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Your unofficial guide to television licence rules, regulations, loopholes and enforcement in the UK.
This blog is to highlight the unjust persecution of legitimate non-TV users at the hands of TV Licensing. These people do not require a licence and are entitled to live without the unnecessary stress and inconvenience caused by TV Licensing's correspondence and employees.
If you use equipment to receive live broadcast TV programmes, or to watch or download on-demand programmes via the BBC iPlayer, then the law requires you to have a licence and we encourage you to buy one.
Friday, 19 December 2014
Bracknell TV Licensing Goon Behaving Badly
4 comments:
- Pete said...
I suppose if the Gestapo demand that the video is removed and burnt from you tube that would confirm that he is one of their's. However they're all probably sunning themselves on their islands so we may have to wait 'til the New Year.
- 20 December 2014 at 10:29
I've read Police advice that says if you do not know the caller you should speak to them through the door and take their id through the letter box and examine it closely. You should also look up the phone number of the organisation in the phone book/online and call them to check the caller is genuine (anyone can fake a corporate id card in photoshop) before opening the door and returning the id. Anyone who doesn't conduct their visit in line with advice given by the police can't be genuine, can they? Unless a genuine BBC/TVL goon. The police also say that genuine callers will be happy to make an appointment to visit but we all know such niceties are beneath the BBC/TVL.
Link: http://www.norfolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/homesecurity/boguscallersroguetraders/roguetraders.aspx
- 26 December 2014 at 08:15
I've never seen a TV License Goon (my tactic of never answering the door unless by prior appointment works a treat). But if someone did say: 'I'm from TV Licensing' I would challenge them on basis TV Licensing is a BBC trademark, and trademarks cannot employ people. Could be an interesting discussion …
- 1 February 2015 at 20:27
- Minbu said...
They're just digging their own grave!
- 1 February 2015 at 21:26


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Dear Readers,
I'm writing this guide as universal as possible so that anybody who's interested in pursuing this field can get a definitive idea of what to do, where to go and how. I will update this as frequent as possible. There have been several inquiries on studying architecture, so I wish I could redirect them to this topic. Although I'm attached to UTM, my intention is purely altruistic and to provide information as neutral as possible.
The Architecture Profession: A Brief Introduction
1.0 What is an Architect?
Architecture is one of the oldest profession in the world. An architect is a designer of buildings. They don't actually construct them, because they have builders working for them. Architects are the leader in the construction industry, usually second only to the client or developer. They don't just design buildings, architects also take into consideration the clients needs and requirements and protects their rights.
2.0 Governing Bodies
The architecture profession in Malaysia is protected by law. The regulating and governing body of the architecture profession in Malaysia is known as Lembaga Akitek Negara (LAM). They govern the entire profession starting from the definition of an architect under the Malaysian Constitution, licensing, practice, acts and enactments as well as education.
The other body that concerns the well being of architects themselves is Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia. It functions as an association that takes care of its members, organize functions and manages the professional development of an architect from the lowest to highest qualification.
3.0. Practicing Architecture
Just like Bar exams for lawyers, architects also require certain level of qualification that is a standard worldwide. The qualifications are known as PAM Part 1, 2 and 3. The equivalent of this is RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), AIA (American Institute of Architects) and RAIA (Royal Australian Institute of Architects).
Pre-University (STPM/A-levels eq)
Part 1 Degree (3 years)
Part 2 Degree/Masters (2 years)
Part 3 Examination
The diagram above shows the career path of an architect. After graduating with Part 2, a person is known as an architect, and will be able to practice according to the job specification of an architect. This should be the minimum target of anyone pursuing this profession. Anything less is a waste of time.
These qualifications can be obtained in two ways:
- Obtaining a fully accredited degree (or equivalent) that carries Part 1 or 2 equivalent.
- Sitting for individual exams after obtaining a non-accredited degree for Part or 2.
Part 3 can only be obtained after practicing as an architect for a minimum of 2 years and fulfilling all the project requirements set by LAM. Fulfilling these needs, the architect will then submit themselves to a series of interviews and exams to determine that they are capable and absolutely qualified. These exams are conducted by PAM.
So how do one study to become an architect?
4.0. Common Paths to Studying Architecture
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BLUE – degrees that lead to LAM accredited Part 2 architecture.
GREEN – degrees that lead to LAM accredited Part 1 architecture.
YELLOW – degrees that in currently unaccredited by LAM, but is of Part 1 or 2 equivalent.
ORANGE – diplomas that are sub-Part 1.
GREY – pre-university certificates.
RED – LAM qualifications exams to be taken independently.
List of Abbreviations:
UTM – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
USM – Universiti Sains Malaysia
UM – Universiti Malaya
UiTM – Universiti Teknologi MARA
UIAM/IIUM – Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia / International Islamic University Malaysia
UKM – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
UPM – Universiti Putra Malaysia
LUCT – LimKokWing University of Creative Technology
UCSI – University College Sedaya International
Taylor's – Taylor's University College Malaysia
Alfa – Alfa International College (formerly known as Alif)
IUCTT – International University College of Technology Twintech
ITP YPJ – Institut Teknologi Perindustrian, Yayasan Pelajaran Johor
Poli KPM – Politeknik Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia
UCI – Unity College International
The diagram above illustrates, as simple as possible, the route to become an architect after SPM. There are several ways to do so, and it is totally up to a person. The choices are quite open, where students can generally study fulltime in Malaysia, partly in Malaysia+overseas, or fully overseas.
Each of the choices above have its own advantage and disadvantages. This I will elaborate further in the future. Most important factors are time and money. So the next question would be: where can you study architecture?
4.1. Schools, Accreditation and Level of Qualification
LAM in collaboration with Lembaga Akreditasi Negara (LAN) frequently assesses schools (once every 5 years) in order to maintain the standard of education for architecture. New schools will need to be assessed fully before given accreditation. As I've mentioned before, to obtain Part 1 and 2 qualifications, the diploma or degree must be accredited by LAM and LAN.
Locally, schools that have obtained PAM Part 1 are:
UTM, UiTM, UM, USM, UIAM, UPM, UKM, Taylor's and UCSI
Schools that have obtained PAM Part 2 are:
UTM, UiTM, UM, USM, UIAM and UPM
Schools that are recognized to conduct architecture education but not yet accredited by LAM are:
Limkokwing, Alfa College (formerly Aliff College), IUCTT (L&G Twintech) and Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC)
Schools not currently accredited usually have a partner or twinning programmes with other accredited universities. LUCT for example is partnering with Curtin University, which by the time a student graduates from Curtin, they will acquire a PAM part 2 equivalent qualification.
Important note: In architecture education, there are two bodies awarding recognition/accreditation: LAN/MQA and LAM. LAN/MQA is responsible in ensuring that the course offered complies to the standard of awarding an academic certificate (diploma, degree etc). Not having a LAN/MQA recognition simply means the school does not have high enough standard to award a single degree, let alone an architectural degree. LAM on the other hand monitors the quality of architecture education, ensuring that a degree produces qualified architect for practice. Not having LAM accreditation means the degree still has value, but not enough to become a legally licensed architects. However graduates still have the option to take LAM exams independently.
4.2. Accredited International Schools
Studying overseas is one of the recommended option to study architecture. It is advised that an architect to travel as much as they can, to understand other buildings, arts and cultures. I personally would recommend studying in Europe, as you can really benefit a lot from travel. Listed below are accredited schools by LAN & LAM, which upon graduation, you will be automatically awarded PAM part 2, an additional qualification apart from the given RIBA equivalent.
(Meaning if you graduated from these schools, you can work both overseas and in Malaysia.)
Adelaide, Canberra, Deakin, Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW), New South Wales Institute of Technology, Queensland, Queensland Institute of Technology, Tasmania-Launceston, Sydney, South Australia, Curtin University of Technology and Western Australia.
University College Dublin
University of Hong Kong
University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington
Robert Gordon (Aberdeen), Bath, The Queen's University (Belfast), Central England Univ (Birmingham), Brighton, Cambridge, Kent Inst. of Art&Design (Canterbury), Wales (Cardiff), Greenwich (Dartford), Dundee, Heriot-Watt (Edinburgh), Mackintosh (Glasgow), Strathclyde (Glasgow), Huddersfield, Humberside (Hull), Leeds Metropolitan, De Montford (Leicester), Liverpool John Moores, Liverpool, Architecture Association (London), The Bartlett (London), Kingston, North East London Polytechnic, Westminster (London), North London, South Bank (London), Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, Plymouth Polytechnic, Portsmouth and Sheffield.
List above are courtesy of Lembaga Akitek Malaysia
4.3. Common Paths after Finishing Part 1
The diagram above illustrates common paths that most architecture students with Part 1 took after finishing up their first degrees. Yellow choices indicate academic paths, and blue choices indicate work/practice paths. It is also common that students choose to work for a year or two before continuing for their Part 2. Having work experience tremendously boosts their chances to land a place in a university, not to mention the advantage of experience they have over other students who went straight from Part 1.
5.0. Planning Your Studies
5.1. SPM Subject Relevance
Due to so many questions about what subject(s) to take during SPM that would be considered relevant to architecture, I've tabled out all the SPM subjects (not including vocational subject category) and explained more or less on its relevancy to architecture education.
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i. Subject – Subjects that have been categorized according to its similar contribution towards architecture education.
ii. Category – Keywords of relevant knowledge or skills that is attributed to the subject in architecture education.
iii. Description – A brief description on what the subject could contribute when studying architecture.
iv. Relevance – The value of taking that particular subject in relation to learning architecture.
This table is not to be confused with the intake requirement for any university. This list compiles the relevance of the subjects according to the typical architecture curriculum. Meaning, not taking a "Very Relevant" subject does not put you at a disadvantage when applying for architecture compared to those taking it.
The other reason for this table is to demystify the common misconception that students need Math, AddMath, Physics and Arts in architecture, where in actual fact, those requirements are only needed when applying for the course. The purpose of this table is to provide general knowledge so anyone who just finished PMR could decide which subject they want to take for SPM in order to benefit the most during architecture education.
Updated :
(4 Jan) List of LAM Accredited International Schools
(4 Jan) Updated diagram 4.0 to include Taylor's and LUCT paths
(4 Jan) Inserted spoiler tags to keep everything tidy
(26 Jan) Inserted item 4.3: Common paths after finishing part 1
(2 Feb) Added section 5.0. Planning Your Studies
(2 Feb) Inserted diagram 5.1.
(23 Mar) Updated diagram 4.0.
(17 Dec) Updated the accreditation list
(30 Jan 08) Updated diagram 4.0 with new information and format
(30 Jan 08) Updated diagram 5.1. with new relevancy
(30 Jan 08) Inserted Architectural FAQs
(30 Jan 08) Started Version 2 of the discussions
(2 Feb 08) Updated diagram 4.0. to include Kolej Negeri, Kolej Shahputra, ITP YPJ and UCI
(2 Feb 08) Added abbreviation guide
(20 Oct 08) Added UPM into the list of LAM Part 1 Accredited Schools
(5 Apr 09) Updated diagram 4.0 with new information and format
(5 Apr 09) Added UPM and UIAM into the list of LAM Part 2 Accredited Schools
(5 Jan 10) Updated some details
(9 Apr 11) Updated diagram 4.0. Included ITPert, Kolej Laila Taib and UTM SPACE (part time). Rearranged the structure and paths.
(9 Apr 11) Updated the accredited schools list
(5 Mar 13) Updated the accredited schools list

