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With any business, you'll have a client once in a while that doesn't like how you operate your business. And sometimes… they'll chew you out, cuss at you and blame you even though they agreed to how your business operates (or more so they say they do but in the end, they don't).
You can't prevent these situations from happening, but you can try. I know those of you who are reading have different business's than mine. The following is how I operate a stationery business, but you can take away any of these tips and tricks and apply it to your own business as well.
With Etsy it's important to have shop policies to avoid happy customers from being a happy client to a furious client within a heartbeat. These policies are your protection if something goes wrong. The policies I'm going to talk about with you today are the Design Policy, your Process (work flow), Shipping Information, FAQ's, Refunds & Exchanges, Revisions & Proofs, Turn-Around-Time & Schedule, and any Scheduled Vacations.
Revisions & Proofs
Your Revisions & Proofs will cover any revision limitations, customizations and Do's/Don'ts (and a few design policy FAQ's). It's important that you limit yourself with revisions, or else you'll have customers asking you to move an object a hair, and then to the right, then to the left, and then a centimeter, and then half a space.. and about 20 emails later they're finally happy with the position of the object and your you're hourly rate just got dropped to $0.10 an hour with all the revisions you had to make. Did you like my run on sentence? I thought so.
Point is, give your clients revision limits. This way you can be paid what you think your hourly rate is worth for the work you do. You need to outline your revision limits in your shop policy. Think of how many times you want to work on one customers order, and how many times that will increase your hours of work. Then divide it by what your profit will be. You'll find your hourly pay.. and you may be disappointed with how little your allowing yourself to be paid. Unfortunately a lot of sellers on Etsy charges to little for their designs and it really hurts the Etsy stationery community. Prices need to remain competitive and reasonable… the rest of us don't want to work for free!
For the proofing process I ask that my clients review for any mistakes I made. I work a good chunk of my day designing for clients, and a lot of the numbers and letters start looking the same. Because of this, I hold my clients accountable to work together with me and proof read for any errors. Just like a professional printer. They'll print it, but only if you review it for any errors first. That's what a proof is. I create the first proof, and give clients two free revisions to make any changes and corrections. After those two chances to fix/change anything have been exhausted, then they will need to pay extra for an additional revision. I ask customers to invite their friends or loved ones to be included in the proofing process so they can catch any errors also. Did you know that 8 out of 10, it's usually a family member or a friend who catches the error, and not the purchaser? True fact. Happens all the time, and most of the time it's the result of someone changing their mind about the wording or they wanted to add more words.
This is why getting a third party involved is such a huge critical step in the proofing process. I've had clients after clients come back to me on their 2nd revision and said "Okay, I got so and so involved.. and we need to make some more corrections and add/change some more things!" I've also had my share of clients who thought they didn't need to involve anyone else, only to find that they come back and say "Dang it, I know you sent the PDF and I finalized it, but I just caught this error!" My all time favorite ones are when there are printing errors because of certain reasons they couldn't read the proof and approved it to print, or my number 1 reason why they approved it to print with an error is because they decided not to involve a third party in the proofing process. Unfortunately for all these situations there is solutions available in the Refund & Exchanges section per my shop policies.
Your Process lets customers know how you work. It gives your customers a peace of mind that you're working behind the scenes on their order as quickly as possible. It also helps guide the customer through your business and your work-flow. It helps protect you from answering unnecessary questions about when products will be ready, what are the next steps, and etc. This saves yourself time and productivity hours from having to e-mail clients with answers all day.
Shipping Information
The Shipping Information covers how the package will be delivered, tracking number and shipping fee's. It also covers where you do not ship, and where you may ship (such as USA only).
Turn-Around-Time & Schedule
The Turn-Around-Time & Schedule gives your clients an idea as to when they can expect their proof. I give a visual schedule so it's easier for clients to figure out when they can expect to hear from me. See example:
Our current turn around is three (3) business days. Please allow three (3) days to work on any proofs and revisions.
Please see the schedule as to when you can expect your proof back by.
Order On…
Monday — receive by Thursday
Tuesday — receive by Friday
Wednesday — receive by Monday
Thursday — receive by Tuesday
Friday — receive by Wednesday
Saturday — receive by Wednesday
Sunday — receive by Wednesday
The Schedule also repeats shipping times and scheduled ship days.
FAQ's are a list of often asked questions. By including these in your shop policies, you're cutting down on your e-mails and increasing your productivity time.
Refund's and Exchanges
Refund's and Exchanges covers exactly those two topics. With any printed stationery business, there is no refunds aloud for printed orders. Unless you want to pay for print jobs out of your pocket (since printers don't do refunds), than you can go ahead and risk sinking your business and your house (if you help support your family with your income). In this specific section I reiterate any of my Design Policy and Revisions & Proofs. For stationery work, I act just like a professional printer will. Both a professional printer and I will hold our customers accountable for any mistakes. We both show a proof, and it if looks like the way we want it too, then we sign off on the print job and the print/sale is final. With my line of work, there aren't any refunds available. If I haven't started working on a project, then a refund is available.
I also don't give refunds for PDF files. Once I start working on an order, no refunds are given. I need to be compensated for the time I invest in a project if a client backs down. The same applies to DJ's who are reserved for wedding events, event planners, entertainment equipment, chairs, and etc. All of them request a non-refundable deposit to hold your date on their schedule. Once the clients are happy with my proof and approve it to be printed, then I collect the balance and head to the printer.
Scheduled Vacations
I post my Scheduled Vacations at the top of my shop policies, in my receipts and shop announcements. It's all over the place to ensure that people are aware that I'll be away. When I go on vacation, I turn on my auto-responder and I also close my shop for the vacation with a friendly reminder. Sometimes I can work orders while I'm away, other times I do not have access to a computer to work on orders. But if I do work during my scheduled vacations, it'll be rare. Almost all my customers have been grateful that I was able to work on their order while they were away. So far I've only had one client that was upset that I went on a vacation (even though I had it posted for a whole month). She was well aware that I had a scheduled vacation, but if she refused to read my policies, announcement, or the receipt, than I can't help her.
This is a reminder that I am a one-person show with Etsy (or sometimes two or more). But in my Etsy Shop it shows that there is only one employee, which is me. And my family and I reserve the right to take a little vacay, even if it's only because we're potty training.
Using your Shop Policies as Guidelines and Reminders
In my shop listings, I have this important sentence listed at the bottom,
Please note every monitor and printer is color calibrated differently. Color may vary slightly from that seen on the screen. Paper type may also affect color.By purchasing your custom design invitations, you agree and adhere to the shop policies listed in our shop policies section.
I also have a custom variable set up that automatically says "Shop Policies Read: Yes." Meaning that when a customer purchases my listing, the purchase is marked with a "Yes" that they read my shop policies. I consider this as a legal binding agreement.
