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All GCs stated that IP is important to their role, with Brad Smith explaining that at Microsoft they have monthly meetings to discuss strategic issues that present opportunities or threats and every week they go through a list of issues they are facing, which will always include some IP topics. Brad said that IP really runs through the blood stream of every company in the technology sector. You cannot separate it. During the week of the Democratic National Convention, Microsoft was fighting off a nation-state attack. The basis of the attack was a phishing attack using an internet domain that the group registered with the Microsoft name in order to falsely illicit customers to obtain tech support. Microsoft had to take control of the domain. They went through federal court under the Lanham Act and trespass to chattels to take control of the domain. IP really touches on everything in the business.
In response to a question from Hugh as to whether they have any fun, Michael said that if you don't like stress a GC is not a job for you. As a GC you need to structure a team which can solve most problems by themselves. You should only be dealing with problems which requires more team brainpower to solve - those problems that do not have an obvious solution. If you do not think that dealing with a complicated, difficult problem is fun than you should not consider a GC role. A lot of the job is also "selling a solution" - getting an organization to execute a solution. Mark Seeley and Brad said that all of the issues they work on are incredibly fun as the issues are all about society and technology.
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Brad said that what he finds most interesting is how different IP feels in a time of flux and when in the center of controversy. When the conference first started the issues were about copyright, then five years ago it was about patents and now its about copyright again. IP is all about a rebalance of rights when technology progresses. Michael says that there has to be more discussion about the balance on what the right protection is and where the optimal balance lies. Not enough people are properly engaged on where that balance is and Congress seems to be locked out of that debate. There is not a lot of rational discussion on this. The Courts are being asked to weigh on technology they do not really understand and to opine on legislation written in a different era with which they wish not to interfere to greatly with.
In this environment, Michael said that he felt there was more that technology companies can do without undue cost or risk, but drawing that line is difficult. There is a lot of fear of taking any additional action will result in a lot of unforeseen cost. In the content business, a lot of people are making a lot of money building business on other people's efforts and there is not enough done to address this. Statements that tech is anti IP is a political slogan. What tech is really about is identifying the right balance for IP in order to progress science and the arts. Whenever someone has a right, it stops someone else bringing a product to market.
Is Congress a problem solver? If you believe in law, you have to go to Congress to fix it. We all live in countries where the relative strength of branches of government ebbs and flows. In even the gridlock of Congress in the past decade, they were still able to pass the America Invents Act. You cannot imagine a world where the law stays healthy without work of Congress. But people are frustrated, stated Brad, when Congress does not act in fields like cybersecurity and immigration. Two or three years ago in Microsoft, we felt that the pendulum was coming back. The number of lawsuits filed against Microsoft is down, the cost is down and the cost of settling is down. Brad thinks the fact that Congress did not act last year when people wanted them to is not necessarily a bad thing. Because the technology sector is for ever changing, it makes sense that incremental legislative changes are made.
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In response to the role of the courts, Brad Smith said that what we have seen in the last 25 years is broadly the same that we have seen over the last 250 years. It is the same story of settled law being unsettled by new technology which causes uncertainty and controversy. All of this has required more from the Courts than Congress for the reasons already discussed. The Courts have had to be more interventional. The story is the reverse in Europe where the legislature and executive branch are doing more. The Courts there then have to deal with new issues from new legislation. Over time, Brad thinks they have largely been successful in reestablishing equilibrium. Brad looks at the patent space in particular where five or six years ago there was enormous emotion and controversy hearing general counsel talk about patents (like someone was taking away their children). We have seen a series of decisions from the Courts where you can praise or criticize the decisions, but equilibrium has been restored.
Michael commented that there is a lack of understanding of the technology and business implications of decisions from the Courts who make them. Brad disagreed. The biggest speed of technological change was in the 1800s where the inventions were totally transformative and yet the courts kept up. Michael said that the shift from hardware to software where new business models can be implemented in moments because of software is also transformative (just in a different context). Industry is also more complicated as it was in the 1800s and the Courts are reluctant to engage with this. Brad said that the past is always clear and the future is always foggy - it is so clear to us now what the right answer was then and the future is always so full of uncertainty.
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The first pressing of Switched-On Bach with a cover showing a Bach-alike confounded/dismayed by the sounds issuing from the machine behind him. The cover was soon swapped for the one below.
After mentioning the proliferation of Switched-On… synthesizer albums in the previous post, curiosity impelled me to see how many of these things were out there. A lot more than I expected is the answer, almost enough to make this cul-de-sac of novelty exploitation into a sub-genre of its own. As mentioned earlier, it was the huge success of Switched-On Bach (1968) by Wendy Carlos that began the trend. The album had a rare crossover appeal so that it could be sold to classical listeners as well as to a younger audience interested in electronic sounds, those for whom the words "switched on" echoed the druggy/erotic intersection of "turned on". Carlos had an advantage over other musicians thanks to a long association with Robert Moog which meant she had a head start in exploring the recording potential of the new Moog synthesizer and innovations like Moog's touch-sensitive keyboard. In 1968 few people could afford a Moog system; those who could usually needed to hire technicians like Paul Beaver and Bernie Krause to help them operate the thing. For a brief while it was enough to simply use the instrument to make strange noises, hence Mick Jagger's droning score for Kenneth Anger's Invocation of my Demon Brother (1969), and George Harrison's preposterous Electronic Sound (1969), 44 minutes of very amateurish Moog-doodling. Switched-On Bach sounds a little primitive today—it sounds primitive next to its follow-up albums, The Well-Tempered Synthesizer (1969) and Switched-On Bach II (1973)—but Carlos and collaborators Rachel Elkind and Benjamin Folkman spent much more time refining their recording techniques than the knob-twiddling horde who rushed to capitalise on their success.
