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Im in Ohio and we have a very saturated ground and we have had snow melt and lots of rain on top of it. My basement walls have always gotten damp/wet in a couple areas only after a hard rain. But for the first time last week, water came up through the floor. It was coming from an old drain that has been plugged for 4 years. It came from cracks in the floor and it created new cracks. Can anyone suggest remedies? Or give me an explanation of how this is happening and how big of problem it is?? We want to finish our basement but we need to get this fixed first. HELP!!
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I think the midwest is getting some unusually heavy rain now. My answer is to go and get a sump pump & a hose Find a low spot in the floor & put it in. C.
I already have one sump pump. It has 3 drain pipes running into it and it works fine. It doesnt take on any water unless it has rained. Last week during a extended heavy rain when water started coming up through the floor, the sump was working properly and running every 55 seconds pumping water out.
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my note II was running without sd card for a week due to sd card malfunction and have been shown internal memory full warning for past few days. this morning my phone ran very slow so i rebooted my handheld. when the device restarted, it only stayed on the GT-N7105 screen forever and did not move on further. i tried to press the up, home power keys and hope it would enter the CWM mode but it just looped with N7105 screen?
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After 15 or 20 ocean cruises, we were not sure what to expect. The American Queen exceeded our expectations in every way--comfort, food, entertainment, excursions, staff professionalism and kindness. The theme of our cruise was "big band" and we enjoyed every show. We went to after hours music in "Engine Room Bar" every night. Whether it was Dixieland, country, or mainstream big band sound, every day the entertainment was first-rate and lots of fun.
The food was Southern, Cajun, and Creole for the most part. We did have steak, lobster tails, and prime rib as well. We ate breakfast in the Front Porch most days which had typical breakfast food, including grits of course, and made to order eggs, omelets, and pancakes. Lunch we usually had in the beautiful dining room which always had a buffet with many salads, soup of the day, carvery of the day, and also menu items. Dinner was four courses with many choices and always delicious.
Our room was very comfortable. We could More sit on the deck and relax and read. We also could sleep with the doors open to the Mississippi. The boat is beautiful, well-maintained, and has many options for relaxing in public spaces.
Each port was interesting--Natchez, St. Francisville, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, and fabulous plantations such as Nottaway. Hop-on and Hop-off buses were provided in the cost of the trip. If you chose, you could have "special excursions". We took two of those and were impressed by both.
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I am so completely thrilled to announce that Sam is now the proud new owner of a DISCOVERY BIKE by Freedom Concepts! And better yet.... wait for it... wait for it.... I was able to get it covered by our medical insurance.
For starters I should mention, for those of you who don't know, the Discovery Bike is an adaptive mobility device for persons with special needs. This is not the kind of bike you would purchase for a typically developing child and once you see the price tag you will notice that it leaves your average $60 huffy in the dust. As with all things created with persons with special needs in mind, the Discovery Bike is expensive... think used car, 1 year college room and board or new appliances for your kitchen. Seriously, unless you have a child who clearly could not ride another bike due to medical issues or physical disabilities, you would not even consider entertaining the thought of purchasing a $4000.00 + bike for them. As beneficial as this sort of adaptive equipment may be for your child with special needs, you would also know that your insurance company, most likely, will not even consider a bike as a coverable expense making an adaptive device of this sort unattainable for many.
However, it is possible.... and I will tell you how I did it.
Please note that our results are not typical and I offer these tips to you for no other reason that they worked for us, but that does not guarantee that it will work for you. In the past we have been successful in acquiring a number of DME (durable medical equipment) items for Sam such as bath chairs, feeding pumps, suction machine, special needs car seat, feeder seats, therapy swing and most recently a Discovery Bike by Freedom Concepts. The process is roughly the same no matter what you are trying to acquire and sometimes you will be successful and other times, even after several appeals, you will fail. It is all part of being an advocate for your child with special needs.
The first thing that I will stress is to do your research! Read product descriptions, google the item you are interested in to find what other parents have to say about it and when possible request to see the item in person. Compare with other similar items and all accessories. Find out what accessories need to be ordered with the item and which could be ordered later... (***for example my son had a tumble form feeder seat. Due to the length of his g-tube feedings he would get sweaty and sometimes get a heat rash on his back. I found that tumble forms made a cover for the seat that could reduce sweating and was machine washable. Fabulous! However, our insurance would not cover this item. I found out at a later time that had the cover been purchased with the chair as an accessory it would have been covered.) Does the item have the potential to grow with your child (insurance companies like this one) or does it have a warranty? And most importantly make sure that you can justify the item itself as well as any accessories as medically necessary items. If the item you are looking for can only be found in specialty catalogs or websites gear specifically for persons with special needs that can work in your favor... and you can use the wording used to describe the item to help support your case. You must be able to prove that your child cannot use a standard made, off the rack, found at Toys R Us version of the item and you need to be able to support your claims.
