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Elizabeth Elmore is nervous. A couple months ago Mud Records, the Champaign-based label that's released both albums by her band Sarge, and its mother company, the indie distributor and label Parasol, entered into a four-year contract with EMusic--a California company that sells singles and albums as files that can be downloaded directly off the Internet. Sarge did not have a written contract with Parasol, so Elmore could've refused to be part of the deal, but as a show of good faith she signed on for a year.
While some artists and A and R types view the indies as a farm league for the major labels, Elmore says she likes the control Mud affords her over what kind of music she plays and how it's marketed. "We're an indie band because we want to be, not because we can't do any better," she says. The EMusic representative who approached Parasol was a guy who understands that sentiment: Jeff Price, a founder of the New York independent label Spinart.
But CEO and president Gene Hoffman, a 23-year-old computer whiz who recently appeared on the cover of Forbes, told that magazine he's never played a vinyl record. He founded EMusic (under the name GoodNoise) less than two years ago with Robert Kohn, the attorney who literally wrote the book on music licensing--Kohn on Music Licensing--with his father, Al, a retired vice president for Warner Brothers. EMusic's own VP of business affairs is Gary Culpepper, a lawyer who over the past two decades has held high positions at A&M, ABC Records, Casablanca, Capitol, Paramount, and Sony. Though it has yet to turn a profit, Forbes reports, EMusic is presently worth $743 million.
Independent labels have often sniffed out trends and discovered talent before the major labels, and now for better or worse they're blazing trails in the field of digital music distribution. The big five music companies have taken a wait-and-see stance toward the dominant format--MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, or MP3--because they think it's too easy to pirate, though most claim to have some kind of digital distribution venture in the works. A number of significant independent labels also harbor reservations; Chicago labels Thrill Jockey, Touch and Go, and Minty Fresh have all rebuffed several suitors. But those who've made the leap seem optimistic. "We're looking at it more as a marketing tool than as a way to sell actual music," says Doug LeFrak of the local Sugar Free label, which recently signed an 18-month contract with a company called CDuctive, joining peers like Flydaddy, Kill Rock Stars, and the local Beluga imprint. Whereas an independent label can only get its records into so many stores, LeFrak says, on the Web its wares can be inspected by almost anyone with a computer. And while the sites charge for most downloads--on EMusic a single track costs 99 cents, an LP $8.99--they also offer dozens of free samples.
Spinart was the first label to sign up with EMusic; its catalog appeared on the site late last summer. The label had only sold about $1,000 worth of downloads at the end of its first quarter, though Price (who has stock options in EMusic) says he expects the next quarter's sales to be higher. But the label recently posted a free download from the new release by the Apples in Stereo, and Price says that as the number of takers has increased, so has the number of Apples in Stereo CDs shipped to stores, traditional distributors, and mail-order customers. On EMusic customers are also presented with a link to Spinart's site, where they can order a copy of the CD direct from the label. Such links will eventually work both ways: the more labels it gathers under its umbrella, the more Web sites will be sending shoppers to EMusic.
There are quite a few other major digital distribution sites on the Web already, including Tunes (formerly JamTV), Liquid Audio (which has its own format, a harder-to-pirate alternative to MP3), Atomic Pop (which is run by former MCA head Al Teller and released the new Public Enemy LP), and AMP3 (where anyone can post songs). There are also some smaller-scale startups, like the locally based Epitonic (cofounded by Justin Sinkovich of Atombombpocketknife) and Zerofi (run by former Number One Cup guitarist Seth Cohen). New developments and partnerships are formed frequently--EMusic just announced a cross-marketing deal with Crunch Music, a British MP3 site that specializes in dance music. And as more and larger companies form, competition for labels' allegiance will undoubtedly get fiercer, which is to the labels' advantage for now: both Sugar Free and Parasol got advances against future earnings, though neither would reveal the amount.
But what's in it for the Sarges of the world? When EMusic sells a full album, it deducts "mechanical" royalties (paid to whomever owns the publishing rights), credit card processing fees, and any referral fees to other Web sites from the $8.99 price. Once EMusic has made back a label's advance, if ever, it splits the per-album profit--which Parasol spokesman Michael Roux expects to be about $8 in their case--with the label. Parasol would get about $3 less this way than it would by selling a CD to a traditional distributor, but it also doesn't have to manufacture or ship what EMusic is selling or deal with the return of unsold CDs. But until digital downloads start to edge out CD sales, this won't mean much for the bands. If Roux's estimate is correct, Sarge (which has a generous 50-50 profit-split agreement with Parasol) will get about $2 per downloaded album, a dollar or so less than it gets for each CD sold. And the band won't see even that until the label has recouped the costs of manufacturing and selling the CD version--and no one in his right mind is pressing fewer CDs yet. Roux is aware of this, but says both the labels and the artists gain in free publicity anything they might lose in revenue: it's cheaper to put up that free MP3 than, say, to put a track on a promotional CD in Alternative Press. And EMusic, unlike a traditional distributor or indie shop, takes out radio ads (on Q101 here) and has billboards in Los Angeles and New York.
LeFrak and Roux both say they went with their respective choices because they felt the distributors were accessible and eager to hear their ideas for marketing their artists. But what happens if some larger conglomerate--a Time Warner or even an AT&T--gobbles up EMusic, perhaps replacing music fans like Price with bean counters? What if a new conservative regime decides that little labels like Mud aren't nearly as important to its success as giant indies like Rykodisc and Epitaph (both have deals with EMusic) and prioritize their input accordingly?
"I can't make any promises that EMusic won't be sold to someone, and it's probably more likely than not that it will happen at some point," says Price. "But if EMusic gets purchased it's going to happen because it's successful. I can't guarantee that the current staff will still be there, but if it's bought by a bigger company it will only increase Web traffic."
"If the situation becomes negative for us I think we'll only have one bad year to wait before the contract expires," says Roux, who thinks it'll be two and a half or three years before digital distribution takes off. But for a band like Sarge, a year can be an eternity, and for artists like Elmore, for whom independence is a political choice, this is scary territory. "There's a point at which you are part of a label," she says, "even if the distribution isn't as good, because you can feel comfortable."
Art accompanying story in printed newspaper (not available in this archive): photo/Jim Newberry.
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To keep HD3D alive, we should ask manufactures of 3D screens/tv/ beamers, to keep develop 3d screens for 3 types of 3D End-users:
1] Consumers with a home cinema, 80% of all home cinema beamers, still support 3D!
