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Money Back Guarantee
Teeth Whitening Kit
Day and Night Toothpaste
Teeth Whitening Pen
Coconut Whitening Mouthwash
Gel Refills
Billing & Payments
Product Subscriptions
Money Back Guarantee
We have absolute confidence in providing the best Teeth Whitening Kit in the world. That's why we have our 100% Money Back Guarantee.
We guarantee that your teeth will improve by a minimum of 2 shades whiter after using our Teeth Whitening Kit
In the unlikely event that you find this is not the case with your HiSmile experience please see below.
To qualify for our money back guarantee simply follow the instructions below:
- Take a photo of your teeth before using our Teeth Whitening Kit
- Take a photo of your teeth after completion of The Kit, along with a photo of the used product
- Email our customer experience team (email@example.com) with the above
- Your application will be processed within 3 days of submission
Please remember to submit your application within 30 days of receiving the product/s and that the photos have valid date and time stamps.
Teeth Whitening Kit
What is included in the kit?
Our Teeth Whitening Kit is perfect if you're starting out with HiSmile as it includes everything you need to get started. Your kit will include:
- 1 x LED Light & Mouth Tray
- 1 x Mouth Tray
- 3 x Gels
- 1 x Instruction Manual
- 1 x Shade guide
How many times do I have to use the kit to get results?
You will achieve maximum results after 6 uses.
How does it work?
How do I use the Teeth Whitening Kit?
- Gently brush teeth with toothpaste
- Take both batteries out of the LED Light, remove plastic and reinsert the batteries with the writing side facing up
- Attach the mouth tray to the led light
- Twist top off gel syringe and apply 1/4 of the gel to the top and 1/4 to the bottom of the mouth tray
- Put it in your mouth and turn the light on
- Wait for light to turn off after 10 minutes
- Rinse mouth out with warm water
- Smile!
Will it make my teeth sensitive?
Not at all! Our formula has been specially developed to ensure that you will not encounter any sensitivity.
What are the ingredients?
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chlorite, Citric Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, Pomegranate Seed Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Deionized water, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Menthol.
What is the mouth tray made of?
Our mouth tray is made of silicon, so it's super flexible to fit to any mouth shape or size!
Can I use the kit if I have a retainer?
We recommend consulting with your Dentist prior to using HiSmile regarding any concerns you may have. A full a list of our ingredients are listed above.
Can I use HiSmile if pregnant or breastfeeding?
We recommend consulting with your Doctor prior to using HiSmile regarding any health concerns you may have. The full list of ingredients are listed above.
Can I share my kit with a friend or partner?
For hygiene reasons we recommend keeping your HiSmile LED light & mouth tray all to yourself. You can of course share the Gel Refills, however, for maximum results it's best to use the full course as directed.
Can I use the kit with braces?
We recommend waiting until your braces are removed before starting out with our Teeth Whitening Kit. In the meantime, our Day and Night Toothpaste and Coconut Whitening Mouthwash are perfect for those with braces!
What age do I need to be to use the kit?
Our Teeth Whitening Kit is recommended for ages 12 years and up. If you are under the age of 18 we recommend getting parental consent before purchasing any HiSmile products online.
Does the Kit whiten my caps or veneers?
Unfortunately, our formula whitens natural teeth.
Does the kit work on crooked teeth?
Yes! Our teeth whitening kit is still suitable for teeth of all shapes and sizes. We just recommend applying a small portion of gel directly to the teeth as well as the mouth tray before application. The mouth tray is made from a soft flexible rubber that fits comfortably to the shape of your mouth and teeth.
Our teeth whitening pen is also great for those hard to reach places!
I have excess saliva when using the kit, what do I do?
A build up of excess saliva while using our products isn't anything to cause concern and won't affect the outcome of the whitening process at all. If you do find that the build up of saliva is becoming too much during your applications, simply spit any excess into the sink.
I can't get my batteries out, what do I do?
If you are experiencing difficulties removing the batteries from the back of the LED Light, firmly tap it in the palm of your hand to dislodge them.
We have made a demonstration video here to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJuREskuZQ
What is the expiry date for my gels?
We recommend using Gel Refills within 24 months of opening.
Where is the best place to store my gels?
The ideal place to store your Gel Refills is in a cool dry place.
What batteries does the LED light take?
The LED light takes 3V coin batteries (CR2450). You can find replacement batteries in your local supermarket, chemist or department store.
My LED Light does't work?
Simply remove the plastic tab from under the batteries. Reinsert both batteries with the writing facing up and turn on. If you continue having trouble, please view the following tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJuREskuZQ
Whitening Toothpaste
How does it work?
We have carefully formulated two different types of toothpaste – one for day and one for night as your teeth need different things at different times of the day. Our Day Toothpaste is designed to protect your teeth from stains caused by food or drink consumed throughout the day. It contains a micro shield wax which forms a protective barrier over your teeth. It also contains aloe vera and 5 key minerals that are essential for a healthy smile. Our Night Toothpaste is designed to detoxify and whiten your teeth. It contains bentonite clay to remineralise your teeth and also activated charcoal which helps to white. They are both 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free and will leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean thanks to the addition of natural peppermint oil.
What's the difference between the Day and Night formula?
The Day Toothpaste is designed to prevent stains from occurring and the Night Toothpaste is designed to remove stains and whiten teeth.
What does it taste like?
Both our Day and Night Toothpaste's have been infused with peppermint oil, giving it a fresh peppermint taste.
What are the ingredients?
Day: Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sorbitol, Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Cellulose Gum, Menthol, Flavour, Peppermint Oil.
Night: Activated Charcoal, Bentonite Clay, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Perilla Ocynoides Seed Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sorbitol, Aqua, Hydrated Silica, Cellulose Gum, Menthol, Flavour, Peppermint Oil.
Do I still need to use my normal toothpaste?
Certainly not! Our Day and Night Toothpaste can replace your everyday toothpaste. Our formula contains natural ingredients to maintain tooth and gum health, while protecting and whitening!
Can I purchase the Day or Night tubes separately?
Our Toothpaste is formulated to be used as a two-step process. For maximum results, we recommend using both the morning and night formula in conjunction with each other. They are not sold separately.
Can I purchase the toothpaste as a 'one-time' purchase?
But, if you subscribe you'll receive new set of Toothpaste delivered to your door every 1, 2 or 3 months. You can change your products and cancel at anytime.
When should I use it?
We recommend using the Day Toothpaste as soon as you wake to protect your teeth from stains and the Night Toothpaste just before bed to whiten.
Does it contain fluoride?
Our Day and Night Toothpaste is free of fluoride.
Teeth Whitening Pen
How does it work?
HiSmile's Teeth whitening Pen is the perfect partner to the Teeth Whitening Kit. Ideally used for those hard to reach places and perfect for those with a busy schedule looking to maintain their results.
How long do I leave the gel on for?
We recommend leaving the whitening gel on your teeth for approximately 30 minutes. Once the time is up, just simply rinse your mouth out with water.
How many uses does the pen have?
You should get approximately 30+ uses out of each Teeth Whitening Pen.
What are the ingredients?
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chlorite, Citric Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, Pomegranate Seed Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Deionized water, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Menthol.
What is the difference between the Teeth Whitening Pen and the Teeth Whitening Kit?
The Teeth Whitening Pen is used to whiten your teeth on the go. It is compact so it can be taken anywhere and is perfect to use after a coffee with friends or before you go out. It is also great to get to those hard to reach places! Our Teeth Whitening Kit works in conjunction with the LED Light to deliver results in just 10 minutes!
Can I use the Teeth Whitening Pen gel instead of the Teeth Whitening Gel in my LED Light?
For optimal results we recommend using the Teeth Whitening Gel in conjunction with the LED Light as oppose to the Teeth Whitening Pen.
The gel won't come out my pen?
Simply twist the base of your Teeth Whitening Pen clockwise until you see gel come out on the top on the brush. If you still are having troubles, please view the following tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL8XaIc5adw
Coconut Whitening Mouthwash
How does it work?
Our Coconut Whitening Mouthwash is the perfect whitening blend combining the ancient technique of oil pulling and infused with our gentle blend of Sodium Bicarbonate.
It also helps remove the plaque from your teeth, keeps your gums healthy and your breath smelling fresh! Oil pulling also extracts toxins and dirt from your mouth, boosting your immune system and eliminating bad breath. By swishing once every two days you are keeping your gums clean and healthy.
When should I use it?
We recommend using the Coconut Whitening Mouthwash after brushing your teeth daily. If you use it in conjunction with our Teeth Whitening Kit, Pen or Toothpaste it is best to use it after your applications.
How much of the tube do I use?
We recommend using approximately 1/3 of the tube for each use.
How long do I keep it in my mouth for?
We recommend swishing the Coconut Whitening Mouthwash around for at least 2 minutes.
What are the ingredients?
Our Coconute Whitening Mouthwash contains 2 key ingredients: Coconut oil and Sodium Bicarbonate. The natural abilities of organic coconut oil extract toxins from your teeth and gums helping to eliminate bad breath and maintain gum health.
Does it taste like coconut?
Yes! If you love the taste of coconut, then you'll love this.
My mouthwash is hard.
Coconut oil will naturally solidify in colder temperatures. Simply run the tube under warm water to return your Coconut Whitening Mouthwash back to its liquid state.
Gel Refills
What are Gel Refills?
Our Gel (Refill Packs) are for when you have completed the initial 6-day application process and are now into the maintenance stage of HiSmiling! The refill pack comes with 3 gel syringes; no LED device is included. We recommend using your HiSmile once per fortnight to maintain your results.
What are the ingredients?
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chlorite, Citric Acid, Aloe Leaf Juice, Pomegranate Seed Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Deionized water, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Menthol.
How many applications do I get out of each pack?
You will get 6 uses out of the Gel Refills, which is 2 uses per syringe. If you find that this is too much you can adjust it to suit you.
Do I need the LED light & Mouth tray too?
Yes, you will need the LED light & mouth tray to HiSmile correctly. If this is your first time using HiSmile, our Teeth Whitening Kit is the best option and has everything you need to get started. You can purchase this product here - /products/teeth-whitening-gel-syringe
How much gel do I use?
We recommend using 1/4 of the syringe on the top and 1/4 on the bottom of the mouth tray (1/2 syringe total). If you do find this is too much just reduce the amount of gel slightly until you feel comfortable with your applications.
What is the expiry date for my Gel Refills?
We recommend using your Gel Refills within 24 months of opening.
Where is the best place to store my Gel Refills?
The ideal place to store your Gel Refills is in a cool dry place.
Where do you ship to?
We ship worldwide! Please see below for delivery time frames.
What are your shipping services and time frames?
Auspost Standard Shipping (4-6 Business Days)
Auspost Express Shipping (1-2 Business Days)
Suisse Post Tracked (5-15 Business Days)
Suisse Post Express (2-5 Business Days)
Tracked Standard Shipping (6-10 business days)
DHL Express Shipping (2-4 business days)
Royal Mail 1st Class (2-4 Business Days)
DPD (1-2 Business Days)
Suisse Post Tracked (5-30 Business Days)
Untracked Standard 25-35 Business Days
All orders will be dispatched from our warehouse within 3 business days. In peak periods please allow for up to 6 business days for dispatch.
*All shipping times exclude clearance/customs delays.
How do I track my order?
Once your HiSmile parcel has been shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email entailing your tracking details. You can track your parcel using this link provided in this email.
Once your parcel has reached the destination country, it is best to track it with the local carrier/postal service. Please see local carriers for the following countries:Australia
- Australia Post: https://auspost.com.au/
- USPS: https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input
- DHL Express: http://www.dhl.com.au/en/express/tracking.html
- Canada Post: https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?execution=e1s1
- DHL Express: http://www.dhl.com.au/en/express/tracking.html
- Royal Mail: https://www.royalmail.com/track-your-item#/
- DPD: http://www.dpd.co.uk/service/
- Please refer to tracking provided in shipping confirmation, as well as local countries postal service. International
Will my parcel be delivered to my address?
Yes of course! Your parcel will be delivered to the address provided at the time of purchase.
If you are not home at the time of delivery, your parcel will be redirected to your local post office for collection.
*Please note: UAE customers must collect their parcels from their local post office.
What if my country does not have a post code or address?
All addresses are required to be written in English have a valid post code.
If your address does not have a post, please enter the following in the post code field 00000
Billing & Payments
Do you offer any payment plans?
We certainly do if you are located in Australia or the United States!
AfterPay is available to our Australian and North American customers. With AfterPay you can pay for your order interest free and nothing to pay upfront. Payments will be automatically taken from your debit or credit card in four equal payments each fortnight over 8 weeks and you will receive your order immediately.
To use this service simply:
- Add your items to your shopping bag and checkout as normal
- On the Checkout page, select 'AfterPay' as your Payment Method
- Enter your details with Afterpay and you're done
Why I am not able to complete my payment?
If you are having trouble with payment, please ensure that you are using one of our accepted payment methods and that you have sufficient funds on your card.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard and PayPal.
*Please note that PayPal is not an available option on subscription products.
Can I pay Cash on Delivery (COD)?
All orders must be purchased through our website and paid at the time of check out.
Product Subscriptions
What is your subscription service?
Our subscription service means you receive a new set of your chosen subscription products delivered to your door each month.
The payment will be deducted from your account automatically and the product will be sent as soon as the payment is successful.
You're able to skip payments where needed, adjust which products you are receiving and cancel anytime.
How do I add products to my current subscription?
Simply login to your account and navigate to the manage subscription page. You can easily update your subscription here.
What products are available on subscription?
You can purchase the following products on our subscription service:
- Gel Refills
- Coconut Whitening Mouthwash
- Teeth Whitening Pen
- Day and Night Toothpaste
Can I change the frequency of my payments?
To change your frequency or products, simply email firstname.lastname@example.com and our subscription specialist will be more than happy to assist you with this.
How do I register my account?
When you purchase your subscription online, you will be prompted to create your account as you move through the checkout. After completing your purchase you will receive an email that will direct you to verify your account. Once completed, your account will be active and ready to use!
How do I cancel my account?
You can cancel anytime! Simply email firstname.lastname@example.com and our subscription specialist will be more than happy to assist you with this.
How do I check my subscription account?
You can login to your account at anytime to check on your order history and subscription history.
To do this simply activate your account and login with your details!


