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CISPA: The Next Battleground of Net Neutrality
A little over a year ago, the assembled masses of the interwebz rose in revolt against two pieces of legislation that threatened to dismantle the internet in its current open and accessible form: SOPA and PIPA. In the time directly before and after the two bills were struck down as a result of online activism, the eventual outcome from these two bills were well known to most; namely, that any site suspected of hosting unlicensed material, even if completely unfounded, could be served with a shutdown notice. Sites like Twitter, Netflix, and Wikipedia would never have been able to succeed had they launched in a post-SOPA/PIPA internet.
But fewer people may recall the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), and for one simple reason: it won't be corporations or big-name sites like Wikipedia or Twitter that will be at risk at all.
Just you.
Where SOPA and PIPA dealt in copyright protection, CISPA deals in privacy. Billed as a means of countering cyberterrorism, CISPA is essentially the Patriot Act for computers; if passed, any internet user in America may be subject to monitoring by the US government if they deem you to be a "threat."
If you're one to think that this doesn't concern you on account of how you are not, in fact, a cyberterrorist, think again. Much like the Patriot Act, CISPA functions on purposely vague definitions on what constitutes a threat, or even what can be defined as cyberterrorism itself.
But if you're still not convinced that this is a cause for concern, consider this: in drafting the bill, members of the House of Representatives have out-right refused to implement any basic guarantees of privacy into the bill's language. Essentially, if passed, CISPA would give the government unlimited ability to spy on its people while stripping you of any assurances of due process.
Despite the backlash following the SOPA/PIPA debacle in Jan. 2012, the bill managed to pass the House of Representatives in April. But after civil rights and government transparency advocacy groups began what became known as the "Week of Action." The American Civil Liberties Association, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Sunlight Foundation, and others began a grassroots effort via email and Twitter. Eventually, with just enough public outcry, the bill ultimately failed to pass in the Senate.
But now, almost a year later, lawmakers are again hoping to sneak this bill through Congress, likely under the assumption that the furor seen last year has at last died down.
Let's prove them wrong. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, DemandProgress, and numerous other internet advocacy groups all have forms to allow you to email your Congressman and Senator directly and immediately, so let them know that internet privacy won't go down without a fight.
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Polio vaccination gets underway in Liberia
(elbcradio.com/Oct. 21, 2015)-Another round of polio vaccination gets underway in Liberia.
The campaign targets over 900-thousand children less than five years of age and it kicks off from Friday, October 23 to Monday, October 26, 2015 throughout the country.
The Assistant Director for Health Promotion at the Ministry of Health, Richard Zeon, and EPI Communication Focal Person, said the campaign will protect the children from the deadly virus disease.
The Health Ministry officials spoke with ELBC Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Monrovia.
According to them, the vaccine will be administered, along with vitamin "A", to build the children's immune system and de-warming medicine to remove worms from them and enhance their growth and development.
The Health Ministry personnel also said though no strains of the disease has been reported in the country, repeated rounds of the campaign are necessary to help contribute to the safety of the region.
They encouraged parents and caretakers to take advantage of the exercise and ensure that their children are vaccinated.

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· 1 bottle Frizzante Moscato
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What you need to know about UAE businessman Hussain Al Nowais
Hussain Al Nowais is one of the leading business leaders in UAE, Abu Dhabi. Al Nowais has vast interests in petrochemicals, hospitalities, food industry, banking, investments and various other companies. He is a self-made business who was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The article highlights the success and life of Hussain Al Nowais.
Hussain Early Beginning
Hussain went through his primary and high school studies in his home country and went to the United States for college lessons. The success story of Hussain is a unique one since during his first years, his family was forced to live in the desert.He is currently the chairman and managing director of the Emirates Holdings. He mastered his skills in business after inheriting some of the skills from his grandfather who was running some small-scale companies. Hussain Al Nowais used the strategy of being an agent in most of the companies which he could quickly climb the ladders to become a partner.
Education Background
His professional career began in New York where he worked as a trainee to an investment bank. It is in the United States that his career jumpstarted working as a trainee in a bank.He attributes his success to the exposure by meeting people from the different cultures. The process of studying abroad gave him an edge over his competitors because he was able to manage to talk with foreigners.
His major success in Business
One of his breakthrough businesses was when he successfully secured a chance to provide a government agency with electrical equipment. He also developed a passion for acquisition whereby he bought the falling firms and established them to be beneficial. His ability to offer solutions to his country saw him establish a food company during the recession period in UAE. Federal Foods is a manufacturing company that has used efficiently IT to deliver most of its services.
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Apart from his busy lifestyle, he is a father of three children.He wants to instill a culture of hard work and make them be the solutions to the world problems. He reads informative and inspirational books and those based on Islam religion. Hussain Al Nowais treasures his family and most of the time he takes them for vacation in different countries.
Hussain Al Nowais has several companies that he leads as the chairman including the Al Nowais Investment LLC, Danway Engineering, Eircom, Addax Bank B. S. C, National Petroleum Constructions and General Holding Corporation.Hussain is the leading managing director of enterprises such as Rotana Hotel Management Corporation Limited ad MENA Infrastructure Fund GP Limited. He is a board member of several other groups.


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BTI420 programming assignment specifications document 3
Assignment specifications document, for the final deliverable.
This is the final specifications document for the programming assignment.
Here is a link back to the programming assignment introduction.
Here is a link to the first specifications document.
Here is a link to the second specifications document.
Next due date, expectations and marking guide
The final due date and time is Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 8:00am ET.
Plan to do the following. (If you do more, that's OK.)
- For a Student user, enable the student to annotate a graded work item
- Fix things that need fixing, including functionality, security, etc.
- Make sure there's enough data there for a suitable demonstration and use
- Fit-and-finish
Submit your work by uploading to the My.Seneca/Blackboard link. (Remove the packages, bin, and obj folders.)
Functionality by role
Some students have asked for a detailed list of functionality.
Your professors explained that we do not expect every student to submit the exact same project, and that we're flexible about functionality. However, many use cases are obvious, so we'll affirm their presence in the lists below. It's possible that your app will have more use cases, and that's OK.
Administrator users…
- Register new "Teacher" accounts
- Edit a course (to assign/configure a teacher)
Teacher users…
- View list of my courses
- View list of my graded works (some flexibility about the format of the list; think about use cases)
- Add, edit, delete a graded work item
Student users…
- View list of my courses
- Select/configure my courses (which is an edit task)
- View list of my graded work items (how should that be sorted? should there be choice?)
- View details of a selected graded work item, including its annotations
- Add an annotation to a graded work item (maybe edit too)
Anonymous users…
- Register (which creates a new "Student" account)
- View list of courses (would it be useful to see course detail?)
- View list of teachers (would it be useful to see teacher detail?)
Introduction to 'new' topics – security, and annotations
As previously discussed, this final specification document asks you to ensure your app's security works in a way that makes sense, and to enable a student/user to annotate (personalize) a graded work item.
The information below suggests some ways to handle these situations and typical use cases. Some students have already implemented some of these suggestions. For those who like step-by-step instructions, the following will be useful.
If you have a question, ask your professor.
How to 'connect' a security account to a Student or Teacher
We need a way to 'connect' a security account that's created during a "Register" task, to a Student or Teacher object.
Your code already enables a new account to be created, and placed in the "Student" role.
In addition, your code enables an Administrator to create an account for a new "Teacher".
However, neither of these actions will create a "Student" or "Teacher" object in your design model. Here's a suggested way to handle this situation. Notice that this procedure changes the identity model and design model classes, so you must either re-create your database or configure another Code First Migration.
Also notice that we are not creating hard-coded associations between the security class and our design model classes. Instead, we are creating a logical association.
Edit the "ApplicationUser" class in the identity model
Look at your design model classes for Student and Teacher, and notice the property names for 'family name', 'given names', and 'email address'.
Then, in the IdentityModels.cs source code file, add these properties to the ApplicationUser class. We suggest that you use the same property names if possible. That way, if you choose to do so, you can use AutoMapper to help reduce the amount of code you must write later.
It's possible that you have already done this. We have noticed that a number of students have already added these properties to their apps.
Update the RegisterViewModel class, and the 'register' view
In the RegisterViewModel class, add code for the new properties you just added in the previous step.
