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Persian Ironwood
Several years ago the owner of a local nursery persuaded me to buy a Persian ironwood tree, Parrotia persica. It was only a two foot sapling, but he told me it was a special tree that deserved more publicity. I was intrigued so I brought it home and planted it in the area I call the Lady Garden.
Then I forgot about it. It was small and did not have much impact.
A few days ago I was outside looking over the garden when a bright spot of yellow in the Lady Garden caught my eye. Most of the fall foliage is gone now, so I walked down to investigate.
Why, there you are! Look at you, and when did you grow so tall?
I was admiring the parrotia tree, still glowing in buttery colors, though the leaves were past their glory.
I was amazed when I realized my little sapling was taller than me now. Sort of like a teenage boy, it had shot up over the summer. By next year it will look like a real tree.
Parrotia is a native of Iran and will grow here in the US in hardiness zones 5-8. It is an easy care tree, tolerant of clay soil, air pollution, wind, and heat. It grows well in partial shade to full sun. Persian ironwood will be most successful and display best fall colors in moist but well drained acidic soil. It does not like soggy roots. In fact, it is drought tolerant after it is established, though it does need to be well watered its first year. It has few insect or disease problems and is also deer resistent. Perrotia will grow to about 30 feet tall and wide with an oval crown. It may have multiple trunks, or it may be trained to a single trunk with a central leader. Oval leaves up to five inches long and with wavy edges emerge reddish purple in the spring, then become deep green by summer. Prior to the leaves, small, spider-like flowers appear in clusters about 1/2 inch across. It is a member of the witch hazel family, and it is easy to see the resemblance to its cousins.
One of the outstanding characteristics of a mature specimen is the pinkish-brown bark, which exfoliates to reveal tan, pink, white and green patches, particularly notable in the winter.
Parrotia persica is a long lived, low maintenance tree that is an excellent specimen for year round interest. I am looking forward to watching mine mature.


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At 4-30 that afternoon( the day following Gandhi's death on his funeral ) , all the ladies began to sing "Raghupati Raghava Rajaram".With tears in his eyes Bhagavan signed to us to continue. At 5 o'clock the conch shell blew and in view of the Mahatma's death a special arati (waving of lights) was offered in the Mother's temple. When the sacred ash and vermilion powder were brought,Bhagavan took them with great reverence.The day before yesterday, while reading the paper,Bhagavan remarked to someone sitting near him, "Look, didn't a comet appear some time ago? It is written in this paper that the death of the Mahatma was due to that. So the first result of it is now over."
Today Wed 2 Oct 2013 is Gandhi Jayanthi and though Bhagavan and Gandhi never met each other they admired each other and Bhagavan even wept when Gandhi was assassinated .

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
If I could turn back time...
...would I? Yes. I'd erase all the hurt. Take away all the pain. And go back to the time when we understood each other and knew what the other person was going to say before they said it.
But... can you really go back in time? Can you take back words that were said in anger? Can you erase the pain caused by those words? Can you change the outcome of something that seemed to be inevitable?
I wonder...
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The KL Saracens Rugby Club was originally fathers and son getting together at a weekend to train and play rugby, this was back in 2003 and was held at the Astaka Ground in Petaling Jaya.
As a living icon with important symbolic connotations and historical associations in Laos, the elephant is an animal dear to the hearts of the Lao people. The Elephant Festival is a celebration of culture and traditional ties between Lao communities and elephant, as well as drawing attention to the endangered status of this charismatic Species.
Held at Pantai Balok, Kuantan, Pahang, this event features wind surfing & kite surfing competitions. Enjoy the atmosphere with competitors and supporters from various nations.
This is a special Chinese New Year Celebration when devotees take the five deities from Johor Bahru old temple on their annual 'tour'.
Cambodia is regular host to the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open golf tournament. There are many golf courses in Cambodia; all of which are of international standard.
Wedding Registration on Elephants is held on Valentine's day at Elephant Study Center, Tah Toom District, Surin Province. The ceremony known as "Sud Tae Ceremony", is the traditional wedding of the local tribe called "Guay".
The full moon of the 3rd lunar month marks the celebration of Meak Bochea Day, an important Buddhist holiday which usually falls in late February or early March. Historically, this day commemorates the ordainment of Buddha's first 1,250 disciples, who spontaneously came to see him and to listen to his sermon 2,500 years ago.
While you may not immediately think of Indonesia when it comes to Chinese New Year celebrations, the 15th day of the Lunar New Year – usually in mid-February – is heartily celebrated in areas of Indonesia with large ethnic Chinese populations (where it is known as "Cap Go Meh").
This is the largest festival in Champasak province and one of the largest in the entire country. This festival attracts thousands of people each year, who gather at the base of the ancient Vat Phou temple for prayer ceremonies and to enjoy the festivities.
A ceremony is held at the "Vat" (temple) in the morning, when special "bread" made of sticky rice is offered. This festival is held during the third full moon of the lunar calendar.
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I need to find my clipboard; hunching over to sketch stuff is getting old real quick. Classes are a lot more busy this term; perspective in particular has been kicking my butt. Probably because most of my drawings aren't of anything real. Might have something to do with it. But I guess you've got to learn the rules to break 'em, neh?
Speaking of breaking rules, I thought of something last night. If
then what two things can we discern from that? The easy answer is that B = 0. The logic fuck is to consider that B is something we cannot perceive by any available means, so it we label it as 0 in order to make it understandable. But if B isn't 0, even if we can't perceive it, it means that the A on the left side of the equation isn't the same as the A on the right side of the equation. A has had something changed in it. It's not the same A as it was before B came along. In this case, A /= A.
Now think about how many B's have happened to you, the things you've never been able to notice. All of those instances and events in your life that you cannot even begin to comprehend. The things that change you.
Are you still you?
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CUNA Lending Council announces executive committee and award recipients11.14.2017
CUNA Lending Council was proud to present its 2017-2018 Executive Committee and the 2017 CUNA Lending Council Award Winners at their 2017 CUNA Lending Council Conference, November 12-15, in Nashville, Tenn.
The full 2017-18 Executive Committee includes:
- Robert Stowell, Chair of the CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee and SVP/CLO, Firefly CU
- Michael London, Vice Chair of the CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee and SVP Lending, Georgia United CU
- Jim Block, 2nd Vice Chair of the CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee and SVP/CLO, Baxter CU
- Gregg Edwards, CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee YP Liaison and Consumer Lending Manager, Market USA FCU
- Rita Fillingane, VP Research & Collaboration, CA & NV CU League
- Kevin Kesecker, SVP/CLO, SECU
- Ray Lindley, SVP Lending, Elevations CU
- Faye Nabhani, SVP/Chief Credit Officer, SAFE CU
- Sandi Papenfuhs, SVP Consumer Lending, First Tech FCU
- Jon Paukovich, SVP/CLO, Ent CU
- Dan Picard, Consumer Lending Manager, City of Boston CU
- Steve Quigley, SVP Retail, University of Iowa Community CU
- Dona Svehla, SVP/CLO, GTE Financial
- Stephanie Zuleger, VP/CLO, Y-12 FCU
Also announced at the CUNA Lending Council Conference were the 2017 CUNA Lending Council Award recipients, all of whom demonstrated outstanding work in credit union lending and exceptional service to the CUNA Lending Council.
Six credit unions were honored with an Excellence in Lending Award, recognizing credit unions that achieve outstanding lending results. The full list of Excellence in Lending Award winners include:
- VyStar CU in Jacksonville, Fla. won in the category Business Lending (Assets $250M or greater).
