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# To compile on SunOS: add "-lsocket -lnsl" to LDFLAGS
# To compile with PKCS11: add "-lpkcs11-helper" to LDFLAGS

CFLAGS	?= -O2
WARNING_CFLAGS ?= -Wall -Wextra -Wformat=2 -Wno-format-nonliteral
LDFLAGS ?=

# Set this to -v to see the details of failing test cases
TEST_FLAGS ?= $(if $(filter-out 0 OFF Off off NO No no FALSE False false N n,$(CTEST_OUTPUT_ON_FAILURE)),-v,)

# Include public header files from ../include, test-specific header files
# from ./include, and private header files (used by some invasive tests)
# from ../library.
LOCAL_CFLAGS = $(WARNING_CFLAGS) -I./include -I../include -I../library -D_FILE_OFFSET_BITS=64
LOCAL_LDFLAGS = -L../library			\
		-lmbedtls$(SHARED_SUFFIX)	\
		-lmbedx509$(SHARED_SUFFIX)	\
		-lmbedcrypto$(SHARED_SUFFIX)

include ../3rdparty/Makefile.inc
LOCAL_CFLAGS+=$(THIRDPARTY_INCLUDES)

# Enable definition of various functions used throughout the testsuite
# (gethostname, strdup, fileno...) even when compiling with -std=c99. Harmless
# on non-POSIX platforms.
LOCAL_CFLAGS += -D_POSIX_C_SOURCE=200809L

ifndef SHARED
MBEDLIBS=../library/libmbedcrypto.a ../library/libmbedx509.a ../library/libmbedtls.a
else
MBEDLIBS=../library/libmbedcrypto.$(DLEXT) ../library/libmbedx509.$(DLEXT) ../library/libmbedtls.$(DLEXT)
endif

ifdef DEBUG
LOCAL_CFLAGS += -g3
endif

ifdef RECORD_PSA_STATUS_COVERAGE_LOG
LOCAL_CFLAGS += -Werror -DRECORD_PSA_STATUS_COVERAGE_LOG
endif

# if we're running on Windows, build for Windows
ifdef WINDOWS
WINDOWS_BUILD=1
endif

ifdef WINDOWS_BUILD
DLEXT=dll
EXEXT=.exe
LOCAL_LDFLAGS += -lws2_32
ifdef SHARED
SHARED_SUFFIX=.$(DLEXT)
endif
else
DLEXT ?= so
EXEXT=
SHARED_SUFFIX=
endif

ifdef WINDOWS
PYTHON ?= python
else
PYTHON ?= $(shell if type python3 >/dev/null 2>/dev/null; then echo python3; else echo python; fi)
endif

# Zlib shared library extensions:
ifdef ZLIB
LOCAL_LDFLAGS += -lz
endif

# A test application is built for each suites/test_suite_*.data file.
# Application name is same as .data file's base name and can be
# constructed by stripping path 'suites/' and extension .data.
APPS = $(basename $(subst suites/,,$(wildcard suites/test_suite_*.data)))

# Construct executable name by adding OS specific suffix $(EXEXT).
BINARIES := $(addsuffix $(EXEXT),$(APPS))

.SILENT:

.PHONY: all check test clean

all: $(BINARIES)

$(MBEDLIBS):
	$(MAKE) -C ../library

MBEDTLS_TEST_OBJS=$(patsubst %.c,%.o,$(wildcard src/*.c src/drivers/*.c))

mbedtls_test: $(MBEDTLS_TEST_OBJS)

TEST_OBJS_DEPS = $(wildcard include/test/*.h include/test/*/*.h)
ifdef RECORD_PSA_STATUS_COVERAGE_LOG
# Explicitly depend on this header because on a clean copy of the source tree,
# it doesn't exist yet and must be generated as part of the build, and
# therefore the wildcard enumeration above doesn't include it.
TEST_OBJS_DEPS += include/test/instrument_record_status.h
endif

# Rule to compile common test C files in src folder
src/%.o : src/%.c $(TEST_OBJS_DEPS)
	echo "  CC    $<"
	$(CC) $(LOCAL_CFLAGS) $(CFLAGS) -o $@ -c $<

src/drivers/%.o : src/drivers/%.c
	echo "  CC    $<"
	$(CC) $(LOCAL_CFLAGS) $(CFLAGS) -o $@ -c $<

C_FILES := $(addsuffix .c,$(APPS))

# Wildcard target for test code generation:
# A .c file is generated for each .data file in the suites/ directory. Each .c
# file depends on a .data and .function file from suites/ directory. Following
# nameing convention is followed:
#
#     C file        |        Depends on
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  foo.c            | suites/foo.function suites/foo.data
#  foo.bar.c        | suites/foo.function suites/foo.bar.data
#
# Note above that .c and .data files have same base name.
# However, corresponding .function file's base name is the word before first
# dot in .c file's base name.
#
.SECONDEXPANSION:
%.c: suites/$$(firstword $$(subst ., ,$$*)).function suites/%.data scripts/generate_test_code.py suites/helpers.function suites/main_test.function suites/host_test.function
	echo "  Gen   $@"
	$(PYTHON) scripts/generate_test_code.py -f suites/$(firstword $(subst ., ,$*)).function \
		-d suites/$*.data \
		-t suites/main_test.function \
		-p suites/host_test.function \
		-s suites  \
		--helpers-file suites/helpers.function \
		-o .

$(BINARIES): %$(EXEXT): %.c $(MBEDLIBS) $(TEST_OBJS_DEPS) $(MBEDTLS_TEST_OBJS)
	echo "  CC    $<"
	$(CC) $(LOCAL_CFLAGS) $(CFLAGS) $< $(MBEDTLS_TEST_OBJS) $(LOCAL_LDFLAGS) $(LDFLAGS) -o $@

clean:
ifndef WINDOWS
	rm -rf $(BINARIES) *.c *.datax
	rm -f src/*.o src/drivers/*.o src/libmbed*
	rm -f include/test/instrument_record_status.h
	rm -rf libtestdriver1
else
	if exist *.c del /Q /F *.c
	if exist *.exe del /Q /F *.exe
	if exist *.datax del /Q /F *.datax
	if exist src/*.o del /Q /F src/*.o
	if exist src/drivers/*.o del /Q /F src/drivers/*.o
	if exist src/libmbed* del /Q /F src/libmed*
	if exist include/test/instrument_record_status.h del /Q /F include/test/instrument_record_status.h
endif

# Test suites caught by SKIP_TEST_SUITES are built but not executed.
check: $(BINARIES)
	perl scripts/run-test-suites.pl $(TEST_FLAGS) --skip=$(SKIP_TEST_SUITES)

test: check

# Generate test library

# Perl code that is executed to transform each original line from a library
# source file into the corresponding line in the test driver copy of the
# library. Add a LIBTESTDRIVER1_/libtestdriver1_ to mbedtls_xxx and psa_xxx
# symbols.
define libtestdriver1_rewrite :=
	s!^(\s*#\s*include\s*[\"<])(mbedtls|psa)/!$${1}libtestdriver1/include/$${2}/!; \
	next if /^\s*#\s*include/; \
	s/\b(?=MBEDTLS_|PSA_)/LIBTESTDRIVER1_/g; \
	s/\b(?=mbedtls_|psa_)/libtestdriver1_/g;
endef

libtestdriver1.a:
	# Copy the library and fake a 3rdparty Makefile include.
	rm -Rf ./libtestdriver1
	mkdir ./libtestdriver1
	cp -Rf ../library ./libtestdriver1
	cp -Rf ../include ./libtestdriver1
	mkdir ./libtestdriver1/3rdparty
	touch ./libtestdriver1/3rdparty/Makefile.inc

	# Set the test driver base (minimal) configuration.
	cp ./include/test/drivers/config_test_driver.h ./libtestdriver1/include/mbedtls/config.h

	# Set the PSA cryptography configuration for the test library.
	# It is set from the copied include/psa/crypto_config.h of the Mbed TLS
        # library the test library is intended to be linked with extended by
        # ./include/test/drivers/crypto_config_test_driver_extension.h to
        # mirror the PSA_ACCEL_* macros.
	mv ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h.bak
	head -n -1 ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h.bak > ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h
	cat ./include/test/drivers/crypto_config_test_driver_extension.h >> ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h
	echo "#endif /* PSA_CRYPTO_CONFIG_H */" >> ./libtestdriver1/include/psa/crypto_config.h

	# Prefix MBEDTLS_* PSA_* symbols with LIBTESTDRIVER1_ as well as
	# mbedtls_* psa_* symbols with libtestdriver1_ to avoid symbol clash
	# when this test driver library is linked with the Mbed TLS library.
	perl -pi -e '$(libtestdriver1_rewrite)' ./libtestdriver1/library/*.[ch]
	perl -pi -e '$(libtestdriver1_rewrite)' ./libtestdriver1/include/*/*.h

	$(MAKE) -C ./libtestdriver1/library CFLAGS="-I../../ $(CFLAGS)" LDFLAGS="$(LDFLAGS)" libmbedcrypto.a
	cp ./libtestdriver1/library/libmbedcrypto.a ../library/libtestdriver1.a

ifdef RECORD_PSA_STATUS_COVERAGE_LOG
include/test/instrument_record_status.h: ../include/psa/crypto.h Makefile
	echo "  Gen  $@"
	sed <../include/psa/crypto.h >$@ -n 's/^psa_status_t \([A-Za-z0-9_]*\)(.*/#define \1(...) RECORD_STATUS("\1", \1(__VA_ARGS__))/p'
endif

