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For the last hundred years the big organisational question has been whether any given task was best taken on by the state, directing the effort in a planned way, or by businesses competing in a market. This debate was based on the universal and unspoken supposition that people couldn't simply self-assemble: the choice between markets and managed effort assumed that there was no third alternative. Now there is.
The net result of the social networking revolution is that lowered transaction costs have made gathering together so simple that anyone can do it. Recording, searching, and transmitting information is something our communications networks are effortlessly good at. The enormous visibility and searchability of social life means that the ability for the like-minded to locate one another, and to assemble and cooperate with one another, now exists independently of institutional approval or disapproval.
It is an important proviso that many older people in particular are not all on Twitter and Facebook. Many do not even use e-mail. So any use of social media tools by a government has to be careful to avoid alienating existing subscribers used to more traditional forms of engagement.
Having said that, to truly engage with the business community of Wales, both devolved and local governments need to anticipate and adapt to the needs of not just an increasingly technically literate community, but also consisting of members who are used to belonging to myriad communities, many of which are self-organised, digital and completely free.
These communities increasingly use social tools to find out about their interests (such as through Google), share information (Twitter, blogging, Assembly petitions), find other people who share their interests (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), organise offline meetings (Meetup, Eventbrite) and even disseminate what happens there (YouTube, Vimeo).
It is vital, therefore, to genuinely engage the business community through mediums which they like and with technologies they already use. There's no need to spend a fortune on the latest Welsh Government-procured whiz-bang websites if all potential members are already on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Organisations find it very hard to be honest about the task of managing and engaging with their stakeholders. Change involves simultaneously confronting barriers (such as activist capture, cumbersome governance and stuffy inward looking cultures), building capacity (finding new ways – particularly on-line – of engaging people) and developing new content propositions (what are we asking businesses to do and how can we make this an attractive and rewarding proposition?).
Research by the Carnegie UK Trust reported on the use of social media in civil society, and attempted to find a way through the traditional ways of linking with members, using new social tools. To summarise, they found that the role of social media:
Helps to engage with segments of the population that traditional marketing may find it difficult to reach.
Enables conversations to take place, which facilitates the co-creation of knowledge.
Improves the relationship between an association and individual supporters, as well as between supporters.
Allows information to rapidly ripple through a community, thus enabling quick and effective mobilisation online and offline.
Provides platforms for dissent by allowing people to express discontent or highlight abuses of power.
Strengthens offline communities, and offline events strengthen online relationships.
Improves the transparency, governance and accountability of organisations, which increases trust in those organisations.
Used internally, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations and enables flexible staffing and volunteering.
Helps create highly responsive and less hierarchically governed civil society associations.
Many members of local business communities do not feel comfortable with traditional governance formats and do not believe that they are necessarily the best way to work for change. But there is still an appetite for involvement. Consultation, online voting, new meeting styles and fresh democratic forms of governance are increasingly expected.
Instead of passively consuming services, businesses may want to shape activities themselves and expect support for this. This 'co-production' needs to change the balance of power which could be a challenge for many organisations. But we need new opportunities for members of the business community to be involved and have an effect: one click, easy access, contributing to the organisation's decision-making processes.
The bargain comes last, because it matters only if there is a promise that taking part will drive real change. A bargain helps clarify what you can expect of others and what they can expect of you.


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Food Inc. Movie: Dishing Dirt on the Food Industry
In his documentary Food Inc., award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner exposes the seedy underbelly of the nation's food supply chain and the conglomerates that put profit ahead of health and environmental safety.
The sometimes revolting and often mind-bending movie takes a close look at factory farming, CAFOS, the prevalence of genetically modified foods and the impact that mass-produced consumables have on small farming operations, the environment, and us, the unwitting but all too willing consumers.
Like any good documentary, Food Inc. has stirred up its fair share of controversty. The film examines the industrial production of meat, calling it inhumane, and looks at the industrial production of grains and vegetables - labeling these common mass production practices as economically and environmentally unsustainable.
Food Inc. also addresses the economic and legal power of the major food companies that supply Americans with cheap but contaminated food while using petroleum-based chemicals and promoting unhealthy food consumption habits.
While the fimlmakers invited the companies they exposed to defend themselves, Monsanto, Tyson, Smithfields and Purdue all declined. Director Robert Kenner claims that he "spent large amounts of his budget on legal fees defending himself against lawsuits from industrial food producers, pesticide and fertilizer manufacturers, and other companies criticized in the film."
Made by Participant Media, the same company that produced Al Gore's pivotal An Inconvenient Truth, Food Inc. is produced by world-renowned food experts and author Michael Pollan (In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto and The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals) and Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation. The movie's companion book, Food Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food Is Making Us Sicker, Fatter, and Poorer—And What You Can Do About It sums up the film's premise entirely, and is definitely worth the read.
Food Inc. is, at times, hard to swallow - and will make even the most jaded viewers wonder about the food they're putting on their forks. It's a worthwhile movie to watch; especially if you're curious about where your food really comes from and who benefits from your food dollars.
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I love getting my hands into the dirt and working with God to make beauty come out of small seeds and transplants. I share the experiences of an ordinary gardener with photos and words.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Securing My Borders
All I was going to do today was plant one Easter lily, and water. I planted the lily quite easily in a few minutes and pulled all new weeds I could find in that bed by the pumphouse wall. And then I thought I'd better mark the borders of the spot of land on the slope where I'm planting a wildflower / herb garden. And, of course, I wanted to pull any new weeds appearing in that bit of ground. Marking the borders is important because my weed abatement man, John, will probably spray again after the rain stops for a few days. You wouldn't believe how high the old crop of thorns is growing, and now the rains have started another bunch of seedlings. John thinks that herbs and wildflowers are weeds. So I decided to put a rock border around anything out in the open he might be tempted to spray, since anything green is fair game to him.
Among today's discoveries were one sprouted borage seed I'd about given up on, some unfriendly looking worms I threw a long distance from what I was planting, and a few insects in pupa form whose identities I don't know, but I flung them away as well. I decided to let a few weeds be flowers, since their small purple blooms are attractive, the leaves are frilly, and the plants keep the soil from eroding while they crowd out other weeds. The help cover the ground while I'm waiting for seeds to sprout and grow up.
I started my work in the garden about 3PM, intending to stay long enough for my half-hour's exercise. But one thing led to another. My neighbor came out and wanted to talk, and she couldn't follow me around because she was only wearing socks. One weed pulled seemed to reveal more to pull. And I couldn't stop. I also decided to expand the border I had orginally planned to mark. Then, of course, I had to collect the rocks, which are quite plentiful, and use them to mark the bed's border. Between all the digging, weeding and rock hunting I got a bit tired. But while I was hunting rocks I came across a hearty-looking poppy plant way outside the boundaries among the thorns and mustard plants. It looked lonely and it seemed a shame to leave it there for John to spray, so I dug it up and planted it within the boundaries I had marked. What surprised me was the root. I've never much noticed poppy roots before, but this one was entirely smooth -- no little hair-like roots were shooting out of it as they do from a carrot. It was more like a golf tee. I'm hoping the poppy will live, but maybe they only can stay where originally planted. I thought I'd try because I saw poppies at the nursery in six-packs and deduced they must be transplantable. I'll find out soon. The weather was perfect for transplanting -- overcast and rather cold. I finally finished my work, watered everything in, and put away the tools. When I went in I couldn't believe it was already after six.
