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Six Pixels of Separation is the first book to unify the concepts of personal branding, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship in a clear, fun and provocative manner. By using case studies, this audiobook offers a complete set of tools, tactics, and insights to empower individuals to reach a global audience and consumer base with a few clicks of the mouse, and almost all of them for free.
Digital marketing expert Mitch Joel unravels the fascinating world of new marketing, with a brand new perspective. Entrepreneurs are leveraging the digital channels to get their voice "out there", connecting to similar others, becoming better community citizens, and ultimately, making more money and rocketing their personal and business lives into the stratosphere.
The trick is, personal brands are becoming bigger than corporate brands - and in Six Pixels of Separation listeners will begin to understand the "how" and "why" of how certain entrepreneurs have mastered the internet to propel their businesses.
©2009 Mitch Joel; (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp
"10,000 Foot View - No Real Meat or Potatoes"
It is the same thing chapter after chapter. Dig into a specific topic, show people how to get it done. Execute.
That there was no real substance to the book. It's How to win friends without the how...
"Great book for modern businesses."
So happy i got this book. Surely anyone can grasp and use the info in this book. If your looking for a modern book on how to improve your business this is it. Check out the six pixels blog if you like the blog you will love the book.
You could feel the passion of the narator/author. Great content for the new business world and using the media technology model.
"Thank you Mitch"
The six pixels of seperation is a great book about web 2.0 marketing , recomended reading for the AY marketers
"Just What I Was Looking For"
I have been interested in using the internet for business for some time. This audio book gave me new insights about the "community"; I found it easy to understand. Mitch Joel sounds like he is speaking to you not reading and the information he gives is valuable. Thanks for a very good book
"Outstanding, Encouraging, Energetic"
Mitch delivers street-wise advice on finding, accessing and utilizing key components of the web to publicize and distribute content. I highly recommend this book.
"A Must for All Business Owners"
This audio shows you the right tools and how to use them in integrating digital marketing, social networking, and entrepreneurship into business success. You will learn to get your message out there above all the other noise and grow your business at a time when the world is down to 6 pixels of separation!
"Don't waste your time"
The book was way too basic and didn't really dive into anything. More of a "what is the internet" type of book.
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IS IT BACK PAIN OR SCIATICA?
Does life ever feel like one large pain in the back? Back pain is difficult to deal with on a daily basis, yet for so many people, this is a total reality. By certain estimates, as many as 85 percent of adults in the United States struggle with back pain at some
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This image was made for one of the pages from the children's book "The World Awaits", story by Tomos Roberts. It was made to go with the text; "A smile amidst a sea of frowns could mean the difference to us all. And though these plusses can’t be seen, I can assure you that they’re real. (...)". Inspired by the words “a sea of frowns”, I created this scenery to dominate the double spread page.
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Double page spread for the children's book “The World Awaits”.
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Originally painted with ink on paper, with partial layout adjustment for the text in Photoshop.
Printed on recycled paper in book format for the final product.
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Government signals intention to repeal Business Payment Practices Act 2023
Published: 22 February 2024
The Government has today announced plans to repeal the Business Payment Practices Act 2023.
The Government intends to address business payment times through non-regulatory measures. In particular, ramping up the adoption of eInvoicing and ensuring government agencies prioritise eInvoices for faster payment.
The Government will now begin the process to introduce the repeal into Parliament. Until its repeal by Parliament, however, the Act remains law.
The Government's announcement:
Government to address business payment practices(external link) — Beehive website
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In the ever-evolving electronics industry, staying ahead of the competition requires efficient manufacturing processes. The game-changing technology of laser engraving has revolutionized the field, offering numerous advantages over traditional methods. At KBF Laser, we are excited to introduce our state-of-the-art solution for making PCB with laser engraver. Our advanced PCB Laser Engraving Machine is meticulously designed to optimize your manufacturing processes and propel your business to new heights.
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At KBF Laser, we take pride in delivering state-of-the-art solutions tailored to your PCB manufacturing needs. Our PCB Laser Engraving Machine, powered by cutting-edge UV/CO2 laser technology, sets new industry standards.
