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Business Process Modelling: Why You Need To Take The Time To Design Your Business Processes
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Business Process Modelling is not something that you can just 'fit in' between meetings or if you have 10 minutes left before you go home, but it is an extremely important aspect of any business, simply because it ensures that any business operates as efficiently as possible and about having the correct IT systems in place to support all aspects of the business.
Given that it is so important, it has to be approached in a manner that is extremely methodical and detailed. It is time consuming, but after the BPM (Business Process Modelling) has been carried out, the business will be much more efficient and radical savings will be made. So taking the time out to undergo BPM is certainly worth it in the end.
Understanding The Basics
Before any BPM can be undertaken, it is important to understand the basics. The function of the business has to be defined. Is it to sell widgets? Is it to manufacture fairground rides? A critical part of this is to understand the voice of the customer – what is it that the customer wants – why should they use you ahead of a competitor.
Once the nature of the business is defined, then you have to look at how the goal of the organisation is achieved. If the purpose is to sell widgets, then how are the widgets sold?
Achieving the goal can be further broken down into several functions. These are all the different functions that have to happen in order to sell the widgets: the widgets have to be manufactured, they are stored, marketed, distributed, delivered, invoiced and there are also management and Human Resources functions as well.
To effectively carry out these functions, each business will have its own system in place to make sure that it can happen. Each system is a business process.
Once these processes have been identified, then the Business Process Model can be created.
The Model Itself
The Business Process Model will first of all look at all the processes and what their aims are.
Then it will list all the different processes, often in the form of a flowchart and this will be used as the basis for the model.
The model will look at everything that is done and document it, it will also document what needs to be done in the future, or what is planned to be done in the future.
Once this has been achieved then a review is carried out to ascertain how IT systems and technology as a whole can underpin each and every process and ensure that everyone knows what is required to facilitate for the business processes to be carried out.
The systems and technology can then be designed, adapted or secured to ensure that they support the business processes.
Use Of Business Process Model
The BPM is an invaluable document that can become the fundamental 'bible' of knowledge for any company. Each business process is detailed and the IT systems support it, so it becomes a way of ensuring that everyone in the company can know and understand each process.
It can be used as a way of training staff, so that they can become familiar with how the business works in a way that is very quick and therefore cost efficient.
The Business Process Model will have to be reviewed and updated as processes evolve and change to meet the needs of the business. Initially it can be seen as a very laborious and time consuming exercise, but it does ensure that every aspect of the business is documented and so even if key personnel suddenly leave or there is an unexpected shortage of staff: the Business Process Model has everything set out in black and white!
One Response to "Business Process Modelling: Why You Need To Take The Time To Design Your Business Processes"
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May 23rd, 2011 12:57 pm
Excellent share and well written article.
Nicely outlines the basic principles of our production scheduling software. Thanks.
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Our signature Fabu-"Lux" Wedding Cupcakes are $3.25 each. These oversized cupcakes are available in over 700 flavors, we present them in our lux tulip liners. What makes these our most popular product is the flavor options, the filling ( they can be single, double or even sometimes triple filled) , they are topped with garnishes such as ganache, drizzles, candies, fruit, cookies, etc. We ask that if you order over 100 that you order 25 per flavor, with 100 or less we discuss options, an absolute minimum of 1 dz per flavor is required.
Our mini lux-cupcakes are available in over 200 flavor options and are $1.75each. For a wedding we recommend 2-3 per guest. We have a minimum on these for weddings of 3-4 dz per flavor, unless you are ordering a small quantity we can go as low as 2 dz per flavor. We also offer mini cupcake bites for $1.35 each in 12 flavor options. See full Mini Cupcake Flavor list here
All of this package pricing includes use of stands and set-up of cupcakes. It includes the tasting appointment as well as use of signs if you would like. We have a variety of stands to choose from which can be discussed at a tasting. There is a $50 refundable deposit on the stands that is returned if the stand is returned clean, with all pieces within 4 days of the wedding.
Tastings- We offer bi-monthly group tasting events at both of our locations. At these we bake up 15 flavors as samples, these are a great first step if possible to get your date booked. We also offer personalized tastings for cupcake weddings with our wedding consultants. At these appointments we will ask for an estimated guest count and have you choose 2-4 cupcakes depending on your anticipated order. We will bake these up and a wedding consultant will sit down with you and help you with all of the details! These appointments can be set at either location.
We offer a large variety of gluten free, flourless or vegan options. But please note that we are NOT a gluten free environment, we do sanitize the tools we use before we use them and have allergen testing equipment but we do have allergens in the building including gluten, tree nuts, dairy and soy.


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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it has contacted National Council of Provinces (NCOP) chairperson, Thandi Modise, after having to put down more than 100 livestock that were starving on a farm she allegedly owns near Potchefstroom in North West.
The SPCA's Andries Venter, says he spoke to Modise who maintained she was not been aware of what was going on because she is currently based in Cape Town.
"We found dead animals amongst live animals. Live animals eating the dead animals and one of my colleagues described it as a farm of horrors. There was a great stench of decomposed bodies and this has been going on for more than a week," says Venter.
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Research Problem and Method Paper: Homelessness in the United States
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1. Select a social phenomenon, problem, or issue that you think warrants sociological research.
2. Discuss why the topic needs to be researched, define the problem within that topic.
3. Outline how you would conduct the research, including methods and research design.
4. Why is the method you chose appropriate to this problem?
5. Why are other methods not appropriate?
6. You may choose to support the thesis with previous research using primary research sources. Be sure to include resources that would be helpful in your research. Minimum 750 words.
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Please see response attached, which is also presented below. I also attached two supporting articles. I hope this helps and take care.
The following questions can act as a tentative outline for your Research Problem and Method paper.
1. Select a social phenomenon, problem, or issue that you think warrants sociological research.
I am wondering if you have given this research project some thought and what social phenomenon you would like to research. Perhaps, you could consider homelessness or domestic violence, which are important social phenomenon that warrant sociological research. Both topics are social issues that cause people considerable grief and reflect negatively on the countries economy and socioeconomic provisions for all people.
Let's consider homelessness as an illustrative example. Specifically, the potential research questions are: What are the health concerns of the people who are by definition, homeless? Do they have health care benefits, and if they do, how often do they utilize health care services? What do they perceive to be the main obstacles to access to health care services and what improvements would be beneficial to their health status?
2. Discuss why the topic needs to be researched.
There were 744,000 homeless people in the United States in 2005, according to the first national estimate in a decade. A little more than half were living in shelters, and nearly a quarter were chronically homeless, according to the report Wednesday by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, an advocacy group. A majority of the homeless were single adults, but about 41% were in families, the report said. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-01-10-homeless_x.htm
In 2002, for example, research showed that children and families were the largest growing segment of the homeless in America,[11][12] and this has presented new challenges, especially in services, to agencies. Back in the 1990s, a teenager from New York, Liz Murray, was homeless at fifteen years old, and overcame that and went on to study at Harvard University. Her story was made into an Emmy-winning film in 2003, "Homeless to Harvard".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness
Therefore, this topic needs to be researched in order determine the major reasons for this new trends. for example, one study reports that the major reasons and causes for homelessness as documented by many reports and studies include: [25] [26]
· Lack of affordable housing
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The below post was prepared by a friend who is a keen observer of the immigration system, and who has seen many cases in immigration court, at the asylum office, and with USCIS. My friend wishes to remain anonymous:
Refugees and asylum seekers more often than not arrive in the United States after having endured difficult conditions and traumatic experiences. As a consequence, many are affected by stress and trauma-related mental health issues, such as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
Newly arrived asylum seekers often have difficulty finding mental health assistance, especially when many are unlikely to venture beyond their close family and friends, and there are stigmas attached to seeking such assistance. Fortunately across the country, there are many organizations that provide low-cost or free mental healthcare.
