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DA1 type - Large Size Alphanumerical Displays
DA1 large size alphanumerical display are designed to display messages (text or/and graphics) inside buildings.
They can be applied among others:
in sales centres: to display advertisements, price lists, information for customers,
in banks: to display information, e.g. about exchange rates, interest rates, promotion,
in concert halls, museums, as information about the repertoire,
in passengers' terminals as information panels with time-tables, information for travellers,
in office halls as advertise-to-information panels destined to display publicity and parameters,
e.g. about the weather, the date, etc.,
in offices of production plants to display information about the production state
(e.g. number of produced pieces, temperature, pressure, and the like),
in the judiciary as information panels.
DA1 can also co-operates with external devices:
possible data readout from measuring devices through RS-485 with MODBUS RTU protocol (value readout from 5 devices in the basic version)
possible programming from a PC through RS-232 or RS-485 interface.
Basic technical parameters:
digit height: 60 or 120 mm,
number of text lines
2 lines, 20 characters each line
3 lines, 24 characters each line
more text lines available on the order
display colour: red, green, yellow or blue (on order),
input: digital - RS-485 with MODBUS RTU protocol
adjustment of the brightness,
real time clock,
one or two-sided executions
housing protection degree: IP40, IP54 or IP65,
External dimensions: depending on the execution
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DN type - Large Size Numeric Display
DN type Large size numeric displays can be applied for the visualisation of essential parameters in automation and measurement processes when supervising the quality or working safety.
Information put in a visible place helps in more efficient work in industrial communication, logistics, automation and control technology, and material handling.
These displays are designed to be installed in: industrial plants, sports objects, trade buildings and communication areas.
Character height ensures good visibility and reading from long distances, up to 200 m, basic installations are applied for measurements and indications for: temperature, humidity, time, pressure, flow, rotations, pulses, and also the gas content and material quantity.
Basic technical parameters:
digit height: 100, 200, 300 mm,
Display colour: red, yellow or blue (on order),
Output: digital - RS-485 with MODBUS ASCII or RTU protocol
Adjustment of the brightness, one or two-sided executions,
External dimensions: depending on the application
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LED display - Large Size DL11, DL12, DL13 Types
Large-size digital displays of DL type are designed to display measured values or set values through the communication interface.
Applications include: in office accommodations, production workshops, in production management rooms as information about production parameters, state of machines or devices. The displayed value is transmitted from external devices working in MODBUS standard.
The display is working as the network "master". The basic display version includes three digits and the unit, in two rows or three rows. It is possible to make the display in the configuration required by the customer.
Basic technical parameters:
Digits high: 100mm
Standard Functions:
DL11 - 1 row with 3 digits + unit field
DL12 - 2 rows with 3 digits + unit field
DL13 - 3 rows with 3 digits + unit field
Posiible to make the display in the configuration required by the customer.
Display colour: red, yellow or green (possible to make the display in the configuration required by the customer),
Input: digital - RS485 with MODBUS RTU protocol
Dedicated to be installed inside the building, Protection grade ensured by the housing IP40 (IP54 on request)
External dimensions: depending on the application
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DZ2 and DZ3 types - Large Size Digital Clocks
The DZ digital clock shows the date and time alternately. Quantity switching over is set arbitrarily . The default value is equal 5 seconds.
These digital clocks are intended to be installed outside and inside shops, by production lines, in stores, refrigeration plants, sports and commercial objects.
The DZ2 clock (digits of 200 mm high) ensures a good readout from 80 m distance.
The DZ3 clock (digits of 300 mm high) ensures a good readout from 120 m distance.
These clocks are offered with digits in 3 versions of colours: red, green and yellow.
DZ clocks co-operate with an external DCF receiver, atomic time standard. These clocks are synchronized every now and again with the time standard.
They have additionally the RS-485 interface with MODBUS RTU protocol.
This interface enables to set the clock in case when the DCF signal is too weak and there is no possibility to synchronize the clock with the time standard.
The luminosity of digits is programmed by the user taking into consideration the night-time.
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DAZ1 Type - Large Size Alphanumerical Outdoor Display
Alphanumerical outdoor displays of DAZ1 type are designed to display optional textual or graphic information outside buildings. Configuration of displayed contents is carried out on the user's computer taking advantages of the dedicated program.
The communication between the user and the display panel is ensured by the communication interface operating in the RS-485 standard with MODBUS RTU transmission protocol.
DAZ1 displays modules enable the connection of additional devices equipped with RS-485 interface and the display of measured values by these devices.
The value read out from the device is placed in the display register and this make possible the further readout by master devices,(e.g. computer, PLC controllers, etc.).
The panel is equipped with occasional messages (cyclical) what enables the display of textual or graphic messages in definite days and in definite hours, giving the possibility to build a simple information system.
DAZ1 displays give the possibility to display 1024 characters on one textual page. The increase of the number of textual characters is possible thanks to the work in presentation mode, where successive pages are cyclically displayed.
The exposition time is definite for each page and the switching of the scroll on is possible for the given line (row).
The dimensions and configuration of the display field is definite by the user which must only, after the display mounting, define the way to compose the required display.
Thanks to the large range of possibilities, DAZ1 displays find application in all industrial branches and everyday life, serving to transmit textual information and to display values originated from external devices.
Basic technical data
Display dimensions 1280 x 320 x 170
Readout field 128 x 32 pixels
Display digits led diodes:
height 80, 160 or 320 mm depending on the number of lines
colour amber
Power consumption < 400 VA.
Resolution 128 x 32 pixels
Brightness > 4500 cd/
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DLZ type - Large Size Digital Clock
Digital clock DLZ type is designed to display the current time inside the buildings.
Basic technical data:
Digit height: 100 mm,
Display colour: yellow or red,
Input: RS-485 interface with MODBUS RTU protocol for readout or write the current time,
programmable luminosit
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DL21 - Three-Colour Numerical Display
The three-colour DL21 numerical display is designed to display parameters: read out from external devices or through RS-485.
The DL21 advantage is its three-color display (green, red and orange) on which the color of displayed parameter can be freely programmed and can change depending on values set by the user.
This display panel finds a large application in office rooms, public utilities (e.g. information about temperature, humidity), production halls – information about production machine state, number of made pieces, energy consumption) etc.
The DL21 display has two RS-485 communication interfaces in MODBUS standard destined to:
- connect external devices,
- configure the display or introduce displayed values.
The display enables the connection of 10 external devices and to apply it as a local point of data acquisition. It can co-operate with external devices as "master" or "slave".
The basic function of the display includes 3 digits and a space designed to place the unit.
It is also possible to execute the display in the configuration definite by the user.
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6 Examples of Effective Fundraising Letters
It seems that, although we've all been distracted by the shiny object of social media in recent years, direct mail has kept up a steady drumbeat of effectiveness.
It is true that there is less direct mail as charities have become better at targeting the most promising prospects. Nevertheless, direct mail's outstanding ROI has persisted. Jen Linck, writing in NonProfitPro, points out that response rates for direct mail are ten times that of digital marketing.
