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Shift up a gear in warehousing and logistics
Transport and Logistics
TLI31616 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
Become a valuable link in the economic supply chain.
This course offers an insight to the importance of accurate inventory and logistical data throughout all stages of the supply chain as well as the vital role of preparation and distribution of goods. Focusing on small or large enterprise, students receive a thorough insight into how an efficient warehouse can help an organisation to maintain product schedules and avoid supply issues. If you're looking to formalise your training or join the transport and logistics industry, this is the qualification for you!
Potential career outcomes
Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:
– Warehouse Operator
– Freight Handler
– Postal Officer
Units of Competency
Students complete 19 units.
This course can be delivered online, face-to-face in a classroom, self-paced via correspondence, or as a combination of both. Please ask for more details.
Students are able to study full time, part time or with an employer as a traineeship for a maximum of 24 months.
The price for this qualification is based upon specific eligibility requirements and concessions may be available to some students. For more information, please visit Fee Information or contact us for a quote. Payment options vary.
Work Placement
This qualification requires some work placement to give you real life, on-the-job experience and the opportunity to practice what you learn.
There are no specific pre-requisites for this course. Students may be required to undertake an initial pre-enrolment assessment to determine their suitability for this level of study.
Student Support
Friendly support, advice and assistance is provided by our teaching staff and Student Services Division to all students.
Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in TLI41816 Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations or a number of business qualifications. *Novaskill may not offer these qualifications.
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HGT Australia Ltd. trading as Novaskill RTO Code: 6996.
Successful completion of this course will lead to a nationally recognised qualification in Australia.
Looking for specific units? Speak to us about a customised study option.
For more detailed information about studying with us or specific units of competency, request a Course Guide now!
Find out everything you need to know about being a student at Novaskill and other important documents here.
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A recent Freedom of Information request lodged by the RMT revealed that Tube stations were left unstaffed for a cumulative total of 7,500 hours across the whole network in 2018, the equivalent of 312 days.
LU's now infamous claim that "all stations will be staffed, from first to last trains" lies in absolute tatters.
Tube users who don't want to use or travel through unstaffed stations, where there's no-one to ask for help and no-one to assist in an incident, should support Tube workers in our industrial and political campaigns for a reversal of job cuts, better funding, and fully-staffed Tube.

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Array of stars to join ITV's Endeavour for fifth series
New Tricks' Phil Daniels, Game Of Thrones' Donald Sumpter and Prisoners' Wives actress Emma Rigby are to join the cast of ITV's Endeavour for a star-studded fifth series.
The trio join the regular cast of the popular detective drama which returns next month with six feature-length films, as Shaun Evans reprises his role as a young Inspector Morse.
Daniels starred as Kevin Wicks in EastEnders for two years from 2006 while Sumpter will be reunited with fellow Thrones actor Anton Lesser, who portrays Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright.
Other guest stars include Call The Midwife's Robin Weaver, Game Of Thrones' Charlotte Hope, Mrs Biggs actress Caroline Goodall, Wolf Hall's Lily Lesser and Apple Tree Yard's Steve Elder.
Endeavour producer Tom Mullens said: "It's an honour to have so many great names joining us for the new series.
"And across the six films we have many compelling worlds to explore – from Hollywood glamour and Egyptian curses to espionage amidst European sporting events – which we hope will continue to excite and entertain."
Roger Allam and Dakota Blue Richards are also among the returning cast.
The drama, penned by series creator Russell Lewis, begins with Detective Sergeant Endeavour Morse having finally passed his Sergeant's exams, as Oxford City Police merges into Thames Valley Constabulary.
It is the first Endeavour series to air since the death of Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter in March 2017.


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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Sq Feet: 9,300
City: Scottsdale
Zip: 85255
Sub Division: Silverleaf DC Ranch Parcel 6.2
Property Description
This breathtaking home sits on 1.76 acres in Silverleaf's Upper Canyon overlooking spectacular McDowell mountains, golf course and city light views. Architect Dale Gardon designed this masterpiece with a large inner courtyard perfect for lavish parties and private gatherings. The 9,300/sf estate, built by Salcito Custom Homes, features 5 lavish bedrooms, 5.5 baths, formal living and dining rooms, an opulent kitchen opening to a dramatic family room with 20' ceiling, richly paneled game room, indoor driving range and golf simulator, putting green, multiple fireplaces and the finest finishes throughout. Outdoor entertainment abounds with the inner courtyard, multiple patios & courtyards, lavish pool, a romantic spa with fireplace, outdoor kitchen and bar and multiple water features. Other..
General Information
School Information
Community Information
Lot Information
- Directions:
- North on Thompson Peak Parkway to Windgate Pass Drive (guard gate), east to Rob's Camp Road, west to house on the right.
- Cross-Streets:
- Thompson Peak Parkway & Legacy Boulevard


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Imagination Technologies – the international company that develops, licenses and supplies market-leading 2D/3D graphics accelerator, video and audio technologies and products for PCs, games consoles, arcade entertainment machines and digital set-top boxes – has been awarded the title of Company Of The Year in the prestigious PLC Awards 1999. The awards, which are sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers in association with The London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times, were presented in a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday 9th March.
Imagination Technologies was chosen as the winner out of a group of four nominees for the Company Of The Year award, which was sponsored by College Hill Associates.
Hossein Yassaie, CEO of Imagination Technologies, said: "";The criteria for this award rewards professional management, long term strategy, growth and development and sound financing as well as a successful share price. We are delighted that PricewaterhouseCoopers, The London Stock Exchange and the readers of the Financial Times have recognized our accomplishments in terms of share price, strong management and long-term strategy. Company Of The Year is an important accolade, which Imagination Technologies will endeavor to build on."";
Imagination Technologies' success is built on a strategy of developing and licensing ground breaking technology that exploits the potential for interface between the human and computer.
Imagination Technologies comprises two divisions. PowerVR Technology develops and markets the unique PowerVR graphics/video technology. Existing partners licensing the technology include NEC and STMicroelectronics. PowerVR Technology design wins have included Sega's latest video games console, Dreamcast, the Naomi arcade system, which is used in the majority of new arcade machines worldwide, and numerous PC add-in and OEM customers.
The VideoLogic Systems division produces a range of innovative and award winning products in the areas of 2D/3D graphics and sound acceleration, home audio systems, electronic music, DVD, digital entertainment, video-capture and video-conferencing. Key products include graphics accelerators based on PowerVR technology and the Sirocco range of hi-fi quality PC speakers.
PowerVR Technology's PowerVR design and VideoLogic's Sirocco speaker system were both recently awarded Millennium Products status by the Design Council after Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged businesses to show that Britain is the creative powerhouse of the world.