As with any business, it is a learning curve. I do change my shop policies as I grow and learn what works best for both me and my clients. However, I don't change the shop policies just because I don't want to work with a client. I stick to my policies to a T. If I made a mistake that my shop policies do not cover, I'll work my best to fix the error. After the issue has been resolved, I'll change my shop policies to protect myself and other clients from going through the same situation again.
However, about 4 out of 10 of my clients do not read the shop policies. Most of the time it's just a small reminder that I give them before we proceed, and they're okay with it. I've only had one unhappy customer who refused to abide by the shop policies after her print order was received. She had the opportunity to read the policies before she ordered, and she had the opportunity to have a third party proof read her proofs. But as a shop owner I can't make my clients read the agreement, and this is why I have these policies set in place. These policies are to avoid any unnecessary headaches and to protect clients from frustration or having an unhappy experience. If a client disagrees with my shop policies and how I operate my business, then these shop policies become my insurance policy. They are what I reference when rules can't be bent.
And if all the above Fails
If all the above methods fail and your client is still not satisfied, then try to keep your cool under pressure. Especially if they start taking personal jabs at you and sending a mouth full of cuss words your way. I admit, I fold when someone attacks me personally (especially attack me for spending time with my family) and I stick up for myself and I stand by my shop policies. Just a word from the wise, being an as* to anyone (specifically a business) will not progress your situation to have a happy resolution. It will only get you closer to getting the boot out the door.
As a seller, when you get to the point that you realize you're repeating yourself for the third time, that's when you need to pull the plug. You'll have to make the executive decision that sometimes you can't win all clients over with your favor, no matter how hard you try. You have to stay true to yourself and to your shop policies. You'll have to decide that the work relationship isn't working, and that the two of you won't be able to resolve the issue and you both must go on your separate ways.
But here's what to do the first time this situation arises when a client is unsatisfied with your shop policies and solutions.
First, you gently remind them about the section in the shop policies that talks about the situation and how this can be resolved.
Second, if they reply back and if they take a personal jab at you and your business, you either fold over like I do at times and stick up for yourself and your business policies, or you apologize for the experience that they're having and say:
"At this point, there's nothing more I can do for you other than what is suggested in the Refund & Exchange section per the shop policies"
Third, If they reply and still send a bunch of more mouthful of cuss words/personal jabs/stuff your way with their personal opinions on how you operate your business… then you say this (or if you're like me, you fold over and stick up for yourself and your business and then say this..):
Since you aren't satisfied with the only options I have available to resolve the issue, I please ask you to no longer message me about this issue.
Finally, And if they still reply back to you in the most hateful manner, even if they agree they won't contact you again, than that's when the Etsy harassment team will step in. Etsy has a policy in place for harassment. As a seller you can ask people to stop contacting you, and if they reply back, than you can report them. Etsy will step in and prevent the user from contacting you again. I view this like virtual police. If someone has a brick and motor store and has a client that is unsatisfied with any of the resolutions you have to fix the problem per your store policies, then you can ask them to leave. And if they won't leave and cause more of a headache… you have someone kick them out of your store. Such as the store security guard or the police. As for Etsy, they have a team that can block people from contacting you again.
What I learned from this situation
What I learned is to hold my tongue and don't let my clients push my hot buttons. Each situation is unique, but in this situation I probably could have ended it once and for all with the second reply using my third tip (from above) – based off of the response I was receiving from the client. When conversing with an angry client, you'll have to walk through gentle waters and make the decision if you want to pursue the conversation further, or put a halt to it immediately.


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Bill Mollison — The Father of Permaculture!
Bruce Charles also known as Bill was born in 1928 in Tasmania, Australia. He is known as one of the first people to discuss the idea of permanent agriculture. He founded the Permaculture Institute of Tasmania to teach others how … Continue reading
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An overview of Life at Sunseed Eco-Centre from Sunseed Spain on Vimeo. A recent Video with a new soundtrack. The original one had a bit of a hill billy banjo soundtrack. This one is more folky. If this doesn't work … Continue reading
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This short documentary shows how life is at Sunseed. It was filmed during the summer and autumn of 2013 by one of our Long Term Volunteer's, Eva, as part of the Communication and Education Department.
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The Great Fire
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In war-torn Asia and stricken Europe, men and women, still young but veterans of harsh experience, must reinvent their lives and expectations, and learn, from their past, to dream again. At the center of the story, a brave and brilliant soldier finds that survival and worldly achievement are not ... Read More »
In the aftermath of a disaster as staggering as WWII - the Great Fire refers to the bombing of Hiroshima - how do people rebuild, not just their cities, but their hope and trust? Two memorable main characters, and a vast, beautifully-rendered East Asian canvas, earned this book the 2003 National... Read More »
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Add a CommentAlthough this book has some very engaging & well-written passages, I wasn't satisfied with the 1st 100 +/- pages and the last 60 or so pages. The author introduces a dozen or so characters in the first (roughly) 60 pages & if you don't read past that in one sitting, you'll probably be lost as I was. Other annoyances were: sappy metaphors ("The morning touched her hair".); perplexing statements ("Clarity departed like hallucination."); & lots of sentence fragments. The heart of the plot is a love story. After page 258 when I wanted see how the plot would be resolved, I was introduced to 14 new characters, which didn't add much to the story.
After the first few chapters, I was about to give myself the exceedingly rare permission to stop reading a book. The exceedingly annoying clipped sentences and cut down prose were not roses trimmed judiciously to showcase their elegance, they were a flower garden randomly hacked apart by a wayward whipper-snipper. I struggled to find meaning in the wreckage, and then somewhere in an hour's enforced reading while waiting in a doctor's office, a love story blossomed and then not even the author's rusty blade could diminish its beauty.
After starting out as close as I've ever come to putting a book down, The Great Fire eventually became one I didn't want to put down.
This week, I read two of Shirley Hazzard's novels, this one, as well as The Transit of Venus.
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The Dalai Lama is the head of the dominant school of Tibetan Buddhism, the Gelugpa (or Yellow Hats). From 1642 to 1959, the Dalai Lama was the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet. The 14th in the line of Dalai Lamas, Tenzin Gyatso, was born Lhamo Thondup in 1935 in China of Tibetan parentage. He was recognized as the incarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama in 1937, enthroned in 1940, and vested with full powers as head of state in 1950. He fled to exile in India in 1959, the year of the Tibetan people's unsuccessful revolt against communist Chinese forces that had occupied the country since 1950. The Dalai Lama set up a government-in-exile in Dharmsala, India (known as "Little Lhasa"), in the Himalayan Mountains. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in recognition of his nonviolent campaign to end Chinese domination of Tibet.
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How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life by The Dalai Lama |
Ethics for a New Millennium by The Dalai Lama |
The Art of Happiness at Work by The Dalai Lama |
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life by The Dalai Lama |
Healing Anger by The Dalai Lama |
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2011 Glasstire Virtual Residency: Call for Application
What is it?
The 2011 Glasstire Virtual Residency is a $2000 award toward the production of a web-based art project. The artist will retain all rights but gives Glasstire the right to link to and promote the project. The project may be hosted on Glasstire's server or on the artist's. The project must be completed by March 1, 2012.
