text:
IOT/WT Innovation World Cup Pitch & Award Ceremony 2018 MUNICH
This year the IOT/WT Innovation World Cup® 2017/18 tapped into the emerging potential of Internet of Things and wearable solutions. The competition attracted techpreneurs from all around the world, generating an exceptional line-up of revolutionary innovations and new technologies across diverse industries.
The finalists across four categories (lifestyle, sports & fitness, healthcare and industrial) and 3 special prizes of partners EBV Elektronik, AIQ Smart Clothing, and Geeny by Telefónica NEXT will pitch their solutions on stage at the official Pitch and Award Ceremony hosted by our partner WT | Wearable Technologies.
The ceremony will be held at the Innovation Wildfire sessions during the 12th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 EUROPE in Munich – THE global meeting point for the entire wearables ecosystem- on January 30th at 15:15 pm. All finalists will have the chance to exhibit their solutions at the conference and connect with some of the most influential people in the wearables field!
Join us and get the chance to meet our finalists in person!
Have a look at the complete agenda here and get your tickets here (reduced tickets for startups are also available, apply now).
Let us know that you are coming, by dropping us a line to be included in the pitch and award ceremony VIP list!
It will be a great show, we are already looking forward to welcoming you there!
Further details coming soon…
Read more at: www.innovationworldcup.com


text:
Research focused on improved model representation of ocean processes particularly those processes governing sea surface temperature, upper ocean heat content, and salinity variability including air-sea exchanges, heat-flux, lateral ocean advection, and entrainment at the base of the ocean mixed layer that play a significant role in controlling short-term variability in ocean and coastal circulations as well as long-term variations. It also includes modeling of the ocean from the surface to the ocean floor to improve understanding and, eventually, forecasting of climate variability and climate change.
These research activities contribute to NOAA Mission Goal 1: Healthy Oceans – Marine fisheries, habitats, and biodiversity sustained within healthy and productive ecosystems; Goal 2: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation – An informed society anticipating and responding to climate and its impacts; and Goal 3: Weather-Ready Nation – Society is prepared for and responds to weather-related events.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
There are two key coordination roles within the Amana Living home care service.
The Resource Coordinator plays an integral part in delivering home care services to our clients. Their role is to allocate services to our Community Support Workers, ensuring details are kept updated, rosters are organised efficiently and managing last-minute changes. They collaborate with Home Care Coordinators to ensure the right person is rostered to provide the right service at the right time.
The Home Care Coordinator is a first point of contact for clients and their families. They manage the delivery of packaged care, which includes creating care plans and conducting annual reviews to ensure each client continues to receive the right care as their needs change.


text:
CategoryExhibition Space
Good To KnowOpen also Mondays, Open until Late
TipFrom the café you can see the fresco Sibyls by Raphael inside the adjacent Santa Maria della Pace church
The Chiostro del Bramante in Rome are cloisters from the early 16th century, now used for hosting art exhibitions, conferences and concerts. It is considered to be one of the high points of Renaissance architecture in Rome.
The building is part of the complex that also includes the adjacent Santa Maria della Pace church, home to the famous fresco Sibyls by Raphael, and was designed by the architect and painter Donato Bramante, one of the most prominent artists of the Renaissance.


text: Dean did an excellent job in increasing the size of one of my bedrooms. His work was of the highest quality and he left the room in exactly the same tidy state they found it in. There were no hidden or extra charges. The job was done within the quoted price and finished on time. I would happily recommend Timbafix


text:
This year I am trying my hardest to document my life, life with my children, with my mother and with family in friends in general.
As I treat this blog as an autobiography of sorts, I started what I hope to be a weekly summary post of things that happen in my life, and for the lives of so many others that I meet, I know, I'm acquainted with, that I live with and spend time with.
I gave it a catchy title and a tab of it's own on the blog, called Weekly Round-Up of Fun and Crazy.
My life is ordinary to me, but as I've grown to realize in the past two years, it really isn't ordinary to other people.
Don't ask me why it took me so long to figure this out.
Doesn't every intelligent, math loving Hispanic girl from the poor side of town become a Civil Engineer in the job of her dreams, marry the man of her dreams and end up taking care of her parents with a beautiful family?
Yeah, I just figured this out recently. Don't judge.
I feel ordinary and here's a day in my life to prove it!
I got to work at 730 AM this morning. I went to the parking lot (yard) where the vehicle I am assigned to was parked and got out my safety jacket and hardhat to go into the field to do one of my favorite things, review a roadway.
(Now before I go on, this is no longer a normal thing, as I go down to an office now, but I am talking about today.)
I met my co-worker at the yard and after we got our paperwork, we drove almost 30-miles to get to the road we were reviewing today.
We spent the next three hours reviewing the road. It's not very glamorous, but I get to take cool photos like the one to the right.
I don't think I've ever seen an asphalt dike with a curve like the one along the side of the roadway in the photo. Sometimes thing have to get noted.
My coworker and I took a late lunch, where I left work to install a raised toilet seat for my mother. It wouldn't fit. That was annoying and I had to leave because lunch was over.
I'll spare you the photo of the seat not fitting….
Anyway, after work, I had a scheduled appointment with my Personal Trainer. I haven't been to the gym since July.
(Search #myviewtoday to see the progress of my #knee recovery on Instagram.)
I had to go get my mini poodle from the groomers after the gym.
I finally got home and thank God my husband braved the store with three kids to get us food because that was the last thing I wanted to do today.
I wrote a blog post while watching Marvel's Agent Carter on ABC.
There were many things I didn't get to do today. But that's not the point of this blog post.
I want to inspire you to say to yourself – "Look at all the awesome things I did today!"
You know you did even "ordinary" stuff that makes the world more amazing right? Hopefully you think of the people whose lives you influenced today. Maybe you think of the kids that you are raising and helping to grow into the next generation of game-changers and world builders.
Maybe you're like me and just did your job of reviewing a road for the public with a great co-worker.
Whatever it was, I hope you know that you are awesome. Have a great day tomorrow friends!


text:
On Thursday, April 12, 21 Vectorworks employees volunteered during their lunch break to participate in the Howard County 20-minute cleanup.
For the fourth year, volunteers cleaned up waste near our home office neighborhood in Columbia, Maryland to support Live Green Howard's effort for environmental health. Volunteers collected approximately four 55-gallon bags of trash along Riverwood Drive and portions of Old Columbia Road, while also encouraging and inviting local businesses to be active in their own cleanups, too.
Dave Vorel, an employee at one of our neighboring businesses, Conduent, Inc., also participated in the cleanup on Shaker Drive and collected five bags of trash, including a snow shovel.
Pictured left to right: Dave Vorel and Alan Martin help clean up on April 12. Image courtesy of Dave Vorel.
"We're delighted to have more than doubled our number of volunteers since we began participating in this event, and we look forward to continued growth in the coming years," said Sue Collins, director of communications at Vectorworks. "This event, along with our participation in Adopt-a-Road and Renewal and Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery, demonstrates Vectorworks' passion for contributing to a healthy environment."
As a reward during lunchtime, Abby's Market Café, our local deli, offered 20 percent discounts on sandwiches, wraps, and salads to our volunteers.
Thank you to all the volunteers and local businesses that participated in the Earth Day cleanup!


text:
What Makes a Team Heighten Its Performance?
It's as difficult for businesses to repeat championship-quality years as it is for professional sports teams to do so. For some companies, accumulating a series of high-performance years depends on the teams that company leaders create to accomplish specific goals. But the probability that a newly formed group will become a high-performance team requires more than talented members. A top-performing team depends on the right leadership, members ready to assume their roles, a strong team culture and appropriate rewards and recognition.
Team Leadership
You might think a strong leader naturally improves the performance of a team, but managers can think too big. To run a team effectively, it's best that a leader think small and recognize the value of team-member interpersonal relationships, as well as respect the significance of his team's culture to the creation of these relationships. Such leaders are easy to identify because they're often as adept at fostering relationships in company hallways as they are well versed in providing visual cues, such as smiles.
Roles and Responsibilities
The strengths of individual team members are often critical during particular phases of a project. For example, a team member with exceptional communication skills may be especially beneficial during the definition and planning or project launch phases of a project. Consequently, a company gains a lot of leverage simply by creating teams consisting of the right people and assigning roles and responsibilities according to each individual's skills, qualities, training and experience.
Team Culture
Some say teams matter greatly in terms of a company's success, but that's not the case unless talented team members combine their efforts to contribute to the prompt and cost-effective achievement of assigned team goals. To gain team commitment requires a shared sense of purpose, but even the most stellar business cheerleaders find it difficult to be encouraging and consistent in voicing the project vision for the duration of an endeavor. When a leader falls silent, a team culture must kick in that members support in words and deeds. The culture facilitates collaboration and supports effective interrelationships. Consequently, team performance may be more dependent on the cohesion that results from a shared culture than on the team's supporting technology platforms and tools.
Rewards and Recognition
Long-term peak performance requires rewards and recognition; however, it's not easy to balance team and individual incentives. If you ignore the stars of a team, you may find them sitting at the back of the room with other malcontents, but if you focus on the stars, rather than the collaborative efforts of the other team members, the majority of a team can be demoralized quickly. It's best to create and manage a team reward system, including incentive pay, recognition, profit sharing or gain sharing, that demonstrates company leaders value a team member's special efforts as well as the work of a special team.
Photo Credits
- Digital Vision/Digital Vision/Getty Images


