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According to the Health and Welfare Ministry, it has formulated three hospital models -- Doctor Owner (30 to 50 beds), Doctor Manager Partnership-Multispecialty (100 beds), and Multispecialty (100 beds or more) to be followed under the health scheme.
The private sector has been regularised to build, design, finance, manage operate and maintain with quality standards, take market risk and provide services at PMJAY rates.
The government authorities will provide unencumbered land on lease or through bidding, facilitate various permissions and clearances through special window with timelines, compulsory empanelment of the hospitals for PMJAY.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched on September 23, last year with an aim to provide hospitalisation cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year to over 10 crore poor and the deprived families (about 50 crore people) in the empanelled hospitals throughout the country.
As per the Health Ministry, 33 states/UTs have signed MoU for implementing PMJAY out of which 29 have already launched the scheme.
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"You don't need a silver fork to eat good food."
- Paul Prudhomme
Many people believe that, in order to eat fine food, they must be seated in a restaurant with crisp table linens and an impressive wine list. But, sometimes, a place you least expect can offer dishes packed with as much palate-pleasing taste as any upscale bistro.
The Pigeon focuses on bold flavours and quality ingredients that are skillfully prepared and easily accessible at a takeaway only location in Mount Hope.
Chef Matt Beasley, former Executive Chef for Equal Parts Hospitality in Hamilton (Aberdeen Tavern, The French, etc.) and Chef de Cuisine at ONE in Yorkville/Toronto dishes out his high-end comfort food classics in a low-key environment.

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It's almost instinct to swipe when you need a ride. But thank goodness you don't know what's been happening in the car that picks you up before you ride, drivers say.
To get a glimpse of the wild side of the 60,000 rideshare vehicles in the city, the I-Team spoke with Uber and Lyft drivers, who say they never really know what's up until after the pick up.
From people trying to use rideshares for their getaway cars, to drug deals, to "sexual incidents" in the back seats, these drivers dish on what's really happening behind the scenes -- and in the back seat -- of a rideshare.


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San Diego is Paradise For Goths
Birdy Bardot, Chelsea Wolfe, Sophie Webber, Taken By Canadians, Pruitt Igoe
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It's been nearly a year since Kilowatt Brewing opened a colorfully lit taproom and patio along the main commercial strip of Ocean Beach, and Kilowatt's owners say it's outperformed expectations.
"We knew that we needed to open a second tasting-room space in a busy walkable neighborhood in order to grow our retail sales," says Kilowatt cofounder Steve Kozyk, "and found O.B. to be perfect for the vibe of our second tap room."
Kilowatt launched in March of 2015 in Kearny Mesa, offering a brewery and tasting-room environment that stood out thanks to animated bartop and decorative blacklight art. The same decorative motif has found a natural fit within the beach community, along with oversized games, including a large Lite-Brite that uses tinted water bottles to serve as colored pegs.
1875 Cable Street, Ocean Beach
Between its blacklit lounge and streetside patio, the new spot's been doing well. "Our sales overall are higher in O.B. than in Kearny Mesa," affirms Kozyk, explaining that the boost in sales has allowed Kilowatt to follow through on plans to grow from a 3-barrel nanobrewery into a more commercially viable enterprise.
"The success of the O.B. tasting room has allowed us to expand our brewhouse," agrees Kilowatt cofounder Rachel Fischer. At the end of January, Kilowatt will upgrade to a 7-barrel system, bolstered by the addition of 15-barrel fermenters.
"Selling wholesale with the 3-barrel system was not profitable," adds Fischer. However, "The brewhouse expansion will allow us to make enough beer for both of our tasting rooms, and allow us to start selling wholesale."
The partners indicate Kilowatt aims to brew enough to distribute kegs, bottles, and cans to local restaurants, beer bars, and bottle shops. In doing so, Kilowatt isn't merely investing in new equipment, but also a new head brewer: former AleSmith beermaker Brian Crecely.
"It was the right time to bring in a head brewer that had experience working in a bigger commercial brewery," says Kozyk, specifically, "one that had a reputation for producing quality beer and could help drive our expansion."


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With sweeping views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge, River Terrace is ideally located in Manhattan's Washington Heights. The sixteen-story towers flank a large courtyard and hold a total of four-hundred-and-thirty-one cooperative housing apartments. The entire property is currently undergoing discreet renovations from the sub-basement to the roof.
River Terrace was built under the 1955 Mitchell-Lama legislative housing program. While internationally known as a glittering 24/7 metropolis with expensive housing, New York City is less recognized for its groundbreaking efforts to provide affordable housing for moderate and middle income families. Under the Mitchell-Lama program, two-hundred-and-sixty-nine buildings have been constructed with more than 105,000 rental or cooperative units (such as River Terrace), all of which include tenant income limits and help New York retain its vibrant, healthy socio-economic diversity
Apartments at River Terrace range from studios to comfortable three bedroom spreads, and tenants have access to three levels of underground parking. Additionally, there are two very well equipped community rooms available for film crew usage.
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The Fed is wrestling with three big, intertwined questions today:
1. How many people want jobs? - Seven years into the recovery, the unemployment rate has fallen to a low 4.9% but the picture doesn't look quite right, since those actively seeking work is lower than normal. By keeping rates low, more people could be drawn back into the work force.
2. How low are interest rates? - The Fed cut its benchmark by 5% in response to the great recession, expecting 5 points of stimulus. Now the Fed is increasingly convinced that it has become more like 3% of stimulus. Global rates are in a swoon from a glut of money or the absence of attractive investment opportunities.
3. What damage is done by doing nothing? - The Fed usually increases rates because it fears inflation but inflation remains sluggish. But they are also worried about creating future financial crises since low rates are intended to encourage financial speculation.


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I love the quests, and so do my kids! Is there a way to get on one screen the status (or current completion) of everyone in the class? With multiple steps combined with multiple students, getting a...
That is awesome! I wish I had seen it before my year ended, but I will use it next year for sure!
My students are showing their characters gone too - some are saying archived - but everything looks normal on my end of it.
Losing a power
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As a huge admirer of the late Michael Jackson, inevitably I also admire Elizabeth "Liz" Taylor too, who remained as an idol for MJ until his death. Now that Liz died last week, and here I am alone in my hotel room in Madrid for a concert of Santiago Lanchares' piano music on Sunday, March 27th, I feel like blogging on my thoughts on the American diva, though this is through the ideas of the absolute, irreplaceable idol of mine, Andy Warhol.
Liz Taylor, Marilyn Monroe & Jacqueline Onassis/Kennedy were the 3 icons of the 20th century, and Warhol had immortalized them in his creations. There are no royalties in the USA, but if there were, those 3 would be bestowed with those royal titles. The 3 divas achieved their aim to acclaim independence & equality of the female sex in a world of male domination. We all, with great intensity, love and hate those 3 divas, and they were the prelude of what Warhol called "the 15 minutes of fame". Their struggle can best described in that catchy Pet Shop Boys song: "We're shameless, we would do anything to get our 15 minutes of fame". In case of the 3 divas, those 15 minutes were repeated constantly until the moment of their death. It was more difficult for them then, since there were no facebook and twitter as instruments to achieve popularity. Without them there would be no such madnesses of today's Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and now it's Justin Bieber. The iconic (if not fakely ridiculous) couples of today such as the Beckhams, Brangelina and Penelope/Javier (and even Cruise/Kidman tried, but failed) would not have existed if not modeled on Richard Burton-Liz Taylor, perhaps the most fascinating couple of the last century. Liz defied everything, from gossips to gravity with her numerous plastic surgeries, both on her face and on the story of her life.
Nothing went incalculated in the life of Liz Taylor; she planned every minute detail except her death. What will stay in our memories will be her natural ability to survive and flourish as a woman in a world of men, and as a celebrity unlike Beethoven, Van Gogh or Shakespeare we will remember her as who she was instead of what she had done. Shakespeare created great works of art, Liz Taylor was and will remain the work of art herself. Requiescat in Pace, Liz.


