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Kevin Eltife, outspoken critic of UT System spending, voted new chairman of Board of Regents
By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on December 20, 2018 at 4:18 pm
Eltife, a former Republican from Tyler, was appointed to the board in 2017 by Gov. Greg Abbott and has been an outspoken critic of UT System growth and spending
As the semester comes to a close, here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall
By Savana Dunning, Meghan Nguyen, Raga Justin, Katie Balevic - Updated on December 9, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Here's a look back at some of the top stories from this fall, including the midterm elections, the Kavanaugh protest and UTLA Director Phil Nemy.
'The perfect job': UT's new chancellor, James Milliken, settles in, gears up for legislature
By Katie Balevic - Updated on December 4, 2018 at 12:01 am
After nearly a semester on the job, UT System Chancellor James Milliken has settled into his new position advocating for Texas' future.
System considers doubling STARs funding
By Katie Balevic - Updated on December 2, 2018 at 11:12 pm
Chancellor James Milliken asked the UT Board of Regents last month to increase funds for the Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs) program.
Regents votes to extend decision time on Muny Golf Course
By Neelam Bohra - Updated on November 28, 2018 at 11:28 pm
The UT System Board of Regents recently voted to extend the deadline for deciding whether they will continue to lease the Lions Municipal Golf Course, or Muny, to the city of Austin, following almost one decade of dispute between the two parties.
System's Virtual Health Network increases Texan's access to medical care
By Katie Balevic - Updated on November 28, 2018 at 11:26 pm
The UT System's Virtual Health Network is expanding into more UT institutions, the System reported at the Board of Regents meeting on Nov. 15.
GOP leaders, Texas lawmakers rush to McRaven's defense after Trump attacks on capturing bin Laden
By Natalie Heineman - Updated on November 20, 2018 at 1:12 pm
After President Donald Trump criticized Bill McRaven, the former UT System chancellor, for not capturing bin Laden sooner, several major voices in the GOP expressed their disagreement, supporting the former Navy Admiral.
Chancellor Milliken supports task force report on UT administration job cuts
By Katie Balevic - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 12:03 am
UT System Chancellor James Milliken said he has embraced the results of a task force that suggested the System should cut 70 to 110 full-time administration positions.
New vice chancellor begins work at UT System
By Katie Balevic - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:50 pm
Stacy Napier began her new role on Nov. 2, and she said she hit the ground running.
UT System report: UT-Austin should consider eliminating 70 to 110 jobs
By Katie Balevic - Updated on October 19, 2018 at 3:43 pm
UT-Austin should consider cutting 70 to 110 full time administration jobs, according to a report released Thursday by the UT System.


Traditional Sicilian gelato, spumoni, cannoli, pastries, and candies are the attractions at this quaint little sweetshop, now over a century old. The crisp biscotti, traditional Sicilian desserts, and the lemon and strawberry ices haven't lost their status as local favorites. The shop closes at 10 pm weekdays, at 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday, and at 9 pm on Sunday. Plan to stand in line and chat with locals (and many smiling kids). On your way out, look for the brass plaque on the door that marks how high the water reached after the levees broke in 2005.


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I like twitter. Simply stating I have over 42,000 tweets should be enough to prove that.
I like blogging too. I've been blogging on this blog since 2007, and on other blogs since around 2005.
Like many bloggers, somewhere along the way I went from blogging alot, to a bit, to hardly at all. Meanwhile, tweeting has more or less stayed the same.
It hasn't helped that a number of tools that I used for blogging and to make blogging easier have died off, but it would be wrong to blame the tools. It's simply that tweeting is easier and writing blog posts, even simple blog posts, is much harder.
I plan to try and reverse that over the next few months, or at least make an attempt. I have been inspired by some people I follow on twitter, much better writers than I, who manage to tweet good stuff while blogging really good posts on a regular basis. While their tweets are fine, I get so much more out of the longer blog posts that they write. I don't know if the same goes for me, but I hope that will be the case for at least a few people who follow me on twitter as well.
I also miss the "log" part of my blog. I always find something when I look back over older blog posts. Tweets, in comparison, just roll on. I hate the thought of losing the good things amongst the things I share. Blogging also forces me to think harder about topics, at least the ones I care about. Tweeting is conversational for the most part. Finally, I have gotten good feedback on some blog posts, feedback that has been rewarding and encouraging. I miss that too, and with some luck, I hope to regain it.
I'm very glad to hear this!
Huzzah, blog on. I look forward to reading.


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Valentines isn't until tomorrow, but we got a head start this past weekend at Evia Lifestyle Center in Vista Alabang. Thank you so much for taking care of us and of course to Manu for being my date!
Late lunch at Another Story was so good, we were stuffed for the rest of the day coz Manu ordered so much. We recommend getting their steak and salted caramel cheesecake! Our shopping spree began at All Home with wine glasses that we've been meaning to get for ages, then quick stops at H&M and Uniqlo. Ended the day dragging Manu to the VIP Theater for 50 Shades Darker. All I had to do was say that it's a La-Z-Boy cinema and he's good to go!
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Still getting used to the distance. There are meh days, days where you're all alone (some days it hits you hard), and it gets depressing ending a long day in an empty home, seeing everyone else have their person/groups... But every time I come here I'm reminded of what an incredible opportunity @mannyott's got. Not too long until he makes his comeback + debut on Thai soil! Thankful that Thailand is just a 3 hour flight away for when it gets too much and grateful for friends that reach out/ catch you - especially when you've been MIA or haven't been a great friend to them lately. 🙏🏻 Not having to eat dinner alone makes my week. You have no idea how much that means to me.


