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Flowers & other not-so-sentimental stuff
So... yeah. I'm getting more settled into this relationship thing. I even suggested plans for New Year's eve... (to which he replied, "Oh? Are you planning on keeping me around 'til then?" He's learning quickly, that Jedi... ha. He's getting used to my sense of humor, I think.)
One thing that is a little awkward is that since he's basically spent about 5 nights in the last 2 months back at his parent's place, they're no longer charging him for food...
To which I lightheartedly replied-- but-not-so-jokingly-- Oh, you can help me with the groceries then.
He agreed. He also, very thoughtfully, and of his own idea, offered to pay for 1/2 of my birth control. (It's the nuva-ring which is $30/month... CRAZY.) I appreciated that a lot.
However. Cash has yet to appear.
And it's kind of totally awkward to bring that up.
But it kinda pisses me off when he talks about how little money he has (Ok, he makes very little, but he actually has a TON more in savings than I do because he has NO expenses other than a car payment and tuition. I pay tuition, PLUS all of those bills and more. grrr.) So, I'm at a negative balance, if you count the credit cards, and he's at a +++ balance. And he tells me how little money he has, and then he buys himself a new DVD seemingly every few days.
Now, mind you, I would never begrudge someone their toys. Heaven knows I have my own. And it's his money. Even if we were serious I would want him to have "his" money (and I would have mine, and there would be a joint account.)
However... what do I do? Just present him with a bill? Say, "Your total is $52.44, please pay by the end of the week?"
And on a totally unrelated topic, can I just say how much I hate stupid people? Especially the ones I work with? Especially today????
I just feel I need to get that off my chest...
4 comments:
- jo said...
money is always a sensitive issue. sometimes what i do to friends who owe me money (though never tried on a boyfriend 'coz the situation never happened) is to jokingly say "you're in my bad books 'coz you owe me money".
- November 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM
- Perpetua said...
I think it's totally legit to ask him for the money upfront. When we were first together, my husband and I would share costs like gas and meals, and we basically set it up so that we would take turns. Maybe you could try saying something like, "hey, since I paid for the BC last month, do you want to pay this month?" It should be fine. And besides, he wanted the committed relationship, so the BC costs are a part of the deal. :)
Also, I think it's good that his fam charged him for meals. (Well, ok, meals is taking it a little far. I assume he also paid partial rent?) Anyway, point is, he hasn't been completely sheltered, and he was responsible for his cost of living. Big plus. :)
- November 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM
- Jan @ Struck by Serendipity said...
I've never had a boyfriend offer to pay for part of my birth control! It makes complete sense!
- November 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- Hypatia said...
Thanks for the feedback an advice.
Jo- It is a good idea to bring up stuff jokingly... the problem is when the other person doesn't get the joke...
Perpetua- He only pays for meals-- he doesn't pay rent or utilities.
Jan- I actually read about another woman who could never remember to take her BC pills and so she "put" her boyfriend on BC by making him responsible for reminding her to take it. I always though that would be a good plan too... (Um. Assuming that one is dating a responsible person!)
- November 23, 2009 at 7:40 AM


