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In case you didn't hear me screaming from the top of Dell Children's: WE. ARE. HOME!!! More after I take a shower, love on Luke, eat and love on Luke some more. Thank you hardly seems adequate. But please know it comes from the depths of my heart. God has surrounded us with an awesome community and it is an honor to have you join us on the journey. … [Read more...]
Brain Surgery: Day 3
Luke really is an experience. Oh how I wish we knew just how many medicines in which he was going to have a love-hate relationship. Turns out the pain med we transitioned him to, Lortab, makes him SUPER hyperactive, rather than knocking him out. That information may have come in handy last night at 11pm, and again at 4:15am this morning. Add to that crazy was a newbie clinical assistant who took Luke's temperature one too many times. Before I could chase him out of the room, he had a thermometer in Luke's mouth and was saying, "Hey buddy." AT 4:15AM! Here's a newsflash Mr. Clinical Assistant. Don't talk to kids when taking their vitals that early in the am. Better yet, get the … [Read more...]
Brain Surgery: Day 2
Today should really be called "the day of miracles." We woke up (HAHA) and were so happy to see a few glimpses of the Luke we know and love. There were some small smiles, some mild flirting with the nurses and a much happier kid. I kept debating whether to jump in the shower or not. What happens 99.99999999% of the time is I do get in the shower and then the doctor arrives. Fortunately, the 0.000000001% was on my side this morning. Just as I turned toward the shower, I heard Scott laughing and he pointed to the door. In walked Dr. C. He wrote the order for us to pull the foley, transition to oral pain meds and get Luke up and moving. Nobody seemed to be as concerned as me about the … [Read more...]
Brain Surgery: Day 1, The Rest of the Story
Where do I even begin? I shared a bit via Twitter, Facebook and here on the blog about our first day, but for the memory books (and my therapy) I'd like to reflect on a few more things from surgery day. This morning began early. Up at 4, bags packed and Luke loaded into the van by 5:15am. He was all smiles and had Perry the Platupus (Agent P from Phineas and Ferb) tucked securely under his arm. When we arrived in pre-op, we found ourselves sitting across from one of his former NICU Nurse Practioners. It was lovely to reminisce and see an old friend. We met with anesthesiology and his surgeon, going over all our last-minute questions. Scott and I reiterated our concerns about pain … [Read more...]
Home Sahweet Home
A quick post to let everyone know we're home, healthy, happy and thankful. … [Read more...]


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Spring Rose Tasting
March 22, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC-5
Spring is here and it's time to celebrate! As we transition away from the cold of winter and our thoughts move to wamer days, it's time to think about moving towards wines that are lighter on the palate. These wines are not sweet, but they are full of beautiful flavor. Come join us and find out what an amazing rose wine should taste like!
Our selection for the evening:
– Lucien Albrecht Crement D' Alsace
– Chateau Trinquevedel Tavel Rose 2016
– Arnot-Roberts Rose 2015
– Le Pive Gris Rose 2016
Thursday, March 22, 5:30 – 8pm
$12 per attendee. Club members bring a friend for free!

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Précis - On 29 March 2012, Ofcom published a consultation on a long-term strategy for the future for UHF bands IV and V, and in particular the 700MHz band. The consultation may determine what spectrum is available in the UK in the future for mobile data services and digital terrestrial television, among other things.
What? Ofcom is consulting on a long-term strategy for the use of UHF bands IV and V and, in particular, the 700MHz band. Although the 700MHz band is currently used for DTT and various other services, it is also suitable for mobile broadband. As demand for mobile broadband services is anticipated to increase by 80-300 times by 2030, Ofcom is keen to make the 700MHz spectrum available for this purpose. However, the need for additional spectrum for mobile data services will need to be balanced against the need for spectrum to deliver digital terrestrial television ("DTT"), which performs an important public policy role in delivering universal low-cost access to public service broadcasting content, and other services that currently make use of the 700MHz spectrum.
So what? UHF bands IV and V are currently heavily used by a wide range of services including DTT, mobile broadband, applications using white space devices, programme-making and special events, emergency services and local television.
The 700MHz band is already being used in the US for Long Term Evolution (LTE) services and similar plans are underway in Australia, New Zealand and in parts of Asia. In Europe, Africa and the Middle East, a resolution was passed at the 2012 World Radio Conference paving the way for a decision to enable the 700MHz band to be used for mobile broadband after the next World Radio Conference in 2015.
Ofcom stated that "The 700MHz band...represents the most attractive option for providing additional lower frequency spectrum. This is because there is now global momentum behind it being harmonised for mobile broadband".
Provided that the decision is reached in 2015 and dependent on there being no strong objections to Ofcom's proposals, the necessary international agreement for the 700MHz band to be used for mobile broadband could be in place by 2018. Ofcom believes that by that stage technological improvements may mean that DTT will need less of the 700MHz band and could even make use of the 600MHz band.
According to the consultation, Ofcom also thinks that by 2030 the DTT platform could be replaced by internet protocol television services, but this will be some time after the 700MHz band could be released for mobile broadband.
Ofcom hopes that mobile broadband will be able to make use of the 700MHz band earlier than 2030 because of future improvements in digital television compression and transmission technology that will make DTT use of spectrum more efficient, as well as by moving DTT services to the 600MHz band which is being released by digital switchover.
Ofcom requests responses to its consultation by 7 June 2012.
There is little doubt that aligning the UK's use of the 700 MHz spectrum with a significant number of other countries could create significant benefits for consumers and create more economies of scale for manufacturers of terminals that can be used for mobile broadband in the 700 MHz frequency range.
The difficulties associated with having different spectrum allocations for mobile data services in different countries is well demonstrated by the criticism Apple has received in relation to its marketing of the new iPad's 4G capabilities in the UK and a number of other countries. That device is designed for 4G data services on networks in the US and Canada that operate on the 700MHz frequency band. As outlined above, it is not currently anticipated that 4G networks will be rolled out in the UK using that frequency unless and until it is made available by Ofcom pursuant to the current consultation.
In spite of these apparent benefits, a significant part of Ofcom's proposal depends on:
- a suitable solution for the release of 600 MHz spectrum to a number of different stakeholders who either currently make use of the 700 MHz band or need access to low frequency spectrum for new applications (like white space devices); and
- the success of IPTV services as a substitute and potential replacement of digital terrestrial television in the long term.
Both of those outcomes remain uncertain, and Ofcom and the other relevant stakeholders will have a lot of work to do to achieve a satisfactory outcome.


