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Ma and Jananee - Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
|Article about Ma and Jananee - Jalpaiguri
NGO: Samagra Uttarbanga Loka Kalyan Kendra
Funding Required: CHF 8000 per year
Number of children benefited: 100
Organisation initiated by elderly and retired local people to improve the nutrition, sanitation and education of families below poverty line (BPL). Their activities include setting up self-help groups in BPL communities, developing rural sanitation marts, a national child labour survey and running two day care centres (Jananee and Ma).
Asha Zurich will now fund the two day care centres. These day care centres receive about 70-100 children (age 3-7) from two different slum areas in Jalpaiguri. The children come from families of day labours, where both parents and sometimes, elder siblings work all day. The younger children are often left to themselves. The centres receive these children, give them some modest nutrition, clothing and health care, organise games and basic education so that they may join the primary school.
Jananee is already a modest success story. It receives children from the Karalachar slum, which gets flooded several times a year and mostly populated by immigrants. Jananee has a permanent building with a room where the children study and eat. A very small clinic where a volunteer (doctor) gives health care once in a while and a play grounds. The children are given some warm food in the morning and the centre runs half a day.
Ma has been established recently. For lack of funding, the day care is now being conducted in the shack of an elderly lady labour and is often flooded. Children cannot be offered warm food and the shack gets flooded very often. Personal donations are rare and cannot be counted as a regular income. Money promised from the government is still pending.
Asha Zurich has proposed to fund the following:
- Partially fund the establishment of a permanent day care centre for Ma: land, building, and furniture.
- Partially fund the recurring costs for Jananee and Ma: food, clothes, health care, study-material.
- Contribute towards a increased honorarium for the teachers and carers (they receive only a extremely modest amount and haven't been paid for the last few months as the government funding is pending).
- Fund a training programme for the teachers so that they are better able to steer the children towards primary school education
- Fund a few scholarship and incentives so that children attend and then are encouraged to continue their education at the local schools.
Project Status: Being funded by Asha Zurich (since 2007)
Amount Transferred To Date: CHF 13'100.00
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by Marco Cillario Tue 26 July 2016, 12:17 pm
A management consultancy working with Harrow Council has scooped two prizes at the Planning and Placemaking Awards 2016.
Inner Circle Consulting, which assists organisations with regeneration projects, has won the London regional award and, in partnership with the council, the housing growth award at the contest recognising best practice in planning in the UK.
Judges on the Planning and Placemaking Awards panel said that the submission from Inner Circle was "the most innovative and long lasting".
The consultancy is working with Harrow Council, reporting to the director of regeneration Paul Nichols. It has helped create the Great Estates Model regeneration strategy for the borough, delivering key projects as part of this.
The strategy involves the creation of 5500 new homes, of which 2200 will be allocated as affordable, 3000 new jobs, a new civic centre, three public squares, a school, two regenerated high streets and a district heating system. The plan is expected to reduce the council costs for bed and breakfast accommodation by £5.8m.
Of the new homes, 2073 will be built across 10 council sites, 755 by the council and 1309 by private and third sector developers. The cost for development on council sites will be an estimated £470 million – most of which will be borne by private developers.
"This is a very innovative approach to providing housing for a local authority directly," said the judges at the awards. "It covers a range of sites and tenures and could be copied by other local authorities."
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Terrorists In Pakistan Parliament To Strengthen Anti-India Narrative: Tilak Devasher
Pakistan is not a normal state as it is guided by deep antagonism based on the so-called unfinished agenda of Pakistan army
NEW DELHI: Participation of terrorists in the upcoming elections in Pakistan is an ominous development for bilateral ties, according to Tilak Devasher, former special secretary (cabinet secretariat) and Pakistan expert, because the presence of such people in parliament could force the next dispensation in Islamabad to harden its policy towards India.
Devasher told ET that although the terrorist groups backed by Pakistan Army may not be able to win a large number of seats they may acquire enough vote share to strengthen the anti-India narrative.
"Once given an entry into parliamentary politics the terrorist groups and extremist elements will give little room to mainstream parties to shape the India narrative," he said. "Nonetheless there should not be any expectations of change of heart vis-à-vis India post polls.
Pakistan is not a normal state as it is guided by deep antagonism based on the so-called unfinished agenda of Pakistan army."
Several terrorists, their family members and sympathisers are in the fray in the coming elections in Pakistan courtesy its army. The son and son-in-law of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed will be contesting the upcoming elections for national assembly seats from Punjab, according to people aware of the matter.
Similarly, Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of the JuD chief, will be contesting on a ticket from the little-known political party, Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek. The JuD chief's son-in-law Hafiz Khalid Waleed is in the race from Lahore where the JuD has made substantive inroads. Saeed's newly established Mili Muslim League (MML) candidates could contest as many as 80 national assembly seats and 185 provincial seats across Pakistan, but it is expected to focus mainly on Punjab.
Devasher — author of just published 'Pakistan: At the Helm' — said elections may well throw up a coalition government. "While PTI chief Imran Khan may seem to be the favourite for the post of PM, the army may choose some other leader to head the government," he said.
In the ongoing campaign process July 13 could turn out to be a landmark date in Pakistan elections if former PM Nawaz Sharif does in fact return to Pakistan, as this would land him in jail and therefore allow him to play the victim card, according to Devasher.


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Those who suffer from the disease are prevented from carrying out almost 25% daily tasks.
In the month of awareness of rheumatic diseases, deputy Livio Gutiérrez, who is dependent on the Ministry of Health, appointed in our province fibromyalgia as a chronic disease, and provides cover for patients who suffer from this disease, according to The Benefits Granted by Bill No. 4150/16.
The project begins with the comment that, since two previous legislative initiatives on this issue (3837/13 and 3855/15) and have so far not been discussed, it is proposed to expand these projects "is that we absolutely consider it necessary to present treat and discuss this bill because we can not stay out of the real need for people suffering from this disease, "Gutierrez quotes.
Fibromyalgia is a condition also known as silent disease, some symptoms, chronic pain in the muscles, joints and tendons. Those who also have sleep disorders, disorganized thinking and even depression. Symptoms that are not identifiable, with the exception of the reduction of brain mass when it is not well hydrated, so that those affected suffer from sleep disturbances, morning stiffness and other consequences of constant pain. Experts in rheumatology in national history acknowledge that there are still many undiagnosed cases of fibromyalgia and that the chances of success of treatment reduce the lack of early diagnosis.
A report on the disease and its consequences show that people suffering from this disease are prevented from performing the daily tasks of almost 25%, while 60% of those affected feel that their capacity decreased by 60%.
radical legislator states "is a poor recognition by many health professionals and even more by society and the media in which these patients are related, including work and family. To this must be added the fact that a significant intolerance to physical and mental stress with cognitive disabilities is causing a significant impact on the quality of life. "
The extension of the basic principles states that because of the characteristics, the treatment is not just a specialist, the way a multidisciplinary team needs to intervene, consisting of rheumatologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians and other specialists who can help define the diagnosis.
"The importance of pathology procurement legislation in this area, to counter the coverage for patients suffering from this disease, both in the public and private sectors. Health is a fundamental right of all citizens, so it is the responsibility of the state to ensure the full exercise of priority to ensure citizens in marginalized and socially vulnerable "expansion" is the responsibility of this term, the promotion, protection and restoring the health of their inhabitants, to ensure the physical, mental and social welfare state development. "
"Today the problem is getting clearer, public knowledge claims made by citizens across the country, for recognition and for the presentation of a parliamentary initiative to treat this disease, unfortunately, increasingly common," concluded Gutiérrez.
He also says in the articles that the diagnosis must be made by a rheumatologist doctor and an interdisciplinary team that other health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, physicians and others who contribute to all those who are responsible for the implementation of therapy includes precisely as determined by the inspection body.
Once the diagnosis has been made, the patient has access to the free delivery of specific immunomodulatory drugs and / or is indicated by a qualified professional in the context of the province's Health Ministry without social security benefits; the broad coverage of treatments based on interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation without breakpoints or limits, according to the certification of the medical assistant; It includes medical and pharmacological treatments and other treatments that are considered necessary in any case for people suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome, regardless of age.
They are entitled to all or some of the benefits set in accordance with the scope determined by the regulations.