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Male prostitute, Red, is given an assignment by his pimp and lover, Robbie, with a very unusual client. Red meets the stranger in a darkened house in London and, during their sessions, he learns more than he ever knew about lust, love and his own personal history.
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
2016 Travel Schedule
Even though my new job is a hundred-fold better than my previous, my travel schedule for work is now almost non-existent That means that I have a lot less travel I can include for golf than before. But, let's make lemonade out of lemons! The below listed schedule is what I have confirmed or set aside dates for the courses listed. This list will be changed and updated as I add courses when they become available or when I receive confirmation of tee times and invitations.
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April 2016 (New Mexico)
April 15 - #31 (Public) Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club
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May 19 - #97 (Public) Rustic Canyon Golf Course
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Club Racing- Training Times:
1. General Training- Every Monday 6- 7pm beginners, Tuesday 5pm – 6pm beginners/intermediate, Followed by Mini wheelers and Sprocket Gates 6pm – 6:30 and Open Gates 6:30 – 8pm. Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 6:30-7:30 advanced/ elite.Thursday 5pm – 6pm , 6pm -7 pm intermediate/ expert
2. Friday Night Racing- registration from 6pm- 7:15. Racing starts at 7:30pm
Kids can start racing as young as 3 years old.
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We currently do not hold club nights on the school holidays and both training and club nights may be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Every second Friday night commencing 1st week of school term.
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Riders are grouped by ability rather than by age with the exception going to the sprockets. Sprockets are all riders under the age of 8.
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Open Day Race Days: every club runs several race days throughout the year. Please see the club calendar for the designated race days.
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Wet Weather on Fridays
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I have written on Bhandan before, with regard to its efforts to incorporate job creation into its larger loans disbursed to micro enterprises looking to grow. Well now the organization is once again pushing new initiatives as the MFI's CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is trying to both grow Bhandan's organizational footprint while simultaneously create schools in Bengal and elsewhere. His inspiration arises from his own experiences with BRAC and their ability to create schools serving tens of thousands of people. From a Business Standard profile:
Ghosh is funding this project with the Rs 72 lakh he got from a fellowship from Ashoka Social entrepreneurship programme. He says that the children of those who take loans from Bandhan are going back to school and there has been a fall in drop-out rates.
Ghosh is also looking to expand the capabilities of Bhandan itself.
Now, next month the microfinance institute (MFI) will open ten offices each in Delhi, and then in Mumbai. The slums in the two metros are the next target for this microfinance organisation which is being eyed by several top banks for equity share.
This approach to sustainable expansion is reflected in Ghosh's view of how clients should also prosper as well:
"Development has to be sustainable and beneficiaries should stand on their own after receiving support for three years, or our programmes are of no use," he says. "Bandhan is now full of excitement about opening ten new branches in Delhi and ten in Mumbai. It is a totally new terrain," he says.
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Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres and sharing the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and Africa. From the Buddhist temples of Thailand to the frenetic streets of Beijing, Asia is a continent full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality. From sublime coastlines to snow-capped mountains, Asian landscapes hold an immediacy and vibrancy that captivates and enchants.
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Google Doodle Celebrates 410th Birthday of Mathematician Pierre de Fermat
Google is celebrating what would have been the 410th birthday of mathematician Pierre de Fermat with a homepage doodle that transforms the company's logo into a complex math problem.
"We have discovered a truly marvelous proof of this theorem, which today's tweet is too small to contain," Google tweeted this morning.
Fermat was born in France in 1601 and studied at the University of Toulouse before relocating to Bordeaux in the late 1620s. It was there that he started his serious mathematical research, producing substantial work on maxima and minima. He then moved to the University of Law at Orléans, where he earned his law degree.
"By 1631, Fermat was a lawyer and government official in Toulouse and because of the office he now held he became entitled to change his name from Pierre Fermat to Pierre de Fermat," according to Stetson University.
In time, Fermat was considered to be the founder of the modern number theory. He came up with Fermat's Last Theorem, which states that xn + yn = zn.
"He died in the belief that he had found a relation which every prime number must satisfy, namely 2^(2n) + I = a prime. This was afterwards disproved by Leonhard Euler for the case when n = 5," according to the Notable Names Database (NNDB).
Last month, Google's homepage doodle celebrated what would have been the 189th birthday of scientist Gregor Mendel.
For more on Google's doodles, see the slideshow below. One of the company's last popular doodle was a playable image in honor of musician Les Paul, which eventually got its own standalone site. The search giant also celebrated the year's first total lunar eclipse with a doodle that included a live feed of the event.
Recently, it was revealed that Google obtained a patent for its popular homepage doodles, covering "systems and methods for enticing users to access a Web site."
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great ideas for PhD dissertation writing
Sharing Their Experience on Dissertation Writing & Defence: 6 Vital Suggestions
There are many theories advanced on how to complete and defend your dissertation. However, none of these theories can override the practical experience gained by PhD holders. They have undergone the entire writing process and fully understand what it entails. Here are some of the suggestions they gave to make the writing process easier and manageable regardless of the topic or discipline of study.
The ease with which you complete the paper will largely depend on the topic you choose. When making a choice on the topic, it is advisable that you stick to your passion. It is the passion that makes it easier to read through voluminous books without fatigue. With an interesting topic, you will keep working long after the set hours without lowering the quality of your work. Furthermore, a good topic comes with insight and inspiration, two aspects that are essential in creating a compelling paper. Tired of writing papers? Luckily you can buy dissertations and receive the most professional help.
Quit procrastinating and get down to work. The time left to the deadline is not as much as you may think. The work ahead is intensive and will occupy most of your time. The secret is to begin early and cover as much ground as possible before the work begins to weigh you down. Working on your dissertation early provides ample time to research, compile your work and edit it long before the submission deadline. It also ensures that you are cushioned from delays in submitting the work in case an emergency occurs and leaves you grounded for a week or longer. Ideas that are thought-out for a longer period tend to be more concrete and compelling.
Dissertation writing is an intensive process that will take much of your resources and time. The best way to manage the paper successfully is to create a detailed plan. Identify the time between now and the submission deadline. Subdivide the time based on the tasks that you must accomplish within that time. Identify all the resources you require and possible sources. The plan should also include time to consult with supervisors and the window period to allow the committee to go through your work.
The level of academic pursuit you are in requires thorough knowledge of the subject or topic you are writing on. You must be conversant with what other scholars are saying regarding the subject to avoid contradiction and find strong points to support your arguments. All your arguments must be supported by facts from reference materials that are considered credible in academics. This can only be achieved through extensive reading. Consult your supervisor to ensure that you are referring to the right materials.
You are engaging in dissertation writing for the first time in your life. It is therefore normal to get lost or have no idea of what to do. This is the point to involve your supervisor, the committee, colleagues and other academicians in your department. They will provide direction to ensure that you are doing the right thing. You will avoid waste of time and resources in endeavors that do not add value to your academic work.
The final copy and your defense are the only evidence you have to prove that you have been working diligently. They should be free of all types of errors to the furthest extent possible. Engage an external editor to polish the final copy. You may also need a presentation expert and other dummy presentations before colleagues to polish your act. A camera allows you to review your performance during presentation with the aim of making necessary adjustments.


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Charlize Theron is no stranger to characters who dwell in grand and fantastical worlds. She will bring her bloody reign in theaters this weekend as the Evil Queen in Universal's Snow White and the Huntsman and is hard at work in London prepping for the premiere of Ridley Scott's epic return to sci-fi Prometheus where she plays (possibly) nefarious company woman Meredith Vickers.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Theron in a roundtable discussion at the London press event for the film and were able to gather a few tidbits about her upcoming re-imagining (rather than a sequel or prequel as some have assumed) of Mad Max with Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises) as the titular character. The film marks the return of the franchise, after a 27-year absence, which has suffered a series of fits and starts as it made its way into active production.
Note: A quick warning to our more sensitive readers, the following interview contains profane language.
Question: I'm really looking forward to a certain Mad Max movie that is coming up. What can you tell people about that project and when do you begin filming?
Theron: "I leave in like two and a half weeks and we start shooting I think around mid-July in Namibia. I'm f**king dying, too, it's been three years. It's time to skin this cat already, so yeah, I'm very excited about it."
Q: Is the script that you were given all that time ago exactly what you're still doing?
Theron: "Yes, exactly the same script. I know. It was more logistics. It was the fact that he had to finish 'Happy Feet.' Then there was terrible floods in Australia, and the desert just never recovered from it. That sounds horrible. It did recover in a beautiful way, but not in a way that we needed it to, so that was a huge problem for us."
Q: What is it about that project that you're looking forward to taking on?
Theron: "I think that just like this ('Prometheus') that it's an interesting world. I feel that I have a real interest in this world, and I think people will have an interest in this world because 'Alien' kinda set that up for us. I feel like the original 'Mad Max' created such a vivid world, that to go back and re-imagine it and kind of replay in that sandbox sounds like fun to me. George (Miller, the director of the film) really created a female character that I've never read anything like. I mean, I'm scared shitless."
Q: What is it he's asking of you? Is it something you've never done?
Theron: "No, it's a really challenging piece of material. I think for me originally when they were like, 'Oh, 'Mad Max.'' I was like, 'Uh, I'm not going to play the fucking girl for 'Mad Max.'' Then I read it and I was like, 'Oh, 'Mad Max.' I feel sorry for you.' (Laughs) That rarely happens. It's just really, it's two great characters. It's not the original 'Mad Max.' It's the revamped 'Mad Max.' It's Tom Hardy, who's incredible. So, the whole thing is just exciting, very, very exciting.
Q: Are you as excited to be back making huge movies?
Theron: "I just want to make good movies. Honestly, the only difference for me with this stuff is that there is more people on the set. You know, the narrative for me is always the most important thing. I feel like 15 years ago you could compartmentalize these things. You could be like, 'Well, that's your little indie movie, and this is your big film.' I feel like now, that with movies like 'District 9,' I think studios have learned that you can merge the two. A good narrative and a big blockbuster is a good fucking movie, so why separate the two? So, those are the kind of movies that I'm looking for. I don't want to separate like my good work from my big studio movies anymore. I just want to be a part of some good storytelling."
Q: So do you feel you have a new lease of life?
Theron: "I mean, I've had a really great last year. Everything from 'Young Adult' to this, I feel very creatively satisfied and going on to 'Mad Max.' So I feel really, really lucky, yeah."
Q: Is that one of those films where it's going to be PG-13, or are you guys pushing for a hard R? Do you know?
Theron: "I can't say. I mean, ultimately it's going to be up to George Miller, but it feels like…"
Q: I know there's some violence.
Theron: "Yeah, yeah, there's some bad-ass violence in it. I mean, if we do what the script is, I don't know how you can do, but then I feel like PG-13 is pushing a little bit, too, which is good. It feels like—I don't know. I remember being like, young and watching 'Alien' and loving it."
I think most of us can remember that. We look forward to seeing what Theron will bring to this new version of the Mad Max universe.
Prometheus opens in theaters in the U.S. on June 8th.
There is no release date yet set for Mad Max: Fury Road
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The Market Harborough Building Society are writing to its members to register afresh for its new website. As an It Professional in cyber security this is incompetence, any new system requires a migration strategy. Requiring people to register on a new website like this is a huge vector for cyber crime. Maybe the directors are being paid unofficially to do this by them.
Also what if you do not have a mobile phone and NI number or don't trust someone as incompetent with those details?
I am awaiting the first GDPR violation that would sink a small society.


