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Yesterday, March 30, was the publication date for the paperback edition of Jim Ottaviani and Leland Myrick's acclaimed graphic novel about the life and science of theoretical physicist Richard Feynman, simply titled Feynman. Ottaviani has written other graphic novel about scientists (such as Bone Sharps, Cowboys, and Thunder Lizards: A Tale of Edward Drinker Cope, Othniel Charles Marsh, and the Gilded Age of Paleontology and T-Minus: The Race to the Moon). His latest profiles the lives of three women who changed the way the public viewed scientists, and opened windows into the lives of our closest relatives.
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas, by Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by Maris Wicks (New York: First Second, 2013), 144 pp.
This is the true story of three scientists who risked their lives for research that forever changed the way we think of primates… including ourselves. Jane Goodall discovered chimpanzees using tools – a trait once thought to be unique to humans – and is now one of the world's foremost animal rights advocates. Dian Fossey fiercely protected the mountain gorillas she studied, bringing the plight of these gentle apes to public view. Birute Galdikas moved to the Indonesian jungle to observe the elusive animal native people called "wild person in the woods." She stayed to rehabilitate orphaned orangutans and revolutionize rainforest conservancy.
Recruited by the great anthropologist Louis Leakey, these remarkable women are responsible for some of the biggest advances in both primatology and our understanding of what it means to be human. Written by Jim Ottaviani, with art by rising comics star Maris Wicks, Primates is an inviting, immersive, and often funny look at the lives of three of the most important scientists of the twentieth century.
Primates will be published in June, but you can get a sneak peek from the publisher's blog, here, and an exclusive excerpt from Boing Boing, here.


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The Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy, Ed Husic was in Hobart today with Senator Helen Polley to speak to the IT sector about how Turnbull Government cuts to TAFE impact on local jobs.
Coalition Governments have cut over $2.5 billion from skills and training and Australia has lost 130,000 apprenticeships.
Funding for TAFE, apprentices and skills will be cut by over $500 million a year from 30 June 2017 if the Turnbull Government does not extend the National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform in the May budget.
"Up to $11 million per year will be cut from the Tasmanian TAFE sector, which will stop Tasmanians getting the skills that lead to high demand jobs and exacerbates the state's lower levels of higher education," Mr Husic said.
"The tech sector is crying out for people with skills, yet the Turnbull Government has done little to help address crippling skills shortages.
"These cuts undermine our ability to address skills shortages and to prepare people for the jobs of the future. It is also a direct attack on the IT sector which often seeks out TAFE graduates when looking to employ people in their businesses."
Mr Husic and Senator Polley visited Live Tiles – an IT company which specialises in problem solving IT applications.
Live Tiles understands the importance of education and collaboration, which is why it works closely with Tasmania TAFE to create opportunities for young people interested in the technology space.
"Live Tiles is looking to employ TAFE graduates due to their unique skill mix and creative thinking capabilities," Senator Polley said.
A Labor Government will work with the states to revitalise TAFEs as high-quality job centres for our cities, regions and suburbs. Labor doesn't believe in training for training's sake – it has to lead to a job.
"We should be doing everything we can to create a culture of education and learning and encourage a greater uptake of take up of education post year 10 and year 11 and 12," Senator Polley said.
One of the driving forces behind investing in education is to prepare people for the jobs of the future. Cutting TAFE is inconsistent with this plan.
Live Tiles is looking to grow and expand but it needs a workforce to be able to do that. If we continue to rip money from educational institutions the jobs of the future will just be a pipe dream.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Turowski Life Story Funeral Homes
Livonia, West of Middlebelt
30200 Five Mile Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 525-9020
Rosary at 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
11441 Hubbard
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 261-1455
Instate 9:30am until Mass begins
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
The capuchins
1820 Mt Elliott St
Detroit, MI 48207
The Salvation Army
16130 Northland Drive
Southfield, MI 48075
American Cancer Society
20450 Civic Center Drive
Southfield, MI 48076
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Cardwell Florist
(734) 421-3567
Life Story / Obituary
Thomas Doherty loved nothing more than the simple things life had to offer. From meager beginnings, he worked hard and spending time at home with his beloved family brought him the greatest joy. Always a calm, positive man, Thomas rarely raised his voice and his good natured ways were welcomed wherever he went. Although he worked hard to provide for the family entrusted to his care, Thomas loved a good laugh and enjoyed bringing laughter to the days of others. Dearly missed, he will be fondly remembered.
The crash of the stock market in late 1929 created financial turmoil from coast to coast, and by 1930, 1,350 banks had failed in the U.S. The entertainment world was a welcome deviation from everyday worries while the infamous cartoon character, Betty Boop made her debut to the delight of many. It was during these changing times when Daniel and Rose (O'Malley) Doherty of rural Canada welcomed the birth of their son, Thomas into their arms on August 30, 1930.
Born quite sickly, young Thomas was not expected to survive but grew into a strapping, young child alongside his six siblings. Despite bleak financial times, Thomas enjoyed many childhood adventures with his brothers, Charley, Larry, Pat, and Dan as well as his sisters, Mary and Madlene. In 1941 Thomas and his family moved to Detroit, Michigan where they made their home on Trumball Avenue. Although he was always afraid of being deported back to Canada throughout his youth, life in the states provided more opportunity for Thomas and his family. Even so, Thomas and his family were quite poor and as a youngster he shoveled coal to help provide for his family.
As members of St. Leo Roman Catholic Church on 15th Street in Detroit, Thomas also attended Catholic school there. He detested wearing knickers and could hardly wait when the day came when he could wear long pants. One of his favorite things to do as a young man was to enter Tiger Stadium late in the games when they opened the gates at no charge. Thomas went on to attend St. Leo Catholic High School where he loved playing football until graduating.
Following school, Thomas took on a job as a truck driver to help support his family but was soon drafted to serve during the Korean War. At the age of 18 he entered the U.S. Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Division. Through the years, Thomas loved sharing stories about his days in the Army and was very proud to have been part of the Army's soccer team when they won the European championship. Over the years he also came to enjoy many good times with his fellow veterans and friends at the Lyskawa V.F.W. Post #7546 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Thomas was honorably discharged from the service and returned home to further his education. He attended Henry Ford Community College where he went on to become a journeyman toolmaker. For the next 35 years until his retirement, Thomas was a faithful employee of General Motors.
During this time in Thomas' life he met a young woman by the name of Helen Bednarz through family friends. After dating for a time and falling deeply in love, they were happily married at Sts. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church in 1957. They soon started a family of their own and were exceedingly blessed to welcome five children, David, Greg, Diane, Patrick, and Carolyn. With his young family by his side, Thomas loved vacationing with friends at Camp Dearborn every Labor Day week for many years. As their children grew older they camped in northern Michigan where Thomas could keep the entire campground awake with his snoring! Later in life he enjoyed traveling with his wife and children to destinations such as Hawaii, Japan, and in northern Michigan to the Traverse City Bay area.
Thomas was an avid reader and enjoyed working on crossword puzzles. He and his family attended St. Michael's Catholic Church where each of his children also attended school. Spending time with his children and grandchildren always proved to be an enjoyable time for Thomas. He loved entertaining his grandkids with outdoor activities and whenever they got together through the years they always liked playing a good game of cards together. He was also a fan of James Bond and John Wayne movies. Thomas especially loved his favorite John Wayne movie, "The Quiet Man" set in none other than the picturesque landscapes of Ireland. He also liked watching football, baseball, and playing the lottery.
From his earliest beginnings, Thomas Doherty learned the value of hard work. He set a fine example for his children to live by, and was devoted in providing a good life for his wife and children. Most importantly, Thomas lived with quiet strength and faith. Blessed beyond compare, he loved his family dearly and leaves lasting memories to be forever treasured.
Thomas Doherty, age 85, died on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Helen; loving father of David (Josephine), Greg, Diane (Larry) McCarthy, Patrick (Leticia) and Carolyn (David) Beecher; dearest grandfather of Samantha, Sean, Angelo, Nick, Michael, and Jacob; a dear brother to Charley, Larry, Mary, and the late Pat, Dan, and Madlene. Visitation with Thomas' family will be held Wednesday from 3-9 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Middlebelt and Merriman). He will lie instate Thursday from 9:30 AM until his funeral Mass begins, 10:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard (Plymouth Rd east of Farmington). To share a favorite memory or photo of Thomas and to sign his online guest book, please visit www.TurowskiLifeStory.com.


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Whenever Ubuntu releases a new version during six months, they offer support for that version for the coming six months right? What does that support mean? Does it mean that I cannot use apt-get to install any more softwares in it once that six months is over?
If that is the case, then is my ubuntu 10.04 of no use to me in installing applications and softwares anymore? If that is not what it means, then what exactly does a 5 year support for an LTS mean?