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The last couple of days I have been perusing the diagrams and written explanations in Light, Science and Magic. It will take a few more days for it all to be digested. All that information will, I am sure, become invaluable as I progress. I have decided though that this book needs to be read alongside various online tutorials. The number of tutorials are vast but trying to work out which tutorial is going to be the most useful is a time consuming business.
I have also decided to start from absolute basics. As I am new to the subject of studio style of lighting this is really the only option. In the last module on colour I could barely name primary colours when I started, so I applied the same principal and worked up from school child colour theory up to Johannes Itten over the weeks. It worked. So my 'school girl' introduction to studio lighting comes in the form of this:
http://www.mccordall.com/photo/article/introduction-to-studio-photography/ Last accessed 29/01/2014
Here, in two tutorials, McCordall covers what can be achieved with equipment found in the garden shed and what can be achieved from it. With simple desk lamps and cardboard he demonstrates that professional results can be achieved with some time and effort. I find this highly reassuring for my bank balance and the upcoming assignment.
I also watched another of his tutorials on several options for studio lighting and the pro's and cons of each. I do possess some continuos lighting and strobes and found that now I can start to make choices through the strengths of each. In the short term, until I understand lighting issues I have come to the conclusion that using continuous lighting would be the most simple way forward. One issue though is that my continuos lighting lamp is EXTREMELY hot and a fire hazard, so diffusing the light needs to be thought about carefully.
At some point I need to just get on with it and play. Hopefully on a day when I can have everybody out at work/ school and the phone off the hook. I am disproportionately concerned about lighting and have avoided the subject in favour for more intuitive photography but now being forced to I am hoping the reality of outcomes is better then I am currently fearing.
I will add tutorials watch below as and when I watch them so I can easily find them again.

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- Generate $774 million in retail sales annually,
- Contribute $351 million in economic benefits, and
- Create 5,800 jobs statewide.
"The take-away message from this study should be that the state park system is an important contributor to the Texas economy, particularly in rural areas and that the state's net investment in parks is returned many times over as visitors travel to enjoy the outdoors and leave their dollars behind," according to Dr. John Crompton, research team leader.
The study, also posted to the Texas Parks and Wildlife blog, surveyed nearly 14,000 state park visitors between March and June of 2014 and found that purchases made by park visitors result in greater wealth and employment in communities located near state parks.
Some of the findings:
- Balmorhea — $2.3 million in value added; 50.3 jobs
- Bastrop — $1.7 million in value added; 35.6 jobs
- Big Bend Ranch — $1.9 million in value added; 27 jobs.
- Cedar Hill — $3.1 million in value added; 41.7 jobs
- Garner — $6.9 million in value added; 16.1 jobs
- McKinney Falls — $883,146 in value added; 16.1 jobs
- Palo Duro Canyon — $3.7 million in value added; 86 jobs
- Pedernales Falls — $1.7 million in value added; 41.1 jobs
Read the full Crompton study.
For more on Texas's state parks, check out On Politics and Parks by George Bristol and Texas State Parks and the CCC: The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps by Cynthia Brandimarte with Angela Reed.