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OPIC workshop in Baltimore draws more than 170 small businesses and entrepreneurs
November 18, 2016
OPIC Offers Financing and Political Risk Insurance to Support American Businesses Looking to Expand into Emerging Economies Worldwide
Baltimore, MD – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, drew more than 170 small businesses and entrepreneurs to the 10th Anniversary of the Expanding Horizons Small Business Workshop in Baltimore today. OPIC has hosted over 30 Expanding Workshops nationwide since 2006 to educate small businesses about the opportunities of expanding into developing markets, and the ways that OPIC can support this growth.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, delivered opening remarks underscoring the importance of continually identifying new opportunities for small businesses to expand on a global level, and working with federal partners to ensure a level playing field for competition. Maryland Lt. Governor, Boyd K. Rutherford, attended the workshop to speak with attendees firsthand about his extensive experience in small and minority business development. Joseph G. Wendel, Chief Financial Officer for Ellicott Dredges, a Baltimore-based company, gave today's keynote address, discussing how OPIC's political risk insurance ensures that our American-made dredges are successfully sold and implemented in developing markets, many of which are affected by conflict or instability.
"I would like to reflect on all the hard work, determination and success Expanding Horizons has had during the past 10 years," said Elizabeth L. Littlefield, OPIC President and CEO. "We've traveled across the country to educate U.S. small businesses on how they can expand their business to emerging markets abroad. In doing so, we've helped these businesses learn about the tools and resources, not just from OPIC, but from our sister agencies as well, that will help these businesses grow abroad and have an impact throughout the developing world."
"America's small business leaders and entrepreneurs are innovators and risk-takers by nature, so it makes perfect sense that they lead the way in identifying new markets and untapped regions for potential growth," said Senator Cardin. "It also is imperative that small businesses have strong partnerships at all levels of government so that their elected officials understand the issues affecting their success and the opportunities to shape policies to promote American business overseas."
"It's an honor and privilege to be here today to tell our story – how OPIC support was instrumental for our small business to expand abroad and operate successfully in challenging markets," said Joseph G. Wendel, Chief Financial Officer of Ellicott Dredges. "I don't think we'd be able to operate in some of those markets without OPIC's support."
OPIC outlined the innovative financing and political risk insurance products that the agency has provided for more than four decades to help U.S. businesses successfully invest in emerging markets. Other supporting organizations at the workshop included the U.S.- Africa Office of International Trade (USAOIT), BizLaunch, Maryland Women's Business Center, National Black Chamber of Commerce, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), and National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, Global Delaware, Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic District Export Council (DEC), Maryland's Small Business Development Center, Global Chamber-Baltimore, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, and the Minority Business Economic Council.
Since 1971, OPIC has helped U.S. businesses of all sizes expand in emerging markets, and is open for business in more than 160 countries. OPIC has supported nearly $200 billion of investments and operates on a self-sustaining basis at no cost to American taxpayers. To date, OPIC has provided $3.4 billion in support to Maryland businesses investing in emerging markets ranging from agriculture to energy to infrastructure.
Expanding Horizons is a unique opportunity for businesses to hear directly from U.S. Government officials about programs that support U.S. companies entering developing markets. Regional companies and entrepreneurs are able to learn about OPIC's finance and insurance products and how to take advantage of the resources OPIC offers to gain access to emerging markets overseas. Expanding Horizons workshops have educated 3,500 U.S. small businesses and entrepreneurs since the program's launch.
OPIC is the U.S. Government's development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help address critical development challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds, when commercial funding cannot be obtained elsewhere. Established as an agency of the U.S. Government in 1971, OPIC operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to American taxpayers.
All OPIC projects adhere to high environmental and social standards and respect human rights, including worker's rights. By mandating high standards, OPIC aims to raise the industry and regional standards of the countries where it funds projects. OPIC services are available for new and expanding business enterprises in more than 160 countries worldwide.