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Top London-based chamber choir Vasari Singers will next month perform a programme of sacred and non-sacred choral pieces at St Saviour’s Church, Eastbourne, with songs which signify the end of summer.
The concert will be held on Saturday September 16 starting at 7.30pm, and will be directed by Jeremy Backhouse. The performance will include Pachelbel’s Canon, Elgar’s Nimrod, folksongs from around the world, and Beatles and Swingle songs.
Vasari Singers began as a choir in 1980 with rehearsals in a living room and this was when Jeremy Backhouse joined as conductor. He began his musical career in Canterbury Cathedral where he was Senior Chorister. In 1980 he was appointed Music Editor at the RNIB, where he was responsible for the transcription of print music into Braille. He has worked for both EMI Classics and later Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers as a Literary Editor, but now pursues his career as a freelance conductor.
The choir has gone from strength to strength and won the Sainsbury’s Choir Of The Year competition in 1988, progressing to work with the likes of BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sir Andrew Davis, Howard Goodall, and the Southbank Sinfonia, and this year has recorded Rachmaninov’s All-night Vigil to be released in autumn.
Tickets £10 adults, £5 for under-18s, from www.vasarisingers.org, or 0800 411 8881.

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Any wound, be it a small scratch or a wide gash, always needs medical treatment before it can be allowed to heal naturally. The treatment may seem difficult at first glance, but it is a simple 4-step procedure. The bleeding should be stopped, and the cut must be cleaned from the inside out. Smear an antibiotic over the wound to kill any existing bacteria and to avoid any further accumulation. Finally, you should cover the open cut with a bandage or gauze. The following 4 wound treatment products will not only simplify the process further still but will also make things interesting.
Just because you are wounded doesn’t mean you should stay in a somber, distressing atmosphere. Enliven your spirits by covering your wound with a few wacky bandages instead of the regular, dull-white bands. Bandages come in various forms and designs these days. They are carved in the shape of lips for boo-boo kisses, action figures, unique designs, and so much more. You can even order a custom-made design if you want. Let your inner child out in the open as you try to heal your wound.
Sophisticated Chest Seals
Since chest wounds are usually dire and sometimes fatal, you might think that chest seals must be really complicated to apply. Apart from a direct dressing, it should also ensure appropriate ventilation for continuous airflow. However, the diverse team of leaders and contributors at sam chest seals insist on their ease of application. The modern, compact seals available in the market come with an affixed ventilation valve, so you only need to tear off the cover and apply it to the wound, ensuring that it’s secure.
Designed Medical Tapes
Want to show your support for your favorite sports team while simultaneously keeping your dressing in place? Consider using a custom-designed medical tape. Medical tapes are usually plain white, absolutely bland, and dull to look at. Change the trend. Strap something colorful on your dressing instead. However, don’t compromise on its features like waterproofing and adhesive foam.
Suture Training Pads
Is it your first time cleaning and dressing a wound? Stopping the flow of blood, cleaning the cut, applying the antibiotic, and dressing the wound may often be successfully accomplished by a novice on the first try. However, suturing the wound and removing the threads later needs a practiced hand, and that is where a training pad comes into the picture. It is a simple pad with various kinds of cuts and gashes (deep and shallow) on its surface. Its material generally mimics the skin and tissue, so that you can gain first-hand experience in suturing wounds.
Treating wounds doesn’t always have to be overly serious and unbearably monotonous. Yes, it requires a keen eye and a stable hand, not to mention a unique set of skills and absolute concentration on the task at hand. However, it can be quite fun and interesting for both the surgical specialist and the patient. Revamp your surroundings and treatment with the aforementioned products and bring joy to the weary and the wounded. A smile here and laugh there greatly aids in the healing process after all.


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The pic above was first spotted on Reddit, which indicates that the five maps included are: Hydro, Grind, Downhill, Mirage, and what appears to be a zombie map called Die Rise.
