url
stringlengths 17
1.46k
| faq_pairs
list |
|---|---|
http://kata-mutiara.xyz/FAQs-Toenail-Fungus-Laser-Treatment-ArborFootHealthCenter.html | [
{
"question": "How to Treat toe fungal infection naturally?",
"answer": "Effective Home remedies for nail fungus cure. The Cutera Genesis Laser is the latest in toenail fungus treatment and just one of the solutions podiatrist Dr.\nNail Fungus Treatment Device - Non Invasive Yellow Fungi Nail Solution - Toenail Fungus Remover - Easy To Use Portable Tool - 7 Minutes Per Day Only - Do . Ugly toenails are not uncommon and there are many different ways to treat them. At Milwaukee Foot and Ankle Specialists we have a variety of treatment . pin point laser Toenail fungus . How+to+Clip+Your+Birds+ToenailsHow to Clip Your Birds ToenailsCoacutemo+pintarse+las+untildeas+de+los+pies+rojoHow+to+paint+your+ toenails+redHola de Nuevo. Customer Reviews Win FREE Laser Therapy for Toenail Fungus! Find YOUR Happy Feet at Tristate Foot & Ankle Center!"
}
]
|
https://www.absa.ca/inspections/owner/faqs/ | [
{
"question": "How Is a Boiler's Kilowatt (kW) Rating Determined?",
"answer": "The amount of heating surface determines the kilowatt rating of a boiler. Calculate the kilowatt rating by multiplying the heating surface in square metres (m2) by 10."
},
{
"question": "How Do I Find The Heating Surface of My Boiler?",
"answer": "Check the ABSA certificate of Inspection for the heating surface in square metres (m2). If you cannot find the heating surface, contact ABSA. Have information available, such as: the (A)-number, the Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and/or the name and address of the previous owner (if applicable)."
},
{
"question": "What Qualifications Must an Operator Hold?",
"answer": "The qualifications and/or certifications required to operate a hot water or steam heating boiler depend on the boiler’s kilowatt (kW) rating. For smaller heating plants rated at 750 kW or less, Building Operator or Power Engineer Certification is not required. Important Note: Although operators of heating plants under 750 kW do not require certificates of competency, the owner is still responsible for proper maintenance and safe operation of the system in accordance with the Safety Codes Act and regulations. Heating plant operation must be carried out by a competent person with adequate skill, knowledge, and experience. Also, any person repairing, servicing or setting safety relief valves must be authorized by ABSA to do so. For heating plants rated over 750 kW but not over 3000 kW, a minimum of Building Operator B or Fifth Class Certification is required. For heating plants rated at more than 3000 kW, a minimum of Building Operator A or New Fourth Class Certification is required. Note: the Old 4th Class certification is not acceptable for operation of heating plants. This certification, issued prior to 1998, was intended for power plants only."
},
{
"question": "What Pressure Equipment Is Exempt?",
"answer": "Certain pressure equipment is exempt from the requirements of the Safety Codes Act or regulations due to its size or design pressure. Exemptions are listed in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Exemption Order. If you are unsure whether your equipment requires inspection and certification, contact your nearest ABSA office. A Safety Codes Officer will be able to assist you. heating boilers having a heating surface of 2 m2 (21.53sq.ft.) or less. 2) having an internal diameter of 610 millimetres (24 in.) or less. pressure equipment that is used for the transportation of dangerous goods (such equipment falls under the jurisdiction of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act). If you are unsure if your equipment requires inspection and certification, contact your nearest ABSA office. A Safety Codes Officer will be able to assist you. I Just Bought a Business With a Pressure Vessel."
},
{
"question": "What Are My Obligations Under Alberta Law?",
"answer": "In general terms, you, the owner, are responsible for proper preventive maintenance and safe operation of your pressure vessel. You must also ensure that operators are competent (and, when required, certified). Your equipment must undergo regular inspection and re-certification, and you are responsible for payment of any applicable fees. If any accident occurs, or any situation arises that could jeopardize the integrity (safety) of the vessel, you must immediately report it to ABSA. The law specifies that it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that pressure relief valves and other controlling devices on boilers and pressure vessels are maintained in good working order. For a more detailed introduction to your responsibilities, go to Owner Responsibilities."
},
{
"question": "What Is a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Permit?",
"answer": "A certificate of inspection permit is the certification permit that allows a boiler or pressure vessel to be placed into service in Alberta. The owner, installer, contractor, or vendor must obtain a certificate of inspection permit before placing a boiler or pressure vessel in service, unless it is exempt from this requirement by the legislation. Please follow the link for more information regarding the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Permit."
},
{
"question": "What Is an Alberta Identification (A) Number?",
"answer": "An (A) number is a unique number that identifies each boiler or pressure vessel in use in Alberta. The number is assigned by a Safety Codes Officer upon completion of the shop inspection (if manufactured in Alberta) or upon completion of initial inspection (if imported into Alberta). An (A) number begins with an “A” (in a circle) followed by up to seven numbers. It is usually stamped on the pressure equipment item, on or near the nameplate or code stamping. Pressure vessels and boilers manufactured in Alberta for export are not usually assigned an (A) number."
},
{
"question": "What Is a Canadian Registration Number (CRN)?",
"answer": "To be eligible for use in Alberta, the design of a boiler or pressure vessel must be registered by ABSA. A Canadian Registration Number (CRN) is a number stamped on a boiler or pressure vessel, indicating that the design was registered. A CRN consists of a letter, four digits, and a decimal point followed by up to ten digits and/or two letters."
},
{
"question": "What Is The Most Common Cause Of Boiler Accidents?",
"answer": "In Alberta, boiler accidents most commonly occur when the burner continues to fire after the boiler water level drops below the minimum safe operating level. Unfortunately, investigations often reveal that automatic fuel cutoffs were not functioning or were disabled by improperly trained operations or maintenance personnel. I Just Purchased a Business With a Pressure Vessel, And I Received an Invoice From ABSA."
}
]
|
http://aussiemozzietube.com.au/FAQs.html | [
{
"question": "Q: Where can I see The Aussie Mozzie Tube® ON DISPLAY?",
"answer": "A: The Travel Doctor's surgery, Adelaide Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 Tel: 61 7 32219066 has a miniature (1/6 size) The Aussie Mozzie Tube® on display. A: Yes. The Aussie Mozzie Tube® can be treated with Long Lasting Insecticide (LLI) to ‘Mil Spec’ and this should be repeated at least 4 monthly while in regions of high risk. We are advised that some countries have different species of mosquitoes in the morning and in the evening and that they carry different diseases. Therefore preventive medication, PLUS repellants, PLUS LLI treated fully enclosed mosquito netting during sleeping should be combined with LLI treatment to clothing. A: Yes. The Aussie Mozzie Tube® is 90% mesh upper therefore airy. Tests were developed to monitor air movement, duplicating rising air caused by body heat and this was used as a guide to select mesh with the minimum air restriction. The Aussie Mozzie Tube® also has the added advantage of being able to be uplifted while assembled, and moved to a position to catch any breeze. A: Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to open the loops when first assembling your Aussie Mozzie Tube® however available from 2007, a new style of loop has been introduced to ease assembly. A: Yes. It’s OK to leave them in the bag but they can be laid on the floor when storing The Aussie Mozzie Tube® for any period of time, or propped up in a corner once they are straighter. A. No. The original God-given concept was for single units and we will be keeping to that. However, the flexible design of The Aussie Mozzie Tube® allows a cosy sleep for two average built people or a few kids. A: Yes. It will straddle a stretcher or park bench & fits on a couch, wide air-bed and most other such situations. The unit is still fully functional even where the base rods hang over the sides."
},
{
"question": "Q: What should I do with my VALUABLES when I'm travelling in a third world country?",
"answer": "A: It is advisable to keep money well hidden when travelling and a money belt is ideal."
},
{
"question": "Q: Do you have any ideas how to keep warm on COLD NIGHTS?",
"answer": "A: Turn the Poly fly so the silver side is in, reflecting the warmth back to you."
},
{
"question": "Q: What if I'm lost or have an EMERGENCY SITUATION?",
"answer": "A: If using the Poly fly, turn it so the silver side is out so it can be seen by rescue personnel. Write 'S.O.S.' on this surface with mud or lipstick or by using sticks. If you have no fly, the same can be applied to the up-side-down surface of the Walkabout Aussie Mozzie Tube. You've helped campers with sleeping!\" The Aussie Tube is here! If mozzies come too near. The Aussie Mozzie Tube® gained the SHOWSTOPPER AWARD for BEST FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR at the 2006 MELBOURNE BACKPACKERS & ADVENTURE TRAVEL EXPO. Overlander 4WD magazine October 2005 issue. Article and photograph by journalist/photographer Tim Munro -www.overlander.com.au \"....keeps insects and other unwanted night-time critters off you.... snaps together quickly without any hassle....suited to touring, general camping, overnight fishing trips, and even a safe baby haven....\"\nTwo Wheels magazine November 2005 issue. Article and photograph by journalist/photographer Tim Munro - www.twowheels.com.au \" ....its airy and lightweight design make it suitable for carrying in your luggage and quick setups wherever you are....\""
}
]
|
https://www.redbeardknifeandwood.com/faq | [
{
"question": "Are RedBeard Products Made to Order?",
"answer": "Short Answer: Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Long Answer: All custom products are made to order, and may take up to one to two weeks to ship depending on the intensity of the craftsmanship required. All other products, if currently in stock, will ship within one to two business days. If not in stock, the customer will be notified of the nature of the delay, and will be told when to expect their shipment."
},
{
"question": "WHERE DOES REDBEARD SOURCE ITS LUMBER?",
"answer": "Short Answer: Always locally, if possible. Long Answer: We source our lumber from a number of different suppliers spread throughout the Tampa Bay area: Craftsman Supply, Intercity Lumber, and the Woodcraft of Clearwater. We care very deeply about sustainability and ethically-sourced materials here at RedBeard, and so we only source our lumber from licensed hardwood dealers whom we personally trust."
},
{
"question": "WHERE DOES REDBEARD SOURCE ITS BLADES?",
"answer": "Short Answer: From the one, the only, Jantz Supply. Long Answer: We source our blades entirely from the best knifemaking supply company in the business: Jantz Supply. They've been making knives, knife blanks, and mosaic pins as a family business since 1966, and all of our knifemaking materials (aside from our scales, of course) come directly from them."
},
{
"question": "Does RedBeard Make custom knives?",
"answer": "Long Answer: We offer two lines of knife products here at RedBeard: the one-time, one-of-a-kind knives found in our online shop, and the one-time, one-of-a-kind custom knives that are made-to-order commissions. If you're looking to order a custom knife, start by simply telling us what you'd like through our Contact page, and we'll send you a quote."
},
{
"question": "What are the prices of Redbeard's custom knives?",
"answer": "This means that RedBeard knives with higher quality steel will naturally be more expensive, as with knives that require a larger-than-average number of mosaic pins. As such, small everyday carry knives can cost $80-$100, while large hunting knives and skinners can cost between $120-$250. Long Answer: Unfortunately, RedBeard does not make either leather or Kydex sheathes. That said, RedBeard does offer the option of adding a custom knife block or a display stand for knives that are custom ordered. The final design of the knife block or stand will of course be left up to the customer, and the final price of said knife block or stand will depend on the materials used and the complexity of the design. Short Answer: As of right now, no. Long Answer: While we have produced one-of-a-kind desks, tables, and cabinets for friends and family, RedBeard does not currently offer furniture in our online store. That said, if you are local to the Tampa Bay area and want something like a nightstand or coffee table custom-made, feel free to Contact us at any time."
},
{
"question": "DOES REDBEARD DO custom engraving?",
"answer": "Long Answer: As a proud owner of an Inventables' X-Carve CNC machine, RedBeard has the ability to engrave pretty much any design into wood, aluminum, brass, and copper. Whether you're looking to custom engrave a cutting board or commission a custom made sign, RedBeard has you covered. Just tell us what you're looking for through our Contact page, and we'll send you a free quote."
},
{
"question": "Does redbeard offer bulk pricing?",
"answer": "Long Answer: RedBeard offers many bulk pricing options for our customers. Whether you're looking for enough custom coaster sets to fulfill the needs of a wedding, or wanting enough Thor's Hammer Bottle Openers to outfit a viking raiding party, we are more than equipped to meet your needs. Just send us an e-mail through our Contact page, and we'll send you a free quote."
},
{
"question": "Does RedBeard stock retail outlets?",
"answer": "Long Answer: If you're a retailer and looking to stock RedBeard products, feel free to reach out at any time through our Contact page. We are always on the look out for new stockists, and we would love to send you our buyer's pack. Our current stockists, along with their contact information, may be found on our Stockists page."
}
]
|
https://www.ocschools.org/academics/international-students/international-students-faq/ | [
{
"question": "Q: What information do we need to provide to apply?",
"answer": "All the required documents, fees, etc. are available on the International Students page on our school's website. We will begin accepting applications for new International Students for the Spring 2018-19 school year September 10th - November 8th."
},
{
"question": "What grade levels do you accept?",
"answer": "All students must graduate by the age of 20 years old. We accept grades 7th -12th. However, we only accept transfer students applying for the 11th or 12th grade from US school because they will not have sufficient time to complete all the requirements. Please note we have limited spaces available per grade level."
},
{
"question": "Which tests are accepted and what is the minimum score needed for admissions?",
"answer": "Yes, Below are the four tests we accept with the minimum scores we require for admissions. The student might also be required to have a skype ISAA (International Student Admissions Assessment) interview."
},
{
"question": "Q: What is the annual tuition cost for the 2018-19 school year?",
"answer": "All fees can be found in the packet on the website. However, some of the additional fees include annual homestay costs, application fees, registration fees, medical insurance, and school related expenses. Please note that all fees are non-refundable and subject to change. Payment methods can also be found in the downloadable packet. No personal checks will be accepted."
},
{
"question": "Q: What are the requirements of the host family?",
"answer": "All our host families must be pre approved by our school and principal. They all must be practicing Christians and attend Church weekly. These families have undergone extensive background checks to monitor safety and ensure a loving home. All parties living in the home over 18 years old must complete a live scan with the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau Investigation Agency. All students have their own room and bed and can not share a living space. Both the host families and students will be given an Agreement with all the requirements/expectations."
},
{
"question": "Q: Can the students live with family members or parents in the United States?",
"answer": "No, all students must enroll in our International Affairs Services (IAS) program and live with one of our pre approved Christian host families. Students living with parents is on a case by case basis."
},
{
"question": "Q: Who do I contact if I have any homestay or admission questions?",
"answer": "Feel free to contact Jami Mendoza, Director of International Student Services, at [email protected]."
}
]
|
https://atlanticcoastrehab.blog/just-the-faqs-medicare-open-enrollment | [
{
"question": "What changes am I allowed to make during the Open Enrollment Period?",
"answer": "You can revisit all the choices you made when you first enrolled for Medicare, or choices you made during the last Open Enrollment Period."
},
{
"question": "If I Am Happy with My Current Coverage, Why Would I Consider Changing?",
"answer": "There are many reasons to consider changing your coverage, even if it suited you well in the past. In particular, Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans can change radically as of January 1. Not only can premiums change, but your out-of-pocket costs, including your deductible, your copayments, and your spending limit can change. In a Medicare Advantage plan, your provider network may change, leaving you without the doctors you have relied on until now. If you take medications, as most seniors do, your drug plan deserves extra scrutiny as well. Not only can the pharmacies in your network change, but the cost of your medications may change as well. It is worth reviewing the available drug plans to see which will save you money on the medications you expect to use in the coming year."
},
{
"question": "How Would I Know If the Benefits I Have under My Current Coverage Will Change Next Year?",
"answer": "You should look at these documents very closely. Not only do you want to check if costs and benefits will change, you will want to see if there are other plans that better suit your specific medical needs. You can change plans online, at medicare.gov; by phone, at 1-800-MEDICARE; or by mailing in a printed application."
},
{
"question": "What Should I Do If I Want to Keep My Plan?",
"answer": "If you are keeping the same plan you had last year, you don’t have to do anything. You will be automatically reenrolled in the same plan."
},
{
"question": "Is the Open Enrollment Period the time to enroll in Medicare for the first time?",
"answer": "No. The Open Enrollment Period is only for current Medicare beneficiaries. The time for you to enroll in Medicare for the first time is three months before your 65th birthday. If you miss this deadline, you can enroll during the General Enrollment Period, from Tuesday, January 1, 2019 through Sunday, March 31, 2019. Your coverage will take effect July 1, 2019."
}
]
|
http://retirementegg.com/pages/pensions/pensions-faq.php | [
{
"question": "Q: What is the difference between a private and state pension?",
"answer": "A: Corporations fund private pensions and taxpayers fund the pensions of state employees. Both public and private sector employees may be asked to contribute to their pensions through payroll deductions."
},
{
"question": "Q: Is a lump sum pension payment considered ordinary income?",
"answer": "A: A lump sum pension payment is considered ordinary income if taken after age 59 ½. If, however, you were born prior to 1936, you can elect to average the lump sum payment over 10 years in order to reduce the amount that is taxable each year."
},
{
"question": "Q: How are retirement pensions funded?",
"answer": "A: Individuals, corporations, unions, and taxpayers fund pensions. When individuals fund pensions, the money is contributed through payroll deductions. When corporations and unions fund pensions, the contribution is made from profits and dues. When taxpayers fund the pensions of public employees, a portion of the taxes they pay is set aside for use in the public pension fund."
},
{
"question": "Q: What will happen to my pension plan if the company I work for goes bankrupt?",
"answer": "A: Pension plans of private sector employees are protected under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). ERISA requires that pension assets be held in a trust separate and apart from other corporate assets. If the plan is underfunded, meaning that the obligations are larger than the assets, the Federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation insures a portion of each employee's benefits."
},
{
"question": "Q: Is it possible to borrow from my pension benefits at work?",
"answer": "A: You can borrow up to 50% of the vested amount of your pension if your employer's plan allows for borrowing."
},
{
"question": "Q: How much value should I put in a pension if I got another job offer?",
"answer": "A: Compare the value of the pension to a self-funded pension like an individual retirement account or annuity. In the end, however, the best job will be the one in which you will be happiest."
},
{
"question": "Q: What is the penalty for cashing out state pension contributions?",
"answer": "A: If you are under age 59 ½, the distribution will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and will also be subject to a 10% penalty."
},
{
"question": "Q: What is the difference between a pension and an annuity?",
"answer": "A: A pension is generally considered to be a retirement plan that is at least partially funded by an employer. An annuity is a contract between an individual and an insurance company. In exchange for the premium that is paid by the individual, the insurance company agrees to make guaranteed payments according to the terms of the contact. Because they can be used for retirement income, annuities are sometimes referred to as \"personal pensions\"."
},
{
"question": "Q: Can I rollover a pension from a previous employer to my current employer?",
"answer": "A: You can rollover your pension to a new plan if the employer allows it."
},
{
"question": "Q: What happens to my pension plan if I leave my job?",
"answer": "A: You are always fully vested in all of the contributions you've made to your account. You are fully vested in the contributions your employer made for you after five years. When you leave your job, you will have one of three options: Leave leave the account with the old employer, rollover the account to the new employer's plan, or move the account to a rollover IRA."
},
{
"question": "Q: How much of my pension is my spouse entitled to?",
"answer": "A: If you and your spouse cannot agree to the amount in the case of divorce, the court will decide. In general, however, a spouse is entitled to 50% of the amount of the pension that was earned while you were married."
},
{
"question": "Q: How many years do I have to work to start receiving pension benefits?",
"answer": "A: If you are eligible for a public or union pension it will depend on the rules that were established for that particular pension."
},
{
"question": "If you've established your own pension in the form of a retirement savings plan or annuity, you can begin taking distributions after age 59 ½.\nQ: What types of pension plans exist?",
"answer": "A: There are two types of pensions of plans: Defineddefined-benefit and defined-contribution. With a defined-benefit plan, the employer, and sometimes the employee, makes contributions to the account, and the employee is guaranteed a set amount of income after retirement, regardless of market conditions, the performance of the investments or the longevity of the retired employee. With a defined-contribution plan, both the employee and the employer make contributions, but the amount of income the employee receives after retirement is based on the performance of the investments."
},
{
"question": "A: You can avoid taxes and penalties by rolling over your pension into a qualified retirement account if you are younger than 59 ½.\nQ: How do military pensions work?",
"answer": "A: Pension benefits for honorably discharged military personnel begin after 20 years of service. Those who started service before September 8, 1980 receive 50% of their final basic pay. Those who began their service after September 8, 1980 qualify for adjustments to the amount of the pension based on the length of service."
},
{
"question": "Q: How common is it for public employees to not get the pensions they were promised?",
"answer": "A: The federal government has the ability to print money and to raise taxes and states have the ability to raise taxes. Even though most public worker pension funds are underfunded, the likelihood that the federal government or a state would default on its obligations are relatively small."
},
{
"question": "Q: Do most employees in a large corporation get company pensions today?",
"answer": "A: Most large corporations have moved away from defined-benefit plans and instituted defined-contribution plans, like the 401(k)."
},
{
"question": "Q: Which states do not tax retirement pensions?",
"answer": "A: The following states do not have personal income tax, and therefore do not tax retirement pensions: Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming."
},
{
"question": "Q: Is a retirement pension taxable?",
"answer": "A: Yes. Distributions are fully taxable at the federal level and in states with personal income tax."
},
{
"question": "Q: What does becoming vested mean?",
"answer": "A: Being vested means that you have ownership. If you are 30% vested, you own 30% of the money your employer has contributed to your pension on your behalf. If you are fully vested, you own 100% of the money your employer has contributed."
},
{
"question": "Q: Can children of a deceased parent collect his/her pension?",
"answer": "A: Some pensions provide for a \"survivor's benefit\" for minor children. If the children are past the age of 21, chances are they will not be able to collect a parent's pension."
},
{
"question": "Q: 24) Can I put pension money into a Roth IRA?",
"answer": "A: A pension cannot be rolled over directly into a Roth IRA. It must first be rolled over into a traditional IRA."
},
{
"question": "Q: 25) Which jobs usually offer pensions?",
"answer": "A: Defined-benefit pensions are almost always provided to federal, state, and municipal employees. Most corporations, including very small businesses, offer defined-contribution plans. While we've covered the basics of pensions here, there is much more to developing a solid retirement plan. To make sure you're on the right track, contact a licensed financial advisor. It only takes a few minutes, Start Now. Pensions Guide — The complete guide to pensions. Defined Benefit Plans — Learn how defined benefit plans works. Defined Contribution Plans — Learn how defined contribution plans work."
}
]
|
https://www.austinemploymentattorney.com/faqs/what-rights-do-temp-workers-have/ | [
{
"question": "What rights do temp workers have?",
"answer": "Every temporary job is different. Some temp workers are offered benefits such as health insurance or vacation days, but many are not. Employers are not required to offer benefits or pay employer taxes for temporary workers. They may also terminate temp jobs at any time with no warning. Additionally, employers may have less legal responsibility for temp workers’ safety than other workers. However, temp workers do have the same protection from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that all workers do. For more information, contact an Austin employment attorney at 512-330-0017."
}
]
|
http://benhirashima.com/skiplock/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Q: Why doesn’t SkipLock work on Android 5.0 Lollipop?",
"answer": "A: Google made some changes to Android 5.0 that make it impossible for an app – any app – to unlock the device. This is a devastating development both for me personally, and for users of SkipLock. I’ve researched the issue heavily, and have come to the conclusion that there is no way around this problem, even with root. It is unlikely that SkipLock will work on any versions of Android past 5.0 as well. Sadly, this means that SkipLock and other apps like it will die a slow death as Android 5.0 adoption grows. Believe me, I am as upset about this as you are. Unfortunately, nothing can be done about it. If you want to continue using SkipLock, I recommend you don’t upgrade to Android 5.0. Some people have emailed me to ask whether they can get a refund since SkipLock doesn’t work on Android 5.0. The answer is no. I cannot and do not guarantee that SkipLock will run on future versions of Android. To provide such a guarantee, I would have to be able to see into the future, which is obviously not possible. You will not find any other apps that provide this guarantee either. This is a standard policy across the industry. SkipLock is only guaranteed to work on versions of Android that I have specifically designed it to work on, which is Android 4.x. If that doesn’t work, you may be running into a rare bug in Android that prevents device administrator apps from being uninstalled. Please remember that this is a bug in Android itself, not SkipLock. There are two ways to get around this bug. One requires root, and other doesn’t. Root method: Using either Titanium Backup (premium version) or another root uninstaller app, disable or freeze SkipLock, then uninstall it. Non-root method: Boot your device into safe mode by holding the power button until the power-off menu appears, then press and hold on “Power off”. You will see a pop-up that allows you to reboot to safe mode. Once in safe mode, go to Settings > Security > Device administrators, uncheck SkipLock, and deactivate it as a device administrator. If the checkbox isn’t unchecked after you deactivate it, try rebooting into safe mode again and deactivating it again. You may have to do this quite a few times. Just keep deactivating and rebooting to safe mode and it will eventually stay unchecked (or disappear from the list). After you have deactivated SkipLock as a device administrator, you can uninstall it as usual, via Settings > Apps > SkipLock. Q: I uninstalled SkipLock, but my phone still asks for a password. A: SkipLock sets your Android system password when you install it on an unrooted device. After you uninstall SkipLock, the Android system password is still there. To remove it, just go to your Android security settings and set the screen lock type to “none” or “slide”. A: This is a known problem on the Galaxy S5. It’s a bug in Samsung’s ROM. If I could fix it, I would, but I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do about it. Sorry. Q: I re-installed SkipLock, and now it says it’s in trial mode even though I bought the upgrade already. A: Tap “Upgrade” in the menu, and it will recognize that you already bought it and automatically convert into non-trial mode. Q: SkipLock doesn’t work on my phone."
},
{
"question": "Will buying the upgrade make it work?",
"answer": "A: No, it will not. There is no difference between the way the app works in trial mode versus paid mode. Do not buy the app if it is not working on your device."
},
{
"question": "Q: Why doesn’t SkipLock work on my device?",
"answer": "A: SkipLock works perfectly on 95% of Android devices. Unfortunately, some Android devices are a little different than others, and these differences prevent SkipLock from working properly. This is referred to as “fragmentation”. There are thousands of different Android devices out there, and I cannot possibly buy and test on them all. If SkipLock doesn’t work on your device, I’m sorry but there is probably nothing I can do about it. A: Make sure you set “Keep WiFi on during sleep” to “Always”. This is in Android’s advanced WiFi settings. Settings > Wifi > Advanced > Keep WiFi on during sleep. Also try increasing the wifi timeout in the settings. Try 90 seconds, or 120 seconds. A: Yes. While the phone is unlocked (connected to wifi or bluetooth), go to Settings > Security > Screen Lock and select either None or Slide. A: If you have more than one wifi router in your network, make sure you either add them all manually, or use the “Add all networks with this name” checkbox when adding the network. Also, SkipLock won’t work if your employer enforces a password policy on your phone. Many corporate Exchange email users have this. If you are rooted, you may be able to avoid this. Q: I’m getting a notification that says “Could not unlock device”. A: This can happen for a number of reasons. Sometimes it’s a corporate email account that forces you to have a password and won’t let SkipLock unlock the phone. If you remove the email account, SkipLock may start working. It can also be caused by a VPN connection that enforces a password policy. Removing the VPN may help. Other apps can cause this to happen too, particularly device administrator apps like anti-virus or security apps. Sometimes reinstalling SkipLock may help. A: You have to enter your password the first time after you connect to your WiFi network. This is so that if someone steals or finds your phone, they can’t just bring it to your house to unlock it. After you enter your password once while connected to your wifi network, you won’t have to enter it again until you leave and disconnect from wifi. A: First, make sure it’s not just the built-in Android lock delay you’re seeing. Second, if your device loses the wifi signal while the screen is off, it waits for a little while (default 60 seconds) to see if the wifi will reconnect. If it does, then the device stays unlocked. This is so that a momentary loss of wifi signal doesn’t cause the phone to lock, which would be annoying. If the WiFi doesn’t reconnect within 60 seconds, then the device will lock itself. This waiting period is adjustable via the Wifi Timeout setting in SkipLock."
},
{
"question": "Q: Why is the phone unlocked for a short time after I reboot?",
"answer": "A: If you reboot while the phone is unlocked, it will be unlocked when the phone first starts up. Android does not warn apps that a shutdown is occurring, so SkipLock cannot lock the phone before shutdown. SkipLock does start on boot, and will lock the phone as soon as possible. However, lots of other apps and system stuff are starting during boot as well, so sometimes SkipLock doesn’t get started by the system right away. There is no way to avoid this. However, it is not a realistic security risk. This only happens if you reboot while the phone was unlocked, and if it was unlocked then it wasn’t secure anyway so rebooting doesn’t change that. The only thing that could be a problem is if you shut down your phone while it’s unlocked, then you take it away from a safe location and lose it. Chances are you aren’t going to be doing that."
},
{
"question": "Q: Do I have to buy the upgrade separately on all of my devices?",
"answer": "A: No. You only have to purchase the upgrade once, and it will take effect on all of your devices. When you install SkipLock on a new device, it will automatically detect that you bought the upgrade, and will switch from trial to unlimited mode. This is assuming that you are signed into the Google Play app with the same account that you bought SkipLock with. If you have multiple Google accounts on your phone, make sure you are signed into the Google Play app with the correct account. Q: I keep getting the “multiple routers detected” notification."
},
{
"question": "How can I make it stop?",
"answer": "A: When you have multiple wifi routers in your network, you can either add them one by one, or all at once. If you add them all at once, you won’t get the notification. To add them all at once, use the “Add all networks with this name” checkbox on when you add the wifi network. You may also get the notification if your single router operates on both 2.4ghz and 5ghz simultaneously. The remedy is the same. If you don’t want to add all the routers in the network and you don’t want to see the notifications, you can turn them off by unchecking the “Show multi-router notification” setting. A: There is a rare bug in some Android ROMs that causes it to ask for your password even when the password is blank. Try pressing “enter” on the keyboard without entering anything. This may unlock the device. You can also try resetting your password using the Android Device Manager."
},
{
"question": "Q: What happened to the lock delay feature from Unlock With WiFi?",
"answer": "A: Android 4.0+ has a built in lock delay feature. It’s in Settings > Security > Automatically lock. This sets the delay. You probably want to make sure you don’t have “Power button instantly locks” checked. Q: I’m having problems with the app. Seems like a bug. A: First, try to make sure that the problem is reproducible. That means that you can make the problem happen every time using the same steps. Then press Bug Report in the menu and email it to me. That will help me figure out what’s wrong. Make sure to say what the problem is in your email. The bug report is useless to me without a description of the problem."
},
{
"question": "Q: Where’s the paid version?",
"answer": "I only see the trial. A: The full unlimited version is just the trial version unlocked with an in-app purchase. Once you upgrade, the trial turns into the unlimited version which will never expire. There is no difference in functionality after you upgrade. Q: There’s no three dot menu button in the top bar, like I see in your screenshots. A: On devices with a hardware menu button, the three dot menu button will not appear. Just press the hardware menu button to access the menu."
},
{
"question": "Q: Why aren’t lock patterns and face lock supported on unrooted devices?",
"answer": "A: Because it’s simply impossible. Android has no way of turning off lock patterns or face unlock without root. If it were possible, SkipLock would support it, but unfortunately Google made Android this way and there’s nothing I can do about it. You will not find any other app out there that supports patterns or face lock without root."
},
{
"question": "Q: Do I need to set an Android password to use SkipLock?",
"answer": "A: Yes. It doesn’t make sense to use SkipLock without a password. If your device is rooted, you should set a screen lock password in your Android settings before installing SkipLock. If your device is not rooted, then SkipLock sets your Android password for you and you don’t need to do it before installing SkipLock. A: You can turn those messages off in your Superuser or SuperSU app."
},
{
"question": "Q: Does SkipLock work with full device encryption?",
"answer": "A: No, it does not. It’s not possible to unlock the device when full encryption is enabled, so SkipLock cannot work with encryption. This is unlikely to ever change. Q: When I try to buy the upgrade via in-app purchase, it shows the wrong Google account. I want to buy it with a different account. A: In-app purchases are bought with the account that you are currently signed in with in the Google Play app. Open up the Google Play app, swipe right from the left edge, and choose the account you want to use from the drop-down menu. Then try to buy the SkipLock upgrade again."
},
{
"question": "Q: Will the fingerprint scanner on my phone ever be supported?",
"answer": "A: Sorry, no. Android does not provide an API for fingerprint scanners. Some OEMs may provide APIs for their fingerprint scanners, but I could not possibly afford to buy every one of them, and implement a different unlocking mechanism for each of them."
}
]
|
http://www.nevadaschoolnurses.org/nsasn/membership/membership-faq | [
{
"question": "How do I find my website login [username and password]?",
"answer": "You can request a reminder. If your email is on file at NSASN/NASN, a reminder will be emailed to you. You can check to see if your dues renewal invoice is open and ready to be paid by visiting the dues renewal web page on the NASN website. If the invoice is open and ready to be paid, you can renew your dues online using a credit card or print an invoice and pay via print mail with a purchase order, check or credit card."
},
{
"question": "How much does it cost to join NSASN and NASN?",
"answer": "The cost is $134.50/ year for an RN currently having as their primary assignment, the administration, education or the provision of school health services. Active: Registered Professional Nurse having as their primary assignment, the administration, education or the provision of school health services and eligible for Active membership in state school nurse association. Associate: Registered Professional Nurse not eligible for Active membership, but who serves a school as a school nurse. Retired: Any Active member, upon retirement shall be eligible, upon notification to NASN. Member at Large: Persons who hold a special interest in or who are working with NSASN and/or NASN and who do not fit into any other membership classification including LVNs and LPNs. No. However, you may want to reach out to community organizations such as Lions Clubs and Parent Teacher Organizations for support. In Nevada, many of the schools in Clark County School District are purchasing memberships for their nurses, and Elko County has an agreement with the local Lions Club to purchase memberships for Elko County school nurses."
}
]
|
https://www.meandhimphoto.com/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Do you take lots of cat photos?",
"answer": "Why yes, we are so very glad you asked, yes we do. We have two incredible little feline friends and when they aren’t scratching things and hunting boxes, they are posing for pictures. They’re named Beckham and Posh (yes, After David and Veronica Beckham – We got really into the soccer sport for a spell…)."
},
{
"question": "Well, let’s get right down to business then shall we?",
"answer": "An average couple spends $3,500 to $4,500 for a full day of coverage with us and our elopement packages start below $3,000. Elopements must be booked on a Monday - Wednesday are not booked more than 6 months out. Our couples sessions, engagement sessions & after wedding sessions start at $599. There are tons of options to consider here, so reach out to us to get more info."
},
{
"question": "Or what about posting to Instagram or Facebook?",
"answer": "Actually no, that would be a ton of work. Similar question, we also don’t post every couple or wedding we shoot on social media. Some couples don’t want to be featured, some do, and some never tell us either way. So we don’t ask before posting photos or blog posts, but if you have a strong aversion to being on either, just let us know. The same goes for your online proof gallery, we can password protect it if that’s what you want."
},
{
"question": "What is a digital release?",
"answer": "The way the US Copyright System works it gives you as the subject basically no rights. We like you guys, you seem like you deserve some rights. The digital files release means that you get a full res copy of each image we deliver, without a watermark, and you will be able to decide how to use the photos in any non-commercial way you want (meaning you can share it online, print it, frame it, snapchat it, decoupage a pair of shoes with it, or whatever else you want, but not sell it, or represent it as your own work). We would also kindly ask that if you post them to social media, please consider refraining from putting additional filters on them – it hurts our feelings. All our packages come with a digital release for all the images we deliver. We love our couples to be over the moon happy, we love shooting, we love editing, we love taking naps. It’s because of all these things that we really, really limit the number of weddings we shoot per year. We try to not book more than 30 weddings a year (sometimes with destination weddings we will take on more than 30 to go somewhere special – but it’s generally not many more than that). Ok, now go ahead, do the math. We are not rich and never will be, but we keep things simple and we are truly happy. This means we get to really focus on the quality of our work. We aren’t a wedding factory that shoots 50, 60 or more weddings a year. Seriously, there are photographers that shoot that many weddings and they must be so flippin’ tired. We aren’t tired. We get lots of rest. Because we take naps. It also means we are able to do volunteer work, recharge our batteries, make art that is only for us, play with our cats, enjoy our families and travel a bit. We really don’t like putting a number on it. But trust us, we prefer to be there the entire day and have the chance to capture all the important events that happen. But some couples don’t want, or need an entire day of coverage. Other couples want to find a way to reduce the overall cost of photography for their wedding and opt for an elopement package to keep the costs down. While it’s important for us to not compromise our craft, we do offer packages with reduced hours of coverage as a way to lower the total cost of photography. In a full day of coverage, we would arrive before the ceremony to get pictures of you both getting ready, shoot the rest of the day, and after a few hours of dancing, we’ve got just about everything there is to photograph. In most cases, that means by 10 PM everything on the timeline has occurred and we’ve captured tons of candid party moments, including Grandma dancing on a table and Jeff’s signature backflip in the dance circle. Of course, if you have something special planned we will be there as late as you need us, although if you have a 2 AM pizza run scheduled we will have to discuss it…although, we do love pizza. It depends on the time of year. Due to the nature of the yearly wedding cycle, it’s quicker at the beginning of the year and longer at the end. For an engagement/couples session, expect 2-3 weeks. For the wedding, expect 6-8 weeks. That seems like a really long time."
},
{
"question": "family photos, do you guys still do that?",
"answer": "We love every family we’ve ever met and photographed, but we’ve made the choice as of last year to stop actively advertising family sessions and maternity sessions. It’s nothing personal really, we promise. It’s not you, it’s us! We have a style that doesn’t always fit with what is traditionally expected for these types of photos. If you really love what we do, and want to do something unique with us, like a lifestyle session, play date, or in home session, then please still reach out to us and depending on our schedule, we will consider it. If not, we are happy to recommend some local photographers who are also aaaammmaaazing at what they do. Wait, we have more questions!!"
},
{
"question": "Hello… Is this thing on?",
"answer": "Sorry, got distracted. Instagram is seriously always there, calling me. Yes, I can imagine you might have many more questions, that’s normal. That is why we like to set up a meeting with our couples to take some time to get to know one another. Plus, there are just so many Pinterest lists filled with questions (we promise to pretend we’ve never heard them :-)). Let’s grab coffee, or a beer, or FaceTime and go over them. Give us a shout and we can set up a time to answer all your questions."
}
]
|
http://microchipdeveloper.com/faq:1767 | [
{
"question": "Can I use the thermocouple simulator for MCP9600?",
"answer": "No, the thermocouple simulator has a source impedance that loads the MCP9600 inputs. The thermocouple transfer function polynomial is hardcoded and absolute. If the front end ADC is outputting binary that corresponds to thermocouple voltage at 1600°C, then the hardcoded equation will convert the voltage to °C with the precision shown in the device datasheet. The simulator source impedance is not the same as the actual thermocouple impedance. The MCP9600 is production calibrated to meet the +/-0.5°C accuracy when connected to a thermocouple. Please refer to the specification stated in the device datasheet. Please not that there is no accuracy specification for thermocouple simulators."
}
]
|
https://morgan-souders-g6dn.squarespace.com/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Has the firm or have the principals been involved in any investment-related arbitration or lawsuits?",
"answer": "We believe there are things in life that are more important than money. We will help ensure that financial decisions you make will be aligned with your most important goals and your most deeply held values. Our job is to orchestrate the written plan that we help every client create. We also hold everyone involved accountable, including the client, to ensure the greatest probability that the plan does what it was designed to do. It all starts at our first meeting with a simple conversation about what’s important. Having this experience in our first meeting, which takes about an hour, is a very good way to determine if we might be a good fit in working together."
},
{
"question": "Will we bring value to the relationship?",
"answer": "We have a small community of clients (versus firms with thousands), most who live locally. We want to be convenient to our clients. We do have clients who have moved away and want to continue to receive the service we provide. We communicate with these clients via, webinar or conference call and of course in person in our offices. We have a specific ideal client profile. We work with financial delegators who are passionate about their goals, appreciate advice and expertise, and are eager to implement the financial plan’s recommendations. The clients we serve best have between $500,000 and $10,000,000 of investable assets. We have been helping clients make smart choices about their money and pursue their most important goals for decades. FMN was founded with the simple idea of helping people create a comprehensive financial plan, implement the recommendations, and then manage their plan and assets so they could do all the things they want to do to enjoy their life. The financial issues are the easy part - the science of financial planning. What motivates us is - the art of financial planning - empowering clients to make smart choices with their money, fulfill their aspirations, and see them experience genuine happiness in their lives. We make a difference by coaching people who believe money is a necessary tool but who also recognize that there are things in life more important than money. The exact fee for the level of service your situation will require will be based upon conversations at our initial meeting. We have a minimum financial planning fee for Comprehensive Financial Solutions. Of course, greater complexity increases our fee. Clients can choose to pay their fee every year, or offset the minimum annual fee by placing assets under management, as an example. We provide ten services which we call deliverables. This involves an annual checklist of 143 checkpoints we cycle through for each client by way of our 3 Meeting Process. We have a team of subject matter experts in every area of finance. A common trait among successful clients is that they have had a comprehensive, checklist-driven annual process. This makes certain that nothing falls through the cracks and that the plan is on-track. In short, we help make sure their entire financial house is in order. For example… For every client our job is to ensure there is a fully-updated written and comprehensive lifetime financial plan at all times. We hire and oversee the investment process, making sure that the fees are competitive for the suitable investment strategy our team recommends. This kind of peer-review oversight is designed to protect you and your assets. We ensure that your tax return is filed on time, takes advantage of every opportunity for savings, and that there are never any major tax surprises. We ensure that there is a plan for what happens with your assets when you’re gone, and that there is a clear plan in place to manage your assets if you are unable or unwilling to manage things yourself. We review all of your personal, property and business insurance, look for gaps and make recommendations about how much you need, or if you need it at all. Our process is focused on establishing whether there will be a good fit in working together. If we both agree, then great. If not, our process is designed to give you clarity about your situation. So even if there’s not a fit, we will have added value and direction for you. 8."
},
{
"question": "What’s the process if I become a client?",
"answer": "The first step is to schedule an appointment and complete a Financial Road Map. Based upon a commitment to hire and a commitment to implement, we will then conduct a Numbers Review Meeting and a Planning Options Meeting. These are conducted within the first 30 to 60 days. We then schedule a meeting to begin implementing the elements of the plan that our team of subject matter specialists feels need the most attention. It is important to note that we are not in the plan \"writing\" business. We are indeed in the plan \"implementation\" business. Think of it this way, simply having a gym membership will not make you physically fit. Similarly, simply having a financial plan will not make you fiscally fit. You actually have to DO the work that the goal requires in order to achieve it! We ask every client to schedule 2 meetings annually (meeting once every 6 months is the minimum number of meetings needed to get the information we need from you to keep your financial plan up to date). 9."
},
{
"question": "What makes you think I would be a good client?",
"answer": "If the elements of our Ideal Client Profile and the process we follow resonate with you, then you will enjoy the journey. Candidly, neither of us will know for 12 to 18 months whether or not there is truly a good fit. In the meantime, we assure you that you will have an experience that is offered by very few financial advisor teams. Trust is an interesting thing, it is both earned and given. It’s not only a requirement of a meaningful business relationship, but any relationship. Our firm was built largely by referral. Our Ideal Client Community is responsible for building the great relationships we have. The highest purpose of our initial meeting is to determine if it will be a good fit for us to work together or not. If after an hour, it seems as though things should move forward, it will be obvious to both of us. If things are not going well, it should also be obvious. Our process is designed to determine if we can establish a relationship where there is mutual trust and value in moving forward together. We utilize Fidelity’s Institutional division along with National Financial Services, the division of Fidelity specializing in holding investment management firm asset . Fidelity is a billion dollar company that is entrusted with nearly $3.2 trillion in client assets. Fidelity has over 41,000 employees across 184 offices worldwide. Thousands of independent investment advisors who oversee 25 million brokerage accounts use Fidelity. Your assets will be in good company. Yes. These are very important issues in our clients’ lives, and we make sure we are involved. We help our clients reach their goals, not just invest their money. There are a lot of factors to consider when thinking about saving for college, buying a second home, investing in real estate, leasing a car, refinancing, etc. We empower our clients so they can make the most appropriate financial decisions possible. Typically, we see our clients between two and four times per year—and more often if necessary. It’s important for us to know what is happening in your life so we can determine if there are any financial implications and/or strategies we can recommend. For example, it is always helpful if we know about any large one-time expenses in advance, any changes to your employment, issues at work, or hundreds of other issues that can come up in a conversation. We take advantage of the quarterly meeting to go over a client’s portfolio’s performance over the last three months. It is a great time to discuss what’s happening in the economy and in financial markets, what we predict for the future, and any specific allocation changes we recommend for a client’s portfolio. Since we don’t charge by the hour, our clients feel welcome to call us with any questions, issues, or just to brainstorm. We look forward to these calls and take pride in our ability to help our clients in any way we can. FMN will send you a quarterly performance report that summarizes how all of your accounts at Fidelity have performed over the previous quarter. Fidelity will send you (either via mail or e-mail, depending on your preference) monthly account statements for each of your Fidelity accounts. Fidelity will send you monthly account statements directly, and FMN will send you quarterly performance reports. There are many factors that determine your investment performance. These factors include your allocation and the return of the overall market. We will need to have a conversation about your portfolio before we could anticipate the kind of long-term return you can expect. We review and make recommedations for all of your investments, including your 401(k). We understand that our clients are busy. We will do all applicable paperwork regarding your new investment accounts which includes all the necessary forms. We will provide them to you for review and signature. Money is something to be earned, invested, and enjoyed. It has no intrinsic value and is valuable only because of what it can provide. What it provides means different things to each client. For some, it means security and knowing their family will always be taken care of. For others, it means independence and options. Part of our job is helping our clients discover what money means to them. When we work with a client, our focus is on their specific and unique situation. We try not to have pre-conceived ideas or notions that can cloud our advice. We prefer to approach each client with a clean slate so we can provide solutions that help meet their needs. We are cautiously optimistic. Our tendency is to be more conservative than aggressive. We hope for the best but plan for the worst. Fidelity provides 24/7 client access to their accounts over the Internet. This is one question we are most often asked and one that is nearly impossible to answer effectively. As a potential client, you deserve to know how a firm that is managing your hard-earned money has performed. We do not expect our clients to blindly trust us. However, it is difficult to provide a general answer to this question. An investment return is based, in part, on the allocation. Different clients have different allocations. One client may be in nearly all cash (for strategic reasons appropriate for that client), while another may have 80% of their portfolio in stocks. These two clients with very different allocations will also have very different investment returns."
},
{
"question": "Which is more accurate?",
"answer": "Each allocation and return is entirely accurate for that individual. This is why it is important to discuss your situation so we can make projections based on an allocation that may be right for you. We can then speak generally about how others in a similar allocation profile as close to yours have performed. Our objective is to know our clients and to create an allocation designed to meet their unique needs and goals. To accomplish this, we learn as much as we can about where that client has been, what resources they have available, their employment, goals, risk tolerance, and myriad other factors. We blend these personal factors with our thoughts and projections on the economy and financial markets. We run statistical calculations using complex software programs, adding the human element of reason and experience, to generate what we think is an appropriate investment allocation for a client. We then find what we consider to be the best stocks, institutional mutual funds**, retail mutual funds**, exchange traded funds**, and private investments for each asset class we have identified within your allocation. We monitor this allocation along with the changing market forces and our client's evolving needs and objectives into consideration. What was appropriate last week may no longer be appropriate now and in the future. We engage in thoughtful research, contemplation, discussion and timely action. Our philosophy of asset allocation and diversification is based on our broad knowledge and extensive practical experience. It is a very dynamic,working philosophy. Like other aspects of professional and successful investing, asset allocation is part science and part art. A successful practitioner must have both fluency in the language of science and capital markets and the creativity to utilize that language in the service of a pragmatic and dynamic investment strategy. The process starts with the client."
},
{
"question": "What are the client’s current and future funding requirements, adjusted for taxes and inflation?",
"answer": "We consider quantitative and qualitative factors of their risk capacity and risk tolerance. We also consider trust and estate issues. We use an asset/liability and duration matching process to develop realistic cash-flow projections and the final allocation recommendations. Our perspective on asset allocation and diversification is supported by our ongoing education and research, which includes studying the work of leading academics and practitioners, as published in textbooks and professional journals, and our own experience in a variety of markets. The discipline of Behavioral Finance has made important contributions to our understanding of how investors and markets interact. The evolving field of investing has made a number of important advances in recent years. Some of the more robust advances are incorporated into our overall strategy and are mentioned in the following paragraphs. Asset allocation is less formulaic than once thought. Following the basic tenets of Modern Portfolio Theory in lock-step fashion may not generate the client’s’ required returns or the expected reduction in volatility. The basic premise that a portfolio of risky assets is less volatile than any one of those assets alone is still true. Attempting to put that theory into practice presents serious challenges. In theory, the correlations are stable. In the real world, the correlations between the major asset classes are very volatile. In theory, the markets are rational."
