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The Law Society of Western Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Attorney General, the Hon John Quigley MLA, that Western Australia will join the Legal Profession Uniform Law Scheme, providing another step towards a national legal market. WA is scheduled to join the scheme on 1 July 2020. Read the Law Society's media statement.
Uniform Law in NSW and Victoria
The Legal Profession Uniform Law commenced operation in New South Wales and Victoria on 1 July 2015, replacing the Legal Profession Act 2004 in both jurisdictions. The objective of the reform was to create a common legal services market in New South Wales and Victoria, underpinned by a uniform regulatory system.
This governs matters such as:
- practising certificate types and conditions;
- maintaining and auditing of trust accounts;
- continuing professional development requirements;
- complaints handling processes;
- billing arrangements; and
- professional discipline issues.
For more information please visit legalservicescouncil.org.au.
The introduction of a uniform system of legal profession regulation has been a goal of the Law Council of Australia this is considered to be a significant milestone towards a truly national profession, and a positive example of the profession taking a leadership role in setting its own standards.
The Law Council has produced a fact sheet which provides an overview of the arrangements that will apply to interstate practitioners when practising in New South Wales and Victoria from 1 July 2015.
On 5 February 2009, the Council of Australian Governments agreed that further work needed to be done to nationalise regulation of the legal profession in Australia and the National Legal Profession Reform Project was established. Background papers of the project are available at ag.gov.au.
Additional Papers:
- Legal Profession Uniform Law Policy Position (December 2016)
- The Law Society's review of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Report (August 2014)
- Law Council of Australia Speech – National Legal Profession Reform (November 2011, Attorney-General Michael Mischin MLC)
- Taskforce Paper on Business Structures – Law Practices (25 November 2009)
- Hon Robert McClelland MP, Federal Attorney General's speech at Law Summer School 2010 (26 February 2010)
- Hon Robert McClelland MP, Federal Attorney General's interview with The Australian newspaper on the draft Bill consultation (14 May 2010)
- Overview of Regulatory Framework for National Regulation of the Legal Profession (22 December 2010)
- Draft Legal Profession National Law (December 2010)
- Draft Legal Profession National Rules (December 2010)
Submissions to National Taskforce
Below are joint submissions by the various state and territory law societies and bar associations that have been submitted in response to the National Legal Profession Reform project taskforce's discussion papers released in late 2009 and the Federal Government's draft Bill consultation period in mid-2010:
- Business Structures – Law Practices
- Costs
- Trust Money
- Fidelity Cover
- National Legal Services Ombudsman
- Regulatory Framework and Ombudsman
- Letter from LCA re Regulatory Framework
- Law Society of Western Australia Submission to the National Legal Profession Reform Taskforce (August 2010)
- Law Council of Australia Submission to the National Legal Profession Reform Taskforce (August 2010)
The Law Society welcomes your comments please email them to firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information about the reform project please visit the Law Council of Australia's website.


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Tuesday, 6 July 2010
SPA assessment
First of all...I PASSED! Woop! I am incredibly chuffed, but equally I can honestly say I deserved it, I have put so much effort into my climbing lately, working hard on the coaching side of things as well as pushing my personal leading. I came away from my assessment with a huge feeling of pride in myself, my skills, and my ability as an instructor. The guide who was running the course gave me a lot of positive feedback about my experience and said long term I should be looking towards my MIA. He also commented on my passion for climbing and working with kids, and that being a centre based instructor was an ideal place for me.
The assessment itself was straight forward, I lead 3 climbs, rigged a number of top ropes, bottom ropes, and abseils, at 2 different crags. There was also a climbing wall session. But how did my gear help? What gear did I take? Anything I would recommend? Any lessons learned?
Firstly, if you do not own a set of DMM offsets, buy a set now. The DMM offsets were the best bit of kit I carried with me, they just fitted so well. The assessor commented on how every time I used one it was a bomber placement. They were just excellent all weekend, and for the sake of £40 I think they are perfect for any rack!
Secondly, DMM Boa's are ideal for top rope rigging, Italian hitch's and setting up belays. If you do not own at least one Boa, then buy one, they are excellent for a number of things.
Gear I took on assessment:
1-11 DMM Wallnuts
1-11 Zero G Spectrum wires
5-11 DMM Offset wires
Black Diamond Hexcentrics 4-10
DMM 4CU cams: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4
3 x 120 slings
2 x 240 slings
1 x 400 sling
8 x Wild Country Oxygen Quickdraws
3 x Slingdraws
1 x Screw draw
10 x Screwgates
2 x DMM Boa
1 x Reverso3
1 x DMM Fatboy locksafe
So standard rack really. I racked slings round my chest with a screw gate. I had wires racked on 2 biners (small wires and large wires).
Lessons learned that might help people going for SPA assessment:
These are points of discussion raised on my assessment that may be useful for anyone going for their assessment. These were either things I did, or things others on my course were pulled up on!
1) Italian hitch, ensure you are well below the Italian hitch and when lowered have both hands on the dead rope!
2) Larks footing slings as safety sling; I was told by the guide that larks footing through the belay loop is the best way to do this. Apparently over time larks footing through leg and waist loops (as per tie in) can erode away the loops and weaken them. He reference an accident in which a climber was killed by a weakened harness in this way.
3) Extending wire placements with a second wire. Using a second wire to extend a placement out is very useful to prevent rubbing on the wire.
4) Simple! Keep everything simple examples include:
Q: Climber stuck on a top rope system, you are in the system
A: Tie off, get out of harness, get a harness from group, abseil from above
Q: Climber stuck on bottom rope system, won't budge
A: Abseil from above pull climber off, tell group to payout.
Q: Solo'ing climber cragfast
A: Abseil from above with a accompanied abseil setup
Q: Stuck client on group abseil
A: Tighten up safety rope to remove weight from abseil (note: I was asked on second time to tie off and release ab rope!)
5) Rating anchors out of 5, 5 being bomber, 4 being good, 3 being average etc this helps decide how many anchors to put in.
Ultimately consider that the assessor wants you to pass, you just need to demonstrate you are safe, quick, and simple. Don't over complicate anything! Anyone who wants any info just message me!
2 comments:
Interesting post, thanks, I'm in the consolidation period of my SPA myself.ReplyDelete
Just one quick question about something I didn't understand... What did you mean by using a wire to extend another wire? The only way I can think of to do it (or the only one which I can see advantages to) seems somewhat fiddly and would involve threading them together almost like a larksfoot but without the twisting.
Hiya Luke,ReplyDelete
Only just noticed your comments, apologies for the lateness of the reply. It is a bit fiddly but useful to know. Essentially you just pass one end of one wire through the other end of another wire. This creates a reef knot. Kind of difficult to explain so hope this picture helps!
In that picture the green wire would be placed and the karabiner would be used as your rope attachmet point.
Hope this helps!
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On June 8, progressive Ontarians woke up to the news that Doug Ford would be Ontario's new premier with a Progressive Conservative majority. But we were also heartened by the fact that an amazing set of progressive MPPs were headed to Queen's Park. While Ontarians were gearing up to fight the good fight, rabble.ca's Activist Toolkit launched the Ontario Fightback series to amplify the efforts of activists standing up against destructive PC policies and to help connect us to progressive MPPs who will fight with us.
The first part of the Ontario Fightback series involved reaching out to the new progressive MPPs with three main questions: why they ran, what they heard at the doors, and how we can help them stand up for us.
Right before the new government took power, on June 29, we published part one with the first set of responses from France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), Peter Tabuns (Toronto Danforth), Laura Mae Lindo (Kitchener Centre), Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Mike Schreiner (Guelph), and Chris Glover (Spadina Fort-York).
We continued to receive amazing responses from progressive MPPs -- so many that we had to publish a second part! Thank you to Jamie West (Sudbury), Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest), Judith Monteith-Farrell (Thunder Bay-Atikokan), and Marit Stiles (Davenport) for your responses which are below
And don't forget: One of the first tools shared Activist Toolkit is a crowdsourced list of Ford government cuts and changes which was developed by Scott Neigh and Greg MacDougall. Please keep it updated and continue to send things you are working on to maya at rabble.ca.
