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Location Filming Guidelines
We sometimes consider requests to film a movie, television show or commercial, or to use the Aquarium as a location for a magazine ad. These guidelines describe fees and procedures for these types of projects.
1. Permission.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a public aquarium. Our visitors are entitled to experience the entire aquarium with a minimum of distraction. Permission to film or photograph at the Aquarium is granted subject to certain conditions. The project must be consistent with the Aquarium's mission and image, may not hinder operations, and must not detract from the visitors' experience. Permission can be obtained only from the Aquarium's public relations department.
Please note that a prerequisite for all projects is completion and execution by an authorized representative of the production company of the Aquarium's Location Filming Agreement, of which these Guidelines are an integral part. Please also note that the Aquarium reserves the absolute right to grant or deny permission to shoot and to determine the terms under which shooting will be permitted.
Please complete our Filming Application, which we will review
and respond within two weeks after date of submission.
2. Location Fees.
Location fees are set by the Aquarium depending upon a variety of factors, such as the nature and purpose of the project, its intended market, its potential promotional value to the Aquarium, the potential disruption to the Aquarium, the extent to which the Aquarium is required to support the project, and the extent to which the rights to the final product are shared with the Aquarium.
The standard fee schedule s:
$3,000.00 for the first two hours, two-hour minimum.
$500.00 for each additional hour
$6,000.00 per day
Additional fees may also apply if Aquarium staff other than public relations personnel are required, including:
$100.00 per hour for staff in trade positions (electricians, facilities staff, plumbers, etc.)
$50.00 per hour for other staff (security, biologists, exhibits, etc.)
For complex projects, the maximum daily location fee will be $10,000.00. Payment of all agreed fees must be made prior to shooting. Additional costs incurred during the project will be billed and must be paid at the end of the project. Any billing requirements must be discussed and approved prior to commencing filming on-site.
3. Advance Notice
At least two weeks' advance notice is requested whenever possible. While the Aquarium will make every effort to accommodate last minute requests to shoot, requests with less than 24-hour notice cannot be accommodated under any circumstances.
4. Scheduling
Commercial filming is generally permitted only when the Aquarium is not open to the public and must be coordinated with other Aquarium events through public relations.
5. Impact on the Aquarium
If at any time the production company's activities threaten to disrupt the Aquarium's operations or the experiences of its visitors or pose a safety hazard to the visitors, the Aquarium reserves the right to require the company to reschedule its activities. As well, the company will be required to make any changes or to discontinue filming, if the Aquarium determines that exhibit life is being endangered or the potential for damage to the building or exhibits exists.
6. Filming in Tanks
Divers with equipment present a serious hazard to the exhibits and resident marine life. As a general rule, the Aquarium does not allow non-staff divers into exhibits. Exceptions are made, however, with the approval of curators and the Aquarium dive safety officer. Certified scuba divers who meet all Aquarium qualifications may be given temporary permission to dive and shoot in the exhibits. Divers are not permitted in the Sea Otter exhibit under any circumstances.
A complete "Temporary Certification" form must be received by public relations and approved by the Aquarium's dive safety officer at least 48 hours in advance of the shoot date, and a check-out dive may be required. Any diver permitted to dive in the Aquarium's tanks will be required to sign its Agreement to Waive and Release All Claims in advance.
7. Site Tours
A site tour and review of on-site requirements must be scheduled between public relations staff and members of the crew a minimum of five days in advance of the shoot. At this time, all shooting locations, building access and parking needs must be addressed and agreed upon. In certain cases, an on-site tour may not be required, and the production company's requirements may be reviewed by telephone.
Filming will generally be limited to the public areas of the Aquarium. Any behind-the-scenes shooting must be agreed upon during the site tour or prior to the shoot date. The size of crew, number of talent and amount of equipment must be agreed upon at the site tour or prior to the shoot date.
8. Lighting and Electrical Needs
Power supplies are limited in certain areas of the Aquarium. Power needs must be directed to the Aquarium's electrician in advance of the shoot. This may be addressed at the time of the site tour.
Lighting restrictions may apply to certain areas of the Aquarium. In most areas, additional lighting is allowed. The number of lights and their placement in relation to exhibit windows must be monitored by a member of the public relations staff. (The exhibit windows are acrylic and can be damaged by hot lights.) Lighting is not permitted on the Open Sea exhibit.
Exhibit lighting may not be altered without permission from a member of the exhibits department. No exhibits may be lit, or exhibit lighting be on, after 1:00 a.m. unless an agreement is made in writing prior to the commencement of any filming on site. No live exhibits may be lit after 12 midnight. Exhibit lighting on the Open Sea exhibit must be off by 10 p.m.
9. Exhibits and Set Construction
Aquarium exhibits may not be altered or moved in any way. Limited set construction may be permitted during non-operating hours. Any sets brought into the Aquarium must be approved ahead of time. Nothing may be permanently attached to walls or other structures. NO TAPE MAY BE APPLIED TO WALLS OR EXHIBITS. Any materials brought into the building must be removed by members of the crew.
10. Storage
All space on Aquarium property has a designated purpose and is at a premium. We regret that no storage of any kind can be provided on site prior to or between filming sessions, with one exception: by prior agreement, some lighting set-ups behind the scenes that may be required on multiple days may remain in place during the duration of filming.
11. Parking
The Aquarium cannot provide extensive parking. Two on-site spaces may be available if reserved in advance. Parking is available for additional vehicles at the Cannery Row Parking Garage (a fee is charged) located at the corner of Foam Street and Prescott Avenue. As on-site parking for production vehicles is also is extremely limited, parking needs must be addressed in detail and in advance of the shoot.
12. Damages
The production company is fully responsible for all damages occurring at the Aquarium during its use and for paying for all repairs deemed necessary by the Aquarium.
13. Insurance
The production company must carry workers' compensation insurance and a general liability policy with limits of at least $1 million. Depending upon the circumstances, the production company may be required to obtain additional coverage, to name the Aquarium as an additional insured, and to furnish a certificate of insurance to the Aquarium.
14. Appearance Releases
The Aquarium shall provide appearance releases for any Aquarium staff or volunteers interviewed by the production company. The production company shall obtain appearance releases for Aquarium visitors whenever necessary.
15. Trademarks
The Aquarium's name, its circular kelp logo, "Splash Zone", "Seafood Watch", "Jellies: Living Art", "Vanishing Wildlife", "Sharks: Myth and Mystery", "Aquarium Adventures", "Ocean's Edge", "Mysteries of the Deep", and "Wild About Otters" are trademarks owned by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. Permission is granted to use these trademarks in the company's final product and associated promotional materials without alteration. Written permission must be obtained from the Aquarium to use any of these trademarks for any other purpose. The production company shall either place the appropriate trademark symbol (®, TM, or SM) on all uses of these trademarks or include in all productions and promotional materials the following trademark notice: "[names of trademarks] are trademarks belonging to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. All Rights Reserved."
16. Ownership
Except as otherwise agreed, all film and photographs shot by the production company shall belong to it. The company shall provide a copy of the final product to the Aquarium for archival purposes.
