It's no joke—while there may be plenty of "gurus" out there claiming that you're just a laptop and Facebook Ad account away from a lifetime on the beach—owning your own business isn't always sunshine and roses.
But having control over your professional destiny, making your own hours, and having the chance to grow a company from startup to success is a siren song most natural-born entrepreneurs find difficult to ignore.
So how can you make sure the deck is stacked in your favor? What can you do to protect your budding business from failure?
There's no shortage of people promising wealth and success if you just follow their "simple system", but the truth is, unless you're planning on robbing a bank, you're not going to get rich quick.
Plenty of successful entrepreneurs may have started their own companies to get rich, but very few, if any, did it quickly.
Here's an example. Facebook—ever hear of it? From 2004 through 2006 it was tiny (in comparison to what it is today), and only open to university students. That's 2 years before it opened registration and started the path to become what it is today.
Many entrepreneurs today feel like if they're not acquired after 3 months, "they're out".
Building a company that your customers and investors value takes time. If you're planning on leaving a job working for "the man", make sure you take into account the time it takes to start making money – and consider hanging on to that job until the success of your own company makes it impossible for you to work on anything else but your own business.
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This trips up a lot of entrepreneurs. You may think you know your customers, but in today's world of smaller and smaller segmented audiences, you need to take the time to do the research to really create a picture of the customers you serve.
The best way to develop a useful profile of your customers is to create Buyer Personas.
A Buyer Persona is the fictional depiction of your ideal customer. But it's more than just age, gender and marital status. Buyer Personas go deep into understanding the day-to-day life, aspirations and fears, objections and more.
When you've created your Buyer Personas, and you use it to "go deep" into understanding your customers, you save money on advertising (because you're targeting the right people) and you increase your conversion rates (because you're "speaking their language").
It can be tough for someone that's been working for someone else for years to transition to the life of an entrepreneur. When you work for a company, you may be part of a team – or you may have defined tasks that you need to execute as part of your job. It's easy to get "stuck" in a pattern of reacting versus being proactive.
But, when you're a solopreneur, you're not just a boss that can kick back and put your feet up on the desk while someone else does the work. You ARE that "someone else" too.
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If your answer to those questions include "it's a good thing I'm not working for someone else, I would be fired by now", then dust off your resume, you're not going to be a successful entrepreneur.
A solopreneur's life can be challenging. By definition you're on your own—at least in your company—but that doesn't mean you have to push yourself forward by yourself.
Great entrepreneurs know that in order to succeed they need to enlist a variety of talents and insights to move them forward. Sometimes they work directly with a mentor, other times they might find that a group serves their needs better.
Mentors typically help you with a specific challenge you may be facing in your company or your own professional development. Perhaps you hire a mentor to help you improve your sales techniques, or develop your networking skills. Typically you hire a mentor for a specific challenge, and then when you're ready to move on, you find a different mentor to help you with another expansion of your skills.
When you work with a group (and a group could be a paid membership or a group of solopreneurs that complement each other) you don't necessarily change groups when a challenge is overcome. A group is designed to be more fluid—giving and receiving help when it's needed.
I'm a big fan of Accountability Groups (a Solopreneur's Best Friend)—which work to move its members forward through frequent targeted meetings in which each member shares their tasks to be accomplished before the next meeting. Then, the group holds each other accountable to their "promises". It's a powerful psychological technique – especially if you're prone to "cutting yourself some slack" when you miss deadlines or don't hit targeted revenue goals.
If you've gotten into business for yourself based on the promise of the "laptop lifestyle", then be careful of this trap. Many of the gurus promising plenty of hours to yourself, world travel and passive income rarely talk about the years of hard work they put in before "living the dream".
If you're starting your own business so that you can gain money, freedom and time, make sure you don't live the lifestyle at the expense of your company. Success comes with time – and a lot of hard work. Use your time wisely – create the plans you need to succeed—Content Plans, Marketing Plans, Business Plans—and use these plans to keep yourself on track to success.
So if you're a solopreneur just starting out, or you've been on your own for a while, be careful as you move forward and watch out for the pitfalls that could take you off your road to success.
Very informative. Thanks for this. Its like I'm reading an article from a businessmental. I've learned a lot, I will avoid those 5 reasons and mindset to be a successful solopreneur.


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What to look for: Shoes, Jewellery, Glassware.
Interesting shops: Camper/Lottusse, Big Apple, Lafiore.
Mallorca may be a small holiday island, but Palma de Mallorca is anything but a small holiday airport. Last year it was named the best European airport in the 10-25 million passenger category by Airports Council International • Europe for 'defying the seasonality associated with its status as a holiday destination'. In laymen's terms, for being busy all year round • and while that may be true, if you can defy seasonality and avoid the few summer months in which Palma de Mallorca becomes Spain's busiest airport, you will have a much better experience.Mallorca is home to an interesting blend of heritage crafts and modern fashion. Its pearl industry is thriving and glass-blowing, first recorded on the island more than 2000 years ago, remains an important contributor to the local economy. Better known to most will be the shoe company Camper, whose stylish designs and comfortable, hard-wearing products have gained international recognition. Its sister company Lottusse, which makes stylish dress shoes for men and women, is less well known but equally highly regarded by shoe connoisseurs. Armani Jeans are a new and welcome arrival here and while the airport shopping offer is relatively international (read 'uninspiring'), there is at least a nod in the direction of these traditions.The Camper/Lotusse shop at Palma de Mallorca airport is a fitting and striking tribute to the style and craftsmanship epitomised by the two brands. Some brands flounder when they try to set up shop in an airport; Lottusse and Camper have clearly refused to compromise on their editorial integrity. The shop is spacious, bright and pleasant to browse although, as so often in Camper stores, the display is so roomy and products so sparse that you have to wonder how they make a profit. That seems to be a secondary concern here; this is classic 'airport store as brand window' territory. Given the prices • especially compared to the factory outlet just a few miles down the road • that is probably just as well, but the store is still worth a visit if you are at all interested in what you wear over your socks.
For distinctive glassware in the Majorcan tradition, look no further than Lafiore, which has two shops • one in the main terminal building and one in Module D. This local company produces brown glass artefacts for the home, including dishes, vases and ashtrays. Like Camper/Lottusse, the shops are well presented and spacious. Prices here are reasonable, although if you really are a fan of glassware you would be better off visiting some of the local studios. However, if you are short on time this is a good alternative.Majorcan pearls are famous, and one of the biggest jewellery brands to use them is Majorica. You can find a good selection of their products in Big Apple, a jewellery and giftware shop that deserves a better location than its site in Module A. The shop also hosts a wide range of other Spanish giftware products, in particular the famous porcelain figures of Valencia-based company Lladró, as well as other multinational brands.The main terminal's duty free shops are well designed and spacious • testament to the long tenancy of retailer Aldeasa at the airport • but hold few surprises. And despite the space, the shops, like the whole airport, can get so overcrowded that thoughts turn more towards mass murder than shopping. However, if you only have a short time in the airport, head for the main multi-category duty free shop, which also houses a selection of Majorcan pearls and glass items, as well as a decent range of Spanish delicacies and an impressive beauty department with reasonable prices if you're flying out of the EU.
The surprising scale of the airport can cause problems for passengers not accustomed with the long walks to the gates • or, worse, bus transfers for many charter passengers • but the organisation of the central retail area is clear, and there is a decent range of shops in the main modules. But if you are flying from Modules B or C, make sure you fulfil your shopping needs in the main terminal before moving to the gates.


