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The opening and closing bells on the major American stock exchanges ring at 9:30 am and 4:00 pm respectively (Eastern Time). If you cannot pack enough trading thrills into that six-and-one-half hour stretch, or your 9-to-5 job does not allow you the freedom to do your own trading at home, you are in luck. After-hours trading is available on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, as well as on other market exchanges throughout the world.
In the past, after-hours trading was limited to a privileged few. Only institutional investors and investors with very high net worth were allowed to engage in trades after the closing bell. That changed with advances in technology and the advent of Electronic Communication Networks (ECNs). Late-night and early-morning (pre-market) trading is now open to anyone who has access to an ECN through his or her broker.
Stocks do not always open at the same value they closed at during the previous day, and after-hours trading is the reason why. News that can affect the value of any particular stock, or stocks in general, can break after the market has closed for the day. Examples range from a sharp rise or drop in overseas markets to a fire at a company's manufacturing facility or a late-in-the-day earnings announcement. Investors want to capitalize on this news before it spreads and the next day's trading opens. After-hours trading allows savvy investors to do just that.
After-hours trading is not for the novice investor. The volume of trading is considerably lower during the off-hours, making it harder to find a trading partner especially if the majority of activity in that market is headed in the same direction based on late-breaking information. Because of the lower volume, it may be more difficult to complete trades or do so at a reasonable price price volatility is higher and the differences between bid and ask prices (spreads) may be wider. Liquidity is another issue; it may be harder to convert shares into cash. Certain stocks may not be available for after-hours trading if interest in those stocks is typically low.
Usually after-hours trading is heaviest during the first two hours after the market closes, falling off sharply beyond that. The further away you trade from these boundaries, the more likely you are to experience volatility and spread issues.
Individual brokers have their own rules about when after-hours trading is accessible to their clients. There may be extra fees and other limitations involved. For example, many brokers restrict after-hours trading to limit orders only, where you set a limit price under which you will not sell or above which you will not buy. This protects under-informed traders from receiving a poor price for their transactions. Such transactions may be cancelled or carried over to the next day's trading, depending on the broker's policy. Check your broker's rules carefully as well as the exchanges' after-hour trading rules to avoid unpleasant surprises that could cost you money.
Before you consider engaging in trading in the off-hours, be honest about why you want to trade at that time. Is it because that is the only time available to you to manage your accounts? Do you think you can spot bargains and take advantage of late-breaking news? Are you just a trading junkie that lives on the adrenaline of the market?
Keep in mind that after-hours trading is still the domain of large net worth and institutional investors with more resources than you have, as well as other individual investors with the same motivations as you. If you do the necessary research and decide that trading after-hours is for you, invest with a solid plan and stick with limit orders even if you have other options. Reactive impulse buying is usually a bad idea during regular trading hours, and the effects can be even worse in after-hours trading. Good luck and stay focused!
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Located in the far north of Finland above the Arctic Circle and the 3rd largest lake in Finland at over 1000 square kilometers, Inarijärvi is a wild, remote and enchanting body of water.
The lake is a vast sprawling span of water dotted with islands, peninsulas and bays that provide hot-spots for the predator hunter. The water is in places crystal clear due to it's remote location. It's possible to stay days at Inarijärvi and not see another human being. Spectacular views, utter silence and 24 hour daylight give it an eerie presence in the small hour of the morning. Sitting outside at 02:00, looking at the sun and watching reindeer swim across a bay to an island is not something you see everyday in most parts of the world.
The lake has an average depth or 14 meters dropping to approx 90 meters in the deepest areas. Trolling lures with a down-rigger set between 5-15 meters will provide good Brown Trout, Lake Salmon & Char. On a warm summer evening trolling with lures set 1-2 meters below the surface can provide fast action as the predators feed on the shoals of small prey fish up high in the water.
Inarijärvi has a good population of wild Brown Trout, Arctic Char & landlocked Salmon with many fish falling to trolled lures being in the range of 2 kilos. Larger Brown Trout and Salmon (10 kg +) will also fall to the lure occasionally. The lake also holds Grayling, Whitefish and Pike. Local knowledge of where to stay and fish is essential. In practice the fish can be found throughout the entire lake but a couple of hours spent doing some research and chatting to the local fishermen either at the boat harbor or local restaurant will be time well spent.
Inarijärvi has many islands which can be easily reached with a boat. It is possible to pitch a tent and fish from the shore with fly-fishing or spinning providing some excellent sport.
The traveling angler may not have a boat but Finnish people are by nature friendly and will happily drop you off and return at a later date to pick you up (a case of beer in return will ensure this). Note : Being stranded on an island in Northern parts of Inarijärvi requires some outdoor skills. Be sure that whoever dropped you off will return as agreed to pick you up as it could be days before someone else comes by.
Log cabins can be rented with some also being in very remote places. The home comforts provided within the cabins vary and whilst it's sometimes nice to have hot running water and electricity, the Inarijärvi experience is made even better when you have to chop the wood, fetch the water from the lake and cook the fish over an open fire.
The lake is usually ice free between May-November. A trip in July or August should ensure at least some decent weather with the chance to catch some memorable fish. Ice-fishing is a popular past-time in Finland and whilst I have never done this at Inarijärvi myself, it can be very productive. Due to the depths in some parts heavily weighted lures may be needed to get down to the fish.
The southern parts of inarijärvi are easiest reached and more inhabited. The first time visitor might want to take advantage of this as it will provide the chance to be out in the wild but not too far from civilization if needed. Going further north will increase the isolation and ultimately provide a more solitude experience, but be warned as this can come with it's perils also. The weather can turn from calm sunshine to a blowy bitterly cold day at the drop of a hat. Being caught out in the middle of the lake in a small boat when this happens can be quite interesting to say the least.
In the summer months the midges and mosquitoes are rife. For those that have not experienced this before and are thinking that a few mozzies can't be that bad; think of it as a constant solid black cloud whereby there are so many that you are literally breathing them in. Of course it is not always like this and this chapter is not aimed to put anyone off but being prepared will ensure the trip is not spoiled. Most of the Finnish food shops sell mosquito repellent and whilst it may look daft at first, a hat with built-in mosquito net is a worthy investment.
I once spent a week on Inarijärvi in a remote log cabin that was only reachable by boat (nearest road was 15 KM away). During the week apart from the times I went for supplies (beer, petrol & food) I only saw one other person during the whole time. The fishing wasn't easy but a steady flow of Trout and Char combined with the majestic environment made it a week that I will fondly remember forever.
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Our chief Guest, Mr. Paul Kosgei, fellow members, invited guests, members of the press, Ladies and Gentlemen;
It is with great humility and appreciation to God that we gather again for the 52nd Annual General meeting and the second that I am presiding over as the Chairman of the Association. I sincerely thank you all for gracing this important occasion in our calendar.
AEA has indeed grown to what it is today since inception in 1962 by founders who had great vision for the farming community in Kenya. As we anchor ourselves and draw lessons from the past, we have to courageously look forward to a future underpinned by the values the founders stood for. We indeed salute our trustees, Executive Committee members, staff and social partners who have helped us walk the journey of 52 years.
Fellow members, during the two years under my chairmanship, am proud of the great strides made by the Association. This could not have been possible without the support of my team of executive Committee and staff of AEA. We have enhanced capacity in terms of human capital, equipment and stabilized our financial base through introduction of additional services. As you are aware, the Legal team has grown formidably and the team has handled fifteen (15) cases during the year under review compared to nineteen (19) the previous year. The decline in the number of cases compared to the previous year is a clear indication that we have learnt to solve the potential legal challenges through other interventions.
