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How the Test Works
1. Is ConnectMyDNA™ an ancestry test?
NO, ConnectMyDNA™ is not an ancestry test. ConnectMyDNA™ utilizes current databases that represent the modern world population structure. ConnectMyDNA™ provides you with a Gene Ring™ and the populations with which you share the most similarity.
2. So why would I take the ConnectMyDNA™ test?
We know that over 99% of human DNA is identical. It's less than 1% of our DNA that makes us unique; that tells us what our physical characteristics are like. We know that in some way we are all connected as human beings. One theory of human evolution is that over the course of centuries and millennia humans began a migration pattern that took them from regions in Africa into Asia through Europe and into North and South America. Even as recent as the 20th Century (1918-1998) human migration continues therefore changing the face of global populations.
Genetic traces of people from these regions survived within tiny fragments of our DNA. ConnectMyDNA™ uses a genetics population equation to calculate what fragments of these DNA particles exists within us and to what extent they share some similarity to the same fragments in populations across the globe.
The formula used is known in the scientific community as the Hardy Weinberg Equation. We do not look at ancestry. We look at what similarities or tiny fragments of these 13 markers contain similarities to population groups around the world. Knowing that the human population was evolving and reproducing as it migrated into new part of the globe, it is not such a far-fetched idea that we may have something in common with a population from Uganda or Brazil or even Australia.
Step back and look at humans in terms of where we started millions of years ago and where we are today. Everything has changed and yet something very fundamental deep within us remains the same … something that connects all of us and makes us unique and unlike any other living species on the globe. Our DNA.
3. What test is available for me to discover more about my ancestry?
There are a number of different types of DNA tests that can provide information about your ancestry. If you are interested in learning more information on family tree records, go to www.findmypast.com.
4. Is this kit valid in courts and with governments?
The sample collection for this test is not considered "chain of custody" since the there is no proof of the integrity of the sample and the test would not be appropriate for Court.
5. What can I expect to receive when my results are ready?
Once your sample has been processed, we will email you to let you know you can log into the members area to view your results. In the members area you will be able to view various things; Your Gene Ring™, which is a representation of your 13 DNA markers, your top country connection for the regions you selected when you purchased ConnectMyDNA™ your Allele Values, various connection statistics and access to the live discussions. The results can be downloaded so you can print, share and compare your results with friends and family.
6. How do I supply my DNA?
After you place your order, we ship to you a special DNA sample collection kit that includes cotton tipped swabs and instructions on how to use them to extract cheek cells from your mouth. The procedure is painless and only takes a few minutes to do.
7. How is the Baseline DNA sampling in your database, to compare my DNA, gathered? Do you just send out requests to local people living in the area and call that your baseline data?
The countries represented in the databases generated the databases used in ConnectMyDNA™ locally. Most of these databases were published in peer reviewed scientific articles and thus were constructed properly. A typical database will contain the DNA test results from unrelated individuals and databases used are of sufficient size to provide statistically significant calculations when determining the frequency of occurrence of the individual alleles (alternate forms of the gene or DNA) in the population." Please see our explanation of Population Genetics.
8. The sample of the DNA that you have can supply everything about a person, what information are you culling from this test and not releasing to the owner?
The DNA sample is tested only at the locations to generate the DNA Profile, which provides no information about the person regarding physical characteristics or genetic abnormalities.
9. How many people are in the database? My country of relationship could change as the amount of people in the database changes, right?
There are a scientifically significant number of data points in the databases used for ConnectMyDNA™. If more data points were added to a country's database, it may change the ranking of the country, but not necessarily. If the original database correctly captured the frequencies of alleles in the population, additional data should not significantly change the allele frequencies, but will lower the variance in calculations.
How the Gene Ring™ Works
1. What is the Gene Ring™?
Your Gene Ring™ is a graphic representation of your genetic markers at the 13 locations analyzed. The position of each of the green segments in the concentric rings of the circle represents your actual genetic markers. An STR (Short Tandem Repeat), DNA analysis was performed and at each location (locus) examined; one or two numbers were detected. The numbers represent the number of repeat units present and are referred to as alleles (alternate forms of a gene). You obtained your unique set of alleles from your biological parents. The actual values from your DNA are provided along with a diagram of the chromosomal location of each of the locations examined. The combination of alleles represents your unique DNA Profile. This is why DNA testing is so accurate and reliable in determining biological relationships and for forensic analysis.
2. How did you create the Gene Ring™?
Using a sophisticated proprietary algorithm, we converted your DNA genetic marker information into a Gene Ring™—a graphic DNA signature that represents your unique genetic code.
3. What do the green bars on my Gene Ring™ represent?
Your Gene Ring™ represents your unique DNA signature. Your Gene Ring™ is composed of concentric circles. Each circle represents a different location in the DNA known as a genetic marker. These are the same genetic markers used in forensic identification. The green bars represent your specific DNA signature (alleles).
4. What can I do with my Gene Ring™?
You can use your Gene Ring™ as your personal badge anywhere you'd like—on your business card, email signature, or you can even create a cool T-shirt! We also provide you with an e-poster showcasing your Gene Ring™ and your Country Connection. You can share your Gene Ring™ on Facebook using our social network functions. Compare your Gene Ring™ with your friends and family to see your similarities and differences! You can download your Gene Ring™ image in different resolutions, depending on your purposes (print, web, and others).
5. Does my Gene Ring™ contain sensitive information about me?
NO. Your Gene Ring™ does not contain any genetic information regarding health or predisposition to disease.
6. Can others "decode" my genetic information from my Gene Ring™?
NO. The Gene Ring™ graphic is generated using a proprietary technology stored in a secure database.
7. Do I need to take into account migration of groups to understand the results better?
Migration patterns can certainly affect the country associations made by ConnectMyDNA™. The databases used in the calculations are derived from current populations within the last 10 years. Migration can affect the frequency of the genetic markers within a population. You can also view our blog to learn more.
8. Can you please explain Population Genetics?
Population Genetics is a branch of genetics that focuses on how frequently genes occur in a population and once determined, how frequently combinations of genes (genotypes) should occur. For example, if a gene has two forms (alleles) in a population, they can be referred to as x and y. Allele x is found at a frequency of 10% in the population while allele y is found at a frequency of 90% (total adds up to 100%). A different population may have the same two alleles, but their frequencies may be different. Since each person contains two copies of a gene, one from each biological parent, there are three possible genotypes; x/x, x/y, and y/y. These three genotypes will occur in a frequency proportional to the individual allele frequencies and can be calculated using a standard Population Genetics equation known as the Hardy-Weinberg Equation. In this case the three genotypes are expected to occur at a frequency of: x/x is (0.1 x 0.1) = 1%; x/y is (2 x 0.1 x 0.9) = 18%; y/y = (0.9 x 0.9) = 81%.
ConnectMyDNA™ uses these principles in providing information about the population groups you share the most statistical similarity. Since the markers used to generate your unique DNA profile are weakly affiliated with ancestry, your connection will likely not match your expectations in terms of ancestry.
How the Country Connection Works
1. How did you arrive at my Top Country Match or Connection?
The results are segregated in five specific regions of the world. You can compare your personal DNA results to these specific regions and view the similarities you share.
2. What is the significance of my Top Country Match/Connection?
We look at what similarities or tiny fragments of these 13 markers contain similarities to population groups around the world. Your Top Country Connection is the country that statistically you share the most similarity with when comparing these 13 markers. Each region will provide you with the country that shares the most similarities to your 13 markers to the least similar.
3. If I visited my top country today, would my Gene Ring™ be similar to this country's current population?
It is likely that your Gene Ring™ would be more similar to your top country's population compared to the populations of other countries.
4. What information is available to me about my country connections?
Your country connections are calculated based on the frequency (statistical likelihood) that the specific DNA markers in your Gene Ring™ are represented in each of the countries on the list. You can now view statistical data on these countries and also how your results compare to each of the countries and also participate in live discussions about ConnectMyDNA™. Additional information on each country will be made available to the members over the coming months.
5. Can I share my results with my friends and family?
Absolutely. We encourage it. This is meant to be fun and something that you would want to share with your friends on FaceBook and Twitter. And don't worry, no one is going to be able to look at your results or your gene Ring™ and collect any personal information about you. We've designed this to be fun and secure in every way.
6. What is the likelihood of native countrymen having any matching DNA markers if relatives don't?
Genetic markers and genes are often used interchangeably. A gene performs a certain function, i.e. codes for an enzyme that is necessary in a metabolic pathway. Although everyone has the enzyme, the enzyme may perform better in some people than in other people. This can be due to the composition of the building blocks that make up the enzyme (amino acids), which are due to differences in the DNA code (nucleotides). The different forms of the DNA code for the gene are referred to as alleles. Thus, every one may have the gene that performs a certain required function, but may have different alleles of that gene. The genetic markers used for identification are not coding genes, so their function, if there is one, is not known. However, there are many forms that can occur in the human population for these markers (highly polymorphic), which make them ideal for identification.
People will share common DNA alleles because they are common in the population or because they are biologically inherited. Calculations using population genetic principles are used to determine the statistical strength of matching alleles for the biological relationship in question. Since the inheritance of alleles biologically is random (half of the time an allele is passed to an offspring, half of the time not), at any locus, other than first-degree relatives (i.e. father - child), individuals may or may not share an allele. Individuals with a common ethnic background are statistically more likely to share common alleles.
7. How was your selection of the countries and the databases for these countries amassed?
The databases used for ConnectMyDNA™ were selected to be representative of the world population. The choice of which databases to include was in some cases a practical issue since some countries do not have a database while other countries use different loci than those used for ConnectMyDNA™. We then incorporated a population genetics equation known as the Hardy-Weinberg Equation to calculate the frequency of occurrence of your profile in each of the 89 populations. The populations that produced the best match are listed. This does not mean that you or any of your relatives are from those countries, since ConnectMyDNA™ is not an ancestry test. We hope the associations we listed are of interest and may foster a greater understanding of the nature of human kind and how closely we are all connected.
Ordering Questions
1. Once I have submitted my order, what happens next?
Once you've collected your DNA sample and returned it to us in the pre-paid postage envelope, please allow 3 to 4 weeks from the time you place your DNA samples in the mail until you receive your results. This will allow time for mailing, processing, and testing of your samples.
As soon as we have completed the analysis you will receive an email indicating you can go online to retrieve your results in the secure members area. We have included a video tutorial to help you on the results page and explain what you see.
2. How do you redeem kits using a promo code or discount coupon?
1) Visit www.connectmydna.com and click the green "Order" button
2) Enter your COUPON/voucher number in the "Coupon / Promo Code" box and select green "Apply Coupon Now" button BEFORE moving forward on the page.
3) Enter shipping information and complete purchase
* System can only process one order at a time. If redeeming more than one voucher, repeat process above and submit separate order.
3. Can the CMD kit be shipped overseas?
The kits can be shipped overseas to Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Also, kits can be shipped to Canada.
4. Is there a way to correct my e-mail address entered incorrectly?
Please contact us through the Contact Us page about this issue and provide us with detailed information so we can look up your account and correct the problem.
5. I purchased a discount voucher and was charged the full amount?
Please contact us through the Contact Us page about this issue and provide us with detailed information so we can look up your account and correct the problem. Please include your voucher number. To avoid this issue in the future, please follow the steps outline in question #2 above on how to redeem coupon/vouchers.
6. How do you fix kits purchased under the wrong name?
Please contact us through the Contact Us page about this issue and provide us with detailed information so we can look up your account and correct the problem.
7. Will I receive confirmation of my purchase?
Yes. You will see a thank you page outlining the 'Next Steps' and you will also get an confirmation email after your transaction has been processed. Please allow 24 hours for us to process your transaction.
8. What is my order status?
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks from the time you place your DNA samples in the mail until you receive your results. This will allow time for mailing, processing, and testing of your samples. You may log in through the members area to see if your results are ready at any time. You will get an email once your results are ready letting you know you can log into the member's area and retrieve your results.
9. Is this DNA information you are gathering stored, submitted or sold to any sort of Master Data base or a company that has a database of this sort?
The DNA data generated in the test is used only to generate the report provided to the client and is purged from the system once the testing is completed and the report released. The DNA information is not submitted or sold to any company or organization.
10. What is done with the results and raw data that you have on each person once this information is determined and presented to the owner?
Once the testing is completed and the results provided to the client, all data is purged from our system.
11. Do you sell this information or any parts of this information to third parties?
We DO NOT sell any of the information obtained for the testing to any third parties.
12. Do you compile additional information from the DNA sample not presented to the owner and create data to sell to third parties?
We do not test the DNA for additional markers other than those to generate the DNA Profile, which is provided to the client.