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Friday, October 9, 2015
FiNISH! For FAB FALL DECOR
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What a great styling job! And that Matthew ,always full of ideas!ReplyDelete
LOL- Oh, Amy. That is something like would happen to me. One day I was scrounging around in ratty old clothes and my daughter brings her friend (from work-dressed to the nines) to see our house. I wanted to beat her-my daughter-not the friend. lolReplyDelete
Your home is just gorgeous and I will go look for that magazine. Love it, Ames!!!!! Look how far you have come even since I have known you. I am so proud of you!!!!! xo DianaReplies
The magazine is digital so all you have to do is click on the link to read it Diana. There are fun projects for you to do with your grand daughters, like how he took an old plastic doll house and sprayed it black and made an enchanting haunted house! The girls would love that.Delete
Can you come to my house and make it inviting for the holidays!! Congratulations on the magazine spread!!! Awesome!!! xo LeslieReplyDelete
I love that you used the white lanterns! The whole front porch is perfectly fall perfect! LindaReplyDelete


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Tomlinson, C. M. (2001). A review of the grief process and bereavement follow-up support (Thesis, Australian Catholic University). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4226/66/5a8e4a864b79f
Grief is a life changing and universal experience, expressed through individual sets of responses and behaviours. Society and health workers' interpretation and beliefs regarding grief and bereavement have changed throughout the decades. This is a continually evolving process. As we move into a new century, so too does grief move into a new era where a new postmodern paradigm is arising. We are thus deviating away from stage theories that are time limited, linear and predictable. Emphasis in this new wave of thought is placed upon grief as an oscillating and highly unique experience, one that encourages a continuation of a bond and lifetime relationship with the deceased. This current qualitative study explores the new phenomenon in relation to both the grief process and bereavement support programs, by extensively reviewing the literature and analysing data from a number of interviews with the bereaved. Furthermore the supports offered by society, with particular focus on a Melbourne Community Bereavement Follow Up Program, are reviewed...
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The back has a 3.2 MP camera and a speaker. In the front is a physical keypad with a dedicated key for Push Mail/ Smart Mail and three capacitive touch buttons below the touch screen. The top has a micro-USB port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Overall, the handset features good finishing and the silver side casing adds to the entire 'look' of the device.
Karbonn KT21 has a 2.8-inch display, and for a touch and type phone the display seems to be well sized and is comfortable to use. Brightness levels are decent and work well for regular use. In sunlight though, it turns out to be a little dim. When compared to any regular phone with a physical keypad, this handset's big screen gives it a slight edge in terms of viewing photos and videos.
The phone comes with a 3.2 MP camera, which can also be used for video recording. The best part about the camera on the device is the interface of the camera app. It comes with various features including burst shot selection that allows you to pick the best image out of five captured images.
Other features include smile detection, panorama, white balance controls and the ability to add frames. All these features are put together in a very camera like interface where you have gears that rotate similar to a normal physical selection dial in a camera. Software aside, the picture quality is about average and not something to talk much about.
Software/ User Interface
The K21 runs on Karbonn's own proprietary software and the company has tried to customise it rather well. The lock screen has nice animations. Three options adorn the screen - Call, Unlock and Message. To select one of these all you need to do is to choose the desired option all the way up. Also, many animated wallpapers come pre-loaded with the device.
The phone comes pre-loaded with social networking and Internet based applications like Facebook, YouTube, Mobile TV, Newshunt, Yahoo Messenger, Y! Weather, Y! Finance and Y! News. It also comes with Karbonn Instant Messenger a.k.a KIM that offers gTalk like functionality.
On the games front, it supports Java applications and had games like Cut The Rope and Fruit Ninja pre-installed. With some lag in the performance, the gaming experience is not one that you would like to remember.
For an entry-level device, the phone has decent utility features like Airplane mode/ Flight mode, scheduled power on/off and also, auto quick end that ends every call after a desired duration saved in the settings. That is surely some help to save you battery power and money, if you don't mind your calls getting interrupted in the middle!
Utility applications like Calender, World Clock, Notes, Task Planner and Ebook Reader come installed in the phone as well. All apps are pretty usable and not just placeholders like most entry-level phones have.
Performance/ Battery life
The major problem with the device was the signal reception. In a room where we were getting near about full signal strength in other devices, Karbonn KT21 was showing poor signal strength. Call quality and clarity was about average. Additionally, due to problems with the signal reception outgoing messages often failed.
The combination of a touch-screen and a physical keypad comes with its own functionalities and limitations. Forsending texts and emails, big touch screens have always had an edge with the presence of full QWERTY keyboards on the screen. But for other day to day activities like making calls, a physical keypad is generally more convenient. But on the KT-21, while typing on the touch screen keyboard is a bit difficult given the size of the screen, the keys of the physical keypad are comfortable. The keyboard on the device feels cramped. Also, the touch is not that responsive and suffers from lags from time to time.
Karbonn has been marketing the phone for its 'Smart Mail' feature. The phone also has a dedicated Smart Mail key. We tried setting up an account in Smart mail via GPRS and due to the poor signal reception had several errors while doing so. The device gives the option to set up Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, Windows Live or custom email accounts.
As far as the smartness of Smart Mail is concerned, the notifications are quick and the refresh time is decent. Push mail works as expected. The phone uses minimal packet data and downloads only part of a long email. The rest of the email can be downloaded upon request. The 1000 mAh battery gave a decent battery backup and was able to last one-two days on a single charge.
The strength of the device is the user interface and the features that it offers for its price. On the downside, the proprietary OS means a lack of apps. Another major drawback is that the signal reception in this handset is not very good and for any user this could be a major deterrent for purchasing this handset. The UI adds to the whole experience of using the phone. For someone who has been using a non-touchscreen phone, this device might help make the shift.
Ratings (out of 5)
Design: 3
Display: 3
Camera: 2.5
Performance: 2.5
Features: 3.5
Battery life: 4
Value for Money: 3
Overall: 2.5
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Posted on April 9, 2015
The first time I was on this stage was during a tour of the Masonic Temple years ago. We had spent the day exploring lodges, chapels, and all sorts of strange and beautiful rooms. We wandered down eerie hallways and through (I'm 99% sure) haunted locker rooms to see an unfinished swimming pool. We saw elegant ballrooms, an expansive drill hall, and all kinds of amazing places to get lost.
The day was packed with fascinating stories, but the highlight for me was when we walked into this theater (then known as the Scottish Rite Cathedral) and our tour guide mentioned that it was Jack White's favorite place to play.
Whether that statement is true or not, there have been some incredible shows here, and being back up on that stage last month was again the best part of my day.
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Posted on December 31, 2012
As the year comes to an end, like most of us I think, I've been spending some time looking back at the last twelve months remembering all of the good times. There are certain things you take with you into the new year, almost like souvenirs of 2012. I'm not just talking about the Detroit Blues album discovered in a little record shop in the hills of Montmartre 4,000 miles from home this past August.
There was the starry night in Lyon at the Roman amphitheater, savoring every note of that phenomenal Bon Iver show. There was the afternoon I spent in Music Heaven, right here in Detroit at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, hoping Jack White would never leave the stage. It's the memories and experiences we take with us as our adventures through 2012 come to an end that to me are the best keepsakes of all.
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Martin and Maureen Shipley set off on foot from Cape Wrath on Scotland's northwestern tip in May 2016 and 79 days later reached Dover. 50 maps, many #walk1000miles meet-ups and 1041 miles later Martin told us all about it.
Martin and Maureen Shipley had only been walking a week, when they decided in 2004 they'd try doing the 192-mile Coast to Coast. It was the start of a love affair that saw them set off to complete an extraordinary – and possibly unique – achievement: to walk the length of the kingdom in both the longest directions: north-east to south-west (John O'Groats to Land's End) and in summer 2016 north-west to south-east (Cape Wrath to Dover). And yet, they insist, they are nothing out of the ordinary – and anyone could, and should, follow in their bootsteps.
