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Tiger Kingdom – Chiang Mai
There you can choose an option (Baby tigers 700 THB/Pers – small tigers 500 THB/Pers – medium tigers 500 THB/Pers – big tigers 600 THB/Pers) to play with the tigers and take memorable photos that will amaze your family and friends back home. The tigers are divided into four categories (new born, small, medium and big). You can bottle feed the new born tigers (obviously there aren't new born tigers all the time so you can contact us if you want to know if there will be some during your trip to Chiang Mai). Of course you can decide not to go in contact with the Tigers and only enjoy watching them.
It's possible to have lunch there (buffet, 200 THB, not included), and we can continue the day by visiting any of the attractions you want in the Mae Sa Valley with no extra charge for the transportation.
- Private transport (car/van)
- Insurance
Per Person (see pricing table below)
- Tiger Kingdom
- Fermes aux Orchidées (option)
- Zoo d'insectes (option)
- Quad – Buggy – ATV (option)
- Show de crocodiles (option)
- Toutes les autres activités dans la zone de Mae Sa (option)


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Small-Group Advanced Seminar in
Interpretation of the HRB
Forensic Neuropsychology: Applications of the HRB
This small-group advanced
seminar will address the practice of forensic
ACTIVE participation is expected of all attendees!
All attendees must have previously completed a workshop from The Neuropsychology Center or Reitan Neuropsychology Labs and be knowledgeable about data plotting (as taught in the Administration/Interpretation seminar). Prior experience in legal work is not required.
Jim Hom, Ph.D.
Janice Nici, Ph.D.
The faculty members are
Learning Objectives:
Participants in this seminar can
expect to learn the appropriate application of HRB-based clinical
CE Credit:
16.0 hours of Continuing Education credit for Psychologists (includes 3.0 hours of Ethics).
The Neuropsychology Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Neuropsychology Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Full attendance at the seminar is required to receive CE credit. Partial credits cannot be awarded.
Course content:
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Letter from John Lack - with News and Recommendations
Catalac Catamaran Maintenance Issues
Dear Association Member
Well, here we are, yet another year flown past and still without the association spares listing. Whilst I am pleased to report that we have been so busy this last season, it is not particularly helpful to you, nor indeed of any assistance to my turnover. My apologies!
As the year aged towards its close, I learnt that a winding up order had been placed against Catalac Cruising Catamarans Ltd. Lest reprisals be taken, I understand that this does not affect John Williams, the contracted boat builder. So again "production" has ceased on the Catalac range.
Whilst we obviously promote and exhibit a strong association to the Catalac and will continue to do so, we have branched out at a tangent and formed Quay Rigging Ltd. with the added bonus of being selected Kemp Mast Service Agents, covering Lymington to Weymouth.
It is sheer coincidence, and certainly not a promotion for Quay Rigging, that my annual hints and tips should contain a section on rigging, following failure noted during this last season. If space allows, I have also included a section describing rigging for the modern yacht, which I hope will prove interesting.
Well, enough of the chatter head down to our findings and comments.
A slow trickle of gearbox problems still recur, associated to slipping between the drive cones. This is normally due to incorrect connection between the Morse control cable and the gear box lever on the earlier 7.5 h.p. models, which most of you have. The spring loaded connector (sprung loaded) should be on the bottom hole of the gearbox lever. We have encountered many with seized connectors, so please do check yours and make sure the spring system is free-moving and well greased. The later models have a rectangular solid connector.
Another cause has been when the controls have been "locked" into forward gear whilst sailing to "save wear on the shaft and stern gear". You should have it "locked" in ASTERN. Incidentally, if you are putting the engine into gear whilst sailing to avoid the "rattle", then you ought to check your cutless bearings and the state of the packing in the stuffing box.
We noted last season, associated to the age of the installation, that the Yanmar soft mounts are starting to delaminate, so I would suggest that these are checked as part of your winter programme. Replacements are not cheap but, compared to an engine potentially running amok in the engine space, the cost savings are there!!
Loom connectors are proving another source of unanticipated aggravation. These are the plug/socket connectors sited adjacent to the port aft engine mount. Lack of inspection and regular greasing has proved "fatal". Whilst you are down in the depths, liberally covered in grease, cursing the amount of gear loosely stowed there, don't forget the bilge pumps and float switches under the engines. Now is the time to check connections and clear away any accumulated debris.
BOAT BREAK-INs
The original builders undertook the standing rigging in-house, using a talurit (copper) swage to compress the wire end onto the wire body, thus holding the s.s. thimble into place. The wire construction is 1 x 19 and, by the very nature of the job it was intended to do, is not at all flexible, (7 x 19 and 7x7 being those more commonly used for wire\rope halliards, steering wires etc.) Accordingly, a great deal of unfair strain and misalignment of the separate strands was "encountered" at the outset. By age process, these tight curves with the stress put on them are starting to break up, not only the wire strands themselves but the thimbles are "fracturing" across the body. So please, all of you, do check yours. Not just at deck level, up aloft as well. Remember, a replacement mast is now over £1,000, let along the damage it can cause, not only to the craft, but also to its occupants.
Roll swage is now the best method of "joining" wire to fittings. If in any doubt, please do phone or write for any advice I can give.
John L.


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Watch Lil Herb speak on his Grammy nod.
While out in New York City recently, Chicago spitter, Lil Herb aka G Herbo, decided to sit down with Revolt and talk about his reaction to receiving a Grammy nomination this year. The Chi-town artist earned the nod for working on the intro track, "The Neighborhood", to Common's Nobody's Smiling album.
Best part about it all though is that Herbo didn't even know he was nominated. He tells Revolt TV,
"I promise I didn't even know, I was in the studio and made some s*** that's going to go on the [new] tape (Ballin' Like I'm Kobe) and one of the lines I said [something] like, "I'm trying to win a Grammy…" and then my manager told me like, 'You know you nominated for a Grammy f****** around with Common's [album],'" Herbo recalled. "I didn't even know it."
Check out the brief clip above, and be sure you dont sleep on his recently-released Pistol P Project either.


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Guelfi, A. and Azevedo, R. A. and Lea, P. J. and Molina, S. M. G. (2003) Growth inhibition of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus nidulans by cadmium: an antioxidant enzyme approach. Journal of General and Applied Microbiology, 49 (2). pp. 63-73. ISSN 0022-1260Full text not available from this repository.
The heavy metal cadmium is very toxic to biological systems. Although its effect on the growth of microorganisms and plants has been investigated, the response of antioxidant enzymes of Aspergillus nidulans to cadmium is not well documented. We have studied the effect of cadmium (supplied as CdCl2) on catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione reductase (GR). 0.005 mm CdCl2 had a very slight stimulatory effect on the growth rate of A. nidulans, but at concentrations above 0.025 mm, growth was totally inhibited. The accumulation of Cd within the mycelium was directly correlated with the increase in the concentration of CdCl2 used in the treatments. Although a cadmium-stimulated increase in SOD activity was observed, there was no change in the relative proportions of the individual MnSOD isoenzymes. Higher concentrations of CdCl2 induced a small increase in total CAT activity, but there was a major increase in one isoenzymic form, that could be separated by gel electrophoresis. GR activity increased significantly following treatment with the highest concentration (0.05 mm) of CdCl2. The increases in SOD, CAT, and GR activities suggest that CdCl2 induces the formation of reactive oxygen species inside the mycelia of A. nidulans.
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Landscaping & Handyman Roseville
Caligreen Landscaping & Handyman, Inc is a premier landscaping company that provides residential & commercial landscaping services to homeowners and businesses. We have grown our landscaping business throughout the years by providing our valued customers with quality work and 100% reliability. Our focus is always on customer satisfaction and our team of experienced landscape professionals continues to go above and beyond to exceed our clients landscaping and handyman needs.Landscaping & Handyman Roseville
- Yard maintenance
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They do everything they say they are going to do and are only pleased when you are pleased. They went above and beyond to ensure our happiness with the project's every detail and made the end result something we will enjoy for years and years.


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Do you believe in coincidence? How about Karma, or "What goes around, comes around?" Or the "reaping what you sow" biblical philosophy? I believe in the last one.
But to each their own.
I also believe in Angels that don't sometimes don't even look like angels and Divine Appointments. Am I crazy? Hah! Don't ask! Sure makes the world more interesting, though. Here is a story about Joe and his interesting drive home one night from work. Is it a true story? As Mr. Ripley used to say.............."Believe it or Not."
