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Varun Beverages Ltd, the largest bottler for PepsiCo in India, made a tepid debut on the stock markets on Tuesday with its shares listing at a 3.37% discount to the issue price.
Shares of the Ravi Jaipuria-controlled company began trading at Rs 430 apiece on the BSE, compared with the initial public offering price of Rs 445. But the shares gained subsequently to close up 3.8% at Rs 461.90, giving the company a market value of Rs 8,404 crore ($1.26 billion). The benchmark Sensex ended 0.5% higher after staying flat in morning trade.
The weak debut came after the company's IPO barely scraped through last month. Although the IPO was fully subscribed on the second day of the issue, it was covered less than two times at the end of the offering.
The IPO comprised a fresh issue of shares and the sale of shares by the company's promoters. The firm raised about Rs 667.5 crore ($100 million) through the fresh issue of 15 million shares while the promoters sold around 10 million shares for almost Rs 445 crore.
Ahead of the IPO, the firm had raised Rs 27 crore ($49 million) from a clutch of anchor investors by selling shares at the upper end of the Rs 440-445 price band. The investors included a bunch of mutual funds besides foreign portfolio investors and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the sovereign fund of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Varun Beverages had filed its draft red herring prospectus in June and got regulatory approval for the issue in September. Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, CLSA and YES Securities were the bankers to the issue.
The firm counts AION Global, the special situation investment firm jointly run by Apollo Global and ICICI Venture, and Standard Chartered Private Equity as investors. StanChart PE originally invested in 2011 while AION Global came in last year. AION Global bought some securities held by StanChart PE and pumped in Rs 300 crore afresh through subscription to non-convertible debentures in the company.
Both PE firms retained their stake in the IPO. After the issue, StanChart PE will have a 7.5% stake in the firm while AION will hold 4%.
Varun Beverages is one of the largest franchisees in the world (outside the US) of carbonated as well as non-carbonated beverages sold under brands owned by PepsiCo. It produces and distributes products such as Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Seven-Up, Mirinda Orange, Mirinda Lemon, Mountain Dew, Tropicana Slice, Nimbooz as well as packaged drinking water under the brand Aquafina. In addition, it has the franchise for Ole brand of PepsiCo products in Sri Lanka.
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Walking on a Dream in Angkor Wat
We ride off into the morning light, the sun's rays golden over farmer's fields with an occasional palm tree jutting out of the horizon. The air is cool for a change and I wrap my scarf around my shoulders and neck to shield myself from the wind. A few motorbikes pass us and an occasional farmer. Fifteen minutes later and we are at the admission gates for Angkor Wat.

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This dog originated from the big blue Gascon hound. Unlike his larger sibling, thanks to his short feet, the Blue Gascony Bassett could successfully pursue the prey even in the densest vegetation and was more appropriate than him for hunting rabbits and other small animals.
The breed was finaly identified in the late 19th century and the first standard was written in 1919. After World War II, he was very rare, and became more in the 80's.
Physical characteristics
This is a massive short legged dog with a compact and muscular body. He has a melodious voice and interesting coloring - a white background with larger black spots and dense black streaks which give the hair a bluish tinge. The head is large and powerful. The body is strong, compact, well muscled. The ears are very long, hanging and set low.
Size: 65-72 cm for males and from 62 to 68 cm for females.
Weight: 33-38 kg for males and 30-36 kg for females.
Character and behavior
The Blue Gascony Basset is described in the standard of the FCI as an active and agile dog, affectionate and calm. In general they are considered docile and very attached to their master, gentle with children and sociable with other dogs. He can live in an apartment, but you should provide him with a lot of exercises and walks. Considered as an intelligent and sensitive breed, he is easy to educate. Keep in mind that a serious training is necessary to prevent constant barking.
This Blue Gascony Basset is intelligent, calm, careful, very affectionate and docile. He was created as a hunting hound, but is now mostly a companion dog.
Training and education
The Blue Gascony Basset is a hunting dog, with a beautiful voice and good flair. He is not very fast, however he can access different type of terrain. You can hunt with him alone or in packs, because he is very tolerant with his "colleagues". This basset is perfect for chasing different animals, but his specialty is rabbit or hare.
The Blue Gascony Basset is now used more as a pet than a hunting dog. However, he requires a lot of exercise and access to open spaces.
Health problems
The Blue Gascony Basset is known as a very healthy breed. The average life expectancy is about 12 years, which is quite long for a dog of this size.
The parents of puppies for sale should have OFA and CERF tests for diseases like hip dysplasia and blindness.
Other health issues which may affect the Blue Gascony Basset are: Elbow Dysplasia, Bloat, Antropion, Tooth Decay, Ear Infections, Allergies.
Grooming and care
The Blue Gascony Basset has a short coat which require regular brushing.
If you already own a puppy from this breed, you need to pay special attention to his ears. They are susceptible to becoming dirty and infected and therefore should be cleaned at least once a week. These dogs can be very stubborn and can grow very big, so it is best to begin this process early to prevent problems in the future.
Children and other pets
Bassets have typical temperament of a hound. They are friendly with family members but when it comes to strangers some are affectionate and some are reserved. The representatives of the breed are not shy or aggressive. This dog is not exactly a family pet, so his reputation with children is doubtful.
Interesting facts
Hounds from Gascony were known for their interesting coats and their big size. The mixture of white and black fur gave these dogs the appearance of being blue. As a result, this breed became known as the Blue Gascony Basset.


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By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Jens Blegaa
Cast: Lisa Buckley, Claire Clausen, Micah Epstein, Jeanne Fernandez, Katrina Marshall, Brendan O'Gorman, Aidan O'Shea, Mario Paganini, and Raymond Shinn
17–21 and 23–27 April 2013
Weekdays at 19:30; Saturdays and Sundays at 17:00
Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, 2100 Kbh. Ø (www.krudttonden.dk)
Copenhagen Theatre Circle proudly presented Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners The Importance of Being Earnest, probably Wilde's most popular play. It is meant to be pure entertainment, carrying a preposterous plot to its inevitable conclusion on a cloud of razor sharp witticisms. It originally opened in 1895, but we can still recognize the characters and marvel at the splendid precision of Wilde's writing today.
Jack and Algernon are two fun-loving young gentlemen from the upper class. Algernon has invented a friend, Bunbury, whose never-ending illnesses enable Algernon to skirt all tedious social obligations. Jack has fun in the city under the assumed name of Ernest, while living a respectable life in the country as the guardian of Cecily, the granddaughter of his adopted parents. To her he recounts the tales of how badly his reprobate brother Ernest behaves in the city. As Ernest, he courts Gwendolen Fairfax, Algernon's cousin and daughter of the formidable Lady Bracknell, a walking encyclopaedia of the unwritten rules of society and class. She has no intention of allowing Gwendolen to marry Jack, which does not prevent
Gwendolen from eliciting a marriage proposal from him. In the guise of Jack's brother, Ernest, Algernon visits Jack's country home where he meets Cecily, who frankly informs him that she has been engaged to him for months. He instantly falls in love with her. Complications arise when the various assumed identities are revealed, as both girls are adamant that they can only ever love a man by the name of Ernest. In the wings, Cecily's governess Laetitia Prism and the local Reverend Chasuble primly court each other while outwardly projecting proper Victorian moral rectitude. The servants, Lane and Merriman, make sure that what needs to be done is done.
