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Creating and Validating a Microscopic Pedestrian Simulation to Analyze an Airport Security Checkpoint Martin Jung, Axel B. Classen, Florian Rudolph
Aim of this simulation case study is to analyze waiting times and throughput at the security checkpoint of an international medium sized airport. The simulations shall provide the airport operator with the ability to easily change main impact parameters of an airport security checkpoint e.g. to test new security procedures, a flightplan with more passengers and also to optimize the security operation schedule.» Mehr lesen
Analysis of Alternative Approaches to Chipotle Mexican Grill's Service System Using Discrete Event Simulation Brad Guthrie
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a fast causal restaurant chain headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1993, they now have over 1,700 locations across America, as well as internationally. Although the "integrity" of their food is a fundamental part of their business strategy, according to both of their co-CEO's, throughput is also a key factor of focus.» Mehr lesen
Linking Symbiotic Simulation to Enterprise Systems: Framework and Applications Benny Tjahjono, Xu Jiang
Symbiotic simulation is a paradigm that emphasizes a close association between a simulation system and a physical system, which is usually beneficial to at least one of them and not necessarily detrimental to the others. Aimed at extending previous work in symbiotic simulation, this paper proposes a framework of symbiotic simulation that can be used to improve the performance of a production system controlled by an enterprise system.» Mehr lesen
Particle Filtering Using Agent-based Transmission Models Kurt Kreuger, Nathaniel Osgood
Dynamic models are used to describe the spatio-temporal evolution of complex systems. It is frequently difficult to construct a useful model, especially for emerging situations such as the 2003 SARS outbreak.Here we describe the application of a modern predictor-corrector method – particle filtering – that could enable relatively quick model construction and support on-the-fly correction as empirical data arrives.» Mehr lesen
An Agent-based Approach for Modeling the Effect of Learning Curve on Labor Productivity H. Shehwaro, E. Zankoul, and H. Khoury
The labor-intensive nature of construction projects requires proper management and efficient utilization of labor resources. Improvement of labor productivity can enhance project performance and thereby lead to substantial time and cost savings. Several studies focused on identifying the effect of different factors on labor productivity, whereby the learning curve factor proved of paramount importance. Although previous research efforts developed models to represent the learning curve effect using traditional simulation approaches such as System Dynamics (SD) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES), none of these studies used Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) techniques. This study takes the initial steps and presents work targeted at analyzing the effect of learning on labor productivity using ABM.» Mehr lesen
Use of agent-based modelling to predict benefits of cleaner fish in controlling sea lice infestations on farmed Atlantic salmon M.L. Groner, R.Cox, G.Gettinby and C.W. Revie
Sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, are ectoparasites of farmed and wild salmonids. Infestations can result in significant morbidity and mortality of hosts in addition to being costly to control. Integrated PEST management programmes have been developed to manage infestations, and in some salmon farming areas, these programmes include the use of wrasse. To explore at what densities wrasse should be stocked in order to meet specific control targets, an individual-based model was built to simulate sea lice infestation patterns on a representative salmonid host. It was found that the wrasse can effectively control sea lice, and the densities of wrasse needed for effective control depend upon the source of the infestation and the targeted level of control.» Mehr lesen
Simulating Construction Bidding Using Agent-Based Modeling Sadegh Asgari, Ali Shafaat
Competitive bidding is the main mechanism for allocation of construction projects and consequently price determination of the construction services in the A/E/C industry. While different aspects of construction bidding have been studied in the literature, there is still a need for developing a comprehensive model that captures the complex dynamics of bidding environment by considering interactions among its components, most importantly construction contractors. This paper discusses the advantages of agent-based modeling in simulating the construction bidding process over the previously applied methodologies.» Mehr lesen
Major City Evacuation Planning Using Simulation Modeling A, Kirby, J.E. Dietz, E. Matson, J. Pekny, C. Wojtalewicz and J. Pekny
Disaster, whether manmade or natural, can have a catastrophic impact on a populated area. Sometimes, the disaster is so devastating that it requires a large-scale evacuation. As a result, evacuation plans have become a necessity. One such evacuation plan is the regional hub reception center (RHRC), which will help evacuate the careless population when an evacuation is needed. Using AnyLogic as a simulation modeling software, an RHRC model was developed to test the efficiency of the proposed plan.» Mehr lesen
Simulation Software Comparison Based on ORMS Today-2015 Comparison
The comparison of AnyLogic and other simulation tools is inspired by ORMS Today Simulation Software Survey published in October, 2015. "ORMS Today" journal, published by a global institute of operational management and analytics "INFORMS", completed a detailed comparison of popular tools for discrete-event modelling. In 2015 it was supported by 31 developers and 55 tools. Data, used in the research, was kindly presented by the developers themselves.» Mehr lesen
Agent-based population model used to identify and evaluate dog population management strategies L. Kisiel, A. Jones-Bitton, A.L. Greer; Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Canada; CEFUTREMA
Developing countries are faced with finding novel and humane ways to permanently reduce and control their dog population. Agent-based models developed to describe dog populations represent a unique, platform for using computer based simulation to identify control strategies with the greatest potential for success, aid in the design of more effective control measures, and provide a means to evaluate the success of different interventions.» Mehr lesen


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Have you wondered one thingthat how widely electronics is used? This paper gives you a small-window view of the places where electronics is used and has been sitting silently in our lives over the years. Now switch over to our health needs and how medicine and medical equipment is an inseparable part of modern life. Lifestyle diseases are very prominent among us these days. Along with it comes all the medicine and, of course, the use of medical equipment. Think of any of those and you will get one thing common and that is the presence of electronics in all of them. From the tiny gadget that checks the amount of sugar in blood to the bulky ECG machine which measures your heart operation. We'll try to cover one such application in this paper.
We'll see one type of such an amplifierinstrumentation amplifier. Before going into it, let us see the differential amplifier. A differential amplifier amplifies the difference of the two signals given as input to it. This is very important in our application because it rejects common mode voltages while amplifying the differential signal of interest.
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The main advantage of this circuit is that this circuit can remove the error caused by common mode voltage. What is common mode voltage? These are signals that are common to both inputs of the opamp. Common mode voltages cause a certain error in the output of the opamp: this error is measured as the common mode rejection ratio. For example, suppose equal 60Hz noise* is present on each input and one input is at 5Vdc and the other is at 2Vdc. The common noise is cancelled out in the difference and the 3V difference is amplified.
This circuit has some restrictions alsoit being that the input impedance is limited by the resistors R2 and R3. We all know that the input impedance looking into the amplifier should be high. So if a high gain is required, then a high R0/R2 ratio is required, yet practical circuit considerations limit the maximum and minimum values for these resistors.

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2ND XI: Nice little Wernars for Second Eleven in double victory29-May-2012
Sussex's Second Eleven got off to a flying start yesterday in the SEt20 tournament with two victories over Hampshire at Preston Nomads CC.
In the first encounter, Sussex shot out the visiting opposition for only 115 as Will Beer (3 for 15) and Chris Liddle and Luke Wells, who took two wickets apiece, did the damage with the ball.
In reply, Sussex reached their target with nearly two overs to spare. Wells and Matt Machan put on 48 for the first wicket, and they scored 29 and 30 respectively to propel the hosts on their way. John Mooney's 20 and an unbeaten 18 from Andrew Hodd were two of the other main contributions.
Hampshire once again batted first in the second encounter of the day and this time scored a much more competitive 141 for 4, Beer again the pick of the bowlers for Sussex taking 2 for 17 from four overs.
