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PORTLAND — The Maine House District 114 election pits Republican Eric Bleicken, a Vietnam War veteran and former U.S. Navy SEAL, against two-term incumbent Rep. Peter Stuckey, D-Portland.
District 114 includes East Deering, the east side of Washington Avenue to Falmouth, and the islands.
Bleicken, 71, described himself as a "disenfranchised Tea Party member, and not a happy one."
He has never held elected office, although he has been a candidate for congressional and legislative seats in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is president of Griffin LLC, an incubator for technology-based ventures in the national defense industry.
Bleicken said he brings a "strategic view of what needs to be done" that is drawn from his military experience.
Because of its international border, most of which is unguarded, "Maine is a unique place," whose security is "both vulnerable and important," he said.
In addition, the many cruise ships that visit Portland make it vulnerable to terrorism, according to Bleicken. And illegal immigration has created what he called "creeping (Islamic) law, which is unconscionable."
In contrast to Bleicken, Stuckey, 65, has focused much of his work on issues related to children's health, education and the environment.
In the Legislature, he serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. Prior to holding office, Stuckey worked as director of the Children's Nature & Science Center and East End Children's Workshop, and as a director at the People's Regional Opportunity Program. He also co-founded the Good Day Market and the East Deering Neighborhood Association.
"I'm fairly progressive," he said. "My feeling is that we're all in this together. I think that represents a clear choice in this election."
Stuckey is also clear in his opinions about reinvigorating Maine's economy.
"The idea that giving tax breaks to the wealthy is a way to create jobs is just not supported by the evidence," he said. "That's especially true in Maine, where so much of our business is small business and dependent on people who aren't in that bracket.
"It's much more critical to be doing things closer to the ground."
Those things include making health care more affordable for employers and employees, he said. He said he also supports the use of education, job-training and apprenticeship programs to build a more highly skilled, more sought-after workforce.
He cited the example of Maine's Parents as Scholars program, which helps welfare recipients with children cover the costs of books, transportation, child care and other support in order to complete a college education. "That program is exceptionally effective," Stuckey said.
Bleicken points to a different example of success. "Gov. LePage is doing an extraordinary job" in economic development, he said, citing the administration's attempts to cut taxes and reduce the cost of doing business in Maine.
"There's every reason for businesses to flourish in Maine, but they've been fleeing because of the high costs here," he said. At least some of that cost, Bleicken said, stems from illegal immigration. And he believes the state needs a more far-sighted perspective.
"Maine suffers from a bike-shop mentality. There's a lack of vision when it comes to new ideas," Bleicken said. One example, he said, is the proposed east-west highway across northern Maine, which was supported by the governor but has been tabled in response to opposition in the Legislature.
"Sure, (the highway) was a gamble," he said. "But this is the kind of thing people need to stand up for. Our long-term economic health is at risk."
When it comes to the state's social welfare programs, Bleicken draws a hard line.
While there should be a "network for people who truly cannot take care of themselves," he said, "we can't ask productive people to take care of non-productive people who can work."
Controlling the cost of social welfare programs begins with clamping down on illegal immigration, he said. While he doesn't know the exact magnitude of the problem in Maine, he said it has driven up the costs of social services so that they are "bankrupting the U.S."
"This country cannot afford to open the floodgates … we need to get a handle on the illegal alien problem," he said.
Portland is particularly affected, according to Bleicken. As a hub of the state's population, economy and government services, Portland has become "sanctuary city" for people who are in the state illegally, he said.
But the problem of recipients abusing welfare programs or illegally obtaining benefits is greatly exaggerated, according to Stuckey. "The preponderance of people on the rolls are working hard to get off them. We do a disservice if we think otherwise," he said.
"You can tighten up the general assistance program, but it's the bottom of the safety net. If you don't have it, you're going to have people on the street … or getting services in more expensive venues," Stuckey said.
Childhood hunger is a problem that is still under-addressed by government programs, he said.
"It seems to me almost criminal that we can't find a better way to take care of hunger in children," he said. "We have huge resources in this country, we just don't collect them from the right people in the right amounts."
The nation has huge resources when it comes to energy as well, according to Stuckey. "I absolutely support the development of alternative energy sources … there are some exciting things out there," he said.
He said he's particularly interested in the potential of tidal power. But there are pros and cons about wind power, he said, including environmental impacts that "still need to be sorted out."
"But the best way to reduce our energy costs is to reduce our consumption," Stuckey said, adding that greater emphasis on energy efficiency is a "win-win" that would encourage business growth and also put people directly to work.
Bleicken has a less optimistic view of alternative energy sources. "Most of them are a pipe dream," he said. "They're never going to power our nation."
Instead, he supports the use of coal, oil shale and nuclear power as energy sources. "We should be an energy exporter. If we get government out of the way, if we cut these resources loose, we can be," he said.
Bleicken and Stuckey have very different opinions on Question 1, the state referendum that would legalize same-sex marriage.
"I oppose it," Bleicken said. "I don't want to legitimize it. Allowing marriage for same-sex couples would send a message, especially to young people, that is wrong."
Stuckey, who cosponsored the bill to create the referendum, said, "Of course, I'm going to vote yes. I don't get what the problem is … this is almost a non-issue."
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this week's CAS-tastic challenge. The challenge this week was to create a cas card using bling. I decided to use bling gems on my card and I placed them in the center of the blue flowers.
My blue flowers were were stamped, colored, cut out and then placed on top of my main stamped image. I folded up the edges of the popped up flowers just a bit. My main image was simply stamped and then colored using my SU markers. The bottom of my certainly celery card stock layer is punched using my MS border punch.
I hope you like my card, thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back tomorrow. I have two cards ready for my post tomorrow. Have a great day!
Stamps: Simply Said
Card Stock: White, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue
Ink: Black Stazon
Supplies: Ribbon, SU Markers, Bling Gems, Glue Dots, Scissors- for cutting out flowers, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Border Punch
Welcome to my stamping blog! I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I hope you enjoy the projects I share with you here. If you have any questions on any of the projects shown feel free to send me an email and I'll be happy to help you. I'd love to have you follow me too!
July 29, 2010
3 comments:
- Karen B. said...
What a sweet image and soft colors. Great idea to pop up the petals a bit. Love the punch too with your stamped images.
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- Deb Neerman said...
This is gorgeous!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´ it, Patty!
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- Sew-Ink said...
Very cute, love the flowers with the bling in the middle.
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Vegan baked goods!
Let me say that again: Vegan Baked Goods!
The chocolate chip cookies and the sugar cookies we got here were unbelievable.
I wish the food was that good, but we'll come to that in a second.
Annapurna comes from the sanskrit that means "full of food", but that's not the common translation. More commonly, Annapurna is treated as the name of the goddess of the harvest, a Hindu deity whose names include Lakshmi the goddess of wealth.
I'm not Hindu, but this brought an interesting question for us as we sat there. The new testament is very open with regard to dietary restriction with one exception: eating meat – or any food – sacrificed to idols. We wondered when we saw the image of the deity on the wall what we were getting into.
We decided to go ahead an eat. As far as we could tell nothing was being offered to Lakshmi or Annapurna, a blessing might have been sought but nothing else.
The baked goods were out of this world good. It's good to be aware that baking with out eggs makes the end product more dense. They had gluten free options which also tend to be more dense than their wheat containing counter parts.
Unfortunately, the meals didn't stack up. Court had a pretty good sandwich with avocado lettuce, and tomato. My dish was a sampler plater that looked good on the menu but was unappetizing.
Now given that their bake goods and Courtney's sandwich were pretty good – I would go back. There's a chance I just got my meal on an off day. The atmosphere was pretty good, and they also had assorted teas and coffees for people to drink.
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Ek Duje Ke Vaaste is currently witnessing emotional moments between the duos, Suman and Shravan.
We know that Suman is il and she can't even walk or move. Shravan has decided to take care of Suman and blames himself for her condition.
In the coming episode, Shravan will take care of Suman but she will refuse to take his help. Shravan will shout at Suman for not being mature.
Shravan will continue to take care of Suman even she said to go away. Later, Shravan will confess his love to Sumu.