According to the Transactional Record Access Clearing House ("TRAC"), the bulk of asylum cases (six out of ten) are decided in four of the fifty-two immigration courts across the country: New York City, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Finding assistance in one of those four cities is probably easier than in other places, since immigrant communities are more established.
Regardless of location, the links below should provide a good starting place to find the help needed. The below list is far from comprehensive, so please feel free to share any other sources in the comments section.
And of course, inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement. Rather, the organization listed below should provide a starting point for people in need of assistance:
Mental Health Association of California: www.mhac.org (California Only)
Florida Mental Health Counselors Association: www.floridamhca.org (Florida Only)
The Pro Bono Counseling Project: www.probonocounseling.org (Maryland only)
CAIR (Capital Area Immigrant's Right's) Coalition: www.caircoalition.org (Maryland, Virginia, and DC)
Mental Health America: www.mentalhealthamerica.net (Nationwide)
Another good place to seek out assistance is any local teaching hospital. Hopefully this list will provide a starting point for those seeking assistance.
Originally posted on the Asylumist: www.Asylumist.com.


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Plies returns again today with another new remix. This time he goes in over J. Cole's "Let Nas Down" instrumental to create "Can't Let Real Ni**as Down." His new album Purple Heart is coming soon.
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Below are a selection of videos from Senior Fellow, Professor Cas Mudde's, 2018 European Populism tour. This is the third (and last) time Professor Mudde has conducted such events, which this time involved 18 lectures, 15 media interviews and 9 roundtables and workshops. The tours are linked to the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award Professor Mudde… Continue reading "Professor Cas Mudde's 2018 European Populism Tour"
Since the events of 9/11 in the USA and 7/7 in the UK, considerable public attention has been paid to issues relating to terrorism, radicalisation, and extremism. As the threats posed by Islamist terrorists have been visible and dramatic, counter-terrorism measures have tended to focus on Muslim communities. In the process of this almost single-minded emphasis,… Continue reading "When Are We Going To Take The Threat of The Radical Right Seriously?"
If you thought the campaign to free Tommy Robinson was a failure, think again. On June 9, London saw a convergence of thousands of demonstrators to protest the jailing of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known to most as Tommy Robinson, formerly of the radical-right English Defence League (EDL). Robinson had been arrested for breach of the peace… Continue reading "The Hidden Success of the Far Right's "Free Tommy" Campaign"
The CSU's position is weak – but unfortunately, not weak enough to not bring down Angela Merkel. Earlier this year, Angela Merkel finally managed to put together a grand coalition between Germany's traditional mainstream parties: the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU); and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD). It is a coalition already living on borrowed time.… Continue reading "Endgames in Germany: bringing down Merkel"
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Gale Cengage's Political Extremism Archive is important, as it is a major step forward in how people like me can teach, and research, the history of fascism. But why do we need to study this history? Why should universities invest in teaching students about fascism? I want to set out five key reasons why I… Continue reading "Dr Paul Jackson Shares His Five Reasons to Study the History of Fascism"
It was born of the dark web amongst the Swedish radical right – a meme naming the tiny city of Finspång, in the province of Ostrogothia, as the place where in the fictional future 'national traitors' would be executed in large sways once fascists took power. Images have circulated of people hanged on street-lamps and… Continue reading "'Finspång' – An Execution Meme of the Swedish Radical Right Ignites the Political Discourse"
Extremist publications in Germany defy the belief that print is dead, and that radical-right innovation happens online. Recent years have repeatedly seen debates over the radical right's use of online spaces, especially social media platforms, to spread ideas, to connect and to mobilize. Indeed, the (no longer so new) visibility of the radical right on… Continue reading "Print Is Dead: Not For Germany's Radical Right"
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XG Firewall provides default exclusion rules for websites and applications. These rules are positioned at the top of the SSL/TLS inspection rule table and are evaluated first. You can't change their sequence in the rule table.
To the default exclusion rules, add only applications and websites that you don't want to decrypt in any SSL/TLS inspection rule.
To exclude traffic from decryption using other criteria, you can create additional rules with action set to Do not decrypt and place them immediately below the default rules.
Exclusions by application: The list is empty by default. To add to the list, select the exclusion rule and add the Synchronized Security applications. Applications excluded through the control center are also added to the list.
Please document the differences between this new tab/option from exceptions available in Web > exceptions. Which one takes precedence?
The TLS exclusion lists only apply to SSL/TLS Inspection rules and not to Web Proxy.
Can you explain a little bit deeper?
For example, at the moment, I have web proxy exceptions for Skype, otherwise with decrypt and scan and application control where SKYPE is allowed, skype calls do not work. Do I need to move these exceptions to new SSL/TLS exceptions?
Also, make sure to document in the PDF or online doc.
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UTM Certified Architect - XG Certified Architect
Not really. I am confused.
To use the new SSL/TLS, in the firewall rule > web section, I do not need to select any web proxy options?
Sorry but maybe it's me!
No, the new XSTREAM SSL engine is always active, and controlled by the rules. The option for Content Scanning adds additional capabilities for detection of malware if you want to do so.
If you leave the web proxy options unticked then decryption of SSL/TLS traffic will be handled according to the SSL/TLS rules. If you have no rules, then no decryption will be attempted.
For testing or initial deployment purpose it might be helpful to create a TLS Inspection rule that implements a 'do not decrypt' action, but still logs the connections - this way you get visibility under TLS/SSL Inspection in the logviewer and Control Center.
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No, the new XSTREAM SSL engine is always active, and controlled by the rules. The option for Content Scanning adds additional capabilities for detection of malware if you want to do so.
If you leave the web proxy options unticked then decryption of SSL/TLS traffic will be handled according to the SSL/TLS rules. If you have no rules, then no decryption will be attempted.
Ahh! - That would be so great, if you could hint that, just like you do now in Notification Settings:
Best regards Martin ;-)
Sophos UTM Certified Engineer 9.5Sophos XG Certified Engineer 17.1Homelab: 1 x SG210 XG v18 - 3xAPX530 - 1 x SG210 v9.7 - 1 x UTM 220 v9.7 - 1 x SG135 v9.7 (All Fullguard Plus licenses)
The Firewall Part of SSLx / web Proxy is not final yet.
RichBaldry can maybe show some more inputs here.
please provide some examples with proper firewall rules, what to tick inside the firewall rule for both web proxy and ssl/tls decryption.
I put some time into this, because it could be confusing in the current state for new people in V18.
It is quite easy, if you understand the underlaying services.
The firewall rule will simply "allow" the service. In the firewall Rule you can activate the Web proxy (of V17.5). This proxy is acting on Port 443/80.
The new SSLx Engine is working on all Ports, so to speak it can actually scan all applications, ports etc.
If you decrypt all ports with SSLx (the third part), it will do it on all ports.