text:
Centre Claws? What does please Centre Claws? Mouth in the center? Please what is this ??? Well, actually it's just a play on words, because I made ??this font at a time, in a dressed in red, furry occupied cloth lemonade drivers from Atlanta posing as a saint, supposedly lives at the North Pole, a flying has several reindeer and despite significant obesity supposedly fits through every chimney in order to practically simultaneously distribute gifts anywhere in the country, which will be distributed on the occasion of a later date specified by a Roman feast until over 300 years after his death anniversary a not unimportant person. Hmm, well ... and just as the name sounds like Centre Claws, especially if you pronounce the perfect English ...;-)
* German to English Translation provided by Google Translate
Centre Claws font contains 201 defined characters and 194 unique glyphs. The font contains characters from the following unicode character ranges: Basic Latin (92), Latin-1 Supplement (83), Latin Extended-A (7), Latin Extended-B (1), General Punctuation (15), Currency Symbols (1), Letterlike Symbols (1).
No comments yet. Be the first to comment.
Submit a review using your Facebook ID


text:
Two of Shelby County's top prosecutors fired back last week at a state board that claims both should be disciplined for breaking ethics rules in the 2009 murder trial of Noura Jackson.
Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich and Assistant District Attorney Stephen P. Jones were both targeted for discipline by the Tennessee Supreme Court's Board of Professional Responsibility (TBPR) in January. The Tennessee Supreme Court admits attorneys to practice law in the state, and its TBPR oversees and disciplines those attorneys for violations.
The TBPR opened investigations on Weirich and Jones in 2014. In a January 2016 petition, it claimed that Weirich violated Jackson's constitutional right to silence in her trial when Weirich implored Jackson: "Just tell us where you were! That's all we're asking, Noura!"
- Screenshot from video of the Jackson trial
The TBPR found that Jones withheld a key witness statement during the trial, evidence that could have helped Jackson's defense. Both of these infractions swayed the jury's decision in the trial, according to the TBPR, and might have unnecessarily sent Jackson to prison.
Jackson's defense attorneys have said Weirich's statement poisoned the jury against Jackson, as it appeared that Jackson did not want to answer Weirich's question. Weirich said she was only reciting testimony from a witness in the trial, which is allowed by court rules.
In ordering Jackson a new trial in 2014, Tennessee Supreme Justice Cornelia Clark wrote that the statement withheld by Jones could have been used by Jackson's attorneys "to bolster its attack upon the thoroughness of the police investigation and to argue" that the statement could have pointed to another suspect. Jones said while he did withhold the statement, he didn't do it intentionally.
Both Weirich and Jones filed formal responses to the TBPR in the past two weeks. Both said they should not be punished by the TBPR. Both said they will not accept the board's recommended discipline, a censure, which is a public rebuke of their actions that comes with some small fees and fines but no suspension of their law licenses.
Both said they will, instead, fight the rulings altogether in separate hearings that work much like criminal trials with witness testimony, evidence, and attorneys. The hearings are not open to the public. Taking the cases to trial, in essence, could result in harsher punishments for Weirich and Jones.
"No court has ever stated that Ms. Weirich acted with intent or was guilty of any ethical misconduct," wrote Weirich's attorney Jef Feibelman in his response to the TBPR. "Explicitly and implicitly they have found otherwise."
Jones said he got the witness statement during the trial and put it in the flap of a trial notebook and forgot about it, though he did mean to turn the evidence over to Jackson's attorneys. Jones' attorney Brian Faughnan argued Jones' action was "unintentional and inadvertent." As such, he said it would be unfair to so strictly enforce court rules against Jones for an "innocent" mistake.
Jones' attorney said that the trial caused "significant, atypical stress to Mr. Jones that impacted his health" and asked the board to consider this as a mitigating factor in their case against him.


text:
This warranty applies to current models of the following Dumore emergency starter solenoids for fire pump diesel engines:
- Emergency Starter Solenoid, 12 VDC > (Dumore Part 535-0127)
- Emergency Starter Solenoid, 24 VDC > (Dumore Part 535-0098)
This warranty is extended only to Dumore Corporation's commercial and industrial customers. To protect the quality of this product, every step in its manufacture has been carefully controlled. It is constructed of only the finest materials by skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work. The latest precision production techniques and thorough repeated inspections ensure that Dumore Corporation's rigid specifications are met.
Dumore Corporation warrants the emergency starter solenoids manufactured and/or repaired by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after purchase. Any emergency starter solenoids or part proved to Dumore Corporation's satisfaction to be defective during that period will be repaired or replaced, at Dumore Corporation's option, if returned prepaid to Dumore Corporation. Dumore Corporation's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair or replacement. In no event shall Dumore Corporation be liable for any consequential or incidental damages. This warranty does not apply to parts not manufactured by Dumore Corporation or failing due to ordinary wear, or to products subject to abuse, accidental damage, improper operation, maintenance or repair, or to other damage by circumstances beyond Dumore Corporation's control.
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.


text:
Download REMOVAL 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery. 2. Relieve the fuel pressure. 3. Drain the fuel tank. 4. Raise and support the vehicle . For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair. 5. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe hoses. 1 Loosen the hose clamps. 2 Disconnect the hoses from the filler pipes. 6. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector. 7. Disconnect the fuel filter inlet line. 8. Disconnect the vapor tube fitting. 9. Position a safety support under the fuel tank. 10. Remove the two fuel tank support strap bolts. 11. Partially lower the fuel tank while swinging the fuel tank support straps away from the fuel tank. Position the straps aside and lower the fuel tank. INSTALLATION 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Home Auto Repair 2000 Mercury Sable Fuel Tank Removal


text:
J. Djanrelian was a Human Starfleet officer in the 22nd century.
In 2151, he was listed as a member of the Flight Test Crew on the dedication plaque of Enterprise NX-01. (ENT: "Broken Bow", dedication plaque)
In 2154, he was listed as a Deep Space Operations officer on the dedication plaque of the Columbia NX-02. (ENT: "Affliction", dedication plaque).
In January of 2155, he was listed as an Onboard Data officer on directory placards at Starfleet Command's Fleet Operations Center, Sol Sector. His office was located in room #3459. (ENT: "Demons", directories)
This character was only mentioned in writing.
He was named after craft service member Jon Djanrelian.
Community content is available under CC-BY-NC unless otherwise noted.


text:
Full text loading...
View Affiliations Hide Affiliations
- The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 4, Issue 4, 1 Jul 1955, p. 716 - 717
Papers Presented at Symposium on Diarrheal Diseases Other Than Amebiasis Joint Meeting of The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and The American Academy of Tropical Medicine Louisville, Kentucky November 12–14, 1953
The problem of acute diarrheal disease is closely analogous to that of the weather. We've learned how to live with weather. In many cases we have found ways of protecting ourselves against weather and we are still actively exploring other possibilities for modifying ourselves and our environment so that we can develop coexistence to a high degree. Similarly, diarrheal diseases are progressively better understood and consequently we are better protected than ever before.
The group of papers is presented as one way of looking at the problem of those "diarrheal diseases other than amebiasis." The papers themselves illustrate a stage in the acquisition of useful knowledge about particular disease agents. Two major groups of micro-organisms have been recognized as important agents for the production of these diseases in man: the genus "Shigella" and the genus "Salmonella," respectively. In addition to these known parasites there is evidence which suggests to me that other bacteria and other viruses cause disease in man whose predominant symptom is diarrhea.


text:
Shop by Categories
Store Categories
All Store Items on Sale Now
More items from this Store
brand name: libarrecy
Packing Weight:570G
Detailed Size:33Lx12Dx41Hcm
Open Method:zipper
Best match: Suitable for any style of dress and shoes.
Note 1: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1cm = 0.39 inch
Note 2: There might be slightly difference in color, because of the computer monitor settings.
Note 3: With the difference in the measurement method, please allow 1-3 cm in size deviation.
1. The best way is direct online Payment,you can choose yourself. If you want other Payment terms please let us konw before when you order.
2. Full Payment must be made within 7 days after placing your order, or the order will be invalid or canceled by the system.
3. Make sure that you have completed all the detailed information like contact person,address,post code and telephone number when filling in your buyer"s information.
About shipping
1.We free shipping by China Post Air Mail,reach most of the countries within 10----35 business days.
2.We will send the goods within 7 business days after the full Payment has been confirmed. If the Payment is not available, your order will be closed automatically.
3.The buyer are responsible for any insurance ,problems and damage which caused by shipping service such accidents, delays or other issues. Besides the buyer should to be responsible for any tax and/or duty charged by their country. And the goods will be Marked as gift or sample for your easy customs clearance and less charge. (if you want to declare the goods as other item name, or specify an value for custom, please inform us when making the order)
About Return and Warranty.
1. All the goods are inspected before shipment, so if you are not satisfied with the purchase, you can exchange the items in one week and you must contact us within 24 hours of the receipt of your purchase
2. The shipping and handling charge is not refundable and customer should be responsible for all the charges of returning and reshipping.
3. All return items must be in its original conditions, including box and accessories. Men made defects are not guaranteed, such as broken, scratched and so on.
4. For any items,please send by EMS or your local post when send back.
About Feedback
1.Buyer"s early confirmation will be highly appreciated after receiving the items.
2.Since your feedback is very important to our business"s development, we sincerely invite you to leave positive feedback for us if you are satisfied with our product and service. It"ll just take you 1 minute,but this 1 minute has the extremely vital significance to us.
3.Please contact us before disputes or leaving any negative or neutral feedback. We will work with you to solve any problems.Thank you for your understanding!
China Wholesale | Security & Privacy | About Us | China Manufacturers | Seller Home | New Products | Top Searches | Products Online | Refined Products | Discount Products | Best Sellers | Customer Service | Terms of Use | Russian | Portuguese | Italian | Spanish | French | German | Turkey | 한국어 | العربية
Copyright Notice © 2004 - 2020 DHgate.com All rights reserved. License