The rules of the Switched-On… idiom are as follows: a title that begins with the words "Switched-On", obviously, although there's a subset of the form in which an album may have a different title while a subtitle mentions something about "switched-on recordings"; the music must be cover versions of familiar songs or compositions, originality here is surplus to requirements; and it's not essential but the cover art often alludes in some way to synthesizer technology and/or "the future", with the latter represented by Space Age typefaces such as Amelia, Computer, Countdown or Data 70. I've not heard many of these albums, and I'm fairly certain that I don't want to hear most of them, but I've heard enough Carlos cash-ins to know that the cover designs are often the best thing about them. The remastered CDs that Wendy Carlos released in the 1990s feature additional tracks that give some idea of the amount of work involved in the creation of each album. The early cash-ins, by contrast, tend to avoid time-consuming multi-track composition in favour of using a synthesizer as though it's merely an expensive keyboard. The success of these albums musically may be gauged by the lack of reissues. They may be of interest to the so-bad-it's-good "Incredibly Strange Music" crowd but I prefer to spend my time listening to other things. Beware.
Switched-On Rock (1969) by The Moog Machine.
Switched-On Bacharach (1969) by Christopher Scott.
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Visual Programming with Alice
Alice 3.1
ByIf you can use your desktop environment, then you can also write programs: All you need is your mouse, the Alice IDE, and some time to experiment.
In the Alice development environment, you don't need to type in a single command or learn a cryptic language. Instead, you can create applications and compile all the necessary actions and processes just by clicking your mouse. You start by dragging ready-made items into an empty 3D world. Each item offers several actions that change its appearance, its location, or its behavior. Then, you can just drag and drop the desired actions into a sequence plan, which Alice executes on demand.
Easy-as-pie controls certainly have their limits. For example, the applications created here are always rooted in the 3D world. Alice is therefore suitable mainly for 3D animations or games. The almost mandatory requirement for the 3D world is that Linux supports your video card's 3D acceleration; otherwise, the program you create will run at a snail's pace.
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Alice currently exists in two versions. According to the makers, children especially should use the older version 2. Above all, this version teaches logical thinking and the basics of programming. The new version 3, however, focuses on object-oriented programming. It increasingly uses the standard terminology found in this field, thus allowing an easier transition to Java later on.
The basic approach is the same in both versions, with the main difference being the slightly different-looking user interface and slightly different terminology. In this article, I focus on version 3.1, but most of the explanations also apply to Alice 2.3.
The programming environment, developed at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is not free software. Although Alice is published under a free license, it is not open source. The installation of the IDE is described in the "Installing Alice" box.
Setting Up Store
After launching the programming environment, the window shown in Figure 1 pops up.
You first need to select the background for your 3D world. In the following example, I want a fish to swim through an underwater world, so I will choose SEA_FLOOR. Clicking OK opens the main window shown in Figure 2.
Because the window consumes a lot of space, you will want it to fill your whole screen. The upper left pane is the scene view, the lower left is the methods panel, the large window on the right is the code editor, and the margin on the bottom right holds the control tiles.
For the moment, I'll look at the scene pane, where you will see the currently empty 3D underwater world. Press the Setup scene button to populate it with a fish, or you can or select Window | Perspectives | Setup Scene from the menu. Alice now changes to the view shown in Figure 3, in which the 3D world takes up the largest part of the main window.
In the bottom row, a palette holds all the available items. To help keep track of the objects, Alice sorts them into categories. Flyer Classes, for example, are all objects that can fly – currently only birds. Pressing All Classes returns to the overview. An alternative grouping is available in the Browse Gallery By Theme tab. If you look in ocean, for example, all the objects will be suitable for an underwater scenario. Finally, you can click on the Search Gallery tab to search for a specific object.
For the desired underwater scenario, change to the Browse Gallery By Theme tab and select ocean. Next, hold down the left mouse button on the small yellow clownfish and drag it into the underwater world; however, do not release the mouse button yet. A yellow cube appears in the world (Figure 3). Drag the clownfish to the location you want it to appear.
In the example, I moved it to the left side of the window. You will notice that Alice always locates the object just above the ground – not exactly perfect for a floating fish, but not something you can change at this time. Once you have found a suitable position, release the mouse button. Alice opens the window in Figure 4, which shows that you have created a new object of the type ClownFish in the 3D world.
To reuse the object more easily later, you will want to enter a name for the fish in the name box (e.g., Nemo) and then press OK to close the window.
Lift Mechanism
Little Nemo now appears in the underwater world. A green circle indicates that it is currently selected (Figure 5).
You can drag and drop to move the fish around freely; clicking on one of the curved arrows at the bottom of the 3D world lets you change the perspective. For this example, however, you can leave the current angle of view.
On the right edge of the window, you will find a palette with all the properties for the object (in Alice 2, they are located in the Properties tab at the bottom left). You can use the Paint drop-down list to specify a different color for Nemo. The Opacity value defines how transparent the fish will be. A value of 1.0 makes Nemo completely visible, and 0.5 makes him semi-visible.
You can use the Vehicle field to chain Nemo to another object. He then automatically follows every movement of the chosen object. Particularly interesting are the values for Nemo's Position and Size. First, you should raise the fish off of the ground somewhat, so that he can swim freely. To do this, enter the value 0.5 under y and press the Enter key. Alice now lifts the fish (Figure 5). Entering a value in x would move Nemo on a horizontal plane, and a z value would move him toward the front or rear. The default size of Nemo is perfect for the example.
Lost in Space
Other than the fish, a few more objects are in the scene: In addition to the background, you have a camera through which you look straight into the ocean. In the upper left corner of the window, Alice lists all of the objects, highlighting the currently selected object in yellow.
The camera and the ground also have properties you can modify. To do so, click on the name of the corresponding object in the top left corner or select it on the right edge of the drop-down list, which is currently labeled this.Nemo. This action lets you retroactively modify the background. The 3D world is also an object in its own right, with the less than intuitive name this. However, this does let you change the lighting for the entire environment or envelop it in fog: In the drop-down list, click once on this and look at the properties. The names of the other objects start with this because they are located in the environment.
If you want Nemo to swim back and forth, you need a matching sequence. Press the Edit Code button or select Window | Perspectives | Edit Code to return to the previous view, where you see Nemo in the top left corner. Directly below, you find a list of all actions and tricks that Nemo has up his sleeve. You could talk to him (say) or move him, for example. Alice refers to all of these actions as procedures.
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Next, I want Nemo to swim across the screen to the right. At the moment, he is looking straight ahead, so the first step is to point him to the right. In the list, find the procedure turn (in the orientation section), then drag this action to a spot on the still empty page on the right side that reads drop statement here (in Alice 2: Do nothing).
