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COP 24 African Youth's Position
A product of Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), Kenya
The youth (aged 15-24) in Kenya form 20.3% of Kenya's population, a figure which is above the world's average of 15.8% and 19.2% for Africa. There has been a long-held notion among the youth in Africa that they have not been engaged in key decision-making processes even though these decisions directly impact their daily lives. Climate change is one of the areas in which the youth desire increased participation and involvement. The youth feel that the existing policies do not favour them and are calling for increased participation on climate change policy making processes.
In preparation for the forthcoming Conference of parties (COP 24) which will be held in Katowice Poland in December 2018, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) partnered with Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC) to brainstorm on a youth position to be presented at COP 24. The meeting which was attended by over one hundred African youth drawn from different areas was hosted by AYICC and held at the African Nazarene University (A.N.U) on 20th and 21st November.
In his opening remarks, Julius Karanja, a project officer from PACJA urged the delegates to invest in research on climate change so as to have facts whenever they are called upon to participate in climate change dialogue.
"It is sad that as youth we only get to be recognized or involved in issues after decisions have been taken on our behalf, this should not be the case since we will live with the effects of climate change for a long time. It is fair that we fight to be involved and to achieve this, we must have facts on climate change," said Mr. Karanja.
The delegates went through a process which entailed a determination of the current position of youth on climate change. They then sought a common understanding on where they want to be and plotted a means of getting day. The 2-day brainstorming session led the delegates to arrive at the position of the African youth on climate change hence:
The Key African Youth Messages for the Katowice Climate Change Conference
Where are we?
We, the youth are only called upon during grass root-level mobilization and other ground work and not in climate change negotiations. This is not a good place to be.
Where do we want to be?
- We want to create awareness on effects of climate change. We are energetic and creative and this will enable us to creatively present climate change messages to enhance their understanding.
- We want our innovations on climate change to be encouraged and incubated as this may lead to modern ways of combating climate change.
- Our capacities should be built to equip us with necessary information and tools to combat climate change. This is specifically so for those of us living in the marginalized areas to enable us combat climate change threats.
- We are heavy social media users; we will use twitter, face book and other social media platforms to effectively disseminate information on climate change.
How do we get there?
- Unity of purpose- We will unite with like-minded people and actively engage in climate change policy making.
Gender, Negotiation; Common in PACJA-Canadian Environment Ministry Talks
The just concluded meeting between PACJA and the assistant Deputy Minister for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), underscored the need to actively engage women in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Speaking at the PACJA secretariat office in Nairobi, the assistant Deputy Minister, Ms. Isabelle Bérard said that the Canadian Ministry of Environment is currently working with women across Africa in climate change and lauded PACJA for similar efforts in engaging women in climate change adaptation and mitigation activities.
The meeting at PACJA secretariat was a stem-up from a conference dubbed "Women picking it on climate change", which was hosted by the Canadian Environment Minister, Catherine Mackenna in Ottawa and attended by PACJA.
Accompanying the deputy assistant mister was Mr. Dany Drouin, DG, Plastics, Oceans and Resilience Task Team, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC). Also in attendance was Kelly Thompson, First Secretary, Development at the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi and Hellen Oriaro with whom PACJA has worked extensively on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Moving forward, the team would be keen on strategic alliances especially on women in climate change, negotiations and training which are all being done by each parties separately.
Renewable Energy: A Regional Learning Exchange
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) envisions a global environment free from the threat of climate change with sustainable development, equity and justice for all. Awareness creation is one of the ways in which PACJA works to bridge the existing societal knowledge gap about climate change, climate threat coping mechanisms and wise use of natural resources.
PACJA and Womin, partner to visit renewable energy sites in Kenya
PACJA partnered with Womin - an African gender and extractive alliance based in South Africa to visit different renewable energy sites in Kenya. The aim of the visit whose participants were drawn from different countries in Africa was to learn, share ideas, analyze and critic existing renewable energy projects in different communities for possible replication in their communities of origin.
- The Holo Solar Project
The Holo solar project is situated in Holo market which is in Kisumu County. The project was established by the county government in 2016 to provide lighting to traders who had challenges working late without a source of light.
Pamela Adhiambo, a trader at Holo market says that the introduction of the solar project has reduced cases of insecurity. She says that traders can now work till 9.00PM which is an improvement both in time and health risks. She says that before the project, traders relied on tin lamps which were smoky and posed a health risk. They also could not work till late as most businesses closed by 7.00PM.
According to Paul Ouko who is the market's chairman, "the project has positively impacted on the community. We have learnt new things, like turning soya beans into milk". He adds that the solar project supports the entire Kisumu West Ward and plans are underway to expand the project to other wards within the county.
Pamela Adhiambo, a trader at Holo market with PACJA and Womin officials
- KenGen's Geothermal Power Plant in Naivasha.
KenGen is the leading electricity producer in Kenya, producing about 80% of the power consumed in the country. The company uses various sources to generate electricity ranging from hydro, geothermal, thermal and wind. At the moment hydro is the leading source with and installed capacity of 819.9 Mega Watts, which is about 51% of the company's installed capacity.
There company has four geothermal power stations namely: Olkaria 1, Olkaria ii, Olkaria iii and Olkaria IV. These stations generate thermal energy which is then stored in the Earth's crust. To extract this energy, wells are drilled to tap steam and water at high temperatures.
Project impacts
The project has brought a lot of positive impacts on the local communities for instance:
- There is power supply to the households; electricity is now their source of light at night as opposed to torches and lamps which they used before.
- The project has established water collection points and constructed sand dams for water storage.
- The company offers scholarships to secondary and university students from schools near its installations. The scholarship programme which was established in 2005 provides tuition and boarding fees to needy children who are academically gifted. This gives them an opportunity to change their destiny.
3.Ngong Hills Wind Power Station
Ngong' Hills Wind Power Station is located on the Northern part of Ngong' Hills. This wind power station is the only one which is connected to the national grid, with a capacity of 25.5 Mega Watts generated from six Vestas Wind Turbines.
Ngong Hills Power Station began operations in 1993 with two wind turbines donated by the government of Belgium. The station is currently owned by Kenya Electricity Generating Company which has since added new turbines that have increased the power station's generation capacity to 25.5 megawatts from 5.1 megawatts.
The station contributes significantly to the national grid and the communities have benefited a lot in terms of power availability and efficiency in doing business. According to engineer David who works at the farm, the company is working on putting up a similar wind power station in Meru County to enable many more to benefit from this initiative.
4.Kibera Biogas Community Project
Kibera Biogas Community Project is an initiative which provides toilets and recycled energy to residents of Kibera, which is one of the slums in Kenya.
The project was started in 2004 by Umande Trust, a rights-based agency which partners with local communities and other organizations to transform water supply, sanitation and environmental services in Kenya's urban centres.
The project has built a bio-center which contains built-in toilets, biogas-powered hot showers, a waste digester and a communal cooking area. Human waste from the toilets is channeled into a digester which collects methane that is emitted from breakdown of feacal material. The methane is then sold to the community as biogas which they use for cooking within the centers or to power hot showers.
Project Impact
The center which is run mostly by women, the youth and the elderly has greatly improved the lives of Kibera residents.
Roseline Amondi, one of the project beneficiaries says "the center has really changed my life and that of the people of Kibera. I'm now able to cook food for my clients in my restaurant and use the proceeds to pay school fees for my children".
The project has also reduced the use of 'flying toilets' since Kibera residents now use the toilets built in the bio center and this has helped keep their environment clean.
Rose Masinde, a member of Umande trust says the project continues to encourage the community to use the toilets since the more people use the toilets the more energy that is generated in the bio center.
Lessons learnt in the exchange programme
At the end of the workshop participants were happy that the regional exchange had met their objectives. Precious Naturinda said she liked all the sites that she visited but of specific interest to her was the solar panel at Holo market.
She hopes to introduce the project to her community which receives a lot of sunshine, will likely benefit the locals and is not capital intensive. She applauded the workshop organizers and urged them to continue conducting similar workshops so that people, especially women from different countries can learn and adopt the use of renewable energy.
It is systems go. Parties are ready to attend the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Conference, dubbed COP 24 which will take place in Katowice, Poland from 3-14 December is a crucial platform for the implementation of the various provisions of the Paris Agreement ('the rulebook'); including, transparency, accounting, compliance, periodic assessment of collective progress and use of market-based mechanisms.
Indeed, African Governments and other stakeholders endorse the "rulebook" which to them is balanced and upholds equity as well as justice. As such, the "rulebook" is a MUST- DELIVER in COP 24 to facilitate effective implementation aimed at achieving UNFCCC's ultimate aim which is to prevent dangerous human interference with the climate.
Specific demands
African Civil Societies expect specific outcomes from COP 24, all which draw from the "rulebook" and a follow up from the African Civil Societies' submission to the Talanoa Dialogue 2018. The CSOs have consequently come up with specific demands as listed below:
- Demand 1: Global warming must be limited way below 1.5 degrees Celsius this century.
- Demand 2: Adaptation is crucial to protecting and promoting development gains, especially in Africa.
- Demand 3: Climate Financing should be long term and achieve a balance between mitigation and adaptation support.
- Demand 4: Capacity building should be enhanced under the Paris Agreement.
- Demand 5: Loss and damage-Among other things, parties should commit to full implementation of the Warsaw International Mechanism for loss and damage
- Demand 6: Technology deployment and transfer should be supported to enhance resilience and low carbon development.
- Demand 7: Gender agenda should be enhanced in the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
- Demand 8: Use of common timeframes and enhanced ambition within the NDC process
- Demand 9: Enhanced transparency framework
A detailed rulebook and the African CSO position can be downloaded from our website. We will also be sharing updates on COP 24 as they come.
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Rise Electrics boasts over 23 years experience and expertise in all facets of the electrical industry.
Rise Electrics Pty Ltd is a family run business owned and operated by Rob Willis and his eldest son Brad Willis. Brad is the companies Director of the Mining Division who has been working for the company as Rob's right hand man for 15 years. Brad's wife Stacey is the Office Manager and Rob's younger sons are also working their way up in the company to ensure it is providing service for many years to come.
Rise Electrics was originally established and operated from Rob's family home in 1992, and has since expanded to be operated from a fully equipped workshop and office with a fleet of 6 vehicles and several fully qualified electricians.
Being Members of Master Electricians Australia, safety practices and the safety not only our staff but our clients is our main priority. Our staff is fully equipped with personal protective equipment, and has mandatory safe work method statements/policies and procedures that must be followed at all times. This is monitored by the use of Site Specific Risk Assessments that are required be completed by our Electricians prior to each and every job undertaken. We have a zero harm policy that we endeavor to uphold.
Rise Electrics prides itself on its friendly and efficient staff, whose main priority is to safely provide customer satisfaction through professional and high quality service.

