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In a conversation with Tara Westover, author of the best-selling 2018 memoir, Educated, Jeffrey Goldberg dives into the issues surrounding cultural separation and mutual misunderstanding in America.
The interview with Tara addresses the "experience gap" in the nation, how people in Idaho and people in New York City have more in common than they think, poor political hygiene, defining "breaking of charity" and its causes, the xenophobia and racism and tribalism in the country, and representation of the Democratic Party.
When asked what is causing the current political divide, Tara responds that the divide can be seen at both local, state, and political levels. According to her, the "2016 election was about geospatial inequality. It was about the parts of the country that are suffering under technological change and globalization."
Tara also tackles some serious problems that are hitting rural America, such as obesity and lower number of college graduates.
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Up to the minute current grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
A Singaporean program called "Social Inc." features new rising social enterprises each episode and couples them with a CEO mentor who will help augment their chances for success.

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Data Security is Essential for Company Credibility
November 10, 2014
Links from this article: Wall Street Journal article
This month Home Depot announced that it was hacked and that 56 million credit-card accounts were compromised, and that around 53 million customer email addresses were stolen as well. This Wall Street Journal article indicates that the hackers breached security in the following manner (among other things):
(1) Took advantage of the security credentials of a third party vendor;
(2) Entered the main system using a Microsoft operating system vulnerability;
(3) Targeted self-checkout payment terminals data storage but avoided the cash register data storage (self-checkout was labelled in a recognizable way, whereas cash register was labelled numerically making it difficult to find); and
(4) For five months, lurked beneath the surface, collecting and transmitting data during normal business hours and erasing evidence of its sale.
While my posts focus mainly on business law issues, prior to my legal career I worked as an IT professional (for 11 years including 3 years of coding and 7 years as an IT manager), and the Wall Street Journal article reminded me of the vulnerabilities faced by companies that are managing significant volumes of data, and the potential embarrassment and credibility issues that result from situations like the Home Depot situation.
A company and its' data security team should be alert to news articles like this one, or legal cases, as they will help to illustrate risks which can be used to develop methodologies and protocols. A suggested security protocol could be composed as follows:
(1) Periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) audit of third party vendor id's by HR, data security staff, and project managers, to ensure that they are not active longer than they need to be;
(2) Data security and data architect collaboration to separate user information and credit card data so they are not stored together;
(3) Data security mandated access restrictions to prevent (even restricted users) from accessing all sections of data;
(4) Periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) audits by data security personnel of IDs that have access to sensitive information
(5) Data security and data architect collaboration to disguise confidential parts of the site to prevent easy targeting of sensitive information by hackers;
(6) Data security periodic (monthly) stress tests of the system to look for new techniques to breach the system (rather than relying on industry standard security protocols);
(7) Daily alerts to multiple levels of personnel (inventory personnel, data base personnel, data security personnel) to notify when data is being extracted whether usually or unusually;
(8) Periodic training to staff (at time of hire, and, at minimum, at quarterly training refreshers) to react quickly when alerted (and so on); and
(9) Daily scan of news and legal articles to uncover security breach situations at other businesses, to develop a "risk database", and to compare the security protocols to your business.
While this is not an exhaustive list, it sets out the basic elements of development of a security protocol, which are: who is responsible, what are they doing, and how often are they doing that.
The protocol could also include the PR aspects of dealing with a hacker attack.
The Wall Street Journal article indicates that Home Depot had developed a protocol in the event of a hacker attack – a 45 page playbook which included media messaging, and executive responsibilities. While these are sensible points that a large enterprise should include in their protocol, the protocol should have very specific tactical measures to reduce the deleterious effects of a hacker attack.
Regardless of the size of the business, and whether the payment processing is handled internally or outside of the company, the company CTO should develop a security checklist, and should periodically report back to management on the risks inherent in the company's existing system, with reference to current security breach situations in the news and otherwise.