In addition, another image reveals a January 29th release date... for the Xbox 360 version. Yep, Microsoft still has that exclusive deal with Activision.
Be sure to keep it locked to GameRevolution for additional updates on this rumored map pack—after all, nothing is certain until we receive official confirmation from the publisher.


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*One of the twelve most beautiful places to visit in Newfoundland and Labrador - Bonavista
Travel Writers’ Secrets: Top Newfoundland Travel Tips, Canada
Newfoundland's Terra Nova National Park and Eastport Peninsula are just a few of its gems. Take a look:
Newfoundland St Johns, Newfoundland Canada, St John's, Family Trips, Vacation Ideas, Travel Ideas, Future Travel, Travel Bugs, Labrador
We're sharing the top 5 things to do in St. Johns, Newfoundland with kids; a perfect destination for families with a unique history and warm hospitality.

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Guanokalong is a manufacturer of organic fertilizers and soil improvers. The company uses natural materials such as bat guano and seaweed in the production of its products to improve soil fertility and promote plant growth.
One of the most famous products of Guanokalong is the guano extract. This fertilizer is made from bat guano and contains a variety of nutrients essential for plant growth. The guano extract can be used both indoors and outdoors and is particularly effective in increasing flowering and fruit set.
All Guanokalong products are of high quality and are produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. By using natural materials, the soil is naturally improved and plant growth is encouraged. So if you are looking for high quality and natural fertilizers and soil conditioners, Guanokalong is the right choice for you.

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Sports betting simplified
With a population of over six million people, the state of Indiana has long been seen as prime territory for sports gambling. Add to the fact that Indiana has pro and big-time college sports while bordering the city of Chicago, Illinois, and you have the makings of a gold mine. Thus, when Indiana launched sports gambling in September of 2019 in time for football season, it was a smashing success. You can wager on sports in the state of Indiana either in person or with mobile betting. However, those mobile bets must be made within the state lines.
You can bet on all of the most popular sports in the state of Indiana, both pro and college. In addition to football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, you can get action on soccer and golf along with international events such as cricket and rugby. There is no betting on E-Sports in Indiana, nor can you bet on sports involving amateurs under the age of 18. There may be restrictions on live betting. You must be 21 or older to bet on sports in the state of Indiana. With the proximity to Illinois and their own host of pro and college teams, Indiana makes for a natural sports gambling mecca. With that in mind, there will be intensified gambling interest in the major league franchises from both Chicago and the state of Indiana and the big-time college programs from both states.
Let’s take a look, in alphabetical order, as to which in-person on-site casinos offer sportsbook gambling and who their mobile and online sports betting partners are in parentheses: Ameristar Casino Resort (DraftKings Sportsbook), Belterra Casino Resort (FanDuel Sportsbook), Blue Chip Casino (FanDuel Sportsbook), French Lick Resort Casino (Rush Street Interactive), Harrah’s Hoosier Park (Caesars Sports), Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (Kambi), Horseshoe Hammond Casino (Caesars Sports), Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino (Caesars Sports), Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (Caesars Sports), Majestic Star Casino (USA Sports Gaming), Rising Star Casino Resort (BetAmerica), Tropicana Evansville Casino (William Hill), Winner’s Circle Clarksville (Caesars Sports), Winner’s Circle Indianapolis (Caesars Sports), Winner’s Circle New Haven (Caesars Sports).
More than anything else, the Hoosier State is known for being a hotbed of basketball, especially college basketball. And March Madness of 2021 put an exclamation point on that trait. In mid-April of 2021, figures showed a 15% climb in betting handle thanks to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Even better, the month of March sports betting revenue saw a 55% spike compared to February. Of course, it didn’t hurt that border state Illinois had two hot properties (Illinois Fighting Illini and Loyola of Chicago Ramblers) in the Big Dance.