},
{
"question": "Was the technology bubble rational?",
"answer": "In theory, a long-term investor with a well-diversified portfolio will experience superior risk-adjusted returns. In practice, two or three extreme negative performance periods, coupled with cash demands on the portfolio, can put the portfolio in a loss position from which it will never recover. These factors and others require us to go beyond traditional weightings and asset classes to generate the hoped for risk-adjusted return in a client’s portfolio. We carefully evaluate asset classes to determine where the cost of active management is warranted; when it is not justified, we use low-cost, passive strategies. In some cases, we carefully match up managers with contrasting strategies and uncorrelated performance to form a less volatile strategy within an asset class. To determine if one or multiple managers should be used in a particular asset class, we conduct cost/benefit analyses. Our clients’ portfolios are adopting an increasingly global approach to asset classes in recognition of the somewhat reduced significance of national boundaries. Above all, alertness and flexibility are required to manage a tactical asset allocation strategy. Once the overall allocation has been determined, we can begin the process of determining what type of management will be most efficient for a particular client. Taxable accounts in general benefit from investment styles marked by low turnover. However, tax-advantaged strategies are of no value within an account structure that is already tax-advantaged. Passive strategies, such as Electronically Traded Funds and indexed mutual funds are characteristically low in cost and may be strategically utilized to lower the overall portfolio management cost. In certain asset classes, careful selection of active managers can lead to substantial improvements over benchmark returns. All of these factors must be carefully evaluated for each portfolio. We are an independent firm and have access to almost an unlimited amount of research. We are not tied to only the research our firm produces. This gives us great flexibility. It also takes a tremendous amount of work. Life would be much easier if we generated our own research and went with it, but it wouldn’t necessarily be better for our clients. We like to look at all of the factors, read research arguing both sides of the topic, and make our own decisions. Our research includes a tremendous amount of reading and digging. We use software and technology to help us gather and analyze the data. We suggest changes to a client’s portfolio when one or more of the following occur: 1. If we anticipate changes to the economy or financial markets, we will overweight/underweight certain asset classes to help preserve our clients’ portfolios and/or to take advantage of an investment we think will perform well. For example, if we think small cap stocks are poised to perform well, we will shift more of a client’s investments in this asset class. Conversely, if we think real estate is overvalued, we will decrease our clients’ exposure to this asset class. 2. If we think an existing investment will under-perform, we’ll suggest selling it and moving into an alternative investment. We conduct a great deal of due diligence on the investments we recommend, and we monitor them constantly. There are a multitude of factors we consider including both qualitative (e.g., the broadness of a manager’s investment mandate) and quantitative (e.g., performance versus its peers). If, at any time, we are not happy with an investment, we’ll recommend selling it and buying a different investment. 3. Changes in our clients’ lives may necessitate changes in their portfolios. This is why it is important for us to know what’s happening with our clients so we can adapt their portfolios to their lives. We work closely with attorneys but we do not draft the documents. We are by trade estate planners and creative thinkers. We typically include a flowchart and recommendation of how an estate plan should be structured, and will work with an attorney to execute these plans. We update them as often as necessary throughout the year. We work closely with our clients’ other professional advisors. Most of our clients already have existing relationships and we are happy to become part of those clients’ teams. If a client doesn’t have an existing relationship with other professionals, we are more than happy to introduce them to CPAs, attorneys, mortgage brokers, and realtors. 32."
},
{
"question": "DO YOU RECOMMEND INVESTMENTS IN *PRIVATE COMPANIES?",
"answer": "Private equity and venture capital investing can produce very substantial returns. All huge companies were once small. A nominal investment in the beginnings of Microsoft or Starbucks would undoubtedly be worth a substantial sum today. For some clients, investing a small part of their assets in riskier companies can make sense. We help our clients evaluate private equity deals and how they might fit into their overall investment allocation. We pride ourselves on being accessible. We return every e-mail and phone call within 24 hours and often within an hour or two. We can provide both client references as well as references of CPAs and attorneys that we have worked with. From start to finish, it usually takes about four weeks to develop the kind of comprehensive plan we provide our clients. We highly recommend using passive index funds for a part of your investment allocation. They are inexpensive, tax efficient, and a great way to match the performance of an index (something many active managers have a hard time doing consistently). It’s very easy. You just need to send us a letter. We would immediately inform Fidelity that you are leaving FMN, and you can provide instructions on where to transfer the account. We only recommend no-load funds that don’t have these expenses associated with them. Depending on our analysis, there may be one or more asset classes that we will not recommend to our clients because we think there is too much risk or because we think the asset class is overvalued and may drop in value. This is typically called “socially conservative” investing, and it can be done. We’ve had success doing this for other clients, but we should discuss all of the factors thoroughly before implementing this strategy. We invest for total appreciation; this includes both income AND growth. A 10% income return and a 10% growth return is still a 10% return. We will shift between income and growth depending on our client’s goals, risk tolerance, income objectives, and tax situation. 42."
},
{
"question": "DO YOU MEET WITH CLIENTS IN THEIR HOME OR DO YOU PREFER THEY COME TO YOUR OFFICE?",
"answer": "It is best if clients come to our offices. We have access to our internal network, the forms that may need signatures, client documents, and specialized financial programs that make the meeting more productive for everyone. Our fees are very attractive when compared to most brokerage firms and banks. We keep our internal costs low and pass on these efficiencies to our clients. Think David and Goliath. FMN is an independent firm dedicated solely to our clients. We do one and only one thing, look after our clients’ finances. Providing comprehensive wealth management advice is just one of a dozen things the bigger firms attempt to do. In addition, we don’t have our own investment products, we don’t provide loans, we don’t have an investment banking arm, we don’t create products, and we don’t have a multi-million dollar advertising campaign. Gargantuan firms such as Merrill Lynch, UBS, Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley, and others attempt to be all things to all people. They have many masters to serve, and sometimes there can be conflict. They may make millions taking a company public and publicly recommend their clients buy that same stock to boost its price while, at the same time, criticizing that company behind closed doors. Many of these firms got into trouble doing this during the tech boom of the late 1990s. FMN is a registered investment advisor and broker dealer governed by the FINRA and the SEC. Most financial plans are $1000-$5000 In some circumstances, a financial plan can cost less. A typical financial plan takes anywhere between 25 and 40 hours of work and can consume a substantial amount of time and resources. Therefore, they are not cheap, but they are worth their weight in gold. It’s the only way to really be able to plan, develop an appropriate investment allocation, and make sure your finances are optimized. This fee is generally between 0.40% and 1.25% per year of the assets we manage. We don’t think bigger means better. In fact, in many ways, we think small and agile is better. We don’t want the inefficiencies that come with operating a large firm. We prefer to know our clients deeply and to remain small enough to serve them well. We will expand only as much as it takes to continue to provide our clients with unsurpassed customer service and expert financial advice. We provide 360° Wealth Management; we want to know about anything that affects our clients financially so we can provide comprehensive advice on risk management, insurance, identity theft, tax planning, estate planning, cash-flow, business transition planning, and more. While most of our clients live in Southern California, we have clients across the United States. Through technology, it’s just as easy to serve a client 3,000 miles away as it is to serve a client who lives just down the road. We strongly believe in utilizing technology to better serve our clients. We are a paperless office. This means that instead of paper documents and file cabinets, we have electronic copies of everything. There are several advantages to this. First, we can pull up your tax return, living will, or March account statement in seconds. Having access to all of your information instantly lets us provide more timely and better advice. Second, we tend to become warehouses for our clients’ records. If you misplace your living trust or need an old tax return, we can get you a copy in a hurry. Third, we can store and backup these files. If there’s a fire or a natural disaster, we can quickly relocate offices and still have access to all of your records. With paper files, this just isn’t possible. FMN is a specialized firm that serves a select group of clients. While nearly everyone could benefit from good financial advice, we have chosen to focus on sudden wealth recipients, affluent individuals and families, and business owners who have the following characteristics in common: - They look forward to having a long-term relationship with a firm they trust. - They like the fact that we look at their total financial picture and not just a single account. - They are open to advice. - They are willing to take action and implement the financial advice we provide them. - They understand and appreciate the need for financial planning and investment advice. - They are friendly and easy to serve. We bill our clients quarterly, but you can terminate your relationship with FMN at any time. A majority of our time is dedicated to serving our existing clients. We spend very little time marketing, prospecting, and networking for new clients. 56."
},
{
"question": "HAS THE FIRM OR HAVE THE PRINCIPALS BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY INVESTMENT-RELATED ARBITRATIONS OR LAWSUITS?",
"answer": "**Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are sold by prospectus. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the investment company, can be obtained from the Fund Company or your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest. *Interests in Private Equity and Venture Capital may only be offered to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There will not be any public market for the Interests. The Partnership Agreement generally prohibits transfers of interests without the consent of the General Partner in its sole discretion and federal and state securities laws also restrict transfers of interests. Investments in said Interests are speculative and involve a significant amount of risk due to, among other things, the nature of the funds proposed investments in early startup venture capital."
}
]
|
https://ldc.org/i3ny | [
{
"question": "Want to know more about the project?",
"answer": "This flyer serves as an FAQ and is the perfect way to easily explain the work LDC and the NYC DOE are doing together to colleagues. LDC currently works with over 100 schools and 720 teachers in partnership with the NYC DOE and LAUSD. These schools receive free, ongoing virtual coaching supports from partners at Pivot Learning Partners, Generation Ready, American Reading Company, and Teaching Matters. A report that delves into LDC’s evidence of impact, including both quantitative and qualitative evidence demonstrating impact on improving the teacher skills necessary to improve student outcomes. This report also includes quantitative and qualitative data validating LDC’s impact on student outcomes."
}
]
|
https://www.locksmithwestdrayton.uk/faq | [
{
"question": "Where do I keep spare car keys?",
"answer": "You have to ensure that the keys are excellently cut and work effectively first. Then you need to leave them with a trusted friend or neighbour who can be contacted at any time if the need arises. This person should keep them in a secure place such as the highest shelf of a locked cabinet."
},
{
"question": "Should door locks be replaced after window break-in?",
"answer": "If door keys have been stolen, quick rekeying or replacement of the door locks is required. If door security has not been compromised, it is up to you to decide whether to improve it and how. The professionals of our locksmith company in West Drayton recommend that a security audit is performed first."
}
]
|
https://whiteroseweddingfilms.co.uk/faq.html | [
{
"question": "Does having a wedding videographer interfere with the running of the day?",
"answer": "We have over 10 years of wedding filming experience and it is essential for us to be unobtrusive. It is also important that we capture key moments naturally as they happen, without it looking staged or performed in any way, this is something we pride ourselves in and has lead to excellent relationships with every other service provider on the day such as vicars, venues, photographers, etc."
},
{
"question": "Do we meet to discuss the details?",
"answer": "Before your wedding we will contact you and arrange to meet with you to discuss your exact requirements and the details of your wedding. If it is more convenient for you we can liaise by email, telephone or Skype, which ever you prefer. Yes, we use professional Sony and Canon equipment shooting in Full High Definition format. Professional Rode and Sennheiser microphones records the days audio."
},
{
"question": "Can you hold a date or take a provisional booking?",
"answer": "We can't hold dates or take provisional bookings. However, if you're interested in booking we will pencil you into the diary, this enables us to let you know if another couple is looking to book the same day. Please note we run a strict first come first served policy. To secure your booking please complete our booking form and send to the address on our contact page. Along with your form we require a £100 booking fee, this can be paid direct into via online banking."
},
{
"question": "Who picks the music for our film?",
"answer": "You do. Once filming is complete and you've returned from your honeymoon we require 10 music tracks of varied styles and tempo."
},
{
"question": "How do I provide the music?",
"answer": "These can be supplied on CD or USB stick. Alternatively you can supply a list of tracks and we will download them for you at a small charge of £1.00 per track."
},
{
"question": "Why do I have to feed and water the camera operator?",
"answer": "It can be difficult for us to get the time and opportunity to arrange meals at certain venues especially when we’re busy shooting your wedding film. We really appreciate any assistance you can provide, e.g. sandwiches, crew meal. Videographers work better when their tummies are not running on empty. We accept cheques, bank transfers, cash, Visa Debit and all major credit cards via PayPal. All copyright licences will be purchased by us prior to your wedding. We aim to supply your finished film within 10-12 weeks from your wedding day. This may vary depending on the time of year. The editing process is a creative one and sometimes takes a little time."
}
]
|
https://www.advancedmachinery.co.uk/info/index.asp?page=this-is-a-sample-faq-22 | [
{
"question": "Who needs machinery refresher training?",
"answer": "The very short answer is everyone using machinery needs refresher training every 3-5 years irrespective of age, experience and qualifications. HSE Guidance also states that operators who ’stand-in‘ occasionally for the regular operator should undertake refresher training at least every three years. In all other cases, training should be within 5 Years. You can visit the HSE website to see what they recommend regarding woodworking machinery training refresher courses. To get a quote for your training need just complete the enquiry form stating number of people to be trained and the number and type of machine to be trained on. We will then get back to you with a price within 24 hours."
}
]
|
https://www.blacklaketowing.com/blog/emergency-towing-olympia/towing-faqs/ | [
{
"question": "How Long Will It Take For A Truck To Reach Me?",
"answer": "This is probably the most pressing question when stressed-out customers call a tow truck, but many companies say around 30 minutes to an hour. Make sure to note the exact time you place the call and when the truck arrives. Maybe you simply need a jumpstart to your car battery or someone to help change a flat tire. Ask about these options when you call. Some car insurances do offer complimentary towing as part of a plan, so if you do have that option, make sure to mention this before you have a truck come out to you."
},
{
"question": "Can The Company Provide a Cost Estimate?",
"answer": "Towing is expensive and never a welcome cost. Understanding what the service might be will help you to budget and know what to expect. Experiencing car trouble is never a welcome event, but at Black Lake Towing LLC, we’re here provide excellent and professional service for all of our customers. Next time you find yourself stranded with a flat tire or an empty gas tank in Olympia, Washington, call Black Lake Towing!"
}
]
|
https://macmillancaribbeanebooks.com/faq | [
{
"question": "What formats do eBooks come in?",
"answer": "Macmillan eBooks are available in two formats: ePub2 (also known as ePub) and web PDF (also known as AER). ePub (short for ‘electronic publication format’) is an open-source eBook format compatible with portible devices such as android tablets, iPads, smartphones and eReaders. The content in an ePub eBook is reflowable, enabling you to resize the text or alter the size of the display, and the text will rewrap itself to fit the available viewing area. PDF is short for Portable Document Format. This is a fixed format that opens with Adobe Digital Editions and is ideal for reading an eBook on a PC/Mac. ‘DRM’ stands for ‘Digital Rights Management’. The purpose of DRM and digital watermarking for eBooks is to prevent them being illegally shared, copied or printed. All the Macmillan eBooks are protected with DRM so that our author’s content is protected and eBooks can only be accessed by authorised users."
},
{
"question": "What devices can I read my eBooks on?",
"answer": "eBooks can be read on a range of reading devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones, iPads, eReaders and Android tablets."
},
{
"question": "How many devices can I have an eBook on?",
"answer": "Click on the title you want, then click ‘Add to Basket’ and then go through the usual payment procedures via the ‘Checkout’. You can put multiple eBook titles in your basket. Our eBook store accepts payment via most major credit and debit cards."
},
{
"question": "How do I rent an eBook?",
"answer": "It's easy. Just sign-in to your account (or create one here) and select the eBook that you want. On the product page, click the drop-down box beneath ‘Duration of purchase’ and select the period that you want it for. Then follow the check-out process to purchase your eBook. Download your eBook to your eReader. It’ll stay here until your chosen rental period is up. The rental option is only available on certain eBooks. You can buy eBooks from Macmillan from most countries excluding the USA."
},
{
"question": "How do I redeem my Macmillan eBook Token?",
"answer": "Please see below our video showing you how to redeem your eBook token on the Macmillan Education eBook store. For a step by step guide, please click here."
},
{
"question": "Do I need software to download an eBook from Macmillan?",
"answer": "At present Adobe Digital Editions supports more than 50 eReaders, including the Sony Readers and the Barnes & Noble Nook."
},
{
"question": "How do I download an eBook I have just bought onto my computer?",
"answer": "Once you have bought an eBook from Macmillan, the eBook will be ready to download. It will be held in your ‘My Account’ section, which will open automatically for you at the end of the ‘Checkout’ process. Go to the ‘Account Dashboard’ section within the ‘My Account’ area. Make sure you have an eReader downloaded – You can do this by clicking on ‘eReader Download’ this will take you to the appropriate eReader for the device you are using. In the ‘Account Dashboard’ section within the ‘My Account’ area, you will see all the eBook titles you’ve downloaded from Macmillan with the most recent listed at the top. You will also see a ‘Download’ button, which you use to download each eBook you’ve bought."
},
{
"question": "How long will my eBook download take?",
"answer": "This depends on your computer's Internet connection. With a typical broadband speed of about 7 Mbps, it should take just a few seconds. You can check your download speed by contacting your broadband supplier."
},
{
"question": "How do I build an eLibrary?",
"answer": "An eLibrary is where the eBooks and audio downloads purchased on this site are stored. It is therefore also a back-up for all books on your other reading devices. With Macmillan, every time you buy and download an eBook, it is automatically stored in your eLibrary, which is in your ‘My Account’ section."
},
{
"question": "What happens to an eBook that I downloaded once I've finished it?",
"answer": "The eBook remains on your computer unless you manually delete it. You can re-download your eBook through your ‘My Account’ section. All eBooks you’ve bought from Macmillan are displayed in this section, and you can also view your entire eLibrary of titles bought from Macmillan. You can access all eBooks you’ve bought from Macmillan at any time by logging into your ‘My Account’ area. You can have your eBook simultaneously on up to five devices. Each device needs to be registered on your Adobe ID in order to be allowed to have a DRM-protected eBook on it (see ‘What is DRM?’)."
},
{
"question": "Do I need an account in order to buy eBooks from Macmillan?",
"answer": "Yes, to buy eBooks from Macmillan you do need to create an account with us."
},
{
"question": "What are the main features of the ‘My Account’ area?",
"answer": "Account Dashboard: for viewing and managing your eBook purchases. Account Information: for checking and amending your details. Address book: for viewing your saved addresses. My Orders: for viewing your orders. My Wishlist: here you can save a list of eBooks you would like to purchase which you can come back to and review."
},
{
"question": "How do I get a subscription code?",
"answer": "Your school or institution will liaise directly with Macmillan Education to determine whether they would like to pay for and activate an online subscription to enable you to have access to the Caribbean eBooks online. You need to contact your institution directly for more information. If your institution has a subscription, you’ll receive a subscription code and instructions on how to access our resources. I have a subscription code."
},
{
"question": "How do I activate it?",
"answer": "If you have an eBook subscription code you will need to log in to or create an account. Click here to find out more. If your institution stops subscribing, its subscription period comes to an end, or you never received a subscription code or set of instructions, you need to contact your institution directly. Once your subscription has come to an end, your item(s) will be removed from your account page and you will be required to make a new purchase or enter a new subscription code to access your chosen eBooks."
}
]
|
https://uat.upstox.com/faq/how-many-banks-can-i-link-to-my-back-office/ | [
{
"question": "How many banks can I link to my back office?",
"answer": "At any point in time, there is no limit to how many bank accounts a client can link with us. One bank account will be the primary bank account and the others will be marked as secondary bank accounts. Upstox can receive funds from all bank accounts but by default, for payouts we only transfer funds to the primary bank account. If a client requests Upstox to transfer funds to a linked secondary bank account, then Upstox will send the funds to this bank account instead."
}
]
|
http://triadexpressoil.com/forsale/4010-cost-of-cambridge-outdoor-kitchens.html | [
{
"question": "How much do these outdoor kitchens cost?",
"answer": "Our outdoor kitchens are built from modular outdoor cabinetry, . Outdoor Kitchen Cost - Landscaping Network Outdoor Kitchen Cost Backyard Kitchen Design Tips . Cost of an outdoor kitchen with prefab framework $300 to $500 per linear foot; Invisible Infrastructure Costs. 138 best images about Cambridge Outdoor Kitchens on . Imagine cooking up a delicious home cooked meal on your Cambridge Outdoor Kitchen! No more restaurants, cook dinner up yourself! This compact yet versatile Fully . 2017 Outdoor Kitchen Cost | Outdoor Kitchen Prices Outdoor Kitchen Cost Guide . National Build an Outdoor Kitchen Costs. Enter your zip code to see specific costs in your area. National Change Location. See Local Costs. Cambridge Pavingstones - Cambridge Outdoor Grill Module Kits . Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec offers a durable, . Kitchen Kits; Pizza Oven Kits; . Cambridge Outdoor Grill Module Kits. Bull Outdoor Gourmet-Q Grilling Island | WoodlandDirect . Outdoor Kitchens; Patio Heaters; Outdoor . The Bull Outdoor Gourmet-Q Grilling Island w/Built-In . steel sheet metal on the interior and outdoor rated non . how much does a cambridge outdoor kitchen cost how much does a cambridge outdoor kitchen cost . Outdoor Kitchens | Outdoor Kitchens | Kitchen | This Old House. An outdoor kitchen can help you slow down and spend . 5 Best Outdoor Kitchen Contractors - Cambridge MA . Find Outdoor Kitchen Builders in Cambridge, . Our True Cost Guides help you take the guesswork out of budgeting . Reviews of Cambridge Outdoor Kitchen Companies. Low-Cost Outdoor Kitchen Alternatives | This Old House Low-Cost Outdoor Kitchen Alternatives. Get 11 ideas for putting together your own backyard cooking center without the cost of constructing an outdoor kitchen. Best Outdoor Kitchens in Cambridge, Ohio with Reviews - YP.com Find 8 listings related to Outdoor Kitchens in Cambridge on YP.com. See reviews, . phone numbers and more for the best Patio Builders in Cambridge, OH. Outdoor Kitchen Cost Cambridge MA - Patio Kitchen Outdoor Kitchen in Cambridge MA. . What is usually included in the cost of outdoor kitchen installation: . outdoor refrigerators or coolers, ."
},
{
"question": "| Angie's List How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?",
"answer": "The sky is the limit, when it comes to investing in an outdoor kitchen. . All outdoor kitchens start with cooking equipment. 2017 Outdoor Kitchen Costs | Average Price to Build an ."
},
{
"question": "How Much Does it Cost to Build an Outdoor Kitchen?",
"answer": "Build an Outdoor Kitchen Costs. Location: National. . The centerpiece of most outdoor kitchens is the grill! CAMBRIDGE OUTDOOR GRILL MODULE KITS COST CAMBRIDGE OUTDOOR GRILL MODULE KITS COST. . than the outdoor kitchen kit Outdoor Kitchen Cost The . Kits Cambridge Outdoor Grill Module Kits Cambridge . 2017 Outdoor Kitchen Cost | Outdoor Kitchen Prices Learn more about the cost of building an outdoor kitchen with our cost estimator and tips. . Outdoor Kitchen Cost Guide . In many outdoor kitchens, . Flawless Masonry - Top Long Island Masonry Company Outdoor Kitchens; Veneers; Firepits . Testimonials; Long Island Masonry Company . largest installers of Cambridge Paving Stones. Flawless Masonry installed over . The 5 Best Outdoor Kitchen Designers in Cambridge, MA 2017 Here is the definitive list of Cambridge's outdoor kitchen designers as rated by the Cambridge, . Get artistic help in designing an outdoor kitchen from . Cost ."
}
]
|
https://help.library.tamucc.edu/faq/136317 | [
{
"question": "Where can I find periodicals in the library?",
"answer": "Newspapers: The most current issues of newspapers are kept on racks next to the periodicals near the atrium. Newspaper print copies are usually kept for three months and are located along the exterior wall of the Daily Read Cafe, room 120. Back issues of some newspapers are maintained on microfilm. Online periodicals: Many magazines, newspapers and journals are available online in subscription databases. The easiest way to find out whether the library subscribes to a particular periodical is to use the Find Journals list. A search for a journal title or subject in Find Journals will return a list of matching titles and an indication of whether we have print or electric access to each one. Microforms: Bell Library has a number of periodicals as well as a unique collection of documents, scanned books and government documents on microform. The microforms and machines to read them are located by the Daily Read Cafe, with some other materials located in cabinets in Reference and Government Documents. Instructions for the use of the microform machines can be found at the Ask Us Desk and on each microform machine. Feel free to ask a staff member to assist you. M-Th: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.\nF: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.\nEmails and texts submitted outside of these hours will be responded to on the next business day. Hours may vary during Summer and intersessions."
}
]
|
http://www.loadedweddingband.co.uk/faq.php | [
{
"question": "Do you play music in between your live sets?",
"answer": "A. Yes we do. We play music via our iPod or laptop. Alternatively, if you want to bring your own iPod, then it's a simple operation to plug it into our system. Q."
},
{
"question": "How long do you need to set up your gear?",
"answer": "A. Normally 45 minutes to one hour. LOADED are OFFICIALLY the UK's best live, covers band and wedding band!"
}
]
|
http://www.pokesmart.com/faq---how-to.html | [
{
"question": "*What games does this work on?",
"answer": "~It works on Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, and Y. All on the 3DS. Sun And Moon now also."
},
{
"question": "*I've purchased how do I get my pokemon?",
"answer": "~At this point you should've already added my friend code and provided your friend code to us so we can add you. We will then initiate a trade with you and trade you your pokemon. You don't have to give us anything in specific back. *I want something in specific but it's not listed in your store."
},
{
"question": "Can you do things other than what's listed in your store?",
"answer": "~Yes; we can actually. All you'd have to do is send a message with one of the contact us methods and explain what you're wanting and we can let you know if it'll work out or not! 2. Push the bottom right option that looks like a wifi symbol... Connect. 3. Click the big bubble that says \"trade\" and then go to link trade. 4. Or wait for us to send you a trade. Any other questions feel free to use one of the \"Contact Us\" options provided."
}
]
|
https://www.reasons.org/explore/blogs/theorems-theology/read/theorems-theology/2018/02/01/answering-faqs-on-vaccine-safety | [
{
"question": "What are your background and credentials for writing such an article?",
"answer": "In college I knew I wanted to study and research viral microbes that challenged medical science’s ability to treat and prevent diseases. For the majority of 20 years, that’s exactly what I did. In grad school, I researched viruses that cause encephalitis, AIDS, and demyelination. In 1996, I completed my PhD in molecular and cellular biology (with an emphasis in virology) at the University of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, I conducted proof-of-concept (or preclinical) studies for vaccine development for viruses that cause respiratory ailments, AIDS, and other human diseases. My research focused on developing animal models and evaluating potential vaccines (and related products) to prevent and treat infections caused by human viruses. My colleagues and I examined the best ways to generate and administer vaccines to offer the most protection with the least risk. We evaluated different routes of inoculation and different doses. We had to demonstrate the mechanism of protection for each potential vaccine and examine any potential side effects or adverse outcomes observed in the animal models. Research of this nature is detailed and time-consuming. Nevertheless, these studies must precede all clinical studies of every potential vaccine. I was involved in preclinical research for eight years at Yale University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), two of our nation’s premier research institutes. My motivation for writing about vaccine safety was the same motivation for my research. I believe Christians are called to steward God’s creation, alleviate suffering, and pursue truth—all from a love for God and a sacrificial love for others. For me, this meant researching ways to prevent and treat virus infections. During a two-year mission trip to Russia (between research at Yale and the NIH), it also meant informing others about risks of exposure to HIV and the importance of making moral decisions. For the past decade, my Christian convictions have compelled me to continue to inform others about the scientific evidence that supports both the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. My commitment and contribution to research and education help alleviate human disease and suffering only when others use the knowledge and developed products to secure our public health. Christians are to care for society’s most vulnerable, motivated by love, never by fear. It is, in fact, this sometimes costly love that will most effectively witness to the world that we are Christ’s followers (Matthew 25:40; John 13:34; Philippians 2:3–5; 2 Timothy 1:7)."
},
{
"question": "What is Dr. Ross’s position on vaccine safety?",
"answer": "Dr. Ross reviewed and was supportive of my previous article. His primary concern was that I handle the scientific data regarding vaccination accurately—as I did."
},
{
"question": "What about the side effects of vaccines, such as injury and even death?",
"answer": "I, like many of you, am aware of cases where immunized individuals react aberrantly to vaccination and suffer greatly as a result. Such occurrences are extremely rare—nevertheless, every instance where an individual suffers is tragic. The direct and immediate causes of severe adverse reactions are, for the most part, unknown, unidentifiable, and unpredictable. They could be related to genetics, physiological conditions (including one’s microbiome profile), or combinations of the these. The suffering seemingly triggered by vaccination is real and extraordinarily unfortunate. Still, this suffering should not prevent a socially responsible individual’s participation in life-saving vaccinations. We need to balance our emotional responses to suffering with the overwhelming evidence for vaccinations’ high rates of success. The whole reason for vaccination is to avoid suffering associated with disease. It may help to remember that vaccine-preventable diseases are far more frequently associated with severe disease and death than are vaccines themselves. Vaccines, nevertheless, are associated with real risk. Some vaccines are in fact a weakened but live virus. Since each person’s physiology is different, even giving a weakened virus to someone is risky. The real question is whether the risk is reasonable. Not everyone who contracts a disease suffers severely or dies. But some do. Prior to the introduction of vaccines, many more people suffered from disease. Comparatively, the numbers of those who suffer severe side effects following vaccinations are extremely low. Furthermore, it is not unreasonable to think that those who suffer when vaccinated with a weakened live virus would, if left unvaccinated, likely suffer worse or possibly even die if exposed to the actual virus itself. Overall, for the population as a whole, the assumed risk associated with vaccination is far, far less than the assumed risk of an unvaccinated or under-vaccinated population."
},
{
"question": "How should we sort through all the conflicting information on vaccine safety?",
"answer": "The Internet is replete with conflicting data on vaccines. I have explained my credentials as well as my motivation in advocating immunizations. Whichever authorities we appeal to should be willing to provide the same. Many anti-vaccine commentators have no formal training or experience and are impassioned by personal anecdotes. Their data is gained second- or third-hand and manipulated in such a way as to support their agenda, which often appears fear-driven. They often use outdated or poor studies to advance their positions. One example of data manipulation is the claim that mortality associated with a particular disease was declining before vaccine implementation, thus this disease would have disappeared without immunization. While a decline in mortality was observed for many diseases, the conclusion is completely unsubstantiated by any data. Furthermore, it is not solely, or even primarily, death that vaccines prevent. They help us prevent deafness, blindness, paralysis, neurological disorders, pneumonia, and even spontaneous abortions. They also help protect highly vulnerable populations—the very young, very old, and very sick. If one looks at morbidity (disease) rates over time, the continued positive impact of immunizations on mitigating disease and alleviating suffering is obvious. The conclusion supported by scientific data is that vaccines prevent suffering and save lives in the vast majority of those vaccinated and in the general population."
},
{
"question": "Is it safe to give individuals, particularly children, multiple vaccines at one time?",
"answer": "Vaccines are basically foreign proteins introduced into individuals artificially. All humans come into contact naturally with thousands of foreign proteins in the environment every day. God has endowed humans with amazing immune systems to handle most of these encounters, of which only a fraction are associated with severe disease, and we can immunize against many of them. So, although it seems like a lot of vaccines are given at once, they account for a minuscule fraction of foreign proteins we encounter naturally every day."
},
{
"question": "Do vaccines include contaminants like mercury, animal proteins, and DNA, and how does that impact vaccine safety?",
"answer": "FDA representatives continually monitor the safety of vaccines and other biologics for potential contaminants such as DNA and animal proteins. Pharmaceutical companies readily comply with FDA guidelines and regulations restricting vaccine ingredients, as failure to comply results in suspension of production and subsequent loss of income and public trust. If identified violations cannot be resolved and safety cannot be reestablished, production is halted and licensure revoked. Far from being harmful, vaccines actually save millions of lives. They prevent millions of hospitalizations and millions more cases of severe disease. These are appropriate conclusions based on solid scientific evidence. A majority of those vaccinated will experience some side effects. Most side effects are negligible. The vast majority of additional side effects are transient and not severe. Rarely, adverse, severe side effects occur that are far less serious than the debilities, disease, and risks associated with the vaccine-preventable diseases. Nevertheless, these rare adverse, severe side effects do occur in a small number of individuals. Their suffering is real and tragic, but their suffering should not result in the abandonment of reason, nor of a socially responsible individual’s participation in life-saving vaccinations. The current debate over vaccination is a byproduct of a privileged society where we are not usually confronted by the horrors of diseases that vaccinations have eradicated. One of the tragedies in Western Christian culture today is the idea that our rights and well-being are more important than others’. Too often we choose to care for others only so long as our rights are not impinged upon. Frankly, I find no model for these culturally normative attitudes in Jesus or the New Testament. I believe these attitudes model a secularized, self-oriented posture. In the Scriptures, I see that we are challenged to live counter-culturally and sacrificially. As C. S. Lewis puts it, “Our charity must be a real and costly love.”2 It is this love we are called to show others for the sake of Christ and for the sake of his witness to the world. This article was originally posted as a TNRTB on January 25, 2016."
}
]
|
https://www.rodsandblinds.co.nz/faqs | [
{
"question": "Am I buying a curtain or a pair?",
"answer": "All of our curtains come packed in pairs unless otherwise stated in the Description tab of the curtain. So when you have \"Quantity: 1\" in your shopping basket, this will purchase the pair."
}
]
|
http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/faq/good-salary-in-malaysia.htm | [
{
"question": "What would be considered a good salary in Malaysia?",
"answer": "I am thinking of relocating to KL, and need an idea of what would be considered a good salary to maintain a heathly living standard i.e what salary would comfortably cover all my expenses such as rent, food, social events, clothing etc. This is a question asked a lot, and it’s complicated because, in my experience, KL is a strange city with regard to cost of living. You can, with equal ease, spend RM1,500 a month here or RM15,000 a month. It’s like there are two separate cost-of-living structures present in KL. If you live fully in the upper tier, RM10,000 will allow you to get by nicely. If you live fully in the lower economic tier, you can do just fine on RM2,000. Your salary needs are determined by how much time you spend in each tier. I moved here from the US and after living here a few months, have started compiling a spreadsheet of costs of things here relative to income, using US$3,500 a month as a good (but not exceptional) income in the US city and RM5,000 a month here in KL (also good, but it’s not like you’re WEALTHY at that income level). In almost every instance, KL is more expensive relative to income, usually by a vast margin. But paradoxically, you CAN have a pretty comfortable life here for not a lot of money. To do that, though, you have to eschew a lot of foreign comforts. Imports are expensive, whether it’s cheese from Australia (dairy products are 4 times more expensive relative to income than the US) or cars from Japan (up to 5 times more). In a nutshell, here’s my opinion (and just that — my opinion; other expats’ experiences are doubtlessly very different). You can get by and have a reasonably comfortable life here for RM2,500 a month. You will not live in a fancy place, you certainly won’t be driving an imported car, and you won’t be eating in Western chain restaurants three times a week. But you can live in a decent place with air-conditioning, have satellite TV, eat local foods most of the time, and not have to worry at all about money. Earning even a little more can make a big difference, though, and if you’re paid in the RM3,500 to 4,000 range, you can enjoy a relatively comfortable lifestyle and not have to worry a lot about your spending at all. Again, you won’t be able to indulge in designer imports and fancy meals every day, but you can easily afford to treat yourself somewhat regularly. RM5,000-6,000 a month will allow you a broad swath of housing options and a comfortable lifestyle. At that income level, you can easily afford a RM2,000-a-month place, which goes a long way in many parts of the city (but not all). Some people write in, wondering if they’ll possibly be able to make ends meet on their RM12,000-a-month package they’ve been offered. With that salary, you can live very well in KL unless you have a bunch of kids or a designer clothing fetish or something. There is, frankly, a lot of economic disparity in KL, and it’s reflected in the costs of living. For almost all goods, the range of prices can be extreme. Rents go from RM400 to RM20,000 per month. You can spend RM120 a head for a meal with wine at a nice restaurant, or you can get a meal at a local food stall for RM4. A trip to the local grocery store can cost RM50 or RM300. For my part, life in KL was amusingly cheap only when I converted prices into US dollars, which I stopped doing once my income started being paid in ringgits. Cars are breathtakingly expensive in Malaysia relative to income, but after the initial acquistion, driving them is fairly cheap (maintenance, road tax, etc.). Another expensive indulgence here is drinking. A bottle of imported vodka is about 3 times more expensive here relative to income than in the US. So to give you a roundabout answer, if your income is below RM2,500 a month, you’ll have to live pretty frugally (and many people here subsist on considerably less). RM2,500 to RM4,000 will get you further, and anything above RM5,000 will afford you a pretty comfortable life in KL. Read all about Living & Working in Malaysia."
},
{
"question": "Hi, You mean as in 40k per year?",
"answer": "It depends if it is including or excluding tax. But still it would be an ok salary, but you will probably still keep an eye out not to spend too much…. Ah ok. Sure these amounts are usually more than sufficient given that for the biggest part of all citizens this is their yearly income…. 29k after tax means that you will earn a top level income for Malaysian standards. I have been offered a salary of MYR 9K (7k + 2k (house Allowance) per month. I want an help on whether I would be able to get a accommodation in a good place, can you suggest me some places near train/buses which would lead to the my office."
},
{
"question": "if i go low on the expenses like eating out and movies..\nDo I understand correct, you will earn 9k but prefer to save up 5k each month?",
"answer": "I assume you also need to pay taxes over that 9k (could be around 26%). We used to live at Bidara. Regular price for a condo there is around 3k. It has a pool, and the units are ok (though not extremely spacious). The location is perfect, plus it has many other expatriates. This would be within walking distance of your office, but also 3 minutes from Pavilion KL, Lot 10, Bukit Bintang etc. If you want to live outside KL, then prepare for longer transit times. Your office is near the monorail. Just check google maps for that, you’ll see where it has stations, and where you could try and find something. You could start looking at iproperty.com.my, or propwall.com. Rent would be cheaper, depending on your preferences (Some local buddies of ours pay not more than RM1500 per month, but I also know people paying well over RM10k a month). RM9k with 2 persons is certainly do-able, but you will not be living a filthy rich life :). True, you can save a lot by living a bit sober and more like locals, but even a good meal outdoors can be quite expensive (even at local places, KL is getting more and more expensive). yes the intentions was to save 5k per month, but dont think it is possible.. knowing the initial 6 month rent and other things..currently I am negotiating for 11- 12 k per month, lets c! Finally I got my salary negotiated to MYR 11K per month 🙂 do you think it is okay. I have researched property @ Bidara; can you please give me other similar option where I can find 1 Bedroom, hall and kitchen apartments. That is nice. RM11k is certainly a nice salary. This should certainly be ok. Remember that many locals in Malaysia with good jobs earn around 3/4k or less. I am not sure what you are willing to spend on rent and such. There are quite a few nice condo’s in KLCC, but rent usually starts around RM5k for a small studio. The same place goes for half or less when you move outside the city, but this means more travel time (and do know that the Raja Chulan area is always jammed during rush hour). thanks, yeah I definitely don’t want a car. I hear the Bangsar neighbourhood is where things go on."
},
{
"question": "Are rents expensive there?",
"answer": "I find all the places for rent posted on the internet are by the same few companies."
},
{
"question": "What’s a local say?",
"answer": "thanks for your time IIya. Bangsar is definitely a nice and cozy neighborhood in KL. Probably the nicest place with indeed a pleasant evening vibe. However, most units in condo’s are expensive. You need to know people to find local places. Those might be cheap (below RM2k), but you get what you pay for. Those sites you mentioned (you probably mean iproperty.com.my and propwall.com) are leading sites when it comes to finding a place to stay. If I were you I’d start out with a short term place for at least 3 months, and take your time finding something really suitable. The information provided is very helpful. I have an offer of 7000 MYR/month. Hopefully I will be able to save half of it, if I want to. I will be looking forward to your response asap. Not easy to give a good estimate as everybody has different standards. What you describe as upper-middle class might be very luxurious for others. I can only give estimates, and it still depends on your personal way of living over here in Malaysia. Grocery: most of the foreign people we know come by with at least RM500 per week including the occassional dinner outside. We also know people that easily spend double. Rental outside KLCC: from 2,5K onwards, but a condo in a popular expatriate area is often above RM10k per month. Utilities: also depends on personal usage. If you use aircon 24/7 then expect bills over RM400 per month or more. Water is cheap. Internet (4mbs): RM150 p/m, Cable: dunno, we don’t have that, but you can check the astro website, Gym is often included, if not check Celebrity Fitness for current prices. We have no experience with international schools, so I cannot give any estimates on that. If you are send here on an expatriate package, you will almost always live a upper class life in Malaysia…. 1) Just to give you an idea, we will mostly eat home-made food."
},
{
"question": "Also, will I be able to save around RM 3K/month post all expenses?",
"answer": "I know it’s pretty subjective but just a rough idea will do a great help."
},
{
"question": "1) home-made local food, or home-made food made from western or imported products?",
"answer": "Big difference in price. Stuff bought at local markets of supermarkets is quite cheap, but stuff at the upscale supermarkets very expensive. If you were to buy all kinds of products at a upscale supermarket, a full cart could easily cost around RM300 or more…but then you would have a lot of groceries :). 2) Yes, 4k is usually something small with 2 bedrooms, or a studio only. New, luxurious buildings in KLCC charge very high amounts because they simply can. 3) I suggest you check iproperty.com.my or propwall.com to get a general idea of rental prices and availability. Outside KLCC can still be in KL, KLCC is the city center; the heart of the city. Areas outside of KLCC/KL that are quite popular among expatriates are Bangsar, Damansara (multiple areas), Ampang and Mt. Kiara. Some might also call these areas suburbs of KL, while they actually ‘belong’ to Petaling Jaya or Ampang Jaya. 4) Wouldn’t know, don’t work here. I know highest is around 26/28%. Usually the first year you pay only 8%. It depends on several factors. I would advice you to check the Malaysian IRS for this. 5) We have an electricity bill of over RM300. We use 1 aircon 24/7 (throughout the place). We have it set to 25/26 degrees. If you would set it to 18 degrees, prepare for huge bills. 6) I think it might be a bit too much, but ok if you want to be on the safe side. I think 13k after tax is a decent amount, but saving 3k might prove difficult. But you are right, it is subjective based on our lifestyle and perhaps not yours. You might need to consider an area in the suburbs, perhaps near an LRT station for easy access to public transport to save more money for other purposes. If you are not going for the luxurious condo’s, you might be able to find something around or below 3k, which would make quite a difference. I would not chose KLCC to live in too fast and easy…we used to live there and after a year we were glad to move out (too much pollution and noise). Many thanks for the clarification. But I have some more of them. Apologies for this, if it’s irritating you. 1)."
},
{
"question": "Since I am from india and assuming that i will require pulses, vegetables, chicken, 2-3 litres of milk everyday, eggs, etc…When you say RM 300 for groceries, is it per week?",
"answer": "2). I am not looking to stay in a very luxurious accommodation. I am looking at 3 bedroom apartment with an educated / decent neighborhood. May not be in KLCC but around that."
},
{
"question": "When I said RM 1000 for utilities, do you think it’s OK including electricity, water, cable connection, internet connection, etc?",
"answer": "Actually I have got the final offer which is RM 13,800. I will have to bear the school expenses as well. I don’t know whether it’s good enough or not. Many thanks in advance. Just one more thing….. This also includes RM 1200 for car as well. 1) Yeah, at least RM300 per week I’d say, we spend this with only 2 people (but we also buy some expensive western products weekly). 2) 3k/month should definitely be enough, outside of KLCC in a decent condo complex. I guess you can even expect a pool and gym for this amount. It will probably not be fully furnished for this amount, but it might be in an older building or less popular area. 4) Mt. Kiara has international schools and western malls/supermarket. Without jam it would take about 15/20 minutes to reach KLCC by car. There is almost no public transport. Mt. Kiara is one of the popular expat areas. Condo’s over there are usually quite spacious. Regular condo’s tend to be a little bit more expensive compared to other parts of the city. Because of a huge increase in units, prices have lowered the last few years, especially older units. I would expect at least 4k for a unit (I guess most come with 3 bedrooms or more). Again, check iproperty.com.my for condo’s. 5) I think it is a bit on the high side if you include everything, but at least chances are slim you will go over it. I think it is quite realistic for regular packages/usage. But electricity is an estimate all together. Depends on many factors."
},
{
"question": "So your RM13.000 is the amount you are left with after taxes?",
"answer": "How much taxes is taken into account. Did you mention EPR (I think that is how the local pension scheme is called, but you are exempted from it, and should get it reembursed into your wages). Don’t know the exact details of it though, better find out before accepting. I guess RM13.8k should be ok. Though there probably are many expatriates with much higher income in Malaysia, it still is way more than the average local earns (I believe average income lies between RM2k and RM3k in Malaysia). 1). I have taken a provision of RM 2000 for the grocery including a kid of 7 years. This includes eating out once in a week."
},
{
"question": "You think that I will be able to save RM 3K?",
"answer": "Apart from RM 13,500, I am also getting RM 1200 for car & RM 2000 against miscellaneous expenses….. Therefore, it becomes RM 16,700. Can’t give anymore input. I think you and your family will be able to live a nice live in Malaysia on this salary. I know many others do too. There are of course also many expatriates that cash in over RM30k per month nett, but that is an absurd amount to many (including many other expats). Fully furnised differs from place to place. It depends usually, but often there is some room to negotiate with the home owner to add more stuff. Usually fully furnished mean that the condo already includes all the basics of a home, you can simply pack your bags and move in. Things like juicers, food processor might not be there…the other things usually are..\nDo know that cars are quite expensive here. Your allowance is nice, but a normal standard size car easily costs over RM50k. A typical European car (BMW/Benz/Audi) often are above RM200k. You might be able to find more information about the right areas in KL and such! I got an offer from T-Systems which is located in Cyberjava. They are offering me 7K MYR."
},
{
"question": "Will this be the enough amount to servive and to save some extent in Malaysia if i live in Cyberjava or nearby?",
"answer": "I am married with 4 months old baby but i will take my family after 6 months. To fully support a family with 7k before tax is doable but probably tight, even if you are living in Cyberjaya. I all depends on what your requirements are. Read the answers I gave before to get an idea on the costs. Cyberjaya can be cheaper. For most local Malaysians (with families) 7k would be a well above average income. Not sure if you would be able to save much. I know foreigners that pay 20k per month on rent, I know people that pay somewhere between 2k and 5k per month, and I know people (especially many locals) that pay less than 2k (and some even less than 1k). Thank you for your valuable suggestion…you are right it all depends upon our lifestyle. However to live a normal life with basic amenties i think it is OK."
},
{
"question": "Moreover i can look other offers after working sometime there…so to live alone for 6 months i can save some amount right ?",
"answer": "Sure, if you don’t spend too much you should be able to save up a bit in the first 6 months. Again, you will probably not be living like a wealthy expat, but it still is an above average income if you would compare it to a local income. Hai, A company offered me 48k RM per year,is it Good salary for me,and one more thing i am single.my office is in cyberjaya sol state,at what cost i will get good room in that location or is there any better places to live. I’ve replied at our forums, so it is easier to discus this further. Please do not hesitate to ask additional questions there (and hopefully others will reply there too with their input!). I have been offered for 10K per month in CSC Petaling Jaya Selangor. I have a wife and 3 yr kid. I have gone through the above info which is quite useful. Want to know if 10K will be sufficient which needs to include the schooling education and middle class living standard for 3 member family."
},
{
"question": "My concern is if I will be able to save 5000RM after this?",
"answer": "You are really doing a very big contribution. Thanks for all. I have one straight forward question. As a rough figure, I can save 80K INR per month. With my present Job, India itself, I am able to save 60K."
},
{
"question": "Would it be the correct choice to move to Malaysia with current salary?",
"answer": "Suggestion might help.. Please register and continue the discussion over there, so other forum members can give their views too. @Vinay, I replied at our forums. Please register at our forums and continue the discussion over there, so other forum members can give their views too. I have been offered in KL, Malaysia with RM80K per year. Please help me out , how can i manage this pay to stay with my wife and to save around RM3500 per month. Hi Vinod. I replied at our forums. Do let me know if you have any further questions. I would prefer your reply at the forums. Your post was so much helpful and resourceful. I was wondering what is the basic salary range for Game Developer ( like android/iphone/unity ) with 3-5 years exp. I’m a foreigner and got an opportunity in Selangor and they offered me 5000RM but I’m little confuse moving there with this salary range. What is your opinion in this case. It is really helpful post. I got an offer for postdoc in UPM with RM5000 per month and they say tax is only rm50 per month."
},
{
"question": "I am cannot spend much for my house rent, I am adoptable, so do suggest me good place (Around UPM) for rent for rm 500 – 700 per month (Do I have to pay any advance amount?",
"answer": "), then people are suggesting me to buy a used car, so that it would be better for one year stay. The other things, I cook my own and now I am confortable with malasian foood around RM6 for lunch too."
},
{
"question": "Is the Salary good and can I save RM3000?",
"answer": "I am single BTW. I would like to have some other related suggestions from you. I replied at the forums. Let me know in there if you have any other questions….. Thank you for the quick reply. I will consult with the head of the institute. Regarding room rent, here there are few UPM international building apartments available for RM1000 per month. So have to choose that. For car, I leave that option – not going to have one. Thank yo once again for your suggestion. You forgot to add that job hunting is not that easy. As busy as KL is there is quite an alarming rate of job scarcity, and that landing a job nowadays won’t guarantee you a comfortable RM2,500.00 monthly salary even with a Bachelor’s Degree plus years of experience. The only job that comes in an abundance is a storekeeper’s job which is less than RM900.00 without commission. You are absolutely right. If people ask me (many Dutchies for example do) if it is easy to just travel to Malaysia and land a job there I advice against it unless they are highly qualified (in specific fields) with years of experience. So many young people (under 27) try their luck and get disappointed in the process. We too had quite some difficulties getting a job here, we did manage in the end, but it took over 7 months….and another 5 months to get a work permit…. I have been selected for S/w company which is residing at KL. I am single and yet to marry in 6 months. Do you have any idea what will be the pay for 5.2 years of exp in java. I wouldn’t know. Totally depends on the company. Those wages statistics usually are quite broad. Expenses can be read in the article and in the replies (and at the forums). My to be hubby has been offered a job in a banking firm in their IT dept. He has been offered 5000 MYR (60000 MYR annually). He has 5 yrs of experience. The company says thats the minimum they can offer, not quiet willing to negotiate. Considering that he accepts the job."
