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FIC Pre-MBA Program
The SFU MBA
Using a strongly applied approach, the full-time 12 month SFU MBA combines theory and application to provide students with an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of business. The comprehensive curriculum explores relevant topics such as sustainability, new ventures and international business.
Accelerated Pace
The 12 month academic curriculum for the SFU MBA is equivalent to most 18-24 month programs. We've compressed the schedule by eliminating extended downtimes between the three semesters and filling the time with events like the international field study trip.
Why the intensity? Your time is valuable. We treat it as such. MBA programs are expensive, not only in tuition costs but in the time they take you out of the marketplace. We have priced this program to be of rare value.
It Requires a Serious Commitment
The program immerses you in deep, thought-probing questions and extensive study. You'll attend class 15 - 18 hours each week, at least four days out of five. Plan to commit double that time - an additional 30 hours per week - for reading, projects, assignments and study. Even the semester break represents an opportunity to learn. You'll start in September, finish classes in August, and then complete an internship of four months. Invest a year, and reap the rewards for the rest of your life.
The Right Fit
We're looking for a special group of people chosen for their sharp minds and diverse backgrounds. Our successful candidates will be ready to make a difference in the world and to push themselves to their highest potential, but also understand that no one succeeds on their own. They recognize that leveraging the various strengths of their team is a crucial part of leadership. As part of this cohort, you will be expected to pull your own weight while bringing out the best in others.
The Company You'll Keep
Degrees held: Arts, Kinesiology, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Engineering, Education, Mathematics, Communication, Political Science, Music, Biochemistry, Geography, Medicine, Business, English, Philosophy
Average GMAT: 612
Average Age: 28.5
Women: 53%
Average Work Experience: 5.5 years
Typical Countries of Origin: Canada, India, China, USA, Mexico, Iran, Brazil, Peru, Pakistan, Lebanon
Why take the SFU MBA?
- Study at a highly ranked school
- The Beedie School of Business is highly ranked in Canada and the world. The School was ranked among the top 75 worldwide in the category of economics/business in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities
- Become a future leader
- The SFU MBA is designed to facilitate team work and leadership as shown by our great record in Business Case Competitions against the world's leading business schools.
- Live in a great city
- We are located in Vancouver, one of the world's most liveable cities. The region is a gateway to the Asia Pacific and an emerging knowledge centre, and provides a dynamic setting in which to research, study and learn.
- Obtain valuable work experience
- At the end of the academic component of the MBA, you benefit from a 3 month paid internship.
- Make the most of your valuable time
- The academic component of the SFU MBA is designed to be completed in 12 months
To find out more about the SFU MBA click here.
The FIC Pre-MBA
The 16-week program at FIC is designed to prepare you for the challenges of studying in an elite MBA program at a top Canadian university. FIC's small class sizes results in you receiving extensive support and more personal attention from your professors. Due to the comprehensive foundation available during the Pre-MBA the GMAT and IELTS requirements are slightly lower than the requirements for direct admission to the MBA.
Successful applicants will receive a combined Letter of Offer for the Pre-MBA at FIC and MBA at SFU, your transfer to the MBA program is guaranteed upon completing the PRE-MBA with a GPA of 3.0.
The Beedie School of Business
The Beedie School of Business is one of the leading Business Schools in Canada. The Beedie School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). Only 1 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved these valued seals of quality.
SFU Beedie School of Business: Full-Time MBA
Your Pathway to Simon Fraser University
|Normal Duration
|Total Program Fee
Pre-MBA Program
1 term
Pre MBA Program
Summer Semester
- Intercultural Issues in Graduate Communications
- Introduction to Business Skills: Statistics and Accounting
- Introduction to Collaborative Work Environments
- Academic Literacy in Context: Business Writing
- Case Competition Capstone
SFU Master of Business Administration
Fall Semester
- Business Ethics
- Data and Decisions
- Managerial Economics
- Managing People
- Financial Management
- Financial/Managerial Accounting
Spring Semester
- Marketing
- Managing Information Systems
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Negotiations
- Managing a Globalized Workforce
- Managing Global Enterprises
Inter Semester Spring/Summer
- International Study Tour
Summer Semester
- Operations
- Sustainability
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and Creativity in Business
- Business Strategy
Fall Semester
- Internships
For more information on SFU's MBA, visit beedie.sfu.ca/mba
Potential career paths
- Accountant
- Advertising Executive
- Banker
- Entrepreneur
- Finance Analyst
- Human Resource Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Management Consultant
- Marketer
- Recruiter
- Systems Analyst
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with a competitive Grade
- 500 GMAT score
- 6.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no band below 6.0) Or TOEFL 88 (with no subscore below 20)
- 2.5 years of work experience
- Successful Skype interview with Beedie School of Business
To Apply
Please download and complete the Application Form and email to email@example.com with the following:
- Copy of degree certificate and transcripts
- Copy of GMAT certificate
- Reference letter(s) covering at least 2.5 years of employment
- IELTS certificate (if applicable)
- Self-evaluation and educational objectives questionnaire
More programs at FIC
- Foundation Programs
- UTP Stage I
- Undergraduate Programs
- FIC Associate of Arts Degree
- UTP Stage II: Arts and Social Sciences
- UTP Stage II: Business Administration
- UTP Stage II: Communication and Business
- UTP Stage II: Communication, Art and Technology
- UTP Stage II: Computing Science
- UTP Stage II: Engineering Science
- UTP Stage II: Environment
- UTP Stage II: Health Sciences
- Graduate Programs
- FIC Pre-Master's Program in Engineering
- FIC Pre-MBA Program


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Two Christmases ago I gave Dave a paper gift bag. Inside it was a handful of fat quarters, half a yard of interfacing and a velcro strip. Also, the pattern for the Family Passport Wallet.
For the past 23 years, we've been traveling with our passports and boarding passes in this:
Awful, right? I'd intended to make the new travel wallet and give it to Dave that Christmas, but that didn't happen what with December being December … and also Christmas. So he got all the materials in a baggie, along with the promise that I would sew it as soon as I could.
Fast forward a year and a half and I'm visiting Kelli for the weekend. I know I can take one small sewing project with me, and the travel wallet it was!
With its clean lines and many pockets, this project is all about neat pinning, carefully ironing and precise stitching. It sewed up in an afternoon over a glass of wine and a bowl of guacamole and tortilla chips.
I am very happy with the result!

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So this food fast has been ridiculous
I could go into all the details of why, but then I'd be continuing to take the focus off of God and I can't keep getting stuck in the trap that Katie from CardiganWay describes on LifeWay today.
So I'm going to keep this one simple w/a brief update and a longer re-focusing proposal
10 days.
That's how long I lasted eating only 10 foods.
Because of digestion issues, obsession over food, and realizing I had not ushered anymore of God into the void that I had made from food.
My intentions were good…but the result was ugly
So, here we are – 4 days later from the switch and our focus is clearer and more Christ-like
We are now tracking all of our eating and exercise on Myfitnesspal.com
We are discussing the importance of exercise in our weekly and daily life – not only for our physical health, but our mental and emotional health as well
We are still fasting from some foods (desserts and coffee) . . . but not all of them!
Most importantly, we are memorizing the WORD
Phillipians 4:8
1 Peter 1:13-16
1 Timothy 4:7-8
The Fruits of the Spirit
The Armor of God
Romans 12:18
(just to name a few to encourage you to join with us!)
And we are spending a lot of time talking
We're in preparation for doing a Marriage Challenge next (the month of April)
We want to take back our intentions to becoming more like Christ from "a feat to conquer, a hill that I climb up, determined to stake my flag at its pinnacle," as Katie so eloquently stated earlier today
If you haven't left because of my annoying posts and reposts about those 10 dang foods, THANK YOU, for sticking around 🙂
I ask for your grace and forgiveness as we try to pull ourselves out of the mud that we've allowed these good intentions to dissolve into


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So in my ongoing quest to get everyone moving this summer...
(choosen by Juju)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Posted by Nicole Marie at 10:57 AM
Labels: Tunesday
9 comments:
Stopping by from SITS!ReplyDelete
Love Madagascar 2...we watch with Pie all the time. She loves all the color and action!ReplyDelete
this plays over and over in my house.........i love it too!!!!!ReplyDelete
My kids love Madagascar espcially this song....ReplyDelete
Yes! We all love dancing together to that one.ReplyDelete
That song always gets us moving too!ReplyDelete
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I just watched the whole video with my kids! We love Madagascar!! Thanks for stopping by, and I am glad I was able to check out your bloggy too!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 5:43 PM
I gotta admit..that's a catchy one.ReplyDelete
Hi there...found you on SITSReplyDelete
Wow! I've never seen this video. Too funny.