Read the official press release in both Danish and English for all the juicy details.
This English-speaking group of theatre enthusiasts has been providing Copenhagen audiences with high-quality drama in English for well over 40 years. It presents 2–3 stage productions for the general public each year and hosts play-readings, improvisation courses and all manner of other theatre and acting-related events throughout the season.
It is also a great place for newcomers to meet like-minded souls who love taking an active role in theatre productions.


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|A long-held belief regarding the scaling behavior---self-similar or Long-Range Dependence (LRD) of Internet traffic is that the scaling behavior has adverse impacts on the Internet. In particular, it causes the queue length tend to infinity and hence severe packet drops. The scaling property means much more bursty traffic which consists of concentrated periods of high activity and low activity at a wide range of time scales, and this burstiness adversely affects resource management and degrades the overall Internet performance. In this thesis we study the scaling behavior of the Internet traffic from a totally different perspective, i.e., we aim to take advantage of the self-similar/LRD property of the Internet traffic for the sake of resource and traffic control. Since self-similar/LRD implies the existence of nontrivial correlation structure at any time scales, accurate prediction can be faithfully achieved and the prediction results can be used to do resource and traffic control. In light of this, first, in order to make a thorough understanding of the scaling behavior, we propose a hierarchical model that has an one-on-one correspondence to the protocols in the protocol hierarchy of IP networks and give insights on how, and to what extent, the user/protocol behavior in each protocol layer contributes to scaling properties. Then based on the understanding, we propose: (1) Predictive Active Queue Management (PAQM) to stabilize the queue lengths at routers based on the prediction of future incoming traffic; (2) TCP with Traffic Prediction (TCP-TP) to fasten the process of reaching the optimal operational point in the congestion control based on the prediction of attainable throughput one or two RTTs ahead in the future; (3) Three theoretically grounded algorithms: prediction, reconstruction and interpolation to do proactive non-intrusive end-to-end measurement. We implement them in both user and kernel level. Real Internet experiments are done based on the user-level implementation; Last, for the techniques of passive Internet traffic sampling, we provide an in-depth analytical study of the sampling techniques for the scaling-behaved Internet traffic. To overcome the adverse impacts of the scaling property (heavy-tailedness), we propose a Biased Systematic Sampling (BSS) method to capture both the first and second order statistics of the Internet traffic.
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Colouring Singapore Postcards Book 2
Now travellers can have a handy souvenir of their visit to Singapore. Each book of 20 postcards features tourist attractions such as the Singapore Zoo, Raffles Hotel as well as other aspects of the country that are popular interest with visitors. Each postcard includes a short write up on the back giving details of what is featured.
What's more, visitors can colour and personalise the postcards before mailing them to friends and relatives.
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Lauren Saverine To Serve As NAMAS Administrator
New York, N. Y. – July 25, 2007 – Christie Morrongiello has been named to the newly created position of Director of the National Academy of Media Arts & Sciences (NAMAS), a peer group of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), effective immediately. She will also continue her duties as Manager of Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards, a position she has held since July 2006.
Lauren Saverine, Assistant to the President of NATAS, will serve as Administrator for the new peer group, while also continuing her current duties.
These announcements were made today by Peter Price, President/CEO of NATAS.
"Christie Morrongiello and Lauren Saverine will be spearheading our outreach to forge a worldwide community for the burgeoning industry of digital creators, producers, technologists and executives," said Price. "These digital providers reside both in the divisions of major media corporations as well as in independent organizations and share a common culture that is nurturing the next generation of media professionals."
Morrongiello and Saverine will focus on developing membership and education programs for NAMAS. The new peer group plans launch events in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Times Tower, the new headquarters of The New York Times, and in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, in conjunction with the Digital Hollywood conference on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
In May, the NATAS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to form NAMAS, a new peer group open to current and new members of any of the 19 chapters of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. NAMAS is chaired by Bob Wright, Past Chairman of the Board of NBC Universal and Past Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Officer and a past member of the Corporate Executive Officer of General Electric Company. The new National Academy of Media Arts& Sciences will not conduct any Emmy Awards competitions. The Emmy Awards remain under the authority of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which last year began awarding a limited number of Emmy Awards for broadband.
Morrongiello, a graduate of Georgetown University, recently oversaw a major Broadband promotion for the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards: the exclusive online partnership with MySpace, to honor premium broadband content on the Internet by empowering video producers and filmmakers to submit self-generated content for consideration through the MySpace Emmy portal. Two of the four Broadband Emmy winners entered their video productions via the MySpace portal: "SATACRACY 88" by Itsallinyourhands.com(Outstanding Broadband: Drama) and "IT'S JERRYTIME!" by Ozone Inc. (Outstanding Broadband: Variety). Morrongiello also created the emMY Essential, an online newsletter for the Daytime Entertainment community.
Prior to joining NATAS, Morrongiello studied in the Reading and Writing Italy Program at Georgetown's Villa le Balze, Fiesole, Italy. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. She graduated from Georgetown Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with a B.A. in English and psychology in May 2006.
Prior to joining the staff of NATAS in August 2006, Saverine served as
Coordinator of Trade Show Marketing for the Telecommunications Industry Association in Arlington, Va., where she was actively involved in the branding and successful launch of GLOBALCOMM 2006. She began her career as the Online Advertising Coordinator for Hanley Wood, LLC in Washington, D. C. in 2004 and was promoted to
Marketing and Sales Assistant, a position she held from 2004-2005.
Saverine graduated cum laude from Gettsyburg College, with a B.A. degree in English and writing.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting. Beginning in 2006, NATAS began recognizing programming produced for the Internet, cell phones, and portable media players with its new Broadband Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Content for Broadband and Portable Delivery. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Regional Emmys are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv.
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Jennifer Palmer
Lecturer in Archaeology - James Cook University
Jennifer Palmer
Lecturer in Archaeology
Lecturer in Archaeology
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Archaeology, within the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies at James Cook University (JCU). JCU is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. A fixed term appointment, this role is based at the Townsville campus in picturesque tropical North Queensland.
Our Division
The Division of Tropical Environments and Societies recognises the grand challenges facing the world today and the particular role that will be played out in the tropics. Here more than anywhere else environments and societies will see dramatic change in population growth, loss of biodiversity, and an apparent need for food production and security.
As part of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, the College of Arts, Society and Education promotes, fosters, supports and administers quality teaching and research at JCU in the areas of Arts, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Education and Social Work.
Your Role
Reporting to the Dean, College of Arts, Society and Education, you will collaborate with archaeology and criminology colleagues to teach specific subjects offered in the archaeology and criminology majors (BA), particularly Forensic Archaeology and Hominin Evolution. Contribute occasional lectures in core criminology subjects in the BA to introduce students to contributions that archaeologists and bio-archaeologists make to criminology.
You will be required to engage in teaching across a range of modes including face to face, online and cross campus delivery. This includes lecturing, tutoring, subject administration, student consultation, marking and moderation of assessment.
Culture & Benefits
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities. JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.
Generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
five weeks annual recreation leave
flexible working arrangements
attractive options for salary packaging.