But even with the bigger score it was no match for a rampant Sussex side that showed no mercy as they look to defend the tournament they won last year. This time it was skipper Kirk Wernars who smashed 63 from 54 balls whilst Machan also scored 32.
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OccipivotPart of the Pivotal Therapy System by Magister Corporation which has been used by healthcare professionals to treat soft tissue issues related to the spine. This component of the system can be used individually to concentrate on a specific problem. The Occipivot focuses on the Occiput (back of the head) to treat tension and stress. This includes headaches, TMJ, cervical syndrome, and tension at the base of the skull.
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Final Summer Theatre production opens July 25July 16, 2012
The final production of the 2012 season of Emporia State Summer Theatre is a children's musical and includes a Saturday matinee performance.
Life isn't easy when you are a bug and Pico the housefly knows this only too well. His best friend is mad at him, his girlfriend, a caterpillar, is going through changes and an enormous horsefly is terrorizing him. A clever new musical for the whole family, "U:Bug:Me" by Jeremiah Clay Neal is under the direction of Jim and Lindy Bartruff.
Emporia State theater alum Ben Williams will design the set. His wife, Susan Williams, also an Emporia State theater alum, will design the costumes.
The show runs July 25 through 28, and all performances are in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall. Curtain time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is 7:30 p.m. The Saturday, July 28 production is a 2 p.m. family matinee. Individual tickets are available from the university box office at (620) 341-6378.
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ESU delegation spends Day Under the DomeFebruary 21, 2012
A delegation of ESU students, faculty, staff and alumni spent the Tuesday, Feb. 21 meeting with legislators at the Kansas Statehouse and discussing issues of importance to Emporia State and higher education in Kansas.
The delegation met with Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. ESU President Michael D. Shonrock and Corky also met with Rep. Ann Mah (D-Topeka), left, an ESU alum; and Rep. Peggy Mast (R-Emporia), center. Sen. Jeff Longbine (R-Emporia), right, met with Corky.
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Maryland Professional Development Planning Guide
This guide provides a framework for planning professional development that (1) meets teachers' professional learning needs, (2) contributes to improved student learning, and (3) addresses priorities in district master plans and school improvement plans. The guide is aligned with the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards. It also focuses on the professional development quality indicators addressed by the Maryland State Department of Education's Survey of Teacher Participation in High-Quality Professional Development.
Who should use the guide? Everyone who is responsible for planning professional development activities can use the guide. Because of the importance of sharing responsibility and distributing leadership for professional development, it is most appropriate for groups, such as school improvement teams (SIT), members of a department or grade-level team, and local and state partnerships and consortia. Individuals and groups are strongly encouraged to use the guide to plan with external providers and consultants.
What kinds of activities does the guide help you plan? The guide will help plan ongoing study groups and similar kinds of collaborative learning activities for teachers and others who may join them. It will also help plan workshops, training sessions, graduate courses, Continuing Professional Development courses, and professional conferences and meetings. The guide will be less useful in planning one-time events or short-term activities. In addition, it will not be particularly useful in planning activities with limited goals, such as providing information about new practices, or with goals that do not explicitly focus on changes in practice and improving student learning outcomes.
How do I use the guide? The guide takes you through five steps to develop your plan. Each step prompts you with questions about key components of the professional development that you are planning.
Step 1: Identify the need for the activity and who will participate.
Step 2: Specify the intended outcomes and begin working on the evaluation plan.
Step 3: Specify the content, learning activities, and follow up necessary to ensure implementation and use of new knowledge and skills.
Step 4: Complete the evaluation plan.
Step 5: Identify resource needs and prepare a budget
In its electronic form, the guide is designed to make it easy to alter the details of your plan as new issues and questions arise. When the initial planning process is completed, the guide will generate hard copy of your plan that is easy to read and that can be readily shared with others. You can also use the guide for modifying your plan as you receive feedback and suggestions from others.
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When you have finished reading this introduction, click on "NEXT PAGE," and follow the directions. You will complete your plan by providing the information requested and responding to the various prompts and questions that are presented. In some cases, drop-down menus will appear and you can click on the appropriate choices. In other cases, you will be asked to provide a short written description of an element of your plan.
Throughout the guide, there are Planning Tips to help you think about specific parts of your plan. To review a planning tip, just click on the tip and the text will appear. The planning tips are offered as suggestions. They do not define requirements for your plan.
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Libxml2 is the XML C library developed for the Gnome project. The library code is portable (to Linux, Unix, Windows, embedded systems, etc.) and modular; most of the extensions can be compiled out. Libxml2 implements a number of existing standards related to markup languages, including the XML standard, Namespaces in XML, XML Base, Relax NG, RFC 2396, XPath, XPointer, HTML4, XInclude, SGML Catalogs, and XML Catalogs. In most cases, libxml tries to implement the specifications in a relatively strict way. To some extent, it provides support for the following specifications, but doesn't claim to implement them: DOM, FTP client, HTTP client, and SAX2. Support for W3C XML Schemas is in progress. It includes xmllint, a command line XML validator.
getmail is intended as a simple, secure, and reliable replacement for fetchmail. It retrieves email (either all messages, or only unread messages) from one or more POP3, SPDS, or IMAP4 servers (with or without SSL) for one or more email accounts, and reliably delivers into qmail-style Maildirs, mboxrd files, or through external MDAs (command deliveries) specified on a per-account basis. getmail also has excellent support for domain (multidrop) mailboxes, including delivering messages to different users or destinations based on the envelope recipient address.
IMDbPY is a Python package useful to retrieve and manage the data of the IMDb movie database about movies, people, characters, and companies. It can retrieve data from both the IMDb's Web server and a local copy of the whole database. The IMDbPY package can be very easily used by programmers and developers to provide access to the IMDb's data to their programs. Some simple example scripts are included in the package.
Xapian is a search engine library, scalable to collections containing hundreds of millions of documents. It's written in C++ with bindings for Perl, Python, PHP, Java, Tcl, C#, Ruby, and Lua. It is a highly adaptable toolkit that allows developers to easily add advanced indexing and search facilities to their own applications. It supports the Probabilistic Information Retrieval model and also a rich set of boolean query operators. Omega is a Web search application built upon the Xapian library. It can index a Web server's document tree (including HTML, PDF, OpenOffice, MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Works, WordPerfect, RTF, PS, etc.), or data exported from arbitrary sources (e.g. SQL databases).
Libxslt is a C library for GNOME which allows developers to work with XSLT. It is based on libxml for XML parsing, tree manipulation, and XPath support. Also included is 'xsltproc', a command line XSLT processor. The library is written in plain C, making as few assumptions as possible, and sticking closely to ANSI C/POSIX for easy embedding. It should work on Linux, Unix, and Windows. Though not designed primarily with performances in mind, libxslt seems to be a relatively fast processor. It also include full support for the EXSLT set of extension functions as well as some common extensions present in other XSLT engines.
SQLObject is an object-relational mapper, i.e., a library that will wrap your database tables in Python classes and your rows in Python instances. It currently supports MySQL through the 'MySQLdb' package, PostgreSQL through the 'psycopg' package, SQLite, Firebird, MaxDB (SAP DB), MS SQL, and Sybase. It should support Python versions back to 2.4.
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python-ldap provides an object-oriented API to access LDAP directory servers from Python programs. Mainly, it wraps the OpenLDAP 2.3+ libs for that purpose. Additionally, the package contains modules for other LDAP-related stuff (such as processing LDIF, LDAPURLs, and LDAPv3 schema).
