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Ahead of the election, the editors of this magazine wrote that the Republican candidate "appears not to read." Before the inauguration, Trump told Axios, "I like bullets or I like as little as possible. I don't need, you know, 200-page reports on something that can be handled on a page. That I can tell you." In February, The New York Times reported that National Security Council members had been instructed to keep policy papers to a single page and include lots of graphics and maps. Mother Jones reviewed classified information indicating Trump's briefings were a quarter as long as Barack Obama's.
In March, Reuters reported that briefers had strategically placed the president's name in as many paragraphs of briefing documents as possible so as to attract his fickle attention. In September, the Associated Press reported that top aides had decided the president needed a crash course on America's role in the world and arranged a 90-minute, map-and-chart heavy lecture at the Pentagon. And amid the hype over Wolff's book, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough wrote a column Friday saying that in September 2015, he confronted Trump over poor debate performances, saying, "Can you read?" Met with silence, Scarborough pressed again: "I'm serious, Donald. Do you read? If someone wrote you a one-page paper on a policy, could you read it?" Trump replied by brandishing a Bible from his mother and saying he read it all the time—probably a self-aware joke, given Trump's proud impiety and displayed ignorance of the Bible.
The Scarborough anecdote is the strangest of these. This is not only because Scarborough held on to the story for nearly a year and a half, and continued to hype Trump's candidacy on air and advise him privately. (As James Fallows notes, the real scandal of the Wolff book is that so many people have such grave misgivings about Trump but have kept their heads down.) It is also unfortunate because Trump is clearly, in strictly literal terms, literate. He displays his basic grasp of the language—if in sloppy, often typo-ridden ways—on Twitter on a roughly daily basis. Such stories, by dint of their hyperbole, offer a bit of a distraction from how serious the problem is.
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AgBiome, SePro partner on new product for turf ornamental market
AgBiome Innovations entered into a new business partnership with SePro to develop a new biological product for the turf and ornamental market. The first product, a broad-spectrum fungicide, is expected to be available for applications in early 2017, according to the companies. "Our ever-growing collection of sequenced microbes, combined with AgBiome's proprietary screening capabilities, results in unique and powerful discoveries that will benefit... read more

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The Behavior and Physiology in Aging – Research Training Program
The Duke Hartford Foundation Center of Excellence
Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center (OAIC)
Duke Aging Center Family Support Program
Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Duke
Duke Memory Disorders Clinic
Behavioral Medicine Research Center
Geriatric Training Program for Physicians, Dentists, and Behavioral and Mental Health Professions
Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health
Computing and Statistical Laboratory
Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS)
Research Participant Registry
The Behavior and Physiology in Aging – Research Training Program, funded by NIH for the past 32 years, supports postdoctoral fellows with career interests in aging who train in Duke research programs in which aging research is ongoing. Areas of interest may include medical anthropology, exercise physiology, psychology, and nursing. Fellows attend weekly seminars in the biomedical, social, and psychological aspects of aging as well as in professional development. An important component of the seminar is the annual research ethics module.
The Duke Hartford Foundation Center of Excellence, supported by the Hartford Foundation, concentrated on "early recruitment to academic geriatrics" and focused on providing research opportunities for Duke medical students in geriatrics from 1988 – 1994. During 1997 – 2006, our Center of Excellence concentrated on a critical period in the development of academic faculty: the transition from clinical fellowship to junior faculty and subsequent development towards an independent career as clinician-investigators and clinician-educators. The current Center of Excellence focuses on developing academic geriatrics faculty whose research, teaching, and clinical care will lead national efforts to meet the health care needs of our older citizens.
The Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center (OAIC) with funding by NIA, focuses on understanding and treating dysmobility associated with aging. Following the first designation of the Aging Center as Pepper Center in 1992, the second Pepper Center grant, awarded in 1999, included cores that provided service to other funded research projects, as well as to Pepper-specific projects. A third Pepper Center grant, awarded in 2006, is exploring approaches to understanding and modifying multiple pathways of functional decline through research and faculty development. In collaboration with various Duke departments, divisions, and centers, the OAIC supports mentored research of junior faculty; pilot research projects; an analysis core; a biological studies core; and developmental projects in biomarkers, metabolomics, and database development.
The Duke Aging Center Family Support Program, in collaboration with the Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Duke and the N.C. Alzheimer's Association, with funding from the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services, provides the following free services to all North Carolina residents: confidential, personalized tips on caring for people with memory disorders; a comprehensive information packet on Alzheimer's disease and a Caregiver newsletter delivered twice a year; telephone help with care decisions, coping strategies and evaluating service or residential care options as well as help selecting support groups, education programs, online information or books.
A large program project in Alzheimer's disease supports a number of neuroscience and genetic investigations into the basic biology involved in this disease. This program project works in conjunction with the Duke Memory Disorders Clinic which identifies patients that have been thoroughly worked up as potential human subjects for scientists who are studying dementia. Another center, the Behavioral Medicine Research Center, was first funded in 1985, and continues to expand its role. Several of the major projects in that center are focused on aging effects on health and thus bring those investigators to interact with the programs in the Aging Center.
The Geriatric Training Program for Physicians, Dentists, and Behavioral and Mental Health Professions is a HRSA-supported program supporting fellowship and other training efforts that assist physicians, dentists, and behavioral and mental health professions who teach or plan to teach geriatric medicine, geriatric dentistry, or geriatric behavioral and mental health.
The Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health, in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Aging, has received two awards from the John Templeton Foundation to: 1) solicit, award and coordinate seven research projects which would investigate how religion/spirituality influences individual and community health, and 2) form and maintain a community of scholars, build network of senior and junior researchers in spirituality, theology and health.
The Computing and Statistical Laboratory operated by the Center permits easy access to large data bases and statistical analysis software packages. Both faculty and trainees can also access this facility through personal and laptop computers throughout the building or via modem or DSL facilities from other campus locations or at home. Statistical support to aid investigators and trainees in planning studies, analyzing data and learning how to use statistical software packages is also available in the computing laboratory. This expert statistical assistance is freely available and given in a one-on-one tutorial basis so that trainees and faculty can learn to develop the most appropriate study designs and use the most effective data analysis programs available.


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Today and tomorrow a business class will be meeting in Wheelhouse Studios to create art-based learning projects focused on the book Just Mercy. Wheelhouse Studios is an open art studio located in Memorial Union. Its website describes the art studio as "three versatile workspaces, flexible studio designs, drop-in art opportunities, and classes for enthusiasts and dabblers alike, it's easy to sign up and get involved."
Four sections of a 120 student class will go to Wheelhouse Studios to create screen printed posters that they co-designed in small groups around themes of leadership, mental health, and humility from Just Mercy. Each student will get a copy of their poster and a set of the student created posters will be on display to the public at Grainger Hall sometime in upcoming weeks. Two examples of the student posters can be seen on the right side of this post.
While at Wheelhouse Studios students will also construct handmade, saddle-stitched notebooks and journals that will be donated to Wisconsin Books for Prisoners and the LGBT Books to Prisoners Project.
For more information about Wheelhouse Studios click here.
For more information about Wisconsin Books for Prisoners click here.
For more information about LGBT Books to Prisoners Project click here.


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(via When Others See Your Value – Others See Your Value)
Before a recent presentation, a woman asked me a question I've never been asked. I was shaking hands with the audience when it happened.
"What makes you qualified to give this presentation?"
I searched her face to discern her intent. Was she angry? Challenging? She seemed sincere and pleasant, but resolved to hear a real answer.
"Wow! That's an interesting question," I replied.


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Digital radiography (digital X-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental X-rays. This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of X-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer. This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged, helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems more easily. Digital X-rays reduce radiation 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays.
Dental X-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, problem areas can go undetected.
Dental X-rays may reveal:
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Are dental X-rays safe?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. Digital X-rays produce a significantly lower level of radiation compared to traditional dental x-rays. Not only are digital X-rays better for the health and safety of the patient, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in the dental office. Also, since the digital image is captured electronically, there is no need to develop the X-rays, thus eliminating the disposal of harmful waste and chemicals into the environment.
Even though digital X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered very safe, dentists still take necessary precautions to limit the patient's exposure to radiation. These precautions include only taking those X-rays that are necessary, and using lead apron shields to protect the body.
How often should dental X-rays be taken?
The need for dental X-rays depends on each patient's individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary X-rays based upon the review of your medical and dental history, a dental exam, signs and symptoms, your age, and risk of disease.
A full mouth series of dental X-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing X-rays (X-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.
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Obama at the Bank of America
President Obama walks into the Bank of America and says to a cashier, "Good morning Ma'am, could you please cash this check for me"?
Cashier: "It would be my pleasure sir. Could you please show me your ID"?
Obama: "Truthfully, I did not bring my ID with me as I didn't think there was any need to. I am President Barack Obama, the president of the United States ."
Cashier:"Yes sir, I know who you are, but with all the Government regulations, monitoring of the banks because of imposters and forgers, etc., I must insist on seeing ID."
Obama:"Just ask anyone here at the bank who I am and they will tell you. Everybody knows who I am."
Cashier: "I am sorry, but these are government and bank rules and I must follow them."
Obama: "I am urging you please to cash this check."
Cashier: "Look, this is what we can do: One day Tiger Woods came into the bank without ID. To prove he was Tiger Woods he pulled out his putter and made a beautiful shot across the bank lobby into a cup. With that shot we knew him to be Tiger Woods and we cashed his check."
"Another time, Andre Agassi came in without ID. He pulled out his tennis racquet and served an ace shot directly into the center of our bank logo 90 feet away. With that spectacular shot we cashed his check. So, what can you do to prove that it is you?"
Obama stood there thinking, and thinking and finally replied: "Honestly, nothing comes to mind. I can't think of a single thing I can do."
Cashier: "Will that be large or small bills, Mr. President?"