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|Ready to race!
|This sandy lake beach was the transition area
|Ready to swim!
|Notice how white Bigun's dress is. It's a progression, really.
|They are getting farther into the water now and didn't notice the swimmers in the background.
|Still feeling strong coming out of the water!
|And it's time to run.
My goal for the race was to get a mile under 7 minutes, and that didn't happen. I hit a steady pace out of the gate and just tried to hold it. No garmin out there, so I had no idea what kind of pace I was keeping. But running right after a swim will really set your lungs on fire if you're not careful. I had to really work on lowering my heart rate during transition so I'd be able to run effectively. Run too fast and you've got nothing left for the next swim, so this one had to be played very carefully.
The run course was just half a mile of road to an aide station turnaround, then back to TA. This time I could see how many people were in front of me, so that was pretty good. I counted about 12 people ahead of me when I hit the turnaround, and on the way back I got passed by the women's eventual winner. The women started 2 minutes after the men, so she really made up a lot of ground. Very impressive.
|Coming in after Run 1
This looks like a longer time than it would normally take to swim 300 yards because of the transitions. Coming in I ran back to my towel, kicked the shoes off, threw down the visor, found the goggles and headed back to the water.
|That look on my face really means "holy shit not again"
|Dolphin diving in the shallow water. The funniest thing about this picture is that my belly is the first thing creating a wake. Pretty cool shot.
|Check out that breath!
That kind of form leads to this kind of speed. Watch as I totally school this guy:
|He's a good 8 feet in front of me
|I never even saw him there
|BAM! Passed like he was standing still.
|Just glad to be out.
Run 2: 7:49
By this point the field was pretty spread out. I was running behind some of the people I was with the first time around, but everyone was really about the same speed. Not fast enough to win, but not so slow that we might come in last.
|Out for mile #2
|The girls are getting a little farther out into the water, but aren't completely dunked yet.
|Eye candy? It's been a while.
|More eye candy. At least she got some hot girls in this one too.
|That's my "wow I'm glad that's done" look.
T4 - Swim 3 - T5: 8:56
|Now they are all in!
|Time to pass that guy. Get it!
|They aren't even trying to be clean anymore. And really don't care what daddy's doing in the water behind them.
|Thank God that's done. Time for one last run.
|Wash the feet, shoes on, chug some sports drink, grab the visor and go
Run 3 to the finish: 7:37
Again I just went out with a steady pace and no clue how fast I was going. Running with the same people, I saw the women's winner coming in not long after I went out on the run course again. I hit the mile, ran it steady, and came on in to the finish glad to be done.
|Hitting the mat
|She cut off my timing chip with her butt in my face. I was too exhausted to care.
|So glad to be done.
|That's the happy face. I know I gave it my all out there.
Last year I was over 2 minutes faster but finished 7/8 in my age group. So the field was just uncompetitive enough for me to snag an AG award. I'll take it any way I can get it. I didn't get a sub-7 minute mile in there like I wanted, but that's ok too. I'm feeling good and the speed is coming in this year, which is really exciting. This was a great race, and I had a ton of fun.


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This is our signature Barre class developed by our creator Joanna Vargas, former dancer and choreographer. This is a low impact, high intensity, 50 minute full body Pilates class. The class uses traditional Ballet Barre techniques, light weights, Pilates Mat work and of course fun music to keep you motivated and smiling (well…we hope so)!
Don't let this class fool you! It's a "toughie" and we've heard it be described as "Way harder than it looks" by many. This class is conducted barefoot(or in barre socks-it's your preference) similar to a jazz or modern dance class. This is a fat-burning training that will sculpt muscle, lengthen your limbs, and strengthen your stubborn areas like your core, hamstrings, glutes, arms, as well as help with flexibility. Work on your center of balance and maximize your body's full potential. Your butt will thank you for it! All levels are welcome.
Vinyasa Yoga:
Vinyasa Yoga uses breath to synchronize movement. You will flow from pose to pose smoothly, linking breath to movement, putting a focus on listening to your own body. Benefits of this practice include reducing stress, weight loss, healing injuries and emotional turmoil, increased focus and much more. All levels are welcome.
*Please bring your own Yoga Mat to all classes for your own practice. We do have communal yoga mats for our newbie Yoga clients to borrow. Please note it is good practice to bring and own your own Yoga Mat for future classes.


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Members Standards of Conduct
In order to maintain the dignity of our profession, to assure public confidence in our industry and to render proper service to individuals and the public, it is the duty of the owners, executives and employees of each member firm of the National Kitchen & Bath Association to:
- Conduct all work and business affairs with fairness to all concerned, fidelity to clients and suppliers, and devotion to high ideals of personal honor;
- Accept compensation for a particular service or in particular business dealings from one source only, except with the full knowledge and consent of all interested persons;
- Make no false or misleading statements to the public, to employers, to employees, or to those with whom we maintain business relationships;
- Disclose all interest charges, carrying charges, and fees, and to uphold all laws and regulations pertaining to the business and professional activity;
- Assist the client in understanding and obtaining the full measure of the services and rights expressed or implied in contracts, agreements or warranties;
- Conduct all business activity without prejudice, as to age, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap or veteran status;
- Refrain from using unfair means to win professional advancement disseminating any malicious information concerning any person or firm; or using improper or questionable methods of soliciting professional work or sales; and
- Cooperate in advancing the Kitchen and Bathroom Industry by voluntarily exchanging information and experience with fellow members and by contributing to the work of educational groups, schools, and public and trade press, without disclosing confidential matters.
These standards of Conduct have been adopted to promote and maintain the highest standards of business conduct and professional service among the members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Adherence to these Standards of Conduct is required for membership in the Association and serves to assure public confidence in the integrity and service of members of the Association.
Certified Members Standards of Conduct
In order to maintain the dignity of our profession, assure public confidence in our industry, and render proper service to individuals and the public, it is the duty of each Certified member to observe this Code of Professional Conduct.
The Certified Member shall:
- Observe the highest standards of personal and professional conduct when dealing with clients.
- Pledge full support in upholding forthright business practices and maintaining a firm opposition to all unethical business practices.
- Clearly determine and define the entire project, services and terms of agreement in writing.
- Continually strive for knowledge of applicable laws, building codes, statutes and ordinances, permit procedures and such rules and practices as required by communities, state/provinces in which he operates, and agrees to be bound by their laws and all other regulations controlling the industry.
- Strive to attain increased knowledge and skill through continuing education in kitchen or bathroom design, construction systems, business management, etc.
- Compete with others on an honorable and fair basis; not misrepresent services rendered by themselves or others not criticize the works of others, except on the basis of well-founded knowledge and fact.
- Show evidence or proof of ability to interpret architectural instructions from plans, drawings and specifications made under accepted architectural practices, as standardized by recognized professional groups.
- Adhere to a strict observance of all laws relative to the conduct of business, and shall not engage in any exploitation of clients, the Association, industry or profession, nor shall the member mislead the public through false advertising.
- Cooperate in every reasonable way with competitors and the NKBA for the betterment of the industry.


