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A simple, yet elegant, smoked bronze cubic globe. Cubic shaped polycarbonate globe has a mold-etched surface. Incorporates a bayonet style latching for easy removal and maintenance.This versatile luminaire is available in both symmetrical and asymmetrical light distribution which makes it ideal for many applications. SQT Series mates tasefully with a variety of posts, period and contemporary. Built with high-strength cast aluminum structure.SQT is designed to utilize a wide range of light sources, including High Intensity Discharge (HID), LED, and incandescent. These light source families provide high efficiency in lumen output, service life and energy use.
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All components to be of high-strength ASTM 356.1 cast aluminum. Cubic (SQT) and spherical (SQT-16BALL) globes available in polycarbonate, or, acrylic. Globe shall have bayonet style latching for easy removal to facilitate relamping and fixture maintanence.
SQTSymmetrical and asymmetrical light distribution available with internal borosilicate glass refractor.SQT-16BALLAvailable in symmetrical light distribution only.Available in a wide range of lamp choices and wattage ratings including High Intensity Discharge (HID) and Incandescent.Optical systems include Globe Only (SQT-16BALL Only) and Borosilicate Glass Refractor (SQT Only).
Meets UL 1598 for Safety. Luminaire shall have porcelain socket rated for 600V with 4kV pulse and uses a nickel-plated screw shell with spring-loaded center contact and lamp grips. Luminaires shall be prewired and factory tested. The ballast shall be a high power factor, constant wattage autotransformer type. The power factor shall be at least 90%.
To insure product durability, all exposed metallic surfaces shall be finished with a high performance coating consisting of high gloss Super Durable polyester powder coat paint to be applied utilizing a multistage process that includes phosphate pretreatment, electrostatic powder application, and convection curing. Paint shall be weather, corrosion, abrasion, and UV resistant in compliance with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association's specification AAMA 2604-05. Color to be specified.
Mounts to a 3" diameter by 3" tall tenon. Three (3) 3/8"-16 UNC stainless steel allen head cup point set screws secure luminaire to post top tenon. All mounting hardware shall be stainless steel.
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text: Heinrich Quincke in 1897 reported the first cases of Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) shortly after he introduced the lumbar puncture into medicine. It was named pseudotumor cerebri in 1904 but was not well delineated clinically until the 1940's when cerebral angiography was added to pneumoencephalography to identify cases of cerebral mass lesions. Foley coined the term benign intracranial hypertension in 1955 but reports from the 1980's demonstrated a high incidence of visual loss 1) 2) and the term "benign" is no longer appropriate

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Compiling programs for OpenWRT
When I was trying to compile my first OpenWRT program I searched around the web, but didn't found any useful (at least to me) tutorials/guides that would help me. After spending a few hours behind a computer and figuring out how to do this I found the easiest way to do it.
The are two ways of compiling:
- simply compiling your application
- building a package for it
Differences? If you have a package it's easier to install and uninstall it, and probably easier to update it. However, in most of my cases I just simply want to compile my source code to a single executable and copy it to the device. Here I will show you the easiest way to do it and go from source code to final executable in a few minutes.
What you need?
- Linux distribution
- OpenWRT Toolchain for processor which is in the target device
I'm currently focused on tiny routers called TP-Link WR703n, so my toolchain is available at: http://downloads.openwrt.org/attitude_adjustment/12.09/ar71xx/generic/ For others please visit www.openwrt.org and search for toolchain for your device.
Create folder and put create Makefile similar to this:
export STAGING_DIR= CC=gcc all: clean program cc: CC=$(STAGING_DIR)/bin/mips-openwrt-linux-gcc cc: clean program deploy deploy: scp program firstname.lastname@example.com:/path/to/where/you/want/to/put/your/executable/ program: main.o $(CC) main.o -o program main.o: $(CC) -c main.c clean: rm -rf *.o program
Change path to your toolchain, your device's IP address, path to where you want to put your executable and name of your C file. If you want to include additional files just copy main.o to something.o, add it to program: section, and change the names accordingly.
If you need to link your program with additional library (e.g. pthread), you can add that to CC variable (e.g. gcc -lpthread).
What can I do with this Makefile?
- command make – compile program for your PC (compile with the toolchain available on your computer and be able to test it out on it)
- command make cc – compile program for OpenWRT device and deploy it to the device
- command make deploy – deploy compiled application to your device
Example file from one of my projects:
export STAGING_DIR=/home/dean/Downloads/OpenWrt-Toolchain-ar71xx-for-mips_r2-gcc-4.6-linaro_uClibc-0.9.33.2/toolchain-mips_r2_gcc-4.6-linaro_uClibc-0.9.33.2 CC=gcc -pthread all: clean lightning-service cc: CC=$(STAGING_DIR)/bin/mips-openwrt-linux-gcc -pthread cc: clean lightning-service deploy deploy: scp lightning-service email@example.com:/apps/ lightning-service: serial_port.o main.o $(CC) serial_port.o main.o -o lightning-service main.o: $(CC) -c main.c serial_port.o: $(CC) -c serial_port.c clean: rm -rf *.o lightning-service
This is an example of Makefile for a program that I use to control stairway lights at home. Lights are connected to my router via Launchpad MSP430 microcontroller, and I can communicate with them through TCP. I am also linking pthread library because I need threads (one for listening/communicating with serial port and one for TCP connections).
This is probably the simplest way you can compile your own programs without having to bother with creating your own packages.
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Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Up In Smoke
Early in the morning, early in the century, it happened: Solterra caught fire. Built by charter member Frederick Baker in 1890, the house was an emblem of the nineteenth century: proper, discrete, upright. The old century seemed to be going up in smoke.
Many of the house servants and club employees were summoned to assist Mrs. Baker remove what furniture and personal affects they could before the whole building was engulfed in flames.
Apparently it was a faulty flue that caused the fire. Without all of the fire equipment needed for such a blaze, there was nothing left of the house except for a chimney that stood tall above the ashes.
Merchant of Manhattan
City of ships! (O the black ships! O the fierce ships!
O the beautiful sharp-bow'd steam-ships and sail-ships!)
City of the world! (for all races are here,
All the lands of the earth make contributions here;)
City of the sea! City of hurried and glittering tides!
City of Wharves and shores – city of tall facades of marble and iron!
Proud and Passionate city – mettlesome, mad, extravagant city!
than mast-hemm'd Manhattan?
River and sunset and scallop-edg'd wave of flood-tide?
—Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass,1892
Amidst the traders, sailors, residents, and immigrants was Frederic Baker. His company, Baker and Williams, a company of warehouses, started in the late 1860's on Water Street. Soon it grew and included warehouses on West, South, Front, and Laigh Streets, the Manhattan trading center that is now known simply as "Wall Street." Baker was strictly a businessman until his fifties when he finally wed Frances Emma Steers Lake. Joining the Jekyll Island Club in 1888, they were part of the first group of cottage owners.
A new century, a new cottage
After the fire Mrs. Baker was determined to rebuild. However, her enthusiasm waned and she eventually decided against rebuilding, selling the lot to Richard Teller Crane Jr. His cottage created quite a stir when proposed. It was the largest, most expensive cottage within the club compound. Crane Cottage was outfitted with numerous bathrooms, of course: Mr. Crane was the president of the Crane Company, which specialized in valves and plumbing fixtures.
Erected by Jekyll Island Museum.
Location. 31° 3.603′ Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jekyll Island GA 31527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evolution of Elegance (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preserving the Legacy (about 400 feet away); Brunswick Across the Sound (about 500 feet away); Arriving on This Island (about 500 feet away); The Clubhouse (about 500 feet away); The Active Life (about 500 feet away); Fairbank Cottage Site (about 600 feet away); Men of Means (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jekyll Island.
Also see . . .
1. Crane Cottage Solterra. Crane Cottage (20 rooms; 17 baths) was built in 1916 by Richard Crane of Crane Company at a cost of $500,000.
Solterra, the island home of Frederick Baker, New York banker, was on the site until it burned in 1910. On March 20, 1899, President and Mrs. William McKinley and the President's mentor, Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio, were guests at Solterra. Veiled in secrecy, their visit to Jekyll Island was made to plan McKinley's political future.
At Solterra Andrew Carnegie was honored at an elaborate banquet. Among (Submitted on March 30, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Historic Cottages Adorn the Millionaire's Village. Nestled among the ancient live oaks of Jekyll Island's Historic District are some of the island's true treasures. Not pirate chests gleaming with stolen gold, but beautiful buildings, former homes to some of the most famous (or infamous) men of America's past - historic cottages that once belonged to industrial giants that clawed their way to the top of their fields and became some of the nation's elite millionaires. (Submitted on March 30, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Categories. • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features •
More. Search the internet for Up In Smoke.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2019. This page originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 8. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.


