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Unidentified Photographer (U.S.): The Telegrapher
Daguerreotype, Quarter-plate size ( 3.25 x 4.25 inches), circa 1853
The telegraph apparatus shown consists of a key used for transmission (left) and an embossing telegraph receiver to the right. There was likely a message embossed in the dots and dashes of Morse Code on the paper strip held by the subject of this portrait, but we can only guess at what it might have said.
The telegraph, photography, railroad and the steamship were considered the wonders of the modern world in the middle of the 19th century. These inventions triggered revolutionary changes in society. This daguerreotype shows a young man proud of being in the technological vanguard of his day--as one of the first people to be "wired" through history's first electronic communications network.
As an occupational daguerreotype, this image provides us with more information than an ordinary portrait. Its brilliant clarity and dynamic pose communicate something of importance to the sitter, something he wanted people in the future to know about him. And the magic works: the daguerreotype vanquishes the separation of 150 years as effectively as the telegraph conquered the physical distance of people separated by a continent. "A Sender of Messages!" is the message he sends... and the message we receive.
The Telegrapher was shown at the Southeast Museum of Photography in the 1993 exhibition "The Secret Pleasures of Daguerreotypes," and was featured on the poster for the exhibition. The image was included in the Smithsonian Institution's landmark daguerreotype exhibit, "Secrets of the Dark Chamber" and is illustrated in the book of the same name (Smithsonian Institution Press/National Museum of American Art: 1995).
Copyright © 1999 The American Photography Museum, Inc. All Rights Reserved


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As our signature braid, the Amity braid is one that we hold close to our hearts. In all simplicity, it is a basic technique a braider learns in her first class. From choosing the material and color to the actual braiding process - as she weaves each strand over the other, she gains confidence through practice to complete her maiden braid. Created by our braiders, as young as 9 years old, we celebrate their first steps in learning a skill, forming a bond with the community, and rebuilding their lives.
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DAS Financial Management Solution
- Comprehensive Financial Management: DAS can manage and fulfill any of your business' financial or accounting needs. We utilize the DAS 16 Point Process to ensure that every financial management area of your business is addressed.
- Team-Based Approach: We utilize a team of professionals who possess the skills and experience necessary to meet any financial management need. We utilize the most applicable professionals available for tasks, resulting in a solution that is both efficient and effective.
- Proactive Methodology: Our processes are designed to uncover potential problem areas, identify areas for improvement, and implement the changes necessary to fix these areas. Our goal is to reduce your executive team's financial management burden and eliminate financial surprises.
Franchise owners will become part of our collaborative network of consulting firms with the objective of launching and growing their local office. We offer franchise owners the following benefits:
Established Sales and Marketing System
Stellar Services Offered to Clients
Comprehensive Training and Support
Services Provided Under DAS Brand
Our professional services are priced to be both competitive in the market place, as well as financially rewarding to our partners.
Our services go beyond compliance and transactional accounting work. We help our clients plan for the future, manage overall business performance and achieve their growth and profitability goals.recurring
Our services are designed to be performed by staff-level professionals, freeing up the owners to grow their business.
Comprehensive Training and Support Program
- Up to two weeks of initial training;
- Up to 100 hours of additional coaching;
- Electronic templates, tools, and worksheets;
- 250+ page franchise operations manual (paper and electronic format);
- Access to the DAS network of marketing and operational support.
Scalable Business Model
Although it is OK to start as a one-person operation, we do not believe it is a formula for long-term prosperity.
It is virtually impossible for one person to do everything necessary to grow a successful consulting practice:
- Market your services;
- Prospect potential clients;
- Convert prospects into clients;
- Provide consulting services;
- Perform administrative duties.
Our system encourages hiring and growth.
The majority of our marketing and operational process can be performed by staff-level professionals, freeing up the owners to grow their business.
The DAS network of offices provides marketing and operational staff at discounted rates.
DAS Franchise Territories
- Each franchise has exclusive revenue rights to businesses in their territory;
- Territories consist of contiguous zip codes that contain approximately 2,500 businesses in the DAS target market;
- Target Market: Businesses with annual revenue between $500,000 and $50 million.
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- Active or passive owner;
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- Provide consulting services through other DAS offices;
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- Active or passive owner;
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Chants of Warsaw – for men's choir and symphony orchestraDuration: 17'Instrumentation: 3222 4331 batt coro (2T2B) archiComposed in: 1980
This is the second version of cantata Chants of Warsaw originally composed for men's choir and organ – Chants of Warsaw – for men's choir and organ. This transcription of the composition was regarded by the composer as a better one because of the wider colour potential. The form of the piece is sequential A-B-C-D-E-F-A' and it is an apotheosis of love to its hero city, embodiment of human virtues and Polish virtues in particular.
The lyrics was selected from the anthology of poems Four Centuries of Poesy About Warsaw (Cztery wieki poezji o Warszawie) by Juliusz Wiktor Gomulicki and icludes poems by Zygmunt Laukowski, Alojzy Felinski-Rodoc, Stanisław Balinski, Leopold Staff, Władysław Broniewski, Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński and Tadeusz Kubiak.


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So here it is ... 'Flutterby' magic!
I am also entering this page into K Andrew's Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky -create any project that is all a flutter - using butterflies or any other winged thing! Perfect!!
Another stunning layout, so much eye candy! Love the stitched butterfly trails and the flowers looks amazing! have a great weekend, DebxxReplyDelete
Hi Kerys,
What a unique layout--I love all the little details--the stiching of the butterfly's path, the quilling, the rick rack stems--GREAT creative touches!
Thank you for playing along in my Simply Sunday Challenge.
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Choosing a Good Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured, one of the first things you may be thinking about is whether you should contact a lawyer. Once you have decided that you want to seek compensation for the injuries you have sustained, you may turn to the Yellow Pages, the Internet or your local high street firm of solicitors for help. But before you choose a firm, you may want to ask yourself a few questions about the type of service you are expecting and what is most important to you.
Are They a Solicitor?Firstly, make sure that the company you are dealing with has lawyers working within it. It may sound strange but there are a lot of 'accident claims companies' that are merely call-centres and claims management companies who have no legal training whatsoever. They offer a very impersonal service and you may end up feeling like a reference number rather than a person.
Are They a Specialist in Personal Injury?There are also very many types of solicitors. It probably isn't sufficient to rely on 'that person who did our conveyancing' or 'the next door neighbour's divorce lawyer.' While there are some solicitors, often in small high street firms, who will deal with a large variety of legal work, they may not be specialists in personal injury claims. Other firms only concentrate on personal injury claims, and may have expertise in a wide range of accidents.
In order to choose the right lawyer, you may want to check their qualifications and whether they have membership to the correct panel. For example, if you have been involved in a motor accident, you could check that your solicitor is a member of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS), which is an association that campaigns for accident victims' rights. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers or APIL is another such organisation for specialist solicitors working in this area of the law.


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Can you imagine bragging about Sylvester Stallone or Mr. T being your teacher in school? Well, some people probably do as they had the privilege of being taught by some of the most famous people on the planet. Whether they are action-movie actors, musicians or writers, these 10 people used to navigate the classrooms before they made it big. We …Read More »
10 Celebrities that Should NEVER Be Behind the Wheel
Our dear celebrities may be excellent at their job, but just like us, they're sometimes terrible drivers. Only when they destroy cars, they destroy hundreds of thousands worth of cars. And when they do something bad, they can usually get away with it more easily. These 10 celebrities are such bad drivers that they should really consider getting drivers instead …Read More »
Worst Celebrity Boyfriends and Husbands
Celebrities can't hide their relationships from the eyes of the public. And while there are some truly exceptional examples of fairytale marriages in Hollywood, there are also those that make us cringe. It's a widely known fact that girls like bad boys, but some men have definitely gone overboard. These celebrity guys did some unforgivable things to their girlfriends and …Read More »
7 Wildest Rock 'n' Roll Stories
Ah, the rock 'n' roll lifestyle – always on the road, surrounded by great looking babes, lots of alcohol and drugs… You know that nothing good can come out of it all, well actually nothing except epic stories. And rock stars are full of epic stories, some of which they don't actually remember because they were too wasted, but luckily …Read More »
7 Most Annoying Facts about the Kardashians
The Kardashians started out as a reality TV show, only to turn into one of the most recognizable names on the planet. Whether we like it or not, this family has become a part of everyday life of anyone who has even the slightest idea of what is going on in the media. Every day, there is something new about …Read More »
5 Rappers Who Have Really Killed People
1. Mac Minister Once, Mac Minister was an up-and-coming MC from the Bay Area, but he got caught up in an ongoing war between the East and West Coast. He was making a name for himself in the underground scene and even worked with Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. But Mac Minister didn't get any mainstream media attention until he …Read More »
Cheating Stars Who Married the "Other Woman"
Their marriages looked like they would last forever, just like in fairytales. But then, "the other woman" appeared and these celebs went head over heels and left their wives only to marry their mistresses. Sometimes, boy meets girl and marries her doesn't end there, but rather goes in circles with more than one girl – and these are the stories …Read More »
10 Cars Under $25,000 That Will Get You Laid
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Paula is a Toronto-based graphic, pattern, and screen print designer. She has worked with many notable and innovative companies in her design career including Wired, Rossignol and BMW. In the past 3 years Paula has taken the initiative to launch her own brand of playful, bold patterns and prints. She has licensed her work with various companies and sells her own line of home and lifestyle products. Paula is addicted to her sketchbook, making patterns, using color and screen printing her little heart way. She creates almost every day – and if she is not creating, she is getting inspired. Whether it's a visit to the desert, hiking a lone trail or keeping pace in a bustling city, Paula enjoys searching for new things that will inspire her work.
