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This privacy policy sets out how Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd uses and protects any information that you give Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd when you use this website.
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 21/05/18
We will not sell, share, or rent any information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement.
What we collect
If you choose to contact us via our 'Contact Us' form, we may collect the following information from you:
- name
- contact information: including email address, phone number and postal address
Your personal information will not be captured by our website.
What the legal basis is for us to use this data?
We require this information for the following reasons:
- To help us investigate any complaints, comments or issues that you have raised with us. In doing so, we may need to share your personal information with colleagues if it is strictly necessary to enable us to carry out our investigations.
- To contact you to discuss your complaint, comment or issue.
- To create and maintain a record to identify where you have been in touch with us in the past, including the reason for that previous contact and how it was resolved.
- To improve our products and services in the future.
If you choose to apply for a job with us, we will collect the following information from you:
- name
- contact information: including email address, phone number and postal address
- previous work history
- education history
- training or other qualifications
What the legal basis is for us to use this data?
Personal data supplied on the application form is only used for recruitment. No information is passed to anyone outside the Company and only our recruitment staff have access to it. No automated screening system is used.
We require this information for the following reasons:
- To consider you a job vacancy.
- To contact you and update you regarding your application.
- To create and maintain a record to identify if you have applied for a job with us in the past.
Completed application forms will be held for 6 months, and you will be considered for other vacancies during this time unless you let us know that you do not wish for this to happen. After this time the application form will be destroyed and you will need to reapply for any vacancy.
If you choose to enter a competition run by us, we may collect the following information from you:
- name
- contact information: including email address, phone number and postal address
Your personal information will not be captured by our website.
What the legal basis is for us to use this data?
We require this information for the following reasons:
- To contact you in the event that you win the competition
We will only send you marketing messages if you have consented to us doing so. This will be by opting-in to receiving marketing messaging on the competition entry form. We will send you marketing messages via the method specified when we sought your consent.
You may opt out of receiving further marketing at any time in the following ways:
- By writing to us at Data Protection Officer, Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd, Caxton Way, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3YT
Whenever we process data for any of these purposes, we will always make sure that we keep your Personal Data rights in high regard and take account of these rights. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about visitors to this site. We use this data to improve visitor experience and to help us make the site better and attract more visitors. Google Analytics records:
- The website the visitor came from to get to this site.
- The kind of computer they are using (Windows, Mac, etc. as well as information like screen resolution, web browser etc.)
- The visitor's general location (eg: London, United Kingdom)
- Where the visitor clicked on the site and how long they stayed for.
In using Google Analytics, we are bound by Google Analytics Terms of Service.
You can opt out of Google's advertising tracking cookie or use a browser plugin to opt out of all Google Analytics tracking software.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You have the right to ask for a copy of the personal information that we hold about you. You also have the right to object to our use of your personal information or ask us to delete, remove or stop using your personal information if there is no need for us to keep it. If you wish to do so, please contact us:
- By writing to us at Data Protection Officer, Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd, Caxton Way, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3YT
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
There may be legal or other reasons why we need to keep or use your information, but please tell us if you think that we should not be using it.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above addresses. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.


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NYJC's 10th Birthday All Star Concert!
Celebrating 10 years of NYJC and 100 years of British Jazz!
12th August 2017 at 7.30 pm in Hall 1 Kings Place London
A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of incredible jazz musicians playing in support of NYJC and celebrating 100 years of British jazz.
The line up features our President Dave Holland, Vice President Julian Joseph, Norma Winstone, Nikki Iles, Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson , Mark Mondesir, Nikki Yeoh, Digby Fairweather, Karen Sharp, Chris Batchelor, Laura Jurd, Tori Freestone, Nic France, Martin Speake, Dominic Ashworth, Mark Hodgson, Malcolm Earle Smith, Mick Foster, Tom Hewson. In many cases they will appear in combinations that have never been witnessed before including Dave Holland and Julian Joseph performing together for the very first time as part of a unique and eclectic programme.
Tickets range from £9.50 to £29.50 and can be booked through Kings Place Box Office HERE
The concert is the climax of NYJC's 10 Birthday Festival, celebrating the role that we play in supporting the next generation of British jazz. Well known names such as Jacob Collier and Laura Jurd have attended our regional and national programmes.
NYJC Founder and Artistic Director Issie Barratt has curated the inspirational evening's event: "It will be like a kaleidoscope. We want to celebrate the musicians in the room (all of whom have close ties to NYJC) alongside all the people they have played with over the years. Together, they have written a large part of our jazz history, with all its different heritages and styles – I want the evening to celebrate in a unique, once-in-a-lifetime way the incredible variety of British jazz."
All profits go to the work of NYJC – "Keen to inspire another decade of youth jazz"

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The Arkansas District Tournament will be on April 4th & 5th at NLR 1st Assembly. The 5th & 6th grade division will begin quizzing on Friday night and then all three divisions will quiz on Saturday.
We are asking the teams to register online by March 2 if they plan to attend the District Tournament. They can change their officials at a later time if they need to. Online registration is at http://jbq.org/registration/registration.aspx?event=ARJBQ_District
When asked District placement we want to know what place you finished at the Qualifying Meet . The 4th & under groups, we are going to add wild card teams to even up the brackets and to avoid having bye rounds, that is why it is so important for you to register by March 2nd if you plan on attending the District Tournament.


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This infographic illustrates a model of design process.
The wings of the turbine represent the skills that the designer possesses while the opportunities, co-operations and briefs are the forces that drive them. As many skills the designer will possess, the more efficient the process and better the outcome will be. An idea goes through the process steps that appears on the post and eventually turns either to a product, service or space.
Another outcome that this design process creates, besides creating a deliverable, is gaining new skills to the designer. (represented by the transparent wings).
As mentioned above: The more skills the designer will possess – the better his output will be.
This part is extremely crucial to designers, especially at the beginning of their career.
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The Triveni Programme (IB CAS) is at the heart of the UWC Mahindra College experience and ensures that learning moves beyond the classroom. Participate in a variety of activities and explore new ways of thinking about the issues that surround you in the College, in India and around the world. We believe that as one of the only UWCs situated in a country in transition, we offer a unique opportunity to explore, experience and critically analyse concepts of power, privilege, class and development within the framework of a school that is striving to shape leaders of change in the world.
Pushing your own physical, intellectual and creative boundaries, evaluation and reflection are important components of the programme and are designed to ensure that you critically analyse your impact on the ground, while ensuring a positive impact on the communities that you are a part of.
The Triveni Program aims to achieve a more tangible impact both in our college community and in the local community. UWC Mahindra College has pioneered a new project-based Triveni programme which will equip students with concrete skills such as innovative problem solving, community organizing, and project development to help them become agents of social change. By focusing on projects, students will learn the basics of project management, such as conducting needs assessments, generating ideas, analyzing how those ideas match the needs, identifying resources, planning and preparing, executing, and evaluating.
Prior to the development of projects, students will engage one of five areas of interest:
For each of these streams, students will undertake a period of skill-building to gain the necessary expertise to conduct the projects.Each student will engage in one of the five Triveni streams and can choose to further specialize within these streams if they wish by developing specific projects within their chosen stream.
The project-based Program will be complemented by activities whose aims are recreational and cover a wide range of active and creative pursuits. We offer a wide range of recreational activities, most of which are led by students. Students must participate in at least one Creative and one Action activity every semester, in addition to the projects that they undertake within their specialist streams. From basketball, football and badminton to Zumba, papermaking and painting. If you are passionate about something, you are invited to bring students together and make an activity!
IB course offerings in Visual Art, Theatre Arts, Film Studies, and Dance are complemented by a number of arts-based co-curricular programmes that encourage students to explore their artistic and creative skills.
At the heart of the artistic endeavours at Mahindra College lies an annual, month long, Theatre Season that features between 10 and 15 productions. Our Theatre Seasons are known for their diversity, involving almost 200 individuals (students, faculty, and staff) as writers, directors, designers, actors, and technicians; including the audiences, one might go so far as to say that every single member of our community is part of Theatre Season!
Mahindra College values the role that creativity plays in a holistic UWC education; challenging our community to engage artistically with important questions about ourselves and the world around you.
In order to explore common ideas or patterns from around the world, many Theme Weeks are organized throughout the year. Theme weeks and conferences are student-run and will often feature workshops, guest lectures, debates or movie screenings around topics that can range from peace and environmental sustainability to women and gender.
Designed for students who would like to take a year off between high school and college, the Triveni Office and the guidance counsellor assist students in finding internships, volunteer opportunities, skill building workshops, and short courses to augment their interests. We strongly promote and support gap years and many universities strongly favour students that have had a gap year experience.