Or they could buy a 3D TV for homecinema, because they dont like to darken the living room!
2] Keep HD3D alive, for hardcore pc gamers (spents much more money, for high speed desktop hardware)!
3] Keep HD3D alive for profeionals and/or serious gamers.
=>3D stereoscopics technologie, CAN NOT DIE, because of the simularity with VR!!
=>3D and VR only use different lcd screens!
=>AMD should buy Tridef.com, because they are bankrupt, but they have used AMD's technology HD3D and a few years ago, Tridef.com had 2 wonderfull 3D/VR-software tools: Tridef-3D and Tridef-VR, but now i cant buy a licence for Tridef-3D and Tridef-VR, not even a trail version, so i CAN NOT start a new company, using HD3D for 3D and VR!!!!
I hope AMD will wake up!
=>Nvidia has killed there own child: 3D vision, wich is very stupid!
=>Allthough Trainsimulator 2019, gives 0.0 3D result with Nvidia 3D vision, BUT 3D works very well with HD3D and trainsimulator 2019!!


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During panoramic city tour we will show you Kiev the capital of Ukraine and the cradle of Eastern Slavonic states of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. It is a beautiful city with its centuries-old history and rich culture. The tour includes visit to Vladimir's Cathedral the most prominent sacral painting complex of the late XIX c. decorated by world well-known artists. You will examine magnificent mosaics and frescoes of St. Sophia Cathedral the oldest temple in the Eastern Slavonic states built in the beginning of XI c. to glorify the victory of Prince Yaroslav the Wise over Pechenegs' tribes. You will enjoy amazing view of two goldendomed monastery complexes while walking along Sophiiska and Mykhailivska Squares. The tour continues to St. Andrew's Church a striking piece of baroque architecture of XVIII c. built according to the designs of well-known architect B.Rastrelli on the top of Vladimir's Hill. Andriivskyi Uzviz (Descent) that starts from St. Andrew's Church will impress you with its unique atmosphere. It is a short street meandering down through luxuriant vegetation of Vladimir's Hill to the picturesque Podil. Numerous art galleries and shops of folk and applied art make this romantic street the cultural center of Kiev.
St. Sophia's Cathedral (1037) is the most vivid example of the Old Rus architecture and monumental art for this place, was built and decorated when the state of Kyiv Rus was living through the peak of its prosperity. Here grand princes were crowned and buried, formal ceremonies and receptions of envoys were help, the first known library in ancient Rus and the first school for boys and girls were founded by Yaroslav the Wise. The Cathedral was known as a seat of Kiev Metropolitan. The interior has survived from the 11th century and there have been practically no alterations. Mosaics and frescos of the 11th century, executed with a unique technology, which depict Scriptural scenes, individual figures of Church Fathers, Apostles, warriors and maidens, are of a great value.
Hotel pick up and drop off; Guided Tour; Available in English and Russian (German, French and Spanish upon request only).
Approximately 4 hours.
There is an entrance fee per person to enter the museum ($4$ per person, subject to change).
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A PhD is hard. But a PhD with ADHD is like finding a needle in a haystack while pigeons swoop, your shoes are on fire, a storm rages, & you're blindfolded with one hand tied behind your back. Finding motivation for most things is difficult. Making PhD material stay interesting enough to hold attention for 3-4 years is near impossible. I know I mentioned this last week on Twitter, but my ADHD affects my memory big time. I struggle to remember what I wrote, read, planned, or edited the day before, meaning I have to re-read huge sections before starting to work each new session. When I'm writing (or speaking) I get stuck on words because vocabulary recall is an issue. I can almost taste the word, can sense what it starts with, but can't form it. It's embarrassing to admit that as a PhD candidate I always have a Thesaurus loaded up on my screen just so I can find the word I need.
Plus, my brain struggles to fully function until afternoon, so I've had to learn how to work around that and set a schedule that means I get stuff done -- I don't actually start writing until around 1PM most days, but then I stay at my computer until about 6:30PM. I have a minimum word count set for each day (500 words) but try to do more than that as often as possible. And I have a LOT of products that help keep me focused and on track (want a rundown of my ADHD aids? let me know!).
I definitely have down days where I feel like it is an uphill battle -- how can I get more eco-lovelies interested in reading? How can I get my content out there even more? Is it normal to lose that many followers from Insta in just one day?? How can I/why can't I/what does it mean if..... So many questions! I do suffer from a bit of impostor syndrome every now and again. But then I remember how many great things I have accomplished in less than a year, and I pick myself up and tell myself not to worry about numbers or DA or any of the stats -- just write and love what you are creating! I have a handful of plans I want to implement for my second year running The ecoLogical, so expect a few positive additions in the new year. Plus, I ran a poll on Twitter recently to see what all you eco-lovelies wanted to see more of, and it turns out you want more brand and product reviews, posts about natural wellbeing, and a few more ethical subscriptions featured -- you spoke, and I will deliver!
I had a huge work disappointment, with my contracted teaching being cancelled just days before it was scheduled to start, so I have no steady income at the moment -- great for the pre-holiday season.. Teaching is one of my greatest passions, so the news was really upsetting beyond just knowing I would not be getting a paycheck for months. I love helping students grow, hearing them work through ideas, develop analyses over the semester, and start to discuss in depth together as a group. I am really going to miss being a part of that, and feel like the university has let me down.
Our family dog is no longer with us, something that was totally unexpected and hit hard. I wasn't able to be there to say goodbye, and I wasn't able to be there to help make his last day the best ever. But I am incredibly thankful for my family who sent me videos up until the very end. I just wish I could have given him a cuddle one more time. He was such a good friend, and so incredibly patient and loving and protective. He once bolted out of the house and across the road to fend off neighbor's not so friendly dogs who started to go after my sister when she got off the school bus. He held up blanket forts, played dress up, sang along, wrestled, went sledding, and was just the perfect pal.
I've not really been shopping for new clothing in over a year, but I decided recently I really wanted to get a few organic staple pieces that can last me years. I had a bit of an ebay spree, and bought five solid colour dresses that can be dressed up or down. One of them was a fail (it was mis-represented in the listing as a dress when it is actually a shirt), but the others are great and I can see myself wearing them for years to come.
And I think that is pretty much it for life updates at the moment! I have been incredibly focused on getting work done, so I have not done too much else recently. I'm happy to have found a workable rhythm for my PhD and blog, and I honestly just want to settle into the habit before adding anything else to my plate.