text:
MONTEREY PARK >> The City Council will vote on a six-month-long process Wednesday that may increase water, sewer and trash rates effective Sept. 1.
The city needs to collect between $3.4 to $9.4 million more a year to repair, replace and rehabilitate a water system that dates back to 1929. About 72 percent of the transmission and distribution systems were constructed before 1960.
Study specialist AKM Consulting Engineers estimated the cost for the water Capital Improvement Project will cost nearly $100 million.
"When it comes to water and sewer, we're the utility that serves that," City Manager Paul Talbot said. "We have not kept up with where we should be. We can't wait any longer … We end up with sewage leaks. We end up with water breaks, or we don't have sufficient water pressure to certain parts of town."
Water, sewer and trash rates have been static since October 2009, though adjustments tied to inflation have been made, said Chu Thai, management and services director. The potential price increase range has yet to be set.
The rate increase is a separate issue from utility users taxes, an issue a group of volunteers associated with the National Tax Limitation Committee has criticized as an added resident cost created from a city's inefficient fiscal management. Monterey Park does not have immediate plans to increase its UUT, which is set at 3 percent for residents and 5.5 percent for commercial property.
Athens Services provides trash pick-up, but a projected $1 million net loss in the refuse fund for this fiscal year supports the need to increase the rate by 15 percent, according to a staff report.
The city needs to adjust pricing to the sewer service charge to pay for a $12.8 million Sewer Capital Improvement Program.
"The study shows that current sewer cost for the average resident is $1.86," Thai said. "That's much lower than what other cities are paying. If you spread $1.86 over 30 days, that's 6 cents a day to flush your toilet. That doesn't seem right."
Alhambra, South Pasadena, Azusa, Downey and Whittier all have a higher average monthly sewer bill. Whittier is the second cheapest, and they pay $7.06 on an average month, according to a staff report.
Some 95 percent of Monterey Park's water comes from the city, and residents pay an average of $28.82 per month, according to a staff report. In a comparison with five other suppliers, Covina has the second most inexpensive per month, and it is $1.89 more expensive than Monterey Park. The highest monthly price in the sample came from the San Gabriel Valley Water Co., which averages $55.31 for a single-family home.
Cost for emergency replacements is two to four times more expensive because of the damage the explosions do to surroundings, Thai said. In 2011 there were 34 breaks that cost the city from $272,000 to $544,000 in emergency repairs, he said
"Until the City of Monterey Park can adequately collect enough water revenues, we are left with only enough money to respond to emergency repairs," Thai said. "Setting the proper water rates will allow the City to move from a costlier, reactionary operation to a cost-effective, preventative water system."
Some wastewater pipelines were installed more than 100 years ago and are 50 years beyond their life expectancy. Because only 35 percent of the sewer lines have been inspected, the cost of the project and the rates will likely be increased in the future, Thai said.
Once the city sends out notices of the proposed services hike, residents will have at least 45 days to write an opposition letter to City Hall. According to a tentative schedule, Monterey Park will mail the notices on April 25. At least 8,180 residents, 51 percent of affected tenants, must submit protest letters by June 18 if voters wish to stop the rate increases. Otherwise the City Council will be able to decide on the issue.


text:
I have a dream that citizens will come together, patients and scientists, and together build a knowledge expert that will allow us to be able to treat patients, allow us to have insights into disease, that in the past have not been possible to do...
Question: Who will build the disease models soon capable of providing the powerful insights to cure patients?
Answer: You.
Source: sagebase.org/sage/news.php
Articles >


text:
'I know she would have wanted her murderers dead'
A teacher pays tribute to a 'very special student' – the Delhi Braveheart.
Satendra Prasad (30), does not recollect anything unusual about the girl when he met her the first time in 2005. Her mother had asked him to teach her daughter science and math and Satendra, who lived less than a kilometer away, would go over to her house in Delhi's Mahavir Enclave. The girl, now known as the Delhi Braveheart, was then in class 9.
She was very talkative, he smiles, and always had an opinion on everything. "She began tuitions in October, 2005, and after a few weeks, I realized unlike other students, she loved math. It was a pleasure teaching her because she was not scared of the subject," he says.
In her board exams in class 10, she scored 92 in Math and 90 in Science and Satendra teased her saying she had not bettered his score. "She told me, dekh lena, bhaiyya, I will beat you next time."
It was just an aside in a teacher-student relationship for him, but for her, it was a challenge. Two years later in her board exams in class 12, she scored 96 per cent in Math.
"She was grinning from ear to ear and told me, 'see, I told you, I would beat you'. That was the kind of girl she was -- confident, bright and driven by a single-minded determination to succeed. She was a very special student," he says.
Satendra was at work on August 31, when the juvenile was convicted for her rape and murder. He knew the verdict was expected, but did not know the juvenile had been given a three-year sentence in a correctional facility. According to the police he was the most brutal of all the six accused.
Speaking over the phone, Satendra is silent for a while, before he sighs and says, he did not expect this verdict. "We will approach higher courts. We are not satisfied with this verdict. I don't want to make predictions over the verdicts of the other accused, any more."
Click on NEXT to read further...
Image: Satendra Prasad
Photographs: Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com
'You can imagine what her family is going through'
It's been nearly nine months since she died of her injuries in the brutal gang rape on December 16, 2012 and Satendra says she's constantly in his thoughts.
"You can imagine what her family is going through. They are such emancipated people; so much of what she was is because of her family. I remember, her brothers were hardly thrilled that her parents were going to sell their land in Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) to fund her physiotherapy course. If her parents hesitated, it was because it was a huge decision to sell the land, not because it was for a daughter's education."
She always knew what she wanted. "I am glad she rarely listened to me," he smiles, "or she would never have been a physiotherapist."
After class 10, Satendra advised her to choose Commerce and Chartered Accountancy instead of Science, since course fees and tuitions were cheaper. "But she told me, 'bhaiyya, I can't do Commerce. I like the white coat doctors wear; I want to be a doctor too.'
"I told her to be practical, her parents couldn't afford her fees. She told me, I was a worrywart. She said she was committed to doing medicine, and she would do it," says Satendra, who is a CA.
To fund her college fees, she began tuitions at home. Satendra says she was diligent in her studies, rarely, if ever, bunked lectures and despite a gruelling schedule, and crushing poverty, was always cheerful.
Their relationship changed. "She was the first student, who tied a rakhi to me. We would drop in unannounced at each other's homes. On Sundays, she would call me and tell me to come over if I was free and she would do the same. She was family," says Satendra.
Her gift of a T-shirt that said, 'God is busy, may I help you?' is precious and tucked away in his cupboard.
Click on NEXT to read further...
Photographs: Reuters
'She would tell me, she would never spend her life cooking and cleaning'
"She had a loving family. She absolutely loved her father and respected him as well. On Sundays, aunty would ask her to cook, and she hated it," he laughs.
"She would tell me, she would never spend her life cooking and cleaning. 'We have one life, we should be doing better things than this. I will get a maid when I begin working', she promised herself.
"Her father would tease her and tell her he wouldn't drink tea unless she made it. Of course, she did. All five of them would laugh and joke and fool around. I loved the atmosphere in her house. Now, it's so different," he says.
In Dehradun, she did a four-year course in physiotherapy at the Sai Institute of Paramedical and Allied Sciences.
Arvind Singh, the administrative officer at the institute, says he remembers her from the time she and her father came to the office to enrol and pay the course fees. "She seemed so happy to be here, as did her father. But I think he was also worried," he says.
Her mother, Asha, says, "She told me, 'Ma aap itna daroge toh kaise chalega?. Kaise hum aage badhenge. (We will never be able to succeed if you are so scared). She was very happy there, so we were happy."
Says Arvind Singh, "The physiotherapy batch had just 30 students and she stood out. She was a cheerful girl, extremely hardworking and very intelligent. She had lots of friends and I know the staff liked her. She participated in extra-curricular activities – sports, dancing. She was a good girl."
But they were a tough four years. The tuition fees of Rs 50,000 per year for four years was impossible for her parents to shoulder, even after the sale of the land. "So, she began working in a BPO in Dehradun. I really don't know how she managed her classes because she was almost always on the night shift.
"When she bunked classes it was because she was exhausted after the night shift, not because she went for a movie," says Satendra.
Click on NEXT to read further...
Photographs: Reuters
'She was a tough girl, I can't believe she's gone'
In December 2012, after appearing for her final examinations, she told him she wished she had worked harder and was apprehensive about her results. Satendra scolded her saying she was too hard on herself, "She barely slept; how could she expect fantastic results? I told her, for once, take it easy."
She died before the results were declared. Arvind Singh says she had ranked second in her college. "I know she would have made a very good physiotherapist. She loved the fact that she could heal and her dedication would have won over her patients. Those men who did this to her should be shot dead," he says.
Satendra says, "I think the incident has changed everyone who knew her. She used to tell me to toughen up. She told me I should learn to say 'no' sometimes. "Don't let anyone take advantage of you', she said. She was a tough girl, I can't believe she's gone."
They were supposed to meet up on December 15, but couldn't. On December 17, he heard a girl in the neighbourhood had been raped. "Then I heard it was her. I called her aunt and she confirmed it. I'm ashamed to say I didn't have the guts to go and visit her in hospital," says Satendra.
He tries to spend some time with her family on weekends. Her brother, Gaurav, who is pursuing engineering, an ambition she fostered, comes to him for help with math. "She loved her brothers so much, they miss her. It's so quiet in the house now. You know, she used to talk a lot, it was unusual for her to be quiet, unless she was upset or angry. Then she would go to her room and shut the door. We just let her be."
She was an asset in his life and as much as she drove herself towards her goals, she would push him too, he says. "She would see you will become a CA, I will be a physiotherapist, my brothers will be engineers. And we would grin at each other. They were good times, hard times, but we knew we were building a better future."
He looks through her pictures on his phone and shares one she sent him, sitting in a coffee shop in Dehradun, smiling broadly at the camera. He says, that's how he wants to remember her -- happy, not a victim of a crime where no punishment sufficient.
Click on MORE to read a related feature...
Image: The victim's borther Gaurav Singh at the family's modest home in Delhi
Photographs: Swarupa Dutt


