Northern Ireland company Jivani Yoga has opened applications for their 2019 residential training course in Thailand.
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The International Entrepreneur Rule, which was finalized days before former President Barack Obama left office, has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget for further review. The additional review will likely delay the rule's scheduled July 17 implementation and could signal the Trump administration's intent to keep it from taking effect at any point during Trump's presidency.
The final rule, which was published in the Federal Register Jan. 17, would grant qualifying foreign entrepreneurs permission to remain temporarily in the U.S. to grow their startup businesses. Applicants would be required to meet minimum capital investment or government grant requirements and demonstrate that their startup would provide a significant public benefit through rapid growth and job creation.
The Trump administration signaled shortly after Trump took office that it might scrap the rule. The additional OMB review could result in changes to the rule or the elimination of it altogether, and will almost certainly delay the July 17 implementation.
BAL Analysis: While the rule has not been officially scrapped, it appears increasingly unlikely that it will take effect during the Trump administration.
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The National Coal Mining Museum for England holds a collection of international standing, which contains over 100 oil paintings. The works in the collection portray the coal mining industry in all its aspects, from the coalface through to miners' home lives and also document the changing landscape of the English coalfields. The artists covered range from Henry Perlee Parker through to works produced by miners themselves, such as Tom McGuinness, who portrayed their own working lives; some, such as McGuinness, becoming professional artists. The Museum began collecting in 1986 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum, based then as now at the historic Caphouse Colliery. The Museum gained national status in the mid-1990s and acquired the British Coal Collection at the same time; art owned by the nationalised industry was also acquired. The Museum continues to collect both historic and contemporary works to broaden the range of its collection and has been generously supported by a number of grant-giving bodies, private donors and the artists themselves.


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The Paris Motor Show is just around the corner but it appears Toyota is saving some of their best concepts for the Tokyo Motor Show which kicks off in October.
According to Japan's Best Car magazine, the automaker will use the event to introduce an all-new open-wheel sports car called the Midget. Nothing is official but the model will reportedly be influenced by the Lotus Seven and feature a three-seat interior with a McLaren F1-style seating arrangement.
Power will reportedly be provided by a hybrid 1.5-liter engine that is backed up by a rear-mounted electric motor. There's no word on performance specifications but the model is expected to weigh about 700 kg (1543 lbs).
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Do Seasonal Anomalies Still Exist In Central And Eastern European Countries? A Conditional Variance Approach
Alin Marius ANDRIEŞ
(Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, 22 Carol I Boulevard, Iasi 700505, Romania.)
Iulian IHNATOV
Nicu SPRINCEAN
Alin Marius Andries
Given the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), the aim of this paper is to investigate three seasonal anomalies, both in return and volatility – that is, the day-of-the-week effect, the week-of-the-month effect, and the month-of-the effect, respectively, for a sample of 11 countries from Central and Eastern Europe area from 2000 to 2015 by employing a conditional variance approach. Our results show that the EMH does not hold for all the markets we have surveyed. Moreover, the seasonal effects are also present in the volatility equations. Therefore, these markets are not efficient, giving rise to arbitrage opportunities. Hence, the investors may take advantage of these anomalies by designing profitable trading strategies which account for transaction costs and make abnormal returns.
Alin Marius ANDRIEŞ & Iulian IHNATOV & Nicu SPRINCEAN, 2017. "Do Seasonal Anomalies Still Exist In Central And Eastern European Countries? A Conditional Variance Approach," Journal for Economic Forecasting, Institute for Economic Forecasting, vol. 0(4), pages 60-83, December.
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Q: Expected Value for a Race
If you're watching a race with 20 runners and the time it takes each of the runners to finish is an independent exponential random variable with mean 60 minutes. What is the expected time that you leave, if you leave after 3 runners finish?

Since all runners start at the same time wouldn't the answer technically be 60? I feel like I'm missing something here?

A: You are missing something, which a simple example brings out. Assume every runner takes $1,2,$ or $3$ minutes to finish the race, with each outcome being equally likely. If there are $99$ runners, then the expected number of runners who finish in $1$ minute is $33>3$ so you the expected time you leave at should be $1$ minute, not $2$ minutes.
The key here is that although the expected value of the mean is certainly $60$, you're not interested in the expected value of the mean. You're interested in the expected value of the third smallest value. In the above example, I exploited the discreteness of the output to simplify the calculation - a similar argument for an exponential distribution doesn't work. To get started on the actual problem, I would start off with finding the expected value of the smallest value, then try to figure out the expected value of the second smallest value, and finally figure out the expected value of the third smallest value.

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This page of equipments section of Test and Measurement World covers Logic Analyzer basics. It mentions features of Logic Analyzer from Keysight. The other vendors of logic analyzers are mentioned.
• It is useful to debug and validate activity of multiple buses in automobile system.
• It does analysis of timing between the signals and packet display for critical buses.
• It analyzes memory bus activity.
• It is useful to perform eye scan for digital signal quality analysis.
• It along wth FPGA probe will help to debug FPGA devices.
• Packet decoder portion in logic analyzer will help analyze various automotive network related protocols e.g. CAN, SPI, LIN, FlexRay etc. • Packet generator portion in logic analyzer is used to generate packets or messages on automotive networks with precise control on timings of bits.
Following table mentions features of Logic Analyzer model 16800 and 16900 from Keysight Technologies. There are 8 different models available with 34/68/102/136/204 channels in 16800 series.