Then, in the 'register' view, add code to show them on the HTML Form.
Edit the "Student" and "Teacher" classes in the design model
Add a string property named "UserName" to the Student and Teacher classes.
Update the 'register' methods in the account controller
As you would expect, you must update the code in the "Register" method to assign the new RegisterViewModel properties to the ApplicationUser security account object.
In addition, do one more task: Create a new "Student" object.
Use the information in the new ApplicationUser object, and add code to create a new "Student" object.
Previously, you have already created another 'register' method to enable an administrator to register a new 'teacher' security account. Similar to above, add code to create a new "Teacher" object in that method.
In code, how do I get the current ApplicationUser object?
The User property can be queried for answers to these kinds of questions.
From the MSDN Library, the User property type is iPrincipal, which "represents the security context of the user on whose behalf the code is running, including that user's identity… and any roles to which they belong."
In controller or view code, it is the User property.
In a manager class, it is the HttpContext.Current.User property.
In code, you will often use these three members of the User object:
- User.Identity.IsAuthenticated
- User.Identity.Name
- User.IsInRole()
If you have the user name value, then you can use that to find the Student or Teacher object.
That's how you connect a security account to a Student or Teacher object!
How to filter data for the current user
Some data queries and operations need to be filtered for the current user.
For example, a logged-in "Student" must work with their courses and graded work.
How can this be done?
- The controller method must be marked with the [Authorize(Roles = "Student")] attribute
- It calls a method in the Manager class to fetch (or whatever) a collection of courses (or whatever)
- Then, in the Manager class method, get the current User object
- Use it to help create your query expression
An example method, adapted from a BTI420 student's code in their Manager class, shows how this can be done:
Annotations for a graded work item
A student can 'annotate' a graded work item. Annotations can include notes and partner/group info.
The idea is to enable a student to capture personalized information about a graded work item.
There are many correct and appropriate ways to implement this functionality. One way is suggested below.
Add a new "Annotation" class to your design model
To your design model, add a new class named "Annotation". It can be a simple class, perhaps with these properties:
- Identifier (obviously)
- Date edited, a timestamp, assigned and updated in code (it's not necessary to show it in the user interface)
- A flag (i.e. a boolean) to enable the student to indicate whether they've completed the graded work item
- The identifier for the logically-associated graded work item
- A string to enable the user to add descriptive notes about the graded work item
- A string for the names of other students who are working with the student in a group
- A navigation property to the Student object
To the Student class, add a new navigation property, which will be a collection of Annotation objects.
Notice that we are not hard-coding an association with the GradedWork class. Instead, we'll use a logical association, by storing the identifier of the graded work item.
In summary, Annotation has an association with Student only.
Note that you will also create suitable view model classes.
The following class diagram shows the new Annotation class in the lower-right area. Please note that your diagram may look different. In other words, do not assume that the following diagram is the authoritative correct answer, because it's not.
Scenario overviews
There are three typical scenarios that involve annotations:
- While looking at the 'details' view of a graded work item, show the annotations
- Add an annotation to a graded work item
- Edit an annotation
Here are some implementation suggestions.
View/show annotations for a graded work item
Your app probably has an existing view that enables a student to see the details for a graded work item.
Therefore, you have the graded work item's identifier. And, you have data that identifies the student/user.
Create a Manager class method that accepts these arguments:
- Graded work identifier
- Information that identifies a student/user
The method will return a collection of Annotation items (mapped to a suitable view model class).
You will have to edit the view model class that you're using for the view, and add a property for the annotation collection.
Then, in the controller method, call the new Manager class method to get the annotation collection, and assign it to the new property in the view model object.
Finally, in the view, write code to render the annotation collection, in a format that's pleasing to you and appropriate for users. To support the 'edit' task below, you should add a link for each rendered annotation.
Add a new annotation to a graded work item
The view (above) needs a link to enable the student/user to add a new annotation for the graded work item they are viewing.
In your controller, add the method pair (GET, POST) that enables the student/user to add a new annotation.
The Manager class will also need a new method to handle the new data.
The view (user interface) will enable the user to:
- Enter the name(s) of another existing student/user, who will be a 'group member'
- Enter descriptive text notes about the graded work item
When the data (view model object) is posted back to the controller and/or manager methods:
- set the 'graded work identifier' property to the identifier for the current graded work item,
- add a date/time stamp,
- and set the 'completion' flag to "false".
What should the user interface be for #1?
Some people will say that a select list of existing students should be displayed. That's probably not a good idea, because it will leak information to users who shouldn't have it, so don't do it.
Instead, use a simple text box. A name, in 'firstname lastname' format, would be entered. The program code (ultimately in the Manager class) would take those values and simply search for matching Student objects. If found, it would use the found object's values. If not found, it would silently ignore the name.
What if you wanted to enable multiple names to be entered? One suggestion, documented below, is to continue to use a simple text box, and accept a comma-separated list of names. For example:
In a 'create new annotation' view, show a text box for the workgroup names. Tell the user to enter names in 'firstname lastname' format, with multiple names separated with commas. For example:
elliott coleshill, peter mcintyre
That content is posted back to the controller method that handles the POST request. After model validation, pass the view model object on to the manager method.
In the manager method, split the string on the 'comma' character, to create a 'source names' array. Each array element now holds a 'firstname lastname'.
Create a temporary work-in-progress 'results' collection (probably a List<string>) to hold matching/found names.
For each string element in the 'source names' array…
Split the trimmed version of the string element into another 'single name' array, this time split on the 'space' character. If the user entered invalid data, then this operation will not succeed, and that's OK.
Use the 'single name' element content to search for a matching Student object in the data store, case-insensitive. Both the 'firstname' and 'lastname' must match.
If matched, get/use the proper-case version from the fetched Student object, and add it to the 'results' collection.
If not matched, ignore and continue.
At the end of the 'for each' task, dump the 'results' collection to an array, and then to a string joined with a 'comma' character (or comma-space string, for better readability).
That string is saved as the Workgroup value in the Student object.
Oh, incidentally, don't go searching online for code to implement this kind of solution. You won't find anything. Just follow this procedure.
What should the user interface be for #2?
A rich text editor. Use CKEditor to implement this. CKEditor is a plug-in (i.e. copy-paste) JavaScript app that replaces an HTML <textarea> element with a nice-looking and highly-functional rich text editor.
Study the "RichTextEditor" example in the GitHub code example repository to learn how it's done.
Edit an annotation
This will look and function in a way that's similar to the "add" task above.
Typically, for an editing task, you would create a view model class that's used by the form to hold the object's current data.
Answers to your MediaItem questions
Some students have asked questions about MediaItem functionality.
As above, your professors do not expect every student to submit the exact same project, and that we're flexible about functionality. However, here's some guidance.
Images only? Or other kinds (e.g. PDF)?
Our initial position is 'any kind'. Then the follow-up question is 'how to show/display a media item'.
Think about a graded work item, and its collection of media items. As a student/user when you're viewing the details of a graded work item, what do you expect to see? Do you expect to see media items rendered in-line with the text content? Or do you expect to see icons? Or hyperlinks? What's the right way?
The answer is "it depends". Your professors are flexible.
For example, assume a situation where a graded work item includes two media items, 1) a PNG image, and 2) a PDF document.
What if you simply wanted to render hyperlinks to these items?
Well, the Manager class method that fetches the graded work item would also fetch its media items collection. At that point, you would have the media item identifier (which is needed to render a hyperlink), and other descriptive data. You could map the result to a suitable view model object, and return it to the controller method.
The controller method would pass the view model object on to the view. In the view code, you could render hyperlinks for the media items in a suitable markup structure (e.g. a table, paragraphs, or an unordered list). Maybe the hyperlink's visible name/title would be the media item's "Name" property. If you wanted to, you could have the hyperlink target a new tab/window. And so on.
How to add multiple media items to a graded work item?
We discussed this in class. Your professors are flexible.
We suggest that it would be pretty easy to create a dedicated view (with matching controller and manager code) to add a single media item to an existing graded work item.
Treat it like a specialized 'edit' task for a graded work item.
You already know how to do a normal 'edit' task. For this use case, you want the benefit of the 'edit' GET-POST cycle. But you can do whatever you want with the data in the view model object that's posted back.