17. Use of Film and Photographs
The production company may use film and photographs shot at the Aquarium only for the specific purpose stated in the Location Filming Agreement. The grant of rights in one medium does not convey rights to use any other media, unless so indicated. Under no circumstances may the production company use film and photographs shot at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in a manner inconsistent with the Aquarium's mission and image or in a defamatory, untrue or censorable nature, and the company shall cease any such use upon demand by the Aquarium. The company shall ensure that its licensees and assignees fully comply with the provisions of this paragraph.
18. Broadcast Rights
The production company may sell its final product for broadcast by others but may not sell individual images shot at the Aquarium or provided by the Aquarium separate from its product. In addition, the company may not use images taken at or provided by the Aquarium in connection with productions which do not directly involve the Aquarium, without its prior written consent. The Aquarium reserves the right to review the scripts for all scenes involving the Aquarium for factual accuracy and consistency with its mission and image.
19. Other Uses
The production company is authorized to use film and photographs shot at the Aquarium in print media, on a web site, or in other promotional materials only for the specific purposes stated in the Location Filming Agreement. The Aquarium shall have the right to review the text and layout of all pages of a publication or web site or any other promotional materials which display images taken at the Aquarium or mention the Aquarium's name before the publication goes to print, the pages are posted, or the materials are disseminated, in order to ensure factual accuracy, consistency with the Aquarium's mission and image, and the appropriate credit.
20. Credit
The production company will acknowledge the Aquarium in its production, publication, web site, or other promotional materials only when requested by the Aquarium. The Aquarium makes no endorsement of the production company, its production, or any product featured therein.
21. Aquarium Images
The production company acknowledges that the Aquarium may not have unlimited rights to all images within the Aquarium's facility. Accordingly, the production company shall obtain written approval from the Aquarium's public relations contact prior to shooting film or photographs which focus specifically on particular works or art, potentially copyright-protected material, or other images.
22. Filming on Board Aquarium Vessels
Employees of the production company must sign the Aquarium's "Agreement to Waive and Release All Claims" before being granted permission to go on board any vessel owned and operated by the Aquarium for filming or any other purpose.
23. Miscellaneous
Film crews may be required to provide the following:
Walkie talkies for Aquarium staff coordinating the shoot
A facilities staff member and/or electrician, who will be contracted with separately, to be present throughout the duration of filming
Their own equipment carts. The Aquarium has a limited number of carts and they may not be available for use during shoots.
24. Cranes and Dollies
The weight of any heavy equipment and the type of tires on cranes and dollies must be cleared through the Aquarium's facilities department prior to shooting.
25. Smoking
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on Aquarium property, including all Aquarium-owned or leased buildings and parking areas, regardless of location.
26. Noise
All maintenance, major construction, repair and custodial work occurs at times when the Aquarium is closed. If sound is being recorded, we will make every effort to minimize noise from sources such as floor polishers, metal carts, vacuums and other machinery, but please be aware we cannot guarantee a quiet environment. Maintenance crews must have enough time to complete all work before the Aquarium opens to the public in the morning.
27. Catering
Our restaurant, Cindy's Waterfront, offers full catering services. Onsite meals must be furnished by Cindy's Waterfront. Additional private facilities at the Aquarium may be reserved at an added cost. For more information regarding catering and reservation of meeting space, call Event Sales at (831) 648-4928.
28. Location Filming Information
External shots on Cannery Row may require permission of the City of Monterey. For information on permits or on location filming in the city or county, call the Monterey County Film Commission at (831) 646-0910. For shooting on Cannery Row, contact the Cannery Row Association, (831) 373-1902.
29. Additional Information
For additional information on filming at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please contact:
Karen Jeffries
Public Relations Manager
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93942
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Honey – a sweet, thick, sugary, treat. It's great in tea but could it have other more sensuous uses? A month ago, Liz wouldn't have thought so, but now her new boyfriend Travis has her considering the possibilities. It started as an innocent suggestion, but it's quickly becoming Liz's personal obsession. Sweet, thick, sticky honey…If Travis can arrive ahead of the snowstorm they'll have all the time they need to explore their secret Snowbound Treat.
"What are you cooking?" Travis asked. A little bit of the teasing left his voice as if he was seriously interested in her answer.
She decided to keep teasing him. "Pancakes," she lied.
"Yes, some stranger sent me a bottle of honey in a plain brown package. A bottle of honey—can you imagine that? No note—just the bottle—as if I'd know what it was for and who it's from."
"And have you figured out what it's for?" Travis asked.
Liz knew that he knew she was teasing him. It was a good thing he liked to play as much as she did. "Oh, pancakes, of course, isn't it obvious?"
"Not to me," Travis said. "Why don't you tell me how you figured that out?"
Liz sprinkled the carrots shavings over the top of her salad. It wasn't much as these things went, but it was better than simply eating a microwave lasagna. "Well what else can you eat with honey?" she asked.
"Hmmm," Travis thought. "That's a good question. Tea is the first thing that comes to mind, but I'm pretty sure there are others. I'll have to think about it. I'll let you know if I come up with any good alternatives when I get down there Friday night."
Liz felt a little thrill of anticipation at the thought of Travis coming down and showing her what he wanted to do with this bottle. "You do that," she told him.
"And you can tell me," Travis said, "if you think of anything else to try it on tonight…"
Liz's heart skipped a beat as his voice trailed off. She hadn't really thought of trying it herself. She'd been intending to wait for Travis. She hadn't considered that a little honey tonight might be considered foreplay for his visit.
"Why don't you taste it now," Travis suggested.
"I don't…" Liz started before letting her voice trail off.
She tried again wondering why it was suddenly so hard to speak. "I don't really like sweet," she said.
"Honey isn't just sweet," Travis insisted. "Open it up. Try a little on your finger."
Hesitantly, Liz did as she was told. She pulled off the cap but the honey wouldn't come out of the bear, so she took off the lid and found a silver-colored seal across the mouth of the bottle. She pulled this off and quickly restored the lid. Then she squeezed a tiny drop on to the ball of her finger.
"I'd like to see," Travis whispered, "what a drop of honey looks like rolling down your sweet brown flesh."
That was exactly what Liz was looking at. The slightly translucent liquid glistened on her finger and slid sideways toward the floor. The coating it left behind was almost invisible until she turned her finger and caught the light.
"I wish I was there right now, Liz!" Travis said. He wasn't teasing any more. His voice had grown hoarse with need—barely louder than a whisper so that she had to strain to hear him over the phone. "I don't want to wait until Friday. I want to take you in my arms, ease you down on to your back, slowly unbutton your blouse, then take that bottle in my hand like a stylus and…"
His voice trailed off leaving Liz's imagination grasping at what he'd intended to say.
She couldn't believe how turned on she was. They'd had a lot of phone sex over the past two weeks. Travis was really good at it—but none of it had stirred her inner fires as quickly as those last couple of sentences had. And what was doing it? Honey? She didn't even like the stuff—did she?
She stuck her sticky finger into her mouth and closed her eyes as the sweet flavor penetrated her taste buds. She hadn't been lying when she said she didn't like sweet, but after hearing Travis talk about it she discovered she absolutely loved tasting this.
She could hear Travis breathing through the phone. He wasn't panting like some perverse stalker, but she could hear him just the same as if he was trying to calm himself down and couldn't quite manage to do it.