Q: What kinds of things can I help you achieve?
♦ Develop a compelling brand story.
♦ Create content that provides value.
♦ Build deeper relationships with targets.
♦ Attract new patients or customers.
♦ Elevate the visibility of a new service or product.
♦ Strengthen a regional presence.
♦ Identify opportunities and future directions.
Q: Do you focus on certain industries?
All of my clients in some way strive to help people lead healthier lives. Some are in B2C markets, others are in B2B. Typically, they're providers (health care systems, medical practices, etc.); medical technology companies who wish to reach providers; or, entities focused on environmental health and healthy lifestyles.
Q: How do you like to work with clients?
I tend to have long-lasting client relationships.
Some clients treat me as an ongoing extended member of their marketing team, others as an occasional addition.
I can work with you on developing high-level marketing strategies or implementing new ideas for growth. Or, I can be someone you call on for small projects, such as a patient story or some web page content.
I'm flexible and simply aim to please.
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Some are marketing whizzes – marketing directors or agency creative types. They usually hire me when they're short on staff or don't have the in-house talent.
Other clients hire me because they want to develop a strong marketing presence but are baffled by such things as e-marketing, blog posts, or Facebook. They either don't know where to start or don't have the time to figure it out.
Mostly, my clients are busy, overwhelmed managers who trust that I'll give their project the personal and senior-level experience it deserves.
Q: Are you a "full-service" freelancer?
Yes, I am. A freelancer since 2001, I've worked collaboratively with lots of marketing experts. In other words, I have ongoing relationships with other creative independents and can bring the right skill and talent to your project. My trusted associates are successful and knowledgeable professionals in their particular field – web design and development, graphic design, public relations, e-marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and social media applications.
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NVDA plays a vital role in the Land Use Planning for Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties. Our Regional Plan and planning assistance guides growth in this region with the participation of our municipalities.
According to Vermont Statutes [24 V.S.A. Section 4347], "A regional plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, efficient and economic development of the region which will, in accordance with the present and future needs and resources, best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and welfare of the inhabitants as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development."
Act 250 is Vermont's land use regulatory procedure designed to balance development with environmental, local, regional and state issues while providing a forum for interested parties to voice their concerns.
Act 250 is a unique permitting system, where applications are reviewed by laypeople who serve on district Act 250 commissions around Vermont.
The district environmental commissions map describes the nine districts in the state. The Natural Resources Board is the quasi-judicial body which administers the Act 250 process at the state level. The Board decides appeals from the District Commissions as well as makes declaratory rulings.
Regional Planning Commissions have a statutory right to participate in Act 250 hearings for projects located within their region. As a statutory party, NVDA may address any or all of the 10 criteria considered in the Act 250 proceedings. A statutory party may also appeal a District Commission's decision even if they do not participate in the original hearing.
If there is a conflict between the local and regional plans, then the choice of which plan controls depends on whether the project has substantial regional significance. If the town does not have a duly adopted Town Plan, then the Regional Plan governs.
To learn more, a great resource is the Vermont Act 250 Handbook: A Guide to State and Regional Land Use Regulation by Cindy Corlett Argentine, 1998. For copies, contact Putney Press, PO Box 430 Newfane, VT 05345 (802)365-7991.


