The Garage Door Shop are a 100% Australian owned and operated company relied on by families all over Melbourne. With a clear focus on customer care and reliability, we offer on the spot service, repair work and setup of all major brands of garage door openers and remote controls.
Setup and service of all major brand names, skilled advice from a trained expert, fully guaranteed service and products. We're ready to assist you in any way possible.
Like many mechanical devices that are utilized daily, garage door motors will ultimately require some sort of maintenance or repair and ultimately replacement.
Once we have actually done our preliminary inspection we will advise you whether we have to change the motor or if we can simply fix your existing motor, potentially saving you money if replacement is not required. All new products featured full manufacturer service warranty.
The most common problems that occur with garage doors consist of: roller door ballooning, jamming, stuck closed or open, opens manually not automatically, emergency situation release stuck, lock/key damaged, door heavy to raise, door dropping and not remaining in open position, push-button control not working, motor running but door not moving, roller door noisy or squeaking, undesirable noise, light not working, broken springs, hinges broken, wheels bent.
If you have a garage door that has to be opened by hand, you will understand all too well how bothersome it is. When it's dark and cold, it's drizzling or you're just simply tired from a long day at work, an automatic garage door is both practical and hassle-free in all circumstances. An automatic garage door likewise provides you with added security as well as convenience at the push a button, permitting you to unlock, enter the premises and close the door without leaving your automobile.
We have a large range of garage door motors to pick from and installing an automated garage door opener makes a fantastic gift for your moms and dads, grandparents, spouse or other half, and even your kids!
Call us on 8592 7954 to find out how much to set up a garage door opener. We equip many different designs garage door opener systems to match your budget and requirements.
An on-site visit to inspect your garage door is needed to properly price quote what does it cost? to set up a garage door opener from The Garage Door Shop. The aspects that we take into account consist of things such as:.
Garage door remotes have come a long way. Exactly what was once| the size of a cigarette pack now has the convenience of a little remote connected to your key rings. Remote control security has actually stepped up with rolling code and tri code technology which cant be duplicated, copied or cloned. If you are using separate remote controls for you garages and gates we can have your garage doors and gate remotes function all from the one remote control. Push-button controls have four buttons, and each button can activate a gadget individually offering you that comfort of carrying that a person remote which does it all.
Accessory devices are valuable when it pertains to extending the performance and use of your garage door opening system. We offer key ring type push-button controls, security pin code access pads, standby power systems as well as long variety antennas to improve signal strength.
There is an option to any remote control problem you have. Call us on 8592 7954 for a quick action for replacements or upgrades to your existing garage remote controller. Alternatively, call us to discover just how much to set up a garage door opener.


Is my iCloud secure??? I am not so sure!
I think it is..... and I should say think! But if I am honest I am not 100% totally sure!
I have previously wrote a blog post about how 2 step verification is your friend! and in theory it should be, what this does is require confirmation from one of my other Apple devices before I or anyone else can log in to my iCloud!
I have this on all my accounts including my email and social networks, in theory unless somebody steals my phone etc and then works out my passwords can they then access my account! So all secure wouldn't you agree?
I thought so to until for some reason (I don't know why) I decided to log on to iCloud.com and check 'Find My iPhone' to make sure all my devices were showing up! As I went through the list all looked good, iPhone? Check, iPad? Check, Wifes devices? Check, Little geeks iPad? Check ..... Some random Macbook Pro in France? Check.... hangon WHAT THE......???????
Did I buy a Macbook and forget and leave it in France? From memory nope! was it a glitch on my Macbook just showing the incorrect location....? Ummm where is my Macbook on find my iPhone!
Here is the second strange bit, my Macbook wasn't showing! After going through the settings on my Macbook and signing in and out of iCloud on the settings it suddenly reappeared as you would expect but the strange foreign Macbook that certainly isn't mine was still there! I suddenly start to wonder can they access my data? If I can see them can they see me?
I log on to the apple support site and have a text chat with an engineer that needs to refer this on to somebody else! I would get a call back the following day at 1.45pm! As always they kept to their word and Apple called me to discuss the issue!
I should point out that as soon as I saw an unknown device on my account I changed my password and forced a sign out on every device, if you ever find yourself in this position I recommend doing the same!
After going through a number of checks with me and sharing my screen so they could see what I could, the support confirmed she would need to pass this on to a senior engineer! After a bit of hold music Mark, a senior engineer for Apple came on the line and went through a few more questions, including have I been to France! It became quiet clear he was concerned with how this had happened and had no idea why or how! He was stumped!
Now another referral on to an iCloud engineer, Mark would need to speak to him and then come back to me! Nearly 24 hours on I am awaiting a response!
Mark tried to reassure me that my information was secure, if anything he said the other persons Macbook was more at danger, if I wanted to be malicious I could wipe the Macbook the same as I could to any of my devices through the find my phone app!
So I shouldn't be concerned.... or should I? What if my devices are also appearing on somebody else's device?
I am seriously put out by this, as of this morning the device is still showing, and there is not much else I can do until Apple get back to me! I also guess I am not as concerned as the person whose Macbook I can see, and a good job I am not evil and have locked, wiped or repeatedly played a sound on the Macbook!
I will keep you posted on how this progresses!


