text:
When it comes to needing answers, should we examine, analyze and push? Or, is there also a time to allow, observe and… take action, without concluding? In other words, might we get a better definition by allowing one to reveal itself?
Pandemics aside, when a business struggles or a disparity is uncovered; when one person in a relationship needs a concrete direction in order to move forward; or in almost any circumstance that begs for an immediate resolution – we all react differently, according to how we're wired to recognize (and tolerate) the unresolved.
I recently did a 23andMe DNA test, after three years of letting it sit on my desk. I had resisted it for various reasons but finally gave in. It contradicted everything I had been told about my dad's side of the family and revealed a startling absence in the lineage that had been 'my story'. The information was so destabilizing and disorienting that my mind could only conceive one conclusion, that my paternal grandmother had misinformation, or worse, created a narrative that wasn't true. But just days later, a friend shared that even siblings can share the same heritage and still have radically different DNA. Suddenly, my conclusion took a left turn when it was headed right; my grandmother's account could be legitimate but not appear in saliva analysis. The answer needed time to resolve itself, and I could not have predicted its reassuring resolution.
Here's another way this shows up.
In one of my businesses, we look at the End Of Day report as a snapshot of that day's sales, but not as a measure of the business on the whole. We need to know what worked and what didn't – Key Performance Indicators – but we try not to get attached to outcomes within these brief pictures. Every month we look at numbers to investigate growth, losses… idiosyncratic data points. Still, even one month doesn't give us enough intel to have a real conversation about the health of the business. A (former) partner, however, had a different outlook on these KPI's. He took a hyper-focus to certain numbers, which significantly impaired our ability to watch and learn. We became less effective because we felt forced to create premature answers to problems that hadn't existed long enough to be fully known.
And…the same can be true in relationships. It's easy to want reassurance and certainty about interpersonal opacities. If it's gray, we want it black or white (or at least a name for that shade of gray). Do you want what I want…when I want it? Are we going in the same direction? Do you feel good /bad/indifferent about the same things I do? Forcing an answer to questions as complex as these can sometimes have the opposite effect, stifling a process that needs time and space.
Nevertheless, it's all subjective.
I have imposed my need for answers to questions (at work, in love) because my need to know now was stronger than my ability to wait…see…revisit. I sacrificed the potential of a clearer, more informed answer because I couldn't see that it was materializing…just more slowly than my mind was willing to accept.
What is the impact, then, when we can't stand the process enough to let it continue?
Do some shapes form when we put down the protractor and stop trying measure them?
Answers matter. But extracting them prematurely has consequences, too. Like interrupting a flower while it's in bloom, or reading a poem before its finished, sometimes a thing needs to be in motion… for longer… to establish a rhythm worth articulating.
It's okay to wait and see. But only if it's okay with you.


text:
Download here
Download here
In a ceremony held virtually on February 23, BAE Systems Ship Repair recognized 112 suppliers that achieved outstanding results last year in key areas including overcoming COVID-19 challenges, exceeding quality metrics, and achieving the best cost-reward relationships.
The contract also contains five unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $13,566,323. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by April 19, 2021.
The USNS Kanawha (T-AO-196) is a Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler in service with the United States Navy in non-commissioned service in the Military Sealift Command.
East Coast Repair and Fabrication LLC, Portsmouth, Va., has been awarded a $12,131,903 firm-fixed-price contract for a 50-calendar day shipyard availability.
The work to be performed provides services for the mid-term availability of the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). Read more
East Coast Repair and Fabrication (ECR) has a long history of providing high quality ship repair, marine construction and industrial fabrication services for the United States Government, Commercial Ship Owners, and some of the most respected marine and industrial companies across the nation.
Download Here
U.S. Marine Management is bringing the USNS Bob Hope to ECR for a 90 day repair period
Ship repairer East Coast Repair and Fabrication, which is based in the Hampton Roads area with operations in Jacksonville, Fla., and San Diego Calif., is rebranding as ECR and making moves to expand its capabilities.
Governor Ralph Northam announces S23 Holdings will invest $64 million to build a facility and training center in Southeast Newport News that will create more than 300 jobs during a press conference Tuesday morning June 16, 2020. (Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press)
NEWPORT NEWS — A Hampton Roads ship repair and fabrication company plans to invest $64.4 million to build a facility in Newport News' Southeast Community.
by: Jane Alvarez-Wertz
Posted: Jun 16, 2020 / 10:37 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 16, 2020 / 07:26 PM EDT
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Ralph Northam joined Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price and Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball Tuesday morning to make a major economic development announcement for the city.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
₹ 1,199.00 - ₹ 497.00
(as of May 03,2021 09:16:54 UTC – Details)
2) It helps to develop child's mind, creativity and thinking ability and train their hand-eye-coordination and hand flexibility by their own operation.
3) It's Fun Time for your Kids with attractive Theme Tea Party Role Play Toy Set for Girls. Nice Colorful Designer tea party Kitchen Toy Set is Super Fun gift for girls.
4) This Happy Cooking set has extremely soft edges and is non-sharp and nontoxic It is a good choice for a gift for boys or girls.
5) This Set Is Made From The Finest Quality Materials and Role play is great for developing the imagination, enhancing creativity and encouraging social skills in young children.


text:
Its credit that is minimum score borrowers had been 640, and today it really is 660, though many borrowers have experienced scores greater than 700. The interest was set by it prices for loans according to borrowers' credit rating along with other facets; there clearly was no reverse auction as there is at Prosper. Lending Club's co-founder, Renaud Laplanche, stated that no loan provider who'd spent significantly more than $10,000 on their platform (generally speaking spreading cash among many loans) had ever lost cash.
Prosper happens to be aping Lending Club's approach, increasing its credit criteria and having rid associated with loan deals so that it can set the loan terms it self. It has additionally added credit danger professionals and beefed up its collection efforts. As well as in a show of chutzpah, because of the performance that is sorry of Prosper loans, the business now claims that Lending Club could be the one which underestimates the risks lenders face. (I've associated with a Prosper article which makes this situation into the version that is online of line.)
Lending Club states quite plainly in its government filings that its estimated default prices for loans of varying credit quality aren't according to its(admittedly that is own limited experience. Alternatively, the guesses are based by it on years of credit bureau information that discusses payment prices on other forms of loans.
But peer-to-peer loans may well perform differently. Aspiring borrowers, for example, can and do make up a wide range of tales which will make by themselves more appealing or sympathetic.
From April through the termination of November 2010, the organization confirmed earnings or employment information on about 60 % of debtor applications. For the duration closing in September, just 65 percent regarding the borrowers from those files offered it with satisfactory reactions. Others ignored the inquiries, withdrew their applications or delivered along information that would not match the posting that is original. Within the end, completely one-third of this applications failed to pass muster.
Frightening, right? Mr. Laplanche noted that Lending Club had flagged those loans for particular reasons, which will suggest that there have been most likely fewer mistakes or is based on the 40 percent of his general profile which he didn't double-check. Nevertheless, it does not smell quite right. And when you can not fundamentally trust some percentage of the borrowers, therefore the still-young organizations would not have much information on finished three-year loans, which are typically the most popular people, this certain seems less a relationship purchase than the usual brand new style of casino game in Las vegas, nevada.
Mr. Laplanche does maybe maybe maybe not much look after this characterization whenever it relates to high-grade loans, noting this 1 term life insurance business, that he can likely not name, has placed $5 million to exert effort on Lending Club. "I would personallyn't qualify that as casino investing, until you think insurance firms invest clients' premiums at casinos," he said. Meanwhile, his business is winning available on the market; it place about $14.8 million to operate in brand brand brand new loans final thirty days, a lot more than four times just exactly just what Prosper did.
Nevertheless, this might be exactly the kind of uncertain situation that experienced investors by having a risky threshold (or a large number of safer securities somewhere else) can take advantage of. As expected, Lending Club now has 25 records with increased than $1 million in the office or in line for financing.
Year Robert Maroney manages money for a handful of wealthy families at the firm Connecticut Investments, and he put $500,000 to work on the Lending Club platform in the middle of last.
He invests money in higher-quality loans, using a system that is automated any investor may use to place smaller amounts of cash into scores of loans. He believes he can obtain a 7 per cent return that is annual. His experience is sufficient that he's considering placing more income into comparable loans, though even then a investment is just a small small fraction associated with total sum of money he manages.
As for specific investors, he worries that the gaudy 12 or 14 returns that are percent Prosper and Lending Club dangle in the front of people that would you like to purchase the riskiest loans may show too tempting. "I'm perhaps not sure they might result in the right alternatives," he stated. "I'd hate to see some body for a fixed income get sucked into that."
So you may pile in to the less loans that are risky the experts like Mr. Maroney. Or perhaps you could wait another couple of years to observe how things shake down for present loan providers. Most likely, Mr. Larsen were able to bring Prosper right straight back through the brink just by increasing its criteria. He could be, in place, calling a do-over. "In some ways, the industry simply begins now," he stated.
To my head, however, this is certainly a explanation to little wait a longer before you spend much cash.