Friendly service. Nice building. Stylish hotel. Very quiet.
A stay at Hotel Palazzo Zichy places you in the heart of Budapest, within a 5-minute drive of Corvin Plaza and Hungarian National Museum. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is available for a surcharge.
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Excellent price quality. Buffet breakfast included. Free tea and coffee.
The breakfast buffet was delicious and healthy. Wonderful buffet breakfast. Family Breakfast amazing.
Interior exceeded our expectations. Exquisite decor. Beautifully decorated foyer.
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First look and listen to Anna O'Byrne's haunting version of 'Somebody' from the premiere of Michel Legrand's Tony Award-nominated musical 'AMOUR' at Charing Cross Theatre.
Australian actress Anna O'Byrne will play Isabelle alongside Gary Tushaw (Ragtime, Charing Cross Theatre) as Dusoleil and Alasdair Harvey (Sunday In The Park With George, Mamma Mia!, Sunset Boulevard) as Isabelle's controlling husband, the Prosecutor.
O'Byrne originated the role of Christine in the Australian production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies and subsequently made her West End debut playing Christine in The Phantom of the Opera. She most recently played Laura Fairlie in the West End revival of The Woman in White and Eliza Doolittle in Julie Andrew's 60th anniversary production of My Fair Lady at Sydney Opera House.
Michel Legrand's musical fantasy is set in 1950s Paris and follows a shy, unassuming civil servant, Dusoleil, who gains the ability to walk through walls that sets him on a journey of self discovery and gives him the confidence to woo the beautiful Isabelle and, just for a while, live the life he has always longed for.
The cast also includes Elissa Churchill (Elephant Steps, Arcola); Claire Machin (Flowers For Mrs Harris, Chichester); Keith Ramsay (The Cereal Cafe, The Other Palace); Steven Serlin (Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, West End); Alistair So (The King & I, West End) and Daniel Stockton.
The piece is directed by Hannah Chissick with choreography by Matt Cole, design by Adrian Gee, lighting by Rob Halliday, sound Andrew Johnson and musical directions by Jordan Li-Smith.
Amour runs from 2 May 2019 until 20 July 2019 at Charing Cross Theatre, London.