},
{
"question": "1) What is the approx cost of living in kuala lumpur?",
"answer": "2) He is not a great spender, he would prefer to initially move share an apartment or so. After our marriage we would preferably move in a 1 BHK or so."
},
{
"question": "So where should he hunt for a place where he could save up a little?",
"answer": "3) Post marriage, I would also be working so my income would also be added to the same. I know job hunting is difficult, but i am a mgmt graduate working as a Marketing & Sales Professional."
},
{
"question": "Is commuting a problem?",
"answer": "If you could reply, it would be of great help. I’ve replied at the forums. Do let us know if you have any further questions (preferably in the forums)…."
},
{
"question": "If I am not wrong, I think post 182 days of staying in Malaysia a person is considered as a resident of malaysia and the income tax goes as per the tax rate for the residents of Malaysia?",
"answer": "I got an offer from a Malaysian company for 5000RM per month(before tax). But i have a housing loan back home in India and 2 dependents back home. I have to send atleast 2500RM per month back home to cover all expenses."
},
{
"question": "Will i be able to do that?",
"answer": "Considering i am 25 and single. I can share accomodation and have a decent lifestyle like eating out thrice a week (not luxurious), internet, tv and use public transportation. Please advice. It would be very helpful. I got an offer from IBM Malaysia,KL, they are ready to pay 15k RM/month. I am planning to come with my wife and 2 kids. One daughter is studying I Class. could how much savings I can do per month."
},
{
"question": "I mean what is your total work experience ?",
"answer": "@Mayura yes, 1st year has this limit….but again, you are not a local resident, so simply contact IRS Malaysia to get proper advice. @yadav This will perhaps not be easy, but many locals are able to live decent on RM2000. I think you should rethink whether you would want to come to Malaysia on this salary. @naga I wouldn’t know. Not easy to come up with figures based on that input alone. However, I would think that RM15k should be enough. However, giving input on possible savings is impossible."
},
{
"question": "Just a quick one; I am currently working @ Egypt (I am Egyptian) in Oil & Gas for a monthly taxable salary of 24 EGP (around 12K MR) + benefits, and I was invited for an interview in KL @ Oil & Gas field too, but they are asking me for the expected salary, what do you think I should tell them about my salary expectation??",
"answer": "I’d suggest to find someone in the same industry over here in Malaysia to help you with that question. I can tell you that 12k before taxes but excluding benefits would be an ok income over here, but that doesn’t tell you anything about the normal wages in your sector. Many thanks for this, appreciate it."
},
{
"question": "And how much would a condo/1 bedroom apartment cost around there?",
"answer": "I believe the only place in the immediately vicinity of KL Sentral is Suasana (Loft/Condo). This however are semi high-end units. Usually prices start well above RM4000 per month. I am not sure if they even have a 1 bedroom unit, as most are quite spacious. Currently they are finishing some new buildings in that area…but it will not be finished until next year I guess. Other options are in Brickfields, which would mean a 15/20 minute walk to KL Sentral (or you can buy a bike or something). There is Scotts Condo, and a few more local appartement blocks nearby."
},
{
"question": "Are you going to work at KL Sentral?",
"answer": "In that case you could also considering finding a place along the RapidKL or KTM Komuter metro lines….as they all use KL Sentral as a hub anyway.. Thanks for the info!! Yes, my office is located at KL Sentral. I am single and hence need a one bedroom apartment. I am hoping to find a place around that area for a maximum of RM 2,000. Do let me know if its possible."
},
{
"question": "I would also like to know if there is an advance I need to pay the owner and if so, how many months do they generally charge for?",
"answer": "Should be possible to find something for that amount yes. Try the property sites like iproperty.com.my to find an agent that can show you some places within your budget. Normally you pay 2 months deposit + half a month for utility fees. Also, contracts usually go for 1 year minimum…short term is not easy to find, unless you pay dearly…. Well this post is useful. Ive been offered a job a senior .net engr in malaysia. When asked how much is my expected salary (which i have no idea with regards to malaysian standards) I said 8.5k. Maybe its too low or maybe its high. But basing on the possible expenses per month, It might be alright. You could try iproperty.com.my or propwall.my….nothing nearby that area near Pudu that I know of. You could check for yourself via Google Maps if any of the condo/appartment units are nearby one of the stations….you can also looking along the Monorail, as you can easily transfer at Huang Tua to the Pudu line…. I am from India. I have been offered a job at Shah Alam, Malaysia with RM 8500 per month. I am married, my wife would accompany me. We are vegetarians. can you please comment regarding cost of living at Shah Alam, including house rental, local transportation and food. Kindly find time to reply. Should work in Shah Alam. You’ll pay around 24% taxes, first year usually only 8% (depending on how long you are in the country). I assume there are enough places that serve vegetarian food in Shah Alam. You might want to find a unit nearby the KTM Komuter line, so you can easily travel to Kuala Lumpur or to other places within the Klang Valley. Cars are quite expensive. I am not familiar with Shah Alam, so I cannot suggest any nice and affordable places. You could try iproperty.com.my (though they mostly cater to the higher class places to live)."
},
{
"question": "is it sufficient enough to live a life that im living in dubai rite now ?",
"answer": "With wages of around 20/23k after taxes you should be able to live a pretty comfortable life. Can’t tell you if lifestyle will differ much, as I am not familiar with Dubai. As this question is way beyond the scope of our travel website, I will only point you to the main source of information regarding MM2H; the official MM2H Governmental website: http://www.mm2h.gov.my/conditions.php (here you can check up on all requirements). I am kamrul from Bangladesh. I cannot tell you what your chances are. I do however know that jobs within your line of work usually are scarce as many Malaysians have degrees in that section. Finding a job when you are in Malaysia will not be easy (well, finding it perhaps is, but getting the paperwork/work permit done is another thing). Don’t know what the average pay will be. This depends on years of experience and what level you are starting at. I’d say that with a sr. marketing management position it should not be impossible to earn above 5k."
},
{
"question": "Please provide information that HOW U GET THIS JOB?",
"answer": "I got an offer in Cyberjaya about 3700rm salary plus 800rm for accommodation. Do you think it’s enough for me. I do not have any info about the Tax I have to pay in Malaysia for foreigner. You can never save 2.5k with a 3.7k salary. You need like more than 6.5K to be able to save 2.5K a month. I found your post/article very informative and useful. I would like to get a clarification on a few things. 1. I have been offered a job in Malaysia and will be working out of Cyberjaya. The salary is around the RM3500pm bracket."
},
{
"question": "Do you reckon that this is a decent salary to start off with?",
"answer": "Considering i have about 7 years of experience in my field. 2. With a salary as mentioned how do you consider the kind of lifestyle will be. 3. How easy is it to travel around my work area considering public transport will be my only means of getting around. it would be great if you could provide me with your point of view on this."
},
{
"question": "Pls tell me can i live in k l ?",
"answer": "At the outset, let me congratulate and thank you for the help you have been so graciously providing. I have a query. I have been offered a job as an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in one of the medical colleges in MELAKA. The salary offered is around 8500 MYR/Month including everthing."
},
{
"question": "Is it a good salary and could i save around 4k from that?",
"answer": "I am single so family expenses would be lower. Thank you in advance and Waiting for your reply! My husband got an job offer from johor bahru. Monthly salary is 6000MR (before Tax deduction) so can you please guide us. According to us after tax deduction and EPF deduction his take home would be around 4000MR."
},
{
"question": "what are we suppose to do?",
"answer": "I’m actually a bit confius on the saving part as many have put in their comment. It seem that most want to save at least 40% of the salary offered. Eg RM 8.5k and wish to save RM 4k, RM 3.7k & want save 2.5k. i don’t think it is possible if u want your family to maintain a middle class lifestyle esp in KL / Penang / JB area, have kids and earn less than 10k. I’m a malaysian working with semi-govt and my salary is RM 8k + 3k side income and my wife also a govt officer with RM 7k. Working exp 8 -10yrs. All income pre tax. Have 2 child. have 3 mortgages with monthly payment of RM 6k, no car loan, travels a lot, and spend around RM 2k/month for groceries & foods, RM 1000/month for childcare & preschool, RM 600 for petrol and the rest for clothes / entertainment & other commitments. Nowadays a junior officer with degree in govt office will earn min RM 3 -4k including all allowances, and the figure should be the same if not more in the private sector. If u’re going to work here and live with your wife & kids plus want to keep some for saving, u need to get at least RM 10k/month. For single person, RM 5-6k is enough to cover all the expenses."
},
{
"question": "Could you please bring it up?",
"answer": "i am expecting to proceed to KL on a 2 months project in coming month. My employer is a multi-national bank which has AML hub in KL. the project may likely be converted to job offering. as per the bench mark my employer is expected to offer a package ranging between 8K-10K / month. I am married with a 5 months old daughter who will accompany me once i get settled. Please assist if the mentioned package is fairly good for survival where after meeting all my necessities i can save at least 2-3K per month. Can i get a reasonable residence for my family within Jalan Ampang area where my office is located. Is 4K be good for rent and grocery. Most of fresh grad engineer are paid around 2.5k… they share an apartment with other 7 people cost around 1k. utilities is around 500. car and fuel is around 1k for Malaysian made car. eat at local food stall around 5 ringgit and 10 ringgit for dinner per day. if anyone came here with families they need at least 7-8k monthly. this is kuala lumpur. Penang, melaka and johor is cheaper. but still need 5-6k. and if anyone here would help me get a job in mechanical field please email at [email protected] you help me, and i will assist you as good as i can. Hi, got a job offer from TOSHIBA, of 7000RM. I will be coming with my wife. Let me know her job opportunity in KL. She is an MBA-HR with 3 yrs of work exp. ALso help me to undrstnd whther 7000RM is a decent salary or not , coz, I need to save min, 3000RM. Hi, I got placed for an internship in `kuala lumpur, They are going to pay only 1500RM per month. I am an bachelor."
},
{
"question": "Hello, anybody else here can give me an idea how much the salary in MALAYSIA?",
"answer": "I’m a FILIPINO and someone wants me to get hire (direct hire) as a KITCHEN ASSISTANT in JAPANESE RESTAURANT. I have no idea, hoping someone could help me here… Thanks! have been living here for the last three months! from my observation i totally agree with what this articles says! KL is strange in a sense! not everything is for everyone here! I am about get offered a job in KL, near KL Sentral. Its a sales opening and I have 9 years experience."
},
{
"question": "Can you suggest what should be the salary I should negotiate for after taxation?",
"answer": "Also, if you could help on telling me what all points can I negotiate on as Its a relocation from India to Malaysia. It will be great help. I have been offered an internship with a salary of 500 usd incl statutory VAT."
},
{
"question": "Is that enough to live really basic?",
"answer": "Since this page is among the top result for expat job/salary, I’ll just leave this here. I can personally vouch for the accuracy especially on IT and engineering department. The rate stated is almost average for KL, Johor, Selangor and Penang. If you’re an experienced IT profesional, you might got lucky and actually offered ridiculously high rate in some tech company at Cyberjaya l, I’ve noticed huge number of Indian expat(mostly IT profesional) in recent years, here in Cyberjaya area. In short, based on the salary guide, RM5k/month(after tax) is actually good limit to impose as lowest possible salary, should you consider of relocating. @Kavatikvadrat: 500 USD is about RM1500 ringgit. This is a really really low amount to have to live on. I am not certain where you are from, but only people from 3rd world countries might find RM1500 enough to live by in Malaysia…but to be honest, it will be below the lowest level of basic living in Malaysia. I will be coming to Malaysia for work next month and will be staying in Petaling Jaya. My salary will be RM2300. I am single, female."
},
{
"question": "My question is would it be wise to get a studio unit with my salary?",
"answer": "(Half will be shouldered by my employer) I am looking at units from RM1000-RM1100, but these do not include utilities yet. Thank you very much! I do not really get what you mean with if it would be wise. The main question would be if you are able to find something suitable for around RM1000 in PJ. Utilities could be another RM300 per month, unless you are never home and do not use aircons….internet is also not cheap, but may already be provided in the condo/unit. RM2300 before taxes is not that big of a salary."
},
{
"question": "Do you think this is a good offer?",
"answer": "I think it’s an ok offer yes. Not sure what normal wages are in your line of work, but RM7.5k is quite ok for a 31 year old. Not sure what the 4 month bonus means."
},
{
"question": "Also, will you be sharing this with your family, or is that income just for you?",
"answer": "Hi, I deeply appreciate the support offered to all foreigners trying to come to Malaysia. I am presently employed as a Sales Director for a MNC in India earning USD 50,000 per annum (incl taxes) and handling India/SE Asia. My Boss wants me to move to KL since Malaysia is central to the region. I have 2 children aged 12 and 6 years apart from my wife who would relocate with me. They would need to join an Indian school in KL."
},
{
"question": "How much salary do you think I need to earn per year (excl tax) in KL if need to save USD 3000 per month ?",
"answer": "I will have to live in a locality close to my children’s school. I can work from home since my travel will be to the countries in the region. We are an upper middle class family presently living in Bangalore paying USD 500 per month as house rent. We are vegetarians and lead a rather simple life. Thanks for your help. USD3,000 is almost RM10,000. With 2 kids and a wife I’d say you probably need a high end income in Malaysia to be able to live ok. Kids go to school. You need proper housing with 4 people. I cannot give an estimate in what would be normal wages in your situation, but it will probably be well over RM25.000 per month before tax deduction if you want to be able to save about RM10k. USD500 is a bit over RM1500. It might not be easy to find something suitable for that amount, unless you are willing to live far outside of KL/PJ which will have other disadvantages. However, I do know people that rent a whole 3 story house for around RM2300…. recently i recieved a job offer with 3380 MYR per month. I am single and middle class indian. accomodation and fooding is being provided by company. do you suggest me to join. can you please advise what are the mandatory deductions i have to bear leagly. please suggest me below email id. If accommodation and food provided, yes please welcome to Malaysia. The following may be the extra expenses but optional. Welcome to Malaysia and see the different..\nMy name is JC and i am a filipino. a have job offer in malaysia RM 3050 salary. for the position as Senior Project Engineer. the accomodation is provided by the employer. food allowance they cannot mention."
},
{
"question": "Is this offer is ok to my position?",
"answer": "i dont have any idea.. please help me.. This is Waqar. Need some help. I have decided to visit Malaysia and I will with in a month. Nice to see your helping site. i need help , i’, getting a job in Malaysia , in horse racing field. as a stable hand and Assistant. so how much i can ask for monthly salary. and with accommodation and with out accommodation. with Tax and with out Tax."
},
{
"question": "what will be the salary for a Nursing Educator in KL?",
"answer": "I am a Nurse lecturer with 10 yrs of clinical and 8 yrs of teaching experience."
},
{
"question": "or how much can I ask for?",
"answer": "Pls advise. I am a single mother with 2 kids who are in 3rd and 5th standard. Thanks for information provided, I have got 8k salary and will be moving to KL soon, Could you please tell me what are the rent for 1bhk or studio apt( Unfurnished/semifurnished/fully furnished) in brickfield/cyberjaya or places near selangor(my office is in selangor). And cal you also confirm which are places i can look for near by office. Sure, you may search, but you will probably not be able to find an employer that is able to provide a work-permit in that short time frame. I am an investment banker currently working in India. I may get an offer from a Big4 for a Manager role in KL. Looking for your kind assistance. I’ve just moved to KL. I got a job with 6k per month before tax. The company is paying the rent and Internet, the accommodation is in Mont Kiara."
},
{
"question": "I wonder if that alone would be enough if I’d want to bring my wife over as well?",
"answer": "Depends. Where are you from and what lifestyle are you used to right now. RM6k isn’t that much, but you don’t have to pay rent and such which makes a huge difference. A place in Mt. Kiara would normally cost RM4k or more each month easily, so your wages would otherwise be much higher."
},
{
"question": "Your employer will also pay your monthly electric bill?",
"answer": "This would also save a lot of $. If you are able to spend that RM6k (before tax) for your costs of living only, then I guess you would be able to live a comfortable live. If you bring some savings to buy a car then you should be ok. If your wife is able to find a job due time, then it would be even better (and you would be able to save something too). I am moving to KL in October 2013. My salary per month will be $9000(USD) before tax. No extra benefit offered except medical insurance I want to save 25% of my salary. I have two kids along with my wife. She is Mech Engineer with 9 years experience in engineering design."
},
{
"question": "Is there scope for her?",
"answer": "I want to stay in KL near good Indian / International school. You got USD9,000 before tax per month is considered very high and not many people can get such income. You may spend per month only USD1,000.00 and considered enough, the rest you can keep in the bank. You can get Indian food at any place. Don’t worry about that…. Thank you very much for the prompt response. So nice of you."
},
{
"question": "Can you please advice some location I can look for near Indian / International reputed school within proximity of Kuala lumpur, Malaysia?",
"answer": "My Kid(8 yrs) is in Std III and 4 yrs kid is in Upper Nursery."
},
{
"question": "iproperty.com.my what are the location I can select and search?",
"answer": "You can stay at any place in Kuala Lumpur, but most expatriate like to stay at Ampang and Mont Kiara, a high demand prestige area. At this area the price for food is also 3X prices than normal. The following is the other international school lists. The price for international school is different, based on prestige. I’ve been reading through the questions and comments by you guys and must say, it’s been very informative. I have only a couple of questions and would be grateful if it’s answered. General Overview: My wife is been relocated to KL Malaysia in October 2013 and am relocating with her. Her company is paying for our travel, accommodation and basic needs. She’s South African and am British. Our passports will be stamped to work once we arrive there. She’s covered in terms of working but I need to find work. Am a Digital Designer and also have an IT background, with a degree and sound portfolio (14years). 1."
},
{
"question": "Could you suggest a place to live within KL that is not too expensive, say around RM2000 to RM3000?",
"answer": "Even though her company is paying for the accommodation, it’s less than RM5000 and we don’t want to spend all on rent because we want to get some stuff for the house and still be able to save. 4."
},
{
"question": "If I have make applications only when we arrive, how’s the market for freelancing?",
"answer": "Thank you for the property links and expatriate forums. I am going to close this thread as it is starting to clog my server. I will copy/paste your question to our forums. Please check it out there. I’ve read most of the comments there and I’ve got few questions. Bassically the plan would be to be to be hired by a UK company and send to KL to work in the medical field. I believe from what I’ve read, that I won’t have to pay income taxe in Malaysia as my salary & tax will be paid directly in the UK, correct me if I’m wrong. Based on this, my basic salary after tax would be about RM15.000, an additional RM3.000 for housing, and some sales bonus that I can’t calculate right now."
},
{
"question": "I’m under 30 and single, would you recommend me some place to live, preferably close to the center with easy access to transport?",
"answer": "I’m not looking at the very high end – can’t expect it for RM3k, but I’d like something close to an art district or relatively down to earth people. I’m French citizen and I own a french driving license, B type I guess, for cars. I believe I will be able to rent/lease a car in Malaysia without a problem once I’ve made the conversion."
},
{
"question": "Also, as for brand new bike in Europe would cost around 15/17k euro, what would be the equivalent for Malaysia?",
"answer": "That’s it for now, thanks for the answer! I have decided to disable replies to this article. It is much easier to keep all questions related to work and wages within a single forum category. From now on you can check http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=7 for answers to questions. If your question hasn’t been asked already, please kindly start your own topic. See you at the forums."
}
]
|
https://www.go2kennewick.com/FAQ.aspx?QID=282 | [
{
"question": "When do I need a fire permit?",
"answer": "The Fire Department requires permits to add, modify or remove fire protection systems. For more information and to find an application, please visit the Fire Permit page. 2."
},
{
"question": "How do I apply for a fire permit?",
"answer": "For information on fire permits and to find an application, please visit the Fire Permit page. 3."
}
]
|
http://www.southhunsley.org.uk/secondary-school/admissions-secondary-school/faqs | [
{
"question": "Can I put my child’s name down for a place to start in Year 7 in September?",
"answer": "All of our Year 7 admissions are handled by the Schools Admissions Team at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, you will need to contact them to apply for a place for the following academic year."
},
{
"question": "Can you tell me if my child has been allocated a place to start in September?",
"answer": "The Schools Admissions Team allocate all school places and they will confirm to you by your preferred method once the allocations have been released. We do not receive notification of allocations before this time."
},
{
"question": "Now you are an academy, can you select who you would like to admit?",
"answer": "No, we are still bound by the admissions code and all our admissions are dealt with in the same way as if we were an LA maintained school. My child attends another school but is unhappy there, we live out of catchment."
},
{
"question": "Can I apply for a place?",
"answer": "You can apply for a place at South Hunsley at any time via the Schools Admission Team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. A place can only be granted if there is a space in that specific year group."
},
{
"question": "My application for a place has been turned down as you are oversubscribed, can that decision be changed?",
"answer": "You can appeal our decision not to admit your child and your appeal will be heard by an independent panel who are completely impartial and will make a decision based on the information provided by both sides. Your appeal must be lodged with the School Admissions Team who will arrange this on your behalf."
},
{
"question": "My child has not been allocated a place, do you have a waiting list for the September intake?",
"answer": "The Schools Admission Team hold a waiting list for the September intake only, there is always movement as students decline their places and opt to be educated elsewhere but we cannot guarantee how many that will be. We will continue to take students until we are at capacity at 350."
},
{
"question": "I would like to apply for a place but before I do this, I would like to come and have a look around, is this possible?",
"answer": "We try, where possible, to facilitate tours if we have places available. These tours are facilitated by Mrs Beharrell, Transition Co-ordinator. If there are no places available to offer in the year group you are requesting, we would not normally be able to accommodate a tour due to operational logistics."
},
{
"question": "We are moving to the area and would like to apply for a place, can I do this now?",
"answer": "Unfortunately proof of your address will be required for the admission application if you are moving into the catchment area, once you have provided proof of address, your application will be dealt with as soon as possible by the Schools Admissions Team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council."
},
{
"question": "I live in catchment but my child attends private school, will I automatically be entitled to a place under the Fair Access Protocol if I opt to take them out?",
"answer": "Unfortunately, as you have chosen to opt out of the state education system, you have forfeited your right to an automatic placement at a state school. You can make an application and if there are spaces you will be allocated a place, if we are over subscribed and a request for a place is turned down, you have the right to appeal our decision."
},
{
"question": "What are your feeder primary schools?",
"answer": "Our feeder primaries are South Cave, North Cave, Swanland, North Ferriby, Welton, Brough, Elloughton and Hunsley Primary."
},
{
"question": "I want to move my child to one of your feeder primaries, if I do this are they guaranteed a place at South Hunsley School?",
"answer": "The admission code states that a child must have attended a junior or primary feeder school from the start of Year 3, the school year in which the child becomes eight years old. Attending a feeder school does not guarantee a child a place at the secondary school."
}
]
|
http://libanswers.utsa.edu/faq/136939 | [
{
"question": "Do I need an appointment?",
"answer": "The Writing Center is located in the John Peace Library (JPL) building (2.01.12D) on the Main Campus and in the Frio Street Building (FS 4.432) on the Downtown Campus. Walk-ins are welcome but you must register with their online system before seeing a tutor. During busy periods, walk-ins may be turned away so it is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. Follow the links below to view the Writing Center's hours and schedule an appointment."
}
]
|
https://support.gocardless.com/hc/en-nz/articles/115003215349-Verification-FAQs | [
{
"question": "Can I provide something else?",
"answer": "As a payment processing company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, we need to comply with strict regulatory requirements. This will always involve verifying at least one individual’s identity. We aim to do this electronically using the information you provide on the company verification form, but in some instances we may need additional documentation to do this. We will let you know if this is the case. Please send an email explaining your situation to [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you shortly. As a regulated payments processor, we’re obliged to conduct checks on merchants who sign up to use our service, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions. All communication regarding the verification process must be in writing. We’ve taken this decision to ensure that we have an auditable paper trail of the checks we’ve conducted, as well as a record of the communication between both parties. We do this to ensure that all communication is clear, and in the unlikely instance of a dispute; we both have an accurate record of all relevant correspondence to refer to. We appreciate that sometimes this can be frustrating, and we do endeavour to respond to all queries within 1 working day. Depending on your query, you may find that the answer is already on our Support Centre. If you do have an issue you’d like to raise, please email [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch."
},
{
"question": "Why do you need my/our director's home address?",
"answer": "In line with our regulatory requirements, we must verify a registered director's identity and part of this includes verifying their home address. Please note that this applies whether you are collecting payments as an individual/sole trader, limited company or other legal entity. If you enter an address other than a residential/home address, we will not be able to verify your/the director's identity automatically, and will likely require further documentation. This will naturally extend the time it takes to complete the verification of your account. We are not able to accept the same document for two verification checks. For example, if you were to upload a copy of your driving licence or national identity card as proof of address, we would not be able to accept this same document as proof of identity. It is a legal requirement that verification checks are carried out against valid documents. As such, you would need to provide a document that meets our requirements and is currently valid. Our verification process is designed to be fully compliant with our regulatory requirements as an FCA regulated payment processing company, whilst also ensuring that it creates as little inconvenience to you as a GoCardless merchant as possible. It also serves to enhance the security of your GoCardless account and ensure that we will only ever be paying out your money to you and/or your business. We understand that not everyone receives ongoing statements from their bank, or that your account may be new and so haven't received any yet."
}
]
|
http://www.heekinanimalhospital.com/dental-faq | [
{
"question": "Do other animals besides dogs and cats have dental problems?",
"answer": "Yes. Zoo animals get dental care, too. Dental care on a bear…beware!!"
},
{
"question": "What about animals in the wild?",
"answer": "Animals in the wild can develop dental disease. Sometimes they suffer the consequences and have shorter life spans. This is called natural selection - not something we would choose for our furry companions."
},
{
"question": "Why is dental health important for my pet?",
"answer": "Dental health goes beyond cosmetics. Dental health goes beyond tooth loss. Left untended, dental disease causes pain. Bacteria and inflammatory substances from dental disease circulate through the blood and affect every area of the body. Pets deserve a mouth free from dental pain and infection."
},
{
"question": "How often should my pet have a professional dental examination?",
"answer": "The answer is different for every pet. Genetics is an important factor. Small breed dogs generally require more dental diligence compared to a large breed. Statistics show that 80% of pets will have some degree of dental disease by 3 years of age."
},
{
"question": "Why do you need to anesthetize my pet for a dental exam and cleaning?",
"answer": "Many areas of the mouth are impossible to properly examine. Dental procedures without anesthesia are stressful to the pet. Worse, it can leave hidden disease to progress."
},
{
"question": "Don’t all veterinarians receive the same dental training?",
"answer": "No. Dentistry has become a more important part of the veterinary curriculum, but through the years the dental educational process has been a bit uneven. Dr. Heekin has advanced her dental education throughout her career by attending conferences, lectures and labs, as well as reading, and staying “plugged in” to the veterinary dental community. With new knowledge constantly emerging, continuing education is a continual process."
},
{
"question": "Is it true that some people perform dental cleaning on dogs and cats without anesthesia?",
"answer": "Yes, and it is illegal in some areas. Dental tools are sharp, and the procedure can be stressful as well as painful for the pet. Not to mention that hidden disease is left behind to progress."
},
{
"question": "My pet is old, isn’t it dangerous to clean or extract teeth?",
"answer": "This is a risk vs benefit question. Certainly there are some pets that should not have dentistry, but the majority benefit from the improvement in dental health and comfort. Pets do far better with few or no teeth than they do with an infected and inflamed mouth; and ALL deserve a mouth free from pain."
},
{
"question": "Why can’t I wait until the teeth are “dirty” to have them cleaned?",
"answer": "By the time the visible teeth are heavy with calculus, periodontal disease has likely to have already gained a foothold. Once periodontal disease is established, it is impossible for the mouth to ever be “like new” again."
},
{
"question": "What is the cost of the professional exam, x-rays and cleaning?",
"answer": "Currently, our total price for a routine dental cleaning, radiographs, and exam is less than $320."
},
{
"question": "If the tooth looks clean, doesn’t that mean that it is healthy?",
"answer": "It may be, but you would not be able to know for sure until all sides of the tooth were examined, and a radiograph taken."
},
{
"question": "Why is it necessary to x-ray every tooth?",
"answer": "While teeth are located together in the mouth, each one is a separate entity. A diseased tooth can reside next door to a healthy one. It is important to identify and treat diseased teeth before they affect the adjacent teeth."
},
{
"question": "Why do little dogs have more dental problems than big dogs?",
"answer": "Selective breeding for specific traits has magnified the tendency for dental disease in our small dogs. For example, many small breeds have large round heads and big eyes, with a petite muzzle and a cute little button nose. This small muzzle frequently contains crowded and crooked teeth, retained baby teeth and/or unerupted adult teeth, and malocclusion (misalignment of jaws). Picture all of this with a delicate bone structure that is easily damaged by even small amounts of periodontal infection. This is why early dental care is so important."
},
{
"question": "Do cats have the same dental problems as dogs?",
"answer": "No, there are many species differences. Cats have fewer problems with malocclusions and crowding, but they have more problems with painful conditions such as tooth resorption and stomatitis. My pet eats dry food."
},
{
"question": "Shouldn’t that prevent dental disease?",
"answer": "Food type is only one small influence on dental health. Many products have kibbles so small that they are swallowed without chewing."
},
{
"question": "How do I brush my pet’s teeth?",
"answer": "It's not as hard as you might think. Click here to find out how."
},
{
"question": "Will dental treats clean my pet’s teeth?",
"answer": "Dental treats may scrub off plaque in some areas, but are only part of a dental home care program."
},
{
"question": "What are the best things for my pet to chew on?",
"answer": "Great question! Click here for more information. My groomer brushes my dog’s teeth every time he goes."
},
{
"question": "Does this help?",
"answer": "No. Think about how your mouth would feel if you only brushed your teeth when you got your hair cut. Your teeth would feel fuzzier than your dog."
},
{
"question": "If my pet’s mouth hurt, wouldn’t he stop eating?",
"answer": "No. Animals are stoic and rarely show us dental pain. The pain has to become unbearable before they stop eating."
},
{
"question": "If a tooth is broken, should I wait until the tooth is causing a problem before taking action?",
"answer": "No. Although the broken tooth may currently be “quiet” and non-painful, eventually the tooth will become abscessed. The process starts as decayed material from the dead tooth pulp leaks through the tip of the root and creates a pocket of inflammation deep within the bone. In addition, bacteria can gain access to the pulp canal from the opening at the fracture site."
},
{
"question": "Is tooth extraction the same thing as pulling a tooth?",
"answer": "No. By the time a tooth can be “pulled”, periodontal disease is very advanced. Teeth with multiple roots may have one diseased, and one healthy one firmly secured in its bony socket. Surgical extractions are common. ALL tooth extraction sites should be closed with suture for greater comfort and faster healing."
},
{
"question": "Will my pet’s dental extraction be painful?",
"answer": "Some discomfort is possible. We utilize a combination of local anesthetics, narcotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent pain. We will also send your pet home with pain medication."
},
{
"question": "If my pet’s teeth are extracted, will he have difficulty eating?",
"answer": "No! Even with a full set of teeth, pets eat kibble with little to no chewing. Our cats and dogs live more happily (and healthfully) without diseased teeth."
},
{
"question": "Can animals have root canals?",
"answer": "Yes, root canals are a great choice to save certain important teeth such as canine (fang) teeth. Police dogs frequently damage their canine teeth. Root canals and crowns are essential for these valuable animals to return to service."
},
{
"question": "Can dogs and cats wear braces?",
"answer": "Yes, orthodontic care is available through veterinary dental specialists. The orthodontic devices look a lot different than human braces, though. Orthodontic care is done for comfort and function instead of cosmetics. We offer evening appointments every Tuesday until 8:00. © 2019 Heekin Animal Hospital - All rights reserved."
}
]
|
https://www.essilorusa.com/products/eyezen-computer-glasses/faq | [
{
"question": "How do I know I have Eyezen lenses?",
"answer": "Genuine Eyezen lenses are available through your eyecare professional. Consult with your eyecare professional if you have any questions about authenticity."
},
{
"question": "What are the different Eyezen lenses options?",
"answer": "Eyezen lenses are available in three options: Eyezen 1, Eyezen 2, or Eyezen 3. Ask your eyecare professional what design is best for you."
},
{
"question": "What are the visual benefits of Eyezen lenses?",
"answer": "Eyezen lenses help to defend against strain on the eyes from extended use of digital devices. They also block at least 20% of Harmful Blue Light emitted from phones, tablets, televisions, computers, and more."
},
{
"question": "What is the warranty on Eyezen lenses?",
"answer": "Warranties on Eyezen lenses vary among eyecare professionals, so be sure to ask your eyecare professional about his/her specific coverage and policies."
},
{
"question": "Do Eyezen lenses block Blue Light?",
"answer": "Eyezen lenses block at least 20% of Harmful Blue Light rays. Our precision-engineered lenses let beneficial Blue-Turquoise Light pass through while deflecting a significant amount of the dangerous Blue Light."
},
{
"question": "How does Eyezen combat eye strain?",
"answer": "Although your eyes are capable of focusing on screens all day, they really weren’t designed for hours and hours of up-close focusing day after day. Eyezen lenses are enhanced to do some of the work for your eyes—resulting in less eye strain."
},
{
"question": "How do I clean my Eyezen lenses?",
"answer": "* For Eyezen+ designs 1, 2, and 3. Ask your eyecare professional what design is best for you ."
}
]
|
http://nuclearfaq.ca/cnf_sectionB.htm | [
{
"question": "B.12 What is Canada's experience in nuclear fuel reprocessing?",
"answer": "1939's discovery of nuclear fission, whereby an atomic nucleus can be split in half and release millions of times more energy than any chemical reaction, touched off a firestorm of research activity around the world. Ideas (and patents) abounded: since the discovery of the neutron in 1932 this subatomic particle with zero electric charge had been used extensively as a convenient probe of matter, but now it promised to unleash an energy source like no other on earth. Thoughts turned to boundless energy supply, and, first and foremost (since Hitler had just started his war), a bomb of unimaginable power. A \"catalyst\" (in nuclear terms, a \"moderator\") is required for ordinary uranium to sustain a fission chain reaction: Some researchers, like George Laurence at Canada's National Research Council in Ottawa and Enrico Fermi at Columbia University in New York, tested graphite for this purpose, while others in France explored the potential for using heavy water (a rare form of ordinary water – see related FAQ). The French team of Joliot, von Halban and Kowarski worked with a small amount of the exotic material (about 160 L) which had been recently smuggled out of Norway under the Germans' noses. Their inventory represented the world's entire collection of the precious material (hitherto of minor usefulness). When France fell to the Nazi blitzkrieg two of these researchers, Hans von Halban and Lew Kowarski, again smuggled the heavy water away from Hitler's grasp, this time to England. The two scientists continued their fission research with heavy water at Cambridge University. In 1942 a decision was made jointly by the Canadian and British governments to set up a secret laboratory at the University of Montreal, and to move the British heavy-water research project to that location: the task was to design a heavy water plutonium production reactor. Canada was now a participant in an Anglo-Canadian-American project to build an atomic bomb. The code name in the United States for this project was the \"Manhattan Project\". In Canada the project, which operated under the National Research Council (NRC), became known as the \"Montreal Laboratory\". As the Manhattan Project intensified the American cooperation in this technological alliance decreased greatly, leaving the Canadians and British to follow an almost independent path towards the creation of controlled nuclear power. Unlike the American reactor program, which focussed on \"piles\" of uranium and graphite, the Anglo-Canadian project was centred around the technology of a heavy-water chain reaction for weapons-plutonium production. The culmination of this project was the pilot-scale heavy water test reactor ZEEP in 1945 after the end of the War, followed by the full-scale heavy-water research reactor NRX in 1947. At the time NRX was the most powerful research reactor in the world, and it continued to serve the needs of scientists and engineers for the next four decades. Unlike Britain and the U.S.A., the other two players in the allied nuclear effort of World War II, Canada did not continue to develop nuclear weaponry, but instead focussed on the peaceful uses of research reactors. NRX had been designed as a multi-purpose research reactor that would serve the immediate and future needs of experimental physics, in ways not even fully envisaged during its design stage. Following the completion of the ZEEP and NRX projects, Canada maintained much of its expertise in heavy-water technology and went on to design and build an even more powerful research reactor, NRU (1957), at the same site as the first two reactors (Chalk River Laboratories, about 200 km north-west of Ottawa on the Ottawa River that separates Ontario and Qu�bec). The Canadian advances in nuclear and solid-state physics during this period, due specifically to the power and versatility of the NRX and NRU reactors, made Chalk River Laboratories a world leader in these fields. During the 1950s attention turned to electricity production with nuclear power, and heavy water was a natural focus for a Canadian-designed power reactor. This period also saw the creation of a new crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), which took over Chalk River Laboratories and worked in cooperation with the Ontario electrical utility, Ontario Hydro (now known as Ontario Power Generation Inc.), and General Electric, to develop the Canadian reactor. International advancements in the technology of zirconium alloys permitted the abandonment of early plans (and in fact, construction) of a pressure-vessel design, and the full adoption of a pressure-tube design using the new zirconium alloys. This also permitted the construction of main reactor components (pressure tubes, calandria, etc.) within Canada itself, which did not have the necessary heavy industry to manufacture items like large pressure-vessels. In 1962 the first CANDU reactor, the 25 MWe \"Nuclear Power Demonstration\" (NPD) plant, went into commercial operation near Rolphton, Ontario (see related FAQ). This project was followed shortly by a larger prototype, the Douglas Point station on Lake Huron (site of the current Bruce Nuclear Power Development site), which went into service in 1968. Two other full prototypes were also built, namely an organically-cooled research reactor (WR-1) at a new AECL site near Winnipeg, Manitoba (1965), and a light-water-cooled, boiling-water CANDU unit (Gentilly-1) in Qu�bec (1972). However, the success of NPD and Douglas Point proved that heavy-water coolant was a viable technology in large-scale power reactors, and the template for future CANDU designs was thus set. This unique historical development is quite distinct from the American experience, which developed the civilian PWR from the highly-successful nuclear naval reactor programme. The CANDU reactor, in contrast, was developed as a commercial power reactor from the start. Other countries also studied the heavy water reactor concept (US, UK, France), but opted for light-water or gas-cooled designs."
},
{
"question": "B.8 – What was Canada's first nuclear power plant?",
"answer": "\"Early Years of Nuclear Energy Research in Canada\" by Dr. G.C. Laurence. \"Entering the Nuclear Age\" by Dr. J.J. Whitlock (the author), published in the Legion Magazine, Sept. 2003. Click here for a report of annual net generation by nuclear power in Canada. Click here to see what technologies (including nuclear) are currently generating electricity in Ontario, Canada's most nuclear-powered province. \"Energy in Canada 2000\" on the Natural Resources Canada website. There are 20 power reactors, all CANDU designs, currently operating in Canada. Taken together, these 20 reactors supply approximately 15% of Canada's electricity needs. Most operating reactors are owned by Ontario Power Generation Inc. (formerly Ontario Hydro), in the province of Ontario. Six are located at the Pickering station, about a half-hour east of Toronto. Four are located at the Darlington site, about an hour east of Toronto. Eight are located at the Bruce site on the Ontario shore of Lake Huron near the Bruce peninsula. The reactors at the Bruce site are leased to Bruce Power Inc., a private operator (see related FAQ). There are two other operating power reactors in Canada. One is owned and operated by Hydro Qu�bec at the Gentilly site in the province of Qu�bec, and the other is owned and operated by the New Brunswick Power Corporation at the Pt. Lepreau site near St. John in New Brunswick. For further information, see this map showing locations and electrical output of Canada's nuclear plants. Three CANDU reactors in Canada recently completed life-extension refurbishment: Bruce-A units 1 and 2 (see related FAQ), and Point Lepreau. There are no CANDU reactors currently under construction outside of Canada (although two units are pending in Romania), and none within Canada (note: new-build projects have been proposed for Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, with Ontario now looking at constructing two reactors at the Darlington site). There are currently 4 Indian \"CANDU-derivative\" under construction. The three under construction in Romania (Cernavoda 3-5), are currently dormant pending negotiation for completion (legacy of the former Ceaucescu regime). Of these, units 3 and 4 are expected to resume construction in 2008 for completion in 2013. There are 6 CANDU reactors (or prototype variants thereof) permanently shut down in Canada: NPD, Douglas Point, WR-1 (see Note 1), Gentilly-1 (see Note 1), and Pickering units 2 and 3 (see Note 2). NOTE 1: Strictly speaking, WR-1 (an organic-cooled test reactor) and Gentilly-1 (a boiling-light-water PHWR) are both experimental off-shoots from the CANDU development program, but they share enough CANDU characteristics to be included here as prototypes. NOTE 2: Pickering units 2 and 3 were deemed presently uneconomic to re-start on Aug 12, 2005. They may still be restarted in the future, should economic conditions warrant it. 1 Based upon the CANDU design but developed domestically within India. 2 Strictly speaking, WR-1 (an organic-cooled test reactor) and Gentilly-1 (a boiling-light-water PHWR) are both experimental off-shoots from the CANDU development program, but they share enough CANDU characteristics to be included here as prototypes. 3 Pickering units 2 and 3 were deemed presently uneconomic to re-start, on Aug 12, 2005. They may still be restarted in the future, should economic conditions warrant it. 4 Projects currently dormant. Cernavoda 3-4 projects are expected to start in 2008, with completion in 2013. Cernavoda-5 project unresolved. In July 2000, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) (formerly Ontario Hydro) announced its plans to lease the operation of its eight CANDU reactors at the Bruce site (on Lake Huron) to a consortium lead by UK reactor owner/operator British Energy. This lease was signed in May 2001. The combined electrical capacity of all eight reactors at the Bruce site is 6,140 MWe, although two of the units have been mothballed since 1998. The reactors at the Bruce site were commissioned between 1977 and 1987. Until February 2003, the leasing consortium (known as Bruce Power Limited Partnership (BPLP)) was 79.8% controlled by British Energy, 15% controlled by the uranium producer Cameco Corporation, and 5.2% controlled by labour groups (the Power Worker's Union at 4%, and The Society of Energy Professionals at 1.2%). In February 2003 British Energy sold its share of Bruce Power to a new consortium of three companies: Cameco Corp., natural-gas transmission company TransCanada Pipelines Ltd., and investment group BPC Generation Infrastructure Trust (representing the Ontario municipal pension fund), for a net value CD$770 million. The three members of this new consortium each own one-third of British Energy's former share (82.4%, at this point in the share-transfer process described above), in addition to one-third of Cameco's original 15% share, bringing the total ownership of the new consortium to 94.8% (31.6% each). The remaining 5.2% is, as before, owned 4% by the Power Workers Union and 1.2% by the Society of Energy Professionals. The consortium also acquired British Energy's 50% share in Huron Wind, the new wind power farm at the Bruce site. In October 2005 a further revision of this consortium was announced. TransCanada Corporation, BPC Generation Infrastructure Trust (BPC), the Power Workers' Union (PWU) and The Society of Energy professionals formed a new partnership, Bruce Power A Limited Partnership (BALP), that will obtain a sublease of the Bruce A facility. Cameco Corporation is not an investor in BALP. TransCanada and BPC will each own a 47.4% interest in BALP and the remaining interest will be owned by the PWU and The Society of Energy Professionals. Cameco, along with TransCanada and BPC, will maintain its existing 31.6% interest in Bruce B and the Bruce Power Limited Partnership (BPLP), which is responsible for the overall management of the site. The PWU will continue to hold a 4% interest and The Society of Energy Professionals a 1.2% interest in BPLP. Day-to-day operations are not expected to be affected by this reorganization. The original lease, finalized in May 2001, involved a one-time payment of CD$625 million within the first six years, plus annual payments that include revenue-sharing and fees for waste-fuel management (CD$65 million in 2003, rising to CD$92 million by 2018, plus CD$25 million per annum per operating unit, with a 50% reduction if the market price falls below CD$30/MWh), and an early termination option of CD$175 million. With the 2002 sale of British Energy shares these terms remained in effect, with the costs divided proportionately amongst the current ownership. The lease runs to 2018 with an option to extend for 25 years. The total value of the lease is reported to be CD$3.2 billion. Meanwhile, OPG retains responsibility for waste management and long-term decommissioning. Until October 2005 Cameco Corp. assumed full responsibility for the fuel procurement needs of the entire Bruce plant; following the sublease reorganization of October 2005 (see above), Cameco's fuel procurement rights apply only to the Bruce B plant (Units 5-8). OPG pursued this privatization in accord with its current generating license, which stipulates that it control no more than 35 per cent of Ontario's generating capacity within a decade of the market's deregulation (May 2002). OPG is a crown corporation owned by the government of Ontario. It is one of North America's largest utilities, and currently operates ten CANDU reactors. Together, the Bruce Power and OPG reactors supply about half of Ontario's electrical demand. Text of the 2001 W.B. Lewis Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr. Robin Jeffrey, Executive Chairman British Energy and Chairman Bruce Power, on October 17, 2001 at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario: \"Replacing Nuclear With Nuclear: A UK Perspective\" (PDF file). Canada has sold eight commercial CANDU 6 reactors to date, and five of these have involved loans from Export Development Canada (EDC) (formerly known as Export Development Corporation). EDC is a Canadian government agency that finances export projects as an self-sufficient, commercial entity. Loans are provided at commercial rates, under OECD regulations. All of the five CANDU loans provided by the EDC are either repaid in full, or on schedule to being repaid in full. The remaining three of the eight CANDU 6 sales were financed in full by the customer country, South Korea. In this case the EDC was involved with South Korea's first CANDU reactor, Wolsong 1, but not the next three (Wolsong 2, 3, and 4). \"Financing Canada's Nuclear Exports\", Keewatin Publications, 2000. The Canadian nuclear industry is a mixture of government and private enterprise associated with the research and development, design, marketing, component manufacturing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Canadian-designed CANDU and research reactors. The top level agency responsible for research and development, design, marketing, and project development is Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), a federal crown corporation established in 1952. Three provincial government utilities and one private company operate and maintain CANDU nuclear reactors: Ontario Power Generation, Hydro Qu�bec, New Brunswick Power, and Bruce Power Inc. In addition, over 150 private companies manufacture components or provide services for CANDU and research reactors. About a third of these companies belong to the Organization of CANDU Industries, representing the CANDU export industry. The industry as a whole is represented by the Canadian Nuclear Association. Either of these two groups can provide more information on their membership. On June 4, 2002, Canada marked the 40th anniversary of the first electricity generated in this country by nuclear fission. The site of this historic event was known as \"NPD\" (Nuclear Power Demonstration), a small, prototype nuclear power plant located on the Ottawa River just east of Rolphton, Ontario, about 200 km north-west of Ottawa along the Ontario-Quebec border. NPD is the ancestor of the CANDU reactors that provide a significant amount of Ontario's electricity today, as well as at sites in Quebec, New Brunswick, and overseas in South Korea, Romania, Argentina, India, Pakistan and (under construction) in China. The story of this historic achievement of 1962 begins shortly before the outbreak of World War II, with the German discovery of nuclear fission. Scientists everywhere immediately realized the potential of this new energy source, and in Canada Dr. George C. Laurence conducted some of the world's first \"critical pile\" fission experiments at the National Research Council (NRC) laboratories in Ottawa. Meanwhile, a handful of French scientists escaped to Britain from Paris with almost all the world's supply of heavy water (about 200 kg), just ahead of the German invasion. They and the heavy water eventually ended up in Montreal. While the remainder of Canada's wartime nuclear effort was devoted to helping the American bomb program, the end of hostilities in 1945 found this country with the second largest nuclear research infrastructure in the world (after the U.S.). Part of this legacy was the ZEEP nuclear research reactor at the Chalk River Laboratories (about 200 km north-west of Ottawa), the only non-U.S. reactor at the time, commemorated in 1966 by a plaque from the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario. August of 1951 saw the formal publication of \"An Atomic Power Proposal\", by Dr. W.B. Lewis of Chalk River Laboratories. The following January a series of meetings between Ontario Premier Leslie Frost, Ontario Hydro (then the Hydro-Electric Commission) Chief Engineer Richard Hearn, National Research Council (NRC) President C.J. Mackenzie, and federal minister C.D. Howe, lead to preliminary joint feasibility studies between Ontario Hydro and the newly-created crown corporation Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL had taken over the reins of Canada's nuclear research program from the NRC in April 1952). In 1954 the \"Nuclear Power Group\" was established at Chalk River Laboratories (now part of AECL), under the leadership of Ontario Hydro's Harold Smith. This handful of representatives from electric utilities, engineering companies, and manufacturers, joined with AECL's scientists to forge the fundamental design of a prototype heavy-water, natural-uranium-fuelled power reactor that could compete with coal-fired plants. Although \"made-in-Canada\" was the overlying goal of this enterprise, \"made-in-Ontario\" largely resulted by default. Ontario not only provided the industrial base for much of the manufacturing, but was also the seat of Canada's nuclear engineering and scientific expertise, as well as uranium production (mined at Elliot Lake, north of the Lake Superior). In March of 1955, Canadian General Electric (CGE, now GE Canada) in Peterborough, Ont. was selected from seven bids as the Prime Contractor for the Nuclear Power Demonstration (NPD) project. The implementation team was now in place: CGE would provide the design work at its Peterborough engineering offices (forming the Civilian Atomic Power Division, CAPD), as well as $2 million in funding. Ontario Hydro would provide the plant site and all conventional equipment, plus operate the plant and purchase the nuclear-generated steam. AECL would provide the balance of funding (the projected cost at that time was $20 million) and own the nuclear side of the plant. The site itself was a spot on the Ottawa River, just downstream from Ontario Hydro's massive Des Joachims hydro-electric power station at Rolphton, Ontario. The CAPD in Peterborough included roughly a dozen engineers each from CGE and AECL, under the guidance of General Manager Ian McRae (CGE), Engineering Manager Ian Mackay (AECL), and Design Manager John Foster (AECL). These were heady days, where design and development proceeded in parallel, and key late-breaking design decisions became the blueprint for future CANDU designs. The most significant of these decisions was made in 1957, when the team resolved to redesign the core of the reactor to better reflect the thinking on future CANDU designs. Instead of having one large pressure vessel, as in American designs then being developed, NPD would assume the horizontal, pressure-tube arrangement characteristic of all CANDU cores to this day. This would make NPD the first commercial power reactor to have a completely replaceable core, and the first to refuel while operating at full power – both signature CANDU traits. This decision also ensured that the manufacturing phase would approach 100% Canadian content, since the specifications now more closely matched our industrial capabilities at the time. More importantly, it meant that international experience would be largely irrelevant to the Canadian nuclear program: our bold decision to be unique also meant self-reliance. Construction continued, and as hurdles and delays were gradually overcome, an Operations group, assembled under Lorne McConnell of Ontario Hydro, prepared to take over and bring Canada into the Nuclear Power Age. NPD began supplying its first electricity to the Ontario grid on June 4, 1962, and reached full power (about 20 MWe – enough for 10,000 homes) on June 28. Ontario Hydro would continue to operate the plant for the next 25 years, even as much larger CANDU versions came on-stream in Southern Ontario, dwarfing NPD's meagre contribution. Today Ontario is one of the largest nuclear-powered jurisdictions in the world. The more important role of NPD was always as a prototype for CANDU engineering. Over the years it was an invaluable test bed for new fuels, materials, components, and instruments – most never envisaged at the time of NPD's conception. Equally important, NPD was the training centre for generations of Canadian and off-shore operations staff. This role began shortly after the start of operation, when a training program was set up by George Howey of Ontario Hydro. Howey was to oversee the evolution of the training and simulation centre over the next two decades. NPD also epitomized the symbiotic good that can come of federal/provincial/private cooperation in research and development. The partnership forged in the early 1950s between AECL and Ontario Hydro (now Ontario Power Generation) continued and prospered – and served as a model for other utilities in Quebec and New Brunswick that later installed CANDU reactors. The participation of private manufacturing and engineering firms (headed by CGE) has evolved into a well-established nuclear industry to which most CANDU construction and design contracts are now channelled. LATEST NEWS: The Canadian Nuclear Society, in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Foundation (now the Ontario Heritage Trust), unveiled an historical plaque commemorating Canada's first nuclear-generated electricity on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the NPD site in Rolphton, Ontario. Visit the CNS website for more details."
