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Are Some Journalists Providing PR For Banned Groups?Sep 3rd, 2010 | By admin | Category: Daily Khabrian, Daily Times, Dawn, Jang, The News
Are some journalists, either unwittingly or for pay, providing PR for banned militant groups? That is a question raised by Gulmina Bilal Ahmad in today's Daily Times, and one that bears close examination.
Gulmina takes to task reporter Yousaf Ali from The News for an article he wrote last week claiming that "Islamic charities most effective in relief activities".
If I were associated with an 'Islamic' charity, I would file a suit against the reporter because he goes on to mention organisations that are old wines in new bottles. In other words, banned militant organisations operating under new names. There are a number of Islamic charities that are doing excellent work and do not use militant ways and means. They are funded not by mafias, crime and drug money as the militant organisations are, and have transparent, audited accounts.
The reporter is supposed to report, not give an opinion. Opinions are reserved for the op-ed pages. However, in the said news story, in the very title, the reporter has given his considered opinion. Throughout the four-column story, he fails to establish what is the basis of his sweeping conclusion displayed prominently in the heading.
Clearly, there is a problem raised by the fact that the author makes a bold claim that is not supported by the facts presented in his reporting. The reporter may believe that his claim is true – in fact, the claim could be true – but without providing evidence to support the claim, the reporter is wrong in making it.
But even the reporters claims are questionable. Yousaf Ali writes that,
Cooked food has been distributed among 0.25 million so far, while 23,046 packages were distributed among 161,322 families, the handout stated.
But according to Daily Mail News, the US has sent over 77,000 food packets for flood victims.
Talking to a privet television channel, the NDMA chairman said that they had demanded 380,000 food packets from the US for the flood stricken people in the country. He said the US sent a first batch of 77,000 food packets through C-130 plane which had been dispatched to affected areas.
Nadeem Ahmad said that another 43,000 boxes were expected to reach soon. "The US has assured of more cooperation to ease the miseries of people," he said. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson announced that the US government is continuing to send assistance for flood relief efforts in Pakistan. "The United States supports Pakistan's emergency relief efforts on behalf of people affected by recent monsoon floods," she said.
Surely Mr Ali knows that 77,000 is more than 23,046. So why does he ignore such facts in his article?
Gulima suspects a bit of spot-fixing going on at Jang Group's English newspaper:
The news story further goes on to declare that the "most effective among the Islamic charities" is "the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation which is linked with the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD)". The reporter clearly is aware of the way the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation is linked with the JuD. Is the reporter not aware then that the JuD is a banned organisation? As if the heading of the news story was not enough, the reporter, to really imprint it in the reader's mind, further states, "much discussed in the international media, the Falah-e-Insaniat is another major contributor in the relief activities".
Since, in this space, I am clearly asked to give my opinion, I will venture to state that it seems to be a paid, placed piece to do some damage control and spin some 'feel good' stories about the Falah-e-Insaniat, given the fact that "much has been written in the international media" about it.
Banned organizations are well known to change their names in order to avoid being closed down. Despite this, they are well known. They are also being praised by some in the media – as evidenced by Yousaf Ali's column as well as articles in The Nation, and Dawn.
And this is not an issue that appears only in English media, of course.
Leading English newspapers do not have the monopoly over promoting irresponsible reporting nor is the militant media confined only to English. Just this week, an Urdu paper prominently displayed a statement of Hafiz Saeed, head of JuD, claiming that "there is no al Qaeda". If there is no al Qaeda, then how is it that there is a group that has, to date, claimed responsibility for global terrorism attacks? Another question that begs to be answered is what is the basis for this claim of Mr Hafiz Saeed?
Just yesterday, Urdu newspaper Daily Khabrian included an article claiming that "foreign hands" were involved in the Lahore attacks. The evidence for this conspiracy? A statement from Rana Munir of Pakistan Muslim Rajput Federation.
The reporter for Daily Khabrian did not feel it necessary to ask how Rana Munir knew of such a conspiracy, and the newspaper's editors did not (as evidenced by the publication of the article) feel it necessary to ask why such a statement by Rana Munir was significant enough to be a priority for publication. All of this despite the fact that banned group Lashker-e-Jhangvi claiming responsibility for the attacks.
These articles raise important questions: How is it that banned groups are getting a disproportionate amount of positive press coverage for the relief work that they are doing? Why do media outlets continue to publish conspiracy theories absolving banned groups from responsibility for attacks – even after the groups admit responsibility? And why do major news outlets like The News (Jang), The Nation, and Dawn consider it a priority to publish articles praising the work of banned groups over others?