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This blog is intended to go along with Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, by John R. Weeks, published by Cengage Learning. The latest edition is the 13th (it will be out in January 2020), but this blog is meant to complement any edition of the book by showing the way in which demographic issues are regularly in the news.
You can download an iPhone app for the 13th edition from the App Store (search for Weeks Population).
If you are a user of my textbook and would like to suggest a blog post idea, please email me at: email@example.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
How Important Are Vaccinations? Ask a Church in Texas
Among the many tools that science has developed to combat disease, vaccinations are among the most powerful, because they essentially train your body to resist a particular disease. Yet, the success of vaccinations seems to have lulled a lot of people to sleep about their importance, and some of those people go so far as to believe that the vaccination does more harm than good. Today NBC News reported on what amounts to a field experiment in this idea. More than 20 members of a mega church in Texas recently contracted measles and apparently 16 of them had not been immunized against the disease. It appears that a visitor to the church from another country was the carrier--bringing the disease into an unprotected population. According to a more detailed story on MSNBC, this is a church in which the pastor preaches out against vaccinations. Perhaps most startling is that a local physician interviewed by NBC indicated that fear of "contracting" autism from the vaccination was a major reason given for avoiding the shot--even though there is absolutely not a shred of evidence to connect the two. The Enlightenment brought us the kind of science that has led to the control of disease, but we seem not to be all equally enlightened.
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With Just five days left E-Way bill GST will be rolled out from January 16th as per the decision made by Finance minister Arun Jaitley who heads the GST Council. The E-Way Bill promises uniformity of interstate movement of goods which could be voluntarily used from January 16th but will be made a compulsory countrywide from February 1 for the supply of goods costing more than 50,000. However, the traders and transporters are asking to increase the costing limits of goods & commodities to around one lakh rupees.
The GST council had postponed the bill implementation during the rollout of GST on July 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018, due to lack of technological preparation.
Supply in case of E-Way bill
Supply E-Way bill may be a Bill which may be in the course or may not be in course of business and may include supplies without payment. To use way bill all the registered business taxpayers will need to upload details in a prescribed format decided by GSTN officials website.
The transporter and the trader will need to mention all the details of goods or commodities which they wish to move in or out of the state. As of now, GSTN has created various waybills which will be valid for 1-15 days and one day will be considered as 100km. Once generated the E-Way bill a unique E-Way bill number (EBN) shall be made available to the supplier, the recipient and the transporter on the common portal.
E-Way Bill is coming at a time when GST base is set to cross one crore mark in India and the government feels it's the right time that all the States must have a common electronic Waybill which will bring in uniformity across the states for seamless inter-state movement of goods.


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Michael D'Arcy
Michael joined FIPRA as a Special Advisor for Ireland in March 2015 and has worked in public affairs, regulatory and policy research since 1981. Always self employed, Michaels EU and global roles have included Public Affairs Director for International Express Carriers Conference (1987/89), a member of committees Task Forces and user groups, and presenter, chair and facilitator of conferences, seminars and lectures. Michael has written extensively including: a seminal book on the cross border business dimension of the Irish Peace Process; EU economic and enterprise policy; Transport & Ports; Telecommunications; Trade Facilitation and E-business. Currently Michael is a non-executive Director of BHSL a pioneering agri bioenergy company, and the Irish Governments Technology Centre for Bio-energy and Bio-refining. Michael has an honours degree from University College Dublin in History, Politics….and Rugby (having played for Leinster and been a reserve for the Ireland team!). Michael is married, has three adult children and along with his native Gaeilge, speaks English.


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A wide variety of beetles in many shapes and sizes are known to be pests in the home, to gardens and crops in the United States. One member of the beetle family, the ladybug is a favorite of children and can be beneficial. Other beetles, like the merchant grain beetle, the carpet beetle and the powder post beetle can be harmful.
Color – Red to brown to black
Length – 1/10" to 1/4" Round or oval shaped bodies
Diet – While the carpet beetle prefers to feed on fibers in carpet and other natural materials, other beetles prefer foods that are dried and found in places where food is stored. Some beetles prefer to eat wood and therefore an eye should be kept on furniture that may have irregular markings.
Habitat – Powder post beetles can be found in cracks in wood, old furniture and other such places. Carpet beetles can be found in carpet, tapestries and even in attics; while the merchant grain beetle can get into the pantry where improperly stored food is a source of food for them.
Impact – From damage to carpet to furniture to food contamination, beetles can create problems for you in the home.


