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Redpath Mining is expanding thanks to the upswing in the mining industry. The firm said it's currently hiring 20 miners for jobs based in Northern Ontario.
"Redpath finds itself in a position to recruit for many opportunities for our local, provincial, domestic and international projects," stated Laura Piche, Redpath's manager of global marketing, in an email to BayToday.ca on Aug. 2.
"Our recent outreach to hire 20 qualified miners will satisfy job requirements for several of our clients, including Red Lake, Kirkland Lake and other areas of Ontario."
North Bay is home to Redpath's global headquarters where 220 administrative and skilled trades personnel work and raise their families.
The company offers services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services, and a variety of specialty services.
The company has worked around the world, in jurisdictions such as Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.
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Our greatest thinkers, artists, innovators and scholars have in common a curiosity that persists throughout life. They are open to new ideas and never stop learning. As Pablo Picasso said, "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
All dimensions of wellness "act and interact" in ways that impact quality of life. Growth in the intellectual dimension helps us pro-actively solve problems, widens our understanding of the world and its people, and gives us a sense of control over events. Intellectual well-being is a key factor in maintaining resilience in the face of stress because it enables us to think critically, to see opposing points of view and to trust ourselves to make good decisions.
Recent findings from the Benefits of Lifelong Learning project show that non-job related adult education increases self-confidence and well-being, leads to greater tolerance of…
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Global Sisterhood Meditation
Please, use this meditation at any and every opportunity, whether alone or in a group.
Thought is energy, positive thoughts and visions sent out into the cosmos will have incredible power to bring about a change for the better in this world, and build a global Sisterhood.
The main vision needs to remain the same, as in women helping women, the stone circle, the circle of women, the silver ball of love and support and the sharing of our supportive Sisterhood as women wanting to see peace, love, balance, justice and a healthy Mother Earth. Please feel free to make your own version of the journey to the Circle, ensuring it remains with women helping women with the obstacles along the way.
The reason for using stone circles in the visualisation is because they can be found worldwide and they are some of the oldest known monuments built by mankind from an era pre orthodox religions, so they are spiritual rather than religious. If women start to visualise this gathering in stone circles, it sets specific places for the build up of energy, be they actual or psychic.
This meditation has been used in Goddess Circle's with women sharing amazing stories of the connection to other women within this visualised Circle. Together, we CAN make a better world !
The full meditation can be downloaded here
Meditation of Sisterhood - to raise the feminine energies for a better world.
The Meditation
Make sure you are comfortable, feet on the floor feeling the power and oneness with Mother Earth. Be rid of the tension of the day, relax your body, let your shoulders drop and take some deep breaths. As you breath out, release the stresses and worries of the day, as you breath in feel your whole being glow with positive and loving energies.
Now, feeling perfectly relaxed and at peace, see yourself stand and walk towards the door of the building you are in. As you
put your hand on the door handle, it changes into a gate. Open the gate and step into the beautiful, vast, green field.
Way in front of you, you can see a hill, upon the hill you can see bright colours but can't make out what it is. You look around you and see there are many women on paths all leading toward the colours on the hill. There are women in front of you, off into the distance, and women walking behind you about to come through the gate onto the same path.
You start walking across the field, aware of the women around you but focusing on your own path. To start with, the path is
easy, the sun shines down, the way is flat and you enjoy the ease of the journey. You come to the edge of the field, and to
continue on your path you have to make your way through a bramble hedge. You try, and become entangled and scratched.
Suddenly, as if from nowhere, women come away from their paths to help you. Together, you gently pull at the hedge to make an opening. The women help to clean your wounds and make sure your clothing is straightened.
Take a good look at the women that have helped you, remember their faces.
(Pause as the meditation allows a connection to these women)
As you all make your way through the hedge, most women go back to their path, some remain on different paths. You feel good about the help of these women and continue along the path which is again an easy journey. The sun continues to shine, the walk is flat.
Now you come across an incline which is strewn with sharp rocks. Some small that hurt your feet, others that are huge and you have to climb over them. On the next path along, a woman stumbles and cries out for help. This time it is your turn to go to her aid. As you do so, other women make their way toward her. For this part of the journey, you and the other women help each other along until you are all beyond the rocks.
Notice how many women worked together, was there one in particular that led the way?
(Pause as the meditation allows a connection to these women)
You and the women go back to your own pathways to head for the colours on the hill.
(If you wish, you can add other obstacles, situations or connections in here)
The colours on the hill are now in sight and you can see that it is a gathering of women in brightly coloured clothes. The path
now becomes easier, an incline but just beautiful, fresh, green grass.
You reach the top of the hill and you discover there is a stone circle. There are already many women here, more still arriving from every side of the hill.
Women gathering together, all ages, shapes, sizes, colours, dressed in various clothes from so many nationalities.
Take a look around, do you recognise the Stone Circle? What does it look like? What kinds of people can you see?
Can you see grandmothers? What does the oldest woman look like? Can you see any young women with babies?
Does anyone stand out to you?
(Pause as the meditation allows time to take in what these women look like)
The women are now forming a very large circle within the stone circle at the top of the hill. You join the circle as everyone holds hands. Feel the loving energy of this Sisterhood flow gently from woman to woman.
You feel energised, at peace and safe.
Above you all, in the centre of the circle, you see a glowing silver ball of energy.
You and all of the women in the circle focus energy on building this silver ball with loving, supportive, positive energy. It grows as you watch it and add to it your own offering of energy.
The energy feels amazing; powerful yet gentle, loving and compassionate yet determined.
The silver ball of energy is now high in the sky, as huge as the hill you all stand on.
As you watch it, it goes higher still until you see it burst way, way above you all, like a gigantic firework.
Now you see this energy flowing all around the globe, some settling on Mother Earth to heal her, and gently finding it's way to the other women around the world who can not be with you.
Women who are oppressed, abused, sad, lonely and in need of love and help. As this energy reaches them, they feel supported and loved and no longer alone.
Not knowing where it comes from, they simply feel connected to other women; one world, one Sisterhood brought together with love.
The circle is now broken as you stop holding hands with each other.
You turn to face one of the women next to you, look into her eyes and then hug. Take a good look and remember what you see and what you feel from this woman.
(Pause as the meditation allows a connection to this woman)
You now turn to face the woman the other side of you, look into her eyes and then hug. Take a good look and remember what you see and what you feel from this woman.
(Pause as the meditation allows a connection to this woman)
The sun is going down, it's still warm but the evening is looming and it's time to make your way back. The way back seems
easier, the rocks are not so jagged and the gap in the bramble hedge is still there. You work your way across the field, glancing
over and seeing the other women making their way back as well, now feeling as if you know each other.
You reach the gate, and as you put your hand on it, it turns back into the handle of the building in which you started. When you have settled back into your seat, become aware of where you are sitting, your feet on the floor.
Take a few deep breaths to recover from your journey, and when you are ready, open your eyes.
Pause a while, then either speak about your journey or write it in a journal
The History of Meditation
The English meditation is derived from the Latin meditatio, from a verb meditari, meaning "to think, contemplate, devise, ponder".
In the Old Testament, hāgâ (Hebrew) means to sigh or murmur, and also, to meditate.When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, hāgâ became the Greek melete. The Latin Bible then translated hāgâ/melete into meditatio.The use of the term meditatio as part of a formal, stepwise process of meditation goes back to the 12th-century monk Guigo II.
The Tibetan word for meditation "Gom" means "to become familiar with one's Self" and has the strong implication of training the mind to be familiar with states that are beneficial: concentration, compassion, correct understanding, patience, humility, perseverance, etc.
Apart from its historical usage, the term meditation was introduced as a translation for Eastern spiritual practices, referred to as dhyāna in Buddhism and in Hinduism, which comes from the Sanskrit root dhyai, meaning to contemplate or meditate. The term "meditation" in English may also refer to practices from Islamic Sufism, or other traditions such as Jewish Kabbalah and Christian Hesychasm.
An edited book about "meditation" published in 2003, for example, included chapter contributions by authors describing Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions. Scholars have noted that "the term 'meditation' as it has entered contemporary usage" is parallel to the term "contemplation" in Christianity, but in many cases, practices similar to modern forms of meditation were simply called 'prayer'. Christian, Judaic and Islamic forms of meditation are typically devotional, scriptural or thematic, while Asian forms of meditation are often more purely technical.