- CityMark FCU in Wilkes Barre, Pa. won in the category Consumer Lending (Assets under $250M).
- Y-12 FCU in Oak Ridge, Tenn. won in the category Consumer Lending (Assets $250M or greater).
- Fitzsimons CU in Aurora, Colo. won in the category Low to Modest Means Lending (Assets under $250M).
- CASE CU in Lansing, Mich. won in the category Low to Modest Means Lending (Assets $250M or greater).
- Pima FCU in Tucson, Ariz. won in the category Mortgage Lending (Assets $250M or greater).
The Rising Star Award honoring emerging talent in the lending field was presented to Gregg Edwards, Lending Manager, MarketUSA FCU in Laurel, Md.
The Phil Greer Lifetime Achievement Award showcasing individuals who exemplify leadership, passion and commitment was presented to Rex Johnson, Founder/Chairman, Lending Solutions Consulting.
The Top Contributor Award recognizing value and expertise shared with peers through collaboration within the Councils Community was presented to Scott Baker, VP of Lending, Priority CU in Orlando, Fla. and Ellen Yacovone, SVP of Lending & Collections, Tucson FCU in Tucson, Ariz.
To learn more about 2017-2018 CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee and the CUNA Lending Council awards, visit cunacouncils.org.
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Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America's credit unions, which are owned by 110 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org.
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The CUNA Lending Council is a member-led community of credit union lending professionals dedicated to providing best lending practices and educational opportunities to its members. The CUNA Lending Council is one of seven CUNA Councils, a network of more than 6,900 credit union professionals. For more information, visit cunacouncils.org.


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Vintage Retreat is a spacious and welcoming fully self contained home. It can accommodate up to 4 couples or 2-3 families. The property features a large swimming pool and a courtyard that is safe for both children and pets.The garage and wide driveway offers plenty of off-street parking for both cars and boats.
It is only minutes away from most of Mildura's amenities including the library, aquatics centre, cinema, golf course, restaurants, CBD and the mighty Murray River.
Inside, the ' family friendly' quirky 60s design elements make it an ideal retreat for all ages. A total of 8 beds can sleep up to 12 guests. There are 3 comfortable sized A/C bedrooms and a backyard bungalow which sleeps an extra 5 people - either children or adults.
Bed 1 - Queen Bed with ensuite
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Bed 3 - Double/Single bunk combination
Bed 4 - Bungalow with double bed and 3 singles 2 singles can be made into a King if requested Also has a separate toilet.
The patio is equipped with BBQ and plenty of space for outdoor dining and socialising. To add to the family fun, the garage houses a table tennis table. Netflix is available for those who enjoy a quiet movie or 2 while on holidays. There are games and books to enjoy as well. A portable cot and high chair are available on request.
Pets are welcome but it is preferred that they remain outside. If you enjoy the exercise, a large 'dog friendly' park is also only about 100m away.
If you don't feel like cooking or you need some emergency supplies, convenience/take away shops are only a few minutes walk away.
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NEW YORK — The situation clearly called for desperate measures, and on a dreary Monday afternoon at the National Tennis Center, John McEnroe pulled out every trick he had.
There was the slice backhand, the tantalizing drop shot, the assault on the photo gallery. In the end, only his last option worked as he lost to top-seeded Jim Courier, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1).


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Monday, April 28, 2003
Art Jog 2003
My weekend in San Diego was a blast!
Since we were a bit off the beaten path of the Art Walk, we had fun directing people to our show.
I met so many very cool fabulous creative people and I can't wait to visit again soon.
Wish I was able to take more pictures but my camera battery was dying...
click here to see the rest!
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Thursday, April 24, 2003
I got the best Easter (Spring!) package in the mail yesterday!
Just seeing the LUSH stickers on the packaging made my day.
I couldn't wait to tear open the box and as soon as I did, I wished I could eat up everything in it because it smelled so scrumptious.
But I can't because it is soap and perfume and stuff. just not made for eating....
It was the Karma kollection all wrapped up in a shiny gold ribbon. Just one of those things that you don't want to mess up because it's so pretty. But I will.
Thank you easter bunny ;)
I am currently adding some of misscdesigns jewelry to the shop.
Here's a preview:
That was a fun (impromptu) photo shoot. Can't wait to do more stuff like that.
She is one super talented girl. Working on a mini-bio to put up as well.
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Monday, April 21, 2003
San Francisco is so beautiful and so much fun! I miss it there dearly.
I bet more peple would get use of my hats and scarves there than down here in sunny Los Angeles :)
I'll write more stuff about the trip in my journal.
Some fun stuff I found lately
kick ass kuties stationery by Lisa Petrucci
I also met up with Connie of Miss C designs when I got back. We had breakfast at Bread and Porridge in Santa Monica and I had yummy banana and pecan pancakes.
We did a photo shoot of some of her jewlery and I will get those up in the shop as soon as I get more information from her.
If anybody has questions about any of the pieces below, le me know!
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Tuesday, April 15, 2003
I have a bunch of new stuff to add to the shop. some hats, some jewelry.
Slowly adding them on and then will send out a mass e-mail when I'm done I guess...
Sometimes I get the urge to add on products at 1 a.m. and then end up going to sleep before I am done. Need to be a better businessperson!
I am also going up to San Francisco for a few days so I'm really going to fall behind on my 2 or 3 hats a day goal I set for myself.
Here's a preview of a new jewelry line
will post these soon too.
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Sunday, April 13, 2003
Fun pulp novel pin-up girl posters
and magents, stickers, coasters and purses!
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The WORST time to go grocery shopping is when you are hungry.
and PMS-ing.
I came back with carrot cake, toblerone chocolate, and Virgil's root beer.
No matter how irritable you are going through the aisles and aisles of food deciding what you want to eat first, having the checker guy, bagger guy and manager guy all fight over who can help you first will just make your day.
And even if that's not how it really happened, that's how I saw it happen :)
And now, I am (online) window shopping, watching the Gilmore Girls and making another hat.
what do you think?
spring-y eh?
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Friday, April 11, 2003
knit legwarmer pattern that I just showed to Kara.
Can't wait to see what she comes up with!
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Wednesday, April 09, 2003
Kara and I went to the Lunch with Lulu sale put on by Planet Lulu today. But to shop this time, not to sell. I've been busy with work so I haven't had time to make new inventory. I've made very cool contacts there though. We will soon be featuring jewelry by Cheetahbox and soaps by Willendorf Soaps (some of her stuff is up on Purple Skirt Use code 'skirt' at checkout to receive a 15% discount)!
I also bought myself the kickiest, flirtiest red skirt by Ashley O' Rourke :)
I will also be one of the featured artists at Art Jog 2003 on April 26-27 in San Diego.
Brandi of BShigley Designs is putting together this event to coincide with ArtWalk 2003 near Little Italy. I'm going to make a fun weekend out of it. Still need to come up with more inventory though :)
Maybe I'll have a sign up for a giveaway.
a hat?
with a pin??
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Tuesday, April 08, 2003
I just got notice of this book called
I Am Diva! Every Woman's Guide to Outrageous Living.
Looks intriguing...
It's set up like a weekly to do list for the year. Here's an excerpt of the first chapter.
Saw this too:
Shacking Up: The Smart Girl's Guide to Living in Sin Without Getting Burned
Could be helpful to some of you girls out there;)
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Monday, April 07, 2003
The sale went well!
There is still so much to learn...
I did learn that I need to make spring-ier colors so get ready to see a new collection that includes pinks, purples, greens, blues, yellows, etc.
