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by Luke Wayne
Founder: While traditional Rastas would point to activist Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) as a "forerunning prophet" and the coronation of King Haile Sellasie I of Ethiopia (1930) as the formal dawn of their movement, neither of these men were actually members, endorsers, nor directly involved in the founding of the Rastafari faith. Leonard Howell (1898-1981) is often credited as the actual founder of the Rastafari, though Howell seems to have been only the most prominent of a number of itinerant religious leaders in Jamaica during the 1930s who began to preach a similar message to one another, leading to the development of Rastafari as a popular, decentralized movement rather than a formally organized religion.
Headquarters: Rastafari is a decentralized social and religious movement and has no official headquarters or formal leadership.
Membership: It is difficult to determine exact numbers. Not only do Rastas have no official membership, but the boundary lines of who qualifies as a true, practicing Rasta are not strictly defined and there are many people, especially in Jamaica and in the reggae music sub-culture, who may not be Rastas in any strict sense but whose spirituality, worldview, and practices are highly influenced by the Rastafari. Still, rough estimates of Rastafari worldwide today usually hover around one million.
Origins and History: Rastafari originated in the 1930s in Jamaica, but it stems from roots that go much further back in Jamaican history.
In 1784, George Liele, an American ex-slave and Baptist missionary, established the first Baptist church in Jamaica in 1784, called the Ethiopian Baptist Church. This is, perhaps, the earliest example of the use of biblical "Ethiopia" as a symbol for African identity in the New World. Over the course of the 19th century and on into the 20th, the idea of "Ethiopia" as an identity symbol for current and former slaves would take a powerful hold in Jamaica and elsewhere.
In the early 1860s, Jamaica experienced a massive and unprecedented influx of former slaves into professing Christian churches in a period often known as the "Great Revival." This movement was not necessarily centered in the biblical gospel as much as in spiritual experience, however, and various forms of folk spiritism and magical practices were brought into the church far more than traditional Christian teachings were embraced by the new "converts." This led to the development of a variety of new "revival" sects and cults, many of whose worship centered on communion with spirits and ancestors as well as mystical "healing" practices even while claiming a surface level affiliation with Christianity. In the 1920's, Pentecostal missionaries arrived and won many to their pews with their attempts to maintain an emphasis on supernatural healing and ecstatic spiritual experience in worship while forbidding communion with any other spirit but God's and attempting to draw more focus to the Bible, repentance, and strict Holy living. Thus, at that time in Jamaica, religion was a central part of life. The religion was steeped in both Christian imagery and animistic spirituality. In most all of its popular forms, Jamaican religion was focused on spiritual power and ecstatic experience over doctrine and theology.
Religion had also long been tied to yearning for political justice and issues of political oppression. The Church of England, which was the established and tax-funded church in Jamaica for much of its history, was often seen as an engine of oppression. On the other hand, perhaps the largest slave rebellion in the history of the British Caribbean Colonies was the "Baptist War," in Jamaica (1831), where Baptists, especially pastor Samuel Sharpe (himself a slave), led what began as a non-violent workers' strike that escalated into an attempted revolution. While the effort was put down with brutal force, the rebellion caught the attention of British parliament and ultimately drew sympathy to the plight of Caribbean slaves, perhaps helping the passage of the law that would abolish slavery in the British empire just three years later. At any rate, the struggle for justice in Jamaican culture was often expressed in religious vocabulary and even tied to specific religious groups which were perceived to be on the side of the oppressors or the oppressed. Politics was, to many, a spiritual struggle and spirituality was, to many, a political matter of power and oppression here and now.
In the early 20th century, a political activist named Marcus Garvey arose as a significant leader in Jamaica and beyond. Among Garvey's causes was the "Back to Africa" movement, which urged those of African descent to return to their ancestral homeland and fought to create the legal and financial opportunities for that to happen. Garvey allegedly said to those he was urging to return to the continent to "look to Africa for the crowning of a black king." Rastas would later interpret this as a prophecy and see Garvey as a "forerunner prophet," of their faith, likened unto John the Baptist. Indeed, some see him as the literal reincarnation of John the Baptist.
In 1930, Ethiopian Prince (or "Ras") Tafari Makonnen was crowned King Haile Sellasie I. This royal name means "Power of the Trinity." He was also called the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah," and the "Elect of God," titles that stemmed from an Ethiopian tradition that their royal line went back to the alleged offspring of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Haile Selassie also carried the title of "King of the Kings of Ethiopia," which the Rastas would later shorten to the biblical divine and messianic title, "King of Kings." Indeed, all of these titles were used by Rastas to define Haile Sellasie I as a messianic figure, often as the promised return of Christ and God incarnate.
With all of this in the background, self appointed itinerant preachers like Leonard Howell began to preach that the coronation of Haile Sellasie I marked the rise of a Messianic Ethiopian kingdom that would ultimately crush the oppressive "Babylon System," bring preeminence to Africa, and usher in an era of peace and prosperity centered in Africa as the true Zion. While the message differed somewhat from one proponent to another, there was a general emphasis on the centrality of Haile Sellasie, the hope or repatriation to Africa, and the need to live apart from the ways of "Babylon," (i.e. Colonialism, industrialism, modern materialism, "white" western social norms, etc). The close ties of Rastas to the smoking and distribution of marijuana, their harsh apocalyptic pronouncements of "blood and fire" upon their perceived enemies, and a minority element of Rastas who did attempt acts of violence and terrorism frequently led to suspicion, marginalization, and even persecution of practicing Rastas, especially during the early decades of the movement. By the 1970s, however, particularly through their success in music and arts, the Rastafari had become a well-entrenched element in Jamaican society and some elements of their lifestyle and practices became increasingly mainstreamed into the broader culture.
With the death of Haile Sellasie I in 1975 and the subsequent deaths of prominent Rastas like Bob Marley in the years that followed, mortality settled into the Rastafari ethos. There had been an expectation among many that Haile Sellasie was immortal (being divine and representing the second coming of Christ). Relatedly, it was believed by many Rastas that Haile Sellasie had ushered in an ever-living age where faithful, practicing Rastas would not die. Some simply refused to believe Haile Sellasie was actually dead, taking it to be a trick by "Babylon" to keep down the faithful (a view still held by a small minority today), but most had to adjust their beliefs and expectations to accommodate the reality of Haile Sellasie's death. Likewise, some claimed that men like Marley died because they had compromised with Babylon's corporate music scene and traded true faithfulness for fame and cultural influence. Most, however, had to come to grips with the fact of Rasta mortality and, again, adjust their beliefs accordingly.
Today, though in the minority, practicing Rastafari can be found in most spheres of Jamaican life and in small communities elsewhere in the Caribbean and in places like North America, Britain, and parts of Africa.
Core Teachings and Practices: There is no central authority among Rastafari and no formal creed to which one must ascribe to be a Rasta, so beliefs can vary greatly from one individual to another. Still, there are general defining principles that one can expect to find in any practicing Rasta.
God: Rastafari is monotheistic. They believe in one God whom they refer to as "Jah" (an abbreviated form of Jehovah or Yahweh). Some Rastas would affirm that God is a Trinity while others would not. Rastas generally believe in a special divine presence of Jah in every person and in a general presence in all natural things. Among some Rastafari, this belief becomes something more akin to Pantheism. While claiming that their conception of "Jah" is the God of the Bible, most Rastas believe that historic Christianity is a deception and a tool of oppression. Many traditional Rastas claim that the God of Christianity is not really Jehovah but is, in fact, Satan.
Jesus: Rastas generally believe that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God, but what they mean by these terms varies from one group or individual to the next. They believe that Jesus was a black African Rasta. Among traditional, conservative Rastas, the biblical Jesus is often downplayed with primary emphasis given to Haile Sellasie I as the second coming of Christ. Among some of the more modern Rastafari groups, however, there is a greater focus on Jesus. Groups such as the "Twelve Tribes" and the "Fulfilled Rastafari" go so far as to say that Jesus' Second coming is still future and that Haile Sellasie was not Christ Himself but rather a modern messenger of God and intermediate heir to the throne of David prior to Christ's return. Such views, however, are repudiated as not truly being Rastafari by more traditional groups.