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May is Moving Month – Agencies, Industry Experts Highlight Consumer Protection
Consumer Advocates, Industry Experts and State Regulators Join Forces to Educate Texans on Consumer Rights
May is Moving Month – Agencies, Industry Experts Highlight Consumer Protection
Consumer Advocates, Industry Experts and State Regulators Join Forces to Educate Texans on Consumer Rights
Illegal moving companies are operating statewide, taking a financial and emotional toll on Texans who find themselves faced with losing everything they own or paying a ransom to release their belongings. Texas consumer advocates are fighting back by educating Texans on the current laws and regulations.
At a press conference May 2, on the steps of the Texas State Capitol, government agencies, moving industry experts, and consumer advocates cautioned Texans to do their homework before hiring a moving company. Leaders with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Southwest Movers Association (SMA), American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) and Better Business Bureau (BBB) encouraged consumers to take note of their rights and responsibilities.
"May marks the beginning of the busiest moving season of the year; a time that can be riddled with illegal and unethical operators preying on unsuspecting Texans," said Southwest Movers Association Executive Director John D. Esparza, the state association representing licensed movers. "As one of the largest and fastest-growing states in the U.S., it is important to educate our citizens on the moving standards they should expect."
Texas legislators have stiffened fines and penalties for illegal operators; that includes jail time for repeat offenses. TxDMV's enforcement investigators also assist the federal government with interstate complaints, and putting unlicensed movers on notice that any attempts to operate in Texas will not be tolerated by the state.
"TxDMV is determined to make Texas one of safest states in which consumers hire a moving company," said Whitney Brewster, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' Executive Director. "Unlicensed movers are not legitimate moving companies. Visit Truck Stop on www.TxDMV.gov to verify if a mover is licensed in Texas."
In an effort to further educate consumers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group. The 14-person panel includes representatives from AMSA, SMA and BBB. The national group is tasked with developing the most effective ways to convey rights and legal information to consumers regarding the transportation of household goods.
"While there are many moving companies that are trustworthy, it only takes picking the wrong one to put you in a bad situation," said Carrie A. Hurt, president and CEO for BBB serving the Heart of Texas. "That's why it is so important to do your research before hiring any business to move your belongings."
With so many things on the move "to-do list," people often don't spend the time investigating who they are about to hire. Equipping Texans with accessible tools and educating them on their rights, Don't Make a Move Without Us, a campaign launched by TxDMV, is part of that toolbox as is FMCSA's Protect Your Move campaign, a partnership between federal, state and local officials, and the moving industry.
American Moving & Storage Association and Southwest Movers Association have also created certification programs to help fight back against moving company imposters, certifying elite moving companies committed to honest and ethical business practices, and designating them as either Pinnacle Movers or ProMovers.
"It's important to trust your prized belongings with a professional. All of these ProMovers are fully licensed and insured, and they meet high standards for safety and professionalism," said Michael Keaton, Senior Director of Communications at the American Moving & Storage Association, the industry's national trade group.
Moving fraud is preventable and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Southwest Movers Association (SMA) and Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Heart of Texas offered all consumers important steps to take before moving as well as helpful tools to use during and after a move.
Consumer Awareness Tips
Texas law requires:
- A mover to be actively licensed with TxDMV and USDOT.
- A valid TxDMV or USDOT number must be displayed on the moving truck.
A mover must give consumers:
- A written proposal or estimate that shows either a guaranteed flat price (binding amount) or a "not to exceed" maximum amount for the move.
- A written and signed contract before the move begins.
- Standard liability of 60 cents per pound per item. (Note: It is unlikely standard liability will cover the cost of your item. Some movers offer the option to purchase an increased liability amount for goods or you can purchase insurance that will cover the cost of your possessions.)
- A brochure that outlines your Rights & Responsibilities under Texas law.
- Another copy of the contract upon completion of the move. This contract should include the total charge for the move; an itemized list of what the charges are for; and the method used to calculate the charges. If you decide to alter the original contract, the moving company must write an amendment that outlines any additional charges and services. You and the moving company representative must sign and date the amended contract.
Always remember:
- Hire a licensed mover with a valid TxDMV and USDOT number.
- Check the company's license status at TxDMV's Truck Stop at www.TxDMV.gov. For out of state moves, visit FMCSA's www.ProtectYourMove.gov.
- Never accept a verbal quote or agreement. Get everything in writing, signed and dated.
- Use reputable, online sources when looking for a mover: www.MyTexasMover.com, www.BBB.org and www.Movers.org, when looking for a professional moving company. Your Texas Realtor can also provide recommendations for reputable moving companies in the area.
- ProMovers (AMSA certification) and Pinnacle Movers (SMA Certification) are elite groups of movers held to high standards of service, conduct and ethics within the industry. Visit www.Moving.org or www.MyTexasMover.com.
- BBB Accredited Businesses abide by BBB's eight Standards for Trust, which includes advertising honestly, honoring promises, safeguarding privacy and telling the truth. For a list of BBB accredited movers in your area, visit bbb.org.
If you have a problem:
- Call your local police if a mover attempts to hold your items hostage for additional payment not in your contract or threatens to drive off with your belongings.
- Always file a complaint with both the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Better Business Bureau.
For additional tips and information, visit:
- Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org/central-texas
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, www.TxDMV.gov
- Southwest Movers Association, www.MyTexasMover.com
- American Moving & Storage Association, www.Moving.org


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So, today is Den Idea Day. This week´s suggestion is this garden, it is completely nonmember!
Yep, I like icecream.
Now for the second part of the title:
Kinyonga, the owner of Animal Jam Times, will have a contest on her Contest Blog when she reaches 100 followers and 100,000 views. Please view and follow Animal Jam Times!
Today´s featured comment is:
The answer is:
It´s a GIF. As I don´t know what picture editing/graphic design program you use, I can´t tell you how to, but if you tell me which program you use I might be able to help you.
And lastly, AJHQ has been sending this message around:
OK AJHQ, I think youy are a bit late with the news XD
Happy Jamming!


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Beyonce is full of surprises these days and she her latest impromptu move took place at a Walmart store in Tewksbury, Mass. yesterday.
According to reports, the multi-platinum-selling superstar ambushed shoppers at the megastore and sent out a big hello to everyone on the speaker system.
Queen Bey even started a little Christmas shopping of her own. Along with purchasing her new self-titled album, the 32-year-old mother picked up a toy for daughter Blue Ivy and left each customer with a holiday gift! Every person in crowd received a $50 gift card, a total of 750 cards worth $37,500. Inside each gift card read: "Happy Holidays from Beyoncé."
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"Beyonce just hit up wal mart and purchased everyone in the store $50 gift cards. Beyonce for president," one Instagram user posted with the following photo.
MUST READ: INSTADAILY: Beyonce Celebrates Album Release At Dave & Busters In NYC [PICS]
Mrs. Carter's grand gesture came just days after Walmart's competitor Target revealed they would not carry Beyonce's fifth studio album in stores.
"At Target we focus on offering our guests a wide assortment of physical CDs, and when a new album is available digitally before it is available physically, it impacts demand and sales projections," spokesperson Erica Julkowski said in a statement. "While there are many aspects that contribute to our approach and we have appreciated partnering with Beyonce in the past, we are primarily focused on offering CDs that will be available in a physical format at the same time as all other formats. At this time, Target will not be carrying Beyonce's new self-titled album 'Beyonce.'"
Bey definitely retaliated in the classiest of ways. Take that, Target!
According to reports, Mrs. Carter is also attending a release party and screening for Beyonce at the School of Visual Arts Theater in New York City tonight (Saturday, December 21). We can't wait to see if she has any more surprises in store!
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text: Since the dawn of time, man has questioned life. Why are we here? Who are we? And ultimately, what created us? These questions are as ancient as the human curiosity itself. Today, there are several competing theories and speculations about how life arose on Earth. This documentary tries to answers these questions.


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Schneiderian papillomas
The ectodermally derived ciliated respiratory mucosa that lines the sinonasal tract, so-called Schneiderian membrane, gives rise to three morphologically distinct papillomas. These are referred to individually as the fungiform(BOTTOM L), inverted(TOP), and oncocytic papillomas(BOTTOM R) or, collectively, as Schneiderian papillomas.
These benign lesions were named in honor of C. Victor Schneider who, in the 1600s, demonstrated that nasal mucosa produces catarrh and not CSF and identified its origin from the ectoderm.
Unlike the rest of the upper respiratory tract mucosa, the sinonasal mucosa is ectodermal in origin, derived originally from the stomodeum (ie, primitive mouth) in the fourth week of gestation. Sinonasal mucosa is continuous with the mucosal lining of the nasopharynx, which is of endodermal origin but is of identical histology.


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The Museum Appeal
The Peel Society is seeking to establish in Tamworth a national Memorial to Sir Robert Peel, Second Baronet which celebrates the life and work of Sir Robert Peel and the period in which he lived. The Society has acquired a fascinating collection of items of historical importance and it has within it the expertise to plan and establish a Museum. We need considerable financial support to complete such a major project.
The Appeal is to raise money to buy premises and provide a fund to establish and run the Museum. We need to raise at least £500,000.
The Museum Project
Using appropriate technology, the Museum will present the life of one of our greatest statesmen, Sir Robert Peel, Second Baronet and of the Police Force, which he founded. The times in which he lived will be illustrated with multi-sensory display features on aspects of Nineteenth Century life which link in with Sir Robert's experiences.
Talking images could be employed to highlight significant moments in Sir Robert's illustrious life, such as addressing Parliament in a crucial debate and also receiving Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Drayton Manor, his country house in Staffordshire.
Sir Robert's forbears and descendants will be featured, ranging from Robert "Parsley" Peel and his Eighteenth Century excursions into calico printing through to Beatrice Lillie, star of stage and screen, who was Lady Peel, wife of Sir Robert Peel, Fifth Baronet.
The Education Centre
The proposed Museum will house a significant library featuring three main collections of literature:
- a definitive collection of books on Sir Robert Peel, Second Baronet and the Peel Family
- a collection of books on the subject of political science, including a collection of biographies/autobiographies and other works related to British Prime Ministers from Walpole to the present P.M.
- a collection of books on life and society in the late Eighteenth Century and the first half of the Nineteenth Century; the period of Sir Robert's life.
There will be a study area and a theatre for audio-visual presentation. An information service will be provided for visitors and correspondents.
The Peel Society now have a small museum at Middleton Hall, Warwickshire, but still hope one day to have a national memorial museum within Tamworth town centre.


