A Closer Look at the Daubert Ruling by Posner (CAFC, by Des.) in Apple v. Motorola | VLF Consulting, Inc.
Judge Posner, a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals judge sitting here by designation, released a bold Daubert ruling that illustrates how judges are demanding more rigorous quantification of damages. It contains strong commentary on two expert opinions and is worthy of some serious thought coming from a prominent appeals court judge.
Wagner's royalty was based on the cost his client Motorola would incur to design around the patent. Yet Judge Posner describes Wagner's opinion as surprisingly inadequate, because he fails to use the same approach here as he would have used outside litigation; outside of litigation, Wagner would gather information from third parties, since Motorola already would know its design-around costs. This is quite interesting, because Wagner's opinion (basing a royalty on the cost to design around) is common in IP damages cases. Here at VLF Consulting, we're not sure of the ramifications of this ruling – if other courts will rule the same way, and how such evidence of design-around costs will be handled.
Meanwhile, Napper based his $14 million opinion mainly on Motorola's customer surveys regarding the reasons they purchased the phone. Describing in detail Napper's use of the survey, Judge Posner criticizes the number of leaps Napper had to make, calling various aspects of Napper's work unreasonable, arbitrary, unverified, bizarre, and unsupportable. The root problem, according to the judge, is that the survey dealt with importance of features, but a "responsible advisor" outside of litigation would have constructed a survey to determine the incremental dollar value to the customer of having an unobstructed notification window as opposed to one that was occasionally partly obstructed. Judge Posner thus excludes Napper's damages opinions on this patent.
This leaves a couple big issues for litigants and their damages experts to wrestle with. First, how do we decide if a commissioned survey is worth the cost? The judge wanted a better survey for this $14 million claim, but what about a $1 million claim? A $200,000 claim? Posner's guidance on this point is thus: "Uncertainty is a [sic.] bad; it is tolerated only when the cost of eliminating it would exceed the benefit." Second, in cases where the relevant buyers are a few corporate buyers instead of retail consumers, surveys may not be appropriate or possible. Will the courts allow a lower evidentiary hurdle for such cases? Third, the dispositive element of a patent may not be clear until the late stages of litigation; at that point, it may not be feasible to complete a study in the allotted time.
For Apple's '949 patent, Wagner uses the same methodology (cost of a design-around, based on interviews with his client) and similarly arrives at a $100,000 royalty. Judge Posner again rejects this opinion, here noting that Wagner's assumptions about the time and cost of removing the patented functionality are "not within Wagner's competence." Here, "the dispositive element of the '949 patent is the use of a tap on the right‐hand side of the screen to switch to the next page of a Kindle book that has been loaded on the cell phone." To avoid infringement, Motorola could have replaced the tap feature in Kindle Reader with a swipe, or else shipped cell phones without the app, requiring the user to download it for free. Napper's $35 million royalty opinion was based on the premium some users pay for a desktop peripheral input device over a mouse, which he claims demonstrates the value of "gestural control." Again the judge rejects this opinion, noting that a survey could have more closely addressed the value of the "tap for next item" functionality.
An expert witness "must provide reasons for rejecting alternative hypotheses 'using scientific methods and procedures' and the elimination of those hypotheses must be founded on more than 'subjective beliefs or unsupported speculation,'" Clausen v. M/V NEW CARISSA, 339 F.3d 1049, 1058 (9th Cir. 2003), quoting Claar v. Burlington Northern R.R., 29 F.3d 499, 502 (9th Cir. 1994); see also Committee Notes on 2000 Amendment to Fed. R. Evid. 702, as an aspect of his more general duty to be as "as careful [in his litigation work] as he would be in his regular professional work outside his paid litigation consulting." Sheehan v. Daily Racing Form, Inc., supra, 104 F.3d at 942; see also Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, supra, 526 U.S. at 152.
The judge suggests that Napper could have met such requirements by (for example) quantifying the impact on sales to Motorola if it had shipped phones without the app.
For Apple's '647 patent, Napper bases his $10.5 million royalty damages on the value of a similar app available for download. But the judge rejects this methodology and notes that a "competently designed and administered consumer survey" could have answered the question better.
For Motorola's '559 patent, Judge Posner takes the similar position that Motorola's damages expert (Carla Mulhern) failed to use real-world practices in arriving at her reasonable royalty of $347 million. The judge dismissed as "nonsense" the position that Apple would pay the $347 million – just a small fraction of its profit!— without taking into account Apple's non-infringing alternatives. The judge also dismisses as "science fiction" Mulhern's lost profits calculation because Apple had non-infringing alternatives; namely, to break its contract with AT&T and use the Verizon network, or to pay the 2.25% royalty demanded by Motorola.


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Utah Woman Charged for Letting Her Cat Lie in Her Own Front Yard
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A Utah woman was surprised to find that local ordinance in the city of Murray made it illegal for her to let her cat lie in the front yard.
"When Kate Anderson was first approached by animal control, she thought something terrible had happened to their cat," according to Fox13. "Then, the officer gave her a citation, carrying the weight of two misdemeanor charges, for letting her cat lie on their own lawn."
According to the report, someone took a picture of the cat and reported it to authorities.
"That's telling me I have to call for my court date… for my misdemeanors… of having my cat outside," she said, looking at the citation. "This is a cat who is neutered and micro-chipped and vaccinated, and is not a menace to society."
She was charged with "having an animal at large," and "not having an animal license attached," both class B misdemeanors. The city of Murray defines "at large" as any animal that is not on a leash, apparently regardless of whether that animal is on private property.
Anderson was still able to laugh at the situation, though. During her Fox13 interview, the cat was running around in the yard.
"There he is, back at the scene of the crime," she said as the cat laid down on the lawn.
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Cendrillon is a chamber comic opera with dialogue in three acts by Pauline Viardot based on the story of Cinderella. The work, for a cast of seven with piano orchestration, premiered in Viardot's Paris salon on 23 April 1904, when she was 83, and was published later that year. Historians are unsure of when the opera was actually composed, although it is thought to be after the death of Viardot's friend (and possibly her lover) Ivan Turgenev in 1883 as he did not write the libretto. It has been described as "a retelling of the Cinderella story with Gallic wit, Italianate bel canto, and a quirkiness all her (Viardot's) own." The plot remains relatively faithful to Perrault's original fairy tale, but takes a much more lighthearted approach than the other operatic adaptations by Massenet, Rossini and Isouard. The evil stepmother is replaced with a bumbling and clueless stepfather and the Fairy Godmother (La Fe�e) actually appears as a guest at the party and entertains the guests with a song. A full performance of the opera lasts a little over an hour.
The collection consists of fifty watercolor and gouache sketches of set and costume designs from the production of Cendrillon.
Cendrillon watercolors and sketches, ms2638, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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Earlier this week, I blogged about a youth theater program in Minnesota, their call for submissions and the backlash amongst playwrights that it was causing.
It started with a blog from playwright Donna Hoke (you can find that in my previous two blogs on this issue), followed by a blog from producer and advocate Howard Sherman, then The Dramatists Guild of America responded and both Playbill and BroadwayWorld picked up on the story. Within the small theater and playwright world on Twitter and the like, it was a hotly discussed topic with snark, anger, some disagreements, and genuine discussion.
The artistic director, David Driscoll, has responded with a slightly more thought out message then we received last year at this time, which was "If you don't like our guidelines, don't respond." What Mr. Driscoll has said is that they never change the playwright's words without permission (Then why do your guidelines say you can? I ask) and that they plan on working with the Guild to rework their guidelines. That's good, a positive step forward. Now we need to work on educating people that they cannot change any script period without the playwright's permission.
That means if you can't find a mauve dress for your production of INTO THE WOODS, you don't just randomly change it to "purple". It means when there is confusion in a song as to who sings Kate, Serena or Pilar, you contact the licensing company/publisher who can tell you (as I recently had to do). It means asking if there is a question, and collaborating. It means, as a theater, if the writer refuses to work with you, you either do it as written or you don't do the show. It means paying for every performance and not cloaking some performances as "previews" or "sponsor nights" or dress rehearsal with an audience that pays.
#PlaywrightRespect isn't about just respecting the playwright's words, but respecting their craft and paying them for their art and educating the next generation of theater creators.
Minnesota Troupe Responds to Critical Dramatist Guild Letter About Rules for New Play Fest – Playbill.com.