text:
Sales Have Ended
Sales Have Ended
The QBE Sydney Swans Academy is holding Open Athlete Assessment Trials for girls aged 11 and 12 years of age. Following the assessment, players will have the opportunity to be selected for the inaugural Youth Girls program, which will commence in March, 2018. Players must be born in 2005/2006 to be eligible to participate.
Due to the high demand, we will be running the trials over two nights:
U11s - Monday September 11
U12s - Tuesday September 12
The assessment will run from 5pm - 7pm on both nights.
Registrations close Monday August 28 and are subject to capacity.
What is the registration fee for the event?
There are no registration fees for the trials, it's a free event!
Do I have to register online?
Yes, all girls must register online using this website if they wish to participate in the event. Players are not permitted to turn up on the day if they haven't registered.
Do I need to reside in the Swans Academy zone to participate in the trials?
No, players who reside outside the Swans Academy zone can participate in the event. However, players who reside outside the Swans Academy zone cannot be selected for the Swans Academy program.
How do I know whether I reside in the Swans Academy zone?
Academy zones in NSW are based on Local Government Areas. A list of LGAs aligned with the Swans Academy can be accessed here. The updated zone surrounding the Hills District can be accessed here.
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Players must be turning a minimum of 11 years of age in 2017 to participate in the event.
Will there be trials held for girls in other age groups?
At this stage, there will be only trials held for U11 and U12 girls. Players in younger age groups will need to wait until they are 11 years to trial and those in the U13+ age groups may have the opportunity to participate in the AFL NSW/ACT Female Talent Program.
I can't attend the trial date. Is it possible to trial on another date?
There are no opportunities for further trials in 2017 if you are unable to attend the scheduled date for the trials.
What are my parking/transport options for getting to and from the event?
There is two hours free parking in the Entertainment Quarter carpark, which is accessed via Lang Rd, Moore Park. Alternatively, there is limited metered parking along Driver Avenue.
The closest train station is Central and the closet bus stop is located near Sydney Boys High School along Anzac Parade.
When do I find out if a player has been selected for the Academy program?
Players will receive a feedback report one month after the trials, which will state whether they have been selected for the 2018 Academy program.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please email email@example.com or call (02) 9339 9150.


text: New York's Ziegfeld Theatre Closes With Crowded 'Star Wars' Showing 8:00 PM PST 1/28/2016 by Jackie Strause , Pamela McClintock FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Chris Goldberg/Creative Commons Ziegfeld Theater NYC - H 2015 Hollywood studios are mourning the loss of the Ziegfeld, by far the top choice for glitzy N.Y. premieres. New York's Ziegfeld Theatre screened its final movie Thursday night. The iconic Midtown movie theater bowed out with a 10 p.m. showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On the Ziegfeld website, last-minute tickets were available leading up to the 3D showing, but any requests for future dates prompted a message, saying, "Online ticket purchase is no longer available." New Yorkers took to Twitter on Thursday to document the long lines and "packed house" as they prepared to see the J.J. Abrams film and say goodbye to the Manhattan staple, which will be transformed into a high-end event space. The Ziegfeld, which opened in 1969, is the largest cinema in the city, with some 1,131 seats, and is the favorite venue for glitzy Hollywood studio premieres. The studios have been preparing for the theaters' closure for months, even if they aren't happy about it. (More and more premieres are being held in Manhattan with the return of NBC's The Tonight Show back to New York.) Studios have begun holding premieres at the AMC multiplex in Lincoln Square, as well as at the AMC Empire in Midtown. The theater at MOMA is another alternative. It's possible the studios will be able to stage premieres at the Ziegfeld once it reopens in 2017 as an events space called the Ziegfeld Ballroom. See some of the goodbye posts on social media below: About to see Star Wars in a packed house at the Ziegfeld. Who would have thought? #ripziegfeld pic.twitter.com/XwD7MiqaED — kateyrich (@kateyrich) January 29, 2016 Long line for the 7PM Star Wars on the Ziegfeld's last night. Too bad we all didn't come here more often, I guess — Richard Lawson (@rilaws) January 28, 2016 The great Ziegfeld Theatre closes tonight after the 10pm showing of Star Wars. Sad day in NYC! — Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 28, 2016 Last screening ever at the #Ziegfeld! Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. @ Ziegfeld… https://t.co/gf42CrkP35 — Nick Mann (@NickMannFilm) January 29, 2016 My wistful tears are sponsored by Chevrolet. #Ziegfeld #finalshow pic.twitter.com/8HFWljAUHR — Will McKinley (@willmckinley) January 29, 2016 Complimentary popcorn and soda at the last ever Ziegfeld screening lines looking like Hunger Games — Matt Raz (@mattRAZ) January 29, 2016 The sun sets on NYC's Ziegfeld Theater. Final screening ever: The Force Awakens. https://t.co/aIGh3lHOfk pic.twitter.com/kuzGlK7ea6 — Sean Ludwig (@seanludwig) January 29, 2016 FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Jackie Strause email@example.com jackiedstrause Pamela McClintock email@example.com @thr


text:
Davis had his high school Baccalaureate this week. According to Davis' principal who also agrees with Wikipedia, the Baccalaureate service started in 1432 in Europe when each candidate for a college degree was required to give a sermon in Latin before graduation. This high school service was not in Latin and did not involve all 342 seniors preaching so it was quite a bit shorter than its predecessors..
Davis got to sing May the Music Never End with his fellow senior classmates in the chorus. He will also be singing as a quartet at graduation when they lead everyone in the Alma mater. The two guys in the middle and the two girls on the end form the quartet.
The speaker was Mr. Dan Cathy, the CEO of Chick fil A. He was an entertaining and motivating speaker.
Here's a better photo from the internet. I was pretty far away and behind lots of graduation caps when I took my pictures. Using my powers of motherly astuteness, I figured I might have embarrassed Davis if I ran to the front of the stage with my camera for the sake of the blog. It doesn't take much to embarrass a teenager but cameras are an automatic "I-will-never-speak-to-you-again-if-you-take-that-picture-now" so I sat in the back and took tiny dark photos.
Dan Cathy gave each graduate a relay baton and encouraged the students to set goals and to work hard to keep achieving throughout life. Pretty standard fare for a Baccalaureate but he had me clapping along and cheering Eat More Chicken, so I was pretty motivated even if I wasn't the one graduating.
The graduation ceremony is tomorrow unless it rains and unfortunately, it is supposed to. If it does rain, the graduation will be Saturday morning. Either way, we have a big weekend ahead.


text:
The year 2015, in which the United Nations celebrated its 70th anniversary, was "pivotal" – in the words of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon – marked by major achievements, including the adoption of a long-term global sustainable development agenda and crowned by the UN climate conference which committed every nation on Earth to do its part in combatting global warming.
But it was also marked worsening crises around the world, including the Syrian civil war and the refugee flows it caused, the worst outflow in Europe since the Second World War, and the conflicts in Libya, Yemen, South Sudan and elsewhere.
These, combined with the long-term scourges of poverty and hunger, have prompted the UN to seek a record $20 billion in humanitarian aid for the coming year.
The "UN Year in Review 2015," produced by the UN Department of Public Information, takes a look at the milestones and challenges that marked the past 12 months.
United Nations – Year in Review 2015 Credit: UN Department of Public Information


text:
- Day 16 weight: 70.7 kgs
- Cumulative weight loss since start: 4.5 kgs
If you cannot see the Day 16 video above, please click here to view.
Now suddenly there was quite a nice jump in the weight downwards since yesterday. Sweet sixteen indeed. Now I am 4.5 kgs down. Its been quite a journey so far. The weight loss pattern has been as is generally spoken about; rapid weight loss in the beginning and then slowing down. Then suddenly you have some surprise days like today when the weight drops quite a bit.
When I think back, I recall that the maximum impact has been on days when I have downed a lot of watermelon, besides the 3-4 litres of water that I do anyway.
Everyday I have tried to stay focused on one thought as I do my run in the morning. My stamina has increased and I can now run twice the distance of what I began with.
DAILY EMAIL UPDATES: If you or any of your friends want to sign up to receive a daily email on my progress, please do so here.


text:
All Pets Animal Hospital Employment Opportunities
The entire staff at All Pets Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Care is committed to providing the very best in patient care and customer service. We are a tenured and dedicated Team that strives to grow professionally and to constantly raise the Standard of Care that we offer. We expect the best and we seek out the best. We are committed to our Team and we offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Won't you join our Team?
Associate Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Technician
Customer Service Representative