Haile Sellasie I: Some form of veneration of Haile Sellasie is definitional to all Rastafari. The twentieth-century Ethiopian king, Haile Sellasie I, is heralded by traditional Rastafari as the second coming of Jesus and, by many, as Jah in flesh. Some Rastas, however, putting greater emphasis on Jah's presence in every man, look at Haile Sellasie's divinity as the perfect expression of God-in-man that is possible for all Rastas to attain. Haile Sellasie thus becomes the ideal man to which all other men ought to aspire. For the modern, more moderate groups like the "Twelve Tribes," Haile Sellasie is not Christ Himself, but is still a messenger of God and a Davidic king whose words ought to be studied and whose example ought to be emulated.
Scripture: Rastafari generally claim the Bible to be the holy and inspired word of God and often try to proof-text their beliefs through biblical verses. Many Rastas will also claim, however, that the Bible has been corrupted through mistranslation and through intentional editing meant to suppress the supposed true, African history of the Bible, and therefore the Bible is not alone sufficient for the quest for truth. For this reason, some Rastas supplement the Bible with other texts, both ancient apocryphal works and modern Rasta compositions. The primary Rasta teaching, however, is that one must read two books of Jah: the Bible and the spiritual book written in every man's heart. Thus, a high degree of subjective, inward-focused mysticism and emotionalism frequently dominates and subverts sound biblical exegesis.
"InI Conciseness" and the divinity of the self: Rastafari teaches that God is present within every individual. The goal of Rastafari spirituality is to seek an increased consciousness of this inner divinity within humanity and to manifest that divinity in one's self. A common Rastafari aphorism is "God is man and man is God." The goal of the Rasta is enlightenment through an increased consciousness of this inner divine essence.
Ganja: For Rastas, "Ganja" (or Marijuana) is a sacred tool for achieving religious enlightenment and a higher divine consciousness. It is both eaten and smoked. Rastas promote the use of "ganja" recreationally but also use it more formally in the ritual pursuit of religious experience. Some Rasta writers have referred to it symbolically as "taking up the chalice," thus comparing the centrality of smoking ganja in Rastafari to the centrality of Communion in Christianity.
Sin and Salvation: According to Rastafari, the world is under the corruption of the Babylon system that will soon come to an apocalyptic end. Babylon will be overthrown, Africa will prosper, and Ethiopia will rule the world. Those who repudiate the ways of Babylon and are elevated to divine consciousness can become "ever living," while those still ensnared in or promoting the ways of Babylon will be destroyed and die forever. Exactly how this works out varies between different Rasta groups and even between individuals within a given group. Some Rastas, for example, believe in reincarnation. Others believe in a future resurrection. A few even believe that all death is the direct result of compromise with the Babylon system and that a truly faithful Rasta even now will never die. Still others believe that Rastas can transcend to a higher plane of existence, claiming that this is what happened to Haile Sellasie and that he only appeared to die. Very few Rastas have a conception of man's need for atonement for sin. Most are relying on their works and spiritual experiences for their salvation.
Dietary Restrictions: Rastafari generally promote, at a minimum, an adherence to certain Old Testament dietary laws. Many are even stricter, insisting on vegetarianism. Rastafari also promotes "natural" living, forbidding foods and products which they believe to be too processed by men. They attribute many technological aspects of industrialization and modernity as expressions of Babylon, being man's attempt to remake Jah's creation and separate himself from God's intended purpose in things.
Dreadlocks and Dread Talk: In the Rastafari worldview, religion is intimately tied to socio-political issues. As such, "Babylon" is tied to western customs and values, and repudiation of those values is part of spiritual enlightenment. One of the most prominent ways that Rastas do this is through the growing of dreadlocks. Exactly how and why this custom began is not clearly documented, though it is certainly tied to the rejection of western grooming practices and the accentuation of distinctively African features. However it started, it has become a significant symbol to Rastas. They even read dreadlocks back into biblical passages, claiming that Jesus was a dread-lock-wearing Rasta and that the story of Sampson is a story of spiritual power through growing dreadlocks (Judges 16 mentions more than once that Sampson's hair was in "seven locks." What more evidence could you need?) Another expression of this is the development of their own vernacular, often called "dread talk," which intentionally alters the pronunciation of certain words, changes (or "corrects") the meaning of certain words, and creates its own words, usually by changing a syllable of an existing word with the syllable "I." The emphasis on "I," even in their pattern of speech, points back to the Rasta emphasis on the divine self.
Analysis: Rastafari is an ethnically and politically driven off-shoot of Christianity that downplays sin, deifies the self, undermines the authority of Scripture, and negates the necessity of the cross for salvation. It is a gospel-less counterfeit of Christianity which borrows many biblical stories, figures, and terms while abandoning the only true hope of salvation. While we can (and indeed ought to) sympathize with the history of genuine oppression, poverty, and struggle that led to the invention of the Rastafari religion, our compassion should drive us to bring the gospel and the peace of Jesus Christ to the Rastafari people.
We must emphasize that man is not merely enslaved and oppressed in a "Babylon system" which he must merely repudiate. Man is guilty of sin against a holy God! This is not true of merely one ethnicity, race, or people group. It is true of all!
"What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, 'There is none righteous, not even one; There is none who understands, There is none who seeks for God; All have turned aside, together they have become useless; There is none who does good, There is not even one.' 'Their throat is an open grave, With their tongues they keep deceiving,' 'The poison of asps is under their lips'; 'Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness' 'Their feet are swift to shed blood, Destruction and misery are in their paths, And the path of peace they have not known.' 'There is no fear of God before their eyes,'" (Romans 3:9-18).
And it may be that some inner sense in your own heart makes you feel as if this were not so. It may be that you feel in your heart that your nature and essence are divine and not the fallen and corrupt nature of man. Yet, God warns us:
"The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9).
The very last thing we ought to be reading is the book of our own hearts! Our hearts are deceitful. Our hearts lie to us. Our inner man misleads us. Perhaps you will say, "but it is not merely my own heart, but the spiritual presence within me that speaks!" But against this, too, God warns:
"But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons," (1 Timothy 4:1).
And again:
"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world," (1 John 4:1).
No, we cannot trust our hearts or the inner voices and inclinations of our soul over the revealed word of God. What we may sense within as some kind of enlightenment is actually what is likely to lead us astray. We are broken, sinful creatures desperately in need of redemption. We are guilty of breaking God's law, and we are ourselves are broken in our very souls and are spiritually dead inside. It's not enough to do the right things, eat the right foods, wear our hair the right way, and feel the right way inside. We need forgiveness and a new birth. This is why Jesus came. He came to serve our sentence and die the death we deserve so that justice can be fulfilled on our behalf and we can be forgiven! He came to give us new life. He came to give us His own life and His own righteousness through the cross and through His resurrection. As the New Testament says:
"For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed," 1 Peter 2:21-24).
We must turn from our sins and our selves and come humbly to God, knowing that we deserve nothing and that we can do nothing for ourselves, but believing that Jesus has come and done it for us:
"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God," (John 3:14-18).
This is the message that we must bring to our Rastafari friends and neighbors. Many Rastas love to talk about what they believe. We need to be willing to listen, remembering that every Rasta's beliefs are a little different. Still, we need to keep the conversation focused. Most Rastas I have met will talk your ear off for hours in a tangential stream of consciences that will vacillate from social issues to historical claims to spiritual issues and back again without any clear defining focus or way forward. We must constantly redirect back to the main issue: how are we made right with God? How do we attain eternal life? How can we know? These are the issues that our Rasta friends most need to think about and the message we most need to share.