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Not sure this playlist runs the gamut of reflection, but it is an indie-folk playlist/starting point. Hope there is a song to help you find your place in the layers of time.
Music from Winter People, Radical Face, and Waxahatchee among many others.
"History is the podium of the present."


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Julie Gittus - Melbourne Renovation Consultant
Role: Renovation Consultant
Region: Melbourne - Inner, Inner South
Manager: Adnan Sayyed-Darwish
B/L number: CDB-U 61495
Legal Entity: M8 Design Pty Ltd
M8 Design Pty Ltd in VIC is an independent franchisee of Refresh Renovations
Julie has 30 years' experience in residential construction and property development bringing a wealth of knowledge and strong project management skills to her Refresh role. Julie has completed 20 of her own residential projects as well as providing consultancy and valuation advice to clients. Julie is a skilled communicator and, in addition to her property expertise, has worked in civil construction as a Stakeholder Advisor. Julie has a keen eye for design and with her valuation experience is able to advise clients wisely on renovation scope to maximize future returns on their property.
Julie graduated from RMIT with qualifications in Property Valuations and Project Management as well as holding Domestic Builder (Manager) registration with the Victorian Building Authority.
As a developer, builder and project manager Julie was responsible for property acquisition, design scope, operational planning and budget forecasting and project managing through all stages of the build. Julie established strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, architects, local government planning authorities and nearby residents to expediate project programs and timelines to ensure work was completed on time and within budget.
With Refresh, Julie will provide commitment to ensuring the renovation process is smooth and provide support and advice through each stage from commencement to final handover. She looks forward to working with you to turn your dreams in to reality!


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Organizing Your 2019 Monthly Oracle Card Reading {+ free worksheet}
Want some guidance and inspiration for the New Year ahead? Duh.
As we move into 2019 with this awkward space between this year and the next, it's actually a wonderful time to bust out your favorite oracle/tarot cards and do your 2019 card reading spread. Not sure exactly how? No worries.
That's why I've created a beautiful, printable how-to worksheet for you to organize your 2019 card pull spread that weaves journaling into the mix. And bonus? You've got two worksheet options! See below.
So why do a 2019 monthly reading? To be honest, it's one of my favorite card readings to do, aside from daily pulls, because I truly feel that it helps provide some clarity as to where the year is going.
It's like you're sitting down with your team of angels and spirit guides for an intuitive coaching session.
My 2018 pulls were pretty on point, and I loved looking back every month to see what my pull was and then take it to my journal for some reflective journaling on how the card's theme showed up for me that month or if I didn't really feel it. And I think that's an important point to make because as Rebecca Campbell states, "You are the oracle." So much of what you pull and how you interpret it is up to you. You know you better than anyone.
And what if you pull a card and that month it just doesn't align with what's going on in your life? No worries, that happens. Why? I believe it's because you have free will. Just because you pull something in late December/early January doesn't mean that you can't make a decision that will totally change your course in June. That's called free will, and I'm a firm believer in walking the line between choice and meant to be. Call it a paradox, I call it life.
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Alastair Moffat was elected Rector of St Andrews last month. The Saint's craig lye spoke to Moffat about his reaction to his election, and how he intends to take on the role.
CL: Could you briefly outline the role of the rector, as you see it, for any students unsure about what it involves?
The role of the Rector is to chair the University Court, the central governing body.
That involves a great deal; not only understanding the broad sweep of the activities at St Andrews but also thinking about future policy as well as present concerns. In addition, I shall be representing my constituency, the student population – both undergraduates and postgraduates – in all my actions.
During the election campaign I spoke to approximately 3,500 students and have a powerful sense of their concerns and interests, and since the students ARE the University, that strong and recent sampling of views will be at the centre of all I do. Throughout my three year term I plan to hold regular surgeries and meetings with students and to help wherever I can.
CL: When your campaign team first approached you with the idea of your candidacy, why did you decide to accept?
When I was first approached by students to stand for Rector, I didn't immediately agree. Instead I came up to meet a group of Society Presidents, School Presidents, and people interested in any campaign that might form.
It was a terrific party. I was hugely impressed with the people I met; they were so bright, busy, vibrant, life-enhancing and optimistic.
When I was an undergraduate, we were such lumps, almost inert by comparison. I was knocked out by their energy and, driving home that night, I decided to stand. When I got to Guardbridge, I realised I hadn't had anything to eat and stopped at the chippie. My car still smells of salt and vinegar.
CL: What happens in the interim period between your election and your being sworn in?
Well, before my installation next spring, I am already doing the job. My Rector's Assessor, the excellent Kate Andrews, is setting up meetings and surgeries and I shall chair my first meeting of court in January. I started work the night we won!
CL: What do you hope to achieve as rector?
In only three years goals have to be realistic. The first of these is to carry on the superb work of Kevin Dunion, the outgoing Rector.
He will be a tough act to follow, especially in the area of working with students.
I want to become involved in fund-raising too, but I think one of the most urgent concerns is how to widen access to St Andrews. It is the students lost to us as well as those here who concern me. As a nation we need to make the most of our talent – all our talent – and I would like to see the University open its doors a little wider. That involves making a degree available to people who cannot pay either for some of it, or all of it.
CL: Can you give us any hints as to your costume for the Rectorial Drag?
The only hint I can give about the Rectorial Drag is that I shall be wearing a crash helmet. If I survive that, I hope to have a wonderful three years serving the students of St Andrews University. After graduating – gulp – 40 years ago, it feels like a sort of homecoming.


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In a serious embarrassment to the Canadian government, Omar Khadr, the youngest Guantanamo Bay detainee has won more than CAD$10 million ($7.7 million) and an apology from the Canadian government after settling in court.
Omar Khadr, 30, had sued the Canadian government for violating international law by allegedly not protecting its citizen and conspiring with his US captors, who he says abused him.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, when asked about the settlement and the apology, he said , There is a judicial process underway that has been underway for a number of years now and we are anticipating I think, a number of people are, the judicial process is coming to its conclusion."
Under a plea deal with US military prosecutors in 2010, Khadr admitted to throwing a grenade during a 2002 firefight in Afghanistan that killed a member of a US Army Special Forces unit. He was 15 at the time of the blast.Documents showed that Canadian agents interrogated Khadr at Guantanamo Bay in 2003 and 2004. A trio of U.S. Supreme Court decisions found practices at the jail during that time were illegal.
Khadr, who was born in Toronto, was awarded the money after filing a lawsuit in 2004 against the Canadian government, claiming the country conspired with the U.S. to torture him at the jail. Khadr's suit sought $20 million in compensation.