The Indiana Hoosiers are the flagship college basketball program in the state. The hiring of Mike Woodson in March is already sparking the betting interest of locals for futures betting. Big Ten Conference sports are drawing considerable betting handle in the state of Indiana over the past several months. In March of 2021, it was reported that February had a brief dip in sports betting handle for the state of Indiana. Much of that can be attributed to a record betting handle set in January, thanks to the NFL Playoffs.
You can wager on sports in the state of Indiana either in person or with mobile betting. However, those mobile bets must be made within the state lines. For example, gamblers in nearby Chicago will have to first register for mobile betting and then drive across the state line to make their bets. Geo-fencing technology is used to enforce this law.
Because of the rapid growth and popularity of online betting, most Indiana sportsbook providers quickly offered apps to complement the efforts. Downloading the apps is easy. To begin with, you can access the apps from the sportsbook(s) of your choice. The links to the apps are easy to find. Although you can register for the app from anywhere, keep in mind you must be within the state of Indiana to actually place a bet when using the app.

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Can\'t stop the price increase in August? The raw material boom cycle will continue
From August 1st, the Kansai Paint Industrial Coatings category will be increased by 15-25%, the curing agent will be increased by 30-40%, and the thinner will be increased by 15-20%; the general (construction, anti-corrosion, and automobile maintenance) coatings will be increased by 10 -20%, the thinner will be increased by 15-20%; the freight will be increased by 10%-15%.
As early as June 22, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. issued a notice on the revision of product prices, announcing that the prices of paint and thinner products and shipping fees would be increased.
Affected by the Can\'t stop the price increase in August? The raw material boom cycle will continue! the Cu2O powder market is changing rapidly. These changes are indicators of market growth.This year-on-year upward trend in the market indicates that the next November 2020-2026 will show an oval but steady growth.If you are looking for Cu2O powder or buy Cu2O powder in bulk,please send an email to:email@example.com
The price of Cu2O powder continues to be affected by factors such as market growth momentum,various opportunities and challenges.However,during the forecast period from 2020 to 2026,the global Cu2O powder sales market is expected to continue to be above average.The growth rate will continue to increase.It is expected that from today to next week,the price of Cu2O powder will increase to a certain extent.
Due to changes in consumer demand,import and export conditions,and various investigations on the development of Cu2O powder,the cost of Cu2O powder is constantly changing.Taking into account the current market macroeconomic parameters, value chain analysis,channel partners,demand and supply,the cost of Cu2O powder will also be affected to a certain extent.It is estimated that the cost of Cu2O powder will increase slightly from today to next week.
However,Ozbo.com provides high purity Nano Cu2O powder with steady price.In order to feedback to old customers,the company is still in full operations to provide Cu2O powder with competitive price.said Olina,sales manager of Ozbo.com.
Ozbo.com (aka.Tanki New Materials Co.Ltd.) is a trusted global chemical material supplier & manufacturer with over 12 years experience in providing super high-quality chemicals and Nanomaterials.As a leading nanotechnology development and Cu2O powder manufacturer,Tanki New Materials Co.Ltd dominates the market.Our professional work team provides perfect solutions to help improve the efficiency of various industries,create value,and easily cope with various challenges.If you are looking for Cu2O powder, please send an email to:firstname.lastname@example.org
Polycarboxylate superplasticizer is based on unsaturated polymerizable monomers with active groups such as carboxyl group, sulfonic acid group, hydroxyl group and polyoxene group as raw materials.…
Although hydrogen fuel is a promising alternative to fossil fuels, the catalyst it relies on for power generation is mainly composed of rare and expensive metal platinum, which limits the wide commercialization of hydrogen fuel.…
According to the different molecular structure, it can be divided into four generations of polycarboxylate series superplasticizer, the first generation is acrylic acid copolymer, the second generation is propylene ether type, the third generation is…

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During the hour of class students will be introduced to various Lathin America dances and music. Zumba class will also incorporate multiple non-Latin music rhythms such as jazz, hip hop, African, belly-dance, bhangra, Bollywood, calpso and dance-hall. Zumba is an exercise fitness combing all elements of fitness, cardio, muscle conditioning balance and flexibility. Zumba routines incorporate interval training while alternating fast and slow rhythms. Class participants will learn many dances such as cumbia, merengue, salsa, sama, calypso, tango, flamenco, bachata, and hip-hop.


