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SharePoint upgrade requires sharp focus on planning, user preparation
Users and consultants alike point to focusing SharePoint upgrade efforts by planning carefully and preparing end users for all the latest features.
Now that SharePoint 2013 is on the shelves, preparing end users to handle all the new features added to the collaboration software is a must for ensuring a successful move to the latest version. And that requires heavy amounts of up-front planning by IT and collaboration teams, according to consultants and administrators experienced with a SharePoint upgrade.
Upgrading to the new version has its advantages. With SharePoint 2013, companies can expect a significantly improved user experience, said Mark Gilbert, lead SharePoint analyst at research and consulting company Gartner Inc. in Stamford, Conn.
"SharePoint has been criticized -- people will talk about sites as being very 'SharePoint-y' and not [offering] a flexible, rich user experience," he said. But the enhancements in SharePoint 2013 include a better user interface, additional social networking features such as microblogging and activity streams, and more functional mobile capabilities using HTML5, Gilbert added.
The richer social networking functionality enables end users to tag other users, making it easier to reference discussions in the collaboration platform, said Jennifer Mason, a SharePoint consultant at Rackspace US Inc.'s SharePoint911 unit in Maineville, Ohio. SharePoint 2013 also offers an easy-to-use button for sharing content with peers, she said.
The latest release includes other features as well -- for example, Mason cited an option that lets users preview a document before opening it by simply hovering over its icon with a mouse. "As releases go, [SharePoint 2013] is more interactive, with [support for] different devices and ways to access content," she said.
Prepare users for the changes
Because of all the new features, though, IT and collaboration managers in charge of upgrades should anticipate a lot of planning before getting started, said Sharon Weaver, knowledge management technology director at Black & Veatch, an engineering and construction company in Overland Park, Kan. Weaver helped usher in an upgrade from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010 at the company.
As with SharePoint 2013, the 2010 release significantly expanded the available features in the software. "When you're looking at 2010," Weaver said, "the biggest thing is that it has a lot of options." The key to managing a successful SharePoint upgrade, she added, is to examine the new version carefully and determine how it will be used internally and how the governance model will work.
"It's vital that the IT management understands what the needs of the organization are before rolling out full functionality," agreed John Schaefer, senior manager of digital content at Black & Veatch. Because of all the capabilities and tools built into SharePoint, rolling out unneeded functions to the business will be a big waste of time, he said.
In particular, IT managers and SharePoint administrators need to make sure that end users are ready for the changes, whether an upgrade is to SharePoint 2010 or 2013.
"Communicate how you're moving [to the new platform] and what the value is for them," said Jason Parks, a principal at Higgins & Parks LLC, a Web design and marketing services firm in Buffalo, N.Y. Parks, a former national practice director for a global IT consultancy, suggested starting the upgrade with a kick-off meeting laying out the purpose, timeline and other details. He said the upgrade leader should also explain the responsibilities of the IT department and various business units typically called upon to assist with migrating required content to the new version.
At Houston-based oil and gas company Linn Energy LLC, the upgrade team documented changes for users well before a SharePoint upgrade to 2010. "The best thing we did to prepare the users was communicating with them and making sure that they understood the new features," said Erich Braentner, a supervisor at Linn.
Another organization that upgraded to SharePoint 2010 is the Regional Municipality of Niagara, a group of 12 towns and cities in southern Ontario that is testing SharePoint 2013. "There's not a lot of hard training required [as part of a SharePoint upgrade]," said Paul Di Felice, associate director of IT consulting and analysis for the regional body. But he added that IT staff and SharePoint admins should be available for questions, comments and even rants throughout the transition and afterward, so that users will feel like their needs are being met.
"Just letting people vent, question and learn is a big deal in terms of adoption," Di Felice said. "A small [problem] will grow if you're not there to deal with it."
Document your infrastructure
A company's technology infrastructure also needs to be prepared for upgrading to a new version of SharePoint, and as part of that process, it's important to document the existing features and services in a SharePoint environment as well as the new ones that will be deployed in the upgrade, said Brad Shannon, an application services engineer at eGroup, a technology consultancy in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
More about SharePoint upgrades and its collaboration capabilities
Learn how to make sure SharePoint backup steps work to preserve critical information
Watch a video of SharePoint users talking about the Yammer social integration
Find out about new apps and a simplified user interface in SharePoint 2013
Read a Q&A about deployment plans with SharePoint governance guru Susan Hanley
"If you don't know what you have in your environment, you're going to find out the hard way," Shannon said, explaining that the more detailed the documentation of the current environment is, the better an organization can prepare for the SharePoint upgrade.
Companies should also start with a clean SharePoint farm, Shannon advised. "That means you don't have anything on the farm you don't need," he said. Sometimes SharePoint systems will include items used for testing purposes that were never fully deployed or removed. Leaving them in place can create more work for SharePoint administrators, Shannon said.
Above all, make sure the business knows what it wants before an upgrade and build that into your plans, said Black & Veatch's Weaver. Trying to go back and make changes later on is difficult after workers have adopted new processes, she said. "So if you're trying to reorganize [your SharePoint environment], be clear about the structure, architecture, scalability and support going forward. Set it up the way you want to grow in the next couple of years."
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We traveled from Padua outside of Venice to Florence, Italy. Today we gave our opinions and explanations of our reading from the Divine Comedy. It was interesting to hear everybody's feedback. The particular part of the Comedy that I chose was the beginning of Paradise. Dante's description of paradise was very different from the modern, traditional view of heaven which is often associated with Judeo-Christian teachings. In Dante's heaven, he explores all the levels of the cosmos which I absolutely loved. Additionally, Beatrice's role (the woman he loved on earth) is amazing, also. The idea of a Relational Love being a part of a Divine Love and an expression of it and that Dante can explore heaven with Beatrice is something I feel that most of us can relate to. Additionally, her role as a woman is very different. She is not only described as a physical beauty, but she instructs, corrects, and explains things to Dante – and is respected for her intellect and wisdom. I very much appreciate his love for her intellect and knowledge. I like the idea of being able to connect with somebody in paradise and exploring it with them. Professor Strokanov discussed this concept with us as well. Paradise, across the board of most religions, is often a place where you receive the things you could not have on earth.
The scenery gradually began to change as we drove. It became more the rolling hills and vineyards I have always associated with Italy. The Tuscan countryside is beautiful like that and now I understand why so many movies are made there. When we passed by Bologna our tour guide talked about the different historical contributions of that city. The first European university was in Bologna – founded in 1163. Tortellini, a pasta designed to be in the shape of Venice's bellybutton, and Angel hair, designed after the blond hair of a bride for her wedding, also began there. The Ducati and Lamborghini car companies are also in that city. Lamborghini's initial success came from building tractors and farm equipment, but he had a lot of insights into mechanics. He wrote to the owner of Ferrari with some tips for improvement of his product. Ferrari replied that he was just a tractor owner and he didn't know anything about anything, so Lamborghini began to build his own cars. He chose a bull for his emblem because Ferrari had a horse as his and a bull is more powerful than a horse. A little healthy competition is good – especially for cars, I suppose.
We arrived in Florence at an overlook of the city – the river, the towers, the cathedrals – how many ways are there to say how beautiful this whole experience has been?
After lunch, we took a guided tour of Florence – learning about some of the important figures in Italian history; Dante, Cosmo Medici, Michelangelo, Galileo, and others. We saw the Ponte Vecchio, which is the original bridge from the 1300s. It was not destroyed during World War II, even though the other bridges into Florence were. We saw a mark on a city wall denoting the height of the last great flood in the 1960s. We also marveled at the outside of the Duomo – which is made of green, pink and white marble and took 150 years to build. The dome, though, that was a construction feat and a half. For years, there was a hole in the ceiling of the church as people didn't know how to construct a dome large enough to cover it. A contest was issued and Brunelleschi – the genius goldsmith and/or architect – proposed a dome within a dome construction that eliminated the need for scaffolding. Reading up on his creative construction methods, the lifts he designed and his designs are dumbfounding and inspiring. Apparently even some architects speculate about construction methods because it is so tall and wide and HEAVY! They don't know all of the details about it. Some of these buildings are so unfathomable in design and construction! It's just incredible.