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Zurich, July 07, 2015. Web based business meetings that are as easy as a phone call: Effective immediately, German TeamFON, a leader in cloud based telephone systems, is offering "TeamFON Web Meeting." A trendsetting, browser based videoconferencing solution, "TeamFON Web Meeting" does not require the installation of any special software. The service comes with an intuitive interface and a variety of features such as data exchange, live presentations and screen sharing. Thanks to WebRTC technology, its encrypted direct audio and video connections provide a high degree of security. In addition to being easy to use, TeamFON's innovative service is available as an inexpensive monthly subscription or in the form of variable on-demand packages. TeamFON runs "TeamFON Web Meeting," a white-label version of Veeting Rooms, from its own secure hosting facilities in Munich.
"Since our company's beginnings in 2005, we have bet on cloud based telecommunications solutions and established ourselves as a leader in the field," Thomas Weiss, Managing Director at TeamFON, says. "Veeting Rooms with its innovative approach and use of WebRTC standards is the perfect fit for our product line. Now our clients can get together easily in virtual meetings."
Fabian Bernhard, the founder and CEO of Veeting AG, adds: "The collaboration with TeamFON underlines a strength of our product; with the white-label version of Veeting Rooms, our partners can provide an attractive web videoconferencing solution that is based on the most advanced standards. They can occupy an increasingly important segment in business communications, without having to pay for development."
About TeamFON
Advanced technology "Made in Bavaria": Founded in 2005, TeamFON is on the cutting edge of cloud based virtual telephone systems and mobile IP telephony. The "TeamSIP Centrex" solution created by TeamFON offers comprehensive Unified Communications features and also integrates with back end systems (ERP, CRM and more.) ISO 27001 certified since 2014 and a Connect magazine test winner in June 2013, TeamFON delivers excellent communication quality even with a standard Internet connection. TeamFON solutions can scale to 100,000 extensions and may include high-end IP telephones as well as personal support and individual VOIP programming. They are distributed by partners in retail, systems integrators, carriers and cloud-distributors (Acmeo.) In 2015, TeamFON was recognized for its channel partner program by the magazine Channelpartner.
For more information go to www.teamfon.com
About Veeting Rooms
Veeting Rooms is an innovative all-around solution for web-based conferences. Launched in 2014, the Swiss service provides virtual meeting rooms that offer all the tools necessary for efficient conferences, including online presentations, data exchange, whiteboards, shared screens and minutes. Thanks to our WebRTC technology, these comprehensive functions are just as userfriendly as the access to Veeting Rooms. Encrypted, highly secure audio and videoconferences are accessed directly in the browser and without the previous installation of software. Available in English and German, the service is compatible with all major PC operating systems as well as with Android for mobile. Veeting Rooms offers its clients great flexibility. The service is available on a subscription basis or in form of prepaid packages, and we provide white-labeling as well as full integration into existing software environments. No matter how — with Veeting Rooms, virtual meetings are as easy as a phone call.
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Should I Buy Used Auto Parts?
Automobiles can wear out quite fast if not taken care of. Improper maintenance of cars also adds to the speed with which their value starts depreciating. If you own a foreign car and haven't been able to maintain its condition for a good while, it is probable that it will soon start posing different kinds of problems.
There is a way to avoid such car-troubles, and it does not involve changing the car altogether. You can simply replace the faulty auto parts and your car will become as new as it was back when you bought it. Now that you know the best way to recondition your car, it brings us to a very familiar question. Should you install used car parts as a replacement? To get to a certain decision, let us go through the major pros and cons of getting used auto parts.
Pros of Used Auto Parts
Among the top most benefits of buying used car parts is the cost that you bear. Used auto parts are extremely inexpensive, and yet offer the best results. Some auto part suppliers like AA Auto Parts are have a long history of trusted parts and great reviews. Parts come with a guarantee that they are completely reconditioned to offer the best possible look and feel to the buyers. In short, with the right seller, you will be able to end up with the best used car parts to recondition your car.
Environment Friendly
Did you know that buying used car parts saves million of automobiles from winding up in landfills? Furthermore, they also lessen the amount of fuel and energy consumed to produce new cars—since you revamp your old one. In other words, by buying used auto parts, you are contributing to the betterment of the environment.
Cons of Used Auto Parts
Shorter Life
Since the parts you are buying are reconditioned and not brand new, this points to the fact that they have already been used for a certain part of their life. In other words, the lifespan of such auto parts is not as long as new ones. However, it must be kept in mind that there is only a very meager to no difference between an auto part that has been refurbished and one that is brand new.
Reliability Concerns
It is very common among people to ask if used car parts are reliable enough or not. Unfortunately, most of them are not. The fact whether a certain used auto part is reliable or unreliable highly depends upon where you get it from. If you are getting it from someplace like a trusted recycler or refurbisher you can ease your mind.
Finding it hard to get a certain used auto part for your foreign vehicle? Contact AA Auto Parts by calling us at 501-835-5209. We have all kinds of different auto for your foreign car.