Resources Used:
- Ennis Edmonds, Rastafari: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2012)
- Gerald Hausman, Rastafarian Children of Solomon (Bear and Co., 2013)
- Helene Lee, The First Rasta (Lawrence Hill Books, 2003)
- Joseph Owens, Dread: The Rastafarians of Jamaica (Heinemann Educational Books, 1979)
- Leonard Barret, The Rastafarians (Beacon Press, 1997)
- Noel Erskine, From Garvey to Marley: Rastafari Theology (University Press of Florida, 2005)
- Peter B. Clarke, Black Paradise: The Rastafarian Movement (The Borgo Press, 1994)


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School News
It Began With a Pledge
Posted on April 6th, 2017
Both Grade 7 classes registered in the Energize Oil Country challenge program. It began with a pledge, each student agreed to be active for at least 60 minutes a day, signing their own personal pledge and the class poster. This was the beginning of a 10 week challenge. Bringing awareness of activity levels by logging their time engaged in; phys ed class, extracurricular activities, and leisurely physical activities.
To complement the overall challenge there were 3 challenges highlighting health and wellness. Ms. Doyle's class won Challenge #3 submitting a photo diary/video of their class engaged in their Energize Project. And just like the Stanley Cup, there is only one winner for each challenge. Congratulations 7D!
The group proudly partook in an afternoon pep-rally with Edmonton Oilers Trainers and Mascot – Hunter. They spent the afternoon in the gymnasium in activity and cheer. Walking away with a great experience and Edmonton Oilers souvenirs.
Check out our photo gallery for more great images from the event. For more information visit www.engergizeoilcountry.com

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If you are one of the floral vintage-inspired type; so this dreamy romantic collection will knocks the feminine part of you out. Roses are our favorite flower which represents beauty in the world and romance; if you sort yourself as a hopeless romantic. Floral fashion is elegant and attractive to the human eye, besides it gives you a comfortable feeling whenever you wear it.
Summer is just around the corner; so there is a plenty of time to wear cute summer skirts like these, summer colors are really amazing and pleasing to us, they came in lovely pastels and beautiful bright colors such as coral, mint, creamy and pink.
Maxi dresses are such simplistic yet aged looks with much character. Their designs are so simple yet so elegant; as well they are modest and stylish. You might love to try a maxi skirt which covers most women shapes in gorgeous floral styles; but if you wear floral skirt do not wear floral shoes too.
This summer try the gorgeous bohemian floral skirt with simple top, also flat sandals will be great pair with it, such a beautiful, comfy, easy-breezy outfit.
Enjoy the romantic dreamy daily outfits and make sure you practice all these cuffing techniques for an effortless fashion-forward look.


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I started writing this post on Facebook, but then it quickly turned from a single post into a novel. Apparently, I like to be wordy, lol. So I decided to switch gears and move it over here.
We're nearing the end of the year and it's always a time of reflection. Earlier this month there was a list going around the book community. I witnessed as a bunch of authors listed their 25 accomplishments for the year and I instantly got down on myself.
I sent my husband text messages telling him how I just felt like a complete failure and I hadn't accomplished a single thing this year. I bawled and it was pretty ugly. But like the amazing man I know he is, he talked me off the ledge. He told me how incredibly strong of a person I am and although I've had an insanely hellish year I still came out the other side with a multitude of accomplishments.
One of my favorite quotes has always been comparison is the thief of joy. I get bogged down easily comparing myself to others, but that's not reality. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. they're all a mirage. We go on social media to get praise for all of the accomplishments we have and rarely do we share the ugly. And life can definitely be ugly more often than not.
This time last year was one of the lowest points in my life. I suffer from rosacea and unfortunately, it is 100% exacerbated by stress. When I lose control of my life and feel completely helpless that's when I have the most flare-ups. This time last year I completely lost my vision in one of my eyes because of my rosacea. I ended up being fired from my job because I needed time off to get my vision back. This was all the week before Christmas.
I was lost and I had the biggest case of mom guilt on my shoulders. I felt like an utter and complete failure. I didn't know it at the time, but losing that job was a blessing in disguise. It beyond stressed me out and my health was rapidly deteriorating because of it. It physically made me ill to get out of bed and think about going to work.
I'm not going to say I immediately jumped back and everything was good to go. Because that's not even close to the truth. Instead, I spent a lot of time feeling down on myself. I put all of this blame on my own shoulders and I did not feel an ounce of the holiday spirit last year. I couldn't force myself to pretend to be happy. I felt like I had taken a thousand steps back in life and there was no moving forward at that point.
But then I switched my focus. It wasn't all about me and I needed to stop pretending like it was the end of the world. I had a roof over my head, I had electricity, food on the table, and most of all I was surrounded by a world of support. A lot of people can't say the same. So I decided to switch gears and open myself up to the possibility. I've always been a giving person and my dream has always been to affect others and make their lives better. But I've always focused on the financial and that was definitely not something in the realm of possibility for us.
Do you ever have a sign that throttles itself into your life so hard you get whiplash? That happened to me. I got this intense lightbulb moment when I was on Craigslist of all places and it completely changed my entire year. If you haven't been following my surrogacy journey, you can go back to the beginning and read from here. I won't make this post any longer than it needs to be, by going into all of those details. But I will tell you I did a lot this year. My author business might have taken a backseat, but I did release a novel and a short story in an anthology. I also built up a brand new beauty business, which by the way the awesome skincare products have helped my rosacea and no more antibiotics! I also expanded my formatting business.
On top of all of that, I got pregnant and it has been one of the hardest pregnancies of my life. My body has gone through a whirlwind of changes that were completely unexpected, but it's all worth it to me. Because I'm changing another couples life in a way that they could never do for themselves. I'm giving them a tremendous gift and it makes me so incredibly happy to know that I am able to do this for them.
So while I don't have a list of accomplishments like hitting the USA Today bestseller list, buying a home for my family, or making a six-figure annual income, I've hit accomplishments nonetheless. They're mine and not something that I need to compare to others. Because they're still completely meaningful. What are some of your accomplishments that you've made this year?


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Psalm 29
"Oh when the Saints go marching in, oh when the Saints go marching in…"
The words echoed in the dark room as a frightened girl cowered under the blankets, her eyes pinched tightly against the flashes of lightning, She blared out the song trying to drown out the thunderstorm raging outside her window, sleep impossible until the storm abated.
I was that young child; thunderstorms brought panic, especially because they usually happened at night just as I was getting ready to go to bed. Lying alone in my room I felt very small and vulnerable.. Usually childish fears diminish as we grow up, for me the fear during thunderstorms refuses to fade, the memories of my panic are as intense today as they were back then. As irrational as it is, even as an adult, the spark of lightning and clap of thunder still makes my heart race and my breath quickened.
The presence of others reassure me and calm me somewhat. However, when alone that young girl's fright returns. I no longer bury myself under the blankets, or find it is necessary to bellow out the words to a mighty fighting song; I have found my peace in the Bible, Psalms 29 to be exact. Sitting on my bed reading in a calm clear voice the words to Psalms 29 alleviate my fears and bring me closer to God. "The voice of the Lord is powerful" reminds me that He is in control and "the Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace" promises me that He will always be there to calm my anxieties.
The storm may continue to rage outside, but the storm in my body has been quieted.


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Private Landlords Warned On New Legislation
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
on behalf of Bell Ingram
Private landlords are being warned to take urgent action to protect themselves following recent changes in legislation.
Estate agent, Bell Ingram, is concerned the recent changes in the private rented housing sector may have gone un-noticed or misunderstood by landlords, which could lead to severe repercussions such as fines, legal action or even criminal proceedings.
Sector experts from the firm have highlighted the key points for concern, including changes to smoke alarm regulations, new Legionella risk assessment requirements and the amended Repairing Standard which is being phased in over the next two years under the Housing Scotland Act (2014).
The new Health & Safety legislation regarding Legionella states that all private landlords of residential property must carry out risk assessments for the bacterial disease, as well as taking the necessary prevention methods. Previously this was only necessary in properties with water tanks with a volume of 300 litres or more.