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The Crusades
In different forms, the Crusades lasted more than 500 years, as Christians from Europe tried to establish various forms of control over the holy lands.
Historians have debated a great deal as to the motivations of the Crusaders. Were they driven by bloodlust or piety or a sense of adventure or desire for dominion? Their conduct bears out this unsettled debate, for they performed great acts of butchery but also of courage -- they showed perfidy but also devotion. One cannot help but believe that they were not so different from people of today. Some acted with good intentions and others with bad, some for purity and some for sin, and many, caught up in the events and emotions of the age, simply flung their lives into what was one of the most significant series of events in history.
Acre, or Akka, the so-called ``Key to Palestine'' was under siege on two sides and blockaded on the other two sides by European forces when Saladin's jihad army surrounded the sieging army and made the siege far more complicated. The siege itself lasted more than two years, ending with the withdrawal of the Muslim forces and the surrender of the city, when the European effort was revitalized with reinforcements and renewed interest from the West, in the person of Richard the Lionhearted.
Al-Amut fortress, in Persia, was impregnable for more than a hundred years until finally destroyed by the Mongol Hulagu. From this fortress, assassins were sent out to kill the most powerful men in the world, and they seldom failed. The leader of the sect, Grand Master Assassin Hasan-i Sabbah, came to be known as The Old Man of the Mountain, and is reputed to have stayed in his fortress for 35 years without leaving except for twice to pray on the roof.
When the first Crusade stumbled up to the gates of Edessa in 1097, the mostly Christian Armenian population welcomed the army of Baldwin of Boulogne, who had split from the central army. The Crusaders murdered the Armenian prince, and set up Baldwin as its ruler. After 1099, Edessa was ruled by a count under nominal suzerainty to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but was otherwise an independent unit, called a county. The Crusaders held Edessa for nearly fifty years, until Imad ad-Din Zangi of Mosul conquered Edessa in 1144. The shock of the loss of the traditionally Christian city of Edessa to the infidel inspired the second Crusade, but Edessa was never re-taken.
Antioch, a fabled city of antiquity, had existed for about 1400 years when the first Crusade arrived in 1097. The population at that time was almost entirely Christian, although the governorship was in the hands of a Turk, Yaghi-Siyan.
While Baldwin of Boulogne pursued his ambitions in Edessa and Tancred of Taranto pursued his in Cilicia, the remaining leaders in the central army, Raymond of Toulouse, Bohemond of Taranto (Tancred's uncle), and Godfrey of Bouillion set up a partial siege outside Antioch, each of the three leaders setting up camp around one of the cities many gates. The siege dragged on for months, and the defenders had gardens and even grazing lands within the city walls to keep them fortified. The starving Crusaders held on to their positions, but the army began to slowly disintegrate and desert.
Salvation came in the form of a traitor. A discontented Armenian named Firouz, who had converted to Islam, contacted the Crusaders. On the second of June, 1098, the army marched eastward, then turned around in the middle of the night and stood again outside the walls of Antioch just as dawn was breaking. A ladder was lowered from the Tower of the Two Sisters, and sixty knights scrambled over the wall, raising the Christian population, and opening the gates to the Crusading army. The army poured into the city, cutting down Turks as well as Christians in the confusion.
Anatolia is the name given to the region which is now Turkey and Armenia, characterized by a ring of high mountains and cliffs surrounding a central plateau. The region was originally inhabited by the Hittite peoples, before being settled by Turkik nomads from central Asia and eastern Europeans.


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Whip the workers to save the bosses
The attack in "Halyvourgia" almost monopolised the PM's speech in the parliament group of New Democracy, showing their fear and hate towards class-oriented struggles.
The three party government of ND–PASOK-DIMAR, based on the words of the prime minister, appears to be determined to use the "whip" of state violence and repression to crush the people's and workers' struggles and guarantee the profitability of business groups, escalating the war.
With the unprecedented, dirty and slanderous attack launched against the heroic strikers of "Halyvourgia", he confirmed beyond any doubt that the real target is the whole working class. At the same time he made it clear that the demolition of labour and insurance rights and the crushing of workers' struggles by any means necessary, is already decided by the government and is a precondition for economic recovery, the renewal of the profitability of the monopolies and the "attraction of investments".
Basically, with yesterday's speech, A. Samaras placed the right to strike in front of the firing squad. He announced in advance the revocation of those labour and insurance rights that were left standing and openly declared war against the workers who stand up and organise against the antipopular politics and who struggle to overthrow it.
At the same time he reaffirmed the commitment of the three-party government towards its lenders and partners, not only to implement all the brutal and antipopular measures they have jointly decided upon, but to take even more measures! He himself didn't hide that "the new approach of the government is aggressive", being quick to clarify that what this means is "wherever we can, we will surpass the goals to which we have committed"(!).
Commitments inside and outside of the country
More specifically, Samaras, in his first speech after the policy statements during yesterday's session of the parliament group of ND:
1. Confirmed beyond any doubt that the attack of the riot police against the strikers of Halyvourgia is the "general rehearsal" for the crushing of the people's and workers' struggles by any means necessary. He said provocatively "We showed in the yard of "Halyvourgia" that we mean what we say", while at the same time he waged a dirty and slanderous war against the strikers, in order to justify the gangster-like attack of the riot police. He shamelessly claimed that "A group of trade unionists had taken over a factory for seven months, keeping from work those who wanted to work and driving hundreds of workers to unemployment. The factory was about to close. We stopped this".
The attack of the riot police against the strikers of "Halyvourgia" was presented by the prime minister as an important signal of the government during the first month of office, indicating willingness to "regain the country's credibility abroad, something necessary to attract investments, create job positions, regain our competitiveness"
He announced in advance the demolition of the labour rights and the de facto cancellation of the right to strike, in the name of "the right to work", as they now call strike-breaking and the deployment of employers' mechanisms! With brazen cynicism he claimed: "We have the utmost respect towards the workers' rights. Especially the most sacred one: The right to work! Which was being violated and directly threatened. We restored it. It's that simple".
At the same time, he clearly suggested that he will be sending the riot police to every factory where the workers strike to defend their rights. He pointedly said "We're sending a clear message everywhere: While we are in this unemployment, trade union practices such as this are used that threaten to close more factories, we will not sit idle looking at desperate workers losing their jobs".
He also repeated the reactionary position that he expressed before the elections, i.e that he finds it unthinkable for labour and other rights to exist when there is unemployment! He brazenly argued that "labour rights are sacred. But for labour rights to exist there has to be work! If someone is unemployed, his labour rights are revoked in the most brutal way", brutally distorting reality and attempting to obfuscate that it is capitalism and monopolies that generate unemployment.
In the same spirit and completely shamelessly, he didn't hesitate to present himself as the protector of the unemployed (!) stating shamelessly that "those that supposedly defend the workers' rights by sending them earlier to unemployment are pitiless! They are enemies of the workers and of labour rights" (!) In order to make his fairy tale role as the workers' protector more convincing, he pompously claimed that the government during the four years of office will lower unemployment from 24%, where it stands today, to 10% by destroying once and for all labour relations and splitting a (part-time) job so it can be share by two or even three unemployed persons.
He made it clear that the currently promoted exit plan out of the crisis in favour of the plutocracy will include more brutal and reactionary measures, driving the people to unregulated bankruptcy and poverty. Answering the question of "how we will achieve our goals – what is our plan" made by himself, he noted : "First we will show that the country respects its goals, which are our goals. Then we will show that we can implement everything that has to be done. Then we will show that in order to achieve our goals some things have to change, especially those that aggravate and deepen the recession".
In this context, he announced in advance sweeping privatisations and the "fast track" selling off of public property. He noted that "We can do more and faster as regards structural changes, privatisations and the utilization of assets. We have already sent this message. And now we have a very limited time to prove that we mean what we say".
That is exactly why yesterday he rushed to announce the list with the first abolitions and mergers of public institutions. He also mentioned that the government will soon introduce a law which will "drastically limit bureaucracy and everything that drives away investments" in order for "the investors to be able to come to Greece".
The president of the Commission who is visiting Athens tomorrow, is expected to offer his support in order to "bring the program back in track" towards the government .Tomorrow at noon, the new meeting of the three political leaders who support the government will also take place, in order to decide the measures' package of a total of 3+11.5 billion over the next three years and also the list of the businesses that will be privatized.
Translated by: Yannis Tembelis
Translation edited by: Lenin Reloaded