There are lessons for us all and our challenge too. As Maureen says: "That thing about a journey of 1000 miles starting with a single step is true, and the way I cope with it isn't to think of all those miles, just little chunks. The idea of walking for 78 days frightened me. The idea of waIking 13 miles tomorrow, at about 2mph, doesn't."
Martin concurs: "Just look at the next day and don't be overawed by it. It's a big country, and you only get a real sense of that on foot, but you're walking it. And unlike other things, like skiing or running, about which people say 'anyone one can do it' but really it's only because they're good at it, with walking you really can."
We spoke to him after last summer's epic.
What's the state of the marital union after so many miles together?
It's as strong as ever. There were some stressful moments on the way. Maureen is the emotional one, I'm the pragmatic one. So we get through the pressure points and come out smiling afterwards.
How does the experience compare to previous adventures?
The most appropriate comparison is to John O'Groats to Lands End. This walk was tougher on our legs than that though, as we think we did more walking on tarmac. The weather was drier and hotter, especially the last four days when we were walking 16-17 miles in 30°C. Although the walk was 59 miles shorter, it was three days longer and the scenery was just as impressive.
What were the best and worst bits?
North-west Scotland, which has such fantastic and dramatic landscapes, and the South Downs Way, especially the Seven Sisters. We were lucky enough to have great weather as we walked there. It was great to walk or meet up with family friends along the way and also make friends from the #walk1000miles group. The worst bits were the footpaths on the Burnley Way, Shropshire Way and the Rossendale Way! The Pentland Hills were harder than expected, as we were carrying full rucksacks and were tired after walking 17 miles the previous day. We thought that once we had climbed up we were up, but realised there are five steep ups and downs!
Did you develop any cravings?
Not cravings as such, more a desire for something different to eat. We stayed
in 79 B&Bs who each wanted to give us a full English breakfast. We also ate out 79 times in the evenings, mostly in pubs with similar menus. It was difficult to get variety in food. Maureen longed for fresh fruit and veg and 'plain home cooked food'.
How did your bodies hold up?
I held up okay in the main, but tweaked a hamstring on day 52, which was sore for a few days, but otherwise no other issues. Maureen had several days of back ache, due to osteoporosis, and had a water infection after three weeks on the road. Towards the end, in the hot weather, she had swollen heels and feet bend, not to mention sore bits where you don't want sore bits!
And your brains?
It was a mental challenge at times, but it's not the issue it seems to be to others. For 78 days all we had to think about was having breakfast, going for a walk, reaching our B&B, freshening up, going out for dinner and then sleeping! Nothing else to clutter our minds with for nearly three months!
What were the highlights in terms of the places you travelled through?
Scotland, especially the Kyle of Durness. The Langdales in the Lake District, Pendle Hill in Lancashire and the Malvern Hills. Winchcombe to Bourton-on-the-Water was a superb day on the Wardens Way. The South Downs Way exceeded expectations, as we'd never walked in the area before, and the Seven Sisters were magnificent. The finish at Dover Castle was memorable, thanks to Diana Turley from the group and her team at English Heritage.
Where will you definitely return to?
Definitely Scotland in May, which is always a great time of the year to visit and there's still so much there we've yet to walk. As people who generally head for the hills, we were also taken by the rolling countryside of the 'downs' and will look to walk in the area again and visit some of the places for longer that we only had time to pass through, such as Winchester, Hastings and Rye.
And the emotional highlights for you?
For me it was day one, starting the walk after three to four years of planning, plus getting to the end of the walk after 78 consecutive days of walking and achieving our goal. We also met some fantastic folk along the way.
For Maureen it was when the phone bleeped to say another donation to our fundraising had been received and the many unexpected kindnesses we received from strangers who went out of their way to help two scruffy walkers.
Tell us what role the #walk1000miles group played in your adventure.
It was a brilliant vehicle for keeping in touch with fellow walkers, whose words of encouragement spurred us on. Even more amazing is that several members met us to move rucksacks on to our next B&B to save us carrying items we didn't need. Many of them spent time walking with us and it was fantastic to meet them. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude and Country Walking for providing such a wonderful facility.
What have you learned?
I've learned to appreciate even more the natural world around us in the UK. Our countryside is unrivalled and we should treasure it. The wildflowers have been colourful, the wildlife varied and the landscape awesome. Maureen feels she is a better person for the experience – more patient and understanding.


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As I move closer to my new rural lifestyle, I think about what the other requirements will be to make this transition. Definitely a good solid financial base is one of those things. So I am going to be working on several articles that dive into this area some to create more awareness and to align my financial goals with my lifestyle goals.
We all know about saving for a rainy day, but in today's economy it seems like every day is a rainy day. Creating an emergency fund can dry up those rainy days and give us peace of mind for the future. Don't walk around without your financial cushion.
What is an emergency fund? It is a sum of money that is set aside for the "what ifs" in life. Any one of us can have a misfortune befall us. Natural disasters put people in financial binds all the time. Accidents, job loss, death, divorce, and other situations can set us back quickly. Unless you are independently wealthy, your finances will take a hit.
Be prepared for the worst with an emergency fund. It does require sacrifice on our part to set up the fund. No one just has money lying around to put in a savings account so we have to create the opportunities.
The basis of the fund is to have at least three to six months of income set aside for those rainy days. If you and a spouse work then both incomes are included. But, for some, that is a large dollar amount. Let's start with something a bit easier.
It can take a while to save that much money. Set smaller goals so that the larger one doesn't seem so unreachable. Begin with saving a certain dollar amount from each paycheck.
For convenience, if you have direct deposit, modify it so that amount automatically transfers to your savings account. This keeps the money out of your hands where it may or may not make it to its predetermined destination. We all get a little weak in the knees when it comes to money.
Empty your pockets every night. This is more of a man thing to carry change in their pockets. Place those coins in a Mason jar or a piggy bank. At the end of each month or once the container is filled, go to one of those cash machines in the grocery store and tally it up. Add that money to your emergency fund. This is something everyone, even kids, can do to help out with the financial cushion.
Keep everyone accountable. Remind them of the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can handle financial emergencies when everyone pitches in to save money.
The hardest thing will be not disturbing the emergency fund. The sacrifices that you make will be in the form of incidentals that you don't need to have. Examples of these things include, going to the movies, going out to dinner, buying new clothes or shoes unnecessarily and more. It also encourages us to find new ways to enjoy family time. Spending less time on the go will allow you to find activities your family can do together at home or that cost little or no money out and about.
What about your emergency fund? Have you started it? If not, throw a few pennies in a jar and begin today.
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I would like to know if a circuit is readily available for testing the insulation strength of a transformer (HiPot test) at about 1,500 volts according to the equation:
High Pot test voltage = 1000V + 2(mains supply voltage)
= 1000V + 2 x 120VAC = 1,240VAC
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The configuration is a simple matter of stacking an AC voltage on top of a DC voltage, as shown below. This is a test that is described in detail in MIL-STD-202. And the document stresses the same thing I do: You are working with lethal voltages at times. Always keep that in mind before you throw the power switch!
What you didn't specify is the duration of the applied voltages (typical times range from 10 sec to 1 min) or the environmental conditions. These are variables, too. Higher temperatures, for example, take a toll on insulation. And the longer the voltages are applied at these elevated temperatures, the more likely the insulation is to break down. You need to look at your application. Is this a power transformer operating 24/7, or a furnace control transformer with a lower duty cycle? Are we talking Bangladesh (high humidity)? Iraq (high temperature)? Each test must take into consideration the conditions under which the equipment is to be operating. The HiPot equation – DCV + 2ACV – is just one part of a bigger picture.


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BY Fraser Tennant
Every bank is to be subject to the same staff bonus cap according to new guidelines published by the European Banking Authority (EBA) this week.