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Alexion Announces Presentations at ASN 2015, Including a Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Soliris® (eculizumab) for the Prevention of Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) in Patients with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
Friday, October 2, 2015 4:15 pm EDT
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CHESHIRE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today announced that researchers will present data from a long-term follow-up study of the efficacy of Soliris® (eculizumab) in preventing thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) events in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Researchers will also present a post-hoc analysis of the safety of Soliris in pediatric patients with aHUS, as well as an update from the Global aHUS Registry. aHUS is a genetic, chronic, ultra-rare disease associated with vital organ failure and premature death. The data will be presented at the 2015 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting being held November 3-8, 2015, in San Diego.
Soliris is approved in nearly 40 countries as a treatment for patients with aHUS and in nearly 50 countries as a treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening blood disorder characterized by complement-mediated hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells). Both aHUS and PNH are caused by chronic uncontrolled complement activation.
Abstracts summarizing these presentations were published on the ASN website and can be accessed using the links below.
The following abstract will be presented in a poster session on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST):
Abstract TH-PO460: "Safety of Eculizumab in Pediatric Patients with
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome," Ariceta, et al.
Accessible at: http://www.abstracts2view.com/asn_2015/view.php?nu=1003&type=abstract
The following abstracts will be presented in a poster session on Friday, November 6, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST):
Abstract FR-PO446: "Eculizumab Prevents Thrombotic Microangiopathy in
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Patients: Long-Term Follow-up,"
Menne, et al.
Accessible at: http://www.abstracts2view.com/asn_2015/view.php?nu=416&type=abstract
Abstract FR-PO483: "Characteristics of 681 Patients with Atypical
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in the Global aHUS Registry," Licht, et al.
Accessible at: http://www.abstracts2view.com/asn_2015/view.php?nu=1758&type=abstract
About aHUS
aHUS is a chronic, ultra-rare, and life-threatening disease in which a life-long and permanent genetic deficiency in one or more complement regulatory genes causes chronic uncontrolled complement activation, resulting in complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body.1,2 Permanent, uncontrolled complement activation in aHUS causes a life-long risk for TMA, which leads to sudden, catastrophic, and life-threatening damage to the kidney, brain, heart, and other vital organs, and premature death.1,3 Seventy-nine percent of all patients with aHUS die, require kidney dialysis or have permanent kidney damage within three years after diagnosis despite plasma exchange or plasma infusion (PE/PI).4 Moreover, 33 to 40 percent of patients die or progress to end-stage renal disease with the first clinical manifestation of aHUS despite PE/PI.4,5 The majority of patients with aHUS who receive a kidney transplant commonly experience subsequent systemic TMA, resulting in a 90 percent transplant failure rate in these TMA patients.6
aHUS affects both children and adults. Complement-mediated TMA also causes reduction in platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and red blood cell destruction (hemolysis). While mutations have been identified in at least ten different complement regulatory genes, mutations are not identified in 30-50 percent of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of aHUS.4
About Soliris® (eculizumab)
Soliris is a first-in-class terminal complement inhibitor developed from the laboratory through regulatory approval and commercialization by Alexion. Soliris is approved in the U.S. (2007), European Union (2007), Japan (2010) and other countries as the first and only treatment for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) to reduce hemolysis. PNH is a debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening blood disorder, characterized by complement-mediated hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells). Soliris is also approved in the U.S. (2011), European Union (2011), Japan (2013) and other countries as the first and only treatment for patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy, or TMA (blood clots in small vessels). aHUS is a debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disorder characterized by complement-mediated TMA. Soliris is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga-toxin E. coli-related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS). For the breakthrough medical innovation in complement inhibition, Alexion and Soliris have received some of the pharmaceutical industry's highest honors: the Prix Galien USA (2008, Best Biotechnology Product) and France (2009, Rare Disease Treatment).
More information including the full U.S. prescribing information on Soliris is available at www.soliris.net.
Important Safety Information
The U.S. product label for Soliris includes a boxed warning: "Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in patients treated with Soliris. Meningococcal infection may become rapidly life-threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Comply with the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for meningococcal vaccination in patients with complement deficiencies. Immunize patients with a meningococcal vaccine at least two weeks prior to administering the first dose of Soliris, unless the risks of delaying Soliris therapy outweigh the risk of developing a meningococcal infection. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) for additional guidance on the management of the risk of meningococcal infection]. Monitor patients for early signs of meningococcal infections and evaluate immediately if infection is suspected. Soliris is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Under the Soliris REMS, prescribers must enroll in the program [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Enrollment in the Soliris REMS program and additional information are available by telephone: 1-888-SOLIRIS (1-888-765-4747)."
In patients with PNH, the most frequently reported adverse events observed with Soliris treatment in clinical studies were headache, nasopharyngitis (runny nose), back pain and nausea. Soliris treatment of patients with PNH should not alter anticoagulant management because the effect of withdrawal of anticoagulant therapy during Soliris treatment has not been established. In patients with aHUS, the most frequently reported adverse events observed with Soliris treatment in clinical studies were headache, diarrhea, hypertension, upper respiratory infection, abdominal pain, vomiting, nasopharyngitis, anemia, cough, peripheral edema, nausea, urinary tract infections, and pyrexia. Soliris is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga-toxin E. coli-related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS). Please see full prescribing information for Soliris, including BOXED WARNING regarding risk of serious meningococcal infection.
About Alexion
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-transforming therapies for patients with devastating and rare disorders. Alexion developed and commercializes Soliris® (eculizumab), the first and only approved complement inhibitor to treat patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), two life-threatening ultra-rare disorders. Alexion is also establishing a premier global metabolic rare disease franchise, which includes Kanuma™ (sebelipase alfa) for patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D), and Strensiq™ (asfotase alfa) for patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP). In addition, Alexion is advancing the most robust rare disease pipeline in the biotech industry, with highly innovative product candidates in multiple therapeutic areas. As the global leader in complement inhibition, the Company is strengthening and broadening its portfolio of complement inhibitors across diverse platforms, including evaluating potential indications for Soliris in additional severe and ultra-rare disorders. This press release and further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.
1. Benz K, Amann K. Thrombotic microangiopathy: new insights. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2010;19(3):242-7.
2. Ariceta G, Besbas N, Johnson S, et al. Guideline for the investigation and initial therapy of diarrhea-negative hemolytic uremic syndrome. Pediatr Nephrol. 2009;24:687-96.
3. Tsai HM. The molecular biology of thrombotic microangiopathy. Kidney Int. 2006;70(1):16-23.
4. Noris M, Remuzzi G. Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2009;361:1676-87.
5. Noris M, Caprioli J, Bresin E, et al. Relative role of genetic complement abnormalities in sporadic and familial aHUS and their impact on clinical phenotype. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2010;5:1844-59.
6. Bresin E, Daina E, Noris M, et al. Outcome of renal transplantation in patients with non-Shiga toxin-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: prognostic significance of genetic background. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2006;1:88-99.