The training and consultancy department has also grown immensely. During the year under review, the Association handled eleven (11) open-house trainings sessions involving 250 number of participants drawn from various companies. We also held four in-house training for four of our member farms. Ladies and Gentleman, through training, we have addressed the gaps, which would hitherto trigger legal cases and unrest in member farms. The Association was also registered as a trainer by NITA and at this juncture, let me thank my brother Mr. Paul Kosgey for the great support we have received from NITA.
Fellow members, industrial relations is our core mandate. This is especially so in the labor-intensive agricultural sector we are involved in. Achieving industrial harmony in the competitive environment is therefore the only way of securing stable and adequate productivity in the farms. Strikes and industrial action by the employees remains a serious threat to progress and productivity. We have recently witnessed a dramatic increase in strikes in the Public sector, which Government needs to cub. Strikes, though right in the constitution, does not add much value in modern business environment. I stand here today to announce that among our members, we have not had serious strike action during the past year. The farms have remained relatively peaceful except for some wildcat strikes at Karuturi Ltd (in receivership) and Shalimar Flowers Ltd. We commend our social partners from the Union and wish to urge them to embrace more dialogue in resolving any challenges that will always emerge.
Fellow members, as an Association, we take cognizance of the fact that strength lies in our unity. There is an African saying that "if you want to walk fast, you walk alone but if you want to go far, you must walk with others". The linkages that we have built over the years have given us strength and courage to face and overcome challenges that come our way. Through our membership in KEPSA, FKE, and AIN, we have managed to escalate many issues that affect our members to the National level. We have participated strongly in many forums. Last week, we participated in the 5th Presidential Round Table at Statehouse. There have been a number of Ministerial Committees, and the Speakers round table, which I represented you in Mombasa. We have had meetings with Council of Governors, County Governments Forums, meeting with CEC, which starts tomorrow in Mombasa and many other forums where we have lobbied for our interest.
As you may be aware members, the promulgation of the New Constitution in 2010, significantly changed the way we do many things. Very many of these changes have led to a positive result, while quite a few have come to haunt us. Issues of land remains a thorny issue and those proposing changes are encouraged to tread very carefully. The following bills have posed a threat to the existence of the commercial farms, which feed this Country and earn foreign exchange: -
ü Community Land Bills;
ü Minimum/maximum land holding;
ü Physical planning Bill;
ü Historical Injustices Bill.
Indeed, you do not kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. We are happy to report that during the year, we met the Senate Committee and National Assembly Committee on Land and Natural Resources to discuss the issues. We also had candid discussion with the CIC where we discussed the contentious land issue affecting our membership. Members, allow me at this juncture to appeal to the Government to make clear regulation and law devoid of political connotation on renewal of land leases.
While the Constitution is clear that the lease on foreign owned land was reduced from 999 years, the same was given new leases by the Constitution for another 99 years with effect from 2010. We are however hearing different interpretation of this straightforward issue from some sectors, including some Governors. In the absence of formal clarity, such political statements made especially by various Governors are taking centre stage. As an Association, we are against the statements and action touching on forceful land acquisition in the Tea, pineapple plantations, Conservancies, Ranching coffee. We believe in rule of Law and sanctity of title deeds and by securing this, we can encourage investment.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have experienced challenges that affect our members and while some were resolved, others have escalated to Court. Last year in June, NITA stripped reimbursement of statutory training and gave the contributors a notice of two days and no consultation took place. We are happy to note that after dialogue with the Director General and his team, we were able to come to an agreement and today members get reimbursed on statutory trainings.
Our concerns on NSSF however were not addressed and we eventually proceeded to Court with KTGA and stopped the deductions based on new rates of 6% of basic pay. The old rates of KShs.200/= persist for now until the case is heard and determined. We thank you for the financial contributions you made towards meeting the court fees.
On the CBA for the Flower industry, we still await the Court ruling on 4th December 2015 and hope the Union will be compelled to negotiate without conditionalities of choosing for management their negotiating team. We note with much concern that all CBAs negotiated by KPAWU have recently ended up in Court. We call upon the General Secretary Mr. Francis Atwoli to create time and provide leadership being an experienced person in industrial relations. Equally, the Homa Lime Co Ltd CBA is also in Court and we await report of Economic Planning Division (EPD) that will be presented in Court soon. The Farmer's Choice Ltd (Rosemark Division) CBA also handled by the Association is in good progress and hope it will be finalized soon. We thank you all for the contributions made towards CBA negotiations. Together we shall indeed overcome.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we continue to thank our other umbrella organizations for the continued support during the year. Members, you may now be aware that the Association no longer enjoys secretarial services from FKE, hence we have had to manage our affairs on our own but in consultation with FKE. The Association continues to represent the flower sub-sector in the Floriculture Wages Council where the CEO represents your interests. The Council has now come up with the draft Wages Order with support of AEA through hosting of some forums. We urge the Government to speed up the gazettement of the Wages Order. We also bring to your attention that the Cabinet Secretary for Labour recently gazette the Council member for Agricultural Wages council where for the first time in its history we lack representation as a sector. We have brought the anomaly to the attention of the Ministry and FKE and we hope the same will be corrected in due course. The AEA cannot be represented by parastatal nor multi-national farms who have no interest in mixed farming in general agriculture where our members are drawn from. We hope FKE will do the necessary follow-up on the issue. Members, it is good to note that we have been in discussions with FKE on subscriptions which were increase from KShs.350,000/= to the current 2.2million. Next year our subscription is expected to go up to 3.5 million, which remains unaffordable to us. We are exploring all possible options with an open mind.
Fellow members, we commend the Government for its performance in the ease of doing business, which greatly improved from 122 to 108 through setting up of the Huduma Centres. While we pride in those great strides made, we also wish to urge the Government to put more efforts in fighting corruption. The EACC should be made more functional by appointment of the Commissioners.
As a private sector, our commitment against corruption is equally required. We had sent out to you the code of ethics for signing. We urge you to sign and send it back to the CEO as our commitment and support to the Government in fight against corruption.
Our Chief Guest, we wish to congratulate you once again for your confirmation as the Director General of NITA. We have noted positive progress made since you took over the role. The Floriculture curriculum was finally launched by you and the other curriculum for Tea, Ranching and Conservancies are in progress. We however wish to see the rollout of the Floriculture curriculum. We believe you will address our members' concern in your speech. The correspondences from NITA remain slow and generally, communication is a challenge. We hope you are considering adopting electronic mail rather than posted letters, which sometimes arrive too late. The approval and reimbursement procedures also need to be relooked into. We also wish to request for setting up of sectoral committees by NITA. Mr. Director General, perhaps you may wish to consider closer engagement with sector through regional forums on quarterly basis, which may be useful to both parties. These members deserve that because they remain the leading contributor to the levy.
Finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for me to hand over the mantle to the incoming Chairman. I take pride in what we have been able to achieve despite the difficulties. I salute my entire team of colleagues in the Executive Committee without whom it would have been hard to make the strides I have enumerated. Equally, in the staff led by the CEO, we have a competent team that has implemented our vision, mission and aspiration through the strategic plan.
As I bow out, I wish the new team the very best and assure them of my support. As they say, a new broom sweeps cleaner. We hope to see even greater achievements and stronger AEA in the years to come.