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Visual History of US State Boundaries allows you to follow the 250-year story of how and why states have their current shapes. This chart explains the important events and people behind the border locations. Every border line is clearly detailed using one or more of twelve boundary types including natural features, treaties, cession lines, and charters.
Found out why:
- Michigan has an upper peninsula that is separate from the rest of the state.
- West Virginia has two notches of land cradling southwestern Pennsylvania.
- The Florida panhandle is not part of Alabama.
- The Dakota territory was split into two states.
- Idaho has a northern stovepipe.
This chart was created by Timeplots designers of fine political and business information graphics.


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Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley and Morena Corridor Updates
A recent New York Times Magazine piece pointed out the inequality perpetuated by single family zoning:
In its strongest form (an Economic Fair Housing Act) would ban unjustified and pervasive exclusionary zoning laws that prohibit townhouses or apartments in single-family areas or impose minimum lot sizes. These ordinances, Lee Anne Fennell of the University of Chicago Law School notes, have become "a central organizing feature in American metropolitan life."
If we can't achieve a ban, we should assess a penalty on municipalities that engage in discriminatory zoning, either by withholding infrastructure funds or limiting the tax deduction that homeowners in those towns can take for mortgage interest.
There would, of course, be fierce political and legal opposition from many property owners in exclusive neighborhoods who have enjoyed an unwarranted inflation of their home values through social engineering of a particularly pernicious stripe.
The article got me thinking about my own biases toward preserving 'historical' (and largely wealthy, white) neighborhoods while advocating for increased density along transit lines and in commercial districts. I live in south Kensington, where our (and Talmadge's) racial and economic divide with nearby City Heights is among the worst in the city. Remarkably, today's single family zoning (in yellow below) still lines up remarkably with yesterday's racist red-lining:
Redlining map:
The area's current demographics follow suit:
Looking at these maps, single family zoning indeed appears to be a proxy for race-based redlining in the first half of the 20th century. In the upcoming Kensington Talmadge Community Plan Update, I assume any increase in density will be limited to El Cajon Boulevard only, which is a very small, southern extent of the community – and also the lowest-income. And even that will be a battle in a community where I was told any new affordable housing must have abundant parking (thereby making it unaffordable) to preserve wealthier residents' free street parking.
Meanwhile, coastal liberals use the housing crisis to attack short-term rentals, while refusing to upzone the wealthy white areas they represent. In Pacific Beach, single family homeowners complain of losing full-time residents to Airbnb:
Many San Diegans who have seen the fabric of their neighborhoods fray due to vacation rentals are not just losing their neighborhoods, they are also losing their school enrollment, small businesses that are supported by full-time residents, PTA volunteers, youth sports coaches and community volunteers. In reality, they have lost their community.
Wouldn't allowing multi-family housing in PB's single family neighborhoods allow more (diverse) full-time residents to afford to live there? Instead, banning short-term rentals appeases wealthy homeowners without addressing an underlying cause of our housing crisis: exclusionary zoning.
Only allowing upzoning in lower-income areas leads to gentrification pressures that can force residents out of these neighborhods. Therefore the KenTal and City Heights Community Plan Updates shouldn't be performed independently of each other. Perhaps KenTal should consider how the North Park Community Planning Group upzoned the residential blocks just north of El Cajon Boulevard in an attempt to improve the cheaply-built and deteriorating Huffman six-pack buildings there. Reduced off-street parking requirements there would allow more housing while eliminating the large curb cuts that reduce on-street parking. Even allowing duplexes and rowhomes in Kensington on the blocks between Adams and El Cajon could make a difference, while preserving any single family homes that have been city-registered as historic.
– Kearny Mesa is an excellent example of San Diego's old approach to land use planning. For decades the area was designated as primarily commercial and industrial, with the relatively recent exception of the Spectrum development. This resulted in a visually blighted, sprawled jobs center surrounded by the mostly single family home sprawl of Clairemont, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista and Tierrasanta:
Nearly everyone drives to their jobs there, mostly from outside the "built out" residential neighborhoods around it. This adds a huge load to the roads and freeways in the area, adding to the already chronic traffic congestion bound for additional job centers in Sorrento Valley, UTC and downtown:
Kearny Mesa has relatively few residents because only 41 of its (4400) acres are zoned residential and only 60 acres are zoned for mixed use. The existing community plan was adopted in 1992, before San Diego adopted the "City of Villages" development strategy.
A city analysis shows that more than 93,000 people commute to Kearny Mesa for work each day, while only 2,700 live there and work elsewhere, and only 700 both live and work in Kearny Mesa.
"If there ever was a need in a community to increase residential land uses, this is the one," Planning Commission member Bill Hofman said during a discussion of Kearny Mesa's new development blueprint earlier this month.
Given San Diego's "epic crisis of both housing supply and affordability", the refusal of nearby neighborhoods to allow new multi-family housing, the city's Climate Action Plan goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from auto travel, and state requirements to reduce vehicle miles travelled, does the city have any other option than to allow new residential and mixed-use development in Kearny Mesa? The Kearny Mesa Community Plan Update may do exactly that, as the Union Tribune says "the revised blueprint is likely to sharply increase the number of acres where housing is allowed, especially the number of mixed use acres".
More information about the community plan update is available from the city, and there's a survey to provide your input on what the most important changes are for the neighborhood. I was very impressed that the survey included options for safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure in nearly every question, and mentions the notion of transit hubs. Kearny Mesa's diverse Asian food scene is a unique cultural plus too, one that would draw younger residents to an area that's otherwise uninviting.
– Mission Valley, with its Green Line Trolley, is also one one of the few areas in the city where significant new housing (15,000 units, by some estimates) is being considered. The Riverwalk development that will replace this golf course could add 4000 units, bike/pedestrian trails, an 80-acre park, retail, flood mitigation, and a new trolley station:
Riverwalk has a virtual survey up for the project.
In addition to the commenters on that Riverwalk article above, I've heard several people who live east of I-15 and work in the UTC/UCSD area speak out against any new development in Mission Valley due to traffic objections. Despite choosing to live relatively far from their jobs, they feel their drive to work should be free of congestion – and if that means blocking housing for others, so be it. When I asked them where the housing should go instead, they didn't have an answer – because they don't want to admit their view that younger (potential) residents don't have the same right to workforce housing that they enjoy.
– Public comment was due last week on the city's Morena Corridor Specific Plan, which attempts to plan for transit oriented development along the Mid-Coast Trolley line. Here's a fairly accurate description of the area that appeared in SD Free Press earlier this summer:
The Morena Corridor today is an unplanned, automobile-centric and unattractive mix of industrial and retail businesses dominated by large surface parking that falls far short of optimizing its outstanding location. Pedestrian access is dangerous to non-existent. Thus, it is the perfect location for thoughtful, orderly healthy growth that will result in a rejuvenated and diverse community. This area has great potential to be developed with a mix of existing and new businesses, stores and restaurants, and housing in a walkable, bicycle friendly, transit accessible environment, connected to the rest of the region.
There are many good planning ideas in the document with respect to mixed use development and bike/pedestrian infrastructure. The recommended cycle track on the west side of (West) Morena Boulevard is encouraging. However much of the plan is hemmed in by the fact that local community opposition to taller buildings on the corridor persists. Despite the trolley line's $2.1 billion dollar price tag, residents say dense new housing shouldn't be allowed near it, because "people live in these neighborhoods to enjoy the open space and views". (Also: any new housing built next to a trolley station should require just as much expensive off-street parking as units miles away from public transit.) As a result, only a small area near the Tecolote and (existing) Morena stations can exceed 45 feet, via a planned development permit referencing the Transit-Oriented Development Enhancement Program:
If new housing around the Clairemont station doesn't pencil out due to high land costs and the 30-foot height limit, wouldn't we be better off to delete this station from the trolley line? Use the money toward making the incredibly dangerous Sea World Drive/Tecolote bridge safer for bicyclists and pedestrians to reach Fiesta Island.
Related: Pacific Beach Community Planning Chair says the federal grant funding San Diego received for the Mid-Coast Trolley shouldn't go toward our own city's transit needs, but rather have been used for national driverless car research.
– Construction on the 60-unit Talmadge Gateway homeless senior housing project on Euclid has been completed:
Our friend Gregg's daughter Jess did an internship for Uptown News this summer and interviewed one of Talmadge Gateway's residents. I liked how Jess's piece disproved the stereotype of all homeless people being lazy, and/or on drugs. Instead, the Talmadge Gateway resident she interviewed had worked all of her life, but due to health issues was now homeless.
I've read many derogatory comments about homeless people, and complaints about Uptown's homeless problems from Uptown residents, including members of Uptown Planners. Instead of taking responsibility for creating the very homeless problem they complain about (Uptown Planners has been largely hostile to new housing), they shift the blame to the homeless, claiming homeless people only move to San Diego after becoming homeless. This is simply untrue. Hopefully many more Talmadge Gateways can be built to help address our growing senior homeless problem.