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I will grudgingly admit this collaboration actually does fit into the CdG universe [link]. It is just another one of those collaborations (Fred Perry, Speedo, Peggy Moffitt, or the Junya Levis, North Face). Rei has always had a commercial aspect to her business, a good example of this being her highly successful fragrances.
Don't get me wrong - I am all for designer integrity and keeping an uncompromising vision.
The real question for me is - what new is this collaboration going to bring for CdG, and consumers out there?
Bringing 'better design to the masses' sounds great in concept, but IMHO this is wishful thinking. Yes, this is a publicity coup that may result in interesting clothes, but will it really change anything? For your average H&M consumer, it will be just another collaboration to jump on, consume, digest and excrete. Once it is passed, they will simply wait for the next. Sure, it may get the CdG name out there. It might even get more people to appreciate Rei's work at CdG. But I think this collaboration will only continue to undermine the high standards that Rei once set so uncompromisingly.
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If you haven't been on one our courses since April you wont have seen the new whip!
Im not a "Bike Tester" thats a full time job in its self, if you want to test bikes you have to be able to relate things you feel through the bike to individual design features such as key geometry angles and axel paths etc. If this was not enough you then have to relate this to your body of experience riding different bikes to gain some kind of reference point. So when I talk about the Bronson its just my experience as a rider.
I have made a couple of tweeks, I have gone single ring on the front (Northshore Billet think thin - worked a treat), put on a set of RockShox Pikes (They are that good) and a Carbon ENVE 800mm DH handle bar (considered overkill on this bike but I love it).
My last bike was the Trek Slash which I loved but it is a different breed to the Bronson, a different size (the trek was too small on hind sight) and as such it doesn't really feel right to draw to many comparisons.
Having said that....
I occasionally felt over biked on the Slash and never felt I really reached its limits, I can feel the bronson twitch and flex a little and want to apologise for being so rough. The Slash was a unit to hump up hills, the Bronson not so much.
First impressions were mixed but good over all. At first I didn't like the layback on the seat tube which puts you behind the bottom bracket slightly and I think it does have an effect on power transfer. I also was aware of the flex in back end which made me nervous of riding it hard in demanding terrain. I was unsure about the VPP suspention platform which felt like it hung up at really slow speeds and at high speeds rebounded into impacts on rock gardens etc (why do we call them Gardens?).
Then I went to the alps for two weeks and I realised I had underestimated this beast.
I didant want to take it on the bike parks because I might wreck it and I would feel bad for not hitting stuff I would on my DH bike but we where doing the Pass Portes Du Soleil, so I took it as it came and I was not disappointed. I ended up spending the next two weeks - yep you guessed it on the bike park.
I forgot about the flexi back end and plowed the rough stuff, glad of a little lateral suspension, I sent 90% of the features I would have sent on my DH bike. The bike felt stable and ate everything a gave it.
It cost me a set of bushings a set of wheel bearings and a full strip and rebuild. I was quite happy with that. The Dog done me well!
Theres loads of really good bikes on the market at the moment and the Bronson as an aggressive trail bike is up there with the best. It must be one of the most popular choices for the Enduro weapons and when you see Peaty and the boys flying you can see why. If your thinking of investing and you have the budget, I have been stoked to ride mine!


