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Scholars will take the lead in many of the intellectual and extra-curricular activities of the whole School – and it is here, and in the Houses, that they learn how to use and mix their special gifts with those of others. It is vital that the scholarship process should encourage and reward attitudes to learning that will above all set standards for others. We believe that scholarships should not reward talent alone but should also take into account an individual's independent potential and ability to maintain an eager, open-minded attitude to learning. It is important that Scholars should consistently achieve high standards during each year. For all scholarship applications a full report from the candidate's school will be requested.
Candidates may apply for more than one scholarship.
It should also be noted that all scholarships are tenable throughout the holder's career at Stowe, subject only to the Head's satisfaction with the holder's industry, performance and behaviour. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Scholarships and Bursaries Committee.
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Agricultural waste in Gulu district will be turned into a useful resource to generate electricity for supply to the national grid thanks to funding from African Development Bank.
The bank recently approved over 3.4 billion shillings (USD 993,000) to a private renewable energy player; Earth Energy Company Limited seeking to put up a 20-Megwatt power generation plant.
A statement from Africa Development Bank (AfDB) says the grant will facilitate the conduct of preliminary studies needed for the project to undertake environmental and social impact assessment and a detailed engineering design for the gasification plant.
The grant is component of a multi-donor of Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) trust fund administered by the African Development Bank.
The USD 60 million (213 billion Shillings) trust fund is funded by the Governments of Denmark and the United States – to support small- and medium-scale Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency projects in Africa.
It is founded on the premise that reliable, clean and affordable energy can contribute to strong African economies and can have a positive impact in creating employment opportunities across the continent.
Amadou Hott, Africa Development Bank's Vice president for Power, Energy Climate and Green Growth says the grant will be instrumental in both the deployment of an innovative technology in an African context, but also in providing a clean energy alternative to a country highly dependent on hydro power such as Uganda.
Besides the sale of electricity to the national grid, the project is also expected to provide 15,000 farmers with an additional annual income of USD 720 (2.5 million Shillings) per person out of the sale of agricultural residue to the project and is expected to create 6,000 new jobs in the outskirts of Gulu Town.
The project is aligned to the Renewable Energy Policy in Uganda, which seeks to increase the use of modern Renewable Energy from currently 4 percent to 61 percent.
James Orima, the Earth Energy Company's Chairman also a lawyer in Kampala could not be reached for comment about the planned gasification plant will work.
He is quoted in a statement saying Earth Energy's biomass power plant will be the first and largest in East Africa, injecting extra needed power into the Ugandan grid leading to industrialization.
The burning biomass matter for electricity production is gaining popularity in Uganda with some of the big companies like Hima cement turning to it to power their processes.
Biomass can be converted into electric power through several methods. The most common is direct combustion of biomass material, such as agricultural waste or woody materials.
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By Mr. Perry Jefferies (Army Medicine)June 24, 2010
Fort Hood, TX (June 14, 2010) - You can reassign a blood banker, but you can't keep the passion of blood out of her veins.
Major Barbara Bachman, the laboratory manager at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center visited the Robertson Blood Center at Fort Hood, Texas and donated blood on World Blood Donor Day, June 14, 2010. She is intimately familiar with the Robertson Blood Center; her past assignments include serving as the Chief of Donor Center Operations and as the Deputy Director prior to her command.
After that, she served as the commander of the 932d Blood Detachment from February 2006 until May 2008, deploying the unit to Afghanistan from March 2007 until their return in May of 2008. The unit was known as the "Blood Boxers," both for the Collins boxes they used to deliver blood and blood products to frontline units as well as their fighting spirit.
"I came today because it is World Blood Donor Day and I wanted to donate" said Bachman. She remembered her time spent as a commander fondly but easily related it to the importance of strong collections at military installations.
"We performed all the validations on the unit and were the first ever to collect platelets in Afghanistan. I was so proud of my soldiers. We fought to get a lot of things in place - that preparation was probably about 95% of what we did," Bachman notes proudly.
One of her goals was to improve the safety of blood collecting during emergency drives in theater. Bachman recalls, "We began conducting routine donor screenings to standard. We only had eight people assigned so they really jumped!"
When enough blood is collected and sent to forward areas on time, the need to conduct emergency drives for deployed soldiers is reduced. In Afghanistan, Bachman spent a lot of time flying between medical facilities to teach and promote the use of frozen blood in theater. Modern technology creates a frozen blood product that when thawed and deglycerolized, can be used for transfusions.
"I think it's awesome that changes at the donor center will align the medical center with frozen blood product capabilities," adds Bachman. When all changes are complete, the Robertson Blood Center will become the Defense Center of Excellence for Apheresis Training and a major hub for the Army's Frozen Blood Program. Although Bachman now leads soldiers at the laboratory (and was selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel), she still has a keen eye on the Robertson Blood Center.
Bachman notes lastly, "This all goes to working smarter, not harder. We [the Army Blood Program facilities] are changing with the times."
To find out more about the Armed Services Blood Program or to make an appointment please visit us online: www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with the program, become an ASBP Facebook fan at: www.facebook.com/militaryblood.


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Well, our intermediate footballers did the needful in St Patrick's Park last night as they comfortably beat Adamstown by 2-15 to 1-8, to book their place in the quarter-finals. Ferns were well in control all the way through, and the result was never in any doubt.
And after today's games in the other groups, the quarter-finals line-up has taken shape. We'll be playing St. Mary's (Maudlintown). The match is likely to be fixed for the weekend of Friday September 15 to Sunday September 17.
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The Liberty Stadium in its short history has played host to two full Welsh international fixtures; a fact that has not gone unnoticed by officials at the stadium.
With Only 3 welsh fixtures been played in Swansea over the last 3 years Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is looking to encourage welsh football's governing body the Football Association of Wales to schedule more fixtures at the Liberty Stadium.
Bulgaria and Slovenia have both graced the Liberty Stadium pitch in recent years. Whilst you have to go back to 2004 and The Vetch for the last time the welsh U-21 side played in the city.
The FAW were heavily criticised following the Bulgaria match on the 15th August 2005 for their ticketing policy at the ground.
They have also in recent campaigns and friendlies seen attendance figures dwindle to startling effect.
Despite these concerns no other stadium has been utilised in last qualification campaign.
Swansea City manager Roberto Martinez has expressed his desire to see more Welsh internationals and the international prestige that comes in a direct result of a move of venue.
The Spanish tactician also emphatically believes that the change of venue may have a positive effect on the Welsh Side and encourage Welsh youngsters on Swansea's Books to push on and improve.