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Shares in Marks & Spencer fell by eight per cent in late February following news that the FTSE 100 retailer has signed a £750m joint venture with food delivery firm Ocado, which will see M&S entering the home delivery market as early as next year.
M&S has bought a 50 per cent stake in Ocado UK's retail business to create a new company called Ocado.com, which will deliver M&S groceries from September 2020, when Ocado's existing partnership with Waitrose expires.
M&S has funded the deal by selling off £600m of its shares, and by cutting its dividend payments to shareholders by 40 per cent.
However, M&S chief executive Steve Rowe said that it was "a fair price" which will ensure the retailer's long-term growth.
"I have always believed that M&S Food could and should be online," said Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer's chief executive. "Combining the strength of our food offer with leading online and delivery capability is a compelling proposition to drive long-term growth.
Rowe added that he expects one third of M&S business to come from online sales in the future.
However, despite the promise of long-term rewards, M&S shareholders greeted the news with scepticism. When the markets opened after the news, M&S shares fell by eight per cent, while Ocado's share price increased by eight per cent.
Meanwhile, analysts have warned that the deal may not represent good value for shareholders.
Nick Bubb, an independent retail analyst, said that the deal was "very puzzling".


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2) I'm not 100% sure on this since I haven't really touched Siralim 1 in a long time, but I'm pretty sure each creature just gains 20% of its base stats (that is, the stats it starts with at level 1) each time it gains a level.
1 I'm approx lvl 1000 and I've noticed my xp suddenly drop. I was getting over 40 mil per fight, now I've dropped to about 20 mil. Is this deliberate to slow down my royalty points?
2. Am I allowed to know the exact forlmula for how monster stats multiply up? I've read that each monster scales relative to one of mine. So if I keep all my health low on all my nethers, will the monsters also have relatively low health?
Thanks! Very much enjoying the game.


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Q: Color the Max, Median and Min numbers in every column in range in Google Sheets I have tried using the following formula: =C2=max($C:$C) but it doesn't work. Any help?
Here is my spreadsheet

A: Sergey's answers:
Select all columns and try this formula =(C1=MAX(C:C))*(C1>0).
your formula also works for one column C, but only if you apply it to the range C2:C - because you specify in the formula itself that it should start with cell C2. and if you wanted to apply it to all columns - then you would just need to remove the $ anchors from the formula MAX(). for a more detailed description of the conditional formatting possibilities you can look at link1 link2

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Georgia Amoore to First Australian Camp
In an exhibition of hard work paying off, Basketball Ballarat junior Georgia Amoore has been invited to the 2017 Australian Development Camp at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence in Canberra.
Along with Amoore another 39 athletes have been offered invitations to the 2017 Australian Development Camp (ADC) from January 22-25.
The ADC offers a mechanism to identify future Australian Boomers and Opals as well as assess potential scholarship holders for the Centre of Excellence via the 20 men and 20 women who will be in attendance.
Players are also given the development opportunity to learn under the top coaches in the country through Centre of Excellence head coaches Adam Caporn and Kristen Veal as well as assistant coaches Matthew Paton and Michael Cassidy who will help expose the athletes to the Boomers and Opals style of play.
Basketball Ballarat Manager of Athlete & Coach Development Nathan Cooper-Brown commented on Amoore's selection "Georgia is a testament to what can be achieved if you put your mind to something, and she has embraced the pathway offered here." Cooper-Brown continued "This is a wonderful opportunity for Georgia to go against the best in the country. Her determination and accountability for her own development has been rewarded by this selection." Cooper Brown finished with "Georgia has a tremendous future in the game, and everyone here at Basketball Ballarat couldn't be prouder of her"
In 2016 Ballarat was represented by Sam Short and Josh Kunen at the ADC, Kunen has since moved to Melbourne with family and has again been invited to again attend the ADC in 2017. Meanwhile Short represented Australia at the under 18 Albert Schweitzer tournament in Germany and debuted for the GMHBA Ballarat Miners. Short has continued to improve his game and will attend the u/19 Australian Emu's training camp next week in preparation for the FIBA Oceania Qualification Tournament in December which will qualify Australia for the under 19 world championships in 2017.
In further good news, a second ADC will be held in September/October 2017 to coincide with school holidays with the high performance managers to determine the skill set package for that camp at a later date.
Amoore is excited to attend the ADC "I'm so pleased to be recognised by the countries High Performance coaches. It's really exciting to able to get coached by the best and play against the best." Amoore's busy year of basketball has continued with the start of the VJBL season and on Sunday she departed for the National Performance Program (NPP) European/USA tour where she will get exposure to the international game, and be able to compete in front of high school and college recruiters.
Amoore commented on work ethic and motivation "I've really focused on my direction and my habits, and through belief and confidence in myself it's been wonderful to achieve these important two steps in my pathway". Amoore was eager to thank the people around her "I feel fortunate to be able to reward the people close to me who have believed in and supported me, in particular my family, coaches and Basketball Ballarat. I look forward to doing them proud both overseas and in Canberra"
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Q: Should small sites be restrictive in what questions they accept or be as open as possible? Sometimes I post a seemingly on-topic question on a small Stack Exchange site, only to have a mod close it a few hours later by marking it as off-topic for the site. While I understand that trying to keep things on-topic is a good practice, is it really worthwhile for small sites? Most organic traffic comes from new questions and thus closing an otherwise valid question only harms the site's traffic numbers in the long-term.
I define a "small site" as a Stack having less than 10 questions per day, which is the current threshold for Beta graduation. A recent example of such a question:

*

*Where can I find a list of phones that support custom ROMs, sorted by date of manufacture?

A: Most sites don't accept "where can I find?" questions because answers to such questions would be just links to other places. We've found though experience

*

*links break and then the answers have no value

*those kind of questions attract spammers who will post links to pretty much anything if they can

You're basically asking us to be a proxy search engine here i.e. search for something (if it exists) and tell you what the search engine returns. Such answers are going to go out of date so you'll always get better results doing the search yourself.

A: I am a mod of two Stack Exchange sites: one small (1.1 questions per day) and one medium (51 questions per day).
We are stricter on scope at the medium site, but it is far from "bring any question you want to ask" at the small site.
At the Meta of the small site we have a "software recommendations" Meta Q&A.  My personal preference would be to be slightly stricter than where we have settled, but I think your question would be equivalent to our "I need a list of open-source genealogy programmes" example and would be closed there too.

A: It is up to those sites to weigh those competing considerations and determine what is worthwhile for them.  There may be valid reasons for taking a looser stance on moderations -- you have articulated several of them -- but there are also valid reasons for moderating content more strictly.  More traffic isn't necessarily the only goal; it may also be important to retain experts and answerers, maintain quality standards, and/or support the community.  One of the great things about the Stack Exchange network is that we empower individual sites to consider all these factors and establish their own standards, based on their community's needs.
If by asking here you are seeking some network-wide policy or guidance that would push small sites to change their moderation practices, I would advocate for a different approach.  Instead, I would suggest first understanding possible reasons why that site might have chosen a narrower scope; then if you still think a change in scope is warranted, post on that site's meta and see whether your arguments gain support from that site's community.  If you approach it with an attitude of understanding and respecting their community's norms and expectations before trying to change them, that may go a long way.