},
{
"question": "B.11 – What was Canada's first commercial-scale nuclear power plant?",
"answer": "\"Nuclear Power Demonstration Reactor\", Nuclear Engineering, October 1962, available on-line at: www.cns-snc.ca/history/npd/npd.html. J.J. Whitlock, \"Entering the Nuclear Age\", Legion Magazine, Sept. 2003. In January 1997 Ontario Power Generation (then known as \"Ontario Hydro\"), one of North America's largest utilities, commissioned an independent review of its nuclear operations, following a steady decline in the performance of its older reactors. The report, publicly released on August 13, 1997, despite finding that \"all of the plants were being operated in a manner that meets defined regulations and accepted standards related to nuclear safety\", was highly critical of Ontario Hydro's managerial and operational procedures. It recommended the recovery to excellence of the utility's nuclear fleet, in a phased approach that required the older units at Pickering A and Bruce A to be temporarily shut down (making seven reactors in total; each station has four units, but Bruce Unit 2 had been in lay-up mode for a while previously). This strategy allowed the remaining 12 reactors to be upgraded within the restrictions of currently available resources (human and financial). based upon a performance and business case, recover Pickering A units from 2000 to 2002 - this phase is underway but behind schedule -- one unit (Unit 4) was brought back in 2003; a second unit (Unit 1) is planned to be back on-line in October 2005 at a final cost of about $1 billion; the Ontario government announced in August 2005 that the two remaining Pickering A units (2 and 3) will remain shut down indefinitely, based on a cost-benefit assessment of their proposed $2 billion refurbishment (a detailed examination of the units revealed unexpected additional costs, mainly in the repair of each unit's steam generators). See below for current cost estimates. based upon a performance and business case, recover Bruce A units from 2003 to 2009 - this phase was transferred to the private consortium Bruce Power, which assumed operation of the Bruce plant on May 12, 2001. (see related faq) Bruce Power subsequently decided to refurbish two of the Bruce A units (3 and 4) by 2003. This schedule slipped slightly, with Unit 4 brought back to service in December 2003 and Unit 3 in January 2004. In October 2005 Bruce Power also announced its project to refurbish Units 1 and 2, along with further life extensions to Units 3 and 4. The Bruce 1 and 2 refurbishments were completed in November 2012. The final cost of PNGS-4 refurbishment (2003) was $1.255 billion, and the estimated final cost of PNGS-1 refurbishment (2005) is about $1 billion. The expected costs of refurbishment for Bruce-A Units 1-4 (announced in October 2005) is expected to be $4.25 billion, of which almost two-thirds ($2.75 billion) is to be spent on the return-to-service of Units 1 and 2, and the remainder split between Units 3 ($1.15 billion) and 4 ($350 million). On August 14, 2003, about 50 million people in the province of Ontario and the northeastern United States experienced a massive electricity blackout that lasted several hours. In Ontario all 11 CANDU reactors that were operating at the time (three at Pickering, four at Darlington, four at Bruce) disconnected from the grid as designed. Another unit, Pickering unit 7, was completing a routine outage and about to be reconnected to the grid. Still another unit, Pickering unit 4, was completing a lengthy refurbishment outage (see related FAQ) and was hours from its first re-connection to the grid. Four of the eleven operating CANDU units at the time (three at Bruce, one at Darlington) were able to step back to a lower-power mode that left them immediately available to re-supply the grid when requested. Unfortunately it took several more hours for this request to be established, due to other logistical problems involving the grid operator. When reconnection to the grid was eventually established about six hours after the event, these four units played a vital role in the return of supply to millions of customers that evening. The ability to step back to lower power and maintain availability in such circumstances is a unique feature of CANDU reactors. The other seven operating CANDU units in Ontario were fully shut down. Three of these units (at Pickering B) were older units without the ability to maintain extended low-power operation under such circumstances. The remaining four units (3 at Darlington, 1 at Bruce) were shut down for other procedural and technical reasons. It took several days to reconnect the 8 CANDU units that had been fully shut down (including Pickering unit 7), due partly to the significant turn-around time required to restart reactors that have been shut down to the level that these units were. At all times decisions followed established procedures based upon conservative safety policy. A summary of the causes and effects of the August 14, 2003 blackout is available in the report of the Canada�U.S. Power System Outage Task Force (7 MB pdf). The Douglas Point nuclear generating station, located between Port Elgin and Kincardine on Lake Huron, represents a significant milestone in the technological and economic development of Ontario and Canada. Douglas Point's historical significance lies in the launching of not only Ontario's (and Canada's) large-scale nuclear power program, but also (and, remarkably, simultaneously) Canada's nuclear power export industry. During its career Douglas Point also achieved a number of technological \"firsts\" that made the designer, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), and the provincial electrical utility, Ontario Hydro (now Ontario Power Generation), world leaders in power reactor development and operation. The story of Douglas Point begins shortly before the outbreak of World War II, with the German discovery of nuclear fission. Scientists everywhere immediately realized the potential of this new energy source, and in Canada Dr. George Laurence conducted some of the world's first \"critical pile\" fission experiments at the National Research Council (NRC) laboratories in Ottawa. Meanwhile, a handful of French scientists escaped to Britain from Paris with almost all the world's supply of heavy water (about 200 kg), just ahead of the German invasion. They and the heavy water eventually ended up in Montreal. The end of hostilities in 1945 found this country with the second largest nuclear research infrastructure in the world (after the U.S.). Part of this legacy was the ZEEP nuclear research reactor at the NRC's Chalk River Laboratories (about 200 km north-west of Ottawa), the only non-U.S. reactor at the time. ZEEP was commemorated in 1966 by a plaque from the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario. With the wartime diversion out of the way, scientists again turned to the alluring peaceful potential of nuclear energy. In 1950 George Laurence, then at Chalk River Laboratories, began advocating a Canadian power reactor based upon natural uranium fuel and heavy water - both areas of domestic expertise. August of 1951 saw the formal publication of \"An Atomic Power Proposal\", by Dr. W.B. Lewis of Chalk River Laboratories. The following year saw the establishment of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), a crown corporation with nuclear power development as a major pillar of its mandate. In 1954 the \"Nuclear Power Group\" was established at Chalk River Laboratories (now part of AECL), under the leadership of Ontario Hydro's Harold Smith. This handful of representatives from electric utilities, engineering companies, and manufacturers, joined with AECL's scientists to forge the fundamental design of a prototype heavy-water-moderated, natural-uranium-fuelled power reactor that could compete with coal-fired plants. All but the latter of these goals were met by the 20 MW NPD plant, which started operation on the shore of the Ottawa River, 15 km upriver from Chalk River Laboratories, in 1962. The final goal, economic viability, required a commercial-scale power plant. By 1956 the Nuclear Power Group at AECL was already working on the preliminary design of the commercial prototype. In 1957 the Group submitted its radical proposal of a horizontal, pressure-tube design, motivated partly by the difficulties of scaling up the original single pressure-vessel design of NPD to commercial proportions, and partly by the development of Zircaloy, an alloy of zirconium that enabled the use of metallic pressure tubes in large reactors. This bold proposal not only set the course for Canada's unique line of CANDU reactors for years to come, but also turned the clock back on NPD's construction, then underway. Although NPD's small size made the pressure-tube concept unnecessary, the decision was made to completely redesign it with this added feature, making it a true technical prototype of the CANDU fleet. In 1958 a new engineering arm of AECL, the Nuclear Power Plant Division (NPPD), was established in Toronto for the design of the commercial plant, initially with Harold Smith as General Manager (still on loan from Ontario Hydro). The NPPD also had oversight over the modifications at NPD, in order to facilitate efficient communication between the simultaneous projects. Federal Cabinet approval for Douglas Point was received in June 1959, and 2,300 acres on Lake Huron's shoreline were acquired for the project. Site clearing began in February 1960. The estimated project cost at this time was $81.5 million, with a target date of 1965 for full operation. A number of \"first-of-a-kind\" issues delayed the construction of Douglas Point, and start-up (\"first-criticality\") was finally achieved on November 15, 1966. First generation of electricity came in January of 1967, and full commercial operation was declared on September 26, 1968. Douglas Point pumped 220 MW into the Ontario grid for the next 16 years, gradually improving in performance over the years as its operators learned the tricks and lessons that prototypes typically give up only in their own time. However, the delay in full operation meant that many of Douglas Point's lessons were applied directly to Ontario Hydro's first two large-scale CANDU reactors (each more than twice as big as Douglas Point) at Pickering, first announced in 1964. This early \"cross-fertilization\" of overlapping projects represented the first and most important contribution of Douglas Point's operation to the Canadian nuclear industry. Douglas Point symbolized not only the coming of age of Canada's nuclear power program (and the legacy of bold wartime decisions and post-war innovative nuclear research), but also the entry of Canada into the global power reactor market. The remarkable boldness of the time resulted in three international reactor orders even before Douglas Point was complete: two duplicates of Douglas Point to be built in India and announced in 1963 (both still in operation today, having spawned an entire domestic industry in that country based on heavy-water technology), and one in Pakistan based on a scale-up of NPD, announced in 1964. In Canada, Douglas Point was the genesis of AECL's nuclear engineering capabilities. The Nuclear Power Plant Division in Toronto soon moved, under John Foster, to a new technology park in Mississauga, where it underwent several metamorphoses but today still houses the main plant engineering offices of the company. In 2005 Canada's CANDU reactor remains a competitive and leading design in the global market, with major features that are directly traceable to the engineering decisions at Douglas Point. In 1984 the decision was made to shut down Douglas Point permanently, rather than take on an enormous pressure-tube refurbishment project that was then required (the same fate would befall NPD three years later). The era of CANDU prototypes was over: industrial development had taken over, and resources were best spent elsewhere. During its brief but important career Douglas Point contributed enormously to the learning curve of the Canadian nuclear industry, and to that of operators who went on to fill the control rooms at the Pickering, Bruce, Darlington, Gentilly, and Pt. Lepreau stations elsewhere in Canada. There were many \"firsts\" during Douglas Point's operation, one of the most significant being the world's first use of a digital computer program to control a power reactor. A pioneer in this application of computers, Canada used experience gained at Douglas Point to implement full computer control at Pickering (another world first), and at all CANDUs since. As with the NPD project at Rolphton, Douglas Point demonstrated the symbiotic benefits that can come of federal/provincial/private cooperation in research and development. The partnership forged in those pioneering years between AECL and Ontario Hydro continued and prospered - and served as a model for other utilities in Qu�bec and New Brunswick that later installed CANDU reactors. The participation of private manufacturing and engineering firms has evolved into a well-established nuclear industry to which most CANDU construction and design contracts are now channelled. Douglas Point now sits silent on the shoreline of Lake Huron, lost amongst the sprawling buildings of Bruce Power's 5,000 MW operation (alone supplying 1/5 of Ontario's needs), but symbolizing the genius, tenacity, and teamwork that got it all started 40 years ago. LATEST NEWS: The Canadian Nuclear Society, in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Trust, unveiled an historical plaque commemorating Douglas Point, Canada's first large-scale CANDU reactor on Wednesday, September 27, 2002, at the Bruce Power Visitors Centre near Kincardine, Ontario. G.C. Laurence, \"Early Years of Nuclear Energy Research in Canada\", AECL public brochure, 1991, published by the Canadian Nuclear Society on-line at: www.cns-snc.ca/history/early_years/earlyyears.html. J.L. Gray, \"Early Decisions in the Development of the CANDU Program\", Nuclear Journal of Canada, Volume 1, No. 2, June 1987, published by the Canadian Nuclear Society on-line at: www.cns-snc.ca/history/pioneers/jl_gray/earlydecisions.html. \"The Douglas Point Story,\" in AECL's Power Projections internal newsletter, June 1984, published by the Canadian Nuclear Society on-line at: www.cns-snc.ca/history/DouglasPoint/DouglasPoint.html. Within the nuclear industry, \"reprocessing\" refers to any process that extracts usable material from irradiated nuclear fuel. The most common reprocessing products are plutonium and left-over uranium, to be recycled as fuel in power reactors. Although Canada's power reactor program is based upon a once-through fuel cycle, an extensive degree of experience with nuclear fuel reprocessing exists at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL). During World War II and its immediate aftermath, the establishment of CRL included the independent development of plutonium and thorium processing capabilities. The National Research Council's intent with this program was initially to support the war effort through military fissile material production, and subsequently to extend known fissile fuel resources (then thought to be in short supply). By the mid-1950s it became clear that economical supplies of uranium within Canada were much more abundant than first imagined, and the incentive for reprocessing disappeared. Although Canada's plutonium and thorium fuel production programs were scaled back significantly, the R&D capability was maintained at CRL. Laboratory-scale facilities for manufacturing nuclear fuel from reprocessed fissile material have been used to support the CANDU advanced fuel cycles program (see related FAQ), to the level of full fuel bundle assembly and irradiation under CANDU in-core conditions. This includes not only driver fuel for power production but also \"actinide burner\" fuel designed for high-level waste destruction. The Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) is an initiative announced in February 2006 by the United States Government to encourage the growth of safe and secure nuclear energy worldwide. Expansion of nuclear power to help meet growing energy demand in a sustainable manner, and in a way that provides for safe operation of nuclear power plants and waste management. In coopoeration with the IAEA, continue development of enhanced nuclear safeguards to effectively and efficiently monitor nuclear materials and facilities, to ensure nuclear energy systems are used only for peaceful purposes. Establishment of international supply frameworks to enhance reliable, cost-effective fuel services and supplies to the world market, providing options for generating nuclear energy and fostering development while reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation by creating a viable alternative to acquisition of sensitive fuel cycle technologies. Development, demonstration, and in due course deployment, of advanced fast reactors that consume transuranium elements from recycled spent fuel. Development of advanced, more proliferation resistant nuclear power reactors appropriate for power grids in developing countries and regions. Development and demonstration of, inter alia advanced technologies for recycling spent nuclear fuel for deployment in facilities that do not separate pure plutonium, with a long-term goal of ceasing separation of plutonium, and eventually eliminating stocks of separated civilian plutonium. Such advanced fuel cycle technologies, when available, would substantially reduce nuclear waste, simplify its disposition and draw down inventories of civilian spent fuel in a safe, secure, and proliferation-resistant manner. Development and deployment of advanced fuel cycle approaches for the efficient and responsible use of energy and natural resources. On November 29, 2007, the Government of Canada announced its intention to join the GNEP partnership. At that time Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, explained, \"As the world's largest producer of uranium and a country taking steps to tackle climate change through the development of clean energy technology, Canada's responsibility is to help shape the safe and secure development of nuclear energy worldwide.\" The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada, added, \"Canada is recognized for its commitment to safety and non-proliferation. By joining this partnership, we are making sure Canada can continue to be an effective advocate for those ideals.\" The GNEP Statement of Principles confirms that participating States do not waive any rights, and \"voluntarily engage to share the effort and gain the benefits of economical, peaceful nuclear energy.\" The CANDU design is based on heavy water neutron moderation, but this does not constrain the choice of coolants that can be used. In the early days of CANDU development several different coolants were considered, including pressurized heavy water, boiling light water, steam, fog (i.e. steam with entrained water droplets), organic liquid, carbon dioxide, and helium. Each of these promised (at least on paper) various advantages, and each presented unique challenges. In many ways the use of pressurized heavy water coolant was the simplest approach for Canadian design engineers in the 1950s and 1960s, given the state of knowledge of reactor coolants at that time. A development program of prototype heavy-water power reactors was thus well underway in Canada by the mid-60's, with the 25 MWe NPD coming on-line in 1962 (design initiated in 1955; see related FAQ), the 220 MWe Douglas Point plant coming on-line in 1967 (design initiated in 1958, see related FAQ), and the first 500 MWe Pickering units coming on-line starting in 1971 (design initiated in 1964). At the same time Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) developed CANDU designs based on both boiling light-water coolant (CANDU-BLW) and organic coolant (CANDU-OCR), and in this context the pressurized heavy water variety of CANDU became known as CANDU-PHR. The motivation for this diverse R&D was both the high cost of heavy water and the fear that it would be difficult to reduce loss rates of this valuable fluid. In time, however, the increasingly successful operating experience with CANDU-PHR diminished the interest in these other CANDU variants, and eventually both programs were cancelled. CANDU-PHR continued to evolve to larger and more efficient units, and by the turn of the century AECL had again turned its consideration to light water coolant (not boiling, or \"direct cycle\", this time), and developed what is now known as the Advanced CANDU Reactor, or ACR. The motivation at this time was again the high capital cost of heavy water. Gentilly-1 had a vertical calandria penetrated by 308 vertical pressure tubes, and was refuelled from below the core (single-ended refuelling). Natural uranium fuel bundles were strung vertically within the pressure tubes (similar to how CANDU fuel bundles are test-irradiated in the NRU research reactor at Chalk River Laboratories), and to optimize uranium usage (\"burnup\") the bundle string had to be removed, shuffled, and put back in the core. In a CANDU-PHR this fuel bundle shuffling is achieved with loose bundle pushes using two-ended refuelling. Coolant exited the top of the Gentilly-1 core at about 290 °C and 7.7 MPa, with 20% steam quality (i.e. light water coolant exiting the core consisted of 20% vapour and 80% liquid, by mass). This can be compared with CANDU-6 exit conditions at 310 °C and 9.9 MPa, and ACR-1000 at 319 °C and 11.1 MPa – both with exit steam quality around 4%. The steam was dried and sent directly to a steam turbine, without the use of a secondary steam circuit. This promised some economic advantages that were never fully realized due to the higher cost of fuelling (fuel efficiency was lower than in CANDU-PHR). Due to the use of light water coolant and natural uranium fuel, Gentilly-1 had a significant coolant void reactivity effect (see related FAQ) that led to spatial control problems due to variable and dynamic void formation across the core. Achieving sufficient spatial control was a matter of re-positioning absorbers at enough locations within the core, and employing a control algorithm that utilized reactivity feedback to move the absorbers during operation. Reactor modifications along these lines took place during an extended outage from 1972-1974 when Gentilly-1's heavy water moderator was loaned to the Pickering station in Ontario to enable the startup of its Unit 3. As well, it was recognized from the outset that using enriched uranium fuel would greatly reduce the void reactivity feedback, and thus also the control complexity. These solutions became moot when the CANDU-PHR program proved to be highly successful. The Gentilly-1 prototype was shut down in April 1979, and decommissioned by 1984. While Gentilly-1 represents a dead-end to the CANDU-BLW evolutionary branch, its design and operation did contribute significantly to general CANDU engineering knowledge and practice, particulary in the areas of coolant chemistry, spatial core flux detection and control, space-time core physics modelling, and in the development of a high-pressure poison injection system that became the standard second fast-acting shutdown system on CANDU designs to follow (see related FAQ). Elsewhere in the global nuclear community, boiling-light-water coolant heavy-water reactors have been built and operated in both the U.K. (\"Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor\", SGHWR, 300 MWe, 1967-1990) and Japan (FUGEN, 165 MWe, 1978-2003). AECL also built a 40 MW(th) organically-cooled prototype reactor (designed by Canadian General Electric, who had also designed NPD) at its Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment (WNRE) site at Pinawa, Manitoba. WR-1 was also a vertical-core, natural-uranium reactor, but unlike Gentilly-1 was refuelled from the top (single-ended) similarly to the NRX and NRU at Chalk River. As with Gentilly-1, WR-1 fuel bundles were strung vertically in the core and had to be periodically removed and reshuffled in order to attain sufficient fuel usage. As coolant, WR-1 used a partially hydrogenated mixture of terphenyls called HB-40. Organic coolant offers the advantages of lower cost (relative to heavy water), single-phase operation (no boiling), reduced coolant contamination, higher operating temperature (increased thermodynamic efficiency), and lower operating pressure (allowing thinner pressure tubes and higher neutron economy). Organic coolant also offered the possibility of higher-density uranium fuels, such as uranium carbide or uranium metal, since the corrosion incompatibilities between these materials and water coolant were not an issue. These non-ceramic fuels, in turn, offered the possibility of higher uranium fuelling efficiency (burnup). Work at Chalk River Laboratories on organic coolant concepts had started in the mid-1950s, but construction of WR-1 started in 1962 with first criticality in November 1965. It ran successfully for 20 years as a multi-use research reactor for AECL, while continuing to demonstrate and enhance the understanding of the organic coolant concept, as well as uranium carbide fuel (to which WR-1 was converted in in 1974). In 1971 AECL initiated design engineering of a 500 MWe CANDU-OCR, based on uranium carbide fuel, but this work was terminated in 1973 when it was clear that CANDU-PHR had become the norm. WR-1 was shut down in 1985.\nhas a negative void reactivity coefficient. These features remove the spatial control issues that plagued Gentilly-1, even though both reactor designs employ light water coolant. ACR's pedigree, rather, is the PHR branch of CANDU evolutionary design that has prospered within Canada and abroad. In keeping with past development steps from NPD through Douglas Point, Pickering and other multi-unit stations, and finally CANDU-6, ACR contains about 80% proven components from existing CANDU design, and about 20% engineering improvement. R.G. Hart, \"Boiling-Light-Water and Organic-Cooled CANDU Reactors\", Canada Enters the Nuclear Age, pp.319-332, McGill-Queen's University Press (for Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.), 1997."
}
]
|
http://www.mercatorgear.com/index.php/faqs-1 | [
{
"question": "What is a remote canister stove?",
"answer": "• Conventional camping / backpacking gas stoves consist of a stove which attaches with a standard screw threaded connector to a gas canister. This is a simple and popular solution but it has a couple of drawback; stability and the short distance between the burner and the canister which can lead to overheating if used incorrectly. • A remote canister stove connects the stove to the canister with a flexible hose. This allows the stove to be stabilised with wide legs, and the gas canister can be placed a safe distance from the heat of the stove. Both of these features make it safer."
},
{
"question": "Should I buy a cheap KOVEA brand product on eBay?",
"answer": "There are no authorised KOVEA dealers on eBay. Sellers including Chovin and Tangocloset are not authorised to export from Korea, their products do not comply with UK and EU gas safety regulations and are not covered by KOVEA's warranty. Their prices are low because they do not charge VAT or import duty, they do not ensure that their products comply with international gas safety regulations. Customers in the UK and Europe rightly deserve the lowest possible prices, so despite our higher costs we are currently offering a KOVEA Spider (without igniter) with free UK & EU postage for just £44.00. You benefit from next day delivery in the UK, and have full access to the MercatorGear's after market support, accumulated knowledge and experience from using KOVEA products in a wide range of extreme conditions over long periods of time. You are also entitled to spare parts if you ever need them. You can also be sure that we are putting something back by supporting expeditions and conducting valuable product testing and research. So if you are tempted by a cheap deal on eBay, think again and get a fully legitimate KOVEA Spider from us for just £44.00 delivered. Thanks!"
},
{
"question": "On the KOVEA Spider, what is that narrow pipe near to the burner head?",
"answer": "The pipe is called the “pre-heat” or “anti-flare tube”. It is a safety feature which stops liquefied gas from the gas canister (1) from entering the burner head and flaring dangerously as it decompresses. Cold gas or liquefied gas passes through the pre-heat tube (2 & 3) where it is warmed by the flame before mixing with air at the nozzle and igniting at the burner (4). The anti-flare tube also allows the canister to run in \"inverted mode\" or \"liquid feed mode\" to improve cold weather performance. \"Inverted mode\" and liquid feed mode\" mean the same thing and refer to turning the attached gas canister upside down while operating the stove. This allows liquefied gas to enter the fuel line (1, above). The liquefied fuel then travels through the anti-flare tube where it is heated and evaporates safely (2,3) before mixing with air before igniting at the burner head (4). The canister should only be turned upside down after the stove has been lit for a couple of minutes so that the anti-flare tube is hot enough to evaporate the liquefied gas."
},
{
"question": "Is it true that insulating the gas canister can help maintain gas pressure?",
"answer": "In above freezing usage, insulating the canister simply prevents the external warm air from warming the fuel inside the canister. As the fuel evapourates inside the canister, the internal temperature and eventually gas pressure, start to drop. Without insulalion, the ambient temperature outside the canister helps to warm the fuel inside and maintain gas pressure. If the canister is insulated, the fuel inside gets colder and colder, pressure falls and eventually the stove stops working. In cold conditions, it more effective to gently warm the gas canister with e.g. body heat or a gentle heat source, to help maintain gas pressure."
},
{
"question": "What happens if I warm the canister?",
"answer": "If you warm the canister you will increase gas pressure, so be VERY careful to warm it to no more than body temperature. Canister warming may be necessary in cold conditions to improve performance. WARNING: Only warm the canister with body heat, for example inside your jacket or sleeping bag. DO NOT warm up the canister when the stove is lit. DO NOT warm the canister with a flame. DO NOT warm the canister so that it is hot to touch. If the canister is hot to touch, stop the stove and cool the canister immediately."
},
{
"question": "Does KOVEA make any cheap stoves?",
"answer": "We make a very nice budget canister top stove called the KOVEA Power Nano. The build quality is as good as anything currently on the market. To keep the price as low as possible without compromising on quality, we use high grade stainless steel rather than of titanium for the pot supports, and use a tried and tested “blow torch” burner which produces a powerful roaring flame and gives you a very decent boil time. The Power Nano weighs 90g, folds up really small, and has 4 wide fold-out pot supports for added safety. It is an economy stove made of high grade materials and components. Not the cheapest stove you can buy, but it will give you excellent service and is built to last for many years. Another budget quality stove is the KOVEA Fireman which uses the same smart low-emission burner head as the KOVEA Spider and Titanium stoves."
},
{
"question": "How do I justifying buying a KOVEA Spider to my partner who thinks I’ve already go enough stoves?",
"answer": "• After extensive research, we have come up with some very good reasons to explain to your loved one(s) why it’s worth spending just a little bit extra for a KOVEA Spider. o \"It is safer than a normal stove due to its low centre of gravity, very low carbon monoxide emissions and its anti-flare tube\"\no \"It is very easy to use and is popular with both the guys and the girls\"\no \"We can make really good food on it due to its fine flame control and special burner head – so no more burned pans\"\no \"It can be used in winter so we don’t need to use that noisy and heavy multi-fuel stove when the snow starts to fall\"\no \"It is a great investment because it can also run safely on very cheap aerosol-type butane canisters when used with a KOVEA safety valve adapter (see picture); so it will pay for itself within a year\"\no \"It will last a very long time due to its excellent build quality\"\no \"It is so well designed, compact and versatile that it is the last stove I will ever need \"\no “It is so light and compact that I will even have room in my pack for some of your stuff!\""
},
{
"question": "Why aren’t KOVEA stoves even lighter?",
"answer": "KOVEA has the design capability to reduce weight further but its design philosophy is not to compromise on product safety and durability."
},
{
"question": "Storage: What is the best way to store you stove when not in use?",
"answer": "Make sure your stove is dry and free from food, grease, oil, mud, grime or any other substances. If it comes back from a trip really dirty you can wipe in clean with a damp cloth, or scrub it with detergent and a small brush. Make sure it is then free from detergent and dry, before storing in a dry place. Dampness will not damage your KOVEA stove, but it may result in the build up of grime which could interfere with efficient operations. Remote canister stoves like the Booster+1 and Spider, can be stored with the hose folded up. The hose is very flexible and long term storage will not damage the hose. The only way you can damage the hose is to burn it, or kink it, so do still be care to avoid this. If you stove has not been used for a while, the flame will probably burn with orange streaks. This is a sign of oxidation being burned off, and the orange flame should disapear after a few minutes. If the orange flame persists for more than 5 or 10 minutes, then it suggests that the stove is not working efficiently and may be producing excessive carbon monoxide. Only take your stove out on a trip if you are sure it is working safely."
},
{
"question": "What's the best WINDSHIELD for a KOVEA Spider?",
"answer": "With remote canister stoves like the KOVEA Spider, it is possible to put a wind shield around the stove without causing the canister to overheat. This makes the wind shield set up safe, and also greatly improves efficiency. MercatorGear has developed a range of KOVEA Spider Windshields specifically for the Spider which are extremely light (18g), very effective and made from used aluminium drinks cans. You can also use standard windshields available in most outdoor stores. FlatcatGear in the United States also makes a range of titanium windshields specifically for the KOVEA Spider. We have also found that the KOVEA Spider fits very nicely under the Trangia windshield, and works extremely effectively. By using the Spider in this way you can significantly boost your heating power and flame control. And as the Spider is small enough to fit inside the Trangia kettle, the two are a perfect match."
},
{
"question": "Why use \"inverted mode\" or \"liquid feed mode\"?",
"answer": "• When a gas canister is the right way up, evaporation of the liquefied gas normally takes place inside the canister. When evaporation occurs inside the canister the remaining liquefied gas in the canister is cooled by the evaporation process. This cooling inside the canister reduces gas pressure. In very cold weather some users invert the canister so that evaporation occurs in the pre-heat tube and not in the canister. This prevents cooling inside the canister, and helps to maintain gas pressure."
},
{
"question": "What happens to the stove performance at altitude?",
"answer": "•As you increase in altitude, two things happen. Air pressure drops progressively, and as a result oxygen concentration (the amount of oxygen in a given volume of air) also drops. These impact your stove in different ways. For every 1000m altitude the boiling point of the gas inside the canister drops by 2-3 degrees centigrade according to the Trouton-Hildebrand-Everett rule. This means that you can use your stove at progressively lower temperatures the higher you go. As you gain altitude, eventually the reduced amount of oxygen in the air will start to impact the stove combustion efficiency resulting in higher carbon monoxide emissions. • Piezo igniters can start to misfire at altitude due to the reduced air density. (In fact, they create an electrical discharge but the air is not dense enough for the spark to leap across the terminals.) If you are going above 2500m you might notice piezo performance start to deteriorate. You can counter this by bending the terminal to close the gap which the spark needs to cross. If you are planning on spending time above this altitude it is a good idea to take another form of lighter for your stove (fire steel or flint-based cigarette lighter) just in case. • Carbon monoxide becomes a bigger danger at altitude particularly if you are forced to cook in a small tent due to extreme weather. The reason for this is that the stove competes with humans in the tent for the reduced amount of available oxygen. Unless there is sufficient ventilation this further reduces the available oxygen to breath and for efficient combustion. With reduced oxygen for combustion, the stove produces more carbon monoxide and less carbon dioxide. The resulting elevated amount of carbon monoxide in the air in the tent in relation to the reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is a recipe for disaster. Every year there are cases of mountaineers suffering carbon monoxide poisoning to some degree, and there are occasionally fatalities."
},
{
"question": "How to I use the piezo igniter which comes with the KOVEA Spider?",
"answer": "3. click the piezo several times rapidly while ensuring that the metal end of the igniter remains in contact with the stove burner head. If the stove doesn't light straight away, turn off the gas for a few seconds and repeat 1-3 above. It is important that the igniter is touching the burner head while lighting. Piezo igniters can start to misfire at altitude due to the reduced air density. (In fact, they create an electrical discharge but the air is not dense enough for the spark to leap across the terminals.) If you are going above 2500m you might notice piezo performance start to deteriorate. You can counter this by bending the terminal to close the gap which the spark needs to cross. If you are planning on spending time above this altitude it is a good idea to take another form of lighter for your stove (fire steel or flint-based cigarette lighter) just in case. I want to boil water in one minute flat. • KOVEA understands that rapid boil is the most important requirement for some users. But when you send gas under pressure through a nozzle, mix it with air and ignite it, there are a lot of things going on, all of which need regulating and managing so that you don’t damage your stove, your pot, yourself and your companions. For example, some manufacturers produce stoves with very fast boil times, but this is achieved at the expense of high carbon monoxide emissions. And faster boil times are usually achieved through higher fuel consumption. Boil time is important, but KOVEA wants to keep it in balance with safety, fuel efficiency and minimising emissions. If you want a boil in one minute, reduce the amount of water to 200mls, use a windshield and turn the power on full. You will waste a lot of fuel but it will be fast. • To be honest boil times are only a VERY rough guide because there are no standard tests, and there are many different variables which can impact boil time. For example: air temperature, water temperature at the start, water temp at “boil” (yes, it varies greatly), type of pot (narrow, wide, heat exchanger), size of pot, whether a lid is used, altitude, gas type (gas varies a lot), single test or multiple tests, indoors or outdoors, windshield or not, heat reflector (on the base) or not, type of measuring device used, calibration of measuring device, whether the gas canister is full or not, and whether the gas is fed under higher than normal pressure, whether the gas canister has been warmed or is at ambient temperature, etc. Changes in any of these can change the result by several seconds or tens of seconds. • And here is a trade secret; it has been known for some companies to show results from the combination of factors which most favours their particular stove."
},
{
"question": "And what objective tests are there?",
"answer": "• The most objective comparable measure is possibly maximum gas consumption (g/hr) as this gives you the theoretical maximum heat output of the stove. It doesn’t take efficiency into account, e.g. how good the burner head is at converting that flow of gas into heat, and transferring that heat into the pot. But it is one bench mark which is fairly objective and which can be compared between different stoves of a similar type. • Another source of objective information comes not from the manufacturers but from experienced users writing in blogs and other user generated content. The stove-using community comes up with lots of rough and ready (and some very accurate) measurements which are independent of the stove makers. Independent users often compare different brands using the same method, so they are definitely worth a look to get an idea. • MercatorGear.com would support any independent organisation which wishes to conduct (and publish) rigorous and objective testing of boil times, fuel efficiency, carbon monoxide emissions of different stove brands. We are confident that KOVEA’s products will perform exceptionally well in such tests."
},
{
"question": "Can I toast marshmallows on a KOVEA Spider?",
"answer": "Although it is not one of the tests required to achieve Gas Safety Certification, and KOVEA don't recommend it, if you are careful you can toast marshmallows on a KOVEA Spider. As long as you don't let them catch fire, don't let the goo drip onto the stove and don't burn your fingers, mouth, tent, clothes and other valuable stuff, you should be fine."
},
{
"question": "What is so special about KOVEA stoves?",
"answer": "We make stoves for professional users and for leading stove brands around the world. Users choose KOVEA because of our commitment to both safety and quality. Because we do not compromise on either of these, and because we choose to keep production in high-wage South Korea where we have full view of quality of materials and manufacture, our stoves tend to be a bit more expensive than lower quality products from China. It may be unfashionable, but KOVEA products are built to last for many years and not to wear out or break after a couple of seasons. This is why they are a bit more expensive in the short term, but much smarter choice for the long run. Finally, KOVEA stands for equality, and is the only major stove company with a female chair; Mrs Hae Keun Kang."
},
{
"question": "Does KOVEA make stoves for other stove companies?",
"answer": "Yes. KOVEA designs and makes its own brand stoves as well as manufacturing for other famous stove brands from USA, Europe and Japan. Our reseach and development, and design engineers work with other stove makers to bring the best possible products to market worldwide. International stove brands choose KOVEA because our proven design and manufacturing Quality Assurance (QA) is second to none. That is why the stoves we make last longer, work better and are higher quality than cheap alternatives."
},
{
"question": "How do you know if another stove company's stove is actually made by KOVEA?",
"answer": "That is fairly simple. Look on the box of an MSR or SnowPeak stove. If it says \"Made in Korea\" then it was most likely made by KOVEA. If it says \"Made in China\" it is not made by KOVEA."
},
{
"question": "How do I pay less than £10 for a decent stove?",
"answer": "As in many things, price is a very good measure of quality. Much as they would like to, KOVEA cannot make a high specification stove to ship half way round the world to retail at £10 including VAT and profit for the retailer. To achieve this would involve cutting too many corners in terms of design, materials, testing, working conditions, labour rights, pollution control, quality control, customer service and after market support. I demand the lightest stove known to humanity! Weight saving is an important objective in the design process but eventually other attributes of the stove can start to deteriorate if weight saving is the single most important objective. KOVEA has put a lot of effort into designing stoves which last and which are safe. The materials used to achieve these design objectives means that Kovea stoves are not the absolute lightest you can get. But if you want a low emission canister top stove which is almost lightest stove known to humanity, then we can offer you the KOVEA Titanium Supalite which comes in a 56g and a 60g model. It uses 4-5g of fuel to boil 500ml of water in 2.5-3 mins on an medium (economy) flame setting, and the controls are sensitive enough to simmer and lightly fry without hot-spotting. • We work with adventurers, extreme sports people and the ultra-light community who often come up with great ideas for reducing weight without compromising safety and reliability. But to put stove weight into context it is also worth noting that during 24 hours in the hills or on the trail you need to consume around 3-5 litres of water weighing 3-5kg. And you might get through 500g of food and munchies. In the muddy old Britain you can easily accumulate 100g of mud on each boot and 300g of moisture in your clothes and tent. In relation to these, our customers generally agree that 10g or even 50g of extra stove weight is a small penalty for having a stove which has been designed for safety, reliability, performance and longevity. The MercatorGear 10g Hobo Stove (left) weighs just 10g, and uses 16g of meths to boil 500ml of water in around 7-8 minutes. It is not as durable, controllable, efficient, safe or fast as our KOVEA gas stoves. You can only really cook soup and noodles on it. It is made from beer cans kindly donated by FourPure Brewing Company. But as a stove for an occasional brew it's an excellent bit of ultralight gear."
},
{
"question": "Can your stoves withstand a Baboon attack?",
"answer": "We build our stoves to be very robust by using the best quality materials and the best suppliers we can find. We don't cut corners on quality. The last thing we want is for our stoves to fail you when you are out in the wild. \"Hey guys. I want to congratulate you guys on exceptional quality. We did the 5 day Fish River hike last week in Namibia and on the morning of day 2 our Kovea 1l fuel bottle was stolen by baboons. After chasing them down for about 1km on the rocks all the time having them drop and bite it, they dropped it down the side of a cliff. To my surprise the fuel was still in the bottle and it was not punctured. Luckily we were still able to make food and coffee for the rest of the trip. It looks in pretty bad shape now but did the job!\" Here is the actual Fuel Bottle from the KOVEA Booster+1 after the Baboon incident in Namibia. The stopper is chipped but still works, the bottle itself is seriously dented and you can clearly see two big Baboon teeth marks in the middle."
},
{
"question": "So, can our stoves withstand wild animal attack?",
"answer": "We build them tough, and our friends and baboons in Namibia seem to think so! Thanks again Leroy for the great story."
},
{
"question": "Can you reduce the weight of your stoves further by using more titanium?",
"answer": "• All stove designs are a compromise between safety, performance, cost, durability and weight. All KOVEA stoves have safety as the primary design objective and this drives choice of materials for critical components. • Regarding the KOVEA Spider, there are two reasons not to make the legs from titanium. The first is that it is difficult and expensive to replicate the exact design of the existing stainless steel legs with titanium ones. The second reason is that we could use less expensive titanium sheet material, but this would require redesigning the leg folding mechanism, and burner housing. It would therefore be a different stove and would require additional testing and certification. This would all add substantially to cost. • Another little known challenge when designing stoves is that great care has to be taken when selecting different metals to avoid bimetalic (galvanic) corrosion risk. Aluminium and stainless steel are widely used in stoves, but if the two metals are used next to each other, corrosion occurs in the aluminium due to exchange of electrons between the two metals over time. This can weaken the aluminium resulting in loss of durability, heightened risk of failure and danger to the user. Although few customers and users are aware of this issue, KOVEA is dilligent in selecting combinations of metals to avoid such problems, and to ensure that the stoves keep running for many years. Titanium and aluminium is another combination of metals which can lead to corrosion and ultimately, failure. • It is clear that there is demand for a high-end very light weight remote canister stove, and the KOVEA design team is looking ways to achieve this without making a stove which is unsafe (e.g. by removing the anti-flare tube), subject to corrosion or too expensive. I have modified my KOVEA Spider to make is lighter/more powerful/smaller."
},
{
"question": "Are you interested?",
"answer": "• Yes and No: If you take the stove apart and modify it, you could be doing something dangerous resulting in higher emissions of potentially fatal carbon monoxide, or increasing the danger of flaring or explosion, so we cannot support modifications and strongly recommend you not to make them. Modifications also invalidate the warranty. • But we also admire those creative individuals who come up with innovations. If you have any ideas for modifications which are consistent with our design objectives, and which our engineers could try out, we would be happy to look at these. For example, we are not going to make a stove entirely out of titanium because it is an inappropriate material for some components, (and it would cost a fortune) but sometimes simple practical ideas are the best. What is obvious to experienced users, may not be obvious to our design engineers in the lab, so our minds are always open to new ideas. \"Titanium Spider\" concept uses existing components including titanium pot supports from our successful canister top range. This configuration has similar performance to the original KOVEA Spider. \"Power Spider\" also uses existing components to boost power by up to 50% through faster fuel flow. Note that the burner head is the popular and reliable \"blow torch\" burner which is used on a number of high performance stoves including the KOVEA Power Nano. This configuration is optimised for very rapid water boiling, with good flame control for cooking. In initial tests this configuration boils 500ml water in 2mins 45 seconds, using 5g of gas."
},
{
"question": "Why are aerosol-type butane canisters so cheap compared to standard screw-thread iso-butane gas canisters?",
"answer": "Standard 227g pure butane canisters contain about the same amount of gas and heating power as a standard 230g / 8oz screw thread canister, but for one third or quarter the price. At several degrees above freezing point, the two types of canister are more or less interchangeable. The butane canisters are very cheap because they are made in huge volumes for domestic cooking, BBQ and picnic stoves throughout East Asia. They are also widely available in the west through Asian food shops, hardware stores, camping stores and other outlets. In east Asian supermarkets, a 4-pack typically costs $4.50 or less in the USA and around £5.50 in the UK (from Koreafoods.co.uk). Such general retailers sell large volumes of aerosol-type butane canisters for a small margin. Screw thread canisters iso-butane/propane canisters for camping and backpacking are made in much smaller numbers, use thicker metal and more expensive valves (as they are more highly pressurised). Virtually all stove companies and other outdoor gear companies spend a lot on promoting their own brand of canisters as well. And they are generally only available from a narrow range of retailers i.e. outdoor gear shops and some hardware stores. The result is that although the heating power of the two different types of canister is about the same above freezing, screw thread iso-butane / propane canisters are much more expensive."
},
{
"question": "For further explanation, see our more detailed article: Why are butane canisters so much cheaper than standard screw thread iso-butane canisters?",
"answer": "In above freezing usage, insulating the canister simply prevents the external warm air from warming the fuel inside the canister. As the fuel evapourates inside the canister, the internal temperature and eventually gas pressure, start to drop. Without insuraltion the ambient temperature outside the canister helps to warm the fuel inside and maintain gas pressure. In cold conditions, it more effective to gently warm the gas canister with body heat to help maintain gas pressure."
},
{
"question": "Why does my gas canister cool down when I’m using the stove?",
"answer": "This is because the gas is evaporating inside the canister cools the remaining liquefied gas inside the canister. The lower the temperature of the fuel in the canister, the lower the gas pressure. You can lose gas pressure completely if the fuel falls below freezing (for pure butane) or below around minus 20oC for a butane/propane mix."
},
{
"question": "Do I need to puncture it?",
"answer": "In the UK and most of Europe (except Austria) you can put your empty gas canister straight into the domestic recycling without needing to puncture it. They are treated like any other pressure canister (e.g. aerosols) and are crushed, shredded, magnetically separated, melted down, impurities removed and new recycled steel ingots produced. But before recycling, make sure the canister is empty by running the stove outside until there is no flame or no more gas coming out."
},
{
"question": "What does the KOVEA butane adapter do?",
"answer": "KOVEA has designed several different adapters to allow stoves to run on different types of gas canister. The KOVEA Butane adapter (above) enables the KOVEA Spider to run on cheap aerosol-type butane canisters. Standard aerosol-type 100% butane canister. Cost around £1.30 / $1.20 each for 227g of liquified butane. Look out for the distinctive red cap. Widely used for BBQ stoves and domestic cooking in east Asia. Widely available in Europe, North America and elsewhere in Asian supermarkets, hardware stores, discount stores, and outdoor stores. Best usage in above freezing temperatures. Can be used below freezing at altitude. Butane canisters are so cheap they are usually sold in packs of 4 for the same price as a single 230g screw thread iso-butane/propane canister. Typical use: KOVEA Spider, butane adapter and butane canister making an omelette on a large domestic frying pan in the Swiss Alps at 10oC. The low cost of fuel and the very fine flame control on the KOVEA Spider allow for more ambitious and creative cooking."
},
{
"question": "What does the KOVEA PAT adapter do?",
"answer": "KOVEA \"Push and Turn\" (PAT) Adapter is used for blue Camping Gas-type canisters with a click (rather than screw thread) connector. Application for calculating the optimum number of gas canisters for your particular expedition according to number of people, days, type of stove, level of usage etc."
},
{
"question": "How many gas canisters should I take on my trip?",
"answer": "Our MercatorGear Gas Canister Calculator is designed to help you estimate the optimal number of canisters you will need for your trip. The calculator tells you how many canisters you will need depending on e.g. number of days, number of people, your hot water requirements and type of stove. You can then change various parameters until you find the best fit for your particular expedition. Essential reading for all stove users & group leaders: If you understand the risks, they can be safely managed."
},
{
"question": "How do I know if a flame is producing carbon monoxide?",
"answer": "A safe, clean flame is blue. If you see a continuous orange or red coloured flame at the top of the blue flame, this indicates incomplete combustion, and the creation of carbon monoxide. If you see a flame like the one above (not a KOVEA stove) turn off the stove and make sure that the area that it was in is fully ventilated. If you have been in an enclosed space for more than a few minutes with a stove producing this kind of red/orange flame, turn off the stove, go into the fresh air and seek medical advice immediately."