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"Traditionally, long term care has been provided in nursing homes, but there is a movement to help older people live at home and in the community," said Naoko Muramatsu, associate professor of community health sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago and lead author of the study. "States vary greatly in their commitment to provide home- and community-based services such as personal care, adult day care, nutrition, and transportation," said Muramatsu. "There has been little evidence, prior to this study, to show that spending more money on these services helps seniors avoid or delay placement in a nursing home."
Some states spend as little as $35 per person each year on home- and community-based services for seniors, while other states spend more than $1,300 per person annually, according to previous research. The researchers found out that regardless of how much was spent on home-based services, doubling states' spending would reduce the risk of nursing home admission by 35 percent.
Using data from a national survey of first long-term nursing home admissions occurring between 1995 and 2002, the researchers examined how variations in state spending affect risk of nursing home admissions and whether the effect is different for those who have family and those who do not. They found that higher state spending on home- and community-based services was associated with a lower risk of nursing home admission for the childless but not for those with children.
"Our research suggests it is important to invest in home- and community-based services for disabled seniors," said Muramatsu, "however, policy makers should give careful consideration to fairness and cost-effectiveness of resources. Many seniors, regardless of whether they have family support, prefer to live in their community as long as possible."
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I know I probably say this every month but can you believe it's April already? I turn 23 this month, and usually as soon as it hits the beginning of April, I start thinking of what I want to wear on my birthday night out.
I came across this Grey leather mini skirt from the UK fashion brand Manière DeVoir, that the beautiful Olivia Buckland was pictured wearing. Manière De Voir is one of my favourite brands and if you check out their website you'll know exactly why; with everything from the neutral colour palette to their contemporary urban style, every one of their pieces are stunning.
I love the grey colour of this skirt, mostly because it makes a change from a standard black leather skirt which I already have in my wardrobe. Olivia made it into a more spring/summer look by pairing it with a floral shirt, but I would most likely wear it with a black bodysuit, crop top or even a basic tee, as I feel like it would be more night time appropriate. This just shows how versatile this skirt is for both day and night. The attention to the zip and buckle detail adds something extra to the skirt and turns a simple skirt into something more edgy. I'll most likely be pairing this with some boot/sandal heels along with a statement choker to finish off the look.
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Funko has released the official list of characters it will have in its retro 80's action figure line (think Kenner era Star Wars figures), and it includes all of the major Universal Monsters and many 1980's horror icons.
The Universal Monsters include: Creature from the Black Lagoon, Invisible Man, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, Mummy, Phantom of the Opera, Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster.
Meanwhile, the "Modern Horror" group consists of: Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger,Trick'R'Treat Sam, Pinhead, and Ghostface.
The figures (the line also includes characters from "The Goonies", "Escape from New York", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and other genre franchises) will be released from April through October and are available for preorder at Entertainment Earth


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Max MacNabb and Louis Cohen are the two biggest IBC success stories of the 2016-2017 season as both pitchers worked their way from state league baseball in Australia to key starting pitching roles for the Adelaide Bite and Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League. Prior to pitching for the Cavalry, Louis had never pitched in professional baseball, which makes his story even more special. Due to his success in Australia, he recently signed a contract to play for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League.
This video shows a little of their life off the field as well as highlights from their strong performances in very pivotal games towards the end of the season.


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Misinformation abounds on the internet. There is nothing new about that. But it is especially true when it comes to copyright law.
The real estate industry has gone to great lengths to educate its members on copyright to help them avoid infringement. The National Association of Realtors has been actively warning agents for years. NAR counsels its members against violating others copyrights in many different forums.
For example, this article entitled Law & Policy: Do You Understand Online Copyright Law? does a fine job explaining the issues. How about Online Oversight: Adopting and enforcing clear digital use policies reduces your brokerage's potential liability? Maybe you saw a blog post about Google's algorithm punishing infringers that began "Do you reuse articles or blog posts on your Web site or blogs to generate extra real estate content?" Or, even more to the point: Is Your Blog Legal? Interconnectivity can breed infringement.
So, with all the attention paid to copyright among real estate professionals, why are we still seeing articles like IDX Copyrighted Photo Trouble? The blogger/agent claims he settled with Getty Images after receiving an email from an attorney for Getty claiming that the agent displayed an infringing image in his website's IDX feed, an image he claims was placed in the listing by an unrelated agent.
Someone does an image search and everyone that shows up displaying that copyrighted image gets the "email". In this case, the Broker was listing a new complex with a pool. There are no pool shots in New England in March (check back in late June) so they grabbed one from the net and published it. (If you are interested, it was someone floating around in a pool on raft)
The original Broker was left untouched, as their website could not be found. I settled for a lesser amount than that shown below. Note if I missed the date, it would have been 5x the indicated amount.
The amount "shown below" was $1,400.
Can this really be true? I have my doubts. There is no question that Getty has been aggressive about pursuing infringers. However, Getty's lawyers understand copyright too. They know that your local MLS is a service provider entitled to DMCA safe harbor under Section 512 of the Copyright Act. As a result, websites that display MLS listings using an IDX feed are also entitled to DMCA safe harbor.
If this blogger was the listing agent, well, that's a different story. But if the facts are really as represented then this agent has parted with his money for no good reason. He should have taken the letter from Getty's lawyers, gone straight to the MLS that supplied his IDX feed, and advised them to take down the infringing image. If Getty persisted, the IDX feed user should have demanded to be indemnified by the MLS since the MLS provided the feed with the infringing photo in the first place.
Perhaps asking the local MLS to come to this guy's rescue is asking too much. Especially when MLS organizations perpetuate misinformation by publishing ridiculous articles entitled "Take Your Own Photos and Avoid Legal Action."
The article starts off in a menacing tone describing Getty's business as "stockpiling images" and then linking out to a law firm that represents Getty in infringement claims. The article continues by perpetuating fear among agents by claiming that "in many of these current cases, Getty is going after the end user. . . they have sent letters to some agents who offer IDX solutions on their websites, even though the offending image was loaded by another agent whose listings and listing photos are simply sent out to them in IDX data feeds."
But this is my favorite part:
While copyrights and the laws that surround them can be confusing, it basically comes down to one premise; unless you have received express written permission from the copyright "owner", you are infringing the copyright. And that sentiment is taken a step further in the Photography and Copyright law:
"…the person who displays the photos or artwork on their own website is the only one liable".
That quote in italics appears menacing, right? In fact the whole passage quoted above is scary. But guess what? It's wrong.
Who is this "Photography and Copyright law" being quoted anyway? I couldn't figure it out. I searched the direct quote and could not find this mysterious sage. Which is all well and good since he or she is sorely mistaken.
Proof, once again, that you should not believe everything you read. Especially on the internet.


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my el cajon boulevard
my el cajon boulevard
felt through eyes blood shot
and thoughts
by proof
never too great
skip the warning labels
natures light long gone
shiny or neat
about this hour
my favorite
more than a street
that my line
not always straight
a walk along used sidewalks
way past everyone's bed time
random shadows
dart around
never introduced
black and whites
tucked out of sight
only me and them know
no crowds
or cowards to share my path
bartenders already home
even though my stride
is flat footed
the boulevard
knows i am among the last
just passing through
both needing this time to heal
no care to look up
for even one star
always there
nearing the end of my trek
a diner not so far
coffee and pie
and a friendly waitress
is all i desire
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- Breakfast at El Borrego — March 14, 2013
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So why is it I don't believe you? And there's mention of PIE again! Not even funny.
not sure if it matters ...but i actually wrote this on a napkin at rudfords around 3am - had blueberry pie but cannot recall if waitress asked if i wanted it heated up or not ...can't imagine many would believe this - even best of friends wonder why - but i posted it because i liked it - you know maybe a different view of one san diego's most famous or is it infamous streets- maybe you should check out the blvd sometime - on foot the best way or you could just google it.