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At last the engine is done! All parts in the engine are NOS, even the sides of the engine block and the crankshaft are NOS and have been fully balanced. As soon as we got the engine we could continue with the rest of the bike. We've gathered all the parts needed to complete the bike apart from the fuel tank so hopefully we'll make some good progress.
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A recent survey by PV Insider on the commercial development and sustainability of the South African photovoltaic market revealed some surprising results on the near-term expectations for revenue growth, market drivers and business development strategies.
With a total target of 9 770 MW worth of PV deployments by 2030 following the policy-adjusted Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and with the rollout of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme, the South African Photovoltaic (PV) market has shown tremendous growth potential for developers, manufacturers and service providers.
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Ingredients :-
Red and Juicy Medium Tomatoes - 5 nos. (Blanched)
Cauliflower - 1 cup
Green Chilli - 2 nos.
Dry Red Chilli - 1 no.
Few Curry Patta
Onion Chopped - 1 no.
Garlic Chopped - 1 tsp
Crushed Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Dry Mango Powder - 1 tsp (Optional)
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Fenugreek (Methi) seeds - 1/4 tsp
A Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
Refined / Mustard Oil - 1-2 tsp
Salt to taste
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Blanch or steam the tomatoes. Once they cool, peel the skin of tomatoes and blend in a blender. Wash, clean and cut the cauliflower in small florets. Boil them just for 4-5 mins. with adding some salt to water. Drain the excess water and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add dry red chilli, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, when it crackles add onion chopped, garlic chopped, curry patta, green chilli chopped , hing and saute in a high-medium flame. Next add boiled florets of cauliflower and fry for a while. Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Add tomato juice to the pan and let it boil for 5 mins in a high flame. Add water if needed to make thin gravy, its optional. Add dry mango powder and crushed pepper and cook for 2-3 mins. Turn off the flame and remove it from fire. Serve with Kichdi, Steamed Rice or Pulao etc.. Enjoy it !!!


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By now you may have heard of a relatively new Netflix series called STRANGER THINGS, and if you haven't, what on Earth have you been doing with your life? The show is a brain child of siblings Matt and Ross Duffer that serves as one giant homage to 80s entertainment. The series, which stars Winona Ryder, launched on the streaming service with little fanfare on July 15, but quickly grew in viewership as positive word of mouth spread from fans.
Not only was STRANGER THINGS a great love letter to Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and old-school geek culture, but it was a gripping story as well. To top it off, the direction was distinct and solid, the acting (especially from the surprising child talent) was on point, and the overall execution was as good, if not better, than we've come to expect from a Netflix show.
So how well has the series been doing for Netflix? That's the million dollar question. Netflix is infamously secretive about the performance of their shows. That hasn't stopped some folks from trying, namely SymphonyAM, a startup which tracks Netflix ratings. According to them, STRANGER THINGS is doing pretty well for itself.
In fact, in its first 16 days, more than 8.2 million folks have watched the series, putting it ahead of most recent releases, including Marvel's DAREDEVIL and JESSICA JONES, which are both well known success stories for the network.
You can check out the ratings below for yourself, though admittedly, it's not clear to me if these numbers are for the first 16 days of STRANGER THINGS' release or if they are the first 16 days of each series' own release.
Although this chart from SymphonyAM may give us an idea of the ratings for certain Netflix series, what isn't clear is how these ratings affect their subscription stats. At the end of the day, it means nothing for Netflix if the ratings are high for a series and their subscription numbers are dropping. Either way, you can add STRANGER THINGS to the growing list of incentives to stick with the subscription service.
If you need any other incentives to check out this show, it has an amazing soundtrack that brings back all the best (and worst) synth-y flavors from the films of decades past. I'd been unable to find the memorable score to the flick up till this point, but luckily for us, we only have to wait one more day in order to enjoy the first half of the soundtrack.
According to Netflix, Volume 1 of the soundtrack will be out digitally on August 12, with a CD release following on September 16. Volume 2 of the soundtrack will hit digital on August 19 (one short week after Volume 1), and CD on September 23.
Here's a tracklist of what Volume 1 has to offer!
01. Stranger Things
02. Kids
03. Nancy and Barb
04. This Isn't You
05. Lay-Z-Boy
06. Friendship
07. Eleven
08. A Kiss
09. Castle Byers
10. Hawkins
11. The Upside Down
12. After Sarah
13. One Blink For Yes
14. Photos In The Woods
15. Fresh Blood
16. Lamps
17. Hallucinations
18. Hanging Lights
19. Biking To School
20. Are You Sure?
21. Agents
22. Papa
23. Cops Are Good At Finding
24. No Weapons
25. Walking Through The Nether
26. She'll Kill You
27. Run Away
28. No Autopsy
29. Dispatch
30. Joyce and Lonnie Fighting
31. Lights Out
32. Hazmat Suits
33. Theoretically
34. You Can Talk To Me
35. What Else Is There To Do?
36. Hawkins Lab
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Pianist Mana Tokuno has received wide-spread acclaim for her sensitive and insightful interpretations and her brilliant virtuosity.
First Prize winner of the prestigious Competition Internationalé, she also received the Leo Sirota Award for Piano Solo Performance at the Corpus Christi International Competition as well as the Special Award for Schubert Interpretation at the International Competition Valsesia Musica in Varallo, Italy. Other prizes include the Dosei-Kai Prize for Distinction in Performance, and the Silver Medal in the Chubu Chopin Competition in Nagoya, Japan. Among other honors, Ms. Tokuno was selected in two consecutive seasons from a world-wide pool of applicants to perform in master classes by Daniel Barenboim and Leon Fleischer at Carnegie Hall.
Known for her ability to bring a vast array of styles to life, Ms. Tokuno has performed at Carnegie (Weill) Hall and CAMI Hall in New York as well as at Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall in Boston. She was also invited to give a solo recital as part of a Chopin Festival at the Polish Consulate in New York. In addition to solo and chamber performances in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Romania, she has appeared at many venues in her native Japan and in numerous recitals and chamber concerts in the United States.
Ms. Tokuno's principal teachers were Midori Tanabe at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where she was an honors graduate, and Victor Rosenbaum at the New England Conservatory in Boston where she received the Master of Music degree with academic honors and was selected to perform with the NEC Orchestra at the Commencement Concert. Ms. Tokuno also holds Graduate Diploma in Collaborative Piano from New England Conservatory.
Now a highly regarded teacher herself, Ms. Tokuno was formerly on the faculty of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. She has been on the faculty of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School in Boston since 2008, and the Cremona International Music Academy since 2011. Her debut solo CD "Beethoven Sonatas & Bagatelles" was released on GiNOTE RECORDS® in October 2009 and is available worldwide at iTunes, Amazon.com, and CD Baby. You can also listen on iTunes to Ms. Tokuno playing "Tokuno Toccata," the piece written for her Carnegie Hall Recital in April 2010 by a Boston composer, Thomas Oboe Lee, as well as the masterclass with Leon Fleisher on Schubert's Sonata in A major, D. 959 at Carnegie Hall Weill Institute Webpage.
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Chinese developers spent 25 percent more than U.S. developers on mobile ads on Android in Q3 2013, according to a new report from AppFlood, the mobile advertising network from PapayaMobile. In 2013, Android developers also saw a 332 per cent increase in mobile ad revenue, driven largely by Chinese advertisers.
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Chinese developers spent 25 percent more than U.S. developers on mobile ads on Android in Q3 2013, according to a new report from AppFlood, the mobile advertising network from PapayaMobile. In 2013, Android developers also saw a 332 per cent increase in mobile ad revenue, driven largely by Chinese advertisers.
The report, entitled "AppFlood Global Android Advertising Industry Insights", is based on an analysis of AppFlood's traffic in the third quarter of 2013. To date, AppFlood has served ads in more than 290 million unique mobile devices.
According to the AppFlood report, Chinese developers are allocating more of their marketing budgets for in-app mobile advertising, and between March and September 2013 increased their ad spend by 151 per cent.
Other key findings in the report include:
• Chinese advertisers purchased 55 percent of total users on AppFlood's network in Q3 2013, compared to U.S. advertisers who purchased just 10 percent of total new users
• In Q3 2013, Chinese developers spent just 0.06 percent of their budget to acquire Chinese users, compared to 7.5 percent in the U.S., 7.2 percent in India, 6.5 percent in Saudi Arabia, and 4.9 percent in Indonesia
• Chinese developers in Q3 2013 spent 28 times more to acquire users in Southeast Asia than in China, and twice as much to acquire users in Southeast Asia than in North America
With large volumes of mobile ad inventory now available across multiple markets, including Southeast Asia, app developers and publishers are profiting as advertisers compete both for users in high-growth emerging markets, and also inventory to meet the growing demand from developed markets.
Driving this demand in 2013 are Chinese developers, who use Southeast Asia and the Middle East as an international test bed for their app or game before launching it to the rest of the world, in the same way that Western developers use Canada and New Zealand for pre-launch testing. Growing numbers of Chinese developers have now set their sights on global expansion beyond China, inspired by the international success that Chinese apps such as WeChat, Go Launcher, 360 Mobile Security, and Clean Master have generated.
According to the AppFlood report, Chinese developers now purchase 38 percent of global app traffic to drive their expansion plans internationally. As a result, publishers with traffic in emerging markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East are seeing their eCPM rates and mobile ad earnings soar.
"This year, Chinese developers with deep pockets have been scaling up their apps in parallel with China's newfound global influence on the app economy," said Si Shen, PapayaMobile's CEO. "As Chinese developers increase their mobile ad spend to expand into emerging markets, developers with traffic from Southeast Asia and the Middle East - which have previously been undervalued - are suddenly earning more revenue from these regions. As China's influence continues to grow globally in 2014, expect more and more developers to monetize traffic from these emerging markets, which have until now been underestimated and undervalued."
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A Carnival To Remember….
Hello lovelies… Good morning! I am pretty sure some of you are in dreamland right now😁 Well, I am awake at this hour because I just got back from my hometown's Carnival and I can't wait any further before sharing my experiences with you guys… As you all know, I travelled down to my hometown […]Read More A Carnival To Remember….