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Though I don't use it currently, the full photo album is still available on Flickr. I noticed the photos aren't in chronological order, so sorry about that.
I hope you enjoy this report, and I hope it inspires you to get out and see Rock Jock for yourself! Even if you don't do any of the side trips, it's worth seeing.
Our initial group for Friday was myself, Ben, and Tom. We came up 126 to Kistler and caught our first sight of Shortoff around 12:00PM on Friday. This was the first time I'd seen Shortoff, and it was way better than Google Earth, to say the least. Other than some rough washboarding on the south end, it was in good shape and easily accessible for a front wheel drive car, but you'll be going slow. No major ruts. We pulled off in a MAX 2 car parking space not too far to the north of MCRT on Rock Jock, and thought we'd just walk north looking for a camp site. (NOTE: MCRT = Mossy Canyon Ridge Trail, more widely known as the southern trailhead to Rock Jock, but it was not part of the original Rock Jock, so out of respect for the builder and not to confuse it with the now lost but still referred to souther section of Rock Jock, I refer to it as MCRT) Based on Allen Hyde's book, the swing and campsite were not far. Well, we never found them, and ended up just heading back to the truck. We kept driving north and came to the campsite on the east side of the road that overlooked Amphitheater. What a great spot! I hoped it was close enough outside of the wilderness boundaries that we wouldn't get busted if a ranger checked in on us, and we set up camp.
For our adventure on the 14th before the rest of our guys got there, we decided to follow Wigg's trip to Petraeus. It seemed the best option for where we were with the lest amount of driving, plus we could scope out where Rock Jock exits on Conley. We kept looking for Conley Cave, and in one form or another we found it, I'm guessing. I first thought that it was the giant overhang with water running through it (NOTE: this is the Cowboy Hotel, as I later found out), until we backtracked to what I guessed was Petraeus and we began around the base of that. I was thinking, "Sweet! Now I'm finding the real Linville Gorge off-trail!" That was when Ben began yelling, "Check this out!" and we came to what I'm guessing is the REAL Conley Cave? Very cool. Only goes back maybe 40-50 ft? but its very dark, and very cool, and apparently any of the bats that inhabit that cave like Bud Light. I had left my goat trash bags back in the truck… sorry guys. We left the cave and began looking for the crack in Petraeus to climb up and out on top to the faint trail to Lost Dog, and I am sure that we took the wrong crack. Once we were up a few levels, it turned from a scramble to a thick bushwhack. I think eventually the only ground we were standing on was the occasional protruding boulder, otherwise we were on top of down trees and thick brush. We must have pushed and guessed for 30-45 minutes. We were still ascending, but not sure if we had missed Lost Dog and were just pushing straight up to Kistler. Either way, we were able to keep a general direction to the way out. Eventually, after the bushwhack had claimed Tom's glasses that were hanging around his neck, we came upon a faint trail. We took that south for several hundred yards (2 loads of semi-fresh bear scat here) and stumbled upon the campers at Lost Dog . They confirmed it was Lost Dog, seemed pretty friendly and looking kinda surprised at 3 guys straggling into their camp from the rough stuff. Our spirits remained good through the whole bush push and we enjoyed it, but it was pretty rough going. We came up to Rock Jock and exited via the old Conley exit. This adventure took us somewhere around 2 hours. A good one! Next time I do it, I'd like to find the RIGHT crack! We met up with a couple guys from Appalachian State, and one was wearing Chaco's. Bloody feet are a good reminder to wear the right kind of foot protection in the Gorge.
We headed back to camp and ate our dinner and made a camp fire. As it got dark, I checked out on the road to see if I could make out any headlights coming our way. Kistler is as black as could be as night!! Holy cow.. I went back to the campfire and about 8:00PM we began to notice a red glow forming behind Table Rock. We stood up to check it out, taking turns guessing what it could be as the glow kept getting brighter and brighter. It became too large to be any kind of headlights (I knew there is a road up that way, but didn't think it came THAT close to the ridge), then I was guessing a wild fire was starting because beneath the red glow it began to burn bright orange. It grew and grew until we realized…we are watching the moon rise from behind the ridge! It was absoutely awesome to watch. I snapped a picture, knowing it would be a joke anyway. A few minutes after this, the rest of our guys, Erich and Chris, showed up. Tom and Erich hammocked, and Ben, Chris and I shared a 4p tent. It was CRAZY windy that night, and I about froze around the campfire. Ben had checked wind chill and figured it to be something around 17 degrees, but I don't know for sure. We hit the tent and all was toasty.
Woke up to a great sunrise over the NC Wall, ate breakfast and began shuttling cars to the south and north end of Rock Jock. We parked at the same MAYBE 2 car spot on Kistler we had the day before, because I thought I saw the Rock Jock sign only a little ways down from it. That turned out to be maybe half a mile, oops! Had I not been looking for the trail, we would have missed it. The brown stake is still at the trail head, but it is not very monumental when you're walking down the road talking with your buddies. Just past the Rock Jock sign was the Adopted by The Gorge Rats sign. Thank you very much, guys.
We hit MCRT and I honestly think as far as the trail goes, this was one of my favorite parts. Even as destructive as the fire damage is, there is a certain level of beauty that is just different than the rest of the areas we visited. One day the plants will claim this as their own, and it is great to enjoy it as it is right now. I think the fall colors were the best here, absolutely beautiful. We made it down to where Rock Jock heads north. I was trying to keep an eye out for where it once extended south, but I didn't see it. I saw some flagging further up towards Kistler, but not lower. Maybe I missed it? Going in and out of Mossy Canyon was a haul, and seemed like the rest of it was downhill from there.
As I was looking at the picture of the burnt log Ken gave me and trying to determine if we just passed it, we ran into a group of 1 guy and 6 women hiking south. One of our guys asked if they knew if we were anywhere close to Razor's Edge. The guy said he'd been out here a lot and had never heard of Razor's Edge, but he was looking for Zen Canyon. After we passed them, we might have been 30 feet from the spur trail to Razor/Zen. Oops for them! The 2 flags on the small pine are indeed still there. In the set of pictures for this trip, there are pictures of this trail head from the north and south, as well as pictures from where the trail splits off to the left to Zen. We missed the HARD left to get down to Razor's Edge Rock and found ourselves looking down at it from the point. We ate our lunches on RE point, contemplating how we would get down there.
We got back to the cars and still had some time, so we headed up to Linville Falls as I was the only one that had been there. It was nice, but there were SOOO many people there it was just the antithesis of what we had just done and was only slightly enjoyable.
Heading back to Greenville, SC, we stopped in at REI at the Biltmore Park at Exit 37 off I-26 and got them to warranty my trekking poles. Plus it was member appreciation, so because they essentially gave me a refund and sold me a new pair, I got 20% back from my poles! Sweet deal!
A BIG Thank you to Ken Crump, Jim DeFriess and Michael Hollar for their work on the Rock Jock, and everyone else who helped me make this trip a success. Bob Underwood, I really enjoyed your trail, even if it's not in its original form. Thanks a bunch, gorge rats!


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We meet and help each other, some members just come for a cup of tea and a talk, others get involved in the activities. If you have a skill that you could share with the members either as a one-off formal lesson, or as by attending the meetings please let us know.
Basic Computer Skills
We have members who have never used a computer before, or have a laptop but can only check their emails. We spend time understanding what they want to learn, and sit with them one to one and show them how to reply to an email, check their electricity bill, or join facebook. Details
We have a small woodwork shop, which we are still developing and equipping. This allows the members to work together on their own projects, or the group projects for the community. We recently completed a large wooden sign for our local station, and have repaired items in Heaton Moor Park.
We have been approached by other local groups to build planters and benches
We have several members who have an interest in photography, however they are also members of Stockport Photography Society, so we dont compete with them. We do use their knowledge and skills to help us document our activities. We have also helped each other to manipulate the images on the computer in the editing packages.
Community Green Spaces
We have identified a couple of areas in the Heatons that need some attention, apart from building benches and planters we will be getting our hands dirty clearing overgrown bushes, weeding and tidying them up. Details of these days will be in the events section as soon as they are known.
Advanced Computer Skills
We have a couple of members who are interested in website design (what do you think of this first attempt?), and coding. We also want to get involved in projects using raspberry pi etc. We discuss these things, and help each other at quieter periods of the free 1 to 1 sessions on thursdays. Details


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Drive towards Tomar, a charming and historically outstanding town dominated by a 12th-century Templar Castle containing one of the country most significant and impressive monuments, the World Heritage Site by UNESCO Convent of Christ.
Enjoy a private visit to the Templar Castle and a private visit to the Abraham Zacuto Portuguese-Jewish Museum.
It is housed in the oldest synagogue in Portugal and it displays a variety of interesting artefacts from Tomar and around the world.
Next stop will be Óbidos, Portugal's most romantic medieval village, also known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282. Time for a walking tour inside the walls.
This walled town, with its narrow streets spreading from the foot of the castle, still preserves all the atmosphere of a 16th century mediaeval town. The Jewish quarter, an area was once inhabited by traders, artists and scientists, was in the centre of the town.
The effects of all this culture are clearly evident in its artistic heritage, in particular the Manueline palace that was built inside the castle walls.
Travel Type Shore Excursions, Day Trips, City Stays
Length of Tour 6-8H
Interests Cultural, History, Jewish
Location Tomar and Óbidos


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LA PRENEUSE - Contemporary Penthouse, a Stone's Throw from the Beach
Situated on a quiet road, only 2 minutes by foot from Martello Tower and beach, this contemporary penthouse consists of 4 bedrooms of which two are en-suite. The master bedroom offers cupboard space and a beautiful view. All 4 bedrooms are situated on the ground floor of the penthouse, including a welcome lobby which can serve as an office or lounge/TV corner.As you walk upstairs, you are welcomed by a well-equipped American kitchen opening onto a spacious, bright and airy living area. The latter leads you out onto the huge private semi-covered terrace overlooking mountains and the ocean in the distance.The kitchen offers a little storage room and there is a separate guest toilet discreetly placed in a corner of the veranda. If you want to have a cooling dip, the communal area has two large swimming pools. It also offers rack space, as well as a store for kayaks, paddle boards and/or bicycles.The property has two outside parking spaces and is completely fenced, secured with an additional watchman service at night.Great investment opportunity, with a ROI (Return on Investment) of approximately 4%.


