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Construction Bid Management Software
Simplify management of the construction bidding process and reduce complexity associated with tracking bid activity. Whether you have 3 or 300 bidders, Sage Bid Management ensures you have the visibility you need to reduce risk, select the right vendor/subcontractor, and ensure profitable projects.
Construction Bidding Can Be A Real Challenge
It can be challenging to build and manage bidder lists, not to mention putting bids together quickly and efficiently in order to submit a proposal on time. And, once a project is awarded, it often becomes a race against time to engage with and select subcontractors so construction can begin. Keeping track of the sheer number of back-and-forth communications throughout the entire process is overwhelming—not to mention the inevitable sharing and tracking of changes that arise throughout the project.
Enter Sage Bid Management
With Sage Bid Management you'll experience true collaboration among everyone on the project including estimators, subcontractors, and material suppliers. The solution helps estimators and bid coordinators automate and more efficiently manage the entire bid process. As a result, estimators can spend more time on vendor/subcontractor pre-qualification, selection and negotiating the best contract terms.
Best of all, information can be viewed, accessed, and shared with bidders from a single, convenient, and secure online location. With improved visibility into project documentation, you'll gain better control throughout the preconstruction phase of every project—laying the foundation for successful and profitable projects.
Benefits Include:
- Achieve a higher response rate from bidders by more efficiently managing all aspects of the invitation to bid process.
- Spend less time managing bid details and more time choosing the best bid.
- Save money and ensure profitable projects by reducing oversights throughout the bid management process.
- Reduce risk throughout the bidding process by monitoring all activities including vendor certifications and qualifications leaving more time for vendor/sub selections and negotiating the best terms.
- Improve efficiency as a result of better documentation throughout the bid management process.
Effectively Manage Your Entire Bid Process
Sage Bid Management allows estimators and bid coordinators to efficiently manage all aspects of the invitation to bid process.
Share all types of files; find, view, and track who has what while you're away from the office or just on the go!
- Select, qualify, and send bid packages to best-fit and prequalified subcontractors.
- Reduce the time spent answering questions on project details and specification changes by granting bidders access to up-to-date documents online.
- Easily track sub/supplier communications as well as document distribution throughout the preconstruction phase.
- Get visibility into bid activity to reduce oversights and ensure you're always up to date.
- Spend less time on administrative churn and more time choosing the right sub and negotiating the best terms.
Improve Collaboration and Minimize Risk
Sage Bid Management keeps everyone in the loop with automated information sharing throughout the bid management process. With better visibility, you can monitor all activities including vendor certifications and pre-qualification to help ensure you select the right sub or supplier for the job. You'll also be able to better manage administrative tasks and reduce risk—leading to more profitable projects.
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Well-known author Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat.Pray.Love-fame said during a Supersoul-Sunday interview with Oprah that there is no advice she could give her younger self that she would have listened to.
"I was surrounded by all the grace and wisdom in the world, and I was just like: I got this," she said.
If she, however, could give some advice that she would have followed, it would be to avoid romantic entanglements in her youth and to focus on herself, using the many hours to instead feed her mind.
Watch the full interview here:
I don't know. On the one hand, I've always had this feeling that I know best for my life. This doesn't mean that I don't listen to other people's advice, just that the locus of control and surety about the right path has always resided within me, for me.
It is one of the things in my life that is precious to me still.
But if I was convinced that it was really me, a future me, sharing the wisdom…
I think I might just have listened.
What do you think? Would you have listened to your own advice? And what would that advice be?
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Effective August 15, 2016
Your service details, these terms and conditions of service and any schedules attached to these terms and conditions of service ("Schedules"), along with any requested work orders and your bill (which may include notices of changes to your contract) all taken together form the entire contract ("Contract") between you ("Member" or "you") and Virgin Mobile Canada. You should review the entire Contract. All of the parts are important and together create a legal agreement that applies to you once you have accepted it. Virgin Mobile Canada relies upon your word that you have reached the legal age of majority in your province or territory of residence and are authorized to enter into this Contract. To help you to understand your rights and obligations under this Contract, these terms and conditions of service are written in a question and answer format. Virgin Mobile Canada is a division of Bell Canada. ("Virgin Mobile", "we" or "our").
1. How do I accept my Contract with Virgin Mobile? You are considered to accept this Contract on the earlier of the date: (a) you receive a copy of these terms and conditions of service; or (b) you access or use Internet Services (defined in Section 2), unless otherwise determined by applicable laws. You understand and agree that you are bound by this Contract, now and in the future. You must not use the Internet Services if you do not agree to this Contract.
2. What is covered by this Contract? This Contract is for Virgin Mobile Internet Services. The "Virgin Mobile Internet Services" or "Internet Services" (as they will be called in this Contract) include the installation and provision of internet services, any additional features, and any additional equipment owned by Virgin Mobile (including equipment rented from Virgin Mobile) ("Virgin Mobile Equipment") that you may need to receive the Internet Services, such as devices, modems, routers, accessories, hardware, networks, platforms, batteries and/or other products. The Internet Services covered by this Contract do not include wireless telecommunication services provided to you by the Virgin Mobile Canada division of Bell Mobility ("Virgin Mobile Wireless Services").
3. Can Virgin Mobile make changes to this Contract? Virgin Mobile may change the Contract, including the Fees (defined in Section 15) and Internet Services, by giving you at least 30 days' prior notice in writing of the change. Virgin Mobile may give you notice by posting it on virginmobile.ca, by including it on your bill, by sending it to you by email, or by any other reasonable method. Subject to Virgin Mobile's right to make changes, no other statements (written or verbal) will change this Contract.
4. What if I want to refuse a change to this Contract made by Virgin Mobile? If you want to refuse the change, you can cancel your Internet Services as set out in Section 45.
5. Can I make changes to the terms and conditions of service that are in this Contract? You may not make any changes to these terms and conditions of service. However, depending on your plan details, you may be able to add or remove certain Internet Services. You will need to check your plan details to see if additional Fees may apply.
6. What if parts of this Contract become unenforceable? If any part of this Contract becomes outdated, prohibited or unenforceable, the remaining terms will continue to apply to you and Virgin Mobile. Remember that even if Virgin Mobile decides not to enforce any part of this Contract for any period of time, the term still remains valid and Virgin Mobile can enforce it in the future.
7. What laws apply to this Contract? Because Virgin Mobile is federally regulated, this Contract is governed by the federal laws and regulations of Canada and any provincial laws which might apply to Virgin Mobile in the province in which your Internet Services are provided. If at any time the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission regulates the Internet Services through any tariff(s), then such tariff(s) will apply in addition to this Contract. If there is an inconsistency or conflict between this Contract and any such tariff(s), then the tariff(s) will prevail.
8. Can this Contract be transferred? Virgin Mobile may transfer or assign all or part of this Contract (including any rights in accounts receivable) at any time without prior notice or your consent. You may not transfer or assign this Contract, your account or the Internet Services without Virgin Mobile's prior written consent.
9. What if I prefer this Contract to be in French? You are receiving this Contract in English because you requested a copy in English. Vous avez demandé que cette entente ainsi que tous les documents en faisant partie soient rédigés dans la langue anglaise mais si vous souhaitez que votre entente soit en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous, aux coordonnées indiquées à la fin de ce document.
10. How does Virgin Mobile protect my personal information? Your privacy is important to Virgin Mobile. Virgin Mobile protects your personal information in a manner consistent with Virgin Mobile's Privacy Policy available at virginmobile.ca/privacy and applicable laws. By entering into this Contract, you agree that Virgin Mobile may share your information with Bell Mobility, Bell Canada, Bell ExpressVu, Bell Media, Bell Aliant, Solo Mobile, The Source and their affiliates (each a "Related Company").