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If you knew about all the contaminants in your tap water, you'd barely be comfortable showering in it let alone drinking it. That's why bottled water and water delivery services are so popular. Of course, the cost of all that water adds up quickly, and many people don't have that kind of money to throw around. Here's another option: check out the KOR Nava BPA Free 650ml Filter Water Bottle. It has a built-in filter made of pure coconut shell, and it's tested to exceed NSF 42 standards for chlorine taste and odor removal. In other words, your tap water will be as pure as Poland Spring!
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Our Grounds Maintenance department currently accounts for approximately half of our business employing a dedicated team of around 25-30 employees. Our teams are fully trained and competent in all aspects of garden maintenance.
They are proud to wear our company uniform and drive vehicles' displaying the company logo's so you can be assured of a professional and courteous service. Our Grounds Maintenance services include:
- Grass Cutting
- Tree & Shrub Pruning
- Hedge Cutting
- Lawn Edging
- Weeding
- Weed Treatments including Japanese Knotweed and Chafer Grubs.
- Lawn Care
- Tree Crowning & Thinning
- Litter Picking
Lawn Doctor Service
We also offer our new 'Lawn Doctor' service in which we can provide you with a complete lawn care service to get your grass as green and weed free as a bowling green.


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Yahweh Eloheynu is Yesu HaMashiyach
"Six is a number which portrays man's inferiority to God, but at the same time his supremacy over the earth. To triplicate it, 666, increases its intensity, as if to say, I have no need of God. Six also is the manifestation of evil. The triple six is the fullness of evil. The Bible tells us '666' is the mark which identifies the beast people."
Excerpt from "Six Nights Till Morning" by N.H. Kox.
Rev. 13:
16 "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their 'right hand,' or in their 'foreheads."
17 "And no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
18 "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."(666)
The "right hand" as opposed to the "left hand" is considered the "power hand" in the Bible, e.g.; EX. 15:6, PS. 17:7, PS. 118:15, the hand preforming work. In this case "The mark in the right hand," is using it to preform work on the Sabbath Day, the day commanded to us by GOD (YESU) to rest from all our worldly labors.
Behind the "forehead" of a person is the Brain, that which causes thought, and holds lasting impressions of memories. The brain becomes programmed to believe, accept, and understand, things in every day life as reality, partly because of the repetition of it, and partly learning from others, as well as daily study material. The brain is being programmed all our life long, many times with erroneous and deceptive information. Because of this hard-pressed programming it is difficult to accept change, even if it is a change for the better.
The overwhelming masses of the world have been "programmed" to believe GOD's Name is "jesus" a name completely impossible before C.E. 1640, at which time the "J" letter was just being introduced. The Adversary, i.e. Satan, knows most assuredly, if he takes the Name of GOD (YESU) away from a person, that person has been effectively separated from GOD, thereby calling on a false god, or a god that is not a god at all, but a figment of mans imagination. This is the mark of the beast in your forehead, that is, believing GODs name to be jesus and not YESU.
Rev.13:18 says the number of the beast is "666" and he who has understanding can count the number of the beast.
We will use the number nine (9) to calculate the number of the beast.
"It is the highest of the numbers, (any number higher is a repetition of them), it is also a symbol of high achievement in spiritual substance, it is symbolic of the act of creation, and of the creator, it is the emblem of matter, it signifies glory, might, power, expansion, and long life. The 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet the 'teyth' expresses the numeral nine, the Hebrew name for that numeral is Teshuw'ah (tesh-oo-aw), and means rescue, deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory, and comes from the same root as YESU. Nine also represents total justice, righteousness, impartial judgment, and absolute honesty, whereas six (6) is the exact opposite."
Excerpt from "Six Nights Till Morning" by N.H. Kox.
With this information we will apply a numerically progressive value to the english language: i.e.; A=9, B=18, C=27, D=36, E=45, F=54, G=63, H=72, I=81, J=90, K=99, L=108, M=117, N=126, O=135, P=144, Q=153, R=162, S=171, T=180, U=189, V=198, W=207, X=216, Y=225, Z=234. With this progressive number/alphabet system, based on the information from the preceding paragraph, we are able to calculate the name of the beast of Rev. 13:18 as being:
The Mobile Bible Research Lab is dedicated to Bible Truth. We know, accept, use, and proclaim, the true Name of the one GOD of Creation and Salvation, which is "YAHWEH-YESU" ONE GOD, revealing Himself to His People and His Creation, as HE see's fit. LORD YESU Bless these "seekers" of truth.
"Rev. 22: 17 "And the Spirit and the Bride say, come. And let him that heareth say Come. And let him that is athirst Come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely."
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20% of All 18-year Olds Omitted -- Data Entry Failure for
Last-Minute Registration Forms to Blame
By Bev Harris: Part 2A of a 5-part series on voter list data
There is still time to correct these problems by 2012. This story is not just about Shelby County, Tennessee, where I believe the elections commission is competently addressing these problems for 2012. Last-minute dumps of new voter registration forms was a national problem in 2008, and across America voters reported that when they showed up to vote, their name was missing from the list.
The 2008 presidential election brought millions of new voters to the polls, with enthusiasm especially high among youth and minority voters. Yet in Shelby County (the home of the great city of Memphis), over 15,000 voters, disproportionately young or Black voters, were omitted from the list of valid voters at the time of early voting; by Election Day, the names finally made it to the list.
These omissions correlate with an influx of last-minute voter registration forms. This study highlights the importance of third-party registration groups promptly submitting new registration forms. In some states, 48-hour submission is now a legal requirement, with somewhat draconian fines for failure to comply. Regardless of whether prompt submission is the law, it is important to emphasize the need to educate voter registration groups to promptly submit new registration forms. Like taking checks to the bank for your employer; like an insurance agent who must promptly submit forms for those he insures; like a real estate agent who has to submit bids immediately, voter registration groups have a fiduciary-like duty to the voter, who has every reason to believe they will be registered timely after signing forms and entrusting them to a responsible person.
In Memphis, approximately 30,000 new registration forms
flowed in during the last five weeks before the 2008 presidential election.
Only half of these made it onto the voter list by the start of early voting.
Apparently, the number of new forms being submitted was greater than they could
enter into the database on time.
Voter Registration
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In 2008, Actor Tim Robbins showed up to vote in New York, and was told he was not on the list. After asserting his right to vote, his registration was eventually located and he was allowed to vote a normal ballot.(1)
Reports flowing in to Black Box Voting indicate that the "Tim Robbins" problem happened all over America. In fact, it happened right next to me. When I went to vote, the woman beside me was told she was not on the voter list. She was deaf, and the poll worker made no attempt to explain anything comprehensible to her, so I assisted. Instead of telling her to vote a provisional ballot, the poll worker told her to register and come back next year. After I asserted her right to vote a provisional ballot, the poll worker found her registration after all and she was allowed to vote a normal ballot.
*Registered voters who are told they are not on the voter list may vote a "provisional ballot", an important right, but provisionals are second-class ballots. Provisional ballots are examined after the election and if deemed legitimate, are counted. Unfortunately, poll worker errors sometimes cause these ballots to be rejected; also, poll workers sometimes fail to inform voters of their right to provisional ballots; and provisional ballots are not factored in to Election Night winner projections.
We have not been able to learn much about how these errors take place, or quantify how many people were left off the lists. Until now. I obtained 87 Shelby County voter lists from 2006 through 2010. Examining these lists reveals a staggering scope of voter list omissions. Two and a half percent -- 15,199 total voters -- were left off the early voting list. Of these, 9,080 weren't submitted until the last day of registration.
As a self-governing people, we have the right to authenticate the basic accounting in our own elections. The most essential parts of this accounting are:
1. Who can vote (the voter list)
2. Who did vote (the participating voter list) 3. Chain of custody 4. The count


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It would be easy to say that there's a dentistry gene in the Resh family.
Hampstead dentist George D. Resh Jr. swears he didn't pressure his sons, James and Kevin, into joining the practice. Nor did his father, who set up shop in Hampstead in 1925, talk him into becoming a dentist, George Resh insists.
"I just like to do things with my hands," said Dr. Resh, who recently earned a mastership award from the Academy of General Dentistry. "I liked helping people with their health and I knew, if I could, I wanted to do something with people and the public.