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In vitro selected ribozymes are promising tools for site-specific labeling of RNA. Previously known nucleic acid catalysts attached fluorescently labeled adenosine or guanosine derivatives through 2',5'-branched phosphodiester bonds to the RNA of interest. Herein, we report new ribozymes that use orthogonal substrates, derived from the antiviral drug tenofovir, and attach bioorthogonal functional groups, as well as affinity handles and fluorescent reporter units through a hydrolytically more stable phosphonate ester linkage. The tenofovir transferase ribozymes were identified by in vitro selection and are orthogonal to nucleotide transferase ribozymes. As genetically encodable functional RNAs, these ribozymes may be developed for potential cellular applications. The orthogonal ribozymes addressed desired target sites in large RNAs in vitro, as shown by fluorescent labeling of E. coli 16S and 23S RNAs in total cellular RNA.
Direct in vitro selection of trans-acting ribozymes for posttranscriptional, site-specific, and covalent fluorescent labeling of RNA (2019)
General and efficient tools for site-specific fluorescent or bioorthogonal labeling of RNA are in high demand. Here, we report direct in vitro selection, characterization, and application of versatile trans-acting 2'-5' adenylyl transferase ribozymes for covalent and site-specific RNA labeling. The design of our partially structured RNA pool allowed for in vitro evolution of ribozymes that modify a predetermined nucleotide in cis (i.e. intramolecular reaction), and were then easily engineered for applications in trans (i.e. in an intermolecular setup). The resulting ribozymes are readily designed for specific target sites in small and large RNAs and accept a wide variety of N6-modified ATP analogues as small molecule substrates. The most efficient new ribozyme (FH14) shows excellent specificity towards its target sequence also in the context of total cellular RNA.


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NAB 2013: Canon discusses big firmware updates for C100, C300, C500 and 5D Mark III from Dan Chung on Vimeo.
Reported by Jonah Kessel
Canon has announced relatively major firmware updates to the EOS C500, EOS C300, EOS C100 and 5D Mark III, as well as new enhancements to its Cinema RAW Development software.
Firmware for the 5D Mark III was announced last October and is expected to be available for download by the end of this month. The long awaited update will give 5D users a clean, uncompressed HDMI output which will make high-definition video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) to an external recorder possible for the first time.
All cinema series users will gain a much needed update to the magnify function. Due in October, the firmware will allow users to check focus in different parts of the image while the LCD is punched in.
EOS C300 users gain features previously available to C100 users, including push auto iris and one shot AF. C300 also gains additional support of 1440 x 1080 recording at 35 Mbps.
Lastly, Canon has announced new features to the Cinema RAW software that ships with the EOS C500.
The firmware updates for the EOS C500, EOS C300, EOS C100 and CRD software will be available later in 2013.
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Nacho revels in Real Madrid's Sevilla thrashing as Ronaldo rediscovers Liga spark
Real Madrid defender Nacho was delighted with his side's 5-0 destruction of Sevilla on Saturday.
The La Liga champions scored all five goals in a scintillating first half as they claimed a win that moves them to within five points of league leaders Barcelona, having played a game more.
Nacho opened the scoring in only the third minute at the Santiago Bernabeu before goals from Toni Kroos, Achraf Hakimi and a Cristiano Ronaldo double put the result beyond doubt before the half-time whistle.
Nacho agrees it was probably Madrid's finest 45 minutes of football in 2017-18 and he hopes the standard is maintained at the Club World Cup next week.
Asked if it was their best half this term, he said, as quoted by AS: "Maybe. We had total dominance of the game in the first 45 minutes. We wanted to keep it going in the second half.
"Just like the other day against Borussia Dortmund [in the Champions League], we spoke about going out strong, to try to dominate. We did that in the best way; the reaction of the team was to fight until the end.
"Sevilla are an amazing team who are always going to be fighting going forward. The objective was to keep a clean sheet and get goals."
2 - Sevilla are the first opponent Nacho scored against in two games for Real Madrid in La Liga (4 goals scored in the competition, 2 against Sevilla). Reliable pic.twitter.com/TXq8Ue4ReR— OptaJose (@OptaJose) December 9, 2017
Ronaldo showed off his collection of five Ballons d'Or before kick-off, the Portugal star having won his latest individual prize this week, and he delivered an outstanding display that included him winning the ball back in his own half to start the move that ended in Kroos' goal.
"I'm happy for him, hopefully there are many more goals to come, with games like the one today," Nacho said.
Full-back Achraf, whose first goal for Madrid killed off any lingering hope of a comeback for Sevilla, admits it was a proud moment.
"It's a day I won't forget. I'm very happy," said the 19-year-old.
"It's been a year of working, of learning from my team-mates, who are the best. Little by little, I'm going to improve.
"It was a spectacular first half. We went out from the first minute knowing what we had to do."


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Black walnuts often are called "black gold" because they provide income for people willing to gather them up in the fall and sell them to a local buyer.
Black walnuts often are called "black gold" because they provide income for people willing to gather them up in the fall and sell them to a local buyer.
This year for the first time in many years, those nuggets of "gold" mostly are missing from walnut trees.
Many people attribute the lack of these delicious nuts to the overabundance of webworms this year, but experts indicate there is no relation between webworms and walnut production. While webworms tend to form on walnut trees, they don't affect the crop.
Terry Cook with the Missouri Department of Conservation's forestry office in Neosho, said his office takes a survey each year, with this year's report indicated that all nut populations are down.
Although webworms are not attractive, Cook said, they really do no harm. He doesn't advise using chemicals on them.
"A couple in Joplin spent $1,800 to get them out of their trees. They got them out of the trees, but the worms started attaching themselves to their house," he said.
Cook suggests using a stick or some other device to open the web so birds, especially robins, can eat the worms. He said this is more effective than chemicals.
Dennis Evans, president of the Missouri Walnut Council, agrees that walnut production is down. Evans has a big black walnut tree on his lawn in Neosho.
"It is usually full of walnuts, but this year I don't think there's even one on it," he said.
In his "walnut orchard" near Ritchie in eastern Newton County, Evans' 5,000 trees almost are bare of nuts this year, he said.
The Missouri Walnut Council met in early October and discussed the problem, which is statewide. Council members agreed that the lack of a walnut crop mostly can be blamed on a cool, wet spring. They hope the walnuts will come back in full force next year.