That doesn't seem too surprising given the cluttered nature of all of our social media feeds and email accounts. Somehow, something we can hold in our hands and examine at leisure seems pretty special.
Writing an excellent fundraising letter can look overwhelming. After all, charities pay big bucks to professional copywriters for their direct mail letters.
But, these letters are not that difficult. Sincerity, clarity, and a touching story can make all the difference between a blah letter and a great one.
Keep some simple rules in mind and then read as many fundraising letters as you can get your hands on, including the collection below. But, first, do these six things:
- Personalize your letter. Use first names if possible. Spell the name right. Never call a Ms a Mr. Never start a letter with "Dear Friend."
- Thank the donor for his or her past support. There's nothing worse than writing to a long-time donor as though he never gave before. Look it up. Say thanks first before you ask again.
- Tell a story. Stories win out over facts hands down. Collect heart-warming stories from the people you serve so that you always have a good one to include in your fundraising letter.
- Make the donor the hero. Don't talk about your organization very much. Talk about the great good your donor can do by donating.
- Write conversationally. This is no time to show off your big words. Tell your story and make your pitch as though you're talking to a good friend, your next door neighbor, or your grandmother.
- Make a specific ask. So much money is left on the table by charities that never say exactly what they want the donor to do. Say what you need and for what and when you need it.
Read on for examples of fundraising letters that moved donors to give generously.
Chimps and Bananas Make for a Heart Warming Appeal Letter
This simple fundraising appeal came from Save the Chimps, an organization that rescues chimpanzees and gives them a happy home for the rest of their lives. This letter came on simple letterhead and focused on one thing…food. I love the way the letter uses statistics …. 1,200 bananas … and how it includes the names of individual animals (Pumpkin, Cheetah and Allie).
The letter came in a business size envelope with a photo of Jimbo the chimp eating a banana. There were minimal enclosures that included a reply card, and reply envelope, and a sticker with a photo of Tarzan, the chimp. A simple mailing, but also powerful.
Dear ______,
Few things make me happier than mealtime here at Save the Chimps.
Three times a day, every day of the year, our 250 chimpanzees devour bananas and sweet potatoes … apples, watermelons, and corn-on-the-cob.
As a Save the Chimps supporter, you know that chimps thrive when they receive healthy foods as part of their daily diet. And that is why every week, our chimpanzees eat more than 9,000 bananas … 6000 vegetables … and 14,500 pieces of fresh fruit! In fact, we serve over 1,000 meals every day.
That is why I am writing to you today. As fresh food costs continue to rise, our ability to provide our friends like Pumpkin, Cheetah, and Allie with the diverse and nutritious diet they need to thrive is greatly helped by your generous support.
You can help us feed and care for our wonderful chimps by sending an urgently needed contribution to Save the chimps today. Here's what your tax-deductible donation can provide:
- $25 will provide 45 ears of corn.
- $50 will provide 250 apples.
- $100 will provide 350 oranges
- $250 will provide 1,200 bananas
You help to make so much good happen at the Sanctuary – from meals to medicine to soft blanket nests. Thank you. I hope you will continue your commitment to the chimpanzees by making a generous gift to Save the Chimps today.
Your support will help provide the chimpanzees in our care with the fresh, nutritious foods that play such an important role in their physical and emotional well-being, day after day, week after week, month after month.
Each and every chimpanzee in our care means the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support. Your gift today makes a big difference tomorrow and every day!
With Gratitude,
Molly Polidoroff
Executive Director
P.S. With the cost of food on the rise, we are depending on loyal friends like you to help us feed and care for our more than 250 chimpanzee residents. Please send a generous gift to help Save the Chimps continue to provide chimpanzees with the peaceful and dignified retirement they deserve.
Appeal Letter from International Organization Providing Medical Care to Children
Many fundraising letters contain something...calendars and return address labels are popular items. This letter caught my eye because of an unusual premium that was not meant for the donor but for the child he might help.
There was a small insert containing 15 stickers obviously meant for a child. The sun, butterfly, star, frog and toy airplane stickers were bright and cute. There was a message to the lucky child who received life-changing surgery: "A new smile. A new day. A new life. I'm so happy for you! From your friend in (donor's state), USA." Then a line for the donor's signature.
At the bottom of the stickers was this message: "Please sign above and return these fun stickers with your gift today. You may also want to write a short personal note on the back. We'll give the stickers to a child who receives a new smile and a new life, thanks to you."
What a great way to help the donor be the hero!
Dear _______,
When you look into the face of a child born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, it's impossible to know their pain.
A child like this is mocked and ridiculed. Unable to attend school. Unlikely to have friends. Eating and speaking are difficult. They're condemned to suffering because their parents can't afford the surgery they need. Some will not survive.
My wife Kathy and I faced this tragic reality nearly 30 years ago--on our first trip to the Philippines to provide cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries. Forty children received surgeries--but 260 more were sent away. It broke our hearts to know they'd suffer their entire lives. So we recruited medical friends and colleagues to return with us and help. That's how Operation Smile was born. Since then, we've:
- Provided more than 160,000 free surgeries to children around the world, and we now have a presence in over 60 countries.
- Recruited more than 5,000 doctors, nurses and other credentialed medical volunteers who donate their time and talent.
- Trained thousands of local doctors and nurses in reconstructive surgery techniques and post-operative care.
- Provided free physical examinations for every child during medical mission screening and every child that received surgery also receives post-operative care.
An Operation Smile surgery takes as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $240. In only a few moments, a child's life is transformed! But sadly, most of the 200,000 children worldwide who are born with facial deformities each year can never afford the surgery they need. Our mission is to make sure that someday, every child has the surgery that will change their life forever.
That's why we need your help. Your gift today can save a child from a life of pain--and open up a world of opportunities. Just $40 or even $20 will help provide free surgery for a child like little Ngan from Vietnam.
Ngan's parents were poor rice farmers, struggling to survive. When they saw her cleft lip and cleft palate for the first time, they thought she'd been cursed. Neighbors pitied her. Other children were afraid to look at her.
Generous friends like you enabled us to give Ngan the surgery she needed--and save her from shame and rejection. She now has a terrific smile and a bright future ahead. Such a transformation seems miraculous! But we cannot rest.
We want to go to more places and help more children. We want to continue to train local doctors and nurses to carry on the work, and establish more care centers in our partner countries, so surgeries can continue year-round.
We have medical teams who volunteer their time standing by. Now we need your help. Any gift amount will help give a little one like Ngan a new smile and a new life.
And for as little as $240, you can help pay for a surgery for a child who's waiting now. That's one life changed, entirely because of you.
Thank you in advance for helping us work toward changing the lives of children one smile at a time.
Sincerely Yours,
Bill Magee, D.D.S., M.D.
Co-founder and CEO
P.S. I've enclosed cheerful stickers for a child who will receive a new smile because of you. We give these stickers to children on our medical missions, and they are always thrilled to receive them. Please sign and return them with your gift today!