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dorkydude666 Master Saturday 06/10/2007, 15:39
So I started awhile back and never actually got into the game until last night, unfortunately in one night I've managed to level up all my cards and now I'm "stuck." I'm mostly wondering if there's any way I can continue playing and actually have some fun without having to pay. Because I find it useless to buy any common cards with the points I've built up, working to get an uncommon card would take me ~118 more games...for one card. I will admit that this is probably the cheapest web based game I've seen so far, but if you can't pay the money, there's almost nothing keeping this game interesting. Working up a strategy and a good deck? I never even got there, how come this game was already over for me before I realized how to play well?
Wulfbane Titan Friday 12/10/2007, 03:18
Hi dorky i started this year i think with 8 free cards i lost a lot vut still managed to earn clintz and buy free booster packs now i have 56 cards an
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Christmas Eve I went up to Red Bay to do a wedding for a resident couple. Weddings done at home can be very beautiful, as this one was because the setting was lovely. They had decorated their garden gazebo, the perfect place for an afternoon wedding.
Joy with the groom's mother, who is from Scotland. This is the groom's parents home.
Here we all are waiting for the bride, who was given away by her brother
Here we all are waiting for the bride, who was given away by her brother
It's not legal until the paperwork is done!
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Grand mansion in exclusive hilltop urbanization with stunning views across Ibiza
- Spain
- Ibiza
- Ibiza Town
- 07819
- Bedrooms 12
- Bathrooms 12
- Size 830m²
- Plot size 2,354m²
- Terrace 800m²
This spectacular 12-bedroom property is perfectly positioned in the prestigious Can Furnet urbanisation, a private community nestling in a beautiful hilltop natural reserve with 360º vistas.
This vast luxury mansion combines secluded rural living with very close proximity to the culture and nightlife of Ibiza town and the White Isle's world-famous beaches.
Originally 2 buildings that have been seamlessly combined and beautifully finished, the house has a vast 800 m² roof terrace that is hard to beat for relaxing, entertaining, al fresco dining and enjoying the Mediterranean climate and picture-perfect sunsets.
Natural relaxing areas abound, the swimming pool is perfectly placed to chill out and the barbecue area is great for supplying guests in the sky lounge dining area. There are few better places from which to socialize and look out over the Mediterranean, Ibiza Town, Talamanca Beach, Formentera, Marina Botafoch and Las Salinas.
For those who prefer to get even closer to nature, the 3,000m² landscaped plot also includes a beautiful palm-tree garden. The property is at the end of a lane which gives it uninterrupted connection to the rolling natural park on three sides.
Accommodation is extensive and versatile with 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It makes a breathtaking family home, and thanks to a tourist license and a layout that includes several kitchens and living rooms it also offers an excellent investment and rental potential.
Other features include parking for 10 cars, a spacious garage and separate staff accommodation. There is also a professional laundry room.
In addition to 24-hour security, the Can Furnet urbanisation also offers residents use of its own tennis courts.
- Mountain views
- Sea views
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Private garage
- Natural light
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Alarm
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Chill out area
- Double glazing
- Equipped Kitchen
- Exterior
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Near international schools
- Pet-friendly
- Security
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Views
- 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms across 1,000 m² of accommodation on a landscaped plot of 3,000 m²
- Fantastic hilltop location in a Natural Park with a 800m² roof terrace overlooking Ibiza Town and Formentera
- Swimming pool, barbecue and sky lounge dining area with 360º views
- Great location in private 24-hour urbanisation just 5km from Ibiza Town
- Versatile 2-building layout with several living rooms, kitchens and suitability for tourism and rental use
- Parking for 10 cars, garage, professional laundry room
The secure gated Can Furnet urbanisation is in the rolling green hills just 5 kilometres from Ibiza Old Town.
The mansion offers the perfect combination of lush natural surroundings, security and privacy along with very easy access to the rest of the island.
Choose from the Old Town and scattered villages with their rich Ibiceno history, or the buzzing restaurant scene and glittering superyacht lifestyle that make the island such a popular destination. Of course, the wealth of night clubs is famous throughout the world.
The beautiful beaches of the compact White Isle are also within easy reach, and the airport, just a 12km drive away and visible from the house, makes it easy for international families and visitors to travel to and from Europe and beyond.
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TAMPA, Fla. -- The Montreal Canadiens took one step closer to clinching another division title. The Lightning took a minor step back in their pursuit of a playoff spot.
Alexander Radulov scored the overtime winner with a one-timer from the right circle 51 seconds into the extra period to give Montreal a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday at Amalie Arena.
Carey Price finished with 21 saves for Montreal. Phillip Danault scored the Canadiens' first goal.
Yanni Gourde scored the tying goal for Tampa Bay in the third period. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots in regulation and finished with 34.
The victory opened an eight-point lead for the Canadiens, who clinched a playoff spot in their previous game and now sit atop the Atlantic Division ahead of Ottawa and Toronto.
"I was actually really proud with the way the guys handled themselves tonight," Montreal coach Claude Julien said. "You clinch a playoff spot, there's always that chance of a letdown when you're playing a real desperate team that was going to give us a playoff type game. We were ready for it. It goes to the players' focus and all that stuff. They deserve the credit when it comes to the way they handled themselves tonight."
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, remains ninth in the Eastern Conference standings, four points behind Boston with a game in hand on the Bruins for the final wild card.
"I look at (Saturday) as a complete positive that we get a point out of a game that you can sit here and say they were better than us tonight," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. "I guess there is not much wiggle room left, but not getting a point out of this game would have been devastating and we found a way."
The Canadiens took the lead midway through the second, taking advantage of a Tampa Bay gaffe around the Lightning net. As Victor Hedman came out from the corner with the puck, he found himself under pressure and tried to leave the puck for Vasilevskiy to cover up.
But the Tampa Bay goaltender was handcuffed and failed to get his glove over the puck. As the puck remained free in the crease, Danault was able to get his stick on it and poke it under the pads for a 1-0 Montreal lead at 14:24 of the second period.
"I always tell (Danault) the points are kind of icing on the cake the way he plays," Montreal captain Max Pacioretty said. "He's always in great support, great position, always in great defensive zone position. So it's really nice to see him get rewarded and contribute because he does so much ... stuff away from the puck
But the Lightning, who has allowed the opening goal in eight consecutive games, found another way to get back even midway through the third.
With Tampa Bay showing a rare extended shift in the Montreal zone, Jonathan Drouin found Hedman at the left point. As Hedman unleashed a slap shot, the puck deflected off a Montreal stick and then off the shin pad of Gourde, who has scored goals in three consecutive games, to tie the score at 11:38.
"It was a grind tonight, they play very tight and there was not much room out there," Gourde said.
In the overtime, Montreal scored just after Lightning leading scorer Nikita Kucherov missed a 2-on-1 chance off a feed from Brayden Point.
"We got the right guy in the right spot, the puck on the stick and it's too bad (because) it rolls on him at the very end," Cooper said.
The Canadiens came right back down the ice and Pacioretty was able to find Radulov alone at the right circle for the winning goal.
"Got stuck out there, but saw Rady coming off the bench, tried to make a backhand pass to him," Pacioretty said. "It got knocked down, but then I knew it was going to keep going. It was a chemistry play in the sense where we were feeling each other."
NOTES: Montreal LW Max Pacioretty registered his 200th and 201st career assists. ... The Lightning sent LW Joel Vermin, who is on an emergency recall, back to AHL's Syracuse on Saturday morning, but recalled him 20 minutes later. ... Former Tampa Bay D Nikita Nesterov was a healthy scratch in his return to Tampa for the first time since being traded to Montreal in January. Nesterov has not played since Feb. 28. ... Montreal scratched LW Torrey Mitchell (flu), D Jordie Benn (upper body), G Al Montoya (upper body), C Brian Flynn and C Steve Ott. ... Tampa Bay hoped to have either C Steven Stamkos (knee) or C Tyler Johnson (lower body) back in the lineup, but neither were ready to return. ... Lightning RW Nikita Kucherov returned after missing Thursday's game due to illness. ... The overtime goal by Alexander Radulov was his first in overtime since Feb. 2, 2008.


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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Why everyone should be entitled to Medicare
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It's easy for someone to suggest a popular idea like medicare for everyone - but who is going to pay for it for every individual???????
- August 5, 2012 at 2:39 PM
As Margaret Thatcher once said, "The problem with socialism is that some day you run out of other people's money." (or very similar to that).
Low cost insurance for everyone, all administered by the Federal government...who is going to pay for all of that socialism?
We are currently running trillion dollar - plus deficits each year for the past three years and are projected to continue to do the same for the foreseeable future. Our national debt is now well over $15,000,000,000,000 (15 trillion) and is expected to pass $20 trillion in the next few years. This financial nightmare is without Obamacare in effect, yet.
We are already borrowing over 40 cents of every dollar the government is spending. The nation's economy is on life support and raising taxes will further kill any hoped for, economic rebound.
All that is left is to continue the massive printing of new, fiat money; which further diminishes the purchasing power of the money we the people have to use.
I ask again, where do you think the money will come from to pay for all of this???
- August 6, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Thank God and lyndon and Moyers for Medicare. Seniors live without fear that their next health worry will be a financial hardship. And we are of course the sickest of all - in spite of our longevity and vitality. When we pool all seniors with all other adults and children, through medicare for all, we dramatically lower the health costs of each individual, still protecting any of us. And we eliminate the cost of insurance administration, which busies itslef with defining andredefining what care we can and can't get.
Medicare for all, for all of us!
- August 6, 2012 at 3:30 AM