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» Magazine > Monthly Magazine Articles
Cover Story: Cheers to Five Years Matching Passion with Purpose
July 12, 2018 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry
By Jane Chero
There's a secret to staying passionate at work. And it expands upon last year's Forty Under 40 theme, "A Purpose Driven Mission."
Many of us have always been told to follow our dreams, but the truth is that's not always the most practical path. Don't misunderstand—following your dreams is a good thing, but sometimes pursuing those dreams just doesn't pay the bills.
In his commencement speech to Stanford's graduating class in 2005, Steve Jobs offered the following advice to the graduates: "You've got to find what you love … The only way to do great work is to love what you do." In other words, figure out what you're passionate about and then find a job that coincides with that passion.
However, sometimes we bounce between following our dreams and ignoring our passion, says Morten T. Hansen from the School of Information, University of California at Berkeley. In a study of 5,000 employees and managers, Hansen found that some people not only pursue passion in navigating their careers, but they also connect that passion with a clear sense of purpose on the job. He says, "While passion is 'do what you love' purpose is 'do what contributes.'" And those who match passion with purpose, he says, perform better than their peers.
The honorees of this year's Home Furnishings Business Class of 2018 Forty Under 40 personify this concept. There is plenty of passion and purpose in the inductees profiled on the following pages. For example, take a look at our honorary inductees, Drew and Jonathan Scott. From a very young age they had their eye on becoming entertainers, but they never expected it to happen with a tool belt and a real estate license. The Scott Living furniture collection was born because fans had been relentlessly asking them when they would create a line of furniture that incorporated their standard for quality and affordability.
Ultimately, they took the home furnishings industry by storm with multiple licensed collections, including an indoor furniture program with Coaster of America that started with 300 SKUs and grew to more than 650 SKUs in just one year.
"We're passionate about engaging customers and delivering a meaningful assortment of product," Drew said.
"We have our hands in every aspect of the creation process because it's our passion. The purpose is to create new stuff that people haven't seen," Jonathan said.
For the Scott brothers, their fans' passion became their purpose.
The profiles you will read on the following pages recognize those who have made outstanding contributions in the industry through passion and purpose. This recognition signals a bright future for them and will set the stage for great leadership into the future. While our honorees come from different segments of the industry, all of them possess the same qualities: They are passionate, successful individuals who do not let anything stand between them and their vision. They're not afraid to break the mold if it means moving their brands, teams and companies forward. They deliver on business goals and meeting the needs of customers, not only in the brick-and-mortar world but online as well.
Once again, we bring together and celebrate those who are at the top of their game. They stand out from the crowd and we applaud them for their accomplishments, their business acumen, their passion and their determination during a time of such change in the industry.
Cheers to five years of Forty Under 40, and the road ahead!
Elana Stone Anderson, 31
Company: BedMart
Position: Vice President of Marketing
Elana is responsible for overseeing all marketing activities for BedMart Mattress Superstores, including action-oriented advertising targeted to increase door swings and brand awareness within Oregon, Southwest Washington and Hawaii. In addition to her marketing role, she also serves as BedMart's furniture buyer, helping launch the company's first furniture-only location. Elana embodies the tenacity and spirit of a young entrepreneur. She works tirelessly to ensure BedMart's success and challenges herself and the company to have a strong presence in the marketplace, while pushing BedMart's philanthropic goals and achievements higher and higher.
Elana was a finalist in the Oregon State University Austin Family Business Program. She was also recognized in the mattress industry as a Top 40 Under 40 and won the 31st Annual Spirit of Portland Mayor's Award. She also served as an ambassador board member for Albertina Kerr Centers, a leading provider of services to children, adults and families with emotional or mental health challenges.
Nick Bates, 31
Company: Spring Air
Position: President
Nick became president of Spring Air in January 2017 and is one of the youngest presidents in the bedding business. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to establish long-range goals, strategy and policies. He plans, develops, organizes and implements the company's fiscal performance. Nick brings a unique consumer perspective to his post and is making an effort to shift the company's appeal to millennials. He has refocused Spring Air so that licensees work via committee to improve the organization's profitability. He also created an environment in which all stakeholders are empowered to share their ideas/opinions directly to his office. Under Nick's leadership, Spring Air has re-engaged with the bedding industry.
Within six months of taking the reins, Nick partnered with Love Your Melon to help combat pediatric cancer by helping fund research and awareness. He is also a committed sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge, the annual cyclist ride to raise money for cancer research.
Christopher Casey, 35
Company: Ekornes
Position: Finance Manager
Chris Casey manages credit, customer service, logistics and distribution for all U.S. domestic upholstery manufacturing operations for Ekornes in Somerset, N.J. and Morganton, N.C. He has proven his leadership skills in various areas and was instrumental in getting Ekornes' N.C. factory operational, bringing over 40 jobs to western N.C. He is described as an outstanding young man with imagination, energy and enthusiasm and is expected to become an even bigger contributor to the future of Ekornes and the industry. He reports directly to the president, Peter Bjerragaard.
Chris has an MBA in Accounting and Finance and is the NAFTA-certified lead for Ekornes, He also handle FTZ certification for their N.J. location. When he's not focused on work, Chris is a committed husband, and father of three small girls that keep him quite busy.
Holly Clark, 34
Company: The Biltmore Company
Position: Manager of Marketing, Biltmore Licensed Consumer Products
As a licensing marketer, Holly Clark is committed to helping Biltmore licensees reach success and optimize their investment. She is a highly effective problem-solver and a sought-after source for innovative ideas. Holly is a vital source of strategic thinking and brings positive energy to the Biltmore team. She exhibits great integrity, passion and dedication and has helped launch and sustain licensed collections by industry leaders across product categories. She leads the digital tactical strategy for the brand to create a strong, cohesive presence in web, email and social. Taking on a role outside her job duties, Holly also serves as a leader in training and educational activities for all new hires within the 2,300-plus work force.
A supporter of the efforts to end human trafficking, Holly volunteers in her community. She is also a life coach who mentors those in need to help reach their personal goals and potential. As a missions coordinator for Lake Hills Church women's group, Holly assists in organizing efforts to aid individuals and organizations in need in Western North Carolina. She is also a commercial actress and public speaker.
Jacob Cross, 34
Company: Selden's Designer Home Furnishings
Position: General Manager
With his relentless work ethic and strong commitment for continuous improvement, Jacob Cross' success in the furniture industry is secure. At Selden's he oversees the daily operations of the company with energy and versatility while keeping sales managers and department heads on track. An active participant in all high-level strategy and performance initiatives, Jacob possesses the aptitude to take the retailer to the next level. He leads by example and cares about the success of the team members.
As a family member of the company Jacob is involved with various philanthropic and charitable organizations, including the Northwest Furniture Bank and the Bellevue Lifespring organization. He also participates in a relay team, "BeatNB" to raise money for neuroblastoma.
When not on the job or helping in the community, Jacob keeps busy with his wife Lauren and their three small children enjoying outdoor activities.
Nick Daniels, 29
Company: Furniture Fair
Position: Store Manager
When Nick Daniels was asked to open a store in Dayton, Ohio, he knew it was a big responsibility because it was the company's first venture outside their home market of Cincinnati. He did such a good job, he's been asked to do it again, this time in Louisville, Ky. As manager of the Dayton store, he oversees sales, merchandise placement and general building maintenance. Sales and sales management is his passion. As part of a small family business, he is also tasked with working with the social media response team. Committed to the industry, Nick looks forward to leading the company's success into the future.
Recently Nick competed in his first full marathon, the Flying Pig in Cincinnati. While training was a challenge—due to tearing both his ACLs in high school—he completed the marathon in about four and one-half hours. During training he helped raise money for the Brent Howell Scholarship Fund, which supports addiction treatment. He also works with the Furniture Fair team to help provide donations for the Leukemia Lymphoma society. Nick was a NEXT Gen Leadership Conference speaker in 2015 and served as an advisory council and panel member in 2017.
Diana Daniels, 35
Position: Director of Learning and Leadership Development
Diana accepted her first retail management position at 28 and relocated 500 miles away from her family to begin her leadership career. Since then she joined Furniture Fair as design coordinator to develop and lead the company's complimentary design services program and to host "Train the Trainer" sessions. Today she serves as the one who is responsible for training and developing the store management and interior design team. Her primary focus is on improving employee engagement and productivity
As a creative thinker, she is committed to improving company operations and culture, and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Honest, trustworthy and dedicated, Diana's future is bright.
Diana worked very closely with the core values board at Furniture Fair to execute a fundraiser to support addiction recovery.
Haley Darsey, 21
Company: Darsey's Furniture
Position: Sales and Social Marketing Director
Since she was old enough to walk, Haley Darsey has worked at the family business. She wrote her first La-Z-Boy special order, all by herself, when she was 11 years old. At 21, she is a beacon for the family business. As a senior marketing major at Sam Houston State University, Haley still works 30-50 hours per week at the store. She is the fifth generation to work in the family business and will hopefully one day own and operate.
Haley studied abroad (international business) and is part of Furniture First's Next Gen group. She is a leader at the Kalin Center, an organization that is dedicated to helping abused children. She and her sister participated in a "Styles for Smiles" event to support a close friend who endured abuse. Haley is the secretary of an endowment board at the Crockett Public Library and helps feed the homeless while at college.
Amanda Daubert, 37
Company: Furniture First
Position: Director of Services
Furniture First's retail membership relies on Amanda Daubert to provide information on partnerships and service providers with regard to consumer financing, furniture/mattress protection plans, POS systems and more. She is also responsible for bringing new retailers into the buying group. Additionally, Amanda oversees two Furniture First performance groups and a program called "Tools 2B First", that helps retailers perform better as business owners. She has been dedicated to the industry and the buying group and consistently takes on more responsibilities within the organization. She has a passion for understanding members' needs and strives to help their business succeed. Her efforts have resulted in a strong partnership with TD Retail, which resulted in obtaining the best rates possible for the retailers. Amanda led the charge to exceed several goals.
Amanda started and is continually growing the organizations NextGen group. She was a recipient of a WithIt Education Scholarship in April 2017.
Amanda is very involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition to her career duties, she is going to school to pursue her MBA. Amanda is a wife and mother to three daughters.
Lauren Estep, 35
Company: American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation
Position: Executive Vice President
If it happens at the Hall of Fame, Lauren is involved. She is the machine that keeps the wheels turning. A powerful but quiet leader, Lauren is well-respected by the board of directors. When Lauren speaks, everyone listens. Lauren touches all aspects of the organization and is the force behind every press release, media contact and social media project. She orchestrates the preservation projects, including more than 60 oral interviews and the publication of more than 50 books on industry leaders. She played an integral role in the development of a new selection process, a new interactive Wall of Fame, a new website and facilitated the writing of a timeline history of the industry. The Hall of Fame would not run smoothly without her dynamic leadership, organizational management skills and her terrific attention to detail. Lauren directs the staff like a polished general and keeps everyone running on the same track.
With two young children, Lauren still manages to be involved in fundraising efforts at their school. She supports her local Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society and participates in City of Hope's Future Hope for young leaders program. Lauren also volunteers for Vacation Bible School in her community.
Elise Gabrielson, 33
Company: Crypton
Position: Marketing Manager
In 2015 Elise Gabrielson was hired by Crypton to handle the brand management of a consumer-facing advanced performance home fabric technology. She surveyed the competitive landscape, vetted strategies and tactics, and coordinated with their outside agencies and inside staffers in marketing, outreach and sales to create programs and materials for the brand. Using platform strategies and influencer marketing, Elise developed content creation programs speaking to all audiences of Crypton Home, including a microsite, a blog, video content and more. In just under three years, she managed to help place Crypton among the top most-recognized home fabric technology brands. Her unbridled tenacity and commitment have resulted in significant benchmarks for the brand. An enthusiastic team player, Elise fosters a feel-good vibe wherever she goes.
Elise volunteers with Pooch Pop Up, a company that provides comfort dogs for patients in hospitals. She is also a member of WithIt and participates in a Young Textile Professionals group. Passionate about her hometown of Detroit, Elise donates her time and energy to Gleaners Food Bank and Greening of Detroit. She also worked with the City of Taylor, Mich., to develop, design and project manage a city park.
Jon Gadbois, 36
Company: Boston, Inc. (Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley HomeStore
At Boston, Inc, Jon oversees all aspects of marketing two unique brands: Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley HomeStore. Jon and his team of two are responsible for everything from media buying to graphic design, copy writing to reputation management, media planning to digital strategy and everything in between. In the industry for 18 years, Jon started on the sales floor and worked his way up. He is a true leader with a proven record of delivering results through marketing campaigns. Gadbois consistently hits his goals related to driving in-store traffic. He has successfully navigated changes while improving marketing strategies to squeeze every last ounce of value from each dollar spent on marketing.
Gadbois served as board president for the Portage County United Way in 2017 and currently serves as past president, sitting on both the board of directors and the executive leadership team. He is the sitting Poet Laureate of Stevens Point, Wis., where he exposes youth to the diverse world of poetry and how it can serve as an outlet for them to express themselves creatively at an early age.
Mehdi Gold, 39
Company: Coaster Company of America
Position: Director of E-commerce
Mehdi arrived in the U.S. when he was 20 years old and didn't speak any English. Since then, he earned his MBA and landed the job of director of E-commerce for one of the largest furniture importers in the country. He is responsible for over 100 drop-ship accounts, including top 100 U.S. retailers with over $90 million in direct-to-consumer e-commerce business. He is also in charge of leading the site strategy and building product roadmaps. Prior to joining Coaster, Mehdi was a vice president at Bank of America and a vice president at JP Morgan Chase, managing the highest-performing branches in southern California
Mehdi volunteers his time to feed the homeless at a local church and donates money for children with special needs in Iran. Mehdi and his wife are planning to adopt a child from Iran who lost her parents in the recent deadly earthquake in April.
Kristin Hawkins, 37
Company: Steinreich Communications
Position: Vice President
Kristin may very well be one of the leading PR strategists in the industry. Her strategic communications skills and knowledge of the home furnishings industry combined with strong business acumen serve her clients well. Her leadership role in the strategic and creative positioning of client projects includes new product launches, marketing campaigns, corporate communications and strategic events. A longtime member of the furniture industry, Kristin previously held a marketing position with Broyhill Furniture, where she transitioned into a newly developed position managing the organization's new product development stage-gate process. She held a similar position with HSM.
Kristin has served as a department chair for corporate fundraising initiatives in support of JDRF (type 1 diabetes research) and the March of Dimes. She is also a dedicated mother who is very involved with her daughter's pre-school activities.
Karl Heinritz, 26
Company: FurnitureDealer.net
Position: Merchandising Operations
In charge of the merchandising operations team, Karl Heinritz has a vast array of responsibilities. At the core of what he does is to make sure FurnitureDealer.net's content catalog is utilizing the most sophisticated information and processes to ensure that the content is the finest in the industry. Karl is an ambitious, tech-savvy problem-solving machine and is credited with improving the company's internal system for accuracy of pricing, improving the company's relationship with manufacturers, and developing sustainable processes for business growth. Karl is a visionary and an exceptional young professional with a strong work ethic. He is "wise beyond his years" and brings his A-game to work every day.
Karl consistently volunteers at industry events, and is a leader that helps organize non-profit events.
Michael Herschel IV, 27
Company: Furniture Marketing Group (FMG)
Position: Marketing Coordinator
Michael Herschel has been with FMG for almost four years.
His primary duties are to budget and implement monthly consumer mattress promotions of behalf of participating members. In that time, he has helped increase sales of FMG-endorsed mattress suppliers through their dealer network via a series of campaigns that include digital marketing, video content, in-store signage and gift with purchase. Michael's excellent communication skills and outstanding work ethic have helped members understand and utilize the vast number of product and service offerings available to the memberships' major furniture and bedding suppliers, including many top 100 furniture stores.
Michael is an honors graduate of UNC–Wilmington, and will begin an MBA program in the fall of 2018. During his spare time, he coaches various different age groups of AAU basketball.
Harrison Hood, 29
Company: Sunbrella
Position: National Sales Manager
Harrison is responsible for all Sunbrella sales to the indoor furniture industry both domestically and internationally and has six direct reports. He works side-by-side with each rep to provide all the tools and resources needed. He also works with their customers to provide products as well as a level of service that is unmatched in the performance fabric arena. Leveraging the Sunbrella brand is also a key focus for Harrison. Because of Sunbrella's terrific brand presence at the retail furniture level, Harrison also manages direct retail relationships with the top local, regional and national retail furniture chains. He has demonstrated key leadership qualities that have taken him from sales associate at age 23 to national sales manager at age 28. As a result of his efforts, Sunbrella has tripled their indoor business from 2014-2018.
Harrison is an Eagle Scout and an integral part of troop 205 in Lexington, N.C. His grandfather started the troop in the 1950s and his father was the scoutmaster for over 25 years. He donates many hours volunteering at homeless shelters in his community and is an active member in a young professionals group at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro.
Daniel Howe, 25
Company: Amazon
Position: Vendor Manager, Category Management
Daniel's accomplishments in the e-commerce mattress and furniture space are prime drivers of the growth of the furniture business at Amazon. He is always thinking about ways to create a better experience for the customer, including how to improve browse experience, returns, reviews, selection, and more. Daniel is directly responsible for managing the P&L of mattress and furniture categories that represent $600MM+ $600 million-plus in annual revenue and oversees the growth, marketing and merchandising strategy for hundreds of vendors to create a best-in-class experience for the customer. He leads all category pricing initiatives, and has led free cash flow projects, including direct imports and deals. His work in direct imports helped to improve sourcing efficiency, which led to greater savings.
As the co-founder of Women in Pets, Home Furnishings, Toys, Fabric.com, Daniel helps to promote diversity in the Hardlines organization at Amazon. He obtained buy-in from leadership stakeholders to drive the project and planned cross-category events to develop resources around hiring of underrepresented groups. He is also involved in community food projects and is a sustainability ambassador and works to educate the community about the importance of reducing waste.
Stillman Johnson, 26
Company: Vintage Furniture
Position: COO/CPO & National Sales Manager
Stillman began his career in his family's retail store as warehouse help and slowly worked his way up through the delivery department to eventually become part of the sales team. After a few years, he took the reins as GM and broke records with overall annual sales. Drive and self-motivation are what propels him to push himself and his team to dream bigger and do more. At just 26 years old, he oversees all daily business activity including facilitating logistics for shipments, maintains inventory levels within the warehouse program, assists in product development for case goods and bedding, and hires and trains the national sales team. He is truly a force to be reckoned with.