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Danube stretch in winter mood, Romania photo credit: Harald Kutzenberger
Map of the Danube River Basin and IAD-countries photo credit: several authors
Macrophytes in Lake Lebedo in the Danube Delta, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Channel Danube Delta, Romania photo credit: Cristina Sandu
Fish catch boats in Gemenc, Hungary photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Danube stretch in Orsova, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Hydromorphological assessment for Danube tributaries: Drava and Mura photo credit: Ulrich Schwarz
Danube stretch in Gemenc, Hungary photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Danube Schönau, Austria photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Egrets at Channel Danube Delta, Romania, 2016 photo credit: Cristina Sandu
Danube, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Danube stretch near town Dürnstein, Austria photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Danube Delta, Chironomidae at Lake Puiu, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Fisherboats at village Mila, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Hydroelectric power plant Gabčíkovo, Slovakia photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Macrophytes in the Danube Delta, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Iron Gates hydroelectric power plant, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Floodplain near Gabčíkovo, Slovakia photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Iron Gates hydroelectric power plant, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Alte Donau, Vienna, Austria photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Phragmites in the Danube Delta, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Gemenc fishery, Hungary photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Channel Danube Delta, Romania, 2016 photo credit: Cristina Sandu
Floodplain at Gabčíkovo, Slovakia photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Phragmites in the Danube Delta, Romania photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Hydroelectric power plant Grafenwoerth, Vienna, Austria photo credit: Katrin Teubner
Co-ordinator / Fachgruppenleiter: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander KISCHNER
Deputies / Stellvertreter: Dr. Georg Kasimir; Dr. Andreas FARNLEITNER
At present members from 8 Danubian countries join the expert group "Microbiology and Hygiene" (EG-MH). All scientists and experts working in this field are kindly invited to join our group.
Microbial communities represent a fundamental part in aquatic ecosystems and are of great importance for the flux of matter and energy. Heterotrophic bacteria in particular play a decisive role in the metabolisation process of organic matter in river ecosystems which may be derived from allochthonous (primary production) as well as from autochthonous sources (e.g. surface run-off). Their contribution to self-purification, to saprobic processes as well as to the ecological integrity of rivers is of great interest within the scope of water quality assessment. Thus future effort should be taken in order to better understand interactions within microbial communities, such as algae, bacteria, protozoa and viruses, and their vital impacts to higher trophic levels as well as to the abiotic environment. In addition, besides studying microbial communities which are considered crucial for the considered aquatic ecosystems, some particular microbes can be used as excellent bio-indicators for specific pollution events. For example, microbial fecal indicators - as outlined below - have been used successfully for more than one century.
Bacterial indicators like total coliforms, fecal coliforms (thermotolerant coliforms), E. coli, fecal streptococci (enterococci) and heterotrophic plate count (HPC) are widely applied for the assessment of the degree of the pollution of river systems from external sources. They indicate anthropogenic impacts such as fecal pollution or the availability of easily degradable organic material. For examples, E. coli and fecal coliform bacteria are currently one of the best indicators for the assessment of fecal pollution (ISO 9308-1, 1990). Fecal indicators are specifically excreted by humans and warm-blooded animals and survive relative long times in the aquatic environment River systems mainly receive these indicators from raw and treated sewage and by diffuse impacts from farm and pasture land (agriculture). The occurrence of fecal indicators indicate also the potential precence of pathogenic organisms (fecal associated pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites). Fecal indicators may also be considered as highly sensitive indicators for the status of anthropogenic influence in aquatic systems. The concentrations of HPC correspond to pollution by organic matter.
For monitoring of river water quality intended for the abstraction of drinking water, irrigation and bathing the examination of microbiological standard parameters (e.g. fecal indicator bacteria) is obligatory (EU-Surface & Drinking Water Directive 75/440/EEC, WHO - Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater and excreta in agriculture and aquaculture, 1989; OEAWV-Irrigation Water Recommendations 1992; EU-Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC). Thus detailed knowledge on microbial pollution parameters in aquatic environments is crucial for watershed management activities in order to maintain safe waters for recreational and economic purpose. It is well-known, that - although biological and chemical water quality is acceptable - microbiological parameters might be detected in critical concentrations. Survival times and strategies can vary considerably between indicators and pathogens. Viable but non culturable states are occuring under special conditions. Therefore several research projects are actually developing direct detection methods for pathogens and indicators as well as for the assessment of their activity and/or pathogenicity. The development of new enzymatic or DNA/RNA based methods is making great strides and promising fast and reliable early warning and real time monitoring systems are to be expected soon (see EC-projects mentioned below).
Objectives and goals
- Promoting and co-ordinating activities in the fields of microbial ecology as well as health related water microbiology and hygiene
- Transfer of information, knowledge and experience
- Implementation of harmonised examination techniques for microbiological investigations and monitoring (e.g. according to CEN, EU-Directives)
- Development of approaches and classification systems based on pollution microbiology as well as on ecological parameters
- Research on the Danube River and its tributaries (basic data for decision makers, contributions for solving actual problems in water management and for sanitation programs)
- Updated information on the status quo about health related microbiological water quality (microbiological water quality maps)
- Contribution to the realisation and application of the Danube Convention
- Publication of relevant research results in peer reviewed scientific journals (e.g. in "Large Rivers")
Working program
- Home-page: Constant actualisation
- Microbiological water quality map of the Danube river: in preparation (standard parameters e.g. fecal coliforms)
- Publication "Microbiolgy of the Danube river"
- Actually members of the EG-MH try to summarise microbiological data from two joint Danube surveys (IAD, 1988 and ICPDR, JDS 2001) including other existing data sets in order to synthesize a bacteriological quality map of the River Danube and to publish a summarising paper.
- Development of classification systems
- Conception of a proposal
- Cooperation with ICPDR: JDS-programs
Monitoring of coliforms and E. coli - Development of a new on-line sensor for continuous monitoring of coliforms in river monitoring applications
Workpackage of submitted EC project
Amara Gunatilaka (Verbundplan GmbH ), Andreas Farnleitner & Robert L. Mach (Technische Universität Wien), Systea Srl (Italy)
The most efficient procedure for effective early warning in risk assessment is to use real-time monitoring techniques (Gunatilaka & Dreher, 2003).
Development and validation of a DNA-chip technology for the assessment of the bacteriological quality of bathing and drinking water
This project, financed within the 5th framework programme ("Quality of Live and Management of Living Resources") aims at developing a DNA-chip for the detection of the most important waterborne pathogens and indicator bacteria. A variety of European drinking and bathing waters are sampled in order to validate the chip. A fourth part of the sampling sites are belonging to the Danube catchment area. Actually, the prototypes of the Aqua-Chip are beeing tested in order to validate it. More Information: www.gbf.de/aqua-chip
Monitoring of coliforms and E. coli - Development of a new on-line sensor for continuous monitoring of coliforms in river monitoring applications
The most efficient procedure for effective early warning in risk assessment is to use real-time monitoring techniques (Gunatilaka & Dreher, 2003).
The main objective of development of a new sensor is: (1) real-time determination of coliform (CF) and E.coli in river water for routine monitoring and risk assessment tasks (incorporating it in a mobile platform) (2) reduction of total analytical time (sampling to results) to 30 min. (3) employment of the instrumentation in the Danube - AEWS (Accident Early Warning Systems) (4) extension of the real-time measurements to drinking water and groundwater analysis (bank-filtrates is used as a major source of drinking water in many Danube countries). The advantages offered by this methodology has encouraged us to develop a real-time analytical instrument for CF and E. coli determination in water samples, the success of it would find universal applications, will be exploited during the next phase of the project. The most innovative developments are (1) the short analytical time (bringing down to 30 min. from the usual two days duration) hence the quick detection , (2) real-time application for coliforms, (3) can be also used in laboratory routine analysis (water works, public health labs, water analysis laboratories etc.)
Description of work
Cultivation based detection of microbial indicators is the classical standard in pollution microbiology. The present methods used for the determination of CF and E. coli are time consuming and the total duration of sampling to results varies from 30 - 50 hours. In order to avoid cultivation, efforts were made to generate alternatives which directly detect microbial fecal indicators or related activities. In terms of sensitivity, rapidity and cost, direct determination of specific enzymatic activities in rivers were demonstrated to be excellent candidates for exploitation by real time instrumentation. For this purpose, the application of direct enzymatic detection of CF and E. coli by b-D-galactosidase (GAL) or b-D-glucuronidase (GLU) activity has been demonstrated by various authors (Fiksdal, et al., 1994; George et al 2000; Farnleitner et al., 2001, 2002). The principle is based on the hydrolysis of artificial fluorogenic substrates which are specifically split by the respective enzyme under investigation. By applying these substrates, detection of CF and E. coli can be achieved within 25 to 30 minutes simply by measuring the increase in fluorescence intensity. For rivers and other surface waters it has been demonstrated that there is a significant correlation between log coliforms and log E.coli and the respective enzymatic activity and sensitivity for these habitats is adequate (George et al 2000, Farnleitner, 2001). The 18 month the project is focused on the development and validation of the CF online sensor, the respective E. coli sensor will be implemented in the following modules.
- Farnleitner, A.H., Hocke, L., Beiwl, C., Kavka, G.G., Zechmeister, T., Kirschner, A.K.T., and Mach, L.R. (2001) Rapid enzymatic detection of Escherichia coli contamination in polluted river water. Letters in Applied Microbiology 33:246-250.
- Farnleitner, A.H., Hocke, L., Beiwl, C., Kavka, G.G., and Mach, R.L. (2002): Hydrolysis of 4-methylumbelliferyl-b-D-glucuronide in differing sample fractions of river waters and its implication for the detection of fecal pollution. Water Research 36:975-981.
- Fiksdal L., Pommepuy M., Caprais M. P. and Midttun I. (1994) Monitoring of fecal pollution in coastal waters by use of rapid enzymatic techniques. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 60 (5), 1581-1584. George I., Petit M. and Servais P. (2000) Use of enzymatic methods for rapid enumeration of coliforms in freshwaters. Journal of Applied Microbiology 88: 404-413.
- Gunatilaka, A. and Dreher, J. (2003). Use of real-time data in environmental monitoring: current practices, Water Science & Technology 47:53-61.
Recent and relevant Publications
- Kasimir, G.D. (1988): Bacterial density, bacterial biomass and production in the river Danube along a longitudinal profile (in German). Ergebnisse der Int. Donauexpedition 1988. Internationale ARGE Donauforschung der SIL, Eigenverl., 263-73.
- Kavka, G., Berger, B., Hoch, B M., Herndl, G. (1996):Assessment of microbiological water quality in the Austrian section of the River Danube. First Int. Symp. " The Ecology of Large Rivers", Krems, 18.-22.4.1995. Arch. Hydrobiol.Suppl. 113, Large Rivers 10, 79-86.
- Hoch, B., Berger, B., Kavka, G., Herndl, G.J. (1996): Influence of waste water treatment on the ecology of a large temperate river system - The Danube River. Hydrobiologia 321, 205-218.
- Berger, B., Hoch, B., Kavka, G., Herndl, G.J. (1996): Bacterial colonization of suspended solids in the River Danube. Aquat. Microb. Ecol., Vol.10, 37-44.
- Farnleitner, A.H., Kasimir, D.G. (1996): Bacterial activities in newly deposited sediments of the River Danube in Lower Austria. Arch. Hydrobiol. Suppl. Large Rivers 113:397-403.
- Kavka, G. et al. (1998) : Wassergüte der Donau 1997. Schriftenreihe des Bundesamtes für Wasserwirtschaft, Bd. 6 (english summary).
- Farnleitner, A.H., Kreuzinger, N., Kavka, G.G., Grillenberger, S., Rath, J, and Mach, R.L. (2000): Simultaneous detection and differentiation of Escherichia coli populations from environmental freshwaters by means of sequence variations in a fragment of the ß-D-glucuronidase gene. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 66:1340-1346.
- Farnleitner, A.H., Hocke, L., Beiwl, C., Kavka, G.G., Zechmeister, T., Kirschner, A.K.T., and Mach, L.R. (2001) Rapid enzymatic detection of Escherichia coli contamination in polluted river water. Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 33:246-250
- Farnleitner A.H., Kirschner, A.K.T., Zechmeister, G. Kavka, T.C., Mach, R.L. (2001) Untersuchungstechniken in der mikrobiologischen Analyse von Wasser und Gewässern: Staus Quo und Perspektiven; pp. 125-154. Austrian Association of Water and Waste Management. ÖWAV Schriftenreihe Heft 150; ISBN 3-902084-11-1
- Kavka, G. et al. (2002) : Wassergüte der Donau 2001. Schriftenreihe des Bundesamtes für Wasserwirtschaft. Bd. 17 (English summary).
- Farnleitner, A.H., Hocke, L., Beiwl, C., Kavka, G.G., and Mach, R.L. (2002): Hydrolysis of 4-methylumbelliferyl-b-D-glucuronide in differing sample fractions of river waters and its implication for the detection of fecal pollution. Water Research 36:975-981.
- Kavka, G. & E. Poetsch (2002): Joint Danube Survey: Microbiology.Technical Report of the Int. Commission for the Protection of the Danube River, 138-155


