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We've reserved a limited number of accommodation spaces for students coming to St George's through Clearing and Adjustment, these will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
Key accommodation information
Each flat accommodates four to eight students, sharing a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. There are on-site laundry facilities, internet access in every room, and a secure reception manned 24 hours a day. A mixture of mixed and single sex flats are clustered around an attractive central courtyard. Each block includes a common room with comfortable seating and a large plasma-screen television, where students can relax and meet friends.
A bus service running every 20 minutes serves the halls and drops off right outside the University's main entrance.
Horton Halls is wheelchair accessible and we provide for students with other disabilities or special needs.
Once you receive an offer to study at St George's, our Admissions and Student Services teams will explain how to apply through our online system.
Please contact us to discuss any medical conditions, disability or personal circumstances which may have a bearing on your accommodation needs. Whatever your circumstances, our accommodation team will support you to find a comfortable place to stay.
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Our accommodation and support adviser can help you with questions about Horton Halls:
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Dr. Jennifer B. Campbell is the Policy Manager for the Enrollment Assistance Program under Consumer Services at Cognosante. With more than 18 years of experience, she manages and leads complex system implementations and projects supporting governmental agencies and programs. Jennifer also has significant experience in various areas related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), responding to complex policy questions, analyzing issues relating to enrollment and eligibility queries, Qualified Health Plans coverage disputes, and resolving issues related to Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTC) and premium billing.
Jennifer has a Doctorate of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She focused on Health Economics, Policy and Administration. She is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Public Health Association (APHA). She has published several healthcare-related articles, including a white paper entitled "The Intersection of Health Policy and Community Health."
Dr. Campbell has a Master of Health Services Administration from George Washington University and is adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins University.

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Hi There, Nice to Meet You: 4 Steps to Successful SMM for Beginners
Rapid growth of social media ushered a truly golden era for businesses both great and small – especially the latter. If you're just starting out with the barest minimum of resources, you don't need to rack your brain about where you'd get money for a massive ad campaign on TV (only to get barely glimpsed in the endless ocean of already existing ads) – social media will do just fine for establishing your brand's image and a connection with customers. Play your social media cards right, create an image and a story that speaks to your target customer – and people will recognize you among the overwhelming diversity of faceless companies and value their relationship with your business. Here're four essential steps to initial success in SMM.


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The Ballymena community has been saddened by the passing of Jack Kernohan MBE, a well known and respected figure in both local life and industry.
Jack died peacefully after a period of illness on Sunday morning, September 6, less than two weeks after being presented with the Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim on behalf of HRH The Queen at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
He was awarded the honour in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June for services to the bus industry and specifically in the marketing and sales development of low floor easy access buses during a career spanning over 40 years with renowned coach building firm Wrightbus.
Due to Jack's illness, his son Rodney with the valued assistance of Robin Swann MLA and Steven Montgomery, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim, arranged for Jack to be awarded with his MBE at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital in August.
On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim Joan Christie came to the Royal Victoria Hospital to award Jack with his honour.
Less than two weeks later, Jack passed away.
Jack, who wrote and published his memoirs in 'The Wright Way', to mark the 60th Anniversary of the company in 2010, rose through the ranks from Workshop Foreman through to Production Manager until switching to the sales side of the business in 1970 when he was appointed Sales Manager.
He became Sales Director in 1988, a position he held until his retirement in 2005 at the age of 68.
In his memoirs, Jack reminisced on his 50 years' experience working for Wrightbus.
His 272 page, full colour hardback publication demonstrates the knock-backs Jack experienced in his early days where he continued to lobby councils and bus operators to where he eventually won the 'hearts and minds' of those within the industry.
Throughout his long career, Jack was dedicated to improving public transport, in particular regarding ease of access to vehicles, taking his lobby around Great Britain.
He campaigned for bus operators and councils across the country to improve public transport by lowering kerb access and introducing low floor buses.
The low-floor chassis design Jack fought so hard to introduce is used today by Transport for London's recently commissioned 'New Bus for London', built by Wrightbus. Wrightbus's successful vehicle design allows the company to export low-floor buses to others countries around the world.
Wrightbus founder, Dr William Wright CBE said: "We are all deeply saddened at the loss of Jack. He was a great character, with a mischievous spirit, well liked and respected by everyone who knew him.
"With over 40 years of service to the company, he was a key figure in the growth and development of the business during that period.
"Even after he retired, he maintained a keen interest and strong links with the company and his many friends in the industry.
"Everyone in the company would wish to extend their deepest condolences to Jack's family."
Jack Kernohan MBE is survived by his loving and devoted wife Martha, son Rodney, daughter Lynda, and wider family circle, and remembered by the management and staff of Wrightbus and the British & Irish bus & coachbuilding industry.


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Activities and things-to-do!
We enjoy a wonderful coastal community in Homer, with access to Mountains, beaches, the ocean, rivers and lakes.
Our area population is around twelve-thousand year-round residents, but as you'll see the pace picks up in the summertime.
That's because Alaska in the summer is paradise, and we hope you enjoy.


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Here's an interesting looking resource for physics type geeks.
Physics Forums. Kind of like the sci.physics newsgroups but probably with a higher SNR and a pretty wide range of topics. Haven't spent too much time browsing it yet, but it looks interesting. Need to spend some more time checking it out.
Don't see anything in my field though. Maybe it's not so great after all... :)


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Under ten dollar trip to travel along the Strip
Surprise! Just hop into one of the double Decker buses that keep going up and down the Strip all through the day. These buses, known as Deuces, cost you only eight dollars an all day hop in/out tour. You also have the option of a two-hour ride for six dollars, or a pass valid for three days when spending $20. You'll find it enjoyable to travel with the locals in such a bus.
Water Shows at the Strip
The Bellagio Fountains certainly make the most excellent of free attractions that one can find in Las Vegas. You simply can't miss it! Facing the Bellagio hotel on the Strip, these fountains are installed in the middle of an artificial lake. You are bound to get mesmerized by this memorable show of dancing jets of water, reaching amazing heights with classic as well as modern musical tunes and colorful lights in the backdrop. These fountains are played every 30 minutes, beginning at three in the afternoon, and every fifteen minutes starting at eight in the evening till midnight. If you are in a mood to watch a paid show in Vegas, your first choice should be Cirque du Soleil. This sophisticated show comprises of over seventy swimmers, contortionists, clowns plus aerialists, who perform acrobatic feats on a stage in the pool filled with 1.5 million gallons of water.
Dinning at Steve Wynn's man-made marvel
The exteriors of the Wynn Lake of Dreams give the impression of a tiny hill covered with trees, but the interiors of this resort, designed by Steve Wynn, contain a gateway having Alpine looks, complete with one forty feet waterfall plus a mountain spread over 150 feet, and having plants from the golf course of Desert Inn, used in a novel way. Have an enjoyable dinner at one of the terraces of Lakeside or SW Steakhouse, or cocktails at Parasol Down to see the lake coming alive in dazzling colors produced by more than 4,000 lights, music and holographic images that combine together to give you a multimedia experience.
Look into an offbeat museum
Atomic Testing Museum at Nevada is unique, allowing you to peep in the nuclear weapons testing site. Or go to the Mob Museum to get detailed views on how organized crime was executed in Sin City; for a visual tour of the history of Vegas, go to the Neon Museum in northern end of the Strip. If you are an enthusiast of old-fashioned arcade games, you need to visit the exceptionally stunning Pinball Hall of Fame. You can play some of its highly admirable 150 outfitted pinball machines.
Stratosphere – The Tallest Structure in Nevada
You have two main attractions of going along the northern most end of Las Vegas Boulevard, till the Sahara Avenue. One of these is the Bonanza Gifts, which asserts to be the biggest gift store in this world and provides an enjoyable tacky journey back to the time of Route 66. For experiencing an especially different ride, you should go further north up the Boulevard till you reach the Stratosphere, Nevada's highest building, where from you can hear all kinds of screams coming out. At its base, it has four thrill rides, including: Big Shot, Insanity, the SkyJump Ride, and X-Scream – all equally terrifying.