Distinguished Guests, members, Ladies and Gentlemen, as we go into the festive season, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!


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This Friday, February 25 from 4-8pm, I will be part of the M25 - H.O.P.E. Business Academy exhibit at the Justice Conference in Portland, Oregon.
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Justice is a garment, a billion threads, interwoven, interlocked, knit together with strength and integrity. Pull one thread from the fabric and the garment begins to fray. Pull ten million threads and justice unravels into injustice.
The work of justice is to mend the holes injustice inflicts upon the garment. It is a brave, challenging, courageous work and it does not begin with expertise or duty. It begins with love… and love is a thread.
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I came across an intriguing way of thinking about happiness in Sharyn McCrumb's novel, Ghost Riders. (pp. 205-206).
A character is sitting with a friend on a mountain, the air is not too hot, the sky is cloudless, and the laurel is in bloom. She says, "It's so peaceful here. I'd put this day on my eternity list."
What's an eternity list? She explains it based on the theory from an [unidentified] English physicist who theorized that every moment in time lasts forever, that time may seem to flow, but it is actually separate nows, "each existing forever in its own dimension."
So she speculates that maybe that's what heaven is – "getting to live forever in one really wonderful moment. So the more happy moments there are in your life, the better your chances of spending eternity in a good place."
Of course there are many unhappy moments in anyone's life. As I wrote recently in my PPND article on resilience, adversity is part of the human condition. But at any given moment, there are a range of possible responses, some with happier consequences than others. Face the misery inherent in your life, yes, but don't take on any more than necessary.
I shall start thinking about saving up my own eternity list — moments of communion with family and friend(s), moments of deep engagement in writing or working out details or talking about things that fascinate me, moments of physical beauty or pleasure, moments of knowing that what I am doing matters.


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Founder of Evolve & Emerge
I work with heart-centered Muslim women like you who dedicate so much of yourself to and for others, that you've lost sight of who you really are.
Rather than living from a heart-centered space as your true inner self, you live as the woman you and others believe you 'should' be. I'm a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner who is skillful at assisting women like you to tap into greater possibilities within you, so you go from stagnation to living with intentional purpose and direction as your truest self.
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I loved making words sparkle, and I took great pride in seeing books I worked on go into print. There was a part of me — a significant part of me — that knew that, despite finding editing and writing coaching easy, I was playing it small. I was hiding from myself.
Thus, through my own evolvement and emergence with my study and implementation of NLP, plus being in the client seat myself, I've banished self-blame, silenced negative self-talk, and choose to face my reflection and listen to the song my heart has been humming for so long.
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"Film and television have been converging for years, with many filmmakers gravitating to television to experiment with that medium," said Cameron Bailey, artistic director of the festival. "Primetime will highlight these developments internationally, spotlighting the growing intersection between these two moving-image cultures and industries."
Benjamin Lee (2015, Guardian): Toronto film festival announces new focus on television.
|As well as previous posts specifically on this topic, there is much more on convergence to be found on this blog!
The blurring of the line between TV and film has been increasingly evident: Shane Meadows following up This is England with two (soon to be three) C4 series, and Fargo one of many films adapted for TV series (Conal was yesterday recommending Daredevil, a fairly atrocious movie transformed into a critically acclaimed series).
We even see a crossover between the comic book hegemony of cinema and TV, with the third biggest hit movie of all time, the $1.5bn grossing Avengers Assemble (aka Marvel's The Avengers outside the UK), spawning shows such as Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the animated Avengers Assemble series, plus other spin-offs such as Gotham. The upcoming Terminator Genisys reboot may not have happened without the relative success of TV spin-off The Sarah Connor Chronicles, following the franchise-wrecking efforts of McG.
Of course this cuts both ways, with TV series from Star Trek to Veronica Mars to (shudder) Sex in the City all having film releases. This was routine for many British sitcoms back in the 70s, so isn't an entirely new phenomenon, with The Simpsons, South Park and Jackass amongst other earlier US examples.
But TIFF is a name we often encounter when looking at Warp Film's story, the acclaim for Tyrannosaur for example ensuring it earned a US release - even if that was slightly farcical in the end.
With the likes of Scorsese and Spielberg, cinema giants, heavily involved in TV, alongside a great many big screen stars, this convergence can surely only grow...


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Delegates urge party unity on DNC opening day
Amid calls from Bernie Sanders supporters to unite, some are still "Never Hillary."
On a day when Bernie Sanders' supporters took to the streets, and delegates booed the populist candidate after he urged them to vote for Hillary Clinton, party unity looked tenuous as the Democratic National Convention began Monday in Philadelphia.
Fractures between Clinton and Sanders supporters have grown more divisive in the wake of leaked emails that showed Democratic Party members were working to undermine Sanders' primary election campaign.
But for many delegates, these battle lines among Democrats are only giving Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump an easy win come November.
"I'm a pledged delegate to Bernie," said Gisele Fetterman, who represents the 14th Congressional District in Pennsylvania. "I will vote Bernie this week and I will support Hillary Clinton in November.
"I do feel we all need to come together. We need to look at the bigger picture of the party, and I hope we can move toward that," Fetterman said.
Her husband, John Fetterman, is a former Democratic Senate candidate who sought Sanders' support in his campaign. He is attending the convention at the Wells Fargo Center as a nondelegate and echoed her eventual support for Clinton.
"Unity is the important thing, we all have to come together as a party," John said. "As a Sanders supporter in my race, and my wife as a Sanders delegate, we believe that it's important to honor Bernie, but it's also important to move on and unite as a party."
"We're stronger together, and we need to do everything we can to defeat Donald Trump," he added.
But some delegates don't see Clinton as a viable challenger to Trump come November.
Bruce Taub, an Orleans, Massachusetts, resident and elected delegate bound to Sanders, said he's inspired by Sanders, but not by Clinton.
"I'm interested in Bernie's hope that we can transform our nation. Bernie represents change. Hillary doesn't represent change, and Trump represents change in the wrong direction," Taub said.
"That notion, that kind of, 'we're going to return to the past for our greatness' is an appeal to white racism in my opinion," Taub said, referencing Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan. "It's not sympathetic to the diversity of our national origins and interests."
The environmental lawyer was among those booing the Vermont senator Monday afternoon, a moment he described as "visceral."
When asked if he plans to vote for Clinton, assuming she's the nominee, Taub said he doesn't need to make that decision now.
"The odds are, inevitably, that I will," he said.
Mostly, delegates have applauded Taub and Fetterman's willingness to compromise.
Wilfred Rosas, mayor of Dunkirk in western New York, is a delegate bound to Clinton who said any rifts among supporters is ultimately not good for the party.
"The primary happened already, the delegation here that's happening today and this week is supposed to be uniting the party,"Rosas said.
And Ruth Balser, a Newtown, Massachusetts, resident said she's bound to Clinton "for life," but sees the necessity in repairing party rifts.
"It's very important and great that Sen. Sanders is encouraging his supporters to support Hillary Clinton because we need a unified Democratic party. The difference between us and the Republicans is so huge at this point,"Balser said.
"Our party is really inclusive, supports diversity, wants all of our American values of equality and freedom and the other guys aren't there," the state congresswoman said.
For some Pennsylvania delegates, the issue of party unity is less fueled by emotions or political concessions, but rather rooted in the belief that Trump cannot become the next president.
Pete Winebrake, a Montgomery County employment attorney, said the matter comes down to the fact that his state is a battleground.
