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Mr. Auyang is an Executive Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), chairman of both the Executive Committee and Nomination Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company. He is also a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company. Besides, Mr. Auyang is a Director and a Shareholder of Solar Power Group Limited, the controlling shareholder of the Company. He is an elder brother of Dr. Owyang King, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and father-in-law of Mr. Au Hing Lun, Dennis, a Non-executive Director of the Company. He co-founded the Group in 1974. Mr. Auyang graduated from the South China Institute of Technology (now known as the South China University of Technology), where he studied structural engineering. Mr. Auyang has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing operations, product management and development in the electronics industry. Prior to founding the Group, Mr. Auyang has been an engineer in the Ministry of Railways of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"). During the period from April 1965 to January 1973, he worked in the group of The Hong Kong Chiap Hua Manufactory Company, (1947) Limited (now known as "Chiaphua Limited") (this group is hereinafter referred to as "Chiap Hua Group"). He had served as an Assistant Plant Manager of the extrusion plant for The Hong Kong Chiap Hua Manufactory Company, (1947) Limited from April 1965 to December 1970. From January to September 1970, he acted as a Project Manager for International Containers Limited (a company formed by Chiap Hua Group and another party and has now been dissolved) and was responsible for supervising and co-ordinating the setting-up of a new manufacturing plant and all the facilities. In September 1970, he was formally promoted as the Plant Manager of International Containers Limited and held the position until he left Chiap Hua Group in January 1973. He then formed the Group and under his leadership, the Group received The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong New Product Award in 1976. Mr. Auyang has been instrumental in spearheading the Group's expansion and has secured many key customers since 1980 up to 2003. He currently acts as an advisor to our Chief Executive Officer and senior management and provides guidance on management issues.
Dr. Owyang is an Executive Director, the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Executive Committee of the Company. He is a younger brother of Mr. Auyang Ho, the Chairman of the Company. Mr. Au Hing Lun, Dennis, a Non-executive Director of the Company, is a son-in-law of Mr. Auyang. Accordingly, Dr. Owyang is an uncle of Mr. Au. Dr. Owyang joined the Group in April 2010. He obtained a degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Materials Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States in 1968 and 1974, respectively. Dr. Owyang joined General Electric Company as a member of technical staff in 1974 and held various technical and managerial positions, including directing research and development activities for the Semiconductor Division. Dr. Owyang was responsible for developing many enabling semiconductor technologies, including the world's first 500V Power Integrated Circuit and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor technologies. Dr. Owyang received the company's prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award in 1981. In 1988, Dr. Owyang joined Siliconix Incorporated (a NASDAQ listed company) in California as Vice President of Research and Development and directed the work of 70 scientists, engineers and technical staff in the area of electronic devices, circuits, processing technology and packaging development. He was promoted to Executive Vice President in 1992 and assumed additional responsibility for all Silicon Operations where he restructured the engineering resources and Wafer Fab Operations to enhance the technical capability and overall productivity. He turned the company from a technology follower and position-losing firm to a highly profitable company with industry leading products. In 1997, Dr. Owyang was promoted to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership and management, the company has firmly established itself as the world leader in power switching and management products and its sales grew to a record level in 2008. Dr. Owyang is a recognised leader in the Power Metaloxide Semiconductor Field-effect Transistor Industry. He has published over 20 technical papers and has been awarded more than 25 patents. He received the Industry IR100 Award in 1979 and 1983 based on his pioneering works in silicon power device technologies and products. Dr. Owyang has also been listed in the "National Register's WHO'S WHO in Executives and Professionals", which demonstrates his recognizable success in the field. In 2015, he was awarded the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award by Enterprise Asia, in recognition of his achievements in transforming Computime from an OEM electronics manufacturing service company to a market driven technology solution provider. He currently also serves as a Director of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, a company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Mr. Kam is a Non-executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Company. Mr. Kam is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He qualified as a chartered accountant in London and currently practices as a certified public accountant in Hong Kong. Mr. Kam was appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Group in November 1993.
Mr. Patel is a Non-executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Company. He was appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Group in November 2005. Mr. Patel has retired with 40 years of experience with several U.S.–based public and private manufacturing companies. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India, Mr. Patel immigrated to United States to pursue further studies. He began his professional career with Culligan International in 1966. After working with certain smaller companies, he returned to a management position at Culligan International in 1971 while simultaneously earning his Master's degree in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago. He then joined Intermatic Incorporated, an international manufacturer of electrical and electronic products. During his 20 years at Intermatic Incorporated, Mr. Patel held several executive positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, until his retirement in 2005. In addition to the management positions, Mr. Patel was elected to the boards of Intermatic Incorporated and Intermatic – A.T.C., a manufacturing joint venture in China, from July 2000 until his retirement in December 2005. Since his retirement from full time business activities, Mr. Patel became a Partner and a member of the Board of Directors of TADD LLC, a privately held company engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of LED retro-fit lighting products in the U.S.A. In January 2011, Mr. Patel was elected to the Board of Directors of Rogan Corporation, a privately held company engaged in design, manufacture and distribution of sophisticated injection molded plastic components for industrial and consumer applications. He resigned from this position in April 2012.
Mr. Wong is a Non-executive Director of the Company. He is a solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong and a Partner of Philip K H Wong, Kennedy Y H Wong & Co., Solicitors & Notaries. Mr. Wong was educated in both Hong Kong and England. He has substantial experience in civil litigation and deals mainly in commercial, personal injuries, banking and administrative law litigation, corporate acquisition, cross-border joint ventures etc.. He had served as a Deputy Adjudicator of the Small Claims Tribunal in 1998 and as an Adjudicator of the Registration of Persons Tribunal of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during period from March 2005 to February 2011. He was also a panel member of the Municipal Services Appeals Board of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during period from January 2009 to December 2014. He is now a Deputy Chief Adjudicator of the Registration of Persons Tribunal of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Mr. Wong has been a Non-executive Director of the Company since February 2008.
Mr. Au has been re-designated as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 28 February 2018. Mr. Au is a son-in-law of Mr. Auyang Ho, the Chairman of the Company. Dr. Owyang King, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and younger brother of Mr. Auyang Ho, is accordingly an uncle of Mr. Au. Mr. Au joined the Company on 7 May 2014, and was subsequently appointed as an Executive Director, a member of the Executive Committee, and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Company to head up the Brand Distribution Division. Mr. Au has over 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, consultancy, business development and general management spanning manufacturing, technology and real estate industries. Mr. Au commenced his career at the tax division of Arthur Andersen & Co (1983 to 1988) specialising in Hong Kong, China and US taxation. He joined Andersen Consulting (now known as "Accenture plc") in North America in 1988, responsible for IT system design and integration projects for governments and multinational companies. In 1994, Mr. Au joined Wing Tai Properties Limited ("Wing Tai" and, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Wing Tai Group") (formerly known as "USI Holdings Limited") serving as Chief Financial Officer, and he also served as the Company Secretary of Wing Tai from 1996 to 2006. Wing Tai is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He joined the board of Wing Tai as an Executive Director in 2004 and became Managing Director of the Wing Tai Group's property division in 2006 and has been responsible for the Wing Tai Group's corporate finance function. Mr. Au resigned as an Executive Director of Wing Tai and Managing Director of the Wing Tai Group's property division with effect from 6 May 2014. He was also an Executive Director of the Wing Tai Group's subsidiary, Winsor Properties Holdings Limited (now known as "Vanke Property (Overseas) Limited", a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange) from 2007 to 2012. Mr. Au is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Mr. Luk is an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company, the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of both the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company. He is a retired banker, and has 30 years of comprehensive experience in accounting and financial management. He began at Hang Seng Bank in 1975 as a trainee officer. He was appointed as personal assistant to the deputy general manager and held that office from 1987 to 1989. Mr. Luk served as the Head of Financial Control in 1989, as Director and Deputy Chief Executive in 1994 and as Managing Director and Deputy Chief Executive from 1996 to his retirement in May 2005. Regarding Mr. Luk's other directorships, he is an Independent Non-executive Director of China Properties Group Limited, Hung Hing Printing Group Limited and i-Cable Communications Limited (companies listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange) and is an Independent Non-executive Director of AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited and Octopus Cards Limited. Mr. Luk also serves as a council member of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Non-executive Director of Urban Renewal Authority. Mr. Luk also served in the past on the Court and Council of Hong Kong Baptist University, the Advisory Committee on New Broadbased Taxes, the Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee, the Central Policy Unit of the Hong Kong Government, the Statistics Advisory Board, the Broadcasting Authority, the Board of Trustees of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund and the Advisory Committee, the Investor Education Advisory Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC"), Barristers Disciplinary Tribunal Panel, the Operations Review Committee of ICAC and Town Planning Board. He was an appointed member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council from 1992 to 1995, and also a member of the first Election Committee of the Legislative Council. He holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree in Statistics from The University of Hong Kong and a Master of Business Administration Degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a fellow of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. Mr. Luk is a Non-official Justice of the Peace and was awarded the honour of Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2004 in recognition of his contributions to public services. Mr. Luk was appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Group in January 2006.
Mr. Siewert is an Independent Non-executive Director, the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of both the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company. He is a Managing Director and Partner of The Carlyle Group, advising on investments in consumer and retail businesses across Asia since April 2007. Previous to joining The Carlyle Group he held various positions in Asia with The Coca-Cola Company including Group President and President and Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Executive Committee member during the period from 2001 to 2007. He was responsible for some of the highest growth businesses in The Coca-Cola Company and some of its most innovative and successful product launches. Mr. Siewert's early career experiences were with the Eastman Kodak Company, where he had worked since 1974, holding positions in sales management, marketing, finance, brand management, business planning and general management in various countries/regions around the world, including the Americas, Europe and Asia. He served as Chairman, Greater China Region, Chief Operating Officer of Kodak's global consumer business and President, Kodak Professional, its global commercial business. He was a Senior Vice-President of Eastman Kodak Company. Mr. Siewert attended the Rochester Institute of Technology in Imaging Science, Business and Service Management and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance from Elmhurst College, Illinois and a Master of Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently serves as a Director in Avery Dennison Corporation, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Mondelez International, Inc., a company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market and Eastern Broadcasting Company. He has served as past Director of several companies in the health and beauty, hotel/tourism and animal nutrition and natural resources sectors. He has also served as past Director of several trade organisations including the US-Hong Kong Business Council, US China Business Council, US-ASEAN Business Council and board of governors, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization, World Presidents' Organization and Chief Executives Organization. Mr. Siewert is a recipient of several diversity awards and a United Nations IPC Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Siewert was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in September 2006.
Mr. Cheung is an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of both the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company. Mr. Cheung is currently a Chief Investment Officer of Degroof Petercam Asset Management (HK) Limited ("Degroof"), a licensed entity with the SFC. Mr. Cheung has over twenty years of fund management experience. Prior to joining Degroof, Mr. Cheung was Chief Investment Officer of OP Investment Management Limited. Mr. Cheung also held senior positions at CITIC Securities International Investment Management (HK) Limited and Aetos Capital Management (Asia) Limited. He was an Investment Director at Prudential Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited and responsible for their Greater China equity investments. Prior to that, Mr. Cheung was a Fund Manager at Chase Asset Management Limited, the fund management arm of Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Cheung currently serves as a member of the Investment Committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Previously, Mr. Cheung was a member of the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange from 2006 to 2007 and was also a member of the SFC Public Shareholders Group and the SFC Dual Filing Advisory Group. Mr. Cheung obtained a Master's degree in economics from York University, Canada and a Bachelor's degree in monetary economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. Mr. Cheung is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation awarded by the CFA Institute. Mr. Cheung was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in October 2011.