She decided to encourage his sense of excitement. "You said you took the bottle like a stylus, Travis," she reminded him. "What are you going to write on me?"
Travis didn't answer her directly. "I'll tell you what I want you to do tonight," he said. His low voice continued to titillate her senses. She could feel the heat building between her legs even as her nipples began to press against her bra. She imagined coating her finger with honey again and slipping it into her panties to touch herself.
"I want you to think about all the things I could do to you with that bottle of honey in your hand," Travis told her.
Images flashed before Liz's eyes. Travis dripping the dark amber liquid onto her lips, her breasts, down her stomach and between her thighs. His lips kissed her sweetened flesh, sucking gently on her sensitive skin. His tongue tickled her crevices, cleaning out the stickiness while his cheeks contradictorily spread the mess wider upon her thighs.
"And then tomorrow," Travis told her, "when I call you, I want you to tell me which fantasies you liked the best—which ones you wanted to try and which one you were so bad tonight you couldn't help getting a head start on."


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Shawnee State University provide dial tone in all Resident Hall Bedrooms. The Housing Office will provide you with your phone number when you move into housing.
Phone Port Location
In the Resident Hall Bedrooms there are four ports in each wall plate. The port that is RED in Color is the port where you plug in your phone. In the commons areas of the resident halls there is no connectivity for phones, only in the sleeping areas.
Types of Phone for Use in Housing
Phones come in a variety of types including analog and digital. When you purchase a phone for your on-campus housing unit, be sure it states that it is an analog phone. If you purchase a phone using any other technology it will not function properly with the University's phone switch. This includes digital phones and newer cordless phones with DSS technology. If you attempt to use a digital or DSS cordless phone with the University's phone system your phone may not work at all or you may experience disconnections, dropped calls, interference, and other problems.
On-Campus Calls
Campus calls: dial the last four digit of the number
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Campus Security: Emergency dial 3232 Non Emergency dial 3243
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"You kind of forget about until the last minute, then you're like 'oh ya," said Siobhan Rouche, last minute shopper.
"There's always those last minute items you need before it's too late," said Mark Dean, last minute shopper.
Shoppers scrambling just hours before Christmas Day to find the final gifts on their lists.
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"Some cushions," said Kefu Du, last minute shopper.
"I actually got a couple things for my wife," said Dean.
"A coloring table," said Edgar Soto, last minute shopper.
"Hungry Hungry Hippos," said Hannah Pogue, last minute shopper.
"I was looking for a CD for my mom," said Tyler Lee, last minute shopper.
So to cash in on the last minute rush, stores like Kmart & Toys "R" Us stayed open on Christmas Eve until 10:00 p.m. Counting the weekend, Target didn't close its doors for 88 hours straight.
"Are you glad they're open?" Carlson asked.
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"I was fearful driving over there that they might be closed," said Dean.
Some shoppers claimed victory.
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Others settled for defeat.
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Everyone had advice for their fellow procrastinators.
"Do you have any advice for other last minute shoppers?" Carlson asked.
"Um, next year don't wait so long," said Rouche.
"Start early next year," said Dean.
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"We and Technology", It is the special event that the National Institute for Research and Training in Telecommunications of the National Engineering University, INICTEL-UNI, held this April 26 as part of the celebrations for the International Telecommunications Day.
60 girls in public educational institutions of San Martin de Porres and Independencia (districts of Lima) participated in workshops on electronics, robotics and CANSat (Bases to build a small satellite). Also, they visited the UNI-INICTEL facilities, laboratories and attended videoconferences with professional women in the ICT field residing abroad.
The attendees could talk to engineers in telecommunications and share experiences on-site with women in this sector. Through this event they wanted to promote the use of Information and Communication Technologies - ICTs on women and girls in Peru, as a tool to integrate a gender-balanced perspective.
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- 60 Girls will consider a career in ICT
- Teachers learned more about ICT sector
- Other institutions are interested to replicate
- Should monitor the impact
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It's usually a basic NBA law — 38-year-old players don't get three-year contracts. By NBA terms, 38 is the age where you eat dinner at 5 p.m. and watch a lot of "In The Heat of the Night" reruns on television. It's old.
But a couple guys got them this year — Steve Nash with the Lakers and Marcus Camby with the Knicks.
And Camby was surprised, according to the New York Daily News (via SLAM).
Perhaps because of his history of injuries and long career, Camby privately told teammates when he arrived for training camp that he was surprised he received a three-year deal worth $13.1 million.
The reason for the three year deal is the Knicks didn't have a choice — all sign-and-trades must be at least three years under the new CBA. Still, this wasn't a crazy risk. The last year of that contract is not fully guaranteed (he can be waived after second year for a $1 million buyout).
The gamble with Camby is a good one if he can stay healthy. When he plays Camby is a good defensive presence in the paint plus he can knock down midrange jumpers consistently. He has real value. But he has a history of injuries and he is already out for at least the Knicks first couple of preseason games. It's too early to read much into that, but it's something to watch.
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How much do the Chicago Bulls miss Derrick Rose at the point? It looks like they are going to pick up D.J. Augustin, who was waived Monday by the Toronto Raptors. So reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. The Bulls lost superstar point guard Derrick Rose for the season, and have been searching for further…
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The Printed Electronics and Print Automation theme parks will be special highlights at the drupa innovation park 2012 presented by digi:media (dip) in hall 7.0.
The Printed Electronics and Print Automation theme parks will be special highlights at the drupa innovation park 2012 presented by digi:media (dip) in hall 7.0. Printed electronics technology is all set to revolutionize production in many industries in the foreseeable future. Numerous printed electronics companies will present their latest exciting innovations at the dip, together with the OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association). drupa 2012, print media trade fair, will take place from May 3 - 16, 2012 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
An interactive business card incorporating a flexible display, "talking" packaging or a board game with a printed battery and flashing OLEDs – printed electronics open up a broad spectrum of possibilities and fields of application. So many, in fact, that the Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A), a working group within the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) was founded a few years ago as an interface for communication and development for the various fields of research worldwide. It represents the entire value-added chain of organic electronics, including materials manufacturers, plant engineers, producers and users – and now has more than 120 members worldwide. The goal of the OE-A is to provide orientation in the large variety of technical developments and help define possible fields of application.
The logistics industry in particular benefits greatly from the use of RFID chips, which store and pass on information via contactless reading devices to a central system, thereby helping to monitor the commodity chain and prevent product piracy. The enormous potential offered by printed electronics will become especially evident when their use becomes economically viable and practical, not just on the outer packaging but also on the individual products themselves – due to their ability to reduce costs and simplify integration. In the field of medicine, billions of these printed sensors are already being used. Electronic books with organic electronic controls that will make flexible displays possible in the future are another fast-growing field of application. In the medium and long term, strong demand is also predicted for intelligent packaging that combines features such as sensors, battery, display, logic and RFID technology.
The printing industry will be able to apply all of the above-mentioned functions in the future. Particularly due to their additional usefulness these features are becoming increasingly attractive for customers and readers alike. Using nanotechnology, even wafer-thin displays, for example, can be printed on tickets, greeting cards and packaging as well as in magazines and catalogues. Publishers are already experimenting with integrated displays and other additional functions for their print products. "This is a quantum leap for customers wishing to advertise and has a realistically high level of potential for the printing industry. For this reason it was important for us to integrate this topic in the drupa innovation park. These technologies enable new fields of business to be developed on an entirely new market," explained Manuel Mataré, Director of drupa 2012.
