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Survivopedia asthma survivalOne of the most common medical issues today is asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects your ability to breathe. The condition affects the airways, which are the tubes that transport air to your lungs. In the United

States alone, there are almost 20 million people who suffer difficulty with breathing due to asthma and its complications. Indeed, it’s the most common cause of chronic illness in children. In a survival setting, stress and hygiene issues will only make things worse.

{adinserter emp}When people with asthma are exposed to a substance that they are allergic to (an “allergen”), the airways become inflamed.

As the airways become swollen, they constrict and less air gets to the lungs.  As such, you will develop shortness of breath, tightness in your chest, and start to wheeze and cough.This is referred to as an “asthma attack”.

In rare situations, the airways can become so constricted that a person could suffocate from lack of oxygen. This extreme condition is sometimes referred to as “Status Asthmaticus”.

Here are common allergens that trigger an asthmatic attack:

  • Pet or wild animal dander
  • Dust or the excrement of dust mites
  • Mold and mildew
  • Smoke
  • Pollen
  • Severe stress
  • Pollutants in the air
  • Some medicines
  • Exercise

True and False about Asthma

There are many myths associated with asthma; the below are just some:

  • Asthma is contagious (False)
  • You will grow out of it (False-it might become dormant for a time but you are always at risk for it returning)
  • It’s all psychological (False)
  • If you move to a new area, your asthma will go away (False – it may go away for a while, but eventually you will become sensitized to something else and it will likely return)

Here’s a “true” myth: Asthma IS hereditary. If both parents have asthma, you have a 70% chance of developing it compared to only 6% if neither parent has it.

The Symptoms

Asthmatic symptoms may be different from attack to attack and from individual to individual. Some of the symptoms are also seen in heart conditions and other respiratory illnesses, so it’s important to make the right diagnosis.

Symptoms may include:

  • Cough
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Wheezing (usually sudden)
  • Chest tightness (sometimes confused with coronary artery spasms)
  • Rapid pulse rate and respiration rate
  • Anxiety

Besides these main symptoms, there are others that are signals of a life-threatening episode.

If you notice that your patient has become “cyanotic”, they are in trouble. Someone with cyanosis will have blue/gray color to their lips, fingertips, and face.

You might notice that it takes longer for them to exhale than to inhale. Their wheezing may take on a higher pitch. Once the patient has spent enough time without adequate oxygen, they will become confused, then drowsy, and then possibly lose consciousness.

Use your stethoscope to listen to the lungs on both sides. Make sure that you listen closely to the bottom, middle, and top lung areas. In a mild asthmatic attack, you will hear relatively loud, musical noises when the patient breathes for you.

As the asthma worsens, less air is passing through the airways and the pitch of the wheezes will be higher and perhaps not as loud. If no air is passing through, you will hear nothing, not even when you ask the patient to inhale forcibly. This person is in trouble.

Of course, there are a number of lab tests and X-rays that are useful to evaluate this condition, but they will likely be inaccessible in a major disaster or collapse. This is why it is so important to learn basic physical examination skills now.

The cornerstones of asthma treatment are the avoidance of “trigger” allergens and the maintenance of open airways. Medications come in one of two forms: drugs that give quick relief from an attack and drugs that control the frequency of asthmatic episodes.

Your survival group members with asthma should have accumulated a good collection of inhalers. Quick relief drugs that open airways (known as bronchodilators) include Ventolin, Albuterol, and Proventil, among many others.

These drugs should open airways in a very short period of time and give significant relief. These drugs are sometimes useful for people going into a situation where they are exposed to a “trigger”, such as before strenuous exercise.

Don’t be surprised if you notice a rapid heart rate on these medications; it’s a common side effect. By the way, physicians are usually sympathetic to requests for extra prescriptions from their asthmatic patients.

If you find yourself using quick-relief asthmatic medications more than twice a week, you are a candidate for daily control therapy. These drugs work (when taken daily) to decrease the number of episodes and are usually some form of inhaled steroid. There are long-acting bronchodilators as well, such as Atrovent.

Another family of drugs known as Leukotriene modifiers prevent airway swelling before an asthma attack even begins. These are usually in pill form. Often, medications will be used in combination, and you might multiple medications in the same inhaler, such as Advair and Symbicort.

It’s important to figure out what allergens trigger your asthma attacks and work out a plan to avoid them as much as possible. This includes pet dander, cigarette smoke, chemicals, and others.

Natural Remedies that Help

Various breathing methods are thought to help promote well-being and control the panic response seen in asthmatic attacks. Asthmatics tend to breathe faster than non-asthmatics, and many also tend to be “mouth breathers”.

This exposes the lung to cooler and drier air, a possible asthma trigger. Breathing exercises that encourage shallow breathing at a controlled rate may actually reduce asthma symptoms and the need for medicine.

Inhale slowly through your nose and then exhale through pursed lips, or exhale slowly as though you were going to whistle… When you inhale, your abdomen should expand (not your chest). Exhale slowly with your abdomen going inward. Make sure that your exhalation is twice as long as inhalation. This is similar to breathing techniques taught in Yoga classes.

In mild to moderate cases, you might consider the use of natural remedies. There are actually quite a few substances that have been reported to be helpful:

Ginger and Garlic Tea: Put four minced garlic cloves in some ginger tea while it’s hot. Cool it down and drink twice a day. Some have reported a beneficial effect with just the garlic.

Other herbal teas: Ephedra, Coltsfoot, Codonopsis, Butterbur, Nettle, Chamomile, and Rosemary all have the potential to improve an asthmatic attack.

Coffee: Black unsweetened coffee is a stimulant that might make your lung function better when you are having an attack. Don’t drink more than 12 ounces at a time, as coffee can dehydrate you. Interestingly, coffee is somewhat similar in chemical structure to the asthma drug Theopylline.

