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A marble slab inscribed with the 10 Commandments, most likely used at the entrance of a synagogue destroyed by Romans or Crusaders, is being offered Nov. 16 at Heritage Auctions' Biblical Archaeology & Related Objects Auction. It is the world's earliest-known complete stone inscription of the biblical principles given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
The tablet is the centerpiece of thoroughly researched and authenticated artifacts owned and offered by New York's Living Torah Museum. "There is nothing more fundamental to our shared heritage than the 10 Commandments," said David Michaels, Director of Antiquities for Heritage Auctions, "and Heritage Auctions is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the sale of this remarkable piece of Biblical history."
The two-foot-square slab weighs 115 pounds and dates to the late Roman-Byzantine era, circa A.D. 300-830. It is inscribed with 20 lines of characters rendered in the Samaritan form of Paleo-Hebrew script.
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Colaba's sitting corporator and Citizen Forum activist Makrand Narvekar and some NCP and Shiv Sena leaders joined the BJP on Tuesday.
Along with Narvekar, NCP's Asif Bhamla, Prashant Rele and its youth wing's core committee member Swapnil Yenurkar were inducted in the BJP. All are expected to contest the BMC polls as BJP's official candidates.
"I support BJP's transparent agenda and look up to the party as a progressive outfit that will improve the city," said Narvekar, adding that the Citizen Forum that helped him in getting elected as an independent candidate, would assist him this time as well.
Narvekar's associate Harshad Narvekar too joined BJP. Bhamla has been brought to the BJP as a Muslim face and social and political worker.
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Why its can't self-sustain ?
Slim and Sunny.
The order the 4 classes are in never seems to be the same on different UI screens or in the dropship
Glacial's weapon/item swap slow.
Ranked Hunt attracted too many hackers. They thought the ranking system was all about being Gold...when in fact it was an accurate way to matchup players of relatively even skill levels.
Legacy my story. Lose to a silver skilled elder kraken lose -7 next game disconnect lose -6 next game another disconnect lose -11 get deranked this is just annoying and sad.
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The 2004/05 campaign, his final season with the Club, saw him notch seven goals prior to his move to Fenerbache, including the winning goal against Chelsea in October 2004 which was Jose Mourinho's first loss as their manager.
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Jack Crawford Taylor was born in St. Louis, Missouri and he founded the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company. Taylor attended Washington University in St. Louis starting in 1940 but he dropped out to join the U.S. Navy where he was a well decorated pilot, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses as well as the Navy Air Medal. After the war, Jack Crawford Taylor took a job with a local Cadillac dealership in St. Louis, eventually becoming sales manager. In 1957, in cooperation with the dealership, Jack Crawford Taylor started a leasing business that targeted customers who had cars in the shop. Jack Crawford Taylor called this company Executive Leasing Company. Taylor expanded outside of St. Louis in 1969 and changed the name of the company to Enterprise after the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier he had served on during World War II. Instead of focusing on travelers at airports, Jack Crawford Taylor instead concentrated on the local market. In 1989, Jack Crawford Taylor changed the name of the company to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. By 1992, the company had over $1 billion in revenues and by 1995, over $2 billion. In 2007, Enterprise purchased National Car Rental and Alamo Rent-A-Car.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] With the main performance of Glen Murphy, this film directed by Antonio Simoncini was premiered in cinema or TV in 2014. The film "Lords of London" had an original production of UK. You can watch Lords of London online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] With direction of Porter Speakman Jr., this movie in English (original language) was presented in 2010. This film, a creation of Kevin Miller and Stephanie Hicks, was developed in USA. You can watch With God on our Side online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2010.
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Evan Albertyn, Gary Burge, Ron Dart, Norman Finkelstein, John Hagee, Matthew Hand, Malcolm Heading, Salim Munayer, Ilan Pappe, Stephen Sizer, Kimberly Troup, Ben White and Risa Zoll.
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The original audio of With God on our Side has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
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Gun ownership among Republican and Democratic voters was once similar, but has diverged over the past 40 years, Mark Joslyn and Don Haider-Markel of the University of Kansas report for The Washington Post. In 1976, 50 percent of Republicans owned a gun, compared to 45 percent of Democrats. Data from the the American National Election Studies shows that 62 percent of gun owners supported Trump, up from 58 percent for Mitt Romney in 2012 and 52 percent for John McCain in 2008. (Post graphic: Gun ownership by party)
The "gun gap" between Republicans and Democrats peaked in 2012 during President Obama's victories, with a 30 percent difference between Republican and Democratic gun owners, the researchers write. The gap was 24 points during Trump's presidential run, the second-highest percentage since 1976.
They note that the Republican-Democratic gap remains "after controlling for conventional predictors such as voters' party identification, ideological leanings, educational attainment, demographics and place of residence."
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'Gun gap' has widened in recent years between Republican and Democratic voters
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Malema sequestration matter postponed
The provisional sequestration order against Economic Freedom Fighters' leader Julius Malema regarding his outstanding tax bill has been extended to December 1, a clerk in the High Court in Pretoria said on Monday.
Malema previously admitted he had not attended to his tax affairs the way the law required. According to court papers, Malema owed Sars R16 million, plus interest, after failing to submit tax returns between 2006 and 2010.
In 2010 Sars contacted Malema about his failure to submit tax returns. It took Malema 18 months, after many attempts by Sars, to file his outstanding returns.
Malema had failed to register his Ratanang Family Trust for tax purposes, and Sars had to do this on his behalf. Ratanang is the name of Malema's young son.
Sars attached some of Malema's property, including a farm in Limpopo and a house still under construction in Johannesburg, to recoup the taxes he owed.
In February, Judge Bill Prinsloo ordered that Malema's estate be provisionally sequestrated.
A final sequestration order would affect Malema's political career, as he would no longer be allowed to serve as a Member of Parliament.