Meet the MPPs
Activist Toolkit: What made you run in your riding? What are some of the issues that you really care about?
Judith Monteith-Farrell: I ran because I was alarmed at the disparity and negative attitudes taking things backwards in so many areas of our region and our province.
Jamie West: I know it's cliché, but I got involved with politics because of Jack Layton. In 2009-10, my union and I were on strike at Vale. Considering that we were on strike for nearly a year -- with 10 24-hour picket lines -- I think that the other parties had ample opportunity to speak with us -- even if they disagreed -- but they never made the effort.
Frankly, I didn't think that politicians cared about people like me. They always seemed to be eager to help people who were wealthy and well-connected, while "studying" obstacles that the poor and working class faced. However, during this year-long strike, I noticed that only the NDP took the time to visit us, speak with us, and try to help us. Jack, in particular, came to our city several times; met us in Toronto and Ottawa and really spoke to us about the importance of working-class jobs and the value that we bring to our communities. While the Liberal MPP actively avoided us, our local NDP MP's and MPP were there for us consistently -- at one point in the strike, there were nearly a dozen NDP MP and MPP's together at our union hall to speak with our members.
At the time, I wasn't planning to run for office. However, from a union perspective, I said, "If you have leadership that won't represent you, then you have to vote them out." Just as I said this, I noticed that France Gelinas (MPP for Nickel Belt) was directly across the road from me. France has an incredible work ethic and is always available for people. I immediately thought to myself that Sudbury needs a "France Gelinas." During the walk home, I decided that I was going to become the "France Gelinas of Sudbury."
I was raised to believe that you have to pay your debts: if someone helps you move, then you better be there to help them when they move too. So, in 2010, when our strike ended, I began volunteering for the elections -- all of them: federal, provincial, and municipal. I also joined our NDP riding association and volunteered to be a delegate to our Labour Council (and eventually became their President).
Over the years, I noticed that we were spending a lot of time protesting bad decisions after they were made. The sell-off of Hydro One is a good example. I also noticed that workers and unions were marching to our local MPP's office to be heard -- and the doors were typically closed. During the college strike, for example, I wondered why faculty had to march to the MPP's office. Shouldn't the MPP go out to meet and talk to with the workers at their picket lines?
More recently, 37 hospital laundry workers were losing their jobs. Their work was being contracted out to a location near Hamilton, Ontario. This decision was wildly unpopular in Sudbury. Although there was a lot of public support to keep these jobs, we were not successful -- our city lost 37 good-paying union careers. Those workers held a rally on the last day of work. Members of the community came out to watch the last transport of laundry leave their workplace. During that rally, the president of their Local said that she had met with the former MPP but felt as if he wasn't interested in helping these workers. She said that she felt like he only wanted to be able to tell the media that they had met.
Doly Begum: Scarborough Southwest is my home, where I grew up and attended school. The people of this riding are my neighbours and friends who deserve to have their voice represented in Queen's Park. As a young daughter and woman in Scarborough Southwest I have lived in this riding and have lived the struggles people here face. Working with the Warden Woods community, with the Scarborough Health Coalition, and managing the Keep Hydro Public campaign, I fought for people's right to an affordable life. With my education in Development and Planning and with experience working for the City of Toronto, I learned the ways we can help people.
Marit Stiles: I've been the public school trustee in my riding for the last four years and wanted to see the flawed school funding formula finally addressed (it was introduced by the Harris Conservatives and never fixed by the Liberals.) Many local residents were also unhappy with the quality of local representation we had from our incumbent Liberal MPP, and so I was encouraged to run. But I have a long history of activism and political organizing, and there were so many issues I felt Andrea Horwath and the NDP were addressing in a bold and hopeful way -- like our housing crisis, poverty, dental and pharmacare, and child care.
What are their constituents saying?
Activist Toolkit: What are some local issues you heard at the doors?
Marit Stiles: Without a doubt housing was the number 1 issue raised at the door. Young people who can never imagine renting let alone buying in the neighbourhood they were raised in. Two-income families forced to move and take a two-hour commute to work because rent is unaffordable. Meanwhile, developments in our community are not building enough affordable, family-sized units. There was also a lot of talk about crumbling school buildings and people receiving hospital care in the hallways. People in my riding are also really worried about pedestrian and cycling safety. Overall, there was also a sense that the Liberals had taken our downtown community for granted too long.
Judith Monteith-Farrell: As we went door to door, it highlighted how people were being left behind. There are cases of seniors having to legally separate in order to afford care. There are too many cases of health-care fiascos from our regional office, which is in gridlock most days of the year. We heard of cases of mental health treatment or the lack thereof which has people who are suicidal waiting over six hours to be seem with absolutely no intervention. The lack of supportive housing spaces for the mentally ill also was very evident.
Doly Begum: The local issues we heard about include affordable housing, lack of good jobs, transit, health care, and long-term care. Residents I met were in tears when sharing their difficulty in keeping up with their rent and maintenance costs while trying to balance other expenses like buying groceries. The lack of jobs is another issue that's impacting the lives of residents. Many new immigrants and skilled workers in Scarborough Southwest are struggling to find good-paying and stable jobs. Students graduating with high level university and college degrees are also concerned about making a living and finding a way to get the jobs they have trained for. The lack of efficient and reliable transit options within the riding and in Scarborough is a significant concern for all ages and groups of people. With long wait times and residents having to take multiple buses, it's harder to get to commute to school, shops and work.
Jamie West: Like many ridings, Sudbury has been struggling with hospital underfunding. As a result of inadequate funding, Sudbury has had patients staying in hallways, shower rooms, television rooms, etc. In fact, one year ago, Andrea Horwath, France Gelinas, and I held a press conference outside of Health Sciences North (Sudbury's Hospital) talking about an elderly gentleman who spent three days with the head of his hospital bed against a toilet in a washroom. This issue hasn't been resolved. Currently the hospital is facing job cuts due to lack of funding. As well, I don't think that the media would come to press conference about "hallway medicine" because it's no longer news -- it's become unacceptably normal.
The second most common issue I heard from voters -- from all political stripes -- was the need for adequate funding for long-term care. It didn't matter if the voter identified as Liberal, Conservative, Green, or New Democrat; they wanted better care for family members in long-term care. One of the most common phrases I heard was "those workers are representing me as family when I'm not with my family."
The third most common issue I heard from voters was about affordable child care. It didn't matter if the voter was part of a dual-income with well-paying jobs or if they were a single parent on social assistance; they felt like child care was unaffordable and disincentivized parents who wanted to return to work. One family I spoke had parents who worked as a lawyer and a teacher. Although the teacher wanted to return to work, with two small children, it didn't make sense to work full-time and be without their children all day, just to break even. Another family I spoke with lived in geared-to-income housing. The mother was on OW, but wanted to return to work as a role-model for her two children. She secured a minimum-wage job. After child care, she earned $1 per hour.
How can Ontario help MPPs fight for progressive change?
Activist Toolkit: Given the Conservative majority, what are you going to need activists across Ontario to do to help you fight for progressive change?
Jamie West: Many people are polarized -- focussed on surrounding themselves with people with the same opinions. Being in an echo-chamber is not good for democracy or progress. I think one of the most important thing for people to do is have difficult conversations -- don't talk at people, talk with people... especially people who you may disagree with! Even if you don't think that your conversation will influence them, it's likely to influence people who may be listening (or reading) and are less-entrenched in their opinions.
Union members, in particular, need to have conversations with their members -- not emails, but face-to-face or telephone conversations. Life seems busier than ever, and it's important that we reach out to our allies and help them to become more involved -- and to understand why they need to be more informed and more involved.
Doly Begum: Unite, organize and resist!