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Joe was driving home from work on his two-lane country road in his well-worn Ford pick-up. Another day of looking for work, (with no luck), and its been six months since the plant closed down. Oh, he did little odds and ends here and there, but not much to speak of. It was a cool, brisk night and one could tell that winter would soon arrive.
Joe was driving along when he noticed a car sitting on the side of the road. A beautiful Mercedes-Benz. Looked fairly new too. He thought it was abandoned and almost didn't see the old lady sitting in the car. He knew she needed help, so he pulled up right beside her, noticing the Mercedes had a flat tire.
He could see she was scared to death, he being a stranger and all, so he quickly said, "Hello ma'am, my name is Joe. Do you need help getting your tire changed?" Well, what could the lady do? The crisp, cool air of the evening made fear even more prevalent, and she was at his mercy. (This took place well before the era of cell phones ).
Anyway, Joe opened up the trunk, got the jack out, crawled under the car and tried to figure out the best place to place the jack in order to change the tire. In the process, he bumped his head, scraped his knuckles a couple of times and tore a little hole in his jeans. But after about 15 minutes, the tire was changed and the Mercedes was once again road-ready and the lady was indeed pleased.
"Can I give you some money" she asked Joe? "You've been a tremendous help to me." And she thought to herself, "There really are angels."
"Nah, that's ok," Joe replied "But if you really want to pay me back, the next time you see someone in some kind of need, help them out a little bit and think of me, ok?" She smiled and nodded and with that she started the car up and took off down the road. Joe, brushed himself off, wiped the blood from his knuckles and rubbed his bruised head a bit and then got in his truck and continued on down the road.
A few miles down the road, the lady stopped at a little diner to grab a bite to eat. It was a tiny little place and not the cleanest in the world but she just wanted a quick salad and a cup of coffee. As she sat down, her waitress came over, wiped off the table and smiled at the lady. One could easily tell that this waitress was worn out due to working there since early morning and she looked to be about eight months pregnant. Still she seemed happy and treated her with the utmost respect.
After the lady finished her meal, the waitress handed her the check for the meal. While the waitress went back behind her counter, the woman got up and quickly left this dingy little cafe. As she was walking out the door, the waitress walked over to get the money for the meal. When she picked up the check, there was a "one-thousand" dollar bill on the table, and a note, "Thank you for the nice salad and cup of coffee. I enjoyed you waiting on me. Please accept this money. Someone recently helped me out and now I want to help you out. If you want to pay me back, don't let this chain of love stop. he next time you see someone in need, help them out and think of me. God bless."
Well, there were still tables to be cleared and sugar bowls to be filled and other people to serve but the waitress finally made it through her double shift. She was absolutely worn out when she got home that evening, climbed into bed, smiling over the blessing that happened to her that night. "There really are angels", she thought.
How could she have known how much she and her husband needed this money? With the baby due next month, it was gonna be hard making ends meet. And she knew this bothered her husband so much as he lay sleeping next to her, so she simply just gave him a kiss and softly whispered, "Everything's gonna be all right, Joe. I love you."
This week, take some time to help someone out. And then tell me about it at email@example.com or call me at 319-327-4640.
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Hi all,
Am pretty excited to announce this! Yes, I have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Aditi from Serene Sparkle. Am pretty new in this blogging field and I was really pleasantly surprised when I saw my nomination. I would like to thank Aditi for acknowledging my blog and nominating me for the award. She has an amazing beauty blog with skincare, haircare and makeup reviews. Do check out her blog here.
Versatile blogger award is an award given by bloggers to bloggers and thus supporting each other and helping new blogs to get noticed. Like Liebster, here also if you're nominated, that means you have been awarded the Versatile Blogger Award.
You should thank the person who has nominated you and add a link back to their site. Next select 10-15 bloggers that you follow regularly and pass this award to them. Share 7 random facts about yourself.
My Nominations:
Dipti Tiwari from Gorgeously Flawed
Clara Gomes from Beautifully Me
Rashmi from My Beautiful Talks
Vidhi from Bare Skin Essentials
Aarushi Singhal from Glitter Naturally
Ankita Chaudhary from Style and Shine Blog
Ghazala Naseem from Indian Beauty Bloom
Bhawna Shah from Kick Upstairs
Dr.Priyanka from Fabbeutifashionista
Divya Madaswamy from Curlacious
Vaishnavi from Dollup and Run
7 Random Facts About Me:
* I have a sweet tooth and enjoy chocolates, pastries, sweets, juices and anything sweet. 😋 My all time favorite is Tiramisu, Red Velvet Cake and Death By Chocolate. I also love the Dil Pasand at local bakeries.
* I don't use any makeup at all – even kajal or lipstick. I believe in natural, flawless glowing skin and healthy hair.
* Am in IT and many people ask me "Oh! It must be hectic". Contrary to many, I love programming and development and its my dream job. Coding is real fun for me and when you find it fun and love it, hectic schedules and deadlines don't matter.
* Am a coffee addict. I love strong, traditional filter coffee. Coffee helps me to go in coding as well as beauty blogging 😀
* Am an introvert. I love staying in my room and don't venture to go out much. When some colleagues ask me, I have a hard time explaining.
* I love offbeat travelling, more of trekking and adventure activities. I have trekked in knee-deep snow in the Himalayas.
* My favorite makeup quotes are: "Everyone is over here getting married or getting pregnant. And am all like which lipstick should I wear today?" and another one "My makeup routine is fiercer than your workout routine!" 😛


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Stormwater Management
According to the State Department of Environmental Protection, STORMWATER ONLY may enter the storm water system. There are many resources available explaining the need for clean water and what you, as a community member, can help Colwyn Borough reduce the flow of non-stormwater into our storm water system. For example:
- Pick up your grass and leaves to compost rather than blowing them into the streets to be washed into the storm system.
- If a spill of a hazardous material occurs – oil, antifreeze, gasoline, etc. – don't wash it into the street, clean it up using an absorbant material such as kitty litter.
- Washing your car? Take it to a car wash, which has special systems to recycle the water. If you can't go to a car wash, then wash your vehicle on the lawn with a non-toxic detergent. Your lawn will thank you and you will reduce the chances of detergent getting into the stormwater system.
Listed below are some GREAT tips for Stormwater Management!
Our Borough has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance that prohibits dumping into the Borough's Storm Sewer System. Report any dumping to the Borough immediately at 610-461-2000.


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Many employees and employers come from vastly different backgrounds and celebrate a variety of cultural events throughout the year. In order to work in a cohesive and productive environment, it is important to understand how to acknowledge the differences in us all while in the office. Try out these three methods for celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace:
3 Ways to Celebrate Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
While most of your office may celebrate Christmas on December 25th and enjoy New Year's on the first of January, others may not. Different religions and cultures hold their holidays on various days throughout the year. To avoid confusion and make sure everyone feels included, create an annual calendar that shows the holidays fall, and at the beginning of the year, ask your staff if any holidays should be added. This will help celebrate religious diversity in the workplace and allow everybody to feel included.
There are federal rules governing religious accommodations in the workplace that specify what accommodations employers need to make for employees. In terms of holiday celebrations and events, businesses are on their own to decide what is right for the workplace. This is where creating an employee handbook comes in. By clearly defining what is acceptable or unacceptable for your office, it will limit confusion and hopefully remove cultural insensitivity.
Whether your team means to or not, cliques may form and some people may feel excluded if they do not celebrate Christmas and New Years. Even if your holiday party is non-denominational, putting everyone in a room together to make merry with food or alcohol is not going to guarantee a fun time. Don't fret about not having a party, instead make a special tote to celebrate team goals and successes before everyone takes off for a break.
Taking time to acknowledge and accommodate the different cultural practices of your employees is a great gesture. Be smart about any holiday events you may want to hold and be sure to consider and include everyone in the office. What successes have you had in regards to holidays at your workplace? Let us know in the comments below.
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Asha Wilkerson is the founder of The Wilkerson Law Office. Ms. Wilkerson provides skilled advice and counsel to for-profit, non-profit, and faith-based organizations in the areas of business and employment law. The mission of The Wilkerson Law Office, is to preserve the longevity of your business by ensuring that every aspect of your organization is legally sound and operating in compliance with state and federal law.