Stillman offers charitable donations through his community to assist during natural disasters and offers monthly donations to his local Do Good Foundation, helping those in need all over the world. He has also funded/sponsored the Shreveport Mudbug Hockey team, encouraging them to make their comeback. He was state ranked in Team Roping Rodeo while he was in high school.
Ryan King, 35
Company: Ergomotion
Position: Account Manager, Bedding Channel Eastern U.S.
Adept at providing leading solutions, floor mapping and retail-level sales training for Ergomotion's clients in the Eastern time zone, he achieved his current position within the first year of his employment at Ergomotion. Ryan is truly a dedicated salesperson in the field and is sure to be a great asset to the industry for years to come. He is the first "official" sales trainer at Ergomotion.
Ryan served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 and 2006. In 2012, he graduated summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University. He is a volunteer at the Helping Hands Community Kitchen in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Lydia Lutchenkov, 34
Company: Natuzzi
Position: Natuzzi Editions Brand and Merchandising Manager–North America
Lydia is an energetic and enthusiastic leader who comes from outside the industry. But that didn't stop her from transitioning from a sales rep to brand manager in under three years. Her entrepreneurial confidence and tenacity to embrace risk and change launched her into a successful first year in sales followed by an opportunity from the CEO to onboard with the leadership team and move to Italy for a full company immersion and leadership development program. She is now the central point of collaboration for product marketing and e-commerce. Lydia undertook the tremendous task of designing the product mix for the April 2018 High Point Market, and also partners with the Italian merchandising and product development team to identify trends, ideas and interpretations of business opportunities that help set Natuzzi apart.
Lydia won the CACI Encore Achiever Award in 2010 for exemplary customer service. She completed the Natuzzi Leadership Development program in 2017. She volunteers for the VCU Massey Cancer Research Center for event planning and fundraising and is also a Richmond SPCA running buddies volunteer. She continually seeks to maintain philanthropic giving and volunteering. Lydia is bilingual in English and Russian.
Julia Marks, 40
Company: Picture Source Somerset
Position: Chief Visionary Officer
As the chief visionary officer, Julia helped propel the 40-year-old firm into one that dazzles designers, specialty retailers and commercial clients. She has discovered ways to accomplish so much through her organizational skills, creative intelligence and her determination to succeed. Julia helps set the creative course each year by providing insight into trends. She oversees the operational management and the admin and production staffs on both coasts. She is self-driven, highly competent and eager to accept tasks and completes them with a high degree of excellence. Under her guidance, the company produces a comprehensive inbox education series for retailers and a cross-platform social media and blog program. Julia's leadership has led to a high level of productivity, improved morale and a team-focused philosophy.
Julia joined the Hospitality Industry Network Board in 2003 and the International Board of Director of Conferences in 2006. In 2015 she was honored with the WithIt's Future Leader Award. Julia has worked with NEWH to give over $5 million in scholarships to 2,164 students. She participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, walking over 60 miles, raising a total of $7,500 for research.
Molly Mays, 26
Company: Rizzy Home
Position: Textile Manager
At 26 years old, Molly oversees the growth and development of the Rizzy Home textiles division. She assists sales reps by providing tools and programs while assisting with textile development and proprietary products for specific customers. Molly is extremely talented and works very hard. She is kind, dedicated, has a heart of gold and always shines. At such a young age she has achieved many successes, such as being a two-time winner of the AmericasMart Visual Display Awards, recognizing her excellence in visual presentation, use of space, product placement and overall composition.
With a seat on the board of directors for ART, Molly is also on their membership and conference committees. She is also on the advisory board for High Point University's design school, where she graduated cum laude. In addition to volunteering for homeless veterans causes, Molly also initiated a mentoring and internship program with the HPU design school to help students become more involved within the industry.
Shawn McKnight, 40
Company: STORIS, Inc.
Position: Director of Product Database Design
In his 20-year career, and with his remarkable blend of character traits, Shawn McKnight has grown from his first role as a support technician through four other managerial roles before being promoted to his current position as director of product database design. Shawn is the leader of the NextGen taskforce, which spearheads the modernization of STORIS' software solution. He is one of the youngest members of the leadership team, a role he earned thanks to his forward-thinking and ability to execute on delivering functional software to retailers in the industry. Shawn's main responsibility is to make the foundational decisions for STORIS software's upcoming web browser user interface, which will be a critical product release. With his impressive abilities, Shawn is one of the groundbreaking developers for future software solutions and has reinvented how STORIS developers personally engage with clients.
Shawn has passed on his love of knowledge as a key mentor to future developers at STORIS. He is an avid supporter of the Book Barn, which supports farms that supply natural produce for St. Claire's hospital and assisted living residency.
Nate Obray, 36
Company: Malouf
Position: Software Development Manager
At Malouf, Nate oversees a team of nine software and web developers for all of Malouf's internal software. He directs the team's efforts integrating software to offer quicker, more efficient and more accurate orders and shipping transactions. He leads continuous improvement initiatives, and manages web development. Nate has a big-picture, long-term view of the company and its goals and understands the importance of hard work to provide an unmatched advantage to operate at top efficiency. He took on the task of developing an inventory management system that automates orders while eliminating errors, lowering costs and vastly improving the capacity for shipping items in a day. This was a huge accomplishment for Nate and his team.
Nate donates his time to the Malouf Foundation by building custom systems that are used in fundraising efforts, which are also lent to non-profit partners to save them the cost of paying for fundraising software. He also donates time to Operation Underground Railroad, a Malouf Foundation partner that rescues and provides aftercare for survivors of child sex trafficking. When Nate is not working or volunteering, he is involved in supporting downtown development in Logan, Utah.
Yavar Rafieha, 36
Company: Abbyson
Position: President & CEO
Recognized as an award-winning professional with a track record of success in business management, operations, merchandising and brand development, Yavar is a leader with broad, diverse experience in organizational growth, product design, manufacturing, e-commerce, change management, logistics and distribution. As a visionary, he foresaw the retail economic downturn and developed (and manages) an award-winning drop-ship program—one of the fastest growing in the U.S. He also implemented technology upgrades, keeping the company competitive within the e-commerce sector. Driven by passion and perseverance, Yavar embodies the essence of Abbyson with his unbridled dedication and commitment to always setting the bar high.
Yavar has many specialties, including international communications, motivational speaking, succession planning and performance coaching, and international business and culture. He is a Five-Star Accreditation Business Chamber Board member. Yavar is also very active in the greater Los Angeles community through his support of numerous charitable organizations.
Michael Revah, 35
Company: ZUO Canada
Position: CEO
ZUO Canada's CEO Michael Revah has accomplished in eight years what few U.S. brands have been able to do with crossover business success including distribution throughout all Canadian territories. The company's success and growth is a direct result of Michael's ability to drive sales, develop product and oversee distribution while establishing ZUO as a lifestyle brand for Canadian retailers, online stores, designers and other trade professionals. Through his youthful approach and abilities in sales Michael has expanded brand recognition and led the company's Canadian growth and success—as they celebrate their tenth anniversary in Oct. 2018.
Outside the business, Michael is a world-renowned professional DJ and music producer.
Sascha Roth, 37
Company: Urban Country
Position: Owner/General Manager
As the owner and general manager of Urban Country, Sascha oversees all of the day-to-day operations, including managing the financials, HR duties, business development, marketing and branding. She successfully project-managed a build-out of a brand-new store location and the move from the existing location, and negotiated a 10-year lease for the space that will help ensure future success. Sascha continually works to improve operations and jumps in where needed to keep things running smoothly. Despite challenges, Sascha leads the charge to evolve with the changing times and is proud to have increased sales every year.
Sascha and her team have hosted a number of charitable events in the store, including a silent auction that benefited The Power of Pink. She serves as committee chair for the fundraising group and helped to raise $10,650 at the event. She also supports the Warrior Canine Foundation and the Race for Hope, which raises almost $2 million every year for brain tumor research, in honor of her father.
Alexander Rubin, 28
Company: Bernie & Phyl's Furniture
Position: Web Coordinator and Merchandise Buyer
Alex stepped right out of the classroom and into the boardroom, so to speak. He has sparked new energy and innovation into the family owned business. His fresh approach and ideas are resonating within the company and employees are embracing his ideas with appreciation that a new generation is making its mark. Alex's main responsibility is managing all aspects of the e-commerce business, including maintaining product on the website. He attends trade shows with the buying team and participates in store visits discussing selling strategy with salespeople and store management. He attends Performance Group meetings and the Young Leadership Conference to learn, grow and connect with other young leaders in the industry.
As part of the Jewish Big Brother program, Alex regularly spends time with his "little". He is also on the board of the Boston Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each year, Alex walks with his family in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Randi Schachter, 39
Company: BILTRITE Furniture Leather/Mattresses
Position: Store Manager/Sales Manager
Randi is not afraid to take charge! She may be small, but she has a big personality and is proud to be a leader in a male-dominated industry. As a fourth generation family member and at the ripe young age of 5, Randi would accompany her father to the family's store on Saturdays to dust, greet customers and learn about the family business. Today, she does a little of everything, including focusing on managing the sales team, store displays and marketing initiatives. "Randi K", as she is often referred to, has become somewhat of a local celebrity as the on-air and online spokesperson for the store and she still finds time to sell and handle in-store interior design tasks. She shows incredible dedication in her efforts to keep the independent store vibrant, successful and profitable.
Randi is very active in multiple networking groups including Furniture First, and their Next Gen group, as well as non-profits like The Grand Avenue Club and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is a strong supporter and leader for the Young Jewish Adults of Milwaukee organization.
Eric Sinclair, 39
Company: Montgomery's Furniture
As the leader of this fifth-generation family owned business, Eric oversees all operations for the three Montgomery's stores in South Dakota. From operations to marketing, merchandising to human resources, and everything in between, Eric consistently drives the business forward. He is never afraid to step outside the box and try new things in order to improve. He demonstrates a fierce passion for furniture, family and community. Following his parents' family rule to " … get a college degree and work for someone else before you have a job in the family business," he became a sales rep for Rowe Furniture, where he landed the Rep of the Year award.
Eric is in his fifth year of serving on the board for Furniture First and was instrumental in leading the group through personnel changes, growing vendor relationships and establishing a peer review group. He also aided the South Dakota Retailers association in their work to even the playing field with regard to online retailers and sales tax exemption while continuing to run his family's business. Each year, he and the store donate thousands of dollars to local charities. Eric also sat on several local community boards of directors to help better serve the community.
Emily Stalvey, 30
Company: MicroD, LLC
Position: Digital Marketing Specialist
As a digital marketing specialist, Emily makes sure retailers and manufacturers are increasing their sales and profits. She helps to build online and digital strategies and is adept at analyzing customer data to help them make smart business decisions. She lends her expertise on SEO, SEM, email, social, content marketing, and conversation rate optimization. A true leader and mentor, Emily has a passion for the industry and possesses a rare combination of successful qualities. She was one of the pioneers in the company who worked toward offering digital marketing services and helped build and execute the program. She has developed lead nurturing campaigns and implemented a marketing automation tool. She successfully works in the B2B and B2C arenas.
Emily facilitated MicroD's involvement in a Toys for Our Troops volunteer and collection effort. She also works with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and led the collection and publication of a local philanthropic guide to the arts in Charlotte, N.C. Emily is also a WithIt member.
Abbey Steger, 24
Company: Steger's Furniture and Mattress
Position: Assistant Upholstery Buyer/Website and Social Media Manager
A driving force at Steger's, Abbey is responsible for all aspects of website management, including updating product, pricing and design. She also handles all social media, including planning and executing posts, promoting page engagement and responding to inquiries. A recent software conversion would not have been possible without Abbey. She works with buyers and manufacturer's reps in the selection of merchandise and assists the visual display staff with placement of merchandise. Abbey monitors rate of sale and manages a mark down/clearance program.
Abbey recently completed the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. She also works with the Pekin Community High School dance team choreographing and helping to teach the team their state competition routine. Abbey recently joined the Tazewell County St. Jude Golf Committee to help organize an annual charity golf outing.
Paige Tamada, 33
Company: Lamps Plus
Position: Leadership Development Manager
Paige has been with Lamps Plus for only one year and has solidified their manager-in-training program and talent management strategy. She works collaboratively to design, develop and deliver leadership and employee development programs and to support talent management processes and programs. She evaluates the learning and development needs of the organization and implements solutions that are aligned with strategic objectives, mission, vision and values. Page conducts follow-ups to determine applicability and effectiveness of programs and provides consultative services to management on specialized leadership programs using Adult Theory Learning Methodology.
Paige has been the recipient of several Make MAGIC awards. She was an Amsterdam Merit Scholar in 2008-2009.
Lisa Tan, 39
Company: Reverie
Position: Chief Marketing Officer
Instrumental in building Reverie's brand vision and strategy, Lisa leads the company's marketing team, developing plans that are driven by extensive digital testing and insights. She built a marketing team with deep experience in creative, account management, digital and social media.
Lisa is passionate about helping people live better lives through better sleep and wants to change how the mattress industry thinks about selling and servicing the end-customer. She spearheaded the launch of the Reverie Sleep Coach program. She is an example of how women can be successful in the male-dominated mattress industry. She developed the Sleep Advisory Board, a group of scientists and doctors active in the field of sleep science who advises the company on product development and helped develop sleep health strategies for the Sleep Coach Program.
Lisa is a member of the board of Sweet Dreamzzz and the Princeton Alumni Association of Michigan. She is also active in supporting women's rights and environmental issues.
Justin Vandagriff, 31
Company: R&A Marketing
Position: Vice President of Client Services
As vice president of client services for just over a year, Justin is adept at strategic planning, media and market research, promotional strategy, budgeting and digital marketing, working to advise clients at retail furniture stores to help them achieve success. He directs the work and service provided by all account managers at the company. He has been a critical part of the success and growth of R&A Marketing and rose to his position of leadership after four years with the company. He has shown great passion for his work. Justin takes responsibility in all he does as if he were an owner. He's the kind of team leader every business owner wishes they had on their own staff.
To further increase his knowledge of the industry, Justin attends furniture markets, tradeshows and conferences every year.
Morgan VanValkenburg, 31
Position: Order Fulfillment Manager
Morgan oversees the fulfillment of all orders that ship out of Malouf's distribution facilities whether they come by phone, email or online. She manages a team of 17, ensuring they have the training, support and communication skills needed to provide exceptional service to clients. Her top priority is timely fulfillment of all orders. In addition, she manages relationships with shipping carriers and travels to warehouse locations to maintain strong relationships with warehouse leads. She ensures payments are collected and accounts are up-to-date. Her team processes between 2,500 and 3,000 orders each day.
As a respected leader, Morgan holds high standards for herself and her team. She is an excellent mentor and has created a women's support and development group within the company. Through the Malouf Foundations, Morgan takes great pleasure and pride in processing orders to ship products to homes where they are most needed. She also spearheads delivering comfort kits to cancer patients as part of an initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She helps coach a high school tennis team, works with children in a local Head Start program and teaches a class of four-year-olds at her church. Perhaps the most fun part of her job is party planning the many company events Malouf holds.
Taylor Ward, 30
Company: LC Direct
Position: Vice President of Sales
After leaving college, Taylor Ward worked in furniture retail for a few months before transitioning to independent sales. He partnered with his brother on a new domestic bedroom line, K.I.T.H. Furniture. The line quickly grew and attracted other lines such as Hughes Furniture and Bernards. After one year he was approached by the owner of Hughes and offered the position of national sales manager. At Hughes, he raised the company's overall sales by over 25% within two years. After three years he was offered the position of vice president of sales for LC Direct. Taylor's main responsibility is to oversee all sales and manage the sales force, working with retailers to maximize sales and distribution. He has created sales tools for internal and external uses to improve sales for his customers and the end-consumer.
Taylor donates his time and money to a Denton, N.C., charity called Project Santa, which was founded by his grandfather. He is described as "an incredible human being" and has great compassion for everyone he comes in contact with. His love for what he does is evident in all of his endeavors.
Daniel Wieczorek, 35
Company: Amber Engine
Position: Leader, Business Development & Marketing
Dan has spent over 10 years devoting his skills to broad-based sales in the home furnishings sector and has a proven track record. He opened up the possibility of offering services within one retail store to another, with a "store within a store" model for Best Buy and Gardner White—a first of its kind endeavor. Dan was an integral part of signing on one of Amber Engines first clients to the platform. He helps clients share data easily and helps reduce pain points. In his first year in a VAR sales role, he was asked to take on a bridge role as vice president of marketing and exceeded expectations. Dan gives 150% to everything he does and is well-respected by the home furnishings community.
Dan is very involved with causes near to his heart, including the autism gala at the Las Vegas Market. For years, he has donated to the Fur Ball and Humane Society of Livingston County in Michigan. He plays in charitable golf tournaments for Gardner White and participates in community days for organizations such as Forgotten Harvest and Fous:Hope. Food for Hope
Joshua Yauger, 37
Position: Systems Administrator
The main responsibility for Joshua Yauger is to plan, coordinate, and direct all computer-related activities for 10 retail stores. He analyzes goals and implements computer systems and applications to meet those goals. Josh was instrumental in implementing a fiber network with voice over IP phone system throughout the company to include wifi, which led to a new platform for mobile point of sale software. Josh also manages the renovations at all 10 stores. His prior experience in civil engineering provides an advantage for Furniture Fair in that regard. His thoughtful analysis of how the company can improve their locations and optimize performance while reducing overhead surpasses expectations. He plans to enroll in accounting courses to eventually migrate into the accounting department.
Josh has been a youth baseball coach for five years. He is also a project manager on various initiatives at his church and is on the Educational Review Board for his kids' school.
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Fiona Higgins is the author of a memoir and three novels, the latest being Fearless (2016), published by Allen & Unwin.
Her debut novel, The Mothers' Group (2012) was described by The Weekend Australian as 'a top-shelf novel about contemporary Australian life'. Wife on the Run (2014) was reviewed in The Sydney Morning Herald as 'a page-turning domestic melodrama for the social media age.' Both novels were published in Europe. Her memoir, Love in the Age of Drought (2009), was published by Pan Macmillan in Australia.
All of Fiona's titles may be purchased from a number of Australian booksellers for delivery locally or overseas. These include Booktopia, Better Read than Dead, Avid Reader or Readings.
When she isn't writing, Fiona is active in the Australian for-purpose sector. She holds tertiary qualifications in the humanities and social sciences. Fiona is married with three children, and recently returned to Australia after a three-year sojourn in Indonesia.