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|Rainy day thoughts
With rain comes moisture for our dry, dry desert land here in Las Vegas. A healthy dose of water for lawns, trees, and flowers everywhere. A chance to wash things away, preparing for new things to make way.
So as I sit in my comfy-cozy bed this morning, listening to the soft pitter patter of the rain against my window, cup of tea balancing on the window sill, I am happy to just be here.
I am happy to just be at this point in my life.
This past week has been overwhelmingly stressful because of finals. I am in my second year of college, and I still find myself trying to balance each semester's work load. The years in school do not seem to get easier, but instead, the work load larger, the demands higher than ever.
But as I sit here, still and calm, I find beauty in the fact that I have been vulnerable, nervous, and stressed this week because new things are underway.
Because I realize I am strong enough to get through it.
As I sit here this morning, books scattered on my room floor, items yet to be checked on my to-do list, I am grateful for a life where I am challenged.
I am grateful to be the girl who knows she can make it. To be the girl sitting upon this pile of comfy cozy comforters, writing out her thoughts, listening to the soft showers outside.
I am grateful to be the girl that realizes with rain comes change, a clean slate, and brighter surroundings.
Even the sun needs a break from shining. Skies need a chance to go from blue to gray. Storms wake the dry, still landscape, streets seem to glisten, people seem to slow down, and I get to sit here and admire that this is only the beginning of a beautiful day.


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Research Informed Promising Practices
– Here, find a list of informative and practical resources for working with those affected by Interpersonal Violence.
Abuse Help Lines
– Each year PATHS publishes an Abuse Help Lines page in all 10 Direct West phone books across Saskatchewan. Thanks to the generous support of SaskTel, we are able to get important information about violence and abuse into the hands of people who need it.


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ISLAMABAD - State Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb expressing grave concern over reports from different sources that the JIT was still busy in its formal proceedings, contrary to the instructions of Supreme Court, has said: "It is a matter of great concern and we make it clear that we will not accept addition of any paper to volume 10 after 10th of July."
In a statement issued here on Friday, the minister said that it was very unfortunate that the joint investigation team (JIT) was continuing with its meetings spread over many hours, making telephonic contacts with foreign agencies and institutions and sending reminders to them.
The minister said that Supreme Court had only allowed the JIT to close its office within 7 days, but instead of closure of office, all JIT members and their assisting staff were still working and none of the JIT members had reported back to their respective departments as yet, which was really strange.
She said that if JIT could not finish its work, then it should have asked for a formal extension by Supreme Court. She maintained that continuing to work beyond the stipulated date without the permission of the apex court constituted contempt of court.


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More poker machine art, from the County Clare Hotel Sydney.
31 October 2005
Poker Machine Art II
Sydney Harbour Bridge Sunset
30 October 2005
Poker machine art
29 October 2005
Tent Spider
This is probably a tent spider (as close as I can tell from the Qld Museum spider website). We've got quite a colony of these in one of the plants in the backyard. This is a medium sized one. They are very pretty, coloured, stripey spiders.
This is 'Cookie' a member of the kookaburra family whose territory includes our backyard. Cookie's mate likes to show off his hunting prowess by flying up to a tree and visibly parading his latest catch for us to admire. We once saw him with a blue tongue lizard, nearly the size of himself. I love the way that kookaburras wait silently for up to an hour, patiently watching for the signs of a lizard betraying itself with its movements on the ground.
28 October 2005
Golden Orb Weaver
This Golden Orb Weaver spider set up residence on our back deck a couple of weeks ago. The other day it caught a large beetle and ate it in only a few hours - now it's much fatter than pictured here. Don't worry, these spiders are common and harmless.
Update: After she got fat on the beetle, a small male turned up and spent the next week in the web with her (the male is tiny compared to the female). Last night (Sun 6th Nov) she started climbing around our balcony - we were very curious what she was doing and thought she was looking to move to a new location. But this morning we found still in her web - much skinnier, even skinnier than pictured here! She had laid a marvellous big golden webb'd eggsack up underneath the gutter. Baby spiders on the way! Lets hope she catches another big beetle to make her fat again.
Yo yo the Grey Butcherbird
This is one of the two Grey Butcherbirds that hang around in our back garden. We call them both "Yo-yo" after the various calls they make. One is shy and retiring and the other - seen here - is as bold as brass. From their colourings (more buff than grey), we think the two butcherbirds are juveniles. There are also some Pied Butcherbirds in the area, they sing absolutely beautifully in the early morning. However they keep their distance. Because of the butcherbirds though, we can't leave the budgerigars unattended in their cage out on the back deck - Butcherbirds are predators of nestlings (look at that big sharp hooked beak) and a captive budgie would make a tasty snack.
Urban Chicks
Monday afternoon we found this chicken browsing by the side of street near our house in Auchenflower. She's a very cute chicken.


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Invented by an engineer in the 1970s, push-fit technology has made some incredible developments over the years. Simple yet successful, it was initially developed to save time and materials in the construction industry in terms of connecting pipes, and today it's become a vital part of the plumbing and heating industry.
While push-fit valves may have historically been an inferior method of joining over soldering, as the years have gone by the technology has become more advanced. The result? That not only has it become a superior option in the plumbing and heating world, but many different industries (including telecommunications, water purification, and automotive) are benefitting from the quality and expert functionality of push-fit valves.
If you look at the technology involved, it's easy to see why the use of push-fit valves in high-performance settings is becoming invaluable to many industries. With their simple yet effective ability to lock into position and perform incredibly, whatever the environment, there are several benefits over 'traditional' valves.
Push-fit valves are faster and easier to use
Especially when used in conjunction with other push-fit fittings, the speed of use makes installations using push-fit valves so much faster than when using other types of valve. In fact, we're talking often only a matter of seconds to fit the valve!
No need for specialist tools
Unlike other valves, you don't need anything other than your hands to fit push-fit valves. So not only do they make a job easier and quicker (meaning cost benefits as well), they make your toolbox lighter!
They make it easy to rectify mistakes
If a valve has been fitted incorrectly or something else has happened which means it needs to be re-fitted, all you need to do is de-mount and re-fit. It's as simple as that – there's no need to use tools to remove the valve, or scrap and replace the equipment you've fitted the valve on.
Another fantastic aspect of push-fit technology is the result, particularly in plumbing installations. Think about it, with systems made up of metal pipework and traditional fittings, users are often left with creaking pipes as the temperature changes. With push-fit valves and fittings on plastic pipework, that noisy 'old house' effect is no longer a problem! No need for soldering metal pipes, because thanks to how easy it is to use push-fit valves, efficient plastic pipework can be easily secured and locked.
While misconceptions about push-fit valves may have stopped you from using them in the past, their current success should leave you in no doubt about their quality and performance. A pioneering product that's ideal for professionals in the plumbing and heating industry, as well as many others, these incredible valves save you time and energy that can be spent on other parts of the job. Exceptionally simple yet incredibly useful, as well as offering great flexibility, dependability, AND at low cost – what more could you ask?