Three Swansea players Joe Allen, Matty Collins and Shaun Mc Donald in the last year have become very much part of Brian Flynn's plans as he looks set to mount serious challenge in qualifying Wales for the UEFA European U21 Championship 2009 in Sweden.
Martinez added to the growing pressure by stadium officials to secure international fixtures in Swansea.
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You can understand that the Millennium Stadium is Wales` home and it will be difficult to change that. But to have the odd game here at the Liberty would be advantageous for everyone involved at Swansea and Wales.'
I think this would be a great stadium for Wales to come and play in. The size of the ground would be fantastic for them because it enables us to get a really good atmosphere going.'
I think it can only be a positive thing. And we will try to help the FAW with anything we can to try and make it happen.'
Playing Wales games here would be a superb motivation for our youngsters."When people get a taste of what the national team is about, it encourages you and it`s great to have it right in front of you.'
There have been calls for Wales vs Georgia in a international friendly on the 20th August 2008 to be played at the Liberty Stadium.
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Penske Automotive Group Inc. has inked a letter of intent to open its seventh Porsche dealership in the United States in the second quarter of 2015. The dealership, Porsche of West Broward, will be located in Davie, Fla., around 12 miles west of Fort Lauderdale. Penske said the dealership is expected to generate around $125 million in annual revenue.
Porsche said in 2013 that it had been seeking to add one or two stores in high-growth areas. "The new dealership will afford us the opportunity to scale operations within our existing Florida footprint, and it provides an outstanding growth opportunity for our company," Whitfield Ramonat, Penske vice president for the central region, said in a statement. Porsche saw its new-car sales in the US more than double in the past four years.
Joe Lawrence, COO of Porsche Cars North America, told Automotive News that over 40 of its 189 dealerships in the US will expand, improve or build new facilities in this year.
Porsche grew 21 percent in the US in 2013 to 42,323 vehicles, and sees more growth when it starts rolling out the new Macan crossover by May or June. Porsche is aiming to sell 50,000 vehicles in the US by 2018.
"We're asking [dealers] to prepare for the growth with their facility plans," Lawrence said. "We've got many that are already in place and others that we're working with. When we've got growth plans like we do, and the dealers have seen evidence of the strategy coming to fruition these past couple of years, we've found them to be very willing partners in building together with us for the future." [source: automotive news - sub. required]


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-another high quality oil based wood stain from Tover
-suitable for staining furniture and wooden floors
-it will stain your wood in a nice rich teak colour
-very high coverage & very fast drying time
-it can be varnished or sealed with a floor polish
Teak Wood Stain Guide
Teak wood is in its own class. The wood itself is famous for its hardness and dense nature, plus it's a tropical wood that comes with an oily feel. It's popular for both interior and exterior furniture. It's durable, naturally resistant to fungus, insets and decay. It even prevents rust when it's in contact with metal. What of the colour? It ranges between a tawny gold, with dark brown and gold streaks and a honey wood colour. As the wood ages, it develops a royal and antique look. Its beauty and hearty nature has seen it used everywhere from flooring and exterior furniture to even panels. To keep it in its original condition and enhance its appearance, you need a product specially designed for it- the Teak Wood Stain.
Your wood surfaces will only be as good as you maintain them. For instance, outdoor furniture is constantly exposed to the elements, such as snow, ice, rain, sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations. Regular upkeep is required for the surfaces to retain their beauty. The Teak Wood Stain enables you to enjoy your furniture for years. You can even hand it down to future generations (or sell it since its value will have grown exponentially). But what if you have a different kind of wood surface and still want the teak hardwood appearance? The Teak Wood Stain works across the scope to give different types of wood surfaces the distinct and beautiful golden honey-tone look.
What Is The Teak Wood Stain?
It's an oil-based wood stain formulated to penetrate the wood surface and enhance its sheen. It blends well with the natural oils found in the wood itself. Teak wood slowly turns silver grey with time. It usually begins happening a few weeks for new wood surfaces. This is caused by the natural oil evaporating or getting oxidised. For outdoor furniture such as patios, the greying process is faster. You can use the Teak Wood Stain to restore the original colour. This product isn't limited to teak surfaces. You can use it to give any wood surface that beautiful teak look and feel.
How To Use The Teak Wood Stain
Follow these procedure:
1. The first step is to prepare the wood surface. Ensure the wood surface is completely clean and dry. Remove traces of former finishing. For indoor flooring and furniture, you'll be required to lightly sand the surfaces. Use an 80-100 grit sand paper. (You can go even up to 150-180 grit if a finer surface is required). If there are coats of polish, strip them off. For outdoor furniture, Mother Nature has already done most of the work for you. Being exposed to the elements loosens old finish, making it easier for you to remove. Wash down the surfaces using a power washer or a high pressure hose. If any finishing remains, remove it with a sandpaper.
2. Apply it using a bristle brush or a foam brush. Your choice here depends on your preferred traits. For instance, the foam brushes have an even and soft texture, and tend to soak in excess stain. You can also use a soft sponge.
Work along the grain. Take particular note of the areas that are prone to decay, such as the end-grain.
3. Give the Teak Wood Stain a couple of minutes to dry for you to observe the tone you want. This will tell you if you need to a more stain on the surface or not. For instance, the tone after waiting for 3 minutes is deeper than that after 8 minutes. This is because more stain is getting absorbed into the wood surface. After getting your desired tone, remove the excess from the surface. If you just want a light tone, wipe up the excess stain immediately after applying the coat.
4. Allow it to dry completely. Give it at least 24 hours before you return furniture onto the floor, or before loading your deck.
How often you'll be needed to stain the wood surfaces depends on the usage, and the type of surface. For instance, floors will require more frequent staining due to the amount of traffic they handle, compared to furniture and cabinets. Note that you can develop your own customised colour by mixing the Teak Wood Stains with other stains. However, only it mix with oil-based stains from Tover.
Tips For Using The Teak Wood Stain
· Always test out the product on an inconspicuous area on the wood surface, or on a scrap of wood. This is especially when you're using the Teak Wood Stain on other wood surfaces that aren't made of teak.
· Stir the Teak Wood Stain container to even out the dyes and pigments, and bring up any that have settled on the bottom.
· When wiping off the excess Teak Wood Stain from the surface, work in the direction of the wood grain. This will ensure the desired coat permeates deep into the wood, and it will prevent any marks from forming. In addition, don't wipe the surface clean like when you're getting rid of food or drink stains. Also don't leave a heavy wood stain layer. If you want a deeper sheen, you can always apply additional coats. Remember to allow sufficient dry time in-between consecutive coats.
· Ensure that, after you apply the Teak Wood Stain on a floor, you let it dry completely before dragging any furniture on it, or allowing heavy foot traffic. You don't want track marks all over the damp floor.