Eucalyptus: Essential oil of eucalyptus, used in a steam or direct inhalation, is well-known to open airways. Rub a few drops of oil between your hands and breathe in deeply. Alternatively, a few drops in some steaming water will be good respiratory therapy.

Honey: Honey was used in the 19th century to treat asthmatic attacks. Breathe deeply from a jar of honey and you should see improvement in a few minutes. To decrease the frequency of attacks, stir one teaspoon of honey in a twelve ounce glass of water and drink it three times daily.

Turmeric: Take one teaspoon of turmeric powder in 6-8 ounces of warm water three times a day.

Licorice and Ginger: Mix licorice and ginger (1/2 teaspoon of each) in a cup of water. Warning: Licorice can raise your blood pressure.

Black Pepper, Onion, and Honey: Drink ¼ cup of onion juice with a tablespoon of honey, after adding 1/8 tablespoon of black pepper.

Mustard Oil Rub: Mix mustard oil with camphor and rub it on your chest and back. There are claims that it gives instant relief in some cases.

Gingko Biloba leaf extract capsules: Thought to decrease hypersensitivity in the lungs; not for people who are taking aspirin or ibuprofen daily, or anticoagulants like Coumadin.

Vitamin D: Some asthmatics have been diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency.

Lobelia: Native Americans smoked this herb as a treatment for asthma! instead of smoking, try mixing tincture of lobelia with tincture of cayenne in a 3:1 ratio. Put 1 milliliter (about 20 drops) of this mixture in water at the start of an attack and repeat every thirty minutes or so.

With a number of these substances, further research is necessary to corroborate the amount of effect that they have on severe asthma, so take standard medications if your peak flow reading is 60% or less than normal.

Don’t underestimate the effect of your diet on your condition.  Asthmatics should:

  • Replace animal proteins with plant proteins.
  • Increase intake of Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Eliminate milk and other dairy products.
  • Eat organically whenever possible.
  • Eliminate trans-fats; use extra-virgin olive oil as your main cooking oil.
  • Always stay well-hydrated; more fluids will make your lung secretions less viscous.

Acupuncture is thought to have some promise as well in treating the condition.

You might have been taught not to believe in natural remedies, but why not use all the tools at your disposal?

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This article was written as a Guest Writer for Survivopedia by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of

Disclaimer: The opinions voiced by Joe Alton, M.D., and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.,  aka Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, are their own and are not meant to take the place of seeking medical help from your healthcare provider. The practice of medicine without a license is illegal and punishable by law. Seek modern and standard medical care whenever and wherever it is available.

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Joe Alton, also known as “Dr. Bones the Disaster Doctor”, is a medical doctor and Amy Alton, also known as “Nurse Amy”, is an advanced registered nurse practitioner and a certified nurse midwife. They are medical preparedness writers and the authors of the #1 Amazon Bestseller in Survival Skills, Disaster Relief, and Safety/First aid, “The Survival Medicine Handbook”, a guide for when medical help is not on the way. Besides their book, the Altons produce a weekly podcast called the “Survival Medicine Hour”and have a YouTube channel named “drbonespodcast”. The Altons are also contributors to magazines like Backwoods Home, Survival Quarterly, and others. Their popular website at  has over 500 posts on medical readiness. The Altons are also the designers of an entire line of medical kits to deal with issues you might encounter after a catastrophe, and produce instructional DVDs to teach skills that might be useful in times of trouble.

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“Empowerment, inclusion, and activism in business and the arts is one of several programming trends we’ve discovered at SXSW,” says SXSW Programmer Brianna Carney. In RompHims and Boyfriend Jeans: Ungendering Fashion & Fashion Retail, author, producer, performer, and influencer Jacob Tobia and the other panelists will dissect how gendered terms like “boyfriend jeans” and “man buns” actually perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes.”

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Pattern Break: Fashion and Creativity vs. Big Data

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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living

How to Stop Procrastinating

Do you find yourself perpetually putting things off until tomorrow? What if you could get those things sorted today? At times, does it feel like procrastination is holding you back, letting you down, or basically stressing you out? Is your procrastination knocking on the door right now? Maybe it’s coaxing you to read the rest of this very article later today, maybe tomorrow, or maybe even next week? Is the battle ensuing inside of you? It feels like a constant battle, doesn’t it? Are you tough enough to resist the urge to procrastinate? Are you up for the challenge? To learn how to stop procrastinating, starting today?

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Procrastination is something we’re all guilty of at one time or another. Generally speaking, it’s harmless to put off something unimportant until you’re up for dealing with it. The fact of the matter is, procrastination only really becomes a real problem once you begin to believe your own excuses for why nothing gets done. Before you know it, different bits of your life can start falling apart right in front of you. And, in many ways, without you even realizing it.

6 Ways on How to Stop Procrastinating

The good news is, although things can sometimes feel pretty hopeless, there are things you can do to loosen procrastination’s vice-like grip on your life. Shared with you here, are 6 highly effective ways on how to stop procrastinating — whenever it strikes!

1. Start Small

Big goals can make all sorts of things seem too overwhelming. You might be excited about the idea of the final outcome, but knowing how you’re going to get there is another thing entirely. Rather than scrap that big picture thinking, your best bet is to break it down into smaller chunks.

By viewing your big goal this way, you’ll find that smaller steps are easier to achieve and, as such, you’re less likely to find yourself looking for reasons to avoid them. This will help keep you on track and enable you to stay positive and motivated throughout the entire process.

2. Have Specific Deadlines

If you’ve been through any good personal goal setting program, you’ll know about the importance of tying goals with a deadline. To stop yourself from procrastinating, use the same strategy. Along with whatever it is that you’re procrastinating about, give it a specific due date (and time if you have to). For example, set the deadline as 1 October 2018, 8:00 pm.