Changes to the Repairing Standard will require landlords to fit carbon monoxide detectors and carry out electrical safety checks every five years, while a number of stipulations have also been made over the number, and positions, of smoke and heat detectors.
Bell Ingram, which has offices across Scotland, is ensuring all of its own clients are well prepared for what's to come and are offering up advice, as well as working with contractors to ensure risk assessments are carried out accordingly.
Mark Mitchell of Bell Ingram said: "It's not easy for private landlords to keep up with legislation changes and sometimes they go completely unaware that they may be breaking new laws – until they find out the hard way.
"This is one of the main reasons why professional advice is so important and we would urge all landlords to seek help where possible or run the risk of facing severe penalties.
"For many landlords, changes like these can often be quite onerous so we aim to make sure that we are there for our clients to lean on as much as possible.
"We do this not only by ensuring that we have informed all clients of any changes in the law or of any new laws and regulations, but we also like to ensure that our clients know that they can seek advice from us because we are experts in the field.
A Scottish Government consultation due in October is expected to detail more radical reforms on the rights, powers and responsibilities of tenants, and Bell Ingram is strongly urging landlords to respond to ensure they have their say.
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Intel's master plan to keep PC unit growth rolling along revolves around emerging markets and the ultrabook.
Stacy Smith, CFO of Intel, detailed the importance of emerging markets at a Morgan Stanley investor conference on Monday.
His money slide revolved around an analysis of 15 to 20 markets and the correlation with PC demand and affordability. In a nutshell, when the affordability of a PC gets down to eight weeks demand takes off. PC penetration rates soar once a consumer knows a computer can be paid off in two months.
Smith said:
If you think about China, Latin America, Eastern Europe, you have two to three billion people who can now afford computers. We haven't seen a phenomenon like this since the last '90s where the large mature markets went through the same transition. This has been driving our volume. This will continue to be the driver of the volume for the industry. Just to put this in perspective, last year the emerging markets grow 16%. It's 50% of our units now and that was against a backdrop last year of relatively weak mature market economies and so even against that backdrop we saw very robust growth last year in the emerging markets. That's a really important driver of our industry.
And if you connect the dots, Intel clearly believes that ultrabooks will be an emerging market play. Ultrabooks will double as both laptops and tablets. Smith talked up Windows 8 and Intel's upcoming processors. He said:
When you couple that Ivy Bridge processer with Windows 8 I think you're going to have this amazing user experience. That's where you start to turn on things like touchscreen capability and some of these other capabilities. I got to play the other day -- one of the nice things about my job is I get to play with prototype technology -- with a prototype Ultrabook convertible. This is a device that's -- it's a computer that you can swivel it around, it's a really nice tablet in a very thin and light form factor. It was running an early version of Windows 8 with a touchscreen. I've got to say it was a really compelling experience.
Some of these prototypes will land in mature markets, but the growth will come from emerging markets if Intel's data plays out.
Also see: CNET Dell XPS ultrabook review


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Does your dog snotter and sniff ?
No reason to panic, because maybe he's just a little cold. But in some cases there is more to it. What should you pay attention to if your dog sneezes regularly and how do you best deal with the problem ? Read on and you'll find out immediately !
Cold in dogs
If your dog regularly sneezes and coughs as if something is stuck in his throat, he may suffer from so-called kennel cough. Such a cold usually goes away again, but you can make your dog as pleasant as possible by :
– give him sufficient drinking water,
– to keep your house dust and smoke free,
– and less long walks with him. A lot of rest is the message!
Does the sneeze and cough persist ? Do not hesitate to go to the vet with your dog, because the cause may be more serious than you thought.
Fungus in the nose
Sometimes sneezing dogs because they suffer from nasal fungus. Fungus in the nose mainly occurs in dogs with a long snout, but occasionally happens too
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– Your dog eats less or does not want to eat from his food bowl.
– Your dog does not want you to touch his nose.
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Immediately go to the vet with your dog if you suspect that it has nasal fungus. This is a particularly painful condition that does not automatically heal without medication. In some cases, even an operation is required.
Your dog sneezes: is there something in his nose ?
Dogs are curious animals that sniff everything that crosses their path. It is therefore not surprising that insects, miniscule objects, grasses, etc., occasionally end up in their noses, resulting in many geniuses. In such cases, always have your dog examined by a veterinarian, because sometimes surgical removal is necessary.


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Education and science are the foundations of all innovations – regardless of whether they're financial innovations more strictly talking or social innovations within the broader sense.
It's no coincidence that the two most educationally developed nations at the time fought on opposite sides of World War II. However additionally it is attention-grabbing to notice that both nations didn't make numerous further progress within the half century after 1965, and that they've been surpassed by a variety of nations since then. Different countries, including Denmark, Norway and Sweden, have also not been capable of build on their spectacular position in 1965 and have even seen a decline in academic attainment charges among the younger era lately.
No matter info or ideas we acquire through numerous processes of science kind the product of science The basic parts of the product of science are terms ,details, concepts , rules , theories , legal guidelines and rules. This November 28, 2009, Education Secretary Jesli Lapus known as for public and private sector teamwork to advance sports research and integration of sciences in the coaching of coaches and athletes.
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'X-Men: First Class' Writers to Adapt Fantasy Novel 'The Magicians' for Fox
Posted on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 by Angie Han
Keeping with the trend of contemporary fantasy series, a la ABC's Once Upon a Time and NBC's Grimm, Fox has given a script order to an hourlong drama based on Lev Grossman's novel The Magicians. X-Men: First Class co-writers Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz have been tapped to write, with Michael London (Milk), Shawn Levy (Real Steel), and Michael Adelstein producing. The "Harry Potter for grown-ups" show will center around a group of 20-somethings in New York City who are studying magic. More details after the jump.
Grossman's original novel, which was published in 2009 to positive reviews, follows Brooklyn boy Quentin Coldwater as he enters Brakebills Academy — sort of like Hogwarts, only a college and in upstate New York — and then graduates and moves with his classmates to New York City. Soon afterward, Quentin discovers that the enchanted land of Fillory, a Narnia-esque kingdom from his favorite childhood fantasy series, is a real place, and sets out with his friends to explore it. A sequel titled The Magician King, was released this past August.
Stentz and Miller's most recent screenwriting successes were this summer's Thor and X-Men: First Class. However, the two actually have more experience in television, having written for Andromeda, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe. The pair clearly know a thing or two about mixing out-there elements with more traditional drama, which bodes well for The Magicians.
Here's the synopsis of The Magicians from Amazon.com, where used copies are currently going for $1.99 and up:
Mixing the magic of beloved children's fantasy classics (from Narnia and Oz to Harry Potter and Earthsea) with the sex, excess, angst, and anticlimax of life in college and beyond, Lev Grossman's Magicians reimagines modern-day fantasy for grownups. Quentin Coldwater lives in a state of perpetual melancholy, privately obsessed with his childhood books about the enchanted land of Fillory. When he's admitted to the surreptitious Brakebills Academy for an education in magic, Quentin finds mastering spells is tedious (and love is even more fraught). He also discovers his power has thrilling potential–though it's unclear what he should do with it once he's moved with his new magician cohorts to New York City. Then they discover the magical land of Fillory is real and launch an expedition to use their powers to set things right in the kingdom–which, naturally, turns out to be a much murkier proposition than expected. The Magicians breathes life into a cast of characters you want to know–if the people you want to know are charismatic, brilliant, complex, flawed magicians–and does what Quentin claims books never really manage to do: "get you out, really out, of where you were and into somewhere better. " Or if not better, at least a heck of a lot more interesting.


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Trust Company as Depository Institution for Purposes of Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act
November 29, 1985
Pamela E. F. LeCren, Senior Attorney
The following is a response to your October 7, 1985 request for an opinion on whether or not *** is a depository institution for the purposes of Part 348 of the FDIC's regulations governing management official interlocks (12 C.F.R. 348) and the Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act ("Interlocks Act," 12 U.S.C. 3201 et. seq.).