Pet Sanctuary Appeal Letter
The following letter is from a great animal organization called Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
The letter is filled with photos of Mila. The front of the page is in color, and the back is black and white. The envelope the letter came is in color, has a picture of Mila, and a teaser that reads "Mila is at the top of her class!"
Enclosed with the letter is a "Diploma" which is an honorary degree from puppy preschool that also says in large letters, "Thank you." The back of the diploma has some clever copy: "Things I learned in Best Friends Puppy Preschool" and "What I Wish Someone had Told Me..."
I'd say that if you aren't won over by this package, you've been frozen in dry ice for a while.
Here is the letter:
It's another successful graduation from Best Friends Puppy Preschool! This class will make its mark on the world (not your carpet - they learned that's frowned upon). These furry pioneers want to change the world for homeless animals everywhere. Can they count on your help?
Dear _______,
Graduation means starting a new chapter in life. Or fun times tearing your diploma to shreds! At least, that's what Mila got out of the ceremony.
Welcome to puppy graduation at Best Friends. Here is where you'll meet puppies who were once abandoned or unwanted -- and are now here at the Sanctuary, learning how to grow up into great family pets.
These little guys and gals deserve a pat on the back (or a scratch on their tummies) on graduation day. Completing puppy preschool here at Best Friends is a big deal! Like kindergartners, some puppies excel at Best Friends Puppy Preschool. But it can be a tad scary for those who are still lonely for their moms.
But even if mom is not there to help them along, they do have you.. Thanks to your support, rambunctious puppies have their very own class at Best Friends where they learn to get comfy with our world. The result? Once they find homes, they usually stay in them for life.
Like the Sanctuary itself, you make puppy preschool possible. It's as if you were here every morning at 8:30 teaching pups that it's OK to ignore the doorbell. Or how to relax in your arms. (And, in fact, you could be! Socializing puppies is one of the most popular activities for Sanctuary volunteers.)
Mila is one very proud recent puppy school graduate. But stroll down memory lane with her by checking out an old video of her very first day of class.
Those lessons have come in handy very quickly. She's won the heart of a new family!
Take a look at the enclosed list she sent us of the most useful thing she learned in class...and a few things she wished they had taught her! We included it along with a copy of a puppy diploma, snagged from certain destruction on graduation day just for you.
And remember, here at Best Friends, education doesn't end at preschool. As dogs mature, they continue with their education based on their personalities. They may enroll in wallflower classes if they're very shy. Or they may learn agility exercises if they're full of pep.
It's all because of you that we can give each and every dog -- indeed, all of the 1700 animals at the Sanctuary -- what they need to succeed. You give them all hope for a future full of love and happiness.
I hope you'll send a special gift today to show all of the animals at Best Friends how many people are out there rooting for them, regardless of what paths their lives take.
Thank you for being there for homeless puppies and for all homeless animals. Together we can bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets.
Best wishes,
Gregory Castle
Best Friends CEO
P.S. All of the animals at Best Friends need medical care, emotional support or behavior training (Some may need all three!) Thanks to your support of Best Friends, they are getting everything they need to thrive and become the wonderful pets they were meant to be. And the results are truly forever families. Please send your most generous gift to ensure that more animals get the same quality of care, or give online at www.bestfriends.org/puppyfun. Thank you!
Small Theater Sends Simple, Cozy Letter to Donors
This letter from a small, local theater group couldn't be simpler. It is on letterhead, is only one-page long, and was accompanied by a plain return envelope. The supporters of this theater are a loyal lot, so they don't need too much nudging to give again. But the letter is warm as can be, making it a hit. We can even forgive the Dear Friends salutation.
Dear Rogue Friends--
Today we got a lovely note from one of our season ticket holders and supporters. Meryl Simpson wrote:
"Sunday at The Rogue is my favorite weekend."
Thank you, Meryl, we know exactly what you mean. It's our favorite weekend, too. To perform a good challenging play for an intelligent group of people who want to reflect on the world through a work of art is absolute heaven to us.
And so this is a love letter. To all of you. We could talk about how bright your eyes are, how lovely your smile, how warm the touch of your hand--and that would all be true. Most of all, we want to tell you how grateful we are that we found you. That we found each other. That five or six times a year we get to share some of the world's greatest literature. Together.
Our Tenth Anniversary Season has been an important milestone for all of us. We became an Actors' Equity Small Professional Theatre, we took on five challenging and vastly different plays (including a never-before-seen adaptation of Virginia Woolf short stories); and we provoked hundreds of discussions about the nature of family, the outsider, the search for meaningful existence, and religious persecution. Ten years is not a long time, but it means a lot of Sunday afternoons, or Saturday afternoons, or Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights!
Please help us continue, dear Rogues. Your Tax-deductible donations make a huge difference in our being able to bring you the best plays with the best talent in Tucson. Thank you for your generosity in making this theatre possible.
With deep appreciation,
Joseph McGrath
Artistic Director
Cynthia Meier
Managing & Associate Artistic Director
Small Nonprofit Remakes Its Annual Appeal Letter
I have received fundraising letters from this appealing local charity for years. They have gone from sounding like an annual report addressed to "Dear Friend" to this one about a very special little boy. It is a great example of storytelling, focusing on one person, and explaining how the donor can help.
Dear Joanne,
When six-year-old Alec came to TROT one year ago, he didn't talk to his parents or friends, and his father feared he never would. Thanks to you, today Alec talks all the time – and it's music to his father's ears.
Alec's father, Major Jason Ring, is stationed at David-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson. His six-year-old son, Alec, was identified with a pervasive developmental delay when he was fifteen months old and diagnosed with autism at age three.
Alec's parents wanted to help him communicate better and develop his social, emotional, and cognitive skills. He lacked confidence and the ability to communicate with his peers and even his parents. Alec's father feared he would never establish a strong bond with his son because of the difficulty they had with even the most basic communication.
When he first came to TROT, Alec was very scared and had trouble connecting with his horse and his riding instructor, Melanie. "Alec was terrified," remembers Melanie Roeder. "He spent his first lesson in tears walking around on the horse. We spend weeks just learning how to relax, be confident on the horse, and get to know the horse."
Melanie taught Alec how to interpret horse language by observing the ears, the mouth, and the tail. Alec learned riding positions and patterns. The exercises improved his core strength and balance; he became more adept with his hand and eye coordination, and his memory sharpened. In time, Alec began to trust his horse. A life-changing bond developed.
Melanie has taught many students with autism who have challenges relating to people, and often those students can develop a very strong connection with the horse. "Just being on the horse and being around the horse enables them to open up in a way that they can't with people."
Alec has opened up over the past year and reached many of the goals his father hoped he would accomplish. Alec is talking all the time, but the real transformation is his ability to carry on a conversation, not only with his parents but also with others. Today, he is much more confident and self-sufficient.
Alec's story caught the attention of Arizona Public Media.
Despite the incredible outcomes therapeutic riding creates, many families cannot afford to pay for this specialized treatment. That's where you come in.
YOU can support the special bond between horse and rider; a bond that has transformed the lives of thousands of people like Alec.