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Key project team members looking at the successful force main HDD pullback. Bruce Neu of Mott MacDonald is third from right.
The South Shores Second Sub-Aqueous Force Main Crossing has been recognized as a 2016 Project of the Year by the Florida Region of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA). Mott MacDonald's Jacksonville-based team served as Owner's Representative for JEA, the utilities company for Jacksonville, FL. We oversaw the installation of 4,200 linear feet of 36-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sewer force main inside a 42-inch steel casing.
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) under the St. Johns River was used to replace the 40 -year-old existing force main, which serves a large portion of the Jacksonville area. The new piping under the river connects the existing 30-inch and 42-inch force mains, increasing daily capacity from 10 million gallons per day (MGD) to nearly 17 MGD.
Challenges of this project included design review and coordination, construction mobilization and staging, permitting guidance, meeting the specified JEA construction schedule with minimal disruption to the public, and daily construction inspection.
Mott MacDonald team members included Leslie Samel (Project Manager), Bruce Neu (Lead Engineer and Lead Construction Inspector), and Dr. Glenn Duyvestyn (QA/QC). The new force main was successfully installed, tested, and cleared for use in August 2016. The total cost of the project was $14.26 million, and the force main is expected to be in service for the next 40 to 50 years .


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Too hot for the cellblockWednesday, April 7th, 2004
Flanked by her attorney Michael Sikora, left, Melissa Ann Rowland appears before Third District Judge Dennis Fuchs, Wednesday, April 7, 2004, in Salt Lake City. Rowland, accused of murdering one of her twins by failing to undergo a timely Caesarean section, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two lesser counts of child endangerment. She had been charged with murder for failing to follow doctors' advice to undergo the procedure, which they said was necessary to save the life of her twins. Under a plea bargain, the murder charge was dropped. (AP Photo/Leah Hogsten, Pool)
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3rd International Conference on Drylands
A major challenge for the drylands is the quest for the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Indeed, agriculture is at the core of the livelihoods and social wellbeing of the inhabitants of the drylands, and thus the role of research, innovation and partnership for agricultural development are central. This is the focus of the 3rd International Conference on the Drylands scheduled to take place from Monday 24th to Friday 28th September 2018. The Conference aims to bring together scientists, farmers, policy makers, civil society organizations and the private sector from across the globe to examine how the SDGs would be attained in the drylands in the face of resource scarcity, climate change and the emerging conflicts. The conference will examine how public policies, research and development programmes will contribute in insuring food security and attainment of the SDGs. The theme of this year's Conference is "Resource Constraints, Conflicts and Changing Climate in the Drylands: options for attaining SDGs". In the recent years, many nations in the drylands have been awash with conflicts such as rebellion, insurgency and pastoralist-farmer clashes with attendant loss of lives and properties and impairment of Agricultural development


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On New Year's Day, 2014, in Orem, Utah, 32 year old Joshua Stuart Ercanbrack was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault (3rd Degree Felony), Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child (3rd Degree Felony), and Assault (Class A Misdemeanor) after attacking his mother (age 54) & step-father (age 55) in the presence of Mr. Ercanbrack's child. The assault began when Mr. Ercanbrack "white-washed" his mother's face in the snow. The violence continued inside the home as Mr. Ercanbrack hit and kicked his mother in the head, then choked her until she lost consciousness. When the female victim's husband intervened to protect her, Mr. Ercanbrack turned the brutal attack on his step-father. Orem police officers arrived just moments after Mr. Ercanbrack fled the scene. Both victims were transported to the hospital and a medical examination revealed that the male victim sustained multiple right chest rib fractures, a brain bleed on the left side of his head, and the loss of a tooth from being kicked and stomped on repeatedly. At the time of this violent incident, Mr. Ercanbrack was on probation for a recent aggravated assault conviction after beating a victim with a metal baton and then attempting to return with an assault rifle and pistol. As part of Mr. Ercanbrack's probation requirements, he was ordered to attend anger management classes.
On Friday, August 15, 2014, after a two-day jury trial, Joshua Stuart Ercanbrack was found guilty of Aggravated Assault, a 3rd Degree Felony, and Assault, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sentencing has been scheduled for September 23, 2014, by the Honorable Christine Johnson (4th District Judge) at which time Mr. Ercanbrack may be sentenced to an indeterminate term of 0-5 years in the Utah State Prison.