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Health care, not wealth care.
That was the key slogan Thursday at San Francisco General Hospital, as doctors rallied to oppose the Senate's new health care proposal.
The group of doctors and other medical staff members chanted "Healthcare yes, denials no, profiteering has got to go." They say they have firsthand experience with the Affordable Care Act, and while it's not perfect, it's working.
"For here at the general, before ACA, nearly 35 percent of our patients came here and got care uninsured," Dr. Jeff Critchfield said. After the ACA, 3 percent of our inpatient days and 10 percent of our outpatient days are uninsured."
Doctors and nurses are angry that the Senate's health care bill includes a tax break for the nation's wealthiest people.
They also say the cuts to Medicaid will leave too many families without any health care coverage.


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Q&A – Steven Crutchfield, Senior Copywriter of The Ad Store (The Pitch)
In Episode 5 of AMC's The Pitch, Steven Crutchfield, Senior Copywriter of The Ad Store, talks about returning to the show and what it's like working with boyfriend Paul Cappelli.
Q: The Ad Store appeared before on Episode 2 of The Pitch. What made you decide to do it again?
A: We had a great time doing that episode, so we had no problem doing it again. We are always happy to show how we think, and hopefully the show does that, while also showing that we're nice people to work with who will be passionate about the project.
Q: Was it easier shooting the second time around?
A: I think it was a bit easier just because we knew what to expect as far as the cameras and production go. We weren't worried that they'd be a hindrance to the process, and we sort of understood the rhythm. Everything you see is real. Nothing is ever staged or scripted. And I think, once you get used to having a camera over your shoulder and following you around everywhere you go, you relax a bit and probably become even more real.
Q: How did you get into advertising?
A: I was actually a biology major for all of two seconds. I quickly realized I didn't want to be in a lab for the rest of my life. So I did some aptitude tests at one of the student centers at the University of Texas. Advertising came up. I had just enough credits to enroll in the beginning advertising course the next semester. I fell in love with the whole career after that. It allowed me to be creative and write but is also very much a problem-solving industry. I love that.
VIDEO: Steven at a Family Dinner With Paul Cappelli
Q: "Find your sweet spot" was the tagline you proposed for Frangelico. What were some other favorites?
A: "DeLIGHTfully sweet" was a favorite. I think it had the lighthearted fun the client was looking for, and also spoke inherently to the benefits of Frangelico which most consumers don't know — that it is actually light and refreshing.
Q: What was your favorite moment shooting this episode?
A: It would have to be when Paul and I were walking to a tasting of our Villa Cappelli products (our other business together) and we came up with the beginning of what I'll call the "Delightful" campaign. It's always fun to come up with an idea and watch it grow the more you talk, especially when you have someone as smart and quick as Paul.
Q: Speaking of Paul, how did you two meet?
A: Paul and I actually met online, before the world of digital cameras and scanners in every home. And I had an old dial-up modem, so our first conversation — maybe 10 sentences — took half an hour.
Q: Living and working with your partner must be tough. What's the key to making it work?
A: It helps that we have similar ideas of what makes good advertising. We have the same tastes you might say. That makes it easier when working together. And I think we never take any disagreement, especially about work, to heart. It's all about making the work better, so you don't go home with a big grudge at the end of the day.
Q: Anything you wish had been caught on camera while shooting, but wasn't?
A: In the short time frame of the show, you really have to focus on only a few people in the agency. I wish you got to see more of the teamwork and the other team members who really help out. It's never just one or two people, and at The Ad Store, we always find the best talent to help on any client's business. So I wish you got to see more of that talent.
Read an interview with Paul Cappelli, Chairman / Founder of The Ad Store.
Read an interview with John Fuller, Partner / President of Kovel/Fuller, the other agency in this week's episode of The Pitch.
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Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS
Charity Fair Fun
17 June 2016
The focus for the Prep School Council this term has been the organisation of a Charity fair. The girls have worked together using their entrepreneurial skills to choose activities, select games, create resources, design posters organise rotas and set up their activities.
The planned day finally arrived on Monday of this week and all the hard work provided a most enjoyable afternoon. The rain was disappointing but did not spoil the fun as can be seen in the pictures.
The activities were set up in Year 1 and 2 classrooms, in Prep Hall and in the playground and the girls were able to visit over 20 stalls to choose where to spend their money. We will be sending donations to Save the Children and to RSPCA.
Well done to all!
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The surface of thought's stream
carries sticks and straws--
some pleasant, some unsightly.
Seed-husks floating in the water
have fallen from the fruits of the invisible garden.
Look for the kernels back in the garden,
for the water comes from the garden into the riverbed.
If you don't see the flow of the water of Life,
look at this movement of weeds in thought's stream.
When the water flows more fully,
the husks, our ideas, pass along more quickly.
When this stream has become a torrent,
no care lingers in the mind of gnostics:
since the water has become so swift and full,
there is no longer room in it for anything but water.
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Ru-ye âb ju-e fekr andar ravesh
nist bi khâshâk-e mahbub o vahsh
Qeshr-hâ bar ru-ye in âb ravân
az semâr-e bâgh-e ghaybi shod davân
Qeshr-hâ-râ maghz andar bâgh ju
zânke âb az bâgh mi âyad be-ju
Gar na-bini raftan âb-e hayât
be-negar andar ju-ye in sayr-e nabât
b chon anboh-tar âyad dar gozar
zu konad qeshr-e sovar zutar gozar
Chon be-ghâyat tiz shod in ju ravân
ghamm na-pâyad dar zamir-e `ârefân
Chon be-ghâyat momtali bud o shetâb
pas na-ganjad andaru ellâ keh âb
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Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Daylight"
Threshold Books, 1994
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra
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DPCNMA Recruitment 2016 For 05 Various Posts. Office of District Programme Coordinator (Deputy Commissioner), MGNRGA, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder has invited applications for the recruitment of Gram Rozgar Sewak & Technical Assistant vacancies on contract basis under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 11-07-2016 up to 05:00 pm. Other details like age, qualification, selection process, how to apply are given below.
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|District Programme Coordinator North & Middle Andaman
|12th pass, Diploma/ Certificate in Computer
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|Number of Vacancies
|05 Posts
|Name of the Post
|Gram Rozgar Sewak & Technical Asst
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|Last Date To Apply
|11-07-2016 up to 05:00 pm
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1. Gram Rozgar Sewak: 04 Posts
2. Techinical Assistant: 01 Post
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Candidates age should not be above 40 years as on 05-07-2016.
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Selection Process:
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The District Chief Educational Officer is designated as District Programmer Coordinator and will head the revenue District and implement the project activities. The DPCs assisted by Assistant district program coordinator (ADPC) in the cadre of higher secondary head master, Educational District Coordinator in the cadre of BT Assistant, Civil Engineer ,Tally accounts assistant and Data Entry operator.
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan(RMSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme to achieve the universalize of Secondary Education (stds IX and X). Its visions is to make Secondary Education of good quality accessible and affordable to all school age children in the age group of 14-18 years. It is well recognized that eight years of education are insufficient to equip a child for the world of work as also to be component adult and citizen.
How to Apply For DPCNMA Recruitment 2016:
Eligible candidates may submit their application format along with self attested copies of certificates and testimonials of qualification, experience, age, employment exchange registration number to the Programme Officer (HQ), MGNREA, office of the District Programme Coordinator (Deputy Commissioner), N&MA District, Mayabunder-744204 on or before 11-07-2016 up to 05:00 pm.
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ITMD cloud setup has the latest electronic, computing and internet technology. The proprietary Patient Health Management System (PHMS), provides users with personal and health data acquisition, storage, management and analysis. All of our devices have the means to upload patient data onto our secure cloud platform, where it is analyzed by the PHMS software and the resulting data and diagnostic assistance report can be accessed securely and reviewed by a medical expert who in turn provides diagnosis and required treatment. The data is uploaded through various internet connection methods (e.g. wired, WiFi, and 3G/4G). ITMD Will work closely with various healthcare providers to allow access to the data generated from our devices in order to integrate the health data generated into the existing electronic medical record (EMR) of patients.