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Cast Aluminum replica radiator mount from a vintage auto. Mounted on the inside hub from a F-104 main landing gear wheel half and bolted to a NOS Allison 250 series helicopter turbine engine compressor wheel. Finished in silver vein powder coat with a Nocturne Corian base.
Wings measure 7⅝", Fuselage is 6" and the overall height is 6". US $675 http://www.notplanejane.com/4sale/for-s ... asp?ID=101
Seller says it's Lindy's Ryan, but I say it's an early Vega, for sure.
It's only money, right?
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NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank is looking for new premises for its office and residential complex in Shimla near the famous Ridge on Mall Road.
Currently, the central bank functions from SDA Complex Basement 1, Kasumpti, in Shimla in Himachal Pradesh.
RBI has invited expression of interest (EoI) for acquiring land or premises (with or without constructed structure of up to 3,000 sq metre built-up area and land area of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 sq metre) for its proposed office building and residential complex.
"The property should be located in Shimla within an approximate radius of 4 km from Ridge on Mall Road, Shimla, with adequate road access," the central bank said.
It further said preference will be given to the property offered by public sector banks, PSUs, government departments, provided RBI's requirement thereof is in consonance with extant rules of the Bank or CVC.
Inviting the bid till October 17, RBI also said offers from brokers will not be entertained and no brokerage will be payable.
The central bank is headquartered in Mumbai and has four zonal offices in Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, in addition to 19 regional offices.
Regional offices are located in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna and Thiruvananthapuram.It has sub-offices in Agartala, Dehradun, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar, among others. It recently opened two more sub-offices in Aizawal and Imphal.


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For our October club night, we were joined by Syd Mitchell (aka manke sanke on the forums). Syd was fresh from giving a two day lecture on pond design, filtration plus water chemistry and quality so arrived with his wealth of knowledge and also a very informative set of slides.
The night started with the basic but very key topic of pond design with bottom drain placement and the impact of air to the water flow via some very simple but effective diagrams. The next topic was about how water temperatures greatly impact our koi immune systems and this was of great interest to the members especially with us all getting prepared for winter. There were numerous questions about minimum water temperatures and the negative impact on biological filtration. This naturally flowed into an assessment of the different types of heaters (benefits, efficiencies, running costs) and also the some useful recommendations regarding how to configure the pipe work when adding a heater to your system.
The club night was very well attended and I believe we could have been there until the early hours asking questions with Syd's wealth of knowledge and willingness to share his experiences.
Many thanks to Syd for his time and we look forward to his next visit in 2014.
Next month (13 Nov 2013) we have Mark Davis from Cuttlebrook Koi Farm (http://www.cuttlebrookkoifarm.co.uk) visiting the club to give a talk.


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"The Caribbean region deserves positive coverage. No one can tell our story like we can."
Melissa Noel is a muse in every sense of the word. Inspiring and passionate with a magnetic personality, Noel is an award-winning, Guyanese American multimedia journalist based in New York City. Her work has appeared in top media outlets such as NBC News, Ebony Magazine and Caribbean Beat Magazine just to name a few. Chatting with Melissa is always a pleasure, mainly because her dedication to and passion for the Caribbean community is so evident. Here's a peek into Melissa's world…
If you had to describe yourself in three words what would they be?
Ambitious, engaging and passionate.
You have an impressive list of wins under your belt; 2016 Shining Star Journalism Award, 2009 White House Correspondents' Association journalism award recipient just to name a few. In your opinion, what are the top three things women should consider when pursuing a career in journalism?
First off, I always remind women that being on camera is not the be all end all in the journalism industry. There are producer roles, scriptwriting, editors, so many things you can do and we need women of colour in these roles. Secondly, don't quit! This industry is tough and it's easy to become discouraged. Competition is fierce so you have to persevere and keep pushing no matter what. Lastly, surround yourself with like-minded people-people who are positive and encouraging. I'm grateful for my industry friends whom I can turn to when I'm doubting myself or going through a rough patch. In this industry it's important to build a strong support system.
Why do you think it's critical that Caribbean creatives, bloggers and journalists narrate the Caribbean experience?
It's critical because no one can tell our story like we can. As Caribbean people we know that we are more than just sun, sea and sand. Therefore as journalists, bloggers, creatives etc. we have a responsibility to narrate our story. The Caribbean region deserves positive coverage and we can ensure that the issues we face are highlighted in a respectful manner so as to create dialogue and further educate wider society about who we are. We have the context and cultural sensibility to frame our stories the right way and this is key! The portrayal of Haiti in the mainstream media is a prime example of what happens when we don't take control of our own story.
In your opinion, what is a major issue affecting Caribbean women in 2017?
Hmm I have two! Something that has been on my mind for a while is the level of domestic violence Caribbean women and girls are facing. Trinidad Carnival just wrapped up and "Leave Me Alone" has become a rallying cry against the violence many women have been facing in the region. As a Caribbean woman I have the right to feel safe, free from all forms of abuse. However, I feel like every time I read the news coming out of the region, our women are being brutalized. As a society, we really need to change this and I applaud women's groups and movements such as Life in Leggings and Tambourine Army.
Another subject I'm passionate about is parental separation due to migration and the impact it has on Caribbean families. The issue of "barrel children", a term coined to describe children left behind when a parent has to migrate, is an issue we need to take a closer look at. Lisa Harewood recently launched "The Barrel Stories Project" to share the stories of Caribbean people affected by migrant parents who left them behind in the care of others. I really want to build on the amazing work Lisa has done and further examine just how much trauma a child can experience not having their parents present. Additionally, I plan to look at the issues some of these children face when they do rejoin their families abroad. I'm focusing on doing some more reporting on this issue because I believe there are ways our community can better support these children and their families during these transitions.
One Caribbean woman who inspires you and why?
Shelley Worrell. She's a Trinidadian and a former executive based in New York. She worked in the corporate world for many years and left it behind to launch CaribBEING. Shelley is fearless, bold and talented. I love how she's taken her experience earned in the corporate world and used it to grow CaribBEING into a platform that promotes our vibrant culture.
One common misconception about Caribbean women, that's downright false
That we don't work together or support each other. Over the years I've built a network of women through social media (some I've never met) who support me like a sister. I'm talking fellow Caribbean creatives and powerhouse women, who share my stories, send me leads and make it a point to let me know how much they love and appreciate the work I'm doing.
Your favourite place to visit when in Guyana
Ahhh I can't just pick one!! The Seawall on a Sunday. It's like liming central (laughs). You can get anything from popcorn to cook up rice while watching the music carts pass by. The ocean is there and it's just a beautiful feeling. My other favourite place is St. Rose's High School. My mother is an alumna and she is heavily involved with the New York chapter. Because of her and her friends (also alumni) I feel super connected to the school. Whenever I work with the school through various initiatives, I feel like I'm directly giving back to a part of my history.
Your favourite Caribbean saying
My father used to say this like 6 times a day when I was growing up (laughs); Who doh hear mus feel.
With all you've accomplished already, what's next for you in 2017?
I believe 2017 is my buss out year. One of my major goals this year is to be one of the main faces in the world of Caribbean media.


