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Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen's abrupt ouster by General Motors Co.'s top brass, effective Wednesday, signals the Detroit automaker is pressing to accelerate the years-long revival of its global luxury brand.
De Nysschen is a longtime industry executive known for reviving Volkswagen AG's Audi luxury brand and leading Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti. His reputation and track record made him an attractive choice for Cadillac in 2014, as the brand struggled to appeal to a new generation of luxury buyers and rebuild lost credibility among top-tier luxury brands.
Four years later, those challenges for the brand remain largely the same. De Nysschen's dismissal shows GM leadership's scant tolerance for underperforming pieces of the business, company officials say. The ousted Cadillac boss' lack of urgency in improving Cadillac's performance — particularly in the bellwether U.S. — led to a parting of ways, according to a source familiar with the situation.
De Nysschen's departure comes one day after GM's board of directors endorsed the executive shuffle. He is the second ranking Cadillac executive to leave the brand in less than four months. Uwe Ellinghaus, the global chief marketing officer recruited from BMW AG, left Cadillac at the end of last year.
A 58-year-old native of South Africa, de Nysschen has said he doesn't like to look to the "sales scoreboard" for signs of progress. Judging by the numbers, however, de Nysschen hasn't moved the needle much in his nearly four-year tenure — particularly outside of China, Cadillac's largest single market.
Cadillac posted an annual gain in U.S. sales only one out of the four years de Nysschen lead GM's luxury marque. Instead, the brand rapidly grew its business in China during that time period: Cadillac sold 175,489 vehicles in China last year — a 51 percent increase — while U.S. sales slipped 8 percent with 156,440 deliveries.
Even after the reveal of Cadillac's first compact crossover in New York, industry analysts say the luxury brand's lineup is lacking in SUV offerings compared to its German competitors. Cadillac's market share hovered just under 1 percent last year, trailing Audi, BMW and Mercedes — all of which field full complements of SUVs to capture around 2 percent of the market each.
Dealers in the U.S. have pushed back against some of de Nysschen's changes to the brand. Those include raising the prices of vehicles and changing customer service expectations in an attempt to raise Cadillac's profile as a luxury brand.
As recently as the New York Auto Show, de Nysschen admitted his vision for the brand wasn't resonating with the U.S. market.
At least one analyst says it's possible de Nysschen's long history in German luxury just didn't prepare him for the demands of the U.S. market — or his American company.
De Nysschen's replacement is GM Canada's president and manager. Carlisle has been running GM's Canadian operations since 2014, where he rebuilt GM's tattered relationship with dealers and led the automaker to the No. 1 spot in automotive retail sales in 2017.
"The appointment of Steve Carlisle, a GM-bred executive with a strong pedigree of global expertise, product planning acumen and history of building relationships with dealers speaks to the company's desire for a more back-to-basics, comfortable approach," Caldwell said.
Travis Hester, currently GM's vice president of global Product Programs, replaces Carlisle in Canada. He will report to Alan Batey, GM's president of North America.
De Nysschen also led the launch of the SuperCruise hands-free driving system, the XT5 SUV and most recently, the XT4 in New York. Carlisle, who will report to Ammann, is expected to continue Cadillac's global growth while speeding up the brand's turnaround.


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Why ERP Systems are Valuable for the Automobile Industry?
The automobile industry has various sub-sectors that need to be managed effectively to run the business. Businesses need to streamline different business operations in order to meet the rising demand in the market. An ideal solution is to use ERP system that can provide a complete solution to the automobile company right from accounting or payroll to inventory or customer relationship management.
Tyre ERP is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software specifically meant for the tyre industry. It offers modules that can be used to handle all business operations of a tyre business effortlessly. Some of the important modules of Tyre ERP include procurement, sales & distribution, payroll, finance, CRM, etc.
ERP software has an inbuilt programming for carrying out all business operations including accounting and CRM. Since it has multiple modules for different operations, the business does not have to invest money in different software for their needs. ERP software acts as a one-stop solution for them. This also turns out to be cost and time-efficient since the business needs fewer people for the ERP software as compared to a large team of employees to maintain different software solutions.
Data collection and market research have become critical tools for the future of companies and it would be foolish to ignore this aspect. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software allows you to establish a centralised customer database easily. The data can then be used to extract relevant information or for conducting market research effortlessly. It can be used to predict future trends and also forecast demand to devise business strategies and be prepared in advance. Since the data is centralised, there is no scope of duplication or errors.
Since an automobile business deals with various segments, single software that can manage all of them together can be greatly useful. The business owner can handle day-to-day activities of his business easily since he has access to critical information at fingertips. With ERP software, it is easy to make informed business decisions. He can track inventory and keep an account of his finances using the software. Different software solutions that work individually need more time to carry out a well-rounded analysis. Without the best ERP system, it is tough for an automobile business to manage day-to-day activities efficiently.


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Zhao Minghao: 'Trumpism without Trump' to continue influencing US foreign policy
by: Zhao Minghao Source: Global Times Published: 2020-11-26
Since US President Donald Trump took office, he has been adhering to the "America First" doctrine. This has seen him launch trade wars against other countries including US allies, and pull the US out of international organizations and treaties. His foreign policies are defined by strong unilateral characteristics, having dealt a heavy blow to US diplomacy and its international image.
As a leading figure of neoconservatism, Robert Kagan, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution, has fiercely criticized the Trump administration's diplomatic policies, especially its attacks on US allies and democratic values. Kagan described the US under Trump as a "rogue superpower."
According to a 13-nation Pew Research Center research report released this September, "Since Donald Trump took office as president, the image of the United States has suffered across many regions of the globe." In the UK and Japan, which are loyal allies to Washington, ratings for the US are at a record 20-year lows.