· Take the necessary safety precautions: wear a dust mask while sanding the wood surface; wear a pair of gloves when applying the Teak Wood Stain; and work in a well-ventilated environment.
· Don't make the mistake of leaving freshly stained outdoor furniture outside to dry. It'll trap all kinds of dirt and debris, which will affect the result. Keep such furniture indoors to dry- like in your garage or shed.
· Apply a finish over the wood surface to enhance its protection. You can use either water-based or oil-based finishes. However, if you plan on using a water-based finish over the Teak Wood Stain, wait for 24 hours after application (or 48 if you're in a cold climate). This will give the mineral spirits sufficient time to evaporate.
· Protect your wood surfaces by cleaning them regularly. It's a simple requirement that goes a long way in lengthening the life of your wood.


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Our Orthotics go beyond a traditional pre-fabricated Orthotic (which is the most common type in the industry). Using up to 5 different layers of materials, we create an Orthotic that treats and corrects common foot and posture problems such as Pronation/Supination, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot, Knee, Hip and Back pain.
We use a Vacuum press to form these materials to the plaster impression of your foot which creates a truly custom product. A truly custom product is rare in the Orthotics industry today because creating them is more costly and much more time consuming. We are committed to creating the best Orthotics and we do that using the best methods and materials available.


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Team building: It is a very common term that is often discussed in many organizations today as a means of trying to get employees to accomplish common goals. Although the term itself may have developed a more negative meaning over recent years, Forbes Magazine says, "Team building is the most important investment you can make for your people. It builds trust, mitigates conflict, encourages communication, and increases collaboration." In order for this to happen, you have to be innovative when coming up with team building activities. Try to think past the often used group picnic idea, and implement team building practices that will allow employees and coworkers to use their strengths to bring better, long-term value to your business as a whole.
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Giving back to our communities makes you feel good, assists in making you more socially aware and helps you bond with your colleagues as you team up to help those in need. Charity is beneficial for both humanity and business for many reasons. When you participate in Corporate Social Responsibility team building activities, you get the best of both worlds.
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About Bucharest
A Brief History Of Bucharest, Romania
bucurestiProudly sporting the title of Romania's financial, cultural, civic and industrial capital, Bucharest is an historical city with a fierce 'survive and thrive' attitude. Located on the banks of the Dambovita River, in the southeast of Romania, between four and five million people call the metropolitan area of Bucharest home. This densely populated capital city has a rich and colourful history which Bucharesters are rightly proud of.
Despite such large numbers of people living in a small space the crime rate for Bucharest is lower than other capital cities in Europe, and the police force have worked hard to ensure street crime and nuisances such as begging are curtailed.
Bucharest means 'City of joy', a name that must have sometimes been a challenge to maintain. During the 17th and 18th centuries it bore witness to power struggles between rivals such as the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs, while the 19th century brought both a plague and a devastating fire. Things didn't improve much in the next century, as two world wars left permanent scars on this proud city.
During WW1 Bucharest was occupied for two years by the German military, at which point it suffered domestic humiliation with the temporary loss of status as Romania's capital. Then, a few decades later, WW2 saw much of the city under attack, with extensive bomb damage being sustained before Romania joined the allies and found protection.
For two decades Bucharest residents lived with the daily brutality of Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist regime, but since the revolution in the late 20th century the city has grown into the most economically prosperous city in Romania.
Being admitted into the EU in 2007 has allowed Romania and its capital to thrive and to begin the long overdue process of restoring the city to its former glory.
Despite having gained EU membership the current currency in Romania is still the leu (plural – lei).
Tourism is growing as visitors discover a taste for Bucharest's temperate weather, mix of modern and historical attractions, an extremely attractive cost of living, excellent transport system and delicious food.
Bucharest has various restaurants offering visitors a taste of genuine Romanian food, which has evolved through the centuries into an eclectic mix of Greek, Turkish, Bulgarian, Hungarian and Russian. Heavy meats in various forms, soup and polenta often feature on traditional restaurant menus. Vegetarians will find suitable options, though perhaps not in every eatery.
Once known as the "Paris of the Balkans", "The Paris Of The East", or even "Little Paris", these days Bucharest lays claim to being voted the "second coolest city in Europe". Don't forget that Bucharest was also once the home of Vlad the Impaler – a bloodthirsty character said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. It's not hard to see why when you experience Bucharest's Gothic buildings first hand.
Communication isn't generally a problem for foreign visitors, as although Romanian is the official language, many residents also speak either English, French, Spanish or Italian.
Overall then Bucharest is both a prosperous place to live, (although the cost of living is rising rapidly), and an exciting city to visit for a vacation.
The Economy In Bucharest
So What Really Makes This Capital City Tick? The Epicenter For Romania's Commerce...
workTwenty-first century Bucharest enjoys a thriving economy which continues to gain strength from year to year. This fiscal success is something to be applauded, considering that only twenty years ago Bucharest was just emerging from the gloomy economic constraints of Nicolae Ceausescu's dictatorship. During the period of adjustment that followed the economy remained static until the late 1990s, when things finally began to change.
Bucharest's economy has grown so fast partly through the adoption of a two-pronged method: overhauling the city's infrastructure while also rewarding the residents who work hard to contribute to this success.
Investing in the basic framework necessary for a fully functioning society has paid off, with ongoing developments of modern office buildings, residential housing estates and shopping malls.
Since Romania was accepted into the European Union Bucharest has benefited from a substantial amount of EU investment cash. It has become the most affluent city in Romania, and makes a critically important contribution to the country's general economy.
Around 10% of Romania's population reside in Bucharest, yet the city's workforce is responsible for producing around 20% of the country's GDP, and a quarter of all industrial production. Consequently about a third of all national taxes in Romania are paid by either Bucharest citizens or the companies who are located in the area.
This all means that Bucharesters enjoy a much higher standard of living than many residents in other parts of the country.
Additionally, unemployment rates in Bucharest are less than half that of the general population.
Bucharest's economy was affected to some extent by the financial crisis of 2008, but foreign investment soon picked up again, and the economic trend remains firmly positive.
The fastest areas of growth in Bucharest's economy are the industry, service, property and construction sectors. Most large Romanian companies choose to locate their headquarters in the capital city, as do many medium and small size businesses.
Information technology and communications provides another aspect to Bucharest's economic growth, and various important software companies with offshore delivery centres are based there, along with the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The largest in Romania, its staff manage billions of US dollars a year.
The retail market in Bucharest has also seen serious growth in the recent past. International supermarket chains, including Carrefour, are featured in many locations, as are regular food stores and hypermarkets. The number of shopping malls built since the late 1990s is astounding, and many feature high-end/luxury brand consumer goods from companies such as Hermes, Armani, Rolex and Louis Vuitton.
