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Newfoundland (dog)
Newfoundland dog
|Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
|Provincial mammal of Newfoundland
|Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
The Newfoundland dog is a large working dog. They can be either black, brown, or white-and-black (called Landseer). However, in the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it became part of the confederation of Canada, only black and Landseer coloured dogs were considered to be proper members of the breed.[2] They were originally bred and used as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland.[3][4] Newfoundland dogs are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. They excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and swimming abilities.[5]
The Newfoundlands ('Newfs' or 'Newfies') have webbed feet and a water-resistant coat.[6] Males normally weigh 65–80 kg (143–176 lb), and females 55–65 kg (121–143 lb), placing them in the "Giant" weight range; but some Newfoundland dogs have been known to weigh over 90 kg (200 lb) – and the largest on record weighed 120 kg (260 lb) and measured over 1.8 m (6 ft) from nose to tail, ranking it among the largest of dog breeds. They may grow up to 56–76 cm (22–30 in) tall at the shoulder.[7]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard colours of the Newfoundland dogs are black, brown, grey, and white-and-black (sometimes referred to as Landseer). Other colours are possible but are not considered rare or more valuable. The Kennel Club (KC) permits only black, brown, and white/black; the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) permits only black and white/black. The "Landseer" pattern is named after the artist, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, who featured them in many of his paintings. Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) consider the ECT Landseer ("European Continental Type") to be a separate breed. It is a taller, more narrow white dog with black markings not bred with a Newfoundland.[7]
The Newfoundland's extremely large bones give it mass, while its large musculature gives it the power it needs to take on rough ocean waves and powerful tides. These dogs have huge lung capacity for swimming extremely long distances and a thick, oily, and waterproof double coat which protects them from the chill of icy waters.[8] The double coat makes the dog hard to groom, and also causes a lot of shedding to occur. The droopy lips and jowls make the dog drool, especially in high heat.
In the water, the dog's massive webbed paws give it maximum propulsion. The swimming stroke is not an ordinary dog paddle. Unlike other dogs, the Newfoundland moves its limbs in a down-and-out motion giving more power to every stroke.
The Newfoundland dog is known for its calm and docile nature and its strength. They are highly loyal and make ideal working dogs. It is for this reason that this breed is known as "the gentle giant". International kennel clubs generally describe the breed as having a sweet temper.[6][9][10] It typically has a deep bark and is easy to train if started young. They are wonderfully good with children, but small children can get accidentally leaned on and knocked down. Newfoundlands are ideal companions in the world of therapy and are often referred to as the nanny dog. The breed was memorialized in "Nana", the beloved guardian dog in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan.[A] The Newfoundland, in general, is good with other animals, but its size can cause problems if it is not trained.
A Newfoundland's good, sweet nature is so important, it is listed in the Breed Standards of many countries; dogs exhibiting poor temperament or aggression are disqualified from showing and should never be used to breed. The breed standard in the United States reads that "Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed."[11]
There are several health problems associated with Newfoundlands. Newfoundlands are prone to hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint). They also get Elbow dysplasia, and cystinuria (a hereditary defect that forms calculi stones in the bladder). Another genetic problem is subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS). This is a common heart defect in Newfoundlands involving defective heart valves. SAS can cause sudden death at an early age. It is similar to having a heart attack. It is common that "Newfs" live to be 8 to 10 years of age; 10 years is a commonly cited life expectancy.[12] But, Newfoundlands can live up to 15 years old.[13]
The Newfoundland shares many physical traits with Mastiffs and Molosser type dogs, such as the St. Bernard and English Mastiff, including stout legs, massive heads with very broad snouts, a thick bull neck, and a very sturdy bone structure.[14] Many St. Bernard Dogs have Newfoundland Dog in their ancestry.[citation needed] Newfoundlands were brought and introduced to the St. Bernard breed in the 18th century when the population was threatened by an epidemic of distemper. They share many characteristics of many mountain dog breeds such as the Great Pyrenees.
The Newfoundland breed originated on Newfoundland, and is descended from a breed indigenous to the island known as the lesser Newfoundland, or St. John's dog. DNA analysis confirms that Newfoundlands are closely related to other Canadian retrievers, including the Labrador, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retrievers, and Flat Coated Retrievers.[15] The Molosser-like appearance of the Newfoundland are a result of an introduction of Mastiff blood,[15] possibly from breeding with Portuguese Mastiffs brought to the island by Portuguese fishermen beginning in the 16th century.
By the time colonization was permitted in Newfoundland in 1610, the distinct physical characteristics and mental attributes had been established in the Newfoundland breed. In the early 1880s, fishermen and explorers from Ireland and England traveled to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, where they described two main types of working dog. One was heavily built, large with a longish coat, and the other medium-sized in build – an active, smooth-coated water dog. The heavier breed was known as the Greater Newfoundland, or Newfoundland. The smaller breed was known as the Lesser Newfoundland, or St. John's dog. The St. John's dog became the founding breed of the modern retrievers. Both breeds were used as working dogs to pull fishnets, with the Greater Newfoundland also being used to haul carts and other equipment.
Because of that, they were part of the foundation stock of the Leonberger (which excelled at water rescue and was imported by the Canadian government for that purpose); and the now extinct Moscow Water Dog, a failed attempt at creating a lifesaving dog by the Russian state kennel—the unfortunate outcross with the Caucasian Ovcharka begat a dog more adept at biting than rescuing.
Many tales have been told of the courage displayed by Newfoundlands in adventuring and lifesaving exploits. Over the last two centuries, this has inspired a number of artists, who have portrayed the dogs in paint, stone, bronze, and porcelain. One famous Newfoundland was a dog named Seaman, who accompanied American explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
The breed's working role was varied. Another famous all-black Newfoundland performed as the star attraction in Van Hare's Magic Circus from 1862 and for many years thereafter in one of England's founding circus acts, traveling throughout Europe. The circus dog was known as the "Thousand Guinea Dog Napoleon" or "Napoleon the Wonder Dog." The circus owner, G. Van Hare, trained other Newfoundland dogs to perform a steeplechase routine with baboons dressed up as jockeys to ride them. Nonetheless, his "wizard dog" Napoleon was his favorite and held a special position in the Magic Circus. Napoleon would compete at jumping against human rivals, leaping over horses from a springboard, and dancing to music.[16][17]
Napoleon the Wonder Dog became a wildly popular act in London from his debut at the Pavilion Theatre on April 4, 1862, and onward until his untimely death many years later when he slipped and fell during a circus practice session. At the peak of his fame, his performance was described in London's Illustrated Sporting News and Theatrical and Musical Review as follows: "Synopsis of his entertainment:-- He spells his own name with letters' also that of the Prince of Wales; and when he is asked what he would say of her Most Gracious Majesty, he puts down letters to form "God save the Queen." He plays any gentleman a game of cards and performs the celebrated three-card trick upon which his master backs him at 100 to 1. Also "The Disappearance," a la Robin. He performs in a circus the same as a trick horse, en liberté, giving the Spanish trot to music, also leaping over bars, through balloons, with numerous other tricks of a most interesting character." [18]
When Napoleon the Wonder Dog died, as a result of a circus accident at the age of 11 years old, his passing was announced in a number of British newspapers, including the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, which mentioned the loss on May 5, 1868, as follows: "DEATH OF A CELEBRATED FOUR-FOOTED ARTISTE. -- Mr. Van Hare's renowned dog, Napoleon, designated 'The Wizard Dog,' died on 24th ult., aged twelve years. He was a noble specimen of the Newfoundland breed (weighing near 200 lbs.) for which he took the prize at the first Agricultural Hall Dog Show. Besides his magnificent appearance and symmetry, he was the most extraordinary sagacious and highly-trained animal ever known. He is now being preserved and beautifully mounted by the celebrated naturalist, Mr. Edwin Ward. -- Era."[19]
The breed prospered in the United Kingdom, until 1914 and again in 1939, when its numbers were almost fatally depleted by wartime restrictions. Since the 1950s there has been a steady increase in numbers and popularity, despite the fact that the Newfoundland's great size and fondness for mud and water makes it unsuitable as a pet for many households.[20]
William Withering, famous for his book on the use of Dropsy published in 1785, lived at Edgbaston Hall, Birmingham between 1786 and 1799. While there, he bred Newfoundland Dogs. There is very little else on his experiments with these dogs. His daughter Charlotte married a Beriah Botfield and they had a painting in Norton Hall by Samuel Cox of Daventry painted about 1830-1840 called "Portrait of Lion, a Newfoundland Dog, and Juba, a Pug Dog of Mrs. Botfield's. This hung in the north front of Norton Hall. This painting would have been made around the same time that Landseer painted his portrait of Lion, the Newfoundland Dog. (See 'Catalogue of Pictures in the possession of Beriah Botfield esq.at Norton Hall' published in London in 1848.
During the Discovery Channel's second day of coverage of the AKC Eukanuba National Championship on December 3, 2006, anchor Bob Goen reported that Newfoundlands exhibit a very strong propensity to rescue people from water. Goen stated that one Newfoundland alone once aided the rescue of 63 shipwrecked sailors. Today, kennel clubs across the United States host Newfoundland Rescue Demonstrations, as well as offering classes in the field. Many harbor boat tours in St. John's have a dog on board for local charm as well as for passenger safety.
- An unnamed Newfoundland is credited for saving Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815. During his famous escape from exile on the island of Elba, rough seas knocked Napoleon overboard. A fisherman's dog jumped into the sea, and kept Napoleon afloat until he could reach safety.[21]
- In 1828, Ann Harvey of Isle aux Morts, her father, her brother, and a Newfoundland Dog named Hairyman saved over 160 Irish immigrants from the wreck of the brig Despatch.
- In 1881 in Melbourne, Australia, a Newfoundland named Nelson helped rescue Thomas Brown, a cab driver who was swept away by flood waters in Swanston Street on the night of 15 November. While little is known about what became of Nelson, a copper dog collar engraved with his name has survived and 130 years after the rescue it was acquired by the National Museum of Australia and is now part of the National Historical Collection.[22]