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• Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, 1990, Biology
• Master of Science, University of Central Florida, 2007, Biology
Monica has over twenty years of research experience studying manatee behavior and habitat use. She has worked for state, non-profit or private research organizations and has assisted organizations in developing manatee research projects. Her knowledge and skills have helped provide valuable input to state and federal agencies when developing or improving manatee habitat protection measures.
As a native Floridian always in or near the water, Monica grew up fascinated with how marine mammals interacted and learned from each other. Fresh out of college, Monica focused on marine mammal cognitive and adaptive abilities. She later worked on projects focusing on oyster larvae development, Florida game-fish stock enhancement, fish tag shedding/retention and fish population monitoring programs.
Monica found her passion when she first worked on a wild Florida manatee tagging project in the early 1990s. She found her niche in trying to understand how manatees learn and make choices in their day-to-day lives. She has focused her research on manatee behavior related to habitat selection. Currently research efforts spotlight documenting manatee use of natural springs along the St Johns River which do not have manatee protection plans. She is also working at industrial sites to determine the degree of manatee site attraction during winter. Monica assists with photo-identification and is also working with partners to determine manatee fringe habitat use within Alabama and Georgia. She has expanded her research to also include habitat health and enhancement under different management strategies. Healthy spring systems are vital for manatee survival and are directly associated with habitat selection.
Monica has more than seven years of professional animal training experience with dolphins, birds, and terrestrial animals, along with fifteen additional years of personal experience training dogs for competitive obedience, agility or herding competitions. Enjoying animal behavior is not just a job for her but a way of life.


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It hasn't sunk in that I'm engaged, says Neil Nitin Mukesh
Says actor Neil Nitin Mukesh who got engaged to Rukmini Sahay on Thursday, the marriage will happen early next year.bollywood Updated: Oct 14, 2016 07:35 IST
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who got engaged to Mumbai girl Rukmini Sahay in a private ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday, says that even though it was an arranged match, he fell in love with her soon after.
The actor was introduced to Rukmini by family friends and shortly after meeting her, he decided he wanted to spend his life with her.
"In an arranged thing, the courtship can't be too long. We met during Ganesh Chaturthi and instantly clicked. I never met girls for marriage. She was the first girl I met and I decided I wanted to marry her. We met for a month after that and we didn't have any dates after Dussehra so we decided to get engaged as soon as possible. The wedding will be early next year after we sit down and finalise the date," says the 34-year old actor.
Rukmini, who works in the aviation industry, instantly clicked with Neil and his family. In fact, what is surprising is that she lives very close to his Andheri house yet their paths never crossed until they were introduced to each other.
"My father has taken control of everything to do with the wedding and is over the moon. My mother is ecstatic too and can't wait to welcome her home. Rukmini and I share the same values. Her simplicity is the most attractive quality about her."
Within a month of meeting, Rukmini and Neil had made up their minds. "Things have happened so quickly that it hasn't yet sunk in that I am engaged to be married. I was a little nervous yesterday but it is definitely time. Marriage is a beautiful thing and I can't wait."
Since it all happened too quickly, Neil's friends were surprised with his decision to get engaged. It was a close-knit affair with just a few friends and family from both sides. "They had no idea about this until a day before when I called to invite them for the ceremony. They didn't believe me until they actually came to the venue. I guess they will take more time to digest that I am engaged," he laughs.
Neil is a big believer of destiny and says this is the best thing that has happened to him. "When it's right, you just know it. She didn't care about my profession. All this isn't important to her. Plus, I have been honest with her. She knows everything about my life so there is nothing to hide", he says. The actor has also just recently moved into his new apartment in Andheri that he has entirely designed. "We will be moving into a new family home. I want to stay with my parents even after I get married," he says.
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Tunneling Program Solution 1: Full-hydraulic drill jumbo +mining mucking loader + shuttle mining car (group) + belt elevating conveyor +multi-mining trolley + locomotive.
When excavating main tunnel in vertical well, mining mucking loader pulls multi-shuttle mining car and belt elevating conveyor to working surface. The locomotive pushes mining cars onto the rail that is parallel to shuttle mining car. The loader puts gangue into shuttle mining car continuously. Then gangue is dumped into mining cars through belt elevating conveyor. After mining cars are full, the locomotive will take them away. After final gangue is loaded into shuttle mining car, the loader pushes backward shuttle mining car at a certain distance. So working face is ready for next procedure. Gangue from shuttle mining car will be transferred. The whole set of equipment can be used together with full-hydraulic drill jumbo.
The most advanced full-hydraulic mining excavating loader in China is used, which can load gangue quickly and not blind angle. Shuttle mining car is connected with belt elevating conveyor to dump several mining cars continuously. Before mining cars come, shuttle mining car with large amount of storage capacity can store gangue temporarily to balance the job so that drilled footage per month and mechanization level is increased.
Shandong Xinwen Mining Group (Suncun Coal mine, Longgu Coal mine and E'zhuang Coal Mine)
Anhui Huaibei Mining Group (Suntong Coal Mine) Shandong Feicheng Mining Group (Liangbaosi Coal Mine)
Shanxi Huozhou Coal Electricity Group (Huipodi Coal Mine)
Construction Company of Hunan Lianshao Construction Group (Luohe Iron Mine)
(Shanxi Xishan Coal and Electricity Power (Malan Coal Mine)
Tunneling Program 2: Full-hydraulic drill jumbo +mining mucking loader + gantry second converyor – telescopic belt conveyor + shuttle mining car (group) + belt elevating conveyor.
Road headers + Gantry second converyor + shuttle mining car (group) + gantry loading belt conveyor + multi-mining cars + locomotive.
Mining mucking loader is used with full-hydraulic drill jumbo. In recent years, blasting excavation equipment in rock roadway has been promoted, which loads slag quickly and can be used on full section. Shuttle mining car is used in the program above, which increases excavating efficiency greatly and makes slag-raking machine accomplish the task at a time.
Shuttle mining car in the program above and loading belt conveyor are fixed. Only elastic belt is extended with extension of the roadway. Shuttle mining car and accessory can be arranged in different areas of the roadway flexibly, without shuttle mining car moving, with loading and unloading points fixed which reduces potential risks.
The program below means the whole line moves forward along the tunnel. The whole equipment is flexible and applicable to small section, which can be used in bending tunnel.
Shanghai Datun Coal and Electricity Power Group (Xuzhuang Coal Mine) Shanxi Xiyang Energy Group (Baiyangling Coal Mine) Anhai Huaibei Mining Group (Taoyuan Coal Mine) Xuzhou Mining
Tunneling Program 3: Mining mucking loader (special for large slope) +second conveyor belt conveyor and third transportation belt conveyor + shuttle mining car + mining car (group)
Typical Cases:
Shandong Yanzhou Coal Mining Group (Dongtan Coal Mine, Jining No. 2 Mine)
Anhui Huaibei Mining Group (Yuandian Coal Mine)
Tunneling Program 4: Mucking loader+ single (multi-) shuttle mining car(s) + multi- mining cars + locomotive
It is used to excavate main tunnel in vertical well. After blasting of full section, mucking loader pulls shuttle mining car to working surface. First, it loads gangue at 4~5m from working surface, then cleans rail surface. Gangue on both sides of the rail is not loaded temporarily. Now working surface is ready for next procedure. Slag-raking machine (locomotive) pushes shuttle mining cars (group) to car turnout and pushes mining cars onto the bottom of shuttle mining cars to transfer gangue in the cars at a time. After dumping, it moves back to load remaining gangue on working surface. Belt loader is not required in this program, which is simpler. But the whole equipment is required to move back and forth. Therefore working procedure is complicated and labor is intensive.
Typical cases fotr this solution:
Shandong Yanzhou Coal Mining Group (Dongtan Coal Mine, Zhaolou Coal Mine)
Anhui Hengyuan Coal and Electricity Power (Wugou Mine, Wolonghu Mine)
Xuzhou Mining Group (Jiahe Coal Mine)


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My social tree project is now fully functional: the wood sculpture with the solenoid was sanded and the interface with the Facebook API worked. If the Social Tree Facebook page doesn't get a new like after some pre-determined time, a signal is sent and the flower attachment drops.
But I wanted a way to show the user how long until the drop, as well as giving some feedback from receiving new "likes". So the "Like Timer" was developed.
The timer consists of a servo motor housed inside a wooden container. A dial shows how close to the "drop" the Social Tree sculpture is. For finished I applied soft fabric, using glue.
The Social Tree Sculpture fully functional. The rough shape was sanded and a wooden base (with professional looking rubber feet) was added. Also, A flower with wire was attached to the solenoid detachable metal shaft.
Small servo that came with my arduino kit. It's shape and size will dictate the scrap I'm using as housing.Graved some junk from the junk shelf, but decided with keeping with the low key wooden theme.Found a perfect sized piece of wood.Carved the piece of wood using the drill press. Had to move slowly, otherwise the drill would jump, even using clamps.Found this metal fastener that fitted perfectly the wooden clock and the servo motor. Drilled very small wholes to guide the screws. They had to be thing to fit, and not to chip the wood.
The "Like Timer" is ready!