A last gasp strike from Adam Evans handed Shelbourne a deserved 2-1 victory over St. Patrick's Athletic in a friendly at IT Blanchardstown on Sunday afternoon.
Shels were resolute in defence throughout the game and took their chances well to punish a wasteful and frustrated Pats side.
The First Division side started well, forcing Conor O'Malley into action from a corner before an early penalty shout went ignored when James English was bundled over in the box. Worryingly for Pats, O'Malley seemed to damage his shoulder in an early clash and was unable to continue, coming off holding his shoulder as he was replaced by Barry Murphy.
A minute after Murphy's introduction the ball was in the back of Pats net, as Niall Lanigan's corner was glanced towards goal by Aaron Ashe and the ball went in off the unfortunate Rory Feely. The own goal did little to slow Pats momentum but the compactness of the Shels side did, as the silky passing play of Liam Buckley's side did little to expose cracks in Shels' well-organised back line.
Graham Kelly slid in Christy Fagan in the 21st minute but he could only draw a good save from Shels keeper Dean Delany, and Pats were largely restricted going forward. Set pieces offered the Inchicore side a chance, and a clever free kick routine from Conan Byrne and Alex O'Hanlon bought Byrne space for a shot, but it was saved by Delany.
Feely was particularly effective with long balls, twice almost finding Conan Byrne from deep, but Shels stood firm and with half an hour gone they began to get back into the game, with Lanigan and Dylan Kavanagh dictating the tempo in midfield.
A couple of rash challenges from Kurtis Byrne led to dangerous Shelbourne free kicks, while Dayle Rooney had a shot deflected over from close range with 35 minutes gone.
The resistance was broken in the 41st minute, however, when some great passing play from Kelly and Fagan found Conan Byrne unmarked in the centre of the box, and he duly converted to draw Pats level.
A flurry of half time changes for Pats brought extra energy at the beginning of the second half, with an audacious early lob from sub striker Josh O'Hanlon a possible sign of things to come.
Shelbourne settled quicker into the game, though, and remained tough to break down, frustrating the Inchicore side, limiting them to hopeful shots from range. Keith Treacy's 30 yard half-volley the closest they came.
Quality of the final ball deserted both sides for much of the half, with Shane Elworthy blazing a cross way over for Pats after a quick free kick found him in acres of space, and Darragh Markey producing the same on the opposite wing three minutes later.
Frustration began to take hold, and a rash challenge by Treacy on Chris Lyons almost cost Pats as Lyons was played in from a Dylan Grimes free, but his shot was blocked by Lee Desmond.
Pats managed an opportunity in the 83rd minute when Kelly finally played a good ball into Josh O'Hanlon, but he was unable to score. More chances began to come for Pats after this as they pushed for a winning goal, with a great cross from Elworthy just missing O'Hanlon before Reece McEnteer cleared.
With just two minutes left, Elworthy was involved again in Pats' attack. Some delightful one-two play with Treacy put him through and his cross was right onto the head of O'Hanlon, but the header was just over the bar. The away side were left to rue that missed opportunity as Desmond was caught in possession by Evans, who bore down on Murphy one-on-one before smashing the ball into the top left corner to give Shelbourne a late lead.
Pats nearly nicked an equaliser but Kurtis Byrne's volley was tipped away by substitute goalkeeper Jamie Quinn. One final long range effort from Treacy did little to trouble Quinn and Shels held on for a resolute and dogged victory.
Shelbourne: Dean Delany (Jamie Quinn 83); Adam O'Connor, Jack Tuite, Aidan Collins, Reece McEnteer; Robert Bayly (James O'Brien 46), Niall Lanigan (Alan Byrne 48), Dylan Kavanagh (Lorcan Shannon 63), Aaron Ashe (Adam Evans 63); Dayle Rooney (Chris Lyons 46), James English (Dylan Grimes 70).
St Patrick's Athletic: Conor O'Malley (Barry Murphy 11); Shane Elworthy, Rory Feely (Stephen Grogan 55), Lee Desmond, Ian Bermingham (Keith Treacy 46); Sam Vordon, Graham Kelly, Kurtis Byrne, Alex O'Hanlon (Jack Bayly 46), Conan Byrne (Darragh Markey 46); Christy Fagan (Josh O'Hanlon 46).
Subs not used: Graeme Buckley.
ExtraTime.ie Player of the Match: Neil Lanigan (Shelbourne).


Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 46888). Tropical; 21°C - 31°C (Ref. 36880), preferred ?
Central America: Río Tamarindo, Nicaragua to the río Cardenas, central Panama on the Pacific drainage.
Adults inhabit fresh water (Ref. 9304). Recorded from rivers and creeks, between sea level and an elevation of 660 m. Found in most rapid currents over rocky bottoms. Feed on detritus, mud, diatoms and filamentous algae (Ref. 36880).


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FIRE > Amicus Briefs > Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski (March 4, 2020)
Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski (March 4, 2020)
by FIRE
Court: US Supreme Court
With the assistance of FIRE Legal Network member Kevin King of Covington & Burling LLP and his team, FIRE filed an amicus curiae brief in March in support of a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court in Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski.
This important case concerns a student challenge to a free speech zone at Georgia Gwinnett College. After the school unilaterally changed its policy and one plaintiff graduated, the district court dismissed as moot plaintiffs' prospective injunctive claims as well as their nominal damages claims. The Eleventh Circuit upheld the dismissal, ruling that plaintiffs' could not sustain their civil rights action based solely on a claim for nominal damages.
FIRE wrote an amicus brief at the Eleventh Circuit and then in support of certiorari arguing that the Eleventh Circuit's rule on nominal damage claims severely undermines students' ability to vindicate their constitutional rights in court, given the many procedural hurdles students already face in bringing First Amendment claims.
Uzuegbunam-v.-Preczewski-Amicus-Brief
Schools: Georgia Gwinnett College

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Chargers stun Warrens to go to finals
Justin Marville, [email protected]
SO MUCH for the unbeatable Warrens.
Executive Air Dover Chargers are just one step away from the big leagues now after beating pre-season favourites Pan American International Insurance Warrens to advance to basketball's First Division finals.
Playing at the Barbados Community College, Godfrey Leacock had a game-high 32 points and Jason Bowen scored ten of his 23 during a series-clinching 29-16 fourth-quarter run of Sunday's 94-79 Game 3 victory.
Clinging to a 65-63 lead entering the fourth, Bowen scored back-to-back treys and added two other scores in quick succession to blow the contest wide open.
It was an upset of epic proportions, as Warrens entered the season unbeaten with a high-powered squad featuring three former national players and a one-time Premier League starter. (JM)
Please read the full story in today's Daily Nation, or in the eNATION edition.


The tensions that have plagued international relations between China and Japan for over two years have thawed slightly as the countries' leaders met for the first time for formal talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing.
The meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe included a particularly frosty public handshake during which both men seemed awkward.
President Xi did not smile during the photocall nor did he attempt to engage with Mr Abe's efforts to converse with him, an obvious indication of the rawness that still engulfs their feud.
Despite the icy encounter, the meeting nonetheless marks an important advance in healing a deeply fraught dispute over islands controlled by Japan in the East China Sea. Ownership of the islands – known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China – is disputed by China, who claims the territories have been rightfully theirs since ancient times.
In 2012 the Japanese government purchased three of the islands from their private owner – a move which angered China, leading to protests and frequent sailings of Chinese government ships around the territorial waters surrounding the islands.
Offering opulent fishing grounds and strategic shipping lanes, the area is also rich in natural gas and oil depositories. Chinese and Japanese military vessels are on patrol 24/7 in the surrounding waters and any clash or miscalculation could lead to a potentially ugly conflict at any time.
The situation has raised nationalistic feelings among citizens of both China and Japan, making both leaders rigid in their approach, and resolution seems impossible.
Cooperation between the countries is certainly still in its infancy but today's talks have been seen as a diplomatic victory for Mr Abe, who has been keen to orchestrate a meeting with president Xi for some time.
Whether the leaders of the second and third largest economies in the world can relinquish deeply rooted hostilities for their mutual benefit remains to be seen.