Please, make a gift today. Just mail a check in the enclosed envelope, give online at www.trotarizona.org, or call 520-749-2360. We would love to hear from you!
With Gratitude,
Dina Scolone-Romero
Executive Director
P.S. Did you know that TROT has been deepening the bond between horse and rider for 40 years and has changed the lives of thousands of children, adults, and veterans in our Tucson community? Celebrate our 40th Anniversary with a gift to TROT today! Thank you!
Summer Appeal from Local Food Bank
I love this letter because it talks about the heat, something all people in AZ have to cope with, so I could relate. It is also urgent ("act now") and recognizes that I have given in the past. The letter also mentions several ways I might give, from sending a gift now and pledging the same across the summer months to making a monthly gift. There is no salutation for this letter proving that making an exception to the rule of personalization can work.
School is out, but...there's no vacation from hunger.
Is summer in Arizona your favorite time of year? Most people can't say that. That's why so many of our community members take some time away from the soaring temperatures. Not everyone is fortunate enough to escape the skyrocketing utility bills and high costs of childcare, though Our signature heat brings with it stressors that often put families in challenging situations.
Forced to stretch their budgets to the very max, many families make costly sacrifices, like going without food.
These families shouldn't have to go hungry when there are dedicated people like you and me, right? Unfortunately, unless we act now, many will be this summer.
Last year, you stood up and made a commitment to help stop hunger for those in need. Will you take that stand again this year? People just like you are helping to provide the fresh fruits, vegetables, and grocery necessities that will help thousands of families make it through the season.
As the need spikes, the donations from year-end giving are running out. You can help us reverse this trend and end our fiscal year strong, prepared to face whatever lies ahead.
Join us this summer with a special three-month commitment that will go a long way in helping people get through this trying time. You can send a gift today and pledge to do the same in July and August, or make a single gift that stretches across the entire summer. Better yet, sign up for monthly giving and make a difference all year long!
Hunger and hardships don't take a summer break. With your help, we can ensure that hope for these families won't either.
With gratitude,
Michael Mcdonald
Chief Executive Officer
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona


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Andrey Lappa is one of the most qualified and influential masters and professional teachers of yoga in the all ex-soviet territory. All his life he traveled and lived a long time in eastern countries: Mongolia, India, Nepal, Burjatia, Siberia and others, where he developed skills with world known teachers, as well as learned from concealed from general attention but unusually vigorous ezotheric-practitioners. His books: "Dynamic practices in classical yoga" and "Yoga: Tradition of Unification" become best sellers in 1999-2000 in ex-soviet countries. Andrey is also a good computer programmer and he has designed programs for teaching yoga which have proven to be very useful for his many students. Andrey Lappa was first exposed to Eastern culture in 1977 in Mongolia, where he lived with his parents. There he began to practice yoga, which became the spiritual basis of his life. Simultaneously, he also devoted many years to underwater swimming, receiving a Masters of Sports in the USSR in 1987 and for several years, serving as a member of the Ukrainian national combined team. In 1988, he graduated from Kiev's Politech University with a degree in Engineering and he perfected professional skills like software engeneer. Even then he knew…Source: renuatumspa.secure.retreat.guru


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Lord, now indeed I find Thy pow'r, and Thine alone,
can change the lepers spots and melt the heart of stone.
For nothing good have I whereby Thy grace to claim;
I'll wash my garments white in the blood of Calv'ry's Lamb.
And when before the throne I stand in Him complete,
"Jesus died my soul to save," my lips shall still repeat.
Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe.
Sin had left a crimson stain - He washed it white as snow.
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Jesus paid it ALL!
He did not pay for half and expect us to finish the payment - He paid it all.
Forgiveness and salvation is offered through the shed blood of our Savior.
All to Christ I owe!
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood,
to declare his righteousness to the remission of sins that are past,
through the forbearance of God.
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The Ninety and Nine
There were ninety and nine, that safely lay
In the shelter of the fold,
But one was out on the hills away,
Far off from the gates of gold -
Away on the mountains wild and bare,
Away from the tender Shepherd's care,
Away from the tender Shepherd's care,
"Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine:
Are they not enough for Thee?"
But the Shepherd made answer: "This if mine
Has wandered away from me,
And although the road be rough and steep,
I go to the desert to find my sheep,
I go to the desert to find my sheep."
But none of the ransomed ever knew
How steep were the waters crossed;
Now how dark was the night that the Lord passed thro'
Ere He found His sheep that was lost:
Out in the desert He heard its cry -
Sick and helpless, and ready to die,
Sick and helpless, and ready to die.
"Lord, whence are those blood drops all the way
That mark out the mountains track?"
"They were shed for one who had gone astray
Ere the Shepherd could bring him back:"
"Lord, whence are Thy hands so rent and torn?"
"They're pierced tonight by many a thorn,
They're pierced tonight by many a thorn."
But all through the mountains, thunder-riv'n,
And up on the rocky steep,
There arose a glad cry to the gate of heaven,
"Rejoice! I have found my sheep!"
And the angels echoed around the throne
"Rejoice! For the Lord brings back His own,
Rejoice! For the Lord brings back His own!"
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Hi there! Long time no talk – crazy how time flies. First, I'll just say that Greece was AMAZING, and I had a wonderful time doing something new and being outside of my comfort zone (in SO many ways!). My Yoga Teacher Training was probably one of the hardest things I've ever done. It was a huge challenge, and for the first few days, I was positive I'd made a mistake by signing-up. But, I was wrong – I really just needed to adjust to my surroundings and change my mindset. I kept telling myself there was no way I was going to make it through, but I persevered, and here I am…a newly certified yoga teacher! I am immensely grateful for the entire experience! And I am extremely proud of myself for choosing to do something just for me, for challenging myself, for growing, for doing the things I did not think I could do. When you get the chance to step outside your comfort zone, DO IT – you just might surprise yourself.
On another note, I've definitely been quiet around here, but with good reason. While in Greece, and since returning, I decided that I'm going to bring this website to a close. Cesca Rose doesn't feel very authentic to me, and it hasn't since the beginning. Let me clarify, though – the NAME hasn't felt authentic to me, not the content. The content is me at my most vulnerable, straight from the heart, and I am blessed to have allowed myself the opportunity to share my healing. But back to the name for a second – it's just not me. At my YTT, being authentically you came up time and time again. Be you, be you, be you. And it just really hit home for me. I guess it's a little hard to explain, but I know I'm making the right decision in letting this site go.
I think what's interesting is that this site was never intended to be what it turned out to be – a place of my healing. When I started this site, I was positive I had healed, but what flowed out when I wrote showed me differently – I really had so much healing left to do. For me, from beginning to end, I can see how far I've come. It's like I was able to see my broken pieces heal into something whole again. And not only that, but I also watched myself mend two broken relationships in my life. So, as much as this site was not what I intended for it to be, it was exactly what I needed. Funny how that works, huh? But then again, God works in mysterious ways. I've seen myself come full circle now, which allows me to feel good about moving on from here.