Scapy is a powerful interactive packet manipulation tool, packet generator, network scanner, network discovery tool, and packet sniffer. It provides classes to interactively create packets or sets of packets, manipulate them, send them over the wire, sniff other packets from the wire, match answers and replies, and more. Interaction is provided by the Python interpreter, so Python programming structures can be used (such as variables, loops, and functions). Report modules are possible and easy to make. It is intended to do about the same things as ttlscan, nmap, hping, queso, p0f, xprobe, arping, arp-sk, arpspoof, firewalk, irpas, tethereal, tcpdump, etc.
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Little Hunter Toddler Quilt
- 42"x58", fits toddler bed for easy transition
- You will receive a similar quilt as shown, fabric placement may be different
- Patchwork front, batting for warmth, solid cotton backing
- Bumpers: Created in 4 separate pieces (two long panels 52"x10"x1" and two short panels 26"x10"x1") for smooth transition to a toddler bed, this set is completely reversible so you can mix and match for your favorite look. Hand sewn fabric ties and trim included. The panels are slip-covered with zippers for easy washing. Please note location of ties in relation to your specific crib, standard tie placement may not be ideal for all cribs. Contact us if you would like custom tie placement. Machine wash & dry once inserts are removed.
- Rail Guards: Created in 3 separate pieces for the front and side of your crib (one at 52"x10" & two at 28"x10"), this set is lightly padded to protect both baby and crib. Also available in one front and one back piece (no sides) for the same price, upon request. Machine wash & dry.
- Sheet: Complete with Elastic all the way around. Fits standard Crib/Toddler Mattress (28"x52"x7"). Machine wash & dry.
- Skirt: Feature flat panels on three sides (other styles used occasionally). Fits Standard US Crib with 15" Drop, custom length available upon request. Standard Skirt in one fabric, Upgrade to Trim available. Machine wash wool & tumble dry only when necessary.
- Changing Pad Cover: Complete with Elastic all the way around. Fits Standard 16"x32"x5" Contoured Changing Pad. Minky insert upgrade available. Machine wash & dry.
- Minky Blanket: Available in Crib Size 30"x50" or Stroller Size 30"x30". Front in one cotton print (unless otherwise noted), back in super soft Dimple Dot Minky. Machine wash & dry.
- Toddler Quilt: 42"x58" for smooth transition to a toddler bed, can also be used as a toddler comforter. Large Patchwork front or one print front (per listing), batting for warmth and a solid cotton backing. Machine wash & dry.
- Throw Pillow: 16"x16" or 12"x16", Zippered or envelope back for easy washing, insert included.Machine wash & dry once insert is removed.
- Valance: Rod pocket top, standard price for measurements up to 15"x41". *Larger sizes available
- Curtain Panels: Rod pocket top, standard price for measurements up to 84"x41" *Upgrades available for larger sizes, black out lining, and grommets
All fabric items and most art prints (unless listed as Ready to Ship) are custom made just for you, this allows you to add on any upgrades or accessories you prefer. Production begins once payment is received, so there can be no cancellations after this point. If you make a mistake while placing your order, please contact us immediately and we will do all we can to get it corrected for you.
Current production time for these items (nursery linens) is generally 8-10 weeks. In some cases it may take up to 12 weeks, we will notify you if any issues arise. Items other than crib bedding will have a production time within the listing and is generally 1-2 weeks. This is an estimate, and we do our best to keep it accurate. We will try to contact you (via email supplied) if we expect any further delay on your order. If you are in a pinch, we do offer a 3 week rush production with all the crib sets, available during checkout.
Your order will be shipped via UPS Ground or USPS Priority, no signature required unless requested. You may ship to any address, but we do require your credit card billing address to process payment. We will contact you when your order is shipping so you can be on the lookout! Shipping insurance is available upon request.
Due to the custom nature of the products, we do not accept returns on crib bedding or wall art. However, we stand behind our products and any quality issues will be dealt with to your satisfaction, through repairs or replacements. Other items (not customized) will be eligible for a return within 30 days, please see individual listing for details or contact us with any specific questions.
We guarantee 100% satisfaction and will be happy to exchange most items (excluding Personalized products) if they are not what you expected. Please understand that colors on computer monitors may differ and we cannot be responsible for any discrepancies. Feel free to contact us before an order is placed, if you need more information regarding the color of an item. We do offer to custom print swatches if you need to be 100% certain on colors before placing an order.
Yes, we ship internationally! Anywhere in the world actually. If you feel the shipping calculator is not correct, feel free to contact us for verification so we can be sure!
Please note that cribs and changing pad covers will differ slightly in size within each country. It is very important that you leave your crib information (brand and exact model, preferably a web link to your exact crib) and changing pad dimensions in the 'cart notes' during checkout. This will ensure your product will fit! We will try our best to contact you for any further information needed.
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1 1/2 in. x 50 yd. Ribbon Satin Lemon
This item is discontinued. There will be NO returns or exchanges on any clearance items.
This item is discontinued. There will be NO returns or exchanges.
Our 1 1/2 inch by 50 yard lemon satin ribbon rolls are perfect for any decorative craft project or adding a unique blend of color and style to your wedding or event. Complement your Chair Covers with a beautiful accent of color or customize your Favor Bags with a personal touch. Give your packages, invitations or floral arrangements a professional look by simply adding a decorative ribbon. If you are looking for an easy and fun way to enhance your wedding or event, then our satin ribbon rolls are exactly what you need.
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The base for Mont Vully is local, fresh milk from cows fed exclusively on grass and hay. The fresh, raw milk is thermised, where it is heated for 20 seconds at 150 F/66°C. Thermisation serves to eliminate undesirable bacteria without destroying the desired 'good' bacteria. The latter are extremely important for the maturing process, flavor and texture. The cheese is then cellared for 10 weeks, where the wheels are turned and washed with brine and Pinot Noir (from the hills of Mont Vully, of course!) to help them mature. In 1998 Mont Vully won a gold medal at the Käsiade in Tirol in a field of 357 competitors. In the semi-hard cheese category our Mont Vully was classified as exceptional. This award lent Ewald wings and made specialist cheese buyers sit up and take notice.
Mont Vully Classique is an exquisite semi-hard cheese, perfect for every occasion, whether it's breakfast, brunch, supper or a simple snack, in a sandwich or on the cheese board for dessert. With its soft, delicate texture, its color ranging from ivory to pale yellow and its mild and pure, slightly piquant flavor, this original cheese is always a hit.


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The need for reductions on emissions has never been greater; it is an essential priority to decrease rising air pollution. In addition to emission reduction, legislation is placing the emphasis on engine manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption. Reducing emissions and fuel consumption are often conflicting requirements, so engineers need to work at finding an optimal design. This webcast provides clear and comprehensive strategies for using simulation, improving engine design and therefore lowering overall emissions and fuel consumption.
Presenters demonstrate setting up complete processes for simulating total engine systems. Showing how these full system simulations reduce testing costs and shorten the time it takes to produce early design prototypes.
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11.1 The flights and flight Schedules listed in the Schedule Indicators are not binding in any way and thus have no contractual value. These are solely intended to inform Passengers of the flights offered by the Carrier. Said Schedule Indicators are not definitive and are liable to be changed after their publication date.
11.2 On the other hand, the flight Schedules printed on the Ticket are deemed, subject to changes for reasons beyond the control of the Carrier, to form an integral part of the Contract of Carriage.
11.3 In the event of a change in the Schedule Indicators, the Passenger will be informed using the contact details provided when the booking was made. It the Passenger's responsibility to provide the Carrier with their contact details so that they can be contacted in the event of a change in the planned flights as they appear on the Ticket. In the event of a change of the Schedule Indicators and the Passenger decides against Transportation, the Passenger can apply for a refund as stated in Article 14.