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What a trashy outfit this must be - good heavens, I don´t care much for her as a president, but I really hate facebook anythings. Don´t worry about it, Sarah, no one much reads those things except losers.
Once again - if there were any ´teeth´ in truth in advertising laws...We´d be referring to ´TwoFacedBook´.I´m an IT guy - and wouldn´t touch that place w/ a gold handled cattle prod.
Zuckerberg is a real zucker....
Supposedly a new conservative social network launches this weekend. That may be interesting.
I wouldn´t be surprised to find out some of the posters here are members. I get angry and people, but I don´t think I hate like that. That´s got to ruin your life.
What is the matter with these people? This hatred of Sarah Palin is sick, depraved, cruel and dangerous. How can we ever straighten out our country and our culture with citizens such as these?
Hey now, Barack has to have something to do in his spare time.
I would doubt that even our most obsessive Palin basher on Lcom would stoop that low. I think the Usual Suspects are vile in their attacks on a good woman but not as evil as the Facebook subhumans are showing themselves to be. I would ask Palin Bashers to reflect, however, and ask themselves this question: Would Palin do to this country what we see happening now? Would she even be as weak as Boehner? As clueless? Would she have buckled like Romney did at the end when Sandy wounded him and he did not even seem to notice? Her day has come and gone. Ours may have along with her. Imho our country is too far gone to save without God´s direct intervention. And, many deserve the judgement that is coming. Maybe even me for not doing enough.


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In a capias request compiled by Sanford Inv. Chris Serino he stated Zimmerman said he was in fear for his life, yet later followed Martin "in an effort to maintain surveillance of him while Zimmerman awaited the arrival of law enforcement officers."
Serino wrote: "His actions are inconsistent with those of a person who has stated he was in fear of another subject."
This statement echoed what Serino told Zimmerman in an interview only two days after the incident as Zimmerman and investigators listened to Zimmerman's non-emergency call made the night of the shooting.
"You basically jumped out of the car to see where he was going?" asked Serino.
"Yes sir," answered Zimmerman.
"That's not fear. You know what I mean? That's one of the problems I have with the whole thing, or I'm gonna have… That's gonna be a problem."
However evidence showed during Zimmerman's Computerized Voice Stress Test, given to him only one day after the shooting, Zimmerman showed no signs of stress in his voice when answering "no" to two questions – "Did you confront the guy you shot?" and "Were you in fear for your life when you shot the guy?"
In Serino's report – where he also stated he believed Zimmerman should be charged with manslaughter – he said Zimmerman had two chances to identify himself to Martin and had already reached a "faulty conclusion" as for Martin's purpose in the neighborhood.
While Serino said the there were no independent witnesses to corroborate or refute Zimmerman's story he wrote, "Investigative findings show the physical injuries displayed by George Zimmerman are marginally consistent with a life-threatening violent episode…"
This latest round of evidence was released as part of an order made by Judge Kenneth Lester to make certain parts of the discovery public. Although the State Attorney's Office released the information, Zimmerman's attorney Mark O'Mara preempted the release by posting videos and audio of Zimmerman's statements on his website, GZLegalCase.com.
The additional documentation from Serino had been previously redacted and was released Tuesday.
Zimmerman, 28, is currently in the Seminole County jail facing a second-degree murder charge for the shooting of Martin on Feb. 26. He is set for a second bond hearing before Judge Lester on Friday.
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Disney Princess ? ?Dressed To Shine? 4pc Toddler Bedding Set: Includes the comforter, fitted bottom sheet, flat top sheet, and standard size pillowcase. Enchanting toddler collection features your favorite princesses in shades of lavender, pinks, blues and white. Sparkly carriages, crowns and castles highlight this whimsical collection. Made of soft 100% Microfiber and fits a standard size toddler/crib mattress 28? x 52?.
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San Bruno Fire Chief Dennis Haag says it will take fire crews until at least Friday afternoon to do a full search for more victims of the blaze that erupted Thursday evening. A California emergency official says 53 homes have been destroyed and 120 damaged.
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Amazing that no one is embarrassed that these appointed ´statespersons´ are following in the legacies of Dulles, Franklin, Goldberg, Rusk, et al. What a disgrace!
PIAPS probably has files on Lurch so she can keep him in line.
Throw ´em in a jello pit and see if they´ll wrestle!
Who cares!! They are both incompetent.....I vote for John Bolton to represent our beloved country in our hour of need.....LZK
Rice is a nitwit and a tool of powerful men in d.c. Oh, and so is clinton. Nice stable of low-grade mentalities assisting obama.
All others with white skin who are against Susan Rice are being labeled as racists..... Why isn´t Hillary considered racist?.... Where is the Black Caucus condemnation of Hillary´s anti-Rice stance?.... Why hasn´t Old Media accused Hillary of disliking Rice because she has black skin?Hmmmmmmmm?
Piaps not pleased. Piaps get revenge. Piaps have her way.
So Hillary is just another stuffed shirt, as if we didn´t know all along. Seems any moment she is actually relied on to come up with some initiative, ping her internal compass, show the way ahead, she´s out the window. Later, she returns and tries to take credit for something she didn´t do, because she never would have thought of it to begin with. She and Barack, therefore, are a match made in heaven.This is all indicative of someone with no convictions, no morality, no real leadership skills. Ditto Obama. Useless phonies-all of them.
Regardless of who is the next SoS, foreign policy under this pResident is an utter failure.
both of them should get on their brooms and fly away
Undignified, undiplomatic, undisciplined, ignorant and snarky.This is the Obama legacy.Lord help us....how we have degenerated.
#4, completely agree. Wouldn´t it be a novel concept to have someone in the State Department who is actually pro-American. The whole world knows that we are weak. That is why either one of these harridans is perfect to continue Obama´s foreign policy. Can you even imagine our standing in the world when Obama leaves office? I am sure we will be the most respected nation on the planet. /s
I disagree that Rice is a nitwit. She´s brilliant and understands the situation. She shows a considerable lack of judgement and conviction of American core values by aligning with the squatter. As for her dislike of Piaps? She has pulled no punches. I have a feeling that Piaps is responsible for setting her up on Benghazi which indicates a serious lack of insight into the evils of DC politics."Rice explained that Obama believes the security of the American people could only be achieved if the well being of people in other parts of the world were satisfied too." (That means kowtowing to terrorists with whom there is no satisfying. Can´t/won´t happen until totally subdued.)As for Piaps: "we don´t know what she thinks or how she would approach it."As for SoS? Not good. Wrongheaded!Then there´s Kerry! Decisions, decisions!
When your foreign policy team are all lifetime members of the liberal Hate Americal Movement, it doesn´t really matter who´s Sec. of State. Although either Rice or Kerry would be a real step down from Hilary, which says something right there, doesn´t it?As for "catfight", let´s not insult cats. Two dim scorpions in a jar would be a better metaphor.
This outcome was pre-ordained when Susan Rice was picked by Obama. There was never any love between Rice and Hillary. Rice was the patsy in Benghazi. She was the only one that sold her soul for the SOS position.The focus should be on Obama. He told us to come after him. Guess he knew that no one would.