Brett Lewis, the local buyer for Hammons Products Co., said buying is down to about a fourth of normal.
"I would guess we have bought about 14,000 pounds so far, and that is way down," Lewis said.
Lewis has been the local buyer for three years. He started as a student at Crowder College, but graduated this year and is looking for a permanent job on a farm. Until then, he'll be buying walnuts and working on his family's farm near Anderson.
"When the crop is booming and we are buying all the time, the company usually extends the buying season beyond Nov. 1. I don't know if that will happen this year," he said. "People say that many nuts are still on the trees, but still the crop is way short."
Mother Nature has a way of doing what she thinks. This year, she has brought a rather "nutty" year.


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The Down-Low On Generating Leads For Your Business With Google Adwords
There are over one billion websites vying for user attention and the process of getting found online has become a much more complex process than just launching a website and hoping for people to find it. Even in this crowded space, your website can attract qualified leads that turn into customers. Provided B2B companies use pay-per-click advertising tools such as Google AdWords to get their site to land on the first page of Google and appear where prospective leads are hanging out online.
Google AdWords encompasses both search engine ranking results and paid advertising, so campaigns can effectively target the very people that are using search terms specific to your business. No wonder then that the most used pay-per-click (PPC) advertising program available today is Google's AdWords, with nearly 80% of all companies focusing on Google AdWords for PPC. Roughly about 70% of Google's revenue is generated from AdWords, which … Continue reading


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Focus- Materia Medica- Frans Vermeulen
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نویسنده: Frans Vermeulen
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About the Book A Materia Medica with a focus on basic and key symptoms of basic and key remedies for easy reference. About the Author Frans Vermeulen is recognised throughout the homeopathic world as an author, lecturer and authority on materia medica. Each of the many books he has authored makes a contribution of major significance to our understanding of substances and materia medica. His lectures are inspiring and appreciated for their liveliness, depth of knowledge and breadth of factual information. Born in Den Helder, Holland, Frans taught at an elementary school from 1970 to 1978. From 1976 ? 1983 he pursued his homeopathic education, while beginning his own practice in 1979. At this time, he had begun to translate homeopathic books by masters such as Kent, Allen, Tyler, Vithoulkas, and many others. In 1985 he wrote Kindertypes in de Homoeopathie (Children types in Homoeopathy) (Sonntag, 1988), based on his experiences as both a teacher and a homeopath. In 1990 he was appointed Managing Director , Teacher and Administrator of The School of Homeopathy in Holland. Frans currently lives in california with his wife, Linda Johnston
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Mostly, scholars get confused in comprehending two similar looking terminologies such as 'Output' and 'Outcome' in the field of education.
This article purports to analyze some prominent scholarly works to elucidate both terms and further highlight their significance in the field of education.
In the context of education, output means the total number of students that finally acquire educational success in their school life as it is considered to be the end product of the educational inputs that is realized by a thorough process of evaluation and it ensures the desired goals of output have been achieved.
In regard to student, assessments are carried out effectively by the implication of educational programs so that students can strive to achieve high grades, better job statistics and high graduation rates. Educational outputs benefit the students through the implementation of proper educational programs [educational planning and pedagogies] and conveying the curriculum. In the competitive and dynamic world, the educational output can be achieved by understanding the students' needs, constrains, priorities, challenges and their issues.
On the other hand, outcome is defined as the assessment of the positive and negative effects of a strategy, implementation, methodology and outcome is taken into account. Outcomes can be measured and can help establish new objectives and strategic plans for the future but if the desired outcomes are not achieved, then re-planning of current polices is needed to be done in order to achieve future desired goals.
The outcome-based educational planning model enhances the change of success as it commences with getting consensus on the desired results (Stephens & Herman, 1984). As the educational stakeholders have developed in educational planning for the benefit of the school, so does the school need to reciprocate in order to make curriculum development and drive to improve outcomes.
All school stakeholders need results/outcomes i.e. MoE provide funding for functionality of schools in order to make the schools more accountable to produce effective teaching and learning practices. Outcomes are related to the learning result that a wise educational planner will thrive to achieve by implying excellence of learning environment to achieve the desired outcomes among students.
Significance in Educational Planning
Positive Output analysis can be done through developing and enhancing the educational facilities i.e. better access to health care and infrastructure for the teachers and students in a school.
Recruitment and human resource development of teachers played valuable role on the output. Highly qualified teachers with their teaching pedagogies and expertise help in achieving high pass and graduation rates.
Planning, accountability, improved management, responsiveness and monitories of policies are necessary in education to have positive impact on the outputs. Teachers need to teach systematically in order to achieve outputs by proper implication of objectives, content, method of assessments and teaching.
Input relates to the putting into practice proper content, objectives and curriculum by the teacher and output is the end product of educational input and it is based on desired goals. Lastly, teaching and assessment are integral part of educational outputs.
The outputs approach provides wide information to the educational planner for the future growth. The schools should provide better infrastructure and health care facilities to the students and teachers in order to control their absenteeism rate. The recruitment of the staff, teachers and the administrations directly affect the outputs of the schools as the skilled and qualified teachers assist students in receiving the better education, higher total scores in their assessments, higher passing rate and well utilization of the resources in schools. These teachers produce the better citizens of the nation.
The schools should introduce the practice of Education for All at free or reasonable cost so that everyone can receive education for free or at an affordable cost.
In the outcome-based approach, educational planners should introduce the concept of creative-learning by providing better training to the teachers and retain them to implement this program in their classroom teaching for the benefit of the students. The input and the output process should include the correct mix of the aims, goals, objectives, assessments, teaching methods, contents and to produce skilled and qualified pupils.
Whereas, outcome helps as a planning means that is used by educational planners to meet the desired goals among students in attaining education. Sometimes decisions in school setting are made on the basis of traditional assumptions and outdated approaches so the outcomes are negatively affected.
Educational planners need to focus on certain areas to establish outcome-based teaching and learning environment in schools. These areas must be delivered to students for the sustainable future development. Equal opportunity must be provided to each individual to learn in schools. Regular assessment of the curriculum content, unity and commitment have to exist in schools to develop a plan that could produce a better outcome for the school and have immediate benefits for the children and there need to be an active engagement of all stakeholders to enhance the outcome of providing quality education to children for their future growth.
Outcomes are year-long interconnected and interdisciplinary approaches that help in the development of the capabilities of the students in the learning process.