The most recent contribution to Bucharest's economy is that of the tourist industry, which attracts over ten million visitors a year. Large chain hotels invest heavily in building, keen to have a share of this growing market. Romania is ideally situated for short-hop flights from European countries, making it a convenient destination for weekend breaks as well as longer vacations. Many Bucharesters work hard to ensure their visit is the first of many.
There's no doubt that Bucharest's economy will continue its strong growth as the city continues to exploit both its flexible nature and ability to adapt.
Romania's Government
Really, It's Not All That Different Then What You May Be Accustomed To...
governAh, Romania, a nation whose name connotes visions of the ancient empire of Rome and the Greek Orthodox Catholic Church. The landscape of this country has witnessed some of history's greatest stories such as the rise of Christianity, the turmoil between Rome and the Ottoman Empire, and the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Its rich history does not stop in ancient times, however.
The modern nation was born when the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia merged. Romania began as a European-style monarchy, but has undergone a series of political changes over the last century.
The current government of Romania is a recently developed Republic with a rich history, conceived in the wake of the overthrow of a failed Communist regime. Romania is one of the many nations that were affected by the back-and-forth Cold War between the forces of Soviet Communism and Western Democracy during the twentieth century. Due to decisions in Moscow between these two groups, Romania fell under the Soviet Union's sphere of influence in the 1940s. With the support of the Soviet Union, the country was taken over by a pro-Communist group under the leadership of a man named Petru Groza.
In order to develop the region, a Communist party leader by the name of Ceausescu began to take loans from Western credit institutions and invest this money into Romania's infrastructure. As the Communist party began implementing a choreographed economic system, the country was pushed from an agrarian society to an industrialized modern society. The weight of this debt, however, took its toll on the Romanian people. In an attempt to quickly repay the loans, the populace became heavily policed and worked rigorously. To bring in money, most of the fruits of the people's labor were exported causing the standard of living to drop substantially. Romania began to fall into political, economic and moral turmoil as its Communist government developed in a direction of corruption, deceit, terror and injustice.
These circumstances and other factors contributed to popular discontent, leading the people of Romania to overthrow the existing dictatorship at the end of 1989. Anti-government demonstrations pervaded the region, and when the Romanian army turned against Ceausescu, he attempted to flee but was arrested by the new developing government and was executed.
After the Communist order was eradicated once and for all, the country's Constitution was adopted in 1991 by a coalition of the "Social-Liberal Union", a Social-Democratic Party and a National-Liberal party. This Constitution laid out the framework for an executive, legislative and judicial branch and detailed fundamental rights, liberties, duties, finances, provisions and a process by which the constitution could be revised.
The Executive branch of the Romanian government includes the President, who is the commander of the Armed Forces, the chairperson of the Supreme Council of National Defense and is the defender of the Constitution. He is elected by an absolute majority vote every five years and appoints the other member of the executive branch, the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is considered the head of the other members of the government.
The Judicial branch is made up of the High Court of Justice and Cassation, which is the Supreme and ultimate court of the nation. The Justices that make up the High Court are appointed by the President every 9 years with recommendations of the Superior Council of Magistrates. This Superior Council is made up of a 19-member body of judges, prosecutors and law specialists.
The Constitutional Court is also an important part of the Judicial branch in which 9 members appointed by the President and Parliament serve 9-year terms. In addition to this, subordinate courts of the nation are made up of Courts of Appeal, regional tribunals, first instance courts and military and arbitration courts.
The Legislative branch is the Parliament of Romania, and it is made up of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The Senate is considered the higher house of the Parliament with members elected through a proportional mixed-member system. The Chamber of Deputies contains 19 seats reserved for minorities and 315 elected also through a proportional mixed-member system. This electoral system works by a percentage of votes by alliance or party.
The current Romanian government is made up of a number of parties which shapes its unique political atmosphere. Leading parties include the Christian-Democratic National Peasants Party, the Civic Force, the Conservative party, the Democratic Liberal Party, the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania, the National Liberal Party, the National Union for Romania's Progress, the Popular Movement Party and the Social Democratic Party. In some senses, one may assume the diverse set of political opinions making up the Romanian government shows how successful it has been as a democracy. This may be true in some regards, but this nation is no exception to the rule that where ever political parties reign, corruption lurks nearby.
In 2012, the Romanian government was under fire by its citizens for granting shale-gas concessions to Chevron. Protests were sparked across the nation as people spoke out and demanded that more environmental precautions should be a policy priority. Talk of a new government forming was prevalent just two years ago. Even more recently, in December of last year (2013), the Romanian Parliament made a move which effectively decriminalized the corruption of government officials by removing the title of "public official" from the offices of President, Senators, lower chamber members and lawyers.
Democracy is a messy process, and every nation who has pursued it knows this. Corruption tends to make its way into the cracks of every established government, and Romania must embrace this truism as it progresses out of the political turmoil that has plagued it for so long. With all its obstacles, the Republic system has vastly improved the lives of the average Romanian and has improved the economic state of the nation. A government built on popular support is progress in and of itself, and the people now have the makings of a just system in place which they can use as a foundation for a better tomorrow.
Sports And The Media
Major Media In Bucharest And Of Course, Romanian's Obsession WIth Sports
fun!Sport, and particularly football plays a major part in the life of many Bucharesters and the city boasts three teams, (Steaua, Rapid and Dinamo), each with both domestic and international loyal followers. National team games and international matches are played at the Arena Nationala. Opened in September 2011, and seating nearly 60.000 people, this stadium is now one of the largest in Southeastern Europe.
Despite this fondness for football other sports are not neglected in Bucharest. Those interested in basketball, water polo, ice hockey and athletics can find active clubs in the city, while tennis and boxing activities can be found at the Romexpo Dome.
Most major Romanian media sources are located in Bucharest, including the headquarters of the national television networks and newspapers, radio stations and online news websites. Popular daily newspapers available in Bucharest include Jurnalul National – circulation around 30.000 and Evenimentul Zilei, the country's first tabloid. These compete with popular news websites such as HotNews and Ziare.
Limited sources of print media are available in foreign languages, including the Bucharest Daily News (English) and Új Magyar Szó (Hungarian).
Arts information can be found in the Observator Cultural, while free weekly magazines such as B24FUN cover entertainment listings.


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Hi, it's Amy here again with a scrapbook page using the fantastic foils. For this months designer's challenge I wanted to create a vintage page with photos of some of the men in my family tree. I chose the Dark Blue, Turquoise and Green foils as they fitted with the mens theme and used them to cover die cut frames for my photos (see tutorial below).