If some traffic is decrypted on port 443, it will "automatically" give this traffic to the build in proxy and all configuration matching in proxy will take care of this traffic (can i open google.de etc.).
If you activate the configuration on the right of the firewall policy, it will activate the proxy and prioritize the traffic for 443/80. It will not be stream based, instead it is a actual proxy.
So most likely: create a SSLx rule for LAN to WAN.
Set your Web proxy rule (allow traffic etc.) in the drop done rule and allow the traffic - You should be fine.
If you observe a application / service / etc. not working with decryption, start to investigate the log viewer (new option --> TLS).
Here is my very simple setup. 2 Global Exclusion rules, 2 Do Not Decrypt rules for devices that cant import the appliance cert, and 2 decryption rules for everything else.
My Firewall does not have any web proxy selected, but I am scanning for Malware in the web streams.
Much better with a real example!
I guess you should better document in the doc and somewhere else, because for me, it was not clear at all!
Let's see other users' feedbacks.
Here the test I did:
Linkedin does not open at all.
Exclude from decryption did not help!
Can you give a bit more detail:
- How are you trying to access LinkedIn? From a browser on a PC or Mac, or from an iPhone or mobile device?
- Are you sure that the device/browser/app is trusting the re-signing CA on your firewall?
- Are you sure it's not being blocked by your web policy "Deny ADS"?
- What entries do you see in the Log Viewer relating to linked in - using the detailed view of the log viewer, you should see Firewall, SSL/TLS and Web filter logs relating to the application definition "LinkedIn Website"?
MAC where XG Certificate is installed since v16 I guess. I am using decrypt and scan for almost 3 years now.
Deny ADS includes only ADS. If I tick web proxy in the same firewall rule, Linkedin opens without any problem.
Nothing in the log.
With Safari, Linkedin works with no issue.
With Firefox, Linkedin does not open. I did not even receive the 404 page but browser keeps trying to opening it. FF 69.0.2 and 69.0.3
Hope this helps!
Luk, you should open another Thread for this issue.
It is easier to track for the Sophos Support guys to keep a one issue per Thread discussion.
So to speak, lets discuss the Exception tab here, and open a new Thread with your issue about Access Linkin in another thread.
I highly assume, there is some configuration issue. Hope this is fine.
Just to come back on the original thread, DOCUMENT HOW THE NEW DPI can be configured with some KB and pros and cons of using DPI or Web Protection.
Agree, if you not spend some minutes with the SSLx, it could be quite confusing. But this is still in progress to "improve" this until GA.
Please keep in Mind, the GUI and other stuff like the Documentation are not complete right now. So basically there will be more input.
If you see some lacking in documentation, please keep putting input into the Community / Threads to inform the Sophos Stuff.
As LuCar Toni said the documentation is not fully complete yet. In addition we will shortly release some videos on how to configure both the new DPI functionality and also NAT.


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Youth Summit 2014 with Ken Pierce
You remember Sharon in our June 5th post, the fast talking, quick witted, working mother with two daughters…suicidal Bonita, 18 years old and 5 year old Bethany. And you recall how Sharon just wanted them to to be "happy!"
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This is Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" on steroids.
This is Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" on steroids.
The wallpaper that you see in the photo accompanying this blog post is (tragically) quite real. My friend took it at the clubhouse of her apartment complex. It so reminded her of Gilman's story that she felt compelled to share it with me.
I hadn't read the story since … junior high school, I think. It seems far more horrifying to me now than it did then.
"The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
It is very seldom that mere ordinary people like John and myself secure ancestral halls for the summer.
A colonial mansion, a hereditary estate, I would say a haunted house, and reach the height of romantic felicity—but that would be asking too much of fate!
Still I will proudly declare that there is something queer about it.
Else, why should it be let so cheaply? And why have stood so long untenanted?
John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.
John is practical in the extreme. He has no patience with faith, an intense horror of superstition, and he scoffs openly at any talk of things not to be felt and seen and put down in figures.
John is a physician, and perhaps—(I would not say it to a living soul, of course, but this is dead paper and a great relief to my mind)—perhaps that is one reason I do not get well faster.
You see, he does not believe I am sick!
And what can one do?
If a physician of high standing, and one's own husband, assures friends and relatives that there is really nothing the matter with one but temporary nervous depression—a slight hysterical tendency—what is one to do?
My brother is also a physician, and also of high standing, and he says the same thing.
So I take phosphates or phosphites—whichever it is, and tonics, and journeys, and air, and exercise, and am absolutely forbidden to "work" until I am well again.
Personally, I disagree with their ideas.
Personally, I believe that congenial work, with excitement and change, would do me good.
But what is one to do?
I did write for a while in spite of them; but it does exhaust me a good deal—having to be so sly about it, or else meet with heavy opposition.
I sometimes fancy that in my condition if I had less opposition and more society and stimulus—but John says the very worst thing I can do is to think about my condition, and I confess it always makes me feel bad.
So I will let it alone and talk about the house.
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2018's Earth Day, World Environment Day and World Oceans Day all focused on the theme of beating plastic pollution through prevention and solution provision, highlighting not only the severity of the issue but also the rapid increased awareness. We see ocean plastics as a significant risk for companies and are engaging them, where relevant, on the topic.
Plastic is a useful and valuable resource – but the pollution linked with it is destructive, and ultimately unnecessary. Runaway plastic waste has a significant negative impact on the environment and ecosystems, and is harmful to human health. Furthermore, we firmly believe it is "bad for business" as it can lead to missed cost savings opportunities from recycling, as well as brand damage. With millennials and younger generations driving a significant generational shift in how we think about the future, the protection of brand reputation is increasingly paramount to the long-term success of a business.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at the current rate of pollution, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050 (by weight), with at least eight million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean annually. Studies have found that half the plastic produced is single use, with packaging being the largest contributor – accounting for close to 40% of total plastic use1 (14% of all litter comes from beverage containers, not including tops and labels, which would raise the percentage if included).
Sea birds and marine animals like turtles, dolphins and seals can easily get caught in plastic bags, old fishing nets and other debris. They, as well as fish, are also eating plastic, mistaking it for food, which can lead to starvation and malnutrition, as well as plastic also entering the human food chain. In 2016, Plymouth University reported survey results disclosing that plastic was found in 33% of fish caught in the UK, including cod, haddock, mackerel and shellfish. The impact on human health from the consumption of contaminated fish, or plastics in general, is currently not well understood, however research is being done in this area. A global survey analysed tap water and found that 83% of samples contained plastic particles2, which has prompted the World Health Organization to launch a review into the health impacts of plastic in drinking water.
The severity of the issue, and its global scale, has led to a resolution being signed by all 193 members of the UN at the UN Environment Assembly in December 2017. The resolution committed countries to assessing domestic plastic pollution alongside the exploration of regulatory measures. Some progress is already being made – the EU has launched a plastics strategy and China, which previously imported more than half the world's recyclable rubbish, has recently banned the import of 32 waste materials, with industrial plastics waste and PET bottles to be included on the exclusion list by the end of 2018. Policies such as these will have an impact on companies making extensive use of plastic packaging.
Plastic pollution is a material risk for many companies and we are encouraging businesses to take steps to better manage their use of plastics. We support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and advocate in this context that relevant companies contribute to the achievement of target 14.13.
There is good work being done, such as the UK Plastics Pact, led by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) and enabled by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with 60 companies and organisations having signed up to ambitious targets by 2025. Momentum is building and we expect to see more policy action going forward.