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Rating: Disliked (Hated-Disliked-Okay-Liked-Loved)
So often I go into a book completely blind. My To Read pile is about 170 books high, so by the time I get to a book, usually I've long since forgotten anything about it. And as they're ebooks, I can't even see much of the covers. That usually leads to surprises, and generally happy ones.
Insert Coin to Continue started with a giant happy surprise. As I read through the front matter, I got to the listing of 'other books by the author' and was overjoyed to see that John David Anderson was the author of one of my favorite books of last year: The Dungeoneers (my review of it).
Unfortunately, right from the first page, this story really didn't work for me. The main character seemed bland, and his 'voice' was hard to tell apart from his best friend's. Plus the plot just didn't work at all for me, I didn't believe it: In it a boy found a secret level of a video game which somehow changed all of reality. He woke up the next morning and his legs were paralyzed, and he was seeing a coin slot with 'insert coin to continue' above it. He had a coin on his nightstand, stuck it in this floating coin slot, and suddenly his legs worked. As he went through his day, stuff like that happened. He looked in the mirror and saw his clothing had stats and names (like Shoes of Average Traveling Speed, +1 resistance to fire). No one else noticed these differences, yet all of reality was changed by it (teachers turned into other things, but no one else in the classroom saw it but the main character).
That seems like such a fun idea, doesn't it? But for some reason it just all fell so flat for me.
I'm not the target audience for this book, so my faults with it are probably personal to me. (This was a middle grade novel, which is one step younger than a YA novel.)
I thought I could at least get to the 50% point before giving up, but when I hit the 30% mark I had completely lost interest in it, so sadly I moved on to something else.
It's such a disappointment when you're sure you'll like a book but it just doesn't work out.


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What America Could Learn from Singapore's Social Welfare System
By Donovan Choy |
A common libertarian view when it comes to welfare is that the role of the state should simply be restricted to providing a safety net. Such a basic net would guard society's most economically vulnerable against falling through the cracks. Milton Friedman proposed a negative income tax as a way of encouraging the poor to…Read More →
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They are always game. It could be early morning, or the hottest afternoon or 10 p.m. on a weeknight, but they are there, playing basketball at Nottoway Park outside of Vienna. The players are almost always men. There's no age limit, and they come from all over the area. Pickup games have a way of bringing people together.
"If it's January and a 60-degree day, you can come up and see 100 people playing here," said Fritz Knoop, who is retired and lives in Great Falls. "It's a magnet for guys who want to play ball."
One Saturday, Aug. 20, the sun was blazing, but a game was in full swing. Most of the players, who ranged in age from their early 20s to 70s, had just met that afternoon, but it was impossible to tell. The players passed praises and jibes back and forth with the ball.
Joe Phillips is 70 years old and has been playing pickup basketball at Nottoway Park every day for 30 years.
"I have no idea why I do it," he said. "I think I'm crazy." An artist who lives in Fairfax, Phillips is a member of the Fairfax Art League and has designed the city's Spotlight on the Arts logo for the last several years.
"I just love the game," said Phillips. "It keeps me in shape."
Knoop has been playing ball for 45 years, and at Nottoway Park since the 1980s. "There are all kinds here," he said. "Little kids, old men." The courts could use more shade trees and benches, said Knoop.
"There's a mix of different backgrounds, different nationalities, and they all play together," said John Hopkins, site manager for Nottoway Park.
ALTHOUGH THE AREA around the courts is self-supervised, Hopkins has heard no complaints about player behavior.
"So far, we've had the older players who have been coming here for years kind of passed on the word to the younger guys: 'These are the rules,'" said Hopkins. "Up to this point, there have been no problems."
Parking can get to be an issue since the courts get so crowded, said Irish Grandfield, a senior planner with the Fairfax County Park Authority. The small parking lot that serves the basketball courts on the north side of Nottoway Park also serves owners of community garden plots nearby.
In December, said Grandfield, the Fairfax County Park Authority approved a master plan amendment for Nottoway Park, with one of the provisions being an expansion and improvement of the basketball court parking lot. The Park Authority has not yet identified funding for it, but it is in the works, he said.
The three courts were redone about two years ago, said Hopkins, entirely resurfaced and complete with anti-glare shields on the new light fixtures.
As crowded as the courts become, the games can become exclusive, said Marguerite Stephen, a student at Flint Hill High School who lives near the park.
On a rare night when the courts were free, Marguerite stood around with some friends, tossing a ball into the nets and talking. It is not something that is always possible to do on those courts.
"Usually, you can't get in unless you're really good," said Marguerite. During peak pickup hours, people who just want to toss the ball around generally have to wait, or just go to other parks, she said.
There is also a hierarchy of the courts, said Andre Jessee and Kevin Higgins, friends from George Mason University who play basketball at Nottoway Park two or three times a week. The court closest to the parking lot is for the best players, ones who "think they own (the court)," they said.
As far as professional players go, Grant Hill is rumored to have played at Nottoway Park during his days at South Lakes High School.
Lamar, who just wanted his first name used, is a professional mover. After a full day's work, he still comes out to play basketball.
"People are like, 'That's sick,'" he said. "But I used to play football, and wrestle. I like to push myself to the limit."
Lamar liked Nottoway Park for the condition of the courts, and the atmosphere. "It's a nice game. It's clean. There's a bicker or two, but it's just part of the game."
Another factor in Nottoway Park's charm, for Lamar, is the basketball nets. They are net, not chain-link.
"It's my favorite part of the game," he said. "I've got to hear that 'swish.' That's why I come here."


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PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES THE MOTOROLA MC55A0 SERIES RUGGED WI-FI ENTERPRISE MOBILE COMPUTER FOR MANAGERS AND TASK WORKERS DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE TO A NEW LEVEL With the MC55A0 Series, managers and task workers who spend their days inside your company walls have everything they need to take instant action, anywhere in your facility — indoors and outside. When it comes to meeting the needs of your workforce, the MC55A0 excels, offering the right level of features, the right level of rugged design and support for the most demanding business applications. The result? Workers in retail, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare and government agencies can complete more tasks more accurately in less time, improving productivity and customer care. And with healthcare friendly colors, MC55A0-HC brings mobility to point-of-care applications, helping nurses and other caregivers eliminate errors at the patient bedside to improve the quality of care — and the patient experience. PAGE 1 PURE BUSINESS ON THE INSIDE — SMART STYLING ON THE OUTSIDE The MC55A0 Series is the perfect blend of form and function. The comprehensive capabilities allow workers to scan bar codes; snap pictures; view videos; access business applications, the Internet and email as well as make and receive private and push-to-talk voice calls. The compact and lightweight mobile computer is easy to carry and easy to use, with a sleek design that is equally at home in front of customers and patients. THE MOST RUGGED DESIGN YET IN THIS CLASS — PERIOD The MC55A0 Series is built to last, giving workers a device they can count on and businesses a maximum return on investment (ROI). This rugged device family is built for use inside your buildings as well as outdoor areas of your facilities — and our toughness tests prove it. The MC55A0 delivers outstanding performance, even after exposure to heat, cold, dust, water — and 1,000 consecutive tumbles in our rotating tumble drum. PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES And all models can be sanitized with many common cleaners without harming the housing or the sensitive electronics, helping prevent the spread of bacteria to patients and caregivers in a hospital as well as shift workers in other industries where devices are shared. 2D imager deliver true laser-like performance and omnidirectional scanning of both 1D and 2D bar codes. THE POWER TO HANDLE VIRTUALLY ANY APPLICATION The SE4500-DL is optimized for medium to high density bar codes in addition to the bar codes found on driver's licenses and other identification documents — ideal for border crossings as well as the healthcare and electronics industry. Give your workers the best in class mobile application performance, even for the most demanding multimedia applications. Packed with the latest in technology, our powerful platform offers the most current mobile operating system for the enterprise, as well as the fastest processor and largest memory footprint in this device class. CAPTURE THE DATA YOU NEED — WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT Four scanner options let you pick the model that will deliver the best performance for your organization. Our SE960 1D laser scan engine provides best-in-class performance for 1D bar codes, including near contact to medium range decoding of even the widest bar code. And the three variants of our revolutionary SE4500 The SE4500-SR offers the best range on medium and low density 1D and 2D bar codes. 