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Pattaya to Bangkok by Minibus
Pattaya to Bangkok By Minibus
There are regular scheduled bus services to Bangkok from Pattaya and it is even possible to catch buses by standing up by the edge of the Sukhumvit Highway. There are taxis available 24 hours a day. Expect to pay in the region of 800 -1000 Thai Baht for a taxi. The other alternative is to travel from Pattaya to Bangkok by minibus.
There are a number of minibus services operating out of Pattaya. They are clean, quick and efficient. For the purposes of this article I have chosen two companies, both of which are located in Pattaya Klang close to or on the Central Pattaya road. These minibus services are cheap and charge 120 - 150 Thai Baht one way. Seats can be booked and paid for in advance.
The minibuses run every 40 minutes from 05.00 in the morning till 20.00 in the evening. Both head to the Victory Monument in Bangkok. This is an ideal drop off point as it is a transport hub for the entire Bangkok area.
Any travel agent and practically every hotel or guesthouse in Pattaya can book you a minibus. They will charge you 400 Baht. These are exactly the same or similar companies as those detailed below. In effect you are paying a booking fee combined with a collection from your hotel charge of between 250 and 280 Thai Baht. You can reach the minibus stations for 30 Baht on a motorcycle taxi from Central Pattaya. Why pay more?
TIP: If traveling alone take a motorcycle taxi from and to the Victory Monument. Bangkok traffic can quickly gridlock but the motorci always gets through.
KK Group Van Service
The KK Group Minibus service is located on Pattaya second road just around the corner from the TOPS supermarket. It is an efficient and longstanding professionally run company. The minibuses are clean and air conditioned. Most of the drivers are friendly and helpful and a few speak some English.
Tickets may be purchased from the office either on the day or in advance. Make sure to retain your ticket.
The one way ticket costs 120 Thai Baht and the journey time is usually under two hours.
KK Booking Office on Central Pattaya Road
KK sign
Pannipa Minibus Service
The Pannipa Minibus service office is located on Central Pattaya road between the Carrefour shopping mall and Foodland (Just a little after the 69 Karaoke Bar on the left hand side). Over 20 air conditioned minibuses leave their departure point for Bangkok every day. It is a clean, safe and professional set up. It is also popular so it is advisable that you book and pay for your ticket in advance. It is possible however just to turn up and chance a seat. As the next bus is due to leave some forty minutes later there really is not that long to wait.
The cost of a one way ticket is 150 Thai Baht and the journey time is, depending on traffic, usually under two hours.
Pannipa Minibus Station on Central Pattaya Road
One of the fleet of Pannipa minibuses
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we have used pannipa for the first time and it will be our last they are hopeless. they are supposed to start at 5.00and run every 30 minutes ,we got there at 6.15am to get the 6 30am. only to be told no van till 7.00am minibus arrived at 6.45 we get onboard and by the time they have run around pattaya and stopped for fuel we are still in Pattaya at 7.45am. I would not call this a very efficient service. will try KK next time.
Hi Peter, I found this Hub because you have the number one position on Google for the search term "k.k. group van service" Congratulations! I personally don't like the vans. My legs are long and I find the seating to be too cramped. Also, they don't seem to rum on any schedule. The last time I made the trip in a van, I had to sit around the office until the van filled up with passengers. Only then did we leave.
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BusCom 201 is a prerequisite for several core business courses including Mktg 301, Mgmt 301, ITM 310, and SCM 345. You must have completed BusCom 201 with a C- or better before you will be allowed to enroll in any of these courses.
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DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 3:23 a.m.
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A 22-month-old toddler, Sanaa Brewington, who lived in a 13th floor apartment at the above address, was found dying in her mom's apartment. She was taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where she was declared dead.
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Making a round of tea for yourself only in the office.
you know what? fuck these guys. i've got a twix.
I'm not sure if that technically counts as a round, it's more of a 'cup'
I wish I had a twix. I'm 5p short for the machine.
someone just came in with a bag of choclate. i didnt muck about in getting in there fast.
then someone goes, "so are you making tea?". sorry, i'm not having that.
frowned upon for sure
freeloading renegade tea-bastards.
Also: I had a twix at lunch. they are certainly in my top 7 chocolate / biscuit hybrid snack bars.
I had a Breakaway
stunningly small but really quite tasty. Also in my top 7 as long as the Gold Bar doesn't count.
you know they don't!
i'm pretty sure gold bars would it comfortably in my top 6 caramac / biscuit hybrid snack bars.
there was only skimmed milk.
at least in my mind. I only have one hot drink a day at work, so it's not like people are always making me a drink and I'm not 'paying' them back.
I still also contribute to the biscuit kitty, despite some greedy so-and-sos scoffing way more than their fair share.
I was out of the room
and I came back and someone had made me a cup of tea without me even asking.
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i've got/had a twix
someone playing the blue danube REALLY LOUD.
2-1 to me!
I won't let anyone in my office make me tea
because they seem to think that it consists of hot milk with a hint of tea. The only way to get a good cup of tea is to make it yourself.
I don't drink tea or coffee.
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Michael Roy Woods, age 71, of Murrells Inlet, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, after an extended illness. Michael was the only son of Emmie and Roy Woods, of Timmonsville, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister, Marsha Rabon.
Michael attended and played Baseball at Wingate College and the University of South Carolina. Michael served proudly in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division, with a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the service, he worked for Southern Beer and Wine until retiring to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1998. He was a Charter Member of the Conway # 925 Chapter of the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America). He was also a member of the Grand Strand Community Church in Surfside Beach. He was a thirteen year friend of Bill W.
Michael is survived by his wife, Nan Woods of Murrells Inlet; his son, Brad (Jean) Yount, and grandsons, Bradley and Alex Yount, all of Raleigh, NC.
A celebration of Michaels life will be held 1:30PM Sunday, April 08, 2018 at Grand Strand Community Church, 3820 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Grand Strand Community Church or the charity of ones choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.burroughsfh.com
Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Nan and family, We were so sad to hear of Mike's passing. My family has been going to Surfside every October for the month of October. We would call Mike to come by and visit with us and catch up on several occasions. It was always so good to visit with him. Mike had such a great personality and kept us laughing. So fun to be around. He would always express love for his family. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and all the family. Love and Hugs! Sandy (Powers) Joye and Greg Joye
Submitted by Sandy (Powers) Joye & Greg Joye on Apr 12 2018 12:08:50 PM
Mike will continue to live in our memories and hearts of all those who knew him well. Rest in Peace, Mike. You will not be forgotten.
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To the Woods & Yount Families,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mile. Although I didn't know Mike personally, however as a brother at the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Chapter 30 and the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America), I am thinking of him and the family and I pray the that our Lord gives you comfort in celebrating his life.
God bless.
Jaime A. Lleras, Commander
Carroll E. Prosser Chapter 30
Submitted by JAIME LLERAS on Apr 7 2018 03:54:11 PM
I'm sorry that you've lost Mike. It was one of the pleasures of my life to grow with Mike and Marsha. He was always one of my heroes and could always be the most fun to be with. We'll miss him.
Submitted by Jim Kelley on Apr 6 2018 03:16:29 PM
So sorry for the loss of your husband. I am thinking of you and your family during this time and praying for the strength during ths time.
God bless
Submitted by Ann K Shaw on Apr 6 2018 10:26:55 AM
My Dad and Mikes Dad were very good friends, although Mike was 10 year older than me we were very good friends in my late teenage years, we had some good times together when I worked at "B and L tire company". I had not talked to him in years, my prayers go out to his family, he will be dearly missed.
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Nan and Family,
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Congrats to Rachel Linn on taking bronze in the No Gi division at the Revolution over the weekend. From what I hear there was no shortage of hard fights and our competitors Miles, Quinn, Spider, and Joseph all fought hard. Regardless of the outcome the training has made you all better grapplers and more conscientious athletes.
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Enjoy a Tea Party with Four Seasons Catering!
Need a celebration during the work day? Or how about just an ordinary Thursday afternoon at the office? A tea party in the office is a fun way to unwind after the completion of an important project, or just a way to show appreciation to your employees. Save all the trouble of food preparation to Four Seasons Catering as they have launched two High Tea Party Boxes. All you have to do is, CHIAK!
Delicious bites are essential for an afternoon pick-me up. And of course, Four Seasons Catering has picked out the perfect assortment of noodles, fried items, pastries, small sandwiches, fruit, and more to please everyone in your office!
Big thank you to Four Seasons Catering, I get to try two high tea party boxes with my colleagues. Party Box A begins with homemade chocolate tarts with sea salt as well as chicken hams and cheese sandwich. Something sweet is always welcomed (as a lady) so we really enjoyed the chocolate tarts. Deep fried items are always a hit, be it young or old. The honey prawn dumplings, golden pear dumplings and prawn twisters were gone very quickly. I pair it with wok fried white bee hoon and some chilli sauce.
In Party Box B, there is egg mayonnaise finger sandwiches and chocolate eclairs on the first stack. Followed by pumpkin croquette, golden shrimp wantons, sesame balls with golden salted egg yolk and Penang fried kway teow. The wantons are fried till golden brown, I am sure you can imagine the crunchiness when you bite into it. I like it that fruits are also added into the spread, it is a great way to add some healthy options!
The dishes are stacked in a special designed party box and delivered like a present – isn't this more convenient and hassle free? Full set of biodegradable disposable wares, serviettes, garbage bags, chilli and tomato sauce will be provided. Just purchase it online and have it delivered to your home or office. You just have to open up and DIG IN!
The high tea party box is an ideal way to push away that tired feeling, the afternoon slump. It's also a great way for my colleagues to come together and get to know each other better. Think of this office party as a fun, casual team-building event!
Four Seasons Catering's High Tea Party Box costs $88 ($94.16 w/GST) per set and is suitable for 8 to 10 pax. Note that food is best consumed within 2 hours upon delivery (your afternoon tea also cannot be so long right? LOL)
In line with the range of Party Box menus, Four Seasons Catering has launched a NDP Party Box specially for the coming National Day. This party box features juicy whole chicken marinated in 4 unique flavours – prawn paste fried chicken, nyonya assam fried chicken, tandoori masala fried chicken and turmeric fried chicken. The party box costs $38 for self-collect or $52 for delivery. For a limited time only!
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I can't believe another year will soon pass! It just zoomed like a jet with white clouds scrawling the blue sky. I arrived here in Siem Reap late 2007 and I could still remember my first night, my excitement of plunging into a journey I didn't know what to expect. Although Siem Reap is relatively known for Angkor Wat but it still does evoke something exotic and unknown to most people. A friend who lives in Thailand, a mere 6 hour drive, asked me if there's land mine in Angkor Wat. A friend told me her grandmother asked her where in China is Cambodia. So I guess the journey for me continues on. And it is still very much 'I don't know what to expect' from day to day. It's still very much fascinating from the people you meet to the things that happen around. Also the excitement is magnified for me because we will be transferring to a new house before new year. Just the other day I checked my room (much bigger so I have more space to litter my stuff) and I literally lost sleep thinking of how I should arrange it. Right now I'm going for that Margielic vibe with whites and salvaged object kinda feel. I'm also quite grown fond of the blog You Can Make It Easy because of blogposts like this. Anyway, I have to deal with the packing first, a monumental undertaking given the amount of rubbish I acquired over the years. Imagine when I first came I had only one suitcase of stuff and that includes my favorite pillow. I don't know now how many suitcases I would need to stuff all my belongings for the move. I bought 4 huge clear plastic 'sakonites' at Ikea in my recent trip in Singapore but I see it will only be enough to store my clothes. This is like the exodus from Egypt, hehehe! Tomorrow I'm going to the market to buy muslin for curtains, pillow case and bed sheets for my room.
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The wages for construction workers in NYC are now at an all-time high, and that's both good news and bad news. While it would seem like only good news when wages go up and people have more money, there is a flip side to the issue that is causing some problems for others in the city. There are concerns about the quality of construction, and about the safety of the workers who are currently in these high-dollar jobs. With that in mind, it is important to explore the issue in more depth, to see where the red flags are.
Steven Simpson, Electrician, Found Dead after Elevator Accident
Sadly, another worker died earlier this week in a horrific work accident - this time at a luxury apartment high-rise in Hell's Kitchen, as reported by the New York Daily News.
Murray Hill Multi-Car Crash A Reminder To Drive Safely
Earlier this week, four people were hurt following a multi-vehicle crash in Murray Hill, including two who were critically injured.
If They Can't Make The Trains Run On Time...
In NYC, there are serious concerns with the subway system. Not only do the trains often fail to run on time, but the safety of these subway trains is also in question. From derailments, to trains sitting in the heat for nearly an hour at a time, to years of maintenance deferred since the subway was created, there are problems. Much of this has come from planning that was careless at best, and negligent at worst. A better understanding of what is really taking place with the NYC subway system is vital to understanding what steps can and should be taken to improve the system and help victims who have been injured.
NYC Worker Severely Injured - Local Union Calls for Elevator Safety Act
Continuing an alarming trend of workplace accidents, there has been another awful tragedy in New York City. This time, an elevator mechanic was crushed by an elevator in the basement of a Manhattan building, according to a spokesman from the Fire Department.
Increased Building Activity: A Death Sentence For Workers?
Workers in New York City are being injured in falls from ladders and scaffolding, they are being injured in crane accidents, and they face the prospect each day of not making it home in one piece.
Accident at Astoria Home Injures 3 Construction Workers
A contractor and site superintendent were suspended following the June 20th collapse of thousands of pounds of building material from the roof of a Queens building, which trapped and seriously injured three construction workers. In response to the disaster, the city has issued suspensions to the general contractor, Ideal Builders and Construction and its site superintendent, Fazal Hassan.