GVEA is pleased to announce that the Healy Unit 2 power plant has operated at 95% availability for a 30-day period, exceeding a key benchmark set by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
The 50-megawatt coal-fired unit had been idle since 2016, to allow GVEA to fix a design flaw in the coal feed/fuel transport system. GVEA worked with industry experts to bring Healy Unit 2 back online in a safe and reliable manner.
Since its July 28 restart on coal, the plant has continued to operate at near-peak capacity. During this time period, equipment and systems have been tested, monitored and refined. Bluewater Energy Solutions performed the startup and recommissioning of the plant. Usibelli Coal Mine delivers fuel to the plant via trucks.
GVEA purchased Healy Unit 2, which was built in the 1990s with experimental technology, from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) in 2013. Since then, GVEA has updated systems and replaced obsolete controls, including significant environmental upgrades.
Since coal is a reliable and inexpensive fuel, Healy Unit 2 is a critical part of GVEA's generation fleet. "Every megawatt we generate with coal saves our members money," said GVEA board member Bill Nordmark, who represents the Healy area.
The savings in fuel costs is passed through to members in the Fuel & Purchased Power (F&PP) rate, which is recalculated quarterly on electric bills. The current F&PP rate, effective September 1 through November 30, decreased 5 percent from the previous quarter, and we're optimistic that it will continue to decrease with Unit 2 back in the generation mix.
"We've been working toward this goal for years, and it's gratifying to see it come together," said Board Chairman Rick Schikora.
GVEA now operates two coal-fired plants, which produces 75 megawatts combined. "This is an important milestone for our Healy Power Station, and it represents countless hours of hard work and dedication from our employees and contractors," said GVEA President & CEO Cory Borgeson.
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Functional Programming is Dead, Long Live Expression-Oriented Programming
It's funny how over time the meaning of a technical word will converge to something halfway between what the experts intended and some fuzzy notion consisting of the most easily graspable components of that idea. In this inevitable process an idea is stripped of all of its flavor and is reduced to a set of bullet points graspable in an hour long presentation. Over the last few years this has happened to functional programming, right along with its popularization.
First-class and higher-order functions
Now that almost every language has tacked-on "functional features", the functional party is over. The term has become just as perverted as Object-Oriented is to its original idea. It seems as though these days all it takes is lambda expressions and a higher order functions library to claim your language supports functional programming. Most of these languages don't even bother to include any kind of proper support for simple tail recursion, much less efficient co-recursion or function composition. Oh, and any kind of inclination toward even encouraging purity? You wish.
But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. The term functional isn't at all evocative of the actual properties that make functional languages so wonderful. The term we should have been using all along is Expression-Oriented Programming. It's the composition of expressions, the building of programs by sticking together little modular pieces, that makes functional languages great and first class functions are just a small part of enabling that. Expression-Oriented Programming tends towards first classing everything.
However, even the term first class is too weak to pin down this concept. All first class means is "as good as most other things" and this can still imply a really awful lowest common denominator. Just take a look at Microsoft's C#. Sure, functions are first class, but it's still a pathetic attempt at emulating what is possible in functional programming languages because the rest of the language isn't.
Let's end with a simple example to drive home the point. In C#, because the switch statement doesn't produce an expression, you can't assign its result to a variable. You even get an error that tells you so.
However, F# does a much better job of supporting Expression-Oriented Programming as almost every language construct outside of type definitions is itself an expression.
Expression-Oriented programming a simple idea, just programming with little composable parts, but it leads to beautiful and expressive code. It is at the core of why programs in functional languages are small, simple and less error prone. We should give credit where the credit is due, not to just the functions who are but one small player in the Expression-Oriented story.
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— Tim Pettersen (@kannonboy) July 16, 2012
In Petoskey, Michigan born and raised
Tinkering with gadgets I spent most of my days
Chillin out, maxin, relaxing with Boole,
And working on my master's outside of the school
When a couple of Nazis who were up to no good,
I got one Alfred Nobel and Uncle Sam had confabs
said "Go out and help your country at Bell Labs"
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Smart intersections could reduce autonomous car congestion
December 17, 2019 NewsCharissa King-O'Brien
By Melanie Lefkowitz
In the not-so-distant future, city streets could be flooded with autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars can move faster and travel closer together, allowing more of them to fit on the road – potentially leading to congestion and gridlock on city streets.
A new study by Cornell researchers developed a first-of-its-kind model to control traffic and intersections in order to increase car capacity on urban streets, reduce congestion and minimize accidents.
"For the future of mobility, so much attention has been paid to autonomous cars," said Oliver Gao, professor of civil and environmental engineering and senior author of "Optimal Traffic Control at Smart Intersections: Automated Network Fundamental Diagram," which published Dec. 15 in Transportation Research Part B.
"If you have all these autonomous cars on the road, you'll see that our roads and our intersections could become the limiting factor," Gao said. "In this paper we look at the interaction between autonomous cars and our infrastructure on the ground so we can unlock the real capacity of autonomous transportation."
The researchers' model allows groups of autonomous cars, known as platoons, to pass through one-way intersections without waiting, and the results of a mircosimulation showed it increased the capacity of vehicles on city streets up to 138% over conventional traffic signal systems, according to the study. The model assumes only autonomous cars are on the road; Gao's team is addressing situations with a combination of autonomous and human-driven cars in future research.
Car manufacturers and researchers around the world are developing prototypes of self-driving cars, which are expected to be introduced by 2025. But until now, little research has focused on the infrastructure that will support these driverless cars.
Autonomous vehicles will be able to communicate with each other, offering opportunities for coordination and efficiency. The researchers' model takes advantage of this capability, as well as smart infrastructure, in order to optimize traffic so cars can pass quickly and safely through intersections.
"Instead of having a fixed green or red light at the intersection, these cycles can be adjusted dynamically," Gao said. "And this control can be adjusted to allow for platoons of cars to pass."
Models exist to optimize today's intersections in order to ease the flow of traffic, but these aren't directly applicable to autonomous vehicles. The number of cars that can operate on urban streets depends on the precision and speed of sensors, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and the system that actually controls the machines.
Most models assume that, for greater efficiency, autonomous vehicles will travel in platoons, heading in the same direction for a period before peeling off and joining different platoons. The researchers' framework determines the optimal traffic configuration – the number of cars traveling in each platoon approaching intersections – as one of its primary variables.
However, mathematical errors associated with this coordination can cause operational failures or accidents. To counter this, the researchers developed a formula that considers the probability of failures and, accordingly, adds a time gap of an optimal length between crossing platoons.
"By coordinating the platoon size and the gap length between cars and platoons, we can maximize the flow and capacity," Gao said. This allows platoons of self-driving vehicles to pass through intersections that don't have traffic signals without interruption, limiting congestion.
The paper's first author is postdoctoral associate Mahyar Amirgholy; Mehdi Nourninejad of the University of Toronto also contributed. The research was supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation; the Center for Transportation, Environment and Community Health; the National Science Foundation; and the Lloyd's Register Foundation.
Find the Cornell Chronicle article link here.
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Serrano sentenced to 10 years on murder charge
Defendant will get credit for time served at county jail
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Timothy Serrano was convicted of stabbing Dalton Ford at the Rimrock Lodge.
He will have nine years of supervised release after serving his prison sentence.
Four statements were given by members of Dalton Ford's family.
AZTEC — Timothy Serrano was sentenced to 10 years in prison during a sentencing hearing today in Aztec District Court for multiple convictions, including murder in the second degree.
Serrano, 34, pleaded no contest on Oct. 16 as part of a plea agreement to three criminal charges, including the second-degree felony count of murder.
He was convicted of stabbing Dalton Ford to death in a motel room at the Rimrock Lodge at 2530 Bloomfield Highway in Farmington. Officers for the Farmington Police Department found Ford's body on Sept. 14, 2015.
Serrano was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by nine years of supervised release. He will get credit for time served at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center since he was arrested in May 2016 for the murder case.
Four statements were given by family members of Dalton Ford to Judge John Dean Jr. during the hearing.
A victim advocate read two statements on behalf of the family, who stated they believed justice was served.
During the statements, the family wrote that Dalton Ford loved his grandchildren. They said they are hoping for closure and requested the maximum sentence for Serrano.
Linda Ford-Maloy, Dalton Ford's ex-wife, read her statement to the court and a statement from a relative. Dalton Ford was described by Ford-Maloy as a great and honorable man who believed in helping people in their time of need. She asked Dean to have Serrano serve his sentences consecutively.
A 91-second video was played during the hearing that was produced by one of Dalton Ford's family members. It was a montage of video clips and photos from a trip Dalton Ford made to California to visit one of his grandchildren, Ford-Maloy said after the hearing.
Cosme Ripol, one of Serrano's attorneys, spoke to the court on his client's behalf. RIpol said Serrano acknowledged the death of Dalton Ford and the loss it caused his family.
Referring to the plea agreement, Ripol told the court that Serrano admitted no guilt with his no-contest pleas and that it would take a jury trial to find him guilty.
The plea agreement states Serrano pleaded no contest to the second-degree murder charge and fourth-degree felony charges of larceny of a firearm and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
Serrano was arrested on Aug. 28, 2015, on allegations he fled from police in a stolen vehicle. The plea agreement included both cases.
Charges including a felony count of tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm or destructive device and a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer were dismissed.
Also included in the plea agreement was the dismissal of a misdemeanor count of use or possession of drug paraphernalia filed in Aztec Magistrate Court.
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On Sunday January 20, the New England Patriots visit Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri to play the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game with the winner moving on to Super Bowl LIII. New England defeated the Los Angles Chargers handily 41-28 in the AFC divisional playoff on Sunday. Sony Michel rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns to lead New England.
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Home News Jane Fonda says the 'iconic' red coat she was arrested in is the last piece of clothing she'll EVER buy as she vows to quit shopping to fight consumerism in move inspired by Greta Thunberg (8 Pics)
Jane Fonda says the 'iconic' red coat she was arrested in is the last piece of clothing she'll EVER buy as she vows to quit shopping to fight consumerism in move inspired by Greta Thunberg (8 Pics)
She's known for her flawless red carpet style, but Jane Fonda said that she's never shopping again as she continues her climate change awareness crusade.
The legendary actress, 81, told a crowd that the red coat she was wearing when she was arrested at her organized protest was the last fashion piece she will purchase, although she joked that if she lives to 100, she might reconsider.
The New York-born mother-of-three added that she grew up when consumerism felt like less of an issue but now that she is aware of the damage it's doing on the planet, she will 'walk the talk' and stop contributing to the fast fashion cycle.
Said coat is pretty symbolic too.
The ankle-length wool coverup was selected specifically by Jane because of the hue and its connection to fire. (The name Fire Drill Fridays was inspired by activist Greta Thunberg saying that people should act like their house is on fire when addressing climate change.)
The designer of the crimson coat is unknown, as the star and her stylist Tanya Gill have not yet revealed its origins, but its label isn't exactly the important part.
After Nancy Pelosi inspired viral memes when she was photographed in a red Max Mara coat after a showdown with Trump, Jane decided to take sartorial cues from the House of Representatives.
So far, she has worn her wide-lapel red power coat, which many fashion experts have suggested in a $750 design from Meghan Markle-approved brand Mackage, during two other protests in October.
Jane's impassioned speech was captured by journalist Nicholas Ballasy, who shared it on YouTube.
In the clip, the 9 to 5 star said: 'You see this coat, I needed something red so I went out and found this coat on sale. This is the last article of clothing that I am going to ever buy.'
She added that her decision was inspired by youth climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16, who had made her 'think a lot about consumerism.'
'I grew up when consumerism didn't have such a stranglehold over us so when I talk to people about how we don't really need to keep shopping - we shouldn't look to shopping for our identity; we just don't need more stuff then I have to walk the talk so I'm not buying any more clothes,' she said.
The actress joked that, without retail therapy, she would have a lot of free time going forward.
Washington D.C.-based political journalist Ted Johnson also filmed the moment and posted it on Twitter.
Soon after, Jane was arrested for the fourth time in as many weeks. Her actress friends Rosanna Arquette and Catherine Keener, both 60, were also arrested.
Jane was taken into custody following the demonstration inside the U.S. Senate Hart Building. She has vowed to protest every Friday in a bid to have politicians address climate change, in an initiative that has become known as Fire Drill Fridays.
The two-time Oscar winner was able to walk free after paying a $50 fine the first three times she was arrested, but her last arrest landed her in jail.
Fans: Female users declared their fondness for Jane's now infamous red coat on Twitter
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Here's Jane Fonda saying that her coat is the last article of clothing she will buy. She acknowleges it may not mean much given her age, but it was important to make the statement. (She also quipped that she'll have some time on her hands with shopping no longer in the equation.
10:54 PM - Nov 1, 2019
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Iconic: A crowd cheered loudly each time police placed Jane in zip-tie handcuffs and led them away
Waving: Jane waved to supporters watching on as she and others protested in the lobby of the Hart Senate Office Building
She had told reporters before her arrest: 'I probably will go to jail tonight. It will not be the first time. And I am prepared to do that.'
Jane opened up about her night behind bars in an interview this week with The Hollywood Reporter calling it 'not great'.
'Well, you know, I'm a white movie star. What are they gonna do,' she said. 'The conditions are not great, frankly, and you have to sleep on a metal slab. And I'm almost 82 years old and I hurt.
'I was in for 20 hours and for seven hours I was in a cell. It was a holding pen. All of the cells had multiple people in them except mine. In my cell it was just me and the cockroaches.'
She added that she talked to the other female inmates she met and heard their stories.
Jane also told the outlet that friends in the entertainment industry including Diane Lane, Brooklyn Decker, June Diane Raphael, Lily Tomlin and Taylor Schilling will join her at her Fire Drill Friday protests going forward.
As well as her newly-implemented self-imposed shopping ban, she has made conscious decisions to help the environment.
She takes the train rather than a plane, drives a hybrid and has cut out most fish, meat and single-use plastic from her life.
Jane Fonda says the 'iconic' red coat she was arrested in is the last piece of clothing she'll EVER buy as she vows to quit shopping to fight consumerism in move inspired by Greta Thunberg (8 Pics) Reviewed by Facts on November 08, 2019 Rating: 5