If the teacher/user wanted to add multiple media items, the teacher/user would simply run this page/view multiple times.
Fixes, data, and fit-and-finish
Fix things that need fixing.
Make sure there's enough data for a suitable demonstration, as well as for everyday use.
Ensure that the appearance is appropriate. Spend some effort on fit-and-finish.
One fit-and-finish item is menus. Ideally, your app should use conditional menus, and where appropriate, dropdown menus.
See the April 2 class notes page for full coverage.
Submit your work on My.Seneca/Blackboard
Follow these brief instructions to submit your work on My.Seneca/Blackboard.
1. Make a copy of your project
2. Remove the "packages", "bin", and "obj" folders
3. Zip your project (make sure you're at the correct level in the file system)
4. Submit your work via My.Seneca/Blackboard


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Last Updated: June 18, 2018
Preparing for your next adventure? Pause your packing to comb through these travel photography tips from the Costco Photo Centre. When you return from your vacation with photos worthy of global recognition—you'll be glad you did.
A few tips before we dive in:
Take your time. When taking travel photos, examine the scene to find the right vantage points. Slowing down for one or two great shots will save you the time of deleting 10–15 mediocre ones.
- Don't be shy. You've waited patiently for this trip, and it will be over before you know it. So get out of your comfort zone to find perspectives you love.
- Limit the selfies. Whenever possible, recruit a fellow traveller or bring a tripod to photograph yourself in the scene. The photos will turn out significantly better without your outstretched arm in prime view.
Now that we've covered the basics, let's take a look at five key travel photo opportunities that you should squeeze into your itinerary!
1. The Layered Landscape
Every travel destination worth its name will have opportunities for stunning landscape photography. To capture them at their best, put these key landscape photography secrets to use:
- Time it right—The golden hour (sunrise and sunset, when the sun is low in the sky) casts the most gorgeous light. It reveals stunning colours—far more intricate than you'll find midday.
- Create layers—Landscape photos that lack a focal point often look flat. Move yourself around to find a vantage point that provides foreground, middle ground and background interest to give the viewer something compelling.
2. The Street Market
Why do we travel? To fulfill our wanderlust by experiencing cultures other than our own. The best place to find that authentic culture on display? Street markets, festivals, parks—where locals congregate. Although they may be densely packed, they're full of life. Candid street photography allows you to capture the routine rituals of the culture, be it a chaotic hustle or a series of serene interactions.
Photographs of landmarks capture a sight to see. Photographs of cultural intersections tell a story.
3. The Rainy Day
A rainy forecast is no reason to put the camera away. Fresh rain gives nature enhanced vibrancy and ethereal dew, and overcast skies can benefit your photos by providing softer light and interesting, textured clouds.
Without harsh sun rays or bright over-exposure, rainy days are ideal for photographing cool portraits—up close and personal or from a distance as your travel companion explores a scene of grand scale.
4. The View of the Top
Eye level is an excellent starting point for your travel photography. Then, let your intuition guide your lens to angles unexplored. As you meander through an old city by foot or open-top bus, you might discover that the most striking architecture can be seen only from beneath.
Point your camera up to capture the painted underside of an archway, or the sculpted ornamentation atop tall columns. Let the sky occupy one or two thirds of the frame for balance.
5. The People
Human elements make travel pictures more memorable and interesting. The person in the place—whether it's you or a local—is what makes your photo different from all the other photos at that location. Their presence changes the story.
Photograph the sailor and his wife on the Copenhagen pier, or the artist selling his work on the street in Salvador. Watch for these opportunities to interact and connect with people during your trip, even if just for a few minutes.
No matter where you jet off to, keep your eyes open for unexpected opportunities. Get lost for a day—it'll be the most memorable one. Bring your camera to every destination because these are moments you'll wish would last forever.
Sift through your photos when you come home and print something beautiful—whether it's custom wall décor for your home, a photo book for your adventure companion, or a printed keepsake to keep those international vacation memories close to your heart.
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Has Christmas and holiday shopping thrown your budget out the window? If your family celebrates the holidays you may feel pressured to purchase things for your loved ones that you really cannot afford. There is help for overspending. Ideally, when you do gift giving (no matter what the occasion) you do it from funds that you have set aside for that purpose. For many people that is just a dream and seems impossible. January will see a lot of increases in credit card bills.
Instead of trying to figure out how to pay those additional bills the first of the year, would it not be better to plan for gift giving in your daily budget? It may be a little too late this year to do anything about that but why don't you start out the New Year fresh with some budgeting tools to help next year be better? The economy has had it's ups and downs now for some time. Many people still have not recovered from the losses suffered from several years ago. Many of the better paying jobs vanished and the jobs that are out there now do not even come close to replacing the lost income.
Is There a Way To Get Ahead?
Have you heard the saying, "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer?" There is some truth to that. Unless you have some means of growing your income then what you earn today will not pay for as much as it did yesterday. I know a lot of hard working folks who are just barely getting by. Wouldn't it be nice if ordinary people could learn from the lessons of the wealthy and begin to grow their own wealth? They can. They just need to learn how.
Over at Conquer Each New Day you will find a post that tells a little bit about the Money Habits Of Millionaires and how they maintain their wealth. It also gives some tips to those who are not wealthy to help them improve their financial picture. When you look at the statistics you find that only 3% of millionaires actually inherited their wealth. That means that the large majority of them had to work at something to create that wealth.
So, you are not a millionaire and you figure that if you were then you would not need to budget anyway. Right? No, I am afraid that would be wrong. The individual who has created wealth for himself has used budgeting skills to be able to set aside funds for investing in wise solid investments. It was not just luck. That is something that you can do too. No matter where you are, there are probably some things that you can do to improve your situation. You may have to make some sacrifices but would that not be worth it if you could improve things long term as a result? There is help if you are willing to make some changes.
There are places online that have budget calculators. There are also some really good budgeting books available on Amazon. The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey is a good one to follow to get your finances back on track. Be cautious about using some of the debt management programs online that supposedly will help you get out of debt. Although there may be some good ones, there are also some that will simply cost you more money for the privilege of managing your debts. We were going to recommend one or two but decided against it because you can get the same service for free through the Consumer Credit Counseling services. They can help you create a budget you can live with and if you wish enroll you in a debt management program. You must be aware that if you enroll in the debt management program then you cannot incur any more debt. It works for many as long as they are able to continue making regular payments. This service is the effort that many use to avoid filing bankruptcy. We really don't want to get in that deep, now do we?
Debt Proof Living by Mary Hunt is another fabulous resource for those trying to get out of credit card debt. Mary is a master at curbing runaway spending habits. Like many others, she learned the hard way.
If your Christmas budget has been blown… you are not alone. There are many people in the same boat with you. You need not feel like a scrooge. Just do the best you can and get onto a better plan for next year. Some of the best gifts I have been given cost nothing at all other than a little bit of time and loving thought.
My Mom was housebound for a long time. She not only did not have the funds to buy gifts but also did not have a way to do any shopping without me helping her. I still have a card that she gave me and will always cherish. Inside she had written:
"What can I give you poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would give you a lamb,
If I were a rich man, I would give you my part,
But all that I can give you is the love in my heart."
Check out the blog over at our sister site where we explore different ideas on helping you to conquer each new day of your own. You may have no desire to be a millionaire or above. You may only want to be comfortable and not have to worry about how to pay your bills or take proper care of your loved ones. That would be nice for anyone, wouldn't it? Whatever you desire to achieve in life, I pray that it is a rich rewarding life in many more ways than just money. Money is just a tool. I pray that this holiday season is a blessed one for you. Have a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
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ABC Terms and Conditions
Schedule to the Terms and Conditions
Happy People At Work – Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABN 52 429 278 345) of 700 Harris Street, Ultimo 2007, New South Wales, Australia.
Authorised under permit NSW Permit Number - LTPM/16/01109
Entry Restrictions (Clause 5)
1. Entry to the Competition is open to: Employees of Caltex Australia Petroleum who are participating in the Happy People At Work program.