Once you reach the point were you feel you could sell this product to just about anyone, you are ready to start collecting your letters of medical necessity. ***a tip.... if you have a nurse case manager... use them. Our nurse case manager was able to talk to insurance supervisors on our behalf and not only found out exactly what was required but she was able to keep me up to speed on the progress of our claim. She was able to direct me to a contact person at the insurance company to whom I had all the documentation sent to.... and they were expecting it and were already aware of what we were asking them to consider. This not only helps to speed up the process but it put our claim directly into the hands of someone who could make things happen. On one occasion I was told by a representative from my insurance company that "oh... we do have on record that we received something from you but it looked like a letter of medical necessity... we don't read those and it was just put into your file...". Now I am sure that was information that should have not been shared with me however, that clearly told me what I was up against. In actuality, it was a request for reimbursement but that clearly told me what I was up against. From then on I made sure that the nurse case manager was involved with all my claims because I could just call her to check on the status... if she had not heard anything she would go to bat for me and request further information... ultimately forcing someone to read the documentation that I sent them. ***another tip... Don't accept a NO from someone who doesn't have the power to give you a YES to begin with. Also as you speak with your nurse case manager and pled your case, they will make notes of your conversation and be able to provide even more info than what you state in your letter. This will allow you to keep your letter short and sweet but still make sure your voice is heard.
In writing your letter of medical necessity, concise wording is important. Yes, you should write one as your child's Advocate and think of it as a cover letter so to speak to tie all the other letters together. Your letter can be a bit less formal but should still clearly and unbiasedly state the facts. You should make a conscious effort to avoid using words that could sabotage your efforts. *** for example... Don't use Stroller (insurance companies don't like to cover strollers), DO USE Pediatric Wheelchair or Mobility/Transportation Device. Don't use Bike (unless in the name as in Discovery Bike), DO USE Adaptive Mobility Device or Therapy Aid. Also remember when requesting letters of medical necessity from Doctors, therapist, specialist etc to make sure that they avoid using any sabotage words in their letters also and request that they mention the same highlights that you mention in your letter. When gathering letters, I usually ask to speak to the nurse of the specialist or pediatrician that I am requesting a letter from. I find that they usually have more time to spend with me on the phone, they will email me a rough draft, make any corrections and then take the final letter to the doctor for their signature and final approval. I have found that by doing it this way I can get a much more detailed letter and I can help script it so that there is a nice cohesion between all the letters (I submitted 5 to get Sam's bike). And I try to get letters from everyone. For example, if I am mentioning how a particular item would provide benefits that could improve my child's respiratory health (as in a flexible neoprine harness to allow for full chest expansion when breathing), or improve GI function and provide neurological benefits (as in the reciprocal motion of a pedaling), or could offer my child a lifetime of weight management tools and other fitness benefits (physical activity is essential for persons with Down syndrome as it is well documented that they have issues with weight management and low tone... an exercise plan early on provides a lifetime of benefits) I make sure to get letters of medical necessity from each specialist that could support all my claims. (GI, neurologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, pediatrician, therapists etc). You may also want to mention how an item would be beneficial to a caregiver helping them to reduce the risk of injury to themselves or the child (as when requesting bath chairs, lifting devices, hospital beds for the home etc).
You should document and be able to support everything you are asking for from a medical stand point. ***For example... if you are requesting a specific harness or accessory make sure to mention why that is important. Mention if this item is needed to keep your child safe, help to manage his reflux by keeping him upright or essential for proper positioning to keep their airway open and so on. Also note that initially, it will not always be someone with a medical degree who will be reading your letters of medical necessity. So especially if you are going to mention a rare or a somewhat little-known condition, or use a big medical term you might want to add a brief laymen's description. ***For example if you are going to list "Severe Oral Dysphagia" as a reason for medical necessity, the person reviewing your claim might not know that it is another name for "difficulty swallowing" so upon reviewing your plan they may not find "Dysphagia" as a condition that meets their criteria when in actuality "feeding issues, difficulty swallowing as a result of a defect or injury and oral motor difficulties" for example, are covered expenses. It is all in how it is worded and coded. However if the person doing the review does not know that these terms can sometimes be interchanged and could mean the same thing, your claim can be denied. So sometimes it is in your best interest to provide a little extra explanation for some diagnosis. In the same breath... short and sweet is your best option. Your letter will most likely be skimmed at best so lay your points out clearly and do it all in one page. This is another instance when a nurse case manager could help intervene and request that your claim be put in the hands of physician reviewer or other person who is knowledgeable of your child's condition or medical history.
I usually request that all the letters of medical necessity are sent to me and then I give them (along with the scripts) to our DME (Durable Medical Equipment) provider who submits them to the insurance company with all the proper codes. If you don't already have a DME provider, you can get a list of providers through your insurance company... make sure they are In Network. Depending on the item, you may even be able to have your child's therapist, or doctor submit the claim for you... sometimes you can even work with their school for some items.