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with my 21st birthday quickly approaching,
heaven only knows the effects my legalness will have on mister blog...
{will my first drink be out of a pitcher?}
i've done my research,
and can only imagine how well a tidbit about a cocktail or three will compliment my restaurant challenge posts.
i've compiled a small list of beverages
that i'll best be trying
once the big day arrives:
ginger in the rye
michter's rye, angostura bitters, la fée absinthe,
ginger beer, pressed limes
bison sour
vodka, lemon, sugar, egg white, cinnamon
old new orleans three-year rum,
chorizo-infused sombra mezcal, lime,
pomegranate molasses, cane syrup, salt
a creamy stout with a little bit of milk and chocolate.
made with coffee.
tea flower
vodka, green tea, elderflower syrup, orange twist
lavender cosmo
blueberry lavender vodka, cranberry juice, cassis
london's burning
broker's gin, jalepeño, avocado, lime
smoked horchata
house-made horchata, herradura
reposado tequila, crema de
mezcal, cinnamon bark syrup,
dash of angostura bitters,
cinnamon stick
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and ginger things
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i'll finally be able to have
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Meteor crash injures 1,000 and prompts fears world is ending
A meteor crashed to Earth in central Russia, injuring about 1,000 people as the shock wave from a "biblical, cosmic" flash blew out windows, rocked buildings and led to fears that the world was coming to an end.
The meteoroid, weighing about 10 tons, entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of at least 53,000km/h, producing a sonic boom with shock waves that reached the ground.
It shattered into pieces at a height of between 25 and 40km, showering the Urals city of Chelyabinsk with debris. The sonic boom blew out windows and doors and several buildings were damaged.
Hundreds of people were injured, some with serious head wounds. Last night 110 victims remained in hospital, many of them children.
A chunk of the space debris apparently smashed into a frozen lake, leaving a 20ft-wide hole in the ice.
Video footage showed the meteor streaking through the sky at supersonic speed at about 9.20am local time and a bright light. It was followed by the sound of explosions and breaking glass.
Residents immediately expressed their shock and fear on social media. "I thought the world was about to end!" said one. A video clip showed men shouting "It's a bombardment!" as a noise like an explosion set off car alarms. A warehouse wall at a zinc factory collapsed and almost 300 buildings had windows blown out.
Anna Kolesnikova (31), a website editor who lives in Chelyabinsk, said: "I was getting ready for work when I looked out of the kitchen window and I saw this very bright light and thought, 'how sunny it is'. And then suddenly it faded, as if it was some kind of illusion.
"A minute later, I went into the other room and suddenly there was a loud explosion and the door to the balcony blew in. I crouched down out of fear.
"There was a series of smaller explosions, about five, and then I looked out and saw a trail of smoke in the sky. All the car alarms were going off. I thought maybe it was a military aircraft crashing, because they do test flights nearby."
Sergey Hametov, a resident of Chelyabinsk, a city of one million about 1,100km east of Moscow, said: "There was panic. People had no idea what was happening.
"We saw a big burst of light, then went outside to see what it was and we heard a really loud, thundering sound."
A teenager who was meeting friends at a nearby stadium told teachers that they had felt a warm wind blowing on their faces after the flash in the sky.
Yevgeny Skorynin (30), a lawyer, said: "There was a light like a giant welding lamp and then a series of jolts. Some people thought it was an earthquake. Bits were falling off the ceiling in our office."
Schools closed because of the blown-out windows. About 20,000 rescue officials were put on high alert, while the city's internet and mobile telephone services were disrupted.
One scientist said the meteor probably weighed "a few tonnes" and was made of iron. Astronomers said it was not linked to the asteroid 2012 DA14, which was due to pass closer to the Earth than any other space body yesterday. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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If a student wishes to terminate their enrollment at the school, they must fill out a withdraw agreement. The paper is available in the administration official. The date the paper is signed by the student and turned in to the administrative office will be the official date of withdraw. All refund calculation sheets will be filled out using the official withdraw date.
Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the Student's official withdraw or termination from the School. Any monies due to the Applicant or Student shall be refunded within forty-five (45) days of formal cancellation by the Student as defined in Item C, or formal termination by the School, which shall occur no more than thirty (30) days from the last day of physical attendance, or in the case of a leave of absence, the earlier of the documented date of return or the date that the student notifies the institution that he/she will not be returning. A refund may account for any absence time that occurs during the student's enrollment period.
The School will terminate a student within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days of the last day of physical attendance if there is no prior written notification of cancellation from the Student. The thirtieth day (30) then constitutes the termination date and the refund must be made within forty five (45) calendar days of that formal termination date. If the Student does not return from a leave of absence on the scheduled date of return as documented in the Student's file, that documented date constitutes the formal termination date and the refund must be made within forty five (45) calendar days.
The law specifies how a School must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that a student earns if he/she withdraws from school. The Title IV programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART grants, TEACH Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), and Federal Perkins Loans.
When a student withdraws during the payment period the amount of Title IV program assistance that he/she has earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If the student received (or the school or parent received on the student's behalf) less assistance than the amount that the student earned, the student may be able to receive those additional funds. If the student received more assistance than he/she earned, the excess funds must be returned by the school and/or the student.
The amount of assistance that the student has earned is determined on a prorata basis. For example, if the student completed 30% of your payment period or period of enrollment, the student earns 30% of the assistance he/she was originally scheduled to receive. Once the student has completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, the student earns all the assistance that he/she was scheduled to receive for that period.
If the student did not receive all of the funds that he/she earned, the student may be due a Post-withdrawal disbursement. If the Post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, the school must get the student's permission before it can disburse them. The student may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so that he/she doesn't incur additional debt. The school may automatically use all or a portion of the Post-withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees, and room and board charges (as contracted with the school). The school needs the student's permission to use the Post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other school charges. If the student does not give his/her permission (some schools ask for this when you enroll), the student will be offered the funds. However, it may be in the student's best interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce his/her debt at the school.
There are some Title IV funds that the student was scheduled to receive that cannot be disbursed to him/her once you withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if the student is a first-time, first-year undergraduate student and has not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdrawal, the student will not receive any Direct Loan funds that they would have received had the student remained enrolled past the 30th day. If the student receives (or the school or parent receives on their behalf) excess Title IV program funds that must be returned, the school must return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of : the institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of the student's funds, or the entire amount of excess funds. The school must return this amount even if it didn't keep this amount of the student's Title IV program funds. If the school is not required to return all of the excess funds, the student must return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that the student must return, he/she (or the parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, the student makes schedule payment to the holder of the loan over a period of time.
Any amount of unearned grant funds that the student must return is called an overpayment. The maximum amount of a grant overpayment that must be repaid is half of the grant funds the student received or was scheduled to receive. The student must make arrangements with the school or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds.
The requirements for Title IV program funds when a student withdraws are separate from any refund policy that your school may have. Therefore, the student may still owe funds to the school to cover unpaid institutional charges. The school may also charge for any Title IV program funds that the school was required to return. If a student has questions about his/her Title IV program funds, he/she can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). TTY users may call 1-800-730-8913. Information is also available on Student Aid on the Web at www.studentaid.ed.gov.
If a Title IV financial aid recipient withdraws prior to course completion, a calculation for return of Title IV funds will be completed and any applicable returns by the school shall be paid, as applicable.
Funds are repaid in the following order:
- Unsubsidized Federal Direct loan
- Subsidized Federal Direct loan
- Federal Direct Parent Plus Loan
- Federal Pell Grant
- Other federal, state private or institutional financial assistance programs.
After all applicable returns to Title IV aid have been made, this refund policy will apply to determine the amount earned by the School and owed by the Student. If the Student has received personal payments of Title IV aid, he/she may be required to refund the aid to the applicable program.
The R2T4 calculation worksheet is completed by the Financial Aid Director. The school uses the R2T4 worksheet available from the IFAP website. All refund work sheets will be calculated no later than forty five (45) days from the official date of withdraw. If refunds are due to the Department of Education, they will be refunded according to the following statement. All refunds and post-withdraw disbursements will be given with in forty five (45) days of the official withdraw date.
Any student that has completed 60% of their total school for the payment period is determined to have earned all Title Iv funds received for the payment period. If a student drops before the 60% completion for hours earned a refund worksheet will be calculated to determine how funds should be returned. The school is a clock hour program, and as such determines completion percentage based on the number of hours a student was scheduled to complete prior to withdraw date. The school policy is separate from title IV refund policy and even if no funds are due returned to Title IV students may still owe the school. Student who drops from a program will still be financially responsible for funds due the school based on the school refund calculation sheet.