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- Sep 18, 2017 -
① to wear bolt fixation:
When the wall thickness of the hoistway is less than 150 mm, the hole of the required size can be drilled with an impact drill or hammer, and the rail support is secured with a bolt on the perforation.
Fixed on the wall of the hoistway, and should be placed on the back of the hoistway with a larger thick steel plate gasket as shown in Figure 6-34a.
② embedded bolts or direct embedding method
When the shaft wall thickness is greater than 150 mm, are used in this way.
At this time most of the retaining wall leaves reserved holes. Or need to chisel as shown in Figure 6-35 hole. Installation should be embedded in the bolt or open the foot of the rail bracket according to the required location fixed. Buried depth of not less than 120 mm. And watering with a higher grade of concrete (see Figure 6-34b).
③ embedded steel plate welding fixed method
This method applies to the concrete shaft wall, in the construction of the shaft should be in accordance with the requirements of the construction map in the reserved hole location embedded with steel feet with steel feet. Install the rail bracket on the steel plate can be installed. (See Figure 6-34c). But the weld should be continuous, and should be double and welded.
④ expansion bolt fixation method
Applicable to concrete shaft. Install the drill with a drill and drill a hole in the hoistway to match the expansion bolt. Place the expansion bolt to hold the bracket.


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For those of you that don't program, the "Hello World" post probably makes little to no sense. Even as someone who does/has programmed, I never really took the "Hello World" concept very seriously, but I'm starting to understand the merit. Just for a quick reference, if you're actually interested at all, the Wikipedia article will explain the general concept.
I've been doing a lot of thinking about my goals and about the things that I want to accomplish in the near term, and while I've got a relatively clear line of sight and actionable items to get from the starting point to the finish line, I realized today that I need to complete a few more "Hello World"s before I get anywhere… Baby steps, as it were.
I've been meaning to start this blog for the longest time, so here it goes —
My pseudo-formal introduction/crappy first post:
For those of you who don't know me — my name is Johnny, and this blog serves as a (work) log of things I find particularly interesting in my life. There'll probably be a few instances of "getting my thoughts down on 'paper'" spread throughout the blog, but primarily I plan to use this blog to document progress on various projects I'm working on. I'll probably be doing a little discussion on the things i'm focusing on in life, such as (basic/personal) finance, organization/productivity, etc, as well as my hobbies. The hobbies aspect is a lot more broad, so I won't get personally offended if you don't subscribe.
Expect the following categories of posts: Homebrewing, Tennis (specifically stringing), Computers/Case Modding, Electronics/Design, VW TDi, Hardware hacks/DIY electronics, Soldering, Car computing, and last (but not least): Microcontroller projects. I'd also expect a lot of cross-pollination, but I'll let the shape and overall flow and feel of the blog come together on its own.
Looking towards the future:
Upcoming: I'm planning on starting a moderately complex microcontroller project, which will probably take shape in the next year or so. I'm putting it on my priority list, so expect some updates on this project. I'm going to quit the imagined excuses and just jump straight into the respective hello world: getting an LED to blink.


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10 Tips to Increase Insurance Literacy
Protect your investments Educated consumers make smarter, better decisions. And home, car, and business insurance provides peace of mind and puts lives back together after a car accident or the effects of a natural disaster.
The Government of Canada has named November Financial Literacy Month, a month to empower Canadians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make responsible financial decisions. Financial literacy, among other things, is insurance literacy. Insurance literacy can help consumers better protect their homes, cars and businesses while keeping their costs under control.
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month 2014, here are the top 10 tips to help increase insurance literacy:
Speak to an insurance representative about your specific insurance needs.
Shop around to find the right policy to fit your unique situation.
Review your policy at least once a year.
Understand your policy.
Ask questions about your policy.
Look for ways to lower your premiums. Some insurers offer discounts if you take actions to reduce risk. Ask your insurance representative about what you can do to lower your premiums.
Take steps to reduce avoidable car accidents, like ensuring regular maintenance of your vehicle.
Look for ways to protect your home from risks, such as testing fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Check online resources to learn more about insurance.
Pass along these tips to your friends, family and neighbours.
This Financial Literacy Month, use these tips to help increase your insurance literacy. By doing so, you and your family can know what to do to be adequately protected while making certain you are paying a fair premium and help others do the same.


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The old fart, windbag, homework machine has been approaching Dudette about Walter's homework and spelling test again. She wouldn't let her leave today with out a badgering and we were late for therapy. So that means the one who is supposed to be taking it easy and letting us focus on Walter's self esteem and sense of security has decided the wisdom she is imparting takes precedent over this major life event for Walter and has actually now made him late for his therapy that actually helps with the self esteem/security thing we are consumed with.
What this means is tomorrow I'm calling the Principal and asking if we need another Parent/Teacher/Principal conference. I'm hoping she says don't sweat it and to just ignore her for the rest of the year in regards to his homework and test. As we discussed the last time, and I thought we all agreed on, he is bright and capable but due to all of the change he is dealing with 1st grade may be a wash. Simply due to bad timing. I thought I made it clear homework and test scores might fluctuate but that this was something we'd simple have to address later as a family and not a Foster Family. Right now, it's too much. If we need to have another meeting I'm going to take a few steps back in how I behave, get very un-Dudelike and let both these yahoos in on what's up. I'm getting very tired of explaining myself and feel like I've made a case for how to deal with my boy. These people seem to want my circle kid to be crammed into their square hole and for that I will not abide. So help me God I'll be the scourge of that damn school and they will rue the day (yeah I said that) that they pissed off the Dude. Don't worry about my Zen mindset. It will be what it will be. My rage can really tie a room together.


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Reasons to Visit Las Vegas
Visit Las Vegas if you're looking for a travel destination that is literally dazzling. Las Vegas is home to big-name entertainment, active nightlife, Michelin-starred restaurants, memorable outdoor recreation, and whopping 150,000 hotel rooms. In this constantly evolving city, there's truly something for everyone.
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Las Vegas is a year-round destination thanks to a neverending succession of conventions and special events. Still, if you're planning Las Vegas travel, know that its summers are among the world's hottest, so if you're sensitive to heat, plan your trip for winter—or stay inside, where there's copious air conditioning.
Typical Las Vegas Weather
When you visit Las Vegas, take the weather into consideration. This desert city gets more than 300 days of sun per year, and the average high during the summer months is at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The rest of the year, things get more temperate, with highs just below 60 degrees Fahrenheit in December and January.
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Yes. The holiday season is officially upon us.
We now await the Feast Fest that is Thanksgiving, and many of us will begin the process of online shopping for Christmas. (Some of you overachievers may have already FINISHED your shopping)
With the insanity that comes with the wintry, holiday experience, there are a few dangers we'd be remiss to ignore - some of which we intend to cover within the next few weeks and months. Among them is a generally disregarded issue that is often ignored until family and friends are torn up about it - sometimes, literally.
We're talking about those furry family members with whom we share our holiday homes.
We love our dogs. We do our best to treat them well and have them treat others well, but, as many dog owners have learned, our pups have minds and intents of their own. Sometimes, without warning, they get frazzled and fearful, and they attack…
The delivery man, dropping off Christmas gifts…
The visiting toddler who wants to pet the pooch…
We may do our very best to train our dogs, but there is always a risk involved in pet ownership.
For this reason, we've drafted a quick-list of some helpful tips to keep you, your family and your guests safe from the pain and potential litigation that's associated with dog bites.
Have your dog spayed or neutered
Dogs that undergo this routine procedure are less inclined to roam around looking for love or a fight - making them less likely to bite.
Train your dog
Enroll your dog in obedience classes to socialize him and train him in proper puppy etiquette. Be mindful that, in order to be effective, any training must be consistently applied and instilled by ALL members of your household. Make sure the entire family in on board and educated in your dog's training methods.
Socialize your dog
Take him to the park, to parades - anywhere dogs are permitted - to ensure he is adequately exposed to various people, places and pets.
The more experiences he has, the less likely he'll be to lash out in fear or anxiety.
Crate your dog
A crate is an enclosed structure that replicates the instinctual "den" environment, affording dogs a comfortable, secluded spot to feel safe and secure. When used for short periods of time, a crate can be an effective way to allow your guests (and your pet!) to feel safe during visits from unfamiliar guests.
Above all else, love your dog!
As with any pet, dogs that feel loved, are treated kindly, and get sufficient time, nurturing and attention, are less likely to engage in destructive, attention-seeking behavior. Treat your dog well. He is family.
This article is the first in a series on Holiday & Winter Safety. Keep on the lookout for more helpful tips and articles to keep you and your family safe this season!
The family at Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates wants to remind you that we're here for you. If you or someone you know has been attacked by a dog, please let us help. Give us a call at (877) 721-7201 or drop us a line.