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During my undergraduate education, I participated in a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) project in the lab of Dr. Claudio Gratton in Northeastern Iceland. I investigated the potential of aquatic midge emergence from Lake Mývatn and deposition on land for fertilizing terrestrial plants and increasing growth and abundance of terrestrial herbivores. My findings were novel in that they described how the movement and decomposition of organisms between adjacent habitats influences not only recipient plants but also their herbivores. This published study can be found here.
For more information about the work conducted on lake-land dynamics by the UW-Madison team of researchers, visit the blog, Smidge of Midge.
Below are some pictures from my experience.


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About Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Regular Rolled Oats, 453 g (Pack of 4):
Bob's Red Mill Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats are 100% whole grain and kiln toasted. Prepare on the stove or in the microwave for a deliciously versatile and hearty bowl of oatmeal. We encourage creativity with your choice of toppings: try mascarpone cheese and berries, flax and chia seeds, a poached egg and salsa, dried fruits and nuts, or anything else your imagination can think of!
About Bob's Red Mill:
For over three decades, Bob has been committed to providing people everywhere with the best quality foods available. His passion for health and belief in taking care of one another is as strong today as it was when he first started the business with his wife, Charlee, all those years ago. Bob plays a fundamental role in the daily operations of the business and his enthusiasm and 'honest-to-goodness' approach are shared with every one of his employees. It's this passion for providing the very best nutritional whole grains that has helped make us the leading name in health foods across the country. Bob's Red Mill is proudly employee-owned.


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Being President Is Not Easy, Nana Addo Needs Your Prayers—Bawumia Tells Sunyani Muslims
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Muslim community in Sunyani to pray hard and support President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for him to work assiduously to fulfill all the promises pledged.
"Being President is not easy, the work you have given to Nana Akufo-Addo is a great task, and you should help him to execute that task, As a president all your vision is to give your people more development. You can have the vision but without God's strength and guard you can't do it, that's why am pleading to you to continuing praying and support to help the government deliver for us to be free and happy" he added.
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on a nationwide Ramadan Tour speaking at the Sunyani Central Mosque last Sunday to break fasting and pray with Muslims recalled that he was in the region and mosque last year to ask for their support in the run up to the elections and it is only proper that he comes in person again to thank them for helping the NPP win.
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said " we came here to thank you our brothers and sisters, our mothers and fathers who helped us so much to vote for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as president of Ghana, we are also extending the same thanks to all Ghanaians of all religions especially Brong Ahafo region people for massive votes during 2016 elections ".
According to Dr. Bawumia, "I know Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and worked with him from 2008, 2012 and now 2017, Nana is a man of his words. He is a man who keeps his promises. He is a man who has sympathy for the suffering of the Ghanaian masses. He said that if given the opportunity he would establish the Zongo Development Fund to help the people in the Zongos, he has done exactly that. He has allocated Ghs 219 million for the Zongo development fund and the passage of the Zongo Development Fund law this year will make sure that every year funds are allocated from the budget for this fund and we will see a lot of development in the Zongos."
He said the fund is the first time in the history of Ghana a government has instituted in the interest of Zongo development.
" Free Senior High School education, restoration of Teaching and Nursing Training allowances, One Village-One-Dam, and One District One Dam,I( Bawumia) assure you that the President is a man of his word he will fulfill every pledge".
Speaking on 2017 Hajj package for prospective pilgrims, vice Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said some innovations had been introduced to reduce the burden and stress of pilgrims both in Ghana and Saudi Arabia including identifiable accommodation tags, transport service , feeding on arrival at Madina and feeding before departure in Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia.
"We have put everything in place for your well safety and health conditions in this year Hajj pilgrims, that makes 2017 Hajj special" he added
Vice President, Dr Bawumia visited similar facilities in Kintampo, Techiman and ended at Sunyani Central Mosque.
Sheikh Umar Abdul Kadiri, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Chief Imam,expressed his profound gratitude to Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his visit and assured him that they( Muslims) will continue praying for Nana Addo and him for them to fulfill all the promises he made to Ghanaians.
He pleaded to Nana Addo and Bawumia to help the only Islamic training college school in Ghana which is located in Wenchi to stand on its feet well,by providing them with learning materials and others needed things for training college.
Vice President, Dr Bawumia was accompanied by senior party executives and government officials including Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Lawyer Kwaku Asomah Cheremeh, Sunyani East MP Hon. Akwasi Ameyaw - Cheremeh ,Minister for Business Development, Kamal-Dean Abdulai, National Nasara Coordinator, Regional Director of Youth Employment Agency, Mr. Micheal Boateng and some MCEs and DCEs in the region.


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Incident #1053
CVSRT received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist with child who had fallen at Otley Chevin sustaining suspected spinal injuries.
Part of CVSRT were mid-way through their casualty care examination so requested the assistance of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. However both teams were stood down en-route as the ambulance crew with the help from local team members managed to transfer the casualty.
In attendance: 13 CVSRT
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.
Duration: 1hrs 46mins
Additional Info
- Date: Sunday, 26 November 2017
- Location: Otley Chevin
- Grid Reference: SE 20400 44200
- Latitude: 53.893580
- Longitude: -1.6910700
- Man Hours: 1hr 46mins
- Members In Attendance: 13