Throughout the week of July 25th, 2016, Barletta Heavy Division (BHD), MassDOT's contractor for the Route 128 Add-a-Lane Bridge V project, will continue construction operations. Work will be performed project-wide during the standard working hours of 7:00AM to 3:00PM.
At Kendrick Street, operations will include installation of guardrail on July 25th and 26th, and installation of the curb and preparing for sidewalks on July 26th through 28th. At Ramp K4 (I-95 Southbound to Kendrick Street Westbound), noise wall panels will be installed throughout the week, and the guardrail will be installed on Thursday July 28th. At Ramp K3 (I-95 Northbound to Kendrick Street Eastbound), the attenuator will be installed on Tuesday July 26th, and the guardrail will be installed on Wednesday July 27th.
At Highland Avenue, work will consist of installation of median drainage, sidewalk/barrier, and northbound timber piles. Utility relocation will also occur.
At Central Avenue and the Railroad Bridge, during the first half of the week (July 25th through 27th), stripping of arch framework and demolition of arch wall will occur. Additionally, on Monday and Tuesday, installation of drainage will occur. Backfill and preparation for approach slab will occur on Thursday and Friday, July 28th and 29th.
At Route 9, removal of ledge cut, placement of wall moment slab, and installation of structural steel, deck pans, and studs will occur throughout the week. From Wednesday July 27th through Friday July 29th, work will also include the installation of brackets and drainage along the northbound shoulder.
On the I-95 mainline, installation of drainage crossings and temporary paving for Highland Avenue demolition will occur throughout the week.


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#ifndef MODULES_AUDIO_PROCESSING_AEC_DUMP_AEC_DUMP_FACTORY_H_
#define MODULES_AUDIO_PROCESSING_AEC_DUMP_AEC_DUMP_FACTORY_H_

#include <memory>
#include <string>

#include "modules/audio_processing/include/aec_dump.h"
#include "rtc_base/platform_file.h"

namespace rtc {
class TaskQueue;
}  // namespace rtc

namespace webrtc {

class AecDumpFactory {
 public:
  // The |worker_queue| may not be null and must outlive the created
  // AecDump instance. |max_log_size_bytes == -1| means the log size
  // will be unlimited. |handle| may not be null. The AecDump takes
  // responsibility for |handle| and closes it in the destructor. A
  // non-null return value indicates that the file has been
  // sucessfully opened.
  static std::unique_ptr<AecDump> Create(rtc::PlatformFile file,
                                         int64_t max_log_size_bytes,
                                         rtc::TaskQueue* worker_queue);
  static std::unique_ptr<AecDump> Create(std::string file_name,
                                         int64_t max_log_size_bytes,
                                         rtc::TaskQueue* worker_queue);
  static std::unique_ptr<AecDump> Create(FILE* handle,
                                         int64_t max_log_size_bytes,
                                         rtc::TaskQueue* worker_queue);
};

}  // namespace webrtc

#endif  // MODULES_AUDIO_PROCESSING_AEC_DUMP_AEC_DUMP_FACTORY_H_

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My eldest daughter was diagnosed with her own set of mental illnesses. Being in the support role has been a sharp contrast to receiving support. Everything here is from my own experiences. I'm starting the series with list of things you can do to assist.
I want to stress that if you feel overwhelmed, please get help immediately. Large communities have Help Lines to call – don't be afraid to call for help and advice.
Knowing, loving & supporting the mental ill is one of the hardest things you will do. Whether you have a friend or are related to someone, there are few universal things that you can do for them and for yourself.
ACCEPTANCE: Accept that you can not change someone who has a mental illness.
Accept that you cannot fix them. No matter how much you listen, take care of them or try to shield them from problems, they will still be mentally ill.
The quicker you accept that your friend does not have the ability to "cure" or "overcome" their diagnosis, the easier it will be for you. No one chooses to be mentally ill, in the same way that no one chooses to have diabetes. And like diabetes – there are are only treatments, no cures.
UNDERSTAND: If you will be spending a lot of time with a person with a mental illness, take the time learn about their specific diagnosis or diagnoses.
Ask them about the diagnosis, if they are reluctant to speak about, don't feel hurt or surprised. Many people with mental illness feel instantly "on guard" as soon as someone else brings it up. If you are going to be in a long term relationship with someone with mental illness, consider consulting your own therapist. They cannot give you specifics about the mental illness but they can help you understand the symptoms and the best way you can help.
There are several reputable sources on the internet that you can find information for their specific diagnoses as well.
ALWAYS, Let your friend or loved one know what you are doing. Express your concerns and your desire to understand better. Trust is a big issue for many people with mental illnesses.
SUPPORT: Support when you can but never at the expense of your own well-being.
Listen when they need to talk, assist when you can and be ready for your life to be occasionally interrupted by a crisis.
However, never, ever, ever let someone who is mentally ill walk all over you. Many people with mental illness are adept at getting what they need by manipulation, whether it's emotional, physical or monetary. It does not make them bad, this is just how they have learned to cope and live.
It is important that you put down firm ground rules, especially if you are dealing with a child or significant other. Do not let guilt guide you – you will not be doing them any favors.
ENCOURAGE: Encourage them to do things for themselves.
Unless a person suffers from a severe mental illness that limits their ability to take care of themselves, it is not your job to do things for them.
Don't fall into the trap of taking care of everything for them. Push them to make doctor's appointment, fill prescriptions, and other important issues. You may not always be there for them, so it is important that they learn to do these things on their own two feet.
WATCH: Pay attention for cues that might indicate a change in their mental health.
When they are really suffering (you will know when this happens), you will probably need to assist them in getting help. You can ask them how you can help but don't be surprised if they can't answer. When a person begins to have a crisis, their minds are almost childlike (don't say that to them though!).
During a crisis, if you are the caretaker or significant other, call their therapist or doctor for advice. If they do not have one try a help line if you have one available. Write this number down BEFORE a crisis and tell your significant other why you are writing it down.
If you are a friend, during a crisis it is best to turn to the caretaker with your concerns first. If their is an immediate threat, call 911. In any situation, never be afraid to call the police if you feel threatened or you feel that you are dealing with a suicidal person.
If you find yourself in the position of loving a person diagnosed with a mental illness, taking the time to arm yourself with knowledge is the best thing you can do. I hope you find something of use on this page.
Next week I will discuss resources and rights for the loved-ones of the mentally ill.
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Hi Stacy. I'm stopping by from the Let's Get Real Friday Link Party. This is a great article. Mental illness isn't something everyone talks about, but it's an important topic. You have given readers a lot of great advice to think about. I love that you listed that you can't change someone with mental illness first. It is often the case that people feel they can "fix" the problem. I appreciate you sharing this with us. Have a great night.
Hi Stacy. I'm stopping in from Let's Get Real today. I am reading your post and with tears in my eyes, I am nodding in agreement. I have a close family member with mental illness and I'm always so frustrated when people think they can just change her. Like this is a choice she had made to be mentally ill. There is so much education that is still needed on this subject and you are doing a really brave thing by putting yourself out there. For many years, I served on the board of directors at a mental health agency and from that I learned that mental illness comes in all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. Keep up the important work you are doing here.
Hi Stacy – thanks so much for sharing this information. I just had a situation this week with my cousin. She's diagnosed bipolar and doesn't get much support from her family nearby, who generally think she should just "get over herself and snap out of it". I live in Peru, so I can't really be there for her at all, but I do talk to her frequently online.
She had a little bit of a breakdown on FB earlier this week, and I'm so thankful I was there to catch it and alert family at home. But even I – having been through depression myself – had a first fleeting thought of "Geeze, not again", and the feeling of not wanting to get dragged into some big "thing".
Would I have felt that way if she'd been on FB saying she was having a heart attack? Of course not! I would have immediately called for help whether it was convenient for me or not.
The fact that you felt "not again", is certainly normal. The thing about a heart attack… they generally only happen once, maybe twice to a person. Mental health crises can happen weekly, monthly, yearly. It's like dealing with someone who has the flu nonstop! It sounds like you did all the right things and that support is invaluable.
Thank you for being so honest and open – God bless and stay stress free! Glad to have you visit and link up with us at the #WWDParty.