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California's Budget Problem Turns into a Full-On Fiscal Clusterf%^&: Schwarzenegger Seeks to Eliminate Welfare Completely
You know I bat for Team Conservative and therefore don't believe in hand-outs. But really? REALLY? Oh we are fucked. Time to move to Texas? Hit the fucking bunker, California, we are done for and I am speechless.
Via LA Times:
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to completely eliminate the state's welfare program for families, medical insurance for low-income children and Cal Grants cash assistance to college and university students.
The proposals to sharply scale back the assistance that California provides to its neediest residents came in testimony by the administration this afternoon at a joint legislative budget committee hearing. It followed comments by the governor earlier today that he would be withdrawing a proposal to help balance the budget with billions of dollars of borrowing and replacing it with program reductions.
The proposals would completely reshape the state's social service network, transforming California from one of the country's most generous states to one of the most tightfisted. The proposals are intended to help close a budget deficit estimated at $21.3 billion.
Really? Really?
I am in disbelief.


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TEQSA Glossary of Terms
This glossary explains some of the terms providers may encounter when dealing with TEQSA, presented in alphabetical order. If you cannot find the term you need explained on this list, please contact your Case Manager.
Academic governance - a subset of the overall governance of an education organisation, and deals with the framework that regulates academic decisions and academic quality assurance within the organisation. Academic governance includes the policies, processes, definitions of roles, relationships, systems, strategies and resources that ensure academic standards and continuous improvement in academic activities, and is concerned with the integrity and quality of the core higher education activities of teaching, research and scholarship.
Academic standards - an agreed specification (such as a defined benchmark or indicator) that is used as a definition of a level of performance or achievement, rule, or guideline. Standards may apply to academic outcomes, such as student or graduate achievement of core discipline knowledge and core discipline skills (known as learning outcomes), or to academic processes such as student selection, teaching, research supervision, and assessment.
Academic staff – a member of staff of a higher education provider who is appointed wholly or principally to undertake a teaching and/or research function. For definition of 'member of staff' refer to the Department of Education's (DoE) HEIMS-HELP glossary at http://heimshelp.education.gov.au/sites/heimshelp/Resources/Glossary.
Articulation arrangements – create a defined pathway that enables a student to progress from a completed course of study to another course of study with admission and/or credit.
Assessment – a process to determine a student's achievement of identified learning outcomes and may include a range of written and oral methods and practice or demonstration.
Attrition – is the proportion of students commencing a course of study in a given year who neither complete nor return in the following year. It does not identify those students who defer their study or transfer to another institution (refer also to 'student attrition rates' below).
Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement – is a supplementary statement to a testamur and record of results that provides additional information to enhance understanding of the qualification by students, employers, industry, professional associations and internationally.
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) - ASQA is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training sector. ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) - The Australian Qualifications Framework is Australia's national policy for regulated qualifications. The AQF encompasses higher education, vocational education and training and school education. It provides for national recognition and a consistent understanding of what defines each qualification type.
The Qualification Standards enshrined in the TEQSA Act strongly reflect the AQF which requires awards issued to be quality assured, protected against fraudulent use and to serve as pathways for further learning. The Qualification Standards incorporate by reference the following AQF policy documents: AQF Levels Criteria and AQF Qualification Type Descriptors; AQF Qualifications issuance Policy; AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy; AQF Qualifications Register Policy; and AQF Qualification Type Addition and Removal Policy. Answers to frequently asked questions about TEQSA and the AQF are available on TEQSA's 'provider resources' page.
Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) - Prior to the establishment of TEQSA, the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) was the principal national quality assurance agency in higher education with the responsibility of providing public assurance of the quality of Australia's universities and other institutions of higher education, and assisting in enhancing the academic quality of these institutions.
Benchmarking – benchmarking is recognised as a means by which an entity can: demonstrate accountability to stakeholders; improve networking and collaborative relationships; generate management information; develop an increased understanding of practice, process or performance; and garner insights into how improvements might be made. For example, in the context of course accreditation, benchmarking involves comparing performance outcomes and/or processes of similar courses of study delivered by other providers. 'Internal benchmarking' against other relevant courses offered by the provider may also be undertaken.
Campus – the physical location from where a course of study is being delivered. This location may or may not be owned by the higher education provider which enrols the student. For e-learning (online) or other distance education courses this would be the location at where the electronic course material is maintained.
Casual staff – staff who are engaged and paid on an hourly or sessional basis, and who have no entitlement to paid annual leave, paid sick leave or paid long service leave.
Commencing student – has the meaning given by DoE's HEIMSHELP at http://heimshelp.education.gov.au/sites/heimshelp/Resources/Glossary.
Course completion – the successful completion of all the academic requirements of a course of study which includes any required attendance, assignments, examinations, assessments, dissertations, practical experience and work experience in industry. Where a combined course automatically leads to two separate awards, a course completion only occurs when the requirements of both awards have been satisfied.
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) - CRICOS is the official Australian Government website that lists all Australian education providers offering courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered. CRICOS is a searchable database managed by the Department of Education (DoE) under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework. It provides details of those Australian education institutions approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education and training services to overseas students and details of the courses that they deliver.
TEQSA is responsible for assessing applications for inclusion on the CRICOS and for approving the registration of a provider on CRICOS. The database can be searched by course or provider name/number.
Course with a major research component – means a course of study that involves conduct of research leading to a thesis/dissertation which is a major component of the overall course requirements (that is comprising two-thirds or more of the student load). Examples include Bachelor Honours Degree; Masters Degree (Research); Masters Degree (Extended); and Doctoral Degree.
Credit arrangements – are formal negotiated agreements within and between issuing organisations or accrediting authorities and are about student entitlement to credit. They may also be formal arrangements made between issuing organisations and students. Credit can be given in the form of block, specified or unspecified credit (as provided by Qualification Standard 3.3).