"I definitely think it's a lot easier for delegates from states like California, which is where you're hearing so much of the dissent, it's much easier for those delegates to say they're not going to back Hillary because they're coming out of states that no Democrat could lose," Winebrake said. "It's just not possible."
"The Pennsylvania delegation is very much behind the notion of supporting Hillary," he added.
"I'm going to support Hillary, and I believe that the overwhelming majority of Bernie Sanders' delegates are going to be voting for Hillary."
At a delegate breakfast Monday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf reiterated the notion of unity.
"We recognize and respect those disagreements," the governor said. "The things that divide us are far less important, as Hillary says, than the things that unite us."


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We can customize this program to fit your organization's specific needs.
Click here to view our FREE on-demand webinar on "Finding Success in Nonprofit Management."
Whether you are founding a small nonprofit for your local community or moving into a management role for an international organization, it's critical that you are able to effectively manage and interact with your board. Successful boards provide essential oversight and help steer the direction of an organization while creating and maintaining a thriving culture of stewardship, and you want to maximize their potential.
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After completing this course, you will understand how to manage a board, what bylaws need approval and how oversight and governance are best administered, ensuring that your organization is successful in its mission.
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Four recent New Haven Public School graduates are teacher interns this summer at the Morse Summer Music Academy. Katherine Roque, Jocelyn Hernandez, Jesus Cortes-Sanchez, and Richard Romero all graduated from the Morse Academy and are now interns this summer where they will earn a small stipend by teaching younger students. In the past, the Morse Summer Music Academy has been taught by graduate students at the Yale school of Music and New Haven Public School teachers; however, Michael Yaffe, the Yale School of Music's Associate Dean, decided that these four students had proven maturity and musical expertise. He believed that the summer program would benefit from their talent and energy and the four interns would gain experience teaching. All four students are New Haven Promise Scholars, and are looking forward to pursuing a degree in music education in the fall.
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Salim Ahmed
Lahore—The business community of the country has applauded the recent stance of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with regards to the abuse of power by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). 'Business community in general and APTMA member in particular are firmly standing shoulder to shoulder with the Government of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to help them in their efforts to reduce the power shortage in the country for the development and growth of the economy and reduce the unemployment in the country,' said an APTMA spokesperson.
He said that their Member Mills supplied electricity to national grid on the request of the Federal Government from the idle capacities of their captive power plants to bridge the gap between demand and supply of electricity in the country at much cheaper rates as compared to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). As a matter of fact, it was a major contribution to the national exchequer than a loss. Sources at textile industry confirmed that the Prime Minister was provoked by recent reports in which some of the All Pakistan Textiles Mills Association (Aptma) members which started supplying electricity to national grid came under NAB's microscopes.
Interestingly, source added, in some provinces NAB authorities rejected complaints against Aptma members while some of the identical cases are being pursued in some of its offices. According to the details, Aptma asked its members in 2006 to consider selling electricity from their idle capacities based on furnace oil. In this regard, Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) issued a letter to Nepra in June 2007 stating 'in view of the prevailing energy crisis, we need to immediately inject into the power system the RFO-based surplus power available with small power producers (under APTMA).' The CPPA then sought the consent of Chairman Nepra for the following: Nepra will allow Discos a onetime special relaxation for agreement of tariff with SPPs without formal prior approval by Nepra; Nepra will waive off licence requirements for those small power producers (under Aptma) who have as yet not obtained the same. And, the Discos will ensure that their tariff agreement with SPPs will be less than the prevailing 1st ten years levelized tariff benchmark set by Nepra for leading business houses like Nishat-Chunian and Atlas Power.


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The Trump administration once celebrated WikiLeaks. Now it wants to prosecute Julian Assange simply for publishing things it doesn't like. That's a threat to all journalists.
Regions / Ecuador
Several countries afflicted by the Zika virus are asking women to delay getting pregnant. Yet local laws — and U.S. foreign aid rules — make it impossible for many to get a safe abortions.
This small South American country is taxing wealthy estates and distributing the proceeds directly to workers.
Ecuador is marketing its lush rainforest to North American tourists. But there won't be much left if it drills for oil there.
U.S. civil society is more critical of Israeli actions in Palestine than ever. When will the U.S. government catch up?
China is taking advantage of its growing trade surplus in Latin America to rally support for its positions at the United Nations.
Latin American leaders are reclaiming a right to differentiate their views from Washington's—and refusing to render it diplomatic tribute.
This article examines the sixth summit of the Americas and analyzes how the event reflects a trend of Washington's declining hegemony in Latin America and the rise of unified opposition to American policies, particularly the militarization of the region, drug war and isolation of Cuba.
Over the years, Texaco, now owned by Chevron, dumped nearly 20 billion gallons of toxic sludge in the jungle.
The uprising in Ecuador that occurred on September 30 shook the world and sparked a debate about the reason for the unrest.


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Moving average crossovers are one of the most common signals used by trend traders for triggering buy and sell decisions. The direction of a primary trend is easily determined by analyzing relatively long periods such as 50 or 200 days. Specifically, when the 50-day moving average closes below the 200-day moving average, it is known as a death cross and is used by many traders to mark the beginning of a long-term downtrend, and it often coincides with a significant shift in underlying fundamentals. One sector that has started to appear on the watch lists of the bears due to bearish moving average crossovers is the homebuilders. In this article, we analyze a few key barometers of the homebuilders sector and try to determine how traders will position themselves over the weeks or months ahead. (For more, see: Basics of Technical Analysis.)
SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)
Active traders who rely on sector rotation or those who use moving averages for making buy and sell decisions as a key part of their strategy have found themselves moving out of homebuilders for the past several weeks. Taking a look at the chart of the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF, you can see that the consecutive closes below the 200-day moving average have led to a death cross (shown by the red circle), and the recent move below the dotted support could be the catalyst that marks the beginning of a move lower. Active traders will likely hold a bearish outlook on the sector until the price is able to move back above the 200-day moving average, which is currently trading at $41.05. (For further reading, see: Technical Analysis of Stocks and Trends.)
Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL)
Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL) is one of the most well-known homebuilders in the United States. Given the recent weakness, the price has moved below the support of the 200-day moving average and has failed to move back above on each attempt over the past several weeks. This bearish price action suggests that the 200-day moving average is now acting as a level of resistance and that it will be used as a guide for bearish traders looking to place their orders. The downward crossover between the 50-day and 200-day moving averages also suggests that the long-term trend is shifting downward and that the bears will remain in control until there is a significant shift in sentiment. (For further reading, see: Top 7 Technical Analysis Tools.)
[Learn more about using moving averages to help develop your trading strategy in Chapter 2 of the Technical Analysis course on the Investopedia Academy]
Lennar Corporation (LEN)
The chart for Lennar is one of the most interesting from an active trader's perspective. As you can see below, the $55 mark has acted as a psychological level of support and resistance for months, making it an obvious guide for those looking to take a position. The recent close below the trendline, along with the subsequent test that failed to move above, suggests that the bears are in control. The proximity of the resistance combined with the recent decisive move lower suggests that that bias remains to the downside. (For more, see: Moving Averages: Strategies.)
The Bottom Line
The homebuilders have been a strong performing sector over the past couple of years, but it looks like the story is changing based on the bearish crossover between the 50-day and 200-day moving average on key charts. The death cross on major players within the sector suggests that there could be some changing fundamentals at play and that a move lower over the coming weeks or months could be in the cards. (For more, see: Moving Averages Tutorial.)