The regulator's guidelines, its final statement on remuneration policy, are designed to ensure that financial institutions correctly and consistently calculate the bonus cap by mapping remuneration components into either fixed or variable pay, as well as detailing allowances, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses and severance pay.
The EBA does, however, recommend exemptions from certain aspects of the EU's latest Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV) remuneration rules for smaller banks and operators, such as asset management firms.
To this end, the EBA is of the opinion that legislative action is required in order to clarify and ensure that the CRD remuneration requirements are applied consistently across the EU. At present there are a number of national rules regarding the application of proportionality, including the waiving of requirements, which has led to an uneven playing field between institutions across the EU.
"While smaller asset managers and banks will be relieved that the EBA believes the deferral rule should not apply to them, for larger asset managers the situation is particularly concerning," asserts Jon Terry, a reward partner at PwC. "The EBA appears to be suggesting that they should no longer be able to avoid remuneration requirements on deferral and payment in instruments."
However, the EBA's attitude does not constitute a legal basis and the guidelines are essentially "neutral" on this particular aspect. For the moment, the CRD general principle of proportionality determines how waivers are applied – a scenario very much subject to change.
"Many assets managers and smaller banks will be very concerned that the EBA is proposing changes to the Directive that would require that all firms, regardless of size, will be subject to the bonus cap. It appears current practices will apply for 2016, and the guidelines have simply provided a stay of execution until 2017. Although the situation is not yet certain - changes will need to go through the European legislative process, which can be lengthy."
The EBA Guidelines, based on the so-called 'comply or explain' principle meaning that Competent Authorities have two months to state whether or not they will comply with them, are due to come into force across the EU on 1 January 2017.


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If you need a car that blends into the background, look somewhere else. Nissan's Juke is a small SUV that's sold like hot cakes because it makes a visual statement. The second generation version keeps the design extreme but adds more space, smarter looks, extra equipment, greater efficiency and plenty of personalisation options.
There's nothing quite like a Nissan Juke, part SUV, part sports coupe, part hot hatch - with a few bike and rallycar genes thrown in for good measure. It sounds an unpromising mix but against the odds, Nissan has made it work and in this original version of this car, defined once and for all what the market's smallest breed of crossover-class car should be like. Here's the second generation model. What was most amazing about the original Juke was that a company the size of Nissan could build it. The usual procedure is for a maverick designer to come up with just such a concept only for company heads to shelve it, for customer clinics to reject it or for marketing pressure to water it down. Somehow the earlier Juke survived all of these potential trapdoors and this MK2 model remains singularly the most distinctive family car on sale today.
Driving Experience
The Juke range kicks off in second generation form with the 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine we've already seen in Nissan's Micra supermini, with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an all-new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, replacing the CVT transmission previously offered. Power stands at 115hp with up to 200Nm of torque available on overboost. Nissan claims 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds for the manual and 11.1 seconds for the DCT automatic variant, with both topping out at 112mph. Expect a plug-in hybrid version to be added in due course. At the wheel, long-time Juke owners will find the driving position is massively improved - there's at last a reach-adjustable steering wheel and smart Monoform sports seats are standard. In the manual model, the gear lever now sits more purposefully on the centre console and operates with a shorter throw. Plus of course there's plenty of driver-assistance technology, primarily Nissan ProPILOT, the brand's semi-autonomous driver aid. This is capable of controlling the throttle, braking and steering while driving in a single lane on motorway-style roads. It's optional on N-Connecta trim cars and standard from Tekna grade upwards. In addition, the Juke gains intelligent automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, speed-limit and traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Design and Build
Yes, the Juke does still look like either something dredged up from the abyssal depths of the ocean or a fun, friendly and futuristic little runabout, depending on your perspective. Whichever camp you're in, you have to hand it to Nissan for not losing its resolve and watering this design down. Buyers of the original model will recognise this second generation version with its exaggerated wheel arches, rising window line, strong shoulders and a squat rear end. The full-LED circular headlights placed high on the front bumper reference those of the original Juke's, and feature a new Y-shaped signature. Above them sit new, slim LED daytime running lights that flank the nose and a narrow grille. This MK2 model is 35mm wider and 75mm longer nose to tail than before, but most significantly, the wheelbase has increased by 105mm. It certainly appears a larger, more spacious car. The cabin delivers on that promise, with rear knee room increasing by 58mm and headroom growing by 11mm. Sitting on top of the revised fascia is a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while some cars will also be available with a seven-inch colour driver-information display within the instrument panel. Out back, the hatch is 131mm wider than before and it accesses a boot that's now 422-litres in size, an increase of 68-litres over the first generation model.
Market and Model
Juke pricing starts at about £17,400 for a base 'Visia' model, but another £1,600 is needed for the mid-range 'Acenta' trim level most will want. The popular 'N-Connecta' version costs from around £21,000, while plush 'Tekna' trim costs from around £22,500. 'Tekna+' is the top version. Scope for exterior personalisation has always been key to Juke ownership, so this MK2 model can feel very bespoke if you want it to be. It's available in 11 different colours, with wheels ranging from 16-inch steel rims with covers to 19-inch alloys. Top-spec Tekna+ cars are available with contrasting finishes on the roof and mirrors, too. Buyers will also want cutting-edge media connectivity, so on-board Wi-Fi now appears, as do TomTom maps with live traffic and a voice-controlled Google Assistant. The NissanConnect remote services app is now compatible with the Juke, allowing owners to interact with their cars from wherever they are via their smartphone. Three optional interior schemes in orange, white or black introduce leather and Alcantara upholstery, too. All cars from Acenta grade upwards get the latest eight-inch infotainment unit as standard, while every car gets cruise control with a speed limiter function and high beam assist.
Cost of Ownership
The second generation Juke is looking to retain its predecessor's reputation as being inexpensive to run and should deliver on that promise thanks to an all-new 1.0-litre three cylinder engine and a 23kg reduction in weight, despite this model's increase in size. The weight improvement is down to the use of more lightweight, high-tension steel in the body, plus the introduction of a new CMF-B Nissan/Renault Alliance platform, shared with one of its closest rivals, the second generation Renault Captur. All of this should mean a competitive set of running cost stats. Expect a WLTP-rated combined cycle fuel figure of around 45mpg and an NEDC-rated CO2 figure in the 113-118g/km bracket. Service intervals will come round every 12 months or 12,500 miles, depending on which comes soonest. As part of any Nissan dealer visit with your car, you'll be provided with a free courtesy vehicle and a video health check for your Juke that you can watch on your 'phone or computer. Nissan also provides a three year, 60,000-mile warranty as standard and that can be lengthened to four years but with the same mileage cap. This recognises that most drivers of small SUVs tend to cover lower distances, but aims to give added peace of mind for those looking to keep their car for longer. And in case of any problems, there's breakdown assistance with roadside help included with the car's protection package.