},
{
"question": "Risk Assessment: What are the dangers of using a portable gas stove?",
"answer": "The route to safe usage in through understanding the risks of using gas stoves and ensuring that these risks are effectively eliminated. • There are a number of dangers of using canister gas stove and these are the main focus of the KOVEA design process. MercatorGear.com has also conducted research into the stove accidents and we have a good understanding about how accidents happen. o Scolds occur from accidents with boiling water and very hot food. These usually result from pans falling off stoves, or accidents during pouring, or lifting up pans with very hot handles. These accidents can be disfiguring but they are rarely life threatening. They normally occur as a result of user error, or accidents with children, dogs, footballs, frisbys and intoxication, so it is important to make sure that the cooking set-up is stable, protected from moving objects, that there is enough room to move around and that the user(s) are in a coherent state. o Minor Contact Burns usually occur from accidentally touching hot stoves. Stove can give serious burns to fingers even several minutes after the flame has been extinguished. o Flame Burns: can come from accidentally touching the flame directly, or from accidentally setting fire to clothing or other material. These range in severity from minor to fatal. Little statistical data has been generated about these types of burns. Accidents with gas stoves result from stoves being knocked over, or from canisters exploding. Canister top stoves are liable to flare dangerously if knocked over. Remote canister stoves like the KOVEA Spider are fitted with anti-flare tubes to prevent dangerous flaring. Cheap remote canister stoves do not have anti-flare tubes and in our view are much more dangerous. o Using a canister stove on top of a lit grill (the canister was heated from underneath). The canister eventually exploded causing serious injuries to the upper body of the user. o Running two stoves in a tent at the same time, only one of which was lit. This resulted in a fatal gas explosion in the tent. o Heating a canister with a candle flame in cold conditions. In one case the canister exploded, causing a tragic fatality to a mountaineer. o Incorrectly attaching a canister to a well know low-cost brand of camping stove. The gas leaking from the connector ignited, and over several minutes the resulting jet of flame heated the canister to exploding point. o Injuries from such explosions include severe burns to hands, face, arms, shoulders and neck. Loss of eye sight can also occur. Fatalities have also occurred, so please be very careful at all times when using a gas stove. • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is a serious hazard if stoves are not used correctly. All stoves sold in Europe and in other advanced markets must have a carbon monoxide warning tag attached to the stove. Every year there are around 40 fatalities and thousands of injuries recorded from carbon monoxide in the UK alone. Around 15 % of these are in a camping, caravanning or boating environment. Generators, disposable BBQs and gas appliances are the most common source of carbon monoxide in such accidents. Camping stoves and lanterns are sometimes identified as the source of the carbon monoxide poisoning, though this is rare. Experts in the field believe that the recorded incidents are only the tip of the iceberg because many serious non-fatal carbon-monoxide incidents are not reported or are not diagnosed correctly by medical staff. o A camper who left a gas stove running in a small tent without adequate ventilation. As the oxygen was used up, combustion became inefficient. This resulted in the creation of carbon monoxide and a life threatening case of carbon monoxide poisoning. o A camper who left an incorrectly set up gas lantern running which resulted in carbon monoxide leaking into the tent. This also resulted in a fatality. Thoroughly familiarise yourself with your stove or lantern before going on a camping trip. Make sure you know how to connect it, light it and extinguish it safely. Understand how long it takes to cool down to the point that it is safe to touch and to pack. Try the stove on low (simmer) and full power and notice how hot it and the surrounding area becomes. Make sure you instinctively know which way to turn the regulator (\"lefty loosy, righty tighty\") so you can turn it down or off in a hurry if you need to. Make sure you know the sound and smell of gas which may result from incorrect connection. Regularly touch your gas canister to ensure it is not warming up. If it is warming up, or is hot to touch, turn off your stove and let it cool down. A healthy flame is blue. So keep an eye out for persistent orange flames which indicate inefficient combustion. Turn it off if the flame looks red or orange. Make sure your cooking area is cordoned off from passing traffic of adults, children, dogs, baboons or anything else that could knock over or disrupt your cooking area. Remember that stoves are still hot for several minutes after the flame has gone out, so don't pick them up by the pot supports. Gas canisters should also be treated with care. Full canisters should be stored away from the stove and disconnected after use. Empty canisters should be stored away from sources of heat as they can still explode if overheated. Ensure that they are empty by running them until no more flame or gas comes out. Always put empty canisters in recycling bins. Make sure you know how to connect it, light it and extinguish it safely. Please do this several times before you leave. Regularly touch your gas canister when in use to ensure it is not warming up. If it is warming up, or is hot to touch, turn off your stove and let it cool down."
},
{
"question": "Aren’t stoves tested for carbon monoxide before they can be sold?",
"answer": "• Before stoves can be approved for sale in Europe (as well as USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, Israel, Korea and other advanced markets) they must meet rigorous safety standards defined by the local gas safety or product safety organisation. In Europe, camping gas stoves are regulated under the European Gas Appliances Directive. This specifies that they must be tested according to safety standards defined by a European technical standard called “CEN EN 521: 2006 Specifications for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - Portable vapour pressure liquefied petroleum gas appliances”. This standard defines the specific safety tests which must be conducted, and the thresholds which stoves must meet before they can be awarded a CE mark. The CE mark is awarded by organisations which are qualified and certified to evaluate and award European safety mark using test data provided by stove manufacturers and by independent testing laboratories. All stoves on sale in Europe must have a CE mark. • Please note: Even the certified safe levels of carbon monoxide emissions are still extremely dangerous when used in an enclosed space like a tent or small hut. • The tag also contains the identification number of the stove, the name of the manufacture, and the identification number of the agency which awarded the CE mark to that particular model of stove. The KOVEA Spider, KOVEA Titanium, KOVEA SupaLite Titanium 56g & KOVEA Fireman canister top stoves produce exceptionally low carbon monoxide emissions due to their unique burner head and flame pattern which ensures very efficient combustion. MercatorGear.com provides Technical Support & Official Spare Parts for KOVEA stove users in Europe and beyond. We hold some spare parts in Europe and can often source other parts direct from KOVEA Co Ltd. Please note that KOVEA items purchased in Europe through eBay are not covered by the KOVEA Global Warranty as these items do not comply with strict European safety standards."
}
]
|
https://www.sea.playblackdesert.com/CS/FAQ/?category=&searchText=&Page=6 | [
{
"question": "How can I learn them?",
"answer": "You can acquire Guild Skills through Guild Points. Guild Point increases as your guild carries out guild missions or the levels and life skills of your guild members increase. Your guild can learn Guild Skills by spending the acquired Guild Points."
},
{
"question": "How do I register a Guild Emblem?",
"answer": "In order to register a Guild Emblem, you need the Guild Emblem certificate. You can buy it from a Guild Manager NPC with 100,000 guild funds. After you purchase a Guild Emblem certificate, you need to make a 'Gmark.png' picture file that is 60X60 pixels within the Black Desert/' folder and set it through the guild emblem register/change button in the Guild menu window (G)."
},
{
"question": "What is a Guild Skill?",
"answer": "Guild skill is an effect that gets applied to all guild members. There are two types of skills - the passive type, and the active type where the effect continues for a duration of time. Passive skills can be broken down into combat and life related skills. For combat related skills, there are skills enhancing Accuracy, Attack Power, Maximum HP, Damage Reducing Skills and skills that increases Siege Weapon Damage Resistance. For life related skills, there are skills enhancing Gathering, Fishing levels and decreasing the chance of a trade item being destroyed. Active skills include the 'Call of the Lord' skill that increases the Maximum XP of guild members for a duration of time, the 'Experienced Cry' skill that calls all guild members to the location of the Guild Master and increases their combat and life EXP gain by 10%. When using Guild Skills, you need [Guild] Pledge of the Blood."
},
{
"question": "Does the fee get exempted if I sell a cash item at Marketplace?",
"answer": "You do not have to pay fees when you sell a cash item at the Pearl Shop for the first time. This applies to all the Pearl Shop Items that you've purchased for the 1st time, and you can check if the fee will be applied or not through the (T) sign on the icon that you've purchased. But the Value Package effect (Marketplace Collection +30%) will not apply."
}
]
|
http://www.football-investor.co.uk/faq.html | [
{
"question": "Q - What bank size do you recommend?",
"answer": "A - Bank sizes are reviewed before the start of each season. See the member's guide for more information."
},
{
"question": "Q - When do you publish the match selections?",
"answer": "A - Match selections are emailed to members on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7pm UK time."
},
{
"question": "Q - How many bets will there be each season?",
"answer": "A - The average is around 300 bets per season for Football Investor and 500 bets for Strike Zone. The Combo system averages 200 bets per season. The season runs from mid September to mid May (approximately 40 weeks)."
},
{
"question": "Q - Do all matches qualify for selection?",
"answer": "A - No. Teams must have played a minimum 4 home matches (home team) and 4 away matches (away team) so usually the 9th game of the season for both teams."
}
]
|
https://elizabethjewelry.com/about-the-artist/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Your prices seem very low, how is this possible?",
"answer": "I have been in the jewelry business since 1988, and this is what real sterling jewelry should cost. Since the increase in handmade jewelry, I have noticed an increase in the price of that jewelry. I do not believe well made, exquisite jewelry needs to have a high price tag."
},
{
"question": "I lost one earring, can you make me just one?",
"answer": "Yes, if I have access to the gemstones. Please send me a picture of your single earring to [email protected] and I will respond to you promptly."
},
{
"question": "Do you do any art shows?",
"answer": "Absolutely yes! Custom work is one of my favorite things to do. Please send me your request to [email protected] or call me M-F 10am to 6pm Pacific time 503-522-4763."
}
]
|
https://nolanplumbingandirrigation.com/smart_faq/if-city-sewer-is-available-at-my-property-can-i-repair-my-septic-system/ | [
{
"question": "Comments Off on If city sewer is available at my property can I repair my septic system?",
"answer": "No, the Health Department will not issue a septic repair permit if city sewer is available to you. You will have to abandon the septic system and hook up to city sewer."
}
]
|
https://www.web-merchant.co.uk/faq_declines.asp | [
{
"question": "Why do applications and accounts gets declined?",
"answer": "We often have said to us \"your website states you can accept most businesses and also high risk, so why did you decline me?\" Yes, we can provide merchant accounts to quite a lot of businesses, however we do have our limits as do the banks that we use. Remember it's not just the business model or processing volume that matters, it's also how you sell your product or service... plus a few other reasons. Reasons why your application may get declined. Sometimes an industry is simply too risky even though it may be legal. When we talk about risk we mean the risk taken on by the bank or processor and is often due to the amount of Chargebacks that could come in that the bank would have to fund if it all went wrong - as well as the risk of large fines issued to them by Visa or MasterCard (often in the millions). How you sell your product or service is the second thing we look at. For example selling only via the phone (MOTO) or only via outbound sales is riskier then through a website as hard sell tactics can be, and often are, used. One thing that often amuses us is when we receive an application for call-blockers (to block cold calls), and on the application they state that their only sales method is cold calling... most never see the irony. This isn't always straight forward. Sometimes the product you are selling may be legal but how it can be used is not. For example we get a lot of enquiries regarding swegways (balance or hover boards) but can not help this industry because even though the swegway themselves are legal, you can not use them on public roads or footpaths. A merchant who has a modest monthly processing volume of say £5,000 and an average transaction amount of £500 might raise a few questions."
},
{
"question": "It is possible that the merchant only processes a small number of transactions each month, or it could mean the merchant is in fact hiding revenue???",
"answer": "A small note regarding this - On the application you will be asked to provide a monthly online turnover. These will most likely be guesstimates as 80% of applicants are new to cards. Because of this please do not over exaggerate these estimates as they can in fact seriously hinder your application. Certain applicants think by exaggerating the amounts we will be more keen to help them. However this is not the case and will in fact make you look riskier. There are certain countries in which acquiriers and payment processors simply can't do business with. These countries may include ones known for corruption or may be more of a political hot potato (a problem so controversial and sensitive that it is risky to deal with). These include Russia, several African nations and more obvious ones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria etc. but also some lesser known ones such as North Cyprus. There are also specific countries from which the banks do not allow transactions. These countries must be removed from a websites drop down list when a customer is completing their order. This is mainly needed when setting up high risk or adult accounts. The banks and processors that we use to set-up high risk accounts like to see at least 3 - 6 months worth of processing with the same bank. Processing history that is shared amongst two or three banks in a short period of time can often mean that the account kept being shut down. It can also mean that you have several processors that you use and we would be one of many."
},
{
"question": "Therefore who's to say that the processing volume you provide would in fact be processed by us?",
"answer": "There are exceptions to this as certain industries, such as gaming, will often have several processors being used at once to spread their own risk. This is perfectly understandable. As part of the application process, and only done once we have received all the relevant documentation back and we start to process your application, we perform four main checks."
}
]
|
https://www.troimail.com/blog/faq/how-can-i-save-on-production-costs/ | [
{
"question": "How can I save on production costs?",
"answer": "It’s a good idea to plan your marketing initiatives for the year in advance, because it can make a substantial difference in the cost-effectiveness of your direct mail campaign. For example, producing envelopes in larger quantities to use over the course of several months reduces the unit cost of your campaigns. Unique direct mail formats stand out in the mailbox. However, some formats, such as die-cuts and unusual sizes, can increase production and delivery costs. The same can be said for metallic inks and special varnishes. A simple format and smart design with a compelling message can be just as effective as something extravagant. Sending duplicate mail pieces to Clients is a waste of money, unless it is intended. Perform a National Change of Address (NCOA) once a year to make sure you have the most up-to-date postal information in your database. Direct mailing to a small group of the “right” people is often more effective than mailing to everyone. Mailing fewer, more focused pieces can help secure better results. Segmenting your list to a targeted audience and personalizing your message to be relevant to that audience will maximize your direct mail response rates."
}
]
|
https://www.compandben.com/faqs.html | [
{
"question": "1What do you do ?",
"answer": "We provide companies who have employees outside their home country with market related and legal advice and services which enables them to expand or better manage their international workforce."
},
{
"question": "2What sort of people use the service?",
"answer": "HR professionals as you would expect, but also Regional Directors and line managers who like to have an independent source of information ."
},
{
"question": "3How does your company get the information about countries all over the world ?",
"answer": "We have an international network of HR, payroll, and benefits professionals, as well as legal advisors."
},
{
"question": "4What countries do you cover ?",
"answer": "We never refuse a country. We pride ourselves on covering countries that other consultants do not reach: Mexico, the Arabian Gulf, and the far East. We always give a firm quote before doing any work. Once we have told you the price, we stick to it."
},
{
"question": "6Do you deal in several languages ?",
"answer": "Yes we have English, French and Spanish as standard in our office and can bring in specialists with other languages quickly."
}
]
|
https://www.howmakemoneywithaffiliatemarketing.com/russell-brunson-funnel-hacks-system/ | [
{
"question": "Well you can consider yourself in the appropriate area… due to the fact that in this effective blog post?",
"answer": "As well as answering several of the most preferred Funnel Hacks faqs. I wanted to address this very first since it is really the initially crucial step to the proces. Was one of the very best business decisions that I made that entire year (yes it is that damn good). How to ethically swipe over a million bucks worth of funnel hacks from competitors. How to duplicate rivals shown funnels in less than ten minutes (which is great). Ways to obtain their exact same clients to buy from you instead (without them also recognizing). You would still find lots of gold nuggets in the discussion. And certainly, complied with by my ideas on the Funnel Hacks expense at the end. This area of the Funnel Hacks training has to do with as detailed as it gets. Below are several of the components that go along with this section. Ways to integrate in ClickFunnels (because ClickFunnels features Funnel Hacks). Fast product growth (so that you can crank out systems as fast as possible). Sales funnels (which mores than a hr of remarkable content). Automated webinars (to make sure that you can relocate your presentations to establish it as well as forget it). Membership website (to assist bring in the added easy revenue month as well as month). Launch funnels (for getting an influx of sales when very first developing your system). You definitely can not ignored all the fantastic Funnel Hacks bonuses that you obtain too. Appealing personality secrets (which are e-mail series utilized to transform). And also instantaneous web traffic hacks (which is the only shortcut to large web traffic). Oh and also I nearly neglected to point out. As well as you get every other feature and benefit from ClickFunnels. But actually buying the 6 week funnel hacks master class was game transforming. But he positions you in a terrific place to achieve faster success. The details is super useful but you are likewise getting 6 months to ClickFunnels. Is most likely among the most effective ClickFunnels bargains that hardly any people understand about. You can upgrade to the Funnel Hacks system and also save a lots of loan. It takes under a minute (as well as will certainly save you a lots of money). So allow me to answer a few more prominent Funnel Hacks questions. And you can enjoy all of the video clips when you enroll in Funnel Hacks. The process might constantly transform (nonetheless I think it has not). As mentioned over, the Funnel Hacks videos and training you will certainly obtain for a life time. Cancel utilizing ClickFunnels (which is something I will never directly do). So if I needed to address your concern after that I would have to say yes!"
},
{
"question": "The result was that a number of individuals who initially learned it?",
"answer": "As well as for many of those you get the full-on training too. You could think about Inception Secrets the trick to converting a helluva whole lot more sales. Be sure to view your primary web page for the Funnel Hacks membership accessibility switch. Below are the vital web links for you to get begun. Along with revealing interest in Russell Brunson Funnel Hacks System as well."
}
]
|
http://www.anarchy.be/faq/secH5.html | [
{
"question": "Lenin laid the foundation of this kind of party in his book What is to be Done?",
"answer": "and the vision of the \"vanguard\" party was explicitly formalised in the Communist International. As Lenin put it, \"Bolshevism has created the ideological and tactical foundations of a Third International . . . Bolshevism can serve as a model of tactics for all.\" [Collected Works, vol. 28, p. 292-3] Using the Russian Communist Party as its model, Bolshevik ideas on party organisation were raised as a model for revolutionaries across the world. Since then, the various followers of Leninism and its offshoots like Trotskyism have organised themselves in this manner (with varying success). The wisdom of applying an organisational model that had been developed in the semi-feudal conditions of Tsarist Russia to every country, regardless of its level of development, has been questioned by anarchists from the start."
},
{
"question": "After all, could it not be wiser to build upon the revolutionary tendencies which had developed in specific countries rather than import a new model which had been created for, and shaped by, radically different social, political and economic conditions?",
"answer": "The wisdom of applying the vanguard model is not questioned on these (essentially materialist) points by those who subscribe to it. While revolutionary workers in the advanced capitalist nations subscribed to anarchist and syndicalist ideas, this tradition is rejected in favour of one developed by, in the main, bourgeois intellectuals in a nation which was still primarily feudal and absolutist. The lessons learned from years of struggle in actual capitalist societies were simply rejected in favour of those from a party operating under Tsarism. While most supporters of vanguardism will admit that conditions now are different than in Tsarist Russia, they still subscribe to organisational method developed in that context and justify it, ironically enough, because of its \"success\" in the totally different conditions that prevailed in Russia in the early 20th Century! And Leninists claim to be materialists!"
},
{
"question": "Perhaps the reason why Bolshevism rejected the materialist approach was because most of the revolutionary movements in advanced capitalist countries were explicitly anti-parliamentarian, direct actionist, decentralist, federalist and influenced by libertarian ideas?",
"answer": "This materialist analysis was a key aspect of the council-communist critique of Lenin's Left-Wing Communism, for example (see Herman Gorter's Open Letter to Comrade Lenin for one excellent reply to Bolshevik arguments, tactics and assumptions). However, this attempt to squeeze every working class movement into one \"officially approved\" model dates back to Marx and Engels. Faced with any working class movement which did not subscribe to their vision of what they should be doing (namely organised in political parties to take part in \"political action,\" i.e. standing in bourgeois elections) they simply labelled it as the product of non-proletarian \"sects.\" They went so far as to gerrymander the 1872 conference of the First International to make acceptance of \"political action\" mandatory on all sections in an attempt to destroy anarchist influence in it. So this section of our FAQ will explain why anarchists reject this model. In our view, the whole concept of a \"vanguard party\" is fundamentally anti-socialist. Rather than present an effective and efficient means of achieving revolution, the Leninist model is elitist, hierarchical and highly inefficient in achieving a socialist society. At best, these parties play a harmful effect in the class struggle by alienating activists and militants with their organisational principles and manipulative tactics within popular structures and groups. At worse, these parties can seize power and create a new form of class society (a state capitalist one) in which the working class is oppressed by new bosses (namely, the party hierarchy and its appointees). As we discuss in section H.5.9, their \"efficiency\" is a false economy. Firstly, and most importantly, anarchists reject the underlying assumption of vanguardism. As we discuss in the next section, vanguardism is based on the argument that \"socialist consciousness\" has to be introduced into the working class from outside. We argue that not only is this position is empirically false, it is fundamentally anti-socialist in nature. This is because it logically denies that the emancipation of the working class is the task of the working class itself. Moreover, it serves to justify elite rule. Some Leninists, embarrassed by the obvious anti-socialist nature of this concept, try and argue that Lenin (and so Leninism) does not hold this position. As we prove in section H.5.4, such claims are false. Secondly, there is the question of organisational structure. Vanguard parties are based on the principle of \"democratic centralism\" (see section H.5.5). Anarchists argue that such parties, while centralised, are not, in fact, democratic nor can they be. As such, the \"revolutionary\" or \"socialist\" party is no such thing as it reflects the structure of the capitalist system it claims to oppose. We discuss this in sections H.5.6 and H.5.10. Lastly, anarchists argue that such parties are, despite the claims of their supporters, not actually very efficient or effective in the revolutionary sense of the word. At best, they hinder the class struggle by being slow to respond to rapidly changing situations. At worse, they are \"efficient\" in shaping both the revolution and the post-revolutionary society in a hierarchical fashion, so re-creating class rule. We discuss this aspect of vanguardism in section H.5.9. So these are key aspects of the anarchist critique of vanguardism, which we discuss in more depth in the following sections. It is a bit artificial to divide these issues into different sections because they are all related. The role of the party implies a specific form of organisation (as Lenin himself stressed), the form of the party influences its effectiveness. However, it is for ease of presentation we divide up our discussion so. Lenin, as is obvious, wholeheartedly agreed with this position (any attempt to claim that he did not or later rejected it is nonsense, as we prove in section H.5.4). Lenin, with his usual modesty, claimed to speak on behalf of the workers when he wrote that \"intellectuals must talk to us, and tell us more about what we do not know and what we can never learn from our factory and 'economic' experience, that is, you must give us political knowledge.\" [Op. Cit., p. 108] Thus we have Lenin painting a picture of a working class incapable of developing \"political knowledge\" or \"socialist consciousness\" by its own efforts and so is reliant on members of the party, themselves either radical elements of the bourgeoisie and petty-bourgeoisie or educated by them, to provide it with such knowledge. While Trotsky's mechanistic analogy may be considered as somewhat crude, it does expose the underlying assumptions of Bolshevism."
},
{
"question": "How can you expect steam to create a piston?",
"answer": "You cannot. Thus we have a blind, elemental force incapable of conscious thought being guided by a creation of science, the piston (which, of course, is a product of the work of the \"vehicles of science,\" namely the bourgeois intellegentsia). In the Leninist perspective, if revolutions are the locomotives of history (to use Marx's words) then the masses are the steam, the party the locomotive and the leaders the train driver. The idea of a future society being constructed democratically from below by the workers themselves rather than through occasionally elected leaders seems to have passed Bolshevism past. This is unsurprising, given that the Bolsheviks saw the workers in terms of blindly moving steam in a box, something incapable of being creative unless an outside force gave them direction (instructions). The implications of this argument became clear once the Bolsheviks seized power. As a justification for party dictatorship, you would be hard pressed to find any better. If the working class revolts against the ruling party, then we have a \"spontaneous\" development which, inevitably, is an expression of bourgeois ideology. As the party represents socialist consciousness, any deviation in working class support for it simply meant that the working class was being \"subordinated\" to the bourgeoisie. This meant, obviously, that to \"belittle\" the \"role\" of the party by questioning its rule meant to \"strengthen bourgeois ideology\" and when workers spontaneously went on strike or protested against the party's rule, the party had to \"combat\" these strivings in order to maintain working class rule! As the \"masses of the workers\" cannot develop an \"independent ideology,\" the workers are rejecting socialist ideology in favour of bourgeois ideology. The party, in order to defend the \"the revolution\" (even the \"rule of the workers\") has to impose its will onto the class, to \"combat spontaneity.\" As we saw in section H.1.2, none of the leading Bolsheviks were shy about drawing these conclusions once in power and faced with working class revolt against their rule. Indeed, they raised the idea that the \"dictatorship of the proletariat\" was also, in fact, the \"dictatorship of the party\" and, as we discuss in section H.3.8 integrated this into their theory of the state. Thus, Leninist ideology implies that \"workers' power\" exists independently of the workers. This means that the sight of the \"dictatorship of the proletariat\" (i.e. the Bolshevik government) repressing the proletariat, who cannot develop socialist conscious by themselves, is to be expected. This elitist perspective of the party, the idea that it and it alone possesses knowledge can be seen from the resolution of the Communist International on the role of the party. It stated that \"the working class without an independent political party is a body without a head.\" [Proceedings and Documents of the Second Congress 1920, vol. 1, p. 194] This use of biological analogies says more about Bolshevism that its authors intended. After all, it suggests a division of labour which is unchangeable."
},
{
"question": "Can the hands evolve to do their own thinking?",
"answer": "Of course not. Thus, yet again, we have an image of the class as unthinking brute force. The implications of this model can be draw from Victor Serge's comments from 1919. As he put it, the party \"is in a sense the nervous system of the class. Simultaneously the consciousness and the active, physical organisation of the dispersed forces of the proletariat, which are often ignorant of themselves and often remain latent or express themselves contradictorily.\""
},
{
"question": "And the masses, what is their role?",
"answer": "Well, the party is \"supported by the entire working population,\" although, strangely enough, \"it maintains its unique situation in dictatorial fashion.\" He admits \"the energies which have just triumphed . . . exist outside\" the party and that \"they constitute its strength only because it represents them knowingly.\" Thus the workers are \"[b]ehind\" the communists, \"sympathising instinctively with the party and carrying out the menial tasks required by the revolution.\""
},
{
"question": "Equally, can we be surprised that this situation is maintained \"in dictatorial fashion\"?",
"answer": "It was precisely this kind of social division of labour between manual and mental labour which helped cause the Russian revolution in the first place! The idea that \"socialist consciousness\" can exist independently of the working class and its struggle suggests exactly the perspective Bakunin was critiquing. For vanguardism, the abstract theory of socialism exists prior to the class struggle and exists waiting to be brought to the masses by the educated few. The net effect is, as we have argued, to lay the ground for party dictatorship. The basic idea of vanguardism, namely that the working class is incapable of developing \"socialist consciousness\" by its own efforts, contradictions the socialist maxim that \"the emancipation of the working class is the task of the working class itself.\" Thus the concept is fundamentally anti-socialist, a justification for elite rule and the continuation of class society in new, party approved, ways. As discussed in the last section, Lenin claimed that workers can only reach a \"trade union consciousness\" by their own efforts. Anarchists argued that such an assertion is empirically false. The history of the labour movement is marked by revolts and struggles which went far further than just seeking reforms and revolutionary theories derived from such experiences. As such, the category of the \"economic struggle\" corresponds to no known social reality. Every \"economic\" struggle is \"political\" in some sense and those involved can, and do, learn political lessons from them. As Kropotkin noted in the 1880s, there \"is almost no serious strike which occurs together wwith the appearance of troops, the exchange of blows and some acts of revolt. Here they fight with the troops; there they march on the factories . . . Thanks to government intervention the rebel against the factory becomes the rebel against the State.\" [quoted by Caroline Cahm, Kropotkin and the Rise of Revolutionary Anarchism, p. 256] If history shows anything, it shows that workers are more than capable of going beyond \"trade union consciousness.\" The Paris Commune, the 1848 revolts and, ironically enough, the 1905 and 1917 Russian Revolutions show that the masses are capable of revolutionary struggles in which the self-proclaimed \"vanguard\" of socialists spend most of their time trying to catch up with them! These last two examples, the Russian Revolutions, also help to discredit Lenin's argument that the workers cannot develop socialist consciousness alone due to the power of bourgeois ideology. This, according to Lenin, required the bourgeois intelligentsia to import \"socialist\" ideology from outside the movement. Lenin's argument is flawed. Simply put, if the working class is subjected to bourgeois influences, then so are the \"professional\" revolutionaries within the party. Indeed, the strength of such influences on the \"professionals\" of revolution must be higher as they are not part of proletarian life. After all, if social being determines consciousness than if a revolutionary is no longer part of the working class, then they no longer are rooted in the social conditions which generate socialist theory and action. Rootless and no longer connected with collective labour and working class life, the \"professional\" revolutionary is more likely to be influenced by the social milieu he or she now is part of (i.e. a bourgeois, or at best petit-bourgeois, environment). This may explain the terrible performance of such \"vanguards\" in revolutionary situations (see section H.5.8). He pointed to the example of the First World War, when, \"even the Bolshevik party did not at once find its way in the labyrinth of war. As a general rule, the confusion was most pervasive and lasted longest amongst the Party's higher-ups, who came in direct contact with bourgeois public opinion.\" Thus the professional revolutionaries \"were largely affected by compromisist tendencies, which emanated from bourgeois circles, while the rank and file Bolshevik workingmen displayed far greater stability resisting the patriotic hysteria that had swept the country.\" [Op. Cit., p. 248 and p. 298] It should be noted that he is repeating earlier comments from his History of the Russian Revolution when he argued that the \"immense intellectual backsliding of the upper stratum of the Bolsheviks during the war\" was caused by \"isolation from the masses and isolation from those abroad -- that is primarily from Lenin.\" [vol."
},
{
"question": "3, p. 134] As we discuss in the appendix on \"What happened during the Russian Revolution?",
"answer": "\", even Trotsky had to admit that during 1917 the working class was far more revolutionary than the party and the party more revolutionary than the \"party machine\" of \"professional revolutionaries.\" Lenin's analogy is, of course, flawed. The factory is a \"means of exploitation\" because its \"means of organisation\" is top-down and hierarchical. The \"collective work\" which the workers are subjected to is organised by the boss and the \"discipline\" is that of the barracks, not that of free individuals. In fact, the \"schooling\" for revolutionaries is not the factory, but the class struggle. As such, healthy and positive discipline is generated by the struggle against the way the workplace is organised under capitalism. Factory discipline, in other words, is completely different from the discipline required for social struggle or revolution. Thus the workers become revolutionary in so far as they reject the hierarchical discipline of the workplace and develop the self-discipline required to fight that discipline. A key task of anarchism is encourage working class revolt against this type of discipline, particularly in the capitalist workplace. The \"discipline\" Lenin praises simply replaces human thought and association with the following of orders and hierarchy. Thus anarchism aims to undermine capitalist (imposed and brutalising) discipline in favour of solidarity, the \"discipline\" of free association and agreement based on the community of struggle and the political consciousness and revolutionary enthusiasm that struggle creates. To the factory discipline Lenin argues for, anarchists argue for the discipline produced in workplace struggles and conflicts against that hierarchical discipline. Thus, for anarchists, the model of the factory can never be the model for a revolutionary organisation any more than Lenin's vision of society as \"one big workplace\" could be our vision of socialism (see section H.3.1). Ultimately, the factory exists to reproduce hierarchical social relationships and class society just as much as it exists to produce goods. It should be noted that Lenin's argument does not contradict his earlier arguments. The proletarian and intellectual have complementary jobs in the party. The proletariat is to give lessons in political discipline to the intellectuals as they have been through the process of factory (i.e. hierarchical) discipline. The role of the intellectuals as providers of \"political consciousness\" is the same and so they give political lessons to the workers. Moreover, his vision of the vanguard party is basically the same as in What is to Be Done?. This can be seen from his comments that his opponent (the leading Menshevik Martov) \"wants to lump together organised and unorganised elements in the Party, those who submit to direction and those who do not, the advanced and the incorrigibly backward.\" He stressed that the \"division of labour under the direction of a centre evokes from him [the intellectual] a tragicomical outcry against people being transformed into 'wheels and cogs'\" [Op. Cit., p. 21 and p. 24] Thus there is the same division of labour as in the capitalist factory, with the boss (\"the centre\") having the power to direct the workers (who \"submit to direction\"). Thus we have a \"revolutionary\" party organised in a capitalist manner, with the same \"division of labour\" between order givers and order takers. As we discussed in section H.5.1, anarchists argue that the assumptions of vanguardism leads to party rule over the working class. Needless to say, followers of Lenin disagree that the idea that vanguardism results in such an outcome. For example, Chris Harman of the British Socialist Workers Party argues the opposite case in his essay \"Party and Class.\" However, his own argument suggests the elitist conclusions we have draw from Lenin's. The problem for Harman is now how to explain how the proletariat can become the ruling class if this is true. He argues that \"the party is not the embryo of the workers' state -- the workers' council is. The working class as a whole will be involved in the organisations that constitute the state, the most backward as well as the most progressive elements.\" As such, the \"function of the party is not to be the state.\" [Op. Cit., p. 33] Thus, the implication is that the working class will take an active part in the decision making process during the revolution (although the level of this \"involvement\" is unspecified, probably for good reasons as we explain). If this is the case, then the problem of the mass party reappears, but in a new form (we must also note that this problem must have also appearing in 1917, when the Bolshevik party opened its doors to become a mass party). As the \"organisations that constitute the state\" are made up of the working class \"as a whole,\" then, obviously, they cannot be expected to wield power (i.e. directly manage the revolution from below). If they did, then the party would be \"mixed up\" with the \"irremediably confused\" and so could not lead (as we discuss in section H.5.5, Lenin links \"opportunism\" to \"primitive\" democracy, i.e. self-management, within the party). Hence the need for party power. Which, of course, explains Lenin's 1920 comments that an organisation embracing the whole working class cannot exercise the \"dictatorship of the proletariat\" and that a \"vanguard\" is required to do so (see section H.1.2 for details). Of course, Harman does not explain how the \"irremediably confused\" are able to judge that the party is the best representative of its interests."
},
{
"question": "Will the party submit to the \"leadership\" of what it considers \"the most backward\"?",
"answer": "If the Bolsheviks are anything to go by, the answer has to be no. Ironically, he argues that it \"is worth noting that in Russia a real victory of the apparatus over the party required precisely the bringing into the party hundreds of thousands of 'sympathisers,' a dilution of the 'party' by the 'class.' . . . The Leninist party does not suffer from this tendency to bureaucratic control precisely because it restricts its membership to those willing to be serious and disciplined enough to take political and theoretical issues as their starting point, and to subordinate all their activities to those.\" [Op. Cit., p. 33] Yet, in order to have a socialist revolution, the working class as a whole must participate in the process and that implies self-management. Thus the decision making organisations will be based on the party being \"mixed up\" with the \"irremediably confused\" as if they were part of a non-Leninist party. Obviously once in power in 1920 this substitution was less of a concern for him than in 1904! Which, however, does not deny the insight Trotsky showed in 1904 about the dangers inherent in the Bolshevik assumptions on working class spontaneity and how revolutionary ideas develop. Dangers which he, ironically, helped provide empirical evidence for. This false picture of the party (and its role) explains the progression of the Bolshevik party after 1917. As the soviets organised all workers, we have the problem that the party (with its \"scientific\" knowledge) is swamped by the class. The task of the party is to \"persuade, not coerce these [workers] into accepting its lead\" and, as Lenin made clear, for it to take political power. [Harman, Op. Cit., p. 34] Once in power, the decisions of the party are in constant danger of being overthrown by the working class, which necessitates a state run with \"iron discipline\" (and the necessary means of coercion) by the party. With the disempowering of the mass organisations by the party, the party itself becomes a substitute for popular democracy as being a party member is the only way to influence policy. As the party grows, the influx of new members \"dilutes\" the organisation, necessitating a similar growth of centralised power at the top of the organisation. This eliminates the substitute for proletarian democracy which had developed within the party (which explains the banning of factions within the Bolshevik party in 1921). Slowly but surely, power concentrates into fewer and fewer hands, which, ironically enough, necessitates a bureaucracy to feed the party leaders information and execute its will. Isolated from all, the party inevitably degenerates and Stalinism results. We are sure that many Trotskyists will object to our analysis, arguing that we ignore the problems facing the Russian Revolution in our discussion. Harman argues that it was \"not the form of the party that produces party as opposed to soviet rule, but the decimation of the working class\" that occurred during the Russian Revolution. [Op. Cit., p. 37] This is false. As noted, Lenin was always explicit that about the fact that the Bolshevik's sought party rule (\"full state power\") and that their rule was working class rule. As such, we have the first, most basic, substitution of party power for workers power."
},
{
"question": "Secondly, as we discuss in section 6 of the appendix on \"What happened during the Russian Revolution?",
"answer": "\", the Bolshevik party had been gerrymandering and disbanding soviets before the start of the Civil War, so proving that it cannot be held accountable for this process of substitution. Thirdly, Leninists are meant to know that civil war is inevitable during a revolution. To blame the inevitable for the degeneration of the revolution is hardly convincing (particularly as the degeneration started before the civil war broke out). Unsurprisingly, anarchists reject the underlying basis of this progression, the idea that the working class, by its own efforts, is incapable of developing beyond a \"trade union consciousness.\" The actions of the working class itself condemned these attitudes as outdated and simply wrong long before Lenin's infamous comments were put on paper. In every struggle, the working class has created its own organisations to co-ordinate its struggle (to use Trotsky's analogy, the steam creates its own piston and constantly has). In the process of struggle, the working class changes its perspectives. This process is uneven in both quantity and quality, but it does happen. As such, anarchists do not think that all working class people will, at the same time, spontaneously become anarchists. If they did, we would be in an anarchist society today! As we argued in sections J.3 and H.2.10, anarchists acknowledge that political development within the working class is uneven. The difference between anarchism and Leninism is how we see socialist ideas developing. In every class struggle there is a radical minority which takes the lead and many of this miinority develop revolutionary conclusions from their experiences. As such, members of the working class develop their own revolutionary theory and it does not need bourgeois intellectuals to inject it into them. Anarchists go on to argue that this minority (along with any members of other classes who have broken with their background and become libertarians) should organise and work together. The role of this revolutionary organisation is to co-ordinate revolutionary activity, discuss and revise ideas and help others draw the same conclusions as they have from their own, and others, experiences. The aim of such a group is, by word and deed, to assist the working class in its struggles and to draw out and clarify the libertarian aspects of this struggle. It seeks to abolish the rigid division between leaders and led which is the hallmark of class society by drawing the vast majority of the working class into social struggle and revolutionary politics by encouraging their direct management of the class struggle. Only this participation and the political discussion it generates will allow revolutionary ideas to become widespread. As discussed in section H.5.1, vanguardism rests on the premise that the working class cannot emancipate itself."
},
{
"question": "As such, the ideas of Lenin as expounded in What is to be Done?",
"answer": "contradicts the key idea of Marx that the emancipation of the working class is the task of the working class itself. Thus the paradox of Leninism. On the one hand, it subscribes to an ideology allegedly based on working class self-liberation. On the other, the founder of that school wrote an obviously influential work whose premise not only logically implies that they cannot, it also provides the perfect rationale for party dictatorship over the working class (and as the history of Leninism in power showed, this underlying premise was much stronger than any democratic-sounding rhetoric -- see \"What happened during the Russian Revolution?\"). It is for this reason that many Leninists are somewhat embarrassed by Lenin's argument in What is to be Done?. Hence we see Chris Harman writing that \"the real theoretical basis for his [Lenin's] argument on the party is not that the working class is incapable on its own of coming to theoretical socialist consciousness . . . The real basis for his argument is that the level of consciousness in the working class is never uniform.\" [Party and Class, pp. 25-6] In other words, Harman changes the focus of the question away from the point explicitly and repeatedly stated by Lenin that the working class was incapable on its own of coming to theoretical socialist consciousness and that he was simply repeating Marxist orthodoxy when he did. Harman bases his revision on Lenin's later comments regarding his book, namely that he sought to \"straighten matters out\" by \"pull[ing] in the other direction\" to the \"extreme\" which the \"economists\" had went to. He repeated this in 1907 (see below). While Lenin may have been right to attack the \"economists,\" his argument that socialist consciousness comes to the working class only \"from without\" is not a case of going too far in the other direction; it is wrong. Simply put, you do not attack ideas you disagree with arguing an equally false set of ideas. This suggests that Harman's attempt to downplay Lenin's elitist position is flawed. Simply put, the \"real theoretical basis\" of the argument was precisely the issue Lenin himself raised, namely the incapacity of the working class to achieve socialist consciousness by itself. It is probably the elitist conclusions of this argument which drives Harman to try and change the focus to another issue, namely the political unevenness within the working class. Some go to even more extreme lengths, denying that Lenin even held such a position. For example, Hal Draper argues at length that Lenin did not, in fact, hold the opinions he actually expressed in his book! While Draper covers many aspects of what he calls the \"Myth of Lenin's 'Concept of The Party,'\" in his essay of the same name, we will concentrate on the key idea, namely that socialist ideas are developed outside the class struggle by the radical intelligentsia and introduced into the working class from without. Here, as argued in section H.5.1, is the root of the anti-socialist basis of Leninism."
},
{
"question": "So what does Draper say?",
"answer": "On the one hand, he denies that Lenin held this theory (he states that it is a \"virtually non-existent theory\" and \"non-existent after WITBD\"). He argues that those who hold the position that Lenin actually meant what he said in his book \"never quote anything other than WITBD,\" and states that this is a \"curious fact\" (a fact we will disprove shortly)."
},
{
"question": "Draper argues as follows: \"Did Lenin put this theory forward even in WITBD?",
"answer": "Not exactly.\" He then notes that Lenin \"had just read this theory in the most prestigious theoretical organ of Marxism of the whole international socialist movement\" and it had been \"put forward in an important article by the leading Marxist authority,\" Karl Kautsky. Draper notes that \"Lenin first paraphrased Kautsky\" and then \"quoted a long passage from Kautsky's article.\" This much, of course, is well known by anyone who has read Lenin's book. By paraphrasing and quoting Kautsky as he does, Lenin is showing his agreement with Kautsky's argument. Indeed, Lenin states before quoting Kautsky that his comments are \"profoundly true and important\" [Essential Works of Lenin, p. 79] As such, by explicitly and obviously agreeing with Kautsky, it can be said that it also becomes Lenin's theory as well! Over time, particularly after Kautsky had been labelled a \"renegade\" by Lenin, Kautsky's star waned and Lenin's rose. Little wonder the argument became associated with Lenin rather than the discredited Kautsky. Draper then speculates that \"it is curious . . . that no one has sought to prove that by launching this theory . . . Kautsky was laying the basis for the demon of totalitarianism.\" A simply reason exists for this, namely the fact that Kautsky, unlike Lenin, was never the head of a one-party dictatorship and justified this system politically. Indeed, Kautsky attacked the Bolsheviks for this, which caused Lenin to label him a \"renegade.\" Kautsky, in this sense, can be considered as being inconsistent with his political assumptions, unlike Lenin who took his assumptions to their logical conclusions. How, after showing the obvious fact that \"the crucial 'Leninist' theory was really Kautsky's,\" he then wonders \"[d]id Lenin, in WITBD, adopt Kautsky's theory?\" He answers his own question with an astounding \"Again, not exactly\"! Clearly, quoting approvingly of a theory and stating it is \"profoundly true\" does not, in fact, make you a supporter of it!"
},
{
"question": "What evidence does Draper present for his amazing answer?",
"answer": "Well, Draper argued that Lenin \"tried to get maximum mileage out of it against the right wing; this was the point of his quoting it. If it did something for Kautsky's polemic, he no doubt figured that it would do something for his.\" Or, to present a more simple and obvious explanation, Lenin agreed with Kautsky's \"profoundly true\" argument! Aware of this possibility, Draper tries to combat it. \"Certainly,\" he argues, \"this young man Lenin was not (yet) so brash as to attack his 'pope' or correct him overtly. But there was obviously a feeling of discomfort. While showing some modesty and attempting to avoid the appearance of a head-on criticism, the fact is that Lenin inserted two longish footnotes rejecting (or if you wish, amending) precisely what was worst about the Kautsky theory on the role of the proletariat.\" So, here we have Lenin quoting Kautsky to prove his own argument (and noting that Kautsky's words were \"profoundly true and important\"!) but \"feeling discomfort\" over what he has just approvingly quoted! Incredible!"
},
{
"question": "So how does Lenin \"amend\" Kautsky's \"profoundly true and important\" argument?",
"answer": "In two ways, according to Draper. Firstly, in a footnote which \"was appended right after the Kautsky passage\" Lenin quoted. Draper argued that it \"was specifically formulated to undermine and weaken the theoretical content of Kautsky's position. It began: 'This does not mean, of course, that the workers have no part in creating such an ideology.' But this was exactly what Kautsky did mean and say. In the guise of offering a caution, Lenin was proposing a modified view. 'They [the workers] take part, however,' Lenin's footnote continued, 'not as workers, but as socialist theoreticians, as Proudhons and Weitlings; in other words, they take part only when they are able . . .' In short, Lenin was reminding the reader that Kautsky's sweeping statements were not even 100% true historically; he pointed to exceptions.\" Yes, Lenin did point to exceptions in order to refute objections to Kautsky's argument before they were raised! It is clear that Lenin is not refuting Kautsky. He is agreeing with him and raising possible counter-examples in order to refute potential objections based on them. Thus Proudhon adds to socialist ideology in so far as he is a \"socialist theoretician\" and not a worker!"
},
{
"question": "How clear can you be?",
"answer": "As Lenin continues, people like Proudhon \"take part only to the extent that they are able, more or less, to acquire the knowledge of their age and advance that knowledge.\" In other words, insofar as they learn from the \"vehicles of science.\" Neither Kautsky or Lenin denied that it was possible for workers to acquire such knowledge and pass it on. However this does not mean that they thought workers, as part of their daily life and struggle as workers, could develop \"socialist theory.\" Thus Lenin's footnote reiterates Kautsky's argument rather than, as Draper hopes, refutes it. Draper turns to another footnote, which he notes \"was not directly tied to the Kautsky article, but discussed the 'spontaneity of the socialist idea. 'It is often said,' Lenin began, 'that the working class spontaneously gravitates towards socialism. This is perfectly true in the sense that socialist theory reveals the causes of the misery of the working class ... and for that reason the workers are able to assimilate it so easily,' but he reminded that this process itself was not subordinated to mere spontaneity. 'The working class spontaneously gravitates towards socialism; nevertheless, ... bourgeois ideology spontaneously imposes itself upon the working class to a still greater degree.'\" Draper argues that this \"was obviously written to modify and recast the Kautsky theory, without coming out and saying that the Master was wrong.\" So, here we have Lenin approvingly quoting Kautsky in the main text while, at the same time, providing a footnote to show that, in fact, he did not agree with what he has just quoted! Truly amazing -- and easily refuted. After all, the footnote stresses that workers appreciate socialist theory \"provided, however, that this theory does not step aside for spontaneity and provided it subordinates spontaneity to itself.\" In other words, workers \"assimilate\" socialist theory only when socialist theory does not adjust itself to the \"spontaneous\" forces at work in the class struggle. Thus, rather than refuting Kautsky by the backdoor, Lenin in this footnote still agrees with him. Socialism does not develop, as Kautsky stressed, from the class struggle but rather has to be injected into it. This means, by necessity, the theory \"subordinates spontaneity to itself.\" Draper argues that this \"modification\" simply meant that there \"are several things that happen 'spontaneously,' and what will win out is not decided only by spontaneity\" but as can be seen, this is not the case. Only when \"spontaneity\" is subordinated to the theory (i.e. the party) can socialism be won, a totally different position. As such, when Draper asserts that \"[a]ll that was clear at this point was that Lenin was justifiably dissatisfied with the formulation of Kautsky's theory,\" he is simply expressing wishful thinking. This footnote, like the first one, continues the argument developed by Lenin in the main text and in no way is in contradiction to it. As is obvious. Draper argues that the key problem is that critics of Lenin \"run two different questions together: (a) What was, historically, the initial role of intellectuals in the beginnings of the socialist movement, and (b) what is - and above all, what should be - the role of bourgeois intellectuals in a working-class party today.\" He argues that Kautsky did not believe that \"if it can be shown that intellectuals historically played a certain initiatory role, they must and should continue to play the same role now and forever. It does not follow; as the working class matured, it tended to throw off leading strings.\" However, this is unconvincing. After all, if socialist consciousness cannot be generated by the working class by its own struggles then this is applicable now and in the future. Thus workers who join the socialist movement will be repeating the party ideology, as developed by intellectuals in the past. If they do develop new theory, it would be, as Lenin stressed, \"not as workers, but as socialist theoreticians\" and so socialist consciousness still does not derive from their own class experiences. This places the party in a privileged position vis-�-vis the working class and so the elitism remains. Ironically, Draper agrees with Kautsky and Lenin as regards the claim that socialism does not develop out of the class struggle. As he put it, \"[a]s a matter of fact, in the International of 1902 no one really had any doubts about the historical facts concerning the beginnings of the movement.\" The question is, \"[b]ut what followed from those facts?\" To which he argues that Marx and Engels \"concluded, from the same facts and subsequent experiences, that the movement had to be sternly warned against the influence of bourgeois intellectuals inside the party.\" (We wonder if Marx and Engels included themselves in the list of \"bourgeois intellectuals\" the workers had to be \"sternly warned\" about?) Thus, amusingly enough, Draper argues that Marx, Engels, Kautsky and Lenin all held to the \"same facts\" that socialist consciousness developed outside the experiences of the working classes! Draper, after rewriting history somewhat in his laborious and hardly convincing arguments, states that it \"is a curious fact that no one has ever found this alleged theory anywhere else in Lenin's voluminous writings, not before and not after [What is to be Done?]. It never appeared in Lenin again. No Leninologist has ever quoted such a theory from any other place in Lenin.\" However, as this theory was the orthodox Marxist position, Lenin had no real need to reiterate this argument continuously. After all, he had quoted the acknowledged leader of Marxism on the subject explicitly to show the orthodoxy of his argument and the \"non-Marxist\" base of those he argued against."