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By Sara Holland on	 April 2, 2019 College Commitments, Girls Soccer, Loudoun Valley High School, Schools, Soccer, Sports
Purcellville, Va. — Loudoun Valley High School senior Allison Traub has made a verbal commitment to continue her academic and soccer career at the University of Tampa beginning in the 2019-2020 school year.
"Tampa is beautiful," Traub said. "Everything felt right when I first got on campus."
Traub's journey to Tampa, however, wasn't an easy one as she experienced many hardships during her recruiting process.
"My recruiting process was stressful. I committed to the University of Saint Leo in June 2018," Traub said. "Then six months later, I was told the head coach had been let go and that I no longer had my scholarship."
While battling personal things in her life, Traub almost lost all hope of playing in college. That is until the University of Tampa expressed interest in her.
"The University of Tampa started talking to me, and then I visited," Traub said. "A few weeks after my visit, I committed."
Traub – who has been playing soccer for the past 15 years – has always known she wanted to play at the next level.
"I've always known I have wanted to play in college," Traub said. "I used to tell my mom that she was going to see me playing soccer on TV one day."
While not on TV, Traub has been a part of the Loudoun Valley soccer team for the past four years and spends her off-seasons playing basketball for the Vikings. Traub has been the Vikings' goalkeeper since her freshman year and helped lead Loudoun Valley to a Dulles District semifinal last season.
"Allison always wants to do her best for herself and the team," Loudoun Valley head coach Kerry Davidson said. "She hates losing, so she works hard to avoid that."
Traub will take that winning mentality to the west coast of Florida this fall to help the Division II Spartans. Led by fourth-year head coach Erin Switalski, the Tampa women's soccer team finished 7-6-4 overall in 2018.
"I couldn't be more happier than I am right now. It is a dream come true to get an education and play soccer at the same time," Traub said. "Tampa feels like family."
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OPENING: The Book of Joseph at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
World Premiere Chicago Shakespeare Commission
THE BOOK OF JOSEPH
One family's remarkable story spanning occupied Poland to present-day America
featuring Chicago favorite Francis Guinan
ChiIL Live Shows will be out for the press opening, so check back soon for our full review. In these tumultuous times, when even the president of the United States doesn't mention all the Jews that died during World War II on Holocaust Remembrance Day, it's more important than ever to tell the stories. We're very much looking forward to this world premiere production.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Book of Joseph, a new play by award-winning playwright Karen Hartman chronicling three generations of the Hollander family in a sweeping story that spans history from occupied Poland to present-day America. Directed by CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and developed with Creative Producer Rick Boynton, The Book of Joseph debuts in the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, January 29–March 5, 2017.
Richard Hollander was devastated when his parents were killed in an accident. While cleaning out their attic, he discovered a suitcase of letters written in Polish and German during World War II by a family he never knew—depicting day-to-day life under the most painful of circumstances in occupied Poland. Richard went on to discover that, at the time the letters were written, his father Joseph was fighting the United States government to avoid deportation and death—a campaign that involved such historic figures as Eleanor Roosevelt, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, senators and judges. He was astounded to learn that his father saved the lives of many but, despite heroic efforts, could not save his own family. Richard published his father's story and the collection of letters in the book Every Day Lasts A Year.
Chicago Shakespeare, working alongside the Hollander family, has commissioned Karen Hartman to adapt this deeply resonant and historically significant story into a new play that not only paints a compelling portrait of a family torn apart by war, but also shines a light on the immigrant experience across the globe. The production features Francis Guinan as the present-day Richard and Sean Fortunato as his father Joseph.
Hartman's work includes Goliath, Donna Wants, Going Gone, Troy Women and others that have been commissioned and staged by dozens of theaters across the nation. This season alone, Hartman has three world premiere plays in four productions from coast to coast—including, most recently, Roz and Ray at Victory Gardens Theater.
Longtime Chicago favorite Francis Guinan leads the cast as Richard Hollander, who makes the fateful discovery of his family's letters and digs into the past to unearth his father's secrets. Guinan has appeared on Broadway in August: Osage County, The Grapes of Wrath and As Is. A member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble, he has also appeared in productions at Northlight Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company. Sean Fortunato plays Joseph, Richard's father and the subject of his story—portrayed in flashback during his harrowing escape from occupied Poland to seeking asylum in America. Fortunato returns to Chicago Shakespeare, where he has appeared in over twenty productions, most recently in King Charles III. Representing the third generation of Hollanders is Adam Wesley Brown as Richard's young adult son Craig. Brown returns to Chicago Shakespeare; his past credits include The Tempest, Julius Caesar and Henry VIII.
At the heart of Joseph's family in Poland are courageous women: his mother, sisters and their husbands and children. The Hollander clan is led by the matriarch Berta—portrayed by Glynis Bell. A longtime veteran of New York stages, Bell has appeared on Broadway in Therese Raquin, Looped and Amadeus. Joseph's three sisters are portrayed by Amy J. Carle (Mania), Gail Shapiro (Klara) and Patricia Lavery (Dola). Ron E. Rains (Salo) returns to Chicago Shakespeare, after most recently appearing in The Tempest. Brenann Stacker (Genka) and Mikey Gray(Lusia) portray the youngest members of the Hollander family.
The production comes to the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare with the creative talents of Scenic Designer Scott Davis in his 25th CST production, after most recently designing sets for the epic Tug of War marathon. Also on the creative team are Costume Designer Rachel Healy, who previously designed Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night, and Lighting Designer Phillip S. Rosenberg in his 15th Chicago Shakespeare production. Co-Sound Designers Misha Fiksel and Miles Polaski make their CST debuts.
Rounding out the creative team are multiple Jeff Award-winning Projections Designer Mike Tutaj and Chicago Shakespeare's resident Wig Master Richard Jarvie. Jarvie has designed 29 productions in CST's history, including most recently King Charles III, and has worked extensively with Stratford Festival, The Guthrie Theater and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Matt Raftery joins the team as choreographer and assistant director.
Highlighting the Theater's commitment to new work, The Book of Joseph is Chicago Shakespeare's 19th world premiere in a season with six other projects in development.
Creative Producer Rick Boynton oversees the development of a wide spectrum of new work—with many works receiving extended productions in 2016. The CST-commissioned Othello: The Remix, a hip-hop adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy from The Q Brothers, opened to rave reviews in an off-Broadway production presented by John Leguizamo. The new musical Ride the Cyclone, which was developed with CST, is also in the midst of an off-Broadway run at MCC Theatre directed by Rachel Rockwell, and was named to the "Best Theatre of 2016" list by The New York Times. In Summer 2016, Paul Gordon's sweeping musical adaptation of Sense and Sensibility made its West Coast premiere at the Old Globe Theatre, in a production staged by Barbara Gaines and featuring many of the original CST cast members.
In partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Richard Hollander and CST Creative Producer Rick Boynton will discuss the development process in an event at the Museum on January 26.
For more information about the production, visit www.chicagoshakes.com/Joseph.
The Book of Joseph will be performed at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, January 29–March 5, 2017. Tickets are on sale now for $38–$58 (subject to change). Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, as well as CST for $20 tickets available for patrons under 35. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.
CST strives to make its facility and performances accessible to all patrons through its Access Shakespeareprograms. The Book of Joseph will have an Audio-described performance on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (with optional Touch Tour at 12:00 p.m.) and an Open-captioned performance on Friday, February, 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
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The 1 Thing That Could Lead to a Healthier, Happier 2019
I distinctly remember one vacation where I sat alone on a beach, with only some birds for company. I watched the waves go in and out, and I did nothing more than just feel my breathing. I probably sat there for an hour or more -- it felt like one of the most peaceful places on earth and I was completely relaxed.
I now recognize I was practicing mindfulness, although I had no idea at the time. You might think this is the part of the story where I reveal that I continued to practice mindfulness. Nope. Didn't happen. I went back to a stressful job in a stressful city with too much anxiety in my life.
I'm obviously older and wiser now, and while I'd like to say I practice mindfulness on a regular basis, it is still difficult for me. My mind immediately wanders to all the things I could -- and should -- be doing instead of just being aware that I'm breathing.