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Princess V50
The all-new V50 features our latest dynamic exterior design, voluminous space and the exceptional performance synonymous with our V Class range. Flexibility is offered in abundance starting with the option of an enclosed or open main deck configuration with L-shaped seating or a sunpad aft leading to the spacious saloon and helm seating. With so much choice on hand and 32 knots at your fingertips, you're assured a euphoric experience.
Innovative flexibility continues to the well-appointed lower deck saloon which can be used as an entertaining space or optionally converted to a double berth. There is the added option of specifying this area with a third cabin. The full beam master stateroom is an inviting sanctuary whilst the forward cabin enjoys the option of scissor berths.
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Princess
- Model:
- Category:
- Power
- Boat Type:
- Cruiser
- Hull Material:
- Hull Type:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 50.00 ft
- 50 ft 10 in - 15.49 meter
- Beam:
- 13 ft 6 in - 4.11 meter
- Draft - max:
- 3 ft 9 in - 1.14 meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- -
- Dry Weight:
- 36262 lbs
- Deadrise Aft:
- -
Optional Engine
- Make:
- Volvo
- Model:
- Twin IPS 600
- Horsepower:
- 435
- Engine Type:
- Drive Type:
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- 350 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- 96 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- -
- Total Cabins:
- -
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Sleeps:
- -
- Total Heads:
- -
- Captains Cabin:
- No
- Crew Cabins:
- -
- Crew Berths:
- -
- Crew Sleeps:
- -
- Crew Heads:
- -
Deck Fittings
- Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck and steps to side decks
- Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck and helm position controls
- Self-stowing 20kg/44lbs Delta anchor with 40m of chain
- Stainless steel cleats, fairleads and handrails
- Remote control searchlight
- Seating with folding teak table
- Lockable gas strut assisted hatch to engine room
- Twin transom gates leading to bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder and hot and cold shower (with optional electro-hydraulic raise/lower mechanism and dinghy chock system)
- Liferaft storage locker
- 220/240v shore support inlet
- Locker with remote fuel cocks
- Cockpit cover
- Transom hatch to stern lazarette
- Storage locker for 2 gas bottles
Helm Position
- Twin helm seat with bolster
- Electric opening helmsman's window
- Full engine instrumentation including fuel gauges, joystick control and rudder position indicator
- Navigation system including VHF/RT, speed and distance log, echo sounder with alarm and high speed magnetic compass
- Controls for windscreen wipers, bilge pump anchor winch and trim tabs (with indicator)
- Chart table
- Remote control searchlight
Deck Saloon
- Triple opening stainless steel framed sliding doors to cockpit
- U-shaped sofa and dining table
- Sideboard unit with glass and bottle storage and refrigerator
- Electric opening roof
- Stereo radio/MP3 with saloon and cockpit speakers
- Timber-laid floor
- 3-zone gas hob with flame-failure device (3-zone ceramic hob standard on Open)
- Remote solenoid switch for gas system
- Combination microwave/convection oven with grill
- Stainless steel sink with monobloc mixer tap
- Full height fridge/freezer
- Waste bin
- Storage cupboards, drawers and lockers
Owner's Stateroom
- Large double bed with drawers below
- Wardrobe with shelves
- Sofa
- Storage lockers and drawerss
- Overhead and individual berth lights
- En suite bathroom
Forward Guest Cabin
- Large double bed with drawers below (option of scissor berths
- Wardrobe with shelves
- Storage lockers
- Deck hatch with integrated skylight and blind
- Overhead and individual berth lights
- En suite bathroom with optional day access
Interior Finish
- Furniture in Rovere Oak with satin or high gloss finish. Walnut or Alba Oak available as an option
- Solid surface worktops and tiled floors in all guest bathrooms
- Solid surface worktops in galley
- Choice of high quality carpet and upholstery fabric from extensive range
- Blinds or suncreens to all windows and portholes
Power and Drive Systems
- Twin Volvo IPS-600 with joystick control
- Volvo active corrosion protection system
- Power-assisted electro-hydraulic steering system with hydraulic back-up
- Electronic engine and gear shift controls
- Engine room extractor fan with electronic time delay
Electrical System
24 Volt:
- 4 x heavy duty batteries for engine starting
- 4 x heavy duty auxiliary batteries
- 40 amp battery charger charges both banks of batteries via an automatic switch charging system
- Remote battery master switches with control switch at main panel
- LED lighting throughout
220/240 Volt:
- 7kW diesel generator in own sound shield with water cooled specially silenced exhaust (Open only)
- Shore support inlet in cockpit locker with storage for cable
- Polarity check system
- Earth leakage safety trip
- Power points to all areas
Fuel System
- Twin fuel tanks (in NS8 marine grade alloy) with interconnection system giving 291 gal/350 US gal/1325l capacity
- Fuel fillers on port and starboard side decks
- High capacity duplex fuel filters/water traps
Water System
- 79 gal/95 US gal/358l plus 11gal/13 US gal/50l hot water calorifier, heated by engines and 240v immersion heater
- Water level gauge
- Deck filler
Fire Extinguishers
- Automatic/manual override fire extinguishers in engine room with manual override
- Hand-operated fire extinguishers (4) in owner's stateroom, guest cabin, galley and deck saloon
Bilge Pumps
- Automatic electric bilge pumps (3)
- High capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas
Other Items Supplied as Standard
- Ensign staff
- Fenders (6) and wraps (4)
- First aid kit
- Tool kit
- Set of manuals
- Quilted bedspreads in all cabins


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'Cross it up
The cyclo-cross season reaches its climax in Abergavenny, North Wales this weekend with the National Championships.
The women's race looks to be one of the highlights of the weekend with local girl Nicole Cooke taking on in-form 'crossers Helen Wyman, Gaby Day (Both Team Bottecchia/Fat Birds) and Victoria Wilkinson (SIS). They will certainly have their hands full with the multi-talented international rider from Wales. Cooke finished 5th in the Severn Cyclo Cross main event (men and women) last weekend in preparation for the Championship.
The Men's race will also be a hotly contested one. It could be a day for the mountain bikers with in-form Jody Crawforth (Evans) taking on Liam Killeen (Specialized) and Oli Beckinsale (Scott) who are all down to start. The likes of Nick Craig (SIS), Gary Foord and Adrain Timmis (Pinarello RT) also offer a potentially exciting 'experienced rider' challenge. It should be a good day out.
Start sheets for the 'Cross championship are here
And the event details here
On the right track
Obviously the 'cross champs clashes with the Track World Cup meeting in Manchester which expects to be one of the best line-ups the UK has ever hosted.
More information and ticket availability here
Night-time Crossers
Taking cyclo-cross one-step further – The "Extra Exposure" night time cyclo-cross race, is the latest event on the racing calendar. Taking place towards the end of the season, the event is sure to be a must to all those with "end of season" form. It's to be held on the 14th January 2005 at the Derby County Cricket Ground, Racecourse Park, Derbyshire.
For the full story go here
Is it Millar's time?
The 24th of January sees David Millar's hearing at the CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport). The current two year ban could be reduced to one year and see Britain's tarnished jewel back in action as soon as 2006.
Court of Arbitration for Sport
Tour tittle-tattle
Six months before the Tour 2005 and Lance Armstrong remains undecided. However crowd-pleaser and all round nice guy Jan Ullrich is certain he will be takling the American come next summer. Ullrich also said, during his South African training camp, that the T-Mobile team has no clear leader and anyone of a number of their 'big guns' (namely Alexandre Vinokourov and Andreas Klodden) could make the top step of the podium in Paris next July. Blimey, this also means we only have six months to go before the Etape…


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Kourtney Kardashian on Instagram
Since Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year, I'm unlocking ALL my December stories on my app/website for the whole month! This means you can see my exclusive holiday gift guides, workout videos, favorite recipes and much more—without paying! Be sure to spread the word to download my app. Happy holidays! 🎅🏻🎄


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One Little Thing – Part 4 was a bit tough to get the sax to stay upright. But I finally managed. I have at least one more shoot….possibly two….to add to this series.
For today, with this first image, I made a virtual copy of the original DNG and then I applied Kim's "shadows" preset.
This was a virtual copy of the above image that I took into Photoshop and added Kim's "musiclight" texture. I brushed the texture off the instrument and case and reduced the opacity of the texture layer to 43%. You should be able to see the faint music texture in the image.
I think these would be great in a music room or maybe printed, framed, and hung overtop the piano in our foyer. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the progress of this series.
Don't forget tomorrow my post for "My Country Kitchen" will be out and I think you'll be surprised at what I'll be writing about. See you then!


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If you've listened to early Beatles recordings, you've heard what this acoustic-electric can do.
The Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric is an affordable signature model of the Gibson J-160E guitar John Lennon used to change the face of rock. From warm, natural-sounding acoustic tones to high-output acoustic-electric punches, this guitar delivers rich, vintage sounds at any level. Features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, single-coil pickup at the neck, and volume and tone controls. Comes in vintage cherry sunburst finish.
This guitar has been refurbished by MIRC. It is lightly stamped "used" on the back of the headstock, and a new serial number applied to prevent the guitar from being sold as new factory stock. That being said, this guitar is about as close to new as 'used' can get! Everything works, plays, and sounds as it should. There have been no structural repairs. There are a couple of light scratches near the bridge that can be seen in the last pic. Other than that, this guitar is in fantastic shape and plays beautifully! You WON'T be disappointed!
Guitar retails for $599.00
Free shipping in continental US. All other locations will be charged $125 shipping unless a shipping quote is obtained by contacting us before purchasing.
Appropriate sales tax will be added for buyers in Iowa.
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Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Sunwing Vacations has announced several new connections to sun destinations from YYC this summer.
Sunwing Airlines will add 2 new direct flights to Cuba, with weekly Wednesday to Cayo Coco and weekly Thursday flights to Cayo Santa Maria. These flights are in addition to the Tuesday service to Varadero, Cuba that operated last summer.
Options to explore Mexico over the summer months direct from YYC have also been increased, with direct weekly flights to Los Cabos being introduced to complement existing weekly services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.
In addition, the weekly flight to Grand Bahama that commenced for the 1st time in November 2014 will be maintained throughout the summer months. The direct flight service to Montego Bay will also be maintained.
"Our flights from Calgary this winter have been extremely well received and we are delighted to be able to extend our summer programming to maintain some of the most popular routes all year," said Andrew Dawson, Sunwing Travel Group Chief Operating Officer.
The new summer Cancun service will allow vacationers to be amongst the 1st travellers to enjoy a summer break at 2 new resorts exclusive to Sunwing that opened just before Christmas. Part of Sunwing's Family and Luxury Collections™, the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa boasts 843 rooms and suites. Dubbed a 'resort within a resort,' the adults-only 340 room Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun is a resort for guests over 18.