11. Does Virgin Mobile collect, use or disclose my credit information? By accepting this Contract you consent to our and Bell Mobility Inc.'s collection of your credit and payment information from another Related Company, credit grantors and reporting agencies over time. You also consent to our and Bell Mobility Inc.'s use and disclosure of this information to these parties to assist with assessing your creditworthiness, and our and Bell Mobility Inc.'s disclosure of this information to collection agencies to assist with the collection of monies owed, all from time to time.
12. How can I be sure that Virgin Mobile has accurate contact information for my account? Remember you are responsible for keeping the contact and payment information you provide to Virgin Mobile for yourself and any authorized users (including name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, credit card or bank account information, and address where the Internet Services will be provided to you or any authorized users ("Service Address")) up-to-date. Visit virginmobile.ca/myaccount or call us to confirm that the information we have on file is correct. If this Contract is cancelled, you will provide Virgin Mobile with forwarding information for final bills or correspondence if your new contact information is different from the information we have on file. If you do not provide a forwarding address you may forfeit any outstanding credits or deposits on your account.
13. How does Virgin Mobile market products and services to me? At Virgin Mobile, we use a number of communications to keep our members informed of ways to save, new product releases and other useful information. We may send you commercial electronic messages or call you to tell you about Virgin Mobile's and our third party marketing partners' products and services. You can unsubscribe or manage your communication preferences for commercial electronic messages by visiting virginmobile.ca/communicationpreferences, and you can unsubscribe from telemarketing messages by calling 1-866-580-3625. You will continue to receive service-related messages even if you choose not to receive marketing communications.
14. How long is my Contract for Internet Services? Internet Services are provided to you on an ongoing monthly basis ("Month-to-Month Term"), unless when you order the Internet Services you and Virgin Mobile agree to a minimum contract period ("Fixed Term") for Internet Services. The Term (as defined below) of your Internet Services will begin on the date you accept the Contract, and will expire at the end of the first Month-to-Month Term or the Fixed Term, as applicable (this is your "Initial Service Period"). Upon expiration of your Initial Service Period, the Internet Services will continue to be provided to you on a Month-to-Month Term at Virgin Mobile's then-applicable rates, unless you cancel your Internet Services. The Initial Service Period as continued is called the "Term".
15. How does Virgin Mobile bill me for Internet Services? Virgin Mobile will bill you monthly, in advance. You must pay all fees due for Internet Services, whether recurring or one-time charges ("Fees") and taxes upon receipt of your bill. If payment is not received by Virgin Mobile within 30 days of the bill date, you will be charged interest from the bill date on the balance owing at the compounded interest rate set out in Schedule A, calculated and compounded monthly from the bill date ("Late Payment Charge"). Virgin Mobile may bill you for Fees and applicable taxes up to 12 months after the date they were incurred.
16. How can I pay my bill for Internet Services? You can pay your bill online through your bank account, by cheque (through the mail) or by credit card unless otherwise advised. If you also subscribe to Virgin Mobile Wireless Services then you may be required to use the same payment method for both your Virgin Mobile Wireless Services and your Internet Services. You may also set up a pre-authorized payment plan (which may be required to obtain Internet Services). If you provide a credit card or bank account (or other pre-authorized payment method) to Virgin Mobile for your monthly payments, you authorize Virgin Mobile to charge your credit card or debit/charge your account for all outstanding Fees, applicable taxes and account balances due under this Contract, including any applicable Late Payment Charges and Cancellation Charges (as defined in Sections 15 and 46, respectively). You confirm that the credit card or bank account from which you have authorized payment is in your name, is valid and has not expired. Your current and authorized credit card information appears on your Member account profile at virginmobile.ca/myaccount, and your current authorized bank account information is on your Preauthorized Debit Authorization form . If you also subscribe to Virgin Mobile Wireless Services and have completed a Preauthorized Debit Authorization form in connection with your Virgin Mobile Wireless Services agreement then you may be required to use the authorized bank account information you provided on that form to pay your bill for Internet Services. You must promptly advise Virgin if your credit card or bank account information changes. Virgin Mobile may charge your account a Fee plus applicable taxes if your payment is refused by your financial institution for insufficient funds to the extent permitted by law. This Fee is to offset costs incurred by Virgin Mobile.
17. What if I dispute a Fee on my bill? If you question or dispute any Fees on your bill, you must do so within 90 days of the bill date; otherwise we will presume that you accept all Fees. Disputed Fees will not be considered past due unless Virgin Mobile has conducted an investigation and concluded that the Fees are correct and there is no basis for the dispute, or reasonably believes you are using the dispute to evade or delay payment. You must pay all undisputed portions of the Fees within 30 days of the original bill date, failing which the undisputed portion of the Fees will be past due and you will be charged, and must pay, the Late Payment Charge for the undisputed portion.
18. How do discounts or promotions work? Virgin Mobile will apply any discounts, incentives or promotions (including promotional bundle discounts or credits) to your account while: (a) Virgin Mobile maintains these discounts, incentives, or promotions; and (b) you meet the applicable eligibility requirements. Virgin Mobile may change any discounts, incentives or promotions and the eligibility requirements at any time.
19. What additional charges may be applied to my bill? Virgin Mobile may charge additional Fees to offset administrative, processing, environmental or service costs for your account (for example, Fees for collections efforts due to non-payment or returned payments, suspension, disconnection or reactivation of Internet Services). These charges can be found on virginmobile.ca/onetimefees or in Schedule A, and may change over time.
20. Am I responsible for usage charges over my plan limits? You are responsible for choosing the Internet Service package that is most appropriate to your needs. Any usage in excess of the limits applicable to the Internet Services plan subscribed to will be charged to you at the rates published on virginmobile.ca. It is your responsibility to monitor and manage your monthly activity and to ensure your usage remains appropriate to your Internet Services package.
21. Will Virgin Mobile ever require a deposit or interim payment? In exceptional circumstances, Virgin Mobile may require you to pay the Fees and applicable taxes on an interim basis, despite your monthly billing cycle. If this happens, you must pay these amounts on or before the required due date to avoid cancellation or suspension of your Internet Services. Virgin Mobile may also require you to make deposits and will provide you with the reason for requiring a deposit. Deposits will earn simple interest based on the overnight rate of the Bank of Canada that is then in effect plus 1%, calculated monthly on the last day of your monthly billing period, prorated for any partial month Virgin Mobile holds the deposit. When Internet Services are cancelled or the conditions justifying the deposit no longer apply, Virgin Mobile will apply the deposit and any earned interest against the outstanding Fees or other amounts you owe to Virgin Mobile and/or any Related Company, then refund you the balance of the deposit, if any.
22. What if I owe money to another Related Company? If your account with any Related Company is in arrears, Virgin Mobile may bill you for, collect or set off any amounts owed to these Related Companies. Virgin Mobile may also refuse to provide you with Internet Services.