That's why I like this suggestion from mental health expert Koorosh Rassekh: Choose something you already do every day, and then set an intention around that particular practice.
He explains that he had a client who loved making pour-over coffee every morning, so he established a mindfulness practice around that activity. He focused on the physical sensations of the smell of the coffee, the warmth of the pot on his hands, the sound it made as it splashed into his cup.
So, instead of turning on the TV or talking to Alexa or checking his phone, he became more aware of his inner self and what he was feeling emotionally.
The other thing I like about Rassekh's advice is that he lets people like me off the hook: It's OK to not jump into mindfulness with enthusiasm every day.
"When mindfulness is hard or difficult for us, that doesn't mean it is not working. Rather, it just worked by letting you know that you are particularly distracted right now or you are trying to solve something, or some memory is trying to reconcile," he says. "How great to be connected with that inner process as we go through the day rather than wonder why we keep bumping our head or are so quick to anger! We can be mindful that we are struggling to be mindful. This in and of itself is mindfulness."
As we enter another year of working hard, trying to be productive, attempting to meet all our career goals while balancing our private-life demands, it may be time to start mindfulness. Try to stop listening to the shower radio and just be mindful when you're washing your hair. Instead of watching YouTube videos while eating lunch, try practicing mindfulness as you eat that sandwich.
Health experts say that mindfulness can help with stress and insomnia and lead to a healthier diet and better memory.
Maybe this is the one New Year's resolution that will make the biggest difference in your health and happiness this year?
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3 Ways to Deal With a "Never Wrong" Co-Worker
There are several annoying types of people at work, from the gossiper to the chronic procrastinator to the whiner.
Today, let's talk about the person who is never wrong.
This type of person really is pretty self explanatory -- he would rather cut off a toe than admit he's wrong. He bulldozes through everyone else to get what he wants, not caring if someone else has an opinion or better idea.
While everyone in the office may call this guy several unflattering names, the reality is that such a person may actually have a personality disorder -- or simply low emotional intelligence.
Whatever is going on, you're not a psychologist and you've got to figure out a way to work with this guy (or woman) before you staple him to his desk. Some suggestions:
1. Be precise. If someone lacks emotional intelligence or has little of it, then she isn't going to get some of your more subtle clues that she's making you angry or annoying the crap out of you. Be more clear about how you feel: "Marcia, when you interrupt me in a meeting I feel disrespected. I need you to let me finish what I want to say and then let others respond to it without interrupting and insisting we do it your way."
2. Stay cool. Getting angry isn't going to help because the "always right" colleague will just ramp up his arguments. Try asking more questions about his solution -- get him to reflect more on it and how exactly it will lead to the results that are desired. He may start to back off his "only my way" stance when he sees that his solution isn't going to work.
3. Be fair. When you deal with someone who always has to be right, you can get so defensive that you'd argue with his point that there are seven days in a week. Back off and and pick your battles. Try to dissect his points of view and see if there isn't something that can be of value -- something about which he may be right.
You may balk at the idea of finding common ground with such a personality, but the truth is that none of us is without faults. You may be seen as obstinate or judgmental. Try to find ways to keep communicating with this colleague, and don't dwell on how he behaves -- but more on how you can use his talents to find the right solutions.
How to Work for More Than One Boss -- and Stay Sane
Many workers now have multiple bosses – the one who heads a specific project, the one who oversees a department or the one who works in another country. But conflicting requests and competing deadlines can make working for multiple bosses a real challenge.
Part of the problem is that different bosses can have different management styles. One may like in-person updates while another prefers to use online apps to track project completions. Such competing styles can lead to inefficiencies as you try to adapt to various styles and requirements.
Another issue is overwork as each boss (read more here)
3 Ways to Handle Nosy Co-Workers
Believe it or not, some people don't like to talk about their personal life. I know, I know, this seems bizarre in a time when people post photos of themselves sitting on the toilet or reveal every detail of giving birth.
In the workplace we often form friendships -- some of them very close -- and as a result we share details of our lives. The woman in the next cubicle, for example, knows that your teenager is getting into trouble and your husband lost his job last week. But those are details you may not want to share with the woman down the hall because a) she's a terrible gossip and b) you don't know her well enough to share that information.
Still, the woman down the hall is nosy. She asks questions like, "I saw your husband at the grocery store in the middle of the day -- is he on vacation or something?"
What can you do when people are nosy at work? You can't be rude because you have to work with them and the boss won't appreciate you having a rift with a teammate about personal business. Lying is never a good idea -- it snowballs and can reflect badly on your character if the truth comes out.
When you feel that a colleague is becoming nosy about your personal business, here are some options:
Tell the truth. This may be the last thing you want to do, but really consider the situation from someone else's perspective. Maybe you don't want to reveal that your teenager is in trouble, but perhaps the colleague has gone through the same thing with her child or was once a troubled teen herself. She may be asking the question not as a chance to gossip, but because she sees you seem to be upset. You can give a simple, truthful answer, such as: "Well, you know teenagers often hit some bumps in the road and Angela is no exception." If the colleague presses you on details, just say you don't want to violate Angela's privacy, but appreciate the colleague's concern.
Change the subject. Your husband may have asked you not to discuss his job loss with anyone, and you need to respect his wishes. If you're asked about it, change the subject or move away from the person. "Gosh, I can't believe what time it is! I've got a deadline in 30 minutes. I better get to it or this client is going to be be unhappy. I've got to run!" Or, answer with a non-answer: "Mike was at the grocery store pickup up some things we needed. Hey, that reminds me: Have you ever tried making homemade ravioli? I have a new fabulous recipe. Let me send it to you -- what's your email?"
Limit access. You cannot blab about your teen daughter woes or your husband's job loss on Facebook or Twitter and then not expect people to feel like they can get a bit nosy. If you want to be private, be private -- and that includes online. Set boundaries and stick to them, which makes it much easier to say: "Thanks for your concern, but it's a family matter and we're handling it."
Finally, don't expect others to respect your privacy if you don't respect their privacy. You can't demand nosy people mind their own business when you're not willing to do the same.
How Texting Can Ruin Your Career -- and What to Do About It
Everyone knows you shouldn't text and drive, and several cities (such an Honolulu) make it illegal to text and walk. The reason is clear: people driving or walking distracted are not only a danger to others, but to themselves.
But there is something equally damaging going on in workplaces today that has to do with texting. It's texting too fast. It's responding immediately to a text, rather it's a question from a colleague, a request from a boss or a complaint from a customer.
The result -- and you know deep in your soul this is true -- is that we become more stressed, more exhausted and more distracted when we respond right away to texts.
What would happen if you waited to respond to a text? If you didn't jump every time a text pinged? If you phoned the person who asked the question? Or walked over to her desk to respond?
There's a reason meditation and mindfulness have become multi-million-dollar businesses, and that's because they are necessary for all those people who are being crazy about responding to texts. These people are so tied to their phones that they cannot simply unwind during their workday and so are in a heightened state of awareness to their phones and feel constantly rushed.
"Pauses can be really productive if we re-center our attitude towards them," says Jason Farman, author of "Delayed: The Art of Waiting From the Ancient to the Instant World."
He explains that innovation needs time. It needs people to be able to daydream, to sit and do nothing without the interruption of texts demanding immediate responses. Without that ability to disconnect, we risk losing our creativity, our ability to think more deeply about how to solve problems or challenges.
If you're looking for a way to end your addiction to texting too fast that may be harming you, think about:
1. Turning off notifications. Just as with email notifications, that ping is distracting and ruins your concentration. It takes about 25 minutes for you to get back on track after an interruption. Is it really the best use of your time to respond with "K" after a colleague texts you where to meet for lunch? Or, could you work steadily for 30 minutes or an hour and then check your texts?
2. Realizing how it's hurting your career. Research has shown that a face-to-face request is 34 times more successful than an electronic one. If you're really going to get what you want, then turn away from texts or emails and make your request to an actual live, breathing human being. When a boss or colleague or customer indicates they are ready to talk to you, don't respond with a text. Call -- or better yet -- talk to the person face-to-face.