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- Welcome to ponderings & profiles on inspirations & destinations, by yours truly, Shannon Flaherty.
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HUSTLE FILE #100: Clara Polito
NAME: Clara Polito OCCUPATION: Head baker and founder of Clara's Cakes, curator, high school student LOCATION: Atwater Village WHAT'S YOUR HUSTLE: I bake happiness into people's lives. The remainder consists of homeschooling, refreshing my instagram, and figuring out how I'm … Continue reading
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Chronotron to Be Ported to Game Consoles
Did you ever wonder what it would be like if one of your flash games was turned into a console game? Joe Rheaume, the developer of Chronotron, has announced that he is planning to do just that. Joe declared that a console game is in the works based on his hit flash game Chronotron. Joe will be working with Santa Cruz Games to port Chronotron onto various consoles. Santa Cruz games is an independent game development company that has created Gameboy games such as Tomb Raider Underworld, Superman Returns, and Godzilla Unleashed. Joe will be working with them closely to make sure the game lives up to it's flash counterpart.
Joe will be showing off the demo version of the game at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California. Depending on the publisher that signs the game, you could expect to see Chronotron on the DS, the Wii, or Xbox in the near future.
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In the last two years we have generated more than 500,000 NIS worth of business for our partners through the FUN in Jerusalem platform, and we expect this year to be even bigger with the launch of our newly designed website.
Join us and generate more business by listing with Fun In Jerusalem.
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Consultancy work
Prof Wadim Strielkowski is often summuned to act as an independent expert for the evaluation of national or international projects and grant schemes. Moreover, he acts as the evaluator of the accreditations and study programmes in various universities of the Russian Federation. Below, are some examples of his expert work in the recent 5 years:
2017 Independent country expert, European Commission, Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Mutual Learning Programme (Peer Review on "Joint operation groups between public agencies – an effective tool to prevent and tackle undeclared work"), Oslo, Norway, https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=89&langId=en&newsId=2851&furtherNews=yes
2016 Expert's public comment, Federal Trade Commission (USA), Consumer solar distributed generation (DG): net metering and some competition, FTC initiative on Competition and Consumer Protection Issues in the Rooftop Solar Business, Available at: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_comments/2016/08/00200-128740.pdf
2016 Independent country expert, European Commission, Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Mutual Learning Programme (Peer Review on "Labor market inclusions of international applicants and beneficiaries"), Madrid, Spain, https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=15667&langId=en
2015 External Reviewer, National Center for Public Accreditation (Russian Federation)
2015 Country expert, "The State of the Welfare State in EU anno 1992 and 20 years later", KU Leuven with the support of the European Commission and the Belgian Federal Public Service Social Security, University of Leuven, Belgium.
2014 Academic expert, Centre for Economic and Social Research (CASE), Warsaw, Poland (preparing the Czech Republic country report on regulated professions in the EU Member States), https://www.case-research.eu/en/node/57986
2014 Research expert, Centre for Eastern Studies, Warsaw, Poland, working on the report "Forecasting migration between the EU, V4 and the Eastern Europe", https://www.osw.waw.pl/sites/default/files/migration_report_0.pdf
2013 Independent country expert, European Commission, Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Mutual Learning Programme (Peer Review on "Tackling undeclared work: developing an effective system for inspection and prevention"), Prague, Czech Republic, https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=10727&langId=en
2012 Consultant, Economics Institute, Academy of sciences of the Czech Republic (grant proposals writing & work on Marie Curie grants and ESF-funded projects)
2011 Sub-contractor, Polish Institute of International Affairs (reporting and translation)
2010 Consultant, DHV Holding B.V. (evaluation of the ESF-funded Operational Programme project on supporting innovations in small business, Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade)


