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Explained: Cryptocurrency ─ Bitcoins, Alt-Coins, Not-Coins?
Despite the controversy surrounding cryptocurrency, I wanted to take the time to go through some of the intricacies of Bitcoin and its descendants, known as alt-coins. Simply put, when people like Patrick respond to a chat message with statements like "I don't know how bitcoin works" or "Give me 15 minutes to look that up; I'm driving," it tells me that people who should know what cryptocurrency is clearly don't. It is my intention to change that.
What is cryptocurrency?
First and foremost, cryptocurrency is a currency. This is the hardest thing for most people to wrap their heads around. Questions like, "How is bitcoin the same as money?" and "How are bitcoins made?" or "Where can I get bitcoin?" are talked about in great detail all over the web. While I do encourage reading the information provided by places like the Bitcoin Wiki, I want to attempt to explain cryptocurrency the way I do when I'm asked in person.
Cryptocurrency is — in the simplest of terms — a type of foreign currency; referred to by many as a global currency. In comparison to your local currency (USD, GBP, or the Euro), its value fluctuates just like any other foreign currency. When you exchange money to travel from one country to another, it's at the current exchange rate.
In the same way, the price of cryptocurrency (take Bitcoin for example, which will from here on be referred to as BTC) fluctuates based on the current trade volume and prices of the exchanges it's sold on. There are many cryptocurrency exchanges, some more reputable than others. While the prices fluctuate in between them slightly, you'll find the rates stay more or less in the same range. To reiterate, the people who use cryptocurrency create the value of it by buying and selling it on exchanges, and the rate is derived from the market trade volume. There is no secret as to why it's valuable, it simply is because the users have deemed it so.
Now that you have a slightly better idea of where cryptocurrency gets its value, it's time to understand some of the advantages — and possible disadvantages — of it over normal (fiat) currency.
As many are aware, crypto-coins are not coins, they are values and account identifiers represented in the form of cryptographic hashes. These hashes are stored in what's called a blockchain — a public ledger shared between all the network nodes which reflects all transactions and current addresses (accounts) on the network. This means at any given time, anyone can take an address, transaction, or block (a hash containing multiple transactions made since the last block), and look it up using what's called a block explorer. This allows them to find the value of an address as well as all the transactions sent to and from it. The closest analogy would be if your bank account statements were available for anyone to view.
One thing that this publically shared ledger does is ensure that no transactions (or coins) can be counterfeited because all the nodes on the network have to have a consensus about a given transaction. I can't create a transaction in where I sent 10,000 BTC to myself if the rest of the nodes can't confirm that the sending address has 10,000 BTC in it in the first place.
Furthermore, because a blockchain requires that each hash has a sum that is less than that of the previous hash, I can't just force a bunch of blocks to be created on a node with a specific address, forcing the block reward to be given to that address. If I did throw a large amount of hashing power at a chain to do that, all the nodes on the network would have to agree that they were valid — I couldn't create a bunch of blocks offline, then connect later. On a localized blockchain, mining a large number of blocks with my CPU or GPU would be relatively easy. However, since the rest of the network wouldn't agree they were valid, there's little reason to do this beyond testing purposes.
To better understand, imagine if you somehow managed to hack your bank account and faked a large balance. Other banks would accept a transaction from that account because the bank sending it sees the funds as valid. If this were a blockchain, the receiving bank would know the funds weren't valid and refuse the transaction regardless of what the sending bank showed.
That wraps up the basics for cryptocurrency! In a future article, I'll explain more on the hashing mentioned, in relation to what's known as mining in BTC and similar cryptocurrencies. I'll also explain how coins are stored and sent between users by use of public and private key pairs.
If you have any questions you'd like answered, put them in the comments below or on social media, and I'll answer them to the best of my ability!
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At the beginning of 2013 I set a goal of reading 25 books this year with a Good Reads challenge. I'm currently in the process of reading books 18 and 19 towards my goal. Since there's only about a month and a half left in the year, I think it's safe to say I'm not going to make it to 25 books. I'm okay with that though. As far as I'm concerned, the reading challenge served its purpose by getting me to read more.
During the year I accumulated a lot more books, both print and e-book format, and I now have a ton of books that I need to read. To try to make a dent in the ever-growing list, I've decided to participate in a few reading challenges hosted by a couple of bloggers.
The first challenge is hosted by Bev of My Reader's Block, and the challenge is called Mount TBR Reading Challenge. This challenge is strictly for books in your To Be Read pile that you've owned before January 1, 2014. You can read the rest of the rules and find out how to sign up for the challenge here. I've opted for the Pike's Peak level, so I'm going to shoot for 12 books for this challenge.
The second challenge is hosted by Kim of Bookmark To Blog. She actually has two reading challenges going for 2014, the Monthly Keyword Challenge and the Monthly Motif Challenge. I've decided to try the Keyword challenge. She has a list of keywords for each month and the idea is to read one book a month whose title includes one of the keywords.
I went through my Need To Read list to see what books I already own that I could use for both challenges and this is what I came up with.
Monthly Keyword Challenge
- January: The Secrets of Mary Bowser – Lois Leveen (keyword secret)
- February: Until Dark – Mariah Stewart (keyword dark)
- March: Friends Forever – Danielle Steele (keyword forever)
- April: Falling Star – Diana Dempsey (keyword star)
- May: Lost In The Forest – Sue Miller (keyword lost)
- June: The Bronze Horseman – Paullina Simons (keyword color – bronze)
- July: The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane – Katherine Howe (keyword of)
- August: Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro (keyword me)
- September: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest – Stieg Larsson (keyword who)
- October: Outer Banks – Anne Rivers Siddons (keyword out)
- November: The Last Bride of Ballymuir – Dorien Kelly (keyword last)
- December: The White Princess – Philippa Gregory (keyword white)
Mount TBR Reading Challenge
- The Secrets of Mary Bowser
- Until Dark
- Friends Forever
- Falling Star
- Lost In The Forest
- The Bronze Horseman
- The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
- Outer Banks
- The Last Bride of Ballymuir
- Mansfield Park – Jane Austen
- No Time For Goodbye – Linwood Barclay
My overall reading goal for 2014 will be 25 books again. With these two challenges I'll be able to knock out half of my goal and make a small dent in my Need To Read list.
Have you started thinking about your 2014 reading goals yet? If so, what are they? Do you plan on participating in any reading challenges to help you along with your goal?

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For some time now, Sauda and I have known we were called to something far greater than ourselves. As we have continued to seek the heart of our Father we began to see that His call on our life was to pastor a church. As we now see this dream becoming reality, we are filled with excitement and anticipation to begin this God-inspired journey. This is not going to be an easy step to take but we are confident that we are doing what God has called us to do and we are excited to see God fulfill His purpose in us.