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East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their
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RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in executing routine and simple clerical work in checking receipts and invoices, arranging stock, and performing related work as required.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Checks incoming materials and supplies against invoices, bills, shipping papers and purchase orders.
Takes and assists in taking inventory of stock items.
Arranges stock in storeroom and on shelf.
Assists individuals in finding needed items.
Performs other work as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Knowledge of elementary store-keeping procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
Recommended Qualifications
Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Graduation from a standard high school.
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text: As an artist-in-residence at the LeDoux Laboratory at the Center for Neural Science at New York University since 2005, Nene Humphrey's interdisciplinary practice probes into the formation and storage of memories associated with emotional events such as death and grief. At Lesley Heller Gallery, the artist uses as underpinning the 19th century grieving ritual of braiding the hair of departed loved into intricate amulets, rings or brooches. In Humphrey's interpretation, wire replaces hair and mutates into long twisted strands which she incorporates into performance pieces, sculpture, video and exquisite charcoal drawings. "Transmissions" is a hauntingly beautiful exploration into the brain's ability to process memory and emotion through the corporeal. At Lesley Heller through February 18.


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Depending on the species, narrow-mouthed frogs may live in southern North America, central and northern South America, Central America, southern Africa and Madagascar, southeast Asia including the Philippines and the East Indies, and/or northern Australia and New Guinea.
Some native people in South America, New Guinea, and perhaps some other areas eat narrow-mouthed frogs, but they do not take enough of the frogs to threaten the survival of any species. A few species, such as the Malaysian painted frog, are fairly common in the pet trade. Most, however, are rarely seen by humans in the wild or in the pet trade.


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https://streetscout.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/New-imagine-dragons-forever-young.mp4 May your hands always be busy. May your feet always be swift. May you have a strong foundation when the winds of changes shift. May your heart always be joyful and may your song always be sung. May you stay forever young. – Bob Dylan Today is Jeremy's […]
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Minus the few cooler days we've had recently, it's been far too hot to over think outfits. Lately I've been living in this Lou & Grey skirt by LOFT because it's comfortable in the heat, goes with just about everything, and looks pulled together. When it comes to summer style, […]
Immersed Fashion Show, PLUS Street Style Shots
A few months ago Jeremy and I were honoured to receive an invite from John Casablancas Institute (JCI) to emcee their year-end fashion show, IMMERSED. Public speaking isn't normally our jam but hearing that we came up in class as an "inspirational and an awesome duo" definitely made us want […]
Anchors Aweigh With Airbnb
Last week Airbnb treated us to an evening cruise along the Vancouver harbour. We set sail from the Coal Harbour Marina in one of their beautiful listings, the Oriana yacht. I have to admit, I can't remember the last time I went on a cruise. It might have been a high school booze cruise (yikes)! […]
This Is Kit and Ace [In Kitsilano]
Tonight we celebrated the opening of Kit and Ace in their new West 4th shop and I have to say, they definitely know how to throw a kickass party. Why I expected an intimate gathering, I'm really not sure…but I was way off. We definitely ran into a lot of really […]
Catching Air at the Vans Canada Van Doren Invitational
The Vans Canada Van Doren Invitational was one of the most action-packed events we've attended in awhile. There were thousands of fans that gathered at the Hastings Skatepark last Saturday to watch top skateboarders from around the world battle it out for their piece at the $75,000 prize. But, as […]
Khatsahlano Music + Art Festival
Saturday was an action-packed day and it was exactly what I needed after a lot of downtime last weekend. We started the day at the Vans Doren Invitational (more on that in our next post) and ended up at Khatsahlano Music + Art Festival for the remainder of the day. Khatsahlano […]
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As it turns out, my niece and nephew are two pretty stylish kids. They know what they like and dislike and I'm always amazed with the outfit combos they come up with on their own. Let's just say I didn't have that fashion sense when I was their age (case in point)…in […]
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Our latest collaboration with Robson Street has been our most enjoyable yet. We were offered the opportunity to capture the street style scene all along Robson for the entire month of June. We had such a blast scouting stylish strangers, rewarding them with gift cards, meeting interesting characters, and even […]
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It's our first photoshoot with our new Canon 5DS R, and I have to admit, this camera is a beast! The 5DS R is the largest megapixel DSLR around, 50.6 to be exact. We've been waiting in anticipation when it was first announced about a year ago and for our pre-order […]
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This year's Nebraska State Fair had 18,000 more visitors compared to last year.
The State Fair Board is reporting a nearly 5% year-over-year increase. Total attendance was 379,108.
"This number is just 10,000 folks shy of the all time high of 389,171 set in 1997," executive director Joseph McDermott said in a statement. "We knew we were running steady in attendance, but it's always great to get the final figures and to know we chalked up some very high numbers. This brings our eight-year total to 2,415,137."
The State Fair was last held in Lincoln in 2009 before moving to new fairgrounds in Grand Island in 2010.
"One of the things will be working to resolve are the issues that concertgoers experienced this year," State Fair Board chair Chris Kircher said, "The long lines, security and line of sight issues will be addressed and corrected for 2018."
Fairgoers were generally pleased with the State Fair with 88% of them saying they are likely or very likely to recommend the Nebraska State Fair to others.
The 2018 Nebraska State Fair will take place from August 24 through September 3.