Often times there is a waiting period to determine if a certain item is medically necessary or is a luxury item. This pre-determination period or pre-authorization period may vary and does not guarantee coverage... only whether or not an item meets the criteria of medical necessity. And remember that you can ALWAYS appeal. It is also acceptable to ask why your claim was denied and resubmit new info. Sometimes you will find that some items are just not covered by your insurance and no amount of appealing will get you what you want. But you can also request for them to provide you with the criteria used to determine coverage. **** for example Sam has Hirschsprung's disease and as a result had nearly his entire large intestine removed... leaving him with loose and frequent stools requiring him to wear diapers. I have tried my hardest to get our insurance company to cover his diapers, which are special order from a medical supply company, to no avail. When I requested my insurance company to provide me the reason they were not covered, I was given the response that "his condition was not the result of an illness or injury". After several phone calls I realized that they had no idea what Hirschsprung's disease was... so I submitted several more letters of medical necessity and described in detail what HD was and how it effected Sam. The letter I received after that is "Diapers are not a coverable expense" and because Sam is only 7, diapers are considered a luxury item and no amount of persuading was going to convince them otherwise. So although we are still paying out the nose for diapers... every year I submit another claim to see if his diapers will be covered. You never know exactly who is going to review your claims and sometimes there are instances when certain items fall in to "gray areas" where determination is left to a insurance representative's interpretation of your plan coverage. This is when a nurse case manager could also help you pled your case. So in the end you can't win all the time but you can win some of the time.
Mommyologists and child advocates everywhere know that dealing with your insurance company is not about winning the war but rather winning small battles.
Below is a copy of the actual letter that I sent to our insurance company requesting a Discovery Bike for Sam (personal info removed). This letter is no literary masterpiece but it got the job done... along with the several other letters of medical necessity from other medical professionals and therapists and documentation about the product itself.
Also know that there are several organizations out there that assist with funding for special needs equipment. If you are looking at getting a Discovery Bike please check out Project Mobility because they are doing amazing things at the Bike Rack... you will be inspired!
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As CEO of Portland-based Mercy Corps, Neal Keny-Guyer has seen enough rickety elevators in Third World countries to think of them as likely death boxes, and takes the stairs even in the organization's shiny new global headquarters in Old Town.
The congenial 55-year-old sees a lot of failing infrastructure as Mercy Corps' globe-trotting top ambassador — a fitting role for a Tennessee-born, North Carolina-educated gentleman who has retained his Southern graciousness as well as a slight twang. Keny-Guyer might fly one week to Zimbabwe, where Mercy Corps, an international aid nonprofit, pays for school improvements and medical supplies for orphans, and the next week to a Denver event sponsored by Western Union, which has partnered with Mercy Corps on programs that improve financial literacy. But he wasn't always the agency's public face.
"When I first came here, Mercy Corps was very different," Keny-Guyer says. "I was involved much more in operations… I can remember the days when I read every single proposal." He adds, laughing, "Now I'm lucky to even know what we're doing half the time." When he joined as CEO 15 years ago, Mercy Corps was in about 15 countries with a budget of $30 million. Today Mercy Corps is in 40 countries with a budget of $278 million.
The most recent growth spurt happened virtually overnight. Revenue quadrupled from 2004 to 2005 because the agency happened to have staff in Indonesia when the Indian Ocean tsunami hit. Mercy Corps workers were on the ground in the Sumatran city of Banda Aceh, ground zero of the disaster, within 24 hours. Donations rolled in thanks to an aggressive Web fundraising campaign and the agency's reputation as a tight ship. Keny-Guyer, who was a director at the behemoth international aid agency Save the Children before joining Mercy Corps, refuses to take credit for Mercy Corps' growth spurt. "I wouldn't underestimate the importance of being in the right place at the right time," he says.
But luck can't explain how Mercy Corps scaled up so quickly without major growing pains. There were a few bumps, most notably the end of one of Mercy Corps' proudest claims to fame: its unusually low overhead.
Non-program costs ballooned from 5% to between 11% and 13% as Mercy Corps expanded its internal auditing department and improved employee benefits. The increase made some of Mercy Corps' staff and board members wonder if the organization was growing too fast, but Keny-Guyer says it's necessary in order to remain accountable to donors and the government. "As long as we can stay roughly between 10% and 15%, we'll feel like we're meeting all the best standards out there," he says.
But there is no sign that Mercy Corps has overextended itself. The organization seems poised for steady growth with its solid corporate partnerships, high marks from ratings agencies and the opening of its global headquarters this month. Keny-Guyer says Mercy Corps has the edge in what he calls "Web-based storytelling" — using Web and social media to explain aid efforts to donors using videos, pictures and blog posts from the field.
Catastrophic change is routine for Mercy Corps, which adapted smoothly to its new size and scope. Revenue fluctuates wildly due to world events, so much that the agency calculates two budgets: a core budget that includes unrestricted private donations that don't vary much, and a restricted budget of donations made to programs. (In 2007, when there were no major disasters, revenue was $26 million; it jumped to $49 million in 2008 after the Chinese earthquake.) Keny-Guyer says Mercy Corps' greatest long-term challenge is climate change, which causes migration, conflicts over resources and freak natural disasters.
Mercy Corps' greatest short-term challenge is another disaster, the recession. Lehman Brothers collapsed a month before the grand opening of the first Mercy Corps Action Center, an open lobby designed to educate high school students in Manhattan about Mercy Corps' efforts, and patrons abruptly pulled or reduced their pledges. Other donors didn't cut back as much as Keny-Guyer expected, but the agency had to cut costs everywhere but field operations. Travel and consultants were reduced, almost all the executives took voluntary salary freezes, and 22 employees were laid off in January.
The ability to mobilize and demobilize efficiently is one of the arts of international aid, Keny-Guyer says. Mercy Corps' disaster training seems to have translated to its business strategy. The same flexibility and levelheadedness it uses in emergencies has kept the young organization on its feet and moving forward.