For the past 20 years, we have been a part of Compassion Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. During this time, God has developed in us a huge heart and passion for the local church and for communities on the south side of Chicago. We are confident that serving at Compassion has prepared and equipped us for this time in our life. We feel this has been one of our greatest experiences – one in which we have grown in so many ways.
I have had the privilege of working at Compassion for five years and have learned so much. I served as the Pastor of Discipleship/Evangelism under my father-in-laws- direction. Sauda also served in ministry along side of me as well as serving in the Sunday School Ministry. . Our responsibilities during this time have given us some great opportunities to disciple new believers, grow leaders and communicate God's truth in a relevant and life-giving way. I feel this experience has taught us what true leadership is and how to effectively lead and inspire others. We have had the opportunity to learn first hand the tools that are needed to effectively run a successful church. Compassion has been a place where we have truly seen the needs of the communities on the south side of Chicago. This has inspired Sauda and I to create a church that reaches out to those who are hurting, lost and in need. We have been further inspired to create a church that reaches out to the African American male and plays an active role in changing communities.
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On: 11th January 2018
Category: Training
Tags: QGIS, PostGIS, Training
An brand new course 'Making the most of Spatial Databases for QGIS' is to take place on 28th-29th March 2018 in Salisbury. The course is aimed at QGIS users wanting to learn all about Spatial Databases and how they can be used in their GIS work. The course will work PostGIS and would be of particular interest to those looking at PostGIS but is also relevant to other Spatial databases.


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<CITY AND STATE> Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location yes Max Chickens Allowed Unclear Roosters Allowed Unclear Permit Required No Coop Restrictions None City/Organization Contact name Additional Information "But there wasn't. In fact, before pursuing the chicken rearing path the Ballwegs spoke with their neighbors about it, one of which is city of Lodi Mayor Paul Fisk. Fisk informed them there are no city of Lodi ordinances banning chickens." Link for more Information http://www.hngnews.com/lodi_enterprise/news/article_6da8959e-49ec-11e2-862b-0019bb30f31a.html Information Last Updated 9/8/14
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Assistant Professor Deb Orr actively took notes during the college's first Online Teaching Forum and then generated these Session Proceedings, which briefly capture each presentation within the three sessions, as well as individual Q & A afterwards. Some presenters also shared helpful info via examples, a Powerpoint presentation, or their websites (below).
Session 1: Enhancing Teaching via New Applications
Vince Cyboran: Using 'Screenr' to Create Video Podcasts and Using Blackboard to Display the 'Casts
Amanda Putnam: Enhancing Online Teaching with Jing
Session 2: Best Practices: Student Engagement and Communication
Kathy Iverson: Learning Contract, Learning Activity Report , sample Learning Activity Report, and Learning Activity Report rubric
Jennifer Sarno: examples of her "Words of Encouragement"
Tammy Oberg De La Garza: Building Community with Learners, and her FAQ for using YouTube within her classroom (students recording and uploading)
Session 3: Confronting 'You Can't Do That Online'
Carl Zimring, Mike Bryson, Maris Cooke: Field Trip Experiences in Online Courses
Mike Bryson: Chicago_River_Ecology
Vince Cyboran: Using Guest Speakers in a Fully Online, Asynchronous Course
Tana McCoy: Rapping with Offenders: The Use of Chat to Facilitate a Synchronous Interaction between Students and a Former Skinhead


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Panthers hitting stride as they welcome Rangersby Tal Pinchevsky
RANGERS (12-12-0) at PANTHERS (7-13-5)
Last 10: New York 6-4-0; Florida 4-5-1
Season series: This is the second of three meetings between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers. New York won 4-3 on Nov. 10 at Madison Square Garden. They conclude their season series on New Year's Eve at BB&T Center.
Big story: The Panthers were 1-3-0 in their first four games under interim coach Peter Horachek, but are 3-1-1 in their past five and opened a five-game homestand by beating the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers started their five-game road trip with back-to-back wins but were routed 5-0 on Monday by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Team Scope:
Rangers: New York entered its game in Tampa Bay having won six straight road games, allowing eight goals in that span. But the wheels came off against the Lightning, who are without star center Steven Stamkos and had lost four in a row.
Rookie Nikita Kucherov opened the scoring with his first shot on his first shift in his NHL debut. Six days after playing in his 1,000th NHL game, captain Martin St. Louis then scored consecutive goals before Teddy Purcell scored two of his own in a 5-0 win.
Henrik Lundqvist was pulled after allowing four goals on 22 shots and the Rangers failed to score despite firing 37 shots at Ben Bishop.
"I didn't think we played that bad," Lundqvist said. "We made a few mistakes and they made us pay for it. Marty [St. Louis] had a great night."
New York assigned forward J.T. Miller to its American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, potentially meaning Taylor Pyatt could return from a concussion.
Panthers: When Horachek was hired Nov. 8, Florida had lost seven straight and posted a 3-9-4 record that was among the worst in the League. Under Horachek and his new staff, Florida is 4-4-1 and stands within three points of the sixth-place Ottawa Senators in the Atlantic Division.
The Panthers opened a homestand Monday against the Flyers and got consecutive goals from Sean Bergenheim -- his first two of the season -- in the second period to take a 2-0 lead. Wayne Simmonds scored a power-play for the Flyers in the third, but Tim Thomas made 19 of his 38 saves in the final period and Erik Gudbranson's insurance goal iced a 3-1 win.
After going 1-3-2 on a season-long six-game homestand last month, Florida is 2-0-1 at home.
"We had a pretty good road trip and we wanted to start the homestand the correct way," Thomas said. "We need to take advantage of being at home and we did that tonight."
Who's hot: Derek Stepan and Dan Girardi have two points in their past three games for New York. … Scottie Upshall has seven points in his past seven games for Florida. Brad Boyes has three goals and five points in his past seven games.
Injury report: Pyatt (concussion) has been skating and could play Wednesday. … For the Panthers, Ed Jovanovski (hip), Matt Gilroy (lower body) and Tomas Kopecky (upper body) are on injured reserve. Jesse Winchester (lower body) is questionable.


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Author(s): Godfrey Bowen
Rare & Collectable | Sheep & Wool
The author was born in the Hawkes Bay in 1922 and began shearing at 16 years of age and became one of NZ's most outstanding shearers, winning most major competitions wherever he went. This is his story of sheep, shearing and wool.
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It's already 2 weeks ago since we've returned from our trip to Myanmar.
Travelling in Myanmar was a great experience and an adventure - quite exhausting though! It is a very interesting and diversified country, there is a lot to see and explore. Since Myanmar is open for tourism just a few years, it is not that floated yet. I would definitely recommend you to travel there ASAP. Who knows for how long this country will stay so calm and naturally as it is right now. On our trip we went to three different locations - Yangon, Bagan and Ngapali.