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PLAINVILLE – A Waterbury man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to threatening a Plainville resident when he made a shooting motion with his hand.
Marcos Carrasquillo, 35, accepted a plea deal during his hearing in Bristol Superior Court. He pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree threatening and was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended, and 18 months of conditional discharge. During that time, Carrasquillo has been ordered not to contact the complainant.
In exchange for the plea, charges of first-degree harassment, disorderly conduct and first-degree criminal trespassing were dropped.
According to the arrest warrant, Carrasquillo's ex-girlfriend complained to her new boyfriend – the complainant in the case – on May 7 that Carrasquillo was at her apartment and would not leave. The current boyfriend was inside the apartment and the ex was at the door, the document continued.
Eventually, Carrasquillo left and went to his car. As he did this, the current boyfriend approached the apartment's doorway and saw Carrasquillo making a shooting gesture with his hand, the warrant said. The complainant said this made him fear for the safety of himself and his girlfriend.
Additionally, the complainant told police, the gesture had more meaning because he received a message on Facebook several weeks prior from Carrasquillo in which he allegedly threatened to kill the current boyfriend and his ex girlfriend, according to the warrant. Police viewed this message as part of the investigation.
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I must admit, I have gone overboard with a recent love. This summer I stopped in at a specialty store that only sells olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tapenade, and olives. The store is located in another city not far from where we live. I had heard about this store but had not had the opportunity to visit it. When I walked in and saw the variety of oils and vinegars I thought this experience was going to be much better than a store that sells chocolate or kitchen gadgets. Their feature of buy five bottles and get the sixth one free was also a very good selling point. And did I buy. This store called Oliv has since opened at location close to where we live. Using flavoured vinegars and oils has replaced any thought of using store bought salad dressings.
I have been using the vinegars and oils on much than just salads. I only photographed four of the balsamic flavours that I use. Besides garlic, cilantro, coconut, chocolate raspberry and maple, I have developed relationships with sesame ginger, cherry and grapefruit balsamic vinegar.
To give you some examples of what is possible with these vinegars consider this:
-toss cooked green beans with sesame ginger vinegar
-add sesame ginger vinegar to stir fries
-add sesame ginger vinegar to cooked vermicelli noodles
-marinate uncooked steel head trout or salmon with maple vinegar
-toss shrimp with coconut vinegar while sautéing the shrimp
-drizzle maple walnut or caramel ice cream with maple vinegar
-thaw frozen fruit and drizzle it with chocolate raspberry vinegar
-use chocolate raspberry vinegar in place of chocolate sauce
-add garlic cilantro vinegar to beef marinade
-drizzle any of your favourite vinegars on popcorn
I especially like drizzling fruit with chocolate raspberry vinegar. It helps with the chocolate craving. You can also add a tablespoon of some of the fruit flavoured vinegars to smoothies. I am sure that there are many other foods that would go well with flavoured vinegars.


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The Candlewick Press team and I are thrilled and proud BEYOND COURAGE has been honored by both Publishers Weekly and Booklist! The book is on their prestigious Best Books for 2012 lists – children's books nonfiction (PW) and on Booklist in the Religion category.
The Publishers Weekly citation on their site:
"In an ambitious and important work, Rappaport shares stories (some never before told) of real-life defiance, offering a heroic alternative to narratives that only portray Jews as helpless victims of Nazi genocide. Instead, she presents stories of dangerous and brave acts of resistance that speak to the human will to survive in the face of hatred and genocide."
BEYOND COURAGE is one of four books honored as PW Best Books 2012 in this category. The others are:
Chuck Close Face Book – by Chuck Close (Abrams)
WE'VE GOT A JOB The 1963 Birmingham Children's March – by Cynthia Y. Levinson (Peachtree)
One Times Square: A Center of Change at the Crossroads of the World – by Joe McKendry (Godine)
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Mera Peak (6476m) is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal and is the highest of all official trekking peaks in Nepal. Located in south of Everest, Mera Peak is the frequently operated peak climbing packages of Nepal. If you have good physical stamina and extrovert sense of adventure, Mera Peak Climbing is for you. However, Mera Peak is not technically difficult peak but you need to have strong physical condition and hands-on skills on mountaineering.
We start Mera Peak trip with a beautiful and scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. We begin our trek by heading southeast of Lukla and on the way, we can explore the superb scenery and abundant wildlife. We can possibly catch a legendry Yeti. During Mera Peak Climbing, we can also witness the magnificent views of some of the world-highest mountains including Mount Everest, Mount Cho Oyu, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Ama Dablam, and many others. If the weather circumstances are favorable, it is possible to ascend the peak and descend back on the same day. We require a special permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association for Mera Peak Trek.
Nepal Himalayas Trekking cordially welcomes you all for this popular peak climbing trip in Nepal. You will have great time with us during your Nepal holidays.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m) and trek to Chutok (2800m)
Day 04: Trek from Chutok to Pangkongma (2950m)
Day 05: Trek from Pangkongma to Kurke (3800m)
Day 06: Trek from Kurke to Thuli Kharka (4200m)
Day 07: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Khothey (3600m)
Day 08: Trek from Khothey to Thangnag (4350m)
Day 09: Acclimatization and Rest day at Thangnag
Day 10: Trek from Thangnag to Khare (4900m)
Day 11: Trek from Khare to Mera La (5415m) and Base Camp (5300m)
Day 12: Climb Base Camp to High Camp (5800m)
Day 13: Summit to Mera Peak (6476m) and return to Khare (4900m)
Day 14: Spare Day in case of bad weather
Day 15: Trek to Khothey (3600m)
Day 16: Trek from Khothey to Thuli Kharka (4200m)
Day 17: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla (2804m)
Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure


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Silkwind Toy Poodles
Our Current Girls
Our New Top Producer
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(Ch Cannonade Pride of Broad Bay X Kejas Silkwind Rebecca)
"Chaleah" has produced gorgeous puppies who have gone on to not only win great honors in the ring
but great affection in their owners' hearts. Her current champions are pictured on the "What's New" page with the exception
of Ch Silkwind La Dulce Vita, who resides at Silkwind.
Ch Silkwind La Dulce
(Ch Hells A'Blazen Simply Smashing
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"Rhea" finished her championship, masterfully presented
by Mr. Kaz Hosaka, with a 5 point major at the Quinnipiac Poodle Club. She was recognized for her wonderful type,
movement, and style by winning the American-Bred Bitch class at the Poodle Club of America National Specialty Show.
We are planning a spring, 2010 litter for "Rhea".
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Tia is our most recent champion, finishing with a
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Due To NRA Over Taxation…. Beer Smuggling Will Intensify
In a bid to boost revenue collection, NRA (National Revenue Authority) has commenced the implementation of Section 22 of the Finance Act 2016.
This Section of the Act gives NRA the authority to increase Custom duty (Excise Duty) on imported alcoholic beverages by one thousand percent, as it is the case now.
On 15th June 2016, some well-known importers of beer brands in Sierra Leone wrote a letter to the Commissioner General of NRA, drawing her attention to the fact that, this new tax increase will have a devastating effect on the national economy. They wrote, "As additional excise will be US$48 per carton (on 500m which are the most saleable size) the informal sector will start smuggling from porous border crossing points.
This shall adversely affect NRA revenue collection".
The beer importers added, "Madam Commissioner General, you will agree that with the current economic situation, where the majority of people are struggling to make a living due to sharp increase in cost of living due to various factors, this very high increase shall add to the suffering, increase unemployment and result in huge loss of revenue to the Government to mention but a few".
In a letter to the Minister of Finance and Economic Development dated 30th June, 2016 the importers of alcoholic beverages informed him that, the move by the Government to implement Section 22 of the Finance Act 2016 "Is not financially nor commercially viable as the market disposable income and purchasing power of pay packages cannot absorb such an increase. In short, these products will be out of the reach of most consumers".
Some senior NRA officials confirmed to the Global Times last night that, they were not consulted before the Bill was taken to Parliament. "We would have given the Government our professional and rational view on this tax increase if our views were sought before the Bill was taken to Parliament…As it is now, we are merely implementing a law passed by Parliament," he said.
A retailer of one of the brands of imported beer told the Global Times yesterday that, the Government decided to increase Custom duty on imported beer in order to help the failing Sierra Leone Brewery Limited. He asked, "Why should poor imported alcoholic beverage consumers, be made to pay for the administrative failures at the Sierra Leone Brewery Limited?"
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited reported an annual loss of Le50 Billion last year. The previous year, the company reported a loss of Le33 Billion.
Investigations continue.