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Today the snow came down, so my bicycle stayed warm and inside while we set out for the DDR shop! The real find was the following, a map of European history between 1476 and 1648 – from the perspective of class struggle.
The two major centres of bourgeois revolution took place first in the Netherlands (the bigger the flag the larger the revolution):
And then in England where capitalist manufacturing took off after the Dutch had laid the groundwork in agricultural capitalism and trade:
In fact, much of western Europe is covered in bourgeois revolutions:
Meanwhile, in the rest of Europe class war was underway, with the red triangles signalling peasant class struggle:
There was a fair bit of that going on:
But the real flashpoints came with the Peasant Revolution, marked by a white triangle and flag within a red square:
Thomas Müntzer, a leader of the peasants and key 'theologian of the revolution' (as Bloch called him) was, of course, one of Luther's students who took his teacher's points to their logical conclusion. Who said Protestantism doesn't have radical revolutionary potential? Luther was horrified, backtracking from what he had instigated and – to his eternal shame – calling for everyone else to kill, crush and destroy any peasant they might meet.
Ah, they don't make such maps as much as they used to. Time for a revision of the high school history curriculum.
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I've been testing out Ubuntu Mate 15.10, and it may be my new favorite Linux distro for the desktop. :-)
It's very simple and clean, and comes with various themes, such as Redmond (below), Cupertino (with a bottom dock), or Gnome (classic top/bottom panels). It also includes a more advance menu that includes a search and favorites.


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Grade & Age:
12th grade, age 18
How many years have you played football?
10 years
What is your current position?
Strong Safety & Receiver
What positions have you played in the past?
Strong Safety & Receiver
What other sports/activities are you involved in?
FBLA, Beta Club, National Honor Society
What is your favorite subject in school?
Senior Seminar
What are your plans after High School?
Attend the University of Arkansas, receive a bachelor's in accounting, then go to law school
How do you celebrate a win?
With a shower and a long night's rest
How has a coach/player affected your life on or off the field? Who was it?
Coach Chick has due to his encouragement and leadership tips for life, on and off the field
From last week's Player of the Week, Hoyt Smith, "What interested you to play football?"
The bond and fellowship among the players


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InSkin Media Releases Performance Stats For Hasbro Campaign
High-impact online ad solutions company InSkin Media today released performance figures of a recent campaign for Hasbro. Building on learnings from a similar campaign in Christmas 2015, InSkin Media's bespoke formats demonstrated a further upswing in engagement and purchase intent for Hasbro's Monopoly brand in 2016.
Conducted by visual engagement optimisation specialists, Sticky, the research shows Hasbro's 'Monopoly: Ultimate Banking' digital campaign outperforming industry benchmarks in metrics such as recall and purchase intent.
Additionally, the campaign returned key performance metrics far exceeding industry standards, with viewability averaging 85.96 per cent and average in-view time reaching 76 seconds, as verified by Moat.
Comprising eye-tracking heat-maps and a consumer sentiment survey, the study found InSkin's PageSkin Plus format boosted Hasbro's recall to 95 per cent, a value 45 per cent above industry standards. These results also marked an improvement on InSkin's previous Christmas campaign for Monopoly: World Edition, showing ad recall lifting 15 per cent YoY.
Crucially, positive purchase intent for Monopoly: Ultimate Banking scored an aggregated 43 per cent higher than industry benchmarks, reaching 62 per cent. The research again shows purchase intent building on 2015's campaign figures, jumping 35.2 per cent YoY.
Of the InSkin ad format itself, consumers reported an aggregated 42 per cent higher 'likeability' towards the PageSkin Plus offering over standard digital benchmarks.
Josh Roach from OMD says the research results show Hasbro's dedication to bravery in its media approach is working.
"Hasbro has a long tradition of lifting industry standards with its advertising, and we're delighted our 2016 campaign for Monopoly: Ultimate Banking has done that yet again. OMD have an ongoing focus on innovative and enjoyable marketing campaigns. We consider InSkin's digital ad formats a great platform for keeping our brands fresh and engaging," he added.
InSkin GM Matt Newcomb said, "We achieved great results for Hasbro's iconic Monopoly brand in 2015, and we're thrilled the research shows we repeated that success in 2016.
"Our Moat-verified viewability scores and in-view time are high, which is in keeping with our expectations for the Pageskin format, but to see the other metrics growing YoY is very rewarding."
"Hasbro have continued to innovate with InSkin in 2016. Using the iconic Mr Monopoly character in the top left of our PageSkin format is a hugely effective way of drawing the reader into the campaign creative, and the engagement results from Sticky prove that," he said.


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Liza's at the Palace-
Liza Minnelli's 2009 Tony Award-winning concert, Liza's At The Palace, was recorded at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on October 1. The program features a special tribute to her godmother, Kay Thompson, as Liza recreates Thompson's exciting 1948 nightclub act, which featured the Williams' Brothers. The concert ends with New York, New York, Liza's signature song.
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Staff Directory
Linda Hudson
Linda serves as the ministry assistant to the director of the office of prayer. Previously, Linda served as human resources director for twelve years. Linda and her husband worked with the International Mission Board for almost twenty years in South Korea and a short time in the Philippines. For several years they taught at Korea Christian Academy in Taejon, Korea, a school for missionary children. In Seoul, Linda worked as business manager and/or treasurer of the Korea Baptist Mission during several furloughs of missionaries assigned to those positions.
Back in the United States, Linda has worked as administrator for several medical practices. This gave her an excellent understanding of the hiring process, federal and state laws regarding employment, development of policies, and administration of benefit programs. She enjoys her work at the BSCNC immensely.


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Your teacher account is disabled because your school administrator has archived your account at the school. You must contact your school administrator directly and ask him/her to un-archive your teacher account. Engrade can not activate disabled teacher accounts.
Your administrator can activate your account by selecting Teachers from the left sidebar, and clicking the Archived tab at the top. Then, s/he should hover over the gear icon to the right of your name and click Activate.


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The Special Needs information shown for this ship was provided by the cruise line and Vacations To Go is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
For complete information about this cruise ship, including a picture, click here.
To view a detailed list of accessible cabins and measurements, click here.
Note: Star Legend has modified cabins but was not originally constructed to be accessible, therefore the door widths may be smaller and the ship may not have accessible routes on all decks.
The Special Needs department at Vacations To Go is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm, Central Time.