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20 December 2012
Tackling adoption delays
The government has recently made several moves to speed up the adoption process and are planning to change the law to make the process easier this year. For many children in care the adoption process takes too long, and this delay is considered to have a negative impact on their welfare and development.
Right now there are 4,000 children waiting to be adopted and 8,000 more foster families are needed. For thousands of children this Christmas they have nowhere to call home.
Following announcements shortly after the government came to power in 2010 encouraging local authorities to speed up the process this autumn saw the publication of an adoption action plan. This set out proposals for tackling delays in the adoption process, and in particular introducing a new adoption process.
In November the government proposed two draft clauses for forthcoming legislation that would change how ethnicity is considered in the adoption process. The clauses would place a duty on local authorities to give preference to a 'Fostering for Adoption' placement – whereby children are placed for foster care with a potential permanent home. The new clauses would also remove the express duty on adoption agencies to give due consideration to religious persuasion, racial origin and cultural and linguistic background. This change represents an increased emphasis on reducing delay when matching children with potential adopters.
During December a House of Lords committee which is examining adoption legislation issued an interim report considering these two clauses and the impact they would have. The verdict of the committee supported the intent of both clauses, to place children in homes more likely to be permanent and not allow issues relating to ethnicity slow down the process. However, the report cast doubt on the need for legislation to achieve these aims.
While children from ethnic minorities tend to have to wait longer to find a permanent home, the committee considered that from the evidence presented to them that such a problem as did exist did not warrant legislative change. Likewise, they suggested wider take up of concurrent planning that enables local authorities and other adoption providers to begin planning for a permanent placement earlier in the care process. The committee will publish a further, full report on adoption legislation in February.
The Evangelical Alliance is committed to helping the church play a role in responding to this ongoing need. In the spring along with Care for the Family and the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service a new campaign called 'Home for Good' will be launched.
The church is uniquely placed to help provide homes for children needing foster care and adoption. As a large social network with involvement of large numbers of families the church can help provide many of the carers needed. Once carers have been through the full process of assessment the church also provides an excellent community of support for families who are adopting or fostering children.
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During the First World War attacks on England from the air came in the form of Zeppelin raids during 1914 and 1915 and, by 1917, twin engine Gotha bombers. On one day in mid June of 1918, eighteen Gothas attacked London in broad daylight and caused 162 deaths, so it can be of no surprise that aerial bombardment quickly became a real concern for the nation.
As the British public began to seek underground shelter, arrangements were also made by British museums and galleries to move some of their most valuable artefacts out of the danger zone.
Items from the British Museum were moved to the National Library of Wales, underground strongrooms in Bloomsbury, and into the unfinished Post Office Underground Railway at Holborn. The GPO tube also offered shelter to artefacts from the Tate Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
At the end of the war these artefacts were returned to their rightful homes, but the threat to the nation's museums and galleries was not forgotten.
In July 1933—just five months after Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany—discussions were being held as to what should be done to protect the nation's treasures should war break out again.
The task fell to the Museums and Galleries Air Raid Precaution Committee. They began by drawing up a list of fifty country houses that could safely accommodate a large volume of evacuated works and by the end of 1934 had an agreement in place with the London Passenger Transport Board to make use of disused tube tunnels.
Aldwych Underground Station opened as Strand Station in 1907, but saw such low passenger numbers that it was considered for closure in 1929, and again in 1933. With the start of the Blitz in September 1940, the station was closed and partly fitted out as an air-raid shelter.
It wasn't just the people of London who took shelter down in the tube. Just as in the First World War, the London Underground would play a vital role in keeping the nation's valuables safe during wartime.
On Friday 2nd September 1948 two lorries carried 100 tonnes of Elgin Marbles to Lillie Bridge depot in Kensington. From there the Marbles were transported by railway wagon to a disused tunnel at Aldwych.
How protected the Marbles, and the members of the public, actually were down in the station is debatable (direct hits to stations in Balham in 1940 and Bank in 1941 resulted in hundreds of deaths).
In 1941 Sir John Forsdyke (Director and Principal Librarian of the British Museum) complained to the Treasury about the poor conditions to be found down in Tube:
Accommodation in Tube Railway stations and tunnels was provided in good time, and this is satisfactory as far as it goes, but it does not go very far. The kind of material that can be kept in a tube tunnel is limited to what is waterproof. The humidity of the tubes is normally too high, if electric power is cut off it will rise to saturation point, and even with watertight doors there is a risk of flooding.
Nevertheless, the Elgin Marbles remained hidden down in the underground until the winter of 1948 when the first of the marbles was recovered and moved through Aldwych station in sight of the public, causing much press attention. Over time all of the sculptures were ferried back to Lillie Bridge yard and subsequently taken by lorry back to Bloomsbury.
It is undoubtedly a good thing that the Marbles spent the war hidden away in the underground, for the British Museum suffered considerable bomb damage, including the Duveen Gallery where the Marbles had been exhibited before their evacuation.
Read more about how Britain's Art survived the Blitz in the rather excellent Saving Britain's Art Treasures, by N J McCamley
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Colbie Smulders talks cancer battle
Cobie Smulders, formerly of How I Met Your Mother, has a health secret. Smulders, 33, revealed in an interview with Women's Health that she had cancer while on the show. She was diagnosed with tumors on both ovaries during season three, when she was 25. The cancer spread into the lymph nodes and surrounding tissues and she underwent two surgeries to remove it all. Smulders is married to SNL star Taran Killam and welcomed their second baby in January.
Sawyer Sweeten's Everybody Loves Raymond TV family is mourning the teen's loss. Ray Romano talked to E! News about the 19-year-old Texan who shot himself in the head on his family's front porch. It was a suicide, said his sister, fellow ELR costar Madylin Sweeten. "He was a wonderful and sweet kid to be around. Just a great energy whenever he was there. My heart breaks for him, his family, and his friends during this very difficult time," wrote Romano, who acted alongside Sawyer, who began playing one of the comedian's twin sons on the show when he was 16 months old.
New couple in the making? Sources are telling E! News that Ciara and Seattle Seahawks player Russell Wilson are an item. "It's still at the beginning stages, and it's very fresh," an insider told the website. The quarterback filed for divorce from Ashton Meem after two years of marriage in January 2014; the singer was last linked to her ex-fiancé, fellow rapper Future, with whom she has a young son.
Oprah Winfrey is selling the furniture, artwork, household items and clothing that once filled her Chicago home. More than 500 items with price points from $50 to $120,000 are going on the auction block Saturday. Proceeds benefit her Leadership Academy Foundation.