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The 46th Annual CMA Awards was awesome! If you happened to see the event on TV you would know the little skits, the performances, the acceptance speeches were fun and an authentic display of love of music and sincerest gratitude from those who are lucky enough to have great talent.
The event like most things that week was greatly impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Many of the performers and people involved in the event were delayed and impacted by the huge storm.
Despite the despair caused by the storm the awards event carried on and very sweetly paid many tributes to those who were directly hurt by the storm. I really liked Brad Paisley's performance of "Southern Comfort Zone" and the shout out via the Jay-Z/Alicia Keys' song "Empire State of Mind". [Read more…]


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Curriculum of the Master Program (3 + 2) is realized in the course of two years and carries 120 ECTS credits.
The work plan includes mandatory and elective courses that give students opportunity to enhance their professional skills in a field of interested; through the selection of elective courses, students were given the academic freedom to the large extent influence the profile of the study program they are attending, so that is suits their tastes, talents, abilities and desires.
After the completion of the Master Program, student will gain title - Master of Architecture.
Students who successfully complete the second cycle of study – master study can continue third cycle - PHD.
Curriculum of the Master Program (3+2) 2019/'20 can be found HERE.
Detailed information regarding Master of Architecture program can be found on this LINK.#mce_temp_url#


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Bulletin for September 14, 2016
Posted by John Benedict on Sep 14, 2016
Current Membership: 56 members
Hello Everyone,
Last Week: Our district governor Frank Wargo spoke about the importance of being a Rotarian with inspirational stories of the good that comes from everyone's work.
It was also a special day for Mary White as she earned a Paul Harris award for all her hard work and devotion to our club. It was great to see so many people there to support and honor Mary.
This Week's Program: Breaking news! Our scheduled speaker will not be able to attend. We are working on a replacement on short notice. A surprise guest will be great!
Linda Day will honor more members of our club with Paul Harris awards.
Breaking Bread: It's not too late to sign up for Thursday's Breaking Bread. See Oskar Hallig if you can help.
Book drive: Please remember to bring children's books for the book house.
YEX: Please remember our exchange student Irene, She is a very nice and respectful kid. Please invite her to your home or take her to a show. You will have a chance to meet her at this week's meeting and also at Breaking Bread on Thursday.
District News: Are you new to Rotary? Are you new to the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)? Your chance to sign up for RLI Part I is at hand.
If you are a past RLIer, you have the opportunity to take your next part: Part II or Part III ….. or a Graduate session (RLI Graduates can take as many Graduate Sessions as they like –they change every year. This year Public Speaking is the Graduate topic.)
When and Where you ask?
Saturday, November 12, 2016
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Mass Mutual Training and Conference Center
350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA
For more information go to: www.rlinea.org.
People's Pantry: Canned Tuna


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Sentencing 'at the president's pleasure' and what it means to persons with mental disabilities in KenyaPosted: 17 September, 2014 Filed under: Felicia Mburu | Tags: constitution, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CPC, Criminal Procedure Code, CRPD, Kenya, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, mental disabilities 5 Comments
Author: Felicia Mburu
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
On 8 May 2013, the High Court of Kenya in Case Number 14 of 2010 passes a sentence on the accused who had pleaded guilty on a murder charge. Nawya Mawjoya, a person with mental disability, was sentenced to detention 'at the president's pleasure' under section 167(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) instead of being given a probationary sentence. The Court relied on the probation officer's recommendation that he be institutionalised as the family believes he was bewitched and will be subjected to rituals. Such cases are common in Kenya for two reasons: lack of awareness by the criminal justice system on mental disability and cultural perception associated with mental disabilities. Thus the criminal justice system operates as a conduit to institutionalise persons with mental disabilities.
Kenya is a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Article 14 (1) (b) of the CRPD provides for the rights of persons with disabilities not to be deprived of their liberty on the basis of their disability. Article 19 further provides that persons with disability have a right to live in the community on an equal basis with others. Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya provides for the right to a fair trial for all persons. Article 29 further supports the rights of person not to be arbitrarily denied their freedom without just cause. Article 54 of the Constitution states the rights of persons with disabilities to be treated with dignity and respect.
The myth of inclusive education in BotswanaPosted: 18 August, 2014 Filed under: Tejan Deen | Tags: African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of a Child, Botswana, Children with disabilities, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Convention on the Rights of the Child, CRPD, disability, disability legislation, education, human rights, inclusive education, National Policy on the Care for Persons with Disabilities, persons with disabilities 2 Comments
Author: Tejan Deen
Barrister, Republic of Sierra Leone; LLM Candidate at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
It is now eighteen years since the National Policy on the Care for Persons with Disabilities was adopted in Botswana and to date people with disabilities have only this policy that speaks to their issues. Children with disabilities, who are among the most vulnerable groups of children in Botswana, are still being handled in a 'medicalised' manner. These children are segregated especially in the educational system which lacks any form of inclusive education. They have an opportunity to gain formal education only in special schools, most of which are owned by non-governmental organisations such as Cheshire Foundation and Camphill Community Trust. This is completely contrary to the right to inclusive education as guaranteed in international human rights instruments particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Inclusive education is a method of education that gives equal opportunity to children with disabilities by guaranteeing their rights to education and creating an amiable environment to realise that right on an equally basis with other children.
Botswana currently has a Draft Reviewed National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which has remained a draft since it was drafted in 2010. There is also the Inclusive Education Policy of 2011 which has not had any positive impact on the lives of these children as they are still completely 'out of the picture' of mainstream schools, and very little provisional mechanisms have been instituted to address their needs. Camphill Community Trust, for example, is located out of the city of Gaborone, which is an indication of how children with disabilities are treated in Botswana: Not fit for mainstream schools. The policy currently in force is the 1996 National Policy on Care for People with Disabilities. This is a policy with a purely medical approach that focuses on the 'disability' as in need of cure and rehabilitation instead of providing the necessary conditions in the society to enable children with disabilities to realise their full potentials. The word "care" implies people who should be taken care of; a social encumbrance which should be remedied through social welfare initiatives and goodwill. This situation is made worse by the fact that Botswana does not have a National Human Rights Institution which could have championed the course of the rights of these children.
People with mental disabilities ALSO have the right to marry in KenyaPosted: 28 May, 2014 Filed under: William Aseka | Tags: African Union Commission on International Law, Constitution of Kenya, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD, equality, ICCPR, ICESCR, international law, Kenya, Marriage Act, Marriage Bill, mental disabilities, non-discrimination, polygamous marriages, right to marry 3 Comments
Author: William Aseka
Human Rights Fellow at Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University
The Marriage Bill (now Act) 2014 has elicited different reactions from Kenyans. Some mostly women, have argued that the law will allow men to engage in polygamous marriages. Some have hailed the law as consolidating the different types of marriages into one piece of legislation. However, the people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities have completely been left out of this debate. The law clearly discriminates and expressly denies people with mental disorders from exercising their right to marry. Section 11(2)(b) of the Marriage Act 2014 provides:-
Consent is not freely given where the party who purports to give it is suffering from any mental disorder or mental disability whether permanent or temporary…
The Act further provides in section 73 that if one suffers from 'recurrent bouts of insanity' then the partner is allowed to have the marriage annulled. This essay seeks to argue that the Marriage Act 2014 not only violates Kenya's obligation under international law but also violates the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 27(4), which proscribes discrimination based on disability.
Realisation of inclusive education for persons with disabilities at rural universities in South AfricaPosted: 10 September, 2013 Filed under: Adrian Jjuuko | Tags: apartheid, constitution, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, economic accessibility, education, human rights, inclusive education, non-discrimination, persons with disabilities, physical accessibility, rural universities, South Africa, University of Venda Leave a comment
Author: Adrian Jjuuko
Executive Director of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF); LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) candidate, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa
South Africa's efforts to implement inclusive education started before the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – to which South Africa is a state party- came into force. This was owing to its legacy of apartheid, a policy of exclusion. It created different universities for both the white and black communities. White universities were comprehensive universities that prepared students for professional careers, while black or rural universities were meant to produce semi-skilled menial workers.
With the fall of apartheid, the new regime adopted a policy of inclusive education, including higher education. Higher education was recognised as a right in terms of Article 26 of the 1996 Constitution. A single system of higher education was created and White Paper 6 of 2001 was adopted as the benchmark of inclusive education at all levels. It goes beyond disabilities, race, gender and other grounds of discrimination. It is an obligation for every educational institution to implement inclusive education, and physical accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is mandatory.
However, there is a need to give special focus to rural universities on account of their history if South Africa is to fulfil its obligations under Article 24 of the CRPD. This article seeks to highlight the implementation of inclusive education for PWDs at one of the rural universities – the University of Venda.