- In the early 20th century, a dog that is thought to have been a Newfoundland saved 92 people who were on the SS Ethie which was wrecked off of the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland during a blizzard. The dog retrieved a rope thrown out into the turbulent waters by those on deck, and brought the rope to shore to people waiting on the beach. A breeches buoy was attached to the rope, and all those aboard the ship were able to get across to the shore including an infant in a mailbag. Wreckage of the ship can still be seen in Gros Morne National Park. E. J. Pratt's poem "Carlo", in the November 1920 issue of The Canadian Forum, commemorates this dog.
- In 1995, a 10-month-old Newfoundland named Boo saved a hearing-impaired man from drowning in the Yuba River in Northern California. The man fell into the river while dredging for gold. Boo noticed the struggling man as he and his owner were walking along the river. The Newfoundland instinctively dove into the river, took the drowning man by the arm, and brought him to safety. According to Janice Anderson, the Newfoundland's breeder, Boo had received no formal training in water rescue.[23]
Further evidence of Newfoundlands' ability to rescue or support life-saving activities was cited in a recent article by the BBC.[24] The breed continues in that role today, along with the Leonberger, Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever dogs; they are used at the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs, Scuola Italiana Cani Salvataggio, SICS, founded by Ferruccio Pilenga.[5]
Famous Newfoundlands[edit]
- Adam: Seaward's Blackbeard: 1984 Best in Show winner at the Westminster Dog Show
- Bashaw (Matthew Cotes Wyatt): The Earl of Dudley's favourite dog, a sculpture by Matthew Cotes Wyatt can be seen at the Victoria and Albert museum in London
- Beckham: Matt Murray's dog
- Bilbo: a lifeguard Newfoundland on Sennen beach in Cornwall—credited with saving three lives.[25]
- Boatswain: pet of English poet Lord Byron and the subject of his poem "Epitaph to a Dog". Byron attempted to nurse Boatswain back to health when the dog contracted rabies, but was unsuccessful. When Boatswain died, Byron constructed a monument for him at Newstead Abbey.
- Bouncer: Presented by the children of Newfoundland, with a dog-cart,[26] as a gift to the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later George V and Queen Mary), during their visit to the colony in 1901.[27][28]
- Brumus: Robert F. Kennedy's dog
- Bummer: A stray Newfoundland, or Newfoundland cross, that was known to roam the streets of San Francisco in the early 1860s, often accompanied by another dog named Lazarus.
- Carlo: Emily Dickinson's dog
- Charlie Erhart: Lyndon B. Johnson's dog
- Faithful: First dog of President Ulysses S. Grant[29]
- Frank: Unofficial mascot of the Orphan Brigade during the American Civil War[30]
- Gander: The WW2 mascot of the Royal Rifles of Canada, also known as "Sergeant Gander", which was killed in action at the Battle of Hong Kong when he carried a grenade away from wounded soldiers. For this, he was awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal retroactively in 2000.[31] A memorial statue can be viewed at the Gander Heritage Memorial Park (Gander, NL).[32]
- Hairy Man: The dog that helped Ann Harvey and her father and brother rescue 163 people from a shipwreck.
- Jeff: Wonderful gorilla-loving friend of Flagstaff, AZ; mascot of dream pop band the Sea Section [33]
- Josh: CH Darbydale's All Rise Pouch Cove: 2004 Best in Show winner at the Westminster Dog Show
- Leo: Matt Murray's younger dog
- Luath: Landseer Newfoundland pet of J. M. Barrie and the inspiration for "Nana," the Darling children's nurse in Peter Pan.
- Marlowe: Newfoundland/Golden Retriever Mix, known for being perfect and spoon-fed
- Napoleon the Wonder Dog: the famous circus dog from England in the 1860s, part of Van Hare's Magic Circus.
- Neptune: Sir John Franklin's dog who accompanied Franklin's lost expedition.
- Plato: pet of John James Audubon.
- Pluto: pet of the Croatian operatic soprano Ilma de Murska, which used to dine at table with her and was trained to eat a cooked fowl from a place setting without dripping gravy on the tablecloth.[34] Pluto lived in the 1860s.
- Robber: dog of Richard Wagner, which accompanied him on his flight from his creditors from Riga on a fishing boat; an event that inspired the opera The Flying Dutchman.[35]
- Russ: last dog of Richard Wagner, buried at the feet of his master in the composer's tomb in the park of Villa Wahnfried in Bayreuth, under his own plaque: "Here rests and watches Wagner's Russ."
- Sable Chief: WW1 mascot of Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
- Seaman: once thought to have been named Scannon, this dog was a companion of explorer Meriwether Lewis on the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806. His collar tag reads, The greatest traveller of my species. My name is SEAMAN, the dog of captain Meriwether Lewis, whom I accompanied to the Pacifick [sic] ocean through the interior of the continent of North America.[36]
- Smokey: the lion-styled mascot of the East Coast Bays Barracudas.
- Swansea Jack: famous Welsh rescue dog identified as a Newfoundland, but which had an appearance more like a modern Flat-Coated Retriever
Famous fictional Newfoundlands[edit]
- Bonkers: pet of the Percy family in The World According to Garp, by John Irving
- Carl: pet of Teddy Armstrong of Anne Of Windy Poplars, by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
- Crusoe: main character of The Dog Crusoe and His Master (1860), by R.M. Ballantyne.
- Curly: a minor character in Jack London's Call of the Wild
- Lion: pet of Henry Gowan in Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit
- Lou: companion to Officers Mahoney and Shtulman in the 1985 movie Police Academy 2
- Mother Teresa: major canine character in the movie Must Love Dogs
- Nana: The 'nurse' dog of Wendy, John and Michael in J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.
- Norma: Ippolit's dog in Dostoevsky's novel The Idiot Part three, Chapter 5, 1868
- Pilot: pet of Edward Fairfax Rochester in Charlotte Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre (1847), first described in chapter 12
- Pollux: pet of Lieutenant William Babbington in Patrick O'Brian's novel Desolation Island
- Rollo: Effi and Geert Von Instetten's dog in Effi Briest, by Theodor Fontane.
- Rigel: mythical pet of first officer William Murdoch aboard the RMS Titanic. Murdoch went down with the ship but Rigel swam for three hours next to a lifeboat until it was rescued by the RMS Carpathia. Rigel is renowned as a hero alerting the Carpathia's captain of the weakened survivors before the ship hit them. Rigel was adopted by crewman Jonas Briggs.[37]
- SONAR: The naval mascot, was "recruited" into the Canadian Forces Maritime Command in 2010 as part of the Canadian navy's centennial celebrations.[38]
- Tiger: companion of Arthur Gordon Pym in The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, a novel by Edgar Allan Poe (1838)
"The man they had got now was a jolly, light-hearted, thick-headed sort of a chap, with about as much sensitiveness in him as there might be in a Newfoundland puppy. You might look daggers at him for an hour and he would not notice it, and it would not trouble him if he did." Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat
"Newfoundland dogs are good to save children from drowning, but you must have a pond of water handy and a child, or else there will be no profit in boarding a Newfoundland." Josh Billings
"A man is not a good man to me because he will feed me if I should be starving, or warm me if I should be freezing, or pull me out of a ditch if I should ever fall into one. I can find you a Newfoundland dog that will do as much." Henry David Thoreau Walden
"Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices. This Praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just tribute to the Memory of Boatswain, a Dog." George Gordon, Lord Byron, Epitaph to a Dog.
"That boat, Rover by name, which, though now in strange seas, had often pressed the beach of Captain Delano's home, and, brought to its threshold for repairs, had familiarly lain there, as a Newfoundland dog; the sight of that household boat evoked a thousand trustful associations..." Herman Melville Benito Cereno
"Your fatuous specialist is now beginning to rebuke "secondrate" newspapers for using such phrases as "to suddenly go" and "to boldly say". I ask you, Sir, to put this man out without interfering with his perfect freedom of choice between "to suddenly go", "to go suddenly" and "suddenly to go". Set him adrift and try an intelligent Newfoundland dog in his place." George Bernard Shaw, letter to the Chronicle newspaper (1892)
- ^ Used as a nanny by the Darling family, Nana does not speak or do anything beyond the physical capabilities of a large dog, but acts with apparent understanding of her responsibilities. The character is played in stage productions by an actor in a dog costume. Barrie based the character of Nana on his dog Luath, a Newfoundland. However, in the animated Peter Pan Disney film, Nana was depicted as a St. Bernard. "Nana". neverpedia. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
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Further reading[edit]
- Kosloff, Joanna (2006). Newfoundlands: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding, Behavior, and Training. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. ISBN 978-0-7641-3399-2. OCLC 67840186.
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7. 2 cups of water
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You can not persistently behave in a way that is inconsistent along with your beliefs. In keeping with a report by the Yankee Group, a telecommunications and networking research firm, sales optimism and activity picked up in the small and midsize enterprise channel in the last six months. Your price range will show you how to see how your income and bills are averaging out over time and how much revenue or loss what you are promoting is seeing from month to month and total. One element of the In-Stat MDR analysis that we find especially helpful is the clear way they delineate the small and midsize enterprise market. That's based on the State Software Piracy Examine by the Business Software Alliance.
The complexity of the enterprise you are starting, the type of business you're beginning and your funding needs will determine what kind of marketing strategy you want. Small business people in Russia and other countries say corruption and arbitrary enforcement of legal guidelines is without doubt one of the largest drags on development. Both sign in to your My Small Business portal and choose the Advertising Pack Tab, or click Request beneath to enter your particulars. You probably have ever been interested in acquisition accounting within the banking business , this put up is for you. You have decided how you'll run your business and manage your business's finances. Because small business is a multi-tasking environment, the individuals who make technology-purchasing selections are more likely to have multiple areas of responsibility.
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Venture capitalists need to see enterprise plans that clearly define the markets for a enterprise. Software program like that being developed at USC could go a great distance in avoiding the type of negativity that often outcomes from such frustration. The Employees Comp Insider is an attention-grabbing example of an established business using a weblog to speak with customers.
In addition to guaranteeing that the business has sufficient capital, the small enterprise owner should even be aware of contribution margin ( gross sales minus variable costs ). To break even, the business must be capable of reach a stage of sales where the contribution margin equals fixed prices After they first begin out, many small business owners underneath price their merchandise to a point where even at their maximum capacity, it might be inconceivable to break even.


