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Weather: From 40-plus degrees to chance of snow
Victoria has had fires, 40-plus degrees and the rain is beginning to pelt over the state's north-west, but by Thursday next week we could have snow.
No, this is not a misprint.
Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Scott Williams said Victoria's heatwave had been "flushed away" by a cold front coming from South Australia. And, although we might get another heat spell in March, by Wednesday or Thursday next week there may be "snow flurries" in the alpine areas.
Mr Williams said the meagre high of about 21 degrees in Melbourne on Wednesday and Thursday could even be revised down.
"When the cold air goes over us on Wednesday and Thursday... we might struggle to get to 20," Mr Williams said.
He said rain had begun to fall over the north-west of the state and was heaviest in the far north-west. Ouyen had 18 millimetres over the 24-hour period to Friday 9am.
Mr Williams said the hourly rain figures for Mildura - which had eight days over 40 degrees in the first half of February – were unavailable due to a faulty electrical rain gauge. But the bush telegraph had kicked in, with locals calling the bureau with statistics from their home rain gauges. He said an old-style "eight-inch" gauge would provide a rain measure at 9am and 3pm on Friday. In the 24 hours to 9am Friday, Mildura had 16 millimetres of rain.
On Friday afternoon, heavy rainfall and the cold front are expected to push through the northern Mallee area, bringing 60 millimetres, with isolated totals of 100 millimetres. The southern Mallee is expected to get about half of that rain, with 30 millimetres and isolated totals of 50 millimetres. Not much rain is expected in the Wimmera and to the south.
A low pressure trough is expected to push through to fire-ravaged Kilmore and Gippsland, and to Melbourne, on Saturday, with 5-10 millimetres of rain expected on Saturday night.
Mr Williams said the cooler conditions on Wednesday and Thursday were expected to bring up to 20 millimetres of rain to Kilmore and Gippsland.
"There is not going to be a knock-out blow for the fires but it is going to be death by a thousand cuts with the rain and cooler temperatures," Mr Williams said.
"We won't be in a position that [the fires] will be all put out, but they will be aided," he said.
Mr Williams said the intense Victorian heatwave had lasted two to three weeks, which was longer than usual. He said it was possible there could be a further heatwave in March but there had only ever been eight days over 40 degrees recorded in history.
Weatherzone meteorologist Rob Sharpe said while Mildura normally had five days over 40 degrees and this year had 20, Rutherglen - a town with an average of two days over 40 - has had 15 days over 40 degrees.
Mr Sharpe said there was a chance that the north of the state might get another round of hot weather in the high 30s on February 24 or 25.
According to Mr Williams it is "pretty unlikely" we will have another heatwave of the same intensity as the one we have just had, but he said there could be another warm spell in March.
He said March, the beginning of autumn, saw shorter days and less chance for the sun to push temperatures up. All recorded days over 40 degrees in Melbourne were before March 12.
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(Reuters) — The Houston Rockets
grabbed their 50th win of the year to clinch a place in the NBA playoffs
courtesy of a 111-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
Houston improved to 50-25 and are fourth in the competitive
Western Conference.
James Harden scored 39 points and added nine rebounds and seven
assists in the win which was achieved without Dwight Howard or
Patrick Beverley.
The Rockets also created a buffer to current fifth seed Portland
(49-28) as they battle for home court advantage in the playoffs.
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Just got my NLT Study Bible today! The New Living Translation itself brings out clearness and a spark to God's already living and active Word, the NLT Study Bible takes you even further in God's Word to give you a more studious application of what God has done, is doing, and will do.
The NLT Study Bible is exceptional. The size of the fonts is large enough for someone who wears spectacles, even the footnotes, in other Bibles I have had to use a magnifying glass which is distracting. Something as simple as the size of the font makes a great deal of difference to me and other spectacle wearers. This size of print makes reading easy without being large print. All the other additions, maps, charts, illustrations, profiles etc., etc., it's all in the Bible. I am going to follow your Bible reading plan. It (NLT Study Bible) has everything I wanted and more. So one word to describe this Bible: Brilliant. What you say about it is true (The Truth Made CLEAR). God bless you all.
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I've owned this Bible since it was released. And, I'm so glad I purchased it! I think it was the original promo materials that accompanied it, or a store manager who shared with me that this Bible is like having a seasoned pastor sitting next to you helping you read and interpret God's Word. I still believe this today! A truly marvelous undertaking that stands heads above many other study Bibles. Very well written book introductions and all supportive materials are top notch! The Hebrew/Greek dictionary in the back is also a great addition! I recently purchased this Bible for a home school student I am teaching and she absolutely loves it! Thanks Tyndale! - Pastor Tom Vasiliow, Evangelical Friends Church Southwest
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The front hall of the Savoy hotel just oozes elegance and charm with its mahogany panelled walls and marble pillars with gold leaf cornices. The doorman politely takes hold of my suitcase and leads me across the marble black and white chequered floor where my husband and I meet the perfectly groomed receptionist.
We are staying at the five-star hotel for the weekend and intend to go to the Savoy Theatre to see Legally Blonde.
Although the theatre break is a phrase we all use these days; in a way, it was initiated by impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte, who built the Savoy hotel with the proceeds of his productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. He felt theatre-goers couldn't travel back to their homes in the country after a night out, so he built the luxury hotel in 1889. The Edwardian hotel became such a success, a further block was added in 1904 in the flamboyant art deco style.
Now after a £220m refurbishment, which was completed last October, the Savoy has recreated the opulence of Edwardian and art deco styles in the bars, foyers, restaurants and rooms but tweaked with 21st Century improvements and new decor.
The receptionist clicks her computer keyboard with her manicured nails and says: "You have been upgraded to a suite. We have 64 suites and with all of them you get a butler. We have 25 butlers – the most in London." Not being royalty or an A-list celebrity I ask myself: "What does one do with a butler?"