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The Calzedonia Group, fashion and apparel maker from Italy, opened its first garment unit, ITACA Textile Plc., in Ethiopia on 19 October 2018.
The factory, located in the Tigray region, saw participation from senior government officials, including State Minister of Trade and Industry, Mebrahtu Meles.
The US $ 15 million factory will provide jobs to nearly 1,300 people. It is worth noting that the company is already exporting apparels worth 22 million Ethiopian Birr every month to European nations.
This was confirmed by Federico Fraboni, CEO, ITACA, on the day of inauguration. The factory has already grabbed the eyeballs due to its closeness to Eritrea's Massawa port.
"Two more textile units will be operational soon," averred Haftom Fantahunegn, Investment Director, Tigray Trade, Industry and Urban Development Bureau.
The factory is housed in the Mekelle Industrial Park that was inaugurated last year at an investment of US $ 100 million.


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The 2018 Volkswagen Passat Rises Above The Rest In Its Class
Credit: Volkswagen USA
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has everything you look for in a family sedan, not least of which are spacious seating and smooth ride quality. Rounding out the appeal of the 2018 VW Passat is its excellent crash protection, a feature which makes it one of the safest new cars for sale in El Paso, TX. Volkswagen's 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on the 2018 Passat doesn't hurt either. Let's take a closer look at what the 2018 VW Passat, currently on sale at Rudolph Volkswagen of El Paso, brings to the table.
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Turbocharged Performance
This year, a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine comes standard in the 2018 VW Passat. This year's engine stronger and more efficient than the Passat's previous base engine. With 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque on tap, the 2018 VW Passat definitely packs plenty of performance for a mid-size sedan. But don't take our word for it:Kelly Blue Book was especially impressed by the sedan's lively acceleration. For those worried performance comes at the expense of miles per gallon, rest assured; fuel economy has improved to an EPA-estimated 36 mpg on the highway. The 2018 Passat also offers a potent V6 engine, which pushes out 280 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. If you're looking to have a bit more fun on the road, check out the all-new GT model. The combination of a sports-tuned suspension and performance tires enables the Passat GT to deliver especially sharp handling.
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Style From All Sides
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has an elegant, pared-down appearance that a lot of drivers will love. Subtle styling details help it to stand out from today's other family sedans. Its sculpted hood and four-bar grille will quickly grab the attention of onlookers. For the drivers who prefer a more aggressive look, Rudolph Volkswagen of El Paso offers the R-Line trim. It features exclusive R-Line bumpers and a striking set of 19-inch Salvador alloy wheels. Meanwhile, a blacked-out roof and lowered stance transform the Passat GT into a true German sports sedan. LED headlights are found on the higher trim levels. Some of the stunning paint finishes available at Rudolph Volkswagen of El Paso include Fortana Red Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, and Urano Gray. If you're in the El Paso area, it's worth coming in to see the beautiful ride in person.
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Space To Spare
When evaluating new cars for sale, roominess should be a big concern, especially for those who like to get out and about in the El Paso area (White Sands is fun, but it is a solid hour to two-hour drive away). If you have a family to drive around as well, roominess is even more important. Fortunately, everyone can relax inside of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat. Your tall friends will especially enjoy the cabin's ample legroom. Whether you're just driving around town or taking an epic road trip across the country, expect to experience a great deal of comfort. Optional heated seats provide an extra layer of warmth on those cold winter mornings. Sport seats are found inside the racy GT model, which help keep you planted on twisty back roads. According to Edmunds, the Passat also has one of the most accommodating trunks in the class. It's deep and wide design allows you to pack everybody's stuff in.
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All The Best Accessories
In terms of value, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat outshines a lot of the other new cars in El Paso. It comes standard with several popular features including Bluetooth connectivity, a 5.0-inch touchscreen, and a helpful backup camera. As you climb the trim ladder, there're even more high-tech goodies available. Technology lovers will be intrigued by the new VW Car-Net smartphone integration. You'll be able to easily stream music and access your favorite mobile apps. To experience concert-quality sound, upgrade to the premium Fender audio system. A 400-watt amp allows you to really crank up the volume. Available on the top-of-the-line SEL Premium trim, the Park Assist system will be a favorite among some El Paso, TX drivers. At the touch of a button, it automatically guides you into parking spaces.
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Top Safety Marks
Very few new cars for sale in El Paso offer as much security as the 2018 Volkswagen Passat. It received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Great outward visibility makes the 2018 Volkswagen Passat an even safer vehicle to drive. An Automatic Post-Collision Braking System also comes standard. This thoughtful safety innovation helps reduce the seriousness of a crash by turning off the fuel pump and activating your hazard lights. You also can't forget about the new VW Driver Assistance package, which is now available on all models. It provides advanced driving aids such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking. These innovations will help you to avoid danger on an everyday basis. Keep in mind that the SEL Premium trim provides lane departure warning as well.