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I am so beyond excited to be able to send Angel all those pages of letter xD I get to see him in 49 more days!!! I am in such a great fucking mood!!! Gonna be a GREAT day. I can feel it in my bones. Started the day off with some new music, then wrote to Angel some more and am now updating this while eating left over cheese bread from last night and drinking Dr. Pepper. Great breakfast, I know.
I'm on book 6 in the Loveless series. Had to have Ellie explain it to me last night after calming down. Angel's mom is finally starting to get better. She's been trying to concentrate on her three grandkids, 4 year old Arthur, 2 year old Bella and almost 1 year old Maddie. She offered to mail me Angel's shirt last night. I'm bound and determined to steal all his clothes ;D
Hmmm...My sister might have a job. Hopefully. If so, I deff volunteer to be on baby duty during the week. I love my little niecey-kins.
Talked to Brii off and on almost all day yesterday. It was nice :)
Well, that's all I can think of at the moment. I'll post more if I think to.
I got to send letters to my baby. It was a happy moment <3 Been editing photos of men to make them look like girls. Way tooo much fun with that. Even started taking requests >.>;
Well, time for sleep. I am exhausted.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Home is where ever I'm with you
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
And it all fades to back ground noise
Well, I've made it to day 6 of Angel being in bootcamp. I'm okay today. I keep having really sweet dreams of being here with me at night. It helps a lot. Been writing him pages of letters to send when I get his contact info. I still feel bad that I can't send them right now. I mean, I don't want him to think I forgot about him or the promise I made him. I really do love that man and I miss him so very much.
I've been doing a fair amount of reading the last few days. I've read completely through the first 3 books in Loveless and am about 30% through Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Other than that? The Sims.
I met up with Brii Brii yesterday. It was nice. A little awkward, but I think there's a chance we can work everything out.
Trying to help Alisa with family issues. Any one know of any really good lawyers at a decent price? Always good to have a little bit of back up. I'm not going to say too much yet other than a lawyer with experience in custody battles is preferred.
Well, I'm out for a little bit.
Angel was allowed to send his contriband stuff to his mom along with a letter. He made sure to tell her to tell me his contact info, graduation date, that he loves me and that he'll be sending me letters soon. I cried, a lot. Then called Ellie. Ellie makes life easier. 50 more days til I get to see Angel again <3 And, now, I can send him all the pages I've written :)
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I wanna wake up where you are
NOT PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!! Best news ever. :D That is one less thing in my life I have to stress over. Therefore, mom was right, I'm just stressing too hard and making myself sick. Grandma was wrong, thank gods.
More to come later...possibly. Off to play the sims.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
The Dead are rolling over
I woke up today in a good mood. Not really sure how long it's going to last but I'm going to roll with it. I feel better today, as in, I don't feel sick. I still don't know anything about potentially being pregnant, won't know for a few days. Keep your fingers crossed that I'm not. Hopefully, Angel will be able to send me a letter soon so I can send the ones I've been writing to him. I had a dream about him last night, one where he was curled up around me, whispering that he loves me. I think that's why I'm okay today. Because, that's the stuff he actually does do. It made me feel less alone. :') Happy tears. Only 7.5 more weeks to go.
Brii Brii(I don't know if I ever mentioned her on here or not...We used to be really good friends and then it all fell apart. I don't remember how...) sent me a messege on facebook. She wanted to know if there was anyway we could meet up and talk. See if we could work things out and try to be friends again. I told her I was willing to give it a try. Life is too short to sit around and wonder "what if". I'm only know beginning to figure that out.
I'm out for a bit, might be back on later.
My good mood didn't have the chance to last all that long. Angel's mom decided she was going to talk to me. I told her I was trying not to think about things, such as Angel being in bootcamp. I mean, I was doing okay. But she wanted to push the subject and now I feel like crying my eyes out. I'm just going to hide online from now on :/
Current music-Transatlanticism-Death Cab for Cutie
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
The harder things we learn
I've been feeling really off today/last night. It started as nausea, like really bad. I went to work, determined to press on. Then, the nausea stopped but my stomach still hurt. I though maybe I was just hungry, whipped up two scrambled eggs. Felt worse. Then the pain started. High on my stomach and back and ribs. My grandma thinks I might be pregnant. So, we went and got a couple of tests. I took one of two and it cam back negative. But, from what I've been reading, being on your period could make the test read wrong. And my grandma said the first three months she was pregnant with mom, she had a regular period and only went to the doctor because she was presenting symptons very much like mine. I am terrified. If I am, about 2 months in. I really hurt right now. I really hope I'm not. Not with Angel just starting bootcamp. This. Sucks.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
I scream my lungs out to try to get to you
Well, it's 7:37 AM. I never did get to hear back from Angel last night. Hopefully today? But I really don't know. I'm going to write my first letter to him today. I have no idea when I will be able to send it though.
All I need is his ship number and division number and I can send him letters every single day. <3
I am still a mess. I haven't cried yet, been up for about an hour. And, to top it all off, I have work the next two nights.
Can it please just be sunday already? Or better yet, August? Even better would be the end of December. Sigh.
It's going to be another long day.
9:07AM Still no word. Been crying for about an hour. I feel lonely...
10:13AM I've been playing the sims pretty much since my last little update. Talked to my buddy Declan for a bit. It helped. Talking helps. Talked to Angel's brother JoJo(FISHY) for a bit last night. Passed out around 7PM.
I've only had 1 can of pop and I didn't even finish it. Today's tea is Awake from Tazo. 4 spoons of sugar. I usually add milk but I'm low and saving it for tomato soup later. Also, too blah to walk to the gas station. I look like crap. No joke, hair's a mess, no makeup, still in my pajama's.
Current song is Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional.
Current mood is trying to be optimistic.
11:22AM New poem up on deviantart http://dieingtobleed.deviantart.com/#/d3ju5lh
12:48PM Started writing my first letter to Angel. Got emotional and had to stop. About to toss in some laundry and take a nap. I really do not want to go to work tonight. I hate my job. Still wondering when I'm going to get to hear from Angel so I know where to send the letters.
2:35PM I've survived the 24 hours mark. Going back to bed now.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
I look at my hands and feel sad
Well, Angel's flight was delayed last night. He's at the airport now, waiting to take off and get to bootcamp. I'm...I'm trying to be okay. Not doing too well on that front though.
I guess, I'll let you guys know when he gets to bootcamp and what not.
Well, it's 8:40 AM here in Toledo, OH. Angel just boarded the plane and said he'd call me when it landed. Until then? Watching Quest of Camelot until my brain melts. It is going to be one hell of a long day.
More to come later.
Quick update at 11:08 AM. Angel's plane has landed safely. Waiting for him to be able to call me. More to come when he makes it to boot camp.
It's 12:35 PM and my last text said "Goin to boot camp love you" Now, I wait for a 20 second phone call telling me where I'm sending my letters. I feel like everything's crashing in on me. It's going to be a long 8 weeks.
1:30 PM and I am a mess. Angel called me from the shuttle, letting me know he was on his way to the base. I was sobbing by the time he said goodbye. It was a minute long phone call. He said he'll call me when he can. He's still texting me and I'm crying, out of tissues and my chest hurts. I really hate this.
2:56PM Angel made it base about an hour ago. I would have posted this sooner but was crying too hard. Then made some food and picked at it. Waiting for the official "I'm here, have some contact info" call. Long day is long.
4:28PM It's been a little over 2 hours and no word. I'm so tired, I have a headache and I feel like I'm going to burst into tears at any moment. I'd go to sleep, but I don't want to miss that call or be so sleepy I don't remember what he says. Fuck. Today. Seriously.
5:53 PM still no word. I'm beginning to think they're not going to let him call. I'm calmer right now, drinking some tea that's supposed to help calm you down. Guess it's working. Listening to music, being tired and still having a headache. Probably won't sleep for shit. Le sigh.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Kind of a funny story
I have this horrible way of looking at things people do. I really, really do. Like yesterday. When Brittany text me saying she was in town and said she'd come visit me...I actually believed her. I saw that as a friend reaching out to me. All I wanted was a hug. That's it. One person to actually hug me. She said she'd come see me and I waited. She never showed. She stopped and seen Alisa, told Alisa she was headed to my house afterwards. No call. No text. No Brittany. So here I am, depressed as hell because my boyfriend is about to leave for bootcamp and what not and I won't be able to actually talk to him for 2 months, I'm depressed as hell, been crying all day, and my friend who said she'd come see can't even be bothered to show or even let me know she's not showing. Effectively making me feel like I'm not even worth a phone call, let alone a text or even a message on facebook. Glad to know I mean so much to some one. /sarcasm.
Alisa and I are still planning on going to the mall later, only sans baby. Her mom wants to spend some time with Z and Alisa just wants to spend time with me without having to take care of the baby. A few hour break from mommyness and socializing with me. We're going to be miserable together because she's having a bad day too.
I called and woke Angel up for the last time this morning. The last time until all this training is done and over with. I just want to cry. This is going to be so hard and seriously, I have no one in my life that really understands what I'm going through. Which, inevetibly, makes it harder.
He keeps telling me to try to be positive. That it's all going to be for the best and that we'll be together again soon. And that when he comes to get me, it'll be forever. And he's being so sweet and affectionate and it makes me cry and I feel awful for crying because it makes his voice crack and I know he's trying not to cry. He's trying to be strong for me. And me? I'm falling to pieces.
Posted by Sie at 10:14 AM 0 comments
Monday, June 20, 2011
And I'll send all my lovin' to you
Well, today's the day. He leaves this evening. MEPS tomorrow and then bootcamp the next day. I haven't slept in 23 hours, I've been crying off and on for 8. Gotta wake Angel up in an hour and a half. I'm also hiding online. I keep looking at facebook and chat and going offline when his mom signs on. She seems to think that the phrase "I'm trying not to think about it" means "keep pressing the subject". This, of course, made my cry. :/
It's going to be an emotional 2 months. I'm so depressed right now, my mother offered me a hug when she gets home. Text me and said she'd hug me. I can't even remember the last time I actually hugged her. Granted, that's mainly my fault. I'm not the most touchy person in the world. Never really have been. And, before you can make assumptions, I have never been physically abused in any manner, sexual or otherwise. I just don't like people being near me or touching me. Mom says I've always been like this, even when I was really little, I didn't even want her to hold me when I was sick. I kinda feel like maybe that hurt her. To have a child that doesn't even want you to hug them, let alone touch them at all.
Alisa and I are supposed to be going the mall tomorrow, taking Zoey for a little girl's day. I'm looking forward to that, cautiously optimistic.
I'm tired but can't sleep...This is going to be an off day of all sorts. :/
I'm gonna go for a bit. I'll probably update again tonight if the Sandman hasn't decided to bash me in the head to get me to sleep.
~A Sad Little Me
Posted by Sie at 9:58 AM 0 comments
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Remeber Love, Trust Always
Angel totally made my night. Originally, he wasn't going to take his phone to MEPS, but decided earlier that he was going to take it. Just so he'd be able to talk to me just that little bit more. Totally made me cry. I love him, so freaking much. It really means a lot to me that he decided to take his phone. He said he's just going to mail it to me so it's a shorter mail trip. He even sent me a little video of himself telling me how much he loves me. I am one hell of a lucky woman.
Posted by Sie at 11:49 PM 0 comments
And the time is slipping faster
First off, Happy Father's Day to all the real dads out there. This means the men that stepped up to actually take care of and raise a child, even if it was not thiers.
Second off, HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY BROTHER, DAVEY!!!!! <3
I'm not okay today. Tomorrow is the last day I actually get to talk to Angel for two months. I can't believe how fast this got here. I am so...scared/upset/not okay. Alisa is taking me out Tuesday. We're taking the baby to the mall to have a girl day. <3 She really is the best friend I could ever hope to have. Probably a lot more than I deserve.
Davey did alright last night. He finished 5th in his heat, made it to the A main and then the car lost power. But, he managed to pull it off to the side to avoid a collision.
I called Angel a little bit ago and he was with his buddy Travis. As soon as Travis realized it was me Angel was talking to (took him like 10 seconds) he asked "When are y'all getting married?" I laughed and told Angel to tell him "When ever the fuck we feel like it! :p" to which Travis replied "The sooner the better" and I said "I agree". Laughs all around. It's really reassuring to me to know that his friends think I'm good for him. Just as my friends think he's good for me.
Well, I'm off. I'm going to go and eat a bagel or something.
Posted by Sie at 1:39 PM 0 comments
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Singing Silence
Well, I'm currently between depressive states, trying to look on the bright side of things. I might be taking my sister's one cat from her mom's when I move. A beautiful, silver, long haired named Rori (AKA Rorzilla). I love her, she has the best fur. Long and fine so it's soft and doesn't matte.
Angel's phone is still off. Which really sucks when he leaves in less than a week for bootcamp. All I want is to be able to hear his voice and actually talk to him. :/
My little brother turns 16 on Sunday. I really wish he was still like...5. I honestly do not like the person he is becoming. He acts like dad did a couple years ago. And, quite honestly, it worries me.
My oldest niece turns 4 the day Angel leaves for bootcamp. My Boogaboo, Kady <3 She is such a cute little brat.
I've been almost in the mood to write again, poetry anyways. I'm probably going to be writing a lot over the next two months. Hopefully, something good will come out of it. If you would like, you can follow my writing and photography at www.dieingtobleed.deviantart.com
Well, I'm signing off of here for the time being. I'm going to go and make some food. Have a wonderful night/day
Posted by Sie at 11:13 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Under Those Stars
I've been going through a lot of thinking. Angel's phone is off again and he leaves in a week. 1 week left to hear his voice and now, I don't even have that. I feel like I'm waxing depressed again. Friends, such as Alisa, say that they'll hang out with me, yet it never happens. I feel almost as if I've been forgotton by most of my friends. And, at a point where I really need them to lean on. I feel hopeless.
I'm completely done with Angel's mom. I don't mind helping people until it starts to affect my own health. She had me so stressed I was having panic attacks again. That, to me, was all I needed to say enough. The sad thing is, I told her I was starting to have panic attacks from all the stress and it didn't stop her from pouring all of her drama out on me. I've got enough going on without dealing with her marriage troubles. {For those of you who don't know, the back story; She found out her hubby of 14 years had been having an affair, she threw him out, tried to off herself, wanted to work things out, he moved in with the other woman, she filed for divorce, he got emotionally abusive, she attacked him and got arrested. Her mom bailed her out of jail} I'm sorry, but when you're the PARENT you put your bullshit aside and not dump it on your kids or your son's girlfriend. That is what you have a therapist for. That is what you have friends your OWN AGE who know what you're going through for. Not your son's girlfriend who is already stressed about the man she loves going off to bootcamp and not being able to talk to him for 8 FUCKING WEEKS.
My sleep schedule is completely out of whack at the moment. I've been going to bed around noon and sleeping until 6-7 in the evening. Mainly, I play the sims. The sad thing is, I'm tired by like 3 am and just can't sleep.
I don't work saturday, and I am so excited for a night off. I'm going to see my brother race for his birthday. Can't believe the little asshole is going to be 16.
Well, I'm going to get off of here for a bit. I'll probably be posting on here a lot more once Angel leaves. :/
P.S. I deff want to see Mr. Popper's Penguins. <3
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I was reading hollywood gossips yesterday and saw photos of those damn slender young hollywoods wearing bikinis and got so tanned and all.
Jealous? Um not so much.
But it inspired me to work out.
When was the last time i work my ass out?
I can't even remember! So lazy.
And it's not good. NOT GOOD.
I'm not saying that i'm fat or anything. But it would be very nice if i could lose some weight and shape my lower body up, firm and tight! Right?
So yeah. I choose to jog every morning.
I hate running actually i really hate running. But i have no choice! If i pay bucks to the gym, it would be such a waste because i knew that i'll be too damn lazy to go there.
Jogging in other side, is cheap and actually the healthiest.
I mean, hello? In the gym you sweat like a pig but in a room with an AC? Doh.
And swimming? It's hella fun but you're stuck with chlorine, pee and saliva. Talk about EWW.
But when you jog around the park near your house in the morning, you can feel the breezy morning and the warm sunrise, very retro huh?
So um yeah. Jogging.
Everyday for 15-20 minutes.
Start from 6 am.
Equipments: a cute Nike, iPod.
Wish me luck! Oh!
x x
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Here is an outline of the expected structure of the course. While this is based on what happened in the past it is really only a guess about this year. The lab schedule is firm because we keep the labs in Physics 100 and Physics 200 in sync with each other because both courses share the same labs.
|Week: Dates
|1: 8/30
|1-D Kinematics
|TBA in class
|No Lab
|2: 9/2-9/5
|1-D Kinematics, Vectors
|3: 9/9-9/13
|2-D Kinematics
|4: 9/16-9/20
|Newton's Laws of Motion
|Projectile Motion
|5: 9/23-9/27
|Newton Contd. & Circular Motion
|Newton's 2nd Law
|6: 9/30-10/4
|Gravitation, Orbital Motion
|No Lab (Exam I)
|7: 10/7-10/11
|Work and Energy
|Energy Conservation
|8: 10/14-16
|Momentum and Fall Break
|No Lab (break)
|9: 10/21-10/24
|Centre of Mass, Rotational Motion
|Ballistic Pendulum
|10: 10/28-11/1
|Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis
|Rotational Motion
|11: 11/4-11/8
|Statics, Equilibrium, and Fluids
|12: 11/11-11/15
|Fluids, Pressure, and Flow
|Hidden Object
|13: 11/18-11/22
Vibrations and Waves
|No Lab (Exam II)
|14: 11/25-11/29
|Thanksgiving Break
|No Lab (break)
|15: 12/2-12/6
|Thermodynamics I: Temperature, Kinetics and Heat
|Standing Waves
|16: 12/9-12/13
|Thermodynamics II: Entropy and the second law
|Latent Heat
|Monday 12/16
Final Exam 7-10pm in the evening.