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My dog ran over my truck and other stories: American Idol Season 9 Orlando Auditions
Ah, Orlando…cess pool of Central Florida. 10,000 deluded wannabes showed up for the Orlando auditions of American Idol.
Let's begin with this guy. He is one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever seen.
But I'm sure the frauen wouldn't be reinventing the gay rights movement over someone so queer, black and bedazzled. I'm sure they are already claiming Theo Glinton OMG TOTALLY COPIED ADAM LAMBERT'S EYE JEWELS.
(Republican) Kara DioGuardi and her equally-as-judgmental Immovable Forehead look down at our precious Theo as soon as he enters the audition space. We know he is not long for this world.
Theo Glinton belts out Pat Benetar's Heartbreaker. Kristen Chenowith is in desperate need of a sandwich. Of course, Theo has no chance in hell because he yells…or he's too gay and too black. Can someone ask me why Ryan Seacrest was picking off the mirrors from Theo's face as if he were a mother ape picking the gnats from her offspring?
Naturally, we get our first commercial break only 7 minutes into tonight's programming. After a word from the sponsors, we are promised OMG THEIR STORIES WILL INSPIRE YOU. Which inspires me to say…FRAK YOU DANNY GOKEY!!!
It's only natural that Florida would provide us with ample sob stories. After a parade of people who likely had talent but no chance of making it through and some OMG WILL THEY PLEASE KISS action geared towards the male audience…
(Kristen Chenowith, I wasn't really a fan, but I know you're talented. Unfortunately, I don't like you anymore.)
OH WAIT. What is that I see or smell?? Could it be…maybe…FRAU BAIT?
Seth Collins
Seth is married with 2 kids. One of them has autism. Honestly, was it necessary to show the adorable little autistic boy IN A HELMET?? While I am not a licensed medical practitioner…it seems Seth's son is only mildly autistic? He seems to show compassion and love towards his parents…maybe he has just Aspberger's? Oh screw it. I just WANT there to be an Aspberger's sob story.
Since we already saw his kid in a helmet in the comfort of their own home, we already know 28-year-old teddy bear Seth (singing Someone to Watch Over Me) makes it to Hollywood. After a bunch of heartwarming shots of Seth and his autistic son, we get our second commercial break — promising ARRESTING DEVELOPMENTS! Idol better not crap out on the C.O.P.S. action as it did last week!
Cue Disney-themed montage set to When You Wish Upon a Star. Gag me. Although I have found myself appreciating Ryan Seacrest more and more since I attended that rehearsal show last year. He may be one of the more likable bland personalities currently on television. Shit-For-Brains tells some girl she's great because, haven't you heard, A GIRL WILL WIN THIS YEAR ZOMG!!!!ELEVENTY!!! More dreams are shattered, likely the dreams of some talented people. There are a few glimpses of frau bait, however…now we have…ANOTHER BLACK DUDE NAMED JERMAINE!
Jermaine Purifoy
While I have no idea why the granny set can't get behind a black dude who sings Tony Bennett's Smile. Hell, my mom would be all over that. Looks wise, he sort of brings to mind a younger version of one of my all-time favorites, Jesse L. Martin. JESUS CHRIST WILL SOMEONE FEED KRISTEN CHENOWITH. I'm worried she might eat poor Jermaine. Nooooo, Kristen! Don't eat Jermaine!
I think the chicks will like you.
But Simon, the menopausal white women are the chicks who "like" male contestants. And unless a gaggle of them have a chocolate-flavored hot flash, that shit just ain't happening.
Shelby Dressel
The girl with the paralyzed face. Let's face it, the girl with the partially-paralyzed face looks better than a lot of people with fully-unparalyzed faces. Personally, I find Shelby's voice 100% dull. I feel as if I've heard this same voice 1000 times before. Shelby becomes mildly interesting because she is bleeped out during the audition. But she's as mildly interesting as Seth Collins' son is mildly autistic.
We see a couple other men of color who make it during the WE ARE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD montage filler, as well as the plaid-shirted frau bait dude from before. I'm keeping my eye on him.
On Day 2, Kristen Chenowith has to fly back to NYC, hopefully to eat a sandwich. Shit-For-Brains kicks things off by giving the contestants in the waiting room some bullshit pep talk in which people responded by staring at her and her immovable forehead with blank faces.
Jay Stone
While I never watched the shitfest known as Season 6, Jay Stone will always be infinitely better than that diseased little rodent Blake Lewis. When asked if he can actually sing, Stone busts out a little Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone. Stone sort of looks like the love child of Channing Tatum and Christopher Meloni. Shit-For-Brains totally wants to bang the kid. I can't believe I'm siding with Kara on this guy. What the hell…Randy, just say yes. Blake Lewis is a bit fat failure, anyway.
Yes! Kudos to one of Jay Stone's friends who decided it would be a good idea to pick up Seacrest (and no, it was not the douchebag in the green baseball cap turned sideways).
THE GIRLS OF ORLANDO SINGING montage. Yes, Idol. Shove the female contestants down our throats yet one more time, because by golly gee, a girl is gonna win the whole damn thing this year!
Janell Wheeler
Although she gets props for singing House of the Rising Sun, the 24-year-old sales rep (i.e., retail associate) annoys me because she forgot the e at the end of her name. Her voice is nice, sure, but is it just me or are all the girls sounding alike this season?
Brittany Starr James
I like the fact she's singing American Boy, and I like her fun afro. However, fun afros are often misleading (see Season 7's Coretta Scott Mercado) and you cannot trust anyone who has a celestial body as part of their full name.
Kasi Bedford
She is singing Bonnie Raitt. Therefore, she is a non-entity in my eyes.
Cornelius Edwards
Cornelius is friends with adult entertainers. At this moment, I think to myself, oh, if he were to only sing Tina Turner's Private Dancer. Damn. No cigar. But he is singing Tina Turner…Rollin'. Dude the song is called PROUD MARY.
Cornelius does the splits…and splits his pants. I NOW understand why he said he learned his move from adult entertainers. YESSSS! I always knew all those hours of HBO's Real Sex during the 1990s would come in handy. A Real Sex episode I viewed in 1998 entered the world of black male strip clubs. Those dudes are banging their junk on the ground, doing the splits, all of that stuff. It's unlike anything you've seen from those mamby-pamby Chippendale's.
Bernadette Desimone & Amanda Desimone
These Jersey sisters scare me. Like seriously scare me. They also remind me nothing of JWOWW or Snooki. They kind of remind me of Jaslene from ANTM and I couldn't stand her. They were obviously birthed in their mother's basement beauty salon. They seem very medicated.
You also cannot trust anyone who wears flowers in their hair unironically. Now if Simon enjoys throwing out the word indulgent…seriously. What other word would you use to describe Bernadette's performance? Amanda sings I Wanna Dance Somebody Who Loves Me. Therefore, she is a non-entity to me.
Sweet! A real-life Florida Meth Head!
Jarrod Norrell
Okay, he's from Georgia. And it says he's a graphic designer, but he still might do meth. He must do something. He talks about getting his buzz on. OR he is doing this for shits and giggles, which seems especially likely since he was sang Amazing Grace. Shit-For-Brains tells him he sounds like a lawnmower. Oh wait…he might not be kidding. He says he's tripping in a very convincing manner. Hmmm…of course, Jarrod Norrell could just be high on God. He also wants to meet all the living presidents.
Jarrod won't leave. Damn that meth! The meth! Security drags his ass out. And then he gets cuffed. Homeboy is arrested.
Matthew Lawrence
Dammit! I thought it was gonna be one of those kids from Gimme a Break! Or his brother. Yeah…Joey was on that one and Blossom. I meant his brother, another bowl-headed moppet. Only child actors have bowl cuts. This is a scientific fact.
Matt Lawrence made a grave mistake 10 years ago, so he spent FOUR BIRTHDAYS BEHIND BARS. Obviously, he must have given himself up to Christ and worked as a youth counselor ever since, because by golly gee, that seems like the longest prison record of any Idol contestant I've ever seen. It seems Matt was just looking for adventure! So he decided to rob a bank with a BB gun at age 15. (And people wonder why I think its wrong to raise children anywhere but in a city!) Now Matt wants to make his family proud.
I kind of want to like Matt Lawrence, as he choose Ray LaMontagne for his audition song. Granted, he better not screw it up and Trouble isn't even close to being one of my favorite Ray songs, but I always get kind of excited when I hear Ray LaMontagne on Idol. Even though no one seems to know any other song but Trouble.
I wonder if Matt will get frauen, but he seems to Sarver-esque to obtain a proper gaggle of them. On a side note, Matt is wearing the same hat I was lucky enough to find randomly on the playa on Wednesday of Burning Man. Sadly, I lost it by Saturday. Alas. I hope it made someone else happy, especially after I made a chin stap for the damn thing.
The judges cream themselves over him, probably because of his interesting sob story. Rarely do they get REDEEMED criminals (since the bank robbery was committed when Lawrence was a juvenile, it makes everything better!) and Lawrence is a harmless enough-looking white dude (i.e., no batshit crazy frauen).
And we are done for this week…hey, does anyone else ever wonder if they would sleep with Luke Wilson whenever you see those AT&T commercials?
January 26, 2010 6:59 pm
Why is the guy in the green hat a douchebag??
cimi permalinkJanuary 25, 2010 2:22 am
Kara is just another pretty face….Why is she a judge??– She offers nothing to the show.
January 25, 2010 2:28 am
To lend her song-writing "talents". lol!!!!
January 24, 2010 8:17 am
Yeah, Seth's kid is definitely very high functioning. I babysit a kid who's probably older than that kid and talks way less but is still considered mildly autistic.
THOSE SISTERS FREAK ME OUT. They for sure are medicated. As was that dude who had to be arrested. He was on so many things… I'm betting he dropped a bag of something on the floor on his way out.
Also Jay Stone is far greater than Blake Lewis. And you so called the Tatum/Meloni love child thing. Props.
smashemup permalinkJanuary 24, 2010 5:34 am
AI can't force them to tell their back story. Look at David Cook – he refused to let them tell his story even when they tried to lead him to it on that result night after he had been in hospital and again on Mariah Carey night. He would not let them exploit his and his brother's story.
Kristen Chenowith is very annoying as is Kara. I really enjoyed Shania Twain, thought she was respectful and didn't turn her face away to laugh at the audtioners.
Best thing about this week was the guy that ripped his pants. So effing funny.
Smartie permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 6:49 pm
That blond bobble head needs to STFU. What is with her voice? She was utterly useless.
Theo had a great voice, but they had already decided they hated him. Bastards.
I bet the victims of the armed robbery are thrilled the criminal is being feted on a tv show.
notarding permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 6:24 pm
yeah but its not them. Its AI getting them to tell that story. Plus no one would vote just based on singing. the Fraus love the sob stories it puts a personality on who you are voting for. I'm not defending it, but thats the way it is. Also, it pulls ratings. People like the human interest story. Thats true for every reality show almost.
Isidra permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 6:36 pm
That's how I suddenly found myself a Kris Allen fan, actually. No sob story. Barely any screen time until the America-judges round. And in the end, he won!
Too bad AI seems to have learned the wrong lesson from that.
January 21, 2010 3:34 pm
Whatever happened to keeping a sob story to yourself and trying to win on your own merits? I'm sorry but robbing a bank is not a sob story. It's a criminal act even at the age of fifteen. Dad trading mom in for a new model, a mildly autistic son etc are all things I wouldn't wish on anyone. But playing for the sympathy vote just makes these contestants look pathetic.
If they would just come to auditions and sing without pouring out their life story I would have a lot more respect for them. If their back story comes out after having proven their ability to sing, at that point I could be happy for them that they were strong in the face of adversity. But to expect or want special consideration because you have to put up with some crap in life is BS in my opinion.
notarding permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 2:57 pm
I hate Kristin Chenowith with a burning passion. I've heard her name before, but didnt know who she was nor did I care. She has a bobble head, munchkin helium voice, and waaaay to perky and annoying, ewwww!
I done split my pants was hilarious. Yes, too many sob stories, I don't care, blah blah blah. No matter how many tarts they trott out I still have faith in the Frau to find some hunk to latch onto.
Shereeda permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 1:35 pm
LOL…. nice recap… aaa kristen doesnt look that bad… but geez someone punch kara already… damn she's so annoying…
haha permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 1:28 pm
I've always had an irrational hatred for Kristin Chenowith. Now I have something to hang my hat on when people ask me WHY I can't stand her. BECAUSE SHE'S A FRICKING ANNOYING CUNT WHO LIKES KARA DIOGUARDI!!!
Smartie permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 9:58 pm
Her voice makes me want to punch puppies
LeighKat permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 1:07 pm
"why Ryan Seacrest was picking off the mirrors from Theo's face as if he were a mother ape picking the gnats from her offspring?"
I didn't watch the show but, I can only assume Ryan thought they were shards from the mirror that he keeps in his manpurse and he didn't want his hourly view of himself to be distorted in anyway.
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January 21, 2010 12:07 pm
I remember watching Luke Wilson on a talk show some time ago. He was really, really funny. Great sense of humor and just a down-to-earth guy. He won a place in my cynical heart. His face has filled out somewhat, which bothers me a little, but there's something cool about him and his voice.
January 21, 2010 12:00 pm
My neighbor's daughter is autistic and not to downplay Seth's son's autism, but it appeared night and day to her behavior. The sight of a healthy 12 year old girl standing outside mindlessly (or what appears mindlessly) flapping her hands non-stop, knowing she would stand there all day if not for a family member bringing her inside, is heartbreaking. Eye contact is hard won, any human interaction at all. When I saw his son hugging and kissing him and interacting, I was surprised and happy for him.
January 21, 2010 11:42 am
I knew Theo would never get through, even before he opened his mouth. Kara telling him, "you don't need all this," waving her hands all around and calling him "honey" and "baby". Something condescending.
People lauded Lambert. Why not Theo who appears to live and embrace who he is every damn day. I guess it's easier to accept a good-looking gay white guy. ::shrugs::
And yeah, Top Idol, what was the deal with Ryan picking off those metallic disc things? I believe he was shooting for compassionate, but it was weird. No spoken references to Adam, but pretty overt to me when Ryan said he needed to wash the glitter off his hands, like it was funny, but still a bit freak show to him. Am I reaching here? :: grin:: Adam/Glitter is cool. Theo/glitter is freaky. Can't have it both ways American Idol. Theo should have done the Lambert CD Cover pose. Now that would have made me bust a gut.
pattyluponey permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 11:00 am
Why do they keep shoving the sob stories down our throats when no sob story has ever won the competition? I know it makes good tv in the first few weeks, but they are reaching this year…
saskin permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 4:01 pm
I know, right? It's like they never learn. Last year Allen's back story was "who are you and why are you still in this competition?" yet he ended up winning. I think. Did Cook have a back story? Or any other winner?
SarahBeth permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 5:53 pm
Cook did have a backstory – his brother had cancer but he never showcased it or let Idol take advantage of it. At least not that I'm aware of. And he still won.
pattyluponey permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 6:51 pm
Carrie was the lil' hick girl who had only sung to her cows. Fantasia hid the fact she was illiterate until way after she won, and they hid her kid until she was like in the top 10. Yeah, nobody's really had a sob story that took them to the end…Gokey's totally backfired and made people revile him.
Kathy permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 10:58 am
I know my husband and I were laughing hysterically. He made me rewind it a few times lol
auntieaimee permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 11:37 am
I got a picture of him. I'll try to send it to TI in case she wants to use it for something.
January 21, 2010 10:02 am
Oh and….SERIOUSLY? GIANT Gokey head? I was eating breakfast.
January 21, 2010 10:01 am
Yes, I do wonder about the Luke Wilson question. I remain undecided. Owen Wilson, however….
Kathy permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 7:40 am
Anyone else notice when Cornelius walked out with his golden ticket and the fam started flipping out that Ryan picked a child family member up? I don't know why but the look on that kids face cracked me up. "Put me down cracker!!" lol
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auntieaimee permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 8:03 am
Yes! It was even funnier if you played it back in s l o w m o t i o n. I was laughing so hard, I was crying. My face and stomach still hurt. That kid is my hero.
January 21, 2010 3:26 am
"…that diseased little rodent, Blake Lewis."
Harsh, but accurate. I will never forgive him for his desecration of a perfectly good Bee Gees song and for thinking 311 is a good band. Even worse, he sang the 311 version "Lovesong" instead of The Cure's. Unforgivable.
Fenster permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 3:03 am
I should have known that when Idol finally got around to casting its first cuddly bank robber, it was going to be someone who looked like Matt Lawrence.
saskin permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 2:49 am
Well, "my kid is (let's assume) autistic" is waaaayyyyy better than my "dad divorced my mom for a newer model". I. Hate. Sob. Stories. Like Drew Carey said: "there is a support group for that. It is called everybody."
I was so distracted by Kara's breasts that I stopped caring about Who. Will. Be. The. Next. American. Idol. Who was the last American Idol anyway?
Lakshmi permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 2:18 am
I also thought that Seth's kid seemed like a high-functioning autistic in the 30 seconds we saw of him (but I'm not an expert either). He's verbal and seemed to make eye contact with his dad when they were talking.
8sourcandy permalinkJanuary 21, 2010 2:17 am
I don't know how you watch this. I won't tune in until top 1o week. This part is too frustrating.
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As a hearing healthcare resource center, we offer a large variety of products and solutions to help people hear and perform better. Assistive listening devices can help those who have difficulty on phones, TV, theaters, meetings, religious services, restaurants, and public places like airports and municipal buildings.
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Custom ear plugs are more comfortable and much easier to insert correctly than disposable ones because they are made specifically for your ears. If an ear plug is not inserted properly, its effectiveness reduces substantially.
Swim molds
Swim molds are great for individuals that have ear problems or are prone to swimmer's ear. These molds are custom fitted for your ears and can prevent most water from reaching your ear canals.
Musician's Ear Plugs
Musicians depend on their hearing for their livelihood. It is imperative they protect their hearing due to exposure to high levels of sound for extended periods of time. Musician's earplugs are the best way to protect your ears without compromising sound quality.
Hearing Aid Adjustments and Reprogramming
Hearing aids should feel comfortable in your ears and should help you hear better. If you are not satisfied with your hearing aids, please give us a call. We are more than happy to give you a consultation to explain possible adjustments we can do to make your hearing aids sound more agreeable.
Follow-up Care
Once your hearing aids have been fitted to your complete satisfaction, we will show you how to clean and maintain your instruments. At follow up appointments we will look inside your ears, clean and check your devices, and address any issues or concerns you have. We recommend our patients come back to see us every 6 months or sooner if appropriate. This ensures the sound quality of you devices remain in tip top condition and help extend the life of your hearing aids.
Getting Hearing Aids
Once you have told us your history and your personal expectations with regard to your hearing, we provide you with detailed advice on the most appropriate products and facilities to meet your requirements:
- Which ear has a problem hearing?
- Which style of hearing aid is most suitable for you: analog, digitally programmable or fully digital?
- Do you want to regulate the volume of the hearing aid yourself, or would you prefer a hearing aid that adjusts automatically to any hearing situation?
- Which aid best suits your hearing loss and your personal situation? A Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC),Completely-in-the Ear(CIC), In-the-Canal(ITC), In-the-Ear (ITE), Behind-the-ear aid (BTE) aid, or Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE)?
Hearing Aid Dispensing & Fitting
At the hearing aid fitting, you will receive the hearing aids you selected. They are programmed based on a prescription that is specific to each person's hearing loss. The hearing professional may make adjustments after you try the hearing aids to make sure the settings and fit are ideal for you.
Hearing Aid Repairs
If you feel your hearing aid is not working properly or you're not hearing well, please give us a call. Some minor hearing aid repairs can be done in our office while you wait. Hearing aids that cannot be repaired in the office will need to be sent to the laboratory for repair.
Hearing Aid Evaluation and Selection
Based on your case history and the results of your hearing evaluation, we will make a recommendation for the best course of action. If we find that you are a good candidate for hearing aids, we will recommend hearing devices that would be best for you depending on your needs, preferences, capabilities, and budget. We work with all types of hearing aids from all major labs and will be able to find one that best suits your needs.
Live Speech Mapping
We have various methods to determine if a hearing aid is properly fitted to a person's ears and hearing loss. Live Speech Mapping is a tool we use to see how well your hearing aids are suited to your hearing loss. During this evaluation, we will place a small microphone into your ears with your hearing aids on. The microphone will allow us to see graphically and understand how the hearing aids are benefitting you. This tool is an objective measurement we use to make fitting adjustments if necessary.
Tinnitus Evaluation and Management
Tinnitus is a phantom sound that some people hear inside their own heads. It can be described as a ringing, hissing, roaring, whooshing, buzzing, music, etc. and can range from not bothersome to unbearable. We provide tinnitus evaluations to see if there are any treatments that can benefit you. We also have the capability of pitch matching and loudness matching to determine the cause and treatability of this condition. There are a variety of solutions to assist you in managing these unwanted sounds.
Tympanometry is a test used to detect problems in the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane)by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.
Hearing Aid Demos
Hearing aids are a big investment and we want you to be confident that hearing aids work for you and improve your quality of life. We allow you the opportunity to demo devices in our office or at home.
Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
Cell phones have transformed the way we communicate and connect with friends, family, and the world around us. Hearing aid technology has made leaps and bounds, allowing us to integrate hearing devices with our cell phones. This can make it easier to hear telephone conversations, listen to music, and hear videos all on a cell phone. Additional features allow users to use their cell phones as a remote microphone and a remote control to adjust the hearing instruments. We provide cell phone accessories that are Bluetooth compatible, hands-free, and wireless from all major labs.