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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Whedon on Courage and Equality
Whedon shows in a few moments of a speech why his work is so strong - it's worth watching every moment of this, as he steers you through his thoughts and reflections and his experiences.
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Buffy was great, but I was really fond of Firefly. That show had so much potential. The movie was fun and all, but I would have liked the series to continue. Any word on Whedon's Wonder Woman?ReplyDelete
Me too, Wednesday. I thought the Serenity movie advanced the Firefly story really well and still left room for more stories.ReplyDelete
Last I read about Wonder Woman was that Joss has turned in a script and the selection of the Wonder Woman herself is the next task. Joss says he doesn't want a "star" for the part.
Plus, I thought the least the X-Men moviemakers could have done was give Joss credit for the storyline of the most recent movie! yeesh.
i've heard her name mentioned, John.ReplyDelete
and i'm kinda partial to Firefly cast member Morena Baccarin.
just no Jolie or Zeta-Jones types.


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Keanu Charles Reeves was born on September 2nd, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon. After his parents got divorced, his mother moved the family first to Australia, and then to New York before finally settling in Toronto.
Keanu's first gigs were on stage, in TV commercials, and in short films. Keanu is dyslexic, and in high school excelled at ice hockey but not academics. His first studio movie role was a hockey goalie in Youngblood (1986), which was filmed in Canada. Shortly after the film was released, Keanu dropped out of school and drove to Hollywood to pursue acting.
Keanu has acted in many films including Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Johnny Mnemonic, but is probably best known for his role as Neo in The Matrix trilogy.