Charts courtesy of StockCharts.com. At the time of writing, Casey Murphy did not own a position in any of the securities mentioned.


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*Tami Roman doesn't always run her mouth at the right time, but she's getting paid for telling the press how she got that sexy figure back.
The reality show star was not among the chopped from "Basketball Wives," which means she has a platform for her new product endorsement. Tami decided to shed some of her 185 pounds by eating healthy, exercising, and taking a special weight loss supplement.
She spoke so much to the press about how NV Sprinkles helped her reach her goal, a rep from the company approached her with a six-figure endorsement deal.
The product is used like a food topper – sprinkle it on food and it supposedly helps the user eat less.
Tami is the new celebrity face of NV Sprinkle.
In the meantime, as we reported, "BBW: LA" is looking to replace its four fired (Gloria Govan, Laura Govan, Malaysia Pargo, and Brooke Bailey) cast members.


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Today as I was driving to work, I heard on the radio about this fantastic initiative "Santa Shoe Box Project". It's really amazing that you can actually do something amazing for 1 or more underprivileged children. The gift of giving! Bliss….
Just think about, you will be putting a smile on a little girl or boys face. So I went to the website: www.santashoebox.co.za and signed up right away!
Just a little info:
So the Santa Shoebox Project originated in Cape Town in 2006 and since then, the project has grown in leaps and bounds and the number of Santa Shoeboxes has grown from a humble 180 boxes in 2006 to 70 489 in 2011.
Its really easy! All you do is, entered your details like a email address etc so that that the organisation could send your details and send you the information regarding how the shoe box should look and the labels as to how to detail it for you special child. You then have the option of choosing whether you would want it to be a girl or boy and the age category as well as the spots where to drop of the shoe box!
I am really excited as I'll be blessing a little girl named Tamia aged 9.
Sound Easy! Yes, because it is* For more information go to the website and sign up!
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Mombasa Safari Tour In 11 Days
11 Days Mount Kenya-Samburu | Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara | Amboseli | Tsavo West | Tsavo east Safari
Mombasa Safari tour is one of our ultimate nature & wildlife safari from Nairobi .
This tour shall be ending in Mombasa unless customized to end otherwise.
Mombasa safari tour explorer visits Kenya wildlife hot spots,landmarks & the rift valley lakes.
Tour features include the following :-
- Mount Kenya national park
- Samburu Game reserve
- Lake Nakuru national park
- Masai mara game reserve
- Lake Naivasha
- Amboseli national park
- Tsavo west national park
- Tsavo East national park
Mombasa safari tours explorer involves short connecting road drives between parks hence maximizing time spend in game viewing.
This tour can also be customized to start from Nairobi & end in Nairobi or vise versa without involving flying.
Each park/Game reserve included in this itinerary is unique in its way and offers different scenic attraction.
Part of these Mombasa Safari tour highlights includes:-
- equator crossing
- Nature walks around mount Kenya
- Different climatic conditions
- Panoramic view of Mt.Kenya [the 2nd highest mountain in Africa
- Rift valley lakes
- Highest concentration of birds around the lakes
- The only tour that assures Rhino spotting
- Cultural diversity
- Tour takes you to the home of the "BIG FIVE" and other predators
- Mara river inhabited by wild crocodiles and Hippos
- Wildebeests migration in masai mara [July to October]
- Excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro [Highest mountain in Africa]
- Mzima springs offering underwater observation points & inhabited by species of fish,Crocodiles & Hippos
- The red Elephants of Tsavo east
- Aruba dam [wildlife attraction point in Tsavo east]
We welcome you to experience this Mombasa safari tour explorer with us and we are certain that its going to be a memorable experience never to be forgotten.
Contact us for further information regarding this Mombasa safari tour
Mombasa Safari tour Explorer itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa-Nairobi – Mount Kenya
Meet and Greet at the airport or your hotel reception.There shall be a short briefing about your safari .This will be followed by a departure from Nairobi heading to Mount Kenya.The journey will pass through the central highlands of Kenya with subsistence , pineapple, coffee and tea plantations along the route.Arrive in time for Lunch . Evening game drive around the mountain and a guided nature walk before returning to your lodge/Luxury camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Mt. Kenya – Samburu
Early morning breakfast and then leave Mt. Kenya for Samburu National Reserve.Make a stop at the equator crossing for taking photos.Proceed with your journey arriving in Samburu in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drives will take us along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river.Look out for the rare Reticulated Giraffe, Oryx, Gravy's Zebra, cheetahs, Crocodiles and many other animals living in this semi arid area. . Dinner and overnight at Your lodge or Luxury camp of choice.
Day 3: Samburu
Today you spend the whole day in this semi arid yet so beautiful land. Sample out the Samburu culture. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/luxury tented camp.
Day 4: Samburu – Lake Nakuru
Early morning breakfast.Thereafter depart with game and scenery viewing drive en route to exit .Proceed to Lake Nakuru at the floors of the Great Rift Valley.There shall be a stop to view the Thompson falls en-route.Arrive in time for lunch.Afternoon game drive in this rift valley lake often referred to as "the biggest bird spectacle "due to millions of flamingos,Pelicans & other species of birds that in habits the lake.The park hosts a Rhino sanctuary [both black and white Rhinos are found here] and from the baboon cliff we will have an overview of the lake.Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Early morning breakfast and then have your morning game drive as you leave this park for Masai Mara. Drive across the great rift valley and arrive at masai mara in time for check in and lunch . Evening game drive will start at 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight at your lodge / Luxury tented camp.
Day 6: Masai Mara
Spend a whole day in this jewel game reserve of Kenya. The highest concentration of wildlife exists here and we will be on the look out for the" Big Five",predators & Scar-ventures as they roam freely in this natural game reserve.We shall have our picnic lunch by the mara river as we view the wild crocodiles and Hippos. Lots of bird life are also found here.Dinner and overnight in your lodge/luxury tented camp.
Day 7: Masai Mara – Naivasha
Optional balloon safari can be organized this morning[at an extra cost].This will be followed by a departure from Masai mara with game viewing en route to exit.Proceed to Lake Naivasha which also lies on the floor of the Rift valley and a " bird watcher's paradise". The lake has its own share of wildlife.Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon optional boat trip around the lake with a stop at the marvelous Crescent island provides more chances for spotting wildlife.A trip to the nearby Hell's gate is worth a visit.Return to your lodge / luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
Early morning breakfast.Checkout and drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi.This will be a relaxed drive with your driver making some stops to point out some sightings. Arrive in time for lunch.Afternoon game viewing which takes us to the observation hill.Marvel at the Amboseli swampy grounds inhabited by hippos with large heard of elephants and other members of the big five also seen.Mount kilimanjaro remains the land mark of Amboseli national park.Return to your lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Amboseli – Tsavo West
Optional early morning game drive before breakfast.Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro will sheath of the clouds and the sights of the snow capped peaks will be awesome.Breakfast. After breakfast, leave Amboseli for Tsavo West. Game viewing en route to your lodge/luxury camp for check-in and lunch.Afternoon game drive. Rhino sanctuary visit. Dinner and overnight in a Lodge/luxury camp of your choice.