23. Are there any rules regarding my use of Internet Services? Yes. Abuse or misuse of Internet Services impacts every Virgin Mobile Member with Internet Services and is something Virgin Mobile takes very seriously – and which could result in the cancellation of your Contract with Virgin Mobile, or lead to criminal or civil charges. Remember that Internet Services include Virgin Mobile Equipment. Failure to comply with these rules may result in Virgin Mobile modifying, removing or disabling the software used in Your Equipment (defined in Section 35) so that Your Equipment no longer works. For example, you are prohibited from:
- a) using, enabling, facilitating, or permitting the use of any Internet Services for an illegal purpose, criminal or civil offence, intellectual property infringement, harassment (including disruptive, intimidating, annoying or offensive calls/transmissions), or in a manner that would breach any law, regulation or the policies of any Internet host, or cause interference with Virgin Mobile's network operations (including preventing a fair and proportionate use by others);
- b) installing, using or permitting the use of any Internet Services without reading and accepting (or in contravention of) the terms of any separate license agreement or terms of use provided to you by Virgin Mobile for the use of software, content (including Programming (defined in Section 34)) and/or documentation (as applicable) in connection with the Internet Services;
- c) enabling, facilitating or permitting the transmission of unsolicited messages such as spamming or phishing. Virgin Mobile may (i) filter any e-mail determined by Virgin Mobile to be spam from your in-box to an anti-spam folder and delete this email; and (ii) set a limit on the number of messages a Member may send or receive through e-mail;
- d) uploading or downloading, making available, transmitting, posting, publishing, disseminating, receiving, retrieving, storing, linking to or otherwise reproducing, offering, distributing, enabling or providing access to information, software, content, files or other material which: (i) is confidential or protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights without prior authorization of the rights holder(s); (ii) is defamatory, discriminatory, violent, obscene, child pornography or hate propaganda; (iii) constitutes invasion of privacy, impersonation, forging, appropriation of identity or unauthorized linking or framing; or (iv) is designed to assist users in defeating technological protection measures (like geoblocks, registration and any other anti-theft mechanisms) or in the fraudulent use of telecommunications or broadcasting services;
- e) using any Internet Services for anything other than private, personal, family or household use (such as reselling, remarketing, transferring, sharing or receiving any charge or other benefit for the use of any Internet Services);
- f) attempting to receive any Internet Services without paying the applicable Fees, modifying or disassembling Virgin Mobile Equipment, changing any identifier (explained in Section 31) issued by Virgin Mobile or a Related Company, attempting to bypass Virgin Mobile's network, or re-arranging, disconnecting, removing, repairing or otherwise interfering with Internet Services, Virgin Mobile Equipment or Virgin Mobile's facilities;
- g) adapting, reproducing, translating, modifying, decompiling, disassembling, reverse engineering or otherwise interfering with any software, applications or programs used in connection with Internet Services (whether owned by or used under licence to Virgin Mobile) for any purpose including "testing" or research purposes; or modifying, altering, or defacing any of the trade-marks, or other intellectual property made available through Internet Services or using any indemnity or intellectual property except for the express purpose for which such intellectual property is made available to you through Internet Services;
- h) posting or transmitting any information or software containing a virus, "cancelbot", "Trojan horse", "worm" or other harmful or disruptive component or committing any act which may compromise the security of your Internet host in any way (including analyzing or penetrating a host's security mechanisms); and
- i) using harassing or abusive language or actions, whether verbal, written or otherwise, directed at Virgin Mobile employees, suppliers, agents and representatives.
24. How does Virgin Mobile help to ensure the responsible use of Internet Services? Virgin Mobile works hard to ensure continued efficient operation of the Internet Services. Virgin Mobile has the right (but not the obligation) to monitor Internet Services (electronically or otherwise), including your use of Internet Services and the location of any Equipment (defined in Section 35) or Personal Devices (defined below in this Section 24) receiving the Internet Services. From time to time, Virgin Mobile may ask you to connect Equipment to a specific network so that Virgin Mobile may verify its location and you must immediately do so. Virgin Mobile may monitor or investigate any content, use of Programming or your use of Virgin Mobile's networks, including bandwidth consumption and how it affects operation and efficiency of the network and Internet Services. Virgin Mobile may disclose any information necessary to satisfy any law, regulation, governmental or other lawful request from any applicable jurisdiction or as necessary to operate and optimize Internet Services and to protect itself or others or take other actions as set out in Section 48. "Personal Devices" means end-user devices such as personal computers, tablets and other mobile devices using specified authentication credentials.
25. How do I help protect my Virgin Mobile account? You are responsible for the protection of your account(s) and password(s) and for all use of your account, the Internet Services and Virgin Mobile Equipment by yourself and other users (authorized or not). You must also protect your computer systems, software, and the Equipment from theft, unauthorized use and system corruption. You are responsible to back up and safeguard your data, including your email and voicemail messages. Virgin Mobile may delete your data if the Internet Service is cancelled, or if you fail to access it within a certain period of time (as determined by Virgin Mobile). If you have concerns about unauthorized persons ordering Internet Services without your permission, you should investigate the appropriate use of parental controls, passwords and personal identification numbers (PIN) for your account.
26. What am I responsible for if my Virgin Mobile account is compromised? You must notify Virgin Mobile immediately should you suspect unauthorized use of the Internet Services or if Virgin Mobile Equipment is lost or stolen. You are responsible for payment of all Fees and taxes charged to your account, whether authorized by you or not, which is why it is so important to protect your account and keep account information (including authorized users) up-to-date.
27. Do I need to do anything to help Virgin Mobile provide Internet Services to me? Where required, you shall: (a) appoint Virgin Mobile to act as your agent solely to ensure Virgin Mobile can provide you with the requested Internet Services, including (if necessary) cancelling services with your current service provider(s) and ensuring Virgin Mobile's right to access and use the inside wiring at your Service Address; and (b) permit Virgin Mobile to install, replace, remove, update or modify software as required to provide Internet Services. Virgin Mobile is not responsible for the state or condition of existing wiring or Your Equipment and may require repairs or modifications in order to install Internet Services.
28. What if I am experiencing technical issues with the Internet Services? Please contact Virgin Mobile for technical support. When providing you with technical support, you agree that Virgin Mobile (including third-party service providers who may be located outside of Canada) may access, take control of the Equipment by remote control, including the installation and, where applicable, de-installation of certain software. Virgin Mobile's technical support contact information is set out at the end of this Contract.
29. Are there circumstances when Virgin Mobile might not be able to provide Internet Services to me? Unfortunately, yes. The check(s) completed by Virgin Mobile when you placed an order for Internet Services are preliminary. Due to the nature of technology and the time required to confirm your eligibility (including completing any credit check(s)), Virgin Mobile may deem Internet Services unavailable to you up to, including, and after installation. The performance and availability of the Internet Service may depend on several factors, including the location of Equipment, the structure to which the Equipment is attached, the configuration of the Equipment, weather conditions or even third-party restrictions that Virgin Mobile does not control.
30. Do I also have to subscribe to Virgin Mobile Wireless Services in order to receive Virgin Mobile Internet Services? No. You do not have to subscribe to Virgin Mobile Wireless Services in order to receive Virgin Mobile Internet Services . However, certain Internet Service plans and pricing may only be available to you if you also subscribe to postpaid Virgin Mobile Wireless Services.
31. Do I own the numbers/identifiers that Virgin Mobile assigns to me? No. Virgin Mobile may issue or assign to you certain unique identifiers for the Internet Services, as applicable (e.g., IP address, username, password, etc.). You do not own or acquire any right in any assigned number or identifier. Virgin Mobile may, at any time and without liability, change or withdraw any number or identifier.
32. Am I responsible for content that I provide in connection with Internet Services? Virgin Mobile assumes that you own any content you post, upload, store, transmit or communicate to others using the Internet Services, including data, documents, videos, music, photos, etc. or that you have the necessary rights to use it. You are responsible for this content. Virgin Mobile is not liable for the unauthorized use or distribution of this content (including third-party content).
33. Can Virgin Mobile use my content? To provide Internet Services, Virgin Mobile may need to use, copy, adapt, transmit, display, publish and perform, distribute and create compilations and derivative works from your content. By agreeing to receive the Internet Services, you waive your moral rights and you authorize Virgin Mobile to perform these activities in relation to your content anywhere in the world, solely as required for Virgin Mobile to provide you the Internet Services. You acknowledge that Virgin Mobile may store your content so you can access such content, but that if you fail to access such content within a certain period of time (as determined by Virgin Mobile), or if the Internet Services are cancelled, Virgin Mobile may delete such content without notice to you.
34. What content does Virgin Mobile provide? Virgin Mobile may provide content as part of the Internet Services, including programming packages and subscriptions, pay per view, on-demand and interactive services, applications, and any other related content that Virgin Mobile may provide to you from time to time ("Programming"). Any Programming that may be provided will be provided on a "subject to availability" basis and is subject to change. Virgin Mobile will not refund charges or credit you for any blackout period or temporary interruptions. Programming may not be redistributed, rebroadcast, transmitted or performed in any form, and no admission may be charged or any other consideration received by or for your benefit from any third party in return for allowing such third party to listen to or view any Programming provided by or through Virgin Mobile.
