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So what does these 2 terms mean? In the world of internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) are the 2 marketing techniques often classified as "technical marketing". Far from traditional marketing, these methods are aimed at maximizing ROI through small changes in gradual processes. Technical Marketing can help your business grow to new heights. However depending on the types and size of your business, one may be more effective than the other, and the amount you spend on one may yield more than the same effort spent on the other. In this article, we are going to explore a few of these and examine these different cases. Before we get started on the cases, here is a basic explanation of both marketing techniques.
SEO - Basically how you optimize your website alongside contents to bring your website up the Search Engine Results Page (SERP). Landing on Higher SERP for specific keywords usually brings in high volume of quality leads from Search Engines.
CRO - Optimizing your website/landing page to increase the conversion rates from the traffic on your website be it filling up the contact form, making an eCommerce purchase, or downloading an information pack.
New Websites
Let's face it, most new websites don't get the traffic new website operators want. Usually promised by web agencies that a website is their portal to the world, a new website(there are exceptions) needs significant work and effort before it'll get the love from their targeted audience. So for new websites, CRO work that yields rate of conversion would not be significant as there is usually a low level a traffic to the website. For new websites, SEO is recommended alongside social media marketing to bring quality leads into the website. Here is a great article from Moz talking how SEO can help build brand authority.
Established Business Sites
Established brands have significant traffic that comes from search engine through branded keywords. These people already know the business and most often the traffic from se.Business brands are recommended to focus their effort on improving their CRO to convert onlooking audience. Improving CRO usually means significantly more customers are converted to paying customers. There are also further ways to increase the spending of existing customers through well place up-selling and cross-selling. CRO effort can be classified into converting new customers or getting existing customers to increase their spending.
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Beewebby's specialist skills in making eCommerce websites and optimization has given us good experience to be working on eCommerce sites for new and established businesses. The ultimate conversion for eCommerce sites is getting customer to spend more and getting more customer to spend. eCommerce sites often run on high resources and site loading speed is a critical factor for most eCommerce sites (especially Magento & WooCommerce sites with a large inventory and plugins). Making sure the customer can get from browsing the products to making a checkout in as few steps as possible will prevent the potential drop off. Getting qualified leads onto the website is also important for eCommerce sites. eCommerce sites also need to consider search competition with marketplace sites eg. eBay and Amazon. Considering if your customers are searching for your products on eBay or Google will ultimately determine if going website only or Omni online channel is will be the highest ROI. Online Omni channels includes selling on eBay, Facebook, and on eCommerce website. Most times, Omni channel eCommerce is the only way to go in today's online landscape.
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Depending on your need and the budget you have for SEO and CRO, it is wise to spend on the one that will yield more ROI. Hopefully after this brief article, you'll have a better idea how to get your online presence and marketing on track.
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From Kautilya to Tata-Mistry spat: Charting the development of corporate governance in India
The Tata-Mistry melee is emblematic of core issue facing commercial India when attempting to implement good corporate governance norms.
The genesis of corporate governance in India can be traced back to Kautilya's Arthshastra. Kautilya, the noted statesman and principal adviser to the Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, believed that the happiness of the king depended on the happiness of his people. He propounded that the King and his ministers must follow a strict code of discipline and always act in the best interest of their subjects.
Parallels can be drawn between the structural hierarchy of ancient India and contemporary corporate anthropoid architecture. The Board of Directors must serve the interests of the company as a whole if everyone is to profit. Though corporate governance norms are essential to the proper working of a company, it took the Indian authorities a fair amount of time to bring it to the forefront of their policy agendas.
At the time of Independence, India had an operational stock market, an active manufacturing sector and a host of well-developed British-derived corporate practices. From 1947-1991, it pursued decidedly socialist industrial and commercial policies such as nationalizing banks to make the State the primary provider of debt and equity capital for private enterprises.
The Government responded to an impending fiscal crisis in 1991 by passing a series of reforms aimed at general economic liberalization with an emphasis on corporate governance norms. This was catalyzed primarily by the growing need for capital by Indian firms and the formation of SEBI.
The first major initiative to codify corporate governance norms was undertaken by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The CII setup a committee to examine corporate governance issues and prescribe a voluntary code of best practices. Drawing heavily from the Anglo-Saxon model of corporate governance, the CII released a document titled Desirable Corporate Governance: A Code in 1998. The comprehensive code focused mainly on listed companies and was not mandatory.
Though the CII Code met with positive reception, a number of stakeholders expressed a preference for a statutorily backed code for corporate governance. Consequently, Sebi setup a committee under the auspice of Kumar Mangalam Birla to promote and raise the standards of good corporate governance. The Birla Committee placed special emphasis on the role of independent directors in board management. In 2000, the recommendations of the committee were accepted by the SEBI board and incorporated into Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement of the Stock Exchanges.
Clause 49 was reviewed and improved upon by the Narayana Murthy committee, which was setup when Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy was the chairman of SEBI. The committee took inspiration from the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, the work of the Cadbury Committee and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (USA).
The incorporation of Clause 49 and its subsequent amendments saw parallel action in a review of the Companies Act, 1956. The Central Government constituted an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. J.J. Irani in 2004 to make recommendations for the new Companies Bill.
The Government of India first introduced the new Companies Bill in Parliament in 2008. However, it lapsed and decision was made to re-introduce the Bill in its original form in 2009. Fate intervened in the form of the Satyam scandal in January 2009, forcing regulators to review the extant regulations (including the new Companies Bill) through the prism of the issues unearthed under the Satyam scandal. This led to a thorough revision of the Companies Bill which was introduced in its final form in the Lok Sabha in 2011.
The Bill received its assent and is now known as the Companies Act, 2013. Most of the provisions under this Act were applicable from April 1st, 2014. The new Act introduced significant changes regarding the board composition of a company with a renewed emphasis on management procedures.
Whilst the changes seemed overly prescriptive, a closer analysis led to the compelling conclusion that the emphasis on board processes would institutionalize good corporate governance and not make governance over-dependent on the presence of certain individuals on the board.
The broad intent of the Act was to strengthen corporate governance in India through the introduction of provisions that would facilitate the inception of transparent and accountable corporations with largely autonomous Board of Directors. The reality however is very far off from what legislators envisioned. A recent survey found that many companies do not adhere to the new norms under the Act.
The Tata-Mistry melee is emblematic of core issue facing commercial India when attempting to implement good corporate governance norms. Mistry's ouster is a corporate governance disaster of such epic proportions, that many top B-Schools in India are using it as a case study for what not to do in such situations. So why is it that India has such a decidedly terrible track record with corporate governance norms?
One writer, Pratip Kar, argues that India has found it difficult to adopt corporate governance best practices because these markedly Anglo-American regulations clash with the national culture. Kar further explains that this sensitive issue of culture is overlooked, if not avoided altogether, when implementing corporate governance best practice, partly because these traditions run deep and, hence, are difficult to address, let alone change. India's distinctive corporate governance issues originate from the high percentage of companies that are family-owned.
Harvard Business School professors Tarun Khanna and Krishna Palepu have suggested that, "concentrated ownership has been an important feature of India's private sector for the past seven decades. . . Concentrated ownership exists . . . because of institutional voids, [such as] the absence of specialized intermediaries in capital markets."
At present, one-third of Indian companies are controlled by one or more family members in concert with one another. Most family owned businesses are unable to discern that there lies a dichotomy between the business and the personal affairs of the family. Thus, decisions are often made to suit the family and not necessarily in the best interest of the firm.
Another issue that exists in current corporate leadership is the rampant resistence to change in working culture that makes it difficult for younger (and often more innovative) executives to influence corporate decision making. Traces of all these issues can be found in the cracks left by the Tata-Mistry fallout. If India Inc is to thrive it will treat the Tata-Mistry disaster as a cautionary tale and learn from its failings.
(The author is the founder of Hammurabi & Solomon and a visiting fellow with the Observer Research Foundation)
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initSection: File Formats (5)
Updated: 2011-01-12
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NAMEinit - Upstart init daemon job configuration
DESCRIPTIONOn startup, the Upstart init(8) daemon reads its job configuration from the /etc/init directory, and watches for future changes using inotify(7).
To be considered by Upstart, files in this directory must have a recognized suffix and may also be present in sub-directories. There are two recognized suffixes:
- *
- Files ending in .conf are called configuration files, or simply "conf files" for short. These are the primary vehicle for specifying a job.
- *
- Files ending in .override are called override files. If an override file is present, the stanzas it contains take precedence over those equivalently named stanzas in the corresponding configuration file contents for a particular job. The main use for override files is to modify how a job will run without having to modify its configuration file directly. See the section Override File Handling below for further details. A job can thus be defined by either:
- [bu]
- A single configuration file.
- [bu]
A single configuration file and a single override file.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any reference to a jobs
configuration can refer both to a configuration file or an override
Each configuration file defines the template for a single service (long-running process or daemon) or task (short-lived process).
Note that a configuration file is not itself a job: it is a description of an environmenta job could be run in. A job is the runtime embodiment of a configuration file.
The configuration file name as displayed by Upstart and associated tooling is taken from its relative path within the directory without the extension. For example a configuration file /etc/init/rc-sysinit.conf is named rc-sysinit, while a configuration file /etc/init/net/apache.conf is named net/apache. Since override files only modify the way a configuration file is interpreted, they are not named.
Configuration files are plain text and should not be executable.
Configuration File FormatEach line begins with a configuration stanza and continues until either the end of the line or a line containing a closing stanza. Line breaks within a stanza are permitted within single or double quotes, or if preceeded by a blackslash.
If a stanza is duplicated, the last occurence will be used. Unrecognized stanzas will generate parse errors, which will stop a job from running.
Stanzas and their arguments are delimited by whitespace, which consists of one or more space or tab characters which are otherwise ignored unless placed within single or double quotes.
Comments begin with a `#' and continue until the end of the line. Blank lines and lines consisting only of whitespace or comments are ignored.
Process definitionThe primary use of jobs is to define services or tasks to be run by the init(8) daemon. Each job may have one or more different processes run as part of its lifecycle, with the most common known as the main process.
The main process is defined using either the exec or script stanzas, only one of which is permitted. These specify the executable or shell script that will be run when the job is considered to be running. Once this process terminates, the job stop.
All processes are run with the full job environment available as environment variables in their process.
- exec COMMAND [ ARG ]...
This stanza defines the process to be run as the name of an executable
on the filesystem, and zero or more arguments to be passed to it. Any
special characters, e.g. quotes or `$' specified will result in the
entire command being passed to a shell for expansion.
exec /usr/sbin/acpid -c $EVENTSDIR -s $SOCKET
- script ... end script
This stanza defines the process to be run as a shell script that will