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Remarks delivered by Carol Hildebrand in presenting Baylor Women's Council of Dallas 2005 Woman of Distinction Award on October 11, 2005:
Today's recipient has been described as an artist, an active church member, a counselor, mother of two daughters, and grandmother of five who lovingly call her MIM! Let us take a glimpse into the life of our recipient ANITA COLLIER JONES. Her two daughters claim the scripture that best describes her is Prov. 31:30-"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Daughter Leisa said, "My mom's example taught me how to love my neighbor, to love my husband, to love my children, and most importantly to love my Lord Jesus and how to pray."
Anita's home is filled with a positive ongoing "Yes!" Saying Yes" to her husband, Dale Jones, over 40 years ago, she left her home in Texas to move to England, to Oklahoma, and then back to Texas. Saying "Yes" to her spiritual gift of hospitality by hosting dinners, meetings, and receptions ALL in her home. Saying "Yes" to extended family---Making her home a second home for countless students who need a place to live for a time.
And then there's Anita's endless "Yes" in service to Baylor. Serving as President of this organization, as a member of the Development Council, and the Dean Advisory Council and Underwriting co-chair of the Baylor Health Care System Celebrating Women in support of cancer research.
And her faithful "Yes" in service to her church. Daughter Lee Anna said, "Mom's life has always been about reaching others for eternity. Anita is founder of Women's Touch Retreat in several cities, and the Woman's Ministry Coordinator at Park Cities Baptist Church, and teacher of the newlywed's class.
In the community her willing "Yes" lead her to serve on many cultural committees, the Kappa Advisory Council at SMU, and the Tablescape fundraising committee. Anita lives for what she can give to others by sweetly saying, "Yes."
"If your life is unselfish, if for others you live, For not what you get, but how much you can give; If you live close to God in his infinite grace~ You don't have to tell it; it shows in your face."
Finally: Life is not always smooth and what we are made of shows most clearly when we are tested. Recently through difficult times in the death of her dear husband, Dale, and later her sister, Sue, she has shown us by example her Strength and Faith and the meaning of her favorite Bible verse, Is. 26:3-"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee."
Thank you, Anita Jones, for your living example of Peace, Faith, and for serving with your Sweet Yes!
It is with great pleasure that we announce with a Proud YES, our 2005 Woman of Distinction--Anita Collier Jones."