35. Who is responsible for the Equipment I need to use the Internet Services? You are responsible for the equipment and systems you own ("Your Equipment") and any Virgin Mobile Equipment you use with the Internet Services (together, "Equipment") and all associated risks. You are responsible for maintaining safe access to and the security of the Equipment, and any data backup required, is your responsibility. You must take reasonable care of any Virgin Mobile Equipment and maintain it in good working condition following the manufacturer's recommendations ("Good Condition"). You must ensure that Your Equipment meets Virgin Mobile's minimum requirements (see virginmobile.ca/minreq) to use Internet Services at all times. Virgin Mobile may also replace, upgrade or modify the Virgin Mobile Equipment required for the use of Internet Services, migrate your Internet Services to other networks or platforms, or change its suppliers and may do so without notifying you.
36. Who installs the Equipment? All Equipment must be installed and activated by Virgin Mobile at the Service Address, unless Virgin Mobile tells you otherwise. Once installed, the Equipment may not be moved other than as permitted in this Contract. The installation of Equipment may be subject to installation charges.
37. What happens if Equipment becomes out of date? Virgin Mobile may change the minimum requirements for Equipment, in which case you may need to update or replace Your Equipment. If you fail to do so, Your Equipment might not be adequate to access or use Internet Services and your only remedy is to cancel the affected Internet Services. Virgin Mobile does not guarantee that Internet Services will be compatible with all system configurations.
38. Does Virgin Mobile provide software updates? You may receive software downloads from Virgin Mobile to your Equipment to the extent that such downloads are reasonably necessary for the continued efficient operation of your Internet Services. For example, Virgin Mobile may update or upgrade the software in the Equipment to ensure that it remains compatible with and functions properly with any technological improvements made by Virgin Mobile to the Internet Services. Sometimes Virgin Mobile may have to modify or remove some software features to introduce new features and to ensure the Equipment remains compatible with such technological improvements.
39. Can I move the Equipment once it is installed? You must not use, alter or disturb any Equipment or the inside wiring in any way that might impact the provision of Internet Services. Remember that additional Fees may apply if any repair or restoration is required unless Virgin Mobile tells you otherwise.
40. Can I rent Virgin Mobile Equipment? Yes, you may be required to rent the Virgin Mobile Equipment needed to obtain Internet Services Month-to-Month or for a Fixed Term, depending on available rental options ("Rental Term"). A maximum Rental Term may apply. Unless you exercise an option (if any) to purchase the Virgin Mobile Equipment, the Virgin Mobile Equipment will remain the property of Virgin Mobile. Virgin Mobile may, in its discretion and at any time, replace any part of the Virgin Mobile Equipment with new or refurbished equipment of comparable functionality. Any limited warranties found in the user manuals of any Virgin Mobile Equipment do not apply to rental equipment.
- a) What happens if Virgin Mobile Equipment is lost, stolen or damaged? If you rent Virgin Mobile Equipment, the risk of loss, theft or damage passes to you upon the earlier of (i) you taking possession of the Virgin Mobile Equipment; or (ii) the completion of the installation by Virgin Mobile of the Virgin Mobile Equipment. You are responsible for replacing Virgin Mobile Equipment at your own cost and for all Fees incurred as a consequence of its loss, theft, destruction or damage. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Virgin Mobile may, in its discretion and without liability to you, enter onto your property and inspect, maintain, repair, relocate or replace any Virgin Mobile Equipment as needed.
- b) When do I return Virgin Mobile Equipment? You will follow Virgin Mobile's instructions regarding the return to Virgin Mobile of all Virgin Mobile Equipment, which must be returned in Good Condition (reasonable and normal wear and tear excepted) within 30 days from (i) the cancellation (by you or Virgin Mobile) of the Internet Services or this Contract; or (ii) upon Virgin Mobile's request.
- c) What happens if I don't return Virgin Mobile Equipment or return it damaged? To the extent permitted by applicable law, if you fail to return any of the Virgin Mobile Equipment as required by Virgin Mobile in Good Condition within 30 days, Virgin Mobile may charge you the Virgin Mobile Equipment non-return fees as set out in Schedule A, plus applicable taxes.
- d) What happens to the Virgin Mobile Equipment when it is no longer useful? Upon cancellation, or at the end of the Virgin Mobile Equipment's expected useful life (as determined by Virgin Mobile), Virgin Mobile may either (i) attend at your Service Address to remove the Virgin Mobile Equipment (in whole or in part) subject to a removal fee, in which case you will obtain and grant, at your cost, all approvals necessary for Virgin Mobile to attend at your Service Address for de-installation and removal of Virgin Mobile Equipment; (ii) abandon and leave the Virgin Mobile Equipment (in whole or in part) at your Service Address; or (iii) request that you return the Virgin Mobile Equipment as set out above. You expressly acknowledge that Virgin Mobile is not responsible for any costs or damages associated with de-installation or removal of the Virgin Mobile Equipment unless caused by Virgin Mobile's intentional fault, negligence or poor workmanship at the time of de-installation or removal.
41. Are there any warranties on the Internet Services? To the extent permitted by law, Virgin Mobile makes no warranties, representations, claims, guarantees or conditions of any nature, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, title or non-infringement, with respect to any Internet Services. Virgin Mobile assumes no liability for any claims, damages, losses or expenses arising out of or otherwise relating to the unavailability of any Internet Services, even where such unavailability occurs after installation of the Internet Services.
42. Are there any warranties on Equipment that I purchase from Virgin Mobile? Your Equipment may have a manufacturer's warranty. Please review any manufacturer's warranty to understand what protection it offers and what exclusions apply.
43. How does Virgin Mobile limit its liability? To the extent permitted by applicable law, Virgin Mobile's liability for negligence, breach of contract, tort or other causes of action, including fundamental breach, is limited to payment, upon request, for actual and direct damages of a maximum amount of the greater of $20 or an amount equal to the service fees payable during any service outage. Other than the foregoing payment and to the extent permitted by applicable law, Virgin Mobile is not responsible to anyone for any damages, including direct, indirect, special, consequential, incidental, economic, exemplary or punitive damages. This limitation of liability does not apply to damages resulting from physical injuries, death or damage to your Service Address or other property wholly caused by Virgin Mobile's gross negligence.
44. Are there any circumstances when Virgin Mobile has no liability at all? In addition to the circumstances described elsewhere in this Contract including Section 43, Virgin Mobile is not responsible for any claims if an installation appointment for any Internet Services is missed, or for any claims related to distribution of content by you or third parties. More generally, Virgin Mobile will not be responsible for failing to meet obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including work stoppage, labour disputes and strikes, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil insurrection, government decree, failure of the public power grid, unlawful acts, or the act or omission of a telecommunications carrier whose network is used in establishing connection to a point which Virgin Mobile doesn't directly serve, acts of nature and all force majeure events.
45. Can I cancel my Internet Services at any time? Yes. We'll be sorry to see you go, but if you need to, you may contact Virgin Mobile to cancel your Internet Services with the date you want cancellation to be effective on. Virgin Mobile's contact information is provided at the end of this Contract. For balances in respect of your Internet Services equal to or above $10 and under $500 on your final bill, Virgin Mobile will mail a cheque to your preferred mailing address within 90 days of the date of that bill. For balances not refunded in this manner, you must contact Virgin Mobile to request that we mail a cheque to your preferred mailing address.
46. What charges am I responsible for when my Internet Services end? If you cancel your Internet Service that is subject to a Fixed Term prior to its expiry, or if Virgin Mobile cancels for cause your Internet Service that is subject to a Fixed Term, then you must pay Virgin Mobile the applicable cancellation charge set out in Schedule A ("Cancellation Charge"), plus applicable taxes. The Cancellation Charge is not a penalty; it is an estimate of damages suffered by Virgin Mobile as a result of your early cancellation of Internet Services.