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Police Officer - Firefighter- Father
Our six children, Michelle, Melissa, Christine, Lisa, Danielle and Michael. Their spouse/significant others and our treasured grandchildren.
Endorsed by: Republican Party, Conservative Party, Independence Party, Reform Party
County Executive Rob Astorino
State Senator Terrance Murphy
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne
Hastings-on-Hudson Police Benevolent Association
Asian-American Republican Committee
Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Associates
Latino National Republican Committee
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, NEW YORK Affiliated with the AFL-CIO
The following Unions are affiliates of this Building Trades Council: Asbestos Workers Local 91, Metal Polishers Local 8A-28A, Boilermakers Local 5, Millwrights Local 740, Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 5, Operating Engineers Local 15, Operating Engineers Local 30 North East Regional Carpenters Local 279, Operating Engineers Local 137, United Cement Masons' Union Local 78, Dockbuilders Local 1456, Operative Plasterers Local 262, Electricians Local 3, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 21, Electricians Local 363, Resilient Floor Coverers Local 2287, Elevator Constructors Local 1, Riggers Local 197, Road Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, Ironworkers District Council, Roofers & Waterproofers Local 8, Iron Workers Local 40, Sheet Metal Workers Local 38, Iron Workers Local 417, Sheet Metal Workers Local 137, Iron Workers Local 580, Teamsters Local 456, Building Laborers Local 235, Teamsters Local 813, Road Laborers Local 60, Teamsters Local 814
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO
The following Unions are affiliates of this Building Trades Council: Asbestos Workers Local 91, Metal Polishers Local 8A-28A, Boilermakers Local 5, Millwrights Local 740, Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 5, Operating Engineers Local 15, Operating Engineers Local 30 North East Regional Carpenters Local 279, Operating Engineers Local 137, United Cement Masons' Union Local 78, Dockbuilders Local 1456, Operative Plasterers Local 262
Electricians Local 3, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 21, Electricians Local 363, Resilient Floor Coverers Local 2287, Elevator Constructors Local 1, Riggers Local 197, Road Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, Ironworkers District Council, Roofers &Waterproofers Local 8, Iron Workers Local 40, Sheet Metal Workers Local 38, Iron Workers Local 417, Sheet Metal Workers Local 137, Iron Workers Local 580
Teamsters Local 456, Building Laborers Local 235, Teamsters Local 813, Road Laborers Local 60, Teamsters Local 814
Senator Murphy and I have the share common ground on mitigating the impact of the Indian Point closure on our community and focusing more efforts on the Opioid Epidemic that is the devastating our families. (photo credit to Peter T. Michaelis)
Proudly endorsed by our Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. Thank you for your endorsement Rob and more importantly for your faith in me to service this county as a fair and bipartisan County Legislator.
It is an honor to be endorsed by so many upstanding elected officials. New York Assemblyman Kevin Byrne. Another upstanding elected official with a like-minded agenda. He is a progressive leader as I hope to be.
Thank you Harry Singh and the entire committee for your endorsement. I look forward to working with the Asian-American Community.
I am a life-long resident of the Town of Cortlandt; a graduate of Hendrick Hudson High School; and hold a BS in Organizational Management from Manhattan College. I am a decorated retired Westchester County Police Detective with a 38-year-volunteer career in the fire and EMS service. I am a past 10-year appointee of the NYS Arson Board. I am married to the love of my life, Angela, and have six children and two grandchildren. (See my full Bio)
Indian Point Closure
Indian Point produces about 25 percent of the electricity for the New York region. Beside the loss of power; potential for skyrocketing electric rates; potential rolling blackouts… there is the loss of taxes to the Hendrick Hudson School District and surrounding municipalities of Peekskill, Buchanan and Cortlandt equate to millions of dollars in tax revenue loss. This loss will be devastating to local taxpayers and small businesses.
There was no economic or environmental impact study or land re-use study done prior to announcing the closing. No prior notice of discussion between the Governor, Riverkeeper, and Entergy, and no discussion with local government officials. This displays a blatant lack of transparency and the lack of willingness to openly discuss the actual and potential effects on taxpayers, the environment, or the employees, with no plan for protective measures in place.
Local government officials were blindsided by the news of the closure, and when our local representatives held Town Hall meetings to discuss the closure and its impact to our community... where was Catherine Borgia, District 9 County Legislator at these meetings? Absent. The Town of Cortlandt's Unity Task Force Meetings and Senator Murphy's Town halls were not attended by our Legislator, showing no concern or mention of the Indian Point Closure until my website went live.
My opponent, in her rebuttal to the State of the County address on April 20th, three-and-half months after the announced closure (video on her website) makes no mention of the Indian Point Closure AT ALL. On May 8th, she voted against allowing County Executive Rob Astorino's proposed lawsuit against the New York State, Riverkeeper and Entergy regarding the closing.
On May 9th, a private lawsuit was filed by the County Executive. Quoted from a LoHud article published May 9, 2017 "The move comes after Astorino failed to enlist the county Legislature's support for a challenge to Indian Point-owner Entergy's plans to shut down its two reactors by 2021, a deal brokered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the environmental group Riverkeeper."
Once my website went live later in May, she realized she had an opponent whose top priority is and always has been Indian Point. Borgia then rushed to introduce an Indian Point Job Protection Resolution saying she's going to save 1000 jobs. I would never promise to save 1000 jobs, no one can. The only way to save 1000 jobs is to keep the Indian Point open. Highly trained people will have to move on to other nuclear facilities or like plants to avoid being under employed. Most nuclear engineers are retired Navy, they are not going to be able to "retrained" for like jobs here in Westchester County unless we open a similar large-scale nuclear facility. If any worker wants or has the desire to be retained in another field, of course we should certainly make every effort to assist in them, but that will be the exception not the rule.
I will fight for the tax payers of District 9 and the County of Westchester in the pursuit of a workable plan and a full environmental, economic, and land re-use study so there can be a viable solution to all the municipalities, tax payers, small business and workers affected. I will lobby that before the plant is allowed to close, there is 1) Alternate power sufficient to sustain us. 2) Tax relief from the state until our communities are able to substitute lost revenue. 3) A plan for Indian Point workers to be given priority positions in the decommissioning process wherever possible instead of bringing in outside workers. 4) A land re-use study and commitment from Entergy to release the unused portions of land so it can be developed for re-use sooner than later. This is my vow, this will be my fight. I am a life-long Cortlandt resident, and this is my priority.
Public Safety
Police, Fire, EMS. Our first responders' not only provide for our communities' well-being, volunteer firefighters save taxpayers nearly $4 billion a year (recent study of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Without volunteer firefighters and EMS our property taxes would increase by roughly 25%. Volunteers put their lives on the line for all of us, they save us money, they need the same protections and equipment afforded to them as their paid counterparts, to keep them safe. As a retired Westchester County Police Detective, I vow to support legislation to protect "our" men and women in blue, while they protect us. I will support our Westchester County Police to be sure they have the staffing, resources and equipment to keep our residents safe.
Heroin & Opiate Addiction
We are at war… drug addiction is devastating our families and taking our children, friends, and family needlessly. If we don't get a hold on this now, what will the future bring? As an EMT, I know the importance of making Narcan widely available in an attempt to reverse drug overdoses. I support community Narcan initiatives, but that's not enough.
When you are at war, you pull your resources and troops together and put all your effort into this fight. We also need to put more into prevention and education. We need to educate and prevent our youth from ever trying heroin. We need to educate everyone on on the dangers of opiate addiction. A one-time experience with heroin can be the foundation of a compulsive cycle that results in a full blown addiction. The more opiates are used, the brain chemistry changes making it harder and harder to recover. We need to stop it before it starts. I am in favor of supporting a county-wide reduction in the length of new prescriptions of opiates. I will look toward legislation for addiction prevention, education and treatment, and I will support project WORTHY, as initiated by the county this June.
Domestic Violence Victims & Mental Health Services
I have seen first-hand the effects of Domestic Violence on families. Domestic violence can be thought of as a crime of passion and excused by some, but it cannot be tolerated. Whatever you call it…relationship violence, intimate partner violence, violence against men or women cannot be tolerated or ignored. Everyone has a right to be safe. I will fight to increase initiatives for victims of domestic violence and their children to get the help they need to get out of these situations safely. I will look forward toward legislation for stronger penalties on those who commit these acts. Knowledge is power, we need the developing and strengthening of outreach programs and projects that provide domestic violence victims advocacy, intervention, community response and education
Overcrowding - Immigration Reform
We are a melting pot. Diversity is what makes America great and strong when immigration is legal. When it is illegal, it taxes our social system, our jobs, and for those who break the law, our communities. I will work for immigration reform while supporting all citizens fairly.
Overcrowding and illegal housing modifications put our immigrant population at risk, and in an emergency, first responders of becoming trapped. What supporters of illegal immigration are really supporting are: landlords charging excessive rents for poor and unsafe living conditions taking advantage of our immigrant population; and, employers who take advantage of illegal immigrants by paying them unfair wages.
Illegal immigrants have been victims of child trafficking, incest and rape. Some Illegal immigrants are afraid to report deplorable acts and conditions, for fear of deportation. So let's not work to keep them ILLEGAL. I will work to help them become legal to protect our citizens.
Veterans' Services
I will also support legislation that assists our veterans, our seniors and our schools. I will support the Town of Cortlandt efforts to keep the Montrose VA open. Our seniors and our veterans are the backbone of our country and our county.
Our Schools
As a former high school athlete, I know how important it is for children to have athletics as an outlet. It is crucial to keep our schools athletic and educational programs funded and thriving. With the Indian Point closure drastically affecting our school districts, our children need to be protected and have a voice.
Common Sense Government
I believe in common sense government, keeping taxes low without compromising services by cutting wasteful government spending. I want to make it easier for small businesses to come in to our towns and thrive, not harder by making it impossible for them to survive. We need to bring in economic development so we can continue to enjoy flat Westchester County Taxes.
I have been interested in politics my entire life. As a Westchester County Police Officer, I could not run for or hold a public office. As a county employee, I was exposed to County Government for over 23 years and saw first-hand its inner workings. Since retiring, I have held many uncompensated elected and appointed offices in the fire service at the local, county and state levels. I've spent the last 38 years in the volunteer sector making a difference in my community. In the offices I have held, I have been able to bring different sides, and points of view together, for the common good. I see this need in my community. My issues are all community oriented and for the good of everyone. I want to help ALL citizens of my district, not just a select few.
I was asked to run against the sitting legislator who has been in office for 3 terms. After taking 30 days to ask questions of District 9 residents and researching her record, I found out that the majority of her constituents either know who their legislator was or disliked her. So I decided that yes, our district does need a change and made the decision to run for County Legislator. Opposition in election is healthy and avoids stagnation and while some officials talk a good game, the proof is in their voting record. If the incumbent won't vote for the county budget, won't support the needs of the county, what does that say? The recent announcement of the pending closure of Indian Point concerns not only District 9, but District 1 as well which the incumbent fails to address, leaving all of our concerns unanswered. I have the drive to make District 9 and Westchester County safe, secure and financially healthy. All my cumulative experience (see my bio) has given me the ability to collaborate well with people who sometimes have different views, but still get things accomplished and I will continue to work in a bi-partisan way for the good of the community. The incumbent legislator cannot do that, she has burned her bridges and has taken such a hostile approach that she can no longer work with the County Executive.
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He had viciously assaulted her before.
But 18-year-old Jazmin-Jean Ajbschitz thought she and her boyfriend, Sean Lee King, might be able to work things out when she eventually gave in to his pleas and let him into her Sydney apartment.
Within the next 26 minutes, he beat her to death in a ferocious, drug-fuelled attack - hitting her with several objects before stomping on her chest until her heart stopped beating.
It took a jury less than two hours on Monday to find him guilty of her murder.
King, 27, had admitted to killing Ms Ajbschitz on July 10, 2011, but he denied murdering her, on the grounds that he was high on the drug ice at the time and did not intend to kill her or cause her serious harm.
During the three-week trial, the jury was told King had bashed Ms Ajbschitz, known as Jazy, several times during their turbulent 16-month relationship, including a beating in front of his family.
She suffered bruising to her arm, pain in her chest, a black eye and head injuries during those assaults, the court heard.
King admitted he had previously punched Ms Ajbschitz in the ribs, but he told the jury he didn't think that counted as "serious violence".
On the night he murdered her, he phoned her several times and threatened to kill her and everyone with her.
A scared Ms Ajbschitz called her mother, who had moved to Perth just five days earlier, and told her she was afraid King would break into the apartment.
But eventually King used his "powers of persuasion" on Ms Ajbschitz, who was seven years younger than him, and she told her anxious friends, "Me and Sean will sort things out."
CCTV footage showed some of the last moments of Ms Ajbschitz's life in which she hesitated at her front door, arms folded, as King paced around and begged to be let in.
Eventually, she opened the door and tried to hug him.
He shrugged her off.
And followed her inside.
Over the next 26 minutes, he beat, punched and kicked her.
There was evidence he dragged her bleeding down the hallway and stuck her head down the toilet.
He finally stomped and possibly jumped on her as she lay on the kitchen floor.
King left the building with his head hooded and his sleeves pulled over his hands, before telling his friend to dial triple-zero from a phone box.
Paramedics couldn't find the right unit, however, and Ms Ajbschitz's brother found her partially clad body three days later.
At one point, King told a forensic psychiatrist he remembered hitting Ms Ajbschitz once that night, but when he took the stand he told the jury he had no memory of what happened inside the apartment because he had smoked so much ice.
However, he had only one answer to a series of questions from crown prosecutor Kara Shead.
Was he responsible for each and every injury inflicted on Ms Ajbschitz?
Did he attack her with great ferocity?
Did he threaten to kill her and then do just that?
"Yes," he said.
Ms Ajbschitz's mother, Anne Larter, described how she tried to persuade her "smart, bright, intelligent" daughter that she could do so much better than King.
"She used to listen and she used to agree," Ms Larter said.
Ms Ajbschitz did make one final attempt to break up with King just hours before he murdered her.
"You're a cheating, girl-bashing dog," she told him.
It was in stark contrast to a text she sent him one week earlier.
"I miss you," she told him.
"You make me so happy lover."


