text: http://www.mid-day.com/opinion/2012/mar/270312-opinion-Gilgit-Baltistan-The-forgotten-Kashmir.htm In an interview last week, head of Indian army's Northern Command said that there are 1,000-1,500 Chinese soldiers "looking at some dams and bridges in the Northern Areas". The region is strategically important as the Karakoram Highway linking China to Pakistan passes through it. Although Northern Areas is a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, they are not part of the so-called 'Azad Kashmir'. While most Indians are ignorant of the status of the Northern Areas, Kashmiri youth are no better informed. In a survey conducted by IRIIS among Kashmiri urban youth last year, 58 per cent respondents didn't know the status of Northern Areas. In fact, no one can get that answer right because Northern Areas has a very ambiguous status. After Pakistan government enacted the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order in August 2009, Northern Areas came to be formally known as Gilgit-Baltistan. The region now has an elected assembly and a council headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. This council wields all the powers and controls, the resources and revenue accrued from the region. In any case, the so-called regional government is under the overall control of the federal ministry of the Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan in Islamabad. But Gilgit-Baltistan or Northern Areas do not find any mention in the Pakistani constitution: it is neither independent nor does it have a provincial status. This huge territory, more than six times the size of 'Azad Kashmir' and part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, has been under Pakistan's control since November 4, 1947 when the British Commander of Gilgit Scouts, Major Brown declared accession to Pakistan. The region was then named 'The Northern Areas of Pakistan' and put under the direct control of Islamabad, distinct from the Pakistan-occupied 'Azad Kashmir'. The inhabitants of the region believe that their unique ethno-cultural and religious identity has been threatened after their annexation to Pakistan. First, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, in the 1970s, abrogated the State Subject Rule -- the law that until then protected the local demographic composition -- to facilitate Pakistani Sunnis to acquire land and settle in the region. This single order damaged the social fabric and provoked sectarian feuds that continue to simmer till this day. Later, the ethnic composition of the region was tampered with by the Zia-ul-Haq-sponsored anti-Shia forces; the number of Shias in this region have since reduced drastically. Pakistani establishment-led Shia-Sunni and Shia-Nurbakshi riots caused extreme socio-political polarisation in Skardu in the early 1980s. But a permanent trust deficit was created in May 1988 when tribal Lashkars, after receiving a nod of approval from General Zia, abducted local women and massacred thousands of Shias in Gilgit. In the recent years, many Taliban who escaped from Swat and adjoining areas have found shelter among Sunni extremists in Gilgit. More than 300 suspected terrorists were expelled from Gilgit in October 2008, highlighting fears that the Taliban has a strong presence in the region. The massacre of Shia pilgrims in Kohistan in February this year, while they were on their way back to Gilgit-Baltistan, points to the dangers of Talibanisation. At least 16 Shias were identified, forced to disembark from the bus and brutally shot to death in Kohistan by the Sunni extremist group, Jundallah. The situation, exacerbated by growing involvement of China and exploitation of this natural resource-rich region by Islamabad, has given rise to some nationalist groups. Claiming to represent an 'oppressed people' owing to sectarianism, intolerance, poverty, terrorist camps and exploitation of resources, groups such as the Balawaristan National Front have explicitly defined their goal as 'freedom from Pakistan's illegal occupation.' India can no longer be oblivious to continued Pakistani designs to alter the unique ethno-nationalist and religious character of a territory that legally belongs to India. Along with the government, Indian civil society groups need to highlight the violation of the basic human rights of the population of Gilgit-Baltistan, who are de jure citizens of India. After all, the parliamentary resolution of 1994 had reaffirmed that the region is a "part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession to it in 1947."


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Monthly Archives: December 2009
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What Were They Thinking?
Okay, let's all think this through before we make a quick decision.
- We have an 18 foot sailboat named Cielo.
- We have no sailing experience.
- We have very little food and water.
- We have no reliable source of communication.
- However, we do have a cell phone.
- It is night, approximately 9 pm.
- There is a small craft warning in place and heavy seas and gale force winds are expected.
- But we don't know that because we didn't check the weather.
Okay folks, we've made our list and checked it twice. I think we are ready.
All in favor say aye! The vote is unanimous.
We are leaving Mayport, Florida and headed for Jamaica.
If you think the above scenario sounds preposterous, think again, it is exactly what happened in early December. Luckily, once again it was the U. S. Coast Guard along with vessels in the area monitoring the ongoing rescue, that led to a happy ending rather than a potential disaster.
The Coast Guard is using this case as an example to educate all mariners that being prepared for possible maritime emergencies will save your life. The close coordination between good Samaritan vessels, Coast Guard operation watchstanders and rescue crews were pivotal in the successful rescue of these boaters. Always have a working VHF radio aboard your vessel and monitor it continually. Before ever getting underway, assess the risks, check the weather and file a float plan. Being prepared will save your life.
To read the whole story go to: http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-rescue-illustrates-importance-of-safe-boating-practices/2009/12/03/
For more information on boating and boating safety visit http://boatsafe.com
Filed under Boat Operation, Boating Safety, The Boating Environment
Test Your Own Nautical Know How – The Answer
On December 18, 2009 an article was published featuring the barkentine, Gazela, sailing vessel.
Toward the end of that article the question was posed: "What are those furry, caterpillar looking things attached to the rigging called?"
Frank correctly identified the purpose but not the nautical name.
"Baggy Wrinkle" is chafing gear fashioned out of old hemp rope and wound on the mast shrouds to protect the sails from damage.
Below, Boston University Students are learning to make Baggy Wrinkle.
The above photo is courtesy of Vernon Doucette, Boston University. It was taken during the BU Summer Term 2000 Program, Maritime History in the Atlantic World, conducted aboard Tall Ship Rose in August, 2000. For more on the Rose visit http://www.tallshiprose.org/
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Yard Patrol Craft – YP
If you read the December 14 post, "The Most Boats Win…and So Can You", the question was asked "What does the YP in the YP class Navy vessels stand for?"
One of our readers, Todd, came up with the correct answer, Yard Patrol.
Todd, please send your snail mail address to me at email@example.com and we will get your Nautical Know How "BoatSafe" tee-shirt on its way to you.
Meanwhile some further information on the Yard Patrol Craft follows courtesy of the United States Navy Fact Sheet.
Yard Patrol craft are used for training and for research purposes.
The YPs are used to teach familiarization with water craft, Basic Damage Control and underway instruction of Basic to Advanced Seamanship and Navigation. Yard Patrol craft provide realistic, at-sea training in navigation and seamanship for midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and candidates at Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, Fla. These craft can cruise for 1400 nautical miles at 12 knots for five days without refueling.
The YPs are used at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, Wash., to measure mobile underwater target and torpedo radiated noise plus ambient water noise conditions; serve as a platform for deployment of suspended, stationary, in-water acoustic targets during on-range torpedo proof and test operations; deployment of countermeasure emulator during torpedo operations; and deployment of oceanographic measurement instrumentation to determine seawater conductivity and temperature at the depth(s) of interest.
The new Training Patrol Craft (YP) are designated the YP 703 class. The general craft characteristics of the YP 703 class emphasize habitability, training areas, hull structure, integrated bridge, maneuverability, propulsion plant configuration, and, for training purposes only, simulated Underway Replenishment. The main and auxiliary systems and electronics are state-of-the art, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf equipment. Design, construction, and selection of systems, sub-systems, and equipment along with associated software are consistent with reduced Total Ownership Cost and shall facilitate system maintenance and periodic upgrades.