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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Upper Marlboro Fire with Death - Investigation Continues
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
Prince Georges County Fire Investigators have wrapped up their on-scene investigation of a fire that occurred early this morning in Upper Marlboro.
Around 2:15 am, Wednesday, firefighters were alerted to a structure fire in the 15000 block of Buck Lane in Upper Marlboro. The structure, which appeared to be an abandoned house, was well involved with fire upon arrival. Exterior operations commenced until the fire was knocked down.
After about 45 minutes of battling the blaze the bulk of the fire was extinguished and firefighters entered the burned out shell for overhaul and to wet down small hot spots that were still smoldering. During this process a body was discovered. The body is un-identifiable. An autopsy will be required to determine the identity and cause of death.
County Police Homicide Detectives, as a matter of standard operating procedure whenever a fatality is involved, joined Fire Investigators in the investigation. The cause of the fire will remain undetermined until a cause of death can be confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. While the investigation remains open and on-going, Fire Investigators have not found anything suspicious, however, must await autopsy results before coming to a conclusion.
The on-scene investigation did yield evidence that the abandoned home was being used by homeless, squatters or vagrants.
The Investigation remains open and on-going.
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Agawam combines waterfront activities, land sports, creative arts opportunities, and an outdoor living skills program that includes one- to five-day backpacking and canoeing trips. Boys receive guidance in selecting their activities, and an award system tracks progress and serves as a source of motivation. Tennis and sailing are particularly strong elements of the program. Although Agawam is essentially a seven-week camp, a very limited three-and-a-half-week session is open to certain new campers.
|Camp Agawam
|Raymond, ME
|Summer Phone
|Off-season Phone
|Program Focuses & Features
|Aquatics, Archery, Astronomy, Baseball, Basketball, Boating, Canoeing, Crafts, Cross-country, Drama, Environmental Science, Fishing, Hiking, Lacrosse, Mountain Trips, Mountaineering, Music, Photography, Riflery, Ropes Course, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Wilderness Camping, Wilderness Canoeing, Woodcraft
|Age Range
|Residential — Boys Ages 8-15
|Application Deadline
|Erik Calhoun, Director
|Residential Fee
|$8600 (+$300), 7 weeks.
|Year Established
|Dates & Sessions
|June-Aug; 1 session, 7 weeks long


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Western World often refers India as poorest of the poorest country. However, after the Globalisation, there has been an immense growth in the area of engineering and economy. The rise of the automobile industry for the past 5 years is a notable achievement, even though global recession was prevailing around the globe. For the past 2 to 4 years, all kinds of premium motorcycles are available in India. Some of the most desired and rarest motorcycles can be even found in our cities or highways. Here we are listing the top 5 expensive motorcycles in India.
1) Ducati Superleggera 1299: Priced From Rs 1.12 Crore
Ducati developed this super hot motorcycle under the covers of "Project 1408". Ducati unveiled this model at the past EICMA 2016 exhibition. It is the most expensive and desired motorcycle that Italian giants have ever made. This flagship model comes up with some staggering figures like 215 bhp, 146.5 Nm torque and above all an enormous price tag of Rs 1.12 crore (ex-showroom New Delhi). It happens to be the most powerful twin-cylinder production bike, Ducati has ever produced. Interestingly, Ducati has made only 500 units of Superleggera for the global market.
1299 is powered by the mighty 1285cc, Superquadro, L-twin, desmodromic, liquid cooled engine with Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. The engine is mated with 6-speed transmission box with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS). The bike is built on a monocoque chassis in carbon fiber, which has massively reduced the weight of Ducati. It also gets a Titanium racing exhaust for much-improved performance on and off the track. This superbike features all advanced electronic aids and Ducati's own innovations.
2) Kawasaki Ninja H2R: Priced From Rs 70.83 Lakhs
Kawasaki claims Ninja H2R as the only Hypersport motorcycle in the world. This engineering marvel looks like something from out of the space. Like Superleggera 1299, this motorcycle is also studded with carbon fiber. The power output of the supercharged Ninja H2R comes from finely tuned and carefully crafted high-quality components like centrifugal type supercharger, supercharger impeller, planetary gear and a mighty engine.
H2R is powered by the 998cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke inline four engine, which delivers a maximum power of 310 bhp and 156 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated with 6-speed gearbox and the top speed of this bike is around 330 to 350kmph. The bike sits on high-tensile steel trellis frame, which provides the rigidity and dynamics for the bike. The advanced electronics of Ninja H2R includes features like; Bosch IMU, Kawasaki Traction Control, Kawasaki Launch Control, Quick Shifter, ABS and Engine Brake Control systems. The key ingredient of this bike is the Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK championship proven electronic management technology.
3)Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition: Priced From Rs 59.18 Lakhs
As the name suggests this particular model marks the end of iconic twin cylinder bikes of the Ducati. This new 1299 Panigale R Final Edition combines the mighty 1299 Superleggera, Panigale R and Panigale 1299. The powertrain of R Final Edition has been borrowed from the Superleggera. However, the mill just churns out a maximum power of 209.4 bhp @ 11000 rpm and a peak torque of 142 Nm @ 9000 rpm. This engine is teamed up with 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Qucik Shift technology for precise shifting. The lightweight aluminium chassis has been taken from the Panigale R. It also gets fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 monoshock suspension with adjustable steering damper at the rear and the Ohlins 43mm NIX 30 USD forks at the front, Brembo calipers and brakes, 3-spoked forged alloy wheels and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres at both the ends.
The bike is painted in brand new Tricolore featuring all the three colours of Italian flag. For the time being the Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is not a limited edition model, which may tagged as collectors item in the future.
4) Harley Davidson CVO Limited: Priced From Rs 53.93 Lakhs
This motorcycle is said to be the final word for grand cruising. After all, Harley Davidson is well known for their cruisers and choppers, but this happens to be the most expensive road legal production Harley in India. In look wise, it stands apart from all other HD motorcycles, but the key ingredient of this motorcycle lies underneath the skin. Their distinctive sound and massive torque come from the legendary Milwaukee-Eight 107 and Milwaukee-Eight 114 engines take the Harley V-Twin to whole another level. It is the most powerful and coolest running motorcycle in India and the whole world. This 1858cc engine delivers a maximum torque of 165 Nm.
One of the peculiar features of this machine is its intelligent infotainment system. This Audio Boom Box could adjust the volume automatically according to the speed with which it is moving. Talking about the riding comfort, this motorcycle may equal to the comfort levels of present day luxury business class cars. Big plush seats with a vast amount of leg room for both the rider and passenger provides an incomparable motorcycling experience. The cosmetic department of the bike includes some premium chrome works and a 'Screaming Eagle' badging of the bike gives an explosive power to the motorcycle. Other than that, big hand-finished paint jobs, chromed custom parts and advanced electronics adds the flair to this motorcycle.
5) MV Agusta F4 RC: Priced From Rs 50.35 Lakhs
MV Agusta is another Italian brand which used to amaze the motorcycle industry with some astonishing engineering products. The F4 RC is the flagship model of the brand coming with some tuning done at AMG tuning house of Mercedes Benz. This very own MV Agusta F4 RC is the only motorcycle to feature AMG livery on their body. 2017 version of F4 RC was launched at 2016 EICMA show in Milan.
The bike sits on 998cc, four cylinders, 4-stroke engine with 16 valves. This mighty mill delivers a maximum power of 212 bhp @ 13600 rpm and a peak torque of 115 Nm @ 9300 rpm. Moreover, it is fitted with MVICS 2.0 technology which monitors and controls the entire functioning of the bike. Gear shifting is aided by 2.0 EAS quick shift, which is a standard specification. The bike is built around TIG welded Trellis CrMo steel tubes offers unconditional strength and standout performance.
*All prices are based on Ex-Showroom New Delhi
Some of the most expensive bikes that goes sale in India
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Why is Panigale R not in the list? Has it been discontinued?
I'm planning to upgrade from my Panigale 959. I am head over heels in love with the design of Ninja H2R and badly want to buy it. But considering that I am already accustomed to the Ducati experience, will the Panigale R Final Edition be a better option for me?