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Higgins signed a 2 yr deal at $1.9 million per year, while Sami Salo signed a $2.5 million deal for one season.
The Canucks also went out and signed one new player, Mark Mancari from the Buffalo Sabres. Mancari is 6'4" 225 and scored 8 points in 20 games with the Sabres last season. Mancari is a 7th round draft choice and is 25 years old, but did display some touch around the net in the AHL, recording some very strong point-per-game seasons there.
Look for Mancari to line up on the Canucks fourth line with Max Lapierre and perhaps Victor Oreskovich next season.
As it stands, the Canucks Line-up will likely appear as follows:
Sedin - Sedin - Burrows
Raymond - Kesler - Samuelsson
Higgins - Malhotra - Hansen
Mancari - Lapierre - Oreskovich
Hansen and Oreskovich still must be signed up front, but that leaves Cody Hodgson back in the AHL. There is also the question of the injured Mason Raymond. The Canucks could nab a talented winger to play with Kesler, or they could simply move Higgins up until Raymond returns.
Hamhuis - Bieksa
Edler - Salo
Rome - Ballard
The defence appears set as well, with Chris Tanev and Andrew Alberts waiting in the wings.
As it stands, the Canucks have $57,000,000 spread across 10 forwards, 7 defence, and 2 goalies. Assuming Hansen and Oreskovich take $2.5 million, the Canucks may have as much as $4-5 million in cap space to make a trade or sign a remaining UFA.
Here are some options for Vancouver up front:
Tim Connolly
Cory Stillman
Nicklas Bergfors
Steve Bernier
Chris Drury
Simon Gagne
Jason Arnott
Marco Sturm
Anthony Stewart
Marco Sturm would be a good fit, and Anthony Stewart also may be cheap. He is big and could be just what the Canucks need.
More to come!


text: Home > Bookshop > Australian Subjects > Australian Literature « Back The Great Australian Novel: A Panorama Vernay, Jean-Francois Our Price Retail Price AUD$24.99 Your Price AUD$9.56 Minimum Order: 1 In Stock (1) Dispatch: 1 day Great Australian Novel: A Panorama/Vernay, Jean-F/Paper/1921596392/S006-F AUD$9.56 QTY Gift Wrapping Add Gift Wrapping (click checkbox) If you would like a gift wrapping message, please add it in the Notes section on the checkout page, thank you. AUD$2.95 Publisher: Brolga Publishing ISBN-13: 9781921596391 Series: Binding: Paperback Year Published: 2010 Written originally for a French audience to inform them about the richness of Australian writing, The Great Australian Novel – A Panorama now appears in a remastered English version. It is a story of Australia, its people and ideas, its history and geography as revealed through the exciting genre of the Australian novel. As the title indicates, the book has an innovative cinematic structure containing 35 inserts: Close-ups of an author, low-angle shots for the greats – novels and/or authors, panoramic views for themes or the career of specific writers and bonus items such as a bibliography and an index. The author speaks directly to the reader in a free-flowing narrative that is concerned with involving the reader emotionally and intellectually. Highlighted along the way are contributions by women, non-Anglophone and Aboriginal authors, as well as the most recent trends in writing. A timely book for the general reader that will stimulate an interest in Australian literature. ID: 196325 Code: PM002658


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Global Breathable Film Market 2019 | In-depth, Detailed Survey and Outlook Report 2014-2024
The Global Breathable Film Market research report provides detailed information about the industry based on the revenue (USD MN) and volume (Units) for the forecast period. The research study is a detailed analysis of this market emphasizing the market drivers and restraints that oversee the overall market growth. The trends and expected prospects for the […]Continue Reading


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The Finnish Society of Nephrology is founded in 1970. Its purpose is to enhance teaching and studying of nephrology and to improve treatment of nephrological patients. The society gives statements concerning its interests in Finland and among international nephrological societies. It arranges national, open lectures and has even hosted international meetings. The main nephrological educational congresses in Finland are meetings of the society in March and in October. The society gives biannually the Börje Kuhlbäck -prize to an outstanding member and also biannually the Young Scientist prize to a promising young researcher. Nowadays the society has 188 members. President of the society is M.D., PhD Virpi Rauta (virpi.rauta(at)hus.fi) and secretary M.D., PhD Mikko Haapio (mikko.haapio(at)hus.fi).


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Brush up on personnel security
Personnel security is one of the most critical (and most often overlooked!) areas of information security.
Personnel security is one of the most critical (and most often overlooked!) areas of information security. The...
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people inside your organization need access to data and resources to complete their assigned tasks and, therefore, have the potential to abuse these access privileges. Therefore, it's important that your security policy include a sound personnel security program.
The employee life cycle consists of four basic phases: pre-employment, orientation, employment and post-employment. Let's take a look at each of these and consider the appropriate personnel security policies during each stage.
Phase I: Pre-employment
Before bringing new employees on board within your organization, you should perform some level of background investigation. The exact type of investigation that you perform will depend heavily on the type of business you conduct and the level of trust inherent in the specific position. For example, a defense contractor dealing with national secrets would probably conduct much more thorough pre-employment screening than a telemarketing firm. On the other hand, that telemarketing firm might conduct extremely detailed checks when hiring a new accountant.
One word of warning on pre-employment screening: You must consult your attorney prior to initiating a background investigation program. The laws regarding the types of investigations you may perform, the level of consent required from the candidate and the ways you may use the information you uncover vary widely from state to state and country to country. If you aren't aware of the laws in your jurisdiction, you may quickly find yourself at the wrong end of a lawsuit.
Phase II: Orientation
The orientation program is your chance to ensure that your new employees are provided with adequate security training and are aware of their ongoing responsibilities.
Phase III: Employment
The personnel security program does not end once an employee joins your organization. Of course, you should conduct ongoing security training to keep employees abreast of new security issues. Depending upon your security needs, you may also wish to implement an ongoing background investigation program. In some industries this program may be a legal or regulatory requirement. Once again, be sure to consult an employment lawyer before initiating a background investigation program or taking any adverse action based upon your findings.
Phase IV: Post-employment
All security professionals are aware of the importance of a smooth transition for employees leaving an organization (voluntarily or involuntarily). In addition to collecting keys, deactivating accounts and similar activities, take the opportunity to remind employees of any ongoing security responsibilities that they may bear. This is a good opportunity to provide employees with a copy of any confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements they may be subject to and refresh them on the details.
Your security policy planning team should consider each of these phases when drafting a personnel security program policy. Remember – the human factor is the weakest link in any security chain.
About the author
Mike Chapple, CISSP, currently serves as Chief Information Officer of the Brand Institute, a Miami-based marketing consultancy. He previously worked as an information security researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. His publishing credits include the TICSA Training Guide from Que Publishing, CISSP Study Guide from Sybex and the upcoming SANS GSEC Prep Guide from John Wiley.
For more information on this topic, visit these other resources:
- Security Policies Tip: Seven secrets to successful employee involvement in security policies
- Security Policies Tip: Handling a workstation after an employee leaves
- Security Policies Tip: Termination proceedures and the exit interview