be executed using
shell option is always used, so any command that fails will terminate
the script.
The script stanza appears on its own on a line, the script is everything up until the first end script stanza appearing on its own on a line.
script dd bs=1 if=/proc/kmsg of=$KMSGSINK exec /sbin/klogd -P $KMSGSINK end script
There an additional four processes that may be run as part of the job's lifecycle. These are specified as the process name, followed by an exec or script stanza.
- pre-start exec|script...
- This process will be run after the job's starting(7) event has finished, but before the main process is run. It is typically used to prepare the environment, such as making necessary directories.
- post-start exec|script...
- This process will be run before the job's started(7) event is emitted, but after the main process has been spawned. It is typically used to send necessary commands to the main process, or to delay the started(7) event until the main process is ready to receive clients.
- pre-stop exec|script...
- This process is run if the job is stopped by an event listed in its stop on stanza or by the stop(8) command. It will be run before the job's stopping(7) event is emitted and before the main process is killed. It is typically used to send any necessary shutdown commands to the main process, and it may also call the start(8) command without arguments to cancel the stop.
- post-stop exec|script...
This process is run after the main process has been killed and before
the job's
event is emitted. It is typically used to clean up the environment,
such as removing temporary directories.
All of these process, including the main process, are optional. Services without a main process will appear to be running until they are stopped, this is commonly used to define states such as runlevels. It's quite permissable to have no main process, but to have pre-start and post-stop processes for the state.
pre-start exec ifup -a post-stop exec ifdown -a
Event definitionJobs can be manually started and stopped at any time by a system adminstrator using the. start(8) and stop(8) tools, however it is far more useful for jobs to be started and stopped automatically by the init(8) daemon when necessary.
This is done by specifying which events should cause your job to be started, and which cause your process to be stopped again.
The set of possible events is limitless, however there are a number of standard events defined by the init(8) daemon and telinit(8) tools that you will want to use.
When first started, the init(8) daemon will emit the startup(7) event. This will activate jobs that implement System V compatibility and the runlevel(7) event. As jobs are started and stopped, the init(8) daemon will emit the starting(7), started(7), stopping(7) and stopped(7) events on their behalf.
- start on EVENT [[KEY=]VALUE]... [and|or...]
start on
stanza defines the set of events that will cause the job to be automatically
started. Each
is given by its name. Multiple events are permitted using the
operators, and complex expressions may be performed with parentheses (within
which line breaks are permitted).
You may also match on the environment variables contained within the event by specifying the KEY and expected VALUE. If you know the order in which the variables are given to the event you may omit the KEY.
VALUE may contain wildcard matches and globs as permitted by fnmatch(3) and may expand the value of any variable defined with the env stanza.
Negation is permitted by using != between the KEY and VALUE.
start on started gdm or started kdm start on device-added SUBSYSTEM=tty DEVPATH=ttyS* start on net-device-added INTERFACE!=lo
- stop on EVENT [[KEY=]VALUE]... [and|or...]
stop on
stanza defines the set of events that will cause the job to be automatically
stopped. It has the same syntax as
start on.
VALUE may additionally expand the value of any variable that came from the job's start environment (either the event or the command that started it).
stop on stopping gdm or stopping kdm stop on device-removed DEVPATH=$DEVPATH
Job environmentEach job is run with the environment from the events or commands that started it. In addition, you may define defaults in the job which may be overridden later and specify which environment variables are exported into the events generated for the job.
The special UPSTART_EVENTS environment variable contains the list of events that started the job, it will not be present if the job was started manually.
In addition, the pre-stop and post-stop scripts are run with the environment of the events or commands that stopped the job. THe UPSTART_STOP_EVENTS environment variable contains the list of events that stopped the job, it will not be present if the job was stopped manually.
All jobs also contain the UPSTART_JOB and UPSTART_INSTANCE environment variables, containing the name of the job and instance. These are mostly used by the initctl(8) utility to default to acting on the job the commands are called from.
- env KEY=VALUE
- Defines a default environment variable, the value of which may be overriden by the event or command that starts the job.
- export KEY
- Exports the value of an environment variable into the starting(7), started(7), stopping(7) and stopped(7) events for this job.
Services, tasks and respawningJobs are services by default. This means that the act of starting the job is considered to be finished when the job is running, and that even exiting with a zero exit status means the service will be respawned.
- task
This stanza may be used to specify that the job is a
instead. This means that the act of starting the job is not considered
to be finished until the job itself has been run and stopped again, but
that existing with a zero exit status means the task has completed
successfully and will not be respawned.
The start(8) command, and any starting(7) or stopping(7) events will block only until a service is running or until a task has finished.
- respawn
- A service or task with this stanza will be automatically started if it should stop abnormally. All reasons for a service stopping, except the stop(8) command itself, are considered abnormal. Tasks may exit with a zero exit status to prevent being respawned.
- respawn limit COUNT INTERVAL
Respawning is subject to a limit, if the job is respawned more than
times in
seconds, it will be considered to be having deeper problems and will
be stopped. Default COUNT is 10. Default INTERVAL is 5 seconds.
This only applies to automatic respawns and not the restart(8) command.
- normal exit STATUS|SIGNAL...
Additional exit statuses or even signals may be added, if the job
process terminates with any of these it will not be considered to have
failed and will not be respawned.
normal exit 0 1 TERM HUP
InstancesBy default, only one instance of any job is permitted to exist at one time. Attempting to start a job when it's already starting or running results in an error. Note that a job is considered to be running if its pre-start process is running.
Multiple instances may be permitted by defining the names of those instances. If an instance with the same name is not already starting or running, a new instance will be started instead of returning an error.
- instance NAME
This stanza defines the names of instances, on its own its not particularly
useful since it would just define the name of the single permitted instance,
expands any variable defined in the job's environment.
These will often be variables that you need to pass to the process anyway, so are an excellent way to limit the instances.
instance $CONFFILE exec /sbin/httpd -c $CONFFILE
instance $TTY exec /sbin/getty -8 38300 $TTY
These jobs appear in the initctl(8) output with the instance name in parentheses, and have the INSTANCE environment variable set in their events.
DocumentationUpstart provides several stanzas useful for documentation and external tools.
- description DESCRIPTION
This stanza may contain a description of the job.
description "This does neat stuff"
- author AUTHOR
This stanza may contain the author of the job, often used as a contact
for bug reports.
author "Scott James Remnant <[email protected]>"
- version VERSION
This stanza may contain version information about the job, such as revision
control or package version number. It is not used or interpreted by
in any way.
version "$Id$"
- emits EVENT...
All processes on the system are free to emit their own events by using the
tool, or by communicating directly with the
This stanza allows a job to document in its job configuration what events it emits itself, and may be useful for graphing possible transitions.
- usage USAGE
This stanza may contain the text used by
initctl(8) usage
command. This text may be also shown when commands
usage "tty DEV=ttyX - where X is console id"
Process environmentMany common adjustments to the process environment, such as resource limits, may be configured directly in the job rather than having to handle them yourself.
- console output|owner
By default the standard input, output and error file descriptors of jobs
are connected to
If this stanza is specified, they are connected to /dev/console instead.
console owner is special, it not only connects the job to the system console but sets the job to be the owner of the system console, which means it will receive certain signals from the kernel when special key combinations such as Control-C are pressed.
- umask UMASK
- A common configuration is to set the file mode creation mask for the process. UMASK should be an octal value for the mask, see umask(2) for more details.
- nice NICE
- Another common configuration is to adjust the process's nice value, see nice(1) for more details.
- oom ADJUSTMENT|never
Normally the OOM killer regards all processes equally, this stanza
advises the kernel to treat this job differently.
ADJUSTMENT may be an integer value from -16 (very unlikely to be killed by the OOM killer) up to 14 (very likely to be killed by the OOM killer). It may also be the special value never to have the job ignored by the OOM killer entirely.
- chroot DIR
Runs the job's processes in a
environment underneath
Note that DIR must have all the necessary system libraries for the process to be run, often including /bin/sh
- chdir DIR
- Runs the job's processes with a working directory of DIR instead of the root of the filesystem.
- limit LIMIT SOFT|unlimited HARD|unlimited
Sets initial system resource limits for the job's processes.
may be one of
Limits are specified as both a SOFT value and a HARD value, both of which are integers. The special value unlimited may be specified for either.
Override File HandlingOverride files allow a jobs environment to be changed without modifying the jobs configuration file. Rules governing override files:
- [bu]
- If a job is embodied with only a configuration file, the contents of this file define the job.
- [bu]
- If an override files exists where there is no existing cofiguration file, the override file is ignored.
- [bu]
If both a configuration file and an override file exist for a job
and both files are syntactically correct:
- [bu]
- stanzas in the override file will take precedence over stanzas present in the corresponding configuration file.
- [bu]
- stanzas in the override file which are not present in the corresponding configuration file will be honoured when the job runs.
- [bu]
- If both a configuration file and an override file exist for a job and subsequently the override file is deleted, the configuration file is automatically reloaded with the effect that any changes introduced by the override file are undone and the configuration file alone now defines the job.
- [bu]
- If both a configuration file and an override file exist for a job and subsequently the configuration file is deleted, a new instance of the job can no longer be started (since without a corresponding configuration file an override file is ignored).
- [bu]
If both a configuration file and an override file exist for a job and
any of the contents of the override file are invalid, the override file
is ignored and only the contents of the configuration file are
- kill timeout INTERVAL
- Specifies the interval between sending the job's main process the SIGTERM and SIGKILL signals when stopping the running job. Default is 5 seconds.
- expect stop
Specifies that the job's main process will raise the
signal to indicate that it is ready.
will wait for this signal before running the job's post-start script,
or considering the job to be running.
init(8) will send the process the SIGCONT signal to allow it to continue.
- expect daemon
Specifies that the job's main process is a daemon, and will fork twice
after being run.
will follow this daemonisation, and will wait for this to occur before
running the job's post-start script or considering the job to be running.
Without this stanza init(8) is unable to supervise daemon processes and will believe them to have stopped as soon as they daemonise on startup.
- expect fork
Specifies that the job's main process will fork once after being run.
will follow this fork, and will wait for this to occur before
running the job's post-start script or considering the job to be running.
Without this stanza init(8) is unable to supervise forking processes and will believe them to have stopped as soon as they fork on startup.
BUGSThe and and or operators allowed with start on and stop on do not work intuitively: operands to the right of either operator are only evaluated once and state information is then discarded. This can lead to jobs with complex start on or stop on conditions not behaving as expected when restarted. For example, if a job encodes the following condition:
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The Woodward fiasco is different only in that a few liberals now feel that, given that Obama need not face election again, they should be allowed to salvage some journalistic integrity by mild cross-examination and pathetic eleventh-hour confessions of past White House pressure. Or, in the words of journalist Mark Halperin, writing of the Woodward affair, "It's a little embarrassing none of the rest of us was as aggressive as he was." Four years ago it was a little embarrassing; now it is only predictable.
Cannot Obama be somewhat magnanimous and give our modern-day Nazgûl a few face-saving measures after they have sold their souls on so many occasions when it counted? Of course not; emaciated wraiths remain wraiths. Dissent is equated with a sort of disloyalty among the supposedly kindred minds of fellow culture warriors. By questioning motives, they have earned justifiable rebuke — or worse.
You see, in the worldview of Barack Obama, he has only so much time to protect the helpless and, for the first time in our history, transform us into a fair and just America — a monumental task that can brook no reactionary dissent, especially among those who certainly should know better and had so long ago pledged their fealty.