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Babe Ruth's 1938 NY World's Fair Uniform Sells for $228,000 PR
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Michael Jordan may not do any endorsement deals for less than $10 million, but bids so far for a handful of his game-worn shoes have been relatively cheap. Five pair of the former Chicago Bulls great's sneakers are up for grabs this week from Laguna Niguel, Calif.-based SCP Auctions.
SCP Auctions has been named the new official auction and appraisal partner for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. As part of their multi-year partnership, fans and collectors will be able to experience an annual auction where the Hoop Hall will benefit from the proceeds. In addition to this, SCP has become a key sponsor of festivities for the upcoming Class of 2015 Enshrinement and is a partner for the annual Family Reunion Dinner that is scheduled to take place on September 10. This year, the Hall of Fame will welcome legendary talents that include Dikembe Mutombo, Jo Jo White, and Lisa Leslie.
SCP Auctions, one of the nation's largest auctioneers and private sellers of important sports memorabilia and cards, has just unveiled its new website: scpauctions.com. Full of vibrant colors, fresh design and user-friendly navigation, the new look is highlighted by the company's world-record prices for top lots over the past two decades as well as easy bidder registration for upcoming auctions and search capabilities for recent online auction results and highlights.
"We needed a facelift," said David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions. "It was time for us to make a renewed statement about what we do best and that's to sell important sports memorabilia and cards to collectors worldwide."
As the company that has set world-record prices in several categories including a Babe Ruth circa 1920 game-worn New York Yankees road jersey for $4.4 million, a 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner baseball card for $2.8 million and one of Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic gold medals from Berlin, Germany for $1.4 million, SCP Auctions has reconstructed its online look and feel to engage users to peruse the site and fully understand the company's far-reaching capabilities.
"People need to know that if they're in possession of a vintage or sought-after piece of sports memorabilia that SCP Auctions offers them the best opportunity for financial reward if they decide to see it at auction," added Kohler. "We hope our new website conveys that message."
A newly added z-mag of the company's latest catalog is now available online as is a brand new Blog that showcases the company's achievements and record sales as well as important new consignments and company events. An impressive testimonials section from professional players who have consigned their personal collections to SCP Auctions like Julius Erving, Bob Cousy and Paul Hornung is also featured.
SCP Auctions' 2015 Spring Premier is scheduled to start on March 25 with its consignments deadline fast approaching on February 13. The auction will be conducted online at scpauctions.com. For more information, call 949-831-3700.
Nearing the 86th meeting this Saturday between college football powerhouses USC and Notre Dame, a very prestigious award – the 1929-31 College Football National Championship Trophy 'The Albert Russel Erskine Trophy' – is on the auction block at www.scpauctions.com. Its current high bid with 10 days remaining in the online auction is $6,655.00. Estimates put the winning bid near $30,000.
"This is undoubtedly one of, if not the most significant college football trophies ever offered at public auction," said Dan Imler, vice president of SCP Auctions. "Its historical importance is matched by its physical presence."
In the 1920s, Erskine, an American businessman and Studebaker Corporation President, served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Notre Dame, where his son Albert, Jr. studied. He took a strong interest in college football and initiated in 1929 the Albert Russel Erskine Award for the best team of the year. The winner was chosen by a panel of American sportswriters whose methods are still used to select the college football national champion. The award bears special engravings on the front recognizing the national championship teams from 1929 to '31: Notre Dame (1929 and '30) and USC (1931). The grandiose, silver-plated trophy, which stands 21" tall, 21" wide and weighs 16-and-a-half pounds, is an impressive piece of artistic craftsmanship. The oversized goblet, plated by Reed & Barton, boasts rings of raised olive leaves around its base as well as around the top of the trophy's cup. A pair of very ornate handles can be found on either side. Engraved across the front is the following passage: "THE ALBERT RUSSEL ERSKINE TROPHY FOR THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN SPORTSWRITERS." Accompanying the trophy is a special "ALBERT RUSSEL ERSKINE AWARD" scroll/certificate that was awarded to USC Head Coach Howard Jones for winning the 1931 National Championship. Committee members of the board that presented the award read like a regular "Who's Who" of important Americans at the time including Avery Brundage, Robert T. "Bobby" Jones, Jr., Douglas MacArthur, Connie Mack, Theodore Roosevelt and Wm. Wrigley Jr.
The accompanying image captured in 1932 shows legendary USC coach Howard Jones standing next to his car with both this trophy and his young daughter displayed proudly on its hood. Online bidding is open to registered bidders and concludes Saturday, Dec. 6. The auction is being conducted online at www.scpauctions.com. For more information, call 949-831-3700.


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Not trying to sound biased here, but David Wright got absolutely hosed for the NL gold glove at third base. The award came down to Chase Headley vs. David Wright. Headley had the best year of his career offensively and that was definitely the difference maker as he took the award home. Despite having the best year of his career defensively David Wright will not take home his third gold glove.
David had previously won the award in 2007 and 2008. He was definitely the favorite for the award this season after the year he had.
David had some throwing issues over the past few years including some questionable side armed throws, but in 2012, that appeared to be behind him. Both Headley and Wright finished with 10 errors this season but there are more stats than just errors to determine a quality defensive player.
The only stat that Headley had over Wright was fielding percentage, Wright (.974) Headley (.977)
Wright's 15.4 UZR (defensive metrics) was nearly double that of Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez who finished second in that stat at third base with an 8.2. Ramirez finished third behind Headley and Wright for the award.
Headley actually rated as a negative defender by Defensive Runs Saved, with his work viewed as having cost the Padres three runs. In Ultimate Zone Rating, he fares considerably better (6.0) but still rates fifth-best in the NL, well behind Wright. The point is Headley is an average defender at best and won the award because his offense and fielding percentage was .003 better than Wright's.
Headley had 41 more chances at third then Wright which gave him the better fielding percentage. Wright may have had more difficult chances at third which reflects on the better advanced defensive metrics.
The voters should have looked at more than just fielding percentage and offensive numbers. If they can't then they need to be replaced by someone who is more competent in their voting. This seems to happen every year. Keep in mind Wright was also snubbed as the all star game starter this season for Pablo Sandoval despite having the superior numbers.
Headley is a good player who had a great offensive year and he deserves the NL Silver Slugger at 3B but not the gold glove. I was a little surprised that he was even in the top three with Ramirez and Wright but in the end David had the best year of his career at third and that is extremely promising for the Mets going forward.


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Farris: What CIOs should know about the open source revolution
CIOs can gain competitive advantages by taking part in the open source revolution, a movement that will shake up the power structure of the IT world, said Julie Hanna Farris, the founder of Scalix. Farris explains why open source is not a fad and how it will benefit the business world.
What should CIOs know about the open source revolution?
|Julie Hanna Farris, Scalix Corp.
At its most basic level, the open source revolution is about freedom and choice. The revolution has been fueled by the collective backlash against vendor lock-in. For CIOs, it means freedom from technology and licensing lock-in by any single vendor.
The open source revolution also represents a shift in the balance of power back to customers, giving them greater control over their destiny. This is good for customers and for the industry overall. Customers have greater leverage with their suppliers, while vendors are forced to stay nimble and innovative to compete. How is it transforming enterprise IT today?
Open source is accelerating the commoditization of technology and the adoption of open standards. We are seeing a shift away from monolithic, proprietary architectures to highly modular computing based on open systems and standards.
Because anyone, including users of technology, can participate in the product development process, customers will increasingly play a more active role in the design, development and testing of products. This puts IT organizations in a stronger position to directly influence a product's direction. The result is that customer needs, not just vendor agendas, play a bigger role in how a technology evolves.
Over time, open source will make it easier to maintain and outsource systems, as commoditized functionality and skill sets will be increasingly available on a global basis. How will the open source revolution change the software and hardware sale models and vendor offerings in the future?
Open source is causing a business model disruption that most immediately impacts the software market. Any software category where a viable open source alternative exists, commoditization is taking place. The result is lower software prices. That erodes the margins of traditional software vendors.
The cost infrastructure of incumbent software suppliers makes it difficult for them to compete in a commodity market, while a new class of open source vendors have a lower cost infrastructure because they have effectively leveraged the open source model to lower research, development, sales and marketing costs.
The lower on the stack a software component is, the more vulnerable it is to a disruption by open source. Operating systems, Web servers, databases and application servers have all been impacted, and the trend is continuing to move up the stack to mainstream applications. Software innovations that are unique and differentiable, and where no open source alternative exists, will continue to garner a premium. What will vendors offer if the software is free or costs little?
A hybrid model where software vendors offer a combination of open source and proprietary software is emerging. There are a variety of areas where vendors can provide added value to open source. The suppliers that succeed will:
- Find a way to leverage open source to lower their cost infrastructure to compete in a commodity market,
- Deliver value added innovations and extensions to open source software,
- Provide comprehensive solutions that include support and services such as integration and customization.
In all cases, customer responsiveness, support and service is more essential than ever. The most successful vendors will excel in these areas. How will the open source revolution change the way products are brought to market?
With open source, bringing a product to market begins at the product development stage. In contrast to formally released commercial code today, it is an organic, grassroots process that is largely fueled by word of mouth. Free access to code means that "products" are often in the hands of potential buyers at an early stage and can be easily evaluated at any point in the development cycle.
"Word of mouth" momentum and community buzz are based on a product's tangible merits and reputation, as there is more transparency in product development, product roadmaps, bug lists and customer use of the software. The marketing hype and "futures" that often accompany today's commercial product rollouts have no place in the world of open source, and conversely will negatively impact market perception How will it change upgrade cycles?
Decisions about what enhancements are made, and in what timeframe, are the result of a more collaborative and open process that may better meet the needs of end user organizations, as it takes their ability to absorb upgrade cycles into account.
In general, upgrade cycles of open source code tend toward smaller, incremental improvements in the form of continuous upgrades. Customers also have more flexibility on when to upgrade because many open source products are distributed on a subscription basis, rather than on a more static user license basis. As always, there will be both major releases and minor releases at varying rates of speed depending on the product or technology involved. Do you think that open source will lead to less money being spent on marketing and sales and more on software development?
Today, open source companies spend less on sales, marketing and software development, because of the grassroots, word-of-mouth nature of the open source community. From a marketing standpoint, this has served as the fabric for gaining market momentum, awareness and "buzz."
As the industry matures and the open source marketplace becomes more crowded, this may change. In a sea of indistinguishable open source products, a trusted brand will become an important differentiator. Initially, this will be primarily driven by reputation of product and the community sentiment.
The sales model of open source products is a self-serve model. Customers are self selecting and self qualifying based on their own product evaluations and reliance on the community. This is a much lower cost model than traditional direct or telesales models. As open source moves up the stack to more complex applications, the need for supplemental support through direct or telesales resource will re-emerge, but it's unlikely that investment would equal that of traditional software vendors.
Software development costs are also reduced because of the participation from the community in the product development and testing stages.
This interview originally appeared on SearchEnterpriseLinux.com.