The National College for Teaching & Leadership's Understanding inputs, outputs and outcomes explains that "input is usually expressed as costs refer to the amount of labour, material and services used. These are converted into monetary terms by multiplying the physical quantity by the price per unit. In education, inputs refer to the resources used to educate the students (Anthony and Herzlinger, 1991: 19). This work describes educational outputs are the direct effects on the students in relation to their knowledge acquisition, skills, beliefs and attitudes.
Ease of evaluation means that the most frequent measurements of outputs are examination results and test scores. The current use of value-added measures takes into account pupils' prior attainment to provide a fairer measurement, but not social background, (contextual value-added).
These statistical techniques provide estimations and indications that identify areas for greater scrutiny (Levacic, 2000, 5). Lastly, Educational outcomes are the longer-term impacts of pupils and society as a result of educational inputs at an earlier stage. These can include the individual's ability to obtain employment, the income the individual earns or their enjoyment of cultural activities." Therefore, the meaning and implication of these terms need to be understood while using in educational context.
Disclaimer: Dr Sakul Kundra is an assistant professor in history at the College of Humanities and Education of the Fiji National University. Ph.D History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, M.Phil History, MA History, PG Diploma in Journalism, PG Diploma in Book Publication and PG Diploma in Education from University of South Pacific. The views expressed is his own and not of this newspaper or the employer. For comments or suggestions, email. email@example.com


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June 17, 2014
News Release 14-063
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
President Barack Obama has designated Dean A. Pinkert, a Democrat of Virginia, as Vice Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) for the term June 17, 2014, through June 16, 2016.
Pinkert was nominated to the USITC by President George W. Bush on September 7, 2006; renominated on January 9, 2007; and confirmed by the Senate on February 1, 2007. He was sworn in on February 26, 2007, for the Commission term expiring on December 16, 2015.
Prior to his appointment, Pinkert was a senior attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel for Import Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce. In that position, his work included serving as liaison with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, counsel to the Foreign Trade Zone program, advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative in various trade negotiations (including those leading to the 2006 softwood lumber agreement), and litigation counsel in antidumping and countervailing duty matters before domestic and international tribunals. Pinkert was an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the Chief Counsel for Import Administration at an earlier stage of his career.
Between his Commerce Department positions, during 2001, Pinkert served as the Trade and Judiciary Counsel to Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV). From 1998 through 2000, Pinkert was a senior associate in the Litigation and Trade group in the Washington, DC, office of King & Spalding, where he represented U.S. companies in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. He also handled, and supervised, export control matters for the group.
Pinkert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors from Oberlin College; a Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Texas School of Law; and a Master of Laws degree with merit from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. Commissioners are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for nine-year terms, unless they are appointed to fill unexpired terms. The Chairman and the Vice Chairman are designated by the President for two-year terms in those positions.


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Top US court to hear Samsung-Apple patent damage appeal (Update)
The court agreed to hear one element of the South Korean giant's appeal—it will not reconsider Samsung's guilt, but will look at whether the penalty was excessive for copyright infringement of certain electronic components.
The highest US court posted the appeal on its weekly list of cases it would hear or decline, saying only that it would be "limited to Question 2," or whether patent infringement should result in handing over all profits from a particular component.
Samsung last year agreed to pay Apple some $548 million in the years-long patent battle in federal court in California, pending the outcome of the appeal.
But Samsung argued that $399 million of the penalty was excessive because it was based on the premise that "Apple was 'entitled to' those entire profits no matter how little the patented design features contributed to the value of Samsung's phones," according to the appeal brief.
Attorneys for the South Korean consumer electronics titan argued the massive payout was not warranted because smartphones "contain countless other features that give them remarkable functionality wholly unrelated to their design."
"Even if the patented features contributed one percent of the value of Samsung's phones, Apple gets 100 percent of Samsung's profits," the appeal said.
Aiming at 'patent trolls'
Intellectual property analyst Florian Mueller, who writes a blog on patents, said the ruling is positive for technology companies hurt by frequent lawsuits from holders of patents, sometimes derided as "patent trolls."
"I'm very happy that the Supreme Court will now take a look at an interpretation of the law that would theoretically threaten even a company like Facebook (or little guys—for example, 'indie' app developers) with the prospect of losing their entire profits over a single design patent infringement," Mueller said on his blog.
"I'm hopeful that something good will come out of this. And it wouldn't even be bad for Apple. Once the shoe is on the other foot, Apple, the most profitable company in the history of this industry, will fight the notion of an unapportioned disgorgement as well."
Apple, which has accused its rival of copying numerous features from the iPhone, declined to comment on the latest ruling.
Samsung welcomed the high court action.
"We thank the many large technology companies, 37 intellectual property professors and several groups representing small business which have supported our position," Samsung said in a statement.
"The court's review of this case can lead to a fair interpretation of patent law that will support creativity and reward innovation."
The Computer & Communications Industry Association, which represents a number of tech firms but not Apple, also expressed support for the appeal.
"The technology industry is breathing a sigh of relief that this case will now get the attention it warrants by the nation's highest court," said attorney Matt Levy of CCIA, which filed a brief in support of Samsung.
"The misinterpretation of this law by the Federal Circuit could have disastrous effects on innovation. The lower court could greenlight a new breed of design patent trolls that use design patents to threaten companies' entire profits."
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Tour Summary
Rajasthan Tour Packages are some of the most popular holiday packages in India. The name Rajasthan conjures up the image of hill top fortresses, maharajas with scimitars riding the painted elephants, the exquisitely carved havelis and the royal hunting grounds. Our Rajasthan tour packages are designed to offer you a peek into that era of opulence, indulgence and artistry which even now makes Rajasthan one of the most popular tourist places to visit in India.
From the vibrant bazaars and resplendent fortresses of the pink city Jaipur to the city of lakes Udaipur with its floating palaces and explore the World Heritage Hill Forts of Rajasthan, marvel at the frescoes and havelis, and shop till you drop at the vibrant bazaars in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and not to mention the worlds biggest cattle fair in Pushkar.
Prices from
€590 / INR 45,000 per person (2 people traveling together)
Tour Includes
Not included
Udaipur Sights
Jodhpur Sight
Pushkar Sights
Jaipur Sights
Agra Sights
Main Sights Delhi
Jaipur Sights
Day 1 - Udaipur
Welcome to Udaipur! You will be picked up from your point of arrival or from your accommodation if you are already in Udaipur.