Competition Period (Clause 6)
Commences: 27/02/2017 at 12.01am AEST
Ends: 31/03/17 at 11.00am AEDT
Entry Method(Clause 7)
To enter, entrants must:
Weekly Draw Entry:
To enter a Weekly Draw, an entrant must collect at least one (1) token via the "Happy People at Work" app wellbeing program between 12.01am AEST/AEDT Wednesday to 11.00am AEST/AEDT Friday prior to the Weekly Draw. An entrant will be awarded one (1) token for each eligible task/activity completed via the "Happy People at Work" app wellbeing program during the Competition Period. Eligible tasks/activities include: watching a video, completing a survey/quiz and reading a tip.
Major Prize Entry:
All participating Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd employees will automatically be included in a team via the "Happy People at Work" app. Teams will vary in size from 6-9 people. Entrants are able to earn points for their team by using tokens they have achieved on the Spin Screen in the "Happy People at Work" app. The points they spin will be determined randomly (e.g. could be between 20-100 points), and all points they obtain during the Promotional Period will be allocated to their team.
Maximum Number of Entries
(Clause 0)
1 Weekly entry permitted per person.
The entrant is then eligible to win a maximum of one (1) Weekly Prize
Selection of Winner
(Clause 9)
1. Weekly Prize Draws:
a) There will be one (1) draw which takes place for each Week of the Promotion for a total of five (5) Weekly Prize Draws. Weekly Prize Draws will take place at Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo 2007, New South Wales, Australia.at 11am on 03/03/17 (Weekly Prize Draw 1), 10/03/17(Weekly Prize Draw 2), 17/03/17 (Weekly Prize Draw 3), 24/03/17 (Weekly Prize Draw 4), 31/03/17 (Weekly Prize Draw 5) Entries in each Weekly Prize Draw will not be entered into any subsequent Weekly Prize Draw/s.
b) The first valid entry drawn in each Weekly Prize Draw will win the Weekly Prize indicated in the Prize table below.
c) If a draw is scheduled on the weekend or a public holiday, the draw will be conducted at the same time and location on the following business day. The Promoter will ensure each draw is open for public scrutiny and anyone may witness the draw on request. The winner of a drawn prize is determined by chance.
2. Major Prize:
a) Teams will be order on a leaderboard table based on the total number of points received by the team (due to differing team numbers, a team's total points will be averaged). The team listed as number one on the leaderboard table will win the Major Prize. Details of the Major Prize are indicated in the Schedule table below.
b) In the event that two (2) or more teams are tied as number one on the leaderboard table, a member of each tied team (as determined by the Promoter) will be sent a promotional question to answer in 25 words or less. The tied team that provides the best answer to the promotional question by the method and within the time-frame specified by the Promoter will be deemed the winning team and receive the Major Prize. For the sake of clarity, there will only be one winning team and only one Major Prize awarded in this Promotion.
Total Prize Pool (Clause 10)
Each prize is valued at: $100.00 (incl. GST)
Total prize pool is valued at: $1400.00 (incl. GST)
Prize Restrictions (Clauses 11 - 18)
See Terms & Conditions
Winner Notification (Clause 20)
See Terms & Conditions
Unclaimed Prize Re-Draw
(Clause 21)
The re-draw will take place on 31/03/17
Rights in Your Entry
(Clauses 22 - 26)
An exclusive licence
Additional Terms Applicable to this Competition
General Terms and Conditions
1. By entering the Competition, you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of the Competition. The Terms and Conditions governing the Competition include these General Terms and Conditions, the Schedule to these General Terms and Conditions and any instructions relating to the Competition on the Promoter's Website.
2. Any capitalised terms used in these General Terms and Conditions have the meaning given in the Schedule, unless stated otherwise. In the event of any inconsistency between the Schedule to the Terms and Conditions (Schedule) and these General Terms and Conditions, the Schedule will take precedence.
3. The Promoter may in its absolute discretion refuse to award any Prize to any entrant who fails to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
4. Entry into the Competition is free.
Entry Restrictions
5. Eligibility to enter the Competition is subject to the Entry Restrictions. An entrant of the Competition must be an individual and not a company or organisation. Directors, immediate family members, employees and contractors of the Promoter and any agencies, retailers and suppliers directly associated with the Competition, or with the provision of the Prize, are not eligible to enter.
Competition Period
6. The Competition will be conducted during the Competition Period. Any entry received after the expiry of the Competition Period will be deemed invalid. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost, delayed or misdirected entries.
Entry Method
7. To enter the Competition, entrants must enter the Competition in accordance with the Entry Method (and any other entry details provided by the Promoter on the Website) during the Competition Period.
8. Entrants can enter the Competition up to the Maximum Number of Entries. Entries must be submitted separately and each entry must individually meet the requirements in the Schedule and are subject to the Entry Restrictions.
Selection of Winner
9. If a Prize is awarded by draw, all entries in the Competition will go into a random draw and the Prize draw will be conducted in accordance with the details in Prize Draw of the Schedule. The first valid entry randomly drawn will win a Prize. If the winning entry is invalid, that entry will be disregarded and the Prize will be awarded by drawing the next valid entry in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
10. The Prize will be awarded as specified in the Schedule. The Total Prize Pool value is specified in the Schedule. The Prize values are the recommended retail value as provided by the relevant supplier, are in Australian dollars and are correct as at the time of the commencement of the Competition Period. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the Prize value.
Prize Restrictions
11. Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule, the Promoter will not be responsible for any additional costs associated with use of the Prize. The Prize winner (and, if applicable, their guest(s)) is responsible for all costs associated with using the Prize including (if applicable) travel and/or transfer costs, expenses with respect to food and beverages, travel and medical insurance costs and spending money.
12. If a Prize is available in various locations, the Prize winner is only eligible to claim the Prize in their nearest capital city. If the Prize occurs in the Prize winner's home city, the Prize winner will not be eligible to receive any accommodation or airfares (which may otherwise have formed part of the Prize).
13. If the Prize is date specific, the Prize winner must be available to redeem the Prize on the dates stipulated by the Promoter. If the Prize winner is not able to redeem the Prize on that date, the Promoter may determine another Prize winner in its absolute discretion.
14. No component of the Prize can be transferred or redeemed for cash.
15. All Prizes are subject to availability. In the event that any of the Prizes or part of a Prize becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond the Promoter's reasonable control, the Promoter reserves the right to provide a similar product to the same or greater value as the original prize, subject to any applicable laws or written directions made under applicable legislation.
16. It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the winner (and any guests participating in using the Prize) must comply with all the conditions of use of that Prize and the Prize supplier's requirements.
17. If the Prize includes flights, entrants agree that:
(a) the Prize does not include transfers to and from the winner's place of residence to the departure point and transfers between the accommodation and airport (unless otherwise specified in the Schedule);
(b) the flights must be utilised at the same time, for the same travel dates, to and from the same destination;
(c) no frequent flyer (or equivalent rewards program) points will accrue to the Prize winner (and any guest participating in using the Prize) on the Prize flights or accommodation; and
(d) the booking time of the flights will be determined by the Promoter in its complete discretion and blackout periods may apply including all public holidays.
18. If the Prize includes accommodation, it is a condition of accepting the Prize that the Prize winner may be requested to present their credit card or a cash deposit upon arrival at any accommodation to cover all ancillary costs they may incur during their stay. For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize winner acknowledges that the accommodation part of the Prize includes room charges only (and no ancillary costs such as room service).
19. If the Prize involves tickets to an event, the Promoter is not responsible for any changes in times or dates, or cancellations or rescheduling of events that may prevent the Prize winner from redeeming the Prize or any part of it.
Winner Notification
20. The Prize winner(s) will be notified within two (2) days of the Prize Draw by mail, telephone or email and any other means of communication set out in the Schedule. Prize winners will also be notified in writing within fourteen (14) days of the Prize Draw. Please allow at least twenty-eight (28) days from the date of notification for the delivery of the Prize.
Unclaimed Prize Re-Draw
21. In the event that a Prize winner is unable to be contacted, the Promoter will retain the Prize for three (3) months from the date of the draw. If the Prize is not claimed within three (3) months of the date of the draw, the Promoter will redraw another winner for the unclaimed Prize. If the Prize is date specific or perishable and must be claimed prior to the standard three (3) month period, the Unclaimed Prize Re-Draw date in the Schedule will apply. Re-draw Prize winners will be notified as set out in above.