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Button took part in the special event alongside five-times Bathurst champion Craig Lowndes, and in fulfilling a boyhood dream, it failed to disappoint.
In the McLaren MP4-23, the model that carried Lewis Hamilton to F1 title-winning success in 2008, Button completed five laps prior to a spin in a car more traditionally seen at Bathurst, a V8.
"This is an iconic racetrack and it's great to celebrate the unofficial fastest lap in an F1 car," said Button. "That was phenomenal. It was such a rush. It's just a pity I didn't have more laps to test it out."
As for the V8, Button enjoyed the feeling so much he now has the taste for more.
"I didn't expect so much grip," added Button. "It took me a while to get used to it. I haven't hammered a car over kerbs like that for 12 years, so it was a new experience for me and something I've missed.
"It was the experience I've wanted to have for many years and I've finally done it.
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The Pultec EQP1-A Mono Equalizer employs Manley's own simple and clean all-tube make-up gain block to reamplify the signal after the passive EQ circuit. The Manley ENHANCED PULTEC EQP-1A is our own interpretation of the historic Pultec Equalizer as originally produced by Pulse Techniques, Inc.
Manley Labs has been building these Pultec EQs since 1990 after we bothered to hunt down Eugene Shenk in New Jersey to ask for his permission and blessings to produce our own version of his classic piece. EQ may be set to flat positions or BYPASSED entirely. All BOOST and CUT controls are continuously variable conductive plastic potentiometers for absolutely silent operation and long life.
The single rack unit monoblocks occupy one-third of the space of the 'antique Pultecs', an important consideration for allocation of outboard rack space. And if you notice, we've added a couple extra frequencies too. The rear mounted input switch selects 0 degrees or 180 degrees PHASE INVERT for the balanced gold pin XLR input or the transformerless unbalanced bridging input (1/4" jack) may be selected in that switch's middle position.
People often ask us if our Pultec EQ's sound like the old ones to which we reply, "Yes! But better!" The originals had three transformers in the signal path whereas ours can be used completely transformerless. Our Manley Enhanced Pultec has a vastly superior B+ power supply, with regulated and balanced heater supply. Our line amp is known to be killer-sounding. The components we use today just weren't available in the 1960's. So, if you want a project with crackling carbon pots, dirty open frame wafer switches, 5% and 10% tolerance noisy carbon resistors, exposed tubes sticking out the back of the 3U chassis, etc., go pay top dollar for an antique Pultec!
The MANLEY PULTEC EQP-1A uses 1 x 12AX7WA and 1 x 6414 (or 5965) in our ALL-TUBE single-ended line amplifier for the gain make-up and extra-beefy sound; gain is factory set for unity but additional gain is available by a rear mounted feedback adjustment trimpot. Like our 40dB Mic Preamps, the Manley Pultecs offer both transformer coupled balanced and direct capacitor coupled unbalanced outputs for easy interface and sonic variety. Kick drum? Bring on the Pultecs and all the iron you can muster! You'll soon discover the power and magic of having those individual Low Frequency BOOST and CUT controls in that LF shelf circuit. . . Need a little clarity or extension? Try that middle bell-shaped Boost dialing in the sharpness of the boost on the BANDWIDTH control. Something bugging you? Ease it off with the HF shelf cut. You'll see. There's no substitute for a what a Manley Pultec EQ can do!
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National Beading Week 2015
6 Aug
Last week saw the first ever National Beading Week sponsored by The Bead Workers Guild and designed to bring bead workers together and encourage others to join in too. It's a great way to engage with more people and it turned into a wonderfully social and inspiring week for us at The Bead Shop.
We had plenty going on all week, from competitions to workshops and demos, so I wanted to share our week with you all.
The very talented Kerrie Slade joined us for demonstrations, Q&A and bead 'n' biscuits. Kerrie showed eager beaders how to make several of her lovely Preciosa Czech glass bead designs. The patterns for her Kumihimo Pips and the Pipflinks can be found on our website here. The Ripple Crown and Pip candle decorations were an exclusive preview for National Beading Week, so they won't be available until they've been showcased by Kerrie in Hamburg later this month, keep an eye out on our facebook page and we'll let you know when they're available.
Kerrie also had a cabinet of her wonderful beadwork patterns, all available from her website. My personal favourite is the Popper flowers, a very clever interchangeable design.
We were also joined by international beadwork artist Patty McCourt who taught her Cleo Jewellery set workshop, using Khéops® par Puca® Beads, Swarovski crystals as well as her own 'Quad' beads. Not only has Patty been designing her own beads, she teaches beading all over the world and is also an ambassador for National Beading Week.
She's a natural choice for this role as her passion for beads is quite infectious and her work is quite spectacular, the photos really don't do her intricate work justice. Everyone who attended Patty's workshop came away delighted with their creations, the array of chosen colour combinations were lovely.
Our shop window had a beading week take over with loads of beaded flowers, which many of our wonderful customers helped make. We invited our customers to submit handmade pieces into a competition which were displayed in our shop window, we invited everyone (including our facebook fans) to vote for their favourite piece.
The competition went down very well, with many people stopping to have a good look at all the wonderful work. What I loved most about the competition was the variety of pieces that were submitted; embroidery, chainmaille, beadweaving, wirework and much more. You can still view the photo album on our facebook page, although voting has now closed.
The piece that captured most people's imagination and won the competition with most votes was the beautiful Cinderella inspired Tiara, made by one of our regular customers, more of Nicola's work can be found on her facebook page here. The more you look at this piece the more detail you notice from the carriage shape to the subtle glass slipper in the centre.
We hope you enjoyed National Beading week!
To find our more about National Beading Week visit the official website here http://www.nationalbeadingweek.co.uk/
For more information about Kerrie Slade's work and to purchase any of her patterns visit her website here http://kerrieslade.co.uk/
To discover more about Patty McCourt visit her website here http://beadbybead.co.uk/


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A spice king from Flockton Moor has been voted one of the best curry chefs in the UK.
Chef Atikur Rahman, of the Cinnamon Lounge on Paul Lane, was one of 40 chefs at the 2015 curry chef of the year awards to receive official recognition for their contribution to an industry worth more than £4.2billion a year.
Mr Rahman said: "To win this title is the greatest vote of confidence I could wish for, not just for myself but for my team who work so hard to make things happen at the Cinnamon Lounge, Flockton Moor. The award will inspire us to keep improving."
"I am very grateful to my constituency MP, Paula Sherriff, who travelled to London to be at the awards ceremony to support me."
The Curry Life chef awards and gala dinner also celebrated national dish chicken tikka masala and gave visitors the chance to find out more about an industry serving 2.5 million customers a week.
The guest of honour at the awards ceremony was Lord Karan Bilimoria, the founder chairman of Cobra Beer.
He said: "There is no doubt that curry is the nation's favourite food and behind the great tastes of curry, are great craftsmen. Those chefs have been awarded by Curry Life, deserves to be congratulated for their hard work and achievements."
More then £3,000 was raised on the evening for Silver Star Charity, which raises awareness about the dangers of diabetes across UK and Indian Subcontinent.


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Are you one of the few women in your industry or major? Women are just as powerful as men are, especially in today's world. If you think that you're in a male-dominated world, keep reading this tips to figure out how to break through it. You might be surprised at just how much power you have. Don't underestimate yourself.
Don't view yourself as being inferior to a man.
Men and women may physically be built differently, but a woman can still do anything that a man can do if she puts her mind to it. If you have the mindset that a man is stronger than you, then it will always seem that way. Be positive and confident. If you believe you can, then you will.
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Don't assume that people won't take you seriously just because you are a woman.
Men and women are equal under the law. That's a fact, but unfortunately, there are still some sexists out there. There may be some people who will look right through you and people who won't take you seriously… just because you're a woman. However, you can't assume that everyone is going to treat you that way. In fact, thinking that way will only lead to becoming your own worst enemy. Empower yourself. Always go into interviews, meetings, work, class, etc. with the mindset that people are going to treat you equally. This will give you confidence, and in turn, will show everyone that you are a strong woman you know you are.
Make sure your voice is being heard.
Getting noticed is the first step in getting ahead, so make sure you always speak up. Even if you are the only woman in a full conference room or meeting, let your opinion be heard too. There's a reason you have a spot at that table. People want to hear what you have to say.
Take advantage of an opportunity as much as you can.
Even the smallest opportunity can pave your way to success. Be sure to constantly network anywhere that you go. Apply for every internship that you can. Volunteer as often as possible. You never know what something can lead to.
Learn to be assertive, but not aggressive.
Respect has to be earned, not demanded. You can't expect everyone to treat you with respect just because you are a woman. Life simply doesn't work that way. Be assertive when trying to get ahead in the workplace and in life. Earn respect through your kindness, confidence, hard work, and accomplishments.
Develop a thick skin and keep your sense of humor.
Men tend to make dirty jokes and mess around with you, especially when they aren't used to having women around. It's important to remember that they're just jokes, and not to let it get to you. It's okay to joke around with them, too! Just remember that there is a difference between them just messing around and harassment. If you ever truly feel uncomfortable, don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and/or tell someone.
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Welcoming Spirit is not usually a "home decorating" blog. But now that I have a house to decorate, well, it seems like a natural addition to the mix. I have to hand it to the bloggers that manage to move and keep up with regular posts.
Our kitchen is begging to be repainted. And I mean, all of it. Check this place out (this was taken before we moved in). I really want pretty white cabinets. And I'm crazy enough to think we will be painting them.
Considering the white cabinets, aqua/turquoise hutch, and gray walls that I want to go with, here are the fabrics that I liked most:
Impressions by Ty Pennington – totally love this pattern and I can see bringing it in elsewhere in the house!
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Belfort Instrument Co. installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation system (AWOS) at the Sky Manor Airport (N40), in Pittstown, N.J.
The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint and altimeter setting and visibility information on a graphical displaying the FBO office, over the airport's Unicom radio, via dial-in telephone, and on the Internet.
According to Adam Silverstein, manager of Sky Manor: "The DigiWx is up and running and providing real-time weather to our pilots. The addition of the weather station ensures our commitment to safe flight operations for everyone using the airport."
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For the entire Shoei workforce, every single helmet is a personal challenge and every single piece reflects the spirit, passion and attention to detail that make Shoei the definitive helmet choice.
Shoei motorcycle helmets are world renowned for their innovation, comfort and safety, that has rightly established them amongst the very best helmets in the world and the choice of numerous champions. TT legend John McGuinness, Moto GP World Champion Marc Marquez and 5 times BSB Champion Shane "Shakey" Byrne, all put their trust in Shoei at speeds of up to 200mph.
No matter what you ride, Shoei has a helmet style to suit you, the HORNET ADV for adventure, the X-SPIRIT III for sports riding or the VFX-W for the dirt track. Shoei have recently introduced the brand new RYD road helmet.
To see all the latest Shoei models such as the RYD, X-Spirit III and J.O, visit the Shoei Assured website. There you will also find latest news, how to guides such as "How to clean your Shoei helmet".