12.1 The Carrier will take all reasonable measures to avoid delay in carrying the Passenger and their Baggage. In order to prevent a flight cancellation or delay, Carrier may arrange for a flight to be operated on its behalf by an alternative Carrier and/or aircraft and/or other means of transport.
12.2 In the event of a flight cancellation or delay, the Carrier will implement all the provisions of the applicable regulations. Information relating to passenger rights in case of delays and cancellations is available from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the KLM Website.
13.1 In the event the Carrier decides to deny boarding the Passenger, due to overbooking or other reasons, with the result that the Carrier is not in a position to offer a seat to the Passenger, even though the Passenger has a valid Ticket and has arrived for check-in and boarding in accordance with the required timeframes and conditions, the Carrier shall grant the Passenger the compensation provided for by the relevant applicable regulations, where applicable.
13.2 In the event that the Passenger is placed in a lower class than that for which the Ticket was purchased, the Carrier will refund the difference in Fares, under the conditions specified by the relevant applicable regulations. Information relating to passenger rights in case of Denied Boarding and downgrading is available from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the KLM Website.
14.1 The refund of a Ticket, in whole or in part, will take place in accordance with the conditions defined in this Article 14, in accordance with the Ticket's fare conditions and all circumstances with the relevant applicable regulations.
14.2 A refund, where it is authorized by the Ticket's fare conditions, will be paid on the basis of Fare Including Tax paid for the Ticket.
14.3 Request for the refund of a Ticket must be submitted to the issuer of the Ticket (the Carrier or Authorised Agent, as applicable).
The Carrier shall refuse to grant a refund:
(a) For any Ticket, if the request is made after expiry of the Ticket's validity period.
(b) For a Ticket which meets the legislative or regulatory requirement to possess a Ticket that enables the Passenger to leave the country, unless such Passenger provides sufficient proof to establish that they are authorized to reside in said country or that they will leave using another Carrier, or by any other means of carriage.
(c) For a Ticket, in case the holder is not admitted by the authorities of the Place of Destination, Agreed Stopping Place or Stopover, and if the Passenger was returned to their boarding point or to any other destination for this reason.
(d) For a stolen, forged or counterfeit Ticket.
(e) For Passengers who did not comply with the conditions as stated in Article 8.
(f) For Passengers that are refused Carriage by the Carrier pursuant to Article 9 (f), (j) and (l).
Refunds are subject to applicable regulations in
the country in which the Ticket was originally purchased and/or to applicable regulations in the country in which the refund must be paid.
15.1 On board the aircraft, Passengers must not behave in a way that is liable to inconvenience, threaten or endanger one or more persons, property or the aircraft itself. Passengers must not hinder the crew from performing their duties and must comply with the crew´s guidance instructions and recommendations in order to ensure the security and safety of the aircraft, the smooth running of the flight and the comfort of the Passengers.
15.2 For security reasons, the Carrier may prohibit or limit the use on board the aircraft of electronic devices, such as cellular telephones, laptop computers, portable recorders, portable radios, electronic games or transmitting devices, as well as all radio-controlled games and walkie-talkies, except for hearing aids and pacemakers.
15.3 Smoking (including conventional cigarettes, electronic- or other artificial forms of smoking) is strictly prohibited on board the aircraft.
15.4 The Carrier may limit or prohibit the consumption of alcohol on board the aircraft. Consumption of any alcoholic beverages carried into the aircraft by Passengers or consumption of any duty free product bought on board the aircraft is prohibited.
15.5 Recording videos and/or taking photographs other than personal videos and photographs is prohibited on board the aircraft.
15.6 If a Passenger fails to comply with the provisions of this Article, the Carrier may take all the necessary appropriate and reasonable measures, pursuant to legislative and regulatory provisions, in order to prevent such behavior from continuing. To this end, the Carrier may use restraining measures, disembark the Passenger, refuse onward carriage of the Passenger at any point and, or report the Passenger to the local authorities.
15.7 If a Passenger does not comply with the provisions of this Article (and with those of Article 9 relating to carriage refusal and limitation) or commits a criminal or reprehensible act on board an aircraft, the Carrier reserves the right to take legal action against said Passenger and claim damages.
If as a result of Passenger's behavior, Carrier diverts the aircraft to an unscheduled place of destination, Passenger must pay the Carrier the reasonable costs of such diversion.


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PARKING: Restrictions on Parking this weekend at The PROBIZ01-May-2012
Due to the Greene King Beer Festival which is taking place at The PROBIZ County Ground, Hove this weekend during the West Indies clash, there will unfortunately be no public parking available for the duration of the match.
With the Beer Festival being hosted at the Cromwell Road End of the ground in the North-East Car Parking area, it means the other areas of the ground will need to be utilised for players, staff, and sponsors.
Disabled parking will still be available as always on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please ensure you arrive as close to gate opening time as possible (9.30am) to ensure a place.


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Warfarin SODIUM
Selected Anticoagulants/Selected HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
The cause of the interaction is not known. Your cholesterol medicine may increase the effects of warfarin.
What might happen:
You may experience an increased chance for bleeding.
What you should do about this interaction:
If you experience bleeding from your gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, or dark stools, contact your doctor.Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this drug interaction and may be monitoring you for it. If your doctor prescribes these drugs together, you may need to check your bleeding times more often. You may need to adjust your dose of warfarin. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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4.Personal communication. Merck & Co., Inc. 1991. 5.Trenque T, Choisy H, Germain ML. Pravastatin: interaction with oral anticoagulant?. BMJ 1996 Apr 6;312(7035):886.
5.Grau E, Perella M, Pastor E. Simvastatin-oral anticoagulant interaction. Lancet 1996 Feb 10;347(8998):405-6.
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8.Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) US prescribing information. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP May, 2016.
9.Phansalkar S, van der Sijs H, Tucker AD, Desai AA, Bell DS, Teich JM, Middleton B, Bates DW. Drug-drug interactions that should be non-interruptive in order to reduce alert fatigue in electronic health records. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2012 Sep 25.


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Article 1 - 5
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Within these conditions and except as otherwise provided for herein, the following terms are used with the meaning given below:
Actual Carrier (or Operating Carrier)
means the carrier who actually operates the flight.
Administration Fees means fees charged, where applicable, to the Passenger by the Carrier and/or its Authorised Agent, such as but not limited to in consideration for the modification ("Modification Fees"), reissue ("Reissue Fees") or refund ("Refund Fees") of a Ticket. The Passenger shall be informed by the Carrier of the amount of applicable Administration Fees prior to finalisation of their Reservation.
Agreed Stopping Place means a scheduled stop by the Carrier which is located between the Place of Departure and the Place of Destination as shown in the Schedules.
Air Carriage (or Air Travel) means the carriage of a Passenger and their Baggage on an aircraft.
Article means an article of these General Conditions of Carriage.
Authorised Agent means an individual or legal entity that is authorised by the Carrier to represent the Carrier in the sale of Air Carriage tickets for its services or for the services of another Carrier if said agent is so authorised.
Baggage means both Checked Baggage and Unchecked Baggage, unless otherwise specified.
Baggage Allowance means the maximum quantity of Baggage (in terms of number and/or weight and/or dimensions), if any, determined by the Carrier and with which each Passenger may travel whether or not in return for a payment depending on the fare conditions.
Baggage Check means the portion of the Identification Form issued to the Passenger by the Carrier relating to the carriage of Checked Baggage.