Rights in Your Entry
22. Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule, all physical entries become the property of the Promoter and will not be returned to the entrants.
23. To be eligible for a Prize your entry must only include original material created by you or material which you have permission to use, which may be included in your entry.
24. By submitting your entry to the Promoter, you grant the Promoter and its licensees and assignees:
(a) the Rights in Your Entry specified in the Schedule to exercise all rights in your entry, including without limitation, the right to reproduce and communicate your entry to the public in whole or in part, in perpetuity and throughout the world in any media; and
(b) the right to publicise, broadcast and communicate to the public your name, character, likeness or voice for any promotion or matter incidental to the Competition with no compensation to you for such use.
25. You understand and agree that your entry may be edited or adapted at any time by the Promoter for legal, editorial or operational reasons.
26. As a condition of accepting the Prize, the winner must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or Prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
ABC Material
27. If the method of entry instructs you to include any material owned by the Promoter (ABC Material) such as an ABC trade mark or logo, you agree that:
(a) you must not use the ABC Material for any purpose other than for the purpose of including it in your entry in the Competition;
(b) any use of the ABC Material by you will not give you or any other person (other than the Promoter) any right, title or interest in the ABC Material;
(c) you must not carry on a business under a name which includes the ABC Material or any trade mark similar to the ABC Material; and
(d) you must not apply to register a trade mark similar to ABC Material.
28. No other party may use the ABC Material without prior approval of the Promoter.
29. The Promoter will collect your personal information for the purposes of conducting the Competition. In doing so, the Promoter may disclose your personal information to its contractors, agents, any partner or co-promoter and to State and Territory gaming departments. Prize winners' names may be published as set out in these Terms and Conditions. The Promoter may also use your personal information for any promotional, marketing and publicity purposes of the Promoter. Additional information about how personal information is collected, used and disclosed, and the privacy complaints process is available in the ABC Privacy Policy available at http://about.abc.net.au/abc-privacy-policy/ .
30. Any attempt to interfere with the normal functioning of the Website or to otherwise undermine the legitimate operation of this Competition is prohibited and will render all entries submitted by that entrant invalid.
31. You warrant that:
(a) your entry is your original work, and to the extent it is not, you have obtained the relevant permission;
(b) all details provided with your entry are true and accurate;
(c) you have all necessary rights to grant the Promoter the rights granted under these Terms and Conditions;
(d) use of your entry by the Promoter, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, will not infringe the rights of any third parties; and
(e) your entry does not breach any law.
32. You agree to indemnify the Promoter against any loss or damage resulting from any breach of the warranties above and acknowledge that the Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, not award the Prize to you for breach of the warranties above.
33. You acknowledge that the Promoter is under no obligation to use your entry, and any reproduction and/or communication of your entry to the public by the Promoter (in accordance with these Terms and Conditions) is at the complete discretion of the Promoter.
34. You acknowledge this Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Competition must be directed to the ABC through the Website rather than to Facebook.
35. If there is any event that prevents or hinders the Promoter's conduct of the Competition or the Promoter's ability to deliver the Prize to the Prize winner(s) the Promoter may, in its discretion, cancel the Competition and recommence it at another time under the same conditions or select another winner.
36. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or for any failure of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in the Competition, or for any technical error that may occur in the course of the administration of the Competition. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
37. To the full extent permitted by the law, the Promoter will not be liable for any delay, death, injury, damages, expenses, or loss whatsoever (whether direct or consequential) to persons or property as a result of any person entering into the Competition or accepting or using any Prize, including without limitation non-receipt of any Prize or damage to any Prize in transit and the Prize winner's failure to comply with the terms and conditions (if any) specified by any third party.


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Font refers to a set of the characters of a language that have been designed with similar features. This may also be called typeface at times. When fonts are designed, they have been seen to include several common variations of style. Such variations may include those in styles such as regular, light semi bold, bold, italic and ultra bold. There are also those fonts that include expert versions. These are fonts that have mathematical symbols and fraction in addition to the normal set of alphabets. A font family is a set of fonts of the same style, which are different in versions. When you use a font from a large family of fonts, you are provided with a wide array of fonts that you can use in your website for emphasis and variety. When you are aiming to design your website, you will need to choose the typeface as well. In such times, you need to consider the reader friendliness of the font as well. This is bound to make a huge difference. If the font is clear and readable, more people will come to your website. If it is unclear and jarring, the visitor will be discouraged to read further. You will soon lose your internet traffic. When you want to download free fonts for Windows 7, there are a few fonts that are considered the best. Following is a list of font that you may consider when you download free fonts for Windows 7:
- Baroque Script: This is a Semi Light weight font with normal width. It is visually like Latin and has a very elegant aura about it. It direction is strong left to right glyphs. It is in calligraphy script and is a True Type font. You can view the font here: http://www.1001freefonts.com/BaroqueScript.php
- Walt Disney Script: The Walt Disney script is a very beautiful handwritten font, which is True Type in nature. It is a medium weight font with medium width. The direction of the font is strongly left to right glyphs, although it contains neutrals too. Its family type is script and its Serif style is bold. You can view the font here: http://www.fonts2u.com/walt-disney-script.font
- Japanese Brush: Japanese Brush is a brush script font, again a True Type font. It is a bold weight, medium width font that has strongly left to right glyphs and neutrals. You can view the font here: http://www.fonts2u.com/japanese-brush.font
- Whoa!: Whoa! is a semi light weight graffiti font with medium width. It is regular in nature and the direction of the font is only strongly left to right glyphs. It is not monospaced in pitch and in visual characteristics, its family is Latin for both text and display. You can view the font here: http://www.fonts2u.com/whoa.font
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eBook Formatting Service
I have been documenting the process used to produce formatted eBooks for Kindle, Smashwords and Barnes & Noble. I think that I have it down to a couple of hours per book, so I can start charging for this.
I am now accepting books. The cost to authors is $35 plus $1 for each thousand words over 50,000.
Send me your novel, preferably in RTF format. Send cover images if you want them embedded in the book.
I will clean up the formatting and simplify it. I will retain bold, italic, etc, but I will recast headings into standard styles. I will remove fonts I will remove line spacings, indents and other things that confuse the eBook readers.
I will add a Table of Contents, if you have chapters. I will place page breaks at the start of chapters.
I will not change words. I will not "correct" your content.
What you will get:
You will get a Mobi file for Kindle, plus the html file that was used to generate the Mobi file (this may be zipped if you include a cover image). You will get a MS word DOC file for use on Smashwords. You will get an RTF file for use on Barnes & Noble.
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The Importance of Curiosity
EVANSTON --- Rebecca Skloot, the bestselling author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," last week told an audience that packed Northwestern's Ryan Auditorium that she first learned of Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa cells that are Lacks' legacy in a biology class at age 16.
It was what Skloot later called a "what?" moment -- when a subject piques her curiosity and won't let go. A decade after first hearing Henrietta Lacks' name, Skloot set out on an obsessive, 10-year project to unearth the story of Lacks and her descendants and the scientific breakthroughs and multimillion-dollar industry that HeLa cells spawned.
Skloot's book tells the story of Lacks, an African American woman in the "colored ward" of a Baltimore hospital who, in the 1950s, unwittingly donated the cells that spawned one of science's most important cell lines. As the 2011-2012 One Book One Northwestern selection, the book for months has been a springboard for discussion and a host of on- and off-campus activities about science, biomedical ethics, race and family.
Delivering the One Book keynote address Thursday, Skloot recounted her bumpy road to becoming a science writer, thanked her audience for "keeping the story of Henrietta Lacks alive" and then took questions.
Skloot said she was taking the basic biology class at a community college when her teacher spoke of HeLa cells and wrote the name Henrietta Lacks across a blackboard. He then said what many biology teachers at some point tell their students -- "that there are these amazing cells that have been alive since 1951 even though the woman they came from died."
"What?" Skloot remembered thinking. In her keynote, she urged her audience to pay attention to those "what?" moments and to take careful note of the things that most interest them. "Honing your ability to recognize your curiosity and follow it is one of the most important things you can do," she told students.
To teachers in the audience, she had another message. No matter how bored, disengaged or distracted your students may appear, you never know what one sentence you say may forever influence a student.