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Earlier this week we had a bit of rain and wind up here. But that was nothing compared to those up north and in the Gold Coast Hinterland. We got sent home from work on Thursday morning as the city basically got evacuated and the kids ended up starting school holidays two days early after all schools were closed. So we survived with no issues. My thoughts go out to those affected by TC Debbie and its remnant weather system.
Yesterday I went to the Austral Modelcraft and picked up some more styrene and some 1mm steel wire. Once home the steel wire was used to allow actuation of 6 manual points in Clapham Yard. I am still undecided on a similar actuation method for my narrow gauge cross over points in the middle of the narrow gauge yard within Clapham Yard, but I will think about that after I get around to picking up and installing a number of 12mm points and installing them. These points will allow for a number of narrow gauge dead end sidings to be installed in the yard, although one or two could be converted to a couple of small run around tracks.
As mentioned last week, I also created labels for the 6 manual point throws and installed them on the facia. This allows the operator to know which way to move the point to ensure everything is set correctly in the yard.
There was also a Buy and Sell on today over at the All Gauge Model Railway Club, so I went for an early morning visit, as well as a chat with a few mates and then came home empty handed. There were not many sellers there this time and the number of buyers also looked down. Maybe this relates to the still flooded areas down south of Brisbane.
Once home, I continued my work on my 20' container gen sets or Polar Packs as one of my mates who is an ex shunter described them. I have built another 6 gen sets, but I need to build the container flats and add the exhaust stack to these before hitting them with the spray can and these will be ready for sale or distribution. Maybe some will be ready for next week's Club meeting.


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A first generation entrepreneur with 14 years of global marketing, business management & leadership experience in building brands through content, Ajit Andhare has founded Colosceum Media Pvt. Ltd in 2007.
The main objective behind this inception was to successfully build the company into one of India's leading content development & production company with landmark shows such as Wheel Smart Srimati series, Splitsvilla franchise, Jai Shri Krishna & Masterchef India.
In the business of conceptualization and creation of multimedia assets and IPs, Colosceum Media is a fast emerging media company as one of India's leading independent multi-genre producers it offers content development expertise for television & filmed entertainment as well as consulting, strategic and research advisory services to clients.
Colosceum holds India territory rights for numerous global formats and actively seeks partners to bring successful formats & telenovelas to India. Colosceum also works closely with media buying companies & brand owners to develop AFPs & brand solutions.
Within a short span of time Colosceum has developed a strong body of work in Indian Television producing some of India's top rated shows in diverse genres from family dramas, game-shows, mythological, reality series across Star Network, Imagine, Unilever, MTV, DD, Group M, Channel V and Colors to documentaries & short formats for international networks such as NHK Japan, Caldecott Singapore.
Colosceum has produced shows for premier general entertainment channels like Star Plus (Amul Masterchef India), Colors (Jai Shri Krishna), Star ONE (Shakuntala) and NDTV Imagine (Meera).
Colosceum completed its third year of operations in March 2010. In the last financial year, the company had revenues of about INR 33 crore, with net profit of INR 34 Lacs.
Starting his career as management trainee with Unilever India in 1995, Andhare has worked across several Unilever businesses from feeds to detergents and was posted to Unilever Thailand in 2007 as regional activation director in hair care for Asia Pacific region. Besides his business & marketing background he is credited with creating an IP for Unilever that won several media & branding awards & is regarded leading edge work in branded entertainment in India.
Ajit is an alumnus of Indian School business and a graduate from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
With this success story, we have clearly understood that successful Indian entrepreneurs like Ajit Andhare, have all the required courage, experience and expertise. All they need to the chance to prove themselves. We wish him a great luck in his future endeavors.


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Code of Conduct for MITY students
At MITY we want all students to feel safe and enjoy a positive learning and social environment. To ensure this experience, MITY students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of good citizenship, honesty, and integrity in their academic work and in their personal conduct. MITY's Code of Conduct outlines expectations and rules for all students in the MITY community. Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign the Health Form stating that you agree to follow this Code during your stay.
• MITY students are expected to show courtesy and respect for their fellow students, for MITY staff members and for Macalester College's (or St. Paul Academy and Summit School) personnel. MITY students are expected to follow the instructions of the MITY staff and school personnel.
• MITY students shall not take part in or facilitate discrimination of any kind, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, handicap, or intelligence.
• MITY students are expected to show respect for and take reasonable care of the property, including their residences, dining areas, classrooms, and other facilities, equipment and furnishings.
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• MITY students shall not use, possess, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, at any time during the session. This includes any off campus activities. Students who violate this rule will be sent home immediately. Parents should notify the MITY office if it is necessary for a student to carry with them any medication.
• MITY students shall not commit acts of violence on persons or property, nor shall they threaten to commit any act of violence either verbally, in writing or electronically.
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• MITY students are to be in the dormitory by 9:45 pm, in their rooms by 10:30 pm, and lights out and cell phones turned off at 11:00 pm. Exceptions will be made when students are attending an evening event. Dorm supervisors will do room checks each night. Remember: breakfast is at 7:30 am and classes begin at 8:30 am.
• Dormitory rooms are double occupancy. When other residential students are in the room visiting, the room doors should remain open, so the room can function more as a living room than a bedroom. Only residential students and supervisors are allowed in the residence hall.
• Remember, residential students are expected to stay on campus during their two weeks at MITY. Visits to family and friends should occur before or after the session.
• A "zone map" will be given to students at the Sunday evening orientation meeting. It shows the area around Macalester where students may walk after signing out with a dorm supervisor. Students are not to leave this zone. Remember that all behavior stated in the Code of Conduct apply whether on or off campus during the session.
• Roommates are assigned based on the roommate preference form filled out by MITY students. Changes to these assignments will rarely be made, and will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• On the last day check out for residential students is between 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Dorm supervisors will check the rooms and sign out students during this time. Students are expected to remain on campus for all activities the last day.


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