The flower pins also did well :)
will add more of those.
I have smaller ones too. still need to make that graphic.
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Friday, April 04, 2003
Found another shopping blog!
fun fun fun
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getting ready for the Planet Lulu sale tomorrow.
I've got a lot of new hats and flower pins to show off :)
Well, not really that much. I've been busy with work so I'm just making as many as I can till 10:30 tomorrow morning.
and I'm not really good at staying up all night...
Hope to see some of you there!
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Wednesday, April 02, 2003
Just got my La Redoute catalog.
list of wants :)
polka dot dress
gored skirt
safari jacket
leather cut out flats
shirt dress
all pink and red.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2003
Primp Shop is in the Planet Lulu mailer
so exciting!
I am working feverishly on hats and flowers :)
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There are many advantages to going on a road trip versus flying to your destination. Of course, one of the main reasons is because of the beautiful scenery you miss out on when flying above the clouds, but there are other pluses that one may not think of when choosing their mode of transportation.
Having significantly more room to bring road trip necessities is a big advantage. When beginning to pack for a road trip, there are several things to keep in mind. One thing that may not seem important is water. We are spoiled here in the pacific northwest with our clear and crisp tasting water. This is not the case in other states, especially the further south you get. This is why it is important to remember some water so your snobby tastebuds aren't assaulted by the flavor.
Another must is a pillow. I didn't realize how big of a difference this would make to the comfort level as I sat for hours in the front seat but it did. Placing it behind your back helps you sit up straight and not hate yourself when you finally reach a rest stop. There are a variety of ways to make yourself more comfortable on the road.
A swim suit is a must just in case your hotels along the way have a swimming pool. Sitting in the jacuzzi was just what I needed to relax my muscles after sitting in the car for hours. I was refreshed and ready for the next day and very thankful I had remembered my swim wear.
Comfortable clothes are an obvious must for any form of travel. Stretchy pants increase mobility and allow for a much more enjoyable trip, but there is a variety of road trip fashion you can try out.
Finally, snacks are arguably the most important part of any trip. The greatest part of traveling by car is that there is plenty of space for snacks, so stock up. Munching on some chips can make the drive go that much faster.
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Race cars and wine in Snowmass this week
September 13, 2017
Proving summer in Snowmass isn't over yet, two events — one old and one new — will take the village by storm beginning today.
Motoring Classic and Vintage Car Race
Sixty race cars from the 1960s and '70s will compete in this classic — the first auto race to hit the streets of Colorado ski country in nearly 20 years.
Formula race cars and vintage Corvettes, BMWs and Porsches, among other top brands, will cruise around the village as part of Snowmass' Motoring Classic Weekend, which kicks off at 9 a.m. today.
The races, which are expected to last until 5 p.m., will travel up Snowmelt/Lower Carriage Way, around the RFTA Bus Depot and down Brush Creek Road.
During the race, the course and roads will be closed or restricted to regular traffic. People are encouraged to take the bus from the Intercept Lot or Rodeo Lot.
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Traffic will be restricted on upper Brush Creek Road and lower Carriage Way beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday. Throughout the race, traffic will be able to pass through the course between race sessions in 10-minute intervals and one-way lanes, but motorists should expect delays.
Wood Road will remain open at the roundabout but will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic. Elbert Lane will be closed to general traffic and parking beginning at 7 a.m.
For onsite race information, visit the hospitality tent in the Base Village arrival center. The best viewing areas include the arrival center, Town Hall, parking lots 4 and 7 and the Base Village conference center lot, according to Snowmass Tourism.
An after-race party with live music will take place at Base Camp Bar & Grill beginning at 6 p.m. Admission to the party is $60.
"A race of this level hasn't been seen in the mountains in many years, so it is a real treat to see it come alive in Snowmass Village," Kyle Popejoy of Rocky Mountain Vintage Car Racing said in a statement.
The last time a race of this caliber was held in ski country was in 1998 in Steamboat Springs, according to Snowmass Tourism.
The car collections also will be on display for spectators from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Snowmass Town Park Softball Field.
For more information on the vintage car race and Snowmass' Motoring Classic weekend, visit http://www.gosnowmass.com/event/aspen-snowmass-vintage-car-race/.
Snowmass Wine Festival
The Rotary Club of Snowmass will host its annual wine dinner and festival this weekend.
All proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.
The weekend will kick off with a four-course "California Dreamin'" themed wine dinner at the Viceroy Snowmass starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Viceroy executive chef Will Nolan will prepare the four-course meal, which will feature five wines from American viticultural areas throughout California. Tickets are $135 per person.
The grand tasting wine festival will take place at Town Park from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday. A silent auction also will be held.
For more information on the festival, visit http://www.snowmasswinefestival.com.
Tickets to the dinner Friday and the festival Saturday may be purchased at http://www.rcsvcf.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SnowmassWineFestival2017/SnowmassWineFestival2017.
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This participatory approach enables community leaders to actualize their own food security.
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China's goal in Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un talks is to make sure they don't collapse
If US thinks North Korea is not moving towards denuclearisation, it may adopt more extreme measures, Chinese official says
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For much of the past year, China has repeatedly – sometimes with exasperation – called on the United States and North Korea to sit down and chat. Now the goal is to ensure they keep talking.
Chinese President Xi Jinping backed Donald Trump's surprise decision to meet Kim Jong-un, saying a diplomatic solution was the best way to resolve the two nations' disagreements. Trump praised Xi over the weekend, saying he had "helped us a lot" on North Korea.
The impending talks temporarily remove a persistent headache for Xi as he prepares for a potential trade war with the US and consolidates power in China, which scrapped presidential term limits on Sunday. Yet the high-stakes summit also creates more risk for China if the talks fail, particularly as Trump has warned of military force to stop Kim from threatening the US with nuclear weapons.
China calls for US, North Korea to show 'political courage' to ease nuclear tension, welcomes Trump-Kim talks
"If the US finds that the negotiations are useless and North Korea hasn't taken any actual denuclearisation, then the US may adopt even more stringent sanctions or other extreme measures," Yang Xiyu, former director of the Chinese foreign ministry's Office on Korean Peninsula Issues, said. "At that time, China and the US may face even greater conflict."
Beijing has claimed credit for the shift towards dialogue, saying the US and North Korea had effectively adhered to its call for a dual suspension of provocations to reduce tensions. As North Korea's biggest trading partner, China's support for increasingly tough sanctions over the past year has put pressure on Kim's regime.
Nuclear crisis at 'crucial moment' for US-North Korea talks, Chinese minister says
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi struck a cautious tone last week when discussing recent events with North Korea, including a planned summit between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in in April.
"Despite light at the end of the tunnel, the journey ahead won't be smooth," Wang said at his annual news conference. "Now is a crucial moment for testing the sincerity of the parties. Every effort must be made for peace, and the opportunity must be seized."
China's direct role so far has been limited despite its economic leverage. Relations with Pyongyang have been frosty under Xi, who has yet to meet Kim. South Korea has instead played a key role in orchestrating talks.
Even so, any lasting solution to the North Korean crisis will require China's endorsement. While it backed harsher sanctions against Pyongyang, it refused to completely cut off oil or do anything else that could cause the regime to collapse.
Beijing has sought to balance its desire for North Korea to get rid of its nuclear weapons with other goals, including avoiding war and chaos that could upend China's economy and social stability.
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(Fox's Federal Coach column was originally published on The Washington Post On Leadership site.)