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The Boston Pride reached agreements with three of their restricted free agents on Tuesday, as they signed defender, Lexi Bender and forwards Michaela Levine and Kathryn Tomaselli for the 2017-2018 National Women's Hockey League season.
Bender was the top blueliner for the Pride, as she helped lead the Pride to a 16-1 record during the past season. Tomaselli and Levine while not having much impact for Boston during 2016-2017, with most the roster, representing the United States Women's National Team, will be given a bigger role during the third season of the NWHL.
Bender said, "We have the most beautiful facility [Warrior Ice Arena] for our games and practices, and we have the best fans and a first-class franchise, so I could not wait to re-sign with the Pride. The team is going to look different next season, but I am confident we will have a strong group. I will miss [coach] Bobby Jay because he was so great to me, but I am excited to work with Thomas Poeck, who was a puck moving defenseman in the NHL. Since I play that style, I am sure there is a lot I can learn from him."
Through 17 games in her rookie season, the Boston College defenseman put up two goals and four assists from the blueline. Along with Blake Bolden and Alyssa Gagliardi, as well as US National Team members, Gigi Marvin and Kacey Bellamy, the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NWHL Draft made up one of the top defensive corps in the league.
In 154 games, the most of any Eagles player over four seasons, Bender scored 19 goals and 76 assists, earning her All-Hockey East in each season.
The Environmental Geosciences and Economics, double major, from Snohomish, Washington played boys' hockey from the age of five through 14 in the Seattle Junior Hockey Association.
Bender added, "We did not have a girls' program when I was a kid. But when I went back last year during the Christmas break to help out, they had three girls' teams. That was great to see."
She also played four seasons at the legendary hockey school, Shattuck St. Mary's in Fairbault, Minnesota. She helped the school win the national championship for the Tier I, in both Under-16 and the Under-19.
Tomaselli, was held scoreless during the eight games she played during the 2016-2017 NWHL season, but impressed the team during the NWHL Free Agent camp held earlier in May.
The Cape Coral, Florida native scored 31 goals and 19 assists, in 135 games for Union College, in Schenectady, New York, during her collegiate career. She served as the captain during her senior season.
The three-sport athlete, hockey, volleyball and softball, at Williston-Northampton School in Easthampton, Massachusetts was named Most Valuable Player in the 2011-2012 season.
Levine, was kept of the stat sheet during the six games she appeared in with the Pride this past season. The Lititz, Pennsylvania native however did put up 30 goals and 25 assists in 96 games during her collegiate career with Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts.


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Almost every day, Ms. Micu weighed her choices. Some days, she was sure she would stay. The house was in a safe neighborhood, roomy with a swing set in the backyard. Before the storm, she was even planning an addition. Other days, she knew moving was her only choice. Both options were expensive. Selling meant taking a big hit: She paid $183,000 for the house six years ago and figured it was not worth much more than half of that now. But for as long as they lived in their temporary apartment, she was paying rent and a mortgage. FEMA gave her about $16,000, but the renovation bids were all around $70,000.
By the time the four-bedroom house passed a mold test in February, Ms. Micu was thinking that she might split the difference. Move her family elsewhere, but keep the house as a rental. "With my son's immune system, I can't have a situation where the mold is a trigger," said Ms. Micu, a Houston native whose parents are Filipino immigrants. "I can't take the chance."
Something else was nagging Ms. Micu. She wondered how the subdivisions could have been built in a reservoir. And if they had to be sacrificed, shouldn't the homeowners be compensated?
"This pushed our lives in another path," she said. "How could we have known that we would return from Dallas and practically have to start over?"
The questions are what pushed her to look for a law firm. In September, she became one of the lead plaintiffs in a federal class-action suit against the Army Corps of Engineers.
"Harvey took away my photo album with pictures from every year of my life. It took so many things. It took the purse that my husband bought me as a gift. He spent three months looking for it," she said.
"Harvey took away my sense of security, but so did the Army Corps of Engineers. What happened to us was wrong."
Starting Over
When Paulette Delynn Archer, 70, greets a visitor in the doorway of her one-story brick house, she is framed by large picture windows that reveal the emptiness inside, where flooding and renovation have left little more than wood studs between the front door and the back patio.
"Come in, let me show you the house," Ms. Archer offered in a cheery voice that soon gave way to silence. "Well, this used to be my house. Now it's just a shell."
Ms. Archer had once delighted in having guests over to see her four-bedroom home, where everything was the color of soft gold or pumpkin. This is where she had raised her only son, where her husband and mother spent their final days, where she had planned to spend her remaining days. But the four feet of mud and water that gushed through the house had demanded something radically different.
Two decades ago, Ms. Archer and her husband had paid roughly $200,000 for the house and watched it appreciate to more than $300,000. She said it would cost well over $100,000 to renovate the house and her FEMA grant would only cover a small fraction.
In the mornings, while staying at a La Quinta Inn, Ms. Archer would make lists in a blue three-ring binder of items lost, mostly items that came to her in her dreams. "I finally stopped trying to sum up my entire life. It was just too stressful. But that list told me that as much as I loved my house, there was no way out of this but to sell," said Ms. Archer, who spent the first part of her career as a flight attendant then became a police officer for the Port of Houston Authority. "I couldn't get a loan at my age and with no job. How would I pay it back?"
She had lost everything once before, as a teenager in a house fire. The crushing loss felt the same; the inability to recover felt far different.
Like other homeowners, Ms. Archer said she had no idea the house was built in a reservoir. She was told over and over that she did not need flood insurance, she said. Two or three times she purchased it anyway and then let the policy expire.
Three years earlier, she had taken out a reverse mortgage, which allows homeowners over 62 years old to convert equity into cash. After the flood, her house was worth less than the loan balance. It left her in a terrible bind. "I am sitting here thinking that I am not going to be able to get out of this situation," she said.
She eventually negotiated with the lender to offer the house as a short sale for $125,000. Earlier this month, Ms. Archer closed on the sale and walked away for good. Now fearful of floods and the sound of hard rain, she plans to move near a nephew in Dallas, where she will re-enter the job market 10 years after her retirement.
"There is no way I could have imagined I would be starting over at this point in my life," she said, then sighed deeply. "I know everything will be O.K. Eventually."
Staying Home
On a fall afternoon, as they were in the garage sorting the few salvageable pieces — the roar of trucks carting debris in the distance — Mr. Swanson turned to Ms. Swanson, his wife of 24 years.
"I don't want to leave. Do you?" he blurted out. Ms. Swanson shook her head. Neither did she.
For the Swansons, rebuilding was the only choice. They knew it would be hard, but this was home.
Instead of returning to work, Mr. Swanson pitched in on the repairs. "For now," Ms. Swanson said, "it make more sense for Jeff to be home helping with the house rather than to be on a job making $12 an hour." The couple also bought flood insurance.
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Y'all, Stranger Things is back. We've been waiting not so patiently. So, I really wanted to complete this tag. This tag was created by pickleheartsbooks on booktube. Check out the original pos. It's a lot of fun, STRANGER THINGS BOOK TAG (ORIGINAL).
Let's do this!
1. Benny: a character you wish you had more from:
Ugh. There are so many. But, I have to go with Sirius Black. I love him so much. I would love more of the marauder stories.
2. Steve Harrington: a popular book you still haven't read:
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
3. Barb: an unpopular book that you think needs more love:
A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis
4. The Upside Down: a book that scared me:
I haven't read a lot of books that have genuinely scared me. However, the premise of My Sister Rosa definitely freaked me out.
5. Eleven: a book so good it was like is was controlling you to keep reading it:
The Bone Season. I flew through this book. I just could not get enough of this story or world.
6. Dustin: a book with a good comic relief character:
Jesper in Six of Crows. Honestly, a lot of characters came to mind for this one. So, it was difficult to choose.
7. Nancy: a book with good character development:
The Hate You Give has some beautiful character development. It was real and raw. I just loved seeing these characters grow throughout the book.
8. Hopper: a book series that I am determined to finish:
All of the book series. Now, I'm bad about putting them off for a long time. But, I always intend to finish all of them.
9. Mike: my favourite friendship:
Rhysand's inner circle. That whole group works perfectly together.
10. Joyce: a book you feel crazy for hating that everyone seems to love:
The Selection series. I just don't get the appeal. I was not a fan of these books.
11. Jonathan: a book that was better than you thought it would be:
This would definitely be The Thousandth Floor. I didn't know what to expect from it. But, I really enjoyed this book.
12. Basically every episode: a book that gave you goosebumps:
Strange the Dreamer. This book was amazing. Seriously, one of my favorites of all time. If you haven't read it you need to ASAP.