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The famous Lebanese fashion designer's signature label has unveiled its Resort 2017 collection, and will probably surprise most of you, yet in a positive, exciting way.
Elie Saab continues to successfully experiment with new collections. Moving away from the traditional lace and organza, the designer has created a really easy cruise collection. In addition to long evening dresses, in the collection can be seen as a short summer dress, trouser suits and even jackets bombers. In addition to prints, Saab dresses decorated with floral appliques sewn on fabrics.
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Vogue India
What's more, Rihanna loves it
The hip hop subculture has amassed a following not only consecrated to music, but also to appropriations surrounding it. Sneaker culture—a tributary of the mothership is a heady vien that has contributed to the social history of footwear bringing the subculture into mainstream fashion.
New York-based DJ and music producer Vashtie Kola has blended her sense of style, swagger and learnings from the School of Visual Arts and collaborated with PUMA for a second collection of clothing and kicks. Much like the street style star, the collection is devoid of frills. The campaign of the collection was shot in India by Trashhand.
New York subway or Mehar Chand market, the collection first seen on Rihanna, has a gobal magnetism for all in favour of sweatshirts and gold kicks.
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Medical Billing Exceptions Are Put In Place
Medical Billing Exceptions Are Put In Place
Medical Billing Exceptions Are Put In Place
Shortly after the deficit reduction medical billing act was signed, Medicare created and exception process. February 8, 2006 marked a day that will go down in history for physical therapy. It was the day therapy that caps were installed for Medicare beneficiaries. To combat this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services created exceptions for this medical billing legislation.
The magic number for therapy medical billing is $1740. The deficit reduction act says that no one can get therapy over $1,740.00 a year. However, Medicare has made some exceptions to this rule. There are some people who will automatically fall under the exceptions category. Certain diagnoses will be able to fly through Medicare medical billing without problem.
There are other diagnoses that may need to exceed the therapy cap. Some of these diagnoses may not fall under the automatic exception rule. In these cases, a written request may be performed. Medicare released information that explained specific documentation needed to overrule the medical billing cap.
If a therapy providers performs an exception request, Medicare must respond within ten business days. If there is no response to the medical billing request, it will automatically be considered medically necessary. The medical billing therapy caps will disappear.
Although these medical billing cap exceptions will not take place until march or April, your practice should be ready. Make sure you fully understand all documentation needed to make an exceptions request. Although time will be needed for documentation submission, at least reimbursement will be made. Most practices would rather spend the extra time on documentation and paperwork than to be denied entirely. If you are ready for the medical billing exceptions process, it will be a snap. Jumping through governmental and legislation hoops should not seem new to your Healthcare therapy practice.


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Hemingway was a pack rat. Some selections from his extensive papers are being shown at the Morgan Library & Museum, including, but in no way limited to, this annotation of a letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald: "Kiss my ass/E.H." From The New York Times.
About crowdsourcing annotations and Alice in Wonderland. From the New Republic.
A deep dive into Hamlet's body type. Would it change your perception of the play if Hamlet happened to be fat? Is that a question you never even considered? Somebody at Slate did.
Eileen sits down for an interview with Ben Lerner for the Paris Review. Also, in room 223 of the University of Montana Liberal Arts building, there's a picture of Eileen Miles sitting on a toilet.
"There's nothing more ambitious than a young poet. You feel omnipotent. You're on the upswing of bipolar. And that enrages older poets—which, to a certain sensibility, only makes you want to be more vapid and fame obsessed and glib."
Ben Marcus and George Saunders sit down for an interview with essayistic questions and answers, in the process challenging every student of writing. As Ben Marcus puts it: I ask, among other things, for students to envision the short story in fifty years. To think about skipping ahead and writing that story now. From Granta.
And in conclusion,with Yogi Berra's death this Tuesday, we've lost one of the most linguistically interesting Americans in recent history.
A list of 35 of his most famous malapropisms, courtesy of the New York post.
My personal favorite: He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.
Don't be quick to label the late Berra as a simpleton. As an article from The Economist points out, he had a more plastic and humorous idea of language than others.
"Mr Berra would have chuckled at being taken so seriously by a language columnist. But he also was clearly having a laugh at those who took him so literally. He knew his reputation, and enjoyed it. His name is so synonymous with verbal gaffes that many sayings are falsely attributed to him. Or, as he put it, "I never said most of the things I said."


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San Diego ranks as California's second largest city, and the sixth largest city in the United States. Situated south of Los Angeles and close to the Mexican border, it commands the Pacific coast at the furthest tip of the state. San Diego serves as an important port, tourist destination and commercial center. The warm climate, scenic setting and diverse population attract visitors from all over the world.
The city is part of San Diego County, and North San Diego County includes communities along the beachfront that extend from La Jolla toward Los Angeles. This area is characterized by its beaches and dramatic cliffs.
The city features architecture from throughout its history, from its early "Old Town" and mission days to the prominent skyscrapers and aircraft carriers that distinguish its current skyline. It's a photogenic destination, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and lush gardens at public buildings and private homes that thrive in the temperate setting.
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Several Shoshonean and Yuman peoples arrived in the region beginning in 1,000 AD. These early populations built substantial, well-crafted walls from stone, made hearths and designed irrigations systems.
Numerous known Native American tribes inhabited the area prior to the arrival of explorers and colonizers. Juan Cabrillo arrived in the 16th century and laid claim to the land for Spain. In 1602 Sebastian Vizcaino named the area for saint San Diego de Alcala.
Early European settlers made their homes at the Mission San Diego de Alcala and Presidio, dating from 1769. Although San Diego was ruled by Mexico for 25 years, after the Mexican-American war it became part of the U.S. San Diego County became one of California's original counties in 1850, in the city of San Diego was incorporated the same year.
The Cuyamaca dam's completion in 1888 served to bring water to the region along a 35-mile system made of wood.
The U.S. Navy made San Diego its Pacific Fleet home base in 1919, and headquartered there after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. San Diego continues to host a strong military presence, with many naval installations.
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Wake Up Call – New World Order
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Great compilation of clips from truth documentaries. Some of the topics covered in the film: The New World Order, Federal Reserve, Bilderberg Group, Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, North American Union, the Rockefeller/Rothschild families, Freemasonry, Bohemian Grove, the Illuminati, Illuminati symbolism, Problem-Reaction-Solution, 9-11, war profiteering, the phoney 'War on Terrorism', the impending 'Big Brother Surveillance Society', the war on civil liberties, microchipping, mind control, media control and 'education system' indoctrination… Featuring: Alex Jones, David Icke, Aaron Russo, Jordan Maxwell, G. Edward Griffin, Jim Marrs, Bill Hicks, Daniel Estulin, Jim Tucker, Ted Gunderson, Anthony Hilder, Professor Steven Jones, Webster Tarpley, George Carlin, John Taylor Gatto, Charlotte Iserbyt, Dave vonKleist, Stan Monteith and others.
Click here for all full length movies.
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Butterfly Wing Jewellery
Jewellery which is made from insects dates back to ancient times, but one style which has remained popular to today is butterfly wing jewellery. First promoted during the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, Thomas Mott's butterfly wing jewellery exhibit is now credited with making butterfly jewellery a fashion rage.
It's easy to recognize the beauty of a butterfly in nature. The colours are superb and everyone is drawn to these fluttering beauties. When it comes to butterfly wing jewellery, though, you may have walked right past a piece of jewellery made using this natural medium without giving it a second thought. That is one of the beauties of butterfly wing jewellery, it is subtle and yet so beautiful.
The wing is not the main feature
This type of jewellery is not instantly recognizable as being made from butterfly wings because the wing itself forms the background of the piece, not so much the main feature. The colour of the wings are often a vibrant blue, so it lends itself to a water or sky motif. Then, an artist may reverse paint the forefront of the scene to make the piece of jewellery that you are viewing.
Styles of Butterfly Wing Jewellery
Basically, there are three different types of vintage butterfly wing jewellery:
1. The first is jewellery that actually contains a whole butterfly. Jewellery like this is often found in a large pendant and is quite rare. It is among the oldest styles of this form of jewellery.
2. The second type is called "Morpho Butterfly Jewellery." It has scenes reverse painted on the glass or Lucite covering the butterfly wing. Common scenes are tropical, western, even people and animals.
3. The third style is Morpho Butterfly jewellery, which has not been altered in any way. The wing of the butterfly is set in jewellery so as to showcase its natural beauty.
Caring for Butterfly Jewelry
To care for butterfly wing jewelry, one of the most important factors is moisture. Never get butterfly jewelry wet as water can seep under the glass and destroy the bright blue color, turning it a dull purple. For this reason, ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended as a cleaning method. Just use a soft polishing cloth, such as a sunshine cloth to keep the metal and glass or lucite covering in good condition and you are all set.