If there’s no sense of urgency to get something done, you’ll more than likely come up with reasons to put it aside to do later. So do the same thing with everything on your to-do list and you should begin to see those need-to-do tasks in a different light.

Once you’ve got your due dates or deadlines marked for each of your to-do items, put them somewhere you can see them. Keep your written list and their deadlines where you can easily see them. Pin them up somewhere that you can see them. The constant reminder should help you to avoid that procrastination temptation.

3. Change Your Surroundings

Another useful strategy people use is to make changes to their surroundings. Take a good look at the area you’re working in and ask yourself: “Does the environment actually get me into the spirit of working?”. Even if a particular setting has inspired you in the past, it may be time to make a few changes.

As you become too comfortable and familiar with your surroundings, it’s possible it may have lost its effectiveness in igniting the inspiration and motivation within you. Think about what type of environment motivates you. Then give some thought on how you can give your workspace a needed makeover.

4. Change Your Circle

You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.

This quote by American entrepreneur, author, and speaker Jim Rohn is still echoed and remains true in today’s global society. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world or, who you associate yourself with. Procrastination can naturally be influenced by the people you hang out with.

Think for a moment: who are the people you spend the most time with? Are they your friends, colleagues, or peers? Are they ambitious or lazy? Do they say they’re going to do something or, do they just do it? Are they procrastinators or, are they action takers? When you are around these people, do they make you feel energized and inspired? Or, do they drain you of energy?

If you don’t know any ‘go-getters’ that you can rub elbows with, you can always keep tabs on uplifting folks in places like blogs, social media, podcasts, or YouTube. Even if you don’t know them, and they don’t know you, over time, you’ll find that their drive has a way of rubbing off on you. So have a serious think about it. Is the circle of people you spend the most time with serving you well? Who are the type of individuals you need to be around to help stop you from procrastinating?

5. Avoid Perfectionism

Perfectionist tendencies are one of the most common reasons for procrastination. If you’re putting something off because you feel it’s not the “right” time or that things aren’t lined up as perfectly as you’d like them to be, you’re making things more complicated than they should be.

If you wait too long for the perfect moment the perfect moment will pass you by.

Remember, there’s no perfect time to do anything. The longer you wait around for ideal conditions, the longer it will take for you to live your dreams. Forget about waiting for the perfect moment. The reality is, there may never be such a thing. So, the next time you procrastinate telling yourself it’s not the right time or it’s not perfect — just do it!

6. Eliminate Distractions

The modern world is full of amazing technology. The downside is, it also brings with it an incredible array of distractions. The more accessible distractions are, the more likely you are to let your attention drift towards them and away from the task at hand. Leaving your social media tabs open when you’re supposed to be working means you’re much more likely to click on them. And, once you do, hours of wasted time will feel like mere minutes.

Some people go to great lengths of in-fact deactivating their accounts. But, if you don’t want to go quite that far while knowing that you’re easily distracted by the allure of Instagram or Twitter, using a productivity-focused app or plug-ins like StayFocusd, Cold Turkey, or Self-Control can help. These apps limit the amount of time you can spend on specified websites each day helping you to keep your eyes on the prize!

See also: What is Procrastination and What is it Costing You?

Get Smart

The real trick to beating procrastination is to become more aware of your own actions while making the most of the Smart Strategies you’ve learned about here to keep yourself in check. Breaking down your goals, setting deadlines, changing your surroundings, and eliminating distractions can all make a huge difference. Especially when applied together. Your whole life will change when you make a conscious decision to do whatever it takes to quit procrastinating. So, don’t put it off. Put these strategies to work for you today.


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Leon Emanuel Blanck Presented by Elixir Gallery

Last week, Elixir [Timeless]  Gallery, located on the Greek island of Mykonos, held an event with the German designer Leon Emanuel Blanck. In addition to the anatomically constructed menswear that Blanck is known for, it was the first ever presentation of Blanck’s womenswear collection. The event also featured an art installation by the designer that highlighted his unique pattern-making process. Elixir now boasts the most comprehensive collection of Blanc’s work for men and women. Please find our photo reportage from the event below.

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Tacoma Community College » Areas of Study » Career Training » Nursing » Overview » Mission and Goals

Mission and Goals

This applies to student cohorts starting prior to Winter 2016 and the LPN Bridge group Summer 2016. For all other cohorts, view the updated Mission Statement, Values, and the Philosophy and Purpose of Nursing here.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Nursing Program is to provide quality education which is current and responsive to the needs of the community within a nurturing environment that respects the dignity, the autonomy, and the equality of the student.

  • Caring: We believe that caring is a process characterized by empathy and action and that this theme constitutes the foundation of nursing practice.
  • Human Dignity: We value and respect each person recognizing differences. Our teaching practices and the manner in which we work with students reflect our commitment to promote the dignity of each person.
  • Nurturing Environment: We require an organizational environment that values, empowers, enriches, and supports students.
  • Equality: We acknowledge that all students deserve to be treated equitably and justly.
  • Autonomy: We value the right for each student to function independently balanced with that which is necessary for the good of the group.
  • Ethical Decision Making: We believe the decisions involving ethical considerations require a process among those involved.
  • Advocacy: We believe that all populations require support and deserve to be heard. No one shall be without an advocate.
  • Adaptation: We understand that life is a series of changes and that change is necessary.

Philosophy and Purpose of Nursing

The Nursing Program at Tacoma Community College operates in accordance with the stated objectives of Washington Community College District 22. It supports and implements the mission and goals of Tacoma Community College.

The philosophy of the Nursing Program is based on the college and program missions, stated objectives, and goals, and reflects the beliefs of the total faculty group.

The purpose of the nursing education program at Tacoma Community College is to provide the tools to prepare graduates to be safe generalist practitioners of registered nursing.