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I need some help to fix a form in netsuite. I want to be able to calculate a total weight for a certain field. For example: if i have an order for 10 products currently it only displays the weight for one product and not the full 10X the weight amount. Can someone help me?
Please be experienced in Netsuite. And after you complete the .js can you help me install it or install it on my client's software?


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Oh no! Poe is visible! At least his friends can interact with him.
Go vote for Tripp at Topwebcomics and see how Coco deals with her clothing issues from hulking out!
@The_Hankerchief - That would be the toughest for me. Free Tar Heel games is quite a perk!
@qazox - You don't know what you've got, til it's gone. A crappy 80's song but true nonetheless.
@Doc Savage - They'd probably just think it was some weirdo doing a put-on.
@Doc Savage - If I saw that guy on the street I wouldn't try to touch him. :)
@Chaos Master - Poe's got bigger things to worry about, as you'll see in the next few strips.
@Ultimate the Hedgehog - 1) I think it would
2) Not this time
3) They are just hanging out together. :)
@nobi wan kenobi - Sound logic.
@Freemage - Haha, if any gives out a noogie, it'll be Poe. :)
@gamekidg7 - Another promise, Oprah will never make an appearance in my strip.
@Ultimate the Hedgehog - I promise you get to see Coco working out again.
@waterpistolriot - She's very disciplined about core training.
@nobi wan kenobi - Perhaps we will. :)
This is an emergency that needs to be rectified as soon as possible. Those North Carolinians are amazing at basketball, dammit!
Crap, Poe's in DEEP SHIT now.
Y'know, it's going to be a lot easier to convince people Tripp is actually seeing Poe if everyone else can do it too, but this will provide positive proof of ghosts to the public. What will the consequences of that be? I wonder.
@ Spinester
A weirdo who can't be touched?
Looks like Poe may be feeling the reprocusions of his last lament soon.
1) poor poe. that would suck... i think.
2) i'm guessing coco is just getting back from a jog... mmmmmmmm~
3) why is she at tripp's house still?
You can tell Coco wasn't jogging, because if she had been you'd hear sirens in the background to rescue guys from all those crashed cars.
His new limits need to be tested, immediately. Quick, someone give Poe a noogie!
When the ghost of Poe is finally visible, you know who to call.....
@spinester: What?! D:
you bastard. thats the only reason i read this comic. loljk
it just occured to me that coco will have excrutiating backpain, not that far from now...
"She's very disciplined about core training."
Well, naturally we'd have to observe her exercise regimen closely to see if that is true.


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International Literary Festival Bookstan in Sarajevo
The second edition of the international literary festival Bookstan took place between July 4 and July 7 in Sarajevo. The organizers, the publishing house Buybook, prepared an extensive program with readings, talks, discussions, exhibitions and workshops. The focal topics this year were neighbourhood and fluid identities. The support of TRADUKI allowed authors Nellja Veremej (Germany/Russia), Tadej Golob and Goran Vojnović (Slovenia) as well as Rumena Bužarovska and Tihomir Jančovski (Macedonia) to perform in front of Sarajevo audience. Katja Stergar from Slovenian Book Agency JAK travelled to Split as the representative of TRADUKI to participate in the discussion "Small Languages, Policies of Translations ".