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Alumna Elise Carlson-Rainer on why Myanmar's military is only hurting itself | Foreign Policy
Elise Carlson-Rainer, a University of Washington alumna of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies doctoral program and a faculty member at American Public University, co-wrote a Foreign Policy opinion column on the persecution of the Rohingya by Myanmar's military.
Carlson-Rainer writes: "Even if one were to leave aside for a moment the genocide of the Rohingya, the Myanmar military has shown itself to be incapable of maintaining peace and security within its own borders."
Carlson-Rainer currently serves as Assistant Professor of International Relations in the School of Security and Global Studies at American Public University. She is a former U.S. diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. Carlson-Rainer also worked with the U.S. Mission to the UN and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Elise Carlson-Rainer
Ph.D. International Studies
Religions, Cultures, and Civilizations (RCC)


If you're going to be in or near Ayrshire, during the next few weeks, do pop along to Many Thanks at the Cross in Mauchline. This is a really beautiful gallery, gift shop and coffee shop and Alan will be exhibiting there until the end of the month of June. You can find his pictures (like the one above) a good selection of prints at various prices, and greetings cards as well.
Also, if you think you might like to commission a special picture - bearing in mind Alan's unique style (a cross between Lowry, Fred Yates and Grandma Moses, seemingly!) - then you can get contact details through Carol at the gallery.
While you're there, you can also visit the beautiful little Burns House Museum just around the corner, imagine yourself back in the time of the Bard and drive through the wonderful Ayrshire countryside round about.
Many Thanks is also stocking copies of The Jewel by Alan's wife, Catherine Czerkawska, a bestselling novel about the life and times of Burns's wife and Mauchline Belle, Jean Armour. Pick up a copy while you're there! Have some of the best coffee in Ayrshire - and scrumptious cakes too. Well worth a visit.


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International School of Management
International School of Management (ISM) is a reputed business school in Germany. It is a private organization that deals with the study of applied sciences and are recognized by the Ministry of Innovation, Higher Education and Research of North Rhine-Westphalia. The school is dedicated to nurturing the future leaders of the global business arena.
The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programs. The undergraduate program is offered in international management. The various postgraduate programs include M.Sc. in International Management, M.A. in Strategic Marketing Management, M.Sc. in Finance, M.Sc. in Business Intelligence & Data Science, M.Sc. in International Logistics & Supply Chain Management, M.A. in Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management, M.A. in International Business and Pre-Master. The MBA programs are offered in full-time and part-time modes at ISM.
ISM is ranked at 214 of 370 in Germany.
One of ISM's MBA programs ranked #151-200 out of 251 business schools around the world (and #51-60 out of 74 business schools in Europe) in the 2019 QS Global MBA Rankings.
There are modern classrooms, libraries, hi-tech audio-visual labs, IT labs, and seminar halls at the campuses. Besides academics, ISM is a hub for extra-curricular activities. These activities help to maintain the physical as well as mental well-being of students.
ISM has branches in Dortmund, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Berlin. All the seven campuses of ISM boast state-of-the-art infrastructure. Frankfurt is the main branch.
ISM does not offer hostal or dormitories facilities for its students. But around all of its 7 campuses in Germany, students will be able find accommodation of various types which are specially catered for international students.
B.Sc. International Management
B.Sc. Information Systems
B.Sc. Finance & Management
M.Sc. International Management
M.A. Strategic Marketing Management
M.Sc. Finance
M.Sc. Business Intelligence & Data Science
M.Sc. International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
M.A. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management
M.A. Entrepreneurship
M.Sc. International Business
The average cost of tuition at ISM is $6,000 per year.
The average cost of living in Germany ranges between $700 - $1200 per month and it depends on the city.
Ranking 214 in Germany
Students 1,500+
Intakes Apr & Sep
Fee $1,500 - $10,000 Per Year
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Vedic Astrology and Acts of Propitiation
HOW TO USE A PLANETARY YANTRA
Sacred Images Project Gallery
Sacred Images Publishing
by PennyLea Mackie
Art that touches consciousness.
Consciousness is fathomless and beautiful...
Sacred Images is a unique collection of original fine art, and archival prints. The images that make up this collection are designed to provide soothing and beautiful imagery that is rooted in the healing traditions of Vedic culture. Each original hand-painted image has been thoroughly researched. Meticulous attention has been paid to practicing, understanding and maintaining the Vedic traditions that inform these powerful images.
A Yantra is a geometric composition that reveals a particular energy configuration whose power increases in exact proportion to the abstraction and precision of the diagram. Used together with mantra, or seed sound syllables, each Yantra displays the patterns of force heard in the mantra.
The discipline of Yantra has its roots in the ancient Vedic traditions of southeast Asia, or present day India. A Mandala (a closed circular template) is a structural matrix, through and from which flow a succession of changes. It consists of a series of concentric forms representing a passage, or a portal to the Self. The mandala form exists in the visual healing traditions of the majority of indigenous cultures globally.
Following the patterns within a Yantra or Mandala while moving towards the center-point, enlivens in our consciousness corresponding experiences, feelings and recognition of harmony with the eternal rhythms of nature and the cosmos.
The Yantra and Deity images presented here, were created following the rules and precepts consistent with these disciplines. All images presented have been executed by PennyLea Mackie.
"By regularly meditating with a specific yantra, you can establish relationship with the corresponding archetype to focus its energies in your own consciousness, and foster personal growth."
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North Korea will return to the same time zone as South Korea, the government announced on Monday, just days after leader Kim Jong Un expressed sadness at the sight of two clocks for the Korean Peninsula.
The move returns North Korea to Korea Standard Time, which runs 30 minutes ahead of Pyongyang Time. The change will take effect on Saturday, according to a decree from the Presidium of parliament.
The move comes just days after the summit between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Kim told Moon during their meeting that it was a "painful wrench" to see two clocks on the wall of the Peace House, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Kim described the unification of time as the "first practical step" for national reconciliation and unity. As a result, moving to one time zone should be done before anything else, Kim was quoted as saying.
North and South Korea were on the same time zone until August 2015, when the North Korean government decided to push back its clocks by 30 minutes, returning the country to a time zone originally used by the Korean Empire in the late 19th century.
"The wicked Japanese imperialists committed such unpardonable crimes as depriving Korea of even its standard time," state-run media said at the time, referring to Japan's annexation of Korea in 1910. The move caused inconvenience in inter-Korean relations.