World Shipping Council members operate approximately 90 percent of the global liner ship capacity, providing approximately 400 regularly scheduled services linking the continents of the world. Collectively, these services transport about 60 percent of the value of global seaborne trade, and more than US$ 4 trillion worth of goods annually.
The American Association of Port Authorities has produced a "World Port Rankings" for the top 100 ports in the world in 2015 based on both cargo tonnage and container traffic. In order to get a more accurate measure for the most active container ports one must rank based on container traffic, measured in TEU. As the largest exporter of goods moving on container services, Shanghai, China ranks as number one in the top fifty global container ports. Furthermore, Singapore still ranks as number two mainly because it is an important hub where containers from one-liner service are transferred to another liner service for on-carriage to their final destination. The tiny country of Malta has risen to a major world port by developing a transhipment hub on the island.


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Our govt removed all obstacles thwarting North East development: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government during its eight-year tenure has removed all obstacles that came in the way of the development of the North East region.
Addressing a public meeting on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the North East Council (NEC) here, he also said that improved air connectivity provided to the region has been helping the export of agricultural produce, benefiting farmers.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, Modi also said that the NDA "government has shown the red card to many obstacles that came in the way of development for the North East.
"Obstacles such as corruption, discrimination, violence and vote bank politics were removed," the PM said in his 26-minute speech.
Earlier, attempts were made to divide NE. Now, we are removing these divisions," Modi said at the meeting.
He also inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects.
Among the projects inaugurated, one is the sprawling campus of the IIM-Shillong at the New Shillong Township.
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Saraswati Puja celebrated across Assam
Pathaan Worldwide box office collection: SRK-Deepika starrer smashes records with Rs 100 crore on opening day!
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The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) provide people with specific privacy rights regarding the receipt of electronic communications.
There are specific rules on marketing calls, emails, text messages, cookies, surveillance and data gathering technologies, use of customer web traffic and location data, itemised billing, and use of directory listings. There are also rules about keeping communications services secure.
PECR is due to be updated very soon. It is expected that the updated regulations will be brought in-line with the GDPR so that the two sit together harmoniously. Financial penalties for breach of PECR are also expected to be consistent with the fines under the GDPR i.e. up to 4% of your annual global turnover for the preceding financial year or £18 million – whichever is greater – for a more serious infraction.
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Wendy Gordon | HuffPost , published by National Geographic Books.
Experienced entrepreneur and pioneer in the conscious consumer movement, Wendy is CEO and co-founder of 3P Partners, Inc, a benefit corporation on the state of New York, which in spring 2014, launched PIPs (or 'Positive Impact Points'), a virtual currency for the social impact economy. Leveraging the power of rewards, smartphone tools, and games, PIPs records, rewards and reinforces daily life choices that benefit planetary, community and personal health.
Wendy also co-founded Mothers & Others with Meryl Streep in 1989, originated the Green Guide in 1994 and served as Green Guide's General Manager after its acquisition by National Geographic in 2007.
She has collaborated on several books, including the award-winning, True Food, published by National Geographic Books.
Gordon received a BS in Geological and Geophysical Sciences from Princeton University and an MS in Environmental Health Sciences from the Harvard School of Public Health. She currently serves as vice-chair of the board of Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and sustain livelihoods by transforming land use and business practices; and as trustee of Trickle-Up, an international non-profit organization that promotes micro-enterprise development among the poor, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Rockefeller Family Fund. Gordon sits on the advisory boards for the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health and Recyclebank.


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Watch Celebrities Sing the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song
Even those born after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on TV (today marks the 25-year anniversary!)—like this '90s girl right here—probably know every word of the show's iconic theme song. But if you don't, or just need a memory refresh, do yourself a favor and watch right now: Obviously, nothing will ever beat Will Smith's original rap, but many celebrities have tried out their own versions—and they're pretty damn good! See our favorites below: One Direction "Neil Young" (but actually Jimmy Fallon) J. Cole Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, and other country stars Alex Trebek Jaden and Will Smith But perhaps the most impressive of all is this last one... David Hasselhoff PS: Find out what really happened to Aunt Viv.
By Kate Friedman
Even those born after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on TV (today marks the 25-year anniversary!)—like this '90s girl right here—probably know every word of the show's iconic theme song. But if you don't, or just need a memory refresh, do yourself a favor and watch right now:
Obviously, nothing will ever beat Will Smith's original rap, but many celebrities have tried out their own versions—and they're pretty damn good! See our favorites below:
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Europol says Silk Road and other 'Darknet' drug sites closed in crackdown; 17 arrested,
Published November 07, 2014 Associated Press
Seventeen people have been arrested in a series of coordinated raids on underground websites selling illegal drugs, a top Europol official said Friday, in one of the largest crackdowns on the so-called "Darknet" to date.
Dutch prosecutors said the arrests were made in the U.S., Ireland and Germany.
Troels Oerting, head of the European police agency's cybercrimes division, said it coordinated police operations in more than a dozen countries on Thursday from its headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. The raids included a U.S. operation in which the FBI announced the arrest in San Francisco of a man accused of running the Silk Road 2.0 online bazaar, where drugs including Ecstasy, cocaine and LSD were sold openly.
"We will go after drug dealers regardless of whether they operate in the physical or virtual world," Oerting said.
Europol said in addition to the Silk Road site, it has seized or shut down numerous other virtual marketplaces with names such as Hydra, Cloud Nine, Pandora and Blue Sky. Police seized $1 million (800,000 euros) in digital currency and $225,000 worth of cash, drugs, gold and silver.
Silk Road and similar websites are not visible on the open Internet. They can only be accessed with special browsers that encrypt web traffic for transfer via the TOR network of anonymizing servers — the Darknet. Buyers and sellers on the sites trade using digital currencies, usually Bitcoin.
"I think there will be more than 55 different markets shut down" when the operation is finished, Oerting said. "We didn't get (major sites) Agora or Evolution, because there's only so much we can do on one day."
Markets on the Darknet have flourished since the closure of the original Silk Road in October 2013. At that time police arrested Ross Ulbrecht on suspicion of operating the site under the moniker "the Dread Pirate Roberts." Ulbrecht says he is innocent of wrongdoing.
The FBI said Thursday it had arrested 26-year-old Blake Benthall on suspicion of running the Silk Road 2.0 site, which was launched weeks after the first Silk Road closed.
Benthall is expected to appear in a New York federal court Friday.
Europol head Oerting declined to give more information on arrests in other countries because he said investigations are continuing.
"In the next wave we're going to come after people using these sites," he said. "They might hear a knock at the door."
He could not confirm whether any firearms or child pornography have been seized in any of the raids. He said libertarian arguments that online markets reduce violent drug-related crime are wrong, as the violence merely goes unseen.


I'm either really early for Mondays breakfast or incredibly late for Sundays, or I could just eat it for dinner because breakfast for every meal is fine by me.
I've used this method of making porridge on the blog maybe once or twice before and I still stand by it, it is pure genius. If anyone ever tells me they don't like the texture of porridge I will automatically force feed them this, okay maybe not quite force feed but I'd throw it out there and I've converted 100% of the people I've made this for....it was one person but you know what 1 out of 1 is a solid start!
This recipe was a complete fluke, I had a bunch of pomegranate seeds left from the Crostini recipe I put up the other day and was thinking of ways to use them up and may have fallen into a bowl of the best porridge I've ever tasted. I seriously cannot stress how good this porridge is and it will definitely get you into the festive spirit.
I know some people are against chocolate in breakfast, *cough* my mum, but why wouldn't you start your day with chocolate. The original idea didn't actually have chocolate in and was a last minute add-in but the "if I can add chocolate why wouldn't I" attitude I have at the moment definitely paid off with this one. I actually made another breakfast recipe the other day and was so tempted to put chocolate in it but heavily refrained because well, I can't put chocolate in EVERYTHING but I'll probably end up putting it in when I eat it at some point. I have a little bit of a problem at the moment okay, don't judge me!
Little teeny weeny disclaimer; this method of making porridge does take a little longer (but just a little) than the normal way you make it but it's 100% worth it. Try it on a weekend, decide it's the best way to make porridge and then you could probably prep your oats before hand if you wanted to make it during the week and you're strapped for time in which case you just have to boil milk and leave it to rest while you get ready which might end up being quicker.
Place the coconut oil in a small frying pan on a low heat and melt. Add the oats, sunflower seeds and sliced almonds to the pan and mix to coat in the oil, stir frequently until fragrant and the oats begin to harden slightly.
When the oats are almost finished toasting, place the water and milk in a saucepan with the Clementine zest, honey and salt and bring the mixture to the boil. Turn the mixture down to a simmer, add the toasted oat mixture, stir, cover, then take off the heat to let the oats absorb the liquid. This takes about 10-15 minutes but the longer you leave it the better.
Once the oats have rested and all the liquid has been absorbed spoon the porridge into a bowl, top with chopped dark chocolate, a generous helping of pomegranate seeds and a few sliced almonds.
Psst, remember to eat the Clementine later so it doesn't go to waste.
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Q: Open only taking one positional argument in python on Raspberry Pi I'm having trouble with the Open() function in python. It's only taking one positional argument in some cases, and other times it's fine.
In one file, this works perfectly, but in another, an error code pops up saying open only takes one argument.
w = open("file.txt", "w")
TypeError: open() takes 1 positional argument but 2 were given
The file that works is on my windows machine, but it doesn't work every time. It doesn't seem to work at all on my Raspberry Pi.
Is this an issue with my interpreter? If so, can anyone suggest what I can do, or if there's another way to read and write to text files?