text: Since our spring weather just is not cooperating this year, I thought I would post a few favorites from last year. This time last year, all of the trees were blooming, I would ride in the car with all of the windows down, was always in flats and bare legs... it was bliss. Today is a rainy, freezing cold day just like this entire spring has been so far. Ew. So, looking through past posts makes me happy. Enjoy!


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LISA NICHOLS is CEO of Motivating the Masses, one of the top training and development companies in the world, a best-selling author of 6 books and one of the most sought-after transformational speakers whose global platform has reached and served millions.
Ms. Nichols' extraordinary story of transforming her own life from a struggling single mom on public assistance from South Central Los Angeles to now Millionaire Entrepreneur is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Using her signature No Matter What! system, based on her New York Times Bestseller Book No Matter What!, Lisa teaches people how to master accomplishing unfathomable goals and to tap their limitless potential.
Her featured teacher role in the self-development movie and phenomenon, The Secret catapulted her popularity across the globe. Lisa has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," "Extra," "Larry King Live" and starred on NBC's Emmy Award-winning show, "Starting Over."
As a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council, Lisa joins other personal and organizational development luminaries such as Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, John DeMartini, Marci Shimoff and others to co-create value and learning that help people change their lives and change the planet.


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burake wrote:It is important to know this if one is creating tours professionally...
burake wrote:Dear forum members,
I want to know on which android devices the PTP 1.8 created tours will run without problems...Do you know of such a list? Here on the krpano website is some information about it but it is about the 188.8.131.52 player and the current version of PTP uses the 184.108.40.206:
It is important to know this if one is creating tours professionally...If there is no such "list" somewhere maybe this topic can be a place where we can share our knowledge and experiences...
Best regards
akphoto wrote:. . so they made sure that the users of any Android device my panoramas are available for viewing.
klausesser wrote:I doubt the fact: ". . of ANY Android device" . . . . .
best, Klaus
thomash wrote:I was able to get the tour to run on Android 4.x by overwriting the swfkrpano.js 22.214.171.124 with 22.214.171.124, and also the krpanoiphone.js. But I noticed on all mobile devices using html5, the FOV is exactly 60 degrees, not the 90 which I used. I changed the setting to 120 degrees, and now it looks more like 90 degrees on a mobile.
But this isn't a way to fix it, while sharing the same html link.
I'm just exporting a different build with the 120 degrees for running directly off the SDcard on a mobile.
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25. TJ Perkins
TJ Perkins lost against The Brian Kendrick at Hell in a Cell before beating him via count out on Raw.
24. Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch
Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch lost against Carmella and Alexa Bliss on SmackDown.
23. The New Day
The New Day lost against Cesaro and Sheamus via DQ at Hell in a Cell.
22. Carmella
Carmella beat Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch on SmackDown. Her promo after the match confirmed why I hate her so much. She's so annoying.
21. The Usos
The Usos beat Headbangers on SmackDown.
20. Bayley
Bayley beat Dana Brooke at Hell in a Cell before cutting a promo and losing against Nia Jax on Raw.
19. The Club
The Club beat Enzo and Cass at Hell in a Cell. Luke Gallows then lost against Enzo Amore on Raw.
18. Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler beat Curt Hawkins on SmackDown.
17. Randy Orton
Randy Orton beat Kane on SmackDown. I hope he doesn't join The Wyatt Family.
16. American Alpha
American Alpha beat Spirit Squad on SmackDown. When was the last time we saw American Alpha?
15. James Ellsworth
Goldberg cut a promo on Raw. It was better, but I can't take Brock Lesnar and Goldberg exchanging words week in week out.
14. AJ Styles
AJ Styles cut a promo before losing against Dean Ambrose on SmackDown.
13. Dean Ambrose
See above. I'm not sure how long I can be interested in this feud. It's still good, but dragging it until December might be difficult.
12. Nia Jax
Nia Jax beat Bayley on Raw. She needs to be wrestling actual roster members now.
11. Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman won a battle royal on Raw.
10. Enzo and Cass
Enzo and Cass beat The Club at Hell in a Cell before Enzo Amore beat Luke Gallows on Raw. These guys are so over it's unreal.
9. Brian Kendrick
Brian Kendrick beat TJ Perkins at Hell in a Cell before losing against him via count out on Raw. I'm a big fan of Kendrick, he deserves a run with the title.
8. Cesaro and Sheamus
Cesaro and Sheamus beat The New Day via DQ at Hell in a Cell before beating Shining Stars on Raw. I feel like I say this every week, but I'm really enjoying this storyline.
7. Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss beat Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella on SmackDown. Please let her win the title on Tuesday!
6. Rusev
Rusev lost against Roman Reigns at Hell in a Cell before cutting a promo on Raw.
5. Roman Reigns
See above. Roman Reigns also beat Chris Jericho via DQ on Raw. A lot of people but the match between Rusev and Reigns down. I thought it was a really good opener.
4. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins lost against Kevin Owens at Hell in a Cell.
3. JeriKO
See above. JeriKO also cut a promo on Raw before Chris Jericho lost against Roman Reigns via DQ.
2. Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks lost against Charlotte at Hell in a Cell. This match had a weird start and a weird ending, but the match itself was incredible!
1. Charlotte
See above. Charlotte also cut a promo on Raw. Charlotte is extremely good and as much as I wanted Sasha to retain, Charlotte is still a great champion.
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
What can these Superstars do to get back up at the #1 spot?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!