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This week on 'Shani' we will see how Indra dev would try attacking Bhadra after Mahadev declares the girl would only cause destruction, Bhadra through her powers would melt Indra's vajra (weapon). Surya dev would immediately declare that she isn't fit to stay in the Surya lok, and Shani would then come to defend his sister.
We will also see that Bhadra has some deformities which will make Chhaya feel sad thinking why such misfortunes only happen to her children. At one of the instances Rahu will also mention how Bhadra's anger will be the key to Shani's destruction, but on the other hand Shani would believe that love is the key to handle Bhadra. Chhaya and Shani by all means would try saving Bhadra from everyone who is against her. The trinity to be worried all this while.
During the naming ceremony there will be a heartfelt moment between Shani, Chhaya and Bhadra, where Shani would make each other feel their heart beats.
But just when everything would seem all okay, and Chhaya would give honey to Bhadra everyone will notice her blue tongue, in the spur of the moment Bhadra's horn would hit Chhaya and she would fall ill turning blue. Everyone would try reviving Chhaya.
What will happen after that? Any guesses?
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Baby Brezza: Mealtime Made Super Easy
6 comments:
I really want to make our own baby food when our son is old enough. Thanks for the review and showing us what all is out there! :)ReplyDelete
I just started making baby food for our son, but it always comes out chunky (and he just spits it out)...I wonder if it's from the texture? Anyway, this looks like a much better device than what I have...I should consider purchasing it.ReplyDelete
This looks great! I've always wanted one of these systems and this actually looks more user friendly then the Baby Bullet system. Thanks for sharing :)ReplyDelete
Definately looking into this. My baby is 4 1/2 months old and I am going to be making her food.ReplyDelete
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I've been thinking about getting baby brezza for when Adam is old enough to eat solids i can make his food at home, however i was given baby bullet for my baby shower and it just seems like a toy yet this product seems more like it would last. i know you've reviewed both here on your site, could you tell me how they compare to each other or which one in your opinion you'd prefer? i'd really appreciate it. Thanks for all the helpful reviews :)ReplyDelete
I wish I would of had one of these when I started making baby food for my son. It would have been so handy!ReplyDelete


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When Jase was three or four or so he and I made a trip to the local grocery store to buy just a few items. As we walked in I grabbed one of those small hand held baskets. Jase looked up at me and with a big grin and in all seriousness said, "I wanna carry it." Of course, being the good daddy I am, I let him. As we walked he carried the basket with no problem. Then I started putting things in the basket. First a can. No problem. Another can. Ok, he can handle it. As I kept adding things to the basket it kept getting lower. As it got lower Jase got slower. Each time I'd add something I'd ask, "Do you want me to carry it?"
"No," he would say, "I got it."
This went on until finally the basket was more or less on the floor. Jase looked up at me and with a look of defeat said, "Daddy, will you carry it? I can't do it."
"Of course I will" I replied with a smile, "I was just waiting for you to let me."
As I said those words God spoke to me. There were so many things I had added to my "basket" that it was getting too heavy for me to carry. I could hear Him say, "Do you want me to carry it?"
And there, in the middle of the grocery store I looked up at my Father and said "Yes."
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The main focus of my work lies in the various ways of identification of individuals with their profession. I am moreover interested in how I, as the photographer, deal with these different situations. The models and I interact in developing suitable forms of presentation, starting from informative all the way to artistic pictures. In doing this photographic technique is always taken into consideration.
This process still leaves questions unanswered though, such as: "How do the photographic models or an unconcerned viewer perceive the situation? "Could the viewer ́s biases possibly match situations documented? "
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First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Lip Therapy
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What it is:
A nurturing treatment that helps hydrate, nourish, and protect lips.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Loss of firmness and elasticity
If you want to know more…
The long-lasting formulation helps keep lips feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable. With a semi-matte, non-slip finish it may be worn on its own or layered under lipstick. The formulation contains colloidal oat flower to soothe dry lips, glycerin and shea butter nurture and hydrate, and First Aid Beauty's Antioxidant Booster to help fend off environmental aggressors. Use it regularly to keep dry, chapped lips at bay.
What else you need to know:
This product is cruelty-free.
First Aid Beauty provides everyday essentials and targeted skincare solutions that deliver immediate relief, lasting results, and feel-good textures. Their products are formulated with only clean, skin-loving ingredients that are carefully selected so you don't have to worry about what's in (and not in) your skincare products. There are over 1,300 ingredients on FAB's no-no list, including artificial colorants and artificial fragrances, parabens, ethanol, ethyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, methanol, n-butyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, sd alcohol, lanolin, propylene glycol, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehydes, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban, talc, and sulfates.
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When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we've checked that this brand's product is made without the ingredients you told us you'd most like to avoid.
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-Apply liberally throughout the day, or as needed.
-It can be worn alone or layered with lip color.
-Shea Butter: An emollient rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids; helps moisturize and protect the skin barrier.
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First Aid Beauty (a.k.a. FAB) provides must-have skin care products that belong in everyone's beauty cabinet, no matter age or skin type. FAB was founded by Lilli Gordon, a long-time beauty veteran inspired to elevate the drugstore classics with scientifically advanced formulations and luxurious consistencies.
Gordon—who also believes that hard-working, irritant-free skin care doesn't have to be greasy or bland—created a comprehensive collection that ranges from everyday essentials to products that provide intense therapy for serious skin problems (including facial redness and eczema).
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Preschoolers who enjoy superheroes are more likely to act aggressively, but not to defend their peers from bullies. more...
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The Uncanny Valley Theory is an idea held by some people who specialize in robotics. According to the theory, the more human-like a robot becomes, the more people are drawn to it, until it crosses a line and becomes almost human, stimulating a response of fear, horror, or revulsion. According to proponents of this theory, the applications of robots could be limited by this response. This theory is not universally accepted, however, and additional research is definitely needed.
The theory was proposed by Masahiro Mori, a Japanese robotics expert, in 1970. He referenced the idea that robots would probably someday have an uncanny resemblance to human beings, and that this resemblance might cause people to feel uneasy or upset when interacting with such a robot. The idea is that in a robot which is almost human, non-human traits become glaringly obvious, creating cognitive dissonance in humans interacting with the robot. By contrast, in a robot which is clearly a robot, human-like traits such as arms or eyes are viewed as endearing.
The "valley" in the Uncanny Valley Theory is the presumable dip in a graph charting human responses to robots. Studies have suggested that this valley also appears in visual graphs of response to other human beings when they become sick or severely disabled; people seem to respond to people who are dying in the same way that they might respond to almost-human robots, in other words. In human-human interactions, the response of fear and revulsion appears to be almost universal, suggesting that it may have an evolutionary basis, and proponents of the theory suggest that the same may be at work in human-robot interactions.
Robots are certainly a topic of interest for many people, if the popularity of robots in science fiction films and television shows is any indicator. Extremely realistic robots are portrayed in a wide variety of ways in science fiction, with some stories suggesting that robots will become evil, while others indicate that robots will simply be another technological tool for human use. Recognizing the Uncanny Valley Theory, some science fiction authors have played upon the idea of eerie almost-humans in their work.
When robotics developers address the Uncanny Valley Theory in their work, they often do so by designing robots with clear robotic characteristics, with the goal of avoiding something which looks and feels too human. Other people in the field reject the idea of the Uncanny Valley Theory, arguing that people might fear robots because they are new and potentially very powerful, but not because of how they look or act.
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Now I know how Susan Calvin felt in Isaac Asimov's "ROBOT" series. It's just a machine, folks. it can't hurt you unless it's been programmed to.
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Maybe in time, and a period of adjustment people will accept human looking robots. For now, my theory is that we are skeptical.
For the most part we know a human, and can interpret human movement, gestures, and facial expressions. With a robot though, it is a whole new and different game. We might not know what can come next, and put us constantly on guard, which is very stressful. I think it is better to keep robots not human looking.
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 20 (PNA) — Over 50 members of a live-reef-food-fish trade association in the province sought to have an audience with Governor Jose Alvarez Monday to relate their opposition against the new seasonal control policy being imposed on them now by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) that he chairs.
On Monday, the members of the United Fisherfolk of Puerto Princesa and Palawan (UFPPP) went to the Provincial Capitol to submit their petition letter to Alvarez, asking him to end the implementation of the PCSD open-close season policy on highly valuable live-reef-food-fish (LRFF) that are now dwindling in stocks in Palawan sea.
The PCSD is a unique body that carries powerful responsibility on the environment in Palawan in terms of policy-making and implementation. It is multi-sectoral; it is an inter-disciplinary body, which under the law is charged with the governance, implementation and policy direction of Republic Act 7611, or the Strategic Environment Plan (SEP) for Palawan.
"Para sa ating mahal at respetadong Gobernador, at PCSD Chairman Jose Ch. Alvarez, at sa lahat ng kasapi ng konseho, kami po ay masigasig na humihiling sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos na ito, at mahigpit na pagtutol sabatas ng PCSD Administrative Order No. 05 s. 2014 na unti-unti pong pumapatay sa aming mga kabuhayan at hanapbuhay, na itigil na po ang pagpapatupad nito sa lalong madaling panahon(To our beloved and respected Governor and PCSD Chairman Jose Ch. Alvarez, and all the members of the Council, together we steadfastly denounce and compel you to stop the soonest possible time the implementation of PCSD Administrative Order No. 05, Series of 2014 that is slowly killing our livelihood)," the UFPPP petition letter read.
Since its ratification in October 2014, the policy entitled "Guidelines for the Regulation and Monitoring of Catching, Culture, Trade, Transport and Export of Reef-Fish-For-Food in Palawan" has since met oppositions.
Just last January, another group, the Palawan Live Fish Traders Association (PLFTA) decried the policy, all for the reason of imposing the seasonal control they deemed hampering their livelihood.
"Ito po ang pinakahigit na kinatatakutan ng lahat ng ating mga kasapi ng maliliit na mangingisda. Ano at paano kami mabubuhay? Mga katagang hindi kayang sagutin… Anong alternatibong kabuhayan ang nakalaan sa aming mga marginal fisherfolk? (This is the foremost provision fisherfolk members fear. What and how could we live? A question that couldn't be provided with answers. What alternative livelihood lies waiting for us marginal fisherfolk?) " asked the UFPPP.
Open season will be from January 1 to June 15, and September 1 to October 15. The close season, on the other hand, is from June 16 to August 31, and October 16 to December 15.
It was imposed for the catching and trading of the leopard coral trout (Plectropumus leopardus), or red grouper and suno; estuary or green grouper (Epinephelus coioides), or loba; and tiger brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus), or lapung baboy.
The UFPPP is dismayed that it was imposed without passing sufficient public consultation.
"Its general provisions, reportorial requirements and penalties were hastened, and no public hearing was conducted in Puerto Princesa and every municipalities of Palawan," it said.
The group also slammed the "size restriction," stating that the "RFFF (or LRFF) that maybe caught from the wild shall be 32 centimeters or more but not exceeding 47.5 cm.
"Sana po ay napag-aralan muna ito ng mabuti, at unti-unti upang maging maayos at katanggap-tanggap sa mga Palaweñong mangingisda (We hope this was thoroughly studied so that, inch-by-inch, we Palaweño fishermen could at least accept it)," they suggested.
UFPPP Chair Sabino Camacho, meanwhile, told the Philippines News Agency (PNA) Wednesday that the policy's permitting system is problematic and burdens small-earner fisherfolk.
"[Tinututulan namin] pagkakakansela ng Live Fish Accreditation patungo sa WSUP o Wildlife Special Use Permit (Trading), Wildlife Collectors Permit (Catching / Collecting), Wildlife Farm Permit (Culture), LTP o Local Transport Permit (Transport) kung saan ang WSUP holder ay magbabayad ng P20.00/ head sa RFFF at lobster, P10.00/ head sa Ornamental fish at fresh fish at dagdag na P200.00 inspection fee, at ang P10.00 legal certification bago makapag-shipment (We disagree with the cancellation of Live Fish Accreditation which was replace by WSUP or Wildlife Special Use Permit (Trading), Wildlife Collectors Permit (Catching / Collecting), Wildlife Farm Permit (Culture), LTP or Local Transport Permit (Transport), on which WSUP holder has to pay P20.00/ head for RFFF and lobster; P10.00/ head for ornamental and fresh fish and additional for P200.00 inspection fee; and another P10.00 for legal certification as a requirement before the shipment) ," Camacho explained.
With the speedy decline in fish catch, particularly of RFFF, due to the destruction of breeding grounds, the stakeholders and the PCSD technical working group convened and agreed to regulate the industry instead of banning it.
The policy still hangs in the balance with PCSD yet to tackle it "for amendment or suspension" due to lack of quorum in its previous meeting, but it will be included in the agenda of next council meeting on May 28, according to PCSD Staff Spokesperson Alex Marcaida in a text message.
Camacho said they were advised to attend the council meeting to personally register their plea over the contentious policy. (PNA)