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Interview: Nathanial Potvin
Best known for his role as Ryan Walker on Disney XD's Mech-X4, actor Nathaniel Potvin is quickly making a name for himself in TV and film. VULKAN caught up with Nathaniel to talk about his role in the Netflix series Alexa & Katie and his future aspirations of directing.
You'll be appearing in the new Netflix comedy Alexa & Katie as Ryan. What stood out to you most about Ryan upon reading the script?
The thing that stood out to me most while reading for the role of Ryan was that the character is so awkwardly funny. I thought it would be challenging to embody this role because Ryan and I are different in many ways.
How does Ryan fit into the story?
Ryan fits into this story by being a part of the school play and playing opposite of one of the girls.
For teens that are entering a new school this year, do you have any advice for those first day jitters?
One word of advice for teens starting a new school year would be to do what interests you the most. High school is the start of the career you want, so you need to start making choices that best suit your career.
I hear you have an interest in directing in the future, who is your favourite director?
My favorite director at the moment is Spike Lee. The reason being is that on his first film he did more than half of the work on the set. He was the writer, director, producer, catering, 1st AD, transportation, a camera operator, and an actor all in this one film. That is why he is so amazing, because he didn't let the lack of workers on set distract him from making his film.
What type of film or series are you most interested in trying your hand at directing?
Mostly drama, because I feel that those types of movies are the most impactful towards the audience.
This past weekend we all watched as kids, teens, and adults alike came together for March For Our Lives. What are your thoughts on that event and what do you think the next steps are?
I think that this event is much needed—It's very important to address the problems in this country and we need to see positive action. We find our youth in America scared to go to school because they don't know if they might die that day. Gun control needs to be in our future for the safety of the future generations to come. We need to keep this issue relevant so that the government has no choice but to change it.
Today, we're seeing a huge trend in teens speaking up about their experiences online, and while it can be therapeutic for many, it can also create backlash. Do you think it's important for teens to continue to share their lives and thoughts this way?
Teens should share their thoughts with their parents or friends or even a psychologist because those are the people who know what is best for them. I think that this recent trend — while it can be helpful — can be more of harm because people on the internet can be cruel and ruthless. As a result it can end in more damage than they were hoping for. Instead of divulging to people you don't know, divulge to people who love you.
What are some rules you think young people should follow when opening their lives to the world online?
I really think that they need to be safe online. It is super important because if you think that everyone is who they say they are online you are mistaken. Young people should also be aware of knowing what they are talking about fully before being completely biased on a subject. They need all of the facts to have an opinion, and should be careful with what they say because internet trolls are really hurtful.
What has been one lesson you've learned while working on Mech-X4 that you'll take with you to future projects?
One lesson I have learned on Mech-X4 is that you have to think about the crew on set. I like to think that you want to make life easy for them so that they will make life easy for you. It is a real golden rule situation.
What would you do if suddenly all the technology we use in the world (automated street lights, phones, internet, etc.), say, because someone was misusing their technopathy abilities… began to fail?
I think that it would be really devastating to people at first, but I feel that since we are such an innovative race we would carry on nicely; we did it all once before technology and we can do it again.
Which one of your Mech-X4 co-stars would you want by your side?
Can't I have them all?!?!?!? Uhggggg you guys are trying to start problems! If I had to pick one it would be Raymond because he is very innovative and creative and I feel he has a good survival trait to him.
What do you see yourself focused on twenty years from now?
I see myself focusing on major films. I also see myself directing my own projects on the side.
If you were to adopt a pet tomorrow, what would you get?
I would get a Hermit Crab–only because when I was little I was never nice or gentle with them, so I want a do-over.
What is your mantra for 2018?
My mantra is to keep my head down and do good work
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Light is inseparable from life in the universe. Thus, many branches of human study have been devoted to this subject. Buddhism, a religious-philosophical system, has also discussed various aspects of light. One of the traditions of Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, produces its textual tradition in the Pali language, a Middle Indic dialectic. Inside Pali literature, the treatment of light as a phenomenon has been presented in relation to two dimensions: the physical and the spiritual. The first section of this paper is devoted to understanding the nature of light as a physical phenomenon. The Pali terms aloka, obhasa, abha and teja offer meanings to light. Conceptually, the physical aspect of the world (both sentient beings and physical objects) is analysed under the term 'rupa' (translated as matter or body). Matter is composed of four elements: earth, water, heat and wind. Light is mainly associated with heat (teja) and every physical entity is a combination of all four elements. The Buddhist analysis of matter is undertaken, not for the sake of physical scientific analysis but, as a way of explaining the psycho-physical complex from which the human being is composed through the synergistic workings of several factors. Furthermore, this section will introduce the idea that light is not a 'substance' that exists individually, but that it depends on other elements. In Buddhist cosmology, the first beings on earth came down from a world of radiant beings (abhassaraloka). The aliens on earth lost their light in the body as desire grew in the mind. The use of light in meditation practice is also extremely important and the second part of this paper will examine how light is used by meditation practitioners and discuss the appearance of light during meditation. The last section is dedicated to discussing the use of light as a metaphor for wisdom. The Buddhist tradition maintains the view that Buddha (enlightened being) is the 'light bringer to human-kind' (ukkadharomanussanam). This statement is made against the backdrop of the ordinary human condition in which human experience, under the influence of psychological factors such as greed, hatred and ignorance, is perceived as darkness. The role of an enlightened person is to break through this darkness. Buddhism provides a gradual path to the attainment of wisdom, or "light". The "light of wisdom" surpasses all other forms of physical light from such entities as the sun and the moon. The "light bringer" is not only beneficial to him or herself but also to the entire humanity. Treating light within the Buddhist texts in these two ways, namely as a physical dimension and as a metaphor for wisdom, Buddhism has produced a theory in which "light" can be seen as an interdependent phenomenon. The main objective in Buddhist philosophy is the attainment of inner enlightenment (cognitive clarity), the highest achievement possible for a human being.


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The hon. Lady is making a good and powerful speech.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government has taken to reduce illegal immigration since 2010.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I do not envy you in trying to make these difficult decisions.