From this day forward, I am committed to figuring out what "be you" means for me. Yes, I am who I am, but what about all those parts of my potential that I haven't yet tapped into? What more can I do in my life to be authentically me? And in doing so, what can I offer others? What can I offer you that would allow you to be you, more authentically? The questions and possibilities are endless.
And with that, I'm on to my next project. So, until then – thank you for being on this journey with me.


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We were having trouble with systemic funtions and decided to Upgrade from our restoredisk. The restore apparently went OK and the comp rebooted and went through setup again and then "install devices" it then reboots and goes all through that again. We cannot get free fromthis and cannot get to desktop. Removing the disk gets us a prompt just before"installingdevices" to re-insert the disk. The progress bar in "installing devices" only proceeds halfway and the comp reboots and goes all through the same proceedure again. Going to safe mode does not change anything. Nor does chosing "last config" on the saafe mode page.
This question was answered on February 10, 2004. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.As I see in your profile you have Windows 2000 installed in your computer, but you do not meet the hardware required for this operating system You have 486 processor when the minimum required is 133Mhz Pentium, for the hard drive and memory ram, you are OK, and you do not want to have more problem, change your processor.
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Saudi Arabia's energy minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday that he believed the oil market would balance itself in 2017 even if producers did not intervene in it.
Any intervention will aim to expedite the balancing process, Falih told reporters at the headquarters of national oil giant Saudi Aramco.
Under a preliminary agreement reached in September in Algeria, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries would reduce its production to between 32.5 million and 33 million barrels per day, its first supply curb since 2008.
OPEC is now trying to finalise that agreement, and wants non-OPEC producers such as Russia to support the intervention by curbing their own output.
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Devonshire Freemasons help fund school project in Laos
For the first time since it was founded in 1934, members and guests of Blundell's Lodge, No. 5467, held their meeting in Blundell's School in Tiverton, Devon
The event took place by permission of school head Nicola Huggett, who was guest of honour alongside Richard Swarbrick, chairman of the Old Blundellian Club.
Lodge Master John Shepherd and Devonshire Provincial Grand Master Ian Kingsbury each presented Huggett with a cheque for £1,500.
The £3,000 will help fund a project in Laos that is organised by Community Learning International, and supported by Blundell's School, which helps provide opportunities for children to develop their skills and knowledge.
Somerset deliver Tercentenary banner to Devon
Despite inclement weather, the Province of Somerset safely delivered the special south west Tercentenary banner to the Province of Devonshire in the magnificent Exeter Cathedral
The banner recognises the special fraternal bond that exists between the South West Provinces and has toured to the Provincial Grand Lodges of Jersey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Devonshire will pass it on to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall later in the year.
The Provincial Teams from Somerset and Devon paraded in regalia and met in the nave of Exeter Cathedral where the banner was formally passed over.
Stuart Hadler, Provincial Grand Master of Somerset, and Ian Kingsbury, Provincial Grand Master of Devon, greeted one another and expressed their delight to be able to publicly show and acknowledge the 300th anniversary of the formation of the Premier Grand Lodge.
Devonshire Freemasons hold Tercentenary Service of Thanksgiving
In the bright sunshine, Exeter Cathedral was the picturesque setting as 800 Devonshire Freemasons, dressed in regalia, made their way to the Tercentenary Service of Thanksgiving with their families to celebrate 300 years since the formation of the Premier Grand Lodge
The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire RW Bro Ian Kingsbury and his Executive were accompanied by the Assistant Grand Master Sir David Wootton and the Grand Chancellor Derek Dinsmore, as well as the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, the Lord Mayor of Exeter and Vice Chairman of the County Council.
The Tercentenary Service of Thanksgiving was held on the anniversary date of the formation of the United Grand Lodge of England on June 24th 1717.
Masonic bell ringers led by James Kirkcaldy heralded the service, as 32 lodges displayed their beautiful banners while the full choir of Exeter Cathedral took them through a truly masonic service of Thanksgiving.
There were many highlights including the readings by the PGM and Executive and the Tercentenary Oration given by W Bro Reuben Ayres which detailed the exciting journey Freemasonry has made in the last 300 years.
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Sailing freedom for disabled
Devonshire PGM Ian Kingsbury met Disabled Sailing Association (DSA) chairman David Musgrove to present a £2,000 grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation
The DSA was formed in 2005 and sails out of Torquay. In 2007, the charity won National Lottery funding through The People's Millions, with the money enabling it to buy Freedom, an ocean-sailing Hanse 350, and adapt her for wheelchair users and other disabilities.
In 2014, a second People's Millions win led to the purchase of Free Spirit, a Hanse 345 with improved stern access.
Local Freemasons donate £7,500 to Devon Community Foundation
Growing together in Devon
Local Freemasons have donated £7,500 to Devon Community Foundation (DCF) to help support people in need across the county. DCF chief executive Martha Wilkinson was delighted to be presented with the cheque by Ian Kingsbury, the Provincial Grand Master for Devonshire.
The generous gift brings the total donated over the past three years to £19,500 and will be allocated to the DCF's community grants, supporting hundreds of voluntary and community groups working within the region. Not-for-profit group Growing Together, for example, has received £1,000 for its gardening project to improve the physical and psychological wellbeing of older people in East Devon.
'Over the past 12 months we've given £369,842 to 183 local projects helping 53,460 local people in need. We could not do this without the support of individuals, families, and organisations such as the Devon Freemasons,' said Wilkinson. 'I cannot thank them enough for their continued generosity; their contribution really will make a significant difference to local people's lives.'
Devon Air Ambulance presented with £4,000 by local Freemasons
Fresh boost for Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Provincial Grand Master Ian Kingsbury and Provincial Grand Charity Steward Barry White have presented a cheque for £4,000 to Devon Air Ambulance on behalf of The Freemasons' Grand Charity.
This brings the total presented to the service by the Grand Charity since 2007 to £47,000, and more than £105,000 when adding presentations made by individual lodges throughout Devonshire in the same period.
Tracy Owen from Devon Air Ambulance said that the service costs around £5.5 million each year to maintain. From this autumn, the air ambulance will be extending its operational hours to midnight.
£2k presented to ABF The Soldiers' Charity by Devonshire and Grand Charity
Devonshire proud to help
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire has match-funded the Grand Charity in order to present £2,000 to ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
Established in 1944, ABF The Soldiers' Charity last year gave over 5,000 grants and funded another 72 charities to provide vital services to soldiers in need, giving veterans and their families the support they need through times of crisis.
The Devon Soldiers' Charity Fundraising Committee is equally active, raising more than £63,000 last year and giving grants of over £70,000 to assist 109 individuals in need of help.
When presenting the cheques, Ian Kingsbury, Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire, said: 'To be able to support the soldiers who have served the citizens of this country so selflessly is very humbling.'
Upon receiving the cheques Col Robert Jordan MBE said: 'We are deeply grateful for this generous donation.'