All activists must come together to empower each other and create a strengthen force. It is extremely important to keep the Conservative majority to account at all times. The people in this province are working harder than ever and yet they are struggling to keep up with the bills. We need all the activists to join forces and fight against any and all cuts that the Conservatives introduce.
The Ontario NDP has developed an excellent progressive platform which we must work to realize. Throughout the next four years it is critical to show the people of what Ontario could look like as we battle against the changes which threaten to hurt the vulnerable in Ontario.
Marit Stiles: The NDP has a large and highly skilled group of MPPs making up one of the largest official opposition caucuses in Ontario history. We have to push back against Doug Ford's regressive cuts and policies, and stand up for Ontarians. We're going to need a movement behind us. So get involved! Get active now in your community, and let's make sure Doug Ford and his government have no doubt what Ontarians really expect.
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Naples was founded in 1887 by wealthy businessmen from Kentucky, one of whom was newspaperman Walter N. Haldeman, who saw the potential of Florida's west coast, which was undeveloped at the time. These same businessmen also founded the "Naples Town Improvement Company" with the plan of building a town based on tourism and sea commerce. In just one year, the new city of Naples had a general store, a post office, a hotel and a population of about 80. With this, Naples was born!
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Book Review: 4 out of 5 stars to Carnegie's Maid, a historical fiction novel set to be published in January 2018 by Marie Benedict.
Why This Book
I saw this show up on NetGalley and wanted to read something about the Carnegie family. I've been on a hunt to read/learn more about all the "tycoons" of America, curious about all the connections between them. I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction, so I requested this one and was approved. I picked it up last month because of a trip to the Vanderbilt Estate, even though it's a different family. Wanted to immerse myself in the culture before the trip.
Plot, Characters & Setting
Andrew Carnegie, a leading member of one of America's tycoon families, has settled in Pittsburgh with his mother and brother. A woman who leaves Ireland to help earn money to send her family back home, learns that the lady's maid hired for Mrs. Carnegie has died during the Atlantic voyage. She takes her place and becomes Clara Kelly, despite not having all the knowledge a lady's maid should have. She learns quickly, befriends some of the other staff, even fights with a few. Over time, she convinces everyone she is a good maid, but there is much more to her than they realize; she's got strong business acumen and become a confidante of sorts to Mrs. Carnegie's son, Andrew. Their relationship grows and begins to cause a few folks to question what is going on in the Carnegie household. This is a story about the relationship between the Carnegie family and their staff, love between two unexpected souls and the vicious rules of society.
Approach & Style
I read the Kindle version on my iPad over 3 days. It is about 250 pages with short chapters, told from the perspective of Mrs. Carnegie's maid during the 1860s in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, America.
The story is simple and complex, quite beautifully told from the maid's perspective. Only she's so much more than a maid, and you can hear every bit of pain and love in her voice. Benedict does a fantastic job at transporting us to the setting of the story, which makes it a strong connection. It's a slow-build to see and feel the love, but quite believable.
I learned a bit about how Carnegie grew to fame and fortune. The book has made me curious to know how much of this story is true, hence why I am on the lookout for a biography on him and the family. A good author makes that happen… thanks, Ms. Benedict!
We only see a glimpse (less than ten years) of the life between these characters, then it jumps to when they are much older. I loved seeing a future glance rather than everything that happened over the years after Andrew and Clara met. Usually I don't like missing details, but in this story, it worked quite well.
The writing is a little clunky at times; sometimes it's as it should be, given the story takes place 150 years ago. But on a few occasions, I thought simpler phrases or imagery would have helped with the complexity in the differences between the time period and today.
Author & Other Similar Books
This is the author's second book, as she has a debut titled 'The Other Einstein.' I don't know a lot about it, but I am curious to check out the description to see if it's something I'd want to read.
I read a bunch of historical fiction and have encountered books like this before; however, seeing it about a famous American family, and learning of a potential 'hidden' relationship, was different and exciting.
Final Thoughts
Good read. Quick. Informative. I liked the style. Characters well-drawn. Matches the style of the time period. Overall, better than average.
About Me
For those new to me or my reviews… here's the scoop: I'm Jay, an author who lives in NYC. My debut novel, Watching Glass Shatter, can be purchased on Amazon @ http://mybook.to/WGS. I write A LOT. I read A LOT. And now I blog A LOT. First the book review goes on Goodreads, and then I send it on over to my WordPress blog at https://thisismytruthnow.com, where you'll also find TV & Film reviews, the revealing and introspective 365 Daily Challenge and lots of blogging about places I've visited all over the world. And you can find all my social media profiles to get the details on the who/what/when/where and my pictures. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Vote in the poll and ratings. Thanks for stopping by. Note: All written content is my original creation and copyrighted to me, but the graphics and images were linked from other sites and belong to them. Many thanks to their original creators.


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California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years.
The bill sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40-percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
The Democratic governor calls the legislation the most aggressive target enacted by any government in North America.
"California is doing something that no other state has done. You're putting into law real measures backed up by the real power of the state of California. This is big and I hope it sends a message across the country," says Brown.
The legislation is an expansion of a 2006 law that set a goal of reducing climate-changing pollutants to 1990 levels by 2020. California is on target to reach that goal.
"We once again raised the bar for the nation and the world to follow," says Senate President Pro-Tem Kevin de León. "Now it's time to use all of the tools available to us to insure that we meet our ambitious goals, that includes investing our cap and trade dollars now."
The legislation doesn't address the future of the state's cap-and-trade program. The program has raised nearly $4 billion.
Brown has said the legislation could provide leverage to convince businesses to support an extension of cap-and-trade, which requires polluters to pay to offset carbon emissions.
The oil industry, business groups and Republicans opposed the legislation. The California Chamber of Commerce says it sets severe caps on emissions without requiring regulators to consider the effect on the economy.
Brown also signed a bill that would provide greater oversight of the appointed Air Resources Board, which is in charge of climate policy.


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Voyager 2's final image of Uranus
This photo, taken in 1986, was the final image released by NASA of Uranus before the spacecraft began its journey to Neptune. Uranus also has the distinction of being the only planet named after a god from Greek mythology, as opposed to Roman. In the 18th century, German astronomer Johann Bode suggested that the planet be named for the father of Saturn, as Saturn is named for the father of Jupiter. In 1850, the name Uranus became the universal tag for the planet.


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A message from the Chairperson
I am Masato Yamaguchi, the founder of WSO. I would like to explain the motivation and purpose of the establishment of WSO.
1979 – New Dehli, India. During my visit, my eyes met the realities of those suffering from the extremities of poverty. It was a sight unimaginable for those living in Japan or other developed nations. It was in that moment that I thought to myself, "I would like to help those who are underprivileged and suffering from poverty".
In 1998, I returned to India to Kolkata (previously: Calcutta) and was able to meet Mother Teresa and volunteer at a hospice that she had established, "Kalighat, the Home of the Pure Heart". Through my experience of taking care of individuals suffering from poverty and those facing death, I began to think: "One day, like Mother Teresa, I would like to establish a humanitarian aid organisation helping the poor in need."
In December, 2012, in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, I was privileged to meet Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Muhammad Yunus, who pioneered the concepts of microfinance, contributing greatly towards the eradication of world poverty. At this meeting, he educated me with important words: "Microfinance is not enough to eradicate poverty. The next important thing is education". As such, the concept of "education" is the guiding principle of the WSO's aid scheme.
The WSO gives underprivileged children from the world's poorest nations the opportunity to receive vocational training, thereby leading them towards overcoming poverty through financial independence. By having our headquarters in the multicultural city of Sydney, we hear the first-hand experiences of migrants from the poorest developing nations. Moreover, I intend to formulate connections with various non-profit organisations in both Japan and Australia. Through the humanitarian and development aid of the WSO, I also believe that this will further the bond between Japan, Australia and developing nations. Through my work in the WSO, I hope to embark on the steps necessary to free children from cycles of poverty worldwide.