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LGBT+ charity Stonewall has released some shocking new statistics surrounding anti-LGBT incidents in the UK.
New research has shown that there has been a worrying 78% increase in hate crime against lesbian, gay and bisexual people over the past four years, jumping from 9% in 2013 to 16% in 2017.
In a new YouGov polling of over 5,000 LGBT+ people, 21% revealed that they have experienced a hate crime due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
What's even more concerning is that a huge 81% of LGBT+ people admitted that after being a victim of a hate crime they didn't report the incident to the police.
Elsewhere, 41% of trans people asked in the survey said that they have experienced abuse because of their gender identity in the past 12 months.
In a breakdown of the data, further statistics paint a more detailed picture of anti-LGBT incidents in the UK.
When it comes to LGB people between 18-24 years old, 33% of them have experienced a hate crime in the past 12 months. That climbs to 56% for trans youth in the same age bracket.
A third of black, Asian and minority ethnic people (34%) have been a victim of a hate crime based on the sexual orientation and/or gender identity in the past year, compared to 20% of white LGBT+ people.
What's more, the data found that LGBT+ people of a non-Christina faith are more likely to be a victim of anti-LGBT abuse than LGBT+ in general.
As for LGBT+ people looking for housing, 10% were discriminated against when hoping to rent or buy a home in the past 12 months, which climbs to 24% for BAME LGBT+ people.
One in six LGBT+ people has been discriminated against based on their sexuality or gender identity while visiting a café, restaurant, bar or nightclub in the past year.
"While we have come a long way in the past 25 years, it is clear there is still a huge amount of work we need to do before all LGBT people can feel safe, included and free to be themselves in Britain today," said Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive, Stonewall.
"This report warns against complacency and stands as a call to action for everyone who supports equality. We now need to work together, to bring forward the day when no individual faces hatred or discrimination simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
"At Stonewall, we want everyone across Britain who feels impacted by reading this report to join our campaign and pledge to come out for LGBT people everywhere, as visible allies. Together we can create the world where LGBT people are accepted without exception."
Stonewall is urging people to take a visible stand against LGBT+ hate crime with their Come Out for LGBT campaign, as well as call out anti-LGBT online abuse if it is safe to do so.
The charity also wants LGBT+ people to report incidents of homophobia, biphobia or transphobia when accessing public services like housing or social services.
Victims or their friends and family should contact Stonewall's Information Service on 08000 50 20 20 for advice and support.
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Enterprise greatly appreciates the deep generosity of our supporters. We offer a variety of options to best accommodate your charitable gift.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Enterprise welcomes gifts of publicly traded securities like stock, bonds and mutual funds. Making a gift of appreciated securities to Enterprise can provide valuable tax benefits for you while also providing Enterprise with the capital we need to catalyze affordable housing. Consult your financial advisor for help in determining the right gift that meets your financial and charitable goals. Securities transfer form and instructions.
Planned Giving
The Legacy Society
Making a commitment to Enterprise through your will or other estate plans is an effective way help build the long-term financial strength of Enterprise and ensure that critical services are provided to low-income families for generations to come. A Legacy Gift allows you to keep your assets during your lifetime, while taking comfort in the knowledge that you have made a commitment to help disadvantaged children and families into the future. There are several ways to become part of Legacy Giving at Enterprise.
- Bequests
The simple, revocable bequest is the easiest way to ensure your commitment to affordable housing. This approach allows you to provide for your heirs, while designating a portion of your estate to help support Enterprise's mission. There are financial incentives for taking this route, designed to help you make an impact on the future of disadvantaged families.
- Life Insurance
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Candy Candy is a manga series (1975-1979) written by Mizuki Kyoko and illustrated by Igarashi Yumiko which tells the story of the blonde, emerald-eyed American orphan Candace "Candy" White (subtle) Ardley and her life at the start of the 20th century. She has three great loves (when she gets older, of course) – Anthony, Terius/Terry, and Albert – and these three have become almost shojo archetypes. Like all other cheerful heroines, she goes through trials and tribulations, remaining ever optimistic. In addition to the award-winning manga, there has been an anime series, as well as some movies that never saw release outside of Japan.
I wouldn't be so eager to read this vintage series were it not for the constant shoutouts it receives in k-dramas. "Candy-rella" has even entered the drama lexicon as a popular type of heroine – the poor but kind girl who remains stupidly cheerful no matter what awful things happen to her and who eventually marries up. Many dramas both poke fun and pay homage to this series, such as Dream High. But I think the best use of Candy was in Dal Ja's Spring when the straight-laced Mr. Eom becomes obsessed with the manga and begins acting out his favorite scenes. That entire drama is superb, but worth watching on the strength of those scenes alone.
I haven't read much classic manga or seen much classic anime (I think it's really only been Osamu Tezuka's Buddha books) but there are many titles I'm interested in – Cat's Eye, The Rose of Versailles, or anything from Nippon Animation. But Candy has become semi-mythic to me, so it's at the top of my list, though I doubt I'll ever see it since the title is still so wrapped up in legal problems. What will happen to Candy Candy?