First stop - capital city Yangon.
Well, theres not that much to say… Yangon is crowded and looks very dirty - it is vibrant, loud and bustling! We had a driver for one day who drove us around the city to the famous sightseeing spots. We stayed at the Shangrila hotel, which was ok. The temples and pagodas are very beautiful and impressive, also the fabric and souvenir market is worth to go. In my opinion 2 days in this city are enough to see the most important things.
Second stop - Bagan
This city was definitely my favorite part of our travel! Bagan is very popular for its pagodas and temples. Usually I'm not that much into temples, but the pagodas in Bagan are so different and unique! I was really impressed! Seeing the sunsets and sunrises from top of them was absolutely stunning.
The hotel we stayed was a small boutique hotel called "Blue Bird", which was really nice. Very relaxing and nice atmosphere. Bagan is also famous for their "laquerware". It is an old hand painting tradition. You can buy all kind of souvenirs of those laquerwares, for example dishes, bowls, boxes…
Third stop - Ngapali beach (Thandwe)
The last 4 days of our vacation, we stayed at a resort at the Ngapali Beach. After almost one week of sightseeing in cities and a lot of hassle, it was nice just to relax and take it easy at the beach with some cocktails. Ngapali Beach is not as crowded as for example most of the beaches in Thailand, but if you are planning to have just a beach vacation - you do not need to go Myanmar for that. The beaches there, at least Ngapali beach (according to the travel book it is one of the most beautiful beaches there) is nothing special. You just can head to Phuket or Ko Samui and you will have the same beaches, in my opinion even nicer. People there were very friendly and the food also good and cheap. The resort which we chose - "Amata Spa" was just soso… The amenities like pool and restaurant were nice but the rooms definitely not worth the money. Very old and outworn, for a 4 star resort kind of a joke. Some people might think now - the rooms are not important because most of the time you are outside blabla… thats true, but honestly if you pay more than 200 Bucks per night - a certain standard can be expected. But after complaining, we got a "better"/ renewed room and it was ok, but I would not choose this resort again.


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Bold Idea is seeking volunteers to serve as curriculum developers during the spring 2018 semester. Candidates should have experience and a strong passion for planning and writing curriculum for out-of-school or in-school learning environments. The Bold Idea curriculum is focused on building computer science and 21st century skills through a project-based learning model. Our programs are offered to students in grades 3-5 in a 10-week course and students in grades 6-8 in a 14-week course. Computer science experience is not required.
Term: One program semester, starting Jan. 2018
Time commitment: About 8-12 hours per week
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Volunteers should have:
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We will depend on volunteers to:
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- Bold Idea Wiki, a collaborative knowledgebase
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Track II is the second level of our certification program. Groomers must have successfully completed Track I to begin this level, and successful completion of Track II is a prerequisite for Track III.
Track II consists of one large training module:
Certified Advanced Professional Groomer (cAPG)
This certification accredits competent groomers able to perform aesthetically pleasing grooms demonstrating correct balance and angulation; to correctly groom double-coated breeds; and to demonstrate safe, compassionate handling of fragile and elderly pets.
It is also a prerequisite for advanced groomers wishing to go on to Track III.
Comprising a 100 page A5 training manual and two 40-minute DVDs, it provides more advanced education about skeletal structure and other anatomy; how to use grooming to correct conformation faults and create shape, style and symmetry; the use and quality of scissors, thinners and chunkers; the unique requirements of double-coated breeds; dematting procedures; and safe handling of fragile toy and elderly dogs.
Participants are required to pass one written test and two practical examinations: one grooming a double-coated breed and demonstrating correct dematting, deshedding and finishing techniques (for example, appropriate breeds include Pomeranian, Keeshond, Sheltie, Aussie Shepherd or similar); and one grooming a long-coated, elderly dog using a combination of clippers, snap-on combs and scissoring and blending techniques to demonstrate a stylish, well-balanced groom showing correct angulation, whilst displaying careful handling of a fragile pet.
Upon successful completion of this module, you may use the letters "cAPG" after your name, display an IPG-provided "Certified Professional Groomer on Staff" sign outside your premises and include our logo in all your promotional material.
How are assessments conducted?
IPG's Australian Certifier, Nicky Renwood, travels throughout Australia and New Zealand assessing practical examinations. Written tests may be conducted in front of Nicky on these occasions, or you may request to complete them in advance in front of a proctor and either post/email them to Nicky or hand them over in person on the day of your examination. Group examinations are organised each year at major centres in order to minimise travel fees, or Nicky is prepared to travel to individual salons wherever possible, for an additional charge.
How much does it cost?
The total cost of Track II is AUD $455.00 . This does not include assessor travel charges, as these are calculated on an individual basis.
How can I enrol?
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Our daughter-in-law has started the tradition of their having fruit smoothies for their family's Saturday morning breakfast. The family looks forward to this nutritious treat. Right now since it is summertime, something cool and refreshing to drink is especially appealing to me whether it is Saturday morning or not. I also have a spiritual thirst needs to be satisfied. So, my Reader, I would like to share a couple of recipes with you. The first is one that Amy has given to me from a cookbook and the second one is found in Galatians 5:22-23 of the Bible.
Recipe for Refreshing Apple Smoothie
2 small containers of vanilla yogurt
1 large apple – peeled or not (depending on your preference)
1 cup of apple juice, made into ice cubes and crushed
1 frozen banana
pinch or 2 of cinnamon
Combine the yogurt and apples in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
This recipe serves 4 people but can be adapted for more or less servings.
*Taken (but slightly modified) from Super Smoothies by Barber and Whiteford
Recipe for Fruit of the Spirit Smoothie
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joy. . . . . . . . . . . . . kindness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gentleness
peace . . . . . . . . . . . . goodness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . self-control
Live your life by walking in the Spirit and the fruit listed above will be produced in your life. No ingredient will be lacking.
This recipe serves 1 person or it can be multiplied many times to serve as many people as desired.
*Taken (but slightly modified) from Galatians 5:16, 22-23 NIV
As I compare these two recipes for fruit smoothies, there are several observations that I want to share with you. The extraordinary thing about the recipe for the Fruit of the Spirit is that the action of walking or blending is the first thing that occurs and then the ingredients are produced. This is different from any other recipe I have ever made. Most always ingredients are measured and then combined. Here the ingredients are the fruit, or the results. I do not know exactly what the fruit of the Spirit looks like compared to an apple, but I do know that this spiritual fruit portrays the multifaceted nature of God. It reflects the spirit and character of God who is holy, complete and perfect. This spiritual smoothie is what is produced in me when I live and walk in the power of Holy Spirit. This is delicious!