Skloot recounted how after class she cornered the teacher who wrote Henrietta Lacks' name across the blackboard and asked for more information about her. Stating he knew nothing beyond the fact that Lacks was black, he urged his young student to do a little extra-credit research on the woman for whom HeLa cells are named.Before publishing her book, Skloot tracked down the teacher and sent him the manuscript of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It was too late for her to receive extra credit, she said, but it was clear proof that his student was paying attention.


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Tonight marks the eve of my father's quadruple bypass surgery.
As I lie awake tonight failing to get any sleep in anticipation for the big day, I can't help reflecting on some of the most profound and enduring lessons I have ever learned in my life: the lessons my father has taught me.
Some lessons he's taught me directly, and others he never actively tried to teach me. He simply lived them. Here's a few of the top ones that come to mind.
Family comes first
From an early age my father taught me the value of family, and how important it was to be at peace with this subject. He's always used the analogy of having a strong foundation at home, so that you can support any storm that comes your way later on. Over the years he's always shown unconditional love for every one in the family and I've lost count of the multiple times he's stepped up to support us through anything, no matter how stressful or busy his own day was.
On integrity
I feel like my dad's written the book on integrity. I admire the way he always has stood by his word, and takes accountability for his actions, at times having admitted to his mistakes and sharing what he's learned. Never making false promises and teaching me to always under promise and over deliver. He's without a doubt the most reliable person I know. He's taught me about the importance of respect and trust, and that once lost, it's very difficult to get either one back.
Persistence and patience
My first lessons on persistence and being patient came as a child as we spent our weekends and summers away from the city, in a farm where my father would teach me how to plant all kinds of seeds and wait for them to grow. Oranges, bananas, lemons, cherries, corn, papaya, mandarins, tomatoes and lettuce were just a few of the many seeds I cared for under my dad's supervision as a kid, and in time these lessons sank in and changed my life forever. There's nothing wrong with wanting things "yesterday," but the satisfaction of getting something after putting in the time is far greater and deeper than anything achieved overnight.
Work ethic
My dad's work ethic is impeccable. He's taught me the value of being punctual and working harder than anyone else. He used to tell me how important it was to do your very best every day, no matter what your job title was. Whether just starting out as an Intern, being a well seasoned employee in a large company, or filling the shoes of a CEO, he's taught me the importance of giving the absolutely very best you can every single day. Hard work pays off.
Inquiring minds
When I was a child, my dad would come into my room and drop a book on my bed, asking me to read it. He didn't do it often, but every time he did I would rush to start reading it, as over the years every single book he recommended proved to be a worth story with lots of profound meaning.
He's taught me to have "conversations" with some of the greatest minds through reading their books. He's also taught me to always ask as many questions as possible and to question everything. It's funny to think about it now, but our immediate impulse upon first hearing the news of him needing bypass surgery, was to consume as much information on heart disease and the clinical procedure itself from all types of sources including books, medical journals, Nat-Geo magazines, documentaries, and anything we could get our hands on, as if knowing more about it could help us conquer this challenge. And here's the thing. We have no doubts in our minds that it has helped.
On matters of the heart
My dad is a man of few words when it comes to expressing love, but that surely doesn't lessen the amount he feels. One of the most romantic stories I have ever witnessed in my life was when my father surprised my mother a few years ago. They had decided to buy an apartment in a new complex still being built just outside of the city, and the completion date was still another year ahead. In order to save money, they bought the apartment in its most basic version, unfinished walls, unfinished floors, no furniture, not even electrical fittings, thinking they would renovate and finish it once they had moved in.
He ended getting the keys of the apartment a few months ahead of the scheduled completion time, and secretly worked on getting it finished in order to surprise mom. I remember spending many weekends as a kid helping him clean and pass tools as he worked on different areas of the apartment. For months he secretly worked on making this home a dream for my mom, installing the floor tiles they had picked together, painting every room, new bathrooms, new kitchen, installing new windows, and even getting new furniture for every room (they had talked about bringing the old furniture into the new home just to save some money).
Finally, after months of preparation, one day my dad asked my mom to go for a drive so they could check how the construction of the complex was going. My mom happily agreed still thinking that she would find buildings half finished. She couldn't believe her eyes when they arrived at the entrance of the apartment complex. She was almost in tears when they went up the stairs and my dad casually handed her a key and asked her to open the door of her new home. Inside my mom found a finished home furnished and decorated beyond her wildest dreams, cooled bottle of champagne and everything included. A tear fest ensued.
Without a doubt, my father is one of the greatest men I know. A teacher whose lessons have shaped my life forever. And there is still so much more to learn from him. I can only wish I can one day become half the father he's been, and pass on some of these lessons to his grandkids.
To my father and his unbreakable heart.
Update 1: Thank you so much for all your messages and wishes for my dad. It really means a lot to our family. You guys rock!
Update 2: Dad has come out of the quadruple bypass surgery looking better than ever, and even the doctor called him champ! Thanks again for all your kind wishes, our family really appreciates every message of support we have received over the past days.


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York Harbor
York Harbor is the most secure harbor between Portsmouth and Portland, a fact that did not escape explorer Christopher Levett in 1624. "This is a good place for a plantation," he wrote, "a good place for ships." The harbor is a wonderful surprise, tucked behind Stage Neck, just up the York River, packed with yachts and lobsterboats, fishermen and summer folk. It is also a fashionable summer resort with antique stores and art galleries, beautiful homes and historic sites, beaches and walking paths.
The harbor's security, however, comes at a price. The entrance requires a sharp turn in formidable current, with ledges close by on both sides. Despite the lighted bell buoy at the harbor entrance, a stranger would be courting disaster to attempt entering in fog or at night. A safer option is to run for Portsmouth Harbor, a few miles south.
Approaches. York Harbor can be entered at all tides, but the sharp turn at nun "8" can be tricky during the maximum flood. From lighted red-and-white bell "YH" off York Harbor (43° 07.75'N070° 37.03'W), leave can "3" to port and nun "4" to starboard. Aim for Stage Neck Light (Fl 4s 10M), a red, triangular shape on a small, white box with a light on top. Stage Neck is a peninsula lined with condominiums running from northeast to southwest. Observe nun "6" and can "7" and stay to port of the line between can "7" and nun "8." On a flood, the current will try to sweep you first toward Stage Neck and onto the ledge at nun "8" and then onto the opposite ledge at Harris Island. If you don't see nun "8," beware. On rare occasions it is pulled under by the current. Approach this turn with good steerage, keeping nun "8" a couple of boat lengths to starboard. Once nun "8" is abeam, make the sharp turn to starboard, keeping your eye on green daybeacon "11" marking the Harris Island Ledge to port. Beware also, particularly on weekends, that this part of the approach is often peppered with kayakers.
Once past Harris Island Ledge, the harbor is divided by Bragdon Island into North Basin and South Basin. Both basins are prone to silting. They were dredged to approximately 8 feet in 1996 but now have a controlling depth of about 6 feet. You can round out of the current in the mouth of the South Basin to catch your breath and get oriented to the harbor or to contact the harbormaster.
Leaving York Harbor is the reverse of entering, with the changing factors of tide and current. To avoid Harris Island Ledge, keep just to the left of midchannel and turn sharply to port around nun "8." But be sure to keep track of where you are. A flooding tide will set you to port, and it is easy to be aiming at can "7" and end up on Stage Neck. A lot of bottom paint and ego has been left on these ledges. Ticonderoga is said to have cut the nun close many years ago when leaving and ended up high and dry on Stage Neck. The embarrassed captain offered the then-astronomical sum of $50 to be towed off in secrecy during the night.
Anchorages, Moorings
Anchoring is not allowed in York Harbor. Nor, thankfully, is jet skiing. MThe town has five transient moorings and also manages vacant moorings for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. The moorings have controlling depths of about 9 feet and can accommodate boats to 50 feet. If you can't reach the harbormaster, York Harbor Marine Service on Harris Island or Donnell's Marine to the north may be able to help.
For the Boat
York Harbor Town Dock (Harbormaster David Hutchenson: Ch. 09, 16; 207-363-0433). In addition to transient moorings, the town has two town docks, the first by the bridge over the York River and the second along the causeway to Harris Island. There is no water or trash disposal.