Where are you from?
I grew up in a small town on the prairies of Canada but after attending Art College in Alberta my graphic design career took me to the US where I spent 5 years living in both California and Vermont. I had the privilege of working at some incredible companies along the way such as Wired and Rossignol. I then moved back to Canada to pursue my graphic work and to eventually start my own design business as a contract graphic, pattern, and screen print designer. And now I currently reside in Toronto.
How did you get involved in art?
In elementary school I was influenced by my Principal who was also my art teacher. He was a well-known artist in the community and did all these amazing ink drawings which he showed at local art galleries. To me at that time he was my biggest hero and influence. Somehow he saw potential in me at a young age, and really pushed me to draw every day and keep a sketchbook. When I moved on to high school I was lucky enough to have a very influential art teacher there as well. She also saw my passion for art and worked very hard to bring out the best in my drawing and painting. After high school I knew I was destined to pursue a career in art or design. At first I enrolled in Interior Design school but found that a bit too contrived. I moved on to discover graphic design which I found to be a bit more open-ended and allowed me to pursue my creative dreams while still making a decent living. As I gained more experience I eventually became an independent designer, making my own patterns and screen prints on products while still working as a contract graphic designer.
Your biggest influences
The luxury of going to art school is that you become exposed to so many different art movements. I'd have to say I loved Fauvism (Henri Matisse), Art Deco (AM Cassandre) and Art Nouveau (Charles Rennie Mackintosh). They all had different purposes but collectively I admired the refinement, beauty and color influences in all of them. I also appreciated the socially conscious movements like Constructivism (El Lissitzky) and Bauhaus (Kandinsky, Van der Rohe) where they made art and design with a specific purpose – both in everyday life and in society. I can also see influence in my work from people like MC Escher and Joan Miro.
What do you do to keep your creativity flowing?
I think it's really important to continually seek out new things to influence your work. For me I love the intensity of living in a bustling city like Toronto and discovering stuff like street art, going to a music show, or taking an art class to keep the creative juices flowing. That said, I also find inspiration going for a quiet hike in the woods with my dog or travelling down to the desert every year. Nature is so powerful and the smallest thing can have such a long lasting effect on your work.
What do I like the least about the world of art?
I think it can be a bit over saturated at times. With the way the world is today and with social media – you can easily get consumed with too much that you start to lose focus on your own vision. It's easy to get frustrated, compare yourself to others, or lose your way. So for me it's always good to take a step back once and awhile and to remember your purpose as an artist/designer and know that you have something valuable to contribute.
A bit about the 100-day project
I love a good challenge. And luckily for me I am pretty self-motivated. So I started this project to see if I could push my pattern designs and get out of my comfort zone. And it worked! I discovered so many intricate things about my work. I tried new color combinations, I discovered old sketches that I turned into amazing patterns, and I made so much work to influence some of my screen printed designs for next year. All in all, I think it's important to do these challenges every once and awhile. It will kick start your creativity and you never know where it may lead.
What abilities or special capacities do you think a graphic designer should develop?
I really believe graphic design encompasses practicing your craft every day, problem solving, and still making a good living at it. I wish I could just make art all day and nothing else, but the reality is, as a sole business owner, you have to do some hustling, too. I was (and always will be) an artist first, but as a designer you are kind of plopped into this commercial world where you are expected to produce on tight deadlines. That said, I think if you are passionate about making art, you are half way there. So work on developing your own style and story. The other half is learning your tools and getting your work out there to the world. If you can find ways to refine your skills and market them in some capacity – you will succeed.
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Following on from our recent post about PR and Measurement, a new global charter of principles for measuring PR was launched last week. The 'Barcelona Declaration of Research Principles' was launched at the second European Summit on Measurement, where representatives from PR companies and research organisations rejected Advertising Value Equivalence as an appropriate measure for public relations. Although the new charter is only a roadmap to a better solution, it seems a helpful development and may take us closer to the industry's Holy Grail.
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Roger Annies composed and circulated a leaflet about the Royal Mail's opt-out clause for unsolicited mail during his rounds in Barry, south Wales.
Residents are said to be annoyed at their postman's suspension.
A Royal Mail spokeswoman confirmed that a postman employed in Barry was being investigated for "alleged misconduct".
Mr Annies' leaflet read: "As you will have certainly already noticed, your postman is not only delivering your mail; he/she also has to deliver some (anonymous) advertising material called door-to-door items.
"For the near future, Royal Mail plans to increase your advertising mail. This will mean a lot more unwanted post in your letterbox.
"If you complete the slip below and send it to the Royal Mail delivery office, you should not get any of the above-mentioned unwanted advertising."
People who were receiving Mr Annies' leaflets say they are in favour of his actions.
Anthony Vaughan, 64, of Churchfields, Barry, said: "I'm fed up with junk mail. For every letter you receive, you have to put another 14 in the dustbin.
"God knows what businesses think about the amount of junk mail delivered to them.
"I thought it was a good idea and I was going to complete the form that he had delivered.
"Roger was just letting us know what Royal Mail should have told us in the first place. I don't agree with the suspension at all. It's ridiculous."
'Environmental damage'
Father-of-two Mr Annies would not comment about his suspension while it is still under investigation.
Councillor Robert Curtis, who represents the Gibbonsdown ward on the east side of Barry, said: "The service mentioned by the postman is something that I was going to feature in my next newsletter so he has beat me to it.
"Millions of pounds are wasted on leaflets and the environmental damage that does is massive and it is just not needed.
"If we could stop junk mail at the origin we would certainly save councils a lot of money and prevent a lot of environmental damage.
"I suspect the postman should have got permission from his management but I support what he was doing as a principle."
A spokesman for the Royal Mail confirmed that a postman has been given a "precautionary suspension" pending further investigations.
He said Royal Mail delivered less than a quarter of the UK's unaddressed mail - officially known as "Door to Door items" - and that "if we do not deliver this mail then rival companies will."
He added: "Royal Mail's future depends on competing effectively in all parts of the market and that includes unaddressed mail, a service which is used by a great many firms and people, whose businesses depend on it."
Profitable service
A Royal Mail spokesman also told the BBC that its code of conduct processes were "long established".
He said: "Royal Mail has a long association with the unions and we work our way through these processes very carefully.
"We make money through direct mail by senders paying for their addressed mail to be delivered, or through having a contract with senders who post unaddressed mail, such as local government information or local takeaways."
Bob Gibson, of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said: "The CWU recognises the strategic importance of Door to Door in what is a financially lucrative and expanding market.
"We are already in negotiations with Royal Mail to conclude an agreement that will enable the number of weekly Door to Door contracts to be increased, whilst at the same time ensuring that all operational and health and safety requirements are in place and our members receive improved remuneration and longer term job protection."