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At The Worst Possible Moment
July 4, 2006
Day 279
The big event of the day was the World Cup semifinal between Germany and Italy. Ax was especially interested in seeing the game. In fact, the only reason he stuck around Santa Ana today was to watch it. We found a restaurant near the hotel with a TV set… Read More »


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Autumn Lawn Care
Autumn is an ideal time to examine the lawn for summer wear and tear, and carrying out gardening work in September will allow the grass to respond to treatment before soil temperatures fall too low.
'Thatch' (old grass stems) can build-up on lawns between grass roots and foliage. Regular raking (left) keeps levels at an acceptable level, but a layer greater than 1cm (0.5in) can impede water and fertiliser penetration. To remove such build-up rake vigorously but carefully with a spring-tine rake. For larger areas powered tools are available as single units or mower attachments.
Compacted lawns benefit from spiking to deter summer drought and winter waterlogging. For an average lawn aeration every two to three years should be adequate. Concentrate on areas that receive the most wear.
Small areas can be spiked with a garden fork (see photograph above right), spacing holes 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. On waterlogged soils use a hollow-tine aerator (see photograph above left) every three to four years. This extracts plugs of soil from the lawn. After hollow-tining sweep up the plugs then top-dress with a sandy mixture to improve air and moisture penetration.
Top dressing
Top dressing corrects surface irregularities and improves the texture of difficult soils, consequently encouraging greater rooting and thickening of turf. A simple mixture is three parts sandy loam, six parts sharp sand and one part compost or leafmould (by volume). Apply 2-3kg per sq m, working the dressing in well with the back of a rake.