I will--Googled those other two streets you wrote about and landed on the Sunset Cliff Inn and Alex's music! Wrote a blip on that experience but not sure you had a chance to read it yet--thinking its right up your alley.
ok cool - next stop roody2's
When the street is yours and a breeze is your best friend. I have similar experiances with "my" Newport Street. Late night walks. This poem reminds me of my own. Its a welcome reminder. :) Thank you.
kameronj - you get it - i know of your newport .
very cool thanks !
I like it ...mine is a dirt path . In the day time,though.
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When I founded Lighten Up! Creations back in 1991, it was my belief that we all need to lighten up! - whether it is through the beauty of candlelight, the energy of a crystal, healing jewellery, meditation, laughter or the pure joy of creating. I have been immersed in self-exploration for the past 25 years and have explored the breadths and depths of the psyche to realize that this is a unique lifetime journey for each and every one of us…and we can have fun along the way!
How do you want to live your life? We are all cut from the same cloth and we all have the ability to shine. It is my wish to support you to be more of YOU as you shine your light! Saying "Yes", to lightening up!!! We can do this together in any of the following ways:
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Holly Bruce-Steiner, founder of Lighten Up! Creations in 1991, resides on Canada's scenic West Coast just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. Having grown up on a farm in the countryside, she has always had a love of nature and its unassuming beauty, as well as a love of candlelight. But it was even more than that - she saw the flame of a candle as that of our inner light. So she merged the two together and with a spark of light, and the flicker of a flame, their first candle was born! It was Holly's vision to bring more light into the world… and they did that one candle at a time, finding their way to over half a million homes throughout the world.
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Suitable ForTents, dogs, groups (prior arrangement), gazebos (with a small extra charge) – yes. Caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents – no.
NearbyThe campsite sometimes lays on special events, like guided wildlife walks, through the adjoining 325-acre Ffynone Wood and maps are also provided on your arrival with local routes, including Soo's Secret Waterfall Trail. The site is directly traversed by a bridleway that leads immediately into the woods. Further afield, nearby attractions include fantastic Cardigan Castle (01239 615131), opened to the public in April 2015 after a massive 12 year restoration project, and The Welsh Wildlife Centre, in the Teifi Marsh Nature Reserve. There's also very easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the Preseli Hills and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with a particular highlight being the Teifi gorge, fabulous for kayaking and canoeing.
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Mandy-lyn, self portraitBy: Gillian Damborg
When talking to photographer Mandy-Lyn Antoniou, she is usually either picking up or dropping off film. She is always shooting and for good reasons. The world of images is moving fast - it's a tumbling, blink of an eye pace where people are hungry for more and constantly moving on to the next thing. By the time you hit refresh, there are hundreds of thousands of new images on the web--it's an all you can eat buffet and Mandy-Lyn is here to feed you.
Mandy-lyn has a keen ability for catching the authentic "in between" moments--B-roll in a good way--and her work centers around women. She showcases female sexual power and though there is a lot of nudity, it's not cheap. Wherever that inner attraction is, Mandy-Lyn brings it out.
Your last name (Antoniou) is neat, does it mean anything?
It's Cypriot. An old Greek lady once told me it means 'priceless.'
What was your first camera?
I started taking photos with disposable cameras, but my first 'real' camera was a hand-me-down from one of my Dad's girlfriends--a late 90's Nikon SLR.
Women are almost always your subjects, why?
Women were designed by the artist, men by the engineer. Both are beautiful, no doubt, but there's some kind of special poetry about a beautiful woman.
Above pantie pics are selects from Hubba Hubba Magazine Issue 2
Do people think you sleep with all the people you shoot? Terry Richardson style?
This made me laugh out loud. I don't know what people think. What do you think?
I think because you make women feel attractive, or maybe your approach is a bit flirty, I just felt like maybe it would get sexy or something. I remember asking you if you did and you talked about how you respect the women you are shooting and that its a totally different thing. But whatever it is, you feel a connection between the people being shot and you. There is something special there. That being said, I've been shot by you, so I feel I understand a little about how you work, but what is it about you that makes us girls want to take our clothes off?
This made me laugh too. I wish there was some reliable combination of words that does it, that I could put it in a book and give it to everyone I know. Women are very complex...but it certainly begins with reverence and respect. When I take a photo of a girl, I get to get lost in her beauty. I want to take her out of her world and put her on a pedestal, into a fantasy, I want to immortalize her magic. I guess that women can feel it, when I do that.
How does being a DJ play into being a photographer? Does it at all?
It doesn't, really. Good music is just a cherry on the sundae, or the caramel sauce.
What has been one of the best photoshoot experiences so far?
When I shot Kristy J. with that flag around her, that was the first time I had seen something that came to life in my mind come to life before my eyes. It was a special moment, but I think you can see that in the photos.
Would you rather shoot portraits in a more set up style, or off-the-cuff in the moment styles? (Yes we're playing Would You Rather now).
I think it's usually a mix of both. Whatever needs to happen.
When you were 16, what did you think you would be doing now?
I'm sure that every fiber of me hoped for something great.
How did you get the idea for your short video "La Diabla"?
I was sitting on a bus and that song, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me" by Buddy Guy came on my headphones. My mind took that music and went to a natural place, I guess. I saw a girl in a short dress with long hair swaying in the light, and it wouldn't leave me alone. I had to make it just so I could get all the dancing babes out of my head. They were making me crazy.
How was filming different from photographing?
Some of the girls I featured in La Diabla had never been on camera before, had only danced in their underwear alone and in front of the mirror. When I had to work with them, give them direction, I wasn't able to focus on the photography as much. Editing was a big experience for me. That's natural, but the process of it gave me a clearer, louder voice as far as meeting my own aesthetic expectations. I began to see then, that my creative vision was concise - I'm not sure if that made me more or less of a handful to work with.
When is a girl too young to be photographed provocatively?
My opinion is a little too controversial to print, and too long winded to get into. But in short, I think that as long as the subject is being photographed respectfully and responsibly, it's good, and we need it. Sexual arousal is a feeling that we've been taught to associate with guilt and fear. That's fucked up. To my mind, if you look at a beautiful 16-year-old girl and you experience excitement, that's normal. You didn't ask for it, it's human nature. The line is not in the feeling, it is in the doing.
Do you have a personal manifesto or mantra of sorts?
Anais Nin said "Life expands in accordance to ones courage," I remind myself of that often. But there is a great interview with Ira Glass--it's long, but he talks about how all of us who do creative work do it because we have good taste and when we start making work, as artists, well, it's got potential but it's just not that good and our good taste is the reason that we're disappointed. He reminds you that every intelligent, interesting creative goes through this. The most important thing you can do is work, work, work. Hard work, fighting for your good taste and that it closes the gap and you soon see yourself becoming as good as your ambitions. He's right. Don't give up and fight like a mother fucker and you're actually going to be great. I wish I had heard that quote when I was 16, so I like to share it with others when I can.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I hope alive, happy, making changes, doing great things.