Faculty members believe that the primary responsibility of the college is to provide quality educational opportunities, which must be current, accurate, and responsive to community needs. The faculty believes that the responsibility of Tacoma Community College in relation to nursing is:

  • To offer citizens, in the area served by Tacoma Community College, a high-quality and reasonably priced pathway to enter the practice of nursing.
  • To provide an educational program for the preparation of registered nurses in response to community needs.
  • To provide a nurturing environment where respect for the dignity, autonomy, and equality of the student are maintained.
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Welcome to Targeting Mitochondria 2018 Congress

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I am excited and honoured to announce on behalf of the Scientific Committee of the World Mitochondria Society the 9th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria which will be held in Berlin, Germany, on October 24-25, 2018.

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Researchers connect two important signalling pathways in cancer and ageing for the first time

Two important signalling pathways in cancer and ageing are connected for the first time

The structure of proteins that protect telomeres (shelterin proteins, from "protective shield") are promising targets to combat cancer, but to date, there has been no effective form for attacking them. In the absence of drugs that destroy telomeres, cancer retains one of its most terrible properties, which is the ability of its cells to divide perpetually. Two years ago, a research group led by Maria A. Blasco at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) hit upon several compounds that caused injury to these protective chromosome structures and now, in a study published in Nature Communications, they show that these drugs achieve this effect by acting on PI3K, a key protein in cancer and ageing. This is the first time that a functional link has been described between this pathway and the telomeres.

For years the Telomeres and Telomerase Group has been investigating pathways to attack telomeres as a form of blocking and causing their death. In a study published in 2015, they described a new strategy to achieve this objective after telomerase inhibitors had failed; telomerase is an enzyme that is necessary for lengthening telomeres, but its inhibition does not have immediate effects on the destruction of telomeres.

"The idea was to look for drugs that were able to reduce levels of TRF1, one of the essential shelterin proteins for the integrity of telomeres," said Blasco. "We found several that, when administered, caused damage in these structures, and this led to the cells not being able to divide, but we did not know what their precise target was."

Removal of telomere protection

In this study, Blasco, together with Paula Martínez and Marinela Méndez-Pertuz (first authors in the paper), proposed the hypothesis that the reduction of TRF1 was due to the action of PI3K, since the compounds developed at CNIO belong to a previously identified series, namely PI3K inhibitors. This molecule forms part of a key pathway in ageing (the first to be identified), described by Cynthia Kenyon thanks to her studies with C. elegans. Likewise, PI3K is one of the most mutated proteins in cancer.

Two important signalling pathways in cancer and ageing are connected for the first time
Credit: Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas

Upon administration of these chemical compounds, the investigators observed that TRF1 levels were reduced and, in addition, the action of PI3K was inhibited, but they did not know if there was a connection or what it could be. This is where another component of the PI3K pathway called AKT comes into play. Under normal conditions, one of the functions of PI3K is to modify AKT, activating it by phosphorylation. However, this reaction does not occur in the presence of PI3K inhibitors.

"We then studied whether AKT modified TRF1 in any way and we saw, through different experiments, that this was indeed the case," said Blasco. "AKT also modified TRF1 by phosphorylation." By blocking PI3K, these phosphorylation reactions were blocked and TRF1 lost stability, its half-life was shortened, and it bound less to the , which was left unprotected.

This finding could have implications in the management of tumours that present PI3K mutations and that are being treated with PI3K inhibitors. In Avatar or PDX mice, Blasco and collaborators determined that the response to treatment with PI3K inhibitors is related to the reduction in the levels of TRF1. In light of these results, it seems that the antitumour activity of PI3K inhibitors depends on their action on TRF1. Therefore, there is reason to believe that those patients who develop resistance to these drugs could benefit from treatment with other TRF1 inhibitors. This is the next step.

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Pictures of Targeting Mitochondria 2017

The 8th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria was again this year organized in Berlin on October 23-24, 2017. The 8th edition was an excellent platform, this year for 273 participants from 44 countries, to share data, ideas, critical comments and opinions alike.

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Grades 2 and 5 Concert Trip

Date: Wednesday - March 29, 2017
Time: 9:50 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: LAC

TASIS has the opportunity again this year to attend an orchestra concert specifically geared toward elementary students performed by the OSI Orchestra at the Lugano LAC. The orchestra will perform an excerpt from the wonderful work Sogno di Una Notte di Mezza Estate (A Midsummer Night's Dream), by Felix Mendelssohn, accompanied by visuals (mimes and shadow puppets) and narration (in Italian).

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The Fund declared a year end dividend of $0.147 per share for shareholders with the record date of December 29, 2017.  The following table sets forth the sources for the dividend.

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Copies of copies of copies infinitum

  Yimbo 14:40 27 Feb 2010

I'm trying to delete some photos from "My Pictures", and each time I try to do this, I get yet more copies appearing - then copies of copies....! I hold down ctrl, select the photos for deletion - but before I get the chance to press "delete", the copies appear - sometimes even when doing the selection!

I had this problem a while back, and the advice then was that it might be a virus - but my computer appears to be clear! Any ideas folks? I'm using XP home.

  Sea Urchin 14:46 27 Feb 2010

It's caused by holding down the Ctrl key for too long - you might have to bite the bullet and just right-click and select Delete. Try doing a few like that, and then perhaps go back to trying to select a few at a time.

  Technotiger 14:47 27 Feb 2010
  Terry Brown 14:49 27 Feb 2010

Instead of trying to do it manually, download Visipics, . This is afree program and will find all your duplicates and let you select what you want to delete.

There is a minor bug: to cure do the folllowing:

When you have selected all the photo's you want to delete, go to File and click on 'Save Ignored photo's',then goto delete and delete your duplicates.

If you do not do this, it will delete all your copies, including the unmarked ones.