The primary mission of the Training Patrol Craft (YP) is to provide the midshipmen professional training course with practical training afloat on a robust platform to conduct professional development in a safe shipboard environment equipped with systems essential to modern seamanship and navigation. Such training is designed to develop within midshipmen the abilities of an Officer-of the Deck, a proficiency in navigation, and a working knowledge of afloat operations.
|General Characteristics, YP 676 and YP 696 classes
|Primary Function: Training.
|Builder: Peterson Builders (YP 676 through 682)
Marinette Marine (YP 683 through 700)
Differences between the YP 676 class and the YP 696 class are only minor configuration changes.
|Propulsion: 12V-71N Detroit diesel engines, 2 propellers, horsepower rating 437 shaft horsepower @ 2,100 RPM.
|Length: Overall: 108 feet (32.9 meters); Waterline Length: 102 feet (31.1 meters).
|Beam: 24 feet (7.3 meters).
|Draft: 8 feet (1.9 meters).
|Speed: 12 knots (19.6 km/hr).
|Range: 1800 nautical miles (3300 km).
Hull Material: Wood hull, aluminum superstructure.
|Crew: Officers: 2 Enlisted: 4; Safe Capacity: 50 people.
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Towns & Villages - North Dartmoor
North Dartmoor tends to be more rugged and wild than some other areas, which makes it a wonderful habitat for much of the flora and fauna found less commonly elsewhere.
A fair part of the north moor can be rather boggy and requires perhaps a little more care than some of the more southern regions, but the rewards can be some of the most stunning scenery!
Main towns and villages up on the northern area include Okehampton, South Tawton, Sticklepath, Sourton, Meldon, South Zeal, Belstone, Hatherleigh, Lydford and Whiddon Down.
Although most of this area is common land and open for access there are several military ranges, so it is important to check for firing dates and time before setting out on a walk. www.gov.uk/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme


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Death toll in storms sweeping South increases to 5
Rosalie, Ala. — Suspected tornadoes swept across parts of Alabama and Tennessee early Wednesday, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen as severe storms dropped heavy rains on the drought-stricken South.
Dozens of buildings were reported damaged or destroyed.
Three people were killed and one person critically injured in a mobile home after an apparent twister hit the small northern Alabama town of Rosalie, Jackson County Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen said.
Shirley Knight, whose family owns a small propane business in the area, said the storm crashed in on them in the middle of the night. Daybreak revealed mangled sheets of metal, insulation and a ladder hanging in trees.
"We had a plaza, a service station and several buildings connected together, and it's all gone," said Knight, adding that the storm also destroyed a church and damaged buildings at a nearby Christmas tree farm.
The same storm apparently hit a closed day care center in the community of Ider, injuring seven people, including three children who had left their mobile home to seek shelter, said Anthony Clifton, DeKalb County emergency management director.
The twisters were reported across several counties in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, National Weather Service meteorologist Lauren Nash said.
An apparent tornado was responsible for the death of a husband and wife in southern Tennessee's Polk County, while an unknown number of others were injured, said Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Dean Flener. No further details were immediately available.
The storms tore through just as firefighters began to get raging wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, under control after flames wiped out hundreds of buildings, including homes, and in Alabama dumped more than 2 inches of rain in areas that had been parched by months of drought.
Tornadoes and hail also were reported Tuesday in Louisiana and Mississippi. The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, counted six confirmed tornadoes so far in the areas of the state it monitors.
Despite dozens of tornado warnings, Mississippi authorities said no one was injured in that state, but six homes were reported destroyed in one southeastern county.
Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley said he came upon a UPS truck that was blown onto its side and hit a pickup truck.
The Storm Forecast Center in Norman, Oklahoma, issued a tornado watch from southeast Louisiana to northwest Georgia as a line of severe storm moved southeast Wednesday morning.
National Weather Service offices in Louisiana and Alabama planned to send crews out Wednesday to survey the path of the storms and damage.
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Digital wallets have seen a huge uptick in transactions after the government's demonetisation move late last year. "With the government promoting a cashless economy and boost being given to various digital payment systems, a need is felt to develop a framework for security of various PPIs operating in the country." Every digital wallet player should publish privacy policy and the terms and conditions for use of the payment systems operated by it in simple language, capable of being understood by a reasonable person, on its website and the app, the draft rules said.
"The privacy policy shall include the following details -information collected directly from the customer and information collected otherwise, uses of the information, period of retention of information, purposes for which information can be disclosed and the recipients, sharing of information with law enforcement agencies, security practices and procedures," the draft guidelines said.
The government has also suggested every digital wallet company appoint a chief grievance officer, whose details should be prominently made available on their websites. The guidelines say that issues should get resolved within a month of being flagged, and that the officer in charge shall act within 36 hours of the complaint coming in.
Digital wallet players have been asked to gear up on the technology front so as to prevent hacking of their platforms along with following adequate due diligence procedures and identification of users prior to on-boarding them onto their respective platforms. These companies will also have to establish a mechanism for monitoring, handling and follow-up of cyber incidents and breaches.


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Wonder what might be if I'd missed this one
Ask me what I ate for dinner last night and I'm hard-pressed to answer. Life is busy. Distractions are endless. That little digital box in my pocket keeps my mind from committing to memory just about everything. It's a helpful little convenience and a curse. Maybe I'm getting old. But I'm guessing a few others might feel the same. It's a symptom of the times.
But then there are old memories. Why do those stick? For me, they are few. But the ones that have managed to hang around for this party called my life are powerful. And one of the strongest happened almost a half a century ago.
Back on 46th street my folks did what many did in the 60's. They sought the American dream. My dad worked at the local Harvester building tractors. My mom tended to me and my sister and the house. They both made a home for us. A pair of young twenty-somethings, and they did pretty well at it for a time. From my 50+ year old self that seems like babies raising babies. But that was the way it was back then. It was golden.
They built a brand new split-level at the base of a hill on a corner lot in a new subdivision. Everything was clean and shiny. Concrete streets were crisp and un-weathered. What few trees and shrubs were there were small. Even the street signs were bright and straight. Kids in the neighborhood were all my age.
Our backyard butted up against the Dougherty house. Shelly and her older sister, Betsy lived there. I couldn't tell you their parents' names. They weren't the ones I came calling to come out and play about every day. Since we were at the bottom of the hill they could see right into our house. My mom liked her privacy so it didn't take long before my dad put up a big privacy fence. It made the lower level cozy, but didn't do too much for shielding us from curious neighbors spying into the second story.
On that second level we had a tiny deck right outside the kitchen back door. It was like a bird's perch for me. I would sit on the steps and look out over the neighborhood back yards all rising up the hill. For me, that was thee place.
Not too long after the fence went up so did a limestone raised bed garden. It backed right up to that fence. I remember it having a couple of levels. The slope was steep. Maybe the engineer in my dad figured the fence needed a little buttressing. Whatever the reason it was cool. From my short vantage point that corner of the back yard was a wonder-world to me. Between the tall-tower legs of the deck and the massive height of the fence a shady play land flourished. You had to look straight up to see sky. The fence was stained brown and I pretended it was a forest of tree trunks. The limestone wall was like shale on a mountain slope. Cool things happened there, in my imagination.
But the strongest memory that came from that place was the garden. Within the terraced limestone my mom planted. She planted tomatoes and peppers and carrots. I remember marigolds and petunias lined the edge. And monarchs, I remember monarchs and all sorts of butterflies that visited the backyard. For the life of me, I don't know how she got anything to grow in that mountainous, shady crevasse along the backyard fence, but she did. And I even got to plant. I had one plant, a tomato. It was mine to tend. And it turned into a monster.
Throughout the summer I played with Shelly. We had imaginary adventures in the narrow nook between the garden and the house. We'd run out, past the tall deck legs, across a little cement patio, past the garage and into a side yard that opened up into glorious sky. The light was so much stronger there. How my tomato ever survived the deep forest of the back yard is a mystery.