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Authentic Andalucian Food Culture
The best way to appreciate the culture of any area is through its food and its wine, and nowhere is that truer than of southern Spain.
I'm Annie B and I would love to share my passion for authentic Andalucian food culture with you through my Spanish food holidays!
- Cooking classes
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- Sherry tours
- Gastronomic adventures
- Bespoke tours
- Farm to table food holidays
Join me to eat the best Andalucia has to offer.
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A Passion For Authentic Andalucian Food Culture
Based in beautiful Vejer de la Frontera, on the Costa de la Luz in Cadiz Province, Andalucia, my food and wine filled cooking holidays and food tours give you a unique insight into Spanish food culture. With creative hands-on classes using delicious local ingredients, a hint of exotic Moroccan flavours and more than just a splash of Spanish wine and Sherry, you will create authentic Spanish "slow food".
With a relaxed and fun atmosphere the cooking classes are the ideal food experience, even for non-cooks! When you come to one of my Spanish cooking courses, you'll spend your days cooking up a storm, whilst at night you can explore the town's tapas bars and restaurants before returning to a beautiful boutique hotel. Your free days can be spent exploring beautiful Vejer, having lunch in Tangiers or simply stretched out on one of the stunning nearby beaches.
In addition to my set courses, which are all English speaking, I also offer bespoke food and wine tours exploring an area of southern Spain which remains relatively undiscovered. From visits to Sherry bodegas and vineyards to tapas tours and day trips to Tangier, every element handpicked and managed for you.


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During the last century telex has been for many years the only way to electronically transmit text messages and was an important means of communication in many industries and the public sector. Today telex has been replaced to a large extend by fax, email or dedicated networks such as SWIFT in the financial industry. However, in various countries the service is still available and commercially used.
INTERCOPE has been providing computer based telex solutions since 1980 and continues to support the service for customers still relying on telex throughout the world with its actual products MPO and BOX.


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Ten Linking Factors between Project Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Project Management is vague if not adhered to a proper project management methodology. Project management methodology is useless if not in sync with a project. Quality Assurance is an integral part of project management methodology. The methodology need to be designed, managed, controlled, monitored, reviewed and fine tuned by Quality Assurance. Project teams need to follow project management methodology religiously.
Quality control goes haywired if not supported well by project teams. Project teams lose control over project at times. All these and many more factors need to bind project team, quality assurance team, quality control team tightly so that they all aim to a common goal of successful project completion.
Following are the major linking factors between project management, project team, project methodology, quality assurance and quality control:
1. Visibility of Open Projects: There need to be a bulletin board related to all open projects visible to all stakeholders that is updated regularly stating the progress status of each project.
2. Team Members: There might be n number of projects running and in pipeline. The team hierarchy, member names, responsibilities, jobs assigned and work status for each project should be visible to all concerned to keep them all in sync.
3. QA Compliance: Project Management Methodology compliance is part of Quality Assurance. It is quality assurance (QA) head's responsibility to design the right methodology and ensure its adherence. Though the project teams may not decide to comply with the methodology in one go. Let it be in parts. Let the most essential documents be adopted and adhered to in first go. Get conversant with the benefits and then decide to adopt the next leap of methodology. But whatever they accept to adhere to in first go, they must. All such documents from various project teams should be marked to QA also for audit purposes. A complete adherence but partial flow of information to QA will project wrong picture. QA also has to ensure whether only sample sheets have been sent to them or it is the complete set of documents related to project coming to them.
4. Repository building: QA has to play a major role in building proper repository of project related documents. If there is no visibility and clarity of compiled repository of all documents related to a project, QA needs to be alerted. In turn QA may alert relative project heads for compliance and information flow.
5. Proper Templates Compliance: Confirmation of receiving of documents by QA initially does not imply the adherence to proper formats released by QA. Project teams especially in case of multi projects and overseas projects may not change the formats immediately in between the project and may like to continue with the old templates (or non uniform templates) till the running projects get completed. QA must ensure that all new projects are strictly disciplined to adopt the standard formats in place of any non uniform templates for compliance.
6. Project ON and OFF Trigger: At times there is no apparent visibility of project ON and OFF dates. Respective Project managers need to release formally the project plans and tentative ON and OFF dates. The monitoring agency must be aware of it. QA must be considered as one the stakeholders of the project.
7. Version control: If project managers are not able to control and maintain the versions for their software applications, QA needs to intervene, and they can only intervene if they are involved in the process of monitoring the controlling process.
8. Version Control Methodology: QA needs to evolve exact Methodology or Policy for version control. Project managers are bound to adhere to it after evaluating, fine tuning and accepting it.
9. Product to be released for QC: One of the roles of QA is to enforce QC plan to be an integral part of project plan. This can happen only if the respective project manager is clear about its teams plan to release the product for QC. QC may be an ongoing process (continuous) or in batch mode depending on the nature of project and methodology it falls into.
10. QC bugs: QA must ensure that the bugs reported by QC to product owners must come back to QC in the form of acceptance and feedback. Some project managers don't feel it is important.
The organizations where QA sits on top of project teams and quality control teams drive projects better in comparison to organizations following any other pattern.


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The thing with the Dropbox internal folders is that Dropbox doesn't store its starred files as exact duplicates of the original file. So a starred PDF file on Dropbox isn't stored as a PDF file (although I haven't tried renaming it to see if it still works as a PDF).
I'd like to auto-save my PDF downloads to Dropbox so that when I annotate them, I'll be able to access them frictionlessly on my computer as well.


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I'm honored that my Meditations for Kids app has been featured in the App Store's Daily List: Healthy Habits for Kids.
Think back to your childhood: wouldn't it have been wonderful to learn how to relax and stay calm in stressful situations when you were growing up?
You can give your children this gift by meditating with them. If you're new to meditation, it may be intimidating at first, but don't worry – your child is likely a natural. When it comes to learning the art of meditation and guided imagery, children may truly have an advantage over adults ñ unbridled, beautiful imaginations.
This is good news for anyone interested in teaching their children how to relax and stay calm in stressful situations; skills they can carry well into adulthood. Meditation is something everyone in the family can benefit from practicing, and it's something you can do together.