First aid initiative in Devon endorsed by pair of doctors
Doctors endorse Devon first aid plan
Two doctors – both Freemasons – have endorsed the Province of Devonshire's Masonic First Aid initiative. At a meeting of Lodge of Felicity, No. 5336, Plymouth, GP Dr Adrian Rogers received a cheque for £1,000 from consultant vascular surgeon Simon Ashley for the project. The initiative aims to provide readily accessible first aid equipment in locations across Devon, and forms part of the Province's celebrations for the Tercentenary in 2017.
Devonshire Masonic Art Group brings creativity out into the community
Drawn together
On one level, the members of the Devonshire Masonic Art Group create works of art, put on exhibitions and raise money for good causes. But as Peter Watts discovers, they are also spreading the word about Freemasonry to the wider community
Although Devonshire's Masonic Art Group was formed in 2013, the seed was planted three decades earlier.
'It goes back 30 years,' says the group's founder, Cyril Reed from Lodge of Perseverance, No. 164, who is 81 years old and has been a mason for more than 50 years. 'I was working in London where there was an exhibition of postmen's art at the Barbican. Then about five years ago, an art teacher came to our village in Devon and started holding classes. I attended, remembered that exhibition and thought there must be a lot of masons – and relatives of masons – who were interested in art.'
Cyril asked the secretaries of local lodges to put the word out and by October 2013 had rustled up enough interested – and talented – bodies to hold an exhibition at the masonic hall in Newton Abbot, which was opened by Provincial Grand Master Ian Kingsbury. Money raised from sales was split between the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and the masonic charities, with the initial show followed by similar events at lodges in Crediton, Sidmouth, Totnes, Dartmouth, Exeter and Exmouth.
A picture of success
To date, the art group has sold paintings and raised money for local causes such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and a children's hospital, while also allowing members of the public to visit lodges and speak to masons about the Craft. 'We're all in it for the same aims,' says Keith Eddiford, a member of the group and of Teign Lodge, No. 7018. 'To further knowledge of Freemasonry among the general public, to make a little bit of money for charities and to show off our work.'
The group has worked in various styles and disciplines that extend beyond traditional painting. Keith, for example, has made pens and snowmen in numerous types of wood. Mervyn James from Lodge of Perseverance, No. 164, who sadly passed away shortly after the group held an exhibition of their work at Exmouth Masonic Hall in April, built fairground organs.
'We're all in it to further knowledge of Freemasonry, make money for charity and show off our work.' Keith Eddiford
Exhibiting talent
'We try to have a certain standard – without upsetting anyone – and they must be affiliated with Freemasonry in some way,' says Keith. Cyril, who trained as a draughtsman but had done little painting until he took it up in his 70s, focuses on animals and birds. Barbara Bird, who was instrumental in setting up the Masonic Art Group, specialises in cats, both large and small. Meanwhile, the current chairman, Phill Mitchell, calls upon his experiences in the Merchant Navy to depict seascapes and boats, having begun painting when home on leave.
There's even a professional artist in the ranks. Emma Childs, whose 2015 exhibitions include events in London and Monaco, also displays her mysterious, colourful forest scenes with the Masonic Art Group. Her partner, Rob Potter, is a photographer and member of Devon Lodge, No. 1138. The pair supply much of the material required for staging an exhibition – the boards and large wooden A-frames that are used to display the artworks.
'They are really good exhibitions,' says Emma. 'There's a great deal of talent there. And the group are very proficient with the practicalities; they don't need me to show them how to put on an exhibition, we all help equally.' There are three or four Masonic Art Group meetings a year, and while it's the chairman's responsibility to identify and contact potential venues, Phill says that with several exhibitions under their belt, the group now moves as a 'well-oiled machine'.
For many of the members, one of the benefits of the group is that the exhibitions give the public a chance to visit lodges and learn about Freemasonry. 'People who are walking past can come in,' says Phill, who is a member of Unity Lodge, No. 1332. 'They may have never been inside a lodge, they may not even know what one is, so we can tell them what we do and show them around the temple. People are very interested in the history of masons and the buildings.'
Emma believes that the fact that each lodge is different attracts people. 'The public gets to see a free exhibition and to look inside a lodge. Then the Freemasons are on hand to discuss what masonry is about and which charities we are raising money for, and people can also look at the art.'
For Cyril, showing the friendly face of Freemasonry was his principle motivation in forming the group. 'It wasn't just the money we'd raise, it was to show we are normal people, we like painting and we like showing it to everyone.' Phill believes that the group broadens the masonic experience for members. 'We get to meet other masons and see different sides of each other,' he says. Keith agrees: 'It's wonderful seeing these old lodges. Parts of Gandy Street in Exeter go back to the 14th century.'
'We're still a small group. We want to raise the profile, encouraging other people to do the same.' Phill Mitchell
Into the groove
Many of the members are retired and find time for painting between their other activities, including volunteering and masonic responsibilities. The art group fits neatly into this groove, bringing together charity work and the promotion of Freemasonry. For Keith, the group allows him to combine masonry with his artistic skills. 'I was in the ambulance service for 32 years but before that I trained as a carpenter,' he says. 'I bought myself a wood-turning lathe and one of my first projects was turning pens, using all types of wood. I gave a lot away but I also sold some to masons after putting masonic clips on them – the square and compasses, things like that.'
Phill is also interested in the symbolism of masonry and plans to paint some of these elements. 'I like the fact everything has an allegorical meaning,' he says. 'The way we attach meaning to working tools – trowels, squares, compasses. Each degree is represented by different symbols and I've painted a first degree tracing board. That's something that interests me.'
Looking forward, the hope is that other areas of Devon will get their own groups together. 'We can't travel all over the county, but we think it's a nice concept and it would be great to see others take it up,' says Keith. Phill agrees, keen to expand into Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset: 'We're still a small, Provincial group and we want to raise the profile, hopefully encouraging other people to do the same. If they are interested we are more than happy to offer advice.' And what about exhibiting in London? 'We haven't thought about that at all,' laughs Phill.
'We would need to get a lot more A-frames first!'
£5k donated to Devon Community Foundation
Vital help for vulnerable
The Devon Community Foundation has received £5,000 from local masons to help people in need across the county. Devon PGM Ian Kingsbury presented the cheque and the money will be split between the Surviving Winter Appeal, which assists older and vulnerable people affected by fuel poverty, and the Foundation's Community Grants, which support frontline voluntary and community groups. The Foundation is on average three times oversubscribed for funding, so every donation can make a difference to people's lives.


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On September 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed revisions to the 1991 Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR 46 Part A), which is commonly known as the Common Rule ("Common Rule"). According to an HHS press release that accompanied the announcement, the current Common Rule regulations were developed at a time when research was predominantly conducted at universities, colleges and medical institutions, and each study generally took place at a single site. The expansion of research into new scientific disciplines, such as genomics, along with an increase in multisite studies and significant advances in technology, has highlighted the need to update the regulatory framework. Notably, a more participatory model of research has also emerged, with individuals looking for more active engagement with the research enterprise. Thus, the intent of the proposed revisions is to modernize, strengthen and make more effective the Common Rule.