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Home / Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, Volume 25, Number 1
Welfare conditionality, benefit sanctions and homelessness in the UK: ending the 'something for nothing culture' or punishing the poor?
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Source: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, Volume 25, Number 1, February 2017, pp. 65-78(14)
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In 2012 the UK government introduced the harshest regime of conditionality and sanctions in the history of the benefits system. The government insists sanctions are not punitive, but critics call this into question. In particular, the regime has been charged with disproportionately affecting vulnerable people. Based on a survey and qualitative interviews with homeless people, this paper shows that homeless people are disproportionately sanctioned, and argues that it is difficult to see the regime as anything but punishment – punishment not for refusing to participate in the labour market, but for being unable to do so through homelessness, poverty and ill-health.
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The Christian Godde Project
Exploring the Divine Feminine within the Christian Godde
A Maundy Thursday Play
by Mark Mattison
A Maundy Thursday Play is made publicly available through the Creative Commons License – Attribution, Noncommercial, Share Alike 3.0 United States. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us for full details.
OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES
OTHER MALE DISCIPLES
CHIEF PRIESTS 1 AND 2
STAGE SETUP
(The five scenes alternate between two parts of the stage. Stage Right displays a modest room with a table and seats. The table is stocked with bread and cups. Stage Left displays the court of CAIAPHAS, the High Priest. CAIAPHAS and CHIEF PRIEST 2 quietly confer.)
Scene 1: The Gospel
(JESUS, PETER, JUDAS, THOMAS, and a diverse group of OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES and OTHER MALE DISCIPLES enter from Stage Right. PETER heads to the far end of the table.)
Oh, no one's willing to take the head seat? I guess I'll take it — if no one else will.
(Everyone sits, with JUDAS at the opposite end of the table from PETER. An empty seat separates JESUS from THOMAS.)
That's not the head, Peter; that's the tail. This seat is the head of the table.
(The OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES and OTHER MALE DISICPLES chuckle.)
C'mon, guys. You know better than this. Be careful about picking the best seat. You don't want somebody to ask you to move down, do you? Isn't it better to choose a more humble seat and be asked to move up?
(MARTHA enters the room with a platter of fruit.)
Remember what I was telling you earlier? Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.
(JESUS rises while MARTHA sets the fruit on the table.)
Here, Martha.
(JESUS pulls out his seat for MARTHA. She takes his seat and JESUS sits between her and THOMAS.)
(Smirking)
You're right, Judas. Your seat is the head seat.
No, I'm pretty sure yours is the head.
Guys, guys. Life isn't about getting ahead, it's about giving, right? For example, when you throw a feast, don't just invite your friends and family. Invite people who can't pay you back, like those who are poor. Then you'll have your reward.
Won't it be great to feast in the kingdom of heaven?
Actually, Martha, the kingdom isn't going to come by watching and waiting. You won't be able to say "Look over here!" or "Look over there!" The kingdom of heaven is already here, but most people just don't see it.
Rabbi, tell us where it is!
(Sympathetically)
It's right here, Thomas.
(Pressing his hand against THOMAS' chest)
It's inside of you.
(Grabbing some fruit)
Wow, this fruit looks delicious. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm starved.
Scene 2: The Plot
(Stage Left. CAIAPHAS sulks in his chair, CHIEF PRIEST 2 at his side. CHIEF PRIEST 1 joins them from Stage Left.)
(Worried)
CHIEF PRIEST 1
It's bad. This Jesus is performing many signs. If we don't do something, more people will follow him!
But is he really a threat? It's not like he's organizing his followers for an armed revolt.
It doesn't matter whether he preaches violence. He's preaching another kingdom, and you know the Romans won't tolerate that for one minute. They'll crush our people!
Especially during the Feast when we're celebrating our freedom from slavery in Egypt. Rome has always been suspicious about revolution this time of year.
But what can we do? If we try to stop him during the Feast, it could start a riot!
(Standing)
You don't know anything at all! Don't you know that it's better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to suffer?
(Thoughtfully)
We just have to turn him over to Pilate. It's the only way to protect our people.
But how do we arrest him? He's always surrounded by the crowds.
He can't spend every minute in the spotlight. If we can just find him alone, we can make our move.
Scene 3: The Anointing
(Stage Right. JESUS is eating with THOMAS, MARTHA, PETER, JUDAS, and the OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES and OTHER MALE DISCIPLES.)
Rabbi, what's keeping people from understanding the kingdom of heaven? What is it about people nowadays?
People nowadays are like children in the street playing games about weddings and funerals. They call out to each other and say, "We played the flute for you, but you didn't dance; we mourned, but you didn't weep."
(Puzzled)
Why are you making that comparison, Rabbi?
Think about it. John the Baptist didn't eat bread or drink wine, and they said he was crazy. I'm happy to eat and drink, and they say I'm a glutton and a drunk.
(Smiles knowingly)
But Mother Wisdom is vindicated by all her children, isn't she?
(MARY enters from Stage Right carrying an alabaster jar. JESUS rises to meet her, moving to Stage Right away from the table.)
(To PETER)
It's ointment.
(To JESUS)
Here, Rabbi —
(MARY anoints JESUS' head with oil, then kneels and anoints his feet.)
Don't you know how much that ointment was worth? What a waste! That could've been sold for a lot of money and given to those who are poor!
Why are you harassing her? She's done a good thing. You can always help those who are poor.
(MARY stands and joins JESUS.)
Don't you get it, Judas? Mary anointed his head because he's the Messiah, the king who's going to lead our people to victory against the Romans!
(The OTHER MALE DISCIPLES nod their agreement.)
You mean the Messiah who's going to be murdered, like so many other prophets, Peter — don't you remember when he warned us about that? This is for his burial.
(Shock registers on the faces of JUDAS, PETER, and the OTHER MALE DISCIPLES.)
Mary's right. Her act of love has given me the strength to face the coming storm.
(PETER, JUDAS, and the OTHER MALE DISCIPLES exchange puzzled glances.)
(Smiling at MARY)
Believe me, wherever the good news is preached, what she's just done will always be told —