But it did. And on a late August afternoon my memory happened.
The thing that is strongest is the sensation. Not the sight, not the smell, not the feel, not any of it individually, but all of it collectively, including me.
In that moment I was it and it was I.
And the mingling of it
with me
was everything.
It was a singular moment. One of those moments that instantly becomes part of you. And it never leaves. It's an exchange of experience between inner and outer that melds completely. It is folded into ones being, and ever after, influences and guides a person into the future. It's the connecting between the external world of experience and the inner soul of life. In an instant it melded so completely that I can recall it today as if it happened 5 minutes ago.
That nature mind meld happened while I was perched on top the two steps of the tall deck. I liked sitting there better than chairs because the risers were perfect for my small self. I could tuck my knees up near my belly. There I could look out onto back yards or look down what seemed like a mile to the little concrete patio below. But in this particular moment I was doing neither. There was no neighborhood. There was no Shelly, no mountain, no shady crevasse, no butterflies. There was only "us". And the "us" was I. And the "I" was all. And the "all" was all energy mingling, traveling up a pathway, making a connection, showering with zesty, tingling energy. Zap, pizz, sweet, juice almighty. I'm overwhelmed.
What's all this hubbub about, you ask?
The first bite
of the first tomato
off the first tomato plant
I ever planted.
That's what.
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Today is a day where I feel a sense of pride. Why? Because today, I had the pleasure of announcing the expansion of The
Having traveled the world and witnessed the transformation safe water access can begin, it's moments like these that make me feel fortunate to lead part of a company that champions solutions to global water challenges. RAIN also holds a special place in my heart as I led
I am also proud to share that this year we will meet RAIN's initial goal to bring safe water access to 2 million people across the continent by end of 2015. An accomplishment that we share with our more than 140 partners, including Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Our ability to work together has empowered 2,000 communities through WASH programs in 37 African countries – helping lift people out of poverty and giving African communities more opportunity for prosperity and progress in the years to come.
In addition to improving safe water access for 6 million Africans, RAIN partners aim to economically empower up to 250,000 women and youth; promote health and hygiene in thousands of communities, schools, and health centers; and return up to 18.5 billion liters of water to nature and communities.
Access to safe water remains a luxury to millions of people in Africa. As one of the continent's largest employers, we have a responsibility and opportunity to institute programs that can positively impact Africa's acute water situation.
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This GMS Flash Alert focuses on several developments concerning Romania's Fiscal Code that took effect in January 2016, including a new information statement, Form 402; changes to the time-frame for being subject to taxation on one's worldwide income; and new penalties for undeclared taxable income.
This GMS Flash Alert focuses on several developments concerning Romania's Fiscal Code that took effect in January 2016, including a new information statement, Form 402; changes to the time-frame for being subject to taxation on one's worldwide income; and new penalties for undeclared taxable income.1
Individuals subject to taxation in Romania, their employers, and their tax service providers need to be aware of the new information reporting obligations with respect to Form 402. There is much detailed information that must be gathered and reported in the Form. Extra time and effort may be necessary to fulfill this new compliance obligation. Moreover, the deadline for this year is fast approaching: 29 February 2016. Failure to submit timely and accurately could result in the imposition of fines and penalties. Therefore, concerned parties should take the necessary steps immediately.
In addition, employers bringing employees into Romania, as well as the employees themselves, should take note of the changed rules around the taxation of worldwide income. Rather than becoming subject to worldwide income taxation upon the second consecutive year that taxpayers meet the residence test, they will become taxable on worldwide income as of the date they become resident. This will have implications for tax declarations as well as tax costs.
Effective this year, a new information statement, Form 402 is required with respect to salaries and similar income, including directors' fees2, earned in Romania by individuals resident in other European Union (EU) member states.3 This Form, introduced by the National Agency for Fiscal Administration, is required to enable cooperation between the tax administrations of the EU member states, within the meaning of EU Directive 2014/107/EU on the mandatory automatic exchange of information.
Who Is Required to Submit Form 402?
All entities that have paid salaries or other similar remuneration, including directors' fees, for services rendered in Romania to residents of other EU member states must file Form 402.
When to Submit Form 402?
Form 402 must be submitted in electronic format, no later than the last day of February of the current year for the previous year. According to information on the National Tax Authority's Web site, the first reporting year is 2015 and consequently the deadline for submitting the statements for this period is 29 February 2016.
A high level of detail is required to complete Form 402. For example, entities are required to include details about the type of income/remuneration derived (e.g., salaries, allowances / remuneration of managers, directors or board members, amounts from net profit, bonuses, commissions, fees, loyalty allowances, relocation allowances, benefits-in-kind, indemnities, etc.), the tax treatment of each type of income/remuneration, and whether these amounts have been included in the monthly tax returns.
Foreign individuals who meet the residence test will be liable to Romanian personal income tax on their worldwide income as of the date they become residents.4
This change eliminates an important exception according to which such individuals become liable to Romanian personal income tax on their worldwide income only starting the second consecutive year in which the residence test was met.
For principal tax obligations undeclared or incorrectly declared, the tax authorities will assess penalties of 0.08 percent per day from the day following the due date up to the date of settlement of the amount due.5 Such penalties are increased by 100 percent if the main tax obligations have resulted from tax evasion acts.
Currently a tax amnesty law is in force which provides for the cancellation, under certain conditions, of 100 percent of the late payment penalties and of a 54.2 percent share of late payment interest related to tax obligations due as at 30 September 2015. The tax amnesty is available for a limited period (the principal debt should be paid by the end of March 2016 at the latest) and it encourages full voluntary disclosure.
Given this window of opportunity offered by the tax authorities for the tax amnesty, any non-compliance identified (failure to declare taxable income) in the future will be severely punished by applying the penalty of non-declaration mentioned above.
1 For prior coverage, see GMS Flash Alert 2015-131, 30 October 2015.
2 This would also include compensation to members of an Executive Board or Supervisory Board.
3 Order no. 2727/2015 regarding the approval of the model and content of certain informative statements (the "Order") has been published in Monitorul Oficial (Official Journal of Romania), no. 0924 of 14 December 2015. For the published laws and other statutory instruments of Romania (in Romanian), see the Web site for Monitorul Oficial.
4 Law no. 227/2015 on the Fiscal Code (the "New Fiscal Code") has been published in Monitorul Oficial (Official Journal of Romania) no. 688 of 10 September 2015.
5 Law no. 207/2015 on the Fiscal Procedure Code has been published in Monitorul Oficial (Official Journal of Romania) no 547 of 23 July 2015.
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Playing tonight at Catch
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
We're playing tonight at Catch, 22 Kingsland Road (clever). We have played there so many times that the bar staff roll their eyes when we turn up. Lots of other bands playing ("as per") and Blood Red Shoes DJing (not "as per") after our set. It's going to be good. Craig designed the poster and we'll have special riso printed versions of the posters to sell at the gig and maybe online afterwards.
Please note: Our next gig after this is on Halloween at a little place called "Catch" on Kingsland Road. We will be playing a bunch of Fugazi songs, which means we will be appealing (or annoying) a wider demographic of people than ever before.
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Excellence in Data Science
The Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science is sponsored by the University of Technology Sydney.
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The University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science is awarded to an individual or team who have made either breakthrough discoveries in data science or a significant impact with their research into data science.
The dramatic growth of data in every conceivable industry from oceanography to market research has led to data science emerging as a field of critical importance. Data science research drives powerful innovation and entrepreneurship, presenting new ways of producing evidence-based decision making and transformation.
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science is intended to encourage and motivate data science related researchers and practitioners to make either breakthrough discoveries in data science or a significant impact with their research into data science.