When I picture a fruit smoothie, I think of a medley of fruit flavors blended together to create a unique taste. Apples, strawberries, peaches etc. – each is good by itself. However, there is a brand-new flavor and texture when all are combined. It is the same with the spiritual smoothie. All nine ingredients, or character traits, are combined to produce a unique fruit. This personality will be evident in an individual walking in the Spirit. The outgrowth of this complete mixture is different from a personality exhibiting only one or two of these traits.
While comparing these two recipes, another thing I notice is that although there are nine "ingredients" listed in the recipe for the Fruit of the Spirit, they are referred to as a singular fruit rather than plural fruits. This spiritual fruit is all-inclusive; all nine characteristics or ingredients are evident. Caution: there is no picking and choosing of what traits are found in this fruit. This fruit is the outcome of living in the power of the Holy Spirit. With a fruit smoothie, the results are evident after the fruits are blended together.
I also become aware of another difference between natural and spiritual smoothies. Substitutions are more readily accepted in the natural realm than in the spiritual realm. When I asked Amy for a recipe for a fruit smoothie, I asked for one including apples because apples are emphasized in my blog. However, I would encourage you to try your own substitutions with the recipe. How about using various kinds of summer berries or different flavors of yogurt? My Reader, you and I can be as creative as we desire with this type of recipe.
I want to point out one more difference between these two recipes. When the Fruit of the Spirit Smoothie is produced, there are no specific quantities listed for each "ingredient" while there are exact measurements for each item used to make the Refreshing Apple Smoothie. The consistency would be quite different if the ratios between the fruit and yogurt were significantly altered. For a fruit smoothie, each ingredient needs to be increased or decreased proportionally. For the Fruit of the Spirit, I expect that the proportions of the nine "ingredients" may vary according to the personalities of the people are who make up this particular group. I Corinthians 12:27 says, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." If the spiritual smoothie is produced by the body of Christ, some of the people (myself included) may need to be "beat up" a bit to be blended with other Christians to show the true nature of Christ. I tend to think that although all nine qualities will be found in each person in a specific group of believers, each person may contribute a different amount of each facet of the fruit. For example, I may be more patient than someone else while another person may be more joyful. These differences in personalities, will make it harder for some people to blend together than others. Hmmm! I wonder which recipe will need the most blending for the best smoothie that is refreshing and satisfying to the natural body and the spiritual body? Whether people or fruit are involved, consistency can require patience and time. These smoothie recipes share some similarities, but there are also many differences.
My Reader, is it time for you to satisfy your spiritual and physical hunger and thirst with both spiritual and natural fruit smoothies? I have given you a couple of recipes. Now it is your turn to blend them up. Enjoy!


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- Average
- Main course: £17
- Food spend: £45
- Opening hours
- Monday - Friday: 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday - Sunday: Closed.
Always consistent in high standards of food service and atmosphere
25 February 2018
from London
A collection of the finest and freshest seafood in the City of London has been served at Gow's Restaurant for over 125 years. The interior boasts a stylish oyster bar and large windows to watch the world go by.
Premium seafood from around Britain features on the Gow's Restaurant menu. There are local favourites like London-cured oak-smoked Scottish salmon, as well as decadent treats such as foie gras butter with thyme chutney. Whole Scottish lobster can be ordered cold poached or hot grilled, and seafood platters are perfect for sharing. Private dining is also catered for.
Non-seafood options at Gow's Restaurant Liverpool Street include Aberdeen Angus steak, and vegetarian specialities like asparagus, mango and Roquefort risotto. The extensive drinks menu includes several vintage champagnes.
A 1-minute walk from Liverpool Street Rail Station, Gow's Restaurant London is an elegant retreat from the city bustle.
Gow's Restaurant
81 Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1PR
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((((( 25 February 2018 by Peter from London
Always consistent in high standards of food service and atmosphere
((((( 26 August 2017 by Ed from London
It was very nice. The food was excellent and the service very good. As it was such a nice day we ate upstairs as downstairs was very quiet and had no windows as recommended by the waitress.
((((( 21 July 2017 by Harchand from london
Excellent, its was extremely quiet, waiter was friendly as can be and the food was excellent. scallops and lobster soup for starters and the mains was smoked haddock and mash with a poached egg, delicious and a big portion. highly recommend
(((** 21 April 2017 by Chris from London
Service and food was very good only downside was a little expensive and the preferred starter for me and my son was not available (lobster bisque) noting we dined at 6:30pm and the restaurant was quite empty.
((((( 23 March 2017 by Chris from London
Good place, upstairs or down. Food and service good.
((((( 16 March 2017 by Melissa from London
Great food and amazing waiter. Highly recommend. I had the crab fizz with two starters
((((( 15 February 2017 by Leon from London
Very good option, good food, great ambience!
(((** 25 January 2017 by Ann from Essex
Booking was easy food was pleasant but not exceptional best thing was lobster bisque.
((((( 19 January 2017 by Joanna from London
as usual, food and service excellent... and good value for money
((((( 22 December 2016 by Paul from City of London
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Now that November is here, we start that increasingly hurried and harried descent towards Christmas, which means, among other things, there will be no shortage of musical events to take in around the Region. This week I thought we'd take a look at a few of the events this weekend and over the coming days you might like to take in.
First and foremost, this weekend is the kickoff of the the Chorus Niagara season. Niagara's premiere choral group, directed by Artistic Director Robert Cooper, presents Haydn's oratorio The Creation Saturday evening in Grimsby and Sunday afternoon in St. Catharines. Die Schopfung, or, The Creation, is one of Papa Haydn's two greatest choral works, and was composed during 1795, set to a libretto by Baron Gottfried von Swieten, and based jointly on the Book of Genesis, as well as John Milton's allegorical study of the creation and fall, Paradise Lost.
Haydn wrote The Creation basically to take advantage of the popularity of the genre pioneered by Handel, who made the oratorio a staple of choral concerts with his many oratorios, most notably, of course, The Messiah. Haydn's uplifting work has stood the test of time as well, and certainly deserves a wider audience than it seems to have had the last few years. I can't remember the last time it was performed locally or within driving distance of Niagara.
The two performances of The Creation are in Grimsby and St. Catharines: Grimsby Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main Steet East; and St. Catharines at Calvary Church on Scott Street at 3 pm. Tickets are still available for both performances by calling the Brock box office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257 or from any chorus member. I plan to attend both performances with many copies of The Creation for sale, both sung in German and English, as well as many other choral recordings you might be interested in. You can also go to my website at www.finemusic.ca and check out my Mike's Picks page, or simply email your request to me directly at firstname.lastname@example.com. Hope to see you this weekend!
Later in the week, the Brock University Department of Dramatic Arts presents A Little Night Music, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. This was the musical that spawned the hit Send In The Clowns, of course, but there is plenty of other inspired music in the show as well. The Shaw Festival staged a wonderful production of A Little Night Music last season, and I was amazed at how witty and creative the score was, yet we only know one song from the show.