(Turning back to JUDAS)
— in remembrance of her.
(Shocked, JUDAS moves to Stage Left for the next scene.)
Scene 4: The Betrayal
(Stage Left. JUDAS approaches CHIEF PRIEST 1 and quietly confers with him. CHIEF PRIEST 1 approaches CAIAPHAS.)
Someone's here to see you, Caiaphas.
It's one of Jesus' closest followers.
(Looking back to JUDAS)
I think this is the opportunity we've been waiting for.
Well don't just stand there, send him in!
(CHIEF PRIEST 1 motions JUDAS to approach.)
So. You're one his followers?
I used to be.
(Motioning JUDAS and the CHIEF PRIESTS to huddle)
(They exit Stage Left.)
Scene 5: The Last Supper
(Stage Right. JESUS continues to dine with PETER, MARY, MARTHA, THOMAS, and the OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES and OTHER MALE DISCIPLES.)
I've really been wanting to share this Feast with you while we still have time.
The time is near, isn't it? We're all going to rule over the kingdom now, aren't we?
(The OTHER MALE DISCIPLES nod and murmur their agreement.)
The Romans lord it over people, but I don't want you to have anything to do with that. Whoever wants to be great among you has to become your servant.
Well, who's more important? The person sitting at the table, or the person serving? Isn't it the person sitting at the table? But look — I'm serving.
(JESUS removes his coat, wraps a towel around his waist, pours water into a bowl, and kneels down at MARY's feet.)
(MARY places her hand on her heart.)
Rabbi, I —
It's your turn now, Mary.
(JESUS washes MARY's feet, kisses them, then moves to PETER.)
I'm going to wash your feet too.
But why? I don't understand.
(Washing)
You will.
(Moving his feet away)
Rabbi, you'll never wash my feet!
(Rolling her eyes)
Oh, Peter.
(Looking up)
If I don't wash you, you don't belong to me.
In that case, don't just wash my feet. Wash my hands and head too!
Don't get carried away. You've already taken a bath, right?
(Everyone smiles. Some giggle.)
Look, this is an example for all of you.
(MARY, MARTHA, THOMAS, OTHER FEMALE DISCIPLES, and OTHER MALE DISCIPLES follow JESUS' example, washing each others' feet. PETER hesitates, then joins them. When everyone reclines at the table again, JESUS lifts the elements from the table and recites the Words of Consecration.)
(The actresses and actors leave the stage and present the Eucharist to the congregation.)
NOTES ON THIS SCRIPT
The structure of this play is organized around Mark's chronology (which Matthew follows), which narrates the plot against Jesus (Mark 14:1,2) and the anointing (Mark 14:3-9), immediately followed by Judas' betrayal (Mark 14:10,11) and the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-21). These pericopes correspond to scenes 2 through 5.
Church tradition identifies the woman who anointed Jesus as Mary Magdalene, but Matthew, Mark, and Luke don't identify her, in spite of Jesus' unequivocal proclamation that she would be remembered (Mark 14:9; Matthew 26:13). John identifies her as Mary of Bethany and places the event six days prior to the Last Supper (John 11:2; 12:1). Whether she was Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, or someone else, this script reflects the Gospels' ambiguity by not specifying which "Mary" is the principal character. By including the narrative of Jesus' anointing, this script seeks to restore it to its central place in the passion story, emphasizing the similarity between the story told "in remembrance of her" and the story of the Last Supper celebrated "in remembrance of" Jesus.
Matthew and Mark narrate the anointing of Jesus' head, whereas John (like Luke) narrates the anointing of Jesus' feet (John 12:1-8), which in turn foreshadows Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet soon thereafter (John 13:3-17). This script includes both the anointing of his head and his feet and explores the multiple implications (kingship, suffering, servanthood). Luke also moves the event to a much earlier point in Jesus' ministry (Luke 7:36-50), so this script has liberally taken some of the context of the Lukan version to frame it (specifically, 7:31-35). Finally, the passages from the Gospels of Thomas and Luke in scene 1 were carefully selected to frame the narrative in terms of Jesus' message. Jesus' open table fellowship as a manifestation of the kingdom of heaven (cf. Luke 14:7-15) supports the theme of servanthood which unfolds in the Last Supper narrative, especially in Luke's and John's versions (cf. Luke 22:24-27; John 13:3-17). The conflation of multiple table fellowship scenes from miscellaneous narratives in Luke (7:36-50; 14:1-15), the house of Simon in Bethany (Mark 14:3 pars.), and the upper room (Mark 14:12-16 pars.) was entirely a matter of expedience for the sake of the play.
The addition of Martha was inspired mainly by Luke 10:38-42 and dovetailed nicely with the theme of the screenplay. It helped to balance out the traditional portrayal of a large exclusive men's club so characteristic of many Maundy Thursday dramas. (The Gospels don't mention disciples other than "the twelve" at the Last Supper, but neither do they deny that other disciples from Galilee, including women, were present.) The insertion of Thomas in the context of Luke 17:20,21; Thomas 113 was intended to emphasize the wisdom element of Jesus' teaching, since Thomas was so strongly identified with the wisdom tradition. The negative portrayal of Peter was patterned after Mark's portrayal (cf. e.g. Mark 8:29-33), and the Matthean and Markan portrayal of the chief priests' plot against Jesus was augmented with John's version (11:47-57) to counter the traditional negative portrayal of "the Jews" opposing Jesus on personal and religious grounds, explaining the opposition against Jesus instead in terms of the Roman imperial occupation and the social-political implications of Jesus' teaching.
In short, the material in this script was carefully selected and arranged to vigorously emphasize themes in the Gospel accounts themselves that are often overlooked, as well as to sharpen the portrayal of Jesus' message and include the too-often neglected contribution of key women at the very heart of the Jesus story.
SCRIPTURE SOURCES
Mark Matthew Luke Thomas John
Scene 1 14:7-15; 17:20,21 113
Scene 2 14:1,2 26:3-5 11:47-57
Scene 3 14:3-9 26:6-13 7:31-50 12:1-8
Scene 4 14:10,11 26:14-16 13:2
Scene 5 14:22-25 26:26-29 22:14-20 13:3-17
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Jann Aldredge-Clanton, In Search of the Christ-Sophia: An Inclusive Christology for Liberating Christians (Eakin Press), 2004
Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind – a New Perspective on Christ and His Message (Shambhala), 2008
Cynthia Bourgeault, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity (Shambhala), 2010
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The last Royal Election Sejm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in Warsaw. 1764.
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John Tweed (21 January 1869 – 12 November 1933) was a Scottish sculptor.