I´m sure this is known but seems not widely discussed -- Susan Rice´s husband is white, a Canadian (by birth), a lumber baron and recently the producer of George Stephanopoulos´s Sunday program. Their wealth includes his family´s fortune, extensive resources (oil, gas, tar sands,etc)and other unacceptably green holdings.Since he´s white and has anything to do with Susan, the CBC must, amongst themselves, find the husband utterly racist, to their consternation.
Talk about your dream duel to the death...
A Rice nomination would put and keep the Øbama/Benghazi debacle front and center.Rice is already a goner. She just doesn´t know it yet.
Everyone loves a good Cat Fight.Consider: once Hillary leaves Washington, we will bid a fond adieu to the last Clinton in Washington. It will be bittersweet, because although we will finally be rid of the Hillbilly Pond Scum, we will also miss the Hillbilly Soap Opera.No one does a better Scandal than the Clintons.
If John Kerry is appointed, Hillary comes home and runs for his seat. If Rice is appointed, Hillary has no place to go where she can be independent of the administration, and remain in office and able to get her mug in the papers every day.
Cat fight? More like very ugly dog fight.
Don´t be so sure, #20. There´s always Chelsea.
Two wicked women. The younger one stands no chance. Older folks fight dirty.
Susan Rice was undersecy of state under Albright. It apparently waas Rice as director of the CentralAfrica (what ev) Desk thata blocked Clinto response to the Rwandans in ab t 1996. Rice has been around for a long time.I don´t think she isgone yet, but hope so. she will turn up again. Maybe she will Sec Def, and all this is kabuki.
Who cares. We have ´Lightning´ of Amos and Andy in the White ´Out´ House. And of course John (´Baracks Boy with low hanging britches´)Boehner, how can we lose? I would rather have Hillary as President that that loser Boehner. Who just kicked off all conservatives from important committees. My country is going to hell in a hat basket and people want John Boehner and Jeb Bush for President. God help us. And of course John McCain wants Kerry as Sec of St. Now there is a real pair! In fact McCain said he would join forces with Reid to end the fillibuster...just to get at Rand Pauls opposition to NDAA, as it stands. Yeah right such good republicans....excuse me while I vomit.
To paraphrase Kissinger, like trying to choose a winner between Iran & Iraq.
No wonder we have no respect with those two ninnies travelling around the world. What a double joke they are. We all know that Hill & Bill have stolen millions but I would also like to know why Rice has most of her money invested out of the U.S. Of course, our inept Repubs forgot to mention this a couple of weeks ago when this fact could have changed some minds.
Considering the KKK´s (klinton krime klan ) long established history of dead, destroyed and missing it would be prudent of sluicer rice the serial liar to put out or shutup.
If there is a cat fight it should be the main event on Lesbian Wrestling. They both look like they could kick butt and take names.
Tie a rope to their tails and throw the rope over the clothes line and let ´em fight it out.
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An official press release today from the BC Lions announced this morning that defensive back Anthony Reddick has signed a contract extension with the team.
Reddick enters his third year with the Lions after appearing in 31 games over the past two seasons.Anthony has contributed in many ways to making our team into a champion, said Lions VP of football operations and GM Wally Buono. His signing brings depth and stability to a very good group in the secondary.
The Florida native has recorded 73 defensive tackles and added 28 more on special teams as well as four career interceptions and eight sacks.


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Bittner, Lucie; Payri, Claude E.; Maneveldt, Gavin; Couloux, Arnaud; Cruaud, Corinne; de Reviers, Bruno; Le Gall, Line (Elsevier, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Systematics of the red algal order Corallinales has a long and convoluted history. In the present study, molecular approaches were used to assess the phylogenetic relationships based on the analyses of two datasets: a large dataset of SSU sequences including mainly sequences from GenBank; and a combined dataset including four molecular markers (two nuclear: SSU, LSU; one plastidial: psbA; and one mitochondrial: COI). Phylogenetic analyses of both datasets re-affirmed the monophyly of the Corallinales as well as the two families (Corallinaceae and Hapalidiaceae) currently recognized within the order. Three of the four subfamilies of the Corallinaceae (Corallinoideae, Lithophylloideae, Metagoniolithoideae) were also resolved as a monophyletic lineage whereas members of the Mastophoroideae were resolved as four distinct lineages. We therefore propose to restrict the Mastophoroideae to the genera Mastophora, Metamastophora, and possibly Lithoporella in the aim of rendering this subfamily monophyletic. In addition, our phylogenies resolved the genus Hydrolithon in two unrelated lineages, one containing the generitype Hydrolithon reinboldii and the second containing Hydrolithon onkodes, which used to be the generitype of the now defunct genus Porolithon. We therefore propose to resurrect the genus Porolithon for the second lineage encompassing those species with primarily monomerous thalli, and trichocyte arrangements in large pustulate horizontal rows. Moreover, our phylogenetic analyses revealed the presence of cryptic diversity in several taxa, shedding light on the need for further studies to better circumscribe species frontiers within the diverse order Corallinales, especially in the genera Mesophyllum and Neogoniolithon. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/780 Files in this item: 0
Du Toit, Darcy (Juta Law, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Introduction:This article examines the meaning and scope of the prohibition of unfair discrimination against employees contained in s 6 of the Employment Equity Act in the light of the development of the concept of 'unfair discrimination' from the early 1980s onwards. In so doing, it ipso facto delineates the content and scope of the defences available to an employer faced with a claim of this nature. Though focusing on direct discrimination, it will suggest that the same fundamental principles are applicable to indirect discrimination. Some conceptual points of departure should be noted. The prohibition of unfair discrimination by the EEA derives from the basic right to 'equal protection and benefit of the law' contained in s 9 of the Constitution and, more specifically, from the constitutional injunction that '[n]ational legislation must be enacted to prevent or prohibit unfair discrimination'. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/683 Files in this item: 1
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Tylleskar, Thorkild; Jackson, Debra; Meda, Nicolas; Ingrebetsen, Ingunn Marie S; Chopra, Mickey; Diallo, Abdoulaye Hama; Doherty, Tanya M.; Ekström, Eva-Charlotte; Fadnes, Lars T; Goga, Ameena; Kankasa, Chipepo; Klungsøyr, Jørn I; Lombard, Carl; Nankabirwa, Victoria; Nankunda, Jolly K; Van de Perre, Philippe; Sanders, David; Shanmugam, Rebecca; Sommerfelt, Halvor; Wamani, Henry; Tumwine, James K; PROMISE-EBF Study Group (Elsevier, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is reported to be a life-saving intervention in low-income settings. The effect of breastfeeding counselling by peer counsellors was assessed in Africa. Methods:24 communities in Burkina Faso, 24 in Uganda, and 34 in South Africa were assigned in a 1:1 ratio, by use of a computer-generated randomisation sequence, to the control or intervention clusters. In the intervention group, we scheduled one antenatal breastfeeding peer counselling visit and four post-delivery visits by trained peers. The data gathering team were masked to the intervention allocation. The primary outcomes were prevalance of EBF and diarrhoea reported by mothers for infants aged 12 weeks and 24 weeks. Country-specific prevalence ratios were adjusted for cluster effects and sites. Analysis was by intention to treat. This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00397150. Findings 2579 mother–infant pairs were assigned to the intervention or control clusters in Burkina Faso (n=392 and n=402, respectively), Uganda (n=396 and n=369, respectively), and South Africa (n=535 and 485, respectively). The EBF prevalences based on 24-h recall at 12 weeks in the intervention and control clusters were 310 (79%) of 392 and 139 (35%) of 402, respectively, in Burkina Faso (prevalence ratio 2·29, 95% CI 1·33–3·92); 323 (82%) of 396 and 161 (44%) of 369, respectively, in Uganda (1·89, 1·70–2·11); and 56 (10%) of 535 and 30 (6%) of 485, respectively, in South Africa (1·72, 1·12–2·63). The EBF prevalences based on 7-day recall in the intervention and control clusters were 300 (77%) and 94 (23%), respectively, in Burkina Faso (3·27, 2·13–5·03); 305 (77%) and 125 (34%), respectively, in Uganda (2·30, 2·00–2·65); and 41 (8%) and 