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Back for a second lash at everything comes You Stink and I Don't – Volume Two.
This time Ben 'Hutcho' Hutchings looks at cats, bands, love, mainstream comics, and other social issues of great importance. The depth and variety of art and humour show that Hutcho may possibly be Australia's answer to Robert Crumb ('cept not as grumpy). Volume Two collects issues six to ten, plus issue 9 1/2, and lots of extra strips.
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Major BVH hip problem
I have been struggling a long time with this, but I am stuck. I want to use the Carnegie BVH files, but the hip keeps causing problems. There is something wrong in the translation and rotation values. A walk file is the most obvious (in my case 02_01.bvh). It walks much faster as he should be and has shaking rotation. These are my findings:
If I import as new skeleton, it is fine. It I attach to existing skeleton it is always wrong.
Creating a NLA doesn't help.
I have tried various scaling (during and after import).
All other movements, besides hip, are correct.
The values of the keyframes between the imported skeleton and the attached BVH are the same.
I have used Victoria and the new skeleton from the imported BVH.
I have tried the hip and the non-hip-correction files.
If I import BVH in DS 3 and 4 it works fine. Besides the foot angle in DS3.
But when I export DS3 as BVH, I have the same problem (too much hip movement and rotation)
And when export from DS4 using Genesis, I have no hip movement at all and wrong rotation.
The thing is, I don't understand where it goes wrong. The hip values in the original skeleton and after connecting it to a skeleton are exactly the same. If I select for instance both X movements from the hip in Graph Editor, they match exactly.
So I am wondering, is it even possible to use the Carnegie BVH files in Carrara without the hip problems. I could correct the hip problems manual for a walk cycle, but for the other kind of files, it would be very complicated.
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BVHs are a hit and miss thing. Some work great some don't work at all. I never know what to expect from a BVH so if it works fine I keep it, if it doesn't I toss it.
You might try this to see if it can be fixed with it http://davedub.co.uk/bvhacker/
For me they all miss. At least the large Carnegie files. Some have some glitches which causes spastic movements, but those can often be fixed. But there is somehow a main problem with the hip. The BVH is fine (also in BVhacker) and in DS they are fine most of the time. But somehow Carrara does something weird with the hip movement and rotation. It looks these are all exaggerated.
Try this. Import Victoria in Carrara. Import a walk and connect to Victoria. Import the same BVH again at the same scale at the same time, but this time as new skeleton. Put them next to each other, if this is not the case. Let them walk. Victoria walks at least twice as fast with the same steps and she shakes.
they all work better in Daz studio and saved as a pz2 using the Poser format exporter to bring into Carrara.
Get back on this tomorrow Wendy. It was a long animation day. Not familiar with DS anymore. Took me a while to figure out how to export as pz2. Downloaded the plugin, but it is not here where it should be.
Got the first part solved. I can now export pz2 from DS. But how to import into Carrara. DS only exports pz2 and Carrara only imports pz3.
Why does this has to be so complicated? DS and Carrara are from the same family.
Kevin Sanderson Posts: 1,290Pjotter said:Got the first part solved. I can now export pz2 from DS. But how to import into Carrara. DS only exports pz2 and Carrara only imports pz3.
Why does this has to be so complicated? DS and Carrara are from the same family.
If they had been developed together, but Carrara was developed by other companies not DAZ. Studio is DAZ's baby. Probably has something to do with legacy code and one of the big reasons DAZ is trying to get their new format to work so you will be able to move things between Studio and Carrara.
But I was under the impression you could import pz2. I'm at work and can't check right now. Wendy does this import/export stuff all the time so she should know.Post edited by Kevin Sanderson on
I know, Wendy knows. I have a plugin to export pz2 from DS. I have a plugin for export pz2 from Carrara. And I can import pz3 in Carrara. That's it, as far as I know.
just stick the pz2 files in your library under content/runtime/libraries/pose or for a non-Genesis figure above the scene tree under general is an import pose option, this option does not come up in C8,5 for Genesis, is also in other Carrara versions, in fact my only pose import option when I used C5pro so used to using it.Untitled.jpg303 x 457 - 39KPost edited by Wendy_Carrara on
I have tried it. The animation is not transfered. Thanks for helping me out Wendy. But I give up.
does the pz2 work in Daz studio?
if not, then maybe you have not saved the animated range in Daz studio.
I import pz2 files this way all the time, esp from Mimic pro as Carrara mimic plugin will not recognize SAPI4 TTS voices so ot definately works which leaves the pz2 file itself as thelikely problem.
Tried a different approach. I don't like complicated processes. So, just bought Animate2 and the first Aniblock looks fine. And with Animate2 I have more edit options. But thanks for the help. With buying also keyMate (don't need it), Animate2 is 50% off according to todays mail.Post edited by Pjotter on


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NCEER-95-0005 | 3/2/1995 | 132 pages
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Keywords: Buried Pipelines, Natural Gas Pipelines, Corrosion Leakage, Repair, Replacement, Southern California Gas Company, Risk Assessment, Infrastructure Issues, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Earthquake Engineering.
Abstract: This report presents a methodology which a utility can use to fold mitigation for seismic hazards into its ongoing repair and replacement program. The methodology was developed specifically for buried pipeline components within the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) system. Both transmission and distribution pipeline systems are considered; however, suggested procedures differ, due in part to the importance and relative lack of redundancy (i.e, interconnectedness) for transmission pipe. In the past, the SoCalGas repair and replacement program focused on corrosion damage. The new methodology incorporates potential seismic damage as characterized by areas of potential ground failure. As part of this effort, a new procedure for estimating corrosion leakage rates in "data-poor" areas is proposed.


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Pročitajte šaljiv članak na Wiredu, vezano za Skyrim. Evo zaključka:
While the link between Skyrim and a faltering economy are clear, the solution is equally simple. I call upon Congress, who don't seem to be doing much these days anyway, to immediately pass legislation to prevent Bethesda from making any more games.
By eliminating video games with hundreds of hours of gameplay, gorgeous, stop-you-in-your-tracks landscapes, and deep and enjoyable gameplay, we can all return to being productive and contributing citizens. Bethesda has long carried a reputation for creating such games with deep stories and compelling characters. Gamers are helpless when expected to turn their backs to such products. If we put a stop to this destructive practice, only then can the United States rebound from this sagging economy and return to economic greatness.
Please join me in calling your Representative and Senator and demanding Bethesda be stopped from making games like Skyrim. Do your part – we're all counting on you.


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WS2811 lights
WS2811 represents a wide variety of low-cost LED lights where each bulb can be individually controlled. There are many different kinds of lights that "speak" the WS2811 language, from ribbons where bulbs are tiny squares attached along a strip, to bullet-style lights as shown below, to flood lights. There are variations of the WS2811 language (a.k.a. "protocol"), including WS2812 and WS2812B. I use the WS2811 bullet-style lights for my "mega tree".
These lights are easy to work with. There are only three wires involved: 5V power, data, and ground. You can shorten a string by simply cutting it or add more bulbs by soldering strings together.
While there are commercial controllers available that allow WS2811 lights to work with xLights, it is possible to use a low-cost Arduino to control them. Each Arduino can drive up to eight strings of 50-bulb WS2811 lights. That is enough to support my mega tree that uses 400 bulbs.
RGB lights
Another style of lights are called "RGB". While each light on a WS2811 string can be individually controlled, RGB lights are much simpler in that the entire string changes to the same color. WS2811 lights use a digital protocol to control them; only a single wire is needed. RGB lights, however, are analog in nature. They use four wires, three for controlling the strings' color and the fourth is ground. To change the string's color, you apply ground (GND) to some of the three wires. This means you can only choose from seven colors on an RGB string, whereas the digital WS2811 lights can be thousands of colors. And finally, connecting RGB lights to an Arduino is complicated as relays are needed for the Arduino to switch GND on and off to each of the three wires.
One controller for both
One Arduino can control up to eight strings of WS2811 lights (50-bulb strings) and eight strings of "dumb" RGB lights. I use this controller to drive the 8-string "mega tree" and also three smaller trees that use two strings of RGB lights each. A network board is connected to the Arduino, allowing it to communicate with xLights.