My concern is quickly put at ease when I meet our butler, Hechael from Malta, who is dressed in a well-tailored tailcoat. He charmingly tells me he can do and get anything for us – so long as it is legal. He can fax, book flights, clean shoes, pack and unpack, wash clothes and press them, and go shopping for that present I may have forgotten to buy.
He brings us tea on a tray and we sit back in the squashy sofa to soak in the splendour of the room with its Murano glass chandeliers, silk wallcoverings, bookcase with its large collection of hardbacks and silver framed photographs of Alfred Hitchcock, which is one of the many small attentions to detail I come across in the hotel.
In most rooms and bars there are framed pictures of famous people who had stayed in the hotel for more than one month – Charlie Chaplin, Claude Monet, Oscar Wilde, Marlelene Deitrich, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor all feature.
The adjoining bedroom is just as grand as the living room with a high double bed made exclusively for the Savoy covered in fine Italian linens, but it is the panoramic view, out of the window, along the Thames from Big Ben and the London Eye to the OXO tower and the National Theatre that makes us to 'ohh' and 'ahh' in awe. It must rate as one of the best views in London.
Our evening begins with dinner at the Savoy Grill, now under the management of Gordon Ramsay Holdings, it was first built in 1904. It was a favourite haunt of Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe, as well as HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
The large spherical art deco chandeliers glint and glisten against the tortoise shell acrylic marble panelling, which is covered in real gold leaf. The curved booths maintain the original 1920's-styling emanating elegance and intimacy. I feel as if Hercule Poirot or Oscar Wilde will walk into the restaurant at any moment.
The head chef Andy Cook has created a menu that reflects the Escoffier-inspired grill rooms of its heyday – lobster bisque and Chateaubriand are favourites. I choose Hereford snails and scallops, which are both delicious. The lamb, which my husband has, is cooked to perfection. Although the food is rich, it is not overwhelming. The waiters are friendly, attentive and perfectly polite, and serve in a way that makes you feel as if you are the most important table in the room.
With wines costing from £27 up to £165 for a 2005 Morey St Denis 'Les Loups', Domaine Lambrays, the sommelier is helpful and knowledgeable when matching one with the food. Maybe the most perfect part of eating at the Savoy Grill before going to see a play is that the meal is planned around the theatre visit.
After our main course, which is served all in good time to get us to the show, we wander across the forecourt to see Legally Blonde – a vibrant musical where you can't help but feel good after seeing it.
As the other theatre-goers rush to the Underground or their parked cars after the curtain falls, we casually return to the restaurant for our third course – the dessert.
The night is still young, some guests head off to the American Bar for one of its famous cocktails, but we decide to go to the opulent black and gold leaf Beauford Bar for a glass of Champagne and sit back listening to a live jazz pianist.
The next day, before we leave our cosseted and luxurious stay at the Savoy, we enjoy our breakfast in the light and airy Thames Foyer with its centrepiece gazebo and round glass ceiling.
Here, of course, the Savoy doesn't have the garish buffet as most hotels provide, but a choice of Continental, English and healthy options from a menu, and a pot of tea – leaf, of course.
We take our leave of our weekend of splendour at the Savoy Hotel through the revolving doors and face the bustle of The Strand.
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Finn, who fired up the old George Foreman grill even though
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Kurt marches into his father's auto repair shop,
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My fitness center will be a place for people to workout in a more private environment than a typical commercial gym. The focus will be more on strength training and not so much on cardio machines. The environment will be zen like.
Personal training, Yoga, meditation, and other wellness services.
Sauna room
Life coaching
The core concept is to strengthen the body mind and spirit.
The vision and concept that I have for this business is extremely unique and I am looking for a brand identity to match that.
My environment will be shabby chic with a modern element. Nothing will really match but it will all tie in well. Please keep this in mind when designing my logo.
*Men & (mostly) Women between the ages of 20-45.
*Individuals interested in strength training in a more private environment
*Individuals wanting to improve their overall well being
This is a hip trendy area in Brooklyn NY. People here are more health & spirit conscious.
*Logo should be unique but not over the top with artwork. You can create a logo with name underneath or make the name the logo.
* It MUST convey to people that we're in the business of STRENGTH & wellness but without adding too much cheesy detail.
*CANNOT give the impression that it's a health care or insurance industry. It will be eliminated immediately!
*I don't have any set colors. Don't want anything too bright or too pastel. Colors should be meditative in a way. Maybe shades of blues, greens, greys, browns, tans. I might like some black thrown in with whatever other color(s) is used. I like black against anything.
*Appeal to both women & men.
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3- a circle of people holding hands in yogi positions with a weight in the middle (human@ease written under)
These are only suggestions....feel free to be creative but really look at it first or maybe ask another's opinion to make sure that it really conveys the message of a fitness & wellness business.
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Students from Wayne State University Law School have been mentoring high school students from the Cody Academy of Public Leadership in preparation for a symposium May 9 offering solutions for critical issues facing Detroit.
Leaders and residents will hear solutions for critical issues facing Detroit from high school students of the Cody Academy of Public Leadership during a symposium Friday, May 9, at Wayne State University Law School.
The event, "Why the D? Detroit Youth Offer Solutions," will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium at the law school, 471 W. Palmer St. The symposium is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit law.wayne.edu/cody or call (313) 577-3620.
Parking will be available for $6.50 (credit and debit cards only) in Structure One across West Palmer Street from the law school.
The symposium, which is hosted by Wayne Law's Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, will consist of presentations and breakout sessions on these key topics:
Business and employment
Housing and neighborhoods
Public services
The symposium, featuring about two dozen juniors and seniors from Cody, is for local business, legal and political leaders, as well as community members and activists.