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You'll cherish the tropical paradise of Bali for its pulse-pounding surf, beautiful beaches, apple green rice terraces, mesmerising temples, colourful marine life and traditional music and dance. Bali is jam-packed with attractions. You can take a misty-mountain monkey trek; sit and chill by the beach or pool; head offshore and explore outlying islands; surf or shop till you drop. What's more, you'll encounter the warm hospitality Balinese is known for.
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Bali is a haven for cultural experiences. You can see heritage of Hinduism that's unique to the region especially in traditions, temple architectures and daily practices. The other part of Bali features Javanese influences, evident in paintings, batik textile patterns, crafts and Wayang, a type of refined Javanese puppet theatre. In Bali, you can catch daily dance and music performances, explore museums, visit art galleries, hike to mountain temples and visit villages of a bygone era.
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Bali is a perfect family holiday destination for Aussies. Balinese views community as an important part of their life and they welcome families as part of their own. The Balinese are delighted to assist with younger children so adults are able to relax. There are lots of kids-friendly accommodation options in Bali so be sure to ask our consultants to recommend a few.
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Bali is the destination for affordable luxury and spa facilities. You can expect a Rock Star or VIP treatment without paying deluxe prices. Bali's spas provide a peaceful and rejuvenating escape from your daily life and they are easily accessible. You'll find them within close proximity to boutique hotels, resorts and private villas.
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Bali is one of the world's greatest romantic holiday destinations. An exotic island of beaches, volcanoes and rainforests, honeymooners and couples will find their own special time and place in Bali. There are plenty of choices when it comes to accommodation that's private, luxurious and perfect for romance.
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If you're always looking for a bargain or feels that all holiday should include a spot of retail therapy, Bali is the place for you. As one of the best shopping spots in Asia, you can acquire casual or tailored clothing, locally-made jewellery, crafts, antiques, artefacts and more. You can shop in international duty free shops, modern malls, markets and little village shops.
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There is plenty to do after dark in Bali, with major tourist centres with late-night venues. Bali's nightlife is diverse, entertaining and comes with excellent value.
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A Bali holiday with stays in Villas are one of the best travel experiences if you want a getaway. A villa is perfect for families, honeymooners and also groups of friends looking for a fun getaway. Villas offer privacy, generous space and often with your own facilities. That's in addition to the full services of a hotel. Some of the facilities you can find in a villa include a personal private swimming pool, self-catering with the comforts of a home away from home such as kitchen facilities. Don't feel like cooking? Some Villas offer butler / maid service so you can enjoy a hassle free holiday.
Bali is the perfect destination if you are seeking a holiday in the comfort of your own villa. With an extensive range of self-contained garden and pool villas across the island, you will be spoilt for choice. From budget to luxury, villas offer another value for money accommodation option. Be sure to ask our travel consultants on the best villa recommendations to suit your holiday needs.
Don't miss a minute of Bali; pre-purchase your sightseeing options today so all you need to do is go with the holiday flow. We've chosen the most popular tours to help you make the most of your time in paradise.
Catch the waves of fun at the only water park in Bali. Waterbom Park and Spa is set in a tropical Balinese landscape and boasts 17 thrilling waterslides to choose from. Children under 5 years even have a special water playground! You can also relax with a cocktail in the pools or have a massage. There are various leisure activities on offer including volleyball, table tennis and Eurobungy. Waterbom Park also has a fantastic array of international cuisines and snacks. At Waterbom Park and Spa safety is a priority and all lifeguards are professionally trained in Australia.
This tour gives an introduction to the countryside, life, arts and crafts of Bali. Stops will be made at three villages renowned for their craftmanship in silver, woodcarving and paintings. In Celuk, you will see skilled artisans creating silver jewellery and ornaments out of fine filigree strands. In Mas, you can watch fine carvers work on ebony, jackfruit and coconut wood. Famous Balinesestyle paintings can be found in their thousands at Ubud, where artists have congregated for over 50 years.
Begin with a 15 minute walk through terraced rice fields, cultivated in unique Balinese style. Continue to Mengwi Temple, Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot. Mengwi Taman Ayun Temple, dating from 1634, is a picturesque temple complex surrounded by a moat, with an elaborate stone entrance gate. Its well-kept grassy courtyard boasts numerous pavilions and multi-roofed shrines. Monkey Forest, a cluster of towering trees, is home to hundreds of monkeys that fearlessly go about their way in their temple haven, and hundreds of fruit bats. Your last stop is Tanah Lot, to watch the sunset beyond the black towers of this sacred 16th century Sunset Temple built 200 metres off shore. Tide conditions permitting, you can walk across the beach to the temple.
Drive through the rural landscape of Bali to the Ayung River at Begawan, an area near Ubud village. After a pre-departure briefing you push off for two hours of exhilarating river rafting through a deeply carved valley with towering waterfalls, enormous cliffs, shadowy river pools, and racing whitewater rapids. At the finishing point you will be greeted with a buffet lunch before returning to your hotel. Bring shorts or swimming costume, T-shirt, sports or river shoes (no heels) and a change of clothes. Changing rooms and shower facilities are available. NOTE: Afternoon departure will have a late lunch after your rafting adventure. The walk to and from the river is approximately 1km each way and is very steep with an estimated 250 steps. This tour is not recommended for elderly or for those who arent of reasonable fitness. Prices for tours from other regions available on application.
Start with the stone carving village of Batubulan to see the colourful Barong dance. Through the Balinese countryside to Mas, see artisans carving intricate wooden sculptures. Next, visit the 11th century Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave). On arrival at Kintamani, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. A stop is made for lunch (not included) at Kintamani. On the way back, visit the Holy Springs and Ubud. Last stop is the village of Celuk, famous for gold and silver works
Drive through rural Bali for two hours to the starting point of your tour. After morning tea, overlooking Lake Batur and Mount Batur, set off through sleepy villages, rice paddies and shady plantations. Stops will be made at several local villages and temples to give an insight into traditional lifestyle. After the two and a half hour ride you will be taken for lunch before returning to your hotel. Bring sports or walking shoes, comfortable trekking clothes and sunscreen.
Begin the day with a visit to traditional Balinese markets then enjoy breakfast, followed by a cooking class. Discover the flavours, tastes and spices of Bali. Throughout the class you will be guided into the many secrets of Balinese cooking before sitting down to enjoy lunch.
Take the chance to participate in the operation of the vessel or be pampered by your personal assistant. The Anchorage day facility on Lembongan Island is on a 4,500 square-metre terraced area. Enjoy swimming and snorkelling and a barbecue buffet lunch, served in the gardens of The Anchorage.
Escape to the heart of the Balinese countryside, explore beautiful rice fields and enjoy the tranquility of Gulingan Village. Take in the surrounding view of unspoilt rural Bali and if you like, try your hand at fishing in a well-stocked fishpond. Or if you prefer, take a half hour walk downhill through the rice fields to a stream and back up a different hill through coconut palm, coffee, vanilla and clove plantations. Visit one of Bali's fascinating traditional home compounds.
What better way to spend a tropical evening than on Bali Hai Cruises' evening dinner cruise around Benoa harbour aboard the luxury catamaran Bali Hai II. Take in the balmy night air on the top deck, be entertained by strolling Batakos singers, savour a delicious international buffet dinner and enjoy the live cabaret show.
Enjoy a full day of activities above and below the water. The luxury Bali Hai catamaran Bali Hai II moors alongside a pontoon in peaceful Lembongan Bay. See the island's exotic marine life and colourful corals from the comfort of a semi-submersible or glassbottom boat. Try snorkelling for a closer look or enjoy other activities such as unlimited banana-boat rides, or a cultural tour of the island. When you've worked up an appetite, feast on a delicious smorgasbord.
Bali Safari and Marine Park provides a unique experience. A highlight is the wildlife safari. Specialised trucks are driven through various wildlife ecosystems from around the world. See Indonesian orangutans, Sumatran tigers and Himalayan bears and a variety of animals from Africa including cheetahs, zebras and white rhinos. Access to the water park, Fun Zone, an elephant education show, a 10 minute elephant ride, lunch and an animal photo are included.
Cruise the south coast of Nusa Penida and view the 300 feet-high coastal cliffs. Visit pristine Crystal Bay with time to snorkel, swim or explore deserted beaches. Cruise through the spectacular Ceningan Channel, visit one of the many small villages on Penida, Ceningan or Lembongan Island and Lembongan Bay Marine Park. NOTE: Tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old.