19 (4%), respectively, in South Africa (1·98, 1·30–3·02). At 24 weeks, the prevalences based on 24-h recall were 286 (73%) in the intervention cluster and 88 (22%) in the control cluster in Burkina Faso (3·33, 1·74–6·38); 232 (59%) and 57 (15%), respectively, in Uganda (3·83, 2·97–4·95); and 12 (2%) and two (<1%), respectively, in South Africa (5·70, 1·33–24·26). The prevalences based on 7-day recall were 279 (71%) in the intervention cluster and 38 (9%) in the control cluster in Burkina Faso (7·53, 4·42–12·82); 203 (51%) and 41 (11%), respectively, in Uganda (4·66, 3·35–6·49); and ten (2%) and one (<1%), respectively, in South Africa (9·83, 1·40–69·14). Diarrhoea prevalence at age 12 weeks in the intervention and control clusters was 20 (5%) and 36 (9%), respectively, in Burkina Faso (0·57, 0·27–1·22); 39 (10%) and 32 (9%), respectively, in Uganda (1·13, 0·81–1·59); and 45 (8%) and 33 (7%), respectively, in South Africa (1·16, 0·78–1·75). The prevalence at age 24 weeks in the intervention and control clusters was 26 (7%) and 32 (8%), respectively, in Burkina Faso (0·83, 0·45–1·54); 52 (13%) and 59 (16%), respectively, in Uganda (0·82, 0·58–1·15); and 54 (10%) and 33 (7%), respectively, in South Africa (1·31, 0·89–1·93). Interpretation: Low-intensity individual breastfeeding peer counselling is achievable and, although it does not affect the diarrhoea prevalence, can be used to effectively increase EBF prevalence in many sub-Saharan African settings. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/516 Files in this item: 2
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September, Rose (University of Johannesburg, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The author reflects on the findings of a study commissioned by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC). A qualitative research methodology was used to explore the perceptions of service providers in the early childhood development (ECD) sector on job creation through government's Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The EPWP is aimed at drawing significant numbers of unemployed people into productive work by increasing their capacity to earn a sustainable income through training. In response, the national departments of Social Development, Health, and Education developed a Social Sector Plan (SSP) for EPWP in which the ECD sector was identified as one of the key areas for expansion. From a developmental social work perspective, both Early Childhood Development and productive employment are important strategies to alleviate persistent poverty. This article is intended to create dialogue, further research and action towards realizing the potential of the ECD sector to create more sustainable jobs in order to improve the quality of people's lives. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/210 Files in this item: 1
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Rey-Moreno, Carlos; Tucker, William D.; Bidwell, Nicola J.; Roro, Zukile; Siya, Masbulele Jay; Simo-Reigadas, Javier (ACM, 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: The DEV community knows that technology interventions involve consideration of social and environmental factors as much as technical ones. This is particularly true for the introduction of communications infrastructure in rural im- poverished areas. Research into WiFi solutions has fallen o as ubiquitous mobile solutions penetrate even the deepest rural communities worldwide. This paper argues that mo- bile penetration su ers from two signi cant problems such that the latest wave of WiFi mesh networks o ers bene- ts that traditional top-down WiFi, and mobile, networks do not. In addition, we propose ethnographic and partici- patory methods to aid the e ective rollout of mesh inverse infrastructure with and for a given community. This paper describes and then analyzes a mesh for voice rollout within a situated context. We explain how to conduct informed com- munity co-design and how to factor in local socio-political concerns that can strongly impact on the design, rollout and subsequent maintenance of community-based wireless mesh networks. While we have not yet analyzed baseline and ini- tial usage data, as the mesh rollout is still very fresh, we do have new lessons to o er the DEV community that we have learned while establishing this baseline study. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/676 Files in this item: 1
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Piper, Laurence; von Lieres, Bettina (Institute of Development Studies, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Summary: The paper argues that the practice of democratic mediation is an increasingly common, yet under-researched, component of engagements between citizens and public authorities across the globe. While the actors who mediate (and their tactics) are diverse and are not necessarily of the marginalised group, they share a commitment to overcoming representational, knowledge or ideological deficits in decision-making for the marginalised group. While the 'speaking for' nature of democratic mediation clearly opens up critical legitimacy problems, the practice of democratic mediation appears to be remarkably common, and even effective. The paper demonstrates this by surveying at least three kinds of democratic mediation observed across a large number of cases. First is 'mediation as professional advocacy'. The mediator in these cases is more an 'interested intermediary' in contentious policy politics. In a context of skewed powerrelations where certain groups remain systematically marginalised, not least through knowledge and representational deficits, a degree of advocacy is required to get more egalitarian policy dialogue. Second is 'mediation as representational entrepreneurship'. This refers to engagements between citizens and forms of public authority that stretch from the local to the global level. In more 'global-local' mobilisations, mediators are often experts, professionals, and international NGOs. In more 'local – global' movements, the mediators are 'hybrid activists' deeply rooted in the local identities and associations. However, in either case the actor is distinguished by the taking of initiative to include the voices of the marginalised in a domain of power-relations which is multi-level. Lastly, 'mediation as citizenship development' refers to forms of activism typically associated with community and capacity development, and usually involves limited advocacy by civil society organisations (CSOs). Hence there 04 IDS WORKING PAPER 364 may be little by way of explicit mediation in local governance decision-making in these cases, although the empowerment of communities has a demonstrable and mostly positive impact on local governance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/480 Files in this item: 1
PiperDemocraticMediation2011.pdf (1.662Mb) -
Blaauw, Phillip (Derick); Pretorius, Anmar; Schoeman, Christie; Schenck, Catherina (Rinie) (The Clute Institute, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: There has been an increasing inflow of migrants and refugees into South Africa during the last two decades. The origin of these migrants is mainly from South Africa's long-established sources of migrant workers, including countries from the Southern African Development Community. Over the last decade, African immigrants have encountered brutal manifestations of resentment at their presence in South Africa. The reasons for this are multifaceted, but one of the pertinent perceptions is that immigrants from the country's northern borders are taking South Africans' jobs. It is often claimed that casual immigrant workers are willing to work for very low daily wages. In doing so, they get temporary employment in the informal and formal economy at the expense of South African workers, who have much higher reservation wages in the same informal labour market. This is the first study to focus on the wages of migrant day labourers in South Africa by investigating the determinants of day labour wages for migrant day labourers from Zimbabwe. The respondents for this study were interviewed during the first countrywide survey of day labourers in South Africa during 2007. The paper concludes that the income from migrant day labourers from Zimbabwe often exceeds that of the average day labourer in South Africa. The Zimbabweans are, in many cases, better qualified than the average day labourer in South Africa. The main determinants of these migrant wages are their formal level of schooling, language proficiency and the completion of vocational training courses URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/649 Files in this item: 1
BlaauwZimbabweanLabourers2012.pdf (265.3Kb) -