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Work Permit Application
Link for Work Permit on District Website
Do you need a work permit? Just go to the district website for the application and instructions. During the school year the permits can be processed by Chris Watson in the Counseling office. During the summer months please see the district website for instructions.
During the School Year
To obtain a work permit: Print the work permit worksheet.
After completely filling out your portion, your employer's portion, and your parent's portion – bring the worksheet to Mrs Watson in the Counseling Office. The information entered in the worksheet is used to create the actual work permit that your employer will need. The turnaround time is 24 hours.
During June & July in the Summer:
If you need a work permit processed after the last day of school, take your fully completed work permit worksheet to Educational Services (bldg C) at the District Office, 699 Old Orchard Drive in Danville. It's located on the northwest corner of the Sycamore Valley Road and Old Orchard Drive intersection. The district office phone number is 552-2914.
Entertainment Industry
A separate work permit application for the entertainment industry is found here. After completion by the parent and school representative (or district office during summer), this application will need to be mailed or presented to any office of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement for issuance of your work permit. Work permits will be issued within 3 business days and mailed to you. Please include a pre-addressed, stamped envelope. The nearest office is located at 1515 Clay Street in Oakland.
To find out additional information from the California Department of Labor and frequently asked questions from the California Department of Education.


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18162 61B Avenue, Surrey Listing #: R2509695
This cozy and tastefully remodeled single family home sits on a large flat 7275 sf lot with 60 feet front & 120 depth. Large backyard area with insulated shed. Quality renovation includes kitchen with quartz counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, contemporary laminate flooring, double vinyl windows, new roof and PVC plumbing. Perfect for a starting family with 3 decent sized bedrooms and a full washroom upstairs. Recently renovated 2 Bed suite, has new appliances. Short walk to Lord Tweedsmuir secondary and elementary schools. Short commutes to Rec center, Shopping and Bus. Lots of potential possibilities in this great location. Won't last. Open House Sat. 1-3 pm & Sun. 1- 4 pm
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How to Call on Skype to Another Person on Skype
Using Skype to facilitate your company's communication needs is an effective way to minimize phone bills. The service functions using VoIP -- or Voice Over Internet Protocol -- technology and is compatible with all computer and mobile operating systems. While payment is required for features like landline calling and international conversations, calls to other users who are actively signed in to Skype are free.
Initiating the Call
Make a call on a PC by selecting the name of the contact and then clicking the "Call" button at the bottom of the profile information that appears in the main Skype window. On a Mac, hover over the contact's profile photo and select "Call" from the drop-down menu of calling options. You will then hear ringing until the call is answered and a control bar will display at the bottom of your screen. When you're done talking, click the red handset icon to hang up.
Calling from a Mobile Device
Mobile Skype-to-Skype calls are established in much the same way as those from a computer. Launch your Skype app and tap the name of the contact you want to call, paying close attention to the icons indicating Skype availability. On an iOS or BlackBerry device, tap "Voice Call" to connect with the user. On both Android and Windows Phone, tap the blue phone icon and select "Call Skype" from the available calling options.
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These mashed potatoes will change your life. Creamy, tons of flavor, and seriously the easiest slow cooker mashed potatoes you will ever make – you'll never go back to boiling and smashing!
This recipe is life changing! At least for me it was. For a long time I avoided making mashed potatoes as a side dish in our house because I hated the peeling and boiling and smashing process. It was too time consuming for me for a side dish and I'd rather spend that time working on my main entree to be honest. Or hanging out with my husband… or reading a book… or eating chocolate….. There are quite a few things I could think of doing with the time that might be spent laboring over mashed potatoes.
But this recipe? Literally changed my life. So thank you, slow cooker mashed potatoes, I owe you big time.
Of course my husband is probably not all that grateful that this recipe changed our lives. For some reason he isn't head over heels in love with the idea of having mashed potatoes as a side to every. single. meal. What?? You don't want mashed potatoes with pizza? Who are you??
Try a normal human being. That's who he is. But it's okay, because after the initial oh-my-gosh-this-is-amazing-I-can't-stop-making-mashed-potatoes phase, you will then enter the I've-got-an-ace-up-my-sleeve-and-I-call-it-slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes phase. And that my friends, is a very good phase to be in.
These slow cooker mashed potatoes require, seriously, 7 minutes of preparation. All you have to do is cut up your potatoes – you don't even have to peel them if you don't want to – and then let them cook for a few hours. When they're done, you come back, dump the last few ingredients in, and whip those babies up in a matter of about 1 minute. The end. Perfect mashed potatoes every single time. No peeling, no boiling, no mashing. Just a whole lot of amazing mashed potato eating going on. Once you try these, you will never need another mashed potato recipe for as long as you live.
What people are saying about these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
"Wow! Just made this tonight and it was so very easy and fabulous. Thank you so much." – Rowena
"O M G…..easiest way to make mashed potatoes EVER!!! They are delicious and I can't wait to make them again!!!" – Dawn
"Oh my goodness – I tried this today (Thanksgiving!), just so we could open up some stove top space… and they are WONDERFUL! SO tasty. And beyond easy! Thanks for sharing this!" – Laura
"Genius! Tried this out last night to go along with my slow cooker Salisbury steaks and they were fantastic! I'd love to link to your recipe with my next blog post! So yummy, thanks for sharing!" – Sarah
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces (you can peel them but I never do - I love red potato skins in my mashed potatoes!)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chopped potatoes. Cover and cook 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
- Add sour cream, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Use a hand mixer to blend together all ingredients. (Please see note below recipe!) Give them a taste and add more salt if desired. Serve plain, or with any favorite toppings such as gravy, or cheese and bacon. OR - check out my brand new variation - [url:1]Slow Cooker Buttery Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes[/url]!
***RECIPE UPDATE*** A few readers have written in with a question about their potatoes tasting great but the consistency turning out "like glue" – I've never had this happen to my mashed potatoes but I did a little bit of research and found some information about how to avoid "gluey" potatoes. Click HERE for some of my tips!
***RECIPE UPDATE*** Some readers have reported that their potatoes were not nearly done cooking after 3-4 hours and not soft enough to mash at this point. After asking around and doing some digging, I've concluded that in most if not all of these instances, an older crockpot was being used (older than 3-5 years). Newer crockpots should have no issue cooking the potatoes fully in about 3 hours.
Try these other holiday side dishes…
Slow Cooker Buttery Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
And don't forget the turkey leftovers!


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Children and carer responsibilities
The things to consider about caring responsibilities are:
Do you constantly worry about a family member or relative?
Do you provide emotional support on the phone?
Do you travel home at weekends to help look after someone? Would this continue if you were to start a course?**
If you answered 'yes' to any of thees questions, you may be a carer.
There is help available. If you have children or have carer responsibilities, then whichever institution you choose to take your next study steps with, will be able to offer a range of support packages. This ranges from teams, your allocated college, academic supervisor, the student union, or colleagues in student services. There is also likely to be a dedicated contact with responsibility for supporting students with caring responsibilities.
Here at the University of York for example, we offer all of these services, as well as working very closely with the York Carers Centre and this partnership provides monthly Carers' Cafes on campus. Wherever you live in the world, there will be similar services available to you, both within your university of choice, local college, or local authority.
Read the linked testimonial of a student carer returning to education and working through some of the difficulties while on the course.
Share any experiences you have as either a carer of children, or other adults, or of a time when one of your own primary carers managed home responsibilities with study. What impact has that had on you in terms of your journey back into education now?
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A beautifully American-made electric guitar with specs that make them sought after and prized, the Fender American Elite Series is an instrument that will stand the test of time.
These superb instruments include Noiseless pickups, a C and D hybrid neck that is fast and easy to play, special contours and a range of knock-out finishes.
If you are serious about your playing, the Fender American Elite Series is a must-see.


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Awesome model train layouts made in Swiss model railroading and railway modelling style
In the history of railway and railroad construction, we must recognize that the most beautiful and the most ingenious railway lines have been built in Switzerland. There are many tourists who visit Switzerland only because of the railway tracks. Therefore, it's not a surprise that there is a separate genre in model building, namely Swiss model railroading or Swiss railway modelling. In this video, Pilentum presents three model railway layouts in HO scale, narrow gauge, showing special structures and places of the Swiss railway. You can recognize the places by identifying the name signs at the miniature railway stations.