What we are asking companies to commit to:
- Reduce the amount of single serve plastic packaging used as well as increase the amount of recycled material within packaging
- Increase the amount of packaging that is recycled or composted
- Stop using single-use packaging items through redesign and innovation
- A strategic approach to implementation
- Transparent disclosure of an accurate plastics footprint and on progress made
We have engaged with 27 companies on the issue, to date, from the food & beverage and food & staples retail sectors, including Nestlé, Danone, Tesco, PepsiCo and Walmart. We will continue this work throughout the year and will also engage with companies within the household and personal care sector.
1 Plastic Oceans (2018) The Facts
2 Orb Media (2017) Synthetic Polymer Contamination in Global Drinking Water
3 SDG 14 Life Below Water, Target 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine
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Port City of Kochi by Vembanad Lake, India – December 18th, 20109.9N 76.2E
This orthorectified image focuses on Vembanad Lake, India's longest lake at just over 96.5 km in length. It is the largest lake in the state of Kerala and one of the largest lakes in India. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 1512 km².
The lake lies at sea level, and is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island. The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. Several rivers flow into the lake, including the Achenkovil, Manimala, Meenachil, Muvattupuzha, Pamba and Periyar.
A unique characteristic of the lake is the location of the 1252 meter long Thanneermukkom salt water barrier. The Thanneermukkom salt water barrier was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands. It is the largest mud regulator in India.
This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts – one with brackish water perennially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining in to the lake. This barrier has helped the farmers in Kuttanad – where farming is done below sea level. It has however also created ecological problems, primarily, the rampant propagation of the Water Hyacinth in fresh water.


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London: With Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge ruled out through injury, England will be dipping into its pool of reserve strikers for goals against Moldova on Friday in World Cup qualifying.
Rickie Lambert, who scored against Scotland last month on his international debut, will make his first start in the absence of coach Roy Hodgson's first-choice forwards in a match England is expected to win comfortably after beating Moldova 5-0 a year ago.
England's players must then prepare for Tuesday's match in Ukraine which could be crucial in determining who finishes in the top two in Group H. Just three points separates group leader Montenegro, second-place England and the Ukrainians, who are third with four matches left in qualifying.
"We have not exactly been lucky, have we?" Hodgson said on Thursday. "But it's a great opportunity for the ones who maybe wouldn't have got a game. It's up to them to do a job."
Sturridge, arguably the form striker in the Premier League after scoring three successive winning goals for Liverpool, pulled out of the Moldova match with a thigh injury that has been troubling him for the past week and is "touch and go" to play in Kiev next week, according to Hodgson.
Rooney, though, will definitely miss both matches after sustaining a deep cut to his forehead in an accidental training-ground collision at Manchester United.
In an effort to fend off accusations that he is not committed to the national team, Rooney was moved to post a picture online of the wound that England winger Theo Walcott described as "like something out of a horror film."
Lambert, who once worked in a beetroot factory, capped his rise from the fourth tier to the Premier League by scoring 15 goals for Southampton last season and made a dream debut in international football at the age of 31 by coming off the bench to score the winner against Scotland with his first touch.
"It was the best moment of my career by a mile," Lambert said.
"We've come off a good win against Scotland so we are confident, especially myself, and I can't wait for Friday to begin."
Hodgson's side should account for 123rd-ranked Moldova, but England won't be out of the woods in a group many expected the team to sail through. A loss in Ukraine next week could leave England in danger of missing out on second place and a spot in the playoffs.
"This is the crunch time. We have to get results," England defender Gary Cahill said.
It's also a big few days for first-choice goalkeeper Joe Hart, who let in a soft goal in the 3-2 win over Scotland last month and has been criticized at the start of the season for some mistakes made while playing for Manchester City.
"Sometimes it is difficult when you are England's No. 1," said James Milner, Hart's teammate with England and City. "People just remember the bad side and the good things are expected. He is an amazing keeper and what is being said will only make him stronger."
Snatching a point is the best Moldova is hoping for.
"A draw with England would be a miracle for Moldova," coach Ion Caras said.
Also on Friday, Montenegro plays at fourth-place Poland, which needs a win to stand a chance of a top-two finish, and Ukraine will expect three points and a big victory at home against San Marino.


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Clergy and Staff
The Very Rev. Peter Matthews, Rector/Pastor
Peter has been married to his wife Trudi for 30 years. He has been in vocational ministry for 32 years.
After ten years of ministry in Ames, Iowa, Peter, Trudi and their children moved to Kentucky so he could attend Asbury Theolgical Seminary. While in school, Peter worked at the Episcopal Church of the Apostles. His time at Church of the Apostles solidified a sense of call to the Anglican tradition that he had been wrestling with since college. After graduating from seminary with a Masters of Divinity in the summer 2003, Peter and Trudi, together with a team of 15 adults, launched Saint Patrick's Church.
Peter is also the Dean of the Kentucky Deanery of the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes.
Peter and Trudi have four children: Dylan (26), Rees (22), Ainsley (17) and Shelby (15). Peter loves music (especially The Beatles), plays guitar, loves movies and books. His favorite quote is:
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. (Jim Elliot)
The Rev. Andee Marks, Pastor of Ministry Development
Andee has served in and through the church for 30 years. She has served in both large and small churches and in parachurch organizations, as a volunteer minister and as a member of church staff. She came to Saint Patrick's in 1997, joined the staff in 1999, and was ordained to the vocational diaconate in 2013. Andee has a deep passion for helping others discover their unique, God-given design for ministry and encouraging them to live into it in every arena of their life!
David and Andee have been married for 40 years. They have three adult children—all married—and eight delightful grandchildren! Andee is an avid quilter, loves to smock, read, and spend time with family and friends. Her favorite quote?
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. (Tagore)


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The Illinois Department of Public Health has published a revision of the out-of-hospital emergency treatment form, now called the "IDPH DNR/POLST" form. Old versions of the form will continue to be honored, but clinicians should use the revised form. The Spanish revision has not been released, but will added when it is available.
POLST Illinois emphasizes that the use of the form is part of an extended conversation regarding advance care planning, and the form is NOT for everybody. It is meant to be discussed with patients for whom death within a year would not be unexpected, These patients are generally those with advanced, serious illness and the frail elderly.The form is a medical order that must be respected at any location, and may be changed by the patient or their appropriate substitute decision-maker at any time if their condition or preferences change. The POLST training materials are currently being updated to reflect the form changes, and should be completed by February 2. Changes to the form include:
- TITLE: The title of the form has been changed to "IDPH DNR/POLST Form", where POLST now stands for Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.
- ADDITIONAL PRACTITIONERS: With the new form, additional practitioners will be able to sign the POLST orders. In addition to attending physicians, additional clinicians who can now sign the form are: Advance Practice Nurses (APN's), Physician Assistants (PA's), and licensed medical residents who are in their second year or above of training.
- FORM IS VOLUNTARY: Language has been added stressing that this form cannot be required of any patient, and is completely voluntary.
- SECTION A: The CPR and DNR options are now on a single line to avoid the possibility of checking the wrong box.