The background paper fits perfectly as it has blue, green and brown tones in it so I deliberately chose sepia photos to accent the brown tones. Once I had decided on the photo layout I added some vintage themed embellishments. Finish with some journaling and you have a really nice page. Hope you like it.
Here are some close ups of the detail
To create your own fab foiled frames:
1. Select 2 sizes of die for the frame and 1 size which is between these 2 in order to cut the photo neatly to fit behind the frame. Die cut the photo.
2. Cover a piece of card slightly larger than the frame size with extra wide double sided tape. Leave the backing on. Place the 2 dies cutting edge down onto the double sided tape and secure with a couple more small pieces of tape. Die cut the frame.
3. Remove your frame and peel the backing off the tape. Carefully place the foil sheet, (shiny side up), over the adhesive and rub gently. Begin to slowly peel away the backing. I found that it helps to have a bone folder to hand and if there are any small sections where the foil has not stuck you can just rub gently with the bone folder to help the process.
4. Stick your photo behind the frame.
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3rd National B Plan Competition
Exuberance 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
About Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Govt. of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12B). The University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and International Association of Law Schools (IALS) and Asian Law Institute (ASLI) and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.
About GNLU Legal Incubation Center
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU), Gujarat has launched incubator, named GNLU Legal Incubation Center (GLIC) as part of our vision towards excellence in imparting quality legal education which aims at institutionalizing mechanism, which could act as support system for entrepreneurs. The Incubator set up under the scheme is expected to act as a tool to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment amongst law and management students as an attractive and viable career option. The objectives of establishment of GNLU Legal Incubation Centre are to promote incubation center at GNLU to encourage and support startups in the field of law with allied interdisciplinary areas.
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It is a center for excellence in Business and Public Policy established by Gujarat National Law University with a vision of promoting interdisciplinary research and dialogue on contemporary business and public policy issues. It is working with a motto of providing platform for exchange of scholarly views and promotion of ethical and socially responsible entrepreneurial ventures.
GNLU Legal Incubation Center and GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy takes great pleasure in announcing 3rd Edition of Business Plan Competition on Saturday, 17th February, 2018 at GNLU.
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The revised Annex 17 of Eudralex volume 4 is intended to outline the requirements for application of a Real Time Release Testing (RTRT) approach in manufacturing, where the control of critical process parameters and relevant critical quality attributes may be used as an alternative to routine finished product testing of medicinal products. The previous Annex 17 only focused on the application of Parametric Release for the routine release of terminally sterilized products waiving the performance of a test for sterility on the basis of successful demonstration that predetermined and validated sterilizing conditions have been achieved. Recent advances in the application of process analytical technology (PAT), quality by design (QbD) and quality risk management (QRM) principles to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing have shown that the appropriate combination of process controls together with timely monitoring and verification of pre-established critical quality attributes provides greater assurance of product quality than finished product testing alone. The revised Annex 17 is brought into line with ICH Q8- Q12 documents and will detail regulatory expectations for a batch release system based on the information collected during the manufacturing process, through product knowledge and process understanding and control.
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The control of critical process parameters (CPPs) and relevant critical quality attributes (CQAs) may be used as an alternative to routine finished product testing of medicinal products. Therefore, the following topics are discussed during the webinar:
Which are the requirements for application of a Real Time
Release Testing (RTRT) approach in manufacturing?
How are CPPs and relevant CQAs controlled?
Can the Qualified Person (QP) certify batches based on the compliance of the process data to the approved release criteria together with appropriate GMP compliance?
Are active substances and intermediates included in this new approach?
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Dr Rainer Gnibl, GMP Inspector, District Government of Upper Bavaria, Germany
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To study the flight control behavior of fruit flies, a tiny fly is glued to a probe positioned in an electronic arena of hundreds of flashing LEDs that can also measure its wing motion and flight forces. By altering its wing motion, the fly itself can change the display of the moving electronic panorama, tricking the fly into "thinking" it is really flying through the air. The amplified humming of the fruit fly as it buzzes through its imaginary flight surrounded by computers in the darkened lab is quite bizarre. UC Berkeley, CA, USA.
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A seminar called "The newspaper of the future" will be held from 30 to 31 May at the De Persgroep's Eco Print Center (EPA) in Lokeren, Belgium. Attendees will hear about EPC's technological success story and the new business opportunities it has generated. ECO has a KBA Cortina 192 page press line with 12 printing towers and four folders. The waterless press has proved to be a key factor ensuring maximum utilization of the De Persgroep's investment. Sponsors for the event are De Persgroep, Wifa, KBA, and Toray. Go to www.persgroep.be/en for more information.
Toray International America Inc., will showcase its products and services at Drupa 2012, the international trade fair scheduled for May 3-16 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Toray will have its own 5,000 sq ft booth performing live demonstrations on stand D32 in hall 16; additional waterless printing demonstrations using Toray plates will also be seen at the KBA booth in hall 16, stand C47.
"We believe that Drupa 2012 will provide an international stage to show attendees that waterless printing produces superior quality on a wide variety of substrates beyond paper and board with the same ink," says Eric Friedman, North American sales manager of Toray. "Increased flexibility and efficiency, with fast processing on different materials, have been the focus of Toray's most recent developments to meet the increasing challenges presented by a changing print market. Toray's aim is to show solutions that will help printers expand their product range."
Live demonstrations at Toray's booth include:
The KBA booth will feature:
"KBA considers Toray a strong partner in its waterless printing press line," says Eric Frank, vice president of marketing and product management for KBA North America. "As we launch a new waterless printing press for the flexible packaging market, we believe that KBA and Toray will provide the necessary tools to showcase the advantages of printing waterless."
You can visit Presstek in Hall 4, Stand 4B03 to see live, personal demonstrations of the highly automated Presstek 75DI-AC digital offset waterless press. The environmentally friendly press features extreme automation for the fastest job-to-job changeovers at a low cost per page, providing the ultimate solution for affordable short-run and fast turnaround printing.
Presstek 75DI-AC: 5-color B2 format digital, waterless offset press featuring inline aqueous coating, 6-minute job-to-job turnovers including on-press imaging, extreme automation and precision quality printing (300 lpi or stochastic) at speeds up to 16,000 sph with capabilities of handling a wide range of substrates up to .8mm thick. 75DI models are available in 4-10 color configurations and optional aqueous coating.
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Even though the main waterless press at Nottingham, England-based 'Print Revolution' has been running all week, company director Adrian Collier, the impact of the tough economy.