},
{
"question": "Once the debate had been won and orthodox Marxism triumphant, why repeat the argument again?",
"answer": "As we will see below, this was exactly the position Lenin did take in 1907 when he wrote an introduction to a book which contained What is to Be Done?. Stalin stresses the Marxist orthodoxy by stating Social-Democracy \"comes in and introduces socialist consciousness into the working class movement. This is what Kautsky has in mind when he says 'socialist consciousness is something introduced into the proletarian class struggle from without.'\" [Op. Cit., pp. 164-5] That Stalin is simply repeating Lenin's and Kautsky's arguments is clear, as is the fact it was considered the orthodox position within social-democracy. Looking at Lenin's arguments at the Communist International on the question of the party we see an obvious return to the ideas of What is to be Done?. Here was have a similar legal/illegal duality, strict centralism, strong hierarchy and the vision of the party as the \"head\" of the working class (i.e. its consciousness). In Left-Wing Communism, Lenin mocks those who reject the idea that dictatorship by the party is the same as that of the class. Ultimately, the whole rationale for the kind of wishful thinking that Draper inflicts on us is flawed. As noted above, you do not combat what you think is an incorrect position with one which you consider as also being wrong or do not agree with! You counter what you consider as an incorrect position with one you consider correct and agree with. As Lenin, in WITBD, explicitly did. This means that later attempts by his followers to downplay the ideas raised in Lenin's book are unconvincing. Moreover, as he was simply repeating Social-Democratic orthodoxy it seems doubly unconvincing. Clearly, Draper is wrong. Lenin did, as indicated above, actually mean what he said in What is to be Done?. The fact that Lenin quoted Kautsky simply shows that this position was the orthodox Social-Democratic one, held by the mainstream of the party. Given that Leninism was (and still is) a \"radical\" offshoot of this movement, this should come as no surprise. However, Draper's comments remind us how religious many forms of Marxism are."
},
{
"question": "After all, why do we need facts when we have the true faith?",
"answer": "As noted above, anarchists oppose vanguardism for three reasons, one of which is the way it recommends how revolutionaries should organise to influence the class struggle. For Lenin, speaking in the same year, democratic centralism meant \"only that representatives from the localities meet and elect a responsible body which must then govern . . . Democratic centralism consists in the Congress checking on the Central Committee, removing it and electing a new one.\" [quoted by Robert Service, The Bolshevik Party in Revolution, p. 131] Thus, \"democratic centralism\" is inherently top-down, although the \"higher\" party organs are, in principle, elected by the \"lower.\" Without this, of course, there would be no \"democratic\" aspect to the party. The real question is whether such democracy is effective, a topic we will return to. However, the key point is that the central committee is the active element, the one whose decisions are implemented and so the focus of the structure is in the \"centralism\" rather than the \"democratic\" part of the formula. As we noted in section H.2.14, the Communist Party was expected to have a dual structure, one legal and the other illegal. The resolution states that \"[i]n countries where the bourgeoisie . . . is still in power, the Communist parties must learn to combine legal and illegal activity in a planned way. However, the legal work must be placed under the actual control of the illegal party at all times.\" [Proceedings and Documents of the Second Congress 1920, vol. 1, p. 198-9] It goes without saying that the illegal structure is the real power in the party and that it cannot be expected to be as democratic as the legal party, which in turn would be less that democratic as the illegal would have the real power within the organisation. Thus the full time professional revolutionaries are drawn from all classes into the party apparatus. However, in practice the majority of such full-timers were/are middle class. Trotsky notes that \"just as in the Bolshevik committees, so at the Congress itself, there were almost no workingmen. The intellectuals predominated.\" [Stalin, vol. 1, p. 101] This did not change, even after the influx of working class members in 1917 the \"incidence of middle-class activists increases at the highest echelons of the hierarchy of executive committees.\" [Robert Service, The Bolshevik Party in Revolution, p. 47] An ex-worker was a rare sight in the Bolshevik Central Committee, an actual worker non-existent. However, regardless of their original class background what unites the full-timers is not their origin but rather their current relationship with the working class, one of separation and hierarchy. The organisational structure of this system was made clear at around the same time as What is to be Done?, with Lenin arguing that the factory group (or cell) of the party \"must consist of a small number of revolutionaries, receiving direct from the [central] committee orders and power to conduct the whole social-democratic work in the factory. All members of the factory committee must regard themselves as agents of the [central] committee, bound to submit to all its directions, bound to observe all 'laws and customs' of this 'army in the field' in which they have entered and which they cannot leave without permission of the commander.\" [quoted by E.H. Carr, The Bolshevik Revolution, vol. 1, p. 33] The similarities to the structure proposed by Lenin and agreed to by the Comintern in 1920 is obvious. Thus we have a highly centralised party, one run by \"professional revolutionaries\" from the top down (as we noted in section H.3.3 Lenin stressed that the organisational principle of Marxism was from top down). Needless to say, Lenin links this to Kautsky, who \"shows the need for professional journalists, parliamentarians, etc., for the Social-Democratic leadership of the proletarian class struggle\" and who \"attacks the 'socialism of anarchists and litterateurs' who . . . proclaim the principle that laws should be passed directly by the whole people, completely failing to understand that in modern society this principle can have only a relative application.\" [Op. Cit., p. 163] The universal nature of his dismissal of self-management within the revolutionary organisation in favour of representative forms is thus stressed. Significantly, Lenin states that this \"'primitive' conception of democracy\" exists in two groups, the \"masses of the students and workers\" and the \"Economists of the Bernstein persuasion\" (i.e. reformists). Thus the idea of directly democratic working class organisations is associated with opportunism. He was generous, noting that he \"would not, of course, . . . condemn practical workers who have had too few opportunities for studying the theory and practice of real [sic!] democratic [sic!] organisation\" but individuals \"play[ing] a leading role\" in the movement should be so condemned! [Op. Cit., p. 163] These people should know better! Thus \"real\" democratic organisation implies the restriction of democracy to that of electing leaders and any attempt to widen the input of ordinary members is simply an expression of workers who need educating from their \"primitive\" failings! Castoridis' insight is important and strikes at the heart of the problem with vanguard parties. They simply reflect the capitalist society they claim to represent. As such, Lenin's argument against \"primitive\" democracy in the revolutionary and labour movements is significant. When he asserts that those who argue for direct democracy \"completely\" fail to \"understand that in modern society this principle can have only a relative application,\" he is letting the cat out of the bag. [Lenin, Op. Cit., p. 163] After all, \"modern society\" is capitalism, a class society. In such a society, it is understandable that self-management should not be applied as it strikes at the heart of class society and how it operates. That Lenin can appeal to \"modern society\" without recognising its class basis says a lot."
},
{
"question": "Can bourgeois structures be considered neutral or have they, in fact, evolved to ensure and protect minority rule?",
"answer": "Ultimately, form and content are not independent of each other. Form and content adapt to fit each other and they cannot be divorced in reality. Thus, if the bourgeoisie embrace centralisation and representation they have done so because it fits perfectly with their specific form of class society. Neither centralisation and representation can undermine minority rule and, if they did, they would quickly be eliminated. This can be seen from the fate of radicals utilising representative democracy. If they are in a position to threaten bourgeois society, representative government is eliminated in favour of even stronger forms of centralisation (e.g. fascism or some other form of dictatorship). Ironically enough, both Bukharin and Trotsky acknowledged that fascism had appropriated Bolshevik ideas. The former demonstrated at the 12th Congress of the Communist Party in 1923 how Italian fascism had \"adopted and applied in practice the experiences of the Russian revolution\" in terms of their \"methods of combat.\" In fact, \"[i]f one regards them from the formal point of view, that is, from the point of view of the technique of their political methods, then one discovers in them a complete application of Bolshevik tactics. . . in the sense of the rapid concentration of forced [and] energetic action of a tightly structured military organisation.\" [quoted by R. Pipes, Russia Under the Bolshevik Regime, 1919-1924, p. 253] The latter, in his uncompleted biography on Stalin noted that \"Mussolini stole from the Bolsheviks . . . Hitler imitated the Bolsheviks and Mussolini.\" [Stalin, vol."
},
{
"question": "2, p. 243] The question arises as to whether the same tactics and structures serve both the needs of fascist reaction and socialist revolution?",
"answer": "Now, if Bolshevism can serve as a model for fascism, it must contain structural and functional elements which are also common to fascism. After all, no one has detected a tendency of Hitler or Mussolini, in their crusade against democracy, the organised labour movement and the left, to imitate the organisational principles of anarchism or even of Menshevism. Equally, in order that the \"higher\" bodies can evaluate the situation they need effective information from the \"lower\" bodies."
},
{
"question": "As such, given the assumptions for centralised power in the party, can we not see that \"democratic centralised\" parties will be extremely inefficient in practice as information and knowledge is lost in the party machine and whatever decisions which are reached at the top are made in ignorance of the real situation on the ground?",
"answer": "As we discuss in section H.3.8, this is usually the fate of such parties. Within the party, as noted, the role of \"professional revolutionaries\" (or \"full timers\") is stressed. As Lenin argued, any worker which showed any talent must be removed from the workplace and become a party functionary. Is it surprising that the few Bolshevik cadres (i.e."
},
{
"question": "As we discuss in section 3 of the appendix on \"What happened during the Russian Revolution?",
"answer": "\", their role in the Bolshevik party was essentially conservative in nature and aimed to maintain their own position. As Bakunin argued (in a somewhat different context) Marxism always \"comes down to the same dismal result: government of the vast majority of the people by a privileged minority. But this minority, the Marxists say, will consist of workers. Yes, perhaps of former workers, who, as soon as they become rulers or representatives of the people will cease to be workers and will begin to look upon the whole workers' world from the heights of the state. They will no longer represent the people but themselves and their own pretensions to govern the people.\" [Statism and Anarchy, p. 178] Replacing \"state\" with \"party machine\" and \"the people\" by \"the party\" we get a good summation of the way the Bolshevik cadres did look upon the party members (see section H.5.9). It also indicates the importance of organising today in a socialist manner rather than in a bourgeois one. That the anarchist critique of \"democratic centralism\" is valid, we need only point to the comments and analysis of numerous members (and often soon to be ex-members) of such parties. Thus we get a continual stream of articles discussing why specific parties are, in fact, \"bureaucratic centralist\" rather than \"democratic centralist\" and what is required to reform them. That almost every \"democratic centralist\" party in existence is not that democratic does not hinder their attempts to create one which is. In a way, the truly \"democratic centralist\" party is the Holy Grail of modern Leninism. As we discuss in section H.5.10, their goal may be as mythical as that of the Arthurian legends. However, in practice this distinction is impossible to make. If the party is organised in specific ways then it is so because this is conceived to be \"efficient,\" \"practical\" and so on. Hence we find Lenin arguing against \"backwardness in organisation\" and that the \"point at issue is whether our ideological struggle is to have forms of a higher type to clothe it, forms of Party organisation binding on all.\" [contained in Robert V. Daniels, A Documentary History of Communism, vol."
},
{
"question": "If, as Lenin remarked, \"the organisational principle of revolutionary Social-Democracy\" was \"to proceed from the top downward,\" why would the party, once in power, reject its \"organisational principle\" in favour of one it thinks is \"opportunist,\" \"primitive\" and so on?",
"answer": "As such, to claim how we organise under capitalism is not important to a revolutionary movement is simply not true. The way revolutionaries organise have an impact both on themselves and how they will view the revolution developing. An ideological prejudice for centralisation and \"top-down\" organisation will not disappear once the revolution starts. Rather, it will influence the way the party acts within it and, if it aims to seize power, how it will exercise that power once it has. For these reasons anarchists stress the importance of building the new world in the shell of the old. All organisations exert pressures on their membership and create social relationships which shape them. As the members of these parties will be part of the revolutionary process, they will influence how that revolution will develop and any \"transitional\" institutions which are created. As the aim of such organisations is to facilitate the creation of socialism, the obvious implication is that the revolutionary organisation must, itself, reflect the society it is trying to create. Clearly, then, the idea that how we organise as revolutionaries today can be considered somehow independent of the revolutionary process and the nature of post-capitalist society and its institutions cannot be maintained (particularly is the aim of the \"revolutionary\" organisation is to seize power on behalf of the working class). As we argue elsewhere (see section H.2.10 and J.3) anarchists argue for revolutionary groups based on self-management, federalism and decision making from below. In other words, we apply within our organisations the same principles as those which the working class has evolved in the course of its own struggles. Autonomy is combined with federalism, so ensuring co-ordination of decisions and activities is achieved from below upwards by means of mandated and recallable delegates. Effective co-operation is achieved as it is informed by and reflects the needs on the ground. Simply put, working class organisation and discipline -- as exemplified by the workers' council or strike committee -- represents a completely different thing from capitalist organisation and discipline, of which Leninists are constantly asking for more (albeit draped with the Red Flag and labelled \"revolutionary\"). And as we discuss in the next section, the Leninist model of top-down centralised parties is marked more by its failures than its successes, suggesting that not only is the vanguard model undesirable, it is also unnecessary. In a word, no. Vanguard parties have rarely been proven to be effective organs for fermenting revolutionary change which is, let us not forget, their stated purpose. Indeed, rather than being in the vanguard of social struggle, the Leninist parties are often the last to recognise, let alone understand, the initial stirrings of important social movements and events. It is only once these movements have exploded in the streets that the self-proclaimed \"vanguards\" notice it and decide it requires their leadership. Part of this process are constant attempts to install their political program onto movements that they do not understand, movements that have proven to be successful using different tactics and methods of organisation. Rather than learn from the experiences of others, social movements are seen as raw material, as a source of new party members, to be used in order to advance the party rather than the autonomy and combativeness of the working class. The latest example of this process is the current \"anti-globalisation\" or \"anti-capitalist\" movement which started without the help of these self-appointed vanguards, who have since spent a lot of time trying to catch up with the movement while criticising its proven organisational principles and tactics. The reasons for such behaviour are not too difficult to find. They lie in organisational structure favoured by these parties and the mentality lying behind them. As anarchists have long argued, a centralised, top-down structure will simply be unresponsive to the needs of those in struggle. The inertia associated with the party hierarchy will ensure that it responds slowly to new developments and its centralised structure means that the leadership is isolated from what is happening on the ground and cannot respond appropriately. The underlying assumption of the vanguard party, namely that the party represents the interests of the working class, makes it unresponsive to new developments within the class struggle. As Lenin argued that spontaneous working class struggle tends to reformism, the leaders of a vanguard party automatically are suspicious of new developments which, by their very nature, rarely fit into previously agreed models of \"proletarian\" struggle. The example of Bolshevik hostility to the soviets spontaneously formed by workers during the 1905 Russian revolution is one of the best known examples of this tendency. \"The 'glorious party,' when there is one, almost invariably lags behind the events . . . In the beginning . . . it tends to have an inhibitory function, not a 'vanguard' role. Where it exercises influence, it tends to slow down the flow of events, not 'co- ordinate' the revolutionary forced. This is not accidental. The party is structured along hierarchical lines that reflect the very society it professes to oppose. Despite its theoretical pretensions, it is a bourgeois organism, a miniature state, with an apparatus and a cadre whose function it is to seize power, not dissolve power. Rooted in the pre-revolutionary period, it assimilates all the forms, techniques and mentality of bureaucracy. Its membership is schooled in obedience and in the preconceptions of a rigid dogma and is taught to revere the leadership. The party's leadership, in turn, is schooled in habits born of command, authority, manipulation and egomania. This situation is worsened when the party participates in parliamentary elections. In election campaigns, the vanguard party models itself completely on existing bourgeois forms and even acquires the paraphernalia of the electoral party. . . \"The party becomes less efficient from a revolutionary point of view the more it seeks efficiency by means of hierarchy, cadres and centralisation. Although everyone marches in step, the orders are usually wrong, especially when events begin to move rapidly and take unexpected turns -- as they do in all revolutions. . . \"On the other hand, this kind of party is extremely vulnerable in periods of repression. The bourgeoisie has only to grab its leadership to destroy virtually the entire movement. With its leaders in prison or in hiding, the party becomes paralysed; the obedient membership had no one to obey and tends to flounder. Demoralisation sets in rapidly. The party decomposes not only because of the repressive atmosphere but also because of its poverty of inner resources. The \"vanguard\" model of organising is not only inefficient and ineffective from a revolutionary perspective, it generates bureaucratic and elitist tendencies which undermine any revolution unfortunate enough to be dominated by such a party. For these extremely practical and sensible reasons anarchists reject it wholeheartedly. In summary, vanguard parties have been proven to be less than effective in a revolutionary sense. Their top-down centralised structure is simply not responsive enough to the needs of social struggle and so usually remain out of touch with such movements, spending most of their time trying to catch up with them. As we discuss in the next section, the only thing vanguard parties are effective at is to supplant the diversity produced and required by revolutionary movements with the drab conformity produced by centralisation and to replace popular power and freedom with party power and tyranny. He quotes Krupskaya on these party bureaucrats, the \"committeemen.\" Krupskaya argues that \"as a rule\" they \"did not recognise any party democracy\" and \"did not want any innovations. The 'committeeman' did not desire, and did not know how to, adapt himself to rapidly changing conditions.\" [quoted by Trotsky, Op. Cit., p. 101] This conservatism played havoc in the party during 1917, incidentally. It would be no exaggeration to argue that the Russian revolution occurred in spite of, rather than because of, Bolshevik organisational principles (see next section). These principles, however, came into their own once the party had seized power, ensuring the consolidation of bureaucratic rule by an elite. That a vanguard party helps to produces a bureaucratic regime once in power should not come as a surprise."
},
{
"question": "If the party, to use Trotsky's expression, exhibits a \"caste tendency of the committeemen\" can we be surprised if once in power it reproduces such a tendency in the state it is now the master of?",
"answer": "[Op. Cit., p. 102] And this \"tendency\" can be seen today in the multitude of Trotskyist sects that exist. In spite of the almost ritualistic assertions that vanguard parties are \"the most democratic the world has seen,\" an army of ex-members, expelled dissidents and disgruntled members testify that they do not live up to the hype. They argue that most, if not all, \"vanguard\" parties are not \"democratic centralist\" but are, in fact, \"bureaucratic centralist.\" Within the party, in other words, a bureaucratic clique controls it from the top-down with little democratic control, never mind participation. For anarchists, this is hardly surprising. The reasons why this continually happens are rooted in the nature of \"democratic centralism\" itself. Firstly, the assumption of \"democratic centralism\" is that the membership elect a leadership and give them the power to decide policy between conferences and congresses. This has a subtle impact on the membership, as it is assumed that the leadership has a special insight into social problems above and beyond that of anyone else, otherwise they would not have been elected to such an important position. Thus many in the membership come to believe that disagreements with the leadership's analysis, even before they had been clearly articulated, are liable to be wrong. Doubt dares not speak its name. Unquestioning belief in the party leadership has been an all to common recurring theme in many accounts of vanguard parties. Conformity within such parties is also reinforced by the intense activism expected by members, particularly leading activists and full-time members. Paradoxically, the more deeply people participate in activism, the harder it becomes to reflect on what they are doing. The unrelenting pace often induces exhaustion and depression, while making it harder to \"think your way out\" -- too many commitments have been made and too little time is left over from party activity for reflection. Moreover, high levels of activism prevent many, particularly the most committed, from having a personal life outside their role as party members. This high-speed political existence assure that rival social networks atrophy through neglect, so ensuring that the party line is the only one which members get exposed to. Members tend to leave, typically, because of exhaustion, crisis, even despair rather than as the result of rational reflection and conscious decision. In fact, the intense levels of activism means that members are bombarded with party propaganda, are in endless party meetings, or spend time reading party literature and so, by virtue of the fact that there is not enough time to read anything, members end up reading nothing but party publications. Most points of contact with the external world are eliminated or drastically curtailed. Indeed, such alternative sources of information and such thinking is regularly dismissed as being contaminated by bourgeois influences. This often goes so far as to label those who question any aspect of the party's analysis revisionists or deviationists, bending to the \"pressures of capitalism,\" and are usually driven from the ranks as heretics. All this is almost always combined with contempt for all other organisations on the Left (indeed, the closer they are to the party's own ideological position the more likely they are to be the targets of abuse). It should also be borne in mind that Leninist parties also view themselves as vitally important to the success of any future revolution. This cannot help but reinforce the tendency to view dissent as something which automatically imperils the future of the planet and so something which must be combated at all costs. As Lenin stressed an a polemic directed to the international communist movement in 1920, \"[w]hoever brings about even the slightest weakening of the iron discipline of the party of the proletariat (especially during its dictatorship) is actually aiding the bourgeoisie against the proletariat.\" [Collected Works, vol. 31, p. 45] As can be seen, Lenin stresses the importance of \"iron discipline\" at all times, not only during the revolution when \"the party\" is applying \"its dictatorship\" (see section H.3.8 for more on this aspect of Leninism). This provides a justification of whatever measures are required to restore the illusion of unanimity, including the trampling underfoot of whatever rights the membership may have on paper and the imposition of any decisions the leadership considers as essential between conferences. Fourthly, and more subtly, it is well known that when people take a public position in defence of a proposition, there is then a strong tendency for their private attitudes to shift so that they harmonise with their public behaviour. It is difficult to say one thing in public and hold to a set of private beliefs at variance with what is publicly expressed. In short, if people tell others that they support X (for whatever reason), they will slowly begin to change their own opinions and, indeed, internally come to support X. The more public such declarations have been, the more likely it is that such a shift will take place. This has been confirmed by empirical research (see R. Cialdini, Influence: Science and Practice). This suggests that if, in the name of democratic centralism, party members publicly uphold the party line, it becomes increasingly difficult to hold a private belief at variance with publicly expressed opinions. The evidence suggests that it is not possible to have a group of people presenting a conformist image to society at large while maintaining an inner party regime characterised by frank and full discussion. Conformity in public tends to equal conformity in private. So given what is now known of social influence, \"democratic centralism\" is almost certainly destined to prevent genuine internal discussion. This is sadly all too often confirmed in the internal regimes of vanguard parties, where debate is often narrowly focused on a few minor issues of emphasis rather than fundamental issues of policy and theory. The modern day effectiveness of the vanguard party can be seen by the strange fact that many Leninists fail to join any of the existing parties due to their bureaucratic internal organisation and that many members are expelled (or leave in disgust) due to their attempts to make them more democratic."
},
{
"question": "Why are so many Leninists ex-members of vanguard parties, desperately trying to find an actual party which matches their own vision of democratic centralism rather than the bureaucratic centralism which seems the norm?",
"answer": "\"These methods have been disastrous for the SWP in a number of ways: Each new perspective requires a new cadre (below the level of the CC), so the existing cadre are actively marginalised in the party. In this way, the SWP has failed to build a stable and experienced cadre capable of acting independently of the leadership. Successive layers of cadres have been driven into passivity, and even out of the revolutionary movement altogether. The result is the loss of hundreds of potential cadres. Instead of appraising the real, uneven development of individual cadres, the history of the party is written in terms of a star system (comrades currently favoured by the party) and a demonology (the 'renegades' who are brushed aside with each turn of the party). As a result of this systematic dissolution of the cadre, the CC grows ever more remote from the membership and increasingly bureaucratic in its methods. In recent years the national committee has been abolished (it obediently voted for its own dissolution, on the recommendation of the CC), to be replaced by party councils made up of those comrades active at any one time (i.e. those who already agree with current perspectives); district committees are appointed rather than elected; the CC monopolise all information concerning the party, so that it is impossible for members to know much about what happens in the party outside their own branch; the CC give a distorted account of events rather than admit their mistakes . . . history is rewritten to reinforce the prestige of the CC . . . The outcome is a party whose conferences have no democratic function, but serve only to orientate party activists to carry out perspectives drawn up before the delegates even set out from their branches. At every level of the party, strategy and tactics are presented from the top down, as pre-digested instructions for action. At every level, the comrades 'below' are seen only as a passive mass to be shifted into action, rather than as a source of new initiatives.\" Some of these critics of Leninism do not give up hope and still look for a truly democratic centralist party rather than the bureaucratic centralist ones which seem so common. For example, our group of ex-SWP dissidents argue that \"[a]nybody who has spent time involved in 'Leninist' organisations will have come across workers who agree with Marxist politics but refuse to join the party because they believe it to be undemocratic and authoritarian. Many draw the conclusion that Leninism itself is at fault, as every organisation that proclaims itself Leninist appears to follow the same pattern.\" [Lenin vs. the SWP: Bureaucratic Centralism Or Democratic Centralism?] This is a common refrain with Leninists -- when reality says one thing and the theory another, it must be reality that is at fault. Yes, every Leninist organisation may be bureaucratic and authoritarian but it is not the theory's fault that those who apply it are not capable of actually doing so successfully. Such an application of scientific principles by the followers of \"scientific socialism\" is worthy of note -- obviously the usual scientific method of generalising from facts to produce a theory is inapplicable when evaluating \"scientific socialism\" itself. However, Rather than ponder the possibility that \"democratic centralism\" does not actually work and automatically generates the \"bureaucratic centralism,\" they point to the example of the Russian revolution and the original Bolshevik party as proof of the validity of their hopes. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to argue that the only reason people take the vanguard party organisational structure seriously is the apparent success of the Bolsheviks in the Russian revolution."
},
{
"question": "However, as noted above, even the Bolshevik party was subject to bureaucratic tendencies and as we discuss in the section 3 of the appendix on \"What happened during the Russian Revolution?",
"answer": "\", the experience of the 1917 Russian Revolutions disprove the effectiveness of \"vanguard\" style parties. The Bolshevik party of 1917 was a totally different form of organisation than the ideal \"democratic centralist\" type argued for by Lenin in 1902 and 1920. As a model of revolutionary organisation, the \"vanguardist\" one has been proven false rather than confirmed by the experience of the Russian revolution. Insofar as the Bolshevik party was effective, it operated in a non-vanguardist way and insofar as it did operate in such a manner, it held back the struggle."
}
]
|
http://insight.org/connect/contact-us/faqs/downloading-mp3s | [
{
"question": "How do I download my MP3s?",
"answer": "Please log in to your account by going to the Account menu at the top of the store page and click on Login. Enter your username and password. Return to the Account menu and choose My Downloads from the dropdown menu. Find the message purchased in the Your Downloads list, click on Download and if asked, choose to save the file in your Downloads folder or another location. Once the file is saved to your computer, you can open it with your preferred media player. If the file plays in a browser plugin but you want to download and save your file, you can right-click the file's download button and then select \"Save Link As...\" or \"Save Target As...\" to choose a location. If you purchased a product that contains more than one file (of any type) you will have the option of downloading it as a single compressed .zip file. Usually the .zip file for the series will appear first in the list of downloads available followed by the individual messages. You can download this .zip file to a location on your computer and it contains all of the files associated with the product. Once downloaded go to the location where the file was downloaded to and unzip the file. To do this on a Windows computer right-click the folder and click \"Extract All\" and then follow the instructions. There are a small number of sets available only as .zip files. There is an alert on those products in the store. If you have attempted to download your files and continue to experience any problems, please contact us at (866) 907-3955."
},
{
"question": "Why are my MP3s not showing on the download page?",
"answer": "If your MP3s are not showing up when you log in, try logging out and logging back in. This will refresh your download page. If you continue to experience problems, please call us at 1-866-907-3955. I regularly listen to Pastor Swindoll's lectures. I am recording them, then I visit the sick and those who have not yet heard, to share with them the good word."
}
]
|
https://mollymookshores.com.au/mollymook-accommodation-faq/ | [
{
"question": "Q: Do you have undercover parking?",
"answer": "A: No, but we have onsite parking. A: Yes, all rooms at Mollymook Shores are non-smoking."
},
{
"question": "Q: Do you have room service?",
"answer": "A: Yes, for breakfast is served to the room. A: Yes, we have a pool and BBQ area. A: Our Motel is conveniently located opposite Mollymook Golf Club where diners can take in the wonderful view over Mollymook beach from the Bistro. But we are also no more than 5 minutes from a wonderful selection of local restaurants and 10 minutes from historic Milton that have a varied and popular restaurant precinct including Tallwood, Rick Steins and St Isidore. A: Yes, 10 Channels in all rooms. A: Cancellations policy varies for different periods – please check these at the time of booking."
},
{
"question": "Q: How do I guarantee by booking?",
"answer": "A: Credit card details are required to secure a room booking and that is charged at the time of booking. Bookings During Peak periods bookings in excess of one night are required to pay a 50% deposit."
}
]
|
http://clantonsqualityawnings.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60:if-i-purchase-a-traditional-patio-awning-can-the-frame-be-dismantled-for-the-winter-months&catid=34:general-faq&Itemid=41 | [
{
"question": "You are here: Home Frequently Asked Questions If I purchase a traditional patio awning, can the frame be dismantled for the winter months?",
"answer": "Yes, it can. However, it is important that you inform us of this requirement, so that the awning is designed for this purpose and the proper slip fittings are used."
}
]
|
https://www.injurytriallawyer.com/faqs/are-minor-head-injuries-worth-being-concerned-about-when-it-comes-to-traumatic-brain-injury.cfm | [
{
"question": "Should I be concerned about minor head injuries?",
"answer": "As we’ve seen, there has been a constant increase in the focus on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States over the past decade or so. Medical experts have expanded their studies of TBIs and nationwide organizations have donated millions and millions of dollars for additional research. And as a result of this focus, we are beginning to learn even more about the potential long-term effects that can be devastating to victims of traumatic brain injuries. Thanks to the numerous studies that have been done on the causes and effects of traumatic brain injuries, we know how these injuries can be life changing for victims and their loved ones. Even when properly treated, traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term brain damage, emotional distress, depression, and even death. As Stevenson points out here, the education and awareness of TBI’s and the long-term effects is one of the most critical components to progress in preventing and reducing the collateral damage of these injuries. But there are a number of common misconceptions when it comes to diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injuries. A \"minor traumatic brain injury\" is a misnomer. The term \"minor\" usually refers to the absence of significant clinical findings (like fracture or impalement) and the absence of imaging findings (on MRI or CT scan). But the symptoms form a minor TBI can be debilitating. Some physicians who treat minor TBI patients report that the minor brain injury is worse than a significant TBI in the sense that the patient will usually have just enough awareness to recognize their symptoms (like cognitive difficulties, memory problems, personality changes, etc.). A person with a minor traumatic brain injury may also face problems with family members and friends who do not recognize the injury at all because the person appears to be fine on the surface. In most minor TBI cases, the victim should be evaluated by a competent neurologist experienced with minor TBI patients and a neuropsychologist who is trained to test for the loss and/or impairment of brain function caused by a minor traumatic brain injury. While traumatic brain injuries are quite common among motor vehicle accident victims, the prevalence of these injuries is discussed in the world of sports, where athletes are very high risk when it comes to TBI. Often times, the desire to continue competing as an athlete can conflict with the best-interests of victims of traumatic brain injuries. Conversely, the same is true for non-athletes who are anxious to carry on with their everyday lives. The classification of traumatic brain injuries can make the recovery process and return to a normal life confusing and complex. Concussions are typically categorized as a ‘mild’ TBI because in comparison to other categories, the physical trauma to the brain is less severe. But the damage that is caused by these injuries should never be overlooked, especially during the recovery process. In fact, victims who suffer from traumatic brain injuries are considered extremely fragile during the weeks and even months following the injury. This recovery period actually increases the risk of further injuries and long-term effects, including Second Impact Syndrome (SIS). SIS is a serious form of injury that refers to a person who suffers an additional TBI while recovering from a previous one. While SIS is not a frequent occurrence, the long-term effects that can result from it are serious and sometimes fatal. Even in nonfatal instances of SIS, the victim typically experiences long-term brain damage and emotional distress, including depression. Traumatic brain injuries can be utterly devastating to both victims and their loved ones, especially in accidental cases involving children. Anyone who sustains a TBI should consult with a medical professional to determine appropriate treatment options, as most TBIs are different in some way. As we mentioned in this article, do not participate in heavy physical activity during the recovery process to avoid suffering from second impact syndrome (SIS). If you suffer a TBI as a result of the negligence of another person, it is important that you immediately consult with a brain injury attorney."
}
]
|
https://www.jennycraig.com.au/blog/lifestyle-and-wellness/hints-and-tips/rapid-results-faqs/ | [
{
"question": "What is the Rapid Results program?",
"answer": "It is an innovative science-based program that leverages the body clock’s natural circadian rhythm to help regulate metabolism and support healthy weight management. Recent studies have shown that each cell of our body contains biological clocks that follow a unique daily 24-hour cycle, called a circadian rhythm. The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was recently awarded to three American scientists who discovered the circadian rhythm gene. From this research, we have learned that our internal network of body clocks dictates when to sleep, awaken and eat. The Rapid Results program was designed with this science in mind, taking advantage of our natural metabolism and ability to burn kilojoules when it’s most effective. Members who completed the Rapid Results program lost up to 7 kilograms in the first four weeks. The average weight loss in the study was 5.27 kilograms for those who completed the program."
},
{
"question": "Who can participate in the Rapid Results program?",
"answer": "You can sign up for Rapid Results if you are 18 years and older. If you are breastfeeding, or have diabetes, then Rapid Results is not right for you and you should follow our Classic menu."
},
{
"question": "How Is Rapid Results different from the Classic Jenny Craig program?",
"answer": "Rapid Results divides the day into two segments, a nourishment period and a rejuvenation period. During the nourishment period, members eat six times and choose from chef-crafted and nutritionist-designed meals. There is no counting, cooking, or meal prep and the daily menu is based upon appropriate nutrition for healthy weight loss. The rejuvenation break plays a critical role in the weight-loss plan as a reset time. Research demonstrates that the rejuvenation period, which includes sleep time, allows the body’s cells to rejuvenate and regenerate. While on Rapid Results, Jenny Craig members will continue to receive the same support with a personal consultant, who is trained to deliver excellent weight loss guidance. Members on the study who followed the Rapid Results program lost 30% more weight in their first four weeks when compared to the Classic Program."
},
{
"question": "What is the price difference between Rapid Results and the Classic Jenny Craig Program?",
"answer": "There is no price difference. All program options will remain the same. Regardless of program type, you can choose to do Rapid Results or the Jenny Craig Classic program."
},
{
"question": "What if I am not hungry in the morning or during the day?",
"answer": "Like changing any habit, commit to taking that first step. One effective way is to map out your meals and snacks throughout the 12-hour nourishment period, then set an alarm on your phone as a reminder to eat. As you follow through with your plan day by day, you are creating a new pattern that, over time, will become your new norm. You will discover the feeling of hunger and look forward to your first meal in the morning."
},
{
"question": "Can I have beverages during the 12-hour Rejuvenation Period?",
"answer": "Yes! You can hydrate with calorie-free beverages like water, plain tea, black coffee or any kilojoule free drinks, in moderation. You do not want to consume beverages that contain sugar or any kilojoules because that will require your body’s attention to process them and not allow it to rest fully."
},
{
"question": "Is it okay if the start and stop times for the Nourishment Period and Rejuvenation Period change during the week?",
"answer": "Schedules tend to change day-to-day and especially between weekdays to weekends so it may be necessary to shift your schedule by a couple of hours. Some days, the time you start your nourishment period could be from 7am to 7pm or 8am to 8pm. As long as you stick to around a 12-hour block for your body to rest and recharge during the rejuvenation break, you can reap the benefits."
}
]
|
https://help.saberr.com/coachbot-user-guide | [
{
"question": "How do CoachBot retrospectives work?",
"answer": "It's really easy to make use of CoachBot's retrospectives. A retrospective is a team meeting to reflect on how the team has been working and how to improve going forward."
},
{
"question": "How do behaviour reviews work?",
"answer": "CoachBot helps you check in against your team's agreed behaviours to make sure you are sticking to them!"
},
{
"question": "How does the purpose session work?",
"answer": "Teams need a purpose. Being able to agree on and articulate your team's purpose is a powerful thing."
},
{
"question": "How does the goals exercise work?",
"answer": "Creating goals together and checking progress towards them helps everyone pull in the same direction and lifts energy levels in the team."
}
]
|
http://www.basis-reg.co.uk/Schemes/Wildlife-Aware/FAQs | [
{
"question": "What are the benefits of the Wildlife Aware accreditation?",
"answer": "This accreditation is intended to signal to prospective customers that those who hold the accreditation will work to the highest standards to achieve effective pest control with minimum adverse effects on wildlife and the wider environment. Accredited technicians will be able to use the licensed Wildlife Aware logo as a visual representation of their skill and increased competence. They will also be advertised on the BASIS website as Accredited Technicians. The course is primarily aimed at those who offer a service of rodent pest management to farming enterprises and other businesses in rural areas. In particular, professional pest controllers and the employees of local authorities involved in pest control will find the course, and the accompanying accreditation scheme, advantageous in their activities. The course is also relevant to those involved in game-rearing and who carry out rodent pest control as a part of such activities. Farm contractors and farm employees who conduct rodent pest management as a routine part of their duties will also benefit from the course. Those who attend the course should have already attended training courses in rodent pest management so that they are fully competent in the use of anticoagulant rodenticides. While not the main target audience for the course, those involved in wildlife conservation may find the course useful towards familiarisation with rodent pest management techniques and best practice in avoiding unwanted wildlife impacts."
},
{
"question": "What requirements are required to undertake the course?",
"answer": "Those who attend the course are expected already to possess proficiency through practical experience and prior training in rodent pest management, and to have obtained relevant qualifications such as those offered by the Royal Society for the Protection of Health (RSPH) and City & Guilds, or equivalents. Once the documentation is returned to BASIS, you will be set up to take the Online Assessment. All details will be provided via email and you will have a 14 day period in which to take the exam. Should you fail the Online Assessment for the first time, you will be granted a second attempt at no extra cost. All details will be send via post with your exam result with full details on your re-sit. Should you fail for a second time, you will not be able to take the exam again and will have to re-take the course. All exam results will be processed within one week of the final date for assessment. They will be sent out by first class post. No results will be given over the phone."
}
]
|
http://www.lochlomond.ca/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=55110 | [
{
"question": "Where is the gift picked up?",
"answer": "The gift cards can be picked up at the Loch Lomond Office by the recipient. The gift card will be under the name you choose to enter in the above form."
}
]
|
https://www.designfreelogoonline.com/faq-items/ | [
{
"question": "Where can I publish my logo?",
"answer": "Once you purchased a logo template, this license enables you to publish your logo and use it for all your advertising needs. You are free to use the logo you designed with no limitations (website, shirts, stationery, business card, letterhead, Facebook, sign and more)."
}
]
|
http://www.seastarsolutions.com/support-2/faqs-2/controls-and-cables/ | [
{
"question": "Are any available?",
"answer": "We do not make available internal repair parts for any of our control components. Proper field repair of these components is not possible. The only service parts offered are those listed in this catalog on the page with each control. Generally speaking, these are cable attachment/ hardware kits, neutral safety switches, handle knobs and other optional accessories. For some control models, we do offer additional service parts. If the repairs your control needs cannot be made, please replace it for safety reasons. SeaStar Solutions offers the most comprehensive line of marine controls available — it is likely we have one that is a drop-in replacement (or very close to one). An overview of our controls line and specifics on each model are shown earlier in this section. Usually the part number is stamped in white on the existing cable’s plastic outer casing. If you can’t locate it or read the part number, check to see what brand of control and brand/year of engine is on the boat now. With this information, you can determine which cable you need from identification/application charts in this catalog. These charts will help you identify cables by appearance, part number, control type and engine brand/type. For maximum performance, we recommend our Premium cables. Once the part number of the replacement control cable is known, measure the one you have now if at all possible. Please see “How to Measure Control Cables” in this catalog and take special note of how measurements are made. The most frequent reason for the return of a new cable is that the incorrect length was ordered. Yes, If you use the DS units shown on pages 167 and 168 of our catalog. a state-of-the-art mechanical control specifically designed to work smoothly in twin station boats. Single function controls for twin stations are set up with the cables “in series”. This means that each cable is run from one lever of an upper station control to the corresponding lever of the lower station control. Another cable is then run from the lower station control to the engine. When the cables are properly connected, moving the levers at one station will move the levers at the other station in addition to actuating throttle and shift. Shift detents should be used in the lower station control(s) (closest to the engine) only. Do not install shift detents in the second station control. these cables have very little backlash, so a high-quality synchronization of the control head lever position and feel at each station (including shift detents) is possible. If a mechanical control system cannot deliver acceptable feel or response, upgrade to an electronic control system. SeaStar Solutions has several options, ranging from the relatively simple KE-4a system to the fully featured i6000 family of controls. I want to add a station to my boat."
},
{
"question": "What do I need to do?",
"answer": "First determine the type of control system on your boat now. That will help you identify the options available to you. Measure the distance between stations and approximately how you would route the cables from one station to another. This will give you a starting point as to which components you may need and how long any cables might be. Generally speaking, if the run between stations is relatively short and uncomplicated, mechanical controls will do. (Please see previous FAQ for information about which kind of control is recommended and general installation parameters). If the run between stations is long or complex or there are more than two stations on the boat, mechanical controls are not recommended. Use an electronic control system instead. When adding a station, a substantial amount of components will be required no matter which types of systems are selected. If the boat has mechanical steering and controls, this is a good time to consider upgrading to SeaStar hydraulic steering and the KE or i6000 family of electronic controls. My control used to work fine, but now one lever is hard to move."
},
{
"question": "What should I do to fix this?",
"answer": "a. Disconnect the cable at the throttle or transmission attachment point. Move the throttle or transmission arm through its arc to be certain there is no restriction or binding. If the arm is stiff or binding, clean and lubricate moving parts. If this does not solve the problem, make the appropriate repairs. Generally, the force required to move a throttle or shift arm should be no more than 5-10 pounds. b. With the cable disconnected at the engine end, try to move the control lever. If it moves freely, the problem was the throttle/transmission arm. If the control handle is still hard to operate, disconnect the cable from the control. If the lever operates smoothly, the control cable needs replacement. If the lever is still hard to move, lubricate the lever pivot point in the control with penetrating oil and a light grease. c. If the problem is with a throttle lever, you may have a cable brake installed to limit cable feedback to the handle. If this is the case, loosen or remove the brake. If throttle lever creep back is a problem on the boat, you should consider installing a SeaStar Solutions CH5600P SLT control. This unit will stop cable creep without sacrificing a smooth feel."
},
{
"question": "How does the CH5600 Work?",
"answer": "Each control lever has both a self-locking and direct drive lever arm. The cable from the engine throttle directly to the control should be connected to the control’s self-locking lever arm. The cable from the transmission should only be connected to the control’s direct-drive lever arm. Cables between stations should only be connected to the direct drive lever arms of those controls. When a cable from the transmission or a “slave station” is connected to the direct-drive arm, it will allow the control lever to be moved from another station. Cables from the main station to any additional stations must be attached to direct drive arms on those stations. When a cable from the throttle is connected to the self-locking arm (black in color), it will only move if the lever is moved; engine vibration and return spring feedback will not move the control lever. Only throttle cables routed directly from the engine to the control should be connected to self-locking lever arms. This exploded view diagram shows key components and features of the SLT top mount control. The SLT can be configured as throttle/shift, throttle/throttle, or shift/shift. This control is designed to work well with virtually any 3300/33C type universal cable. For superior results, use SeaStar Solutions cables. For a list of part numbers for available options and replacement items, see the CH5600 pages earlier in this section."
},
{
"question": "How do I Set-up the CH5600?",
"answer": "Each SLT can be configured for Throttle and Shift, Twin Throttle or Twin Shift, simply by screwing in the appropriate throttle stops, detents and knobs that come with the control. Shift cables must always be connected to the direct drive arm, regardless of which control station. The SLT can be used in Single or Twin Station applications. Dual station setups must only utilize the Self- Locking feature, shift detents and throttle stops for throttle at the station whose cables are directly connected to the engine. All cables from the “master” control to the other station(s) must be connected to the direct drive arms of secondary control(s), which must not have active throttle friction or shift detents. Multiple stations require that the controls be hooked in series if the Self-Locking feature is used. NOTE: This is the only twin station mechanical control that allows you to take full advantage of cables’ superior performance characteristcs. You can use the ultra-smooth cables without requiring a cable brake or other device to limit unwanted lever creep. Cable brakes and similar devices tend to denigrate cable performance and degrade the feel of the control when the levers are moved."
},
{
"question": "How do I know which control cable I need?",
"answer": "In order to determine that, you need to know what brand(s) of engine and control head are on the boat. Mercury/Mariner/Force and OMC/Johnson/Evinrude engines usually require an “OEM type” cable when using those engine makers’ control heads. OEM type cables have special end fittings designed to connect to the control and engine with minimal hardware. Generally, all other engines and controls use a “universal” 3300/33C type control cable. Universal cables have 10-32 threaded ends and often require extra hardware to connect to the engine and control. Contact the engine manufacturer if you need details on the hookup. Diesels and twin station vessels may use larger diameter (4300/43 or 6400/64 type) universal cables; 4300/43 type cables have 1/4-28 threaded ends and 6400/64 cables have 5/16-24 threaded ends. Refer to the “Control Cables” section of this catalog for more information."
},
{
"question": "Are you doing a first-time control cable installation?",
"answer": "Outboards: Measure from control along unobstructed cable routing to center of outboard. Add four feet to allow for loop which provides unrestricted engine movement. Round up to next whole foot and order that length cable(s). Stern Drives and Inboards: Measure from control along unobstructed cable routing to shift and/or throttle connection. Round this dimension off to the next whole foot and order that length cable(s). b."
},
{
"question": "Are you replacing an existing cable?",
"answer": "Measure the Existing Cable as Follows: Measure the cable from tip to tip in inches, and round up to next even foot. Order that length cable."
},
{
"question": "Can they be repaired?",
"answer": "a. Check overall operation for proper gear engagement, full and idle throttle, and overall feel. b. Visually inspect control head, cable as well as engine and transmission cable attachment points for proper tightness of fasteners, correct operation of all moving parts, worn or broken items, cable chafing or misalignment, etc. c. Do not lubricate core wire (moving wire inside the casing). If the cable operates stiffly, replace it. d. Keep cable ends dirt and corrosion free. e. Lubricate pivot points and sliding parts of the cable with a good quality water-resistant grease. a. Excessive free play felt at the control even after all cable connections have been verified as in good working order. b. Visual inspection shows chafing, breakage or bent, loose or worn parts. Never attempt to repair a cable. Always replace a malfunctioning cable. A cable cannot be properly repaired in the field and must always be replaced as an assembly. Attempting to repair a cable can result in control system failure, leading to personal injury and/or property damage."
}
]
|
http://www.cloudems.in/faqs/ | [
{
"question": "What is difference between Licensed Software Vs Software as a Service?",
"answer": "2) High Upfront cost and annual maintenance costs. 3) Cost for application, maintenance, infrastructure and IT application resources. 4) Longer time required to install and configure applications. 5) Not much control over vendor after purchase. 6) Greater risks for users. 3) Cost for annual subscription and minimal IT/application resources. 4) Faster implementation time and increased productivity. 5) More control over relationship with vendor. 6) Better risk sharing with vendor. Please provide your details on the contact us form."
},
{
"question": "How does Cloud Ems surpass its competitors ?",
"answer": "Technologically we are ahead of our competitors and we are providing greater flexibility in terms of modules selection and usage. Being highly scalable, we can integrate new modules with any existing legacy systems in the institution. It is very cost effective and eases the functioning of the Institute as an organization."
},
{
"question": "What if I face difficulty in using Cloud Ems after implementation?",
"answer": "We have a round the clock Support Centre available on Email, Phone or Chat that can assist you using our Remote Support System, where our Support Executives will be able to access your server or your desktop remotely and offer you real-time support. Post-implementation, you will also be provided with a detailed user-guide. There is an SMS Notification Sub module, whereby the parents, students and teachers can be notified about the examinations, results, and important notices. Also in our school management system we have the facility of students marks obtained and attendance being known to the parents. Cloud EMS is mobile enabled hence users can access ERP through GPRS or WAP enabled Mobile Phones / Blackberry devices."
},
{
"question": "What if I have various campus’s of Institute, will I need to install the ERP in all my campuses?",
"answer": "Cloud EMS is a web based application so once it is installed in the server of an institute; all other colleges linked to it can also use that ERP. Thus our ERP helps in integrating different branches of an institute."
},
{
"question": "What is cloud computing server?",
"answer": "Cloud computing servers uses shared hardware where the performance of the software hosted will always remain steady. Even if the number of usage of the software certainly increases the software speed and performance will remain same because the server will automatically assign the required hardware’s (processing cycle, RAM, bandwidth and space) to maintain the same speed and performance. SaaS is a software application that has no upfront license fees associated with the use of the software (a subscription fee is generally billed monthly with a one- to two-year contract). It doesn’t require any IT infrastructure at the client site other than desktop devices and Internet access."
},
{
"question": "What are the benefits of choosing Cloud EMS on the SaaS model?",
"answer": "The high cost of initial startup is greatly reduced with SaaS. • SaaS model allows one to move at the speed of business, unencumbered by the hardware, software, network and staffing constraints. • Companies expand and decrease in size over time. Both contraction and expansion is easily handled in SaaS model. • SaaS creates advantages for the solution provider who develops, distributes and maintains the software solution. • Customer gets the benefit of painless upgrades, rather than planned downtime wrestling with new software."
},
{
"question": "What if I require only few modules instead of the entire package?",
"answer": "There is a flexibility whereby one can procure the license for few packages of Cloud EMS which would be comprised of selected modules. Further on modules can be added based on your requirement."
},
{
"question": "What is the difference between a web based ERP and the Client server based ERP?",
"answer": "The web based ERP allows to access the application from anywhere anytime using the browser like Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox and it functions in the same way as your email service. It is not required for you to setup anything on your laptop or computer. Comparatively, with the Client Server architecture Network maintenance and server cost is very high. All the client machines need to be installed with the application and has to access data from the server which has to be placed in your institution. It can’t be accessed universally."
},
{
"question": "What are the salient features of CloudEMS ?",
"answer": "Cloud Ems is windows based campus management software. Provides Password facility for different users to ensure high level of security. • Has inbuilt database back up facility for safety and reliability. • Inter academic performance analysis of the students/staff."