For the past two months, 21 Wayne Law students have volunteered their time to engage the Cody students in a project to inspire interest, education and constructive thinking about Detroit. The law student mentors assisted the Cody students in formulating a set of problems and communicating them through historical research, data, personal testimonials and solutions for growth. The Cody students have developed their ideas through this process and have prepared a policy platform.
First-year Wayne Law student Matthew Z. Robb, who taught civics and economics last year at Cody, has coordinated the law school's involvement in the project with Professor Peter J. Hammer, director of the Keith Center.
"The revitalization efforts in the Detroit's central business district are widely publicized, and citizens from the downtown and Midtown areas can see its effects clearly," Robb said. "Lost in this, however, are the voices of Detroit's youth, who struggle every single day to manage family life and school in the context of widespread urban poverty. These young people know Detroit. They live Detroit. They know how it feels to walk home from work and school, down unlit streets decimated by abandonment, crime and despair. They know how it feels to lose a family member to gun violence. They know what it's like to take care of their younger siblings while their mother is busing herself to the suburbs, to a minimum wage job that can help put food on the table. And they have a lot to teach us."
For more information about the symposium, contact Marti Knight at (313) 577-3620 or email@example.com.


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So I'm ready to admit I'm a hanging addict. That being said, my next purchase is going to be an underquilt. Well 2 UQ (yikes) since I have to get my partner one as well. I've read as much as my brain can digest and I'm still too indecisive to take the monetary plunge
I know I want 3/4 as we are both short and don't plan on super cold weather camping...yet. The temp rating should be about 20*. I know everyone has their own opinions, but I'd like to hear from anyone what they like or don't like about some. Price vs quality, ease of set up, etc.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Voters in Albuquerque defeated a proposal on Tuesday that would have outlawed most late-term abortions in New Mexico's largest city in the first test of such a measure on a municipal ballot in the United States.
The measure, which would have barred doctors within city limits from performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, unless a mother's life was in danger, was rejected 55 percent to 45 percent.
Abortion rights advocates hailed the outcome as a victory against out-of-state anti-abortion activists seen as spear-heading an initiative.
Supporters of the measure predicted that similar proposals would gain ground in other cities and states across the country.
The proposed 20-week cutoff on abortions in the Albuquerque measure allowed for few of the exemptions permitted in most late-term abortion bans enacted in other states in recent years. It contained no exceptions for victims of rape or incest, and would have waived the ban only to save a mother's life or if continuing her pregnancy risked "substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function."
A record number of city voters were reported to have cast early ballots in the special election.
And an unusually high overall turnout was expected due to the controversial nature of the measure, said by those on both sides of the campaign to mark the first proposed abortion restriction submitted to voters in a U.S. city.
The U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide in 1973, but ruled that unless the mother's health were at risk, states could place restrictions on abortion at the point when a fetus could potentially survive outside the womb, generally seen as starting at 22 to 24 weeks of gestation.
A full-term pregnancy typically is about 40 weeks, and abortions after 20 weeks are rare.
Still, abortion opponents have pushed the boundaries of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in recent years by seeking to curtail abortions at earlier stages of pregnancy.
The Albuquerque measure was patterned after restrictions enacted by a dozen states based on hotly debated medical research suggesting a fetus feels pain starting at 20 weeks of gestation.
Two of those states, North Dakota and Arkansas, went further by also recently banning abortion as early as six and 12 weeks, respectively. Those more restrictive bans have been put on hold by courts. Courts have likewise blocked 20-week abortion bans in Arizona, Georgia and Idaho.
Albuquerque is home to two of the few facilities in the region that perform late-term abortions - the Southwestern Women's Options clinic and the University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health.
Their existence has led abortion foes to refer to Albuquerque as the "late-term abortion capital of the country" and to target the city for the municipal ban, said Elisa Martinez, executive director of the group Protect ABQ Women and Children, which supports the measure.
Julianna Koob, legislative advocate for Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, agreed that the two clinics had drawn patients from around the region because "access has been so severely impacted in other cities."
"Not only have out-of-state, out-of-touch groups failed to impose their political agenda on Albuquerque families, they created an army of New Mexicans passionate about protecting private medical decisions between a woman and her doctor," Koob said Tuesday night.
The Reverend Frank Pavone, national director of the group Priests for Life, countered that "pro-lifers in Albuquerque and elsewhere should not feel discouraged," adding, "We will see to it that this effort is introduced in other cities and states."
Before the vote, New Mexico's attorney general, Gary King, had called the proposed measure "unconstitutional and unenforceable."
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, a law professor at the University of New Mexico, said abortion regulations as allowed under Roe v. Wade were regarded as a matter for the states, not local governments, to decide.
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Bill Spencer wrote:%^)
On the other hand, in the "wonderful" state of Arizona you can't even bring a bottle of wine into an eating establishment that has a liquor license ... don't travel all that much to San Francisco but have found in my travels to closer-by San Diego that most restaurants there are MUCH more reasonable than a lot of those mentioned in the Chronicle article ...
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Mike Filigenzi (Sacto) wrote:That's what we've found here as well. Most of the places we go to do have corkage fees but will often quietly waive them if you bring interesting bottles. I get the feeling that they have the policies in place so that they can discourage those who bring in bottles of $5 grocery store wine. If you're bringing in nice bottles of wine, there's a good chance that you're willing to drop some extra $$$ on your food and that you'll come back if they treat you well.
Still, a very interesting articles that offers a number of points of view on the corkage issue.