What's your favorite thing about being a woman?
As I said, we're art. I wish all of us [women] could see that.


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Welcome to the maginificent Rome Cavalieri Hotel! It opened its doors to international travellers in 1963 and has gained an reputation as one of the Eternal City's leading hotels. Part of the prestigious brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, the Rome Cavalieri joins an exclusive club of properties that are simply one-of-a-kind.
The airy and bright main Lobby at the Rome Cavalieri is surrounded by famous artworks: three of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's most important masterpieces on one side and two exquisitely crafted antique tapestries on the other. These museum-worthy artworks belong to the Hotel's private collection which are exhibited throughout the hotel.
Lobby and Concierge Desk
Above the impressive Concierge and Reception desks are a series of four masterpieces, measuring 2.8m x 1.5m each, by Giuseppe Zais, one of the greatest painters of Venetian landscapes of the 18th century. His paintings can also be found at London's National Gallery and in the museums of Berlin, Madrid and Venice.
Tiepolo lounge
Open all day and situated in the main lobby, the Tiepolo Lounge is the focal point of the Hotel and the perfect rendez-vous point for morning coffee, light lunches, snacks and drinks, also offering a refined selection of Whisky, Cognac, Armagnac and Grappa. With terraces extending outside, it is a quiet place for guests to meet and mingle.
L'Uliveto restaurant
On the garden side of the Rome Cavalieri, L'Uliveto restaurant overlooks the landscaped park adjacent to the outdoor pool, and offers a unique "al fresco" dining experience. Featuring Mediterranean and international dishes, its menu leans naturally towards Italian cuisine.
Grand Spa Café
To complement the treatments at the Rome Cavalieri exclusive Grand Spa, and to rejuvenate those working out in the gym, the Grand Spa Café offers a selection of healthy drinks and light meals, including freshly squeezed juices, fitness drinks, salads and fresh fruit. There is also a wonderful range of herbal teas and tisanes.
La Pergola restaurant
Headed by the award-winning Chef Heinz Beck, La Pergola is one of the best restaurants in Italy, awarded three Michelin stars for 10 consecutive years. A wine cellar with over 60,000 bottles, a water menu with 29 choices, olive oils and vintage balsamic vinegars from the best producers in Italy, and the finest ingredients - all attests to the pursuit of culinary excellence.
San Pietro meeting room
Close to the main lobby, the Sala San Pietro is the perfect setting for cocktail parties, buffet meals, exhibitions and product launches. This spacious even room of 240 sq. m./2,582 sq. ft. with its glass walls and floor-to-ceiling windows, is flooded with natural daylightith which reflects across white marble floors.
Ellisse meeting room
A unique oval-shaped room spread over 295 sq. m./3,150 sq. ft., decorated with a classical 'Roman' feel with a fixed stage and parquet dance floor, the Ellisse is an ideal choice for a theatrical or presentational aspect to your celebration. The Ellisse holds 250 guests at a reception and 150 for a seated banquet.
Terrazza degli Aranci
The Terrazza degli Aranci enjoys event room is ideal for receptions, cocktail parties, and banquets, and enjoys a stunning panorama of Rome with the Dome of St. Peter's prominent among the roofscapes. Glamorous, atmospheric and stylish, the Terrazza degli Aranci holds 300 people at a reception and 250 for a seated banquet.
Le Belle Arti event room
Le Belle Arti is an ideal setting for a gala dinner or a wedding banquet: 460 guests can dine at ease here. Over 460 sq. m./4,950 sq. ft. with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the hotel's park and the beautiful outdoor pool, the room leads out into a glass conservatory and beyond to a patio of olive trees.
Cavalieri Grand Spa Club
The 2,500 sq. m./26,900 sq. ft. Cavalieri Grand Spa Club offers 10 themed and individual treatment rooms, Turkish bath with hot and cold plunge pools, four swimming pools, hydro massage and whirlpools, a state-of-the-art Technogym™ with adjoining Pilates and Yoga rooms, two Davis Cup clay tennis courts and a 800m fitness circuit.
indoor pool
The Rome Cavalieri indoor pool sets beneath a beautiful glass dome: a fountain splashes into the hydro-massage pool, a Japanese stone walkway massages the soles of tired feet and a log fire burns in the fireplace. Three swimming pools, including a children's pool, are outdoors, nestled in the hotel's private 15-acre Mediterranean park.
Pool Bar and main pool
Located next to the Rome Cavalieri main outdoor pool, the Pool Bar is a fun place for a drink or a meal throughout the summer. Grilled vegetables, hamburgers, pizzas, Mediterranean dishes, juices and home-made ice creams all feature, as do special festive summer cocktails. Open from 1st May to 1st October daily, weather permitting.
Jacuzzi & Turkish Bath
At the centre of the Rome Cavalieri's Grand Spa is a magnificent amethyst Turkish Bath with marble platforms and Roman mosaics. Supplied with wet steam heat, it is a place to stretch out and allow muscles and mind to uncoil. Hot and cold plunge pools, with hydromassage elements, are on offer for stimulating contrasts.
Imperial Club
Available to guests who have reserved Imperial Rooms or Suites, the Imperial Club is situated on the 7th floor and offers comfortable sofas and arm chairs, where guests can meet, browse among a wide selection of newspapers and magazines, catch up on the news or sports on satellite TV channels, or simply relax with a good book.
King Deluxe Premium Rome View
Each Deluxe Room at the Rome Cavalieri is designed with sleeping and living areas, and comes with a range of stylish features like baths in Roman travertine marble, double soundproof door, LED TV 42-inch full HD with media hub as well as a spacious balcony for an "al fresco" breakfast or evening aperitifs.
Twin Imperial Rome View
The rooms on the two Imperial Floors have been designed for travellers who demand the very best. They offer a range of extras including separate check-in and lift, king-size "floating featherbeds", luxury toiletries and LED TV full HD with media hub. They also benefit from the use of our exclusive Imperial Club.
Corner Suite bedroom
The 87 sq. m./936 sq. ft. Corner Suites offer two separate rooms - for sleeping and living - the latter with a comfortable sofa, an armchair and a rare French antique writing desk. Full of light, accented with lovely blond wood, the Suite is decorated with original art and antiques, and comes with all the Rome luxury Hotel features.
Alcove Suite
Admire the combination of art and antiques in the spacious Alcove Suites. Spread over 76 sq. m./827 sq. ft., with a large balcony overlooking the Hotel's Mediterranean gardens, the Alcove Suites are decorated with original antique furniture, paintings and prints and offer a large walk-in closet as well as a 55-inch HD LED TV.
Vista Suite
With a classical theme throughout, the Vista Suites at the Rome Cavalieri have undergone complete refurbishment in order to offer an even more luxurious accommodation to guests.The Suites boast a large, elegant divan which easily converts into a comfortable, king-size bed looking directly out to the private balcony.