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Find and Delete all duplicate rows but keep one
In this post "Find and Delete all duplicate rows but keep one", we are going to discuss that how we can find and delete all the duplicate rows of a table except one row. Assume that we have a table named tbl_sample which has four columns – EmpId, EmpName, Age, and City. This table has some duplicate data (in all the four columns) which needs to be deleted except the original one row. To demonstrate this, let's create the dummy table with some sample data.
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A team of researchers from the Dental Institute at King's College London has developed a natural approach to repair damaged teeth. Current methods include fillings and cement, which disrupt the normal mineral level of the tooth and can lead to infection. The new approach utilizes a collagen sponge infused with glycogen synthase kinase (GSK-3) to stimulate the stem cells in the pulp of the tooth to regenerate dentin and repair the tooth naturally. The collagen sponge degrades over time and is replaced by the naturally regenerated dentin. Lead author of the study, Professor Paul Sharpe, from King's College London states, "The simplicity of our approach makes it ideal as a clinical dental product for the natural treatment of large cavities, by providing both pulp protection and restoring dentine."
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Neurobiologists are utilizing dental stem cells from the pulp of baby teeth to study Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dental stem cells are very plastic stem cells [they can be differentiated into many types of tissue] derived from the neural crest during early embryonic development.
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Researchers from the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine are utilizing mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs] to develop a treatment for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). MSCs possess valuable properties that make them particularly suitable for potential treatments – chief amongst them are; their plasticity [ability to differentiate into a particular tissue type], their anti-inflammatory capabilities and, their immunomodulatory properties. Currently, there are five Phase 1 clinical trials registered utilizing MSCs to treat IPF.
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On a happy note
April 23, 2008
I've got lots of cute pictures and videos to post, but I've got to find time to do it this week. In the meantime, here is one – it is currently the wallpaper on our computer. She is such a goofball!
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Available for InPac and InPac pressurization systems, Specific Systems chemical filter option can be used for commercial applications, industrial applications, manufacturing facilities, or any other applications where the control of gaseous contaminants may be a concern. Most commonly, chemical filtration is used for the removal of SO2 and H2S. The Specific Systems ChemPac is an excellent choice for ventilation air correction in areas of non-attainment per ASHRAE Standard 62.
Each Specific Systems ChemPac chemical filter housing includes:
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Remote-control vehicles keep construction workers out of harm's way
Remember the remote-control truck you had as a kid? You could barge into the sand box, toggle your way back out, crash unexpectedly and reverse just as quickly, all while staying out of harm's way. Today, construction workers have the option to use remote-control equipment from outside the cab, so they can do dangerous work more safely and efficiently.
The latest advancement in these wireless technologies is a collaboration between Caterpillar and TORC Robotics known as RemoteTask. Made available for purchase in North America this month, the remote-control system operates several Cat machines from up to 1,000 feet away.
RemoteTask provides a health benefit by giving workers the opportunity to stand up and walk around, rather than sitting in a vehicle's cab for hours on end. But the biggest benefit is that it can prevent injuries by removing the operator from the machine while keeping control in their hands.
It's important to note that remote-control vehicles could give operators a false sense of safety. But there are several types of accidents that would be less damaging to the operator if the driver is not in the cab. The most common hazard is toppling over while working around trenches or on a steep slope. There's also the danger of a load-bearing wall falling on a vehicle working in a trench or inside a room. Falling debris, materials or infrastructure such as concrete slabs or steel beams could also crush the cab, killing or badly injuring the driver.
Approximately 100 employees are fatally injured and approximately 95,000 employees are injured every year while operating powered industrial trucks according to OSHA.
Driving machines remotely is especially appealing for demolition tasks that kick up airborne contaminants such as dust, asbestos and silica.
Suffolk Construction's Northeast Regional Safety Director Marty Leik said driving remotely also allows the operator to better see if anyone accidentally gets in their way.
"An operator outside the cab can see around the machine," Leik said. "It prevents other people from walking into his swing radius or work zone. That's a huge benefit."
Leik also noted that simply mounting and dismounting a machine can be dangerous.
"One of the most expensive claims I've ever seen personally was for an operator who was climbing out of a cab in the winter and slipped on the fender and fell six or seven feet," he said. "He sustained major injuries to his knee, hip and shoulder."
While these are the most dangerous scenarios, RemoteTask also works well on more mundane tasks such as building retaining walls and cutting concrete.
"When I use the RemoteTask controller, the machine response is instantaneous," Bob Shoop, Product Demonstrator/Instructor for Caterpillar, said in a press release. "The feel and response mirrors the operator controls of the machine itself."
The controller for Cat's RemoteTask system is called a "belly box." The "belly box" straps around an operator's waste and features two joysticks and a series of buttons. Any Cat dealer can install the RemoteTask system on one of these machines in about an hour for approximately $15,000. Once installed, the machine will still be able to transition from manual to remote mode at the turn of a key. Another safety feature is that the weight of a person sitting in the operator's seat will temporarily lock the remote control's capabilities. The system can also be transferred from one machine to another.
A remote-control construction vehicle was first introduced to the market in 2013 when Komatsu released the D61i-23 dozer. It is the world's first fully automatic blade dozer, meaning the blade can automatically and seamlessly shift from bulldozing to grading mode. And it can even realize and prevent overload on the blade automatically. The D61i-23 dozer won an Innovation Award from Equipment World in 2014. Komatsu has since expanded its line with three more models and is working on creating a remote-control excavator.
Another company, Humanistic Robotics, has also built the wireless Safe Remote Control that uses an Xbox-like controller to move machinery, such as a skid-steer loader. The analog controller is not only durable and rugged but lighter than the typical "belly box" remote control.
Only time will tell how well these products will work, how safe they are, and what their exact levels of precision will be. It's also still unclear how practical and cost efficient they will be for everyday use on construction sites. But while these technologies might start out by being used for the most dangerous situations, they could ultimately be a huge addition to the industry's ever growing tool chest.
This post was written by Suffolk Northeast's Project Administrator Lindsay Davis. If you have questions, she can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Suffolk Northeast Project Engineers Gray Pieri and Mariel VanAtta also contributed to this post.