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The myth of P-sensitive natives
Most Australian native plants are sensitive to phosphorus (P) and need special care, right?
Wrong. Keep in mind the following rules of thumb:
- Most Australian native plants are not P-sensitive and do not need special low-P fertiliser.
- Most Australian native plants do not need high P levels.
- Only a minority are truly sensitive to excessive P, and great care needs to be taken when culturing these plants.
- Excessive P has the potential to cause trace element deficiencies in any plant.
Origin of the myth
Most Australian soils are extremely low in P and other nutrients. This is a result of Australia's long history of geological stability and P-poor geology. With no large-scale volcanism or glaciation to replace the continent's surface periodically, what we've got is effectively what's left after millions of years of erosion and sedimentation.
So it is to be expected that native plants will have evolved mechanisms to allow them to cope on limited nutrients. The sandstone soils typical of Sydney (and much of NSW) are incredibly low in P (about 30 mg/kg total P in sandstone). So the native vegetation copes by accumulating nutrients in the standing biomass. Many Australian native plant species survive by courtesy of mycorrhizae, symbiotic fungi that vastly expand the roots' foraging power in return for carbohydrates. Plants in the family Proteaceae (waratah, Grevillea, Banksia etc.) in particular cope by producing specialised root structures called proteoid (or cluster) roots, which vastly expand the root surface area in order to pick up the traces of P in these poor soils. Other Australian natives produce other kinds of cluster roots for the same purpose, including flannel flowers and casuarinas. Other adaptations include sclerophyllous (tough) leaves and spiky or needle-like leaves to repel predators. The result is that the tissue of Australian native plant leaves is very low in P (average 0.10%–0.3%) compared with most other foliage (0.25%–0.6%).
It is a natural assumption that if native plants grow on P-poor soil, then they prefer growing there. Yet it is not a question of preference but of whether they can cope with and utilise higher P levels if presented with them. Answer: some can, some can't.
It turns out that most Australian native plants are no different from other plants: up to a point, more P allows more growth. But past that point there is no further response, and the potential for trace element disorders sets in. Kevin Handreck's work (see "Further reading" below), for example, shows that macadamia (despite being in the Proteaceae) is largely not P sensitive. We have seen P toxicity in plantation macadamias where years of chook manure was the only fertiliser source, resulting in over 600 mg/kg of available P. Perhaps this was not a true P toxicity, but simply P-induced iron deficiency?
With truly P-sensitive plants a sudden shock or highly soluble forms of P, or a slow accumulation of excessive P, kills them. These plants have no ability to prevent excessive P getting into their roots. As more and more is taken up, the plant gets poisoned, mainly because the trace elements iron, manganese, copper and zinc all bind with the P to form very insoluble phosphates. This effectively prevents the plant from using the trace elements, resulting in such severe deficiency that the plant cannot function.
On the other hand, many commercial growers of native plants are so afraid to apply P that actual deficiency is common. Kevin Handreck's work shows a narrow "window" between deficiency and excess for many plants.
Ross Worrall, who recently retired from NSW Industry and Investment (formerly DPI) at Gosford, has spent years studying the nutrient requirements of Australian native plants. He has told Fertile Minds that plants acclimatise to P over time. In his forthcoming book Growing waratahs for cut flowers, he writes:
"Phosphorus has been implicated in the deaths of many plants, often without justification. … There is little doubt that waratahs can respond well to applied P in terms of both growth and flowering. Relatively high rates of P fertilisers are usually necessary for good growth of nursery and plantation plants. Such levels of P are within the range considered to cause toxicity problems in many P-sensitive plants."
While waratah is not particularly P sensitive, plants in commercial production are losing P in the harvest and need to have it replaced, but many growers are not managing this replacement properly. Providing sufficient iron is also critical to how much P these plants can metabolise.
Worrall advises gradually increasing the level of available P, and using slow-release (or less soluble) forms of P fertilisers. Rapid increases with highly soluble P (e.g. superphosphate, ammonium phosphate) will not give the plant enough time to take up sufficient iron to prevent metabolic upsets.
In general landscaping work using non-P-sensitive natives and where the plants are not producing at high rates, it is remarkable how little P our native plants can live on. If they are growing adequately and look good they likely don't need any. On the other hand, if they look starving and poor, they will almost certainly respond to a good feed like any other plant.
Exercise caution
Note, however, that some natives are P-sensitive, and P fertiliser will kill them. Click on the link below to the list by Handreck of natives and their sensitivity. This list is the best available but is by no means complete. P-sensitive plants accumulate P in their tissues to toxic levels, and the sensitivity varies. P also accumulates in the soil with repeated application and can reach toxic levels even in relatively tolerant plants. The availability of iron also affects the availability of P.
Soil and plant tissue analyses are critical to managing the narrow window between deficiency and excess in these plants.
Your own tests will also be critical. Much remains to be learned about the P tolerance of Australian natives. So exercise caution and do your own trials. Be especially careful with:
- anything in the Proteaceae
- many members of the Rutaceae (we all know how easy it is to get citrus "yellows" caused by iron deficiency)
- some members of the Mimosaceae.
Final message: Enough P is enough.
Further reading
Handreck K. 1997. Phosphorus Needs of Some Australian Plants. Australian Native Plants Society (Australia).
Worrall R, Gollnow B. (in press) Growing waratahs for cut flowers. RIRDC, Canberra. (check periodically for publication)
Worrall R, Tesoriero L. 2010. Growing flannel flowers all year round. Publication 10/065. RIRDC, Canberra.


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Duong Hoai Thuong, the budding Vietnamese fashion designer, recently, launched her latest fashion collection of traditional long–dress, Ao Dai.
However, this collection is different from traditional ones as she has used outlandish designs and materials.
Instead of using silk, the traditional fabric for Ao dai, Duong Hoai Thuong has utilized denim for her creations. In addition, she added different patterns on each dress, with embellishments like natural stones and glass beads.
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James Duddridge, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has visited the headquarters of Openreach to discuss issues surrounding Rural Broadband.
James, who's constituency includes very rural areas including Barling and Foulness Island said,
"In today's world access to the internet has become one of the most important concerns that constituents raise with me. We are becoming ever more connected through social media, more informed about current affairs through online news outlets, and everything becomes more convenient with online shopping. It is important that no one is left behind."
"I am pleased that 98% of the Rochford and Southend East is covered by super-fast broadband."


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A committee will be appointed on Monday to present recommendations on the restructuring of National Carrier, President Maithripala Sirisena stated today.
Accordingly, any interested party shall be able to forward their proposals and ideas on improving Sri Lankan Airline Service to the said committee, President Media Division in a media statement said.
The Committee will consist five members and be given a duration of two weeks to present their report to the President.
President Sirisena made these observations at a discussion held on the progress of the National Carrier at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning.
President Sirisena instructed the officials to expedite the restructuring process of the National Carrier as well.
Sri Lankan Airlines Board of Directors informed the President that they have taken initial steps to make the service a profit making one. A lengthy discussion was held on the corruptions that have taken place in the service for years, reasons for loss making and the present operations.
Attention was given to many agreements that the Sri Lankan Airline Service has arrived at, which are not profitable to the service.
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into alleged irregularities in connection with Sri Lankan Airlines is conducting its investigations at present. Government ministers including Mangala Samaraweera, Harsha de Silva, Eran Wickremeratne, Secretary to the President Udaya Seneviratne, Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy, State Bank Heads, Sri Lankan Airlines CEO Vipula Gunatilake, members of the Board of Directors, Trade Union representatives and other officials participated in the discussion.