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I-Fit 150
I-Fit 150 is a unique, easy system of exercise, meditation, and qi gong with one goal: to keep every part of you functioning at a very high level for your entire life. I-Fit 150 not only addresses the cardiovascular and muscular systems, but it can also be applied to help you strengthen any major bodily function, including; hearing, vision, teeth, mental acuity, heart function, sexual function, lung function, balance, digestion, bone density, immune system, nervous system, joints, muscles, hormones and overall mood (depression). I-Fit 150 blends the best of modern science and ancient wisdom to give you an easy customizable set of tools to be happy, healthy and strong now, and for many years to come. I-Fit 150 stands for Intended Evolution Fitness, an exciting new health and fitness program based on the Theory of Intended Evolution by Dr. Don Zhang DAOM, Ph.D. Combining eastern traditional health arts with modern scientific theories, I-Fit 150 guides your body to evolve into a state of health and well-being following a blueprint which maps out your health and vitality for the rest of your life.
Dr Zhang has a Ph.D in Comparative Medicine, is a former Director of the International Association of Integrated Medicine, Qi Gong Master, Tai Chi Master and recipient of the distinguished Yellow Emperor award for advancements in Chinese Medicine.
(The 150 refers to 150 years old).
Health, conscious and Longevity minded individuals interested in a fun and effective approach for creating energy, strength, flexibility, health and youthfulness for the body and mind.
This program can be applied to all ages but right now seems to interest more people in the over 30's. Also, those that are starting to see some decline in their body's functioning and want to prevent further decline in functioning are very interested in this program.
A logo that is iconic and fresh. Ideally it would contain elements that are representative of both the ancient Asian heritage and modern scientific roots. Thus it might have fusion elements of both old and new. It is important though to avoid utilizing "tired" or overused Asian elements. Just as with fusion cuisine if a fresh way to present an old element can be found – Great!
We also want to avoid looking like a martial art
Some values of Ifit150 that could be represented:
Longevity, Longevity Blueprint,
Balance, Harmony, Peace, Strength
DNA, Evolution, Intention
Connected with Nature
Meditative but active
Movement, simplicity
Mind body Integration
Vitality, Vitality Vitality!
We want to distinguish our system from yoga as it is not yoga, therefore we don't want to have logos which could give the impression that it is a yoga system.
Not using "obvious" clip art is a good idea. There is some really fast, cheap and easy clip art out there and it shows. There is some very good clip art that can be manipulated to look very good if not even left alone. It's all a matter of you the artist. You can make anything look good. Please be tasteful about it. Original and creative artwork is most welcome.
Feel free to experiment with color. our website is http://www.ifit150.com
http://www.nianow.com/ we like the nia logo and this logo:
http://www.nianow.com/image/ced-raw-illustration - the blue logo representing the meditative aspect (although for Ifit 150 we need the active physical exercise represented as well as the meditative aspect if we try to represent both).
http://www.yinyanghouse.com we like the joyful energy balanced nature of this one, but not so much the colors.
Dear Designers,
We would also be interested to see a design with a pine tree, the sun and a flexible (not sharp) athletic figure as well as the I-Fit 150 and Intended Evolution, in the design.
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Cheque Bounce NoticeA cheque is a bill of exchange which is payable on demand. There are two parties in a transaction, the person who issues the cheque is known as the drawer, whereas the person under whose favour the cheque is issued is known as the drawee. A cheque bounce is a situation in which the cheque cannot be processed because of the insufficient funds that are available in an individual's bank account. There are many reasons which can lead to a cheque bounce. To overcome such scenarios, the drawee issues a cheque bounce notice or a demand notice to the drawer. The Cheque bounce notice states that if the amount due is not paid within the prescribed time, and then the drawee will initiate legal proceedings under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 against the drawer.According to section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, a negotiable instrument means a bill of exchange, promissory note, or a cheque. The cheques are governed under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 states the provision relating to the dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds in the bank account. If there is any cheque issued by the drawer to the drawee to pay any amount and the cheque is returned/dishonoured by the bank because of the insufficient amount in the bank accounts to honour the cheque. The cheque is also dishonoured if it exceeds the amount that has been arranged to be paid from that bank account (by an agreement made with the bank). Hence, an individual can file a criminal case under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881, and it can also file a Summary suit under Order 37 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1908. ReasonsFollowing are the reasons behind a cheque bounce:?· A wrong date mentioned on the cheque: It has been observed that the drawer of the cheque mentions a wrong date in the cheque which results in cheque bounce. Not only the wrong date but if the drawer mentions a date which is more than three months old, then also the cheque is dishonoured by the bank. Moreover, if the cheque is post-dated and the drawee deposits the cheque earlier than the date, it results in cheque bounce. To avoid committing the default of cheque bounce, the drawer must mention the correct date in the cheque.· Signature is mismatched: The bank will dishonour the cheque if the drawer's signature is mismatched. It has been observed that many times people tend to forget their signature and end up signing a wrong signature on the cheque. If the signature does not match with the bank's record, it results in cheque bounce. To avoid such situations, the signature of the drawer must match his bank record.· Insufficient Funds in the drawer's bank account: The bank dishonours the cheque if there is any shortage/lack of funds in the drawer's bank account from which the cheque has been issued. In case of insufficient funds in the bank account, the bank will stop the payment. It will also levy a penalty to both drawer and drawee. Insufficient funds are one of the main reasons for cheque bounce cases. To avoid cheque bouncing, the drawer must ensure that there is sufficient balance in his bank account before issuing any cheque.· Overwriting on the cheque: A bank has the authority to dishonour the cheque if the drawer has scribbled or has done overwriting on the cheque. The cheque must be kept in good condition. If the bank finds that the cheque is in a bad condition or is damaged and the details mentioned in the cheque are not clearly/properly visible, then it results in cheque bounce.