Clearly, over the past few years, the "America First" policy has turned into an "America isolated" reality. Particularly, the Trump administration has deepened the cracks in transatlantic relations and thus triggered an endogenous crisis in the liberal international order. As Richard N. Haass, president of Council on Foreign Relations wrote in his article titled Liberal World Order, R.I.P., "the weakening of the liberal world order is due, more than anything else, to the changed attitude of the US."
Joe Biden, once served as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is now seeking to restore US' global leadership as the president-elect. He wants to repair the damage the Trump administration has done to US' international reputation and undo the negative effects of "Trumpism." It will not be easy, however, for him to make the US return to its past path of upholding the "liberal international order."
The incoming administration might not directly usher in a new "Biden era" soon, but will instead have to manage a messy continuation of the "post-Trump era." "Trumpism without Trump" will continue to exert an important influence on American foreign policy. In the 2020 presidential election, Trump has been defeated, but he still won more than 72 million general votes. This indicates that the domestic and foreign policies of Trump are supported by a large proportion of the American people. The so-called "America First" guideline has had a profound impact on society. Moreover, the "Trump Doctrine" has also left a deep imprint on US diplomacy.
Biden also will now have to face off with "progressive" forces in the Democratic Party, represented by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who do not want US foreign policy to return to the path characterized by free trade, foreign intervention, and so on. In fact, a new generation of Democrats, such as Jack Sullivan, who is among Biden's main foreign policy team, has also undergone a profound shift in their view of international affairs and US foreign strategy. They do not favor a simple return to the "liberal international order."
Fundamentally, the crisis of the liberal international order is closely related to profound challenges arising from domestic disharmony that has arisen in the US and Western countries.
The deep divisions in US society in relation to political parties, ethnicity, and class will be difficult to heal in the future. Thomas Carothers, senior vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said the 2020 US presidential election, "brought to a brutal head how politically polarized the US is." He predicted, "more polarization ahead."
Washington's top priority is to tackle the inequality at home, rather than return to the so-called liberal international order. Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor at MIT, echoed this sentiment saying, "Median wages have been stagnant for about 40 years, and the real earnings of many groups, especially men with low educational levels, have fallen precipitously."
The US under Biden may have to discard nostalgia for the prior liberal international order. The core of the liberal international order has been gravely undermined. It will be difficult for the incoming Biden administration to eliminate illiberal populism in the US. Other Western countries seem incapable of achieving this as well.
The author is a senior research fellow at the Charhar Institute and an adjunct fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at the Renmin University of China.
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Are you ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in Connecticut? While we're all excited for the fireworks in New Haven this year, be sure to check out Summerfest in Strafford and Madison's Independence Day Parade too. Here's a look at how to celebrate July 4th this year in CT.
STRAFFORD SUMMERFEST
This June 29, celebrate Independence Day a little early at Strafford High School Complex from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food trucks will be serving up local food and drinks along with a corn hole tournament and a live performance from Loveland Hill Band.
MADISON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Children from across CT will be heading to Madison for the annual Independence Day Parade, an old fashioned parade featuring bikes and local groups, decorated with red, white and blue!
Hosted by The Madison Foundation, join the group and other civic organizations for a parade down to the Surf Club.
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Now for the main event!
Fireworks in New Haven are set for July 4 at 9 p.m. and can be seen from Wilbur High School. However, the city has pointed out that the display will also be viewable from the Angel of Peace and above East Rock Park. Rain date is July 5.
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Our Team consists of 9 investment professionals of varied backgrounds and experiences situated across 3 countries. Our team is spearheaded by three Partners who have the day-to-day responsibility of our funds as well as supervising portfolio management.
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Thierry holds a Master's Degree in Applied Finance from Paris IX-Dauphine University in France and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in England and Wales in 1993. He started his career in investment banking in London at Flemings and later joined Blakeney Management, a London-based investment boutique, focusing on Africa and the Middle East. Thierry later moved back to Mauritius and co-founded Kibo Capital Partners in 2007 with Jean-Pierre Dalais in a venture with CIEL Limited to pursue his belief that Africa offers attractive opportunities for private equity.
Prior to joining Kibo Capital Partners in 2014, Christoph was Vice President at DEG/KfW Group, where he structured and managed equity and mezzanine investments across Africa. He previously worked in M&A Corporate Finance for Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan, where he held several positions. He holds a Master's degree from Columbia University, USA, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Basle, Switzerland. In 2001, Christoph co-founded Vistage Germany, a business in the services industry, working closely with CEOs of mid-sized corporations.
Wilfrid holds a Master's Degree in Finance from HEC Montreal and a Graduate Diploma in Treasury Finance from McGill University, Canada. He started his career in investment banking at the Bank of Montreal and CIBC Asset Management. Prior to joining Kibo Capital Partners, Wilfrid was Partner at AHL Venture Partners, an investment fund focusing on Energy, Agribusiness and financial inclusions in West Africa. He previously worked as Portfolio Director at PCM Capital Partners, where he structured and managed equity investment in different sectors across the West Africa region.
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Whincup: Title experience no advantage in finale
Jamie Whincup says his extensive experience in final-round title showdowns will not prove an advantage in the battle with Scott McLaughlin at Newcastle.
Whincup will enter the new season finale with a 30-point lead over McLaughlin after leading home the Shell Ford driver in Sunday's second leg of the ITM Auckland SuperSprint at Pukekohe.
Gunning for a record seventh title, Whincup has put together a workmanlike campaign that has netted just three wins and two poles against seven wins and 14 poles for McLaughlin.
This year marks the seventh time in 11 seasons that Whincup has entered the final round fighting for the title, while on a further two occasions he started the final with an unassailable lead.