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The folks at DiGiorno contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying their new Pizzeria! Pizza. Since pizza is my favorite food, I said "YES!" DiGirono sent me coupons for two free pizzas.
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The ICTD2010 conference, hosted by the ICT4D Collective at Royal Holloway, University of London, was the latest in the series of highly successful international ICTD conferences held in Doha(2009), Bangalore (2007) and Berkeley (2006). It aimed to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners and all those with interests in the use of information and communication technologies in development practice to meet to discuss the latest research advances in the field.
Building on the success of its predecessors, ICTD2010 combined two days of plenary peer-reviewed paper sessions, with two days of workshops, panel sessions, discussion forums,and demos, including sessions in Spanish. A particular feature was the opportunity that it provided for participatory involvement from people from a diversity of backgrounds.
ICTD2010 was hosted by the UNESCO Chair in ICT4D and the multidisciplinary ICT4D Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London's magnificent campus situated only 20 minutes from London's Heathrow airport.
Keynote Presentations on 14th and 15th December were:
- (Director of World Wide Web Foundation): World Wide Web and Development
- (Emeritus Professor of Management Studies, Information Systems, University of Cambridge): Development Informatics in a Changing World


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There is a happiness in creating. Plants and flowers are like musical instruments. Together their notes create an arrangement. In this context, as gardener, I am a conductor and my garden song sings to my soul.
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That is a concept that she mastered not only once but many flower beds and all year long too!
I wish I knew now what she planted and where - but alas, I just recall the beautiful output of all her hard work.
Recently I saw a beautiful flower bed - brilliant despite challenges with sun and water. In some views there are not so many flowers but a variation in leaf size and plant height creates interest.
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'Brilliantly paced, moving, thoughtful and sharp. Loved it.' Renée Knight, author of Disclaimer
It's 1969, and while the summer of love lingers in London, Gilda is consumed by the mistakes of her past. She walked out on her beloved son Reuben when he was just a boy and fears he'll never forgive her. Yet she hopes desperately they can mend their shattered relationship.
When Reuben marries a petite blonde gentile, Gilda takes it as the ultimate rejection. Her cold, distant son seems transformed by love - a love she's craved his entire adult life. What does his new wife have that she doesn't? It's an obsession that will bring shocking truths about the past to light . . .
Bitter is a beautiful and devastating novel about the decisions that define our lives, the fragility of love and the bond between mother and son.


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A celebrated quilt artist in Japan, Ms. Yoko Saito is well-known for her detailed work and unique use of "taupe color." She learned to quilt after seeing antique quilts in America and has been inspired over the years to create her own style and designs. A prolific author of quilt books, she also designs fabric and her patterns are often seen in Japanese quilt and crafting magazines. In addition, she appears in various media, and has even had her own television series, "Fashion Workshop", broadcast by NHK TV. She serves as an instructor at the NHK Culture Center, Nihon Vogue Gakuen and is a member of the Japan Needelwork Exhibit. She currently owns/runs a quilt shop and school called "Quilt Party", in Chiba Prefecture, not too far outside of Tokyo.
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Yukari Takahara was born in Kyoto. She graduated from University with a degree in art. In 1992, after teaching in both elementary and middle schools, she and her husband moved back to his hometown. They opened a picture book gallery using their own personal collection. The gallery grew to include a cafe, and a gift and quilt shop called Yuufu-sha. Ms. Takahara teaches crafts and painting from her studio at the same location. In addition to their own art work and activities, they hold many events at Yuufu-sha throughout the year.
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Quilt designer and master teacher from Japan, Reiko Kato, is well-known for her fun and whimsical modern twist on Sunbonnet Sue designs. Teaching since 2000, her students continue to learn from her emphasis on precision in handwork. Many of her students' completed works are in regular exhibits that Ms. Kato coordinates. Her quilt shop, Mother's Dreams, is located in Naka-Kasai in Tokyo.http://www.huitpoints.com/shops/mothers/index.html
Teresa Duryea Wong has published her first book: "Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters: The Story of an American Import." She is currently researching and writing two additional quilt history books. When she's not writing, Teresa is an active blogger and quilter. She is a member of the American Quilt Study Group and the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), where she serves as the SAQA Co-Rep for Texas. Teresa holds a Master in Liberal Studies from Rice University and in 2014, was named the Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Scholar by the Texas Quilt Museum and the Bybee Foundation.
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Lynnette Anderson is a well-known designer from Australia. Her designs, books and fabrics (produced by Lecien) sell worldwide. In the true international spirit, we have begun to carry some of her fabrics and an assortment of unique buttons.


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Sophisticated style on the seaside, the Fusion Maia Da Nang hotel near Hoi An in Vietnam is an exceptionally indulgent retreat with private pool villas. Pampering spa treatments are included in the nightly rate, so you'll be relaxed, refreshed and revitalized for days of shopping in town, or just lounging around the lush grounds and one of the most spectacular infinity pools in Vietnam.
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A local Kristin school cricket fan was excited to meet his heroes on Sunday (10 November) when he joined Tim Southee of the BLACKCAPS and England Captain Eoin Morgan for the pre-match coin toss on the pitch prior to the BLACKCAPS vs England match.
Twelve-year-old Noah Roadley, who attends Kristin School and is part of Hibiscus Cricket Club, won the ANZ competition to be the Coin Toss Kid which involved joining the two team members on the pitch before the match.
Speaking after he stepped off the pitch, Noah said: "Wow, it was so fun. I've never seen so many people in one place.
"I got to meet so many players like Trent Boult and Martin Guptill which was cool because I really want to be a cricket player when I'm older."
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All About BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC mining as well as other alternative crypto currencies
It has been over a month since we've published a price comparison of the Bitcoin and Litecoin cloud mining services that we are using, testing or seem like a good option, as well as some that are probably not going to ever ROI for the term of their contract with the current difficulty and price, so that you can compare the different options better. Also it seems that there are still not that many easy to use Scrypt cloud mining services available and with the exchange rate of LTC going down it is getting interesting as it seems that most Scrypt ASIC hardware manufacturers are already moving to start providing cloud mining services as well.
Bitcoin cloud mining services:
– Bitcoin Cloud Services – 0.0028 BTC per GHS, 5 years, no pool fee, no maintenance fee
– PBMining – 0.0029 BTC per GHS, 5 years, no pool fee, no maintenance fee
– CEX.io – 0.0036 BTC per GHS, indefinite, no pool fee, has maintenance fee
– Hashop.io – 0.0069 BTC per GHS, 2 years, no pool fee, maintenance electricity fee
– Cloud Hashing – 0.00875 BTC per GHS, 1 year contract, pool and maintenance fees
– Cointerra Mining – 0.00876 BTC per GHS, 1 year contract, pool and maintenance fees
Litecoin cloud mining services:
– Scrypt.cc – 0.11199 BTC per MHS, indefinite, no pool fee, no maintenance fee
– Genesis Mining – 0.138 BTC per MHS (5% off with promo code CryptoMiningBlog5), 1 year, no pool fee, no maintenance fee
And a word of advice about Lunamine, it seems that the service has the lowest price per GHS, however in the last few days withdraw requests have not yet been processed and since this is still a very new service you should be careful should you decide to invest there! Also note that lately CEX has reached a lower and more attractive price with lowered maintenance fees and the other advantage is the exchange where you can trade your hashrate, ScryptCC also has an exchange where you cans ell your purchased hashrate, unlike with the other services. Cointerra and Cloud Hashing are still keeping higher prices that do not get updated with the increase of the BTC network difficulty, so they still do not seem that attractive with their expensive 1 year contracts compared to other services, even though with them you should not worry about possible scams.
You should also mention NiceHash.com cloud mining service – even if they don't offer long term contracts they offer very attractive pricing for on-demand cloud mining (weather you like to mine SHA256, Scrypt, X11 or some other coins). Of course this kind of service is primary intended for altcoins mining, not straight BTC or LTC.
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Lunamine is down – all DNS records for lunamine.com are gone, as is the SOA for the DNS zone. Have they closed shop? I was just looking at their site the other day and thinking of getting some hashing there – but i guess I am lucky that I held off…
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In 2011, a group of citizen scientists working through a crowdsourced planet discovery platform called Planet Hunters flagged a mysterious star emitting a strange light pattern that they couldn't explain.
Almost instantly, theories about the star actually being evidence of an alien civilization made headlines. Years later, scientists still can't explain the phenomenon.
At this year's TED conference in Vancouver, Tabetha Boyajian, the astronomer who oversees Planet Hunters and was the lead author on a paper investigating the star's light patterns (aptly called "Where's the Flux," or WTF) said she still can't rule out aliens — though even she admits it would be highly unlikely.
"At this point, we haven't been able to rule out aliens, and haven't been able to confirm natural theories either," she said in her talk.
We learn about the star in question, called KIC 8462852, by studying its light curves (the amount of light that comes back to Earth from the star). As we previously reported, there seem to be strange blobs around it, which sometimes block some of the star's light from reaching us. What's mysterious about that is the dimming of the star's light seems to follow a random pattern, which makes it unlikely that the blobs are planets with predictable rotations that create specific patterns of dimming and brightening light.
There are countless theories about what's going on with the star. During her TED talk, Boyajian offered a few potential explanations for the light curves.
"In a hypothetical circumstance, a civilization that exhausted the energy supply of their planet ... could capture more energy from this star, and it would solve their energy needs," she says. In this theory, KIC 8462852 would be the alien civilization's host star, much like the sun is for Earth. The civilization would build a megastructure in front of the star to farm its energy, creating the strange light patterns.
But, she admits, giant alien megastructures shouldn't defy the laws of physics, so that argument doesn't make much sense. "Anything that uses a lot of energy is going to produce heat, and we don't observe this," says Boyajian. "There must be some loophole for us to consider this as an explanation."
Another, more tongue-in-cheek theory that Boyajian proposed: "We've witnessed an interplanetary space battle that led to the catastrophic destruction of a planet. I admit this would produce a lot of dust that we didn't observe, but if we're already saying aliens, who's to say they didn't efficiently clean up the mess?"
Boyajian still believes that we'll find a natural, non-alien explanation for KIC 8462852's strangeness. But she won't dismiss the possiblity of aliens — a stance that wasn't easy for her to take.
"I thought really long and hard about whether this was the right thing to do," she says. "If you talk aliens, people stop taking you seriously."