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Sport, especially Aerial is one of the most exciting activities that there is. Did you know in come classes it's actually classed as an extreme sport?
No matter what your age it's guaranteed that it will, at times push you to the extreme, challenge you and heighten your adrenaline levels.
Sometimes our bodies do not like what we are asking them to do, he sometimes unique movement can lead to injury. It's a given with the amount of hours some of us spend training.
No matter your age, even if you've had a break for a few months, the first time you go back your muscles will know all about it.
As we get older our bodies can become painful even through our general working lives. For example, neck and back problems are caused from the process of degenerative changes or work place repetitive strain which is the over use of soft tissue injuries.
With the added extra pressures from aerial sport the body takes even more hits. Each part needs to be ready to be able to complete each action and muscles and joints need to be strong enough to maintain and cope with the demands. Sport can cause long-term injury if it's not prepared for properly and even more so if the body isn't looked after once the little aches start.
If you have an injury that after rest has lasted longer than a couple of weeks PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE invest in getting it examined by a qualified therapist or doctor … you only have one body and it's worth the time and money for it to be properly seen to.
Or as a PREVENTATIVE book in regular sports massages! Give your body the same attention as you would do your hair every 6-8 weeks.
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There's a lot happening on dancing diva Madhuri Dixit's career front -- and she is making special efforts to keep her fans informed. The actress, who is excited to go to London for the unveiling of her wax statue, has brought together a team of people who will manage her online social networking.
"Hey Peeps, wazzup? Lots shaking on my side... Website coming together... should have almost live coverage blogzine online soon. Will link with my twitter and Facebook feeds," Madhuri posted on her Twitter page.
"My Facebook site will be managed by my website team with close inputs from me and hopefully all of you. So let's get together.
"Goal is to get tight with my peeps. Thank you for all the love and appreciation! Great things coming," added the actress, who has been confirmed as one of the judges for the fifth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
Madhuri is known for hits like "Tezaab", "Ram Lakhan", "Sajan", "Beta", "Dil", "Hum Aapke Hain Koun!", "Dil Toh Pagal Hai" and "Devdas". The actress had shifted to the US after her marriage 12 years ago.
But now she is back in Mumbai for good. Next month, she will attend the unveiling of her wax statue in London's Madame Tussauds.
"Madame Tussaud's around the corner in London in March! Excited to see all of you there," she wrote, adding: "Movie news coming soon."
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Addressing the world's challenges requires international collaboration. We use the expertise of the Fellows and Foreign Members, to advise decision makers on global issues.
The Society recognises and supports excellent scientists around the world though its many schemes which are open to UK and international scientists.
International Exchanges
Newton International Fellowships
Newton Advanced Fellowships
Newton Mobility Grants
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
Global Challenges Research Fund Grants
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The Royal Society is also one of Delivery Partners for the UK governments' Newton Fund.
Read a summary of the Royal Society and other UK organisations' work complementing the UK Government's Science and Innovation Strategy in Science and Innovation in the UK.
The Royal Society is a member of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the Interacademy Partnership (IAP), which are both global networks of scientific academies and organisations.
One of the key roles of IAPartnership is as a mechanism for allowing academies world wide to speak with one voice on issues of global significance. It produces important global reports on a number of issues. The latest report is on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction and Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals: A Guide for Merit-Based Academies.
The InterAcademy Partnership's Project on Harnessing Science, Engineering, and Medicine to Address Africa's Challenges has launched a pilot program that will enable African science academies to invite members of the African Diaspora to work with them on policy initiatives and/or other activities designed to strengthen the host academy. The application guidelines and form are available for download, deadline 30 April 2018.
In partnership with other academies, the Society provides authoritative scientific advice to the United Nations and its agencies, the G7/G8/G-Science Academies meetings, and other influential global decision-making bodies.
The Royal Society is a member of the UK Academies Human Rights Committee (UKHRC), a collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering, Academy of Medical Science, British Academy and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
The UKHRC allows the five member academies to address alerts issued by the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies, a network which identifies incidents where scientists, engineers or health professionals worldwide are subjected to repression. The Society's practice is to act only in cases where there is evidence that the human rights of an individual scientist have been violated or denied because of their scientific work. Read the Society's position on blanket academic boycotts.


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On paper, Karen McKenzie teaches middle school students language arts at Sugarloaf School. In actuality, she's imparting so much more.
"When you have a positive attitude it fuels your energy. When you have a positive attitude, you can really fly," she said. "I try to teach my kids this life possibility."
McKenzie was recently selected as Monroe County School District's Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Mark Porter came in person to impart the news.
"When my superintendent came into my classroom and announced it, he had to say it a couple of times," McKenzie said, laughing. "I heard it, but I didn't hear it. It was so big."
McKenzie has been teaching her entire life and in the Keys for the past 11 years. She was born in Tennessee, but raised in South Florida only to return to Carson-Newman College in the Volunteer State. She also attended Barry University in Miami Shores where she took post-graduate courses in Marine Biology.
She teaches an afterschool program about the sea at Sugarloaf.
"We go snorkeling and set up tanks," McKenzie said. She said she has had a lifelong love affair with the ocean — fishing, diving, snorkeling, paddling, shell collecting, island hopping and surfing.
Former colleague and current Marathon Middle School teacher Tracy McDonald said McKenzie's marine biology program is "amazing."
"One day she had a typical 6th grade language arts classroom and the next day I had to do a double take. I felt like Jacques Cousteau exploring the underwater realm. I still have no idea how fifteen saltwater tanks were set up overnight," McDonald said. "The kids can't help but be excited about Mrs. McKenzie's class."
McKenzie is constantly looking for ways to engage the students. Most recently, she's introduced a superman theme in her classroom — posters adorn the walls and props are scattered about. Everyone is encouraged to identify with a particular superhero, including McKenzie herself; or as she's sometimes known, "Wonder Woman."
"I have the outfit — T-shirt and bracelets," McKenzie said. "But the reason I did it was because I wanted to capture the hearts of my boys. I wanted them to know they are warriors and superheroes.
"It's worked," she said with satisfaction. "I'm getting some excellent writing."
Sugarloaf School Principal Harry Russell said McKenzie has many strengths, but the most important is her ability to connect with the kids.
"When kids can't wait to go to your class, then you hold them in the palm of your hand when it comes to educating them," Russell said. "She's just a very positive person who believes in her studnets and their ability to excel."
McKenzie said she feels it was "destiny" for her to end up teaching at Sugarloaf School, a K-8 facility in the Lower Keys. She speaks highly of her colleagues.
"The staff is just extremely collaborative and they are the ones that put me on this path," McKenzie said. "I am just so blessed and privileged. They have made me the teacher that I am."
As a seasoned professional, she has some advice for new teachers:
"Go for the kids' hearts. When kids know you care about them, they will listen and open their minds."
And, "Bring a childlike amazement and fascination to what you do because that is contagious and refreshing."
Although, McKenzie briefly flirted with the idea of becoming an architect, there has never been a question about her purpose on Earth, she said, which is to teach.
"It's never boring. Things can change on a dime. And I enjoy being with kids. It makes me feel young and energized," McKenzie said.