text:
Help Center
How can we help you?
The top 7 questions we get asked the most.
All our products are 100% made in Europe and manufactured in Portugal in Guimarães.
We are committed to a different kind of fashion: our materials are all traced and eco-sourced.
In particular, we only use Gold Rated leather. Our clothes and laces are made of GOTS certified organic cotton. Our soles are made of recycled rubber. Finally, our suppliers respect all European social and environmental standards.
We donate 1% of our annual turnover to Handicap International in order to financially support their actions in the world for disabled people.
We offer sneakers and asymmetrical clothing on the site.
Our sneakers are all unisex and come in one size, from 35 to 46. Click here to discover them.
We also offer a range of ready-to-wear hoodies, sweaters and t-shirts.
Most of them are unisex but have a specific size for women and men.
The women's clothing collection here
The men's clothing collection here
CAVALs fit normally, we advise you to take your usual size. If you are unsure of your size, take the smaller size.
Click here to access our 2.0 comparison
Our textile collections also fit normally, you can take your usual size and the smaller size if you are unsure.
You can find here:
- the guide for women
- the guide for men
Exchanges and returns are offered within 30 days in Europe. You can find the return form here.
When you fill in the form, you will receive a pre-paid return label to send us the items. After receiving them, we will send you a credit note to reorder for free in case of an exchange and we will refund you for a return.
Exchanges/returns take an average of 7 days.
We have a page that details each payment method. Click here to view it.
To keep things simple, we accept all major credit cards as well as Paypal. You also have the option to pay in 2x without charge.
1. On computer, after validating your cart, you will find the promo code field on the right of the screen.
2. On mobile, after validating your cart, you will find the promo code field at the top of your screen by clicking on "Show summary".
NB: You don't need to enter any information to see the promo code field
. The promo codes cannot be added together. If you add a new one, it will delete the previous one.
Express orders placed before 10am are dispatched the same day (excluding weekends and public holidays) and delivered the next day before 10am (excluding Sundays and public holidays).
Example 1: an express order placed on Tuesday at 9am will arrive on Wednesday morning
Example 2: an express order placed on Friday at 2pm will leave on the following Monday and arrive on Tuesday
Example 3: an express order placed on Thursday at 4pm will leave on Friday and arrive on Saturday
Got it? If in doubt, use the contact form or write to firstname.lastname@example.com, we wouldn't want you to receive a gift after the birthday.


text:
Pyramid Guitars Co. was founded in 2018 by Corey Owens. Corey grew up in North MS with many famous musicians and used to frequent the local Memphis scene every weekend. He has played guitar for 35+ years and has played with many local bands ranging from metal, jazz, jam band genres. We've shipping guitars all across the world and we ship USPS, FedEx and UPS and allow the buyer to choose which delivery method they prefer. We know how to pack your precious gear properly, and everything we ship is fully insured. We are always here for those in the Memphis Tri-state area as well.
We bill through PayPal, offer Affirm with 0% for 36 months for qualified buyers and accept all major credit cards. We also offer installment options, contact us for more details. You can call us at 901-734-6746 or email us at [email protected] and place your order and we will be able to answer all your questions. We love talking gear!


text:
You need a do-it-all crossbody bag in your life and here it is. It's made with water-resistant nylon to keep it lightweight and long-lasting and adorned with outside zip pockets for extra convenience.
Versatile, functional and durable, this nylon crossbody bag provides protection, peace-of-mind, security and organization, which is a primo pick for travel and everyday errands.
Strong and durable nylon fabricwaterproof and breathable
At Charmaro we offer affordable lifestyle luxuries of the highest quality. We pride ourselves on happy customers which is why we have our guarantee:
📦 Tracked Shipping: Every order includes real-time tracking details and insurance coverage in the unlikely event that a package is lost or stolen in transit. Shipping is 10-25 days depending on region.
💰30-Day Return Policy: if there is any problem with your order will gladly refund and return the item, no questions asked, if the return request is started within 30 days of delivery.
✉ Customer Support: we have a customer service team who work 7 days a week ready to help you and answer your questions within 24 hours! Email: email@example.com
🔒Secure Payments and Information: We use SSL Secure encryption to protect your personal and financial information 100%.