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She's as talkative as can be. She never stops talking from the moment she wakes up till the moment she goes to sleep. The days she doesn't nap, I wind up with a pounding headache from the constant noise. She sings the Daniel Tiger theme song, counts to ten, and she's getting really good at her ABCs. Her vocabulary is what got me through the stressful months of waiting for her to crawl and walk. I figured I'd much rather her be verbal than mobile. She wants to go say hi to everything. "Mama, I go say hi truck? HI TRUCK. HI TREE. HI KITTY CAT." Everywhere we go, she points to the sky or a building and says "It's Pooh Bear! Mickey Mouse! I see Piglet and Eeyore!"
She's as in love with her red hat as ever. Not only does she wear it all day long, but she sleeps with it on at night. She gets compliments everywhere we go, but James and I are a little tired of not being able to see her hair and face. I miss putting her hair in pigtails! Despite the hat, she insists on picking out a bow every day. Sometimes she even asks to sleep with bows in her hair.
She had her first wardrobe-related meltdown yesterday. I have a feeling the 2s and 3s are going to be a bit rough with this strong-willed little thing. No matter how closely I watch her when the crayons are out, she always manages to scribble on the furniture and/or the walls. Every day she asks to go "go play swing" at the park and chase her ball outside. She is high drama, full of sass, and still the sweetest thing in the entire world. She wants to sit in my lap or be held all day long. I cannot even remember a life without her, and honestly, I wouldn't want to. I'm more tired and worn out than I have ever been, I look like I've aged ten years in the last two, I have a lot of frustrating and difficult days, and the older I get, the more I realize I have no idea how to raise a child. Absolutely none. Each day is like fumbling through a dark, unfamiliar room, just hoping I find a light switch. But I have never been more fulfilled, more satisfied, more grateful.
But I could really use another vanilla latte.
Happy Birthday, Gracie Anne. I love you to pieces. If potty training takes as long as walking, I won't even try until you're five.


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24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
A couple of weeks ago I was privileged to visit the Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence.
The walls are covered in frescos by Masaccio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, which focus on the life of St Peter, mainly through episodes described in the Acts of the Apostles.
The work is stunning, the colours vibrant.One of the scenes depicts what is described in today's second reading, where the sick are healed when Peter's shadow passes over them.
But what on earth has this to do with St Bartholomew, whose feast day we celebrate today?
I was distracted by a woman moving swiftly around the space taking pictures with her phone.Cultured and keen, I thought, until I realised she was taking selfies with the frescos as a background.
On reflection this incident was a pointer to something rather important.
In today's Gospel reading the thoughts of the twelve turn towards the coming of the kingdom, and they begin to discuss the positions they might occupy in that kingdom.Jesus stops them and tells them that it is pagan to confuse greatness with power and dignity with recognition.
Greatness in the kingdom is demonstrated in humble service, a greatness which Jesus has displayed throughout his ministry.
The ultimate act of service to humanity is his death on the cross, where he surrenders in transformative love to the most horrific torments human wickedness can achieve.
Humanity is won over by love, and it is that love that motivated the apostolic mission to the contemporary world.
Love triumphs because it is rooted in service - the recognition that human worth is greater than all the preoccupations, injustices and failures, greed and pride that life can throw at it.
The journey of Jesus, from his first struggle with Satan to his final agony on the mount of Olives, has been one of solitary obedience. His friends have not been able to share his burden, but they have supported him with their companionship.The reward for his friends is that they will be part of the kingdom that Jesus initiates.They will eat and drink at his table in his kingdom, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
They are, in fact, to be the nucleus of the new Israel, the Church, part of the growing edge of good news, the good news of God's infinite love for all.
The example of loving service given by Jesus is to be their guide, and in this way they will draw others into the orbit of the divine love.
The fact that this revelation takes place at the last supper gives weight to the conviction that for the primitive Church the Eucharist was the heart and centre of its life and the place of true encounter with Christ himself.
In the Acts of the Apostles Luke give a panoramic and perhaps slightly fanciful view of the growing edge of the Church, as its influence began to spread through the known world.So the apostles were to proclaim Christ, the Word made flesh, the conqueror of sin, death and decay.They give themselves in imitation of Christ, and this is where their greatness lies.They draw attention to Christ and not to themselves, and they can do this with confidence because they perceive that they are already part of the kingdom brought in by Christ and affirmed by his death and resurrection.
In a very real sense we are the successors of the apostles.The good news of the love of God is in our hands because it is in our hearts, and we too share the Eucharistic life which energised the mission of our ancestors in the faith.
As a Church, as the universal Church in this place, that is what we are for, and whatever views we might have of our own importance can only make sense if we realise that we owe everything to God, who has called us and who loves us like this.
If we fail to see that we shall be like the woman who took selfies in the Barancacci, conscious only of our own importance and not of our call to loving service.
But what of Bartholomew?
Like some of the other apostles he is a shadowy figure, and I guess the second two readings are chosen simply because like the other eleven he shares in the covenant Jesus made with this friends, and his promise of their inheritance of the kingdom.Added to that, there is no mention of him by name except in the list of apostles in the synoptic gospels and in the list of people gathered in the upper room after the Ascension, with Mary the Mother of the Lord.
He is usually identified with Nathanael in the first chapter of John, where he is invited by Philip to 'come and see' Jesus.
The rest of the story of this man is largely legend.
However, both Eusebius and Jerome speak of him as preaching the gospel in India.
He is also, along with Jude, said to have introduced Christianity to Armenia, and the two of them are venerated as the patron saints of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Bartholomew is said to have been martyred at Albanopolis, being flayed alive before being crucified upside down.His relics were distributed far and wide.Part of his skull is in Frankfurt Cathedral, and it is said that one of his arms, originally given to Edward the Confessor by the bishop of Benevento, is, or was, in Canterbury Cathedral.
In art he is almost always depicted carrying a large knife, and in Michelangelo's Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel he is shown with his skin draped over his arm.
He is often associated with medicine, hence the eponymous hospital in this city.He is the patron saint of butchers, leather workers, tanners and others, popular devotion often fixing on the more gruesome aspects of a saint's death.
Whatever the truth is about this man, what is certain is that he was transfixed by the love of God revealed in Jesus and pursued the apostolic mission even unto death.
As we celebrate this sacrament today, we do so, as always, in the company of the saints who have professed this faith before us, including Bartholomew, and whose supportive prayers give us courage in proclaiming and living God's love.