Day 10: Tsavo West – Tsavo East
Optional wildlife drive shall be scheduled before breakfast.This will be followed by a checkout and proceed to our another game drive this time visiting the famous Mzima Springs.View Hippos, Crocodiles and different types of Fish in crystal clear waters.Lots of bird life exists in this greenery location. More game viewing en route to exit from the park.Drive to Tsavo east arriving in time for lunch.Evening game drive at 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight at a Safari Lodge or luxury tented camp of choice.
Day 11: Tsavo East – Mombasa
This is the last day of our memorable Mombasa safari tour.We shall be up before the sunrise for a game drive before breakfast. The splendor of an African sunrise that engulfs the savanna shall be experienced as we traverse the vast park in search of the early grazers and hunters.Breakfast.After breakfast we shall check out leave with more game viewing as we exchange notes on what we may have seen & experienced during this 11 days safari.Arrive at our Kenya coast beach resort in the afternoon.
Note:– This Mombasa safari tours program can also return back to Nairobi after Tsavo east.
Kenya Safari tour prices given below are based on:-
- The level of accommodation
- Season/period of the year
- The number of people sharing in a vehicle
Tour/Safari Seasons
- Low season : April to end of June
- Peak season: July to October
- High season: November to March
High level Lodges/Luxury camps:
- Mount Kenya:- Fairmont mount kenya safari lodge,Serena Mountain lodge
- Samburu Game Reserve: Ashnil samburu camp,Sarova shaba ,Samburu simba lodge
- Lake Nakuru national park:- Sarova lion hill,Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Masai mara:- Mara serena,Mara Sarova,Ashnil mara,Keekorok lodge,Mara simba lodge
- Lake.Naivasha:– Lake Naivasha simba lodge,Lake naivasha country lodge
- Amboseli national park:- Amboseli serena lodge,Oltukai lodge
- Tsavo west:- Kilaguni serena lodge,Severin kitani Camp
- Tsavo East :– Satao camp ,Ashnil aruba lodge
Standard lodges/Luxury camps
- Mount Kenya:- Outspan hotel, Abadere country club,
- Samburu Game Reserve: Samburu lodge,Samburu sopa lodge
- Lake Nakuru national park:- Lake Nakuru Lodge,Flamingo hill camp
- Masai mara:- Mara sopa lodge,Fig tree camp,Mara leisure camp
- Lake.Naivasha:– Naivasha sopa lodge,Enashipai resort
- Amboseli national park:- Amboseli sopa lodge,Kibo safari camp,
- Tsavo west:- Ngulia safari lodge,Severin safari camp
- Tsavo East:– Voi safari lodge,Manyatta camp,Ashnil Aruba lodge
Economy lodges /Luxury camps:-
- Mount Kenya:- Falcon heights hotel, Kongoni camp
- Samburu Game reserve:– Samburu sentrim camp
- Lake Nakuru national park:- l. nakuru lodge
- Masai mara:- Sentrim mara,Olumara camp,Elengata olerai,Mara Ardvark camp,kichakani camp
- Lake.Naivasha:– crater lake tented camp,Naivasha kongoni camp
- Amboseli national park:- AA Amboseli camp,Kibo safari camp
- Tsavo west:- Ngulia safari lodge,Rhino valley camp
- Tsavo East:- Sentrim Tsavo ,Ndololo camp,Lion hill camp
Mombasa Safari tour Prices
|No.of people sharing costs
|Low Season
|High Season
|Peak Season
|High Level Lodges/Luxury camps
|2 pax
|4 pax
|6 pax
|Standard Lodges/Luxury camps
|2 pax
|4 pax
|6 pax
|Economy lodges/luxury camps
|2 pax
|4 pax
|6 pax
Price will include
- Transport by custom safari van with open roof top
- Mineral water while on safari
- All government Levies,
- All park entry fees,
- Accommodation and meals (full board basis) based on option chosen
- Transfer from your hotel to moi airport
- One way air fare from Mombasa to Nairobi
Price Will Exclude
- soft and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and other gratitude
- Things of personal nature
- Costs incurred while visiting local homesteads [eg.Masai village]
- Boat rides
Other Info
- Children between 3 to 11 years pay 50% of adult price
- Children occupying own room pay 75% of adult rate
- Single room supplement will apply in all categories except on safaris taken during the low season.
- This 11 days Mombasa Safari tour can leave from any point within the kenyan coast
- We will provide the pick up time at the time of this safari confirmation.
- Any other information you feel worthwhile knowing ; regarding this safari will be provided immediately on request.
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It's a Team's Life
Veterans Day
We know many veterans with our favorite being our daughter who is currently serving in the Air Force. She was in school when 911 happened and all of her class was asked this question "The military has changed overnight do you still want to be in military service?" I am happy to say that no one chose to drop out of school.
During her time in the service she has been stationed at North Little Rock, Nellis, Randolph, and now at Lackland. During the past thirteen years, she has been to Panama, Iraq twice, England, and Kuwait. In most places, she has had great internet and has been able to stay in touch with us using her phone or facetime.
Being an Expediter gives us the opportunity that as long as Brandy is stationed in the United States we will get to spend much more time with her then we would have if we had our previous jobs. Several times a year in all of the places she has been stationed in the United States we have been able to visit and spend quality time with her learning more about the area. The most surprising was Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas as within an hour we could be in the mountains where there is snow or back down in the desert and over 100-degree weather.
As Brandy has risen through the ranks of the military we have been able to attend the ceremonies. With her last promotion, we listened in as the colonel talked about her achievements, the money she handles, and her leadership roles and we marveled at how our daughter has matured into a responsible young woman.
Brandy is due any day with her first child. Once again, our jobs have allowed us to be with her here in San Antonio and we will stay as long as we are needed. When Brandy told us many months ago I started planning our time off around the time when our granddaughter is supposed to make her entry in the world.
We are very proud of our veteran!
Bob & Linda Caffee
Saint Louis MO
Expediters since January 2005
Expediting isn't just trucking, it's a lifestyle;
Expediting isn't just a lifestyle, it's an adventure;
Expediting isn't just an adventure, it's a job;
Expediting isn't just a job, it's a business.
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"Slumdog" star Anil Kapoor had plenty to talk about -- but there were only six words we wanted to hear: "Who wants to be a milla-naire?!"
Not only did Anil bust out the line -- but the owner of the greatest head of hair in all of India also used up a "phone a friend" lifeline for the follow-up Q.
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noun Anatomy.
a bone-forming cell.
Origin of osteoblast
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a bone-forming cell
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A cell from which bone develops; a bone-forming cell.
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A specialized bone cell that produces and deposits the matrix that is needed for the development of new bone and consists primarily of collagen fibers. Osteoblasts are formed from osteoclasts on the outer surfaces of bone and in bone cavities, and bone deposition takes place constantly in living bone. As new bone grows and hardens with the addition of calcium and phosphate, osteoblasts become embedded in the bone matrix and develop into osteocytes.
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Examples of Point Changes
This page gives examples of point changes for a single match. See How the Rating System Works for an explanation of how the rating system works and the terminology used below.
The number of points gained or lost in a single match depends on both the ratings (means) of the two players and on their standard deviations. Ignoring the standard deviations when looking at point changes is a frequent cause of confusion. The larger the standard deviation of a player's rating, the less sure we are of the player's playing strength, and so a single match result should have more effect, i.e., the match should be given more weight. Conversely, the smaller a player's standard deviation, the surer we are of the player's playing strength, and so a single match should have less effect.
The standard deviation takes into account how many results we have for a player, how informative each was (win or loss, opponent's rating and standard deviation), how long ago each was, and any prior information (about the player or the subpopulation the player is from).