UTS is committed to research, innovation and the dissemination of knowledge of public value; and defined by its support for the economic, social and cultural prosperity of the community the university serves.
Through this Eureka Prize, UTS hopes to encourage and promote breakthroughs, collaborations and partnerships with academia, industry, government and the professions to make a difference to society through the realm of big data.
Judging criteria
Entries should specifically address how the work entered meets the following judging criteria:
- Breakthrough in the theory of data science related research.
- Effectiveness of algorithms in the data science research.
- Outstanding and novel applications of the data science research.
- Significance of impact data science research has had on societal issues including health, social and economic wellbeing in Australia.
- Evidenced, publicly-accessible contributions to advancing data science theory, practice, implementation and capacity-building.
Prize specific conditions of entry
The prize is open to individuals and teams of up to six (6) people. For entries involving more than six people, you will need to decide upon a team name and one team leader.
Activity entered for this prize must have been undertaken no more than five (5) years prior to the closing date of entries.
Activity entered must have been undertaken as a single research project.
Activity entered for this prize must have been published in one or more internationally respected, externally-refereed scientific journal(s), book(s) or equivalent electronic publication(s).
General conditions of entry - Research & Innovation prizes
Entrants can either enter themselves or be nominated by others. If an entrant is nominated it is important they have the opportunity to provide input to the documentation in support of their nomination.
Activity entered for this prize must have been undertaken in Australia or its territories (as defined by the Australian Government).
For a team entry, the team leader must be either a) an Australian citizen, b) an Australian permanent resident, or c) a New Zealand citizen who was resident in Australia, at the time the research entered was undertaken. Members of the team do not have to fulfil these requirements; however, they must have resided predominantly in Australia at the time the activity entered was undertaken. For an entry that is not a team, entrant must be an a) Australian citizen, b) Australian permanent resident or c) New Zealand citizen residing in Australia, at the time the activity entered was undertaken.
To be eligible, entries must contain at least two (2) Assessor reports. Assessor reports should be signed and dated by the assessor (electronic signature is acceptable), and include name, position and full contact details of the assessor (a letterhead including these details is sufficient). NOTE: Judges rely on Assessor reports to provide additional perspective and informed opinion on entries. Therefore, Assessors should not be personally or directly involved in the activity entered in this prize.
Entry forms must be submitted online and include one attachment containing all supporting documentation by 7pm AEST Friday 3 May 2019. Any entries received after 7pm AEST Friday 3 May 2019 will not be considered. Entries with incomplete sets of supporting documentation, as per the 'How to Enter' section, will not be considered. Submitted material will not be returned. Hard-copy applications will not be considered.
The activity entered or nominated for this prize may not be entered or nominated for another Australian Museum Eureka Prize in the same year.
A project that has been awarded an Australian Museum Eureka Prize in the past cannot be entered again. Non-winning finalist activity is eligible for re-entry, so long as it meets all other conditions of entry.
The deliberations of the judging panel remain confidential. All recommendations and decisions taken are binding and final and no correspondence will be entered into on such matters.
The judges reserve the right not to award the prize if, in their view, the quality of entries is insufficiently meritorious.
Finalists will be asked to provide photos and a film outlining the work nominated for promotional purposes.
Information provided by the entrants in relation to the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes (including photos and films), may be used by the Australian Museum and/or UTS for promotional/publicity purposes. This may include, and is not restricted to, the information being used on websites, social media, printed material, advertisements, press releases etc. Entrants may also be asked to be involved in additional promotional activities.
Personal information provided to the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes can be used by the Australian Museum and UTS; however such use will only be in connection with the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
No entries will be received or considered after the close of entries. If you experience problems uploading your entry or have concerns about what has been uploaded, you must contact the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes on (02) 9320 6230 or email@example.com before the close of entries. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes cannot modify or add to an entry (including Assessor reports) after the close of entries.
Failure to meet all conditions of entry will automatically disqualify an entry.
How to enter
Prepare a single document [Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format] containing the following information:
a. Research summary: a brief description of the research entered, including objectives and results to date (two page maximum)
b. Judging criteria: a brief description of how the entrant's activity addresses each of the judging criteria (two page maximum)
c. CV: curriculum vitae of entrant(s) (maximum two pages per CV)
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e. Publication: include a copy of one (1) full text article about the research published in an internationally respected, externally-refereed scientific journal, book, or equivalent publication. Links to external sites will not be accepted.
NOTE: Entries with incomplete sets of supporting information will not be considered, and judges will only consider what has been provided within the parameters (e.g. two page maximum for each).
Submit an online entry form including uploading your supporting document by 7pm AEST Friday 3 May 2019.
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Come fly a kite! There will be contests, kite crafts and more
The Dolphin Discovery Zone is back and bigger than ever!
Hands on learning about Dolphin rescue, research and rehabilitation.
About The Galveston Dolphin Festival
For the past three years during the month of March the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network has put on the Land and Sand Run to create awareness and understanding about the need for conservation of marine mammals through rescue and rehabilitation, research and education.
Our event has grown in size and popularity so we have expanded our run into a full festival that still includes the popular land and sand run.
We want to create a fun family event welcoming everybody from a child to a seasoned runner, with fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, whether you run or just come out and play on the beach with us.
Our run is the ONLY race that travels over the sand and on through the streets of Beachtown offering the participant a seaside jaunt followed by a scenic tour through the beautiful wetlands of Beachtown.
100% of the proceeds from this race will go directly to the
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network!
- 5K Chip Timed Run that travels Gulf side over the sand and on the street through the wetlands
- Kids 1K Dolphin Dash
- Kids Obstacle course that illustrates the perils of man mad junk in the ocean that dolphins have to encounter
- Dolphin Discovery Zone with hands on learning
- Kite Flying contest and crafts
- Food and Beverages
About The Texas Marine Mamal Stranding Network
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that is supported by donations from the public and grants. The TMMSN is the only stranding network in the state of Texas authorized to rescue and rehabilitate dolphins or whales.
Each year the Texas Coast sees an average of 150 stranded dolphins and whales. The goals of the TMMSN are to immediately respond to live animals, stabilize them on the beach, and transport them to the rehabilitation center. TMMSN also responds to deceased animals to gather important data to determine the cause of stranding. Watch a wonderful video on TMMSN
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Facing an OWI with Vehicular Homicide Charge?
An accident that involves a death may be the most serious crisis you ever face. But, you do not have to face it alone. At Mishlove and Stuckert, we know that an accidental death is a terrible tragedy for two families, including yours. Attorney Andrew Mishlove has over three decades of experience successfully handling the most serious cases, such as homicide.
In Wisconsin, OWI-DUI homicide, vehicular manslaughter, or vehicular homicide, have different names. If alcohol is involved, it is called homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
The penalties for an accidental OWI-DUI homicide are severe. If you are convicted, your punishment will include a long prison sentence and other penalties.
If convicted, you face:
- A fine of up to $100,000 and a $365 OWI surcharge.
- A prison sentence of up to 25 years.
- License revocation of up to 5 years.
- Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID).
If you have a prior offense, you could be facing 40 years in prison.
The penalties double if you have a minor under the age of 16 or a pregnant woman in the car.
So, what is OWI-DUI Homicide? It requires the state to prove a number of things: first, that you were impaired by the consumption of an intoxicant; second that as a result of that impairment, you caused a death. Not every person who has consumed an intoxicant is impaired. Even if you were impaired, and someone died, it may not have been your fault.
These are the most serious types of cases that occur. If you or a loved one is facing this type of charge, you should get the best lawyer that you can find. At Mishlove and Stuckert, LLC, you have one of America's leading defense law firms, right here in Wisconsin.