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Easter service marks Colorado massacre centennial
April 24, 2014
TRINIDAD — Linda Linville climbed down the steep stone steps into the dugout on the southern Colorado prairie Sunday where one branch of her family was wiped out in one day 100 years ago.
Her great aunt, her unborn baby and two children died in a fire that broke out during a battle between coal miners striking against John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and the Colorado National Guard in what became known as the Ludlow Massacre. Twenty-seven-year-old Cedilena Costa, 4-year-old Lucy and 6-year-old Onofrio suffocated from the smoke as they hid below ground to escape the battle. Linville said Cedilena's husband, Charlie Costa, was captured and shot in the head that day and never knew his family's fate.
"Anyone who says they died in vain is wrong," said Linville, a retired history teacher from Corona, Calif., referring to the fact that the miners eventually ended up going back to work without winning any of their demands.
The massacre and battle left 21 people dead, including the Greek-American union leader Louis Tikas, and set off 10 days of civil war in which the miners killed 30 mine guards, supervisors and strikebreakers. They surrendered only after President Woodrow Wilson sent federal troops to the state.
The deaths drew national attention to the long running strike and forced Rockefeller to take a public role in Colorado Fuel & Iron. He instituted a company union and grievance system, which the miners later rejected when the won a right to unionize on their own during the New Deal. The massacre and the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist fire in 1911 are credited with the helping win the eventual passage of the 1935 National Labor Relations Act.
Linville and over 100 others — including members of the United Mine Workers of America wearing the red bandanas the strikers wore — gathered at the site of the former Ludlow tent colony to mark the massacre's 100th anniversary with a Greek Orthodox Easter service. It was very similar to the one the miners, who came from a variety of countries, shared in 100 years ago with the Greek strikers the day before the massacre. In a coincidental reminder of Ludlow's international community, the Easter service will include the traditional reading of the Gospel story in many languages to symbolize the universality of its message.
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The service was low-key, with participants seated on folding chairs and wooden picnic tables underneath a pavilion near the railroad tracks. No statewide elected officials attended.
Just yards away from the memorial to the miners and dugout, the crowd held candles and listened and repeated the liturgy focusing on joy over Christ's resurrection.


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It's that time of the week again! Friday, that is, when I give a little love to my parochial little slice of the Internet by sharing some of my favourite links for the week.
Last fall, KJV-onlyist and net.crank Steven Anderson sat down with James White for a two-and-a-half-hour interview about the translation and transmission of the Bible, for a documentary titled New World Order Bible Versions. He promptly abused the interview by using a snippet of it in the trailer, making White look ominious, with spooky music and everything.
However, he did promise to make the full interview available, and as White says, he kept his word. I've been holding off watching the documentary until this came along. It looks like Anderson is trying to position himself as the next Gail Riplinger or KJV-only darling. Frankly, I'll always fondly remember him as the perpetrator of the infamous "pisseth against the wall" sermon, or the crackpot who antagonized border guards and screamed like a little girl when he got detained and tazed. Fast forward to about 1:00, and enjoy:
This was fun: Wired writer Mat Honan tried an experiment, hitting "like" on everything he saw on Facebook, then watched in horror at what it did to his timeline:
My News Feed took on an entirely new character in a surprisingly short amount of time. After checking in and liking a bunch of stuff over the course of an hour, there were no human beings in my feed anymore. It became about brands and messaging, rather than humans with messages.
Likewise, content mills rose to the top. Nearly my entire feed was given over to Upworthy and the Huffington Post. As I went to bed that first night and scrolled through my News Feed, the updates I saw were (in order): Huffington Post, Upworthy, Huffington Post, Upworthy, a Levi's ad, Space.com, Huffington Post, Upworthy, The Verge, Huffington Post, Space.com, Upworthy, Space.com.
[Read I Liked Everything I Saw on Facebook for Two Days. Here' What It Did to Me]
The morals of the story: a) be careful what you approve of, and b) know what your tools do.
Joe Carter at The Gospel Coalition posted a plea for critical thinking when it comes to news from the Middle East:
Over the weekend social media sites exploded with outrage over reports that the Islamic militant group ISIS was beheading Christian children in Iraq. The news is horrific and disturbing—but is it true? . . .
As Christians, we have a duty to champion the truth. We should avoid spreading unsubstantiated claims and inflaming dread and panic by playing on people's natural disgust of harm to children. ISIS is an organization that has committed heinous acts of violence and violated the human rights of many of our fellow believers. But we must not partake in the spreading of lies, even if it is against our enemies.
In other words: Don't take media rumours at their word, don't be led by your emotions, and don't lie about an enemy that's already bad enough, to make them out to be worse than they actually are. Sound advice, which makes the rather severe pushback in the comments all the more surprising.
In the past week we have lost two Hollywood legends: Robin Williams, who died this Monday, tragically by his own hand; and sultry actress and widow of Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. Steve at Triablogue argues that "her legend was based entirely on three classic films from the 1940s which she made with Bogart." I think he's overstating his case, considering that Bacall had a lengthy career comprising both classic and not-so-classic movies, which is arguably par for the course for any star of the screen, legendary or not. (By contrast, for example, James Dean's reputation does rest on three films: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, in addition to a few uncredited roles and a couple dozen television appearances.) Steve does rightly note how good Bacall and Bogey were together and why, in his poignant final paragraph:
Audiences enjoy watching screen couples who obviously enjoy each other. There's an element of common grace to this. They may not be admirable people in real life, but they project a certain ideal. God made men and women for each other.
[Read Bogey & Bacall]
Finally, last week I mentioned a podcast I had recently discovered about design: 99% Invisible. No sooner do I point it out, than its very next episode presents one of the most intriguing documentaries I have ever heard: The Sound of Sports, originally broadcast on BBC Radio in 2011. It's about how sound designers engineer the sound of sports brodcasts to heighten the experience for viewers. Usually this can be accomplished with a lot of well-placed microphones, but sometimes they will "sweeten" the sound with added "production value." Thanks to live TV, you can feel like you're actually there—even if the experience is nothing like being there.
That's the ball game! Until next time, Share and Enjoy.


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As students we have too few opportunities to share ideas on the topics and current events that matter to us. We all come from interesting personal and professional backgrounds, and care deeply about or worked on issues in public policy that for some reason aren't elicited in an intro course.
So...the Woodrow Wilson Action Committee (WWAC) is relaunching 14 Points, the Woodrow Wilson School's very own student-run policy blog. All content is produced by WWS students: MPAs, MPPs, PhDs, and undergraduates. (Note though that the views expressed here belong to the individual contributors and not to Princeton University or the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.)
The goal is for Woos to share their thoughts and recommendations on topics of their interest and expertise, in order to add to the larger public policy discourse and escape the confines of coursework and assignment-writing, which often elide reflection on up-to-the-minute issues in public policy.
With that, enjoy reading, contributing, commenting and--we hope--even possibly learning something. Thanks for visiting!
Jordan Reimer
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
Kerry Brennan


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Glades Day running back Kelvin Taylor rested the second half against Jupiter Christian on Friday, but not before he rushed 12 times for 158 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-0 win.
It was a relatively quiet night for the senior now has 884 yards rushing this season, giving him a four-year high school rushing total of 9,080 heading into this Friday's game at Yulee, which features its own highly touted running back -- Derrick Henry. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be nationally televised on ESPNU.
Taylor needs 2,153 yards to establish a new national career high school rushing record. Taylor's rushing total as an eight-grader (1,584 yards) doesn't count toward the record, but it does toward the state of Florida record he seized last season from Emmitt Smith. Taylor now has 10,664 career yards from eighth grade through the first four games of this season.
Henry has 9,255 career yards and passed Smith to move into second place all-time with a state-record 502 yards rushing Friday night against Jacksonville Jackson.
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Strategic Overview of the Adhesives Market in India, Forecast to 2020
The study aims to analyse the adhesives market in India for 2015 and the trends until 2020.
Research Scope
Global market overview
India market analysis and end-user outlook
Classification of adhesives and new emerging applications
Growth drivers and restraints for the market
Impact of Mega Trends on the adhesives market in India
The research service provides an overview of the global and Indian adhesives market for 2015. Countries such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to drive the demand for adhesives; application-wise, construction, automotive, and packaging industries will drive the global market.
Indian adhesives market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6%, mainly driven by technological advancements and infrastructure growth. Macroeconomic factors such as low per capita consumption and increasing disposable income will act as catalysts for the growth of the adhesives market in India.
The study also provides a brief profile of the major competitors in the Indian market. Pidilite is the market leader in the domestic market, followed by Henkel, Sika, and other multinational companies such as 3M, Huntsman, HB Fuller, and Bostik.