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It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of patriotism. All we have of freedom, all we use or know...This our fathers bought for us long and long ago...It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps the holy fire of patriotism! What is freedom?
A nation born from war, for the "purpose" of establishing freedom
A nation divided in war, in an "attempt" to fulfill the goal of freedom
A nation engaged in world wars, in the task of "preserving" freedom
A nation policing the world, in the "pursuit" of freedom
So many young lives have been lost, for the "cause" of freedom
Let us remember those who paid the "ultimate price," for freedom.
Freedom requires love; only with love, do we obtain freedom"
Let's take decision, to value our nation,.
Let's work hard to make India a country of dreamland.. For that we all need to work as a team.
Don't let anything to bring any disunity among us whether the issue is political, ethnical, lingual or religious.
Don't let anything to bring any disunity among us..
Let there be no victim of any social or legal injustice
Let there be no room for any corruption and malpractice.
Let there be no poverty, which compels a mother to sell her baby
Let there be no hunger that forces people into beggary.
Let there be no unemployment, that sinks the youths into frustration
Let's ensure that no Indian child is denied the basic school education.
Let's 'talk less, work more' and progress with time;
Let discipline be our advantage prime!
Let's take a vow to not 'strike' frequently;
Let's sing our National Anthem with fervor;
Let youngsters dream of making India proud;
Let's rediscover our values;
Let's give the world some better news;
Let not our poorer brother's curse!
Let's shed our inhibitions, fears!
We Shall not forget those sacrifices Who gave us the freedom.. Now it's our turn To have a reformation.. For that we all need to work as a team with FREEDOM IN The MIND, FAITH IN The WORDS,PRIDE IN OUR HEARTS and MEMORIES IN OUR SOULS... Long live India and her democracy!
LET'S SALUTE, THE NATION ON 63rd INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Be Proud to be an Indian!! VANDE MATARAM...
India was the motherland of our race, and Sanskrit the mother of Europe's languages: she was the mother of our philosophy; mother, through the Arabs, of much of our mathematics; mother, through the Buddha, of the ideals embodied in Christianity; mother, through the village community, of self-government and democracy. Mother India is in many ways the mother of us all.
Will Durant, American historian
Will Durant, American historian


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Hibernating squirrels give clues to stroke treatments for people
Thanks to squirrels, scientists may have found a molecule that protects the brain from stroke damage, The Telegraph reports. Hibernating ground squirrels experience a similar loss of blood flow to the brain as ischemic stroke patients, but squirrels wake up without trauma because a cellular process called SUMOylation protects their brains. Researchers report in The FASEB Journal that an enzyme called ebselen spurs this process, and even kept oxygen-deprived brain cells from dying. A quickly deliverable therapy like this could substantially improve stroke recovery, the scientists say.


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Old rules: loan relationships: connection and bad debts: acquiring bad debts
Effect of the connected persons legislation
This guidance applies to periods of account beginning before 1 January 2005
Bad debt (now impaired debt, see CFM35420), was debt of any kind that was unlikely to be paid in full. A purchaser would therefore pay less than full value for it, perhaps hoping to make a profit if the debtor recovers and could repay the debt.
A company might also buy bad debt
- because it had bought the debtor company, and wanted to replace others as the creditor for any debts owed by the debtor company, or
- as part of a restructuring of group finance, and wished to buy in debt that a group company owed to a third party lender.
In both scenarios in the current rules example at CFM35420, the creditor company is connected to the debtor in the accounting period when it buys the debt. But, under the old rules,
- Para 6(3) would have prevented the company from using the authorised arrangements for bad debts
- the creditor had to assume that the debt will be paid in full - in other words, it had to bring in its face value, not the price paid.
So if the face value of the debt was £100,000, but it was purchased for £40,000, the creditor would have needed to bring in a credit for the purchase discount of £60,000.
However, the overall economic effect is different in each scenario.
In the first scenario, where debt is purchased along with the debtor company, the old group has had the benefit of any losses incurred by DS Ltd that may have been surrendered as group relief. The new group has the debt, but no other benefits.
In the second scenario, where debt is purchased as part of group refinancing, the existing group has already benefited from any group relief for losses generated by the ailing debtor.
The old rules distinguished between the two scenarios. Under the provisions of para 6B(5)-(7) creditor companies that become connected while acquiring bad debt, as in the first scenario, were not required to bring in the full value of the debt where certain conditions are satisfied. See CFM81210 for details of the conditions and effect of the provisions in para 6B(5)-(7) worked.
See CFM81230 for a further example of how para 6(3) operated where para 6B(5)-(7) did not apply.


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South African star batsman Hashim Alma was named the country's Test cricket captain on Tuesday, replacing retiring Graeme Smith who led the side for a decade.
A "glad and humbled" Amla said he would give "all his heart" to the role, vowing to put together a "winning combination" able to return South Africa to the top of the Test rankings.
"Throughout the years I have concentrated mainly on my batting, trying to become the best batsman possible and hopefully I can still get there," Amla said. "But now I do feel it is time to act, to contribute in a team environment."
Amla, 31, who made his test debut against India in Kolkata 10 years ago, praised the work done by his predecessor, whose legacy looms large.
"I have to pay tribute to Graeme and his leadership over the 10 years that I have been involved, there was certainly a lot of value that he added."
Smith had captained South Africa in a world-record 109 Tests before announcing his retirement during the third and final Test against Australia last March.
Selectors said his replacement had been seen as a choice between three world class batsmen, Amla, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.
But it was Amla, a devout muslim who has often shied away from the public eye, who won out.
Amla captained the South African team at the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand in 2002 and was appointed captain of the Dolphins franchise early in his first-class career.
He resigned as captain after one season to concentrate on his batting.
Amla was appointed De Villiers' vice-captain of the South African ODI team in 2011 and led the side in three matches, but gave up the job last year. Amla was reappointed to that position on Tuesday.
Amla's first assignment will be to lead South Africa in two Tests in Sri Lanka during July. The 14-man Test squad for that tour was also announced Tuesday:
Alviro Petersen, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla (captain), Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (wicketkeeper), JP Duminy, Stiaan van Zyl, Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Kyle Abbott, Quinton de Kock, Dane Piedt.
A one-day international squad was also announced:
Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers (captain), JP Duminy, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Ryan McLaren, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir, Vernon Philander, Faf du Plessis, Aaron Phangiso, Beuran Hendricks.


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I am on the Avery Elle blog today with a card featuring the Favorite Person stamp set. Favorite Person includes lots of wonderful sentiments to let some person know that they are, well, your favorite and the styling of sentiments is just gorgeous and so sophisticated. Links to my Avery Elle supplies are listed below.
I stamped the sentiment with black ink before adhering it to the "XO" panel with foam tape. A few clear sequins added a little touch of sparkle.
Well that's all for me this fine Friday. Be sure to swing by the Avery Elle blog for even more inspiration from the Avery Elle team.
Thanks so much for stopping by!