While the website displays ratings with a plus/minus (±) sign before the standard deviation, this does not mean that the player's playing strength must be within one standard deviation of the mean. While it is likely that the player's playing strength is within one standard deviation, it might be as much as two standard deviations from the mean.
Keeping the preceding comments in mind should make the values in the tables below agree with your intuition.
The tables give the points gained or lost by player P when player P plays player Q. The values in blue with the plus signs (+) are the number of points P gains if P wins the match, and the values in red with the minus signs (−) are the number of points P loses if P loses the match.
You may find it curious that a 1500±50 player gains the same number of points beating a 2000±30 player as they do beating a 2500±30 player. But, with a standard deviation of 50, P's previous results have convinced us that P can't be more than about 1600, so we are just as surprised when they beat a 2500 player as when they beat a 2000 player. While we adjust our estimate, we are not going to throw out all of P's previous results because of one win.
Note that the values in the tables above were calculated assuming that the player laws are normal. While player laws start out as normal, they do not remain normal, although they are usually approximately normal. This and the fact that ratings and standard deviations are rounded to the nearest integer when displayed on the website means that actual point changes may be slightly different (a point or two) from the examples, even if the players' ratings and standard deviations appear to be identical to those in the tables.
You can calculate examples like the ones above using Philip Gammon's spreadsheet or the Punkteänderung im NewTTRS nach einem Spiel webpage.


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Resident Evil 5 Chainsaw Flash Drive
Whether you're a gamer or not, I'm sure most people will enjoy this zombie themed flash drive. It was originally bundled with the very pricey Resident Evil 5 for the Xbox 360. Of course, not everyone that bought the bundle wanted to hang onto the limited edition flash drive. So instead of storing their own files on the drive they're posting them on eBay. Frankly, I'm not sure why anyone would want to get rid of the chainsaw, but that makes it better for the rest of us.
That works out perfectly for those that can't afford the limited edition $100 bundle. The bundle itself would likely be worth the price since it also includes a 3 DVD feature about the making of the game. It's hard saying what people will post their drive for on eBay, but likely they'll stick within the same price range as this one. At least one has already been posted for a decent price. You can find the 2GB drive for $22 on eBay.
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I have been a Reader for more than 30 years and have been providing guidance through Angel cards, Oracle cards, animal cards, psychic visions, and my intuition. I am experienced in other methods as well such as palm reading, channeling, and tea leaf reading. Utilizing Oracle cards, I give you guidance through some of life's most difficult decisions and situations to help you understand what is your next best step on the path to fulfillment of your dreams and goals. I am here to remind you of the road you are meant to be taking. I believe that psychic readings are tools of empowerment and choice and psychics support and uplift those in need.
If you are reading this, then it's because you are following your own inner compass, as it is my firm belief that your soul knows what it needs. I am also a Registered Acupuncturist, with a diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine, training in Qigong and Advanced level Reiki certification.
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I am continually amazed when a loved one who has passed shows me something I don't understand but when I pass it along to the seeker, they know exactly what is meant. During my teenage years, I became aware of my natural gifts. I have spent more than 30 years learning to understand and develop these abilities, through my own experiences as well as many teachers along my path. I have studied with Shamanic practitioners and Psychic Development courses for which I hold certifications. As a registered Acupuncturist, I also am also trained in medical Qi Gong, which has expanded my abilities in the area of intuitive energy-healing.
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New VR Animation Short Film in our Catalogue 2017: WIND & WATER
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The German filmmaker, Gerhard Funk, who after distributing with us his first animated short film FRUIT an
d getting nominated for the CARTOON D'OR, in addition to winning 10 awards and 125 selections around the world, returns to the talk with his second short animated film that also opens in the field of Virtual Reality: WIND & WATER (Germany, 2017).
This small short is designed to be exhibited in art shows, museums, and VR experiences that guarantee better exposure for all 5 senses. His synopsis describes it as follows: we are shifted by indivisible streams, we surge and break, we measure our constant transformation in increments. Time, form, and motion are studied in this short animation.


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We currently have two confirmed keynote speakers: Annette Thomas, Clarivate Analytics, and Ruth Okediji, Harvard University. Both have spoken in Charleston before and we look forward to welcoming them back again. Check back for updates on additional speakers as they are confirmed.
Annette Thomas was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific & Academic Research business of Clarivate Analytics in September 2017; having served on its board since March 2017. Her career spans nearly 25 years in scientific and educational publishing – most recently, she held the post of Chief Scientific Officer at Springer Nature. She began her career as a cell biology editor for Nature, before being appointed managing director of Nature Publishing Group, followed by chief executive of Macmillan Publishers Ltd, and then Chief Executive Officer of Macmillan Science and Education.
Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith. Jr, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center. A renowned scholar in international intellectual property (IP) law and a foremost authority on the role of intellectual property in social and economic development, Professor Okediji has advised inter-governmental organizations, regional economic communities, and national governments on a range of matters related to technology, innovation policy, and development.


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School Plans & Policies - Homework Policy
Karratha Primary School recognises that learning is an on-going process which takes place in a variety of situations including the home and hence encourages students to complete homework. Homework is purposeful out of class learning that seeks to enhance the extent to which each child benefits from their education. It provides an opportunity for students to share their learning with their families, to consolidated work learnt in the classroom and to prepare for lifelong learning beyond the classroom experience.
We believe homework supports student leaning by:
§ Developing independent learning, self discipline, time management and organisational skills;
§ Allowing students to practise the skills introduced to the class;
§ Extending students' knowledge;
§ Providing opportunities for individual research; and
§ Encouraging good study habits in preparation for further education.
a) The principal is responsible for developing and implementing a documented school approach to homework that:
is consistent with the Curriculum Framework and school plans;
is developed in consultation with the school staff and parents and endorsed by the school council;
is regularly communicated to students and parents;
includes general guidelines for parents, where appropriate, as to how they can support and assist their children; and
is supported and implemented by all staff.
Although students are encouraged to complete homework, parents have the choice not to involve their children in the homework program by notifying the classroom teacher.
b) Homework must:
only be used to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes;
form part of a developmental learning program that is responsive to individual needs, clearly relevant, supported by classroom practice and where appropriate, developed in collaboration with students; and
be disassociated from any form of punishing students or means of securing discipline.
Homework should:
support the development of the student's independence as a learner; further the partnership between school and home and be seen as an opportunity for the home and school to work cooperatively to support the child's learning;
not be dependent on unreasonable levels of parental assistance or resources that are not readily available to the student;
be set without impinging on reasonable time for family, recreational, cultural and employment pursuits relevant to the student's age, development and educational aspirations;
be balanced across learning areas where possible, to avoid stress and overload;
be phased in gradually and consistently as students move through the primary years;
be consistently applied, monitored and assessed in a whole-school approach, that is responsive to individual needs and learning area requirements;
be clearly explained with sufficient written instructions and when applicable be revision of work that is understood by the students; and
teachers will ensure that completed homework is acknowledged.
If a parent feels that their child is not able to cope with homework that is provided, they should make an appointment to discuss this issue with the child's teacher.
Some tips for parents on how to assist their child with homework include: -
Support your child in completing homework, but don't do the work for them.
Talk to your child about the importance of homework. When homework has been an ongoing battle, it is easy for everyone to feel negative about it. Your child needs to understand the value of homework. Your words and actions will communicate this massage.