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A single product distributed to a group of households with a specific propensity to meet a defined set of target demographics.
1. Prior notification of distribution details and any changes to ABC
2. Product is delivered through the letterboxes of households for which there will be effective management controls
3. There will be a consistent and documented process to compile targeted distribution schedules with a known propensity index
4. You must report a continuous series of Reporting Periods
5. Each claim is audited to verify it is in accordance with the applicable Reporting Standards
1. Prior notification of distribution details and any changes to ABC
You must obtain ABC's agreement that your distribution system is capable of being compliant and verifiable to ABC standards before the distribution of the first issue for which you intend to claim free targeted distribution.
After initial agreement of the distribution system, you must, on an on-going basis, notify ABC of any significant changes to the method of distribution.
You must advise ABC, in advance, of your distribution schedule per issue.
2. Product is delivered through the letterboxes of households for which there will be effective management controls
Only distribution in the UK can be claimed.
Distribution must be made through a letterbox. For multi-residential units copies may be distributed through a communal letterbox if access to individual household letterboxes is not permitted.
If your systems and controls indicate any apparent failure in the scheduled distribution then the products affected must not be claimed.
You must keep records of the distribution schedule. For the last issue in the audit period you must provide a distribution schedule which details the addresses that you plan to deliver to. You should ensure that distribution records are available for each issue in the audit period.
The records must:
Clearly define the boundaries of the distribution area
Identify which postcodes/postcode sectors/TV regions are covered
Identify any areas within the boundaries that are not delivered to
Identify addresses that are multiple residential units
Contain instructions to identify any households within the area that are not to be delivered to
It is good practice to maintain a record of complaints of distribution failings. These can arise from a variety of sources ranging from addressees not receiving a product to discrepancies identified from your own processes. Your records should be kept in a uniform way, noting the complainant the nature of the complaint, and the actions taken, including any amendments to your claim.
You must be able to provide evidence of the number of copies of the product that have been received by the distributor, team leader or contract distributor who is engaged to deliver them to the addressees
If you use a contract distributor we will require them to have effective distribution controls and reporting in place. Scrutiny of these should be available to your auditor and ABC.
ABC must have the right to contact addresses and distributors for verification purposes.
3. There will be a consistent and documented process to compile targeted distribution schedules with a known propensity index
Your documented process, for selecting a distribution schedule of households and calculating the propensity index against the target demographics will be reviewed by ABC to ensure that it is both operating correctly and continuously.
Note: The propensity index is a value indicating the likelihood of a group of households to meet a set of target demographics. A propensity index of 100 equates to a national average. A group of households with an index of 250 means that those households are 2.5 times more likely to match the target demographics than the average household. Conversely an index of 50 means the group of households are 0.5 as likely to match the demographics compared to the average household.
The geo-demographic profiles should include the typology used and standard demographic description such as age, social grade, income, marital status, working status etc.
Households and their demographics must be sourced from identified third party sources (see guidance section for recognised lists – other lists may be added subject to application to ABC).
For the last issue in the period you must provide the schedule of households resulting from your process. Schedules for other issues, if different, must be available on request.
4. You must report a continuous series of Reporting Periods
Once we have issued the product's first ABC Certificate for a mandatory Reporting Period we must continue to issue Certificates for subsequent consecutive mandatory Reporting Periods (i.e. so there is no gap in certification) while the product remains registered. All issues distributed in a period must be reported.
The mandatory Reporting Period will either be:
12 months, 1st January to 31st December
6 months: 1st January to 30th June and 6 months, 1st July to 31st December
1 month: whole calendar months.
You can report optional shorter Reporting Periods. Optional reporting periods are whole months or any number of whole months in addition to mandatory reporting periods. Note: A month is a calendar month.
For newly registered publications only:
You can report single issues until the start of the next month.
You can report one or more consecutive optional reporting periods (i.e. there is no gap in certification) before reporting your first mandatory reporting period.
5. Each claim is audited to verify it is in accordance with the applicable Reporting Standards
The audit must be carried out by ABC Staff Auditors
Requirements in relation to the auditor and audits will be covered by the ABC Byelaws, ABC Audit Programmes and contractual arrangements.
If following an audit we identify material problems with the Return Form or Certificate then we will propose to revise the claim. If a Certificate has already been issued we will issue a revised Certificate with an Audit Report that identifies the changes. This replaces your original Certificate and must be used in its place. The process is as follows:
We will send you a letter detailing the reason/problem giving rise to the amendment.
You will have 10 working days from the receipt of this letter to provide any further information to us, or object to the revision of the claim.
If you wish to object to the revision of the claim you must do this in writing to the Director of Audit who will investigate and provide a decision within 10 working days. If the objection is to a decision by the Director of Audit or the Chief Executive then the first level of appeal will be in accordance with the Review Procedure detailed in the ABC Byelaws.
Subsequent Certificates will not be issued until we have resolved all queries on a previous audit and issued the revised Certificate, if applicable.
We publish details of Audit Reports on our website
You will report copies as follows, which will be broken out on the ABC Certificate:
The average number of products distributed, of all the issues, in the audit period.
The average propensity index of all issues (a true weighted average).
For each issue in the period:
The distribution date(s).
The number of products distributed.
The propensity index.
For the last issue in the audit period you must report;
The number of households distributed to within each geographical area. A geographical area must, as a minimum, be at TV Region level. At your option you may analyse in more detail, such as postcode or postcode sector.
The Targeting statement which describes the method of distribution and a summary of the target audience.
The Targeting Criteria statement which details the target audience.
Description of the Targeting process which details the methodology used to compile the targeted distribution schedule.
List of third party demographic data sources used.
Description of the product. e.g. type, format, pagination, editorial/advertising ratio.
Distribution methodology.
You will report whether you operate under the Mailing Preference Service or DMA Your Choice Scheme.
G2. Product is delivered through the letterboxes of households for which there will be effective management controls
The publisher is responsible for ensuring that the copies they claim have been delivered and undelivered copies are accounted for. This requires a publisher to have appropriate management controls and processes in place to ensure that this is happening.
For each publication the detail and extent of these controls and processes will vary as they should be appropriate to the type of distribution. These could include training of staff, spot checks, customer complaint handling, live monitoring of electronic distribution records etc.
These controls and processes are reviewed by ABC as part of the joining process and continuing audit of a publication. These help underpin the audit in that they form part of the consideration of risk and consequently the type and extent of audit work done.
If weaknesses in management controls are found during the audit work, the auditor will inform the distributor and the publisher of defined improvements to be implemented and a timescale to ensure copies are still eligible for ABC purposes.
Distributors: - A distributor is a named individual who is allocated a round or rounds and delivers the publication in person to the addresses.
You must keep:
A list of the names and addresses of all distributors involved in the delivery of each issue that identifies for each distributor:
The rounds they have covered
The number of copies they have delivered
The amount(s) they have been paid
The method of payment
Financial records that support individual and total payments to each distributor (for example purchase ledger records and bank statements). In addition:
Cash payments must be evidenced by a signature of the person handing the payment over (e.g. Driver, Team Leader)
Payments for leaflet deliveries and other expenses must be shown separately
Teams: - A team is two or more people who deliver the publication under the control of a Team Leader. Teams are used to deliver to a group of rounds which have not been allocated an identifiable distributor.
You must:
Verify the identity of Team Leaders
Identify for each issue those rounds delivered by teams
For each issue:
Keep a list of the names and addresses of team leaders and team members
The rounds they have covered
The total papers delivered
The amount(s) they have been paid
Have financial records (for example purchase ledger records, invoices and bank statements) that show you have paid for the team deliveries
Contract distributors: - A contract distributor is an external company that you have contracted to deliver the publication. If you use a contract distribution company that is a subsidiary or associated company of your company (or your publishing group) then this section does not apply, instead you should refer to either distributor or teams whichever is appropriate.
You must:
Retain responsibility to report the distribution figures and make sure the required records to support the distribution claim are available (whether at your offices or those of your contractor).
Be able to provide invoices from the contract distributor and evidence that these have been paid.
G3. There will be a consistent and documented process to compile targeted distribution schedules with a known propensity index
Recognised third party providers and their products / key geo-demographic segmentations are as follows:
Provider, Segmentation
Kantar Media, TGI
Experian, Mosaic
CACI, Acorn
Call Credit, Cameo
Beacon Dodsworth, People to Places
Acxiom, Personicx


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Ally Bank Foreclosure Process, Loan and Mortgage Modification Programs
People want to secure their future as early as possible. This is why it is the desire of each and every person to own a home. But before it can be possible, there are a lot of things that need to be remembered. It may be easy to think of wanting to buy a house, it is not as easy as it seems. Besides the papers and documents that should be settled, there is one thing that you need and that is a huge amount of money. House and lots do not cost cheap and you really have to pay a huge amount of money for it which is why a loan modification program will be a good option.
Ally Bank Foreclosure Assistance and Mortgage Modifications
Banks are the best financial institution that people can rely on. Whatever concerns and demands they have, the bank is willing to help them out. One bank can show how much they care for their customers. Ally Bank is a very reliable bank that will do anything just to be able to meet the demands of their customers. Lucky for those who dream of owning a home, Ally Bank understands this. They are offering loan modification packages to help people in achieving their dream. They can assist individuals who want to own or keep their dream home.
If you want to know, they also support the most recent housing plan by the US Treasury. If you have heard of the Making Home Affordable Plan, it is good news that Ally Bank supports this. Whether you want to have refinancing or loan modification program to assist you in paying your mortgages, this bank will be happy to help you out. It will not be a struggle to apply for a loan modification program anymore. As long as you want to have an easier time in owning a home, you will find that there is a bank's loan modification program for you.
When applying for a loan modification program with Ally Bank, you should remember a few things. There are a lot of other people who also want to own a home. This is why it is quite challenging to succeed in this knowing that there is a lot of competition. The best thing that one can do is to carefully write the hardship letter and make sure that it is not exaggerated. You should not delay your application for a loan modification package because as soon as you start, the faster the processing of your loan modification program application will be. Even if it seems that things are not sure, you will never know unless you try.
Contact Information:
Bank: 1-877-247-ALLY (2559)
Mail general correspondence to:
Ally Bank Customer Care
P.O. Box 951
Horsham, PA 19044


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The Fine Arts
What are the Fine Arts?
The "Fine Arts" refers to skills or things which are primarily produced for beauty, rather than utility. The products of the Fine Arts (i.e. Drama, Film, Music, Painting, and Sculpture) are mainly intended for enjoyment and contemplation. In some cases they are also combined with utility as in Architecture or Commercial Art.
How are the Fine Arts studied at Living Water College?
The Fine Arts are studied at the College by continual practice under the guidance of experienced artists and in the presence of other students. What is most unique about the Fine Arts program at Living Water College is that Art is continually influenced bya trained intellect and a cultivated spirituality. The Liberal Arts will assist artists in recognizing truth and beauty in the imitable world around them and in their own inspirations. The Living Water program aims to furnish artists with the answers they are looking for: a means by which they can comprehend their impulse to create and properly communicate this beauty to others.
In the proposed one-year Film Program, students will be immersed in the many facets of film-making. They will receive practical training in pre-production, story and script development, directing, acting, camera, lighting, and sound. Students will produce films that combine right thinking with unbounded creativity, and the product of their work will impact the society around them.
The Fine Arts at Living Water College
These studies will be carried out in the same spirit of discovering truth as the Liberal Arts but aimed toward artistic excellence. Since the Liberal Arts courses devote much time to classroom discussion and academic studies, the Fine Arts courses will focus mainly on practice and direct coaching.
In their year of study, students will apprentice with mentors in order to gain professional experience in the field of film. Mentorship will help artists gain a realistic impression of the challenges and the specific skills this art demands, meanwhile cultivating practical skills.
There are enormous benefits to working with someone who has experience in the field. A good teacher can transmit a lot of valuable information, but nothing compares to watching a teacher work, and even working with them side by side. Historically, in trades which required habitual skill, such as construction, wood carving, baking, and martial arts, years of apprenticeship was necessary in order to become qualified in the art of the task. Today, these transmitted skills are hard to find, partly because our society has become more utilitarian and transient. However, personal apprenticeship is still necessary for the artist, and Living Water College of the Arts provides the opportunity, to the degree that it is possible within a one year program.
The college will keep an updated network of organizations, companies, and individuals who are committed to accepting and training our students to work in the film field during the mentorship period. Ideally, the students will be able to choose mentors whose work coincides with their own particular interest.