- SECTIONS B AND C: Language for the titles and description of treatment plans have been changed to allow the form to be more easily understood by both patients and clinicians. The listing order of the options follows the same concept as in Section A, with the most medically invasive treatment plan being listed first, and less invasive following. The following language changes were also made:
- "Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation" has been changed to "Full Treatment"
- "Limited Additional Interventions" has been changed to "Selective Treatment"
- "Comfort Measures Only" has been changed to "Comfort-Focused Treatment"


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Cyclist Christmas card
For the mad cyclist in the family who does not let the weather stop them cycling. This blank card is 15cm square with envelope and cellophane wrapped.
For several years my friends and I used to meet on Christmas day whatever the weather for a cycle ride and a visit to a local pub. We all adorned our bikes and wore festive headwear over our helmets. This reminds me of those days.
Shipping & delivery
This item will be posted to you by Abundant Glass within 3 days of receiving payment.
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You have 14 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken.


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|Look up gaiter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pants leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment; similar garments used primarily for display are spats. Originally, gaiters were made of leather. Today, gaiters for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as polyester. Gaiters for use on horseback continue to be made of leather.
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In Army parlance, a gaiter covers leg and bootlacing; a legging covers only the leg. In RAF parlance, gaiter includes legging. The American Army during World War I[1] and World War II had leggings, which were gaiters. Above the knee spatterdashes were cotton or canvas, as were many gaiters of varying lengths thereafter. Leather gaiters were rare in military, though sometimes a calf-length cotton gaiter had leather kneecaps added. Leggings, however, were very often made of leather, but also canvas.
On foot
Gaiters are a type of protective clothing for a person's ankles and legs below the knee. Gaiters are worn when walking, hiking, running (especially orienteering and rogaining) outdoors amongst dense underbrush or in snow, with or without snowshoes. Heavy gaiters are often worn when using crampons, to protect the leg and ankle from the spikes of the opposite foot. Gaiters strap over the hiking boot and around the person's leg to provide protection from branches and thorns and to prevent mud, snow, etc. from entering the top of the boot. Gaiters may also be worn as protection against snake bites.[2]
Gaiters are similar to puttees, a part of numerous military uniforms. Gaiters known as jambieres (derived from the French word jambe for legs, hence leggings) were part of the uniform of Zouave infantry regiments.
On horseback
During the 19th century gaiters for riding typically were known as riding gaiters, distinguishing them from the other gaiters that were in general use.[citation needed] today, Half-chaps are a type of gaiter worn by equestrians. Most forms fit over the calf. These are intended to protect the rider's leg from wear by the stirrup leathers and other saddle parts.[citation needed] Modern styles usually have a zipper or hook and loop fasteners on the outside of the leg.
Gaiters extending over the calf are a less expensive and often more comfortable or practical alternative to tall riding boots. Historically, such gaiters were a part of numerous cavalry field uniforms.[citation needed] In the United States today, gaiters commonly are called "half chaps" or "chapettes" and are worn over short paddock boots by English-style riders. Generally, they are not seen in horse show competition, except at beginning levels. They are seen in endurance races.
In Latin America, from Chile to Mexico, there is another traditional type of gaiter, which extends over the knee and is still in wide use today.[citation needed] Over-the-knee gaiters are intended to protect the rider's leg from injury by vegetation and other animals. Usually, they lace, buckle, or zipper behind the leg.
In the Anglican church
Gaiters formed a part of the everyday clerical clothing of bishops and archdeacons of the Church of England until the middle part of the twentieth century. They were made of black cotton, wool, or silk, and buttoned up the sides, reaching to just below the knee where they would join with black breeches. Gaiters would be worn with a clerical apron, a type of short cassock reaching to just above the knee. The purpose of this vesture was originally practical, since archdeacons and bishops were presumed to be mobile, riding horses to various parts of a diocese or archdeaconry. In latter years, the clothing took on a more symbolic dimension.[3]
See also
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gaiters.
- ^ Henry, Mark (2003), The US Army of World War I, Oxford: Osprey.
- ^ Snakeproof gaiters, AU: Moroka 30[dead link]
- ^ Through the Years with Gaiters, Anglicans Online.


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but socially and spiritually. the economic decline wasn't the main factor in the loss of business for me but it was the advent of sites that store auction results so when ever i purchased inventory at auction one would be able to find my purchase price of the artwork i was trying to sell them. So the sales existed but the offers always came in at either my purchase price or 20% less than my purchase price. Even if the customer had started of with the idea that they were willing to pay $5000 for the painting I offered them, once they would discover I paid $3400, their offers would immediately adjust to $1800. So I knew had to find a new source of where I would by my inventory so that customers could not find out my purchase price and when I came across Carol Edwards Estate Sale on the internet I thought I had found something very special. It was when I spoke with her and received the asking prices of a few objects that i was sure I met my life saver.
I asked her about this small 19th century Italian painting which had an illegible signature and depicted and elderly suitor flirting with a young girl laying on a sofa, a seascape by a Serbian artist who had lived the most of his life in California by the name Alexander Dzigurksi, and lastly was a Tiffany Studio bronze piece. The price of the Italian painting was very fair and I told her I would like to purchase it. She had explained that she could not sell over the phone and that I would have to be their in the morning. So I went online and began looking for a plane ticket and the flight was no more than 3 hours away and I'm sure it would have been an easy trip but right before I purchase the ticket I sent her an email explaining that I was going to buy one, but I had calculated the cost of the trip with a rental car and one night in a motel and it added up to $500 and if she would approve I could just paypal her the funds she was asking for the painting and on top of that the $500 which I would not have to pay if I was to stay at home. With in minutes I got a response via email that she agreed to the extra fee to sell the painting without being present. She did have one requirement and that was she could not call the painting sold just yet, but she said the second after she starts the sale she would yell out sold and remove the painting and place it in the closet away from viewing so no one would ask about it. She said he would call me right after to help me arrange for shipping and this was suppose to be around 9:30am.
Well after 9:30 with no phone calls from her I tried reaching her but I had no luck until she finally called me at noon to let me know she had good news and bad news. Very quickly she told me the bad news and went straight to the good news just like this, "well i had to sell your painting but I still have that other painting you wanted". The good new part added more fuel to the fire because their was no good news. Excuse me for the language but after she screwed me she still tried to sell me something else because we both new I had only asked for the price of that second painting and so say she still had the other painting to take away from the main issue really got to me. Had I been interested in it then why did I not pay for it as I had already done for the other work and even if I had interest in it I would have never purchased from her again. Well that last statement isn't exactly true because I'm sure if she had really felt bad she could have offered me a discount on the painting that was left and maybe I would purchased it, but more important is she would have shown me that she was trying to somehow apologize for her actions. I had made one enormous blunder when she had sold me the painting and accepted my payment which was selling the painting. I'm sure if had not sold it to an important client in Europe I might have been more forgiving but considering I had sold it for $10,000 which I would like to believe is no small amount for anyone but for someone in my position who already had the date of the auction of his home due to forclosure this money meant the whole world to me. Yes, my customer yelled at me and so did his wife but luckily it was in mostly in Italian which I don't understand so it sounded more like opera then what it really was.