"Customers have had to cut print budgets and we have worked with them. Sadly some of our clients in the voluntary and public sectors are no longer around," adds Adrian, who peers at his IMac screen so another job is readied for the press.
Print Revolution will be 10 years old in December 2012 and the company has always been committed to using the latest print technologies such as the Presstek DI 52 press and environmentally progressive work methods. Quality has always been their watchword and on inspection the main press room more closely resembles a hospital theatre than a traditional print room. It is that clean.
Paul Bamford who runs the main press room knows that people want value for money more than ever, but he is keen to highlight the difference between value and cost.
"Our customers keep coming back to us because of our print quality, service standards and environmental integrity" says Paul. "Sometimes, people tell us that they can get the same work cheaper elsewhere; but in nearly every case the same customer comes rushing back a month later because they've found out that 'cheap' often means poor quality.
"But it's not easy for people buying print because it's only when the final product is produced that they see what their money has bought" adds Paul. "So that's why we are offering new customers the opportunity to come and see how the waterless press handles their work. They are happy to print small jobs for free if people can come and see how we operate and why their print looks so good when it comes off a Print Revolution press."
For further information about Print Revolution and/or this offer, contact Adrian Collier:email@example.com or visit their website www.printrevolution.co.uk
Presstek announced changes in the company's executive management on February 1, 2012.
The Board of Directors has elected Stanley E. Freimuth as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 13, 2012. Freimuth replaces Jeffrey Jacobson, who is leaving the company to accept a new position.
Mr. Freimuth, 65, spent nearly 25 years with the global imaging giant, Fujifilm, where he initially ran the company's U.S. graphic systems business for 17 years and went on to serve as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, with responsibility for all Fujifilm businesses in the U.S. In this role he was instrumental in leading the company's successful strategy to transition from an analog to digital business model. Mr. Freimuth has been a valued member of the Presstek Board of Directors since 2009. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies (NPES) and as Chairman of the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC). He is a recipient of both the Franklin Award from the Association of Graphic Communications and the Harold W. Gegenheimer Award from NPES.
Waterless shows advantage in color space compared to conventional offset, indicating that a slightly larger color space is possible with waterless. Color stability for waterless was better throughout the pressrun using the G7 aimpoints.
Waterless printed with consistently lower dot gain than conventional wet offset.
Start-up waste was significantly lower for waterless, requiring roughly 40% fewer sheets at start-up to achieve G7 aimpoint densities.
Waterless reached and maintained target ink densities on all subsequent restarts.
What is G7? Developed in the USA, G7® is IDEAlliance's industry-leading set of best practices for achieving gray balance and is the driving force for achieving visual similarity across all print processes.
G7® is a method defined by the Print Properties and Colorimetrics Working Group of IDEAlliance. The application of this method enables printers to reproduce a similar visual appearance across printing types and substrates. Today, through the PPC Working Group, experts from across the spectrum of printing disciplines contribute to this important IDEAlliance Methodology. G7® specifies the components of an image that define a similar "visual appearance" to the human eye.
VIM has a long history in the graphic arts beginning with Scitex Corporation Ltd. (from the late 1960s -2005) which was founded by Israeli Efraim (Efi) Arazi. The firm was a flagship of Israeli industry, specialized in producing products, systems and equipment for the graphics design, printing and publishing markets.
By the late 1990s Scitex was divided into three principal business units: Scitex Graphic Arts Group—acquired by Creo Inc.—2000; Scitex Digital Printing, sold to Kodak - 2004 and Scitex Vision, which was sold to Hewlett- Packard (HP)—2005. Several companies have been spawned out of Scitex. These companies and products include Inkjet technologies (Objet, Scodix, Diptech, Matan, Korni), Digital Printing Technologies (VIM Technologies, Digiflex) and Indigo N.V. (digital offset color printing) which was founded by Benny Landa in 1977. Hewlet Packard acquired Indigo in 2001.
Mr. Avigdor Bieber had the honor of making the IGAS presentation to an audience largely made up of Japanese waterless printers. Mr. Bieber was general manager and chief technical officer at Scitex where he was responsible for the Eray plotter, the Raystar imagesetter and the famous Scitex Dolev.
He was also founder and president of Karat Digital Press a joint venture between Scitex and KBA. The 74Karat was the 1st four up DI digital press, introduced in 2000 and sold over 100 units.
As founder of VIM Technologies, Mr. Bieber currently serves as the firm's CEO and chairman of the board. Besides the digital processless waterless plates, the company boasts an impressive line-up of digital technologies including the JT Inkjet DirectPlate, the Inkjet CTP system and Inkjet digital process-less, chemistry-free plates VIM was started in 2001 by a group of industry veterans whose research and development are strongly supported by the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist located in the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor. In just a few short years VIM has established itself in Europe, North America, Japan, Central America, and the Pacific region. There are 40 active dealers world-wide with hundreds of customers According to Mr. Bieber VIM's Business Model is to focus on developing innovative and proprietary technologies and products in the Digital Printing market.
They will sell the consumables and related msystems to generate recurring "annuity" streams via their waterless DP-R, DOB, DO-S plates and the JT Inkjet CTP systems & related disposables. They intend to keep the manufacture of proprietary stages inhouse while outsourcing common production stages.
VIM's overall Business strategy is to offer the right products and technology for the changing graphic arts industry, with a focus on VIM WL products that serve the needs for short runs, on demand printing (POD market), as well as long run offset presses. They position their products as green solutions because they are chemistry-free and process-less ablative plates that can be used with any thermal CTP that exists in the market.
VIM's challenge is to gain a foothold in the markets already occupied by Presstek and Toray.
The-32 page whitepaper, authored by Gene Langlais of Capricorn Researchundefineda board member of TAGA and a member of GAFT Research Committeeundefinedis available exclusively through the IWPA. The whitepaper is available free of charge to all current IWPA members. Non-members can purchase the whitepaper for $149.00.
The test was run on March 21-22, 2011 at Mosaic in Cheverly, MD. A common test form was printed both waterless and wet offset on the same press and under the same conditions to determine if measurable print and / or production quality differences could be found between waterless and wet-offset.
During the test, Mosaic was asked to use their pre-press and start-up procedures for both print runs, using the read outs from the SpotOn!™ system to determine when salable copy had been achieved according to the G7® guidelines, which are in line with ISO standards.
The first 30 sheets after each start-up were measured for all the pertinent values. This occurred after the initial start-up, after a planned stop at 4,000 sheets and a 30 minutes delay to simulate a lunch break, and finally after a planned stop at 7,000 sheets to wash the blankets.
Additionally, samples were taken every 100 sheets and measured for the same criteria; namely, SID (Solid Ink Density), Ink Trap on the RGB patches, GB (Gray Balance), NPDC (Neutral Point Density Curves) and L*a*b* Color compliance (Delta E*) and for TVI (Total Value Increase).