Baggage Tag means the portion of Identification Form that is affixed to the Checked Baggage.
Beneficiary means the Passenger or any person who can claim compensation for or on behalf of said Passenger, in accordance with the applicable law.
Cabin Baggage (see Unchecked Baggage)
Carrier means KLM and/or any other carrier for which the Designator Code appears on the Ticket, or a Conjunction Ticket.
Chartering means the operation whereby the Carrier having concluded a Contract of Carriage with the Passenger ("Contractual Carrier") subcontracted to another carrier ("Actual Carrier") responsibility for performing all or part of the Air Carriage. This also means the operation whereby any other party that has contracted with the Passenger (for example a tour operator) entrusts the Carrier with performing all or part of the Air Carriage in connection with package travel, package holidays and package tours, including under EC directive 90/314. The "Contractual Carrier" in this respect is the charterer or touroperator who as a principal enters into an agreement for carriage with the Passenger or another person.
Charter Ticket means a ticket, in electronic form or otherwise, issued pursuant to a Charter Contract.
Checked Baggage means Baggage of which the Carrier has taken custody and for which an Identification Form has been issued.
Check-In Deadlines (CID) means the time limit before which Passengers must have carried out their check-in formalities and received their boarding pass, and where applicable the Baggage must have been issued at the check in desk in accordance with Article 10.2.
Code Share (see Code Share Flight)
Code Share Flight means a flight operated by an Air Carrier that can be either the Carrier with which the Passenger concluded a Contract of Carriage (Contracting Carrier or Contractual Carrier) or another carrier operating the flight (the Actual Carrier) with which the Contracting Carrier has associated its Designator Code.
Conjunction Ticket means a Ticket the issue of which is rendered necessary because of the large number of Coupons for a primary Ticket.
Contingency Plan for lengthy tarmac delays
means the contingency plan adopted by the Carrier in the event of a significant delay of the aircraft on the tarmac at an airport located within the U.S. territory, as described by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Contract of Carriage means the declarations and provisions appearing on the Ticket, identified as such and incorporating these General Conditions of Carriage as well as notices to Passengers.
Contracting Carrier or Contractual Carrier means the Carrier with which the Passenger has concluded a Contract of Carriage and for which the Designator Code appears on the Ticket.
Convention means, as applicable:
(a) the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules
in Warsaw on 12 October 1929;
(b) the Hague Protocol of 28 September 1955, which amended the Warsaw Convention;
(c) the Guadalajara Supplementary Convention of 18 September 1961.
(d) Montreal Protocols 1, 2 and 4 (1975), which amended the Warsaw Convention;
(e) a combination of the aforementioned Conventions and Protocols;
(f) the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, signed in Montreal on 28 May 1999.
Coupon means a paper Flight Coupon or an Electronic Coupon, each of which bears the name of the Passenger who is to take the flight identified on the Coupon.
Damage includes death, injury to a Passenger, delay, loss, partial loss, or other of whatsoever nature arising out of or in connection with Air Carriage or other services performed by the Carrier incidental thereto.
Days mean the calendar days that include the seven days of the week, it being understood that in the event of notice being issued, the dispatch day is not included and that, in order to determine the validity of a Ticket, the date of Ticket issue or the flight departure date are not counted.
Denied Boarding the refusal of any Passenger to carry on a flight, although the Passenger reported himself prior to boarding according to article 3, paragraph 2 of the EU Regulation 261/2004, without the deny boarding is being based on reasonable grounds that have to do with reasons regarding health, safety or security or inadequate travel documentation.
Designator Code means the code issued by IATA, which identifies each carrier using two or more alphabetical, numerical or alphanumeric characters and that is shown amongst others on the Ticket.
Electronic Coupon means an electronic Flight Coupon or any other document that has the same value, which is stored in digital format in the Carrier's computerised reservation system.
Electronic Ticket means the Ticket saved by the Carrier or at its request by a computerised Reservation system and that is evidenced by the Travel Memo (also called the Itinerary and Receipt), the electronic Flight Coupon or any other document that has the same value, issued by the Carrier on its name.
Fares means the fares, charges, levies, costs for a journey charged to the Passenger, for a specified reservation class, for given routes, and, where applicable, filghts and dates, and the corresponding fare conditions.
Fare Excluding Tax means the Fare charged to the Passenger, excluding Taxes and Issue Fees.
Fare Including Tax means the Net Fare plus Tax.
Flight Coupon means the portion of the Ticket identified as being "valid for carriage" or, for Electronic Tickets, the Electronic Coupon that shows the exact points between which the Passenger must be carried.
Force Majeure means extraordinary circumstances which could not have been avoided despite all reasonable due care and attention exercised.
General Conditions of Carriage mean these General Conditions of Carriage.
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
means the International Air Transport Association, created in April 1945 in Montreal, the purpose of which is to encourage the development of safe, regular and economical air carriage and to promote air services and study the problems related thereto.
Identification Form means a tag issued by the Carrier for the sole purpose of identifying Checked Baggage and that includes a portion that is affixed to the Baggage ("Baggage Tag") and another portion that is issued to the Passenger for the identification of said Baggage ("Baggage Check").
Interior Flight or Domestic Flight means any flight for which the Place of Departure and Place of Destination are within the same State, within territorial continuity.
International Agreements (IIA and MIA) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
mean the inter-carrier agreements on the liability of air carriers, signed on 31 October 1995 in Kuala Lumpur (IIA) and on 3 April 1996 in Montreal (MIA), which are applicable to carriers that have been members of the International Air Transport Association (see IATA) since 1 April 1997, and that are included in the legal scope of the international sources of law on carrier liability referred to under points (a) to (d) of the term "Convention" defined below.
International Flight means, as defined by the Convention, any flight for which the Place of Departure and Place of Destination and, possibly, the Stopover, are located on the territory of at least two States that are parties to the Convention, notwithstanding Agreed Stopping Places or aircraft changes, or within a single State if a Stopover is scheduled in another State regardless of whether said other State is or is not party to the Convention.
Issue Fees (or Ticketing Fees) means fees charged, where applicable, to the Passenger by the Carrier or its Authorised Agent, in consideration for issuing a Ticket. The amount of said fees is determined by the issuer of the Ticket (the Carrier or the Authorised Agent, as appropriate). The Issue Fees charged by KLM, if any, are available from the Carrier and on the KLM Website.
Itinerary and Receipt (see Travel Memo)
KLM means the limited liability company Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V., incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, having its statutory seat and registered office in (1182 GP) Amstelveen, the Netherlands at the Amsterdamseweg 55, registered under number 33014286 in the trade register of the chamber of commerce and industry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
KLM Website means the website www.klm.com .
Package Travel has the same meaning as "Package" as given in Council Directive 90/134/EE of 13 June 1990 on package travel, package holidays and package tours.
Passenger means any person, except members of the crew, carried or to be carried and who is in possession of a Ticket.
Passenger Coupon means the portion of the Ticket, issued by the Carrier or in its name, which is identified as such and must be retained by the Passenger.
Passenger with Reduced Mobility means any person whose mobility when using transport is reduced due to any physical disability (sensory or locomotor, permanent or temporary), intellectual disability or impairment, or any other cause of disability, or age, and whose situation needs appropriate attention and the adaptation to his or her particular needs of the service made available to all Passengers.
Pet means a pet, in the cabin or hold, travelling with a Passenger who is either the owner or an individual assuming responsibility on behalf of the owner during the journey.
Place of Departure means the place of departure as shown on the Ticket (for example airport, railway station or such other place of departure shown on the Ticket).