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There's more than one reason why the Jungle of Dread earns it's name.
The obvious reasons are that it's hard and you'd need a strong Shadow Trap.
Then there's all the different Havarti cheese you'd need to make and bring there.
And of course, the choosy mice won't necessarily drop the piece of the Ancient Box Trap just because you caught them.
To help things on a little, I've included the trap recipe with a cheat sheet mapping to the Dread Mouse and the relevant Havarti Cheese. Hope this helps you - I was hunting with the wrong cheese at a few stages.
After you have gotten this trap, you're now strong enough to go to the Acolyte Realms to hunt down the Acolyte Mouse.
1 x Ancient Box Trap Blueprints - See The ABT Blueprints Pieces
1 x Ancient Relic Staff - Jurassic mouse / Creamy Havarti
1 x Encrusted Metal of Time - Magma Carrier mouse / Spicy Havarti
1 x Engraved Solid Stone Slab - Stonework Warrior / Magical Havarti
1 x Ethereal Rope - Primal mouse / Sweet Havarti
1 x Hinge of Eternity - Fetid Swamp mouse / Crunchy Havarti
1 x Timeless Mystic Gem - Chitinous mouse / Pungent Havarti
4,300 power
Power Type: Forgotten
Power Bonus: 10%
Attraction Bonus: n/a
Luck: 4
Cheese Effect: No Effect
A trap design that has long withstood the test of time. The parts of this trap emit a powerful glow capable of mesmerizing power-hungry, greedy mice. The heavy stone box teeters precariously upon the Ancient Relic Staff awaiting a mouse to pull the Ethereal Rope and cause the box to slam shut and magically fuse with the base. It is only this simple, long-forgotten trap that is capable of defeating the powerful Acolyte mouse.
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The Biggest Loser Kicking Off Early On Jan 19
The Biggest Loser is going to be an early starter trying to get a head start in the ratings race starting a good few weeks before the official TV season commences.
It is a smart move particularly if they keep to a weekday timeslot of 7pm.
The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia will start Sunday January 19 at 6.30pm.
The show this year is about helping one of Australia's fattest towns, Ararat. Rumour has it there is a very good cake shop there – seriously.
Fourteen of the townsfolk will be taken to The Biggest Loser house but there are also programs in place for the entire town. It could be interesting. I presume there is prize money up for grabs for the fourteen heading to the house and into the official competiton.
The Biggest Loser: Challenge Australia starts Sunday January 19 at 6.30pm on TEN
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- 1 brain dead dave { 01.08.14 at 4:36 pm }
Instead of humiliating individuals as per usual, the producers will first target an entire town this year. The good people of Ararat deserve better.
Onwards and upwards, $hine. Next year Australia's most obese State should be targeted.
Wonder if Commando will be able to keep his fat under control this year?
- 2 Techhater { 01.08.14 at 4:57 pm }
It's funny that Desi has never watched TBL but has expressed an interest in this one. So hopefully we may watch it.
He's also asked me to find out if Michelle Bridges and Commando are back together. He thought he'd read it somewhere. Can anyone confirm or deny?????
Off topic again Dennis Rodman arrived in Nth Korea today. Apparently he'll be hosting a basketball reality show a bit like the ones that were about soccer and boxing. With the winner gaining a spot in a high profile team.
- 3 Littlepetal { 01.08.14 at 5:47 pm }
Latest update is Michelle and Commando are back together. TH, your Desi is very up to date with the celebrity news.
- 4 Georgie { 01.08.14 at 5:50 pm }
Ararat – I hereby dub thee Arafat, yessir!
- 5 Techhater { 01.08.14 at 6:24 pm }
LP He does manage to astonish me at times.
- 6 brain dead dave { 01.08.14 at 8:07 pm }
Commando and Michelle. Don't bother knockin' if the Hummer's rockin'.
- 7 Alicia { 01.08.14 at 10:56 pm }
Cake shop is going out of business.
- 8 Carol (without the e) { 01.09.14 at 11:37 am }
Dennis Rodman better not put a foot wrong over there or he might be literally fed to the dogs!!!
- 9 brain dead dave { 01.09.14 at 11:44 am }
How come the Ararat cake shop's going out of business?
Can't keep up with the demand ,I guess.
Too many break and enters? Can't get insurance?
- 10 Ali { 01.11.14 at 2:57 pm }
"Weight 900,000 kg"
When they assessed the size of the three trainers combined egos, this is the answer they got


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Dehradun: `Save Ganga` activist Swami Poornanand Saraswati was Saturday arrested in Haridwar after district authorities failed to persuade him to end his fast to protest quarrying and stone crushing in the ecologically sensitive areas along the river.
Saraswati was arrested as he refused to end his fast despite his deteriorating health, Haridwar District Magistrate Sachin Kurve said.
"We had taken medical opinion on his health and doctors had advised him to end his fast immediately," he said.
Saraswati has been taken to a local court and further action will depend on its directions, he said.
The activist had been on a fast unto death since December 10 at Haridwar`s Matrisadan Ashram to protest resumption of quarrying and stone crushing in the ecologically sensitive areas along the river in alleged violation of the Ministry of Environment and Forest norms.
"As he declined to break his fast till the government withdraws its December 1 order allowing resumption of these activities despite repeated pleas by us, we had no choice but to arrest him," Kurve said.
A team of officials led by Haridwar SDM Arvind Pandey Singh had made an infructuous attempt to persuade Sarawati to end his fast yesterday.
Saraswati had shut himself in a room on Thursday to foil any attempt by officials to forcibly shift him to a hospital.


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Welcome bach, David Juritz. This classical musician can add another string to his already well-tuned bow – as an ace fund-raiser. He has spent the last 4½ months fiddling his way around the world, not only to cover the costs of his 50 city, 24 country tour, but also to raise an impressive £24,000.00 for is charity, Musequality, which helps finance music education for children in poverty-stricken Columbia and aids-stricken Uganda. It has been shown that early training in music can considerably raise the game for deprived children, and the healing power of music has never been disputed.
Juritz is normally to be found gracing concert halls in his role as concertmaster of London's Mozart Players, but swapped the stage for the streets and ended up performing outside many of the world's greatest venues for a change. He claims to have played his violin from 6am 'til midnight many days – if you add that and the sheer bloody weight of all that loose change, he must be one tired traveller.
Londonist loves buskers – even bad ones can raise a smile, and talented ones have it within their power to soothe troubled brows, stop arguments, take us out of ourselves and give us a moment of thrilling respite mid-journey, mid-afternoon, mid-week, mid-winter. London could really do with one for every street corner. So perhaps next time our voyaging violinist sets off, perhaps he should send us a few exotic buskers back in place of postcards.
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Each member has one vote at the General Assembly Meeting.
The management board
The Management Board currently consists of President, Vice-President and members.
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The Honorary President
Each time British Ambassador to Slovenia is also the Honorary President of the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
The honorary Vice-president
Former CEO of BSCC, Mr Kevin Morrison has accepted to become the Honorary Vice-President of the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
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Journal page finished today
Back in the Studio- Being tired, I crawled back into bed around 10:30 this morning and finished the above page. Art in bed on a cold, overcast day is tops! The lyrics are to a song Jason wrote and most of the artwork was something I'd started a couple years ago at the same time he wrote the song. Both tap into what was going on for us at that time. I covered the page with tracing paper today, and wrote the lyrics to his song on it. You can see the page, but it's muted, kind of like memory. All the scribbles and notes are blurry.We're at new beginnings right now, so this was my way of recording and finishing up the last phase of our lives.
How I felt- Bittersweet memories, they were some tough times, and overall I have respect and love for that chapter of our lives. So in a word? Closure.


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The first day (or the remaining 1/2 day after the journey) we took the big bus tour and visited the Heroes' Square (Hősök tere). The square has statues of seven leaders that led the Magyar tribes of the Hungarians. In the center is a tall column and on top of it is the statue of Archangel Gabriel, who holds the Hungarian Crown and the apostolic double cross in his hands. These statues are massive, and so tall. It is such a marvel and I wonder how they built them.
At night, T and I went for a walk around the Budapest city and walked with our tripod all the way to the Budapest parliament to get some night shots. The rain made the walk a little cold and unpleasant, but we stopped by for a vending machine coffee at a train station on the way, and I think that was one of the best hot coffees I had in the trip!
The day wasn't done until we visited the Parliament building again. We did the night cruise on Danube river and were awed by the closer view of the magnificant structure.
The next day, we checked out of the Airbnb apartment but we left our luggage there as our next journey wasn't until the evening. We walked up till Market hall and I did some souvenir shopping. This place had so many cute knick knacks that I had to absolutely buy. Wooden spoons, pencils with Hungarian Dolls carved, embroidered tea cup coasters, wooden tops, candle holders, Danube river shoe shaped pot, ceramic vases - all the essentials were bought!
Also since we had time to kill, and I could not take my mind off the the vase that Megs spotted the first day, T and Megs walked with me all the way back to that shop just so that I can pick up the vases (actually really old Palinka case). I thought that was a big score, and it was so amazing of T and Megs to come with me with so much patience!!!
Since we still had some time to kill till before our train departure, our airbnb host recommended that we spend some time visiting the ruin pubs of Budapest. I think that was the best recommendation and it was such a fun way to end the Budapest trip. These pubs are located in the buildings that were abandoned after WWII, they have very retro 70s decor, lots of plants, good music and very chilled out people! It was the perfect way to cherish the memories made on the trip and bid farewell to the city.
And finally, it was time to catch our over-night train ride to Munich! Coming up in the next travel blog post....