47. What happens if I cancel my Internet Services prior to activation? If you cancel your order prior to activation of your Internet Service, you may be charged a cancellation fee to the extent permitted by applicable law, plus applicable taxes, representing an estimate of damages suffered by Virgin Mobile as a result of your failure to activate the Internet Service.
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Monday 8 January 2018 Herald Sun Gang crisis points to a range of failures
Police Minister Lisa Neville finally admitted last week that Melbourne has a serious African youth gang crisis. It has been obvious for some time that we have a significant problem with some African — and other youths — disrespecting the police, the law and their fellow citizens. This is a symptom of a broader disease in our education and youth justice system that perpetually excuses shocking behaviour, suggesting there are no consequences for breaking the law.
It also reinforces the view among youths from a variety of backgrounds that there are no responsibilities that come with being a resident or citizen of Australia. A recent test of all year 10 students showed a total lack of understanding of civics and citizenship in Australia and the important principles and values that have shaped our society.
In Victoria we scored only 39 per cent, a massive fail. What could be more important than teaching young people that being a citizen of Australia is a privilege coveted by thousands of people around the world, not a right?
As South Sudanese-Australian poet and writer Majok Tulba said " ... their parents talk to them about war, violence, gunfire, they think it was 100 years ago. I would like them to give up their lives in Australia for one week and experience South Sudan".
Our freedoms derive from our laws and the democratically elected institutions that created them. It worries me that so many youths disrespect those fundamentals. During the bail application by the 17-year-old who allegedly kicked a police officer in the head, prosecutors said the accused had previously posted online wanting payback against police for his first arrest in 2016.
"He harboured a hatred towards police and he stated he had been biding his time. He had been very angry towards police and wanted to get back at them, consistent with what he stated on Facebook."
I suspect the cause of this antiauthoritarianism is multifaceted, but the Andrews Labor government and its ideological fellow travellers in the education establishment must bear some responsibility. Our school curriculum in Victoria fails to inspire respect for Australian values and the rule of law. It fails to meaningfully communicate to young people the importance of the principle of "one rule for all" to our democracy and that there should be severe consequences for disrespecting the law, other citizens and the police.
The problem is the underlying contradiction that wayward youths often hear from the government; that their behaviour can be excused because of their background. Almost on cue, the day the Andrews Government conceded there was an African gang crime problem, Minister Martin Foley launched a Twitter attack on the Prime Minister accusing him of "cheap politics (sic) attacks on refugee 'crime gangs…'." In a pathetic attempt to excuse these youths' behaviour, Foley attempted to suggest that supposed cuts to settlement and employment services were the cause of Victoria becoming the nation's gang crime capital.
The Andrews Government always blames society instead of individuals when dealing with wayward youths. Foley's comments reflect this insidious culture that perverts individual accountability not just in society, but also at schools. Some children are learning early in life that there are often no consequences for disrespecting the authority of teachers and school rules. There was a time such behaviour carried a level of punishment, and it ought to now. This prevailing attitude flows through to society when students leave school.
Privately, teachers, principals and peak bodies implore me to make it easier for schools to discipline wayward and disruptive students who have potentially engaged in criminal conduct. Some teachers are dealing with the most vile abuse and aggressive behaviour in their work.
Take, for example, the causes of these successful WorkCover claims by public school staff — "threatened and physically harmed by violent student"; "student punched and kicked me"; "anxiety symptoms as a result of being threatened and attacked by student"; "student punched me in the face, several times"; "student threatened, attacked, terrorised and traumatised me".
This is a disgraceful indictment on the behavioural standards in some Victorian schools that is clearly carrying over into society.
And last year, when the Herald Sun revealed two children aged 12 and 13 had been found allegedly pushing drugs at school, the government's response failed to meet community expectations and was again shockingly weak: "Where a student is involved with drugs, they are supported by staff at the school as well as student support officers and other agencies."
Why doesn't the government send a strong message to students, as an early intervention, that what they did was criminal and requires punishment, at the very least suspension?
I believe Victorians are sick of seeing young people without respect for authority and a sufficient understanding of the serious consequences for breaking the law. The Andrews Government must get serious about instilling the principles of individual responsibility, respect for others, our laws and Australian values in Victorian schools before its insidious brand of political correctness further erodes the fabric of our society


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There's a piece of deliberately inflammatory click-bait in USA Today making what author Steve Deace calls, "A modest proposal for polygamy." The column uses a whole lot of deeply provocative language to suggest that marriage equality proponents are being bigots by only considering expanding marriage to include same-sex couples, but not larger groupings of romantic partners such as those seen on the reality show Sister Wives:
How dare those seeking to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act signed by President Clinton, or Proposition 8 ratified by the people of California, stop at just redefining marriage to include two consenting adults of the same gender. Why do these people believe they have the authority to draw a moralistic line against any consenting adults, and thus force their moral standard upon the rest of us?
The whole thing appears designed to elicit a response of "Yeah! Why not polygamy? Gay people are prejudiced too!" from people naturally inclined toward anti-gay sentiment. What it doesn't do is examine the legal construct of the civil marriage contract and why there are legitimate reasons against opening it to more than two parties.
I wrote about this at my blog a while back. Here are my thoughts on the matter:
The other question that Sister Wives always raises is why is polygamy illegal? And why does someone like me, who is a supporter of same-sex marriage, not want to open the door to making polygamy legal? I mean, assuming that the people involved in the marriage are all competent adults, what is wrong with them loving each other in whatever configuration works for them? The answer: nothing. But that doesn't mean it should have the same legal standing as monogamist marriage.
I have no problem with polyamory, or the practice of being involved with more than one person at a time. Well, I'd have a problem with it for me because I'm not into that kind of thing, but if it floats your boat, rock on. Just don't do it in the streets and scare the horses, 'mkay? However, I don't see a place in the legal framework of marriage to accommodate recognizing plural marriage. It can be acceptable socially, even sanctified by particular denominations, but the legal construct of marriage is between two people. Why only two? Because the line has to be drawn somewhere and we, as a society, agreed on two a long time ago.
Marriage is a contract recognized by all US governmental entities. The civil aspects of marriage bring with it certain privileges such as hospital visitation rights, shared property and inheritance laws, and shared entitlement benefits such as Social Security survivor benefits. The contract is written to apply to two individuals. There's no reason on earth that the gender, race, ability, or religion of the individuals should matter to the state, which is why miscegenation laws and prohibitions on same-sex couples marrying are stupid. But there is a larger social issue involved in adding more individuals to the contract. For example, if Kody [the husband on Sister Wives] fell off his motorcycle and smashed his helmet-less head and died (and what kind of dad rides a motorcycle without helmet? Idiot.), should all four of his wives be entitled to full survivor benefits from Social Security? Or would they have to split the payments four ways? You might say they should split it but that would open the door to religious discrimination claims against the government for not recognizing all the marriages equally. And what about power of attorney and medical proxy decision? Would hospitals have to accept consensus decisions in cases like that? And how would they proceed in the event that one spouse could not be reached? I know that sort of thing happens in families now but we all know that adds to the complications at treatment.
Like I say, setting the maximum number of participants in a marriage at two is arbitrary. Someone came up with that one day and the entire legal framework for marriage grew up around that idea. To alter it now would be complicated and controversial. And, given that there's not a great need to alter it to accommodate polyamorous families, I see no need to even raise the notion. I also don't see the need for laws like the one in Utah that ban not only legally recognized polygamous marriage but also ban extra-martial relationships like the ones the people on Sister Wives have where they do their own thing and don't expect the government to recognize it. As long as everyone is an adult and no coercion is going on, eh. Fine by me. And it can make for some good television.
Steve Dease is free to try to equate refusal to expand marriage law to more than one spouse to withholding civil two-party marriage rights from competent pairs of adults, but he's making a specious argument. Marriage equality allows more people to enter marriage contracts under the laws as they stand. Expanding marriage to larger groups would require a revision of a large swath of our legal framework with no real demand to do so. It's a false equivalency. It might make for a viral column but it's not a good argument.