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Jeffrey Elliot and Robby Cook, authors of The Complete Guide to Sushi and Sashimi, talk about how to order at a sushi restaurant and how to experiment with making your own at home.
Our guests today are Jeffrey Elliot, author of the Complete Book of Knife Skills, and Robby Cook, executive sushi chef at the renowned NYC restaurant Morimoto. Together, they are the authors of The Complete Guide to Sushi and Sashimi. They're here to tell us about both how to order at a sushi restaurant and how to experiment with making your own sushi and sashimi at home.
First, let's learn about the lingo. Sushi, which means "vinegared rice," always includes rice, whether individual pieces or rolls. Sliced raw fish, cooked fish, vegetables, or other ingredients are sashimi, usually garnished with shredded daikon, shiso leaves, and fresh wasabi. Nigiri refers to hand-formed single pieces of fish or seafood on sushi rice. Maki refers to any type of sushi made into rolls.
Tips for Ordering Sushi:
1) The restaurant should look clean and not smell fishy.
2) Judge a restaurant's methods and ingredients by the quality of its nori, its sushi rice, and its tamago, a many-layered egg pancake that is complex to make and should be created in-house.
3) When ordering, trust the chef if you're sitting at the sushi bar. Don't order too much sushi all at once.
4) There's a traditional order to eating sushi. Start with lighter sashimi, then move into sushi and nigiri pieces, followed by rolls and maki. When it comes to flavor, you also want to start light: with leaner fish like yellowfish and yellowtail, then moving into tuna, then mackerel and shellfish. You then move on with sweeter items like eel and tamago, and finish with a roll or a hand roll.
5) You only need to use chopsticks for sashimi. Everything else can and should be eaten by hand!
6) Don't mix wasabi with the soy sauce, dab it directly onto the fish.
Tips for Making Sushi:
1) Acquire a rice cooker to make sushi rice easily and consistently. A sharp knife is also key.
2) You can get smaller filets of fish at many Asian markets. Look for bright color and firm flesh. Start with fish that you like to eat cooked, and preferably ones that are local to your community.
3) Lightly boiled shrimp is an underrated ingredient for sushi, and a great option if you don't want to start with raw fish.
Check out this handmade sushi slideshow for a walk-through of how to make your very own sushi at home.
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Rather than go the way of After You with cute tables, fluffy pillows and soft pop, Pearl Bakery opted for a "small is beautiful" approach complimented with tasty food. And both approaches seem to be working. Sure, Pearl Bakery isn't opening branches in Siam Paragon and the Ari Villa like its fellow competitor, but proprietor Kaimook Pongstaporn has a devoted following including some Thai celebrities, rumor has it. We envision Thaitanium coming in on Sunday morning and eating cupcakes and this makes us happy.
Her small bakery has a few indoor tables and an outdoor backyard patio that's pleasantly leafy and a good place to read or work. The kitchen is right behind the display case in full view, so if you want to brush up on some of your baking techniques just grab a chair and watch the yeast rise.
In addition to being right around the corner from the recently reviewed Thanying , Pearl Bakery benefits from being across the street from Bangkok Christian College as they derive a lot of business from students, faculty and parents. Pearl is on Soi Srivieng, which is right behind Sathorn Road and connects to Surasak Road.
Desserts are their strong point, and Reese's has nothing on their chocolate peanut butter cups (25baht). The hazelnut chocolate cake (65 baht) tastes smooth, if cake can taste smooth, but could certainly use more hazelnut to give it a more robust flavor. If it's cheesecake, it will be popular in Thailand. However the red berry cheesecake (95 baht) definitely earns its stripes, even if nothing can top New York Cheesecake's imported heart attack facilitator.
Pearl Bakery does quite a few main dishes and sandwiches as well, with chicken stew with rice (70 baht) and baked spinach (120 baht) standing out.
At these prices and with this convenient location, Pearl Bakery has carved a niche for itself in the expanding boutique bakery buffet of Bangkok.
Location: 8 Soi Srivieng, one block north of Sathorn Road close to Surasak Road.
Mass transit: Surasak BTS
Hours: 6 am-6 pm daily
Phone: 081-449-0444
Website: www.facebook.com/pearlbakery
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pearlbakery
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MUNCIE, Ind. – An arrest has been made in connection with the slaying of a Muncie teenager on July 2, 2015.
Authorities confirm 18-year-old William C. Balfour III was taken into custody Friday night on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Christian Michael Orebaugh.
Arrest records obtained by the Muncie Star Press show Balfour is facing a felony murder charge, as well as three other counts, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and criminal confinement, all resulting in serious bodily injury.
This is the second time Balfour has been arrested in connection with Orebaugh's death. Twelve days after the killing, he was preliminarily charged with murder, but was transferred from the county jail to the juvenile detention center, where he was held on unrelated allegations.
Another teen, Darious Anthony Covington, was arrested for his alleged role in the slaying. He was formally charged with felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and two counts accusing him of "aiding, inducing or causing" robbery and criminal confinement.
Covington was set to stand trial Monday, but court records show the trial has been canceled.


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The Cambodian government has extended its sympathy to four countries affected by
the powerful tsunami that decimated seaside towns across Asia on December 26. Prime
Minister Hun Sen sent separate letters to the leaders of Thailand, India, Indonesia
and Sri Lanka to express sympathy for their losses. He also pledged donations of
$10,000 in aid to each country on behalf of the royal government. As the Post went
to print, the death toll from the tragedy stood at 116,000 and rising.


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Welcome to Fowey river hire where anyone can have a fabulous fun day on the river. Great for all outdoor adventurers looking to explore Cornwall. We are a friendly family run business set in the heart of Fowey. We have a large selection of kayaks, stand up paddle boards and self drive boats to hire. You can discover your very own adventure or join one of our guided kayak tours with an accompanying safety boat and guide, perfect for those with little or no experience. Whether you self hire or go guided, We will give you the advice to ensure you have a very memorable adventure.
So why not gather some friends or family this week and explore the beautiful Fowey river? A perfect mix of sight seeing and adventure. A day spent boating kayaking or stand up paddle boarding on Cornwall's beautiful Fowey estuary takes a lot of beating. Kids love crabbing from the boats, Mums will love choosing the perfect spot for a picnic and Dads love being a captain for a day.
Fowey River Hire Opening Times and Prices
Easter to October
9.30 am to 5.00pm – Evening Hires and Paddles July/August
Boat Hires from £25
Kayaks & Paddle board Hire from £15
Guided Kayak Tours Adult £25 under 16yrs £15 and Under 6yrs Free
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Getting in Touch with Fowey River Hire
Here's how you can get in contact with Fowey River Hire.
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Where to find Fowey River Hire
Sat Nav Postcode: PL23 1AH
Latitude: 50.3359337, Longitude: -4.6345401
The Fowey River Hire Boathouse - Kayak, Sup and Boat self hire
Our boathouse hire centre is located in the middle of Fowey town centre on Albert Quay, opposite the floating pontoon dock and short stay car park [up to 2hrs] Pl23 1AJ.
We recommend avoiding driving through Fowey Town Centre as it can be very busy in summer and is one way system. Our advice is to follow the sign posts for the Bodinnick car ferry from the roundabout near the petrol station at the very top of Fowey. This will lead you in to the back of Fowey to the Caffa mill & Old station yard car parks PL23 1DF. Ideally positioned on the flat and within easy walking distance, you just need follow the road into town.
Guided River Expeditions
Our brand new activity centre is based within the public conveniences in Caffa mill car park, next door to the Bodinnick car ferry terminal and boat launching slipway. Please follow the directions above to avoid driving through Fowey town centre.
47 Fore street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH.
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Reviews & Testimonials
At John Wilkinson Heating Services we work hard to provide a first class service and we are proud of the reputation we have. Here are just some of the reviews and testimonials that we have received from our many happy customers:
Great Service
Last week my tenant reported that she had no hot water or heating. Within 3 days JW had visited the house, identified the problem and sourced the necessary parts to fix the problem. From the first phone call both myself and the tenant received excellent customer service. The final price was as quoted, not always the case as experienced from other companies in this segment. They even went further by providing portable heaters which my tenant and her young children were most grateful for. Many thanks.
David Jenkins
Very Good & Professional
There were three guys who came on time and finished the work before the deadline they gave us. They explained in detail the operation of the boiler and waited for it to run for an hour to make sure everything was running properly.
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Going the Extra Mile
This company bent over backwards for us! They fitted the boiler and checked it was all in running order for an hour while they explained the operation of the boiler and did the paperwork. They disposed of the old boiler for us and cleaned up after themselves leaving the place spotless. These guys really do go the extra mile. Very helpful and cheerful staff too. Recommend this company no problem. Thanks!
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Love Your Spots Cheetah Midi Skirt
We can't get enough of cheetah prints, so why not just continue to add pieces to your wardrobe. This silk like fabric and midi length makes this skirt super versatile and easy to wear. Paired with a tank top, or a cropped oversized sweater, this skirt will be your go to all night long.
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I just got back from the 2012 Association of Personal Historian's conference in St. Louis where I enjoyed five days of commiserating with fellow personal historians on all facets of collecting and preserving family histories.
There were so many wonderful presentations (too many to comment on here), but one of my favorites was presented on the last day of the conference. Haliday Douglas, a teacher at City Academy in St. Louis, shared with us a documentary that he and his then sixth-grade students produced two years ago. The Experiences That Shaped Us features interviews with leaders in the Civil Rights Movement in St. Louis. The students interviewed these community leaders about their experiences in the 50s and 60s–experiences that shaped the city of St. Louis and the world these young people inhabit today.
Three of the young filmmakers described how the interviewing experience enriched their appreciation of sacrifices made centuries before they were born–sacrifices that make possible the opportunities they have today. Watching the documentary and listening to Douglas and his students describe their journey was an emotional thought-provoking experience. It brought to mind the powerful history lessons that young people can acquire through studying and writing personal histories. Real life stories are so much richer than homogenized stories found in school history books especially when those stories come from people you know or people who lived in your community.
If you get a chance to view The Experiences That Shaped Us and I certainly hope you will, don't miss it.