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Key Standard Features*
- Personalisation pack - Black - Juke
- Exterior pack - Black - Juke
- Exterior pack - Blue - Juke
- Exterior pack - Orange - Juke
- Personalisation pack - Blue - Juke
- Personalisation pack - Orange - Juke
- Solid - Flame red
- Solid paint
- Leather - Black
|Body Glass
|Rear wiper
|Privacy glass
|Rain sensor windscreen wipers
|Electric front/rear windows
|Heated rear windscreen
|VDC Dynamic Vehicle Control
|ESP + traction control
|Bluetooth system
|Driver Aids
|Cruise control + speed limiter
|Electric speed sensitive power steering
|Lane departure warning system
|Blind spot monitoring
|Around View Monitor
|Moving object detection
|Driver Convenience
|Push button starter
|Dusk sensor
|Driver Information
|Trip computer
|Service interval indicator
|Low fuel level warning light
|Door/boot open warning light
|Exterior temperature gauge
|Colour rear view camera
|Nissan connect sat nav system
|Driving Mirrors
|Electric folding door mirrors
|Electric door mirrors
|Heated door mirrors
|6 speakers
|Steering wheel mounted audio controls
|Stereo radio/CD player and MP3 facility
|DAB Digital radio
|USB port
|Aux input
|Bose personal sound system
|Exterior Body Features
|Body colour door handles
|Body colour bumpers
|Dark chrome grille
|Exterior Lights
|Automatic headlights
|LED indicators in door mirrors
|LED daytime running lights
|LED front fog lights
|Climate control
|Pollen filter
|Interior Features
|Leather upholstery
|Internal chrome door handles
|Front cupholders x 2
|Leather steering wheel and gear knob
|Front door pockets with bottle holders
|Luggage area under floor storage box
|Front armrest
|Steering wheel rake adjustment
|12V socket
|Rear tonneau cover integrated into tailgate
|Gear shift indicator
|Interior Lights
|Interior courtesy lights
|Map reading lamp
|Driver/passenger reading lights
|Driver and passenger airbags
|Height adjustable front seatbelts
|Three 3 point rear seatbelts
|Driver and passenger side airbags
|Passenger airbag deactivate switch
|Front and rear curtain airbags
|Warning triangle and first aid kit
|Tyre pressure monitoring system
|Child locks on rear doors
|Heated front seats
|Sports seats
|Height adjustable driver's seat
|Passenger seat back pocket
|3 height adjustable rear headrests
|Isofix child seat preparation
|Front head restraints
|60/40 split folding rear seat
|Front seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters
|Remote central locking
|Intelligent Key
|Vanity Mirrors
|Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
|Wheels - Alloy
|17" Urban alloy wheels
|Wheels - Spare
|Tyre repair kit
|0 to 60 mph (secs)
|0 to 62 mph (secs)
|Engine Power - BHP
|Engine Power - KW
|Engine Power - PS
|Engine Power - RPM
|Engine Torque - LBS.FT
|Engine Torque - MKG
|Engine Torque - NM
|Engine Torque - RPM
|Top Speed
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Gift of the Givers Book Launch in Cape Town
Gift of the Givers recently launched its book at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal in Pietermaritzburg. Written by award winning journalist, Shafiq Morton, and published by Louise Grantham of Bookstorm Publishers, the book went on sale from 1 September.
Since the launch we have been inundated with requests to have further launches in various cities in South Africa and to make it available at the various events where we are invited as guest speaker. We have been making the book available at such events. We have decided to have a launch in Cape Town at the Gift of the Givers Offices at 45 Noll Avenue, Rylands Estate, 1 km from the Melomed Medical Centre. The event will take place on Tuesday, 28 October 2014, at 8 pm and is open to all. All we request, by way of courtesy, is to RSVP, for effective catering purposes. You are welcome to invite others but please confirm numbers on 021 638 7909.
It will be the first event at which the writer, Shafiq Morton, and myself will be on the same platform. There will be a short power point presentation and a book signing activity.
For details in Cape Town contact Gawa Sayed 0836613035.


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Can anyone become an influencer? To anyone with a little luck, drive, and an original sense of self and style, the answer would be "yes". With 59% of 18-29-year-olds using Instagram, there's a potential audience of millions for anyone producing content that people want to engage with. The influencer asks that their followers buy into their personalities first, and the brands they're associated with come next.
Influencers move in different circles to conventional celebrities. To most people, the diamond-encrusted lifestyles of stars like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid are completely untouchable. The whole appeal of the influencer is that they are just like us—only more polished. This down-to-earth charm means that engagement levels on their social profiles are high. Comments are usually replied to, and recommendations are taken seriously. Influencer marketing uses this community relationship in a mutually beneficial way. The brand markets better, while the customer gets content on their Instagram feed they find much more appealing than a conventional advert.
It's definitely a matter of quality over quantity when it comes to followers. The relatability, trust and cool-factor of many influencers are due to a smaller following that feels exclusive. If your target customers pride themselves on being unique, this dynamic is a goldmine—your product will come across as a hidden gem far from the mainstream. Clothing brand Reformation know that millennials love this, and have shaped their brand into an exclusive 'club' for followers to be a part of. Instagram followers are anxious to buy their products and share with the hashtag #refbabes—or else miss out on what the cool girls are doing.
A similar example is beauty brand Glossier. In their business model, the micro-influencer is everything. Packaging is designed to be Instagram-able. All customers are given a 10% discount code to share with their friends. By using Glossier products, the customer becomes an influencer, and therefore part of the lifestyle associated with the brand. Relying on word-of-mouth marketing, Glossier says that three quarters of new customers arrive due to peer recommendation—meaning the majority of their advertisers are completely unpaid.
Glossier was aware of the power of social following since its founding in 2014. Household name brands have attempted to hop on the bandwagon more recently, but it's a notoriously difficult thing to get right. And now they have to be more savvy about it than ever. Millennials and Gen Z-ers are becoming more and more aware of whether they are being marketed to or not.
Influencer marketing can almost seem paradoxical—audiences want both authenticity and flawlessness. But is it sustainable to expect both of these things? It could be said that the reason this form of advertising works is the followers' ignorance to what goes on behind the scenes. When audiences begin to feel exploited, the follower-influencer-brand dynamic will erode as quickly as it appeared. This makes it all the more important to play by the rules.
The trust that can form between an Instagrammer and their followers is the stuff of the advertising industry's dreams. These tips will help your brand make the most of this relationship while avoiding any potential faux-pas.
1.A smaller number of engaged followers is better than large number of people who won't care about your brand. Working with smaller influencers will also help cut costs.
2. Give the influencer creative freedom—they know their audience. Scripted captions and uncharacteristic overenthusiasm can turn followers away.
3.Keep your packaging and design social media friendly. This will encourage 'micro-influencers' to promote your brand at no cost to you.
4. Make sure the influencers you choose to work with are appropriate for the image you're trying to promote. Sponsored content should fit seamlessly into their social media profile.
5. Do your research. Does your influencer have a good reputation, or might they bring negative connotations to your brand?
6. A long-term relationship with your influencer will be much more effective than a one-time deal. Going further than sponsored posts, in product collaboration for example, is a great way to get across that the influencer really believes in your brand.


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When going to college you know that you are choosing, in most cases, your future career. It's a most important choice and not at all easy to make. But shouldn't you find what you like and are good at and go there? Had it only been that simple…
In USA a large number of students spend many years going to different courses before actually choosing their major as they can simply not find the answers to the questions mentioned above. But can this process be skipped? The answer is YES, especially as no one likes to waste time and money.
The future career- when we were little, we all wanted to be doctors, astronauts and singers. In time our options can get to change dramatically, but in the end everybody has to make a choice. For those who want to get a college degree it is better to be decided before actually choosing what to study next. This is definitely not a matter of probabilities! Think about your aptitudes, interests, the kind of job you want (active or more office or computer work) and very important, about how much you will be paid. Also take into consideration factors such as your health, the possibility to work abroad or in another region of your country and whether your future job will affect your possibility to start your own family. Already have some ideas?
The natural talent- For some, the decision is quite simple. There are definitely some of you who have made a religion out of a subject, who have some specials aptitudes such as working with children or web designing, or who are very talented when it comes to some type of art. When having such a gift it is quite easy to make a choice and can consider yourself to be quite lucky. But, in some cases your future job may not be considered as useful or well-paid as others and some may want to convince you to give up your dream. Carefully consider all pieces of advice before deciding as stubbornness will not help you. Still, in most cases, it's better to do what you like and to continue your studies thinking about how much you worked and studied in a certain domain; it's not all about money! You don't want to become a psychiatrist's most important client, do you?