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Sunnyvale startup: compostable diaper service
ENVIRONMENT Composting offers alternative to the debate over cloth or disposable
Babies poop. Most parents use disposable diapers. Dirty diapers clog landfills.
In fact, about 3.4 million tons of used diapers end up in U.S. landfills every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
A Sunnyvale startup has a greener idea: compostable diapers.
EarthBaby has signed up almost 1,000 Bay Area families for its service, which includes weekly drop-offs of diapers made out of substances derived from corn and wood, and pickups of soiled diapers, which decompose into topsoil within a few months.
A few years ago, co-owner Mark Siminoff was working as a product designer of throwaway products like replacement wipes for floor mops. At the same time, he and his wife had a newborn and toddler, and were discarding a trash bin full of diapers every week.
"I became overwhelmed by the quantity of garbage we were throwing out," he said. "I realized I was living the lifestyle of a landfill designer. I knew it should be my job to be the solution, not the problem."
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He researched diaper options. There's an ongoing debate about disposables, which consume oil to manufacture and clog landfills after use, versus cloth, which consume water and energy to launder.
"The winning solution was composting," he said.
He launched EarthBaby with two friends, Karen Nelsen and Stephen Wahl. Among them, the three partners have seven young children, and photos of their smiling babies adorn the company's four delivery vans (which run on 20 percent biofuels) and website ( www.earth-baby.com).
EarthBaby signed up as a distributor for a Swedish company that makes disposable diapers out of corn-based plastics and absorbent pulp from sustainably harvested wood.
Figuring out how to compost it was trickier. No municipal composting facility accepts human waste. An at-home compost heap would have to maintain a temperature above 140 degrees Fahrenheit for many weeks and would risk pathogen contamination in soil or groundwater.
Eventually, the company found a South Bay composting plant (it won't name it) that composts the diapers in an aerated static pile.
Along with waste from food and agriculture, the dirty diapers are put into a 20-foot-tall pile the length of a football field and 30 feet wide. It takes 14 weeks for the pile to break down into dirt and another six to eight weeks to dry out. It's then sold for use by sod farmers, golf courses and plant nurseries.
Like many of its customers, EarthBaby was born two years ago. Its startup costs, contributed by the co-owners, were less than $1 million. It has been running an operating profit for six months and now has eight full-time employees.
Slightly more costly
Parents pay a premium to go green. The compostable diapers' price is similar to that of Pampers or Luvs - about $12 a pack (there are 44 diapers in size 1, 34 in size 3), but there is a $30 monthly charge for the pickup and delivery.
"It's a little bit more expensive than using plain disposables, but I feel it's good for the environment so it's worth it," said Melinda Wu of Mountain View, who's been a customer since her 14-month-old son, Sawyer Friend, was a month old. She figures she saves $5 a month by having a smaller garbage can, so that offsets some of the cost.
Marin up next
The service currently is available only in San Francisco, the South Bay and Peninsula, and a handful of East Bay cities; Marin will be its next expansion target. Eventually EarthBaby hopes to spread outside the Bay Area, perhaps by franchising, Siminoff said.
There are several other alternatives to cloth and disposables. A company called gDiapers makes a hybrid that is part reusable and part flushable or compostable at home. A Campbell company called Tiny Tots Diaper Service, which primarily handles cloth diapers, also offers compostable diapers. A company called Knowaste that is headquartered in Canada is pioneering recycling of used disposable diapers, producing "green energy" from them and turning the plastics into pellets for use in bike helmets and roof tiles.
Tom Padia, recycling director for StopWaste.org, a regional joint powers authority working to reduce the waste stream in Alameda County, said dirty diapers account for 27,721 tons of annual waste in the county, about 2.3 percent of the total that ends up in landfills.
While diverting any waste is positive, he said, diapers are not on top of the priority list.
"Construction and demolition debris, compostable organics, food scraps and food-contaminated paper products are much bigger issues," he said.


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|Yamaha Debuts the RX-Z9: 9.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
|Wednesday, 27 August 2003
Yamaha has just introduced the RX-Z9, the first 9-channel capable Digital Home Theater Receiver.
Features include massive 9-channel power amplification (170W x 7, 50W x 2 for a total of 1,290W) and Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology). The high current amplification system uses a symmetrical drive and full push/pull circuit configuration with a FET input stage. The large toroidal transformer and large capacity block chemical condenser (28,000µF) help provide a stable power supply.
The RX-Z9 decodes most formats, including Dolby Digital–EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24 and Neo:6. Yamaha's new digital sound field processing—HD CINEMA DSP—uses four 32-bit proprietary LSIs, providing a range of music and movie sound reproduction. Up to 51 surround programs offer a vast range of listening options, including a SILENT CINEMA mode for enjoying surround-like sound through headphones, and THX Ultra II post processing.
The RX-Z9 delivers video quality via direct component video up-conversion, which ensures higher-quality with signal input. Other features include Progressive Scan Video Output, Time Base Corrector, Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction, plus Faroudja's DCDi and TrueLife Enhancer processing. Using LSIs and circuit technology, the RX-Z9 delivers audio and video quality while providing user-friendly home theater system management.
Another new feature is YPAO (Yamaha Automatic Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer), which provides room audio optimization automatically at the touch of a button. With the YPAO, the RX-Z9 will automatically analyze and optimize room acoustics at the user's listening position using a parametric EQ.
An intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides quick access and control of all functions. Additional audio features include iLink Digital audio Interface for SACD/DVD-Audio, Pure Direct mode for high quality 2-channel sound reproduction and heavy-duty chassis construction with separate chambers.
The RX-Z9 offers a range of inputs and outputs, plus the custom- installation-friendly RS-232C interface and extended IR codes for customized home theater installations.
The RX-Z9 MSRP is $4,499 and will be available in the late Fall.


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Made with Beeswax, Olive Oil and Coconut Oil. This product will moisturize your skin the entire day. The oils absorb in minutes so you won't feel greasy or sticky. It's fabulous for softening cuticles, elbows and especially feet. Unlike other moisturizers, once applied to your feet, you can wear sandals without your feet slipping around. Use it daily and you will not have dry, cracked skin again! The muffin does not dry out so it can be stored, exposed, in a rameken dish right next to the sink. Or carry it with you in the convenient tin in comes in. With a slight scent of honey (because of the beeswax) that dissipates in no time, it's popular for those who don't want a "perfume" smell.
Honey Lotion Muffin – 1.5 oz. muffin – $5 each


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The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is a luxury pickup truck produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG. Unveiled at a world premiere in Cape Town in July 2017, the new Mercedes-Benz pickup takes its chassis and some body panels from the Nissan Navara and employs many Mercedes-specific features and technologies.
In 2015, Mercedes-Benz announced that a pickup truck was in the works. The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is expected to enter production in late 2017. The new vehicle, developed in conjunction with the Nissan-Renault Alliance, will be assembled at Nissan and Renault plants in Europe and South America.
On October 25, 2016, Mercedes-Benz announced a concept class called the X-Class Concept. According to Mercedes, the new X-Class will be the world's first true "premium" pickup truck. Dieter Zetsche, Daimler chairman and head of Mercedes-Benz cars, said it would help a growing segment. It is slated to be only on sale in Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. South Africans in particular are very optimistic about the X-Class, as pickup trucks are extremely popular there. The engine is expected to be a turbocharged diesel V-6 engine paired with a 4Matic permanent all-wheel-drive system. Its production is expected to start in 2017 in Argentina and Spain.
Euro NCAP ran crashtests and published the safety ratings of the all-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz X-Class truck. The vehicle achieved a maximum five-star rating. Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, "Unsurprising as these results may be to some, these ratings continue to represent outstanding engineering achievements. This should not be taken for granted given the fact that Euro NCAP's rating regime now includes over 15 different tests and hundreds of individual requirements, which are strengthened all the time. It is very positive that manufacturers still see a five-star rating as the target for most new vehicle models." He also added, "As we approach the end of the year, Euro NCAP is preparing for the new tests in 2018, in which auto brake systems that can detect and mitigate cyclists will be put to the test for the first time. These new tests and other planned updates will reflect the surge in automated vehicle functions that we expect to see on the market in the next years. Our mission is to help consumers understand how these systems operate, to show what they are capable of and to explain how one day these might save your life".