Your driver will take you to the Bazaars for some exploring and shopping and then free time at your Hotel.
Overnight stay in Udaipur Hotel.
Day 2 - Udaipur
After breakfast start your Udaipur city tour where you will visit the city palace museum, see Sahelion ki bari where Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden complex with fountains and Lakes for his beautiful daughter. in the evening we take a trip to the waters of Lake Pichola by sunset and visit the island place. Here you will visit Jagdish Temple, Bagore ki haveli and will be able to enjoy some evening rajasthani folk dances
Night in Udaipur Hotel.
Day 3 - Udaipur to Johdpur (260km / 5hr drive)
After breakfast drive to Johdpur. En route you will see the beautiful Jain Temple of Ranakpur in the Aravali Valley. The Jain Temple is famous for intricate friezes and sculptures. It is one of the holiest jain places of India. Continue drive to Jodhpur, you will check in to your hotel.
Night in Johdpur Hotel.
Day 4 - Jodhpur to Pushkar (185 km 4hrs drive)
After breakfast and check out from hotel you enjoy a city tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur is a city in the the desert of Rajasthan. Here you will visit here 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, Ghanta Ghar (clock tower) and after your visit to Jodhpur city, continue drive to Pushkar.
Night in Pushkar Hotel.
Day 5 - Pushkar to Jaipur (150 km / 3hr drive)
Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It's set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples, including 14th-century Jagatpita Brahma Mandir. Here you will visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Savitri Temple. Afterwards drive to jaipur and check in hotel.
Night in Jaipur Hotel..
Day 6 - Jaipur
After breakfast full day sightseeing in Jaipur - Highlights include Amber Fort where you have an optional elephant ride. In the afternoon time you see the Pink City where you will visit the observatory Jantar Mantar built in 1727 by Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh who was a mathematician an Astronomer and astrologer. We then visit the city palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur with a fabulous collection of robes and sarees in cotton and Silk with gold lattice work and
Night in Jaipur hotel.
Day 7 - Jaipur to Agra (240km / 4.5 hr drive)
After breakfast, drive to Agra to where you will check in to your hotel. After check-in, explore Agra fort's maze of country yards and The Baby Taj (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah) ,wander the Mehtab Bagh parks and in the evening return to experience the monument at sunset, a sight not to be missed.
Please note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday's.
Day 8 - Agra to Delhi (230km 4 hr)
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. At the end of the day your driver will drop you to your Hotel. Your driver will be happy to provide suggestions for dinner, shopping etc.
End of tour.
Pricing Options
Price per person including taxes if 01 Adults
€1100 / INR 84,000 x 01 Guests = €1100 / INR 84,000 /-
Price per person including taxes if 02 Adults are Travelling Together
€590 / INR 45,000 x 02 Guests = €1180 / INR 90,000 /-
Price per person including taxes if 04 Adults are Travelling Together
€523 / INR 39,900 x 04 Guests = €2095 / INR 160,000 /-
Price per person including taxes if 06 Adults are Travelling Together
€440 / INR 33,600 x 06 Guests = €2620 / INR 200,000 /-
Hotel upgrade:
4 Star = Prices available upon request of dates.
5 Star = Prices available upon request of dates.
Full-day Local guide (English) = €27 / INR 2,000
Full-day Local guide (Other languages) = €32 / INR 2,500
This tour departs every day of the year.


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My animals mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-28848199427363646742014-10-27T17:53:00.003-07:002014-10-27T17:55:01.071-07:00If it ain't one thing it's another ...I feel like I'm loosing the battle of the dollar. I just paid my vehicle registration on my Jeep - only $86 ... it is for 2 years but next month I have $86 to pay on my GMC, also for 2 years. Then in July '15 I will have to lay out $118.75 for my truck camper. It's nice that they're all for two years, but I'd really like for the GMC truck to be during in between years from the Jeep ... I alsomtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-88882621007835931072014-10-21T16:22:00.004-07:002014-10-21T16:23:57.236-07:00More stuff, not all of it nice ...We had good weather out at Deer Camp. We filled 3 out of 4 tags. Ron did not get his deer. The guys are now out at Elk Camp - it ends fri the 24th, so we'll see if any Elk are brought home. There are several groups of campers that come to our campground every year and we are like one big family out there. There are jokes played and they can go back and forth between camps during the whole mtnchildhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-6427409437077416312014-09-08T12:20:00.001-07:002014-09-08T12:21:11.699-07:00Silence ...I've been silent on sooo many things since I last posted ... I've gone camping several times and have had a blast! Now our group is preparing for Deer Camp starting on Sept. 30. Opening day is Oct 4, but due to many people having discovered our campground, we need to get there almost a week early. It is a small campground run by the BLM and it has the friendliest Hosts I've ever run across.mtnchildhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-54175424944738881272014-06-21T14:32:00.000-07:002014-06-21T14:32:14.667-07:00Saturday morning ...I got up a bit late (9:30), even for me, but my back hurt like heck and I didn't want to do anything. But once I'm awake I can't get comfortable so I rolled out slowly. I had a note on my calendar to MOW ... ugh! But it had to be done. I'm trying to revive an almost dead patch of grass, but it's going to take some work ... I retrieved the mower from my car port ... needed gas ... went to mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-42449080820151952352014-06-14T15:22:00.000-07:002014-06-14T15:23:17.625-07:00I think I can breathe now ...It's not that I've been holding my breath, but there sure have been a lot of times where I wanted to. My friend Ron, has had quite a few problems with his '72 Bronco ... it's still a Ford ... LOL. New parts needed, parts not in stock, wrong parts, broken new parts - I think that covers it for now, and hope he can get it put back together without any more issues ... fingers crossed and prayers mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-21859157141222887582014-03-07T11:16:00.000-08:002014-03-07T11:16:28.083-08:00A lot of nothing ... LOLIt's been too long, but there really hasn't been anything worth mentioning ... I will start mentioning stuff so you don't think I've abandoned you ... LOL. Today, Mar.7, 2014 at 11:00 am, it is about 35 degrees out with scattered clouds and the grass is starting to green up ... what happened to winter?? There were a few days with snow - maybe 12" or so, but then it just hung around getting mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-55058675114466588392013-12-24T18:59:00.000-08:002013-12-24T18:59:23.786-08:00Christmas EveI'm listening to Christmas music on the television and wrapping presents. It is peaceful, warm and fuzzy and I love it. There aren't many gifts this year - too many things have happened that cost money - but the people the gifts are for understand; times are tough for them too. I've tried calling my Mom a bunch of times, but she was either out visiting with friends or enjoying the friendships mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-7481031681329300192013-12-05T11:36:00.003-08:002013-12-05T11:37:34.811-08:00I seem to be behinder than usual ... LOLThings move so slowly here in my life that the same thing day after day is just not worth writing about ... pretty sad huh? Today I'm playing catch up for the last exciting (LOL) month ... Thanksgiving was very nice; good friend and good food is always a "fuzzy warm" experience. I ate too much as always, but not "too much" to make me sick. The weather was decent, as in not too cold, but no mtnchildhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-80231442024802007712013-10-26T15:34:00.001-07:002013-10-26T15:34:43.750-07:00OK, it's been wayyy too long ...I'm not quite sure where life was when I posted last ... I was getting ready to pull out of the driveway. The trip to the campsite and set up was uneventful, but it did start to rain while I was getting gas in the truck ... but it stopped while I was driving out. Thank goodness! I hate setting up camp in the rain. There were a couple of days with wild winds, up to 60-80 mpg gusts!! And the mtnchildhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753251552330512063.post-80705894832223338172013-09-23T13:42:00.001-07:002013-09-23T13:42:35.216-07:00Here we go again ...Not water this time ... it's another camping trip, the last of the season - Deer Camp. I will be out there at least 7 days, maybe 10 - it depends on the weather and more how I feel ... it is fall and getting cold so the arthritis acts up. The camper is packed with food and definitely warm winter clothes - we also have a warming tent that will get you out of the wind - there is always wind out mtnchildhttp://email@example.com


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Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers are to release their debut album Bought To Rot on November 9th via Chicago's Bloodshot Records. Following recent single "Apocalypse Now (And Later)", the band are streaming another advance track, "The Airplane Song". Have a listen below.