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Casa Coral 3
2 Bedrooms 1 Bath
Casa Coral 3 is a very roomy two bedroom unit with QUEEN SIZE BED and ceiling fan. It has a large living room/dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. The view is of the main beach, Yelapa Bay and the river. It is one of the higher units which makes the view spectacular.
Casa Coral 3 is perfect for a small family or for two couples.
- sleeps 4
- 1 Bathroom
- Large living area w/dining for 4
- Fully equipped kitchen
- ceiling fan
- box safee
- hammock
- Minimum 2 night reservation
Linens,towels, bottled water.
Per Week: $625.00 USD
Per Month: Call For Rates
Per Week: $565.00 USD
Per Month: Call For Rates
Christmas from Dec 20th thru Jan 3rd, and Easter week, add an additional $10 USD per night to the posted rate.
All prices are per unit in US Dollars.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation. We use Paypal and add a surcharge of 4.5% for US or Canada. The balance is due upon arrival in Yelapa or before. All moneys must be paid in U.S cash or the equivalent in Pesos.
Reserve Casa Coral 3 Now
Please fill out the following form to request a reservation for this property, make sure you provide us with a valid email address and telephone number in order to confirm, unconfirmed reservations will not be honored. To view availability dates for the year see the calendar above.
Note: Please read rates and look at calendar prior to inquiring. If you have questions please use the contact form instead and make reference to the "Casa Coral 3" property.


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The Securities and Exchange Commission has yet to introduce regulatory guidelines for equity-based crowdfunding, but that hasn't stopped some of the region's venture capitalists from contemplating how it might impact their business.
Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to collect small sums of money via the Internet from everyday people who then become investors in their business. On its face, the practice seems to pose a threat to traditional venture capital firms that will face new competition for the best deals.
That's not necessarily the case, some say. Capital Business spoke with several local investors to get their take on what equity-based crowdfunding means for the industry. Here's what they had to say.
Charles Curran, general partner, Valhalla.
Curran made 10 trips to Seattle to visit Qumulo, an enterprise data start-up, before sinking $500,000 into the company. His firm, Vienna-based Valhalla Partners, then helped the young firm raise a heftier second round.
The legwork, Curran said, was as much an effort to sell Valhalla's credentials to the start-up company as it was ensuring the company itself was a worthwhile investment. As crowdfunding becomes a reality, closing a deal may take an even stronger effort.
"The input is certainly more time intensive and expensive," Curran said.
Curran adds that simply holding the checkbook is no longer enough when it comes to closing a deal. Investors have to demonstrate they've got more than money to offer, whether its the ability to recruit skilled workers or make introductions to potential customers.
"We're needing to prove our worth rather than just being smart investors because the investing part of what we're doing is being democratized," he said.
Prashanth V. "PV" Boccasam, general partner, Novak Biddle.
Boccasam said he expects crowdfunding will apply to a segment of businesses that would be unlikely to attract venture capital, such as a restaurant or toymaker.
"Can you create the next university? Can you create the next security company that can prevent any kind of attack on our critical infrastructure?" Boccasam asked. "You're not going to get those crowdfunded. You just won't. You just can't."
And those big-idea companies should shy away from crowdfunding anyway, the partner at Bethesda-based Novak Biddle cautioned, because inexperienced investors may have a lower risk tolerance. Venture capitalists plan for start-ups to face struggles and have the patience to work through them, Boccasam said.
"Entrepreneurs learn the hard way that cheap money ends up being the most expensive money," he said.
Elana Fine, managing director, University of Maryland's Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship.
Angel investors, the term for those who provide companies with their initial financial support, could be made the most vulnerable by crowdfunding. They provide small amounts of money that entrepreneurs could decide to raise from the public instead.
But Fine doesn't see it that way.
Crowdfunding may supplement the money that angel investors supply to fledgling ventures, rather than replace it, by providing a platform for many otherwise-fragmented angel investors to combine their investments, she said.
"It's probably more helpful to the angel community than harmful because there is the additional network they can use to round out the deal," Fine said.
Mark Heesen, president, National Venture Capital Association.
As president of the industry's leading association, Heesen has seen the alternatives to venture capital expand over the years.
That's a good thing, Heesen said, because only a small number of companies meets the criteria for venture capital, and even fewer secure money.
"If you're an entrepreneur and deciding which way to go, which sources of income you should be trying to get, I think you're looking at venture capital if you're an entrepreneur who believes that his or her idea is a blockbuster idea that's going to need a lot of capital over a long period of time," Heesen said.
But blockbuster companies are few and far between. If crowdfunding gives rise to a slew of new companies, as advocates expect, Heesen said many of those firms may not receive additional money from venture capitalists that they would need to grow the business.
"It could produce a heck of a lot of companies that should not have been created in the first place because they're not going to get that second round," Heesen said. "The question is, who wins in that situation? The entrepreneur has learned a lot of lessons. But does the [funder] ... come out okay at the end of the day?"


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A Prospective Randomized Phase III Study Comparing Hormonal Therapy +/-Docetaxel (RisingPSA)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00764166
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified September 2008 by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
First Posted : October 1, 2008
Last Update Posted : October 1, 2008
- Study Details
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- No Results Posted
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- How to Read a Study Record
The primary objective was to evaluate the PSA (biochemical) progression-free survival (PFS) of high-risk metastasis-free PC patients, treated with LH-RH agonist for one year with or without docetaxel after prior radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiotherapy (RT).
The study was powered at 80% to detect a 25% improvement in biochemical PFS for a total sample size estimated at 252 patients, with a two-sided type I error rate of 5% (non-parametric methods.
|Condition or disease
|Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate
|Drug: Docetaxel + hormonal treatment (LH-RH agonist) Drug: Hormonal treatment (LH-RH agonist)
|Phase 3
Docetaxel was shown to be active in metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer (PC) in phase III trials (1-2). It is likely to demonstrate a substantial role in the management of early-stage PC patients in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings, where clinical trials are underway.•53% of all men who undergo radical prostatectomy will develop prostate-specific antigen (PSA) elevations in the 10 years following surgery, with approximately 77% of these recurrences occurring within the first 2 years.A prospective, multicenter, national, randomized, two-arm, phase III study comparing hormonal treatment (LH-RH agonist alone) with or without docetaxel was designed to evaluate the interest of chemotherapy in non-metastatic prostate cancer patients at high risk of systemic recurrence after initial treatment (radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy).
- PETRYLAK DP, et al: Docetaxel and estramustine compared with mitoxantrone and prednisone for advanced refractory prostate cancer. N Engl J Med 351:1513-1520, 2004
- TANNOCK IF, de Wit R, Berry WR, et al: Docetaxel plus prednisone or mitoxantrone plus prednisone for advanced prostate cancer. N Engl J Med 351:1502-1512, 2004
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|254 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Non-Metastatic High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients With Biochemical Relapse Only After Local Treatment. A Prospective Randomized Phase III Study Comparing Hormonal Therapy +/-Docetaxel
|Study Start Date :
|June 2003
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|November 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|November 2010
|Experimental: 1
Drug: Docetaxel + hormonal treatment (LH-RH agonist)
Docetaxel will be administered:
Triptorelin was given by injection for 4 times every 3 months Bicalutamide was given at the same time with LH-RH agonist for 3 weeks ; taken orally
|Active Comparator: 2
Drug: Hormonal treatment (LH-RH agonist)
Triptorelin was given by injection for 4 times every 3 months. Bicalutamide given at the same time with LH-RH agonist for 3 weeks ; taken orally.
- The primary endpoint was the PSA (biochemical) progression-free survival (PFS) of high-risk metastasis-free PC patients, treated with LH-RH agonist for one year with or without docetaxel after prior radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiotherapy (RT). [ Time Frame: Every month during 5 years. ]
- Secondary endpoints were metastasis-free survival, PSA response (decrease > 50 % of the PSA), overall survival, cancer specific survival, safety and quality of life (QoL). [ Time Frame: Every month during 5 years ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically documented adenocarcinoma of the prostate
- Previous treatment with either radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy
- Salvage radiotherapy for local relapse allowed
- Neoadjuvant or per radiotherapy Hormonal therapy allowed in case of more than 6 months free-interval before first rising PSA
- Life expectancy of more than 12 months
- Non metastatic disease documented by imaging including radionuclide bone scan
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- ANC > 1,500/mm3
- Platelet counts > 100,000/mm3
- SGOT and/or SGPT may be up to 2.5 x ULN
Patients at high risk of biological relapse defined by:
- Gleason > 8
- PSA-DT < 6 months
- Positive surgical margins
- PSA velocity > 0.75 ng/mL/year
- Pathological pelvic lymph nodes involvement (pN+)
- Time from initial treatment until inclusion < 12 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior chemotherapy by taxanes and estramustine phosphate
- Documented local recurrence of prostate cancer or documented metastatic disease
- History of other malignancy within the last 5 years other than curatively treated basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- Active infection
- Significant cardiac disease, angina pectoris or myocardial infarction within twelve months
- Clinically significant neuropathy
- Medical condition requiring the use of concomitant corticosteroids
- Prohibited concomitant therapy with experimental drug.
- Participation in another clinical trial for the period < 30 days
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00764166
|Service Oncologie Médicale, Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou
|Paris, France, 75015
|Principal Investigator:
|Stephane Oudard, MD PhD
|European Georges Pompidou Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Aurélie Guimfack, Department Clinical Research of Developpement
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Tolerance to the treatment
Quality of Live
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
Antimitotic Agents
Mitosis Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
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ALEC is the friendly name that we gave to the Academy Learning and E-Community; the platform that we use to deliver on-line lessons to our students. It is designed as a 'one-stop-shop' where you can access everything that you need to progress through the course including the e-lessons themselves, all handbooks and forms, referencing guides, point location videos, skills videos, and links to external bodies and journals. ALEC also allows students to message each other and their tutors, and to take part in forum discussions which will support their learning across all subjects. These lessons and forums are accessible throughout the course, which means that you are able to return time and time again to any lessons that might have seemed less simple first time around, impressing yourself with just how much you are learning and progressing!
In addition, there are prompts throughout about hand-in dates and academic requirements, and each intake has a separate 'course' (this example belongs to our S2012 first year group) which means that your thoughts, comments and puzzles are only shared with your tutors and your classmates.
We have spent a great deal of time ensuring that ALEC is a clear and well organised platform, meaning that even the least IT savvy students can feel fully in control. In fact, our first intake contained one student who had no computer experience whatsoever and she has progressed quite happily, with a little judicious help from her teaching team! In addition, and as ever, the very comprehensive Student Handbook contains a section that shows you exactly how to use ALEC, including many helpful pictures and handy arrows.
A lack of IT knowledge really shouldn't be any barrier to successfully navigating and completing this course!!