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Around 80% of quitters try to quit on their own with no help, but research shows that just 3-5% of such quitters are still smoke-free a year later. Most don't even make it a week.
Is using a quit aid much better? Approximately 20% of quitters use the patch, gum or some other method, so how many of these successfully quit? This information can be harder to uncover than you might think.
Have you ever noticed how quit smoking websites almost NEVER quote success rates? Have you ever wondered why that is? Is it that their success rates are unknown, or is there some other explanation?
Well, the research has been done – there's no doubt about that. According to Cochrane's Review of Abstracts, an independent website that looks at evidence in medicine, there have been:
This is a full list of all of the quit smoking methods covered by their research.
Researchers only very rarely provide an actual success rate as the 'man in the street' would define it (which is strange because it's not difficult to calculate). More frequently they compare success rates vs. placebo and express the improvement as an Odds Ratio (OR). So if a treatment works twice as well as placebo, then it is given an OR of 2. If it is half as effective the OR is 0.5.
The placebo effect is said to double a treatment's effectiveness. So if you gave one group nothing and another group a placebo, you would expect the placebo group to do twice as well due to the placebo effect.
So if we assume that the success rate for someone using no quit smoking aid is 3-5% (this figure is accepted by everyone in the quit smoking industry) then the success rate for a placebo anything would be double that – around 6-10%. With that in mind, let's take a look at the success rates for various quit smoking methods.
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Content courtesy ofWellcraft designed the 241 Bay (formerly the 241 Fisherman) to be a big bay boat that can venture into the shallows thanks to a 14'' (0.35 m) draft. Her deadrise at the transom is 15-degrees, making her fast and fuel-efficient. She can handle offshore fishing when conditions are right. She comes packaged with a tandem-axle, saltwater grade trailer, and the Family Package adds seating cushions and a console head. Pricing begins at $60,015 with an Evinrude E-TEC G2 200.
Key Features
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
Wellcraft designed the 241 Bay to be a big bay boat that can venture into the shallows with 14" (35.6 cm) of draft and still have the size and seaworthiness to venture offshore when conditions allow. She's available with up to a single 300-hp outboard and comes on a tandem-axle trailer. Option packages include the Tournament Edition for more serious fishing or the Family Package that includes bow cushions and an optional portable head in the console.
Features Inspection
The Design.
For the 241 and the 221 Bay, most people would assume that the bigger boat is simply a stretched version of the smaller one. A closer look shows that, obviously, the 241 Bay is longer, but there's more to the design than just two extra feet. The simplest way to describe it is that Wellcraft took a 221 and cut it in half at the console and added to the boat's length in the middle of the hull, not at the bow or stern. The result is that there's more usable space on both sides of the console as well as in the bow and stern.
The Stern.
Stepping aboard the 241 Bay, we'll start at the stern where there are twin 34-gallon (128.7-L) livewells in the outboard corners that are painted blue, lighted and have timers. Some might carp about the solid hatches instead of clear acrylic ones, but they're designed for an angler to walk on. Between the wells, a bench seat folds up so passengers can relax en route to the fishing grounds. When it's stowed and all the hatches are closed, the stern has an elevated fishing deck. There are dedicated tackle boxes in each aft corner, and a hatch in the sole beneath the bench seat provides access to the livewell pumps and other equipment.
The Leaning Post.
Moving forward, there's dedicated space in the bottom of the aluminum leaning post frame for the 72-quart (68 L) carry-on cooler. The upgraded version of the leaning post that comes with the Tournament Edition package includes a backrest with four rod holders on the aft side and storage under a hinged bottom cushion. The standard leaning post has space for two to lean or sit.
The Helm.
The 241 Bay's helm is laid out for a companion to comfortably join the captain with the stainless steel steering wheel position to port and the controls in the center. To starboard, there is a pair of cup holders and a 12-volt power plug. There's plenty of space in the vertical section of the dash for the optional Garmin chartplotter/fishfinder. Above, the toggle-style stainless-steel toggle switches that illuminate when activated are in a single row. If an owner opts for the Deluxe T-top, it has speakers for the Fusion stereo, an electronics box and LED lights.
Fish and Rod Storage.
Outboard of the console on each side are insulated fishboxes that drain overboard and can be equipped with macerator pumps. There are racks in the gunwales that can be used to store rods or accessories such as a gaff, boat hook, or cleaning brush. In the Tournament Edition, there are mats in the gunwales to protect reels from banging against hard fiberglass.
The Console.
Wellcraft paid attention to the details on the 241 Bay's console's rod holders. There are three on each side, and its height is staggered so that reels won't knock against one other. The seat on the front of the console has a padded backrest, and the entire console front opens to provide access to the batteries and storage pockets on each side. An optional portable head is available.
The Bow.
The standard 241 Bay's bow has raised casting decks around the perimeter that an angler can walk on when fighting a fish. Outboard on each side, hatches open up insulated draining lockers that can be used for icing down fish or storing gear. The boat comes with a 56-quart (53-L) cooler in the step that can be replaced with an optional 14-gallon (53-L) livewell with blue finish, a light, and a timer. Forward of the cooler, there's another locker that has a dedicated holder for a 5-gallon (19 L) bucket, and at the very front, the anchor locker has space for grounding tackle and the rode.
Power and Performance
The Numbers.
The Wellcraft 241 Bay was powered with a single 250-hp Yamaha F250 XCA during our test. With an empty weight of 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg), full fuel and two people onboard, we had an estimated test weight of approximately 5,142 lbs. (2,332 kg). The motor was spinning a 17-t X 15 1/2 propeller. Top speed was 50.1 mph (43.5 knots) at 6100 rpm.
Best cruise
came at 4000 rpm where the boat ran 34.6 mph (30 knots) and burned 11.9 gph (45.05 lph), which gave the boat a range of 227 statute miles.
In acceleration tests
, the 241 Bay planed in 4.1 seconds and ran to 30 mph in 9.3 seconds.
Wellcraft builds the 241 Bay with a foam-filled fiberglass stringer system. The stringers are finished and the cockpit is made from a one-piece liner. The standard boat comes with a white gelcoat, and the hull-to-deck joint is capped with a plastic rubrail with a stainless-steel insert.
Engine Options and Pricing
Optional Packages
Individual Options
With her taller hullsides and deeper cockpit, the Wellcraft 241 Bay is kind of a bay boat/center console hybrid. She still has a draft of 14" (36 cm) that lets her chase bonefish in shallow water, but she's more seaworthy than a low-profile model so she can fish more bodies of water. Throw in the Family Edition package with the bow seating, and she becomes a versatile craft for fun on the water.An owner can choose power from Evinrude, Mercury, or Yamaha and the boat comes on a tandem-axle trailer with brakes and Gatorhyde corrosion-fighting paint. With the engine and boat weighing in at 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg), a vehicle rated to tow about 5,500 to 6,000 lbs. (2,495 kg to 2,722 kg) should be up to the task and that includes many mid-sized SUVs and pickups.
Test Result Highlights
Exterior Features
Full Warranty Information on this brand coming soon!
Pricing Range: $60,015.00Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
Test Results - Change Measurement Unit
All fuel consumption numbers are the total for all engines in the boat. Speeds are measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun or GPS. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter or by on-board factory-installed diagnostic instruments. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation. Time to plane is measured from start of acceleration to formation of rooster tail behind boat.