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Have you ever craved for a vehicle which will work both on snow as well as rough terrain? Here to make your dream a reality is, Matt De Bellefeuille with an all terrain vehicle. Dubbed MxS, it will bow down to all your needs throughout the year.
MxS comes fitted with rear legs that are interchangeable and are a real reason why it can be driven all year round. When the rear is fitted with wheels, it becomes a perfect drive for all kind of concrete and rough lands. The presence of carbon fiber lends it natural flexibility, which helps in soaking up all shocks that uneven topography has to offer. The shocks are further absorbed by modified leaf-spring suspension, which come coupled with a hard rubber bumpstop.
The rear tyres when swapped with two skies will make snow lovers go insane. The ride, which is powered by electric motors, will allow the user to cover snow loaded areas with ease. The steering column is supple and will bend with the rider, thanks to its snake like links. This will also add stability when maneuvering it at a forceful pace.
MxS ATV is definitely a blessing for people who experience extreme temperatures in their areas.
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Health & Education
Did you know that Zagreb has one of the oldest public healthcare systems in the world? Family healthcare services are of the highest quality and very affordable. The city has 18 public hospitals, 10 of which are specialized polyclinics and 8 university hospitals and centres. In addition, private hospitals offering cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynaecology and dentistry are also great value and you never have to wait to see someone or be treated. A large majority of our medical professionals speak English and our system is patient-oriented with private doctors and lab personnel making home visits. The total number of doctors on national level is 14,427.
Clinical care medical centres also serve as Centres of Excellence carrying out advanced surgery and research. Croatia is a world leader in cancer screening and diagnosis and in organ transplants.
There are 10 mineral spring spas in the surroundings of Zagreb. Make sure you visit at least one of them! For spa personnel, patient care is more than a job; it is a vocation passed down from generation to generation, dating back to 1859!
HALMED, the Croatian Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices is actively participating in the EMA's work and has strong ties with the research community in Zagreb.
The people of Zagreb are proud of their educational system which is both free of charge and renowned for its quality. Students regularly shine in international maths and IT competitions and start learning languages early. The city offers a wide range of nursery, primary and secondary schools in French, German and English which teach according to various national curricula (Croatian, German, French, British and American), or internationally certified programmes like the IB Diploma, Middle Years and Primary Years or the Cambridge Secondary and Advanced qualifications. Schools are spacious and well equipped, but the "jewel in the crown" is the teaching staff who is driven and devoted to its students.
Cultural institutes, like the Goethe-Institut, the Alliance Française, the British Council, the Istituto Di Cultura-Zagabria, the Centro de Lingua Portuguesa/Camões Zagreb, the Instituto Español and the Balassi Institute participate actively in the cultural life of our city. If you are interested in learning Croatian, language schools are also an excellent place to meet fellow expats.


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I've never been a follower of high fashion…but boy did I get the opportunity to sport one of the world's finest garments over the weekend…got top-of-the-line evening wear called the hospital gown.
As if it isn't enough that you already don't feel well when you're forced to wear one of these things…then you're required to put on the most ungodly, unflattering piece of fabric ever invented. I am convinced that even Brooklyn Decker would look horrendous in a hospital gown. Surely whoever invented them never had to wear one.
I now know why everyone in the ER looks sick…put that awful spoiled, split-pea soup color on anyone and they'd look queasy. Couldn't the gown at least be a pleasant color…a happy color? Something that doesn't remind you of cafeteria vegetables or boogers?
Hospital gowns come in three sizes: short, shorter, and don't bend over. I got to wear the third one…yes, the don't bend over version. Who designed these things anyway? A doctor that got some kind of amusement out of seeing patients waddle around in socks and a pseudo-shirt with two strings in the back and their butts exposed?
Okay – I admit it – I'm modest. If I had wanted to be a stripper or taken up some other exotic profession, I would be doing it. However, I'm not – I'm a curvy woman who doesn't like exposing her body to strange people – even in an emergency. I do not like having my rear end or anything else exposed and spent most of my time trying to make sure all points are secured just in case there is a windstorm in the hospital.
I guess the rear end needs to be easy to access in the event an emergency occurs, or an injection is needed…which it was…twice. Thankfully by a female nurse who subsequently got to hear my excuse for unshaven legs (she kept assuring me she'd seen worse) and dry, pale skin.
In an environment that is so stressful and serious, seeing patients walking around in comfy outfits would be an instant way to improve the mood a little…bedazzle them…cover them in Spongebob Squarepants or Strawberry Shortcake…something to not have everything so dull and depressing!
Side note: Having large arms sucks in a medical setting as well. On more than one occasion I had my left arm in a vice called the blood pressure cuff which was crushing what was left of my bicep. I pointed out to them that I thought I was being strangled by the blood pressure cuff but they assured me this was 'normal' (in whose world?)
I realize that medicine is a tough business – it is hard to meet and greet complete strangers and look at personal parts of their bodies – and not throw up sometimes. Or it must be hard on the nerves to work on people and do intimate things to them without acting scared or horrified that you've just cut the wrong thing for instance!
It's probably not fun either to deal with sagging bodies, flatulent old ladies, and people who are terrified of having anyone do 'things' to their bodies – but come on. Dignity should start WAY before dying – we are not inanimate objects here. We are feeling, breathing people – we were before we came in to the ER.
The least some hoity, toity medical company could do is come up with something to wear that doesn't make you feel like less of a human being. I think the fabric has got to be 100% Egyptian cotton…….or Italian linen would be nice….Armani, do you need a charity, honey? Any type of garment with full coverage would be better. Make it like a comfortable pair of pajamas with conveniently placed access points. Hell, the lingerie industry has figured out the "easy access" concept. Even standard boxers have access. Shouldn't be that difficult to create for a medical setting….Million dollar idea, perhaps?!
From the result on the scale this morning, there was at least less butt to expose! Finally lost more than an ounce or two!
And when this is all over…I WILL look like Brooklyn Decker in a hospital gown. Now if I could only get Andy Roddick to return my calls….
"I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets." ~ Dolly Parton