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SORSOGON CITY — Located at the tip of Bicol Peninsula and serving as the region's gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao, Sorsogon province is known for its rich history, natural scenery and a rich culture of mixed Bicolano and Visayan influences.
It boasts of a diverse heritage that has produced its unique food, historical places and character of its people.
Even the names of its towns evoke interest. For one, Barcelona has added appeal to tourists who know of its world-renowned namesake in Spain, according to Joyce Anne Licup-Gerona, its municipal tourism officer.
Before the Spanish colonizers called it Barcelona in 1886, it was known as Danlog.
Proof of the Spanish mold in the community is the presence of old churches, stone buildings and other magnificent structures, Gerona said.
Barcelona Church
At the center is St. Joseph Church, also known as Barcelona Church. Constructed in 1874 during the term of Gobernadorcillo Juan Evasco, it has withstood time and the elements, its walls still in their original form.
The church is made of corals, plastered with the use of lime without cement and steel bars, Gerona said.
Another surviving edifice is the Presidencia, which served as the seat of the then municipal government headed by the gobernadorcillo.
"It was a fortress [to repel] pirates' attacks, with an underground tunnel leading to the church across the street," Gerona said. It was also used as garrison during the Japanese occupation and after the war, it was again used as the seat of the municipal government, she added.
Visitors are drawn to a structure known only as "stone building," which was once a school for children of ilustrados, or wealthy families, during the Spanish era. Its colonial design is a popular backdrop for couples in prenuptial photo shoots.
A modern lighthouse between the ruins is a treat for tourists. Erected in 1994 through a grant by the British government, it is solar-powered to send beams of light at night as navigational guide to ships.
Antique houses
If Barcelona has amazing ruins, Juban town is proud of its century-old houses.
"We have 10 ancestral houses in our town and most of them are found south of the poblacion (town center)," said Maria Girlie Figueroa-Gonzalgo, municipal tourism officer.
The houses with Spanish and other European designs were built in the 18th century. Some owners have turned these into business establishments so they can raise funds for their maintenance and preservation.
Juban, whose name was derived from guguban, or a place with thriving Milipi Pili trees (bonsai-type of the pili tree), is also rich in seafood, such as crabs and alimusan (sea catfish), which is usually cooked in coconut milk.
Hot springs
Irosin town offers tourists several hot springs originating from Mt. Bulusan, an active volcano.
"The average temperature of water ranges from 60C to 70C. Many attest that it is a natural cure for sicknesses and ailments, such as arthritis, asthma and gout," said Ronnie Aguilar, a provincial tourism guide. Tourists can take a dip for 2 to 10 minutes, depending on their tolerance for heat, to enjoy the springs' therapeutic effects, he said.
Aside from being known as a volcano town, Bulusan is a popular destination for nature lovers, especially trekkers. Different species of trees surround the 16.43-hectare Bulusan Lake, the main attraction inside the 3,672-ha Bulusan Natural Park.
"It is considered a protected area. We are thankful because nongovernment organizations are helping preserve the flora and fauna (here)," said Nercis Huab, the lake's operations manager.
Tourists can try kayaking for P100 for 30 minutes or cross a 340-meter hanging bridge, regarded as the longest of its kind in Bicol.
Farm of stingless bees
Residents are allowed to fish in the lake, but they must get only the grown tilapia and carp.
A tour of Bulusan would not be complete without interacting with thousands of stingless bees at a farm in San Roque village.
Sorrounded by flowering plants, the 3.5-ha Balay Buhay sa Uma has 825 colonies of bees, said Leony Gabiazo-Dominguez, 35, caretaker of the farm, which started in 2003.
"Tourists find the creatures very attractive. They are amazed because they are not harmful," Dominguez said.
"The market is good because the honey and granules produced by bees is very in demand. It serves as a cure for allergy, asthma and best regarded as superfood," she said.
Surfing capital
In Gubat town, beginners in surfing from all over the world enjoy the crashing waves at Lola Sayong beach.
"Since we started surfing activity in 2008, thousands of tourists [came here and] learned the surfing basics," said Rolly Escalaro, 33, a surf instructor.
John Erick Eva, 20, another instructor, said many foreign tourists would come because of the white, powdery sand. Entrance fee to the beach is P25 per person.
After trying water activities, trekking and nature adventures, it's time for sumptuous meals along the boulevard, also known as Reompolas Baywalk, in Sorsogon City.
Tourists may savor authentic Bicol cuisine, mostly seafood, at affordable prices from stalls while enjoying the cool sea breeze.
It is also a perfect spot to watch the sunset.
The original article is published in Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 11, 2018. Additional pictures from the Blog collection has been added.