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Ross County and Inverness Caley Thistle's achievements hailed
Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle's rise to second and third place in the Scottish Premier League has been described as "incredible".
Dingwall club County and the Caley Jags are level on 41 points, with Celtic topping the table with 62 points.
Highland councillors have praised the clubs' achievements.
The local authority will host a civic reception for County on 25 March in Dingwall to celebrate the club's promotion to the SPL last season.
County beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Pittodrie on Tuesday night to join Caley Thistle in on points, with Inverness remaining second on goal difference.
The two Highland clubs come face to face at Victoria Park in Dingwall on Saturday.
Council convener Jimmy Gray said: "It is terrific to see the two Highland sides doing so well.
"The teams have come a long way in a short time and are a huge credit to the Highlands. They have certainly put us on the footballing map."
Dingwall councillor Margaret Paterson, who is an honorary life member at County, said: "I am incredibly proud of the achievement of our sides.
"My own side, Ross County, have made a marvellous start to their Premier League career and I have to pinch myself to see them sitting near the top of the table."


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Pub. Date: 27/08/2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children
In a future London, Concentr8 is a prescription drug intended to help kids with ADD. Soon every troubled teen is on it. It makes sense, doesn't it? Keep the undesirable elements in line. Keep people like us safe from people like them. What's good for society is good for everyone.
Troy, Femi, Lee, Karen and Blaze have been taking Concentr8 as long as they can remember. They're not exactly a gang, but Blaze is their leader, and Troy has always been his quiet, watchful sidekick – the only one Blaze really trusts. They're not looking for trouble, but one hot summer day, when riots break out across the city, they find it.
What makes five kids pick a man seemingly at random – a nobody, he works in the housing department, doesn't even have a good phone – hold a knife to his side, take him to a warehouse and chain him to a radiator? They've got a hostage, but don't really know what they want, or why they've done it. And across the course of five tense days, with a journalist, a floppy-haired mayor, a police negotiator, and the sinister face of the pharmaceutical industry, they – and we – begin to understand why.
This is a book about how we label children. It's about how kids get lost and failed by the system. It's about how politicians manipulate them. Gripping and controversial reading for fans of Malorie Blackman and Patrick Ness.One of the things I liked about Concentr8 is that it's a novel that is not just a story, but also aims to be a lesson. Not in an overly pedantic way, but in an attempt to raise awareness for a topic that is clearly close to the author's heart. The way we treat the children in our societies is crucial and yet often neglected. Whether it's the continuously growing pressure on children to succeed in standardised tests or neglecting to take their concerns seriously, it is not necessarily an easy world for children, let alone for those living in war zones. I am always happy to see fiction novels pick up such controversial yet important topics and Sutcliffe's approaches his with the seriousness it deserves. Between chapters he quotes research on ADHD and his narrative also makes it clear he did a lot of research for this book. Of course he has his own opinion on the matter, but he doesn't force it down the reader's throat.
The novel is split up into different parts, one for each day of the hostage crisis. These parts are then set up into different chapters, each narrated by a different character, either a member of Blaze's gang or another one of the relevant characters. Initially this takes some getting used to and it can be occasionally confusing, but Sutcliffe does his best to give each character a different voice and make the transitions feel relevant. Each character has their own tale to tell, their own version of events, and it is by bringing these all together that Sutcliffe is truly able to make his point. Halfway through the novel I realised I really couldn't relate to any of the characters in the book, except perhaps for the journalist, but this one realisation was followed by another. Although Literature with a capital L likes to write about "the underdog", the poor orphan in the workhouse or the immigrants searching for work during the Great Depression, they are seemingly always imbued with an innate goodness and purity that ennobles them but belies the true consequences of growing up without options, without possibilities. Sutcliffe's teenagers are perhaps not very likeable, but they are human and real. It is a credit to this book that actually none of the characters are very likeable and yet you still want to hear their stories.
Concentr8 is a mix between different genres. On the one hand it's a dystopian novel about how we treat our children in a distant future, on the other hand it is a YA novel about children growing up in a world that doesn't care for them. It's also social commentary and, to a certain extent, science fiction. This mix is quite heady and probably not for everyone. I struggled through the first few chapters as Sutcliffe attempted to capture the voice of London teenagers, occasionally writing without punctuation and using slang. But once I got into it, I found that Concentr8 really worked for me. There was an insolence in how the novel addressed readers like me: relatively well-settled in life and having never had to deal with poverty or class. It doesn't make reading Concentr8 fun, but it does make it relevant. Sutcliffe doesn't give you a clear cut answer and doesn't even attempt to end with a classic happy ending, but it will leave you with a great set of questions to consider.
I give this novel...
4 Universes!
Despite struggling at the beginning, I ended up being really touched by Sutcliffe's Concentr8. He gives a voice here to teenagers who aren't often heard, highlighting a problem we prefer to forget about. Although it may be a struggle, I'd recommend this to those interested in YA fiction and social commentary.