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FEATURES HIGH-POWERED PLATFORM Motorola MAX MPA 2.0 Our latest best-in-class standards-based technology architecture that provides numerous benefits Powerful microprocessor designed for mobility The Marvell® PXA320 @ 806 MHz provides best-in-class application performance coupled with ubiquitous mobility inside the enterprise — even on the most demanding multi-media applications The memory to support any application 256MB RAM/1GB Flash and a user accessible microSD card slot with support up to 32GB provide the memory space required to enable robust performance for database and other processing intensive applications The most advanced mobile operating system for the Enterprise Microsoft's Windows® Mobile® 6.5 increases interoperability with existing enterprise infrastructure; enhances security features; provides a more flexible development platform; improves mobile messaging collaboration Protects your application investments Support for Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK) APIs preserves existing application investments by enabling easy and cost-effective porting of applications from other Motorola mobile computers PAGE 2 ADVANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Works on virtually any wireless LAN The 802.11a/b/g tri-mode radio connects to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WLANs for cost-effective voice and data connectivity in the office and hot spots; 802.11a (5GHz band) support enables segmentation of voice traffic to ensure voice quality The most advanced Bluetooth functionality Bluetooth® v2.1 with EDR provides a wireless connection to more device types, including modems, printers, headsets; simplifies pairing; improves security; reduces power consumption; supports either Microsoft or Stonestreet stacks GOVERNMENT GRADE SECURITY OVER VIRTUALLY ANY WLAN Make sure only authorized users access your devices, your data and your network with Motorola MAX Secure Bring wired-line security to your wireless communications without impacting wireless performance through a multitude of security features, including: native FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certification; support for all the latest encryption and authentication protocols; compatibility with Motorola's Mobile Security Suite for device-level protection (device level firewall, intrusion prevention, enforced authentication, data encryption and integrity monitoring protect the data that is resident on and in transit to and from your MC55A0 devices); and compatibility with Motorola's Mobile Virtual Private Networks (MVPNs) PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES PROTECT YOUR DATA WITH GOVERNMENT-GRADE SECURITY Wireless solutions create an instant concern for businesses and government agencies — data security. In addition to standard support for all the latest wireless authentication and encryption protocols and Motorola's tested and certified Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), the MC55A0 adds native FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certification, bringing government grade security to businesses and government agencies alike. Unlike many other mobile computers, our security features protect your data and productivity, without impacting performance. THE INTELLIGENCE TO SENSE AND ACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT Get real value with our business-class implementation of the accelerometer. We start with the typical ability to automatically switch the display between portrait and landscape modes based on device orientation, and build from there. Right out of the box, you can get the power saving functionality that helps ensure full shift operation on a single battery charge. With just a few clicks, you can configure the device to enter sleep mode if movement is not detected in a specified period of time, or if the display is face down. In addition, the MC55A0 automatically detects and logs drops, helping to increase worker accountability for device condition. And the open architecture allows enterprises to integrate the accelerometer data into customized applications to improve the safety of technicians working in remote areas of your facility — and prevent device theft. UNPARALLELED VOICE FUNCTIONALITY AND QUALITY Unlike many mobile computers, the MC55A0 is designed from the ground up to enable voice as well as data over your WLAN. The result is a superior user experience, highly cost-effective voice communications and a broad voice feature set. Start with the ability to turn the MC55A0 into a mobile version of your deskphones. Then add a push-to-talk connection to practically any other Motorola mobile device, including other mobile FEATURES (continued) THE MOST RUGGED DESIGN Motorola MAX Rugged for industry leading rugged design — and reliability AUTOMATE THE CAPTURE OF VIRTUALLY ANY TYPE OF DATA Multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops per MIL-STD 810G Motorola MAX Data Capture for advanced high-performance multi-mode data capture Choose one of four bar code scanning options that can read even damaged and poor quality codes: Tumble (endurance) test 1D Scanners Drop (impact) test Reliable operation after 1,000 1.6 ft./0.5 m consecutive tumbles (2,000 hits) in Motorola's tumble drum IP64 sealing Complete protection against dust and splashing liquids SE960: High performance 1D scanning — adaptive scanning maximizes the range and enables scanning of codes that are damaged or underneath shrinkwrap. 2D Imagers Greatly improves structural stability and ability to handle the twisting common in a fall or bump Motorola's SE4500 latest generation 2D imager offers unparalleled laser-like performance on both 1D and 2D bar codes and omnidirectional rapid-fire easy scanning — no need to align bar code and aiming pattern. Choose one of three options: Patented industrial-grade connector SE4500-SR: Optimized for low/medium density standard range Patented Monocoque 'unibody' housing Improves the reliability and durability of the accessory point of interface Improved shock absorption for internal components A rigid yet lightweight magnesium frame encases the main circuit board and all electronics Rugged display construction Space between display and touchscreen helps prevent damage to the display PAGE 3 scanning of 1D/2D bar codes SE4500-DL: Optimized for medium to high density 1D/2D bar codes as well as the PDF bar codes found on driver's licenses and other identification cards — ideal for gate access and border crossings for identity management; patient wristbands and unit doses in healthcare point of care applications; and the high density codes common in the electronics industry SE4500-HD: Optimized for very high-density 1D/2D codes and the direct part marks common in manufacturing PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES computers, TEAM smartphones and even two-way radios on completely different networks.* This powerful combination allows workers to place one-to-one calls in sensitive environments, such as healthcare, while retail and other managers can easily reach an entire workgroup at the press of a button — eliminating intrusive overhead paging systems that affect the customer experience. Handset and speakerphone modes allow workers to choose privacy or hands-free convenience, meeting the needs of the job…and the moment. And since voice and data services are delivered over the WLAN, in-building cellular coverage issues that can affect voice quality are eliminated. THE MOTOROLA ADVANTAGE: WORLD CLASS PARTNERS SUPPORT When you choose Motorola, our award-winning partner channel provides access to a best-in-class, broad set of ready-to-go and custom applications in your industry, minimizing deployment time and cost. No matter what help your business might need, we have a service that delivers. If you are implementing your first mobility solution, we can provide assistance at every stage — from planning and assessment through design, deployment and ongoing management and support. If you are adding new applications, we can help you identify whether your present wireless LAN can handle the increased load — as well as any other gaps that need to be addressed to ensure smooth deployment. Since even the most rugged devices require a support plan, Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage will keep your devices up and running at peak performance. This unique all-inclusive service covers normal wear and tear as well as internal and external components damaged through accidental breakage, significantly reducing unforeseen repair expenses. Empower your indoor workforce to get more done in a day with the MC55A0 Series. To find out how, visit www.motorola.com/mc55a0 or access our global contacts directory at www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/contactus FEATURES (continued) High resolution camera Add a 3.2 MP auto-focus flash-enabled digital color camera with user-controllable flash to capture photos, videos, documents with legible fine print and bar codes (for intermittent scanning applications) BUSINESS-CLASS MOTION SENSING Motorola MAX Sensor for the intelligence to sense — and act — on motion Automatically rotates screen to match device orientation; automatically reverts to sleep mode when not in use to preserve battery power; landscape mode improves the display of data-intensive applications; enables utilization of sensor data in custom applications ADVANCED ERGONOMICS Advanced sleek design for ease of use and user comfort Specifically designed for one-handed operation — data entry is easy regardless of hand size with minimal movement Crystal clear text and graphics with Motorola MAX Display 3.5 inch extra-crisp PenTile® high-resolution color VGA touchscreen display is easy to view in virtually any lighting condition — indoors and outside; additional white pixel improves contrast; energy-efficient engineering delivers twice the brightness at half the power of typical displays A family of