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A new study, published in the Millbank Quarterly, looked at the impact that government taxes and subsidies might have upon the growing trend of obesity in the United States.
Based upon their research, "nontrivial pricing interventions might have a measurable effect on Americans' weight outcomes, particularly those of children and adolescents, low-SES (socio-economic status) populations, and those most at risk for overweight.
Even though they would have only a small impact on individual behavior, such interventions could have a large impact at the population level when applied broadly.
And what do they mean by nontrivial pricing interventions?
The empirical evidence supports a multipronged approach, especially for children and adolescents, of changing relative prices by both taxing less healthy, energy-dense foods and subsidizing healthier, less-dense foods.
Aaahhh, taxes and subsidies = nontrivial pricing interventions
The Justification for Increased Taxes and Subsidies
The researchers found that the price of junk food and sugar had a large effect on adolescent and adult rates of obesity.
Well, that makes sense. How many chubby little kids can afford a $29.95 Happy Meal.
As well, subsidies of fruits and vegetables were also estimated to improve children's and adolescents' weight outcomes.
Cheaper fruits & veg…why didn't I think of that.
And finally, this price sensitivity was found to be strongest with overweight and low-SES children.
And it just so happens that low-SES kids have higher rates of obesity than their Richie Rich schoolmates.
So, there you go.
It's all about the kids. The poor little fat kids.
Of course, it's the fat parents of those poor little fat kids who are going to have to foot the bill.
And dammit, Americans don't like taxes.
or, do they?.
Currently, state taxes on sodas and various junk foods are relatively low, and no state or local government has used these taxes to promote healthier eating and reduce obesity.
See, cheap subsidized corn + low "food" taxes = more Extra-Value meals per citizen.
But wait….
The same was generally true for state cigarette taxes before the public became aware of the health
consequences of smoking, when cigarette excise taxes were only a few cents per pack and revenue generation was their primary purpose.
uh, oh…
But as evidence accumulated about the health and economic consequences of tobacco use and as research demonstrated the effectiveness of higher taxes and prices in reducing tobacco use, governments have increasingly used these taxes to promote public health.
Inflation-adjusted state cigarette taxes more than tripled, on average, from 1982 to 2007, contributing to a more than 160 percent rise in average cigarette prices during this period.
In turn, these price increases have been credited with driving most of the recent declines in adult smoking prevalence.
The days of Big Gulps and Super-Size-Me are just about over.
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Video: Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes Beginners Make | Diet Mistakes for Losing Weight
This Article is Based on Info Provided by The US Government.
Body Mass Index
You can find out your BMI by using this calculator. Find out your body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. People with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. People with a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese.
You can become overweight or obese when you eat more calories than you use. A calorie is a unit of energy in the food you eat. Your body needs this energy to function and to be active. But if you take in more energy than your body uses, you will gain weight.
Many factors can play a role in becoming overweight or obese. These factors include:
Overweight and obesity problems keep getting worse in the United States. Some cultural reasons for this include:
Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of:
But excess body weight isn't the only health risk. The places where you store your body fat also affect your health. Women with a "pear" shape tend to store fat in their hips and buttocks. Women with an "apple" shape store fat around their waists. If your waist is more than 35 inches, you may have a higher risk of weight-related health problems.
The best way to lose weight is to use more calories than you take in. You can do this by following a healthy eating plan and being more active. Before you start a weight-loss program, talk to your doctor.
Safe weight-loss programs that work well:
An active lifestyle can lower your risk of early death from a variety of causes. There is strong evidence that regular physical activity can also lower your risk of:
Regular activity can help prevent unhealthy weight gain and also help with weight loss, when combined with lower calorie intake. If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can lower your risk for many diseases. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea (breathing problems while sleeping), and some cancers.
Regular physical activity can also improve your cardiorespiratory (heart, lungs, and blood vessels) and muscular fitness. For older adults, activity can improve mental function.
Physical activity may also help:
Health benefits are gained by doing the following each week:
Moderate activity
During moderate-intensity activities you should notice an increase in your heart rate, but you should still be able to talk comfortably. An example of a moderate-intensity activity is walking on a level surface at a brisk pace (about 3 to 4 miles per hour). Other examples include ballroom dancing, leisurely bicycling, moderate housework, and waiting tables.
Vigorous activity
If your heart rate increases a lot and you are breathing so hard that it is difficult to carry on a conversation, you are probably doing vigorous-intensity activity. Examples of vigorous-intensity activities include jogging, bicycling fast or uphill, singles tennis, and pushing a hand mower.
This physical activity should be in addition to your routine activities of daily living, such as cleaning or spending a few minutes walking from the parking lot to your office.
If you want to lose a substantial (more than 5 percent of body weight) amount of weight, you need a high amount of physical activity unless you also lower calorie intake. This is also the case if you are trying to keep the weight off. Many people need to do more than 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week to meet weight-control goals.
|How you can increase your physical activity
If you normally...
Try this instead!
Park as close as possible
Park farther away
Let the dog out back
Take the dog for a walk
Take the elevator
Take the stairs
Have lunch delivered
Walk to pick up lunch
Relax while the kids play
Get involved in their activity
The Food and Drug Administration has approved two medicines for long-term treatment of obesity:
These medicines are for people who:
If you take these medicines, you will need to follow a healthy eating and physical activity plan at the same time.
Before taking these medicines, talk with your doctor about the benefits and the side effects.
Weight loss surgeries — also called bariatric (bair-ee-AT-rik) surgeries — can help treat obesity. You should only consider surgical treatment for weight loss if you:
Common types of weight loss surgeries are:
If you are thinking about weight-loss surgery, talk with your doctor about changes you will need to make after the surgery. You will need to:
You should also talk to your doctor about risks and side effects of weight loss surgery. Side effects may include:
Is liposuction a treatment for obesity?
Liposuction (LY-poh-suhk-shuhn) is not a treatment for obesity. In this procedure, a surgeon removes fat from under the skin. Liposuction can be used to reshape parts of your body. But this surgery does not promise lasting weight loss.
The things children learn when they are young are hard to change as they get older. This is true for their eating and physical activity habits. Many children have a poor diet and are not very active. They may eat foods high in calories and fat and not eat enough fruits and vegetables. They also may watch TV, play video games, or use the computer instead of being active.
Kids who are overweight have a greater chance of becoming obese adults. Overweight children may develop weight-related health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes at a young age. You can find out if your child is overweight or obese by using the Body Mass Index for children and teens.
Body Mass Index for children and teens
You can find out your child's BMI by using the calculator at girlshealth.gov
You can help your child build healthy eating and activity habits.
We know children do what they see — not always what they are told. Set a good example for your children. Your kids will learn to eat right and be active by watching you. Setting a good example can mean a lifetime of good habits for you and your kids.
My personal story...
Here's the simple weight loss method that works best for me:
As we all know, In order to lose weight we need to create a "calorie deficit". What that means is, we must eat less calories than our body burns in a day. There's no way around it.
To utilize this method I use a free app called: "Healthy Weight Loss Planner", you can install it to your android phone or tablet from here, or if you don't have an android device you can access the online version here. (by the way, I developed this app myself for my own needs and make it available for all to use for free).
Now here's how this simple system works:
After installing or accessing the app online follow these three steps:
First: Use the 'BMI Calculator' to check your Body Mass Index (an indicator of body fat), and see where it fits within the BMI categories.
Second: use the 'Daily Calorie Needs Calculator' to determine the number of calories needed each day to maintain your current weight.
Third: use the 'Daily Diet Planner tool' to set a daily calorie target and construct a daily food plan to fit your target (and your diet's food discipline). Now obviously you need your target calorie intake to be less than your daily calories needs. How much less? Aim to subtract 500 to 1000 calories daily, this translates into losing about 1 to 2 pounds a week respectively (about 0.5kg to 1kg).
For example: if your daily caloric needs are 2200, and you want to lose 2 pounds (1kg) per week, your daily calorie target should be 1200. Once you achieve your goal, you can revert to a target of 2200 to maintain your desired weight.
A pace of 1 to 2 pounds a week will allow you to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way. Keep in mind that setting realistic goals and tracking your progress are key to your success. Research has shown that those who keep track of their behaviors are more likely to take off weight. As a matter of fact, setting unrealistic diet goals is the main reason most diets fail. You want to develop lifestyle habits that will help you maintain your weight in a healthy range. A short-term "diet" that you "go on" and then "go off" is not the answer to long-term weight management.
Note that the app sports a database featuring more than 400, mostly non-processed foods. The variety of foods allows you to construct food plans that adhere to any diet rout you decide to take. With this app you will be able to construct a food plan that fits perfectly with your specific diet discipline. Enjoy!
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by Alan Babbitt
Hope College swimmer Daniel Keith broke the 200-yard individual medley school record during the Wheaton College (Illinois) Invitational this weekend.
The sophomore from Saline, Michigan (Saline HS) clocked a time of 1 minute, 52.42 seconds during Friday's preliminaries to surpass the previous mark of 1:52.51 that teammate Daniel Clyde set last season.
Keith, pictured, finished third in the championship final with a swim of 1:54.25.
Keith also was third in the 100 freestyle at 47.05 seconds.
Clyde recorded the second-fastest, 400 individual medley swim in the championship final at 4:08.09. He was sixth in the 200 breaststroke at 2:12.02 and eighth in the 200 individual medley at 1:57.44.
Senior Trevor Gras of Zeeland, Michigan (Zeeland East) clocked a seventh-place time in the 200 backstroke final of 2:02.25.
Junior Skylar De La Torre finished seventh in the 1,650 freestyle at 17:35.31. Junior Jeff Engle of Kalamazoo, Michigan (Home School) was ninth at 17:55.47.
Keith won the consolation final in the 100 butterfly with a swim of 50.90 seconds.
Freshman Nick Weigle took first in the consolation final for the 50 freestyle by going 22.02 seconds.
The Flying Dutchmen finished fourth at the six-team event with 371 points.
Hope's next meet is Saturday, January 12 at the Michigan-Illinois Quad hosted by Wheaton College (Illinois).