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Volvo Buys Polestar, Maybe Won't Be Unicorn After All
By Aaron Cole on July 14, 2015
Volvo has purchased Swedish high-performance tuner Polestar, the automaker announced Tuesday. The company will own and operate Polestar as an in-house performance division much like Ford's SVT division or Subaru's STI group (anything other than another Mercedes-AMG or BMW M Division reference).
You could be forgiven for thinking Volvo owned Polestar already — the Swedish automaker already exclusively contracted with the Swedish tuner in 2013 to produce the V60 and S60 Polestar editions and the two have worked together since the 1990s.
Volvo said in the medium-term it would double output of Polestar branded cars — which could mean more than 80 sedans and 40 wagons a year coming to the United States.
Polestar's racing team, which races in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship, won't be included in the deal. This shouldn't come as a surprise. Volvo Global Marketing Vice-President, Alain Visser, stated last year, "Motorsport does not conform with our brand, where we stand for smaller engines and safety. We are therefore pulling out of STCC, for example, as soon as the contracts permits."
Christian Dahl, now former-CEO of Polestar, will remain as the team's principal and the touring car team will be renamed.
"We are extremely satisfied with the way the performance business with Volvo has developed. But we are a racing team first and foremost. This is an opportunity to return our full attention to our core business – to develop and race Volvo cars," Dahl said in a statement announcing the deal.
Volvo said Polestar would be involved with the automaker's plug-in hybrid cars in the future.
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed by Volvo.
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Tagged as christian dahl, Motorsport, Polestar, Racing, s60, stcc, touring car, V60, Volvo
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17 Comments on "Volvo Buys Polestar, Maybe Won't Be Unicorn After All..."
Polestar?? That name conjures up performance in an entirely different realm.
Mark Stevenson
Peter North edition.
July 14th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
I was thinking pole dancing but hey…. potato, potahto ;)
He's a local hero. If you said Crosby, I'd think Sidney, not Stills and Nash (though Young is Canadian). I <3 local. Or something.
I didn't know he was Canadian. Was his performing name a deliberate pick?
i.e. a peter from the north. LOL
Land Ark
I really wanted to love the C30 Polestar I test drove. But the shifting was too unforgiving – the clutch was like an on-off switch. It just didn't feel or drive that much more special than a regular C30 that I had to pass, especially with the premium cost.
I do like the idea of a high performance Volvo though that seems to go completely against what Visser said. Which leads me to wonder why they bought Polestar.
Check back in 35 minutes.
Jimal
I have to say I'm a bit confused by this move, considering recent comments from Volvo's Marketing Chief, though his comments might be more about motorsports as a marketing exercise and not about performance cars.
"Motorsport does not conform with our brand, where we stand for smaller engines and safety. We are therefore pulling out of STCC, for example, as soon as the contracts permits."
"I love motor sports, but I would never invest the company's money in it. I would be pleased to see a business plan that shows this actually leads to profits. If you analyze 100 sponsorship deals you will learn that the son of one of the board members very often is participating in the sport. Therefore, this decision is not always based on rational reasons."
IHateCars
"Motorsport does not conform with our brand, where we stand for smaller engines and safety."
Wow…that statement just sucks the fun out of everything.
whynot
He is right though. When everyone thinks of Volvo they think of wagons and safety. Nobody associates them with motorsports.
Motorsports are difficult to break into and make a name for yourself amongst the general public, better to just focus on your strengths.
Sigivald
I associate Volvo with performance a *little* (even before I bought one), from knowing about the old 122 Rally cars, and having been in a V70R going rather too fast on suburban streets.
But mass-market? Yeah, no.
I always loved the S60R and V70R…I came *this* close to picking up one of the last new S60Rs in our area but the dealer didn't want to budge on price so I ended up with an Acura TL Type-S 6MT.
That car sat on the dealer lot for the next 6 months and I heard that they sold it at a big loss to get rid of it in the Spring of 2008 as it was a 2007 model year.
It's a shame that Volvo didn't continue with the R line instead of the "R_design" tape & trim versions they sell now.
CoreyDL
When I think of Volvo and "safety," I think of this!
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And when I think of them and "sports," I think of this!
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So essentially Volvo bought Polestar so that they could have a trademarked trim level…?
Wow, guys, at least string it along for a couple years so that you can push the motorsports angle in the initial marketing.
So is this now China's first performance tuner? What a world we live in!
Must have been an expensive mistake, er move.
They're still trying to convert between Swedish Krona and Chinese RMB with a U.S. stop in the middle.