Place of Destination means the place of destination as shown on the Ticket (for example airport, railway station or such other place of destination shown on the Ticket).
Reservation means any request for carriage by a Passenger recorded by the Carrier or its Authorised Agent.
Schedules or Schedule Indicators means the list of departure and arrival times for the flights, as shown in the schedule guides published by the Carrier, or under its authority, and brought to the attention of the public by electronic means.
Schedule Indicators (see Schedules)
Special Declaration of Interest means the declaration made by the Passenger when handing over the Baggage to be checked, which specifies a value that is higher than that fixed as a liability limit by the Convention, against payment of a surcharge.
Special Drawing Right (SDR) means a unit of account of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the value of which is periodically defined by the IMF on the basis of the listed prices of several reference currencies.
Stopovers mean the points, with the exception of the Place of Departure and Place of Destination, shown on the Ticket or mentioned in the Schedules as stopovers planned on the Passenger's itinerary.
Taxes mean fees, taxes and charges imposed by governments, an airport operator or any other authority as defined in Article 4 below.
Ticket means a document which may be completed by a Baggage Check or an Identification Form for Checked Baggage, or by equivalent means in a dematerialised form, including electronic, that is issued or authorised by the Carrier or its Authorised Agent. The Ticket evidences the Contract of Carriage, includes the Flight Coupons, the Passenger Coupons, notices to passengers and incorporates these General Conditions of Carriage.
Travel Memo (or Itinerary and Receipt) means one or more documents that the Carrier issues to the Passenger, that confirm(s) the issue of an Electronic Ticket that bears his/her name, information on the flight and notices to Passengers.
Unchecked Baggage or "Cabin Baggage"
means all Baggage, other than Checked Baggage. This Unchecked Baggage remains in the custody of the Passenger.
2.1 General Provisions
(a) Except as provided in Article 2.2 and Article 2.4 below, these General Conditions of Carriage apply to all flights, or portions of flights, for which the KLM Designator Code ("KL") appears on the Ticket or on the corresponding Coupon.
(b) These General Conditions of Carriage also apply to free or reduced-fare carriage, except as otherwise provided for in the Contract of Carriage or in any other contractual document that links KLM to the Passenger.
(c) All Carriage is subject to the General Conditions of Carriage to the Carriers' fare regulations in force at the time of the Passenger's Reservation.
(d) These General Conditions of Carriage have been drawn up pursuant to the Montreal Convention of 28 May 1999 and the European law in force.
(e) These General Conditions of Carriage are available from KLM and its Authorized Agents and are accessible on the KLM Website.
2.2 Charters and Code Shares
(a) Certain flights provided by the Carrier are subject to a Charter or a Code Share Agreement.
(b) The Passenger is informed of the identity of the Actual Carrier(s), at the time when the Contract of Carriage is concluded. Following conclusion of the Contract of Carriage, a Carrier other than the one specified on the Ticket may operate the Air Carriage in question and the Passenger shall be informed of the identity of the Actual Carrier, once it is known. In all cases, the Passenger shall be informed, at the latest during check-in, or in case of a connection without prior check-in, prior to boarding, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
2.3 The Contingency Plan for lengthy tarmac delays
The Contingency Plan for lengthy tarmac delays applicable within the United States is that of the Carrier actually operating the flight (Actual Carrier).
2.4 Predominance of the Law
These General Conditions of Carriage are applicable to the extent that they are not contrary to mandatorily applicable Conventions, Regulation, laws and regulatory requirements or the rules governing public order, in which case, said laws or rules shall prevail. Any invalidation of one or more provisions of these General Conditions of Carriage shall not have any effect on the validity of other provisions, except where the Contract of Carriage could not continue to apply without the provision that has been declared invalid and ineffective.
3.1 General Provisions
(a) Subject to proof of the contrary, the Ticket evidences the existence, the conclusion and the content of the Contract of Carriage between the Carrier and the Passenger whose name is shown on the Ticket.
(b) The Carriage service is only provided to the Passengers named on the Ticket. The Carrier reserves the right to check the identity documents of the Passengers. Passengers must therefore be able to provide the Carrier with proof of their identity, as well as the identity of those for whom they are responsible, at any time during their journey.
(c) A Ticket may not be transferred, subject to applicable law and regulations in force, in particular relating to Package Travels. If a person other than the Passenger named on the Ticket presents a Ticket for Carriage or refund purposes, and the Carrier, acting in good faith, carries or refunds the person who presents the Ticket and later on it is established that that person is not the Passenger named on the Ticket, the Carrier shall not be required to carry the Passenger or refund the Passenger and the Carrier shall have no obligation or liability whatsoever towards the Passenger.
(d) Certain Tickets, which are sold at specific Fares, are partially or totally non –changeable and/or refundable. It is the Passengers responsibility, when making their Reservation, to consult the conditions applicable to the use of the Fare and, where necessary, to take out appropriate insurance to cover the risks associated therewith.
(e) As the Ticket is subject to mandatory formal conditions the Ticket shall at all times remain the property of the issuing Carrier.
(f) With the exception of Electronic Tickets, Passengers shall only be carried if they are able to present a valid Ticket that contains the Coupon that corresponds to the flight concerned and all other unused Coupons, as well as the Passenger Coupon. Moreover, a Ticket that is damaged or has been modified by a person other than the Carrier or one of its Authorized Agents shall not be valid for Carriage. For Electronic Tickets, Passengers must provide proof of identity and shall only be carried on a flight if a valid Electronic Ticket has been issued in their name.
(g) In the event of loss of or damage to all or part of the Ticket or non-presentation of a Ticket containing the Passengers Coupon and all the unused Flight Coupons, the Carrier shall replace all or part of said Ticket on the request of the Passenger. This replacement will be in the form of a newly-issued Ticket, provided that when the request is made, the Carrier has evidence that a valid Ticket was issued for the flight(s) concerned. The Carrier that reissues the Ticket shall charge the Passenger Administration Fees for reissuing their Ticket, unless the loss or damage was due to the negligence of the Carrier, or its Authorised Agent. If no evidence is provided by the Passenger that a valid Ticket was issued for the flights concerned, the Carrier reissuing the Ticket may require the Passenger to pay the Fare Including Tax of the replacement Ticket. This payment will be refunded when the Carrier has proof that the lost or damaged Ticket was not used during its validity period or, if, during said same period, the Passenger finds the original Ticket and submits it to the Carrier, subject to the reasonable Administration Fees as referred to above.
(h) It is the Passenger's responsibility to take all measures which are necessary to ensure that the Ticket is not lost or stolen.
(i) If a Passenger benefits from a fare reduction or a Fare that is subject to specific conditions, the Passenger must be able, at all times during their journey, to provide the Carrier's officials or agents with appropriate supporting documents justifying the granting of this specific Fare, and to prove the validity thereof. Failing this, a fare readjustment, equating to the difference between the Fare including Tax initially paid and the Fare Including Tax that the Passenger should have paid, will be made or the Passenger will not be allowed to board the aircraft.
3.2 Validity Period
(a) Unless otherwise provided for on the Ticket or in these General Conditions of Carriage, and except for Fares that affect the validity period of a Ticket, as stated on the Ticket itself, a Ticket is valid for Carriage:
- for one year, as from the date of issue thereof, or,
- for one year, as from the date of use of the first Coupon, provided that such use occurs within one year of the date on which the Ticket is issued.