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This luxury tour features the top highlights of Moroccan culture and history in Marrakesh, a beautiful city of pink buildings, bustling souks (markets), and upscale shops and restaurants.
Spend four nights at the legendary La Mamounia or the exclusive Amanjena, a Moorish-style resort of gardens and reflection pools. During private touring, explore exquisite Moorish gardens and architectural highlights such as Jardin Majorelle, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace. See important historic monuments and districts, including the Jewish quarter, Koutoubia Mosque, and Ali ben Youssef Mosque and Madrassa. Also visit museums such as Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts, the Palmeraie Museum and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Take an insider tour of the massive souks where shops offer local products such as Berber carpets, lanterns, trays, tilework, argan oil, and Moroccan slippers. Also visit the spice souks, which are stocked with locally harvested saffron, cumin and other ingredients. Also explore Djemaa el-Fna, the city's lively main square. If desired, visit the best boutiques and galleries in Gueliz and other parts of Marrakesh. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange a private Moroccan cooking class, if desired.
One day, take a private excursion to the Atlas Mountains. During private touring, enjoy activities such as village visits, hiking, a tour of a local Berber market, and visits to local craft cooperatives.
There will also be time to enjoy your luxurious resort, one of the most exclusive hotels in Morocco.
Each night, enjoy reservations at Marrakesh's excellent restaurants.
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Does the zoo close during the winter? Is it open on holidays?
The zoo is open 365 days a year, and the animals are on exhibit all year round.
What's the easiest way to get to the zoo?
The zoo is located near numerous subway and bus stops. You can take the Q, B, or the local Franklin Ave. Shuttle (S) to Prospect Park Station, or the B41 local bus to the entrance on Flatbush Ave. Visit our directions page for further information and driving instructions.
Does the Zoo have parking?
Parking is not available at the zoo itself; however, free parking is available on Flatbush Avenue.
What should we do for lunch?
We have new dining options available. Stop by the Sea Lion Store and Café, which has freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and lots of healthy snacks. Also available: ice cream, Dippin' Dots, candy, and coffee.
Can I rent a wheelchair?
A limited number of free wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis.
Do you have lockers available for rent?
Is there a way to buy tickets in advance?
Yes, you can buy your tickets online. Follow the directions to purchase and print out your tickets, which will contain a barcode that can be scanned at the entrance gate. You can also show your tickets on your smartphone to be scanned at the entrance gate.
Do I get in free if I'm a member of another zoo?
WCS does not honor reciprocal memberships from other zoos. However, by becoming a WCS member, you can enjoy free admission to all four of our New York Zoos and the Aquarium. Find out more about the benefits of membership!
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept cash and major credit cards at the booth. No personal checks.
Are there discounted admission fees for students, camp groups, or other groups?
For all student and group sales pricing, please go to Field Trips or call (800) 433-4149. If you are interested in our Education Department programs and guided tours for school groups or camps, they include admission to the zoo. Read more about our programs and tours.
Does my school or group need to make a reservation to visit the Prospect Park Zoo?
All Education programs and Field Trips must be booked and paid for in advance. For group sales pricing, please go to here or call (800) 433-4149. We do ask that you supply adequate chaperones, or a ratio of 1 adult to 10 children. A member of the admissions staff will take care of your group once you arrive at the gate.
Do I have to make reservations for programs?
All public events are free with zoo admission. However, advance registration is required for all our Education programs. Browse our Education Programs.
Can I host a birthday party for my child at the zoo?
Yes—children ages 3–11 can enjoy a festive celebration that includes visits with some of our resident animals, crafts activities or preparing special snacks for the animals, and a tour of a zoo exhibit. Choose from six different party themes, including Sea Lion Celebration and Barnyard Bonanza. Visit our birthday party page for more information, or call (718) 399-7322 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
I'm a member of the media and would like to arrange a zoo visit or take some photographs. Who should I contact?
Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without express permission of WCS Public Relations. The PR department can be reached at email@example.com or (718) 220-5182.
Will the Zoo accept an animal I cannot care for?
Every year, the Prospect Park Zoo receives many inquiries from people who would like to donate wild animals or exotic pets; however, the zoo is not able to accept them. If you have an animal in need of a new home, please contact local and regional rescue organizations that specialize in caring for unwanted pets, such as the ASPCA. Plans for a pet should always include care for its entire lifespan. Remember that exotic animals almost never make good pets.
Do you offer behind-the-scenes tours?
The zoo does not offer behind-the-scenes tours but we do offer guided tours. Visitors can also hear directly from zookeepers about the animals in their care during daily enrichment and feeding demonstrations. Education programs for children and adults also provide "insider information" about our animals and how we care for them.
How do I get a WCS Membership with my IDNYC municipal ID card?
Once you have received your IDNYC card, you may bring that card to the Bronx Zoo to apply for an individual WCS IDNYC Membership. Enrollment is only available on site at the Bronx Zoo.