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These few days, the hot topic of flight overbooking is everywhere: It's on social media, the papers, and we bet it's being brought up at all your recent water cooler gossip sessions too. What is overbooking? Doesn't my plane ticket guarantee me a seat?
As it turns out, not really. But before you panic for your upcoming flight, here is everything you need to know about overbooking and how to protect yourself from it.
The Airlines Call It "Oversold"
When a flight is oversold, it means that it is overbooked and that the airline has sold more seats than is available on the plane. This is to maximize profit, and takes into account the no show rate to sell as many tickets as the airline can. For instance, if based on the airline's data, 10 percent of passengers are expected to miss their flight, then they will sell more tickets to make up for this, and for a better chance at taking off with a full plane.
What happens then? Well, several passengers will be denied boarding—voluntarily or involuntarily.
Can they force you to leave an overbooked flight?
Technically, yes, they can. However, reputable airlines typically handle such situations very tactfully, usually never resulting in violence. In Singapore, arrangements for an overbooked flight are usually settled during check-in. Passengers are very rarely (if ever) asked to disembark from the plane.
Here's how it usually goes:
- If the flight is full, you will be notified during check-in, and asked if you mind volunteering to give up your seat.
- If you agree, you will be offered compensation, usually in the form of flight vouchers, gift cards, and/or cash.
- Once there are enough volunteers, the flight will take off at max capacity.
- If there are not enough volunteers, the airline will choose passengers to move to the next flight.
- Those involuntarily bumped from the flight will be offered compensation as well.
How To Avoid Getting Bumped
If for whatever reason you cannot afford to delay your plans, here are some tips to improve your chances of keeping your seat.
#1 Check-In Early
It's best to confirm your seat as early as you possibly can. Make sure to arrive two to three hours before your departure—the plane is probably not yet full, and you have a good chance of being allotted a seat. If the airline allows online check-in, even better still. Some allow online check-in up to 48 hours before flight time.
#2 Opt for Odd Hour Flights
With popular flights, it's a double whammy: They are more likely to be overbooked, and its passengers are more likely to show up. This means the chance of getting bumped increases! If your travel window is flexible, try to travel during off-peak seasons and choose odd hour timings.
#3 Fly Business or First Class
No airline has explicitly revealed how they choose which passengers to bump, but many sources suggest that those holding lower-priced tickets are usually the first to go.
#4 Be A Frequent Flyer
If you fly often and aren't already under any reward scheme, maybe it's time to check with your preferred airline. Being a VIP usually comes with exclusive privileges—who knows, keeping your seat may be one of them!
Don't Mind Getting Bumped?
If you're simply going on a vacay and have time to spare, you may not mind taking the next flight. Sure, you may arrive slightly later, but in exchange you may have been compensated enough to cover a significant part of your travel expenses. If that is the case for you, let the airline know as soon as you can and hear what they have to offer.
Other Tips
- When booking your tickets, be sure to read the Conditions of Carriage so you are aware of your rights. You don't want any surprises!
- If (knock on wood) you really do get asked to leave the flight, it is wise to comply before things get ugly. You can always speak to the airline once you're off the plane.
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Nightingale Concert Hall
The Department's facilities include the 615-seat Nightingale Concert Hall, housed in the Church Fine Arts building. Completed in 1987, the Hall is renowned for its excellent acoustics. Throughout the year, it is host to a broad range of concerts, including Apex Concerts, the Reno Jazz Festival, and the Reno Chamber Music Festival. Students get the chance to perform on the 'big stage' with their Junior, Senior and Graduate recitals. The Department's many small and large ensembles also perform at Nightingale.
Street Address
Church Fine Arts Building
University of Nevada
1335 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89557
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Contact Information
- Phone: (775) 784-6964
- Fax: (775) 784-6896
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Reserve the Hall
Instructions and information about reserving Nightingale Concert Hall (including contact information for piano and recording technicians) can be found on the Nightingale Concert Hall Reservations page.
Patron drop-off area: There is a bus stop driveway at the Virginia Street entrance to the Church Fine Arts Building making it easy to drop-off passengers before parking.Parking is free on arts-events evenings (after 7:00 PM) in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex, which is north of the Church Fine Arts Building and south of Lawlor Events Center. Get directions to the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex.
Access for Disabilities
Disability access is available at all public entrances to Church Fine Arts.
Nightingale Box Office
Not to be confused with the Theater Box Office which is also located in the Church Fine Arts Building, the box office for Department of Music events is located in the Church Fine Arts Building directly between the entry doors to Nightingale Concert Hall. For details about ticketing and seating, visit the Nightingale Box Office Information page.


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Who are we?Estela's Cleaning is owned and operated by Estela Magaña a resident of Ventura County for over 20 years. Estela has professionally cleaned homes for over 12 years in both Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. She runs a trustworthy cleaning services that respects the privacy of the residents of each and every home that she cleans.
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From argan to coconut, natural oils are having a moment. So which trendy, all-powerful oil is right for your skin type? Beyond their hydrating abilities, each one of the standout oils below targets a specific skincare concern. With a little help from our friends at GLAMOUR magazine, we're breaking down the top natural oils for your skin type.
This Moroccan all-star just might be the MVP of the oil world. It's a lightweight hydrator that softens face, body, and even hair. Rich in natural vitamin E, argan also works to lighten acne scars and other forms of discoloration.
Caribbean women swear by coconut oil to ward off sun-parched skin, and we love using it on chapped lips and dry hands. Look for cold-pressed virgin oils, which have higher levels of skin-beneficial nutrients than the heat-refined variety. Tip: ingesting coconut oil helps heal skin from the inside out—try using food-grade versions in salads and baked goods.
Sourced from the seeds of a shrub native to the Sonoran Desert, this heavy-duty oil can be used year-round to prevent moisture loss and soothe red, irritated skin. It's especially great for dry and mature complexions, since these two skin types tend to have underactive sebum glands.
This newcomer to the oil world is trending in a big way. High in essential fatty acids, it's been used by Kenyan women for centuries to keep their skin protected against dehydration. Plus, it deflects free radicals and helps reverse the signs of sun damage.
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In 1998 a mission compound was built in the village of Barwala on the outskirts of Chandigarh, in the capital of the Punjab State. Today this location is the hub of all North India Christian Mission's ministries.
Our support comes from eleven churches across the U.S. and many faithful individuals. NICM is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors. All U.S. staff and board members are volunteers and receive no compensation. 100% of your donations go directly to the mission work overseas.
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Registered with the CoC Arnhem, The Netherlands, No. 09155565
Article 1: General
• Contractor: NSure B.V.
• Client: The legal person issuing an Assignment to the Contractor in accordance with these conditions.
• Tasks or Work: analysing samples, and/or performing research, and/or delivering advice, and/or delivering products, and/or delivering services all in the broadest sense.
• Assignment: the Assignment from the Client to the Contractor to perform defined Tasks or Work for a certain pre-agreed price.
• Offer: the proposition of Contractor to Client to perform Work for a specific price.
• Agreement: the Agreement to perform Work as described in the Assignment or Offer.
1.2 The General Conditions of delivery shall refer to all Agreements, Offers, Assignments and terms, delivered or to be delivered by the Contractor. These General Conditions are valid on all transactions of Contractor and with exclusion of any (general) conditions of Client.
1.3 Conditions deviating from these General Conditions may only be invoked if they have been expressly confirmed by the Contractor's management in writing.
1.4 These General Conditions of sale are a translation of the original text in Dutch, that is registered with the Chamber of Commerce and Factories in Arnhem, The Netherlands, No. 09155565. These General Conditions can be obtained via the contractor's website: www.nsure.nl.