Gary Locke is the 36th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. He previously was a two-term governor of Washington and is the first Chinese-American in history to serve as governor. Secretary Locke is the presidential nominee to become the next U.S. ambassador to China. What leadership lessons did you learn as governor and how are you applying them as Secretary of Commerce?We really have to recognize that politicals come and go, but civil servants are the ones that will always outlast us. Whether at the Commerce Department or elsewhere, the top leadership can help sketch out the framework and the objectives, but the details have to be done by the line staff and the people who carry out these duties on a day-to-day basis. By having them involved, it offers greater ownership and buy-in, which will help ensure the success of whatever project you're working on. When I came to the Commerce Department, there was a lot of discontent and complaints from employees of the Patent & Trademark Office. So two days on the job, I picked up the phone and dialed the heads of the two labor organizations and said, "I'm Gary Locke, Secretary of Commerce." They asked, "Are you calling for the Secretary?" and I said, "No, I am the Secretary." They had never talked to the Secretary before. I brought them into my office and said we need their support to make changes, because on average it takes more than three years to get a patent application processed, which is absolutely unacceptable. We are embarking on wholesale radical change, not just tinkering around the edges. I really believe you need to set super-high stretch goals that will force people to start from a clean sheet of paper and redesign organizations from scratch, as opposed to just making a few changes here and there. We have to involve the employees, and if we're going to be successful, they have to be part of that design and implementation process; it cannot be designed and written out by the top managers. How do keep your employees motivated and engaged in the mission of the Department of Commerce?I'll go to a meeting with all the employees to talk about issues, make announcements and celebrate their accomplishments or progress on programs and initiatives. We celebrate their progress even if they don't reach their goals. Again, I very much believe that we have to set super-high stretch goals, because it's much better to achieve 75 percent of a super-high stretch goal than 90 percent of a mediocre goal. For instance, we were hoping to reduce the backlog of patent applications to below 700,000 by the end of 2010. We didn't make it, but we still celebrated. We said, "Great job, let's keep going and not give up." One of my management philosophies is that we will not hang people out to dry, scapegoat or reprimand them for acting in good faith and taking reasonable risks. Not every baseball team can win 100 percent of their games; one team wins, one team loses. We have to recognize that nobody's perfect, but as long as we're really trying hard and acting ethically, it's OK that things don't go the way we want. We just pat each other on the back and say, "Let's try again." What are your biggest management challenges and how are you addressing them? The Commerce Department is an agency that has a variety of different bureaus that are seemingly unrelated. But actually, there is a unified theme to all of our programs and services to help companies be more innovative, at home and around the world. We're making sure that people are prepared for "Snowmageddon" or hurricanes, promoting trade and helping companies sell more of American-made goods and services, and using the Census information for businesses to decide where they're going to site a big mall or one of the retail outlets. I've noticed that we can be a lot more efficient in what we do and be a lot more responsive to our customers and stakeholders by having the different bureaus collaborate. We have a major project on reforming our acquisition processes and procedures to make sure that we have a unified, more coordinated purchasing program. Everybody is also helping to promote the president's agenda to double exports over the next five years. I've been really pleased at the efficiencies that we've been able to gain and the attention to management issues throughout all of the bureaus. What do you consider to be a critical event to your becoming the leader you are today? When I was elected county administrator for the metropolitan area of Seattle, there was a form that came to me for my signature involving a correction of an employee's classification number but no change in pay. It was signed by [six different people] and then I was the next signature. But I refused to sign. I told them six signatures for something that involves no monetary consequence is unnecessary and excessive. We went back and said, "Let's streamline it and get it down to just a couple of signatures." Everybody fought us, because nobody wanted to be the last person signing the form for fear if something ever went wrong, they would get hung out to dry. We need to empower people and understand and accept the fact that not everything will go 100 percent according to plan—there will be mistakes along the way. But as long as mistakes are a result of good faith, ethical behavior and people are trying hard, working diligently and acting reasonably, we've got to accept that. Otherwise, we're going to have bureaucracy after bureaucracy, paperwork after paperwork, signature after signature, which takes people away from working on the task at hand and the critical projects.
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Surveying the acronyms, slogans and victim names that serve as titles for measures introduced in Congress and other legislative bodies, some of which may graduate to the U.S. Code and other statute books.
New to the art form? This Wall Street Journal article will get you orientated. Also, for more information on how some of these titles mislead lawmakers and the citizenry, find some academic commentary from Brian Christopher Jones here: https://works.bepress.com/brian_jones/.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Eight Miles High
House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) reaches for the sky with H.R. 471: "This Act may be cited as the `Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act' or the `SOAR Act'.
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The real estate crisis hit Florida hard. The state has one of the nation's largest backlogs of foreclosures. Something that isn't surprising when you consider that Florida also has one of the longest repossession timelines at 676 days.
In order to deal with this glut of foreclosures, the state house recently passed the "Florida Fair Foreclosure Act," to shrink that time. It also changes the amount of time a bank can go after a foreclosed homeowner for a deficiency judgment to from five years to one year, reduces the number of required hearings and allows for speedier foreclosures of abandoned properties.
But, as with any proposed law, there are ups and downs. Let's go through a few. Comment or send me an email to tell me where you stand.
- Speeding up the foreclosure process will boost the state's economy because homes can be put back on the market and improved.
- Shortened time between an owner abandoning a property and the bank foreclosing on it means the property won't sit vacant and fall into disrepair. Banks can take responsibility for them, bring them up to code and sell them for a reasonable price. (See this example of how a shortened time between abandonment and foreclosure would have helped property values and the neighborhood.)
- This bill strengthens the requirement of proof that a party trying to foreclose on a property actually owns it. Banks would have to show how the mortgage was bought and sold, or justify to a T why original documents are not available. This will prevent fraud in the speedier process.
- Florida's courts are packed with foreclosure requests, and the housing market in Florida is continuing to fall. In order for the market to be brought back to normalcy, the glut of abandoned homes needs to be sold off and the stagnant amount of homes in foreclosure needs to be dealt with. A turnaround rate of 676 days is not sustainable.
- Speeding up foreclosures makes abusing the rights of the homeowner easier. This bill shortens the amount of time homeowners have to build a defense. Given the amount of abuse brought up by the robo-signing debacle, it seems like a bad idea to shorten the time before reforms have time to really go into place.
- The criteria for classifying a property as "abandoned" seems vague. The qualifications in the bill include too much trash, if at least two neighbors say it is abandoned, and if no one can be reached at the house at different times of day over a 72-hour period. There are a few more, but only two of the qualifications need to be met in order for the house to be deemed abandoned. It seems possible to me that a homeowner that doesn't do a great job keeping up their property and then goes on vacation for a week could qualify.
- Arguably, encouraging lenders to support loan modifications would be effective in combatting this crisis. Effective foreclosure mediation can keep people in their homes, make communities more stable and save taxpayers quite a bit of money.
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(3-5 years Experienced) Walk-In at SOFTiD SOLUTIONS: Senior Java Developer from 04 May 2015 to 08th May 2015 at Bangalore.
Job Position (s):
# Java Senior Software Engineer
# Java System Analyst / Senior System Analyst
# Java Module Lead
# Java Technical Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Job Category : IT /Software
Walk-In Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Location : Bangalore, Karnataka
Compensation: Selected candidates would be paid as per industry norms.
Desired Qualification : BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA/Any Computer Science Graduate and Post Graduate.
Desired Experience : With Experience Only, NO Freshers (Mandatory)
Mandatory Skills:
# Positive attitude with good interpersonal skills.
# Excellent communication and analytical skills.
# Ready to work individually or part of a team.
# Technically sound in their respective domain/s.
Job Description:
# We are looking for experienced candidates who have working experience in Basic / Core Java, Spring MVC and Hibernate respectively.