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'…would have far-reaching deleterious consequences; it would send a strong signal to other member states, some of which would probably follow the UK's lead and also claim that compliance with certain judgments is not possible, necessary or expedient. That would probably be the beginning of the end of the ECHR system'.
Ed Bates has recently linked the UK Government's inaction with the failure to implement cases such as Ilgar Mammadov v Azerbaijan, which concerned the politically-motivated prosecution of an opposition politician, as a result of which the Committee of Ministers has called for his release: 'It seems hard to resist the conclusion that the continued failure to implement Hirst…saps the Convention's authority…'
Minister for Human Rights Dominic Raab was unrepentant, arguing that it was a 'matter of democratic principle' to maintain the ban on prisoner voting 'for the foreseeable future'. The next examination of the case by the Committee of Ministers may now be up to a year away.
The uncertainty over the UK's position vis-à-vis the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) will linger into the new year, because of the further delays in the publication of the government's proposals for a 'British bill of rights' and its continuing equivocation. When asked recently (of all days, on human rights day…) whether the government would rule out introducing legislation that would 'purport to relieve' the UK from its obligation to comply with Strasbourg judgments – as proposed in the Conservative Party consultation document released by former Justice Secretary Chris Grayling – the Minister of State, Lord Faulks, replied: 'While we want to remain part of the ECHR, we will not stay at any cost'.
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Four months old girl-child fights for life after brutal acid attack
Lucknow: In one of the most gruesome violations of child rights, a four month old baby girl has become the youngest victim of a brutal acid attack which has not only scarred her physically but will now destroy her emotional and psychological well being as well. The innocent child will be forced to live with deformities caused to her by a brutal attack for no fault of her own.
The incident took place in village Saffadirpur in district Hardoi when the family of the baby girl named Bitta, had an altercation over landed property with their neighbours.
Bitta's father Vijay Kumar lives with his four brothers in Saffadirpur. The family did not get along with their neighbours Sanjay, Ravindra, Nanhe and Anand who were in the habit of instigating trouble. To harass and trouble Vijay Kumar's family on a number of occasions, bottles had been flung by the four accused at the child when she was left sleeping on the bed of the verandah of Vijay Kumar's home.
On 5 February 2009, the four men scaled the wall while the parents were not near the child and poured acid on the baby's face. Causing serious damage to her eyes, face, chest and completely disfiguring the four month old girl.
The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at the Mallawa Thana (police station) in Hardoi district of UP, India, but nothing was done and the culprits are still at large. The case was also referred to Child Welfare Committee in the state-capital Lucknow who shot off a letter to superintendent of Police (SP) Hardoi to look into the matter. But nothing was done neither did they respond to the CWC letter. The National and State Women's Commission, the National and State Human Rights Commission, the Director General of Police (DGP) UP, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lucknow, SSP Hardoi all were contacted by the baby's family but justice is yet to be brought to them.
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As per the Article 6(1) of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it has been defined clearly that: State parties recognize that every child has the inherent right to life.
It also says in Article 16(1) of the convention that: No child shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family, home, correspondence nor to unlawful attacks on his or her honour or reputation.
Article 16(2) of the convention further says: The child has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.
But above all Article 39 of the convention says, state parties shall take all appropriate measures to promote physical and psychological recovery and social re-integration of a child victim of any form of neglect, exploitation, abuse, torture or any form of cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or armed conflict. Such recovery shall take place in an environment which fosters the health, self respect and the dignity of the child.
Even the Constitution of India clearly states as per Article 39, Directive Principles of State Policy: ... that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in condition of freedom and dignity and childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against, moral and material abandonment...
As of now Baby Bitta has been denied all of the above. And she is fighting for life at the Department of plastic surgery at CSMMU. She needs our help and protection and it's our moral responsibility to stand up and fight for the rights of this innocent child.
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The Lower Lea Valley was the largest waterside industrial area in London when London was the world's largest industrial city and greatest port in the world.
Surviving in Fish Island and Hackney Wick is the valley's largest group of port and port-related industrial buildings, dating from the late 19th and early 20th century.
The London Legacy Development Corporation is to be congratulated on its proposals to extend two existing small conservation areas so that all the historic industrial buildings in Fish Island and Hackney Wick are protected, together with their associated waterways.
Under the proposals, the Fish Island Conservation Area (designated by LB Tower Hamlets in 2008) is to be extended northwards along the Hackney Cut and the eastern part of the Hertford Union Canal to the southside of London Overground.
The Hackney Wick Conservation Area (designated by LB Hackney in 2009) is to be extended along the northside of the London Overground to the eastern side of the Hackney Cut.
An LLDC letter about the proposals and consultation includes a map showing the proposed conservation area extensions, and contact details (see letter here).
East End Waterway Group fully supports both proposals and asks all readers of this newsletter to study the planning guide on the Legacy Corporation's website (see relevant section here) and respond in support of both proposed conservation area extensions, by 8 January 2014.
The Legacy Coporation Board has to approve the proposals (by the Planning Policy and Decisions Team) before it can designate the extended conservation areas, so your individual support is needed to ensure the "protection and beneficial use" of this vital part of the East End's unique six-mile waterway 'ring'.
You may also like to suggest that the Fish Island Conservation Area is also extended at its south-east corner to include the wooded (non-public) site of the Old Ford pumping station with its attractive 1902-03 boundary wall and adjacent section of the Northern Outfall Sewer (Greenway). This would have the added benefit of fully protecting this section of the River Lea and both sides of the sewer bridge.
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So, when my wife and I bought our first house with an actual--albeit postage stamp sized--yard in Palo Alto, you can imagine my delight when I realized we could see the magnificent grounds of the Sunset campus from our back patio. We could also hear how much fun they were having on many a summer evening, but that's another story.
It turns out that the Sunset headquarters is open to the public most days, and many times I've wandered back there to marvel at their amazing Western gardens with species of flora ranging from desert to high alpine. It's like walking back in time, to an era when print was the primary means of influencing public taste and dialog. Fashion, food, furnishings, gardening, farming, architecture, art, entertaining, travel--these were all the bailiwick of Sunset. Sustainable living, tiny homes and healthy organic eating were conversations on the pages of Sunset before the Great Depression! No hash tags necessary.
In this post Internet and post Twitter age, it's hard not to get nostalgic for the time when the tastemakers of the world could be trusted to have vetted their sources, tested it in their test kitchen, or put it to use in the garden before declaring some item the next great thing. The editors at magazines like Sunset took their responsibility to their audience very seriously because they knew millions would act upon the words they read, and the trust of their audience was their greatest asset.
But actually there's no need to be nostalgic--Sunset still maintains the same editorial excellence today. You can drop by any day and see their kitchen staff hard at work, testing five different "favorite" Dungeness Crab recipes to see which one can really be made in under an hour. The garden staff might be found experimenting with different organic fertilizers or struggling to assemble a "no assembly needed" pot sprinkling system. And you can rightly assume that the wine editor can be found testing the contents of many a bottle before making her final recommendations.
This is why it gives me great pleasure to announce a new pilot relationship between Curious and Sunset that begins today. Sunset editors will be creating courses on the Curious platform, designed both for longtime Sunset readers and new Curious learners who have never opened a Sunset book or magazine before.
We're starting with three courses: Sunset's Perfect Holiday Meal, Sunset's Essentials of Wine, and Sunset's Guide to Container Gardening. For a limited time all of these courses (19 lessons in all) are available for free to all Curious customers at www.curious.com/sunsetmagazine.
We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed helping Sunset create them!
Stay curious,


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We are pleased to offer Eye to the Infinite, a Torah Guide to Jewish Mediations for Divine Awareness, in a weekly serialized form – with permission from and offer by the author…
Eye to the Infinite – A Torah Guide to Jewish Meditations to Increase Divine Awareness.
A Compendium of Meditations and Techniques, adapted from the Writings and Teachings of the Masters of Kabbalah and Jewish Theology.