Prevailing in final round showdowns in 2008, '09, '11 and '13, he suffered narrow defeats in '07 and '10 and also proved unable to overhaul a significant deficit in the finale last year.
McLaughlin, by contrast, heads to Newcastle fighting for the championship for the first time, having finished a best of third in 2016.
"I think if it was Scotty's first or second year [in the category], potentially [my experience would be an advantage], but no. We've both been around a fair while now," said Whincup.
"I'm as hungry as I've ever been. It'll mean the world to me, so we'll make sure we go there well prepared and do the best job we can.
"I'm happy that we've given ourselves the opportunity, but it's going to come down to, in three weeks' time, who digs deep and does the best job.
"We'll prepare as well as we can. We'll go there with all eyes open on a brand-new street circuit and hopefully both cars are reliable and quick and we can scrap it out."
Fabian Coulthard (176 points behind Whincup), Chaz Mostert (264) and Shane van Gisbergen (276) also head to Newcastle in mathematical contention, but largely out of the picture following incidents at Pukekohe.
Although he was not in contention for the win, McLaughlin says he can draw on his experience from last year, where he fought for third.
"[Whincup] knows what to do, but I've been in battles, like last year trying to get to third in the championship where I just had to beat one guy and a few other things," he said.
"So I have a bit of an idea of what to do. At the end of the day I've just got to beat them. We'll go there and be the chaser and enjoy it."
McLaughlin says heading to a brand new circuit in Newcastle is a perfect scenario for the title decider.
"Rolling up to a new circuit, it's quite cool," he said
"It's a fresh slate and whoever does the best job with the set-up and the driver that gets the most out of the car at the most important times is going to prevail.
"You couldn't ask for a better script for our final race."
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There's simply not enough time to do this properly before the election.
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About the author: Noah Bookbinder is the executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
As Donald Trump and Senate Republicans try to confirm Amy Coney Barrett as a justice of the Supreme Court in the 38 days between her nomination and Election Day—with many votes already being cast—much of the criticism has focused on the hypocrisy of moving this nomination forward when Republicans blocked Merrick Garland's nomination for 237 days before the 2016 election.
That point is important, but the problem with pushing this nomination through at breakneck speed goes well beyond the distastefulness of hardball politics and a feeling of fundamental unfairness. The problem is also a practical one: There is simply not enough time for a meaningful Senate process, and a confirmation without such a process erodes yet one more key piece of our system of checks and balances, which is, at its core, what makes the American government function.
Deborah Pearlstein: How the government lost its mind
The Constitution gives the Senate the power and responsibility of "advice and consent" over the president's nominations to the Supreme Court. Justices serve for life, and once they're in place, Congress has no realistic way to serve as a check on them. Congress has also in recent years stood by as its avenues to check the president's power have been eroded. Confirmation of a justice is one of the few remaining meaningful checks Congress has on the other branches of government, and it is well on its way to throwing that check away.
As a counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2005 to 2013, I worked on the Senate's consideration of five Supreme Court nominations. What I saw was a rigorous process for vetting nominees that developed over decades and that both parties rightly insisted on. It is a process that has often been criticized and that has not always worked as intended, but at base it has guaranteed that senators do not vote on lifetime appointments to one of the most important positions in American life without a thorough basis on which to judge whether a nominee's background, views, and character make them an appropriate choice for the Supreme Court.
If the idea were simply for the president to get his pick without any check, the Framers would not have included the constitutional provision giving the power of advice and consent to the Senate. It is a real responsibility, and it should be done right. If there is not time to do it right, it should not be done at all.
The process has not been and cannot be a quick one. It has included a careful examination of just about everything a potential justice has written and said. The Senate has been provided with judicial opinions, writings, and press appearances by a nominee, as well as complete sets, with limited redactions, of the nominee's papers from any previous executive-branch service. Senators and staff on both sides of the aisle have pored through every page of that often-massive record, which could contain memos about key executive-power issues, judicial decisions on constitutional rights, or provocative opinion pieces.
The process has included a thorough FBI background investigation with a chance for senators and staff to review it and follow up on any issues raised. Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation showed that the FBI review itself can sometimes be rushed or overly restricted, which reduces its usefulness and shows the need to go more slowly and methodically, not to speed up the process further. The FBI investigation has been an important part of ensuring that a nominee is suitable for a lifetime appointment to a court that each year decides cases affecting the rights and responsibilities of millions of Americans. Almost all senators have in the past reviewed the FBI file, and in my experience it was not taken lightly.
The vetting process has included the opportunity for senators to have private conversations with the nominee, which often feature prominently in senators' decision-making process. It has included the chance to ask the nominee questions publicly at a hearing, followed up by extensive written questions.
Bob Bauer: Six ways to fix the Supreme Court confirmation process
The process didn't end there. Senators and staff would review a nominee's finances and past work experience; they would think through potential conflicts of interest. During investigations and hearings, they would dive into unique issues that arose from a nominee's background. They would hear from witnesses with personal knowledge of the nominee or with deep expertise or a personal stake in important issues the nominee might consider as a justice. They would discuss and debate extensively.
This process led nominees such as Harriet Miers and Abe Fortas to withdraw; it led to the defeat of Robert Bork's nomination; it led to painful but important discussions about the nominations of Clarence Thomas and Kavanaugh. It led to overwhelming support for past nominees.
This has previously been a serious process, and it should be one now. It is important, and it rightly takes time.
Only if the Senate performs a genuine, thorough review of the president's nominee for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land, though, is this key piece of our system of checks and balances meaningful. There are no do-overs, and Amy Coney Barrett could be on the Court for many decades. In that time, she could overturn a century's worth of jurisprudence and set a century's worth of precedent. The Senate has a chance to make an independent judgment and put its imprimatur on a decision that could affect the rights of millions of Americans and the balance of power in the American government for years to come.