Alice now wants to know in which direction to turn Nemo. For the fish to look to the right, it has to rotate left. In other words, say Left. Then, you can fill in the amount to rotate Nemo. In this case, the value is 0.25 (Figure 6), which is a quarter rotation about Nemo's own axis.
To check, click the Run button. This will open a new window in which Nemo looks to the right (Figure 7). Close the window again.
Note that you could have turned Nemo to the right in the Scene view by clicking Rotation in the top right-hand corner and then dragging one of the hoops around Nemo to the right with the mouse.
Next, I want Nemo to swim to the right. You can do this with the move procedure. Drag the procedure out of the list on the left edge to the right below the turn action. If you want Nemo to swim straight ahead, select Forward from the list. A value of 2.0 would cause Nemo to float into the middle of the screen, whereas 10.0 would let him disappear from sight. Thus, you need to press Custom DecimalNumber, enter a value of 3.5 in the pop-up calculator, and then press OK.
Now, when you press Run, Nemo swims to the right. However, the whole thing still runs relatively quickly. To change this, click add detail in the move action. To influence the duration of swimming, you can choose duration and then 2.0. This will slow down the animation by half.
Forever and Ever
At the end, Nemo needs to turn around. To make this happen, drag the turn procedure to a position below the other two in the editor. Nemo needs to rotate clockwise (right) by a value of 0.5. He is then looking left again. With a further move action, Nemo floats straight back to his starting position (forward) with a value of 3.5. Again, enter this as a Custom DecimalNumber. For simplicity's sake, you can keep the default value for the speed.
Finally, Nemo should look straight ahead again. To accomplish this, drag the turn procedure into the editor once again and rotate Nemo left by 0.25. The program should now appear as shown in Figure 8.
Once you launch the code by pressing Run, Nemo swims to the right, turns around, swims back, and looks straight back at you.
To tell Nemo to swim to the right again, you would normally have to restart the program. Fortunately, Alice can also run procedures in a loop. To do this, close the preview window and take a look at the control tiles on the bottom right, where Alice hides a few special moves. Drag while into your editor to a position above all the previous procedures. Alice indicates this with a green line, where it would insert the action, if you let go of the mouse button.
From the drop-down menu, select true (more on this later). Move all the existing procedures to a position between while and loop. The result should be as shown in Figure 9.
You have defined an infinite loop: while the value of true is equal to true (i.e., always) Alice will perform all the procedures up to loop. Nemo thus swims endlessly back and forth. You can verify this by pressing Run. To stop the program, simply close the window.
The test condition next to while is obviously trivial. Instead, you could have set a more complex condition to tell Nemo to start swimming only if another fish collides with him. Functions are especially helpful in putting together a test condition; you will find them in a tab in the left pane. Functions return values such as Nemo's location, size, or color.
When you hover over one of the functions, Alice marks places in the editor, where you can use them. Just like Nemo, the other objects in the 3D world also have procedures and functions. Alice enumerates them if you click on them in the scene, or if you select them in the oversized drop-down list below the preview.
Finally, note that Nemo consists of several parts that you can move or manipulate independently of one other. If you want the fish to swish its tail, select this.Nemo from the large drop-down list, then move over to the small triangle and opt for this.Nemo.getTail. All the procedures and functions now shown in the list refer only to the tail. In this way, you can animate the tail during the swim.
Programming is not so difficult. With Alice, a few clicks of the mouse are enough to let a fish swim in the sea. This simple animation only scratches the surface of the development environment's possibilities.
If you enjoyed working with Alice thus far, you can simply experiment with the other procedures and functions. You might want to wait for a work-free, rainy weekend for experimentation: Alice is addictive and time flies when you're having fun.
An overview of the user interface is provided by the online help, the detailed HowTos, screencasts of the "Alice 3.1 curriculum resources," and various English language books, all of which still reference Alice 2.
[1] Alice: http://www.alice.org
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I recently visited an Alpaca farm – in Cape Town's beautiful Winelands. Alpacas apparently make great guards for herds of sheep, loudly and violently confronting the predators who wreak carnage on the flock – not because of the numbers aforesaid predators kill and eat but because wild dog and jackal puppies, while learning to hunt, injure dozens of lambs for each one they kill. It is these injuries, untended, which take a toll on the flock. The point of this rather meandering (though potentially interesting) tale is encapsulated in the recalled en route conversation between Dad, who is a qualified High-School teacher of English, Afrikaans and History (and an honorary nature conservation officer) and our ten-year-old daughter.
Dad: "They've got Alpacas AND Llamas? They're the same thing, aren't they?
Emily: "Uh Duh, Dad. Alpacas live in the mountains, and they're smaller and woollier. Llamas live on the grasslands, and they're known for spitting – like camels."
Dad: Where did you learn that?
Emily: "I asked Google, of course. Duh. (sic)."
We are on the brink of a massive shift in the pedagogical landscape, and much as the IoT (or more appropriately, the IoE – the Internet of Everything) will converge disciplines and disintermediate learning, so the advances in access to, volume of, and variety of knowledge and opinion will fundamentally change the way we educate ourselves and others.
In Africa, we have long recognised that an education system which favours the children of a privileged few perpetuates all modes of inequality. And the #feesmustfall protests (looking this up yourself would be a good example of 'heutagogy' – self-directed learning) are just the visible tip of the iceberg of a growing upswell of discontent that is based primarily on access and cost. And we are seeing a market which is increasingly responsive to this dynamic, highly competitive and almost always with overt pan-African ambition and strategies.
Jack Hammer, Kestria's South African Partners, have seen some extremely interesting developments in the Education (and EdTech) sector in Africa. As online offers an attractive (and qualitatively appealing) component and/or alternative to on-site education, universities are fundamentally shifting their paradigm of cost related to the site and physical constraints. University as a Platform (UaaP) will shift the paradigm of facilitated learning, with the opportunity for traditional institutions to offer massively expanded programmes (MOOCs) in a way which balances the on-site cost and quality of a prime degree against the opportunity to enrol huge numbers of students.
Proliferation of private for-profit primary, secondary and tertiary institutions is noticeable, with increased collaboration amongst existing institutions, strong merger and acquisition activity and the emergence of new education Brands.