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Israeli police have recommended indictments against the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged misuse of state funds and inflated household spending, according to multiple reports in the Israeli media Sunday.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz and Channel 2 TV, among other outlets, reported that police believe they have enough evidence to bring Sara Netanyahu to trial in relation to three separate affairs.
Haaretz reported that an indictment is recommended against Sara Netanyahu for allegedly using private money to pay for food and private chefs for family events. She is also accused of paying for a live-in caregiver for her father with money earmarked for the prime minister's residence, as well as using state money to pay for electrical work at her family's personal residence.
In a statement, police announced the end of their investigation but offered few details. A police spokesman would not comment further.
Benjamin Netanyahu denied the allegations in a Facebook post. "In the police statement there was no recommendation to bring Mrs. Netanyahu to trial. In contrast to reports, Mrs. Netanyahu did not commit any crime."
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Note: This is a "primer" for watching indie movies. It was difficult coming up with the right ten, but it's just my opinion, right?
10. "Sling Blade" (1996 ) - Billy Bob Thornton was just a supporting actor when he plucked his money down and came up with this tale of a mentally-challenged guy named Carl who is released from the mental hospital. Walking back to his hometown he befriends a kid and his mom, whom he tries protecting them from the mom's boyfriend (Dwight Yoakum). Thornton was and probably is the first Billy Bob to win an Oscar for Best Screenplay.
9. "Reservoir Dogs" (1992 ) - Sure, he's better known for "Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill," and "Jackie Brown," but I still enjoy "Reservoir Dogs." This film, based on the Honk Kong action flick "City on Fire," is about a jewel heist gone wrong. Starring Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Chris Penn, Michael Madsen, Lawrence Tierney and even QT himself, this is arguably one of the best independent gangster movies. And once you've watched it, you'll never think of the song "Stuck in the Middle with You," in the same way again.
8. "Trainspotting" (1996 ) - Danny Boyle's follow-up to "Shallow Grave" gave us this UK story of Scottish folk on the score for
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and how their lives turn upside down. It introduced those of us here, "across the pond," to Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle. This movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay. Boyle would go on to direct "28 days later," Ewan would become "Obi Wan Kenobi," and Carlyle would be seen in another indie favorite, "The Full Monty."
7. "Swingers" (1996 ) - "You're money, baby." Directed by Doug Liman and written by Jon Favreau, "Swingers" is a look at a group of wannabe actors trying to break into the
scene. The film ushered the above catchphrase into the culture's vernacular and re-introduced swing dancing to the masses. Liman would go on to direct "Go," and "The Bourne Identity," Favreau would later direct, "Iron Man," and Vince Vaughn would become a leading man in films such as "The Break-Up," and "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story."
6. "Boondock Saints" (1999 )- Once I bought this film on DVD, I loved it. "Boondock Saints" is about two brothers (played by Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Reedus) who become the "protectors" of their neighborhood as the Russian mob tries to slowly take it over. They are being tracked/ watched by effete FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe). The coolest part of the film is when Dafoe's character actively "describes" how different events took place.
5. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004 ) - Ever have a girlfriend/ boyfriend that you wanted to erase from your memory? Check out this tale from director Michael Gondry about a guy (Jim Carrey) whose
(Kate Winslet) erases him from her memory. When he goes to do likewise, he finds that he's made a mistake and tries to stop the erasure from completing. Also stars Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst, and Tom Wilkinson. It won an Oscar for Best Screenplay.
4. "Brick" (2005 ) - "Lunch is a lot of things. Lunch is complicated." Take Dashiell Hammett dialog and put it in a modern SoCal High School environment where Brendan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is investigating the mess his ex-girlfriend Emily (Emilie de Ravin) has gotten into. Once she is found dead, Brendan is inside a maelstrom of drugs, thugs, and assorted low-lives. Hardboiled noir has never been better. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is best known for playing Tommy in "3
Rock from the Sun."
3. "Snatch" (2000 ) - A search for a caravan (trailer) leads to two unlicensed boxing promoters into a madcap tale involving a diamond as large as your fist, a compulsive gambler named Franky Four-Fingers (Benicio del Toro), a jeweler named Doug the Head, and a Pikey bare-knuckles boxing champ named Mickey O'Neil (Brad Pitt). Great editing, soundtrack, and comedy make this a must-see. This film propelled stars Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham.
2. "Gone Baby Gone" (2007 ) - Ben Affleck's directorial debut of Dennis Lehane's novel about a little girl missing from her crack-addict mother and the cover-up of the disappearance was nothing short of impressive. Of all the indie films of 2007, this was my favorite. Starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Amy Ryan, and John Ashton, this movie is worth it for the cast alone. Of note, Amy Ryan's Boston accent was so convincing that a security guard kept her from entering the filming lot; a fellow actor had to let her in.
1. "Memento" (2000 ) - "Remember Sammy Jankis." With these words tattooed on his skin, former insurance fraud investigator Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is on the hunt for his wife's killer, one "John G." Problem is, his memory only lasts for 15 minutes and he can't create any new memories. His only kinship comes from "Teddy" (Joe Pantoliano) and "Natalie" (Carrie-Anne Moss), both Leonard has trouble trusting. Director Christopher Nolan's indie opus cost $300,000 to make, and he raised the money while showing his film "The Following." After "Memento," Nolan signed a contract with Warner Bros. and has since directed, "Insomnia," "Batman Begins," "The Prestige," and "The Dark Knight."


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But what about the competition when it comes to healthy living and working? With the launch of the WattStation, GE continues to push hard with strong innovation and design of electrical distribution systems. GE's WattStation enables fast level 2 charging at home and on the road. This is important because...
Level 1 is your standard household current (120Volt) and charges at a rate of 4-6 miles per hour of charging. Level 2 is like a dryer plug and charges at 240V 30 amps up to 90A. That's a range of from 18 miles to as much as 80 miles per hour of charge. Level 1 & 2 have been standardized in the U.S. under something called SAE J1772. Level 3 has not been standardized. (as per EV expert, and Plug in America board member, Paul Scott)
So, what is cool to me is this modular design crafted by famous industrial designer Yves Behar, who I was fortunate enough to meet at the Opportunity Green conference at UCLA. He (and GE) make each station future proof, allowing customers to easily upgrade as more communication options become available. This allows citizens to stay current with the latest technology in a rapidly changing space, while providing the ability for commercial property owners to qualify for LEED points. A great compliment to both!