Profile: Masahito Yamaguchi
After spending six years at the Paris branch of Takashimaya, Masahito Yamaguchi migrated to Australia in 1984. Attaining a Master of Business Administration at the University of New South Wales, he worked at an Anglo-Australian investment bank as an Associate Director. In 1988, Yamaguchi established the "Nihon Brain Centre Australia", a company specialising in visa consulting, as well as providing personnel services, student exchange and translation. He has also previously worked as the Deputy President of the Japan Club of Sydney, the largest Japanese Society in Australia. From September 2014, Yamaguchi will be a part-time lecturer at the Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College.


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Free 1750 words essay on Media and Communication for school and college students.
This paper highlights on the journalism-privacy crisis that have been known to rock the society on a daily basis. The media has been known to treat the public to a never ending drama of exposing the personal lives of public figures. This research was therefore, necessitated to establish these issues rising from the conflict between the rights and roles of journalists and the individual rights of citizens. Upon the research, it was found that there are evident cases of journalism violating the privacy of individuals which led to court cases and identity misappropriation especially among public figures. However, it was also found that in some cases, the media was entitled to expose some information that the owners may deem private so as to ensure good cause and justice. The role of journalism in the society is a vital one for it keeps individuals on toes and exposes injustices within the society that would have otherwise been covered up by the perpetrators. However, the research revealed that journalism versus privacy is a thorny issue that requires caution approaching it.
Journalism and privacy are two aspects of communication that more than often have clashed in a battle that seems to have no end. The work of journalists is to inform the public in a truthful manner and to report on facts that concern the public. On the other hand, the public or a certain individual is entitled to a right to privacy which preserves human dignity. The two seem virtually incompatible since a journalist may find it important to report on something that someone else does not want known but in the process the journalist may touch on something else private to the person . There has been uproar in the public on the issue of the press violating people's privacy. The public insists that without consent, their lives should not be publicized in any way under any circumstances.
Privacy is important to any one individual as it upholds one's sense of belonging and something to call their own. However, journalism is also a very essential factor in the society for as the journalists say, it is their work to inform on the public. Chadwick continues to say that cases have emerged that seem to indicate that some practicing journalism only do it for the pay. We have witnessed cases of mud-slinging and personality assassination all in the name of journalism. A question always looms on whether privacy and journalism are compatible elements and what lines are supposed to be crossed and which ones should be forbidden. The two aspects exist in then same society and regardless of their differences they are required to interrelate so as to have a stable and trusting society. This paper seeks to discuss on the relationship of journalism and the privacy of individuals whether in public limelight or not.
Literature Review
In 2008, Barrack Obama the now president of the United States, was campaigning for the year's presidential elections. In the same year, as campaigns advanced, the media exploded with news and allegations of the presidential hopeful being a Muslim owing this to his one time name, 'Hussein'. The media published and highlighted the story as if it were a matter of public concern that needed investigation. Journalists were entitled to inform the public over the people they were going to elect as their leaders and were justified to highlight on such matters. However, many people especially supporters of Obama found it a rude intrusion to the private life of the candidate since his candidature had nothing to do with his name or religion. It was certainly not in the public interest to know what religion Obama was or had been in the past. People found that regardless of what religion Obama belonged to, his supporters would still have voted for him. Many described it as an attempt by his rivals using the press to assassinate his personality in order to discredit him as a United States leader.
Another case that rose concern on the invasion of privacy by journalists is that of Argentina President, Carlos Menem . The press had published a story with photo 'evidence' alleging that the incumbent president had an illegitimate son who was of teenage age. The mother was allegedly was in the area's provincial assembly as an elected deputy. The press indicated that the woman had been President Menem's mistress in the past. The magazine gave the reason for publishing the story based on the allegations that the mother had been receiving death threats. The president sued the magazine on the basis that the reporters of the story had invaded his privacy a case that saw the magazine get fined 150,000 dollars.
In 2001, Peru was having a presidential election for which Alejandro Toledo the eventual president was campaigning. The press publicized a story that the would-be president had sired an illegitimate daughter of whom the former had distanced. Journalists even sought out the mother of the alleged illegitimate daughter for an interview who apparently confirmed the allegations adding that Toledo had abandoned them and refused to undergo a paternity test. The editor of El Tiempo a newspaper in Peru, Rosa Laban, said that she had been torn between the part of Toledo being a public figure thus making his activities the public's interest and the part that his personal life was his private business. She said that she feared that such a story had already been shifting attention from issues vital to the country to the personal life of Toledo. Laban finally published the story citing that even though she had respect for people's private lives, she believed that the people needed to know the issues concerning their would-be leaders.
Research Method
The research method used in the creation of this report was the analysis of various online articles and real case studies so as to gather enough information on the relationship between journalism and privacy. By analyzing these cases, the objective was to get facts regarding the issue of journalists and individual private lives. Several articles and case studies were chosen so as to analyze their content in relevance to the topic.
Research Results
Upon completion of the research, it was found that the crisis between the two aspects in question was real as well as a thorny issue. Journalists seem to treat the lives of public figures with the justification that the latter's activities were of public interest due to their status in society. In regard to privacy, the courts declared that someone's right to privacy should be enhanced and maintained at all times since that person's private life is their own and the public have no right in knowing it. In the case of the president's we found that in both cases the issue of money was involved as well as that of campaigns. Journalists on the other hand seem to direct that if a person was a public figure or aspiring to be one then their lives became public. In some cases it seemed that most of the individuals whose personal lives were invaded were those with political affiliations whose public image mattered a lot.
In the light of the findings of the research, a lot of concerns arose related to public figures, their privacy and journalists. The private life of any single person regardless of their status in the society should not be publicized in any way . Journalists may argue that this is tantamount to keeping secrets, but they should not in the first place investigate into anyone's private life. It is rather saddening that the media is used to publicly communicate identity assassination yet journalism has a code of ethics.
The case of Barrack Obama, Hussein or not, Muslim or otherwise, shows that the media may have crossed the line over publishing religious allegations of the presidential hopeful. Obama was aspiring to become a public figure and it was essential that American citizens got to know the man they were to elect. However, his religious affiliations or what his name meant did not have anything to do with his leadership skills and therefore did not need to be publicized. It would have been better had the media ignored such allegations and not seem to be trying to discredit the candidate from contesting in the elections. It seemed as if Obama's rivals were using the press to attack him by trying to injure his public image. Whether the allegations were true or not, such information should not have been made into a public discussion fueled by the media.
In the case of the Argentine president, whether he had an illegitimate son or not did not mean that the public had a right to know about it. It had been a personal matter of which President Menem would have been left to handle just like any other citizen in the country. Millions of people have family issues and it is never the responsibility of someone else to straighten those issues, but the family members themselves. These views however, do not mean that journalists should be restrained from the right to freedom of speech, but should exercise this with temperance. It was not a surprising matter that the president sued the magazine and won. The court clearly states that there are four ways through which one can violate someone else's right to privacy: intruding to someone's seclusion; the disclosing of someone's facts that are embarrassing, irrelevant and private; to place an individual in false light or to damage someone's image or name for own personal purposes. In both cases of President Menem and President Toledo, the media made public their personal lives and revealed irrelevant embarrassing information.
It would be highly important that the media exercised their right to freedom of media and speech in a cautious manner so that in the process they do not interfere with individual right to privacy. Public figures are however advised to uphold moral values and ethics to avoid unwarranted attention to their private lives. Journalism and the people's privacy are compatible but only to some extent and this relationship should be handled with caution.


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The Soweto uprising of 1976: South Africa is in turmoil and on the brink of a revolution. Sanctions and Apartheid are biting deep into the fabric of the country. The economy is in a nosedive, and in Pretoria, as in most parts of the country, the effects are severe. There is a tremendous upsurge in unemployment. And, unemployment, as we know, is the father of some of the greatest forms of human degradation a community can experience.