Subsequently, on September 8, 2015, the HHS, along with fifteen other Federal Departments and Agencies, published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the previously announced proposed revisions to the Common Rule. The proposed revisions, when and if finalized, will have a profound impact on human research protection operations. Below is a list of the most significant proposed revisions to the Common Rule:
- Informed Consent. The NRPM proposes stricter new requirements regarding what information must be given to prospective subjects, and the manner in which it is given to them, to better assure that subjects are appropriately informed before they decide to enroll in a research study. In addition, the NPRM proposes a one-time posting requirement for clinical trial consent forms; so that anyone drafting a consent form will do so knowing that it will eventually be subject to public scrutiny.
- Secondary Research Involving Biospecimens. The NRPM proposes that, in general, informed consent will be required for the use of stored biospecimens in secondary research (for example, part of a blood sample that is left over after being drawn for clinical purposes), even if the investigator is not being given information that would enable him or her to identify the individual to whom the specimens belong. According to the NRPM, such consent could generally be obtained by means of broad consent (i.e., consent for future, unspecified research studies) to the storage and eventual research use of biospecimens.
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In my school, we have these presentations that we stand in front of the classroom and read a non fiction article under 2 minutes. One of the kids brought a letter written by Monsanto because his dad works at a cereal company and was curious about gmo's. I was sickened by this letter explaining how wonderful gmo's are and how they help so many people in the world who can't buy expensive food. Once the kid finished presenting, I stood from my chair and shouted out the truth about gmo's. My teacher was amazed at my ability to debate any situation from different perspectives, ( but I also got in trouble for being negative about a kids presentation and standing up from my seat). I have always been interested in gmo's and the thought occurred to me, why not find an article that explains the other side of the story. Then I thought of you and your blog, and your strong active hope to inform people about gmo's. I was wondering if you had any written (kid friendly) articles written by you, or in mind I could use for my presentation.
Thank you so much!"
My intelligent, talented and bright niece sent me this email last night. (She is about the same age as the girl guide in this photo wanting GMO free Girl Guide Cookies.)
Perhaps because I lived in Europe for many years I have a more global perspective on GMOs than most. Canada and the USA are the only two developed nations that don't label or ban GMOS. 64 countries in the world ban or label GMOs. GMOs are not proven safe. Prior to their release, the only experiments done were by the companies making them. 3 month-long rat studies. A rat has a two year lifespan. GMOs have not been tested for human safety. These companies have refused to release their raw data. What are they trying to hide? Every single independent, long-term study shows major cause for concern.
GMOs use millions upon millions of pounds of pesticides and herbicides to grow. They cannot grow without these chemical inputs. These chemicals are carcinogens, hormone disrupters. Worst of all we can't even avoid them in N. America since they are not labelled. Along with the chemicals, which are inextricably linked to their existence, GMOs are poisoning us and the planet.
All this to say that GMOs are not wonderful and my niece Bianca was right. However, she brings up a point that I too struggle with.
How strong a message to deliver?


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 16, 2014) -
GoviEx Uranium Inc. (GoviEx) announced today that it has filed, and received a receipt for, a final prospectus for its previously-announced initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities Commissions of Ontario and British Columbia. The prospectus qualifies for distribution between 697,674 and 2,325,581 Class A Common Shares priced at US$2.15 each, for total gross proceeds of between US$1.5 million and US$5 million.
GoviEx has applied to list its Class A Common Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (assuming successful completion of the IPO). As stated in the prospectus, GoviEx intends to use the net proceeds of the IPO, together with existing working capital, to fund an environmental & social impact assessment as well as a pilot plant in respect of its Madaouela uranium discovery in Niger.
Upon completion of the IPO, GoviEx expects to repay a US$30 million bond held by Toshiba Corporation by the issuance of approximately 29,234,843 Class A Common Shares. GoviEx also expects, upon completion of the IPO, to convert approximately 24.5% of its 117,080,738 outstanding Class B Common Shares, which are subject to resale restrictions, into freely-trading Class A Common Shares. Both of these transactions are described more fully in the prospectus.
GoviEx has engaged Salman Partners Inc. of Vancouver to act as the agent for the IPO and will pay a commission of up to 4% of the IPO's gross proceeds. Completion of the initial public offering is subject to and conditional upon the receipt of all necessary approvals, including regulatory approvals.
The prospectus and other material documents related to the IPO are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
This news release is not an offer of the Class A Common Shares for sale in the United States. The Class A Common Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements thereof. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About GoviEx
GoviEx Uranium Inc. is a mineral resources company incorporated in British Columbia focused on the exploration and development of uranium properties. The company's principal objective is to become a significant uranium producer through the continued exploration and development of its Madaouela Project and its other uranium properties in Niger.
More information on GoviEx is available at www.goviex.com.
Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed here and elsewhere in the company's periodic filings. When used in this document, the words such as "could," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "potential," "should" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Information provided in this document is necessarily summarized and may not contain all available material information.
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A few days earlier, it was decided that if Eastenders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale et al, could have Christmas specials then Greetham Valley should have one too! So thirty two hardy, dedicated souls turned up to play in an Order of Merit Christmas Special on a day when the climate was as different to New Year's Day as chalk and cheese. The weather in Rutland that day was as cold as it could be without actually having a layer of frost. The wind was howling in excess of 40 miles an hour and if you add in quite heavy rain, conditions could all be described as more than a little miserable. However, it was just after Christmas and most people were just glad to get out of the house, the shopping and the washing up and into the fresh air.
Some players did struggle in the inclement conditions but winner John Sparks seemed to take it all in his stride and came in with the top score on the day of 39 points. The ever dependable Graham Smith took second spot on countback from Peter Bagshaw, both scoring 38 points. Fourth and fifth were also decided on countback, Steve Anderson took fourth from Andrew Queen, they both scored 37 points. The final place was taken by Ian Cunningham with 36 points.
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In order to combat distracted driving, car manufacturers have begun outfitting their vehicles with voice-activated infotainment systems. But do these systems really protect us from distracted driving?
Well, according to a recent report from AAA, there's certainly room for improvement. Ultimately, they concluded that:
"Common voice tasks are generally more demanding than natural conversations, listening to the radio, or listening to a book on tape."
Some relevant tidbits:
- The accuracy of the voice recognition significantly impacts the level of distraction. Low accuracy = high distraction.
- Composing outgoing text messages and e-mails via voice was more distracting than using the system to listen to incoming messages.
- The voice quality of the system had no impact on distraction — natural and synthetic voices were equally distracting.
I was also interested to learn that these systems aren't all created equally. Indeed, Toyota's Entune system was judged to be the least distracting of all systems tested, at least when it comes to simple tasks like radio tuning and voice dialing. In contrast, Chevy's MyLink was the most distracting.
They also separately assessed Apple's Siri for tasks like using social media, sending text messages, and updating your calendar. And guess what? They found it to be quite distracting. This wasn't very surprising given the tasks they undertook, but it also suggests that CarPlay won't be a cure-all.