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The new Nobel laureate is Mo Yan, a Chinese writer. He is the first Chinese citizen to win the prize, and doubtless will become the first of many as China's cultural ascent matches its economic boom and political prominence.
I must confess that I've never read anything by him, and I suspect that I'm not alone. The big chief at the Nobel academy, permanent secretary Peter Englund, suggests that we start with Yan's novel, The Garlic Ballads. The Guardian has helpfully linked to this New York Times review of the novel. His novel Big Breasts and Wide Hips also seems to be a popular choice on the wires, and not solely because of the title.
There is controversy about Yan's selection. He is accused by some of being too close to the party line, although he has had books banned in the past. However, others say that he is subtly subservsive in a country that limits free speech. He argues that censorship, and indeed more subtle limitations on expression, actually benefit creativity, forcing writers to, as he put it Granta recently, 'inject their own imagination to isolate them from the real world or maybe they can exaggerate the situation – making sure it is bold, vivid and has the signature of our real world.'
If one is feeling generous, this attitude recalls a novel like The Master and Margarita. I once heard someone at a seminar argue that Bulgakov's fantasia was inferior to Solzhenitsyn's candour in A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich; the counter-argument was that Solzhenitsyn's bravery does not necessarily make his work more truthful or valuable. The Nobel committee evidently takes a similar view when it comes to assessing what it describes as Mo Yan's 'hallucinatory realism'.
However, in doing so they've prompted old questions about what other political positions they may or may not have taken. There is a sense that they want to avoid such questions: the committee's comments about Mo Yan emphasised his literary achievement above all else, saying that his magical realism has developed independently of other celebrated exponents of that particular art such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Yet there is no escaping such questions if you believe that the greatest literature must contain more than style and technique. If the prize were to be awarded for bravery, it would surely have gone by now to another noted magical realist.
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GoG workday invites trail volunteers
A workday Saturday, Aug. 28 will close and begin the reclamation of illegal trails along the Buckskin Charley and Old Colorado City trails in the Garden of the Gods.
Volunteers are welcome. The start time is 8:30 a.m. at the Ridge Road overlook, parking lot 9.
To register in advance, contact Gayle Allen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The work will involve cutting and placing dead brush over the disturbed areas. Gloves and tools will be provided by the Friends of Garden of the Gods (FOGG), and each group will have a trail crew leader.
Volunteers will need to bring their own water and food.
Allen has helped lead several projects over the past two years to improve the Garden's trail system. Work has included adding or repositioning wooden steps, fixing erosion problems, reclaiming fields used for social trails, adding water bars and building a rock wall and split-rail fence to keep horses from straying off different portions of two horse-used trails.
Trails receiving upgrades were the Old Colorado City, Buckskin Charley, Arnold, Hamp, Ute and Niobrara.
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About a week ago, USA Today ran an article entitled "5 Myths About Wills, and What You Should Do". These myths apply in California and ought to result in contacting a knowledgeable estate planning attorney about what can be done.
Those myths are:
After I create my will or living trust, I'm all set.
If I die without a will, everything will go to my spouse.
I could be held responsible for a deceased parent's debts.
Estate planning is for rich people.
If I have a will, my estate won't go through probate.
Call attorney Mitchell A. Port with questions about California probate, estate planning, living trusts and any number of other tax planning tools to help you minimize your tax exposure.


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WSS Meeting Schedule for the 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting, Boston MA Date Time Meeting name Location Saturday January 16 1:30-3:30 Awards (closed) HYATT-Cambridge 4:00-5:00 General Membership Forum HYATT-Grand BR A 6:00-8:00 WSS Social TBD Sunday January 17 8:00-10:00 Conference Program Planning 2010 WEST-Exec. Bd. Rm. 8:00-10:00 Conference Program Planning 2011 WEST-Lewis 10:30-12:00 All Committees Meeting Boston Convention and Exhibition Center BCEC-Room 151A/B 4:00-5:30 Executive Board HYATT-Concord Monday January 18 8:00-10:00.. Read More
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From ACRL: In May, the leaders of the sections, chapters, and division-level committees reported the activities and programs that their unit carried out from September 2008 through May 2009 in support of the ACRL Strategic Plan 2020. This year, 11 committees, 14 sections, 1 interest group, and 29 chapters completed the report. The sections and interest group reports are now posted in the Communities of Practice Assembly community in ALA.. Read More


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It's cauliflower season! I love the vegetable all year round, but we go through alot of it in the summer time because it's on sale. My boys like it raw (with ranch dip!), but they also like it roasted – and I do too! Roasting cauliflower transform it into a nutty flavor profile. Yummy! I've written before about roasting carrots and broccoli – the good news is that cauliflower is just as easy!
With this side dish, there are a lot of seasonings that you can use, but I usually keep it simple with garlic powder, salt & pepper. But be adventurous! Try thyme, crushed red pepper flakes or basil.
You can also roast frozen cauliflower, which makes it great for all seasons. If you have a bag of veggies in the freezer, you have a great, healthy and quick side dish!
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
- Cauliflower (1 head or a 16 oz. bag of florets makes the right amount for my small family)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper or other seasonings (in particular, garlic powder is great!)
If starting with raw cauliflower, wash and cut into florets.
Put frozen cauliflower onto a cookie sheet.
Lightly cover it with oil, salt, pepper and other seasonings.
Put in a 425 degree oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Smaller pieces won't take as long while bigger pieces might take longer.
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The word "contract" has different effects on different people. To some, it causes eyes to glaze over. To others, the word causes blood pressure to rise. Your brain may fill with visions of lawyers, legal mumbo jumbo, and piles of paper packed with legal mumbo jumbo.
To me, contracts aren't boring or scary — they're interesting and smart. The purpose of most contracts is to create realistic expectations, for each side to know his or her responsibilities, and plan for what will happen if something goes awry.
You probably entered into a contract today — from your sleep-deprived payment for a simple cup of coffee to your lease agreement with your landlord. Or maybe you and your roommate agreed that you'll disinfect the bathroom this week if she'll clean it next week. Whenever two people exchange promises (like money for coffee or scrubbing for scrubbing), a contract is formed.
The goal of this post is to provide information for Etsy sellers when reading a simple contract, such as a vendor agreement, freelance agreement, wholesale contract, a consignment agreement, or a custom order agreement. Remember that contract law varies from place to place and generally, contracts may be enforceable whether they are oral or in writing. Also, for a contract that will greatly affect you or your business, you may want to speak with an expert, like a lawyer.
Step 1: Get Mentally Prepared
Before you read a contract, think about what you expect to read. What responsibilities do you expect to have? What do you expect the other party to do? What do you absolutely need? What could go wrong?
Make a list before reading one word of the contract. After you read the contract, review your list.
Step 2: Print the Contract
I know, I know, trees provide shade and homes for birds, but they also provide a convenient surface for contract printing, and they save me stress. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Tree. Every word in a contract matters, and, in all seriousness, if you're anything like me, you'll find it easier to read pages of paper than a computer monitor, iPad, or smartphone. Feel free to shred and recycle or make a craft project with your contract drafts.
Step 3: Read the Contract
Unless you're not fluent in the contract's language, read every word. If you're not fluent in the contract's language, get some assistance. Sure, reading a contract may not be as entertaining as soaking in your favorite novel or magazine, but this writing has likely consequences on you or your business.
Find a quiet corner in the world and read the contract thoroughly with a pen in your hand. Use that pen to underline key sections, take notes in margins, and write questions. Then, examine your notes from Step 1: Get Mentally Prepared. If possible, read the contract again.
Step 4: Pay Attention to the Language
A contract comes down to the details. What will you do, and what will the other party do? You have to be comfortable with these details. Here are some terms that are commonly found in business contracts:
- Term/Termination: When does the contract begin and when does it end? How long will you have this agreement? What if someone wants to end the agreement?
- Renew: What happens at the end of the agreement? Some contracts have one Term (like, the contract is good for a year) and then after that time, if you or the other party doesn't properly end the agreement, the contract will automatically extend for another period of time. If your contract automatically renews, how does this work? What if you want to change some of the promises?
- Indemnity: In the event there's a lawsuit, will you protect the other company? Will they protect you?
- Exclusivity: Is this the only agreement you will have about this specific situation? What if you want to enter into similar agreements?
- Confidentiality: Is this agreement, or its details, a secret? Who needs to keep things secret?
- Fees / Payment: If money is exchanging hands, how much? When is the money exchanging hands? How is this payment conducted?
- Breach: What responsibilities do you have? What responsibilities does the other party have? If something goes wrong or someone fails to do something required in the contract, what will happen?
Step 5: Discuss the Contract With the Other Party
Now that you understand the contract, your responsibilities, and the other party's responsibilities, you may have some negotiating to do. Get your questions and comments together and set up a time to talk with the other side. Be your own advocate. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. Also, do not make assumptions; if you have questions, talk things out. And, as always, remember to keep things professional.
Depending on your negotiations, the contract may need revisions. And remember, if you cannot agree on the terms or you do not understand the agreement, do not sign the contract. You may also want to get a second opinion or have an expert (like a lawyer) review the contract.
Step 6: Save a Signed Copy!
When you're finished negotiating and you sign the contract, remember to keep an entire copy (signed by the other side) for your own records.
By following this information, you will better be prepared the next time you're faced with the exciting contract.
What kinds of contracts are part of your business? Share your experiences in comments.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only. The content should not be construed as legal advice. The author and Etsy disclaim all responsibility for any and all losses, damages, or causes of action that may arise or be connected with the use of these materials. Please consult a licensed attorney in your area with specific legal questions or concerns.