# Experience range from 3-7 years.
# Our Current Openings: We, SOFTiD SOLUTIONS are hiring JAVA Senior Software Engineer / System Analyst / Senior System Analyst / Module Lead / Java Technical Lead (3-7 years, Strong in Basic / Core Java and experience in Spring MVC is mandatory).
Designation: Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer/Developer has to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. This position involves designing and developing complex applications, solutions and information systems in Java and J2EE architecture and work with software engineers, Module Lead and Project management for development of code.
Ø Minimum 3 years software development experience with a minimum of 3 years of J2EE experience along with MVC frameworks Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Web services hands on experience is required for the incumbent.
Ø Must have successfully completed delivery of 3 or more projects through full software development lifecycle.
Ø Thorough understanding of and experience in at least two structured software development methodologies (i.e. Agile, Spiral, Waterfall etc.) including design, coding, unit test, etc. required.
Ø Comfortable in face-to-face meetings and over the telephone with customers and both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ø A good understanding of software engineering and agile development practices.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
Ø Experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment.
Ø Involve in technical low-level design of the application with the support of Module Lead / Team Lead.
Ø Participate actively in database design of the application.
Ø Mentors Associate Software Engineers and Interns.
Ø Identify product requirements and potential improvements and discuss them with the Module Lead / Team Lead.
Ø Interface with the Global support/services team, product marketing and Customer/Partners to address issues in the field, with in the knowledge of the Module Lead.
Ø Do review of other team member's work and their code.
Ø Undertake any other assignments, which the company may request from time to time.
Ø Database optimization and profiling.
Ø Debugging and performance profiling.
Designation: Module Lead
Module Lead has to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. This position involves designing, planning, execution of projects in a technical perspective and will be the single point of contact for the technical needs of the application. Role includes working with complex designing and developing complex applications, solutions and information systems in Java and J2EE architecture and work with Senior Software Engineers, Software Engineers and Project Managers for the execution of projects.
Ø Minimum 5 years of Web & Application development experience required in Java.
Ø Experience in SOA.
Ø Experience of working with developers working in J2EE & EJB 2.1, JBoss / WebSphere / Tomcat, Application Server, Web Services, etc.
Ø Experience in Hybrid Mobile applications made on browser technology such as HTML5 is desirable.
Ø Excellent knowledge in OOAD, Design Patterns and UML.
Ø Excellent knowledge in Java/J2EE technologies with knowledge in Struts/Spring/Hibernate frameworks.
Ø Excellent knowledge in a J2EE application server (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss).
Ø Thorough understanding of and experience in at least two structured software development methodologies (i.e. Agile, Spiral, Waterfall etc.) including design, coding, unit test, etc. required.
Ø Interface to client for both technical and non-technical aspects of the project.
Ø Good working knowledge in conceptualizing a product and to design and develop it.
Ø Excellent Team handling skills.
Ø Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills.
Ø Work with business partners to understand and analyze their project business requirements and processes.
Ø Collaborate with developers and Solutions Architects to establish the technical vision while demonstrating an understanding of the business needs/requirements and being able to translate them into system/application and operational requirements.
Ø Ability to prepare/review the software requirement specifications, use case modeling, use-case specifications, UML diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, process flow diagrams, data modelling and supplementary specifications.
Ø Ability to perform functional and technical gap analysis between present and proposed systems and prepare detailed functional and non-functional specifications for implementation.
Ø Architecting and Designing enterprise J2EE Applications.
Ø Create high-level comprehensive solution designs that address the needs of key stakeholders from the business, solution delivery and operations areas.
Ø Document system requirement specification (SRS) in a clear and concise fashion to ensure requirements can be understood and meet the needs of key requirements stakeholders Business, Developers/Designers and Quality Assurance.
Ø Ensure that SRSs are agreed to and approved according to SDLC governance guidelines. Actively manage the approval and review process for SRS documentation and escalating/raising risk awareness when approvals are delayed or not received.
Ø Act as a central point of contact for requirements through the life of the project. Provide support and consulting to business and technology project members to ensure requirements are properly considered through all phases, from analysis, design and testing through to implementation planning and roll out.
Ø Demonstrate ownership of requirements throughout the lifecycle of the project. In partnership with the business, uniquely identify all requirements and ensure ongoing change control and traceability matrix tools are in place to track where requirements are derived from, how they are satisfied, how they are tested, and what impact will result if they are changed.
Ø Work with Project Managers to ensure all additions/modifications to scope and requirements follow standard change control practice (i.e. PCR).
Selection Process:
• Technical Interview – Written Test, System Test (Based on Spring MVC and Hibernate), F2F and HR F2F Round of Interview.
Please Carry (mandatory) :
• Updated Resume Copy
• Updated Resume Copy
• A printout of this JobSeekersIndia job posting.
• Government Photo ID Proof(Passport/PAN Card/Voters ID/Driving License)
• Government Photo ID Proof(Passport/PAN Card/Voters ID/Driving License)
• Latest 3 Months Pay Slips.
Note: Please note NO Freshers will be entertained.
Note: Please note NO Freshers will be entertained.
Note: You can mention the reference as 'JobSeekersIndia'.
Walk-In Date: From 04th May 2015 (Monday) to 08th May 2015 (Friday).
Walk-In Date: From 04th May 2015 (Monday) to 08th May 2015 (Friday).
Walk-In Time: From 10.00AM to 06:30 PM.
Walk-In Venue :
SOFTiD SOLUTIONS,
Vanguard Rise, Ground Floor,
5th Main, Konena Agrahara,
Old HAL Airport Road,
Bangalore – 560017
SOFTiD SOLUTIONS,
Vanguard Rise, Ground Floor,
5th Main, Konena Agrahara,
Old HAL Airport Road,
Bangalore – 560017
Ph: 080-40933280
Landmark: Take the road besides Yesu Krupa Complex (Rajeshwari bus stop) 3rd building on right side, OLD Airport Road
Contact Person: HR
Contact Number: +91 80 4093 3280, Ext: 103
Last Updated Date: May 02, 2015


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1. This scheme is called the Student Health Services Scheme of Islamic Science University of Malaysia
2. The scheme specifies the medical and dental facilities funded by the University for students as well as the administration method relating thereto.
3. The provisions of this Scheme apply to all eligible students unless otherwise specified in the student conditions of admission.
4. As used in this scheme, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below unless the context otherwise clearly requires:
4.1 'Panel Doctor' means a qualified medical practitioner who works in a Panel Clinic;
4.2 'Government Hospital' means any Government Hospital in Malaysia including University Hospitals, Government Clinic, Federal Medical Foundation and National Population and Family Development Board Centre;
4.3 'Panel Clinic' means a medical centre, clinic or those appointed by the University to provide treatment to students according to this scheme including the Health Clinic of USIM;
4.4 'University's Authority' means the University's Board of Directors, Senate, Faculty, Centre, Institute, Academic Committee, Selection Committee, Student Welfare Committee and other bodies specified by the Statute as the University's Authority;
4.5 'Student' means a University student who is eligible to receive the benefits of medical and dental services in accordance with paragraph 5;
4.6 'This Scheme' means the Student Health Services Scheme of the University;
4.7 'Medical Committee' means a Committee established on the order of the University's Authority to consider and make recommendation for medical cases. The Medical Committee shall consist of not less than 2 registered and accredited medical practitioners appointed as members. At least one of the appointed Medical Committee member should have a specific qualification to advice about the ailment suffered by the student referred;
4.8 'University' means Islamic Science University of Malaysia
5. Students who are eligible for benefits under this scheme are as follows:
5.1 All full-time students who are already enrolled and pursuing academic courses for the first degree (undergraduate).
5.2 All full time students who are pursuing postgraduate study.
5.3 Any other students as specified by the Vice Chancellor.
6. Each student included in this Scheme will be charged as follows:
6.1 Local students will be charged a fee of RM50.00 per semester.
6.2 International students will be charged a fee of RM100.00 per semester.
7.1 Types of services provided under this scheme are as follows:
7.1.1 Outpatient treatment at the University's Panel Clinic; and
7.1.2 Inpatient treatment at a Government Hospital and University Hospital.
7.2 This scheme does not include medical care required during childbirth and any related treatments and examinations before and after it. Students whose registration status is suspended are also not included in this Scheme.