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There's no doubt that Mallorca is the holiday destination for avid cyclists of all nationalities right now. So what is the reason why tens of thousands of cyclists flock to Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands each year?
Mallorca has all the ingredients to tantalise cyclists of all categories, good weather, long flat rides, mountain climbs and twisting descents. The Serra de Tramuntana range of mountains runs from Cap Formentor to Andratx and hosts a plethora of climbs of different grades and lengths, while the center and south of the island offers quiet lanes and rolling picturesque roads. With an average temperature of sixteen degrees Celsius and nine and half hours of sunlight a day, Mallorca is an ideal training ground and has been popular with professional cycling teams for early season training for years.
The most unique cycling roads in Europe
Two cycling routes stand out as the most popular within the Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Calobra or Coll dels Reis and the road to Cap de Formentor. Both of which were designed in the 1930s by Italian engineer Antonio Parietti and are some of the most unique roads in Europe. "Strava" the training log/social media site has had 71,017 attempts by 46,122 people cycling up Coll dels Reis and 61,977 attempts by 41,423 people to Cap Formentor since the website incarnation, making them some of the most popular cycling routes in the World.
Over the years and in particular since Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France in 2012 the infrastructure is established for cyclists and has boomed. Team Sky the British Professional Cycling Team that Sir Wiggins rode for prepares its riders for the racing season on the island and still does. All over the island there are bike rental businesses, hotels catering for cyclists, and a range of companies offering cycling training camps, holidays and bespoke trips.
Bike rental companies here on the island offer some of the best bikes available and a service to match the quality. Bimont, Rad international and Bikehead offer bikes a pro tour rider would be happy with, each meticulously serviced and maintained after each outing. Hotels such as Viva Blue Hotel & Spa, Sporthotel Villaconcha and Occidental Playa de Palma offer secured bike storage, servicing, bike wash facilities and buffet menus to ensure the healthy appetite is replenished with wholesome foods. Companies offer package deals with structured guided routes to the bespoke high end cycling holidays for private and corporate customers. Cycling is the new golf!
Bespoke cycling holidays
Stephen Roche, the last professional cyclist to win the Tour de France, the Giro and the World Championships in the same year owns a cycling holiday package business based in Palmanova which offers the more traditional training camp type holiday. Mills and Honey offers custom cycling holidays with an emphasis on local culture and mixing in local wines and gastronomy. Marsh Mallows offer bespoke cycling trips for small groups to large corporate events and will organise relaxing spa days for a spouse who's less keen on tearing up mountain passes.
With an industry that is worth around €150 million according to a recent European Union-funded study, Mallorca is attracting some of the biggest brands in the industry. The recently opened Rapha Club House and store in Placa del Rosari in the heart of Palma offers the brands exclusive cycling wear and barista style coffee.
The Mallorca 312 sportive held at the end of April and the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon held in May are well established, well organised and attract competitors from around the world. These are just two of many triathlons, bike races and sportives held on the island.
This accumulation of Mallorca's topography, weather, infrastructure and events makes it a highly desirable place for a cyclist to visit and is why Mallorca is a mecca for cyclists and long may it be so.
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Rattlesnake Ledge, Snoqualmie, WA
Rattlesnake Ledge
June 2016
I honestly don't know if I can say enough about how gorgeous Rattlesnake Ledge is. When we found the correct side of the mountain for the trail we were seeking we were surprised to find a lake there: Rattlesnake Lake. When we arrived, it was very tranquil. Parking is close to the lake but separate enough you don't notice the cars and you feel you are out in nature. There were some old dead tree stumps in the water and a couple of boats. If we had time we would have gone back to play in the water. I would love to return one day and just spend a whole day at the lake.
The hike is easy to get to from the lake and in the brochures it is labeled as a moderate hike. You gain over 1100 feet in elevation in two miles. It is tough but doable. If you have ever done Multnomah Falls, in Oregon, you can do Rattlesnake Ledge. The hike up is pretty and you are surrounded by old trees. You quickly lose sight of the lake and we found ourselves noticing the completely natural area. The temperatures that day were pretty good for a hike like this. We were warm but not too hot. It was easy enough to peel off layers and continue on. Of course, most of us had built up a sweat by the time we made it to the top, except my son. He is crazy fit and hadn't worked up a sweat. In fact, he was the only one that had a chill. Rotten kid!
We hit the top and the first thing my oldest did was say "Worth it!" The views are spectacular. You literally hike up to a ledge that is open on three sides. There were many people picnicking up there but it did not feel crowded. Although, I did have a minor panic moment when I watched a young girl balancing on the balls of her feet on the edge of the ledge to pack up her food. I kept eyeballing her to make sure she didn't go over.
If you looked down, you could see the lake below and towns off in the distance. The view was panoramic and miles out. The cliff ledge itself had different levels to it so you could move around to see the lake more or the mountains more. Tons of birds were around because, of course, there is a ton of food on the ground from picnickers and we were also so high up.
After hanging out for a bit we headed back down, which was much easier than the up, and got caught in a downpour. We were soaked and cold by the time we made it back down to the lake but I can't really complain about it too much. It was well worth it and since we weren't camping out it was easy enough to get in the warm car and head back to the hotel.
I would do this hike over and over again in all seasons and be happy. And would love to return to the lake to hang out.
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Price cut! Indian Railways reduce AC fares in these five trains - Check dates, routes
The South Western Railway (SWR) has reduced fares in 5 express trains originating from Bengaluru, Gadag and Mysuru in Karnataka to encourage more passengers to travel the in air-conditioned (AC) coaches or chair cars. Railways expect more passengers after reduction of fare. The Indian Railways took this step after a good response to lower fare in Shatabdi.


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Is your furnace turning on and off frequently? It's called short-cycling and to tell you honestly, it brings uncomfortable indoor temperature and shortens the life of your heating systems. Let's tackle the basics of this issue, from what's causing it to what should be done for it.
What is Short-Cycling?
Short cycling is when your furnace turns on for a short period then turns off. This constant start-and-stop operation of the unit has a drastic effect on your comfort as it prevents your home from reaching a comfortable indoor temperature. Additionally, it increases wear and tear of the furnace and causes inconvenient breakdowns.
What Causes Your Furnace to Short-Cycle?
Short-cycling can happen for some reasons including:
Using an Oversized Furnace
Size matters for your HVAC systems and when your furnace is too big for your Fort Lauderdale, FL home, expect that short-cycling will occur. When the unit is too big, it heats your home quickly and shuts down fast. Since fast heating also means fast cooling, your unit tends to turn on and off constantly. Short-cycling due to an oversized heating unit can lead to humidity issues and unit breakdowns.
Check with a licensed HVAC tech if the issue lies on an improperly-sized unit. If not, there could be another problem with the system.
Dirty Air Filters
The dust, dirt and other particles in the filter hinder the proper flow of air which causes the fan to overheat. As a safety mechanism of your furnace, it needs to rest and shut down even before the temperature set on your thermostat is met. When the components cool down, it will start operating, but as long as the proper airflow is obstructed, this cycle continues.
As a reputable HVAC company in the area, we recommend you replace or clean the filters regularly. A lot of issues can start do to the negligence of filter maintenance, so you should pay attention to it.
Malfunctioning Thermostat
False thermostat reading can also cause short-cycling. Regularly check the setting of your thermostat and ensure that the device is operating properly. Check also the environment where the thermostat is mounted. Be sure it's not directly hit by sunlight or near heat-emitting appliances. The warmth on the area will affect the reading of your thermostat and may signal the furnace to turn off prematurely.
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Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon Powder with a genuine chicken taste is an ideal marinade, seasoning and soup base for meat, seafood, vegetables, noodles, congee, hot pots, pasta and cream sauce. Its unique formula enhances the delicious taste of food.
About Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888. Oyster Sauce was invented in Nanshui, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China when Lee Kum Kee's founder Mr Lee Kum Sheung lost track of time and over cooked his oyster broth. He noticed that the normally clear oyster soup had turned into a thick, brownish sauce with a fragrant and unique, delicious taste. Oyster sauce is today an essential condiment added to many Chinese dishes.


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If you use an egg carton to store your eggs while traveling, then you may find that several or all are not whole when you go to use them! Trust me I've experienced this.
Often in summer time when traveling the fridge builds up condensation which renders the cardboard egg container useless for keeping the eggs from getting damaged.
A simple solution is to find a plastic container just the right size to fit a half an egg carton, and the container needs a secure lid. Cut a standard dozen egg cardboard carton in half, including the lid, and sit this into the sturdy plastic container. Now you have a secure storage vessel for your half dozen eggs.
This container can be placed into you travel fridge or if travelling in cooler climates you could store your eggs for short periods in your Top End Compact Camp Kitchen.