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Hello gorgeous people!! I have great news to share with you all, wanna here it? Wellllll Jamaica Restaurant Week 2012 will officially kick off on November 9 and will end on November 17. Now there are some great deals out there for the foodies and food connoisseurs alike; take a look at the official website HERE for more details on participating locations and pricing.
There will also be prizes being given away through various social networking sites, i.e. Facebook and Twitter, so you can check out the Restaurant Week Facebook or Twitter accounts for more information on how you can cop a prize, good luck guys!!


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Boston, Ep. 9
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 6:30AM
September 12, 2012 — Before a jam-packed Club OBERON, Literary Death Match returned to Boston — the perfect kickoff spot for our 7-city/10-day LDM TV Pilot tour (help fund us on Kickstarter!) — and the wild and talent-fueled night ended with Baratunde Thurston out-scoring co-finalist Carissa Halston in a Literary Card Sharks finale, as he pulled out a closer-than-it-seemed 8-4 victory to win the LDM Boston crown.


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Chapter 1:
Passion Play (A short story I wrote back
around 1998 as a favor to a friend.)
Chapter 2:
Myrdraal Who Became A Warder (An April
Fool's joke I played on a site where I
Chapter 3: Into The Woods (A short story
featuring Werdeth, one of my favorite author-insert characters.)
Chapter 4: Anita and the Mother of Cats (A short
story from 1997, written for the same friend as Passion Play.)
Chapter 5: Of Darkness and Moonlight
(Another, later Werdeth story from my Senior year of college.)
Chapter 6: Assumption: A Hallowe'en Story (Yet
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Neurogenesis in the adult brain
Neurogenesis in the subventricular zone
Production and functional integration of new neurons have been shown to persist throughout life in two specialized neurogenic regions of the adult brain: the lateral ventricle subventricular zone (SVZ) and the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus. Understanding the mechanisms underlying the neurogenic potential in these areas could open up new avenues for the development of cell replacement therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Ciliary neurotrophic factor and other gp130-associated cytokines have been identified to be among the extracellular signals which regulate proliferation and cell fate decisions of neural stem cells. By in vivo experiments using mouse mutants and by in vitro studies in adult stem cell cultures we aim to elucidate how these cytokines exert their influence on neural stem cells.
STAT3 signaling in adult neurogenesis
A complex dynamic molecular network of extrinsic and intrinsic factors regulates self-renewal and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSC). The JAK/STAT3-pathway has been shown to play a central role in this context. In a collaborative project with the research group Heimrich from the ZfN and the Department of Virology, we try to elucidate molecular mechanisms downstream of STAT3 by manipulating the STAT3-signaling pathway in a cell type-/stage-specific manner using organotypic slice cultures and viruses which induce expression of fluorescent markers. Migration, fate decisions and differentiation of NSCs and progenitor cells will then be studied by morphological methods and time-lapse microscopy.