A: i think it's better explained in the python docs. You can access the info on open function through the link
https://docs.python.org/3/library/functions.html#open

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Status Sections 3A & 3B of the Land Tax Act 1956 repeal and replaced by Section 21A of the Land Tax Management Act 1956 with effect from 1 January 1991.
Prior to the enactment of the Strata Titles legislation, blocks of flats or residential units were developed under the Companies Act, now the Companies (N.S.W.) Code. In this type of development, exclusive right to occupy a particular unit is attached to the ownership of a particular share or group of shares in the company.
In some cases units are occupied as the shareholder's principal place of residence, while in other cases units are occupied by lessees.
The purpose of this ruling is to outline the provisions of the legislation in regard to the land tax liability of companies that own land on which home unit buildings are erected and to explain the effect of the legislation on the owners of shares in such companies.
is used and occupied as the principal place of residence of a person who, by virtue of being the owner of shares in the company, has an exclusive right to occupy the flat, unless that person is such an owner by reason only of being a trustee.
the shareholder entitled to occupy the unit is neither a company nor a company jointly with another person, unless the company is a trustee company acting in its representative capacity.
If a reduction of tax is not allowable only because the area of the land exceeds 2,100 square metres and the Chief Commissioner is not satisfied that the whole of the area is reasonably used in connection with the occupation of the building, a reduction is allowable on a proportionate basis under Section 3A(4) of the Land Tax Act 1956. The reduction is calculated by first determining the reduction which would be allowable if the area requirements were met (called the "initial reduction"). The "initial reduction" is then reduced to an amount which bears to the "initial reduction" the same proportion that 2,100 square metres or the area which the Chief Commissioner is satisfied is reasonably used in connection with the occupation of the building, whichever is the greater, bears to the total area of the land.
A block of 10 units is constructed on 4,200 square metres of land with an adjusted value of $400,000. One unit comprising one-tenth of the total floor area of the block meets the requirements necessary to qualify for a reduction. The Chief Commissioner is satisfied that 3,150 square metres of the land is reasonably used in connection with the occupation of the building.
Where a company is entitled to a reduction of tax in respect of a "residential unit", it must make a fresh application for each year in which it is entitled to such a reduction.
A reduction of land tax under Section 3A and 3B of the Land Tax Act 1956 is not applicable for the 1987 and subsequent land tax years if the building on the land comprises two residential units or one residential unit and one other flat, and the land is exempt from tax under the Land Tax Management Act 1956. This ensures that if the land is exempt under the Land Tax Management Act, a reduction in tax under the Land Tax Act does not apply.
Where a reduction of tax has been allowed under Section 3A or 3B of the Land Tax Act 1956 in respect of land owned by a company, Section 63A of the Land Tax Management Act 1956 provides that the owner of shares in the company who occupies a residential unit in the building erected on the land cannot be required by the company to contribute directly or indirectly towards the tax payable in respect of the land, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the memorandum or articles of association of the company.


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This week Amy from Pinked Fabrics is sponsoring $5 Friday, and the offer is 2 fat quarters of fabric + 1 yard of trim. How nice is that?
This is for any of the fabrics she shows as yardage, EXCEPT the Heather Ross prints.
We all LOVE fabric and trim, so go grab yours while the selection is best!
Order the special listing to get the special price. Ordering individual fabric listings will not give the correct price.
Make sure to leave your choices in the "note to seller" box. Amy will have to cut each order as they arrive. If you don't let her know up front, you might not get the ones you really want.
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These tuck catches have been in my hardware stash for a while, but I hadn't tried them out. They are really easy to install and a neat option for a closure! When I was a kid, my mom had a piece of luggage with these tuck catches, and I found them fascinating. We loved playing with her luggage (and her accordion!) in the attic.
They are installed with prongs. Just poke some holes for the prongs, apply some fray check to the fabric, insert the pieces, and bend the prongs back.
I only have 9 sets available right now. Maybe I'll get more in the future--they are pretty awesome. Check them out here in my etsy shop.
Ok, here is the last sample Grocery Bag for now. Sold - Thanks! This one is also a large and the print is called Max and Whiskers by Basic Grey for Moda.
The lining is Kei Honeycomb Dots in black.
This is priced by location, and shipping is included. Just pick your location from the drop-down box below and check-out. There is only one available, so if you get a sold out message it is gone.
There are two more sample Grocery Bags for today. Sold - Thanks! This is the second to last, and it is the large size.
This one is a made with a Japanese cotton printed with stripes of pink, turquoise, and brown flowers. Very charming and sweet print.
The lining is pink Kei Honeycomb Dots.
Here is another sample large Grocery Bag in Vera's Garden. Sold - Thank You! This is a great print--very vintage looking!
The lining is the same as the handles.
This sample grocery bag is the small size. Sold - Thanks! The print is Michael Miller Lovebirds.
The lining is the same as the handles--turquoise Kei Honeycomb Dots.