  Technotiger 14:49 27 Feb 2010

Hmm, I think I have just remembered how this is done - instead of holding down Ctrl, hold down Shift (yes, Shift), then highlight first pic and last pic then press Delete on keyboard.

  compumac 14:53 27 Feb 2010

It is a common mistake. I have done it a nubmer of times as Sea Urchin states. It is not a virus. Follow his advice. The problem is caused when selecting toooooo many files/photos to copy at a time and the pressure/holding down on the Control key.

  Sea Urchin 14:55 27 Feb 2010

The Shift key only works if all the photos you wish to delete are in sequence - if you are picking out individual pics you need the Control key.

  Technotiger 15:08 27 Feb 2010

Exactly, so multiple copies ad infinitum will be in sequence, so Shift followed by 2nd copy and last copy, then delete, will leave just the original pic.

  skeletal 15:08 27 Feb 2010

You can always use Shift to get a block of files then Control to individually DEselect the files you want to save (i.e. rather than select the ones to delete).

Also, you can release the Control key every so often as you make the selections/deselections.

  john bunyan 15:09 27 Feb 2010

Another suggestion: Create a folder (called, say "To Delete") drag and drop all the photos or duplicates into it , then drag the folder to the recycle bin or simply delete the folder.

  Yimbo 15:09 27 Feb 2010

I've tried selecting and deleting up to 3 at a time, and this seems to work. Thanks (again!) Sea Urchin. I also tried your suggestion, Technotiger, using the shift key - and this works a treat! I'll have a look at "Moleskin Soft" and "Visipics" for future reference!

So, thanks folks, for your help!

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Information on "BRAS" and how ISPs use them?

  hhh123kid 22:01 19 Mar 2010

I'm currently on an isp and can't really move isp for various reasons. Currently my internet performance is very poor at peak times causing massive packet loss and making video conversations, remote desktop, gaming ect impossible during these times.

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When I do a tracert I go through my ISPs "bras2" which is where all the problems are. Many other people are complaing in my area too.

Tonight I tested 2 of my friends connections who are on the exact same package for the problem. It didnt show up and I noticed that they go through the isp's "bras1".

I was wondering if I ring up the isp and ask to be moved from "bras2" to "bras1" can they do it or are there conditions that mean I cant be moved?

This has been going on since November so any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

  hhh123kid 15:51 20 Mar 2010

  bremner 16:16 20 Mar 2010

I am no backbone expert but click here and it seems to suggest that the RAS is within the BT Network and not something the ISP necessarily have control over.

You will only get the answer by asking your ISP.

  rdave13 16:24 20 Mar 2010

Found this info, don't know if it helps?
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2-Port USB 3.0 Dual System KVM Swap Adapter with File Transfer

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The SVUSB3DSA 2-Port USB 3.0 Dual System Swap KVM Switch lets you share video, keyboard/mouse input and transfer files between two Windows® systems, all through a standard USB 3.0 connection to each. Once connected, you can move your mouse cursor naturally between systems for seamless KVM control.

This USB KVM switch features display sharing (extended or mirrored mode) from either computer, turning your second laptop, tablet or desktop into a shared display. Integrated touchscreen support means that if one or both of your connected systems has a touchscreen, you can use touch to control the computer being mirrored or extended.

Integrated support for file transfers makes it easy to share files through the USB 3.0 KVM connection. With the click of a button, a file transfer window opens that allows you to either drag-and-drop or copy / paste files to any directory on the opposite computer. The device also supports clipboard sharing, so you can copy and paste text from one system to another.

The USB 3.0 interface provides a 5 Gbps data channel to ensure fast file transfers and smooth video streaming / sharing operations, while offering backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

Backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Cables Included Yes
Chipset ID MCT - WH90
KVM Ports 2
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Rack-Mountable No
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Maximum Number of Users 1
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Host Connectors 2 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
OS Compatibility Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64)
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How can your smartphone protect you? – A case study with PathGO

You never really expect to be in an accident or in danger. It is just one of those things that you cannot predict. But what you can do is safeguard yourself by taking certain precautions that will prepare you to take swift actions in the face of unexpected events.

However, that is easier said than done. Let’s be practical here for a moment. It is incredibly hard to be cautious all the time. There you are, walking or driving down the street, with a million thoughts shooting through your mind, your body is in auto-pilot mode. You subconsciously know where you are headed but are you really paying attention? Is it possible that something sudden could catch you off-guard? In these moments of routine humdrum, it would be nice to have a go-to strategy, tucked away somewhere in the depths of your pockets, to help you out in a case of danger. Yep, your smartphone is capable of doing that.

In this article, we will take a look at an app that was recently launched on the App store, has seven patents and is supposedly the best automated personal security app available for free.

To make you understand the working of the technology present in the app, in different scenarios, we would like to tell you a story. A story about Lily. Lily is a typical city person who likes to walk around the city and take her car out for longer commutes.

Scenario 1

Suppose, Lily is driving her car on the highway, it is pretty late into the night and unfortunately, she gets into an accident. The force of the collision knocks her smartphone off its holder. But, luckily for her, PathGO senses that crash and immediately starts beeping, counting down the seconds to when an emergency message would be sent to all of Lily’s latest contacts with the following details.

  • Her current location
  • A live tracking link
  • Quick call to action button

How does this safety feature work? How can PathGO measure impact?

Accident protection mode -Impact sensing - PathGO Security App
The app features full control over the parameters and their sensitivities

PathGO can detect an impact in any case of physical activity like running, driving, biking etc. There are three sensors available in your smartphone that are activated and used (either separately or in unison) for this feature to work. These three sensors are

  • Gyroscope – Measures angular velocity and is used to detect accidents that include rolls
  • Accelerometer – Measures acceleration/deacceleration and is used to detect sudden changes in speed (impacts)
  • Barometer  – Measures pressure but can also be used to check altitudes and detect accidents involving free fall

This feature works automatically in the background and you can fine tune the sensitivities of the sensors or switch it off in the settings section of the app.