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Student Work Permits
Working Papers
If you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain a work permit before starting a new job M.G.L. c. 149, 86-89. The following are the steps you should take; please note that a Physicians Certificate of Health is required only of 14 and 15 year-olds.
Once signed by the employer, physician (if under 16), parents, and student; the papers and a birth certificate should be presented to the secretary in either the main maroon office or main gold office.
Student must be present.


text: While they're busy learning, exploring, and asking questions, kids are also busy growing. And while they're growing, it's so much fun for them to keep track of their progress This board book unfolds to a delightfully illustrated animal-themed growth chart that comes ready to hang and makes a bright and beautiful addition to any child's room. Keep track of the changes through the years, and when your little one is all grown up, it becomes a keepsake you'll cherish for years to come. This book is printed with your child's future in mind, using soy inks and FSC-certified paper.


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Health Insurance is required by each and every individual and family, as healthcare cost is arising day-by-day. It is must to have a basic health cover, which can offer coverage against escalating medical costs. Health insurance plan can easily be issued by paying an annual premium amount.
For buying insurance, you need not submit any proof or document, apart from cheque or draft as a premium to buy a policy. Depending upon the age limits, you might have to submit the proof of medical fitness, subject to terms and conditions of the company. You might face the need of submitting the ID proof and medical document at the time of making claim.
Here we put before you certain important necessities that should be checked before buying insurance.
Buying heatlh insurance in India has become easy for all with the onset of buy online feature. One of such companies that care for the changing market dynamics and an individual needs is Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company, a joint venture between the Apollo Group of Hospitals and Munich Re's newest business segment, Munich Health.
Apollo Munich has recently launched its buying insurance online feature to help clients to make their purchase at their convenience.
Our team of experts has considered all the above mentioned points while designing product's features. In addition to it, we also keep an eye on changing market dynamics and individual's need and thus, bring the best-in class products.


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Notice Of Intent
The *Notice of Intent (click link to view document) is basically a permit application that was approved by TDEC for issuance of the NOC. The NOI outlines the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for each of the six minimum control measures that will be utilized, defined measurable goals intended to show compliance with the General Permit, and defined how documentation will occur for all compliance efforts. The City is required to complete defined program elements over a five-year period and provide yearly progress reports.
* Appendix to the NOI are not included, but can be viewed at the Public Works Department, Engineering Office.


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FIESTA HERMOSA: When people in other cities wonder how we get summer going here in Los Angeles, they likely imagine a large, beach-close arts and crafts festival, and food booths galore, and happy, shoulder-baring people walking the pier. And they'd be completely right. The Hermosa Beach tradition sets up shop for three days from Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30.
JAZZREGGAE FESTIVAL: We've always liked that this venerable, UCLA-based sound bash happens on the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. We also like that one day is broken down for the jams -- that's May 29 this year, and Lupe Fiasco headlines -- and that it is all about reggae on Monday (Steel Pulse is the main act). And one more thing to give it up for? It's celebrating 25 years in 2011.
OUTDOOR CINEMA FOOD FEST: The summertime tradition does involve cinema and food. Boy heck does it, and by "boy heck" we mean that several food trucks gather near the largest outdoor screen in the west. First movie up? "There's Something About Mary." Opening night happens at LA State Historic Park on Saturday, May 28.
CITY OF ANGELS WINE FEST: Zucca Ristorante, Kendall's Brasserie, Conway Family Vineyards, and Hunt Cellars are just a few of the eateries and wineries set to show at this afternoon-long Music Center Plaza party. The date's Monday, May 30, and you can by a ticket just for food, or one that'll let you sip some vino, too. Given the location, you won't be surprised to learn that there will indeed be music to sup/sip by.
HITCHCOCK x 2: Not *every* screen in Los Angeles will be showing the films of a certain puckish director, but it may seem like it. Multiple gems will be screen at both The Egyptian and Cinespia over the long weekend. And will "Vertigo" be shown at both places? We wouldn't have asked in that sassy way if the answer was anything but yes indeedy.