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These unusual looking purple, yellow & blue earrings are part of my Mosaico collection.They make a beautiful gift for the woman in your life – or for yourself.
They are hand-crafted with polymer clay in purple, blue, yellow, black and white. The back has been textured. The earrings hang on Sterling silver ear wires and are suitable for vegans.
What they are made with:
- Polymer clay in purple, yellow, blue, white and black
- Sterling silver ear wires and jump rings
The earrings measure 1.57 inches (4 cm) in length and 1.37 inches (3.5 cm) wide.
These are one-of-a-kind earrings, but you can find other designs in this collection and pendants.


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People who have met Helen Bamber invariably mention her diminutive height, which seems so at odds with her towering achievements. At 19, Bamber travelled to Belsen to help care for survivors of the concentration camp there, and on her return to England in 1947, she became responsible for more than 700 orphans brought from Auschwitz, training in trauma counselling. An early member of Amnesty International, becoming chair of the first British group,in 1985 she founded the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. which has provided treatment, documentation and counselling to more than 50,000 people. Now in her 80s and still a force of nature, the Helen Bamber Foundation works with survivors of human rights abuses – including genocide, torture and trafficking. "I suppose the one thing that I am really proud of is the fact that, when I was in Belsen, the one lesson I learned was to bear witness, never to pass by. It is easy to be a bystander and I vowed never to be one."
Helen Bamber
The founder of Amnesty International has a long history of campaigning for human rights


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Cayman Islands-based Greenlight Capital Re, a specialist property and casualty reinsurer, has appointed John H. Drake, Jr. as Vice President, Business Development. He will be responsible for maintaining productive client and broker relationships while also identifying attractive new business opportunities, and will be based at the Company's headquarters in the Cayman Islands.
Brendan Barry, Chief Underwriting Officer at Greenlight Re, welcomed Drake to the company, noting his "experience and a deep understanding of our industry from his years in underwriting," and his "established relationships and appreciation for the role of business development in a customer-centric reinsurance company."
Drake has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience and a background that includes underwriting, sales and marketing. He joins Greenlight Re from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, where he was most recently Vice President, Sales Force Effectiveness Team, and previously served as Vice President, Marketing for Swiss Re Underwriters Agency, Inc.
The bulletin stated that during his time with Swiss Re, Drake "developed and maintained broad property & casualty reinsurance broker relationships, and generated new business opportunities across all business lines." He previously held underwriting management positions at OneBeacon Professional Partners, HartRe Company, and Chubb Specialty Insurance.
Drake is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate of Reinsurance (ARe). He also holds a Bachelors Degree from Union College, and is an MBA candidate at Babson College's F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.
Source: Greenlight Re
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White background, dark brown stained frame/wording
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At Capital Construction, we are available commercial property owners in Detroit Lakes, MN who need the help from a licensed and professional commercial roofing contractor. Over the past several years, our commercial roofing contractors have had the good fortune of delivering our commercial clients with commercial roofing service that is cost-effective, reliable, and efficient. When you choose a commercial roofer from our company, you are picking a roofer who can handle all commercial roof services, regardless of how bad or what size, from flat roofs to complete commercial roofing replacement. At Capital Construction, we are committed to offering services that won't just make our customers 100% satisfied, but guaranteeing each service, from commercial roofing replacements to commercial roof restoration is done properly every time. By hiring expert commercial roofers, utilizing advanced tools and high-quality commercial roofing materials, our roofing company can accomplish any service that our customers are wanting. To set up an appointment with a commercial roofer in Detroit Lakes, MN for your commercial roofing, just contact our commercial roofing company now at 952-222-4004.
Commercial Roofing That We Are Able to Service
We want our clients to get the best roofing possible, which is why Capital Construction supplies a variety of commercial roofing services including numerous commercial roof materials. Not all buildings or office structure is going to have the exact roofing or need the same service, so we have a number of commercial roofing so our customers can have choices. With our commercial roofing service, we can help commercial customers get what they need, from commercial roof coatings to commercial roofing restoration. No matter what kind of commercial roofing service you need for your property, our commercial roofers are here to assist you with superior roof services.
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- Apartment/Multi-Family Our commercial roofers are able to help commercial property owners who own apartment buildings and multi-family buildings with our qualified roofing services.
- Commercial Foam Roofing Have greater energy savings and leave a better carbon footprint with a commercial foam roof through Capital Construction.
- Commercial Metal Roofing At our commercial roofing company, we offer commercial metal roof service from installation to replacement and posses a number of metal roofing choices.
- Commercial Roof Installation If you want a commercial roof installation service for your commercial property, contact our roofing company today.
- Commercial Roof Replacement If you need to replace the current roof on your commercial property, we supply our clients commercial roofing replacements.
- Cool Roof When you need a cool roofing installation or replacement, our roofers have the experience and skills to get it done.
- Green Roof Our roofers can install or replace intensive and extensive green roofs for our commercial clients who have or are interested in green roofing.
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- EPDM Roofing EPDM roofing is a great single ply roofing system which provides fantastic protection for commercial roofing systems.
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- Elastomeric Roofing Elastomeric roofing won't just avoid your roof from getting a whole roof replacement, but it will also give you a more durable roof and greater UV safety.
- Industrial Roofing For roof replacements or installation for your industrial structure, call our commercial roofers to make an appointment.
- Polyurea Roof Coating Completely restore your commercial roof with a polyurea roof coat; a nice alternative to an entire roofing replacement service.
- Silicone Roofing With silicone roofing, you will not only get greater UV protection but also a waterproof roofing system, as well.
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In order for the roofers at Capital Construction to successfully deliver great roofing service, there must be a strong roofer and client partnership. Our commercial roofing contractors are committed to delivering the best roof service for our clients, starting from the first session to the final meetup we vow that you are able to depend on our roofers and our commercial services. We are here to surpass each of your commercial roofing goals, so give us a ring at 952-222-4004 to speak with a commercial roofer in Detroit Lakes, MN about how our services are able to boost the appearance and performance of your roof.