NBC axed several shows this week, mainly comedies, like Go On, Guys With Kids, Whitney, 1600 Penn and Up All Night, and also cancelled drama Deception. Now, NBC News is cancelling Rock Center With Brian Williams, after two struggling seasons and multiple timeslots.
Brian Williams will stay as NBC Nightly News anchor, but his show will not return in the fall, and final telecast is yet to scheduled.
Featuring anchor and managing editor Brian Williams and his all-star cast of correspondents Harry Smith, Kate Snow, Ted Koppel, Meredith Vieira, Natalie Morales, Richard Engel, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Matt Lauer and Ann Curry, "Rock Center with Brian Williams" airs Mondays at 10 p.m.
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Q: Execute/Create script function with errors Is there a way in Sql Server 2016 to create a script function even with errors?
I have a Sql Server 2008 script that I know is incompatible with Sql Server 2016 and the server is preventing me to create this script.
Is there a command on the query window to disable errors checking temporarily?
--SET ERROR CHECKING TO OFF
CREATE FUNCTION (Parameters)
BEGIN
END
GO
--SET THE ERROR CHECKING AGAIN TO ON

UDPATE
I solved this altering the compatibility level to 2008 then I executed the query and finally I set the compatibility level to 2016 again.

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This one is beautifully done too! I LOVE LOVE the bright cheery colors that you used! Great job!
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But the worst aspect of parenting is our fear of what they might become as they get older. We parents can bear almost any strain when they are young. But if they grow up and reject our values, reject their families, and worst of all reject their Savior, our grief knows no limits.
What is your family history like? Are there young adults who are straying in the wrong direction? Does divorce stalk you? Are there children of unwed parents who have appeared? Are the generations estranged? Have your kids or grandkids been in jail?
Sometimes in spite of your best efforts and energy, in spite of making worship of God the highest and best home activity, children reject their spiritual inheritance. Samuel was a giant of a man, a courageous and hardworking prophet in terribly turbulent times. But his boys bitterly disappointed him: "When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel. But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice" (1 Samuel 8:1,3).
We can't believe for our children. God's heart is breaking too.


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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The volunteers who come to work for the United Services Organization facilities in the U.S. Army Central area of operations work long hours to help support troop morale. Most of these volunteers are civilians, who want to support Service members any way they can, and some are even prior service. However, the USO at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, is home to a current Army Reserve Soldier.
Staff Sgt. Heaven Howes, a logistics coordinator duty manager with USO Camp Arifjan, and a transportation movement specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve, currently assigned to the 940th Movement Control Team, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and she calls the USO home.
"Ironically enough, as a Service member, she is one of the very people that the USO supports," said Jessica Shelton, programs coordinator duty manger, USO Camp Arifjan. "Here she is doing what she can on the civilian side to continue supporting the troops."
Howes' duties at the USO include, but are not limited to, balancing monthly accounts, processing documents pertaining to fundamental programs, assisting with the volunteer programs, and upkeep of the center.
"She became the main person that I would observe to see how a center is run," said Aubree Minakami, the social media and family services coordinator duty manager, at USO Camp Arifjan. "I'm very glad of that, she is very professional on top of everything she does."
Shelton says Howes' experiences have had a huge impact when it comes to her position with the USO.
"She always has the USO mission in mind and tries to make this center a home away from home for our patrons," Shelton said.
Howes elaborates on Shelton's mention and the opportunity she is afforded by working at the USO.
"It is a privilege to provide our 'guys' with a home away from home, by working to supply them with a place of refuge, relaxation, entertainment, solace, comfort, and ways to connect to home or with others," Howes said.
Moreover, her actions and accommodating nature does not stop just at the Soldiers who frequent the USO. She also jokes and plays pranks on other volunteers and co-workers. However, when there is work to do, she always places the mission first.
"Heaven is a big goofball, but when it comes down to completing a task she is full steam ahead and ready to go," Shelton said. "She has an awesome work ethic ... and she will go above and beyond for everyone around her."
And this work standard she follows does not go unnoticed among the other volunteers.
"She definitely puts her all into her work," Ramos stated. "She loves it. She gives it her whole heart and soul, even if she's tired, she still gives it 100 percent."
While her work ethic and selfless service may indeed be a personal trait, Howes credits her female peers and senior leadership for helping shape her as a person and a Soldier. Whereas, she is especially proud of the progress the Army has made toward equal treatment of female troops.
"Often times, when I state the name of a high-ranking individual it is met with male pronouns -- he and him, there is a sense of pride when saying that a woman holds the position," Howes stated. "I love when I see anyone succeed, but there is something special about seeing women complete the Army Ranger course or excelling in a position that was once only for men."
Nevertheless, she strives to exemplify the best of qualities where ever she can and with whomever she meets.
"I find characteristics within all women that I meet, that I appreciate and want to embody in my own character," she said.
Those around Howes also say her values and personal courage make a lasting impression.
"She's not a woman who will back from anything," said Ramos. "If she has a dream, then she chases it."
And to some she is even setting an admirable example and ideology.
"She's fearless and flexible and she shows people you can do anything you can set your mind to," said Minakami.
Some of her co-workers and volunteers say they admire Howes' character and have embraced some of the qualities that she presents.
"She's very positive and super uplifting," Ramos stated. "If I tell her my goals and my dreams she motivates me to do it."
Likewise, her kindness and consideration reaches those around her, regardless of their position.
"Her compassion and empathy for the volunteers was also something that I really picked up on when I first got here," Minakami said. "A lot of those qualities within her are things that I hope to achieve as a duty manager here."
On the other hand,as a noncommissioned officer, Howes, like the women that she looks up to, had to start from the bottom. As with many in the Army, Howes enlisted at an early age in search of advancing herself personally and professionally.
"I enlisted into the military at 17 and left for (basic training) when I was 18 years old. I joined the military because I desired a greater sense of purpose," she said. "I wanted to experience new opportunities, educate myself, and be financially independent."
Over those years Howes developed her leadership and uses that to help teach those at the USO.
"I came from a limited career experience before I came out here, I've learned a lot from her leadership style," Dolan said.
Howes' career has provided her many opportunities to gain knowledge; two separate deployments to Afghanistan, an assignment to Italy, and she randomly travels to several states in support of Army missions.
"The experiences the military has given me is something I would not have been able to achieve had I not joined," Howes said.
Even though Howes is working as a civilian with the USO she still has to maintain her Army Reserve commitment. She says she accomplishes this by coordinating with other Reserve units located at Camp Arifjan.
"With all of her challenges with Reservist life out here, she has carved her own path and a lot of people are inspired by it," Minakami said. "It's posed no problems or issues with (the USO)."
Minakami expanded on the uniqueness of Howes' situation, considering she is a Reservist while also working at the USO as a civilian, but her skills help her bridge the gap between the military and civilian world.
"I am so proud of my service in the United States Army Reserve," Howes said. "The Reserves has made me into the woman I am today."
Howes believes her life lessons have helped her understand how to better engage and support all those who come visit the USO center.
"I hope my intimate knowledge of the military allows me to better support the troops here at Camp Arifjan. We are still one team, one fight; even if I am on the other side of the house at the USO," Howes said. "The greatest honor about working as a duty manager for the USO at Camp Arifjan is that I am able to provide support to my sisters and brothers in arms in such a different capacity."