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Running a small business is not easy. There are a lot of things that you have to do, but you only have a limited number of employees. You can't keep hiring people to do the work since it could increase your overall expenses. The good thing though is that you can still make the most out of the team that you already have to ensure that other aspects of the business are kept running.
Small business owners usually ask the employees to multitask. This means that the employees have to be flexible enough to carry out different jobs. If you are running a small business, then you can also ask your employees to be a part of the creative team dealing with your advertising strategies.
The responsibilities
This team is tasked to ensure that the materials released for advertising have been edited before final printing. They may also come up with fresh ideas to promote the business. It would be great to have as many points of views as possible to come up with great results. Ultimately, you will be the one to approve the decision.
Another responsibility is to compare and contrast your advertising strategies with direct competitors. It does not mean that you have to copy what they are doing. You just have to use them as a benchmark on how you can make your advertising strategy better. You can also evaluate their strategies and determine if what they have done worked for them, or you can come up with a much better strategy.
The various ideas coming from the team can be used for leaflet printing, roller banners, exhibition stands and pop up banners. However, despite variety, you don't want to overwhelm your target audience with so much different information that they end up being confused.
Key to success
Forming the team to deal with flyer printing and other advertising tools is just the first step. You still have to go through a lot of processes to ensure the success of your business. Of course, advertising is just a tool, but not the end goal. You need to work hard to improve your products as well. You may also experience several problems along the way. Some of your campaigns will be a hit and some others won't be. It is just a matter of how you improve each strategy as you move along. You must also study your target audience to determine the best approach to win their hearts.
In the end, it could lead to the success of your business. With the right printing companies that you partner with, you will gradually build the image of your business.
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I hope you all had an awesome halloween, some of you might even still be out trick-or-treating or enjoying other festivities! We got the kids dressed in their costumes and out trick-or-treating pretty early and wrapped up quickly.
Not because it was raining, or cold (like it is on Halloween at home in Seattle), but because my kids were scared out of their wits. Trick-or-treating around Southern Cali is not for the faint of heart. Many of the houses in my SIL's neighborhood were tricked out with super creepy decorations and had "live" zombies, monsters, and serial killers walking around to add some more fear to the experience.
One house we went to, you had to walk through a courtyard to get to the door, and my poor kids had to go through a fear factory before being completely surprised (and not in a good way) when Mike Meyers (from "Halloween") jumped out of the fog and scared the crap out of them. Easton and my niece ran screaming and crying out of there so fast, it was intense. It was sad and funny all at once. lol
Needless to say, our night ended quickly because the kids were begging to go home. The good news is, that once we got inside and they started munching on candy, they were totally fine. Just hope they were scarred for life. ;-)
Tomorrow, we're hitting Universal Studios! I'm stoked!
So that's what our Halloween night was like. How was yours???


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Dr. Enikő Nagy DLA is an associate professor at The University of Szeged, Faculty of Music.
She studied viola at the Bartók Béla Conservatory of Music in Budapest with István Vermes and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest with György Konrád; graduating summa cum laude. While she was still studying she was invited to teach at the Bartók Béla Conservatory and later also taught at the Music Academy of Budapest.
Through several master courses, she came into contact with outstanding musicians including György Kurtág, Simon Standage, Zoltán Tóth (Lyon), Albert Simon, Ferenc Rados. After the master course held by Sándor Végh in the Music Academy (1987), she was invited to join the world famous Camerata Academica Salzburg. Ms. Nagy is also a founding member of the Budapest Festival Orchestra with Iván Fischer).
From 1992 to 1997 her concert tours were extensive; with the Danubius and later the Camerata Budapest String Quartets with Vilmos Oláh with a performance of Bartók's six string quartets in Reims, France. Dr. Enikő Nagy has recorded on CD's, and performed on both Radio and TV recordings (Decca, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Munich; Naxos, Hungaroton,, and others.)
Her interest in contemporary music has acquainted her with several composers of our time, premiering as soloist or ensemble member works by György Orbán, János Vajda, György Kurtág, Iván Madarász, András Mihály, Sándor Balassa, Emil Petrovics, Péter Tóth.
Dr. Enikő Nagy regularly plays in concerts as soloist and chamber musician at home and abroad.


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Don't Worry, Be Happy, Get Botox! Although I am not a fan of ironing, or for that matter, any domestic chore, injecting Botox to the area between the eyes and to the lines of the forehead is akin to ironing them out. The wrinkle free period lasts 4-6 months on...
Taking the leap towards undergoing cosmetic surgery is a decision that may be one of the most important ones you make in your lifetime. The most important ingredient in that decision is the information that you are able to gather. It is a daunting task, having to educate yourself about affordable liposuction, a permanent makeup procedure, a Mommy Makeover or any other procedure. Information will place you firmly in the driver's seat. Information after all, is power.
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Consider cosmetic surgery or noninvasive procedures to give yourself a boost. Surgery and even some mundane procedures carry risk. As a Registered Nurse, I can help you manage the risks and reap the rewards. However, doing extensive research on affordable cosmetic surgery, looking for the perfect surgeon, knowing all the do's and don'ts pertaining to safety, among others, can be pretty time-consuming. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and worried that you may not make the right decision. Fear of the unknown is essentially human.
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Seeing a 20,000 Watt Light Bulb Light Up Is Totally Blinding
"JESUS H. TAPDANCING CHRIST I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT" – Jake Blues.
"JESUS H. TAPDANCING CHRIST I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT" – Jake Blues.
Just because you've completely shunned ebooks and e-readers doesn't mean you can't let a little technology improve your reading experience.
Jake, son of James, has turned his attention to making a better light. We've been thinking about lighting the wrong way for years, apparently.
You don't even need to take any drugs to be able to watch this for hours.
It's reckoned that displays using these LEDs could provide the same level of brightness as regular screens while requiring less power.
Lighting keeping you up a night? Philips is joining the warmer tone revolution.
Now that almost everyone on the planet has seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it's officially time for BB-8 to finally take the merchandising torch from R2-D2. We'll definitely miss Artoo, but how could we ever say no to products like this life-size BB-8 floor lamp? Read more >>
Say what you will about how comfortable a hammock is for sleeping, Eagles Nest Outfitters is working to make them just a bit more hospitable.
The perfect-for-winter accessory will be available in July.
Calling Sony's new smart light a "light" is doing this weird gizmo a disservice—It's much more than that.
Before you buy a batch of discounted LED lights for next year's Christmas tree, you might want to consider putting that money towards a projector instead — one that'll guarantee that your living room holiday decor will far outshine your neighbours' efforts. Read more >>
That's according to regulator Ofcom, whose report paints a damning picture of nationwide broadband speeds.
Electricity doesn't grow on trees but it can be generated with their help.
Paper lanterns are fragile enough as it is, but now there's even more reason to take good care of these ones from Think Geek.
Two bulbs: one to keep you up and one to knock you out. Just don't get them mixed up otherwise hilarity ensues.
Indicator lights are usually more visible to other drivers than pedestrians, so Mitsubishi Electric is developing a new system that projects the vehicle's intended path, making it more obvious to everyone around it.