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Today Journeys visited the Baluwa Village in the Gorkha District, near the earthquake's epicenter. The population of this village is 600 people, and most of the houses and buildings were damaged in the earthquake and aftershocks.
The project to rebuild the Dhulikhel School is almost complete! Our next step is to work on electricity and painting. In a few weeks, it'll be handed over to the school's authorities. Thank you to all of our donors for your continued support of our rebuilding efforts in Nepal!
Journeys is knee-deep in rebuilding Sanjiwanti Higher Secondary School in Dhulikhel. Most of the school buildings were damaged in the devastating April 25th earthquake and its aftershocks. We are currently reconstructing the computer lab of this school. This is one of the biggest schools of Kavre District with 836 students (421 boys and 415 girls) studying from grades 1 to 12.
The rebuilding in Khokana and Bungmati is complete! Today Narayan said, "We are very happy to handover our shelter to the earthquake affected families. Special thanks to Journeys International Inc and family, all our donors globally who help us help the affected families, without your support this program could not be successful."
It's been more than 100 days since the Nepal earthquake hit. Our shelters in Khokana and Bungmati are almost complete, and now efforts are focused on electricity, water supplies, and putting in three toilets. In one week, all the new houses will be turned over the people.


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(visited by Andrew Cox, Kathryn Cox and Charlene Crawford)
05-Aug-2002 -- Andrew Cox:
We had just finished a weekend family reunion near High Prairie, Alberta,
I thought it would be a good time to test the will of my sister and bride to be.
I sprung a "detour" on them as we exited High Prairie. Charlene piped up, "Shouldn't we be heading away from the sun?"
(Some vital info: We three were crammed into an S10 looking at a 6-7 hour journey to our home in Calgary.
Needless to say, all they really wanted was to get home as soon as possible.)
And yet, sometimes in life we do not get what we want.
That being said, sometimes you do.
Well, I do since I've got the keys and steering wheel.
In addition, I'm bigger than the two of them put together.
So off we sped in search of our elusive confluence.
After some silence and even more grumbling and muttering, they perked up.
Suddenly they could see with what excitement I had been pouring over my assorted maps and research.
Once I pulled out the GPS unit they were hooked.
Some phases overheard by birds that afternoon:
"What the hell is that?"
And "how do you use it?"
as well as " ...so why exactly are we doing this?"
I filled them in on the project and my reasons for participating.
They seemed happy to have an adventure, well perhaps they were just content to be participants.
All of my research hinted that the confluence would lie several hundred metres from a gravel road, namley Township Road 694.
What I couldn't tell without ground truthing was what the hike would be like.
As luck would have it, as we approached the end of TWP 694, it appeared that the confluence would lie in a field of Timothy.
We grabbed a beer and headed on an extremely short journey to the intersection of 55N 117W.
I purposefully chose a simple confluence for my first. I had no idea it was to be this simple.
I'm already planning my next to be more adventurous.
We shared our celebratory beer, had a chat, took pictures for the panoramic. Twenty minutes later we were on our cramped way.
All in all, it was a lovely drive. This exercise emphasized the notion that it's about the journey, not the destination.
Kathryn Cox:
About your write up...I thought the whole trip to the point, was pointless,
however when we got there I became quite interested. The air outside was
hot, it was an uncomfortable drive, but the conversation was good. I
hoped we would have had to walk into bushes and up hills, but it was in the
field, so I didn't like that. I was sad that you didn't use a marker to say
you were there, so that was definitely unprepared. I especially liked the
hand set gizmo you used, I'd like to have one myself. I was sad when we
left, cause I knew you wanted to spend more time there.
Charlene Crawford:
I have been asked by Andrew to write a little bit about our visit to the
Confluence Point near Valleyview Alberta. Being from Northern Alberta myself
and growing up exploring fields and dirt roads, I must admit I was not as
exited as Kathryn and Andrew to go walking around through knee high grass
and giant cow patties. It probably did not help that I had been crammed
between Andrew and Kathryn for several hours in her truck and was facing
many many more hours in the truck as Andrew's mission was taking us on a
trip lengthening detour.
The area is beautiful, despite my mood. anyone who has been in the Peace
Country knows what I am talking about. Eventually the wildflowers and the
endless sky began to work their magic on me. I also knew that this project
was really important to Andrew so it did make it more interesting and
meaningful. Sharing a moment like this with him makes me feel lucky. Also it
was one of my first trips with Kathryn. I am glad she was there and I am
very glad we were all there together. Andrew said something about us making
history, I am not sure exactly what he meant by that since I do not always
listen as carefully as I should when he talks about his work. I agree we
were making history but I envision a different history. I think of my future
husband and my future sister -in law sitting in a field with me. All
thinking our own thought, dreaming our own dreams. Bees buzzing over
us...wind in the trees.
In the end I know the trip was worth it. We drove all night, we got home
late and we fell asleep exhausted (I was not sure if the cramps in our
behinds would ever go away) The next morning Andrew phoned to have me rush
his camera film out to be developed. I think THAT is when I realized what an
immensely big deal it was to him. I am so proud of Andrew. I am so proud to
be a part of his life. He included me in his adventure and I look forward to
a lifetime of exploration. Andrew sees beauty in the everyday things we take
for granted. Thanks to him. I look forward to our next trip down that dirt
road, through that quiet field.


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Our son, Josh, is entering college this fall and we are concerned about the quality of education these days. But we are very proud of the college students and faculty members who, after a decade of political silence, are finally making themselves heard again.
Quite apart from the inhumanity of apartheid itself, colleges have the social responsibility to speak out on all important issues. Instead of merely providing the students with four years of fun, or even the training for marketable skills, they must use the resources endowed by society to teach students to think, for themselves and for others. Only then can colleges be the conscience of society as they should, providing an indispensable idealistic balance to our pragmatic politicians and frequently complacent public in this still-immature democracy of ours.
We don't want Josh to go through college to learn all about ethics and still be a selfish person. Campus activism is applying what is learned in the classroom. It should be welcomed by all parents and educators as a part of our children's educational process that may just make them better citizens of democracy, instead of additional members of the me-first generation. We may just get our money's worth.
And thank you, demonstrators, for speaking out for us.
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Where do we even begin?? We cannot say enough about these two!! Amanda & Anthony were married last September in Wausau (at the same place as us, woot!). We had the honor of not only photographing their beautiful day at the Great Hall, but also making great friends in the process. :) Recently we were invited to Amanda's Grandma's beautiful home to spend some time walking the property and taking pictures of A&A! After celebrating their anniversary with a trip to Greece & Paris they celebrated again with the two of us, our cameras, and some delicious cake. And you guessed it, champagne may have been involved! We honestly couldn't think of a better way to spend a perfect fall Sunday than laughing and chatting with these two! Amanda & Anthony are full of adventure, and we enjoyed every minute of exploring the land & creating these fun images with them! Love | K&B
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Each day, we offer a selection of drinks at Espresso Art Cafe that are reduced in price. Our Daily Specials change often, so check with us to see when your favorite drink will be featured on our blackboard.
Our Dail Specials include items like Snicker Doodle Latte (Hazelnut, vanilla, cinnamon swirl espresso), Samoa Mocha (Coconut, caramel drizzle, dark chocolate, espresso and coconut milk), Thin Mint Mocha (Dark chocolate, peppermint, crushed mint, espresso), and Flower Power (lavender and vanilla, espresso).