Scenario 2

Lily is taking a walk through a shady neighborhood. It’s quite isolated and Lily feels unsafe. So she activates the Keyword function on PathGO. In case an emergency presents itself, she just has to shout out some words (of her choice) and the app gets to work. First off, it records a small sound clip, then sends a message to all the listed contacts with her current location, call-to-action button, and live position tracking.

The feature

Listening mode - PathGO Security App
The listening mode can be accessed directly from the homepage or you can schedule it to start automatically at a certain instant (left). Users can set their own keywords to activate the emergency countdown (right)

PathGO has a listening mode function, which can be activated right from the home screen. This feature listens to certain keywords using the phone’s microphone, which when detected, initiates voice recording, an alarm and then sends a message to all pre-selected contacts with all the important information as mentioned above, along with a short audio clip of a preselected duration. The listening mode alarm can be activated with a loud scream too.

If your phone is in a bag or tucked deep into your jacket, you may need a pair of earphones with a mic for this feature to work.

Scenario 3

Lily has a long walk towards her university and she passes a couple of shady areas in her route. She pre-sets these locations in her PathGO app and the app activates itself for that particular region. In the case of any emergency that the phone detects within this region, the security system kicks in.

The feature

Geofence protecction mode - PathGO Security App
Setting up a geofence is easy. Users can set multiple geofences.

Using GPS and PathGO, you can create geofences. Essentially, geofences are areas where you want the app to activate its listening mode or accident protection mode. Or as stated above, you can use it to set a perimeter on a smartphone, which if breached by someone would alert you. This feature is a part of PathGO’s ability to connect multiple devices via the app. It extends to live location tracking too.

Additional features

  • Schedules
  • Activity exclusion
  • Instant SOS etc
  • Record videos

Upcoming features

Some of the upcoming features include

  • Proximity alarms
  • Close range messaging (send distress signals to closest security personnel like campus police, mall security, park rangers etc)
  • Voice commands
  • Cloud-based safety services.

The app works perfectly as soon as it is installed. All of the above screens give users an option to edit the preconfigured settings and get more control over them.

One of the best things about PathGO is that it uses self-learning algorithms to analyze each event on a case by case basis. For instance, if you trigger an alarm by accident and cancel it before the SOS signal gets sent out, the app learns this and makes sure that this anomaly doesn’t take place again.

PathGO is a culmination of nine years of work. The app is designed to work with the most minimum amount of manual actions. The developers believe that since emergencies present themselves unannounced, a safety app should be able to respond instantaneously, like a friend. PathGO makes ubiquitous security one step closer to reality.

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Homemade Peppermint Oreos

Homemade Peppermint Oreos – soft chocolate cookies with a peppermint cream cheese frosting. Great for Christmas cookie plates.

Homemade Peppermint Oreos - the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

I make a lot of cookies around here. So here are a couple of rules I swear by to ensure that your cookies are as good as they can possibly be.

5 Essential Rules to Making Good Cookies:
1) Do not overbake. For those of you who have read my blog for a while you know this is a pet peeve of mine. I have a hard time leaving any cookie alone but if it’s overbaked I can easily leave it. It ruins everything about the cookie when it’s overbaked…the texture, the color, the taste…

2) Always use real butter. Some of you may argue with me on that but these are my rules so real butter it is. If it says to have your butter at room temperature, make sure it is. That makes a huge difference too when you have to cream the ingredients together.

3) Use parchment paper. I never make cookies without it. I’ve done tests, one batch with it and one without parchment paper and the ones with parchment paper always win. You can reuse it too most of the time.

4) Always use real pure vanilla…not imitation. I can tell the difference in taste so splurge a little and buy the good stuff.

5) Use large or x-large eggs. Most recipes don’t specify but in general when they call for eggs in the recipe they assume you are going to use large or x-large eggs.

Today’s my hubby’s birthday. So I thought why not one more cookie to celebrate. I did a guest post about these but haven’t posted them on this blog yet. So this is kind of the 13th cookie in the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies.

Sure, fancy schmancy desserts have their place, but I tell you people don’t always love to commit to a huge slice of cake or dessert.

These Homemade Peppermint Oreos are portable and easy to grab and eat. Trust me, they are always one of the first things gone when I take them to a party.

You can’t go wrong with these – Oreos, peppermint, sprinkles…are you in love yet?

If you love peppermint, you’ll love this Peppermint Cookie Cutter Bark.

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Homemade Peppermint Oreos

  • 2 (18.25 ounce) boxes Devil’s food cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 (8ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • sprinkles or crushed candy cane for decorating
  • green or red food coloring ((optional))

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a mixer. The batter will be very stiff. Pinch of pieces of batter and roll into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a small glass bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and peppermint extract and mix until the icing is smooth. Color frosting green or red if desired. Spread half of the cookies with icing and top with remaining cookies.
  4. Roll in sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or just leave them plain.
  5. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags. Makes 2 dozen cookies.
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  1. Love this 13th cookie!!!! Looks sooo festive and yummy:)

  2. Happy Birthday to your hubby!! I wish I had someone who would make me homemade oreos 😛

    The photos of the 12 cookies kind of looks like a calendar♥ If I had that on my wall, I’d probably spend the entire day gazing at it and drooling haha

  3. Great tips and fabulous cookies!!! I love the simplicity of them and how pretty they came out! Happy Birthday to your husband 🙂

  4. I love the 12 days of Christmas cookies idea! I looked at all of your posts and think they’re awesome.

  5. Well these cookies look awesome, I can so see they would be a hit. Thanks for all the cookie recipes you have posted, can’t wait to start baking.