8. Outpatient treatment is as follows:
8.1 Provided at the University's Panel Clinic including during short breaks between semesters but excluding long breaks and any fees incurred will be borne by this Scheme.
8.2 Provided only at the USIM's Health Clinic during long breaks.
9. When the University's Panel Clinic is closed, treatment for cases of emergency or accident is available at the nearest Government Hospital and expenses will be covered by this Scheme.
10. Expenses for the treatment of patients in their homes (house calls) are not covered by this Scheme.
11. Inpatient treatment is as follows:
11.1 Hospital charges for any student will only be borne by this Scheme if the student is admitted to the Hospital on the advice of the University's Panel Doctor. Certification/guarantee letter from the University will only be issued by the Official concerned after the letter of admission by the University's Panel Doctor is presented to the Official stating that the student need to be hospitalised for treatment and observation.
11.2 Exception to the rule in the paragraph above may only be allowed in emergency situations and a guarantee letter shall be issued to the Hospital by the party concerned as soon as possible.
11.3. International Students are encouraged to use medical Insurance card to receive treatment in private Hospitals.
12. A student is only allowed to receive a maximum of Second Class Ward treatment in Government Hospitals or University Hospitals.
13. These hospital expenses will only be covered by this Scheme for a total period of not more than 45 days in any one calendar year or for a certain continuous time.
14. If a student is receiving treatment in the hospital for a period of more than 45 days in any one calendar year or a certain continuous period, the Vice Chancellor may determine whether the benefits of this service shall continue to be provided to the student after consultation with the University's Panel Doctor.
15. Payment for treatment are as follows:
15.1 Hospital charges will be covered by this Scheme if a student is admitted to the hospital within a semester.
15.2 If a student is admitted to the hospital within a semester and is receiving treatment continuously until after the end of the semester, the student may continue to receive the benefits of this service provided that the total period does not exceed the limit of 45 days as stated in paragraph 13 above.
16. If a student is admitted to a Private Hospital in an emergency situation (such as after an accident) because it was near the hospital, this Scheme will bear the fees incurred by the hospital for emergency treatment only.
17. If a student chooses to be treated at a Private Hospital or a Private Clinic, or a higher than the Second Class Ward in a Government Hospital, then all costs for treatment and the like shall be borne by the student.
18. If a student falls ill within a semester while being outside of the area due to a course related activity (for example, when conducting a field trip), the student may receive outpatient or inpatient treatment at the nearest Government Hospital and the expenses will be reimbursed by this Scheme. Guarantee letter from the Head of Department and receipts should be presented when making a claim.
19. A student recently diagnosed with a chronic disease during his study term, will initially be given treatment under this Scheme for a period of not more than 60 days. After this period the Vice Chancellor will determine whether the benefits of this Scheme shall continue to be given to the student based on the report by the University's Panel Doctor.
19A. A student who has been diagnosed with a chronic disease before commencing his/her study, this Scheme will not bear the cost of such treatment.
20. Any case which requires referral to a specialist will be submitted to the University's Panel Doctor to any specialist in a Government Hospital or a University Hospital. No case shall be referred to other specialist except for specific reasons with prior approval from the Vice Chancellor.
21. Subject to other provisions in this Scheme, the expenses covered by this Scheme include fees for check-up, consultation, treatment, medication, surgery and injection (including injections to prevent illness) provided or recommended by the University's Panel Doctor and all the Hospital fees.
22. This Scheme shall not be held liable for the following expenses:
22.1 fees for check-up, consultation, treatment, medication, surgery and the like which are related to or arising from pregnancy or childbirth;
22.2 consultation, tools and medication fees for family planning; and
22.3 medical and surgical devices such as denture, eyeglasses, hearing aid, crutch, orthopedic devices and other tools of its kind.
23. The Registrar will send each candidate who receives an offer of admission to the University a special form to be used by an external doctor to record information regarding the health of the candidate. The completed form must be returned to the Registrar to be handed over to the University's Panel Doctor who will decide whether the candidate needs further medical observation based on the information given.
24. An individual who has been accepted by the University as a 'medical suspect' will be included in this Scheme if the University's Panel Doctor considers that the student needs constant medical observation for a period not exceeding six months. If the observation is still required after the end of the six-month period, the student will be referred back to the Government Hospital before a decision is taken on the matter of whether the benefit of this Scheme shall continue to be provided for the student.
25. The University's Panel Doctor will conduct medical examinations including X-ray of a student at any time if deemed necessary.
26. In any exceptional cases not included in the provisions above, the Vice Chancellor shall make a decision after consulting the University's Panel Doctor if he/she considers it necessary.
Eligibility Requirements has the same requirements as the Medical Health Scheme.
i) Facilities
Dental treatment facilities is a type of treatment which is fixed and provided according to the schedule set by the University.
ii) Liability of Treatment
Students may get a dental treatment at the limit of RM60.00 per treatment. Any excess of the prescribed limit shall be borne by the student him/herself.


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RN-Clinical Nurse III Oncology Infusion
- Employer
- UCLA Health
- Location
- Torrance, CA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 1/13/2018
- Closes
- 1/23/2018
- Specialty
- Hemo / Oncology, Other
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
|Job Duties
Under supervision of the Nurse Supervisor or Medical Director, provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations. Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting. Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis. Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills. Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients. Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians. Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy. Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators. Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting. Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment.
Possession of Chemotherapy certification.
Possession of ONS certification.
Minimum of two years of acute care/Oncology outpatient experience
BSN or MSN required


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Clean out your closets and lend a helping hand by donating your new or gently used coats this year during the Ztwins and Seattle Medium Newspaper Group's Annual Community Coat Drive. The cold months are fast approaching and your donation means keeping a family, man, woman or child warm this winter. We'll be broadcasting live during the coat drive and you never know, you may walk away with some nice giveaways. Ain't no party like a Ztwins party! Come on out and fun with us while giving back. Save the date. We hope to see you there.Find out more »
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Hurricane Arthur Intensifies As It Heads For North Carolina
HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C., July 3 (Reuters) - The first hurricane of the Atlantic season gained strength on Thursday and was expected to attain Category 2 status as it reached the North Carolina coast, where thousands of vacationers scrubbed their July Fourth holiday plans amid evacuation orders.
Hurricane Arthur was about 70 miles (150 km) south-southwest of Cape Fear, North Carolina, with maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour (145 km per hour), U.S. forecasters said.
Moving faster at 13 mph (20 kph), the center of the storm was expected to brush the North Carolina Outer Banks late Thursday and early Friday with winds reaching up to 105 mph (170 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Arthur would be the first hurricane to hit the United States since Superstorm Sandy devastated New York and New Jersey in October 2012 and caused $70 billion estimated damage.