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A generously expansive debut EP, Zapatilla traverses the ambient spectrum with two advantageously long tracks: 'Crumbling Down' and 'Thumb Piano'.
Zapatilla fully utilizes an array of influences and a deep skill set to produce a foundation for a successful emergence into the 2018 music scene, complete with eclectic melancholy and a unique compositional tone regarding instrumentation in both songs.
This is explored immensely in the first two minutes of 'Crumbling Down'. An introduction laden with multiple, mismatched beats almost feels like it shouldn't work. The combination of beats sound as though they are competing rather than meshing; it isn't until the multitude of beats are introduced and are stacked on one another that it forms a cohesive foundation for the rest of the track that 'Crumbling Down' begins to fully blossom.
At just over seven minutes long, 'Crumbling Down' is a fascinating, synthesized opus for Zapatilla to introduce this EP with. It almost carries its own narrative, split into three acts across the spread of the composition that ultimately traverses a forlorn outlook at something – life, love, emotion – falling apart, as the vocal line so simply suggests three-minutes into the track: 'As it all starts crumbling down.' The beat takes the backseat here, propelling an impressive concoction of strings and an empowering vocal melody that is eventually taken over by an electronic signal and synthesized bass hook; ending the same way that it began.
The EP then takes a 180 on 'Thumb Piano', shifting to a wistful exploration of an ambient, chill-out soundscape that evokes 90s Moby-esque aesthetics with a tonal ambivalence provided by soothing sound patterns and a piano melody that is regularly emulated through a synthesizer. There is an obvious emphasis on tone and atmosphere in this track compared to the focus on the beats provided in 'Crumbling Down'; 'Thumb Piano' seems to portray itself in a calmer light, with a slight twinge of melancholy channelled over from the previous track as the hook is played in a higher, softer range.
'Thumb Piano' connotes a strange happiness through an emphasis on tonal range, with its soft beat and burgeoning bass line that carries the synth when it is first introduced. The track may be vocal-less, but the melody provided by the piano does more than enough to carry the sentiment of melancholia to pensive joy that Zapatilla enforces through the pairing of the two tracks on the EP.
From only two songs on one debut EP, Zapatilla is certainly one to watch this year.
Facebook: @Zapatillamusic
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Life Insurance
One of the most common reasons for buying life insurance is to replace the loss of income that would occur in the event of your death. When your paychecks stop, your family may be left with limited resources. Proceeds from a life insurance policy make cash available to support your family almost immediately upon your death. Life insurance is also commonly used to pay any debts that you may leave behind.
Life insurance can be used to pay off mortgages, car loans, and credit card debts, leaving other remaining assets intact for your family, and can also be used to pay for final expenses and estate taxes. If creating an estate for your heirs – college education, retirement fund, etc. – is more important to you, a properly drafted policy can meet your needs. Our advisors work closely with you to determine the most suitable way to protect yourself and your family.
Please contact us to learn more about how you can greatly benefit from a life insurance policy.
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We supply fresh English Mistletoe and Holly to private and wholesale customers.
Our shop is open now to take orders for the 2019 season.
We ask that when ordering you state which week you would like your product dispatched. We use royal mail 1st class post to send all items under two kilos. Items over two kilos will be dispatched by a next day courier service. We will start dispatch week commencing Monday the 18th of November.
We use PayPal to process all our orders, if you prefer a different payment option or have any questions regarding our products please make contact via the Contact Us page.
To insure you get the best products possible, our fresh Mistletoe and Holly is harvested to order.
It is graded in the orchard before being transported to be packed where it will undergo another grading so you will only receive the best quality products. Customer satisfaction is our number one aim and our pride!
Please note: our years of experience handling fresh Mistletoe and Holly has taught us that a period of 24 hrs drying before packing so you receive the best product possible. Customer satisfaction is our number one aim and our pride!
Keep an eye on our Facebook page where details of special offers will appear.
At the English Mistletoe Company we know that our system of harvesting mistletoe to order means that from time to time we have parcels of mistletoe and holly that are surplus to requirements. We will pack these up and offer them as Special Offers via our FB page.
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2117 E Street Northwest, Washington, District of ColumbiaMap
Located near the National Mall, the State Plaza Hotel Washington D.C. offers a good accommodation to both business and leisure travelers alike. Guests can walk to such attractions and destinations as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the DAR Museum, the Kennedy Center, the National Aquarium, the White House, and the many museums and monuments that fill the heart of the city. The State Plaza Hotel Washington D.C. is located at 2117 E Street Northwest, which is 21.9 miles from the Washington Dulles International Airport. Each guestroom in the State Plaza Hotel Washington D.C. is supplied with in room movies, a minibar, climate controls, satellite TV, a hair dryer, a kitchenette, direct dial phone service, room service, a full-sized bathroom with tub, high-speed Internet access, a personal safe, and wake up service. Those staying at the hotel will be able to rely on the many amenities which include 24-hour front desk service, banqueting facilities, a business service center, a concierge desk, a modern fitness room, a spa with massage and beauty treatments, an in-house restaurant, a lounge with bar service, meeting and conference rooms, valet parking, child care options, a currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a tour desk.
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In October 2008, a number of federal government departments and research organizations collaborated to produce the Federal R&D Agenda for Net Zero Energy High Performance Green Buildings (PDF). It's a fascinating document, its origins driven primarily in response to two energy policy laws passed in 2005 and 2007 (during the Bush administration). In particular, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) created an Office of Commercial High Performance Green Buildings and a consortium on a Zero Net Energy Commercial Buildings Initiative. This consortium produced the R&D agenda.
The EISA 2007 act also includes a $250 million program that the DOE and other agencies are administering with the goal of "all new commercial buildings to be so efficient in energy consumption and in on-site renewable energy generation that they offset any energy use from the grid," part of the Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) of 2007 passed by Congress and signed by President Bush last year.
Noting that buildings represent about 40% of U.S. energy use, and 40% of our greenhouse gas emissions, the report says:
Buildings present one of the best opportunities to economically reduce energy consumption and limit greenhouse gases.
And we already have in hand technology and techniques to get a good start on this:
From an energy perspective along, high performance building technologies can already reduce building net energy consumption on average by 30-50%. New technologies to achieve net-zero energy – buildings that over a period of time produce as much energy as they consume – must be developed and integrated holistically into building design to make buildings more self-sufficient.
For the remaining 50% of the job, the report defines six areas of research and development that are needed:
- Improving our ability to measure the performance of buildings, and design integration
Credible performance measures, combined with tools, performance data, and design guidelines, will create market demand for emerging building energy technologies, economies of scale, and reduced capital costs.Designing for effective daylighting, ventilation, and passive solar energy management, for example, could yield energy savings approaching 40%, without advances in individual technology efficiencies.
- Developing building technologies and strategies to achieve net-zero energy
Energy-efficient and direct-use renewable energy technologies – in the forms of cost-effective materials, components, subsystems, and construction techniques – still have enormous potential for energy savings at costs lower than acquiring supplies from traditional or renewable power sources. At the same time, renewable power and other supply technologies also have enormous advancement potential.
- Improving water use and water retention
- Improving the energy footprint of building materials and building activities
- Improve occupant health, safety, and productivity
- Enable these new technologies to be put into use in practice
Adequate information and communication flows are critical to achieving energy and resource goals. Substantial technology transfer efforts will be required to penetrate all facets of the building and construction sectors.To enable a future where truly integrated design is the rule, rather than the exception, the process by which buildings are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and demolished requires a radical cultural change.
I recommend taking a look at this report – it's quite interesting reading. As a government-sponsored work, it is naturally somewhat conservative, but even so it holds out a lot of hope – and suggests numerous avenues to pursue – for significantly reducing the energy demand of our commercial and residential buildings in the U.S.