3. Understanding you're likely to make a mistake. Autocorrect is the bane of my existence. It does things like type in "dud" for "did." It sends a message in the middle of a sentence if I hit the wrong key. That's why it's much better to wait until you can at least email the person or phone or talk in person. Texts are too informal, messy and brief to sound professional. That extra time you take to think of what you want to say will ensure that your communications are clear and not portraying you as confused or immature.
Studies have shown that constantly being "on" is detrimental to our emotional and physical well-being, but it also hurts those we love. A partner who is watching you text work-related matters at home will start to also feel less job satisfaction and performance for both people will suffer.
If you don't think you can turn away from texts, try small steps. Try putting your phone in your office drawer for 10 minutes, then work up to 20 minutes, then try one hour. You may find that when you change your mindset, you break free of a lot of stress and become more creative and productive.
Let me know how it goes....
Why Jerks Still Get Ahead
The rise of the #metoo movement in the last year and more attention to inequalities in the workplace has prompted a lot of discussions inside and outside of the workplace.
David Mayer, a professor of management and organizations at the Ross School of Business, says that women aren't the only ones who can be treated unfairly on the job -- nice guys don't always finish first.
"Some research shows that when men are more agreeable and nice, they earn 18 percent less over their lifetime than men who are more dominant," he says.
Still, he cautions this isn't a "woe is me" moment for men, because they're still more likely to be in leadership positions and make more money on average that women. It's more a matter of nice guys displaying some of the stereotypical characteristics such as compassion, humility, kindness and being more relationship-oriented.
This is an interesting development as I've written many stories over the last couple of years that more companies are hiring and promoting for emotional intelligence, which is just such characteristics. Companies are finding that without emotional intelligence, there is less collaboration, teamwork and creativity -- and that hits the bottom line.
If companies really want to develop emotional intelligence within their ranks, then they're going to have to do more to reward those who have it, such as women and nice guys.
Mayer says that when he asked his students about whether they've worked at places where it's OK to act like a jerk and still get promoted, about 80 percent said that had been their experience.
"I think it's something we can change as we look into the future," he says.
Why Job Shadowing Can Give You an Advantage
Job shadowing might sound a little creepy—does it mean you're skulking around a workplace, spying on people?
Well, part of that is correct—you will be in a workplace and there will be people. But far from skulking or spying, you're given a front-row seat to how work gets done. Whether it's in an architecture firm, at a high-tech startup, or at an auto body repair shop, experienced workers let you watch how they do their jobs. You're given a chance to ask job shadowing questions, observe a "day in the life of," and just absorb and reflect on whether the environment and the workers are something that appeal to you.
Some job shadowers will come away (read more here)
How to Respond to a Demotion
Have you ever been demoted?
If so, you're not alone. A survey finds that 46 percent of human resource managers say their company has demoted an employee. Most of those demotions hit male professionals and those ages 18 to 34.
If you think about it, the first thing you would want to do after being demoted is deliver a significant hand gesture to your boss and walk out the door, possibly kicking a nearby trash can for good measure. Or, go into a massive sulk and do only the bare minimum required to still collect a paycheck.
The survey supports this: For those who are demoted, 52 percent quit while 47 percent become disengaged.
Such reactions won't surprise an employer. First, they may have demoted you in an effort to get you to quit. Second, they demoted you and are paper-trailing you so that they can fire you in the near future as your performance deteriorates.
But what if you don't quit? What if you turn the tables and actually get better at your job? If you take that course of action, then you've taken control of your career instead of letting a demotion derail it.
It won't be easy. You're going to be pissed, frustrated, depressed and demoralized by the demotion. The demotion may not even be the result of poor performance, but have to do with internal politics or restructuring.
Whatever you're feeling and whatever the reason you were demoted, you have to be smart about it and understand that if you decide to leave, it's going to be much easier to find another job if you depart on good terms. That means you've got to prove you're of value. How? By turning in work where you show proven value and results.
When you've been demoted, it's going to be more important than ever that you:
Suck it up. Don't let them see you sweat or cry. All they should see written on your face is steely resolve and determination.
Get specifics. Make sure you're 100 percent clear on the performance issues that got you demoted and what your boss believes you need to do to correct them.
Craft a battle plan. Make no mistake: You're going to have to fight to regain ground and get your career back on track. Write out what you need to accomplish in the next week and coming months.
Communicate in writing. Let the boss know what you're doing to improve. Daily email reports can provide a way for you to prove you're making changes. You can also give these reports in person, but written evidence will help the boss clearly see the steady progress you're making.
Add value. Craft a plan to cut customer turnover, make a process more efficient or improve safety. This is a move designed to make you more valuable to your current employer -- but also beef up your resume so that if you decide to leave you can demonstrate your worth.
Being demoted is no fun. But there's no reason to let it define you. Once it happens, you cannot change it but you can use it to spur new actions that will help you with your current employer -- or propel you into a job that is a better fit.
3 Ways the Office Party Can Help Your Career
Whether it's an office potluck or a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant, most workplaces have some type of holiday gathering.
You may look forward to these events as you sneak extra cookies into your pocket -- or you may dread them and plan to fake a case of malaria to get out of it. (Bad idea. Don't skip the event as no one ever believes such excuses).
While I hope you enjoy your party, you need to always remember that whether you do or not, it's still a work event. That means that if you wouldn't dance on the table during a regular work meeting, then you shouldn't do it at an office party. Still, I'm not saying you shouldn't have a good time, and getting into the spirit of the holidays can actually help your career.
How? It gives others a chance to see you in a whole new light -- as someone who is funny or makes a point of talking to the shyest person at the event. Your career can always benefit when you demonstrate a genuine interest in others.
As you don your ugly Christmas sweater or make your favorite bean dip for the potluck, here are some ways to make sure the holiday party doesn't derail your career:
1. Hang out with people who drive you crazy. You don't have to subject yourself to an entire evening of Debbie Downer's company or Loud Fred's obnoxious stories, but do commit to spending time with people you generally avoid at work. "What's your favorite holiday tradition?" you can ask. Or, introduce yourself to this person's significant other to make him or her feel welcome. Just exchanging pleasantries can help ease some anxieties for your colleagues and perhaps reduce some of their unpleasant behavior during the week if they feel a greater rapport with you. Keep in mind that you're expected to work well with everyone on the job -- you're there to contribute, not avoid people you don't like.
2. Network. People often believe that networking only takes place with those outside a current company. Wrong. You should also be networking with those inside your company because those are often the people who you run across in the future when you need a referral to another job or require information to land a new position. Never burn bridges -- only work to make them stronger. Don't neglect relationships inside your company or you may pay the price later in your career.
3. Have fun. Laughing, telling funny stories or just enjoying the moment of seeing Loud Fred do his Elvis impression is important. Jobs are often tedious, frustrating, stressful and difficult. This needs to be a time when you put all that aside and get to know your colleagues in a new and fun way. Mute your phone. Stick it in your pocket and leave it there. These moments are what will form a new and better bond with your team, and that's a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.
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Expanding skillsets with HETAS Live!
HETAS will be taking to the road again with a series of events aimed at anyone working in the solid fuel and biomass sector or looking to expand their skillset.
Run in conjunction with approved training centres around the UK, HETAS Live! is free to attend. The next event will take place at Thermal Earth in Wales on Tuesday, 14 April.
There is a choice of free afternoon or evening seminars and discussions, as well as the chance to put technical and training questions to both HETAS and Thermal Earth.
The next event will be held on 7 May in Schiedel in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
HETAS will have copies of the guide to approved products and services available, as well as leaflets on solid fuel and biomass that installers can give to customers.
HETAS will answer queries on building regulations, best practice, registration schemes, RHI and MCS.