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- Kids aged 5-9 can make their way through the Mini Labyrinth while adults and ages 10+ can enjoy the main challenge
- The Mini Labyrinth features four themed sections - Arctic, Jungle, Jurassic and Egyptian, perfect for little ones to get active and have a great day out
- There are five zones in The Labyrinth Challenge - The Jungle Zone, Lava Zone, Toxic Zone, Combat Zone and Ocean Zone
- Over 1000ft in length, the course is packed with hilarious challenges and obstacles including slides, balance beams, hurdles and more
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- There will also be DJs spinning tunes as well as food and drinks stalls to keep you refreshed all day
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Council adopts Long Term Plan
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
After months of planning, workshops, public meetings and submissions the Council adopted its 2012 – 2022 Long Term Plan last Friday (29 June).
The Plan, which outlines the activities and services the Council intends to carry out over the next ten years, proposes a rate increase of approximately 4.4% for 2012/13 (down from the original proposed 4.8%). The average annual total rate increase over the next ten years (including inflation) is 4.3%.
South Taranaki Mayor, Ross Dunlop, says the Council has taken a prudent and conservative approach in planning for the next ten years.
"Over the last five years the Council has invested heavily in improving the district's water and wastewater infrastructure and community facilities. Because we are now in the enviable position of having completed many of the costly upgrades that many Council's are still faced with, the next ten years will be largely about consolidation and maintenance," says Mr Dunlop.
However, while the medium to long term predictions for economic growth in Taranaki are also good, the global economic downturn and ongoing economic uncertainty in Europe has influenced Council's planning.
"As a result of these uncertainties and in an effort to keep a tight rein on expenditure we have reduced some previously budgeted expenditure, increased our level of debt repayments and are trialling new technology at Hawera wastewater treatment ponds which has the potential to save $3 million," he says.
"The Council's key focus over the next three years is on completing our district water infrastructure upgrade programme and planning for our future waste disposal needs as the Colson Road landfill nears the end of its life," says Mr Dunlop.
Mr Dunlop says the challenge for any Council is striking the right balance between providing the services and facilities communities expect, while keeping rates at an affordable level.
Key Decisions
Council will increase its annual debt repayments from $1.2 million to $3 million.
63% of total expenditure over the next ten years is on the core services of Roading (24%), Water (21%) and Waste Services (18%).
The total annual roading expenditure over the next 10 years is approx $87.2 million.
Over the next 3 years Council will complete major upgrades to the Eltham ($3.3 million), Opunake ($2.29 million), Waimate West ($14.2 million) and Rahotu ($2.28 million) water treatment plants. A $2.28 million upgrade is also planned for the Inaha Water Treatment Plant in 2015/16, but this depends on the outcome of the rural agricultural drinking water standard being developed by the Ministry of Health. $590,000 has been budgeted to replace water pipes in Patea.
$300,000 has been budgeted each year for the next ten years to upgrade Hawera's western main sewer line. $4 million has also been budgeted to de-sludge the district's effluent ponds; however this figure could reduce significantly if a trial using innovative biological technology to break the sludge down naturally proves successful.
The district's pensioner housing stock will be progressively upgraded over the next 5 years at a cost of $1.1 million. The 6 bedsit units at Meredith St in Patea (which are no longer suitable for older people and have no tenants aged 65 yrs or over) will be sold and any funds received reinvested in the housing upgrades.
The scope and budget for the Hawera Holiday Park redevelopment has been significantly reduced from $1.6 million to $450,000 with the additional proviso that a cost/benefit analysis is done before any funds are committed to the project.
$25,000 has been budgeted for a feasibility study looking at the viability of developing a new library/cultural facility in Hawera as the existing library is too small.
Council will support the Governments Warmer Homes insulation scheme by providing the ability for property owners who want to take up the offer but don't have all the cash up front, to loan the remainder. There will be no cost to the ratepayer as all costs will be recovered through interest payments.
Kaponga swimming pool will get a major upgrade next year.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust will get $50,000 each year for the next 3 years.
The Sandfords Event Centre in Opunake has had annual funding increased to $40,000.
In an effort to encourage good dog ownership and discourage irresponsible ownership the Council has reduced fees for 'Selected Owners' and rural dog registrations and increased the penalties for dogs that have been impounded.
A copy of the Council's 2012 – 2022 Long Term Plan can be viewed at any Council LibraryPlus centre, the Administration Building on Albion Street, Hawera or on our website www.southtaranaki.com
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Seventeen years after the proposal of the original Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), the Nigerian Senate passed the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) on Thursday, the 25th of May, 2017 to take care of the Governance aspect of the PIB. The bill passed is said to be the first piece of the four component parts of the PIB which, according to the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, who presented the report at the plenary, is broken down into component parts to foster expeditious consideration and passage. The other parts which shall arrive the Senate subsequently include Bills on 'Upstream Petroleum License and Lease Administration'; 'Downstream Oil and Gas Administration'; 'Petroleum Fiscal' and 'Petroleum Revenue Management including Petroleum Host Community Fund (PHCF)." The passage of the Bill is also a milestone achieved as envisaged in the '7 Big Wins' initiative by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachickwu, as revealed in 2016, in a bid reform and revamp the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
The PIGB which replaces Nigeria's main legislation in the Oil and Gas Industry seeks to promote transparency and accountability, establish framework for the creation of commercially viable petroleum entities, create the governing institutions with clear and separate roles and foster a conducive business environment for petroleum industry operations.
Salient Changes:
Here are some fundamental changes introduced to the PIGB:
- Establishment of the Nigerian Petroleum Liabilities Company
- The inclusion of Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF)
- Enhanced penalty for violation of the orders of the Minister in the case of emergency under Rights of Pre-emption
- Increase in the number of the members of the Governing Boards/Directors of Institutions created by the PIGB
- Increase in the experience required for Managing Director of the National Petroleum Company
- Change in the initial shareholding of the Commercial entities
- Reduction in the amount of Government share that should be divested to the public from 30% to 10% before the provisions on Appointment of the Board members of National Petroleum Company will cease to have effect.
- Inclusion of Section 55(a) which makes the Minister of Petroleum the non-executive chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Petroleum Assets Management etc.
- Deletion of the Fourth schedule which originally listed the assets to be transferred to the Nigeria Petroleum Assets Management Company as the Listing of assets in the schedule is no longer necessary as assets distribution has been taken care of in the Bill
- Vesting full responsibility of environmental matters in the Petroleum industry on the Nigeria Petroleum Regulatory Commission
- Requirement of senate approval in the appointment and dismissal of the Board members of the Nigeria Petroleum Regulatory Commission
Major Highlights
The Minister
Albeit reduced, the Minister still wields significant powers under the PIGB. Under the Petroleum Act, Cap P10, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004, the federal Minister has an absolute discretion to grant, amend, revoke and extend oil prospecting licenses and oil mining leases to applicants that satisfy statutorily prescribed conditions. But the PIGB in its current form seeks to curb this discretion of the Minister by subjecting the exercise of the powers to grant, amend, renew, extend or revoke petroleum exploration and production licenses and leases to the recommendation of the Commission. This presupposes that there would be a new method for application for amendment, renewal, extension and revocation of a license or lease which will involve application through the Commission rather than directly to the Minister. The PIGB is, however, silent on the procedure for application for amendment, renewal, extension and revocation of licenses and leases.
The power of the Minister to exercise a right of pre-emption on all petroleum and petroleum products marketed or otherwise dealt with under any license or lease granted under the Act in the event of a state of national emergency or war is retained in the PIGB. Furthermore, The PIGB also clarifies the role of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, which will to be streamlined towards policy supervision.
As regards the position of Minister of Petroleum, the PIGB is silent on whether the President may still hold conflicting roles as Minister of Petroleum and leader of the country.
In case of national emergency, the Minister has the right to all petroleum and petroleum products obtained. The Minister, in the interest of the nation, has the first right to buy petroleum products, specifically products refined locally. Failure to comply with directives pertaining to such matters as issued by the Minister shall render the defaulter liable on conviction to forfeiture of the petroleum product and facilities that are the subject of the offence. The number of years in the proposed bill was raised from six months to 10 years to properly cite this act as economic sabotage. The option for fine was expunged.
The Minister is further empowered to oversee the activities of the Nigeria Petroleum Regulatory Commission and issue general policy directions to the Commission provided such policies do not conflict with the PIGB.
The Nigeria Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NPRC)
The Commission is the most powerful entity created under the PIGB with a role to take up the assets, resources, funds properties, liabilities, interests and obligations of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), the Petroleum Inspectorate and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). It also regulates the petroleum industry. It is also to keep records of awards and a register of oil blocks, monitor them, conduct regular audit of activities, conduct bid rounds for oil blocks and administer un-allotted crude oil acreages.
Furthermore, the Commission has the prerogative to release the information provided by a petroleum operator to the public, if the Governing Board decides that such action is in the public interest.
The Bill allows the Commission to make new rules subject to public hearing. Any rule made without public hearing shall not last more than six months. In cases of conflict, the commission may seek technical advice or direct anyone affected by its order to seek judgment from the Federal High Court.
Restructured Nigerian Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Commercial Entities:
Three (3) novel commercial entities were created by the PIGB for the promotion of accountability and self-sustainability. They are:
- Ministry of Petroleum Incorporates (MOPI)
- National Petroleum Company (NPC) and
- National Petroleum Asset Management Company (NPAMC).
Ministry of Petroleum Incorporated (MOPI)
Ministry of Petroleum Incorporated ("MOPI") has the role to hold, on behalf of the Government, shares in the successor commercial entities incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the PIGB e.g. the Nigeria Petroleum Assets Management Company (''NPAMC'') and the National Petroleum Company (''NPC'').
National Petroleum Company (NPC)
The NPC has the role of managing all the assets held by NNPC except the Production Sharing Contracts and back-in Rights assets which shall be assumed by the NPAMC.
Upon the establishment of the NPC, the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) shall hold 20% of the shares, the Ministry of Petroleum Incorporated (MOPI) 40% while the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) will hold 40% of the shares of the NPC.
It is anticipated in the Bill that 10% of the shares of the NPC will be divested to the public within five (5) years of the passage of the Bill, while within ten (10) years of the establishment of the NPC, not less than 40% of the shares shall be divested to the private sector, encouraging private sector investment in the sector.
In a bid to curb funding challenges as experienced by NNPC, the PIGB permits NPC to retain revenue from its operations to address its expenses. The question being asked at this point remains the fesibility of this provision considering that there is a requirement that revenues of the Nigerian Federation must on a priority basis be paid into the Federation Account.
The Bill anticipates following its passage that the NPC and also the NPAMC will initially be capitalized through appropriation. However, following incorporation, there is a 6 month window for a budget request to be made which may imply that the financing operations of both companies will be the responsibility of the JV partners.
The PIGB clearly preserves all existing contractual relationships and causes of action of NNPC, thus, the transfer of assets from NNPC to NPC cannot be said to constitute a breach of contract.
Nigerian Petroleum Assets Management Company ("NPAMC")
The PIGB provides that, the initial shares of the NPAMC at incorporation shall be held by the Federal Ministry of Finance Incorporated ("MOFI") and the Bureau for Public Enterprises ("BPE") in a ratio of 99% to 1% respectively. It further provides that within 3 months of incorporation, the Minister shall make an order that the assets, rights, obligations, employees and liabilities of the NNPC shall be transferred to the NPAMC.
The Bill does not specify which assets, rights, obligations, employees and liabilities will be transferred but we presume that these will be specified in the said Order. Additionally, the PIGB provides that the company shall be entitled to charge the Federal Government of Nigeria ("FGN") fees for the management of its oil and gas investments/ interests and such fees shall be a percentage of the revenue generated by the NPAMC for the Federal Government, as determined and appropriated by the National Assembly. All income of the NPAMC (other than its operating funds provided by its shareholders, fees earned from the FGN, gifts, and donations it receives) shall be paid into the Federation Account.
National Petroleum Liability Management Company (NPLMC)
In a bid to manage NNPC's liability issues and to prevent a transfer of such liabilities to NPAMC and NPC thus preventing an encumbrance, the PIGB proposes to establish a liability management company to assume and manage some of the liabilities of the NNPC after which the company will be wound up on conclusion of the settlement of liabilities.
It is noteworthy that the PIGB repeals some extant petroleum legislations namely the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Act, CAP P43, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and Petroleum Equalisation Fund (Management Board, ETC.) Act, Cap P11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. In addition, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act CAP N123, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (Projects) Act CAP N124 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Amendment Act N123 shall be deemed to be repealed on the date that the Minister signifies by legal notice in the Gazette that the assets and liabilities of the NNPC are fully vested in successor entities. Furthermore, in situations of conflict and inconsistencies between the provisions of the PIGB and other extant petroleum legislations, the PIGB takes precedence to the degree of such inconsistencies. All validly existing licenses, leases and permits, certificates or authorizations issued by the Department of Petroleum Resources or under any of the above laws shall continue to have effect for the remainder of the period of their validity.
Conclusively, the bill seeks to open up the sector to greater business opportunities while also promoting accountability and transparency. In addition, some likely benefits of the PIGB includes the creation of a conducive business environment for petroleum operations, the enhancement of exploitation and exploration of petroleum resources in Nigeria for the benefit of Nigerians, the encouragement of investment in the Nigerian petroleum industry and the optimization of government revenue.
Sources: PIGB 2017, Proshare, BudgIT, SweetCrude, NewsDiary, Ivie Ehanmo, Vanguard