Information is power! Learn everything you can about possible future colleges for you to study at. Browse their sites, brochures and better than that, if possible, try to go and assess the situation yourself. Get informed about teachers, study conditions, career prospects and also about how much would all cost you as that also proves to be important. Does it suit you? Could it be what you were looking for? However, it is best to get behind the scenes.Talk to students (it's even better if you already have some friends there) and find out if the advertisements really present reality. Have the graduates found good jobs? Are the courses interesting? Is it all worth? Students tend to be really frank about these subjects but be careful about who you ask. Some may just be unable to get to a certain level and blame it all on the university.
Ask for an opinion- parents, friends, teachers, classmates, they can all influence you quite a lot when making your decision. Doing everything on your own can sound quite tempting but in reality it's better to know other views just as well. All parents want the best for their children, but of course, they can overreact. Inheriting the family's chicken farm may not be what you want or maybe the idea of being a surgeon like your fathers scares you to death. However, maybe it's not just mum that can't understand my art, maybe I have no talent. Decide what is logical and what is just proof of affection in what your parents tell you, and don't exclude them. Discuss and act like a real family!
Friends are also good to talk to as they will tell you sincerely that you should start thinking about something else as you could cut a person's wrong foot as a doctor. If you've heard this some other time, maybe they have a point… They will also want to have you close, but don't make a choice solely thinking about that. You will definitely make new friends and keeping in contact is piece of cake now!
You'd better not rely on people who heard about graduates making their living as taxi drivers or that you would have to pay enormous sums for passing your exams. Unfounded rumors are to be ignored when making a decision.
What to choose. Some universities are much better than others, but they may be too far from home, too expensive or in a city where you don't know anyone. Should you choose one that has more benefits from these points of view or should you go to the top? Apply to both and also apply for a scholarship if you have good grades. If the top university accepts you and if you feel ready to face a great challenge and not only concerning study, try to go there. There are many jobs available for students and you may give it a try. However you cannot risk when money and your future career may be affected, so don't be stubborn and don't forget the fact that one can study in another university too if there's enough good will.
So, in the end what is more to say than may you make the best choice!


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Jui Residences at 1177 Serangoon Road
The residence's floor plans are designed to be in one, two and three bedroom units. The units will have two facing along Kallang Park Connector facing and Moonstone Lane facing. The units will fulfil all your family's needs.
Jui Residences is one of the residences that is situated in the middle of Potong Pasir. This is a town which is located close to District 12. That is why Jui Residences has it letters addressed to District 12. If you wish to have a wonderful life, Jui Residences at Serangoon Road Water Company has all that made available to you. In fact, you will have all the best facilities that you like shopping malls and shops. For instance, you will get Poiz Centre and The Venue Shoppes that are located at the a short distance away from Moonstone lane and Jui Residences.
Few minutes of drive away to reach Geylang and the central city, it is tucked in a quiet corner and near public transportation options and few minutes from the famous Orchard Shopping District making it easy for the owners to indulge in their shopping spree near their home. Site plan of Jui Residences shows the many different type of facilities in the condominium.
Jui Residences is right beside the Kallang River and near the Potong Pasir MRT station giving the residents a convenient travelling option for the owners to travel to various places in Singapore. It is also situated in other significant expressways like bus stops and its only 10 minutes driveways from the Marina Bay and Central Business Districts near the Raffles place.
Its unique location just right next to the Central Expressway Intersection i.e. CTE and Pan-Island Expressway i.e. PIE means that car owners residing in Jui Residences will find it convenient to travel to Changi Airport, Orchard, Woodlands and Jurong business district within minutes.
The residences is located right next to well-known schools such as Stamford American International School, Cedar Girls' Primary and Secondary School, St Andrew's Secondary School, and St Andrew's Junior College.
Cedar Girls' Secondary School is an all-girls institution that have a total population of more than 1,300 pupils. The school offers the four-year Express course leading up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level national examination as well as the six-year Integrated Programme under the Victoria-Cedar Alliance (VCA) where students will spend four years in the school and last two years in Victoria Junior College to undergo an enhanced curriculum meant to appeal to the students who like to study and explore on their own. It is also meant to push the student further to allow them to learn more in both the academic and non-academic fields. The school offers total of 21 different extra-curricular activities also known as co-curricular activities by the Ministry of Education. The activities include physical sports, performing arts, clubs and societies and uniformed groups. Psf of Jui Residences will be released on the launch of the project.
Stamford American International School (SAIS) is a co-ed for profit international school, located at the heart of 279 Upper Serangoon Road and 1 Woodleigh Lane. It is the only school in Singapore that offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme integrated with US Standards, combined with the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school is positioned next to the Woodleigh MRT and a short drive from most expat communities.


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| Waiting for the schoolbus.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. - Back in the gentle days of my childhood, it was fun riding the city bus, from the stop near my house to the end of the route and back.
Gosh, it was a joy and, no kidding, this five year old wasn't in danger of being attacked or abused by the friendly driver.
In those formative years the dream was to be a bus driver, wearing the blue-grey uniform and cap and carrying a silver change carrier which I have to this day and transfers. It was pleasant practicing driving using an upside-down piano bench as a steering wheel and blissfully weaving down the route.
Mr. Brackett, the driver, let me ride the last few miles of his course at least once a week; we remained friends through my teen years. The suggestion to use Frederick's TransIT buses for schools recalled my love for the buses. It also is proof that the way to kill a proposal is to study it to death; and it seems that this style isn't lost on local officials.
As it was previously mentioned, I was blessed to grow up when students attended their neighborhood schools, walked to schools and weren't fearful of being assaulted by unkempt, unruly and unschooled brats. I never rode a yellow school bus in my life, and I'm glad.
It's not unreasonable for either the school board or city and county leaders to think about using public transportation. The local governments have already invested millions in the buses, the routes and the ancillary requisites to operate. Bureaucracy is at its best when it can make fun or criticize suggestions to use existing facilities. Why duplicate services?
The question is why not consolidate similar services? City buses could certainly be utilized for public schools. Bus drivers, if need be, could be sworn as special police officers to maintain discipline on the jitneys, if and when any of the student riders decided to be bullies and pains in the posterior.
I admit that society has changed in these days, and governments must be careful in dealing with social matters. It's a little late for this idea, but I've never thought school boards should be elected. Politicizing education is not good and is harmful. School superintendents and school boards should answer to boards of supervisors, city councils, and, not to the courts.
Taxing powers belong to city and county governments which provide the funds for schools, administrators and teachers; the responsibility for local education should lie with them. I know, I know, a lone voice in the wilderness on this matter.
The old General Motors buses were beautiful vehicles. Nowadays they are built to kneel with all sorts of other modern amenities – air conditioning, wireless availability and cords to buzz when riders arrive at stops.
I've never cared for the yellow Blue Bird buses probably because I'm a traditionalist.
To help defray the costs of the buses, local businesses could sponsor them. The idea to sell naming rights for the Harry Grove Stadium is reprehensible. Use the same acumen to sell the rights to city and county buses and transport the boys and girls to their schools.
Opportunities to enter the bus driving business sort of faded as the lure of newspapers got stronger. Our city's bus drivers organized a union after several of them were shot during their working hours. They threatened to strike, an unheard of thing in those days.
Finally drivers were given permission to carry side arms and given raises. Our paper was having difficulty getting the "inside" facts on the problem.
Just so happened that Mr. Bracket, my early mentor, remembered me after reading some sports stories carrying my byline (his grandson had done well in a little league baseball game). It was smooth sailing after that, and my hopes for a career jumped from jitneys to journalism.
One day recently I figured it would be fun to do a part-time effort maybe as a tour bus driver. While I may still think I'm a late teenager, the facts are the superannuated stage is not a good time to pretend on city and county streets.