Packaging is the largest market for adhesives, followed by applications in building and construction and automotive. Consumer/Do-it-Yourself segment that includes applications such as decorative films, hobby supplies, and stationery products also has a considerable market in India. In terms of adhesive type, water-based adhesives will continue to dominate the market and will have the highest growth rate until 2020.
The research service also discusses innovative technologies that will find use in new emerging applications. It also discusses present and future trends in end-user industries and provides the Mega Trends and their impact on the adhesives market. The study also provides strategic imperatives and critical success factors for industry players and investors targeting the adhesives market in India. Growth opportunities in India such as infrastructure growth, growth in packaging industry driven by food and beverage market, and new emerging application segments such as aerospace and electronics have also been discussed.
Macroeconomic growth levers and government initiatives such as Make in India, Smart Cities project, and Digital India have also been mentioned as playing an important role in driving the adhesives market in India. The base year for the study is 2015, with the forecast period being 2016 to 2020.
Key Questions this Study will Answer
1. What was the total market size for adhesives in India in 2015?
2. What are the major drivers and restraints for the market in India?
3. Who are the major players in the adhesives market in India and what is their market share?
4. What is the impact of macroeconomic factors and Mega Trends on the market?
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Legislation: House Bill 180
Sponsors: Representatives Zach Fansler (D) and Sam Kito (D)
Introduced on March 14, 2017, HB 180 requires businesses that receive, store, transmit, buy or sell, exchange or convert, control, issue, or administer virtual currencies to obtain a money transmission license from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development ("Department"). The bill adds new requirements to the license application procedure, including the submission of each control person's fingerprints so that the appropriate agencies can obtain "a report of criminal justice information and a national criminal history record check," and personal history and experience information sufficient to allow the Department to obtain a credit report from a consumer reporting agency and information related to any administrative, civil, or criminal findings by a governmental jurisdiction.
In addition to the foregoing, similar to the original bill, the Department is required to "investigate the applicant's financial condition and responsibility, financial and business experience, competence, character, and general fitness." This investigation can occur at the applicant's place of business and the applicant must pay for the reasonable costs of the site visit.
The Bill caps the surety bond requirement at $1,000,000.
HB 180 also adds insurance companies, title insurance companies, escrow agents, and attorneys to the list of entities/persons excluded the licensing requirements.
The Bill has been referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee for further deliberation.
Legislation: House Bill 2417
Sponsor: Representative Jeff Weninger (R)
Introduced on February 7, 2017, HB 2417 provides that executable distributed code contracts written on a blockchain are essentially equivalent to all other forms of contracts. The bill states that transactions based on these self-executing contracts could not be "denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability" because of the executable distributed code contracts term. Further, any signature recorded on the blockchain would be equated to a legal signature under Arizona law and would be "considered to be in an electronic format and to be an electronic record." Lastly, the bill states individuals who own or have the right to use information they place on the blockchain retain those rights. The Arizona House and Senate passed the bill and it has been signed by Governor Doug Ducey.
Legislation: House Bill 2216
Sponsor: Representative Paul Boyer (R)
Introduced on January 17, 2017, and signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey on April 18, 2017 after being passed by the Arizona House and Senate, HB 2216 makes it "unlawful to require a person to use or be subject to electronic firearm tracking technology or to disclose any identifiable information about the person or the person's firearm for the purpose of using electronic firearm tracking technology." Electronic firearm tracking technology is defined as "a platform, system or device or a group of systems or devices that uses a shared ledger, distributed ledger or blockchain technology or any other similar form of technology or electronic database for the purpose of storing information in a decentralized or centralized way, that is not owned or controlled by any single person or entity and that is used to locate or control the use of a firearm." The bill allows for two exceptions to this ban: (1) "a law enforcement officer who obtains a [valid] search warrant and who uses electronic firearm tracking technology to locate a person or a firearm that is the subject of a criminal investigation." and (2) "if the owner [of a firearm] consents in writing to the use of electronic firearm tracking technology on that owner's firearm."
In response to the multiple shootings involving law enforcement personnel in 2016, a university professor, project manager, and software developer designed the Glockchain, a new firearm that uses blockchain technology to track when it is fired. The firearm creates a record each time it is drawn or fired on a transparent and unalterable blockchain, so that firearm used by police personnel will be used to make departments more accountable. Proponents of this technology point to the accountability it will create for police officers and other shooters. However, supporters of the bill raised privacy concerns.
Legislation: Senate Bill 741
Sponsor: Senator Tony Mendoza (D)
Introduced on February 17, 2017, SB 741 prohibits the selling of raffle tickets in exchange for cryptocurrency. The bill applies to raffles "conducted by an eligible organization for the purpose of directly supporting beneficial or charitable purposes or financially supporting another private, nonprofit eligible organization [] that performs beneficial or charitable purposes." An eligible organization is defined as a "private, nonprofit organization established by, or affiliated with, a district agricultural association, county fair association, or citrus fruit fair association." The bill also prohibits operating or conducting raffles over the Internet. Although the bill does not explain the basis for the cryptocurrency and Internet raffle prohibitions, it is possible that the bill's proponents are concerned about cybersecurity and identity issues raised when raffles are not conducted using readily verifiable payment methods in a physical location within the state.
Legislation: Assembly Bill 1123
Sponsor: Assemblymember Matt Dababneh (D)
On March 30, 2017, AB 1123, which had previously not concerned virtual currency at all, was amended to set forth a proposed virtual currency licensing scheme. If passed, the Bill would enact the Virtual Currency Act that would require virtual currency businesses to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Business Oversight ("Commissioner") in order to operate within the state. The bill defines a virtual currency business as any entity that "maintains full custody or control of virtual currency in this state on behalf of others." To apply for a license, businesses would be required to submit a lengthy 19-section application form and pay a $5,000 initial application fee. Additionally, after a license is granted, the business would have to pay a license renewal fee ($2,500), costs associated with conducting an annual assessment ($75/hour for each examiner), and a fee based upon the number of branch offices located in the state ($125/location).
The Bill requires virtual currency businesses to maintain capital in an amount determined by the Commissioner to "ensure the safety and soundness of the licensee and maintain consumer protection and its ongoing operations." The Bill also gives the Commissioner the discretion to determine the amount of a bond or trust account that each licensee is required to maintain "for the benefit of its customers," and which has to be in US dollars.
The Bill also requires licensed businesses to provide consumers with a specific consumer protection disclosure as well as a receipt containing the licensee's name and contact information; type, value, date, and time of the transaction; type and amount of any fees charged; exchange rate, if applicable; refund policy statement; and any additional information the Commissioner may require.
The Bill also allows businesses that pose low or no risk to consumers, as determined by the Commissioner, and that operate with less than $1 million in outstanding obligations to pay a $500 application fee for a two-year provisional license. In making its determination, the Commissioner is required to consider a non-exhaustive list of factors, including the business' nature and scope; the anticipated volume of business; the nature and scope of the risks to consumers; the measures already taken to mitigate or limit the risks the business presents; and whether the business is simultaneously regulated/authorized by another governmental entity. To ensure that applicants are providing ample consumer protection, the Commissioner may also require that the business adhere to risk-based performance standards related to safety, soundness, and consumer protection.
The Bill provides exemptions from licensing for certain public and private entities: governments at all levels and their agents and instrumentalities; the US Postal Service; commercial/industrial banks; those licensed as money transmitters under California's Money Transmission Act; merchants/consumers that use virtual currency solely for purchasing or selling goods or services; and businesses engaged solely in "transactions in which the recipient of virtual currency is an agent of the payee pursuant to a preexisting written contract and delivery of the virtual currency to the agent satisfies the payor's obligation to the payee."
The Commissioner retains the right to examine a licensee's business practices at any time in addition to an annual review. Further, the Bill requires businesses to file a report with the Commissioner within five business days upon (1) the filing of a petition for bankruptcy or reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code; (2) the filing of a petition for receivership or for the commencement of judicial/administrative proceedings for dissolution or reorganization; (3) the commencement of revocation or suspension proceedings of a license of the virtual currency business; (4) the cancellation or impairment of the licensee's bond or trust account; or (5) a felony charge or conviction of an executive officer, manager, director, or person in control of the licensee.
In the event that a virtual currency business is not abiding by the statute, the Bill includes an enforcement process whereby the licensee can surrender its license voluntarily or the Commissioner can offer informal guidance, suspend or revoke a license, or order the business to end its operations.
Legislation: House Bill 1481
Sponsors: Representatives Chris Lee (D) and Mark Nakashima (D)
Introduced on January 25, HB 1481 "establish[es] a working group consisting of representation from the public and private sectors to examine, educate, and promote best practices for enabling blockchain technology to benefit local industries, residents, and the State of Hawaii." Section two of the bill identifies the primary functions of the working group: (1) to study the uses of blockchain technology, and (2) to develop methods of providing education on blockchain technology. If the bill is approved, the working group will compile a report for the legislature.