First of all, I just realized that my favorite Indian snack is Papadum – a crispy cracker must have whenever I dig into banana leaf. With that realization, I am switching Thosai to Papadoom – LOL! Talking about indecisiveness!
Anyhow, I was messing around in the rabbitry as usual and took some photos that I would like to share.
My massive Haley. I just love this doe!
I like to capture photos that focus on baby bunny tummies.
Do you mean if they shoot far enough they are males? Oh no, I was so hoping it was a doe. But it is alright, I have a SOLID!


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Las Vegas offers more buffets on one street than anywhere else in the nation, and you have some amazing choices. Enjoy Mexican, Italian, Seafood, American, Japanese, Chinese, Pizza, Deli, Soups, and more deserts than one man or woman should see in their entire lives, and the good news, its all under one roof. Here are some really great buffets to visit while you are in Las Vegas.
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Wayne Allen Platte, 87, of Waverly, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 4, 2016, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
Wayne was born on September 20, 1929, in Waverly, Iowa, the son of Agnes (Krueger) and Richard C. Platte. He was raised in Bremer, Iowa, and graduated from Waverly High School in 1947. He then attended and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in accounting. Wayne served in the United States Army from July 1, 1952, until his honorable discharge on June 30, 1954. On January 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Sara L. Robertson at the First Baptist Church in Karnack, Texas. Wayne and Sara moved to Waverly in 1957 and to Bremer in 1958.
Wayne owned and operated the Bremer Elevator Company until 1994, when he and Sara sold the business and retired. On January 1, 2001, the couple moved into their new home in Waverly. After 47 years of marriage, Sara passed away in June of 2003.
Wayne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Waverly. He was a very proud resident of Bremer. He enjoyed playing golf, and supporting the University of Iowa athletics, especially football. But of most importance to Wayne was his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy!
Wayne is survived by two sons, Mark (Krista) Platte of Waverly, and Mitchell Platte of Bremer; two grandchildren Nathan and Kelsey Platte of Waverly; a sister, Marlys Ellison of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Sara; a son, Thomas Jay Platte in infancy; his parents; and a sister, Arlene Kincaid.
Funeral services will be held on at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church in Waverly, with Pastor Keith Brustuen officiating. Burial will follow at Harlington Cemetery in Waverly. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to glaucoma research (fund #30-519-024) at the University of Iowa Foundation, 1 West Park Road, Iowa City, Iowa, 52246, and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family. 319-352-1187.
"Wayne Platte Obituary," Kaiser Corson Funeral Homes, Inc., accessed October 23, 2016. http://www.kaisercorson.com/obituary/Wayne-Allen-Platte/Waverly-IA/1659769.