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Fish seeks NYC kids to break record
Wilson athlete Mardy Fish, the no. 1 ranked American men's tennis player, accompanied by WTA Tennis World No. 11 player Andrea Petkovic of Germany, are seeking New York kids to help set the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Most people bouncing a tennis ball on a tennis racquet in one location." The record-breaking attempt, sponsored by Wilson, will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., courts P10-15 near the boardwalk.
The current Guinness Record is for 383 people, a feat set in England in 2006.
The first 500 kids to participate will receive a free Wilson junior racquet and can of balls as part of the tennis manufacturer's efforts to encourage more youth to participate in tennis, according to Mike Steck, Wilson Racquet Global Director of Marketing.
Fish and Petkovic are encouraging kids to get fit and get into sport. One of the first things players learn when starting tennis is to bounce the ball on their racquet and the Guinness World Record attempt will have players of all ages doing just that. The first 500 kids to participate in the world record attempt will receive a free Wilson junior racquet and a can of tennis balls so they can get started in this lifetime sport immediately.
Tennis champions Mardy Fish and Andrea Petkovic, and Wilson, the official ball of the U.S. Open Grand Slam tournament.
Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Courts P10-15 near the boardwalk
Guinness Attempt to break the record for "Most people bouncing a tennis ball on a tennis racquet in one location."
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Catalina Ventura School
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New Parent Digital Citizenship Classes Added!
Three new classes about Parent Digital Citizenship have been added to our schedule! It is manditory that parents attend ONE of the class times. The new class times are:
Thursday, September 5th from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
Thursday, September 12th from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
Thursday, Spetember 19th from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
You may sign up for the class by using your browser! The address is https://www.shorturl.at/vINS4
Or scan the QR CODE below.
Save the Date! VILS/Catalina iPad Roll Out Date
Catalina Ventura Elementary School
5th - 8th Grade Students
Verizon Digital Learning School: Parent Digital Citizenship Classes & iPad Student Rollout
Location: Catalina Ventura Elementary School
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
In preparation for the Student iPad Rollout, the following requirements must be met by all parents / guardians of each student enrolled at Catalina Ventura School :
1. All Parents/Guardians must complete the REQUIRED Parent Digital Citizenship (PDC) Class prior to students receiving their iPad at Student Rollout on September 25th.
2. Parents must complete the REQUIRED Verizon Paperwork at the PDC Class that you attend.
3. Pay the REQUIRED $5.00 Technology Fee for student iPad.
4. Join your student at our Student Rollout Event on September 25th in our MPR!
Parent Digital Citizenship Classes
Two sessions on each night will be offered- please plan to attend one of these sessions.
- Thursday, August 29th
1st session: 4:00-4:45 OR 2nd session 5:00-5:45
- Thursday, September 5th
1st session: 4:00-4:45 OR 2nd session 5:00-5:45
- Thursday, September 12th
1st session: 4:00-4:45 OR 2nd session 5:00-5:45
- Thursday, September 19th
1st session: 4:00-4:45 OR 2nd session 5:00-5:45
Verizon iPad Student & Family Information
We are so excited that Catalina has been selected to become a Verizon Innovative Learners (VILS) School - Below, we have given you some information regarding the program and what is to be expected.
Our roll-out of student iPads is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2019. At the roll-out, students who have earned the Fast Pass (this will be given to the students once all requirements have been met) will have immediate access to their device on the day of the roll-out. Students who have not earned a Fast Pass will need to be in attendance with their parents to complete all required AESD and Verizon paperwork along with fee payment prior to receiving their device.
Students will be taking their devices home with them and MUST make it a habit to connect to Wi-Fi. Students should use a public Wi-Fi as much as possible, or use the 5G LTE wireless data provided by Verizon Wireless. CONSERVE your monthly data plan and use Wi-Fi as often as possible. At Catalina Ventura, students will use AESD's Wi-Fi.
Parent Digital Citizenship (PDC) Classes will be available during the month of August and September. The class will cover topics such as general use and management of the devices, ways to enhance learning, and family productivity. Taking these face-to-face PDC Classes is an expectation for ALL parents/guardians.
Cases will be provided to the students for their tablets. These cases are NOT to be removed. Students will also receive a charging block, a charging cable, and a Verizon drawstring bag. At the end of the year, students MUST return the encased iPad, the charging block, and the charging cable. The drawstring bag will belong to the student. Families can feel free to buy other accessories for their student to use as well. Students MUST get in the habit of charging their iPads at home every night and carrying their iPad in the Verizon drawstring bag or other backpack. Students should leave their charging block and charging cable at home each day.
We recommend that all families create a charging station in their living or dining room. This way it becomes a routine process for the iPad to be charged when necessary. We also recommend that students NOT take their tablets into their bedrooms at night. Families need to create boundaries for the use of their student's device.
Every family must pay a $5 yearly technology insurance fee. This fee will cover any sort of minor damage that could occur both in and out of school. This annual fee of $5.00 is for ALL families and must be paid BEFORE the student can be issued the device. Families are encouraged to pay this fee when they attend the Parent Digital Class in order to expedite picking up your student's iPad on the roll-out day.
Students are expected to use the tablets in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policies and Student Expectations provided by AESD and VILS. Any inappropriate use of the tablets will be dealt with in a manner similar to any other inappropriate behavior according to student expectations. All students will have taken the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Course in school prior to the rollout. Students will be made aware of all expectations. Use of the iPads may also be restricted if the behavior merits this type of consequence. Please see Alhambra's Student Technology Expectations for more details.
It is essential to remember that this device is a learning tool not a toy. Any family member or friend may use the device, however the student assigned to the device assumes any and all responsibility for his/her device when sharing with others.
Parent Digital Citizenship (PDC) Classes
Attending ONE PDC Class is required for EVERY parent/guardian. We must ALL be on the same page with being good digital citizens. PDC Classes will be held in our library and offered throughout August and September. Attending the PDC will expedite picking up your student's iPad on the roll-out day. For additional information, please feel free to contact me at email@example.com or Rod Brashear at email@example.com
We want to thank you in advance for supporting your child. We look forward to becoming a strong digital learning community together!
Parent / Student Handbook 2018-2019
The 2018-2019 Student & Parent Handbook is now available for download! It can be found under the "Parents" tab above, by clicking on "Parent/Student Handbook" in the directory.
Students on the Red Carpet 2018-2019
Watch the video above to see highlights from our first day of the 2018-2019 school year. We are so excited to educate your children this year!
"Catalina's Vision is to provide a safe collaborative educational environment, individualized for the whole child." We will strive to attain our vision.


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Farewell! Angel of Death. My dark, heavy companion and I have split ways, for awhile any ways. I am confident, we'll see each other soon enough.
So with this respite, I have decided to purchase a T@G trailer. Here's a pic of my RIG. (Isn't ironic after purging a ton and half of possessions I go and buy something else).
|desperate to paint
So my first 'shake down' was traveling to the Grand Isle State Park Vermont to camp with my very good friends, Mary and Jan. This area is known as the Lake Champlain Islands.
Everything went great except the weather. It rained every day except for my travel day. Starting an evening camp fire began an hour and half before an enjoyable fire could be sustained.
Presently I'm drying and wringing out. Otherwise the trailer and car performed beautifully… and so did I.
I mostly sketched from the back of car and sometimes from the front seat with wipers on.
One outing, when I heard thunder over my shoulders and saw the thickening clouds I began hurrying to pack up my painting gear. At the same time four rugged fishermen (you know, the ones in camouflage rain gear) landed their boat and asked, weren't they pretty enough for me to paint.
Hee hee! 'Maybe next time but now let's get the heck out of here.'