The worst part about this for me was the way she handled it after she stole my painting and because she took my payment and supposedly stated sold at the opening bell I felt that at 9:01 that painting was my property and not some kind of insurance policy for her where she would try to sell it for more or the same but just in case if she didn't she would always have me. Maybe she did't say sold, so then she lied to me when she told me what she was going to do that morning. Not one apology came from her behalf and my the end of the day I had already offered her 3s if not 4 times the initial amount to see if she could go buy back my painting, but it was clear she literally became someone else. This was not the lady I spoke to the evening before. As I mentioned before, I would survive canceling the sale with my customer but that day I was trying to do whatever I could to somehow save that sale and get my property back. I sent her a letter that literally pleaded with her and explained to her all about what was going on in my life and she simply couldn't understand that anger wasn't what I was feeling but I simply had to cry and I did all day long. I just couldn't handle another let down. I simply couldn't handle being treated as just some number which was exactly how she made me feel.
I honestly don't understand people these days? Their are certain people that feel that if your across the country from someone you did wrong to theirs no need to say sorry or fix things and this has to be stopped. I'm not a number, I'm a human being with feelings, a family, friends, a life, and I demand to be treated accordingly. But it's not as if I could show up at her door step and force her to say sorry or to attend a sale and make sure all her customers are aware of what she has done. I guess someone could but as I said, I was losing everything and I couldn't afford such an expedition. I don't recall exactly how many days later, but I'm sure I sent her an apology for the language I used and tried to end the ordeal in not such a terrible manner. I never received an apology but I was willing to give this person one last chance to make amends. I wasn't going to tell her she had to sell me something with a deep discount or give me amazing service at her next sale. I didn't want nor will ever ask for something for free or ask for a hand out of any kind. It was strictly up to her how she would handle herself but even after the first time I simply could not have imagined what she would do to me at the next sale. I recalled she had mentioned that it would be best that I hire a representative to attend the future sales in my place for such issues not to arise so I posted an add on craigslist and hired a young man who arrived at the home where the estate sale was to be. He waited about an hour in the line and of course he was very worried that he might not get paid because I was offering him quite a lot for such a simple job. All he had to do was to enter the home and look for the objects I had sent him beforehand and place my name on a tag. He would give her my visa info or I would call her myself.
Now I should first say that I called her many days before the sale and I didn't even sleep that night so not to oversleep because I wanted to make sure to reach her before she left for the sale. So I was quite tired by the time the sales began. So it began and he calls me to inform me that he can't find anything I sent him. I was very upset but I asked him to take pictures of what was left and text them to me. He did it like a pro and I approved of some of the artworks and he placed my name on the tags. Five minutes later he texts me that he found the works I wanted in another room and they still had not bee sold so he proceeded to write my name on the tags. Right after that he calls to tell me she's asking him al ot of questions and one that really got to me is she wouldn't stop asking how much I was paying him and as much as that pissed me of she topped that with telling him he should go home because I won't be paying him and the creme de la creme that really topped it all was when she told him he should really be careful when dealing with me because I just got out of jail. You know when I was told all of this and really to this day I can't stop about thinking of her picture on the sdlifetransitions website where she greats you to the site with a big smile and is trying to look so sweet and trustful in the hopes of earning your faith to handle the liquidation of your estate.
To this day I still wonder if she had kept my money in the first sale would she have given the consignor the extra $500 I paid her? But back to the next sale. So I some how convinced him to stay and keep working and believe me he wanted go cause he had a right to worry because I didn't know him and he didn't know me. But in the end it made no difference because she began to remove all the tags that had my name on them and began reselling them. She told him she would call me later to let me know what was left. He went home and I sat waiting and believe me I was starring at the phone like a hawk while I was once again almost in tears because of all the frustration. I followed her rules and hired some one and she could care less about the $500 I paid him for the work he did. Once again I was still in terrible financial shape and some may ask why were you out buying art and I can only tell you that sometimes in the worst of shape you have to take whatever money you have and lay it all on the line. So even though she flushed $500 of my money down the toilet I still hoped we would work this out before the last sale day in the next two days.
I received no calls that day and she never answered mine so again I planned to have an evening of no sleep just so I could guarantee catch her before she would leave the for the sale the next morning. She picked up the cell on the way to the sale and quickly got me of the phone by telling me she had just emailed me the list of what was still available and once I've read it to call her. I layed down my phone and checked my hotmail account where no emails from her had been sent. Ofcourse she did not pickup the phone all day and all evening and once again no sleep. Well before I called her the next morning I received an email and everything he had place my name on the first day was now sold to others. I was so unhappy and then I saw the second painting on the list and she described it as an unknown painting possibly Russian because it was signed off at the end. From the most pathetic shape I immediately became alive with joy. So before the sale day I noticed this painting online and to begin with this was a very small portrait of a young girl and it hung on a wall with 5 other paintings so it must have been the size of half a pinky nail in the photo. I turned to my friend and said this looks just like a F....makoff painting.
So, first off all I can't tell you how proud of myself that my knowledge was paying of. That painting had to be mine, it could only be mine, and it would have hung in my living room as a proof testament that I actually knew my stuff. Their was another 5 paintings and two ivory chess sets. I called her and agreed to buy it all. So I was happy again but she would take that away from me once again when she emailed me two hours later to inform me everything was sold. These 3 days were like an evil roller coaster that she created specifically for me. Up and down and down and up my emotions went. I couldn't stop feeling how unfair this all could be. Here I was thinking I was giving her a second chance to make up for the first sale and one shouldn't forget that as a customer I was bringing her a huge value to the table by offering to buy more paintings than anyone else at her sale.
Unfortunately she understood the consignee might never find out that their was someone like me who wanted to buy many of their paintings at their first day prices and because of her enormous attitude flaws were only able to sell them with a 50% deduction on the 2nd and third days which are her sale days. So I think it's best I stop now because I hope I get one more chance to come back here soon to finish this report by letting you all know she made a huge effort to really help me out in one of her future sales and she made every effort to make peace. Lastly, I'm sure some of you would tell me to get a life and move on and I know it may be wrong of me to hold onto this issue and I'm sure this is negatively effecting my health by not letting this go but when your down and out like I've been I just can't live and respect myself knowing this person treated me so terribly after being stepped on by so many others before her. Some where you have to draw that line in the ground and fight and try to win your self respect back.
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The Government and Political System in India
Annexed by the British East India Company in the early 1700s, India was administered directly by the United Kingdom from the mid 19 century until it gained independence in 1947 following a non-violence resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Since that time it has grown into the world's second-largest country in terms of population, with over 1.2 billion people. India is the largest democratic nation in the world, with nearly 800 million people in the electorate.
In the following article we will take a closer look at the government of India, including a description of its structure and the makeup and duties of each of the three branches that comprise it.
Government of India: StructureThe central or federal government of India, locally known as the union government, is divided into three distinct yet interconnected branches: the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. India's government is based on the British parliamentary model, in which the leadership of the executive branch is culled from and responsible to the legislative body. Although Article 50 of India's Constitution—the wordiest Constitution in the world—stipulates that the judiciary should be separate from the executive branch, the latter is in charge of making all judicial appointments and defines many of the conditions of the judiciary's work. Additionally, one of the more significant and persistent institutional battles within Indian politics has been the struggle between elements wanting to assert legislative power to amend the constitution and those favoring the judiciary's position to preserve the constitution in its most basic form.