(b) If a Passenger in possession of a valid Ticket is unable to travel during the validity period of their Ticket solely on the ground that, when the Passenger requests a Reservation on a flight, the Carrier is not in a position to confirm the Reservation requested by the Passenger:
- either the validity of said Ticket shall be extended until the first available flight;
- Fare IncludingTax for the Ticket will be refunded, under the conditions provided for in Article 14 (Refunds) below;
- or the Passenger will accept a corresponding fare readjustment.
(d) In the event of the death of a Passenger during a journey, the Tickets of the persons who are accompanying the deceased Passenger shall at written request be changed of such Passengers, either by waiving any minimum stay requirements or by extending the validity period of said Tickets. In the event of the death of an immediate family member of a Passenger whose journey has started, the validity of their Tickets and of those of the members of their immediate family travelling with them shall be changed in the same way. Any change mentioned above may only be made after receipt of a valid death certificate. The extension mentioned above shall only start at the point at which the journey was interrupted and shall be valid for carriage in the class for which the Fare Including Tax has been paid. Any extension may not exceed forty-five (45) days as from the date of death.
3.3 Force Majeure invoked by a Passenger
If a Passenger has a Ticket, as described in Article 3.1 (d) above, which they have not used in whole or in part for reasons of Force Majeure, the Carrier shall provide the Passenger with a credit voucher corresponding to the Fare Including Tax of their non-refundable and/or non- changeable Ticket which is valid for one year, to be used for a subsequent journey on the Carrier's flights and subject to the applicable Administration Fees, provided that the Passenger informs the Carrier as soon as possible and in any event prior to the date of the flight of such reasons of Force Majeure and provides proof thereof.
3.4 Flight Coupon Order of Use
(a) The Fare including Tax, established on the basis of the details, flight dates and routes mentioned on the Ticket, corresponds to a Place of Departure and a Place of Destination, via a Stopover scheduled when the Ticket was purchased and forms integral part of the Contract of Carriage. The Fare applied on the Ticket issue date is only valid for a Ticket used fully and in the sequential order of Flight Coupons, for the specified journey and on the specified dates.
(b) Any non-compliant use by the Passenger (for example , if he does not use the first Coupon or if the Coupons are not used in the order in which they were issued) noticed on the day of travel, will result in the obligation to pay an extra fixed fee at the airport amounting to: €125 for a short flight within Metropolitan France and Corsica, €250 for a flight within Europe in Economy, €500 for a flight within Europe in Business Class, €500 for an Economy or Premium Economy intercontinental flight, €1,500 for a Business intercontinental flight and €3,000 for an Air France La Première intercontinental flight (or the equivalent in the local currency).
(c) If the Passenger does not use all their Flight Coupons and prematurely interrupts their journey, the Passenger will be required to pay a fixed amount, of EUR 275 at Schiphol Airport and at Charles de Gaulle (Paris), in order to be able to retrieve their Checked Baggage.
3.5 Changes Requested by a Passenger
Changes that the Passenger wishes to make are subject to the fare conditions attached to their Fare and to payment of the applicable Administration Fees.
3.6 Identification of the Carrier
Carrier's identification may be shown as an abbreviation on the Ticket using its Designator Code (as defined in Article 1). The Carrier's address is deemed to be that of any one of its registered offices or principal place of business.
4.1 Fares
Except as otherwise provided for, Fares for Tickets apply solely to Carriage from the airport at the Place of Departure to the airport at Place of Destination. Fares do not include ground carriage between airports or between airports and town terminals. The Fare shall be calculated in accordance with the Fares in force on the Ticket Reservation date, for a journey scheduled on the dates and for the itinerary shown on said Ticket. Any change in itinerary or journey date may have an impact on the applicable Fare.
The applicable Fares are those published by the Carrier or calculated thereby, in accordance with the fare conditions in force for the stated flight(s) from the Place of Departure to the Place of Destination, for the relevant class of carriage, on the Ticket Reservation date.
When making a Reservation the Passenger shall be informed of the Fare Including Tax for the Ticket and the Issue Fees as well as the overall Fare of the Ticket (comprising the Fare Including Tax and the Issue Fees).
4.2 Fees, Taxes and Charges
All fees, taxes, or charges imposed by governments, by any other authorities or by the airport operator shall be paid by the Passenger. To the extent possible when making a Reservation for their Ticket, Passengers will be informed of said fees, taxes, or charges, which will be charged in addition to the Fare Excluding Tax and which, in most cases, will be shown separately on the Ticket.
These fees, taxes, and charges may be created or increased by a government, another authority, or by an airport operator, after the Reservation date. In this case, the Passenger must pay the corresponding amount. Inversely, if the fees, taxes, and charges are reduced or abolished, the Passenger may be refunded for the reduced or abolished amounts. As soon as a Passenger has a paid and received a Ticket then aforementioned fees, taxes and charges will not be charged or deducted.
4.3 Issue Fees charged by the Carrier
The Passenger may be charged Issue Fees in consideration for issuing a Ticket. Issue Fees differ depending on the type of journey, the Fare and the Ticket distribution channel. These Issue Fees are added to the Fare Including Tax. The Issue Fees charged by the Carrier, where applicable, are non-refundable, except where a Ticket is canceled due to an error on the part of the Carrier.
The Passenger shall be informed of the amount of Issue Fees that will be charged by the Carrier prior to finalization of their Reservation.
The Issue Fees charged by KLM, if any, is available from the Carrier and on the KLM Website.
4.4 Payment Currency
The Fares Excluding Tax, Taxes, Issue Fees and Administration Fees are payable in the currency of the country where the Ticket was purchased, unless another currency is specified by the Carrier or its Authorised Agent when the Ticket is purchased or beforehand (for example, due to local currency not being convertible).
Moreover, the Carrier may, at its discretion, accept payments in another currency.
5.1 General Provisions
Reservations will only be confirmed when they are recorded in the Carrier's computerized reservation system. On the request of the Passenger, the Carrier shall provide a Reservation confirmation.
5.2 Reservation Requirements
Certain Fares are subject to conditions that limit or exclude the possibility of modifying or cancelling Reservations. If a Passenger has not paid all amounts due for the Ticket before the specified ticketing time limit indicated by the Carrier or its Authorised Agent, the Carrier shall be entitled to cancel the Reservation without notice and to allocate the seat to another Passenger, without having any further obligation towards the relevant Passenger who had not paid and with any liability on the part of the Carrier.
5.3 Seat Allocation
The Carrier shall make reasonable efforts to meet seat allocation requests but cannot guarantee the allocation of a given seat, even if the Reservation is confirmed for said seat. The Carrier reserves the right to change the seat allocation at any time, including after boarding, for operating, security or safety reasons, or for reasons of Force Majeure.
5.4 Service on board
The Carrier shall make reasonable efforts to meet Passengers' requirements regarding the services provided on board the aircraft, in particular drinks, special meals, films, seats etc. However, the Carrier may not be held liable if imperatives relating to operating, safety and security or reasons beyond the control of the Carrier do not allow it to provide suitable services, even if such services are confirmed at the time of Reservation.
5.5 Aircraft type
The type of aircraft indicated to the Passenger at the time of Ticket Reservation or subsequently is given for their information purposes only. Imperatives related to safety and security, reasons beyond the control of the Carrier or operating constraints may lead the Carrier to modify the type of aircraft without any liability on its part.


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How the interaction occurs:
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Ticagrelor and aspirin are used together. However, taking extra or higher than recommended aspirin doses may cause in your ticagrelor not work as well.