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Recycling Centre Van Permit Scheme
Permits for residents whose main vehicle is a van or another commercial type vehicle
To stop trade and commercial waste being illegally deposited at our recycling centres, we've introduced a permit scheme for vans and commercial type vehicles. This is different to the residents permit sent to households in our district.
Making an Application
You can apply for a permit online.
You'll need to provide some copies of paperwork to send with your completed application:
- your latest Council Tax bill
- V5/V5C (vehicle registration certificate inside page showing the vehicle and registered keeper's details)
The easiest way to send us copies of your paperwork is to photograph them with your smartphone, and upload them to the form. We can accept scanned copies too.
Alternatively you can .
Please note it could take up to 10 working days to receive a response to your application.
Why is this information important?
The Commercial Type Vehicle Permits are vehicle registration-specific. This registration is linked to the address for which you pay your Council Tax, so we need to check that this is correct before we can issue a permit. Permits for commercial type vehicles will expire after two years and are subject to the permit scheme Terms and Conditions. [142kb]
For a list of vehicle restrictions, and advice on commercial permits, please read the scheme User Guide [3Mb].
Commercial Type Vehicles
Commercial type vehicles are defined as those that meet one or more of the following descriptions:
- are designed to carry goods
- have no rear windows (this means rear windows which are side-facing)
- have no rear seats
- have an open back
- have a back which is separate to the main cab area
- are a car-derived van
- have any company sign writing or livery (this includes cars)
If the only vehicle you have registered at your home address fits one or more of the descriptions above as a commercial type vehicle, and you have no alternative mode of transport to take your household waste to a Recycling Centre, you'll need to apply online for a commercial type vehicle permit.
Hired Vans
Hired commercial vans can use our Recycling Centres, with some restrictions:
- their hire duration should be three days or less
- they need to be temporarily registered with the recycling centre for the duration of their hire
Temporary Registration
To register your hired commercial van, you'll need to complete a Household Waste Declaration Form. You can dowload the Household Waste Declaration Form [123kb] or collect and complete this form at the site office when you arrive. If you decide to download the form and complete it before you arrive, please only fill in the first part. Sections 1 - 3 need to be completed at the site office.
Whether you bring the form with you or not, you'll need to bring the following documents along to show the site staff:
- an official document which identifies you as a resident of West Berkshire (ie a utility or Council Tax bill)
- photo ID (ie a passport or drivers license)
- a copy of your hire agreement, which should include your home address


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India has surplus refining capacity, but there has been maintenance at some plants and gasoline demand has risen after a cut in diesel subsidies increased the attractiveness of petrol cars.
Gasoline imports from April to June were the highest in more than four years, official data showed.
As a result, Asia's average gasoline profit margin for refiners, or the crack, in the first seven months of 2015 was$12.60 a barrel, the highest for the period since 2009, based on Reuters data going back to the second half of 2008.
"Gasoline imports are there as we are seeing a robust growth in demand," said B. Ashok, chairman of Indian Oil Corp (IOC) , the country's biggest refiner, which undertook maintenance at its Koyali refinery from March to April.
In the first six months of the year, India's gasoline demand grew 14.17 per cent, official data showed, and trade sources expect growth this year to reach 17 per cent.
Although India still exports more gasoline than it buys, a government source said state refiners would continue importing at least until the end of this fiscal year to March 31 2016.
Higher domestic demand meant that total gasoline exports for January-June 2015 fell about 5.2 per cent to 7.2 million tonnes or 337,400 barrels per day (bpd), while imports have spiked to about 23,400 bpd from about 2,850 bpd.
For all of 2015, consultancy JBC Energy expects India's gasoline surplus to fall to around 310,000 bpd and drop below 300,000 bpd in the next few years, versus 345,000 bpd in 2014.
IOC, the key importer of gasoline, has sought almost 700,000 tonnes for March-September delivery.
State refiners also buy gasoline and diesel from private firms Reliance Industries and Essar Oil, but since they charged more for coastal supplies an IOC source said his firm had switched to imports.
Further tightening the market, has been a switch by some north Indian states to less polluting Euro IV gasoline.
IOC's Panipat refinery is only able to meet 75 per cent of demand for Euro IV, the IOC source said.
India's strong gasoline demand comes as major consumers Japan and Australia shut refining capacity and switch instead to imports.
Overall demand is also growing.
ESAI Energy research agency expects global gasoline consumption to grow by 50,000 bpd to 420,000 bpd this year.


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Angelina Jolie has given up the anti-marriage stance for her kiddies.
Do people like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, old souls as it were, even bother with something as bourgeoisie as proposing? Is an engagement ring laughable to them because they have so much money, clout, and savoir-faire? Wouldn't it take something at least as bad-ass as Frodo's ring of power to impress Angelina Jolie (crap, we just outed ourselves as dorks)?
Anywho, we've been hearing for ages that Brad Pitt doesn't want to get married until all people can get married, hence his contribution to the anti Prop 8 propaganda*. To be honest, until he ponied up the $100,000 (admittedly pocket change for him) we'd assumed that this obstacle was a red herring like wanting to become sausage king of Chicago before marrying, but his heart is in the right place. His resilience reminds us of a little film called Amazing Grace And Chuck, though with far less zeal.
After that long wind up, the pitch is: Angelina Jolie has agreed to get married… for the kids. Even being a mega-superstar does not make one's kids immune from the old wisdom that married parents are generally more stable than cohabiting (and globe-trotting unmarried) ones. According to Celebuzz, ole bee-stung lips is also going to pump the brakes a bit on her career. Like the sacrifices every single other person makes when they have kids and family, unless they're a real crybaby or a total j-hole.
We're glad that Angelina is softening a little bit as she gets older. The whole being pressured by Brad Pitt into having kids thing really worked out. Maybe there will one day be a little forgiveness for Jon Voight's foot-in-his-mouth ass. We're just a wee bit disappointed that they decided to get married for the kids instead of who really matters; the gossip writers and, so a lesser extent, the fans. Congrats, good-lookers. If you 2 can work it out, the rest of us may stand a chance too.
Also, for your infotainment, Kathy Hilton doesn't find Angelina to be as glamorous as Clint Eastwood does, per Entertainmentwise. Her ideal of glamour is, and we're not making this up, Delta Burke. We've always found the Sugarbaker women to be attractive ourselves. Way to keep it real, Kath.


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When it comes to housing, news reports from around the state trumpet something typically heard in a country music ballad: Down so long this feels like up.
For example, six cities in the St. Cloud region issued all of 11 housing permits in May, yet local industry officials said the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers was winnowing down the number of houses for sale, a precursor to more building permits.
In the Twin Cities, things got so bad that the industry is celebrating a modest drop in the percentage of distressed (or "lender-mediated") homes, which went from about 60 percent of all home sales to about 40 percent earlier this summer; the total number of such homes on the market in July dropped by 18 percent from a year earlier.
But a dark side might still be lurking. Closed sales of such houses more than doubled over this period, which industry officials also attributed to the tax credit for first-time home buyers. The program likely offers limited demand, but the supply of such homes continues to climb, rising by 9 percent over this period.
Some places do, however, appear to be on the mend. In June, Rochester housing permits returned to levels from a year earlier, and permits for all types of construction rose to their highest level in 13 months.


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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland located in the Central Belt region of the country. It hosts the most stunning historical sights and in 1995, UNESCO listed the old and new towns of Edinburgh as World Heritage Sites. With a population of approximately 450,000, Edinburgh manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. In Edinburgh, medieval palaces rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, Gothic churches with amazing museums and galleries. In 2004, Edinburgh became the first member of the UNESCO Creative Cities initiative when it was designated a City of Literature.The Scottish Highlands is the rugged northern and North-western portion of Scotland. This is the Scotland conjured up by visions of tartan, kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie and all.
The Scottish Highlands contains some of Europe's most extensive wilderness areas, some of which have been proclaimed as National Parks.York is an ancient cathedral city with a history that dates back to before Roman times.
A county in its own right, York is situated in North Yorkshire, England with some of the best-preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. As of the 2001 census, the population of York was 181,000. York is frequently the second most visited city in England after London and is, of course, famous for giving its name to the city and state of New York in the United States..
Day 1
After being introduced to your tour guide, we depart in the evening and start our journey north.
We travel by executive coach with comfortable reclining seats, toilet and full entertainment system.
Day 2
We arrive early in the morning in Edinburgh, we will stop at a service station with restaurants where full English breakfast and other options are available. We arrive early morning in Edinburgh city centre and start our coach guided tour. We visit all the main attractions including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood House, and Carlton Hill. The rest of the afternoon is free time for shopping on Princes Street. Later on, we check into the hostel in the mid afternoon to relax and freshen up.
Day 3
A full continental breakfast is provided and we depart for our optional tour to the Scottish Highlands. We visit some of the famous lochs, towns and parks such as Loch Lomond, Loch Katerine and Aberfoyle. We will also see Highland cattle and later on we will visit Stirling, the William Wallace monument, Forth Bridges and Kilmahog. We return in the evening and you have free time to enjoy the Edinburgh nightlife or relax using the hostel's facilities. If you choose not to visit the Highlands, you can enjoy a free day in Edinburgh's city centre.
Day 4
After a full continental breakfast, provided at the hostel, we get ready to depart Edinburgh. On route to York, we stop for an hour at Jedburgh Woolen Mill - a discounted shop to buy all sorts of Scottish souvenirs including whisky, tartan scarves and shortbread boxes at a better price. We also stop at the famous Borden Stone stopping for photos, arriving at York at mid afternoon.
On arrival in York, we start the tour and visit the famous Yorkminster, the Shambles and other areas of this medieval city. Later on, we will have free time for shopping and lunch.
We depart York by late afternoon and we will drive back south where we should arrive in Bournemouth by midnight.
Edinburgh tours can arrive later than 00:00hrs. Please check with your Indigo office for more specific times.
Included Highlights:
Route Map