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Finally the time has come after a 2 enjoyable week semester break in Penang.
I am leaving today at 11.45am. Destination? Kuala Lumpur.
I'll b there for 3 months internshipin NTV7 starting next Monday.
But i have to go earlier to settle some stuff and attend a programme.
Well, somehow, my dream comes true. I can go far to do what i love to do.
I am sad..
I am sad that I'm leaving my family to somewhere so far than Kampar, and for 3 months long.
I know 3 months will end very fast.
I know i'll see a lot of new different things and meet a lot of people.
I hope everything will be fine. I hope i can stand with KL's life. and I hope there'll be more opportnities for me in KL.
I am truly excited for my new life and i'm nervous too.
ok i have to go.
Haven't done with packing yet. hahaa.
My brother will send me to bus station later with car. got 3 BIG bags to bring ma..
ok people. see you. Penang byebye. KL hi hi. =p
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You're probably aware that it's a legal requirement that all employers "provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel" to ensure that their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
But what is adequate and appropriate? That depends on a number of factors and it differs from workplace to workplace.
Recently a Manchester-based company found themselves in court, and were heavily fined, because no first-aiders were available when a work-place accident occurred. If you have a first-aider, are they on site all the time? What if you operate shift patterns? And what about when they're on annual leave?
This is one reason that employers are required to carry out a first aid needs assessment. This helps you to identify what is "adequate and appropriate" for your workplace so that you can put the right safeguards in place and avoid heavy penalties that could seriously damage your business.
COSAC carried out a first aid needs assessment for Runcorn-based printing specialists PS2 Print and their Managing Director Paul Walker was only too happy to talk about the experience.
"I knew that having a first aid needs assessment was a requirement and it wasn't something I wanted to put off. You just don't know when you could be faced with an emergency situation and I needed to know that we were prepared.
I arranged for COSAC to carry out the assessment for us because we've worked with them before. Their staff are knowledgeable so I trusted them to do a thorough and proper assessment, reassured that it would come at a competitive price.
Ray carried out the assessment in just a couple of hours and we had the report back within 2 days.
The report identified some things that were easy to put right, like improving the visibility of first aid boxes and replacing out-of-date first aid supplies, but if it wasn't for the report we would never have thought about those things.
It's given me peace of mind. You can't really put a price on that, but I'd recommend COSAC for value for money."
We're here to help you to meet your compliance requirements. Let us give you the peace of mind that comes with an up-to-date first aid needs assessment and if it highlights a need for staff training, we've got that covered too.
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At a glanceThe Bright Starts Rock In The Park Rocker is a bright and bouncy solution for keeping your tot entertained and can change to suit your little one's needs as they grow.
Features and benefits for Bright Starts Rock In The Park Rocker
- Soothing and rocking motion leaves your baby calm and entertained
- Adjustable toy bar makes great fun for your little one that can be removed as they grow
- 5-point harness for added safety and support
- Reclining seat fixes in 2 positions so that baby can sit up or lie back
- Machine washable seat pad to clean up any bounce-related spillages
- Suitable from birth to toddler (max weight 18kg/40lbs)
- Size: W87cm x D72cm x H61cm
… The long lastingness of this rocker, as once your child grows you can convert it from a baby rocker to a child's rocking chair.
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The Bright Starts Rock In The Park Rocker is perfectly suited to soothe and entertain your little one with smooth rocking motion and vibrations.
A kickstand positioned out of your baby's reach allows you to control the rocking action of your Bright Starts Rock In The Park Rocker, while the bright colours and handy toy bar dazzle your tot.
Once they're old enough, you can customise your Rocker to fit your toddler or child and remove the toy bar so that they can have some rocking fun of their own.
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Sugar Land Town Square is kicking off Red Hot Block Party Weekend with Blues & Brews, a free concert on Friday, July 20. A local Blues band will perform from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. and there will food and beer available for purchase.
Tap into your inner brewmaster as the Red Hot Block Party continues Saturday, July 21 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Plaza, where visitors can sample more than 100 craft beers and wines, and enjoy Red Hot Sliders on the Square prepared by Town Square restaurants. There will also be live music and a vendor village.
Tickets for Saturday's event are on sale for $15, which includes sliders, five tasting tickets, brew knowledge, people-watching and fun! Tickets may be purchased online at www.redhotblockparty.com or at the door. Attendees can enter to win tickets to the Brewmasters International Beer Festival on Labor Day weekend with accommodations at Moody Gardens.
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- According to the technical specifications indicated in the operating manual of the equipment
- In environmental conditions, according to the construction of the equipment and according to the technical specifications indicated by the manufacturer.
- In specific use for the function with which it was designed from the factory and according to the instructions informed in the description of the equipment in the website.
- In electrical operating conditions, according to the specified specifications and tolerances.
- To make the Guarantee effective, the products must be sent to Ingeniería MCI ltda., Located in Luis Thayer Ojeda 0115 Of. 1105, attaching the corresponding invoice or ticket, under responsibility and cost of transfer paid by the customer.
Used products, second choice or those on sale: According to the law, these products have no legal guarantee and will only have a voluntary guarantee if it is expressly indicated at the time of purchase.
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3.- Diagnosis
4.- Expenses
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Legal or voluntary guarantee periods are counted from the date of purchase of the equipment. In case of being repaired or replaced, the original warranty period will be maintained from the date of purchase. The term of legal guarantee, will be suspended during the time in which the good is being repaired in the exercise of the guarantee. The species that are delivered for repair will be considered abandoned in favor of Ingeniería MCI Ltda., when these are not withdrawn within one year from the date of receipt.
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The diagnostic result is delivered in a maximum of 5 working days. The repair times of the equipment will be stipulated at the time of delivery of the diagnosis.


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Quality Family Child Care FacilityMontessori Style Education • School Shuttle Bus Service • Language DevelopmentOffering Service for Marin County
Heidi's Kinderhaus in Novato, California, is a family childcare center with a Montessori style education. Not all day care facilities offer this type of education. Our preschool program aids in the development of the whole child, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. Heidi's Kinderhaus has served our community for over 25 years. Our teachers have years of experience in early childhood education. We offer school shuttle service for our after school homework club. We have a full curriculum to prepare your little ones for the school years ahead. We strive to promote independence and positive self-image in an educational, nurturing environment. Heidi's Kinderhaus provides a homelike atmosphere, with a tree-lined and fenced yard, for our preschool students to play. Contact us today and don't forget to take advantage of our special offer and services!
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About Photon
Get the power and customization of Exit Games' Photon multiplayer technology with the ease of use of PlayFab. No need to set up a web server or configure Photon – we'll do all of that for you! You can use predefined events, such as creating or joining a room, or create custom events, all of which can call into your custom Cloud Script logic.
How it Works
Register for Photon and we'll set up your account and give you the Photon application IDs to use in your game. Using webhooks, you can then enable events on the game client to call secure logic in PlayFab.
Learn more in our Using Photon with PlayFab guide. You can also learn more about Photon Turnbased, Realtime, and Chat functionality.
- Photon website
- Guide to using PlayFab and Photon
- Using Photon with CloudScript
- Overview of Photonengine SDKs and APIs
Integration Details
- Separate SDK needed
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- PC, web, mobile, console
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text: Page ContentWelcome to the second IEA Bioenergy Task 41 workshop on Bio-CC(U)S!In the aftermath of the COP 21 and with the Paris Agreement being ratified we are taking another important step towards actions that can reduce GHG emissions and mitigate climate change. New updates on the IPCC emission scenarios are underway, and new scenarios are likely to escalate the significance of negative emissions in order to reach the climate goals. The IEA Bioenergy Task 41 on Bio-CCUS will, in cooperation with Bellona, arrange a workshop on Sustainability and GHG impact of bio-CC(U)S. This will be a golden opportunity to gather colleagues from different Bio-CC(U)S initiatives in order to coordinate efforts and discuss how to communicate this important topic in the wake of the Paris agreement. The Bio-CC(U)S workshop will feature speakers among others from IEA, carbon removal initiatives at the Universities of Oxford and Berkeley respectively, as well as the EBTP/ZEP and CSLF task forces on Bio-CCS/BECCS. The workshop takes place on November 16th (18:00 – 20:00 UTC+2 hours) at the GHGT-13 venue (SwissTech Convention Centre), Lausanne, Switzerland. The workshop is free of charge and there is no requirement to participate to the GHGT-13 conference to get access to the workshop. Spaces are limited, though, and registration is made on a first come, first serve basis. Please register here The agenda will be published at the Task 41 web pages closer to the event; http://task41project5.ieabioenergy.com/For further information please contact Kristin Onarheim (firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Congressional reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind law in 2007 raises a number of questions about whether this controversial federal law has improved education or unfairly tagged poor urban schools as failures. Does vigorous testing make teachers more accountable and ensure adoption of good curricula or has "teaching to the test" replaced reliable programs that encourage critical thinking? Has limited funding for education coupled with new requirements only exacerbated the difficulties teachers and administrators face? Join us for this edition of Justice Talking when we ask whether No Child Left Behind has passed the test.
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Blogger and education policy expert Andrew Rotherham returns to talk about how the debate over No Child Left Behind is playing out in Congress and some of the surprising political alliances the law has created.
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Elementary school teacher David Keyes shares his thoughts on the potential consequences of No Child Left Behind.
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The unique assistant system will urge you to study effectively. Both learning time and accuracy are crucial to your grades.
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Not so long ago, individuals concerned about their financial futures were often overwhelmed with a disparate range of investment options and independent strategies.
Today, however, the more measured concept of "wealth management" allows a single firm to assist individuals, couples and families in formulating a comprehensive strategy that encompasses the full spectrum of financial life stages.
ZWM specializes in comprehensive and objective fee-only financial planning, addressing:
- Investment planning and implementation: This is the main emphasis of our operations and our focus with our clients. It's the cornerstone of all other services.
- Financial independence planning/retirement planning: We help determine how much money you need to retire tomorrow or start a business you've always dreamed about.
- Risk analysis and risk management (insurance planning): We'll analyze your insurance needs and work with your insurance professional to implement the best plan for you.
- Estate planning strategy and overview: We will work with you and your attorney to create wills and trusts that best suit your wealth transfer needs and implement family and charitable gifting programs.
- Tax planning: We can assist with tax planning by optimizing the taxation of your investments.
- Charitable giving: We help assess your options for charitable gifting. We have helped many clients establish and operate family foundations.
- Family asset preservation/family wealth planning: ZWM can assist you by providing a roadmap to address multi-generational education and planning issues.
- Business planning/succession planning: We help privately held businesses manage such issues as exit strategies, succession planning and employee benefits planning.
ZWM maintains the highest professional standards in helping you meet such needs. We employ state-of-the-art planning through advanced analysis techniques and sophisticated software. We also believe strongly in the value of continuing education. We are vigilant in our research, keeping us on top of the latest trends and issues that can influence your investment strategies and opportunities. This includes participating in conferences designed to help wealth managers expand their outlooks and strategies.
Most importantly, ZWM provides a continuous, exceptional level of service, a hands-on approach that separates us from the competition. We deliver consistently prompt, individually tailored, detail-oriented attention in the management of your assets. Our standard is to deliver professional, personalized attention that is significantly above and beyond that offered by most financial services providers.