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Ansible is an award-winning British fanzine published by author and fanwriter Dave Langford, taking its title from a communications device featured in Ursula K LeGuin's 1966 science fiction novel Rocannon's World. Langford is quoted as having likened it to the British satirical magazine Private Eye.
The first series (50 issues) ran from August 1979 (distributed at the third UK world sf convention) until August/September 1987 (coinciding with the fourth UK world sf convention); it was relaunched in October 1991 (resuming the original numbering) and currently appears monthly, often on the first day of the month (issue #266 was published in September 2009). Although a limited quantity of hardcopies are distributed, most readers use the online version.
Contributing writers included Jim Barker, Pamela Boal, Sandy Brown, Malcolm Edwards, Chris Evans, Colin Fine, Abigail Frost, Dave Garnett, Steve Green, Judith Hanna (Fuck The Tories), Rob Hansen (Chuch), Steev Higgins, Bob Jewett, Roz Kaveney, Chris Morgan, Joseph Nicholas, Rog Peyton, Christopher Priest, Geoff Ryman, Bob Shaw (Get Fokt), Kevin Smith, Brian Stableford, Andrew Stephenson, Ian Watson, D. West, and Martin Morse Wooster.
Contributing artists have included Chris Atkinson, Jim Barker, Simon Bostock, Kev Clarke, Malcolm Edwards, Ken Fletcher, Brad W. Foster, Alexis Gilliland, Rob Hansen (Chuch), Jon Langford, Pete Lyon, Stu Shiffman, Dan Steffan (Boonfark), Steve Stiles, ATom (The ATom Anthology), Taral Wayne (DNQ), Margaret Welbank, and D. West, among others.
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'Defender of Sharia': Ayaan Hirsi Ali Slams Women's March Organizer
On "The First 100 Days" tonight, women's rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali reacted to a recently resurfaced tweet written by an organizer for last month's Women's March, which disparaged Ali and another activist.
Linda Sarsour, of the Arab American Association of New York, tweeted in 2011 that Ali and Brigitte Gabriel should be assaulted and that she wished she could remove their private parts because they "don't deserve to be women."
Ali, a victim of genital mutilation while living in Somalia, blasted Sarsour as a "fake feminist" who is not interested in universal human rights.
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"She is a defender of Sharia law," Ali said, "No principle degrades and dehumanizes women more than Sharia law."
Ali said Sarsour hates her and Gabriel because they speak out against Sharia.
She suggested that instead of protesting in Washington, Sarsour should have organized a march for Yazidi women kidnapped by ISIS, "mass rape" incidents in Europe, or Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for "blasphemy."
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|perfect high tea at the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
I never leave myself enough time to make oatmeal in the mornings, going instead for cold milk and cereal (loving Oatbrits right now), or vegemite and avocado spread on multigrain toast. But whenever I make a hearty oatmeal for a quick weekend lunch or dinner, I always save some for breakfast the next morning--then kick myself for not making it my first meal of the day more often. This almond-honey-pear-spiced oatmeal, made with water, a little coconut milk, and served with an additional dash of coconut milk, is truly delicious, and gluten-free, diary-free, and (almost) vegan (use rice bran syrup in place of honey for vegan). It tastes just like Autumn, and fills you up good.
|apples or pears, spices, raisins and currants, almonds, and honey
Make sure to prepare the oatmeal with water first, adding the coconut milk only at the end so that it doesn't heat too much and make the oatmeal super-sticky. I prepared mine with an electric stovetop, if you're cooking with gas use a medium gas heat and watch the mixture carefully.
|autumn in a bowl: almond honey pear spiced oatmeal with coconut milk
The pictures show a batch made with diced apples because my pears weren't quite ripe enough, but pears are my favorite addition for their soft texture. I used a combination of raisins and currants, but any dried fruit will do (cranberries, chopped dried apricots, etc, just make sure they're preservative free). For another Autumn-inspired version, add a couple tablespoons of baked and mashed pumpkin or sweet potato. Serve with an extra dash of coconut milk and a little drizzle of honey.
Almond Honey Pear Spiced Oatmeal
two lady-like servings, or one man-sized serving
1/2 cup rolled oats (make sure they're gluten-free if cooking g-f)
1 cup water
half a peeled pear (or apple)
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup raisins and/or currants
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
good dash of ground ginger
dash of allspice
little pinch of nutmeg
pink of freshly ground sea salt
1/4 cup coconut milk, divided (can use regular or light coconut milk)
1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste (plus another drizzle to serve)
Please the oats and the water in a small saucepan, turn the heat to medium-high. Dice the pear and coursely chop the almonds. Add the pear, almonds, raisins/currants, and spices (including salt) to the oatmeal.
Heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep an eye on the mixture, and as soon as it starts to bubble turn the heat down to low. Add most of the coconut milk, reserving about a tablespoon. Stir for another minute, then remove from the heat. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste.
Serve hot, with the remaining coconut milk and a little additional honey drizzled on top.