The bill arose out of a desire to ensure that Hawaii's tourism industry has the ability to serve tourists who prefer to use virtual currency: "A large portion of Hawaii's tourism market comes from Asia where the use of bitcoin as a virtual currency is expanding. Hawaii has the unique opportunity to explore the use of blockchain technology to make it easier for visitors to consume local goods and services and to drive the tourism economy." On February 22, 2017, the Hawaii House Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that the Hawaii House of Representatives pass HB 1481 without any amendments. The entire House will now consider the bill.
Legislation: House Resolution 120
Sponsor: Representative Michael Zalewski (D)
Introduced on February 8, 2017, H.Res. 120 creates a Legislative Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Task Force to "study how and if [s]tate, county, and municipal governments can benefit from a transition to a blockchain based system for recordkeeping and service delivery." The resolution calls for a report of findings and recommendations to be presented to the General Assembly before January 1, 2018, that includes an analysis of the following:
- Opportunities and risks associated with using blockchain and distributed ledger technology;
- Different types of blockchains, both public and private, and different consensus algorithms;
- Projects and use cases currently under development in other states and nations, and how those cases could be applied in Illinois;
- How current State laws can be modified to support secure, paperless recordkeeping;
- The State Public Key Infrastructure and digital signatures; and
- Official reports and recommendations from the Illinois Blockchain Initiative; and be it further."
Recognizing that "nations and municipalities across the world are studying and implementing government reforms that bolster trust and reduce bureaucracy through verifiable open source blockchain technology in a variety of use cases from medical records, land records, banking, and property auctions," Illinois recently created the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, which promotes a "collaborative regulatory exchange with technology firms, software developers, and service providers, so that if regulation is needed, it will be the product of a collaborative and proactive approach, with the goal of encouraging economic development through innovation." Illinois has been a leader in incorporating blockchain technology into its public sector, and H. Res. 120 is the next step in exploring and hopefully implementing innovative blockchain-based use cases and meaningful legislation.
Legislation: Maine Senate Paper 305
Sponsors: Senator Eric Brakey (R) and Senator Garrett Mason (R)
Maine Senators Brakey and Mason introduced a legislative proposal to study the use of blockchain technology for election purposes. S. P. 305 calls for a commission to "study the potential uses for blockchain technology to support and enhance Maine's current paper ballot election system for the purpose of improving paper ballot security, increasing election transparency and reducing costs." If approved, the commission would consist of bipartisan legislators from the Senate and House as well as representatives from the offices of the Secretary of State and Attorney General. At the end of the study, the commission is to submit a report that "includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested legislation, for presentation to the Second Regular Session of the 128th Legislature" by December 6, 2017.
Legislation: Senate Bill 398
Sponsor: Senator Ben Kieckhefer (R)
Introduced on March 20, 2017, SB 398 amends the Nevada Revised Statutes to add provisions relating to the use of blockchain technology. The bill, which was amended on April 24, 2017, adds a definition for blockchain ("an electronic record created by the use of a decentralized method by multiple parties to verify and store a digital record of transactions which is secured by the use of a cryptographic hash of previous transaction information") to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Chapter 719 of the NRS.
Section three of the bill includes blockchain records within the meaning of electronic records, which gives legal effect to executable distributed code contracts, records, and signatures, and the evidence of such on a blockchain. If passed, this bill will prohibit the exclusion of blockchain evidence from a "proceeding" on the basis that a blockchain was used to create it. The bill also states that submitting a blockchain record satisfies any legal writing or signature requirement.
The bill also amends Chapters 244 and 268 of the NRS to prohibit local governments from: "(1) imposing a tax or fee on the use of a blockchain; (2) requiring a certificate, license or permit to use a blockchain; and (3) imposing any other requirement relating to the use of a blockchain," but does not prohibit "a county from using a blockchain in the performance of its powers or duties."
The bill, as amended, was unanimously passed by the Nevada Senate on April 25, 2017, and sent to the Assembly, where it was amended under Assembly Amendment 681 to change the definition of "blockchain" in the bill to:
"An electronic record of transactions or other data which is:
- Uniformly ordered;
- Redundantly maintained or processed by one or more computers or machines to guarantee the consistency or nonrepudiation of the recorded transactions or other data; and
- Validated by the use of cryptography."
The bill was declared an emergency measure under the Nevada Constitution before being passed, as further amended, by the Assembly on May 26, 2017. The Senate concurred in the Assembly's amendments on May 30, 2017, and the bill was approved by Governor Brian Sandoval on June 5, 2017.
New Hampshire
Legislation: House Bill 436
Sponsors: Representatives Barbara Biggie (R) and Keith Ammon (R)
On March 8, 2017, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed an amended version of House Bill 436 ("HB 436"), with a vote of 185-170. The original version of HB 436, introduced on January 5, 2017, sought to amend New Hampshire's Licensing of Money Transmitters statute (Chapter 399-G of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes) to specifically exempt businesses engaged in virtual currency transactions.
Thereafter, the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee amended the bill changing the language of the exemption to exclude "persons who engage in the business of selling or issuing payment instruments or stored value solely in the form of convertible virtual currency; or receive convertible virtual currency for transmission to another location" from the licensing requirement. Additionally, unlike the original version, the amended version adds a statement that virtual currency-related businesses would be subject to the New Hampshire Regulation of Business Practices for Consumer Protection.
HB 436, as amended, will benefit a wide range of virtual currency start-ups and small businesses as they are currently required to obtain a money transmitter license, and satisfy the various, obligations for money transmitter businesses (including strenuous capital requirements and reporting/recordkeeping requirements). Easing those restrictions will allow these companies to focus their resources on innovation.
The bill was passed by the New Hampshire Senate on April 20, 2017, and signed by Governor Chris Sununu on June 7, 2017.
Legislation: Texas House Joint Resolution 89
Sponsor: Representative Matt Schaefer (R)
Filed on March 2, 2017, H. J. Res. 89 proposes a constitutional amendment "relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange." The amendment states that the "right of the people to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange, including cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, or scrip, when trading and contracting for goods and services shall not be infringed. No government shall prohibit or encumber the ownership or holding of any form or amount of money or other currency." Under Texas's constitution amendment procedure, the measure will be placed on the general election ballot if it is passed by at least 2/3 majority in both the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. If that ultimately occurs and the voters approve it, Texas will be the first state to establish constitutional virtual currency rights that would limit subsequent regulation efforts.
Legislation: Senate Bill 59
Sponsor: Senator Ann Cummings (D), Representative William Frank (D)
Introduced on February 1, 2017, SB 59 focuses on the need "to amend and establish laws pertaining to consumer litigation funding companies; licensed lenders; money servicers; debt adjusters; and loan servicers." To accomplish that, the bill adds a definition of virtual currency to the state's money services statute (8 V.S.A. § 2500 et seq.): "stored value that (A) can be a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value; (B) has an equivalent value in money or acts as a substitute for money; (C) may be centralized or decentralized; and (D) can be exchanged for money or other convertible virtual currency."
The bill also seeks to amend 8 V.S.A. §2540 of the Vermont money services statute, which addresses permissible investments. Currently, the statute requires a licensee to "maintain at all times permissible investments that have a market value computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of not less than the aggregate amount of all of its outstanding payment instruments and stored-value obligations issued or sold and money transmitted by the licensee or its authorized delegates." SB 59 amends the statute to include virtual currency owned by the licensee as a permissible investment to the "extent of outstanding transmission obligations received by the licensee in identical denomination of virtual currency."
Legislation: Washington Senate Bill 5031
Sponsors: Senators Jan Angel (R) and Mark Mullet (D)
Introduced on January 10, 2017, SB 5031 "revises the uniform money services act with regard to licensing and enforcement provisions applicable to money transmitters and currency exchanges." The bill, which was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on April 17, 2017 and goes into effect on July 23, 2017, requires a virtual currency business to obtain a money transmitter license or operate as an authorized delegate of a licensed money transmitter before engaging in the business of money transmission or advertising, soliciting, or holding itself out as providing money transmission services. In addition to applicable fees, applicants must also cover the cost of any onsite investigation conducted by the Director of Financial Institutions ("Director") or its designee. The bill provides exemptions from licensing for certain public and private entities, including governments at all levels and their agents and instrumentalities, attorneys, insurance/title insurance companies, financial institutions, and investment advisors/securities broker-dealers.
Section four of the bill outlines the information that an applicant must provide as part of the application process, which includes a) personal and business identification information; b) information concerning criminal convictions from the preceding ten years; c) a description of money transmission services previously provided; d) a list of proposed authorized delegates or other people authorized by a licensee to represent him/her; e) a list of other money transmitter licenses; f) information relating to previous disciplinary action taken related to money transmission; and g) a description of the source of funds and credit that will be used to provide money transmission services.