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Vol. 29 No. 103 (2022) /
War and Business: What Does Literature Have to Say on the Subject?
Rafael Felício Jr. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9170-1694
Ariane Cristine Roder Figueira Federal University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2900-3040
political risk, business, foreign investments, war, institutional theory
This article aims to analyze the contemporary scientific production that relates war to business through an exploratory review of the corresponding literature in which we sought to identify the main research themes and theoretical-empirical contributions on the topic. As a result, it was observed that war entails both risks and opportunities for business, presenting itself as a dichotomous environment: at times propelling, at times repulsive of investments. Another aspect highlighted in this work refers to the dispersion of literature in different areas of knowledge, which has made it difficult to build a research agenda that explores the multifaceted nature of the phenomenon. In that regard, the purpose of this article is to contribute to the articulation of such evidence by generating seven theoretical propositions and an analytical framework to point out research opportunities related to the topic in question.
Rafael Felício Jr., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Master's in Business Administration from Fluminense Federal University; Master's in Military Sciences from the Army Command and General Staff School. PhD candidate in International Business at the COPPEAD Institute of Administration at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPEAD/UFRJ). Affiliated to the Center for Studies in International Business (CENI) of the latter institution.
E-mail: rafael.felicio@coppead.ufrj.br
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9170-1694
Ariane Cristine Roder Figueira, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo (USP). Professor at the COPPEAD Institute of Administration at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Coordinator of the Center for Studies in International Business, and a researcher at the Study Group on Smart Cities at the same institution. She works as a researcher and guides undergraduate, master's and doctoral scientific works in the areas of international business, company internationalization, foreign policy, public management, political institutions and decision-making. She has published several articles in the area and the books Introduction to Foreign Policy Analysis, edited by Saraiva, and International Business: Brazilian Perspectives, by Editora Campus.
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This Is the Best Time of Day to Return Christmas Gifts
Marissa LaliberteUpdated: Dec. 04, 2019
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As the holiday cheer wears off, the last thing you want is to be stuck in a long line of cranky shoppers.
As hard as you and your loved ones try to pick out the absolute perfect present, you'll inevitably need to return something. The sweater will be the wrong size, the new coffee maker won't match your kitchen, or that home décor will be just plain hideous—er, not quite your taste.
Almost everyone is in the same boat, though, with almost two-thirds of shoppers making a return over the holiday season, according to data from the National Retail Foundation. With numbers like that, a "quick" return or exchange can turn into a headache-inducing excursion. Luckily, if you plan correctly, you can be in and out in no time.
To avoid long lines, beat the crowds by arriving right at opening time, typically around 10 a.m., says personal stylist Vanessa Valiente, creator of V-Style. "The vast majority of mornings at a store is the slowest, but the slowest mornings are on Sunday," she says. "This is true year-round and continues to be true during the holidays." Find out which 14 stores have the best return policies.
If you can't get out on a Sunday, weekday mornings—especially Mondays and Tuesdays—usually have shorter lines too, says Sarah Hollenbeck, a shopping and savings expert at offers.com. Hitting the shops on a weekday afternoon is also better than heading out after work or on a busy weekend, she says, but notes that the week after Christmas tends to be packed no matter what. Stores offer New Year's and after-Christmas sales, and shoppers flock in for the items that weren't checked off their Christmas lists. If you're still getting last-minute gifts, try these 40 tips for saving money when holiday shopping.
But for the best-of-the-best and the worst-of-the-worst, there are two days to take note of. December 26 tends to be extra-busy with people rushing out to make their Christmas returns immediately, says Valiente. On the flip side, shoppers are more inclined to cozy up at home on New Year's Day. "If you take it easy on New Year's Eve, you can be the only one in the stores doing returns on the first of the year," she says. Now that's starting the new year off right. Before heading out, make sure you know how to get a refund on almost anything.
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You all remember Target's epic Photoshop fail featuring a crotchless model with spikes coming out of her shoulders and arms.
The real victim of that unfortunate (and poorly-executed) nipping and tucking and splicing went on Ellen DeGeneres' show.
Model Tanya Marie Keller took a hilarious spin on the controversy, donning arm extensions (it's a thing) to tell the world that those swimsuit photos hadn't been poorly edited — she just has freakishly long arms.
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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – April 23, 2021
by Lyle Richardson | Apr 23, 2021 | News, NHL | 27 comments
The Avalanche clinch a playoff berth, a big night for Jakub Vrana, and more in today's NHL morning coffee headlines.
NHL.COM: The Colorado Avalanche are the second team to secure a playoff spot by doubling up the St. Louis Blue 4-2. Andre Burakovsky scored twice and Nathan MacKinnon collected three assists for the Avalanche, who were playing their first game since their schedule was postponed by a COVID-19 outbreak last week. They sit two points behind the first-place Vegas Golden Knights in the Honda West Division. Jaden Schwartz scored both goals for the Blues (44 points), who remain one point behind the fourth-place Arizona Coyotes.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: Jared Bednar surpassed Bob Hartley as the Avalanche's longest-tenured head coach with his 360th game. He's now in his fifth season in that role and has done a magnificent job coaching this former bottom-feeding club into a Stanley Cup contender.
Two shorthanded goals by Sebastian Aho carried the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. Carolina's Martin Necas picked up three assists while Florida captain Aleksander Barkov scored twice. The Hurricanes sit in first place in the Discover Central Division with 67 points, two up on the second-place Panthers. They also played without defenseman Brady Skjei as he remains sidelined indefinitely by a concussion.
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 to sit one point back of the Panthers. Blake Coleman scored twice and Ondrej Palat netted the game-winner.
Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana (NHL Images).
Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana scored four goals to lead his club over the Dallas Stars 7-3. Thomas Greiss made 43 saves for the win. The Stars (50 points) remain two points behind the fourth-place Nashville Predators in the Central. The Wings played without captain Dylan Larkin (upper-body injury) and announced Tyler Bertuzzi is done for the season with an upper-body injury.
Auston Matthews tallied his 34th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Winnipeg Jets 5-3. Mitch Marner scored twice and Nick Foligno collected an assist in his debut with the Leafs. Mark Scheifele had two points for the Jets, who lost center Adam Lowry following a headshot from Leafs winger Alex Galchenyuk. The Leafs played without defenseman Zach Bogosian, who's sidelined for more than a week with an undisclosed injury.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: With 63 points, the Leafs now hold a six-point lead over the Jets for first place in the Scotia North Division.
Shootout goals by Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov gave the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders. Ilya Samsonov made 26 saves for his second shutout of the season. The Capitals (64 points) hold a one-point lead over the Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins for the top spot in the MassMutual East Division.
Speaking of the Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, Kasperi Kapanen and Teddy Blueger each had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, Kapanen returned to action after missing 13 games with a lower-body injury. The Penguins hold second place over the Islanders with 30 wins.
The Boston Bruins picked up their sixth straight win by beating the Buffalo Sabres 5-1. David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each had a goal and an assist and Jeremy Swayman kicked out 29 shots. The Bruins sit in fourth place in the East Division with 60 points, three behind the Islanders and eight up on the New York Rangers.
Two power-play goals by James van Riemsdyk powered the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Rangers. Brian Elliott made 33 saves for the Flyers (49 points), who sit three points back of the fifth-place Rangers in the East Division.
Matt Murray had a 31-save shutout as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0. Drake Batherson had a goal and an assist as the Senators have won four of their last five games.
SPORTSNET: Arizona Coyotes winger Conor Garland is listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
STAR-TRIBUNE.COM: The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Ryan Hartman to a three-year, $5.1 million contract extension. The annual average value is $1.7 million.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hartman accepted a slight pay cut from his currently $1.9 million AAV for the security of an extra year. Cap Friendly indicates the signing leaves the Wild with $59.6 million invested in 13 players for 2021-22.
TSN: Only four players were on the NHL's COVID-19 list yesterday. Three of them were the Avalanche's Joonas Donskoi, Philipp Grubauer and Mikko Rantanen. The fourth was the Devils' P.K. Subban.
Frank Seravalli reports the NHL and NHLPA have given the International Olympic Committee until the end of May for a financial commitment for the 2022 Winter Olympics because they need to set their schedule for next season.
THE SEATTLE TIMES: The Seattle Kraken are being sued by Seattle's Kraken Lounge for $3.5 million. The lawsuit alleges the risk of irreparable harm to their brand name due to the team's name choice and plans to open the Kraken Bar & Grill at their planned training facility.
Rick W Murray	on April 23, 2021 at 9:00 am
It would an absolute slap in the face to return Swayman to the ahl. He should be the official backup. He's been brilliant and has shown he's ready to carry the load.
George O	on April 23, 2021 at 9:05 am
Someone should tell the owners of the Kraken Lounge that they aren't McDonald's.
Howard	on April 23, 2021 at 9:45 am
If anything, the publicity generated to them by having the same name as the team will help business. Come to think of it, the lawsuit is obviously just a big publicity stunt.
George O	on April 23, 2021 at 10:07 am
Heh. Hadn't thought of that. Good point Howard
habfan30	on April 23, 2021 at 10:35 am
It's an interesting lawsuit covering many bases and claims.
It's a punk rock dive bar that has been unhappy with the numbers of hockey garbed folks going there thinking it was team related and they don't want to be seen as a sports bar.
They then switch lanes and complain that a former owner of a chop and oyster restaurant will be running the Kraken bar & grill.
Dare to be different dare to be the same….which is it?
Somehow I doubt there will be any confusion between a pirate themed dive bar and a sports themed restaurant,
Their own lawsuit points out the different clientele.
I still think that Seattle Totems would have been a better choice for a name,
Ray Bark	on April 23, 2021 at 11:07 am
I think the Kraken is a good name Habsfan30, or as good as anything else I have heard.
Totem would make for an interesting logo, but Kraken has a history and a good ring to it along with plenty of logo options.
The Totems name has a long hockey history in a number of leagues and levels that are synonymous with Seattle.
Apparently Price was willing to go to Seattle until the Kraken name was chosen instead of Totems and he then nixed all discussions.
lol, just kidding obviously
George O	on April 23, 2021 at 12:12 pm
It is a weird name – but by far not the weirdest in the world of sports. The Mighty Ducks spring to mind, along with Utah hanging onto the "Jazz" moniker when the New Orleans franchise transferred there, or Calgary keeping the "Flames" when that Atlanta franchise went there.