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Pine Grove, PA 17963
Phone: (570) 345-4099
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Entertainment Venues
»Schuylkill County Fairgrounds
Besides hosting the Schuylkill County Fair, the Fairgrounds is a grandiose venue that hosts diverse events all year round. From livestock markets to music festivals, this multi-utility space offers modern amenities to transform every event into a success story. Apart from the events, the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds at times, is frequented by tourists from far-off areas who come here to bask in its serene atmosphere as well as to experience an unforgettable nature trail amidst the greens. Call ahead to know more.
»Gretna Music
"Dedicated to the presentation of a broad range of excellent classical music and jazz with an emphasis on communication between musicians and audience," this not-for-profit Pennsylvania corporation serves its mission through concerts, master classes and pre-concert talks. Gretna Music is host to two annual music festivals: Music at Gretna in Mt. Gretna, PA and Gretna Music at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA.
»Lebanon Community Theatre
Enjoy comedies, musicals and dramas in the theater at Stoever's Dam Park, known as Lebanon Community Theatre.
»Schuylkill County Council For The Arts
Frank D. Yuengling Mansion is located at Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is a large three story house built in the Tudor-Jacobean style and has 20 plus rooms. It was built in 1913 C.E and is made of brick, stucco, and half-timbering. The mansion is currently managed by the Schuylkill County Council For The Arts and they use it as a cultural center and education facility. It was added to the National Registrar of Historic Places on April 18, 1979.
»Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Operational since 1972, Penn National Race Course has been entertaining crowds with thrilling races. A prestigious racing track, you have the chance to see well bred, beautiful racing horses here. The track is a mile long and has one of the well maintained stables in Pennsylvania with 1200 stalls. For those who like to gamble, there is the Hollywood Casino with more than 2000 slot machines. Come here and catch some live entertainment and take advantage of the excellent dining facilities here. On race days, the place comes alive with hundreds of people cheering for their horses. Drop by for a one of its kind adrenaline rush at Penn National Race Course.
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This magical holiday event at Hersheypark features over one million twinkling lights, more than 20 rides, Santa and his reindeer, and entertainment for the whole family. Held in December.
»The Star Pavilion
For those who prefer a closer view of on-stage action, the Star Pavilion at the Hershey Park Stadium is the place for you. Located at the northern end of the stadium, the Star Pavilion was opened in the year 1996, and holds up to 7300 people. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poison and Chicago have performed here.
»Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Settled in the green plains of Mount Gretna, this theater has been home to several phenomenal plays since its inception. The Mt. Gretna Playhouse hosts dramas and comedies produced by the Gretna Theater Company, a reputed theater organization in the town. The theater also hosts special live acts for children. Check website for a detailed event schedule.
»Hersheypark Stadium
The Hersheypark Stadium can hold up to 30,000 people at once, and it is the most popular venue for sporting and musical events between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It plays host to athletic meets, the PIAA Football and Soccer Championships, and the annual Summer Concert Series. Music legends such as U2, The Who and the Dave Matthews Band have performed here. President Eisenhower's birthday was once celebrated here too, in the 1950's! Call ahead for upcoming shows.
»Giant Center
Home to the Hershey Bears, this center offers some rough ice hockey action for the wild and ice skating for the mild. Join 10,000 fans screaming their lungs out and if you are lucky, join them from one of the 40 luxury boxes. Tours are organized for those interested in the scoop on all the behind-the-scenes action. Skating classes are also held every Saturday. Once you have had enough action on ice, head to one of the numerous restaurants to replenish your energy. Check their website or call ahead for upcoming games.
»Hershey Theatre
An architecturally significant structure, the Hershey Theatre has been the center for arts and culture in Downtown Hershey since the 1930's. Visitors are struck by its grand beauty as soon as they enter. The Grand Lobby, ornate ceilings, Italian tiled flooring, all reflect detailed craftsmanship. The most interesting part is the arched ceiling that was designed to replicate St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice. The theater's symbol, a gold winged lion, is placed just above the majestic stage. Besides its splendid architecture, the theater is a well known stage for art and drama. Ballets, Broadway shows, plays, musicals are held here regularly. It is equipped with the best audio-visual technical instruments and offers comfortable seating. The theater can also be rented for various events and functions. Call ahead or check their website for upcoming shows.


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Aga Khan University and The University of Texas at Austin Form Academic Partnership-2008-04-14Posted April 8th, 2012 by librarian-hd
The University of Texas at Austin
14 April 2008
Aga Khan University and The University of Texas at Austin Form Academic Partnership
The University of Texas at Austin has established a five-year exchange agreement with Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan, which has campuses in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The agreement includes research collaborations, special events and lectures, secondary teaching training programs, and faculty and student exchanges.