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Okay putting aside any feminist agenda and degrading qualities of the entire idea can someone explain "catcalling" to me?
I don't mean WHAT so much as the WHY.
Why do people whistle, hoot or call out to passerby?
I don't know about you but I don't think I know anyone whose love story begins with "Well there I was walking down 5th Ave when Joe whistled at me from the scaffolding on the building he was constructing".
Yesterday a man standing at the MAX station whispered "Hey Cutie" ...although creepy and not appealing at least this scenario could pan out more to an actual conversation than the man who honked his horn at me and did that stupid head nod thing. I mean even if I was interested how am I supposed to respond?


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Shoes For Crews' European HQ, based at Shannon, Ireland, now services over 100,000 industrial, hospitality, quick service restaurants and healthcare facilities in more than 25 European countries. In the UK it has several key distribution partnerships ensuring its products are available to end users through their chosen routes.


This week I got to work with some new mediums for me, including screen printing which I'm applying to the dyed vintage slips. There are 2 designs, including the doiley silhouette below. The printing process really takes practice. I knew that I wouldn't get it perfect on the first shot, so I did a few test runs before I started actually printing the slips. They turned out so beautifully, and the collection is growing growing growing! Most of the colors are very fall/winter and super wearable - but I did throw in a few saturated yellows - just because I really love yellow lately. More on this whole lovely she-bang soon! PS. The new batch will be available both on the lunevintage.etsy site and the upcoming studiolune.com shop.
I also felt that my frame collection had grown to the point of do or die, so out came the spray can and now a bunch of pretty frames are drying in the back room. So sweet. I use krylon, but also kilz when I can find it - I find that brand drys super fast and you can use every last drop because of the easy to press nozzle. I get it when I'm in the US at walmart - but I think they may have discontinued it.
WINK! Don't know what I was thinking here, probably admiring the ceiling (it is great) in the studio. Kind of vacant, but let me tell you, the lighting is awesome in there! Oh! I just had a great idea! hmmm...love when that happens!
TGIF! I love weekends for so many reasons. Hope yours is pretty sweet.


In his article on medium, Professor Kamil pointed out that the recently announced tariffs by President Trump will hit China hard. The Chinese annual theft of American IP has already cost the United States about $225 to $600 billion according to 2017 report by United States Trade Representatives. Professor Kamil added that these fines for IP stealing are among the highest and they will be enforced on imports from China which will be a total of $50 billion. The penalties will be applied as a punishment for the alleged stealing of U.S. intellectual properties. The allegedly stolen intellectual properties include counterfeiting favorite brands, stealing trade secrets and applying pressures on companies to share technologies with Chinese businesses to be able to acquire vast market in the country. He also states that there are many complaints and many cases of violation of intellectual properties by Chinese people and this has caused numerous nations to avoid doing any dealings with the Chinese industries that are based in China. Professor Kamil feels that President Trump has taken long enough to make measures in correcting the situation.
According to Professor Kamil, Trump seems to be fulfilling his promise according to his recent announcement by imposing a 10% tariff on aluminum imports and 25% tariff on steel imports. Trump excluded Canada and Mexico from these tariffs which seem to be a way of extending an olive branch of peace to these countries. His view is a view that the recent announcement by Triumph is an indication that he might impose the consents to the United States allies.
Professor Kamil Idris is an international civil servant, a former diplomat and a Sudanese national. He graduated from Faculty of Law University with LLB honors. He also attended Geneva University in Switzerland and received a Ph.D. in international law. He has doctorate honorary law degrees from 19 universities around the world. From 1997 to 2008 he worked as the General Director of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and for the Global Union for the Security of New Varieties of Plants. He was also a member of United Nations International Law Commission. He has published many books concerning the issues of development, international law, and intellectual property.
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Media Kiosk lets you experience your media files and view them in fullscreen. Images and videos can be opened and played on a secondary display either wired or wireless. Attract visitors to your museum, conference booth or exhibition stand. Engage them by letting them play with your story.
When a secondary display is attached to your computer or tablet your media items can be opened on that display in fullscreen. Wireless connection to a remote screen can be achieved when your device and remote screen support Miracast. This enables you to view your photos and videos on a television, projector or video wall without the hassle of extra cabling.
To fit your branding needs Media Kiosk offers settings for adjusting the colors, background and overlay images. A collection of built-in background and overlay images provide a quick way to start with the app. For even more control you can configure your own images for background or overlay.
To draw even more attention to your content, Media Kiosk offers a choice of attractors. An attractor is activated when there are no people interacting with the touch screen. All attractors can be tailored to your touch screen setup. There's a spotlight, waterdrops, image overlay and video attractor that help you highlight your media.
By running the application in Kiosk Mode (assigned access in Windows 8.1), the application cannot be exited and settings cannot be modified. This provides a safe way for running the application unattended on a large touch screen or tablet pilar setup. This makes the application suitable to be used in public venues like museums or exhibitions. This means you can use any Windows 8.1 based PC or tablet to run a touch screen kiosk.
Content management is as simple as setting up a collection of images and videos stored in folders. Folders will be shown as live tiles that can be navigated to. You can quickly switch between different portfolios by configuring a different media root folder in Media Kiosk. Content can be managed from a remote location by using a Skydrive folder as media root folder.