· The different amount of mentioned in words and numbers sections: The bank dishonours the cheque if there is an unusual amount mentioned in the words and numbers in the cheque. The amounts specified in words must be the same as the amount mentioned under the numerical representation. This common mistake can lead to a cheque bounce. To avoid the cheque bouncing, one must write the same amount in both the sections (words and numbers). Legal Action· The Cheque bounce is considered a serious offence that is committed by the drawer under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. The first step is to issue a cheque bounce notice. The drawee issues a cheque bounce notice to the drawer within 30 days from the cheque dishonour. The notice must consist of information relating to the nature of the transaction, the amount specified, the date on which the cheque is deposited, the date on which the cheque is dishonoured, the reason behind cheque bounce and to request the payment of the amount (that was dishonoured by the bank) within 15 days from the receipt of such notice. The cheque bounce notice must also include the details of the drawer, and it should specify that the cheque was presented within the validity period; it should also specify that the cheque was not given as a loan or a gift but for discharging the debt. If the drawer makes the payment after receiving the cheque bounce notice, then there is no need to file a case against the drawer. If the legal notice is not taken seriously by the drawer, then it may give rise to legal action.· The next step is to file a case if the drawer does not make a payment within the prescribed time. If there is no payment within 15 days by the drawer, then the drawee can file a criminal case within 30 days from the expiry of the cheque bounce notice period (15 days). The case can be filed only in the city where the drawer presented the cheque to the drawee.· After hearing the case, the court will issue summons under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881. Once the summons is issued, the drawer will have to appear before the court for resolving the case.· If the drawer is found guilty, then the penal provision mentioned under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881will be applied by the Court. ConclusionIn India, the Cheque bounce is considered a severe offence. It is also punishable with imprisonment or a fine mentioned under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The term of imprisonment may extend up to two years, and the fine may extend to twice the amount of the cheque drawn or both. In case if the cheque is drawn in favour of a charitable trust or as an application amount of shares, then it is exempted from the cheque bounce notice.Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 states the provision relating to the Interim compensation to the drawee for the inconvenience that has been caused due to the cheque dishonour. Hence, cheque bounce is one of the common problems which is still prevalent in India. It is highly advisable to appoint a professional to draft a cheque bounce notice, or legal consequences may be attracted.The author of this blog/Article is Kishan Dutt Kalaskar, a Retired Judge and practising advocate having an experience of 35+ years in handling different legal matters. He has prepared and got published Head Notes for more than 10,000 Judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts in different Law Journals. From his experience he wants to share this beneficial information for the individuals having any issues with respect to their related matters .Author :Kishan Dutt KalaskarAdvocate (Retired Judge)[email protected]: 9686971935
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Rent Deference During the Pandemic
Rent Deference During the PandemicThe Coronavirus pandemic has prompted the nation to its most jarring standstill in a long time, and most governments and companies are still figuring out different ways to deal with the sudden halt of global supply chains. The lockdown has slowed down markets, factory operations and several businesses, affecting employment and source of income of many.Rental agreementsRental agreements in India are the most common types of agreements as India being one of the most populated countries, does not have enough resources and utilities per capita. People here work by renting places, and most of the outstation employees, workers and students who come to work and study also prefer to stay in a rented flat. It is important and always advisable that property-related deals shall be secured through legally binding agreements on the parties involved. It does not matter that whether you are an owner who is looking out to rent his property or a tenant who is looking for a property on rent, the important thing is that both the parties involved shall make use of a valid rent agreement format inclusive of all the clauses that shall be beneficial to both the parties and at its best shall protect the interest of both the parties. The agreement should work as a reference document for the parties involved. The rent agreement should be made keeping in mind all the legalities and legislation so that it is an error-free agreement and can be presented as collaborative evidence in the scenario when a dispute arises among the parties. These agreements are simple contracts which are legally enforceable in the court of law and is therefore made under the Indian Contracts Act, 1872. Any rental agreement which is made in keeping the mind, the essentials of a valid contract, is considered as a valid rental agreement.Rental agreements are right now the centre of attraction, as its position in the time of Covid-19 is highly unstable. There are circumstances, under which, an individual is not using a place, but is still liable to pay the rent as per the agreements. Though there have been schemes and offers by the Indian government, still the relaxation policy for such agreements is unclear. Government Policies on Economic Relief to Affected PartiesA majority of the Indian middle class lives in rented accommodation, and so do many migrants, students, out of station employees etc. and for all of them, nothaving enough savings left to meet their utilities and needs is a stark and immediate reality. In that light, the central government, along with a few state governments, that have cities with sizeable migrant, and floating populations have put in place regulations to help the middle class in need of financial respite. This paper talks about one specific aspect of the measures governments have taken to aid people financially; rent control. Since rent is a purely a contractual obligation between parties to the agreement, it is rarely infringed upon.In understanding the provisions of rent deference, it is essentialfirst to understand the importance of the Force Majeure Clause. A Force Majeure Event can be understood as an extraordinary event or a circumstance beyond human control, which frees both the parties from contractual obligations, when prevented by such an event, from fulfilling their obligations under the contract. Force Majeure Clause is a standard clause which is invariably incorporated in every agreement. It also entitles legally to suspend and or not to perform an undertaking by a party. Unfortunately, most of the Force Majeure clauses in already concluded agreements do not have a pandemic like event incorporated in it. An event in order to be stated to be a Force Majeure event must contain,among other things, the following: · directly or by implication be an event which is beyond the reasonable control of any of the parties; and· must affect the ability to perform by any of the parties. The central government and the respective state governments have drafted these orders and notifications, relaxing the rent payment requirements under their jurisdiction. It needs to be kept in mind that not all states have taken measures in this vein since no other form of financial relief except loan payment has been mandated in the act. Rent DeferenceThe central government in consonance with their policies for migrant labourers and workers stranded has mandated that no landlord shall collect rent for the next few months due to the pandemic. Other measures, including arranging special trains for transit have been arranged but for the sake of this paper, the notification dated 29th March is the sole focus since it relaxes rent collection obligations and places the same under the purview of Sec, 57 of the Disaster Management Act, mandating