Despite growing in intensity, Arthur remained a relatively small storm, with hurricane force winds only extending outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center.
After grazing the Outer Banks, Arthur should accelerate toward the northeast and remain offshore on Friday as it diminishes in strength, posing no risk to the northeastern United States, forecasters said.
"The worst of Arthur's wind will remain offshore, but some strong, gusty squalls will affect the North Carolina barrier islands," said Dan Kottlowski, a hurricane expert at AccuWeather.
The hurricane center did note on Thursday afternoon, however, that "only a slight westward shift in the track would bring the strongest winds inland over eastern North Carolina."
The storm disrupted plans for holiday beachgoers and others ordered off low-lying barrier islands in the storm's path. Tourists and some residents packed ferries and crowded the only highway off Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, where voluntary and mandatory evacuations were in effect.
Ferry service between some islands was suspended on Thursday afternoon as conditions began to deteriorate, with heavy rain and wind gusts reported along the coast.
Some people on Hatteras Island planned to ride out the storm. Retiree Gerry Lebing said he was tying things down at his house and moving cars to higher ground.
Troy Scroggin drove from Virginia to check on his vacation home on Hatteras Island. "We had to batten down the hatches and we're going to stay and see what's it's like," he said.
The storm could bring life-threatening rip currents and a storm surge of up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) to North Carolina's barrier islands, forecasters said.
Storm Surge Likely
North Carolina officials warned the storm surge could make the narrow 50-mile (80 km) Highway 12 connecting Hatteras Island to the mainland impassable. The state was putting extra heavy equipment in place to remove sand and the overwash as soon as possible after the storm passes.
Part of the highway was washed out by storm surge for two months after Sandy, forcing people to use ferries to reach the mainland.
"I think it's probably going to get knocked out again," said Jeff Masters, a hurricane expert with private forecaster Weather Underground.
Officials asked residents to stay out of rough waters and avoid driving through high water.
"Don't put your stupid hat on," North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said at a news conference.
State officials said 105 National Guard members have been deployed to help with storm preparation and safety, and 400 state troopers are helping with the evacuation efforts.
"There could be loss of electricity, there could be restaurants closing, there could be cars flooding and roads could be compromised," Hyde County Manager Bill Rich said.
Several towns and villages on North Carolina's coast rescheduled Independence Day festivities and fireworks as the storm approached.
Farther north, the beach resort of Ocean City, Maryland, moved its July Fourth fireworks display to Saturday.
Boston officials moved up to Thursday a nationally televised concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display, which draw hundreds of thousands of spectators to the city's riverfront.
Despite losing strength on Friday, Arthur would likely bring heavy rain to Boston and strong winds over Cape Cod and Nantucket. It would still be near hurricane strength when it passes over Nova Scotia on Saturday, according to Masters.
(Additional reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh and David Adams in Miami; Writing by Colleen Jenkins and David Adams; Editing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Eric Beech and Susan Heavey)
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The Scottish Highlands
On our second to last day we booked a backpackers mini-bus tour to Loch Ness through the Scottish Highlands. Remarkably, the clouds parted and we were blessed with the most magical clear skies as we entered into the highlands. The trip was an absolute blast - complete with acerbic highland commentary on every historical massacre along the route from our espically learned driver. Apparently the Campbells and the MacIntoshs still don't speak after a certain infamous highland skermish some three centuries ago...still the views were amazing!


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The recording of daily life is nothing unfamiliar in this age of social media, but there is something extraordinarily poignant in observing the everyday lives of people going about their business and leisure from the 1930s and 40s, until the 80s. This is what you will find upon visiting the Mass Observation: This is Your Photo exhibition at the Photographers' Gallery.
The exhibition draws from the Mass Observation Archives, and includes photographs, artwork, journals and books, many of which were prepared by volunteer 'observers' under the directives of Mass Observation. This 'social research organisation', was founded in 1937 by ornithologist Tom Harrison, the poet and journalist Charles Madge, filmmaker and painter Humphrey Jennings, and photographer Humphrey Spender, to observe and document the 'new reality' in response to the changes in society, politics and economics leading up to the Second World War, and thereby create a 'modern anthropology' of Britain.
After the war, the organisation's activities waned, as it became increasingly focused on market research, but it resurged again in 1981, with volunteer participants writing life journals and focusing on individual perceptions and experiences.
In some cases, the photographs on display are a glimpse into a vanished mode of life — from the dapper and moustachioed circus ringmaster in his top hat, posing with a circus horse, to a grandfather receiving a rose from his granddaughter in an Exmoor village garden.
The photographs also record the antics of couples and families on holiday at the seaside — which become somewhat sinister as you read that these happy families were stalked by the observers and even had their conversations recorded. Drawings of living rooms from the 1980s by women including a housewife and a children's book illustrator are also telling.
It's a snapshot into the life of a vanished Britain, which also reveals humanity in its many different guises. A glimpse into the seemingly mundane and ordinary becomes extraordinary when seen through the snap of a lens.
This is Your Photo continues until 29 September at the Photographers' Gallery, 16-18 Ramillies Street, W1F 7LW. Admission is free.


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An avid Portsmouth fan has agreed to make the ultimate sacrifice for charity - by getting a Southampton tattoo on his leg.
James Sullivan, a lifelong Pompey fan has decided to get the crest of his team's most fierce rivals inked onto his right calf in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Whether James' unusual and brave deed starts a trend remains to be seen, but the father-of-two has said that he will book in the session once he raises £200.
James was inspired to get the Saints ' badge inked on him after being goaded into it by rival fans on a Facebook page.
Already forced to watch his most bitter rival playing in the Premier League every week whilst his beloved Pompey battle it out in League Two, James' attachment to Saints will now become indelible.
The builder, whose daughter Lola-Mai was diagnosed with cancer, said: "This may not mean anything to some people but locals to the two cities will understand what it means for a Portsmouth fan to do this.
"I was thinking of doing the fundraising and then when I saw their page, I messaged them asking if I could help.
"I said I had a few ideas but this is the one that's taken off. I went on a Saints-Pompey banter page and I was having an argument with a Saints fan when the idea came to me.
"I put it out there and I started to get a bit of interest but it's mainly Saints fans that are wanting to pay me to do it."
In pictures: Southampton 3-2 Liverpool
The 29-year-old already has a Portsmouth tattoo on his leg, and admitted that he is uneasy about the prospect of having his most hated rivals' badge etched onto his leg.
He added: "I'm not nervous about tattoos because I'm covered in them but I am nervous about what it is. I was trying to think of the worst thing I could do.
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By Ashley Thompson, BKD, LLP
Companies nationwide have used the research and development (R&D) tax credit to generate tax savings based on the resources expended to develop new or improved products and processes since 1981. During that time, governing rules and regulations have changed significantly. In addition, court cases and other IRS guidance have shaped and reshaped the credit into what it is today. Several common questions surround the R&D credit, including:
• What types of companies qualify?
• How is R&D defined?
• What are the potential tax savings?
Who Qualifies?
The majority of R&D credit claims are made by manufacturers, software developers and tech companies, but the credit applies to any company involved in developing or improving a product, process, technique, formula, invention or software item — there are no exclusions based on industry. The R&D credit is ultimately an incentive for companies to invest in developing new or improved "technology." If you're in business today after recent challenging years, you've likely innovated successfully to survive or thrive. However, to qualify for the credit, you must have incurred qualified R&D costs in connection with your innovation.