Some senators have already signaled their intention to dispense with any serious vetting process. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham said last week that all committee Republicans will vote for the president's nominee—without even waiting to find out who that nominee was, let alone meaningfully reviewing that person.
There is quite clearly not time to implement the Senate's review process correctly before the election. The length of time between now and Election Day is shorter than the time it took any nominee to be confirmed in almost four decades. The average time in recent decades has been almost twice what remains now. Those nominees confirmed more quickly decades ago were noncontroversial and were put forth at times when they had the Senate's full attention.
Read: The true victors of Trump's Supreme Court nomination
There is simply no way to do all that the Senate must do to make this a legitimate process before November 3—not to mention that senators will also be campaigning for reelection during this time and will be unable to give their full attention to the process. After the election, we will know whom the voters want as president and as senators; those chosen will then have ample time to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities and confirm a qualified justice.
Pushing this nomination through without the Senate taking the time and making the effort to serve as a meaningful check on the other branches of government will be the forfeiture of one more crucial check on tyranny, and it will be one more step toward a system of government that no longer looks like a democracy at all.


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Doe Deere – The Latest Face In The Beauty Industry
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Doe Deere is a pioneer in the beauty industry and is a certified beautician. She is passionate about teaching her clients and fans about beauty tips and tricks through on-site training, seminars, one-on-one instructions and in-services.
Doe Deere is well loved and energetic in the beauty community. If you needed help with makeup or choice of beauty products and services, she is the one to go to. Soft spoken and extremely determined, Doe Deere started as a part time entrepreneur, only to make big in the beauty industry. She will not stop until you are fully satisfied with the assistance you receive, be it about wearing dress and accessories or choosing the right color to go with your attire.
🦋🔑✨ The Invisible Boutique is now open (members only)! If you signed up for the secret key, it should be in your inbox now! poppyangeloff https://t.co/Dzj9jDQPej
— Doe Deere (@doedeere) October 24, 2018
In fact, Doe Deere has a well-guarded secret – her ability to instantly figure out the best makeup for your face and body type. People would tell her otherwise, choose the wrong product or ignore her advice. Soon she started her first venture, Lime Crime, a brand that many beauty enthusiasts vouch for. Long and sometimes difficult path in her journey to success but she made it in the end. It is those numerous interviews she gave and plenty of positive feedback she received that has made her one of the prominent figures in the beauty field.
Today, Doe Deere is self-assured and confident that many of her teachings that she gave gladly and with love have changed people's perception about fashion and makeup. She can spot the signs of someone who needs a makeover and instill her skills in making them look attractive. She has taken many potential fashion designers and makeup artists under her wing. Doe Deere is in fact a valuable asset to beauty support group on the internet and in the real world. Some people claimed to have gained confidence in the way they look after following Doe Deere's suggestions. Others who are her followers on Youtube have found many ways to better themselves and choose beauty tricks that match them the most. So it is no wonder that Doe Deere's fan base in increasing.
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Doe Deere: Entrepreneur, Visionary & Futurist
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Doe Deere launched her new company back in 2018, and it has garnered plenty of attention. This company specializes in vintage jewelry, and it's looking to be another hit for the Russian-beauty. Poppy Angeloff is the company's name. Poppy Angeloff is designed for Victorian girls who reside in a contemporary world. This exclusive jewelry brand will poses fine material such as sterling silver and 10k gold. This Los Angeles-based company has stepped its game up thanks to Doe Deere's commitment to excellence. Deere also states that "the natural stones are conflict-free, and the cultivated stones are grown over a course of months."
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— Doe Deere (@doedeere) November 24, 2018
Deere's sister gave her the initial push to tackle this expansive industry. Exploring the idea of starting a business in this field took some convincing. Deere wasn't 100 percent sure of getting involved, but her sister provided the right amount of reassurance. Selling classic and vintage-inspired jewelry is the name of the game. Before launching the company, Deere had to put in a tremendous amount research. She went on to study the pros and cons of this industry for months. Thanks to her thorough research in jewelry design and jewelry making, she has decided that the Victorian era would receive her full-attention.
Poppy Angeloff is the name of an imaginary girl. This imaginary girl came straight from the mind of Doe Deere. Her creativity in the past has led to big achievements, and she is looking to reproduce those results with this company. Poppy Angeloff will be bringing in some much needed excitement. She isn't cutting any corners as these pieces are designed to be passed down from generation to generation. Doe Deere has put herself back on the map or sure thanks to her revolutionary stance and ingenuity.
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Lori Senecal is a Passionate and Leading Female Entrepreneur
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Lori Senecal is one of the innovative minds in the advertising world. She has steered local agencies to the top of advertising sector globally. Senecal mentors young women who desire to venture into entrepreneurship. Lori Senecal encourages them to pursue their dreams passionately and use the challenges that they encounter in the male-dominated business arena as a stepping-stone for their success.
Work background
Lori Senecal manages CP+B as the Global CEO responsible for international expansion and growth. She oversees the coordination of the company's nine global offices and concentrates on the constant global development of the agency. Since assuming leadership of the firm in 2015, Senecal has revolutionized both the business and entrepreneurial culture of the CP+B, developing a truly international company that is innovative, responsive, and collaborative. The firm has strengthened both its local and international presence at https://twitter.com/digitalori?lang=en. Senecal's selfless leadership and strong emphasize on talent has facilitated growth and development of CP+B across several sectors and geographies.