Links to past Glasstire Virtual Residency projects:
2009, Brian Piana, A Feverish Dream, www.afeverishdream.com
2008, Paul Slocum, Spirit Surfers, http://www.spiritsurfers.net/
2004, David Chen, Spam Graffitti, http://www.spamgraffiti.com/spamgraffiti/
Who is eligible?
All Texas residents over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for the 2011 Glasstire Virtual Residency.
How do I enter?
Register at http://Glasstire.slideroom.com and enter or upload the following by Monday, August 1, 2011. (Slideroom charges a $5 processing fee.)
- Description of your proposed project. Please include any server requirements should you want to use ours for your proposed project.
- Up to five samples of past works. These may be images, PDFs, video or mp3 files. If you need to include links, you can do so in your project proposal and upload a screenshot as a sample.
- A current copy of your CV.
Who picks the winner?
Abinadi Meza and Brian Piana are the jurors for the 2011 residency.
Abinadi Meza is a sound artist and designer based in Austin, TX. His installations and performances have been presented at venues around the world, such as the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IE), Walker Art Center (US), Matadero Madrid (ES), and Utzon Architectural Centre (DK), among others.
Brian Piana is a visual artist who largely uses the Internet as source material. He was the Glasstire Virtual Resident in 2009, during which time he produced a collection of ten web-based works. Several of the individual residency pieces have gone on to be exhibited at FotoFest in Houston, Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Diane Farris Gallery in Vancouver, and on Rhizome.org. He lives in Houston and is a Professor in Art and Visual Communication at San Jacinto College.
How do I know if I got it?
The winner will be notified in mid-September 2011. Project is to be completed by March 1, 2012. The first payment of $1000 will be made in late September 2011; the second payment of $1000 will be made upon completion of the project.
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Teen arrested for aggravated rape of 54 year old woman
ROSELAND, LA (NBC33) — A 17 year old was arrested last night for raping a 54 year old woman.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating the case on Monday, June 11. The victim alleges that Carl Smith of Roseland forced himself on her in her home.
The victim knew Smith, but reports did not indicate the nature of their prior relationship.
Smith fled the scene before deputies made it to the home.
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School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Maponics, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a schools test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.
The supply of housing inventory exceeds demand. Buyers have the advantage over sellers due to the abundance of homes on the market, with homes often selling at reduced prices. Price drops are common as sellers compete to find buyers.
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The average home price in Barrington is $827,643, which is 88.8% lower than the average sold price in Barrington ($438,418) . The average home price per square foot in Barrington is $285 and about 1% of all homes in Barrington sold in the last 6 months. For Barrington home values, real estate prices, and city market trends, research the 5,732 property records or search our 77 recently sold or 121 homes for sale listings. The listings and properties in Barrington are only a part of the 289,561 properties and 4,616 homes for sale in Rhode Island. Because of this, the average home price and average home value of Barrington also influence the average home price $423,198 and average sale price $257,826 of Rhode Island. Listing counts, Barrington home prices and home values in Barrington are sourced daily from listing and property data on realtor.com®, which is the most up-to-date and accurate aggregation of real estate listings in the industry and includes approximately 800 regional MLSs and is the official website of the National Association of Realtors®.


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Explore both sides of the school voucher debate. Learn what your options are, how those choices are funded and the impact on your local school district. From the latest government initiatives to results from recent studies, explore vouchers and the options they provide.
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In an effort to provide families with a disabled child more choices with regard to their child's education, some cities and states have implemented school voucher programs that provide taxpayer assistance to pay for a child's private school education. Doing so, supporters say, gives special needs children an opportunity to get a high-quality education at a school their families may not otherwise be able to afford. Yet, detractors of such programs maintain that private schools are not held to the same standard as public schools when it comes to providing special education services. Specifically, some parents worry about the implementation – or lack thereof – of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in private school settings.
What is IDEA?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law that governs what public schools must do to meet the needs of children with disabilities. As mandated by IDEA, students with disabilities are guaranteed a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Essentially, this means that public schools must make necessary accommodations such that students with physical, mental, developmental or emotional disabilities can learn with the same degree of ease as regular education students. These accommodations can vary widely, from more time to take a test to having specialized technologies or classrooms made available for students with disabilities.
Accommodations for disabled students are outlined in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), which also includes educational goals and summarizes how a student will engage in the regular curriculum. The IEP is developed by the student's teachers, special educators, administrators and parents, and must be completed before the child can begin to receive services. IEPs are updated each year to reflect the student's growth and changing needs.
What are Vouchers?
School vouchers are essentially state-funded scholarships that pay for a child's expenses related to attendance at a private school. Vouchers can be obtained by a wide variety of students, although subgroups that are typically underrepresented – such as those with disabilities or those who are poor – tend to be targeted . . . read more
School vouchers are a source of debate between public and private schools nationwide, but nowhere is the debate more acutely felt than in the state of Indiana. Indiana is home to one of the largest voucher programs in the country, and many are waiting to see whether this program delivers on all of its promises. Vouchers are also a major point of contention in places like Wisconsin and Louisiana, where schools are fighting for students and parents are waiting to see if the benefits of school choice will come to fruition. Do vouchers really improve the quality of education for all students? With inconclusive test results, the jury appears to still be out. However, that doesn't change the intensity with which both sides are fighting for the type of education system they believe is best.
Competition Heats Up in Indiana
The Indiana voucher system is getting bigger this year, and public schools across the state are feeling the heat. Fox News reports that the new voucher system first passed the Indiana legislature in 2011, and the hundreds of students that left public schools for private pastures last year could turn into thousands of students this year. Public schools are turning to advertising, as well as door-to-door campaigning, to keep kids in their neighborhood schools – and funding in the public school system.
Currently, more than 8,000 students in Indiana have applied for the voucher program for the upcoming school year. There is room for as many as 15,000 students to take advantage of the ability to afford private school tuition through vouchers that equal per student funding in public schools. Unlike other voucher programs that primarily target low income families, the Indiana program offers vouchers to families of four with incomes of up to $64,000 per year. With an average annual income of $67,000 in the state, plenty of school children are qualifying for the voucher program.
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In response to the mass exodus of students from some Indiana schools, districts are launching ad campaigns to alert families . . . read more
A proposal to give state funding directly to high school students, rather than public schools, continues to be hashed out by Utah lawmakers. The bill would take per-pupil funding and put it into a savings account for the individual student, rather than sending it directly to the local school district. This money could then be used by the student to pay for public or charter school, online classes, or even courses at the college level. Like other bills touting school choice, this proposal has been met with strong opinions on both sides of the aisle.
About HB123
The new bill, dubbed HB123, is a proposal that would put money into the hands of students and their parents, rather than the school system. The bill was originally introduced by Republican state Representative John Dougall, according to the Huffington Post. Dougall believes that his bill would offer a number of advantages to Utah high school students, including the creation of more competition between schools, which could raise the bar on the quality of education in the state overall.