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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends first NATO meeting
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends in his first NATO meeting in Brussels on Friday (March 31). He told allies that the United States will uphold previous agreements and ensure the alliance has the capability to defend itself, including from Russian aggression.

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UPDATE: A jury decided on a $125,000 award for a woman who was bit by a neighbor’s dog after veterinarian records showed the dog was highly aggressive, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Plaintiff Claudia Hamrock was attending a party on August 29th, 2009 with her neighbor Denise Dunham when Dunham offered to go to her home and get Bailey’s Irish Cream in order to make Irish coffee for the group. Hamrock and another woman accompanied Dunham to her home, where her 7-year-old, 130-pound Akita dog attacked Hamrock as she pet the animal in a chair.
Hamrock suffered injuries to her face and forearm from the dog’s bites, so far racking up medical bills worth $24,000. She still needs between one and three tissues augmentations to help repair the damage.
Hamrock originally reported to an animal control officer that she was extremely drunk at the time of the incident and could have stepped on the dog, but didn’t remember much. During disposition she changed her story and said she was not intoxicated and could give details of the incident.
The suit went to Chesapeake Circuit Court Judge Randall D. Smith, who allowed testimony by veterinarians who had worked with the dog for the past 3 or 4 years and said they had warned the dog’s owners of its aggressive tendencies.
The judge deferred a ruling on the defense’s argument that the smell of alcohol on Hamrock could have contributed to the dog’s aggression, and there was no evidence to play on it.
The third neighbor who witnessed that attack testified in Hamrock’s favor, saying the woman did not step on the dog.
Under Virginia law, a dog can be assessed for a ‘dangerous dog’ status if it is shown to be aggressive; a status that includes certain restrictions and regulations the dog owner must adhere to.
What might have been a straightforward dog bite claim has been complicated by a woman’s confession that she was heavily intoxicated at the time of the dog attack, reports The VLW Blog.
Claudia Hamrock took up a dog bite claim case in court against the owners of a male Akita dog after it bit Hamrock on the face and arm. The defendants are listed as Jeffery Dunham and Denise Dunham.
However, Hamrock at one point told an animal control officer that she was extremely intoxicated at the time of the attack and did not recall much of the incident. Hamrock said that it was possible she tripped over the dog, but she could not remember.
Hamrock sought to have her confession to the animal control officer excluded in court, but Chesapeake Circuit Judge Randall D. Smith shot that motion down after deciding it was relevant to Hamrock’s credibility in describing the attack. Hamrock gave conflicting testimony of the incident in court.
If the case goes to trial, Hamrock may also have to deal with expert testimony that alcohol fumes have the ability to arouse the canine instinct in dogs. Smith said he would be looking for such testimony.
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC dog bite injury lawyer works with northern Virginia residents who have suffered from dog bite attacks and are looking for fair compensation. Contact us at 703-906-4229 or fill out a free case consultation form.


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More than 50 loyalists turned out to mark the fourth anniversary of the flag protests at Belfast City Hall today.
The small crowd gathered at the entrance to the grounds, where the Christmas market is currently held.
The flag protests started in December 2012 following a vote by Belfast City Council to limit the number of days the Union flag flew from Belfast City Hall from all year round to just statutory days.
Sinn Fein had proposed stopping flying the Union flag completely from City Hall, while the Alliance Party suggested a compromise motion that the flag be flown only on designated days.
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In total, 15 police officers were injured, as well as a press photographer and two security guards and some protesters.
Unionists said they considered the decision to limit the flying of the flag to be an attack on their cultural identity.
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Lets track back to December, the last time my friend Sue and I went hiking (it has been too cold since then). We headed back to the village we visited during the October holiday and had the lady we stayed with the last time show us the trail to continue our Great Wall hike. We had 2 days and finished our first day hike at about 5pm. We went into the village and knocked on the first house. The woman showed us our room which had a warm kang bed waiting for us
By then, Sue's knees felt like pudding and I sensed a cold developing. So, we headed back to Huairou and then to Beijing.