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There have continuously been new technical developments in the last decades with which we have been trying to reproduce reality. This development has not stopped recently either. Wavefield Synthesis is one of these new technologies. The purpose of this system - compared to the psychoacoustic system - is to reinstate the original atmosphere of the recording in all points of the area.
One of the speciality of this method is that it uses a high number of speakers driven by different signals. My task is to create an amplifier that can support the high number of speakers and meets the criteria.
In my thesis, I study the various output stage types, including the A, B, AB and D class amplifiers. I am going to choose the best possible class for my purposes and then I am going to plan the amplifier. I will then take all the planning stages. I will choose the main components, I will plan the necessary circuit and I will draw the schematic diagram. I will examine the best possible solution for creating more channels in the most efficient way. I will then draw a schematic for one of the modules of the amplifier along with the PCB layout. This equipment will need special requirements towards the casing, therefore I will plan this according the special needs.
Before going into mass production, I will create a prototype which I will use for measuring the different characteristics in the sound frequencies. If the prototype suits the requirements, then the original plans can be transferred to production. The aim of this thesis is a measured, tested device that is ready for mass production.


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Secondary 3 Elementary Math (15 year olds)
Topic 6.2 - Area of Triangle
Topic 6.2. Further Trigonometry – Area of any Triangle
If you have an angle of any one side of a triangle, you will be able to find the perpendicular height. If you have the height, finding the area is easy. This video also shows you the prove of the formula below.
\(\mbox{ Area of } \Delta ABC = \frac{1}{2}ab\sin{C} = \frac{1}{2}ac\sin{B} = \frac{1}{2}bc\sin{A} \)
ManyTutors Academy provides free math lessons to the world based on the official Singapore Math syllabus. See how Singapore students learn math!
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This Secondary 3 Elementary Maths video series is EXACTLY what Singapore students go through when they are 15 years old. We will provide free math videos to the world based on the entire official Singapore Math syllabus.
If you are a Singapore student who did not manage to follow a specific topic, you can catch up using these video lessons too.
Secondary 3 E-Maths (For 15 year olds)
This course is currently ongoing, I will try to upload a new video each week.
(Optional): We are using the Shinglee New Syllabus Mathematics 3 (7th edition) for Secondary 3 students and you may want to buy this textbook if you are outside Singapore. Otherwise, you will already have the textbook if you are schooling in Singapore.
New Syllabus Mathematics is a series of textbooks specially designed to provide valuable learning experiences to engage the hearts and minds of students sitting for the GCE O level examination in Mathematics. Included in the textbooks are Investigation, Class Discussion, Thinking Time, Journal Writing, Performance Task and Problems in Real-world Contexts to support the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
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Rejections 79
Acceptances 1
One of the myriad frustrations of being a semi-professional (i.e. desperate to get paid, but hardly ever doing so) writer is rejection.
Not so much that you get rejected; experience teaches me to expect every email from a small press or magazine to be one, making the odd acceptance a joyous high, but that you hardly ever have any idea how near or far off target you were. The form rejection rules. How many careers ended before they begun because writers were blind to how close to print they came, I wonder - or, conversely, were needlessly sustained because they imagined their crayoned drivel had only just missed the mark?
My email revealed four rejections this morning, including one from CC Finlay, Editor at Fantasy & Science Fiction. These followed on closely on one from 'Lucy' at Andromeda Spaceways.
What makes CC's and Lucy's notable amongst the 79 so far received this calendar year is that they had some feedback.
CC's first, in full: Thank you for giving me a chance to read "Share the Love." I got to the end of the story and had no idea what it meant either... Overall the beginning started too slow and the narrative developed too slowly for me until it got to the weird, interesting stuff. I'm going to pass, but I wish you best of luck finding the right market for it. I appreciate your interest in F&SF and hope that you'll keep us in mind in the future.
I've decided, at arm's length, that I like CC. He's my kinda guy. I think we could drink beer together. No idea why I've come to that conclusion. Never met him, no idea what CC stands for. Could be thinking of CC Baxter, of course.
And now an extract of Lucy's: The first ten pages move very slowly and indirectly. This is novel speed, not short story speed.
Hmmm. Feedback that tallies is almost more unexpected than feedback at all.
Of course, my inclination is that I have judged the pace correctly, whilst acknowledging that there's always some fat on the carcass that can go. They've been written, rewritten, honed and polished. But when two editors are on the same page... Share the Love is essentially about a man dropping down, step by step, into the pits of despair until the succour offered by a religious cult that brings peace through linkage - mental, physical and spiritual - with a giant cockroach appears to be his best option. You don't strip away his job, relationship, reason for living in three pages.
Or do you? Perhaps I'm missing the point of what short story editors want in a world where we now have a shorter attention span than goldfish.
Remember that Chandler quote, When in doubt have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand? Raymond Chandler was writing about what to do when the plot flags; perhaps in 2015 it needs to be applied just after the by-line?
That said, it's worth exploring the section of Chandler's 1950 The Simple Art of Murder in which it appears:
This was inevitable because the demand was for constant action and if you stopped to think you were lost. When in doubt have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand. This could get to be pretty silly but somehow it didn't seem to matter. A writer who is afraid to over-reach himself is as useless as a general who is afraid to be wrong
As I look back on my own stories it would be absurd if I did not wish they had been better. But if they had been much better they would not have been published (my emphasis)
Happy to take the feedback on the nose, respond to the market and make my drafts quicker and slicker, make them a firework - even if, in my eyes and, possibly Chandler's too, they may not be as good as the slow burn that I'm writing.