Pre-orders for the album are up now.
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Kim and Michael Garcia were joyfully expecting their firstborn, a son to be named Simon Alexander. But halfway through their pregnancy they learned that their son would not survive. Despite this emotional storm, the Garcias decided that carrying Simon to term was the right thing to do.
The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) and Donate Life America (DLA) joined forces in 2015 to develop Donate Life ECHO, which stands for Every Community Has Opportunity. It will be celebrated July 10-23, 2016, as a nationwide observance designed to reach multicultural communities.
A group of kids take their marks on the starting line. Supporters crowd the finish line. Everyone is screaming and cheering. The starter gun goes off and the kids begin to sprint for the finish. They run toward the encouraging crowd with all their might. Their faces are flushed with energy.
The threat of thunderstorms did not discourage runners and walkers from showing up at Stockyards Station the morning of Saturday, May 14, for the Donate Life Texas 2nd Chance Run in Fort Worth.
National Donate Life Month 2016 was full of inspirational events to help raise awareness of our lifesaving mission. From flag raising ceremonies to sporting events to a fun run, LifeGift offered hope to transplant recipients, donor families and those waiting for a second chance during a myriad of activities.
A Child's Gift: A True Living Legacy
To ensure that race day is a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and your family, we put together some quick facts and tips for you:
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On Sunday, April 3, 14 donor families and 17 transplant recipients were united at Cook Children's during "A Child's Gift… A True Living Legacy."
One of the largest gatherings of its kind, the special event kicked off National Donate Life Month with families who traveled from as far away as Arkansas, Maryland and Oklahoma.
It's hard to believe that it's been almost two years since the Donate Life Transplant Games took place in Houston.
It's National Donate Life Month across the country and it's being celebrated in big ways across the Lone Star State!
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Leo John Brech was born April 3, 1930, to Peter and Katherine (Bracha) Brech, at Milltown, SD. He grew up and attended school at Parkston and Mitchell. He married Vernetta Hansen on April 20, 1951 in Sioux Falls. In 1957 he moved to the Pacific Northwest and worked for Weyerhaeuser Co. for thirty-seven years. Following retirement he moved back to Mitchell, SD. Leo was an outdoor and nature person, enjoying fishing in the ocean, rivers or lakes, hunting, turtle trapping, clam and oyster digging. He was an avid gardener. He was a giving person and had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his Brech family and his Royalty family.
He is survived by three sons: Ronald Leo Brech and wife Masami, Kailua, Hawaii, Roger Brech, Longview, WA and Kemo Brech, Kelso, WA; one daughter, Darla Brech-Hersley and husband, Kurt, Longview, WA; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; a sister, Betty Boone, Mitchell, SD; his special love, Eva Royalty, Mitchell, SD, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernetta (March 13,1990); a son Rick Brech, a daughter, Wanda Brech; three brothers: Melvin Brech, Doyl Brech and August "Gus" Brech; three sisters: Gladys Brech, Leona Bartling, Elsie LaGuardia and his parents.


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Help for the oldies
So many people were sucked into the vortex of interest only mortgages as a result of the 1980's - 90's sale of endowments. I myself succumbed to the lure of that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. My two bed flat on Finlay Drive bought at £25K in 1992 - they said would be paid off with the policy proceeds and my pockets would be bulging with the extra dosh that I would make as a result of riding the stock market. Needless to say that never came to pass and I was left with a sizeable shortfall. Thankfully, I off loaded to flat to my fiancee at the time and continued to pay into the policy. There are many out there who have not been so lucky.
There is some good news on the horizon in the shape of Interest Only Lifetime Mortgages. Previosly Scottish Building Society had been prepared to look at an interest only mortgage maxed at 35% LTV meaning that you could borrow £35K on a property worth £100K. It helped some but the max LTV was too low to help a vast majority of the market. Now they are about to come out with a 50%LTV product. So you can look at getting £50K from that property valued at £100. They will even through in a 3 year fixed rate to boot.
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Hello and welcome to my second instalment of my 'meet the PR blogger' series, this time including Arianne Williams. But, before I start, lets get down to the basics. What is the 'meet the PR blogger' series? This series has been put together by yours truly to delve in to the inner workings of the… Continue reading Meet the PR Blogger – with Arianne Williams
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2018 – A Year of Business Failures. What's With That?
Well, 2018 has been a good year for business so far, right? Wrong. The only way I could represent the business climate this year would be... In fact, 'business failures' became a bit of a trending topic in 2018, as more and more organisations spiralled out of control and straight into administration. The growing number… Continue reading 2018 – A Year of Business Failures. What's With That?