Agamenticus Yacht Club (207-363-8510). Located on the north side of the harbor, the AYC clubhouse and dinghy floats are the second farthest docks to the right, nearest Stage Neck (the farthest docks to the right belong to the Harborside Inn). Club facilities are limited to a two-hour dinghy tie-up and water at the floats, but people there are cordial and helpful.
Donnell's Marine (207-363-4308, 363-5324). Donnell's dock is to the left of the yacht club and has four transient slips. They can accommodate large boats, with 10 feet along the outside at low. Water and electricity are on the dock.
York Harbor Marine Service (Ch. 09, 16; 207-363-3602; yorkharbormarine.com). Once past the narrows, York Harbor Marine is on the left, on Harris Island. DThey can provide transient dock space for lengths to 40 feet, with 5 feet of depth at low. Gas, diesel, water, ice, and electricity to 50 amps are available on the docks. Their ship's store stocks parts for Johnson and Honda outboards. They can handle most boat and engine repairs, hauling with a 60-ton marine railway or a hydraulic trailer.
For the crew
York Harbor Marine has showers and laundry machines ashore. The town of York Harbor is a three-block crossroads at the north side of the harbor. It offers pleasant strolling, but little commerce. Land your dinghy at the yacht club or Donnell's, or at one of the two town floats, on either side of Bragdon Island.
The nearest provisions are in York Village, one mile away via Route 1A. A laundromat is next to a convenience store and a bagel and pizza shop are nearby. On the way you'll pass the large Foster's Clambake Restaurant (363-1424).
The Dockside Restaurant (363-2868) on Harris Island is wonderfully situated at the turn of the entrance channel, overlooking the ocean and river. Lunch and dinner are served in a separate building with a screened porch. Walk out to the gazebo on the point and watch new arrivals negotiate (or fail to negotiate) the sharp turn.
The manicured lawns of the Stage Neck Inn lead to a lounge overlooking the adjacent town beach. The word "stage" comes not from stagecoaches but from early fishing days when cod was dried and salted on "stages," or racks. The inn serves lunch and dinner by reservation (363-3850, 800-340-1130).
Things to Do
The town beach is a crescent of white sand where you can swim in gentle surf. At the north end of the beach, you'll find the beginning of the Cliff Walk, which winds around the northern side of the harbor entrance between the sea and beautiful old summer cottages, making it one of the loveliest coastal walks in Maine. Beware, though, that the base of the walk gets covered at high tides or during storm conditions.
A storm of a different kind has been brewing over the public's right to use the Cliff Walk. Adjacent property owners threaten to close the trail, claiming ownership and associated liability and privacy concerns. The town and a nonprofit are fighting to keep it open. As far as we know, the public is still allowed on the trail, but please respect the privacy of the landowners.
Another good walk starts at the Agamenticus Yacht Club or Donnell's Marine. Go left on a path along the riverbank called the Fisherman's Walk. Cross the road and walk over the mouth of Barrells Mill Pond on the pedestrian Wiggly Bridge, said to be the smallest suspension bridge in the world, and probably the most aptly named. The path leads through a wooded nature preserve until it reaches paved Lindsay Road. Take a right and stroll half a mile into York Village.
York Village is full of historic sites (oldyork.org). York originally was the Indian settlement of Agamenticus, wiped out by plague and resettled by colonists in 1630. Here Sir Ferdinando Gorges, friend of King Charles I, created the first city in North America in 1640. Anticipating becoming governor of New England, he called it "Gorgeana." But with the triumph of Oliver Cromwell, Gorges lost his power, and the city of Gorgeana was demoted to the Village of York.
At the corner of Lindsay Road and York Street is Jefferds Tavern, and nearby is the Old Gaol. Built in 1719 with timbers from its 1653 predecessor, the Gaol is the oldest remaining English public building in the United States. Here you can visit cells and dungeons and the restored quarters where jailer William Emerson and his family lived cheek-by-jowl with the prisoners. His bedroom window even opened onto one of the cells.
Near the Old Gaol are several other buildings open to the public, including the Old Schoolhouse and the Old Burying Ground, with some fascinating headstones dating back to the early 1700s. A plaque in the cemetery says, "Near this spot are interred the remains of the victims of one of the worst massacres of colonial days. On Candlemas Day, 1692, on the dawn of a January morning, Abenaki Indians attacked the settlement of York, burning the houses and capturing 300 of its inhabitants. About 40 were killed. The rest marched to Canada, many dying on the way." There the captured inhabitants of York were sold as servants to the French.
If you have a dinghy with an outboard, the upper reaches of the York River beg for exploration. Remember the strong current. You can land the dinghy at the John Hancock Warehouse and Wharf, now a museum, to shorten the walk into York Village.
Leaving York Harbor, if the weather suits, drop the lunch hook off the town beach outside Stage Neck in 10 to 12 feet of water at low, and have a swim. Head in for the middle of the beach, keeping halfway between nuns "6" and "4," and anchor a little way past Fort Point.


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Finding your new hire can end up being easier than getting them to stay, so how do you make sure your investment does not go to waste? It all starts before they even walk in the door, with your onboarding process.Employee retention & addressing employee turnover
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Angus Sinclair, 62, is accused of raping and murdering Christine Eadie, 17, and Helen Scott, 17, in 1977.
The pair were found dead the day after they visited the city's World's End pub. Mr Sinclair denies the charges.
The court on Monday heard evidence about a Toyota Hiace caravanette, which was formerly owned by Mr Sinclair.
Det Con Carol Craig told the trial that the accused owned the vehicle in 1977.
But when advocate depute Alan Mackay asked her if she had been able to locate it she told him the vehicle had been destroyed.
She added that as a result, she had been unable to access any of the fabrics inside the vehicle such as the curtains and seat upholstery.
Mr Sinclair is accused of acting alongside his brother-in-law, Gordon Hamilton, who is now dead, of persuading or compelling the girls into a motor vehicle and holding them against their will.
He is alleged to have driven Ms Eadie to Gosford Bay, Aberlady, and there or elsewhere she was attacked, stripped and gagged with her underwear.
He is accused of tying her wrists and neck, raping her and killing her by restricting her breathing.
Mr Sinclair is accused of raping and murdering Ms Scott in the same way and driving her to a road near Haddington and in a field there or elsewhere in Edinburgh and East Lothian and attacking her.
At the start of the trial last Monday, Lord Clarke told the jury that Mr Sinclair was going to issue a special defence that any sexual contact with the girls was consensual.
The judge also told jurors the accused may put forward evidence blaming his late brother-in-law for any wrongdoing.
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If you are entertaining thoughts of heading to Paris for longer than a casual stay, Suzy Gershman's book, C'est la Vie: An American Woman Begins a New Life in Paris and—Voila!—Becomes Almost French is required reading. In fact, it should be subtitled: Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Paris. But even if you're jetting to France for just a week you should get a copy of this book. Who knew that reading about an American writer renting an apartment in Paris, literally trucking out to Lille to buy bed linens in the Porthault factory outlet (now I want those sheets too), or learning how to work a French stove and oven could be so entertaining—as well as potentially very helpful—for the Paris-minded amongst us?
Gershman, who was a travel guru and author of the Born to Shop series, decided to make her dream of moving to Paris for a year come true after the unexpected death of her husband. I waited for far too long to actually read this book once I borrowed it from the library because I thought it would be depressing based on that premise but I could not have been more wrong. Gershman is a skilled writer, extremely knowledgeable about her subject, and thoughtful and funny to boot. This gem of a book is packed with great little details about the day-to-day realities of starting a life in Paris and Gershman even offers a guide in the back to help you decipher the meanings of things you will find in ads for Paris apartment rentals. For instance, do you see the word Pierre? It means stone, and most old buildings in Paris are described as being made of it. Is the building you want to live in said to be asc or sans asc? With elevator (ascenseur) or without? Does it have placards (closets)? The index is an important cheat sheet to have by your side in case you decide to move to Paris yourself!
|The Grande Arche in Paris at night. Photo source.