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Grassroots activism is gaining steam in its effectiveness and popularity as a tool for change. Grassroots activism is a termed used to describe a social change, that is brought about or whose need is brought to attention, by a small group of average citizens with no high ranking political position or power in any affiliation. To make it even more simple, it is a movement for change enacted by everyday people and not a political party.
It starts with a small group of people with the same idea. Several grassroots movements have been born from a small collective of people that could be neighbors, co-workers, or just friends. The idea to make a change typically comes from an injustice that is not being addressed by larger law making entities. It is common for these issue to have been presented time and again by private citizens or smaller entities, but ignored or dismissed by larger law making factions.
Grassroots activism and movements are becoming popular because they are easy to start, no cause is off limits, and with hard work and endurance, it has been proven to enact substantial change. Anyone make the decision to create a grassroots movement. Any topic or cause can be made into a movement. The validity and importance of your topic or cause will be reflected in the support gathered.
Important and popular grassroots movements have enacted profound and wide-reaching change and attention. Several important environmental causes have had their beginnings in grassroots activism. A current example is the movement created by the Standing Rock Sioux Indian tribe protesting the construction and use of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Several grassroots environmental organizations have also become publicity behemoths worldwide. One such famous organization is Greenpeace. A public protest, against an Alaskan nuclear bomb testing in 1969, was perpetuated by a married couple and their friends. They perpetuated the singular protest into a continuing protest for the several subsequent bomb tests that would follow the 1969 bombing. The need to bring more environmental atrocities to the attention of the public became clear and Greenpeace was born. What was once a local cause perpetuated by a few people is now a world-wide organization that has helped to enact several legislations and laws protecting the environment and animals.
Grassroots activism is an effective tool for change that can be used by anyone. There are no limitations as to who can start a movement and what the movement is about. All it takes is an idea that is shared by a few others and some dedication.


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Akzonobel's investment signals overhaul for Dulux Decorator Centre
Published: 25 June, 2014
As part of AkzoNobel's investment across its trade paint division, Dulux Decorator Centre is unveiling a brand new-look for its nationwide network of stores.
AkzoNobel has invested £12m into its trade business as part of its drive to alter perceptions across the industry, with the ultimate aim of making painters and decorators known for their professionalism, quality and craftsmanship.
The most significant change Dulux Decorator Centre customers will notice is a brand new look across every aspect of the stores, both inside and out. The stores have a new logo, which features the same flourish design of its sister brands, Dulux Trade and Dulux. This move is part of all AkzoNobel brands working harder together to raise standards and change the way people think and feel about the decorating trade.
As part of AkzoNobel's wider investment in its trade businesses, Dulux Decorator Centre customers will also benefit from a number of improved and even more durable formulations across the Dulux Trade product portfolio. This includes key improvements to its core emulsion range and new product launches in water-based trim paints.
This major project has seen Dulux Decorator Centre overhaul every customer touch point to bring it in line with the new brand, including signage, stationery and fascia throughout 188 centres up and down the UK. Online visitors to www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk will also see a fresh website, providing access to products, as well as help and support on technical issues for decorators. The new website has been streamlined to make it even easier to navigate, and is supported by a new app so decorators can get the advice they need on the go, 24 hours a day.
In line with the AkzoNobel's Planet Possible sustainability mission, it has also invested in a new fleet of vans, which help to reduce its CO2 output by 182 tonnes per annum*.
In addition, customers will also see the roll out in stores of the new AkzoNobel trade paint brand Armstead Trade, which will replace Glidden Trade. Available now, Armstead Trade is formulated to give a reliable finish at a great price, complementing the Dulux Trade offer.
Joanna Williams, senior marketing manager at Dulux Decorator Centre, explained: "These investments support the new vision for Dulux Decorator Centre, which is focused on working with our customers to help deliver brighter futures for them and their clients.
"Our in-store experts are passionate about what they do and have been trained to support decorators throughout every job. Ultimately, we want to build partnerships with our customers and ensure we provide them with the best possible experience when buying trade products, so that they, in turn, are equipped to deliver outstanding and truly professional results."
To celebrate the brighter new stores, Dulux Decorator Centre is hosting a range of in-store activities, including 25% off all Dulux Trade products in June and a competition for one lucky customer to win a van in July.
*This is based on litres purchased in 2013.


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Santiago's inside-the-park home run overturned
Reds third baseman Ramon Santiago appeared to have an inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the second inning of today's series finale against the Brewers. But umpires overturned their call, ruling Santiago out because of fan interference.
With one out and nobody on, Brewers right fielder Logan Schafer leaped to try to catch Santiago's shot as it appeared to sail over the fence. But a fan reached over the fence with a glove, interfering with Schafer.
After Santiago's blast had been ruled in play, the Crew Chief initiated a review to determine whether the fan interfered. When the call was overturned, the batter/runner was automatically out.
The explanation: "After review, the Replay Official rules that a fan interfered with the play and that MIL RF Logan Schafer would have caught the ball."
Related: Reds put Pena on paternity list, rest Votto
Also: Ex-Red Willis agrees to terms with Bridgeport Bluefish