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He's a different kind of cowboy, one that works on the silver screen. But is he just playing the part when it comes to love? Or can this sexy hunk get past a case of mistaken identity to become the man to win Emily's heart.
"From the moment I started reading CRAZY FOR COWBOY I knew I was going to love it. There are tons of great one-liners, the characters are fun and engaging, and since I'm a sucker for a strong, sexy, vulnerable hero, I was cheering all the way for the "cowboy" to win his girl! I laughed out loud as I was reading, and found myself anxiously flipping the pages to see what would happen next. Kudos to Roxy Boroughs for spinning another winning tale. Job well done!"
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He grasped her shoulders. A part of her prayed that he'd kiss her. The other more logical part ... well … it was kind of hopeful about it, too. She watched as he moved closer and closer, until his mouth brushed against hers.
Just say no to cowboys. Just say... "Mmmmmmm."
His grip around her tightened as he traced a line of soft kisses along her cheek. "Emily, when can I see you again?"
"Oh, Houston," she heard her breathless voice say, "I can't."
He pulled away. Slightly. "You're not seeing someone else, are you?"
"No. It's nothing like that."
"Good. Then answer my question," he whispered against her neck as he nibbled his way to her collarbone.
How could she answer? She couldn't even think straight. "Houston," she gasped, "we have a problem."
He gave a low chuckle. "More than you know, darlin', but let's not get into that right now. We'll approach this another way. If you weren't going to see me again, when would be the best time to do it?"
It took her a while to figure out what he was aiming at. "I'll be back at the ranch again this Friday, but I don't think–"
"Friday is perfect. We can have dinner together."
"But Houston, you don't understand. I made a vow..." The rest of her sentence came out in a moan as his lips descended onto hers once more. This cowboy must have used liquor in his lip balm, because she was definitely getting tipsy. By the time he came up for air again, she was mush. If he hadn't been holding onto her, she would have floated away.
"Now, I have only one question left," he said, curling an arm around her and guiding her out of the pond. "How am I gonna get you back to your truck safely with you looking like that?"
Emily wrapped her outside arm across her chest. "Are you worried about protecting me from the other cowboys?"
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This Daily Current Affair Capsule aims to be a time-saving tool for going through relevant news from national dailies and government releases on PIB. Aspirants for UPSC IAS, CDS, SSC CGL, NDA, etc. will find it highly useful to cover for revision and awareness purposes.
National Important Current Affairs – 11 and 12 April 2018
■ To commemorate the launch of Champaran Satyagraha over a century ago on 10th of April, in year 1917, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in coordination with the Government of Bihar, has initiated the "Satyagraha se Swachhagraha" campaign to spread the message of Swachhata across the country.
Under the campaign, Swachhagrahis from different parts of the country were invited to Bihar, to work with 10,000 Swachhagrahis from Bihar to "trigger" behaviour change in the 38 districts of the State.
Note that: Mahatma Gandhi had launched the Champaran Satyagraha over a century ago, on 10th April, 1917, to fight for the rights of indigo cultivators. The European planters at Champaran practised illegal methods of indigo cultivation and forced the Indian peasants to cultivate Indigo on 3/20th part of their land holding. This was called Tinkathia system against which the satyagraha was organised. The centenary year celebrations of the Champaran Satyagraha, through the "Satyagraha se Swachhagraha" campaign, has been aimed at achieving freedom from filth.
About SBM- Gramin: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Gramin, which was launched on October 2, 2014 is the largest behaviour change campaign ever attempted in the field of sanitation in the world. It aims to build an ODF (Open Defecation Free) and Swachh Bharat by October 2, 2019 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary, by focusesing on use of toilets, after their construction.
■ The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a unique initiative 'Project Dhoop' to encourage schools to shift their morning assembly to around noon-time, mainly between 11 am to 1 pm, to ensure maximum exposure of Vitamin D in students through natural sunlight. This move comes in the backdrop of rising incidence of Vitamin D deficiency (VDD), particularly amongst the young people, in the country as the studies have found that over 90% of boys and girls in various Indian cities are deficient in Vitamin D despite most part of India receiving abundant sunshine all the year through.
The 'Project Dhoop' has been launched by FSSAI in association with National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and North MCD Schools at National Bal Bhavan.
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■ The 8th Regional 3R Forum in Asia and Pacific Region was recently held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This forum was co-organized by Ministry of Housing and Affairs, Japan's Environment Ministry, and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). The theme of the 3R Forum was: "Achieving Clean Water, Clean Land and Clean Air through 3R and Resource Efficiency– A 21st Century Vision for Asia-Pacific Communities".
■ The Supreme Court has held that a person's right to choose a religion and marry is an intrinsic part of her meaningful existence and lie within an area of individual autonomy. Neither the State nor "patriarchal supremacy" can interfere in such decision. The Constitution guarantees to each individual the right freely to practise, profess and propagate religion. Neither the state nor the law can dictate a choice of partners or limit the free ability of every person to decide on these matters.
These observations are part of the judgment published by the Supreme Court in the case of Hadiya, a 26-year-old Homeopathy student who converted to Islam and married a Muslim man. The case first gained attention as a case of love jihad and forced conversion.
About Article 25 and forced conversions: Article 25 states that subject to public order, morality and health, and to the other fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution, all persons are equally entitled to "freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion." Article 25(1) guarantees 'freedom of conscience' to every citizen, and not merely to the followers of one particular religion and that, in turn, postulates that there is no fundamental right to convert another person to one's own religion because if a person purposely undertakes the conversion of another person to his religion, as distinguished from his effort to transmit or spread the tenets of his religion, that would impinge on the 'freedom of conscience' guaranteed to all the citizens of the country alike.
Worth Recalling: Important rights which have been declared by Supreme Court as a part of A-21
- Right to live with human dignity
- Right to the decent environment including pollution-free water and air and protection against hazardous industries
- Right to livelihood
- Right to privacy
- Right to health
- Right to free education up to 14 years of age
- Right to free legal aid
- Right to fair trial
- Right to information
- Right to marry person of one's choice
■ India's first high-speed electric locomotive has been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Madhepura Electric Locomotive Factory in Bihar. It has a 12000 horsepower (HP) engine with a maximum speed of 110 km per hour. This first big Make-in-India project is developed & completed in collaboration with French firm Alstome, under which, 800 such trains will be manufactured in the country over a period of 11 years. The average cost of each locomotive is estimated to be Rs 25 crore.
Note that: India will join an elite list of countries, including Russia, China, Germany and Sweden, that have 12,000 HP and above capacity electric locomotives.
■ A new website a mobile app has been launched for the 'National Commission for Safai Karamcharis'. The Mobile App will help the Commission in addressing the grievances/complaints of petitioners in an efficient manner.
About NCSK: National Commission for Safai Karamcharis was established through National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. It aims to promote and safeguard the interests and rights of Safai Karamcharis. National Commission for Safai Karamchari now functions as a Non-Statutory body and it comes under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
■ According to revised guidelines of the centre's flagship scheme, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), to promote organic farming, farmers will be eligible for an assistance of Rs 48,700 per hectare for a three-year period for adopting these traditional methods of cultivation.
According to the new and revised guidelines, those adopting standard organic farming practices like zero-budget natural farming and permaculture and farmers practising traditional methods of organic farming such as Yogik farming, Gou Mata kheti, Vedic farming, Vaishnav kheti, Ahinsa farming, Adhvoot Shivanand farming, and Rishi Krishi will be eligible for financial assistance.
What it means?
Yogik farming refers to a system where it is believed that farmers can channelize cosmic energy to their fields by performing yoga.
Rishi krishi is based on pre-Vedic, Vedic and medieval texts like Vishvavallava, Kashyapiyakrishisukti, and Surapala's Vrikshayurveda.
Gou mata kheti is a system of farming which uses cow dung and urine from indigenous breeds of lactating cows.
About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is an important component of Soil Health Management (SHM) under National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Under the PKVY Organic farming is promoted through the adoption of the organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification. The produce will be pesticide residue free and will contribute to improving the health of the consumer.
■ The Union Health Ministry has banned over-the-counter sale of around 14 creams containing steroids and antibiotics under the Schedule H category by making amendments to certain Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. This decision was made following consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board to recommend a ban on the sale of such creams without a prescription.