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If a growing awareness of global health issues makes you want to roll up your sleeves and start making a difference, there are many active ways you can get things done. The "Give Time" page on the Rx for Survival site offers suggestions of how to get started from service-oriented vacations to fundraising events, from hands-on activities to classroom materials — giving time and engaging others can have a positive impact on global health and child survival.
Visit the Rx for Survival site at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/campaign/givetime/index.html to learn more. Or read on for more on what others, individuals and organizations alike, have been inspired to do.
On behalf of Rx for Child Survival, Former Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal wrote an op-ed article encouraging support for child survival during the holiday giving season and New Year. The article was posted on December 30th to the Huffington Post, a blog for which Dr. Blumenthal is a regular columnist: http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20051231/cm_huffpost/013079
During November, editorials mentioning the Rx for Survival project appeared in The Boston Globe, Arizona Republic, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Denver Post and Florida Times-Union.
Many public television stations are planning to re-broadcast Rx for Survival — A Global Health Challenge mid- to late-April following World Health Day (April 7th). Check your local listings for specific airdates and times. Or you can order the series DVD/VHS and companion book by calling 888-255-9231 or visiting http://shop.wgbh.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? catalogId=10051&storeId=11051& categoryId=29154&langId=-1.
Interested in studying current and emergent issues that affect global health? The Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins is working with the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Howard Community College, and others to develop an undergraduate course in global health. The course is being piloted at Howard Community College during the spring semester, with class beginning January 28th. Based on the feedback from students and faculty, the team will refine the course and then make it available for colleges and universities worldwide in fall 2006.
The producers of Rx for Survival encountered a great number of individuals making a tremendous difference on the frontlines of global health. Some, like Rohima, a volunteer grassroots community health worker from Bangladesh, work in rural communities and personally attend to the needs of villagers. Others, like William H. Foege, Professor and Health Policy Fellow, Emory University and former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have emerged as frontline leaders in some of the most ambitious public health efforts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Meet these and additional global health champions, just a small sample of the many fine people who have made public health their life's work, at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/series/champions/index.html
Read how a panel of global health experts responded to your questions about vaccines, international aid, and the danger of another deadly flu pandemic in the "Ask the Experts" feature at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/series/experts/index.html .
The global health conversation continues! Visit the Rx for Survival discussion board at http://discussions.pbs.org/viewtopic.pbs?t=40388 to share your thoughts and hear from others on this vital topic.
In conjunction with Rx for Survival, three Boston-based organizations, World Education, John Snow, Inc. and Management Sciences for Health, have collaborated on a photo exhibit that depicts the critical need for basic health among children and families in the developing world. The Rx for Survival photo exhibit is online at http://www.jsi.com and on prominent display in key locations throughout Boston.
Through February, WNET New York is running the "Rx for Survival — A Global Health Challenge Teen Outreach Campaign." This activity encourages high school level educators to explore a specific global health issue with their students, and demonstrate the impact one person, group, and/or school can make in the quest for global health and child survival.
A new feature has been added to the CARE-hosted donation transaction page where contributions can be made to Rx for Child Survival. Contributors now have the option to make a donation in someone else's name by selecting "In Honor Of" or "In Memory Of." After the donation is made, a commemorative card is mailed notifying the recipient of the contribution. Click here to view the CARE — Rx for Child Survival donation site: https://donate.care.org/05/20810000clm
To help readers grasp how global health affects each one of us, below are links to global health-related stories currently in the news.
New Web Resource Provides Easy Access to Global Health Data
Beating back ancient scourges of the poor
Rotavirus Drugs Deemed Safe and Effective
[Registration required]
Report grades countries on improving child survival
Some of the creative ways Rx for Survival supporters are making a difference in their own communities:
One child survival supporter in Mesa, Arizona, reports, "I made T-shirts with the transfer pattern from the PBS Web site. I brought these to my son's school and passed them out to the parents of some of my child's classmates. They were interested and said they were all going to get involved and spread the word to others. The T-shirts were a great idea and I have people ask me all the time about it when I wear it around."
The "From Surviving to Thriving" iron-on template was created by Community Coalition station WGVU of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The design is used with permission as part of the national Rx for Child Survival campaign. Find directions and download the templates at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/rxforsurvival/campaign/givetime/index.html.
I helped to arrange a silent auction whose proceeds went to the Rx for Child Survival campaign. Everyone in my company's division brought an item to contribute to the auction, ranging from rare books, gift baskets, bath items, and toys. We raised over $200 to donate to the cause and it was a huge success. We set up the silent auction in the cafeteria and I handed out child survival information that I had printed off the Web site in regard to what their bids would be going for. — Austin, TX
I made several calls to friends and coordinated a bake sale. All of my friends were in agreement that this was a wonderful cause to contribute to. We didn't just want to raise money but also wanted to make others aware of world health issues by word of mouth. The bake sale raised about $500. Best of all we talked with EVERYONE who came to the sale about world health issues and how they too could make a difference. There were about 100 people at the sale and all of them heard the message! — Independence, OR
"I held a garage sale this weekend to raise money to donate to Rx for Child Survival. I had my cashier's table set up with info sheets from the website and explained to customers that all proceeds from my garage sale would be given to the Rx for Child Survival charity. After reading the information and chatting with me about the PBS special, many customers paid double for what I had priced their item for, for which I was grateful. I wore my Rx for Child Survival T-shirt, as well. All total, the proceeds from the garage sale were $116 and 100% of it was donated to the site. I also had the satisfaction of knowing I was raising the level of consciousness around my neighborhood." — Spicewood, TX
A multi-media project that includes a six-hour PBS television series airing November 1-3, 2005, Rx for Survival — A Global Health Challenge is a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc.
Rx for Child Survival — A Global Health Challenge, a project of the WGBH Educational Foundation and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in collaboration with CARE and Save the Children, and in association with The Global Health Council and UNICEF, urges Americans to get informed and involved in making a difference in the lives of young children around the world.
Major funding for Rx for Survival — A Global Health Challenge is provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Merck Company Foundation.
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The other day, my Mister remarked about how amazing he thinks the New York Public Library's Digital Gallery is.
Now, this was the first I'd heard of NYPL's online library of images, so, of course, I had to see for myself. Let me just say that he wasn't exaggerating... it is an AMAZING resource for all manner of images. I found photographs, fashion illustrations, book jackets, sheet music, and postcards, to name a few, ranging from the distant past to the recent past. Just search a year, a place, a person, a topic and you'll be presented with hundreds of images to browse, study, or even embed, as I've done here.
And did I mention that this incredible resource is FREE? Thank goodness for public libraries!
And while I'm on the subject of libraries...
...Visit, use, and,
most of all, support your local library! :)
most of all, support your local library! :)