keypads for global data entry flexibility Numeric, QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ and NAV PIM support a wide range of applications all around the world PRESERVE EXISTING ACCESSORY INVESTMENTS Backwards compatibility with all MC55 accessories Upgrade to the latest mobile technology advancements while preserving your existing accessory investments EASY CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT Easy global remote management of your devices — and their accessories Compatibility with Motorola's Mobility Services Platform (MSP) enables comprehensive and flexible centralized management of a broad range of mobile products and their attached peripherals, anywhere in the world, all from a single console END-TO-END SUPPORT SERVICES Increase uptime and reduce support costs with all-inclusive support plan Optional Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage covers normal wear and tear as well as internal and external components damaged through accidental breakage for both device and select accessories *Mobile computers require the TEAM client; two-way radios require the Radio Link Server (RLS) PAGE 4 PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS CHART PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS COLOR CAMERA Dimensions With rechargeable 2400 mAh Lithium Ion battery: 5.78 in. L x 3.03 in. W x 1.06 in. D 147 mm L x 77 mm W x 27 mm D Resolution 3.2 megapixel Illumination User controllable flash Lens Auto focus Weight 11.1 oz./315 g (with rechargeable 2400 mAh Lithium Ion battery) 1D LASER SCANNER (SE960) Optical Resolution 0.005 in. minimum element width Display PenTile® 3.5 in Color VGA, super bright 650+ NITS Roll ± 35° from vertical Pitch Angle ± 65° from normal Skew Tolerance ± 40° from normal Ambient Light Immunity Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions. Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, LED: 450 Ft Candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 10000 Ft Candles (107,640 Lux) Note: LED lighting with high AC ripple content can impact scanning performance. Scan Rate 104 (± 12) scans/sec (bidirectional) Scan Angle (typical)* Wide: (Default) 47°; Medium: 35°; Narrow: 10° Touch Panel Glass analog resistive touch Display Backlight LED backlight Standard Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V, 2400 mAh Smart Battery Extended Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V, 3600 mAh Smart Battery Backup Battery Ni-MH battery (rechargeable) 18mAh 2.4V (not user accessible) Expansion Slot microSD slot (maximum 32GB) Comm. Interface USB 1.1 Host and Client Notification Audible tone plus multi-color LEDs, Vibrate Keypad Options Numeric, QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ and NAV PIM Audio Speaker, microphone, receiver (for handset mode use) and Bluetooth audio headsets 2D IMAGER ENGINE (SE4500, SE4500-DL, SE4500-HD) Sensor Resolution 752 H x 480 V pixels (gray scale) Roll 360° Pitch Angle ± 60° from normal PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Skew Tolerance ± 60° from normal CPU Marvell™ PXA 320 @ 806 MHz processor Ambient Light Total darkness to 9,000 ft. candles/96,900 lux Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.5 Classic Aiming Element (VLD) 655 nm ± 10 nm Memory 256 MB RAM/1 GB Flash Illumination Element 625 nm ± 5 nm USER ENVIRONMENT Field of View Horizontal: 40°; Vertical: 25° Operating Temp. 14° F to 122° F/-10° C to 50° C Storage Temp. -40° F to 158° F/-40° C to 70° C Humidity 95% non-condensing Drop Spec Multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops per MIL-STD 810G specifications Ranges SR Focus Range 5 mil Code 39: 100% UPC/EAN: 6.7 mil PDF417: Near 2.1 in./53 mm) 1.6 in./41 mm) 3.4 in./86 mm Far 7.5 in./191 mm 15.5 in./394 mm 7.1 in./180 mm Tumble Spec 1000 1.6 ft./0.5 m tumbles (equivalent to 2,000 hits) per IEC tumble specifications Sealing IP64 per IEC sealing specifications DL Focus Range 5 mil Code 39: 100% UPC/EAN: 5 mil PDF417: Near 1.4 in./36 mm 1.6 in./41 mm 2.8 in./71 mm Far 7.3 in./185 mm 12 in./305 mm 4.5 in./114 mm Clock Integrated real time clock Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 15KV Air 8KV Touch HD Focus Range 3 mil Code 39: 4 mil PDF417: Near 1.6 in./41 mm 1.8 in./46 mm Far 3.8 in./97 mm 3.5 in./89 mm BATTERY PERFORMANCE WIRELESS LAN VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS User Profiles Radio Tri-mode IEEE® 802.11a/b/g Security WPA2, WEP (40 or 128 bit), TKIP, TLS, TTLS (MS-CHAP), TTLS (MS-CHAP v2), TTLS (CHAP), TTLS-MD5, TTLS-PAP, PEAP-TLS, PEAP (MS-CHAP v2), AES, LEAP, CCXv4 certified; FIPS 140-2 certified Antenna Internal (Primary and Diversity) Data Rates Supported 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps Minimally 8 hours based on 600 scans and WLAN transmits per hour with display on and standard capacity battery DATA CAPTURE OPTIONS Options PAGE 5 Multiple configurations available: 1D SE960 laser scanner; 2D SE4500-SR imager; 2D SE4500-HD imager; 2D SE4500-DL imager; 3.2 megapixel color camera option available PRODUCT SPEC SHEET MC55A0 SERIES Operating Channels Chan 8-165 (5040 – 5825 MHz), Chan 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz), Chan 14 (2484 MHz) Japan only, Actual operating channels/ frequencies depend on regulatory rules and certification agency Voice Communication Voice-over-IP ready, Wi-Fi™-certified, IEEE 802.11a/b/g direct sequence wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM), Motorola Voice Quality Manager (VQM) WIRELESS PAN DATA Bluetooth Class II, v 2.1 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR); integrated antenna PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES* Communication and Battery Chargers/ Cradles Charge only cable; auto charge cable; USB charge/sync cable; 4 slot battery charger toaster; 4-slot Ethernet cradle; 4-slot charge only cradle; single slot USB cradle; vehicle holder using auto charge cable; vehicle cradle with charging capabilities Vertical Specific Attachments Snap-on magnetic stripe reader (MSR); snap-on trigger handle Soft Goods Rigid and soft case holsters, Bluetooth headsets * V isit www.motorola.com/mc55a0 for a complete list of available peripherals and accessories Special Cleaning Notes: Many vinyl gloves contain phthalate additives, which are often not recommended for medical use and are known to be harmful to the housing of the MC55A0 Series. The mobile computers should not be handled while wearing vinyl gloves containing phthalates, or before hands are washed to remove contaminant residue after gloves are removed. If products containing any of the harmful ingredients listed above are used prior to handling the MC55A0 Series, such as hand sanitizers that contain ethanolamine, hands must be completely dry before handling the MC55A0 Series to prevent damage to the plastics. REGULATORY Electrical Safety Environmental RoHS-compliant WLAN and Bluetooth (PAN) USA: FCC Part 15.247, 15.407 Canada: RSS-210, RSS 310 EU: EN 300 328, EN 300 440-2, EN 301 893 Japan: ARIB STD-T33, ARIB STD-T66, ARIB STD-T70 & T71 Australia: AS/NZS 4268 RF Exposure USA: FCC Part 2, FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C Canada: RSS-102 EU: EN 50392 Australia: Radio communications Standard 2003 EMI/RFI North America: FCC Part 15, Class B Canada: ICES 003 Class B EU: EN55022 Class B, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN 301 489-19, EN 606011-2 Laser Safety IEC/Class 2/FDA ll in accordance with IEC60825-1/EN 60825-1 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients: 100% of the active ingredients in any cleaner must consist of one or some combination of the following: isopropyl alcohol; bleach/sodium hypochlorite; hydrogen peroxide; mild dish soap Harmful Ingredients: The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on the MC55A0 Series and should not come in contact with the device: ammonia solutions, compounds of amines or ammonia; acetone; ketones; ethers; aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons; acqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions; ethanolamine; toluene; trichloroethylene; benzene; carbolic acid; TB-lysoform Cleaning Instructions: Do not apply liquid directly to the MC55A0 Series. Dampen a soft cloth or use pre-moistened wipes. Do not wrap the device in the cloth or wipe, but gently wipe the unit. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the display window or other places. Allow the unit to air dry before use. Rugged MAX Secure MAX Sensor MAX Data Capture Certified to UL/cUL 60950-1, IEC/EN60950-1 WARRANTY The MC55A0 Series is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 12 months from date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions RECOMMENDED SERVICES Customer Services: Managed Device Service Support; Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage MAX MPA Part Number SS-MC55A0. Printed in USA 03/13. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013 Motorola Solutions, Inc. 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b) The balance of the price is payable in full by you to us at least 14 days before the date of the tour, that time to be of the essence;
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e) The minimum party size is 30 persons unless stated in the Tour details for a specific tour.
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Why youth like me and you should join Politics! Can politicians work like developmental entrepreneurs? Is there a model that can make politics a preferred career choice for an average Indian?
by Nitish Suri on Thursday, March 7, 2013
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How can we change the system that currently does not promote youth to enter politics effectively? Is there a model that can bring some change? Can politicians work like developmental entrepreneurs? Can India ever get a 40 year old Prime Minister who does not come from a political or business family? The country desperately needs some young leaders who personify energy, enthusiasm, morality, and diligence. No doubt we have progressed a lot in the last 63 years but the development pace would have been completely different had some young torchbearers led this process of development.