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Amidst international fury and condemnation, on brutal killings of the Rohingyas, Pakistani Christians have also stepped forward to express solidarity with the victims. Demanding an end to the brutality, Pakistan's Christians are offering prayers for sufferers.
Rohingyas have often been termed as the most persecuted minority in the world, as they continue to face rejection from Myanmar as well as neighboring Bangladesh. It has been speculated that around 100,000 Muslim Rohingyas have fled their homes, in search of safe haven in neighboring Bangladesh. It has been claimed that the Myanmar military torched villages and indiscriminately killing men of a fighting age.
Also Read: Terror group beheads five Christians in North Kenya
Talking to CIP, Yasir Bhatti social activist and youth leader said: "I strongly condemn brutal killing of the Rohingyas… as a Pakistani Christian and human being I think the United Nations Organizations should take action against this inhumane barbarity."
Chaudhry Amon Emmanuel, Young Pakistani Christian social activist and youth leader poured condemnation on Rohingya killings said: "I on behalf of Christian community do raise my voice for humanity." Explicating his viewpoint, he said: "Life is the basic right of every individual on earth regardless of their demographical aspects."
Chaudhry Amon expressed solidarity with the Rohingya Muslims saying: "Muslim community is not alone in their hard times. We stand by them for their basic right to live. We urge Myanmar government to stop these atrocities on immediate basis."
Pakistani Christian journalist Asher John censuring the killings said: "Persecution of minorities anywhere in the world is condemnable. In this particular case, the Rohingya Muslims have been subjected to violence and forced to find refuge in Bangladesh.
He pointed finger at the inaction of the international community in especially the Muslim world saying: "Sadly the world, particularly the Muslim states, have only been making press statements instead of intervening on a state level to find a permanent solution to this issue." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, as Martin Luther Jr put it," he asserts.
Another Pakistani Christian journalist, social activist Shakeel Anjum Sawan said: "Rohingya crisis is a disgrace to humanity. This is a moment of concern for the international community. I strongly condemn inhumane treatment with Rohingya Muslims, international organizations must play effective role in curbing the crisis."
He said that international community must not remain silent in this matter; so that atrocities against hundreds of men, women and children are thwarted. "This is an opportune time for the UN to exhibit its effectiveness. We must initiate active campaigns to curb such atrocities not only in Rohingya but in every corner of the world."