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Police officers and teachers donned their basketball shorts and sneakers Wednesday for a good cause and a little bit of fun.
During the third annual Jamestown Police Department vs. Jamestown Teachers charity basketball game, the players from different professions displayed their skills to benefit the Alex George Gregory Foulk Memorial Fund. The fund supports organizations and programs that provide assistance to individuals dealing with substance abuse.
While it was a friendly game, the competition side of the game was still evident.
Tony Dolce, senior class advisor, said the game has been a newly-created tradition in the past three years. The game acts as a fundraiser for the Battle of the Classes for the senior class.
"We kind of give it to the senior class because it's their year," Dolce said. "It's kind of evolved into that."
The police officers and teachers that play have a good time, and benefit a worthwhile cause at the same time, Dolce said, adding that the game is a popular part of the Battle of the Classes line-up.
"I think they enjoy it," he said. "Every year, we go out and solicit the sign-ups for it, and we get teachers who are willing to do it. It's for a great cause and they have some fun."
In addition to the game, a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle were held.
"All the proceeds are donated back to the Alex Foulk Foundation. It's a fundraiser for us, but other classes are doing other things," Dolce said. "There's a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, other classes have had pancake breakfasts, they're selling things and doing tag days. It's part of the competition to see who can raise the most money, but all the money eventually goes to the cause."
Dolce said Alex Foulk was a graduate of Jamestown High School, so it was only natural to have the Battle of The Classes benefit the fund created in his honor.
"Each year, we solicit ideas from the community," he said. "With the situation in our community, with addiction and drugs and heroin, this seems to be a very good cause and it hits home to a lot of the kids in the community. We just thought this was a great idea to bring the community and the school together to fight something that's been a problem in our community."
Dolce also invited the community out to attend the Battle of the Classes on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. held in the McElrath Gymnasium. Tickets are $1 pre-sale from any JHS class officer or $2 at the door. For more information, call Tony Dolce at 483-3470 or email anthony.j.dolce@jamestown.wnyric.org.
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Willamette Falls Riverwalk Design Team Chosen
Oregon's Willamette River takes a spectacular drop in Oregon City at the historic Willamette Falls. While seen for decades in northwest Oregon from the shores, this site hasn't been truly explored in over a century.
A new Willamette Falls Riverwalk plan, though, will change all that and Oregon Governor Kate Brown selected Mayer/Reed, Snøhetta and DIALOG to design the new riverwalk at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site.
"As the prime consultant, Mayer/Reed will collaborate with our international design partners and work with numerous agencies, stakeholders and the public to create an experientially rich riverwalk that will enable connectivity and public access to this powerful site for the first time in over a century," the company says in a statement.
The riverwalk serves as the first phase of the former mill's redevelopment.
Expect the design to take shape this summer, tying together the natural environment of the location and the history of the Blue Heron site. The preliminary designs will evolve as community input gets added to the plans for the basalt bedrock.
Now known as the Willamette Falls Legacy Project at the end of historic Oregon City's Main Street, what is currently a mix of vacant industrial buildings will eventually turn into a mixed-use neighborhood fit for residential, recreation, business and academic uses. The riverwalk will connect those living, working and visiting the future development to the river through the mill's site, which closed in 2011.
Oregon City, located in Clackamas County, is considered the end of the Oregon Trail. In 1844 it became the first city incorporated west of the Rockies.
Tim Newcomb is Engineering News-Record's Pacific Northwest contributor. He also writes for Popular Mechanics, Sports Illustrated and more. You can follow him on Twitter at @tdnewcomb or visit his website here.
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If you are concerned and interested in losing weight fast, you probably noticed that side fat is the most stubborn of all. It is not an easy task to get rid of love handles fast, but it is not impossible either.
It seems that no matter how much healthy food we eat or how much we exercise, those love handles just won't seem to go away. Love handles lie on top of the obliques, which are a very specific group of abdominal muscles.
In order to really eliminate love handle for good, you have to target them precisely with love handle workouts.
A 10-minute love handles workout combined with a proper diet will definitely help you improve the middle section of your body. Just take a look at the following exercises and start melting those love handles right away.
You're wondering and want to know what causes love handles?
This exercise is called "woodchoppers" because the move is similar to what you should do if you have to chop wood. So a 10-minute love handles workout can actually be fun.
Thus, using a one hand weight, instead of a traditional ax, will help you perform the exercise correctly.
Start by spreading your feet so that they will be in alignment with your hips.
Hold the weight with both of your hands and position the weight above your left shoulder.
Next, just like when you would like to chop wood, swing to the right, taking the weight downward, close to your right knee.
Both your knees and feet should perform a pivot to allow you to twist your body right.
Raise your arms and weight back where it was and do a set of 20 reps on each side.
You will have the chance to catch your breath a little with this particular exercise, taking the 10-minute love handles workout down a notch, after the challenging Russian twists.
The side plank is extremely effective for working the oblique muscles and will definitely help to get rid of love handles in a few weeks.
Lay on your side, using your elbow as support.
Make sure that your body is in a straight line before you start the exercise. Both your hips and legs should be resting on the floor.
Put your free hand on your hip and use your abs, while supporting your body with the help of your elbow and feet, and lift your body off the ground.
Keep it straight while doing this so that it will resemble a plank. Repeat the lift 15 times on each side of your body.
Russian twists may be a bit challenging, but it is all you need in this 10-minute love handles workout if you want to get rid of fat in your middle area. This kind of fat should not be treated lightly, so you need to adopt a training session that actually pays results.
Sit down on a fitness mattress, positioning your back at a 45-degree angle from the floor.
Next, bend your knees and lay your feet flat on the floor. Don't forget to have a dumbbell around because you will need it. Hold the dumbbell with your hands above your abdomen.
Then lift your feet up, crossing your ankles, balancing your entire body by using your bottom.
Now take the dumbbell you the right, with both hands, until it touches the floor.
You will have to twist your body to do so.
Just make sure not to allow your feet to touch the ground.
Then take the dumbbell to the left until it touches the floor.
Perform a total of 50 twists, 25 to each side, from right to left and the other way around, while balancing your feet and keeping your back at the 45-degree angle.
It is time to finish your 10-minute love handles workout with a set of active exercises and feel the muscles burning away all the fat. You'll have to lie on your back to perform this exercise.
One of the best overall exercises that really target the oblique muscles in your body is the bicycle crunch. By focusing on the specific muscle groups in the area of your sides is going to help your body burn the excess fat stores and this will help to improve your overall body tone.
By adding bicycle crunches to your exercise routine and increasing the amount that you do each day will help you burn fat quicker.
Bend your knees and place your hands behind the head.
Don't clasp your hands; just support them on your back head.
Now put your abdomen muscles to work and lift your shoulders together with the upper side of your back until it is no longer touching the ground.
Then raise your left knee and twist until the right elbow meets your left knee above the middle area of your body.
The next step would be to switch to the other side, lifting your right knee and taking your left elbow to meet in the middle.
You should perform 30 crunches of this kind, 15 on each side.
The faster you manage to do this type of exercise, the more efficient your 10-minute love handles workout will become. Just make sure not to lower your back on the ground, even if you decide to speed up the pace.
Even with a regular, well-rounded workout routine, you may still find it an uphill battle to keep your body in its best shape if you're not fully committed to changing your habits. It takes consistency but the results are worth it.