Under Senecal's Tenure, the Advertising Age has honored CP + B as the Creativity Innovators of the Year on AdWeek. On the other hand, Senecal featured on the list of top four "Agency Executives to Watch" in 2016. The future of her executive career at CP+B looks bright since she has registered immense success within the first year of joining the agency.
Senecal's Contributions to the growth of MDC Partner Network
Formerly, Senecal oversaw the strategic vision of MDC Partner Network, implemented its exceptional model on salary.com, and worked closely with partner agencies to speed up expansion and cross-collaboration across the network. At MDC, Senecal served as the President and CEO.
Roles at Kbs+
Before taking up leadership at MDC Partners, Senecal served in the capacity of CEO and Global Chairperson at Kbs+. She increased the number of the agency's employees from 250 to 900. The firm was voted as one of the ideal places to work in New York City, and it appeared for three years in a row on the list of "Standout Agencies" prepared by the Advertising Age. Senecal was in charge of McCann Erickson's subsidiary New York office prior to joining Kbs+. Early in her career, she was the McCann Worldgroup's chief innovation officer.
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Enforcing Compliance with the Best
Since the economic collapse occurred in 2008, many people have been wary about trusting financial corporations of any kind. The general public and those who have business dealings with financial corporations want to know that they can rely upon those that they are trusting with their money now more than ever before. That is why having someone trustworthy that handles compliance issues is so important. One such person is Helane Morrison.
Helane Morrison has an outstanding background and has created a reputation as being extremely tough on compliance issues where the money of the public is concerned. Her career began as a law clerk before she moved on to practice law at Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk and Rabkin where she eventually became a partner. The knowledge that she gained in these positions served her well as she moved onto working with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
This employment helped put Helane Morrison into a position where she could do a lot of good when she moved on to handling compliance issues at her current law firm. The extensive background has helped her to learn about what to look for and how to act to help protect the financial interests of the public. She works hard to make sure that every investment that is made through the company is both solid and ethical. That type of concern and care is sometimes difficult to find and is very valued by all of those that trust others to help them with their finances.
Helane Morrison takes her devotion to her work even further. She insists that a thorough investigation is done of all brokerage firms, financial advisors and mutual fund advisors that are hired to work with her firms clients. This helps ensure that all of their clients are given the best protection that is currently available. This additional work also ensures each client that they are being put first with regards to their safety and financial security.
Whenever you are looking to work with someone is always concerned about the compliance of her firm when dealing with clients, Helane Morrison is one of the best people to work with. Her dedication to her job is to be commended and is especially appreciated after the issues that resulted from the 2008 economic collapse.


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Badie, Shater trial adjourned to October 29
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The trial of Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie, his deputy Khairat al-Shater and four other Brotherhood leaders was adjourned on Sunday to October 29, state-owned news site EgyNews reported.
The Cairo Criminal Court adjourned the trial because the defendants were not present due to security concerns, the site said.
The six Brotherhood leaders are accused of murder and inciting the killing of protesters in front of the group's headquarters in Moqattam on June 30.
Badie, Shater and Mohamed Rashad Bayoumi, another Brotherhood leader, are accused of conspiring with and inciting the three other defendants and other unidentified assailants to kill protesters. They are also charged with possession of explosives, rifles, and other weapons.
The general prosecution had previously announced that there is enough evidence to implicate the defendants in the murder of peaceful protesters in front of the Muslim Brotherhood's headquarters.
On June 30, there were mass protests against the rule of then President Mohamed Morsi, who hails from the Brotherhood, as called for by the Tamarod (rebel) petition campaign. This led to clashes outside the Brotherhood's headquarters, during which eight people were killed.
Shater was arrested on July 2, and Badie was arrested on August 20.
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Colosi denies attempted murder in Zodo's case
by Paul Gonzalez December 30, 2019 0 comment
An orthopedic surgeon accused of attempted murder at Zodo's bowling alley in Goleta pleaded not guilty on Friday.
Theresa Colosi, 55, is charged with attempted murder, attempted kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the Dec. 8 incident.
She appeared before Judge Monica Marlow for her arraignment and bail hearing. Judge Marlow accepted Ms. Colosi's plea and set a preliminary hearing setting conference for Thursday and a preliminary hearing for Jan. 9.
Ms. Colosi's attorney, Robert Sanger, filed a bail motion, but withdrew it the morning of the arraignment.
The preliminary hearing will determine whether evidence is sufficient for Ms. Colosi to stand trial as charged.
At around 9:30 a.m. Dec. 8, deputies responded to a report of a fight in the parking lot of Zodo's bowling alley. 5925 Calle Real in Goleta.
They found a female victim with severe injuries to her head and face. According to a Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department statement, the victim was a contractor providing court-ordered supervision of a visit between Ms. Colosi and her 12-year-old son
"During the visitation, Colosi began to act suspicious while walking with her son, which caught the victim's attention. Colosi then swung a metal object at the victim, hitting her in the head several times," read the statement.
The victim told the child to run into the bowling alley for help, Ms. Colosi allegedly began to follow but then fled in her vehicle.
An investigation revealed Ms. Colosi used a fake name to charter a private jet from Lompoc Airport to Glacier International Airport in Montana.
She also allegedly withdrew $900,000 from her bank account.
Santa Barbara County sheriff's detectives filed a warrant for Ms. Colosi's arrest and law enforcement in Whitefish conducted surveillance on her suspected hideout.
On Dec. 16, Whitefish detectives spotted Ms. Colosi getting into a cab. They stopped the cab and arrested her.
Ms. Colosi is a licensed physician specializing in orthopedic surgery and oncology. She was also licensed to practice in Oregon until her license expired in 2018.
email: pgonzalez@newspress.com
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On systems where 'python' is 3.x and 'python2' is 2.x, mesa's config will store the variable PYTHON2='python2', whereas your code checks the PYTHON variable, which is unset , and always uses 'python' (3.x), which can't have libxml2. This causes the build to fail even with everything available.