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So it goes.
'The Diet' continues. The upside is that at least I can now, with the aid of ropes, mirrors and a bit of cantilevering, actually squeeze into a pair of 34" waist trousers (the only weight loss measuring scale we have on board.)
Elation then? Well, no.
I think I will have to persevere until I can actually wear the things. Without a permanent wince, that is.
Also, the tummy-roll bulges over the over-tightened waist line.
This is almost as unprepossessing a sight as that of the first Lorry-Tyred Michelin Men of Spring. Clad only in shorts, this infernal nuisance migrates from its winter habitat (the Golf Club's 19th hole) to its summer one, the waters of the Cam and Great Ouse, blocking every available mooring in Ely with plastic cruisers in the process.
I really should talk to The Cam Conservancy about organising a cull.....
Heaven, however, forfend that I should EVER , even ever so slightly, look like one of these ungainly creatures.
So, bring it on then:
"Miserable March"........
A's First Voyage: Day 14
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Here's nine great study revision snacks to boost your brain power! Try these tasty and healthy munchies…
Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas
These Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas make for a take just minutes and make for a quick and tasty snack. Get the full recipe here: > Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas
Fruit salad skewers
Fruit's a great brain food so makes for an obvious study snack, and these fresh fruit skewers are real nice! Here's the easy how-to.
Turkey and Avocado sandwich
A delicious, healthy and quick open sandwich with turkey, tomato and avocado. Get the full recipe here: > Turkey and Avocado sandwich
No bake oreo bars
These are great to knock up before you kick off revision to use as a sweet encouragement for when you finish! Here's how to make them
Frozen yoghurt covered fruit
These are easy to make and great to nibble on, especially when you're having to stay in to revise on hot days. Here's the guide to making them
Avocado toast
A great study snack to munch on while reading over breakfast. Get the simple recipe here.
Popcorn needn't just be for movies, it's great to snack on when revising. You can grab some microwavable bags or you can easily make your own!
Frozen grapes
One ingredient. Trivial to make. Refreshing to eat. Source here.
Nutella and banana sandwich
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Dangers of commingling business and personal assets
I receive requests from organizations from time to time to present to a group of business owners and/or managers. I typically cover the topics found in this blog, such as the importance of employment contracts,the Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) , or small business taxation. While I briefly mention the dangers of commingling business and personal assets, I rarely spend much time on the topic. Most people seem to understand that you can't treat your business' money as your own.
Or do they?
How many small business owners expense personal items from the company general account? I suspect quite a few. If you do, this amounts to commingling business and personal assets. As this impacts all small business owners, I thought it was time to address the issue more fully.
The Law
The Income Tax Act of Canada (ITA) is the law that governs the collection of income tax, both personal and corporate. The Excise Tax Act of Canada governs the collection and remittance of GST. Both of these acts apply. If a court finds that someone inappropriately claimed a business expense, the person must repay the personal income tax that should have been paid. Additionally, the company will have to pay the GST that it claimed.
S. 18 of the ITA imposes limits on company deductions. I reproduce excerpts of the act below:
18(1)In computing the income of a taxpayer from a business or property no deduction shall be made in respect of:
General limitation
(a)An outlay or expense except to the extent that it was made or incurred by the taxpayer for the purpose of gaining or producing income from the business or property;
(h)Personal or living expenses of the taxpayer, other than travel expenses incurred by the taxpayer while away from home in the course of carrying on the taxpayer's business;
This means, essentially, that business owners cannot deduct expenses unless they incur the expenses for the "purpose of gaining or producing income". Sub para (h) states that a business owner cannot deduct personal living expenses. In addition to these rules, s. 67 establishes that expenses must also be reasonable.
67In computing income, no deduction shall be made in respect of an outlay or expense in respect of which any amount is otherwise deductible under this Act, except to the extent that the outlay or expense was reasonable in the circumstances.
R. v. Alberta Hot Oil Services Ltd.
Background and facts
In 2003, CRA audited Alberta Hot Oil Services Ltd, a company providing services to the oil industry around the town of Wainwright, Alberta. Ryan and Liberty Rinas each owned 50% of the shares of the company. From the court case, we know the company had employees, but we don't know how many nor do we know the company's revenue. However those details are not important for my purpose in this article.
Following the audit, the investigative division of CRA obtained warrants and searched the company's office, the owners' residence, the company's accountant office, and it's lawyer's office. The Crown attorney's office then initiated a prosecution in provincial court for 18 counts of tax evasion. You guessed it, commingling business and personal assets amounts to tax evasion. They prosecuted the company and the 2 shareholders. The crown relied on the documents seized and oral evidence from a variety of witnesses. The court case started on November 28th and ended on December 22nd 2005.
Scheme 1
The facts of the case were not complicated. The crown alleged that the accused (the 2 shareholders and the company) engaged in three schemes. Under the fist scheme, the business owners expensed items that should not have been expensed. In particular, the crown relied on two expenses: one expense of $104.50 for graduation photographs and $600.00 for a deposit on a wedding dress. They made both of these expenses for the benefit of their children.
Scheme 2
The Rinas' entered false expenses in their financial records. For example, one of them entered an expense of $842.06 payable to Edmonton Kenworth for parts. However, Edmonton Kenworth never received the payment nor had they issued an invoice. Rather, the company issued the cheque to Liberty Rinas who never provided any supporting receipt.
Scheme 3
Finally, the crown alleged that the company improperly claimed more expenses than justified. For example, the company paid the Rinas' entire personal residence electrical bill. While Joe Rinas claimed a home office, he was only entitled to claim the percentage of the overall square footage used for his office.
Under each scheme, the crown alleged that the company and shareholders recorded anywhere from 100 to 120 improper items over a 2 year period.
Judge Fuller of the Alberta provincial court found the company and shareholders guilty of all 18 counts. The judge ordered the company and shareholders each to pay a fine worth 125% of the taxes evaded (for a total of 375%). He also ordered a 6 month jail sentence for both shareholders which they served under house arrest.
In addition to receiving fines and sentences, CRA would have undoubtably pursued them in tax court as well. The parties would be liable for unpaid taxes and associated penalties. The crown alleged that the accused parties evaded a total of $73,406.83.
I am unable to determine how much tax the court determined had been evaded. However, as the judge found them guilty on all counts, I can only assume that the amounts were significant. Even if the court determined the parties evaded half the taxes (about $36,500.00), the total fines would have amounted to $136,875.00.
Factor these costs, with the cost of a month-long trial, the taxes and penalties owing, and one can easily estimate the total cost to the Rinas' amounting to $500,000.00 or more.
When you consider the nature and amount of the expenses ($600.00 for a deposit on a wedding dress), I doubt the Rinas' ever thought they may get caught for commingling business and personal assets. They claimed one small impermissible expense at a time. In their case, the accused did so regularly and with apparent gusto. However, I'm sure many small business owners are also guilty of fudging the rules, albeit less blatantly.
Philippe Richer is President of TLR Law Group. TLR has been located in the St. Boniface neighbourhood, in Winnipeg, since 1996. The office serves the middle class and small business within the province. With a focus on estates, wills, real estate, and corporate law, he leads his team in providing accessible legal services. Philippe also authored the business law course for the Knowledge Bureau and instructed the français juridique class at the faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.