This move comes in the wake of dermatologists' complaints that pharmaceutical companies are selling steroid-based creams and ointments without medical guidance.
About DTAB: Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest decision-making body under the Union health ministry on technical matters. The Director-General of Health Services (DGHS) is the ex-officio chairman of this statutory body which is constituted by the ministry under section 5 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
About Schedule H drugs: Schedule H is a class of prescription drugs listed under Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 which governs manufacture and sale of all drugs in India. These drugs cannot be purchased over counter without the prescription of a doctor. The time and date of prescription must be noted.
About Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945: The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 are the set of rules under The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It contains provisions for classification of drugs under given schedules and there are guidelines for the storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule.
International Current Affairs Capsule – 11 and 12 April 2018
■ Panama has prohibited Venezuelan companies from operating flights to Panama for 90 days, in retaliation for Venezuela's recent diplomatic and trade bans. This measure affects 10 Venezuelan companies.
■ The International Conference on Human Rights in South Asia has begun in Kathmandu, Nepal. The three-day conference is organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal under the theme "Identifying Challenges, Assessing Progress, Moving Forward: Addressing Impunity and Realizing Human Rights in South Asia".
The representatives of Human Rights Commissions and institutions, human rights activists from 20 countries including India are participating in the event, to discuss various issues including different types of discrimination in South Asia including rights of marginalized groups, collective rights, violence against women, rule of law, due process and combating impunity.
■ Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to United States lawmakers for the leak of personal data on tens of millions of users as he faced a day of retribution before a Congress reflecting on regulation of the global social media giant. Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was asked how up to 87 million Facebook users' data was improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
In his first-ever congressional appearance, the Facebook founder and chief executive attempted to quell the storm over privacy and security lapses at the social network that has angered lawmakers and Facebook's two billion users.
Zuckerberg faced tough questions over how a U.S.-British political research firm, Cambridge Analytica, raided detailed personal data on 87 million users to be used in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
■ India has signed a MoU with the Republic of Korea on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency of Seafarers. This MoU will pave way for recognition of maritime education and training, certificates of competency, endorsements, training documentary evidence and medical fitness certificates for seafarers issued by the Government of the other country in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1/10 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention, and cooperation between the two countries in training and management of seafarers.
About STCW convention: The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (or STCW), 1978 sets qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel on seagoing merchant ships. STCW was adopted in 1978 by conference at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, and entered into force in 1984. The Convention prescribes minimum standards relating to training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers which countries are obliged to meet or exceed.
It also applies to ships of non-party States when visiting ports of States which are Parties to the Convention.
Economics Today's Current Affair Capsule – 11 and 12 April 2018
■ Google has appealed against a ruling by India's competition watchdog, CCI, that found it guilty of "search bias" at the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
In February, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Google Rs136 crore ($21 million), saying it was also abusing its dominance by giving its own online airline flight search product an unfair advantage over rivals.
About NCLAT: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 for hearing appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). It is also the Appellate Tribunal for hearing appeals against the orders passed by NCLT under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal to hear and dispose of appeals against any direction issued or decision made or order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Note that: Search bias refers to the propensity for a search engine to favour certain websites over others in response to user queries, due to biases in their search algorithms or other factors. This can unduly hurt businesses that often rely on search engines to draw customers to their portals.
■ The Singapore Airlines has been named the Best Airline in the world in the 2018 Travellers' Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. The second spot is occupied by Air New Zealand followed by Emirates.
■ Facebook Inc., is launching a "data abuse" bounty program to reward people who report misuse of data by app developers. The program will reward people with first-hand knowledge and evidence of a Facebook platform app collecting and transferring user data to another party to be sold, stolen or used for scams or political influence.
■ Eleven public sector banks have been brought under the RBI's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework with an aim to check NPAs. This comes months after the central government had allocated capital of Rs 52,311 crore to 11 "weak banks" to maintain their minimum capital requirement.
About PCA: PCA norms allow the regulator to place certain restrictions such as halting branch expansion and stopping dividend payment. It can even cap a bank's lending limit to one entity or sector. Other corrective action that can be imposed on banks include special audit, restructuring operations and activation of recovery plan. Banks' promoters can be asked to bring in new management, too. The RBI can also supersede the bank's board, under PCA. The PCA is invoked when certain risk thresholds are breached. There are three risk thresholds which are based on certain levels of asset quality, profitability, capital and the like. The third such threshold, which is maximum tolerance limit, sets net NPA at over 12% and negative return on assets for four consecutive years.
The 11 banks on the RBI's watch-list include Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India, Corporation Bank, IDBI Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank, Bank of Maharashtra. Five banks which could be brought under the PCA are Andhra Bank, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank.
■ As per ACI's World Airport Traffic Forecasts, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, operated by the Delhi International Airport Ltd, has emerged as one of the busiest airports in the world and features among the top 20. It jumped from 22nd rank in 2016 to 16th. Delhi has also been ranked first in airport service quality for airports above 40 million passengers per annum along with the Mumbai airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was ranked the busiest airport in the world.
About Airports Council International (ACI): Founded in 1991 with the objective of fostering cooperation among its member airports and other partners in world aviation, ACI is the trade association of the world's airports, currently serving 641 members operating from 1,953 airports across 176 countries.
Sports Current Affairs – 11 and 12 April 2018
■ Pistol shooter Heena Sidhu from India has bagged the gold in the women's 25-metre pistol event at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Cost, Australia. This is Sidhu's second medal at the ongoing Games after having claimed a silver in the 10-metre air pistol event behind 16-year-old compatriot Manu Bhaker.
■ In the Men's 50-metre Pistol event in the Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, Om Mitharwal finished at third spot to claim his second Bronze of the Games. He had earlier won a Bronze in the 10-metre Air Pistol event.
"Current Affairs Questions for UPSC IAS Prelims – 11 and 12 April 2018 "
Q1. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated a scientific convention on the World Homoeopathy Day (WHD 2018) in which city?
A) Nasik
B) Udaipur
C) New Delhi
D) Raipur
Q2. Which state has become the first Indian state to adopt a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for determining brain death cases?
A) Assam
B) Jharkhand
C) Odisha
D) Kerala
Q3. Indian women's Table Tennis team has clinched its first-ever gold at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2018. The team is led by whom?
A) Mouma Das
B) Madhurika Patkar
C) Manika Batra
D) Nidhi Desai
Q4. Which country is hosting the first International conference on 'Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership'?
A) Sri Lanka
B) India
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Q5. Who is the newly elected Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)?
A) Yasuo Fukuda
B) Li Baodong
C) Ban Ki-moon
D) Zhou Xiaochuan
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Film #197: HERCULES IN THE HAUNTED WORLD
Hercules in The Haunted World
3 out of 5 stars
More Mario Bava "sword & sandal" goodness. Made in 1961 (after BLACK SUNDAY & before WHIP AND THE BODY), this films possesses all of the creepiness of the former and all of the visual sense of the latter. Bava's masterful use of color is just stunning and its use here rivals even WHIP AND THE BODY. There are some genuinely creepy scenes in HAUNTED WORLD (particularly the dead rising at the film's climax) amidst the posturing, flexing, and rock tossing. Christopher Lee stars as the villain and basically plays the same role he always does. Recommended to "sword & sandal" fans, Hercules fans (it's one of the better ones in the series), and to Bava fans specifically. A truly nice surprise!