The bill requires businesses that store virtual currency on behalf of others to provide the Director with a "third-party security audit of all electronic information and data systems." The bill requires licensees to maintain a surety bond for a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $550,000 based on the previous year's money transmission dollar volume and payment instrument dollar volume. The Director has the discretion to increase the bond requirement up to a maximum of $1 million based on the "nature and volume of business activities and the financial health of the company." Online currency exchange licensees must "maintain a surety bond in an amount based on the previous year's currency exchange dollar volume," with a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. The bond must cover claims for at least five years after a licensee has violated the bill or has stopped providing money/online currency exchange services. Failure to maintain a surety bond may lead to a cease and desist order.
In addition to a surety requirement, the bill requires licensees to abide by several requirements to maintain their licenses, including submitting accurate annual reports, paying annual assessments, maintaining a specific amount of permissible investments, providing reporting to other government agencies, and reporting any changes in their businesses. Further, licensees must provide specific disclosures to anyone inquiring about the use of their products or services, such as a fee/charges schedule, a statement as to whether the product or service provided is insured or guaranteed by a US agency, a statement that the transfer of virtual currency is irrevocable, and a notice describing the licensee's liability for certain actions.
Legislation: Senate Bill 5264
Sponsors: Senators Steve Conway (D) and Ann Rivers (R)
Introduced on January 18, 2017, SB 5264 seeks to amend Washington's Uniform Controlled Substances Act to restrict the use of virtual currency for the purposes of marijuana sale and distribution. The bill "prohibits a marijuana producer, processor, or retail outlet from paying with or accepting virtual currency for the purchase or sale of marijuana or marijuana products."
After being introduced in the Washington Senate, it was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Sports Committee, which held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. Proponents of the bill worry that permitting the use of an unregulated virtual currency will hinder the state's goal of financial transparency within the marijuana industry. However, marijuana business owners and others oppose the measure because they believe that virtual currency can offset the increasing number of marijuana shop robberies due to the industry's current reliance on cash.
West Virginia
Legislation: House Bill 2585
Sponsors: Delegate Erikka Storch (R), Delegate Karen Arvon (R), Delegate William Romine (R), Delegate Allen Evans (R), Delegate Marty Gearheart (R), Delegate Clif Moore (D), Delegate Martin Atkinson (R), Delegate Mark Zatezalo (R), Delegate John Shott (R), Delegate Roger Hanshaw (R), Delegate Tony Lewis (R)
Introduced on February 21, 2017, HB 2585 amends West Virginia's penal code to add an article relating to laundering proceeds from specified criminal activities. The bill covers financial transactions using various monetary instruments, including cryptocurrency, defined as "digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, and which operates independently of a central bank."
The bill makes it unlawful for an individual to "conduct or attempt to conduct a financial transaction involving the proceeds of criminal activity knowing that the property involved in the financial transaction represents the proceeds of, or is derived directly or indirectly from the proceeds of, criminal activity" or "transport, transmit, or transfer, or attempt to transport, transmit or transfer monetary instruments or property involving the proceeds of criminal activity, knowing that the monetary instruments or property are the proceeds of some form of criminal activity." Engaging in this prohibited conduct is a felony offense, with violators facing fines of up to $5,000 and/or five years in state prison. While the bill does not define cryptocurrency as money, its inclusion of cryptocurrency alongside "coin or currency of the United States or of any other country" in the definition of monetary instruments signals the state's recognition of the similarities between cryptocurrency and other fiat currencies.The West Virginia House of Representatives and Senate have passed the bill. Governor Jim Justice approved the bill on April 26, 2017, and the bill is awaiting his signature.


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After a few years living in London, the sound of the strong calls of the house sparrows (Passer domesticus L.) becomes as unfamiliar as the sound of the waves in the sea or the silence. The only place where I always heard and watched sparrows is a tiny little park in the heart of the city: Drury Lane WC2B.
It is a small garden with a minuscule recreation ground for children. It hosts a few couples of very active sparrows
The sparrows have been there, possibly breeding, at least since 2006, when I joined a company whose offices where nearby. Sometimes, usually when it was sunny no matter which seasons, some colleagues and I used to have lunch there. This spring of 2010 the sparrows where there when I visited the garden once again.
I have no clue about why the sparrows reside in that diminutive green spot in the middle of a city that seemingly offers no other sanctuary to the species in a radius of a few miles. I have not seen sparrows feeding in the surrounding streets nor even near the river by Victory Embankment.


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University of Portsmouth
Forensic Accounting (Distance Learning) (3 Year)
Through the application of professional forensic accounting tools, models, techniques and knowledge, you will gain a comprehensive range of skills covering the three core areas of forensic accounting - litigation support, expert witnessing and fraud examination. You'll learn to apply your specialised accounting skills in a range of areas including business valuation, assessment of economic damages, proceeds of crime, fraud and money laundering. Depending on how much time you are able to commit to your study, we offer a two year or a 30 month duration, and our recommended study time per week would be around 12 and 18 hours respectively. We would strongly recommend that those students with full-time jobs or other commitments opt for the longer 30 month programme of study.
Entry requirements
MSc: A second-class honours degree or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent professional experience. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Course modules
You will study a total of five units which consider a range of exciting topics such as corporate integrity and management control, fraud and forensic analysis, cybercrime and interviewing and testimony. You will learn how to investigate a case, gather evidence, prepare expert reports and provide evidence. The course then concludes with your dissertation where you'll have the flexibility to specialise in an area of your choice such as fraud examination, litigation consulting or expert witnessing to name a few. In the 30 month programme you will study two units in each of year one and year two, followed by the dissertation in the final year. In the two year programme, you will study three units in year one followed by one unit and the dissertation in year two. Here are the units you will study: Financial Analysis and Modelling: You will gain a critical awareness of the financial environment from both an accounting and finance perspective. You will learn to understand, analyse and interpret company reports, examine the role of the regulatory framework for corporate reporting and the stock market, and explore the pricing of securities. You will also cover the key areas of decision and risk analysis, alongside the process of decision making, key statistical concepts, and selecting and using appropriate analytical software tools as aids to decision making. Expert Witnessing and Dispute Resolution: You will be able to examine the full range of formal and informal methods for dispute resolution within common law, and civil and criminal legal systems, whilst also developing an understanding of the legal and practical protocols alongside the procedural knowledge and etiquette governing the appointment and testimony of expert witnesses. You will also develop a clear understanding of the legal basis and critical elements required to construct an expert report for submission in civil and criminal proceedings. Financial Forensics and Investigation: You will gain an understanding of the need for an holistic approach in the investigatory models applied so that you can develop a critical, questioning and evaluative approach in assessing financial data. You will consider the primary evidential elements with a particular emphasis on gathering information from interviews and examining key issues and innovative approaches. Financial Crime and the Law: You will focus on an appreciation and understanding of the wide variety of financial crime and how the current regulatory framework and crime control statutes have developed to deal with them. Features of corporate integrity and management control systems will additionally instil an understanding of the development and needs of corporate governance in the context of the control theories of the firm. Dissertation: This is a 15,000-word research project that combines a review of previous research undertaken in your chosen topic with your own data collection and analysis. This provides a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate the subject knowledge you have acquired, as well as your analytical abilities and problem-solving skills which are highly regarded by potential employers. During this phase, your research will be supervised by an experienced academic with expertise in your chosen topic area.
Assessment methods
You are assessed in a variety of ways to reflect the individual topics. Our approaches to learning, assessment and feedback are varied and constructive, to help you build the personal management and employability skills that are essential for a fulfilling career. This course is heavily student focused. You will be given resources, materials, help and guidance to complete your studies to your full ability. Using our virtual learning environment you can participate in group discussions with other students in a friendly, yet challenging online class environment. Plus real-time, text-based 'chat sessions' with lecturers will ensure you receive all the support you need throughout the course.
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Destination : NZ
Start City : Christchurch
Finish City : Christchurch
Type of Tour : Unforgettable
Duration : 11 Days
Day1 : This is the "Start Date". Your driver will pick you up from Christchurch Airport or your accommodation and your journey begins. Christchurch is known as the garden city and from there you will travel to Lake Tekapo where adventure comes naturally. Lake Tekapo reflects the splendour of the Southern Alps by day and the glittery sky by night. You will also visit one of the most photographed sites in New Zealand, Church of the Good Shepherd, and then enjoy the local stargazing.
Day2 : Next, experience the grandeur of Mt John and Lake Pukaki (Milk Lake). Then have a fresh taste of the famous Salmon from the High Country Salmon Factory and embrace the awe of the skyscraping mountains and permanent snow fields of the Mount Cook National Park. There will be time available today for hiking if you wish to get up close to the Glacier.