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Posted Monday, October 29, 2012 --- 2:20 p.m.
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Madison—Governor Scott Walker announced today the Wisconsin National Guard stands ready to assist civilian authorities supporting Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the impacted regions.
"Wisconsin's outstanding National Guard is ready to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy," Gov. Walker said. "As our nation braces for this massive storm, Wisconsin is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. If resources are needed, Wisconsin stands ready to deploy the National Guard for assistance."
According to Colonel Mark Michie, director of the Wisconsin National Guard's domestic operations, Wisconsin Guard members have been identified to provide support, if requested, as part of a FEMA Region V ground task force. Wisconsin National Guard assets have not been requested yet, but Wisconsin has more than a dozen force packages available.
There is precedent for this type of response - the Wisconsin National Guard supported relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and ice storms in North Dakota in 2009. Emergency Management Assistance Compacts - ratified by Congress and law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands - allow states to provide mutual aid if needed.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has agreed with governors in Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to appoint dual status commanders - National Guard general officers authorized to command both federal forces and National Guard troops on state duty. This special authority enables dual commanders to effectively integrate defense support operations and capability requested by governors.
Brigadier General Scott Legwold, director of the Wisconsin National Guard Joint Staff, oversees domestic operations in Wisconsin such as National Guard response efforts for floods, snowstorms and tornadoes. He is qualified to serve as a dual commander in Wisconsin should the need arise and understands the role dual commanders will play on the East Coast.
"No other organization has the National Guard's combination of size, skills, training and experience, placement across the nation, command and communications infrastructure, and the legal flexibility to support civil authorities at a moment's notice," Legwold said. "If needed, we can draw on that expertise to best apply active duty assets, such as personnel and equipment, after disaster strikes to save lives, ease human suffering, and help restore normalcy."
The National Guard Bureau reports that more than 61,100 National Guard troops are available to assist civilian authorities supporting relief efforts in the impacted regions. Among the assets the National Guard can bring to the effort are nearly 140 helicopters for search and rescue, reconnaissance, and personnel/cargo transport missions.
General Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said the National Guard - as the nation's first military responder - is closely monitoring Hurricane Sandy and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners in a cooperative effort to save lives, protect property, and support recovery efforts.
"Units across the National Guard are making the necessary preparations to respond to the needs of any states affected by Hurricane Sandy," Grass said. "Rest assured the National Guard is poised and ready to provide proven responders and capabilities."
Wisconsin Emergency Management is also monitoring Hurricane Sandy. Gale warnings are in effect along Lake Michigan as a result of the hurricane. Waves of 10 to 15 feet are expected along the coast tomorrow. In addition, WEM is in contact with state and local agencies to assess resources in the event any assistance is needed from other states during the response and recovery of the hurricane.


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Sports Plus
The Sports Plus management team at Kristin is committed to providing a superior experience for Kristin's elite sports students in the Middle and Senior Schools. Our aim is to foster the highest standards of all-round educational achievement for our students by providing a balanced life approach within the curriculum, catering for each student's individual development physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
The Sports Plus (Middle School) and Individual Programme for High Achievers (IPHA - Senior School) have been established to help our elite athletes manage school work effectively, without compromising their sporting objectives. These programmes help and encourage our students to succeed on and off the sporting stage.
Goals of Sports Plus and IPHA:
- Identify talented students who have an opportunity to further their careers in sport
- Create an environment where students are challenged in their chosen subjects but are not overloaded with curriculum volume, allowing for recovery and study time outside of training hours
- Provide support networks that understand and cater for the demands that are placed on elite sportspeople
- Present pathways for elite sportspeople into the Senior School and beyond, through international programmes and Kristin workshops
- Create a working space that reflects the importance of the programme and welcomes external coaches
- Create strong community links
- Provide a balanced learning environment that fosters the student's overall needs and addresses their personal well-being
Criteria for Selection
All students in the Middle and Senior Schools are eligible to apply to be part of the Sports Plus programme. Students in Year 6 will also be identified and encouraged to apply as the enter Year 7.
|Year 7
|Sports Plus students will be selected from applications. The programme is only available to high achievers and very elite athletes.
|Year 8
|Sports Plus students will be selected from applications. Year 8 Sports Plus caters for busy students who play sport at a minimum of 'A' representative level.
|Year 9
|Sports Plus students will be selected from applications. Year 9 Sports Plus caters for students who play sport at an elite representative level.
|Year 10
|Sports Plus students will be selected from applications. Year 10 Sports Plus caters for students who play sport at an elite representative level. The programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
|Year 11-13
|Individual Programme for High Achievers (IPHA) Students will be selected from applications and caters for very elite athletes. The programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. This is achieved in close consultation with the relevant Dean so that the student's choices do not adversely effect later subject choices.
Criteria for Acceptance
Sporting Ability:
- Competing at the top level in their chosen sport
- Provincial or National ranking
- Students come highly recommended by managers and coaches
(It is important to note that the potential level of attainment in various sporting organisations may differ.)
Attitude and Behaviour:
- A record of outstanding sporting commitment
- A positive training ethic and commitment towards performance
- Active membership of a Kristin sporting team
- An excellence attitude towards school
- Demonstrate high levels of respect and a determination to succeed
- Achievement of A and B grades for effort in student's report
The above criteria need to be maintained throughout the year will be reviewed at the end of each term. At the end of each year the student is evaluated on the above criteria and recommendations and made for the following year.


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It is too easy to get caught up in going at the pace of cultural life, to be at the mercy of machine-time. I almost forgot that it has been slowing down, one of the conditions imposed upon me by my stroke, that has given me some ability to pause and reflect upon this constantly surprising, unfolding miracle we call life. Going slow has always been what it is all about.
Urban Foraging 101: Know Your Seasons
I was totally surprised last week that my urban foraging blog post was the most popular story in the weekly roundup. I thought that was funny considering I was writing about a hobby only tangentially related to ChangingAging!
Upon reflection, I can think of many ways foraging for edible plants is connected to aging, wisdom, growth and "slow living". It is a skill that takes incredible patience and years to truly master. It is extremely difficult to get started without a mentor — preferably an elder with a lifetime of experience — to guide you. And it absolutely demands a "slow living" approach — you cannot rush out willy-nilly and harvest edible plants the same way you fill your shopping cart at the grocery store.