text:
author Interview with michelle worthington for her new book 'sass and traz save the library'
Hi Michelle and thanks for joining me to answer a few questions about your wonderful new book Sass and Traz Save The Library.
Kerry: Firstly, where did the idea for this book come from?
Michelle: I have been writing this book in my head for a long time. It is a love letter to libraries to thank them for being a safe space when I was growing up. Book characters are among some of my best friends and I hope readers will find some new friend in this book.
Kerry: Is the Ms Burns in the book very similar to the real Ms Burns?
Michelle: Ms Burns was my librarian in primary school. She was from America and had a laugh that filled up the whole library. Unlike the Ms Burns in the book, she wasn't tall and didn't have fake eyelashes, but she loved books and inspiring children more than anyone I had ever met.
Kerry: I love the way you talk about libraries being safe spaces and describe it as 'a haven' for Traz. Was the library your safe haven growing up?
Michelle: I was definitely one of the kids who spent nearly every lunch hour in the library, especially in high school. It was a place I visited my fictional books and escaped from reality for a while. Filling my head with fiction and non-fiction books was an important part of shaping who I am as a person and how much I value critical and creative thinking as well as education for all.
Kerry: Why twins as the other main characters in the story?
Michelle: This was a throwback to the books I loved as a child where the main characters were twins and always had the best adventures. My younger brother and I are very different, and I wanted to show that just because you are twins, doesn't mean you think or act the same. I love the idea of twin telepathy and I have friends who are twins who tell me that it definitely does exist.
Kerry: Diversity is a key component in many of your stories including this one. How important is it for you to bring diversity into a story?
Michelle: It is very important to me that kids of all abilities can see themselves reflected in the books they read. I was very lucky as a child that I felt represented. It wasn't until I became an author that I realised that not all kids were as lucky as me.
Kerry: What advice would you give to aspiring authors on incorporating diversity into their own writing?
Michelle: Start writing from a place of personal experience, but don't be scared to reach out to diverse cultures and abilities to understand the world from their point of view. I think writing what you know is the most important place to start for any aspiring author, but I also think there is great potential to share our gift with others who don't have a voice and help them represent themselves as well.
Kerry: Are the books and people you've brought to life in the story - literally! - ones that were your favourites growing up?
Michelle: I have loved pirates ever since I watched the Pirate Movie on repeat in the eighties. I was obsessed with King Arthur and the knights of the round table at University, when I was studying history, but have yet to find a movie that can live up to the books. Einstein's theories have always been a fascination, as are all the historical figures who changed our world. There were so many more that I wanted to add, which will hopefully find a place in book 3!
Kerry: Ms Burns describes the books as 'treasure' to Blackbeard and his pirates. Is that how you see books too?
Michelle: Books are the best kind of treasure because they are different things to different people. They give us each exactly what we need.
Kerry: You're a Children's Rights Queensland ambassador and an Australia Reads ambassador. What drives your passion to be involved with these organisations?
Michelle: I am passionate about working with organisations that champion the rights of children, give them a voice and supply them with the tools to be the best they can be, regardless of economic or cultural barriers.
Kerry: In the book, Sass mentions '. . . we don't even have a library at school anymore.' What are your thoughts about the role of libraries and librarians in schools?
Michelle: It is a sad reality that some of the new schools I visit don't have a full-time librarian, and some even don't have a library. Books will always have a place in education, no matter how advanced our technology becomes. The benefits of reading a physical book on a young brain cannot be duplicated or improved on a device. Librarians are more than keepers of the books, they are the key holders and they can unlock confidence, inspiration and motivation for the kids who need it the most.
Kerry: Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us Michelle and best wishes for Sass and Traz Save The Library.
Published by Daisy Lane Publishing and OUT NOW. A must have for your younger readers library collection.
With thanks to Books On Tour PR & Marketing for helping to organise the interview and Daisy Lane Publishing for access to the digital copy of the book. Link to review here.
Are you carrying garlic? Are you careful not to tread on the cracks? Yes it's that spooky time of the year again! There are some fantastic stories that get read and published around this time of the year and I wanted to share some of my all time favourites.
First of all the picture books. The only really recent picture book one is Oliver Jeffers' There's A Ghost in this House (I love anything by that man!) and although not necessarily Halloween themed, the others are definitely spooky and ghostly. Sounds Spooky is fabulous story and the artwork and stop motion by Sarah Davis is outstanding. If you haven't read Gary Crew and Shaun Tan's The Viewer you really should as it's VERY creepy and I'm pretty sure it will send a shiver down your spine! I'd recommend that one in particular for older primary students. All the others are recommended for ages 6 - 10.
I've only included three middle grade ones this year. I know there are lots more out there but these are ones I could read again and again. The Greenglass House is a series of five books each equally enthralling. Kate Milford's series had me hooked from the beginning with the two captivating main characters and the game of Odd Trails. The Hungry Ghost by H. S. Norup is a wonderful story that gives an insight into the month of the hungry ghosts - a traditional Asian celebration that occurs during the seventh month of the Lunar calendar (so not always during Halloween) where the souls of the dead are believed to roam the earth and get up to lots of mischief if ignored! And last but not least is Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. This has to be one of THE BEST opening chapters to a spooky story I've ever read. I literally could not put this one down and read it in a day. All of these are suitable for ages 11 +
Have fun reading these spectacularly spooky stories and don't forget to keep a lookout for shadows out of the corner of your eye!
Too Many Books, Not Enough Space!
It seems spring is the time for new releases here in Australia and there have been so many wonderful books come onto the market. All of the books below are stunningly illustrated and beautifully written and my favourites so far from this year and 2020. Whether you are a parent, a teacher or a librarian, they are all must haves for your collection. I think I'm going to have to have my bookcase extended. . . There are also a few writer competitions and publisher openings both here and overseas to dive into some of which I've listed here. Happy reading and writing wherever you are!
Twitter: Fall Writing Frenzy #fallwritingfrenzy Follow @LydiaLukidis and @KaitlynLeann17 for more details
Pitch It! Competition 2021 from Just Write For Kids. More information here
Cardinal Rule Press are open for picture book submissions from now until November 1st. More information here.
There's No Place Like Home. . .
Revitalised, reinvigorated and ready to write again! It is SO good to be home in Australia. I know Covid is not great here right now, but I'm so thankful to be back in this wonderful country. Lockdown here is very different to lockdown in Vietnam and I feel for my friends and colleagues still there who are doing it so much tougher than I am. I walk the beaches near our house every morning revelling in the fresh air and the smell of the ocean. I walk to the local supermarket. I cook for my family and touch base with friends I haven't seen for two years. And I'm writing again. I am so very fortunate.
After 38 years of teaching around the world it's almost time to retire and say goodbye to living overseas. This will be my last full time year of teaching and my husband's last year as head of school. It's pretty special to finish it in a country that saw a lot of 'firsts' for both of us. We came to Vietnam back in 1994 when we started the first international school in the country since the war had ended. My husband was the founding principal and this was his first headship. Four other adventurous souls came with us and, because the original school building on Nam Ky Khoi Ngha street hadn't been finished, we began the school year in our living rooms - something we had never done before! We had 25 students and our daughter, who was three years old at the time, was the first student enrolled. We had already taught in PNG and Kathmandu (which is where we had adopted our beautiful daughter) but none of the other four had worked overseas. It truly was the chance and the adventure of a lifetime and, although we are not in constant touch with those that took that journey with us, we get together every now and then to reminisce and reflect on how fortunate we were to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable experience that set all of us on great career and life paths. That school is still going strong 28 years later and the school song that Pete and I wrote together all those years ago, is still sung at assemblies!
We returned four years ago to a run and work in a different international school. It is has been a rollercoaster ride with Covid-19 happening but it has still been a fantastic place to be and we feel so grateful to not only be given the opportunity to explore this beautiful country once more, but to also be in a country where the pandemic has been managed so well and where we feel safe.
So, one last trip to Nin Vanh Bay and Six Senses resort this week, and then in July, a trip on the Vietage Train. A fantastic and memorable way to retire! I hope that when travel starts up again you will come visit Vietnam and find it as enchanting and amazing as we have.
SCBWI crystal kite award
I've just voted in this year's Crystal Kites Awards as part of the International Central group. The shortlist offered a wide variety of really interesting, funny and beautiful stories and it was hard to choose just one! All of the stories would be great additions to a school library collection and wonderful for diversity and inclusion for readers. If you haven't voted yet, here's the link and a look at the choices below.
interesting discussions
Another teaching moment that made me smile happened with my Year 5 class this week. We we're looking at Endangered Animals and brushing up on research techniques, keyword searching, copyright and citations. There were some great discussions happening about why the animals they'd chosen were endangered, how we could find out more, where we could find out more and what we could possibly do to help.
One of the students was researching the Northern White Rhino and shared the information that there are only two left in the world and that both are female. 'So why can't they get them to have more babies?' one of my ten year olds asked. 'Because there are no more males left. The last one died in 2018' I explained. 'But can't they make them pregnant?' he persisted. 'Well you need a male and a female to make the babies' I ventured. 'But why do you need the male?' he continued. 'Because you need the male's sperm to help the female get pregnant.' 'Oh,' he says. 'What's sperm?' 'It's like DNA,' one of the others piped up in a knowledgeable tone.
And with that sorted, we thankfully moved on to other things! Sometimes research can get a bit tricky. . . .
when children make you smile
It's been a tough 2020/2021 for everyone but one of the things that keeps me going is teaching the little ones at my school. This week turned out to be a week of smiles with some of my favourite teacher librarian moments.
My kindergartners are doing a unit on Fairy Tales in their regular class, so I thought I'd mix it up and give them a new way of looking at princesses and Cinderella tales by reading them Babette Cole's Prince Cinders and Princess Smartypants. They are definitely not new but I love Babette, and think she was ahead of her time when it came to gender equality, identity and empowerment of women.
When I showed the class the cover of Princess Smartypants, mister four and a half piped up and said, 'I don't like stories about princesses because there's so much girl stuff in them.' 'What's 'girl stuff'?' I asked to which he replied, 'You know - lots of things that are pink, lots of ponies, the boys having to save the girl ALL the time - and lots of kissing!' 'Hmmm. . ' says I. 'Well, there's not much pink in this one, but there is a pony. Oh and there's a dragon, a motorbike and a racing car in there too. Let's see what you think when we've finished reading.'
After the first few pages he was giggling at all the crazy situations her prince suitors had gotten themselves into and laughed out loud after Princess Smartypants kissed the prince and turned him into a big, fat, ugly toad!
'So what did you think about the story?' I asked him. 'It was soo funny. I really liked when she kissed the prince and turned him into a toad. And none of the boys had to rescue her 'cause she was really smart!' Thanks Babette. It all starts somewhere. . . .
Oh - and her books on reproduction and puberty are told in a funny and informative way without being clinical and confronting. If you don't have these two in your collection for sex education you need to get them - Hairy In Funny Places and Mummy Laid An Egg. They are brilliant.
Sadly Babette passed away in 2017 but her warmth and humour live on in her wonderful stories. Check them out on her website Babette Cole.
Tet or Lunar New Year is upon us with the Year of the Ox being heralded in this Friday. It's meant to be a time of celebration here in Vietnam and a time of sharing, of hope, and of family. For those lucky enough to have family close, their celebrations, although subdued, will be together. For those whose families are further away, it means finding friends to celebrate with instead this year. This is because last week saw a resurgence of Covid, which brought with it remote learning and another lockdown - just before celebrations are about to kick off. But I still count us among the fortunate, as Vietnam has done an amazing job of being on top of any outbreaks and keeping cases to a minimum.
We were lucky enough to squeeze in our school Tet celebration before last week, which meant I got to participate in my last one before heading home to Australia next July. It was colourful, noisy and as always, great fun. Happy Year of the Ox!
A Covid Christmas
I count myself and my family among the lucky ones this year. Even though my husband and I couldn't get home to Australia for Christmas, our grown up children were able to be together and spend the time with extended family. Covid is pretty much under control here in Vietnam so we can travel and enjoy getting together with friends. And of course technology meant that we could Skype in and feel part of the celebrations back home. That would not have happened when we were here 26 years ago with our four year old daughter. Back then virtual visits weren't around and a phone call home was USD$6.00 per minute! So we spent the days over Christmas 2020 in Dalat, in the Vietnamese highlands. The weather was cool, the pine forests beautiful and the sightseeing interesting. The area has certainly changed a lot in those 26 years. More 'western' things are readily available now, but tourism has not been as kind to the environment as it could or should be. Let's hope 2021 will be better in so many ways. Here are a few of the highlights - hotel Christmas tree and gardens, Elephant Falls, Crazy House, Cu Lan village and the Cricket Farm. And although the cricket dishes looked yummy, we weren't brave enough to try!
December 2022