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If that's the case why would Yanited turn down the £5m we offered (according to baconface himself) flatly then? Nah, they were confident about getting the full £6m. Which leads one to think...Would have been the same as Bostock when Jordan stupidly declined our offer of a mil, went to tribunal and got peanuts.
Fergie asked for £6m but the tribunal would have said no more than £1m imo.
I'm all for screwing the dirtiest transfer operators in memory, but I have a horrible feeling that this could haunt us.
If there is a trail that links his move to Liege with us then I worry the FA could p.unish us for not acting within the spirit of the rules in some way.
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The UK's original manufacturer BIM content library bimstore have announced their position as Gold Sponsor for Revit Technology Conference's Building Content Summit next month.
A news post on bimstore's official website revealed the news, with the company describing themselves as "super proud" to confirm their sponsor status, just one of "some pretty big developments" that are in their near future.
The Building Content Summit will be the perfect promotional platform for bimstore to share their views on BIM content and evoke conversation with an entirely new audience, as the conference takes place in Washington, USA.
As they have been named as Gold Sponsors, this means that bimstore will deliver the Keynote Speech, although the speaker representing the business has yet to be confirmed.
Marketing Coordinator for bimstore, Joanna Marshall commented on the news, stating: "We're really excited about attending and making the most of this rare opportunity to share opinions at this event wholly dedicated to improving BIM content for all."
More information on RTC's Building Content Summit can be found here.
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Reviewing And Reassessing Your Assets
(NAPSI)—The start of a new year—or any time—is a good time to review the various components in your financial plan.
Three Things To Think About
Here are three smart steps to consider:
1. Try to save 15 percent of your gross income, including any company match, in your retirement accounts. Contribute at least enough to receive any company match and increase your contributions by 2 percent each year, suggests Stuart Ritter, CFP, a senior financial planner with T. Rowe Price. Bear in mind, he says, that each year, the IRS updates the maximum amount you can contribute to your workplace retirement plan accounts. When you reach age 50, you're eligible to make additional "catch-up" contributions. Note, T. Rowe Price provides neither legal nor tax advice.
2. Remember, a lot can change in a year, including parts of your life that may impact your estate plan. Review your beneficiary designations, the titles on your accounts, and ownership of your assets to ensure your latest wishes are reflected.
3. Make sure your asset allocation is still on track for your goals and risk tolerance. Fluctuations in the market can shift your investment mix from its original target proportion, so you may need to rebalance your portfolio to maintain your intended allocation.
It may pay to review your financial assets and how they're allocated at least once a year.
"Checking in on your investment allocations annually helps you maintain a level of market risk that fits your personal situation and goals," adds Judith Ward, CFP, a senior financial planner with T. Rowe Price.
Trimming investments that have been doing well may seem counterintuitive but it's actually following the tried-and-true strategy of selling high and buying low. Most importantly, consistent rebalancing offers a way to be more disciplined and minimize the emotional aspects of investing.
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It is relatively straightforward to automatically deploy a locally stored folder of RDL files to a reporting server without having to manually upload each one.
To do this we need to create two files.
- .bat file to set off RS.exe
- .rss file that holds the scripting information that is required
Create a folder on the c drive of your SSRS folder called DBAFire or similar.
In that folder take the text from below and put into a .bat file.
@echo off ::Script Variables SET LOGFILE="C:\DBAFire\RS Scripter log.txt" SET REPORTSERVER=http://localhost/ReportServer SET RS="RS.EXE" SET TIMEOUT=60 ::Clear Log file IF EXIST %logfile% DEL %logfile% ::Run Scripts %rs% -i "C:\DBAFire\SSRSDeploy.rss" -s "%REPORTSERVER%" ECHO Finished Load at TE% %TIME% >>%LOGFILE% ECHO. >>%LOGFILE% PAUSE
Now you need two more things.
The folder of your RDL files. Put that also inside the folder you have created and call it "RDLs"
And you need the rss script. This is a basically a VB script that the RS.exe uses.
Create the script from the below code and call it SSRSDeploy.rss
'============================================================================= ' Simplified and adapted from the MS sample script that can be found at https://msftrsprodsamples.codeplex.com/SourceControl/changeset/view/76849#458460 ' ' This version will dynamically upload from a folder, rather than hardcoded rdl files names. Dim definition As [Byte]() = Nothing Dim warnings As Warning() = Nothing Dim parentFolder As String = "FolderName to Upload to" Dim parentPath As String = "/" + parentFolder Dim filePath As String = "C:\DBAFire\RDLs\" Dim fileName As String Public Sub Main() rs.Credentials = System.Net.CredentialCache.DefaultCredentials 'Create the parent folder Try rs.CreateFolder(parentFolder, "/", Nothing) Console.WriteLine("Parent folder {0} created successfully", parentFolder) Catch e As Exception Console.WriteLine(e.Message) End Try 'Process the list of files found in the directory. Console.WriteLine("Getting Paths") Dim fileEntries As String() = System.IO.Directory.GetFiles(filePath) Dim fileName As String For Each fileName In fileEntries fileName = filename.replace(".rdl", "") FileName = filename.replace(filePath,"") Console.WriteLine("Trying to deploy " & filename) PublishReport(fileName) Next fileName End Sub Public Sub PublishReport(ByVal reportName As String) Try Dim stream As FileStream = File.OpenRead(filePath + reportName + ".rdl") definition = New [Byte](stream.Length - 1) {} stream.Read(definition, 0, CInt(stream.Length)) stream.Close() Catch e As IOException Console.WriteLine(e.Message) End Try Try warnings = rs.CreateReport(reportName, parentPath, False, definition, Nothing) If Not (warnings Is Nothing) Then Dim warning As Warning For Each warning In warnings Console.WriteLine(warning.Message) Next warning Else Console.WriteLine("Report: {0} published successfully with no warnings", reportName) End If Catch e As Exception Console.WriteLine(e.Message) End Try End Sub ' ' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Now to run you need to fill your RDLs folder up with the reports that you wish to upload.
Then fill out the variables. Mainly the Folder name to upload to in the .rss file.
You will also need to change the filepaths in both folders if you didn't stick to c:\dbafire.
When you run the batch file make sure you run as Administrator.
Expert Tip: Make sure your datasources are setup first if you are doing a migration. That will help things run smoothly first up.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.