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Sberbank's corporate and investment banking block has organised and held the third annual conference on International Economic Activity: New Conditions and New Possibilities. Representatives of government bodies, and Sberbank's largest corporate clients that actively participate in international economic activity, as well as experts of the economic community participated in the conference.
Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Azer Talybov, Deputy Director of the Department for State Regulation of Precious Metals, Precious Stones and Currency Control of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation Sergey Voznesensky, Director of the National Payment System Department of the Bank of Russia Alla Bakina, Director of Finances, Investments, and Banks programme of Russian Economic School Oleg Shibanov gave speeches at the conference. Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank Anatoly Popov opened the forum.
Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank Anatoly Popov: "Our clients' goals are critically important to us. We understand that the speed and quality of making payments for export-import operations is a key part of their success. We have even more possibilities to make export-import activity more convenient. The bank is ready to support our clients. We have included in our plans even more measures than you expect."
The main trends of state policy in international economic activity, new payment system of the Bank of Russia, situation on developing markets, as well as other relevant aspects of international economic activity were discussed at the forum.
At the conference, a panel discussion on Global Trade Wars, Best Business Practices, Tax Aspects and Foreign Economic Activity Tools was held, during which business representatives shared their client experience and learnt about new possibilities to extend international cooperation.
An important result of the direct dialogue between business and regulators is recognition of priority issues under which the bank is ready to form and support several legal initiatives to develop the business of clients that participate in international economic activity, said moderator of the conference, Senior Managing Director and Director of the CIB Non-Loan Products Division Stella Kudachkina.
Sberbank is Russia's largest bank and a leading global financial institution. Sberbank holds almost one third of aggregate Russian banking sector assets, it is the key lender to the national economy and the biggest deposit taker in Russia. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is the founder and principal shareholder of Sberbank owning 50% of the Bank's authorized capital plus one voting share, with the remaining 50% held by domestic and international investors. Sberbank has more than 145 million customers in 22 countries. Sberbank has the largest distribution network in Russia with almost 15,000 branches, and its international operations include UK, US, CIS, Central and Eastern Europe, India, China, Turkey and other countries.
The Bank holds the general banking license No.1481 issued by the Bank of Russia. Official websites of the Bank: www.sberbank.com (Sberbank Group website), www.sberbank.ru.
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Sberbank CIB1 is the corporate and investment banking business of Sberbank. Its key areas of activity are corporate finance (including trade finance), the documentary business2, investment banking services, trade operations with securities, and private equity. Sberbank's corporate and investment banking business provides integrated financial solutions and investment advisory services to its clients, which include major corporations, financial institutions, sovereign states and federal and sub-federal government bodies and organisations.
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Cymru Kitchens Terms & Conditions
In these conditions Cymru Kitchens Ltd is referred to as "Company" and the person or persons is referred to as the "Customer".
All the terms of the Contract between the Company and the Customer are contained in this document. No variation to the printed terms of the Contract shall bind either party unless the variation is made in writing and signed by the party to be bound. If the Company is the party to be bound then such variation must be signed by the proprietor of the Company.
No representatives or warranties are made or given by the Company save as are set out or referred to in the contract and the current brochure issued by the Company. No person other than the proprietor of the Company has the authority to make any other representations warranties or undertakings and the Company will not be bound by the same unless expressly approved in writing by the proprietor of the Company
The Customer shall give access to the premises to the Company its employees and workmen at all reasonable times by prior appointment so that the Company may complete the installation in accordance with this Contract.
The Company shall use its reasonable endeavours to complete the work specified within the period quoted in the contract (such period to commence from the date upon which the Company shall notify the Customer in writing that all details of his order have been settled) or, if no period is mentioned or if the period is exceeded, within a reasonable time PROVIDED THAT the Company shall not be liable for any delay in the completion of the work to the extent that it arises from causes beyond the reasonable control of the Company including shortages of materials, strikes, lock-outs and cessation of work by workmen.
The price specified in the Contract will remain fixed for 24 weeks from the Contract date. The charge for installations agreed to be commenced after such period will be calculated by reference to price ruling at the date of installation. The Company shall give written notification to the Customer prior to the commencing the installation whereupon the Customer may cancel the Contract subject to the provisions of condition 11(c) below. Any variation in the applicable rate of VAT or where no VAT is shown, any imposition of VAT after the Contract date will be passed to the Customer.
The balance due on completion referred to shall be paid to the Company upon installation being completed excepting any minor remedial works. Payment may be made either by cash, credit card, BACS or by cheque payable to Cymru Kitchens Ltd. and crossed "A/c Payee only" and handed to the Company's accredited agent or representative who shall give the Customer a copy of the Contract with the payment indicated and receipted. Where the Customer is to obtain a private loan, e.g. Building Society further advice, or Bank loan, he should make his own arrangement for the balance to be paid on the due date.
When payment is not made on the due date in accordance with condition 6 (a) above, the Company shall be entitled to charge interest on the outstanding amount at a rate of 2.2% per month from the date until the date of actual payment.
All units and appliances supplied remain the sole property of the Company until the balance is paid in full but shall be at the Customers risk from delivery.
Materials used in and the specification of the installation shall be determined by the Company's representative , subject to the provisions of the order. The product arrangement shall in the absence of any special arrangement detailed in the Contract be determined by the Company. Pursuant to the Company's policy of continuous improvement to its products it reserves the right to make any necessary modifications not involving material changes to the design of the products.
The Company undertakes to repair or replace free of charge any product manufactured by it which proves defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship within 1 year from the date of commencement of the installation/delivery. Damage due to accident or misuse and faults or premature deterioration resulting from the Customer's failure to comply with the Company's maintenance instructions are not covered by such guarantee. This guarantee is not transferable and shall be void if the full price is not paid on the due date. The Company shall not be liable for consequential loss of any nature whatsoever (including any loss of earnings) save for death or personal injury resulting from negligence. Electric or gas appliance installed under the Contract will be subject to the respective manufacturers own after sales service and guarantee does not extend to such appliances.
The Company will not be responsible for any damage cause to plastering, tiling or decoration save where such damage has been caused by negligence of the Company, its employees or agents. The Company accepts no responsibility for any damage resulting from structural or other defects in the property at which the installation is carried out. The Company will not undertake, and it is not integral part of this Contract, to complete any plastering, tiling or decoration on behalf of the customer.
- Where the balance of the sum due on completion is to be paid by personal loan arranged by the Company and the contract is negotiated and signed by the Customer other than at any premises of the Company, the Customer will have for a short time, a right to cancel without penalty, the Contract and any application for credit arranged by the Company, if he serves written notice of his desire to cancel on the Company at Cymru Kitchens Ltd, 63 Caerleon Road, Newport, Gwent, NP19 7BX in accordance with the cancellation procedures set out in the acceptance letter which will be sent to the Customer by the Finance Company to which the Finance application has been submitted. Such contracts are subject to the relevant Customer credit legislation.
- The Company may cancel the Contract and all money paid by the Customer will be refunded upon receipt of a survey report unsatisfactory to the Company.
- Subject to conditions 11(a) and (b) above, upon the signing by the Customer and a duly authorised representative of the Company of the form of acceptance, a contract will be created and such Contract shall not be subject to cancellation by the Purchaser unless he serves written notice of his desire to cancel on the Company at Cymru Kitchens Ltd, The Old Mineral Water Factory, NEWPORT, NP19 7BA and is received within 7 days of signing the Contract. Without prejudice to its right to claim damages for breach of Contract, the Company may, at its sole discretion in appropriate cases, agree to the cancellation of contract, which the Purchaser has no right to cancel, upon payment to the Company of all expenses incurred by it prior to the date of cancellation, such expenses being subject to VAT at the applicable rate.
Any concessions, latitude or waiver allowed by the Company at any such time shall be without prejudice to its rights under this Contract and shall not prevent the Company subsequently exercising such rights.


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There are a number of players who have represented Great Britain in recent seasons who are currently playing in continental European top-tier leagues. Below I provide an update on how they are getting on at this early stage of the season, which includes news of a GB player leading the Dutch batting standings.
Country: The Netherlands
Division: Hoofdklasse
Teams: Eight
Aeden McQueary-Ennis (ADO, 7th place)
Aeden has been batting clean-up in recent games as ADO's designated hitter, and so far this season has accumulated a league-leading .442 batting average to go with a .744 slugging average. His eight doubles puts him joint first in that category. He has also pitched in a few games, amassing 7.17 strike-outs per 9 innings and 1.89 strike-outs per walk, good for 14th and 15th place in those respective categories.
Country: Germany
Division: Bundesliga South
Teams: Seven
Chris Falls (Mannheim Tornados, 3rd place)
Chris has played 13 games at second base and one at catcher. His .986 fielding average at second base in 74 chances puts him second in that category in the division, behind a fellow GB player (see below). He is tied for fifth in the division in runs scored with 18, and is hitting .310/.414/.382.
Richard Klijn (Buchbinder Legionäre, 1st place)
Richard has appeared in two games for the the division-leading team, spending most of his playing time so far with the club's second-tier team. In six games at shortstop, he has made just one error in 26 chances (for a .962 fielding average), and scored 8 runs (third in the league) and driven in 6 runs (fifth) while batting .278/.389/.480.
Will Lintern (Gauting Indians, 6th place)
Will has caught in all 16 of the Indians' games and is batting .172/.172/.234. He has been catching for GB team-mate Paul Waterman.
Craig Pycock (Mannheim Tornados, 3rd place)
Playing on the same team as Chris Falls, Craig has played in seven games at third base, six at catcher, and one at second base, and has made two appearances on the mound (10.13 earned-run average). He is batting .275/.294/.413 and has struck out just four times in 64 plate appearances.
Paul Waterman (Gauting Indians, 6th place)
With GB team-mate Will Lintern as catcher, Paul has pitched 44.0 innings (third in the division) and has a 2-5 record. He has an earned-run average of 3.27 (eighth), and has struck out 37 hitters (tied fourth), which gives him ratios of 7.57 per 9 innings (fifth) and 2.47 per walk (also fifth).
Sam Whitehead (Heidenheim Heideköpfe, 3rd place)
Sam is batting .275/.294/.373 from 15 games, all at second base. He is the only second baseman in the south with at least 8 games who has has not made an error (58 chances). From the mound, he has picked up two saves (tied fourth in the division) from three appearances but has an earned-run average of 10.80.
Country: France
Division: Championnat de France – Elite
Teams: Eight
Jason Holowaty (Montigny Cougars, 7th place)
Jason has played in three games at second base and is hitting .125/.250/.300.
Alex Malihoudis (Templiers de Sénart, joint 4th place)
Alex has made six appearances at catcher, three at second base, and one at shortstop and is batting .266/.266/.435 .
Ian Young (Rouen Huskies, 2nd place)
Ian, who was part of the 2008 Templiers de Sénart squad, has moved to the Huskies, who are the defending champions. He has played all of his games so far in the outfield and is hitting an impressive .380/.380/.480.