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Administrator, Poet, Editor, Art-Critic, Columnist and Painter
Born on: 28th December 1952, Jaipur (India)
Mother: Mrs. Jaya Goswamy MA Father: Acharya Bhalchandra Goswamy 'Prakhar', BA L.L.B., D.P.A
Marital-Status: Married to Punam Yadunath Goswamy, M.A.
Children: One Daughter: Neha and One Son: Nimish.
Education: M.A. in Sociology from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 1976
Permanent Address: C-8, Prithviraj Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001
Present Position: Working in the Super time Scale of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (1977 Batch)
As Secretary, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Major Books Published
1. "Jaari Itihaas Ke Viruddha" (Long Poem): ……… Lok Sampark Prakashan (1973): Jaipur
2. "Beswaad Hawaaen" (Poet's Monograph) ……Rajasthan Sahitya Academy (1981) Udaipur
3. "Ghar-Baahar" (Poetry Collection) ………Shilpi Prakashan (1982) Udaipur
4. Kripal Singh Shekhawat ( Artist's Monograph) …Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy (1984) Jaipur
5. "Vrikshon Ke Swapna"(Poetry Collection) ……… Sanghi Prakashan (1988) Udaipur/Jaipur
6. "Neend Men Mohanjodaro"(Poetry Collection) ……… Panchsheel Prakashan (1988) Jaipur
7. "Ashudhha Saarang"(Poetry Collection) ……… Panchsheel Prakashan (1992) Jaipur
8. "Kasht Ke Liye Kshamaa"(Poetry Collection ) ……… Sanghi Prakashan (1995) Jaipur
9. "Rang Agar Rang Hen"(Poetry Collection) …………Bohra Prakashan (1995) Jaipur
10. "Kripayaa Anyathaa Na Len" ( A Long Poem) ……… Sanghi Prakashan (1998) Jaipur
11. "Aap ko Yah Jaan Kar Prasanntaa Hogi" (Poetry collection) …National Publishing House( 2001) Delhi
12. Jagah Jaisee Jagah" (Poetry collection) ………………… Bhartiya Gyanpeeth (2007) New Delhi
13. "Bahut Kuchh Jaisa Kuchh Naheen" (Poetry collection) …Vani Prakashan ( 2008) New Delhi
Books Edited and Published
14."Saundaryashastra Ke Prashna"(Art & Aesthetics) ……………. National Publishing House (2000) New Delhi
15."Kala-Vimarsh" (Discourses on Arts and literature) …………… National Publishing House (2000) New Delhi
16." Bhartiya Kalaa-Roop"(Indian Art-Forms)……National Publishing House (2000) New Delhi
17."Bhartiyata Kee Dharanaa" : (Collection of Essays on Indianness)…… National Publishing House, (2005) Delhi
18. "Bhartiya Rangmanch" : (On Indian theatre)………………………National Publishing House, (2005) New Delhi
19." Jaltee Hui Nadi "( Poetry Collection) …………Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan, (2006) Bikaner
20. "Kalaon Kee Moolya Drishtee" ……………….Vanee Prakashan, New Delhi (2008) New Delhi
Works Included In Other Books
20. "Rajasthan Ke Kavi" Rajasthan Saahitya Academy (1977) Udaipur
21. "Great Indian World Poets" International Poetry Society (1978) Madras
22. "Indian Verse by Young Poets" Indian Verse (1980) Calcutta.
23. "Rajasthan Kee Samsaamyik Kalaa" Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy(1987)Jaipur
24. "Das Samsaamyik Chitrakar" Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy (1988) Jaipur
25."Roopankan" Printwell Publishers (1995) Jaipur
26."Indriya Bodh Aur Kavita" Hansa Prakashan (1995) Jaipur
27. "Laya" Rajasthan Patrika Prakashan (1997) Jaipur
28. "Sadi Ke Ant Men Kavita" Udbhavnaa Prakaashan (1998) Muzaffarnagar
Soon to be published Books
29. "Samkaleen-Kala-Paridrashya" : (Art-History)
30. "Iti Jaisa Shabda" : (Poetry collection)
31. " Khed-Yog Pradeep " : (Poetry collection)
32. "Prapanch Saar Subodhni": (Poetry collection)
Journals and Periodicals Edited
· "Chetnaa": (student-editor of Central School Magazine) (1968)
· "Samvet" : Anthropological Journal on South Indian Culture and Andhra rituals(1976)
· "Prayaas" : A Publication on plastic and performing Arts (1978-1979)
· "Kalaa-Yatraa" : A Multi-color Art Publication on behalf of the WZCC (1998) Udaipur.
· "Vayam" A tri-language research journal for Rajasthan Sanskrit University (2006-2007)
· "Kalaa- Prayojana" : Bilingual, Art and Literary Quarterly of WZCC, Udaipur ( editing since 1995 till date).
· "Pratidhwani" : A Quraterly magazine of The Rajasthan Administrative Officers' Association (2000- 2007)
Other Publications
1. Creative writing and Publication widely since 1970 in almost all important literary magazines, periodicals, Journals and Newspapers of India. Hundreds of poems, art-criticism, essays, comments, articles, Book-Reviews, literary critiques and translations published and widely acclaimed. Works translated in many Indian and foreign languages.
Prescribed as one of the major Hindi Poets in the Senior Higher Secondary (optional Hindi literature Paper) by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary education, Rajasthan, Ajmer.
2. Published in Kalpanaa (Hyderabad), Pahal, Sparsh (Jabalpur), Bahuvachan, Naya-Prateek, Saptaahik-Hindustan, Hans, Samkaleen Bhartiya Saahitya, Vaamaa, Swaagat, Namskaar, Natrang, Kaadambini, Pratibha-India, Ravivar, Nandan, Vaicharikee, Jansatta, Aajkal, Gagananchal, Sunday Observer, Muktdhaaraa, Vishayavastu, Abhinaya, Akshar-Bharat, Sahitya-Amrit (Delhi) Nav Bharat Times ( Bombay, Jaipur), Dharmayug, Aakalp, Anu-Abhaa, Udbhaavnaa (Bombay), Lahar, Raaviraa (Ajmer), Poorvagrah, Saakshatkar, Abhee (Bhopal), Daily Tribune (Chandigarh), Poet (Madras), Jan-Sanskriti, Raashtriya Sahaaraa, Atev (Lucknow), Dastaavez , Antar-Bharati (Gorakhpur), Dhartee (Kanpur) Sahitya Sampark, Kathya-Roop, Pratigyaa, (Allahabad), Sambodhan (Kankroli), Bindu, Madhumati Kala-Prayojan (Udaipur), Shiviraa, Chiti, Vaatayan, Naya Shikshak (Bikaner), Samvet (Hyderabad), Utkarsh , (Lucknow), Samkaleen Srajan, Vagarth, Avkaash, Ravivar, Amrit Bazar Patrika, Anand Bazar Patrika (Calcutta), Vartman-Sahitya (Ghaziabad), Aaveg (Ratlam), Tatasth (Pilani), Sameeksha (Patna), Gavaah (Muzaffarnagar), Jansanskriti, Naandi (Varanasi), Kyon (Bhinmal), Antaraal (Laxmangarh), Kriti-Or, Lok-Sampark, Disha, Bhasha-Parichaya , Tantra, Lok Vikas , Navjyoti, Navchintan, Aayam, Animaa, Sharar, Dishaa, Sampreshan, Rajasthan Patrika, Itwari Patrika, Rastradoot, Kronch, Daily Bhaaskar, Daily Samachaar-Jagat, (Jaipur), Baatcheet (Munger), Nai-Duniya (Indore)] Anchal-Bhaarti (Dewaria), Nishkarsh (Sultanabad), Yatraa (Katni), Bhojpuri-Lok (Aligarh), Sandarsh (Philibhit), Vipaashaa (Simla), Kavitaa, Lok Prabhaat (Alwar),web duniya (indore) Indradhanush -e magazine etc. etc.
Membership of Voluntary, Philanthropic & Cultural Bodies
1. Convenor, "Prayas Kala Sansthan" (since 1974, till Date).
2. Advisor "Aadarsh Lok" (an autonomous art-institution of Bikaner) ( 1976-1984)
3. Founder member "Uttardeshiya-Andhra-Sangati" (since 1978).
4. Member, Voluntary Blood Bank Organization, Jaipur (since 1980).
5. Adviser "Dishaa" (Literary monthly) (1982-1984).
6. Member, Indian Red Cross Society (1983,1998).
7. Member, Rajasthan Sahitya Academy (1987- 1988-1989)
8. Advisor, Rajasthan Shiksha-Sahitya- Academy (1987,1988.1989.1990).
9. Member, Rotary Club International (1987, 1988,1989).
10. Founder member, "Sajag Upbhokta Manch " (since 1988).
11. Hon. Secretary, "Manjunath Smriti Sansthan" (since 1988).
12. Member, Art Council of Rajasthan (since 1990).
16. Member JDA Sub-committee on Art & Culture for master plan of Jaipur (1994).
17. Advisor, Culture, International conference on Cardiology (1994).
18. Member , Advisory Board, National Crafts Institute , Jaipur ( since 1995).
19. Honorary Member, Research Board of Advisors "The American Biographical Institute" U S A ( since 1998)
Biography included in the following Anthologies
1. International Writer's Catalogue (1977) for American Libraries, USIS ,
Washington DC (1971)
2. Jaipur : Art and Artists (1977)
3. Who's Who of Indian Writers (1983) and (1999) Saahitya Academy, New Delhi
4. International Authors & Writers: Who's Who (1987).
5. Reference Asia Who's Who of Men and Women of Achievement & Distinction(1992).
6. Indo-American Who's Who (1993)
7. Indo-European Who's Who (1995).
8. Twentieth Century Distinguished Who's Who (1996,1998).
9. Sahityakaar-Kosh (1997.2000)
10. International who's who of Intellectuals (1998,1999,2000).
11. International Directory of Distinguished Leadership (1998,1999,2000).
12. Outstanding people of the 20th Century (1999,2000).
13. Dictionary of International Biography (1999,2000,2001).
14. International Book of Honor (1999,2000).
15. Rajasthan Varshikee (Yearbook) (since 1989 till date).
16. International Men of the millennium (1999,2000)
17. Authors and writers Who's Who (2000)
18. Infa Year-Book
19.Great minds of the 21st Century (2002)
20. Asia- Men & Women of Achievement
Achievements in Visual Arts and other Literary & Journalistic Pursuits
· Very keen and active interest in drawing & painting, photography.
· Six one-man exhibitions of oil paintings, poster-poems and drawings organized at "Chaturdik" and "Surekh" art-galleries of Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, Art gallery of the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy at Ravindra Manch and at Information Centre Art Gallery, Jaipur. Some of the works have been in permanent collection of Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur. Paintings also included, exhibited and appreciated in international, national, and other Art exhibitions held by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy and other Art institutions. Works in many public and private collections all over the world including the Reserve Bank of India.
· Photographs also published in newspapers and magazines.
· Acted as Judge in various State and National Painting-exhibitions and on the spot painting competitions Organized State level Children's painting camps & competitions.
· Invited to write a regular column on art activities in newspapers and magazines, like Pratipaksha (New Delhi) Itwari Patrika (Jaipur) Rajasthan Patrika (Jaipur), Lahar (Ajmer), shivira (Bikaner), Vatanayan (Bikaner) etc.
· Was official art-critic of periodicals like "Pratipaksha" (New Delhi), " Muktadhara"(New Delhi), "Shuddha" (Jodhpur) and Daily "Rajasthan Patrika and " Itwari Patrika, Jaipur ( from 1969 to 1982).
· Has also worked as the Campus correspondent for the national news service "Samachar Bharti" during under-graduate studies in the University-college for earning journalistic experience ( 1972,1973,1974).
· Active interest in writing scripts for documentaries and Vedio-films. Has directed numerous Vedio-films for art-centers like Jawahar Kala Kendra. A full -length U-matic documentary film titled as "Kalaon Ke Aakash Men Khuli Khidkee" conceived, scripted & directed for Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
· Invited as a prominent young Hindi Poet to participate in "Antar-Bharati-3" -All India Poets and Critics joint Workshop in 1988 organized by the "Nirala Srijan Peeth" of Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, where a number of poems were translated into Gujrati, Bangla, Tamil, Marathi and English by other participating litterateurs.
· Recitation of Poems was filmed by Bharat Bhawan for their archives and "Asian poetry Center"
· Dramatization of a story "Baatcheet" was done by renowned theatre director-playwright Rizwan Zahir Usman in Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur's, Annual Short plays' Festival (1996)
· Regularly Broadcasting Poems, talks and Discussions from Various Centres of All India Radio and Doordarshan (TV) since 1970.
· Participated in All India Radio's prestigious Multi National symposium of poets ("Sarva Bhashaa Kavi Sammelana") for the year 2000 at Pune, India.
· Has been reciting poems in many All India Kavi Sammelanas organized by Television, A.I.R, Universities, Academic and Literary and other cultural bodies.
· Convened many Symposia, discussions, Seminars, Conferences, Artists camps, Workshops on Art, Aesthetics, Literature and Culture.
· Has chaired many sessions. Delivered lecture-Demonstrations, talks, Inaugural and Valedictory Speeches on art and culture.
· Ph D degree awarded to a research scholar registered by Aligarh University who worked on
· Biographical Note included in international e-Yahoo-Group "Samaveta", Yahoo, Wikipedia, Orkut, hi5, Bigadda, where are you now (WRUN), fricker, etc. and other websites.
· A felicitation function organized jointly by the Rajasthan Vidyapeeth ( A deemed University) and State Academy of letters followed by a detailed lecture on the poetic process (in Jan. 2002) at Udaipur.
· Chief Minister Rajasthan Mrs. Vasundhra Raje felicitaed on 29th April 2005 for literary achievements.
· Felicitation for outstanding literary contribution to literature by "Aastha Cultural Institution (2006)
Administrative Experience
1. Assistant Collector & Magistrate, Pali / Alwar (1977-78)
2. Manager, Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation, Jaipur (1979).
3. Sub- Divisional Magistrate, Neem-Ka-Thana / Deeg / Jaipur (1980-81).
4. Deputy Director, Department of Social Welfare, Jaipur (1982).
5. Officer-on-Special Duty, Directorate of Tourism, Jaipur (1983-1984).
6. Addl. Collector & Additional District Magistrate, Tonk /Bharatpur/ Pali (1985, 1986, 1987,1988,1990 )
7. Deputy Director, Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan, Jaipur (1988-1989 ).
8. District Excise officer, Sriganganagar (1991)
9. Additional Registrar, Board of Revenue, Ajmer. (1992)
10. Additional Director , Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur (1993,1994,1995)
11. Registrar, Kota Open university, Kota (1995-96) .
12. Deputy Secretary to H E the Governor of Rajasthan, Jaipur (1996-98).
13. Additional Director & Deputy Secretary (Training ) HCM Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration, (1998 - 1999)
14. Deputy Secretary to the Government, Higher and Technical Education Deptt. (September 1999)
15. Special Officer to the State Minister for Higher Education, Government of Rajasthan
16. Deputy Secretary to the Government, Medical and Health Deptt
17.. Technical Education Deptt. Deputy Secretary to the Government, Technical Education Deptt.
18. Registrar, Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur (2005)
19. Deputy Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Department, Secretariat (2007)
20. Additional Director, Directorate of women empowerment, Jaipur (2008)
21. Deputy Secretary, State water Resources Planning Department, Secretariat, Jaipur (2008- sept. 2009)
Awards, Felicitations and Honors Offered/ Received
· Was awarded commendation certificate and First prize for "extraordinary" services as Principal Officer In-charge of the "Rajasthan Pavilion" in India International Trade Fair 1979 organized by Trade Fair Authority of India, Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi
· Cash prize and Merit Certificate (1986) awarded by the Govt. of Rajasthan for "Excellent creative writing."
· President of India awarded Silver Medal in 1992 and a commendation Certificate for "exemplary and outstanding contribution in 1991 Census Operations".
· Commendation Certificate (1996) awarded by Election Commission of India for" meritorious services rendered "as observer in Ujjain constituency in Parliamentary Elections of 1996.
· * Was offered conferment of honorary degree of "Aacharya" by Gemini Academy of Haryana for "outstanding services in the field of Indian literature " (1998)
· Was nominated for "International Cultural Diploma of Honor" for exceptional contribution in the field of Art & Culture by the American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA (1998).
· Was offered 'Diploma' by International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England for ""outstanding Achievements in literature" (1998).
· *Was nominated for "century's most notable Gold Medal" commemorating extraordinary achievement during the last on Hundred Years:" The 2000 Millennium Medal of Honor".
· Was selected by the American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, and USA as 'International Man of the year 1998' for outstanding accomplishments.
· Nominated for awarding a Gold Medal as international man of the year 1998-99 by The International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England.
· IBC also nominated for the prestigious international man of the millennium award (1999)
· Was nominated as 'one of the 500 most exceptional individuals of the world' for inclusion in the sixth World Edition of 'International Book of Honor'.
· Was also offered to be included in the 27th millennium edition of "the Dictionary of International Intellectuals" to be published by the The International Biographical Center, Cambridge, IBC, England(2000)
· Was awarded Shrigopal Purohit Memory Award (2001) for outstanding contribution to Art-Criticism by the Pink City Press Club and "Sabrang" Cultural Institution (Jan. 2002)
· Was honored by the Rajasthan Sahitya Academy and 'Rajasthan Vidyapeeth' (A deemed University) jointly at Udaipur in "Srijan Sakshatkar" program : Feb. 2002
· Was honored on 13th July 2002 by Mrs. Vasundhara Raje, the Chief Minister, Rajasthan for sucessful and consequtive editing Rajasthan Administrative Service Ofiicers' literary magazine "Pratidwani"
· Was nominated by 'Gemini Academy, Panipat for the "RamVriksha Benipuri Birth Centenary Felicitation"