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What is a Cyber Crime?
Anyone can be a victim of cyber crime, regardless of their position, industry, or value of their data. Cyber criminals may not leave traditional evidence, but they do leave digital fingerprints. If you are a victim, take the time to document the information described on the left. This information may provide the key to catching the perpetrator and protecting others from falling victim as well.
The following is a list of cyber crimes
that can be reported:
• Intrusion
• Malware
• Denial of Service
• Spear Phishing
• Data ex-filtration or manipulation
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To celebrate the start of the New Year and share with local educators the latest trends in network security, the College organised a Spring Luncheon with secondary school principals on 9 March 2018. More than 30 secondary school principals and representatives attended the function, reinforcing the close relationship between the College and the secondary school sector.
At the luncheon, Professor Xiaowei ZANG, Dean of CLASS, welcomed the participants. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Zang expressed his commitment to continuing and deeper collaboration between CLASS and secondary schools. He encouraged schools to arrange campus visits during which our staff could introduce students to the latest admission requirements and faculty members could share their expertise in talks on their fields of studies.
Due to our shared concerns about cyber security, Professor Dennis WONG, Associate Dean (Student Life and Learning), invited IT specialist Mr YOUNG Wo-sang to deliver a talk entitled "New Trends in Network Security: A Challenge to Secondary Schools" at the luncheon. In addition to identifying the latest trends in network security, Mr Young illustrated with examples the various cyber threats schools are facing today. He also offered tips on how to protect ourselves from cyber attacks, and reminded the audience that it was most important to back up crucial data and to practise due diligence in handling personal information.
The College announced at the luncheon a new entrance scholarship for JUPAS entrants. Prospective students with outstanding HKDSE scores will be awarded a scholarship when they enrol at CLASS. Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum) Dr Peppina LEE gave an overview of the new scholarship. The school principals and teachers commented that the presentations helped them gain a deeper understanding of the College. They were delighted to learn more about the possible threats to network security at schools. They also enjoyed communicating with faculty members and exchanging views on further collaborations.
Cover: Professor Xiaowei Zang welcomed the school principals at the luncheon.
Photo 2: Professor Xiaowei Zang and Professor Dennis Wong presented the souvenir to Mr Young Wo-sang as a token of appreciation.
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Ex-Secret Service agent Daniel Bongino jumps into Maryland Senate race against Cardin
A former Secret Service agent who has provided protection for President Obama has decided to make a bid for Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin's job.
Daniel Bongino, who resigned from the agency last month, plans to seek the Republican nomination to challenge the freshman Democrat.
The Secret Service traditionally does not look favorably upon former agents who jump into politics and has fought to make sure agents who protect the president are not compelled to testify on conversations they might have overheard to maintain trust, National Journal reports.
Bongino's campaign biography says he worked as an agent for a dozen years after serving in the New York City Police Department.
Bongino "believes in real answers and straight talk and plans to challenge the political establishment directly on the important issues of the day," according to his campaign website.
Former Republican candidate for Maryland Governor Brian Murphy is Bongino's campaign chairman.


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Strawberry Delight
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"Elementary," "Vegas" get full-season orders from CBS
CBS has ordered full seasons of its freshman dramas "Elementary" and "Vegas."
The network announced Tuesday that it has given back-nine orders to both shows.
"'Vegas' and 'Elementary' have opened strong, delivering big audiences and winning performances in important time periods," CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler said in a statement. "Each of the shows has rich characters, big stars and a unique visual style that have stood out in the crowd, helping make two of our strongest nights even stronger."
"Vegas," starring Dennis Quaid as a 1960s Las Vegas sheriff and Michael Chiklis as a mobster, ranks as the most-watched new series this fall, averaging 14.9 million total viewers on Tuesdays at 10 p.m., and a 2.7/08 in adults 18-49. It has improved eight percent in total viewers, compared to that time slot a year ago.
"Elementary" stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as New York City-based Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. That drama has averaged 14.3 total viewers on Thursdays at 10 p.m., and a 3.5/10 in adults 18-49. It is up 17 percent in adults 18-49 compared to the time period last year.
Earlier this month, CBS pulled legal drama "Made in Jersey" off its Friday night schedule. The network has not yet made any announcements about the fate of its new comedy "Partners."