Introduction and Statement of Issue:
As your letter correctly recites, the Interlocks Act and Part 348 of the FDIC's regulations prohibit unaffiliated depository institutions from sharing management officials if the institutions have offices located in the same, contiguous, or adjacent cities, towns, or villages. The term "depository institution" is defined by section 348.2(f) as a commercial bank, a savings bank, a trust company, a savings and loan association, a building and loan association, a homestead association, a cooperative bank, an industrial bank, or a credit union. The term "management official" is defined to include directors (including advisory and honorary directors) and employees or officers with management functions.
According to your letter, *** currently president and director of the Trust Company, is also serving as president, CEO, and director of *** (chartered as ***, converted to state charter in 1970's). *** has served in these positions since 1983. *** is an affiliate of the Trust Company within the meaning of the Interlocks Act (See 12 U.S.C. 3201(3)(A)) inasmuch as both institutions are owned by the same bank holding company (***). The present affiliation between *** and the Trust Company is expected to terminate in March, 1986 when *** is acquired by ***. Upon termination of the affiliation, *** would be required under section 348.6 to terminate the above-described management official interlock within 15 months of the acquisition if the Trust Company is a "depository institution" for the purposes of the Interlocks Act and Part 348. Assuming that the Interlocks Act does apply, the management official interlock in question would not be grandfather as *** service at the Trust Company and *** did not begin prior to November 10, 1978. (See 12 C.F.R. 348.5)
The FDIC's Legal Division has not had occasion to render an opinion similar to the one sought by your October 7, 1985 letter, i.e., determine that an organization is not a depository institution despite the fact that it is one of the entities (in this case a trust company) specifically named in the definition. We have had occasion to opine, however, that the definition is enumerative and not illustrative, i.e., an entity is not a depository institution covered by the Interlocks Act unless it is one of the specifically identified entities.
Although the purpose of the Interlocks Act as reflected in its legislative history is to reduce the anticompetitive impact of the interlocks "on the flow of credit and financial policies and practices to the detriment of communities, neighborhoods, small businessmen, home buyers, farmers, consumers, and others in need of credit on the best terms possible," (H.R. Rep. No. 95--1383, 95th Cong., 2d Sess. (1978), at 14) the fact remains that the definition does not include many types of financial intermediaries that extend credit. For example, mortgage and finance companies engage in consumer lending as do commercial banks and savings and loan associations, however, neither mortgage nor finance companies are listed in the definition of depository institution. The one common denominator among the entities listed in the definition that is not present in the case of other financial intermediaries seems to be the taking of deposits. The logic of this conclusion is born out by the terminology of the Interlocks Act itself in that the word "depository" is used in the statute.
Insofar as the inclusion of trust companies within the definition is concerned, it is clear upon a brief review of state law that in many instances the words "trust company" are used interchangeably with the word "bank" and that, in these instances, trust companies are given the same powers and authority as commercial banks (including the authority to take deposits). We are prepared to conclude that the type of trust company encompassed within the scope of the Interlocks Act is one that takes deposits other than trust funds. (This is also the type of trust company that is eligible for federal deposit insurance. In addition to the taking of deposits, all the entities listed in the definition are organizations that are eligible for federal deposit insurance.)
According to your letter, the Trust Company was founded in 1905 by *** to provide banking and trust services to the residents of *** which was itself founded by *** to serve as a community for the employees of the ***. The Trust Company was formed under state charter as a commercial bank with trust powers. In 1909 *** founded the ***, a school for the education of orphan children, and the *** which provided for the endowment and operation of the school. The Trust Company was named trustee of the ***. The trust instrument requires that the Board of Managers of the school be selected from the Board of Directors of the trustee (as indicated, the Trust Company).
The *** was established in 1925 to take over the Trust Company's commercial banking functions. On May 28, 1925 the Trust Company ceased its commercial banking activities and by resolution of June 11, 1925 the Board of Directors of the Trust Company voted to agree to the assumption by *** *** of the Trust Company's deposit liabilities. In August of 1935, the Trust Company amended its articles of incorporation so as to provide that "the business of the corporation shall be that of a trust company . . . subject to all the limitations imposed by the [Pennsylvania] Banking Code" and so as to "surrender and renounce the right to engage in and do a general banking business." The amendment to the Trust Company's articles of incorporation was approved by the State on September 6, 1935.
The Trust Company is presently uninsured and has no deposit liabilities. Trust companies are not authorized to take deposits under Pennsylvania law. (See Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 7, §§ 105, 401 (Purdon)). The Trust Company has continued to engage in a certain amount of lending activities (first mortgage loans on single family homes considered by the Trust Company to be investments), however, no mortgage loans have been made since 1980. With the exception of these limited lending activities, the Trust Company's functions are confined to fiduciary activities primarily with respect to the *** Trust for which it is trustee (over $500 million in assets under administration) and to some extent with respect to other trust accounts (200 non- *** trusts totaling $18.7 million in assets under administration). The Trust Company has no present intent to actively solicit new trust business and does not solicit business from the general public. *** engages solely in commercial banking and does not have trust powers.
In view of all the circumstances set forth above, we do not feel that the Trust Company should be considered a "depository institution" for the purposes of the Interlocks Act. Although it was chartered as a commercial bank, the Trust Company has surrendered the right to conduct a general banking business and it is neither authorized to take deposits nor does it in fact do so. The Trust Company therefore does not appear to be the type of trust company intended to be covered by the Interlocks Act. What is more, the Trust Company's activities since 1935 have been largely confined to the administration of one trust. Any other trust or lending activities on the part of the Trust Company account only for a minimal portion of its overall activities. Thus, in many respects, the Trust Company could simply be viewed as a trustee of one large trust. Lastly, we do not feel that permitting the dual management relationship in this instance will adversely impact consumers in the relevant market as the Trust Company and *** do not offer the same services to the public. (In fact, one could say that the Trust Company does not deal with the public).
If the Trust Company should in the future take unto itself the power to do a commercial banking business and begin to take deposits (other than trust funds), we would consider it to be a depository institution subject to the Interlocks Act. Additionally, should the Trust Company substantially increase its lending and other activities, we reserve the right to reassess this opinion in light of those changed circumstances.


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GOING THE DISTANCE in UK cinemas from 10th September 2010.
Starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long
Erin's (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end. And while Garrett's friends, Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day), joke about his pre-flight calorie-cutting and his full-time relationship with his cell phone, they don't like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance. At the same time, Erin's high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corrine (Christina Applegate), wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road.
But despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might have found something like love, and with the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night phone calls, they might actually go the distance.
Academy Award®-nominated documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein ("On the Ropes") makes her feature film directorial debut with "Going the Distance." The film is written by Geoff LaTulippe and stars Golden Globe Award winner Drew Barrymore ("Grey Gardens"), Justin Long ("He's Just Not That Into You"), Charlie Day (TV's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), Jason Sudeikis (TV's "Saturday Night Live"), Jim Gaffigan ("17 Again") and Golden Globe Award nominee Christina Applegate (TV's "Samantha Who?" and "Jesse").
The film is produced by Adam Shankman ("17 Again"), Jennifer Gibgot ("The Last Song") and Garrett Grant ("Hairspray"). Dave Neustadter, Richard Brener and Michael Disco serve as executive producers.
Burstein's behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Eric Steelberg ("Up in the Air"), production designer Kevin Kavanaugh ("Whip It"), editor Peter Teschner ("Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan"), costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas ("The Proposal") and composer Mychael Danna ("(500) Days of Summer").
A New Line Cinema production, "Going the Distance" will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, beginning 10th September 2010.
Release date: 10th September 2010
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jim Gaffigan & Christina Applegate
Certificate: TBC
Running Time: TBC
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Official site: http://wwws.warnerbros.co.uk/goingthedistance
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Conventional paintings on the verge of extinction @arts By: akritikatoch.mansa | February 25, 2016
Indian art is generally associated with spirituality and mysticism.