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors - Plato
A new subject has got prominent of late – India is in need of greater participation of educated youth in its political framework and if we look into the discussions of political pundits, this is only the hope that the country possesses and can lead it to a brighter future. Now there is also a question. Is it so? Can the youth power of India lead the country to a brighter future ever? Perhaps you have joined the contingent of dreamers already but confusion does persist. You do have every right to castigate this scribe as a pessimist but if we look into the history it will be found that this is not the first clarion call to the Indian youth. The question ,therefore is , what can we do to make politics a preferred choice of career for youth?
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I would prefer an open discussion on this. If someone can suggest/invite a young politician to give a speech on this, that would be great. But in-case no on turns up, I can start this talk to open the discussion.
[-] Akshay Shah 6 years ago
I would like to speak on this topic too, am also a youth - am 31 to be precise, an entrepreneur and into active politics representing www.mumbai227.co.in, www.bharatudaymission.com as well as www.freedomteam.in and currently writing from an All Party Meet being held in Delhi where we trying to build an All New Party Alliance for the Lok Sabha 2014 elections :-)


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The growing demand for foodbanks is "inextricably linked" to welfare reforms, charities have told MSPs.
Holyrood's Welfare Reform Committee heard how thousands more people have turned to voluntary organisations for emergency food parcels, following changes to the benefits system which were introduced by the UK Government in April 2013.
Those who rely on foodbanks often walk for miles as they cannot afford to pay for transport, and many are given items that can be eaten cold because they are unable to pay for electricity in order to cook, the committee heard.
The services are also being used by people who are employed on low incomes, and who are struggling with the rising cost of living, the charities said.
The Trussell Trust has reported its foodbanks helped more than 56,000 people between April last year and February 24. The total for the previous 12 months was 14,318 - including about 4,000 children.
Ewan Gurr, Scotland development officer, said: "That is an exponential rise in the demand for emergency food relief.
"It is indisputable that people are under more pressure than they ever have been, and obviously we are not seeing benefits keep pace with the rise in living costs.
"The evidence that we are seeing every day right across our foodbank network is that welfare reforms are inextricably linked to the rising demand for emergency food relief."
Jo Roberts, of Community Food Moray, said the organisation saw around 13 cases each month before April 2013.
After the introduction of welfare reforms, this number grew to 59. The charity recorded 301 cases in February.
"The main issue people are presenting with is welfare and benefit problems. The biggest reason is welfare sanctions," Ms Roberts said.
She said demand for "cold food boxes" was increasing.
"On our referral forms we ask what cooking facilities people have. We have a number coming through where, yes they have all the cooking facilities, but they can't use them because they can't afford to put the electricity in the meter," she said.
Problems with transport are also an issue, Ms Roberts added.
Denis Curran, chairman of Loaves and Fishes, a Glasgow-based charity which provides food parcels, agreed people were "walking three or four miles with children" to attend foodbanks.
SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing said she had met someone who walked around 12 miles from Ballingry to Dunfermline to access a service.
"I think the issue of transport is hugely important because many of these facilities are not going to be on the high street," she said.
Mr Curran also highlighted misconceptions about why people are using foodbanks.
"There seems to be a fallacy out there that it is misused, and that it's greed," he said.
"It is easier to say they are thieves, liars, cheats and layabouts - that they misuse the benefits system.
"What is the real figure of the people who have committed suicide through benefit cuts? People come to us and they are terrified.
"Powers that be - it is time you woke up to reality. We don't need meetings to decide if benefit cuts have got something to do with a rise in foodbanks.
"The situation is people are being penalised for being poor."
Dave Simmers, chief executive of Community Food Initiatives North East, called for more research into the scale of the issue.
He said: "Anecdotally we have got strong evidence of the impact of welfare reform on the usage of foodbanks, but undoubtedly there is a need to back that up with independent research."
The committee later heard from academics at Heriot Watt University.
Dr Filip Sosenko, research a ssociate, challenged previous comments made by Conservative welfare minister Lord Freud in which the politician questioned links between the rise in foodbanks and welfare reforms, and suggested increased supply was prompting greater demand.
Dr Sosenko said: "Welfare reform was not the main or obvious factor fuelling demand for food aid prior to April 2013, however there is enough evidence to say, from April 2013, it has become a major factor fuelling demand."
He told the committee that the "harshest changes" to the benefits system were introduced in April 2013, but sanctions became tougher as early as October 2012.


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When I was given this image as participant in last week Challenge at Hambo Hoedown I was really Over The Moon for I immediately had an idea on how to use it!
Challenge closes in a few hours and I'm still here, writing my post.
Well, here's my card:
I love this moon and I decided to paint it lilac and light purple with my watercolor pencils. If you like this image, you can find it here.
Maybe the color of the shuttle is not a perfect match, but I bought them fron the UK last year (I don't have a cutting machine) and this green was the best match among the three available.
Of course, this card will be entered in Hambo Hoedown Challenge # 17 "I'm Over the Moon".
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Micromax, which will compete with the likes of HP, Dell and Lenovo, has priced its 'Lapbook' for Rs 13,999 that will be available from October 9 online at Snapdeal.
"Micromax has always strived to bring the best technology innovations to close the gap between consumer needs and available devices," Micromax Chief Marketing Officer Shubhajit Sen told.
The Canvas Lapbook addresses the need of affordable computing, in line with the PM's Digital India initiative, he added.
"With our entry into the laptop category, we aim to drive the growth of the category and garner a market share of 10 per cent in 12-18 months," he said.
According to industry body MAIT, the notebook market declined 15 per cent to 5.81 million units in 2014-15 from 6.83 million units in 2013-14, impacted by burgeoning smartphone sales.
However, the industry body has forecast a 17 per cent growth in notebook sales to 6.80 million in 2015-16.
Previously, Micromax has launched a Laptab that features a tablet with a detachable keyboard.
Of the total PC market (desktops and notebooks), HP was the market leader with 25.6 per cent share, followed by Dell - 22.1 per cent, Lenovo - 15.8 per cent and Acer - 11.5 per cent in 2014, according to data from research firm IDC.
Powered by Intel quadcore processor, the Lapbook will come pre-loaded with the latest Windows 10 operating system.
"The Lapbook is designed to cater the needs of young India in Tier II and III markets," he said.
The Lapbook comes with dual speakers, 11.6-inch display, 32GB inbuilt storage (expandable up to 64GB), 5,000 mAh battery and, a seven-day on-site service.
Micromax also launched the second generation of Laptap, priced at Rs 17,999, that will go on sale on Amazon India portal from October 13.


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…When the afternoon sun gave us a bow
and the breeze waltzed with not a frown
when you and me and tea was what it was all about
and joy that sashayed everywhere
chasing fireflies and sand storms.
Month: July 2014
the far aways are here to stay..
There were days when laughter was abound ….they came like rain, wanton and loud. Mornings spent watching the patterns spread on the wall like jeweled ink blots and yearning clowns. Evenings on the rooftop watching the world tick away…sky a molten yellow and gray, speckled with paprika clouds. Nights on the balcony, listening to music, reading from books like far from the madding crowd.
Days that began with uncertain hellos and ended with unspoken goodbyes…
the lightness of being…
The wind is heavy with the luscious goodness of unfallen rain…leaves behave like they have no nest…the sun a truant boy bouncing off curtains long…the smell of spiced tea with cinnamon strong…me ensconced in a layer of lyrics hauled up from various cupboards of the mind…serenading the innocence of yesterdays.
you could be happy…
don't turn your gypsy heart
Does it ever happen to you …when your 'life' seems to acquire a 'life' of its own? When it recedes into it's shell and watches the comings and goings with an avid sangfroid….waiting for something or nothing, not hurting but not forgetting either but always always wanting to hop into rain puddles, huddle around liberally sweetened hot tea, waving at sunflowers tall, straining to hear the temple bells ring at dawn, watching the passage of the waning moon and complaining to you about new red shoes and him not having called?
…the stories we tell
….become real in more ways than I allow myself to imagine. Did he call me or was I conversing with him in chapter six of my book…and were I not to hear the phone ring am I hoping it does or does it lie mute against all my fervent prayers muttered in great angst to all my gods. Am I the vagabond living on skipped dreams or do I really show up from time to time in the rat race…do I often huddle down the rabbit hole in hopes of slinging sallies with the caterpillar or do I do that in every other piece of conversation…is Mckenzie my pup or am I just walking him for you… have we met here or then there on the white spaces of my notebook….will you be coming over for dinner or have I just set the table for one?
the best part of waking up..