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Tuesday, 11 September 2012
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PUTRAJAYA - A former South Korean Education Minister said the National Education Blueprint 2013-2025 is so detailed that he is feeling envious about what Malaysia is doing on education.
Ahn Byong-man said the blueprint was beyond anything his country had ever done.
"It is a huge (plan) and yet very detailed and we have never done this in South Korea. I am happy to be able to give my input, but I have to confess that I am envious with what your country is doing," he said after a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin here yesterday.
Ahn is a member of the international reform panel. He was South Korea's Minister of Education, Science and Technology between Aug 2008 and Aug 2010.
He described the reform plan as comprehensive since it was done through consultations that also involved parents and students.
"I really hope this plan will achieve success," he added.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will unveil the blueprint today.
Another panel member, director of Singapore's National Institute of Education Prof Lee Sing Kong, said it was important for the Government to ensure an effective implementation of the plan.
"Now that we have already set the goals, it is how we implement the reforms.
"It is something the Government has to discuss and put in place a coherent implementation," he added.
Prof Lee also said the panel began its task about eight months ago and communicated with its members via video-conferencing and e-mails.
"It was done so frequently that I can't remember how many times we held the discussions. It is so easy to communicate now," he said.
The blueprint will focus on key changes to bring about more effective teaching and learning in the classroom to match global standards.
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Source: Edvantage @ AsiaOne (Online), sph


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Permanent residency status means that your family has the right to live freely in Cyprus or continue to live in your home country and just use the permit whenever you need it. It can act as an insurance policy for the future. Permit holders also have the right to own a business in Cyprus or setup a Cyprus company as an intermediary for export trading throughout the world, thus benefit from Cyprus' excellent business and tax advantages. Cyprus is a superb base for travelling throughout Europe with its excellent flight connections and visas are very easy and quick
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It also gives you the right to apply for Cyprus citizenship after 7 years!
"Permanent residency offers your family the freedom to live freely in the EU and to travel with ease, it provides access to excellent education and healthcare, or simply offers an insurance policy for an uncertain future!"
Permit holders may own a business in Cyprus and benefit from a low corporation tax of 12.5% on net profits by setting up a Cyprus company. Additionally, they can use their Cyprus company as an intermediary for export trading activities from their home country to enjoy tax benefits. Cyprus is firmly established as a reputable international commerce centre, the ideal bridge between East and West. It offers a tax efficient gateway for channeling foreign investments anywhere in the world. The Cyprus tax system is in full compliance with EU and OECD requirements. It provides a unique combination of favourable participation exemption provisions on income emanating from international activities, applies a wide network of double tax treaties, and zero withholding taxes on any type of payments made anywhere in the world. By invoicing all exports through a Cyprus company and accumulating most profits in Cyprus, permit holders may take advantage of the 12.5% corporation tax and benefit from the 0% tax on dividends offered to non tax residents. Anyone spending less than 183 days in Cyprus is considered non tax resident and will not pay tax on their worldwide income, only on income derived from Cyprus, excluding dividends. Please contact us for detailed information on business and taxation in Cyprus.
Ascendants and second line relatives of permit holders are able to visit or reside in Cyprus in accordance with Cyprus law. Family members wishing to visit for holidays will be granted with a three month visa, while ascendants wishing to reside in Cyprus may apply for a one-year pink slip which is renewable annually.
Upgrading your permit to long-term residency status will enable you to enjoy similar rights to EU citizens, including the ability to work and operate a company.
According to article 18H of the Aliens and Immigration Law, Cap.105 implementing Directive 2003/109/AC, non- EU nationals who live in a EU Member State for a period of more than 5 years are entitled to apply for long-term residency. This European Directive aims to provide permit holders with a set of uniform rights which are as near as possible to the rights which European citizens enjoy. These rights include the ability to work or operate a company, to benefit from the prevailing tax laws and to - access the same educational and professional opportunities offered to Cypriot and EU citizens, including scholarships. Long-term residency status is permanent and available to all non-EU nationals that have resided in Cyprus for over 5 years. The key criterion is that the applicant must not have been absent for more than six consecutive months or more than 10 cumu- lative months within the 5-year period.
Permanent residents will gain access to Cypriot citizenship after 7 years, in accordance with legal provisions. An EU citizen is free to live, work, travel, receive healthcare or pursue education anywhere within the EU, including the UK. In fact, travel benefits extend way beyond Europe with Cypriot passport holders being able to travel visa free to an extensive list of countries. Those that do require visas, such as the US, have very limited requirements and visas are issued within just a few days.


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I am called Phineas J. Magnetron, although my unusual surname was not bestowed upon me in the usual fashion by accident of birth, but rather as a byproduct of an altogether different class of happenstance. As a matter of historical record, I was born Phineas Juchnook Mugglesworth on June 7, 1843 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the United States of America. The circumstances and events that led me to change my name are the subject of a lengthy story which I shall save until a later time.
However implausible it may seem, what follows is my true and unembellished account of actual events I have witnessed with my own eyes. Despite numerous past admonitions against making such recordings, I have set about writing this memoir for the same reason that most men put their thoughts to paper: to unburden my soul. Indeed, as I anticipate no human being will ever have occasion to read these words, they can serve no other purpose.
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MCSA 70-410 Course
Course Description
MCSA 70-410 Certified Course
IntroductionMCSA Windows Server 2012 70-410 certification validates the skills of the learners for installing and configuring Windows Server 2012 and qualifies the students for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or as a computer network specialist. This certification course validates the skills to Install servers, Configure servers and Configure local storage, Configure file and share access, Configure print and document services and Configure servers for remote management, Create and configure virtual machine settings, Create and configure virtual machine storage and Create and configure virtual networks, Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Deploy and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service and Deploy and configure DNS service, Install domain controllers, Create and manage Active Directory users and computers and Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs), Create Group Policy objects (GPOs), Configure security policies, Configure application restriction policies and Configure Windows Firewall.
Course OutlineMicrosoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certificate is an Information Technology Certificate Program. The program teaches us to design and implement information technology systems for workstations and personal computers. A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) is one such sought after certificate course that gives students a complete knowledge about systems management. It gives students necessary skills to analyze IT networks, manage users and resources, thereby giving student an edge to advance in your career.
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Our story is that of one of the oldest Greek communities in Melbourne beginning with the earliest Ithacan arrivals of the mid nineteenth century.
The Ithacan Historical Society Inc (IHS) was founded in December 1990 by a group of members with a strong desire and commitment to preserve our history and heritage for future generations.
In addition to providing a valuable resource for research, our archives also provide a rich source of material for publications, exhibitions and retrospectives. Over time we envisage the collection being used for family history researchers and researchers and students interested in early Greek settlement in Melbourne and Victoria.
We are continually seeking to build our collection and welcome donations of suitable items.
The Ithacan Historical Society is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and is a member of Museums Australia Victorian Collections.
Projects and activities
The IHS has initiated a range of projects for members and the broader community. These include the publication of the 'Ithacan Memories, Australian Recipes' cookbook, photographic exhibitions and retrospectives featuring the lives and achievements of well-known Ithacan women, Elly Lukas and Irini Papas and the establishment of Penelope's Loom for those with an interest in traditional Ithacan handicrafts.
During 2016, the IHS coordinated and supported three major centenary events which celebrated and acknowledged the achievements of the Ithacan community in Melbourne and Victoria:
- Centenary opening event, included the production of a professional documentary 'Out of this Earth' (now available on DVD) and of the life and times of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society's founding president, A.J.J. Lucas.
- Centenary Publication, 'The Ithacans' – a permanent historical record of Ithacan settlement in Melbourne/Vic and 'The Club'
- Victorian Immigration Museum Exhibition, 'Our Odyssey – Ithacans in Melbourne', presented the story of Ithacan and Greek migration and settlement in Melbourne and Victoria.
The IHS committee is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Ithacans in Melbourne and Victoria and we welcome interested members to join us at our monthly meetings. Together we can ensure that the proud history of the Ithacan community and the Ithacan Phiplanthropic Society will not be lost to future generations.