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We share a similar philosophy with the people at Prolyte – they strive to be the best in their field – like we doThorsten Klein Malecon Ltd., Germany
Prolyte presents: the BGR70 Truss31/03/2017
Dream big
We don't like to limit the creative minds of our industry. We believe in solutions. The BGR70 truss is our solution for those who like to dream big. The essence? A low volume truss with extreme load bearing capacity.
BGR70 A low volume truss with extreme load bearing capacity.
The BGR70 truss is designed to create large spans that can hold heavy loads. Compared to conventional 100'er truss systems, the BGR70 truss is 40% stronger and saves up to 35% transport volume. Rectangular profiles create a truss that can be used for spans up to 45 metres, still allowing a centre point load of 750 kg.
Application scope
Due to its low volume and height, combined with a high load bearing capacity, the BGR70 truss is extremely suitable as a mother grid, or to support a front façade for large sets, like on dance festivals. Due to its zero deflection, the BGR70 truss is ideal in applications with motion or LED screens.
The complete BGR70 product range
Flexible options
The BGR70 truss can easily accommodate 30-series truss. The spacing of the braces is designed to facilitate the placing of 30-series truss in between the bracing. Perfect for pre-rig applications or when constructing mother grids.
The removable wheel dollies facilitate handling and transport. When rigged, the dolly can be removed or replaced to guarantee a clean look.
Indoor and outdoor application
Due to its 4-sided webbing the BGR70 truss can be used in vertical as well as a horizontal plane, or a combination of these. Creating possibilities for outdoor and indoor applications, as well as combinations in 2
or 3 dimensional structures.
BGR70 benefits:
• Tool-less system, no tools needed for assembly and disassembly
• Low volume element – reduces transport volume and storage costs
• Integration for dolly and lifting bracket
• Zero deflection, due to pre-camber system. Ideal for motion or LED applications.
• Strong and compact – loads up to 3300kg on a 20m span.
• Integration to accommodate cross trusses
• Designed in compliance with Eurocodes, manufactured following EN1090 standards.
• Can be stacked to 3-units height to facilitate transport
Download the BGR70 loading table
ArenaEvents Bucharest used a Prolyte ST Roof, combined with a BGR70 truss span for the Neversea festival in Romania.
Download the Prolyte BGR70 flyer
Integrated hoist adapter
A special hoist adapter is designed for the BGR70 truss. This adapter can be used either at the end of span or in between two truss sections, offering a fully integrated suspension system. The hoist can be mounted above or inside the truss span, thereby reducing total trim-height.
Zero deflection due to pre-cambering
Using the unique pre-camber options, you can create an absolute straight truss. Depending on the applied load, a combination of lugs ranging from 0mm to 4mm can create a pre-camber effect that will result in zero deflection, despite the applied loading. This is a great feature when using motion or led screens.
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Dr. Brian Fradette received a B.S. at St. Bonaventure University and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh.
After accruing the required years of surgical experience and passing the qualifying examination, he became Board Certified in foot and ankle surgery through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 1986. Approximately 30% of the podiatric profession nationally is certified through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Dr. Fradette aspires to stay at the forefront of the professoin. After completing a special symposium in 1994, he was the first foot surgeon in southern New Hampshire to become certified to perform the Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy procedure. Dr. Fradette has surgical privleges at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua and Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH.
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SAN FRANCISCO Google and groups representing book publishers and authors filed a modified version of their controversial books settlement with a federal court on Friday. The changes would pave the way for other companies to license Google's vast digital collection of copyrighted out-of-print books, and might resolve its conflicts with European governments.
The settlement, of a 2005 lawsuit over Google's ambitious plan to digitize books from major American libraries, outlined a plan to create a comprehensive database of in-print and out-of-print works. But the original agreement, primarily between Google, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers, drew much criticism.
The Justice Department and others said Google was potentially violating copyright law, setting itself up to unfairly control access to electronic versions of older books and depriving authors and their heirs of proper compensation.
The revisions to the settlement primarily address the handling of so-called orphan works, the millions of books whose rights holders are unknown or cannot be found. The changes call for the appointment of an independent fiduciary, or trustee, who will be solely responsible for decisions regarding orphan works.
The trustee, with Congressional approval, can grant licenses to other companies who also want to sell these books, and will oversee the pool of unclaimed funds that they generate. If the money goes unclaimed for 10 years, according to the revised settlement, it will go to philanthropy and to an effort to locate rights holders.
The changes also restrict the Google catalog to books published in the United States, Britain, Australia or Canada. That move is intended to resolve objections from the French and German governments, which complained that the settlement did not abide by copyright law in those countries.
The revised settlement could make it easier for other companies to compete with Google in offering their own digitized versions of older library books because it drops a provision that was widely interpreted as ensuring that no other company could get a better deal with authors and publishers than the one Google had struck.
In the next week, Judge Denny Chin of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is expected to set a date for a "fairness hearing," where arguments from both sides will be heard about whether or not to approve the settlement.
The changes are not likely to please all the opponents of the original settlement. But the parties are hoping they will placate one critic, the Justice Department, which in September asked a federal judge to reject the original $125 million agreement. While the decision on whether to approve the deal will be in the hands of Judge Chin, the Justice Department's opinion is an important factor.
Gina Talamona, a spokeswoman for the Justice Department, said that the department would review the filing, and that its investigation into possible anticompetitive practices involving the rights to digital books was continuing.
Google and its partners had hailed the original agreement, signed in October 2008, as a public good. They said it would allow Google to create an immense digital library that would expand access to millions of out-of-print books, while creating new ways for authors and publishers to profit from digital versions of their works.
Google's library would be searchable online, and users would have free access to 20 percent of the text in each book. Google would also sell subscriptions to the entire collection to universities and other institutions. Every public library in the United States would be able to offer its patrons free access to the full collection at one terminal. Users would be able to buy access to full texts at home. Google, authors and publishers would split all revenue generated through the system.
As part of the settlement, Google would pay to establish a Books Rights Registry, to be run by representatives of authors and publishers, that would administer payments.
But critics of the agreement began surfacing earlier this year. Academics, legal scholars and some librarians grew concerned that the settlement would grant Google a virtual monopoly over orphan works.
That would make it nearly impossible for anyone else to build a comprehensive digital library to compete with Google's. Some librarians feared that without competition, Google would be free to raise prices arbitrarily.
Other critics said the agreement turned copyright law on its head by granting Google the license to profit from works unless rights holders objected. Some argued that orphan works authors and foreign authors were not properly represented by the Authors Guild. The proposed settlement prompted several hundred filings with the court, the vast majority opposing all or parts of the deal.
In a Sept. 18 filling, the Justice Department echoed many of the critics. While saying that the settlement provided many benefits, it urged Judge Chin to reject it, saying it raised antitrust, class-action and copyright issues. But the Justice Department also encouraged the parties to work to modify the agreement to salvage its benefits and overcome its problems.
The Justice Department filing prompted the parties to withdraw the original agreement and revise it.