Laudium was no different. Among the poorer sections of our community poverty was rampant. There was widespread hunger and drug abuse. People were being thrown into the streets because they were unable to pay their rentals and the city council was cutting off lights and water services. Worse still, there was a serious downturn in the appreciation of spiritual values. Unemployed people were losing their sense of self-respect and self worth. In this climate, the poor and weak are at their most vulnerable. And in Laudium, these happen to be the people of the Hindu faith. Religious merchants of various faiths were having a field day amongst the Hindu poor, promising them all kinds of worldly goods in exchange for changing their faith. Demoralized Hindus were unable to resist and fell prey to these unscrupulous propagators who were busy exploiting the desperation of the poor. These peddlers of religion were giving charity but with the clear intention of getting Hindus to forsake their faith and become religious prostitutes. Our community was in distress.
It was in these dark days of the late 70's that a group of dedicated community workers, foremost among them being Dr. Pankajbhai Joshi, Baboobhai Sita (Bons), Baboo Mooloo and Sathia Pillay decided that the various Hindu linguistic groups needed to pool their resources to address the grave problems our people were facing. Thus in 1980, a historic meeting comprising of officials of the Shree Pretoria Hindu Seva Samaj, the Pretoria Tamil League, the Sanathan Vedh Dharam Sabha and the Laudium Tamil Association took place. At this meeting it was resolved that a united, umbrella Hindu organisation be formed that would co-ordinate the programmes that were needed to address the challenges the Hindu community was facing. A task team was formed and at its first meeting, Sathia Pillay was elected as the first President of the Pretoria Hindu Organisation. During his term, emphasis was placed in creating a sense of unity; a sense of oneness, of being Hindus, and of entrenching a spirit that would span our linguistic divides. At the same time, a progressive constitution was drafted, which ensured that the Hindu community identified itself with and supported the cause of the poor majority.
Under the helm of Jivanbhai Kalyan, who was the PHO's second president from 1982-1983, the Seva Samaj embarked on a fund-raising drive for this new organisation. The principal fund-raisers were Ramanbhai Rama Goolab, Chunilalbhai Chhagan and Naginbhai Bhana (all trustees of the Samaj), and within the space of a few months they managed to collect R170 000. The PHO rapidly went into action and within months were able to provide a soup kitchen for the hungry, institute a voucher system for the provision of food hampers and assist indigent families with payment of rentals, their lights and water accounts. On the religious side, the first PHO Diwali concert was hosted in 1981 and Diwali Hampers were distributed to the needy of all races and creeds.
In 1984, Rameshbhai Chhagan, the present chairperson of the PHO and current secretary of the Seva Samaj, took over the helm of the PHO. Under his Guidance, the PHO continued to flourish and were responsible for many new initiatives, foremost amongst these must be the decision to form the Pretoria Hindu School in 1996, the first Hindu school in South Africa and in introducing the Annual Shivratri Yagna that commenced in 1996.
Under the banner of the Samaj and the PHO, Rameshbhai represented the community in 1995, as a City Councillor in the first nonracial Pretoria City Council. He served as secretary of the Pretoria Chapter of the Conference on Religion & Peace, the body that wrote the religious charter for the new South African Constitution. With unbanning of the ANC, Rameshbhai was part of the group that established the Laudium Branch and served as its vice-chairman until 1998.
The Samaj, together with its partners, can certainly claim to have played, and continue to play, a significant role in this first and longest-lasting Hindu organisation in South Africa that represents all our linguistic groups. The Samaj has helped to carry our people though our country's darkest days and have made a significant impact, not only in bridging our sectional divides, but in helping restore our sense of dignity and self-worth as proud Hindus of Pretoria.
Hari Om Tat Sat
Rameshbhai Chhagan
(This article was written by Rameshbhai in his personal capacity)


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The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine
When I decided to convert a section of my home gym into an indoor cycling training area (also known as a Bike Torture Chamber, or "BTC"), I knew that one of the most important pieces of equipment I'd be selecting for that section of my gym would be the stationary trainer.
Before deciding on a trainer, I did a tremendous amount of research on the various types of indoor trainers that are currently available: roller units, wind resistance units, magnetic resistance units and fluid-resistance units. Each of these types of trainers have pros and cons, but ultimately I decided that a fluid trainer was the way to go.
Fluid trainers are the most complex (and, as such, the most expensive) of the bunch, but they also provide the most realistic riding experience on an indoor trainer. That realism was what I was after, so I began to focus my research on fluid trainers.
The two major players in the fluid trainer category are Kinetic by Kurt and Cycleops. I researched both brands extensively, and based on the features and reviews I finally decided on the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine.
Here is a brief list of some of the Road Machine's major features:
- Versatile indoor bicycle trainer with leak-proof magnetic drive system and automatic resistance changes
- 6.25-pound flywheel offers a realistic, 15-second coastdown from 20 mph
- Measurable, repeatable workload with an authentic road feel
- Extra stable platform–even for stand-up riding
- Fits 22 to 29-inch wheels
- Unconditional lifetime warranty
Before writing my review I wanted to put the Road Machine through the wringer. I've been using the Road Machine for a couple of months now, and have logged more than 32 hours and almost 600 miles on it. These were not easy miles, either: I've been following structured training plans on TrainerRoad (my TrainerRoad review is here) that involve (among other things) extremely difficult interval work. I've also done various "free rides" and a few brutal Sufferfest videos on my Road Machine.
Set up and first impressions
The Road Machine arrived from Amazon well-packed and in perfect condition. Assembly of the Road Machine was extremely easy, and took just a few minutes. I was impressed with the heft and the build quality.
The Road Machine comes with a rear skewer that replaces the stock skewer on your bike's rear wheel. The replacement skewer is a little heavier than my Madone's stock skewer, but ultimately that didn't matter because I wound up purchasing a dedicated trainer wheel and tire (more on that a little further down).
I also purchased the matching Riser Ring, and I'm glad that I did. While a phone book or similar could be used to level the front of the bike (I even tried doing that for the sake of comparison), the ring feels much more solid.
Mounting the bike on the Road Machine is quick and easy, but once the bike is mounted you have to turn a large knob to seat the resistance roller against the tire. In order to maintain a consistent experience from one ride to the next, it's very important to make sure the resistance knob is adjusted the same way each time you ride (and the same goes for tire pressure). It took a little experimentation to dial in the correct number of turns: you don't want the tire slipping on the roller when you're out of the saddle and really mashing, but you also don't want to over-tighten the roller. Eventually I found that 3 complete turns of the adjustment knob was just right for my setup. While turning the knob before and after each ride doesn't take long, it would be nice to have some sort of quick release feature to simply lock the already adjusted roller against the tire. Again, this is not a big deal, but worth mentioning.
Ride quality
The realism of the Road Machine's ride is very impressive. Shifting your bike's gears increases and decreases the resistance just as if you're on the road. When you stop pedaling the coastdown time is extremely realistic. The unit runs very quiet and is ultra-smooth.
No matter how hard or how long you ride, the Road Machine's resistance at a given speed/gear is always 100% consistent. This consistency is one of the main reasons I went with the Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer: the thermodynamically neutral liquid silicon does not lose any resistance as it heats up (this is a big problem with lesser fluid trainers).
Finally, the Road Machine is very, very stable. I've done many out-of-the-saddle "climbs" using my full body weight and muscle, and the Kinetic always feels solid as a rock.
About the best way I can describe the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is that it simply gets out of your way and lets you train.
Build quality and Warranty
As mentioned earlier in this review, the Road Machine is very well-built. The design of the unit is such that the driveshaft never enters the fluid chamber; the Road Machine is 100% guaranteed to never leak.
Kurt also includes a unconditional lifetime warranty on the entire unit. In other words, you may spend a little more that you might on a lesser trainer, but this is quite literally the last trainer you'll ever buy.