Credit transfer– is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for completed components of a course of study based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched courses of study.
Department of Education - The Department of Education is the Australian Government department with responsibility for administering funding under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and for developing and administering higher education policy and programs.
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) - The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 (the ESOS Act) and the associated legislation form the legal framework governing delivery of education to overseas students studying in Australia on a student visa. The framework sets out clear roles and responsibilities for providers of education and training to international students and complements Australia's student visa laws.
elearning – involves electronically designed use of any digital technology or resources to deliver and support specific teaching and learning aims and outcomes. Also referred to as 'online learning'. An information sheet about TEQSA's approach to regulation of providers engaged in online learning is at: http://www.teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/TEQSAeLearningInformationSheet.pdf
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - ELICOS are courses offered to students studying in Australia on student visas. 'Intensive' denotes full-time study comprising a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week of face-to-face classes of English language instruction. An information sheet about TEQSA's regulation of ELICOS is available at http://www.teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/FAQs_TEQSAandTheRegulationOf...
English language proficiency – is the ability of students to use the English language to make and communicate meaning in spoken and written contexts while completing their course of study.
EFTSL – one Equivalent Full-Time Student Load is a measure of the study load, for a year, of a student undertaking a course of study on a full time basis.
Field of Education – as defined by the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED), which is a classification of courses, specialisations and units of study, with the same or similar vocational emphasis or principal subject matter in the course of study. ASCED is available at: http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/free.nsf/0/2D08D604CC032093CA256AAF0080766F/$File/12720_2001.pdf. The 'Detailed Field of Education' refers to the ASCED six digit code. The 'Broad Field of Education' refers to the ASCED two digit code.
Field of study – see 'Field of Education'.
Financial viability – where there are financial resources and financial management capacity to sustain higher education provision consistent with the requirements of the Provider Registration Standards.
FTE – full-time equivalence, as defined by the Department of Education's HEIMS-HELP glossary at http://heimshelp.education.gov.au/sites/heimshelp/Resources/Glossary.
Governing body – the body with ultimate decision making authority over the higher education provider and its higher education operations.
Grade distributions – are set by each higher education provider and involve analysing the aggregation of final grades using data by subject, course of study, student cohort or other grouping. Grade distributions may be determined using norm-referencing methods, criterion-referencing methods, or a combination of both. Criterion-referencing requires a focus on identified learning outcomes and provides transparency for students.
Graduate attributes – generic learning outcomes that refer to transferable, non-discipline specific skills that a graduate may achieve through learning that have application in study, work and life contexts.
Higher education award – means:
(a) A diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or doctoral degree, or
(b) qualification covered by level 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, or
(c) an award of a similar kind, or represented as being of a similar kind, to any of the above awards,
other than an award offered or conferred for the completion of a vocational education and training course.
Higher education provider (Provider) also (HEP) - Higher education provider is defined in the TEQSA Act and means:
(a) a constitutional corporation that offers or confers a regulated higher education award, or
(b) a corporation that:
(i) offers or confers a regulated higher education award; and
(ii) is established by or under a law of the Commonwealth or a Territory; or
(c) a person who offers or confers a regulated higher education award for the completion of a course of study provided wholly or partly in a Territory.
Higher education services – includes functions such as: delivery of teaching and learning services (including student assessment); student learning support (such as access to library materials, academic learning support, and English language support); personal student support services (such as career services, advocacy, counselling, accommodation services, health and welfare services); marketing, advertising and promotion of course(s) of study; student recruitment; maintenance of and/or access to electronic resources and/or websites to support higher education operations; maintaining student records and data; student admission services; provision of teaching and learning or research facilities; student complaint management; and research supervision.
Higher Education Standards Panel - The Higher Education Standards Panel is responsible for developing and monitoring the Higher Education Standards Framework. Panel members are appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education, in consultation with the Commonwealth Minister for Research.
Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) - The Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) provides for the Commonwealth to give financial support for higher education and certain vocational education and training through:
(a) grants and other payments made largely to higher education providers; and
(b) financial assistance to students (usually in the form of loans).
Government Accreditation Authority (GAA) - Government Accreditation Authorities (GAAs) referred to state and territory government accrediting authorities for higher education responsible for accrediting AQF qualifications and authorising non-self-accrediting higher education institutions to issue them. Their functions are now conducted by TEQSA.
Key personnel – includes senior executive officers such as: the Principal/Chief Executive Officer, Academic Director (or other senior executive officer with primary responsibility for academic operations), and others who will:
- make decisions about the governance, management or direction of the academic and corporate operations of a higher education provider, or
- exercise a notable degree of control or influence over the decision making about the governance, management or direction of the academic and corporate operations of a higher education provider.
Learning outcomes – learning outcomes are the expression of the set of knowledge, skills and the application of the knowledge and skills a person has acquired and is able to demonstrate as a result of learning.
Material Change - Under section 29(1) of the TEQSA Act, a registered higher education provider is required to notify TEQSA if any of the following events occur or are likely to occur:
- an event that will significantly affect the provider's ability to meet the Threshold Standards; or b) an event that will require the National Register to be updated in respect to the provider.
- Material changes to an accredited course of study or to the operations of a higher education provider may lead TEQSA to take regulatory action. Any action by TEQSA will be mindful of not discouraging change, innovation and continuous improvement.
Moderation of assessment –quality assurance, control processes and activities such as peer review that aim to assure: consistency or comparability, appropriateness, and fairness of assessment judgments; and the validity and reliability of assessment tasks, criteria and standards. Moderation of assessment processes establish comparability of standards of student performance across, for example, different markers, locations, subjects, providers and/or courses of study.