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When we are having a long day, full of meetings and things to do, what we desire the most is to get home to relax and re-charge our batteries. I always enjoy my time at home, it is my peaceful place where I can take care of myself, have some comfort, rest and prepare for another day.
So when I come back home after a long day, the first thing I do is taking my shoes off because it gives me an instant feeling of freedom and it helps me to start relaxing.
Then, I take off my make up and clean my face. It's like a nice little ritual to take away all the stress from that day and it also makes me feel fresh and renewed.
My next step would be to change my clothes and put on some nice and comfy pajamas. I really like basic pijamas, just a pair of soft cotton pants with an equally soft top because the important thing here is to feel the comfort, to feel at home. And as I was browsing through Adore Me website, I was able to find a lot of beautiful pajamas that look incredibly soft, comfortable and super cute and stylish, which is always a plus even for sleepwear. They also have amazing bra and panty sets which I am totally obsessed about because they are just so beautiful and they have a lot of different colors and styles to choose from!
So, once I'm all ready and comfy, I prepare a mug of tea and I go to bed to relax checking some of my friend's Instagram stories so I know what they have been doing that day or I catch up with some of my favourite Youtube channels. Lately I'm totally obsessed with Tamara Kalinic from the blog Glam and Glitter, she is one of my favourite bloggers because she is super feminine, chic and elegant and on her Youtube channel she shares all of her amazing trips, her monthly favourites, her shoe collection, and a lot of interesting things. I also watch another channel called Skyflygirl, which is an Emirates flight attendant who shares all her adventures around the world. What I like about these two channels is that both of them are always very inspiring and they share a lot of positive vibes and thoughts, so this helps me to go to bed with a positive mindset and motivated for the next day!
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March Exhibitions – IWA Nurnberg, Germany & TROY Show Silverstone, UK
The next 2 Exhibitions where our COAST & NEXTORCH ranges will be on show are at IWA 2013 and TROY MEANS BUSINESS.
TROY MEANS BUSINESS is the Annual Show for the TROY Industrial Group and is held at Silverstone Race Circuit (Button & Hamilton Halls) on Thurs 7th March, where we will show COAST for the first time at a TROY Show.
IWA 2013 is a major International Show based around 3 core areas of:-
Hunting & Shooting,
Outdoor Sports/Activities
The show takes place at the Nurnberg Messe (Exhibition Centre), in Nurnberg, Germany from Fri 8th to Mon 11th March with NEXTORCH showing in Hall 5/5 – Stand 307 and COAST in the same Hall 5/5 – Stand 209 (futher details on www.iwa.info)


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Shanghai midfielder banned for six months for Witsel stamp
Shanghai Shenhua midfielder Qin Sheng has been suspended for six months and fined nearly £14,000 after deliberately stamping on Axel Witsel.
'Suarez wanted to join Arsenal!'
Sheng and the Belgium international, formerly of Zenit Saint Petersburg, were involved in a tussle in the penalty area before the Shanghai midfielder made a seemingly premeditated move to tread on Witsel's foot.
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Shanghai wasted little time in reprimanding their player, fining him £35,000 and forcing him to train with the reserves, whilst also claiming that they will reject any potential transfer request should he decide to seek a new club.
And the Chinese Football Association have now confirmed that they have seen fit to ban Sheng for six months, while also dishing out a fine, after his moment of madness.
Meanwhile, Sheng's team-mate Sun Shilin has also been banned, for a mere two games, after mocking Witsel's Tianjin Quanjian team-mate Alexandre Pato for missing a penalty.
Shilin gave Pato a thumbs-up after the miss, with the CFA claiming that the incident could have "grave repercussions for society".


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Be meticulous when planning your Supply Chain Management (SCM) Tighten screws on Supply Chain wastage for more profitability Leverage Supply Chain network to create value Digitization is not the future. Embrace it now Debunk the old and adopt innovation for maximum efficiency Want to know more on supply chain in today's digital world? Read the article: Supply Chain Simplified: The Essence of Supply Chain Management Here at Arteria Technologies, we have developed FinessArt – a strategic platform that extends Read More
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Supply chain!? Networks? Downstream? How hard is managing all this? Entrepreneurs, this is for you! Here we are with the first of the series about various aspects of supply chain in the complex digital world of today. In this initial post, we'll review what exactly supply chain is, its management, its key players, and the need for tracking both money and materials as they travel across the supply chain. Moving forward, we will look at Read More
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March 2005
Feature Article: The Toxicity of Synthetic Sea Salts and Natural Seawater to the Development of White Sea Urchin (Lytichinus pictus) Larvae
A frequent question in the marine aquarium hobby in whether synthetic sea salts are an acceptable substitute for natural seawater for use in marine fish and coral reef aquaria.
Feature Aquarium: The Aquarium of Raymond Koh
Raymond Koh discusses his 180 gallon reef aquarium in this month's issue of Advanced Aquarist.
Aquarium Fish: Gobies of the Genus Amblygobius
They can provide the dedicated aquarist with years of enjoyment.
Lateral Lines: Macroalgae vs. Mangrove Growth and Nutrient Uptake
The author's viewpoint following this study is that mangrove plants may be useful to aquariums but in terms of nutrient uptake they are far inferior to macroalgae growth.
Media Review: Biological Light Requirements of Photosynthetic Corals by Steve Tyree ; The New Marine Aquarium: Step-By-Step Setup and Stocking Guide by Michael S. Paletta
Doug reviews Steve Tyree's latest CD and one of Michael Paletta's books.
What in Neptune's World?
This month, we have a mystery animal seeking identification. Can you guess what it is?
Hot Tips: Getting Rid of Excess Frags
Our readers comment on what they do with their excess coral frags from their tanks.
Reefkeeping Events: What's Happening in Your Area?
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text: Trekking & Mountain Bike Tours The National Park of Dilek Peninsula – Büyük Menderes Delta is a suitable area for nature sports. Guided tours are organised to Oluklu Canyon within the activities of National Park Visitor Center. This track, which is between the entrance of Oluklu Canyon and National Park Visitor Center, has a distance of 15km. The track lasts about 4-5 hours in which visitors can have a unique experience walking among the streams, lagoons, waterfalls and the wonderful flora of the National Park. The guides provide information about the plants, the animals and the natural and cultural sources of the National Park during this track. Another nature sport that can be experienced in the National Park of Dile Peninsula Büuük Menderes Delta is mountain biking. The bikers could use alternative tracks with less step slopes and stabilised roads.


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President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the House Ways and Means Committee from accessing his New York state tax returns under a new law.Read More
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Amazon May Bail on New York Headquarters After Locals Rail Against It
by Tim Pearce Amazon is reportedly rethinking its promise to build a headquarters in New York City after receiving pushback from local officials and residents, sources told The Washington Post. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, both Democrats, are pushing for the Amazon…Read More
Commentary: The Party of Death, Out in the Open
by Ned Ryun Safe, legal, and rare was a lie. President Bill Clinton in 1996 told Americans abortion should be "safe, legal, and rare." That was then. Now the cult of death, pro-abortion movement has taken over the Democratic Party whole-cloth, and the result is the infanticidal law passed…Read More
Minnesota Republicans Stand Against 'Barbaric' Pro-Abortion Bills
Minnesota's Republican legislators called a press conference Thursday in the lobby of the Minnesota Capitol to oppose the radical pro-abortion measures being passed across the country. As was widely reported, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) signed the Reproductive Rights Act into law last week, clearing the way for abortions up to…Read More