Your comments:
Roger Annies has done a great public service. I was unaware of the financial incentive for Royal Mail to deliver unwanted mail through my letter box, nor how to stop it. I do now, and will be able to act accordingly.Tim Jones, Cornwall
According to Royal Mail, us mere consumers account for only 10% of the market. But business to consumer is 60%. Doesn't take a genius to figure out they will focus and pander to the junk senders. However if Royal Mail sacks him, Mr Annies should fight for unfair dismissal - it's public domain information after all.Flynn, London, UK
99% of people are going to support this postie, junk mail is a pain and is largely unwelcome. I'm glad he did it, as this news story has effectively told me how to opt out of receiving some of this junk. Personally I would like to see the Royal Mail be allowed to increase the price of a 1st class stamp by 10p to increase their profitability, as I think even at 40p a pop the 1st class letter service would be an absolute bargain, and perhaps then they wouldn't need to distibute colossal amounts of (what ends up as) waste paper.Dave, Yeovil, Somerset
What really disturbs me about this story is not the Royal Mails bully boy tactics with the postman concerned (hardly unexpected) but the Unions attitude - quite happy to collaborate in RMs mission to bombard us with more junk mail so long as their members get a satisfactory back-hander. Mr Annies should be applauded for actually putting his customers first, a rare talent these days.Mike Honeyman, Northwich, England
I'd be very happy if someone had informed me of ways to end the endless torrent of junk mail that comes through my door. For him to be suspended is almost like saying the Royal Mail could challenge me if I told all my friends how to ban the junk. Does the Queen get bothered by all this "Royal" Mail rubbish?Jason Lucas, Doncaster, England
I registered with the Mail Preference Service to cut out all the junk mail I was receiving. That worked for a while but doesn't seem to have any effect on what the leaflets the Royal Mail deliver. Mine goes straight in the re-cycle bin - unread.David Marshall, Huddersfield, UK
What does this mean for the charges to remove rubbish? Not only do we have to receive this postal garbage, but then we'll also have to pay to dispose of it! Someone tell me how to get out of receiving this?! I'll pass on the info to everyone I meet! Thanks to this conciencious postman for this very useful info.Simon Fleming, Durham, Co. Durham.
It is so demoralising to open the door when you get home from work and find the doormat covered in junk mail which has to go straight in the bin. It makes me feel annoyed and powerless. I wholeheartedly support Roger Annies.Malcolm Webster, scotland
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The Union Home Ministry began tripartite talks today with the Gorkha representatives from the Darjeeling Hills, Terrai and Dooars region and the Government of West Bengal. The talks aimed at resolving the issues related to the Gorkhas were chaired by the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah. The Gorkha delegation was led by Darjeeling MP Shri Raju Bisht and highlighted various issues concerning the Gorkhas and the region.
The Union Home Minister listened to all the parties concerned and has decided to call for the second round of talks in the presence of the senior officials of the Government of West Bengal in November 2021. The West Bengal Government has been specifically asked to send their senior officials for the next round of talks. The all-round development and prosperity of the Darjeeling hills, Terrai and Dooars region is the top most priority of the Modi Government.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, the Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Member of Parliament from Alipurdwar Shri John Barla, the Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Bhalla, Secretary Ministry of Tribal Affairs Anil Kumar Jha, the Registrar General of India Dr. Vivek Joshi, the Principal Resident Commissioner of West Bengal Shri Krishna Gupta and other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs. On behalf of the Gurkhas, the delegation comprised of the Darjeeling MLA Neeraj Zimba, Kurseong MLA B.P. Bajgain, Kalchini MLA Bishal Lama, GNLF Chief Mann Ghising, CPRM Chief R.B. Rai, GoRaNiMo Chief Dawa Pakhrin, ABGL Chief Pratap Khati and SuMuMo Chief Bikash Rai.


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Whether they're dogs, cats, turtles or tarantulas, pets are family members who deserve a place on our walls. Using images of your pet as art in your home or office can brighten up your day and keep a beloved friend's face with you long after they're gone.
1- Pet Portraits
Getting formal portraits of pets isn't a new fad: ancient Egyptians and royal families have been commissioning paintings of their cats and dogs for centuries. You can join this tradition by finding a portrait artist who specializes in pet paintings. They may be able to create a beautiful piece from a photo of a pet that is squirmy or has passed away, or may ask to schedule an in-person sketch session.
Think about how you want to use the art before you commission it. A medium sized wrapped canvas of your dog with a bright color background might be best suited for a room with modern décor. If your home has a more traditional style or if you want to hang your pet painting at work, you may want something smaller that can be framed. Talk to the artist about the space where you want to hang the portrait so they can customize your art.
2- Photographic Pets
A pet portrait can also take the form of a beautiful photograph. We all take photos of our pets, but often the image is cluttered with people or laundry in the background, or the lighting doesn't capture our pet's playful spirit. If you want to create your own pet art at home, you can improve your photo skills by learning some basic techniques. If you want a truly professional piece, contact a local family portrait company and ask for a pet session.
Some photographers specialize in pet photos and others won't include them in their services, so make sure you ask specifically what experience they have shooting animals. Pets may feel scared or stressed if you need to bring them to a photography studio, so find out what methods the photographer uses to help them feel calm and get a relaxed looking shot. Ask to see examples of their finished work, and what their policy is about the final image: does your sitting fee include rights to the image, or will you have to purchase each copy of the photo separately?
3- DIY pop art
If hiring a professional is out of budget or not your style, there are still plenty of ways to get Fluffy or Fido on your wall. This tutorial shows a quick and easy project that can transform a photo of your pet into a work of art. The beauty of this project is its simplicity; the photo doesn't have to be great quality, it just needs to show your pet's face clearly. Just use a copier to enlarge the photo into a black and white image printed on colored paper, then cut away the background and mount your pet's picture onto a second sheet of colored paper. The result is a bright and cheerful picture with clean lines that really lets your pet's face be the focus of the frame.
4- Paint Your Own Pet
If you feel up for a more complicated art project at home, you can create your own painted portrait. Start with a photo of your pet mounted to a canvas, and use that as your guide, painting over each shape and section of their face until a portrait appears. This project is similar to a paint by numbers kit and will have that same vintage feel when it's finished. Even if you've never worked with paint before, using the photo as your guide will help you capture the main features of your pet. The imperfections and slight irregularities in the painting are what give this portrait so much charm.
Not every pet portrait will be a good fit for your family. Think about the space where you want to display your art, how your pet reacts with strangers, your budget and which features of their personality you want to capture most. Let those decisions guide your choice for which kind of art you want to invest in. Ultimately, whether you hire a professional or create your own DIY portrait of your pet, you're sure to love having their face on your wall.


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Concerning remakes, director John Huston once remarked, "They should only remake bad movies." I'm sort of in the middle myself: if you're going to remake a movie, at least add something new and let the remake be a reimagining. If you're really interested in seeing a movie, its first imagining is usually best and you can't mess with an original that was good enough to draw attention to itself by making people want to capitalize on its success by staging a remake.
In short, the cardinal sin for people making a remake is not adding anything new. Such is the case with this year's "Poltergeist," the remake of Tobe Hooper's 1982 film that commits this cardinal sin- while keeping the story intact, it misses the mark by thinking its story is enough. Adding nothing to the special effects of the original (save for an interesting look at the otherworldly dimension the youngest daughter of a suburban family is sucked into via a portal in her bedroom closet), it pares down what made the original "Poltergeist" compelling by not drawing out the characters in the family enough to allow you to care and not creating special effects that 'wow' you more than the effects in the original did. Continue reading


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First Raising Day Celebrations on 14 Jun 2016
Dear Members ,
1. I intend to give detailed account of actions connected with our First Raising / Birth Day celebrations of 14 Jun 2016. I will take you through from early morning of 13 Jun to evening of 14 Jun 2016. The planning for various events connected with our 1st Raising Day commenced two months back. All activities were identified right from reception of outstation guests to various events on 14 Jun 2016 to return of the guests to their permanent locations.
2. Arrival of Outstation Members. H Capt B Joseph was made responsible for reception & farewell of outstation guests and allotment of LOs to make outstation guests comfortable. It is gratifying to note H Capt B Joseph got six vehicles to be used for use by all outstation guests. H Capt Narasimha Reddy, son of H Capt Joseph and his friend were busy right from morning of 13 Jun 2016 in receiving outstation guests at various railway stations (Secunderabad, Kacheguda, Nampally) and taking them to their guest rooms in Oasis, Telangana & Andhra Sub Area Transit accommodation. All outstation guests were impressed with the planning, co-ordination and execution of this most difficult task. The following outstation guests arrived from their permanent locations to attend our first Raising Day celebrations:-
(a) Brig SKS Rana, VSM, President North & Central Zones with Smt Rochna Rana from New Delhi on 13 Jun 2016 by air.