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RIGA, Latvia (AP) — The European Central Bank has decided to phase out the bond-buying stimulus program credited with helping the 19 countries that use the euro recover from the Great Recession and eurozone debt crisis.
The bank said Thursday that the stimulus program's bond purchases would be reduced to 15 billion euros ($17.7 billion) a month, from the current 30 billion euros, beginning in October. They would then be wound up completely after December.
The bank was careful to underline that it would withdraw the support for the economy only gradually, saying its key interest rates would not rise from record lows until at least the summer of 2019, and could stay low for longer if needed.
"The ECB's announcement that it will end its asset purchases in December is probably a little bolder than markets had expected, but this is tempered by the pledge to keep interest rates on hold for more than a year," said Jennifer McKeown, chief European economist at Capital Economics.
The bank's move toward the exit comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to make its second interest rate increase this year and indicated more were coming. The central banks are withdrawing stimulus efforts that started during the Great Recession as their economies strengthen. ECB President Mario Draghi says the bank's policy of easy money has helped create millions of new jobs, with unemployment falling from over 12 percent during the crisis to 8.5 percent.
The eurozone was also hit with a crisis over high debt in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Cyprus, followed by a period of worryingly low inflation that suggested the economy remained weak.
People are paying attention to the bond purchase exit because it will have wide ranging effects in markets and the economy. The purchases, which pump newly created money into the financial system, have driven down longer-term interest rates for borrowers such as governments and home buyers but have reduced returns for savers and made it harder to fund pension savings due to low returns on safe investments.
The stimulus has also pushed up the prices of investments likes stocks and bonds. As the stimulus is ended and then withdrawn by letting the bond holdings run down over a period of years, those effects will go into reverse. More conservative investments will become relatively more attractive.
The euro fell sharply after Thursday's decision, from $1.1820 to $1.1635, suggesting investors think rates won't rise soon.
Thurday's decision indicates the ECB is relatively confident about the recovery despite slower growth recently. It was also not deterred by questions about the new, populist government in Italy. The coalition between the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the anti-immigration League have promised spending that could lead to Italy violating eurozone limits on deficits. At various times the parties have also questioned Italy's membership in the euro itself. The country's finance minister has, however, helped calm markets by saying recently that his country has no intention to leave.
Draghi dismissed any attempts by populist politicians to question the euro.
"It doesn't pay at all to discuss the existence of something that's irreversible. It can only create damages," he told a news conference.
The ECB trimmed its growth forecast for this year but raised inflation prediction to 1.7 percent for this year, 2019 and 2020. It previously expected inflation of 1.4 percent this year and next.
The ECB's mission is to keep prices growing at a steady and modest pace of just under 2 percent annually. It enacted stimulus as the region was afflicted with an extended period of very low inflation.
Inflation has recovered — to 1.9 percent in May — but the bank want to be able to show it will remain around there even after the stimulus has been stopped.
The bank kept its short-term interest rate benchmark at a record low of zero and its rate on deposits from commercial banks stayed at minus 0.4 percent. That is a penalty aimed at pushing banks to lend the money instead of leaving it at the central bank.
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Plant: community in the midst of change
When development sweeps through a city, it can sometimes feel like the people are lost along the way. But in a corner of Manchester, Plant — a workshop-cum-gallery-cum-village hall — is keeping the community spirit alive
Manchester, as you are likely aware, is in the grip of rapid development. Cranes fill the skylines across the city, and new neighbourhoods are springing up, seemingly fully formed, complete with flats, cultural centres and names like St John's and NOMA, which sound like they could have been around forever.
It is exciting times, but such rapid gentrification can bring difficulties for long-term inhabitants of the city, as areas become more expensive to live in and can appear to change radically almost overnight.
The companies behind developments such as these often seem corporate and faceless – and impossible to have a dialogue with. Yet in NOMA – an £800-million, 20-acre development that will bring new shops, restaurants and offices to the north of Manchester – there is an element of reaching out going on.
NOMA is backed by Hermes Real Estate and the Co-operative Group (which has a long history in the area), and has been working with the company OH OK Ltd to actively draw communities – both local and across Manchester – to engage with the neighbourhood.
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Blue Room Theatre: 7:30 p.m. 139 W. First St. "Venus in Fur" by David Ives.
Chico Theater Company: 7:30 p.m. 166 W Eaton. "Grease," the musical. $20, $12.
SCORE: Counseling by appointment for small business owners by Service Corps of Retired Executives. 1324 Mangrove Ave., Chico. Chamber of Commerce, 891-5556. Weekly.
Temporary Restraining Order help: Call in advance to assure a counselor will be available; 330 Wall St., Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Sponsored by Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 1-800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Butte County Historical Society Archives: 9 a.m.-noon. 2335 Baldwin Ave., Oroville. $3 per person per day to research. 533-9418. Also Friday.
Medicare Counseling: Trained, state-registered volunteer counselors assist seniors, adults with disabilities with Medicare matters. Passages Adult Resource Center, 25 Main St., Suite 202, Chico. By appointment; 898-6716. Weekly.
Mount Ridge Singers: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Men, women sing for pleasure, performances. Paradise Recreation Center. Bud Vargas. Weekly.
Food and clothing: 9-11:30 a.m. For residents of Magalia and upper ridge. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15204 Skyway, Magalia. 873-2513. Weekly.
Paradise Center for Tolerance & Non-Violence: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays. Support, advocacy for adults, children who have been victimized by harassment, bullying. 877-1856 or www.pctn.org.
Preschool Story time: 10 a.m. Durham library, 2545 Durham-Dayton Highway. 879-3835. Weekly.
Paradise library: 10 a.m. story time for newborns-3 years; noon, Hooks and Needlers Knitting Circle. 5922 Clark Road. 872-6320. Weekly.
Chico Creek Nature Center: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Interpretive center for Bidwell Park. Nature exhibits, living animals, public programs. Howard Tucker Exhibit Hall on premises 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 1968 E. Eighth St. 891-4671, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Classic Movie Series: 1 p.m. Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Drive. "A League of Their Own." Free.
Wii Game Time: 3-5 p.m. For 12-17 year olds. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. Third Thursday.
Free dinner: 4-6 p.m. St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road. Co-sponsored with First Baptist, Ridge Presbyterian, Paradise Assembly of God and Jubilee on the Ridge churches. Application only. 877-7006. Weekly.
Domestic violence support group: 5:30 p.m. Chico Drop-In Center, 330 Wall St., Suite 50; 343-7711. Sponsored by Catalyst Domestic Violence Services, 1-800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org. Weekly. Also Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Eat Right When Money is Tight: 6 p.m. Free class demonstrates how to select nutritious, low-cost ingredients. One basic ingredient demonstrated each class. Nutrition educators provide tips on healthy eating, answer questions. OPT for Healthy Living, 1311 Mangrove Ave, Suite E. Children's activities available with reservations. 345-0678. Third Thursday.
Apple Users Group: 6:30 p.m. novices, 7:30 p.m. general meeting. Group has industry executives, technical experts, a library of books, CDs and other training resources available to check out. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave. Chico. Scott Evans, 345-0100. Third Thursday.
Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. Chico Council Chambers, 421 Main St. First, third Thursdays.
Butte County Assembly: Times, dates vary. Once a month. www.buttecountyassembly.org.
Exchange Club of Durham: 6:30 a.m. Red Rooster Café, 9418 Midway, Durham. 876-7763. Weekly.
Chico Breakfast Exchange Club: 7 a.m. Kalico Kitchen, 2396 The Esplanade, Chico. Bill Morris, 342-7805; www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Weekly.
Butte Business Network: 7:15 a.m. Italian Cottage on The Esplanade, Chico. 893-4464. Weekly.
Salvation Army Home League: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Salvation Army, 567 E. 16th St., Chico. 342-2199. Weekly.
LeTip Chico Lunch Club: 11:30 a.m. Exchange business referrals. 342-4229, letip.com. Mom's, 209 Salem St. Weekly.
Chico Optimist Club: Noon. Cozy Diner, 1695 Mangrove Ave. Larry Jendro, 533-1413 or firstname.lastname@example.com. First, third Thursdays.
Paradise Rotary Club: 12-1:30 p.m. Paradise Elks Lodge, 6309 Clark Road. Network, plan community events, fundraisers. 228-5913. Weekly.
Chico Republican Women: 11:30 a.m. luncheon meeting at the Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave. Open to all women registered as Republicans. Membership information, Carol Gullikson, 873-1373. Third Thursday.
Toastmasters, Hooker Oak Club: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Calif. Northern School of Law, 1395 Ridgewood Dr. 519-3304. Weekly.
Sons In Retirement Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m. The Lodge, 2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico. All Chico SIR members may play "Chicago bridge." Robin Thompson, 343-2953. Weekly.
Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 218 Chico: 3 p.m. doors open, 4 p.m. Bingo; kitchen open for dinner/snacks, Eagles Hall, 1940 Mulberry at 20th St. 893-4951. Weekly.
CalVET Ridge Square Dance Club: 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway. Beginners square dance class 6-7:30 p.m. Mainstream squares alternate with higher level skill squaredancing, round dancing between squaredance tips from 7:30-9:30 p.m. membership is for adults and 16 years and older. Donn Thomas, 872-1962. Weekly.
Paradise Spinning Guild: 6-8 p.m. Free introductory lessons on how to spin wool and other fibers into yarn. Brooke, 519-1541. Feather Canyon Gracious Retirement. First, third Thursdays.
High Sierra Model Railroad Club: 6-10 p.m. 3650 Morrow Lane. New members welcome. Joe Clark, 342-4305. Weekly. Also Tuesdays.
Sons of Italy: 6 p.m. St. John's Catholic Church basement, West Fifth and Chestnut streets. 345-7911. Third Thursday.
Paradise Cribbage Club: 6:30 p.m. American Cribbage Congress Rules apply. $7 each session. First two weeks free. Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road. Weekly.
North Valley Woodturners: 7-9 p.m. meet at Westgate Hardwoods, 9296 Midway, Durham. Meetings usually include a woodturning related demonstration, member show-and-tell and wood sharing. New members welcome. Lynn Shoger, 876-1419, or email@example.com. Third Thursday.
Americana Corvette Club: 7 p.m. Meetings alternate between Chico and Oroville quarterly; information 877-2741 or visit www.americanacorvetteclub.org. Corvette owners. Third Thursday.
Chico Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Enloe Rehab Center conference room, 340 W. East Ave. Larry, 893-4464. Weekly.
Health, emotional support
Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central — 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove Ave., Chico; Mom's Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m. 2109 Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico. Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org. Weekly.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chico Chapter: 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9:30 a.m. meeting in St. David's Hall, St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave. 680-1263. Weekly.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 11 a.m.-4 p .m. computer lab; 1 p.m. arts & crafts; 2:15 p.m. writing group at 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974. Weekly.
Al-Anon: Chico — Noon. Women's serenity brown-bag lunch break. Congregational Church of Chico library, 1190 E. First Ave.; Magalia — Noon. Growing Up Again, how growing up in an alcoholic family can affect children into adulthood. Property Owners Association, 14211 Wycliff Way, Magalia. 342-5756. www.al-anon.alateen.org. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, 6 p.m. men's and 8 p.m. 2109 The Esplanade, Suite 120, Chico; 7 p.m. 2920 The Esplanade. Weekly.
American Chronic Pain Association support group: 1 p.m. Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 870-5386. Every other Thursday.
YOCAS, Yoga for Cancer Survivors: 1-2 p.m. Debbe Gagne, instructor, at Beyond Fitness Club, 7224 Skyway, Paradise. Christine Mascarenas, 876-3157. Weekly.
Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support Group: 2-4 p.m. Education/conference room, Red Rock Financial, 116 Henshaw Ave., Chico. Third Thursday.
Men Against Cancer Helping Others (M.A.C.H.O.): 4-6 p.m. Enloe Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade. Showing of a video from a national conference. Support group for men with any kind of cancer and their significant others. 332-3856 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Complete support group listings, www.enloe.org/support. Third Thursday.
Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group: 5:30 p.m. 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico. 343-7711. Also Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 876-0397. 24-hour crisis line 1-800-895-8476. Weekly.
Family Engagement Group: 6 p.m. For families seeking support for loved ones with memory loss. Hosted by new memory care community, Amber Grove Place, 3049 Esplanade. Information/RSVP, 826-3226. Third Thursday.
Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico. 342-1806. Weekly.
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 6:30 p.m. Advocacy group, localaffiliate of NAMI. Family members and consumers; networking, learning and sharing. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 894-8551. Third Thursday.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, 7 p.m. 550 Cherry St. 1-877-669-1669. Weekly. Also Tuesdays.
Send Planner listings to email@example.com, fax to 342-3617 or mail to Enterprise-Record, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA 95927. Tell more people about your event by using our online calendar. Visit http://calendar.chicoer.com/listings and follow the easy instructions.