We have seen substantial investment inflow from abroad to drive inclusive, accessible education. Our favourite clients include social impact entrepreneurs, private equity and donor-led foundations. We are also seeing very meaningful investment in for-profit education from some of Southern Africa's 'must-watch' institutional investment houses.
Entrants to the market are stocking newly-formed executive teams with increasingly scarce commercial academic leaders, and encounter a number of areas of scarce skill such as Student Success, Online Content creation and delivery, Digital and Blended learning and Regulatory Stakeholder management (the regulatory framework in South Africa, in particular, can present unexpected bottlenecks if approached without a clear sense for the dynamic).
The traditionally slow pace of academic and regulatory change is shifting, and clients increasingly demand private sector or entrepreneurial experience. "Urgent", says one client "means next week, not next academic year".
University rankings are determined not by enrolment numbers but by student success – and many of Southern Africa's established institutions have traditionally stayed away from distance and online models. Possibly to their future disadvantage as younger institutions have the jump on cornering the online market, and are ahead on the accreditation cycle.
The prevailing rhetoric encompasses UaaP, "Africanised" MBAs, multidisciplinary degrees, blended delivery, EaaS (Education as a Service) and internationally linked programmes.
At the BRICS conference just concluding in Johannesburg South Africa, the skills gap is a hot topic. We know the route that China needed to take to achieve its' current global stature – building from a low skills base to produce low-wage, cheap, mass-produced products. It appears that Africa is the next hub for low-cost production, with secondary processing and further beneficiation the realm of more educated and skilled continents. But we would be naïve to think the trajectory for Africa will mirror this - the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the advances in self-determined learning might just change the game for us all.


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Carrick-on-Shannon's only 4 Star Hotel, this stylish boutique hotel offers guests a warm fiendly welcome, free WIFI, ample complimentary car parking, a central location within walking distance of restaurants, bars, shops and all local amenities and of course its award winning service.
When visiting Carrick-on-Shannon, relax and unwind in the spacious comfort of The Landmark Hotel, where they understand that a good night's sleep is essential. Their 49 ensuite rooms are tastefully designed with your comfort in mind, with crisp cotton sheets and soft duvets you are ensured to sleep soundly and many rooms offer splendid views of The River Shannon. (Click here for On-Line Reservations)
The Landmark's award winning facilities also include a choice of eateries and bars; there is the conservatory style Aroma's Café, famous for its homemade pastries and Afternoon Tea and the contemporary styled AA Rosette recipient - The Boardwalk Café Bar where excellent Lunch and Evening Menus are served. (Sample Boardwalk Café Lunch Menu, Sample Boardwalk Café Evening Menu)
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To whom it may concern: I've created building instructions for my most complex robot so far, the Dicke Bertha Typ II (already mentioned in a previous post).
Just to give anyone who is on the wing to starting "Ldrawing" a hint about the efforts one has to face with it: though MLCAD is a fantastic tool, whilst creating the LDRAW file for Dicke Bertha Typ II, I listened to
- the international football (am.: soccer) match San Marino - Germany (0-13 ! highest out win ever ;-) )
- a Bollywood movie where some Indian hero (almost) single-handedly stormed a Kashmir hill occupied by disguised Pakistani soldiers (and the heart of an Indian beauty)
- the radio live transmission of the first round of the German football (am.: soccer) cup.
Hence be prepared for creating LDraw files not being the most thrilling experience of your life...
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Finance Monthly Selects Macias PR as the Best PR Firm in the USA
By Luis Gómez
Finance Monthly has announced the 2016 winners for the best global firms in public relations, accounting, legal, taxation, banking and finance, asset management and consulting.
The magazine named KPMG Taxation Firm of the Year, Macias PR Financial PR Firm of the Year, Deloitte Business Outsourcing Firm of the Year, UBS Wealth Management Investment Firm of the Year and China Bank for Banking and Finance Firm of the Year.
Researchers with Finance Monthly applied a 10-point criterion in selecting the best firms across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Middle East.
"Finance Monthly's research department has spent the past several months carefully researching and identifying some of the most respected individuals and firms from all over the world," said Editor-in-Chief Mark Palmer. "All of our M&A Awards winners show an insight into the market that proves why the demand for expert deal makers continues to increase year upon year."
Macias PR was the only public relations firm selected in the USA. The firm was founded by Mark Macias – a former Executive Producer at NBC and Senior Producer for CBS in New York, where he oversaw media strategy for the networks. The top pr firm runs media campaigns for clients in the healthcare, financial, tech and nonprofit sectors.
In 2016, Macias PR secured big story placements with the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, US News & World Report and others, which Finance Monthly credits for leading to their selection.
"Journalism and PR are similar in that news stories are created and sold based on editorial ideas," Macias said. "Our firm leverages this extensive editorial background to identify stories the media will be interested. We then position our clients as the expert for that narrative."
Last year, the firm was named the PR Consultant Firm of the Year – USA, making this the second consecutive year that Macias PR was honored by Finance Monthly.
Finance Monthly employs a rigorous selection process for its awards, involving anonymous client & journalist interviews, editorial selection, and an in-depth review of the firm's media placements. The magazine also focuses on innovative media and PR strategies when making their selection.
Finance Monthly is a global publication that delivers news, commentary and analysis on the financial sector. The publication reaches many business and financial leaders, including CEOs, CFOs, investors, company directors, entrepreneurs, and SMEs.


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The most complete vegetable protein, soy is also rich in vitamin E, fiber, calcium, magnesium, lecithin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate, iron and essential fatty acids.
Here's good news for people who don't want to consume red meat, seafood or poultry with every meal: Soy protein is virtually complete, missing only the essential amino acid methionine. In addition, 25 grams of soy protein a day can help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.1
Soybeans are the most concentrated source of isoflavones a type of phytoestrogen(estrogen-like compounds found in plants) with antioxidant properties. The two primary isoflavones in soy are daidzein and genistein. Researchers believe that daidzein may reduce the risk of osteoporosis by slowing bone loss, and that genistein may slow the growth of cancer cells and prevent build-up of arterial plaque. Because phytoestrogens mimic the effects of estrogen on a much weaker level, scientists suspect that soy foods can help alleviate the symptoms of menopause and may help prevent some types of cancer without the health risks associated with hormone replacement therapy.2 (On the other hand, if you have low thyroid function or you are a woman with a family history of uterine, ovarian or breast cancer, your doctor may tell you to limit your soy intake to two servings a day.)