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Originally, we are Dutch breeders. In 1999 we moved to hospitable Belgium where it is very agreeable to live. We now have more facilities for our Bulldogs, and us....... (although my couch is still full with these loving creatures).
We have several litters a year, we try to breed the perfect "show bulldog" and I must say, we are doing quiet well. Our kennel has won a lot. This includes both dogs owned by us and bred by us.
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Alpha channels perplex many Photoshop users who then, unfortunately, avoid using them entirely. But if you don't use alpha channels, you're missing out on an indispensable, versatile, and timesaving tool. We'll bring you up to speed on alpha channels so you can reap their rewards.
To maximize your alpha channel skills we'll:
• Give you an understanding of an alpha channel's fundamental purpose.
• Clear up the confusion surrounding alpha channels, color overlays, spot colors, and clipping paths.
• Point out some of alpha channels advanced uses so you can harness their flexibility.
One of the greatest characteristics of alpha channels is precisely what confounds many Photoshop users—they are extremely versatile and multi-faceted. For example, say you've just read a tutorial on how to remove the background from a portrait, and in the example, the alpha channel displays as red on the image. Then you see another example and the alpha channel displays as black. You overhear your expert co-worker refer to an alpha channel as a clipping path, and all along you thought it was just a mask. You think to yourself, What's going on, will somebody please explain!? Sure, we will!
Alpha channel fundamentals
On the simple side, an alpha channel is nothing more than a grayscale image. An alpha channel is comprised of black, white, and different shades of grey pixels. The black pixels are opaque, the white pixels are transparent, and the different shades of gray pixels have different transparency levels depending on their value. On the functional side, alpha channels have many uses, the top two being as selections or masks.
Alpha channels as selections
An alpha channel's primary purpose is to save and store selections. Because Photoshop is pixel-based, you can't easily select a segment of your image just by clicking on it, as you can in Adobe Illustrator, which is vector-based. Instead, you have to use one or more of Photoshop's many selection tools and techniques to craft your selection. Since that usually isn't a quick process, an alpha channel offers a convenient place to store that selection until you're ready to use it again.
Tip: To store a selection as an alpha channel, make your selection and then click on the Save Selection As Channel button at the base of the Layers palette.
Alpha channels as masks
Alpha channels are also used to save and store masks. Selections and masks are often interchanged, since when you want to mask out an area of your image, you'll need to start with a good selection. What's sometimes confusing is that when you create a new layer mask (in the Layers palette), and have that layer selected, that mask shows up in the Channels palette.
This is a layer mask alpha channel and it's treated slightly different from a regular alpha channel. It doesn't offer all the same options as an alpha channel does as it's temporary, meaning that if you apply or delete the layer mask, the channel disappears. Additionally, it's only visible in the Channels palette if the layer with the mask is selected. Double click on the layer mask alpha channel and your only option is to change the opacity and color of the overlay, as shown in Figure A.
Unmasking alpha channels
Many Photoshop users find alpha channels confusing because of how versatile they are, or perhaps they're stumped by all the alpha channel options. Some folks are simply puzzled because they hear terminology misused. We'll point out some of the most common alpha channel characteristics responsible for this confusion.
Alpha channel options
One of the most confusing things about masks for some Photoshop users is differentiating between masked areas and selected areas. This is because there isn't just one way that Photoshop displays masks. You're controlling the helm here; you can set the options to view the image's masked areas or selected areas.
Double-click on the alpha channel and you'll see the Channel Options dialog box shown in Figure B with the following options:
• Masked Areas. If you select the Masked Areas check box, your alpha channel's black pixels will represent the masked areas and the white pixels will represent the selected areas.
• Selected Areas. If you select the Selected Areas check box, your alpha channel's black pixels will represent the selected areas and the white pixels will represent the masked areas.
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College Sports
Charlotte 49ers' rally falls short, bowl hopes dashed in loss to Middle Tennessee
As quarterback Hasaan Klugh's pass sailed through the air, the Charlotte football team's hopes of reaching a bowl in its first year of eligibility hung in the balance.
But when the ball hit the turf at Richardson Stadium, those hopes quickly faded. The incompletion resulted in a turnover on downs with 25 seconds left in the third quarter, and Middle Tennessee (7-4, 4-3 C-USA) ran out the clock, cementing a 38-31 loss on Saturday.
The 49ers (4-7, 3-4) trailed 31-13 with 2 minutes, 48 seconds left in the third quarter, but they mounted a late comeback, scoring 18 unanswered points to tie the Blue Raiders at 31 when Klugh threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Workpeh Kofa and then scored on the ensuing two-point conversion.
But Ty Lee's 61-yard touchdown run moments later gave the Blue Raiders a lead they wouldn't relinquish and spoiled Charlotte's senior day.
Three who mattered
John Urzua, Middle Tennessee: After registering three touchdown passes in his career, the redshirt freshman quarterback threw four on Saturday.
Klugh, Charlotte: The 49ers' sophomore rushed for three touchdowns, becoming the first Charlotte player to accomplish that feat at the FBS level.
Daquan Lucas, Charlotte: The linebacker's interception of Urzua with 4:59 left set up the tying score.
▪ Before the game, Charlotte honored its 27 seniors, including 19 fifth-year seniors who were in the 49ers' first recruiting class.
▪ Much of Middle Tennessee's success on its first two drives came on third downs, as the Blue Raiders went 4-for-4. They went 0-for-10 the rest of the game. Charlotte also struggled on third down, going 4-for-20.
▪ The 49ers looked prime to score after receiver Austin Duke's 55-yard catch midway through the fourth quarter, moving the ball to the Middle Tennessee . But running back Robert Washington was later stopped short on fourth-and-2. It was one of three times Charlotte didn't score on its eight red-zone trips.
Worth mentioning
▪ After sitting out last week's game against Rice with a back injury, offensive lineman Jamal Covington started at left tackle. However, the redshirt senior left the game after re-aggravating the injury on the final play of the first quarter.
▪ Charlotte cornerback Anthony Covington sustained an injury late in the fourth quarter after making a big hit on a second-down pass. He was remained the ground for about five minutes before he was placed on a stretcher and escorted to an ambulance. Coach Brad Lambert didn't have an update on Covington's injury.
▪ Offensive lineman Chris Brown (concussion) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (ankle) also left the game with injuries.
They said it
"I'm really proud of them. They fought back and have a lot to play for next week to finish .500 in the league. We'll lean hard on our seniors this week to make sure we're ready to play when we go to San Antonio, and it will mean a lot for us as we continue to build." – Lambert on his team's comeback.


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it's hard to troubleshoot the errors because you describe them without giving the actual error.
please include the actual error text rather then describing then, it is much more helpful.
you say that the attachment is not being received, but the errors suggest that the entire email is not being received, is it the problem with the email being received without attachments or it i the email is not being received at all?


text: Hi @60plus - welcome to the forum. I started my PADI dive training abroad and finished it doing Rescue Diver in the UK. The abroad training was done in a typical holiday town with sun, sea and sangria, i.e. loads of fresh tourists passing through. This meant the training was very time-bound, multi-lingual and aimed at producing holiday divers that would be capable of follow-the-diveleader around a site. My introduction to UK diving was after I'd done 36 dives and was "advanced". I utterly cringe at the thought of a conversation I had when discussing diving in the UK -- talk about not knowing what you don't know. Anyway, the first dive saw me loosing a fin, the second drift dive (my second in a drysuit) was a demonstration of out of control buoyancy. I found the teaching on the Rescue Diver course in the UK to be hugely better than the training I'd had abroad. To be fair, a lot of that has to the the language, but mostly it was adapted to the more challenging UK diving conditIons. I was also put back to the next course as I'd not met the required standards for which I am eternally greatful to them. To this day I reckon I'd have been passed if I was abroad -- time pressures, less challenging diving conditions, volumes of customers all would contribute to this. In the UK we have tides, lots of wrecks, poor visibility and cold, all of which require additional skills and practice. Fast forward to now with many hundreds of dives in all sorts of conditions and styles, diving abroad really is so much easier, albeit having to be pretty blunt with DiveMASTERs who want experienced divers to help them herd their flocks or who seem intent on speed diving around a site. DiveMASTERs are an odd bunch. Some are good, but there's more than a fair share of useless ones without a clue and rubbish skills, e.g. just good enough as PADI dive leading fodder and have little breadth or depth of knowledge of diving techniques.