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Getting Rid of All Excess Fat Becomes Easy After Resetting These 6 Hormones
No one wants to have an excess body fat. Besides being embarrassing, it is also harmful to the health. To eliminate it, you need to find the root cause, and then to start having a healthy diet and exercising. If you cannot lose weight still, check your hormones because they influence your appetite, metabolism, weight loss, and food cravings.
The following 6 types of hormonal imbalances interfere your efforts for weight loss:
Low DHEA
Low Growth Hormone
High Cortisol
High Estrogen
Low Testosterone
High Insulin
Controlling Growth Hormone – It affects your actions, appearance, and feelings. It is released during sleeping and exercising. According to scientists, belly fat in women in post-menopause occurs as a result of increased risk of cardiovascular disease, low secretion of growth hormone, and increased inflammatory markers.
Natural Remedies:
Water: It hydrates your body, thus maintains the optimal function of the hormonal system.
Lemons: Having alkaline nature, lemons balance the pH levels in the body, thus improving the hormonal system.
Beets: They balance the pH levels in the body.
Whey Protein: It increases the production of Human Growth Hormone because it's rich in amino acids which boost the muscle growth.
Raisins: They are rich in L-Arginine, an amino acid which stimulates the growth hormone secretion. They are rich in boron that elevates the levels of testosterone.
Nuts: They are high in L-Arginine which boosts the Human Growth Hormone production.
Parmesan: Cheeses which are made from milk boost the Human Growth Hormone Secretion.
Watermelon: Watermelon is rich in L-Citrulline, an amino-acid which transforms into arginine later in the body.
Eggs: Eggs are rich in vitamins D, K, E, A, DHA, amino acids, EPA, and growth elevating peptides.
Algae: Spirulina and Chlorella elevate the secretion of this hormone.
Raw Cacao/Chocolate: Both of them are rich in tryptophan that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce more Human Growth Hormone and dopamine.
Greek Yogurt: It's rich in L-Glutamine which boosts the production of this hormone.
Grass-fed Beef: It is rich in bio-active amino acids such as L-Arginine along, L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Ornithine, all of which boost the levels of Human Growth Hormone.
Coconut Oil: It stimulates the Human Growth Hormone secretion 60 minutes after consumption.
Goji Berries: They are rich in nutrients that are beneficial for your hormones.
Fava Beans: They are rich in L-Dopa which boosts testosterone and the production of this hormone.
Pineapple: It is rich in compounds that release serotonin and melatonin which stimulate the levels of Human Growth Hormone.
Regulating DHEA Levels – The adrenal gland creates DHEA, a hormone that impacts all body systems. It helps the body to lose fat. It also:
lowers stress and fear
Blocks the carcinogens
Increases the HDL cholesterol levels
Boosts the mood
Promotes sleep
Promotes weight loss
Maintain your cardiovascular health
Boost your immune system
Improve your sex drive
Improve your memory
Fight against erectile dysfunction
Natural Remedies:
Yams and soybeans stimulate the production of DHEA. Salmon, olive oil, and flax seeds helps the body to use its DHEA more effectively.
Regulating Cortisol – Cortisol is a hormone the body releases whenever it experiences stress. In a case of chronic stress, cortisol affects your mood and provokes sleep disorders.
Natural Remedies:
Cacao and Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower the cortisol production.
Zinc: It blocks the cortisol production. Consuming foods rich in zinc such as chicken, spinach, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, seafood, beef, cacao, and pork lowers the stress levels.
Spinach: Spinach is rich in magnesium that controls the production of cortisol in the body.
Barley and Beans: To calm your nerves and improve your sleep, eat these foods since they are rich in phosphatidylserine.
Omega-3 Fat: They lower cortisol levels and inflammation. Eat more walnuts, mackerel, flaxseeds, haddock, and sardines.
Increasing Testosterone Levels – Testosterone is a sex hormone in males the impacts the sex drive. It influences the hair growth, bone health, and sperm production as well. Low levels of testosterone leads to obesity, depression, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Studies proved that men having low testosterone are more likely to develop a potbelly and feel lack motivation, strength and stamina, and drive.
Natural Remedies:
Brazil nuts
Oysters: They are rich in zinc which increases the muscle growth, sperm production, physical endurance, and testosterone.
Vitamin D improves calcium absorption and the immune system. It increases the testosterone production. Eat more egg yolks, trout, salmon, mackerel, mushrooms, and tuna.
Regulating Estrogen Levels – Estrogen dominance happens when the estrogen levels, compared to other 6 hormones, are the highest. The major symptoms of this are irregular periods, headaches, breast cancer, obesity, and fibrocystic ovaries.
Natural Remedies:
Plant–based foods are rich in phytonutrients and phytochemicals that have estrogen-like activity. Lignans in nuts and flax seeds are transformed from the digestive compounds into elements with estrogen-like actions. Seeds, legumes, and nuts are rich in phytoestrogen. Other foods include sesame seeds, tofu, soy milk, apples, soybean, anise, ginseng, fennel, rice bran, pomegranate, wheat germ, carrots, alfalfa, yams, rice, lentils, barley, dried beans, oats, wheat, and berries.
Regulating Insulin Levels – Insulin eases the sugar procession in the bloodstream and transports it to each body cell. If the insulin levels are high, then the risk of diabetes type 2 is high. The excess consumption of sugar and carbs are the major factors that lead to increased insulin levels in the blood. So, avoid low-fat foods, sodas, processed foods, and sugary drinks. Instead, eat more protein and fiber.
Natural Remedies:
In a study conducted in 2002 which included 54 obese women and men who suffered from diabetes, a high-protein diet eliminates belly fat effectively. Their LDL cholesterol levels decreased and they experienced a significant drop in the total and abdominal fat mass. Protein controls the sugar levels in the blood, which in turn lower the appetite and promote weight loss. Protein-rich foods are omega-3 eggs, turkey, chicken, cottage or ricotta cheese, lean, and shellfish.
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Audio Class Notes 2010 – Record and Tag Lectures by Michael Parks
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August 30, 2010
Filed under App DB, Education, Productivity, iPhone Apps
Audio Class Notes makes it easy to record class lectures, and tag the important points. You can instantly jump to the important parts of the lesson and study in less time.
Audio Class Notes lets you study anywhere you have your iPod or iPhone. Study while at the gym or commuting. This app is a must-have for high school and college students with busy schedules.
Having a rough time understanding a certain concept? Tag it and hear your teacher explain it again as often as you want with just a touch. Big test coming up? Refresh your memory quickly and easily by jumping right to the explanations, without having to listen to an entire lecture.
Every lecture that goes by unrecorded is another lecture stuck on paper. Get Audio Class Notes and hear them as they should be heard.
Requires a plugged-in microphone to record. The one on the headphones included with the iPod Touch/iPhone will do.
Copyright 2010 Michael Parks
Developer Website: http://www.blackmusesoftware.com/


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Academy Professor Prize
|The Academy awards the Academy Professor Prize to researchers between 54 and 59 years of age for exceptional achievement throughout the course of their careers. The Prize is intended as a lifetime achievement award.
|Amount of funding:
|The Academy confers two separate prizes a year, each worth € 1 million. The money must be used to fund scientific or scholarly research.
|Target group:
|One prize is awarded to a researcher in the social sciences or humanities, and the other to a researcher in the natural, technical or life sciences.
|More information:
|KNAW homepage for the Academy Professor Prize
Distinguished Lorentz Fellowship
|The Lorentz programme aims to promote interdisciplinary research to address socially relevant research questions. The Distinguished Lorentz Fellowship is part of the Lorentz programme.
|Amount of funding:
|A scholar-in-residence fellowship at NIAS for up to 10 months including on-campus study and accommodation and a replacement of up to € 5,000 per month .The fellowship also funds an interdisciplinary workshop at the Lorentz Center with a budget of € 25,000 and a personal prize of € 10,000.
|Target group:
|Nominees can be put forward by leading figures from within the academic community
|More information:
|KNAW homepage for the Distinguished Lorentz Fellowship


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Mission little publicized and less open
By K.N. Pandita
Sunday last visit of President Zardari to India was more or less underplayed by Indian media. More inquisitive sections centred on the point that it was a private visit – a pilgrimage to the holy shrine in Ajmer – and not a formal visit of the head of state.