Furthermore, since 1-bit TIFF linear (and curved) tone targets were included on each test form, the 1-bit TIFF linear dots on the plates and sheets were compared every 1,000 sheets to record Dot Gain and review any signs of dot wear.
Other areas such as Ink Consumption, Fountain Solution Usage, Paper Waste and Press Temperature were monitored and measured as well.
During the test, Mosaic was asked to use their pre-press and start-up procedures for both print runs, using the read outs from the SpotOn!™ system to determine when salable copy had been achieved according to the G7® guidelines, which are in line with ISO standards.
The first 30 sheets after each start-up were measured for all the pertinent values. This occurred after the initial start-up, after a planned stop at 4,000 sheets and a 30 minutes delay to simulate a lunch break, and finally after a planned stop at 7,000 sheets to wash the blankets.
Additionally, samples were taken every 100 sheets and measured for the same criteria; namely, SID (Solid Ink Density), Ink Trap on the RGB patches, GB (Gray Balance), NPDC (Neutral Point Density Curves) and L*a*b* Color compliance (Delta E*) and for TVI (Total Value Increase).
Furthermore, since 1-bit TIFF linear (and curved) tone targets were included on each test form, the 1-bit TIFF linear dots on the plates and sheets were compared every 1,000 sheets to record Dot Gain and review any signs of dot wear.
Other areas such as Ink Consumption, Fountain Solution Usage, Paper Waste and Press Temperature were monitored and measured as well.
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Nakai's Injury: Photographs
So here is what Nakai's injury looks like:
As you can see it is very deep and exposes both underlying tissue and bone.
SeaWorld finally released a statement about the injury:
A killer whale at Sea World was injured while swimming with two other whales during a night performance last week, park officials said Thursday.
The injury to Nakai, an 11-year-old whale, is believed to have occurred when he came into contact with a portion of the pool on Sept. 20, said Sea World spokesman Dave Koontz.
The whale was treated by veterinarians. Park officials did not disclose details of the injury.
"Nakai is currently receiving antibiotics and the veterinarians are pleased with the healing progress of his wound," Koontz said.
Nakai is "swimming comfortably and interacting with other killer whales" at the park, Koontz said.
It's hard to look at that wound and be confident that all is as well as Koontz suggests. The big challenge with an injury like this is infection. And Nakai, as Koontz indicates, is being pumped full of antibiotics in the hopes of staving off any bacteria.
Knowing that the chunk of Nakai's chin that was sheared off was retrieved from the bottom of the pool, I wondered whether there might be some way to try and reattach it, or graft it back on. I was told, by someone who knows, that it is very difficult to sew or staple killer whale parts back on due to the force of water constantly rushing past the skin. Apparently, something like that was tried (and failed) with Splash after he injured his jaw.
Instead, I was told, SeaWorld sometimes uses an interesting and surprising remedy to try and protect open wounds: honey, which is used as a topical wound treatment.
Sounds a little nutty, but give SeaWorld points for creativity. Honey, apparently, is a well-known traditional topical agent:
Honey is an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds, which has recently been 'rediscovered' by the medical profession, particularly where conventional modern therapeutic agents are failing. There are now many published reports describing the effectiveness of honey in rapidly clearing infection from wounds, with no adverse effects to slow the healing process; there is also some evidence to suggest that honey may actively promote healing. In laboratory studies, it has been shown to have an antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi. However, further research is needed to optimise the effective use of this agent in clinical practice.
I was told that honey is sometimes used on abrasions on Tilikum's flukes.
So there you have it: antibiotics and honey. Hope that works. Judging from these photos, Nakai is going to need all the help he can get.
Tinkabella permalinkSeptember 27, 2012 9:10 pm
Sick, sick sick……SeaWorld continues to disgust me. Given the large diameter of the wound I wonder if it will ever heal.
Orcalover permalinkSeptember 27, 2012 10:16 pm
I'm really interested in hearing what BS sea world is going to dish out this time to try to butter this up and make it sound better than it really is… This is just so incredibly sickening. On so many levels!
Michelle permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 3:31 am
Once again it just shows the joys of captivity…..and if Nakai does not make it?….it will be a case of ' …this one is broken, lets get a new one…'
Another sod of a whale will be taken from the ocean to entertain the crowd. Whoop-dee-doo…
September 28, 2012 3:57 am
so many types of wrong in this story ugh, humanity!
lizette maas permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 5:54 am
this is one more reason why whales and dolphins should not be in captivity….they even cannot take good care of them…this is torture… set him free…
October 11, 2012 11:40 am
He would need massice amounts of rehabilitation if that were to be done. Against that, too?
Mhairi Williams permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 8:00 am
I can't believe it.. this crap has to stop.. I hate you Sea World
February 10, 2013 7:52 pm
it's not there fault for his injury
Krista permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 9:48 am
Antibiotics but no pain killers? That wound must be excruciating.
October 11, 2012 11:41 am
There's probably a good reason for why they are not using painkillers.
Kimberly permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 9:49 am
Ridiculous!!! I will continue to boycott Sea World and let people know how disgusted I am with them!!!
Sherrie permalinkSeptember 29, 2012 4:45 pm
My favorite word: BOYCOTT!! I've been boycotting SeaWorld and anything and everything with the likes that capture wild animals whether they are of land and sea! Circus' with their egregious animal abuses, aquariums–because of the captivity factor and SeaWorld is right there in the muck of all of them. I'll be doing the same–Boycotting and spreading the word of how disgusted I am with them too!
September 28, 2012 10:07 am
Captivity maimes and kills! Disgusting! I cannot imagine what this being is going through. Say NO to dolphin and whale shows!
Janice permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 10:55 am
Thank you Tim for keeping us informed. Again, Sea World sickens me … when will they stop and do what's right? ONLY when the money stops coming in. Until then, all the Orca's are sentenced to death-row. As fellow humans, we should be so ashamed.
Jochem permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 11:52 am
To be honest, it is well known that a piece of a body is separated the longer it takes before it is put back the smaller the chances of it reattaching again, specially if said piece has been lying in the water, for the water will flush out vital fluids that the animal needs for reattachment.
And yes, honey IS well known for it's anti-septic properties, vets use it all the time and even normal doctors use it.
So far for defending Seaworld.
Now for giving my opinion on this matter.
Such a wound from scraping "a portion of the pool"? That means the pool is unfit for keeping wild animals.