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ICC presents annual report to the ASP: The Court is committed to accountability for gravest crimes and calls for greater support
Today, 16 November 2016, the President and the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "Court") presented the Court's annual report to the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute ("ASP" or "Assembly") at the opening of the Assembly's 15th session, held in The Hague, The Netherlands.
In her remarks, the President of the Court, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, stated that at a time when some States Parties have announced their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the Assembly provides "an excellent opportunity to recall the role of the Court and the main principles it was intended to protect, and to engage in a constructive dialogue". "The Court has indeed continued to listen and act upon constructive criticism or suggestions", she added.
The ICC President underlined that the Court has taken initiatives to foster cooperation with its activities and maximize their impact by increasing efforts to reach out to victims and affected communities, as well as intensifying communication with States and civil society. She referred to the Court's initiatives to improve the pace and quality of justice it delivers and saw in the important results achieved "a clear demonstration of the Court's commitment to fulfil its mandate in an efficient and effective manner".
"The Court has had a good and productive year. The Court has continued to do the work for which it was created and has made significant achievements in addressing crimes of concern to the international community as a whole such as the use of child soldiers, sexual violence in conflict, attacks on civilians and the destruction of cultural property," the President said.
Judge Fernández stressed that "international criminal justice is a long-term project" and that the universality of the Rome Statute system is and should remain a top priority "in order to bring perpetrators of crimes to justice and protect victims across the world equally".
In her intervention, the Prosecutor of the Court, Mrs Fatou Bensouda, referred to the recent withdrawals from the Rome Statute and declared that "any act that may undermine the global movement towards greater accountability for atrocity crimes and a ruled- based international order in this new century is surely – when objectively viewed – regrettable." She continued to call for a "greater dialogue and cooperation to jointly strengthen the international criminal justice system."
As regards the activities of the Office, the Prosecutor presented major results of her Office's activities in 2016, including in investigations and trials as well as in the area of preliminary examinations as detailed in her latest Report. In this context, she highlighted the need to ensure the Court has sufficient resources corresponding with its increased workload. She emphasized to States Parties that: "we have a joint obligation to ensure the Rome Statute is alive and well, and effective in practice. The provision of requisite funding for the Court is key in this regard." She also updated the Assembly on the Office of the Prosecutor's strategic priorities and policy developments. In this context, the Prosecutor referenced her Office's recently finalised Policy Paper on Case Selection and Prioritisation, and the Policy Paper on Children – the latter, will be officially launched, she announced later today.
In her address to the Assembly, the Prosecutor concluded by reiterating that "The ICC will continue to forge ahead to deliver on its important mandate to deliver justice. It will do so because it stands for powerful ideas; because it meets vital needs for humanity's progress in the modern era; because without the ICC, we will regress into an even more turbulent world where chaos, volatility and violence take the upper hand as inevitable norms."
The ICC, governed by the Rome Statute, is the world's first permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, namely crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, and potentially, the crime of aggression in the future. In accordance with article 112 of the Rome Statute, the Assembly is the management oversight and legislative body of the ICC. It is composed of representatives of the States that have ratified and acceded to the Rome Statute.
Statement by the ICC President at the opening of the 15th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: Presentation of the Court's annual report
Statement by the ICC Prosecutor at the opening of the 15th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
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A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many woman can a man marry?"
"His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly. "Wow! How do you know that?
"Easy," the little boy said. "All you have to do is add it up, like the priest said: 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."


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When you're in the moment, photographing an amazing event, it's important to get in the groove of the subject(s) you're photographing.
I took karate when I was younger and understand the basics, but there is no way I would be able to follow exactly what was happening when so many advanced belts were performing the katas.
So what I did was to feel what they were doing and anticipate the perfect moments. The moments they strike.
That is how you get the action captured. That is how you freeze the moment.
Get in the groove and feel it.
This is an attack from Shisochin ( To destroy in four directions) kata.
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Surrogacy Laws Outdated
Partner, Elisabeth James, reviews an announcement on the 6th June 2019 by the Law Commission of England and Wales, and the Scottish Law Commission, which says that the laws around surrogacy are outdated and should be improved to better support the child, surrogates and intended parents.
Surrogacy is where a woman bears a child on behalf of someone else or a couple, who then intend to become the child's parents (the intended parents). Surrogacy is legal in the UK, and is recognised by the Government as a legitimate form of building a family.
However, change is needed to make sure that the law works for everyone involved. To reflect the wishes of surrogates and intended parents, the Law Commission is proposing to allow intended parents to become legal parents when the child is born, subject to the surrogate retaining a right to object for a short period after the birth.
This would replace the current system where the intended parents must make an application to the court after the child has been born, and do not become legal parents until the court grants them a parental order. The process can take many months to complete.
This proposal for the creation of a new surrogacy process or "pathway" is one of several that the Law Commissions are now consulting on, which aim to bring greater certainty, put the child at the heart of the process and provide comfort and confidence to both the surrogate and the intended parents.
Other proposals include:
The creation of a surrogacy regulator to regulate surrogacy organisations which will oversee surrogacy agreements within the new pathway.
In the new pathway, the removal of the requirement of a genetic link between the intended parents and the child, where medically necessary.
The creation of a national register to allow those born of surrogacy arrangements to access information about their origins.
The Law Commissions' consultation closes on 27 September 2019.
If you would like assistance in relation to a family matter, call Elisabeth on 02392 210 170 for further information.
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KJZZ Feb 2012 - Jazz Beat
Annette Flores
Jazz News from Blaise Lantana
The Valley is jumpin' with jazz this February, especially with the Arizona Music Fest in town -- and we'll be here to bring you the latest news and interviews with leading performers.
The Arizona Music Fest features plenty of jazz this year, including the Brubeck Brothers, who will be stopping by the studios on Feb. 21 to chat with us about their latest performances and, of course, their dad, Dave.
Piano fans are going to have a tough choice on Fri., Feb 17. Tamir Hendleman is performing at the Arizona Music Fest and Benny Green will be at the Tempe Center for the Arts. While you can't attend both performances, you can listen to me interview both pianists on Feb. 16.
Vocal trio, the Manhattan Dolls bring the spirit of the Andrews Sisters to several shows in Arizona, Prescott, Peoria and Tucson around Valentine's Day and I'll be talking with them about that on Feb. 9.
Arizona jazz diva Margo Reed has a new CD release produced by her friend and music director Armand Boatman. They're coming into the studios this month to talk about their new release and the music they've made through the years. I'll keep you posted on the date.
Check out my Facebook page for up-to-date bulletins about the 9 O'clock Special and ticket giveaways, and then tune in to KJZZ for interviews and the best in classic jazz.