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5/22/2010 - Devo Spice
I am going to be away from a computer on Saturday, so the song of the day gets posted a few hours early. Since Friday was the 30th anniversary of Pac Man, complete with really cool Google homepage with working Pac Man game, I figured we needed a Pac Man song. So this is the 2007 release of Sudden Death's "Pac-Man" featuring ShoEboX, a parody of "Smack That" by Akon and Eminem. It is still my favorite Pac Man song out there, although "Pac-Man is Naked and So Should You" is pretty good too.
So here's Devo Spice with ShoEboX with "Pac-Man". Enjoy:
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8-bit, up front
Processor, Z-80
224 x 288 displaydy
Up at dawn, see the girl that I stayed with
Joystick callin' me, begging to be played with
Jump up, and then I make a run for
Find the nearest arcade, bust through the front door
I hear it, gotta track down
Ooh I see it, in the back now
I obey its insert coin orders
Money no problem, pocket full of quarters
I hear it beeping, I can see it in the corner
Wanna caress the yellow decals that adorn her
Maybe I'll take it home and hide it near my porno
And possibly play it naked, stand back I'm playing
Pac-Man, I'll play some more
Pac-Man, my arm is sore
Pac-Man, drool on the floor
Pac-Man, oooohhh
Pac-Man, I play for days
Pac-Man, I cleared the maze
Pac-Man, the practice pays
Pac-Man, (death sound)
Ooh, looks like another dumb sequel, they'll never
Equal the classic Pac-Man game
Baby Pac, Super Pac, what's next, Grandma and
Grandpa Pac-Man, man that's lame
Ghosts chase him all through the light blue walls
Eat a power pellet now they got blue balls
Wondering how he even moves at all
Or how much he can eat before nature calls
Cleared that stage didn't think I could do it
Gonna try the next one, nothing to it
Inky and Blinky got me on the run
And Pinky, ("NARF!"), no the other one
But there's a door to the right and I sneak away
Come back on the left now I'm on my way
It defies the laws of physics but I can't complain
Because I live to play again another day, Pac-Man!
I play each day so that my game will keep improving
Some day I'll figure out just how the ghosts are moving
Can't wait to see the big budget live action movie
With Richard Simmons as Pinky, and Patrick Stewart as
Pac-Man, I played till 4:00
Pac-Man, got the high score
Pac-Man, my wife is sore
Pac-Man, "Get your ass back home right now!"
Pac-Man, I see that blob
Pac-Man, my nipples throb
Pac-Man, I lost my job
Pac-Man, "You're fired!"
Games today, they got high def graphics
Real time 3D, looking fantastic
Accurate physics, rumble controllers
Sex and violence and still these games all
Suck! Seriously, what the f...heck?!
They play just like a train wreck
They can't compete with this yellow circle
I play it every time I'm hanging out at the mall
It's on my cell phone so I play whenever I call
Maybe I'll have the ROM implanted in my eyeball
So that I'm always playing, 'cause damn I love that
Pac-Man, big yellow head
Pac-Man, no blood is shed
Pac-Man, no hookers dead
Pac-Man, ooooohhh
Pac-Man, can't play no more
Pac-Man, they locked the door
Pac-Man, "You're mom's a whore!"
Pac-Man, "Let me in, damn it! I have to play! *sob* Pac-Man! PAAAAC-MAAAAANNNNN!! *bwa-ha-ha!*
"Dammit, where's my megaphone?"
"Dude, you're totally obsessed"