More research is needed to clarify the relationship between soy, hormones and menopause. However, in Japan, where soy foods have been a dietary staple for thousands of years, women report fewer symptoms of menopause than do women in Western cultures. The Japanese also report lower levels of breast, colon and prostate cancers, as well as lower rates of osteoporosis and heart disease.3
A food is considered to be high in isoflavones if it provides about 30 milligrams total per serving. If you're interested in adding soy to your meals but aren't sure where to start, here's a primer.
Soy food
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Comes in flavors like vanilla and carob as well as plain. Fortified soymilk is high in vitamins A, B12 and D, calcium, riboflavin and zinc.
1 cup plain, unfortified soymilk provides:
128 calories
16.8 g Net Carbs
6.9 g protein
26 mg isoflavones
Use in lieu of milk in almost any recipe, or drink as a beverage. Avoid flavored and sweetened varieties.
A tender, chunky cake made of fermented soybeans.
160 calories
3.3 g Net Carbs
15.4 g protein
43 mg isoflavones
Crumble into soup. Cube, marinate in soy sauce and ginger, then thread onto kebabs with veggies such as bell peppers and mushrooms; grill or broil.
Tofu, water-packed
(firm, extra-firm)
Has a dense texture and mild flavor.
87 calories
2.9 g Net Carbs
9 g protein
29 mg isoflavones
Press or freeze to remove extra liquid.
To press, place between two skillets or chopping boards; weight down with a heavy can for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour off water, then chop tofu for stir-fries or soups, or mash and use instead of eggs in egg salad.
To freeze, wrap in plastic, then freeze overnight or up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then grate or crumble into stews or casseroles.
Tofu, soft
(silken, firm, extra-firm)
Has a custard-like consistency.
62 calories
3.1 g Net Carbs
5.4 g protein
37.5 mg
Ideal in puréed soups, dips and sauces. Use silken tofu as you would sour cream, or to give smoothies a rich, thick texture.
Whole green soybeans that are boiled 15 to 20 minutes.
127 calories
6.2 grams Net Carbs
11.1 g protein
49 mg isoflavones
A wonderful snack—peel off the skins and eat. Very rich in isoflavones.
Prepared soy foods vary considerably in nutrition; check labels for protein and isoflavone amounts. Some to try are:
Soy cheeses (cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella and cream cheese. Make sure to read labels and avoid brands that contain hydrogenated oils.) Use in place of dairy cheese. Those that contain casein, a milk protein, will melt better.
Soy butter (similar to peanut butter).
Meat analogs (such as textured soy protein, which can be used like ground beef, as well as bacon, hotdogs and burgers).
Soy flour, which is much higher in protein and lower in carbohydrate than wheat flour.
Miso, a paste made of fermented soybeans; use in Miso Soup or mix 2 teaspoons into a couple of scrambled eggs.
Soy nuts (whole roasted soybeans, similar to peanuts).
Note that soy sauce and vegetable oils made from soybeans do not provide soy protein or isoflavones.
Selected References:
1. Bakhit, R.M., Klein, B.P., Essex-Sorlie, D., et al., "Intake of 25 Grams of Soybean Protein With or Without Soybean Fiber Alters Plasma Lipids in Men with Elevated Cholesterol Concentrations," Journal of Nutrition, 124(2), 1994, pages 213-222.
2. Arena, S., Rappa, C., Del Frate, E., et al., "A Natural Alternative to Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy. Phytoestrogens," Minerva Ginecologica, 54(1), 2002, pages 53-57.
3. Somekawa, Y., Chiguchi, M., Ishibashi, T., et al., "Soy Intake Related to Menopausal Symptoms, Serum Lipids, and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Japanese Women," Obstetrics and Gynecology, 97(1), 2001, pages 109-115.


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Artificial intelligence has always been a double-edged sword. In recent years, we've seen a rapid increase in AI-powered tools, which have been used to automate tasks, improve products, and forever change the way we interact with the world around us. One example of such a tool is the Text to Image AI model.
Text to Image models are a type of generative model that uses AI to create images from text descriptions. These models use complex algorithms and machine learning techniques to learn from a vast database of images and text, and then use this learning to generate a new image.
Text to Image models have numerous applications across different industries, from creating product catalogues to generating high-quality images for marketing campaigns. In this article, we'll dive into the benefits and advantages of these models and how they can be used in web design and marketing.
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1. Automation
One of the biggest benefits of Text to Image models is that they enable automation. These models can generate high-quality images quickly and efficiently, without having to rely on human designers. This saves time and allows businesses to focus on more critical tasks.
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Because Text to Image models use AI to generate images, they are more cost-effective than hiring a human designer. This is especially true for businesses that need to create a large volume of images regularly.
3. Customization
Text to Image models can be customized to fit specific business needs. These models can learn from a vast database of images and text, making it easier to create images that match specific requirements.
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Text to Image models are incredibly flexible and can be used in various applications. These models can generate images of different sizes and formats, making them versatile and adaptable to different use cases.
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Text to Image models are designed to generate high-quality images. Because these models learn from a vast database of images, they can recognize patterns and create images that are both visually appealing and informative.
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Using a WordPress Plugin: WebArtClub AI Image Generator
WebArtClub AI Image Generator is a WordPress plugin that leverages the power of Text to Image AI models to create high-quality images. This plugin uses a 3rd party service that utilises one of the most advance natural language processing (NLP) models in the world.
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Old hands in Washington know it's never a good sign when the president of the United States has to make a statement like this one.
"I have complete confidence in Attorney General Holder, in how he handles his office," President Obama told reporters at a news conference Thursday. "He has been very aggressive in going after gunrunning and cash transactions that are going to these transnational drug cartels."
Obama spoke as a scandal over a botched gun-trafficking operation known as Fast and Furious intensified on Capitol Hill this week. Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, called for an independent counsel to investigate whether Eric Holder misled Congress about the operation. Shortly after the presidential news conference, Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, called on Holder to resign.