Mode of delivery – see 'Mode of study'
Mode of study – cover the range of options for study that are available to students. Examples include: attendance face-to-face in a classroom; supervised study on a higher education provider's campus; e-learning (online learning); distance or independent learning; work-integrated learning; fast track; intensive delivery; block release; and mixed (or blended) delivery.
National Code - The National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (National Code) provides nationally consistent standards for the conduct of registered providers and the registration of their courses. These standards set out specifications and procedures to ensure that registered providers of education and training courses can clearly understand and comply with their obligations under the National Code.
National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes - National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes (National Protocols), developed in 2000 and revised in 2007, were a key element of the national quality assurance framework for Australian higher education. The National Protocols were drafted as guidelines rather than standards and did not contain measures of performance. Aspects of the National Protocols were incorporated into the Threshold Standards.
Nested courses – course of study leading to higher education awards that include articulation arrangements from a lower level higher education award into a higher level higher education award to enable multiple entry and exit points.
Non-AQF Award – means a course leading to a qualification or an award not covered by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Registered higher education providers can apply to TEQSA for accreditation of a non-AQF course where the award or qualification is similar to a qualification covered by level 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 of the AQF; other than an award offered or conferred for the completion of a vocational education and training course. In line with this, non-award short courses, for example, do not fall within TEQSA's regulatory functions under the TEQSA Act as they would not be regarded as similar. Non-AQF qualifications or awards must not use AQF nomenclature.
Pathway – pathways allow students to move through AQF qualification levels with full or partial recognition for the completed course of study and/or learning outcomes they already have.
Provider Case Manager - Case Managers are managers employed in the provider assessment and evaluation area of TEQSA who manage activities relating to a higher education provider.
Provider Category - Provider category relates to a category of provider, as listed in the Provider Category Standards.
National Register - Refers to the National Register of Higher Education Providers. The Register was established and is maintained under section 198 of the TEQSA Act.
Recognition of prior learning – an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual's relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual's application for credit.
Record of results – a record of all learning leading to an AQF qualification or an accredited unit in which a student is enrolled. This may be called a 'transcript of results', 'academic transcript', 'record of achievement', or 'statement of results'.
Registered higher education provider - This term refers to a higher education provider registered under Part 3 of the TEQSA Act and listed on the Register under paragraph 198(1)(a) of the Act.
Registered Training Organisation – means a training organisation that is listed as a Registered Training Organisation on the National Register referred to in section 216 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
Regulatory risk - In the context of TEQSA's regulatory operations, regulatory risk refers to actual or potential risk events (regarding a provider's operations and performance) which indicate that the provider may not meet the Threshold Standards (either currently or in the future).
Risk Assessment Framework - The Risk Assessment Framework (previously 'Regulatory Risk Framework') describes TEQSA's regulatory risk management policy and processes. It enables TEQSA to give effect to the principle of reflecting risk in its regulatory activities, as required under the TEQSA Act.
Reviewable decision – means a decision covered by section 183 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011.
Risk assessment - The term 'risk assessment' captures the overall process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation.
Statement of Attainment – recognises that one or more accredited subjects has been achieved.
Student cohort – a student cohort refers to all students commencing in a course of study in a particular year with a higher education provider. Student cohorts may be classified by entry pathway, mode of study, place of study or other groupings.
Student contact hours – time spent by students in timetabled teaching and learning activities, such as: face-to-face lectures; tutorials; supervised study; field trips; work-integrated learning activities; clinical and other placements.
Student progress rates – provide a measure of educational achievement and the effectiveness of educational delivery. The student progress rate measures successful student subject load. A key reference explaining measures such as progress rates is TEQSA's Risk Assessment Framework. Appendices 1 and 2 of the RAF provide detailed descriptions of key measures, elements used and their calculations. It is important to note that there are sometimes variations in approaches for measurement depending on what is most relevant to the circumstances of the provider and the intentions for measurement. While TEQSA's risk measures are generally calculated at the institutional level, it would be expected that a provider would track and analyse different cohorts of students, including for different courses and different student population groups, in monitoring student outcomes to compare performance and inform continuous improvement.
Student Attrition Rates - show the 'drop out' rate from institutions and represent one dimension of the effectiveness of the delivery of educational services. They are expressed as a percentage of the total number of students who have enrolled and commenced in the course of study between 1 January and 31 December but do not return to study in the course of study in the following year, less those students that completed the course of study. A key reference explaining measures such as attrition rates is TEQSA's Risk Assessment Framework. Appendices 1 and 2 of the RAF provide detailed descriptions of key measures, elements used and their calculations. It is important to note that there are sometimes variations in approaches for measurement depending on what is most relevant to the circumstances of the provider and the intentions for measurement. While TEQSA's risk measures are generally calculated at the institutional level, it would be expected that a provider would track and analyse different cohorts of students, including for different courses and different student population groups, in monitoring student outcomes to compare performance and inform continuous improvement.
Student Completion Rates – measure the rate of completion for a cohort of students completing in minimum time. TEQSA's Risk Assessment Framework (RAF) does not currently measure completion rates due to limitations in trend data across the sector. A guide for completion rates is provided below. Some approaches to completion rates allow for a longer period for completion beyond the minimum timeframe, for example taking into account no more than one consecutive year of deferment.
Completion rates are defined as the number of completions of students in a course as a proportion of the total number of students who commenced in a course in a given year. The rate may be defined as completing in minimum time or minimum time plus one year. For a three year bachelor degree for students undertaking the course full-time the calculation would be:
- Number of completing students in year N+3 (2010)/Base students in Year N (2008)
- Where based students are the number of students commencing a course in 2008
Subject – a subject is a discrete unit of study and a combination of subjects make up a course of study.
Support staff – a member of staff of a higher education provider without an academic staff classification and who provide support functions for teaching and/ or research activities. Examples of 'support functions' include: management; academic learning support; English language support; student counselling; librarian; IT support; laboratory assistance; technical assistance; general administrative functions; and student administration functions such as provision of student advice, student admissions, student enrolments and student graduations.