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Gabon: Lessons for a Future Regime Change?
By Alassane Dembele
On September 28, 2016 the Constitutional Court of Gabon decided to uphold the results of the August 27th presidential election, allowing President Ali Bongo to retain his power without much contest. Now that the African Union and international community have officially acknowledged the decision of the Gabonese highest court, civil society, the main opposition parties (Rally for Gabon and Union of Gabonese) as well as independent candidates must rethink their plan of action if they hope to end the Bongos'dynasty. Those wishing for political change in Gabon must follow the lead of their African counterparts who have challenged their own status quo. Over the last few years, successful transitions such as those in Senegal, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso illustrate how those against President Bongo should organize.
To begin with, the lack of unity within the opposition perpetuates President Bongo's consolidation of power in Gabon. It's reported that 14 candidates ran in the winner-take-all election. While it is important for voters to be exposed to varying political ideas, these divisions made it easier for Ali Bongo to benefit from the state's apparatus. The opposition would need to consolidate around a single candidate who can challenge President Bongo if he ran for reelection in 2023. In the context of Senegal, the local opposition displayed appropriate solidarity around Macky Sall, the challenger, that forced President Abdoulaye Wade out of office in 2012. According to the Commission Nationale de Recensement des Votes, the National Electoral Commission, Sall earned more than 65 percent of the votes. This story of success should inspire future Gabonese candidates to put aside their differences and personal aspirations in order to bring about change.
Another major cause of political longevity in Africa is electoral fraud. However, this is being mitigated today by the use of technology. Take for instance Nigeria, which witnessed a smooth transfer of power after the 2015 presidential election won by Muhammad Buhari. As stated in The Economist , the use of biometric technology to register all the eligible voters was crucial in assuring a peaceful transition of power in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Gabon's election was tainted by irregularities, such as burned ballot votes. It is civil society's duty to demand the implementation of technology by the government and the national electoral commission. However, significant foreign assistance would be necessary given the lack of resources available to the local civil society that has yet to influence national politics. Although a fair election cannot be guaranteed, the use of biometrics would put the Gabonese government under scrutiny in hope of promoting and creating more transparency. Therefore, the introduction of biometrics for the next presidential election of Gabon will be imperative to ensure a fair election process.
One last aspect essential to political renewal is popular mobilization. The 2014 uprising in Burkina Faso, which ended President Blaise Compaore's 27-year-old rule, demonstrates the effectiveness of mass protests. Landry Signe reports in The Washington Post , that the mobilization against a proposed reform of the Constitution was the key to ousting Compaore. In Gabon, this type of event does not seem possible given the lack of large-scale mobilization displayed by the Gabonese people against the results of the political election. According to Sean Lyngass also in The Washington Post , only a few thousands protestors were in the streets of Libreville compared to the tens of thousands in Burkina Faso. The Gabonese opposition will need to find a way to efficiently galvanize the people in its push for political change. Yet, calls for political mobilization must be matched with considerations to help ensure protests do not lead to violence that could undermine the opposition's political agenda.
President Bongo's next seven years in office will certainly be long and frustrating for an opposition that feels hopeless; however, it is also an opportunity to prepare for the future. These preparations should include: promoting solidarity and avoiding further divisions among the opposition; promoting the use of biometrics to ensure free and fair elections; and to consider the call for non-violent protests in order to put pressure on the establishment. The opposition cannot afford any missteps that would risk their ability to gain future power in the political arena.


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A little background to where I am now working ... The Allendale Forge is run along cooperative lines. This works in the following way. You join as a full member or a network member by paying either a monthly or annual fee. Each membership level has its own package of benefits.
As a full member your fee includes commission free sales at The Forge. As a network member the smaller annual fee includes reduced commission on sales. Both membership packages include access to one of 5 hand held credit card machines that you can use at craft fairs and other events. Very useful these days when so few people carry much cash and cheque books are being phased out.
Now that I am responsible for pulling together a programme of workshops I am aware that many of the current members (and others) would like to run workshops or have done but would like to do it better and so following on from the success of the talk I gave before this year's annual Art Tour on 'How to run a Workshop' I thought I would run another talk which is open to members and non-members alike.
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Now that i have your attention, please read through this blog series, you are sure to be more informed about marketing at the end of it.
But before we begin here is a disclaimer to inform you about a few things so that you know if you want to continue or not.
None of us here are pundits/geniuses, neither do we hold PhDs in digital marketing and branding. We are practitioners of this trade and hence are very poor when it comes to giving huge speeches with humongous words, so you will find none of that here. This blog series will contain no MBA terminologies, it will be in simple english so that even a kindergarten child understands what digital marketing and branding is all about. To put it simply, this will be like a rajni movie, relatable to the masses and not like interstellar where you don't understand anything and still call it amazing.
Do not expect MAGIC from what we tell you, rome wasn't built in a day, similarly not all our campaigns are viral, some succeed while some fail, we take the learning and incorporate it into our next campaign and that is how we grow. That is how a business too, grows. Midas touch is a myth.
Everything we tell you is from experience and not theory. Big names from the MBA field will tell you n number of theories, hypotheses and statistics, but all that said and done, it works only when it is incorporated appropriately. So everything we offer in this blog section is tried and tested and we are here just to share whatever little we know so that the world is a little more informed.
The aristocrats sit peacefully in an AC room wearing fancy suits and riding in swanky cars, want to know about war? Ask a soldier who has been there and has experienced what war has to offer. We are soldiers.
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Bupa Company Profile and Products
Bupa is an international healthcare group headquartered in the UK. They provide a range of health products including dental services, health assessments, care homes, health insurance, and hospitals. They are also one of the leading providers of pet insurance in Australia.
Bupa was established in 1947 as British United Provident Association. It was created with the goal of providing healthcare services to the general public. It is a non-profit private company with no shareholders. That means all after-tax profits are re-invested into the company and its services.
The company has grown to become one of the largest providers of health insurance in the world, with millions of customers in Australian and New Zealand. They have also become a major player in the pet insurance market within Australia.
They offer three excellent pet insurance plans that are affordable and packed with features. They are called the Basic (Accident only), Standard (Accidental Injury
and Illness), and Ultimate (Accidental Injury and Illness) plan. Their pet insurance policies are underwritten by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, one of the world's largest financial services companies.
Animals Covered by Bupa Pet Insurance
- Dogs older than 8 weeks of age
- Cats older than 8 weeks of age
Pets older than 9 years of age will only qualify for accident-only cover. The only way to obtain illness cover is to register them at a younger age and continuously pay their premiums. Accident-only cover is available for pets of any age.
The Benefits of Bupa Pet Insurance
Veterinary fees have increased substantially in the past decade. It is now common for treatments to cost thousands of dollars. For a small monthly premium, Bupa pet insurance will help you pay for any veterinary bills that occur from an accident or illness.
Having Bupa pet insurance means you can afford to treat your pet if they suddenly become unwell. You won't be forced to choose between your financial health and the health of your pet. Bupa will pay up to 80% of the cost of your pet's care with an annual cap of up to $20,000.
Signing up for Bupa pet insurance means you can take your pet to any licensed veterinarian across Australia. Because the insurance company is paying a portion of your vet bills, you will be able to afford the best care possible.
Another advantage of having Bupa pet insurance is that you are more likely to take your pet to the vet immediately if you suspect an illness. Even if your pet is fine, the insurance policy will help pay for the cost of the visit.
The Pet Insurance Plans Offered by Bupa
Bupa offers consumers three different policies to choose from. The key features of those policies are:
Bupa Basic Pet Insurance (Accident Only)
- $6,000 annual benefit limit for veterinary bills relating to accidental injury
- 80% back on eligible bills
- $0, $100 and $200 excess options
- 6 month waiting period for cruciate ligament conditions
- $300 per year for consultations and vet visits
- Up to $2,600 for cruciate ligament conditions
- Up to $500 boarding fees limit
Bupa's Basic pet insurance plan covers veterinary costs that arise after your pet has suffered an accidental injury. It is a useful plan for pet owners with young and healthy pets, whose main concern is accidental injury. This policy has an annual benefit limit high enough to handle common accidents like bite injuries and broken bones. It is also quite affordable!
Bupa Standard Pet Insurance (Accident and Illness)
- $12,000 annual benefit limit for veterinary bills relating to accidents and illnesses
- 80% back on eligible bills
- $0, $100 and $200 excess options
- No waiting period for accidental injury; 30 days for illnesses; 6 month waiting period for cruciate ligament conditions
- $300 per year for consultations and vet visits
- Up to $2,600 for cruciate ligament conditions
- Sub limits include skin conditions ($500), Paralysis Tick Benefit ($1,000), and Emergency Boarding ($1,000)
- Optional routine care benefit provides $200 per year
This is an affordable option for pet owners interested in obtaining accident and illness coverage for their pet. It has a generous annual benefit limit, optional routine care, and covers most illnesses.
Bupa Ultimate Pet Insurance (Accident and Illness)
- $20,000 annual benefit limit for veterinary bills relating to accidents and illnesses
- 80% back on eligible bills
- $0, $100 and $200 excess options
- No waiting period for accidental injury; 30 days for illnesses and alternative therapies; 6 month waiting period for cruciate ligament conditions and dental work
- $300 per year for consultations and vet visits
- Up to $2,600 for cruciate ligament conditions
- Sub limits include skin conditions ($500), Paralysis Tick Benefit ($1,500), and Emergency Boarding ($1,500)
- Optional routine care benefit provides $200 per year
- Optional alternative treatment benefit up to $1,000 per year
- Optional dental illness cover up to $500 per year
Bupa's Ultimate pet insurance policy has a huge $20,000 annual benefit limit. It has some excellent optional extras including dental and alternative treatment coverage.
What Conditions and Treatments Aren't Covered?
The major exclusions on Bupa pet insurance policies include:
- Pre-existing conditions
Any conditions that your pet had before obtaining coverage
- Dental care
Similar to most insurance policies, dental care is not included (with the exception of optional dental care cover in the Ultimate plan)
- Day to day care
The kinds of expenses that arise from day to day are not covered by the plan. That includes prescription foods, preventative procedures, grooming and bathing expenses, pet accessories, and training costs
- Animals used for commercial purposes
Most types of working dogs cannot be covered by pet insurance
- Alternative therapies
Treatments involving homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, laser therapy, chiropractic treatments and/or physiotherapy are not covered.
- Behavioural problems
Injuries or illnesses that occur because of a behavioural problem are not covered
- Elective procedures
Elective procedures including tail docking, debarking, and cosmetic procedures are not covered.
- Illnesses that are preventable with a vaccine
If your pet becomes ill because they were not vaccinated, you will not be covered.
Why Choose Bupa?
Bupa pet insurance is a fantastic option for Australian pet owners. Some of the reasons to go with Bupa include:
- A trusted provider of heath insurance
Bupa has been in business since 1947 and is a trusted name in the health industry. They are one of the more trustworthy and reputable providers of pet insurance products.
- Optional dental and alternative treatment coverage
Most Australian pet insurance providers don't offer any coverage for dental and alternative treatments. Bupa's Ultimate plan offers $500 for dental and $1,000 for alternative therapies each year, which is very useful.
- Low excess payments and $0 excess
The excess payments for these plans are among the lowest in the industry. The $0 excess option is excellent for pet owners with an older pet that is more likely to visit the vet often.
- Affordable
Bupa has priced their policies very well, given the excellent features they offer.