Day3 : Enjoy fine living and excitement in the quaint lakeside town of Wanaka. Visit the NZ Alpine Lavender farm and have fun at Puzzling World. You will have time to visit the most photographed "Lone Tree" in the South Island, take the Lake Wanaka Tour, or even play a round of golf.
Day4 : Kick back in the charm of country living with a tour of "Fruit Town" in Cromwell and then go on to discover New Zealand's largest wine cave at the Gibbston Valley Winery, with Wine Tasting available, and finish the day in Te Anau which is the gateway to the Fiordland National Park.
Day5 : Today you will stand before the breath-taking view that is Milford Sound and enjoy the awe-inspiring Milford Scenic Cruise. Then we travel back to Te Anau where, if you wish, you can drift in black silence as you uncover an enchanting world of luminosity in the Gloworm Caves.
Day6 : Base yourself in Queenstown and discover the gold-mining heritage of the area. Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges. Enjoy a ride on the Skyline Gondola & Luge and also have the option of a freestyle jump at the original A J Hacket "The Ledge" Bungy Jump situated 400 metres above Queenstown.
Day7 : Visit Glenorchy where "Lord of the Rings" was filmed and have the option of taking the exhilarating Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat Tour. Take in the magnificent view of Queenstown and the Remarkables and be humbled by the majesty of your surroundings on the optional century-old steamship, TSS Earnslaw Cruise, which also includes a Farm Tour & BBQ Lunch or Dinner.
Day8 : Pass through the beautiful and historic gold mining town of Arrowtown and then travel on to see the Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson on the West Coast.
Day9 : Encounter what only skilled mountaineers have seen of the Fox Glacier with an optional scenic Helicopter flight and then travel on to the famous Hamner Springs where you can enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural thermal pools of this truly picturesque setting.
Day10 : Travel back to Christchurch via the beautiful Kaikoura coast. Take on the sea in an optional epic Whale Watching tour or Lobster fishing trip and then carry on down the East Coast to the largest South Island city of Christchurch, known as the "garden city".
Day11 : This is your "End Date". Head to the historic French and English settlement of Akaroa nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, where you will have the option of coming into contact with dolphins, penguins and other sea birds on the Akaroa Nature Cruise. Then return to Christchurch where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport to complete your tour.
Departure Day:This day can be ANY DAY AFTER "End Date" on which your tour ends. Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the airport or instructed place.
Personal Driver
Airport Pick-up & Drop-off
Number of Nights: This tour includes 10 nights of accommodation.
Kiwi Holiday Homes: Your privacy, safety and comfort are our prime considerations. Because we are only taking small groups we are usually able to book you into private Kiwi holiday homes. Compared with Motels, Hotels etc. this natural environment is more relaxed and allows you to better enjoy your surroundings. These holiday homes also provide you with facilities for laundry, washing, cooking and dining etc.
Meals: At your own cost and our driver will be happy to recommend the most popular local restaurants or cafes based on your preferences. If you don't feel like eating out, our driver will assist you to buy provisions from a local supermarket and also help you with the cooking. If you have any special eating or food requirements just let our driver know.
Optional Activity: This tour price does not include any admission required activities. However, you can choose any activities mentioned in "Summary of Trip" section in step 5, and will be in addition to the tour price.
1. We will use our best endeavours to book all activities and will make a full refund of any activities if unsuccessful;
2. The system currently only support "all group members" participate the optional activities that have been selected in step 5. However, if any member unwilling or unsuitable to do the activity, please contact us via E-mail: email@example.com we will reply and fully refund the relevant activity fees to you within 48 hours. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Tour Price: The tour price per person will reduce with each additional person booked on the tour. The stated per person tour price is based on a group of 10 people taking the tour which is the maximum number of people (including infants) per tour.
Confirmation: After your booking has been confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email regarding the tour and driver you selected from the booking process, you can contact the driver if you wish or the driver will contact you within 48 hours to discuss with you the pick-up time & location etc...
Arrival Day: This day can be ANY DAY BEFORE "Start Date" on which your tour starts. Your driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your pre-arranged accommodation. This is a free service.
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Automatic Properties
If you are already c# developer and you are developing classes with properties as shown below.
public class Student
private string _firstName;
private string _lastName;
private int _age;
public string FirstName
get { return _firstName; }
set { _firstName = value; }
get { return _lastName; }
set { _lastName = value; }
public int Age
get { return _age;}
set {_age = value;}
as mention above we are not applying any logic in the getters/setters of our properties but instead we just get/set the value directly to a field. so there is question in our mind that instead of that why not just use fields instead of properties? There are losts of downsides to exposing public fields.
Few problems are mention below.
1) You can't easily data bind against fields
2) If you expose public fields from your classes you can't later change them to properties (for example: to add validation logic to the setters) without recompiling any assemblies compiled against the old class.
The new C# compiler that ships in "Orcas" has new feature named "Automatic Properties". Automatic properties allow you to avoid having to manually declare a private field and write the get/set logic -- instead the compiler can automate creating the private field and the default get/set operations for you.
As above example I have to write just as bellow.
public class Student
public string FirstName { get; set; }
public string LastName { get; set; }
public int Age { get; set; }
When the C# "Orcas" compiler encounters an empty get/set property implementation like above, it will now automatically generate a private field for that within class, and implement a public getter and setter property implementation to it. The benefit of this is that from a type-contract perspective, the class looks exactly like it did with our first (more verbose) implementation above. This means that unlike public fields I can in the future add validation logic within my property setter implementation without having to change any external component that references my class.
Above code some what like abstract property inside the abstract class but it is different than the code mention below.
public abstaract class Student
public abstract string FirstName { get; set; }
Automatic private field generated by complier can not be viewed directly it can be seen only in the ILDASM.exe.
Limitations of Automatic Properties
1) You can not define read-only and write only properties.
// Read-only property? Error!
public int MyReadOnlyProp { get; }
// Write only property? Error!
public int MyWriteOnlyProp { set; }
Above code will give you compile time error it must have both read and write properties.
2) As mention that private backing field for the public property is generated by the compiler run time. Developer can use only the public property in his/her code. He/she can't user private field in the code. In below example I have custom class which implements ToString() which can't use private field.
class Employee
public string FirstName { get; set; }
public override string ToString()
// No access to the private member in the defining
// class. Must use properties!
// you can not use here private filed since it is not visible here it will be
// generated by compiler
return string.Format("Employee First Name = {0}", FirstName);
Restrict Access on Automatic Properties:
As In the C# 2.0 we were able to set the access modifier to getter ans setter in automatic property it is also possible.
// Anyone can get the FirstName value, but
// only the defining type and the children can set it.
public int FirstName
get { return firstName; }
protected set { firstName = value; }
This same possibility is allowed using automatic property syntax as follows:
public string FirstName { get; protected set; }
Of course, with this update, the
static void
// Error! Setting the FirstName is only possible
// from within the Employee type or by a child type!
e. FirstName = "Tejas";
// Getting the value is still OK.
Console.WriteLine("Your FirtName is {0}? ...", e.FirstName);
Regarding Automatic Properties and Default Values
When you use automatic properties to encapsulate numerical or Boolean data, you are able to use the auto generated type properties straightaway within your code base, as the hidden backing fields will be assigned a safe default value that can be used directly. However, be very aware that if you use automatic property syntax to wrap a reference type, the hidden private reference type will also be set to a default value of null:
class EmployeeCollection
// The hidden int backing field is set to zero!
public int NumberOfEmployee { get; set; }
// The hidden Employee backing field is set to null!
public Employee GEmployee { get; set; }
Given C#'s default values for field data, you would be able to print out the value of
NumberEmployee as is (as it is automatically assigned the value of zero), but if you directly invoke Employee, you will receive a null reference exception:
static void
EmployeeCollection e = new EmployeeCollection ();
// OK, prints defualt value of zero.
Console.WriteLine("Number of Employee: {0}", e.NumberOfEmployee);
// Runtime error! Backing field is currently null!
Console.WriteLine(e.GEmployee. FirstName);
Given that the private backing fields are created at compile time, you will be unable to make use of C# field initialization syntax to allocate the reference type directly with the new keyword. Therefore, this work will need to be done with type constructors to ensure the object comes to life in a safe manner. For example:
class EmployeeCollection
// The hidden backing field is set to zero!
public int NumberOfEmployee { get; set; }
// The hidden backing field is set to null!
public Employee GEmployee { get; set; }
// Must use constructors to override default
// values assigned to hidden backing fields.
public EmployeeCollection ()
GEmployee = new Employee ();
NumberOfEmployee = 1;
public EmployeeCollection (Employee emp, int number)
GEmployee = emp;
NumberOfEmployee = number;
As you most likely agree, this is a very nice extension to the C# programming language, as you can define a number of properties for a class using a streamlined syntax. Be aware of course that if you are building a property that requires additional code beyond getting and setting the underlying private field (such as data validation logic, writing to an event log, communicating with a database, etc.), you will be required to define a "normal" .NET property type by hand. C# 2008 automatic properties never do more than provide simple encapsulation for an underlying data type.