Testamur – a testamur is an official certification document that confirms that a qualification has been awarded to an individual. In Australia this may be called an 'award', 'parchment', 'laureate' or 'certificate'.
Third party, agent or partner arrangements – means where a higher education provider has, or intends to have, any aspect of its higher education services in relation to its course(s) of study carried out on its behalf through a partner, agent or third party arrangement. A third party, agent or partner arrangement may include, for example: partnerships with other institutions, higher education providers, or entities; the formation of joint ventures or special purpose companies; sub-contracting of services; or franchising arrangements. An information sheet on TEQSA's regulation of third party arrangements is at: http://www.teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/InfosheetTPA.pdf
Threshold Standards - Threshold Standards are defined as:
(a) the Provider Standards, which are:
(i) the Provider Registration Standards; and
(ii) the Provider Category Standards; and
(iii) the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
(b) the Qualification Standards.
Further information on the Threshold Standards can be found at the Higher Education Standards Panel website.
Unit - see 'Subject'.
Work integrated learning – where structured and purposefully designed learning and assessment activities integrate theory with the practice of work. Work-integrated learning includes service learning, and activities normally involve students interacting with industry and community within a work context or similar situation (that may be simulated) to allow them to learn, apply and demonstrate skills and knowledge applicable to the course of study being undertaken. (Adapted from ALTC, The WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Report, Patrick, et al, 2009).
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Washington, Feb 20 : Non-stick coatings used in cookware can damage the liver and weaken the immune systems, thus posing a higher risk of catching diseases, says a new study.
Jennifer M. Keller, research biologist at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that the non-stick coating with perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) on cookware, furniture fabrics, carpets etc are causing damage to the liver and immune systems of the Loggerhead turtle.
The researchers believe that the environmental health impact may also pose a major threat to humans.
Keller said that in a 2005 study, PFC concentrations measured in the plasma of turtles found along the coast from Florida to North Carolina indicated that PFCs have become a major contaminant for the species.
The levels of the most common PFC, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), were found to be higher in turtles captured in the north than in the south.
In a subsequent study analysing that the effect of PFCs, the researchers exposed Western fence lizards to the same PFOS levels that were found in turtles.
The lizards showed significant increases in an enzyme that indicated liver toxicity and signs of suppressed immune function.
Keller also referred to a recent study led by Margie Peden-Adams of the Medical University of South Carolina that showed PFOS were toxic to the immune systems of mice at concentrations found both in loggerhead sea turtles and humans.
The ability of the mouse immune system to respond to a challenge was reduced in half by PFOS.
"If our immune systems have a similar sensitivity to PFOs humans could be immunocompromised from current environmental exposure to PFOS, said Keller.
The study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).


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Mt. Pleasant boys top Solon at home
By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News
The fourth-ranked Mt. Pleasant boys polished off a 19-2 regular season on Monday night with a 68-54 victory.
The Panthers won their eighth game in a row and haven't lost to a 3A opponent since their first game of the year, at Cedar Rapids Xavier in late November.
Brady Sartorius scored 28 points in the contest to lead the way for Mt. Pleasant. Jordan Magnani scored 14 points and Colin Mulford had 10 to give Mt. Pleasant three double-digit scorers.
Kieran Kohorst scored eight points in the win. Tom O'Connor scored four points, and Maison Ashton and Jonathan Ita scored two points apiece.
The Panthers swept Solon on the night, winning the freshman game, 72-38, and the junior varsity game, 67-65.
The underclassmen teams finished their season with just one blemish combined. The JV team was 15-1 and the freshmen team was 14-0.
The Panthers finished the regular season as undefeated SEC champions, with an 8-0 record for the second year in a row.
They will now turn their attention towards the district tournament, which begins on Monday, Feb. 20.
Mt. Pleasant will host two games on the first night of the tournament. Chariton will play Ft. Madison at 6:30 p.m., and the Panthers will take on Keokuk at 8 p.m.
The winners of those two games will be back at MPCHS on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., for the district final.
The substate game will be played at Fairfield on Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. The team that comes out of Mt. Pleasant's district will play Oskaloosa, Knoxville, Fairfield or Washington.


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|Application number
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|Sep 25, 2007
|Filing date
|Jul 6, 2000
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|Dec 30, 1997
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|Richard J. Collins, R. Bruce Montgomery, Jr., Allen Kendle
|Original Assignee
|Bank Of America Corporation
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|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (15), Referenced by (6), Classifications (11), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/095,752, filed Dec. 30, 1997 now abandoned, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
This invention relates to credit cards and other types of cards typically stored in a wallet or a carrying case. More particularly, this invention relates to increasing ability of a user to grip such a card, especially when the card includes a magnetic stripe or other means of storing encoded information.
Cards of various kinds have become ubiquitous in modern society people often carry a number of cards in their wallet or carrying case, including credit cards, ATM or bank cards, debit cards, "smart" cards, insurance cards, a driver's license, identification cards, telephone calling cards, transit cards, library cards, and card-entry hotel keys. An increasing number of consumer transactions require the use of these cards, for example as the form of payment or as identification necessary for another form of payment or admission. Quick and accurate access to individual cards is useful and desirable for both the consumer and the vendor of goods or services.
For the consumer, typically, credit cards and other types of cards are placed in a wallet or carrying case. To perform their function properly, card wallets and carrying cases are frequently equipped with sleeves or slots for holding one or more cards in an arrangement selected by the user. In order to hold cards snugly, these sleeves are often designed to provide very little space for the card. Moreover, with a limited number of separate storage sleeves in their wallet or carrying case, many people find it necessary to store two, three or more cards in a single sleeve.