text:
Jamshedpur, May 16 : In view of upcoming Monsoon season, the district administration met to chalk out action plan for dengue prevention. The occasion was World Dengue Prevention Day. A function was organised at Bengal Club with different stake holders.
DC Amit Kumar said drawing lessons from the past they have started to focus on preventive measures to be taken to stop spreading of diseases like dengue fever in the district much before. The function which was attended by officials of health department along with corporate houses focused on developing action plan to deal with the situation. He said that the administration will launch a special drive to create awareness on dengue and the Health Department will monitor the onset of the disease.
He said the disease was preventable if one could escape mosquito bites and urged the people to adopt precautionary measures such as use of mosquito nets, fully covering the body with clothes, and use of mosquito repellents.
The department which earlier used to only spray larvicidal apart from undertaking cleanliness exercise will be opting for destroying unused containers (identified vector breeding centers) in the affected areas and educating people on not allowing water to stagnate in residential areas.
�As per latest directive we have asked our men to carry out fogging exercise in the affected areas of Sakchi, Jugsalai and Mango with focus on identifying and destroying unused containers storing waters in houses and localities and educating locals about steps to prevent breeding of dengue vectors,� said an official.
This exercise would be held simultaneously with routine methods of spraying larvicidal in the area.
"We need to understand that mosquitoes that carry the virus of dengue do not come from outside, rather they generate from the household things like flower-pots, coolers water, rejected tyre kept on the roof top or in the corner of the garden. So we must ensure that there is no such place where water is stagnant for sometime," said an official.
According to experts the unattended filth and garbage spread all over are some of the major reasons that have led to the breeding of mosquitoes. In most cases, the garbage and waste is overflowing for days as the concerned staff do not bother to remove it through the waste lifters. Areas like Jugsalai, Baghbera, Pursudih, Marine Drive, Sundernagar are worst hit.


text:
Taxim Hill Hotel keeps alive the magnificent historic architecture with modern lines and welcomes the guests with an elegant.
Taksim Hill Hotel awaits you to live the spectacular experience with its architectural design, historical structure and fantastic location where is in the heart of İstanbul.
2 Adults
2 Twin Beds Or
1 Frenck Bed
26 m2
Air Conditioning
Shower Bath Or Bathtub
Private Bathroom
Mini Bar
24 Hour Front Desk
TV Satellite
Bosphorus View


text:
Optimal coordinates |24 May 2020|
At last, we do a numerical test in Julia. Consider a linear system defined by the tuple :
To simulate numerical problems, we round the maps and to the closest integer where is a noisy sinusoidal input. We compare a perfect (no numerical errors) realization to the rounded, denoted by , naive realization and to the optimized one . We do 100 experiments and show the mean plus the full confidence interval (of the input-output behaviour), the optimized representation is remarkably better. Numerically we observe that for we have , which is precisely where the naive struggles.
: To show this AM-GM inequality, we can use Jensen's inequality for concave functions, that is, . We can use the logarithm as our prototypical concave function on and find . Then, the result follows.
: The inequality attributed to Hadamard is slightly more difficult to show. In its general form the statement is that , for the column of . The inequality becomes an equality when the columns are mutually orthogonal. The intuition is clear if one interprets the determinant as the signed volume spanned by the columns of , which. In case , we know that there is such that , hence, by this simple observation it follows that
Equality holds when the columns are orthogonal, so must be diagonal, but must also hold, hence, must be diagonal, and thus must be diagonal, which is the result we use.


text:
License Server Monitoring
Each license server to be monitored must be identified in the Monitor configuration. This can be accomplished by using the Admin web page or by editing the vovlmd configuration file (licmon.swd/vovlmd/config.tcl). The web page maintains a separate configuration, so when using both methods, be careful to configure only one monitor for each tag to avoid configuration conflicts.
Choose a Tag Name
Monitor tags are used to give symbolic names to license servers, and to distinguish between the same feature from different servers, e.g. WAN vs. LAN licenses. Tag names may contain letters, digits, underscore (_), and dash (-) characters ( regexp [a-zA-Z0-9_-]+ ) and are case-sensitive.
When initially configuring Monitor, it is important to choose tag names carefully so they will not need to be changed later. Changing is possible, (see Tag Administration), but it is better to avoid this process by choosing appropriate tag names during the initial configuration phase.
One naming convention that works well is to construct tag names in the form <site>_<vendor>_<type>, where type is e.g. LAN, WAN, since it permits using Monitors filters to easily find things by site, tool vendor, and license type (for example NY_MENTOR_LAN, SF_MENTOR_WAN).
Browser-based Configuration
The Monitor configurations managed by the web interface are not stored in the main vovlmd configuration file, but are instead written to the licmon.swd/vovlmd/config_aux.tcl file. This file is loaded after the main configuration file and can override it.
File-based Configuration
In addition to the browser-based setup, you may specify license servers to be monitored by editing the .../licmon.swd/vovlmd/config.tcl file. If the file is not already present, you may copy a complete and self-documented example from $VOVDIR/etc/config/vovlmd/config.tcl.
Supported License Managers
The following table shows licensing systems that are supported in this release, and has links to the reference documentation for the configuration options that are available for each system.
|Config Statement
|Altium Log File
|Wibu CodeMeter Log File
|Dassault DSLS
|Dassault DSLS Log File
|Green Hills Legacy (Elan)
|FlexNet Publisher
|FlexNet Publisher
|FlexNet Publisher
|Fujitsu ICAD (Windows only)
|Green Hills
|Wolfram MathLM
|Remote Monitor
|Reprise RLM
|Altair License Key File (RTDAKEY)
|Sentinel HASP
|Sentinel RMS
|T-Systems LICMAN
|X-Formation LM-X
|Process Tracking
- Configuration Example
add_LM_LICENSE_FILE 5280@lichost1 -tag CADENCE add_LM_LICENSE_FILE 2233@lichost1,2233@lichost2,2233@lichost3 -tag SYNOPSYS add_LM_LICENSE_FILE /vendor/mentor/current/license/license.dat -tag MENTOR add_LM_LICENSE_FILE 1717@lichost4 -tag MGC -lmstat /tools/flexlm/bin/lmstat
About FlexNet Publisher Reservations
In both configuration methods, there is an option to enable the tracking of FlexNet Publisher reservations. Reserved licenses that are not used are considered checkouts by Monitor if this option is enabled. The checkouts are for a special user, beginning with "r:", that includes the reservation object name, so that these checkouts can be distinguished from real usage in the Monitor reports. Enabling this option allows Monitor to quickly and easily identify waste that is created as a result of obsolete and overly aggressive reservations.
Status Command Specification
Command Versions
By default, Monitor searches the system path for the status command. It is common practice to copy the status commands to the $VOVDIR/bin directory so that there is at least a default command always available. However, due to version incompatibilities, this may not always work. For this reason, it is recommended to point to the version of status command that matches that of the license server being monitored.
If a specific status command is defined in the configuration, the path to this command is honored. This is accomplished in the browser interface by filling in the status command form input with a full path to the desired status command. In the configuration file, each license type has a status command argument that is used to specify the location. For example, the -lmstat argument is used to specify a path to the lmstat command for FlexNet Publisher-based monitors.
- Reprise: As of version 2015.03, the vovrlmstat utility is no longer supported. The native rlmstat command now provides expiration information and is the default command utilized when the add_REPRISE monitor is selected. The add_RLM_LICENSE_FILE monitor is to be phased out, and utilizes rlmstat as well.
- Sentinel:Some versions of Sentinel's lsmon utility on Windows have the behavior of requiring the enter key to be pressed at the end of its output dump. This means that when executed as a background task in Monitor, the task will never end. If the lsmon utility being interfaced with exhibits this behavior, make a copy of the vovlsmon.bat script template found in $VOVDIR/bat and place it somewhere outside of the $VOVDIR directory. Modify it to point to the lsmon.exe being interfaced with, then configure the status command to point to this script instead of lsmon.exe directly.
Working With Remote License Servers
ssh remotesrv /usr/local/bin/lmstat
ssh remotesrv env TZ=PST8PDT /usr/local/bin/lmstat
For this to work, you must have an account at the remote site that can remote-shell without a password, by using rsh or setting up ssh to use authorized keys.