Government of India: The Three Branches of GovernmentThe Legislative Branch
The legislative branch of Indian government is called the Indian Parliament. Much like the legislature in other large democracies, including the United States, it consists of a two-house assembly: the Lok Sabha (House of the People), which is known as the lower house; and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), known as the upper house. Parliament's primary function is to enact laws on those matters in which the constitution specifies to be within its jurisdiction. Among the many powers granted to the Indian Parliament by its Constitution are the abilities to approve and remove members of the Council of Ministers, amend the constitution when necessary, approve central government finances and delimit state and union territory boundaries.
India's head of state, or president, has specific authority with regard to the function of the legislative branch. According to the Indian Constitution, the president has the power to convene Parliament when he sees fit and must give his approval to all parliamentary bills before they are enacted into law. The president is authorized to summon the Parliament to meet, to address either house or both houses together, and to require the attendance of all of its members. The president of the country also may send messages to either houses regarding a pending bill or any other matter, and the president addresses the first session of Parliament each year and must give final approval to all provisions in bills that are passed.
Lok Sabha: House of the People
The Lok Sabha or lower house of India's Parliament is limited by the current Constitution to a maximum of 552 members, including not more than 20 members representing people from the Union territories, and two appointed non-partisan members to represent the Anglo-Indian community—if the President feels that community is not adequately represented. All but the two presidential appointees are popularly elected by the Indian people. For a variety of reasons, elections are not always held in all districts, leaving some seats vacant and giving the appearance of fewer seats in the lower house. To qualify to serve in the Lok Sabha, members must be at least twenty-five years of age.
Many candidates may run for election to the Lok Sabha, but as it is in the United States, the candidates from the larger political parties are favored because each constituency elects only the candidate winning the most votes. In the context of multiple-candidate elections, most members of Parliament are elected with pluralities of the vote that amount to less than a majority. Because of this, political parties can gain commanding positions in the Parliament without winning the support of a majority of the Indian voters. For example, the Congress Party in India has dominated Indian politics without ever winning a majority of votes in parliamentary elections. The finest performance for the Congress party in parliamentary elections was in 1984, when it won 76 percent of the parliamentary seats while only garnering 48 percent of the vote.
The typical term for a Lok Sabha member is five years. However, the president may dissolve the lower house and call for new elections in the event the government loses its majority in Parliament. In cases such as these, elections must be held within six months of Parliament being dissolved. Dissolving the Parliament can be a politically advantageous move by the prime minister, as by pushing the president for dissolution he may be able to maximize support in the next Parliament. The term of Parliament can also be extended in yearly increments if a state of emergency has been proclaimed. This scenario played out in 1976 when Parliament was extended beyond its five-year term under the Emergency proclaimed the previous year.
As per the Indian constitution, the Lok Sabha must meet at least twice a year, and no more than six months can pass between sessions. The Lok Sabha normally meets for three sessions a year. The Council of Ministers is responsible only to the Lok Sabha, and the authority to initiate financial legislation is vested exclusively in the Lok Sabha.
The powers and authority of the Lok Sabha and the upper house, Rajya Sabha, are not differentiated. The Indian Constitution, for instance, has a lengthy list of the powers of Parliament but not for each separate house. The key differences between the two houses lie in the different roles they play and the authority they hold in the legislative process.
Rajya Sabha: Council of States
The Indian Constitution stipulates that the upper house, or Rajya Sabha, has a maximum of 250 members. All but twelve of these members—238—are elected by state and territory legislatures for six-year terms. The remaining twelve seats are nominated by the President of India based on their specific knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, social services and art. These twelve nominations are final and require no parliamentary approval. As with many countries, the elections for Rajya Sabha members are staggered so that one-third of the assembly is up for election every two years. The number of seats allocated to each state and territory is determined by their population, except in the case of smaller states and territories, which are awarded a greater share of representatives than their population justifies.
Unlike the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha meets in continuous session and is not subject to dissolution. The Rajya Sabha is designed to provide stability and continuity to the legislative process. While it's considered the upper house of the Indian legislature, its authority in the legislative process is actually subordinate to that of the lower house, or Lok Sabha.
The Executive Branch
The executive branch of Indian government is headed by the president; the head of state in whom the constitution grants an impressive collection of powers. The president serves as the "supreme commander" of the armed forces, and appoints the country's prime minister, cabinet members, and governors of states and territories. He also names members to the Supreme court and high court justices, as well as ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives. The president is granted the power to issue ordinances with the force of acts of parliaments when Parliament is not in session, summon Parliament to meet, dissolve the lower house and call for new elections, and dismiss state and territory governments.
The exercise of these vast powers is restricted by the custom that the president acts on the advice of the prime minister. In 1976, the 42 Amendment to the Indian Constitution formally required the president to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers, the cabinet that is overseen by the prime minister. The spirit of this loose arrangement is reflected in the quote that says "the president is head of the State but not of the Executive. He represents the nation but does not rule the nation." In fact, from a practical nature the president's role is predominantly symbolic and ceremonial, roughly akin to the British Queen Elizabeth and ruling family.
The President of India is elected for a five-year term by an electoral college. The electoral college is made up of the elected members of both houses of Parliament and the elected members of the legislative assemblies in the nation's states and territories. By including the participation of state and territory assemblies it ensures that the president is chosen to head the nation and not merely the majority party in Parliament. This in turn makes the office of president rise above politics and makes the incumbent a symbol of national, rather than party unity.
Despite the often strict girders placed on presidential authority, presidential elections have, on several occasions, shaped the course of Indian politics. Additionally, presidents have occasionally exercised significant power, especially when no single party has a clear majority in parliament.
Vice President
The vice president is also elected for a five-year term, and also elected by the same electoral college. The vice president of India serves as the "ex officio chairman" of the Rajya Sabha and acts as the sitting president when the latter is unable to carry out his normal duties due to absence, illness, or any other reason. The vice president also acts as president until a new president can be elected (within six months of the vacancy) when a vacancy occurs due to death, resignation or removal. Since 1969, there have been three instances in which the vice president was forced to serve in the capacity of president.
The Prime Minister
There can be no debate that the Prime Minister of India is the most powerful figure of the country's government. After initially being selected by the president to serve in this capacity, normally from the party that commands the plurality of seats in Parliament, the prime minister is responsible for selecting the Council of Ministers, chosen from other members of Parliament who are then appointed by the president. Individuals who are not members of Parliament may be appointed to the Council of Ministers if they later become a member of Parliament either through election or appointment within six months of selection. The Council of Ministers is composed of cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and deputy ministers. Cabinet members are selected to accommodate different regional groups, castes, and factions within the ruling party or coalition as well as for their specific administrative skills and experience. Prime ministers may also frequently retain key ministerial portfolios for themselves.
The Judicial Branch
The judicial branch of the Indian government is led by the Supreme Court, seen as the penultimate interpreter of the constitution and the laws of the land. The Supreme Court of India has appellate jurisdiction over all civil and criminal proceedings, especially those involving substantial issues concerning constitutional interpretation. The court is granted jurisdiction in resolving disputes between the central government and one or more states and union territories, as well as between different states and union territories. The Supreme Court is entitled to issue advisory rulings on issues referred to it by the president, and has wide discretionary powers in the hearing of appeals on any matter from any court, except those of the armed services. It also serves as a court of record and supervises every high court in the land.