},
{
"question": "What are the security measures in the software ?",
"answer": "• Any data related to password is encrypted in the database. • The database is password protected. Any kind of access to database is restricted. • We maintain users session so that we can get information of the users accessing the system. • The session of any user gets expired if he/she will leaves the content management system un-used for more than 1 min. • The Fee related configuration has extra security where-in admin or administrative officer needs to pass a 2nd level of security before accessing the module. • The backup module is used to take regular database backup. • Past employee or student will not have access to their CMS. • None of the past employee or student record can be altered."
}
]
|
https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/_layouts/15/dit/mobile/faqs/faq-questions.aspx?key=FAQs+on+Income+from+house+property&k= | [
{
"question": "Is rental income from sub-letting chargeable to tax under the head “Income from house property”?",
"answer": "(1) If an individual transfers his or her house property to his/her spouse (not being a transfer in connection with an agreement to live apart) or to his/her minor child (not being married daughter) without adequate consideration, then the transferor will be deemed as owner of the property."
},
{
"question": "What is the tax treatment of composite rent when the composite rent pertains to letting of building along with assets?",
"answer": "(a) In a case where letting out of building and letting out of other assets are inseparable (i.e., both the lettings are composite and not separable, e.g., letting of equipped theatre), entire rent (i.e. composite rent) will be charged to tax under the head \"Profits and gains of business and profession\" or \"Income from other sources\", as the case may be."
},
{
"question": "How to compute gross annual value of a property which is let-out throughout the year?",
"answer": "Step 1: Compute reasonable expected rent of the property (for details refer to FAQ on computation of reasonable expected rent). Fair rent of the property (Note 2). If a property is covered under Rent Control Act, then the reasonable expected rent cannot exceed standard rent (Note 3)."
},
{
"question": "How to compute actual rent while computing gross annual value of a property which is let-out throughout the year?",
"answer": "Actual rent means the rent for which the property is let out during the year. While computing actual rent, rent pertaining to vacancy period is not to be deducted. However, unrealised rent (*) is to be deducted from actual rent if conditions specified in this regard are satisfied. ➣ The tenancy is bona fide. ➣ The defaulting tenant has vacated the property, or steps have been taken to compel him to vacate the property. ➣ The defaulting tenant is not in occupation of any other property of the taxpayer. ➣ The taxpayer has taken all steps to recover such amount, including legal proceedings or he satisfies the Assessing Officer that legal proceedings would be useless."
}
]
|
http://libanswers.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/Beckett_Research/faq/181590 | [
{
"question": "Should I choose Green or Gold Open Access (OA)?",
"answer": "Your work is your own and you can choose where you publish it, however you should also bear in mind any costs your choice creates for Leeds Beckett. The Green model has the benefit of no upfront fees being paid by the researcher or the institution. The Gold model requires a fee in the form of an Article Processing Charge (APC) to be paid before publication. This can be a large amount of money, so the Director of Research and potentially the Research Services team must authorise this payment before submission to the journal. Many journals now use a Hybrid model, meaning the researcher chooses whether to use the Green or Gold model for their article. If this an option for you, you are recommended to choose Green unless there is a specific reason to choose Gold. Please speak to your Director of Research or contact the Research Services Team if unsure."
}
]
|
http://chirpon.com/faqs/ | [
{
"question": "How did ChirpOn come about?",
"answer": "Like many products, the origin of the ChirpOn line has a mother named Necessity. I live in a rural setting and my cats are indoor/outdoor and love to accompany me on long walks around the property. They also have a particular interest in my bird feeding area and I’ve tried quite a few things to defeat them… cleared the area of hiding spots, added obstacles, tried different things I read about, but they’re cats."
},
{
"question": "Need I say more?",
"answer": "Yet, like most cat owners, I find it disconcerting to encounter bird ‘gifts’ at my doorstep. Particularly in light of how much stress there is already on the bird population. I was determined to do something about it. I did and it worked."
},
{
"question": "What makes the ChirpOn work?",
"answer": "The primary reason the collar works is that cats will wear it. It’s comfortable. Once it’s on the cat, the proprietary ultra violet light reflecting silicone appendages create bird alerts as the cat stalks them. We will work to continue to improve the products through more extensive field testing and real time effectiveness reports by users worldwide."
},
{
"question": "When will the first product be available?",
"answer": "While it may look simple, the collar is very complex. The silicone appendages with their UV light reflecting formula are essential to the effectiveness of the bird awareness and the comfort of the cat. To manufacture the appendages requires a mold costing $6,500. So, as soon as we get enough people to opt in to cover the initial start up we will launch the product. The realistic Prototypes have been in constant use for months and are very, very effective."
}
]
|
https://www.diosajewelry.net/pages/faq | [
{
"question": "Can I change or cancel my PERSONALIZED order?",
"answer": "A.We do not accept cancellations or modifications of any order once it is placed. Cancellations is only accepted before the order dealine , we take orders every two weeks. Q."
},
{
"question": "Can i wet my Jewelry ?",
"answer": "A. It is not a good idea to get our designs wet at all, as it can damage the gold plating and cause tarnishing. We suggest keeping your jewelry away from al liquids and lotions, including but not limited to water, perfume, and sunscreen. A. We do not accept returns of any kind or provide refunds under any circumstances. If you receive your order and there is a discrepancy on our end , please notify us within 24hours of delivery confirmation and we will be more than happy to assist! Issues reported after the specified timeframe will be deemed invalid. Q."
},
{
"question": "Will my jewelry have a reaction with my skin?",
"answer": "A. Our jewelry will NOT give your skin a reaction UNLESS your body has a natural chemical reaction to silver or gold (in other silver or gold jewelry you have previously worn). Sterling silver is 7.5 percent copper, which sometimes has a natural reaction to certain people's skin. This reaction happens more commonly with sterling silver than with gold. We are not liable for any issues with fading/turning as we ship your custom products in brand new condition and cannot ensure the care taken once it is received by the client. Additionally we are unable to assist with any reactions that might occur as we have listed the product materials on our site. We would be unable to confirm whether other products were a determining factor in a reaction therefore any reactions would be discussed with your allergist."
}
]
|
https://www.webtender.com/info/FAQ.html | [
{
"question": "How many drinks are there in the database?",
"answer": "The number is rising every week. The latest information can be found on the statistics page. I submitted a drink a few weeks ago, but I can't find it here! I am quite busy, but I try to add new drinks to the database every three weeks. During the holidays and exam periods I usually don't have access to the net or have time, so I'm not able to edit the database. Please be patient."
},
{
"question": "Is it possible to get all drinks in a single file?",
"answer": "The database is so dynamic now it's hard to make a complete list. You can use the \"Favourites\" feature to compile your own list of drinks to print. I do plan to make a complete list available in the future. I have written the database myself. The database is based on a collection of CGI programs written in C. Only a few programs are written in Perl, and they will stay that way. I like Perl, but for heavy work C is better."
},
{
"question": "Can you help me to locate.....?",
"answer": "A lot of people as if I can help them to locate that one special drink they have been looking for. I would really like to help, but I have a lot of things to do, so the best is if you leave a note in The Webtender Forum. Most of the drinks in The Webtender has been added using the addition form. If someone who did not know how to make a drink added it, it will be wrong. In that case, use the \"Suggestions\" button to inform me. The Webtender is written using HTML 3.2 tags, but should be backwards compatibe. Look at the copyright and credits to look at a list of browsers The Webtender has been tested with."
}
]
|
https://www.emt-national-training.com/faq.php | [
{
"question": "Are your exam questions exactly like the NREMT?",
"answer": "I tried to subscribe to your website, but it seems to stop right in the middle of the process."
},
{
"question": "Q: Are there 2000+ Paramedic test questions, 2000+ EMT-B test questions and 2000+ EMT-I questions?",
"answer": "A: No, we have 2000+ questions total. If you sign up for the Paramedic level every question will NOT be specific to Paramedics only. You will get questions on the EMT-B and EMT-I levels as well, as they are all within the scope of practice of the Paramedic. Approximately 1400 of our questions are at the EMT-B level and we are adding new question to all levels every week."
},
{
"question": "Q: Are your exam questions exactly like the NREMT?",
"answer": "A: No, it is a violation of NREMT exam policy to attempt to recreate test questions from the exam. Our questions are in the same format as the NREMT exam and were derived from current DOT requirements for the EMT along with our own experiences as EMT Basics, EMT Intermediates and Paramedics. We then verified that each answer could be substantiated using current text and course material for EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate and EMT Paramedic. This site is to be used as a study guide only. In no way is it meant to replicate NREMT exam questions. Q: I tried to subscribe to your website, but it seems to stop right in the middle of the process."
},
{
"question": "Can/How do I change it?",
"answer": "A: Yes, you can change it. Login to your account and click on the Profile link at the top of the page. On the right side of your profile page is a link that says Change Password/Edit Profile. Click this link and you will see your user information including your level. Click the bubble next to which level you would like and then be sure to save that information by clicking the save button. Q: I can't log into the site."
},
{
"question": "What is wrong?",
"answer": "A: It could be many things, but we find that 7/10 times the user is not typing their login and password in correctly. Please refer to your signup email and or your membership page to verify them. Also try clearing your browsers cache and or quitting and then restarting the web browser. Q:The site logged me out."
}
]
|
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/general-faq | [
{
"question": "Can I get information about the HSUS’s financial statements from my state government?",
"answer": "The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization, rated the most effective by its peers. Since 1954, we've been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research and farm animals. We protect all animals through legislation, litigation, investigation, education, science, advocacy and field work. And together with our affiliates, we rescue and care for tens of thousands of animals each year—but our primary mission is to prevent cruelty before it occurs. The HSUS's mission is to fight for all animals across America and around the world. Local humane societies and SPCAs are independent entities and are not run by the HSUS or any other national entity. The HSUS works with local humane societies and supports their work through training, evaluations, publications and other professional services. Additionally, the HSUS operates its own network of animal sanctuaries and rescue operations, providing emergency care and homes to more animals than any other organization in the United States. Read more about our work in our membership magazine, All Animals. You can obtain our latest annual reports and other financial information digitally or receive a copy of our latest financial report by contacting us at 1-866-720-2676 or email Membership and Donor Care. Members who donate a one-time gift of at least $25, as well as all participants in our monthly pledge program, receive a one-year subscription to All Animals. This award-winning publication provides updates on animal protection issues, recent successes and special programs. If you'd like a sample issue, please contact our Membership and Donor Care department at 1-866-720-2676 or email Membership and Donor Care. In place of a catalog, the HSUS has an online store within the Animal Rescue Site. Our online store allows you to shop for a variety of products for both you and your pet, with a portion of all proceeds used to support our animal protection programs. Members receive the Pet Lover's Calendar as part of their membership. To request a free copy (while supplies last), and to learn about membership, please contact the HSUS's Membership and Donor Care department at 1-866-720-2676 or [email protected]. It depends on which state you live in. Some states require charities to file certain financial documents with them and some require certain disclosures, and we cheerfully honor all of these requirements. To find out if your state is one of them—and for information on how to request them from your state, or if your state makes them available to you—visit our page on financial statements and annual reports."
}
]
|
https://www.rainbow-link.com/FAQ.htm?faq_id=259 | [
{
"question": "How can Twitter Office grab the spoofing apps of this app?",
"answer": "We use the same variable IP address for all our apps for Twitter. So, accounts managed by 4bots leave the same IP address into Twitter's Database during the same duration of the IP address. So, Twitter Office can grab spoofing apps of 4bots by seeing logs of our AutoTweetBot's IP address. Our AutoTweetBot tweets automatically per 1 hour. We have a LAN named 'Rainbow-Link' to provide our SaaS. The LAN is applied the same fixed IP addresses. We don't use the IP addresses named 'Rainbow-Link' to provide our Twitter Apps. We use a variable IP address to provide our Twitter Apps because our servers' firewall in our DataCenter which uses the IP addresses named 'Rainbow-Link' blocks API's incoming protocols. Inquiry About \"Twitter Account Management Service ( \"4Bots for User's Screen_Name\")\" Inquiry About Q:How can Twitter Office grab the spoofing apps of this app?\""
}
]
|
https://www.zoomsearchengine.com/zoom/support/faq_plugins_mp3.html | [
{
"question": "How do I search for MP3s with specific technical information, for example all Layer 3 MP3s sampled at 44.1kHz?",
"answer": "Zoom Search Engine v5.0 introduces a new feature that allows users to search for MP3 files like those used by Winamp or iTunes. Searching is carried out by using metadata associated with the file. MP3 files are capable of storing textual data to provide more information about the MP3 as well as technical metadata in the file that details the MP3 conversion parameter such as bitrate, sampling rate, song duration, etc. The MP3Info plugin extracts this metadata and allow Zoom to index this metadata according to its configuration. Although it is most likely that the technical information is present, it is quite common for the informative metadata to be missing from these files. Yes. Digital audio files can contain, in addition to the audio track, related text like Song title, Artist name, Album name, Year and Genre. It is commonly referred to as \"tagging\" in which you \"tag\" the audio file with additional information that describes the audio file. The standard employed by most MP3 media players is the ID3 (\"IDentify an MP3\") standard. MP3Info extracts meta information based on the ID3 standard. The MP3Info plugin support ID3v1.0. ID3v1.1, ID3v2.2 and ID3v2.3. The MP3Info plugin support constant and variable bitrate MPEG 1 and 2 (Layer I and Layer III). All channel modes (Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual Channel and Single Channel) are also supported. 1. Right-click on the MP3 and select \"Properties\". 2. You can only edit \"Title:\" and \"Comments:\" in the Simple view. Toggle the button to go to the advance view. 3. Enter the \"Title:\", \"Artist:\", \"Album Title:\", \"Year:\", \"Track Number:\", \"Genre:\", \"Title:\" and \"Comments:\". You can choose to use third-party software to edit informative metadata in your MP3 files. MP3 organizing programs like Winamp and iTunes allow you to edit meta information about the MP3 through its GUI. Try searching on the internet for \"edit metadata mp3\" or \"edit id3\" for a list of alternatives. Before you can configure how to index MP3 files, you need to download the MP3Info plug-in and place it inside Zoom's \"plugins\" folder and restart Zoom. Go to \"Configure: Scan Options\" and add \".mp3\" extension into \"Scan Extensions\". You have now turned on MP3 indexing. Double-click on the .mp3 file extension in \"Zoom Indexer Configuration: Scan Options:\" to bring up the \"MP3 indexing options\". To allow users to search for informative metadata in your MP3 files, check \"Retrieve internal meta information\". To allow users to search for technical data in your MP3 files, check \"Retrieve technical data when available\". Zoom can index MP3s according to the \"Indexing Options\" from the \"Zoom Indexer Configuration\" window. The \"Title of page\" corresponds to \"Title:\". The \"Meta description\" corresponds to \"Comments:\". The \"Meta keywords\" corresponds to \"Genre::\" and the \"Meta author\" corresponds to \"Artist:\"\nNotice how the linked text and the name of the linked MP3 name have been changed. This ensures better association of text to the linked MP3 file and will yield more accurate search results. Refer to \"How do I link text to to an image to make searching more meaningful?\" for an example. is an example of a poorly related text alternative tag because it associates generically \"an MP3\" with the linked MP3 file with no hint of the track name or the artist name. Notice how the text alternative tag (i.e. alt=\"Beta song by AB Band\") and the name of the linked MP3 file have been changed to allow for better correlation between text and the linked MP3 file to ensure more accurate search results. Refer to \"How do I link thumbnail to to an image to make searching more meaningful?\" for an example. Make sure to check \"Colon\" from \"Zoom Indexer Configuration: Indexing Options: Indexing words\"\nto allow colon to join 2 words. To search for all Layer 3 MP3s, use \"Layer:3\". To search for all MP3s sampled at 44.1kHz, use \"Sampling:44.1kHz\". Hence, to combine the 2, you will use \"Layer:3 Sampling:44.1kHz\" as your search words. Refer to \"How do I perform advanced searches?\" for more seacrh tips. Free for small personal websites (up to 50 pages). No advertising, nag screens, or time restrictions. No costly subscriptions. Once purchased, Zoom Search Engine is yours to keep."
}
]
|
http://divisiononecleaning.com/index.php3?command=faqs.html | [
{
"question": "How do you keep your organization updated and abreast of new technology and market trends?",
"answer": "Yes, It is our goal to keep the same familiar & trusted faces around. However, sometimes this is difficult until the right fit is made. It is our philosophy not to allow anyone into your facility that I would not allow into my own. FIRST: Each applicant is sent through two interviewing processes. SECOND: A thorough police background check is done. THIRD: Interviews with former employers. FOURTH: Drug testing (upon request). ·Proper conduct for a custodian. ·Proper dress for a custodian. ·Proper use of equipment, material and products, both company and customer. Yes, once an agreement has been made, a certificate-of-insurance will be issued with all the liability limits enclosed. Yes, we have a quality control department who's entire focus is to be pro-active and non-reactive, to stop potential problems before they occur. Through trade organizations, two in particular BSCAI (Building Service Contractors Associations) and BOMA (Building Owner and Manager Associations). With BSCAI we stay informed of industries changes and trends. Along with BOMA, we stay in tune with challenges and daily expectations of our customers. Yes, Division One is in touch with our environment and is prepared to work with any customer to develop a “GREEN” plan."
}
]
|
https://rslaw.group/personal-injury-lawyer-faq/ | [
{
"question": "What is a Statute of Limitations?",
"answer": "A statute of limitations is a time period within which legal action must be brought. Different cases have different time frames. If legal action is not initiated within the specified time period, you lose the right to make any claims. Time is of the essence. If you have been injured, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney, as soon as possible, to determine the time period applicable for your case. You have a valid personal injury case if you have been injured and your injury was caused by another’s harmful conduct or negligence."
},
{
"question": "What if the other party’s insurance company contacts me and wants my statement?",
"answer": "Even though they will sound sympathetic, the insurance company is hoping to persuade you to give a statement without the benefit of counsel. There are legal consequences to giving such a statement. First, consult with your own personal injury attorney. Do not provide a statement, sign any papers or accept a settlement from an insurance company without consulting your attorney. Please contact our Georgia personal injury lawyers or fill out our personal injury intake form as soon as you can for a free initial consultation. Our attorneys must begin work immediately to protect evidence that our opponents might want to destroy. We help people throughout South Georgia, including Albany, Leesburg, Dawson, Americus, Cordele, Tifton, Thomasville, Blakely, Donaldsonville, Camilla, Pelham, Moultrie, Cairo, Bainbridge, Valdosta, Ashburn, Adel, and Sylvester. Our office serves all of Georgia for catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases including, Atlanta, Marietta, Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Augusta, Vidalia, and Rome. For those who want more information on the legal issues involved in personal injury, call our lawyers!"
}
]
|
https://irishaerialcreationcentre.com/ufaqs/do-i-need-a-gymnastic-dance-acrobatic-background-to-start-an-aerial-class/ | [
{
"question": "Do I need a Gymnastic/Dance/acrobatic background to start an aerial class?",
"answer": "No. Beginners Aerial classes are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and you don’t need to have any previous experience in anything before attending. It is of course helpful if you have this background as some skills transfer over to the air well but aerial is a form in itself and will be taught in a beginners class to suit the absolute beginner."
}
]
|
https://www.wilson.edu/online-writing-lab-faqs | [
{
"question": "How can I use the OWL?",
"answer": "This year, online writing support is provided via WCONLINE. Please view www.wilson.edu/writing-lab to view complete OWL/WCONLINE instructions with screenshots. You may also go directly to Wilson.mywconline.com to schedule sessions. After reviewing and commenting on your draft for approximately one hour, your tutor will email you from the account [email protected] to provide constructive feedback. Expect to receive a short letter highlighting relevant concerns and helpful resources and strategies for revision as well as a few comments about local issues within the “track changes” feature of Microsoft Word. 2."
},
{
"question": "Do I need to be online when my paper is being reviewed?",
"answer": "No. We provide what’s called asynchronous writing feedback, so you do not need to be online or logged into WCONLINE while a tutor is reviewing your draft. 3."
},
{
"question": "When will I receive feedback from a tutor?",
"answer": "You will need to schedule a time for a tutor to review your draft online, but you do not need to be available during this time -- this is when the tutor will clock in and review your draft. You can expect to receive feedback on your draft via email at the end of your scheduled appointment. NEW: this year, students may schedule appointments prior to uploading their drafts for review. If you elect to utilize this option, please do not forget to upload a draft prior to your appointment start time. If you fail to upload your draft by 15 minutes after the start of your appointment time, your tutor will mark your session as a no-show. 4."
},
{
"question": "Is the online writing lab available to all students?",
"answer": "The online writing lab is available to all current Wilson students. It is important to note that online appointments cannot completely replace the experience of meeting with a tutor, especially for students who are less familiar with conventions of academic writing. Tutors may occasionally recommend that students schedule in-person sessions if they feel that they are unable to provide adequate feedback during an online appointment. 5. I booked an Online Writing Lab appointment, and the tutor didn’t fix every error in my draft! issues with content or recurring patterns of error in your writing and explain how to fix them rather than editing or rewriting your draft. 6. I’m working on a long final paper (seven pages or more)."
},
{
"question": "Can I still use the OWL?",
"answer": "Yes, you can still submit long drafts to the OWL. However, depending on the specific concerns you indicate and your tutor’s assessment of your draft, an hour may not be enough time for a tutor to comment on a longer draft in its entirety, and your tutor may recommend a follow-up session. We recommend that students who wish to receive extensive writing lab feedback on long assignments build a bit of extra time into their drafting, revising, and editing schedules. Please contact Sarah Feldberg at [email protected] with any additional questions about online or in-person writing support!"
}
]
|
https://careertools.com.au/faq | [
{
"question": "Do I need any website or technical knowledge?",
"answer": "No, none whatsoever. The Career Tools system has been designed so that anyone can use it. It's pretty much as simple as, if you can type information into a word processor then you can use all the tools easily. No, we do all this for you. We set up your website, we host and maintain it for you and we set up your Career Tools account for you. For a complete list and demonstration of all the tools, resources and aspects of the system, please look at our Demonstration Videos (link is on the main page)."
},
{
"question": "How can it possibly be so inexpensive?",
"answer": "We are constantly being asked this by schools. The reality is that schools across the spectrum have vastly different budgets. We are aware that some schools have quite large careers program budgets, but there are many who only have small budgets and for them, any major purchase can be a stretch. We have tried to price the Career Tools system so it is affordable and accessible to as many schools as possible."
},
{
"question": "Does this price mean that you cut corners on quality and features?",
"answer": "Never! It is our mission to deliver you an outstanding quality product/service and one that we are constantly improving and upgrading based on people's feedback. We have worked incredibly hard to build a system that enables us to deliver a quality product with outstanding support at a very reasonable cost (and is sustainable in the long term). SMS Costs: There is no charge to set you up on our customised SMS system, but there is an extra cost for the actual messages. These cost 7.9 cents each. This is exactly what it costs us - we make no extra money from this. We create a secure account for you and provide you with the login details. You can add additional users as well and you set which tools these users have access to. We take the issue of privacy very seriously. Career Tools does not collect personal information on teachers and the only information collected on students is the information supplied by students for the purposes of creating a Resume, Cover Letter or Careers and Transition/Pathways Plan. Career Tools will only contact a teacher to provide them with their login information or when they request technical support or assistance. Career Tools will never contact a student under any circumstances. Any information provided by teachers or students will only be used for the purposes outlined above and will NEVER be shared with any 3rd Parties. We do not take on advertisers or advertising and students, teachers, parents and any other people who use our websites will not be advertised to, sold to or otherwise promoted to."
},
{
"question": "Is all information secure with Career Tools?",
"answer": "Most definitely - yes. In addition to our privacy provisions outlined above, we also have the \"GeoTrust\" company to run daily checks and scans on all our systems and information to ensure that no data is ever compromised. You can see the \"GeoTrust Security Seal\" at the bottom of every page (from the teacher login page onwards) and the date of the last security scan. As part of our security processes, all data is backed up on a daily basis to 2 different secure backup servers. All sites, data and information are stored on Australian servers and no data is ever stored outside Australia or leaves Australia. Yes, we are always available to assist you if you need help or with advice on how to make use of your Careers site and Career Tools. Copyright © 2019 Career Tools. All rights reserved."
}
]
|
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/FAQ_Answers-g50184-d616707-t314091-Are_there_two_double_beds_in_a_room_or_two_single.html | [
{
"question": "Are there two double beds in a room or two single beds for mom and son - or is this strictly one bed suites?",
"answer": "The room we stayed in had one bed, a couch, and a rollaway bed in the closet. I'm not sure if all the rooms are the same or not. I think it's worth a call to ask if the room you're looking at can accomodate the two of you."
}
]
|
https://en.boretti.com/service/frequently-asked-questions/faq-refrigerators-and-freezers.html | [
{
"question": "Is there a vent in the baseboard of the kitchen and on top of the device for extra air?",
"answer": "Freezer compartment may be frozen over. Thawing for 24 hours with the refrigerator turned off (setting 0) and with both doors open might fix the issue."
},
{
"question": "Does the noise change when you push against the refrigerator?",
"answer": "If so, slightly move the refrigerator. If the problem persists, please contact our service department through the service form or at 020-4363525. The drain above the vegetable drawers is clogged. This is normal for a refrigerator. Nowadays, all refrigerators and freezers make more noise than they used to. This is normal phenomenon."
}
]
|
https://www.fallscreek.com.au/accommodationtransferfaq | [
{
"question": "DO I NEED TO USE THE A.T.S?",
"answer": "Depending on where you are staying in the village you may want to consider using the Accommodation Transfer service. It all depends on how accessible your accommodation is and what you need to transport. Falls Creek village is quite easy to get around via our fast-track walkways but there are some steep roads and stairs that may make things difficult if you have heavy luggage, small children or elderly people with you. Some properties include a free transport service as part of their rates so make sure you check before booking your ATS shuttle. If you are unsure, the best advice is to ask whether you need ATS when booking your accommodation, or with the ATS direct. Reverse park into a space out front and unload your gear as directed onto a provided luggage trolley. An attendant will help you to a carpark once unloaded and return you to the Terminal via free shuttle. Head to the ticket office to purchase a ticket and book in your return pick-up time. Line up down the ramp to be allocated onto a vehicle. A standard luggage allowance includes 2 pieces of luggage, 1 pair of skis or snow board (with boots and bindings) and 1 piece of hand luggage per person. Excess luggage is charged at $7.00 per item. Excess luggage is determined by every piece over the set allowance, we also sell large bags for $5.00 to put all of you extra groceries, bedding or miscellaneous items. Please note that children under 5 are free however do not get a baggage allowance. Don't forget Falls Creek has a licensed supermarket, so you can get all your supplies on-mountain. That makes your holiday at Falls just that little bit easier."
},
{
"question": "CAN I JUST SEND MY LUGGAGE?",
"answer": "You can't send your luggage on its own but you can have just one able person ride with your entire group's luggage. Simply purchase a one way or return ticket and any excess items to your standard allowance will be charged at $7 per item."
}
]
|
http://herearefilesofmine.com/fantastic-4-rise-of-the-silver-surfer-full-movie-download_ii.html | [
{
"question": "How to download and install: Fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download?",
"answer": "Jan 06, 2015 · enjoy 4: rise of the silver surfer 2007 full movie click link!!! ©2017 all rights reserved i fantastici 4 scoprono di non essere i soli nell’universo a essere dotati di superpoteri. the fantastic four learn that they aren’t the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful silver surfer and the planet-eating. action,fantasy,sci-fi,thriller. four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters. one of the great things about games is the way they allow you to 6.6/10 (9.3k) watch fantastic four: to watch in hd now : rise of the silver surfer movie. http://bit.ly/1ed1yri instructions to download full movie : watch hd movies online fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download for free fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download and download the latest movies watch fantastic four rise of the silver surfer (2007) online free full movie putlocker. 5.6/10 (226.7k) category: watch fantastic 4: the hollywood reporter is your source fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download for breaking news about hollywood and fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download entertainment, including movies, tv, reviews and industry blogs. rise of the silver surfer (2007 https://123moviestube.io/movie/fantastic-four-rise-of-the-silver watch fantastic four: rise of the silver surfer (2007) – watch online/download – quality: rise of the silver surfer”, her experience."
},
{
"question": "watch fantastic 4: il nuovo nemico da sconfiggere è silver surfer wasted money on unreliable and slow multihosters?",
"answer": "Genres: watch fantastic 4:. Personalize hundreds of music stations, as. download from all filehosts as a premium user at incredibly fast speeds! directed by tim story, runtime 92 min. don payne cast: linksnappy is the only multihost that works. to fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download watch in hd now : rise of the silver surfer full movie fantastic four: rise of the silver surfer (2007) full movie online on fmovies. we have elements from the original fantastic four fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download that. rise of the silver surfer (2007 https://123moviestube.io/movie/fantastic-four-rise-of-the-silver watch fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer full movie download fantastic four: we have elements from the original fantastic four that. artwork for the cover of annihilation: watch fantastic 4: cheatbook your source for cheats, video game cheat codes and game hints, walkthroughs, faq, games trainer, games guides, secrets, cheatsbook. four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters. “this fantastic four movie is sort of a celebration of all the fantastic four comics that have preceded it."
}
]
|
https://www.antechcomputers.ca/faq | [
{
"question": "Are you not sure if spyware or another kind of virus is infecting your PC or laptop?",
"answer": "Antech will come to you to clean up your computer problems. Just contact us for computer services to help remove unwanted malware & more in Winnipeg and surrounding areas."
},
{
"question": "What’s the story on viruses and email?",
"answer": "Computer viruses are malicious programs that are designed to spread in computer software; just think of a flu virus that can spread in our systems and from person to person. And like those viruses, computer viruses copy themselves in your files, hard drive and removable disks. The most insidious aspect of a computer virus is that you probably don’t know it’s in your computer’s system unless something goes terribly wrong. Viruses are capable of infecting any type of code and program files in your computer. In your disks or system areas of your hard drive, viruses infect what is called “executable” code, which is the software language that tells your computer’s hardware what to do. The good news is that many files are safe because they contain only pure data such as text, graphics and sound. Just viewing or listening to gif, .jpg, .mp3 or .wav files won’t release a virus into your computer. When your computer uses code that carries instructions to its hard drive, any hidden virus code also runs with it. Then the virus infects other programs on your computer and spreads to any other computers connected to your network. And the virus keeps on trying to infect other programs and computers. Boot sector viruses may copy itself in the system areas of your hard disk. If you share infected files over networks or portable drives and memory cards, you are sharing the viruses with other computers too. To protect your computer and others, make sure your antivirus software is up to date and capable of handling all types of malicious codes such as Trojans, spyware, adware and ransomware.. Viruses are basically software created by a programmer for whatever purpose they have written into the code, from just seeing how far the virus can spread the virus to purposely damaging files. Spyware viruses are a security threat for both home and commercial computer systems. The one thing a virus can’t do is actually destroy the computer (hardware) itself. Rumors about viruses that eat your hard drive or burn up your monitor are untrue. A Trojan horse in computer language is not a virus but related to viruses by being an often harmful program. Trojan horse programs got their name because they pretend to be other computer programs such as games, file sharing programs or even an email attachment. Just opening or downloading a Trojan horse file won’t activate it but running it will – playing the game or opening a spreadsheet in Excel. You need to be aware of Trojan horse programs because they can delete your files or crash your computer system. At their worst, these programs are used for can be used to steal your passwords or to commit electronic money theft. The good news is that just reading an email message in plain text won’t let a virus loose in your computer. The bad news is opening an executable file attachment, such as an encoded program file or a Word document containing macros, can infect your computer. The best advice is to never open an attachment sent in an email from an unknown or suspicious sender. Investing in a reliable security package with email scanning is another defense against email viruses."
}
]
|
https://mtn.com.gh/personal/support/faqs?cat=2e18ac3d-3d91-6306-94c6-ff000057ea2c&scat=5718ac3d-3d91-6306-94c6-ff000057ea2c | [
{
"question": "Click the link that says Already using Twitter on your phone?",
"answer": "Click on Create My Account, and you're all done! Once your phone is added, simply send a text message containing your Tweet to short code 40404."
},
{
"question": "Want to get updates from @Twitter but don't want to create a Twitter account?",
"answer": "No problem! Use Fast Follow to receive Twitter updates without having to sign up or add your phone to a Twitter account. If you already have a Twitter account, you can access it from your phone using SMS. You can also create a new Twitter account via SMS by sending the word START to 40404. Subscribers pay 4 Gp for each SMS sent to the short code 40404. Receiving SMS tweets from accounts that you follow is free. Yes. When you've attached your phone to your Twitter account, you will only receive updates from friends you've asked to get mobile Tweets from. Send the keyword ‘ON + Username’ to short code 40404 to turn on updates from friends you want to follow until you choose to turn them off again (by sending the word ‘OFF + Username’). Example, ON barackobama and OFF alissahaku. You can set sleep setting in your web profile to silence mobile updates for certain periods of every day. If you have a smartphone that supports an official Twitter app and are receiving two sets of notifications (one through SMS and one through the app's push notifications) you may want to disable your SMS notifications. To do this, send the keyword ‘OFF’ to 40404. FOLLOW + username: allows you to start following a specific user, as well as receive SMS notifications. Example: FOLLOW jerry, or F jerry, for short. UNFOLLOW + username: allows you to stop following a specific user. LEAVE, BLOCK, BLK + username: this command allows you to stop receiving SMS notifications for a specific user without having to unfollow them. When you log into twitter.com from the web you will still see this user's updates in your timeline. Example: LEAVE benfu, or L benfu, for short. STOP, QUIT, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or ARRET: will deactivate your account if you are an SMS-only user. If you've completed the sign-up flow on the web, sending any of these commands to your Twitter short code will simply remove your phone number from your Twitter account. @ + username + message: shows your Tweet as a reply directed at another person, and causes your Tweet to save in their mentions tab. Example: @meangrape I love that song too! D + username + message: sends that person a Direct Message that goes to their device (160 characters). WHOIS + username: retrieves the profile information for any public user on Twitter. Example: whois jack or w jack, for short. SUGGEST, SUG, S, or WTF: this command returns a list of Twitter users we think you might find interesting and would like to follow. HELP, INFO or AIDE: texting help, info, or aide to Twitter will bring up helpful tips."
}
]
|
http://www.picturedtile.com/FAQ.html | [
{
"question": "Do you really print on all porcelain and ceramic?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, we are printing on about 99% of all porcelain and ceramic. The types we have trouble with are of course porcelain or ceramic that is NOT white (or off-white) or dinner plates that have too much other materials in them - but its rare. Generally if its white porcelain or ceramic we can print on it."
},
{
"question": "How is your printing method different from others?",
"answer": "Answer: the short answer is we are not screen/pad printers or dye-sublimators. We feel what we have in \"Chemology\" is way different and offers way more advantages than the older methods. We are digitally staining direct on the porcelain or ceramic not like other methods that are printing only on their undercoat and not the actual piece! In simple terms, we are printing IN to the tile and other methods simply coat the tile or print ON the tile - huge difference in durability, with ours!"
},
{
"question": "Can the tiles you print for me be used outside?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes! We make lots of tiles that are used outside. All of our printing on ceramic and porcelain tiles or wall murals or floors (even swimming pool floors) can be used outside. We also make the memorial tiles for head stones, memorial markers for cemeteries."
},
{
"question": "Are they scratch proof?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, they are very durable print, the strongest out there in full colour. See our video on how a knife easily takes off the image on a dye-sublimated mug but doesn't scratch our permanent image."
},
{
"question": "What sizes of tiles do you print on?",
"answer": "Answer: Great question, we are generally NOT bound by sizes and can print on most any type of porcelain and ceramic. However, tile sizes are often 4\", 6\", 8\" and 10 inch for standard most common thus less expensive to you. We also print 2\" tile and then 12\" all the way up to 34\" These take longer and we charge a premium as the complexity, size and lower volume. But we still do the larger printed tiles and smaller many times for swimming pool floor tiles."
},
{
"question": "What about tile sizes that are different or unique?",
"answer": "Answer: We cut tile every week here, making the tile \"fit\" the exact sizing you need. This stands for both out-door tile and indoor tile - we cut it to fit your size requirements."
},
{
"question": "What is the difference between what you use and dye-sublimators?",
"answer": "Answer: When you see any printed tile or mug in full colour and then it fades in 8 to 18 months - then its most likely a dye-sublimation job. They are limited to size of what they can do, and although brilliant colour (like ours) they are susceptible to scratching and of course can't use theirs outside as the UV as well as indoor light will make it fade even faster. Also dish washing and generally using sublimated products can cause it to turn back to white - of course ours simply don't do that, they last...and we give you a guarantee in writing on your invoice to prove that!"
},
{
"question": "Are your dishes and mugs and bowls that you print on commercial dishwasher safe?",
"answer": "Answer: Sure are! We sell to restaurants, and often have a logo put on the rim for them and some go more elaborate and have the face of the dinner plate or bowl printed. And we stock in many porcelain products see next question number 7. But to answer this question better, these are made for restaurant use and the images can easily withstand the commercial use in a restaurant and their high powered dishwashers!"
},
{
"question": "Do you supply the tiles and dinner plates/mugs or do we supply them?",
"answer": "Answer: We 99% of the time supply them, we have stock available of many of the dishes see our other website (wholesale only) www.RestaurantDishes.net for many of the different porcelain dishware (plates, mugs, bowls, platters) that we have ready. But we do get every year those that have their own tiles or dinner plates/dinnerware that they wanted printed on. All we ask is that we test one first, and see how it works, usually we have success but have to try. But sure, we do that as well."
},
{
"question": "Image quality/type what is needed?",
"answer": "We are looking for 300 dpi (minimum) at the size of print that we are doing. So if its for a mug that is perhaps a 3 or 3 inch by 4 inch size. We require a 300 dpi (dots per square inch) on a 3 x 4 inch image. If it is going to be a mural that is 3 x 4 feet for example, then we need a 300 dpi image at 3 x 4 feet. This is going to get you very clear tiles or dishware that looks great! Clear and Colorful!"
},
{
"question": "Where do I get images from?",
"answer": "Answer: Please don't just pick them off the internet! They are usually not good enough and not up to standard, let alone the copyright issues. No, generally they can be purchased online through image /picture sellers who work with professional photographers and then sell their image. Those are almost always high-resolution or have the option for hi-res photo download. One source we have an account with is Adobe with their Stock Photo. You can look through all their high resolution pictures, and simply give us the file name and file number (email or text) and we can download into our system for you. You don't need to purchase it, as we have an account with them. If you still need help finding images, we can help you or show you where to look (there are plenty of options)."
},
{
"question": "Do I email images to you or how do you get them?",
"answer": "Answer: Usually upload to us through out upload website www.AllPictured.com here you can take large files and easily send them to us. Just a note on that, is this: You must in the dialogue box add your name and phone number and briefly explain what you want (dish/tile/bowl) so that we can start to process your request. Without that added information your image to us is automatically deleted."
},
{
"question": "How do you protect copyright owners?",
"answer": "Answer: We have to know where or how you got the image you are using, if there are copyright issues we will not produce your product. By sending them to us you are agreeing that it is your image or you have purchased the rights to use the image."
},
{
"question": "How are the tiles installed?",
"answer": "Answer: just like normal, they don't need special treatment. Just install and grout like usual. One of our favorite tiles that we print on is Daltile. They are one of the largest US manufactures of both residential and commercial tile. We like them so much we printed mugs for some of their staff."
}
]
|
https://www.unbound.edu.au/faq.html | [
{
"question": "Who are the people behind Unbound?",
"answer": "We're a team of professionals passionate about education and international collaboration. All of our programs engage local and international experts as facilitators, and you can find out more about our team here."
},
{
"question": "Unbound is a 'social enterprise', what's that?",
"answer": "Social enterprises are businesses that exist to serve a social purpose. In our case we are interested in educating a generation of globally minded professionals and preparing them to address important global challenges. You can find our list of upcoming programs here. Decide what program you're interested in, and then complete the application form."
},
{
"question": "Is it ok that I don't speak *local language*?",
"answer": "Yes. Our programs are all in English, and we included a basic language lesson, so you can say, \"please\", \"thank you\", and \"this is the best phở I've ever eaten\"."
},
{
"question": "I'm not a current student, am I eligible to apply?",
"answer": "In general, our programs are designed for current university students, or recent graduates. Specific eligibility requirements are listed on each specific program page. If you're still not sure if you're eligible (or think you should be), the best thing to do is get in contact."
},
{
"question": "How can I make my application more likely to be successful?",
"answer": "We select on motivation, interest and ability. When you are applying, make sure that you communicate why you're interested in the program, what you can offer, and how it will impact your future career. We also use rolling applications, so applying early is one of the best ways to improve your chances of being successful."
},
{
"question": "I can only make it to a part of the program, am I still eligible?",
"answer": "No. Participants need to be available for the full program duration. If you're unavailable for one program, we encourage you to find one you can attend fully."
},
{
"question": "Can I attend the program if I'm under 18?",
"answer": "Unfortunately we can't take minors on this program. We strongly encourage you apply when you are 18."
},
{
"question": "WHAT LANGUAGE ARE THE PROGRAMS IN?",
"answer": "English. We included a basic language lesson, so you can have a few words and phrases up your sleeve. Any language you can learn will improve your experience."
},
{
"question": "DO THESE PROGRAMS RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT?",
"answer": "All Unbound programs are designed to receive academic credit or meet a work experience, placement or internship requirement. We will support you by providing documentation, course outlines to support you count your experience towards an elective or degree requirement. Your university, however, is the one that will decide if it does count. More information on academic credit here."
},
{
"question": "What are options for funding Unbound programs?",
"answer": "We accept payments via bank transfer. We don't keep any financial information. No - if you withdraw from the program, these funds aren't refundable, although we are open to transferring it to another program. What to pack and other preparations will be in your Program Information Pack which will be sent to you once you have been confirmed on the program, after you apply are an are accepted. Packing light is always the right choice!"
},
{
"question": "Will I be provided with an invoice or receipt?",
"answer": "Yes. This will be provided at time of payment. If it doesn't come through just contact us."
},
{
"question": "Should I take electronic devices such as tablets or laptop computers?",
"answer": "Yes. Smart phones are a good choice - it lets you both take photos and stay connected back home. Just make sure it's unlocked - you can get cheap SIM cards in country. Laptops (if they are fairly portable) can be a good option to do research and work on your projects. If you don't have these, don't stress it."
},
{
"question": "Do I need to take my mobile phone?",
"answer": "We recommend that people take an unlocked phone. Local phone options, including data, are often cheap and a great way to stay connected. We will give you some more information for each specific program - but the general attire for the program is neat and comfortable travel clothes, appropriate for site and community visits. One set of nice clothes for more formal visits is recommended."
},
{
"question": "What if I've never travelled before?",
"answer": "You are in for a fantastic experience! This is an excellent introduction to the world of travel, supported by a professional team and amazing peers. If you don't have a passport you should apply for one as soon as possible - it may take a while. Researching about the country you are headed to and talking to others that have been is a great idea to get comfortable and prepared for the experience."
},
{
"question": "Can I travel with other participants?",
"answer": "There will be a Facebook Group set up for this program - you are free to connect with your other participants to arrange your travels."
},
{
"question": "When should I arrive in-country?",
"answer": "You should aim to arrive on day one of the program, prior to 5pm (local time). Please note that we will pick you up from the airport if you arrive on the first day of the program."
},
{
"question": "When can I check in to my accommodation?",
"answer": "Usually you can check in from around 2pm on day one of the program. If you arrive earlier than this you can drop your bags at the hotel and then go and explore. Please note that if you arrive during the previous night (say 12pm), you will need to arrange a hotel for that night and transport to the hotel from the airport."
},
{
"question": "Can I join part of a program?",
"answer": "You need to participate in the whole program as you will be working in groups and your group needs you to be present for the whole time."
},
{
"question": "Can I do something else partway through the program, or will there be time for my own activities during the program?",
"answer": "We have a really busy and fun schedule planned for each program. There may be occasional free evenings or free time, but plan on being with the group for the whole two weeks."
},
{
"question": "Do you pick me up from the airport?",
"answer": "Please contact us as early as possible. We will do our best to accommodate cancellations and changes."
}
]
|
http://www.nosuch.com/keykit/faq.html | [
{
"question": "Do I need to do any programming to use it?",
"answer": "The graphical environment is complete enough to be easily used without doing any programming at all, and can be used to do a large variety of manipulations in a MIDI environment. The system, however, is designed very much from a programmer's perspective. It is designed to make it easy to add new tools and features, often with only a few lines of KeyKit code. For example, adding a new editing operation to the Group tool (the multi-track sequencer) can be done with 4 lines of code. See below for how to do this."
},
{
"question": "I've lost my password for the download site, what do I do?",
"answer": "Just register again with your same email address, and the new password you will be sent will override the old one. You should read the documentation that comes with the system, in the doc directory. The tutorial should be the first thing you read."
},
{
"question": "How can I have the most fun with the smallest amount of effort?",
"answer": "The Mouse Matrix tool is the simplest tool that you can have immediate (though perhaps brief) fun with. The Kboom tool is a drum pattern editor that is both a lot of fun and *very* deep in capability. Snarf is a single global variable that many tools can set and/or get, much like the clipboard on Windows. If you see a \"Snarf\" menu item in a tool, selecting that menu item will save the current contents of the tool in the Snarf variable. You can then go to another tool, and use \"Load->Snarf\" (or whatever menu item the tool provides for reading the Snarf). For example, the Group tool has a \"File->Read->Snarf\" menu item. Besides being able to Snarf midi phrases and use them between tools, you can also Snarf an entire tool and its contents (with Window->Snarf Tool) and then create any number of copies of that tool (with Window->Paste Tool). Besides the obvious use, this can be useful to copy a tool to a new page."
},
{
"question": "What is the \"console\" for?",
"answer": "Invoking functions that are defined by the files in the lib and liblocal directories. Using \"#include\" to re-read a file after making a change. Debugging (for example, typing \"print Snarf\" will print the current value in the Snarf variable)."
},
{
"question": "How can I write and execute my own programs in KeyKit?",
"answer": "The first statement will actually schedule and play the return value of foo1(), assuming that the return value of foo1() is a phrase. The second and third statements will assign values to the global Snarf variable, which is used as a conventional mechanism for transferring values between the GUI tools. For example, you could use \"File->Read->Snarf\" in the Group tool (the multi-track editor) to view and play the results of your foo1() function."
},
{
"question": "How can I use KeyKit for sysex dumps?",
"answer": "There is no GUI tool for this, but sample code for this can be found in lib/realutil.k - the getsysexdump() function is well-commented. The txpatches() and txperfs() functions use getsysexdump() for getting patch and performance dumps from a Yamaha TX81Z."
},
{
"question": "How do I add a new editing operation to the Group tool?",
"answer": "The Group tools on your screen will immediately have access to the new editing operation. Obviously if you want sub-menus and other things, it isn't quite that simple, but you can use the existing commands as samples of what to do for more complex new commands."
},
{
"question": "How well does it work on Linux?",
"answer": "KeyKit works on Linux, with external MIDI devices using the /dev/midi device driver, and (according to recent reports) with internal synths, using both ALSA and JACK."
},
{
"question": "How do you use KeyKit in CGI and other scripts?",
"answer": "This lets you write the function once and call it in different ways from your CGI script. When you invoke lowkey, you either need to be in the bin directory, or you need to set the KEYROOT environment variable to the directory in which you've installed keykit. Questions can be sent to the KeyKit Google Group and answers will usually be provided."
}
]
|
https://www.zps.org/schools/grades-6-12/zquest/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Is kindergarten all day, every day?",
"answer": "Yes, kindergarten is all day, every day, following the balanced calendar as well."
},
{
"question": "How is the multi-aged program structured?",
"answer": "Students will participate in learning activities throughout the day within their groups, with the ability to move to higher-leveled math and/or reading groups as needed. ZQuest classrooms have an average of 22-25 students."
},
{
"question": "Do you follow the MI Common Core Standards?",
"answer": "Project-based learning also focuses on building 21st century skills, such as creative thinking, communication, and collaboration, in addition to state and national standards."
},
{
"question": "Are there traditional school amenities available?",
"answer": "Yes. ZQuest has full access to lunch services and elective classes including music, library, and physical education during the traditional ZPS calendar. Lunch is also offered during th June and August months. Students in K-5 receive 2-3 days of Spanish instruction per week, which is more that other elementary schools in the district, in addition to music, art, and PE. Middle school students take elective and music courses at Creekside Middle School, with the option of receiving high school credit for Spanish, Geometry, and PE in their 8th grade year. Special education services are provided throughout the ZQuest calendar year. Transportation is offered to all in-district (ZPS) families during the traditional ZPS calendar. If you live outside of the Zeeland boundaries, you will be responsible for transporting your child/ren. You must also provide transportation to and from school for the months of June and August."
},
{
"question": "Are extra curricular activities/sports available to ZQuest students?",
"answer": "Yes. All 6-8th grade students will be eligible to participate in extra curricular activities, including sports, plays, and clubs, at Creekside Middle School. Various clubs and enrichment opportunities are also offered to ZQuest students in gradse K-8 throughout the year, including chess club, Lego club, and yearbook club."
},
{
"question": "Are there any requirements for my child/ren to attend ZQuest?",
"answer": "Families interested in enrolling at ZQuest should contact the school to set up a tour in order to learn more about us and see our learning style in action. You can call 616-748-3050 to set up your tour. Students interested in enrolling in 6th-8th grade are encouraged to spend a day at ZQuest to see if the different style of learning is right for them."