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A Watch Dogs promotion unintentionally demonstrates why you really should be watching your "digital shadow."
Data-hacking thriller Watch Dogs, which is conceptually built around the idea of everyone's data forming "digital shadows" and the manipulation thereof, was first unveiled at E3 during Ubisoft's press conference. Ubisoft then began an Alternate Reality Game based on the E3 gameplay footage, creating a website that treats the fictional dotconnexion art exhibit from the game as a real entity. Fans who participated in the ARG got a little too well-acquainted with their own digital shadows when their email addresses were accidentally exposed to hundreds of strangers.
Players were originally encouraged to sign up at the dotconnexion website in order to receive updates by email. These updates were sent out in batches of 500 recipients, sorted alphabetically. Yesterday an update went out mourning the dotconnexion owner's death in a "tragic, yet unexplained accident," but the update itself had a major problem. The sender of the email apparently included recipients' emails in the To line, which displays the email addresses of the recipients, rather than the BCC line, which hides them. The end result: At least one thousand fans had their email addresses publicly sent to 499 other people, and are now caught in lengthy email chains with hundreds of irate strangers.
Since not everyone's email address was leaked - it seems only the first few letters in the alphabet were affected - this debacle is probably not an intentional part of the ARG. On the bright side, it ties into the game's themes quite nicely.


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About our Hospital :-
Mumbai emigrant 'Mittal Brothers' founded the college under 'Mittal Charities, Mumbai' in 1981 in the fond memory of their beloved parents Smt.Kamla Devi and Gauri Dutt Mittal. This college is a specific tribute of mittal brothers to their parents.
The inauguration ceremony of the college was held on 14 Nov.1981 with 'lighting of the lamp' by the then education and finance minister, Raj. Govt. Mr Chandanmal Baid. The ceremony became more glorious with the presence of Mr Shivnath Singh,Director, Education Department, Rajasthan. The college at its initial stage was run at Mittal Guest House. Later on Dec.8, 1984 the college was shifted to its newly built splendid building.
The first session of the college began with only thirty (30) students. In those days parents were not willing to provide higher education to their girls, so the dedicated and scholar teachers of the college went door to door to encourage parents to send their girls to the college for getting higher education.
As far the college is concerned Mittal family has always been prudent. Paying heed to the call of the hour commerce faculty has also been opened in the year 2003-04. Now we have more than 150 students in this faculty.
The present age is the age of computer. The whole world has become a small village in this age of globalization and internet. In the process of connecting the students with the entire world of information and technology M.Sc.(Computer Science) has been begun. In this town, this achievement is boon for the students. At present there is a well equipped and well furnished computer lab with 60 computer sets. The students are taught with the help of modern teaching aids such as Projector etc.
Milestone in the history of Sh. Surajmal Gauridutt Mittal Hospital Sardarshahar


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06 Mar 2018 | Co-working | Design | Trends
The office is where we go to work… except, increasingly, it's not that simple. With the trend towards agile working, we're used to working at home, in coffee shops, or on the road. That means the modern office has to adapt to meet the changing needs of employees.
One challenge facing companies is how to attract people back into the workplace in order to retain knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, to drive processes and desired culture.
We recently explored how office furniture looks to the home to improve productivity. By blending form and function, by offering comfort as well as efficiency, companies can provide smart environments where employees can feel inspired. Not only does this inspire greater productivity, it does so in a way that is consistent with the culture of the business.
We're often asked the best ways to achieve this. It's a fair question. Workplace design has long moved away from sterile cubicles towards something more collaborative and convivial, but if the office is too cosy and relaxed, there's a danger nobody will get any work done. Following in the footsteps of early adopters into a radically agile environment is a known mistake as good design should always be evidence-based and tailored to the company's culture and people.
It's all about getting the balance right. Here are a few ways in which the choice of office furniture can improve productivity.
Adjustable Sit/Stand Desks – More and more businesses are offering sit-stand desks as a standard option for their employees. Costs used to be high and they were available only to those with generous budgets but now they're readily available across varying budgets. And there's real evidence to back up their effectiveness.
The Well Building standard includes a section on active furnishings, which requires at least 60% of work settings to offer some form of standing option. This needn't be at a height adjustable desk. These could also be at a static height or located in meeting rooms or informal collaboration zones.
The concept is simple: if we sit in the same position all day, our posture – and therefore our productivity – suffers. Changing our physical state by standing up keeps the body ache-free and the mind alert, and with a sit/stand desk it's possible to carry on working comfortably.
Are you seated comfortably? – What you sit on is more important than what you're sitting at. The chair has direct contact with your body and should therefore support you in whatever task you're completing. Seating should be varied to meet the different tasks you'll typically engage in throughout the day. Look for chairs that are designed specifically to suit mid-to-long-term focussed or concentrated work, and then complement these with alternative settings that are support your posture when listening or relaxing.
Zoned Office Layouts – in any given day, you'll most likely perform a variety of work-related tasks. Some will require the space for collaboration, others will need an environment for quiet, focussed activity. Realistically, that means having entirely separate sections of the office designed for specific purposes.
In an agile office, the use of zones can make this an easy, effective process. Booths or partitions can shut out noise and distraction for 'concentration zones,' while softer furnishings such as sofas create ideal 'team zones' for collaborative working. Even the lighting can be adjusted between zones to allow different moods, tailored for the type of work you wish to encourage.
Ban 'Al Desko' Dining – If there's one thing that's great for improving productivity, it's making a clear distinction between where you work and where you relax. However, it's amazing how many of us still eat at our desks, blurring the boundaries between the two.
By creating dedicated breakout areas, businesses can encourage the workforce to down tools at lunchtime and move to a central area. This has two advantages: not only does it keep the desk clear for work activity in the afternoon, it inspires chance meetings and opportunities for collaborative working – a different, complementary type of productivity. Note: this is a cultural shift as much as a practical one, did you know there are more germs on a keyboard then in the bathroom! So you might find it's necessary to ban 'al desko' dining with a clearly defined desk policy!
Be Luxurious – as domestic design seeps further into workplace design, the aesthetic of the office is changing. Gone are the days where you expect a standardised, uniform aesthetic from one company's offices to another's. Today, there's a much more eclectic approach to style as companies add a vivid personality to décor and furnishings.
The opportunities are almost endless. The overlap in domestic and commercial finishes means it's easier to source finishes and details that add a wow factor to workplaces. Whether it's the natural appearance of wood or marble, the style and sophistication of velvet, the bling of brass or black chrome, there's a material to match the mood you want.
As office furniture consultants, Sketch will recommend the best solution for each business. Sometimes, that might even mean doing without furniture in a particular area. A completely clear floor-space, with just a whiteboard on the wall can be the perfect arena for a quick brainstorming session. Or a meeting room with a standing height table but no chairs, where you have to keep on your toes, literally and philosophically.
As with any type of office furniture, it's all about understanding the needs of the business and supplying a solution that keeps the workforce happy, healthy, engaged.Back to content