India has many painting forms like Madhubani , kangra , Rajput , Basholi
Mughal .
Now-a-days these art forms are certainly on the brink of extinction but they can be revived if artists, art galleries and the gov... read moreernment work together.
It is absolutely important that we prevent Indian tribal art forms from getting extinct. After all, it is directly linked to the protection of our culture and heritage, more so for the coming generations.
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Belt given to W. M. Roberts by the Bar Harbor Fire Department. Mr. Roberts donated the first ladder unit. It was originally called the W. M. Roberts Hook and Ladder Company #1 and on April 7, 1891 it was reformed as the W. M. Roberts Hook and Ladder Company #2. W. M. Roberts was never a member of the fire department but he was honored for his donation.
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The GT-14 is a high-performance night vision monocular with advanced ergonomics and intelligent power control developed as an alternative to the US Military issue PVS-14. Submersible and extremely lightweight, the GT-14 uses the latest Generation 3 image intensifier tubes and comes standard with an infrared illuminator (IR) beam that is invisible to the human eye.
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Companioning Grieving Clients
How to companion grieving clients.
Being present for another person's pain can be overwhelming and difficult. As a veterinary professional you do this every day therefore, below are some suggestions on how to "companion" a grieving client. And remember, you are not responsible for but rather to you're the client. You cannot take away their pain, but rather your role is to speak to their heart and comfort them as they mourn.
1. Avoid clichés such as "you are doing the right thing" or "time will heal". Clichés are overused simplistic ways phrases that often have no meaning behind them. Using them tends to imply that the pet parent should suppress, rather than express, their feelings of grief.
Instead, companion the pet parent by allowing them to express their feelings. Your role has nothing to do with making the grieving person better. Just be there. Listen. Honor their story.
2. Avoid comparing one pet parents' loss to another. Comparisons tend to minimize the impact of the loss and imply that the loss could have been worse. Neither a traumatic passing nor a planned one is "better".
Instead, show that you understand that no matter what the circumstance. This is their loss and their loss alone so there is no comparison.
3. Avoid suggesting pet parents stay busy and to not think about their grief.
Instead, explain that grief can be a slow experience. They need to experience their grief at their own pace. Grief has no time table. No two people grieve the same.
4. Avoid encouraging pet parents to make major changes in their lives. After a significant loss, a person's judgment can be clouded.
Instead, encourage them to take some time to think about how changes may affect them once they've healed through their grief. Decisions made too soon may be regretted later.
5. Avoid encouraging a pet parent to dismiss their feelings. Encouraging them to go on vacation, go shopping or medicate their pain only suggests they avoid reality.
Instead, encourage pet parents to simply embrace their feelings. Explain that it's normal and they have permission to talk about how they feel. Suggest support systems in their lives.
6. Avoid suggesting pet parents replace the one they've lost. Pet parents can unrealistically think by adopting a new pet, their grief will disappear.
Instead, suggest they take some time to grieve before adopting a new pet. They can never replace the relationship they had with the pet they lost with a new one. By trying to replace, there is an unfair expectation on the new pet that he or she will be like the one they lost.
Resources: "Connecting with Grieving Clients" by: Laurel Lagoni and Dana Durrance; AAHA Press; Second edition (October 3, 2011)
Bereaved — "To be deprived of something valuable. To be torn apart."
Grief — "Intense sorrow"- as if by death; our internal feelings.
Mourning — "The showing of sadness at somebody's death; the external actions of expressing grief."
Empathy — "Understanding what others are feeling because you have experienced it yourself or can put yourself in their shoes."
Sympathy — "Acknowledging another person's emotional hardships and providing comfort and assurance."
When a pet dies, pet parents have a severing of a relationship that will cause them feelings of intense sorrow. By physically showing their grief, they actively mourn the death of the beloved pet. This active mourning will move their bereaved heart on a journey through grief to healing.
Principles of Effective Grief Support
— You cannot control how pet parents will respond to loss or how they grieve; you can only control how you respond to the pet parent.
— Emotional support is useful only when it is accepted. Do not press the issue if your assistance is not wanted.
— Pet parents have the right to feel whatever they feel, no matter what others think. You cannot take away someone's painful feelings. Simply acknowledge their feelings and make mourning permittable.
— Know your personal and professional limits. There's no need to attempt to surpass the boundaries of your "support" role. Seek guidance or support from professionals you trust when you are unsure of how to handle a difficult situation.
Take care of yourself. Remember that when providing support, you only need to companion the client. Facilitate the grieving journey by offering your clients empathy, understanding, and basic information on what to expect during the grief journey.
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HFCS threat wasn't its chemistry, it was its economy
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This is the last in a trio of entries (Part 1, Part 2) about a guest blogger Sara Ross's post at the maize-pimping website Corn Commentary that talks about "misconceptions" around high fructose corn syrup. It wasn't so spellbinding as to demand a three-part retort; I split them merely to reduce word count for a media-saturated readership.
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One more relevant topic from Knobler and his speculation on the possibility of trading David Price…
Some Rays people have even identified the Rangers as the team that could provide them with the biggest return in the areas they need most. What if the Rangers, always in search of a true No. 1 starter, offered young shortstop Jurickson Profar, a young pitcher like Martin Perez and an outfielder (perhaps David Murphy)?…I don't know that the Rangers would do it. I do know that when they said they wouldn't trade either Profar or Elvis Andrus for Justin Upton, Rangers people suggested that they could be more open to moving a shortstop if a true No. 1 starter was the prize they got back.
Would you trade Price for that package? Jurickson Profar is definitely the star of the proposed trade. He is 19 and is the seventh-best prospect in baseball according to Baseball America and spent the 2012 season in double-A. Martin Perez is a 21-year-old lefty that was rated as the 31st best prospect by Baseball America. But he doesn't seem like the type of pitcher the Rays typically covet (swing-and-miss pitchers).David Murphy is a player the Rays typically like to have around (good on-base, good glove, a little speed), but he is a free agent after the 2013 season.
Profar and Murphy make sense. Would the Rangers give that up for Jeremy Hellickson? Probably not.


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Press release
Boskalis takes new mega cutter Helios into service
Papendrecht, 1 July 2017
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that the mega cutter Helios was named and christened during a festive ceremony in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Helios is the largest and most powerful cutter suction dredger Boskalis has ever developed.
The self-propelled Helios is 152 meters long and has a breadth of 28 meters and is able to dredge at depths of 6 to 35 meters. With a total installed power of almost 24,000 kW, a total pumping capacity of 15,600 kW and a maximum cutter power of 7,000 kW, the Helios is one of the most powerful cutter suction dredgers in the dredging industry. The vessel was developed to dredge in extremely hard ground. The cutter ladder weighs 2,060 tons, making it the heaviest in the world.
The vessel can accommodate a crew of 45 and so the Helios can operate around the world in the most remote locations. The Helios will be deployed for dredging activities related to the development of the port of Duqm in Oman. A sister vessel of the Helios is expected to be taken into service in the course of 2020.
Visit https://vimeo.com/boskalis/helios for a video about the construction of the Helios.
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. is a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world with services including the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal defense and riverbank protection. In addition, Boskalis offers a wide variety of marine services and contracting for the oil and gas sector and offshore wind industry as well as salvage solutions (SMIT Salvage). Furthermore, Boskalis has a number of strategic partnerships in harbor towage and terminal services (KOTUG SMIT Towage, Keppel Smit Towage, Saam Smit Towage and Smit Lamnalco). With a versatile fleet of more than 900 vessels and floating equipment and 11,700 employees, including associated companies, Boskalis operates in 90 countries across six continents.
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Do you know anything about mobile marketing? Have you made a marketing plan? Do you have the desire to make it better? Is your mobile marketing strategy working with or against your business? Are you deploying your plan appropriately? If you do not know the answers to these questions, read the tips below.