text:
Blast From the Past: Drive-in Theaters Making a Comeback Since Pandemic
The Coronavirus closure has led over 190,000 non-essential businesses to close nationwide. Among those, chain theaters such as AMC and Cinemark have shut down all 345 of their locations until the quarantine is over. But that hasn't stopped movie-goers from enjoying the theater experience. With people desperately looking for ways to get out of their house, they've found their entertainment in drive-in movie theaters. Where they can enjoy the experience of viewing a feature film, while also maintaining social distancing guidelines. The rise in these theaters has brought a fading piece of history back into mainstream culture.
June of 1933 brought the first drive-in theater to Camden NJ. Then, everyone only paid 25 cents per person to sit in their car and watch films on large projection screens. People had been watching films on the big screen for years, but the drive-in was marketed differently. To an automobile-loving society, this was just another activity to do in their car. The concept started with Richard Hollingshead. When his mother was too big for indoor theater seats, Hollinshead put her in a car with a projector on the roof and a sheet tied between two trees. A few other theaters were built after his, but none were as popular until indoor speakers came. By its peak in 1958, 4,063 theaters provided entertainment that families could enjoy. The theaters appealed to the public because of their flexibility and lack of rules. Everyone could bring their noisy children or smoke, and it wouldn't be a problem. Eventually, studios started sending indoor theaters their films for the first run because they could show them multiple times a day, leaving drive-ins only to show B movies.
Today, only 400 drive-ins remain in operation across the U.S. After all of the Coronavirus worries are over this number could be expected to change. Some people could still be worried and going to the drive-in could be their alternative to facing the indoor theaters. If someone decides to visit a drive-in theater today, they should still try to maintain social distancing rules. Everyone needs to stay in their car and keep away from concessions and restrooms as much as possible to keep from potentially spreading germs. Drive-in theaters exist in towns all over Indiana and nearby states, so support your local businesses and stay safe.


text:
Pastor Louie Giglio closes out our ABOVE + BEYOND series with a message on how God is pleased with our faith alone. "The thing that moves the heart of God is faith."
Continuing in our ABOVE + BEYOND series, Pastor Brad Jones shares how we can have faith that perseveres by journeying through the letter of Philippians.