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A couple of months ago I created 3 illustrations to accompany a short film called "Pleased to Eat You". The short film is a humorous tale of 3 friends stranded at sea in a predicament and is influenced by 1920's and 30's Art Deco and musicals and features dancing girls, pirates and much much more! My brief was to focus on 3 scenes from the film and expand on them letting my imagination run away! I chose a scene featuring a cannibalistic fish, a French restaurant at sea and the finale featuring lots of dancing girls with vegetables! The postcards are being given away to supporters of the film's crowd funding campaign. To see clips of the film and find out more about contributing visit their website, visit the link below.
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ALCON Nigeria Limited commenced operation on the 10th day of May 1982 as MED Construction, incorporated with registration no: RC 47042. In March 30, 1984, due to the need to increase its scope and framework, it was renamed ALCON Nigeria Limited. The main office is located at Plot 17 Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt. ALCON also has a marine base/fabrication yard in Woji, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and a branch office in Ughelli, Delta State.
The Company has over 3,000 well trained workforce comprising both local and foreign nationals with a Nigerian Shareholding of just above 64%.
ALCON is an Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) Contracting Company and a highly esteemed organization with the capability of carrying out over 250,000 man-hours for Engineering and Technical services and in excess of 6,500,000 man-hours for Construction services in the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Fields. ALCON has about 30 years of experience with excellent performance and sound proved records of project executed and under execution.
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The various credentialed purveyors of health information, such as the Australian Medical Association, the World Health Organisation, the US National Cancer Institute and the Cancer Councils still maintain that there is no link between abortion and breast cancer (ABC), this despite the fact that this past February, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the ABC link was published in the prestigious international journal Cancer Causes and Control.
The plight of baby Gammy, and his father's recent comments about abortion, have highlighted one crucial question: why should we even offer screening for Down syndrome?
The image of a woman in a skimpy bikini painted on an Ekka ride was covered up after the Queensland director of the Australian Christian Lobby slammed it as inappropriate for children. The mural image was featured on the Rip Tide attraction located in the children's rides section of the showgrounds, off St Paul's Terrace.
A former West Australian child protection minister has called for an urgent review of surrogacy laws to ensure children do not wind up in the care of a convicted sex offender.
Commercial surrogacy should be legalised in Western Australia to prevent a repeat of the baby Gammy case and help stop the exploitation of women in developing countries, advocates say.
Accidental drug overdoses are claiming the lives of almost four times as many women in the prime of their life than die in car accidents. The growing impact of prescription drug abuse and illicit drugs on hundreds of Australian families is revealed in figures produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the Penington Institute.
At least three government senators say they could support a push to revive changes to race hate laws abandoned last week by the government in a move that will embarrass Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Family First senator Bob Day wants to introduce into Parliament the now dropped legislation, which would have replaced section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act. South Australian senator Cory Bernardi has said he will support the bill because it upholds free speech.
Churchgoing Christians who support same-sex marriage are more likely to think pornography, cohabitation, hook-ups, adultery, polyamory, and abortion are acceptable. And it's reasonable to expect continued change in more permissive directions.
The Baird government faces a backlash in two damaging byelections less than seven months before its first re-election test after former Liberal MPs Andrew Cornwell and Tim Owen resigned from the NSW Parliament following damning evidence at a corruption inquiry. Mr Owen, the member for Newcastle, and Mr Cornwell, the member for Charlestown, handed their resignations to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Shelley Hancock, shortly before question time on Tuesday.
At least 500 Christian women were reportedly abducted from Mosul and marked to be sold as sex slaves by ISIS militants who stretched their dominance over Christians in Iraq further last week when they overran Qaraqosh, the nation's largest Christian city where believers had been flocking to after being chased out of Mosul.
Despair for one Yazidi father as he is told that his daughter will be sold as a slave by Islamists who rampaged through Sinjar.
In his poem, "The Destruction of Sennacherib," Lord Byron wrote, "The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold." Sennacherib was a king of the ancient Assyrian Empire that was located in what is now Northeastern Syria and Northern Iraq—the same territory the Islamic State claims as its own. The words echo today as the soldiers of the Islamic State descend on Iraqi Christians like wolves on God's flock.
American Apparel, the fashion label known for its continued championing of scrunchies, the super shiny and super tight 'disco pant', and, arguably most notoriously, a deeply questionable approach to advertising has again made another misstep in the marketing department. Not content with objectifying adult women, it now appears they've moved on to sexualising schoolgirls.
Labor's assistant treasury spokesman Andrew Leigh said: "We need to celebrate the Australian Muslim community to recognise that there are many peoples of different faiths in the world and extremism comes in all sorts of guises. The Oklahoma bombing was carried out by a Christian."
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The Differences Among Junior & Senior Developers & Architects
Last week I had a conversation with a founder about hiring development talent. It's no secret that there is a shortage of software development talent in Chicago and throughout the country. A natural response to the constrained supply of developers is to widen your net, increase compensation and/or lower your standards. None of those are fun but it is a reality in today's world.
We talked about the pros/cons of hiring junior development talent versus senior development talent. The question posed was is it better to hire two junior developers or one senior developer? It occured to me during the talk that the essence of the difference between junior and senior developers is this: an ability to understand tradeoffs.


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here it is...
what i spent my hard earn money on while in new york city, lol.
make sure you check out both videos. i forgot something and had to do a second bit.
(the quality might be a bit fuzzy still as i just uploaded these).
i won't be doing hauls for a while b/c i'm not planning any big shopping sprees but if you would like to see any other video blogs let me know... i'll probably be back with a haul around christmas.
also, to all my amazing new youtube subscribers, welcome to true north style.... xoxo
nyc fashion haul
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- Stephanie said...
soo much to say lol!!! im typing this as i listen to the video lol.
I love your voice :) and i tell you all the time, but you're soooo pretty lady :)
ok now last first, the ruffled blouse: i have practically the exact same one from VV in black! love it tucked into a mini and you can give it sex appeal or tone it down. so versatile in it's sheerness: great purchase :)
Topshop: AGREE with everything you said. the changerooms by the accessories: are the BEST!!!! I waited too but less time there than at the other one where the line just didn't seem to move. when i was a topshop in June, i couldnt even buy anything cause i didnt even know where to start!! soooooo oevrwhelming so you leave with nothing cause you dont want to waste your money.
this time was equally overwhelming but i was prepared for it so i braced myself and scoured the store but ended up being in there for like an hour :(
LOVE LOVE LOVE your bag purchases!!!! the miu miu is unreallllllllllll. i knew you made the right choice but after seeing the video i am positive lol! the colour and the rushed texture and the shape are amazing. so unique and statement making and totally you!
also, ADORE the card holder! and you totally inspired me because im gonna get one :) it's my birthday next week so maybe ill wish for one lol! where did you get your cards done at? I have some already but i REALLY want to splurge on ones from the Mandate Press as seen on leFashion recently. plus, i dont have any for stardust and it would be a good addition to the cards.
so funny that you mentioned my miu miu and the september issue cause i was wearing that bag today and went to see that movie tonight! for the second time though. I loved it. love grace :) and was surprised at how minimally everyone was dressed sans makeup and looking sooooooooooo tired lol! Anna's gorgeous on film.
gonna watch your beauty haul now :) it applies to my job so im soooo curious lol.
also, i think i figured out how to do video clips with imovie! now i need to figure out how to export them and get it online, i guess ill try and upload it via youtube as you do. pretty stoked about this aspect as it will be a new way of publishing on the blog! I was soooo inspired by your videos :)
such a long comment! i might as well have emailed you lol!
- October 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Omg. I'm dying for your bags. The Sookie is so cute. I love it. I saw that one when I bought my Sasha! It's funny how you said you saw Dree in the W.VIllage; When I bought my Sasha, Whitney Port was in the MbyMJ W.V. store too. I love it there. Defs my fave part of the city.
I love the collection too, I held out on the pouchette and am now regretting it and am searching EVERYWHERE for it. Damn. Miu Miu kills me. But in an awesome un-dead-y kind of way. I was just looking at their stuff this morning on Net-A-Porter. Love the studs. Alexa's crossbody one is to die for, but yours is different but just as awesome! Great picks though. Hopefully I can save up some cash!
- October 28, 2009 at 11:40 PM
- Alexa said...
You're the sweetest!
I love the bags. I LOVE them.
I'm going to New York in November- I'm definitely going to check out that jewelry shop you mentioned.
- October 29, 2009 at 2:19 AM
- mika said...
you're adorable :) !! I really love the bags
- November 1, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Kate. said...
I love these videos that you do. Fantastic purcheses, always make me jealous hehe. But really, you have a great style and taste, keep 'em coming! And I love everything with animals/animal print too. x)
- November 1, 2009 at 1:05 PM
love love love it all! thank you so much for sharing this with us, you are so gorgeous! lots of love from australiA!
- November 1, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Fabi Pina said...
You have incredible cheekbones!
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iPhone5 was launched on Wed, everything was pretty much expected, larger screen 4inch, longer battery life, new connector which means that all those iPhone docking speaker cannot connect to it unless you buy the special adapter which will not be cheap too. No expandable memory or SD card support. So what's new?
From the look of it, I think it looked pretty much the same as a iPhone4S. You will not be able to see the difference :)
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text: With wide, pillow-shaped arms, ample padding, and a supportive channeled back, Delia is designed for you and your family to pile on and sink in. Heavy-thread stitching in a contrasting color enhances the contours of this form. Power reclining mechanisms let you change angles effortlessly from an upright to a fully reclined position with the touch of a button.