I also thought Pittsburgh should have just retained the "Hornets" name when they got a franchise in 1967. Penguins and Igloos have no connection as there aren't any in Antarctica.
LJ	on April 23, 2021 at 11:51 am
Maybe the issue is the Kraken Lounge doesn't want the hockey team getting around to suing them for copyright infringement, George.
There are a lot of examples of a larger organization coming after a smaller one for alleged copyright infringement. Some years ago the Canadiens forced the Gazette had to change their hockey coverage from Habs Inside Out to Hockey Inside Out.
By the way, thanks to your Sens for beating the Canucks last night. The Habs need all the help they can get as they don't often help themselves.
Yeah, LJ, best part of that game was seeing Murray get his second SO in the past 3 games (the other was 2 goals against in a 4-2 win). Encouraging to see him finally settle in with some consistency. Mind you, he's also seeing better D in front of him from both the D and Fs than he did early in the season when Gudbranson and Cobourn might as well have been "totems" on the blue line.
habfan30	on April 23, 2021 at 2:04 pm
George!!!!
Coburn and Gudbranson were "totems" and not pylons…now I understand why you were unhappy when I described them as such…..too tall to be pylons.
Goalies are an odd breed as we all know and they have these periodic spells of pucks looking like beach balls, then they go back to being peas.
George O	on April 23, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Heh habfan30 – I was always more or less ambivalent when it came to Cobourn – he was part of the cost of getting two LTIRs off the books (along with Paquette) – which Ottawa would never use anyway as cap relief. As for Gudbranson, I always viewed him as a decent "grit" replacement for Borowiecki but in the 7th D role. In other words, minimal ice time per game. But Smith began putting both of them out there for 12:00 – 14:00 minutes a game and their lack of mobility became glaringly evident.
Anyway, what's done is done and now they're gone and the young guns are getting a chance to show their worth. Except to see Bernard-Docker in more games in what's left of the season, and perhaps Lassi Thompson up from Belleville. Although I can understand the reluctance to upset a winning combination and they have been getting very good D from Chabot, Zaitsev, Zub, Josh Brown (unlike early in the season), Brannstrom and Mete.
Should they lose the next game vs Vancouver badly, the game following will be the one where we can expect a change or two. But for me, I hope that doesn't happen. I can wait til next season to see the new faces.
Expect to see – damned auto-correct
ed vanimpe	on April 23, 2021 at 10:13 am
They deserved to be sued for picking a dumb name like the Kraken in the first place …
Caper	on April 23, 2021 at 10:52 am
Boston picked up their 6 straight victory last night, not 5th as stated above.
They haven't loss since the trade deadline.
Need to take care of business with the Sabres, who are playing grind out hockey.
Side note Pierre McGuire say whoever doesn't consider Brad Marchand for the Selke should have their vote taken away.
Obe	on April 23, 2021 at 11:03 am
Swayman is the real deal he could start next year not sure how many games he can play before he can't be put down without being picked up. Bergeron should always win Selke but bad Brad should get votes for Hart but impossible to not give it to McDavid.
JJB	on April 23, 2021 at 11:26 am
Whatever happened to Matt Murray when he was hurt… thank you! Last 3 games he has played on an elite level. Just wow!
BCLeafFan	on April 23, 2021 at 12:19 pm
Now if Freddy Andersen comes back like Matt Murray, Leafland will be thrilled.
Maybe that switch in goalie coaches has helped a bit JJB.
Chrisms	on April 23, 2021 at 1:02 pm
It's murray being Murray. Consistency not his thing. Very talented. Get used to it for a few years.
Never too old to learn new … err … techniques!
Joe	on April 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm
Swayman Just acts like he's done this before and will only get better….Bruins are going to have to make a decision on what to do with Rask at season end …. I doubt he takes a team discount and he's probably going to want more than the 7 million per he's making now…….
One or two of Krejci…Rask…. Hall won't be coming back next season
Ray Bark	on April 23, 2021 at 3:11 pm
I think all 3 will earn less than they did this season. We can afford all 3 back, but ya, don't think all 3 will be.
I'm optimistic on Swayman as well. 6 games does not a starter make.
Not if you trying to win and at the end of your window. Risky.
GP	on April 23, 2021 at 3:23 pm
The officiating in the Florida Carolina game was perhaps the most inconsistent I have ever seen in an NHL game. Fortunately Florida only went 1 for 9 on the power play so it didn't affect the outcome of the game. Carolina's PK unit was exceptional and had 2 short handed goals.
I've watched Pesce and Slavin play some great defensive games but last night performance was at another level. There were many moments in the 3rd period that I thought both players had nothing left to give and some how they found more. Pesce played 28 minutes including almost 10 minutes of PK and Slavin played 27 including 12 minutes of PK. Carolina had to kill off 4 PK's in the last 10 minutes of the game.
What makes this team so fun to watch is how hard they compete.
GO, that's a reflection of their coach, Rod Brind-Amour, who was one of the consistently hardest working players in the history of the game – regardless of the score. He always reminded me a lot of Claude "Joe" Provost in that regard.
The Golden Jet still has nightmares of Claude Provost, the ultimate checker who was an integral part of 9 Stanley Cups
Yeah, some media types tend to credit those 9 cups with dumb luck for being on such a power-house team – but Provost was every bit as important to those cups as any of the more recognized "stars." I can still see those bow-legs working like pistons as he swiftly switched from defense to offense after stealing the puck.
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Auburn man arrested in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, accused of assaulting officers and spraying chemical
Sean Michael McHugh is accused of pushing a metal sign into Capitol Police officers and spraying them with a yellow chemical spray, according to the Justice Department.
Updated: 11:13 PM PDT May 28, 2021
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STEPHANIE: NEARLY SIX MONTHS AFTER A MOB LAID SEIGE ON OUR NATION'S CAPITOL, THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR SUSPECTS. ON THURSDAY, FEDERAL AGENTS ARRESTED ANOTHER LOCAL MAN -- 34-YEAR-OLD SEAN MICHAEL MCHUGH OF AUBURN. HE IS NOW THE FOURTH KNOWN PERSON FROM THE SACRAMENTO AREA TO FACE CHARGES TIED TO THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK. COURT DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY KCRA 3 STATE MCHUGH WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA ENCOURAGING DISRUPTIVE AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT. ASSAULTING U.S. CAPITOL POLICE BY PUSHING A LARGE SIGN INTO A LINE OF OFFICERS AND SPRAYING A CHEMICAL AT UNIFORMED POLICE. PHOTOS FROM THE SAME COURT DOCUMENTS SHOW A MAN FEDERAL AGENTS BELIEVE TO BE MCHUGH ON THE LOWER WEST TERRACE OF THE CAPITOL, HOLDING A BULLHORN AND SPRAYING A YELLOW CHEMICAL IN THE DIRECTION OF POLICE. THE CANNISTER IS PICTURED HOLSTERED TO THE MAN'S HIP. MCHUGH WAS ON PROBATION FOR A DIFFERENT CASE IN 2018. HE CHECKED IN WITH HIS PROBATION OFFICER IN OCTOBER LAST YEAR, SENDING HER THIS PHOTO. FEDERAL AGENTS COMPARED THIS IMAGE WITH THOSE TAKEN OFF OF POLICE BODYCAMERA AT THE CAPITOL TO MAKE A POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. >> I DON'T KNOW, SHOCKING. STEPHANIE: THE NEWS OF THE ARREST, SURPRISING AT LEAST ONE NEIGHBOR. >> WE'VE KNOWN HIM SINCE WE MOVED HERE, HE'S VERY NICE. NOTHING BAD TO SAY. HE DID ELECTRIC WORK IN OUR HOUSE. STEPHANIE: WE KNOW THAT MCHUGH LIVED IN THIS BUILDING. WE TRIED TO KNOCK ON THE DOOR, BUT WERE TURNED AWAY BY A WOMAN WHO APPEARED TO ALSO LIVE THERE. MCHUGH IS NOW UNDER FEDERAL HOLD AT THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY MAIN JAIL. HE IS CHARGED WITH FEDERAL OFFENSES INCLUDING ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH A DEADLY OR DANGEROUS WEAPON, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, AND PHYSICAL VIOLENCE ON CAPITOL GROUNDS. THE CASE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY METRO POLICE, AND AGENTS WITH THE FBI'S SACRAMENTO AND WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICES. THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IS PROSECUTING THE CASE. SOME 440 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED SO FAR ON CHARGES RELATED TO THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL. FIVE PEOPLE DIED IN THE INSURRECTION THAT DAY, INCLUDING A CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER. REPORTING FROM AUBURN, STEPHANIE LIN, KCRA 3 NEWS. EDIE: MCHUGH IS DUE BACK IN COURT ON TUESDAY. ANYONE WITH TIPS RELATED TO THE JANUARY 6 CAPITOL RIOTS IS ASKED TO HELP THE FBI WITH THEIR INVESTIGATION. CALL 1-800-CALL-FBI, OR VISIT TIPS.FBI.GOV. THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MCHUGH ALSO SAYS THERE WAS A WOMAN WITH HIM. IT SAYS IT APPEARS SHE WAS ALSO PART OF THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION. THAT SHE STAYED IN HIS HOTEL ROOM AND TRAVELED UNDER HIS EXPEDIA RESERVATION. BUT BECAUSE SHE'S A WEARING A HAT AND FACE MASK IN ALL
A 34-year-old Auburn man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Sean Michael McHugh is accused of pushing a metal sign into Capitol Police officers and spraying them with a yellow chemical spray, according to the Justice Department. He was allegedly caught on officer body camera footage during the assault. McHugh was arrested Thursday and faces charges that include assault on law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon, obstruction of justice and physical violence on Capitol grounds, according to a DOJ release. According to court documents, McHugh was on the Lower West Terrace and allegedly heard yelling at officers "you're protecting communists" and "there is a Second Amendment behind us, what are you going to do then?"He allegedly encouraged others to "engage in disruptive and disorderly conduct" and is accused of pushing a "large metal sign" into a line of uniformed police officers while yelling into a megaphone, "Put it up there! Put it up there!"Video also allegedly shows him shooting officers "with a yellow spray.""Other footage captures the spray bottle, which McHugh holstered at his right hip," court documents say.McHugh made an initial court appearance in the Eastern District of California on Friday. KCRA 3 spoke with at least one neighbor who lived near McHugh."We've known him since we moved here, he's very nice," said Samantha S. "Nothing bad to say. He did electric work in our house."The neighbor went on to say when McHugh did visit, he never spoke of politics or President Donald Trump. "I had no idea he would go ," she added.About 440 people have so far been arrested on charges stemming from the attack on the Capitol, including 125 who are charged with assault or impeding law enforcement, the Justice Department said. News of the arrest comes as Senate Republicans on Friday blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly riot.
A 34-year-old Auburn man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Sean Michael McHugh is accused of pushing a metal sign into Capitol Police officers and spraying them with a yellow chemical spray, according to the Justice Department. He was allegedly caught on officer body camera footage during the assault.
McHugh was arrested Thursday and faces charges that include assault on law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon, obstruction of justice and physical violence on Capitol grounds, according to a DOJ release.
According to court documents, McHugh was on the Lower West Terrace and allegedly heard yelling at officers "you're protecting communists" and "there is a Second Amendment behind us, what are you going to do then?"
He allegedly encouraged others to "engage in disruptive and disorderly conduct" and is accused of pushing a "large metal sign" into a line of uniformed police officers while yelling into a megaphone, "Put it up there! Put it up there!"
Video also allegedly shows him shooting officers "with a yellow spray."
"Other footage captures the spray bottle, which McHugh holstered at his right hip," court documents say.
McHugh made an initial court appearance in the Eastern District of California on Friday.
KCRA 3 spoke with at least one neighbor who lived near McHugh.
"We've known him since we moved here, he's very nice," said Samantha S. "Nothing bad to say. He did electric work in our house."
The neighbor went on to say when McHugh did visit, he never spoke of politics or President Donald Trump.
"I had no idea he would go [to the insurrection]," she added.
About 440 people have so far been arrested on charges stemming from the attack on the Capitol, including 125 who are charged with assault or impeding law enforcement, the Justice Department said.
News of the arrest comes as Senate Republicans on Friday blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly riot.