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Version Management
One of the challenges that will be faced by most of the database application developers is updating the program. When a new version is released, updating the program with new features will need to ensure that data entered in the earlier version database is intact. Considering this need, Kushal has a feature, which allows you to port data smoothly to the new version database when the database design gets modified.
You have to follow these simple steps
1. Maintain Version for the database (Different from the program Version). Whenever you make changes in the database, please increment the version. Future applications derived from Kushal will check the version of the database and upgrade it to the latest version.
2. Follow some basic Rules for database Change: Don't drop any field, (If the whole table is not required, then drop it). Whenever you add a new field, add it at the end of the database.
3. Write Upgrade SQL Statements: Whenever you make database version changes, write few lines of SQL Statement, modify the database as per the new changes.
Open Version Controller.
Open Sample Solution file
In Solution Explorer, Select VersionController.cs
You can see the code of the version controller and the database update statements.
To Create Version Controller in your application, Click on Version Control in Tools
Version Controller window opens.
Click New.
Enter new Version number of the application.
Enter the SQL statement
Click Save.
Note: If you have more SQL statements use different version numbers for each statement.
And ensure that the version number is greater than the previous.
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"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."
~ Rachel Carson ~
It was a great day at the beach the other day. First time I've been all year and I wasn't disappointed. The scents in the breeze, the ever changing artwork in the sand. The peaceful feeling I have when I'm near the ocean. It all came back and it reminded me that there are cycles in life. People as well as nature all go through a certain stage in order to get to another. While sometimes it can seem to be a repetitive stage such as the seasons there are always variances to them. Hopefully we can catch sight of those variances and learn to appreciate them for what they are and what they are giving to us. So that in the next stage we can carry bits of the previous one to heal us in some way and possibly make us stronger.
~ Peace ~


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Lt. Com. Rowland Langmaid
Code: 10209
Dimensions:W: 30cm (11.8")H: 9cm (3.5")
£250.00 Approx $325.1, €289.02
Lt. Com. Rowland Langmaid R.I., R.B.A., A.R.E., R.CAM.A.
British 1897 - 1956
Naval vessels - Delhi, Danae, Dragon, Dauntless, Hood, Repulse and Adelaide
Drypoint etching, signed in pencil
Rowland Langmaid was a marine painter and etcher who studied under William Lionel Wyllie, probably the foremost marine artist. Langmaid served in the Royal Navy reaching the rank of Lt. Commander. His work is extremely fine and very similar in style to Wyllie


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Published on October 5th, 2016 | by Karl Eugene Pamat0
UAAP Season 79 Team Preview: Green Paddlers
The De La Salle University Green Paddlers took charge and breezed through the rest of the Men's Table Tennis tournament as they clinched their third straight championship in the UAAP Season 78.
A minor setback erased
Last season, the Green Paddlers experienced a slight bump in the road as they were foiled by UST in their opening game of the season. However, the team recovered right away and swept their remaining games showing consistency throughout the tournament.
The Green Paddlers finished on top of the standings with a 13-1 win-loss record and outdueled their semi-finals and finals' opponent NU and UST, respectively, in straight games.
"Nagfocus ako ngayon more on skills and pinalakas ko rin yung physical conditioning nila," said Coach Lauro Crisostomo about the adjustments that he made in the men's team prior to this season.
Key losses and additions
Coming into this season, the Green Paddlers will be parading new faces in the tournament. They will be missing the services of UAAP Season 78 MVP and Rookie of the Year Walden Ledesma and Carlo Mateo, respectively. The team will be consisted of a different core this season as some key players graduated already while some left due to personal reasons.
However, the Green Paddlers minimized the effect of this minor blow by adding players from their training pool and former De La Salle Zobel standout Nathan Siasico.
When asked about how the present players will fill the void of the team, Coach Lauro acclaimed, "Medyo mahirap kasi yung limang players [key losses] na yun, yun yung key players ko. Pero yung mga natira confident naman ako na mapunan nila yung limang nawala through training."
Despite the losses that their team experienced, team captain Ralph Nones remained positive and called for hard work and support from his teammates coming to this season, "As captain, gusto ko lang makita na magtulungan kami then siguro mag-effort kami para madefend yung title this season."
A boost in the team
Earlier this year, the Green Paddlers represented the Philippines in the 18th ASEAN University held in Singapore. The team gained valuable exposure for the upcoming UAAP season despite being unsuccessful in bringing home a medal back to the country.
"Malaking bagay para sa amin yun bago mag UAAP kasi marami kaming napulot. Pero yung team naman lumaban and skills nakapulot rin kami don tapos yung mga techniques rin," as Coach Lauro recalled their performance in the biennial tournament.
New season, new rivalries
A new season is coming and as the Green Paddlers improve their game play, other teams also gain something from the off-season but Coach Lauro is confident that his boys can salvage the championship once again despite the absence of his previous key players.
"Gamitin nila yung mga napulot naming sa international competition. Gamitin rin nila yung inspiration na iniwan ng seniors nila," as Coach Lauro said his dedications to the team.
Team captain Ralph Nones invites the Lasallian community to watch their games and delivered, "Expect nila na pag-iigihan naming ang madefend ang title at mauwi pa rin naman ang trono dito sa La Salle."
Catch the Green Paddlers in their attempt to vanquish their opponents on the road to an elusive four-peat championship on October 8 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University.
In collaboration with Tricia Cruz


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EXTRA AIAS Lunch Seminar, 21 juni: Brian Fabo (Central European University) & Jovana Karanovic (UvA Amsterdam)
h2.Sharing Economy's Two Sides of the Coin: A "One Night Stand" for Workers and Sustainability Potential for the Society
Brian Fabo & Jovana Karanovic (UvA Amsterdam)
|Thursday 21 June 2016
|12.15 – 13.15 hrs.
|AIAS, 4th floor Gijsbert van Tienhoven building, room 4.09, Roeterstraat 31, 1018 WB
|Please send an email, preferably before Monday 20, 12.00 hrs. to register.
A sandwich will then be provided.
The rise of sharing economy has gained massive prominence in the public discourse as governments around Europe attemt to regulate the expanding disruptive companies such as Uber and Airbnb. The policy attention devoted to the issue is expected to grow even further with the recent publication of several notable policy papers, most remarkably European Commission's Communication on the European Agenda for the Collaborative Economy. Scholars across disciplines have shifted their attention towards this issue, however, there remains a substantial lag between the research and policy cycle. With our paper, prepared for the special issue of Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, we would like to help close this gap by exploring the impact of sharing economy on the online job market and outlining a potential of these new business models to offer sustainable solutions. Working with datasets obtained from sharing economy platforms, we show the dual nature of sharing economy, which on one hand leads to expansion of the "one night stand" working arrangements – one-time task completion which creates insecurity for workers and low income streams in the long-run, but at the same time creates a potential for a move towards responsible consumption and thus a more sustainable pathway for the society as a whole.
AIAS lunch Seminar Series in June 2016
23 June 2016
Which women work: the effects of institutions on the employment of advantaged and disadvantaged mothers
Janna Besamusca
University of Amsterdam, AIAS
Click here for all the AIAS lunch seminars from January – June 2016
Click here for all the AIAS lunch seminars from August – December 2016


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Golf is extremely popular among tourists and Hamburgers alike. For more information please visit Golfregion Hamburg.
Demanding traditional golf course in the heart of a natural conservation area
Steigenberger championship golf course, one of Hamburg's most challenging courses
Hamburg has a long equestrian sport tradition – from show jumping and dressage to horse racing and polo
Traditional polo club with Germany's best players and regular tournaments
Hamburg harness racing track offers exciting days at the races for the entire family