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MP highlights 'urgent need' for police funding review to spare taxpayers from 'disproportionate' costs
PUBLISHED: 09:16 08 February 2018 | UPDATED: 09:16 08 February 2018
Suffolk taxpayers are being forced to pay over the odds for policing due to an unfair funding formula, which has left the system at "breaking point", an MP has warned.
Waveney MP Peter Aldous spoke in the debate on the Police Grant yesterday (Wednesday) when he urged the Government to review its funding "without further delay".
Mr Aldous highlighted "significant pressures" facing Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore, which saw him add 6.8 per cent to his share of the council tax precept.
"Suffolk Constabulary is the force with the highest case load per officer in the country, at 150 per year, and yet it receives one of the lowest funding settlements," he added.
"A disproportionately high percentage of the county's police funding is received from the council tax precept, which at 42.6pc is one of the highest in the country."
Mr Aldous highlighted specific challenges facing Suffolk police including the "county lines" problem, involving drug gangs and also said its older population raised particular issues.
He said Suffolk had produced the "highest proportional savings" of all in the county. But he also noted increasing crimes including domestic abuse and serious sex offences.
Mr Aldous pointed to the £2.15m cost of searching for the missing RAF airman Corrie McKeague, who disappeared on a night out in Bury St Edmunds He urged the Home Office to reimburse Suffolk police this cost.
The MP also highlighted last week's ruling which prevented Suffolk police from appealing the decision it should pay for the cost of match day policing of Ipswich Town's home games. Against this backdrop, he said there was an "urgent need" for the police funding formula to be reviewed.
"It's no longer reasonable for such a high percentage of the policing budget to come from Suffolk county taxpayers," he said.
"The situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible and I urge the government to instigate the funding review without further delay and as quickly as possible."
Mr Passmore thanked Mr Aldous. "I was disappointed with the Home Office settlement and that is why our campaign for a fairer funding settlement must continue," he said.
Policing Minister Nick Hurd said the proposals would increase police funding by £450m.
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"…but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:14)
I'm very conscious that many Christians are weary and tired. Many are in fact exhausted. I mean this in a spiritual sense, hence the need for a place to sit down and draw fresh water to revive a weary soul. And many who don't know Christ at all are equally spiritually exhausted in their search for truth and life, amidst a myriad of voices and choices, all of which have failed to deliver.
So here is a prayer poem for every one of you precious folk;
Today though you are tired
And your soul is heavy
whilst your burdens are many
and confusion reigns
may you be led to the trickling
of the streams that are running
flowing from the rivers
from the mountain's terrains
As you sit by the streams
may you breathe in the air
that is fresh and sweet
to sweep away your cares
May you swish your feet
in the cool water flow
and be washed from the world
and it's heavy, muddy blow
May your heart be quickened
to follow the streams
to search with tranquillity
the source of their beams
as the sunlight splashes
and shows you the way
may you not strive but rather
the cares of the world
and it's push and its shove
the lies of self-effort
to live by your own love
May you find yourself walking
ever so calmly
toward the river
in an atomosphere balmy
with a spring in your step
and a song in your heart
find yourself walking
in Someone else's love
May you feel His hand
resting light on your shoulder
May you sense His warmth
permeate you and smoulder
the shame of your past
and the fears of your future
in the light of Him
in His perfect character.
May you find yourself lifted
your shoulders lightened
your legs at rest
and no longer frightened
May you know that within
you are being beckoned
Beckoned and called by
the One who has reckoned
Who's reckoned all things
in His blood that has done it
That's settled the matter
though you've not even earned it
Drink from that stream,
bathe in that river
Let your head fall back
and be carried hither
by the Arms of His Love
in the River of Life
May you come to know Him
As His Bride, His wife.
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Let the one who hears say, "Come!" And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. (Revelation 22:17)
Look, I am coming soon! (Rev 22:7)


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Written by Tim Morral
Published: 7/31/2013
In the wake of the recent IRS scandal, the IRS offers important insights about the factors that may trigger audits for small businesses.
Across the board, small business owners dread IRS audits--and with good reason. Based on IRS statistics, the agency recovered more than $50 billion through enforcement actions in 2012, including the audits of 350,000 small business returns.
The IRS is clearly motivated to initiate audits. But the recent scandal involving the inappropriate targeting of returns for political reasons has shined a spotlight on how and why the IRS launches investigations. In some instances, it's alleged that the IRS conducted audits based on political labels rather than using objective criteria for audit selection.
To counter these claims, IRS Acting Administrator Daniel Werfel appeared before the House Small Business Committee to describe the process the IRS uses to identify organizations and returns that warrant closer scrutiny.
According to Werfel, the IRS doesn't consider political activity to be a sufficient reason to launch an audit investigation. Instead, the IRS uses computer scoring to assess a business or an organization's risk of noncompliance.
The computer scoring system the IRS uses takes into account a variety of factors, including differences between reported income and information provided by third parties (e.g. W-2s and 1099s). If computer scoring uncovers a single issue, the IRS sends a letter; if it uncovers multiple issues, the IRS will schedule a face-to-face meeting.
For small business owners, knowing how to avoid an IRS audit is an important skill, especially since unexpected tax liabilities can strike a serious blow to budgets and growth plans. By matching reported income to third party reporting mechanisms and consulting a qualified tax professional, small business owners can mitigate their risk and insulate their companies against the possibility of IRS reviews and audits.
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These intricate two-layer cut paper hearts are a beautiful addition to Valentine's Day gifts and Valentine's Day decor.
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UCLA's been home to some stellar linebackers in recent years, but Jerry Robinson will always be the position's gold standard.
That's no criticism of Myles Jack, Eric Kendricks or Anthony Barr, the trio of terror that established UCLA's defensive identity under Jim Mora. Nor is it intended of a slight against recent All-Americans Bruce Davis and Akeem Ayers, and even going back to the 1980s with Ken Norton Jr.
And, no disrespect intended toward 5-star freshman Mique Juarez, but Jerry Robinson's accomplishments may not be matched again for a very long time.
In fact, when Robinson earned his third straight All-American nod in 1978, he was the first three-time honoree in all of college football since Doak Walker in the 1940s.
That same year, Robinson finished in the Top 10 of the Heisman Trophy vote.
So yeah, the UCLA Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame inductee and Pac-12 All-Century selection reached milestones that any player, regardless of program or position, would be hard-pressed to replicate.
Jerry Robinson set the benchmark for UCLA linebackers, but also provided a template for some other Bruins' careers. To wit, he moved to linebacker after catching just two passes as a tight end in 1975, similar to Anthony Barr's move from wide receiver and linebacker in 2012.
Dick Vermeil told the South Bend Tribune Robinson was "a dime-a-dozen" as a pass-catcher. As fate would have it, Robinson actually scored three touchdowns catching passes in his time at UCLA, albeit on opponents' pass attempts, which he ran back for scores.
His first came in a 38-20 win over Stanford in 1976, a game in which Robinson also recorded a remarkable 21 tackles.
"I get so many tackles because I have speed," Robinson told reporters afterward. "Speed alone does it. That's why I'm always in the area of the ball."
Robinson did indeed find himself in the area of the ball quite often — 468 times, to be exact. That UCLA record stood for 35 years, until Eric Kendricks broke it in 2014.
So no, not all of Jerry Robinson's milestones went unmatched.