text:
Posts Tagged expert writing tips
Eight points for writing a memoir in personal essays
Posted by Roz Morris @Roz_Morris in How to write a book on July 10, 2022
My current work in progress is a memoir in essays, in the vein of Not Quite Lost.
It's been growing organically. First I had the urge to write A Something. Then another Something, which seemed to belong with the first. Now there's a sizeable collection that wants to be a book. It's ready for the real work.
Here's the real work.
1 Look for a subject
What themes are singing out of the material? What is my subject and what is worth saying about it? A memoir like this needs direction. (Even if the point is travelling without a sense of direction, as I did the first time.)
A reminder: a memoir is not autobiography. It's not everything that happened to you. It has a subject – like divorce, or friendship, or chef training or becoming a shepherd. You might contain one autobiography, but many memoirs.
A memoir also, usually, has an argument – so it's not just how you became a shepherd, it's what you want to tell us about humanity.
2 Look for a running order
A memoir – of any type – needs a narrative arc. Even if life isn't neat, the memoir needs an ordered shape and a sense of development. You're making art out of life. This also means it doesn't have to unfold chronologically. In my memoir, some pieces are back story but I might leave them until late. Some are asides that are outside chronology. Everything will be placed to serve the main subject and argument, for resonance or contrast or reinforcement. I'm creating the running order before I do any editing, while the pieces are still rough. Then I'll know how to shape them.
3 Look for repetition
I've built the book by writing whenever the wind was in my sails. To preserve the spontaneity, I didn't reread anything. It's highly likely I've written some ideas several times over. Now I need to find those accidental repetitions. However, not all repetition is bad. Sometimes a short repetition will enhance, like a refrain.
4 Anxiety
I'm hoping I haven't repeated myself too much, or it might be a very short book. (NB All books involve anxiety. Will it work? Is there enough?)
5 Look for a title
Why is it that the shortest pieces of writing take the longest time? Oh, the woe of finding a title. (I've written about titles here and there's a titles workshop in my workbook.)
For this book, I have many near-titles but nothing ideal. They're in a text file. A long list, riffing on an idea, changing a noun or a verb, stumbling on a new word and doing it all over again.
(Wait! Stumbling on… I never tried that.)
This task travels with me most of the time. When I'm not at my computer, I worry at the title on scraps of paper. They look like the ravings of a person with an obsession. But the perfect title will pull the whole book into place.
6 It's okay to make a mess
I've written the pieces with illiterate abandon. If they are somehow found by someone else before I can edit them, I will die of embarrassment.
I'm a fan of the uninhibited, slapdash first draft. Precision can come later. So can context and other courtesies. What's more important to me is the spirit in the words, the raw moment that goes wherever and winds up somewhere surprising.
7 Structure will get you out of mess
I often say this when I'm coaching novelists: the words are the skin. The real work of the story is done by the structure – what you emphasise, what you make the reader look at and feel. So it is with this kind of memoir. The structure will tell you how to edit. Once you know a piece's overall role in the book, you can edit with confidence. (There's loads more about structure in my plot book.)
8 Read with a pen
Reading is a highly interrupted activity at the moment. Prose is a trigger. I look like a person with no attention span as I put the book down and scramble a note. If a book's in the same territory as my WIP, it makes me write. If a book isn't, it still makes me write. That's how you know you've got a book going on.
There's a lot more about writing in my Nail Your Novel books – find them here. If you're curious about my own work, find novels here and my travel memoir here. And if you're curious about what's going on at my own writing desk, here's my latest newsletter. You can subscribe to future updates here.
Fictional characters – a lesson from Seinfeld
Posted by Roz Morris @Roz_Morris in Creating a character, How to write a book on July 7, 2017
Dave has recently been developing a sitcom, which has led to interesting conversations about the characteristics of the form. To get a feel for it, we have been watching Seinfeld – and especially the season where they write a TV show 'about nothing'.
At the risk of sounding precious, this phrase 'A show about nothing' seems to be the key to the entire sitcom form. Not just Seinfeld, but sitcoms generally. And more widely – which is why I'm bothering you with it here – I think some of its principles could be used to make all fictional characters a little more lifelike.
So – in a sitcom we generally watch characters in everyday life, doing their thing. There aren't any big changes in the status quo (and if there are any coming in Seinfeld, please don't tell me as we're only on Season 4). The pleasure and entertainment comes from watching the characters deal with endless small stories and challenges, which are mainly caused by their personalities. (Yes, even in Red Dwarf.) It's essential that the characters become pretty exasperated with each other, but only up to a point – no matter what happens, they continue to rub along together.
The mad neighbour Kramer isn't going to move to a different block (or if he is, he'll be back by the end of the episode). George louses up the TV deal with NBC with some agonisingly inept negotiating, but Jerry continues to work and hang out with him.
Equilibrium of irritation
In Seinfeld, as in most sitcoms, an abiding principle is that life goes on, relationships go on (think of the 1970s BBC sitcoms like The Good Life). Sitcoms are about people being themselves and accommodating each other in an equilibrium of irritation.
Of course, certain characteristics are exaggerated for comedy, but even so, the sitcom is very true to life, and it struck me that we can use the 'equilibrium of irritation' to add richness to characters in a story that has a bigger dramatic arc.
Obviously your main characters will go through a big change, but there will be other aspects of life in the story that don't. These are sometimes underdeveloped – usually because we've been looking at the big picture. But instead, they could cause strife that is colourful, charming, exasperating and human. This could give plausible complexity to characters, and depth to the ordinary grift of their lives.
Again, Seinfeld is deliberately amplified for comedy – the neighbour is madder than most neighbours the rest of us have. George is a walking disaster. Seinfeld world isn't intended to be 100% realistic. But there's one aspect that I find very realistic – the way the characters rub along day to day.
The magazine episode
Here's an example. On a magazine I worked on, I had a boss who I'll call Jim. Jim was often alarmed at my zeal for rewriting articles to make them zap. He warned me gently that if I did that, the reporters might become slapdash because they knew I'd do a final polish.
I'd get in a huff, saying 'I can't leave the article in that state – look at all that dull repetition'.
Jim would say: 'Just skim it to check it's usable. We have a 120-page issue to get out, we don't have time for fine editing and we need to leave the writing to the reporters'.
Fuming cloud over Roz's head.
Jim's other sub-editor, who I'll call Wendy, had worked there for 10 years, knew all the routines, and worked according to Jim's system. She skimmed the copy for obvious bloopers but didn't wield the scalpel. But Wendy sometimes missed important mistakes and indeed Jim would often be exasperated at this.
And here we have the Sitcom of Jim. Life would never run smoothly. It had these two opposite characters, who created low-level strife on a weekly basis, and who he probably beefed about to his friends – Roz who was going to upset the system and make the well-trained reporters think they could hand in rougher copy. And Wendy who knew all the systems but was slow and unreliable. And Jim just had to get along with us as well as he could.
The Sitcom of Jim had no arc or end. It was a set of personalities and values that aligned in some ways and clashed in others, and was utterly intrinsic to who we were.
The Sitcom of You
Life is full of dynamics like this, with families, friends, colleagues… All these people in our lives need certain amounts of circumvention and handling. There's the close friend you can't tell about your work troubles because they'll simply tell you to get a different job. There are the old friends who can't be invited to dinner with certain others because they irritate the bejesus out of them, or have politically incompatible views even though you love them dearly, or whose dietary preferences are too bizarrely restrictive to inflict on anyone else. (I note there's a Seinfeld episode called The Dinner Party but I haven't seen it yet – no spoilers, please.)
We are all playing the balancing acts of sitcoms in many areas of our lives, and these relationships will keep ticking along in the same constant way. This push-pull accommodation is the stuff of life. And in books, it's often missing, especially with supporting characters – and so relationships might read as bland and undercooked.
The truth
Of course, you have to tailor this kind of material to fit with the tone. I'm not suggesting you add comedy willy-nilly, or deluge the reader with distracting trivialities. You may only need a very small amount of this kind of material. Indeed you might just keep it as developmental notes that let you write the characters with more knowledge, and keep it 90% under cover. Adjust to taste and the needs of your genre.
But this kind of material can create characters that live and breathe on their own, with independent life – instead of plot zombies.
And you never know – as with all developmental work, the sitcom jottings might blossom into something significant.
Thanks for the Seinfeld apartment pic Tony Hoffarth on Flickr
There's a lot more about character development in the Nail Your Novel characters book.
And if you're curious about what's going on at my own writing desk, find my latest newsletter here and subscribe to future updates here.


text:
Thursday, 11 January 2018: 3:45 PM
404 (Hilton) (Austin, Texas)
The need to simplify the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) verification capability was identified both by the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) Verification and Validation (V&V) team in response to several national review committee reports in 2015. These reports includes many references to "evidence driven decision making" and "improved verification and diagnostic methods." The NGGPS V&V team reviewed many different options for building the capabilities needed to support NGGPS through a unified software package and decided to base the unified system on the existing Model Evaluation Tools (MET) package developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and supported by Developmental Testbed Center, along with its associated interactive web-based aggregation and visualization package METViewer. The unified system is called MET+, which reflects the use of MET and METViewer (the corresponding database and display system) at the core with a set of flexible python-based scripts to wrap the system. The goal of the new system is to bring together critical existing capabilities into a single well-maintained and community supported package that allows scientist to diagnose systematic errors as well as perform process-oriented investigations into model error. Phase II of this multi-year project is to replicate the EMC verification capabilities for the weather time-scales while preparing to extend capability to verify the fully coupled modeling system that simulated across climate and weather spatial and temporal scales. This presentation will provide an overview of the system, the development progress to date and examples from the current capability.
- Indicates paper has been withdrawn from meeting
- Indicates an Award Winner


text:
Manila, Philippines – An American family who fought alongside Filipinos during World War 2 received several medals from the government in recognition of their "heroism and service to the cause of freedom."
Among the medals bestowed on the Hansen family – Charles and his son Rudyard, who both received the awards posthumously, and Henry – were the Philippine Liberation Medals, World War 2 Victory Medal, Asia-Pacific Medal, and Presidential Unit citation badge.
"I feel like a hero," Henry, now 85-years-old, told Philippine Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Domingo Nolasco who presented the medals on behalf of Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia Jr., who was in New Jersey to attend the investiture of the first Filipino-American university president. "Of course, you are a war hero," Nolasco said as he expressed gratitude to Hansen's family on behalf of a grateful nation.
Henry was accompanied by his siblings Charlotte, Ed, Virginia, author of "Guerrilla Daughter" in which she narrated her family's experiences in the Philippines during the war, and her husband Kent Holmes, a US Navy officer. (Roy C. Mabasa)


text:
6As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down. 7They asked him, Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place? 8And he said, Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, I am he! and, The time is near! Do not go after them. 9When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately. 10Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; 11there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org
Enter another bible reference:
bible browser
v 2.9.2
30 June 2021