Article 2: Agreements
2.1 Agreements between the Client and the Contractor shall be made verbally or in writing.
2.2 The sending of samples for analysis by the Client to the Contractor shall be considered as an Agreement.
Samples will not be returned after analysis.
2.3 A report on a discussion between the Client and the Contractor in which an Agreement is reached and a report sent to the other party shall be seen as evidence of the existence of the underlying Agreement, without prejudice to that stipulated under paragraph 2.1., and subject to counter evidence.
2.4 An Agreement shall be made by acceptance by the Client of an Offer made by the Contractor or by confirmation by the Contractor of an Assignment made by the Client. Confirmation of acceptance by e-mail is considered to be equal to acceptance of confirmation in writing.
2.5 In case of acceptance by the Contractor of an Assignment made by the Client, the wording in the
Assignment by the Contractor shall be binding unless the Client makes his objections to the wording known to the Contractor within eight days of acceptance.
Article 3 : Cancellation, Interruption or Extension
3.1 The Client shall be obliged to pay compensation for all damages resulting from unilateral cancellation or interruption of the Agreement. If the Client unilaterally cancels a private Agreement, he shall remain obliged to pay that amount that he would have had to pay if the Agreement had not been cancelled unless the reason for this cancellation is due to the Contractor.
3.3 The Contractor shall reserve the right to demand the results of goods or services if the other party fails to adhere to the conditions of this Agreement.
Article 4: Prices and Payment
4.1 Assignments shall be accepted on the basis of a fixed price or subsequent calculation. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts stated in the Offer by the Contractor shall be exclusive of value added tax.
4.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment shall take place within 30 days of invoice date. The Contractor shall reserve the right to send intermediate invoices or to demand prepayment. Such interim payments or prepayments shall always take the form of an advance.
4.3 When payment is not received within the specified period, the Contractor will send an invoice reminder
The Contractor shall levy a charge of 1,5 % of the invoice amount, per month, commencing the date upon which the Client commences default. If payment must be effected by engaging a third party, the costs resulting there from shall be charged to the Client. The out of court costs shall in this case be at least 15% of the amount owed.
Article 5: Execution of the Assignment
5.1 By accepting the Assignment, Contractor is obliged to not more than striving to a result that is useful for the Client and reporting that result to the Client.
5.2 All delivery times stated in Offers and Agreements are estimates, unless explicitly agreed otherwise. The Assignments shall be carried out within the time limits laid down in the Offer following consultation with the Client, unless this seems impossible. The deadline within which the Work must be completed shall commence following completion of the Agreement but not earlier than after receipt of all information and details required by the Contractor as well as all necessary permits, approvals and exemptions. In case of imminent exceeding of the deadline, the Contractor shall inform the Client as quickly as possible. Exceeding the delivery time by the Contractor shall never lead to the Contractor being held liable or to demands for compensation flowing there from by the Client.
5.3 If the Assignment contains the analysis of samples taken by the Client, then Client is fully responsible for the proper selection of samples, representively picking the proper plant or plant product and the proper tissue type, indication of codes, proper execution of the sampling protocol (including storage conditions of the sampling cards) and for the provision to NSure of the samples to be analysed. Client will be aware that the NSure results relate to the provided sample that is taken from a batch of biological and non-uniform material. Client will be aware that the Contractor cannot be held responsible for the applicability of the sample result for the whole batch.
5.4 The Contractor shall retain goods offered for analysis, or residue thereof, for two weeks following the invoice date. Any costs connected with this shall be included in the price stated. The Contractor shall reserve the right to retain goods, documents and suchlike as a surety in the event of the Client failing to fulfil his payment obligations.
Article 6: Superior Power
6.1 Without prejudice to that stated elsewhere in these conditions, the Contractor shall never be held liable in the event of the Contractor not being able to fulfil his obligations towards the Client as a result of superior power. This shall include all circumstances impeding normal carrying out of the Work, such as war, fire and other destruction, business disruption in any form, strikes, measures taken by Government, theft and suchlike.
6.2 If third parties upon which the Contractor is dependent for the carrying out of the Assignment fail to carry out their obligations toward the Contractor, or to do so on time due to circumstances which would constitute superior power for the Contractor as mentioned above, this non-compliance, or failure to comply on time by these third parties shall also constitute superior power as regards the Contractor's obligations towards the Client.
Article 7: Suspension and Dissolution
Without prejudice to that stipulated in the other articles, the Client shall legally be considered in default if the Client fails to comply, or comply on time with any obligation flowing from this Agreement, or in the event of their being declared bankrupt, or having applied for suspension of accounts, in case of liquidation, or in case of their being deprived of management or administration rights or being placed under care, and the Contractor shall be entitled, without any default notice or legal intervention, to suspend the Agreement or to dissolve it partially or in its entirety, at the Contractor's discretion, without the Contractor being liable to any compensation, and without prejudice to the Contractor's right to claim compensation resulting from the non-fulfilment, suspension or dissolution. In such cases any demand by the Contractor towards the Client shall be immediately payable.
Article 8. Liability and indemnification
8.1 The Contractor accepts statutory obligations concerning compensation to the extent that this derives from this article
8.2 All information and advice given by the Contractor, in any form whatsoever, is of a non-committal nature. Analyses and reports are carried out and draw up by the Contractor to the best of its ability and knowledge, taking the latest state of the art into account.
8.3 The liability of NSure for damages and costs, of any nature whatsoever, deriving from faultily or incorrectly supplied information, faulty or incorrect advice, analyses or reports and/or delivery of defective or incorrect products is expressly limited to direct damages up to a maximum of 100% of the already invoiced amounts paid by the Client with regard to the Assignment in respect of which the damages occur. This maximum expires if the direct damages are caused by intent or gross negligence of a manager of the Contractor.
8.4 The Contractor shall never be liable for the consequences of incorrect use by the Client of the information, advice, analyses or reports supplied by the Contractor and/or the use of the products delivered by the Contractor.
8.5 The Contractor shall never be liable for any indirect damages, consequential damages or any other additional damages (including but not limited to lost turnover or profit).
8.6 The Contractor does not accept liability for damages that are the result of defects of goods delivered to the Contractor that are required in connection with the performance of the Activities.
8.7 Possible claims of the Client in the aforementioned sense must be submitted as soon as possible yet in any case within six (6) months after the date of the final report in respect of the relevant Activities, failing which the right to compensation expires.
8.8 The Client indemnifies the Contractor against claims of third parties for compensation for damages and costs, of any nature whatsoever, that originate from the use by these third parties of the products delivered by the Contractor or against claims that originate from the use of goods that were marketed by the Client with application of the products delivered, the advice or information given or the analyses performed by the Contractor.
Article 9: Secrecy
9.1 The Contractor shall be obliged to observe secrecy regarding Work results and any other information on the business of the Client that is disclosed during or for performing the Work, including but not limited to technical, commercial, financial or legal information, and shall not make these public except in the context of legal obligation or judicial order. This obligation is not applicable to results of Activities or other (business) information of the Client that are (have become) publicly available to third parties other than as a result of an act of the Contractor.
9.2 The Client shall be obliged to observe secrecy concerning all business information from Contractor of manifestly confidential nature, including but not limited to technical, commercial, financial or legal information or information regarding the Contractor's work methods, that Client gets to know. The Client shall only use the Offer made by the Contractor and the knowledge and ideas contained therein to evaluate their own interest in issuing the Assignment. This shall also apply to suggestions of amendments, additions and/or extensions to the Assignment.
9.3 The Contractor shall be entitled to engage third parties and shall ensure secrecy with regard to these third parties pursuant to paragraphs 9.1 and 9.2. All conditions regarding exclusion or limitation of the Contractor's liability and regarding release by the Client from claims by a third party shall apply to third parties as well as the Contractor's employees.