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Football Legend Eric Cantona Is Going To Swim The English Channel
Manchester United footballing legend Eric Cantona has confirmed that he will swim the English Channel.
The flying kick specialist will take the plunge as part of a Kronenbourg advertising campaign. He really is going hell for leather for these guys at the moment. Just last month he said he would dust down his swimsuit if 10,000 people agreed that the lager was the best in the world.
In a YouTube video for the beer company, the Frenchman and former Leeds United player says, "I have an announcement to make. I Cantona, will swim the English channel to Britain, if you agree with me that Kronenbourg is the supreme tasting beer in the world."
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He continued: "I have never turned down an opportunity to be bold and make a statement in the name of something I believe in. I Cantona, will swim the Channel in the only way I know best, and show the world once again that I stand up for what I believe in."
Well, the public responded, and obviously, it's on. And should Eric complete the swim, he will be the 1,285th person to do so as recognised by the Channel Swimming Association.
We have faith.
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Sana Protocol Builder (Team Sana)
We are building a simple-to-use web interface to aid doctors and other non-technical users in creating Sana documents. Sana documents are written in XML that define a medical procedure. These Sana documents are then downloaded by nurses and doctors in remote locations onto their phones with the Sana mobile application (already exists). The mobile application will then parse the Sana document and generate a questionaire "procedure" that the nurse or doctor can follow and ask their patients.
Team members: Stephen Li, Joshua Kalpin, Connor Cimowsky, Fasih Awan
Personal Information Banking (Persona)
Personal Information Banking aims to give consumers complete control over their personal data. From collecting new information, to aggregating information from current data sources, we want to create a more complete profile of consumers. We generate value for consumers by allowing them to control who accesses their data, and compensate them when their data is used.
Team members: Denny Kim, Jack Jiang, Ryan Crezel, Taylor Stark
Magpie: A self-hosted API for web metadata retrieval (SAAVY)
SAAVY is working towards making a service that returns metadata from a web page. If a user or web page wants to display data from a web page without linking to it or pasting all of its contents, this service can return a summary of information found on that URL with an appropriate thumbnail from it. The goal is to provide a free and open source API that can be expanded to be used in mobile applications in the future. There is currently no free and open source application that provides this service. Our product intends to incorporate caching to allow for better performance.
Team members: Samiya Akhtar, Alice Yuan, Meenu Venkittarajan, Varun Senguttuvan, Avneet Atwal
Insight: A WebGL Debugging Toolkit (Team Parallax)
Web graphics is a fairly new area in the graphics development community. Desktop graphics development has been the principle driver of progress in graphics technologies, and the state of software tools reflects it. Managing the complexity of the graphics pipeline is aided by these many tools, but very few of which are available to web graphics developers. Parallax is building a debugging toolkit for WebGL developers to recreate useful graphics development tools on the more complex WebGL graphics stack.
Team members: Aaron Morais, Adrian Cheung, Dian Xiang, Victor Lai
Swift Web Application Framework (Team Sandcastle)
Our goal is to make getting started on web app development as easy as mobile or desktop app development. This means no configuring of web servers, no resolving of open-source dependencies, and a clear conceptual model. Our framework aims to provide features that every web app needs, and nothing more.
Team members: Darren Mo, Gwangseung Kim, Jaemin Jin,
Rahim Mitha
Tailor: A cross-platform static analyzer and linter for Swift (Sleekbyte)
Sleekbyte plans on creating a quality checking tool for Apple's Swift Programming Language. Swift is a compiled language created to replace Objective-C for iOS and Mac OS development. There are currently a number of widely accepted style guides present for Swift. We plan on using these guidelines to create a static analysis tool that will improve general code quality in a large Swift codebase. We believe this will increase developer productivity. Our product will analyze Swift source files line-by-line and point out any lines that don't adhere to a curated set of rules and guidelines, similar to tools like pylint and jshint.
Team members: Adithya Srinivasan, Aditya Trivedi, Alykhan Kanji,
Neha Singh
itinplanner: Automated Itinerary for Your Next Trip (JBAP)
Itinplanner is an Android application that provides you with an itinerary for your next trip based on your interests. The application optimizes for prominence of attractions and distance travelled throughout the trip. It also allows you to easily share the itinerary among fellow travellers and access your plans offline - avoiding a roaming data plan.
Team members: Prince Gill, Jasmeet Oberai, Aaron Patel, Brandon Bil, Vladimir Kovac
Package manager for CSS (A4)
We are looking to create a package manager and centralized repository like gems for Ruby or npm for Node.js but for CSS. Specifically, it will be for a CSS framework called RichCSS where users can easily import and share their own CSS snippets/libraries with others through a commandline tool and a central website.
Team members: Gabriel Cheng, Jonathan Lai, Bill Xu, Nicholas Lo, David Zhu
SportsAPI: Public API for developers to access sports data (Arms)
SportsAPI is a well documented and flexible public API for developers to query up-to-date players and games data for various sports league. The queryable stats are available for NHL, NBA, and MLB as a JSON output. It enables developers to build applications on top of sports data easily and cheaply relative to the tools available to them today which are either closed to the public or costly. It is suitable for developers for fantasy sports, which is a growing trend in today's sports, gaming, and betting market, as well as fantasy sports players looking to take the next step to ensure their victory.
Team members: Mingxin Wu, Shijie Li, Chuhan Xiong, Ahson Khan
BOWLS: Food & Symptom Tracking (CODA)
What a person eats has a direct impact on their health. Bowls combines food and symptom tracking with data visualization in attempt to aid users in identifying causal relationships. Users track foods they eat at their desired level of granularity and symptoms they experience separately. The Bowls app presents this data in the form of charts and dashboards, and allows the user to filter data according to their needs in order to help determine potential food sensitives.
Team members: Christian De Angelis, Kathleen Chung, Evet Dinkha, Jaclyne Ooi
Marketing Channel Analysis Dashboard (Snuggly)
We believe decisions can be made faster and smarter by analyzing data. The way we analyze data is by making our products easy to manage, simple to use and user friendly. Snuggly is a dashboard that helps brands understand buying behavior of their website visitors. Unlike current solutions, Snuggly determines how different marketing channels work together to create conversions and how the credit for conversions should be distributed among various channels.
Team members: James Corr, Joohee Lee, Eva Ho, Fawaz Tahir
Geese: A location-based social network for mobile (TaktMe)
Taktme is developing a mobile app called "Geese" that provides the ability to create and join local groups called "flocks" via their smartphone. These groups will allow the user to easily discover and build groups with people in their immediate area without having to send specific join instructions to every potential member. This has a number of potential use cases, from creating groups at the start of pub crawls to creating interest groups at conferences.
Team members: Jun Torii, Evan Crothers, Johnny Zhang, Leo Lam, Michael Quan, Cody Chung
News aggregator but not only (TN)
We are team TN. Tagged News is a website for users to have discussions on various topics. Users can submit links to other web pages and each such submission generates a thread for other users to post their opinions on the link. The website has a convenient user interaction system; users can reply to each other's comments and can up-vote or down-vote on topics and comments. The website encourages an organized conversation between users and aims to create a good online community.
Team members: Abat Shakenov, Baglan Daribayev, Peter Chau
Reporta: Dynamic online report generation (Team Wololo)
Reporta is an open-source web-based framework that allows users to generate dynamic reports based on customizable templates and data sources. Users are able to specify source URLs and how the data will be parsed. A template can be specified through a WYSIWYG HTML editor and elements such as charts, tables, and text that can be added that can be dynamically populated from preconfigured data sets. This tool ultimately allows users to quickly generate multiple reports with different data sets without having to reconfigure the original report.
Team members: Yuxi (Jerry) Cheng, Ryan Chan, Jiayi (Jack) Yang, Qi (Alex) Luo
LolPredict: League of Legends Game Analytics (Kaze)
LolPredict, League of Legends Game Analytics: An analysis tool for the popular online game League of Legends. The system is designed to help players analyze previous games and, using personalized trends, generate suggestions on the optimal way to approach a current game or how best to improve in the future.
Team members: Kevin Bedi, Zijing Lin, Zhihao Mai, Andrew Siu
Experimental Game Artificial Intelligence (unLit)
unLit is a 3D top-down arcade game built for the PC platform. It showcases dynamically generated maps, custom models, and an experimental game artificial intelligence that adapts to individual players' playstyles. We investigate the feasibility of implementing an adaptive game AI by comparing it to one with deterministic (rule-based) logic.
Team members: Jason Hau-Ken Chan, Taylor Petrick, Delia Yao, Jonathan Yep
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring (Zephyr)
Despite the new research underscoring the importance of indoor air quality in human health and comfort and the existence of strongly advised indoor air quality standards, there is no existing, cost effective system that is able to audit and uphold indoor air quality standards. To solve this problem, we are building a system that is able collect and manage indoor air quality data by use of an air quality sensing device and cloud data processing and storage. This system will run air quality analysis algorithms and communicate to building owners (and optionally any interested party) the current and historic air quality status of a building.
Team members: Aayush Rajasekaran, Andrew Gillies, Nathan Woltman, Tom Stesco
DegreeAudit (Maestoso)
DegreeAudit is a software tool to automatically check if a student transcript meets graduation requirements. It comprises a domain specific language for defining graduation requirements for each department/programme at a university, as well as translators to encode the degree audit question for a specific student in boolean logic. The analysis returns reasons justifying its conclusion as to whether the student transcript meets the degree graduation requirements
Team members: Chantelle Gellert, Mengqi Liu, Chunkai Yang, Xin Xie, Tao Lue Wu
Sensor Fusion Research (Team Fusion (SLAM))
Developing a prototype system that demonstrates sensor fusion for automating driving tasks. The focus is on developing the prototype using data from a simulated model of a real driving experience. Research into simultaneous location and mapping algorithms and their application to pertinent vehicular sensors is required.
Team members: Rollen D'Souza, Bowen Xu, Jake Moffatt, John Zanutto