The result is that the cards are often held tightly within each sleeve, and several factors may contribute to making it difficult to remove a particular desired card from the sleeve. For example, if a consumer needs to remove a card sandwiched between two other cards in a single sleeve, there may be little surface with which to grip an individual card. In addition, the surface of many cards, such as credit cards and ATM cards, is smooth, making it difficult to grip. Consumers with large fingers, or elderly consumers or others with reduced dexterity, may thus encounter special difficulties in extricating a particular card from a wallet or carrying case. Difficulty in removing a single selected card increases the time necessary for the transaction, causes stored cards to be frequently reshuffled and potentially disorganized, and increases the likelihood that cards will be dropped or lost.
Vendors also have an interest in the ease of card removal. For a vendor, an important object of a transaction is to receive the correct card from the consumer, collect the necessary information—for example by reading the encoded information on the card's magnetic stripe—and return the card promptly. A consumer's difficulty in removing a card from a wallet or carrying case may increase transaction time, which may lead in turn to longer lines and increased waiting time for other consumers, or the need for additional personnel to serve customers in a prompt manner.
Finally, card issuers such as banks and credit card companies have an interest in a card that can be selected accurately by the consumer and read accurately by electronic readers. A card issuer typically, earns revenue when a consumer uses the issuer's card. If a card cannot be properly retrieved, the consumer may choose to use a different card, thus depriving the transaction to the issuer of the card initially sought by the consumer.
The need for quick and accurate access to a card is not diminished by the presence of a magnetic stripe on the card. Typically, such magnetic stripes are placed on the back side of the card, and usually contain encoded information that electronic readers can read to perform a function or confirm identification. For example, on credit and debit cards, the magnetic stripe on the back of the card is usually encoded with specific account information such as the credit card number, the cardholder's name, the card expiration date, and a personal identification code. Interference with the operation of the magnetic stripe could render the stripe useless or could otherwise cause the card to fail.
Proper functioning of the magnetic stripe is very important. If the electronic device for reading the encoded information cannot operate properly, the vendor must enter the information manually, using a keypad, telephone or other similar device. Manually entering the encoded information adds both indirect and direct costs to the vendor. For example, the additional time necessary to enter the information manually may increase needs for register operators and decrease the vendor's ability to attend to other customer service matters. In addition, vendors are frequently charged increased transaction fees by the card issuer for a manually entered transaction.
In order to ensure interoperability between the magnetic stripe readers and cards bearing magnetic stripes, the parameters defining the magnetic stripe are governed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The ISO/IEC 7811 provides standards for the physical characteristics of the magnetic stripe including the location of the stripe on the card, the surface profile of the stripe, and the height of the stripe above the card surface.
While less common today than magnetic stripe cards, smart cards are also gaining popularity with consumers. Smart cards contain an embedded computer chip containing digitally encoded information. The proper functioning of the embedded computer chip, like the proper functioning of the magnetic stripe, is essential for commercial transactions.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,096,228 issued to Rinderknecht, entitled "Notched I.D. Card," suggests an early approach for improving the ability of a user to grip a card. Rinderknecht teaches the use of substantial notch or hole in the card. This solution, however, has a number of short-comings. Most importantly, a notch in the card as disclosed in Rinderknecht can interfere with the proper functioning of the magnetic stripe typically found on credit cards and other cards in use today and with the proper functioning of the computer chip in smart cards.
An object of the invention is to improve the ability of a user to grip—that is, to improve gripability—of credit-card-sized cards often stored in a wallet or carrying case. A further object of the invention is to increase the gripability of credit-card-sized cards that include a magnetic stripe or other means for encoding information without interfering with the intended operability of the magnetic stripe or other means of encoding information.
Another object of the invention is to use either raised or indented dimples, or a combination of raised and indented dimples, on the front side, on the back side, or both sides of the card, to increase the gripability of the card.
The present invention, as broadly described herein, provides a credit-card-sized card with a front, a back, edges, and a means for improving the gripability of the card. In one embodiment the means for improving gripability comprises dimples arranged in a variety of locations along the top of the front side of the card. In another embodiment, the dimples are arranged near the top of the front side of the card and also on the sides of the front of the card. In yet another embodiment, dimples are arranged on the front side of the card near all four edges. In each of these preferred embodiments, the numerous dimples may be grouped in close proximity, and arranged into treads or otherwise arranged to improve the gripability of the card.
Additional objects and advantages of the invention are set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part are obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute part of the specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements throughout the several views.
Because the cards 12 may be packed tightly, it is often difficult to remove a specific card. Typically, it is necessary for the user to wedge her forefinger behind the card 12 while applying pressure with her thumb 14 to the front of the card 12. This wedging may cause unnecessary bending of the card which can interfere with the operation of the card 12 in a reader or other device. If the card 12 has a smooth plastic surface, for example, or if the user is wearing gloves or if her hands are slippery as other examples, withdrawing the card 12 from the wallet 10 may be even more difficult.
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Similarly, the height of dimples 17 should not exceed the height of any other embossed or raised characters or icons on the face of the card 32, so that the dimples 17 do not interfere with devices designed to imprint the raised characters or icons on receipts or other paper or similar documents. Depending on the intended or expected use of the credit-card-sized card of the present invention, the height of any dimples or other means for improving the gripability above the surface of the card should be apparent to one of skill in the art, from this description or from practice of the invention so that such dimples do not interfere with readers, imprinters or other devices designed to be used with the card.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made to this invention and that other embodiments of the invention may be made based on this disclosure. To the extent that such other embodiments are created, it is intended that they shall fall within the protection provided by the appended claims and their equivalents.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Sep 18, 1963
|Jan 25, 1966
|Henry E Orkin
|Interchangeable year tabs for identification cards
|Jul 9, 1976
|Mar 21, 1978
|The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc.