…is to watch the morning unfold, looking as inviting as buttered toast. The sun is out and someone in the apartment has decided to liven things up by playing the saxophone….it's odd I always relate the sax to a moonless night. For a brief moment I think I hear the flutter of pigeons…getting breakfast I suppose? As for me I shall squander away the morning for its mine to give. Nothing beats the feeling of warm sun on your back and the spectacle called life.
where the echoes remain
I collect memories like others do sea shells…and I house them in little jars of colored glass…and when the rain drops incessantly I sit and open my jars quite like I was looking for a cookie …what comes out are remnants of life pieced together in a manner that I like and believe..what is it they say about the whole being bigger than the sum of the parts? Sometimes just sometimes I wish the parts would take up a life of their own and create their very own story….like echoes in the dark.


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I intended to write about my adventures with two dogs with cancer. Today, I'm just pouring my sadness to you.
One of my dogs who had cancer (Dudley) died. He died on New Year's Day in my arms while we were driving to the vet to euthanize him. He was a great dog. He had an annoying and demanding bark, but he didn't' have a mean bone on his body. He got along with everyone. He was my Velcro dog (so is Carrie, by the way). Everywhere I went, he was there with me.
Single Doghood
Now, my other dog, who also suffers from cancer, is a single dog for the first time since she came to live with us 2005 when she was she was 9 weeks old. For the first time since 1990, I have a single dog and not a pack.
The Bridge and Gasping for Air
I'll never forget Dudley's last struggle for air and how limp and relaxed he felt when he died. It took me a few minutes to realize that he was gone. At first, I just thought that he was struggling because he wasn't comfortable. He had so many tumors and many were so big. Then when he relaxed, I thought that he found a comfortable spot in my arms. But, actually, he was gone.
I hope that there is a Bridge, and I hope he met with Bailey, the dog that preceded him in death. Dudley and Bailey were adopted together. They were a bonded pair that I heard through BROOD. We had a open adoption with their former "slaves." Their former slaves and us became friends and consider ourselves family.
Life and Sorrow Is for the Living
Life goes on for the living. But there's definitely a big difference, and we feel that his presence is gone. The house is quieter. There are no demanding barks for food. I now have to look at the clock to make sure I don't miss the 5 p.m. meal. He never let me forget it. Carrie is quieter. She doesn't demand. Dudley, on the other hand, was on my heels at 4:30 p.m., reminding me to not forgetto give them food.
And Dogs Mourn,Too
But let's not forget that the surviving dog is also mourning. Carrie is morose. Her snout is longer, and looks unhappier than most of the time (bassets always look sad). Yesterday, when I called out for food, she barked and ran in every room, looking for and calling Dudley to come and eat.
Also, the finality came to me at yesterday's 5 p.m. feeding. Every day, just before each meal, each dog got their own medications for their illness. I covered the meds in peanut butter. One dog got the right hand "treat," the other dog got the left hand treat. Yesterday, only one hand was needed. I cried. I missed him.
Also, every day, after the meds were distributed, I would pick their bowls to insert their meals. Yesterday, I absently picked Dudley's bowl as well.
What Dogs Will to Us
Sadly, dogs leave very few properties when they leave: a bowl, a collar, a leash, a bed, etc. However, they also leave a big empty hole in your heart.
I went through so many losses in the 33 years of dog loving and dog rescuing. Nonetheless, I go ahead and open my heart to break again and again. There's always a needy dog waiting for your love. My heart has an empty hole. A new dog, will come and fill that hole by giving a piece of his or her heart. It's just like this saying:
Dogs will us their heart. One day, my heart will be all dog, and I'll be so proud!


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My goal is to become a polyglot. What is a polyglot?
A polyglot is one who speaks multiple languages fluently or at an advanced level. You could also call this person multilingual.
Now technically, according to the dictionary definition, if you speak 2 languages, you can call yourself a polyglot. But in English we generally call someone who speaks 2 languages bilingual, 3 languages trilingual, and only reserve polyglot or multilingual for the person who speaks 4 or more languages.


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Zoho Sprints
Agile project management for software development teams4.5/5 (59 reviews)
The Best Agile Project Management Solution ever built!
We have been using Zoho Projects and to our development model, this was a better choice. We switched to Sprints and We love it more than ever. This product has increased the entire team's productivity by a very large extent.
Amazingly user-friendly and fast. Very fast updates and new features. Ideal for startups who work from simplest software applications to most complex one's. Amazing customization options, beautifly laid out with neat UI. Quick support and perfect resolution to queries.
Nothing Specific but we are looking forward to get some friendly features like Cumulative timesheets across the project for a user. Its very annoying to calculate every user's individual project's timesheet to know a month's performance.
Zoho Sprints is Manageable and Customizable
We decided to use Scrum methodology. Zoho Sprints was able to handle backlog and bug log the way we have been using it. It was available and it worked without a huge learning curve for a short deadline.
I like the customization of features, especially creating card templates and statuses. Custom templates comes in handy when we are importing from another platform like Trello and we want to use the same format. I also like the integration between other platforms including Zoho Projects for Gantt charts. I like that we can add a custom 'Status Type'. I used this feature to add a 'Review' status for code review. I also like the integration with Zoho Projects and Trello. I also liked how I can simply reorder users stories or work items, from sprints or backlog, into different Epics.
I found Epics to be a little confusing. I am curious as to why this is a premium feature. It appears there are many other features I would consider premium. Some of the dashboard items were hard to setup to be useful.
Good Software, Better with Paid Version
It's one of the best software development management tools I've seen. I've tested many services and they end up being waterfall-like and not really designed for agile. This tool breaks the mold. It makes it really easy to follow the agile process, and includes the good stuff that accounting likes, like timesheets.
You really need the paid version. The demo really shows that if you use the cheap version, you're dealing with isolated projects and that's just not real world.
Market Leader
Integration with Zoho Projects, Ease of use and full stack agile features
I did not find any major gaps in the solution.
User Experience is more than slapping together hodge-podge of few screens!! Zoho Sprints FAILS!!!
TWO THUMBS DOWN!! Who is such an idiot that came up with a concept of a "Global View" concept - an Icon that you have to click simply to access your completed sprints/workitems - that too ungrouped dumped in front of you??? Honestly, Zoho - being such a large corporation, I put so much value into your brand when I picked your Sprints. Your CEO should read and try creating and managing one project himself/herself - NOT WATCH A DEMO as a passive audience member - I would be curious to see how many in the senior leadership of this product called Zoho Sprints remain in their job at end of that experience of creating and managing a single project with multiple sprints! How hard can be creation of a user interface that guides user through...
- Creation and management of EPICs, associate work items and sprints, and print meaningful reports for a given EPIC?
- Listing all sprints together - and marking completed/canceled/upcoming/active sprints as such? And allow user to click through and access all of the details of that selected sprint? And allow user to generate a meaningful summary and detailed reports for that sprint?
- Allowing you to generate a project-level report that includes all Epics, Sprints, Work Items reflected in there at summary or detailed level based on who the user is.
Also, I don't think permissions work correctly: I have someone in my team as "Manager" but he can't see any of the completed items in the "Global View", but I can as an Admin??????
Positive First impression is the only positive note I can make on this software. During my free trial, I got carried away with pretty look of this application and charts/dashboards etc., and signed up for a year long Professional contract. BIG MISTAKE!
These developers are like a fresh kids out of some d-School, who have no clue that people need to be able to access their data efficiently at a later point after data was entered into this thing that leads it to ABYSS of no-where land! There are plenty of pretty looking charts that DO NOT ALLOW click-throughs for further details. AND Literally, there are no printable reports in the system - a chart is not a report! And exported Excel spreadsheet with hodge-podge of my data slapped together is not a report either, my friend!
There is literally NO CONSISTENT WAY of creating/accessing your Sprints.
Response from Zoho Sprints
We're really sorry to see that our product did not meet your expectations. This is certainly not a situation we want to see our customers in. Thank you for sharing what you went through in great detail. We read your feedback carefully and feel we can address them. Let us take them one by one.
1. Purpose of Global View
All the info we show in the beginning is just a starting point. You can filter, search, and sort within this to drill down to the information you want. The enterprise plan also has a custom-view-tab where you can customise based on one or more criteria. You can then save these custom views you created for quick access later.