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Darice Daniel Enos, 24, passed away, January 17, 2018. He was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 21, 1993 to Tonya Jones and John Gutierrez Jr. Darice was a fun loving person and enjoyed shooting and off-roading. He had an "eclectic" taste in music including, Alternative Rock, Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash. Darice graduated in 2012 from Westwood High School, in Mesa AZ. Darice is survived by his mother: Tonya (Jamar Jones) Chaussee; father John Gutierrez Jr.; maternal grandparents, William Kurka and Catherine Taber; paternal grandparents, Harriet and Guadalupe Lugo; his sister, Ashley Enos; brother, Matthew Milunec; half-sisters, Haley and Dawndrea; uncle Frank Gutierrez, Aunt Juanita Gutierrez, Uncle Michael Munguia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Robert Taber and Betty Zirkle;


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39 Times Pets Were So Cute I Barely Noticed the Decor
This year's house tours featured some of the most gorgeous homes yet. Stunning studio apartments were small but beautifully furnished. There were homes that were short on stuff, but big on style. We even saw well-decorated tiny homes...on wheels. Frankly, homes across America AND around the world impressed me with warm, welcoming, unique and lovely interiors. Really the only thing I enjoyed seeing more than the beautiful homes...were the amazingly adorable furry inhabitants!
Disclaimer: This is only the TINIEST bunch of cute pets from all the perfect cats and dogs from tours this year...and they're in no particular order at all. (They're ALL good dogs and cats.) You may be wondering, "Is this post a shameless excuse to look at and think about adorable pets?" The answer is yes. You're welcome.
Winnie with a fresh haircut means I don't even notice her parents' cool Brooklyn digs.
I can see nothing else in this modern Midwest home when James is smiling at the camera like that.
Pups that look like their fur is blowing in a breeze while sitting on a bed steal all my attention away from colorful art and throw pillows.
Even in a former church-turned-apartment that's filled with a collection of interesting vintage items, my eyes are only for this kitty.
Not even a show-stopping, curvy, crimson red vintage couch in this bright LA loft can tear me away from Muad'Dib's gorgeous cat form.
There are a ton of stunning, local, hand-made things to look at in Kagan and Linda's home, but did you see Scallion the Cat hanging in a macrame basket?
A green couch, rainbow wall and giant flower art piece have nothing on Worf and Princess Leia.
Chap's smile could pretty much steal the attention from any room's decor, even this stylish Chicago loft.
Millie, an elegant long lady, knows a great chair when she sees one.
This pupper's fur coloring complements beautifully the interior color palette, but Rico still wins as cutest!
Joey, a bandanna-wearing beauty, understands that two poufs are better than one in this Oakland apartment.
The hip swinging chair in this Pennsylvania home is cool, but Rigby the pup is cooler.
Rigby's brother Conor has also been known to steal the show in any room.
The interior of this Airstream is modern and hip and beautiful but all I can think about are these two perfect pooches.
Everyone knows New Orleans homes like this house are filled with bold color and interesting art, but Ferdinand stands out among it all.
Dakota is prettier than all the pretty things in his mom's house and he knows it.
Bunny Bell's dark coat contrasts beautifully with her mom's all-white glam condo.
Leo the Chow Chow rules this Detroit roost and it's clear why.
What view? What stunning mid-century modern architecture? All I see are these two sassy ladies, Sophie and Sasha.
Over 25 collections, 14 different paint-colored walls and a big sparkly pink chandelier, but Tater Tot is by far the most beautiful in this NYC home.
Liz and Tim's RV is a boho glam dream space, but Bo and Cudi are clearly the ones with the most style.
Animal is so elegant that even a cute California home full of fabulous floral wallpaper is no match.
Charlie is pawsitively the best thing about this Portland home, even in a living room full of hip '70s vintage finds.
This cat's blue eyes could steal the show from even a collection-filled New Orleans home.
Even with the homeowner of this spacious house being an Anthropologie employee, the handsome face of Ramsey the bulldog still wins as the most attractive!
Tron can get on top of the counters of this New Orleans house — or any house, really — every day.
This small NYC studio space is full of muted, earthy tones, and the cool, fresh coat of Kitty stands out.
I'm not entirely convinced this cat is real (those eyes!) but taking attention away from such a beautifully decorated Dutch home is an impressive feat.
Jordan's Seattle home is a stunner — full of great thrifted treasures and a warm, industrial modern vibe — but I can't take my eyes off Agatha.
Lemon's beautiful coat complements this Seattle home's living room's natural wood elements perfectly.
Who cares about all the pattern in this High Point house when these two pugs exist?!
I love the colorful throw pillows, the bright yellow blanket and the patterned rug in this Philadelphia home, but Jackson is splendid.
It's a good thing Bella doesn't live full time in this Ontario home, or else who would be able to focus on the lovely art?
I actually got to see this unique New Orleans attic apartment in person, and while I agree it's extraordinary, I spent most of my time drooling over Henri.


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If you are looking for your ideal home, then you should choose Sobha Forest Edge as your abode in the same way you havemade all your choices in life. You will get the best of both worlds, at a price that is veryfair. You will get peace and serenity here, but not at the cost of accessibility. You will get world class features and amenities, but not at a price that is unreasonable. The project offers 2, 3 and 4 bhk units with plush interiors and soothing exteriors. We offer large balconies and wide windows, and all our units follow vaastu principles.
Easy accessibility would not mean that you stay in a matchbox surrounded by crazy crowds. Sobha Forest Edge is designed in such a way that you get a feel of staying in the luxurious lap of nature. There is substantial open space in the project, and the layout of the project gives a feel of the outdoors. That's no surprise actually, since the promoters of this project have almost a hundred completed projects under their belt in the last two decades.
Every amenity that you associate with your lifestyle is available here, and each unit has the best fixtures and fittings possible. The project offers a host of lifestyle amenities which include a large swimming pool, signature clubhouse, gymnasium, children's play area, library, walking tracks, multi-purpose hall, indoor-outdoor sports facilities, garden area, well planned parking spaces and round the clock security monitoring.
For this royal ambience both inside and outside your not-so-humble abode, you will pay a price that is more than reasonable. We can assure you that you wouldn't get this at a similar price elsewhere.
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Sobha Forest Edge is located on Kanakapura Road, which is an easy commute for you whether you want to drive to Jayanagar or to Mysore. If the traffic at Bangalore drives you crazy, you can opt for the Metro which can take you either to your workplace or to your friend's place at the other end of town, in a matter of minutes. Malls, schools, offices, everything is within easy reach when you choose Sobha Forest Edge.
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Line 15 station seals its roof
QI'AN Road station on the city's new Metro Line 15 sealed its roof yesterday — the first station on the line to do so.
The roof frame was sealed a week earlier than scheduled, the Metro operator said.
Line 15 is estimated to begin trial operation by the end of 2020, by which time it will become "the western corridor of the city's Metro system," the operator added. Line 15 will efficiently improve the north-south traffic in western area.
The line will stretch over more than 43.2 kilometers and will have 30 stations. Its route runs through Baoshan, Putuo, Changning, Xuhui and Minhang.
Last week, Shanghai South Railway Station, another station on Line 15, announced its design plan.
According to Shanghai Municipal planning and Land and Resources Administration, by the time this station is completed, Line 15 will "seamlessly connect" with Line 1 and the commercial area by the station.
Three other lines — Line 17, the eastern extension of Line 9 (Phase 3) and the Pujiang Line — will officially launch at the end of this year.