"Today what we have is top down funding and we know many of the challenges that come with top down funding," Dougall told the Huffington Post. "HB123 is what I call grassroots funding where we fund the student rather than institutions."
Dougall estimates that the current funding amount students would expect to receive from the state would be approximately $6,400 per student, per year, based on current funding amounts. Instead of going to the school district, the money would be placed in a savings account for the individual student, where it could then be used to pay for whatever education choices the student and his parent make. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the money could be used for public school classes, charter schools or online high school courses.
Students who qualified could also opt to take eligible courses at public and some private non-profit Utah colleges. All the participating schools and districts would be able to determine the cost of their . . . read more
There are few topics as fiercely debated in the world of education today as school choice and voucher programs. The subject becomes particularly prevalent in areas where public schools are not making the grade, but has also been seen in districts where the public schools are performing well. However, parents want more opportunities and choices for their children. No matter what side of the fence a parent or educator might be on, chances are the emotions surrounding this topic run high. We'll take a closer look at the school choice idea, including the history of the programs and the pros and cons that make this issue one of the hot-button subjects around the country.
Which School to Choose?
One reason school choice has become a major point of contention is due to the fact that there are many options in education today. Districts offer a wide range of school types, and parents are faced with choices that they may not have had just a few decades earlier. Some of the schools seen in communities today include:
Neighborhood Public Schools
Public schools are funded by the government, so they must follow certain guidelines set forth by state regulators. These schools are free to all children to attend, and the proximity to homes in the neighborhood makes them easy for children to attend. Schools are typically assigned by district zoning regulations, although some districts allow students to attend another public school outside their immediate neighborhood if there is sufficient space in the school for that student.
Charter Schools
Charter schools are also public schools, so no tuition is required to attend. However, these schools are not set up by the state; instead, they are established independently through teachers, parents and community members. The schools are not subject to the same state and federal requirements that govern other public schools, but they are held to a high accountability level in terms of their performance. Parents must request that their children are enrolled in the school, and high parental involvement is strongly encouraged at most charters.
Magnet Schools
Voucher programs have become a hot topic of debate at school districts across the country, but Indiana is one of the first states to truly see firsthand how a voucher program can impact the scope of public and private school. This state is home to the most expansive voucher program in the nation, with more than 250 religious or private schools currently approved for the program. While more than 3,000 students statewide are expected to reap the benefits of the Indiana voucher program this year, not everyone is thrilled with the idea of taking tax dollars out of public schools to fund private education. With two sides to this hot-button issue, we'll explore the full realm of state voucher programs, including how this particular program is changing the face of public and private education in Indiana.
Details of the Voucher Program
According to a recent report at U.S. Catholic, the Indiana voucher program passed the state legislature in the spring of this year, and since that time, around 250 private and religious schools have been approved by the state to participate in the program. This means that approved schools can admit students on scholarship, based on the family's income levels. Scholarship money comes from the tax dollars that would normally be spend on public schooling. The equivalent of the per-pupil tax dollars goes directly to the family to be used to pay tuition and fees at the approved private school of the family's choice, rather than going into the public school system.
A report at the Times-Union explains that in order to be eligible for a scholarship to a private school, a student must be enrolled in public school for the two semesters prior to the year they receive the scholarship money. The student must also be currently enrolled in the federal Free and Reduced Lunch program. Families who fall below the Free and Reduced Lunch program guidelines, which typically include families of four who earn around $40,000 or less, are eligible to receive up to 90 . . . read more
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Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Many school districts have implemented technology initiatives that provide laptops or tablets to students. While these technologies open opportunities for learning outside of school, they also require parental oversight to ensure children aren't spending too much time online.
Turn your child into a stronger student by creating the right support structure and expectations. Use these nine tips to help maximize your child's academic success.


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Student loan interest rates on the rise
POSTED: Monday, May 12, 2014 - 3:50pm
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WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) — Subsidized student loans will get pricier this fall, thanks to Congress.
Students taking out government student loans could pay nearly a percentage point more in interest rates. Based on rates set at Wednesday's Treasury bond auction, undergraduate loans will likely pay an interest rate of around 4.66% and graduate school loans around 6.21%. That compares to 3.86% for undergraduates and 5.41% for graduates last year.
For seniors, with only one year of college left, it won't hurt as much. If they take out the maximum government student loans available for a year of $5,500, it could mean an additional $250 in interest payments over a 10-year period.
Freshmen, with at least four years of college ahead of them, will hurt more. They could pay $2,150 more over the life of the loan than what they'd owe if Congress had kept rates at 3.4%, according to the Institute for College Access & Success. The analysis is based on April estimates by the Congressional Budget Office.
Rates are expected to climb even higher in coming years.
It's a contentious issue, especially since student loan debt has skyrocketed in recent years.
Delinquent payments have also soared, making it a pressing political and financial issue for millions of Americans.
Many students graduate from college deep in debt and without jobs. It is second only to mortgages as the largest debt that consumers carry. In 2012, students on average owed nearly $29,400 in loans.
Last fall, subsidized loan rates were slated to double to 6.8% for undergraduates but Congress intervened with a new formula that kept rates low for 2013 but allowed them to rise with the markets.
Interest rates for all consumer loans have been low in recent years because the Federal Reserve has been buying Treasury bonds in a bid to keep interest rates low and help economic growth.
But as the Fed backs off its monthly bond purchases, interest rates are expected to creep up for all loans.
"Interest rates are rising and they're going to continue to rise as the Federal Reserve backs off (economic stimulus)," said Mark Kantrowitz, senior vice president at Edvisors Network, which provides advice on college scholarships and student loans.
Rates on student loans are based on the 10-year Treasury note, which yielded 2.61% Wednesday. Rates are capped for undergraduate loans at 8.25% and for graduates at 9.5%.
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Organization is your key to a successful day. Watch out for people who may try to trip you up or distract you from your main goal. If you have to share resources, make sure that you know who you`re sharing them with. You can go far with the right people beside you, but keeping the wrong company will do you much more harm than you realize. With these Stars, you are likely to get great support and assistance from friends and relatives just in the nick of time, so don`t be afraid to take advantage of it. No one is offering you anything that they can`t afford to give, which should make accepting their generous offers even easier.
Taurus is caught in a long and tiring tug-of-war with someone who wants the power just as bad as you do. If you let go for even one second, you`re sure to be on the losing end of the game. Focus all of your energy on your strength, and don`t give up no matter what. Others may accuse you of being radical or outrageous in your struggle, but once your mind is made up, it`s very difficult to sway you in another direction. Although you like to give most people the benefit of the doubt, there is someone near you today that can`t be trusted. Show them that no matter what they do to get your attention, you won`t let them distract you from what you consider to be your most important task.