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When a person is arrested on a criminal charge, these are not times where they can afford to be lackadaisical or slow to react. Upon being charged with a crime, a person will immediately need to move to find an attorney to represent them in their upcoming court hearing or trial.
The Time it Takes to Mount a Proper Defense
In some instances, if the charges aren't very significant, the attorney can usually handle a person's case with little amount of prep work. However, for more significant charges, getting an attorney quick is going to make all the difference in an attorney being able to mount a proper defense.
What is Involved in Defending a Client
There are times, especially with significant criminal charges that a person is facing, where the attorney will need to devote as much time as possible preparing their case. They may have to do investigations, they may have to interview eyewitnesses, they may have to assemble large amounts of documentation and painstakingly go over everything in order to create a proper defense. This sort of case building takes time.
Don't Wait Till the Last Minute
An attorney that is hired last-minute is not likely going to be able to handle building a proper case in such a short period of time. That's why acting quickly is important. However, it's also necessary to be as comprehensive as possible when choosing an attorney.
Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer
A person will want to choose an attorney that is familiar with criminal defense. There are many attorneys that handle different types of cases and a tax attorney may not be the best individual to handle a criminal case. In most cases, tax attorneys will not take the sort of clients anyway, but it's important to focus the attention on finding an attorney from a pool of lawyers that regularly handle criminal defense cases.
Acting quickly as well as taking the time to find the right attorney may seem counter intuitive. However, striking a balance isn't hard to do. But leaving yourself enough time to sift through the different options for a Criminal defense attorney tulsa ok will help you to find the right attorney and help give the attorney enough time to properly prepare a defense for you.


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Paul is a career coach for songwriters, singers, musicians, producers and engineers of all SKILL levels.
Paul isn't a music teacher. He's a Grammy® Award-winning music industry professional who brings years of experience writing, recording, producing, engineering, taking care of business and playing music for and with artists as diverse as Aerosmith, Ringo Starr, Eric Carmen, Ozzy Ozbourne and Kid Rock (to name a few). His extensive engineering resume, combined with his experience as a studio musician, touring musician and TV/Film composer, positions him as an advantageous career coach for musicians ranging from hobbyists and up-and-coming artists to established industry professionals.
Unlike many advisors, Paul has actually been there AND done that. And then some….he lived to tell the tale while helping others on their journey. That, coupled with his unique personality and approach to art/business, make all the difference when choosing someone to help your art break through today's cultural noise floor!
Paul provides a fully comprehensive approach to the creative process through virtual, in-person, and pre-recorded sessions.
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Outside of the rock and roll world, Paul is a music business consultant, who takes great pleasure in advising beginners to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. He also composes music for TV, film, mobile apps, video games and other recording artists. He's composed pieces for many diverse shows and networks, ranging from The Discovery Channel and Lifetime Movies to shows like "American Pickers" and "This Old House".
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Maggie is such a lovely girl! Or is she?!?
I'll start with Good Maggie first (I'm feeling glass half full today):
Maggie and I go back into the Open ring in 18 days (not that I'm counting), so I figure I should work on some of the areas that need improvement.
First up: the retrieve. We've been working on "find the dumbbell" games. Instead of throwing the dumbbell and sending Maggie to it, I've been setting the dumbbell in various places - some out of her sight, then giving her the command to find it. I'm trying to really have her start looking for the dumbbell when I give the command, rather than just chase after what's been thrown. Tonight was only the second time we've played the game, and she's doing so well! She was even retrieving the dumbbell when only one end was sticking out from underneath a pillow, or when it's been hiding in another room. What a good girl! No hairball will distract us again! Now I've got to find more games to play...
Now on to Naughty Maggie:
In a post-apocalyptic world, I give Maggie the best chance of all the dogs of surviving. She's a very resourceful dog who can hunt and scrounge with the best of them. Thankfully, it's not a post-apocalyptic world - but Maggie retains her instincts. This morning she managed to find a plastic bag in the back yard that The Husband used to haul out the compost last night. One bag didn't make it back into the house, and the Queen of Stink found it. Rotten food. Yum! When I let the dogs in at an hour when most sane humans are still in bed, there was Maggie - standing on the porch, happily ingesting a plastic bag.
After a bit of at-home forensics to determine that no food was left in the bag, and that not too much of the bag had been eaten, The Husband took Maggie to the vet. They tried to make her puke - to no avail. So now we're on "poo-watch" - just waiting for bits of plasticky poo to make us feel better. Maggie seems to be doing really well - eating, drinking, peeing - but of course not doing what we want her to do. She's enjoying her frequent walks on the flexi - ambling around the neighborhood, sniffing wherever she wants, peeing on everything. What could be better? I'm a concerned about her digestive health, but at the same time I'm suspicious that she knows exactly what she's doing...
I love the girl dearly, and partly because I just never know which Maggie will show up at any given time.