Holder is in the spotlight because of emails and other documents the administration released to Republicans in Congress that show the attorney general seems to have known about the gun-trafficking operation much earlier than he said.
At a hearing in March, California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa asked: "When did you first know about the program officially, I believe, called Fast and Furious? To the best of your knowledge, what date?"
Holder replied: "I'm not sure the exact date, but I probably heard about Fast and Furious for the first time over the last few weeks."
The newly released documents show Holder received five weekly updates on the operation starting in July 2010. But the Justice Department chalks up the dispute to semantics. They say Holder meant he learned about federal agents' failure to monitor the weapons only earlier this year.
Issa, talking with MSNBC this week, says he isn't buying it.
"There may be an explanation that partially vindicates him — in other words, he may not have committed perjury — but he certainly failed in his duty of candor because he did know the name a year before that," Issa said.
On Thursday, the Justice Department released a statement defending Holder, saying "the Attorney General's testimony to both the House and Senate committees has been consistent and truthful.
"These brief entries buried in a few written reports reveal nothing of the dangerous tactics that were employed in this operation," it said.
The goals behind Fast and Furious may be the only thing not in dispute. Law enforcement officials wanted to target big Mexican drug cartels that use U.S. weapons to fuel violence along the Southwest border. Agents at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted surveillance at gun dealerships in Arizona, watching as suspicious people purchased large numbers of firearms. They intended to follow those weapons south, but agents in some cases lost track of the firearms. Some of the weapons later turned up near the body of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, killed in a gunfight last December in Arizona.
Two people have already lost their jobs over the scandal: Kenneth Melson, the acting head of the ATF, whose agents led the operation; and Dennis Burke, the U.S. attorney in Arizona, where the Fast and Furious operation played out.
This week, the new chief of the ATF, B. Todd Jones, followed through on a promise and overhauled his management team.
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said the shake-up is a good thing, but "rearranging the chairs on the deck," he said, won't make this scandal go away.
The Justice Department's inspector general is investigating the Fast and Furious operation; the office is also looking into who at the Justice Department knew about the questionable tactics that agents were using.
Holder told reporters last month that senior Justice Department officials didn't know ATF had lost track of guns until whistle-blower complaints became public in early 2011.
"The notion that somehow or other that this thing reaches into the upper levels of the Justice Department is something that at this point I don't think is supported by the facts, and I think as we examine and also as all the facts are in fact revealed, we'll see that that is not the case," Holder said.
The Obama administration is continuing to turn over documents to Republicans in Congress, including emails that suggest the ATF may have used similar strategies during the last Bush administration. But Republicans leading the investigation say the "Bush did it, too" defense doesn't fix the problem of what this attorney general knew, and when.
The House Judiciary Committee expects to hear from Holder as early as next month.
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The Eternal Blessings of Marriage
The temple sealing has greater meaning as life unfolds. It will help you draw ever closer together and find greater joy and fulfillment.
That beautiful message by this magnificent choir describes, I think, the pattern of life for so many of us: "trying to be like Jesus."
On July 16, 1953, my beloved Jeanene and I knelt as a young couple at an altar in the Manti Utah Temple. President Lewis R. Anderson exercised the sealing authority and pronounced us husband and wife, wedded for time and for all eternity. I have no power to describe the peace and serenity that come from the assurance that as I continue to live worthily, I will be able to be with my beloved Jeanene and our children forever because of that sacred ordinance performed with the proper priesthood authority in the house of the Lord.
Our seven children are bound to us by the sacred ordinances of the temple. My precious wife, Jeanene, and two of our children are beyond the veil. They provide a powerful motivation for each remaining member of our family to live so that together we will receive all of the eternal blessings promised in the temple.
Two of the vital pillars that sustain Father in Heaven's plan of happiness are marriage and the family. Their lofty significance is underscored by Satan's relentless efforts to splinter the family and to undermine the significance of temple ordinances, which bind the family together for eternity. The temple sealing has greater meaning as life unfolds. It will help you draw ever closer together and find greater joy and fulfillment in mortality.
Once I learned an important lesson from my wife. I traveled extensively in my profession. I had been gone almost two weeks and returned home one Saturday morning. I had four hours before I needed to attend another meeting. I noticed that our little washing machine had broken down and my wife was washing the clothes by hand. I began to fix the machine.
Jeanene came by and said, "Rich, what are you doing?"
I said, "I'm repairing the washing machine so you don't have to do this by hand."
She said, "No. Go play with the children."
I said, "I can play with the children anytime. I want to help you."
Then she said, "Richard, please go play with the children."
When she spoke to me that authoritatively, I obeyed.
I had a marvelous time with our children. We chased each other around and rolled in the fall leaves. Later I went to my meeting. I probably would have forgotten that experience were it not for the lesson that she wanted me to learn.
The next morning about 4:00 a.m., I was awakened as I felt two little arms around my neck, a kiss on the cheek, and these words whispered in my ear, which I will never forget: "Dad, I love you. You are my best friend."
If you are having that kind of experience in your family, you are having one of the supernal joys of life.
If you are a young man of appropriate age and are not married, don't waste time in idle pursuits. Get on with life and focus on getting married. Don't just coast through this period of life. Young men, serve a worthy mission. Then make your highest priority finding a worthy, eternal companion. When you find you are developing an interest in a young woman, show her that you are an exceptional person that she would find interesting to know better. Take her to places that are worthwhile. Show some ingenuity. If you want to have a wonderful wife, you need to have her see you as a wonderful man and prospective husband.
If you have found someone, you can form an extraordinarily wonderful courtship and marriage and be very, very happy eternally by staying within the bounds of worthiness the Lord has established.
If you are married, are you faithful to your spouse mentally as well as physically? Are you loyal to your marriage covenants by never engaging in conversation with another person that you wouldn't want your spouse to overhear? Are you kind and supportive of your spouse and children?
Brethren, do you lead out in family activities such as scripture study, family prayer, and family home evening, or does your wife fill in the gap your lack of attention leaves in the home? Do you tell your wife often how very much you love her? It will bring her great happiness. I've heard men tell me when I say that, "Oh, she knows." You need to tell her. A woman grows and is greatly blessed by that reassurance. Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer and more pleasant and purposeful. Don't withhold those natural expressions of love. And it works a lot better if you are holding her close while you tell her.