This year, emphasis is put mainly on practical demonstrations of the use of exhibitors' products. A test track will be available in the central area of the hall, where visitors will be able to test individual products on different surface types and in a variety of situations.
Every visitor can thus gain a comprehensive overview of the technical features of the presented products, as well as personally evaluate their manoeuvrability.


In June, a tent camp for asylumseekers was opened in Nagyfa in Hungary, and now there is also a tent camp within the refugee camp in Bicske. No bathrooms or kitchens are provided, and the July heat is suffocating. Notably, Bicske is a pre-iuntegration camp for recognized refugees, supposedly a place to sort out bureaucratic paperwork, study Hungarian, look for employment. Many projects are funded by the European Refugee Fund for recognized refugees. Now the Hungarian Government is also placing asylum seekers in the camp. We wonder what sort of report the Ministry of the Interior will prepare for the EU, explaining how they used the integration funds.


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Doctors Play Key Role in Sales of Non-Prescription Drugs
Doctor's Role Greatest When Rx Product Moves To OTC, Reveals Ipsos PharmTrends174
New York, NY - Prescription (Rx) drug manufacturers aren't the only drug companies marketing products directly to physicians. Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug makers have discovered the power of "just what the doctor ordered." "Clearly, doctors can impact market share by influencing patient treatment decisions," said Fariba Zamaniyan, vice president and spokesperson for Ipsos PharmTrends174, the syndicated tracking study from Ipsos-Insight, the global marketing research company and member of the Ipsos Group. "In product categories where both OTC and Rx treatment options exist, competition is intense. Marketing to doctors can help boost OTC brand awareness and encourage patient trial and product sales." Patients who were recommended an OTC treatment by their doctor purchased more per year than patients who purchased OTCs without a recommendation, Ipsos PharmTrends syndicated tracking data found. "Doctor recommendations are influencing consumer loyalty and are therefore resulting in sales growth," Ms. Zamaniyan said. "Patients have faith in what doctors recommend to them and our findings show they are likely to continue to buy a recommended product." Claritin OTC and Alavert were launched in December 2002, and Prilosec OTC, the former blockbuster Rx, became available without a prescription this week. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising awareness and brand loyalty are influencing trial of newly converted blockbuster prescription compounds. But they aren't the only factors. For example, nearly half of consumers who purchased Claritin OTC in its first six months on the market reported purchasing it because of a doctor's recommendation. This proportion is significantly higher than the average for OTC allergy drugs (42% vs. 28% respectively) -- not surprising given its recent move from a doctor's prescription. Buyers who reported that they purchased Claritin OTC due to a doctor recommendation purchased an average of 2.2 units vs. 1.7 units among those who did not purchase because of a doctor recommendation within its first six months of market availability. Currently, just over one-quarter of OTC H2 Antagonist buyers treating acid indigestion/GERD are purchasing due to a doctor's recommendation. This class includes OTC products such as Zantac 75, Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete and Tagamet HB. However, with the switch of Prilosec OTC, the H2 proportion is expected to reach levels similar to Claritin OTC -- as competitors strive to defend market share against Prilosec OTC's market entry (a new class of OTC treatment for heartburn/acid indigestion). OTC H2 competitors, as well as Procter & Gamble marketers for Prilosec OTC, are expected to try to leverage professional marketing tactics to gain a share of newly diagnosed patients. Further, promotion to doctors should help move existing Rx heartburn and acid reflux sufferers to OTC alternatives. Since 1997 -- when branded direct-to-consumer campaigns from Rx drug manufacturers were allowed -- OTC manufacturers have responded with their own professional marketing programs. According to PharmTrends174 syndicated tracking data, the percentage of doctors recommending an OTC drug to remedy, prevent or supplement therapy has increased from 47% in 1997, to 54% in 2002. The response by consumers may vary by ailment category, driven by demographics as well as the nature of the condition. Osteoporosis and Heart Health/Aspirin therapy rank highest in terms of consumer action. Three-quarters of the women treating or preventing osteoporosis with an OTC (e.g. calcium) said they purchased their respective OTC because of a doctor recommendation. Similarly, aspirin purchasing for heart health was reported 70% of the time due to a doctor recommendation. For more information on this release, please contact: Scott Cutler Account Manager Ipsos PharmTrends174 516.507.3321 PharmTrends174 is a registered trademark of Ipsos-Insight, Inc. Ipsos PharmTrends Methodology Ipsos PharmTrends174 syndicated tracking service captures both prescription fulfillment and over-the-counter purchasing data through a longitudinal and continuous consumer panel of 16,000 households that is representative of the U.S. census composition. Each month, panelists report their prescription and over-the-counter purchases for the treatment of a full spectrum of conditions (general and specific). The monthly tracking began in 1997. To learn more about Ipsos PharmTrends174 please visit our Homepage. About Ipsos-Insight Ipsos-Insight is the company's flagship U.S. marketing research division. Ipsos-Insight provides custom and tracking research, including concept and product testing, attitude and usage studies, omnibus surveys, tracking systems, brand loyalty, volume forecasting, marketing models, and advanced analytics, to domestic clients as well as U.S.-based multinationals. It also acts as the portal to Ipsos specializations in advertising research, forecasting, modeling, and consulting, global research, public opinion research, and customer satisfaction research. To learn more, visit: www.ipsos-insight.com. About Ipsos The Ipsos group is the second largest survey-based marketing research company in the world, and has been listed on the Paris Stock Exchange since 1999. Ipsos companies offer a full suite of research services, guided by industry experts and bolstered by advanced analytics and methodologies in advertising, marketing, media, public opinion and customer loyalty research. 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On November 16, 2012, the Post Office of The Cook Islands will place on sale its beautiful series of postage stamps celebrating the Christmas season.
This issue reproduces details from six works of Giotto di Bondone's religious paintings in the denominations: 80c,90c, and $3.00 as pairs. All six stamps are joined together in a souvenir sheet bordered by a picture frame. The individual denominations are printed as pairs in sheets of 24(each sheet containing 12 pairs), each value has a white border.