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An article by Steve Maxwell.
Victor Zammit's article about ASIO reminds me that before ASIO (Australia's Intelligent Service) came into existence, intelligence gathering depended on police shorthand writers. They were there in the audience to take notes and intimidate the speakers. Of course, it tested the skill of the shorthand writer.
For example, Billy Hughes (Australian Prime Minister 1916-20) spoke on the Domain expounding socialism through Labor education. In Hughes' memoirs he recalled one bystander asking a speaker, "What is this 'ere evolution?" The reply was "Evolution is a disintegration of matter and a concomitant definite, incoherent homogeneity to a coherent, definite heterogeneity, and during which the continued motion undergoes a parallel transformation."
Try writing that in shorthand!
However, the shorthand writer had to taken seriously. During WWI, Donald Grant (later Senator Grant) from the radical labour organisation, 'Industrial Worker of the World', was recorded in shorthand by police spies as saying: "For every day Barker is in jail it will cost the capitalists ten thousand pound." These are fifteen of the most famous words spoken on the Domain. They cost Donald Grant the sentence of one year in jail for each word uttered.
You might be wondering what happened to free speech in the Domain. During World War I Billy Hughes (Australian Prime Minister 1916-20) introduced the War Precaution Act, limiting freedom of speech.
Stan Moran, communist and Treasurer of the Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia, joined forces in the Domain with Rupert Lockwood, a left-wing intellectual and journalist. Their comic repartee on the platform made them popular. At one meeting Stan Moran was asked why Salvation Army girls were refusing to ride on the Sydney trams on a Sunday. Stan replied that the trams "shook the Christ out of them". This statement earned him a summons before a Magistrate. Stan would never pay fines on principle, and became a familiar figure in Long Bay jail. He had a considerable score of convictions, 37 altogether. Police used every known by-law of the Domain to get him out of the place.
By the 1990's police surveillance in the domain was irregular, and shorthand was no longer used. The police only acted on complaints. In that same decade the hated Neo-Nazis were reported for using offensive language, and that was the last time Neo-Nazis held a regular meeting on the Domain with their star speaker, "The Skull". The Skull was a tall, imposing, muscular man who earned his name by having a bald head. He dressed in a Nazi storm trooper uniform.
Hecklers would verbally attack The Skull on the platform, saying things like "Hitler was so brave he had to take cyanide and shoot himself at the same time just to make sure he was dead!" The Skull would swing around and get into an awful rage. But the crowd loved it.
Sometimes speakers would stop visiting the Domain as a kind of self- imposed silence. One such speaker "The Water Man", Allen Kesser, got into awful trouble, not in the Domain, but by whistleblowing. In 2003 he wrote two reports on Sydney Airport security, which included, among other things, information about drug trafficking and airport security passes which had been given to illegal immigrants and to people with criminal convictions.
The reports were buried, but resurfaced two years later in 2005 when they were leaked to 'The Australian' newspaper. Allan Kesser was accused of whistleblowing and sentenced to a nine-month suspended term. The leak led to an inquiry, which resulted in a $220 million upgrade in airport security. To my knowledge Kesser never spoke about his report on the Domain.
Victor Zammit, Billy Hughes, Donald Grant (WWI), Stan Moran, Rupert Lockwood, 'the Skull' neo-nazi, Allen Kesser (whistlebower). All of these characters are on the net. Check them out. It makes interesting reading.
Steve Maxwell. email@example.com
For Victor Zammit's article, click here.


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The classic battle of Beatles vs. Stones is over, at least where digital strategies are concerned.
Even as the Fab Four continue to drag their feet regarding all things digital, their erstwhile rivals released a pretty decent iOS app today. Not only that, but they took the time to tell you about it:
"A lot of music apps are the website just dumped into the app," said Rolling Stones frontman and app connoisseur Mick Jagger.
"Since this is the fifty year thing, there'll be some surprises here," added invincible Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who was briefly hospitalized after falling out of a coconut tree onto his head at age 62.
Running on the Mobile Roadie platform and developed by Endemol UK, The Official Rolling Stone App offers the following:
- a chance to win concert tickets to the upcoming tour – -a $5,000 value (we kid),
- exclusive, unlockable video content,
- band news,
- music and merch shopping,
- photos and album covers from throughout the years,
- tour dates, and
- the ability to check in to shows.