(b) Lt Col Latif Vadakkayil, Head Pension Div, TSEWA from Calicut by air on 13 Jun 2016.
© Col Srikantha Seshadri, President, TSEWA Karnataka arrived by train from Bengaluru on 13 Jun 2016.
(d) WO Thiru Chelvam from Madurai arrived by train on 13 Jun 2016.
(e) Hony Sub Maj G Chattopadhyay from Kolkata arrived by train on 13 Jun 2016.
(f) Sub KV Subba Rao, President TSEWA, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh arrived from Tadepalligudem, West Godavari Dist, Andhra Pradesh on 13 Jun 2016.
(g) Sgt RR Unni, President, TSEWA Palakkad Dist arrived by train on 13 Jun 2016. He was received by Cmde Sudheer Parakala and was put up in his house in Jal Vayu Towers, Lower Tank Bund, Hyderabad.
(h) Brig Vinayak Ramanarayan, President TSEWA, MP & Chattisgarh arrived by train on 14 Jun 2016 from Bhopal.
(j) Col CAJ Swamy, President TSEWA Andhra Pradesh arrived from Vizag and was put up in the house of his son in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. He was taken care of by Cdd Chandra Shekar, Vice-President, TSEWA.
(k) Lt Col KP Radhakrishnan, All India Coordinator for AFT – 3 case: Pension of Col (TS) for all pre – Dec 2004 Lt Cols arrived by air from Bengaluru
2. All outstation members were put up in guest rooms in Oasis, CDM, CAW, 54 Inf Div Sig Regt Officers' Messes. Thanks to Lt Col Dr D Sampath Kumar we got five guest rooms in Oasis and thanks to Cmde Sudheer Parakala we got five rooms in CDM Offrs' Mess. Cmde Sudheer Parakala had three tenures in CDM (one as student officer, one as DS and one as Head of Faculty). Brig Vinayak Ramnarayan in CAW Offrs' Mess, Lt Col KP Radhakrishnan in 54 Div Sig Regt Offrs'Mess and Col CAJ Swamy in his son's house at Kukatpally were put up.
3. Dinner to Outstation Guests. A dinner was hosted by Executive & Core Committee members of TSEWA in RSI, Secunderabad on 13 Jun 2016. Col N Sitaramaiah undertook responsibility for dinner. We are very lucky to have Lt Gen YN Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, & former Army Cdr Central Comd to attend our dinner. He could not sit through out and left after interacting with all of us and explaining his experiences which he narrated in this book MUSINGS OF MILITARY MAVERICK. Col N Sitaramaiah deserves all kudos for an excellent work in which total of 40 took part in dinner. Hosts were charged Rs 400 single and Rs 800 with spouse for dinner.
Activities on 14 Jun 2016
3. Arrival. As planned, all Executive & Core Committee members arrived at 0900 hrs (two hours before) at the venue i.e. Auditorium, AWHO Ved Vihar, Military Dairy Farm Road, Subhash Nagar, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad. All arrangements such as fixing flexi banners at the entrance to AWHO Ved Vihar, parking of vehicles, notice board reception desks, inside arrangements like traditional lamp, rostrum, banners on the stage, projector, laptops for presentations, seating arraignments, bouquets, gifts to be given to selected persons, cleanliness of wash rooms, tea/coffee/mineral water arrangements were supervised. All TSEWA President of Zones, States and Districts and other outstation guest arrived by 1030 hrs.
4. Smt Shahanz Sheriff wife of Wg Cdr Sheriff and Smt Pinky Anand wife of Capt Anand are professional MCs. They arrived and coordinated with all speakers about sequence of events.
5. Welcome Tea. Participants started arriving from 1015 hrs and were served with a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits.
6. Arrival of Other Guests. Shri P Subramaniam, CMD IQM Soft, Shri Antony programmer with one more programmer, Shri VSP Brahma, AGM SBI, CPPC, Hyderabad with two associates, Smt Janaki Devi, Chief Manager, CPPC, SBH, Shri Ashok Kumar, Dy Manager, CPPC, SBH, Hyderabad with one more associate from SBH and Shri Srinivas Rao, Chief Manager, CPPC, Andhra Bank, Lt Col MLN Narasimha Rao of Eenadu TV with his TV crew arrived by 1050 hrs. The presence of these important persons were ensured by Col N Sitaramaiah and Lt Col Dr D Sampath Kumar.
7. Arrival of Chief Guest. Lt Gen YN Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, former Army Cdr, Central Comd was our chief guest escorted by Maj K Nagabhushanam arrived at the venue by 1058 hrs. By 1050 hrs all 325 chairs were occupied and few were seen standing as auditorium has limited seating capacity.
Commencement of Proceedings
8. The proceedings commenced with traditional Ganapathy vandanam sung by veteran Appa Rao. It was followed by lighting of traditional lamp by Chief Guest, President, Brig SKS Rana, Shri P Subramaniam, CMD IQM Soft who developed TSEWA web site and software Shri VSP Brahma, AGM, SBI, CPPC, Smt Sri Kumari Nettimi.
9. Welcome Address. Sgt Lawrence Joseph, Vice – President, TSEWA gave welcome address in his allotted 5 mins. He with his booming voice woke up even those who have the habit of going to sleep in a big gathering. He complimented all those who had to trudge long distances to come to the venue. He assured all that with the presentations lined up every one will say PAISA VASOOL by the end of the celebrations.
10. Where from to Where to. Activities undertaken by TSEWA from 14 Jun 2015 to 13 Jun 2016 were elaborately covered by the founder of TSEWA Col Dr GB Sethi. He took every one on a conducted tour with TSEWA right from the very first meeting held in this very auditorium to constitute Executive Committee of TSWEA (on 06 Jun 2015). He explained how decision was taken to raise TSEWA (Tri Services Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association) to help ESMs and family pensioners of two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. How the membership restricted to two states got enlarged to cover most of 29 States (barring few in North East) and foreign countries where Indian ESMs and Family pensioners have migrated to. In short he told TSEWA has become a global organisation. He listed out objectives, achievements, future plans in the most methodical manner. If you enter our URL : http://tsewa.in and go to menu ABOUT US you will see his speech covered in 19 mins. He was heard with rapt attention and thunderous applause was given when he spoke of achievements of TSEWA in such a short time of just one year.
11. TSEWA Membership and Financial Positon. Lt Col G Parvathesam, Treasurer TSEWA informed that this organisation started with just 15 founder members on 14 Jun 2015 and today it notched up 3450 members not only from most of the States and UT in India but from foreign countries like Canada, USA, Norway, UK, Nepal, Australia and New Zealand. The small membership fee, donations and legal fees parked as fixed deposits totalling Rs 1.08 crores in SBI Bhaskar Rao Nagar, Sainikpuri (PO), Secunderabad shows how fast TSEWA grew up. Our accounts are audited by M/S PR Reddy &Associates, our chartered accountant from Jul 2015 to 31 Mar 2016. The audited statement of account in book form can be seen by members kept in the office of TSEWA at 143 Vayupuri. He also listed out what all items have been procured for office functioning. He narrated how expenditure is discussed and approved by the Core Committee and how payments for all expenditure is paid through cheques only. He listed out few mistakes committed by members when they remit membership fee, legal fees or donations. He informed many I-Cards printed upto membership No 2000 were returned undelivered by postal dept due to incorrect address given by members in their membership form. He flashed photo of AVM Lala who donated Rs 1,11,111, Smt Tamoshi Verma wife of Col Mukul Verma, Grenadiers who donated Rs 1 lakh, Lt Gen YN Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM former Army Cdr, Central Command who donated Rs 50,000, Sgt Ashutosh Dey who donated Rs 20,000 and all those generous veterans who donated amounts above Rs 10,000. There are many who donated sums ranging between Rs 100 to Rs 9999. The other type of donors are monthly donors like R Adm BR Vasanth who donates every month Rs 11,234 and Cmde Sudheer Parakala Rs 1,000 every month. All these noble souls were rapturously applauded by the participants.