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November 2015 News & Special Events
|November 10th, 2015
Don't Miss These Special Events & New Releases
Nov 21st Winemaker's Dinner at Sooke Harbour House
Special Nov 28 and 29 Events
We invite you into our home for a tasting of our new releases, including the 2013 Long Shot, the 2014 Cut-Cane Siegerrebe, the 2011 Brut Naturel and the 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve. In addition, you will be among the first to sample our just-bottled second release of the 1990 Legacy and our Maple Balsamic.
There are 4 sessions to choose from:
11 am, Saturday November 28, 2015
Afterwards, you are welcome to head into the wine shop for a no-charge tasting of a selection of the other current releases.
Gifts and Ordering Deadlines
Within Canada, the economical Expedited Parcel Post takes from 1 to 8 business days, depending on how far away you are. Xpresspost will get parcels to you in 1 to 3 business days days. Sending to the US? The most economical Expedited Parcel Post to the US should be sent by December 9 and Xpresspost by December 16. Packages to the US cannot include alcohol.
Whatever your gift-giving budget, there is something special from VS's online store, from Michelle's small batch, hand-crafted jams and jellies for under $10 (such delicious combinations), our 2014 Verjus at $13.80, our wonderful wines from $16 to $60, and of course our Canadian Living recommended balsamic vinegar at $65, or the special hand-painted bottles at $71 (bottles painted and fired by local artist Terry Harrison). As a bonus, you will get an automatic$9.10 reduction on our $65 regular 250 ml bottle to $55.90 until Christmas.
Also for the special people in your life (including yourself!) we have the exquisite 1990 Legacy at $100 and the Maple Balsamic at $59.90 in their beautiful wooden gift boxes.
We have just a few copies available of Giordano's book, The Pleasures of Continuity (paperback 8 x 10 version) at $85 - an excellent and entertaining read, including many family recipes. You will find it under the "Other Products" page.
If you are a case lot customer, come to the wine shop for special pricing or enter your member number in the coupon code box on the online order form. Email if you have lost your membership number.
US Customers
Our friends and customers south of the border have a very real 25 to 30% advantage right now with the strong US dollar. Now is a good time to visit and/or shop in Canada. Check with your credit card company about their exchange rates and any applicable fees.
Check out our website Products page for all available wines, including the new 2014 Cut-Cane Siegerrebe, 2013 Long Shot, 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve and 2011 Brut Naturel (a must for New Year's Eve). Weather permitting, we can ship wines within Canada to current customers in provinces that permit it. Reply to get updates about your province.
We hope to see you soon. If you can't make it to the vineyard, use our online order form (there are separate pages for wine, vinegar and other products), especially if you are shopping for Christmas, and please do not hesitate to reply to this message with any questions or requests.


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(composed of the names of two Syrian idols), the name of a place in the valley of Megiddo. It is alluded to by the prophet ( Zechariah 12:11 ) in a proverbial expression derived from the lamentation for Josiah, who was mortally wounded near this place ( 2 Chronicles 35:22-25 ). It has been identified with the modern Rummaneh, a village "at the foot of the Megiddo hills, in a notch or valley about an hour and a half south of Tell Metzellim."
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Hadad-rimmon". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".


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Focus on fun: 5 easy tips for a relaxed Thanksgiving
In fact, studies show 71 percent of Americans feel stressed rather than overjoyed at some point during the holiday season. But psychologists say a key element in warding off that stress is to identify whats likely to test your nerves, then make plans to work around it.
From conflict with family to endless pressure to conform to a mythical 'ideal' approach to the holidays, many people find themselves overwhelmed at the holidays, writes psychiatry professor Dr. Joel L. Young in Psychology Today. If you're among their number, you're not alone. Changing the way you approach this stressful season can help you move past the chaos and pressure.
Think about how the following suggestions can keep your Thanksgiving more joyous than jumbled.
* Keep it real. Examine whether you have unrealistic expectations about how the holiday should be spent, what it should represent and how guests should behave. Instead of focusing on what it should be, appreciate it for what it is. Youre dealing with human beings with human emotions, and as such you cant expect everyone to bond like glue and equally appreciate each aspect of the celebration.
* Begone, bothersome meal prep. Entertaining can be challenging enough without feeling obligated to whip up a delicious meal from scratch. Make the holidays easier and less stressful on the entire family this year; that means no recipe hunting, no ingredient shopping and no worries about roasting that whole turkey to plump perfection (the No. 1 Thanksgiving stress inducer). Order ahead and pick up traditional holiday favorites like entrees, sides and pies from the Holiday Experts at Boston Market in-restaurant on or before Thanksgiving; have dinner catered; or even have a complete Thanksgiving meal delivered to your doorstep in time for the holiday, featuring whole roasted turkey, boneless ham or roasted turkey breast. Forget something at the last minute? Boston Market restaurants are also open on Thanksgiving Day for any holiday revelers with a taste for a Family Meal, whole pies or hot side dishes.
* Start a new tradition. Thanksgiving can be exhausting, so its the perfect opportunity to commit to taking some time for yourself before your company arrives. Whether you take a walk around the block peacefully by yourself or enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the parade in bed, carving out a little extra time to focus on yourself can ensure you start the day, and holiday, on your terms.
* Fire up, Team Thanksgiving! The holiday should be a group effort, not an overwhelming chore for one or two people. Politely and cheerfully assign a serving crew, a clean-up crew and an entertainment committee, or perhaps ask guests to bring drinks, desserts or late-night snacks. When it comes to cleaning beforehand, you might also consider hiring younger family members seeking holiday spending money.
* Its all about the fun. Post-feast, laying around watching the big game may be just the ticket. But great memories and/or traditions are more likely to be made if group activities are available. Consider playing board games or cards, watching meaningful movies, staging family sporting events, crafting, having a musical jam session or making and decorating holiday cookies together.
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|The passing of another hero, Neil Armstrong.
I asked two 14 year-olds who Neil Armstrong was. One of them knew the right answer, but only revealed it after the other said "is he that guy who was on steroids?"
On an even lighter note, read the amusing urban myth about Neil Armstrong and Mr Gorsky here.


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Bsod stop: 0x000000f4
Win Pro 7 x64
HP 8540w (Core i7 M620, nVidia Quadro FX 880M, 8 GB RAM, 320 GB HD w/66 GB Free)
BSOD today (2nd time in the last 3 days) with the following:
Physical memory dump FAILED with status 0XC0000010."
I have attached the error information. Please help point me in the right direction. HP Tech Support hasn't been able to help.
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A bugcheck 0xF4 means either winlogon.exe, csrss.exe, or lsass.exe crashed (since all 3 are critical, windows bugchecks if any is unavailable). The problem with this sort of failure is that these binaries are also responsible for the security subsystem and as such if one of them fails, you may be unable to access the hard disk and write out a dump file (given the c0000010 error - STATUS_INVALID_DEVICE_REQUEST, I'd guess that is what is happening here). You have your advanced settings under startup and recovery set to NOT notify the admin or write to the event log, so there's no data at all in the event log that we could at least use to try and guess as to what's happening. Without at least that and/or a dump file, all we can say for sure at this point is to update your drivers to the latest and greatest for all your devices, make sure your system is fully patched, that you're running up-to-date antivirus and antimalware software (again, a strong preference here is MSE for this over most other security suites), and that your hard disk passes a chkdsk /f without error and that your system is properly defragmented and your prefetch cache is cleared and rebuilt after creating a system restore point. Note that you may have to set the explorer view to show hidden and system files and to show file extensions for known files to see the \Windows\Prefetch\ folder and delete ONLY .pf files in this folder... ONLY; clear the recycle bin and reboot for changes to take effect.
After that, we have to hope a crash is caught if it occurs again.
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|04 Jan 2011
Uninstall your current anti-virus software and replace it with MS Security Essentials. It is free, easy to use and less-annoying. (link is below).
When does the BSOD occur? (i.e: boot up, logon screen, etc...)
Try and see if Windows is configured CORRECTLY to create dump files when BSOD occurs..
1. Go to start
2. Right click on computer and click properties.
3. On the left panel, click on advanced system settings.
4. On the Startup and Recovery Box, click settings.
Make sure the settings looks like this:
Attachment 129165
Currently, looking at your drivers list for old drivers. Old drivers cause BSOD.