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Do you need to improve your photography skills but don't know where to start? Are you unsure that your particular pictures will not hold the right lighting that can set the atmosphere? Irrespective of how much experience you might have with photography, you can never take too much advice. This post will talk about lots of great tips that may be helpful for the novice and professional photographer.
Don't let the overcast skies to sneak into your pictures. If you have excessive gray sky with your photo it would help it become look muted. If you fail to avoid capturing an overcast sky within your shot, opt for white and black as opposed to color photos. A bright, blue sky can produce a lovely backdrop so long as you are careful never to overexpose the shot.
Try different perspectives, and take original photos. If you take photographs, you need to be endeavoring to develop your own personal style. You need to show the photographed item via your viewpoint. The usual picture taken time and time again is of little interest. Seek out unique angles, and use your creative skills.
If you would like become a serious photographer, you will need a dSLR.
Here is the digital version from the venerable single-lens reflex instrument, the professional tool that explains just what the camera sees mainly because it requires a picture. The greater the camera's frame, the better it is actually for budding photographers. Try out a full-frame camera to be able to obtain the exact images you need.
Look at other photographers' benefit inspiration. When you see the job of photographers you admire, you will end up reminded of the limitless potential for your pictures.
Your arms needs to be positioned near your system if you use a camera.
Also, ensure you support the camera through the bottom and the sides. This will likely minimize shaking and create clearer shots. Along with your hands positioned with the underside of your camera and beneath the lens, it can help prevent accidentally dropping the machine.
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4. Not long after this, Captain Smith was left wounded on the field of battle,—was taken prisoner by the Turks,—and sent as a slave to a noble lady in the interior of the country.
5. He could speak Italian well, and his fair mistress was very fond of that language. She listened to accounts of his bravery, his adventures, and his misfortunes, with deepening interest; and finally sent him to her brother, a powerful bashaw, with a request that he should be treated with much kindness.
6. The proud officer was angry that his sister should trouble herself about a vile European slave; and, instead of attending to her request, he caused him to be loaded with irons, and abused in the most shameful manner.
7. During the long and tedious period of his slavery, he suffered as much as it is possible for man to endure; but at length he killed his tyrannical master, and, with great peril, escaped through the deserts into Russia.
8. His romantic genius would not long allow him to remain easy. He could not be happy unless he was engaged in daring and adventurous actions. He no sooner heard of an expedition to Virginia, under the command of Christopher Newport, than he resolved to join it.
9. He arrived in this country with the first emigrants, who settled in Jamestown, April 26, 1607. It is said this infant settlement must have perished, had it not been for the courage and ingenuity of Captain Smith.
10. Once they were all nearly dying with hunger, and the savages utterly refused to sell them any food. In this extremity, Smith stole the Indian idol, Okee, which was made of skins stuffed with moss, and would not return it until the Indians sold them as much corn as they wanted.
The same subject, continued.
1. The colony were once in imminent danger of losing their brave and intelligent friend. While exploring the source of the Chickahominy river, he imprudently left his companions, and, while alone, was seen and pursued by a party of savages. He retreated fighting, killed three Indians with his own hand, and probably would have regained his boat in safety, had he not accidentally plunged into a miry hole, from which he could not extricate himself.
2. By this accident, he was taken prisoner; and the Indians would have tortured him, and put him to death, according to their cruel customs, had not his ever-ready wit come to his aid.
3. He showed them a small ivory compass, which he had with him, and, by signs, explained many wonderful things to them, till his enemies were inspired with a most profound respect, and resolved not to kill the extraordinary man without consulting their chief.
4. He was, accordingly, brought into the presence of the king, Powhatan, who received him in a robe of raccoon skins, and seated on a kind of throne, with two beautiful young daughters at his side. After a long consultation, he was condemned to die.