My thoughts
I'm not particularly surprised about their overall findings, though I would have liked to have seen them do more. For example, while it might be distracting to change the radio station or dictate a text message, how does the distraction level compare to doing these tasks by hand?
I am, however, surprised that the Entune system performed so well, as I have found the voice commands to be quite frustrating. That being said, I don't usually use it for simple tasks. Rather, I've mostly tried using it to do things like setting a GPS destination while en route.
In case you weren't aware, once your Highlander is in motion, you're locked out of changing GPS-related settings by hand. Instead, you're required to use voice commands. And let's just say that the voice recognition on this front is… Hmmm, how shall I put this? Not so good.
At the very least, I wish Toyota would enable the GPS touchscreen when there's a passenger in the front seat. It would be far less distracting to have my wife set a destination manually vs. having either one of us struggle through the voice-activated system.
What do you think? Are voice-command systems a step in the right direction? Or do they simply encourage drivers to engage in activities that might take their attention off the road? Either way, is Toyota's Entune as good as the results of this study suggest?


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Speaker: Speech by The Ambassador for Women and Girls, Natasha Stott Despoja (check against delivery)
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices, Sydney
25 August 2014
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation.
I also acknowledge tonight's host, Wayne Spanner, Managing Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright, and the person who is responsible for bringing us all together tonight, Farah Mohamed, CEO of the G(irls)20.
As Australia's Ambassador for Women and Girls, I'm privileged to meet incredible women from around the world on a regular basis.
But I'm always particularly pleased when my role allows me to meet with my equally important set of stakeholders: girls.
Being here this evening with the delegates to the G(irls)20 - and their supporters - reassures me that I am not alone in my long-held ambition for women and girls to be equal members in society.
Equally engaged in leadership and decision-making.
Equally engaged in economic life.
Sometimes I need that reassurance.
Despite progress over the past few decades, we know that many girls around the world are still faced with a very grim reality.
65 million girls across the world are out of school, and globally one in five girls of lower secondary school age is out of school
Every year, 10 million girls are forced or coerced into marriage - that's another girl every three seconds.
One in three girls in the developing world is married by the age of 18 and one in seven marries before they reach the age of 15
The leading cause of death for young women aged 15-19 in developing countries is pregnancy—a girl in Southern Sudan is more likely to die in child birth than she is to finish primary school.
150 million girls (and 73 million boys) under the age of 18 have
experienced rape or other forms of sexual violence.
There are compelling reasons to focus on the lives of women and girls in order to address these challenges facing entire communities.
But we also know that an extra year of a mother's schooling cuts infant mortality by 15-25 per cent.
An increase of only one per cent in girls' secondary education attendance adds 0.3 per cent to a country's GDP.
In fact, the recently released 2014 UN Human Development Report described educating women as 'the closest thing to a silver bullet in human development'.
And a statistic that I am sure you are familiar with, and one that was at the heart of discussions at the APEC Women and the Economy Forum which I attended in Beijing in May this year: according to the UN, limits on women's participation in the workforce across the Asia Pacific region costs the economy an estimated US $89 billion every year.
I'm glad Australia has recognised the unique challenges and opportunities facing women and girls around the world, and has made gender equality and women's empowerment a priority in its foreign policy and overseas aid program.
We're focusing our efforts on three areas where change will make a significant and lasting impact for women and girls: women's leadership (including in politics, close to my heart), women's economic empowerment, and ending violence against women.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has set a target requiring that at least 80 per cent of aid investments, regardless of their objectives, effectively address gender equality issues in their implementation.
In July, I saw the results of our aid investment when I hosted the Pacific Women Policy Makers Dialogue in Tonga – a program supported by Australia's ten-year, A$320 million Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development initiative.
Less than four per cent of parliamentarians across the Pacific are women, compared to a 20 per cent global average.
Through this initiative, we are aiming to improve political, economic and social opportunities for Pacific women.
We are working with women leaders in the region and aiming to increase the numbers and effectiveness of women in decision-making roles at all levels.
At the dialogue, I once again witnessed the huge reservoir of talent and energy in our women leaders that we are so far failing to access.
I see that same talent and energy here today in the delegates to the G(irls)20.
In key respects, the G(irls)20 has much in common with the G20. You represent the G20 countries and regions, and have come together to debate and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our world, through an economics lens.
But, I suspect that your personal stories and experiences as young women leaders are likely to be very different from those of your G20 counterparts.
That is the incredible value of a forum like the G(irls)20.
It is the value of your efforts as leaders in your own communities, which extend well beyond this event.
No country or community, regardless of its circumstances, can reach its full potential while drawing on the ideas and talent of only half its population.
This is something that the G20 economies have begun to recognise, with many countries looking at ways to increase women's workforce participation as a way to achieve economic growth.
The range of policies being considered cover: greater access to child care, women-friendly workplaces, tax concessions to help women return to the workforce, support for part-time employment and enhanced parental leave.
Australia's G20 agenda puts women at the forefront of financial inclusion, responding to the specific challenges faced by women when they access financial services and learn about financial matters. A new Women's SME Finance Hub has been created to share information on financing women owned businesses
This is welcome progress.
In this role, I often talk about 'empowerment'.
To me, empowerment is firstly to give someone the tools and information to form views on how to improve the world around them.
It's then to listen closely to what that person has to say.
My message to you is that your community needs you to be engaged in leadership and decision-making.
Your voice is welcome – it is essential – in our public life.
My message to our private sector colleagues here tonight is to look around you.
From my research into the G20, I understand that reliable energy supplies are a focus this year.
I can't think of a more promising, untapped energy source than the world's young women.
I welcome the addition of the G(irls)20 voice to the G20 conversation.
I encourage all G(irls)20 delegates to seize every opportunity to seek information, to speak up, to be a leader.
I don't think this group of young women needs to be reminded that leadership is not limited to those in formal positions of power. Leadership is a mindset: that you, and your actions, can make a difference.
A real and lasting improvement to the lives of women and girls requires us all to be leaders – within our families, with friends, in workplaces and our communities.
I know you're already stepping up to that challenge.


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July 24, 2013
The modern science belief as to the existence of neutrons in atomic nuclei is wrong. Atomic nuclei contain only protons. The so called "free" neutrons that one does not have to mix up with non existing neutrons of atomic nuclei are created resulting reactions of heavy atoms' nuclei fission; their existence is nondurable; and their generation is a result of adjoining free electrons to the released by the nuclear fission protons under the action of ethereal pressure, or in other words of "strong interaction" forces. Free neutron is a structure composed with a proton engirdled upon its equator with a neck‐lace of 137 electrons. The free neutron is rotating with an increasing velocity around its proper axis perpendicular to the plane containing the electrons' neck‐lace. Due to the said rotation free neutron represents an axial magnet and has its proper angular and magnetic moments. Due to its accelerating rotation the free neutron under the action of eccentric forces soon after its generation disintegrates to its components by a process scientifically named β‐decay. The profile screening projection area of a free neutron is by 2.294 electron screening projections areas more than the screening projection area of a proton, which makes 91% of the scientifically found mass difference between neutron and proton.


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