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The GSF project 2010-2015 derived its funding support from two donors, namely the European Union and The Government of Netherlands. In addition, GSF has developed a Resource Moblisation Strategy to raise the additional funds needed to complete its work and secure commitments for the Guiana Shield Fund.
European Union
The European Union is established in accordance with the Treaty on European Union. Currently, the Union has 27 Member States and Croatia. It is a continuation of the European Community and the member states co-operate in the fields of Common Foreign and Security Policy, Justice and Home Affairs. The five main institutions of the EU are the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers, the European Commission, the Court of Justice and the Court of Auditors. The European Union is a major player in the field of international co-operation and development aid.
It is also the world's largest humanitarian aid donor. Today, the European Community has political and financial responsibility for over 11% of the world's public aid (ODA), compared with 5% in 1985. The primary aim of the EC's own development policy, agreed in November 2000, is the eradication of poverty. To enhance its impact, the EC is targeting its assistance on six priority areas: trade and development; regional integration and co-operation; support to macroeconomic policies and equitable access to social services; transport; food security and sustainable rural development; institutional capacity building, good governance and the rule of law. In addition to these core areas, important crosscutting issues are being mainstreamed into development activities namely: human rights, gender equality, the environment, and conflict prevention.
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid was established on 3 January 2011. It is the result of the merger of parts of the former Directorate-General for Development and Relations with African, Caribbean and Pacific States with the former EuropeAid Co-operation Office. EuropeAid is now responsible not only for defining EU development policy but also for ensuring the effective programming and implementation of aid.
EuropeAid's new structure allows the European Commission to speak with one voice on development and cooperation issues. Having one address for development policy and implementation provides a single contact point for stakeholders both inside and outside the EU. EuropeAid is also the single interlocutor for the European External Action Service (EEAS), and for all sectoral DGs on development and cooperation.
EuropeAid plays a crucial role in:
- designing state-of-the-art development policy for all developing countries;
- enhancing policy coherence for development while further improving implementation and delivery mechanisms;
- defining future development policy both within the EU as well as contributing to the setting of standards internationally;
- contributing to global challenges ahead.
EuropeAid's work is carried out with the ultimate aim of:
- reducing poverty in the world;
- ensuring sustainable development;
- promoting democracy, peace and security.
As well as designing policies to achieve these objectives, EuropeAid is responsible for implementing the EU's
external aid instruments. EuropeAid coordinates the actions of the EU institutions, the EU Member States and other
EU actors around the Union's core values, objectives and common priorities.
For more info on EuropeAid Cooperation Office: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm
The Netherlands: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the channel through which the Dutch Government communicates with foreign
governments and international organisations. It coordinates and carries out Dutch foreign policy. The Ministry
has two halves: its headquarters in The Hague and its missions abroad (embassies, consulates, and permanent
The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is responsible for Dutch foreign policy and accountable
to Parliament. His civil servants help him prepare and deliver that policy. The Minister for European Affairs and
International Cooperation is responsible for policy on development cooperation and foreign aid as well as policy
regarding the Netherlands' cooperation with Europe. The Ministry's most senior civil servant is the Secretary-General.
Based on the policy programme of the first Rutte Government, the government sees its mission as being to promote
the security and well-being of the Netherlands and the Dutch people, and to that end it will focus on international
stability and security, energy and raw material security, the international legal order (including human rights) and the
commercial and economic interests of the Netherlands and Dutch businesses. All this was set down in the coalition
agreement of October 2010, and will remain unchanged in 2012. A greater emphasis will be placed on economic
diplomacy. In addition, development cooperation, the international legal order and active involvement in European
and transatlantic partnerships will remain cornerstones of Dutch foreign policy. These principles have been translated
into an integrated policy with three pillars: security, prosperity and freedom.
The Ministry's activities are based on the above objectives. They are:
- to maintain relations with other countries and international organisations;
- to promote cooperation with other countries;
- to help developing countries accelerate their social and economic developme nt through international cooperation;
- to promote the interests of Dutch nationals and the Netherlands abroad;
- to collect information on other countries and international developments for the Government and other interested parties;
- to provide information on Dutch policy and the Netherlands' position on international issues and developments;
- to present the Netherlands to the world;
- to deal with applications from and the problems of foreigners living in the Netherlands or seeking to enter or leave the country.
For more information on the Ministry of Foreign affairs: http://www.minbuza.nl/en


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1. A Buddhist monk or Bhikku 2. A Ruesi 3. A Prahm (Brahmin Lay Master)
Prahm is a lay person who dresses all in white clothing and keeps from 5 – 10 precepts. He may have a wife and children too. Some Prahm will only wear white and follow the precepts when they are inside their Sam Nak, allowing them to dress normally when they go out. These Ruesi are able to practice because they can reach a very high meditative state and this is used whenever they perform a task.
Another type of Ruesi is a Choke Ruesi. This Ruesi is highly skilled in orthopedic medicine, healing with magical potions and expert massage. Martin, the owner of Bangkok ink, had an encounter with one such Ruesi, Ajarn Morsoman. Martin was unfortunate to have a serious motorcycle accident which left him fighting for his life in ICU. After a few days he regained consciousness and discharged himself from the hospital. He fractured his skull from ear to ear, had serious fractures in his shoulder, three broken ribs and a punctured lung. Basically his entire right side impacted the road heavily leaving him in a lot of pain. Bangkok Ink was in its infancy then and Martin knew he had to get back to being healthy as soon as he could. His assistant, Paeng, found a Choke Ruesi and Martin began to visit this man. Martin described the experience as something magical, using his herbal oils, Ajarn Morsoman expertly worked on Martin's body, easing the pain while repairing joints and he even reset his toes, which gave him instant relief.
Ajarn Morsoman worked on Marin's foot which was infected with gangrene while in the hospital. The skin had gone from a large piece of his instep and this was very painful as well as being susceptible to infection.
The worst thing for Martin was the broken ribs, apart from being very painful, this restricted his movements severely. Ajarn Morsoman checked the area out and found where the break in the bones were. He moved them and listened to the grinding of the bone ends. When he was happy with what he had discovered he carefully but forcefully realigned the ribs. He did a good job, 3 months later there is no more pain and the bones have set straight. Initially Martin visited the Ruesi every three days, he noticed there were many people coming to see Ajarn Morsoman. Ordinary people of all ages, with bone or joint problems, would fill the waiting room, a testament to his ability. His arms were very powerful and sometimes Martin hurt for a few hours after the sessions but then a raw feeling of power surged through him and he stood taller and his back straightened. Martin is convinced of Ajarn Morsoman's powers. He was no stranger to Thai massage and said that Ajarn Morsoman takes it to another level. He is sure that visiting this Ruesi really sped up the healing process.
He had many kinds of pastes and potions made from leaves and roots, in fact he used to chew one regularly saying it helped him to get through the long working day. The first time he met Martin he told him to stop taking the Tramadol pain killers and start using his natural potions. Martin complied, thinking it would be a very painful experience but much to his delight it actually worked and he was mostly pain free from that day on. Sak Yant and the Ruesi are still an integral part of Thai daily life. I constantly witness people coming to Ajarn's Sam Nak for ailments, instruction or just advice regarding a personal problem. So a Ruesi is much more than just a person who tattoos Yants. He plays an active role within the community, presiding over different ceremonies such as removing unwanted spirits or protecting a house in some way. In ancient times the Ruesi had a lot more involvement within the local community often acting a mediator / judge presiding over small conflicts between the locals as well as being the medicine man with potions and items found deep in the forest. I have seen Ajarn's ancient scriptures, written on old parchment by his grandfather in Ayuthaya Province, detailing all kinds of ailments and the cures for them. These parchments are already being copied by a disciple of the Ajarn's Fu to ensure they are not lost forever.
Ruesi Mask (Siarn Ruesi)
A Ruesi will have many items that he uses during his practice. The Ruesi mask is perhaps the most important. All Ruesi will have at least one and they are life-size full head masks depicting an ancient Ruesi. The face has two buck teeth, long hair, eyebrows with a beard and a moustache. He also possesses a third eye, located in the center of his forehead.
Ruesi Por Gae is said to be the Master of Masters and is the head of all Sam Naks in Thailand. When someone receives a Yant from a master, they are continuing the lineage from thousands of years ago by becoming a disciple or follower. During the white magic ritual, the devotee has this mask placed upon his head by the master after it he has made several large circular movements above the devotee's head.
The Sak Yant Master channels the energy he receives into the tattoo and many silently chant khatas while tattooing the Yant. The stick used to make the tattoo was once made from a sliver of bamboo and was called "Mai Sak" Nowadays it is a stainless steel rod "Khem Sak" with a screw attachment at both ends. One is for the tip, the fine needles that will penetrate your skin, while the other end is for various weights that can be added giving the rod a different feel for the master. I see the Masters changing this weight quite often in the middle of a tattoo. It could be that for shading it requires a slightly more powerful poke than with a fine line. I think each Master has their own personal preference much like a golf player and his clubs. Some favour a heavier rod while others prefer the finer detail that can be produced from a lighter and finer tip.
This is the sacred water bowl filled with blessed water. The Master uses this to spray over devotees during the white magic ceremony while chanting a Khata. There can be many different things added to this water, depending only on the creativity and imagination of the Master. The water is used for other things and is sometimes drunk to cure illnesses.
This knife has a Khata engraved down the centre, it is used to rid unwanted spirits and stirring the holy water. Many of them are small pocket knives and can easily be carried.
The Pan Kroo is used for devotees to place their offering to the Master. Traditionally this would be adorned with Betel nuts, tobacco and Ploo leaves. Flowers and garlands are often used and this is optional.