Don't ever text message customers for no good reason. Every message you send them should be relevant and useful. Random messages can annoy people and reflect poorly on your business. You will actually lose customers if your messages aren't advantageous to them. Customers can get all the funny, cute messages they want from their friends; what they expect from marketers is useful information.
When marketing for mobile phones make sure that the message you send are short and simple. Your message must come across loud and clear to your customers. This allows them to understand, relate to and absorb it much faster.
Do not forget to invest some cash into making sure that your site is mobile-ready. Giving a website a mobile device design can involve sophisticated skills. If you want the best results, spend the money on a professional with the appropriate expertise.
You should always establish a home base for your mobile platform. Your goal should always be to drive visitors to your home base or remain in contact with others who frequent your home base. Do not develop your business solely on a mobile platform.
Mobile marketing is perhaps the most fickle of all the types of marketing as this customer base will change rapidly dependent on outside influences. If you want to remain competitive, you must make sure you are offering the most current in terms of technology.
Are you more informed when it comes to mobile marketing? Do you have a new plan or a better plan now? Can you now use things that work with your business? Do you know how to properly apply your plan? With any luck, the tips above should have created better answers.Copyright 2014 , All rights Reserved.


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Question: A Southern California fishing website posted about an angler catching three white sea bass, and there's a photograph clearly showing the angler in possession of three white sea bass. The story goes on to say the angler gave two away to other fishermen. Since the limit on this particular species is one, I am wondering if the angler is in violation. The captain of the boat said the angler's catch was legal because, he said, after limits have been reached by the passengers, it is permissible for them to keep fishing and catch the crews' limit of fish. Is this true? (Curtis F.)
Answer: If the angler was fishing on a commercial passenger fishing vessel, or party boat, and she gave the fish to other anglers who had not filled their limits prior to exiting the boat, she was not in violation. Regarding the crew's limit, the captain was wrong. Passengers cannot legally catch fish under the limits allowed for the captain and crew. The captain and crew must keep their fish separate from fish caught by passengers.
The regulation on this reads: "The vessel operator(s) and crew members are not passengers and may not take fish towards obtaining boat limits for passengers except for casting, setting trolling gear, gaffing or netting fish, but may take fish during a fishing trip for their personal use only. Vessel operator(s) and crew members may assist passengers in other activities including, but not limited to, obtaining bait, chumming, baiting and untangling hooks and lines, identifying, dispatching, filleting, counting, bagging and otherwise handling fish taken by passengers. Upon completion of a fishing trip, the vessel operator(s) and crew members may only possess fish that are part of their own personal bag limit not to exceed authorized sport fishing daily bag and possession limits." (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 195 (e)(1).
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Question: I am a new deer hunter and am trying to make sure I am doing things correctly. What are the regulations for trail cameras and tree stands on BLM and National Forest lands? As far as big game go, I only archery hunt. I have never bagged anything so was just making sure I don't do anything wrong. Also, what about the climbing spikes or ladders for tree stands? (Anonymous)
Answer: There are no laws prohibiting the use of trail cameras or tree stands in California. Similarly, DFG regulations do not prohibit the use of tree spikes or ladders. However, federal land agencies or local ordinances may prohibit climbing spikes because of the potential for damage to the trees' cambium layer, which in turn can lead to disease. You should check local ordinances and any restrictions with the appropriate federal agencies.
Two rod stamp for juvenile angler?
Question: Can you tell me what the law is concerning a person under the age of 16 who does not require a fishing license? Are they allowed to use two rods while fishing? (Floyd B.)
Answer: Every person 16 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license in possession in order to fish or take fish (FGC section 7145(a). For those under 16 years of age, no fishing license or second rod stamp is required.
Holding a Bucks and Bulls contest … is this legal?
Question: My company would like to have a contest called Bucks and Bulls in one of our California locations. The contest would be open to all legally harvested deer and elk taken in California in 2012 and broken into various categories such as youth, women, archery, etc. Awards would be given to the largest buck and bull in each category. Is this sort of contest legal in California and can you point me in the right direction to research the laws and regulations? (Brian N.)
Answer: It is generally illegal to offer a prize for taking game, but there is an exception in Fish and Game Code section 2003(d) allowing for contests where the total value of all prizes is less than $500.
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Khan Academy Türkçe launched the beta version of its new website, which includes a wealth of sophisticated functions designed in Turkish such as interactive exercises, control panel for teachers and parents, guiding and reporting algorithms at tr.khanacademy.org. After a dedicated work seeing the contribution of voluntary translators, Khan Academy Türkçe got ready to kick off remarkable innovations for the new educational year by expanding its portfolio of around 3,000 Turkish videos with more than ten thousand of tests and exercise questions.
A critical feature of the platform boasting a plenitude of innovations is the capability for parents and teachers to monitor the progress, learning pace, study time of, and challenging topics and other similar important data for students. Khan Academy Türkçe now allows parents to figure out whether their children use the PC or tablet for studying or surfing on the Internet, and how studying on the computer affects their success. Thanks to the capabilities offered by the new system, parents and teachers are able to extensively monitor what topics are challenging for the kid, and in which subjects the kid is successful, or to say briefly, all areas of strength and weakness.
Khan Academy Türkçe does not exclusively appeal to students. Khan Academy Türkçe offers averagely eight- minute long educational videos structured in a friendly language for anyone intending to learn. You can improve your abilities in a wide variety of topics spanning from basic operations to differential equations in Math, from medicine to art history, and you can reach all of this content without paying any fee. Khan Academy Türkçe is accessible anytime anywhere whenever you want to refresh your knowledge, learn new content or gain an in- depth understanding of a tough topic you could never master otherwise. With a personalized approach to education which is based on mastering the subject, Khan
Academy Türkçe offers the opportunity to learn at the pace that fits best to every
single individual.
Khan Academy continues to grow rapidly not only in Turkey, but in the whole world. Every month, educational content in Khan Academy serves 10 million students, and
350 thousand teachers use Khan Academy as an education tool in their classes. 4 million exercises are solved every day and the number of exercises answered to date is over 2 billion. Kicked off by Salman Khan's aspirations, Khan Academy is translated into 28 languages today and is in use in as many as 200 countries. Thanks to STFA, Khan Academy Türkçe is proud to be the first international partner.
You only have to know one thing, you can learn anything!
Khan Academy is getting ready to appear in the social media through a new campaign aimed at increasing the social awareness about the fact that intelligence is not an inborn constant, and learning is not limited to age or school. Approximately one year after its launching in Turkey, Khan Academy campaign with the motto "We are born to learn. Whoever you are, wherever you are, you only have to know one thing, you can learn anything!" emphasizes once again the equal opportunities in education and possibilities created by Khan Academy to access knowledge for anyone at any age and anywhere. Believing in that knowledge should be freely accessible to whoever needs it, Khan Academy pursues the belief that everyone can learn, self development is possible with new knowledge, and the mind can be developed and sharpened. Learning is the onset of everything, and Khan
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Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED will release their new album, "Exit Wounds", on August 25 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Century Media. The CD was once again recorded with the band's longtime producer Tue Madsen at Denmark's Antfarm Studio (DARK TRANQUILLITY, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, SICK OF IT ALL) and features THE HAUNTED's revamped lineup: founding members Jonas Björler (bass) and Patrik Jensen (guitar) along with with returning members Adrian Erlandsson (drums) and Marco Aro (vocals), and the band's latest addition, guitarist Ola Englund. TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy makes a guest appearance in the song "Trend Killer", which has been described by producer Juan Urteaga as "sick as heck!"
"Exit Wounds" track listing:
01. 317
02. Cutting Teeth
03. My Salvation
04. Psychonaut
05. Eye Of The Storm
06. Trend Killer (feat. Chuck Billy)
07. Time (Will Not Heal)
08. All I Have
09. Temptation
10. My Enemy
11. Kill The Light
12. This War
13. Infiltrator
14. Ghost In The Machine
Comments Aro: "This time around we've found our way back to where we once started! You could say that we've gathered the old crew, both in music and the artwork.