Article 10: Decrees and Copyrights
10.1 Reports issued may only be published by the Client verbatim, in their entirety and by stating the name of the Contractor. Publication in any other way shall only be permitted following written approval by the Contractor.
10.2 Use of any result flowing from the Agreement as well as use of the Contractor's name for commercial purposes shall only be permitted following separate permission from the Contractor in writing.
10.3 Contractor reserves the right to add the results of the Assignment to a database and use them for improving the services and products Contractor offers, subject to the results being anonymously included in the database and cannot be traced back in any way to Client .
Article 11: Discreteness of the provisions
The invalidation of any provision in these General Conditions has no affect on the validity of the other provisions in the General Conditions of sale. De General Conditions will be regarded as if the non-valid provision was not included.
Article 12: Applicable Law
12.1 All Agreements, Assignments and Offers that these General Conditions refer to, shall be subject to Dutch law exclusively.
12.2 All arguments following from or relating to these General Conditions will in principal be settled by the district Court of Arnhem, the Netherlands.


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Jordan (A sad day for us, a happy day for Heaven)
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What a blessing to be a part of this special child's life. My heart goes out to you and the family of this child.ReplyDelete
Is there a more beautiful place to be able to run and play than on Earth's clouds? Thank you for sharing a little piece of Jordan with all of us.ReplyDelete
We are made better through the people we meet in this life to prepare us for a better life when we meet them again. What a blessing you were to Jordan and he was to you. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
Special students like Jordan stay in our hearts and memories forever! Sounds like heaven just acquired another perfect little angel! My prayers go out to Jordan's family and also to you.ReplyDelete
There are no words that seem to give much comfort when a child passes away. Heaven is so excited to have him! No doubt you both changed each others lives for the better. I'm so sorry for your loss!ReplyDelete
Sweet Michelle...tears are streaming down my face. What a blessing to have known such a sweet little soul. We lost a first grader last year to cancer, so I can only imagine how you're feeling right now. Prayers abound for Jordan's family...and you too!!! Thanks for sharing his sweet little story :)ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear this, Michelle :( Praying for your and sweet Jordan's family...ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry to hear this Michelle...prayers are being sent to Jordan's family and also to you.ReplyDelete
Children like Jordan teach us way more than we can ever teach them. It brings tears to my eyes thinking of the pain his family (and you) are dealing with. But he is now with God in heaven. Even though that is wonderful, our prayers are with Jordan's family and you. Thank you for sharing this little hero's story.ReplyDelete
I have lost many children over the years as a teacher of special children. It comforts me to know that they are now free of the imperfect body they were born into. Each of them made my life a little better for having known them. Keeping you and his family in my prayers.ReplyDelete
What a loss for his and you. But there is comfort knowing that he is up in heaven running, jumping and playing as every child should. My thoughts are with you and his family.ReplyDelete
i love the title of this post. praying for you and his family.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing this. I know how it is to lose a student so young. I can tell you have the strength to deal with this loss. I am praying for his family and you.ReplyDelete
I teared up reading this. What a sweet tribute to Jordan. {{Hugs}}ReplyDelete
I am so sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to lose a student. Nothing compares- especially when they are so very young. You and Jordan's family are in my thoughts.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and feel your pain. We lost our "little ladybug" to cancer this December. She was wise beyond her years and I was very lucky to have her as a part of my Kindergarten 2 years ago. I will keep you, your school and Jordan's family in my thoughts.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness. I'm all teary eyed and feeling very sorry for your loss. Your sweet words about Jordan made me melt. Thoughts and prayers your way (and to Jordan's family)ReplyDelete
This is so sad!I am so sorry for your loss...I can't even imagine, but how special is it that you got to be apart of such a sweet yet short life! Prayers are with you!ReplyDelete
Praying for you and Jordan's family during this difficult time.ReplyDelete


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President Obama will deliver his third State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday and then hits the road. CBS News correspondent Bill Plante is at the White House offers a preview of what the president's plans are in the speech.
President Obama is still working on Tuesday's State of the Union address, but it will sound a lot like speeches he been making, particularly one he made last month in Kansas: a call for economic fair play, which his opponents saw as a call to class warfare.
This is how Mr. Obama previewed the speech in a webcast: "And that's rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded -- and an America where everybody gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everybody plays by the same set of rules."
There are likely to be some new proposals in the speech to aid the housing crisis, spur made-in-the-U.S.A. manufacturing, and help more people go to college. The president will continue to insist that wealthier Americans pay a larger share of taxes.
This year, the annual speech to Congress is likely to be seen as the keynote of President Obama's campaign, though the White House continues to insist that focused on his job, not on the campaign.
But the president's campaign organization is hard at work. They've raised $157 million and he is taking his non-campaign on the road for two days following the speech, hitting five of the key states he needs to win in November.


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Posts tagged with 'trams'
End of the line
15 September 2017 by Megan
End of the Line is a new exhibition that has opened at the Museum of Liverpool, celebrating 60 years since the last tram parade in the city. Read more…
And the winner is… Tramcar 245!
22 January 2016 by Sharon
Hurrah! The Museum of Liverpool's Tramcar 245 has been voted 'Tram of the Year (Traditional)' by the British Trams Online website.
We know its not the Oscars but this award, voted for by the public, is great recognition for the work done by the members of the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society (MTPS) on our wonderful tram.
The project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, ran for six years and the majority of work was done by a group of dedicated volunteers from MTPS with support from the Museum of Liverpool and Wirral Borough Council.
Tramcar 245 received 41% of the vote, beating trams from Blackpool, Bury and London. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to vote, your support is much appreciated. Read more…
Tramcar 245 is launched!
18 September 2015 by Sharon
As Curator of the Transport Collection at the Museum of Liverpool I work with a fantastic collection of vehicles, and over the years I have worked with some very special groups of people associated with these vehicles.
I first met members of the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society (MTPS) about 18 years ago. Sitting on a restored tram at the Wirral Transport Museum they told me all about their work. I was really impressed by their skills and their enthusiasm for the work they did. When a request to restore Tramcar 245 came through from them a short while later I thought the tram couldn't be in better hands.
Tramcar 245 has a special place in Liverpool's transport story. Read more…


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By Reverend Wayne Palmer
Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
"They Trusted and He Delivered"
March 17, 2014
Read Psalm 105.
TEXT: In You our fathers trusted; they trusted, and You delivered them (Psalm 22:4).
In the midst of incredible injustice and suffering horribly for sins He never committed, Jesus acknowledges the holiness of God His Father and the justice of His verdict. Jesus knows it is only through His sufferings that God can forgive our sins and our rebellion. Jesus willingly took this burden on Himself so that through His suffering God's holiness could be satisfied, that in His love and mercy He could save unworthy sinners like us.
Now, beset with the pangs of hell Jesus recalls His Father's faithfulness. Throughout the Old Testament, God's people Israel found themselves in dire situations. They knew they could not put their trust in their own strength, nor in their friends, nor in their possessions, nor in their military might-only God could save them. Only He could deliver them. They cried out to Him day and night, trusting in His deliverance, and God came through for them time and time again.
Jesus seeks that deliverance too. He yearns for God's wrath to be spent, His rage stilled, for the pangs of hell to be finished. Like His fathers before Him, Jesus trusts His God to deliver Him, to bring Him home to Paradise.
What can you do when you are at your wit's end? When everything looks as though God has abandoned and forsaken you? Remember Jesus Christ. Trust that His sacrifice was sufficient, perfectly satisfying God's wrath at your sins, and winning His full and free forgiveness. Put your trust in your Father's love and mercy, knowing He will never let you down.