I learned from my wife the importance of expressions of love. Early in our marriage, often I would open my scriptures to give a message in a meeting, and I would find an affectionate, supportive note Jeanene had slipped into the pages. Sometimes they were so tender that I could hardly talk. Those precious notes from a loving wife were and continue to be a priceless treasure of comfort and inspiration.
I began to do the same thing with her, not realizing how much it truly meant to her. I remember one year we didn't have the resources for me to give her a valentine, so I decided to paint a watercolor on the front of the refrigerator. I did the best I could; only I made one mistake. It was enamel paint, not watercolor. She never let me try to remove that permanent paint from the refrigerator.
I remember one day I took some of those little round paper circles that form when you punch holes in paper, and I wrote on them the numbers 1 to 100. I turned each over and wrote her a message, one word on each circle. Then I scooped them up and put them in an envelope. I thought she would get a good laugh.
When she passed away, I found in her private things how much she appreciated the simple messages that we shared with each other. I noted that she had carefully pasted every one of those circles on a piece of paper. She not only kept my notes to her, but she protected them with plastic coverings as if they were a valuable treasure. There is only one that she didn't put with the others. It is still behind the glass in our kitchen clock. It reads, "Jeanene, it is time to tell you I love you." It remains there and reminds me of that exceptional daughter of Father in Heaven.
As I have thought back over our life together, I realize how blessed we've been. We have not had arguments in our home or unkind words between us. Now I realize that blessing came because of her. It resulted from her willingness to give, to share, and to never think of herself. In our later life together, I tried to emulate her example. I suggest that as husband and wife you do the same in your home.
Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage. It is the primary cause of contented, well-developed children. Who can justly measure the righteous influence of a mother's love? What enduring fruits result from the seeds of truth that a mother carefully plants and lovingly cultivates in the fertile soil of a child's trusting mind and heart? As a mother you have been given divine instincts to help you sense your child's special talents and unique capacities. With your husband you can nurture, strengthen, and cause those traits to flower.
It is so rewarding to be married. Marriage is wonderful. In time you begin to think alike and have the same ideas and impressions. You have times when you are extremely happy, times of testing, and times of trial, but the Lord guides you through all of those growth experiences together.
One night our little son Richard, who had a heart problem, awoke crying. The two of us heard it. Normally my wife always got up to take care of a crying baby, but this time I said, "I'll take care of him."
Because of his problem, when he began to cry, his little heart would pound very rapidly. He would throw up and soil the bed clothing. That night I held him very close to try to calm his racing heart and stop his crying as I changed his clothes and put on new bedsheets. I held him until he went to sleep. I didn't know then that just a few months later he would pass away. I will always remember holding him in my arms in the middle of that night.
I remember well the day he passed away. As Jeanene and I drove from the hospital, we pulled over to the side of the road. I held her in my arms. Each of us cried some, but we realized that we would have him beyond the veil because of the covenants we had made in the temple. That made his loss somewhat easier to accept.
Jeanene's kindness taught me so many valuable things. I was so immature, and she was so disciplined and so spiritual. Marriage provides an ideal setting for overcoming any tendency to be selfish or self-centered. I think one of the reasons that we are counseled to get married early in life is to avoid developing inappropriate character traits that are hard to change.
I feel sorry for any man who hasn't yet made the choice to seek an eternal companion, and my heart weeps for the sisters who haven't had the opportunity to marry. Some of you may feel lonely and unappreciated and cannot see how it will be possible for you to have the blessings of marriage and children or your own family. All things are possible to the Lord, and He keeps the promises He inspires His prophets to declare. Eternity is a long time. Have faith in those promises and live to be worthy of them so that in His time the Lord can make them come true in your life. With certainty, you will receive every promised blessing for which you are worthy.
Please pardon me for speaking of my precious wife, Jeanene, but we are an eternal family. She was always joyously happy, and much of it came from service to others. Even while very ill, in her morning prayer she would ask her Father in Heaven to lead her to someone she could help. That sincere supplication was answered time and again. The burdens of many were eased; their lives were brightened. She was blessed continually for being an instrument directed by the Lord.
I know what it is to love a daughter of Father in Heaven who with grace and devotion lived the full feminine splendor of her righteous womanhood. I am confident that when, in our future, I see her again beyond the veil, we will recognize that we have become even more deeply in love. We will appreciate each other even more, having spent this time separated by the veil. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.


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Mumbai…January 19, 2024…The Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC) proudly hosted the Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) Golf Tournament, an exhilarating three-day competition that unfolded from January 16th to January 18th, 2024. The tournament concluded with the Pro-Am event on January 19th, 2024 followed by a prize presentation.
After three captivating rounds, Ms. Sneha Singh emerged as the triumphant winner of the WGAI Golf Tournament. Ms. Singh's exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship shone through, solidifying her as the well-deserved champion of this esteemed event. Nishna Patel emerged as the best amateur player at the tournament. Nishna Expressed, "It is a significant platform by BPGC for women in sports and especially golf".
BPGC, known for its dedication to nurturing talent and advancing golf in the country, has consistently played a pivotal role in supporting various golfing initiatives. Mr. Hari Narayan, the Captain of BPGC, expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of women's golf in India, stating, "BPGC is proud to host this prestigious tournament that showcases the incredible talent of women golfers in our country. Our commitment lies in fostering and supporting the ongoing growth of women's golf in India. I strongly believe that all of us must rally behind women in sports, encouraging more individuals to pursue it as a profession."
Some accomplished athletes like Murali Kartik and Venkatesh Prasad were also present at the Pro-Am. Famous Cricketer Murali Kartik expressed his views, he opined, " It is a great initiative by BPGC to promote women's participation in golf. Yet there is still a long way to go for women in sports and more motivation through the audience is very critical. We need to motivate women to opt for sports as a career".
Popular Indian cricketer, Venkatesh Prasad, mentioned, "The initiative to organise WGAI tournament by BPGC is great work. We as former players are also responsible for promoting sports participation, especially for women. It is a very proud feeling to be a part of this tournament and a substantial initiative altogether".