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People may wait in excessively long lines to get a bite-sized sample at Costco, but nearly half of Americans don't take advantage of a much more important freebie.
According to a new Equifax survey, most consumers know they have access to free credit reports each year, but 42% don't seem to be capitalizing on the offer. According to the survey, 14% having never checked their credit report at all. A full 12% of participants didn't remember when they last checked their report and 16% said it had been more than a year since they had. (If you haven't checked your credit report, or it's been a while, you can view your free credit report summary, updated every 14 days, on Credit.com.)
"Reviewing your credit report regularly is a great first step when it comes to improving financial literacy," Diane Moogalian, Vice President of Operations for Equifax Personal Information Solutions, said in a press release. "Getting into this healthy financial habit may provide consumers with insight into factors that may need to be addressed and could possibly help one address identity theft."
Equifax's data is based on responses to an online survey from 1,008 American consumers in April. The margin of error is plus or minus 5%.
How Credit Reports Can Flag Identity Theft
Data breaches are extremely common now and they often lead to identity theft, which can damage both your bank account and your credit score. Because of these breaches, you may be a victim without realizing it until a lot of damage is done.
Checking your credit report on a regular basis is one of the first steps to catching errors that can come from several sources, whether from an identity thief or even lender's error. By pulling your reports from each of the three major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — you can review the records to see if they're accurate. If you see something you don't agree with, here is a guide on how to dispute errors. You can also go here to find out what to do if you are a victim of identity theft.
[Offer: If you're worried about errors on your credit reports, and you don't want to go it alone, you can hire companies – like our partner Lexington Law – to manage the credit repair process for you. Learn more about them here or call them at (844) 346-3296 for a free consultation.]
More on Credit Reports & Credit Scores:
- The Credit.com Credit Reports Learning Center
- What's a Good Credit Score?
- How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Report
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I like Dr. Monster's Scooby Doo/zombie flick remix here -- nicely in keeping with the crazy zombapocalypse dreams I had all last night (no doubt inspired by Zombieland, which we saw yesterday, and which was excellent).
'we've got some work to do now' alt. version
- Zombie-themed wedding - Boing Boing
- Zombie shooting-range targets - Boing Boing
- Animated electronic zombie head that drinks the blood that oozes ...
- Zombie jello mold - Boing Boing
- Zombie high heel shoes - Boing Boing
- Zombies Calling: snappy popcult zombie comic in the Scott Pilgrim ...
- Zombie Hello Kitty cake - Boing Boing
- Zombaritaville - song lyrics rewritten as zombie tunes - Boing Boing


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Over-the-Counter Medication to Improve Blood Circulation
Poor blood circulation can lead to sores and infections, tingling in the extremities, and even heart attack and stroke. Therefore, finding ways to improve blood circulation is important, and one of those ways is to treat the problem with over-the-counter medication.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Significance of Good Blood Circulation
Blood circulation is not just about the flow and motion of blood in our body---it is how the blood assists the different processes and systems in our body. Blood brings nourishing oxygen to the cells of the body, helping the cells stay healthy to fight off viruses and other immunological challenges.
Over-the-counter drugs can be used to improve blood circulation by thinning the blood; they also can act as anticoagulants. Thinned blood courses through the body more easily, and anticoagulant medications help keep blood from clotting.
Over-the-counter medications used to improve circulation because of their anti-blood clotting and blood thinning properties are ibuprofen and aspirin. According to MorphemeRemedies.com, garlic supplements are a natural way to improve blood circulation. Taking vitamins that have a higher dosage of iron also will help.
In addition to over-the-counter medications, there are other ways to improve blood circulation, including regular exercise, muscle massage and not smoking.
Drug interactions are possible, especially if you take several medications regularly 2. Always check with your doctor before taking over-the-counter medications or supplements along with prescription medications.
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Connor's ambition has always been to study Business. He began on an A level programme, but felt that his results at the end of his first year did not fully reflect his ability. He chose to switch to the BTEC Business course because he liked the variety of assessment methods and that he could easily track his progress. Connor flourished on the BTEC course; his dedication, self-motivation and hard work were rewarded with the highest grades possible, three Distinction Stars. In addition to his studies he was a member of the DLD Student Council and was a mentor to a younger student. Outside of college he is a keen karting driver and has competed at national level. He has secured a place at his dream university, University College London, to study Information Management for Business.
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The Tree House - click on photo above to take you to the website
This Award winning* Tree House is an unique octagonal eco building
Luxurious and bespoke, perched above the ground in an 18th Century Orchard overlooking a woodland burn, with an oak tree in its centre!
Built in 2007, the Tree House is located in the extensive and beautiful gardens of an historic country house – Kinlochlaich House, on the south facing slopes of the Appin hills. This famous Garden Centre is set amongst a 17th Century walled garden, and offers a diverse array of plants and specimens.
The Tree House is designed to be contemporary and green. Outside it has natural lime rendered walls, traditional local sourced slate roof and arched windows to complement the surrounding historic buildings. Inside it is spacious and light with the octagonal shape allowing dramatic use of lots of Scottish oak and with a whole oak tree to support the roof. The huge, open-planned living space encompasses a kitchen, sitting area and dining table, with a separate double bedroom and bathroom. Half the main room is made up with a gallery, offering a great spot for children to sleep in, or an area to gaze down on the rest of the house and appreciate the details within.
Stepping onto the decking outside will find you amongst a canopy of trees, and like the building, immersed in this enchanting private spot.
The Tree House is ideal if you are looking for something different for a special holiday, honeymoon or weekend break. It is the perfect escape for those looking for a quiet and relaxing break, an idyllic romantic retreat, or just a base for walking and exploring the local area. This well equipped property is spacious, quiet and warm, offering guests a magical and quirky experience.
The gardens boast a huge variety of specimen plants, woodland walks and seating areas, tennis court and table tennis facilities, and BBQ area.
Appin is a lovely part of Argyll and includes the picturesque village of Port Appin and Castle Stalker, the romantic castle on a rocky islet. It is close to Glencoe, for fantastic scenery, outdoor adventures and walks, and both Oban & Fort William are a short drive away.
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Public Art Program Policy
Public Art contributes to the character of a city and enhances the visual environment. It creates dialogue and engages communities in which it is found.
The Richmond Public Art Program promotes, supports and facilitates the creation of public art within the City. The aim of the Public Art Program is to create a public art collection of the highest quality through a fair and open selection process advised by independent arms-length panels of art and design professionals and community input.
The Richmond Public Art Program is contained of three documents.
The Richmond Public Art Policy was endorsed by City Council on June 23, 1997 and updated on July 27, 2010.
Public Art Program Policy 8703
The Public Art Program Administrative Procedures Manual is a resource to City staff, Private Developers and communities.
Administrative Procedures Manual
The manual outlines procedures for the creation of public art in four distinct initiatives:
- Civic Public Art Program
- Community Public Art Program
- Private Development Public Art Program
- Donation and Gifts of Artwork Program
The Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee (RPAAC) is a Council-appointed volunteer advisory committee. The Terms of Reference outlines the duties and responsibilities for committee members and how they support the Public Art Program.


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October 30th, 2015
Apologies for my lack of posts. I have been a busy bod working on new decorations for Christmas, many of which will be available at my upcoming fairs: 28th/29th November at the Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool. 5th/6th December at St George's Hall, Liverpool. I also have work on display at a Christmas Old and New art exhibition at Brockholes, Preston, which is open until January.
Christmas cat cards, which I mentioned in my previous post, are now available to purchase from my notonthehighstreet.com shop which can be found here. I have a range of beautiful Rabbit Christmas cards too, the designs of which were used upon Christmas descorations I designed and made for Harrods last Christmas.