text:
Delta Air Lines has signed a letter of intent to consolidate its operations to terminals two and three at Los Angeles International airport, a move that could leapfrog its facilities ahead of those of other carriers at the airport.
"We have a very big effort underway in Los Angeles," says Richard Anderson, chairman and chief executive of the Atlanta-based carrier, in a recorded message to employees on 7 January. "We've signed a letter of intent with the city of Los Angeles to rehabilitate LAX [terminals] two and three and relocate our operation in what will be the biggest terminal facility there."
Exactly what the rehabilitation of the terminals involves is not immediately clear. Delta confirms signing the LOI but declines to provide further details except to say that the agreement is still subject to approval by the board of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), which operates the airport.
LAWA was not immediately available for comment.
"I'm not surprised that Delta would like to expand," says Henry Harteveldt, founder and a travel industry analyst at the Atmosphere Research Group. "From the airline operational standpoint, the best thing to do is to knock the terminals down and build a new terminal that meet's the airlines needs."
"Neither terminal [two or three] is truly a 21st century facility on either the airside or the landside," he adds.
Terminal two is LAX's original international terminal that continues to support the newly renovated Tom Bradley International terminal, and terminal three is the former Trans World Airlines (TWA) terminal dating to 1961 that is now used by domestic carriers without their own dedicated space elsewhere at the airport.
Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and Virgin America operate from terminal three, the LAX website shows.
Roger Johnson, deputy executive director of airports development at LAWA, told Flightglobal in January 2014 that the operator planned to demolish and rebuild terminal three, which he described as being in the poorest condition of all of the terminals at the airport, once the new midfield concourse is complete.
"The midfield [concourse] is pretty integral in addressing our constraints," he says. "[It] gives us flexibility."
The construction contract on the midfield concourse was awarded in December 2014, however, a visit to LAX in November showed only demolition and land clearing activity underway on the site west of the Tom Bradley terminal.
LAWA's long-term plans for terminal three are fluid. A master plan published in March 2014 shows a single linear terminal replacing terminals one through three on the north side of LAX's horseshoe-shaped terminal.
However, the linear terminal that is depicted with 13 mainline aircraft gates would not be able to support all of Delta's existing operations at the airport.
Delta is gate constrained at LAX with only 14 gates in terminal five – the centre of its operations at the airport since it acquired Western Airlines in 1987 – and secondary access to some gates in terminal six.
"Delta would like to have much more of a presence in the [Los Angeles] market than they are able to have now in order to better compete with American, United and, to a lesser degree, Southwest," says Harteveldt.
American Airlines has 17 gates in terminals four and six and shares some of the gates in the Tom Bradley terminal, Southwest Airlines has 12 gates in terminal one and United Airlines 22 gates in terminals seven and eight.
"We're fast on our way to becoming the airline of choice in Los Angeles," said Ed Bastian, president of Delta, at the completion of $229 million in upgrades to its facilities in terminal five in June 2015.
He was referring to both the facility improvements as well as the air service and product improvements that the airline has made at LAX in recent years.
Delta has grown faster than any of its main competitors at the airport since 2014. Its seat capacity is up by more than a third to 620,000 this January from the same month two years ago, Innovata FlightMaps Analytics data shows.
American grew by 12.8% to 731,000 seats, Southwest by 17.1% to 492,000 seats and United shrank by 16% to 491,000 seats during the same period, according to Innovata.
Delta will continue to expand at LAX with five daily flights to Denver from 1 June and plans to shift all of its San Francisco shuttle flights to Boeing 717-200 aircraft this year.
While the renovations to terminal five and expanded service is good, Harteveldt says Delta has only set itself apart from American and United at LAX for the time being.
"As good as this is, they need something that's better," he says.
Source: Cirium Dashboard


text:
Slugs ruining your hosta plants? 10 smart ways to prevent them
We all know it is hard enough to keep our hostas flourishing and healthy without the added stress of worrying about slugs getting out of control and destroying them. While
8 intelligent ways to safeguard your hostas from deer
Deer can arguably be considered one of the beautiful, gentle animals in the world. But when it comes to choosing between them and your hosta, the hosta must win every


text:
Producers Are Flying High On Appreciation and Depreciation
Recently I addressed the Northeast Agribusiness Seminar held at Cornell University. It was nice to be back on my old stomping grounds. Capital investment at Cornell is in high gear, as new buildings appear to sprout up overnight with generous alumni funds.
I talked with Andy Rice, a former student of mine and late 80s graduate of Cornell who is now a successful banker. He approached me with a thoughtful perspective. He stated that many producers are making more of their debt and subsequent management decisions based upon depreciation and appreciation. He further asked – "Would that get people into trouble?"
My response is, as long as land and asset prices continue to increase, the appreciation can be a very compelling factor for leveraging the business financially. Where this strategy fails almost every time is when values level off or decline without the necessary earnings and cash flow to earn a subsequent profit and make payments on debt obligations at the asset values. Only the well-capitalized farm or ranch above $2 of equity for every dollar of debt can position themselves to refinance out of trouble.
In the next column I will discuss the challenges surrounding using depreciation as a leverage tool.
Illinois is not the only state facing large increases in real estate values. In upstate New York, land that was $500-600/acre 10 years ago is now selling for $1500-1800/acre. The buyers in this case are the large dairies that need the land for manure application to meet EPA regulations.
My e-mail address is:firstname.lastname@example.com
Editors' note: Dave Kohl, The Corn and Soybean Digest Trends Editor, is an ag economist specializing in business management and ag finance. He recently retired from Virginia Tech, but continues to conduct applied research and travel extensively in the U.S. and Canada, teaching ag and banking seminars and speaking to producer and agribusiness groups.
To see Dave Kohl's previous road warrior adventures type Dave Kohl in the Search blank at the top of the page.
This online exclusive is brought to you by The Corn and Soybean Digest


text: This tutorial shows you how to sell digital files such as e-books, essays, pictures, videos, drawings, code, reports, templates (…) without spending any money on third-party services. The tutorial describes, step by step, how to set up a fully automated system to sell your digital files online. The system requires no monthly subscriptions to any third party e-commerce service, is fully automated (once set up, no user intervention is needed, requires no programs to be installed , combines the free platforms WordPress, Paypal and Google, users are sent to an automated download link upon successful checkout.


text:
Sneak a peek at the new ''Iron Man'' robo-suit
Sneak a peek at the new robo-suit that will turn Robert Downey Jr. into a comic-book legend in the May 2008 movie
Iron Man is the latest Marvel Comics superhero to jump from splash page to big screen. (The film is due May 2008.) Director Jon Favreau (Elf ) began shooting in March with star Robert Downey Jr. — in his first comic-book role — as the man inside the cybernetic Mark III suit (pictured) and Gwyneth Paltrow as his trusted assistant. In the film, Downey plays Tony Stark, a playboy industrialist who decides to don high-tech armor to fight baddies after suffering a life-threatening heart injury in war-torn Afghanistan. "This is a decidedly adult superhero story," says Favreau. (Fanboy FYI: Look for Stark's legendary drinking problem to pop up in possible sequels.)
Faithful to the comics and constructed by Oscar-winning F/X maestro Stan Winston, the Iron Man togs — a far cry from Stark's normal black-tie attire — are robo-cool but make for restrictive, sweaty duds. "Robert was very bullish on wearing the suit whenever possible," says Favreau of his star, who bulked up for the role. "Now I don't know if he's such a fan of that idea."


text: If we get to the halter targeting section of our training, I'll be tying him a new halter that fits properly :) Good thing for him I only have brown! LOL seems like a manly enough color! Also hope to get some video of his training progress, it'll be cool to look back & see how far he has come!


text:
WATCH: Game update adds wheels in Overwatch, fans appalled
Along with the Uprising seasonal event launch, Blizzard also added a new PvE (player versus environment) mode to Overwatch. While the mechanics of the mode itself is fine, one glaring detail about the stage design has caught the attention of players.
A thread on Overwatch forums called "THE NEW PVE MODE IS TOTALLY UNPLAYABLE!!" pointed out this wheeled vehicle to other players.
The expressions of disgust are all in jest, of course. Having wheels on one vehicle does not hurt the gameplay in any way. However, it does tend to distract the player from being immersed in a future world supposedly filled with flying cars.
According to Jeff Kaplan, game director, Overwatch has only one arbitrary rule: "Every car must fly." This was implemented as one of the lessons learned from Blizzard's cancelled "Titan" project. A Los Angeles Times article previously reported that this move by Kaplan was done to help remove tension from the staff due to frustrating constraints, most vividly a ban on "flying cars" in the Titan Project.
In any case, it's either there's a very legitimate lore-connecting explanation for this wheeled monstrosity to be in the game, or Blizzard will soon be switching it out in an upcoming patch with a flying version. JB
Blizzard releases original Starcraft expansion for free
Elon Musk plays Overwatch, but who does he main?
WATCH: Duke it out with Square Enix CEO in new Nier: Automata DLC
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.


text:
Above Ground Storage Tanks
Above Ground Storage Tanks, commonly referred to as ASTs, have quickly become one of the most prevalent ways to store the high volumes of fluids. AST usage has risen in recent years due to their modularity, quick assembly/disassembly time, and relatively low cost compared to traditional methods of water storage. However, increased AST usage has led to new and evolving regulations, particularly on the state and local levels. ARM's scientists and engineers are well-versed in our region's AST permitting and compliance requirements, as well as proper construction and installation procedures, including environmental monitoring and reporting, AST system retrofitting/upgrades, cathodic protection, and secondary containment.
AST Permitting and Compliance Services
ARM offers a variety of permitting and compliance services to stay abreast of the regulatory requirements associated with new and existing ASTs. ARM's field inspectors work under the direct supervision of a qualified professional engineer. ARM also has extensive experience in spill response, environmental monitoring and regulatory correspondence, as well as:
- Registration and Permitting
- Spill Prevention Response (SPR) Plans
- Inspection and Certification
- Compliance Audits and Reporting
AST Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Services
ARM's unique Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services provide daily oversight and documentation of AST installations to ensure they are constructed safely, efficiently, and within regulation. ARM's field staff exhibits extensive knowledge of AST construction procedures, and are proficient at identifying acceptable subgrade conditions, defective or damaged geosynthetics, proper installation techniques, etc. ARM also provides annual AST inspection services and integrity testing using fluorescent dyes. ARM's comprehensive reporting provides insight to the installation and/or inspection processes, and typically includes recommendations to enhance current AST performance or improve future tank installations. ARM has extensive experience in:
- Acceptable Subgrade Preparation and Approval
- GPS Survey and Development of As-Built Drawings
- Comprehensive Installation QA & Reporting
- Proper Installation Techniques
- Integrity Testing using Fluorescent Dye


text:
Employee and
Tenant Screening
Protect your
Alabama property or business by conducting a
background check on all tenants or
employees. Reduce your liability and improve
your business image and reputation. Use the
nation's leading company to get a tenant or
employee credit report, criminal record and
Alabama Registration is Free
Click here to learn more
and begin today!