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NCP performs Marina Kifferstein's three arrangements of Johannes Ockeghem's Missa Prolatonium - Kyrie, which get more twisted as the piece progresses, as well as an excerpt of Vincent Calianno's Sororatorio: a Cuntata, which is inspired by the celebrated and profane Delta Gamma sorority girl e-mail that went viral in 2013.
Press for Sacred-Profane:
"...bringing a refreshing edge to the widely conservative genre...NCP's work makes a stage for finding nuance in rigid categories." - VICE
"Classical music's got an edge these days, and we have the Nouveau Classical Project to thank for that." - MILK MADE


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The Key to Excellent Benefits at a Lower Cost
Medical or disease management, a crucial element of every health plan, provides the clinical element to manage, maintain and restore the health of your members. Medical management services allow each and every member to reach their optimum health, while reducing medical costs for the plan.
After careful consideration, Benexcel has engaged Health Care Strategies (HCS) to provide medical and disease management to its participating organizations. HCS has pioneered an entirely new approach to risk identification and patient advocacy, driving down costs while raising the level of care, with programs that assist in curbing absenteeism, improving lifestyles, and creating a more educated health consumer. Additionally, through HealthReach, plans can pick and choose the programs that are most appropriate for their members.
The programs available include:
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The original 12 steps were formulated for the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Arising from the widespread use of the program for dealing with alcoholism, the steps have been adapted for numerous other addictions and dysfunctional behavior.
We have compiled a list of some of these alternate versions of the 12 steps here for your information and education. Please refer to the menu on the left side of this page or the links below to a page that shows the version of the 12 steps for the given fellowship.
We also have forums for discussing the 12 steps in general and each of the steps in particular.


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Panoramic sunset views and rooftop cocktails at Playground
We had an amazing member mixer in May on the roof of Playground Bar and Lounge. Tucson's Congress Street continues to thrive with unique locally owned business creating a downtown like no other and the rooftop was the perfect place to take in the view. Playground's rooftop hosts great events from weddings and private receptions to their popular Trumpets and Tequila brunches on Sundays. Playground put out an amazing spread for our members. While they are well known for their amazing cocktails, Playground also boasts a dinner menu with something for everyone. There was great news to share about all the success we are seeing in the local movement. Our mixers have been very popular. We know that locally owned businesses create the greatest number of opportunities for other AZ businesses. When our local businesses work together, we keep more money in the community and create more jobs and opportunities where we live. In order to give folks a chance to form more one on one connections with business owners they may not have met, we have introduced our newest event, Local Connections. A moderated speed networking event, limited to 20 active LFA members only, this is a way to identify opportunities within the LFA network through personal connections. The next Local Connections event is July 8th, with only a few seat remaining. Register now!
We are also enormously excited about the upcoming BALLE, Business Alliance of Local Living Economies, conference in Phoenix June 10-12th. The conference's eight conversation tracks follow eight solution areas that together pave a path to prosperity, covering working models that increase economic inclusion, build community wealth, change what ownership looks like, and more. These are the most innovative and important conversations happening in the local economy movement right now – led by the brightest lights in their respective fields. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to catch some of the most amazing thinkers in the localism movement only 90 miles away!
Our next mixer will be June 3rd at Gentle Ben's at Main Gate Square. We will be talking about the upcoming Independents Week campaign and sharing information about how members can make the most of it. Come join us for Gentle Ben's famous brews as well as a chance to win tickets to upcoming UA Presents shows.
Thank you to all who attended in May!
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Recent Development in the service-driven industry has shown that excellent customer service delivery is pivotal to the success and sustenance of organizations. Customer service is the starting point of all business interactions; it must be skillfully managed to minimize loss and maximize profit. Excellent service is, therefore, achievable and sustainable through unrelenting commitment and vigorous insistence on the highest standards of employee performance in the area of customer service and relationship management.
The importance of quality service delivery cannot be overemphasized in any business environment, regardless of the size of business operations, service focus or marketing priority. In fact, the most successful companies take customer service farther than their consumer relationship practice and apply it to the staff itself. When a service team regards and treats each other with the same consideration and respect that they would offer the customer, amazing team spirit is created and overall work dynamics of the establishment is improved.
Our Offers
We provide professional training for the contact centre and the BPO industry.
We prepare candidates for the rigorous certification process of the BCI world-class certification.
We also give specialized training to the candidates in line with the nature of call centres they are going to work in.
We offer human resource outsourcing services by deploying and managing certified candidates in call centres and other BPO.
We recruit and train for companies on demand with a lead time of 5 weeks before deployment.
We offer consultancy services to companies going into the BPO industry in the areas of feasibility studies, managing their entire process including human resource.
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Customer satisfaction and customer loyalty are improved when your employees are properly trained to demonstrate professional customer service skills in their every minute conduct within or without the organization. This also ensures that the organization retains, enlarges its customer base, increases its profit margin and improves its overall image. Satisfied customers, it has been observed, are likely to recommend your organization to other potential customers.
Based on the foregoing, our seminars, master classes and certifications present concepts, insights, the practical support tools, the requisite skills that will give participants the competitive edge they need to confront the very competitive Nigerian (customer-driven) business environment.


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5 common myths about working in a hotel
The hospitality industry is growing fast and there are so many options for careers that are available and lucrative. If you haven't considered entering this field before, maybe you've been misled by some common myths out there. In a recent interview with Jo Niell, former HR Director at Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado, she dispels these myths that sometimes come up with potential new employees:
Your only option in hospitality is to work in a hotel. With the skills gained working with a team at your property, the sky's the limit when/if you want to explore options other than hotel work within the hospitality industry, but it's a great place to start. Don't forget about tourism, resorts, cruise lines, casinos or destinations such as Disneyland. There are also jobs within the hotel that don't mean daily contact with the front of the house… you can train for IT, accounting, special events planning (think weddings, corporate events, anniversary celebrations) or Human Resources.
You have to work long hours. Most employees work a standard 8-hour shift unless there's a need to cover for someone who is out sick or has an emergency. In fact, you have a lot of flexibility to work the hours that suit you best: Are you a night owl? Only available on the weekends? Want to work part-time? Hospitality runs 24/7/365 and there are a lot of options to make the schedule fit your needs.
Hospitality workers choose that career because they're not good in school. Again, not true. There is a wide range of skills that come into play in this industry; it's a dynamic environment. Speaking multiple languages is a definite plus, as is being computer-literate and a good problem-solver. Hotel programs include classes in geography, accounting, human resources, marketing, etc. Many schools engage in research to develop new approaches to reservation bookings, room design, complimentary personal products, food service, etc. There's a lot going on and it's constantly evolving.
You won't make much money working in a hotel. The pay depends on the job you're doing. There are hundreds of jobs at a hotel, including back office administration, housekeeping, food service, front desk, special events, etc., and the pay ranges from entry level to very high. Among the more highly paid positions are Regional Chefs (who are developing new recipes, training and managing budgets), Regional Housekeeping Directors (managing budgets and responsible for quality control) and General Managers (in charge of all aspects of the hotel, personnel, finance, marketing, etc.). It takes some time and experience, but there are many well-paid careers in the industry.
Working in an upscale hotel/resort is all glamour. Of course, you may get to rub elbows with a celebrity or a VIP, but at an upscale hotel, you'll be instructed to treat all guests the same way – no asking for autographs. Your mission is the same no matter who the guest is: give superior customer service, build loyalty and ensure they're having the best possible experience at your hotel. It's all about commitment, hard work and a desire to please.
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I am Michael Wentworth-Bell – a 3D Generalist based in Melbourne Australia.
I apply my skills and experience in 3D across a variety of projects and have worked with clients in many different industries.
This is a breakdown of the services I provide:
3D Animation
I love all things 3D graphics related and have worked on a broad range of 3D animation projects since 2009. Depending on the project, I am involved in bidding, scheduling, storyboards, 3D Asset Creation, Animation, Effects Simulation, Scene Layout / Previs, Scene Assembly, Shading, Rendering and Compositing.
Click here to read more about the 3D Animation projects I work on.
Album Cover Design
I use my skills in 3D Graphics to create Album Cover artwork, developing a visual identity for a body of music that will also be applied to other collateral – posters, launch videos, film clips, Tshirts, Spotify and social media.
Click here to see some of the album covers i've worked on.
I offer consulting services to assist in the execution of 3D Animation or Virtual Reality projects withing given deadlines, budgets and other variables. I have developed and delivered Motion Design and 3D animation curriculums and workshops.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Design is my biggest passion and I spent all my time and resources in developing my skills in this rapidly evolving medium. I love all applications of VR and specialise in Realtime 3D rendered "room-scale" VR experiences.
Click here to read more about the VR Projects i've worked on.
Digital Artwork
I combine my 3D and Digital Media Design skills to create Posters, high-resolution stills, promotional images, product visualisation, Logos and other promotional material for Agencies, artists, local Government Councils and more.
Motion Graphics
I have worked as a Motion Designer since 2009 and work as a Motion Graphics Artist on a variety of projects and clients. I have helped develop the Motion Design subject at Swinburne University and have developed and delivered many Motion Design workshops for students aged 11 – 60!