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You better NOT let it in. I will eat it for dessert!
I hope I'm not dinner.
It was a baby-not a problem.
Wait until it grows up. It may like cat meat.
It's Let Me In (Wee-Ooo)) he does not know the password.
And don't tell him. It isn't like half the peeps on the internet who use "password" for all their passwords.
We found one in the house a while back and hubby gently caught it and put it back outside. I think it was happy about that.
It was probably looking for a Bay cruise.
His safety isn't certain outside either.
You're right, I'll be careful. I don't have a prescription for any married iguana.
Ha, ha, Maxwell's comment cracked me up. The legal kind of crack, that is.
You must have had some married iguana. You laugh at anything.
Oh no, I've NEVER had any married iguanas!
We do not condone having lizards in the house. STAY OUT!
But he doesn't eat much at all.
OMD, yours are bigger than ours ~ ours are small FAST suckers! I still haven't caught one! nuts. Anyhu, I hear they don't taste that good anyhu, so since they eats all kinds of nasty buggers, I am gonna just lets them be. they are cute.
Kyla bit off the tail of one once and I asked her what it tasted like. She said that it tasted like dinosaur.
I wouldn't know-I do sunflower seeds.
Our 2 terriers also go crazy. Their frustration makes me laugh.


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'Lucy' Debunked
In the new sci-fi thriller Lucy, Scarlett Johansson amasses an astounding array of superpowers after a fictional drug allows her to tap into "100 percent of her brain." Neurobiologist R. Douglas Fields explains what's wrong with this (moving) picture.
Read Douglas Fields' full Lucy review at World Science Festival and at his blog.
R. Douglas Fields
R. Douglas Fields is a neurologist and author of The Other Brain (Simon & Schuster, 2011) in Bethesda, Maryland.
Annie Minoff
About Annie Minoff
@annieminoff
Annie Minoff is a producer for The Journal from Gimlet Media and the Wall Street Journal, and a former co-host and producer of Undiscovered. She also plays the banjo.