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Located less than 10 miles west of downtown Houston, Hunters Creek Village enjoys easy access to the best, dog-friendly activities that Texas' most populous city has to offer. And with such a large community of dog lovers calling the area home, there's also no shortage of animal welfare and rescue groups dedicated to helping animals in need.
Houston SPCA is one of those groups. Houston's first and largest animal protection organization, the group helps more than 50,000 animals each and every year!
Founded in 1924 Houston SPCA is on a mission to promote commitment to and respect for all animals and free them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. To do this it provides care and shelter to abandoned and injured animals, investigates cases of animal cruelty, adopts pets throughout the local area, and runs a range of community outreach programs to help educate the public about animal welfare.
However, Houston SPCA doesn't receive any government funding, nor is it associated with any other SPCA. As a result, it relies on donations, grants, and the support of Houston's animal lovers to continue its excellent work.
Rescued Pets Movement is another Houston organization dedicated to helping those pets that need it most. This non-profit specializes in rehabilitating homeless dogs and cats and then transporting them to their forever homes in communities throughout the United States and Canada.
Since 2013, this paw-some organization has saved the lives of more than 22,000 companion animals! That's an impressive number that grows every week, so why not consider donating or volunteering to help this figure rise even further?
If you're looking for a grrr-eat excuse to get outside and get some exercise with your furry friend, this is it! Held in November at Memorial Park, iWalk for Animals is a highly anticipated annual fundraiser that supports the Houston SPCA's lifesaving programs and services. You and your pooch can get together with stacks of other dog lovers and pets to tackle your choice of the 5K Canine Caper or 1K Pup Strut. The scenic course takes in Memorial Park's Picnic Loop, while the day also features exciting demonstrations, live music, heaps of paw-some pet-related contests, and a variety of vendors. So fetch your sneakers, fetch your dog, and get ready for some fun!
Do you enjoy nothing more than getting your canine companion dressed up in cute, cuddly, and downright adorable costumes? Does your pup thrive on the extra attention that comes with getting dressed up? If so, you and your pooch will love this Dog Halloween Contest, hosted by Eight Row Flint and Rescued Pets Movement! There are some woof-tastic prizes on offer for the best-dressed canines, but the real fun of this event is simply in watching a host of adorable dogs strut their stuff across the Eight Row Patio. If your dog wants to compete, all you'll need to do is take along some pet food to be donated to Rescued Pets Movement!
A pop-up market dedicated to all things dog — sounds like a dog lover's idea of heaven, right? Houston Dog Pop is exactly that. This dog-centric pop-up market event/dog festival brings a wide range of doggy products, games, activities, and entertainment together in the one place for a grrr-eat night out! Held a few times throughout the year, Dog Pop heaps of pet shopping op-paw-tunities, delicious fare from local food trucks, a fenced doggy play area, live music, and so much more. There are even product giveaways and a paw-some dog costume contest to enjoy, so head on down to the next Dog Pop and treat your pooch to a night of fun!
Each year, Houston Humane provides care, shelter, and treatment to thousands of needy animals. To acknowledge and support this work, the city's dog lovers gather at Lynn Eusan Park at the University of Houston each April for the K-9 Fun Run & Walk! This paw-some event, which has been running for more than 35 years, gives you and your pooch a chance to mingle with other dog lovers and raise your pulse rate for a very good cause. The emphasis at this run is definitely on "fun", with heaps of entertainment and activities for you and your pet to enjoy. Best of all, by registering you can help animals in need get a second chance at happiness!
Houston's largest dog festival may have a memorable name, but it promises an even more memorable day out for you and your furry friend. Puppies for Breakfast Dog Fest is a huge, annual dog paw-ty at Market Square Park! With your pooch by your side, you can join heaps of other animal lovers to celebrate all things canine. Event highlights include heaps of pet product vendors, a 4,500-square-foot dog play area, breakfast food trucks, doggy treat trucks, pet care advice, beer, raffles, and so much more! There's even a doggy costume contest that's always a sight to behold, and while admission is free a minimum suggested donation of $5 will go to support a local rescue group.


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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has released its latest recruitment notification of clerks for the year 2015.TMB, established in 1921 has grown to become one of the popular private sector banks based in south India. Tamilnadu mercantile bank currently has a network of over 235 branches across India.
While the IBPS common written exam & interviews are only for jobs in government owned banks, vacancies in private banking companies are filled through their individual selection procedures.
Therefore, IBPS CWE scores are NOT required to apply for this TMB Clerk Recruitment 2015
Dates to note:
Online registration of applications from March 11 to 31, 2015
Written test dates shall be informed later
Post Info:
Clerk cadre – with total emoluments in the range of approx.Rs.17,700 /month
|Vacancies exist in: Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab & Rajasthan.
Who are Eligible:
Anyone who wishes to apply for clerk jobs in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank has to satisfy the following conditions,
- Arts/ Science degree holders must have 55% marks or Pass in PG course.Incase of BE/ Btech, candidate must have secured 60% marks.
- Age not be above 24yrs (for UG) & 26 yrs (for PG grads), as on Feb 28, 2015 [BC/ MBC: +2 yrs & SC/ST/PH – 5 yrs]
- Proficiency in local language of the state required (able to read, write & speak)
If you had completed degree through Correspondence/ open university/ distance education – you are NOT eligible.
Test for Selection:
TMB shall conduct an online test (objective type) & it is necessary for applicants to qualify in this to be shortlisted for personal interviews.
The test is to be held at centres located within that state specific only.So make sure to read the complete notice & know the city where the exam would be held.
Based on these results, a merit list would be prepared & candidates shall be called to attend interviews.
How to Register
To make sure your application is accepted, follow the steps as mentioned by the bank to prevent any rejections.
The application fee is Rs.300 (Rs.150 for sc/st) which should be paid as demand draft in favor of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd payable at Thoothukudi / Tuticorin or Tirunelveli.
- To register your online application visit career.tmb.in
- Click on 'New users' if you are registering for the first time OR click on 'Registered Users'
- After logging in proceed to upload your resume
- Once the resume is uploaded, return to the clerk recruitment page & press the link that says 'Click here to apply for this job online'
- Take a print of the generated e-application, affix your recent color photo, sign the form.
|Send this completed application along with the DD & photocopies of proofs (Birth certificate, X & XII mark sheets) to the given address within 5 days of registering online (not later than Apr 08, 2015)
After successfully submitting the online application, applicants will receive an email with their registration no.
The detailed steps involved in Tamilnad mercantile bank clerk recruitment 2015 can be seen from their website here