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Fall 2019
Third Round Applications:
May 24, 2019 (Closed)
Second Round Applications:
March 15, 2019 (Closed)
First Round Applications:
November 26, 2018 (Closed)
Questions? Email us!
Education: MHSc in Bioethics - Q&A Sessions
You or your colleagues may be interested in applying to the Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Bioethics Program at the University of Toronto. We are accepting applications to the program which begins in September 2016, so please help us spread the word.
Barbara Secker, the MHSc in Bioethics Program Director, will be hosting several information sessions at the JCB again this year. These are for individuals interested in the MHSc Program. There will be a brief overview followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions!
For more information, please check out these facts about the MHSc in Bioethics.
MHSc Q&A Session Dates
Session 1:
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 5:00-6:00 pm (EST) - in person or online
Session 2 & 3:
Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 12:00-1:00 pm (EST) - lunchtime session is online only; and 5:00-6:00 pm (EST) - in person or online
Session 4:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 5:00-6:00 pm (EST) - in person or online
Host: Jennifer Gibson, Director, JCB
Join us in person at the JCB (155 College St., Room 776, Toronto) or online via https://jcb.adobeconnect.com/mhsc-info-session/ . The Q&A sessions will be useful to anyone who might be interested in and/or considering a return to school to advance their careers. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided.


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Concluded: The city did not follow the statutory process in challenging inactive voters on the checklist. "Therefore all challenges brought against voters most likely will not withstand a legal challenged [sic] and, as such, on advice from the City Attorney's Office and the Secretary of State's Office should be rescinded." [Scott Schrader, Acting City Clerk, April 5, 2011]
Proposed: "...to re-initiate the process of attempting to determine, with certainty, the true status of the voter's residence and therefore, their voting eligibility. In addition...board adopt a policy and procedure that provides for a systematic process of regularly challenging voters on the City's checklist..." [Scott Schrader, Acting City Clerk. April 5, 2011]
Serious questions remain about other violations, such as the board cursorily approving incomplete registrations or signing off on registrations after information has been added in the clerk's office to complete a registration form.


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Distinction between Management and Financial Accounting
The variations between control sales and financial sales include
Control sales provides details to individuals within an enterprise while financial sales is mainly for those outside it, such as shareholders
Financial sales are necessary by law while management sales are not. Specific expectations and types may be necessary for governmental accounts such as Worldwide Financial Confirming Standards.
Financial sales protect the whole enterprise while control sales may be worried with particular products or cost companies.
Managing sales is used mainly by those within a company or company. Reviews can be produced for any time period such as day-to-day, regular or per month. Reviews are considered to be "future looking" and have predicting value to those within the company.
Financial sales are used mainly by those outside of an organization or organization. Financial statements are usually created for a set time interval, such as an economical year or interval. Financial statements are traditionally actual and have predictive value to those who wish to make financial options or purchases in an organization. Control Accounting is the division of Accounting that deals mainly with private financial reviews for the unique use of top management within an organization. These reviews are prepared utilizing medical and precise methods to arrive at certain financial principles which are then used for selection. Such reviews may include:
Sales Predicting reports
Budget research and relative analysis
Feasibility studies
Merger and relief reports
Financial Accounting, on the other hand, specializes in the production of economic statements, including the basic reporting requirements of earnings, assets, solvency and stability. Reviews of this nature can be used by internal and external users such as the investors, the banks and the lenders.