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Relationships are complex. We can all attest to this. You don't have to be a sociology major (I only minored) to recognize how multifaceted, difficult, confusing, yet rewarding most relationships can be.
All relationships are packaged differently, and unfortunately most come unassembled, and without a user manual. Knowing what or what not to say, how to say it, when to say it and who should say it is important especially when a relationship is damaged.
How you communicate during a crisis is critical. Similar to personal relationships, corporations should exude humility to admit mistakes quickly, directly and with sincerity. Simply sweeping an issue under the rug will ultimately cause more resentment, uncertainty and distrust.
Recently, a concerned friend sought my advice about a relationship that was fragile and on the verge of breaking if not handled properly. Her relationship was facing a crisis. When encountering a crisis it is never planned and almost always unexpected. Being taken off guard, finding oneself in the midst of a crisis, can happen (and probably has) to us all, and corporate relationships with its stakeholders, consumers and the general public, aren't immune.
Identifying in advance issues that may arise can prevent a potential crisis. Vehr Communications recommends the following to be included in a crisis plan.
• Identify the crisis management team
• Identify issues that could develop into crises
• Establish crisis management protocol and best practices
• Outline crisis communications channels for each audience
• Guide media outreach and interviews
• Provide a detailed contact list for offices, media and business partners
Although not an easy task, your relationship manual needs to be written. This manual (a.k.a. crisis communication plan) helps assemble the pieces, maintain and strengthen relationships and safeguard reputations. In my friend's case, I was the writer of her manual. In other instances, one may ask a mentor, parent or coworker to put pen to paper. For corporations, strategic communications firms are good choices.
Whatever your approach, bear in mind that effective, strategic communication is important across the relationship spectrum. Owning a manual that isn't as user friendly as hoped, filled with insufficient insight and blank pages puts your relationships and reputation at risk. Be smart, be prepared, and always use bubble wrap.
Posted by Kelsey Clark, Account Manager (5.12.2010)
The views expressed in this post are mine alone and do not reflect the views of Vehr Communications, LLC.


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Roger Federer moved into a twelfth Wimbledon semi-last and inside touching separation of a record eighth title Wednesday as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic slammed out on a sensational day at the All England Club.
Swiss maestro Federer facilitated to a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) prevail upon Milos Raonic to wind up noticeably the second most seasoned Wimbledon semi-finalist of the Open time.
Notwithstanding, safeguarding champion Murray, extremely confined by correct hip damage, was deposed by Sam Querrey 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-1.
Three-time victor Djokovic was likewise setting out toward the exit after the second seed quit his quarter-last against Tomas Berdych with correct elbow damage while trailing 7-6 (7/2), 2-0.
It implies that Federer will confront Berdych in Friday's semi-finals while Querrey will handle Marin Cilic after the previous US Open champion put out Gilles Muller, the hero of Rafael Nadal, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.
Federer, 35, and playing in his 100th match at the All England Club on Wednesday, is the second most established man to achieve the semi-finals after Ken Rosewall, who completed runner-up in 1974 at 39 years old.
"100 matches, I can't trust it, that is a considerable measure," said Federer, who will succeed Rosewall as the most seasoned ever champion should he take the title and a nineteenth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.
"I'm extremely cheerful my body propped me up finished every one of these years. I'm exceptionally satisfied with how I'm playing."


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The Town of Cedar Bluff will be hosting their 1st Annual Downtown Christmas Parade on Monday, December 4th. The line-up will begin at 4:00 p.m. and the parade will start at 5:00 p.m.
There is no entry fee. All businesses, civic groups, school organizations and community clubs are invited to take part in this inaugural event. Immediately following the parade the town will have their annual 'Lighting of the Park' Ceremony featuring pictures with Santa, refreshments and Christmas music.
You can pickup entry forms at Cedar Bluff Town Hall or you can print them off by clicking the link provided below. Deadline to enter is November, 27th.
For more information contact Cedar Bluff Town Hall at 256-779-6121.


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Unzipped: Gents Founder Josh Reed
The man behind the luxury baseball hat unpacks his gym bag.
Josh Reed has set out to do what no man has done before; conquer the great divide between the baseball hat and luxury style. Sound unlikely? Meet Gents, the line of caps and apparel the fashion industry vet launched last fall to redefine casual elegance. The custom-made caps look as right with a tux (exhibit a) as they do in the gym, where Reed has tested his fair share while lifting four to five days per week. "Many people love yoga or running," he says, "but for me it's lifting. Working out is so important to me because it's the best way I've found to channel all my energy in a healthy way." Here, how he stays stylish from top to bottom.
Black cotton twill bag
"My gym bag is from the Army Navy store, they sell them at Kaufman's on 42nd street. It's the perfect size, very simple and holds up to a lot of wear and tear. It has an outside pocket on the side which is perfect for my keys, wallet and phone."
Adidas track pants
"I'm not a shorts guy so I have always worked out in the classic black with the signature white stripes on the side."
Gents cap
"I love wearing baseball caps and Gents are my favorite for obvious reasons. Right now I'm wearing the collective design in navy, which is one of our most popular designs."
Nike kicks
"These are the only sneakers I will ever buy. They fit me perfectly, hold up for at least a year and, in my book, always have the best design aesthetic."
Kiehl's grapefruit scrub
"I'm not a big groomer but this is one of my favorite products. I use it once a week to feel refreshed. Plus they sell it at Equinox so it's easy to pick up when I'm at the gym."
Bose headphones
"I love these because of the old school design. They cover your ears, drown out all other noise and don't fall out. Plus they look very cool and retro."