text:
May 2015 All dog breeders will need to be registered from 2020 under a new European Union Animal Health Law. The proposal was put forward by the Eurogroup for Animals to tackle the unethical backstreet breeding of dogs. All EU member states will have to apply this law.
Illegal Importation of Dogs (Parliamentary Bill)
On 26 March 2014 Jim Fitzpatrick, MP, requested Parliament to support a Bill to provide for a fixed penalty charge for those caught smuggling dogs into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
This is to address the growing welfare problems connected to the illegal importation of dogs/puppies particularly from Eastern Europe. Puppies are no doubt bred in sub standard conditions, removed from their mothers and trafficked to the UK to supply the demand for puppies in the UK. These will be sold on througb dealers and often via internet websites with little or no regard for the welfare needs of the puppies, nor the suitability of their new owners.
Canine and Feline Sector Group
Established in March 2013 to represent the dog and cat sector and comprising representatives from the industry, welfare and rescue organisations.
Its remit is to be a functioning sector council that advises the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) and Defra Ministers on the key issues affecting dogs and cats. It will help to form strategies, solutions and delivery of formal regulations and informal initiatives. It will use combined or individual resources to communicate initiatives and key messages to the general public. It will enable open debate on issues of concern.
In simple terms it aims to co-ordinate the work of the numerous organisations concerned with the breeding, welfare and rescue of cats and dogs and make recommendations to AHWBE on issues of common concern.
Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG)
To promote and support initiatives and reforms that will effectively improve dog welfare related to a) genetic and breed health; b) breeding, rearing and selling practices.(Whilst acknowledging the numerous dog welfare issues in the UK, this group will retain a focus on breed and breeding issues (from which many other welfare issues ensue).
- A single accepted Puppy Contract 1
- A single accepted Breeding Standard 2
- A requirement for registration of all dog breeders with their local authorities
- Reduction of the perceived default local authority licensing requirement for dog breeders to three litters or more in any 12 month period
- Repeal of the Breeding of Dogs Acts 1973, 1991, 1999 and replacement with new regulations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, that ensure high standards of welfare for dogs; that protect the genetic health of offspring; and that effectively regulate the sale of puppies 3
- Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act as a statutory duty
- All advertisements for the sale of dogs/puppies to include a breeder's registration number provided by the relevant local authority
- A ban on the sale of puppies by anyone other than the breeder 4
- Measures by the Kennel Club to improve dog health 5
- Inclusion of animal welfare as a core part of the national curriculum, in particular with regard to the purchase, lifelong care and welfare of dogs.
- Establishment of a Government-funded body to provide independent advice on companion animal welfare 6
Julia Carr (Canine Action UK)
Stephen and Julia Charlton (Cockapoo Club of GB)
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP
Dr Fiona Cooke (Animal Law Expert, Aberdeen University)
Professor Sheila Crispin (Dog Advisory Council) (DAC)
Mrs Lesley Field (DAC)
Carol Fowler (Cavalier Campaign)
David Grimsell (CARIAD)
Marisa Heath (Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare) (APGAW)
Chris Laurence, MBE (DAC)
Dr Dan O'Neill (Royal Veterinary College, VetCompass)
Lisa Richards (Scientific Officer, RSPCA)
Dr Clare Rusbridge (DAC) (Veterinary Neurologist)
Sean Wensley (Junior Vice President, British Veterinary Association) (JVP, BVA)
- Widely accepted by organisations that also include the Kennel Club, British Veterinary Association – Animal Welfare Foundation, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, PDSA
- Currently there are three 'Standards': Dog Advisory Council Standard for Breeding Dogs; Kennel Club Assured Breeders' Scheme Standard and Guidance; CIEH Model Licence Conditions for Dog Breeding Establishments
- As proposed in the Dog Advisory Council's Advice to Governments 'Recommendations on regulations and legislation'
- Or by re-homing organisations affiliated to the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes
- Measures would include: banning the mating of second-degree relatives (ie, grandson to granddaughter); maintenance of effective population sizes (EPS)to above 100; outcrossing breeding strategies where the burden of genetic diseases cannot easily be remedied within the existing gene pool; limiting the number of times a 'popular sire' is used; requiring genetic/clinical health testing/screening/use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs); eliminating exaggerated physical traits which impede a dog's ability to enjoy a normal active life
- For example, by setting up a Companion Animal Welfare Committee, comprising independent experts selected according to Nolan principles
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee Report on Dog Control and Welfare February 2013
The EFRA Committee Report on Dog Control and Welfare was published on 15 February 2013.
It's recommendations on Dog Welfare and Breeding include:
- Anyone breeding more than 2 litters a years should be licensed with the local authority as a breeder
- All agencies and welfare charities should work together to promote the Puppy Contract
- A voluntary Code of Practice should be set up for websites advertising dogs for sale
- The Kennel Club should refuse to register puppies that do not meet the conditions of the Assured Breeders Scheme (ABS)
- ABS health tests should be required and the results of those tests applied to breeding decisions
- The KC and breed clubs should develop outcrossing strategies for those breeds which have the most pressing health issues
- Those involved in breeding must redouble their efforts to eradicate health problems caused by conformation to breed standards
- There should be an annual review of breed standards by an independent panel of experts
- Additional health checks should be done on dogs before entry to a dog show is allowed
- The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding should be given a regulatory role
- The Animal Welfare Act should place a duty on anyone breeding dogs to have regard to the offsprings' health and welfare
This report is very welcome and now makes the sixth welfare report on the breeding of dogs since 2006. Campaigning must focus on getting the above recommendations translated into action.


text:
Maritimo Fishing invites you down to Dubrovnik to explore the prolific waters of the Adriatic Sea. Discover the hottest fishing spots, enjoy the finest angling, and learn a couple of local fishing techniques that have been crafted through the centuries.
Join Captain Marjan and escape from the daily routine. Throughout the years, Marjan has been mastering his cast and learning the behavior of fish. He knows the area like the back of his hand and is familiar with the methods and fishing techniques that work best. You will be able to test yourself in bottom fishing, light jigging, trolling, spinning, and inchiku fishing.
Maritimo Fishing specializes in targeting all sorts of fish species that patrol the waters up to 10 miles out. The list of your potential catches will include Seabream, John Dory, Dentex, Amberjack, Dusky Grouper, Dorado, Mackerel, Seabass… and the list just keeps going!
All of this magic will happen aboard a 25' Adria Event 750 boat. Newly restored in 2022, the vessel comes powered by a 110 HP Yanmar engine and can cruise at a top speed of 20 knots. It provides plenty of space and shade for up to 4 anglers and is outfitted with latest navigational and fish finding electronics, along with professional equipment. The boat also features a toilet, which is a much-needed thing when spending your day on the water, and a free Wi-Fi.
All trips with Capt. Marjan come inclusive with the use of Okuma gear and tackle, bait, lures, licenses, and a complimentary fish cleaning service. You will also be provided with light snacks and drinks.
Fishing License
You Keep Catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child Friendly
Snorkeling Equipment
Rods, reels & tackle
Food (Snacks)
About the Captain
|2 Fishing Reports
|ID & License verified
|30 Customer reviews
|Response time within an hour
|Member since February 2018
|Angler's Choice
About this listing
Targeted species
Boat specs
Adria Event 750 (Classic) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 110HP Yanmar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Listing policies
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Dubrovnik Fishing Calendar
Customer reviews
FAQs about Maritimo Fishing Dubrovnik
- €600 per group - 5 hour trip (3PM) (5 hours)
- €600 per group - 5 hour trip (8AM) (5 hours)
- €800 per group - 7 hour trip (1PM) (7 hours)
- €800 per group - 7 hour trip (8AM) (7 hours)
- Toilet
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System Wi-Fi
- Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota 24V
- Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fishing License
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 10 miles)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Handline
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dentex
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Gilt-head (Seabream)
- John Dory
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Seabass (European)


text: roger Posted September 14, 2017 First I want to say to the administrators that if this post violates the policies of this website, because I'm using somebody's name, I sincerely apologize. People here mention names a lot, so I thought it would be okay. There was this woman I used to know, named Jessica Smyth (that's how her name was spelled, but it's pronounced the same as Smith), and she had a certain extreme tendency, which I call 'Jessica's myth'. She was the queen of 'attacking' others in the guise of self-love. The idea that attacking others can be a form of self-love is Jessica's myth. Think about it. How many times have you either been unkind to another, or had another be unkind to you, and the unkindness passed as 'self-love'? Well, fortunately, an act of love is either loving towards EVERYONE, or towards NO ONE. That's part of the nature of love - it honors everyone. You can't love yourself at the expense of another, or another at the expense of yourself. That's justice. Do YOU believe in Jessica's myth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
Heena Herbal Best Powder
Price And Quantity
- Bag/Bags
- 35000
- Pack/Packs
Product Specifications
- Powdered Henna
- Henna Hair Color
- Hair
- 100% Henna
- Powder
- 2 Years
- Dry Place
Product Description
Heena Herbal Best Powder
Ammonia Free Natural Burgundy Hair Color is included with several precious herbs that make hair stronger, shiny and burgundy. The said color allows for the complete nourishment of the hair. It is safe as well as simple to use. It can transform the entire look of the hairs. Ammonia Free Natural Burgundy Hair Color is functional as an ultimate fashion ingredient. This provides ample nourishment to the hairs. This allows for excellent hair coloring. In addition, it allows for a safe as well as convenient experience. The color offers complete nourishment to the and enables new hair growth.
Trade Information
- Yes
- Asia
- All India
Contact Us
A-99, Sector-65, Noida Noida Uttar Pradesh India +918045478109
Phone :+918045478109