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IIS Opens Job Vacancy Section on their Website - 2011-03-16Posted March 21st, 2011 by heritage
Message from the Institute of Ismaili Studies:
I would be grateful you would draw the attention of your members to our new online vacancy section on www.iis.ac.uk
Kind Regards
Dr P.Amanda Harris
Head of Human Resources Department
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
210 Euston Road
Tel : +44 (0)20 7756 2752
Fax: +44 (0)20 7756 2740
Website: www.iis.ac.uk
E-Mail: email@example.com
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User comments on Mata SalamatPosted February 16th, 2011 by heritage
Comment in the Ismaili.net Guestbook:
Her Highness Begum om habibeh
On February 16th, 2011 Ulrich Imming (not verified) says:
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Z'bar govt in public property lease scam - 2011-01-17Posted February 3rd, 2011 by heritage
Zanzibar government has contravened laid down procedures in leasing out two of its Forodhani Beach buildings and a garden to a hotel group for 99 years, it has been confirmed.
Government sources told The Guardian the hotel group, Kempinski signed an agreement with the Isles government in October last year and paid $1.5m, equivalent to 2.1bn/-, an amount said to be a throw-away price for the prime area.
Efforts to speak to the hotel management proved futile. However, sources said the hotel is planning to construct a five star hotel at the site.
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Who Must Show Consent in an Intellectual Property Infringement Case? - 2011-01-31Posted February 1st, 2011 by heritage
Professor David Vaver is a member of IP Osgoode, a Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford, an Emeritus Fellow of St. Peter's College at Oxford and former Director of the Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre.
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Judge critical of Aga Khan employees in stud farm row - 2000-02-27Posted December 13th, 2010 by heritage
A FORMER secretary for the Aga Khan has won the first round of her employment dispute and the judge involved has heavily...
A FORMER secretary for the Aga Khan has won the first round of her employment dispute and the judge involved has heavily criticised her employers saying they tried to ``hoodwink'' the High Court.
Mr Justice Declan Budd awarded costs totalling over £250,000 against the Aga Khan's bloodstock company, Stud Societe Civile de Paris, in favour of Kildare woman Mary Charlton (54) who had been secretary of the company's four Irish studs for 27 years.
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Secretary reaches settlement in long-running case against Aga - 2001-12-07Posted December 13th, 2010 by heritage
THE Aga Khan and his former stud secretary Mary Charlton have agreed a settlement of their long-running Dublin High Court battle.
Mrs Charlton, secretary at the Aga's Irish studs for 27 years, instituted proceedings for damages in 1998.
She also sought orders from the court that she was entitled to continue her employment and that an internal inquiry into alleged misconduct be declared unlawful.
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Fraud in Aga Khan lawsuit at Irish Studs in 1998: Explanations and Extracts - 2010-12-10Posted December 10th, 2010 by heritage
Defendants: Aga Khan's Studs Societe Civile and its managers
Plaintiff: Employee Mary Charlton
Mr. Faughnan is the personel manager and head of security of the Societe Civile. This is what court said was done to an employee of 27 years (who suppoerted her disabled husband) whose manager was involved in fraud:
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French Government Bestows Honors for Contributions to Culture - 2010-11-09Posted November 13th, 2010 by heritage
Paris, France, 9 November 2010 - The French Minister for Culture and Communication, Frédéric Mitterrand, on behalf of the French government, today conveyed honours on His Highness the Aga Khan and his brother Prince Amyn Aga Khan. Recognising their contributions to culture, both personally and through the various activities of the Aga Khan Development Network, the Minister noted that the promotion of culture had a privileged position amongst all of their multiple activities, because "you are convinced of its importance in the process of improving the quality of life globally".
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Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III – first president of Muslim League - 2010-11-02Posted November 8th, 2010 by heritage
His Royal Highness Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III was one of those Muslim stalwarts who believed in Islam as a global religion and who worked ceaselessly for its triumph and glory throughout their lives. He had always been passionately interested in promoting unity and understanding among Muslims all over the world and contributed immensely to the social, cultural, political, economic and educational development of the ummah.
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Obama to visit Humayun's Tomb in Delhi tomorrow - 2010-11-06Posted November 8th, 2010 by heritage
Humayun's Tomb -- the 16th century magnificent Mughal marvel -- will be the first stop in Delhi tomorrow for US President Barack Obama, who will pay tribute to India's rich cultural heritage through his visit to the monument.
Obama, accompanied by his wife Michelle, is expected to drive to the beautiful red-stone monument in south Delhi, which now sports a new look after a major renovation exercise.
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Obamas get to meet 'slumdog kids' - 2010-11-07Posted November 8th, 2010 by heritage
New Delhi, Nov.7 : It was as close to the slum-dog moment as the Obamas could get in their India tour. The US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with 16 children of labourers at the Humayun's tomb in New Delhi today.
The children, aged between five and seven, do not go to a regular school because they are too poor. They receive informal education due to the voluntary efforts of Mr K.K. Mohammad, the Superintendent of the Archaeological Survey of India who has taken upon himself to get some basic literacy tools to these kids.
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2010Posted November 5th, 2010 by librarian-umed
Aga Khan Award for Architecture Announces Master Jury for 2010
Geneva, 8 January 2010 – The members of the Master Jury of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today. The Jury, which selects the recipients of the Award, will convene in January to review the 401 nominated projects and select approximately 25 finalists, which will then be subject to on-site reviews by independent experts. The Jury will meet for a second time in June to select the Award recipients from the group of finalists. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony in autumn 2010.