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Don't pack too much food into your mouth, it's all got to be squeezed through a thin tube called your intestines!
Mid Week Healthy Goal:Slow down.
Learn to enjoy eating again. Eating includes many steps such as putting the food in our mouth, chewing, smelling, tasting and feeling the texture of the food.
Schedule in 1 day a week where you will concentrate on enjoying the process of cooking a meal, and sitting down to eat it. You owe it to yourself. Take time to eat the meal slowly, and determine if you may have been eating too quickly in the past.
The world is such a busy place now, that we don't eat. Sure, we put the food in our mouth, chew it once, swallow and it's done…but we often don't have the time to smell or taste the food nor do we acknowledge how lucky we are to have such nutritious wholesome food right in front of us. And we wonder why 10 mins later we are hungry, or 'craving' foods such as chocolate and then overindulge. Or, we get tummy pains or bloating after a sandwhich and blame gluten in the bread, but it may just be that we have eaten the sandwhich so fast that our body is having problems digesting such a large amount of food that has been thrown in all at once.
Don't eat standing up. Sit down at a table and make sure your feet are firmly on the ground.
Put only enough food in as your mouth will hold.
Chew and swallow the mouthful before putting more food in your mouth.
Take a breath in and out in between mouthfuls of food.
Examine the flavour, texture of the food you are eating.
Slow down…and eat. Stay happy and healthy – the Nutrition Guru and the Chef.
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11 ways to build a better hospital IT department
By 10/15/2013
What are the best ways to motivate hospital IT employees? To inspire their best work?
We can learn a lot from the employees themselves. More than 5,500 of them responded to a recent survey from Healthcare IT News. The publication used the responses to determine which hospitals earned a spot on the "Best Hospital IT Departments" list.
We're proud that 20 out of the 25 "Best Hospital IT Departments" use one or more Allscripts products.
Survey respondents are clear about what they want from their teams. Profiles of the winners share great examples of best practices:
1. Connect with patients.
At Henry Ford Health System, clinical teams invite IT to help explain new technology during patient encounters. It's a valuable experience for clinical and IT teams, and keeps the focus on the needs of patients.
2. Broaden skill sets.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's IT director, Adem Arslani said, "If some folks are getting a little tired of what they are doing, I see what I can do to make it more interesting…We do a lot of cross-training."
3. Foster a caring culture.
Blessing Hospital prioritizes mutual respect, which serves as a sturdy foundation for patient care. (See a recent video about how Blessing Hospital improved its financial performance.)
4. Have fun.
From a Gumbo Cook-off at Ochsner Health System to costume contests at Mercy Medical Center to the "Fun Committee" at Meridan Health – IT teams that play together, stay together.
5. Connect to the cause.
At Trinitas Regional Medical Center (an Allscripts Managed IT Services client), CIO Judy Comitto said her team's intense loyalty and focus on the mission has earned the respect of some of the hospital's toughest customers: doctors. The IT staffers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America are not employees; they are stakeholders in the battle against cancer.
6. Communicate openly.
Jim Murry, CIO at UC Irvine Health, has an open-door policy and frequent "skip-level" meetings to hear from all levels of the organization. Teams at JPS Health Network have team huddles every morning to share news.
7. Enable work-life balance.
When big projects come up, sometimes IT employees have to spend long hours at work. The VP of IT at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center recognizes the importance of balance, giving employees, "…flexibility to make their child's school play or even just head to the beach."
8. Put teamwork first.
Washington Regional Medical Center plays as a team to make it to the "quality care end zone." Union Hospital also enjoys a reputation of working well with clinical departments. As leader of the IT team at Self Regional Healthcare, Andy Hartung was proud to observe, "I don't know that I have any individual that strikes out on their own for their own success as much as the success of the department and of the hospital."
9. Encourage innovation.
For inspiration, look to the Wild Idea Team at Lehigh Valley Health Network. This interdepartmental group looks for ways to improve patient care. For example, the LVHN Burn Center regularly uses a virtual "Snow World" that places patients in "cold" environments and reduces the need for painkillers. Being open to new cabling approaches during a data center construction project saved a lot of money and time at Roper St. Francis.
10. Follow through on organizational commitments.
Bernie Clement, CIO at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center said of his organization's culture, "They have the discipline to plan and stick to their plan, and they stress accountability within their leadership ranks."
11. Recognize a job well done.
Ann Lara, CIO at Union Hospital of Cecil County, makes a point of spending time with her team. "It's important to recognize – and give credit for – all the good that they're doing," she said. Bonuses and congratulatory emails are part of the program at Saint Francis Medical Center.
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Real estate investment seems like a sure-fire way to get rich — after all, land will always be valuable. However, real estate is a dangerous game, and you stand to lose a great deal by jumping in without experience or education.
Real estate investment is more than buying and selling properties: It is buying and selling the right properties at the right time. To get a sense for the rights and wrongs of real estate, you need to take baby steps into this investment opportunity. You can also get some good advice by following real estate experts like Than Merrill on Twitter. This guide will show you how to put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking into a successful real estate investment career.
Cash flow income. You can buy real estate properties and use them to generate a steady stream of incoming cash. For example, you might buy or build apartment or office buildings to collect rent. As long as your tenants are trustworthy, you can usually enjoy a healthy income from this method.
Appreciation. Unlike most other items you own, your real estate properties will likely increase in value for a variety of reasons. Real estate appreciation is a risky game that requires experience with specific markets. Generally, it is riskier than buying properties for cash flow income.
Related income. "Specialists" in the real estate industry, such as brokers or management companies, make money by buying, selling, and managing properties. Typically, they make a commission of the total, meaning their income is less than investors and owners, but their risk is also lower.
Ancillary income. Ancillary investments include sources of revenue like vending machines or laundry facilities strategically placed around real estate properties. For some investors, these mini-businesses can generate significant profits.
Residential. Houses, apartment buildings, townhouses, vacation houses — anywhere someone can live is considered residential. You determine the length of the tenant's lease, but most residential rental properties operate on a 12-month basis.
Commercial. Office buildings and skyscrapers are leased to companies and small business owners for several years at a time. This offers you more stability in your cash flow, but might prevent you from capitalizing on a hot market.
Industrial. Warehouses, distribution centers, storage units, and other special-purpose properties can be leased by tenants for short periods.
Retail. Shopping and strip malls as well as other retail storefronts can be lucrative, especially if you request a percentage of your tenants' sales in addition to base rent.
Mixed-use. Properties that combine any of the above two (or more) real estate types into a single project. These are becoming incredibly common in urban areas, where retail or office space combined with residential space provides higher quality of living and greater income potential.
REIT. You invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) the way you would a stock or mutual fund. However, unlike stocks and mutual funds, REITs are composed entirely of real estate properties There are different types of REITs that work with specific types of real estate. In fact, investing with REITs before you buy your own properties is a safe way to become more familiar with different markets.
If you are attempting to begin investing in real estate with no experience whatsoever, you absolutely must find a mentor. Because real estate is so risky — and because it deals with such significant amounts of money — it is easy to make mistakes that financially cripple you for life. It isn't difficult to find information on how to invest in real estate, but if you couple your research with advice from an ally or guide, you are sure to build a real estate investment foundation you can trust.
Finally, it's unlikely that you have unlimited cash to spend on your new real estate investment career. You don't need to buy multi-million-dollar apartment complexes at the outset; if you are a successful investor, that will come in time. To begin, you should feel safe and sensible with a modest flip.
In fact, a smart way to begin investing is to assume you will lose everything you invest. If that occurs, you should still have enough money left to keep a roof over your head and food in your mouth. A smart investor knows their financial and emotional limits.
For most entrepreneurs, cash flow is a concern. Until your business starts turning a profit and growing, it can be tricky to manage all your expenses. Even when your business is doing well, there may be times when you need some additional funds to expand or take advantage of new opportunities.
When you need money for your business, your first instinct might be to head to the bank and apply for a loan. Although this has proven to be a smart move for many business owners, and there are programs in place for all types of businesses, there are some things that you need to know before you begin the process of applying for a loan. If you go in unprepared, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
Since the Great Recession, banks have become a lot more selective when it comes to lending money. This doesn't mean that you won't get a loan if you're financial background is less than perfect, but it does mean that you are going to have to supply a lot of information and paperwork to the lender in order to get approved. Not only will you need to provide a business plan that outlines how you will use and repay the money, but you can also expect to supply copies of cash flow statement, profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and other documentation to demonstrate your creditworthiness and ability to repay the loan. Because gathering and reviewing all this paperwork takes time, it might be several weeks before you have an answer on your application — and there will probably be times when you think you've turned everything in, only to receive another request for additional documents.
Because banks want to have a complete picture of your financial picture before they hand over the cash, you're most likely going to have to supply information about your personal finances as well as your business finances. The bank is likely to run a credit check on you personally, as well as the business, and also request copies of your tax returns and information on all of your assets and liabilities. Again, a less than perfect personal financial history is not going to disqualify you from getting a loan, but it could affect how much you get and your interest rate.
Some banks will only grant you a loan if you provide a guarantee via collateral — such as your home. That way, if you default on the loan, the bank can seize your assets as repayment. Because there is some risk inherent in personal guarantees, you need to proceed carefully.
When you borrow money from a bank for your business, there are limits on how you can use that cash. You can only spend it for the purpose for which you applied. In other words, if you took out a loan to purchase equipment, you cannot use that money to pay staff salaries. You need to apply for the specific type of loan you need, whether that's equipment, real estate, working capital, or other expenses.
Unlike other types of financing, such as credit cards, that have hard and fast rules about credit history, debt-to-income ratio, and income that determine whether you qualify, business loans do not have those same rules. Banks have the ability to look at applications individually, and evaluate all of the factors before making a decision. Being strong in one area can offset a weakness in another; at the same time, several weaknesses can't be overlooked because you have some strengths. Be prepared to explain your finances and make your case.
Finally, the bank isn't your only option for securing cash for your business. There are a number of alternative financing options that may be a better fit for your situation. Invoice factoring, for example, can solve short term cash flow problems quickly, and often more inexpensively than a bank loan. Before you jump through bank hoops or incur unnecessary costs and headaches, explore other options and weigh them against a traditional loan.
Securing financing for your business can be a stressful process, but if you're armed with information and know what to expect, it doesn't have to be. Do your homework, and get the money you need without surprises.
To make more money over your lifetime, it usually helps to have a degree from an accredited university. This can not only make it easier to land your first job, but also to move up the ranks and earn more as the years go by.
However, while spending money on education is a worthwhile investment, you do need to avoid coming out of university with serious amounts of debt that you'll never be able to pay off, or that will take you a large amount of your career to get on top of. To help you on your way, read on for five key tips you can follow today to get a college degree without lots of debt.
For starters, it pays to think about choosing a degree offered via online study. There are lots of courses available this way nowadays, from online MBAs with no GMAT required, to degrees in marketing, arts, education, engineering, and most other areas of interest.
When you opt for an online course rather than one that requires you to go to a campus each week, you can save money, and reduce your debt, in multiple ways. For example, rather than having to move away from home to attend university, you can study from anywhere, which means you can stay at home for longer and save money on costs such as accommodation, food, laundry, and utilities.
Another benefit of online programs is that their flexibility means you can still work in a job while you study. You don't have to be on campus on specific days or for set times, and can instead work your studies around your own, personal schedule. This, in turn, means you can earn an income as you learn, and avoid having to rack up so much debt.
Next, keep in mind that different universities can charge very different levels of fees for attending their institutions. As such, it can be worthwhile choosing a more affordable college. Most will be accredited in just the same ways, and will all provide you with the same kinds of opportunities (although you do need to do your research on this front to make sure your choice is adequate).
While you might like the idea of attending a prestigious university that's well-known around the world, it's quite possible your job prospects won't actually be any better from choosing a more costly one. This is something to weigh up when making your decision.
Furthermore, be as sure as you can about the particular type of course you're choosing too. If you want to avoid racking up huge debt, try to pick the best course for your needs the first time around. Instead of enrolling in a program just because your family pressure you to do so, or because you think it's a "safe" option, find something you're actually interested in. This will help you complete the whole degree, rather than wasting time and money on classes in the wrong program, and then having to start all over again with a new one.
It's also helpful if you look for ways to reduce your overall time spent studying. Each month you're paying for courses, accommodation, books and other expenses, and not out in the workforce, adds up. Think about opting for a combined degree, rather than finishing one and then starting on a second one (this can often save at least a year); or choose an accelerated program. You can also apply to receive college credit for prior knowledge, or gain extra credits for taking additional classes outside of normal term hours.
To reduce the amount of debt you walk out of university with, you should investigate financial support options too. There are numerous national, state, and local government scholarships, grants and other funding which can be applied for, as well as programs run by private organizations and colleges to support local students. Most of these types of funds never have to be repaid, and they can cover various expenses like tuition, books, and board.
Lastly, while you're at college, look for ways to be frugal with your spending too. Try to find the most affordable accommodation possible (this might mean boarding with numerous roommates), and avoid spending hundreds of dollars on partying, new clothing, and other unnecessary expenses. Consider cooking for yourself rather than eating out all the time; and save money by purchasing second-hand textbooks, instead of new ones.