What is R&D?
The value of the R&D credit is driven by wage, supply and contract research expenses related to qualified research activities. For an activity to qualify as research for this credit, it must meet four requirements:
• Research must have been undertaken to discover information, the application of which is intended to be useful in the development of a new or improved business component. A business component is a product, process, technique, formula, invention or software item.
• Research must be technological in nature — it must rely on the principles of the "hard sciences," e.g., engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry or physics.
• There must be technical uncertainty regarding the development or improvement of a business component at the outset of the project. In other words, is there a risk for failure or are there questions regarding "if" it can be done, "how" to do it or the appropriate design of the solution?
• A process of experimentation must be used to eliminate the technical uncertainties. A process of experimentation often is defined by developing, testing and evaluating new ideas.
Many companies apply an overly narrow definition of R&D and either don't claim credits or greatly understate the credits they do claim. They might include only engineers' product development activities or those related to "ground-breaking" discoveries.
The definition provided by the tax code is intentionally broad to reward companies for improvement activities and process-related research. Here are some common examples of qualified research activities:
• Developing a new product
• Improving an existing product, e.g., subsequent software versions or improved performance or function of an existing product
• Developing a manufacturing process, e.g., developing tooling, jigs, fixtures, machine specifications, process parameters or test gages
• Improving a manufacturing process to increase efficiency and throughput or decrease scrap, e.g., automation, tooling redesign or equipment modification
• Developing internal-use software to provide capabilities beyond what is readily available
• Applying existing technologies in new and innovative ways, ways for which they were not originally designed
Taxpayers are not required to "reinvent the wheel" to qualify for the credit; they need only invest internal resources in developing something that is new or improved to them.
What is the Value of the Credit?
Qualified research expenses include wages, supplies and contract research expenses associated with R&D projects that satisfy the above criteria. Qualified wage expenses usually are determined by identifying which employees are involved in research and to what extent. Who performs qualified research isn't an all-or-nothing prospect. In most organizations — especially small and midsize companies — relatively few people are full-time researchers. Full- and part-time research can be qualified labor expense, so it's important to identify everyone contributing to the research effort, regardless of department or level.
Qualified supply expenses must be for material used in R&D activities. The Internal Revenue Code defines "supplies" as any tangible personal property, except property of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation. Examples of qualified supplies include components used to fabricate and test prototypes, raw materials used during product or process design or testing and scrapped material resulting from a failed research and experimentation project.
Contract research expenses are amounts incurred or paid to any person (other than a taxpayer's employee) for qualified research activities. Examples of contract research include individuals with technical specialties, engineering consultants, design firms, engineering firms, programming services, technical temporary services or PEOs, testing laboratories, validation services and certification services. Remember: Only 65 percent of amounts invoiced for contract research can be included in the credit calculation.
The federal credit generally is 4.5 percent to 6.5 percent of a company's qualified R&D expenses. So for every $100,000 in qualified research expenses, a company would typically claim $4,500 to $6,500 in tax savings. There are other issues beyond the nature of expenses that also affect the value of the credit to consider, such as prior year expenses. They also should be included in estimates of value before proceeding with a study and claiming a research credit.
The R&D tax credit can provide substantial tax savings for taxpayers in a multitude of industries. It's important to understand the definition of R&D, the eligible expenses and documentation expectations when analyzing opportunities and applying the R&D tax credit to your specific situation.
This article is for general information purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. This information was written by qualified, experienced BKD professionals, but applying this information to your particular situation requires careful consideration of your specific facts and circumstances. Consult your BKD advisor or legal counsel before acting on any matter covered in this update.
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|Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed( Vol-4,Issue-11,November 2017 )
Nweke I A, Ijearu S I, Dambaba N
Heavy metal, castor shoot, castor seed, tillage, wood ash.
Organic waste when used as soil amendment improves the fertility status of soil and crop yield, but unrestricted application on soil could lead to accumulation of heavy metals to a level, toxic to plants themselves and the animals that consumes them. Thus a field experiment was conducted in three (3) different planting seasons using three tillage methods (mound, ridge, flat) and four different rates (0t/ha, 2t/ha, 4t/ha, 6t/ha) of wood ash to evaluate the effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal; copper (Cu), boron (B) and lead (Pb) content of soil and uptake by castor shoot and seed. Data generated from the study was analyzed using crop start version 7.2 and mean separation was done using least significant difference (LSD0.05). The findings from the study showed that the interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metals content of soil, castor shoot and seed were significant (P<0.05). The values obtained decreased as the planting season increased, while the amount was found to increase as the rates of wood ash application increased. For soil heavy metal contents it was observed that tillage methods had no effect on virtually all the parameters assessed. The values obtained from ridge and flat were higher when compared to the value of mound with regard to soil and castor shoot heavy metal contents. The result of the shoot also show that interaction of flat and wood ash at the rates of 2t/ha, 4t/ha, and 6t/ha (Ft2, Ft4, Ft6) show statistically similar results. The result of heavy metal content of seed indicated that tillage method had no effect in most of the heavy metal contents of the castor seed, while Cu in 3rd year planting season were not significant among the rates of wood ash applied. The interaction effect of ridge and wood ash at the rates of 2t/ha, 4t/ha and 6t/ha (Rd2, Rd4, Rd6) on Cu, 1st and 2nd season were statistically similar, while the result from mound method was found to increase the seed up take of most of the tested parameters. The observed values of these tested parameters (Cu, B, Pb) in wood ash amended plots in the three planting seasons were within acceptable limits.
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|Nweke I A et al ."Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed". International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science(ISSN : 2349-6495(P) | 2456-1908(O)),vol 4, no. 11, 2017, pp.014-027 AI Publications, doi:10.22161/ijaers.4.11.3
|Nweke I A, Ijearu S I, Dambaba N(2017).Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science(ISSN : 2349-6495(P) | 2456-1908(O)),4(11), 014-027. http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijaers.4.11.3
|Nweke I A, Ijearu S I, Dambaba N. 2017,"Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed". International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science(ISSN : 2349-6495(P) | 2456-1908(O)).4(11):014-027. Doi: 10.22161/ijaers.4.11.3
|Nweke I A, Ijearu S I, Dambaba N. 2017,Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed, International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science(ISSN : 2349-6495(P) | 2456-1908(O)).4(11), pp:014-027
|Nweke I A, Ijearu S I, Dambaba N."Interactive effect of tillage and wood ash on heavy metal content of soil, castor shoot and seed", International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science(ISSN : 2349-6495(P) | 2456-1908(O)),vol.4,no. 11, pp.014-027,2017.
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journal={International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science},
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My most romantic memories are never in any way linked to this day. The teddy bear and chocolate thing really just doesn't do it for me. I'm glad to be in a place where we show our love through our daily actions. Like when my husband does the laundry or runs out at any hour to pick up some food I'm craving (and not just when I'm pregnant). Even more romantic is when he reads to our son, or wakes up with the baby. In our last house, before he left to work he'd get our son's chocolate milk ready in a sippy cup in his room so I wouldn't have to go all the way downstairs and could have an extra half hour of sleep. He will drop whatever hes doing to help my mom deliver a cake or fix something in her house or carry her groceries. He will even skip a football game to watch a movie with me.
I have been blessed with a man who shows his love everyday, and a son who last night wrote me a love note and as a gift drew a cleaning robot for me--sweet! Next year when our daughter is old enough to get it, I imagine my husband will get her flowers and a teddy bear on this day, but for me, I'll take the daily acts of selflessness and kindness and count myself as one of the lucky ones.
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