The attached patch fixes the check on systems where python2 is not the default.
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Best WhatsApp alternatives for Facebook haters
If Facebook buying Whatsapp means you're busy looking for a new instant messaging app to call your own then here are the best alternatives for you to consider!
Let's be clear — if you used WhatsApp today, very little will change today and likely tomorrow. According to WhatsApp's statement, not only will they stay an independent app, they'll stay an autonomous business unit. So, like Instagram, we may see some integration, even account sharing, WhatsApp won't become Facebook Messenger or vice versa, at least not any time soon. If, however, you absolutely can't stand even the idea of Facebook owning your instant messenger (IM) app, then there are some alternatives. So, if you're determined to ditch WhatsApp, where should you go? Here are our top 5 favorites!
Apple iMessage
I know you know about iMessage since it's built right into your iPhone but if you haven't looked at it in a while, it's worth a revisit. It makes the most sense for people whose family and friends are likewise all-in on Apple — iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It supports multiple media types, including photos, videos, audio, location, contact cards, etc., has option read-status indicators, and can send and receive via phone number or mail address. It's not cross-platform, however, so for anyone with family and friends on Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, etc. it'll default back to SMS/MMS and that's typically a deal-breaker. Messages also doesn't support video or audio calling, but Apple does provide the separate FaceTime app for that.
If most of the people you care most about are on iOS or OS X, give Apple's Messages app a try!
Built-in.
Google Hangouts packs a lot of instant messaging punch, especially for groups. Yes, loving Google while hating Facebook isn't the most consistent mindset in the world, but to each their own, right? Hangouts supports text, photos, and videos, as well as audio and video calls. Their group video calls are the best in the business, and their group messaging provides not only read status, but who-read status. It works on iPhone and iPad as well as Android, and in any modern web browser on Mac or Windows. There's no native Mac or Windows client, however, and no app for Windows Phone or BlackBerry. If you're deeply tied into the Google ecosystem you likely already know about Hangouts, but if you're trying to get away from WhatsApp, give it another look.
If you love Google and your friends and family are all on iOS or Android, check out Hangouts!
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM)
BBM is the grand-daddy of mobile messaging, and the app WhatsApp aped to get to the top. BBM pioneered the read state and has continuously been at the forefront of IM with features like groups, voice and video calling, and most recently, channels. Sadly, they waited far too long to go cross-platform, but they've recently expanded to both iPhone and Android, meaning everyone but Windows Phone can now get in on the action. There aren't any native Mac or Windows clients, and BlackBerry's quirky ID system only lets you stay logged into one device at a time, but there is a brand new version for iPhone with a bunch of new features, including location sharing.
If you grew up on a BlackBerry you'll feel right at home with BBM for iPhone.
Microsoft Skype
Skype is a lot like that old joke about democracy — the worst except for everything else. As an audio and even video calling service, nothing has proven as robust and resilient as Skype. That Microsoft and eBay before them wasted years without substantially improving Skype and it still works as well as it does is a testament to good a start it had. So, while I remain apoplectic about the many announces Skype still stymies us with, there's no denying they work on almost all platforms, with native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and Windows. In addition to voice and video calls, they have instant messaging with photo support.
If you need messaging that's absolutely everywhere and sync isn't high on your priority list, check out Skype.
Kik Messenger isn't owned by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or anyone else right now. If you absolutely, positively don't want a big corporation involved with your instant messaging, then it's an alternative you can more happily check out. Kik Messenger supports iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone, and all the content types you'd expect.
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Line, WeChat, GroupMe, and other options
There are other hugely popular instant messaging services in Asia, including Naver's Line, which is big in Japan, and Tencent's WeChat, which is big in China. Unless you live in those areas, however, you'll have to convince your friends and family to make the switch with you and that can be a challenge. They're worth checking out, but you'll likely want to stick with what's popular in your area. Likewise, Microsoft owns another messaging service, GroupMe, that might interest people focused on group sharing on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
Free (with in-app purchases) - Line - Download now
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Your favorite messaging app?
What's your favorite messaging app right now? If it's WhatsApp, will you be welcoming your new Facebook overlords? If not, what is it and why did you pick it?


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In the morning, I'm off to Paris. With the girls (I know).
It's a whistlestop visit, hastily arranged when Eurostar sent an irresistible special offer my way, but any time at all in Paris is fine by me.
I wanted very special nails for the occasion, and decided to splash out on some of the good stuff. The Estee Lauder AW12 Limited Edition collection was conjured up by creative make up director Tom Pecheux – and he took his inspiration from (you guessed it) Gay Paris.
A fan of dark colours, I plumped for Black Iris, the deepest shade of red, like, ever. My nail guy not only appreciated the shade, he also said Estee Lauder is The Best. And he should know.


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Bands On Bands: Aaron Behrens (Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll) on Radiohead's Kid A
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With Ghostland Observatory on hiatus, Aaron Behrens has been preparing his solo musical adventure since 2013. Writing, recording and rehearsing with a crack team of Austin musicians, the sessions resulted in Behrens crafting material that blended elements of soulful rock and heartfelt blues into a refreshing sound.
Joining Behrens in The Midnight Stroll is Jonas Wilson (previously from Lomita and White White Lights) on guitar and production. Over the past few months, The Midnight Stroll have played a handful of shows, including at SXSW Interactive with Aloe Blacc and The Hold Steady, as well as festival sets at Austin City Limits, Neon Desert, Wakarusa and Fort Worth Music Festival. In support of the self-titled release, Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll will kick off a massive coast-to-coast tour of North America (dates below).