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2017 marked the passing of 19 years since Community Currency's (hereafter, CC) introduction to and popularity in the Japanese society and the implementation of its activities. At the beginning of 1999, there were very few CC activities. However, 204 CCs are in operation as of December in 2016, although the number of adoptions has decreased by more than 100 CCs compared to its peak period around 2005. The following three trends were revealed from the 10 surveys on the operating conditions of CCs conducted between 1999 and 2008 and one in 2016. First, approximately 15 CCs are newly launched each year after 2010, and they can be divided into three types : the "Ki no Eki system," which issues CC thinned wood as collateral ; the "electronic money system," which places CC on noncontact IC card ; and the "community way system," which tries to allocate donated money for CC issuance to citizens' group support. Second, while approximately 40.0% of CC organizations had suspended operations within two years, there are 79 CCs that have been active for more than 10 years. Therefore, not only temporary CC activities but also rooted, permanent CCs activities in each region are emerging. Third, compared with the 2008 survey, the 2016 survey shows that the number of the CC type holding "time" as a value criterion has greatly decreased. In contrast, the number of CC with "yen" as the only value criterion has increased and accounts for 68.0% of the total CCs in Japan. Furthermore, the percentage of CCs which have turned into the national currency "yen," has also increased significantly from 29.0% in December 2008 to 57.4% in December 2016.