|Credit card identifying device
|Oct 15, 1979
|Jul 13, 1982
|Lennart Nygren
|Jul 29, 1981
|Apr 17, 1984
|Mcneely Maurice G
|Multiple company credit card system
|Mar 9, 1984
|Dec 9, 1986
|American Magnetics Corporation
|Credit card security system
|Apr 27, 1988
|Aug 15, 1989
|Raoul Parienti
|Electronic lock
|Aug 23, 1988
|Apr 3, 1990
|Moneyfax, Inc.
|Identification apparatus for operating secure equipment
|Apr 3, 1989
|Aug 21, 1990
|Jen-On Pharmaceutical Enterprises Corp.
|Acupuncture delivery system
|Apr 30, 1990
|Oct 29, 1991
|Texas Instruments Incorporated
|Memory card
|Jan 10, 1990
|Mar 17, 1992
|Rinderknecht Lester W
|Notched I.D. card
|Jan 30, 1991
|Oct 5, 1993
|Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
|IC card
|Oct 24, 1994
|Sep 17, 1996
|Theken; Randall R.
|Ergonomic handle
|Jan 16, 1996
|Dec 23, 1997
|Keller; John A.
|Security improved card
|Apr 14, 1995
|Dec 1, 1998
|Lalonde; Michael G.
|Information card
|Dec 4, 1992
|Jun 10, 1993
|Cardlok Pty. Ltd.
|Profiled card security system
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Nov 5, 2007
|Jun 23, 2009
|Discover Financial Services Llc
|Credit card with reduced points of contact
|Mar 13, 2013
|Dec 6, 2016
|Bank Of America Corporation
|Method and system for manufacturing a card with edge indicators
|Nov 5, 2007
|Mar 6, 2008
|Discover Financial Services Llc
|Credit card with reduced points of contact
|Apr 28, 2010
|Nov 4, 2010
|Clark Woodman
|Identification card having one or more gripping elements
|Jun 6, 2016
|Jul 18, 2017
|Nagrastar Llc
|Smart card interface
|Jun 6, 2016
|Jul 18, 2017
|Nagrastar Llc
|Smart card interface
|U.S. Classification
|283/83, 283/904, 283/72, 283/86
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Oct 23, 2000
Owner name: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, NORTH CAROLINA
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|Fee payment
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As I recently posted I filled out a complaint form at the FTC website on that parasite issue, because I am not only an affiliate, but also a customer involved in that parasite thing. I got the following automated answer:
Dear xxxxxx xxxxxx:
Thank you for recent correspondence. The Federal Trade Commission acts in the public interest to stop business practices that violate the laws it enforces. Letters from consumers and businesses are very important to the work of the Commission. They are often the first indication of a problem in the marketplace and may provide the initial evidence to begin an investigation. The Commission does not resolve individual complaints. The Commission can, however, act when it sees a pattern of possible violations developing.
The information you have provided will be recorded in our complaint retention system. This computerized system enables us to identify questionable business practices that are generating numerous complaints and may be in violation of the law.
Thank you for providing information that may be used to develop or support Commission enforcement initiatives.
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This is not much, but it is brought to their attention. I would appreciate if a great lot of you will also fill out that complaint form to set pressure behind it. It only take 1 or 2 minutes for that.
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The Princess Taiping, a handcrafted Chinese Junk and replica of a Ming Dynasty war ship, was supposed to end up in Vancouver after a 69-day motor-less voyage across the Pacific Ocean from Japan.
But a tropical storm drove it to Eureka, CA, instead on Saturday and the crew has since decided to sail south. The junk arrived in San Francisco yesterday.
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Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring
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Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring
About the hotel
Property Location
Located in Silver Spring, Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring is in the business district and close to Gardens Ice House and Fairland Sports and Athletic Complex. This hotel is within the vicinity of Comcast Center and Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Silver Spring? This hotel has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant
- Free self parking
- Number of floors - 3
- Spa tub
- Express check-in
- Conference space size (feet) - 1500
- Indoor pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Fireplace in lobby
- Express check-out
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 146
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Conference space size (meters) - 139
- Meeting rooms 2
- 24-hour front desk
Room Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Microwave (on request)
- Free toiletries
- Climate control
- Pay movies
- Cable TV service
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Television
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Coffee/tea maker
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- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: USD 9.95 per person (approximately)
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Vannah Early Origins
Essex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1285 when William Fanner held lands.
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Vannah Spelling Variations
Sound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Vannah family name include Fanner, Vanner, Vannah, Vannar, Fannar and others.
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For Israel, the US announcement that it "will work" with the new Palestinian Fatah-Hamas government certainly was a disappointment both on a moral and a political scale. Impetuously rushing into the announcement while the swearing-in ceremony in Ramallah was hardly over in spite of previous assurances to Israel to the contrary may be seen as an indication that the US administration had probably decided all along to take this step, making the retrospective statement of the State Department spokesperson that "the US will be watching (the new government) closely" sound more than a bit contrived.Less than a week before, President Barack Obama in his West Point speech had spoken about the "diffuse terrorism threats faced by the US," announcing the creation of a $5 billion counterterrorism fund to help countries such as Yemen and Mali "fight emerging terrorist threats" but apparently not countries like Israel where the terrorist threat has long been a fully "emerged" one. But the money isn't the real issue, and though the proposed initiative is commendable, it might have been more credible were it not for the implied distinction between supposedly different sorts of terrorism al-Qaida and its various off-shoots on the one hand, and the jihadist Hamas targeting Israel on the other hand.
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Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa (PressExposure) October 20, 2011 -- Anglo American has joined forces with the Chilean Embassy to showcase the first ever international cultural exhibition during Heritage month. This exhibition will provide a rare opportunity for the country to witness captivating and culturally significant artwork from both South Africa and Chile.