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cell research
Restoring stem cells — all you need is NAD+
Lindsay E Wu1 &
David A Sinclair1,2
Cell Research volume 26, pages 971–972 (2016)Cite this article
Stress signalling
The loss of stem cells, through cell dysfunction or senescence, is thought to contribute to biological aging. Recently, Hongbo Zhang and colleagues have shown that activation of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response, a retrograde stress response, through administration with an NAD+-raising compound, can rejuvenate stem cells and extend lifespan in mice.
Tissue renewal and cellular turnover is an essential process for normal homeostasis, and for dealing with injuries. This turnover relies on a healthy population of stem cells, which have the capacity to replicate and differentiate into parenchymal cell types. With advancing age, stem cells lose the ability to both proliferate and differentiate, leading to tissue degeneration.
Calorie restriction (CR) is an intervention that maintains stem cell function and health into old age and is thought to function by activating protective stress response pathways. The sirtuins, a class of NAD+-dependent deacetylase enzymes (SIRT1-7), are involved in mediating cellular adaptations to CR, including metabolic1 and epigenetic2 changes. These proteins are critically dependent on availability of their co-substrate NAD+ for enzymatic activity; the decline in NAD+ with old age1 is thought to underlie the decline in activity of these proteins with old age.
Another stress response pathway that has been implicated in protecting against aging is the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt)3. Given the high concentration of proteins in the mitochondria, these organelles are constantly on the verge of a solubility crisis, and to protect against this, the UPRmt promotes the transcription of mitochondrial chaperones, and activates proteases to re-fold proteins and reduce protein concentration, as part of a stress response4 that extends lifespan3. One stimulus for activation of the UPRmt is a stoichiometric imbalance of subunits of the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC), needed for cellular respiration. The ETC is composed of five complexes, with subunits encoded by both the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes. Reduction of even a single subunit of the ETC can activate the UPRmt and extend lifespan5. SIRT1, the best studied sirtuin, promotes transcription of mitochondrial-encoded ETC subunits through activation of the mitochondrial transcription factor TFAM1. Previously, the lab of Johan Auwerx showed that either CR6 or activation of SIRT1 through supplementing with the NAD+ precursor nicotinamide riboside (NR)7 activated the UPRmt through an increased ratio of mitochondrial-encoded to nuclear-encoded ETC subunits, which extended lifespan in the short-lived model organism Caenhorabditis elegans7.
In their recent paper published in Science, Hongbo Zhang and colleagues show that satellite cells, the progenitors for mature skeletal muscle fibres, display deficiencies in mitochondrial gene expression8. Based on previous findings showing increased mitochondrial content and function with NAD+ supplementation, they treated aged mice with the NAD+ precursor NR to correct this stem cell dysfunction. Consistent with previous findings, this intervention corrected mitochondrial dysfunction and led to rejuvenation of these cells, including an increased ability to replicate and differentiate into mature muscle fibres. The rejuvenation of muscle led to increased physical performance in aged mice as well as an enhanced ability to repair muscle damage following chemical-induced muscle injury. Even in the Mdx mouse model of muscular dystrophy, NR supplementation lowered senescence in satellite cells, and improved muscle healing following chemical injury. These findings were not limited to muscle stem cells: increased neurogenesis in aged animals was also observed, suggesting that NR-mediated stem cell rejuvenation was not a tissue-specific observation.
At the molecular level, Zhang and colleagues ascribe the beneficial effects of raising NAD+ to SIRT1-dependent activation of the UPRmt. They show that NR treatment rapidly activates the prohibitins (PHB1 and PHB2), two mediators of the UPRmt. Given that NR exerts effects via SIRT1, which has pleiotropic roles in the cell, it is surprising that the increase in prohibitin protein levels and UPRmt activation appears to be both necessary and sufficient to replicate the effects of NR on stem cell rejuvenation, leading to the question of whether epigenetic stabilization by SIRT1 plays any part in stem cells, or in differentiated cell types only.
Finally, Zhang and colleagues show that NR treatment extends lifespan when delivered to aged mice, however, given that NR also extends the lifespan of C. elegans7, a eutelic organism that does not undergo stem cell turnover, it is not clear whether the UPRmt-mediated rejuvenation of stem cells observed in this study contributes to extended lifespan in mice. Regardless of the mechanism, it is becoming increasingly apparent from this study and others1 that restoration of NAD+ levels using metabolic precursors leads to pleiotropic benefits to health in old age, raising the exciting future possibility of NAD-based therapeutics.
The authors are directors of and inventors on patents licensed to MetroBiotech NSW Pty Ltd and MetroBiotech LLC. DS is an advisor to and inventor on patents licensed to Ovascience.
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School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Australia, Sydney, 2052, Australia
Lindsay E Wu & David A Sinclair
Department of Genetics, Glenn Labs for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 02115, MA, USA
David A Sinclair
Lindsay E Wu
Correspondence to David A Sinclair.
Wu, L., Sinclair, D. Restoring stem cells — all you need is NAD+. Cell Res 26, 971–972 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/cr.2016.80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/cr.2016.80
Microbiota Alterations in Alzheimer's Disease: Involvement of the Kynurenine Pathway and Inflammation
Michelle L. Garcez
Kelly R. Jacobs
Gilles J. Guillemin
Neurotoxicity Research (2019)
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Cell Research Celebrates 30 Years of Publication
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This map shows all of the different elements that were part of the Battle of Sulphur Creek. The map shows where batteries, brigades and divisions were located throughout the battle. The map also shows where the original National Register Boundary of 1973 was and where our proposed boundary currently is.
Download The Site Features Map file in PDF or PNG format.
This map shows the first phase of the battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. The first phase was in the early morning of September 25, 1864. KKelly and Johnson's Brigade were the only one's in position at this time and were firing at the Union troops.
Download The Phase 1 Map file in PDF or PNG format.
This map shows the second phase of the battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. The second phase was in the afternoon on September 25, 1864. After the union denied surrendering, the Confederate troops moved into position and fired upon the Union troops.
Download The Phase 2 Map file in PDF or PNG format.
This map shows the National Register of 1973 and the new proposed boundary of the battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. The map also shows latitude and longitude coordinates of the new proposed boundary.
Download The Boundaries Map file in PDF or PNG format.