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Some things your inspector will look for include:
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DLS After-School Program
This is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) based after-school program. Kids will be doing fun, hands-on activities in STEM to prepare them for a world that is requiring our kids to have these skills to compete!
In addition, the student will receive tutoring, mentoring and homework help.
The Before and After-School program is for K-8th grade, and runs from 3:30 to 6:30. Transportation will be provided for students who live within 3 miles of the school from the center.
*Before Care: 6:00 am
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Monthly tuition is due on the 5th and 15th of each month.
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AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
- An interface specification developed in 1997 by Intel Corporation. It is based on the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus and was designed to facilitate three-dimensional graphics. AGP creates it own dedicated channel, so the graphics controller can directly access main memory rather than use the PCI bus. This point-to-point channel is 32...
- The variable diameter opening in a camera lens that allows control of the intensity of light reaching the CCD. A camera's aperture and shutter speed determine a photo's exposure. Aperture diameters are expressed in f-numbers, e.g., f/11. As the f-number increases, the lens opening decreases. The lens opening, which is adjustable, allows more or l...
- Storing files or photos onto a medium such as a CD-ROM, Zip disk, or the hard drive of the computer.
Auto Exposure
- The camera or scanner feature that automatically selects optimal exposure (light gathering) settings to maximize image quality. This feature sets shutter speed and aperture settings to suit the image, captures needs of different lighting situations, and as a result, improves image quality.
Auto Find
- The scanner recognizes different parts of the scanned document such as text, photos, or drawings.
Auto Focus
- A feature that selects the most primary component of the framed subject and balances focus to make details of the image crisp by automatically focuses the camera lens on a picture subject.
Auto Type
- This function identifies the type of image on the scanner and makes automatic settings, such as dpi and bit depth, for the image. See also Bit Depth, dpi.
Automatic Deskewing
- An HP scanning function that captures the scan accurately even if the document is not placed perfectly on the scanner bed, maximizing OCR accuracy. See also OCR.
Automatic Document Feeder
- A tray or attachment that feeds one page at a time into a printer or scanner.
Automatic Paper Sensing
- An optical sensor on a printer 'reads' the unique media 'signature' of the paper, or detects the type of paper, by measuring inherent physical properties and comparing them with the signatures of other types of media. Once the media is identified, the printer optimizes printing for different media types.
Automatic Two-Sided Printing
- The printer automatically outputs a two-sided page without having to manually reverse and feed the paper. Automatic Two-Sided Printing is an option and does not have to be selected. It is standard with some high-end HP printers.
- The physical frame of a microcomputer case, a space for installing an internal drive or a peripheral.
- The abbreviation for binary digit. The smallest unit of digital information, represented by 1 or 0. Computers and peripheral devices usually use many bits to represent information about each pixel of an image.
Bit Depth
- The number of bits used to represent colors or tones. An 8-bit image (24 bit depth) has 256 shades per color channel (red, green, blue). 256 (R) x 256 (B) x 256 (G) = 16.8 million colors. 8 bits per color channel = 24 bit depth (8 x RGB). See also Pixel, RGB.
- An image defined by discrete values that are assigned to each pixel. Also, a common graphic file format in which the image is stored as a pattern of dots. See also Pixel.
- A short-range (30 feet) wireless networking protocol used mostly to connect one computer to another, as well as to peripherals like printers, pocket PCs, and cell phones.
- An adjustment to control the lightness and darkness of an image measured by the percentage of light reflected.
- An amount of memory, which temporarily stores data to help compensate for differences in the transfer rate of data from one device to another. In CD-Recorders, the buffer helps to prevent buffer underruns.
Burst Mode
- The option on some digital cameras that allows the user to take several photos in rapid succession (sometimes called continuous shooting mode). See also Capture, Compression, Storage, that post-Thanksgiving dinner feeling.
- The connection or path between the CPU and the input/output (I/O) devices or the connection between two processors.
- Eight bits that are able to represent any eight-digit number from 0 to the 256th decimal (or from 00000000 to 11111111 binary). A megabyte is 1024 kilobytes (1,048,576 bytes), and a gigabyte is one billion 8-bit bytes (1,073,741,824 bytes). See also bit.
- Portion of processor memory that holds recently accessed data, designed to speed up subsequent access to the same data. When data is read from or written to main memory, a copy is saved in the cache, along with its address in main memory. The cache monitors the address of subsequent reads to determine whether the data requested is already in the ...
Camera Memory Card
- A small reusable card that stores images. Examples: Compact Flash, SmartMedia.
Capture Mode
- An operational mode that allows the user to record an image onto a camera memory card, or in the camera's internal memory (such as CCD or CMOS). See also Camera Memory Card, CCD, CMOS.
- The fixture in the print device that holds the print cartridge. The carriage may slide on a carriage rod (or rods) to scan (pass over) the media.
CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
- An integrated micro-electronic device that refers to a light-sensitive image sensor chip in a digital camera or scanner that records an image. The CCD image sensor is a silicon chip containing hundreds of thousands to a few million light sensitive cells that convert light to electricity. A CCD sensor, combined with the digital image processing ca...
CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio)
- Jointly developed by Philips and Sony and launched in October,1982, CD-DA was the first incarnation of the compact disc, used to digitally record and play back music. The standard under which CD-DA discs are recorded is known as the Red Book.
CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable
) - A CD that can be recorded onto once (or until full).
- 1. A print quality attribute that refers to the degree to which elements of the printed image are visually unobscured. 2. Free of distracting spatial or geometric imperfections. Clear prints are not obscured by visual noise such as unintentional patterns, extraneous marks, or ragged edges.
- An acronym to represent Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, the process colors used in correct proportions to create the color range of a digital image. These are general names for the color hue of the colorants (dyes and pigments) typically used in formatting (including inkjet printing). These four colors are used to create all colors in this type...
Color Balance
- A print quality attribute that refers to the overall color cast of an image. Unbalanced images appear to have an underlying color so that grays do not appear neutral.
Color Depth
- See Bit Depth.
Color Layering Technology
- See PhotoREt.
Compact Flash
- A small, reusable camera memory card onto which images can be stored. Compact Flash is the most common type of memory card. Compact Flash, as compared to SmartMedia, has a higher capacity on-board processor, so it can be used in other Compact Flash compatible equipment, including handheld devices, laptops, and other digital cameras. Compact Flash...
- Squeezing a file (or an image) into a more efficient form to reduce the amount of storage space required.
- Reducing the size of a file for electronic storage. See also JPEG.
- HP technology that digitizes an image, evaluates it, and automatically enhances it as it is copied.
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
- The basic device that drives the television screen and the PC monitor. A CRT works by moving an electron beam back and forth across the back of the screen. Each time the beam makes a pass across the screen, it lights up phosphor dots on the inside of the glass tube, thereby illuminating the active portions of the screen. DDR SDRAM - Double D...
Dedicated Print Server
- A PC in a network dedicated to managing the available printers.
Depth of Field
- The depth in a scene from the foreground to the background that will be in sharp focus in a photograph. Depth of field varies with aperture, lens focal length and camera-to-subject distance. Depth of field is primarily affected by the aperture, subject distance (closer subject would produce a shallower depth of field), and focal length (28mm lens...
Digital Camera
- A camera that records a visual image in a computer readable digital format. Rather than film, the digital camera uses a light-sensitive image sensor chip to capture the image. See also CCD, CMOS.
Digital Zoom
- The camera crops around the center of the image. Some digital cameras use interpolation to expand the image to its original size, typically reducing image quality. See also Optical Zoom.
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module)
- A high-density RAM package, similar to a single in-line memory module (SIMM), but with dual rather than single connections to the motherboard.
- Refers to any number of items that you can't think of the correct name for. Also known as a Doo-dad, Gizmo, Thingamajig, Thingamabob, Thingy, or Whatchamacallit.
- The number of dots printed per inch (dpi) is referred to as the printer's resolution.
DPI (Dots Per Inch)
- Dots per inch of resolution. A measurement of resolution of an image that defines the output of a display or printer. A screen font usually appears at 72 dpi, whereas a laser printer usually prints at 300 dpi (minimally). Dpi is only one factor in image quality. See also Pixel, Resolution.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM)
- Dynamic random access memory. A type of memory component in which the memory cells require periodic recharging. Information stored in the memory cells as positive or negative charges may be accessed randomly. DRAM consists of an integrated circuit (IC) that uses a charged capacitor.
- Software that comes with a peripheral (i.e. printer, scanner, camera, etc.) that allows the peripheral to communicate with the PC. Also refers to an electronic circuit that supplies input to another electronic circuit.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
- A twisted-pair copper wire connection with a special modem at either end that filters out background noise and interference and allows high-speed data transfer. This standard phone line filters interference and allows high-speed data transfer. It is limited to a transmission distance of 18000 feet. ISDN is a DSL application with a transfer rate o...
- The maximum number of printed pages per month that a printer can print.
- This is the more widely used type of connectivity slot, and is compatible with many of today's HP LaserJet and other HP printers. Be sure to check for your customer's printer compatibility.
Enhanced Color Layering Technology
- See PhotoREt.
- Ethernet is a LAN that was developed by Xerox in 1976. The different Nodes on the Network are connected by Coaxial Cable. This cable can be thin (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 1000 feet) or thick (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 3300 feet). The Ethernet standard has a provision to transmit data at a rate ...
Expansion Slot
- A socket on a microcomputer motherboard into which an expansion board may be inserted. Half-sized circuit boards fit into an eight-bit ISA slot, whereas full-sized boards use a 16-bit slot. PCI boards pass 64 bits of data simultaneously and require a special type of socket for their edge connector. Examples of expansion boards that fit into slots...
File Format
- A format, like a template or blueprint, that is used for capturing, storing, retrieving and sharing digital data. It is a digital file is a grouping of related binary data that represents words, graphics, or photographs. Different file formats may be used to store and transfer recorded data. Most digital cameras shoot JPEGs. See also Capture Mode...
Fire Wire
- High-speed external connection used for connecting peripherals, also referred to as 'IEEE 1394.' See also Port Connection.
- Low-level software that runs in a digital camera, printer, scanner, etc., and controls the functionality and user interface.
GB (Gigabyte)
- 1024 megabytes, 2^10 bytes, or 1,073,741,824 bytes.
GIF (graphics interchange format)
- An image file that has been compressed, used primarily for online storage and distribution. A GIF file represents colors using 256 or fewer colors, and uses lossy compression to reduce the file size, which results in a loss of image quality. This format is smaller in size than the BMP format. GIF files are commonly used for web page graphics sinc...
- The amount of light reflected by the surface of the paper, relative to the smoothness of the paper.
- Brightness is the determining factor for a paper's grade number. The higher the brightness, the lower the grade number (e.g., the best offset papers are called Premium Number 1).
Hot Spot
- An area that has a wireless network. For example, many coffee shops and cafés have wireless networks for people to use to connect to the Internet. Anywhere in their range is considered a `hot spot."