text: Third Country Regulatory Matrix - Hong Kong Publication | May 2014 Who are the regulators? What is the primary domestic legislation governing the regulatory regime? Is the regulatory regime principles-based or rules-based? What is the scope of regulation i.e. what activities are covered by the regulatory regime? What is the most common form of business vehicle used by offshore groups wishing to conduct regulatory business in your jurisdiction? Must a local corporate entity be established? Are there any restrictions on who may be a controller / shareholder (direct or indirect) of a locally regulated entity? Briefly describe the regulator(s) key registration / authorisation requirements? What filing fees must be paid to the regulator(s)? How long does it take to get registered / authorised by the regulator? What are the principal regulatory documents required? From a regulatory perspective are there minimum onshore personnel requirements? Are any approvals required for off shore management / directors / shareholders and if so at what threshold of ownership? Are there any exchange control or currency regulations? What capital requirements must be satisfied? Briefly describe some of the key ongoing regulatory obligations? What are the key regulatory reporting requirements? Will authorisation allow a locally regulated business to distribute financial products in other jurisdictions? Is e-commerce (i.e. electronic signatures and distance selling) regulated? Who are the regulators? BankThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) regulates the banking industry in Hong Kong. More information on the HKMA.It should also be noted that institutions authorised by the HKMA (AIs) as fully licensed banks, restricted licence banks, or deposit-taking companies, in respect of banking activities which carry on regulated activities in the securities industry (or hold themselves out as doing so) must be registered by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). In such a case, the primary regulator will be the HKMA as the frontline supervisor and otherwise the AI will be jointly regulated by the SFC and HKMA.1Asset managerThe SFC regulates the securities and futures industry in Hong Kong, and in particular persons who carry on a business in and from Hong Kong in a "regulated activity", of which there are currently 10 (and likely from 2015 two more introduced-relating to OTC derivatives) including an asset management regulated activity (Type 9). More information on the SFC.Broker dealerPlease see the answer above in relation to an Asset manager. However, a broker dealer's activity will constitute the regulated activity of "dealing in securities" (Type 1). What is the primary domestic legislation governing the regulatory regime? BankThe main legislation governing the banking regulatory regime is the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155 of the laws of Hong Kong) (BO). AIs are also expected to adhere to guidelines, guidance notes and supervisory policy manuals published by the HKMA. These documents are available on the HKMA website.AIs may also be required to comply with the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the laws of Hong Kong) (SFO) and its subsidiary legislation if they carry out regulated activities in and from Hong Kong.Asset managerThe SFO and its subsidiary legislation set out the regulatory and compliance requirements where certain regulated activities are carried out as a business in Hong Kong. Corporations and individuals licensed by the SFC are also expected to comply with guidelines, handbooks, codes and frequently asked questions published by the SFC. These documents are available on the SFC website.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. Is the regulatory regime principles-based or rules-based? BankThe regulatory regime is principles-based.Asset managerThe regulatory regime is principles-based.Broker dealerThe regulatory regime is principles-based.1.The co-operation between the HKMA and SFC in supervising regulated activities of AIs is underpinned by a memorandum of understanding, which sets out the operational details in relation to their roles and responsibilities, which can be found at: http://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-functions/banking-stability/banking-policy-and-supervision/HKMA-SFC_MoU_eng.pdf What is the scope of regulation i.e. what activities are covered by the regulatory regime? BankUnder sections 11 and 12 of the BO, a company which carries on, or proposes to carry on banking business or deposit-taking in Hong Kong, respectively, must be licensed as an AI. There are three types of AIs, namely: licensed bank, restricted licence bank and deposit-taking company.For these purposes "banking business" is defined in section 2 of the BO as the business of receiving money from the public on current, deposit, savings or similar account, and/or paying or collecting cheques. A breach of section 11 or 12 of the BO may be a criminal offence for any person that breaches it and, if it is a company, every director and manager may also be liable. Breach is punishable on summary conviction by a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months, and on conviction on indictment, by a maximum term of 5 years and/or a fine.It is worth noting that under the BO, there are restrictions on the use of the word "bank" as well as on certain advertisements, invitations or documents in relation to taking deposits from the public. The Financial Secretary and the HKMA are empowered to grant various exemptions from the regulatory requirements.Asset managerUnder section 114 of the SFO, a person carrying on the business of a regulated activity in Hong Kong (or that holds himself out as doing so) must be licensed by the SFC as a licensed corporation or a registered institution (where it is an AI). Part 1 of Schedule 5 of the SFO sets out the regulated activities2 which includes asset management, dealing in securities and advising on securities. A contravention of section 114 of the SFO, without reasonable excuse, may be a criminal offence and is punishable on summary conviction by imprisonment for up to 2 years and a fine, and on indictment by a maximum term of imprisonment of 7 years and a fine.For each regulated activity, there are a number of exemptions, which if applicable, will mean that the person will not require a licence to carry out the relevant activity in Hong Kong. The SFC may also grant licences subject to certain conditions, such as not holding client money, or that the licence-holder may only carry on the regulated activity in respect of "professional investors" as defined under the SFO and subsidiary legislation.In addition, any individual performing functions relating to a regulated activity of a licensed corporation must be licensed by the SFC as a "licensed representative" accredited to the particular licensed corporation or corporate applicant. Generally, licensed representatives are required to be fit and proper, and competent in three basic elements: academic qualification, industry qualification and regulatory knowledge. Fitness and probity is considered in respect of their: financial status;relevant education, qualifications and experience;competence, honesty and fairness; andreputation, character, reliability and financial integrity.Competence in the necessary elements can be demonstrated by passing:English or Chinese and Mathematics in the Hong Kong Certificate in Education Examination (or equivalent);a "recognised industry qualification"; anda "local regulatory framework paper", respectively, although there are exemptions and alternative means of compensating where particular elements might be lacking.Similarly, staff of AIs engaging in securities business and/or other regulated activities must be registered with the HKMA as a "relevant individual". Relevant individuals must be fit and proper and meet the same competence requirements as licensed representatives.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above.2. There are currently ten (soon to be 12) regulated activities under the SFO: dealing in securities (Type 1); dealing in futures contracts (Type 2); leveraged foreign exchange trading (Type 3); advising on securities (Type 4); advising on futures contracts (Type 5); advising on corporate finance (Type 6); providing automated trading services (Type 7); securities margin financing (Type 8); asset management (Type 9); and providing credit rating services (Type 10). It should be noted that AIs do not require registration with the SFC for leveraged foreign exchange trading and securities margin financing as these regulated activities are part of conventional banking business. What is the most common form of business vehicle used by offshore groups wishing to conduct regulatory business in your jurisdiction? BankCompany limited by shares.Asset managerCompany limited by shares.Broker dealerCompany limited by shares. Must a local corporate entity be established? BankBanks incorporated overseas may establish a branch in Hong Kong where a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the banking regulator of that country and the HKMA. In the absence of such an agreement, a Hong Kong incorporated company which is a subsidiary of the overseas bank should be established.Where a representative office (as opposed to an AI) is set up, no local corporate entity is required to be established.Asset managerA person (other than a branch of an overseas-incorporated AI) wishing to carry on business in or from Hong Kong in a regulated activity will need to establish a Hong Kong subsidiary of another group company to carry on business in Hong Kong. This is not a legal requirement but imposed by current SFC policy.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. Are there any restrictions on who may be a controller / shareholder (direct or indirect) of a locally regulated entity? BankThe HKMA must approve each controller of an AI incorporated in Hong Kong and be satisfied that it knows the identity of each of its controllers. "Controller" includes individuals who, alone or with an associate, control over 50 per cent (majority shareholder controller) or between 10-49 per cent (minority shareholder controller) of the voting rights of the Al or its (in)direct parent. Additionally, individuals in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of the institution (or of another company of which it is a subsidiary) are accustomed to act are also considered controllers.It should be noted that it is generally the HKMA's policy that a person that intends to hold 50 per cent or more of the share capital of an AI incorporated in Hong Kong should be a well established bank or other supervised financial institution of good standing in the financial community with appropriate experience.Controllers should submit clear and detailed indications of their intentions or plans for the AI so that the suitability of those plans and the capacity of the controller to fulfil them can be considered. Furthermore, they should submit a letter of comfort to the HKMA.Asset managerThe SFC must approve a person (including a corporation) of a licensed corporation who proposes to become or to continue to be a "substantial shareholder". Generally, a person (together with any associate) with at least a 10 per cent interest (or voting power) of the licensed corporation, or with at least a 35 per cent interest (or voting power) in another corporation which has at least 10 per cent voting power of the licensed corporation, will be considered a substantial shareholder.The SFC must be satisfied such substantial shareholders are "fit and proper". The relevant considerations taken into account include their financial integrity, reputation, character and reliability.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. Briefly describe the regulator(s) key registration / authorisation requirements? BankThe BO sets out the minimum requirements that institutions must meet and continue to meet to be authorised as an AI. These include adequate: systems of control; accounting systems; personnel; and controllers, as well as adequate supervision and reciprocity if incorporated overseas. Of particular relevance to a bank will be the requirement that it can demonstrate that it has sufficient: capital; customer deposits; and financial resources and adequate provisions, liquidity and control over large exposures.The HKMA must also be satisfied with the manner in which the business is to be conducted. In particular, the company should demonstrate that it has, and will continue to maintain, integrity, prudence, the appropriate degree of professional competence and a manner which is not (or likely to be) detrimental to the interests of depositors or potential depositors.For institutions incorporated in Hong Kong, there are also disclosure requirements in relation to the state of its affairs and sections of its annual report. Where the institution is incorporated outside Hong Kong but of considerable size, adequate financial disclosure will also be expected although this is not a statutory requirement.For AIs applying to be registered with the SFC to conduct a regulated activity, at least two relevant individuals must be approved by the HKMA as "executive officers" who will be directly supervising the conduct of each regulated activity. Executive officers are expected to meet the same competence requirements as ROs (see the Asset manager answer below).Asset managerThe SFO together with subsidiary legislation sets out the minimum requirements to become and remain a licensed corporation. The key requirements include minimum capital requirements (depending on the type of regulated activity) and at least two individuals approved as Responsible Officers (ROs) to supervise each regulated activity.ROs must demonstrate the appropriate ability, skills, knowledge and experience to properly manage and supervise the company's business of the relevant regulated activity. In particular, ROs must demonstrate competency in four key areas, namely: academic/industry qualification; industry experience; management experience; and regulatory knowledge. Accordingly, in addition to passing a recognised industry qualification and a local regulatory framework paper, ROs must have at least three years in the relevant industry over the last six years immediately prior to the application and have a minimum of two years' proven management skill and experience.Before granting a licence, the SFC must be satisfied that licensed individuals, directors and substantial shareholders of the applicant are fit and proper. The SFC will consider, inter alia, their: financial integrity; reputation; character; and reliability. Additionally, applicants must be competent and demonstrate that they have a proper business structure, good internal control systems and qualified personnel.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. What filing fees must be paid to the regulator(s)? BankAn application fee is payable to the HKMA and this must be paid within 14 days of the institution becoming authorised. For licensed banks the fee is HK$474,340, for restricted licence banks the fee is HK$384,270, and for deposit-taking companies the fee is HK$113,020.For fees in respect of an A1 applying to conduct a regulated activity see the Asset manager answer below.Asset managerThe application fee payable by an applicant to be licensed as a licensed corporation is HK$4,740. The application fee for individuals that request to be licensed as an RO is HK$4,740, and the fee for those who are to be licensed as a licensed representative is HK$1,7903. With regard to substantial shareholder applicants, the fee is HK$3,000. These figures are on a per regulated activity basis.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. How long does it take to get registered / authorised by the regulator? BankExperience has shown that the authorisation application processing time can take approximately 6-12 months for a locally incorporated AI and 6 months for a branch of an overseas bank. Ultimately, however, the processing time will depend on the characteristics of each application. Discussion should be initiated with the HKMA ideally as soon as an application is contemplated with relative certainty and in any case before the application is actually submitted. The HKMA actively encourages this.Asset managerThe SFC states that the application process should usually take approximately:15 weeks (for a corporate application);10 weeks (for an RO application); and8 weeks (for a licensed representative application). In our experience the process may be longer or indeed shorter.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. However, it is likely to take longer for a broker dealer with no restrictive conditions.3. If the individual applicant is already a licensed representative in respect of the regulated activity concerned, the amount is HK$2,950. What are the principal regulatory documents required? BankTo become authorised by the HKMA, an institution should submit a cover letter together with supporting documents. The HKMA provides detailed information on application documents required in its Guide to Authorization.Broadly, the required supporting documents include: a business plan; financial projections; organisation charts; board resolutions;articles of association; audited annual reports; details on internal control systems; questionnaires on the prospective chief executive; and information on controllers. Additional documents will be required depending on the type of applicant - whether the application is for a branch authorisation by a bank incorporated outside Hong Kong or authorisation of a locally incorporated institution. For example, branch authorisation applications will require letters from the relevant supervisory authority confirming consent for the parent bank to establish an authorised subsidiary in Hong Kong.It should also be noted that an application from an existing AI to upgrade its authorisation will be treated as a new application.Asset managerTo become licensed by the SFC, applicants should submit the prescribed forms which may be obtained from the SFC website together with supporting documents.In the case of applications to become a licensed corporation, the forms to be submitted are: Form 1 (Application for Licence – Corporation); Form 6 (Notification - Associated Entity) (if applicable);Supplement 1 (Contact Information and Record Keeping Address for Corporation);Supplement 2 (Information on Corporate Substantial Shareholder) (if applicable);Supplement 3 (Statement of Personal Information);Supplement 4 (Information on Corporate Director) (if applicable);Supplement 5 (Basic information on Associated Entity) (if applicable); Supplement 6 (Bank Accounts); Supplement 7 (Financial Resources); Supplement 8 (Business Plan and Proposed Business Activities); and Supplement 13 (Information on Associated Entity). Supplementary documents which should accompany the forms include a regulatory business plan, draft client agreement and draft compliance documentation.In the case of individuals applying to be licensed representatives the relevant forms are: Form 3 (Application for Licence – Representative); Supplement 9 (Licence Record) (if applicable); and Supplement 12 (Directorships and Other Business Interests) (if applicable). For applications to be ROs, the above forms as for a licensed representative together with a Supplement 10 (Duties and Experience of a Responsible Officer) should be submitted to the SFC.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. From a regulatory perspective are there minimum onshore personnel requirements? BankThe AI must appoint a chief executive and one alternate chief executive who are resident in Hong Kong in respect of the business in Hong Kong, i.e. they do not need to have such role for the bank or business interest.Asset managerAs mentioned above, a licensed corporation must have at least two ROs in relation to each regulated activity. Ideally ROs should be located in Hong Kong, however, as long as one RO for each regulated activity is a resident in Hong Kong and at all times there is one who is available and contactable by the licensed corporation and the SFC, this is generally sufficient for the purposes of the SFC's requirements.Broker dealerFor Type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activity, a licensed corporation must have both ROs resident onshore with the requirement that at least one RO is available and contactable by the licensed corporation and the SFC at all times. Are any approvals required for off shore management / directors / shareholders and if so at what threshold of ownership? BankThe HKMA must approve and know the identity of all controllers of an AI. As mentioned above, the relevant thresholds are over 50 per cent (majority shareholder controller) or between 10-49 per cent (minority shareholder controller) of the voting rights of the AI or of another company of which it is a subsidiary. Additionally, individuals in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of the institution (or of another company of which it is a subsidiary) are accustomed to act are also considered controllers. The HKMA must be satisfied that controllers are fit and proper, and will consider the financial status, competence, soundness of judgement and diligence required.Asset managerAs mentioned above, the SFC must be satisfied that ROs and substantial shareholders of the applicant are fit and proper. The SFC will consider, inter alia, their: financial integrity; reputation; character; and reliability.For these purposes, a person (together with any associate) with at least a 10 per cent interest (or voting power) of the licensed corporation, or with at least a 35 per cent interest (or voting power) in another entity which has at least 10 per cent voting power of the licensed corporation, will generally be considered a substantial shareholder.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. Are there any exchange control or currency regulations? BankHong Kong does not operate any foreign currency controls.Asset managerHong Kong does not operate any foreign currency controls.Broker dealerHong Kong does not operate any foreign currency controls. What capital requirements must be satisfied? BankThe minimum aggregate amount of paid up share capital and the balance of the share premium account required is:HK$300 million for a fully licensed bank;HK$100 million for a restricted licence bank; andHK$25 million for a deposit-taking company.Additionally, a fully licensed bank must have total customer deposits of at least HK$3 bn, excluding certain deposits and total net assets of at least HK$4 bn. These amounts may be in HK dollars or an equivalent in any other approved currency. There are no total customer deposit requirements for a restricted licence bank or a deposit-taking company. Notwithstanding this, the HKMA must be satisfied that any AI applicant has and will continue to have adequate financial resources once it is authorised.The Banking (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (BAO) introduced into the BO various financial requirements covering capital ratios, buffers and liquidity ratios introduced by Basel III.Asset managerThe capital requirements for licensed corporations are set out in the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules (FRRs). The minimum capital requirements vary depending on the types of regulated activities for which a corporation is licensed. For Type 9 (asset management) regulated activity, on the basis that the licensed corporation does not hold client assets there will be no minimum paid-up share capital requirement and a minimum required liquid capital of the higher of a monetary floor of HK$100,000 or a "variable required liquid capital" (as defined in the FRRs).For a Type 4 (advising on securities) licence, which a non-discretionary fund manager will need, on the basis that the licensed corporation does not hold client assets there will be no minimum paid-up share capital requirement and a minimum required liquid capital of the higher of a monetary floor of HK$100,000 or a "variable required liquid capital" (as defined in the FRRs).Broker dealerUnder the FRRs, the capital requirements for a Type 1 (dealing in securities) licence are a minimum paid-up share capital of HK$10,000,000 if it provides securities margin financing or HK$5,000,000 in any other case. The minimum required liquid capital is the higher of a monetary floor of HK$500,000 if it is an approved introducing agent or a trader, HK$3,000,000 in any other case, or a "variable required liquid capital" (as defined in the FRRs). Briefly describe some of the key ongoing regulatory obligations? BankThe minimum authorisation criteria under the BO (Schedule 7) are continuing in nature and apply to AIs not only at the time of authorisation but also on an ongoing basis. Accordingly an AI should continue to maintain, amongst other things, adequate:financial resources;liquidity provisions;accounting systems;disclosure; andcontinue to carry on its business with integrity, prudence and competence.In addition to the above, AIs are subject to various requirements relating to the lodging of their audited annual accounts, auditor reports and other information with the HKMA. An AI will also need to observe its implied duty of confidentiality to its clients as well as the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. All fully licensed banks in Hong Kong will also be members of the statutory deposit protection scheme and will be required to fulfil the ongoing obligations under the Deposit Protection Scheme Ordinance.Banks are also required to comply with the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (Financial Institutions) Ordinance (AMLO) which imposes statutory customer due diligence requirements on financial institutions.Asset managerKey ongoing requirements for a licensed corporation include remaining fit and proper and complying with all relevant legislation as well as SFC guidance and codes. It must notify the SFC of specific events and, where relevant, seek prior approval for certain changes (see below). It must also submit, in a timely manner' audited accounts, annual returns and financial resources returns as well as pay annual fees. Licensed corporations are also responsible for designing and implementing continuous professional training (CPT) programmes and keeping records in relation to them.Similar to Banks, licensed corporations must comply with duties of confidentiality owed to their client as well as the PDPO.Likewise, as with Banks they must comply with the AMLO and observe related SFC Guidance.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. Please also note that for Type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activity, a licensed corporation is required to take out and maintain insurance against specific risks, unless it is not an exchange participant and does not hold client assets. What are the key regulatory reporting requirements? BankAn AI has a duty to report a prospective inability to meet its obligations to the HKMA and provide the HKMA with information of a material nature.It should be noted that under, Hong Kong anti money laundering and terrorist financing legislative (including the AMLO) AIs are expected to report suspicious transactions to the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit.Please also refer to Asset manager answer in respect of reporting pursuant to Part XV SFO.Asset managerUnder the Securities and Futures (Licensing and Registration) Rules, licensed corporations must apply for prior approval for certain changes. These include additions or reductions of regulated activities, a change in business premises or a modification/waiver of a licence condition. They must also notify the SFC on the occurrence of specific events including:any material breach or non-compliance with any law, rules, regulations and codes administrated or issued by the SFC;changes in share capital, shareholding structure or business plan; andchanges in directors or licensed representatives.There are also reporting requirements under the FRRs. In particular, a licensed corporation must notify the SFC as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within one business day of becoming aware of its liquid capital falling below 120 per cent of its required liquid capital. Please note that for a Type 9 (asset management) regulated activity, routine reports must be prepared on a bi-annual basis.Licensed corporations may also need to disclose certain interests (or deemed interests) under Part XV of the SFO in relation to substantial shareholdings in companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The Securities and Futures (Short Position Reporting) Rules provide for reporting of short positions on a net basis and, similarly, pursuant to the Securities and Futures (Contracts Limits and Reportable Positions) Rules, a licensed corporation holding or controlling a reportable position must notify the "recognised exchange company" of that position.The suspicious transaction reporting requirements under the AMLO also apply to licensed corporations.Broker dealerPlease see the Asset manager answer above. However, please note that broker dealers must prepare reports under the FRR on a monthly basis in relation to their Type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activity. Will authorisation allow a locally regulated business to distribute financial products in other jurisdictions? BankYes. Authorisation will not prevent a locally regulated business from distributing financial products overseas. However, such a locally regulated business will be subject to the law of the relevant overseas jurisdiction.Asset managerYes. Authorisation will not prevent a locally regulated business from distributing financial products overseas. However, such a locally regulated business will be subject to the law of the relevant overseas jurisdiction.Broker dealerYes. Authorisation will not prevent a locally regulated business from distributing financial products overseas. However, such a locally regulated business will be subject to the law of the relevant overseas jurisdiction. Is e-commerce (i.e. electronic signatures and distance selling) regulated? BankThe Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) provides the legal framework for the conduct of e-business in Hong Kong. Generally, the ETO: (i) accords electronic record and electronic signatures the same legal status as that of their paper-based counterparts; and (ii) established a voluntary recognition scheme for certification authorities to enhance public confidence in electronic transactions.Where a transaction does not involve Government entities, a signature required by law can be satisfied by any form of electronic signature so long as it is reliable, appropriate and agreed by the recipient. For transactions involving Government entities, a signature required by the law can be satisfied by digital signature supported by a recognised digital certificate issued by a certification authority recognised under the ETO.Asset managerPlease see the answer above.Broker dealerPlease see the answer above. Sector: Financial institutions Top