Military officials in Pakistan say a firefight with Islamist militants near the border with Afghanistan Sunday left four soldiers and 12 insurgents dead.
The army's media wing says "fleeing terrorists also left behind 3 of their dead bodies."
The fighting occurred in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan, a semi-autonomous tribal region where major counter-militancy army operations are under way.
Earlier, a roadside bomb in the same region killed three paramilitary soldiers and wounded six others. Officials say the attack in Raghzai village targeted a military convoy.
Pakistan's military says the year-long counter-militancy campaign in Waziristan and surrounding areas has so far killed nearly 3,000 insurgents while more than 350 troops also died.
Army commanders say the offensive is now in its final stages and is trying to eliminate the remaining few militant pockets. But independent verification of the official claims is difficult to ascertain.
The operation is targeting the Pakistani Taliban, an alliance of extremist outfits waging a bloody insurgency against the state.
Army officials acknowledge that troops are meeting fierce resistance in the Shawal Valley of North Waziristan where fugitive commanders and fighters of the Afghan Taliban until recently were entrenched and organizing cross-border attacks.


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Prosecutor Wants Acquittals for Golden Dawn, Murder Conviction Too
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Magda Fyssa. (Photo by Eurokinissi/ Sotiris Dimitropoulos)
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ATHENS - Setting aside thousands of pages of evidence and testimony claiming the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party's hierarchy and dozens of members committed a string of crimes, a prosecutor said 17 of the leaders should be found innocent but that a member charged with killing an anti-Fascist hip-hop artist guilty.
That came nearly 4 ½ years after the trial began with Three-justice Appeals Court prosecutor Adamantia Economou recommending the verdict, saying Giorgos Roupakis had killed Pavlos Fyssas in 2013 but that party leaders hadn't committed any crimes.
Party leader Nikos Michaloliakos and other high-ranking officials should be acquitted of charges of running a criminal organization, the prosecutor said before the trial had even finished, drawing the wrath of Fyssas' mother.
"Today, on the 18th, Pavlos Fyssas has been dead for 75 months. You chose today to stab him again?" Magda Fyssa asked the prosecutor before departing the courtroom after Oikonomou said despite the mountain of evidence presented that there weren't sufficient grounds to find the defendants guilty of any crimes, including the murders of Fyssas and 27-year-old Pakistani laborer Shazat Luqman, both in 2013.
She said Roupakias was acting on his own when he stabbed the musician and recommended leniency for for nine party members accused of two brutal attacks carried out, in 2012 and 2013, on four Egyptian fishermen and on a group of Communist-affiliated PAME unionists in the Piraeus port suburb of Perama, Greek media reports said.
The prosecutor described these incidents as "isolated acts for which the leadership was not responsible." She added: "A political party's ideology is irrelevant from the point of view of criminal law; what we're investigating are criminal acts," although critics said members were incited by the neo-Nazi ideology of violence.
She said Golden Dawn's failure to gain re-election to Parliament this summer was a form of punishment because it lost popularity after the killing of Fyssas and other crimes for which she said party leaders weren't responsible.
Nearly 70 people were initially charged in a massive indictment but it wasn't reported what recommendations were made for others apart from those the prosecutor said weren't guilty.