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text: A continuation from Road Update - Pak Mong - Nam Bak - Nong Khiew - R1c and R1c Nong Khiew - Vieng Thong / Muang Hiam and R1c Vieng Thong / Muang Hiam - Phou Lao - R6 - Xam Neua The original master plan leaving Chiang Mai had been for a week in Xam Neua, but I got stuck in Nong Khiew for 3 days because of rain. Forced to hang out longer than I wanted. The rain cleared & I moved onto Vieng Thong & then Xam Neua. The weather was absolutely glorious on arrival in Xam Neua, but the next day it was gone; this cold wet weather in Xam Neua proved to be a bit of a disaster – trip wrecker. I had 2 destinations inspired by MotoRex Reports Xam Neua – Namsoi – Xamtai. Two days in the hills of Houa Phan Province. Xam Neua – Ban Dan Check Point – Muang Et – Xam Neua. But sadly my knee kept popping out & the pain is excruciating if you are trying to walk on it & it was far too dodgy to consider venturing further out to more remote places. So 3 days of crap weather & an unstable knee meant it was time to get out of there while I could. Concerned about road conditions & possible mud & landslides I got a contact to check with a tour operator & bus driver about the road from Phou Lao – Phonsavan. If any mud or landslides I would be in trouble putting my leg down for a dab. Should I hang out another day & hope for the best, or get a pick up to take me & the bike out? If the knee got worse, I could not ride & needed a pick up to take me out to the border I reckon I was looking at 30,000 baht to get to the Thai border either at Houei Xai or Vientiane. 3 to 4 days travel one way. So take a chance & ride I did. Xam Neua to Phonsavan was relatively easy, except the potholed Xam Neua – Phou Lao section. Phou Lao to Phonsavan the road is a beauty & in good condition. I got away from Xam Neua at 10.30am after getting the knee back into place. A non stop ride to Phonsavan it was. The drizzle started as soon as you got up on the ridgeline & continued all the way to Phonsavan {} {} It is one hell of a mountain ride! {} Arrival time in Phonsavan was 4.30PM {} More to come


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HMRC issues 'tax refund' phishing e-mail alert
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about fake e-mails about tax refunds which are...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about fake e-mails about tax refunds which are designed to steal personal information.
HMRC said about 20,000 such messages were sent out in the week before the self assessment tax return deadline on 31 January.
The fake e-mails tell people to apply for tax refunds by filling in an online form that asks for bank account and credit card details.
"Anyone providing their details would have their accounts emptied and credit cards used to their limit," HMRC warned.
A similar scam reported in 2009 used a fake HMRC site hosted in Denmark.
HMRC said taxpayers who are due for a refund are only ever contacted in writing by post, not by e-mail, telephone or through external organisations.
Taxpayers should forward suspicious e-mails to email@example.com before deleting them.
Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of a scam, should report it to their bank immediately, HMRC said.


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OMG it worked this time. My last post (which was way too long ago) was a total nail fail but it was supposed to look like this. I wanted to re-create it because I knew it was going to be awesome and I was right. Totally awesome!I started with all the gradients first and then let them dry. Then I applied the foil glue using a fan brush but this time much less generously. Then when it dried I used the dotted holographic foil from Born Pretty Store and there you have it. I'm sure you're all wondering what polish I used and since it's a lot, I'm going to just make a list going from pinky to thumb. I know you can't see my thumb but it's a yellow, coral, pink combo. Here they are:
Zoya Malia
Color Club Lavendarling
Color Club Hydrangea Kiss
Orly Snowcone
Color Club Blue-ming
Pop Loud Lime
Sinful Unicorn
Zoya Pippa
Jesse's Girl Julie G All Things Girly
Julep Reese
So there you have it. Now I say this all the time, but this time I mean it...I am swatching and trying to come up with great nail art to keep the blog going. I actually did swatch a few colors and I just haven't posted them because looking back at them, I thought they were really bad. I had two chipped nails and so they were super short and just gross. lol So keep coming back. I know I'm trying to. (:


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UAE Laws and Islamic FinanceLaws of the UAE and Islamic Finance
Archive for January 15, 2012
GACA to sell Saudi's First Sovereign and Largest Sukuk Ever
By: Adnan Halawi, Team-Leader, Fixed Income, Zawya
14 January 2012
Saudi's Civil Aviation Authority is about to sell the Kingdom's first sovereign sukuk ever. Guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance, the SAR 15 billion sukuk opens room for further diversity and growth in the Saudi sukuk market.
The General Authority for Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACA) is set to sell its first ever sukuk. The issuance of this shariah compliant bond marks several milestones; it would be the first ever sovereign sukuk issued out of the Kingdom, it will be of a benchmark size, it is expected to set the benchmark for more sovereign and corporate sukuk out of the Kingdom this year, it would place Saudi Arabia on the sukuk map like it was never before. Saudi government has been historically shy in terms of raising funds through the debt market when compared to its peer gulf nations.
The GACA sukuk which is guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia will be sold in the domestic market and is restricted to sophisticated investors resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HSBC is the sole lead manager and bookrunner for the transaction which was approved by the shariah board of HSBC Saudi Arabia. Proceeds will be used to finance the expansion of Jeddah Airport.
The Saudi Riyal denominated sukuk will be sold in denominations of SAR 1,000,000 and first settlement date is expected to be 18 January 2012. GACA could raise as much as SAR 15 billion (USD 4 billion) this week making the sukuk the biggest ever in the history of the region. The largest Saudi sukuk to date is SABIC's second sukuk at SAR 8 billion issued in July 2007.
Data compiled by Zawya Sukuk Monitor shows USD 2.76 billion were sold in sukuk in the Kingdom in 2011 from 5 issuances, compared to USD3 billion in 2010 from 4 issuances. Throughout the years, Saudi Arabia managed to maintain a decent ranking in terms of countries witnessing sukuk issuance worldwide as a number of companies from various sectors sold benchmark sukuk including petrochemical's SABIC, real estate's Dar Al Arkan and construction's Saudi Binladin, Utilities' Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Financial Services' Saudi Hollandi Bank and Bank Al Jazeera among others. However, this is the first time we see a government guaranteed sukuk, proceeds of which go to the transport sector.
Among Saudi Arabia's firsts in the sukuk market were last year's first ever project sukuk in the Kingdom by SATORP and the success of the short-term sukuk model manifested in Saudi Bin ladin 9 months and 1 year sukuks. The latter are the shortest termed sukuk out of the GCC region to date. This year's GACA sukuk will certainly add to the diversity, richness and depth of the Saudi sukuk experience.
The Kingdom is by far the largest economy in the MENA region and benefiting from high oil returns it is expected to continue to witness economic growth and project finance that will nevertheless be reflected in an active sukuk issuance over the years to come beside the fact that Saudi Arabia is majority inhabited by Muslims and domestic issuance would be shariah compliant to attract Muslim wealth.
Zawya Sukuk Monitor pipeline suggests we might see issuance by Al Maraai – the first by a food company in the kingdom and possibly a fourth issuance by SEC in 2012.
Published with permission of Adnan Halawi
Article originally published by Zawya 14-Jan-12


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koalorka wrote:For reference purposes, here is one of the better replicas out there, the 1970s-vintage Silverman's clone:
Some of these were apparently worn by members of the parachute regiment as private purchase garments.
Notice how the pattern is busier and more erratic. The "brushstrokes" also seem finer and there is a dark brown included in the colour palette.
That one i believe is on Ebay now?
I sued to own one and sold it as soon as i can as just didnt like it at all.


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Sentence 38
brahma-charya pratishthayam virya-labhah ||38||
ब्रह्मचर्य प्रतिष्ठायां वीर्यलाभः ॥३८॥
brahma-carya pratiṣṭhāyāṁ vīrya-lābhaḥ ॥38॥
Performing each action with an awareness of a higher ideal (brahma-charya) engenders tremendous strength. ||38||
brahma = (acc.sg.n./nom.sg.n. from ) God; the absolute
carya = (iic.) to change; to transform; to transition; to move; to walk
brahmacarya = transitioning to an awareness of the absolute; to be a monk; hence also frequently connotes celibacy
pratiṣṭhāyām = (loc. sg. f. from pratiṣṭhā) fixed; permanent stable
vīrya = (iic.) life force; vitality; strength; force
lābhaḥ = (nom. sg. m. from lābha) require; achieve


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Murdoch being just the latest crooked CEO to use the old "Sergeant Shultz" act to avoid questions, lie, and attempt to soften opinions of himself.
Curtis – Nope, just the crooked ones and their shills. The very ones you love so much. Admit it.
Well, when CEOs are talking about why they're paid thousands of times what their company's workers are paid, they often mention that part of that salary is in recognition of the "risk" they take – after all, the buck stops there, the CEO is ultimately responsible for anything that goes wrong in the company, yada yada yada.
But oddly, all that "the buck stops here" mentality goes out the window the instant something actually DOES go wrong. Suddenly the CEOs are just innocent bystanders, victims to the corruption of their companies. Funny how that changes.