"Curriculum Development & Assessment." Panelist for University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching, January 25, 2013.
"E-Portfolios in an advanced L2 writing class." Poster presented at Second Language Research Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, October 19, 2012. Handout here.
"Increasing linguistic and technological proficiency through EPortfolios." Nebraska International Languages Association Conference, October 13, 2012.
"Hybrid vs. traditional learning in beginning language classes." Second Language Research Forum (SLRF), Ames, IA, October 14, 2011.
"Instructional effects on the acquisition of Spanish vowels." Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (PSLLT), Ames, IA, September 16, 2011.
"Hybrid vs. traditional learning in beginning language classes: A pilot study." American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference (AAAL), Chicago, IL, March, 2011.
"Acquisition of L2 suprasegmental features in advanced learners: Does instruction make a difference?" American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference (AAAL), Atlanta, GA, March, 2010.
"Acquisition of L2 phonology in advanced learners: Does instruction make a difference?" Poster presented at Second Language Research Forum, East Lansing, MI, October 31, 2009.
"Trends in language learning in higher education." With Carolyn Gascoigne. SCOLA Conference, Omaha, NE, April 2009.
"Teaching pronunciation across the curriculum: What, when, why and how." Master of Arts in Language Teaching (MALT) Colloquium, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE, March 2009.
"Acquisition of Spanish stress by native speakers of English: An instructional study." American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference (AAAL), Denver, CO, March 2009.
"Per-spec-tive or Pers-pec-tive? The influence of L2 Spanish on L1 English Syllabification: An Optimality Theoretic Perspective." American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference (AAAL), San José, CA, April 2007.
Saalfeld, A. (2014). Flipping the phonetics classroom: A practical guide. In J. Levis & S. McCrocklin (Eds.). Proceedings of the 5th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (pp. 156-171). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Saalfeld, A. K. (2012). Teaching L2 Spanish stress. Foreign Language Annals, 45, 283-303.
Saalfeld, A. K. (2011). Using blogs to develop L2 writing. In Teaching Foreign Languages and Translation to Professionals, (pp. 458-460). Moscow: Britannia.
Saalfeld, A. (2011). Acquisition of L2 phonology in advanced learners: Does instruction make a difference? In. J. Levis & K. LeVelle (Eds.). Proceedings of the 2nd Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Sept. 2010. (pp. 144-152), Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Saalfeld, A. K. & Ingraham, N. (2010). Developing L2 linguistic proficiency via virtual meetings: Tools and strategies. Central States Conference Report, 1-26.


Use your five physical senses to morph your bedroom or other space into a totally zen den, where you can stretch, bend, lunge and pose in total peace.
1. Scent One of the best parts of going to a yoga studio is the amazing smell in the lobby. But what is that blend? Look for candles with scents like citrus, sage, lavender and musk to replicate it. Nag champa, a combo that originated in India, is also popular in studios, but not everyone loves it so give it a whiff before you buy. Please be careful—container candles are safest.
2. Touch Yoga mats are great, but yoga blankets can transform your practice into a seriously cozy experience. Toss a blanket over yourself during savasana (the final resting post, duh), or sit on one while you do deep breathing. Adding a blanket to your routine encourage what yoga is great for—rest 'n' relaxation. Bonus: They look crazy-cute in your room.
3. Sight Quotes make everything better. When setting aside a place to practice, why not paste up some of your favorite sayings at eye level? Hello, inspo.
4. Taste We wish we'd find a study that says adding chocolate to your yoga practice increases its benefits. Given that we haven't heard that (yet!), we're all about the spa water. For fall, try this tasty combo: Fill a pitcher with water. Slice up one apple, drop it in, and add a cinnamon stick. Put it in the fridge for an hour or so. Sip it after yoga practice to hydrate.
5. Listen Yogis are split (ha!) when it comes to music. Some love to jam out to party tunes while flowing through sun salutations. But most prefer silence, so as to better connect with their breath and body. To find low-key mixes, search Spotify or YouTube for yoga playlists. The slow, steady yoga-inspired tunes might help your head drift off into a more meditative place.
Reprinted with permission from girlslife.com. All photos from wikimedia.org.


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The state has filed a civil suit against a Northampton man who allegedly ripped people off on eBay, selling them cars that weren't accurately advertised - or even roadworthy.
For instance, the cars couldn't pass state inspection or the transmission was damaged, according to the suit. The vehicles' accident histories weren't disclosed and their odometer readings were more than advertised, the suit said.
Sometimes, a customer allegedly received a different car than advertised. The lawsuit didn't identify any victims or cars they were sold.
When customers posted negative reviews, the Northampton man and his codefendants continued their scam using different names, addresses and telephone numbers, the suit said.
Customers also were charged a non-refundable $250 deposit.
The suit names Andrei Losev, of Carmelita Drive in Richboro. He owned and ran Hot Ride Motors and Hot Ride Motors II, which was officially known as the LARS Group Inc.
The company had addresses in Philadelphia on the 3500 block of Kensington Avenue and the 1200 block of Venango Street.
Also named in the suit were two managers at LARS: Francisco Irizarry, of the 7100 block of Glenloch Street in Philadelphia, and Samuel Laken, of the 3100 block of North Wales Road in Norristown.
The newspaper was unsuccessful in reaching any of them for comment.
The Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection filed the suit in county court in Philadelphia.
The bureau is seeking a yet-to-be determined amount of fines and restitution for the victims. The AG's office also wants to take away the defendants' right to do business in Pennsylvania until the fines and restitution are paid. Once that happens, the state is asking the court to require the men to give notice to the bureau of consumer protection each time they do business here.
Consumers who believe they may have been harmed by the LARS group are encouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection by calling 1-800-441-2555, or filing an online complaint at www.attorneygeneral.gov.
Ben Finley can be reached at 215-949-4203 or bfinley@phillyBurbs.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/Ben_Finley.


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Fake Apple Store In China; What's Steve Jobs Gonna Do About It?
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Apparently, China has leveled up when it comes to churning out counterfeits. They're not just touting fake goods or duplicated discs or gadgets now, ladies and gentlemen, because they've somehow managed to create a rip-off Apple Store in its entirety.
This was brought to everyone's attention by the blogger over at Birds Abroad. Armed with a camera, Jessica took several photos and walked around the block of Kunming (the largest city in Southwestern China) to check out the scenery, and boom: she spots two more Apple stores which are still complete fakes!
The photos have made their way into a lot of news sites and blogs all over the Internet, so I'm sure that Steve Jobs has already been made aware of the situation.
So the question remains: What's Steve gonna do about this?


Always be prepared for those emergency note taking moments. A set of 6 fabulous pencils for all the super mums who are forever being busy. The punchy pink contrasts gorgeously with the gold details, we've also added a handy little reminder that reads 'busy being a mum'.