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I want to share some information with you, which was recently provided by the National Association of REALTORS® regarding enjoying your retirement.
Here it is… I hope you gain some ideas from their information…
The phrase "living large" isn't restricted to being rich or spending loads of money. It's about wringing every drop of joy possible out of every day and enjoying your life… moment by moment. It means different things to different people, but the one thing all living-large enthusiasts have in common is they don't worry over making ends meet, financially.
When seniors find themselves with fewer responsibilities and more personal freedom, they're often at an important crossroads, where the decisions they make can mean the difference between joy and stress. The two leading causes of stress, for seniors, are financial strain and loneliness. Making matters worse, people experiencing stress often retreat from their social support systems at the time they need them the most.
The first step is to address financial issues. The second is to be more socially interactive.
Here are some tips to help find more joy, by pursuing your own brand of bliss – instead of worrying about making ends meet. Some of the ideas are common sense ways to save money painlessly, while others are a little more creative. But they all have one goal: To improve the quality of an individual's life regardless of their budget and to discover fun affordable ways to collect experiences, are memories and LIVE LARGE!
6 Superb Ways to Curb Costs
Many bills are the result of long-term habits. After years of raising children and working full time, it's easy for old patterns to continue unchallenged. That's why a comprehensive bill review is the first step for revealing expenses that are no longer necessary – as well a discovering more attractive and affordable options, including:
- Two Cars? When both spouses were working full time and getting children to different events, two cars may have been a requirement. Does this need still exist?
- Cut the Cable. Which the improvement of online streaming options many people have decided they prefer selecting why they want to view (often avoiding commercials) over enduring whatever is available on cable.
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind? For years, many people have dutifully paid monthly storage unit fees. Sort through and toss what's no needed, re-home what's going to the kids, and donate things that are no longer useful to you.
- Prescription Savings. Often, prescription drugs are both necessary and expensive. Comparison shop – fees charged may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.
- Savvy Shopping. Major sales aren't limited to Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Every year, various big-ticket items are often discounted seasonally, including: Cars – current inventory goes on sale when new models arrive, usually in the fall
Computers – Late March/April and August/September
Large Appliances – September/October when new models are rolled out
Televisions – Late November and January
Outdoor – Lawnmowers in April and after Labour Day
Grills, patio furniture, in October and November
Mattresses – end of May
- Other Opportunities to Save – Amazon is a popular place to buy, but did you know that their are sites that track Amazon prices? Use CamelCamelCamel.com or keepa.com to view price history. Even with deals, remember to keep the focus on Living-Large. In other words, buy only what you need at the best possible prices.
Reigning in unnecessary expenses is only the first step in learning how to live large on a fixed income. The real fun is shifting the focus to discovering a world of budget-friendly opportunities to learn new things, enjoy new experiences, and establish new friendships.
Here is a list to consider:
1. Healthier Eating Choices – It's hard to enjoy anything when health issues arise which means prevention should always to a top priority
2. Music Magic – The health benefits ofmuxid are scientifically documented an dramatic – especially for older people an those suffering from heart circulatory, stroke, memory and sleep issues.
3. Keep Learning, Keep Moving.
4. See More Places, Do more Things. Travel is one of the best ways to have new experiences.
5. Closer to Home. Seeing new sights and enjoying new experiences shouldn't be reserved for out-or-town trips. Consider local entertainment such as art galleries and museums, zoos, theatre productions and more.
6. Finally, don't forget to schedule some "me time" to be alone and enjoy your own company, which can do as much for your outlook as travel and socializing. Consider meditation, journaling, reading, yoga, or even curling up with a blanket and a bowl of popcorn to watch a movie solo.
I hope you found some new ideas in this article.


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5 technologies that make small businesses more effective
As an entrepreneur, it's vital to understand the advantages of technology in small business. Surveys say that small business owners fall behind in modern technology use, while successful entrepreneurs report significant business benefits by employing current technology.
Below is a collection of ideas and trends in technology which boosts small business sales and profits.
The Website: The face of your business
It's surprising to know that many of the small businesses don't have a website. It is a threat which kills the company's visibility. A website is the most powerful marketing tool any business can have. It makes your business to get found quickly. So, a website is necessary for entrepreneurs or small businesses in this digital world. New or returning customers tend to visit business web page naturally. They underestimate your business for not being online. Online business or physical store, you must need a right platform to project your business. A website has the potential to convey your business purpose alongside promoting products and services. Today, small businesses need an efficient, mobile-friendly website, a substantial social and listing presence, and a clear plan for communicating with their customers online.
It is a myth that website is an expensive thing and meant for large corporate organizations. A website is not an expensive thing. At least not All. Don't judge looking at the sites with hundreds of web pages and heavy graphics. You can go to an ideal website with few pages and simple interface. One of the good things about the website is that the size of your company does not matter really. So build a website for your small business with the following approach.
Gather relevant knowledge about your industry and trends. Create the content of the site which attracts and keep netizens engaged with your web pages. Fill website with every useful information about the company, products, services, etc. in appropriate pages. Include your experience, ideology, credentials and passion towards business which make visitors trust you. There are many free content management software available like WordPress & Joomla. So it's not a big deal to when you want to make it short and straightforward. You can have the same strategy with the blog. Check site traffic every month and analyze your web presence.
Social Media: Convert strangers to your leads and customersIt's an old saying that social media is for friends and family. It became a crucial thing in digital marketing for building brand images successfully these years. Now every (small) business is feeding social media to introduce and highlight themselves to strangers; nurture and retain existing customers. It has grown enormously from thousands to billions of users, revenue, views, posts, tweets, uploads, likes, shares, etc. Corporate activities and campaigns hold the majority of these statistics proving how important social media in their business marketing strategy.
Fully engaged customers have a strong emotional attachment to a company. It's a marketing strategy to deliver engaging and entertaining content in their business promotion; so they act as brand ambassadors of the organization. It's just an assumption that consumers complain a lot on social media. In fact, a study found that customers reached out to social media to compliment a brand more often than to criticize it (50% vs. 35%). You can offer excellent customer service through social media. It'll be more easy for small business to reach their customers and gain more of them.
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RiverDogs' Andujar flashes power stroke
After not going yard at all in April, Charleston's Miguel Andujar already has three home runs in May. Two of those blasts came Sunday.
The Yankees' No. 19 prospect launched a three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning and went deep with one out and one on in the seventh in the RiverDogs' 10-3 win against the Sand Gnats on "Bark in the Park" day in Savannah.
"It really doesn't surprise me because of the ability that he has to connect with the ball," Charleston hitting coach Edwar Gonzalez said. "The beginning of the season was a little rough for him because he's a young guy in a new environment, first time he's under the lights. He was trying to do a little too much. But he's turned into his old self a little bit these past couple of weeks."
Andujar, who signed with New York as a non-drafted free agent in 2011, spent his first two seasons in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. He began this year at Class A Charleston and was batting .217/.278/.326 through 38 games before Sunday.
The 19-year-old's slash line improved to .232/.295/.380 with his fourth three-hit game and second consecutive multi-hit game in 2014. His two home runs and five RBIs both marked career highs.
"His approach is a lot better now," Gonzalez said. "It's about trusting his ability and not trying to do too much just because he's in another league and there's a lot of people in the stands. But I think he's kind of getting over that now and getting comfortable playing every day, under the lights, and seeing a bunch of fans."
Perhaps there's something about playing during the day, before the lights come on. In seven day games, Andujar is hitting .407 (11-for-27). His average in 32 night games is just .191 (22-for-115).
Andujar sent only one over the fence in 2012 and hit four homers last year. The third baseman's first roundtripper of this season occurred May 3.
"I believe down the road he will be a power guy," Gonzalez said. "The main thing that he needs to do is get good pitches to hit. If they make a mistake and his mind is right, it's going to happen, just because he has the ability to pull the ball with the barrel of the bat, and he has the power. He's been developing the power every year, the more and more I see him."
On Sunday, the Dominican Republic native was hit by a pitch in the first inning and grounded out to third two frames later, before rattling off three straight hits. He singled and scored in the ninth to cap his day.
"I don't doubt that he's a good hitter and he will be a great hitter," Gonzalez said. "I haven't doubted that one bit and he doesn't either. It's just a matter of making the adjustments that he needs to make and acting like there's no tomorrow.
"Instead of thinking that there's two months left in the season, just think there's no tomorrow so he can make the adjustments faster. His mind-set is a lot better, that is the main thing with him. If his mind-set is getting to where it needs to be, he'll be OK."
Charleston starter Luis Severino, New York's No. 10 prospect, scattered three hits and a walk while striking out five over four shutout innings. In 41 innings over nine starts, he sports a 1.76 ERA.
Mark Emery is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Emery.