Ghettoblaster recently caught up with Behrens to discuss and album that has been highly influential for him, Radioheads Kid A.
What is your favorite album?
Well, I don't have one favorite album. I have a lot of favorite albums. But one that comes mind right now is Kid A, by Radiohead.
Do you remember when your received or purchased the album?
My man Thomas Turner, who is my partner in Ghostland Observatory, actually showed me that record when we were hanging out around Music Lab in Austin. We were rehearsing so much back then and playing so much so I can imagine it was in the industrial district, sitting in some parking lot just listening to tunes with the smell of American Spirits in the air.
What is your favorite song on the album?
I like 'em all, but "The National Anthem" sticks out.
What is it about the song that resonates with you?
Well what resonates with me is the mix of instrumentation and the sounds that they're using. That bass line is so sick and driving, but when his vocals come in, they've got this harmonic, weird, keyboard, vocoder-type sound to them. It's just such a great blend of tone and that song rocks. That Theremin sound coming in the background makes it super-eerie, super-moody. Those are my favorite kind of tracks and albums. That's what really blows my mind about that kind of stuff, and that song especially was really cool.
Have you ever covered a song from the album?
No I have not, but maybe it's about time I should.
What is it about the album that makes it stand out against the band's other output?
It was a huge shift in their career going from Ok Computer. I'm just repeating known information, but this completely shifted them into digital music. This album changed the landscape of music (period). It was a huge breakthrough for them coming from rock and then going into that, and mixing electronics and rock music like they did. That inspired me. That inspired me to do Ghostland, you know. A lot of my leaning was on this album. This album was a freakin' gamechanger and not just for them.
Have you ever given a copy of this record to anyone, and what were the circumstances?
I imagine unknowingly I gave this album to people because I'd leave it in their cars from road tripping. We'd drive all these old dirt roads around Texas all afternoon, evening and into the night time relaxing our minds, stimulating our minds and just soaking in these records. Yeah, I guarantee you I ran through a couple of copies just leaving them in people's CD players.
Which of the records that you performed on is your favorite?
All of the records that I perform on are my favorite. That's my answer. I can't imagine answering this any other way.
(Dates for Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll's North American tour can be seen here:
09/13 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
09/14 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
09/17 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
09/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
09/19 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
10/01 – El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace
10/02 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
10/03 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah 1
0/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
10/05 – Pomona, CA @ Glass House
10/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ School Night at Bardot
10/08 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
10/10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
10/12 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile 1
0/15 – Missoula, MT @ Stage 112
10/16 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
10/18 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/25 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
11/05 – Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree
11/06 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
11/07 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
11/08 – Nashville, TN @ High Watt
11/09 – Asheville, NC @ The Millroom
11/11 – Charleston, SC @ The Pour House
11/12 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
11/13 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
11/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy
11/15 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
11/19 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott
11/20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Altar Bar
11/21 – Lexington, KY @ Cosmic Charlie's)
By: Timothy Anderl
Tags: Aaron Behrens and The Midnight Stroll, Featured, radiohead
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At the end of last year, the UK government made a number of statements with regards to the future of pensions and their general pension outlook. Let us take a look at some of these changes and how they may affect UK expats.
One of the main changes to come about is the scrapping of the required annuity purchase. Up until now, UK pension holders were made to purchase an annuity at the age of 75, and their pension income would then be paid out through that. However, under the new legislation, people who have yet to begin drawing their pension benefits may now deer until a later date for their choosing.
People are also now able to take benefits in the form of a lump sum before the age of 75, something that was previously not allowed.
There have also been changes made to tax charges on lump sum benefits. Un-crystallised lumps sum death benefits from a lifetime allowance will face no tax charges. Although, a 55 percent charge will be applied if the holder dies at age 75 or over.
These are just some changes that have been introduced, Learn more about pensions in our Pensions and Retirement Planning section.
Also, when making financial decisions it's always advised that you seek professional advice, speak to a recommended IFA for more help with planning your future.


In search of the best margarita in Destin? When you're at the beach, almost any time is margarita time. Do you like it frozen? On the rocks? Salt? A little fruity and sweet? No matter what you're craving, here are the best restaurants in Destin, FL, to go to for a mouthwatering margaritas.
First up is La Paz, located on Gulf Shore Drive near Holiday Isle, which has been voted as the 'Best Margarita in Destin.' Their secret? Fresh juices squeezed daily and top-shelf tequila. Need we say more? You can't go wrong with their Top Shelf Margarita or an Infused Fresh Pineapple and Jalapeno Margarita in Silver Tequila. Wanting something more seasonal? Throughout the year, they feature seasonal margaritas, so you might show up to offerings such as a Blood Orange Margarita or a Muddled Strawberry Margarita. Yes, please! Oh, and the locals love it… for the margs and the food!
Would it really be a beach trip without a visit to the famous Margaritaville Destin located at HarborWalk Village? As the name suggests, they clearly know margaritas, and we suggest you add this to your "must visit for margaritas" list. From the Uptown Top Shelf Margarita or the Last Mango in Paris, to the Who's To Blame or Livin It Up margaritas, you're sure to get 'wasted away at Margaritaville.' (See what we did there? Just be sure you have a designated driver.) Are you looking for late-night margs at a bar in Destin, FL? The late night Happy Hour Menu boasts $5 Whose To Blame margaritas. Can't beat that. Thanks, Jimmy!
We couldn't talk restaurants in Destin, FL, who boast the best margaritas without mentioning one of the local staples, Pepitos! Wanna know where the locals go? This is it. They've got all the fancy margaritas, but they also have Margarita Monday featuring $1.99 small house margaritas and $9.99 house margarita pitchers! Need we say more!? That's a Monday we look forward to!