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Some applications require additional time to complete the background check. This delay is not an indication of a problem, and is not cause for concern or alarm. If additional clarification, information and/or documentation are necessary, the DPI will contact the applicant in writing. To avoid further delay, the applicant should respond and provide the requested information as soon as possible within the timeframe stated in the written communication.
The background check process includes a review of prior criminal behavior as well as any behavior that may be considered "immoral conduct" or "incompetency", as defined in Wis. Admin Code PI 34.097, regardless of whether it was illegal. If the background check reveals potential areas of concern, the licensing team reviews the relevant information to determine whether the issue(s) should result in denial of a license.
In addition to the information provided on the Conduct and Competency Form, the DPI uses multiple sources of information to conduct a background check, as detailed in Background Check Information Sources.


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When we were funeral planning, I started writing this post. I just found it today when I was seeing what thoughts I had that hadn't quite made it to the finished product. The more I thought about this post, the more I felt compelled to complete it as its been mulling around in my head since October.
At that time, I found myself listing things I didn't want to happen during our immediate grief--things that trigger anger in me; that I know will cause me to explode at an unsuspecting good-doer. During our funeral planning, I also identified people who could shield me from the horrible things I've seen well-intentioned people say to the bereaved (and I may have said before I opened my eyes). I started thinking of plans to escape the ignorant statements people spew because it makes them feel better and they've never thought about how it feels to the person who is grieving most.
It is too soon for me to write about all of that. It's not my experience yet. I only know what I know from watching others mourn. I know my fear of what people will say to me, but I don't know how I will really react. I may never be able publish a post about that because too many people troll to start a fight and I don't have it in me even now and when I really have the perspective necessary to write THAT post, I will be way more vulnerable. That's why I identified people to help me.
What I am strong enough to say is what I know today: what I've lived and what I still live everyday. It is a similar post, but from the perspective of a mom to a terminally ill child. And if you want to troll and tell me I'm selfish, I'll tell you that's right. This post is my top ten wishes of what people would say and do for us. I think the same is true for all families with critically ill children. Keep this wish list in mind when your friend or family member has added full-time caregiver to their list of parent chores.
- Don't ignore that my child has a terminal illness. I don't mean it has to be a topic of conversation (unless you have questions), but it does mean that my concerns regarding my child with regard to everything have a different depth than what goes into your calculus when thinking about concerns. While it is perfectly normal and fine to be concerned that your healthy child is having difficulty understanding a concept in math and you are worried that may hold them back academically, don't be annoyed when my child has the same difficulty and I say "such is life". My child is not going to live to be an adult. I'm not building her to be a successful adult. I'm building a successful childhood--that includes normal kid things like school, but we don't sweat the small stuff. The concept will come and if it doesn't, I'm not that concerned. We are not putting stress on a first grader to be a perfect student. (Same thought process with her still using a pacifier to sleep at almost 7!)
On the same front, decisions about what I can do and where I can go are determined by my children. I can't leave town for a couple nights. I just can't. The nature of heart failure means that DQ can go from fine to on the edge in a matter of hours. Leaving town is not an option for me. I will be too worried. I almost had a mental breakdown a couple of weeks ago when I had to leave town for work. It doesn't mean I don't want to see people who live far away; it just means I can't go to you and I can't meet in the middle. It might not be fair, but life is not fair.
- Ask questions. If you want to know why the Dancing Queen looks so healthy, ask! I will gladly explain as much as you want to know. I've done tons of research about my daughter. I know her diseases inside and out. I don't talk about what I know a lot (even if I do talk a lot), but I will gladly share. I've learned through the years that most people don't want to know what I'm thinking, I've learned, how I feel. Or at least that is the impression given. So if you really do want to know, ask.
- Never ever start a sentence with: "at least". If you hear those words coming out of your mouth, shut it. There is no comparison you can make that won't make the situation worse. I'm of the opinion that the words "at least" ought to be banned from the American lexicon completely!
- Remember it doesn't stop. DQ hasn't been hospitalized for a couple of years (knock on wood). Part of that is because we do have her in hospice now and can do some things without the ER that we couldn't before. Despite being in hospice, she is quite stable. She goes to school and she looks "normal" on the outside. But she is still in heart failure. She still has a prognosis that she will not live to be an adult. It was only two years ago, when her heart was healthier, that we were told she has 3-5 years left. Because there is no emergency does not mean our worry has lessened or that our lives are any easier. None of it stops. I understand human nature is to be concerned for the first five minutes of a catastrophe and move on after that. We have to otherwise we would go insane since there are so many catastrophes in the world. But for us, this catastrophe doesn't end. If you remember that when talking to us, it will give you perspective.
- Help. Especially when we are in the hospital, having big tests, or a illness has struck and we are locked in, help is so welcome. While we appreciate the offers of help, we do not have the time or energy to call and ask for it. Real help is showing up and doing it. Don't expect us to entertain. One of the best things ever done for us was when my aunts and mom came to our house one day when we were in the hospital and cleaned. I will never forget it.
- Food is always welcome! We love getting food. There are days when it is just too hard to think about cooking. And most takeout can't be eaten by DQ, so we love food. If you do bring food, please make it healthy and in a container that never has to be returned (they sell disposable bakeware with lids now perfect for this). Having to return a container though is even harder on us than cooking in the first place. It sits on the counter everyday reminding us again of more things we have to do. It is draining.
- Be there. Having a sick and special needs child is lonely. You are constantly taking them to medical appointments, meetings at the school, and pharmacy. Our spare time is spent researching, making appointments, and trying to find ways to help your child feel normal. (You would be surprised how much time is spent figuring out things to do that let my kids feel normal without making them feel worse about themselves because they have motor delays or heart failure keeps DQ down.) Having a friend be there--sit and have coffee; come over. If you make a plan for your friend who is a special needs mom, a plan they do not have to make themselves, you will be a hero. We desperately want to feel normal and be with friends, but don't have the energy to make any other plans.
- Go to the hospital. Sit on the sidelines, don't expect to be entertained, but be there. Bring veggies and good coffee. Offer to sit with the sick child so mom or dad can pee or get some food (DQ would never let us out of her sight when in the hospital). Or if you can't be at the hospital, take their other children for a fun day (bring them to the park).
- Remember the siblings. If you bring a gift for the sick child, do the same for the siblings. So many times, people feel bad for the sick child. That is proper because the child goes through hell. But just because the sibling is healthy, doesn't mean they are not going through hell too. Life in a house with a terminally ill child is hard on everyone. Can't afford two gifts, don't bring any. The kids don't expect gifts. They do LOVE visitors though.
- Never say "everything will be fine". That is one of my biggest pet peeves of all. I hear it in tv shows all of the time too and scream at the tv (ask my husband, he will confirm). You have no idea if everything will be fine. For us, it won't be fine. When you say "everything will be fine" to your friend, you are dismissing their real feelings in a negative way and diminishing what they are going through. It is not helpful because it means you do not grasp the gravity of the situation. Just don't say it! Instead, you can say "I don't know what to say, but I'm thinking of you and want to be here for you." Ask your friend if they'd like to share their concerns. Or don't say anything at all, but give a hug.
I offer this question up to all of my friends who are moms to critically ill children or children with special needs: What would things would you add if this was your top ten list?