Radical change could be on the horizon, and you just might be the catalyst. Your ideas are advanced right now, but do you have enough confidence in yourself to let them be known to the rest of the world? You may not have all of the answers quite yet, but you have enough information to impress almost anyone. Open up and let your opinions be heard. The more facts you can state off the top of your head, the better your chances of swaying someone else`s point of view around to your way of thinking. This is a good time for both deep thought and stimulating conversation.
Everyone has a different opinion about how the events of the day are supposed to unfold, which can make your job or home life extremely difficult. Keep in mind that your coworkers and friends are all coming from different backgrounds and experience levels, and then try to make everyone feel at ease with some of those very differences. Bringing a large group of people together is a difficult task with these Stars, but one that you`re up to when you`re at your best. Start with small groups of people that have just one thing in common and work from there. Even a little bit of forward progress gets you moving in the right direction.
The major relationships in your life could use an overhaul. If you`re having problems with your mom, dad, sister, brother, spouse or best friend, this is the time to begin sorting them out. You have a tendency to cling too tightly to the people you care about right now, which could be the source of the difficulty you`re currently facing. Take a step back and look at things from their point of view. If someone is asking you for more space, you really need to give it to them. Keep in mind that even though they`re out of your direct line of vision, that doesn`t mean that they`re entirely out of your life.
If you want to learn about something new, open your mind. You`re your own best teacher at the moment, and the more willing you are to experience the unknown, the more you will take away from the experience. Make a hypothesis, set up the experiment, and watch the magic take place in front of your very eyes. If something really extraordinary takes place, you might want to take notes so that you can duplicate the process at a later date for some of your more doubtful friends. Of course, there may also be a certain satisfaction in keeping what you learned a secret, so whether or not you want to reveal what took place is entirely up to you.
The more you make an effort to understand the people you spend time with, the more pleasant your time together will be. Let old family issues rest for awhile, especially if there isn`t any way to get everyone to agree on a workable solution. Wonderful new connections can also be made, so don`t hesitate to strike up a conversation with someone you`ve only seen a couple times before or even a complete stranger for that matter. As long as the two of you have one thing in common, it shouldn`t be difficult to keep the conversation moving along at a good pace.
If the balance at home is upset, it might be up to you to return it to its normal state. Don`t waste time sitting around wondering, `Why me?` You may be the only one that has the skills that it takes to get everyone to agree on a truce, but you have to make a solid effort not to let your temper get in the way. If older relatives are present during any part of the discussion, be sure to speak loudly and clearly when making your point. The potential for unfortunate misunderstandings is big right now, so make an effort to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
Sagittarius has an easy time meeting people and making friends. The best way to break the ice is to smile and offer a compliment to the person you want to talk to, but you`re sure to come up with ways to greet strangers on your own as well! You can relate well to the general public right now, and you aren`t afraid to go out on a limb. This is your chance to finally make eye contact with your secret crush, or to finally talk to the person you`ve been sitting next to on the bus for the past month. If you aren`t willing to take a chance, your chances of forming a rewarding new relationship are significantly reduced.
Money, or the lack thereof, is on your mind, but avoid doing something unethical or unreasonable to get more of it. You might think you`re in somewhat of a financial bind now, but if you act irrationally, you could wind up in even more hot water. Consider all of your options very carefully before making a move and don`t be afraid to consult a professional if you feel you`re in over your head or that the problem that you`re trying to resolve is beyond your level of expertise. Always proofread for errors after making each calculation and don`t hesitate to ask someone you trust to double-check your addition and subtraction.
Now that you finally have the energy to do everything that you want to do, make sure that you don`t let a single waking moment go to waste. Plan something for every single second of the day and don`t let anyone hold you back from doing what you set out to do. Share your outlook and your vision with everyone who will listen, and don`t worry about those who aren`t interested. The enthusiasm you have for living is contagious, so there should be at least one person who wants to join in the fun. Yes, your views are entirely your own, but the Universe is bound to be a better place once you share your unique outlook.
Focusing on one issue isn`t exactly your strong suit. Daydreams take you away from the things you should be doing, but you can`t even concentrate on them for very long. Give yourself a break and take some time away from work or family responsibilities if possible. A long walk in the park or a soothing bath may help you regain your focus and center your energy, but try not to overdue any type of strenuous activity. With these Stars, you`re much more suited to soothing sounds and beautiful scenery than you are to any type of chaos.
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Slackin N Mackin Vol.1 drops in January!
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Jarred drops new music as we await the arrival of his project, "Canvas".
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Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
An estimated 10,000 big cats are kept as pets and for profit in places like basements, backyards and roadside zoos throughout the U.S. today. In fact, the U.S. is thought to be home to more captive tigers than are found in the wild. Exact numbers are a mystery—nobody knows exactly how many dangerous big cats are being kept in private hands, under what conditions, and where.


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TUAW's Daily iOS App: The Incredible Machine
A little while back, we spotlighted the great game Casey's Contraptions in this space, and the credit was well-deserved at the time (and still is). But that game was inspired in large part by an older game called The Incredible Machine, worked on by programmer Jeff Tunnell. Tunnell recently went to work for Playdom, and that company is now owned by Disney's interactive arm. So when Tunnell also decided recently that he wanted to bring The Incredible Machine to iOS, Disney gladly helped out with publishing.
If I had to choose one, I'd say Casey's Contraptions is the more full-featured title, and my recommendation for that one is as strong as ever. But I also spent some time with Incredible Machine in Disney's booth at E3 this week, and it's a pretty solid title as well. The game comes with 60 levels, with more available in extra packs, and if you're a fan of the old game, most of your favorite items are back in play here. If you shot through Casey's and want another Rube Goldberg game to play, you can give this one a look as well.
Incredible Machine is currently available on the App Store as a universal version for iPad, and costs US$2.99.