The Supreme Court of India consists of twenty-five associate justices and one chief justice. The president appoints the chief justice. Associate justices are also appointed by the president, but only after consultation with the chief justice and, if the president considers it necessary, with other associate justices of the Supreme Court and high court judges in the states. Unlike justice appointments in the United States, those appointed to the Supreme Court by the Indian President do not require the confirmation of the legislature, in this case, the Indian Parliament. Justices cannot be removed from office until they reach the mandatory retirement age of sixty-five unless each house of Parliament passes a presidential order charging "proved misconduct or incapacity." This vote must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the members in attendance and a majority of the total parliamentary membership.
The conflicts that have risen over the years between the principles of parliamentary sovereignty and the judicial review process granted to the Supreme Court by the constitution have been a major source of controversy. In response to some early Supreme Court decisions, in 1971 the Indian Parliament passed a series of constitutional amendments, including the 24 Amendment, which essentially gave Parliament the power to amend any provision of the constitution, including the Fundamental Rights—the closest thing to the Bill of Rights so sacred to the American Constitution.


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Classics Turn Out for Rally Benefiting HOPEHIV
The inaugural Hope Classic Rally was held at the weekend with over 40 of the world's most desirable classic cars coming together with stars from sport, TV, film and fashion to raise an incredible £150,000 for the charity HOPEHIV. Taking place over Friday 10th July and Saturday 11th July, the event saw generous participants and a host of celebrities drive from Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, Surrey to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in some incredibly exotic machinery. All the funds raised will go directly to projects run by HOPEHIV, a charity which empowers children isolated by poverty, and often orphaned by HIV and AIDS, in Southern and Eastern Africa to create a better future for themselves.


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Ground Cherries
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Huge yields of tart berries! This Heirloom Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa) is delicious in pies, jams and chutneys or eaten fresh off the vine. Fruits mature inside a paper-like husk — similar to tomatillos — and are grown like a tomato. Extremely productive in containers too! (70 days)
Each packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
Planting and Harvesting Tips:
Plants are easy to grow, prefer warm temperatures (not hot), full sun and protection from wind. Start inside 4-8 weeks prior to the last frost of spring. Do not allow the soil to dry out — keep moist! Transplant outside after the soil has warmed. Space seedlings 2-3 feet apart in all directions.
Fruits are ripe when yellow-orange in color and covers turn papery, about 100 days from sowing. Pick by hand or allow to drop to the ground. Fruits are long-lasting and can be stored for several months.


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Arsene Wenger: Who is he?
In the first of two extracts from a gripping new biography, Jasper Rees talks to those who know the Arsenal boss best - players, coaches, and the people of the village where he grew up.
Fergie chasing 14-year-old Adu
Wayne Rooney? He's so last year; Manchester United have opened talks to sign American teenager Freddy 'the foetus' Adu.
Spurs bid for Brazilian wonderkid
Spurs have made a £5.6m bid for Santos teenager Diego - one of the most highly-rated young players in Brazil.
The Greatest Team
Were the 1970 Brazil side the best in sporting history?
Portuguese opens up options left and right
Cristiano Ronaldo has got great ingredients and excites me as much as when I first saw Wayne Rooney.
I'd love a roof garden but foundations must come first
Forty-six days, £75 million, nine new faces and myriad expectations. Ranieri tells Amy Lawrence about his Roman revolution.
Chelsea confidence sky-high
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink pounced for a late winner at Liverpool yesterday to give Chelsea's Russian revolution a flying start to its English Premier League season.
Beckham booed and berated
David Beckham has come under heavy fire from the Spanish press and football fans - after his debut for Real Madrid on Spanish soil.
Minnows posing major threat?
Mike Weir, Jim Furyk, Ben Curtis, Shaun Micheel - the biggest names in golf.
Lewis passes twin tests for Paris berth
Denise Lewis, the Olympic heptathlon champion, has given Britain's battered team a semblance of good news - she will be going to the world championships starting in Paris on Saturday.
DIME SMACK: Dream a little dream
We checked out the new Dream Team taking on Puerto Rico, and with AI, Kidd, T-Mac, Ray Allen, Jermaine O'Neal, and Tim Duncan, the squad really does have a little Dream Team swagger to it.
Drivers tangle after race
Kurt Busch and Jimmy Spencer traded some paint on the track. Then, the blood flowed off it.
A month after 'Ben who?' stole the headlines at Sandwich, the golf world now has to come to grips with 'Shaun what?' winning at Oak Hill.
From bad to worse for Woods
Long before the dramatic conclusion to the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods had completed his worst major as a professional.
Ronaldo best since Best
Manchester United unearthed a legend in Ronaldo, says Steven Howard.
Giggs backing Ronaldo to be a star
Ryan Giggs, himself hailed as a teenage sensation, is confident Manchester United's new kid on the block will also prove more than just a one-hit wonder.
Russian clan feel the fun
Each time Liverpool orchestrated an attack at Anfield on Sunday Roman Abramovich smiled and clapped as if enjoying the clowns of the Moscow State Circus.
Arsenal are the team of future
Patrick Vieira has warned Manchester United and the other Premiership hopefuls that Arsenal are the team of the future.
Henry in trouble for bare-chest cheek
Arsenal's Groundhog Day existence continued at Highbury with a victory over Everton, one player sent off and likely Football Association action against another.
'There is every chance we will win no golds at all'
John Rawling on the likely backlash for UK Athletics if, as he fears, the national team flop in Paris.
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On Thursday, 5th February 2014, the HAWCS established a "satellite club" at Simon Balle School, Hertford.
Satellite Clubs were introduced as part of the UK Government's policy to help develop sport in schools, and establish links with local community sports clubs, with coaches and volunteers from the hub club working with teachers from the selected school to develop that particular sport, and in this case athletics.
The programme is designed to initially run for three years, and to help it get established, funding from the Lottery has been allocated to the Club, via the Herts School Sports Partnership.
The funding allocated to the HAWCS was based on the purchase of some new equipment, to assist with the training of young leaders at the school, and to help meet the costs of some of the Club's Coaches or volunteers who work with the pupils at the school. The funding will only cover the first year of the Satellite Club, after that it must become self financing.


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Detroit is far from any war zone, but we still have the men and women of our armed forces to thank for keeping us all safe and protecting out interests abroad. That is why a recent employment law story involving alleged employer retaliation may be of interest.
The lawsuit was filed by a 21-year-old Marine Corps sergeant who, in September, received a Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama for saving 36 fellow soldiers during a six-hour siege in Afghanistan.
In March, the sergeant was hired by a British defense contractor called BAE Systems. Sometime after he was hired, the sergeant objected to BAE Systems' sale of thermal-imaging sniper scopes to the Pakistani military. In an e-mail to a supervisor, the sergeant said he was disappointed that U.S. troops were using "outdated" equipment when fancier and newer equipment was being sold to Pakistani forces.
Shortly thereafter, BAE Systems declared him "mentally unstable" and claimed he had a drinking problem. The sergeant now says BAE Systems made those claims in retaliation for how he voiced his displeasure with the sale of the sniper scopes. The sergeant's grandmother also told a TV station that she never knew her grandson to be a drinker, so she really doubted that he had a problem with alcohol.
BAE Systems released a statement in which it said it was "incredibly grateful" for the sergeant's heroism and bravery and that while it disagreed with his claim against the company, it "wished him success in his future endeavors."
Source: Fox News, "Medal of Honor Marine Suing Contractor Is Not A 'Drinker,' Grandmother Says," Joshua Rhett Miller, Nov. 30, 2011