At Alutec in Germany, sustainability, the environment and energy efficiency are used as benchmarks for (almost) everything. The same applies to its supply of compressed air, which the company obtains through an Atlas Copco contracting agreement.
In 2012, the entire compressor station was replaced by latest generation machinery, saving the company at least 70 000 kWh of electricity every year. Alutec uses the waste heat from the energy efficient compressor for cleaning parts and for heating.
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The company processes more than 1 600 tons of aluminum a year, has approximately 180 employees, and generated EUR 21 million in 2012. The majority of the customers are from the automotive industry and related sectors. Alutec develops over half its products in conjunction with its customers. The manufacturer is ranked at the top worldwide in terms of shape and form for cold forged parts.
Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area provides industrial compressors, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems.
It has a global service network and offers specialty rental services. Compressor Technique innovates for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and process industries. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Belgium, Germany, the United States, China and India.


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Sunday, June 16th, 1935 - Sunday, April 14th, 2019
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Ronald L. Barrett, 83, of Munroe Falls died April 14, 2019. Ron was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 16, 1935. After graduating from Stow High School, he enlisted in the Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He retired from the service after ... Read More
Ronald L. Barrett, 83, of Munroe Falls died April 14, 2019. Ron was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 16, 1935. After graduating from Stow High School, he enlisted in the Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He retired from the service after 28 years, and attained the rank of Command Sergeant Major. While stationed in France, he met the love of his life, Colette. They married in 1956, and lived many years stationed in France and Germany before moving back to the U.S. in 1979. Ron enjoyed traveling, was an avid soccer fan, was an active member of The Retired Enlisted Association, and was a long time member of Holy Family Parish in Stow.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Colette; daughter, Katherine Stevens; brother, Michael; and sister Barbara. His survivors include daughter, Mary (Bruce) Grenier of Jacksonville, Fla.; sons, Steven of Munroe Falls, and Jacques (Jeanne) of Cuyahoga Falls; son-in-law, Michael (Sandy) Stevens of Roxboro, N.C.; sisters, Doris (Jack) Prochnow, and Patricia Clark, both of Munroe Falls; sister-in-law, Josette Jacquot of France; grandchildren, Nicole, Matthew, Eric, Colette, Theresa, and James.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel (3333 Kent Rd. at Rt. 91). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Retired Enlisted Association, Chapter 111 (PO Box 782, Ravenna, OH 44266).
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My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May it comfort you to know that our Loving Creator promises to bring back to life those in his memory to perfect health on a paradise "earth" (Acts 24:15, Revelation 21:4). With deepest sympathy.
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I learned about Ron's passing too late to share my condolences in person. Please accept our most prayerful condolences. He will always be in our memory because of his straight-forward, direct and honest treatment of people. I admired those qualities when we were together at Holy Family and continued to respect them after we were no longer working together.
I remember incidents when he showed his inner-warmth and compassion when it could comfort a small child in distress. He served his position with perfection and his support for students' needs as a vocation. He will be missed.
Our prayers are for his repose and for all of you to bear the emptiness his passing with strength from God's grace.
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Ron and I shared many happy memories of our childhood. May he rest in peace.
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brwi wrote: Should there be a new thread "No Hearing for Wilson Part 2" or just leave it all in one thread?
You can edit the title of this thread to "No hearing for Wilson 2.0" and just keeping editing the title until the series is over.
The jury pool probably won't be made up of ex nhlers that work for Comcast or the nhl network.
People like GMJR and Mario need to start blasting the league publicly for this nonsense. I hope the NHL goes bankrupt cause of the concussion lawsuits, they definitely deserve it. They do nothing to protect player safety.
I listened to Bob McKenzie explain about rule 48. bottom line, until the GMs and the players demand all hits to the head via the shoulder on should or body on body. The game and rule will not change.
Mckenzie is right, the sport needs to listen to the science of hits to the head.
It's not going to happen when it's a league run by "Cement Heads". Plus they love the drama this creates. Who cares if a player's career is threatened?
There is a hearing for Wilson today, finally, after 3 predatory hits in 9 playoff games this year.
And he'll probably just get fined.
FLPensFan wrote: There is a hearing for Wilson today, finally, after 3 predatory hits in 9 playoff games this year.
He'll get the Chris Pronger Trophy handed to him by Perros.
FYI, this is a phone hearing.
If the infraction might require a suspension of six games or more, the offending Player is offered the opportunity to an in-person hearing. In this case, the Player remains suspended until the hearing takes place. If the Player waives his right to an in-person hearing, the hearing will be conducted by phone.
If the NHL wanted to look like it cared it would not have a Goon in charge of player safety. Put a lady bing trophy winner in charge it would look much better. Than Parros, Grauge league.
After Dumo started and showed early that not only did he not have any adverse effects but was also playing effectively, DOPS was probably breaking their hands patting backs for doing nothing about Wilson's hit on Dumo. Then, here comes Wilson on ZAR and the end of their happiness now that they are under even heavier scrutiny and have to "do something."
Badger Bob wrote: FYI, this is a phone hearing.
So it could still mean, no fine or suspension at all?
I work with numerous Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons. I have delivered general anesthesia to numerous patients with mandibular fractures. U simply cannot break a jaw without a direct hit to the face. A shoulder-to-shoulder hit does NOT fracture a jaw.
The league has a problem with this. I was at the game. It happened directly in front of me. The refs saw the hit. Wilson is a predator, plain and simple. I dare the NHL to not suspend him for numerous games.
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Abe Frohman wrote: I work with numerous Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons. I have delivered general anestgesia to numerous patients with mandibular fractures. U simply cannot break a jaw without a direct hit to tge face. A shoulder-to-shoulder hit does NOT fracture a jaw.
The league has a problem with this. I was at the game. It hapoened directly in front of me. The refs saw the hit. Wilson is a predator, plain and simple. I dare the NHL to not suspend him for numeroys games.
NFL: We're the worst at protecting our players!
NHL: Hold my Molson, eh.
Abe Frohman wrote: I work with numerous Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons. I have delivered general anesthesia to numerous patients with mandibular fractures. U simply cannot break a jaw without a direct hit to the face. A shoulder-to-shoulder hit does NOT fracture a jaw.
So you had a better view of the play than the linesman who turned his back away from the play.
I think it means that he's going to at least get fined. Suspension can be 0 to 5 games with the telephone hearing.
Wilson can also appeal after the ruling.
I just got to wonder if Wilson would be doing all this stuff if Reaves was still on our team. I mean would it of done anything?? I just got to wonder. Wilson was quite subdued during the regular season. We will never know and that is why this question will always be asked.
Hate to say it passion is one thing, but your coaches got to direct you to do that stuff or something.
no name wrote: I just got to wonder if Wilson would be doing all this stuff if Reaves was still on our team. I mean would it of done anything?? I just got to wonder. Wilson was quite subdued during the regular season. We will never know and that is why this question will always be asked.
1, Would he even be in the lineup for the playoffs? He is not in the lineup for the Knights. Why would he be for the Penguins?
2, IF he did get into the lineup, would his pressense alone have stopped Wilson from running around? Oleksiak is a big guy, and went after Wilson and Wilson didnt want anything to do with him. This still does not stop Wilson from running around.
3, Reaves big addition was his willingness to stick up for a teammate and FIGHT. Would you have been willing to give up a PP for an instigating penalty in this case? In such a tight game?
My conclusion: Reaves would have been irrelevant if we had him on our team or not. He most likely would have been in and out of the lineup at best... sitting in the press box most likely. If he was out there, Wilson would still do Wilson things and Reaves would probably have taken a couple dumb penalties in order to "prove" why his pressense is still important to the game of hockey.
I agree. This is how Tom Wilson plays. He is reckless and I don't think Reaves would be much of a deterrent to him. The only way he stops doing what he is doing is taking him off the ice. I have to say, most players in the NHL have some sort care/respect for his fellow competitors. Wilson doesn't seem to have that.
He started doing this stuff in Round 1 with the Alex Wennberg hit, almost identical to the Dumo hit.....so the answer is yes. And Wilson refuses to stick up for his actions. He'd never fight Reaves.
Also, it appears that Brooks Orpik was one of the asshats making fun of Aston-Reese. Watched a replay this morning, and Orpik is leaning over the boards saying something, and ZAR throws his glove in his face after his comments.
Somehow Orpik grew a pair once he moved to the Capital. I have never understood how someone could be so different after a trade.
That's one of the things that I liked about Reaves. Reaves would not have given Wilson the option not to fight. Reaves is incredibly strong. Even if Wilson turtled Reaves had the strength to hold him up and still punch away. Wilson's options would have been to take a pounding or defend himself. He would not have had the option to not fight (if Reaves wanted it). Then again, that would also be the last time we saw Reaves as coach snowflake would have banished him for showing some spine.