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Vatican City, May 4, 2013 / 06:06 am ().- The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is no longer the pontiff.
"The problem now is whether the Pope Emeritus can keep that same coat of arms or not," said Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo.
"And as a person who has always dedicated himself to this, I say 'no,'" he told CNA during a May 2 interview.
The cardinal, who served from 1990 to 1998 as the first Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Palestine, designed Benedict's coat of arms in 2005.
His fascination with ecclesiastical heraldry is a lifelong interest. And that has led him to design the coat of arms for many Catholic institutions, bishops and cardinals.
But now he believes that the "coat of arms needs to be transformed to show that he is a Pope Emeritus," he stated.
He has drawn up a new coat of arms, which he believes could be used now by the former pontiff.
He moved the big keys of Saint Peter from the back of the coat of arms to the top part of the shield and made them much smaller.
"That shows that he had a historic possession but not a current jurisdiction," said the cardinal.
He also included the motto that Benedict used as a cardinal at the bottom, a feature that a papal coat of arms does not include.
"But this is only a proposal, it isn't official," Cardinal Lanza di Montezemolo qualified.
"I allowed myself to send him a note with suggestions because the elements of jurisdiction in effect need to be removed," he stated.
The cardinal told how Benedict replied to him with a note stating that he felt "very unsure" and that he "does not dare."
"But we will see, because the topic is still open," said the expert in ecclesiastical heraldry.
He explained that while Pope Francis did not ask for his services, Benedict XVI contacted him as soon as he was elected Pope.
"He called on me the following day at 8 o'clock in the morning at the Saint Martha residency," the cardinal recalled.
"I asked him what he wanted, he showed me the coat of arms that he had as Archbishop of Munich and as cardinal, and then asked me what I thought about it," he said.
The cardinal answered him that it was good, but "not very correct" because it had four parts with two repeated elements.
"I suggested to put the main elements in three parts, and he replied he did not want the papal tiara," said Cardinal Lanza di Montezemolo.
"He had a very clear idea of what he wanted, so I proposed some arrangements and I designed eight trials after working all day and night," he recounted.
The next day the cardinal returned to the Saint Martha's at 8:00 a.m. with the eight samples and Benedict chose one "very decisively" and signed it.
"It's interesting how decided he was in adding and removing certain elements on the design," the cardinal commented.
"I suggested using the miter, the symbol of the bishops."
'But one wouldn't be able to see the difference between a coat of arms of a bishop and that of a Pope,'" Benedict XVI replied.
The cardinal added the keys of Saint Peter behind the coat of arms. Below, he added the pallium, which had never been done by a previous Pope, to show the collegiality between the Pope and the bishops.
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Coastal Cleanup nets 7.5 tons of marine litter
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources reports that more than 1,260 volunteers took part in a cleanup effort on Mississippi's beaches and waterways. Saturday's cleanup took place at 49 designated sites during the 25th annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup. In a news release, the department said Sunday that the 1,266 volunteers picked up 934 bags of trash. ...Read More »
Federal shutdown at end, but too late for Gulf Islands cleanup
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Even though the federal shutdown has ended, Gulf Islands National Seashore is not participating in this Saturday's Mississippi Coastal Cleanup. Yesterday, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources sent out a news release about the barrier islands being closed for the cleanup. Despite the federal government being reopened late yesterday, the islands will remain closed and will ...Read More »
Lack of customers forces shutdown of recycling service
COLUMBUS — Mississippi Industrial Waste is ending its curbside recycling program. The Commercial Dispatch reports that the company has notified customers the service will end Sept. 30. "Due to the low number of customers that make up our daily routes and their geographic distances, it simply costs more to transport these materials than we receive in revenue," the company said ...Read More »
DeSoto County finds money in the trash
HERNANDO — DeSoto County has pulled some good numbers from the trash. Officials have reported 86.1 tons of rubbish collected from last week's annual cleanup — a six-ton increase over the previous year — and a $190,000 refund to the county from disposal vendor Allied Waste Industries to correct a six-year billing error. "It shows the people care about their ...Read More »
Councilman says donation is legal, won't repay money
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Air Force base wins award for recycling efforts
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In spite of the inclement weather predictions, there were overflowing crowds at the second annual Cape Coral Outdoor Boat Show held at the German American Club this past weekend.
"I'm very pleased with the crowds so far," organizer Donald Ware said Friday night. "This show has just gotten bigger, bigger, bigger and better."
The three-day expo began Friday morning and ran into late Sunday afternoon.
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The Encore electric/paddle boat was one of the vessels featured at this past weekend's Cape Coral Outdoor Expo and Boat Show.
"I'm very happy we retained about 90 percent of our vendors from last year," Ware said. "The number of vendors has increased by 20 but the number of boats has quadrupled."
Panga Boats USA is located in Cape Coral and is the largest Yamaha Imemsa Panga dealer in the United States. Panga Boats USA has been in the boat design and manufacturing business since 1985.
Roger Harmon, owner of Panga Boats USA said, "We had a good show last year and sold about 6 boats. That's why we're back this year."
Last year the Cape Coral Boat Expo attracted numerous smaller vendors but this year it attracted many of the larger boat vendors.
"This year we were able to bring in Marine Max, Fishtale Marina, Marina Mike's and all of the heavy hitters," Ware said. "And, we have so many boats we had to enlarge the space."
Action Craft Boats returned to this year's Expo.
"We came back because last year we not only sold boats at the Expo, we were still receiving contacts from people about 8 months after the expo," Larry Lengel said.
"A great addition to this year's Expo is Jim Griffiths, owner of Nautical Mile Magazine," Ware said. "Jim suggested having a fishing seminar tent where fishing seminars go on all day by some of the best fishing guides in the world."
"Last year I rented a booth to hand out copies of the Nautical Mile," Griffiths said. "But this year Donald Ware contacted me about hosting the fishing seminars which led into me helping him promote the event."
There were plenty of fishing seminars where visitors could learn from the best guides in the area: Rob Mody, Chuck Downs, Gregg McKee, Mike Wright, Kayak Fishing Guide Josh Harvell, Mike Avion, Josh Olive and New York City retired fireman Jerry Geyer.
Geyer recently caught his 900th tarpon and offered about 30 minutes on the intricacies of tarpon fishing.
"FishWare Outfitters gave away 200 free T-shirts to the first 200 people that arrived each day," Ware said. "This year we tried to have something for every active lifestyle and budget from fishing boats to electric boats to the three-wheel Polaris Slingshot."


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The ICBL turns 20!
To kick off the celebrations, ICBL founding member Human Rights Watch hosted an event in New York in the fringes of the UN General Assembly's First Committee on Disarmament. The event took place on 19 October and celebrated the ICBL's legacy, as well as drawing together some of the world's leading disarmament campaigners to learn lessons from this Nobel Peace Prizewinning campaign's success, and share their own views on how to maintain the movement in the future. If you missed the live streaming of the event, then you can watch the moderated disccusion here - it's well worth checking out!
A birthday celebration to remember! This anniversary is a momentous time for our many global members, partner agencies and the governments who have worked with us over the years to achieve our ongoing aim of a world free of landmines.Our anniversary is a call to action - for civil society, governments and partners – to keep working together to make our shared achievable goal – a world without mines – a reality. ICBL campaigners in at least 22 countries will be celebrating with action over the course of the next few weeks - pushing states to work even harder to take the final steps needed to rid the world of landmines for good.Here you can read in detail about - ICBL activities taking place all over the world from U.S.A to Nepal, Afghanistan to Bosnia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to France. If you plan to arrange an event and haven't yet told us about it, please do! We will add it to this list. We encourage all our campaign members and partner agencies to use our 20th anniversary logo on your websites and social media networks, your newsletters and any other publications in the coming weeks.ResourcesKeep up to date with everything happening via our Facebook page and Twitter account, or by searching on Twitter using the hashtag #ICBL20.- Campaigner interviews: read about the people behind the movement - interviews with a selection of ICBL campaigners- Chronology: view or download the ICBL chronology - 20 years of work by a dynamic, lifesaving campaign. - Leaflet: view or download the leaflet introducing the ICBL - perfect for people who don't know about us yet! The leaflet is also available in Arabic, French, and Spanish.- Logos: download the logos in JPEG format and guidelines on how to use them.- Logo for Facebook profile photo: use this resized logo for your profile picture.- Video: check out and make use of the newly created ICBL 20th anniversary video as part of your campaigning.Messages Throughout 2012, the ICBL has used our anniversary to bring the landmine problem, the Mine Ban Treaty and its achievements, as well as the success of this unique global movement, back into public attention. We want to highlight that although much has been achieved, much more still needs to be done to bring a full stop to the devastation mines still cause.As the ICBL prepares for the Twelfth Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty, being held in Geneva 3 - 10 December 2012, our network is continuing to challenge the international community to reinvigorate its commitment to reaching a mine-free world, and to act to achieve this aim within years, not decades. We also want this anniversary to celebrate the power of civil society as a driving force to make a real difference in the world, and promote the model of partnership between NGOs, governments and international organizations as the most effective catalyst for change. HistoryThe foundation of this unique and unprecedented campaign lies with six concerned NGOs who had been documenting the devastation anti-personnel landmines were causing to civilians all over the world and had decided enough was enough – the humanitarian community had to act and stop the terror this weapon was causing.In October 1992 leading representatives from Human Rights Watch, Handicap International, MAG (Mines Advisory Group), Physicians for Human Rights, medico internationaland VVAF (Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation) met at Human Rights Watch's New York offices with a view to beginning a movement to ban this terrible weapon. This is how the ICBL was born.Jody Williams, Nobel Laureate, who was co-recipient of the 1997 Peace Prize,was appointed co-ordinator of the campaign, oversaw its growth to include hundreds of national and international NGOs from around the world. Today, the ICBL has dedicated national campaigning organisations in some 100 countries and across many disciplines: human rights, children's rights, development issues, refugee issues and medical and humanitarian relief. Right from the beginning the diversity, expertise and flexibility of the ICBL's global campaign were its biggest strengths, and within just five years of being founded it had successfully lobbied for a global ban on the use, manufacture, stockpile and transfer of anti-personnel mines.