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The difference between accounting and bookkeeping/
A common question is whether there is any difference between accounting and bookkeeping. We will begin with bookkeeping, since it is essentially a subset of the larger topic of accounting. Bookkeeping is the recordation of basic accounting transactions, such as:
- Issuing invoices to customers
- Recording invoices from suppliers
- Recording cash receipts from customers
- Paying suppliers
- Recording changes in inventory
- Processing payroll
- Processing petty cash transactions
These transactions are mechanical in nature; that is, the bookkeeper follows a prescribed set of procedures on a repetitive basis to record a common activity. These common bookkeeping tasks are entirely adequate for the accounting needs of a small business.
A bookkeeper could compile financial statements from the transactions just described. However, those financial statements would be incorrect to some extent, because they would not include the following additional actions that are usually handled by an accountant:
The broader field of accounting includes the use of these accruals. In addition, accounting encompasses the following activities:
- Creating the chart of accounts
- Setting up the general ledger
- Designing the financial statements
- Issuing customized management reports to address specific issues
- Altering the classification or recordation of transactions to meet certain accounting standards
- Creating a budget and comparing it to actual results
- Compiling tax returns from the financial information
- Creating a set of controls within which the financial system operates
- Designing a record keeping, archiving, and document destruction system
Usually, there is at least one trained accountant responsible for the accounting operations of a medium to large-sized business, and who sets up the procedures that are then followed by a larger number of bookkeepers.
In short, the difference between accounting and bookkeeping is that bookkeeping focuses on repetitive business transactions, and so is a subset of the much larger set of tasks that can be encompassed by accounting.
There are also significant differences between the bookkeeper and accountant positions. The bookkeeper role is broad-based, with one person typically handling all of the accounting transactions for a small business. The bookkeeper tends to be very experienced, but is more likely to be lacking in formal accounting training. A bookkeeper with a great deal of responsibility may be referred to as a full-charge bookkeeper. Conversely, the accountant is more likely to work exclusively on a specific area, such as fixed assets or the general ledger, and is more likely to have formal training in the accounting function. There is also a career path for accountants, which leads to the assistant controller and controller positions.
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