Stern, Ruth; Puoane, Thandi; Tsolekile, Lungiswa (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Introduction Noncommunicable diseases are increasing in developing countries, exacerbated by growing urbanization. We examined the experiences and perceptions about noncommunicable diseases of people who migrated from rural areas to urban Cape Town, South Africa. Methods We conducted a qualitative study in an impoverished periurban township that has a noncommunicable disease prevention program, including health clubs. We used in-depth interviews, participatory reflection and action groups, and focus group discussions. Results Participants described changes in eating patterns and levels of physical activity. These changes were a result of socioeconomic and environmental constraints. However, respondents were not concerned about these changes. Despite hardships, they were pleased with their urban lifestyle. Furthermore, they approved of their weight gain because it signified dignity and respect. Participants who attended health clubs found them informative and socially and emotionally supportive. Conclusion The study highlighted the complexity of the risk factors for noncommunicable diseases and the need to develop prevention strategies that extend beyond the traditional focus on diet and exercise. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/292 Files in this item: 1
PuoaneExplorationNCD2010.pdf (381.1Kb) -
Moosa, Najma; Karbanee, Shaheena (Law Faculty, University of the Western Cape, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Introduction: In Muslim personal law, the husband on pronouncing a divorce has a number of legal obligations towards his wife including maintenance and payment of outstanding dower. While there is no dispute among Muslim scholars and jurists that a wife's right to maintenance (nafaqa) arises upon marriage as a natural consequence of it, there is no unanimity as to whether this right is extendable after the marriage ends. The position may also vary depending on the circumstances leading to the dissolution and the financial situation of the spouses. This is not surprising, as a basis for conflicting views on particular rights issues can be found in the same corpus of Islamic (common) law or Shari'a. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/638 Files in this item: 1
MoosaMataaMaintenance2004.pdf (891.7Kb) -
Nankwanga, Annet; Phillips, Julie; Neema, Stella (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Introduction: This paper presents HIV/AIDS experiences of elderly persons in Uganda as revealed by an ongoing descriptive cross-sectional study covering eight districts, namely: Pallisa, Kampala, Jinja, Lira, Nebbi, Ntungamo, Luwero and Mbarara. These districts represent both the rural and urban areas of the four regions of Uganda, including: Western, Northern, Eastern and Central region. Methods: The study employed a mixed method approach using a sequential exploratory strategy. Data was collected using not only focus group discussions and in-depth interviews held with 165 elderly persons but also a validated interview schedule administered to 50 key informants. Elderly persons participated in the study by providing data on their HIV/AIDS-related experiences. Key respondents were selected to provide data on strategies that could be adopted to curb the effects of the epidemic. This paper is based on one of the study's objectives, which focussed on exploring the effects of HIV/AIDS on Uganda's elderly people; coping mechanisms used to deal with HIV/AIDS; and strategies for curbing its effects. Data was analysed using content analysis and the descriptive method of SPSS. Results: Results show that HIV/AIDS affected most of the elderly people in Uganda by killing their children and spouses, and leaving them with a big burden of taking care of AIDS orphans; yet majority of these people were financially too incapacitated to shoulder it amply. HIV/AIDS also infected the elderly people. The epidemic introduced the need for ARVs and other health services that elderly people found too difficult to access due to poor health service delivery systems in Uganda. Most elderly people used food cultivation as a mechanism for coping with the burden of orphans. These results lead to recommending that government should economically empower elderly people through formulation and effective implementation of welfare policies regarding pension and special fund for these people. Conclusion: There is a need for the government to provide adequate and free HIV/AIDS-related health services and also increase educational support for HIV/AIDS orphans. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/121 Files in this item: 1
AnnetHIV2009.pdf (178.8Kb) -
Muntingh, Lukas (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: In the past 15 years much research has been conducted on the prison system in South Africa focusing on governance, law reform and human rights. It is, however, of particular concern that the voices of prisoners and ex-prisoners had not been heard in the current discourse. This marginalisation of prisoners' views is in all likelihood symptomatic of their marginalisation in broader society. This research project gathered information from ex-prisoners about their experiences during and after imprisonment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/231 Files in this item: 1
MuntinghExprisonersViews2009.pdf (309.7Kb) -
Du Toit, Darcy (Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Domestic workers form one of the most vulnerable and exploited sectors of the workforce in the world economy. In 2002 South Africa became one of relatively few countries to promulgate special legislation aimed at extending protection to domestic workers in the form of Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Worker Sector, South Africa. In the context of current debate about setting international standards for the domestic employment sector by means of a Convention and/or Recommendation of the International Labour Organisation, the article examines what has been achieved in South Africa over the past decade in extending legal protection to domestic workers, problems that have been encountered and possible ways in which those problems may be addressed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/633 Files in this item: 1
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Koen, Chris (Oxford University Press, 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: In this paper, a summary of optical time-series photometry of 125 ultracool dwarfs is given. The observing strategy was to monitor each object continuously for 2–3 h in order to ascertain whether itwas rapidly variable. Many of the targetswere observed atmultiple epochs, to follow up possible short time-scale variability, or to test for slow brightness changes on longer timescales. The 353 data sets obtained contain nearly 22 000 individual measurements. Optical (IC) magnitudes, accurate to roughly 0.1–0.2 mag, were derived for 21 objects for which there is no optical photometry in the literature. It is shown that photometry is affected by variable seeing in a large percentage of the time-series observations. Since this could give the appearance of variability intrinsic to the objects, magnitudes are modelled as functions of both time and seeing. Several ultracool dwarfs which had not been monitored before are variable, according to certain model-fitting criteria. A number of objects with multi-epoch observations appear to be variable on longer time-scales. Since testing for variability is far from being straightforward, the time-series data are made available so that interested readers can perform their own analyses. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/818 Files in this item: 1
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Moshabela, Mosa; Schneider, Helen; Silal, Sheetal; Cleary, Susan (BioMed Central, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: Background: In low-resource settings, patients' use of multiple healthcare sources may complicate chronic care and clinical outcomes as antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to expand. However, little is known regarding patterns, drivers and consequences of using multiple healthcare sources. We therefore investigated factors associated with patterns of plural healthcare usage among patients taking ART in diverse South African settings. Methods: A cross-sectional study of patients taking ART was conducted in two rural and two urban sub-districts, involving 13 accredited facilities and 1266 participants selected through systematic random sampling. Structured questionnaires were used in interviews, and participant's clinic records were reviewed. Data collected included household assets, healthcare access dimensions (availability, affordability and acceptability), healthcare utilization and pluralism, and laboratory-based outcomes. Multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify predictors of healthcare pluralism and associations with treatment outcomes. Prior ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Results: Nineteen percent of respondents reported use of additional healthcare providers over and above their regular ART visits in the prior month. A further 15% of respondents reported additional expenditure on self-care (e.g. special foods). Access to health insurance (Adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 6.15) and disability grants (aOR 1.35) increased plural healthcare use. However, plural healthcare users were more likely to borrow money to finance healthcare (aOR 2.68), and incur catastrophic levels of healthcare expenditure (27%) than non-plural users (7%). Quality of care factors, such as perceived disrespect by staff (aOR 2.07) and lack of privacy (aOR 1.50) increased plural healthcare utilization. Plural healthcare utilization was associated with rural residence (aOR 1.97). Healthcare pluralism was not associated with missed visits or biological outcomes. Conclusion: Increased plural healthcare utilization, inequitably distributed between rural and urban areas, is largely a function of higher socioeconomic status, better ability to finance healthcare and factors related to poor quality of care in ART clinics. Plural healthcare utilization may be an indication of patients' dissatisfaction with perceived quality of ART care provided. Healthcare expenditure of a catastrophic nature remained a persistent complication. Plural healthcare utilization did not appear to influence clinical outcomes. However, there were potential negative impacts on the livelihoods of patients and their households. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/547 Files in this item: 1