Praise your child. It is easy to criticise your child when homework isn't done. It is a lot harder to give praise when work is completed. It is important to remember that your words of encouragement, more than anything else, will motivate your child to do his/her best.
Provide your child with a quiet time and place to do homework. Switch off the TV.
Siblings need to respect that those engaged in homework should not be disturbed.
Show a genuine interest in your child's homework and become involved, but refrain from doing it for them.
Establish a homework routine and be aware of homework procedures e.g. reading folders, homework diaries, spelling journals, etc.
Ensure that your child has the tools necessary to complete the homework e.g. pens, pencils, calculator, ruler, eraser, glue, scissors, paper, etc.
Have as atlas and dictionary in the home.
Be willing to make the occasional trip to the school and/or public library with your child.
Keep in touch with your child's teacher, especially if difficulties are experienced.
"A Parent's Role is not Teacher; it is to Coach and Cheer Squad"
Phases of Homework Development
Karratha Primary School
Year 1 to 3
The school recommends children read for pleasure for 5-10 minutes, five nights per week. Books are provided for this purpose
Year 4
The school recommends children read more extensively, three to four nights per week
Year 5 & 6
The school recommends children read more extensively, three to four nights per week.
Year 1 & 2
Children can practice their basic sounds and sight works
Year 4
The school recommends that children practise their tables five nights per week.
Year 5 & 6
The school recommends that children practise their tables five nights per week.
Year 2 & 3
It is recommended that students practise their spelling words four nights a week
Year 4
The school recommends that students practise their spelling words four nights a week.
Year 5 & 6
The school recommends that students practise their spelling words four nights a week.
Basic maths concepts – Tables
Year 4
Students have a week to complete.
Year 5 & 6
Students have a week to complete Maths & English worksheet. (Monday – Monday)
Students have a week to complete.
Year 4
Students are given one project to complete each semester. Students have one/two weeks to complete each project.
Year 5 & 6
Students, on occasion, are given the opportunity to research topics for in class projects/talks etc.
So, you're going on a holiday! I hope you all have a wonderful time and remember to think of us slogging it out at school!
Because I integrate much of my program, I do not believe that providing children with a series of unrelated activity sheets is the best approach for work during holidays. In addition, it has been my experience that after preparing a suitable amount of work for children to complete while on holidays, they return having completed very little of it because they didn't have time. For these reasons I adhere to the school policy and do not provide work packages for holidaying students. However I have some suggestions which could be beneficial for your child to undertake during his/her absence.
Firstly, daily reading is still an essential requirement. However, books and other reading material can come from a wide variety of sources. Some of the best being literature and brochures describing the places you will be visiting on your holiday.
A daily diary is also extremely useful as it helps to record and preserve the holiday experience as well as providing your child with daily writing practise. A simple exercise book is all that is required. If your holiday is long enough, your child can always write or send a postcard to the class.
Letting your child participate in the setting up of photo albums after the trip is also a great ides. Children can write brief descriptions about each photo and place them in the album.
To assist your child with Maths, these are many fun car games that can be played as you travel between destinations. How long till we get to…….?; how far are we travelling?; adding, subtracting and multiplying numbers; "tables"; etc. are some examples. I am sure you know many more. Travelling is always a good time to give children practical experience with money. Place them in charge of their own reasonable budget for the purchase of food and drinks along the way or let them work out the cost for the family to enter a venue, etc.
I hope these suggestions will be of some help to you in providing ideas which you can expand or adapt to suit your family needs and type of holiday.
Have a great time on your break!


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Support TCA's ongoing advocacy work in Austin by making a donation to the TCA★PAC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
A political action committee is the name given to a group organized to combine the contributions of many individuals and make contributions to elect or defeat candidates for public office.
What does the Texas Construction Association PAC (TCA★PAC) do?
The Texas Construction Association PAC is organized primarily to make contributions to individuals running for the Texas Legislature. Contributions are also often made to Texas statewide races such as those for governor, lieutenant governor and comptroller.
Why do subcontractors and suppliers need a PAC?
The Texas Legislature is involved in your business. Its decisions affect the way you do your business every day. It passes or defeats laws involving your taxes, your tort liability, your contracts, your insurance protection, the roads you travel, the education of your workforce, and a myriad of other issues. In order to have a say in these issues, you have to be involved and your association must have the ability to make contributions to candidates who are sympathetic to your issues. If only your opponents have a PAC, you can rest assured that they are not advancing your interests.
Who decides where the TCA★PAC money goes?
The TCA staff provides information about the candidates to the TCA★PAC Board. The board is made up of subcontractors and suppliers and ultimately determines which candidates to support or oppose. Factors considered include a candidate's position on construction issues, support by local subcontractors and suppliers, and the candidate's ability to win.
Why should I contribute to the TCA★PAC when I already make contributions to candidates?
The TCA★PAC is able to pool the resources of numerous subcontractors to have a greater impact than a single individual. Individual contributions are important, and TCA members are encouraged to continue making individual contributions, but the combined dollars of the PAC has a greater impact on more races.
If I contribute to the TCA★PAC, do I have a say as to where the dollars go?
All contributors to the PAC can let the PAC Board know which candidates the contributor supports or opposes. Input from members is one of the criteria used to make decisions to support or oppose.
Are there limits on how much I can contribute?
There are no limits to how much an individual can contribute to the PAC. The only limitation is that corporate funds cannot be used as contributions to candidates for the Legislature and statewide offices in Texas. The PAC contributions to the candidates have to be non-corporate dollars. Thus the funds contributed to the PAC must be non-corporate funds.
When should I make a contribution?
Right now. Contributions to the PAC can be made throughout the year.
How do I become involved with TCA★PAC?
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Hello everyone and welcome to the blog for the third episode of the Winter Week. Today, I am talking about all things fashion and sharing how my wardrobe transforms as we move from warmer weather to the chiller weather.
The winter season calls for paying special attention to our clothes. We wear clothes that can keep us warm and comfortable.
Sweatshirt: I am not a huge fan of layering. Like, I don't prefer wearing a T-shirt, then adding a layer of jacket and then a coat. I feel so burdened with layers of clothes. Also, I'm afraid it can make me look bulky. So, my simple and best formula to keep myself warm is to wear sweatshirts. I love wearing sweatshirts, these have a style of their own, yet these are cosy and warm. I have sweatshirts in both thin fabric as well as in thick wooly fabric. When the weather is harsh, I take out the thick ones and when it's normal, I wear the shirts with thin fabric.
It's time to put all your flip flops and slip-ons to the back burner and wear more covered shoes to keep yourself warm and to protect your feet.
Boots: We don't get extreme weather here in Karachi to wear boots, but who cares. All we need is an excuse to wear these shoes. We don't care, if the temperature is actually dropping or not, as long as it's winter, we can wear these boots.
Shoes: If not boots, then I prefer wearing close shoes(not open from front like flip flops). Oxford shoes or loafers are my favorite. These not only protects your feet but also allow you to wear socks, in case, you feel extra cold.
Gloves, hats and mufflers really look cool in winter and allow you to elevate your style with these things. As I said, we don't really need to wear these accessories in Karachi as we don't get enough cold here, but I loved these accessories and often use them to style my look.
These are some of the changes that are taking place in my closet for the winter season. I hope it gives you inspiration and ideas for your winter wardrobe.
Stay connected and check out the blog tomorrow for another episode of the Winter Week.