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Why Photography Can Be Awesome For Your Well Being
One subject I can wax lyrical about is obviously photography and a big reason I have such an affinity for it is because of the good things it can do for your head space. Creativity and art therapy often go hand in hand and you don't have to dedicate a lot of time to these kinds of passions to start to feel the benefit, this type of medium is actually a (not so) sneaky way to stop, breathe and practice mindfulness. Here are a few reasons why photography is a brilliant artistic and healthy pastime to take up.
I t ' s F o r C o m p l e t e
B e g i n n e r s / S e a s o n e d
P r o f e s s i o n a l s A l i k e
With a whole array of different manual and automatic settings to experiment with, with most cameras (minus a few older models like the 5x4 large format camera and larger) it's fairly simple to pick up a camera and just go. You don't even need a camera as most phones have great picture qualities to love - plus it's a ridiculously handy and convenient item to hand.
I t ' s A V e h i c l e F o r
Y o u r A e s t h e t i c
A camera in its most basic term is simply a tool for capturing light, a beautiful one but a tool none the less. You are the one who inputs your style, directing what and how you want your subject matter to look. So whilst others may not like what you create, it's still a personal project - your imagery could be purely family snapshots or something more playful or experimental.
I t ' s A n E x c u s e
T o G o O u t s i d e
Although there will many times you are indoors, giving yourself the time to take in fresh air for a wander and document the day. It's the perfect time to not only focus on yourself and make beautiful imagery of your day but it's also great to just to stop and take time to be more mindful of where you are, being in the moment. It could be a whole day out or it could be a quick an half hour away to get a quick boost of motivation.
I t ' s A C r e a t i v e
R e l e a s e
Whether you're a professional, amateur or complete hobbyist there is room for all, it's a way to get out any frustrations and take your mind away from whatever current worries or stress that has your in a less than happy place. Making something that's all from you can be an incredible feeling, it can be annoying when a certain shot doesn't go your way but knowing you created something with your own planing or construction goes a long way to cleaning out some of the mental cobwebs - even more so when an idea comes together at the end.
L i t t l e T a s k s T o C h a l l e n g e Y o u F o r A
Q u i c k L i f t
#01 || Focus on a colour theme for a week or month
#02 || Create your own A-Z of You
#03 || Take a picture everyday for the 365 Challenge
#04 || Capture photos of one thing, like a collection
#05 || Photograph snippets of your favourite places
#06 || Practice with still life
W h a t i s y o u r c r e a t i v e t h e r a p y ?
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Pig Kahuna
Jennifer Sattler
Bloomsbury, 2011 (2011)
Reviewed by Bob Walch
he story of a cute little pig name named Fergus and his diaper wearing little brother, Dink, this humorous picture book for children three years of age and older unfolds at the beach.
t is Saturday and the two piggies are beachcombing, collecting treasures. They find some really cool seaweed, a pebble that looks like an eyeball, and a shell that might really be an actual shark's tooth. Then, Fergus and Dink happen upon a real find – a surfboard.
fter waiting '
fifteen whole minutes
' to see if anyone claims the board, the pair proclaim it their own. They name the board
and decorate it with the other treasures they uncovered.
ow you might think Fergus would want to take Dave and push out into the water to do a little surfing, but since Fergus doesn't like the '
lurking murky ickiness
' that is hidden beneath the ocean's surface, he has no desire to test the waters.
ut suddenly that all changes. When Fergus goes to get his little brother a '
chunky chocolate Chattanooga chew-chew chip
' ice cream cone, Dink decides to launch Dave back into the ocean. The minute Fergus sees what has happened, he rushes into the water, without even thinking, to get Dave.
ops! Guess who is now someplace he vowed to never go? But before you can say, '
Oink, Oink!
', Fergus and Dave catch a wave and are hurtling towards shore.
I surfed!
' squealed Fergus. And, from that day on, the two brothers (and Dave) spent time offshore searching for more sunken treasure and, boy, did they find some!
think your little kuhuna will love this seaside adventure that features two adorable pigs, a white surfboard and an unforgettable day at the beach. A tale of brotherhood and bravery,
Pig Kahuna
will quickly become a story time favorite.
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by Harold Pederson
Hans Pederson was born in Norway in 1871. He worked as a sailor for a number of years before coming to Canada in 1901. Hans' son, Harold, was born in Norway the same year. Hans' wife had remained in Norway and never did come to Canada.
Hans Pederson's parents brought their grandson, Harold, to Canada in 1907 to Hans' homestead near Erickson. They remained on the homestead until Hans' mother died in 1915. Hans' father then returned to Norway leaving Harold with his father.
Hans' mother was laid to rest in the cemetery at Bethel Lutheran Church.
Hans spent his last years in the Sandy Lake Nursing Home. He died in 1962 in the Erickson Hospital at the age of 92. He is also buried in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery.
Ludwig B. Gusdal purchased Hans' farm for his son, Leonard, who still owns it.
Hans and Harold Pederson.
Martin married Annie, nee Anderson. They came to the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam. They had seven children:
William Henry, born on January 14, 1891.
Ada Amalia, born in 1893 and she married Henry Robertson.
Annie Margaret, born on July 8, 1904.
Bertha, born on September 2, 1905 and died on January 26, 1920.
Karen Christine, born on August 28, 1898 and died on October 4, 1918.
Hanna Gosina, born on September 10, 1900. Edith Marion, died on January 8, 1910.
by Bertha Syslak
Rasmus, his wife and two children immigrated to Canada from Norway. They settled on N.W. 25-17-18W in the Hilltop district. He applied for patent on July 7, 1887, and received the homestead title on December 17, 1890. The homestead was sold to a neighbor Ivar Ullberg. Rasmus and family moved to the Crocus District, then in the R.M. of Clanwilliam W 112 35-16-18W, where they remained until Rasmus sold to F.W. Wilman. He then purchased N.E. 9-16-18W of the same district of which was referred to as "Pedersen Hill."
Rasmus' trade before coming to Canada was a Sea Captain. A little story or chuckle has been passed down through the years. A neighbor asked Rasmus if he thought he knew how to plow a field in order to sow the grain. Back came the reply, "I guess I can plow, I have plowed many a sea." Rasmus lost his wife in 1900, she was laid to rest in the All Saints Cemetery in the Lakelet district. The Pedersen Hill farm was sold to his son Marius in 1903. Rasmus returned to Norway. A step son and son Marius remained in Canada. (refer to Pedersen, Marius and Bertha).
by Bertha Syslak
Marius married Bertha Hay in 1897. Bertha's parents, homesteaded on S.W. 36-16-18W. Marius and Bertha purchased, the Pedersen Hill farm N.E. 9-16-18W from his father Rasmus in 1903. In 1908, they purchased the Spere home at Clan william, Manitoba.
In 1900, Marius served on the R.M. of Clanwilliam Council and later when the Ward was changed to the R.M. of Minto, he served as Reeve from 1927-1937. For a number of years he operated the Western Canadian Grain Elevator. In the years around 1917-18, he built a garage known as "Pedersen's Garage" in Clanwilliam, Manitoba, where a lighting plant was installed servicing several homes, garages, stores, Curling Rink etc. Every night at 11 :00 p.m. the power was shut off and anyone up after that, had to bring out their coil oil lamps.
Marius passed away in 1950. Bertha passed away October 18, 1955, and they are buried in the Clanwilliam Cemetery. Eight children blessed the Pedersen home.
Jessie Evaline, born January 16, 1898, married Wm.
Malcolm Hutton. (refer to Hutton, Wm. Malcolm and Jessie).
Francis Arthur, born November 17, 1899. Frank married Maud Hutton, born March 28, 1902. Frank passed away March 24, 1956, and Maud passed away April 17, 1961. They are both laid to rest in the Clan william Cemetery. They had four children.
Myers, born September 12, 1923, married Ruth Watson, born February 19, 1930. Myers and Ruth have two children. Keith, born July 25, 1953. Keith married Colleen Johnson of Minnedosa. They have two girls, Kelly, born July 2, 1975, and Carrie, born June 9, 1977. Myer 's and Ruth's second child was a daughter, Kim, born June 30, 1956.


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BtoB Summit in Paris: Hot temperatures outside, hot topics inside: Three power women present on the topic "Emotionnel X Rationnel, re-mixer votre Marketing" and provide evidence that emotions are highly effective in B2B.
BtoB Summit in Paris: Hot temperatures outside, hot topics inside: Three power women present on the topic "Emotionnel X Rationnel, re-mixer votre Marketing" and provide evidence that emotions are highly effective in B2B.
Four successful ladies, CEO´s from Worldwide Partners agencies discussed this question and trends in B2B marketing.
Successfull brands have a clear positioning, differentiating them from competitors. What´s about the regions in Germany?. Read here more about how we see Bavaria doing this.
A Content Disconnect. Survey details how marketers develop content that's not read and reveals that they prefer text based content to video, laptop to smartphone. Read why content marketing can contribute to Brand building but less to sales,
Slowly but steadily also American B2B marketers learn that global branding needs local alignment. Read how Godfrey, one of the US Worldwide Partners teaches its clients on this issue.
This is a story of my own past as manager and board member in the IT industry and the learnings thereof:
To be the technical leader does not guarantee survival. You need more: interest in targets´ needs and branding, branding, branding!
Brands.: Are they better managed globally or locally? How and when work hybrid forms best? Read about our long term experience in our global network.
Wächter & Wächter wins the most prestigious B2B award for its integrated successful campaign for Magirus. Read what made this case so successful.
Corporate Identity guidelines can be much more than instruction manuals.
5 Tips for a Brand-Manager: How do you stay true to your brand - and still not lose the supremacy!
Over 50 global marketers representing both agencies and clients came together to discuss marketing's return on investment and the importance of this measure in accurately capturing marketing's impact on businesses' bottom line.
Do international B2B brand need local communication? Can central und regional Interests be served at the same time ?
Read more on global branding within the new digital communication world.