Also, make sure the minidump folder exists for minidump files. Go to C:\Windows\Minidump. If there is no minidump folder, create one, name it "Minidump" without the quotes.
Link to MS Security Essentials:
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|04 Jan 2011
Adding to what cluberti posted, and he is a pro, I see you are running Windows Defender. Defender does not do very well on some Win 7 systems. Dean suggested that you install Microsoft Security Essentials and I agree. MSE supersedes Defender, offer better protection and runs very well with Win &. MSE will turn Defender off; you don't have to uninstall Defender. It also appears the you are running Kaspersky. You do not want to run to AV programs. That can easily cause conflicts. Unitl you get your system stable, I suggest your uninstall Kasperky using this removal tool: Tool. Only run MSE until you get your system stable. Then you can choose between MSE and Kaspersky. Don't run both.
It also looks like you are running Zone Alarm and Windows Firewall. You do not want to run two firewalls. I suggest that you uninstall Zone Alarm using this removal tool: http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/fr...cpes_clean.exe. Zone Alarm is a well known and notorious cause of BSOD's on some Win 7 systems. There is a hotfix for ZA: Stop error message when you run an application that transfers data by using the UDP protocol in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: "STOP 0x0000007F". However, until you get your system stable, stick with MSE and Windows Firewall.
Out of date drivers can and cause conflicts, memory corruption and Bsod's. You have the following outdated drivers loaded on your system. Update these drivers through the links provided.
ax88772.sys 6/9/2009 - ASIX AX88772/AX88772A USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter - ASIX Electronics Corp. Download - ASIX Electronics Corporation. Update this driver.
HpqKbFiltr.sys 4/29/2009 - HpqKbFilter Driver - HP Quick Launch Buttons HpqKbFiltr Keyboard Filter driver. HP® - Holiday Deals on Laptops, Desktops, Printers, Servers and more.
rimmpx64.sys 6/25/2009 - Ricoh Memory Card Reader driver. OEM - none at Home | Ricoh Global. Try updating this driver through HP. If you cannot update it, uninstall the card reader. It is obsolete.
rimspx64.sys 6/25/2009 - Ricoh Memory Card Reader driver. OEM - none at Home | Ricoh Global. See above.
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|04 Jan 2011
you don't have to uninstall Defender
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|04 Jan 2011
Thank you very much for the replies and the help.
This is indeed curious because I do have the system set to write an event to the system log. I had the debugging information written to a kernel dump but will change that to small memory dump.
I only have Zone Alarm installed on the system (along with the hotfix supplied to me by ZA Tech Support). Windows reports that the Windows Firewall is not running. Here is the screenshot:
I disabled automatic restart on a system failure so as to allow me to capture a photo of the error codes.
The crashes usually occur after the system has been up for several hours and I'm running a real-time stock trading platform, ACT by Sage, Outlook, Firefox, TrueCrypt, and SQL Server. When it's going to crash I'll hear 4 or 5 system beeps then the system locks up and a couple of seconds later it goes BSOD. So far these errors have caused the system to fail to write the dump file.
I will follow your directions and report back with the results.
Thanks again for your expertise and assistance.
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|05 Jan 2011
The system beeps - BIOS beeps? Is there a pattern to the beeps?
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The beeps sound similar to system beeps (although a bit more "tinny") and come at 0.5 second intervals. They come in one set of four beeps then I know we're off to BSODland.
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Basic Concepts
The DNS system is, at its heart, a translation mechanism between things humans are comfortable dealing with, and things that computers are comfortable dealing with. The human comfy part is essentially the domain name. Something like chrislea.com or nata2.org… something that we can see and recognize and remember. The thing is, your computer doesn't care about those human readable domain names at all. The computer wants a number, since computers are pretty good at dealing with numbers. Specifically, the computer wants a number known as an IP address. That's what DNS does.
The way that a domain name actually gets mapped to an IP for your computer is a little complicated, so I'm not going to talk about all the possibilities. The simplified version is that your computer will consult something called a "resolving nameserver". These are different than "authoritative nameservers" which I'll talk about in a bit. For now, there are two things to keep in mind.
1. Resolving nameservers are computers whose job it is to answer certain computers when they ask for a domain name to IP address mapping.
2. Your computer will typically use resolving nameservers that are provided by whatever ISP you are connecting to the internet through.
This means, for example, that if you are really unlucky and have Time Warner Cable as your ISP, then when your computer wants to know what IP address to use for say amazon.com, the Time Warner resolving nameservers are there to answer that question.
If you ask for a domain name and the resolvers don't know the answer already, then the following sequence of things happens very quickly.
1. The resolver figures out what nameserver(s) know what IP is supposed to be used for the given domain.
2. The resolver asks that nameserver (which is the authoritative one) what the answer is.
3. The resolver stores the answer, and sends your computer the information it just got.
That is the basic life cycle of a DNS query. In general, you'll be asking the resolver for what's called an "A Record".
An A Record is an IP address that corresponds to the domain name you asked for.
There are a couple of things to pay attention to here. First off, the nameservers that your domain registrar made you pick as your authoritative nameservers isn't actually what most client computers talk to. Those authoritative ones spend most of their time answering requests from resolvers. Another important point is that the resolvers store the answers for all the computers that use them. If you're using those Time Warner resolvers, and somebody else who uses them has gone to Digg prior to you going there, then when you go you'll get the already stored response. It doesn't have to do the lookup each time. But, the resolvers will periodically do a fresh lookup, even if it already has an answer in hand.
Also check this diagram out to see it in graphic.
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Badly Happy: Pain, Pleasure and Panic in Recent Romanian Art
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The Performance Art Institute and Romanian Cultural Institute are pleased to present Badly Happy: Pain, Pleasure, and Panic in Recent Romanian Art will introduce the Bay Area to the rich and complex art world of contemporary Romania.
The Performance Art Institute is pleased to present Badly Happy: Pain, Pleasure and Panic in Recent Romanian Art and As Far As I Can Tape which will introduce the Bay Area audience to the rich and complex art world of contemporary Romania.
Through the diverse and sometimes discordant media of performance & video art, painting, graphics, and objects, the exhibits will convey in visual terms the psyche of a world caught in the destructive and regenerative tornado triggered by the thrilling collapse of communism and its replacement with Wild West-style capitalism in 1989. The clash between this new, exciting, but ultimately disappointing reality and the nostalgia for an idealized experience of regained freedom propelled a disquieting, inciting and vivid artistic output.
The artists showcased in Badly Happy represent a generation which struggles to make sense out of the new, confusing, and rapidly changing post-communist world. They use art to question this world and its values: the victory of the anti-communist revolution, and the current (diminished!) state of its heroes; the women liberated, only to be turned into sex objects; the blaring new myths of happy, pleasurable life and lavishly decorous death; the cheap glamour made in China; the lie at the bottom of many political and military conflicts; the seduction of mass advertising, and the hollow gratification of consumerism.
Badly Happy features the works of Dumitru Gorzo, Nicolae Comanescu, Marius Bercea, Gili Mocanu, Anca Muresan, Suzana Dan, Anca Benera, Ecaterina Vrana, Ana Banica, Sorin Tara, Florin Ciulache, Roman Tolici, Alexandru Radvan, Alexandru Patatics and Alexandru Antik.
Organized by PAI in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute, Bucharest, Romania


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In a one page question and answer piece in the April 2015 issue of National Geographic Dr. Francis S. Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, seems to be making a case for what is widely known as intelligent design, but it's unclear to me whether he's proposing this as a scientific or a philosophical idea. He sees order, fine tuning and laws in the universe and says that "...an open-minded observer is almost forced to conclude that there must be a "mind" behind all this." That would suggest science to me except that the next and final sentence is "To me, that qualifies as a miracle, a profound truth that lies outside of scientific explanation."
It just occurred to me that, taken in conjunction with his statement about understanding and respecting the proper domains of science and faith, perhaps Dr. Collins doesn't want scientists venturing into what he considers the domain of faith. Is he suggesting that scientists shouldn't use science to try to understand why there is a universe or that they shouldn't question religious claims? If he forms a hypothesis based on his observations and reaches a conclusion then asking how he reached that conclusion seems like a legitimate question. But apparently he just declares it a miracle and not subject to scientific explanation.
And what do you have once you've concluded there is a "mind" behind the universe? Not much really. You believe that something created the universe but you don't know why or how, nor can you see it or interact with it. Essentially it's Carl Sagan's invisible dragon. And if you were asking questions before, you're still going to be asking questions like why are we here and why is there a "mind" that created a universe instead of nothing? And maybe you would speculate that unless you assume the "mind" has no order then there could be an infinity of "minds". But how many people believe in such a nebulous creator? There's certainly no shortage of religious people defining what the "mind" is and how it wants us to live. How are you going to decide which, if any, version of the "mind" is the truth?


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