  6. Ahh these are beautiful! Will definitely be making these for a Christmas party this weekend!

  7. Your 12 days of cookies were AWESOME! The 13th cookie is too cute…love it!

  8. Great tips and loving this recipe! Will defiantly have to give it a go 🙂

  9. I am torn between day 9 and day 13… beautiful pics!

  10. those peppermint oreos look great! nice and easy for holiday baking, too

  11. Happy bday to your hubby! These look incredible!

  12. Thanks for the tips! I made cookies last night and used parchment paper for the first time and it worked out so well! The cookies were delicious and it was so easy to remove them from the pan.

  13. Thanks for the tips! All of your cookies look so good 🙂

  14. I think this is my favorite cookie so far! they sound soo gooooood 🙂

  15. I made these today, but have a few questions:
    Do they gave to be refrigerated?
    My icing came out runny & so my cookies don’t look very pretty. What did I do wrong?

  16. @Karisa,
    The only thing I can think of is that maybe your butter was too soft? You can always add more powdered sugar if your frosting is runny. I store mine in the refrigerator and then take them out a little bit before I serve them.
    Good Luck,

  17. Thx, ill try that next time. They still tasted wonderful!

  18. I totally made this for my family christmas party on Christmas eve and they were a hit! So much easier then I expected. Haha note to self: Leave some home to save some for ourselves haha. So good, thanks for sharing.

  19. These were so fun to make!! They were a total hit! Thanks!

  20. I hate that i’m from norway and don’t have the Devil’s food cake mix :'(

  21. These look AWESOME! wondering what size boxes cake mix and brand do u use?

    • Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} says:

      I’m not particular about a brand. Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines work great. Use the 18.25 ounce box.

  22. I’ve made these in the past worth no problems and loved them. I made them about a month ago and the batter was so very sticky that I couldn’t roll them into balls. Could it be to blame on the cake mix I used? I used the kind with pudding in the mix.


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French heritage shows through with those appealing little touches.
French heritage shows through with those appealing little touches.

European not short on flair

WE are so spoilt for choice for compact SUVs these days that manufacturers are always on the lookout for that point of difference which will make their offering stand out from the crowd.

Quirky or luxury inclusions are a good place to start, with novelty storage solutions and five-star safety ratings also good deal sealers.

The Renault Koleos may be a relative newcomer to the SUV market but it is certainly not short on flair and finesse.

It may share the same bones as the Nissan X-Trail but is proud of its French heritage, sometimes even boastful, and is bursting with those little touches that give that appealing European feel.

The retractable rear window sun blinds are one of those quiet niceties that make a world of difference.

Sun shields are essential for families with babies and young kids and the ones on the market are often flimsy, have to be custom-made to suit your vehicle, or cost an arm and a leg.

It doesn't take long for them to succumb to the elements and they often restrict vision when turning or changing lanes.

This Renault feature brings seemingly small but welcome relief. The sun blind is there when you need it and retreats easily when you don't, making the task of ferrying around young people a slightly less arduous affair.

Renault does not skimp on luxury with the Koleos boasting beautiful leather seating and quality soft-touch plastics accented by a carbon fibre effect in the cabin. Seats are supportive and pliable and electronically adjustable. Leg and headroom are generous up front, a bit less so but still comfortable in the rear.

Controls are close to hand, easy to operate and aesthetically pleasing. The tailgate splits horizontally and the boot can be accessed by opening just the top half if necessary, which makes life easier in tight parking spaces.

On the road

Our test vehicle was well served by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine nicely matched to the CVT automatic.

The Koleos has plenty of power on demand and showed impeccable manners both in the city and on the open road.

Manoeuvrability is excellent, it's is a bit softer than the X-Trail and surefooted in the wet. It is also surprisingly good off the beaten track.

Our meanderings held none of the dangers of the Paris-Dakar rally, but the Koleos was equal to the task.

The steering could do with a bit more feel though and the turning circle improved, but all-in-all it delivers a pleasurable drive.

What do you get?

The Privilege is top of the range and inclusions reflect that. Safety features include front, side and curtain airbags as well as electronic stability control with traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, and ABS braking with emergency brake assist.

There's heated seats and power folding mirrors, electronic park brake, dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation, parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose sound system with six-CD stacker and seven speakers.

Other contenders

This sector is bursting at the seams with the Koleos doing battle against the Holden Captiva ($39,990), Hyundai ix35 ($34,990), Nissan X-Trail ($34,490), Mazda CX7 ($38,990), Kia Sportage ($38,990) and the Volkswagen Tiguan ($42,990).

A conversation mirror mounted just above the rear-view mirror and aeroplane-style tray tables for back seat passengers adds to the kid-friendly appeal.

The boot isn't that big, but there are other good storage ideas including underfloor compartments and extra large map pockets.

We found the navigation system a bit tedious to operate, and touch screens would be a more preferable option to the little joystick now on offer.

Also, the lack of a reversing camera is puzzling. Word is that Renault has been having some trouble getting the required electronics to pair up but their people are hard at work.

Running costs

Official figures claim 9.5 litres per 100km and we found that pretty close to the mark. Servicing costs and part replacements could be on the dear side but the Koleos does come with a three-year unlimited kilometre guarantee and 24-hour roadside assist.

Funky factor

The trademark Renault grille, curvaceous front and modern rear styling give the Koleos something to crow about. Of course, it helps that it is French.

The low-down

We found the Koleos a rather nice surprise.

Its stylish interior, modern exterior and plateful of extras combine nicely with an honest drive performance to make this offering a rather useful all-rounder.

Vital statistics

Model: Renault Koleos Privilege.

Details: Five-door, four-wheel drive compact SUV.

Transmission: Continuously variable automatic.

Engine: 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder petrol generating maximum power of 126kW @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 226Nm @ 4400rpm.

Consumption: 9.5 litres/100km combined average.

CO2 emissions: 228g/km

Bottom line: $43,990.

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Prosper Across Generations®

Budgeting for Family in the Family Business

November 03, 2016
© Evening Tao

By Jennifer Pendergast, Ph.D.