Such a wound from fighting with other orkas? That means that he doesn't fit in with the rest of the group (flaw 1) and that the pools aren't prepared for such a problem that one orka should be able to escape in case of a fight (flaw 2) which again means that the pool is unfit for keeping wild animals.
To summarise: Humans are unfit for keeping wild animals!!!
Sherrie permalinkSeptember 29, 2012 4:36 pm
Amen Jochem! 100% totally agree! Plus, totally disgusting what happened to this wild marine mammal. Seaworld should ONLY be used as a santuary or refuge for injured animals—(well, I guess they have one now, albeit beget at their own hands) and not used for entertainment and exploitation.
email@example.com permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 12:03 pm
Let us animal lovers join together and stop this horrible torture against animals all over our world. I feel ashame to be a human beeing..
October 11, 2012 11:28 am
Aren't you being just a bit ridiculous?
ria. permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 4:35 pm
How many more incidents are going to happen….When will these farce of marine parks say enough is enough. 'Bangs Head'
This also makes me think of Morgan who was stolen by seaworld (not unusual) and remains in a tank to do tricks for people and who is often attacked at Loro Parque by other orca.She should not be there!
Manuka Honey is used alot here in NZ especially on ulcers and other wounds that are resistant to a broad spectrum of anti biotics. Not everybody can use it as it sometimes irritates and burns causing more pain to the patient. How would this little orca voice his discomfort im not sure. There's also the problem of keeping it in place, Im sure there are waterproof dressing around… just not sure how it would stay dry due to the position of where it is.
October 11, 2012 11:43 am
Ugh, "stolen?" Are you serious? And how do you know that the honey will affect him the same way ift affects us?
Gwen McKenna permalinkSeptember 28, 2012 5:49 pm
The pain from this injury must be terrible. $eaWorld is full of bull crap and we all know it. This injury happened when the whale "came into contact" with the pool? What does this mean? Whales don't just slam into walls for no reason. The $eaWorld spin doctors will be working on their ridiculous excuses for this inexcusable injury.
October 11, 2012 11:39 am
Even orcas can make mistakes. He may have been trying to slide onto the platform on which they do that, and miscalculated. That's what this looks like to me.
September 28, 2012 11:23 pm
we need to stop showing up to these kinds of shows, i
f there wasn't a demand for this shit it wouldn't exist
September 29, 2012 7:08 am
Those Freaking IDIOTS at SEAWORLD-OMG!!!! This is inexcuseable, damn it! BoyCott Seaworld!!!!!!!
Brandon Walker permalinkSeptember 29, 2012 11:15 am
Orcas exhibit many behaviors that produce injuiries both in the wild and captivity. I suppose I'm saying that if you look at the deep "Raking" marks on the backs of orcas (from scraping thier teeth on each other) or the bites they give each other during thier entry into sexual maturity….these animals sometimes have serious battle scars. The injury to Nakai is gruesome looking and this is not to defend sea world. Its merely to say that I dont believe that killer whales are going crazy in captivity and running into walls. The animals were likely displaying aggressive behavior towards each other and this injury was a result of that behavior. The contact with the pool is something that would not have happened in the wild.
Harry permalinkSeptember 30, 2012 11:54 pm
In regards to your comment, yes, orcas in the wild DO rake one another like this, but there's a big fundamental issue with the wild rakes versus SeaWorld's.
In the wild, it's simply used to show heriarchy and dominance, and the whale being attacked can flee in any direction. Plus if animals don't like one another, they can stay far away from each other.
In captivity, these attacks can result from boredom and just plain out hatred of the individual animal. In a tank, the orcas CANNOT flee in any direction, because they just have walls and eventually get cornered. Some of the animals probably don't even understand the purpose of this and see it as a game or something. The reciever just has to take the punishment over and over…
Morgan and Tekoa in Loro Parque are fine examples of this behavior.
Yes, wild animals in the wild rake others, but trying to compare wild rakes versus captive rakes is like comparing apples with oranges. They are two totally different behaviors fueled by different enviroments and upbringings.
marcie permalinkOctober 1, 2012 4:49 pm
What a horrible sight. He has to be in tremendous pain from such a large & open wound. Serious questions remain unanswered:
* What is the likelihood of healing, given the severity of such an injury?
* Is he experiencing pain during feeding?
* How about the daily tooth flushing procedure many SW whales endure 3 to 4 times a day? How is this injury unaffected by the pressure of flushing water into his teeth?
* Will he be sharing space with females?
* If so, surely they're hyper-focused on his new vulnerability. Any semi-aggressive or accidental contact by another whale on, or near the wound would be very painful, no?
* Could that contact further damage the exposed unprotected bone?
This is inexcusable and unnecessary. The hypocrisy of Sea World is stunning. On the one hand, their carefully choreographed performances are filled with politically correct narratives; conservation, education and environmental awareness. But as they sing, dance, and speak of their unmatched care for the animals ~ they're selling tickets to caged animal tricks performed to loud thumping music and screaming people. When will people see this for what it is?
October 11, 2012 11:37 am
I'm not sure if you knew this already, but maybe there's a reason for why they are not giving him painkillers. And by the way, these animals are desensitized to the music and audience. Would you say the same thing if I told you that they do the same thing with horses? Performing to loud music and screaming people?
Fer permalinkOctober 3, 2012 1:17 pm
October 11, 2012 11:34 am
OK, I've REALLY had it up to my eyeballs with this anti-cap business. There is a bond of TRUST between orca and trainer. And the shows are often quite educational to the public. And no one can force these 6,000 pound animals to do anything: that choice is up to the animal. Have you ever looked at BOTH sides of this issue? Yes, they live longer in the wild. But they are taking steps to change that, thanks to research. Captivity isn't always a bad thing. And you know what? This article isn't even about captivity. It's about NAKAI'S PROGRESS. And don't bother ranting on me: you cannot change my opinion. You are also entitled to yours. Think about it.
lila22 permalinkOctober 22, 2012 3:19 pm
You are incredibly ignorant. Educate yourself a little bit.
Nj permalinkMarch 10, 2014 4:03 am
Wowwww….Sydney, who do you work for?? You sound like a puppet for the guilty. On this topic you've managed to keep yourself incredibly ignorant!
Best of luck figuring things out, and perhaps even becoming a friend to these beautiful animals if not in actions then at least in words.
i wish this for myself as well and for all of us who are hurt by this and other reports. Things are going to get better no doubt.


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Looking for an inspiring way to celebrate Youth Month? From classical ballet, to witnessing the life and times of Steve Biko, there are a number of inspiring ways to celebrate Youth Month at the Theatre this June. Expresso thespian Thenji Stemela recommends some stunning stage productions featuring brilliant young performers in this month's Expresso Theatre Roundup.
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