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Q: How to remove the annotation for my Location in Swift? I want only a pulsating dot I am facing one problems. I want to show only the annotations which I really added. So in my case i want to get my pulsating dot for my location back. Not a annotation. I hope somebody can help me.
I think the main methods to get a look into are the delegate methods and the addAnnotations method.
Here is a picture of my problem:
double annotations and annotation my current location
import UIKit
import MapKit
import CoreLocation

class ViewController: UIViewController {

    let locationManager = CLLocationManager()
    let regionInMeters: Double = 10000

    let localMap: MKMapView = {
        let map = MKMapView()
        map.translatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints = false
        return map
    }()

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()
        setupUI()
        checkLocationService()
        addAnnotations()
    }
    private func setupUI() {
        setupConstraints()
    }

}

// MARK: constraints
extension ViewController {
    private func setupConstraints() {
        view.addSubview(localMap)
        NSLayoutConstraint.activate([
            localMap.topAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.topAnchor),
            localMap.leadingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.leadingAnchor),
            localMap.trailingAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.trailingAnchor),
            localMap.bottomAnchor.constraint(equalTo: view.bottomAnchor),
        ])
    }
}
extension ViewController: CLLocationManagerDelegate, MKMapViewDelegate {
// checking location service is available
    private func checkLocationService() {
        if CLLocationManager.locationServicesEnabled() {
            setupLocationManager()
            checkLocationAuthorization()
        } else {

        }
    }
    private func checkLocationAuthorization() {
        switch CLLocationManager.authorizationStatus() {
        case .authorizedWhenInUse:
            print("Yesss")
            localMap.showsUserLocation = true
            centerViewOnUserLocation()
            //locationManager.startUpdatingLocation()
            break
        case .denied:
            break
        case .notDetermined:
            locationManager.requestWhenInUseAuthorization()
            break
        case .restricted:
            break
        case .authorizedAlways:
            break
        @unknown default:
            fatalError()
        }
    }

    private func setupLocationManager() {
        localMap.delegate = self
        locationManager.delegate = self
        locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest
    }

    private func centerViewOnUserLocation() {
        if let location = locationManager.location?.coordinate {
            let region = MKCoordinateRegion(center: location, latitudinalMeters: regionInMeters, longitudinalMeters: regionInMeters)
            localMap.setRegion(region, animated: true)
        }

    }

// Delegate methods
    func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didUpdateLocations locations: [CLLocation]) {
        guard let location = locations.last else { return }
        let center = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: location.coordinate.latitude, longitude: location.coordinate.longitude)
        let region = MKCoordinateRegion(center: center, latitudinalMeters: regionInMeters, longitudinalMeters: regionInMeters)
        localMap.setRegion(region, animated: true)
    }

    func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didChangeAuthorization status: CLAuthorizationStatus) {
        checkLocationAuthorization()
    }
// MARK: annotation
    private func addAnnotations() {
        let restaurantAnnotation = MKPointAnnotation()
        restaurantAnnotation.title = "FOOD BROTHER"
        restaurantAnnotation.subtitle = "Best burger in town"
        restaurantAnnotation.coordinate = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: 52.37085, longitude: 9.732710)
        localMap.addAnnotation(restaurantAnnotation)
    }
    // https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwijvYel7NTlAhVMjqQKHWeiChAQFjAAegQICBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstackoverflow.com%2Fquestions%2F49020023%2Fmapkit-annotations-disappearing&usg=AOvVaw2G13fjRVWs3b49cLQTjG_I

    func mapView(_ mapView: MKMapView, viewFor annotation: MKAnnotation) -> MKAnnotationView? {
        let reuseIdentifier = "annotationView"
        var view = mapView.dequeueReusableAnnotationView(withIdentifier: reuseIdentifier)
        if #available(iOS 11.0, *) {
            if view == nil {
                view = MKMarkerAnnotationView(annotation: annotation, reuseIdentifier: reuseIdentifier)
            }
            view?.displayPriority = .required
        } else {
            if view == nil {
                view = MKPinAnnotationView(annotation: annotation, reuseIdentifier: reuseIdentifier)
            }
        }
        let pinImage = UIImage(named: "restaurantsIcon.png")
        let size = CGSize(width: 50, height: 50)
        UIGraphicsBeginImageContext(size)
        pinImage!.draw(in: CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: size.width, height: size.height))
        let resizedImage = UIGraphicsGetImageFromCurrentImageContext()
        view?.image = resizedImage
        view?.annotation = annotation
        view?.canShowCallout = true
        return view
    }
}

A: Add the following code to delegate method.
func mapView(_ mapView: MKMapView, viewFor annotation: MKAnnotation) -> MKAnnotationView? {
    // Add 3 line code
    if annotation is MKUserLocation {
        return nil
    }
    ...
}