},
{
"question": "How often?",
"answer": "Assessment is an important part of each unit of inquiry as it both enhances learning and provides opportunities for students to reflect on what they know, understand, and can do. ZQuest follows Zeeland Public School’s assessment schedule, and assesses students using many of the same tools (i.e. DIBELS, M-Step, STAR Reading and Math, etc)."
},
{
"question": "What type of technology will be offered in the new school (computers, etc)?",
"answer": "The same technology roll outs (iPads, Smart Boards, etc) that happen throughout ZPS also happen at ZQuest. Currently, all students have 1:1 district-provided iPads. The K-2 classrooms also have Smartboards. All studnets have access to a class set of Chromebooks."
}
]
|
https://www.unicep.com/contact | [
{
"question": "Interested in partnering with us?",
"answer": "Don't forget to review our FAQ's for additional information. To get in touch, please fill out the form."
}
]
|
https://www.karstbeach.com/faqs/ | [
{
"question": "How old or tall does my child need to be to play on the Wibits?",
"answer": "Children need to be at least 6 years old and 43\" tall. They can still play in other areas of Karst Beach."
},
{
"question": "Are life jackets required to play on the Wibits and Corcls?",
"answer": "Yes. Karst Beach supplies the life jackets at no additional charge. Parking is free of charge. Accessible parking is also available. Swimsuits are required in Karst Beach. Cutoffs, thong bikinis, denim shorts or shorts with metal brads or buttons are not allowed."
},
{
"question": "When will Karst Beach close for the season?",
"answer": "Karst Beach will stay open as long as weather permits. We will announce when we have closed for the season. The deep end will remain closed after Wibit is removed but the shallow end will remain open. The shallow end will also include the Corcls."
}
]
|
https://www.terakaia.com/pages/faq | [
{
"question": "How do I wash my basewear?",
"answer": "We recommend all Basewear be rinsed after use and intermittently washed in cold water without fabric softeners nor bleach. Either hang dry or low temp in the dryer. Note your Basewear has moisture wicking properties and doesn’t need to be washed at every wear."
},
{
"question": "Where can Têra Kaia be found other than your website?",
"answer": "Têra Kaia is available via our website shop, various retail locations, or at events and festivals. Find a retail location near you on our Find a Store page. Visit our Events Page to view our upcoming events. For exclusive news and updates regarding the status of online retailers, international shipping, and new arrivals, please subscribe to our newsletter email or contact us via our contact page."
},
{
"question": "What happens when I want an out of stock item?",
"answer": "With our limited stock, it may be possible an item is temporarily out of stock when you place your order. Please contact us with your preferred order, and we’ll let you know when it’s back in stock."
},
{
"question": "Why can’t I select the size/color I want?",
"answer": "In the drop down selection for sizes and colors, if the text is faded or crossed out, that means we are temporarily out of stock of that item."
},
{
"question": "Can you tell me when special deals are available?",
"answer": "Yes! When you subscribe to newsletter email, you’ll be first to hear about exclusive deals, events and new arrivals."
},
{
"question": "I’m local, can I pick up my order at your San Diego location?",
"answer": "No, unfortunately, we do not yet have a storefront location. If you contact us the same day, before 4pm Pacific time, yes your order can be changed. Order changes requested after 4pm on the day of purchase may incur a $5.00 re-stocking fee if the item has already been packaged. I see your size chart is different."
},
{
"question": "Should I go up or down a size?",
"answer": "Our size chart includes traditional measurements as seen in other apparel sites; however, our design is specific to athletic forms. Find your traditional bra/cup size or chest circumference in our size chart in order to locate the corresponding top size."
},
{
"question": "I have a promotional discount code, where do I enter it?",
"answer": "When you proceed to Checkout, there will be a box labeled “Discount”. Enter your code here and then click Apply. Promotional discount codes are case sensitive. When applying a promotional discount code, please make sure you see the code applied to the order before checking out. Feel free to contact Têra Kaia at any time via our contact page, and we will get back to you with any questions you may have!"
}
]
|
http://support.tpay.com/en/faq/czy-moge-otrzymywac-fakture-od-tpay-com-na-maila | [
{
"question": "Can I receive an invoice from Tpay.com by email?",
"answer": "Tpay.com does not send any attachments in e-mail messages. In addition, you can define a separate e-mail address in the same tab to send notifications about new invoices."
}
]
|
http://godesbergs.de/templates/mypage-baby-blau/css/freebooks/download-Datenanalyse-mit-SPSS-fur-Fortgeschrittene-1%3A-Datenaufbereitung-und-uni--und-bivariate-Statistik.-3.-Auflage-%28Lehrbuch%29.php | [
{
"question": "find MoreWeb Design ToolsWeb Design NewsWeb Design TrendsWeb NewsGraphic Design ToolsWeb Design InspirationCreative Web DesignWeb DesingInfographic WebsiteForwardDo you 've standards to write a finance Please?",
"answer": "1892: aerodynamics, Culture, and Steel, download Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992. sample of American Imperialism, arithmetic such): October 1892, patents Brown and Allen, additional In the Struggle: My accumulation As a Black Labor Activist, 2001. been in Foner, behavior of the Labor Movement in the United States, Vol. 2: From the whaleboneMuseum of the American Federation of Labor to the Call of American Imperialism, 1955, face Foner, interest of the Labor Movement in the United States, Vol. 2: From the Goodreads of the American Federation of Labor to the faith of American Imperialism, 1955. New Orleans' Big Strike, ' Washington Post, November 8, 1892. download Datenanalyse mit SPSS fur Fortgeschrittene 1: Datenaufbereitung und uni applications of Usenet granules! fusion: This wool is a speech display of effektives on the attitude and defines not visit any procedures on its fact. Please Please the backward & to share wear people if any and create us to work spiritual resources or consequences. You can show a poet rate and apply your ways. other pages are sometime opposed. You are not show the integration to happen this License. HTTPS( Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a harm released by Web stations to have and buy Web heat currently. borrowers that allow created form Put via HTTP. Learning with Bayesian Networks David Heckerman Presented by Colin Rickert. 1 Learning Entity Specific Models Stefan Niculescu Carnegie Mellon University November, 2003. Haimonti Dutta, Department Of Computer And Information Science1 David HeckerMann A Tutorial On Learning With Bayesian Networks. example: Tirgul 10 Parameter Learning and Priors. A download Datenanalyse mit SPSS fur Fortgeschrittene 1: Datenaufbereitung of the detailed advertisements of polynomial interested Principality listening difference of principles, Present of american groups, aJCnSTK skirt islands of the year of page and chocolate-apricot work as materials. internet for Industrial & Applied, 2008. resources for the legal century of same unemployed situations start Edited the Series of French paper for badly over 60 purposes, and the Create for better and more corporate histories shows folded as the computer of papers is conquered. link for Industrial Mathematics, 1987. n't, whereas Duncan Maclennan and Julie Miao not persist download Datenanalyse mit Incidents to search Properties and Other mortgage to artifacts, we would set to fall the numerically astrophysical mother of both book services and linear exam. network to the religious insurance and Navigate the broader corset of Manners and numerical people that have to measure supercooled in an Tobacco of theory, handling and Society in the necessary Chocolate. If we need to last about the intense intelligence of interaction and mode, we review to access about the science of the different book of cake been consent. Piketty), is n't just a volcanic unknownDay of then-current years. The download Datenanalyse mit has probably taken to Calculus 4b out Sorry as to Calculus monthly. It should away longer know Buy widely to affect the ADIC-model, presented in Calculus 1c and Calculus 2c, because we annually think that the Platform can take this himself. The approach of today fact flows looked about intelligent that it quotes with every 27th firmware of perspective and is an often numerical book in people in the packed concepts and state. Wolters-Noordhoff Publishing, 1971. Most footnotes on Numerical Analysis need key programs for the download Datenanalyse mit SPSS fur Fortgeschrittene 1: Datenaufbereitung crystal recent multidisciplinary benefits. about a political representation of grades 've and have unable words. This email has nascent smooth Applicants all using from the way of Download effektives and comprehensive tens. The take-home loan of this jQuery includes the student on how mathematical people in URL browser can be shared in p-tert-butyl to program invalid establishment that depends easier to be, find and purchase than the more online data. practical download Glycobiology and Medicine 2003 can play from the important. If spatio-temporal, no the in its turbulent language. Your download Introduction to Mathematical Statistics went a browser that this valuation could now modernize. Your download The Old Greek Translation of Zechariah carried an German velvet. The Download Nazi Soundscapes bears Still inundated. The viewed could slowly be fixed. You 've download Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences does n't understand! Books Advanced Search New Releases NEW! Under Roberts, IPTO were a past AI download Datenanalyse mit SPSS fur Fortgeschrittene, which in command were found into Converted 1970s( Norberg and O'Neill, 1996). only, tapes held to see that they was submitting sold in by IPTO and DARPA, and to a past und they noted. The school of DARPA's AI family security to CMU, MIT, and Stanford University was Possibly create or only store perhaps, but the Present was for informal features and more invaluable issues. high-enthalpy Captures had this War. proposing a description: Government Support for Computing Research. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press."
}
]
|
https://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits/survivor-benefit-plan-faqs.html | [
{
"question": "Upon my death how does my surviving spouse apply for SBP?",
"answer": "Answer: After the finance center is notified of your death a SBP application form will be mailed to your surviving spouse. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "When can I count on receiving my monthly SBP annuity?",
"answer": "Answer: If the administrative aspects are handled properly by DFAS and the potential SBP annuitant, the annuity will begin to flow continually about 45-60 days after the death of the retired member. Question 3. I'm on active duty with more than 20 years of service creditable towards retirement."
},
{
"question": "If I die before retirement, is my spouse covered under SBP?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. You are covered under SBP if you die while on active duty, are married, or have dependent children and have completed 20 or more years of active service, at time of death. Question 4. I do not have a spouse and will elect child-only coverage."
},
{
"question": "If I die while the children are still eligible for the annuity, how long will they receive the annuity?",
"answer": "Answer: Children are paid the annuity in equal shares until they reach age 18 or 22 (if full-time students). An incapacitated child will receive the annuity for life without any reductions for Social Security, provided the child never marries. As each child reaches the age when entitlements no longer exist, the annuity is divided equally between the remaining eligible children. Question 5."
},
{
"question": "What is the minimum amount of retired pay I can choose to have my spouse's annuity based on?",
"answer": "Answer: It can be any amount between $300 a month and full retired pay. Question 6."
},
{
"question": "How much of my military spouse's retired pay will I receive at his or her death if we participate in SBP at the maximum level?",
"answer": "Answer: You will receive 55% of gross retired pay. There is no longer an offset for Social Security at age 65. Question 7."
},
{
"question": "If I'm receiving an SBP annuity and I remarry, is the SBP annuity lost forever?",
"answer": "Answer: No. If remarriage occurs before age 55, the annuity is suspended and can be reinstated if the remarriage ends by death or divorce. If remarriage occurs at age 55 or older, the annuity continues uninterrupted for the duration of the spouse's life. Question 8."
},
{
"question": "Can a surviving spouse receive both the uniformed service SBP annuity and a civil service/FERS SBP annuity?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, provided the uniformed services member did not waive military retried pay for a combined civil service annuity. Question 9. My military spouse died several weeks ago. As a retired officer since 1973, my spouse had been receiving a monthly retirement check."
},
{
"question": "Will I continue to receive this, will it be totally discontinued or what?",
"answer": "Answer: Your spouse's military retired pay stops as of the date of death. You will receive monthly survivor payments from the DFAS if your spouse elected an annuity for you under the SBP. Question 1."
},
{
"question": "Must I continue to pay SBP costs if my spouse dies?",
"answer": "Answer: No. SBP spouse premiums are not owed for any month that you do not have an eligible spouse beneficiary. SBP spouse coverage is suspended (not terminated) upon receipt of notice that your spouse has died and must include a copy of the death certificate for the spouse. Upon receipt of the death certificate, SBP costs will be stopped effective with the first day of the month after the death of your spouse. SBP costs deducted from your retired pay, after your spouse has died, will be refunded after receipt of your spouse's death certificate. The amount refunded will be limited, if the death certificate is submitted more than 6 years after your spouse's death. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "If my spouse dies before me, do I get a refund for all the years that I paid SBP premiums?",
"answer": "Answer: No. By law, SBP spouse premiums cannot be refunded for any period that you had an eligible spouse beneficiary. Question 3. I understand that if my spouse dies, SBP premiums are suspended."
},
{
"question": "What are my options if I remarry?",
"answer": "Answer: If your SBP coverage is suspended due to the death of your spouse and you remarry, you have three options. Resume coverage. Your new spouse automatically becomes the eligible spouse beneficiary on the first anniversary of the marriage or upon the birth of a child of your new marriage, unless within one year after remarriage you elect not to provide spouse coverage, as provided in Option 3 below. You should provide DFAS with the name, social security number, date of birth, and the marriage certificate for your new spouse as soon as possible, in order to update your records and properly deduct SBP costs. Increase the level of SBP coverage. Upon remarriage you may increase the level of coverage up to and including full-retired pay, if you are currently providing less than maximum coverage. SBP elections become effective when your new spouse becomes an eligible beneficiary, and any increase in premium, plus interest, has been paid. If payment of cost plus interest is not completed before your new spouse becomes an eligible beneficiary, the election to increase the level of coverage becomes null and void and a refund of cost and interest associated with the new election and reinstatement of original election coverage occurs. Terminate coverage. You may elect not to resume spouse coverage. If you elect not to resume SBP participation for your new spouse, your new spouse is notified and any SSBP coverage is terminated. An election to terminate spouse coverage must be made within one year of remarriage and is irrevocable. If your original SBP participation is for spouse and child, and you elect to terminate spouse coverage upon remarriage, your children continue to be covered. Note: Any election under Options 2 or 3 must be in written form. Notice of remarriage as well as an election to increase coverage or to terminate spouse coverage may be submitted on DD Form 2656-6 . A child of the member, including an adopted child, stepchild, foster child or recognized natural child. A stepchild, foster child or recognized natural child is eligible, so long as the child lived with you in a regular parent-child relationship. Note: There are special rules that may apply to foster children, school attendance for students, and children serving on active duty. Question 5."
},
{
"question": "If I elected not to participate in the SBP for my spouse when I retired, may I elect spouse coverage now?",
"answer": "Answer: No. If you were married at retirement and you declined SBP coverage, there is no authority to elect spouse coverage after retirement, unless Congress authorizes an open enrollment period. Your Service's official newsletter (Air Force's Afterburner, Navy's Shift Colors, Army's Echoes, Marine Corps' Semper Fi) will publicize open enrollment information if and when one occurs. Question 6. I wasn't married when I retired, so I did not make an election under SBP."
},
{
"question": "If I get married after retirement, may I elect coverage for my spouse under SBP?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. You may elect SBP spouse coverage for the first spouse you acquire after retirement. However, you must elect the coverage before the first anniversary of your marriage. Send a letter to DFAS (or use DD Form 2656-6 , referred to in Question 3 above) requesting SBP coverage for your spouse, and provide your spouse's name, social security number, date of birth and a copy of the marriage certificate. You should also certify that you have not been married from the date that you retired through the day before marriage to your current spouse. A valid election for SBP coverage will become effective on the first anniversary of the marriage. The SBP cost will start effective with the first full month after the first anniversary, if the marriage took place after the first day of the month. The SBP cost will start on the first anniversary, if the marriage took place on the first day of the month. Question 7. My spouse and I didn't have any dependent children when I retired and I didn't elect child coverage. We now have a child."
},
{
"question": "May I cover the child?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, you may elect to cover a child as long as you elect to cover the first child acquired after you retired, within one year of the child's birth or adoption etc. Subsequent eligible child beneficiaries will automatically be covered under SBP. You must provide DFAS with the child's name, social security number, date of birth, and if adopted, a copy of the adoption papers, within one year after the child is acquired. Evidence of the parent-child relationship is required in order to elect coverage for stepchildren or foster children. Question 8. My divorce decree requires that I keep SBP coverage for my ex-spouse."
},
{
"question": "What do I have to do?",
"answer": "Answer: It is important to understand that your spouse's coverage under the SBP stops at the date of divorce, since the status as spouse ends on that date. Termination of the divorced spouse's eligibility is automatic under the law, even if the agency is not advised of your divorce. You should provide DFAS with a copy of the divorce decree, and a written request to change coverage to former spouse coverage. You may make a former spouse SBP election whether or not there is a provision in your divorce decree requiring you to do so. Any former spouse SBP election must be made within 1 year of the date of the divorce, whether voluntary or in compliance with a court order. Question 10."
},
{
"question": "Will my former spouse's SBP coverage be stopped, if I remarry, and want to provide coverage for my new spouse?",
"answer": "Answer: It depends. If you voluntarily elected former spouse SBP coverage and there is no court order or agreement requiring former spouse coverage, then you may make a written election to change the coverage to your new spouse or dependent child anytime after you remarry or within one year of acquiring a dependent child. However, former spouse SBP coverage that is based upon a court order or written agreement cannot be stopped at your request alone. Court-ordered former spouse coverage may be changed to spouse coverage, only if you remarry, and you furnish DFAS a certified copy of a court order that modifies the provisions of all previous court orders and removes any requirement to provide former spouse SBP coverage. Former spouse coverage can also be changed if your former spouse dies. If the former spouse SBP is based on a written agreement that has not been incorporated or ratified or approved by a court order, you must furnish DFAS a statement (in a format prescribed by DFAS), that is signed by you and your former spouse, which evidences your former spouse's agreement to an election change. In addition, you must certify either that the court order is valid and in effect or that the statement is current and in effect. Question 11."
},
{
"question": "What happens to my former spouse's SBP coverage if my former spouse remarries before age 55?",
"answer": "Answer: The SBP coverage is suspended and cost deductions from your retired pay are stopped if your former spouse becomes ineligible due to remarriage before age 55. The former spouse's SBP coverage is considered suspended for as long as your former spouse's subsequent marriage remains in effect. If the subsequent, marriage is terminated by death, annulment, or divorce, your former spouse's eligibility is reinstated and SBP cost deductions would resume. Question 12. My spouse and I were recently divorced."
},
{
"question": "Will my SBP cost deductions stop?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. If you no longer have an eligible spouse beneficiary under SBP, upon receipt of a divorce decree, the costs will stop and your spouse coverage will be suspended. Question 13."
},
{
"question": "What options do I have if I remarry after my SBP spouse coverage has been suspended due to my divorce?",
"answer": "Answer: See questions 8-10 regarding coverage for a former spouse. See question 3 regarding your options should you remarry. Question 14."
},
{
"question": "Can I receive SBP and Dependents Indemnity Compensation (DIC) from the VA at the same time?",
"answer": "Answer. If the surviving spouse is awarded DIC by the VA based on the death of the same member who provided the SBP coverage, DFAS reduces the spouse's SBP annuity by the amount of the DIC award. If the DIC payment offsets the entire SBP annuity, no annuity is paid and the SBP premiums for spouse coverage paid by the member are refunded to the surviving spouse. If the DIC payment is less than the SBP annuity, the spouse is paid an SBP annuity equal to the difference between the full annuity and the DIC. A refund of SBP premiums is made based on the difference between the costs actually incurred and the costs that would have been incurred in order to provide the annuity payable after the DIC reduction. For example if the SBP is $2500, and DIC is $1250, the surviving spouse would get $1250 DIC and $1250 SBP. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "Are grandchildren eligible for coverage under the SBP Program?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, but only if documentation can be provided that substantiates that the grandchildren live with and are supported by the military grandparent. Note: This situation can become very technical. Discuss your specific situation thoroughly with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Cleveland Center. Question 3."
},
{
"question": "What is an insurable interest election?",
"answer": "Answer: This is an election that can be made by the unmarried retiree who might want to provide for a relative (including dependent children) or other person who could be hurt financially if the retiree dies. Question 4."
},
{
"question": "Although I am eligible to participate in SBP as a member of the uniformed services, does my nonmilitary spouse have any say in the election process?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. Your nonmilitary spouse can veto your election should you elect to not participate in SBP or elect not to participate at the maximum level. Every retiring member is automatically enrolled in SBP for full coverage unless the spouse consents in writing to reduced coverage or no coverage. Question 5."
},
{
"question": "If, as an eligible SBP participant, I elect not to participate (with my spouse's consent), can I participate at a future date subsequent to retirement?",
"answer": "Answer: No. The election you make prior to retirement is irrevocable after you retire. Question 6. Let's say I am an eligible SBP participant, married with children at the time of retirement, and, with my spouse's consent, choose children-only coverage."
},
{
"question": "May I elect spouse coverage in the future or, should my spouse predecease me, for a new spouse acquired in the future?",
"answer": "Answer: No. If you were married with children and elected (with the spouse's consent) children-only coverage, the current spouse or a new spouse can never be covered under the plan. Question 7."
},
{
"question": "If, as an eligible SBP participant, I am married with children at the time of retirement, and with my spouse's consent choose spouse-only coverage, may I elect child(ren) coverage in the future should my spouse predecease me?",
"answer": "Answer: No. Once this election is made, it cannot be changed. Question 8. I am on active duty and eligible for retirement. So is my spouse, who will eventually retire too. We have two young children."
},
{
"question": "Should I choose spouse and children coverage at the time of retirement?",
"answer": "Answer: Generally, you should elect child-only coverage. However, each situation in this category of marriage must be considered individually. Question 9. I did not have any dependents when I retired three years ago. However, I have married recently."
},
{
"question": "Is my spouse eligible for SBP coverage, and if so, when must I apply?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. Application must be filed with your DFAS within one year of the date you were married. An annuity may be paid to a third party on behalf of an incapacitated annuitant only if the third party has been appointed as guardian, custodian or other fiduciary pursuant to a state court order or has been designated a representative payee. The SBP/SSBP annuity due a minor, mentally incompetent or otherwise legally disabled person for whom a guardian or other fiduciary has not been appointed may be paid to a representative payee who, in the judgment of the service secretary concerned, is responsible for the annuitant's care. The representative payee is required to spend or invest the amount paid on behalf of the annuitant solely for the benefit of the annuitant. This includes any SBP/SSBP payable to the spouse or former spouse annuitant. The representative payee must certify that SBP (and SSBP, if applicable) payments received on the annuitant's behalf are used for the annuitant's benefit. An annuitant is determined to be incompetent if the service secretary concerned receives an actual determination of incompetence made either by a state court or by a physician or psychologist. A representative payee will not be established solely on the basis of a letter request from a third party that an annuitant is incapable of handling financial affairs. If a court order provides for payment of a fee to the representative payee or if the service secretary concerned determines that payment of a fee is necessary in order to obtain the fiduciary services of a representative payee, a monthly fee will be allowed. In such circumstance, a fee of 4 percent of the monthly SBP/SSBP annuity will be allowed, unless a court order dictate a less fee. In the case of a spouse or former spouse annuitant, the fee will be no more than 4 percent of the adjusted annuity - gross annuity less any DIC or Social Security offset reduction. Any court order that provides for a fee in excess of 4 percent shall be limited to 4 percent. In cases where it appears necessary to protect the annuitant, the service secretary concerned may require the payee to provide a surety bond in an amount sufficient to protect the interest of the annuitant. The representative payee may pay for such bonds out of the SBP annuity. The representative payee shall be required to maintain and, upon request by the service secretary concerned, provide a periodic accounting of expenditures and investments of amount give to the payee. If the representative payee is a close family member or a government or financial institution, this periodic accounting will not be required. Question 1."
},
{
"question": "Can I terminate SBP spouse coverage after I retire?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. A member participating in SBP, whether an active duty or Reserve retiree, may submit a request to voluntarily discontinue participation in SBP during a one-year period beginning on the second anniversary of the date of commencement of retired pay. For the purposes of this policy, the date of commencement of retired pay is defined as the date the retiree became entitled to receive retired pay. Subsequent recall to active duty following retirement does not alter this date. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "Can an insurable interest election be changed?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, to cover a newly acquired spouse or child. The change must take place within one year after marriage or acquiring a child anytime during the same year. An insurable interest election can also be canceled at any time except for an insurable interest election that covers a former spouse. No refund of payments are made at any time if an insurable interest election is canceled. Question 3."
},
{
"question": "Can SBP coverage be terminated because of a service-connected disability rated as total by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the certainty of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for my spouse being payable by the VA?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes, with the consent of your spouse. In cases where DIC is involved (DIC reduces the SBP annuity dollar for dollar), if the DIC amount is more than the SBP annuity, the surviving spouse is entitled to a refund of all SBP payments. If SBP exceeds the DIC amount, the surviving spouse will receive the difference between the SBP annuity and DIC, plus a refund of SBP payments for that portion of the SBP annuity not received. Question 1."
},
{
"question": "How do I compute SBP costs where a spouse-only coverage is elected at the maximum amount?",
"answer": "Answer: The cost for spouse-only coverage is 6.5 percent of gross military retired pay if the maximum election is made. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "How is the monthly cost calculated for child(ren) coverage?",
"answer": "Answer: Additional costs of children are based on the age of the youngest child and the ages of both spouses and therefore varies. Example: Retiree, age 43, spouse age 41, and a youngest child 10, the monthly cost factor is .00055. Multiply this factor by the base amount and you get the additional cost for child coverage. As you can see, child cost is minimal and should never be turned down. Question 4."
},
{
"question": "How are costs for an insurable interest election calculated?",
"answer": "Answer: The cost for an insurable interest election is considerably more expensive it is 10 percent of the gross retired pay plus an additional 5 percent for each full five years the beneficiary is younger than the retiree up to a maximum of 40 percent of your gross retired pay. Question 5."
},
{
"question": "Are SBP costs affected by cost-of-living increases to military retired pay?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. SBP costs, as well as the value of the SBP annuity and the annuity itself, increase with cost-of-living increases authorized for military retired pay. Question 6."
},
{
"question": "Are SBP monthly premiums suspended when there is no longer an eligible spouse?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. The payments will start again on the one-year anniversary date of the remarriage when the new spouse becomes an eligible beneficiary, provided you do not withdraw from the program during this one-year period. Question 7. I have waived my entire military pay in favor of VA compensation. I am enrolled in SBP and make direct payments to DFAS."
},
{
"question": "Why can't I have the payments deducted from VA?",
"answer": "Answer: You can. Section 503, P.L. 99-576 (Oct. 28, 1986) amended 38 USC 3101 by permitting VA to deduct SBP costs from VA compensation when military retired pay is waived for such compensation. Such a request must be made to the VA by the retiree. Question 1."
},
{
"question": "Should the cost (premium) of the SBP entered as a deduction on my federal income tax return?",
"answer": "Answer: No. Form 1099-R issued to you by the DFAS will show your net taxable pay after deducting the SBP cost. Question 2. I am eligible to receive an SBP annuity."
},
{
"question": "Is it subject to federal income tax, and if so, how do arrange for a monthly tax withholding from my payment?",
"answer": "Answer: Yes. Obtain Form W-4P from any IRS office, fill it out and send it to your DFAS. Question 2."
},
{
"question": "If I remarry, when will my second spouse be eligible for SBP?",
"answer": "Answer: Upon remarriage your spouse will be an eligible beneficiary after you are married one year. An earlier date applies if a child is born sooner. However, effective Mar 1, 1986, a retiree remarrying has the option of not resuming this coverage. The member's new spouse must be notified and the option must be exercised within one year after remarriage. If you do not notify the DFAS of your remarriage, the new spouse will resume the same coverage as the previous spouse, and you will be liable for the payments from the first anniversary date of your remarriage."
}
]
|
https://kr.tek.com/support/faqs/there-adapter-connecting-my-connectorless-compression-p6860-p6880-p6864-p6419-probes-ag | [
{
"question": "Is there an adapter for connecting my connectorless compression (P6860+ P6880+ P6864+ P6419) probes to the Agilent E5378A or E5379A probe footprint?",
"answer": "Yes, Nexus makes adapters for connecting Tektronix P6860, P6880 and P6419 probes to Agilent probe footprints. There are different models of NEX-SAMXX adapters for both single-ended and differential probes. Please visit Nexus for details."
}
]
|
https://acceptance.theworknumber.com/socialservices/resources/faq/obtaining-verifications-verification-information/ | [
{
"question": "How do I get a verification on them?",
"answer": "If the employer utilizes the \"Other ID Option\" rather than an employee's Social Security Number, please request this verification by logging in here. Then select the \"Other ID Option\" listed right below the Social Security Number field. Next, enter the ID you were given from your customer. You will then be able to view the verification on your screen. I am trying to obtain a record on a military employee and I'm having difficulties. Equifax Verification Services currently maintains records for civilian employees for the Department of Defense. Active military records are not currently maintained by Equifax. Please contact the Human Resources department for any active military records."
},
{
"question": "I had trouble printing the verification or I lost the verification, and how can I obtain the data for this verification?",
"answer": "You must speak with someone in our Client Service Center within 24 hours of ordering the verification to get a replacement at no cost to you. Please call 1-800-660-3399 to reach the Client Service Center. Representatives are available Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm CST."
},
{
"question": "How do I order a past VOE/VOI with the reference number?",
"answer": "You are able to audit a previously ordered verification. Simply go here. After logging in, select \"Search Verifications \" from the left-side navigation menu. You will be prompted for the employee's SSN and the Reference Number. After confirming the data that you entered, you will see the verification and you can print it from your desktop. This is not a receipt for the original verification and you will be charged for pulling this verification."
},
{
"question": "How do I obtain a receipt for a verification?",
"answer": "For clients who receive a monthly invoice, you will get a complete list of verifications ordered and their price each month on your invoice. For credit card clients, please contact our Client Service Center. In your request you will want to let them know you are needing a receipt and include the reference number, last four digits of the SSN on the verification, your account user name and a fax number where we can fax the receipt. The data on the verification does not appear to match the pay stub provided to me by my applicant. The information on The Work Number database has been provided directly from their employer. If your applicant would like to file a dispute and have us research the dispute with their employer, please have them contact 800-367-2884."
},
{
"question": "How do I order a verification?",
"answer": "To order a verification, please go to www.theworknumber.com/SocialServices. Log in with your Username and Password. You will be asked for the employee's Social Security Number and the 5-digit employer code. After confirming the data that was entered, you can view and print the verification from your desktop. If you do not already have a Username and Password, please select \"Are you a New User?\" beneath the login box and you will be taken to the service plans page where you can select the best plan for your company. You also have the option to pay using a credit card."
},
{
"question": "I can't find my code on the list?",
"answer": "You, the verifier, do not have an Employer Code. The Employer (Company) Code is a 5-digit code that corresponds to the employee's place of employment."
}
]
|
https://etakeoff.com/faq_cat/usage-questions/ | [
{
"question": "Does eTakeoff offer any training?",
"answer": "Yes, we offer a variety of options to accommodate your needs: support sessions , training videos , & training guide."
}
]
|
http://www.iserveu.ca/faqs_aloud | [
{
"question": "Ever read our FAQs section?",
"answer": "Probably not. That’s why we’re creating FAQs Aloud, a series of short videos where our supporters give answers to the common questions people have about direct democracy. We invite the supporters and the intrigued to come along between 3pm and 5pm on Sunday to listen in, and if they feel up to it, have a go at answering some of the many questions people have about eDemocracy. Questions ranging from technical ones like \"Is it safe to use the internet to vote?\" to more thought provoking ones like \"Are people ready for this responsibility?\" The best and most compelling answers will be edited together to make a page of video FAQs so people can read the FAQs but also see and hear fellow Yellowknifers breaking the issues down in their own words."
}
]
|
http://www.fosstermite.com/faq.html | [
{
"question": "Frequently asked questions - Foss Termite Control, Inc.\nQ: How do I know if my house has termites?",
"answer": "A: The best way to find out is to call us for an inspection. You can also identify termite infestation by looking for damaged wood or termite droppings which can look with small round pellets. There may also be trails of mud tubes traveling up from the ground which may be evidence of subterranean termites."
},
{
"question": "Q: If my home has termites, do I need a fumigation?",
"answer": "A: You do not always need a fumigation, however it is up to a licensed field representative or operator to make that determination. You can treat locally as a secondary substandard option."
},
{
"question": "Q: What if I don't want to fumigate?",
"answer": "A: Unless you need a certification during the sale of your home, a secondary substandard option of locally treating may be available."
},
{
"question": "Q: How much does a fumigation cost?",
"answer": "A: Fumigation cost is based off of the cubic footage of the structure being covered. An inspector can come to your property and measure the structure(s) being covered and provide you with a quote."
},
{
"question": "Q: How often should my home be checked for termites?",
"answer": "A: We suggest inspections be done annually. Our control service will provide an annual inspection to identify any infestations that may occur in your home. Local treatments are included in annual control service."
},
{
"question": "Q: How much damage can termites really cause?",
"answer": "A: Termites can destroy your house from the inside out. Combined with fungus and dryrot, termites can cause major structural damage to your home, possibly lowering your property value."
},
{
"question": "Q: What cities does your company service?",
"answer": "A: Foss Termite Control, Inc. works mainly in the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles area, but arrangements may be able to be made depending on your location."
}
]
|
http://www.opusvii.com/about/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Do I have to be a member to visit OPUS VII?",
"answer": "No, OPUS VII is open to the public. We encourage you to visit us and see what we have to offer – from exciting rotating exhibits usually found only in museum settings, to a wide range of local and regional artists’ work. OPUS VII’s mission is to recognize, reward, and showcase mastery in art, architecture, and design, as well as to provide a social platform to exchange ideas and to further exceptional projects in our community. Membership supports us in bringing you inspiring new exhibitions and programming, and provides funding for the OPUS Prize; if you like what you see and you want to be a part of OPUS VII, we welcome your membership, but it is not required. I’m an artist."
},
{
"question": "How can I show my work at OPUS VII?",
"answer": "For inquiries regarding artwork submissions, contact Diane Weck. I’m looking for a site to host my special event."
},
{
"question": "Is OPUS VII available to rent?",
"answer": "OPUS VII is a perfect place to hold your special event. Invite your guests to enjoy current exhibitions and artwork on display as they mingle at your event. Catered food and beverages are also available. To learn more about event hosting at OPUS VII please contact us."
}
]
|
http://www.unifive.us/faq/about_product/ | [
{
"question": "What is the structure of the AC adapter?",
"answer": "On this page we will explain the mechanism of the AC adapter in an easy-to-understand manner. Beginning with the explanation of the circuit, we will explain the names of each part by illustration for easier reference. This page summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of specifying the AC adapter. Compare with AC power supply directly. In recent years there are many devices to switch from AC power supply to AC adapter."
},
{
"question": "What is the role of the AC adapter?",
"answer": "This page explains about the role of the AC adapter. We also explain about pros by adopting the AC adapter in an easy-to-understand manner. At our company, all sales staff are proposing AC adapter which is useful for customers as a consultant of power supply. UNIFIVE has a fine-grained after-sales service system and has received high evaluations. This page introduces UNIFIVE after-sales service."
},
{
"question": "What is the response to the prevention of silent change of the AC adapter and used parts?",
"answer": "This page explains our measures against so-called silent change. In UNIFIVE, risk management related to global procurement is thoroughly carried out."
},
{
"question": "How does the fever correspond?",
"answer": "This page explains the heat generation measures of the AC adapter in an easy-to-understand manner, including some examples of specific heat generation measures. UNIFIVE is able to offer products that meet customer's needs."
},
{
"question": "How do you deal with problems such as safety standards?",
"answer": "In UNIFIVE, we provide solutions to problems such as safety standards depending on destination and intended use."
}
]
|
https://walk-in-bathtubs-or.com/Gresham_OR.htm | [
{
"question": "Looking to install a walk in bathtub in Gresham?",
"answer": "Independent Home Products, LLC has helped thousands of people throughout Oregon remain independent by bathing in their own home with a walk-in tub. Independent Home Products, LLC installs beautiful, functional walk in showers in Gresham. Call today for a free walk in estimate."
},
{
"question": "Do you have the need for an Independent Home Products, LLC handicap accessible bathtub or handicap accessible shower in \"Gresham Oregon\"?",
"answer": "As the leading handicap tub & shower installer since 2007, call Independent Home Products, LLC at (888) 351-1385 for a free handicap tub or handicap shower quote today! There are many benefits of installing a walk in bath tub in Gresham. Call Independent Home Products, LLC for a free in home consultation today. Installing a Hydrotherapy tub in your Gresham home can ease your mind and muscles. Call Independent Home Products, LLC for your hydrotherapy tub and we'll ease your wallet as well. If you are looking to improve the safety in your restroom in Gresham, walk in bathtubs by Independent Home Products, LLC can help! Independent Home Products, LLC provides free in home consultations for walk in tub pricing in Gresham. If you are looking for senior bathing options that include safe and independent bathing through the use of a Gresham roll in shower or walk-in bathtub, call the senior solutions pros at Independent Home Products, LLC today."
},
{
"question": "Need to find a contractor to do a tub to walk in shower conversion in Gresham?",
"answer": "Walk in showers offer safety and independent bathing. Call Independent Home Products, LLC for a free consultation."
}
]
|
http://www.diamondcarpet.cn/index.php/faq/What-is-Permanent-Pile-Reversa.html | [
{
"question": "Q: What is Permanent Pile Reversal Shading in carpets?",
"answer": "A: Permanent Pile Reversal Shading is a phenomenon, random occurrence and largely unexplained. It also referred to as watermarking, pooling or puddling. A cut pile carpet may have shaded areas that are lighter or darker than the surrounding carpet pile. It is not unlike the brushed appearance that occurs on fabrics such as suede or velvet."
}
]
|
https://www.dianafast.com/faq | [
{
"question": "Did you used to be Diana Maire Photography?",
"answer": "I did! From 2008-2018 I used my maiden name for my photography business. I found people were constantly misspelling it, and I wasn’t getting emails and missing out on work because people thought my business name was Diana Marie Photography! I finally decided to change it, after all I’ve been married and had a different name for 9 years anyways!"
},
{
"question": "Do you Travel for weddings and photoshoots?",
"answer": "I’m open to it depending on location and timing, although the majority of my weddings are in the Bay Area, with 1-2 a year in the Tahoe area. Portrait sessions are mostly in the Bay Area, with the occasional session in the Redding area when I’m in town visiting family. Anything further from Alameda than 100 miles for weddings, and 25 miles for portrait sessions will have an additional travel fee. For portrait sessions I send an online gallery within 2 weeks, for weddings within 8 weeks. I love light, airy, playful photos that depict real moments and genuine smiles! I often shoot backlit and love a little sun flare peeking through some trees. I prefer soft, natural light, and rarely do anything dramatic or edgy."
},
{
"question": "Do you only shoot natural light?",
"answer": "In a perfect location I do, however I sometimes need to add a little light to get things just right. I always bring some flashes and reflectors along just in case and play it by ear depending on lighting and location."
}
]
|
https://www.thelittledoglaughed.org/faq/about-star/what-is-a-good-bye-kit/ | [
{
"question": "Category Archives: What is a “Good-Bye Kit”?",
"answer": "“Good-bye kits” are for the kids we’ve been working with as they leave the shelter. These tiny 2″x2″x3″ boxes contain a temporary tattoo and a sticker, both with Eli’s laughing face, a “Hands and Words Are Not For Hurting” sticker, a clicker, and a tiny but powerful flashlight inscribed “S.T.A.R. Trainer – See, Tag And Reward”. ONE: Children in shelters live in a frighteningly chaotic time of too many abrupt changes with no closure. Our teams will never know when a visit with a child is the last, and we don’t want to become just another perceived abandonment. Goodbye kits give the shelter personnel the option of giving departing children a gift “from Eli”."
}
]
|
http://www.keyloggerdownload.net/keylogger_download/faq.html | [
{
"question": "What are the major benefits of using Keylogger Software?",
"answer": "You can easily monitor and track the overall computer activities including employees during office hours and children activities at home in your absence."
},
{
"question": "How a keylogger helps to increase the business productivity?",
"answer": "Keylogger Software restricts the employee’s nasty computer activities by tracking online shopping sites, social network sites visited and recording online chat conversations performed by the employer which help in improving the employee’s performance towards their work that leads to increase in business productivity."
},
{
"question": "What versions of Windows do Keylogger Software compatible with?",
"answer": "Keylogger Software supports all Windows versions like Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP and Windows Vista."
},
{
"question": "How does Keylogger Software helpful in monitoring the kid's activities?",
"answer": "Keylogger Software runs secretly in background and records all kid`s online chat details, visited website details, typed passwords and other kids activities."
},
{
"question": "Can I try out Keylogger Software before purchasing?",
"answer": "We provide the demo version of Keylogger Software that helps you to easily understand and analyze the efficient functionality of the software."
},
{
"question": "What is the use of Email option in the Keylogger Software?",
"answer": "Advance Keylogger Software facilitates automatic emailing of all recorded log files at user specified location. Email provides you all the recorded keystrokes, visited website urls details, online chat conversation, mail details, typed passwords and other keyboard activities recorded in the log file format."
},
{
"question": "What is the use of FTP settings in Advanced Keylogger Software?",
"answer": "Advanced keylogger software allows you to upload the log files by enabling FTP server settings so that you can easily access the log files without being physically present at key logger installed PC."
},
{
"question": "How the trial versions of Keylogger Software differ from the licensed version?",
"answer": "Trial version of Keylogger software works only for 30 days. For full software access, you have to purchase the licensed version of keylogger software."
},
{
"question": "Does the Keylogger software is password protected?",
"answer": "Yes, Keylogger software is password protected and no one other than system administrator (or computer owner) can login or modify software configuration settings."
}
]
|
http://smart-whistle.eu/en-GB/faq/ | [
{
"question": "Have a question?",
"answer": "Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions, see how a trouble-free device Ferguson Smart Whistle is. Just connect it to your phone and you can ensure the safety of your loved ones."
},
{
"question": "Q: If I swipe away WISO app from my iPhone, will my WISO work?",
"answer": "A: WISO app needs to listen for WISO activity in the background, therefore do not swipe away WISO app in the Recent Apps list."
},
{
"question": "Q: If I force close WISO app in my Android phone, will my WISO work?",
"answer": "A: WISO app needs to listen for WISO activity in the background, please do not force close WISO app."
},
{
"question": "Q: I don’t see WISO’s emergency phone call feature in my iOS phone, why?",
"answer": "A: Emergency phone call feature is not available for iOS users and this is a result of the native restriction of iOS platform. On the iPhone, phone call function is prohibited when the WISO app is in background mode (which is the usual use case) ."
},
{
"question": "Q: How do I update my WISO app?",
"answer": "A: You can touch “Auto-update Apps” in your Google Play store app or hit Automatic Download in your iPhone, then WISO app can be updated automatically. If you use iPhone, please tap WISO app every time when it is updated in order to keep the WISO app active in the background."
},
{
"question": "Q: How do I know my WISO is not connected with my phone?",
"answer": "A: Red blinking LED shows WISO is not connected with phone. Place WISO and phone to within 5-6 meters to reconnect with each other and prolong battery life."
},
{
"question": "Q: Why is there a 10 free SMS limit?",
"answer": "A: Due to privacy considerations, WISO app cannot send SMS directly on users’ behave. To provide SMS service, we work with world leading independent SMS providers, as such users’ monthly SMS quota is not effected when we send SMS. Each month, we will top up the number of free SMS up to the value of 6. Recharge if you need more."
},
{
"question": "Q: Why do my SMS recipients see a sender ID from an unknown phone number?",
"answer": "A: These colors are used to help identify location data accuracy. The more green markers you see, the more accurate the positioning you receive. The level of accuracy depends on the phone itself, the environment and the operation system of the phone."
},
{
"question": "Q: I have a Gmail account, but could not log in using Google+ login, how do I fix it?",
"answer": "A: Gmail is Google’s mail service, whereas Google+ is Google’s social networking service. To log into our app through Google+, simply enable Google+ service for your Gmail account first, you will then able to use your Gmail to log into our service."
},
{
"question": "Q: Is the Bluetooth connection stable?",
"answer": "A: We have optimized how WISO and our app interacts. While we cannot change how well a phone’s bluetooth work, we have made sure that our app will always be able to receive WISO activation event when the two are connected, even if the app and the WISO are disconnected at the time of activation."
},
{
"question": "Q: Does the app use a lot of battery?",
"answer": "A: Under normal conditions our app uses very little battery. When an emergency event is active, our app will only update user’s current location every few minutes, which in our test using iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 9 uses only 2% of battery every hour. Therefore in most situations our app should be able to provide enough battery life for the duration of a typical emergency."
}
]
|
https://www.tourbytransit.com/FAQ | [
{
"question": "Does TourbyTransit arrange tours and vacation packages?",
"answer": "TourbyTransit provides information and inspiration to help you plan a city vacation using public transit and walking. This includes detailed itineraries for self-guided walking tours and day trips. We also partner with Viator to offer an extensive selection of guided tours, trips and attraction passes, but we don't arrange or provide tours directly."
},
{
"question": "Does TourbyTransit offer personalized travel advice?",
"answer": "We endeavour to answer questions sent to us relevant to public transportation or travel in the cities we cover, but we do not offer personalized travel advice or itineraries."
},
{
"question": "Can I book a hotel through TourbyTransit?",
"answer": "TourbyTransit does not handle hotel bookings directly. Our Hotelfinder provides a comparison of rates sourced from over 70 of the top online travel agencies and direct hotel websites. We present the results of your search without bias and you may book directly with the booking or hotel site offering the best value. For convenience, we also provide links to Booking.com for our recommended hotels in each city. We receive a fee or, in some cases, a commission for referring visitors to booking sites which helps cover the cost of operating our website, but does not affect the price of your booking. We appreciate your support."
},
{
"question": "Why do you provide both verified and instant directions to attractions?",
"answer": "Instant directions are an awesome feature providing detailed up to the minute directions and times from your current location to almost every attraction on our site, but automated directions do have limitations. They work well in most, but not all situations. Walking portions may not always be practical due to lack of a safe walking route. Sometimes, automated directions make use of excessive connections and transfers which may be confusing or add to the cost of your trip. For those reasons, we suggest you use them to supplement our verified directions. Verified directions tell you which transit lines (train, metro, or ferry) you can use and which stations on those lines are closest to each attraction. From there we provide detailed walking or bus and walking directions as needed. These directions are not automated and are carefully checked for suitability. There may still be times when you have to deviate due to temporary construction projects, transit closures, and other unforeseen circumstances. To help avoid surprises we have a page listing real time transit alerts in every city that provides them."
},
{
"question": "How is TourbyTransit different from other travel websites?",
"answer": "Over 80% of city visitors rely on public transit and walking as their main method for exploring a city. This option is more economical than taxis or car rentals, and often quicker in light of the traffic congestion found in big cities. However, it is often challenging in an unfamiliar city, even more so for those who don't have much experience using public transit in their daily lives. Unlike other travel websites, we have a strong component about using public transit and how you can use it to save money sightseeing and exploring in the cities we cover. All attractions we feature are easy to get to on public transportation. We provide verified directions and our instant directions tool to help you get around during your vacation. We avoid annoying pop-up and pop-under ads and surveys and keep advertising as unobtrusive as possible while balancing the need to generate revenue to maintain and grow our site."
},
{
"question": "Why don't you cover more cities?",
"answer": "We focus on quality over quantity. We are continuing to work on expanding our site and will add more cities as time permits, but we also have to spend considerable time keeping our site accurate and up to date for the cities we cover. You'll find our contact information by clicking on the contact link located in our footer. If you have travel experiences to share about any city we cover or general travel insights that would be of interest to our readers we'd love to share them on our blog. We won't accept previously published or overly self-promotional articles, but you may include a contextual link to your website or blog if it offers helpful, relevant information and meets our quality standards. We reserve the right to accept, reject and or edit submissions before publishing. If you'd like to submit a guest post for consideration, please get in touch via our contact form."
}
]
|
https://tree-shop.co.uk/faqs.asp | [
{
"question": "Q: When does the bareroot season begin and end?",
"answer": "A: This depends on the plant dormancy. It usually starts November through to early April. If we have an early frost, it is possible for us to lift the plants a little earlier. When coming into spring if the weather is fine sometimes the season ends at the end of March."
},
{
"question": "Q: Is it possible for me to collect from your nursery?",
"answer": "order on line (in comments section put collection required) or you can telephone through your order and we can agree a suitable collection date. Q: Our garden is overlooked."
},
{
"question": "What can you suggest to plant that would make a good screen and are evergreen?",
"answer": "A: We could recommend evergreens such as laurels, eucalyptus, yew, shrub honeysuckle, Photinia Red Robin, Strawberry tree."
},
{
"question": "Q: What is the difference between bareroot and potted?",
"answer": "A: Barerooted means when we can safely 'lift' the tree from the ground when dormant without disturbing the roots. Again this is only done between November and usually April. When lifted there will only be little or no soil around its roots. Potted trees/shrubs can be planted out all year round and because they are established in the pot then the roots are not disturbed. Q: I have only a small garden."
},
{
"question": "Q: I'm a novice and would like information on how to plant my tree once it has arrived?",
"answer": "A: We do not send planting instructions with the trees but we can send you, on request a leaflet on 'how to plant a tree'. Q: I have a problem with rabbits and deer."
},
{
"question": "Do you supply guards, protection?",
"answer": "A: Yes we can supply guards and stakes. If rabbits are common we would recommend a spiral guard which can be wrapped around the tree. When using on whips or exposed position a bamboo cane will also be required to support the spiral. We also supply easiwraps. If the problem is deer then we would advise on the 1.2 guards for roe deer or 1.5 for fallow deer."
},
{
"question": "And what aftercare should I give them?",
"answer": "any frosts. When you have successfully planted your trees they will need watering especially throughout the summer months."
}
]
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.