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AKDN and IB team up to Improve Access to Quality Education in the Developing World - 2010-10-29Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
Gouvieux, France (Vocus) October 29, 2010
The Aga Khan Development Network Foundation (AKDN Foundation) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) agreed today to intensify joint efforts to broaden access to quality education for students across the developing world and provide richer and more global perspectives to those in the industrialised world.
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The Ismaili Centre of Dubai: a monument of tolerance - 2010-10-31Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
Nestled in one of Bur Dubai's older districts is one of the emirate's best kept architectural secrets: the Ismaili Centre of Dubai. It is a 13,000-square-metre structure designed by the Egyptian duo Rami El Dahan and Soheir Farid, who drew inspiration from Cairo's Fatimid mosques.
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Agha Khan Development Network, French Embassy Sign Cooperation Agreement - 2010-10-27Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
Damascus, (SANA)- The Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the French Embassy in Damascus signed on Wednesday a partnership agreement to lay down a comprehensive framework for cooperation in development projects in Syria which encompasses many vital sectors.
The agreement includes a framework for mutual cooperation in micro-finance, tourism, culture, regional planning, health, education, traffic safety, rural and industrial development.
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Jaali work empowers them - 2010-10-31Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
NEW DELHI: Twenty-eight-year-old Anisha, now a mother of four, was married off at the tender age of nine. Born and brought up in Bihar, she landed in Delhi with her husband, who paints for a living. From her ordinary existence as a housewife in Nizamuddin basti, she has emerged as a respected earning member of the family who brings home up to Rs 5,000-8,000 every month. For this, Anisha put in almost three years to train herself in traditional sanjhi cutting and jaali pattern work.
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Birthday: Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III: A leader of repute - 2010-10-31Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III will always be remembered as one of the most distinguished and well-reputed leaders and diplomats during Pakistan's freedom movement. Sir Aga Khan, with his vast experience and personality of international stature, proved to be a responsible and productive mediator between the western world and the leaders of the subcontinent.
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Aga Khan, Swiss NGO sign deal to broaden access to quality education - 2010-11-01Posted November 3rd, 2010 by heritage
THE Aga Khan Development Network Foundation and the International Baccalaureate have agreed to jointly intensify efforts to broaden access to quality education for students in Uganda and other developing countries.
A memorandum of understanding signed at the Aga Khan headquarters in France between the two organisations sets out a framework for strengthened cooperation in the advancement of education.
Baccalaureate is a Swiss-based NGO, which offers educational programmes for "a worldwide community of schools".
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A holy man with an eye for connections - 2010-0-10-27Posted October 27th, 2010 by heritage
Of two notable speeches from very different Muslim leaders scheduled this month for influential audiences in Canada, only one was delivered. In Ottawa, Zijad Delic, executive director of the Canadian Islamic Congress, had been asked to speak at National Defence headquarters, but that invitation was revoked by Defence Minister Peter MacKay over charges that the congress's leaders have taken extremist positions in the past (even though Delic is widely seen as a moderate). There was never any doubt, however, that the second speech would go off without a hitch.
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STF suggestion / feed back
Thought i suggest this since everyone's having issues with
the new elite stf settings.
Bring back the elite stf previous settings
and Replace the word Elite with Advance
Add a brand new level specifically for fleet Equipment
and have that as Elite STF and this elite stf rewards
will be slightly more and the drop rate will be slightly higher
but the mission will be alot harder(obviously)..
need to fix the event missions for Klingon side and some how fix it
so KDF players and fed players can fight together, because it almost seems
like KDF players dont like doing the event missions.
probs whe the actually? new settings?
there are running other threads to with the wish to bring out much harder stfs.
to rename the actually to advance.
and for elite to increase all stats 2x will be the easyest way.
I like new format
setting is too high needs to come down
reward system is getting a revamp in season 7 new 4028 suit and space set
Being assimilated is a garbage mechanic. Get rid of it.
I just wish they would come out with more STFs and instances content. Running the same old instances time and time again gets rather dull.
I do wish they would also come out with more instances like Terrdome, except dealing with Klingon, Cardassian, breen, romulan etc etc. Mix up more space and ground runs, with differant bonus and optional in both ground and space.
Klingon incursion - estimated completion 1-2 hours - 5 player Normal lvl 44+ Elite lvl 50
The klingons have taken control of K-7, you have to fight the ships surrounding K-7 and disable a boss Negh'var. -optional: disable Boss Negh'var, before destroying any support ships. - rare Loot drop after fight
Beam aboard Negh'var to capture commander XXX, fight your way to the bridge. Boss battle. After the commander beams off the Negh'var and onto K-9. - Optional: Scan Negh'var computer for intel 0/3 and rescue captured federation offices 0/5 - rare loot drop after fight
Beam back to your ship and destroy the klingon ships surrounding K-9, if you have not completed the optional in part 1, this part does not happen - mixed uncommon rare loot drop. After the last klingon is destroyed
You beam over after him and fight through klingons, until you reach the medical area where he is healing himself, you have to shut down consoles to disable the forcefield protecting him and capture him. - Optional: disable the forcefields with-in XXX time - rare loot drop after fight
Completion - mixed rare - very rare loot drop
Bonus complete all optional objectives - Very rare Loot drop
I am guessing it would not take long for the developers to get a team together to develop more Endgame instances like the above. They could even take some of the top played foundry missions and add rare - very rare drops to them.