It is the mission of SIDA to enhance the City of Syracuse's economic development capabilities by promoting, attracting, encouraging and developing recreation and economically sound commerce and industry to: advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the City of Syracuse; improve their recreation opportunities, prosperity and standard of living; and, prevent unemployment and economic deterioration.
SIDA will achieve this mission by providing a variety of financial incentives to projects, including exemptions from property, sales, use and mortgage recording taxes, grants, and bond financing. SIDA conveys benefits in a strategic, consistent and transparent manner based on the City of Syracuse's collective economic development priorities.
The City of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for a planning and development study for multiple neighborhood business corridors and commercial areas in the City of Syracuse.
An electronic copy of the RFP is available here.
Please note responses are due back to SIDA by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be submitted to Honora Spillane via email at HSpillane@syrgov.net.


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Innovative Medicines Initiative: an opportunity for local researchers
The search for effective medicines: local researchers urged to come forward with proposals for research
21 March 2017, 4:16pm
by Yannick Pace
Maltese researchers are being urged to take part in a Europe-wide innovate medicine initiative, aimed at putting forward proposals for research that develops effective medicines for European citizens.
"The Maltese scientific community has a lot to offer and it would be a win-win situation for it to be a part of the initiative," Minister Helena Dalli said.
She was addressing a seminar organised by the Medicines Authority on how Maltese scientists can participate in the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI). IMI is a public-private partnership (PPP) between the pharmaceutical industry and European communities aimed at making Europe more attractive for private Research and Development investment.
IMI has a budget of €3.3 billion which currently covers over 50 projects dealing with various health issues.
The process of developing new medicines is very long and costly, with an average of €2.3 billion spent over a development period of anything between 10 to 15 years. In many cases, drugs developed do not make it through the various rounds of trials, with only one in 10 medicines making it to the market.
"There are many diseases for which we still have no adequate treatment there is still no cure and the IMI was set up to address these challenges and is working towards speeding up the development and patient access to innovative medicines," she said.
The minister praised the IMI for pioneering a more collaborative approach to research including entities ranging from SMEs to academic institutions, private companies and Medicines Authorities.
"The Medicines Authority is investing in capacity and competence building in several areas including genomics, stem cell therapy, innovative medicines and rare disease among others," Dalli said.
Maltese participation in such projects, she added, would not only provide the Maltese local community with access to increased resources, but would also allow local researchers to gain invaluable experience through their collaborations.
Marta Gomez Quintanilla, the chair of the state representatives group of the IMI, said that so far only two applications had been received from Malta, with no projects having yet been approved.
"We are all involved in this initiative as tax payers and as citizens," she said, as she underscored the fact that half the funding for the project comes directly from the European Commission.
Yannick Pace was a MaltaToday reporter between 2016-2020
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With just nine villas set over 5000 square meters, One Eleven (3 Pangkung Sari, 62-361/731-343; 111resorts.com) is a welcome addition to Seminyak. On arrival, guests are taken to their villa by golf buggy on a path that runs parallel to a wall fashioned from thousands of pot plants. It is clear that privacy is the watchword here—each of the villas houses its own spa gazebo and 14-meter-long swimming pool, while no stone has been left unturned in ensuring quality design—from the armchairs by Karma Living to the lumbar-friendly sun loungers, which were designed by Yos and Leonard Theosabrata of Accupuncto, a winner of the Red Dot design award. Other features include Yamaha Restio iPod docks, Nespresso machines, and custom-made toiletries by Republic of Soap. The One Eleven resident chef, who cut his teeth at an Alain Ducasse restaurant in Doha, serves "simple, elegant, and modern," fare in the privacy of guests' villas, while upstairs chef Shiro-San showcases the flavors of Osaka in the hotel's sushi bar, Shiro.