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Poll: Should The Industry Be Doing More to Support Indigenous Australians?
For an upcoming issue of B&T Magazine, we're shining a light on the indigenous faces of the industry.
How many indigenous people are working in the industry? Could there be more? What are the leaders of the industry doing to address this?
We're keen to find out the answer to these questions and so we've compiled a short, one minute survey.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has unveiled Middle-Earth: Shadow of War game, the sequel of the highly appreciated Middle-Earth: Shadow or Mordor game launched in the fall of 2014.
The same Monolith Productions ( Blood series, No One lives Forever, F.E.A.R ) is at the helm of this new video game and the focus of the game will be on the dark alliance of the Talion and Celebrimor, who have to build an army to face Sauron.
In Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, the two characters will have a new ring of power in the attempt to fight against Sauron. Just like in the previous game, the Nemesis system is at the base of the open world game, through which procedural generated enemies remember the history of their encounters with Talion, and they respond as such. Moreover, the same system will be extended and we have to mention the Followers who will be loyal, will do treason or revenge.
The story in Middle-Earth: Shadow of War will take place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and players will meet a whole cast of characters, enemies and locations from J.R.R. Tolkien novels but the game will also include original elements. The first gameplay scenes of the new Middle-Earth: Shadow of War game will be unveiled on March 8, 2017.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War will officially arrive in stores on August 25, 2017 in versions for Xbox One, PC ( Steam and Windows 10 Store ) and PlayStation 4. The game will also support PlayStation 4 Pro as well as the future Scorpio project ( the upcoming Xbox One update which will arrive in the fall of this year ).
Middle-Earth: Shadow or War will also be included in the Xbox Play Anywhere program ( one digital purchase will activate the game on the Xbox One and on Windows 10 ).
The announcement trailer of the new game can be viewed below. You like ?


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Officials said that this is the second consecutive year in which Telenor has partnered with the Food 4 Thought Foundation and the books collected will be used to set up 10 new libraries in schools across India. Last year, around 23 libraries were set up with the books collected covering 21 government schools and two public hospitals across Haryana, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh.
KC Narendran, circle business head of Uttar Pradesh East at Telenor India, said, "Books are considered to be a child's best friend and through this campaign we aim to spread the joy of reading among children. We strongly believe that every book donated will have an impact on enhancing the literacy levels among children and shall further instill the habit of reading which is critical towards acquiring knowledge. This campaign has made accessibility of books easier for children and provides great opportunity to everyone who is willing to contribute in enhancing child education."
Reading is clearly an integral aspect of a child's learning journey and in a world dominated by technology and screens, reading is more important than ever as it is the only way for children to relax. "The 'Book for Smiles' campaign by Telenor is an attempt to spread the joy of reading by bridging the gap between the privileged and not so privileged segment of children in the country," said the company.
Madhavi Sharma, Director, Food 4 Thought Foundation, said, "Knowledge is the key to create a developed society as without the enlightened citizens, the future is bleak. Our children need a reading revolution; a revolution that we intend to fuel by giving our children an access to books. We are proud to have the support of Telenor in this journey."
In addition to their pocket friendly products, the company has been active on the social front by coming up with various awareness programmes, especially to spread awareness among the children in India. Webwise was one of the key programmes, where workshops are being conducted across schools to spread awareness among the young students on how to be safe online. 'Book for Smiles' is another initiative by Telenor to ensure that the underprivileged students in India have equal access to reading and do not see it as a luxury but their right.


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Early Access: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Client Posted
I get a weekly email from the Download Team listing all of the new products available for download. In this weeks newsletter, the Outlook Client for EA 2 Clients was posted. So if you have access to Early Access of CRM Live, it is now available. :-)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live Early Access II for Microsoft Office Outlook
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live EAII for Outlook enables access to the same data through Outlook as through Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live.
You can get these newsletters as well. Subscription Center and select the Download Notification Notifications. Well worth your time. I also find some nice little hotfixes, etc that get posted there. :-)


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The Acropolis Museum Restaurant was included in the Top 5 Museum Restaurants by the Toronto Star this week.
Undoubtedly, the 'Wow' factor of the restaurant is the panoramic view of the Acropolis and historic Athens hills. It includes a 700 sq. metre public terrace and the dishes are based on traditional Greek recipes.
For more information on the restaurant you can visit the site here.
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POST- recruitment is recruiting for one of our favourite digital agencies in Leeds, due to their continued growth, they are looking to appoint an additional Outreach and PR executive.
You'll be working within the digital PR and outreach team. Your primary duties will include finding opportunities for online press coverage across relevant external sites, tapping into journalist request databases and connecting with relevant publications and influencers.
You'll play a huge part in driving engagement with new and existing content on our brand websites through content and social media promotion, working closely with the SEO teams to help drive brands visibility.
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The Digital PR & Outreach Executive will need to be able to adeptly manage tight deadlines and prioritise work on several key accounts.
The candidate will ideally have strong experience (2-3 years) in digital marketing.
Day to day tasks include:
If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP. This vacancy is being advertised by Post Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Post Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency, visit our website for more details


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SoundSwitch, is a cutting-edge DMX lighting control software that lets users create DMX lighting displays that are played back in time with audio files when played back live in Serato DJ. It allows DJs and lighting designers the ability to sync lighting visuals with live audio seamlessly. SoundSwitch is a powerful tool that allows you to create customized lighting effects and cues along side and in time with music files. It has been designed with timeline editing tools familiar to anyone with experience using audio or graphic design software providing a user experience that is both functional and familiar. SoundSwitch gives DJs the tools to create their own lighting displays and the connection to play these back without compromising the freestyle nature of their live performance. It puts live control in the DJs hands and enables them to play any song, in any order, while their lighting remains in sync.


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Alzheimer's disease can be caused by several things such as diabetes and genetics, and some of these risk factors can't be helped. However, other risk factors can be minimized through healthy lifestyle choices. One of the easiest ways seniors can reduce their dementia risk is by getting a good night's sleep.
The Importance of Sleep
For people with insomnia or other sleep disorders, getting eight hours of rest every night may seem difficult. The effects of insufficient sleep are far-reaching, and seniors with irregular sleep patterns should try to enhance their sleep habits. Poor sleep can lead to drowsiness, weight gain, depression, diabetes, and anxiety.
Lack of sleep can have a detrimental impact on a senior's overall health and quality of life. Maintaining a high quality of life can be challenging for some seniors, but professional caregivers can help them obtain this goal. Families can trust in Winnipeg, MB, elderly in-home care experts to help their elderly loved ones focus on lifestyle choices that increase the chances of living a longer and healthier life.
Sleep and Alzheimer's Disease
While the body is at rest, it performs many important functions. The liver synthesizes, blood pressure drops, growth hormones are produced, hunger hormones are regulated, and the brain processes all the new information it took in during the day. The processes going on in the brain are most relevant to seniors who want to reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease. When the brain enters the deep sleep phase, the hippocampus and the cortex communicate. The communication process boosts neuroplasticity, which is essential to the development of long-term memory. Without adequate sleep, the brain doesn't have time to cement memories or maintain the neuroplasticity required for future brain health.
The Glymphatic System
The brain has a waste-draining system known as the glymphatic system, and it is most active during the deep sleep phase. The system is responsible for getting rid of amyloid proteins. When these proteins accumulate and turn into plaques, it can lead to Alzheimer's disease. During sleep, the brain uses cerebrospinal fluid to clean out the waste that accumulates between neurons. Once the waste and toxins are flushed out of the brain, they're sent to the circulatory system, which gets rid of them once and for all.
Helping a senior loved one get sufficient rest at night can be difficult, especially if he or she has insomnia or another sleep disorder. Families who find it difficult to care for their aging loved ones without assistance can benefit greatly from professional respite care. Winnipeg, MB, family caregivers who need a break from their caregiving duties can turn to Home Care Assistance. Using our proprietary Balanced Care Method, our respite caregivers can encourage your loved one to eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of mental and social stimulation, and focus on other lifestyle factors that promote longevity.
How Much Sleep Do Seniors Need?
Seniors should try to sleep eight hours every night, which is often easier said than done. More important than continuous sleep is high-quality, restorative sleep. The brain needs the chance to flush out harmful buildup, but this doesn't need to happen on a strict 11pm to 7am schedule. Seniors with insomnia or other issues should let their body guide their sleeping schedule. Night owls shouldn't force themselves to wake up before 8am, and people who prefer to sleep in increments shouldn't be afraid to take naps.
Older adults who have difficulty getting sufficient sleep should try to implement good sleeping habits. They should turn off screens at least an hour before they get into bed, and their sleeping environment should be dark and temperate.
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