When VVIPs visit a neighbouring country, particularly the one with which relations have remained strained since long, there is only a thin dividing line between private and official visit.
The entire region of Central and South Asia is passing through extraordinary changes that enfold political, economic and regional strategies in larger sense of the term. Pakistan occupies the centre stage in these strategies notwithstanding her unprecedented internal upheaval worsened by economic crunch.
President Zardari and PM Manmohan Singh met briefly for jsut35 minutes. Evidently if they did talk about matters of bilateral importance, the talks could have been only touch and go and nothing deeper.
But even the 'touch and go' treatment presupposes updated review of the items touched upon. That is what the Track II diplomacy must have already covered. Reports from Pakistan tell us that night before President Zardari had to proceed on the ziarat jaunt he had a close meeting with the Prime Minister Gilani and the COAS General Kayani in the Government House.
Pakistani sources have been guessing what could have been the issues they talked about. Whatever is the case Zardari apparently took the government and the Army on board.
President Zardari's invitation to Dr. Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan and latter's unconditional acceptance, and in all probability, the event going to happen in May this year, indicates that there seems progress on the agenda of continuing the process of bilateral talks.
The two home secretaries will be meeting soon to discuss modalities and set the agenda for Indian Prime Minister's visit to Islamabad. In other words, it may be presumed that the recommendations emerging out of the Track II exercises seem to have been concretised and now remains the task of formulating them into clauses of agreements.
The US has been more active in Indo-Pak scenario ever since it decided to withdraw bulk of NATO and American troops from Afghanistan. As strategies unfold, some basics of ground situation need to be taken into consideration. Of all the stakeholders in Afghan imbroglio, Pakistan will have a major role in influencing Afghan Taliban and Afghan warlords. India has to accept that reality. Secondly, Pakistan has to accept the reality that India's stakes in Afghanistan and the regions beyond extending to Central Asia and Eurasia cannot be ignored and India has to be accommodated. India's accommodation in a negotiated peace formula suits US interests and could be a dependable catalyst to peace in the region.
In this wide spectrum of regional strategy, Kashmir issue does figure with pre-eminence. Treatment of the subject is essentially the domain of India and Pakistan, with both of them giving respect to the public sentiment in the region. The US, in accordance to its oft-repeated stand, would volunteer to be the facilitator.
In this background, some sections of Pakistani media have come out with what they have called Zardari's India visit with a "5-point undeclared agenda." The agenda relates to bilateral relations especially in the backdrop of Kashmir issue. All three stakeholders are veering round the assumption that an amicable and viable resolution of Kashmir issue would lend immense support to a negotiated settlement of Afghan crisis and peace concerns in the entire region of South and Eurasia.
It was revealed that on top of the agenda is a proposal that Kashmir be given an independent-state status under UN auspices for a specified period, after which total independence would be allowed to the disputed territory under Pak-India ratification. We may remind that some months back the rumour was afloat that India and Pakistan may agree to a ten-year moratorium on Kashmir after which the UN would be invited to supervise the will of the people even including the option of region-wise determination of people's will.
The question is will the proposed "independent-state status" for J&K entitle ethnic and regional groups to determine their sub-regional entities and proceed accordingly when deciding their future?
Pak sources stated that the second most important item on the undeclared agenda is to allow a status to India under the Pak-US-India agreement in Afghanistan for peacekeeping activity and relevant tasks.
The third item would be an agreement to restrict ground, air and sea activity of the armed forces on both sides to liquidate the decades-long exercise of watch-border as being hyper hostile. Siachin and Seer Creek issues have figured separately somehow in addition to on-going dialogue on Kashmir.
The fourth item, sources add, is concluding an agreement for transit facility to India for Afghanistan via the Wagah-Torkham crossing points where truckers would only have to show permits issued by the authorities of the three sides (Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) for consignments.
The fifth item on the agenda is discussing prospects of two agreements. One relates to technical support to Pakistan Railways by the Indian side. The other is a Pak-India arrangement for the purchase of low-cost petroleum products and electricity.
Whether the US has taken Pakistani Army and civilian government on board while proposing a settlement of the South Asian-Eurasian tangle is not known nor disclosed by the American or western press. But in all probability, President Zardari appears to have taken the Pakistani Army on board and then only decided to broach the matter with the Indian Prime Minster.
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Earn your teacher certification quickly. Meet your community's needs.
The Alternate Route to Teacher Certification Program (ARTC) Program is designed to support Kent School District paraeducators interested in advancing their careers and becoming certified classroom teachers. Be well-prepared to meet the needs of the diverse students in the Kent community.
Program Description
Antioch University Seattle in partnership with Kent School District is offering a Route 2 Alternative Route to Teacher Certification (ARTC) Program. This program enables classified staff (Route 2) and district staff with Bachelor's degrees employed on conditional or emergency certificates (Route 4) to remain in their positions while earning a teacher certification with an Elementary endorsement and add-on endorsement in School Library Media (SLM) or English Language Learners (ELL). To accommodate working professionals, evening classes will be held on site in the Kent School District. During summer quarter, courses will meet during the daytime session. Additionally, some classes will be taught online. Next cohort will begin courses in Summer 2020.
The MA in Teaching degree may be completed for an additional four credits.
Link to WEST-B Alternative exams: https://www.pesb.wa.gov/preparation-programs/assessments/basic-skills-assessment-west-b/west-b-alternatives/
Link to NES Exam information: http://www.west.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/NT102_TestPage.html
While this partnership program is designed to assist Kent School District paraprofessionals to earn teaching credentials, paraeducator candidates from other districts are invited to join the Kent cohort but will not be eligible for ARTC Scholarships.
Program Requirements
Successful completion of the program requires the addition of either a School Library Media Endorsement or English Language Learners endorsement, combined with the ARTC program, totaling 52 credits. The MA in Teaching program may be completed for an additional three credits.
Prior credits may be waived, depending on previous coursework and experience, as evidenced in an individualized Teacher Development Plan. Program must be completed within four quarters (12 months) for teacher certification and within five quarters (15 months) for certification and the MA in Teaching degree.
Successful candidates must pass the edTPA.


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Information on data protection for our website visitors
Information on data protection for our website visitors
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Seniors for Seniors: If you are 65 years of age or "better," adoption fees for cats 5 years and older and dogs 8 years and older are waived.


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Trace Heating
The conventional way of ensuring that hot water is available immediately the tap is turned on, is to continuously pump the hot water around the distribution system, re-heating the water as it passes through the hot water boiler. By calculating the expected heat loss in the hot water supply pipe and fitting a trace heating cable of a matched power, the need for re-circulation is eliminated along with unnecessary heat loss.
Sub zero temperatures can cause serious problems to pipeline systems. Industrial process lines or pipelines start to clog, impeding the free flow of liquids resulting in expensive loss of production. Water pipes freeze and then burst causing flooding and damage during the thaw out period. Thermal insulation will delay but not eliminate the freezing process. Trace Heating is an economic and long-term solution for any pipe that is likely to freeze.
The term "trace heating" describes the application of heat to the surfaces of pipelines, tanks, vessels and similar items, whether continuously or intermittently, to raise and/or regulate temperature around and inside those items.
Electrical trace heating will:
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