The show is directed by Virginia Reh and designed by David Vivian, and plays the Sean O'Sullivan Theatre at the Centre for the Arts at Brock University Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. I am looking forward to attending the Friday evening performance, in spite of the fact it is Friday the 13th. Break a leg, guys...or on second thought, given the date, don't take that literally!
Also this week, Garden City Productions opens their fall show, Grease, a musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey about the way rock n' roll changed North American sexuality and culture during the transition years from the conservative decade of the 50s to the more individualistic decade of the 60s. Everyone remembers the movie version, of course, with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John; the stage version has also stood the test of time and is a staple of community theatre groups all over North America to this day. Garden City Productions has a long history of presenting fine productions of popular musicals, and this production promises to be no different.
The director/choreographer is Kent Sheridan, who last appeared with GCP back in 2006 when he debuted in their successful production of Chicago. Performances run November 12th to the 29th, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 2. For tickets, call the Brock Centre for the Arts Box Office at 905-688-5550, ext. 3257.
Lots of other things going on around the Region for the next couple of months, so we'll regularly look at what's coming up so you won't miss a thing. Enjoy a night out on the town soon!
November 7th, 2009.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
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After you park and walk across the runway you can go in and sign out one of the many airplanes that Damian's school offers. Of course, if you don't know how to fly, you'll have to sign up for lessons first.
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Nico Rosberg rounded out the 2015 F1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi with his sixth win of the season and the 14th one-two finish of the campaign for the Brackley-based Mercedes team.
The German drove a faultless race from pole to lead home his team-mate, the 2015 world champion Lewis Hamilton, by a comfortable margin. Victory at the Yas Marina track completed Rosberg's first ever Grand Prix winning hat-trick.
He said: "What a feeling! The end to my 2015 season has been superb and I'm very happy. The car has been great in qualifying and race trim for the last few races.
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The Hamilton-Rosberg partnership clocked up a total of 703 points in the race for the constructors' title, the second placed Ferrari team managed just 428.
Hamilton said: "I would have liked to win the final race but I wasn't able to do so. The car didn't feel right during the closing stages of the race and that stopped me being able to challenge Nico.
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Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen completed the podium.
Sergio Perez crossed the finish line in a strong fifth for Silverstone-based Sahara Force India. The Mexican was a star during pre-race qualifying, and his Mercedes-powered VJM08 car ran well throughout a race that started in daylight and ended under street lights.
Speaking afterwards, Perez commented: "I had a good race here and I am pleased for the whole team.
"Force India have had a great car all year, and after we introduced the new front end, the car has been very impressive. I hope we can continue this form and keep our pace as we head towards 2016. If we can do that, then I believe we will be in a very good position to challenge Red Bull for fourth position in the Constructors' race."
Nico Hulkenberg finished in seventh position, adding: "For me this was another solid drive.
"I would like to thank the team for their help this season and I can reflect on good performances in F1. Also, of course, winning Le Mans for Porsche was a very special moment in my career."
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India Win the second ODI against England today. I like to congratulate Indian cricket team as well as all my country people. Yuvraj Singh was outstanding today. He made his century this match also and took 4 wickets of England.
Yuvraj Singh clobbered his second successive century and then scalped four key wickets as India maintained their stranglehold over England by thrashing the visitors by 54 runs in the second One-dayer on Monday. Yuvraj Singh blasted his second consecutive century and grabbed four wickets to guide India to a comfortable 54-run win over England today in the second one-day international.
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Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2014
Feast of St. Roch
First Reading: EZ 18:1-10, 13B, 30-32
Responsorial Psalm: PS 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-1
Gospel: MT 19:13-15
Today we are celebrating the Feast of St. Roch. Though this feast is not celebrated in the Roman Liturgy, it is celebrated by certain Churches and even chapels because devotion to St. Roch had spread a lot. He is invoked especially in times of plague. "In 1414, during the Council of Constance, the plague having broken out in that city, the Fathers of the Council ordered public prayers and processions in honor of the saint, and immediately the plague ceased" (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13100c.htm).
However, in this reflection, I would like to focus on his birthmark in the form of a red cross on his chest. This was said to have been miraculously marked on him. This has been a mark of his life as well. The cross was his identity. St Roch identified himself closely with the sufferings of Jesus, carrying his cross to Calvary to redeem the very who condemned Him. He was a son of rich family. His father was in fact the governor of Montpellier. But when his parents died, he distributed all his fortune to the poor and set on a pilgrimage to Rome disguising as a mendicant. On his way to Rome, he stopped at Aquapendente, where many residents suffered from a bubonic plague. He devoted himself to caring for those who were stricken by the plague and curing them with the sign of the cross. He did not mind if he would catch the plague himself. All he thought was to help the sick. And the result was that many were healed miraculously through his help. Later, he himself caught the plague. He did not die though because of this. He had a miraculous cure from a dog who used to lick his sores and bring him bread. He died in a prison cell because he was mistaken for a spy. At prison, angels ministered to him.
The cross marked on him became the salvation of many who suffered from the plague. This same cross, the cross of Jesus Himself was marked in all of us during our spiritual birth when we were baptized and when we were confirmed. This mark remains with us forever. It cannot be erased by anything nor by anyone. This is our identity as Christians, the cross of Jesus in us. We remind ourselves of this identity every time we make the sign of the cross upon ourselves. This is not a sign of suffering but of salvation, of Christ's triumph over suffering and death. It has become a salvation to those whom St. Roch ministered to.
We are then reminded by St. Roch to remain faithful to our identity as Christians, our being marked with the Cross of Jesus. Wonderful things happen to those who are faithful even in suffering.
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It is also important to conduct general therapeuticactivities aimed at improving the reparative or immunobiological processes in the body. This means a full-fledged diet rich in vitamins, as well as exercise therapy, blood substitutes and immunomodulators.
Surgical methods of treatment are used only inWhere conservative ones are ineffective. At the same time, pathological scars and altered tissues are removed from the ulcer. The tissue defect is covered with a skin graft. When assigning adequate treatment, it is important to take into account the pathogenesis of ulceration. Therapy is aimed at restoring tissues and arresting the diseases that have affected the formation of ulcers. To fix the positive effect after eliminating the ulcer on the skin, sanatorium-and-spa treatment with the inclusion of measures for enhancing immunity and vitamin therapy is shown.</ p>


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Nimret Sandhu
In this session we will look at best practices to avoid introducing security vulnerabilities into your Java application and how to discover those that may have already found their way in. Over the several years studies have shown that 70% of exploitable vulnerabilities occur in application code, so we will discuss how these can be prevented. Of these 70 percent, half are design flaws, so we will also discuss what Secure Development Lifecycle processes should be adopted to avoid these expensive problems.