Landmark Education graduate Kathleen Gibbs has founded Joy2theWorld.org, a non-profit microlending organization designed to empower women in Africa. Founded less than a year ago, Joy2theWorld has gone from being an idea to a reality that is already making a difference in the lives of thousands of villagers in Ghana.
When Kathleen Gibbs did the Landmark Advanced Course, she realized that she was a leader. She wasn't entirely sure how her leadership would effect the world. Early last year, a friend asked Gibbs what she wanted to do when she retired. Gibbs, who has a business background, indicated she wanted to help people in need setting up their businesses.
Soon after she attended a finance conference, she was impressed by a speaker who spoke about microcredit (very small loans to help impoverished people start personal businesses) in Africa. Through the speaker she got connected to WomensTrust, Inc., a group that implemented microcredit programs to women in rural Ghana. She went to Ghana with the program last August and what she saw opened her eyes. The village of Pokuase, which had been crushed by poverty a few years earlier, had a vibrant and thriving economy–There were 1,000 microcredit clients in that one village. She got to help nurses with some basic healthcare, and she got to see local council meetings to see how things worked. Gibbs sat in on math and English classes for the women.
The day before she was to return to the United States, she was sent to the nearby village of Medie. She thought she was just going there to assess the situation, but when she arrived, there were 50 woman waiting for loans! Gibbs determined to make it happen. She promised to return in January.
She returned to the U.S. committed to transforming Medie and the surrounding villages the same way WomensTrust had transformed Pokuase. She was starting the Team Management Leadership Program, and the training in team building was critical to Gibbs as she put together her own team and formed Joy2theWorld as an affiliate of WomensTrust. Her key partner became Kay Farjadi, who also is in the TMLP, who contributed mightily to their fundraising efforts and everything else they might need. She also enrolled a nurse who came along to help provide some basic preventative medical care for the village as well.
When they went back to Ghana in January, the woman from the villages surrounding Medie were waiting for her. She had been told to expect 50 microloan requests; she came to Ghana with the money for 100 of them. There were actually 300 women there requesting loans! While they were there, Gibbs also looked at what else besides microloans would help the villages achieve stability. In a place where 1 out 5 babies die in childbirth, she saw that even more basic, preventative health care would make a huge difference. One of the villages completely lacked electricity. This is a big problem in a hot climate, as food preservation is impossible, which makes hunger a big risk.
She met with government officials, including the head of the Food and Drug Board of Ghana, who promised her whatever medical supplies she needed, and the head of the country's Environmental Protection Agency, who upon hearing Gibbs' idea to bring solar panels to the villagers for electricity was so enthusiastic about her work that he gave her paperwork for her to be able to move around the country freely to get whatever she needed to make it happen.
Currently 32 of the loans have been completed and many more are in process. Gibbs, Fajadi and her team are putting together a complete medical team, and they've gotten John Wade (TMLP) to head up an environmental team to take on the electricity problem. Their plan is to raise $1,000,000 this year. While it took WomensTrust about five years to revitalize Pokuase, Gibbs plans to have the Medie area thriving within three years. She is also looking to replicate the blueprint of economic recovery, from microcredit to include education, healthcare and the environment, to be able to replicate it in other parts of the world.
For more information or to get involved, check out Joy2theworld's website or contact Kathleen Gibbs directly at [email protected].
34 youth businesses took part in Ithaca's first ever youth entrepreneurship market, created as a project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program.
It sounds like a fairy tale – looking for one's lost parents, discovering that one is a princess in a faraway land, and giving heart and soul to rebuild that country. But it's a reality created by Sarah Culberson.


And if I see Van Helsing I swear to the Lord I will slay him.
He'd take it from me, but I swear I won't let it be so.
"Dr. Acula" is the first circus performance of Alissa. One of the most difficult subjects during the process was to define a border between where circus begins and when choreography and dance are being born. The first experience in making a circus performance led Alissa to a point where she fell in love with circus. She started her career as a student in Fine 5 dance school. She has worked together with Sasha Pepelyaev, Krõõt Juurak, Marten Spangberg and Sandra Z (together they also created a music band QueeNNaive).


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Back in the General's Army
The racing veteran lands a factory ride in the World Challenge Cadillac CTS-V.
By R&T Guest Editor: Andy Pilgrim
When I learned I was one of the two drivers chosen to drive the new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Series, I was like a kid in a candy store. The company's business decision was fairly obvious: Cadillac wants to reinforce the idea of performance and luxury. But at 54, realistically, I'm in the twilight of my professional racing career and to be told I would be teamed with former Corvette factory driver Johnny O'Connell as a member of Cadillac's factory racing program was really amazing. I mean, the K-PAX Racing Volvo team for whom I drove the last two years was great, but getting a ride in a full factory program again is just fantastic.
Because there's no reason to reinvent the wheel, the new CTS-V racer is very similar to the last version of the Cadillac, which I raced in the World Challenge from 2004 to 2008. It's a 2-door not a 4-door, but it's the same Sigma platform and the suspension mounts and wheelbase are all the same. But these are brand-new cars from the ground up. The CTS-V coupe's steel unibody has been gutted and strengthened by Pratt & Miller and fitted with carbon-fiber doors, door sills, hood, rear deck lid and such. And just like before, Katech is building the engines, which are very similar to the ones the Corvettes now run. They're 6.2-liter GM V-8s just like the CTS-V road car's, but without the supercharger. The transmission is different, though. In the past we had a 6-speed, H-pattern, synchromesh gearbox, but now everybody's allowed to use a no-lift, 6-speed sequential gearbox such as one you might see in the Corvette GT race car or an ALMS GT car.
Brake cooling is always an issue on a car that weighs 3200 lb. and because of the Pirelli racing slicks we're now using, you're getting a lot more mechanical grip that's causing a ton more heat in the braking system.
The Caddy, being a long-wheelbase car, will do certain things better than others, but also has its weaknesses. It won't get off the line particularly well and left-right transitions are not necessarily very good. So a curvier track like Mid-Ohio won't be our strong point but places like Mosport, where you've got long sweepers, is where we'll shine.
Because we've gone from Toyo street tires to Pirelli racing slicks, this series becomes more like Grand-Am GT or ALMS GT where you've got race cars on race tires. And yet the World Challenge racers are pretty close to street cars so it'll be interesting. Anyway, the last Cadillac racer was successful and I think this one will be too.
Not that it dominated the World Challenge. Sure, we did win races, and out of the four years we spent in the series, we won the manufacturers' championship twice and the driver's championship once. But I'm not sure we're going to be very competitive initially because right now the SCCA has us weighing 3200 lb. with the driver. And they've cut us down from around 550 bhp to 460. At the season opener in St. Petersburg, we were a second and a half off the fastest cars, the Porsches. That's not drivers, that's not setup. It's power.
I'm not complaining because the SCCA has to maintain a level playing field. They want to see us running up front, but they don't want us to dominate. And we expect that. We just want to be competitive. But we don't want to be handicapped to the point that we can't compete because that doesn't make anyone happy. So we don't expect to dominate. We don't want to dominate. We just want a good competitive series with Porsche, Volvo and Viper and everybody else battling it out.


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