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Stanley A. Plotkin, MD; Stuart E. Starr, MD; Harvey M. Friedman, MD; Kenneth Brayman, MD; Sandra Harris, MD; Stephanie Jackson; Nancy B. Tustin, MLT (ASCP), (HEW); Robert Grossman, MD; Donald Dafoe, MD; Clyde Barker, MD
Objective: To test the efficacy of vaccination with the Towne live attenuated cytomegalovirus vaccine.
Design: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in candidates for renal transplantation. The cytomegalovirus serologic status of both recipients and donors was determined, and the recipients were followed for periods of 6 months to 7 years after transplant.
Setting: A university transplant center.
Patients: The analyses were made on 237 patients who were given either vaccine or placebo, received renal transplants, and were followed for at least 6 months.
Intervention: Subcutaneous inoculation with Towne live attenuated virus or with placebo.
Main Outcome Measures: The presence of cytomegalovirus infection was defined by virus isolation and antibody tests. If infection occurred, a prearranged scoring system for cytomegalovirus disease was used to objectify disease severity.
Results: The vaccine was well tolerated, and there were no discernible long-term adverse effects. Recipients who were originally seropositive did not clearly benefit from vaccination. Protective efficacy was analyzed in the group at highest risk for cytomegalovirus disease: recipients who were seronegative at the time of vaccination and who received a kidney from a seropositive donor. Compared with placebo recipients, vaccinated patients in this group had significantly less severe cytomegalovirus disease, with a significant reduction in disease scores (P = 0.03) and 85% decrease in the most severe disease (95% CI, 35% to 96%), although infection rates were similar. Graft survival at 36 months was improved in vaccinated recipients of cadaver kidneys (8 of 16) compared with unvaccinated recipients (4 of 16) (P = 0.04).
Conclusions: Previous vaccination of seronegative renal transplant recipients with live cytomegalovirus results in reduction of disease severity mimicking the action of naturally derived immunity.
Plotkin SA, Starr SE, Friedman HM, et al. Effect of Towne Live Virus Vaccine on Cytomegalovirus Disease after Renal Transplant: A Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 1991;114:525–531. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-114-7-525
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Just as our political class in the US is spending its time focused on the tax-'em-til-they-bleed side of the equation as opposed to the cut-em-to-the-bone austerity side of the income statement; so the evidence is clear (thanks to the following chart) - austerity doesn't get you re-elected. When all that matters is your next government paycheck for your 'elected' position, far from being for the people, austerity is avoided as vehemently as possible. Not only does social unrest increase (as the 'people' have become used to unsustainable standards of living) but incumbent popularty sinks - rapidly.
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On July 14, an audible sigh of relief across the prairies greeted the unanimous ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that lifted a temporary injunction against imports of live Canadian cattle. The Court concluded the ban was completely without merit and overturned it, effective immediately. It's a significant victory for an important principle, that U.S.-American free trade benefits all our respective citizens.
We are finally at the beginning of the end of the Canadian "mad cow" saga, which began in the spring of 2003. The name R-Calf, the maniacal American cattle group who sought to keep the border closed indefinitely, will forever be burned into the minds of Canadian cattlemen. We labeled them as a lone, fringe, extremist group, but we would be wise to remember that many people on both sides of the border share their values. R-Calf personifies the anti-free-trade movement in all of its hysterical, irrational ugliness.
Their position provides a valuable insight into the hearts and minds of those who want our borders permanently shut, or at the very least highly restricted and regulated. For them, facts and reason are ignored, no argument is too ridiculous, and emotion and fear rule supreme. While claiming as cover that such actions are best for "society," they invoke the coercive power of the state and arbitrarily and ruthlessly use it to benefit the narrow interests of a few at the expense of everyone else.
Apparently the three appeal-court judges found that R-Calf's arguments were completely dishonest after only about 40 minutes worth of testimony. It is a great victory for the concept of free trade the court disposed of that line of thinking so quickly. The resumption and eventual normalization of the cattle trade between the U.S. and Canada highlights that the common economic fallacy that certain people or countries only believe in free trade when it benefits them. While pokey about the whole thing, most Americans were just as interested in opening the border as we were, particularly those on the meat-processing and consumer side of the equation.
Countries that are honest with themselves realize that in the long run free trade allows them ultimately to do whatever it is that they do best, and rewards them for the effort. It allows goods and services to be produced wherever they can with the most efficiency and to be delivered to where they are most needed. It means that buyers and sellers can go about their business on a voluntary basis with minimal interference. If either side is not happy with a deal, there simply is no deal. Conversely, if both sides view the transaction as beneficial, the deal takes place. Canadian cattlemen want to sell their cows to the highest bidder and American feedlots and processors want to buy them.
It's about fairness, and respect for the individuals who engage in these transactions, without trying to tip the table in favor of one or the other through the use of low-brow, bully-boy actions. That doesn't get our governments off the hook. Even if common sense eventually prevailed, they allowed the whole mess to drag out far longer than it should have. Our own government certainly didn't do much to help the cause; in fact the only thing they might have done worse would have been to send Carolyn Parrish in as Canada's official trade negotiator.
Despite such setbacks, free trade is on the move. The turnaround in the Aussie ban on Canadian salmon, the Eurocrats about-face in banning Canadian beef grown with hormones, the reversal of Japanese testing requirements on fruit, the recent International Trade Commission ruling that repealed anti-dumping duties on Canadian hogs and now the opening of the American border to live Canadian beef all confirm the trend. We don't "always lose" trade issues. In case after case, we—and our trade partners—are winning.