SPEAKER: Eric Raisters
Eric Raisters, CISSP, CSSLP has been testing software for nearly 3 decades and has worked as a security thought leader at Attachmate (and previously WRQ) for the last 17 of those. For the last two years his title has been Manager, Secure Software Development and so he manages a team of 1 (himself). Over the last three years he has introduced and cajoled the Attachmate development team into adopting a Secure Development Lifecycle process to improve the quality and security of Attachmate products.


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Acts & Orders
19 July, 2017:Corporate Office letter to all CGMs on implementation of revised minimum wages.<<view letter>>
01 July, 2017:Corporate Office letter to all CGM's on revised labour rates - compliance thereof.<<view letter>>
28 April, 2017:Variable DA increased for Contract Labour from 01.04.2017 as per orders of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) dated 20.04.2017.<<view order>>
21 March, 2017:CLC has issued the order for implementation of the revision of wages for the contract workers. BSNLCCWF is very much serious on the issue.
Based on the gazette notification, the Chief labour Commission has issued order for revision of wages for the contract labours. According to this order the revised wages will be paid from 19th January and the revised VDA will be from 1st April, 2017. We have told CMD BSNL, on 18th March to implement it at the earliest. Circle Secretaries and CHQ office bearers are requested to take up the issues at CGM level.
Please recall that the BSNLCCWF leaders had met CLC on 17th January and demanded the revision of wages for the contract workers, now the order is issued. Please mobilise your members to make a good campaign on the issues.<<view order>>
07 March, 2017:Corporate Office letter on details of Court Cases for counting of Casual Worker Service for Pensionary benefits.<<click here>>
28 November, 2016:Wages only through Bank Accounts – Ministry of Labour.
According to the Ministry of Labour dated 25.11.2016, all payments of wages to contract workers and permanent employees should be only through bank account.<<view order>>
03 November, 2016:Corporate Office letter to Heads of Telecom Circles on allotment of ESIC sub-code for various BSNL offices/Units.<<click here>>
22 October, 2016:Corporate Office letter to CGM, Jharkhand on non-implementation of Minimum Wage, Social Securities like EPF, ESI etc. to contract labour.<<view letter>>
15 October, 2016:Variable DA increased for Contract Labour from 01.10.2016 as per orders of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) dated 30.09.2016.<<view order>>
08 October, 2016:Bonus Orders issued by BSNL.
The sustained efforts and timely intervention of BSNLEU leaders have resulted in issue of orders granting bonus to the employees before Puja/Dussehra/Navaratri, Muharram. On 06.10.2016(yesterday), Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron and Com. Swapan Chakraborty, Dy. General Secretary met CMD BSNL, Director(HRD) and also Additional Secretary, DOT and demanded that the Bonus should be ordered this week itself so that the employees will get the same before the festivals.
It has the desired results. Necessary meetings like Remuneration Committee was held urgently and the orders for payment of Bonus of Rs.3,000/- as agreed between the Management and the Recognised Unions have been issued. The casual labour also will get the Bonus as demanded by BSNLCCWF leaders, when they met the CMD BSNL a few days back. Congratulations to all comrades for achieving the desired results!<<view order>>
08 October, 2016:Corporate Office letter on implementation of provision of EPF/ESI for contract workers.
BSNL CCWF leaders have been continuously meeting BSNL Management for clear orders on implementation of labour laws like minimum wage, EPF, ESI etc. Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri, President, met Shri A.M. Gupta, GM(Restg.), a few days back and insisted upon issue of clear instructions and monitoring of implementation of government and BSNL orders with regard to contract workers. An order issued by BSNL CO., in this connection.<<view order>>
08 October, 2016:Corporate Office letter on implementation of provision of minimum wage-cheque/online payment.<<click here>>
06 October, 2016:Corporate Office instructions to all CGMs on payment of wages to contract labour by the contractor through Cheque / on-line payment.<<click here>>
17 September, 2016:Corporate Office letter on details of Temporary Status Mazdoors regularized on or after 01.10.2000 and absorbed in BSNL w.e.f 01.10.2000 and covered under Rule-37-A of CCS(Pension) Rules.<<view letter>>
07 September, 2016:Corporate Office letter to all Heads of Circles on extension of Gratuity to listed Casual Labours -Engagement Details of Casual Labours.<<view letter>>
13 April, 2016:Depositing EPF contribution with EPF organisation in respect of contract workers- Procedure facilitating compliance under EPF and MP Act, 1952. BSNL C.O. order No.14-8/2015-WS&I dated 12.04.2016, to all the CGMs.<<view order>>
09 April, 2016:Conversion of Casual Labour to TSM - BSNL C.O. letter .No. 15-25 /201S-WS&I dated 08.04.2016 to CGM, BSNL, Kolkata Telephone District, Kolkata. <<view letter>>
01 April, 2016:Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), issued the order on increase of VDA for casual contract workers.<<view order>>
02 March, 2016:Corporate Office issues instructions to the Chief General Managers on implementation of Labour laws and Social Security measures to the Contract workers.<<view letter>>
20 January, 2016:Amendment of the payment of Bonus Act 1965.<<click here>>
20 January, 2016:Corporate Office letter on various Gazette notification issued by EPFO from time to time.<<view letter>>
14 January, 2016:Corporate Office letter on information in respect of Casual labourers who had been conferred temporary status on or before 30.09.2000 and who have been appointed subsequently as TM in BSNL.<<click here>>
06 January, 2016:Ultimately management in UP (East) circle issued the order for implementing the labour laws.
It was a complain from BSNLCCWF that labour laws is being violated in UP(East). Chq leadership met circle administration after a huge gathering organised by circle union of BSNLCCWF and BSNLEU. As a result on management issued the order for implement the labour strictly.<<click here-1>> <<click here-2>>
14 December, 2015:Corporate Office letter to all CGMs on proper operation of Contract Provisions related to labour laws Contract.<<view letter>>
10 December, 2015:Deployment of contract/casual / sanitation workers for per Ministry of Labour and employment Govt. of India perennial nature of jobs in BSNL.