Randy helps Jim get a handle on dark energy. Why do we need it? Why do we want to believe in it now, but didn't earlier? How many different things could it be? What does it have to do with you? How close are we to knowing anything about it?
2.I'll review Oyvind Gron's book, Lecture Notes on the General Theory of Relativity soon. I've been meaning to for a couple of months now.
4. Read my review of Cosmic Update, a book about cosmology in the accelerating universe.
5.If you or Dragan Hejdukovic wants to supply us with the background energy that would be predicted from virtual gravitational dipoles, please leave us a nice comment with smilies.


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Q: Background Image not Displaying in Chrome I am having the hardest time getting my background image to show in Chrome. The background image will display in other browsers, just not Chrome. I've seen other solutions on StackOverflow and similar sites, and have tried them with no success.
For example, I disabled extensions and removed the property "absolute" or set it to "static." I double, triple, quadruple checked whether or not the file existed and if my CSS was pointing to the file. It is, otherwise I don't think it would work in any other browser either. I added display: inline-block, but that did nothing.
For giggles, I also removed width, height, and top to see if that solved anything. Naturally doing so did nothing but cause the background image to stop working in other browsers too.
When I launch my site in Chrome, Chrome shows that something should be there but it doesn't display anything - not even a broken image icon. Any help with this conundrum would be greatly appreciated. Please see my code below:
 header a.logo {
    background: url("images/CC_logo.svg") no-repeat center top;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    }

A: Add the following line to your .htaccess, so the server can recognize svg files from your css file (background: url("images/CC_logo.svg") no-repeat center top;), Insert this line:
RewriteRule !\.(js|ico|gif|jpg|jpeg|svg|bmp|png|css|pdf|swf|mp3|mp4|3gp|flv|avi|rm|mpeg|wmv|xml|doc|docx|xls|xlsx|csv|ppt|pptx|zip|rar|mov)$ index.php

No need to have so many rules as above but depends on what you need for the format you would like to have on your site, but for your current question here, please make sure there is "svg" in the rule of your .htaccess file.
It works, try it!  :)

A: Make sure that your SVG was exported properly. I've found problems with Photoshop images exported as SVGs but I've never had an issue with Illustrator files exported as SVGs.

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1. Using Change Orders to Document Changes.
Ideally, during Calgary renovations, a change order will document all the changes that a contractor or client requests to be made to the original contract. Here, the contractor will provide a document, which will outline whatever needs to be changed and the two parties will sign it.
While handling a renovation project the contractor is likely to come across a range of issues that could increase the renovation cost. This may range from mold, HVAC, wiring, plumbing and structural problems. When this happens, they are supposed to halt the work and ensure that the client is immediately notified.
3. Use of Referral Release Forms.
In some cases, a general contractor may want to hire some skilled tradesmen to help complete a specific feature of a project. And this may be anything from landscaping to masonry. In such cases, the contractor will need to supply their client with the referral release form to sign.
4. Record All the Business Conversations.
In case you have opted to call your contractor or client particularly if you want to talk about business, then you need to ensure that your conversation is recorded. You should also consider recording one-on-one meetings so as to prevent issues of hearsay and ensure that you are always on the same page.
Both the client and contractor need to discuss this while establishing the project contract. They will need to decide what is vital to report on and ensure that reports are made on a daily basis concerning the same. These may include; site cleanup, inspection and city permits, and the general progress of the project.
6. Use Tests and Emails for All Other Communications.
In case you have opted to stick to writing, it is advisable to communicate via text messages and emails. In the event that you hold a business meeting, make sure that minutes are taken. These will serve as evidence should any conflicts or disagreements, during Calgary renovation, arise.
In as much as some people think that a contract is not necessary, documenting a renovation in a well written contract is another very vital aspect to consider. This is particularly important in ensuring a solid renovation from the beginning to the end and can be used as proof in a law suit.
8. Using the Invoicing Software.
Using the invoice software can help you to document and maintain very clear communication about the invoice payments. In fact, more advanced programs such as FreshBooks usually record and even notify you whenever your invoice is seen by the client.
9. Use the Cloud Software.
You should also consider using the cloud software, which the two parties can access with ease. This will ensure that everyone is on the same page concerning the project.
Using a group messenger program like slack, Google Hangout or even Facebook Messenger will help in ensuring that the communication among team members is streamlined. If you are planning for any kind of Calgary renovations, implementing the above strategies will go a long way in ensuring that a renovation project is completed in an efficient, timely and affordable manner. It will also make resolutions of emerging issues quicker and easier.