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Heroin trafficking: 8 Iranians intercepted in Seychelles waters, remanded for 14 days
Victoria, Seychelles | October 10, 2022, Monday @ 18:05 in National » GENERAL | By: Salifa Karapetyan Edited by: Betymie Bonnelame | Views: 2728
The vessel was intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard patrol ship Etoile on Friday, October 7. (Seychelles Defence Forces)
(Seychelles News Agency) - Eight Iranian nationals on board a dhow intercepted by the Seychelles Defence Forces in the island nation's waters have been remanded for 14 days by the Magistrates' Court, said the police.
The vessel, with the eight suspects aged between 20 to 42 years old, was detected by a Seychelles Air Force surveillance aircraft during a routine surveillance patrol and was intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard patrol ship Etoile on Friday, October 7. Packets of heroin were found onboard and seized, which some of the vessel's crew tried to throw overboard.
According to the police the suspects were handed over to them on Saturday after being escorted to Mahe, the main island.
In a press release from State House on Saturday, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan congratulated the Seychelles Defence Forces for a well-coordinated and successful mission.
"Despite the enormous risks and rough seas, you acted bravely and faced the challenge to complete the operation to intercept the Iranian dhow. You have destroyed an important consignment of heroin and in so doing protect our youth from this poison that is destroying families, relationships, and our nation. I salute your determination," said Ramkalawan.
He reminded the population that the fight against drugs remains a commitment of his government and made a special appeal to the population of Seychelles to be part of this fight in order for the country to win so that our children can live in a safer environment.
Seychelles, an archipelago in the Western Indian Ocean, has an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.4 million square kilometres and has stepped up efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and illegal fishing in its waters.
Meanwhile, the ongoing case of 11 Iranians involved in the biggest drug bust in Seychelles of 130.58 kilograms of cannabis resin will be back in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The Iranians were intercepted on a dhow outside Seychelles' Exclusive Economic zone on November 7, 2021, during a joint military operation by the Seychelles Coast Guard in collaboration with the Indian and French navies.
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Disney Networks Group Shuffle Translates to Bigger Roles for FX's Chuck Saftler, Disney Channel's Sean Cocchia
As Disney continues to shuffle the corporate pieces in a bid to streamline its operations, Disney's networks division head Debra O'Connell fleshed out the group's organizational structures to staffers in an internal memo Tuesday afternoon, Variety has confirmed.
Those changes include naming Sean Cocchia — most recently executive vice president of business operations and general manager of Disney Channels — to lead business operations for Disney, National Geographic Channels and franchise management for the group's networks. The new position means that he will oversee business strategy, P&L, audience strategy and reporting and measurement.
Separately, FX Networks president of programming strategy Chuck Saftler is expanding his purview to include business operations for ABC, Freeform and FX Networks, and lead library and second-run acquisitions for the group's networks.
O'Connell also noted that Wendy McMahon will continue to head the ABC-owned TV stations group and David Miller will lead business operations for National Geographic Media. Expect announcements in the near future on leadership at Disney's ESPN Networks business ops and commercial marketing teams.
The networks group, part of the broader media and entertainment distribution unit, has operational leadership of Disney's U.S. linear TV channels and business planning and audience strategy for ABC, Disney Channel, FX, ESPN, Freeform, National Geographic and several other networks.
Deadline first reported news of the leadership announcement.
O'Connell's full memo can be read below:
I am writing to confirm more details about our Networks Group within our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution organization (DMED). I would like to thank everyone — leaders, stakeholders and content partners — who I have met with over the past three weeks; your input has helped us to begin charting our course forward. I would also like to thank those teams who will join our organization; you will be critical to our success and you can expect to hear more from me and the leaders named below in the coming weeks.
As Kareem outlined in his recent note, our organization is responsible for the operational leadership and P&L oversight of the Company's domestic linear television channels, as well as business planning, network / channel commercial marketing, and audience strategy for some of the best stations and networks in the industry: our ABC broadcast network and eight ABC Owned stations, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ESPN Networks, FX Networks, Freeform and National Geographic Networks.
As you all know, the television business has experienced more change in the past couple of years than in the last decade – and while the landscape is changing dramatically, there is also tremendous opportunity. By closely integrating the business aspects of each of these linear channels, we can be more nimble in how we anticipate and navigate this change while strategically propelling the business forward. Working closely with Disney's creative content teams, we will collaboratively determine content requirements and programming budgets for each of the channels, while also leading our acquisition strategy for second run and library content across our portfolio of channels in partnership with our streaming services.
Today, I am pleased to announce the organizational structure for DMED's Networks group, which consists of proven leaders from across different teams:
1. Sean Cocchia will head up Business Operations for Disney and National Geographic Channels and Franchise Management for our portfolio of networks. In this role, he will be responsible for business strategy, P&L, audience strategy, and reporting/measurement, as well as interfacing with the Disney+ team. Sean previously was EVP, Business Operations and general manager, Disney Channels.
2. Wendy McMahon will continue to lead the ABC Owned Television Stations Group, having chief management responsibility for the eight ABC owned television stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno. In this role, she will also continue to be responsible for local/regional news in these markets along with talent development, content strategy & programming and community engagement.
3. David Miller will lead the business operations functions of National Geographic Media which includes the P&L, strategy, and subscriber experience for the print and digital experiences of our iconic magazines.
4. Chuck Saftler will broaden his scope beyond FX Networks to head up Business Operations for ABC, Freeform and FX Networks. He will lead business strategy, P&L, audience strategy, and reporting/measurement, as well as interfacing with the Hulu team. Additionally Chuck will lead library/2nd run acquisitions for our portfolio of networks. Chuck previously served as president of programming strategy for FX Networks.
I look forward to confirming leadership of two more critical functions in the coming weeks: our ESPN Networks Business Operations and our Commercial Marketing teams.
I am confident that once the full leadership team is in place we will be strongly positioned for ongoing success. It is an honor to have been tasked with leading this impressive team and I'm excited for us to get to work.
May you all have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. While it may look and feel different this year, I hope you can find a few moments to connect with those you hold dear and share some moments of gratitude.
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Q: Selenium IDE - Not able to record Gmail userName when selected from dynamic list I am new to this forum and to selenium.
I tried using selenium IDE to record and playback my gmail login.
I used the following steps to login.
1. Directing to gmail.com from google.com
2. Enter my userName (NOTE: Since I already logged in many times using my userName to login in firefox, my userName starts displaying in dynamic list when I start typing correct first letter of my userName. I am selecting username from that dynamic list with either keyboard or mouse)
3.  Then I enter my password and click on "Signin" button.
Doing this is generating the following scripts in Selenium IDE
Commands:

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*(command)open  (Target)/ServiceLogin?service=mail&passive=true&rm=false&continue=http://mail.google.com/mail/&scc=1&ltmpl=default&ltmplcache=2

*(command)type  (Target)id=Passwd (Value)XXXXXX

*(command)clickAndWait  (Target)id=signIn

Since the above commands didnt record my userName, when I playback, its not getting logged-in with error "Enter your email address" in browser.
I understood that since I am selecting userName from dynamic list, selenium is not recording the event. If I manually enter script for entering userName as (command)type (Target)id=Email   (Value)XXXXXX and playback then its able login as expected.
Can anyone suggest me how to record selecting userName from dynamic list through Selenium IDE? I am only using Selenium IDE and No RC and web driver

A: username textbox is not record in selenium ide you have to use Xpath of the text box.
use this code in your selenium ide, then check

open
https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=mail&passive=true&rm=false&continue=http://mail.google.com/mail/&scc=1&ltmpl=default&ltmplcache=2

verifyTextPresent
Username

type
//*[@id="Email"]
xyz@gmail.com

verifyTextPresent
Password

type
id=Passwd
password

clickAndWait
id=signIn

verifyValue
id=signIn
Sign in