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THEME I: Community, forest and wildlife ecology
Bagchi, S. (2015). Do large herbivores influence plant allocation to above- and below-ground compartments? Ecological Studies, 255, 177-185.
Baskaran, N and Sukumar, R. (2015). State of the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus 1758) and its Habitat in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India. Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation, Vol. 5, 367–378.
Biesmeijer, J.C., Madhusudan, M.D., Sankaran, M., Krishnadas, M., Baruah, D., Budruki, M., Isvaran, K., Jayapal, R., Joshi, J., Karanth, K.K., Krishnaswamy, J., Kumar, R., Mukherjee, S., Nagendra, H., Niphadkar, M., Owen, N., Page, N., Prasad, S., Quader, S., Nandini, R., Robin, V., Sait, S.M., Shah, M.A., Somanathan, H., Srinivasan, U., Sundaram, B. (2015). Perceptions of priority issues in the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems in India. Biological Conservation, 187, 201-211.
Chelliah, K. and Sukumar, R. (2015). Interplay of male traits, male mating strategies and female mate choice in the Asian elephant, Elephas maximus. Behaviour, 152, 1113–1144.
Lagendijk GDD, Thaker M, de Boer WF, Page BR, Prins HHT, Slotow R. (2015). Change in mesoherbivore browsing is mediated by elephant and hillslope position. PLoS ONE 10(6): e0128340. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0128340.
Madhusudan, M.D., Sharma, N., Raghunath, R., Baskaran, N., Bipin, C.M., Gubbi, S., Johnsingh, A.J.T., Kulkarni, J., Kumara, H.N., Mehta, P., Misra, A., Pillay, R. and Sukumar, R. (2015). Distribution, relative abundance, and conservation status of Asian elephants in Karnataka, southern India. Biological Conservation, 187, 34–40.
Naniwadekar, R., Shukla, U., Isvaran, K., and Datta, A. (2015). Reduced hornbill abundance associated with low seed arrival and altered recruitment in a hunted and logged tropical forest. PloS one, 10(3), e0120062.
Ramachandra, T.V., Subash Chandran, M.D., Joshi, N.V., and Boominathan (2015). Sustainability of livelihood resources in Central west coast, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India, Chapter 15, Section V, In: Traditional Environmental Knowledge and biodiversity, Pati R N, Shkla S, Chanza L (Eds.), Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 397-415.
Ramachandra, T.V., Subash Chandran, M.D., Joshi, N.V., Karthick, B. and Mukri, V.D. (2015). Ecohydrology of Lotic Ecosystems of Uttara Kannada, Central Western Ghats, In: Ramkumar, M., Kumaraswamy, K. and Mohanraj, R. (Eds.). Environmental management of River Basin ecosystems, Springer Earth System Sciences, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-13425-3_29.
Ramachandra, T.V., Subash Chandran, M.D., Rao, G. R, Mukri, V.D. and Joshi, N.V. (2015). Floristic diversity in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, Chapter 1, In: Biodiversity in India-Vol. 8, Pullaiah and Sandhya Rani (Eds), Regency publications, New Delhi, pp. 1-87.
Reddy, P.C. Sinha, I., Kelkar, A., Habib, F., Pradhan, S.J., Sukumar, R. and Galande, S. (2015). Comparative sequence analyses of genome and transcriptome reveal novel transcripts and variants in the Asian elephant Elephas maximus. Journal of Biosciences, 40, 891-907.
Schmidt, A. K. D. and Balakrishnan, R. (2015). Ecology of acoustic signalling and the problem of masking interference in insects. J. Comp. Physiol. A 201, 133-142. (Review article).
Sekar, N., and Sukumar, R. (2015). Asian elephants are amongst the top three frugivores of two tree species with easily edible fruit. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 31, 385–394.
Sekar, N., Lee, C., and Sukumar, R. (2015). In the elephant's seed shadow: the prospects of domestic bovids as replacement dispersers of three tropical Asian trees. Ecology, 96, 2093–2105.
Subash Chandran, M.D., Ramachandra, T.V., Joshi, N.V., Akhil, C.A., Rao, G.R. and Mukri, V.D. (2015). Conservation and Resource Augmentation of Medicinal Plants in Karikanamma Forest, Honavar Forest Division, Uttara Kannada District, Sahyadri Conservation Series 49, ENVIS Technical Report 94, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012.
THEME II: Animal behaviour and evolution
Ranganathan, Y., Bessière J-M., Borges, R. M. (2015). A coat of many scents: Cuticular hydrocarbons in multitrophic interactions of fig wasps with ants. Acta Oecologica, 67, 24-33.
Sekar, S. and Karanth, P.K. (2015). Does size matter? Comparative population genetics of two butterflies with different Wingspans. Organisms Diversity and Evolution, DOI 10.1007/s13127-015-0214-x
Agarwal, I. and Karanth, P.K. (2015). A phylogeny of the only ground-dwelling radiation of Cyrtodactylus (Squamata, Gekkonidae): diversification of Geckoella across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 82 (2015): 193-199.
Ashalakshmi, N. C., K. S. Chetan Nag, K. S., Karanth, P. K. (2015). Molecules support morphology: species status of South Indian populations of the widely distributed Hanuman langur. Springer, Conserv Genet DOI 10.1007/s10592-014-0638-4
Barley, A.J., Datta-Roy, A., Karanth, P.K. and Brown., R.M. (2015). Sun skink diversification across the Indian–Southeast Asian biogeographical interface. Journal of Biogeography, 42, .2 (2015): 292-304.
Borges, R. M. (2015). Fruit and seed Volatiles: Multiple stage settings, actors and props in an evolutionary play. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, 95: 93-104.
Borges, R. M. (2015). How mutualisms between plants and insects are stabilized. Current Science, 108(10), 1862-1868.
Borges, R. M. (2015). How to be a fig wasp parasite on the fig–fig wasp mutualism. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 8, 1–7 doi:10.1016/j.cois.2015.01.011.
Chanam, J., Kasinathan, S., Pramanik G.K., Jagdeesh, A., Joshi, K.A., and Borges, R. M. (2015). Foliar extrafloral nectar of Humboldtia brunonis (Fabaceae), a paleotropical ant-plant, is richer than phloem sap and more attractive than honeydew. Biotropica, 47:1-5.
Deepak, V. Vyas, R., Giri, V. B and Karanth, P.K. (2015). A taxonomic mystery for more than 180 years: the identity and systematic position of Brachysaura minor (Hardwicke & Gray, 1827). Vertebrate Zoology, 65 (3): 371– 381.
Gadagkar, R. (2015a). How Should Biologists Engage With Controversial Mathematical Theory? Current Science, 108, 1869-1873.
Gadagkar, R. (2015b). Referee Report For: Competition over guarding in the Arabian babbler (Turdoidessquamiceps), a cooperative breeder (version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations). F1000Research, 4, 618. doi:10.5256/f1000research.7238.r11476.
Gadagkar, R. (2015c). Cooperation. In: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, Elsevier, (ed.) Reedijk,J., Waltham, MA, pp.1-2.
Gadagkar, R. (2015d). The Family System of a Social Wasp. In: The Family Emotional System – An Integrative Concept for theory, Science and Practice. (Eds.) Noone, R.J. and Papero, D.V, Lexington Books, Boulder, pp.161-183.
Karanth, P.K. (2015). An island called India: phylogenetic patterns across multiple taxonomic groups reveal endemic radiations. Current Science, 108(10): 1847-1851.
Krishnan, A., Ghara, M., Kasinathan, S., Pramanik, G. K., Revadi, S. and Borges, R. M. (2015). Plant reproduction traits mediate tritrophic feedback effects within an obligate brood-site pollination mutualism. Oecologia,179:797-809. DOI 10.1007/s00442-015-3372-9.
Mandal, S. and Gadagkar, R. (2015). Homing abilities of the tropical primitively eusocial paper wasp Ropalidiamarginata. Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 201, 795-802. doi: 10.1007/s00359-015-1019-2.
Mitra, A., Nettimi, R.P., Ramachandran, A., Saha, P. and Gadagkar, R. (2015). Males and females of the social wasp Ropalidiamarginata do not differ in their cuticular hydrocarbon profiles and do not seem to use any long-distance volatile mate attraction cues. Insectes Sociaux, 62, 281-289.
Raghuram, H., Deb, R., Nandi, D. and Balakrishnan R. (2015). Silent katydid females are at higher risk of bat predation than acoustically signalling katydid males.Proceedings of the Royal Society. B 282: 20142319.
Rajaraman, K., Godthi, V., Pratap, R. & Balakrishnan, R. (2015). A novel acoustic-vibratory multimodal duet. Journal of Experimental Biology, 218, 3042-3050. doi:10.1242/jeb.122911.
THEME III: Human and Landscape Ecology
Anderson-Teixeira, K.J. et al. including Sukumar, R. (2015). CTFS-Forest GEO: a worldwide network monitoring forests in an era of global change. Global Change Biology, 21, 528–549.
Chanakya H.N., Shwetmala and Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Nature and extent of unauthorized waste dump sites in and around Bangalore city, J Mater Cycles Waste Management, 17(46): 1-9, DOI 10.1007/s10163-015-0423-6.
Chitra-Tarak, R., Ruiz, L., Pulla, S., Dattaraja, H.S., Suresh, H.S. and Sukumar, R. (2015). And yet it shrinks: A novel method for correcting bias in forest tree growth estimates caused by water-induced fluctuations. Forest Ecology and Management, 336, 129-136.
Han, S.S., Wang, Y.Q., Ramachandra, T.V. and Qin, B. (2015). The Impact of Spatial Parameters on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions: A Comparative Study between Cities in China and India [ARCP2011-07CMY-HAN], APN Science Bulletin, Issue 8, March 2015, pp. 6-7.
Karthick B., Nautiyal R., Kociolek, J. P., Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Two new species of Gomphonema(Bacillariophyceae) from Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India, Nova Hedwigia, Beiheft, 144, pp. 165–174.
Kumar, U., Mukhopahyay, C. and Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Multi resolution spatial data mining for assessing land use patterns, Chapter 4, In: Data mining and warehousing, SudeepElayidom (Eds), CENGAGE Learning, India Pvt Ltd., pp. 97-138.
Mondal, N. and Sukumar, R. (2015). Regeneration of juvenile woody plants after fire in a seasonally dry tropical forest of southern India. Biotropica, 47, 330–338.
Pulla, S., Ramaswami, G., Mondal, N., Chitra-Tarak, R., Suresh, H.S., Dattaraja, H.S., Vivek, P., Parthasarathy, N., Ramesh, B.R. and Sukumar, R. (2015). Assessing the resilience of global seasonally dry tropical forests. International Forestry Review, 17, 91-113.
Ramachandra, T.V., Asulabha, K.S., Sincy, V., Bhat, S. and Aithal, B.H. (2015). Wetlands: Treasure of Bangalore, ENVIS Technical Report 101, Energy & Wetlands Research Group, CES, IISc, Bangalore, India, pp.512.
Ramachandra T.V., Mahapatra, D.M., Subash Chandran, M.D., Sincy, V., Asulabha, K.S., Rao, G.R., Mukri, V.D. and Akhil, C.A. (2015). Rejuvenation and Sustainable Management of Gokarna Temple Pond - Kotiteertha, ENVIS Technical Report 99, Sahyadri Conservation series 52, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 65.
Ramachandra, T.V., Aithal, B.H. and Sreejith, K. (2015). GHG footprint of major cities in India, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 44 (2015) 473–495, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.12.036
Ramachandra, T.V. and Aithal, B.H. (2015). Wetlands: Kidneys of Bangalore's Landscape, National wetlands, 37:12-16.
Ramachandra, T.V. and Hegde, G. (2015). Appraisal of Centralised and Decentralised Energy Systems, Electrical India, 55(11): November 2015, pp.118-131.
Ramachandra, T.V. and Hegde, G. (2015). Decentralised renewable energy options for Western Ghats, MGIRED Journal, 1(1):24-43, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Energy and Development.
Ramachandra T.V. and Batra, M. (2015). Bridges Over Water:Understanding Transboundary Water Conflict, Nego-tiation and Cooperation, Second Edi-tion. Ariel Dinar et al. World Scientific Series on Environmental and Energy Economics and Policy, World Scientific Publishing Co Pte. Ltd, 5 Toh Tuck Link, Singapore, Current Science, 109(11):2139-2142.
Ramachandra, T.V., Joshi, N.V., Rao, G.R., Dhanpal, G., Gururaja, K.V., Yadav, A.S. (2015). Ecological Status of Three Micro Watersheds in Western Himalaya, Indian Forester (special Issue on Himalayan Ecology and Biodiversity), 140(4): 331-347, http://ojms.cloudapp.net/index.php/indianforester/issue/view/4162
Ramachandra. T.V. and Mahapatra, D.M. (2015). The Science of Carbon Footprint Assessment, Chapter 1, In: The Carbon Footprint Handbook, Subramanian S. KannanMuthu (Eds.), CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), pp. 3-44.
Ramachandra, T.V. and Hegde, G. (2015). Scope for decentralised energy systems in India, in Synergy with Energy, Kaushal Shah (eds.), pp. 36-43, Saket Projects, Ahmedabad.
Ramachandra, T.V., Vinay, S. and Aithal, B.H. (2015). Detrimental landuse changes in Agara-Belllandur wetland, ENVIS Technical Report 95, CES, IISc, Bangalore, India, pp. 78.
Ramachandra, T.V., Asulabha, K.S., Sincy, V., Vinay, S., Aithal, B.H., Bhat, S.P. and Mahapatra, D.M. (2015). Pathetic status of wetlands in Bangalore: Epitome of inefficient and uncoordinated Governance, ENVIS Technical Report 93, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 725.
Ramachandra, T.V., Asulabha, K.S., Sincy, V., Vinay, S., Bhat, S.P. and Aithal, B.H. (2015). Sankey Lake: Waiting for an immediate sensible action, ENVIS Technical Report 74, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 145.
Ramachandra, T.V., Vinay, S., and Aithal, B.H. (2015). Environmental Flow Assessment in Yettinaholé: Where is 24 TMC to divert?, Sahyadri Conservation Series 48, ENVIS Technical Report 91, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, pp. 65.
Ramachandra, T.V., Hegde, G., Subash Chandran, M.D., Kumar, T.A. and VishnumayanandaSwamiji (2015). SMART Ragihalli: Effort towards Self-reliant & Self-sufficient system empowering Man power (rural youth) with Appropriate Rural Technologies, ETR 90, Energy & Wetlands Research Group, CES, Indian Institute of Science , Bangalore, pp. 82.
Ramachandra, T.V., Bhat, H.R., Aithal, B.H., Rao, G.R., Bhat, S.P., Vinay S., Hegde, G., Kulkarni, G., and Mukri, V.D. (2015). Biodiversity, Ecology, Energy, Landscape Dynamics and Hydrology of Agastya Foundation Campus, Kuppam, ENVIS Technical Report 89, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 99.
Ramachandra, T.V., Bhat, S.P., Asulabha, K.S., Sincy, V., Kruthika, L. and Rahaman, M.F. (2015). Fish mortality in Jakkur lake: Causes and Remedial Measures, ENVIS Technical Report 86, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 58.
Ramachandra, T.V., Aithal, B.H., Vinay, S., Setturu, B., Asulabha, K.S., Sincy, V. and Bhat, S.P. (2015). Vanishing Lakes Interconnectivity & Violations in Valley Zone: Lack of Co-ordination among Para-State Agencies, ENVIS Technical Report 85, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 112.
Ramachandra, T.V., Subash Chandran, M.D., Joshi, N.V., Rao, G.R., Mukri, V.D. and Naik, S. (2015). Forest Status and Medicinal Flora Studies in Jankadkal and Shirgunji MPCA Area, Uttara Kannada, Sahyadri Conservation Series 46, ENVIS Technical Report 84, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, pp. 77.
Ramachandra, T.V., Ashisar, A.H., Shri ShriGangadharendraSaraswatiSamiji, Subhash Chandran, M.D., Bhat, H.R., Krishnamurthy, H., Khan, M.A., Sreevidya, Krishna,V.R., Mesta, P., Aithal, B.H., Ray, R., Mahapatra, D.M., Hegde, G., Rao, G.R., Balachandran, C., Vinay, S., Kulkarni, G., Bhat, S., Settur, B., Boominathan, M., Asulabha, K.S, Sincy, V., Tara, N.M., Naik, G., Mukri, V. and Naik, S. (2015). Conservation and Sustainable Management of Wetland Ecosystems in Western Ghats, Sahyadri Conservation Series 47, ETR 87: LAKE 2014 Proceedings, ENVIS technical report, CES, IISc, Bangalore, pp. 662.
Ramachandra, T.V., Aithal, B.H., Vinay, S., Rao, V.K. and. Joshi, N.V. (2015). Geospatial scenario based modelling of urban revolution in five major cities in India, Proceedings of 31st Annual Symposium on Space, Science and Technology, 8-9 January 2015, ISRO-IISc Space Technology Cell, pp. 15-22.
Ray, R., Subash Chandran, M.D. and Ramachandra T.V. (2015). Hydrological importance of sacred forest fragments in Central Western Ghats of India, Tropical Ecology, 56(1): 87-99.
Sellers, J.M. Aithal, B.H., Jingnan, H., Kumar, U., MingjunPeng, Ramachandra, T.V. and Yong, L. (2015). Mega-Regional Development and Environmental Change in China and India [ARCP2013-22nMY-sellers], APN Science Bulletin, Issue 4, March 2014, pp. 116-118.
Slik, F. et al. including Sukumar, R. (2015). An estimate of the number of tropical tree species. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), 112, 7472-7477.
Subash Chandran, M.D., Rao, G.R. and Ramachandra T.V. (2015). Conservation of fragmented forests in Banavasi Range, Sirsi Forest Division, Kanara Circle,, Sahyadri Conservation Series 50, ENVIS Technical Report 97, CES, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, pp. 34.
THEME IV: Climate Change
Dearing, J.A. et al. including Sukumar, R. (2015). Social-ecological systems in the Anthropocene: The need for integrating social and biophysical records at regional scales. The Anthropocene Review, 1–27 DOI: 10.1177/2053019615579128.
Rashid, I., Romshoo, S.A., Chaturvedi, R.K., Ravindranath, N.H., Sukumar, R., Jayaraman, M., Vijaya Lakshmi, T., Sharma, J. (2015). Projected Climate Change Impacts on Vegetation Distribution over Kashmir Himalayas. Climatic Change, 132, 601–613.
THEME V: Conservation Outreach, Training and Education
Gadagkar, R. (2015). Solve local problems. Nature, 521, pp.153.
Ramaswamy, K. (2015). Centre for Contemporary Studies. Connect, IISc, Volume 2, Issue 1
Aithal, B.H., Bhat, V. and Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Spatial patterns of urban growth with globalisation in India's Silicon Valley, National Conference on Open Source GIS: Opportunities and Challenges, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi.; 10/2015.
Dinesh, K.P., Vijayakumar, S.P., Channakeshavamurthy, B.H., Torsekar, V.R., Kulkarni, N.U. and Shanker, K. (2015). Systematic status of Fejervarya (Amphibia, Anura, Dicroglossidae) from South and SE Asia with the description of a new species from the Western Ghats of Peninsular India. Zootaxa.
Dutton, P.H. and Shanker, K. (2015). Genetic studies of leatherback turtles: phylogeny, phylogeography and population genetics. In: Biology of leatherback turtles (eds. J.R. Spotila et al.). Johns Hopkins Press, USA.
Namboothri, N., Swaminathan, A. and Shanker, K. (2015). Olive ridley mass nesting at Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Middle Andaman Island, Indian Ocean Turtle Newsletter 21: 7-9.
Nel, R., Shanker, K. and Hughes, G. (2015). Leatherbacks in the Indian Ocean. In: Biology of leatherback turtles (eds. J.R. Spotila et al.). Johns Hopkins Press, USA.
Ramachandra T.V., Subash Chandran, M.D., Joshi N.V., and Boominathan (2015). Sustainability of livelihood resources in Central west coast, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India, Chapter 15, Section V, In: Traditional Environmental Knowledge and biodiversity, Pati R N, Shkla S, Chanza L (Eds.), Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 397-415.
Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Tree auditing and carbon footprint of Bangalore, lecture notes of One week (5-9 Oct) compulsory training course on 'Managing Green Spaces for Urban Biodiversity and ecosystem services, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, pp. 1-4.
Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Exploration of Sustainable sources of energy, 10th august 2015, in the proceedings of One day national seminar on Recent trends in environmental biotechnology and sustainable energy, organised by PG Department of Studies in Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, pp. 1-3.
Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands. Compendium of the consultative workshop on restoring wetlands in Tamilnadu, Organised by Conservation Authority of Pallikaranai Marshland, Chennai and Tamilnadu Forest Department, pp. 1-12.
Setturu, B., Rajan, K.S. and Ramachandra, T.V. (2015). FOSS4G: FOSS4G: Prediction of forest cover transitions in Uttara Kannada, Central Western Ghats, OSGEO-India: FOSS4G 2015 - Second National Conference "Open source geospatial tools in climate change research and natural resources management" 8-10th June 2015, DEHRADUN, INDIA; 06/2015.
Shanker, K. (2015). From soup to superstar: the story of sea turtle conservation along the Indian coast. Harper Collins India.
Vijaykumar, S.P. and Shanker, K. (2015). Lizards of the Western Ghats: a distributional atlas. Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Vijaykumar, S.P., K.P. Dinesh and Shanker, K. (2015). Frogs of the Western Ghats: a distributional atlas. Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Vijaykumar, S.P. and Shanker, K. (2015). Lizards of the Western Ghats: a distributional atlas. Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.