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Most patients do take aspirin with ticagrelor; however, after an initial 325 mg dose, the daily aspirin dose usually should not exceed 100 mg for most patients.Let your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know right away that you are taking these medicines together and how much you are taking. To maximize the benefit and safety of ticagrelor, do not take additional aspirin or combination medications which contain aspirin for fever, pain or other conditions unrelated to your heart or circulation. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend alternative medicines for these conditions.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
1.Brilinta (ticagrelor) US prescribing information. AstraZeneca LP July, 2016.
2.Brilique (ticagrelor) UK summary of product characteristics. AstraZeneca UK Limited October 24, 2012.
3.Brilinta (ticagrelor) Canada prescribing information. AstraZeneca Canada May 26, 2011.


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This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
Valproate may slow down how quickly your liver processes lorazepam.
What might happen:
You may notice increased effects from your lorazepam, including sluggishness and disorientation. You may lose consciousness.
What you should do about this interaction:
Let your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor and pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together. If you notice increased effects from your lorazepam, such as sluggishness and disorientation, contact your doctor. It may be necessary to change the dose of your lorazepam.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
1.Ativan (lorazepam injection) US prescribing information. Biovail Laboratories International SRL April 27, 2017.
2.Ativan (lorazepam tablets) US prescribing information. Biovail Pharmaceuticals April, 2007.
3.Anderson GD, Gidal BE, Kantor ED, Wilensky AJ. Lorazepam-valproate interaction: studies in normal subjects and isolated perfused rat liver. Epilepsia 1994 Jan-Feb;35(1):221-5.
4.Samara EE, Granneman RG, Witt GF, Cavanaugh JH. Effect of valproate on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of lorazepam. J Clin Pharmacol 1997 May;37(5):442-50.
5.von Moltke LL, Manis M, Harmatz JS, Poorman R, Greenblatt DJ. Inhibition of acetaminophen and lorazepam glucuronidation in vitro by probenecid. Biopharm Drug Dispos 1993 Mar;14(2):119-30.


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Good Grief! I cant believe I'm saying this, but we're fast approaching the end of 2012. (Speaking for myself, I'm still recovering from the 2000 celebrations how can we be closing out 2012 so soon?)
So, I thought it would be interesting to see which were the most-viewed Programmable Logic-related articles from 2012, including "How To" design articles, news items, product pieces, and commentary offerings.
The following "Top 10" mind-blowing articles are presented in reverse order from #10 to #1 based on the number of times they were viewed in 2012.


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Sussex's Second Eleven won a nail-biting affair in the Second Eleven Championship yesterday as their match with Hampshire at Horsham went right down to the wire.
After the visitors had lead by 197 runs overnight going into the final day of the clash at Cricket Field Road, they were finally dismissed for 264 as Lewis Hatchett, Matthew Hobden and Will Beer all finished with two wickets apiece.
It set up a last-day run chase for Sussex as they required 230 from 58 overs remaining in the match. Despite losing a few overs for rain and the light proving somewhat of an issue, Sussex managed to get over the line in the last over of the day.
Beer led the way with his knock of 71, the mainstay of the innings, along with 55 from opener Matt Machan (pictured) proved vital in the run chase whilst Harry Finch (32) and Ollie Graham (28 not out) ensured Sussex were victors by five wickets.
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After Bill Richardson finishes his term as governor of New Mexico, perhaps he can travel the world saving schools. His involvement in the effort to ensure continued operations at the College of Santa Fe is well-documented and, during the Bike to Work Week festivities at the Railyard on May 15, the governor is reported to have said he'd like to see the little elementary school next door remain open and do well.
The school he was talking about is Alvord Elementary, a 75-year fixture in the Railyard neighborhood. Perhaps the governor was simply musing based on the happy swarm of kids who had walked over for what they thought was the best field trip ever—free T-shirts, candy and piñata smashing—but more likely he knew the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education had scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 19, during which it planned to put Alvord on notice: One more year and then we're closing the school forever.
The school board's logic is simple: The school district is facing a $4.5 million dollar deficit this year (and that's after receiving federal stimulus money). Alvord is a small school and, being downtown, is far away from the areas of most dense population growth. Other schools serve more kids and many facilities are lacking in books, computers, teachers and, sometimes, reliable plumbing. Planned schools, such as one in Rancho Viejo, appear indefinitely shelved and many kids toil in poorly insulated portable buildings with no air-conditioning and the reek of institutional dread.
People don't get elected to the school board because they want to close schools and disrupt communities. These are gut-wrenching decisions to make and, as a friend and former elementary school teacher assures me, it's hard to have a sense of how desperate and psychologically trying the situation is for poor and disenfranchised students at the fringes of the education system. If closing a school like Alvord can benefit the system as a whole, why not do it?
Because the school board's simple logic is, in this case, wrong.
None of the cost cutting SFPS is doing right now is going to help disenfranchised students or open new schools; It will be eaten by the deficit. Small schools are simply better learning environments for students and better professional environments for teachers and staff. The school board's own math demonstrates the net savings will be a hair over $98,000, but that doesn't adjust for thousands of dollars in errors that Alvord supporters have pointed out and that SFPS has acknowledged. It also doesn't account for the expense of mothballing a building. And if SFPS shuffled Alvord students to Larragoite Elementary, as it intends, Larragoite will lose its small-school stipend and the net result for the district will be a larger deficit. And then there's pissing away the $2 million renovation Alvord underwent in 2004.
What's more, Alvord has a plan.
It's applying to be a magnet school, a designation that will allow it to remain under the SFPS umbrella, but develop an innovative sustainability-based curriculum that is in line with the community's values, the neighborhood in which it sits and the national zeitgeist. Detractors say a sustainability program should be district-wide rather than focused on a single "boutique" school. That's true, of course, but there's no will at SFPS to create such a program on a broad basis. Except at Alvord.
Architects of the Alvord magnet curriculum are aware of the challenges facing the district as a whole and see the development of new programs as a path to bring about sea change for a public school system that can only be described as fundamentally unsustainable. Do we keep applying the same fixes to the same set of problems or do we shift our thinking and start planting the seeds of something new, Alvord supporters ask.
The school board's response has been to encourage Alvord to seek charter school status during its remaining year, a kind of "show us how it's done if you think you're so clever" gambit. Ironically, the school board initially encouraged Alvord to become a magnet, as charter schools are less flexible and adaptable to shifting education strategies. What's more, the path to becoming a charter at this late stage is so fraught with challenges and vagaries, it looks a lot like a dangling carrot that can never be caught.
All of this really only leaves one motive for SFPS' urgent and strangely covert need to wash its hands of Alvord: real estate. I'm not accusing anyone of underhanded, shady, backbiting behavior, but it can't have escaped the school board's notice that, if you were to bulldoze that non-historic John Gaw Meem building, knock over the fruit trees, pawn off the playground equipment and dig out the gardens the kids have planted, the property would make one hell of an overflow pay-to-park lot for the parking-plagued Railyard.
Will the governor step in and save the day? Forget it. This is a community problem and the community should let SFPS know how we'd like it to be resolved.
UPDATE: Governor Richardson did, in fact, save the day. He directed New Mexico Secretary of Public Education Veronica Garcia to set aside $200,000 in emergency funds in order to ensure a two year reprieve for Alvord.
At a Wednesday, May 20 meeting of the school board, feeling remained contentious, with some board members feeling that the governor was only staving off the inevitable. Alameda Middle School did get the axe and the the board fell to arguing about what to do with it. District Superintendent Bobbie Gutierrez was instructed to come up with a proposal for what to do with the facility by Aug. 18. One has to wonder: why can't the school board figure out what its plan is and then start closing schools?


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