2. User interface that guides through Epics module
There is indeed such an interface. Through six different steps, it takes you through all you can do with epics. And it fires up just after you create your first epic. If this is disabled, you can view it any time by clicking the 'help tour' icon at the bottom right bar. The same option is available not just in this module but across the product.
3. List all sprints
We are working on making the sprint counters in the dashboard clickable, which would let you view this. An update we are planning for the custom view should show you the same info here also.
4. Detailed reports
Please check if you've seen all these reports. In the reports module, burn up and burn down are shown by default for sprints. However, this can be changed to show the same info for epics. Additionally, we also have an epic progress report. You can view a sprint level dashboard, by clicking the 'view details' button next to the sprint name on the board module. Custom sprint-wise reports and dashboards are 'work in progress' and we can let you know as soon as they are ready. All our existing reports are, and future reports will be, printable.
5. Project level report of all sub-items
As mentioned in point 1, you can drill down to this by filtering from the global view. And you need not do this everytime - you can save this view to get to it quickly.
6. Manager not able to see all info in global view
The manager is probably looking under the 'My View' tab in the default view. The purpose of this view is to see just his or her own items. The manager can see all items in all the sprints he or she is part of by choosing the appropriate criteria in the custom view.
7. Click through reports
We do provide click throughs wherever applicable. However, some reports aggregate info from several views, so we cannot provide a click through here. In reports that show past activity, again, we cannot provide click throughs as the underlying data may have changed over time. If you feel we have missed a clickthrough where it is possible, do let us know the specific case and we will add it ASAP.
I would like to share that the team that built this product also built Zoho Projects, a project management platform that has been around for over 10 years. They have spent these years developing domain expertise, honing the product and improving everything that adds to the customer experience.
So it follows that the experience you had is something we are determined to change. We would like to speak with you on a call to learn more from you, walk you through these features and do our best to meet your needs. Please get in touch with us by mailing to [email protected]
Love at first sight
I was looking for a tool that could replace the simplicity of Trello but providing the robustness of Jira.
Trello is so simple and flexible but lacks a lot of project management features. Jira is very complete but past experiences made me not like it that much.
Zoho Sprints does that and even more. It is such a well done product that only Jira would compare but, IMHO, Zoho Sprints is way better.
I like how one can have a lot of info in one tool without feeling overwhelmed by it. You can hide and show lists, panels, columns, and more, to have the needed context.
I didn't use the timesheet but it also very helpful to have an in-app timetracker to keep everything in one place.
Nicely done, Zoho team.
- Sprint planning
- Epics boards
- Sprint meetings
- Image attachment by pasting them
- Velocity charts
- Some image attachments wouldn't produce a thumbnail
- For some reason tasks and bugs cannot be move to a sprint from the backlog if they do not belong to a story
- Cannot order stories by priority :(
My experience with Zoho Sprints
Ease of use. Better solution than JIRA and has all the fundamentals for running a small and effective Scrum team.
Ease of use.Better solution than JIRA and has all the fundamentals for running a small and effective Scrum team.
Could be a little more intuitive when creating backlogs and Sprints.
Best Agile Project Management Software
+ Very Clear Product Messaging
+ Easy Onboarding
+ No-Nonsense Features
+ Excellent Support and Customization Help
We switched to this from Jira, because the team was new to Agile PM Tool and Jira was a bit heavy to consume.
+ UX Could be a little better
+ Features Unlocking in Pricing - Could be better.
Make my project visible and agile
We are having a good experience. Solve our way of seeing and communicating about the project. Everybody at the platform could understand what and when to do in a simple way. Very good for large projects that you have to break in multiple stories or tasks.
Many ways that you can see a task. The task itself, inside a Epic, as part of a Sprint and associated with someone.
The price per user. We a small startup and could have some discount to use. For us at Brazil to pay in dollars make the price even higher.
Zoho Sprint Review
The platform provides users with a lot of features and functionalities. Also, its ease of use.
The price of the software. Also, the fact that epics isn't available to free users.
Zoho Sprints Trial experience
- We're a small company which requires some kind of SDLC tracking but nothing on a big level
- We use AGILE methodology, which Zoho Sprints seems very good for it
the entire application is built from the ground up to care for AGILE methodology
Nothing at the moment. I think the Zendesk integration is weird to be from Zoho to Zendesk, and bidirectional with Zendesk as the driver
Quick and easy way to coordinate
My team was charged with developing a new version of the software that we use on a day to day basis and so we not only needed to coordinate with our own internal team members but also external contractors and software developers. Zoho Sprints is fast and great for use on mobile phones (at least, on iPhone). Clean and manageable as well, which is we we kept using it for 2 years.
It would be nice if the file sharing feature were more robust as it is rather limited. It also take a while to upload/download files from different projects.
It's a grate solution
This is the 3rd Zoho product I'm working with and i loving them.
The best was how easy it was to use. Didn't need any training or videos to start using it.
It has what you need to run the projects. Simple and complete
The bad and good thing is that you have the basics and more that you will require to run many projects. I guess that there are some things that you will have in any other solution that this one doesn't have. to be honest I didn't miss any. It's a great solution
Review of Zoho Sprints
Overall I am liking the produce very much. I would like intro into my working orgs.
The simplicity of the agile process and project management with tasks, monitoring ...etc.
Repeat tasks or copy of the similar tasks in different modules is not easy. If I am able copy and paste in another sprint or epic, it would be great. Copy & change.
Mobile version is not working for Sprint functionality. It doesn't refresh.
Good, but miss a roadmap
Good, but we have difficulty to organize tasks in long term.
Great software that helps dev teams. It has everything with agile methodology: libe time charts, time tracker etc.
The way filters work, it is very confusing to identify task, bugs, stories in the projects. Maybe something more visual will help. Besides that, zoho NEEDS to implement a ROADMAP overview, this is a must have to agile teams.
Just getting started
Hi ! My internal team and I have been looking started with Zoho. We subscribed to some other products within the Zoho universe prematurely but we are with hopes of having this all integrate with CRM and agile.
Nothing, so far as the trial just started and we have not been able to do much given the little time there was to play in it.
it had never been so easy, carry projects!!
-easy to use
-the best communication
My work team regularly applies a set of good practices to work collaboratively, on a team, and to obtain the best possible result of a project.
Zoo has helped me to understand more with my project partners
I would like you to have some type of score with stars, who had a good performance on the project that I worked
Zoho Sprints
Super easy, simple, intuitive, reports, supports scrum framework and sprints like no other.
No sorting in the board, no milestones, chat doesn't have enough features like group chats, chat not integrated in phone application, pricing not simple.
Extend trial
Our overall experience was great actually, for those who are actively using it, but a few staffs still struggling to catch up.
The features of capturing all unsorted tasks and a clean platform to glance everything easily
I'm not using the timesheet feature a lot, might need more time to relate this feature to our work.
Best Product for Agile Foundations
Zoho sprints is one of the finest product from zoho team. It helps me to manage project based on processes our organization have.
Ease to use
Cost effective for startups
Collaboration with other zoho products helps to manage one at go.
Sometimes takes time to load.
User friendly , no need of training
Zoho Sprints is a tool that understands the trials and changes a project can have.
It made an easy transition to the agile methodology for my team.
Zoho really adopts the product backlog methodology, and embraces mid-project changes. You can simply create a prioritized list of tasks and move them on to your current sprint as there priorities change, building what matters for your stakeholders.
Reports are nice but all tho they can be helpful at times they can also be vague and not answer the questions you have about your teams performance.
Agile solution with value for money
The interface is clean and simple, have cliq chat part of the interface and totally integrated speed up thing. The price is very good for this level of software.
Nothing found so far, will update post if I find something lacking.
A tool designed for planning and monitoring tasks in agile teams.
The progress of each of the tasks is very easy to see.
Easy interaction between teams through messages and comments.
You can create tasks very easily just by dragging and dropping.
Reports with charts and diagrams that facilitate their analysis.
Although this application seems to me very complete, the personalization of the tool is limited in many things, besides it does not offer management of budgets.
Great Software
Overall great product! Still exploring many features
GUI is great. I like the reporting featuers. I really love how it tells you how long a task was in a specific "stage"
Creating stories could be an easier process
Zoho is great
Just set up my sprint, had a good experience.
Loved that it's got automated burn up and burn down charts
The price. I wish it was a but cheaper and more affordable for individuals.