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Training and development (ED)
This page provides useful information on the training and development for this specialty and also has tips for people at all stages of their training including medical school.
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The approved postgraduate training programme for endocrinology and diabetic medicine is available from the GMC.
You will need to complete core training after your two-year foundation programme. Core training has a choice of two pathways:
- core medical training – CMT, which is a two-year programme
- acute care common stem – ACCS (acute medicine), which is a three-year programme
Programmes generally consist of four to six placements in medical specialties which must include direct involvement in the acute medical take. Trainees record their workplace based assessments in an ePortfolio which they continue to use in specialty training. A significant proportion of trainees are training less than full time.
Applicants for specialty training at ST3 should also hold the full MRCP (UK). Not all applicants who meet the required standard to continue will necessarily be offered a post due to the level of competition.
Specialty training lasts for a minimum of four years (ST3-6). The majority of trainees, however, seek to acquire the additional competencies to enable them to achieve a dual CCT in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine and for them in most cases training will take a further year (ST3-7).
The JRCPTB has detailed information on the curriculum and assessment for endocrinology and diabetes.
Detailed entry requirements and all essential and desirable criteria are listed in the person specification 2017 for endocrinology and diabetes ST3.
All 2017 person specifications can be found on the NHS specialty training website. Please note that these documents are updated every year in the autumn before the recruitment round opens.
This information is correct at the time of writing. Full and accurate details of training pathways are available from medical royal colleges, local education and training boards (LETBs) or the GMC.
Getting in tips
These tips will give you valuable experience to add to your CV. Whether you're a medical student, foundation trainee or doing your core specialty training, there's information below to help you.
- Speak to doctors already working in Endocrinology and Diabetes – ask them about their careers, and what they see as the rewards and challenges of their work.
- Take every opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Join a specialist society, eg join the Society for Endocrinology or Young Diabetologists and Endocrinologists Forum and consider becoming a Student Ambassador. Specialist societies often offer member benefits (particularly for students and undifferentiated trainees) such as grants for conference attendance, journal access, and networking opportunities. They are also a great source of careers advice, and can help you navigate your way through the training pathway.
- Consider undertaking a special study module, project, audit or case report in endocrinology and diabetes.
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- join your university medical society
- attend conferences for medical students – many are free – this will give you an opportunity to network and meet your future colleagues
- get involved with the GMC (General Medical Council), eg medical students can participate in visits to medical schools as part of the GMC's quality assurance process
- consider becoming a student member of the BMA (the British Medical Association is the trade union and professional association for doctors and provides careers advice)
- make your specialty decisions in good time so that you can test it out before committing yourself, eg by using hospital visits and clinical placements arranged as part of your course to ask questions and observe people at work
- choose the topic of your supervised research project carefully to test out your career thinking
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- remember your first priority is to demonstrate that you have developed the personal, learning, clinical, practical and management skills needed by all doctors
- think laterally when applying for rotations – vacancies may not be available in endocrinology and diabetes so apply for a rotation in a related field such as general internal medicine
- contact the Endocrinology and Diabetes education leads at medical schools in the UK for advice
- talk to your clinical and educational supervisors about particular areas of interest to explore
- use full placements to experience specialties that you might be interested in or apply for taster experiences if you can't get a placement, eg UKFPO provides advice on how to benefit from a taster week and the Young Diabetologists and Endocrinologists Forum organises taster evenings
- talk with your peers about their career ideas and experiences – you may be able to help each other
- listen to information and advice from more experienced doctors but make your own decisions
- taking part in a clinical audit is important for your development as a doctor but you may be able to choose an audit project related to a specialty that interests you
- ensure your Foundation e-portfolio has plenty of medical evidence and that this is kept properly up-to-date
- try to gain teaching and management experience
- look at competition ratios (ie the number of applicants to places) critically. Find out what is happening this year and spot any regional differences in competition ratios
- view the resources on the Foundation Programme website
- write case reports or make presentations (in acute medicine, for instance) with an endocrinology and diabetes focus
- enter essay prizes and competitions
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- ensure a good grounding in acute general medicine
- speak to consultants about what the role is like
- read as much information as you can on the websites of relevant professional bodies
- impress interviewers by showing that your interest in the specialty is intrinsically motivated, ie you are drawn to the work and not just attracted by admiration of someone you have shadowed (You will also be happier in your career in that specialty many years later!)
- be prepared to move to where the vacancies are
- study for the examinations for the membership of your chosen Royal College
- continue to develop your practical and academic expertise
- undertake a research project
- try to get some of your work published and present at national and international meetings
- join or start a Journal Club (a group who meet to critically evaluate academic research)
- teach junior colleagues
- take on any management opportunities you are offered


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I stepped on the scale this morning to see that I was back down to my lowest weight again! What a great feeling. Now I just need to keep this up so that it will count on WI day! :)
Today is our 4th Anniversary! It's hard to believe that 4 years have passed already. It really does get better every year. :) I couldn't have asked for a better husband. (I love you!! Happy Anniversary!)
Hubby didn't want to wait until tonight to exchange gifts. lol So we did that first thing. He really liked what I got him, so that made me happy! Of course he spoiled me again! He got me a new scarf and gloves. I'm in the market for a new winter coat since mine doesn't fit me anymore- so now I can find a coat to match my new scarf! :) It's very cute!
Fun fact: Hubby and I had planned on getting married in a rose garden- an absolutely beautiful place. But the day turned out to be very cold and there was a chance of rain- so we had to move it to our reception place- which was a fire station! So we got married in a fire station- how many people can say that? :)
For breakfast this morning, I had a slice of homemade whole wheat toast topped with PB and banana along with a cup of 1% milk for 6 points.
Once again, I wasn't able to go back to bed because I had a big test to study for! Kind of funny, my first test was on my birthday and now the second test is on our anniversary. I'll hope that this will bring good luck! haha While I studied, I sipped on Hazelnut Cream coffee with FF vanilla creamer for .5 point.
I studied for over an hour and I started to get to the point where I just couldn't do it anymore, so I read blogs for about 20 minutes. I feel like I am so far behind right now, so sorry if I haven't commented lately! :(
On the way to school, I drank a peach smoothie for 3 points.
In my first class, I had my test. It went about the same as last time. I wasn't sure how I did on that one either and I ended up with an A, so I'm hoping for the same on this one! The professor let us go after the short test, so I headed down to the union and got some veggies with a little bit of dip for .5 point.
The second class was the one where I had to read my paper. It went fine- uncomfortable, but I made it through and I'm glad it's over!
I headed home and cooked up lunch quickly. I didn't know what to have, so I had the same thing as yesterday with some gorgonzola crackers for a total of 5 points.
I had a No Pudge! brownie for dessert for 2 points.
And I was feeling snacky and hungry so I had some snack mix for 4 points.
And that made me full! Look what I received in the mail today- FINALLY:
So I had to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte for 1.5 points.
My short work day went quickly and everything went pretty smoothly!
When hubby got home we left for our planned 5k. We had exactly 3.1 miles left to meet our 25 mile goal today! Don't ask how that worked out? lol. Here we are pre-run! His hat is one of the gifts I gave him today. :)
It was another gorgeous day for running. We ran the 4th of July 5k route in town. It took us 44:08 to complete. I burned 642 calories- Gotta love that!! The 5k's are still hard for me, but I can tell they are getting a little easier. I don't think my time will improve until I lose more weight- but who knows? We met that 25 mile goal though!!! WHOOHOO!!!
When we got home- I got right to cooking supper. I made a HG recipe for the first time- Teriyaki Shrimp and Slaw Stir Fry. I wasn't impressed with this one! This is the first recipe out of her cookbooks we didn't LOVE. I also had 1/2 a sandwich thin topped with whipped chive cream cheese for 6 points.
We also split a bottle of Trader Joe's Blueberry soda for 1.5 points- This stuff is so good!
For dessert, I had a serving of Dulce de Leche ice cream for 4 points.
Overall, I did pretty well today! I ended up using 3 weekly points. It's been a great day today and I'm happy that tomorrow is Finally Friday!!!
Now we just have to get packed for our little weekend getaway… :)