Along the way Gershman shares wonderful (and sometimes cringe-worthy) insights about dating in your fifties when you are a widow, telling your only child you have decided to relocate to France permanently, and how emotionally moving French architecture can be. I loved this passage, when Gershman saw the Grande Arche for the first time, even though she was on her way somewhere else:
"In Paris, unlike in many other cities, architecture is more than beauty. Its strength lies not just in concrete and steel or Roman building techniques, but in the emotional grip it has on people. I stood there, bending my head back and looking upward in awe. I let the power of architecture and time and place sweep me away and let tears flow down my cheeks. I tilted my face up toward the arch and the sky of France."
The book came out in 2004 but I had never heard of it before last year and saw it by chance at my local library. It is the perfect addition to your spring reading list if you haven't read it already. Gershman, who died of cancer in 2012, was the kind of writer I would've liked to have gotten together with for a glass of champagne and a chat about the City of Light, a place she clearly—and dearly—loved.


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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Tuesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept responsibility for downing a Malaysian Airlines jetliner over eastern Ukraine.
The Illinois Democrat, speaking on the floor of the United States Senate, also said Putin should do what he can to ensure unfettered access to the crash site.
Nearly 300 people aboard Flight 17 died last week due to an alleged missile attack. President Barack Obama has said evidence indicates the airliner was shot down by a surface-to-air missile from an area controlled by Russian-backed separatists.
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Mid-November, early morning, my younger son and I kill some time in a coffee shop while playing cards. On my way out I exchange business cards with a guy who heard me speaking Hebrew with my son. 2 hours later I get a call from this guy, he checked my website, and someone hacked it.
It was the 5th time in 2 years that my website was hacked and since he mentioned that he is a web developer I found myself venting about my website.
You see, I love freedom and although the client, that's me, asked for a website where she can get as much independence as possible, every time I needed to change the design on my website I had to reach out to my programmer. Great for him, but not too much for me.
Suddenly I heard myself saying out loud – I really can't stand my website anymore, I wish I could shut it down and create a new one from scratch that fits me.
Ding ding ding - here we go– messy me is sitting in the circle and admitting to a person she doesn't even know (yet! we became good friends since then): "Hi everyone, my name is Noa and for five years. Yes! Five years I have tried to stay in a relationship with the wrong website."
He suggested that I check a different platform and 2 hours later I started working on my new website. The best decision around my website in a while.
I must share with you that not only building my new website Dare to BE, was fun, but I was also in a flow. Flow is when you are in your best creative mindset, and everything is going with ease. What an important distinction - giving birth to my new website wasn't hard work, on the contrary, being in a flow made me enjoy this process so much that everything that was sprouting inside me around leadership coaching just burst out. So many things were boiling inside me and needed to go out and be said. With every step that I took forward, It felt right to DARE.
Few weeks after, I connected my domain with my new website and could feel right away a huge relief.
With that big breath of freedom and liberty I would like to share with you few of the things I have learned from my website experience which I find fascinating:
When creative freedom is one of your core values, being dependent on your programmer to fix every little creative thing for you is a huge pain, and I was so frustrated. When my creative mind is on fire, no one can stop it or me. I will go with full steam, and the wait for someone else to complete their task is unbearable for me. I had to create a space of total freedom to do it my way whenever the creative mind is ready to play.
People who checked my old site asked me to share the contact info of my programmer and designer because many of them loved my website. But I hated it.
The programmer and the designer did a great job; It wasn't their fault that I was in a bad relationship with my website. It was me. I was just in a different phase than where I am today. I wasn't sure who I am, and what I stand for – which is very common for some new business owner – but I became attached with the wrong parameter: money. I invested much money in that website, and it felt like there is no way back. So they did their best with the information they have received from me.
I tried to change the message every few months, but it just didn't work. I couldn't feel happy with the results because the website didn't represent me, it represented the profession: coaching. There was a huge dissonance between the calming website I had and the fire I am.
Today I know. Every part in my body knows, when I speak, when I write, when I network. My website is me, Noa. I can hear my intuition and heart telling me that I am on the right path. If you are there, you know what I am talking about. If not, I promise you that when you get there, you will feel that sensation too.
"You look like a huge burden is off your shoulders," my husband told me few days after I launched my new website. "Really?" I asked, "Can you share what do you see about me?". "You just look more relaxed and relieved" short sentences, that's my husband.
I am still amazed by the shift of energy I feel around my business with my new website. My hope is that if my messy story about my website connects some dots for you, please please please don't fit yourself into the wrong website, or any other messages/tools/services that are not aligned with who you are. Today my website is a mirror of me. It is real, it is passion, and it's fully mine. Done.


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What Do We Know?
Evolution by natural selection works, or, perhaps more accurately, evolution works by natural selection. The laws of physics dictate, and the fossil record testifies.
Natural Selection
It works, but not without controversy: Can there be evolution without natural selection? Competition or cooperation? Nature or nurture? Does the environment select its organisms, or do the organisms select their environment?
It Had To Be
The eyes have it. As do the wings. And the knees. And high heels. Adaptations often have much in common as they follow the rules of optics, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, gravity, all of the laws of physics.
Silent Witness
It's no coincidence that so many of the terms used to describe the relationship between fossils and evolution sound like something you would hear in a court of law. The incontrovertible verdict for evolution is upheld by investigations into evidence found in the fossil record.


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Date of Award
January 2016
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This research examines differences between men and women in their gambling practices, gambling outcomes, and gambling severity. Using secondary data produced by the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre, this research investigates the Ontario adults Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) from 2001 and 2005 to determine if a gender difference exists in the likelihood of becoming a problem gambler, the types of gambling activities one is likely to participate in, and the consequences one may experience as a result of gambling. This study focuses on a sociological approach considering potential gender differences in gambling preferences to be a direct consequence of the social or subcultural environment in which the gamblers live. In other words, a sociological approach postulates that gambling behaviour may be the result of gendered social expectations.
Quantitative analyses suggest that gender differences exist in rates of gambling, types of gambling activities participated, level of problem gambling severity and consequences of problem gambling. Men are more likely to gamble more frequently and have a higher risk of being a problem gambler, they are more likely to participate in both games of skill and chance gambling and men are more likely to experience negative behavioural outcomes and adverse consequences as a result of gambling. Notably, the findings suggest that there is a strong link between the odds of becoming a problem gambler, being male, participating in games of skill gambling, and experiences negative adverse consequences as a result of gambling.
This research has significant clinical implications for those involved in gambling prevention, treatment and education, in that having a better grasp on the gendered division of gambling will allow professionals to develop more gender-specific programs for education, identification and treatment. This study found that men are more vulnerable to participating in high stakes gambling activities and, specifically, in games of skill, which seem to produce higher rates of problem gambling for men, relative to women. Risk-taking and mastery of games of skill are often integral to masculine identity; therefore, it may be advantageous for intervention programming to focus on helping men redefine their masculinity in a socially responsible way. Counseling programs and staff could develop more assessment plans and treatment plans to address the different needs of men and women. It is hoped that this research project will be the first of many attempts to gain a more comprehensive understanding of gambling practices, gambling outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Iafrate, Anthony Vincenzo, "A Sociological Examination Of The Gendered Gambling Practices Of Ontario Adults" (2016). Wayne State University Dissertations. 1544.
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07 October 2010
Italy again
3 small acrylics... done this week.
each has differing properties of it's own.
I brought them out of the stack to rework some of the nuances... and make them richer in depth and interest.
I like the look of the third... where i sanded off the image to give a ghostly quality to the cityscape.
what do you think?
i plan to leave it vague and mysterious.
Italy 153, 154, 155
10" h x 10" w
Posted by Carol Carter at 5:45 AM
3 comments:
- bricarwaller said...
I love the mysterious qualities of the 3rd one. It looks, old, well traveled and charming, just like and Italian city!! All three pieces are terrific!
- October 7, 2010 at 8:45 AM
- Mª José Barrera Garrido said...
Excelente trabajo.
- October 7, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Carol Carter said...
thank you both! love these comments. the show for italy is almost done!
- October 8, 2010 at 6:08 AM
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This is a hands-on demonstration. Try this with your friends, and be prepared to explain the physics of the demonstration to them.
Work Step by Step
You made a bar magnet by stroking it with a strong magnet. This aligned the domains (pages 456-457) in the needle, and then you watched it align with the Earth's field.