text:
Pioneer Way sidewalk saga continues with lawsuit
A lawsuit over the ownership of sidewalks on Pioneer Way will not stand in the way or delay the street's $8.35 million improvement project, city officials say.
"If we have to, we can build around that section of sidewalk," said Eric Johnston, engineer for Oak Harbor.
Kristi Jensen and Frank Scelzi, the owners of Old Town Mall, are among the last of a slew of Pioneer Way property owners that refused a settlement offer from the city earlier this year for an easement to downtown sidewalks. While court documents indicate that nearly everyone else has given in under threat of lawsuit, Jensen and Scelzi are refusing to budge and have promised to fight for the sidewalks they claim belong to them.
In April, the City Council agreed to offer property owners $1,290 per parcel for easement rights to sidewalks along Pioneer Way. According to Johnston, the city was operating under the belief that it already owned the sidewalks, and therefore could not legally purchase them from someone else. And while it was prepared to press the issue in court if necessary, city officials hoped to skirt the problem by having property owners willingly sign easement agreements after accepting the offered settlement money.
"The payment was in effect a settlement to avoid a lawsuit," Johnston said.
The sidewalk issue had to be addressed to move forward with the controversial Pioneer Way improvement project, an extensive downtown revitalization plan that will ultimately turn the road into an eastbound one-way street. The fear was that any litigation could delay or prolong the construction schedule, which is set to begin early in 2011.
However, 23 property owners did not accept the money and refused to sign the easement agreements. In May, the Bellingham-based law firm, Langabeer and Tull, P.S., which was hired in March to address the issue, upheld the city's promise and took legal action in Island County Superior Court. The city's suit named both private property owners and financial institutions, such as Whidbey Island Bank, Peoples Bank, and Banner Bank, that held the ownership rights of several properties.
City Attorney Margery Hite would not comment on the litigation, and Richard Langabeer of the Bellingham law firm declined to speak about details of the case.
However, court records appear to indicate that most of the cases, besides, Jensen's and Scelzi's, have since been resolved. Some never responded to court summonses, and were ruled against by default. Others with complicated title problems, such as those under lien by banks and another property owner who is in prison, are either already resolved or are expected to be soon.
Jensen and Scelzi, who have hired Langley attorney Carolyn Cliff, say the city has no claim to the sidewalks. City officials maintain that the city built them years ago, that they have been used by the public ever since, and that the city has paid to keep them up. But, according to Jensen, the city's claim is questionable considering the condition of the sidewalks.
"If you go look down there, you'll see nothing has been repaired," she said.
Jensen acknowledged that she and Scelzi's unwillingness to comply with the city's request is linked to the improvement project. Both have been loud critics of the one-way street plan. Jensen said the city's attempt to seize property she claims doesn't belong to them for a project that many downtown merchants don't even support has created a "hostile environment" and that they won't stand for strong arm tactics.
"We're saying forget it, we're not going to just let you take it," Jensen said.
The issue will go before a judge in Superior Court Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. The issue could be decided then, but if facts are unclear or in dispute and a summary judgement cannot be made, the matter could proceed to trial.
This article was originally published in the Whidbey News Times on July 30, 2010.


text:
What are investments?
Investments are something you buy or put your money into to get a profitable return.
Most people choose from four main types of investment, known as "asset classes"
- Shares – you buy a stake in a company
- Cash – the savings you put in a bank or building society account
- Property – you invest in a physical building, whether commercial or residential
- Fixed interest securities (also called bonds) – you loan your money to a company or government
There are other types of investments available too, including:
- Foreign currency
- Collectibles, such as art and antiques
- Luxury items, such as bags, shoes, motorcycle, bike etc
The various assets owned by an investor are called a portfolio.
As a general rule, spreading your money between the different types of asset classes helps lower the risk of your overall portfolio under performing – more on this later.
Returns are the profit you earn from your investments. Depending on where you put your money it could be paid in a number of different ways:
- Dividends (from shares)
- Rent (from properties)
- Interest (from cash deposits and fixed interest securities).
- The difference between the price you pay and the price you sell for – capital gains or losses.
Investment Cost & Risks
Managing investments takes time and money and service providers will charge a fee. This cost can eat into the returns you'll receive and it's something you should ask about before you invest.
None of us likes to gamble with our savings but the truth is there's no such thing as a 'no-risk' investment. You're always taking on some risk when you invest, but the amount varies between different types of investment.
When you start investing, it's usually a good idea to spread your risk by putting your money into a number of different products and asset classes. You need to make your investment plan and do some research to get more detailed information before you start investing your money.
When should you start investing?
If you've got plenty of money in your cash savings account – enough to cover you for at least six months – and you want to see your money grow over the long term, then you should consider investing some of it.
The right savings or investments for you'll depend on how happy you're taking risks and on your current finances and future goals. There are also 6 things to consider before making investing decisions. It is necessary, though, if you want to turn small, regular savings contributions into a healthy retirement nest egg. Without investing, your savings will actually lose money over time to inflation.
Are you ready to invest?
Images © We The People


text:
CardConnect payment processing tokenizes sensitive data, safeguarding your customers from a data breach and removing the burden of PCI compliance.
CardConnect allows customers to checkout with a saved card. Card details are saved on CardConnect servers and not on your site. The plugin supports the WooCommerce Subscription extension.
Visit CardConnect for more information.
Please note that WooCommerce (v3.2+) must be installed and active.
The latest version of WooCommerce (v4.1.1) is supported.
The WooCommerce Subscriptions extension (v2.5.x) is fully supported.
PHP should be (v7.2+)
You must contact your Card Connect representative to receive the account credentials specifically for this plugin to work. Those credentials are different than what is provided for the Virtual Terminal. Refer to the CardConnect WooCommerce information page for more details.
Security Best Practices
While not required, it is strongly recommended that you configure your site to meet the following security best practices:
Use a well-known and trusted Captcha plugin, such as Google reCaptcha.
Secure your checkout page with an SSL (secure socket layer) certificate.
Note: If the security of your webpage becomes compromised, CardConnect reserves the right to disable your CardPointe merchant account.
- Upload plugin files to your plugins folder, or install using WordPress built-in Add New Plugin installer;
- Activate the plugin;
- Configure the plugin settings in WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout > Card Connect
- Contact your CardConnect representative for your merchant ID and credentials, and to activate your account for WooCommerce usage.
Does this plugin require that an SSL certificate be installed?
It is recommended that you install an SSL certificate on your site for the checkout page, however the plugin does not require it.
Is there an option for a sandbox account for testing?
Yes. When you sign-up for a merchant account with CardConnect you will receive credentials for a sandbox account as well as a live account.
Are there any special requirements needed from my hosting provider?
You may need to request that your hosting provider open certain ports. Specific instructions will be provided when you activate your CardConnect account.
Who do I contact if I need assistance?
For further info or support, contact your CardConnect representative.
Does this support the WooCommerce Subscriptions extension?
Yes, we support v2.5.x of the Subscriptions extension. We highly recommend that you use v2.x for best results.
Does this support the WooCommerce Pre-Orders extension?
Does this support all currencies supported by the WooCommerce store?
We support all WooCommerce currencies except the Ukrainian Hryvnia.
Can I switch back to the 2.x method of tokenization, and not use the 3.x+ iframe methods
Yes. Define WC_CC_ADVANCED as true in your wp-config.php file. Then, open the plugin\'s WooCommerce setting page, and configure the new options. Use at your own risk.
Who do I contact for support?
Support is provided by CardConnect. Before posting to this plugin forum, contact your CardConnect rep.
I have trouble with a saved card
Cards saved while in test/sandbox mode will NOT carry over when switching to live mode. If you\'ve saved a card in this manner, and receive an error, you need to resave the card in live mode, under a different label/name. Always use a test WP user account for testing saved cards in sandbox mode, and do not try to use the account or it\'s saved cards in live mode at a later time.
Where are the Developer CSS options?
Define WC_CC_ADVANCED as true in your wp-config.php file, and visit the plugins settings in WooCommerce.
How do I send non-standard checkout page form fields along with my transactions?
First, please note that this is in beta. Report any issues you encounter immediately, in the plugin\'s support area above.
If we\'ve introduce a breaking change, please revert back to the previous 3.1.4 version and turn off auto plugin updating, until we can get a fix.
You must enter your MID, username and password, and then save, to see the new field selector on the CardConnect settings page.
Refer to the \"Include these checkout fields in CardConnect transactions\" section now present on the settings page, and select the desired checkout form fields, then re-save.
Any data submitted during checkout matching the fields selected in your settings, will show up in a virtual terminal transaction under \"Custom Fields\" (e.g. selecting \"billing_company\" will send the standard WooCommerce checkout field called \"billing_company,\" if a customer fills it out.)
Support for the official WooCommerce Checkout Field Editor plugin is included.
Support for custom user fields in the Subscriptions and Pre-Orders plugins is currently experimental.
Contributors & Developers
"WooCommerce CardConnect Payment Gateway" is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.Contributors
Translate "WooCommerce CardConnect Payment Gateway" into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
- compatibility tested.
- updated readme
- compatibility: Tested against WC 4.0.1, WordPress 5.4, Subscriptions 3.0.3, and Pre-Orders 1.5.24.
- compatibility: Tested against WC 3.9.1, WordPress 5.3.2, Subscriptions 3.0.1, and Pre-Orders 1.5.22.
- Minimum PHP version bump to 7.0
- WP minimum bumped to 5.0
- compatibility: Tested against WC 3.8, WordPress 5.3, Subscriptions 2.6.4, and Pre-Orders 1.5.20.
- removed port 8443 usage – ports 6443 and 8443 no longer required
- compatibility: Tested against WC 3.7.0, WordPress 5.2.3, Subscriptions 2.6.1, and Pre-Orders 1.5.17.
- change: removed previously required ports for UAT
- compatibility: Tested against WC 3.7.0, WordPress 5.2.2, Subscriptions 2.5.7, and Pre-Orders 1.5.17.
- new: hide form card, exp., and CVV fields when using saved cards
- small fix for order comments
- array_merge fix to prevent PHP notice/warning
- beta: WooCommerce Checkout Form Fields can be included in transactions, as part of the Virtual Terminal Custom user fields
- compatibility: Tested against WooCommerce 3.6.4
- removed: removed SVN versions prior to 2.0.18
- compatibility: Tested against WooCommerce 3.6.1 – Subscriptions 2.5.3 – Pre-Orders 1.5.13
- fix: issue with PHP method return value error
- change: basic CSS defaults, when using non-autostyle settings
- new: added update notification methods
- new: WC_CC_ADVANCED removed in favor of option in CardConnect settings.
- fix: subscription function fatal error
- New: Developer CSS options that allow customization of the IFRAME CC number field
- fix: small translation syntax error for
- Tested for latest WooCommerce compatibility (3.5.3)
- Change: Remove development functions
- Force update – for those on < 3.0.3
- repackage, restore raven
- removes Fatal error reported when upgrading
- Change: Now tokenizes card numbers via CardPoint\'s iframe methods
- Change: added method to attempt to pull WooCommerce checkout styles, and apply them to the check out card detail fields
- Fix: normalizes the refund total to prevent some isolated cases where refund amounts were multiplied by 100
- Fix: Various tokenization checks for both the new iframe version and older JS tokenization calls
- Fix: Tokenization carries over from previous versions, into this version. Subscriptions and Saved cards are persistent.
- Change: Updated to use new CardConnect SSL certificate
- reupload – svn issue
- Fix: Format order total to fix decimal point issue on some hosting servers.
- Compatibility: Tested against WP 4.9.1 and WooCommerce 3.2.6
- replaced many WC object methods with CRUD methods
- Compatibility: Tested against WP 4.8.3 and WooCommerce 3.2.3
- Fix: Visa Electron and ELO (Brazil) fix. Now supports both types.
- Added: Electron Card image
- Added: Support for Visa Electron card type
- Tested against WooCommerce 3.0.7
- Tested against WP 4.7.4 and WooCommerce 3.0.6
- Tested against WP 4.7.1 and WooCommerce 2.6.12
- Fix: Added backwards compatibility with previous version of WooCommerce v2.5.5
- Updated plugin author info.
- Fix: Synchronize a custom function, generate_settings_html(), with recent updates to the WooCommerce version.
- Fix: Renewal Order amounts for subscriptions could be incorrect if the payment amount was a whole number.
- Minor CardConnect API update
- Fix: Fixed detection of whether the Pre-Orders extension is installed or not.
- Fix: Improved handling for wp-admin CardConnect checkbox option \'Saved Cards – Allow customers to save payment information.\'
- Major release to fully support the WooCommerce Subscriptions 2.x extension plugin for the WooCommerce store.
- Support for WooCommerce Pre-Orders extension has also been added.
- Fix: Corrected Merchant account field mapping for addresses
- Fix: Ensure \'site\' field is populated in \'wp-admin > WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout > CardConnect\' before performing
port checks.
- Typo fix in checkout screen.
- Fix: Issue with error messages covering Card Connect fields.
- We now check that your server has the required ports open to allow communication with the CardConnect servers. You\'ll
see this information at the bottom of your (wp-admin > WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout > CardConnect) settings screen
in the section titled \'Warnings/Messages\'. Refresh this page to re-perform the check.
- Minor CardConnect API update
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Bug Fix: Fixed bug that some users experienced where WooCommerce settings page would be blank white page
- Public Release
- Bug Fixes
- UI Tweaks
- New feature: Now integrate with WooCommerce Subscriptions
- New feature: Allow customer to store payment information on CardConnect servers for easy re-use
- Better tokenization handling
- Allow for template overrides
- Implement immediate tokenization of credit card number, with improved error feedback
- Allow unique CardConnect site names to be specified in gateway configuration
- Allow customer to supply discrete cardholder name if necessary
- UI Tweaks
- Bug fixes
- Beta release. Initial functionality includes tokenized transactions, easy toggle between prod/test environments,
and auth only/capture transactions.