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One of the hallmarks of highly functioning ownership groups is their ability to maintain strong family relationships even as the family grow larger and more dispersed.  To help strengthen family bonds, many successful business-owning families conduct shareholder meetings, family retreats, family council work and development of active communication channels. Often, initial family governance activities are undertaken without much thought to an overall budget. As the activities expand, questions are raised among the family: How much can the family afford? What activities are most important? Who will pay and for whom?

We find that implementing a formal budgeting process for family work is valuable, regardless of whether these questions have been raised. Creating a budget engages the family, shareholders and management in a conversation that aligns them around its goals and priorities for the family and the business. It also makes explicit the investment is being made in family unity and shareholder development.

Where do we start?

Development of a budget is often prompted by management or the board of the family enterprise, as they are the ones funding the family activities. In this case, the family council will submit a budget to management or board for approval as part of the business budget cycle. Often, budgets don’t vary significantly from year to year, so the council may put in a request to match funding from prior years.

When the budgeting process is the responsibility of the family council, many are faced with the challenge of determining the “right” amount to spend on family activities. While it would be useful to have a rule of thumb to determine a family budget, the factors that drive the expenses are too complex to define a simple metric such as a percentage of profits. When setting a budget, a family must take into consideration its culture, climate and objectives.

For instance, how does your family feel about spending money on nice trips? Do you value investment in education? Should service to the family (such as family council members) be volunteer or paid positions? Answers to questions like these can help you determine your family’s culture.

Similarly, climate affects financial allocations. If the economy is suffering or your business is facing a downturn, it may be a time to rein in expenses. Even if money is available to pay for a nice family trip in a slow economy, the signal sent to employees who are facing layoffs, hiring freezes or suspension of raises may be inappropriate.

Ultimately, the primary driver of budget should be the family’s goals, which may include:

  • Next-generation leadership development
  • Investment in family relationships
  • Development of family policies or governance structures
  • Definition of ownership vision and financial objectives
  • Improvement in communication infrastructure (e.g., website, newsletter)
  • Family education  family about the roles and responsibilities of ownership

Goals should to be filtered through the lenses of culture and climate to determine an appropriate budget. Goals can be achieved in different ways such as inexpensive webinars vs. contracting speakers for a family event or holding a family meeting at corporate headquarters vs. a high-end resort. Whatever the approach, maximum attendance is necessary to accomplish the goals listed here. Most families find that an attractive location and interesting activities increase attendance.

What are the cost categories?

As families get larger, family meetings are the primary driver of the budget. We find that families who meet twice a year are more cohesive than those who meet less often. Ideally, one shareholder meeting is held at headquarters with presentations by management and the other meeting focuses on building family relationships. Some families hold their annual family-focused meeting at a resort location while others save up for a destination trip every few years. Beyond location, cost is driven by the geographic dispersion of family members, extracurricular activities, on-site child care and whether the family pays for family travel to meetings.

In addition to family meetings, budget categories can include:

  • Communication (newsletter, website)
  • Seminars/education (family business conferences, paid webinar series)
  • Consulting resources (meeting facilitation, assistance in developing family policy/governance)
  • Compensation for service (family council participation, administrative support)

After defining your goals and cost categories, draft a budget then evaluate based on affordability and adjust accordingly.

Who pays: the business or the family?

The final step requires consideration of the various sources of funding. Most families pay for family meetings out of business profits, but you should consult with your accountant about allocating family expenses to the business. Typically these expenses can come under the heading of shareholder relations. Some allocate a percentage of dividends to pay for family expenses -- the downside being that these expenses are paid after taxes. Some families establish trusts earmarked for family activities while others contribute to a family pool to fund family engagement.

The benefits to the company when using corporate money to pay for family activities:

  • It is an investment in shareholders (similar to a shareholder relations expense in a public company) and can be deducted prior to taxes with careful planning.
  • The company demonstrates its support and commitment to the shareholder base and creates an ongoing commitment to the business.
  • The company receives the benefits of ensuring it has a strong, cohesive, educated shareholder group, which is a strong determinant of family business success.
  •  Shareholders who spend time together tend to have a greater connection to each other and to the business.

There are also benefits to having shareholders fund at least part of the family activity cost. It ensures the money is spent on the priorities that really matter to shareholders. It also sends a clear message to the company that owners are truly invested and care about the future of the business. And, no matter which budget category is assigned to these expenses, it ultimately comes out of the shareholders’ pockets.

How do we stick to the budget?

Regardless of who funds the activities, the budgeting process helps families be good stewards of their resources. Beyond setting the budget, ensuring accountability for sticking to the plan is important as well. We recommend capturing the budgeting process in a formal policy which could include:

  • a timeline for submitting the budget;
  • who is responsible for approving the budget categories that will be covered;
  • who is responsible for paying expenses;
  • how expenses will be tracked;
  • how individuals will be reimbursed for expenses they pay individually;
  • and, who will review the budget to ensure it is being followed.

This policy should be agreed upon by the family and business board if they are funding some or all activities.

Regardless of your culture, climate and goals, developing a budget forces the family to reflect on its goals and appreciate the investment made in the family. Similarly, it encourages management to reflect on the importance of maintaining a strong shareholder base and the expenditures required to achieve cohesion. Investing in the family not only validates that the business is committed to its owners, but that the owners are just as committed to their business.

Articles purchased or downloaded from Family Business Consulting Group® are designed to provide general information and are not intended to provide specific legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice. Since your individual situation may present special circumstances or complexities not addressed in this article and laws and regulations may change, you should consult your professional advisors for assistance with respect to any matter discussed in this article. Family Business Consulting Group®, its editors and contributors shall have no responsibility for any actions or inactions made in reliance upon information contained in this article. Articles are based on experience on real family businesses. However, names and other identifying characteristics may be changed to protect privacy.

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