12. Legal Cases. Gp Capt CRR Sastry, Joint Secretary and Legal Advisor gave a run down on legal cases filed (3 nos) and 15 in the pipe line. He explained at length of how a legal case is identified, how an All India Coordinator is selected, how legal documents duly signed from litigants are received by All India Co-ordinator, how legal fees is collected, how memo of parties is made and how these documents are sent to Brig SKS Rana, VSM (single point contact for all legal cases in Delhi) and how our legal case is filed by our defence counsel Brig Anil K Srivastava, VSM in AFT Delhi. He also gave time plan from the time a legal case is identified to the time it is filed in AFT Delhi. He also explained mistakes committed by the litigants, problems he encounters in preparing Memo of Parties. He gave progress of three cases already filed in AFT Delhi i.e. OA – 34/2016 for getting higher pension for Officers from Capt to Maj Gen by giving weightage to their increments earned in the last rank; OA – 166/2016 : Getting broad banding benefit to disabled soldier who are getting normal disability element; OA – 168/2016: Getting broad banding benefit to those disabled soldiers who went on PMR. He advised members to see for themselves the case status by typing URL of AFT Delhi i.e. www.aftdelhi.nic.in
13. Cutting of Birth Day Cake and Inauguration of TSEWA Web Site and Software. Lt Gen YN Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM and President TSEWA cut the birth day cake jointly in the presence of all Core Committee members of TSEWA. It was followed by inauguration of TSEWA web site (http://tsewa.in) and software by our chief guest. Then Lt Gen YN Sharma addressed the gathering. He covered in his address why he got disillusioned with other All India Ex-Servicemen Associations and how he found out TSEWA was rendering true service to JCOs, OR and family pensioners. He told us why he was motivated to donate Rs 50,000 to TSEWA. He praised Lt Col Latif Vadakkayil, head of Pension Davison who got pension and arrears of Smt Moidu wife of his Grenadier Regimental Officer by going to CPPC, Syndicate Bank, Manipal, a job done in short time where as many tried but failed to get even a rupee from Syndicate Bank.
14. Presentation on TSEWA Web Site. Lt Col Dr D Sampath Kumar assisted by Lt Col Vijai Chandra Salins, administrators of TSEWA Web site showed all of us various features of web site. Lt Col Vijai Salins entered his own particulars to get arrears of OROP. In 5 seconds the software on receiving mandatory data like name, rank, qualifying service, type of commission, date of birth gave the output of OROP arrears. Everyone was stunned & appeciated at the accuracy of the software in giving OROP arrears in such a short time. Lt Col Dr D Samptha narrated his own case where in he got his OROP arrears but his wife did not. He send the work sheet generated by TSEWA software and sent it to CPPC, Syndicate Bank, Manipal. He informed that his wife got within 24 hours one Rupee more than what TSEWA software calculated (difference is due to rounding off paise). He told Syndicate bank officials got so impressed with the software and they collected details of designers of software M/S IQM Soft, Secunderabad.
15. Felicitation. The President felicitated Shri P Subramaniam, CMD IQM Soft and his two programmers. He was requested to give his impressions. He assured that association of his company with TSEWA is for ever. He also offered few tech jobs to any ESM or their children who have basic knowledge of computers.
16. TSEWA Blog. TSEWA blog was originally developed by Wg Cdr Ashwin Sarda using facility provided by WordPress.com. But this blog has certain limitations. Thereafter TSEWA got blog designed by Col VT Venkatesh at a nominal cost of Rs 15000.Cmde Ashok Kota, Administrator of TSEWA Blog covered in great detail as how TSEWA blog (developed by Col VT Venkatesh) brings TSEWA closer to veterans. Userss have to enter our URL : http://tsewa.coolfauzi.com/. When you press control key on key board and place the cursor of the mouse on the URL, it immediately turns into a hand and takes you to the TSEWA Web. He showed how the blog is to be opened, how to view posts on various subjects of interest & importance to veterans and family pensioners published and how users can get maximum benefit out of it. The users can also send their comments or seek clarification on any article. What veterans are required to do is to exploit the potential of TSEWA blog. This was well covered by Cmde Ashok Kota in 5 mins allotted to him. Efforts made by TSEWA in such a short time to get web site, software, blog were well appreciated by all participants.
17. Felicitation of Bank Officials. The President & Gen Secy felicitated Shri VSP Brahma, his two associates, Smt Janaki Devi, Chief Manager SBH and Shri Ashok Kumar, Dy Manager, CPPC, SBH and Shri Srinivas Rao, Chief Manager, Andhra Bank, CPPC, Hyderabad. All of them also addressed the gathering and assured any grievance of Ex-Servicemen and Family pensioners on any issue connected with their banks will be resolved on priority. Later to my great surprise Shri VSP Brahma presented a memento to TSEWA.
17. Testimony about TSEWA. On the request of MCs few veterans and family pensioners came on to the stage and told all participants what TSEWA means to them, what they got out from TSEWA. Smt Sri Kumari Nettimi, wife of (late) Sqn Ldr Nettimi who died in harness informed everyone how TSEWA helped her to get her dues and how she was motivated to join a legal case to get Special Family Pension when her husband died in service.
18. Associate Members. Sri Devinder Singh, General Secretary, Jawahar Nagar Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association gave willingness document to make his ESM Association as Associate ESM Association of TSEWA to come under umbrella of TSEWA. He was followed by Sub K Chennaiah, President of Tadepalligudem ESM Association with 1200 members wanted to become Associate member association of TSEWA.
19. Vote of Thanks. Col N Sitaramaiah, Vice President, TSEWA proposed vote thanks.
20. Lunch. With singing of National Anthem, the programme came to a successful end by 1340 hrs. All 325 participants were served lunch.
21. Post – Lunch Session. All Executive Committee members, Core Committee members, outstation Presidents of Zones, States and Districts took part in enlarged Core Committee meeting. Two agenda points were discussed due to paucity of time as some of them had to catch their return flights or trains. The first of the agenda points was date for holding Annual General Body meeting. Overwhelmingly members suggested November 2016 be selected to hold Annual General Body Meeting. Second issue was about Associate membership. Again the members felt that any ESM Association which is willing to join TSEWA are most welcome but with voting rights at the rate of one vote per 500 members. The membership fees is Rs 10 per head irrespective of rank. The members suggested this can only be done after this point is included in the amended bye-laws of our Association to be approved by AGM in Nov 2016.
22. Chief Co-ordinator. The responsibility of our 1st Raising Day was entrusted to Col MJ Ganapathy. He with his dedicated friends like Col Virk (25 NDA) and Maj Vijayan former Gen Secy AWHO did an immaculate job. Col MJ Ganapathy and his associates deserve our thanks and gratitude for everything they have done. Co-ordinating with so many volunteers involved in this big event form early morning to late evening of 16 Jun 2016 (when the last outstation guest leave) is no easy task. He was monitoring on minute to minute basis everything goes as planned in clockwork precision. His vast experience in service organising such events came handy for him.Conclusion
23. It would be futile for me as President to say anything on the success of the First Raising Day cum inauguration of TSEWA Web site and Software of 14 Jun 2016. The comments about the standard of our meeting has to come from participants. The event was well covered by TV thanks to Lt Col MLN Narasimha Rao. By God's Grace there were no hiccups major or minor.
24. It would be futile for me as President to say anything on the success of the First Raising Day cum inauguration of TSEWA Web site and Software of 14 Jun 2016. The comments about the standard of our meeting has to come from participants. The event was well covered by TV thanks to Lt Col MLN Narasimha Rao. By God's Grace there were no hiccups major or minor.
25. Request. I request all those veterans who participated in our 1st Anniversary to kindly give your comments on the conduct of the event. If you noticed any shortcomings do point them out to us so that we can improve over them in our next event like AGM in Nov 2016.
Video of celebrations
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What Should Japanese Companies do with the GDPR?
—Protecting Personal Information in a Digital Age Without National Borders
Aug. 30, 2018
It is now required for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to govern the handling of the personal information of EU residents. More and more Japanese companies are voicing a number of doubts and concerns, about how exactly they are to comply with the GDPR, or whether they even need to be in GDPR compliance in the first place. We asked NRI Shintaro Kobayashi, an expert on the use and application of personal data, about whether any steps must be taken when the regulation comes into effect on May 25.
Attitudes Regarding Personal Information in the EU Differ from Those in Japan
――What is the events leading up to the adoption of the GDPR?