The book and this post Copyright © 2013 by Aharon Rubin – serialized on the Mystical Paths blog with permission.The English word eye sounds like I, a word that describes the boundaries and significance of the self as primary, significant and apart from others, the exact opposite of the Hebrew AYiN (nothingness). This is not an accident. Hebrew, the ancient tongue used by G-d to communicate with His prophets and the first direct manifestation of G-d's thought in a medium understandable by man,[1] reveals, through its linguistic nuances, idiosyncratic anagrams and homophones, the inner truth and reality.[2] Other languages (particularly the more modern), portray a more superficial reality,[3] removed from the absolute truth. Though they might reflect some image or perception, the message is often distorted; the further languages are removed from the original source, the more the inner ideas metamorphose. Of all the five senses, the eye contributes most to one's self awareness, creating an impression of individuality and separateness, which helps develop identity and persona.[4] This is the message of the English word "eye" and its homophone, "I". The Hebrew word AYiN, on the other hand, talks about the eye's internal structure and mechanism. More so than any other organ, the eye is teaching us how to connect to the world, to appreciate the other and to empathise. It teaches the secret of self-negation. The purpose of the ego, the "I" – the אני – ANiY – is to embody and transmit that awareness. The אני is a vehicle of the individual's expression and grasp of the אין – AYiN. [5]
This brings us to another striking similarity between two apparently unconnected words. The Hebrew for I, ANiY – אני, is an antonym and anagram of AYiN – אין, the word for "nothingness." The ANiY, the "I" of each individual, is a stepping-stone to G-d. By reason of our apparent individuality and separateness from G‑d, we have the ability to nullify ourselves to G-d, to reach out and touch the AYiN. By looking up toward G-d, the ANiY (the ego) dissolves its protective boundaries. It then undergoes a metamorphosis and changes into AYiN (self-negation), which attaches to the ultimate AYiN, the Ein Sof, the Infinite One. [6]
This is a two-way process. Opening our hearts to the Infinite allows His influx to inspire and ignite our minds, to enter our existence and build our Malchuth Shomayim, Kingdom of Heaven, our individual aniy of G-d, our personal House for G-d on Earth. By dissolving our separateness and attaching to Heaven, the letter (ע - AYiN) that represents the caliginous, outer shell, [7] the duplicity of purpose, becomes a letter of unity(א – ALeF) [8] the עין becomes [9] אין and the kosnos or – כתנות עור – the veils of physicality, become [10] נות אור – raiment of light.
[1] Rabbi Avrohom Abulafia says שפה ברורה – the "speech" of the angels, is the same gematriah as לשון קודש. The higher form of communication used in heaven is reflected most clearly in the holy tongue. For further discussion regarding languages, see Maor Einayim Parshas Beshalach and Pri Ho'orets Parshas Vayigash who discuss the possibility of "the holy tongue" as referring to the inner content and intention, rather than a specific language.
[2] Avodas Yisroel (Rabbi Yisroel of Koznits), Beshalach. See also Zohar Vol III, 204a.
[In "Coincidences in the Bible and in Biblical Hebrew," Professor Chaim Shore gives numerous examples to illustrate that, "Biblical Hebrew reflects the inner structure of the physical world." For example, "Numerical values of words relating to velocity, i.e. light (Or), sound (Qol) and silence (Dmomoh), or to the extremities of velocity, i.e. lightening (Boroq), thunder (Ra'am) and standstill (Dmomoh), when plotted against their respective velocities (on a log-scale), give a straight-line graph."]
[3] Talmud Shabbos 12a. There are many other examples of this. The Hebrew word for "face" is פנים – "Ponim." The same root letters, penim means "inner", which suggests a possible connection between the face, the outside appearance, and the inner person. Indeed, our sages say that outside behaviour should reflect the inner character, the true "face", i.e. ponim should reflect the penim – the inner person (Brochos 28a). The English word "face" on the other hand is related to "façade", a mask. A person can have many different "faces". Perhaps English culture demands that the "face" hide the truth of the inner self.
[4] See Igro DePirkoh (Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapiroh from Dinov) note 160, in the name of the Ari: "Sight is the closest of the senses to Da'ath …."
[5] Thus the word אני - ani - can be seen to be related to the word אניה (oniyoh) - ship, and to אנא (onoh) meaning "where"; the ANiY is a vessel [ship] to the soul so that the Divine is expressed within time and space [where].
[6] See also the prayer נשמת – Nishmas (Shabbos Morning Prayers) "and every eye longs for You, etc."
[7] In the original Ksav Libuno'oh [common script preceding Ksav Ashuris, see Sanhedrin 21b], the letter Ayin took the form of a circle.
[8] The letter Aleph sounds like and is thus interchangeable with the letter Ayin, as explained above.
[9] ענוה – humility, is the awareness of the self next to one's awareness of G-d. Thus, עין plus the letter א, or אין plus ע, has a gematriah of ענוה.
[10] Midrash Rabboh, Genesis 20. The Tanna Rabbi Meir annotated a note to his Torah Scroll. On '"And G-d made for them garments of skin" (Gen.3:21) he appended '"garments of light," homiletically exchanging the letter ayin in the word for skin, עור, for an aleph, אור, light, thus כתנות אור, garments of light. See also Ohr HaChaim, Sh'mos 34:35.


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So, you're looking to invest in a property in Melbourne this year and you're currently searching for homes for sale. The city offers a highly competitive real estate industry; you can find many available houses and apartments. But, before you decide on a property to invest in, it's wise that you look at other options first.
House and land packages, for instance, could be something you're missing out. While this option is often overlooked by property buyers, it is sometimes more practical than getting an old property. Below, Modeina explains why:
Savings on Stamp Duty
Buying an established house requires paying stamp duty on both the land and the property. However, when you go for a house and land package, you will only have to pay stamp duty on the value f the land component. This is because the house is yet to be built.
Flexibility in Choice of Communities
Most packages are designed to appeal to a particular group of customers. This means you can make a decision based on your living preferences or that of your tenants (should you plan to put it up for rent). For instance, you can find a house and land packages near Taylors Hill golfing estate or maybe one in a retirement village in surrounding areas such as Burnside.
Freedom in Terms of Property Design
With these packages, you can decide on the design and theme of your property. This decision would largely depend on your investment goals and budget, of course. There's nothing to fret, though. Developers will help you on this matter. They will help you decide on everything, from the location to the structural design of your house.
Tax benefits
With a new home, you can claim tax deductions for depreciable assets like the costs of property's construction, fixtures, and fittings. Tax situations differ from person to person, so it's wise to consult with a certified accountant to learn more about taxes.
A newly built home can attract more tenants than an old, poorly maintained property. With a house and land package, you can make the most out of your new investment property.


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Avoid Spoilers! Read from Episode One
June, 1983
Number Six sniffs a couple of times, wipes her face and looks the priest in his eyes.
"What are you talking about, dear?" Father Bolton puts an arm out to try and comfort her.
"I didn't mean to kill Henry Smart," Constance Helling weeps.
Father Bolton takes a step back and brings his hand to his mouth in shock. "Constance?" he says, bewildered.
"I killed her, Father," Constance continues to cry. "I didn't mean to do it. We were fighting one moment, and the next thing I knew she was on the ground. She hit her head on a rock."
"Constance," Father Bolton says, ushering Number Six into his house, "you need to start from the beginning."
Present Day
Anna-Maree Axe walks down the main street of Peppercorn Patch. Even though it was the middle of winter and cold, the sun was out and it had turned out to be a pleasant day. Anna-Maree's newly coloured hair was hidden under a beanie. A scarf swamped her neck and sunglasses kept one third of her face hidden.
She passed people in the street. Peppercorn Patch townsfolk who had no idea who she really was. She was now Anna-Maree Axe. And that was how she wanted it to stay.
Anna-Maree had a problem. In fact, Anna-Maree had more than one problem. But she seemed to have dealt with all of the problems that she was faced with. Most of the time she just ran away from her problems.