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Alpha Cassiopeiae (α Cas, α Cassiopeiae ) is a second magnitude star in the constellation Cassiopeia, with the traditional name Schedar, sometimes spelt Shedir. Though listed as the alpha star by Johann Bayer, Schedar's visual brightness closely rivals the beta star in the constellation, Caph. Depending on which passband is used, α Cas may be marginally brighter or dimmer than β Cas. However, recent calculations from the All-Sky catalog indicate that Schedar is the brightest in Cassiopeia, with a visual magnitude of 2.240. With Schedar located farther away from Earth than Caph, at 228 light years versus 54, Schedar is almost 18 times brighter than its rival insofar as intrinsic brightness is concerned.
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Do surveys make any difference? Does making information available to citizens change behaviour? Does sending a letter to Santa work? The government's early Christmas present this year is the announcement of a new Civic Health report. This report will, according to the Communities department 'take the pulse of modern England and allow people to see how voting patterns, social habits and feelings of belonging vary across the country is being developed by Government'.
It is all very interesting and later in the release it says how this will be helpful to 'Active citizens, community groups, local and national leaders will be able to see at a glance how their area compares to others on issues such as levels of volunteering, feelings of empowerment and perceptions of community cohesion. The report will set these measures in the context of other factors, such as employment and deprivation to help people build an understanding of how those factors may be affecting the civic health of their area'.
The point is that we think it is interesting, because we were already interested in these issues. More info is good for us and our colleagues and many of our clients. But, are the general public really going to change behaviour becasue of the publication of a report telling them how things are? Isn't easier to see if your bus arrives, that the roads are gritted, the school does OK by your kids and that your elderly relative gets the care they need? That your neighbours help out when you have a crisis? That you help out the local community group and so on ... a bit like the Electoral Commission campaign a few years ago where people who said 'they don't do politics' were shown to be runnnig into it in all facets of their life.
Last week the most recent results of the Active People survey were released. This revealed that potato couch activity is up and most other sporting activity, apart from cycling, is down. The survey, which again we find very interesting, is not making people active.
People make their judgements on what they experience, not on the star rating of an agency or what survey tells them. If they are happy or not they have local and national votes to show how they feel and whether, in their opinion, they think government has done what it said it was going to do.
Delivery is the word used (overused) in the public policy world. The Communities department might look at Santa, who is popular because he does deliver what kids want ... we have not noticed him issuing an annual report recently or seen a customer feedback form in the kids' stockings either.
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The 100-hr inspection and typical maritime weather delayed the survey for six days. Finally on May 19 we were rewarded with good weather to cross the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Newfoundland. The weather was perfect as we made our way across the south shore, surveying the numerous small ponds and lakes of the rugged and barren landscape. Evidence of the early Spring continues as we move north. Normally, there is quite a bit of snow and ice in this area, but not this year. Additionally, we have observed groups of scaup, ringnecks, and Canada geese that are indicative of the early Spring. Overall, water conditions and habitat availability are good to excellent. There are still two days of surveying to complete Newfoundland, but weather continues to challenge us. Even on good weather days, the wind has made the ride fairly bumpy. Watch the short video clip for a sample.