a year of imprisonment or fine. Around the same time, the state governments of Karnataka and NCT Delhi have announced a similar measure, with the notable difference being the scope of application of the notification. In both these states, the notification extends protection to all tenants and halts payment of rent for atleast one month in Delhi and a similar length of time in Karnataka. These notifications do not signify whether they will be deferring the payments, or requiring landlords to forgo the rent for the one-month period commencing on the day of the issuance of the notification. This lack of clarity be as it may, the NCT Delhi government has, through an advisory announced that they would be providing assistance to those residents that are unable to meet their rent obligations. While there is no official notification signifying the same, it can be assumed that the same will be carried out as a local level scheme. While the Delhi and central government notifications have made provisions for action in the event of a violation of the same, the Maharashtra government notification, which wasn't properly available on the website, and whose only public domain copy was a twitter post, where a Marathi language copy of the order was found, makes no such mention. This notification is more explicit about the aim, where the time period of non-recovery is three months, the notification clearly states that the scheme merely provides for deferment of rent payment, rather than forgiveness; allowing landlords to recover three months of rent at the end of the notification period.These measures have no bearing on the rental contracts and do not derail the status of sub-letters, most of that is to be extrapolated from the barebones construction of the notification. In sum, these notifications apply to all landlords that, at the time of publication are letting out a property in rent and to the best of my knowledge (except for Maharashtra where it is specified) defer the payment of rent. There are other ways through which the rent is reduced or waived off in these hard times. One of the ways is by directly convincing the owner of the property for some concession in the monthly payments of the rent till the nationwide lockdown is over. This is an unofficial method, and it entirely depends upon the decision of the owner whether he wants to give the concession to the tenant or not. There yet no official notice from the government which allows concession to such agreements. It is vital to note that such arrangements are being used by the students, outstation employees, etc. Also, such policies only apply to those agreements that have been executed before the nationwide lockdown, that is, before 25th march.The parties may execute an Addendum with the help of a legal entity or try to negotiate and put in writing and execute the Addendum. The strict requirement of compulsory registration of such pandemic time Addendums or novation of contracts, during these hard times, must be dispensed with by the governments so that there is no unnecessary hassle. Changes in legal System post covid-19Once the lockdown is over, and things become normal, one of the most prominent change, that the legal system will witness shall be the making of the legal enforceable agreements. People will not consider the importance of making a contract and will execute such contracts with utmost diligence. The clauses like "force majeure" and "doctrine of frustration" will be considered essential, and would be taken into consideration in future contracts. A "force majeure" clause when present in a contract, gives the opportunity to not perform legal obligations under some circumstances. Such scenarios could be when an activity becomes impossible to perform. If a rental agreement, contains this clause, there are high possibilities that the rent is waived or reduced of the tenant, as due to the lockdown staying in the rented flats have become an impossible activity. However, such clauses are not added in the rental agreements. Therefore, the layman will make sure that such a clause is given a place in the agreement.The covid-19 lockdown has also made people aware about the clause of "doctrine of frustration". This clause frustrates the tenancy even when either party involved in the agreement is not at fault, and the legal obligations, become impossible to fulfil due to the unforeseeable circumstances. Tenancy, as the main element of the contract, will terminate automatically, when a frustrating event occurs that is one which is unforeseeable and unexpected or beyond the control of the parties. Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with "doctrine of frustration". Here again, the important point is the presence of such a clause in the valid rental agreement. Services of trained mediators and conciliators and organizations that provide additional dispute resolution may be used by the parties, in order to conclude issue rising due to these rental agreements in the time of the lockdown.Therefore, if we talk about the changes in the legal system, drafting of the rental contracts would see a new world with much more important clauses.ConclusionPost Covid-19 there are significant changes that the country would witness. Similarly, the rental agreements will have to go through their own changes. The agreements would amend not only with the addition of newer clauses but also the way through which the rents are paid. The rent in the future might be paid through instalments etc. However, it is important to understand that the basic structure of a rental agreement would not change. It might go under some amendments, but its validity and the way they are made shall remain the same. It is advisable that once the things become normal, execution of such agreements shall be only made with the help of an experienced legal person to reduce such ambiguity in the future outcomes of the agreement. The author of this blog/Article is Kishan Dutt Kalaskar, a Retired Judge and practising advocate having an experience of 35+ years in handling different legal matters. He has prepared and got published Head Notes for more than 10,000 Judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts in different Law Journals. From his experience he wants to share this beneficial information for the individuals having any issues with respect to their related matters .Author :Kishan Dutt KalaskarAdvocate (Retired Judge)[email protected]: 9686971935
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JUICY COUTURE SPRING 2013 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
I arrived at Lincoln Center anxious to see the Juicy Couture runway show. I was slightly perplexed as I wondered where the stage was. Everyone I asked pointed me in a different direction, until I finally realized:
1. The Juicy Couture show was outside
2. The confusion was meant to surprise and intrigue an anxious audience. Juicy was the final show. There had been a long week of fabulous, perfectly coifed runway models strutting their well-manicured toe nails in 6" Stiletto sandals or maybe that was the crowd of fashionistas watching.
A stunned crowd was mesmerized as several, hot male servers in white Juicy t-shirts started the official debut of Juicy Couture at MercedesBenz Fashion Week. In the spirit of the world's current Twitter-induced 140 character attention span, LeAnn Nealz debuted her Spring2013 Collection on screen with a quick, flirty, and fun mini film directed by Zoe Cassavetes and starring South African model, Candice Swanepoel as the ultimate in California, sexy, cool with music by "Best Coast."
New York city was enchanting on an 80 degree evening. Sipping pink champagne while watching a large screen in fascination, seeing many angles of the Juicy jungle of luxury. Outfits from tiger stripes to polka dot jumpers worn by Candice Swanepoel posing on velvet couches. She stares into mirrors with sound gurus syncing the stunning Juicy-clad model's moves to the tempting beats.