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Junior Scaries
Senior Scaries is a term one of my senior friends made up. Basically it means the fears and anxieties seniors in college have about becoming a real person and entering the adult world. Coming from a junior who had an identity crisis in the middle of last quarter, I think that Junior Scaries are just as real.
Throughout my first two years of college, I had pretty much defined and almost pigeon-holed myself as a STEM major. I felt like I had something to prove as a female STEM major. But, if anyone had ever asked me what my dream job would be, it would to be a writer- literally any job that would let me write.
About halfway through the Fall Quarter of my junior year, I was sitting in one of my upper division chemistry classes and had an identity crisis. I decided to completely abandon my academic plan and change my major with less than two years left. I never really thought I would or could be able to write as a professional and instead dedicated my time to biochemistry classes and working in a research lab. Don't get me wrong, I love O-Chem- I'm that nerd- but it was never something I wanted to do full time outside of college. So, I decided dedicate my time to something I truly am passionate about.
On top of stressing the need to decide what you're going to do for the rest of your life at the ripe old age of 20, the way our society is structured places so much stress and pressure on nailing that perfect, once in a lifetime internship that will determine the rest of your future. Ideally you'd land this job the summer between junior and senior year of college, or, at the very least, after graduation. We all know what it's like stressing about applying to jobs- it sucks. You just have to keep your head down, work hard, and let your success show in your work ethic.
I think one of the hardest parts of college is finding out who you are and where you fit in before you enter the real world. Such a vague and cliché question I know, but it's true. Somehow, you pass the halfway point of college and you stop and realize you might not fit into the social scene like you thought you did. You might not have that core group of friends that so many of your peers seem to have. It can feel so debilitating and isolating. But that's also when you realize who the real ones are, the real OG's that are there for you no matter what. Those are the friends that matter.
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MSCN Newsletter
June 2010
Welcome to your June newsletter!
June's newsletter includes an article from Gold LEAF about two very interesting spring classes that were offered. The members learned about local produce and food products and also particiapted in a rhythm class that had everyone moving! Penobscot Valley members learned about island living and UM Augusta held their annual meeting. Acadia shares with us the innovative way they secure classroom space. In this edition we are also featuring photos from classes at UM Augusta and Sunrise.
We are still always in awe at the quality and quantity of courses offered through the Maine Senior College Network. Kudos to all the hardworking MSCN leaders and instructors.
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Poets Corner/Contest
A merciless March wind
has tousled the feathers
of this ailing chickadee
into a helpless fluff.
The bird crouches on the sill,
back to the wind, occasionally
pecking at a seed.
Slowly, with great effort,
it creeps up the side of the window
and hangs, like a bat.
Mystery of mysteries!
I never see it leave.
On chill April nights
frogs are chanting in wet places,
wood frogs clucking, peepers shrilling,
intent on their ancient rituals,
oblivious to the stars glittering
so vastly far above them.
A perfect day in May,
the crabapple tree at its peak,
every inch filled with creamy blooms,
some still tinged with pink,
fold on fold, alive with bees.
Stay, stay, I whisper.
But no - a blue jay lands roughly
and bustles from branch to branch,
leaving a wake of drifting petals.
Submitted by Christina Diebold, Penobscot Valley Senior College
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May Classes Appeal to Varied Interests
A packed house of Gold LEAF members learned about everything from CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture) to MOO milk in a session presented by Jo Josephson on "The Changing Face of Agriculture." In a very interactive exchange, members shared what they knew about various food products and where they bought their fresh local produce. Josephson, a freelance journalist and photographer, produced this comprehensive presentation on farms and farm operations in Franklin County.
Jo Josephson talks about Maine foods
Another popular class during May was "Rhythm All Around," with participants using their hands and feet, sticks, bells, drums and various other percussion instruments. Karyl Condit led the group in rhythm activities based on those in the book Rhythm Play, by Kenya S. Masala, and talked about the health benefits of incorporating rhythm into our lives. "Find the pulse," she said, and reduce stress, improve mood, and enjoy the camaraderie. And, oh yes, everyone had a lot of fun! Condit is a frame drummer with the group InnerRhythm at Old South First Congregational Church in Farmington, and is a member of Gold LEAF Institute Senior College - UMF.
From left: Mitsie Livermore, Isabelle Foss, Karyl Condit, Rita Porter, Theresa Jessop, Roger Condit and Anne Craig play "My Sticks, Your Sticks" to the beat.
Submitted by Myrna Vallette, Gold LEAF Senior College
Happenings at UM Augusta
UMA Senior College had their Annual Meeting and Celebration in the UMA Randall Center Fireplace Lounge. Students, faculty, and Board members were invited. They elected new directors: Tom Feagin, Chair; Megan Antonucci, Vice Chair, and Irene Forster, Secretary and a new Board member, Jonathan Lepoff. During the Celebration they recognized Board members and 2009-2010 Instructors and awarded special certificates of appreciation. Tables were set up displaying course material and art work and a buffet luncheon was served.
Submitted By Beverly Ludden, UM Augusta Senior College
Sunrise Takes Class Outdoors
Karen Mabus is in the field learning how to prune woody plants in Marjorie Peronto's Spring 2010 Class
Submitted by Christine Laurel, Sunrise Senior College
Island Life: Hardships and Beauty
Penobscot Valley Senior College recently enjoyed a presentation by members of the Island Institute who educated a large audience to the works and worth provided to the 15 year-round populated islands off the coast of Maine. Chris Wolff, the Institute's Community Development Director introduced Lana Cannon, an Island Institute Fellow, presently working on Matinicus Island. Members learned much about the help the Island residents gain in their schools, libraries, historical preservations, and social activities from the service of these "live-in" residents. The Institute has placed almost 70 fellows over the past 10 years.
Island life is one of great isolation. Lana had to reserve space on a small ferry-plane to the mainland and then borrow a car to attend the meeting in Bangor. Planes are available when the weather permits and ferries are available daily if the ocean is not too rough. The island schools often consist of one or two families offspring, making the enrollment sometimes as little as three or four pupils in the whole 8 grades. Teachers are rotated so a child might have at least two teacher experiences in 8 years.
Fishing, mostly lobstering, is the main livelihood. Attention was called to the women's plight of loneliness during the long winters as they often see no others for days. The men rise and leave very early and although it's work, there is a sociability among the fishermen and contact with others. The group enjoyed viewing several films depicting the lifestyle as well as the beauty of the Islands.
Submitted by Diane Cutler, Penobscot Valley Senior College
UM Augusta Brightens Day with Watercolor
Julian Sacks demonstrates watercolor techniques to members at UM Augusta Senior College
Submitted by Ruth Bookey, UM Augusta Senior College
A "Dispersed Campus" at Acadia
When Acadia Senior College was in its infancy ten years ago, location was a central problem. It was solved by decentralization. The undergraduate program at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor was so successful (and so full) that it could provide only one or two classrooms each year. Our initial administrative center, at the University College in Ellsworth, was likewise crowded, and too distant.
Led by Mary Jones, a small volunteer task force surveyed churches, public libraries, and other non-profit organizations across the Island. Seven organizations agreed to provide space on a trial basis for the first classes, held in the fall of 2000. Thus was born Acadia Senior College's "dispersed campus." Now a dozen or so non-profits are supporting ASC programs in this manner.
Arrangements for use of the space were established on the basis of a "smile and a handshake." And this policy continues today. As the College grew, so did the number of "site partners" and the extent of the "dispersed campus." Acadia has found a warm welcome at these sites. Typical is a recent note from the Executive Director of one of their partners: "The College is a wonderful organization and a real asset to this community. -- The Neighborhood House is thrilled to be able to offer space for classes. In fact, part of our capital campaign is aimed at relocating and renovating our industrial kitchen -- perfect for their cooking class!"
Once on its feet financially, ASC began making a modest annual donation to each site that provided space for classes during the previous calendar year.
These are the "site partners" that have become the backbone of the curriculum:
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park
Birch Bay Retirement Village (a division of Bar Harbor Hospital), Hulls Cove
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor
Harbor House, Southwest Harbor
Maine Sea Coast Mission, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Salisbury Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Sound
Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
St. John Episcopal Church, Southwest Harbor
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Northeast Harbor
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Union Church, Northeast Harbor
For administrative meetings -- Board of Directors and College Committees, Acadia uses several of the above and these businesses:
Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Bar Harbor
Machias Savings Bank, Bar Harbor
Union Trust, Town Hill
Submitted by James L. Clunan, Acadia Senior College
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Poets Corner/Contest
May Classes Appeal to Varied Interests
Happenings at UMA
Sunrise Takes Class Outdoors
Island Life: Hardships and Beauty
UM Augusta Brightens Day with Watercolor
A "Dispersed Campus" at Acadia.
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