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Training needs analysis for "common business needs" and skills
Identifying training needs or identifying learning needs are topics we are often asked about. To help individuals undertaking TNA or LNAs we have developed a series of templates to act as a starter for you. Often the content of the needs analysis template may be all you need, however, we do not know your particular organization or culture. Use these templates as a starting point.
Not all performance issues can be solved through training alone, indeed often what is initially thought of as a training need, often turns out to require a change in resources, equipment or process. Remember training and learning are only part of the picture.
Training Needs Analysis Template for common or typical business skills:
|A. Extent of TrainingThis section defines the necessary information needed to plan Common Business Needs Training. It allows the organizers or initiators of such instruction to assess what kind of resources they would need to carry out any specific skill training that can be determined from the target Participants' Performance Appraisal in Table C.
|Target Date/s for Training
|Desired Facilitator/s
tick one
|Framework for Training
tick one
|Training Location/Site
tick one
|( ) Outsourced
( ) Within the department
( ) Within the organization
|( ) Management request
( ) New initiative
( ) Organizational need
( ) personal Development
|( ) Within office premises
( ) Outside the premises(specify) _______________
|Additional detailsProvide extra description here
tick one
( ) On the job training/ coaching( ) Workshop( ) Online learning( ) Others (specify) _______________________
|Duration of Training
tick one
( ) Hours( ) 1 to 2 weekdays( ) Every weekend
( ) On going/continuous
( ) Others (specify)______________________
|B. Target Participant Review This section answered by the participants focuses on getting as much information regarding the target participants in order to homogenize the training modules that these population deem that they need. It focuses more on their employment with the establishment, the kind of education they've had and the various evaluations that they have previously encountered.
|Job Title/ Role:
|Please tick for descriptions that apply or fill in the blanks to specify your answers
|1. Tenure/ length of service*
|( ) Less than a year
( ) More than 1 year – Less than 5 years
( ) More than 5 years – Less than 10 years
( ) More than 10 years
|2. Type of employment
|( ) Contractual ( ) Permanent( ) Part-time ( ) Full-time( ) Freelance/Commission-based ( ) Others _______________
|3. Level of employment
|( ) Entry level ( ) Experienced employee
( ) Supervisor/Senior employee ( ) Middle manager
( ) Executive level ( ) Internship
|4. Educational qualification
|A. Highest educational attainment:( ) High school diploma
( ) Vocational certificate
( ) Bachelor's degree
( ) Master's degree
( ) Doctorate degree
( ) Unfinished degree (specify)____________________________
|B. Degree issued:( ) Online/Distance Institute
( ) Local University/College
( ) Foreign Campus
( ) Others (specify) ________________________C. Recognitions received( ) Academics
( ) Non-academic
|5. Prior knowledge and training history
|A. Have you ever experienced needs assessment before? ( ) Yes ( ) No
|B. Have you taken business needs workshops/seminars before? ( ) Yes, it was about
( ) Equal opportunities
( ) Sales improvement
( ) Health and safety
( ) No
|C. Do you think addressing common business needs will make your workplace any better? ( ) Yes ( ) No
|D. Would you like to attend any business needs workshop/seminar? ( ) Yes, it should focus on
( ) Equal opportunities
( ) Sales improvement
( ) Health and safety
( ) No
|E. Would you subject yourself to evaluation after a common business needs workshop/seminar? ( ) Yes ( ) No
|Please tick for descriptions that apply or fill in the blanks to specify your answers
| C. Participant Performance Appraisal[i]
This section is to be filled up by the selected participants based on the information taken from Table B. However, their individual names were excluded to reveal the trend between certain factors that might discriminate them from others relative to the common business needs that must be addressed in their place of employment.
|*Age:( ) below 19
( ) 20 – 29
( ) 30 – 39
( ) 40 – 49
( ) 50 – 59
( ) above 60
|*Gender:( ) Male
( ) Female
|*Children:( ) Yes, I have
( ) None
|Job Position:
|*Civil Status( ) Single
( ) Married
( ) Divorced
|*Religion:( ) Practicing (specify) __________( ) Not practicing (specify) __________
( ) None
|*Ethnic group:( ) Caucasian
( ) Asian
( ) African
( ) Others(specify) __________________
|1. Current business needs commonly observed in the workplace Choose two (2) options from each three (3) business needs category listed
|A. Equal opportunities( ) Provision of training and development to increase work productivity
( ) Fair practices and behavior are expected in all employees
( ) Reasonable merit-based selection process for recruitment/promotion
( ) Rational workload and work schedule allocation
( ) Unbiased process dealing with work-related complaints/grievances( ) Others: _____________________________________________B. Sales-related( ) Consider the client's position when making decisions
( ) Provides staff awareness of costs, profits, markets and added value
( ) Anticipate trade opportunities and support these needs to the market
( ) Motivate sales staff to perform better
( ) Interact with other establishments for better business relations( ) Others: _____________________________________________C. Health and Safety( ) Employees are covered with accident and health insurance
( ) Periodic fire/earthquake/emergency drills
( ) Most of the fixtures are based on ergonomics
( ) Support services uphold hygiene, security and safety at work
( ) Provisions for emergency response, fire safety are available( ) Others: _______________________________________________
|2. Skill deficiency Rank the skills that you feel is needed to address these common business needs
(1 = not important, 5 = very important)
|A. Familiarity with statutes on equal opportunity
|B. Understanding financial reports
|C. Ability to respond correctly to emergency situations
|D. Identify different types of harassment at work
|E. Relating to different types of clients
|F. First aid and self defense
|G. Awareness of legal actions done for discrimination
|H. Different types of marketing strategies
|I. Contributing to a healthy and secure workplace
|J. Others (please specify) ________________________
|3. Desired skills Rank the skills that you need to master to address common business needs
(1 = not needed, 5 =very much needed)
|A. Familiarity with statutes on equal opportunity
|B. Understanding financial reports
|C. Ability to respond correctly to emergency situations
|D. Identify different types of harassment at work
|E. Relating to different types of clients
|F. First aid and self defense
|G. Awareness of legal actions done for discrimination
|H. Different types of marketing strategies
|I. Contributing to a healthy and secure workplace
|J. Others (please specify) ________________________
|4. Motivation Choose 1 – 3 reasons that might motivate you to undergo training
|( ) Pay raise, increase in compensation, better pay grade
( ) Job promotion within the department or other departments
( ) Job transfer in the future
( ) Personal satisfaction, continuing education, self-empowerment
( ) Peer pressure, being with colleagues even after-office hours( ) Others (please specify) ____________________________________
|D. Training EvaluationThis section focuses on the planning and evaluation aspects of the specific trainings that were identified upon consolidation of data from Tables B and C. This can be used to present the idea for approval by upper management.
|Estimated budget(Breakdown of projected expenses for duration of training)
|Resources(Presentation materials, physical facilities, etc.)
|Documentation(Consolidation of digital and hard data for presentation)
|Evaluation(Focused on trainers, trainees, organizers, and training program)
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|– Use a separate sheet if possible –
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|How will this assessment tool help identify the training needs and motivation needed by the staff for future training?
** please note, this is a generic template and some of the data we propose may not be appropriate for your organization, region or country
[i] Training Needs Analysis – Common Business Needs


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Zechariah 11 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The Doomed Flock
11 Open your doors, O Lebanon,
That a fire may feed on your cedars.
4 Thus says the Lord my God, "Pasture the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and [d]go unpunished, and each of those who sell them says, 'Blessed be the Lord, for I have become rich!' And their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no longer have pity on the inhabitants of the land," declares the Lord; "but behold, I will cause the men to [e]fall, each into another's [f]power and into the [g]power of his king; and they will strike the land, and I will not deliver them from their [h]power."
7 So I pastured the flock doomed to slaughter, [i]hence the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs: the one I called [j]Favor and the other I called [k]Union; so I pastured the flock. 8 Then I annihilated the three shepherds in one month, for my soul was impatient with them, and their soul also [l]was weary of me. 9 Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, [m]let it die, and what is to be annihilated, [n]let it be annihilated; and [o]let those who are left eat one another's flesh." 10 I took my staff [p]Favor and cut it in pieces, to [q]break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. 11 So it was [r]broken on that day, and [s]thus the afflicted of the flock who were watching me realized that it was the word of the Lord. 12 I said to them, "If it is good in your sight, give me my wages; but if not, [t]never mind!" So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages. 13 Then the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter, that magnificent price at which I was valued by them." So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the Lord. 14 Then I cut in pieces my second staff [u]Union, to break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.
15 The Lord said to me, "Take again for yourself the equipment of a [v]foolish shepherd. 16 For behold, I am going to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not care for the perishing, seek the scattered, heal the broken, or sustain the one standing, but will devour the flesh of the fat sheep and tear off their hoofs.
17 "Woe to the worthless shepherd
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Hello, I'm Josh and I am a designer! I am currently studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Communication and Design) at Deakin university and work with Linear Matrix Australia.
I have a passion for almost anything within the field of design and visual communication. My work mostly consists of logo and branding design, illustration, and graphic design. I am also quite interested in photography, videography, environmental design and product design, anything that can give me a creative outlet. This all springs from a love of making and creating things, especially things that hold meaning and can tell a story visually. I have experience within many of these disciplines, coming from freelance work, salary work, educational works, and also just creative exploration.
I feel that through anything I create, make or design, it will have a story to tell. So please feel free to have a look through my site and portfolio.