Napoleon Suite living room
Decorated with original Empire antiques, paintings and prints, the Napoleon Suite at the Rome Cavalieri is elegant enough for any emperor, and the ultimate in Rome luxury hotel accommodation. A grand Savonnerie carpet is laid over the teak parquet floors, while the silk and linen wall coverings are inspired by designs from the Palace of Caserta.
Petronius Suite bedroom
The largest suite of the Rome Cavalieri (246 sq. m./2,653 sq. ft), the Petronius Suite is furnished in classical style with rare 18th Century French antiques and adorned with some of the Hotel's most valuable works of art. It includes a large sitting room, a dining room that seats 8, 2 entrances and 4 balconies to enjoy the stunning views.
Planetarium Suite
With its ceilings spangled with fibre-optic stars, the Planetarium is the Rome Cavalieri's premier romantic retreat. It is a treasure chest of antique and contemporary works of art, including a Robert Indiana series, and boasts unique Karl Lagerfeld giant sofas. There are televisions in each room and a private roof terrace with a hot tub.
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La Capanna Pizzeria has been serving its renowned pizza and pasta for nearly 20 years. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and great food, La Capanna is the place for you.
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National HIV Testing Week 2017 launched with much excitement and many activities happening around the country.
On Wednesday 15 November, Prince Harry attended the opening of Terrence Higgins Trust's HIV self testing Pop-up Shop in Hackney, London, to launch the national campaign at the highest level.
Today Prince Harry launched #HIVTestWeek from @THTorguk HIV testing pop-up shop in Hackney – where you can collect free at-home test kits.
More on @KensingtonRoyal. pic.twitter.com/z9X214DQbg
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 15, 2017
He met with Andrew Bates, a young man who was diagnosed with HIV in 2015, who shared his story and talked about the importance of testing. Prince Harry also met Yvette Twagiramariya, a reporter and one of the faces of the It Starts With Me campaign, who took a live HIV test to show him how the self testing kits work.
The Prince met and talked with some local Hackney residents, and gave each of them one of the self testing kits to take home.
Government and political activity
On the same day, Public Health England (PHE) released new figures which showed that the drive to increase HIV testing is having an impact, with a 21.8% drop in the number of people who are undiagnosed and do not know that they are living with HIV.
The rate of late diagnosis is also decreasing gradually, although it still remains unacceptably high.
Dr Valerie Delpech, Head of HIV Surveillance at Public Health England (PHE), said: 'This year, there are three firsts in the 30-year history of the UK HIV epidemic.
'In London, all the global UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets have been met [;] … HIV transmission among gay and bi men has fallen [;] and the death rate among people with HIV who are diagnosed promptly and on treatment is now comparable to the rest of the population. We celebrate these extraordinary achievements which are the result of a comprehensive response involving many key players and organisations. By continuing to invest in effective preventative measures … the elimination of HIV transmission, AIDS and HIV-related deaths could become a reality in the UK.'
In support of National HIV Testing Week 2017, PHE expanded availability of free HIV postal test kits to all areas of England. The additional tests are available to order until Thursday 4 January 2018. Last year more than 20,000 tests were ordered during a similar period and we anticipate that even more will be distributed this year.
This year we had more MPs than ever test for HIV. We worked in collaboration with Yorkshire MESMAC, The African Institute of Social Development, Staffordshire Buddies, Sunrise Family Support, Trade Sexual Health, LASS, Summit House, The Brigstowe Project and The Brunswick Centre to test 16 MPs all around England.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd took the blood test, as did Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas, Public Health Minister Steve Brine and Labour's Liz Kendall to promote National HIV Testing Week.
Ms Rudd and a number of MPs tested in their parliamentary offices, while others attended the Terrence Higgins Trust headquarters in London or visited local services in their constituencies.
Afterwards, the Home Secretary tweeted: 'Despite the look on my face, the pain wasn't that bad! Just took an HIV test with Terrence Higgins Trust to raise awareness for HIV Testing Week.'
Other MPs who also took HIV tests include: Labour's Sarah Champion, Peter Kyle, Lilian Greenwood, Gareth Snell, Ian Austin, Thangham Debbonaire, Tracy Brabin, Thelma Walker and Alex Norris, along with Stephen Hammond, Tom Pursglove and Jon Ashworth from the Conservatives.
Mr Kyle, MP for Hove, told the BBC: 'HIV is a long-term manageable condition and the earlier the diagnosis, the better it is for the patient, so it's important to get tested no matter who you are.
'The fear and stigma surrounding HIV is still a barrier to testing, so I hope I've shown today that having a test is fuss-free and easy and that I can help make the stigma and fear around HIV a thing of the past.'
Local activity
The GMI Partnership, consisting of Positive East, METRO and Spectra, also launched National HIV Testing Week locally by holding a large-scale rapid workplace HIV testing initiative with Tideway. Tideway is a huge construction project, with approximately 1,000 people on site daily.
Newham CCG staff and partners kick-started a new local HIV programme with a workplace testing event on Friday 24 November, demonstrating a commitment to enhanced HIV testing efforts. A total of 28 staff got tested and the event also received coverage in local media.
Barts Health NHS Trust, in partnership with Waltham Forest Council, provided a range of briefing sessions on HIV and hepatitis C as part of National HIV Testing Week. All the sessions were open to anyone working in a healthcare setting and had a good turnout.
Local authorities commissioned extra activities and promotion in their respective areas, including Croydon, Redbridge, Sutton, Kingston, Hertfordshire and Manchester.
Clinics and community organisations prepared more than 300 additional testing events around the country for people to participate in, which were promoted through the It Starts With Me website. These tests and other events such as information stalls occurred in clinics, pharmacies, libraries, colleges, night venues, and mobile testing buses in Birmingham, Kingston, Redbridge, Buckinghamshire, Somerset, Blackpool, Walsall, Lancashire and many other areas.
The HIV test bus is on Ilford High Road today – it's free & quick to pop in #HIVTestWeek pic.twitter.com/eXjjE0mdQG
— Redbridge Council (@RedbridgeLive) November 22, 2017
Kinston Sexual health partner organisations Spectra and KwaAfrica manning our YES bus on Fife road in Kingston town centre for #HIVTestWeek. Head down for a free and confidential test. More information here: https://t.co/Okc35Sfi7y pic.twitter.com/QW3PJCetCh
— Kingston Council (@RBKingston) November 21, 2017
Organisations including Terrence Higgins Trust and The Brunswick Centre also gave media interviews to raise awareness of HIV testing during the week and to dispel the stigma people affected by HIV face.
Campaign results
Dr Graham Mackenzie, a Consultant in Public Health, kindly mapped out the Twitter impact of the campaign over the course of the event, and has published a blog showing the results. Over a 17 day period, there were 7,113 tweets from 3,138 contributors, an estimated audience of 19.4 million individuals and 47.5 million impressions.
We are still in the process of gathering data to evaluate the overall campaign. Kantar Public is currently conducting an independent evaluation into the overall reach and impact of National HIV Testing Week to target communities. At the same time, we are putting together an in-house evaluation of the other aspects of the campaign including social media activity, resources ordered, tests delivered, and media coverage.
Your feedback is valuable to us. Please complete a brief, five minute survey to tell us about your experience during testing week and how we can improve in the future.
Thank you for all your support, enthusiasm and dedication to stopping HIV in the UK and participating in National HIV Testing Week to help achieve this goal.