And that was it; I was out sick for the next week, including the Christmas Holiday. New Year was rather entertaining as a bunch of us from work went out for dinner and drinks. We finished at about 3am; a good time was had by all.
Oh,and I almost forgot to mention my 4 day stay in Macau where I went to run the Macau 1/2 marathon. My time was 1:52h, nothing to rave about. While there, I stayed with CS host Wayne who was the perfect host picking me up from the border (I flew to Zhuhai and crossed the border on foot)and giving me my own luxurious room with a view.
Not much happened in 16 days of 2008. I sent in my volunteer application for the 2008 games and have an interview tomorrow. In preparation for Vietnam (and more hiking adventures to remote areas around the world) I finally got my rabies shot which was prohibitively expensive in the US and cost me a fraction of what I would have paid in the US or NZ
Amidst the 3-4 English language magazines circulating in Beijing, I discovered a new one 'Talk'. It's a rather large magazine but the mags focus seems to be geared more towards the professional clientele with less focus on gossip and entertainment than the other mags. I found the following article and couldn't help but include it in my blog. It reflects well on the rapid change of Beijing and takes a look at how the human side reacts during these turbulent times.
Beijing Contradictions or worldly contradictions?
I think all people are essentially the same, even if they wear red (or no) underwear and eat duck ass.
Contradictions seem to thrive in a place where everyone and everything are under constant renovation or subject to rapid change
In such a state of flux, no one seems particularly concerned about a few nagging contradictions and, indeed, some may even come to rely on the general lack of reason as they promote one agenda or another. Why bother about the veracity of a statement, a version of history, or a view of the world, when it would seem to have no bearing on, and may even hamper, the move to the nicer house or better spouse?
Under the laws of contradiction it follows that: being married doesn't necessarily mean not being single; being an historical landmark isn't necessarily an obstacle to also being a modern high-rise; the presence of air pollution may certainly not be the result of pollution in the air; and being a prestigious university is not at all a hindrance to ensuring an education remarkably at odds with notions of higher learning knocking around since the time of Socrates.
With the sudden appearance of a soaring office tower on an empty lot, the equally sudden disappearance of a favorite corner grocer or watering hole, the unexpected departure of a spouse, the surreal resurfacing of some discredited doctrine, the swift appearance of a commercial clone, one begins to lose the motivation to plan ahead for fear of the next betrayal.
Prepare for the opposite, jettison expectations, reserve judgment and live in the moment all ye who enter. To do otherwise is to invite great anguish. One only gets tripped up if one expects the lot to remain empty, the grocer to remain open, the spouse to stay the course, the doctrine to confirm to the daily reality.
Life experience, which forms the basis for how one interacts with the world, is like so much baggage in an alien culture; what is needed is counter-intuition. Forget everything you know. Accept that precious little is utterly knowable. Keep your head down. Become a beautiful bland thing. Mind your business. Write a blog about your love life and the distracting silly controversies of the day. Embrace cultural relativism, and justify and defend the differences when in fact we're all the same. In this way, we will live happily ever after in our state of blissful ignorance, and the contradictions won't seem so damned contradictory.
We also had another trip to Beijing's favored art space - 798 art space in Dashanzi. This is a place where I can meander for hours, albeit preferring warmer temperatures
My latest cultural adventures included attending my first "Crosstalk" (Xiangsheng) and Pingshu (traditional story telling) performance. I very much enjoyed both even though I understood only about 10%. It's the ambience, the people watching and the performer that draw me to these events. The icing is of course that I am the only foreigner there.