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We are proposing rules requiring companies to provide financial statement information in a form that would improve its usefulness to investors. Under the proposed rules, financial statement information could be downloaded directly into spreadsheets, analyzed in a variety of ways using commercial off-the-shelf software, and used within investment models in other software formats. The rules would apply to domestic and foreign public companies that prepare their financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as used in the United States (U.S. GAAP), and foreign private issuers that prepare their financial statements using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Companies would provide their financial statements to the Commission and on their corporate Web sites in interactive data format using the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). The interactive data would be provided as an exhibit to periodic reports and registration statements, as well as to transition reports for a change in fiscal year. The proposed rules are intended not only to make financial information easier for investors to analyze, but also to assist in automating regulatory filings and business information processing. Interactive data has the potential to increase the speed, accuracy, and usability of financial disclosure, and eventually reduce costs.
SEC Proposes Requiring Interactive Data Reporting [XBRL]
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Bill introduced to increase units set aside for homeless
From the NY Times:
Rafael Salamanca Jr., a councilman from the Bronx, will introduce legislation on Wednesday that will mandate that any rental housing project that receives taxpayer subsidies — such as tax abatements, loans, tax credits or reduced-cost land — has to set aside 15 percent of its created or preserved units for people living in the city's shelter system.
Mr. de Blasio's current housing policy, Housing New York 2.0, calls for 5 percent of the 300,000 units to be set aside for the homeless, a total of 15,000 apartments. The mayor has said he is strongly against increasing the 5 percent set-aside.
But Mr. Salamanca's bill has the support of the City Council speaker, Corey Johnson — an important sign that the legislation will be seriously considered by the 51-member body.
"I don't want to send a message that the only folks who can get affordable housing are folks who end up in shelter. I think that's wrong for everyone," Mr. de Blasio said.
Increasing the minimum amount of housing for the homeless would also make it more difficult to finance affordable housing projects. In order to make affordable buildings financially sustainable, there has to be the right mix of people from all incomes, city officials said.
18 comments:
- JQ LLC said...
Glad to see that video used for the post. Where the mayor tells that woman he can't talk to her because he's "working out", but he gets caught in the middle of texting on his blackberry. Showing that he is still communicating with and doing favors for certain people with the "right amount of income" who donated to his and their neoliberal agenda.
As for the "right amount of income" to make affordable housing possible, that's clearly a load of shit, because there are reports that those who make the right amount either don't qualify for the apartments or actually reject them for being too much.
Bet one of those city officials is Goldman Sachs Deputy Mayor for housing Alicia Glen.
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Absolutely ridiculous. If I was a renter, paying the exorbitant NYC rents, I would most definitely NOT live in any building that sets aside units or floors or anything for homeless. Good luck with that one!
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
By the way, notice how there's hardly anyone in that gym in the video?? Hmmmm might be since at that time the rest of us are schelpping to work or already at work, and then there's deBozo, well, enough said there..,
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Increase units for homeless people? Why dont you just send them back to their OWN state of origins or countries of origins? Really? This is ridiculous. We already pay 125 bucks per day to pay for them to sit up in hotels. The taxpayers sure cant win in NYC can they?
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Will the taxpayers pay the homeless rentals, or will the landlord has to absorb the cost?
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Units specifically for the homeless, in my experience, are studios: essentially, SRO set-asides. We need public housing! with an ownership mechanism... say, Section 263 or something akin to Electchester or Amalgamated...
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
NYC is becoming a city of wall-to-wall homeless shelters, with a few bits of housing here and there to house the cash cows--the taxpayers--who labor all day to support the freeloaders, goldbricks, and illegal criminal invaders so beloved of DumblASSio and Cuomo for one thing, and one thing only--their proclivity to vote D. These progressive asses want average NYers to live cheek and jowl with unwashed, unvaccinated, often mentally ill and/or drug addicted creeps and further be victimized by them in terms of crime, discarding trash and needles on the street, molesting schoolkids, and trashing their provided housing. No wonder those who can are leaving NYC and NY in general.
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Send the homeless back to Iowa, Florida, Colorado, etc. Let their state governments take care of them. New Yorkers are already taxed to the max. We have trouble taking care of our own families and paying exhorbitant rents. It's time to rescind the "Right to Shelter Law." Homeless people stay in the system for years and years. Time to limit the amount of time they can live for free and set up programs to turn them into productive working citizens.
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
I think this article sums up what's happening - unfortunately we will see more people fall into low income or homelessness if the trend continues. We can't say it's just convicts, drug users, and alcoholics that are becoming homeless. The cost of housing is rapidly growing out of control with no end in sight and not just in NYC.
All the tax cuts that were given to companies, I know I didn't see a raise. The private sector drains their employees and there are only so many other jobs around.
A law should be in place to give pay increases to at minimum cover inflation no matter who you work for. The rich get richer and the rest of us try to stay above water.
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Don't know if I can agree with the present homeless set aside policies, but I gotta give that lady a lot of credit. She's got plenty of backbone. Something you rarely see today.
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Backbone? I hope this isn't what having a backbone looks like.
She will not be able to afford the rent in NYC her rent was going up and instead of figuring out a solution she went into the homeless system and has been there for over a year from what I've read, how much does the city owe her? How long is long enough to support the homeless, do we just keep them in the homeless situation like with section 8? If these people are capable they should be accountable for cleaning the subway system or parks or streets... right now they are given without having to contribute.
Do you think that the apartments t given as affordable units aren't calculated by the developers so the other tenants in the building have to pay more to make up the amount of revenue lost?
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Let me guess, the increase from 5% to 15% will be taken away from the apartments set aside for low and middle-income renters?
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
I'm sorry that the tide has turned for these people. Maybe they got priced out of the market, maybe they're from other cities looking for a free ride, whatever; the bottom line is that it is god awful expensive to live here and if they can't make it work, they need to move on to cheaper areas. No one is entitled to live in NYC and we the taxpayers shouldnt have to fund it for them. I could live in a nicer place if I moved to NJ, or the eastern parts of LI, but I break my back everyday to stay here and if they can't keep up, I don't feel bad one bit, move on!!
- Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Good luck trying to market these decelopments. Who would want to live in a place where you have unstable people living next door? This is all BS from the administration that keeps dishing it out.
- Thursday, November 01, 2018
I'm just wondering...
of the major world cities like London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow,Hong Kong,
how many bend over backwards and inside out to create 1st world housing for the homeless, addicted and generationally poor?
Don't bother looking this up, it's a rhetorical question and the answer is NO OTHER major world cities do this.
Try claiming you're homeless in Paris and expect to get a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
What's more, these progressive morons actually call on more homeless, destitute and illegal citizens of other nations to jump right in so the taxpayers can take care of them in NYC.
..and don't give me any bullshit about being mean-spirited and all that, this is about sustainability and reason. You don't call for more of the world's poor and uneducated when you're drowning in needy. This is not 1880. It's 2018 and this nation's needs have changed along with the 330,000,000 who now inhabit this country legally.
For those of you voting Democrat on Tuesday, think about what you're voting for in the larger sense of this nation's future.
Do you want to see your grandchildren living in third world conditions with all the misery that implies?
- Thursday, November 01, 2018
Ah yes, this brings me back to New York City of old.
Remember when Wagner, Beame, Koch and Dinkins ruled the day?
I wasn't born until Koch but I do remember my mother rushing us home before sunset.
We will eventually need another Republican like Giuliani to come in to clean up the mess.
Unfortunately, it is more likely a candidate from the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) will have a better chance against a Democrat than any conservative.
- Friday, November 02, 2018
The last post had me looking up how the rest of the wealthy cities handle this and yes it seems most are do or die and not coddling like we do here in NYC.
Love this one for the comments.
Rusia well hidden didn't find much
UK - only 4,750 homeless...
We can go on and on - only the US has an issue to this scale. A lot of these homeless will never do better because let's face it just like the woman in this video they feel housing is owed to them.
If housing is a basic right then why is my rent so high???
- Friday, November 02, 2018
- JQ LLC said...
It can be done. And it can be done without integrating expensive housing with affordable. And even without towers
- Friday, November 02, 2018