In the late 2000s, the spread of social media, smartphones, and other technologies made it possible to collect what's known as big data, so now you had personal data being used to do things like analyze your car's driving information, or your tweets on Twitter—that is, used in ways that weren't envisioned under conventional systems for protecting personal information,. As a result, attitudes towards the protection of personal information began to shift, toward an emphasis on individuals being able to control their own information as they saw fit. In light of this trend, the EU announced a draft of the GDPR in 2012. After deliberations among the 28 member nations, the EU adopted it in 2016, and the regulation is supposed to come into effect in May 2018.
――How is the GDPR different from Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information?
Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information was designed principally around the obligation of business operators to protect people's personal information, and above all it tends to encourage an emphasis on security control measures. For this reason, right after the Act on the Protection of Personal Information took effect in 2005, it produced an overreaction where people now felt compelled to protect such information, and suddenly you could no longer create school contact lists or community association directories, for instance.
By contrast, the GDPR is strongly imbued with the notion that protecting personal information is about protecting human rights, and the way it's arranged is to first prescribe the rights of individuals, followed by the duties that business operators have to discharge. In handling personal information, business operators are required themselves to think up and act on the necessary measures for respecting the rights of individuals. Some representative examples of individuals' rights would be the right to be forgotten*1 and the right to data portability*2, which act as a check on big data-related business.
Companies Must Be Cautious About Cross-Border Data Transfers and the Varying Scope of Protection
――Does the GDPR apply in cases where the personal information of EU residents is to be handled in Japan?
Yes, it does. This is rooted in the idea that personal information and human rights are a set pair, and if personal information is transferred somewhere, the human rights accompanying it must also be safeguarded. When the EU first asserted this point, its validity was questioned, but restrictions on the transfer of personal information beyond national borders are becoming a worldwide trend. This is because the spread of the internet has enabled the free transfer of personal information across borders, and so all countries face a greater need to protect the information of their citizens.
――What do Japanese companies have to be careful with when exchanging information on a global scale?
In Japan, if a specific individual can't be identified by certain information, it isn't considered to be personal information, but in the EU, even data that's linked to "things"—like with IoT—will be more subject to protection the more closely it's connected to an individual. It should be noted that the maximum fines for violations are higher, and that there are certain individual rights as well as duties owed by business operators that aren't prescribed under Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
Fortunately, the revised Act on the Protection of Personal Information which was enacted in 2016 was created with the GDPR in mind. And Japan's Personal Information Protection Committee held negotiations with EU authorities, the result being that if the guidelines formulated by the Committee are followed, it's permissible for personal information to be transferred from the EU to Japan. This likely means that the burden placed on individual companies will be considerably lessened. However, that doesn't mean companies can rest easy. It's important for companies to take comprehensive measures in handling such information, keeping in mind any differences in the scope of personal information that's protected, and the rights of individuals that must be respected.
――What do companies need to consider specifically?
First of all, you must refer to the aforementioned guidelines in transferring any personal information to Japan. And when it comes to deleting data or handling requests for saved data to be provided, for example, you need to have internal rules in place and to apply them so that you can accommodate the rights of individuals. You also need a means of fulfilling your accountability according to the risks involved, for instance by appointing data protection officers, or making privacy impact assessments. Another thing would be to have a system that enables you to notify the authorities within 72 hours if any information is leaked.
It's not simply a matter of everybody uniformly abiding by a certain rule, so your company needs to comprehend what sort of data will be exchanged between it and the EU. And in light of the purport of the GDPR, every company needs to fully consider to what extent it will be managing personal information, what level of risk it's willing to accept, and what kind of risk it can deal with.
An Awareness That We're Moving Towards a Global Infrastructure in the Digital Age
――Are Japanese companies embracing GDPR compliance?
It varies from company to company, and in particular it seems that certain companies have been slow in responding, such as EC websites that do one-off transactions with the EU, companies that have no local bases there, and SMEs. Companies that handle personal information for their inbound travel business that receives EU residents must also take heed.
However, just because a company is slow in complying with the GDPR, that doesn't mean we recommend making a token effort just to get something in place. There are still a number of EU member nations that haven't made rules for enforcing the GDPR yet, so the best thing would probably be to think carefully about the matters we discussed earlier as you identify and enact the necessary measures based on your company's particular global strategy.
Some may feel that the GDPR is too strict, but mechanisms for protecting personal information on a global scale are a fundamental requirement for the digital age. If you think in those terms, GDPR compliance isn't some transitory thing, but rather an activity to be undertaken assiduously for the long haul. I think this activity would certainly contribute to the prosperity of any given company.
- 1 The right to request that your personal data be deleted. It has gained attention for being something of a novel concept and having a sentimental naming, and is difficult for companies to accommodate. Google and other search services are leading the way in compliance with this right.
- 2 The right to request that a company provide one's personal data in a machine-readable format, so that such data is easily portable. This right prevents large IT companies from storing personal data in "silos", for example, and was established to enable individuals to exercise their freedom of choice as well as to promote a more competitive market environment.


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There are several brands of mobile phones in the world today, and it is a competitive market because new technologies are introduced every year, and new appliances are manufactured. In the appliance world, every manufacturer has to make his or her product unique to get a customer base. Some of the phone brands include Samsung, Binatone, LG, Maytag, and so on. These brands come up with different types of appliances that have special and terrific features to attract customers to their products.
One of the most prominent brands from the list above is known as Samsung. There are various types of Samsung appliances used in homes and offices, and each one comes with a unique feature that makes people want to buy them at all cost. With the uniqueness of Samsung appliances, you must also realize that they are expensive and need special care. This means that you cannot spend hundreds of dollars on an electronic, and not take good care of it. However, unfortunate situations may happen to cause you to need the services of a Samsung Appliance Repair Company. There are several steps to follow when it comes to repairing your Samsung appliance, and things you must also know about before you embark on this journey.
What to Know Before You Seek An Appliance Repairer
Is it Close to You?
Sometimes, going to another city to get a Repairer may not be the right option for you in case you need to go back for unfinished jobs. This will help you cut down on cost. So, when you are in search of a Repairer, pick one that is close to you.
Usually, it is better to go to a Repairer that is recommended by a friend, colleague, or partner. When a Repairer is recommended, it means he or she has done a good job in the past and can be trusted.
Search for Samsung Repairs Only
There is no one as skilled as workers in a Samsung company, so you should look out for people or companies like that. This is important because it will give you a guarantee that you are working with someone who knows your product.
How to Find Samsung Appliance Repair Company
You must know how to go about finding a repairer for your Samsung appliance, to be on a safe path and get the job down quickly and smoothly. One of the best Samsung Appliance Repairer is known as Mr. Appliance. Here, you are offered the best service for your money and given a thorough maintenance check and repair. There are several ways to find other fantastic Repairers of Samsung Appliances, and they include;
Go Online
This is the fastest and easiest way to get in touch with Samsung repair companies that will give you the best job and make sure that you have no reason to come back.
Ask Around
In your environment, some people would have gone through the same repair problem like you and got in touch with a good repairer.


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Each building on our Ashburn data center campus is built on the foundations of sustainability, security, and durability. Modular design makes it easy for you to scale as your business grows.
- Single or multi-tenant buildings available
- Private suites and data halls available
- Designed for flexibility, customization, and easy scalability
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- Critical environment monitoring 24/7
- State of the art control and monitoring systems
- Mission critical responsiveness to changes in the data center environment
- Online customer portal to access real time reporting
- Fire detection systems installed above and below racks
Cooling systems are an integral part of the data center ecosystem; we utilize meaningful innovations to decrease overall power usage while ensuring the optimal environment for our customers and their equipment.
- Evaporative and economizer cooling
- Hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
- Roof top Air Handling Units
- Chilled Water system with CRAH units for Building B
Our redundant electrical systems provide a highly resilient environment to virtually eliminate downtime.
- 70+ MW of aggregate power delivered to the campus
- Up to 2.85 MW of critical power per module
- Onsite substation to help support our clients' current and future power requirements
- Electrical backup systems in N+1 configuration
- Redundant HVAC systems designed for immediate failover
- Building B: 2.25 MW capacity generators with 48 hour run time at peak load
- Building C: 2 MW capacity generators with 72 hour run time at peak load
- On-site fuel supply for emergency events with additional supply through emergency fuel contracts
- Tier III standard equivalent
Our Ashburn data center is a carrier-neutral facility which allows interconnection between multiple telecommunication carriers for both local metro and long haul networks.