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It was like a costume call for Game of Thrones meets Rome. Suneet Varma's show at India Bridal Fashion Week on Saturday channeled pop culture's on-going fascination with eternally decadent empires, earthly paradises and mythical worlds.
This time, it's the city of Pompeii at the height of the Roman Empire.
An overpowering set featuring gigantic maroon columns and large-scale frescoes formed the backdrop to a collection featuring lace, rich woven tapestry and gentle drapes. The models were decked in hand-made golden accessories, including dangling earrings, chunky rings and Cleopatra-style sculptural arm bracelets–Varma does love a good dose of styling.
Mid-way through the show, an interesting mash-up of Indian bridal silhouettes came out onto the runway—a sharara meets sari meets lehenga-choli amalgamation in ivory with gold embroidery.
Also noteworthy was Varma's gold-plated corset that resembled armour, paired with a sporty draped stretch sari in a vibrant plum purple.
Much sheer, lots of leg, spools of lace, a vintage feel, tiered silhouettes and bosom-enhancing blouses—if you're a Suneet Varma fan, this show will have delighted you.
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84 Day Fusion Protein Protocol - in Goats and Sheep
Our experience shows that for certain Fusion Protein Antigens, this protocol works well. Please note that the route of immunizations include two intradermal injections and one intravenous injection. Please keep in mind for IV injections, the antigen supply must easily pass through 23 gauge needle and be in PBS buffer. This protocol is not suitable for antigen on gel.
Day 0 -
Preimmune Bleed, about 60ml of sera. Preimmune bleed is stored until the first immune bleed is sent. Other preimmune options are available for goats and sheep
Inject 200ug to 500ug intradermal in Complete Freund's Adjuvant (FCA). Antigen supply should be 0.8mg/ml or higher.
Day 28 -
Inject 100ug intradermal in Incomplete Freund's Adjuvant (IFA)
Day 42 -
Inject 50ug intramuscular with IFA.
Day 56 -
Small Bleed, about 60ml of sera
Inject 25ug intramuscular with IFA.
Inject 25ug intravenous without adjuvant.
Day 63 -
Large Bleed, 150 to 250ml sera. This bleed will be sent to you along with the preimmune bleed and the day 56 bleed
Day 70 -
Inject 50ug intramuscular with IFA
Day 84 - Select one of the three options below:
For CLOSED projects - Large bleed at day 84 - goat or sheep is then
euthanized / discard (lowest cost). The bleed is then sent to you.
For CLOSED projects - The goat or sheep is exsanguinated (final bleed) at day 84. The exsanguination sera is then sent to you.
For OPEN projects - Large Bleed - This bleed is then sent to you.
After Day 84 for OPEN projects -
You may select one of the project extensions below. If you do not specify a project extension, we will automatically begin Extension A. Keep in mind that all procedures and maintenance after day 84 will be charged according to the Custom Polyclonal Antibody Production Price Schedule.
Extension A:
We will boost every four weeks with 25-50ug of antigen intramuscular with IFA. We will do a large bleed two weeks after each boost and ship. We will continue to boost and bleed every four weeks until you contact us.
Extension B:
When the antisera contains sufficient antibody titer and large volumes of sera are needed, we can start production bleeds. We do production bleeds every seven days. We will continue with production bleeds until you contact us or the health of the animal requires us to stop production bleeds. The volume of serum collected for large or production bleeds depends on the weight and the general health of the animal. We generally take 200-500ml of blood yielding 100 to 250ml of serum. During this time, we boost the animal every four weeks with 25-50ug of antigen intramuscular with IFA. You may also request that we not do any boosts after the initial immunization scheme outlined above since some antigens and some animals may respond negatively to boosts during the period of peak antibody activity. Boosts may be required only when titer drops. It is up to the investigator to decide and let us know if we should discontinue boosts as our standard schedule provides for boosts every 28 days. Shipping for production bleeds is every four weeks unless you request otherwise.
Extension C:
Some investigators prefer to "wait and see." after day 84. Extension C is hold without boosting and bleeding. We will hold until you tell us to do something else.
When you have collected enough antisera, you will need to contact us to terminate the project. You may request that we terminate by:
When requesting termination, you must confirm the species and animal number. Written confirmation by email or fax may be requested for terminal procedures.
Custom Extension:
You may design your own project extension. Let us know what we can do for you!


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The standard TABE test covers reading, math and language. Schools will use your scores on the TABE test to determine whether you are ready for their programs. In addition, schools will use your scores to determine what level of course to place you into. Your scores on the TABE test may also prompt the school to place you into remedial courses before you are allowed to take their standard courses.
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On-sale date from Comic Reader #176.
Originally scheduled for Witching Hour #86.
Mildred is the host and also appears as a participant in the story.
Letters from Scott Pierson and Pam Miller.
Crossword puzzle.
Questions from Rusty Allen, Larry Allen, Mark McGrath, Chris Geraci, John White, David Bryant, David Baca, David Martinez, William Belew, Matt Levan, Robert Sasser, Thomas B. Jones, Janella Oltorik and James Janis.


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Opening the New Java Package wizard
You can use the New Java Package wizard to create a Java package. The Java Package wizard can be opened in different ways −
- By clicking on the File menu and selecting New → Package.
- By right click in the package explorer and selecting New → Package.
- By clicking on the package icon which is in the tool bar( ).
If you are creating a sub package, before opening the Java Package wizard select the parent package so that name field can have a default value in it.
Using the New Java Package Wizard
Once the Java Package wizard comes up −
- Enter/confirm the source folder name.
- Enter the package name.
- Click on the Finish button.
Viewing the Newly Created Package
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Hey there!
i just bought my device roughly a week ago - especially because of Spotify Connect. However the receiver does not show any Spotify Icon @ the network. However if i am using Spotify on my Android phone i am able to see the receiver in the list for Spotify Connect (sometimes). By clicking on it nothing happens......If i close and restart Spotify with the Remote App on my phone i will be redirected to Spotify @ the phone but nothing else.
Did i miss something out or why am i not able to get Spotify working @ the receiver? O.o
Hopefully someone is able to help me with this rly annoying issue.
Hi mad_chemist,
I have similar problems connecting to my Yamaha receivers. I wrote about that in an other post in this forum. As far as I can find out my problems are related to my account. When I try to logon with my daughter's account all will work fine.
There are several other posts addressing similar problems.
Can you try to logon with someone else's account and see if it works?
If it works then you probably have the same problem as I do.
If so then hopefully Spotify can tell us what's wrong with our accounts (to many or complicated playlists or something else).
I heard someone else was having this problem and what fixed it for them was to sign out of the Spotify android app, and then sign back in. Try it out
Hi Matt Suda and thank's for your reply.
I have already tried that. Everything worked fine until approximately 5 weeks ago. Then Spotify Connect stopped working for me.
I have tried:
None of the actions were succesful. I can see my receivers in the list of "connectable" devices, but when I select any then the speaker icon won't go green (it will flash for a long time as if trying).
If I try logging on with someone else's (read my daughter's) account on any of my devices then the Spotify Connect will work beautifully.
Logging on with my own account again and it will not work!
Is your account premium? Is you daughter's account premium?
To me it seems like it's a problem with the account.
If both accounts are premium (connect is a premium feature)
then I suggest you contact support so they can take a look at your account and see what is going on:
explain to them it works on a different account, but not yours
If you get an automated reply email, you need to reply back to it.
Support usually replies within 24-48 hours.
Yes, they are both premium.
My conclusion is also that there is a problem with my account (or if I have exceeded any limitations in using playlists, folders, number of tunes in My music...)
I will contact Spotify Support.
I will test it with another Premium Account as well. However i will just contact the Spotify Support as well. This issue is really curious and annoying...
Hi again,
I started a new account with a new user name and now all is working fine.
The likely cause to my problems was that I had non-standard letters in the username like '[' and ']'.
Same issue here. Spotify app shows AVR X2100 but, tries connecting but I cannot hear music. : (
Had the exact same issue with a Yamaha 577 and replaced it with the Denon cause I thought it is a Yamaha issue. Username is standard chars only...
Not really user friendly...
I had problems with my account and getting a new one solved all my problems. When I was in touch with Spotify support they guessed that it was because of my none standard user name. But that is just a guess, not a fact. The problem with my account could be something else.
So, you should really try to logon with someone else's premium account to test. If you can't test it with someone else's account then create a new one. You can have a premium account for free for a month.
If this test works then you know that it is not a problem with your hardware or wifi setup.
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