text: No recent wiki edits to this page. Origin=========Karen Kasumi was born to a faithful mother. Karen learnt quickly to control her power to create fire. When her mother saw that, she considered her like a daemon. She isolated them into a church. She often hit her daughter and told her she would prefer to not have her. Karen had only a teddy bear for friend. The religious men tried to convince her mother to let them take care of Karen. They could teach her how to use her power to help people. She refused. One day, her mother wounded Karen too much. An ambulance was called. Her mother didn't want to let her daughter, yelled in the middle of the street and was hit by a car. Karen waked up at hospital and learnt her mother's death. She was sad because her mother was the only person who cried for her.Meets========= Years past, Karen learnt by religious how to use her power correctly and her destiny to be a seal. She becomes very faithful, but she has also a free mind. Indeed she decides to be a hostess in a soaplands of Shinjuku. Her work permits her to meet Seiichiro Aoki, another Dragons of Heaven. She really appreciates him and they become friends.Karen sees regularly Kamui Shiro's house whose belong now to Tokiko Magami. One day men in black kidnap Tokiko. She sees Karen, asks her to burn her house and launches a spell on Karen. Karen executes her order and burns the house. She observes the arrival of Kamui, Sorata Arisugawaand Arashi Kishu astonished to see this. She let them leave the place. Introduction============= Days past, Karen decides to enter in contact with other seals. She often returns to Kamui's home hoping she finds a dragon of Heaven. One day she finds Sorata and Arashi talking together. Karen, lightly dressed enters in the conversation. She explains she just left her work to bring a message to Kamui from Tokiko. She reveals she burnt Tokiko's house at her demand. She introduces herself as Karen Kasumi, one of the Seven Seals. She tells them to say to Kamui to protect the Sacred Sword. She must return to her work. Sorata asks her which Shrine she comes from. Karen, amused, tells him that she comes from the Flower, lets Sorata a visit card and leaves them into a flame show. The card reveals that the Flower is a soapland. With her destiny to be a seal, Karen feels each important event: the destruction of a kekkai for instance. So she feels when Fuma Mono wakes up as Kamui and feels the death of Kotori Mono. Kotori was buried inside Clamp School. Sorata arrives, hugs Kamui and tries to comfort him. The other seals do their appearance, even Karen Kasumi. She is surprise to see an old acquaintance in the person of Seiichiro Aoki. Karen introduces herself to Kamui. She delivers him Tokiko's message: to bring the sacred sword at the heart of Clamp School. It is at this moment that Nokoru Imonoyama, Akira Iyuin and Suo Takamura do their appearance. They will show them the emplacement to protect the sacred sword. Karen follows them and Kamui seals the sacred sword.Fire and Water=============== Three months past, Shinjuku was destroyed and Daisuke Saiki is dead. Karen calls Seiichiro at her apartment and prepares a tea for him. They talk about Shinjuku and the last events. She offers her condolences for the death of Daisuke. Seiichiro explains he must not be sad because it was his wish to die for Hinoto. For Karen, it is impossible to not cry the persons you lost. They learn at television that the Yamanote Line is attacked. Karen wants to go alone because Seiichiro has a family and the other seals are too young. Seiichiro disagrees with her and wants to go too. But Karen has prepared this possibility. She put sleeping pills on his tea and tells him no one will cry for her death. Karen arrives at Yamanote line, creates a kekkai and attacks Nataku. With her pyrokinetic powers, Karen beats easily Nataku. She asks him why he did that. He explains he has no feelings. She replies everyone has feelings. That is at this moment that Yuto Kigai attacks with his hydrokinetic powers. Like before, Yuto jokes with his opponent. The fight is intense and no one take the advantage. Seiichiro does his entrance in order to help Karen. He hurts himself his leg in order to diminish the effect of the sleeping pills. Yuto proposes to cancel their fight in order to take care of their injured partner. Karen accepts the draw and disrupts her kekkai. She requires Seiichiro some explanations. He answers that he would cry if Karen dies. She thanks him. Friendship============Days later, Fuma succeeds to destroy Yamanote line. Karen is sad to see Yamanote line destroyed. She was created this kekkai. She met Seiichiro. She asks if his family is safe. She is glad to hear that. Karen redoes her promise to not fight alone. They feel a new earthquake. Karen tries to stop Nataku; but he succeeds to destroy a new kekkai. Even if he is an angel, Karen sees in him an innocent child.Like a Son============ Tokyo is on ruin. Karen is wondering if Nataku is the responsible. But even if he is an angel, she is worried about his sadness. Seiichiro arrives and apologises to be late. Karen is amused because Seiichiro doesn't wear his costume like always. He apologises; but Karen is glad to see another face of Seiichiro. They go to the Diet Building. The true Hinoto still tries unsuccessfully to stop the dark Hinoto. Karen and Seiichiro arrive. She tells them that the next target is Ginza. They decide to go alone at the great joy of Hinoto.Karen and Seiichiro arrive at Ginza. A feeling of danger surrounds the place. Karen creates a kekkai and asks Seiichiro to do the same. She wants to be sure that place won't be destroyed. It is at this moment that Nataku attacks Ginza. When he sees that is Karen is opponent, Nataku is sad. But his duty is to destroy the kekkai, so he attacks them. They dodge each attack and they are wondering why Nataku launches always the same attack. Nataku begs Karen to leave the place. For Karen, this request is a proof that Nataku has feelings. He explains to her that he is a clone and he always heard he has no soul and no feelings. Karen understands because she lived the same thing with her mother. Seiichiro tries to intervene, but he is stopped by Karen. She asks Nataku if he knows what do the Seven Angels. He reveals that he had some information by Tomoharu Tojyo. He said a Yumemi told him that his grand-daughter would die twice and would be concern by the "Jour de la Promesse". That was why he asked Nataku to steal the sacred sword in order to be sure he would not die. Karen is happy to learn that there is a person who loves him. She asks him why he joined the Dragons of Earth. He explains he wants to be with Fuma. It is another proof that Nataku has feelings because he loves Fuma. It is at this moment that Fuma does his entrance. For Karen, he looks like Seiichiro, her dearest person. Fuma sees that Nataku has another wish. That is why he wants to check which one is the more important. He attacks Karen, but Nataku saves her. Fuma requires Nataku to leave, but Karen tells him to follow his heart. He takes his decision. So Fuma launches a massive attack. Seiichiro dodges it, but it is the intervention of Nataku which permits to Karen to not be injured. Fuma stares at them. Karen asks Nataku to let her, but he doesn't want. He knows that Karen has no chance with Fuma. He stays to protect Karen and Fuma kills him. Nataku has just the time to say that the yumemi Tomoharu Tojyo saw was Hinoto. Karen argues Fuma to explain this. Fuma explains that was the dearest wish of Nataku: to die for his dearest person by the person he loves. Nataku assimilates Karen as his mother and Fuma as his father. Karen doesn't understand why he killed Nataku if he knew that. Fuma thinks everyone must have their wish realised. Some people like Karen wish to die for someone, others have a different wish. For Karen, it is intolerable to kill someone. For Fuma it is necessary if they want to take care of their dearest thing. Karen becomes completely mad and attacks Fuma. But he is too strong. Fuma decides to leave in order to respect Nataku's wish. Moreover he lets Nataku's corpse to Karen because he knows she will take care of him.Karen buried Nataku near Kotori. Kamui joins Karen. She explains she considered Nataku like her child. She is sad as Fuma is. She reveals to Kamui that Fuma said the more a person is important for us, the more we hurt him. Karen tells Kamui to question Fuma the next time he will see him. Kamui has come to ask a question. He asks her if Tokiko's kidnappers are some men in black. She confirms it at the great despair of Kamui. Jour de la Promesse===================The "jour de la promesse" arrives when Kamui unseals the sacred sword. Karen is ready to the final war and stays with Kamui in order to fight the seven angels.Powers and Abilities==================High JumpLike every dragon, Karen could jump the high of a building.PyrokinesisKaren can create and control fire.KekkaiLike every seals, Karen can create a kekkai which permits to protect a zone. Font-sizeParagraphHeader 4Header 3Header 2 Quote Link Img Table TweetClean sizeSMLpositionLCRUDchangeCreditDeletesizeSMpositionLRUDchangetitle 1title 2captiondelete×Edit Image TitleTitle: CancelUpdate×Embed ImageWhat size image should we insert? (This will not affect the original upload) Small Medium How do you want the image positioned around text? Float Left Float Right CancelInsertGo to LinkUnlinkChange× Link to Comic Vine Content AllWiki Arcs Characters Companies Concepts Issues Locations Movies People Teams Things Volumes Series EpisodesEditorial Videos Articles Reviews FeaturesCommunity Users You can search for any Comic Vine content. CancelCreate Link×Link to a pageAllWiki Arcs Characters Companies Concepts Issues Locations Movies People Teams Things Volumes Series EpisodesEditorial Videos Articles Reviews FeaturesCommunity Users You can search for any Comic Vine content. Disable this feature for this sessionpositionUDchangeDeletepositionUDchangeDeleteInsert Row UpInsert Row DownInsert Column LeftInsert Column RightDelete RowDelete ColumnbordersonheaderonpositionUDtablemax-widthdelete×Insert TableRows: Columns: CancelInsertpositionLCRUDchangeDelete×Embed tweetEnter the URL for the tweet you want to embed.CancelInsert