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15 NUI Galway Research Students Awarded Health Related Scholarships
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Fifteen NUI Galway School of Medicine research students were recently awarded Summer Student Scholarships by the Health Research Board (HRB). The aim of the HRB Summer Student Scholarships is to encourage an interest in health research and to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the research process, research techniques and methodologies through conducting a summer project. The students will be supervised by academic and clinical staff at NUI Galway and Galway University Hospital and at the School Affiliated teaching Academies. The fifteen awardees from the School of Medicine are: Cliona Small from Knocknacarra, Galway; Maria Duignan from Boyle, Co Roscommon; Catherine Crowe from Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon; Máirtín Ó Maoláin from Dangan, Galway; Sorcha Kearney Wolnik from Shantalla, Galway; Fiachra O Deasmhunaigh from Bishoptown, Co Cork; Sarah Cormican from Oranmore, Co Galway; Domhnall O'Connor from Tullamore, Co Offaly; Tariq Esmail from Burlington, Canada; Dympna O' Dwyer from Mullagh, Co Clare; Mark Gurney from Grange, Co Sligo; Kate Dinneen from Barna, Co Galway; Robert McGrath from Loughrea, Co Galway; Urszula Donigiewicz from Carigtwohill, Co Sligo, Darren Kilmartin from Rosses Point, Co Sligo and Alan Jacobsen from Castlegar, Co Galway. The Scholarship scheme is open to undergraduate students who are studying in a health-related discipline in a university in Ireland and who are not in the final year of their degree course. The research project must be in one of the following research areas: applied biomedical research, clinical research, health services research and population health sciences research. The Scholarship will support the students' participation in research over the summer and they will receive €250 per week for a maximum of eight weeks. Professor Fidelma Dunne, Head of the School of Medicine at NUI Galway, said: "This is fantastic news for the School of Medicine and demonstrates yet again the success of our students nationally. It also demonstrates the mentorship provided by our clinical and academic staff in the partnership arrangement. In total we have 60 undergraduate students participating in research this summer, 15 of whom will now be supported by HRB. We have also a number of applications pending with the Welcome Foundation. The work of the students and their supervisors will culminate in an Undergraduate Research Day later in the year and to many publications in the national and international Medical literature." -Ends-
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NUI Galway Opens its Doors for Summer Schools
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
NUI Galway is offering secondary school students the choice of three separate Summer Schools in June, across the disciplines of Computing, Engineering and Science. Aimed at students in transition, fifth and sixth year, the summer schools are specially designed to give prospective students a real taste of University life through a wide range of hands-on practical activities. Caroline Loughnane, Director for Marketing and Communications at NUI Galway, says: "This is our third year of summer schools and they are proving hugely popular. Not only are summer schools a great opportunity to experience University life, but they also help participants to really find out what subjects and courses they will be best suited to in college. We recommend that secondary school students choose subjects they enjoy for their CAO options, and these summer schools are a great way of helping students to discover where their interests lie." From Monday 13 to Friday 17 June, the Computing Summer Camp introduces computing in a novel, fun and interactive way. Students, from first to sixth year, will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with a range of digitally-inspired topics including Digital Media, Games, Robotics, Programming and Animation. Participants will have the opportunity to use leading-edge technologies, from constructing and controlling robots that can interact with their environment, to directing a virtual 'mini-movie' that can be uploaded to a website and shared with friends. On Thursday, 23 June, the Engineering Summer School will offer a taste of experiences as wide-ranging as controlling a wastewater treatment plant remotely, building an eco-house; and for future Formula 1 engineers, designing a go-kart. There will also be a 'Frankenstein Design Feature' on how bioengineers make new body parts. Participants in the Engineering Summer School will also have the unique opportunity of being the first students ever to use the University's new Engineering Building. The state-of-the-art facility opens to all students in September. From Monday 27 to Tuesday 28 June, the Science Experience Summer Event will offer students two whole days to delve into a wide range of scientific disciplines in world class research facilities and institutes. The workshop will feature all disciplines of the College of Science including Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Prospective students will get a taste of life as a scientist with the opportunity to gain a closer view of the research facilities with tours, to take part in lab experiments and demonstrations and to speak to the lecturers and the scientists at NUI Galway. Spaces for all Summer Schools are limited so early booking is advised. The last date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 31 May. To find out more or for applications visit www.nuigalway.ie/summer-schools. -Ends-
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April 2011
HIV and The Criminal Law Seminar at NUI Galway
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
A public seminar on the topic HIV and the criminal law: combating stigma through science will take place next Tuesday, 3 May in NUI Galway. People who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who have, or are believed to have, put others at risk of acquiring HIV may be prosecuted in many countries. This great intrusion by the law into the lives of HIV-positive individuals in addition to issues regarding confidentiality, discriminatory treatment of certain individuals, and regarding HIV and sex education in schools have become a major concern for many people involved in HIV prevention and treatment, as well as those who provide all kinds of support for HIV-positive people. Dr Grace McCormack from the School of Zoology, School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway says; "The incidence of HIV in Ireland has increased dramatically since 1999 and we should all be aware of issues surrounding this infectious disease. This public seminar on criminalisation of HIV transmission is relevant to the public, to health care professionals, and to scientists who track the spread and evolution of the disease" This public seminar will take place in the MRI Annex, NUI Galway on Tuesday, 3 May, 2011 at 5.30 pm. The seminar will be given by Edwin J Bernard, who is a writer, editor and advocate specialising in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-related issues and is being held as part of the 18th International Conference on HIV Dynamics and Evolution, hosted by Dr Grace McCormack and Dr Simon Travers of NUI Galway at the Radisson Blue hotel from 1 to 4 May, 2011. "This is the first time this international conference has been held in Ireland and the seminar has been designed to bridge the gap between science and the public in this important area". For further information please contact Grace McCormack on 086 1003023 or email firstname.lastname@example.com -Ends-
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NUI Galway Student Awarded Prestigious International Prize
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
A doctoral fellow at the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC) at NUI Galway, Ciara Fitzgerald, was presented with second prize in the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Graduate Student Literature Review Prize at their annual meeting in Las Vegas recently. Originally from Bishopstown, Co Cork, Ciara's studies are funded under the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI 4) as part of the Irish Social Sciences Platform. Her research is focused on examining strategic planning and formulation practices in Irish Technology Transfer Office and her prize winning paper focused on Legitimacy, Mission and Management: Key Challenges for Technology Transfer Offices. The criteria for this global competition include topic saliency to AUTM members, adequate richness of discussion for application to practice, and strength of conceptual framework in organising the review. As a prize winner, Ciara was invited to attend the AUTM Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, where her achievement was announced at an all-conference session and where her award plaque was presented. Furthermore, she was invited to present her work at the Conference. "This is an outstanding achievement for Ciara and all at CISC at NUI Galway would like to congratulate her on her success" said Dr James Cunningham, Director of the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change at NUI Galway. -Ends-