Two more weeks and the madness of Chinese New Year will be in full swing. I am vacillating about what to do and where to go. Most likely I will use the time to explore yet undiscovered places in BJ and around. After all, my time here is coming to an end in May and who knows what will happen then. Staying on or traveling? Traveling first and then staying on somewhere else? Moving to another country? Only time will tell. ;-)


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The state recently cut $84 million from higher education to close a $247 million gap in the 2009-’10 budget. The reductions started at the beginning of the fiscal year in July, but the mid-year cuts are more difficult to manage because they must be taken from only six months of revenue. Institutions have learned from past lean years to save a little for a rainy day, but what’s coming in ’10 may be Katrina-sized devastation.
Worse yet, years of shortsighted legislative decisions caused this unfolding fiasco.
With the state forecasting a billion-dollar shortfall in the 2010-’11 budget, colleges and universities are bracing for the worst. The state constitution protects funding for elementary and secondary schools, but higher education gets no such protection. Last year, Commissioner of Higher Education Sally Clausen told the Board of Regents, the state’s coordinating board of higher education, that if the economy doesn’t turn around, higher education will be required to cut $440 million by ’12.
The modern economy has gone past just needing workers who can read, write and compute well; it needs a trained work force. A string of governors and other politicians have pledged to invigorate economic development – to attract cutting-edge jobs – but they can’t do much of that with a crippled higher education system. What desirable industry would want to locate to a state that turns away or poorly educates willing college students?
Do not think that scenario is unlikely. Delgado Community College turned away 1,500 students in fall 2009 because it didn’t have enough teachers and classrooms due to an unexpected surge in enrollment. The Daily Reveille, Louisiana State University’s student newspaper, reported last year that the LSU system submitted a “worse case” budget last year – not yet fully carried out – that included reductions of 518 faculty and 916 support staff on its five campuses and Agriculture Center. The LSU system includes the University of New Orleans.
If Baton Rouge doesn’t find a way to avert or reduce next year’s projected cuts to higher education, students will attend overcrowded classes or not get the courses they need at all.
Officials say they have no choice. But many of these problems are of the state’s own making. Poor planning goes back decades, but contemporary leaders in Baton Rouge can’t seem to learn from past mistakes. Much of this situation could have been avoided if politicians paid attention to economic trends and made decisions based on what was best for the state in the long run rather than supporting popular measures that jeopardize the state’s future.
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The state overbuilt expensive four-year universities for its size and added campuses through the years without ever addressing the original problem.
Legislative interference with how colleges and universities determine tuition has led to the lowest tuition rates in the southern region and hampered colleges’ and universities’ ability to offset state cuts with self-generated income.
The Legislature adopted a student scholarship program called TOPS that it can’t afford.
Officials cut taxes knowing that surpluses created by Katrina recovery wouldn’t continue.
State officials have long known that Louisiana has too many expensive four-year colleges for its population. The state supports a four-year institution per 294,053 residents. North Carolina, which operates one of the country’s most respected public university systems, has one per 576,400 residents. Common sense says to downsize and put the savings into properly supporting what remains, but it’s almost impossible to close or merge campuses once established. It takes a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to close or merge campuses and representatives and senators would fight to save the ones in their districts.
In addition to bloat, college tuition has remained much lower than most other states in the Southern region. Southern Regional Education Board figures show that the median annual tuition and fees reached $5,000 in 2008, compared to Louisiana’s median cost of $3,600. Adjusting for inflation, tuition rates have grown 74 percent in the region since 1998, compared to an increase of 34 percent in Louisiana.
Low tuition is good news for students’ pocketbooks, but the quality of the product is diminished when taxpayers don’t pick up the rest of the tab.
Louisiana’s tuition rates haven’t kept up with the southern average because raising them usually requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislature. The Legislature has allowed some tuition boosts recently, but not enough to offset state budget cuts. Keeping tuition rates low plays well with voters so getting a two-thirds vote to raise them isn’t easy.
A related issue is the TOPS scholarship, which provides free tuition to Louisiana high school graduates who meet certain academic standards. When the Legislature raises tuition, the action also increases the cost of TOPS, now about $130 million a year. The program has resulted in some benefits such as improving college retention and closing the achievement gap between white students and minority students. However, statistics show that 38 percent of the students receiving the grants come from families with annual incomes above $100,000.