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I spotted an advertisement on the internet which said "Become a Highland laird for £29.99". So I paid up, had myself fitted for a kilt by the leading designer Howie Nicholsby, and drove up to claim my one square foot of land in Lochaber.
I'd never worn a kilt before - I'd always vowed that I'd have to be paid to wear one. And I was, but only after I wrote this article for Scotland on Sunday. Click the "Monarch of the Glen" link on the right under the heading "My Writing" to read the piece.
Footnote: It was Howie Nicholsby who designed the black kilt which the then first minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, wore on Tartan Day in New York a couple of years ago. This single outfit made McConnell look such an arse that it sparked a protest vote from millions of Scots sickened by wee Jack's sartorial excess. As a result he and his Labour Party lost the 2007 election, thus putting the country on the road to independence. By contrast I look rather fetching in the Rupert the Bear tartan, and, far from nauseating people, found myself followed up and down the glen road by hordes of rosy-cheeked highland lasses.


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West Collection Award
Since launching the open call for ONWARD '11, we have been working hard to provide the selected artists with more opportunities to share their work. We are delighted to share the news that The West Collection has agreed to offer a purchase award of up to $1000 to one of the ONWARD '11 photographers. The West Collection Onward Purchase Award will come in the form of a purchase of one piece from the ONWARD '11 exhibition to enter The West Collection.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the premier contemporary art collections in America. For artists looking to broaden their horizons and bolster their careers, this opportunity is unparalleled. The West Collection's focus on developing relationships with young artists whose work is both challenging and inventive has made them one of the most respected art collections out there.
Curator Page West has been making use of her keen eye since the mid-90's by procuring work from the brightest young artists for the collection, which is largely on display at SEI Investments in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The West Collection is dedicated to lending their holdings to museums and galleries, ensuring that their collection is shared with the public. They also host monthly artist visits and discussions related to the collection.
This is a unique chance for a deserving photographer from Onward '11 to have a piece become a part of a prestigious and well-regarded collection. We look forward to our partnership with The West Collection and hope you will participate in ONWARD '11 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.


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Peter Gabriel & Tom Morello Join The Voice Project
In our second in-depth look into The Voice Project, we examine the ambassadorship of Peter Gabriel and Tom Morello as they lend their voices to those who no longer are able to speak.
"If you have the opportunity to write, do it." - Dawit Issak
"When I first started travelling around the world [for the Human Rights Now tour in 1988], I was shocked to discover in how many countries there were artists who were in jail, who had been tortured or killed for doing the same thing that I do; writing and singing songs," Peter Gabriel explained.
That initial shock moved Gabriel to start his own foundation and also become involved with The Voice Project, where Gabriel is raising awareness for Dawit Issak, a Swedish-Eritrean playwright, journalist and writer imprisoned in Eritrea who has been held without trial for 15 years.
Dawit Issak is a well-known, award-winning author and was one of seven journalists that founded the country's first and only independent newspaper - Setit . In 2001 a group of politicians published a letter urging President Isaias Afwerki, who has remained in power since Eritrea's independence in 1993, for free and fair elections. Setit reported on the story and not long after Dawit Issak found himself arrested, thrown in prison without trial, with no court date or release date expected.
There are conflicting reports about Issak's state in captivity with multiple hospitalizations being reported and many of his colleagues already deceased. Given the lack of information in his sentencing, it's hard to know when or if Dawit Issak will ever be released. With that said, it hasn't stopped Peter Gabriel or The Voice Project from trying, "We have to defend and protect those with the courage to speak out," says Gabriel.
Get Involved and help Dawit Issak
"Great social movements need a great soundtrack." - Tom Morello
Tom Morello - a former band member of Rage Against the Machine and currently part of the supergroup, Prophets of Rage - has been using the power of lyrics to dissent since his days in Rage.
Morello, well-known for his music as well as his activism, has joined forces with The Voice Project to raise awareness of Thai country and blues singer Thanat Thanawatcharanon, also known as Tom Dundee, who has been imprisoned since 2014 on charges of "insulting the monarchy" and "computer crimes" receiving a 10 year 10 month sentence.
In 2013 Tom Dundee spoke at a pro-democracy protest which caught the attention of the country's royalist group. In 2014, at the behest of the royalist, the military arrested Dundee for inflammatory remarks made toward Thailand's King Bhumibol and found the remarks to be worthy of prison.
For Tom Dundee protesting was a luxury, free speech was a luxury - a luxury he may never get back - and as Morello points out, "You can't buy free speech, but you can give it away. You can also fight like hell for it."
Fight Like Hell for Tom Dundee


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Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM) has erected a nearly 70-foot (roughly 21-meter) billboard in the heart of midtown Manhattan, New York. The current "teaser" display at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue—outside Madison Square Garden and Penn Station—is the first step in the full-blown launch of a groundbreaking climate-change awareness and education project. The initiative is sponsored by DeAM's DB Climate Change Advisors unit.
The idea that information catalyzes action underpins the billboard's creation. When it comes to climate change, everyone needs to Know the Number. On June 18, 2009, you will, too. In anticipation of the official launch on that date—marked by a special ceremony in New York City—please look for additional details about the project in the upcoming weeks.