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NUI Galway School of Medicine Team Win Jack Flanagan Medal
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
The Dublin Ageing Research Network (DARN) sponsored 2011 Jack Flanagan Intervarsity Competition took place on Wednesday, 6 April 2011 in Dublin. The event was won by the NUI Galway School of Medicine team which included Larissa Higgins, Tara McDonnell, Tara Tarmey and Teresa O'Dowd. The winners were awarded the Jack Flanagan Medal in Gerontology and a cash bursary. The competition, named after Dr Jack Flanagan, Ireland's first doctor to specialise in modern day geriatric medicine, originated as an intervarsity competition between the penultimate year students of Dublin medical schools and has in recent years expanded to include Galway and Cork medical schools. The event focuses on student teams from each of the medical schools being challenged on their knowledge of medicine and psychiatric programmes and how they interrelate with an ageing population. The competition takes the form of a clinical-pathological review where competitors are given a case to analyse and must formulate a care plan and diagnosis for the patient. Professor Fidelma Dunne, Head of the School of Medicine at NUI Galway, commended the students on their performance at the event and looks forward to hosting the Jack Flanagan Medal at NUI Galway in 2012. -Ends-
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Bronnadh seic €5,000 ar Choiste Tuismitheoirí Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Bhronn mic léinn Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, An Cheathrú Rua seic €5,000 ar Choiste Tuismitheoirí Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin ar an Déardaoin, 14 Aibreán 2011. Bailíodh an t-airgead seo i rith Sheachtain na Mac Léinn (14-17 Márta 2011) san Acadamh ar an gCeathrú Rua. Tá feachtas bailiúchán airgid ar bun faoi láthair ag Coiste na dTuismitheoirí agus cabhróidh an t-airgead le háiseanna spóirt a fheabhsú agus a fhorbairt sa scoil. Bhí mic léinn agus foireann an Acadaimh le feiceáil thart timpeall na Ceathrún Rua le linn Sheachtain na Mac Léinn ag bailiú airgid, go háirithe ar an Máirt, 15 Márta mar a rinne siad brú leapa ó TG4 anoir go dtí An Cheathrú Rua. I measc na n-imeachtaí a bhí eagraithe bhí clár beo Iris Aniar ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Brú Leapa ó TG4 go dtí An Cheathrú Rua, Oíche Scóladh na Scoláirí, buíon ceoil sna tithe tabhairne, Lá Spóirt, Comórtas Scoraíochta srl. D'eagraigh An Cumann Sóisialta na himeachtaí ar fad agus is iontach an scéal é go bhfuil €5,000 bailithe acu i bhfianaise a laghad airgid atá le caitheamh ag daoine. Ba seo an cúigú Seachtain na Mac Léinn ar an gCeathrú Rua. Cuireann mic léinn agus foireann an Acadaimh an-bhéim ar charanachtaí agus le cúig bliana anuas, tá suas le €25,000 bailithe ag muintir an Acadaimh do charanachtaí áitiúla. "Táimid thar a bheith buíoch díobh siúd ar fad a thug tacaíocht dúinn", a dúirt Oifigeach na Mac Léinn, Louise Ní Dháibhéid. "Tá airgead gann ar dhaoine faoi láthair ach níor loic muintir na háite agus táimid an-sásta leis an méid a bailíodh i bhfianaise na géarchéime eacnamaíochta". Tá breis is 100 mac léinn i mbun staidéir ar chúrsaí lánaimseartha san Acadamh ar an gCeathrú Rua faoi láthair agus a bhformhór mór ag cur fúthu sa cheantar. Is í seo an t-aon institiúid oideachais sa tír atá lonnaithe faoin tuath agus fágann sin go bhfuil dlúthbhaint ag na mic léinn leis an bpobal áitiúil. -Críoch-
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Adult Education Open Evening at NUI Galway
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
An information evening on Adult and Continuing Education courses available from NUI Galway takes place in the Orbsen Building on campus, on Thursday, 5 May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Over 30 part-time courses will be showcased at the event. NUI Galway's Adult and Continuing Education part-time programmes are available from foundation level studies through to Masters level. All are available in a modular, flexible format and can be taken through traditional classroom mode or via distance learning for students who are unable to attend the campus on a weekly basis. Nuala McGuinn, Adult Education Development Officer at NUI Galway says, "There has never been a better time for prospective students to refocus their careers. A number of our new programmes including the one-year specialist diploma programmes in Medical Device Science, Environmental Sustainability and Lean & Quality Systems are directly focused on employment and the emerging skill needs of Irish industry." For those interested in pursuing a Degree award in a Science and Technology area, the blended learning Diploma/BSc in Science and Technology Studies is available on a modular basis allowing students to select modules in accordance with family and work commitments. Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Process and Product Improvement are the focal points of the Masters in Technology Management and its related Diplomas in Innovation Management and Technology Commercialisation. "These are offered in conjunction with UL and UCC under the auspices of the Atlantic University Alliance (AUA)", explains Nuala McGuinn, Adult Education Development Officer. One of the newer courses on offer this year is the BA in Early Childhood Studies & Practice which focuses on the training needs of childcare practitioners while the popular BA in Training & Education has been available over a number of years and provides vocational trainers, HR specialists and those in the community/voluntary sector with the knowledge and skills required for today's training professionals. For students who wish to pursue a shorter term award, Diplomas are available in Gemmology, French, Italian, Spanish, Psychology of Counselling, Irish, General Studies and many more. All Diplomas are two-years in duration with classes taking place on campus or at outreach centres one evening per week. Conscious of the many financial pressures placed on students today, NUI Galway facilitates payment on a semester by semester basis. In addition, the University has re-launched its Fees Scholarship initiative which allows a 50 per cent reduction in fees for people who have recently become unemployed and wish to study certain modules or specific programmes which address the future skills of the 'smart economy'. Further details of this scheme can be provided by individual course co-ordinators. Applications for all programmes are accepted from April. For further details on the information evening or on any of the Adult and Continuing Education programmes contact 091 492062 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Full details on all courses are available at www.nuigalway.ie/adulteducation. -Ends-
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New Príomhfheidhmeannach of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge Appointed
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Leascheannaire (Deputy Head) Raidió na Gaeltachta Dónall Ó Braonáin has been appointed Príomhfheidhmeannach (Chief Executive) of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge at NUI Galway. Dónall Ó Braonáin has won graduate scholarships in both Irish and Latin at University College Dublin. Following an MA in Irish and postgraduate training in Linguistics, Philology and Palaeography, he lectured in the Department of Modern Irish in UCD for several years and worked on academic publishing projects in the Royal Irish Academy (Dictionary of Irish Biography, Foclóir na Nua-Ghaeilge). He joined RTÉ as a journalist in 1999 and reported extensively from the Tribunals of Inquiry, the Courts and local, European and general elections while working as a reporter and sub-editor with Nuacht RTÉ and TG4 and as a producer with Raidió na Gaeltachta. A former presenter of Nuachtiris on RTÉ Radio 1, he contributes regularly to the Scottish Gaelic service BBC Radio nan Gàidheal. He has commentated on major events such as the election of Pope Benedict XVI and the state funerals of Charles Haughey and Patrick Hillery. He is a former chair of the Dublin Broadcasting Branch of the National Union of Journalists and a former secretary to the ICTU/RTÉ Group of Unions. Appointed Leascheannaire of Raidió na Gaeltachta in 2006, he was responsible for Editorial Operations, Financial and Human Resource Management, Regional Development and the Broadcast Archive at the station headquarters in Casla, Co. Galway. Dónall is particularly experienced in directing organisational change and performance management programmes and has a strong interest in regional development. Welcoming Mr Ó Braonáin's appointment, NUI Galway President Dr. James J. Browne said "the appointment of Dónall Ó Braonáin as Príomhfheidhmeannach of an tAcadamh is an excellent one. I look forward to working with him in promoting third level education through Irish on campus, in the Gaeltacht centres, among the Irish community and the Diaspora." -Ends-