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Cocoa Butter - April 9, 2013
"Cocoa Butter"; only India.Arie can name a song this and have everyone understand exactly what she means. The song was released as the second single from SongVersation on iTunes on April 9.
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CHICAGO – Chris Rock isn't a huge writer/director, but when he does make a film, it's an event to consider. For example, he made black president tale "Head of State" long before then-senator Barack Obama was even considered for the real-life role, and whether behind the stand-up mic or in an interview, he's a voice to be reckoned with.
Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' a Must-See on the Big ScreenSubmitted by PatrickMcD on April 19, 2010 - 6:00pm
Rating: 5.0/5.0
CHICAGO – Of all the cinematic variations on Shakespeare's "King Lear," Akira Kurosawa's "Ran" is one of the few that, dare I say, improves on the Bard's original blueprint.


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Professor Zee Upton is heading to the world's largest biotechnology convention, 2012 BIO, to describe how VitroGro® ECM, a revolutionary wound-healing treatment, was invented.
QUT wound healing invention stars at 2012 BIO
A revolutionary wound-healing treatment developed at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will be showcased at the world's largest biotechnology convention 2012 BIO in Boston this month.
The product, VitroGro® ECM, has produced remarkable results in human trials to date and will be launched into the European market later this year.
VitroGro® ECM inventor, Professor Zee Upton along with Tissue Therapies CEO Dr Steve Mercer will describe the product's invention and development at a 2012 BIO session on June 21.
Professor Zee Upton said that VitroGro® ECM is applied directly on to complex difficult to heal wounds creating a favourable environment for healing.
2012 BIO will be attended by about 15,000 delegates from at least 60 countries.
The Wound Management CRC secured the breakout session which centre CEO Professor Stephen Prowse describes as a real coup.
"Sessions are very competitive and it is rare that an Australian research organisation gets an opportunity to showcase Australian biotechnology at this annual international convention," he said.
The session will be Chaired by Dr Peter Riddles, the Chair of the Wound CRC Board and also involve presentations from Dr Tom Serena and Professor Alan Widgerow, both whom have extensive experience in wound healing and regenerative medicine.
Dr Tom Serena will conduct a further clinical trial of VitroGro® ECM for the treatment of chronic venous ulcers in the USA starting late 2012. The clinical sites involved in this trial will principally be within the United States.
Chronic wounds present a huge challenge to health care systems costing nearly three per cent of national health-care spend and affecting two percent of the population.
"Ulcers and other chronic wounds can take a long time to heal and are debilitating and painful for patients," said Professor Prowse.
"With our aging population and increases in diseases such as diabetes, the number of chronic wounds is set to increase, too."
Media contact: Rose Trapnell, QUT media officer, 07 3138 2361 or 0407 585 901 email@example.com


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7:00 PM ET, May 15, 2010
While it's been months since the Indiana Fever were eliminated in the WNBA finals, they didn't spend much time lamenting their failure to win the franchise's first championship.After four of their starters played in Europe during the offseason, the defending Eastern Conference champs hope fatigue won't be an issue when they begin the season Saturday hosting the Washington Mystics, who will be without their leading scorer.Indiana lost five of its final seven regular-season games, but shook off its struggles to advance to the playoffs for the fifth straight year after finishing with the best record in the East at 22-12.After defeating Washington 2-0 in the conference semifinals and moving past Detroit, the Fever lost to Phoenix in the WNBA finals in five games.Indiana didn't make many changes in the offseason and its trio of All-Stars in Tamika Catchings, Katie Douglas and Tammy Sutton-Brown, will be looking to take the Fever all the way this year.One area of concern, though, is that those three along with Ebony Hoffman were involved in the winter Turkish League, which concluded this week. All four, therefore, missed training camp.Even with the possibility of fatigue, Indiana is confident it can overcome those concerns with its depth. The Fever also bring back Briann January (6.9 ppg, 2.3 apg) and Tully Bevilaqua (6.1 ppg, 2.9 apg)."The word pressure has been brought up," Bevilaqua said. "The expectations are definitely there, by the fans, by the organization, the coaches, ourselves. That hasn't been any different from any year I've been with the Fever. We'll go in with that same mentality, that same approach, that our expectations are to make the finals again, and to win the championship."Indiana again will be focused on the defensive end after holding opponents to 59.3 points per game -- best in the Eastern Conference.The Mystics, meanwhile, returned to the playoffs after a two-year absence. Getting back there, however, may be difficult with Alana Beard missing the season after undergoing ankle surgery.Beard, who averaged 15.9 points and 4.0 rebounds last season, has been Washington's leading scorer each of the last five seasons."We have to understand that we're all going to be counted on every night for different things," Katie Smith told the Mystics' official website. "Life would be a lot easier with Alana here, but I think all of us understand there's a lot for us to carry. All of us are game. Alana will be there cheering us on, and we'll go out there and do what we need to do."Expectations are especially high for Smith, who joined the team as a free agent during the offseason. The third-leading scorer in WNBA history, Smith led the Detroit Shock to two WNBA titles, although she missed the last seven games of last season and the playoffs because of a herniated disc in her back."The timing of the injury allowed me to have a whole full offseason to do what I needed to do and not rush back," Smith said. "Now it's just getting on the floor and getting the rust off and getting the timing back."The Mystics also have a new coach in Julie Plank, who was an assistant with Minnesota last year after eight years as an assistant with Indiana. She is the 11th coach in the franchise's 13-year history.