I could only imagine myself wearing these cute and coordinating ensembles to a Sunday brunch or maybe to meet a mid-week fling for a lunch hour rendezvous. There has always been something alluring about Juicy from the name tattooed across rear ends of Young America to charms that are anxiously fawned over from Nordstroms to bidding wars on eBay. The collectible little dangling crystals and colors intrigue the admiration of ladies from the Bingo set to the coloring club in nursery school.
The luscious charms and jewelry sings out with all the colors of a box of Crayola crayons. I was dazzled by sharp velour track suits that are cool yet comfortable and oh so chic in pastel shades made from velour to terry cloth. These hoody suites are as much of an American staple as lemonade and trick or treating.
Swanepoel showcases the best of Juicy's Spring looks, which were inspired by the flirty, glamorous pin up girls of the 1950s. "We wanted to take that spirit of the pin up era and reinterpret it in a modern, fresh way. The collection has a subtle sexiness carried throughout -but still feels Juicy and fun," said LeAnn Nealz.
This was Juicy's first-ever Lincoln Center show and featured a wide collection of fabulous outfits for Spring 2013 from denim jumpsuits to striped short shorts throughout the film. I saw soft silk dresses, a stunning navy floral romper, sharp printed blazers, glamorous Juicy Jeans and a new interpretation of its iconic track suit. Luscious, jewel-encrusted leather handbags and pave jewelry were dominant throughout. For added fun try the DIY Juicy charms from flowered turquoise Halloween Skulls to grape soda pop to pussycats and the representing adorable corgi in new lower-priced starter kits. You can even buy your initials to dangle from your chain.
About Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture embraces the bright and glamorous fun of its Los Angeles heritage by discovering the couture in the everyday, and delivering an element of surprise in all of its designs.
Famous for ascending the tracksuit to its status as a casual luxury icon, the brand continues to evolve, bringing the same confident, whimsical and feminine attitude to everything it creates.
Today, the global phenomenon offers an assortment that spans fashion apparel for women, girls and baby, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear, fragrance, accessories, jewelry, sunglasses
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Started by two fashion-obsessed friends in 1997, Juicy Couture quickly achieved global recognition and garnered millions of fans, many with famous faces. In 2003, Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (NYSE: FNP) (formerly Liz Claiborne Inc.) acquired the company, and in 2010,
Juicy Couture tapped LeAnn Nealz as Chief Creative Officer and President to guide the brand into its next phase of growth, while preserving the house's playful and unique DNA.
North America is home to approximately 127 Juicy Couture and Juicy Couture Outlet stores. You can also shop Juicy Couture in select department stores and online at juicycouture.com.
Internationally Juicy Couture and Juicy Couture Outlet stores can be found in over 279 stores in 30 Countries.
For more about Juicy Couture, visit juicycouture.com.
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You might remember, back in February, when MJD told you about Cowboys coach Wade Phillips' most attractive daughter. Well, now she's got an acting career. It seems to be going well.
Turns out, she's that Charlie Wilson's War. We haven't seen it yet. She plays a belly dancer.
I had done minimal belly dancing prior to this. But I am a dancer - I've danced my whole life - I am pretty adept at learning different kinds of movement. ... It was all pretty natural to me - I didn't feel like it was a stretch for me to do that style of dance.
How about those Cowboys?
I watch every game! I mean, I watch every game, I read sports blogs, I go on dallascowboys.com all the time. I grew up with football. It becomes important when it's not just a livelihood, but when your life depends on it - whether you're going to move to a different city, or if you're gonna get fired. ... I'm really invested.
That's right, fellers; she reads sports blogs. Step right up.
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Picked this headband up last Sunday when I was shopping with the Mother, its the kind of thing I'd probs only wear once or twice but its worth getting because its cheap and cute. I'm wearing a dress I got from New Look last year and have worn completely to death since I got it. Its actually gone a bit grey IRL, but I like it that much I really don't mind.
Tonight I'm contemplating going out, the weathers amazing, and I've just finished up working at New Look. However on the other hand I came up with an amazing idea for a project for university and for some reason I REALLY want to get stuck into that. I'm such a lameo sometimes! I cant decide what to do! Could always go out tomorrow, So many bank holidays at the moment its aweseome!


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St. Nick's Holiday Mini-Workshops
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First held on December 2, 2010, we usually run this workshop early in December each year.
2013 Workshop
- Soap molding
- Mold making
- Woven wrapping paper
- Pop up cards
- Paper wallets
- Fridge magnets
- Shopping bags
- Santa hats
- Purses
- Open ended making:
- If you see some materials you want to work with and have an idea, then we'll try to help you craft your project!
- If you feel like bringing your own materials to include into any of the above crafts, or any crafts you would like to do, we can incorporate that somehow as well.
Previous Workshop Activities
- soap
- We make our own molds with our vacuum former!
- shopping bags
- bean bags
- Popup cards
- Christmas Tree
- http://wp.robertsabuda.com/pop-make-christmas-tree/
- Robert has a great site with lots of popup cards to make: http://wp.robertsabuda.com/
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This morning I had a chance to interview Big Island resident and American Idol Contestant, Bryant Scott Tadeo, over the phone with permission from the folks that are in charge of handling press relations for the show and this is some of what he had to say to me.
Q: How's it going?
A: It's going great so far I'm really excited to still be in the competition and to be with all this amazing talent.
Q: Are you performing tonight with the men or with the next batch of men?
A: I will be part of the second batch of guys which will happen next week Thursday I believe, I think that's the 28th of this month and so that's when it all goes down.
Q: What's been your most memorable experience so far of this years competition?
A: Wow that's a tough question… I mean I have so many great memories as far as performing in front of the judges and meeting all the other contestants and bonding and getting close… but honestly the best part of this whole experience has to be getting to know all the other contestants… getting to see the different personalities and meeting so many people from all over the States and different cultures… Regardless of what happens I'm going to leave this experience with new found friends and new found knowledge and that's the best part is meeting all these new people.