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An abandoned Chinese space lab is expected to fall to Earth within the next week or so. While most of it is expected to burn up upon reentry with the Earth's atmosphere, some debris could make it all the way to the ground. Beijing lost control over the unmanned space craft two years ago due to a dysfunctional battery charger.
According to the most recent estimates from the European Space Agency (ESA), Tiangong-1 (which translates to "Heavenly Palace") should fall back through the atmosphere between Friday, March 30 and Tuesday, April 3. Now scientists are trying to pinpoint where.
Since it can't be guaranteed that all of it will burn up within the Earth's atmosphere, scientists are closely monitoring the possibility that debris could impact the ground at a high velocity.
But Tiangong-1's demise isn't likely to be a big story. First, there's a much better chance that the remains fall to water, rather than land. Next, the space station isn't as large as previous spacecraft that have made it through reentry. Tiangong-1 is about seven and a half metric tons, which is about 16,530 pounds.
It's pretty much anyone's guess where it will enter the Earth's atmosphere but experts say that locations above and below 43° north and south latitude are safe. But that means that much of the populated areas are still in the possible crashing-path of the debris. This includes much of the United States, including the Quad City area. But statistically, the chance of it affecting any one area is extremely small.
When the United States' "Skylab" came crashing down to Earth in 1979, some debris landed in Australia. No one was injured or killed but a littering fine was issued by the country.
Tiangong-1 was launched in 2011 as a prototype for China's ultimate space goal: a permanent, 20-ton space station that is expected to launch around 2022.
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Another photo of the Lantana my wife is placing around our yard. Enjoy and thanks very much for viewing.
Nikon D70 with AFNikkor 35~70mm 1:3.3~4.5mm non D Lens.
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The first release from Bathysphere Editions.
Verfreundungseffekt is a German-English language magazine exploring 'Germanness' and 'The Angloamerican' designed by Joe Hales and edited by Jen Calleja.
The magazine views cultures as 'mythologies' created by the tourist or the immigrant. This perspective raises questions about the performance, idealisation and stereotyping of nationalities, as well as the possibility and problems of translation and cultural understanding.
Verfreundungseffekt is a more ethnographic record of the modern-day émigrés moving from the UK to Germany/Germany to the UK/America compared to the academic, analysed and generalised accounts of these countries' history and culture. The magazine was formed from an appreciation of German culture and language and a wish to help promote it, and will stand as a document of the individuals who move between the world of the German and the world outside of it.
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I have a Vodafone Huawei hg659 fibre connection I have spent the last two weeks and hours of my time trying to get my fibre connection to work, when it was installed after 6 months of effort on my part, they took my sky box away replaced it with a Vodafone tv box all good everything worked fine for about a month then it all turned to custard my broadband speeds dropped to 14 mbs, on the phone to Vodafone they blamed my switch and my cables on told me I had to get a separate IT tech to confirm everthing was fine on my end. Did that, all my connections worked perfectly, then they replaced the modem, same issue back again on the phone , they then sent a chorus tech to replace Vodafone to box as they would not believe that I had very low internet speeds ,the chorus tech came checked everything said all was fine that it was a Vodafone issue. Right spent 3 hrs on phone with a very helpful tech Arti who believed me and finally got my internet speeds up to 100 mbs / 20 fine and it's stable, but now my switch still won't work with the modem, also I cannot use the LAN ports on the Huawei to connect my apple AirPort Extreme as if I do the Vodafone tv freezes and my internet connection disappears even through the modem says that it's connected spent another 2 hours on the phone with Vodafone tech who tried everything and finally went to her next level supervisor who advised her to tell me that the apple airports are not compatible with this router 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡. Well why not there are thousands of apple routers out there, Vodafone do not tell you that apple devices are not compatible with their modem. What am I supposed to do now the wifi on the Huawei is very poor it cannot reach around my house and I cannot use half my equipment.
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Use your holiday leftovers in this wonderful "blushing" salad with cranberries, pear slices and turkey cubes.
- 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce or cranberry relish
- 4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves or mixed salad greens
- 2 cups diced cooked turkey
- 1 medium pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and cranberry sauce; set aside.
- In large bowl, combine romaine, spinach and turkey. Just before serving, toss with mayonnaise mixture. Top with pear slices, pecans and onion. Garnish, if desired with dried cranberries.
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Nikko McFadden is making a name for himself, and this time around, it's for all the right reasons. After spending time selling drugs, living on the streets, and behind prison bars, McFadden is pouring his struggles into rhyme, recently releasing his third album, Chapter 26. Looking forward to his performance at the 605 Summer Classic this month, McFadden reflects on the past that has influenced his passion for hip-hop and motivation for success.
What has fueled your drive for a career in hip-hop music?
Nikko McFadden: I started writing when I was 12 years-old. I loved writing poetry, and as I started getting into hip-hop music, my writing naturally transitioned into that. My parents divorced when I was 8 years-old, and I started getting into trouble soon after that. I was mad at the world. The whole father situation was hard for me. I didn't have anyone to teach me how to be a man, how to shave…it was a tough learning experience. I wasn't involved in a good crowd. I was kicked out of my house when I was 16 for selling drugs, and was homeless for the next two years. I got into trouble when I was 18, and ended up in prison for three years. I spent a lot of time on my music in prison – that was my escape. There were a handful of people who wrote me letters, but I didn't have any visitors my entire time there. When I got out, I told myself I was going to be sober and do things the right way. I started to really focus on recording. I got a job and was working 65-70 hours every week, saving every dollar I had to put towards my music.
Where do you find inspiration for your music?
NM: My life experience drives my music. It gives it real substance. I reflect on my struggles and life lessons in my writing and put together beats and background vocals that make it entertaining to listen to. When I was in prison, music was all that I had. It was my way out. I went through a serious depression, and all I would do is write. All of those emotions show through my music.
When did writing and recording become more of a career than a hobby?
NM: In 2014, I did what every mother always tells her kid not to do and quit my day job to start working on my music full time. I moved to Omaha to be closer to my road manager, Harold Monday, and the Vado Films video crew. My singles were immediately put into rotation with 106.9, Omaha's largest urban station. Last year, I had two full tours across 12 states, and threw the first annual Real Life Music Festival. We have the 2nd annual festival this September. I recently released my 3rd full length album, Real Life Music Vol. 3 – Chapter 26, and reached my 10 year anniversary recording at Cathouse Studios with longtime friend and engineer Mike Dresch. I am so blessed to be where I am. I'm living my dream.
How has your past experience changed you?
NM: I share my past experience to try and help others. I don't like to preach, but I do talk to the younger generation. One of my biggest aspirations is to work with troubled youth and give back to the community that has supported my vision. I've spoken at the VOA several times, a group of 100 kids came to hear me speak at Augustana College campus, LSS, Boys and Girls Club, I love doing stuff like that.
Where do you hope to take your career?
NM: I have seven festivals coming up, including the 605 Summer Classic with my Real Life Music partner Philly Fate. It's going to be awesome. I've been wanting to perform on that stage for years. I'm starting a business here in South Dakota with a friend of mine, Vaney Hariri, teaching artist development courses. It's a 12-month program covering every aspect of a career in music, from marketing and branding to the motivation fueling the artist. Going into this business without having a mentor was really tough for me. I learned along the way, but if we could help others through our own experience, we could cultivate our scene. It would be a blessing. I would love to travel coast to coast if I could. Get a national distribution and have my songs played across the country. Ideally, I'd like to take this as far as I can get.
Find more info on Nikko and his music at nikkomcfadden.com.