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1. Rights Granted.
Beth Lifestyle Private Limited (BLPL) grants rights to sell its BETH range of products on a exclusive basis to its dealer. BLPL Reserves the right to grant additional dealership as the market demands. Dealer accepts the responsibility of customer interaction and support on both presales and post sales activities. Dealer also accepts to deal with all warranty related services through parts from BLPL.
Exclusivity: Exclusivity is the center of this appointment. This means Beth Living stores will an exclusive brand display for BETH or its partner brands. No other brands will be displayed or put up( products being part of the display is excluded) . Display of any other brands would be considered violation of the mutual exclusivity clause. Beth Lifestyle on its part would not be appointing another franchisee in its reasonable vicinity which ( 5 km radius in metros and tier 1 cities).
Tier 2/3 and NCR towns and other districts will be exclusive for the franchisee for a radius of 15 kms. BLPL would retain the district completely exclusive for the first dealers in any district for a period of 6 months from the date of appointment. The first franchisee would be offered any new locations in the said district , and will have the right of refusal to operate in any such newly added location. If the franchisee wish to be the franchise right holder of the new location in the district, the same would be evaluated as a new appointment subject to the terms of appointment.Terms of dealership and decision on such application will be subject to the discretion of BLPL as in any appointment. Once the 6 months of his appointment expires the existing franchises may proceed on himself to apply for a new location and BLPL team would respond to the same subject to its appointment process. BLPL on its part , would inform the dealer of a new location and its readiness to appoint a new dealer in the location after the first six month. If the existing franchsiee wishes to proceed with the new location in the said district and the existing franchisee may respond to it within a period of 7 days from any such communication, beyond which BLPL will not be under any obligation to consider any such application/registration.
2. Products BLPL offers all the products under BETH range of products to its dealers for transactions. BLPL also assures to offer all future products under BETH brand to its dealers.
3. Geography: Franchisee will be entitled to promote his business in the reasonable vicinity of his presence. However, he may pursue unsolicited business enquires from any region
Local Visible Sales Activities
Any dealer would have exclusive right to do visible campaigns in his territory. Other dealers would not have the right to do visible. activities like leaflet distribution, banner campaigns and other ground level visible sales promotional activities in another dealers territory.
Sub dealers
Dealers would also have right to appoint sub dealer in there territory. How ever exclusivity in this activity is subject to the respective dealers performance in appointment of such sub dealers and BLPL reserves the right to assign the same right to an alternative dealer in the event of poor performance from the said dealer.
Beth Associate Network
The Beth Associate Network is a program to enroll associates on to respective dealers strictly be references. There would be no geographical restrictions for such references. These associates could involve business relationship with Architects, builders, contractors, electricians, plumbers and freelancers.
Demo Displays at any of the references mentioned above may be done in discussions with the sales team. Such displays will be treated as private purpose displays and cannot be having any public purpose displays of brand or product.
The dealer will be eligible for the following supports. (a) Involvement in Sales Promotional Programs Under Taken by BLPL (b) Training to Dealer Staff on Products and Projects (c) Training on service and installation activities. (d) Support from BLPLs Business Development Manager and Service/installation Manager. (e) Dealer shall be entitled to take decision on Warrantee in consultation with Service Department and make onward claim to the BLPL. Warranty shall be bound by Warranty Policy.
5. Dealership Criteria:
|BETH Franchisee models, Specification and Cost
|Master franchisee
|Non refundable Signup Fee
|Rs 1.5 lakhs,(plus GST)
|Rs 1.5 lakhs,(plus GST)
|Rs 15 lakhs,(plus GST)
|Non refundable Software and training fee
|Rs 3 lakhs( plus GST)
|Rs 3 lakhs( plus GST)
|Rs 3 lakhs( plus GST)
|Interior and merchandising cost
|1.75 to 2 lakhs
|3 to 4 lakhs
|6,lakhs *.*
|Main Board cost ***
|45 to 60 k
|85 to 100 k
|100 to 150 k
|Refundable deposit
|Demo Unit display
|Demo Unit display
|Approx. 8 to 9 lakhs
|Approx. 16 lakhs
|Total project investment
|Rs. 10 to 11 lakhs approx.
|Rs. 15 to 16 lakhs approx.
|Rs. 40 lakhs approx.
|Space Required
|450 to 500 sft
|800 to 1000sft
|1500 to 2000sft for showroom 600 sft for store
|Working Capital Requirement
|1. *** To be sourced from approved vendors.
2. Budgetary cost indicated are not including GST.
3. *.* can vary based on site conditions.
5.1 Role of Dealer:
(a) Setting up of Display/Demo at the dealer showroom,
(b) Sales of products to end user
(c) Kitchen/interior planning and making quotations.
(d) Helping the customer on site preparation.
(e) Installation of kitchen.
(f) Providing Service support to the customers in the region through Dealer employees.
(g) Assisting customer on online registration of warranty.
(h) dealer will co ordinate with the service department to resolve the any service/warranty issues.
(i)Recruiting maintain of a sales and installation team ( minimum team size one Sales Executive, One Sales co ordinator, and two installation technicians)
5.2 Role of BETH
(a) Support and knowledge transfer from sign up to Go live.
(b) Lead generation for dealership
(c ) Support to dealer sales teams
(d)Training for sales,sales coordinator and installation team.
(e) Adherence to supply and delivery quality
6. Terms of Sale. General terms of sale: 1. Dealer would be expected to place 50% of the order value at the time of placing the order. 2. Dealer is expected to pay the balance 50% of the order against confirmation from BLPL prior to dispatch. 3. Dealer is expected to place his first order for his showroom display once the dealership application is approved. 4. Dealer can also place order with 100% payment availing additional cash discount and faster delivery under the provisions of express deliveries.
7. Payment
Payment Terms would be as below: (a) Prices offered will be EX-Works Bangalore. (b) Non clearing of the consignment by the Customer/dealer would result in placing the balance order in suspended animation and would attract warehousing charges for the manufactured part.(c) All payments are to be made wide RTGS (d) transit insurance and damages thereon will be the responsibility of the dealer
7(a). Prices and margins
BLPL operates on DP ( dealers price-the price at which the dealer buy) RRP ( the recommended dealer price- the price at which the dealer sell). These prices are ex works BANGALORE. The difference between the two is 45% of DP ((RRP-DP)/DP) or 32% of RRP ((RRP-DP)/RRP).The dealer is expected to manage the discounts at his counter knowing this margin levels.The prices will also be periodically updated to dealers via CRM. Any sales /tactical schemes announced by BLPL will be based on this pricing structure .
The BLPL offers assured quality of Manufacture's products supplied to the Dealer, under the warranty policy of the BLPL. Products are offered are on Ex-Works basis, dealer/Customer is entitle for a full inspection of goods prior to dispatch from the BLPLs factory on own cost. 4BLPL in no way be responsible for any defaults of payments statutory or otherwise.
Investment by dealer : In principle the dealer invests money into a his dealership subject to his due diligence. BLPL in no way shares any of the risk involved in the course of business.
9(a) Display at dealerships
The franchisee is expected to invest in the display .This investment is made at dealer price. As and when new products are introduced the dealer is entitled to sell the display with prior approval form BLPL at a discounted price. This discounted amount would be funded by BLPL as a credit note for new replacement display coming in its place.
1.The sales of display is only with the concent of BLPL
2.Replacement credit cannot be used for new product displays.
9(b) Software License validity
The dealership will be provided with an online login for the use of the software. The software license will be valid as long as the franchisee franchiser relation exist. The license will loose validity as soon as the termination is initiated or the dealer resigns. No claim or refund of the license fee will be entertained .
10. Order processing((a) A qualified ORDER would be uploaded through www.bethliving.com and order acceptance would be provided to the dealer by BLPL upon receiving the necessary financial clearance. (b) Qualified orders will include the following 1. Irrevocable Firm Purchase Order throughbethkitchens.com 2. Advance as per the term vide RTGS c) BLPL will employ its best efforts to fill Dealer's orders promptly and timely as per the requirement of the end customer d) Dealer will be informed well in time to make the balance payable payment.
11. Use of BETH brand.
Dealer is authorized to use BETH brand name, trademarks and logos in advertising and all promotional activities, on stationery and business cards, or on the dealer website. The logo and the style would be as provided by the BLPL as per its corporate identity. However this usage is subject to the clause 14 and 15 pertaining to termination.
12. Relationship of the Parties.
The relationship between BLPL and Dealer is that of BLPL and Dealer only and the employees of one party, shall under no circumstances, be deemed to the employees of other party. All communications regarding financial transaction or accepting financial liabilities will be communicated by the Director Marketing of the BLPL. The dealer shall also indicate to the BLPL, in case if there is any change of ownership, address or key roles from what is mention in the dealer application www.bethliving.com
Franchisee will have a one to one relation with the BLPL. The franchisee will have no relation with peer franchisees financial or otherwise without the written consent of BLPL.
13. Non-Solicitation.
During the term of this Agreement and for Twelve (12) months following its termination, BLPL and the Dealer shall not mutually hire or offer any employment or other form of services, directly or indirectly, either alone or through its affiliates to any of the employees, agents or consultants of the Dealer assigned or introduced to BLPL under this Agreement.
14.Non-Compete Clause.
The BLPL and Dealer agrees mutually that it will not contact, work or use, directly or indirectly, the clients/Staff/associates of the BLPL/Dealer for any business purpose without the written permission of the BLPL/Dealer during the tenure of this contract. The breach of this clause shall attract suitable monetary compensations and the affected party is entitled to seek other remedies as it deems fit for the loss or damages of financial as well as reputation of the BLPL/Dealer. However in the even to of written permission mutually agreed by either party this clause may be overlooked.
This appointment, its acceptance and engaging in business with BLPL will make it binding on dealer, not to deal with any other brand which directly competing or not with BLPL. Any violation of this term will lead to termination of agreement subject to the terms 14 and 15 of this document.
15. Term and Termination.
(a) Parties may terminate this agreement at any time by written notice given to the other party not less than ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such notice.
16. Obligations on Termination.
On termination of this Agreement, Dealer shall cease to be an authorized dealer. All the orders duly placed on the BLPL on or prior to the date of termination shall have to be executed by the BLPL as per the terms of this agreement. During the period of notice, both BLPL/Dealer will not enter into fresh contracts under this agreement. BLPL will have no financial obligation on any termination under any circumstances.
BLPL acknowledges all payments made towards signup fee and Software cost , however the same will be non refundable and no request on any refund or discount can be entertained under any circumstances.
On termination of this appointment , Dealer shall cease to be an authorized dealer. All the orders duly placed on the BLPL on or prior to the date of termination shall have to be supplied to the dealer by the BLPL as per the terms of this agreement. During the period of notice, both BLPL/Dealer will not enter into fresh contracts or book new orders through the same franchisee in question, under this agreement. Upon termination the dealer would stop using BETH style and brand with in a period of 30 days.
17. Notices.
Any notice required by this Agreement or given in connection with it, shall be in writing and shall be given to the appropriate party through e-mail/fax or recognized courier services.
Beth Lifesyle Private Limited,
71/2, Sai Arcade, 2nd Floor ,
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
At the official address of the dealer.
18. No Waiver.
The waiver or failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided in this agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy to which the party may been titled.
19. Force Majeure.
No Party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is as a result of Acts of Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster),war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo etc. Any Party asserting Force Majeureas an excuse shall have the burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken (under the circumstances) to minimize delay or damages caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially fulfilled, and that the other Party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent precautions could be contemplated.
20. Entirety of Agreement.
The terms and conditions set forth herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any communications or previous agreements with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no written or oral understandings directly or indirectly related to this Agreement that are not set forth herein. No change can be made to this Agreement other than in writing and signed by both parties.
The digital acceptance on www.bethliving.com would be binding on both the parties would remain the terms of the business association.
21. Governing Law.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or Unenforceable, then this Agreement, including all of the remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.
22. Severability.
If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or Unenforceable, then this Agreement, including all of the remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.
23. Formal Sign off
Formal acceptance of this term done by the dealer on www.bethliving.com will be binding. The dealer appointment letter issued to the dealer will be in reference to the same and needs to be duly accepted by the dealer.
BLPL is in no way assuring any returns to its franchisee right holder. BLPL offers its ecosystem of products, brand and support as detailed in this document so as to enable the franchise right holder to do business. It is entirely the onus of the franchisee team to generate business thorough sales and sales conversion activities. BLPL expects franchisee to do his own due diligence on the risk and returns associated with the business. Singing of the LOI.