THE PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, give me firm confidence in Your care and protection, and Your deliverance from all my troubles. Amen.
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S: The Korgol Family Fall 2011
BC: the Joy is in the Journey... | 2011
FC: Fall 2011 | The Korgol Family
1: Life brings simple pleasures to us every day. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories. CathyAllen
2: Sometimes Being Brothers is Better than Being Superheros!
5: Braden Nicholas ....5 1/2 years old | You are such a grown up these days.
6: All things grow better with love.
8: Justin Lee ..... 2 and a half
9: You have such a sweet & silly personality
11: This year we took pictures with just the four of us. On October 15, 2011 we met our photographer at Lake Lenexa at Blackhoof Park. It was perfect because we were some of the first people to go to that park when it opened a few years ago, because Ted works at the City of Lenexa.
12: 2011
13: Best Friends
14: love
17: Lake Lenexa
18: Mommy has the most photogenic boys in town...and they get it from their Daddy!
19: You'll hold our hands for a little while, but our hearts forever....
20: A family is pieced together with hope and faith. A family is quilted and bound with love and grace.
24: Braden Nicholas
25: Braden told his kindergarten teacher he wants to be a mechanic when he grows up....just like Daddy. | Love this Boy!
26: Justin is currently going by "Justin 'Cookie' Korgol... in fact everything he answers has "cookie in the response
27: Forever our "baby"... but so quickly becoming quite the big boy! | Justin Lee
28: It is wonderful to see how well the two of you get along...you're each other's very first BEST FRIEND!
29: "Oh man", "Ah come on", and "No way Jose" are just some of the sayings that your big brother is teaching you... just to see how cute you say them!!
35: The LOVE of FAMILY Makes Life BEAUTIFUL
36: all you need is love
37: It doesn't matter where you go in LIFE... what you do... or who much you have... It's who you HAVE beside you.
38: What a beautiful fall it has been in 2011. We went to three pumpkin patches!!
40: The End


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Dancehall + Soca Champion // #nycmixing Podcast MiX
From Pop to Chutney and Reggaeton, we got it all this Labor Day Weekend. Let's end this sizzling summer with nothing but lit tunes! We got the summer heat with the hits from Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul & Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora ft. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, Charli XCX, Bounty Killer & Barrington Levy, DJ Bravo, King Bubba FM, KI & JMC 3Veni, Terry Gajraj, Sundar Popo, Ding Dong & Konshens, Mavado, 6ix9ine, and much more.
This is definitely a summer to remember. Thanks to all who came out to Coney Island and had fun in the sun with us. See you all next summer. Keep warm and cool with Dancehall + Soca Champion Podcast this fall and coming winter.


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Published in The Hindu on October 3, 2009
After more than two decades of relentless effort and several failures, there is a glimmer of hope, from the results of the Phase III HIV/AIDS vaccine clinical trial conducted in Thailand. The vaccine candidates used in the prime-boost trial that started six years ago and involved more than 16,000 volunteers in the 18-30 age group have been found to be safe and 31 per cent effective in preventing HIV infection. Compared to vaccines against other diseases, the efficacy of this vaccine is just modest. Yet, this is the first time that a vaccine to prevent HIV infection has reached this level of effectiveness. The two vaccine candidates — ALVAC-HIV and AIDSVAX — used in this trial had earlier failed in their objectives when tested individually on humans. That led to the idea of using two different candidates in a prime-boost vaccine strategy in fighting the virus. The Phase I AIDS vaccine trial under way at the Tuberculosis Research Centre, Chennai, and National AIDS Research Institute, Pune, is using such an approach. But unlike in the Thailand trial, the booster used in the trial in the two cities evoked very good immune response during the Phase-I trial last year at TRC.
While showing modest effectiveness in preventing HIV infection, the vaccines tested in Thailand failed in their second objective of reducing the viral load in those who had become infected. The reason for this is not known. There are several other important parameters that are not known as, for instance, the duration of immune response and the mechanisms by which the two vaccines together prevented the virus from infecting the volunteers. While the duration of protection will become known when the full results are presented next month at an Aids conference in Paris, it will take some time to know how exactly the vaccines work to protect against infection. The information will help researchers in designing prime-boost vaccine combinations that will be more effective and also the type of vaccines that will work in Africa, where the strain is different and the need is the greatest. Despite the modest protection offered, the vaccine will go a long way in bringing down the number of people who get infected every year. Since it is only partially effective, and drugs to clear the infection are currently not available, those who have been administered the vaccine should continue to use the time-tested preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection.


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William Woods University is offering a three-week summer program, called Freshman Advantage, for students who want to get a jump-start on college. The program runs July 12-30 on the WWU campus.
Freshman Advantage is open to first-time college freshmen. It is designed to aid students in the transition from high school to college. This year 55 students are expected in the seventh year of the program, which is directed and taught by WWU faculty members.
Through the program, students will earn eight common studies credit hours in courses such as math, college writing, art, film studies, speech and psychology. Courses added this year are "1968: The Year that Changed the World" and "Intro to Leadership."
Earning credit hours during the summer is helpful for those students focused on academics, who want to double major, who want to graduate early or those who simply want an introduction to college course work.
Brenda Folak, a sophomore from Crystal Lake, Ill., participated in Freshman Advantage last summer.
"I'm so glad I got the chance to be a part of Freshman Advantage," Folak said. "It was nice to have a preview of what college was going to be like. My favorite part was developing friendships with the upperclassmen, so when I got to campus I had friends other than the freshmen I became close with."
She added, "With it being my first time away from home and away from my friends and family, I developed a solid foundation with my school work and new friends. I am so grateful for the opportunity of Freshmen Advantage because I felt as if my feet were already planted when I got to school, and I wasn't so overwhelmed with the excitement."
In addition to classes, Freshman Advantage participants will have the opportunity to enjoy activities such as movie nights, barbeques and weekend trips to Six Flags.
This year 11 mentors will assist the participants by tutoring, leading weekend activities and serving as community advisors in the residence halls. The mentors are selected by Freshman Advantage faculty through an application and interview process.
Selected to be mentors this summer are:
· David Ridenour of Montgomery City, Mo.
· Dan Anderson of Jefferson City, Mo.
· Erin White of Punta Gorda, Fla.
· Aaron Griffin Jefferson City, Mo.
· Elise Fumagalli of Washington, Mo
· Frankie Hart of Lee's Summit, Mo
· Katherine Wortmann of Mexico, Mo.
· Liza Payne of Zionsville, Ind.
· Bryan Temme of Hermann, Mo.
· Jason Rose of Louisburg, Kan.
· Lucas Watson of Louisiana, Mo.
For more information about Freshman Advantage go to www.williamwoods.edu/FA or contact Dr. Aimee Sapp at (573) 592-4391 or email@example.com.


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Organics Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal Flax Plus
These delicious organic whole grain oats supply nutritious heart healthy goodness that provides an even, balanced energy release to carry you through the day. Research has shown that oats contain a soluble fiber that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are also indications that when combined with moderate exercise, eating oats may have a positive effect on the immune system. It only takes two portions of oat cereal per day to lower your LDL cholesterol. Oats can result in lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as seen in a comparison study conducted with a group of people that followed a low fiber diet. Research has also shown that by enjoying oats on a regular basis, you may lower your systolic blood pressure and blood lipids.
Our organic hot oatmeal is made with whole grain steel cut organic rolled oats - including bran. So, start your day with a wholesome and delicious bowl of our whole grain organic oats - just add hot water and enjoy! All the convenience in a nutritious and healthy portion pack that's quick and easy to prepare.
- 350 mg Omega-3 Per Serving
- USDA Organic