowledge and abilities
Use these questions to determine how a candidate handled situations in the past
Use these questions to assess a candidate's personal traits and cognitive skills
Top hard skills interview questions for finance professionals
Which factors should be considered when deciding to finance with debt vs. equity?
Why this matters:
Debt and equity are the two primary forms of funding company growth, and there are advantages and downsides to each. For example, while equity financing is advantageous in the sense that there's no repayment obligation or interest on the funds, it does dilute control of the principal stock owners. And while debt provides more control, it also comes with more risks, like bankruptcy.
What to listen for:
Candidates should be comfortable discussing these financial concepts and display an intimate knowledge of the pros and cons of each.
Top answers will emphasize the company's goals (e.g. debt helps management retain control).
What best practices are the cornerstone of a good financial model?
A financial model provides a summary of a company's expenses and earnings in spreadsheet form. These models allow companies to determine the impact of a future event and can help guide the decision-making process. There are different types of financial models, but they share a common purpose: pulling together data to inform the reader.
Answers should stress the importance of displaying complex information in a clear, consistent way.
Candidates should mention color coding, cross-checking capabilities, and the ability to produce a dashboard of graphics to easily display key metrics.
What factors drive a company to merge or acquire another company?
A true financial specialist will know that every company has different reasons for entering into a merger or acquisition (M&A) agreement. That means there's no one simple answer to this question, but qualified finance professionals should have no difficulty discussing some of the key factors at play in most cases.
Answers may include sharing resources, taking control of a larger percentage of the market share, and eliminating direct competition.
Top candidates may also touch upon the factors that lead to a successful M&A agreement, like harmonious corporate cultures.
Top behavioral questions to ask finance professionals
Tell me about a time you went against the tide of popular opinion at work. What happened? How did you handle it?
Disagreement and differing viewpoints aren't just common in business—they help build healthy discourse. You want to know that your candidate can be tactful, but they should also be willing to stand up for their convictions and possibly take an unpopular stand, especially if they're confident it's in the best interests of the company.
Look for candidates who gather all the relevant facts before making a stand, rather than acting impulsively.
Pay attention to the candidate's attitude when they answer—a smug or frustrated tone may be a red flag.
Describe one of the toughest challenges you've ever faced at work.
Everyone has faced significant challenges or failed at one time or another—but the way they handle these hurdles can tell you a lot about their character. In finance, being able to manage pressure is a requisite. This question can help you assess whether your candidate is equipped to navigate pressure and come out the other end stronger for it.
Good answers might focus on incomplete data, an obstructive manager, or an unrealistic deadline.
If a candidate is reluctant to share a challenge or claims they've never really faced one, this could be a bad sign.
Tell me about a time when a financial model or presentation said one thing, but your gut told you to dig deeper.
Qualified finance professionals read the numbers. Great finance professionals have an innate and holistic understanding of them. On paper, numbers can look good or even too good, but your new hire will ideally have an intuitive feel for when things don't add up, and they won't hesitate to put in the work to double-check.
Answers may mention factors like projections seeming too rosy or an impending competitive threat being underestimated.
Great candidates will display a strong sense of what drives metrics and the importance of qualitative factors.
How to screen finance professionals for soft skills
Imagine you were the CFO of this company. What would be your long-term concerns?
This question can help you assess a candidate's leadership potential and strategic thinking. Even if they don't know a great deal about your company's financial standing, they should be able to apply their knowledge of the market to pinpoint key concerns and highlight some strategies they'd focus on.
Look for candidates who can quickly provide a high-level overview of the company's financial position.
Top answers will touch on each of the three financial statements—the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
If you could invest in one company right now, who would it be?
Evaluating the financial health and future of companies is one of the key roles of a financial manager or executive. With this question, you're not interested in what stock the candidate chooses to discuss, but the thought process behind it. A candidate who is passionate about finance will want to have skin in the game, so they've likely pondered this question already.
Look for candidates who display knowledge and curiosity about both quantitative and qualitative measures.
Strong answers will demonstrate the candidate's ability to persuasively articulate their thoughts.
Describe a time in your career when you had to work as part of a team with people who weren't finance professionals. Did you enjoy the experience and what was the outcome?
Finance professionals don't just work with others in the finance department. They need to work with legal and compliance teams for reporting, operations to source numbers, investor relations to explain performance, and management and the board of directors to analyze performance and help chart the company's future. Teamwork and communication skills are critical to getting the job done.
Look for answers that highlight a commitment to strong collaboration and communication.
If a candidate positions themselves as the hero and doesn't give credit to fellow team members, they may not be a team player.
Ready to hire?
Post a job now Request a demo
Read our additional hiring guides.
View all roles | Back to top
LinkedIn logo © LinkedIn Corporation 2023


Announcements regarding forum features and changes. This Forum is read only.
Answers to questions you might have about the ORGAN FORUMS. User's may not start new threads here.
Post your suggestions on how to improve THE ORGAN FORUM here.
Have a problem using the forum? Ask for help here. Have a tip on how to better use forum features? Share it with others here!
Information and reviews for new products, including organs, accessories, books, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, and other publications.
This is the place to discuss the Hammond organ models and their technical aspects.
Last Post: Hammond RT3 - turning on, but no sound!
Hammond RT3 - turning on, but no sound!
Discussion of those small portable analog keyboards from the 1960's. Vox, Farfisa, etc. through the slick digital synths of this century.
Discussion of building, customizing, and repairing electronic organs.
Last Post: Wersi Helios English Build Manuals wanted, any and all boards welcome!
Wersi Helios English Build Manuals wanted, any and all boards welcome!
Last Post: The Germans of the modern world botched Cologne Cathedral.
The Germans of the modern world botched Cologne Cathedral.
Read-Only Archive of Restoration & Repair Topics prior 2018.
Wind powered organs without pipes? Of course! Discuss them here.
Last Post: Museum of harmonium building in Paris?
Museum of harmonium building in Paris?
Last Post: What is this accordion?
Stop in here for breezy conversation on any subject.
If you want to argue your point of view on such issues as pipes vs. electronics, trackers vs. non-trackers, and the politics of the organ world, you'll love this forum.
Whether you're an organist, builder, technician, or salesman this is the place to discuss job related subjects: Contracts, fees and commissions, employer/employee/customer relationships, and on the job stories and experiences.
Questions and answers about prices can be found here.
Last Post: Lowrey STARDUST electronic organ with color touch screen. Model SU/530.
Lowrey STARDUST electronic organ with color touch screen. Model SU/530.
Post links to ads you find on Craigslist, EBay, and other Internet sites here. DO NOT POST items you are selling here. Use the Forum Classifieds.