Early life
John Tweed was born at 16 Great Portland Street, Glasgow and studied at the Glasgow School of Art. He then trained with Hamo Thornycroft in London, and attended the Royal Academy Schools at the same time. Together, they created the frieze on the Institute of Chartered Accountants' building in London. In 1893 he moved to Paris with the hope of studying with Auguste Rodin; this proved impossible as Rodin would only accept pupils who would spend four years under his supervision.

Personal life
In 1895, he married Edith Clinton, secretary to the National Society for Women's Suffrage, the first national group in the UK to campaign for women's right to vote. Also in 1895, they moved into 108 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, and Tweed lived there until his death in 1933 aged 64.

Legacy
The first major exhibition of Tweed's work since 1934 ran from March to September 2013 at the Sir John Madejski Art Gallery, Reading Museum, Reading, England. The Victoria and Albert Museum have called him the "British Rodin".

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The Great Douglas M. Chouteau
By Eamonn Willmott on March 7, 2018
We are all shocked and saddened at the loss of our great friend Doug. I can honestly say I never met another man like him in my entire life. In all the years of our friendship which included working together, being business partners together, gambling with and very much against each other, we never once fell out. I cannot remember a cross word from him to me. How utterly remarkable, and what a testament to what a man he was, unbelievably kind and considerate.
Even beyond the gambling, which was pretty constant with us, by far the over-riding memory is laughter. From our very first meeting, to the last emails sent, our relationship was built on happiness and humour. Impossible to beat that. Our first encounter somewhat set the tone, we were both working for a pretty dodgy UK publishing company, he a slightly down on his luck millionaire, me a young thrusting trying to be advertising salesman. I needed to go and extend my holiday Visa (yes, not technically legal) and even though I didn't know Doug I asked if I could borrow his coat - as I "didn't want to look like I was working". Some might have taken offence to such a request, but of course Doug absolutely loved it. He insisted on messing up my hair, scuffing my shoes, and in every way returning the compliment. Somehow from that first slightly odd encounter we became unbelievably close and inseparable. I was new to California and he was happy to show me the ropes, and lead me, very willingly, astray. This included nightly visits to bars with pool tables and weekends at the track. What wonderful days and nights.
I never met anyone that could sell advertising space like Doug, I'm genuinely not sure anyone was in the same game as him. It really was absolute showbiz, he had this miraculous ability to deliver a line that no matter how the receptionist, the client, anyone, responded to it they would be funny. It was so brilliant that I didn't fully understand the genius of what he was doing until many, many years later. Sadly impossible to describe and equally so to replicate, he managed to bring - even to the horrendous world of telephone sales - incredible laughter and happiness. That is without question a miracle.
As an Englishman abroad desperate to make a mark of some sort I will look across the office in awe as Doug would be calling down the telephone "… rush into his office and shout 'a salesman is calling, a salesman is calling'". Utter madness of course, and yet it worked, week after week, month after month. Truly impossible to duplicate or copy.
Our days at the racetrack were glory days of happiness, failure, and joy. Doug would usually turn up at Golden Gate Fields in a three-piece suit, utterly magnificent. We were in many ways the odd couple but we were always treated well by the racing aficionados. We had one massive advantage over our colleagues in that we never expected to win and as Doug famously once said "I really need to break even today". Should we walk away with any cash between us it wouldn't be impossible for us to stop at a poker club on the way home, again impossible to really describe the joy activities for a young man living in the New World.
One of my favourite and most clear memories is Doug and I being on the wait list at a particularly average poker club in Oakland. It was all rushed and very busy and Doug was being ushered quite aggressively by the manager into his seat where his cards had already been dealt (five card draw). Doug sat down picked up his cards and let out an incredibly loud scream. The manager who was already agitated, went bananas, and started asking him to leave. Doug looked up at him with that wonderfully bemused look he could conjure and with a flourish turned over his cards for everyone to see; Aces over 7's. Of course the table roared their approval - they had all been saved from a terrible beating, and the manager had to retreat grumbling to himself. Again it's easy to imagine how the table would have absolutely loved and adored such eccentricity.
High amongst my memories of Doug are our wonderful trips to Maui to see his brother Azby and his lovely wife. What golden days, joyful, no phones, no messages, bliss. I remember on our first trip Azby picked it up and took us to a beach right next to the airport and myself and Doug ran into the surf like delirious schoolboys. The water being ridiculously warm, I just remember us laughing. And laughing. I think there is a chance that Azby would have been looking on thinking "Christ this kid is a real moron". Incredible hospitality, tales of the great plane robbery, golf, swimming, the lilo (as we call it in the UK, an air bed in the US I think, a complete chapter in itself …)
Long before it was considered in vogue to be 'unconditional', and nonjudgmental, Doug was pretty unique in not needing to be offering feedback on other people's lives. I can remember two instances when he offered me feedback, the first was walking the streets of San Francisco during a particularly awful fashion stage for me, I was wearing those multi-coloured weightlifter trousers (it was the 1980s) and a multicoloured quilt jacket. Horrendous. We were walking along a crowded street chatting away and then out of nowhere Doug shouted very loudly "NO ONE, no matter how wealthy or talented, can dress like that". It was loud enough to draw a crowd, and after my initial shock I could obviously do no more than join him in uproarious laughter. I never wore the two offending items, together, again.
The other time was when we were having a drink together after work on a Friday night and I'd ordered another glass of wine and he said to me quite gently "Eamonn you know that you don't get any more charming or any funnier when you drink". It was unusual enough for him to say something like that that I took the matter under advisement (30 years later I still don't drink).
I was lucky enough to meet his two incredible sons Garth and Zach when they were still kids. The friendship they showed me immediately was remarkable and I have felt a deep connection with them ever since. I remember Doug saying to me after Zach had turned 18 "you know that's a big relief to me, I've fretted and worried about them both everyday since they were born, I guess now they are 18 I can relax a bit and think I've got them this far".
I've always been a huge fan of Alice, she remained ridiculously nice to me long after it became clear who was leading who astray with myself and Doug. There was never any doubt that she always loved him ferociously.
Anyone who has had the misfortune to be involved in a failing business will know the stress and strain involved, it's incredibly easy in such circumstances to fall out with one's business partners. Doug and I once published an Architectural diary that inspired one of the great lines of all time from Doug to a client when he was asked by a competitor of one of the previous years advertisers how many copies the advertiser was going to buy this year (they didn't like to be outdone by the other company). Disastrously the other company had cut their previous order from 2000 copies to 12. Doug answered truthfully "XYZ are going to ordering between three and 5000 copies". I was in the office at the time and very nearly coughed up a lung with laughter. Doug was waving at me furiously to stop laughing so I didn't set him off, but I actually ended up on the carpet. What balls, what a legend.
The final nail in that ventures coffin was a lighting company whose light fitting was cropped by the printer in error, cropped as in NOT in the picture. Doug went into battle proclaiming it "a magnificent piece of reverse advertising …" that one didn't get through, but again left me in awe and absolute stitches.
So many memories, of such an exceptional man. He was a brother in arms, a man who could be trusted without question, talented, generous, hilarious, kind, and always the most amazing company.
What a man.
Phil Green March 11, 2018
Douglas was godfather to my three sisters and me and one of my favorite people in the world. We'll all miss him.
Colin Chaves April 9, 2018
I sure will miss trading jokes with him.
I'll never forget Douglas some 6-8 years ago digging up potatoes in his garden with my son, who would have been about 6 years old at the time. The contagious joy Douglas took in it, that transferred over to my son, was something to behold. That says so much about Douglas.
A special, special person.
Niki Chaves April 9, 2018
Douglas was such an awesome person – full of life and energy. He could keep up with my fast wit, and was so very kind to our children, which is the best way to get into my heart. We miss him, and will miss him, but we will see him again someday………………
bruce s harkins May 6, 2018
I miss him terribly. Employer, mentor, friend, compatriot, original thinker: I cried as I wrote this little limerick to honor his memory, just as a dear friend of my father did when my dad was killed crossing the street. I regret never really getting to know Alice, who I know to also be an original:
For Alice, Zack, Garth, Peri and family…
There once was a Douglas Chouteau, whose loss hurts much more than he'd know.
Mentor and pal, a mensch to the end
A pleasure to talk with, brainstorming friend
Loving & giving, creative and kind
So full of ideas– an original mind
We'll all miss his humor & and incisive wit
And my life is just less sans him in it
With my deepest love, sympathy, condolences and incredible sadness at his unexpected death,
Douglas's friend to the end…
Bruce Harkins
Warren krauss September 19, 2018
I'm Warren Krauss from Huntington, NY. There was a Doug Chouteau in my HS class ( class 58. Was this
Elena Reina Carmona July 28, 2020
I was his teacher of Spanish when he lived in Madrid at 1963 – 1964, together with his friend John H. Green.
It was fun to see them both in 1986 waiting at JFK for me and my youngest daughter who was going to study in NY. They received us with a bunch of flowers and a banner remembering our time together in Madrid.
Every time I went to NY to see my daughter we would meet together with John, until he left the city.
I have thought very often of him, but only now, after so many years, I checked his whereabouts. So sorry to have missed meeting him again. So sorry for his family. He always talked about his sons.
He was a remarkable and amiable person.
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