text:
X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Chemical Physics (Co-op) (CHPY:C)
Administered by the Office of the Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences on behalf of the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 20.00 credits is required. At least Students are eligible to participate in a maximum two (2) work terms commencing in the summer and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined in the Co-operative Education & Career Services website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/.
Semester 1 - Fall
|General Chemistry I
|Integrated Mathematics and Physics I
|Linear Algebra I
|One of:
|Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
|Co-op Work Term I ++
Fall Semester
|Co-op Work Term II ++
Semester 5 - Winter
Summer Semester
|Co-op Work Term III ++
Semester 6 - Fall
Winter Semester
|Co-op Work Term IV ++
|(8-month work term in conjunction with COOP*5000)
Summer Semester
|Co-op Work Term V ++
|(8-month work term in conjunction with COOP*4000)
Semester 7** - Fall
Semester 8** - Winter
* A minimum of 1.00 credits of Arts/Social Sciences electives is required for completion of this program.
** A minimum of 2.00 credits in science courses at the 4000 level is required for graduation.
+ One of CHEM*3870 or CHEM*4880 is required for graduation.
++ Four work terms are required for the completion of the co-op degree. It is also necessary that there be at least one work term in each of Fall, Winter and Summer semesters. Therefore, one of the summer work terms could be missed and the student would still graduate successfully. Whether the student completes four or five work terms, a report is required for each work term completed. Contact the co-op faculty advisor for further details.
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
5.00 - First year science credits
10.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 – 8
0.50 – Approved science electives
1.00 - Arts and/or Social Science electives
3.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students.
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.


text:
January 16 - United States ice sledge hockey star Taylor Chace has been voted the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Athlete of the Month for December, it was announced today.
The 26-year-old, who scored the winning goal in the gold-medal game of the 2012 World Sledge Hockey Challenge against Canada, in Calgary and received 53 per cent of the public vote.
"I just waited for that gap and I converted and just went in.
"We were only up by a goal, and that could have changed at any second .
"Any mistake that we made could have been capitalised on.
"We came out on top in this game, but it's always a battle.
"Our goal was to make it into this final game - that's always our goal at this tournament - and we just wanted to give ourselves a chance to win it."
It was America's first victory in the tournament since 2009, where Chace also scored the winning goal in their 3-2 overtime victory over the Canadians in Charlottetown.
Chace had been a promising ice hockey player until, in 2002, when he was 16, he was checked back-first into the boards.
The impact broke the L1 vertebra in his lower back, resulting in an incomplete spinal cord injury and partial paralysis of his legs.
Chace took up sledge hockey two years later and was a member of the American team that won the bronze medals in the Paralympics at Turin in 2006 and claimed the gold four years later in Vancouver.
Chace was followed in the Athlete of the Month voting by American sit-skier Tyler Walker, who finished with 26 per cent of the vote.
Russian Alpine skier Alexey Bugaev, German Alpine skier Anna Schaffelhuber and Hungarian wheelchair fencer Zsuzsanna Krajnyak were also up for the honour.
Contact the writer of this story at [email protected]
Related stories
January 2013: Skiers dominate IPC December Athlete of the Month shortlist


text:
Following my blog post about Long Term Support for Debian squeeze, the news was picked up by Slashdot, Reddit (again), Barrapunto, Twitter, and Phoronix (in spite of their skepticism).
Over 300 persons, some representing their companies, contacted the security team since the news about the LTS came out - it all seemed like things were finally rrolling.
However, a few days before the coordination mailing list was setup, a not-so-friendly mail was received from a legal officer of a company that produces a RPM derivative with Long Term Support and paid support contracts. The company-that-can't-be-named from here on, due to trademark abuse.
Long story short: the Debian Squeeze LTS project has been boycotted and threatened. Unfair competition (antitrust law) has been brought up against the project, among other threats.
So, great move company-that-can't-be-named, you got it - there won't be LTS, it's been decided and the interested parties have been notified. Perhaps you want to take over the actual development?


text:
Douglas New is the Chief Technology Officer for Yesway. Doug's primary responsibility is to make key architectural and infrastructure decisions pertaining to the technology and business plans for Yesway, while developing long view technology and product ideas to grow and guide the Yesway IT department.
Prior to joining Yesway, Doug was a Chief Information Officer with Tedeschi Food Shops, a privately-held retail convenience business with 181 locations that was purchased by 7-Eleven. In his tenure there, he was charged with developing and implementing technology strategy and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Additionally, he was responsible for all IT-related activities and support services, including software development and business application integration, analytics and reporting, information security assessment and compliance, database development, point-of-sale and associated payment processing systems, networks and servers, help desk, disaster recovery and project management. Prior to this, he was a Senior Vice President and Director of IT Operations for Putnam Investments in Boston. Doug currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Advisors for Conexxus, the technology arm of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
Doug has a Bachelor's Degree from DePauw University and a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems from George Washington University.


text:
|Project Details:
|Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) / Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
|City, State:
|Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
|United Arab Emirates
|3,302,400 sq. ft.
|Service(s) Performed:
|Project Management
Allen & Shariff is providing Project Management services for the Al Mafraq Hospital project. The design phase began in 2008, with construction completion scheduled for 2014. The Al Mafraq Hospital is a general tertiary hospital designed to provide world-class healthcare facilities equipped with the latest technologies in the medical world.
Follow the Al Mafraq Hospital Project blog for updates and news.
- 306,803 sq. meter facility
- 739-bed facility with environmentally friendly standards
- 4000 sq. meter emergency dept. with 46 exam and treatment rooms
- 139 exam and treatment rooms in the outpatient clinic building
- 2 Royal suites, 36 VIP suites
The examination and treatment rooms at Al Mafraq Hospital more than doubled from 19 to 46 and the outpatient clinic capacity increased by nearly 60% to 139 rooms from the current 88. The new facility has underground parking facility for 1300 vehicles. Services to be offered in the new premises are morbid obesity surgery, a trauma program, retina surgery, a glaucoma section and the U.A.E's only dedicated burns unit.