text: Style Advice Wallpaper for Small Rooms Small spaces a fantastic opportunity to experiment with bigger patterns that would otherwise overwhelm a larger space. Buy this wallpaper here. How to make any space feel bigger People tend to underestimate the impact that a well decorated small space can make. When all of the nooks and crannies are properly considered, an entire home can feel even twice as large. A once forgettable powder room or laundry area can (and should) feel just as homey as your living room. Get inspired with these 5 tips on wallpapering in small spaces. Create a Classic Accent Wall Use Striped Wallpaper to Elongate Highlight Unique Architectural Features Match Bright Furniture to Bright Colors in Wallpaper Create an Optical Illusion with Mural Wallpaper 1- Create a Classic Accent Wall Large uneven patterns are all the rage in wallpaper right now, and actually, when used in moderation, work best in smaller spaces when they would only serve to overwhelm in a larger space. Pattern attracts the eye and when the pattern is everywhere, the lack of a focal point simply engulfs the viewer. Instead, opt for creating a single accent wall. The accent wall is the where you want to highlight and draw attention towards. This wall will often host key pieces of furniture such as a bed or couch, or architectural features such as windows. Highlight only one wall to open up the room. Buy this wallpaper here 2- Use Striped Wallpaper to Elongate You know how horizontal stripes are not the most slimming pattern to wear on a dress? It works the same way with rooms! The eye subconsciously follows the lines causing you to pay more attention to the width. Knowing this, we can make tight spaces feel wider by using a wallpaper that carries your eye horizontally. The same is true for vertical lines, which will make the ceiling feel sky high. Vertical lines draw eyes upwards and make the ceiling feel higher. Buy this wallpaper here. 3- Highlight Unique Architectural Features Awkward nooks, open closets and build-in bookshelves are all perfect candidates for wallpaper! Instead of letting these spaces fade into a dull background, reveal these hidden gems and add some dimension to your room. Embracing unique features will make your space more interesting. Buy this wallpaper here. 4- Match Bright Furniture to Bright Colors in Wallpaper Rooms will look bigger when the furniture is able to stand out against the wallpaper. Should you have bright furniture, it is likely that you could pull off a bright wallpaper if you match brightest elements of the paper to the color of the furniture. This works best when the wallpaper has a light base color. If you can imagine, the bright matching color will jump out to joins its matching pal, while the light color stays behind, creating the illusion of depth. Matching furniture with a bright pattern on a wall will make the background seem further away and your room feel bigger. Buy this wallpaper here. 5- Create an Optical Illusion with Mural Wallpaper Yes, murals are back and they're a miracle for small rooms. These wallpapers take your mind to places that paint simply cannot. From feeling like you're in an NYC penthouse to being deep in some magical forest, your imagination is your only limitation. It goes without saying that these make the space feel larger as murals trick you brain into thinking the horizon isn't just where the floor meets the wall. The lesson learned; with wallpaper, adding personality to small spaces is easy and inexpensive. Certain wallpapers used in the right way can even produce the illusion of greater depth and size where paint could never complete. Check out our favorite wallpaper murals for 2018! Murals are the ultimate in space enlarging trickery. Buy this wallpaper here. To Summarize Large uneven patterns work well in small spaces when used with moderation Pick an accent wall Horizontal stripes widen a room while vertical stripes make the ceilings appear higher Wallpapering nooks is a fun way to ad dimension to a room Make furniture stand out by matching it to a brighter highlight color in the wallpaper Landscape murals make small rooms look gigantic Browse the enormous selection of wallpapers at www.tapeto.com Product Spotlight Design Advice Environment Murals How To Wet Spaces Kids Small Spaces 16.06.2017 00:00 By Kim Euler


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As one of the top 10 global accounting associations BKR International represents the combined strength of 160 independent accounting and business advisory firms in over 500 offices and 80 countries around the world. Large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide personal service and connections, BKR member firms are committed to delivering superior client service throughout the world.
The BKR name came from the initials of three of its founding member firms and was formed in 1989 as the result of a merger between a US-based group and members of a European group.
BKR International member firms are selected for their local influence, expertise and international capability. Member firms not only adhere to their local regulatory accreditation, but also meet higher global standards of ethical and professional excellence.
To assist our independent members to grow and strengthen their practices by providing: resources on an international scale to service them, their clients and potential clients, forums to learn, tools and services to assist in their practices, promotion of their firm and other opportunities to improve their business.
To be a highly respected professional association that is recognised for its global capabilities, having well regarded member firms, and for continuously delivering value to its members while assisting them in achieving their objectives.
"Our clients have benefited from our membership of BKR International from day one and we have not looked back."
Blick Rothenberg, London - UK


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A Bedouin herder watches several hundred camels grazing in the Rumaila Oil Field of Southern Iraq walks in front of a burning oil well being fought by the Kuwaiti Wild Well Killers, a division of the Kuwait Oil Company. The Rumaila field is one of Iraq's biggest oil fields with five billion barrels in reserve. Rumaila is also spelled Rumeilah.
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ARBETARNAS BILDNINGSFÖRBUND ABF stands for Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund (the Workers' Educational Association), and its focus on social class is no less important today than it was when the association was started in 1912.
That's why we want to give the most to those who have received the least. The ABF is a politically independent organisation, but we share the values of the labour movement.
Democracy, diversity, justice and equality are the foundations of the ABF's operations. Our goal is for people to study together and form an opinion on key social issues. Everyone should have the opportunity to gain the knowledge to influence their own situations, and to be able to influence local and global developments. Starting a study circle is an easy way to get together for learning purposes. It's cheap and requires no previous knowledge. Organisations that aim to effect change are in constant need of new knowledge, inspiration and methods to know what path to take.
Understanding the conditions at your workplace is essential to be able to make changes. This is why the ABF offers trade union studies.
Type of organisation: Non Governmental Organisation
Workingfield: Antifascism, Antiracism, Human Rights, Migrants and Minorities
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"Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age, a great many of us are possessed by our possessions." Peace Pilgrim
I claimed her fourteen years ago, after my great-grandmother passed away. The family had gathered in Elda's small, yellow house in Iron Mountain, MI to sort through her belongings. As the newest married couple, Dave and I unexpectedly inherited her bedroom set, since everyone else already had one. But there were so many treasures in Elda's home. An immigrant from Italy, she lived a long life and possessed a lifetime of memories in the form of artifacts which filled her home. She also knew exactly who should receive each one. Whether priceless antiques or common household items, Elda had labeled the back or bottom of nearly everything she owned with the name of its future owner. It certainly made sorting things a lot simpler . . .
Except in the case of this beautiful, handcrafted, Italian figurine. Elda had bequeathed it to my uncle's now ex-wife. A single dad with two, young sons, certainly my uncle wouldn't want such a feminine piece of art, but oh, I did! I fell in love with her instantly and bided my time, waiting for the right opportunity to ask if I might have her, knowing that my bid could easily be lost to either my mother or one of my aunts. What a glorious moment of relief and joy when she became mine! My husband affectionately named her Ave Maria, and she became my prized possession for many years . . . until she wasn't anymore.
One child, followed by another, and another, and another, and yes, one more, entered our lives. With more, curious, little hands reaching across all the surfaces of our home, Ave Maria had to go into hiding or risk certain destruction. She has remained there for several years now.
Recently, I took her to the local consignment store, in hopes that it would be easier to part with her if she was worth something. However, over the years, she has suffered two small chips, and her value is now negligible, except to me. I still loved her, but I knew it was time to say goodbye.
So, after a few more weeks, I finally let her go today. I know it was the right choice; she should be cherished and displayed by someone who values her loveliness as I do. I am thankful I had her; she helped me to identify what I consider to be beautiful, and she reminded me of my great-grandma.
I still have my memories of Elda,though: the pint-sized, feisty, no-nonsense, big-hearted Italian woman who raised my wonderful grandfather and made the best homemade ravioli and chumbelone. And, I still have her silver tins for flour, sugar and tea (I also had one for coffee that I never used and finally gave away); I use them frequently for loving on my family with my freshly baked goods and for relaxing at the end of an especially trying day.
However, Ave Maria had served her purpose in my life, bringing me joy for a season, followed by guilt and regret that I could no longer enjoy her as I once did. Today, I freed both myself from the guilt of obligation (to an inanimate object!) and Ave Maria from a life of hiding. Now, she is sitting on a shelf at Goodwill, waiting for that special someone to give her the home she deserves where she will be displayed and enjoyed.
Arrivederci, Ave Maria! Grazie di cuore.
(Note: I referenced Marie Kondo because as I went through the process of letting Ave Maria go, I was able to recognize that she no longer brought me joy, I was able to be thankful for her contribution to my life, and I ultimately was able to free her to fulfill her purpose, which is to bring beauty into someone's life. Finally, I was able to let her go. These are all tenets of Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.)
Do you have something beautiful in your home that no longer brings you joy? Is it hiding in a box or shoved on the back of a shelf somewhere? Be thankful for the joy it once brought you, and free yourself from the obligation to hold on to it another day. I'd love to hear about it in the comments:)