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Suffering a burn injury on the job has two effects. First, it greatly increases the likelihood that you will recover some of the damages that you suffer because of your injury. Second, it virtually eliminates the likelihood that you will recover other damages, such as punitive damages and pain and suffering.
This section will give a broad overview of Workers' Compensation. Before reading this, please know that Workers' Compensation schemes vary from state to state. If you suffer a burn injury on the job, be sure to contact an experienced attorney in the Workers' Compensation field who can help you through your claims process.
History of Workers' Compensation
Until 1855, workers injured on the job had few ways to recover for their damages. Over the next fifty years, until the early 20th century, states slowly adopted statutes that would allow workers to recover if their employer had acted negligently in causing the worker's injury.
Beginning early in the 20th century, states began to adopt what we now see as modern Workers' Compensation schemes. By 1949, all states had enacted such programs. These schemes removed the requirement that the employer act negligently in causing the worker's injury. However, they also lessened what the worker could recover.
Present-day Workers' Compensation
In most states, employers must participate in Workers' Compensation schemes. One exception is Texas, which allows businesses to opt out of it. Those employers that opt out of the scheme, however, expose themselves to legal liability in the event of employee injury.
Generally, Workers' Compensation schemes require that employers purchase insurance to cover their workers. If they fail to purchase such insurance, most states provide a public uninsured employer fund to pay workers injured on the job.
How a Workers' Compensation Claim Works
Again, please remember that the exact rules for a claim vary by state. That being said, there are some common themes amongst the statutory schemes.
First, you must notify your employer of your injury or illness within 30 to 45 days of your accident or the injury or illness becoming known. Failing to do so can lead to a denial of your benefits.
Next, you should ensure that your employer has submitted a report to the state agency in charge of Workers' Compensation and has reported the injury to their insurance carrier. Once the carrier has been notified, they should begin to pay your medical bills and provide you with temporary disability checks, usually two-thirds of your weekly income.
If, for whatever reason, the insurance carrier denies your claim, you can appeal that rejection with the state agency that oversees Workers' Compensation. If you have not already done so, you should retain an attorney for this appellate process.
Why a Claim May Be Denied
There are several reasons that your claim may be denied. Some are supported by the law of Workers' Compensation. Others are simply because insurance companies do not want to pay out what they do not have to. If any of these situations apply to you, be mindful that your claim may be denied and be prepared to hire an attorney to help you receive the benefits you deserve.
First, your claim may be denied because no one saw your injury. If this is the case, be sure to tell a consistent and accurate version of what happened to all those you report the injury to.
Next, your claim may be denied because you did not immediately report your injury, even if you reported it within the period required by law. To avoid this situation, report all accidents immediately and fill out an accident report. If an injury later becomes apparent, you will have some factual basis to fall back on.
Next, your claim may be denied because illegal drugs are found in your system. If this occurs, your claim will likely be denied. Speak to a workers' compensation attorney to consider your next steps.
Next, your claim may be denied because you refuse to cooperate with the insurance company's investigation or sign their medical authorizations. Generally, you are not required to participate in the insurance investigation. They do not have the automatic right to view your medical records. If they deny your claim because of your refusal, contact a Workers' Compensation attorney immediately. They will help you deal with the insurer.
What Workers' Compensation Covers
Workers' Compensation does not offer the same range of recovery that a lawsuit or settlement might. Most states cover four Workers' Compensation benefits.
First, Workers' Compensation will pay the medical bills associated with your workplace injury. Note that the Workers' Compensation insurance carrier may limit what doctors you may see.
Second, the scheme will pay you temporary disability benefits while your injury keeps you from performing your job normally. This is generally a large percentage of your normal salary.
Third, if you are permanently disabled, meaning that your recovery will not be full, you will receive compensation for that permanent disability. The awards can vary state by state, but are generally based on the value of the loss associated with the permanent disability.
Finally, Workers' Compensation generally will pay for vocational rehabilitation. Vocational rehabilitation is a type of job training. It intends to help you adjust to whatever permanent disabilities are associated with your workplace injury so that you can resume working, either at your job or in a new line of work.


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-Trust? Why is it hard for people to trust each other?
-Is it natural? Is a genetic thing? Is it about education? Is it culture and subroutines?
Since people wanted to explore this further, today's question is:
What is the basis of trust between human beings?Here are some answers gleaned from the internet, let's see where this takes us! Click on the headlines to find the article from which the quote or synopsis was taken.
A Definition of Trust
Rousseau and her colleagues offer the following definition: "Trust is a psychological state comprising the intention to accept vulnerability based upon positive expectations of the intentions or behavior of another."[1] Similarly, Lewicki and his colleagues describe trust as "an individual's belief in, and willingness to act on the basis of, the words, actions, and decisions of another."[2]
Truth is the foundation of trust
If we have a culture that tells us that 'it doesn't really matter', we will tell white lies, we will evade difficult situations, we will let people down – and they will let us down, undermining any basis of trust and any true relationship. If, on the other hand, we have a culture which values truth and holds that 'my word is my bond', and teaches youngsters so, then we will have a foundation for relationships that last and that don't disappoint.
Lack of trust is a huge inconvenience
It is not only relationships that are let down, often destroyed, by mistrust. It is also that the apparent convenience of living according to vague and malleable 'values' is attended by the huge inconvenience of living in a society where everyone behaves that way – so that everything has to be locked, contractually sealed, withheld, defended, doubted, distrusted. The money that has to be spent on security guards, locks, surveillance, insurance, police, prisons – all this is ultimately paid for by ourselves.
Trust is not about knowing a person's previous behavior, but knowing their intentions for the situation
Perhaps we may need to look at trust differently. Perhaps we should look at trust to mean we can count on people to behave with the best intentions for the team. We may not know how the person will behave in any situation before it happens, but we can have trust that the individual will behave with the best intentions for the situation. While we may not know how the person will behave, we do know the person well enough that we know they will do what's best for the team and not just for some special interest.
In this definition of trust we have the belief that all members of the team will work to put the team needs and interests ahead of any individual member needs or interest. I can trust that when the team needs to make a tough decision, every member of the team will decide based on what that member believes to be best for the team.
A few discussions ago, we talked about selfishness vs. working for the group. In light of that discussion, what do you think about the assertion here?
Three ingredients to trust
"Integrity is the basis of trust, which is not so much an ingredient of leadership as it is a product," he says. "It is the one quality that cannot be acquired, but must be earned. It is given by co-workers and followers, and without it, the leader can't function."
If people trust you there are some observable behaviors they will exhibit.
The first is reliance. Relying implies one's free choice to commit oneself to another person. When there's trust in a relationship, a tremendous reliance is formed between both parties.
Another observable behavior is risk-taking. Risking implies the willingness to suffer loss in case things go wrong in a relationship. Only when people have something to lose does trust have meaning.
The last observable behavior is sharing, which implies that people give something of themselves (energy, money, time, affection or whatever) to other people and receive something in exchange that promises a mutually desirable outcome. Trust does not exist unless it exists in you! I have never met a person who was able to trust others who didn't trust themselves.