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Mazda CX-9 Passenger Floor Leak
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2008 CX-9. First problem was when the car turned off the HVAC fans turned on for approx. 1 minute. The dealer replaced a relay and it fixed that problem.
Now when the wheel is turned (about a quarter turn or more) the fans turn on, and the passenger floor mat and carpet under the mat is soaking wet. The dealer stated that they don't know what's wrong and we should try to keep the fresh air setting closed during rainy days!!!
Any input would be appreciated.
Now when the wheel is turned (about a quarter turn or more) the fans turn on, and the passenger floor mat and carpet under the mat is soaking wet. The dealer stated that they don't know what's wrong and we should try to keep the fresh air setting closed during rainy days!!!
Any input would be appreciated.
All signs indicate that you need another more capable dealer. :mad:
I have a 2008, not a single problem you indicated.
I leave my A/C to auto since I got it two years ago.0
vg33e power Posts: 3141 - You definately need a more capable and willing dealership.
2 - Fans coming on when turning the wheels...you definately have an electrical problem, have it looked at by the more capable and willing dership.
3 - Carpet wet...sounds like your drain tube for the evaporator is either sitting inside the cabin instead of extending all the way out into the outside, or the drain tube is clogged up not draining properly and water accumulating inside the evaporator case and seeping through into the carpet.0
Going to a new dealer on Monday, I'll post the results.
robh63 Posts: 4Did not see your posting of results. I saw your post since we had water in the passenger side of the cabin. Our '08 CX-9 was previously owned. The problem is the drain lines from the sunroof and the evaporator line from the A/C were clogged. It took two visits to remedy. The problem only occurred when the A/C was on, which is why it didn't happen the first three months when the weather was cooler.
The first time the dealer flushed the sunroof drain lines and lots of leaves and dirt flushed out. Took it home and same problem. You could hear the water shifting in the fan unit as you turned just enough to allow the blades to contact the water and throw it in the cabin. Another dealer said there is a hidden drain line under the exhaust that services the A/C evaporator line. The dealer had to put a hanger up there to finally clear it and they got a shower. All is fine now. Lesson: Don't park your CX-9 under trees apparently. Not sure if the owner did this with his sunroof open, but who knows. If you garage them, you shouldn't have a problem, so they say. But if your cx9 is in dusty, dirty, leafy conditions, you may want to flush the lines from your sunroof annually.0
myvanny Posts: 6I have a 2008 CX-9 and its warranty is expiring in December 2010. Overall I've been very happy with the car but lately it has been having few issues. I noticed the fan would come on after I turn the car off. Also I noticed that there was lots of water on the passenger side mat. Initially I thought I had dropped a bottle but on investigation my wife noticed that It was leaking from inside the dashboard. Took it to the dealer in Staten Island and he said the evaporator drain is clogged and it meant that water was not draining. According to him if dry leaves fall and crumble through the windshield grill clogging this drain. Of course now it is all moldy in there. He told me it is a maintenance issue and Mazda would not cover it as part of the regular warranty. So charged me 300 bucks extra on top of the 600 he is charging to to the 30,000 mile servicing plus 100 that he is charging to hook the computer to find why I'm having all these problems. Is this all normal to pay so much while the car is still in warranty? Also this drain problem seems like a design flaw to me. I have had a honda for 10 years now and never had such issues. Any comments would be much appreciated.0
A/C fan come-on issue requires replacing two relays. There is a TSB for it.
30K service is a waste of money.
Do mantanence by the schedule in the owners' manual.
Dealer loves those XXk service package - big ripoff.
Especially the cabin air filter. Dealer charges you $80 easily, when it actually costs about $10 for the part, and 1 minute to install it.
Water problem?
I don't have this problem, but I do clean debris regular for any vehicles I own(ed).0
davicho Posts: 190What Ceric said X 2 ----^
BTW, the relay part number is G115-67-730, you will need two of them one for the front blower and one for the rear one.
Good luck!0
cx9nj Posts: 1Can someone tell me where the ac drain is so that i can unclog it.0
If you haven't found it already, the AC evaporator drain plug is located on the driver's side, under the vehicle, on the upslope for the "transmission hump" & under the silver protective sheeth. The drain plug is a white plastic grommet which makes a sharp upturn immediately. Trying to clean the drain tube with a hanger is difficult but an air hose, if you have a compressor, works well. Be prepared to get wet if the evaporator is full & you've already gotten water on your mats as the water will come gushing out after the block is cleared.0
daniel3b Posts: 1I am having the same problem, went under the car but couldn't find the white plug, i am afraid to end up making things worst, Did you get it done? Was difficult? Could you take a picture of the plug? I am on a really tied budge and don't wanna take the car to the dealer . Any help would be great appreciated. Thank you, Daniel.0
I'm heading out the door soon & don't have time to take pics but if you find the silver heat shield on the driver's side of the underbody, you're close. This shield would be in the area next to the driver's right foot. Peel the shield back a few inches & you'll find the white plug - it's less than an inch in diameter. As mentioned, I tried a hanger with no luck so you may need to find an alternate method to clear the obstruction. Good luck!0
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Date: 9th September 2014 14:11
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Chief Officer Bowron
I am formulating a serious Professional Standards Complaint against you in your capacity as Chief Officer of the States of Jersey Police Force (SOJP).
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