It is learnt that the BSNL authority has issued a letter to all CGM regarding the deployment of contract & casual labours who have engaged in the perennial jobs in BSNL. In response of EPF Dept letter dated on 13.11.2015 the corporate office has issued the letter on 20.11.2015. It is relevant that BSNLCCWF has already highlighted the same issue in the last meeting of standing committee of labour in Mumbai. The Director of Loksabha Secretariat seeking the information of deployment of contract & casual workers for perennial nature of job in BSNL. Accordingly corporate office is collecting the data and figure once again.<<view letter>>
09 December, 2015:BSNLCCWF's continuous perusal of casual and contract labour issues with BSNL Management and Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour are bearing fruits. BSNL Management has once again reiterated it's instructions to CGM's to implement all labour rules. <<view letter>>
29 October, 2015:Corporate Office letter to CGMs, insisting the issuance of Employment Card, EPF Contribution Card and ESI Pehchan Card to contract workers.<<click here>>
29 October, 2015:Corporate Office letter to CGMs, insisting payment of wages to contract workers by cheque or online.<<click here>>
26 October, 2015:BSNL endorses CLC order on increase of VDA for contract workers.
Orders have been issued by the BSNL C.O. vide F.No.14-04/2015-WS&I dated 20-10-2015 endorsing the order of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi, increasing the Variable Dearness Allowance for the contract workers with effect from 01-10-2015. Com.VAN Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF had met Director (HR) Smt. Sujata Ray on 19th October 2015 and requested for the endorsement to be sent so that the new VDA will be implemented. We greatly appreciate the immediate action on the part of the Director (HR). The order of the CLC has been posted in bsnleuccwf.com as soon as it was issued by the CLC.<<click here>>
21 October, 2015:Corporate Office reminder to all CGMs on compliance report to Lok Sabha Secretariat on Contract Labour issues.<<click here>>
21 October, 2015:Casual Labour and Contract Labour eligible for Bonus.
The casual labour in BSNL are eligible for Bonus this year as per Govt. of India orders No. 7/24/2007/E III dated 16-10-2015 issued by the Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure. <<View the order>>
16 October, 2015:BSNL issues strict instructions on payment of Minimum Wages and implementation of Social Security Measures like EPF, ESI etc.
In the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Labour meeting held at Mumbai on 12.10.2015, the BSNLCCWF leaders Coms. V.A.N. Namboodiri, President and Animesh Mitra, Secretary General had brought to the notice of the Standing Committee various cases of non-implementation of labour laws, including Minimum Wage Act 1948, EPF Act, Contract Labour Act etc. CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and other top officers who attended the Standing Committee were asked to submit report on these complaints.
Now BSNL has issued 'Top Priority' letters asking all CGMs to immediately submit reports. Copies of the same are given below.
All Circle Secretaries are requested to immediately intimate to CHQ whether Minimum Wages are paid, if not, how much is paid, whether EPF, ESI are implemented etc. to report to Standing Committee. <view letter-1>> <view letter-2>>
06 October, 2015:Order on minimum wages revised w.e.f. 01.10.2015.<<click here>>
05 October, 2015:Corporate Office letter to all CGMs on payment of minimum wages to contract workers through account payee cheque or online in the presence of authorized representatives of BSNL.<<click here>>
05 October, 2015:Corporate Office letter to CGM, Maharashtra Circle, on alleged non-implementation of notification on payment of wages.<<click here>>
05 October, 2015:Corporate Office letter on implementation of minimum wages and social security measures like EPF/ESI to contract labour.<<click here>>
05 October, 2015:Corporate Office called for details of contract labours from circles.<<click here>>
19 August, 2015:Gratuity for Casual labour approved by BSNL Managing Committee.
After much efforts by the BSNLCCWF for implementation of gratuity to the BSNL Casual labours and also taking up the matter in the Parliamentary Standing Committee and several rounds of discussion with the BSNL Management, the BSNL Managing Committee has approved the same. This has to go to the BSNL Board for approval, before necessary orders are issued.
This is a great achievement for the casual labours. Congratulations to BSNLCCWF!.<<view letter>>
14 July, 2015:Corporate Office letter on information in respect of casual labourers who had been conferred temporary status on or before 30.09.2000 and who have been appointed subsequently as Telecom Mechanic in BSNL.<<click here>>
19 May, 2015:Great Victory! BSNL C.O. issued orders for EPF Payment to Casual labours from 01-10-2000.
It is a great victory for the BSNLCCWF and the casual and contract workers! The Federation as well as BSNLEU has been demanding that for the casual and contract workers EPF should be implemented from at least 01-10-2000. After much efforts, the BSNL Management had implemented EPF for casual workers from 10-01-2011. In many places EPF was not implemented to the contract workers.
These along many other issues were taken by the BSNL Casual & Contract Workers Federation with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour and also the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, New Delhi. The representatives gave detailed evidence before Parliamentary Standing Committee with full documents. The EPF Commissioner held meeting with the President BSNLCCWF and Officers of BSNL on this. Accordingly the EPF Commissioner (Central) issued a strong letter dated 22-04-2015 to BSNL asking them to implement EPF to casual labours w.e.f.01.10.2000 (the date of formation of BSNL) retrospectively. It was also directed that wherever, EPF is not implemented for contract workers, it should be implemented as per EPF Act.
Now today, 18-05-2015, the BSNL C.O. has issued the orders directing the CGMs to immediately take action for implementing EPF for casual labours w.e.f. 01-10-2000 and also implement EPF for contract workers, wherever it is not implemented so far. Not only the EPF contributions will be made by BSNL management, but interest also will have to be paid, which will benefit the workers. The EPF with retrospective effect from 2000 will benefit the existing 3469 casual labours.
The mammoth CMD Office March on 15th October 2014 and the Two Days Strike on 21-22 April 2015 by the Casual & Contract Workers have not been in vain. At least one of the important demands has been settled.
It is a land mark victory for the casual and contract workers! Congratulations to all our comrades who stood strongly with the organisation and participated in the struggles!<<<click here>>> <<<annexure>>>
13 May, 2015:Corporate Office letter on information of casual labours who had been conferred Temporary Status on or before 30.09.2000 and appointed subsequently as TM.<<<click here>>>
04 April, 2015:Corporate Office letter to all Heads of Circles on engagement details of casual labourers.<<click here>>
04 April, 2015:Order on minimum wages revised w.e.f. 01.04.2015.<<click here>>
04 February, 2015:Corporate Office letter on Information of casual labours who had been conferred Temporary Status on or before 30.09.2000 and appointed subsequently as TM.<<<click here>>>
10 October, 2014:Order on minimum wages revised w.e.f. 01.10.2014.<<view letter>>
09 October, 2014:Corporate Office letter to all Heads of Circles on details of Casual labourers.<<click letter>>
11 July, 2014:Order on minimum wages revised w.e.f. 01.04.2014.<<view letter>>
09 July, 2014:Corporate Office letter on non-implementation of minimum wages and social security measures like EPF & ESI to contract workers.<<view letter>>
07 March, 2014:Corporate Office letter on pay minimum wages, EPF, ESI etc. to contract workers and the duty of the administration to get them implemented.<<click here>>
24 Oct. 2013:The Ministry of Labour & Employment, O/o Chief Labour Commissioner vide No.1/11(2)/2013-LS-II dated 19.09.2013 has revised the wages of industrial workers including in Wireless, Radio, Telephone, Television, Telegraph etc. etc. <<view order>>
order on daily wage Casual labour
Applicability of Cetrl. Govt. Labour rates
DPE letter on payment of wages under the Minimum Wages Act to contract/casual workers in CPSEs.