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Calling all DIT Students - showcase your photographic talent by capturing the essence of sustainability!Posted: 14 November, 2014
Celebrating sustainability at DIT Grangegorman – new student photo competition launched in association with GGDA and DIT Green Campus Committee
A new photography competition with sustainability and the environment as its focus has just been launched for all DIT students. Budding photographers across DIT are invited to take part in the Competition. Organised by DIT Green Campus Committee and the Grangegorman Development Agency, the competition seeks images that illustrate the theme of sustainability at our new campus at Grangegorman and its wider community.
This competition gives students an opportunity to showcase their creativity by means of submitting photos they believe represent the concept of sustainability in the Grangegorman District and urban quarter. Themed categories are:
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Arvind Subramanian, the CEA, does not feel shy in admitting that he failed to respond to the decay, though he was aware of it. It is indeed shocking to know from him that he knew that some problems were brewing up in BoB and SBI and these banks were facing some issues. Being the CEA he ought to have acted the moment he came to know. Here's an analysis, for Different Truths.
The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian was correct in his observation that internal controls and external regulatory systems in public sector banks have broken down. But what is really disturbing and at the same time scandalous is his assiduous silence on identifying the nature of the Rs 11,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud.
Of course, he did speak on the scam but only after 5 days of the expose. His opinion, nevertheless, did not reflect his or the Modi's government concern. Instead, it looked like coming from the mouth of a politician out to defend his benefactors: "The problem has been festering for a long time and it is not just the PNB alone; there are issues with the Bank of Baroda and State Bank of India, too. We have to look at how to improve internal controls and consider whether it has anything to do with the ownership".
The CEA does not feel shy in admitting that he failed to respond to the decay, though he was aware of it. It is indeed shocking to know from him that he knew that some problems were brewing up in BoB and SBI and these banks were facing some issues. Being the CEA he ought to have acted the moment he came to know. However, the moot question is when did he come to know? Who brought this to his knowledge? How could a person entrusted with the task of managing and monitoring the economy of the country fail to perceive this nature of fraud? What was his first reaction? True enough the nature and design of the scam smacks of something awful and dubious happening in the country's banking system.
This scam has not turned the PNB bankrupt. But the modus operandi has been similar to the mechanism that turned Lehman bankrupt. As the scam was taking place over the months, it is surprising how it evaded the eyes of the bureaucrats and top bankers? Obviously, it implied that the bank became a victim of the tacit understanding between the officials and politicians.
There is no denying that it was the sound Indian banking system that had saved the country's banking and the economy in 2008, at the time of Lehman's bankruptcy. The Indian banking system is so strong that no scam could take place. Whether it was Mallya's case or the Nirav scam, a closer look at reveals that the banks were simply looted with the connivance of the bankers under the watchful eyes of the politicians.
Significantly, even Subramanian admitted that he scams "do not happen in public sector banks alone as most scams worldwide had happened in what was considered the best of private sector banks, but here we have the PSBs". Subramanian was quite sure that the magnitude of bad assets (non-performing assets) of various banks could easily be 25% to 35% more of what had been disclosed in public.
In the wake of the exposure of the irregularities committed by Mallya and siphoning off crores of money from the banks, the Modi government had promised to initiate banking reforms. But the finance minister forgot his assurances. Once again in the wake of PNB expose, the issue of reforms is being raised. Some have even suggested that the ownership of the banks be handed over to the private sector. Their views were also shared by the CEA. Subramanian said:"We have to consider what to do with the banks' ownership, whether they should be privatised totally or they should have private sector participation".
Some leading industrialists, like Adi Godrej, have even pleaded for privatisation of the banks. Their logic is "no fraud takes place in the private banks." A closer look will unravel the truth that the industrialists and corporate houses have been committing this kind of frauds. A common citizen cannot play a fraud on the bank even for one crore rupees. But the banks will be too obliged to allow the rich to defraud them. An insight into the total value of NPA will testify this. The logic that privatisation is the panacea for the scam-malaise is ridiculous.
The private sector, the industrialists, and their political godfathers have been using these scams to establish that nationalisation of banks by Indira Gandhi was a wrong move. They now want a process of virtual de-nationalisation of PSU banks, at least at the operating level.
Going by RBI statistics, PSU banks reported loan frauds of Rs 61,260 crore over the last five years. Add the recent Nirav Modi scam and the number swells to Rs 73,000 crore. One thing is absolutely clear that a large part of the current bad loans owes to the fraudulent deals struck by corrupt bankers in collusion with crooked businessmen. They have been taking kickbacks to sign off loans worth hundreds of crores, well aware of the fact that the money won't come back.
Seventy percent of India's banking system is still in the public sector. For Indian businessmen, the first door to the fraud is through the employees of the banks. Then there are powerful bureaucrats to exert the required pressure, with politicians patronising them. It is ridiculous to suggest that this is the handiwork of only a handful of unscrupulous employees.
If media reports are to be believed, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi used the services of a deputy manager and some junior employees of PNB to defraud the bank. The deputy manager repeatedly issued fraud banking instruments called Letters of Undertaking (LoU) in favour of their firms. Astonishingly the man remained at the same post for seven years. Most of the LoU-based transactions occurred outside PNB's core banking system (CBS), which tracks every debit and credit for all PNB accounts across the globe and reconciles these on a daily basis. A LoU is a sound instrument through which a bank on behalf of a customer undertakes to honour a payment made by another bank for imports by its client.
The moot question is: why were these LoUs repeatedly issued without any margin money? Moreover, any LoU sent to an overseas bank is automatically acknowledged. How could these acknowledgments disappear? If Nirav Modi had paid in full on the due date against every LoU issued, then no fraud would have taken place. He didn't because he was expanding his business too fast, and needed more and more stones. The audacity of Nirav in questioning the bank's action simply manifests his daredevilry and the political patronage he commands.
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We officially meet to run four nights a week (Monday-Thursday) at 19:00 hours and once on a Sunday at 0800 hours (predominately men) or 0830 hours (predominately women). There is nothing stopping you arranging earlier or later times or day, as it's often difficult to fit your runs around work/family or holiday commitments. If you do wish to go at a differing time, we'd encourage you to post where, when and how far you intend to run on our Facebook page, as you'd be surprised how many others might like to join you!
What do the training runs entail?
Firstly, this is only a *general* guide, as no two nights are ever the same! It depends on dozens and dozens of variables but mainly it's due to who turns up, who suggests/demands(!) doing their favourite run and what they are training for!
Monday and Wednesday is predominately, but not exclusively, men's night. They leave at 19:00 hrs., sharp and are back by 20:10 at the latest. They tend to do about 7-9 miles, and tend to stop 4 or 5 times for a minute or two to regroup. There generally tends to be two groups, the main group doing the something similar to what has been described, and a second group doing a slower, shorter, easier run. It's difficult to say what the split in number of bodies is, as it just depends on who turns up, who's back from injuries, who is doing a recovery run etc. etc. The main thing is that if you are not up for pushing yourself hard you'll usually find a like-minded runner who fancies something to your requirements!
Tuesday and Thursday is predominately, but not exclusively, women's night. They aim to leave at 19:00 hrs. but it's usually 5 or so minutes after this. They tend to do 5-7 miles and stop 6 or 7 times, for a few minutes to regroup. They are back at the club by 20:30 hrs. There is usually way more runners this night, and often split into 3 or more groups, with the splinter groups picking shorter, slower, easier routes.
On Sunday's we do a longer run of 10-14 miles (predominately men) starts at 08:00 hrs, with the slightly slower, shorter run (predominately women) starts at 08:30 hrs. Both groups tend to finish between 10:00 and 10:30 hrs, depending on pace, distance etc.
It's impossible to describe the runs as they change so much, depending on times of year, so the best thing is to turn up and see for yourself!
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I have lost count of them after a while. Identifying them is even harder. I thought I saw the Gillis, Lombok and Nusa Lembongan but I could be wrong. My map-reading skills and sense of direction are something I am not quite proud of. Indonesia is an archipelago nation comprising approximately 17,508 islands and we are currently flying over some, a fragment of what the country is blessed with. Some islands are enormous enough to house villages, vegetation and various facets of life. Some are tiny and uninhabited. Some have alluring appeal, fallen straight out of a postcard. Some are cliquish and close-knit encircling one another while some stand alone, outcast and possibly bored. Such is life even for the islands, I guess.
After an hour flight from Bali, I find myself in a noisy arrival hall slightly bigger than my house. There's no baggage carousel. Workers manually offload each and every luggage from the plane and personally deliver them to passengers. The new airport building, a somewhat futuristic structure, is almost completed. A few more runways are also in the works as the city prepares to welcome more tourism in the future. Labuan Bajo, once a sleepy fishing town, is now a base, a starting point for visitors who come to explore the region, most notably Rinca and the famous Komodo Island. Located at the western end of its mother island Flores, Labuan Bajo is rapidly growing, dotted with 3 to 4 stars hotels, a number of international restaurants, services and numerous developments in the works.
15 minutes fast boat ride from a hectic jetty takes us to Saraya Kacil, a neighbouring island. Our friends own a piece of land on which they intend to build a beachfront hotel. So far, there are only a few budget bungalows next to their land, ready for business yet unoccupied. A man, possibly the minder of the property, sits smoking away sluggishly. A guard dog is tethered to a palm tree aggressively barking at us. Is he delighted to see a human presence apart from his cruel owner or rather asking us to set him free?
Turquoise water glistens under the warm morning sun. Pristine white sandy beach in front me is so inviting that I permit myself a first dip. There's nothing but a set of small green slopes poking out of the blue ocean. The sound of gentle waves crashing to the shore is melodic to the ears. Especially now that I hear nothing else but that. It's no fluke why some people may compare this atmosphere to that of heaven. It's pure, peaceful and perfect to get pensive.
Clearly none of these small islands have electricity. Including this second one we visit called, Kanawa. Our boat driver drops us off at the pier, about 100 meters long wooden structure, which connects to the island. In the extended gazebo attached to the pier, a couple is relishing their time alone. The man is doing flips impressing his woman, jumping in and out of water. They say hi but when they realise that we are here to stay, they kindly leave us in peace. Or did we just drive them out of their peace?
Already in my swimming gear, no time for hesitation, I jump right into the crystal clear water. It's not very deep yet I can't reach the white-sand bottom. Various schools of fish are participating in an underwater parade. A large Barracuda dramatically leaps in a distance. This is truly a natural aquarium and I am swimming in it. The quality of the water here is beyond compare. Even those who aren't that water-friendly would mind floating here all day.
We shove our pre-packed lunch down with a bottle of Marlborough pinot noir. From the pier ass I walk towards the lodging, I notice 7 small sharks swimming in the shallow water. Sharks! Such majestic creatures that swim in graceful manner. But if I had known earlier that these were in that very water I would not have jumped in. Even when my friend assures me that they don't bite, it's still shark nevertheless and I am forever traumatised by the Jaws movies.
A handful of tourists are enjoying their day in the sun. The stereo is blasting one of Sean Paul's dancehall anthems creating a Caribbean kind of atmosphere. Two little boys build castles on the beach while their mum is catching up on some reading on her Kindle. There's no 3G signal but I believe not many would mind not being able to update their Facebook status. At least for a few days.
Our next hop, Sabayur Island has a killer panorama and a stylish resort operated by an Italian family. Antonello, a sweet burly man, who's still half naked in his wet suit, as he has just returned from a dive trip, comes to chat with us. What an enviable lifestyle he's got! He gets to live and go to work here!
"I do love going back to Italy sometimes but then I start missing this", he enthuses.
Komodo resort (www.komodoresort.com) offers world-class reef diving services and high-end accommodation: a perfect place to rejuvenate and unwind. Two comfy lounge chairs shielded by a large parasol are laid out in front of each luxury shack. Friendly staff at the restaurant, a stunning bamboo and thatch structure, are ready to whip out a cocktail or a few while one luxuriates gazing out at the ocean. I guess it's time for another drink!
I must have nodded off on the boat for about 20 minutes. When I get a nudge from my friend, our boat has arrived at the Komodo Island, renowned for its residents, the Komodo dragons. These ferocious beasts are the largest living species of lizard that can grow up to 3 meters and weigh up to 70 kilograms. They are carnivorous and certainly venomous.
It doesn't take long. We come across one dragon right behind the rangers' office. Like the tourists, she as well is soaking up the sun, occasionally swinging her tail from side to side. On a bamboo stand nearby, the skulls of the animals that fell victim to the dragons are on display. The skulls of goats, deer and a water buffalo but no human, thankfully.
"Humans don't have horns. That's why", jokes our ranger implying that if they do eat human, nothing would be left behind. The ranger, a 30-something year old, works ten days a month on the island and goes back to Flores where he resides. Still unmarried, he explains, because he not only needs to save up money to marry but also has to cover the bride's brother's marriage expenses. "Strange tradition", he sulks.
He takes us through a grassy route into the wood and later shows us the nest of Komodos. There are at least 10 holes in the ground but only one of them is used for laying eggs. The others are to fool enemies such as wild boars and eagles. Nearby in the bush lies a gigantic dragon, lounging lazily. We learn from our guide that these dragons only eat once a month. The rangers have found a body of a dead deer yesterday morning. The speculation is that this dragon must have feasted on the deer meat and is currently on rest mode. There are more than 2000 dragons on the island (almost double the human population). I find it interesting that these unruly beasts despite their menace, are well conserved and even iconized in the region. The Komodo national park has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 and receives up to 45,000 visitors annually, which certainly feeds its economy.
On our return to the boat, we walk past a small house on stilts. Three Komodos are sleeping underneath. The men on the porch are enjoying a chat while their two young kids play nearby, clearly unfazed. "We always have to be on alert. Before we sleep, we always check around the house. Close the doors and windows. Also when we go out, we must keep a stick to shoo the dragons", explains our guide. "Four people were attacked last year but they all survived", he continues. Men and Dragons, I am thoroughly intrigued by their coexistence. Even when they don't always respect each other's space, they certainly must keep a distance.


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Jammu, April 7 (PTI) The Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu (CCIJ) today threatened to launch a movement against illegal foreign settlers, if the State and Central government failed to act against them.
"We warn the State and the Union Governments that such (foreign) settlers should be deported within one month and the people on whose land these foreigners have settled be booked under public safety act otherwise the Chamber shall have no option but to launch a movement against them directly", CCIJ President Rakesh Gupta told reporters here.
Over 13,700 foreigners including Rohingyas are settled in Jammu.
While 7,093 foreigners were staying in the state in 2008, the number increased to 12,560 in 2014 and 13,755 in 2016, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had said in a written reply to a question in the state Assembly in January.
The CCIJ said that neither the Government of J&K is a signatory to any United Nations treaty nor Article 370 allows illegal Foreign settlers for any permanent settlement in the state.
We are is aware that the district administration has initiated process to identify such settlers and the Union Government has asked details about them, but the Chamber feels it is not enough till these foreigners are deported from the State of J&K, Gupta said.
It may be recalled that the issue of Rohingya Muslims, who are living illegally, was discussed at a high-level meeting convened by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and attended by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Braj Raj Sharma and Director General of Police S P Vaid on April 4 in New Delhi. PTI AB ADS


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