"Our old friend Andreas 'Diaz ' Pettersson is back, an amazing artist with a rap sheet which includes the artwork on no less than four THE HAUNTED albums. He always finds a way to put our thoughts into print where he sometimes even scares us a bit...and this release in no different.
"We decided on 'Exit Wounds' as being a good title for the album given the recent history of the band, but also a sort of a phoenix rising.
"We are so excited about this little thing we've created!
"Can't wait to get out there and start playing these songs and for me personally, I could not be more proud of what we have done. I really hope you're going to enjoy it!"
THE HAUNTED released a new three-song single, "Eye Of The Storm", on January 20 in Europe and January 21 in North America via Century Media Records.
"Eye Of The Storm" was made available as limited-edition seven-inch EP (1,000 copies split as follows: 500 on black vinyl, 300 on red vinyl and 200 on white vinyl) and as digital single, featuring the new songs "Eye Of The Storm", "Infiltrator" and "My Enemy".
"Eye Of The Storm" track listing:
01. Eye Of The Storm
02. Infiltrator
03. My Enemy
The single marked the recording debut of THE HAUNTED's new lineup, which was announced last summer, featuring founding members Patrik Jensen (guitar) and Jonas Björler (bass), returning members Marco Aro (vocals) and Adrian Erlandsson (drums), as well as new guitarist Ola Englund.
THE HAUNTED's 2014 lineup:
* Patrik Jensen - Guitar
* Ola Englund (SIX FEET UNDER, FEARED) - Guitar
* Marco Aro (THE RESISTANCE, FACE DOWN) - Vocals
* Jonas Björler - Bass
* Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, PARADISE LOST) - Drums
Vocalist Marco Aro (ex-FACE DOWN, also in THE RESISTANCE) was previously involved with THE HAUNTED for three acclaimed releases between 1999 and 2003 as well as for several worldwide touring campaigns. Drummer Adrian Erlandsson (also in AT THE GATES and PARADISE LOST) belonged to the original lineup of THE HAUNTED together the Björler twins after the demise of their previous legendary group, AT THE GATES. Together with Jensen, they launched THE HAUNTED's self-titled debut in 1998, an album which has been widely considered as the kick-start for a new era in the thrash metal movement and which, despite its initial underground status, climbed to be a massively inspirational record for a whole new generation of musicians and bands in the following decade. Guitarist Ola Englund is a highly talented young player from Sweden, who has recently been active as touring and recording member of U.S. death metal institution SIX FEET UNDER.


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Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions about Hassle Free Home Services
Do I need a Monthly Home Maintenance Service?
Regular, scheduled monthly home maintenance service makes a lot of sense for a lot of homeowners. Here are just a few reasons:
- We maintain your major systems and appliances to keep them operating at peak efficiency and to prolong their lives
- We install energy saving devices like timers, motion sensors and energy efficient lighting to save you money on utilities
- We keep your family safe by servicing your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers and by cleaning your dryer vent line
- We prevent issues that lead to wood rot and other structural damage
- We resolve problems with caulking and grout, leaky water lines, clogged drains and other causes of water damage in your home.
- We identify ways to better weatherize your home and as a result save you money on your heating and cooling bills
- Finally, we take care of that "honey-do" list for you so you can relax and enjoy your free time.
What is the service?
In a nutshell, Hassle Free Home Services manages your home so that you do not have to. We accomplish that through three basic services: we conduct a monthly maintenance visit during which our technicians handle all of the basic maintenance and minor honey-do needs of the home; we work with service partners to deliver other services needed to maintain and enhance your home, including HVAC service, lawn care, window and gutter cleaning, etc..; and we estimate, schedule and manage larger scale repair or improvement work on your home.
Why should I sign up?
We believe there are three key reasons you should consider joining Hassle Free: 1) we take care of the preventive maintenance that is often neglected but that is needed to keep your home in prime condition; 2) we free up the valuable time you might otherwise waste waiting for a repair man or searching the yellow pages for a painter; and 3) we give you a trusted single source for dealing with anything that goes wrong in your home.
What happens during the monthly maintenance visit?
Each month our technicians complete a thorough inspection of the home and conduct the basic maintenance tasks required to keep the house in good shape. Each month they change light bulbs and furnace filters, touch up caulking, lubricate doors, check and clear drains, inspect weather stripping and numerous other tasks as part of an extensive maintenance checklist. They also complete seasonal items that are done once or twice a year, such as changing smoke detector batteries and cleaning dryer vents. Once the maintenance is complete, they spend time on "honey-do" repairs such as replacing light fixtures, hanging pictures or other small tasks requested by the homeowner.
How long does the monthly visit last?
Our monthly maintenance appointments range from about 2.5 hours long up to a full day, depending on the size of the home. About half of the visit is spent completing the maintenance checklist, and the other half is dedicated to completing minor repairs and honey-do type of projects.
Who conducts my maintenance appointments?
We have a team of skilled technicians who conduct the monthly maintenance appointments. Once you sign on with us, we will assign a technician and pick a monthly time slot based on your preference. The same technician will come out each month on the same day (e.g., third Wednesday of the month) at the same time.
Do I need to be home for my appointment?
You do not need to be home during your monthly maintenance appointment. In fact, roughly 70% of our customers provide us with keys or garage codes so that we can get in when they are not home. This allows us to deal with problems without disrupting your busy schedule. Just give us a call, and we will meet our contractor at your home so you don't have to. Just think, no more waiting around during a four hour window for help to arrive.
Whom do I call if I have a question or problem?
Each customer is assigned to a home manager at the outset of their contract. Your home manager is responsible for managing all of the work done in your home by our technicians and our service partners. Your home manager handles scheduling, estimating and quality assurance and also manages your ongoing list of work to be done in your home.
Are larger repairs included in the monthly maintenance visit?
Most repairs that take 30 minutes or less to complete are included in the basic monthly maintenance cost. Also, product that costs less than $30 is covered under the basic fee. For larger projects, we will have our in-house handyman or appropriate service partners provide an estimate for your approval prior to doing the work.
Do you get multiple bids for larger projects?
We try to balance the need to offer competitive pricing with our goal of providing high end results. For that reason, we work with a pool of pre-screened and qualified service partners on all project work. Because we work with them regularly, they give us preferred pricing, which allows us to manage the work for you while still remaining competitive. We will not be the cheapest provider around, but we will take the entire burden of the project off of your shoulders and will guarantee the quality of the work.
Do I need to sign up for all of your services?
The only required service is the basic monthly maintenance program. Through this service we get to know your home and take care of the little issues that arise before they become big issues.
I already have an HVAC service. Would I need to switch?
The additional service offerings are available to you on an a la carte basis – you only sign up for the ones you want. We recognize that homeowners may already have a trusted plumber, electrician or landscaper, and we encourage them to continue to use those folks if they want to. If you decide after your contract has begun that you would like to add a service, we would be happy to accommodate that request.
How do you price the service?
Pricing for the basic monthly service starts as low as $200 per month depending on the size of your home. We price based on the number and type of rooms in your home, regardless of where the home is located within our service area. The basic maintenance price includes the labor and materials (light bulbs, furnace filters, etc…) needed for your appointment. The add-on services are priced during your initial meeting with one of our home managers and then included in your contract. We divide those costs into twelve equal payments that you make throughout the contract year.
How do I pay for the service?
We send out invoices via email within a few days of each monthly visit. The invoice includes that basic monthly maintenance cost, the monthly portion of any additional services in your contract and any costs relating to project work completed since the previous invoice. If we undertake larger projects for you (e.g., greater than $1,000), we will invoice you upon satisfactory completion of the work. You can pay by check, online banking or credit card.
What if I decide after a few months that the service is not for me? Am I stuck for the rest of the year?
While we are confident that you will love the service, we understand that life happens and that you might need to terminate the service before the contract is up. While we will be sorry to see you go, we certainly will not hold you to the contract if the service no longer works for you. We do ask that you give us one month's notice of such a change.
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