From what I've read online, failures are very rare. If there is a problem, Kurt stands 100% behind their products. JSF Member "Craigstr" said his Kinetic's resistance unit burned out after 7 years of hard use. He called Kurt, and they immediately shipped him a brand new resistance unit–no hassle, no return of the bad unit, no questions asked. One call, done.
While I expect my Road Machine to last a lifetime, it's nice to know that if there is ever a problem it will be resolved quickly and painlessly.
Other notes
While you can use your bike as-is on the trainer, I highly recommend a dedicated trainer tire and wheel. I found that even after just a couple hundred miles my rear road tire was sort of flattening out where it contacted the roller. I purchased the Tacx Trainer Tire and mounted it to an inexpensive wheel, the Aeromax Road Bike Comp 700c Wheels. Of course you'll need a cassette, too. This setup allows me to quickly switch my usual rear wheel and tire to the dedicated trainer wheel and tire.
Unless you don't mind burning through expensive road tires, having a dedicated trainer tire and wheel is pretty much required.
Final thoughts
If you're looking for a top-of-the-line indoor trainer that will literally last a lifetime, the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine will not let you down: it's well-built, smooth, quiet, consistent, easy to set up, easy to use and the manufacture really delivers on their unconditional lifetime warranty.
I am 100% pleased with this purchase. The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine gets my highest recommendation, and has easily earned a spot on my Favorite Things list.


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"Magic Moments"
Now, here's the real reason I write—fiction, at least. I suspect this is the reason many authors do:
"Magic moments."
When I have one of these in a writing session, I feel really good. The trouble is, they're highly subjective.
Magic moments are those moments you write about something, describe something, anything, and it's just so right. You know you've nailed the essence of that moment. That's just the way it is in real life. Or at least the real life you've established on your page. Something about this particular bit of prose rings true. You feel like you created a universe, a successful, real, you-can-kick-the-tires-of-this-universe universe.
It doesn't happen often. Sometimes a week or go will go by without a magic moment. I often find myself, during those times, going back and reviewing, critiquing, revising passages, because they just sound hollow. All the rulebooks say you aren't supposed to revise while you're writing, but I do; I suspect most authors do. It's pretty hard not to.
I have no idea what it feels like to sit across from a famous superstar and hear her talk about her life. I have no idea what it feels like to live in a small small town like Callicoon, New York, population 214. But I have to convince myself, and you, that I do. Or the story won't work.
That's a subjective call. It's so hard to make for that reason. Some day every decision seems right. Other days every decision seems wrong. But once in a while I get one of those very special, very rare magic moments, where I say, "Yeah, this is just right. This scene went perfectly. I can see it happening just so."
It's very satisfying. But I have no idea if other people, when they eventually read it, will agree with me. That's the thought that keeps me up at night. ;-)


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The influence of anthropogenic and natural geochemical factors on urban soil quality variability: a comparison between Glasgow, UK and Aveiro, Portugal
Rodrigues, S. and Urquhart, G.J. and Hossack, I. and Pereira, M.E. and Duarte, A.C. and Davidson, C.M. and Hursthouse, A.S. and Tucker, P. (2009) The influence of anthropogenic and natural geochemical factors on urban soil quality variability: a comparison between Glasgow, UK and Aveiro, Portugal. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 7 (2). pp. 141-148. ISSN 1610-3653Full text not available in this repository.Request a copy from the Strathclyde author
As part of a harmonised assessment of urban soils (http://www.urbsoil.paisley.ac.uk), we investigated the variability of metal content in soils from Aveiro (Portugal) and Glasgow (UK). Samples were collected from parks and other public open spaces in each city. Metal content (Al, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) and basic soil parameters (texture, CEC, pH, organic matter) were determined and data investigated using principal component analysis (PCA). The two cities differ in absolute levels of metal content reflecting industrial and historical development. Factors identified by PCA included anthropogenic (Cu, Pb, Zn), soil properties and geology, which explain variability when data were assessed based on metal content, soil properties and land use. This study highlights the contribution from geological background even in strongly urbanised environments.
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London College of United Knowledge international award " Alliance for Change" for the year 2016 was given to Arab American Bilingual Academy in Kuwait in a ceremony held at Goldsmith University of London, and which was received by The Principal and the owner of AABA : Dr Ahlam Khatab and Mr Mubarak Al Mutawaa .
Arab American Bilingual Academy was given the award for their commitment towards applying the latest teaching methodolgies and their vision of implemeting revolutionary approaches of learing through real-life situations that are student-centred and based on self-study and developing students' skills of critical thinking. This was reflected through their constant leasion with London College of United Knowledge in developing programmes that achieve their vision and future plans.
The award ceremony was attended by members of staff from both ; AABA and London College of United Knowledge, as well as AABA students who graduated from London College UK's " the Programme of Higher Education UK".
09 April, 2016
London College of United Knowledge – Kuwait joins Kuwait with their celebrations of their National and Liberation Day by offering two scholarships to the winners of the Family Marathon by the Kuwaiti well established communication company "ooredoo".
Following the Marathon, London College UK launched its campaign for their educational programmes and educational tourism – LingoTour for Summer 2016.
During the Campaign, "London College UK Family in Kuwait" : a group of young Kuwait entrepreneurs trained by the said institution joined the campaign that offered them a real-life business and social environment to interact with the community and give advice to the campaign visitors on London College UK Junior Programme. In addition, London College UK musical band in Kuwait played English pop songs to the public who enjoyed it.13 February, 2016
London College of United Knowledge started 2016 with its innovative programme for young entrepreneurs : Young Entrepreneurs in Education.
A group of Kids aging 7 to 13 who were selected based on careful criteria relating to business and marketing skills have been trained on implementing effective strategies of marketing and advising potential students on London College UK International Junior Programme.
The programme aims at offering talented young entrepreneurs a chance to explore the market challenges and an opportunity to implement their skills in real-life business situations by offering the participants all the tools they need ; including professional business cards, office space and secretarial support.
After the training was concluded the participants announced their club: " London College UK Family in Kuwait" and join London College UK CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) events held in Kuwait during the month of February during which Kuwait celebrates their National and Liberation Day.
The Programme comes as a part of London College of United Knowledge CSR activities that aim to build strong ties with the communities which the institution exists.16 January, 2016
London College of United Knowledge and as part of their mission of supporting arts and talents , they sponsored the activities of ATLAS Club - Phantom of the Opera, which was performed by students in the foundation year. The idea of Bringing Reading to Life is a revolutionary methodology for teaching foreign languages that is developed by Ms Alison Larkin who received London College UK International Award "Alliance for Change " for her creative approaches for teaching and learning languages.30 November, 2015
London College of United Knowledge sponsored and co-organized the three-day event of "Business Kid" in Kuwait. The event mainly focuses on and trains young learners how to be successful entrepreneurs and this is through a series of workshops and an exhibition that is dedicated for them to offer their products to the market , which serves as the real environment where they can practice their entrepreneurial skills. During the event, London College of United Knowledge surprised the participants with offering two jobs to the most talents ones, who are going to be trained to be academic consultants for London College UK junior programmes.
In addition, London College UK offered two scholarships for the winners of "Business Kid Got Talents" and " Selfie" to study at London College Academic Junior Programme held in UK top universities and academic institutions.
At the end of the event, London College UK awarded each successful participant a certificate of attendance during a ceremony similar to the graduation ceremonies held in prestigious universities in the UK.16 October, 2015
During TESOL Kuwait Conference, London College of United Knowledge invited the President of TESOL - Kuwait, Dr Mohammad Etidali and British Council Country Director Kuwait , Mr Grant Butler, to announce the launching of London College UK Teachers Training Programmes that include : CELTA, DELTA, CertTESOL, and Teachers Immersion courses.06 November, 2015
During the Graduation Ceremony of Public Authority of Applied Education and Training, sponsored by London College of United Knowledge , the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth, London College of United Knowledge launched their campaign for the academic year 2015/16 with the presence of His Excellency the Kuwaiti Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Bader Al Essa.