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Happy GDPR day! If you're unsure how to make your blog GDPR ready, read this guide.
The PR Domino Effect
I'm a sucker (pardon the pun) for a good PR movement, and the reduction of straws in major restaurant chains is a certain exemplar of one. Bye-bye to plastic straws This year has seen many big names in the industry waving goodbye to plastic straws in a bid to end the 'plastic tide' of waste… Continue reading The PR Domino Effect
Why Bad Employee Relations are Bad for your PR
Both Wagamamas and TGI Fridays have come under fire recently for not paying their staff the minimum wage and of course, it hit the news. It was recognised in the press that: Wagamama has repaid an average of £50 to 2,630 employees. TGI Friday's had to repay £25 each to 2,300 staff. Plus, this isn't the first… Continue reading Why Bad Employee Relations are Bad for your PR
What Happens When you can't Adjust to Changing Times?
Sadly, a store which was once one of the biggest players in the worldwide toy industry, has announced they are going in to administration this week - Toys R Us. The company announced that after failing to find a buyer and meet a £15m tax bill, the store will now enter an 'orderly wind down'… Continue reading What Happens When you can't Adjust to Changing Times?


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An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after tenants were discovered living in an appalling and unsafe property.
Officers in Cambridge found renters living in grim conditions at the house on Holbrook Road, CB1, with no electricity, heating or working shower in the property.
It also had inadequate fire safety precautions, no working kitchen sink, a rotting toilet, as well as piles of rubbish in both the front and back gardens.
During the investigation, officers found evidence of dangerous living conditions, overcrowding and tenant harassment.
The council sent landlord, Noelle Salameh, of Cambridge, a schedule of work to resolve the problems but follow up inspections revealed no improvement.
The 33-year old landlord was then served a formal improvement notice to compel her to comply with the notice, but subsequent inspections showed no real changes, leaving the council with little alternative but to prosecute.
Salameh pleaded guilty to the charges brought against her at Cambridge Magistrates Court, where she was fined a total of £2,478 with £1,370 costs and £108 victim surcharge.
Cllr Richard Johnson, Cambridge City Council's executive councillor for housing, commented: "Nobody renting a home should be subjected to these shocking conditions.
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When I started Italy Perfect nearly 16 years ago it was because I wanted an excuse to be able to go to Italy as often as possible. Rome is my second home. I lived in the Eternal City for many years in my youth, and even though our vacation rental business brings me to Rome several times a year, I'm there to work, not play. You know how it is; you never actually take a real vacation in your hometown. It's hard to believe, but until my recent staycation, I hadn't been inside the Coliseum in over 30 years, and my last Vatican Museum visit was in 1999. I've been too busy sharing Rome sightseeing tips rather than using them!
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The Plymouth County Commissioners have given the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department until Aug. 9 to vacate the county farm on Obery Street or face eviction.
PLYMOUTH – The property dispute between the Plymouth County Commissioners and the Plymouth County Sheriff over the county farm is getting uglier.
The commissioners filed a notice to quit Wednesday, ordering the sheriff to vacate the 90-acre farm on Obery Street. If the sheriff does not leave by Aug. 9, the commissioners will begin eviction proceedings.
The eviction notice comes on the heels of cease-and-desist notices that ordered the sheriff to bar the public from going on the property, which the sheriff uses as a rehabilitation program for prisoners. It is also home to a highly popular farm stand and petting zoo.
Sheriff Joseph McDonald said he has no intention of honoring the order and will see the commissioners in court.
McDonald has already defied the cease-and-desist notices against public use of the property. The most recent order called for the sheriff to stop allowing the public on the property by last Monday, but it was business as usual at the farm stand and petting zoo this week.
The two sides have been locked in negotiations over a lease for the property for more than a year.
The county, which owns the farm, initially wanted the sheriff to close the farm stand and petting zoo until a lease that includes provisions for liability insurance was reached.
McDonald said the dispute comes down to two major issues – that liability insurance and use of the land for a county 4-H club.
The sheriff said he is willing to pay reasonable insurance costs, but maintains the county is looking for an exorbitant amount of money. And McDonald said he is more than willing to allow a 4-H program at the farm.
Shannon Resnick, an attorney for the commissioners, said earlier this week that the two sides were relatively close to reaching an agreement on the insurance issue, but noted that the sheriff's estimates of a $2,000 annual insurance premium are low and could expose the county to liability.
Resnick said Monday that she hoped the two sides might still resolve the dispute, but she would also advise the commissioners to take the issue to court. Resnick could not be reached at her office after the eviction notice was served Wednesday. The eviction notice will effectively land the dispute in court if the sheriff refuses to comply.
McDonald said he intends to stay and would be doing the commissioners a favor by doing so, as the commissioners are not prepared to care for the animals on the farm. Further, McDonald noted that provisions of a conservation restriction that the town purchased from the county for $300,000 would give the farm to the town if the sheriff stops using it.
"I have no intention of leaving, but if I did leave, the town of Plymouth gets the land, so I don't know what these people are trying to do," McDonald said.
"I intend to keep the farm open as a correctional rehabilitation program and as a public resource. The public must be welcome there, not just today, but in perpetuity. We've been there 100 years and I'm going to fight to keep it open for the next 100 years – open and free to the public."


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Though not mentioned on stage at today's event, both the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 are "fast-charge capable," which means the two devices can be charged to 50 percent battery life in 30 minutes.
Unfortunately, that fast-charging feature is not available using accessories that are sold alongside the two devices. To charge at that level, the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 need to be plugged into Apple's 29W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Adapters, which are sold alongside its USB-C MacBook and MacBook Pro models.
The least expensive USB-C Power Adapter is the 29W version for the MacBook, priced at $49. The 61W USB-C Power Adapter for the 13-inch MacBook Pro is $69, and the 87W USB-C Power Adapter for the 15-inch MacBook Pro is $79.
To go along with the USB-C Power Adapter, a USB-C to Lightning Cable is also required. Apple charges $25 for a 1 meter cable and $35 for a 2 meter cable.
That means the cheapest solution for fast charging is going to cost iPhone owners an additional $74.
Both devices also support wireless charging using Qi-compatible wireless charging accessories, but fast charging is only available through a wired solution. As for battery life, the iPhone X offers two hours of battery life over the iPhone 7, while the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus continue to offer the same battery life.
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