Q: What is the biggest difference between this year and last year?
A: This year personally I'm definitely a little more chill and confident for sure, last year I was kind of timid and didn't know what to expect obviously and just kind of held back… that's why I wanted to come back this year just so that I could come back and show them that I do have it and have that star power and I'm just a lot more confident and every time I just can't wait to get up on stage (next week).
Q: Do you have anything you like to say to folks to here on the Big Island in particular?
A: I want to say that to everyone back home in Hilo, my friends, my family, and everyone that is watching and staying tuned in and supporting me… I appreciate it, I love you guys and I just hope that I don't let you down and that your continued support is what is going to carry me through and I just hope I don't disappoint you folks and I miss everyone.
I'm not gonna post the whole interview, but he spoke about last nights performances by the ladies and how he thinks that they were all really talented but knows there can only be one winner.
Let's hope he makes it past next week and get ready to vote for a local braddah to become the NEXT AMERICAN IDOL!
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I have 2 ENO DN. The 2nd I purchaced as a "ONE-LINK" system with tarp and bug-net. I have spent 20-30 nights and dozens of afternoon naps in these hammocks over the past year. I have been very satisfied. I get a comfortable flat lie. They are especially nice when the wife or the kids or whole family want to share the hammock. We have easily exceeded 400 pounds in the hammock with no worries.
I love the bug net. While a bit heavy, it feels durable enough to stand up to the abuse of my kids. The ENO tarp has kept my dry but, I could never keep it tight throughout the night. The slap-straps make decent fire-starters; I changed to whoopie/tree huggers right away.
I have almost always slept well in my ENO DN. However, I recently changed from a full length pad and synthetic mummy bag to down quilts, UQ and TQ. I now feel squeezed at the feet and top of my head. I guess the pad kept the edges of the hammock at bay.
I have begun exploring alternatives for my ENO DN but, I consider this to be an ideal FIRST hammock.
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Animal Research in a Global Environment: Meeting the Challenges: Proceedings of the November 2008 International Workshop (2011)Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
The publication of research articles involving animal studies, central to many disciplines in science and biomedicine, should include adequate and specific information to enable the interpretation, evaluation, and reproducibility of the reported study. Considerable variation in the amount of information required by scientific publications and reported by authors undermines this basic scientific need; insufficient information does not facilitate systematic reviews of animal studies and may result in the unnecessary use of animals, funding, and other resources in failed efforts to interpret and reproduce study results. To address these concerns, the National Research Council?s Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) appointed a committee of experts to provide guidance for journal editors, authors, and reviewers, who have a role to play in promoting the publication of adequate descriptions. This report includes clear explanations, examples, and supporting references for the effective reporting of all major components of animal research, including aspects of animal care and use that can affect research outcomes. The report includes sections on aquatic species.


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Trading in city smog for country green and Brooklyn hipsters for Northwest farmers, Hollis Witherspoon and Grayson Cox tied the knot this June in a wedding so whimsical, charming, and downright beautiful that we're thinking Disney may have felt a few pangs of envy.
Inviting guests from near and far to the Witherspoon's family farm in Yamhill, Oregon (yes, we had to look it up, too) the BK-based couple — she's an actress, he's an artist — braved a wet, stormy weekend for their quaint, countryside nuptials.
And proving that fortune favors the bold (or at least the fearlessly optimistic), the clouds did finally part just in time for a heartwarming Quaker ceremony and festivities that continued way into the evening with dancing, fireworks, and a bonfire. Even a little (okay, maybe a lot) of mud couldn't slow the good times down.
So, prepare your pinning fingers, folks — we got our hands on the dreamy snaps from the city-meets-country affair. And pardon the cliché, but this one has "happily ever after" written all over it.


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The graph shows which age groups would stand to benefit most from a decrease in disease burden if Australian rates of overweight and obesity were stable or if it were reduced population-wide by one BMI point by 2020.?? Photo: AIHWIf at risk populations reduced their weight by a little as three kilograms, Australia could avoid 14 per cent of disease related to being overweight and obese in 2020, a new study has found.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, Impact of overweight and obesity as a risk factor for chronic conditions: Australian Burden of Disease Study, shows relatively small changes can have a big impact.
The new findings look at the health impact of excess weight in terms of years of healthy life lost through living with an illness or injury, or through dying prematurely.
"Our weight is our second biggest risk factor in terms of the health 'burden', accounting for 7 per cent," AIHW spokesperson Dr Lynelle Moon said.
It's second only to tobacco, which accounts for 9 per cent of the burden, but the gap between the two is narrowing as the burden of obesity rises.
If all Australians at risk of disease due to being overweight or obesity reduced their body mass index by just one point ??? or about three kilograms for a person of average height ??? the overall health impact would drop by 14 per cent in 2020.
However Dr Moon said even if the rising rates were halted and Australians maintained their weight, about 6 per cent of the disease burden would be avoided.
The report analysed 22 diseases linked to weight. These included 11 types of cancer, cardiovascular conditions and other linked diseases such as asthma, dementia and gout.
Notably, about half of the diabetes burden, 53 per cent, and of the osteoarthritis burden, 45 per cent, were due to being overweight or obese.
Large inequalities were found across socioeconomic groups. The lowest socioeconomic group experienced more than double the rate of burden due to weight than the highest socioeconomic group.
The report modelled which demographics would stand to benefit most from a national slim-down.
Children aged between 5 and 14 years, a relatively small group, could experience a 34 per cent drop in the weight-related disease burden. This could put downward pressure on the estimated $17 million spent annually on the fifth of Australian preschoolers that are overweight.
The largest gains in disease burden would be seen in the 65-74 age group, saving 5379 years of healthy life lost either through premature death or living with an illness or injury.


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