We're really looking forward to playing the Old Songs festival in 2019! We'll be playing several sets over Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th!
PMG will be playing an outdoor concert on the lawn of the Shippen Manor Museum from 6 - 8 p.m. on July 21st.
PMG will be playing from 6 to dusk for the Wine & Wheels series at New Garden Park in Landenberg, PA.


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N6 dual carriageway set for €3.6m resurfacing
Galway City Tribune – The 1.5km stretch of dual carriageway between the Ballybane and Briarhill junctions is to be fully resurfaced later this year at a cost of over €3.6 million.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has confirmed an allocation of €3.66 million for the completion of the work that's likely to start in the second half of 2019, taking a number of weeks to complete.
Senior City Council Engineer, Uinsinn Finn, told the Galway City Tribune that this section of roadway at Bóthar na dTreabh [often referred to as the 'Tom Hogan Motors' road] had deteriorated significantly and was in need of rehabilitation.
He said that every effort would be made to ensure that traffic disruption would be kept to a minimum during the repairs and resurfacing work, such as concentrating the work schedule between the hours of 10am and 4pm.
"Parts of this section of carriageway are not in a good condition and are in need of repair. We hope that the job will be completed within a matter of weeks with the least possible disruption to traffic," said Mr Finn.
This is a preview only. To read the rest of this article on roads funding for 2019, see this week's Galway City Tribune. Buy a digital edition of this week's paper here, or download the app for Android or iPhone.
Related Topics:galway city tribunegalway city councilN6roads fundingTransport Infrastructure IrelandTIIBothar na dTreabh
GAA rule out Pearse Stadium concerts for 2019
Developers ordered to close unauthorised access point
'Daredevil' swimmers are a fatality waiting to happen
Developer banks on boom in rental property market
Former hurler has words of wisdom to help through absence of sport
From this week's Galway City Tribune – 'Daredevil' winter sea swimmers who dive or jump into the water in places like Blackrock during adverse weather are putting their own lives at risk – and possibly those of rescuers – by their actions, it was warned this week.
Water Safety Ireland have cautioned that the biggest single contributor to drownings in Ireland is what is known as 'cold water shock' – a condition caused by the sudden entry into a cold body of water.
There is now growing concern that a copycat trend is emerging with young people – without wet suits – diving or jumping into the sea in stormy or icy-cold weather.
Several people have been filmed on social media in the sea at Salthill during storms – with a number of them taking 'running jumps' off the diving tower at Blackrock.
Roger Sweeney, Deputy CEO of Water Safety Ireland, told the Galway City Tribune that people jumping into the sea during storms showed at best a reckless disregard for their own safety and in a worst-case scenario represented 'a fatality waiting to happen' for the jumpers – or the persons trying to rescue them.
"Jumping into cold water puts you at risk of cold shock which can result in immediate incapacitation and doing so in storm conditions can make it difficult to get back out of the water safely and promptly before hypothermia sets in.
"Hypothermia leads to the cooling of the muscles needed in the arms and legs to stay afloat. Drownings typically happen when someone over-estimates their ability and under-estimates the risks," said Mr Sweeney.
Galway Lifeboat Operations Manager, Mike Swan, told the Galway City Tribune, that the key thing for all people who enjoyed the water and the sea was to carefully plan their exercise or hobby.
"Cold water shock is a real danger at this time of year for all swimmers. Be prepared – have your cap, ear plugs, mats, woolly cap [after leaving the water] and towels all in place. Check the weather forecast and check the tides – and never, ever just jump straight into the water during the colder season."
(Photo: Diving into the water at Blackrock during Storm Bella in December)
This is a shortened preview version of this article. To read the rest of the story, see this week's Galway City Tribune. You can buy a digital edition HERE.
Enda Cunningham
From this week's Galway City Tribune – The backer of the Crown Square scheme in Mervue is planning an increase in the number of apartments in the development following a review of the economic viability of the project.
The 345 apartments will specifically target the rental market.
Crown Square Developments Ltd, which is operated by developer Padraic Rhatigan, has told Galway City Council that the amended plans will form part of a new planning application to be made directly to An Bord Pleanála under 'Strategic Housing Development' legislation.
According to the company, the property market has changed since it was granted permission in November 2019 for 288 apartments in three blocks ranging from five to eight storeys in height.
Mr Rhatigan has now sought planning permission for an 18% reduction in the overall size of basement levels and a reduction in car parking from 1,377 to 1,012 spaces. Cycle parking spaces will increase from 1,110 to 1,200.
The plan also involves the relocation of the vehicular and pedestrian access to the development on the Monivea Road, which will now be closer to McDonagh Avenue. The existing planned access is at the south-easternmost point of the site, but is now planned to move further west.
From this week's Galway City Tribune – The sports psychology advice dispensed by performance and wellbeing coach, Tony Óg Regan, is not just geared towards elite and non-elite athletes – it is relevant to a virus-weary general public, too.
Take, for example, the former Galway hurler's thoughts on the need to be proactive during this global pandemic.
"We have to be proactive around our own health and wellbeing, rather than waiting for a vaccination to drop on your lap or for things to change really quickly around the economy or whatever," he says.
And his thoughts on consumption of news on social media will be familiar with anyone who has wasted hours down virtual rabbit holes scrolling through threads on Twitter or Facebook or videos on TikTok during lockdown.
"It's okay to be aware of the news and the case numbers and vaccinations but we can't be putting 90% or 95% of our energy and focus on that every day, because depending on how we are interpreting that information it could be driving stress and anxiety levels," he says.
The advice is to be aware of the requirements around restrictions but 'just don't let it take up every waking hour and every waking thought'.
"Consciously and subconsciously we could be taking in a lot of news sources. When we scroll online, they reckon we take in 174 newspapers' worth of information every day. Some of that could trigger anxiety and stress levels so it's important we're aware of that, and maybe don't do things unconsciously.
"So recognise that you're going on the phone now for 20 minutes, and you're not on it for two hours and you've forgotten what you're doing and it's triggered anxiety.
"Focusing on things that we can control and influence and being proactive around health and movement and our conversations, what we're listening to, what we're reading. Those elements are so important to regulate stress and anxiety at this time," says Tony Óg.


Peak 1 and summits beyond make up the very best extended Class 3 ridge scramble along I-70. It's a solid workout to reach Peak 1 and the traverse over to Peak 4 requires good route-finding. Views down to Lake Dillon to the east and Copper Mountain to the west will linger in your memory long after you've left the high mountains. Connecting as a point-to-point to Miners Creek is an excellent, sturdy day hike. Other point-to-point options include traversing to the Far East Trailhead via the Colorado Trail or running the Tenmile Ridge to Breckenridge. Of course, out-and-backs to Peak 1 are fun, and if you don't have two vehicles, looping these peaks is still possible.
One of Colorado's best trails, Peak 1 Trailhead and Miners Creek Trailhead is located near Frisco, CO. Trails' printable online topo maps offer shaded and un-shaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a PNG, or just learn the topography around Peak 1 Trailhead and Miners Creek Trailhead. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your GPS. Premium members can download or print any topo and cover more terrain when you map your Peak 1 Trailhead and Miners Creek Trailhead route ahead of time.


A user asks for a better documentation for NoScript 10.
On the introductory page you have a link "FAQ", and there you will find a link "NoScript FAQ", which will open the FAQ for the old noscript version(s). There is no official documentation for noscript. All you can get is a link to a blog writer giving "basic" information about the new noscript. This is very basic indeed and not an official documentation.
Another link will redirect you to a page inteding to give an overview of the new noscript in a nutshell. A nutshell is not enough for understanding the new noscript - as you can see from the "226 Responses to "NoScript, "Quantum" vs "Legacy" in a nutshell".
The current/old FAQ does not link the NoScript FAQ, while the support page does.
I'm having a problem with NoScript. links to the NoScript FAQ which i think is fine although it may not reflect latest changes?