text:
Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are keeping tabs on Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez.
The 29-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season and would be a quality squad player for both sides.
The Spaniard plays as a right-sided winger as well as a full-back. His experience and versatility would be beneficial for both Premier League teams next season.
Vazquez, who has two goals and six assists this season, may be ready to tackle a new challenge, and a move to the Premier League could be tempting for him.
As per reports (via Sun), Leeds are weighing up an offer for the Spanish international.
It remains to be seen whether the Whites can convince him to join the club as they won't be able to offer him European football.
The report adds that Spurs were linked with the player a year ago and could reignite their interest this summer.
Meanwhile, a reunion with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton is also possible, and the Toffees are thought to be monitoring his situation.
His winning mentality and experience could be vital for the Leeds dressing room if he joins the club. He has won three Champions League titles and two league titles with Los Blancos.
Read: Key star happy at Leeds amid interest from Premier League rivals.


text:
Southend Borough Council has approved plans for a new set of flats above a Wimpy restaurant.
The plans were given the thumbs up last week, and will see new properties built above the businesses along Marine Parade in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Wimpy looks like it will stay operational according to elevation plans submitted to the council.
Read more:Essex's first Oliver Bonas shop will be opening soon
Currently, Wimpy is situated on the ground floor of a two-storey building.
The classic British restaurant is situated next to the Neptunes Fish and Chips restaurant, as well as the Cornucopia pub.
The plans see this area's upper floors demolished - whilst keeping the ground floor intact - and replaced with a three-storey building which will consist of nine new flats, all with rear balconies.
Bin and cycle storage will also be built to the rear of the property.
Southend Borough Council approved the plans - which were initially submitted in February this year - last Tuesday, so long as construction begins in the next three years and the plans are carried out in accordance to other local plans already in motion.
Enter your postcode below for the latest planning applications in your area:
There are also other legal requirements developers must follow regarding business operating times and demolition plans, but ultimately the plans have been given the thumbs up.
It's the latest plan in a line of developments constructed to rejuvenate Southend seafront.
These plans include the controversial Seaway development, as well as the large-scale plans to bring the Kursaal building back to life.
What are your thoughts on the plans? Sign up here and let us know in the comments below.


text:
Most kids and younger teens enjoy riding bicycles. However, according to the NHTSA, children under the age of 10 are not mature enough to observe road safety rules.
That's why the agency recommends that kids below 10 stay off the public roads and instead ride only on sidewalks to reduce the risk of getting involved in an accident.
But sticking to sidewalks doesn't necessarily mean that your 10-year-old child will always ride safely. You have to be proactive at teaching and reminding them the dos and don'ts of riding on the street to ensure they get home safely after a bike ride.
Most Common Causes of Bike Accidents
Bicycle accidents occur for several reasons, including collisions with other vehicles, poor road conditions, poor visibility, distractions, and failure to follow traffic rules. Other causes may include riding the wrong bicycle size, car doors opened in front of a rider, and riding into objects such as road barriers.
After a bicycle accident, liability can fall on various parties, depending on the circumstances of each case. In most cases, possible liable parties in a bicycle accident include the bicycle rider, motorists, or the local government if a poorly maintained road is the cause of the accident.
If your child has been involved in a bicycle accident resulting from the negligent actions of another person, talking to a bicycle accident attorney can help you understand your legal options.
Tips for Kids Safety While Riding a Bicycle
Get Them the Right Gear
The most prevalent cause of death in bicycle accidents is injuries to the head. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your child's head is always protected by a helmet when riding a bicycle on the street or sidewalk.
But not just any helmet. It has to be the right fit and should never be worn over a cap or a hat.
Besides the helmet, you will need to have the right clothes and footwear. For example, you may want to avoid loose clothing that could get entangled in the wheels and cause an accident. Also, ensure that they wear closed-toe shoes and never allow them to ride barefoot or in flip-flops.
Ensure the Bicycle Is Safe For the Child
Bicycles come in different sizes. The right size bike should allow a two to three inches distance between a child and the top bar when standing with their legs across the bar and with both feet flat on the ground.
Also, you have to ensure the seat is adjusted correctly. Ideally, it should be on the same level as the handlebars.
Besides the height, the bicycle has to be safe for riding. In other words, you have to constantly check for faults, such as deflated tires, failing brakes, and loose joints.
Remind Them to Follow Traffic Rules
A bicycle is a vehicle like any other. Therefore, always remind your kids to abide by the same rules as other drivers, including riding on the right side of the road, stopping at a red light and stop signs, signaling turns, etc., especially when riding on public roads.
You should also encourage them to observe other non-mandatory bicycle-specific rules meant to enhance safety. These include wearing reflective or bright-colored clothes for increased visibility and using the headlights when riding in the dark.
Remind Them to Ride Cautiously Near Parked Cars and Restrict Night riding
Parked cars are a hazard and should be approached cautiously. That's why you need to constantly remind your kids to maintain a safe distance between themselves and parked cars to avoid the risk of someone opening the door on them.
Also, never allow your children to ride on the streets at night. According to the NHTSA, most bicycle accidents occur between 6 and 9 pm, so you may want to set boundaries on the hours they can be out riding.


text:
Minnesota Twins Wooden Sign 19"x 10",gift ideas for baseball fan,handmade home bar wall hanging,indoor/outdoor sports logo,man cave decor
Sale Sold out
Regular price $75.00 USD
Regular priceUnit price per
Sale price
-Cheer on your Minnesota Twins with this gorgeous epoxy resin sign.
-Carved with multiple rotary tools and burrs.
-Coated with two coats of epoxy resin.
-UV resistant.
-Scratch resistant.
-Won't yellow over time.
-Saw tooth hanger attached on rear.
-Teak Wooden Stand available for an additional $15.
-Can be used to decorate indoors or outdoors.
-Free, fast shipping.
-Speedy replies to any questions.
-Custom orders are welcome.
Free shipping in the United States


text:
- Home
- New Arrivals
- Ladies
- Children
- Men
- Horse
- Western Tack
- Brands
- Gifts
- Clearance
TuffRider presents new and stylish field boots which will give you all-day comfort throughout your riding sessions. Comes with synthetic leather upper, it offers a smooth and luxe texture to these boots for an amazing appearance. The flex construction gives the freedom your feet need while riding a horse and elastic gussets contribute to providing a perfect fit. Back zipper with snap closure allows you to fasten these field boots securely and reliably. At an affordable price, you will get the most comfortable footwear for equestrian riders. Water-resistant properties assist in keeping your feet dry and helps protect these boots from water damages. A place to attach spur rest so that you can move your horse forward. Punched toe cap and round-shaped toe give these field boots a touch of style. Memory foam footbed gives your feet the comfort you need and the rubber outsole makes them durable for prolonged usage.
Type: Riding Boots


text: MEETING IS ON THURSDAY 08-13-09!! Don't forget, come and join us for our monthly general meeting! No, you don't have to be a member! Info below: Location: The Village Inn Restaurant - Welcome to Village Inn Directions: Take I-5 to Lake Grove/ Durham exit 290 (Lower Boones Ferry Road). West to first signaled intersection. Stay in far right turn lane. Village Inn restaurant will be on your right. 7260 SW Bridgeport Rd Portland, OR 97224 - 7765 ALL MEETINGS ARE planned for the second Thursday of each month, @ 6PM It's homey, affordable, clean, new, and it has a room that can accommodate us (well, barely...we do stuff it to the seams!). The food is family style variety food, including 24 hour, "anytime" breakfasts. This is a table service restaurant, so be prepared to place an order with the friendly wait-staff. Come join us for some socializin', car admirin', eatin' and goofing off. __________________