- Currently supports connections to more than 5 Tier 1 network providers
- Networks include Cogent, CrownCastle, Fiberlight, PacketFabric (SDN), SummitIG (dark fiber), and Zayo (lit and dark fiber), with additional carriers building in regularly.
- Dual campus fiber entries and redundant pathways
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Meet The Neighbors.
I dare you.
Valaria Aberdeen's house stands alone on Brier Road and it stands alone because no one will go near it.
There were other houses up there too, but they're gone now and all that's left of them are their foundations. In some lots you might window frames and screens stacked in sloppy piles and here and there are wooden chairs and mailboxes.
And then there's Valaria's House.
There is no furniture in Valaria 's House but there is a mirror at the end of a hall where the doors rusted off of their hinges years and years ago.
The mirrors face is so clear that you might think you were looking out of an open window, in fact if your were standing in front of it right now I'll bet you'd even put your hand out and touch the glass just to make sure that it wasn't an open window.
The funny thing is-that's exactly what the mirror is.
That's what I've heard anyway.
Every Halloween the Aberdeen Family hosted a Halloween Party.
Everyone wore costumes, everyone bobbed for apples, everyone somehow ended up in the attic to tell ghost stories and then everyone would stumble down Brier Road to their houses by moonlight leaving a trail of candy wrappers behind them.
Valaria Aberdeen loved to host her parties and at the last one she wasn't her usual energetic self. She didn't even dress up in one of her elaborate rental costumes-she wasn't a lady pirate or a lady vampire or a sorceress or a belly dancer.
That year, she wore a black dress and a set of acrylic 'fangs' on her teeth and painted her nails black. She had smeared pale blue makeup on her face and penciled dark circles under her eyes.
She just shrugged when Mitchell asked about her costume and said to her husband who was dressed as a mummy " I'm just not really into it this year, so I guess I'm just going to be a boring witch" then she slammed her felt witch's hat onto her head with the little ghosts sewn around the brim and then she stomped down the hallway to the kitchen.
Mitchell tried to cheer Valaria up; he helped her finish the decorating and he told her little jokes and reminded her of the fun from their past parties and then the door bell rang.
As the guests started to arrive Valaria seemed to blend into the background and she would hardly talk to anyone. It wasn't easy to avoid over 50 people in a room but Valaria found a way to do it and that's exactly what she did for hours.
Sometime during the evening Mitchell looked up and saw Valaria fussing at the table with the food and punch. She looked up and saw him and waved and then she went out to the kitchen.
At about Midnight she came bouncing out of the kitchen with a little wicker basket full of cookies shaped like pumpkins and cats and she was handing them out and laughing…not that thin laugh she had been using all evening but a heart felt laugh and when she saw him she held her basket up and said," guess what Mitchell I'm into it after all…I'm feeling like my old self again"
" That's great dear! " he called out to her over his cup of hot cider.
Valaria winked at him and kept handing out her cookies.She joined him a few minutes later and he put his hand out and asked for one of her cookies.
Valaria looked stunned and hurt. " Why would I give you one of those Mitchell? "
Mitchell said to her, " Because you love me…"
Valaria rolled her eyes so far up all he could see were the whites of her eyes. God, he really hated it when she did that. " It's because I love you that you don't get one Mitchell."
From over Valaria 's left shoulder Mitchell could see Missy Jenson from next door start to do a weird little dance and then she started to spin around and around and as she did he could that she was crying and that her tears were red.
In a few seconds everyone in the room were 'dancing' and they were shrieking and tearing at their throats. " What have you done Valaria? " Mitchell screamed, " What in God's name have you done?"
Mitchell watched his wife dance around the room and as she swung her empty basket from side to side he could hear her say, " Guess what I am? Guess what I am? Guess what I am?"
He chased her down the hall and when he caught up to her she was looking into the mirror her Grandmother had given them as a wedding present.
It was a large ceiling to floor mirror encased in a heavy silver frame and until that moment Mitchell never wondered how they had ever gotten that thing through their door.
Valaria was wiping her face and when she turned around he could see she had taken off most of the thick blue makeup and the black eyeliner pencil from around her eyes.
Now her face was dark, dark red and her lips were black and then she pulled the hat off of her head with a flourish and he saw…
he saw Valaria Aberdeen.
Her pointed forked tongue snaked out from between her lips and she was feathering the hair away from the horns that she now had on her forehead.
" I told you I was feeling like my old self again. Happy Halloween Mitchell" she said with a wink and then she turned and stepped into the mirror.
After that night people started to move away from Brier Road.
Within days the houses the next block over were abandoned and then the houses on the block over from that were abandoned next and after awhile no one lived in that little town at all.
But if you're feeling brave you can actually go up to Valaria Aberdeen's House and you can walk in and go down the hall and look into that mirror…and if you stare into it and say, " I know what you are Valaria Aberdeen…" three times…
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Ckiara Nation is a Blog show and up and coming Android podcast Guest and Host are sometimes blurred, because the host let's her guest take the lead if it's for the highest learning and good! We are the global nation that strives for change, understanding and speaks of equality of Human Rights enforcement, Sexual Freedoms, Trauma and Healing and whatever else the guest might want to express.
We speak on change and no skin color is put on a pedestal nor do we expect another human being to have the vested interest, to pursue for us our personal needs, wants, goals and the social changes we seek must be done through love, dialogue, understanding and action. Hate + hate = Hate do the math. Although we point out the discrimination and injustices, we ourselves create the change we want on the planet! We are about creating dialogue, giving a platform and voice to places, people and things never heard, silenced, oppressed and empowering them.
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Many people with diabetes are following a low-carb diet because of its benefits in terms of improving diabetes control, weight loss and being a diet that is satisfying and easy to stick to.
Low-carb diets are flexible and can be followed by people with different types of diabetes.
The diet has allowed many people with type 2 diabetes to resolve their diabetes, that is to get their blood sugar levels into a non-diabetic range without the help of medication.
People with type 1 diabetes have also reported much more stable blood sugar levels, making the condition easier to predict and manage.
The diet is a healthy way of eating as vegetables and natural, real foods are integral to the diet.
Low-carb guidance and support
The low-carb diet forum has been cited as a leading resource in providing support and encouragement for people that are looking to achieve lower HbA1c levels and sustain effective weight loss. [127]
You can browse a range of free low carb meal plans and cookbooks here (requires free membership).
The Low Carb Program is an NHS-trusted app for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes to improve their diabetes control and reduce their dependency on diabetes medication through adoption of a low carbohydrate diet.
Why follow a low-carb diet?
Carbohydrate is the nutrient which has the greatest effect in terms of raising blood sugar levels and requires the most insulin to be taken or be produced by the body.
Lowering sugar levels is clearly a benefit for people with diabetes. Lower need for insulin is also particularly useful as lowering insulin in the body can reduce insulin resistance which can help towards reversing type 2 diabetes.
Insulin is also the fat storage hormone in the body, so reducing insulin in the body with a low-carb diet can help with losing weight.
Benefits of low-carb diets
The benefits of a low-carb diet typically include:
- Lower HbA1c
- Improved weight loss
- Less chance of high sugar levels occurring
- Lower risk of severe hypos
- More energy through the day
- Less cravings for sugary and snack foods
- Clearer thinking
- Lower risk of developing long-term health complications
What counts as low-carb?
Low-carb is a flexible way of eating that allows you as an individual to choose a level of carbohydrate that works well for your diabetes and lifestyle.
The following brackets are used to categorise daily carbohydrate intake:
- Moderate carbohydrate: 130 to 225g of carbs
- Low carbohydrate: under 130g of carbs
- Very-low carbohydrate: under 30g of carbs (also known as ketogenic)
Generally speaking, the lower your carbohydrate intake, the more likely you are to lose weight and the lower sugar levels you are likely to have.
It's important you choose a level of carbohydrate that works well for you.
For example, people with type 1 diabetes that do not need to low weight may wish to aim for a low or moderate carbohydrate intake.
Someone with type 2 diabetes, or needs to lose weight, may wish to aim for a very-low carbohydrate intake.
Take precautions
It is important that you speak to your doctor before significantly lowering your carbohydrate intake. This is especially important if you are on medication that can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as insulin, sulphonylureas or glinides.
How carbohydrates affect the body?