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'The Australian Poetry Library (APL) aims to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian poetry by providing access to a wide range of poetic texts as well as to critical and contextual material relating to them, including interviews, photographs and audio/visual recordings.
This website currently contains over 42,000 poems, representing the work of more than 170 Australian poets. All the poems are fully searchable, and may be accessed and read freely on the World Wide Web. Readers wishing to download and print poems may do so for a small fee, part of which is returned to the poets via CAL, the Copyright Agency Limited. Teachers, students and readers of Australian poetry can also create personalised anthologies, which can be purchased and downloaded. Print on demand versions will be availabe from Sydney University Press in the near future.
It is hoped that the APL will encourage teachers to use more Australian material in their English classes, as well as making Australian poetry much more available to readers in remote and regional areas and overseas. It will also help Australian poets, not only by developing new audiences for their work but by allowing them to receive payment for material still in copyright, thus solving the major problem associated with making this material accessible on the Internet.
The Australian Poetry Library is a joint initiative of the University of Sydney and the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL). Begun in 2004 with a prototype site developed by leading Australian poet John Tranter, the project has been funded by a major Linkage Grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC), CAL and the University of Sydney Library. A team of researchers from the University of Sydney, led by Professor Elizabeth Webby and John Tranter, in association with CAL, have developed the Australian Poetry Library as a permanent and wide-ranging Internet archive of Australian poetry resources.' Source: www.poetrylibrary.edu.au (Sighted 30/05/2011).
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'The latest addition to the National Library of Australia's 'Little Books' series, Little Book of Weather features the work of some of Australia's much-loved poets, including Judith Wright, Les Murray, David Campbell, Mudrooroo, James McAuley, Banjo Paterson and Dorothea Mackellar, along with beautiful images from the Library's collection by Joseph Lycett, Edward Close, Ellis Rowan, Harold Cazneaux, Peter Dombrovskis, Olegas Truchanas, Katherine Nix and others.' (From the publisher's website.)