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Leinster scoops Debating Science Issues All-Ireland Finals
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
St. Vincent's Secondary School, Dundalk, Co. Louth were declared the All-Ireland winners of Debating Science Issues (DSI) 2011. The grand final, which took place at the Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin on April 14, was the result of a field of 56 schools narrowing to just four. The confident team from Dundalk persuaded Professor Tom Sherry, Dean of Science at NUI Galway, Dr Amy Sanders, Wellcome Trust Special Projects Manager, and Professor Orla Shiels Lecturer in Pathology and Medical Jurisprudence, that "animal testing is necessary for the advancement of disease treatment". Colaiste an Phiarsaigh of Glanmire Co. Cork were the Runners up at the Final. Ulster was represented by St. Catherine's Vocational School, Killybegs, Co. Donegal and Connacht by St. Joseph's College Garbally, Co. Galway. Debating Science Issues is a cross border schools science debating competition supported by a Wellcome Trust People Award for four consecutive years and involves eight collaborating partners: the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway, W5 in Belfast, Biomedical Diagnostics Institute at DCU, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, CRANN at TCD, CLARITY at UCD, and Tyndall National Institute and Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre both at UCC. The competition encourages young people to engage in debate on the cultural, societal and ethical implications of advances in biomedical science. Schools taking part initially receive a three hour biomedical, bioethical workshop to facilitate discussion on the ethical issues raised by stem cell research, genetically modified food, nanotechnology, health and self-testing kits or flu vaccinations. School students research further in preparation for the debate motion related to the initial workshop. From there, the debate motions circulate so that students debate on an array of controversial topical issues. Boston Scientific and NUI Galway's College of Science sponsored the provincial trophies and prizes. Other judges at the DSI grand final included Professor Tim O' Brien, Director of REMEDI; Danielle Barron, Editor of the Irish Medical News; Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, Editor of the Irish Medical News; Professor Gerry McKenna, Executive Director of CRANN, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ulster; Dr Louise Mylotte, Lecturer in Biology at St. Angela's College, Sligo; and Dr Marion Boland Scientific Programme Manager at Science Foundation Ireland. REMEDI's Outreach Officer and competition co-ordinator, Danielle Nicholson, said: "Debating Science Issues tackles many of the prevailing big scientific, philosophical dilemmas. Students discussed the methods of science and utilitarianism and debated the moral status of the embryo; I was impressed." Connacht team mentor and teacher Fr. Iomar Daniels from Garbally College said of the initiative, "DSI has shown the students the importance and relevance of science and how it permeates the entire fabric of our society." -Ends-
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Call for Action to Improve Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medicines in Ireland
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
A new study undertaken by the Centre for Health from Environment at NUI Galway's Ryan Institute, finds most unwanted or leftover prescription medicines are disposed of incorrectly. Disposal of medicines by flushing down sinks and toilets, or including in general household waste, is a common occurrence and may result in environmental contamination. The research was conducted by 2nd year medical students at NUI Galway, Sarah Cormican and Michelle Furey. Out of 207 people surveyed for the Public Awareness Regarding the Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medicines in Galway City study, most had leftover medicines in their home but only one third regularly returned them to a pharmacy. Over half of respondents reported disposing of unwanted medicines along with general household waste, by flushing down toilets and sinks, or by burning. The study was undertaken in the context of international reports which show that many people do not know that unwanted medicines should not be by thrown into household waste or flushed down toilets or sinks. This is because the drugs can eventually end up in rivers and ground water and may contaminate drinking water supply. "We know that drugs are designed to have biological effects at low concentrations and therefore it makes no sense to take the risk of disposing of them in this way," explained Professor Martin Cormican, Director of the Centre for Health from Environment at NUI Galway. He added, "The levels of drugs in the environment are probably too low to have acute toxic effects, but the potential health and environmental impacts of long-term exposure to low levels of many different drugs is very difficult to assess." The study concluded that when respondents were given advice by a health-care professional, over half would be more likely to dispose of medicines correctly. In Ireland there is an additional problem because there is no ongoing national system for the safe disposal of unwanted medicines. Many retail pharmacies will take back unwanted medicines, but they do this on a goodwill basis and at a considerable cost to them. The HSE have in the past organised 'dump campaigns' for unwanted medicines but these are not a regular event. Professor Martin Cormican added, "The project highlights the need to put in place a national system for safe disposal of unwanted medicines similar to the battery recycling scheme. There is also a need for action to let people know about the need for safe disposal." -Ends-
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Zydus Wellness Q1FY15 results update
Zydus again posted a subdued quarter in terms of Net Sales/EBITDA/APAT which declined by 6.5%/10.1%/25.0% YoY respectively. Gross profit also declined by 4.2% YoY though Gross margins improved by 155bps YoY to 72.1%.
Decline in revenue: Net Sales for Q1FY15 flat at Rs. 107.5cr and up by 4% QoQ mainly due to lost pipeline opportunity. The company is undergoing a change on "go-market" activity under which it is consolidating its distribution network. Direct towns have been completed and indirect towns would be streamlined till Aug'14.
Sugar Free: ZWL has maintained its share of 93% in the category, which is growing at a CAGR of 17%. During Q1FY15 (effective from 1st june'14) the company has taken price hike in Sugar free gold
Everyuth: Skin care category continues to remain under pressure however its recent launch "Tulsi & Turmeric" face wash has received positive response from the market and which helped the company in garner 0.2% market share in 2 months, which is commendable considering the overall 2.8% market share of ZWL in the category.
Nutralite: The margarine category is not growing and being the market leader ZWL is also not currently spending much on it. The company is facing competition on institution business (which accounts for 70%) from unorganized segment as is a price sensitive market. Hence the company has taken price cut during the quarter which is likely to help the company in long run. It would launch nutralite premium in retail segment in Q3.
EBITDA margin declined led by one-time cost: EBITDA has declined by 10.1% YoY to Rs 15.4cr and EBITDA margin was down by 66 bps YoY to 15.3% in Q1FY15 and by ~450bps QoQ. The decline in margin is mainly attributed to one-time expense which the company has incured to streamline its distribution network. It has also provided distributor subsidy effective for 12-15 months to compensate and motivate the distributors. Adjusting for same, EBITDA would have increased by 11% YoY.
APAT down by 25% YoY: Despite jump in Other income (Rs 6 cr v/s Rs 3.8 cr in Q1FY13 and Rs 5.6 cr in Q4FY14), the APAT was down by 25% YoY and 21.6% QoQ to Rs 17.05cr. Tax rate has increased to 10.2% in Q1FY15 as against 8.5% in Q4FY14 and write-back in Q1FY13. Therefore, PAT margin was down by 423bps YoY and 460 bps QoQ to 16.9% lowest in last 2 years.
Management changes: Dr Shravil Patel (Pankaj Patel's son), has been appointed as Chairman of the company
Valuation & Recommendation
Due to ongoing restructuring in distribution channel, the company has witnesses decline in sales which is expected to normalize from only Q3 onwards. At CMP, stock is trading at a PE of 22.2x/20.0x of FY15E and FY16E earnings respectively. Considering better 2HFY15 and positive outlook about FY16 we have assigned a multiple of 22x on FY16E earnings which translates into Target Price of Rs 630 per share. We maintain HOLD.
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