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Printed shamrock
Shamrocks are everywhere! It's St. Patrick's Day! Let's get green and do an easy art with young children to teach them some new things about this Irish feast. Decorate your ESL classroom with the lovely shamrocks and enjoy the spirit of the festival.
What you will need:
Some green paint
A potato
How to make it:
Cut the potato as you only need to use half of it
Prepare the paint and the paper
Print the leaves with the potato
Use your finger to paint the stem
Additional idea: by making more shamrocks, let them dry, cut them out and stick them on the windows as St. Patrick's Day decoration.
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Nook sales down 55%, Barnes & Noble feeling the effect
Splitting Nook from Barnes & Noble may not be a good idea for the digital branch after all. In releasing their fourth quarter earnings, Barnes & Noble showed an overall positive holiday quarter, but Nook is bringing them down. Nook revenue fell 55% over last year, casting doubt on which of Barnes & Noble's two halves (physical or digital) is really failing. Nook's earnings count digital devices, eBooks and accessories. That includes the Samsung Nook, which was meant to resurrect the brand with regard to hardware.


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Google and Lufthansa: new strategic deals | Calamatta Cuschieri
Google to rebuild its business in China and Norwegian shares up to 10% as Lufthansa shows takeover interest
The Dow Jones Industrial Average registered its fifth straight decline Monday, but stocks broadly managed to finish above session lows as gains in energy and technology shares helped to limit declines partly inspired by fears over trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Markets remain fixated on the escalating trade spat between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump on Friday announced tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, and Beijing retaliated by targeting high-value American exports.
Google rebuilds its business in China
The Tech giant Google announced Monday it will invest more than half a billion dollars in China's second-largest e-commerce player, JD.com. Under the deal, JD said it "plans to make a selection of high-quality products available for sale through Google Shopping in multiple regions."
The partnership would open a channel for JD.com to sell to consumers outside China, especially at a time when trade tensions between Beijing and Washington are high.
The two companies also hope to combine Google's technology with JD.com's expertise in managing supply chains for products.
"This partnership with Google opens up a broad range of possibilities to offer a superior retail experience to consumers throughout the world," JD's chief strategy officer, Jianwen Liao, said in a statement Monday. Like Alibaba, JD has already sought to expand its reach across Southeast Asia.
Google has struck other partnerships in an effort to compete with Amazon in e-commerce. Last year, it teamed up with Walmart to enable people to order the retail giant's products through Google Assistant.
The Chinese e-commerce company competes aggressively with Jack Ma's Alibaba in China's massive e-commerce market. Both companies have invested significantly in technology, retail and logistics to win over consumers.
In addition, JD.com have been testing out drone delivery services to reach China's rural consumers while keeping the logistics cost relatively low.
The e-commerce player also has the backing of another major Alibaba rival — Chinese tech giant Tencent, which is involved in business areas including social networks, digital payments and gaming. It also operates China's largest social messaging platform, WeChat.
JD. Com's partnership with Tencent allows the e-commerce company to sell directly to consumers through the WeChat app.
Google has recently been ramping up its investments in China and elsewhere in Asia. Earlier this year, it led a $120 million investment into Chinese sports streaming company Chushou and invested an undisclosed amount of money in Indonesian ride-hailing company Go Jek.
Norwegian shares up to 10% as Lufthansa shows takeover interest
Shares in Norwegian Air rose 10 per cent after the chief executive Spohr of rival Lufthansa said his company was interested in buying the Scandinavian low-cost carrier.
Lufthansa has been in contact with Norwegian and whether an agreement is reached will depend on the price on offer and the strategic value the purchase would add for the German carrier, the CEO said in an interview.
Since IAG announced it had bought a stake in April, Norwegian Air has said it has received enquiries from several parties regarding acquisitions, transactions and other forms of cooperation.
Norwegian Air was not immediately available for comment. After the failures of Air Berlin and Monarch last year, airline executives have predicted more consolidation this year in Europe, especially as rising oil prices make life tougher for carriers with weaker finances.
Spohr told earlier this month that Lufthansa would grab more takeover opportunities if they arose and that carriers were all in contact with each other. After taking over parts of Air Berlin last year and acquiring the remaining stake in Brussels Airlines to expand its Eurowings brand, Lufthansa has also eyed Alitalia, though the sale process is being held up by political turmoil.
Lufthansa had previously been interested in Scandinavian carrier SAS, but two years ago said it had decided not to invest.
IAG's CEO has said that he will not engage in a bidding war for Norwegian, repeating to shareholders last week that Norwegian was not a deal the group had to do.
Disclaimer: This article was issued by Linda De Luca, Trader at Calamatta Cuschieri. For more information visit, www.cc.com.mt. The information, view and opinions provided in this article are being provided solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice, advice concerning particular investments or investment decisions, or tax or legal advice. Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services Ltd has not verified and consequently neither warrants the accuracy nor the veracity of any information, views or opinions appearing on this website.