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Eleven years ago, lymphoma patient Christine Pechera began the long road toward a cancer-free life.
She had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and told by doctors elsewhere that her lifespan likely would be measured in months, not years. Refusing to give up, she came to City of Hope for a second opinion. There, she received her first encouraging words. She began treatment soon after watching the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, an event that she'd watched as a child and that she thought she might never see again.
After undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and an autologous stem cell transplant – a procedure using her own stem cells – Pechera returned to health, only to relapse in 2005.
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Dr. Barry Rosenthal, Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, calls for caution when clearing snow by shoveling or using a snow blower.
Snow removal is a necessary winter chore, but it should be done correctly and safely. The required bending and lifting, as well as use of powered snow blowers, can put you at risk for injury.
"Snow shoveling can be especially dangerous if you have medical problems or do not exercise regularly," says Dr. Rosenthal. "If you don't think you could exercise vigorously in a gym, you shouldn't be shoveling snow in your driveway. Consider hiring someone to remove the snow."
"The most common injuries associated with snow removal include sprains and strains from shoveling, particularly in the back and shoulders, as well as lacerations and finger amputations while using snow blowers."
Tips for Snow Removal
- Dress appropriately: Light, layered, water-repellent clothing provides both ventilation and insulation. It is also important to wear the appropriate head coverings, as well as mittens or gloves and thick, warm socks. Avoid falls by wearing shoes or boots that have slip-resistant soles.
- Start early: Try to clear snow early and often. Begin shoveling/snowblowing when a light covering of snow is on the ground to avoid dealing with packed, heavy snow.
- Clear vision: Be sure you can see what you are shoveling/snowblowing. Do not let a hat or scarf block your vision. Watch for ice patches and uneven surfaces.
Tips for Snow Shoveling
- Warm-up your muscles: Shoveling can be a vigorous activity. Before you begin this physical workout, warm-up your muscles for 10 minutes with light exercise.
- Pace yourself: Snow shoveling and snow blowing are aerobic activities. Take frequent breaks and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or other signs of a heart attack, stop the activity and seek emergency care.
- Proper equipment: Use a shovel that is comfortable for your height and strength. Do not use a shovel that is too heavy or too long for you. Space your hands on the tool grip to increase your leverage.
- Proper lifting: Try to push the snow instead of lifting it. If you must lift, do it properly. Squat with your legs apart, knees bent, and back straight. Lift with your legs. Do not bend at the waist. Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it. Holding a shovelful of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine. Never remove deep snow all at once. Do it in pieces.
- Safe technique: Do not throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. This requires a twisting motion that stresses your back.
Tips for Snowblowing
- Never stick your hands in the snowblower: If snow jams the snowblower, stop the engine and wait more than 5 seconds. Use a solid object to clear wet snow or debris from the chute. Beware of the recoil of the motor and blades after the machine has been turned off.
- Proper supervision: Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running. Shut off the engine if you must walk away from the machine.
- Safe fueling: Add fuel before starting the snow blower. Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot. Do not operate the machine in an enclosed area.
- Avoid the engine: Stay away from the engine. It can become very hot and burn unprotected flesh.
- Watch the snowblower cord: If you are operating an electric snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times.
- No tampering: Do not remove safety devices, shields, or guards on switches, and keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
- Watch for motor recoil: Beware of the brief recoil of motor and blades that occurs after the machine has been turned off.
- Keep children away: Never let children operate snowblowers. Keep children 15 years of age and younger away when snowblowers are in use.
- Understand your machine: Read the instruction manual prior to using a snowblower. Be familiar with the specific safety hazards and unfamiliar features. Do not attempt to repair or maintain the snowblower without reading the instruction manual.


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The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau is warning about a pension scam where cold callers continue to target members of the public aged 50 to 60 years old to release and transfer their pension early.
Suspected firms who advertise and arrange pensions are offering investments in alternative commodities such as hotel developments or property in Cape Verde, and operate as unregulated collective investment schemes.
Often, the cold calling 'pension companies' involved are neither regulated nor qualified to give financial advice and classify themselves as a 'trustee', 'consultant' or an 'independent advisor' and offer exceptionally high return rates for investors.
Some victims have signed documents that authorises a limited company to be set up using their personal details, called a Small Self–Administered Scheme.
Call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.


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