MoshabelaAntiretroviralTherapy2012.pdf (419.5Kb) -
Kanyoni, Maurice; Phillips, Julie (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Background: The size of the elderly population both in numbers and proportions of the whole world is increasing rapidly. The increase in the number of elderly people in the world will exert a big impact on health and social services. It is established that physical activity is one way of limiting age related disabilities. Objectives: This study aims to asses the levels of physical activity and the factors associated with it among older adults in selected institutions for the elderly in the Southern Province of Rwanda. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at 2 institutions for older adults in Rwanda. An interview questionnaire with close-ended questions was used to collect data. Results: More than one-third of the study sample was categorized as sedentary. Physical activity levels decrease with age. Females reported higher prevalence of physical activity than males. Conclusion: Older adults should be encouraged to engage in physical activity to gain the physical and mental health benefits associated with it. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/114 Files in this item: 1
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Mabunda, Jabu; Bradley, Hazel A. (LAM Publications Ltd, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess factors contributing to poor performance of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) in Mopani district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. An exploratory qualitative approach was used to investigate the factors that contribute to poor performance of the DOTS Strategy. Four focus group discussions were conducted, two with Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Supporters and two with patients on treatment for more than 6 months. The focus groups (4) discussions were tape-recorded. Data collected were descriptively analyzed using thematic methods. The patients generally found supervision of TB treatment helpful as they were motivated and encouraged to continue treatment. Some of the aspects identified as being unhelpful were the inconvenient times for treatment support and stigma due TB supporters' visit to patients home. Patients often preferred family members as supporters, whereas health workers favoured trained volunteers as DOT supporters. Other factors affecting DOTS were poverty, food shortage, cultural beliefs, and side-effects of the medication. Patients receiving disability grants prefer to remain uncured so as to continue receiving the grant. Behavioural factors seem to play a major role in noncompliance with TB treatment. The findings of the study support the importance of initial counseling and motivation of patients in improving adherence in the programme. Self-motivation was mentioned rather than the motivation from the DOT supporters. Further exploration of alternative DOTS supporters other than trained volunteer demands further investigation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/315 Files in this item: 1
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Figaji, Tamara; Phillips, Julie (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although the health benefits of physical activity have been proven, many children and adolescents still do not meet the recommended guidelines for sufficient physical activity. The purpose of this investigation was thus to examine the levels of PA, and learners perception of support from teachers, family and friends at an independent school in the Western Cape. Furthermore, the investigation aimed to examine the influence of social support on physical activity. METHOD: A cross-sectional design using quantitative methods was used in this study, which included 100 learners in the senior phase of the school (i.e. grades 5 to 7). The data was obtained with a self-admininstered questionnaire. The data was analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0. The Chi-square test was used to explore associations between nominal and numerical data. The T-test was used to determine statistical significance between groups (independent t-tests) and within groups (paired sample t-test). RESULTS: Overall the sample responded positively when asked about support for physical activity from teachers. Furthermore, the study sample had a positive perception of both physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) enjoyment. Boys participated in vigorous physical activity significantly more regularly than girls. CONCLUSION: As children are spending a considerable time at school, teachers, friends and parents should be encouraged to be supportive of their participation in physical activity. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/181 Files in this item: 1
FigajiPhillips2010.pdf (58.32Kb) -
Piper, Laurence (University of KwaZulu-Natal Press, 2009)[more][less]
Malherbe, Vertrees C.(University of Cape Town) (Published by History Department, University of the Western Cape, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: In the wake of the mineral revolution, and the Cape Colony's attainment of responsible government, Cape Town's population doubled in the nineteenth century's latter years. Its largely British ruling class, seeing opportunities for wealth and a greater significance in empire and world, sought to construct a social order conducive to those goals. Faced with increasing ethnic heterogeneity, gender imbalance due to the numbers of male immigrants, and frustration in combating the endemic poverty and slums, city fathers and their closest colleagues – doctors, clergy – perceived the way forward in terms not of extending rights but of moral reform. This article carries the ongoing investigation of family life and law in Cape Town through the Victorian period. It examines legal enactments and social developments where they impacted on marriage, divorce, concubinage and related matters, with particular reference to the welfare of children and those born out of wedlock. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/205 Files in this item: 1
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Madzivire, Godfrey; Gitari, Wilson, M.; Vadapalli, V.R. Kumar.; Ojumu, Tunde V.; Petrik, Leslie, F. (Elsevier, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) and circumneutral mine water (CMW) with South African coal fly ash (FA) provides a low cost and alternative technique for treating mine wastes waters. The sulphate concentration in AMD can be reduced significantly when AMD was treated with the FA to pH 9. On the other hand an insignificant amount of sulphate was removed when CMW (containing a very low concentration of Fe and Al) was treated using FA to pH 9. The levels of Fe and Al, and the final solution pH in the AMD–fly ash mixture played a significant role on the level of sulphate removal in contrast to CMW–fly ash mixtures. In this study, a modelling approach using PHREEQC geochemical modelling software was combined with AMD–fly ash and/or CMW–fly ash neutralization experiments in order to predict the mineral phases involved in sulphate removal. The effects of solution pH and Fe and Al concentration in mine water on sulphate were also investigated. The results obtained showed that sulphate, Fe, Al, Mg and Mn removal from AMD and/or CMW with fly ash is a function of solution pH. The presence of Fe and Al in AMD exhibited buffering characteristic leading to more lime leaching from FA into mine water, hence increasing the concentration of Ca2+. This resulted in increased removal of sulphate as CaSO4·2H2O. In addition the sulphate removal was enhanced through the precipitation as Fe and Al oxyhydroxysulphates (as shown by geochemical modelling) in AMD–fly ash system. The low concentration of Fe and Al in CMW resulted in sulphate removal depending mainly on CaSO4·2H2O. The results of this study would have implications on the design of treatment methods relevant for different mine waters. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10566/763 Files in this item: 1
MadzivireSulphate2011.pdf (4.952Mb)