During the Graduation Ceremony, the management of London College UK has awarded the graduate with the highest GPA, Ms Hajar Al Shammeri, with scholarship to study English Language in Glasgow, Scotland. In addition, the College has rewarded the top eleven students with the highest academic achievements with one-year free access to its online English courses platform "e-lingo".
"We are delighted today to share the happy moment of graduation with the students , who had worked hard and were determined to witness this day" said Alfred Irshaid – the Head of International Operations Department of London College UK. He added " London College of United Knowledge vision and mission is based on building effective and constructive partnerships with major international academic and economic institutions in order to encourage a global culture where qualifications and achievements have the chance to develop and prevail to achieve prosperity not only locally , but globally"
It is worth-mentioning that London College of United Knowledge has dedicated more than 90% of its marketing budget for the year 2015-2016 for events and campaigns that enhances its social responsibility towards the communities where it operates.
13 October, 2015
London College of United of United Knowledge offers every visitor to its new website www.lcollegeuk.com its free English Language Placement Test Lingo Placement Test and its e-learning platform e-Lingo as a response to LCollegeUK vision and mission that aims to support global learning. With LCollegeUK, you always learn.
With LCollegeUK always: Knowledge for All & All for Knowledge03 November, 2014
London College of United Knowledge launched their brand new and bright website www.lcolleg
Uk.com and their App LCollegeUK Registration System in a ceremony attended by London College of United Knowledge Staff in the UK and MENA and their honorable guests from partner schools and colleges. The website features accessibility by students and agents to register and pay for courses online by clicking on Register and Pay. In addition, it makes it possible for students to book for their courses a year in advance by clicking on In Advance Booking. The website is accessible in all kinds of browses and machines.
On the other hand, LCollegeUK App is now available to download in Android and Apple supported mobiles. It is a response to the technological advances in the field of communication and programming. The App , LCollegeUK Registration System, allows both agents and schools to book to book, and register in and pay for courses in simple and easy steps avoiding the paper work and the time consumed in the process of applying for language courses in the UK and Canada.
LCollegeUK website and App achieve LCollegeUK policy of conducting environmentally friendly processes during their operations by saving the lives of many trees by cutting down on the amount of papers consumed in the process of registration.03 November, 2014
London College of United Knowledge attended StudyWorld – London,2014. StudyWorld was established in 1969, and since then it has become a world-leading international recruitment event that has expanded beyond language study to take in the full range of education providers including international universities and colleges. At the end of the event, LCollegeUK Head of International Operations Department , Zayed Irshaid presented LCollegeUK Shield of Gratitude to Annie Wright of EnglishUK for their outstanding efforts for organizing this important event.01 September, 2014
LCollegeUK Junior Bridge concluded on 25 of August-2014 with honouring the participants by the Programme Manager and LCollegeUK head of International Operation Department. The participants expressed their gratitude to their teachers and the Programme Manager as it was a valuable chance for them to explore university life in the UK and to make new friends from different cultures. Read more about LCollegeUK Junior Bridge at Goldsmith College – London.25 August, 2014
LCollegeUK Junior student completed their LCollegeUK Junior Bridge held at the University of Greenwich. The programme aims at introducing students under 18 to multi-cultural university life and give them the chance to visit significant historical and cultural sites in England, as well as to experience their next step of education before starting it. At the end of the programme, students received their LCollegeUK certificates of completion by the Centre Manager ,Jamie Goldthorpe, and the Head of International Operations Department, Alfred Irshaid. Read more about LCollegeUK Junior Bridge at the University of Greenwich.10 August, 2014
LCOLLEGEUK has a new Twitter accounts o that every valued customer and client can interact with its prized marketing team and stay updated on LCollgeUK educational information and offerings. Visit either of the following:
any time at all.23 July, 2014
Welcome to summer as LCOLLEGEUK introduces its Summer Camp program, conveniently offered in nineteen universities on two different continents. The main goal of the program is to equip students with the necessary skills to integrate into international academic environments where they can interact with students from all around the world. In addition, the program offers students the opportunity to work independently, without the assistance of parents in academic environments. This helps them gain the ability to experience living and studying abroad.09 July, 2014
London College of United Knowledge® – the superscripted symbol following the name signals that it is now a registered trademark – congratulations to LCollegeUK ® !12 June, 2014
LCOLLEGEUK conducted productive training sessions for its marketing consultants in order to ensure steadfast commitment to the organizational mission and vision and to assure only the highest quality service, always.14 May, 2014
The London LCOLLEGEUK team was praised and formally honored for its proven dedication, hard work, and helpfulness in promptly arranging solutions for and faithfully meeting customer and client needs.18 April, 2014
LCOLLEGEUK has effectively marketed and launched its Adults Program in Kuwait. The program – generally available with homestay or other accommodation in any of seven English, Canadian, and Irish educational facilities – features comprehensive pre-, during, and post-program learner support for those desiring general English, examination, or specialist courses of study.05 March, 2014
LCOLLEGEUK has begun developing a scholarship structure for distinguished students who plan to become English language teachers. Details are forthcoming.03 December, 2013
LCOLLEGEUK Programs at Sholokhov Moscow State University for the Humanities15 October, 2013
LCOLLEGEUK has been awarded institutional membership at The College of Teachers in the UK, whose history dates back to 1846. This registered charity holds a Royal Charter issued by the monarchy and is the UK's professional educational institute for all types of primary through university educators, industrial trainers, and local authority managers and governors. The College of Teachers supports a range of educational entities around the world via networks of membership, the awarding of qualifications, and accreditation of courses offered globally by independent training providers.16 September, 2013
LCollegeUK is now a corporate member of the currently 133-year-old London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), London's biggest independent business support and professional services organization that links more than 500,000 businesspeople and hosts over 200 B2B events every year.07 August, 2013
LONDON COLLEGE of UNITED KNOWLEDGE delivered its inaugural training course to MBA students of the Kuwait Maastricht Business School (KMBS) at its Kuwait venue in January 2013. The Master of Business Administration candidates underwent an intensive program of hands-on study to fortify their academic writing skills in preparation for composing their Masters theses.01 January, 2013
LCOLLEGEUK provided highly successful seminars and teacher training at Sholokhov Moscow State University for the Humanities, where students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and International Communication enjoyed beneficial Academic IELTS Preparation, English Language Teaching Methodologies, and Language Assessment in an Academic Context programs of study that culminated in the awarding of certificates upon course completion.12 February, 2013


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Nice Noise – Blackened Atmospheres
After a beautiful Autumnal period here in Sydney, the Winter has finally come to engulf the land and spread its frostbitten wings. Although I dislike the temperature of the chilly season, it often marks a time of great productivity and inspiration. Dark, cold days have profound effects upon the artistic organism, which becomes clearly evident in this lesson exploring the darker side of Shoegaze.
The chord progression underneath is stark, providing the perfect backdrop to the simple and melodic ideas used. As always, I encourage you to download and use the free backing track to practice and improvise with.
We begin by taking the E and F# notes on the G and B strings and alternating between the two, producing a dissonant effect. The E is our root note, with the addition of the F# serving to produce a suspended 2nd chord. For those that are unaware, a suspended chord is formed by omitting (suspending) the 3rd and replacing it with either the major 2nd or perfect 4th. The next chord in the sequence is simply the same shape/chord type moved down into the third position (Csus2). After that, I am utilizing an Em7 with the open E string to create a droning effect. It does not matter which order you pick the strings here; any combination will sound good. Note that in the introduction performance, I was using a fragment of this chord the first time round.
A simple technique for adding variety to proceedings is to colour the suspended shapes with notes on the high E string. First, we can add a D note at the 10th fret to the Esus2, and then an A note at the 5th fret for the Csus2.
Later on in the performance I used the suspended shape in the 12th position whilst employing the use of unison bending and a G note at the 15th fret on the high E string. This affords us many creative possibilities and opportunities to get 'noisy'. What I like to do is bend the G string out of tune, rather than attaining perfect unison with the B note on the second string. This produces a chaotic series of sounds. The ones we all know and love 😀


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Meditation and Loving Kindness
Everybody is welcome to sample meditation, the greatest gift you can give to yourself, in our daily drop-in meditation sessions.