She now had a loving husband. She wasn't about to run away from him. But she did need to fix one of her problems first. And that was the reason why she was in Peppercorn Patch.
"Can I help you?" the bank manager asks Anna-Maree as she enters the small bank.
Anna-Maree goes to take her sunglasses off, but stops herself, realising that she needs to keep her identity as hidden as possible. She doesn't recognise the bank manager standing in front of her, but knows the bank's cameras would probably be filming her.
"I have a security deposit box," Anna-Maree says. "I'd like to view it."
"Of course," the bank manager says, leading Anna-Maree over to a desk in the back corner of the bank. "I'll need to see some identification."
Anna-Maree is suddenly nervous. A wave of fear floods her thoughts. She hands over the false identification to the bank manager.
"Thank you," the bank manager says, taking the card. "You'll need to remove your sunglasses."
Anna-Maree hesitantly slides the sunglasses down her nose and then completely off her face. She pushes them onto the top of her head.
"Thank you, Ms Strong," the bank manager says, handing back Anna-Maree's ID and taking a key out of the desk drawer. "Have you got your key with you?"
"Yes," Anna-Maree rummages through her handbag and pulls out a golden key.
Anna-Maree follows the bank manager through a back door and into the safety deposit room. "Number?" the bank manager asks.
Anna-Maree looks at her key and sees the number engraved at the top of it. "Thirteen," she tells the bank manager.
The bank manager leads her over to the table in the centre of the room. She takes a seat as her box is retrieved. After the box is placed on the table in front of her, the bank manager slides a key into one end of it. Anna-Maree takes her key and inserts it into the other side. There is a clicking sound as the front of the box separates from the rest of the box.
"I'll leave you to it, then," the bank manager says. "Use the phone to call me when you're done."
Once the bank manager exits the room, Anna-Maree pulls the box towards her and slides the lid off.
She pulls out some paperwork and quickly flicks through it. She drops the stack of paper on the table and pulls out more, flicking through it as well.
"Where is it?" Anna-Maree says out loud. She pushes the paperwork over the table, frantically searching.
She can feel her face redden as the paperwork on the table is pushed in every direction.
"Please, please!" She says, frantically. "Where in the hell is it?"
Frustrated, Anna-Maree lets out a howl that is only muffled by the thick, soundproof walls of the safety deposit room. As she gets to her feet, she pushes the table away from her, the paperwork and safety deposit box on it flying across the room.
Geraldine Jenkins unlocks the front door of her daughter's unit and assists her daughter up the front steps.
"You know, you really don't have to stay," Mark Gilmore says, carrying his wife's bags into the house.
"I'm staying for my daughter," Geraldine snaps. "Someone needs to look after her."
"I appreciate your offer to help," Mark says to his mother-in-law, "but Cathy is my wife, and I'm sure I can look after her."
"Like you've looked after Cathy all this time?" Geraldine snaps again. "Good protective husband you are!"
"I didn't send her the cookies," Mark protests. "I didn't poison my wife."
Geraldine turns to face Mark and wags a finger at him, berating him like a small child. "The police might believe you, but I have my doubts!"
"I don't want to harm my wife!"
"But cheating on her with that mistress Melanie…"
"Melody," Mark interrupts.
"…Melody! That was okay, was it?" Geraldine reprimands him. "That wasn't hurting my daughter?"
"Be quiet! The both of you!" Cathy Gilmore suddenly shouts. She bends down to pat her Ragdoll cat. It purrs and pushes its body through her legs.
After a moment of silence, Geraldine turns to face Mark again. "I'm staying to look after my daughter. She needs me at the moment. I think you're best off finding other accommodation for the time being."
"But where would I go?" Mark asks.
"Why don't you see if Melody has a spare room," Geraldine quips. "Actually, it probably wouldn't matter if she didn't, would it?"
"Number Six came to me," Father Bolton says to Kelly Driver. "She attacked Henry."
"But we looked up to her!" Kelly holds back tears. Kelly tries to hold back her anger. "We looked up to Constance."
"She tried to prevent Henry from leaving."
"I was supposed to leave with her," Kelly adds, reminiscing. "Henry wanted me to leave with her."
"Constance said that she was trying to look after Henry," Father Bolton explains.
"So she attacked her?" Kelly is incredulous.
"It was an accident," Father Bolton says. "Constance didn't mean to hurt her."
"What happened after that?" Kelly asks, becoming increasingly impatient with the Father who she looked up to as her own 'father'.
June, 1983
"It was over here," a 22-year-old Constance Helling says to Father Bolton, leading him to the location where she had attacked Henrietta Smart.
They both step timidly through the dark forest, the glow of the flashlights leading the way.
Constance shines her light over near the rocks and sees Henry's bicycle glimmer. "She's over here," Constance says.
Father Bolton steps over closer to the bicycle and uses his flashlight to search the forest floor. "Where is she?"
"I don't understand," Constance says, her flashlight darting quickly around. "She hit her head here."
"She's not here, Constance," Father Bolton states. "Maybe you were mistaken, child."
"I know what I saw!"
"Come on," Father Bolton says. "Let's head back. We can search for her in the morning. She might have returned home."
Without saying another word, Constance Helling and Father Bolton begin their trek back out of the forest.
Present Day
"I don't understand," Kelly says. "Where was Henry?"
"She wasn't there," Father Bolton tells her. "So she must have survived the fall."
"But how do you know?" Kelly asks. "Constance could have hidden her body somewhere else."
Father Bolton takes a deep breath and takes Kelly's hands in his own. Their warmness is a comfort to Kelly. She wished he was her real father.
"My dear child," Father Bolton says, closing his eyes. "Henrietta Smart survived."
"You saw her?" Kelly asks.
"Yes, Kelly," Father Bolton whispers. "In fact, I've seen her recently. She's back in town."
Kelly Driver lets out a gasp.
Father Bolton smiles. "And I think she's changed her name."
Next Episode – Thursday August 18


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Brilliant products and produce from the Black Country will be on display in Parliament next week at the annual "Made in the Black Country" Showcase.
Dudley North MP Ian Austin has teamed up with the Black Country LEP to give local business figures, Government Ministers and MPs from all parties the chance to meet Black Country business and see how the region produces everything from rotary engines and handbags to traditional iron metalware and the country's best beer, including big names such as Moog, Precision Chains and Boss Design.
The event will take place from 11am-3pm on Wednesday 1st November in the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House in Parliament.
During the Exhibition the Black Country LEP will also be showcasing the West Midlands supply chain portal, HVM City: the Opportunity Gateway. This innovative online resource will bring together contract opportunities from across the UK centring on the West Midlands to enable organisations to compete for opportunities linked to major public and private sector organisations – further boosting regional opportunity and investment.
Austin organised the event to raise the profile of Black Country manufacturing in Westminster and highlight the region's skills.
Ian Austin said:
"I grew up in Dudley, I love the Black Country and I'm proud of it.
"Manufacturing is a really important part of the Black Country's heritage but I want to show that hi-tech manufacturing, science and technology has a bright future in the region too. I want people in London to understand that we are bringing new industries and new jobs to the area to strengthen the local economy and boost prosperity.
"That's why I'm delighted to be able to organise this event in Parliament again this year, where our brilliant local producers and manufacturers can show off their work to MPs from across the country."


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If Scotland had been searched during the earlier part of the eighteenth century, there was not a minister within its bounds who, alike in personal character, and in the discharge of his pastoral function, approached nearer the apostolic model than did this man of God. It is a fact that, even before he died, men and children had come to pronounce his name with reverence. It had become a synonym for holy living.
So wrote Andrew Thomson about Thomas Boston (1676-1732). Boston was an eminent Scottish divine and prolific theological writer. Ordained to the ministry of the Church of Scotland, he served two congregations, first in the parish of Simprin (1699-1707), then in the parish of Ettrick (1707-1732).