According to this article, there are three kinds of trust to build within a group:
Contractual Trust
Contractual trust starts with the business of relationships; this is particularly true within teams. "What do my coworkers expect of me? Can I meet those expectations? Will I be accepted?" At the onset and throughout the time of a team's work together, members have a strong need to know what is expected of them and what they may expect in return. ... How are the tasks divided, the roles established? How are decisions made? Will I have access to information? How will meetings be facilitated? Is it okay to say, "I don't know"?
When trust is high, team members find they are "in the know." They have discussed their expectations and achieved agreement and alignment around them. With this understanding, people then have an opportunity not only to achieve their goals but also to perform at a high level. When expectations are not clear, team members may feel confused, anxious and vulnerable. Trust breaks down when people learn what is expected of them through hearing what they did wrong.
Keep agreements. Keeping agreements means that team members are willing to be accountable for their actions. Team members create contractual trust when they keep their agreements or renegotiate broken agreements, walk their talk, show up for meetings, complete their assignments on time, and keep their commitments and promises.
Encourage mutually serving intentions. When team members encourage mutually serving intentions rather than operate with hidden agendas, they jointly support each other in being successful. They take the time to discuss and address their needs, so there are no hidden agendas. As a result, trust is nurtured.
Communication Trust
Communicate openly with one another. Ask questions, honestly say what is on their minds, challenge assumptions, raise issues, or simply say they don't understand and ask for help.
There were two teams. One of the teams openly shared the information they were learning in class. In fact, the members scheduled periodic feedback sessions with their teammates who were not attending the classes, to share what they learned. They became coaches for each other back on the job. As a result, the free exchange enhanced the cohesiveness, trust and performance of the entire team. The other team tried to enhance performance through competition. They viewed information as power, so instead of sharing information, they withheld it. Doors closed (literally), and people shut down. These behaviors led to a secretive and "cutthroat" working environment. The level of trust and performance within this team declined. The team that shared information built trust. It outperformed the one that withheld information.
Tell the truth. When we take a risk by telling the truth, we demonstrate respect for others and strengthen our trust.
Dishonesty results in a greater risk. If we fail to tell the truth, we risk losing our credibility. When team members do not tell the truth, this betrayal affects all three types of transactional trust. It is extremely difficult to manage expectations and follow through on agreements. When you can't count on what others say, you are reluctant to commit anything to them. Furthermore, when people are not honest, others do not trust their judgment, or involve them in planning or decision making. In the end, everyone loses, and team performance suffers.
Admit mistakes. In high-trust teams, team members take responsibility for their mistakes. These teams have regular checkpoints to monitor their progress. Leaders set the tone for the team by pro- viding safe opportunities for people to admit mistakes. They work with their employees to correct their mistakes and learn from them. Leaders openly surface and deal with issues in constructive ways. Within such a safe environment, employees are more willing to take risks and be creative. And, they are acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality. When team members share information in confidence, they assume it will not be shared with others. We have an obligation to uphold that agreement. Doing so builds trust; failing to do so breaks trust and results in a great deal of pain and disappointment for all involved. There is no middle ground. A person's ability to maintain confidentiality affects the degree to which others will tell him or her the truth and share information.
Speak with good purpose. To speak with good purpose means that we must have a positive attitude, understand what the team is seeking to accomplish and think highly of our fellow team members. Without these, we won't be able to contribute much to the success of the team. When team members speak with good purpose, they speak directly to one another regarding their concerns or issues, rather than to everyone else. They talk constructively and affirmatively, and stand up for each other. Genuine support and praise for one another go a long way toward creating a trusting environment that produces results.
Competence Trust within Teams
Competence trust means being able to rely on someone to complete a specific task.
Acknowledge people's skills and abilities
Involve others and seek their input
Help people learn skills
Random phrases that came up when I googled "foundation of trust"
-The foundation of love is trust
-Trust is a moral value that does not depend on personal experience
-We learn to trust from our parents.
-Trusting societies are more likely to redistribute resources from the rich to the poor, and to have more effective governments.
-Trust has been in decline in the United States for over 30 years ... the roots of this decline can be found in declining optimism and economic inequality.
-The benefits to be gained from such transactions originate in the willingness of individuals to take risks by placing trust in others to behave in cooperative and non-exploitative ways.
-This evidence supports the view that people in social dilemma (SD) games derive non-pecuniary utility (i) from mutual cooperation and (ii) from punishing unfair behaviour. Thus, mutual cooperation and the punishment of free riders in SD games is not irrational, but better understood as rational behaviour of people with corresponding social preferences.
-Speaking honestly, as a rule, means people know they can trust you and, as a result, they will hold you in high esteem, treat you better and respect you more.
-The world's financial markets nearly collapsed two years ago for one reason: lack of trust. Credit, the lifeblood of the global economy, all but stopped flowing. Even big banks refused to lend to each other because they didn't trust they would be repaid.
-We always take trust for granted. Contracts back up our deals and transactions, but who would sign them without trust in their counterparties?
-First and foremost is the knowledge that being honest is the measure of your worth.
-Honesty is a standard that has no equal.
-As an honest person, you recognise its intrinsic and ethical value and you hold yourself to that same standard and you can stand firm in the knowledge that you are not wrong.
-Speaking honestly, as a rule, means people know they can trust you and, as a result, they will hold you in high esteem, treat you better and respect you more.
-Trustworthiness requires personal character and principles. Competence alone does not create great leaders. Competence and character must go hand in hand.
-Trust is the currency of real relationships
-Clarity: the foundation of trust


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NSI has defined a 2 tier development model – Silver and Gold - to encourage the improvement of standards as companies grow in size and expand their skills base into additional areas.
NSI operates a 2 tier approach to approvals. This allows companies to grow and develop their business whilst consistently developing the NSI reassurance to their customers. Companies can enter at either level.
Gold Approval signifies that in addition to compliance with industry specific Standards, a Company operates a Quality Management System and is compliant with BS EN 9001.
Gold and Silver Approved Companies work to the same industry specific Standards and are subject to independent regular audit by NSI to monitor compliance with those standards. The relevant standards are displayed on the Approved Company's Certificate of Approval.
In the case of NSI Gold Approval, the Quality Management System is tuned to the specific needs of the Security and/or Fire Safety sector. This is as demanding as any Approval in the security and fire sectors in which NSI operates, and recognised by industry, the police, fire and rescue services and insurers, and other stakeholders.
NSI audits require full compliance with standards including elements which are 'recommended' codes of best practice. This means customers can be sure of full compliance to standards, not simply lip service.
Where NSI audits reveal shortcomings, these are documented and require companies to provide clear evidence to NSI of necessary corrective and improvement actions taken. Occasionally a company is unable or unwilling to adapt and loses its NSI Approval.
Customers can be assured in the NSI Approval their provider maintains. See the NSI Company Finder for an NSI Approved Company in your area.
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Management System certifications are based on a family of internationally recognised standards designed to ensure organisations meet the needs of their customers and other stakeholders. Management Systems applications include:
- Quality – BS EN ISO 9001
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NSI offers a range of Management Systems Certification covering all of these. The majority of security, fire safety and insurance companies require providers to hold some or all of these Management System Approvals, in addition to Approvals for activity/industry specific Approvals.


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The Fatima Turquoise Talisman Necklace features lush color and details - the perfect accessory for sultry temps and summer style.
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Chain measures 15" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp.
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