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Franklin, Tn ParentS And The Republicans Seeking To Force Revisions To School Textbooks & Curriculum
1. Does disagreeing with another's social & political views mean that information about the opposing group be censored or told strictly from your point of view?
2. Hezbollah & Hamas are political groups, whom have each have recently won elections in their region's legislative branches.
3. Supposedly America is "different" from those "other" countries that don't have freedom of speech & where the government tells the people what they are suppossed to believe.
4. Responsible parents would simply take this as an opportunity to sit down, as a family, and discuss these types of topics. Teach your own child; or someone else will.
For the record, Williamson County School Board representatives assert that the book is not biased; and that the book "gives equal weight to competing argument and does not take any position." School Superintendent Mike Looney went on to warn of the "slippery slope" that comes with banning books simply because of opposing views. "I think the critical question to answer is: Does the book create an opportunity for students to engage in deep dialogue about important issues in the world? And I think that it does that in the context of geography."


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Long-Term Care Insurance in Rapid City SD & Spearfish SD
Personal and Financial Protection for the Long Term.
For most Americans, a traditional Life and Health Insurance package is enough to keep themselves and their families insured, but for many, additional coverage is required. At First Western Insurance Agency, we offer extensive coverage options that can insure the care of those who need it most.
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) helps provide for the medical expenses of extended home health care or nursing home costs beyond a specified period. In general, individuals who require Long-Term Care are those who can no longer take care of themselves and are unable to perform the basic activities of daily living without assistance.
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National Conference on Design Innovation for 3 Cs Compute Communicate Control (NCDI3C)
Venue: MVJ College of Engineering
|Event Date/Time: May 04, 2012
|End Date/Time: May 04, 2012
|Registration Date: Apr 30, 2012
|Early Registration Date: Apr 30, 2012
|Abstract Submission Date: Apr 25, 2012
|Paper Submission Date: Apr 27, 2012
research achieves completion when it
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solution. In the discipline of Electronics
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Computing, Communication and Control
NCDI3C 2012 provides an excellent
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If you're looking for an awesome class to build your stock-pile of cards, then this class is perfect for you! The class features 30 cards made from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' kit. It will be held at my place on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 1 p.m.
We will make an assortment of 30, yes 30 cards – all made with the paper from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit along with some extra embellishments to match.
We will go through step-by-step cutting instructions, then you will be able to put them together at your own pace following the instructions that I have set out. This means that you if want to change up a design to better match your needs, you will be able to do so with that materials provided.
I will not have stamped images/sentiments on the samples, but if you have time and would like to stamp, I will have the ink and stamps for you to work with.
The class fee for this class will be $50 – That is less than $2/card!!! I will need RSVP with class fee by March 14th in order to have the supplies needed. You can make arrangements with me or pay using paypal on the "classes" page.


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Today the weather was absolutely beautiful. Ryan and I opened up the windows and doors, and without saying a word, started cleaning and organizing. It was wonderful. I feel much better now. This week I plan to create a "garage sale" pile. I can't wait!
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Neutral sentiment rose back above average as pessimism fell to its lowest level in five weeks, according to the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Optimism declined modestly.
Bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, declined 1.4 percentage points to 41.3%. This is the eighth time in the past 10 weeks that optimism is above 40%. The historical average is 39.0%.
Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged, rose 3.9 percentage points to 33.7%. Since falling to 24.4% two weeks ago, neutral sentiment has rebounded by a cumulative 9.3 percentage points. The historical average is 30.5%.
Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, fell 2.5 percentage points to 25.0%. This is a five-week low. It is also the ninth consecutive week and the 11th out of the past 13 weeks with a bearish sentiment reading below the historical average of 30.5%.
The market's lackluster start to December has dampened optimism a bit as shown by bullish sentiment falling by a cumulative 6.0 percentage points since Thanksgiving. Nonetheless, the level of optimism remains above its historical average as many individual investors continue to be encouraged by the new record highs established by the large-cap indexes along with earnings growth and economic growth. Tempering the level of optimism are concerns about the pace of economic growth, elevated stock valuations and the lack of a long-term fiscal solution.
This week's special question asked AAII members if they are holding onto stocks they consider to be overvalued or overbought. Responses were split with 45% of respondents saying no, they are not, and 38% saying yes, they are. Among the reasons given for holding onto a stock considered to be pricey are that it is a long-term investment, expectations for the price to continue rising, the dividend yield and a desire to avoid or defer capital gains taxes.
Here is a sampling of the responses:
- "No. If I thought they were overvalued, I would sell."
- "No. I sold the stocks two weeks ago that I thought were overvalued."
- "I like to let my winners run."
- "Yes. Because overbought conditions can last for a long time."
- "I think the market will continue upward and I don't want to pay capital gains taxes."
This week's AAII Sentiment Survey results:
- Bullish: 41.3%, down 1.4 percentage points
- Neutral: 33.7%, up 3.9 percentage points
- Bearish: 25.0%, down 2.5 percentage points
Historical averages:
- Bullish: 39.0%
- Neutral: 30.5%
- Bearish: 30.5%
The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 1987 and asks AAII members whether they think stock prices will rise, remain essentially flat, or fall over the next six months. The survey period runs from Thursday (12:01 a.m.) to Wednesday (11:59 p.m.) The survey and its results are available online at: http://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey


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It's Movember in Edmonton
Abisaac Saraga November 01, 2012 News 3 commentsDaniel Saraga of Haggis and Herring recently passed away. I've struggled to think about how can I tribute my brother. I never know if I am doing too little or too much. But I have talked with a few people and know that there is only so much I can do to tribute and remember my brother. I have two things in mind. One is private to me and my family. The other, is to participate in Movember (formerly known as November).
Why Movember? Well, every year my brother would put away his shaver and grow a mustache. He was in it to promote men's health. After all, Movember is not just about raising awareness about prostate cancer, but men's health in general. And my brother always took care of himself, always went to the doctor when he was ill or felt like something was wrong.
So I thought I would tribute my brother by promoting men's health. I my self have not been good about going to the doctor. So I thought, if I am going to participate in Movember, I have to book a complete physical, which is now booked for December.
Here are some stats about how Movember has helped improve men's health in Canada:
- 90% of participants spent time thinking about improving their health
- 75% of discussed their health with family, friends or colleagues during Movember
- 35% understood that their health depends on how well they take care of themselves
- 66% of participants have had a recent general check-up
- 48% carried out personal research on men's health issues during Movember
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Weddings involve a lot of details, which means you probably have some questions. Here are some answers!
Where do we get hitched?
In terms of where to get married, that's totally up to you! You're responsible for finding the church of your choice. Liquid's Pastoral Staff is generally available to travel within a 75-mile radius of their campus for off-site weddings.
Who will marry us?
Liquid has a number of pastors who are available to perform weddings on any day except Sunday. Availability depends on a specific date and time.
How much?
While there is no set fee for getting married by a Liquid Pastor, couples traditionally provide an honorarium to the Pastor between $250 – $500 to compensate for the significant investment of time.
What Are The Requirements To Be Married By A Liquid Pastor?
There are 3 simple requirements to be married by a Liquid Pastor:
- You both must be regular attenders of Liquid.
- Each partner should be a growing follower of Jesus Christ.
- You are willing to participate in Liquid's Marriage Mentoring program.
Suggested resources?
Consider checking out the Liquid message series Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Over four candid and engaging messages, Pastor Tim covers all the bases for building a Godly relationship that will go the distance. Listen as a couple and prepare to laugh and learn together.
Still have questions? Email [email protected].


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A new paradigm in multichannel audio is coming to the Pi. It is also a revolution in audio communications, and we want you to be part of it!
We are empowering you and your projects to have more than two channels of audio over the GPIO header of the Raspberry Pi - in fact you can get up to 8 out and 6 in.
How did we do it ? This world first approach operates the audio subsystem of microcontrollers more efficiently then ever before.
Check out project out here :
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