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Charlotte, North Carolina
June 20, 1999
June 20, 1999
June 23, 1999
4.228.1 - 4.228.14
Session 2630
Empowering Graduates to Manage Professional Careers for Greater Satisfaction and Contribution
Ronald E. Terry, Kurt Sandholtz Brigham Young University/Novations Group, Inc.
Recent reports aimed at improving engineering education are consistent in recommending new attributes for future graduates.1,2 These attributes are in addition to the strong technical capabilities for which engineers have been known and are frequently referred to as the 'soft' skills. They include: 1. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 2. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. 3. An understanding of how engineering solutions impact society. 4. An understanding of contemporary issues. 5. An understanding of the need for lifelong learning. 6. An ability to provide effective and skillful leadership.
A variety of topics fit under the broad umbrella of these attributes. One key topic that has proven to be extremely useful to engineers is an understanding of how their careers will develop in today's organizations. With flatter organizational structures, opportunities for upward advancement have decreased and more emphasis has been placed on efficiency and customer-satisfaction. These changes in organizations have modified career development for the engineers that staff them. The traditional 'how to succeed in business' strategies no longer work. This can lead to frustration and confusion for today's engineering graduates. Yet organizations' need for leadership -- in the form of expanded influence from their engineers and others -- has increased. Engineers need to understand these concepts in order to manage their careers for greater satisfaction and contribution.
A research-based framework developed by Professors Gene Dalton and Paul Thompson called the Four StagesSM Model has been used by the Novations Group to help careerists understand how their employers expect them to grow and develop over the course of their careers.3 The model has proven invaluable to practicing engineers. It would seem that helping students understand these concepts before they left the university would accomplish two goals. One would be to teach material related to one or more of the attributes listed above and the other would be to empower graduates to take more control of their own career development.
The objectives of this paper are: 1) to provide a brief review of the Dalton-Thompson Four StagesSM model and other related concepts; and 2) to present a module for use in teaching students the concepts of how to manage their own careers. The paper will also present student reaction to the teaching of this material.
Review of Four StagesSM Model and Related Concepts
Terry, R. E., & Sandholtz, K. (1999, June), Empowering Graduates To Manage Professional Careers For Greater Satisfaction And Contribution Paper presented at 1999 Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. https://peer.asee.org/7627
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CBSE Class-12 Exam 2018 : Marking Scheme, Accountancy
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CBSE Class-12 Exam 2018 : Marking Scheme
Question Paper, Accountancy
CBSE Class-12 Exam 2018 : Accountancy (Delhi)
Senior School Certificate Examination
March -2017-18
Marking Scheme – Accountancy 67/1,67/2,67/3
General Instructions:-
1. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not be done according to one's own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking-Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed.
2. The Head-Examiner has to go through the first five answer scripts evaluated by each evaluator to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer scripts meant for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.
3. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right hand side for each part. Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and written in the left hand margin and encircled.
4. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left hand margin and encircled.
5. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks should be retained and other answer scored out.
6. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only once.
7. Deductions up to 25% of the marks must be made if the student has not drawn formats of the Journal and Ledger and has not given the narrations.
8. A full scale of marks 1-80 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
9. No marks are to be deducted or awarded for writing / not writing 'TO and BY' while preparing Journal and Ledger accounts.
10. In theory questions, credit is to be given for the content and not for the format.
11. Every Examiner should stay up to sufficiently reasonable time normally 5-6 hours every day and evaluate 20-25 answer books.
12. Avoid the following common types of errors committed by the Examiners in the past-.
- Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer script
- Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it or deviation from the marking scheme.
- Wrong transference of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
- Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
- Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page
- Wrong grand total
- Marks in words and figures not tallying
- Wrong transference to marks from the answer book to award list
- Answers marked as correct but marks not awarded.
- Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong but no marks awarded.
13. While evaluating the answer scripts if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be marked as (x) and awarded zero (0) Marks.
14. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page or totaling error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned, It is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously.
15. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the Guidelines for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.
16. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
17. As per orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the candidates would now be permitted to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of the prescribed fee. All examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as give in the Marking Scheme.
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Apple has finally given out official news about the new MacBook models that would be going on sale as soon as the coming Thursday in the US and India.
The updates only apply to the touch bar models of the MacBooks whereas the non-touch bar models stay unrefreshed and same.
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The new MacBook model line-up promises to have faster processors which are now up to 6-cores.
Also, the RAM is stretched all the way up to 32GB which is a great sign for users who multi-task a lot and even game on the MacBook through emulators.Something we're really shocked and wonderstruck to see is that Apple's new MacBook model lineup now supports and gives up to crazy 4TB of internal SSD drive storage.
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This has definitely been a dream for a MacBook user as the non-touch bar MacBooks are limited to just 128GB which is nowhere close to what the new MacBooks are going to offer.
The MacBooks now come with Apple's T2 security chip and are equipped with True Tone Displays.
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New MacBook Models Pro Pricing & Availability:
As discussed earlier, the 13-inch touch bar and the 15-inch touch bar models are the only MacBook models that have improvements whereas the non-touch bar variants remain unrefreshed.
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The devices can be purchased from authorised resellers later this month in India whereas, in the United States, the devices would be ready for grab as early as coming Thursday.Talking about the pricing in the US, the 13-inch MacBook Pro models would cost $1,799 and the 15-inch model would cost accurately $2,399.
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When it comes to the Indian pricing, the 13-inch model would cost Rs. 1,49,000 and the 15-inch model would cost a whopping Rs. 1,99,900.
Talking about the additional improvements in the MacBooks, the laptops now come with "improved third-generation keyboard for quieter typing" which now has seemed to counteract the Butterfly Switch Design.
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Philip Schiller, Senior Vice President at Apple says, explaining the highlights of the device-
The latest generation MacBook Pro is the fastest and most powerful notebook we've ever made. Now with 8th-generation 6-core processors, up to 32GB of system memory, up to 4TB of super-fast SSD storage, new True Tone technology in its Retina display and Touch Bar, the Apple T2 chip for enhanced security and a third-generation quieter keyboard packed into its thin and light aluminium design with all-day battery life, it's the best notebook for pro users.
Apple also adds that the refreshed 15-inch MacBook is 70 per cent faster as they now sport the 6-Core Intel i7 and Core i9 chips which are clocked up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5Ghz provided it is kept in a cool environment.
Whereas when the 13-inch MacBook is concerned, it incorporates the 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors which is up to 2.7GHz and which Turbo Boosts up to 4.5GHz. Also, they would we twice as fast than before.
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Talking about the storage and the RAM equipped, here is a short brief list for easy understanding-
- 15-inch MacBook Pro would have 32GB of RAM and 4GB of Radeon Video RAM for video editing and other intensive tasks. As for the storage, it is equipped with 4TB of internal storage.
- The 13-inch MacBook Pro features just 4GB of RAM with an Iris Plus graphics 655 and 128MP of eDRAM. This one comes with 2TB SSD storage. Decent enough.
The new enhanced displays also are a beauty to look at as they now offer 500 nits of maximum brightness and P3 wide colour gamut.
Apple has also brought forward "Hey Siri" for the MacBooks for the first time.
We wish this feature becomes available to all Mac users via a software update as we see there's nothing the hardware can do in this.
Apple would also be launching a couple of Sleeves and various other discounts and accessories for its products in India and globally.
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Honda hybrids seems to start hitting NZ roads.
My Battery Analysers are capable of testing and charging Honda Traction Batteries on the bench.
Yesterday tested my new Honda Diagnostic Scanner on my mate's Jazz 2015 and found couple of DTC related to radar & brakes
His Jazz is equipped with the radar to check for pedestrians. Was interesting to see how scanner shows distance to the walking man in the front of the car.