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There is nothing you can do about when you have a lock emergency, but you can be prepared for one by being ready with a locksmith on call. A locksmith does a job that is quite sensitive which means you have to be very sober when looking for a good locksmith. That may be somewhat challenging since there are so many locksmiths who claim to be the best there is and that may pose a challenge if you do not know how to choose one. Through this article, you will be able to identify a great locksmith in a much simpler way.
You should look for mobile locksmith tomball who has emergency services as part of the services they offer. It will be convenient for you to hire a locksmith who has emergency services. It is good for you to know their response time so that you weigh if the time they take to respond is reasonable. It is prudent for a locksmith to respond to an emergency call less than two hours after a call.
It is of great significance that you look at the prices that they are offering before choosing to hire a locksmith. When you know the prices they are offering you will be in a better position to see whether it fits your budget. You should find a locksmith who has reasonable prices for their services. It is at this point that you find out the cost of their emergency services as well. It will save you from the shock of charges you did not expect when they complete the work.
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With this guide, you will be smiling through the selection process.


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Although the World Health Organization has urged its member countries to adopt action plans to ensure that there's zero increase in obesity levels for children ages five to 18 in the next decade, a new study published in Pediatric Obesity suggests that the global rates may actually rise to 91 million obese children and a total of more than 268 million overweight children by 2025. According to data collected by the Global Burden of Disease Collaborative and the International Obesity Task Force, rates of overweight and obese children have continued to rise between 2000 and 2013. Although the percentages of overweight and obese children worldwide has increased only a few points (a 3% increase in overweight children and a slightly less than 1% increase in obese children), with global population growth these numbers translate to millions more children developing and fighting problems with weight. China, India, and the United States were projected to have the largest numbers of overweight children by 2025 (48.5 million, 17.3 million, and 16.7 million respectively). Some countries saw the rates of overweight children within their population skyrocket. Vietnam, for example, had a 94.8% increase in prevalence from 2000-2013! Earlier this year, WHO warned of dramatically rising rates of childhood obesity in developing countries, describing the obesity epidemic as an "exploding nightmare," but there's more at stake than just an increased number of children being labeled as "overweight" or "obese." Projected increases in obesity-related health issues including Type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose intolerance, hypertension, and hepatic steatosis (or fatty liver disease) will also complicate the well-being of millions of these children. While researchers hope that their projections represent a worse case scenario that does not come to fruition, it's clear that paradigm shifts and effective policies need to be given top priority in raising a healthier generation of kids.
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Circulate the air around you with a Dyson Fan. These air movers create a healthy breathing environment by cycling a room's air and taking out the harmful pathogens. Thanks to the HEPA filter, these Dyson air purifiers are capable of removing up to 99.7% of allergens and pollutants. Designed with the iconic air multiplier technology, choose a portable Dyson fan.


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My boys really enjoy my Oven Toasted Ravioli. They are easy to make and great for kids who like to dip things. I've also seen them served as appetizers in Italian restaurants. Pleas watch the video below to see how I make them.
Toasted Ravioli
2-10 ounce packages refrigerated cheese ravioli (you can use frozen ravioli if you thaw it first)
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
Olive oil spray
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In one bowl, whisk egg and milk together. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, oregano, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Dip each ravioli in egg mixture then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spray ravioli really well with olive oil spray.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.


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This week, I want to share a strategy that I've read about that teaches how to deal with service-overload by establishing a "NO Committee" –
Establishing A "No Committee"
People who have a difficult time saying "no" should create a "NO committee." It may consist of people who help filter email requests, phone calls, and/or mail. If this sounds like something you need, you should never accept a commitment on the spot. Instead, once you receive a request brings it to your NO Committee to discuss the pros and cons of saying yes. You will find that around 99% of the time, you will end up walking away from those requests, not only ready to say 'no,' but also with a sound sense as to why 'no' is the right answer.
Knowing that you have a "NO Committee" in & of itself serves as an external and objective filter through which you can run service requests. And actually setting it up should be quite simple. All you have to do is ask two people the following question: "I'm struggling with too many things and I'm having a hard time saying 'no.' Would you be willing to be on my NO Committee?" If you're asking the right people, they should be delighted to assist you if they can.
Challenge Yourself
- Identify at least two people to be on your "NO Committee"
- Use your "NO Committee" to filter the requests you receive for the rest of the week just to see what it feels like to bring other people into your decision-making process. (This doesn't need to be more than a 5-minute call, a short email or a quick text).
- If you are struggling with the deeper issues surrounding the word "no," try to figure out why by talking to the people who know you best.
- Don't be afraid to sit on someone else's "NO committee".
I hope this week brings you the opportunity to reach out to others for emotional support & the ability to help others help you say "NO"!


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US locks up kids in Abu Ghraib
Documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union reveal the US is locking up children inside Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. A prison now infamous for the mistreatment and abuse of inmates. (Washington Post / AP article)
Brig. Gen. Janis Karpinski, who was in charge of Abu Ghraib from July to November 2003, said she often visited the prison's youngest inmates. One boy "looked like he was 8-years-old...He told me he was almost 12," Karpinski said. "He told me his brother was there with him, but he really wanted to see his mother, could he please call his mother. He was crying."
In an interview with Maj. Gen. George Fay, Karpinski said the Army began holding women and children in a high-security cellblock at Abu Ghraib in the summer of 2003 because the facility was better than lockups in Baghdad where the youths had been held.
While one desperately hopes no 11 year olds were subjected to the highly degrading abuse, often with sexual themes, inflicted on adult prisoners, the released articles suggest well documented abuse of children did occur. Six witnesses report three interrogators and a civilian interrogator (in various states of drunkenness), forced a 17 year old girl to expose her breasts and kissed her. According to the documents, the perportrators went unpunished. Imagine the outcry if an American girl of a similar age was subject to such harassment?
In another case troops poured cold water and mud over the 17 year old son of an Iraqi General, in an attempt to break the General by letting him watch his son shiver in the cold. If there is some chilling consequentialist reasoning behind involving an inmate's children in an interrogation, it can only give simplistic consequentialism a very bad name.
Links and more background on this are available at Empire Notes
The United Nations and the world community needs to denounce these US crimes, committed by and/or overseeing, by the American military. Imagine the response of the US if any other country was responsible for such abuses? 'A few bad apples', remarkably timely attempts to discredit the UN and claims of 'anti-americanism' should be seen for what they are - the excuses of quislings* who out of conviction believe 'anything goes' in the War on Terror, the phony war that it is.
* 'Quisling' is based on the name of a Norwegian Nazi, and is used to describe the political forces within states attacked by Hitler who chose out of conviction rather than expediency to join their country's enemy.
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