All attempts to curb the excesses of the TOPS program have failed for obvious reasons. Fiddling with this popular program could bring political backlash from middle class voters who benefit from it. Because TOPS has proven beneficial in some areas, the issue isn’t eliminating it, but how to reduce the cost. Capping the amount that a student can receive would contain costs and allow institutions to increase tuition without draining state coffers even more.
The above problems might be manageable if the Legislature, with Gov. Jindal’s blessing, had not rolled back tax rates in 2008. The action gave some income tax relief to most taxpayers – especially those in the higher brackets – but the end result was a then-projected loss between $300 and $350 million in state revenue in 2009-’10.
At the time of the rollback, the Public Affairs Research Council said that the action would make the state more reliant on oil and gas revenue. The change “sets the state up for another boom-and-bust cycle,” PAR said.
PAR was dead on right. Those lost tax dollars would have gone a long way in cushioning the state from the Great Recession and preventing the current bloodletting to higher education.
Ed. note: In a surprise move made after press time, Gov. Jindal’s proposed 2010-’11 state budget doesn’t include drastic cuts to higher education.


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Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled “Guidance for Industry: Pre-Storage Leukocyte Reduction of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion.” The draft guidance document provides recommendations on manufacturing and quality assurance applicable to pre-storage leukocyte reduction of blood components intended for transfusion. This draft guidance document describes manufacturing procedures and controls that should be in place and would supersede the FDA memorandum issued on May 29, 1996, entitled “Recommendations and Licensure Requirements for Leukocyte-Reduced Blood Products.”
Submit written comments on the draft guidance at any time, however, comments should be submitted by May 1, 2001, to ensure their adequate consideration in preparation of the final guidance document.
Submit written requests for single copies of “Guidance for Industry: Pre-Storage Leukocyte Reduction of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion” to the Office of Communication, Training, and Manufacturers Assistance (HFM-40), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist the office in processing your Start Printed Page 8411requests. The document may also be obtained by mail by calling the CBER Voice Information System at 1-800-835-4709 or 301-827-1800, or by fax by calling the FAX Information System at 1-888-CBER-FAX or 301-827-3844. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance document.
Submit written comments on the document to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Requests and comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document.Start Further Info
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nathaniel L. Geary, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-17), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448, 301-827-6210.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
FDA is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled “Guidance for Industry: Pre-Storage Leukocyte Reduction of Whole Blood and Blood Components Intended for Transfusion.” The draft guidance document provides FDA recommendations regarding leukocyte reduction and provides information to assist licensed facilities in filing supplements to their biologics licenses to include leukocyte reduced products.
This draft guidance document describes the manufacturing procedures and controls applicable to pre-storage leukocyte reduced blood components for transfusion. Additionally, the agency would streamline the licensing procedure for leukocyte reduced products in order to assist blood establishments in making pre-storage leukocyte reduced products more widely available.
This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115; 65 FR 56468, September 19, 2000). This draft guidance document represents the agency's current thinking on the leukocyte reduction of blood components intended for transfusion. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirement of the applicable statute and regulations. As with other guidance documents, FDA does not intend this document to be all-inclusive and cautions that not all information may be applicable to all situations. The document is intended to provide information and does not set forth requirements.
This draft document is being distributed for comment purposes only and is not intended for implementation at this time. Interested persons may submit to the Dockets Management Branch (address above) written comments regarding this draft guidance document. Written comments may be submitted at any time, however, comments should be submitted by May 1, 2001, to ensure adequate consideration in preparation of the final document. Two copies of any comments are to be submitted, except individuals may submit one copy. Comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. A copy of the document and received comments are available for public examination in the Dockets Management Branch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Dated: January 22, 2001.
Ann M. Witt,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 01-2584 Filed 1-30-01; 8:45 am]
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Sierra Leone's president says authorities are considering another nationwide shutdown after a largely successful one in which teams visited more than 1 million households to hand out information on Ebola and check for sick people.
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