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Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau
Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Prinses Mabel van Oranje-Nassau; formerly Mabel Martine Wisse Smit, born Mabel Martine Los, 11 August 1968) is the widow of Prince Friso and sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. She is a prominent human rights activist, widely known for her roles in co-founding War Child Netherlands, the European Council on Foreign Relations, Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage, and for having served as the first Chief Executive Officer of The Elders, a grouping founded by Nelson Mandela and chaired by Kofi Annan. In 2005, the World Economic Forum recognised her as a Young Global Leader. Van Oranje is an advisor to several non-profits, including the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, the Malala Fund, Crisis Action and the Open Society Foundations.[1]
|Princess Mabel
Princess Mabel in 2015
|Mabel Martine Los
11 August 1968
Pijnacker, Netherlands
Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau
(m. 2004; died 2013)
|Countess Luana
Countess Zaria
|Hendrik Cornelis Los
|Florence Malde Gijsberdina Kooman
Extended royal family
HRH Princess Irene
HRH Princess Margriet *
|* Member of the Dutch royal house
Early life
She was born Mabel Martine Los in Pijnacker, the Netherlands. Her parents were Hendrik Cornelis "Henk" Los (27 April 1944 – 18 February 1978) and his wife Florence Malde Gijsberdina "Flos" Kooman (b. 1944) (the daughter of Anthonie Kooman (15 June 1915 – 8 November 1979) and his wife Antoinette Petronella van Woerkom). After Mabel's father died, when she was 9 years old, her mother married in 1984 Peter Wisse Smit (15 October 1939 – 11 November 2000), a Rabobank executive, and Mabel and her sister took their stepfather's surname. Princess Mabel has two younger sisters, Nicoline Los, later Nicoline Wisse Smit (b. 1970) and Eveline Wisse Smit (b. 1982).[2] She grew up in Het Gooi in the central Netherlands.
She studied economics and political science at the University of Amsterdam, graduating summa cum laude in 1993. During her studies she also completed internships at the United Nations, Shell, ABN AMRO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to Dutch, she speaks fluent English, Spanish and French.
During her university years, she showed special interest in human rights situations around the world, and later specialised in Balkan diplomacy and international relations. In 1995 she was present at the peace conference in Dayton, Ohio.
Work and activism
Wisse Smit was co-founder of the European Action Council for Peace in the Balkans in 1994, which was a non-governmental organisation that strove for peace, democracy and stability in the Balkans, and had Margaret Thatcher, Simon Wiesenthal and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing among its members.
In 1995 she was one of the co-founders of War Child Netherlands, she was on the Trustee Board until 1999. In 1997, she was appointed director of EU affairs of the Open Society Institute in Brussels, one of the foundations of Hungarian-American philanthropist George Soros.[3] From 2002 to 2008, Princess Mabel worked in the London branch of the Open Society Institute where she was the International Advocacy Director, to help coordinate all international OSI advocacy activities aimed at international policy change.[4]
The World Economic Forum in Switzerland counted her as one of the hundred "Global Leaders for Tomorrow". She is a member of the worldwide Forum of Young Global Leaders, a thinktank and lobby group that aims to tackle global issues.
She is one of the founding members of the European thinktank European Council on Foreign Relations. She is also a member of the Interpeace Governing Council.[5]
From July 2008 till May 2012 she was the first Chief Executive Officer of The Elders, a group of eminent individuals convened by Nelson Mandela to use their wisdom, independent leadership and experience to tackle some of the world's toughest problems. She oversaw the day-to-day operations for the Elders.[6]
In May 2012, Mabel van Oranje resigned as CEO of The Elders, following the February 2012 accident in which her husband, Prince Friso, was caught in an avalanche and remained hospitalised until his death on 12 August 2013.[7] She continues to be involved with The Elders as a member of its Advisory Council, which she sits on in her capacity as Advisory Committee Chair of Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage.
In 2015 she signed an open letter which the ONE Campaign had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urging them to focus on women as they serve as the head of the G7 in Germany and the AU in South Africa respectively, which will start to set the priorities in development funding before a main UN summit in September 2015 that will establish new development goals for the generation.[8]
After announcing the engagement of Prince Friso with Mabel in June 2003, Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende wrote in a letter to parliament that Mabel Wisse Smit had given "incomplete and incorrect information" about the duration and extent of her contacts with known drug lord, Klaas Bruinsma,[9][10] and that because of this, the government had decided not to seek permission for the marriage from parliament.[11][12] In a letter to the Prime Minister dated 9 October,[13] Prince Friso stated that the couple had given some incomplete information, but had not given any incorrect information nor did they lie. The couple admitted that the sailing friendship with Bruinsma was indeed closer than had been mentioned, but denied a love or sexual relationship. This was later repeated by Wisse Smit in a number of interviews.[14]
According to Dutch law, the government had to submit the couple's marriage request to parliament for its approval, a prerequisite for succession to the throne. Prince Johan Friso said he would marry Smit regardless, and as a result lost his right to become king. He had been second in the order of succession, after his older brother, Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange.
In a report later issued by the Stichting Nederlandse Nieuwsmonitor (Dutch News Monitor Foundation),[15] it was alleged that the Dutch media had contributed to blowing things out of proportion after the prime minister made 'unnuanced' comments during two news conferences. In this period Wisse Smit also received negative publicity by revelations about her affair, which started circa 1993, with married Bosnian UN Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey.
Marriage and children
Mabel Wisse Smit and Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau married in Delft on 24 April 2004. The couple has two daughters:
- Countess Emma Luana Ninette Sophie of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, born 26 March 2005 in London, her godparents are Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands (paternal uncle), Eveline Wisse Smit (maternal half-aunt) Baroness Sophie von der Recke (paternal first cousin once removed) and Emma Bonino (parent's friend)
- Countess Joanna Zaria Nicoline Milou of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg, born 18 June 2006 in London, her godparents are Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (paternal uncle); Prince Jaime, Count of Bardi (her father's maternal first cousin) Nicoline Wisse Smit (maternal aunt); Ruben Amerling and Maria Luz Luano (friends of her parents)
Because he did not ask the Dutch parliament for permission to marry, Prince Friso ceased being a member of the royal house and forfeited his and his future children's succession rights. Therefore, neither Princess Mabel nor their daughters are members of the royal house. Prince Friso died in 2013.
Titles, style, and names
Since her marriage, Mabel has used the style of Royal Highness and the courtesy titles of Princess of Orange-Nassau, Countess of Orange-Nassau, Lady van Amsberg. She was not legally created a princess, but it is customary for wives and widows of members of the royal family to take the titles of their husbands. It was decided that their children each would receive the titles of Count or Countess of Orange-Nassau and Jonkheer or Jonkvrouw van Amsberg.
Honours and awards
Netherlands : King Willem-Alexander Investiture Medal (30 April 2013).
- In 2014 Mabel of Orange was nominated for the Toastmasters' Communication Award by the Dutch chapter of Toastmasters International for her performance at TEDxAmsterdam. Video available: Mabel van Oranje video talk on how to achieve change at TEDxAmsterdam, 20 November 2009
|Ancestors of Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau
- "Mabel vn Oranje chairperson". Girls Not Brides. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- "Mabel Martine Wisse Smit". GeneAll.net. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- "Mabel Wisse Smit, briljant maar omstreden" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 23 April 2004. Archived from the original on 4 May 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
- "Osf". Osf-london.org. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- Interpeace "Governing Council" Retrieved on 7 February 2012
- "The Elders announce their Chief Executive Officer". TheElders.org. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- "Mabel van Oranje resigns as CEO of The Elders". TheElders.org. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- Tracy McVeigh. "Poverty is sexist: leading women sign up for global equality | Life and style". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- "Prinselijk paar loog over relatie Mabel". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). PCM Uitgevers. 11 October 2003. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
- Gregory Crouch (12 October 2003). "Revelations About Dutch Prince's Fiancée Rattle Royal Family". Netherlands: Nytimes.com. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "BBC reports about "Mabelgate"". BBC News. 10 October 2003. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "BBC reports about the wedding". BBC News. 24 April 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Letter by Friso to prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende, 9 Oktober 2003". Regering.nl. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- Remling, Amanda (20 March 2012). "Dutch Prince Johan Friso: Mabel Wisse Smit Marriage And Other Royal Family Problems". International Business Times. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- Press statement Stichting Nederlandse Nieuwsmonitor about Mabel Wisse Smit 'Tegen onwaarheid is geen kruid gewassen' Archived 5 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mabel Wisse Smit.