Index View
- The view on a camera that allows the user to see a series of thumbnail images on screen. Also refers to a feature with HP Photosmart printers, which allows the printing of a page of thumbnail images.
- A type of connection that allows data to be wirelessly transmitted from the camera directly to another device when the infrared window on the camera is lined up with an infrared sensor on the other device. Also known as IRda. See also JetSend.
- A printing technology that comes in three varieties: 1. inkjet, drop-on-demand - Drops are ejected from nozzles only when required to form an image. This is the HP thermal inkjet type; 2. inkjet, continuous flow - Electrostatic acceleration and deflection are used to select the dots required to form the image. Unselected drops are caught in a gut...
Inkjet Printer
- A non-impact printer that uses drops of ink to form images (characters or graphics) on plain paper in a matrix format.
Interpolated Resolution
- An electronic method of 'increasing' the resolution of an image. Interpolation estimates and fills in missing color information by analyzing the pixels immediately surrounding the missing information. The digital camera or scanner captures an image at a lower resolution and then creates the pixels not captured by analyzing the color and brightnes...
ISO Number
- The standard rating for film or CCD sensitivity as ranked by International Organization for Standardization rating for film, CCD, or CMOS sensitivity. ISO is not an acronym, rather it is derived from the Greek term 'isos,' meaning 'equal'. The larger the ISO number, the greater the sensitivity. See also CCD, CMOS.
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
- A company that delivers Internet access to other companies and to individuals.
- A bunch of technical stuff that sounds important, but the customer really doesn't want to hear.
- A protocol developed by HP that allows a camera to send an image directly to another device (which can be used over a LAN as well). Both the sender and receiver must support the JetSend protocol. See also Infrared.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
- A screen on a digital camera that allows the user to view the image before or after taking a picture.
- A device for focusing light rays onto a CCD or film.
Light Fastness
- The ability of printed photo paper to resist fading. HP works closely with ink vendors to develop special fade-resistant dyes for use in its ink formulation. As a result, HP inks are able to maintain their color gamut even after repeated exposure to the same levels of ultraviolet light, temperature, humidity, ozone levels, and environmental facto...
- The material that is printed upon, such as paper, glossy paper, or transparency film.
- Means 'a million pixels' and is the measurement of a digital camera's resolution. Example: A CCD that has 1000(W) x 1000(H) = 1,000,000 pixels, and produces a good quality 5' x 7' print. See also Digital Camera, Pixel.
Memory Card Reader
- a device that connects to the computer via serial, USB, or parallel interface. The user inserts a camera memory card into the reader to transfer images to a computer. Serial or USB devices read Compact Flash or SmartMedia memory cards (CF or SM), much like a floppy disk drive. The devices allow digital camera owners to easily transfer images from...
- MP3 is a scheme for compressing audio. MP3 files do not maintain the quality of audio CD tracks, and cannot be recorded directly to CD as standard audio tracks. They can be recorded as data tracks and played back via your computer using appropriate player software, or converted to Wave files and then recorded to CD.
- Ability to perform several tasks at one time. For example, while printing, a same user can scan, queue up a copy job, or queue up more print jobs. NIC (Network Interface Card) - A printed circuit board installed in an expansion slot of a computer to allow the computer to be connected to a network.
Ni-Cd Battery
- (pronounced ny-cad) Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) refers to a type of rechargeable battery. To optimize performance, this type of battery should be completely discharged (drained of energy) before recharging.
NiMH Battery
- NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) refers to a type of rechargeable battery that usually has a longer life than the Ni-Cd Battery. Unlike Ni-Cd, this battery can be recharged at any time without damage. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) - 1. The process of converting an image of text into an editable format through the use of OCR software. 2. So...
- A measurement of how easily light passes through paper after printing.
Optical Resolution
- The true resolution of a digitally scanned or photographed image, as opposed to digital resolution created by interpolation. See also Interpolated Resolution, Pixel, Resolution.
Optical Zoom
- A traditional zoom lens that moves the focus closer to the subject to enlarge the image. Unlike digital zoom, optical zoom retains the true resolution of the image. See also Digital Zoom, Optical Resolution.
Parallel & Parallel Port
- Interface from a computer system through which multiple bits of data are transferred in or out. This type of interface carries one bit on each wire, thereby multiplying the transfer rate obtainable over a single wire. The widely used Centronics port transfers eight bits at a time. SCSI and Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) are special types of p...
Passive-matrix Screens
- A type of flat panel display technology composed of a grid of horizontal and vertical wires with an LCD controller at every pixel. The controller either lets light in or blocks it out, depending on the image. A typical LCD screen contains from 480,000 to well over a million pixels. Typical drawbacks to this technology are: low contrast, limited v...
- HP's Photo Resolution Enhancement technology combines a set of HP-developed technologies, including a color-ink cartridge (the HP Photo Cartridge), hardware, firmware, and software to enable its Deskjet printers to produce true-to-life color images. As a result, more drops of ink can be placed on an individual pixel, creating more colors per prin...
- The smallest element that can be assigned to an independent color and intensity and displayed on a computer monitor screen or on a LCD. A pixel is a dot with either a square or rectangular shape. Digital images displayed on a monitor screen or LCD are composed of thousands of pixels.
- Graininess in an image that results when the pixels are too big. The smaller the pixels, the greater their number and the less apparent the 'pixelization' of the image. See also Pixel.
- List of music titles that can be organized in the order to be played.
Plug & Play
- An Intel(r) standard that allows additional hardware to be added to and subtracted from a system without having to reconfigure or restart the computer.
Port Connection
- A communication link between hardware components. Types of connection include Fire Wire, Parallel, USB, Serial, and SCSI. See also Fire Wire, SCSI, USB
Print Cartridge
- The device that integrates the printhead, ink container, and ink delivery systems.
Print Head
- The electro-mechanical functionality that allows the delivery of ink dots; typically the drop firing substrate and nozzles.
Print Quality Problems
- Bleeding - Two color inks run into each other. Blooming - Ink absorbs into the paper, spreading beyond the ink dot size applied to the page. Cockling - Paper ripple due to ink moisture. Haloing - Lightening of black ink when it is next to color. Wicking - Ink spreads along the fibers in the paper, creating a 'spider web' effect.
Print Zone
- The portion of the paper the printer is capable of printing on.
- Marking an image so that no one can delete it. See also Camera Memory Card, Compact Flash, SmartMedia. RAM (Random Access Memory) - Random access memory is a temporary storage area that the processor uses to execute programs and hold data. Information is put into RAM and held there. Once the RAM becomes full, information has to be removed to...
- A measure of image clarity based on the number of pixels used to reproduce the subject. For example, camera resolution is the number of pixels in the captured image. See also Pixel.
- To erase and re-record a CD-ReWritable disc.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
- 1. All colors defined as percentages of red, green, and blue. 2. Light is composed of just three colors: red, green, and blue. Varying percentages of these colors create all colors seen in the full color spectrum. To help understand the concept of RGB, look very closely at a color TV screen (not too long, though, remember what Mom always said...)...
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A New York Moment: Jewish Disability Awareness Month
At Westchester Reform Temple, our clergy and staff embody inclusion. It is the fabric of who they are, of what WRT stands for. But many with disabilities or family members of those with disabilities don't always feel welcome, even in a congregation that celebrates inclusion. For a culture change to occur, our clergy cannot do it alone. We need to empower others in this task.
Many of us have no prior experience interacting with people with different kinds of disabilities. Attitudinal barriers are the hardest to change, but they can be changed. How do we as a congregation ensure that those with disabilities are given a place in our community?
We need to raise awareness. One of the ways in which we do so is through synagogue-wide programming during Jewish Disability Awareness Month. In the past at Westchester Reform Temple, we have held the following programs during February for Jewish Disability Awareness Month:
- Committees that met in February and March shared a teaching: "Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? The person who learns from everyone, as it is said, 'From all who would teach me, I have gained understanding" (Pirkei Avot 4:1). We provided discussion questions such as, "How can we teach others (our children, our students, etc.) to be open to the possibility of learning from people they may not consider to be their teachers?"
- We held an Inclusion Shabbat with the expressed goal of "Expanding the Circle of Welcome." Although all of our Shabbatot have become more inclusive over the years, our clergy used this particular Shabbat to discuss how different texts can be read with new insights on inclusion, I delivered the D'var Torah, and we had a sign language interpreter.
- In our religious school:
- We showed "Praying with Lior" to the Hebrew High School students and opened the event to the community.
- A young adult in a wheelchair who grew up at WRT visited the 6th grade Sharing Shabbat class and conversed with students about her disability.
- In our 5th grade class, three speakers addressed three different topics: myths about deafness, what it's like to live with an autistic brother, and an organization called Visions that provides services for the blind and visually impaired. The students listened to a one-hour lecture and then spent the next hour of class processing what they heard.
- In our Early Childhood Center (ECC):
- Classes spoke at great length about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his dream of acceptance. The older children were really able to talk about people's differences at a greater level than the younger ones, but the main point of tolerance and acceptance was the real deal here.
- Each Friday in February when the kids visited the sanctuary, they were taught to sign the Sh'ma.
- We began forming a support group for parents of children in the ECC who receive disability services. The goals are to build community at a time when parents begin to feel isolated and to create an opportunity for parents to share stories and resources.
- Greeter initiative: Members of the Inclusion Task Force, along with the Clergy and Greeter Committee, trained more than 100 people to be "greeters" on a Friday night or at any temple gathering. This training was more than a "nuts and bolts" orientation, but rather a larger discussion of the culture of welcoming and breaking down barriers and assuring that no one is ever left standing alone--not at worship (and the thoughtful ways to ascertain whether in fact someone might want to worship privately), nor at an Oneg, a dinner or anywhere within WRT.
In addition to programming for the month of February, we have an active Inclusion Task force, as mentioned above, that works to raise awareness year round. The biggest change I have noticed over the past couple of years is an increased awareness in everything we do: New program initiatives as well as existing programs are created with a heightened awareness of those who may not feel included. For example, we now make phone calls to those who many not feel welcome, rather than sending an e-mail, because the former is more personal. And we make sure that when the rabbi says, "Everyone can participate," they know, "Yes, he means them, too."
While we worry about those who do not feel included because of a disability, we also worry about those who are afraid to come in the door, those who need a faith-based community the most. Our work is just beginning.
I challenge each of us to open our eyes, open our hearts, and open our mouths.
I challenge each of us to step out of our comfort zones and reach out to all the members of our community: those in mourning, those with disabilities, those who just lost a job, those who are sitting alone at services , those who may be standing alone at the Oneg , those who are afraid to come in the front door.
Those who want to be--and should be--counted.
Susan Wiener is the Inclusion Task Force chair at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale. NY. This post is the third in a weeklong series about Jewish Disability Awareness Month.