For information on our Christmas schedule of free guided meditations please click here.
Every session is suitable for beginners and is guided by an experienced instructor. You can sit on a chair or on a cushion on the floor, wherever you are comfortable and there are no difficult postures or complicated techniques.
More and more people are discovering the benefits of meditation. This ancient method has come to be seen as a powerful support for modern life—something that can be practised anywhere, by anyone, of any age or background.
There is growing scientific evidence that meditation has a positive effect on our health and wellbeing, and meditation techniques are routinely used in the treatment of stress, depression and a wide range of medical conditions.
Both of our meditation rooms have floor to ceiling windows with spectacular ocean views. All sessions are free with the option to make a donation if you wish.
Guided Meditation
9–9.45am, every day
Release and relax in our Shrine Room
with clifftop ocean views.
(During retreats, daily drop-in meditation
is in the Spiritual Care Centre Meditation Room.)
For information on our Christmas schedule please click here.
Meditation is bringing the mind back home, and this is first achieved through the practice of mindfulness.
Once an old woman came to Buddha and asked him how to meditate. He told her to remain aware of every movement of her hands as she drew the water from the well, knowing that if she did, she would soon find herself in that state of alert and spacious calm that is meditation.
The practice of mindfulness, of bringing the scattered mind home, and so of bringing the different aspects of our being into focus, is called 'Peacefully Remaining' or 'Calm Abiding'. This is the first practice on the Buddhist path of meditation.
Guided Loving Kindness Practice
3–4pm, Monday to Friday
Rest your mind and open your heart in the Spiritual Care Centre's Meditation Room.
For information on our Christmas schedule please click here.
When our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being.
Loving Kindness meditation is a method that helps us to develop unconditional love, starting with developing a healthy and loving relationship with ourselves and then extending that out into all our relationships and ultimately to all beings.


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The Liebster AwardApril 17, 2016
Honestly I hoped I wouldn't be nominated for The Liebster Award because I wouldn't have the answers to the questions, but amazing girls from Oh, Lady Mania! blog gave us some fun questions which I'll be very happy to answer :D
Btw I always see some rules getting lost in The Liebster Award posts, for example that you should nominate people who have less then 200 followers which I added now, and number of questions and nominees should be 11. :)
8- What are you reading these days?
Here are the rules you have to follow:
1 - Show your gratitude towards the blog that has nominated you and link back to that blog in your post.
2 - Answer the 11 questions posted for you by that blog.
3 - Nominate 11 new bloggers in your post, who have less then 200 followers.
4 - Ask 11 unique questions to new bloggers.
5 - Inform them by commenting your post link in their comment section.
Questions For Nominees:
My 11 nominees include:
My Secret World
Look in my corner
My blog my thing
Vesnin blog
Only for girls
A la folie
Lenci Magdalenci
Punkowa Krolowa
Lina Khalifa
Moja svastarica
If you already did it, you don't have to do it again. And I hope that you will like the questions :D
Also I didn't translate this post in serbian because I though it wasn't necessary.
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Divan post, hvala ti mnogo što si me Tagovala ali ja sam već radila ovaj Tag tako da mi nema smisla raditi dva puta. :)ReplyDelete
Okej :) mrzelo me da na svakom blogu trazim da li ima taj post, a i previse je 11 ljudi za nominovanje xDDelete
Super post! Hvala sto si me nominovala! <3ReplyDelete
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Nema na cemu :)Delete
Hvala ti na nominaciji draga, ali ja sam već radila ovaj tag! :-)♥ReplyDelete
javelina03.blogspot.com - Novi post ♡
Uh, pokusacu, ali ne znam da li imam dovoljno ljudi da tagujem :((((( mukica XDReplyDelete
P.S. Sta igras? Nisam znala da si i ti gejmerka:DReplies
Ma ne moras :P evo vidis pola ovih sto sam ja nominovala su vec odradili......Delete
Pa nisam bas jer mi se laptop raspada :( Mogu samo sims da igram posto vise ne moze da podnese xD...tako da sve igram kod decka, i obozavam GTA :D nadam se da cu kupiti komp ove god pa cu vrv igrati najvise na tu foru igrice :D npr just cause i tako to...koje ti igras? :D
Hvala na nominaciji draga ♥ReplyDelete
Uradiću u nekom od narednih postova i staviću link tvog bloga ♥
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Nema na cemuu :D <3Delete
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Wow! This is so exciting, I love the questions you picked out! Thanks for nominating me, I'll try to put this up on my blog as soon as possible xReplyDelete
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Hvala ti na nominaciji <3<3ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my blog. You can comment in Serbian, English, Italian and Spanish :)
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HOUSTON–The U.S. Gulf of Mexico is on track to surpass by 2019 the peak production levels last seen before the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, analysts at energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie said Wednesday.
With operators working full time to expand oil and gas production, Wood Mackenzie expects commercial deepwater production in the gulf will reach 2 million barrels of oil equivalent a day by 2019.
Before the Deepwater Horizon disaster, deepwater production in the Gulf peaked at 1.8 million barrels of oil equivalent a day, but is currently about 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, said Wood Mackenzie analyst Lauren Payne.
Ms. Payne said drilling in the Gulf is rebounding.
"We expect this trend to continue, driven primiarly by development drilling as operators seek to boost production levels and bring new projects onstream," she said.
Wood Mackenzie projections estimate that through 2015, companies will spend $20 billion drilling development wells for projects already onstream.
Despite more stringent regulations and a more time-consuming permitting process for wells in the gulf, the area's infrastructure and relatively risk-free environment above ground has attracted both small and large operators to the region, said Julie Wilson, senior analyst for exploration.
Wood Mackenzie's projections don't include potential oil discoveries offshore.
Ms. Wilson said she expects 12 billion barrels of oil equivalent to be discovered by 2013, the fruits of $70 billion in investments she anticipates comapnies making on gulf exploration.
– Alison Sider, (c) 2012 Dow Jones & Company


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A Kalashnikov assault rifle at scene of latest Cancun violence. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
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Thursday, 19 January 2017 05:56 AM
Nine people have been killed in two days of violence around the Mexico beach resort of Cancun. At least four died after gunmen opened fire at a government office on Tuesday, a day after at least five people died in a shooting at a nearby music festival.
Rodolfo del Angel Campos, chief of police for the state of Quintana Roo, said gunfire broke out at the state attorney general's office in Cancun, a city that is one of the most popular seaside destinations for foreign tourists in Mexico, reported Reuters.
Police intervened, and the alarm was sounded, activating federal police and the armed forces, del Angel said, adding that other installations were also attacked. Television broadcast outbreaks of afternoon gunfire in Cancun.
One policeman and three suspected gunmen were killed, and a further five suspects arrested, state governor Carlos Joaquin told Mexican television on Tuesday evening.
"The state is under control and in order," Joaquin said, adding that he had arranged with the Interior Ministry to send federal forces to reinforce security. "People from Cancun and our visitors can go about their lives as normal."
Joaquin, who took office in September, described the attacks as a reaction by gangsters to his crackdown on organized crime, which he said had enjoyed impunity for years.
The ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) has been reviewing disciplinary action against Joaquin's predecessor, former PRI state governor Roberto Borge, whom the opposition has accused of fraud and corruption. He denies any wrongdoing.
Lying on the Caribbean coast of eastern Mexico, Quintana Roo has suffered sporadic violence in the past few years as drug cartels battle for control of the lucrative local market.
Changes in power have been known to inflame turf wars between gangs as they fight for supremacy.
On Monday, at least five people were killed and 15 wounded when a gunman opened fire in a nightclub at the nightclub in the resort of Playa del Carmen. The shooting is not being investigated as a suspected terror attack.
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