Carbohydrates, as do proteins and fats, provide energy so they help to fuel the body.
Carbohydrate is broken down into glucose so when carbohydrates are consumed, an increase in
blood sugar levels occurs to a greater or lesser extent according to the amount of carbohydrate.
By reducing carbohydrate intake, you can help to reduce the rise in blood glucose levels after meals.
How will low-carbing affect my weight?
Low carbohydrate diets have been found to be successful in aiding weight loss.
The reduction in carbohydrates means that people need not produce, or inject, so much insulin. As insulin helps to store fat, less circulating insulin could help to prevent, reduce or reverse weight gain.
Also, by restricting the amount of carbohydrates, people often lower their calorie intake at the same time as the focus on eating real foods and the satiating effect of fat means people are less likely to snack and overeat in general.
How to follow a low carb diet
A healthy low carb diet should have the following features:
- Strong vegetable intake
- Modest increase in fat intake from natural sources
- Moderate protein intake
- Low reliance upon processed food, sugar and grains
Read more on following a healthy low-carb diet
Fats and protein
If you are significantly reducing the amount of carbohydrate in your diet, you may need to make up some of the reduced calories with either protein or fat.
It is advisable to ensure the fat content of your diet comes from natural sources, such as:
- Meat
- Fish
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Avocado
- Olives
- Olive oil
Natural sources of fat, such as the above, will provide a balance of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fat.
Try to avoid processed foods and takeaways as the fat in these are generally either man made or highly processed.
When choosing protein, aim to have unprocessed cuts of meat as processed meats have been consistently linked with higher rates of heart disease and even insulin resistance
What is the argument against low-carb diets for people with diabetes?
If low-carb diets can help to reduce blood glucose levels and aid weight loss, then why are low-carbohydrate diets not advocated by the NHS? Well, the truth is, they are – the Low Carb Program is an NHS certified education programme and used in the NHS.
The reason that is commonly cited is that there is not enough evidence to support the effectiveness and safety of low-carbohydrate diets. The question is a hotly debated one which has seen disagreement from both sides as to which diet is more safe and effective.
However, more research in favour of low-carb diets is appearing on a monthly basis and the research is consistently showing low-carb diets to be superior to the low-fat diet advised by the NHS.
Further research demonstrates:
- Low carb diet shown to reduce high blood pressure
- Low carb diet could prevent type 2 diabetes even without weight loss
- Liverpool resident who reversed a 23-year diagnosis of type 2 diabetes makes national news
What side effects exist on a low carb diet?
Side effects that can be commonly experienced on a low carb diet include:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Possible nutrient deficiencies
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may occur if you take insulin or tablets that can cause low blood sugar. If you take medications that can cause hypos, it's particularly important to discuss precautions to prevent hypos before starting a low carb diet.
- Read more on Low Carb Diet Side Effects
Is a low-carb diet suitable for everyone?
Low-carb diets are suitable for most people. As noted above, if you're thinking of reducing your carbohydrate intake by a large amount, it's best to check with your doctor if any precautions need to be made.
If you are pregnant, or planning pregnancy, a very-low carb diet may not be appropriate as the safety of very-low carbohydrate diets in pregnancy is not currently known.


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Biodiversity is the basis of life, water and soil. Essentially all food products that we sell are directly or indirectly derived from biological resources, either wild or domesticated. In addition, the bulk of what we build with, make medicines from, and use as industrial raw materials are derived from nature. Products that are not sustainably sourced pose a threat to biodiversity worldwide. Natural habitats, forests and wetlands are often converted into monocultures and coupled with the unsustainable use of pesticides, which can further damage the surrounding biodiversity.
Ahold Delhaize acknowledges that food systems need to change to reduce the negative influence on biodiversity. Therefore, we have created approaches towards 2025 to influence those changes.
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Beef is sourced from all over the world and produced under a wide range of conditions, depending on the region. In South America, beef production is a major driver of deforestation and land conversion. However, the vast majority of beef products our brands sell, are sourced from areas that are not linked to deforestation. As a member of the multi-stakeholder Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), we aim to jointly limit deforestation through the GSRB Principles & Criteria.
Land based agricultural production is the basis of the majority of the food products that are sold by the Ahold Delhaize brands. Agricultural practices can compromise the production capacity of agricultural land. This puts pressure on the affordability of food, availability of agricultural land and can negatively affect biodiversity and the environment.
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'To love all Indians is to love India in reality.'
'To love the lines on a map is to love a symbol,' says Aakar Patel.
How many ways can you love your country?
Actually being Indian is the first way, by which I mean holding an Indian passport. In my case, three passports. This is because Indians are required to get advance visas for most countries, and I travel a lot. So I have to carry with me two expired passports which have long term valid visas.
I have never really worked outside India much, but I know there are some Indians who have kept their passports even though their entire working life has been spent abroad.
The music conductor Zubin Mehta is one such person. Amnesty International's Secretary General in London, Salil Shetty, is another.
Mehta for many years led the New York Philharmonic and was the only member of the group required to queue up for a visa when they travelled but he chose to retain his Indian passport.
The second way that India can be loved is by loving Indians. I mean all Indians.
Those of your faith but also those of different faith and different caste and different language.
Those with whom you agree and equally those with whom you do not.
Those who eat meat, of any sort, and those who do not.
To love all Indians is to love India in reality.
To love the lines on a map is to love a symbol.
The third way to love your country is to learn its languages, as many as you can. Gandhi said all Indians must learn Hindustani in both the Devanagari and Perso-Arabic script. I have taught myself to do both, but I do not agree that all Indians should learn Hindustani.
The fourth way to love India is to understand its classical music and its poetry. This comes mostly in adulthood because Hindustani music is mature and its mood is not joyous but melancholic.
It is not possible to truly understand this country and its people if one does not understand what Khayal and Carnatic are and why they are rendered in the way that they are, with the singers' eyes closed.
I know many poems by heart, like Shelley's Ozymandias, but the one that moves me most every time I read or listen to it is Nag daman, by Narsinh Mehta (who wrote Gandhi's favourite song Vaishnav Jan).
Nag daman is about how the boy Krishna battles the snake Kalia but does not kill him. It does not embarrass me to say that I am often moved to tears when I hear this poem, especially when it is set to simple music.
The fifth way to love India is to love its food. This is not to say that you must hate the food of others.
I am open and some years ago on a visit to Vietnam, I ate snake and dog on the same day in Hanoi. I enjoy Japanese food a lot, but the food I prefer is Indian.
Above all I like the food of the peasant Patidar, which is a thick bajra roti (called Rotlo in Gujarati) and a vegetable with some garlic chutney. I eat it most days for lunch and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life.
The sixth way to love your country is to read and know its Constitution.
India has one of the longest Constitutions in the world but what I mean is knowing the opening bits, the Preamble and what it signifies, and what the Fundamental Rights promised to us actually mean.
It is one of the greatest documents on earth and should be absorbed by more Indian citizens.
The seventh way is to honour those who serve.
To me the teacher is more important than the sportsman. The sporting victory promotes a nationalism that is hollow and one that inevitably wanes. I do not hate sportsmen, but I do not hold their contribution as being of any great significance.
The eighth way I love India is by paying my taxes. I do not take any pride in doing this because it is what I have to do.
But most Indians do not pay their income tax. Of these, most are not required to because they are either poor or they are exempt. I am not referring to them.
I ask those Indians of the upper class and middle class who cheat on their taxes: Do you love India? You will say yes. I say no.
The ninth way to love your country is by empathising with its people.
To feel the pain of the marginalised and the weak.
To be hurt when Dalits are hurt, to be humiliated when Adivasis are humiliated, to feel ashamed when Muslims are persecuted, as they often are in our country.
This empathy is the same sentiment as loving India.
The last way in which we can love our country is to be open to its contradictions and its differences.
Imposing a uniformity on such a vast place, whether a uniformity of language, of religion, or of personal law, of food preferences, or of music, is to me to not love this country in whole.
These to me are the principal ways we can love our country. To me, everything else is incidental.
You may disagree with and perhaps dislike this view and even hate me for it. But I will love you just the same.
Aakar Patel is Executive Director, Amnesty International India. The views expressed here are his own.
- You can read Aakar's earlier columns here.
IMAGE: Students of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad school in Jodhpur celebrate Independence Day. Photograph: PTI Photo


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