The aim of the Group is to promote the protection of wildlife and the enhancement of the landscapes of Parbold for the benefit of the community and to assist in maintaining the Biological Heritage Site at Chapel field, which is owned by Parbold Parish Council. Also to promote the site for education purposes.
The Group assists Parbold Parish Council in managing their Biological Heritage site - Chapel Meadow, which is located off Chapel lane. The Meadow is designated as a Biological Heritage Site in recognition of its' importance for wildlife within Lancashire. It supports an unusually diverse number of plants and is one of only 3 or 4 similar meadows on its kind on the Lancashire Coastal Plain.
The Group would like to thank all the local visitors to this area for their comments on how much they appreciate the area and the hard work members, together with the Parbold Tree Warden Group, do to try to maintain it. The meadow is mowed in summer to encourage the variety of flowers and grasses, and to control dominant grasses, saplings and other shrubs growing on it. The cuttings are removed so as not to add nutrients to the meadow. Any offers of help are always welcome.
Contact: 01257 462909 for more information.
The Biodiverse Society Project is a HLF (Heritage Lottery Fund) funded partnership project between Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the two Local Record Centres, LERN and Merseyside BioBank, within the project area of Lancashire and North Merseyside.
The project aims to develop links between the project partners with community groups, volunteers and Local Naturalist Groups. It will enable knowledge sharing about our important wildlife areas across Lancashire and North Merseyside to ensure they survive into the future. As part of the Biodiverse Society Project, Lancashire Wildlife Trust are currently undertaking a re-survey of a number of Local Wildlife Sites (known as Biological Heritage Sites in Lancashire) across the project area, over the next 3 years. The aim of these surveys is to understand better, the value of these sites through biological recording.
Chapel Lane Fields has been identified as a Biological Heritage Site due to its species rich grassland which has naturally colonised following soil stripping to cap an adjacent landfill site. As a result, a diverse range of species are present and include yellow rattle, common spotted orchid and common knapweed. The site also includes tall-herb, scrub and section of canal.
The Biodiverse Society recently teamed up with the Parbold Wildlife Group to survey Chapel Lane Fields, record the species present and update the records for the site. As well as this survey additional surveys focusing on bats and small mammals were organised adding more records for the site.
In addition to our regular programme of meetings, we hope to organise a number of other events on Chapel Lane BHS during the year – these will be notified to members via the Members Update, at meetings and by email.
We are a small group who meet every Tuesday morning at the Village Hall from 9.30 to 11.30 am. Our work includes maintaining various public areas of gardening, hedge cutting, litter picking, bulb planting and some woodland management.
The Canal and River Trust has now taken over the care of the canal and its banks, and need volunteers to help maintain the towpath, improve wildlife habitats, record wildlife amongst other activities.
For more information on the Canal and River trust, or to volunteer to join the Towpath Taskforce call: 0303 040 4040 or email: volunteer@canalrivertrust.org.uk website: canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteers.
Parbold's Swifts – A small colony of swifts return from Africa annually to nest under the eaves of the RBS, Parbold. Unfortunately they were getting into the loft of the building and setting off the alarms! Following advice from a local ornithologist: the RSPB have come up with a solution. The netting will be removed, the loft will be boarded up and additional holes will be made into the barge boards to allow more access. This means the swifts can still build nests on the top of the gable end bricks. The Bank has put up nest boxes which may encourage younger birds to set up home here. If anyone sees any birds, please could they contact Margaret on 01257 462909.
There are more than 60 registered wildlife rehabilitators across the UK - and no doubt many other individuals and groups who feel compassion for wounded, sick or orphaned animals. It is not unusual for rehabilitators to receive between 60 and 6,000 injured, displaced and orphaned wildlife each year. To effectively treat and care for wildlife daily running costs can run into many hundreds of pounds each day.
WildAid works with such organisations to ensure that their care and treatment for wildlife continues. We understand the level of commitment and resources required to make a difference.
• We help rehabilitators procure vital resources to ensure wildlife receives the best care possible.
• We help to create enriching rehabilitation enclosures and habitats.
• We provide assistance with monitoring, and research to determine what support is needed to successfully release wildlife back to the wild.
• We work with schools and communities delivering an education service.
The UK is one of the most nature-deprived countries in the world and so our aim is to support young people to become informed, responsible citizens through education about the natural world.
Bats Conservation Trust. 0845 1300228. Contact for enquiries about bats.
Lancashire Badger Group was formed to combat the illegal persecution of badgers in Lancashire, which still goes on today. They aim to promote the conservation, understanding and enjoyment of this enigmatic creature and also provide educational talks to community groups and schools.
For information and advice on trees in Conservation areas or trees covered by a Tree Protection Order (TPO) and to report damage and unauthorised felling of such trees. A List of approved Arboricultural Contractors is on West Lancs Borough Council website.
The British Trust for Ornithology needs more people to record birds in their garden every week. Observations collected by BTO Garden Birdwatchers are analysed by BTO researchers and published in leading journals. BTO Garden Birdwatchers have charted the decline of the House Sparrow, the rise of the Woodpigeon, have discovered that urban birds get up later than their rural counterparts and have alerted conservationists to the impact of an emerging disease in Greenfinches. Sightings of amphibians, mammals, butterflies, bees etc. can also be recorded at the same time. You can also get answers to any queries you have about your garden its birds and its habitat. Can you help?
Chapel Lane Meadow, Parbold This is located on the eastern side of the A5209 beyond the car park at the end of Bramble Way. It is owned by Parbold Parish Council and is managed, with the help of Parbold Wildlife Group, to maintain and enhance its wildlife interest, whilst encouraging open public access for quiet recreation and enjoyment.
Special Status The Meadow is designated as a Biological Heritage Site in recognition of its importance for wildlife within Lancashire. It supports an unusually diverse number of plants and is one of only 3 or 4 similar meadows of its kind on the Lancashire Coastal Plain.
Plants The meadow supports a wide range of grasses, sedges and wild flowers. Of particular interest is the very large number of common and southern marsh orchids and their hybrids. Yellow rattle, lady's smock, knapweed, meadow buttercup and various vetches also abound. There is also a wooded area containing a variety of native shrubs and trees.
Other wildlife Two ponds are also present on site. One is old and shaded by shrubs and trees, the other is open and is of recent origin. Their water levels vary considerably, throughout the year, drying out completely after a period of dry weather. Both support a variety of aquatic plants and pond life, including frogs and toads as well as dragonflies and damselflies. The meadow attracts a wide variety of insects, most notably butterflies during the summer months, including the meadow brown, gatekeeper and small skipper. Similarly many species of birds can be seen throughout the year, with fleeting glimpses of kingfisher on the adjacent canal and also barn owl along hedgerows and over the surrounding pastures.
Conservation Parbold Wildlife Group was established in 2005 to promote the protection and enhancement of features of wildlife and landscape importance throughout the village of Parbold for the benefit of the local community. Members help manage the meadow on behalf of the Parish Council. The Group's members are interested locals, who volunteer their time, knowledge and talents in support of wildlife within the Parbold area. It is supported by Natural England, Lancashire Countryside Service and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
The Group works closely with Parbold Parish Council and carries out numerous conservation tasks throughout the village, jointly with the Parbold Tree Warden Group. It holds regular meetings throughout the year and organises various events such as nature walks, visits to places of interest and records sightings of wildlife in the area.
HOW TO GET THERE: It is approximately ten minutes walk from Parbold railway station. Chapel Meadow can be found at the far end of Bramble Way, off Alder Lane (A 5209), where there is a large car park. An all weather, fully accessible path from the car park runs round the site. Responsible Dog owners are welcome and dog bins are provided.
The meadow is a great asset to the area and well worth visiting.