Gameday Matchup
|Avg Points
|Avg Points Allowed
|Home Record
|Road Record
|Current Streak
|Last 10
|Team Stats: Washington | Indiana
2010 Regular Season Series
Last 5 Games
Starting Lineup
|G K. Smith
|G K. Douglas
|F C. Langhorne
|G B. January
|F M. Currie
|F E. Hoffman
|G L. Harding
|F T. Catchings
|F N. Sanford
|C T. Sutton-Brown
|Team rosters: Washington | Indiana


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Eataly Hosts Guest Pizzerias; Grilled Cheese Competition Pops Up in Soho
Plus: Sixties prices at Big Nick's Burger Joint, a wine-pairing event at Kingswood, and more neighborhood news.
Plus: Sixties prices at Big Nick's Burger Joint, a wine-pairing event at Kingswood, and more neighborhood news.
"Crack pie" pretty much horrifies her.
And of course, where you can find the best restaurant bathroom in L.A. these days.
Christina Tosi will sign books at Chego and probably sling something sweet this way, too.
A rhyming phrase, involving ladies' anatomy.
As e-readers overtake print, it's cookbooks, of all things, that are making sure bound books aren't going anywhere.
Plus: Momofuku Milk Bar hits the UWS, with a new pork bun, and more from this week's 'New York.'
More like a traditional bao in shape, with an optional egg on top.
Sam Mason, Alex Stupak, and Christina Tosi share the bill in Vice's latest episode of 'Munchies.'
We escorted the celebrated pastry chef around town for an afternoon of stuffing our pieholes.
These days, the former front man of Rapeman is more of a rabe man.
Crack pies and cookies next week, and Milk Bar + Friends in April.
Plus: Colonie opens in Brooklyn Heights, DineTonite offers unlimited restaurant savings, and more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news.
Will Momo Milk Bar expand across the street?
See video of the bakery's new commissary in Williamsburg.
Pie, which had a very strong showing in 2010, is said to be another of 2011's hot trends.
The crack-like dessert will soon be packaged to go in six packs.
Plus: a new roof for a restaurant in Cobble Hill, and Milk Bar keeps the noise down, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news.
Soon you'll get your pie pieces to go.
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The Major (film)
|The Major
|Directed by
|Yuri Bykov
|Produced by
|Alexey Uchitel
|Written by
|Yuri Bykov
|Yuri Bykov
|Kiri Klepalov
|Distributed by
|Rock Studios
Release dates
Running time
|99 minutes
The Major (Russian: Майор', translit. Mayor) is a 2013 Russian action film written, directed and starring Yuri Bykov. It was first screened as part of the International Critics' Week at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.[1] It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[2][3]
The film tells of the staff of the Russian police, who fall in difficult life situations and use of official position and procedures to get out of them.
Police Major Sergei Sobolev's wife gives birth. Future father rushes to the hospital, but then his car at full speed throws a boy who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing, causes his death. The only witnesses is his mother, Irina Gutorova.
The Major decides to avoid responsibility for a crime and call his colleagues to the incident scene. His colleague Pavel Korshunov quickly eliminate the evidence tat proves the guilt of Sobolev. Despite the fact that the mother of the deceased seven year old boy knows the true culprit of the accident, the Chief of District police forced her to give false testimony in favor of Major Sobolev.
Sobolev suddenly decides to confess everything and to be punished, but other police officers do not like it: After all, covering the major, they cover themselves, covering up the traces of their own abuse, in this modernize but still yet corrupted Police force.
- Denis Shvedov as Major Sergei Sobolev
- Yuri Bykov as Pavel Korshunov, Sobolev's partner
- Ilya Isayev as Tolya Merkulov
- Dmitriy Kulichkov as Gutorov
- Boris Nevzorov as Alexey Pankratov, Chief of Police
- Irina Nizina as Irina Gutorova
- Kirill Polukhin as Kolya Burlakov
- ^ "Cannes Reveals International Critics' Week Lineup; 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' Makes the Cut". Indiewire. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
- ^ "The Major". TIFF. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ^ "Toronto Adds 75+ Titles To 2013 Edition". Indiewire. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
External links[edit]
- The Major at the Internet Movie Database
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Summertime(of No Introduction) based on "Summer Madness" Kool & the Gang or "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
First Timers(of No Introduction) based on "Teenage Love" by Slick Rick
Live Forever(Of Outraged & Underage) based on "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen


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So frustrating- I have no advice either but big hugs Emily. Hmm, maybe try acupuncture? Not sure if it would make them grow faster... but it couldn't hurt.
Oh, and this might console you a TINY bit- but slower growing follies supposedly are better quality. I stimmed for 7 days last cycle and it was too short. The doc is aiming for more days this coming cycle to improve quality. So your eggs will be awesome!!!!
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Thanks sarah- i dont know if its true that slower growing is better but it atleast made me think i wont come out of this empty handed.
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