This cultural collaboration will showcase Chilean photographer, Luis Hernàn Herreros' photography of mining and related landscapes in Chile, while renowned South African artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi will display some of his widely acclaimed artworks. The exhibition will take place at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, Johannesburg, and will be open to the public on 22 September until 6 October 2011.
Herreros' photographs reveal stunning portraits of the mining landscape at Anglo American's Chilean operations. Besides portraying broad and dynamic visuals of the mines, the images also illustrate the scenic beauty near the mines, and highlight the range of biodiversity in the area.
Buthelezi is truly an innovative and unique artist, with his pieces being predominantly constructed using recycled plastic. His artwork on display will depict scenes from township life, self-portraits, as well as abstract pieces.
Mary Jane Morifi, Executive Head: Corporate Affairs at Anglo American`s Platinum business says that the exhibition not only pays tribute to the fact that September is heritage month in South Africa, but it will also showcase Anglo American`s global impact.
Morifi adds that Chile remains strategic for Anglo American with six of its operations being based in that country. Chilean Ambassador to South Africa, Francisco Marabio concurs, noting that the exhibition came about owing to Chile's strong links to the company.
"Chile has traditionally had close ties to Anglo American, and much like Chile, South Africa is predominantly a mining country. Therefore, through the exhibition, we want to demonstrate the common interests between our countries, and further strengthen our social, diplomatic and political ties."
For further information, please contact:
Mary Jane Morifi, Executive Head: Corporate Affairs
Tel: +27 (0)11 373 6638
Notes to editors:
Anglo American Platinum Limited
Anglo American Platinum Limited (Amplats) is a member of the Anglo American plc Group and is the world's leading primary producer of platinum group metals.
The company is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). Its mining, smelting and refining operations are based in South Africa. Elsewhere in the world, the Group is developing Unki Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe and is actively exploring in Brazil. It has exploration partners in Canada, Russia and China. Amplats has a number of joint ventures with several historically disadvantaged South African consortia as part of its commitment to the transformation of the mining industry.
Amplats is committed to the highest standards of safety and continues to make meaningful and sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations.


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Adventure Kart Off-Road Expedition
Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
- Non-stop thrills: Strap yourself in, take the wheel, and hit the accelerator for the adventure of a lifetime on this exciting 10-mile 1.5 hour ride with an enthusiastic guide. Travel around steep curves, climbing to reveal views of the Tongass National Forest, Behm Canal and Alaska's fabled Inside Passage.
- Tomcar adventure kart: This open-air vehicle is fast and nimble. It can take everyone, even novices, through wild terrain and bring them back safely.
- Scenery and wildlife: See amazing views from the trails and stopping points along the way, and keep your eyes peeled for eagles, deer, bears, and other wildlife.
- Scenic drive to and from the wilderness: Hear lively commentary about Ketchikan as you're transported by motor coach to and from this rainforest adventure.
About This Ketchikan Tour
You're in the driver's seat on this expedition. Speed along off-road trails and thrill to a world of untamed beauty and scenic mountain terrain. All you need is a sense of adventure. Your capable guide and agile vehicle take care of the rest on this exhilarating wilderness trek.
You'll feel the rush of adrenaline as you see the challenge ahead. The caravan of Tomcar karts sets off on backcountry trails through timber-harvested areas. Your guide shows you the way as you zoom through the lush terrain, wind around steep curves, and climb higher and higher. The reward at the top is stunning views of the Tongass National Forest, Behm Canal, and the majestic, glacier-carved Inside Passage.
We'll put on the brakes at key spots so you can capture photos of the vistas, waterfalls, and forest. In the stillness, you'll hear the sounds of tumbling waters and perhaps the cry of an eagle circling overhead. This is wild and pure Alaskan wilderness.
At the turnaround spot, relax and enjoy a beverage and snack. Drivers and passengers can switch positions to let others discover the blast of driving the Tomcar on the return trip. The kart's designers claim the Tomcar can go anywhere and back. It takes you somewhere amazing. You may not even want to go back.
Extreme machines
From its origins as a tough, off-road Israeli military vehicle, Tomcar has evolved into a mean machine that can take on the most demanding terrain while proving a safe and fun experience for anyone. An extra heavy-duty steel frame, powerful twin-cylinder motor, and 15 towering inches of ground clearance let this vehicle scale hillsides and clear obstacles with ease. It's a brawny and brag-worthy ride.
Getting prepared
Meeting point
Please make your way to Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau-Rain Gauge, Berth II
Helpful hints
All drivers must bring their valid driver's license.
Participants should be in good general health with no history of back or neck issues. Road is bumpy and passengers will be jostled about while in the kart.
Getting around
A minimal amount of walking is required. You must be able to get in and out of kart. Terrain is rough gravel. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Activity type
Adventure, Scenic, Wilderness/Wildlife
Transportation used
Tomcar, TM2 & TM4 Adventure Karts
Included amenities
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Tour Participation Requirements
Activity Level
This experience is rated strenuous. Travelers must consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this tour is appropriate. Travelers with pre-existing neck, back, knee and/or shoulder injuries, cardiac conditions, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, other heart or respiratory conditions or any other medical condition must take particular caution when selecting a tour categorized as "strenuous". If you have concerns, you must consult with your personal physician before engaging in any activity that may be too strenuous for you.
Age restrictions
Suitable for all ages, provided you have met the height and weight restrictions.
Height restrictions
Minimum height is 50 inches to participate.
Weight restrictions
Participants must weigh between 40 and 300 lbs. to participate.
Special Medical Restriction
There are no medical restrictions but we do ask all participants to be aware of their physical ability and understand that activity is over rough terrain.
Special comments
A waiver must be signed before participation.
Cancellation policy
Full refunds issued for cancellations made 7 full days prior to the date and time of requested services. Cancellations made within the 7-day and 72-hour window will receive a 50% refund of purchase total. Purchases are non-refundable inside of 72 hours.
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