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Issue 59 August 2009
Translated as 'the destitute', these are people who do not have anything, and who are in need of asking others for food, clothing and shelter.
For the past 25 years, Islamic Relief has been at the forefront of distributing zakat to the 'masakeen', distributing alms across the world to millions of grateful beneficiaries.
Reporting back from the field is important to those at Islamic Relief. The international charity informs donors where their money has been spent and what their intentions have practically realised in helping the world's poorest.
Islamic Relief's Zakat reports tell of how British Muslim money kept a camp of 150,000 Chechens alive for many years while war raged in their homeland. They tell of the homes and schools reconstructed in Kashmir after the 2007 earthquake, the water projects in the deserts of Africa, and the education of children in Somalia. They also tell us of the Feeding Centre in Niger that treats malnourished children.
Click the links below to read about each of the eight beneficiaries of Zakat.>
The Masakeen - 'the destitute' <
Fuqaraa - 'the needy or poor'
Amil' Zakah - 'the alms collectors'
Fi sabi `Lillah - 'in the path of God'
Gharimun - 'people burdened with debt'
Ibn as'Sabil - 'the wayfarers'
Riqab - 'people in bondage or slavery'
Mu'Allaf - 'those who have inclined towards Islam'
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Updating your planning processes: 10 key areas to consider
Planning, budgeting and forecasting are three of the most valuable activities in the management of your university's performance. Each planning-forecasting cycle is an opportunity to increase understanding into what makes your institution tick, enabling more accurate modelling and increasingly better decision making.
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American Apparel clearly answers the question we asked in our recent 50 naughty ads that cross the line cluster. Yes, the excessive use of skin and sex in advertising will go on in 2009. In fact, by the look of things, advertisers might not only push the envelope, they might just tear the whole thing to pieces.
Having landed quite a few spots in that cluster, American Apparel tries to stay on the forefront of sleazy advertising with two new ads that are being exclusively displayed at Debauchette and Last Night Party.
The ad at Debauchette does not really break any new grounds. It uses adult film star Charlotte Stokely as a model, illustrating how much fun it is to play with the zipper in the American Apparel Zipper-Front Bodysuit.
The ad displayed at Last Night Party, however, tries to push things a bit too far by showing a model 'loving herself' with the help of a Hitachi Magic Wand Massager, which is sold at American Apparel.
But before you start your outcries of sexism (I do not think the ads are sexist, they are merely sleazy), you have to know that the creative direction and photography of both ads is by Kyung Chung--a female.
American Apparel Starts 2009 with a Bang
References: debauchette & lastnightsparty


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You'll find Old West landmarks, like Tombstone, Arizona and The Alamo, a Texas mission and famous battle, plus tributes to the people like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Daniel Boone, and Sam Houston who made those sites famous. And then there was Samuel Colt who made the American Wild West into what we know it today just by developing a gun. This is American history at its finest. Learn about the rough life a western cowboy and how he tended his cattle on the wide open range and how he wore his cowboy boots, cowboy chaps and bandana while working.
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Here at homewood Woodworking machinery Ltd we sell Combination Machines (Universal machines) throughout the UK and Sussex. Combination Machines are designed to give the user all the woodworking machines that are most commonly used in a average woodworking machine workshop. Combination Machines are normally sold in 2, 3, 4 or 5 functions combining Saw, Spindle, Planer, thicknesser and morticer functions to give the user a space saving Woodworking machine workshop. Popular Combination Machines are the Robland LX310 (now the HX310), Rojek KPS310A, Startrite RLX 310 (lurum rlx 310), Lurum optal 26, and Charnwood W600


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Massage Courses in Sydney
Brandon Raynor's School of Massage and Natural Therapies has been offering Raynor massage courses in Sydney since 1997. Since our humble beginnings teaching massage in Bondi Beach, we have grown to teach around the world
Learn To Massage
Our massage school in Sydney is unlike any other massage school in Australia. Brandon developed our massage courses with the beginner student in mind. Our courses are hands-on and practical, designed to get you massaging from day one. You will learn how to detect muscle tension and blocked energy in each individual patient's body. Over our series of three courses, we will teach you how to trace problems back to their source rather than just treating them locally. For more information on these principles, please read more about Raynor massage, and chi.
This is what we strive to teach in our short and intensive massage courses. We respect your time. We know that you are busy and don't want to waste time and money with filler subjects that are irrelevant. Instead our massage courses aim to teach only the most important skills and techniques that you need to become a confident and effective massage therapist ready to help others immediately.
Learn From Experience
Brandon Raynor brings more than 24 years of experience in the field of massage therapy and natural medicine, including five diplomas in the healing arts, into creating these courses. Each course was methodically designed to encompass the essence and best techniques from all major massage styles around the world. This includes Brandon's extensive training and experience in many fields of massage such as Japanese shiatsu massage, Thai massage, Hawaiian massage, Ayurvedic massage from India, Swedish massage, Remedial massage, Deep Tissue massage and Sports massage.
Brandon has collated and expanded this knowledge into one well-rounded style referred to as Raynor Massage. The holistic and deep tissue bodywork we are known for has been extremely effective in restoring health to Raynor massage clients around the world.
Holistic Bodywork
We train you to work with the whole body, mind and soul in order to restore a client to wellness. A client may be getting headaches but the real problem with that person may be tightness in their hands which travels up the arms into the neck and into the head causing headaches. We will teach you how to get to the source of this muscle tension and relieve it by developing an understanding of how the body functions in a holistic manner. You will also learn a variety of techniques from the world's most renowned massage styles.
A massage that can actually release deep seated chronic tension and free the body's subtle energies on this deepest level works wonders with both emotional and physical ailments, as many emotional problems actually have physical manifestations in various parts of the body. Our cutting edge approach to deep therapeutic massage can assist in healing emotional disturbances, back pain, various injuries, repetitive strain injury, pinched nerves, sciatica, muscular spasms, aches, pain, stiffness, migraines, arthritis, scoliosis, and some forms of immobility.
We teach holistic bodywork massage in an affordable way so you are receiving value for your time and money. If you would like to learn more, then view this quick comparison of the Diploma of Raynor Massage to Government Accredited Diplomas of Remedial Massage.
Our training is enriching and of real value to our students' careers and therapeutic practice. If you'd like to learn more, then scroll down to read reviews from past students.
Courses Scheduled In Sydney
Unfortunately we don't have any massage courses scheduled in Sydney for the remainder of the year, however we do have courses coming up on the Sunshine Coast and around the world. You can also request us to come and teach a massage course in Sydney. In order to travel for a custom course, we usually require a minimum of 4 people. See group packages for more details.
If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us to learn more about when we'll be holding our next massage course in Sydney.
Natural Therapies Courses
We also offer courses that teach other natural therapies. Have a look at our Wholefood Nutrition course, Vegan Nutrition Course, Herbal Medicine course, Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine, Flower Essences, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology course and Naturopathy course. Most of these are correspondence courses you can complete at your own pace.
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Raynor Massage Certificate Course
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Our 5 day Raynor Massage Certificate Course teaches students all the basics of Raynor massage. No previous experience is necessary to take this course, so it is a great place for beginners to start. This short massage course is highly recommended for people wanting to massage friends and family, although it will also qualify you to start practicing as a therapist.
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Raynor Massage Diploma Course
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Our 10 day Raynor Massage Diploma Course includes the 5 day Raynor Massage Certificate Course. Our students begin by learning how to give a therapeutic massage over the first 5 days, we then build on this foundation by teaching more advanced techniques and knowledge. From joint mobilisation techniques to reflexology and aromatherapy, this course gives you everything you need to massage effectively. We recommend this course to prospective students who would like to practice as professional massage therapists.
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Our 5 day Raynor Advanced Practitioners Diploma Course covers the additional aspects of Raynor massage which make it into an art form. Our students will shift their focus to emotional release work, enhancing your rhythm and flow as a therapist, massage strategy and diagnosis. This class is only open to graduates of the Raynor Massage Diploma Course.
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The following fees are effective for courses starting September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Academic-related fees are exempt from the Federal Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.). G.S.T. is added to all other goods and services, for example, workshops, some publications, self-help seminars, and Athabasca University promotional sales items.
Post-Masters Certificate in Counselling
|Program application fee (non-refundable) required each time a person applies:
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1The PMCC Course Tuition fees now include a Learning Resource fee of $75 per course. It is included in this calculation and is non-refundable. This calculation does not include the Athabasca University Graduate Students Association (AUGSA) fee of $13 per credit.
|Program fee per 3-credit course (non-refundable)
|Program fee per 6-credit course (non-refundable)
|Total Program fee (non-refundable)2
Estimated program tuition cost (2019-2020):
The total tuition cost for a student living in Canada who takes all courses from Athabasca University, over a one-year period, would be $7,602 ($1,425 x 4 = $5,700, three-credit course equivalents, plus program fees for 3 semesters = $1,902 for a total of $7,602). Application, Admission and Art Therapy specialization fees are not included in the above calculation.
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