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5 Free Influencer Marketing Tools to Get You Started
We know not every brand has the means to invest in a full-stack influencer marketing platform. Regardless, we want to help. Below, we've provided five free influencer marketing tools that will help every brand's social team plan and execute a perfect influencer campaign!
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1. Influencer Marketing Academy
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Don't worry if you're just starting to dip your toes into influencer marketing! This resource will teach you how to plan, build, and execute an effective influencer marketing program from A to Z. The course includes 10 interactive lessons packed with influencer marketing tips, tricks, and best practices.
You will learn the secrets to success, such as how to identify the right influencers for your brand, how much to pay them, how to measure your campaign ROI, and much more.
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2. Influencer Marketing Campaign Template
If you're a beginner at influencer marketing, this campaign management template is a good place to start. Use this template to better organize your campaign and create some structure to your influencer outreach list, confirmed influencers, and campaign performance. Make a copy of the spreadsheet to get started!
However, we must warn that if you're working with more than 10 influencers at any given time, it may be difficult to manage the relationships without a tool that will alleviate the majority of the manual work.
3. Influencer Rate Calculator
This resource is the answer to one of the hottest FAQs: how much should you pay an Instagram influencer?
All you need to do is plug in the amount of likes and comments from the influencer's last 15 Instagram posts. The calculator will automatically generate a number for Recent Average Engagements (RAE), which will then be multiplied by the average cost per engagement.
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that this rate is just an estimate. Prices may vary based on many factors, such as industry, collaboration terms, and more. For more information, check out this infographic.
4. Collaboration Contract Template
Collaboration contracts are one of the most important parts of any influencer partnership. It is a legally binding document that ensures that both brands and influencers are holding up their end of the deal.
To make your job easier, we've made a template of this important document. So once you connect with influencers and agree to work together, use this contract template to formalize your collaboration.
This will ensure that you have created terms, negotiated payment, and set clear content guidelines before the collaboration starts. The template also includes an agreement that the influencer must read through and sign, laying out important rules such as confidentiality and FTC guidelines.
5. The Top 10 Accounts & Hashtags of 2018
Free resources like our influencer marketing blog will allow you to stay on top of the industry's latest trends. We frequently provide monthly updates on the top accounts and hashtags, social media news, and more.
So, make sure to do your research. In this case, you can brush up on the top hashtags in your industry. Then, use relevant hashtags as search terms when looking for influencers on Instagram.


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Gone Fishin'
The MEadvocacy Advisory Committee is taking a well deserved break for the summer. See you in the fall.
Diseasemaps.org - Let's Put ME on the Map!
As you may know, the general public, medical professionals and politicians are mostly unaware of the prevalence and severity of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in the U.S. and around the world. A visual representation can have more impact than words or numbers, or as a wise person once said "A picture is worth a thousand words". A visual map representing the thousands and thousands of ME patients in every nation, state, city and voting district can be used to show how many of a politician's constituents are affected, and hopefully spur them to action on our behalf. Continue reading
MEadvocacy Reaches Members of Congress
Appropriations Submissions Each year the Senate and House appropriations committees take submissions for planning the federal budget and expenditures. This includes funding for federal disease research. This spring, MEadvocacy once again sent in submissions outlining the devastating nature of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and the need for research. Continue reading
Circulatory Impairment in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Preliminary Thesis
Guest blog by Maryann Spurgin, Ph.D. "An idea is always a generalization, and generalization is a property of thinking. To generalize means to think." ~ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel "As the biggest library if it is in disorder is not as useful as a small but well-arranged one, so you may accumulate a vast amount of knowledge but it will be of far less value than a much smaller amount if you have not thought it over for yourself." ~Arthur Schopenhauer "Out-of-date theories are not in principle unscientific because they have been discarded." ~Thomas S. Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions "We see the world in terms of our theories." ~Thomas S. Kuhn Note: I wrote this proposal in the late Fall of 2015 and in early 2016 as a work proposal (Circulatory Impairment in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Work Proposal —by Maryann Spurgin, Ph.D. January 16, 2016 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_SoLHW8NaxBrI8bmBiY-ehBZfd3Ji7yttV50bG5qRY/mobilebasic?pli=1). In mid January I began sending it to medical schools, and in late January/early February, I sent an earlier, longer version to some privately funded research teams, including to Ron Davis. Very recently, on May 27, 2016, I sent it to the research team at NIH at the following email addresses: Continue reading
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NIH Sidesteps Critical Problems with the ME/CFS Study
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I want to build raised beds in my back garden for growing vegetables. I've considered building them from brick, but have decided that wood will look better and should be cheaper and easier to create.
There are several 'ready made' kits available, but they seem to be fairly expensive options so I decided to look at the idea of building them myself.
It strikes me that deck board might be a good option for building raised beds - it should already be treated for outdoor use, so I wouldn't need to treat the wood myself, plus it comes in handy lengths and is decorative. The boards I've been looking at to get an idea of prices are advertised as 'pressure treated for longer life':
Are there any reasons I should avoid using decking board (and decking joists for the uprights) for building raised beds? The possible pit-falls I can see are that:
[*] they may be treated with something which will be toxic to the plants, soil or worms etc
[*] the preservatives they're treated with may only be suitable for wind and rain damage and not for having earth piled up against the boards
[*] the boards may not be solid enough to hold back the earth (though I'd have thought that 28mm thickness should do the job)
Has anyone here made raised beds from decking boards, or can anyone confirm any of my fears listed above?
I look forward to hearing any and all comments.