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If H-P Can Do It, So Can Your Company
Small businesses can learn from what tech giant Hewlett-Packard is doing right.
Nov 20, 2008 11:50 AM EST
Something shocking occurred this week. Not only did a certain technology company announce that it's not tanking because of the economy, but -- gasp! -- its sales had actually grown.
won't officially announce its fiscal fourth-quarter results until Monday, but it wanted to get the good news out early: a revenue increase of 19% over the same period last year. And a better-than-expected outlook.
At a time when tech companies from
are suffering from the effects of the economic slowdown, that's an impressive revenue number. And the good news is that you don't have to be in the tech biz to emulate some of H-P's strategies for success.
First, a note of caution. Dig into the small print behind that 19% increase, and you'll find that sales gains weren't quite so dramatic. If you adjust for the effects of the weak dollar overseas, revenue rose 16%. Take away the effect that came from H-P's acquisition of EDS over the summer, and revenue grew 5% from last year, or 2% when adjusted for currency effects.
Still, any gain counts as good news this year. In fact, positive results from H-P were enough to lift the whole stock market.
How did the company do it? In a statement, CEO Mark Hurd credited "global reach, a diverse customer base, broad portfolio and numerous cost initiatives. Our ability to execute in a challenging marketplace differentiates H-P, enabling it to increase share, expand earnings and emerge from the current economic environment as a stronger force."
Take away the standard company-boosting, executive-suite jargon, and Hurd hit on three components of H-P's winning formula, ones that any business can follow:
1. Diverse customers:
There's something to be said for being all things to all people. H-P targets a variety of markets. Major corporations, of course, are a major source of revenue. But the company also customizes services for small-business owners and individual consumers. The H-P Web site, for example, has a whole section on craft projects for families (including some Spanish-language examples) and offers free online classes in everything from Photoshop to writing a Christmas newsletter.
H-P is getting a foothold in the education market, which in the past was largely Apple territory. This year, the company debuted a 2 ½-pound mini laptop computer for use in schools. It also teamed with the national PTA to sponsor "family movie nights" at thousands of schools around the country as a promotion for the PTA's new online video store, set up by H-P.
2. Broad portfolio:
It's something cell-phone companies have understood for years: It's great to produce snazzy new gadgets, but the real profit comes from monthly plans that bring in predictable, guaranteed revenue.
More than half of H-P's profit comes from long-term, steady deals. Such service contracts can keep a company's bottom line from crashing when sales of products such as printers and computers dry up.
3. Cost initiatives:
Hurd's terminology is basically a fancy way of saying the company has been aggressive about cutting the fat. In September, H-P announced it would be laying off 24,600 employees, largely as a result of its merger with EDS.
But Hewlett-Packard has been thinking creatively about other ways to cut costs, including green initiatives that show promising long-term savings. For example, the company's Dynamic Smart Cooling (DCS) system reduces energy costs by allowing real-time changes to air-conditioners, fans, vents and computing equipment. H-P data centers in Austin, Texas, are expected to save more than $100,000 a year after switching to the new system.
H-P will also be closing many of its buildings and offices for two weeks over the December holidays. The good news for workers: more time with family. The bad news: They'll have to use up their vacation time or borrow from next year's leave. Employees might not be thrilled about forced time off, but the savings can add up. Besides, how much work really gets done in your office on Dec. 26?
Elizabeth Blackwell is a freelance writer based in Chicago. She is the author of Frommer's Chicago guidebook, and writes for the Wall Street Journal, Chicago, and other national magazines.
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Canadians could get more bang for their health-care buck by focusing policy on the socioeconomic factors that cause health problems, says a Senate subcommittee report released Wednesday.
Fifty per cent of the population's health is determined by a person's social and economic environment, while only 25 per cent can be directly attributed to the work of the health-care system, according to the report entitled Population Health Policy: Issues and Options.
The health of a population is affected by a wide range of factors including education, income, early childhood development, culture, gender and access to health care.
Interest in health care is high in Canada, but only one in three people understand the way health is connected to these various socioeconomic factors, the report said.
Canada gathers population health data effectively, but lags behind countries like Norway, Sweden, Finland and England in the way the information is applied to a broad range of government policy, resulting in wasted public funds, the report said.
One striking example found in the report is the status of Canada's Aboriginal population. Aboriginal peoples in Canada face numerous socioeconomic disadvantages that have a direct impact on their health according to the report.
Thirty federal departments and agencies deliver programs and services, at a cost of $8.2 billion, to Aboriginal peoples, but the report states that they are not co-ordinated in ways that reduce health disparities. Similar problems with policy co-ordination were found in the provinces as well.
The Euro-Canada Health Consumer Index was released in January by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a Winnipeg-based think-tank. The index ranked Canada 23rd out of 30 countries overall.
The report suggests the establishment of a federal population health strategy and set national population health goals, invest in population health data systems and research and implement an Aboriginal population health strategy.