We're headed back to the Buffet's… Lulu's, that is! Apparently, this family has had a margarita (or two) in their lifetime. Frozen or rocks? Their extensive margarita menu has it all! Try the Cadillac Margarita, JB's Mo Perfect Margarita, or the Legendary Margarita on the rocks. Prefer the frosty freeze? Try the Cadillac Margarita frozen or the Homeport Margarita in Lime, Strawberry, or Mango!
We wouldn't be doing you a favor if we didn't mention some of our favorite margarita hot spots just East of Destin in Miramar Beach! This area offers some of the best margaritas at locations where you can dip your toes in the emerald green waters while you sip the margarita in your hand from the sugar white sand. Most-loved restaurants for margaritas in Miramar Beach include Pompano Joe's and Royal Palm Grille (and their Beach Bar). Also, it's not on the beach, but definitely worth noting, Cantina Laredo at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is a crowd pleaser when it comes to margaritas!
Be sure to drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Stay smart by booking a nearby condo rental in Destin Florida.
Here's to beach sittin' and margarita sippin' at some of the best restaurants and bars in Destin!


Need a cake for a special occasion such as a loved ones birthday, wedding, graduations, shower, or maybe you just want a cake (honestly who wouldn't). Then we are here for you. Below you will find a menu with a list of flavors that we offer as well as some of our artisan flavor combinations.
We pride ourselves on using natural, wholesome, and high quality ingredients. It's with those standards that we are excited to announce our policy of using only natural dyes to color icing, sugars, or dough. Made in house they are plant based using simple ingredients like beets, carrots, matcha, or spinach. This means we may not be able to match certain desired colors but we can make beautiful colors that will please the eyes as well as the body. Just let this color sampling and these cakes speak for the power of beauty created by nature!


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Selina Tually
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This report considers the impact of anticipated climate change on Australia's inland towns and centres to the year 2050. It examines the ways in which non-coastal settlements will be affected by the primary, secondary and tertiary impacts of climate change, including the impact of extreme climate events, a warming and drying climate over much of southern Australia and increased costs associated with both structural economic change and accelerated degradation of infrastructure. The research finds that climate change is likely to have a wide range of impacts on Australia's system of inland settlement and that not all of these impacts are likely to be adverse. The published literature highlights the fact that some industries – including wool production, grains, viticulture and some grazing – are likely to benefit from climate change. While this is not the case in all instances, the fact that some industries will be enhanced runs contrary to both commonly held expectations and public discourse. In other sectors of the economy and society, technological change and/or investment in infrastructure will overcome many of the climate-change related challenges that have the potential to place the wellbeing of inland centres at risk.
This project found that rural and regional centres across Australia will be affected by climate change in different ways, depending upon:
Their industry structure;
Their geographic location, especially their degree of remoteness;
Their climatic conditions now and in the year 2030; and,
The resource endowments of communities – and especially their stock of human, social, physical, fiscal and economic capital.
The project reviewed the national and international literature on climate change adaptation to consider the vulnerability of individual inland centres. A vulnerability index was developed that was able to distinguish places that are more, and less, vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. This analysis was undertaken as a first step toward better understanding the differential impacts of climate change on the inland settlement system, and with a full awareness of the critiques of such approaches. The modelling highlighted that places that are remote confront some of the greatest risks from climate change, and that many – but not all – Indigenous communities are especially vulnerable.
Detailed field work was undertaken in five case studies across Australia – Alice Springs, NT; Junee, NSW; Horsham, Victoria; Waikerie, South Australia; Moura, Queensland – in order to understand the steps taken by inland centres to plan and prepare for climate change. The research found that many persons within rural and regional communities do not accept that human-induced climate change is a reality, and that in consequence preparations for change are patchy. However, in many rural economies contemporary 'good practice' in farming or grazing is entirely consistent with the measures needed to plan for climate change. The fieldwork also highlighted the fact that while it is possible to model the potential impact of climate change, such measures overlook the commitment and willingness of groups to address this challenge.
Finally, we conclude that climate change will contribute to the shifting nature of Australia's inland settlement system to the year 2050 but that it will be just one of a number of factors contributing to change. Other factors, including global markets, demographic change, the relative prosperity of individual industries, and the investment decisions of government will be important also.
Beer, A, Tually, S, Kroehn, M, Martin, J, Gerritsen, R, Taylor, M, Graymore, M & Law, J 2013, Australia's country towns 2050: What will a climate adapted settlement pattern look like? National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Gold Coast, 139 pp.
Banner photo of Quorn, South Australia is copyright © Selina Tually
Pathways to climate adapted and healthy low income housing
Limp, Leap or Learn? Developing legal frameworks for climate change adaptation planning in Australia
Climate change adaptation and the rental sector
Adapting strata and community title buildings for climate change
The capacities of private developers in urban climate change adaptation
South East Coastal Adaptation (SECA): Coastal urban climate futures in SE Australia from Wollongong to Lakes Entrance
Adapting our built environment to a changing climate
Structural resilience of core port infrastructure in a changing climate, Enhancing the resilience of seaports to a changing climate
Functional resilience of port environs in a changing climate-assets and operations, Enhancing the resilience of seaports to a changing climate


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Pineapple Farms offers property owners a variety of options that take the stress out of property management. From electronic payment to monthly property reports your property will be filled and managed with the utmost care. If you are looking to move and in need of someone local to manage your property they are flexible to your needs. If a problem arises at your home with there extensive construction background the problem is addressed promptly and professionally all while communication clearly to the owner. A live person will answer the phone for the perspective tenant and homeowner. All tenants are put through an extensive screening process to ensure only the highest quality tenant moves into your home.