Prominent players such as Hitaashee Bakshi, Ridhima Dilawari, Vani Kapoor, Neha Tripathi, and many others have opted to pursue golf as a profession rather than a recreational pursuit.
The WGAI Golf Tournament not only celebrates the spirit of competition but also serves as a testament to the dedication of both players and organizers in promoting the sport of golf. The tournament brought together a diverse range of participants, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the golfing community.
The success of the WGAI Golf Pro-Am Tournament was made possible by the generous support of the partners like HDFC Bank, Apexlynx, Navnit Motors, Moha, Red Beryl, Inc 5, and Brandon de Souza Management Services.
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What happens in Vegas… is Peptan proof for Rousselot
Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show brings together the suppliers and buyers that drive the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic marketplace.
Rousselot was present with its range of nutricosmetic and skin peptides, and unveiled the latest French clinical skin beauty results, documenting how its Peptan F works on the skin structure from the inside, resulting in visible anti-aging effects on the outside.
Peptide efficacy
The new French clinical study was conducted by Bordeaux-based COSderma Laboratory to reconfirm the efficiency of Peptan for skin beauty.
This was done using advanced skin assessment technologies such as laser scanning, to assess in-vivo effects of oral ingestion of fish Peptan collagen peptides versus a placebo on skin properties.
According to Rousselot, the positive results, reconfirmed the anti-aging benefits of Peptan F.
Peptan are type-I collagen peptides and have the same amino-acid content as that found in human bones and skin.
It is a high purity, natural bioactive ingredient containing more than 97 percent protein, with no fat or carbohydrates, and is supplied in a form that is easy to use and digest, as shown by scientific analysis.
Peptan is also Kosher and Halal certified and has earned Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) status in the USA.
Facility expansion
The clinical study was not the only Peptan-related news announced at the Vegas event last month.
Due to demand, the French firm provided studies and announced it will open a new Peptan B manufacturing facility.
"Based upon demand for information and demand for increased production, Rousselot provided detailed information on studies and has expanded its global production adding a new state-of-the-art Peptan facility to its plant at Amparo, Brazil," says a company statement.
This facility will operate alongside the Peptan F (fish) and Peptan P (porcine) manufacturing operations in Angoulême, France.


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Fireworks and Homeowners Insurance
Fireworks and Homeowners Insurance
If one had to guess the busiest day of the year for fires, the Fourth of July would be a good guess. Fireworks would be the likely culprit, especially those used by amateurs who may delve into pyrotechnic use but once a year. Annually, over 18,000 fires are said to be started by fireworks and fires aren't the only issue. Fireworks related injuries account for nearly 13,000 emergency room visits each year.
While we may enjoy the festive atmosphere and comradery of a neighborhood fireworks display, the questions you should be asking is if your homeowners' insurance policy would cover injuries or the damage to a home fireworks may cause? The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no.
If fireworks are legal in the state in which they are being set off, the answer is mostly yes. That is, of course, unless the fireworks were being intentionally shot at a structure or another person.
Here are some examples.
You shoot off a firework and it damages your neighbor's home. You may be covered under your liability coverage.
You injure yourself when setting off fireworks. Your homeowners' insurance would not pay as this would fall under your health insurance.
Fireworks you set off land on your roof, causing a fire and damage. You may be covered under the fire provisions of your policy.
A friend is injured in your yard from fireworks set off. Their medical payments may be covered under your liability protection.
When fireworks are being set off illegally, it is a game-changer. Most policies have provisions that will not cover damage to a homeowners home as the result of illegal acts.
Of course, each policy has a set of limits and exclusions and you should check yours to see if fireworks are among them. If you have questions, please feel free to contact one of our independent insurance agents. Our agents can also help you determine if you have outgrown your homeowners' insurance policy. As independent agents, they have the ability to 'shop around" between different companies searching for the best coverage for your situation at a price you can feel comfortable with. Of course, they are also here when you have questions or need assistance with a claim. For your no-obligation homeowners' insurance quote, contact us today.


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If the builder goes bankrupt after exchange of contracts and prior to completion your monies should be protected as long as the builder is an NHBC member
You should know- This information is for new-build private homes only
- If the builder is a member of the National House Building Council (NHBC) then you should be covered for defects discovered for the first 10 years after the homes completion.
- During years one and two after completion, the builder is responsible for any repairs; from years three to 10 you are covered by an insurance policy provided by the NHBC.
- Use Resolver to keep a complete record of all your communications with your builder or the NHBC.
Most owners of brand new homes find there are snags with the properties they move into that require action. These are often quick and simple issues that can be swiftly addressed with your builder.
This information is based on new build private homes, up to 10 years after the home was built. All new homes have to meet a minimum standard called Building Control.
The main scheme for guaranteeing new builds is the National House Building Council (NHBC). All members of NHBC have to meet a minimum set of standards that is enforced to ensure the quality of homes built by their members.
The scheme operates the Buildmark scheme, which covers all homes built by its members for 10 years.
NHBC Exclusions
NHBC is unable to assist with such as financial disputes or contractual issues. The NHBC is there to assist with building defect issues.
In addition these are outside of the NHBC scope:
- Amendments or extensions to the property
- Damage caused by storms
- Accidental or negligent damage
- Abuse of the property or its appliances
Looking after your home
In order to keep a warranty valid, you will need to keep up a regular maintenance programme to protect your home.
Remember that any warranty will not cover damage caused by extreme weather such as storms. However, if damage from extreme weather was caused by a property defect then it is reasonable that any damages caused should be covered as part of your warranty.
New home typical issues
A new home can suffer from a number of settling in issues and these should not cause any concerns. These include:
- Dry out: during the first few months as the property dries out you may find fine cracks in plaster and woodwork.
- White marks: if external brickwork becomes covered in white marks do not worry this is called efflorescence. This is salts within bricks drying on the surface as moisture in the bricks dry out
- Condensation: you may find that your home suffers from condensation as the building dries out
Issues from completion to the end of year two
In the first two years after the home is completed you should go to the builder who is responsible for putting right any defects. If the issue cannot be resolved then the NHBC can provide a dispute resolution service.
They will contact the builder and determine if they are willing to complete the works or if there is a dispute. If there is a dispute then a NHBC Claims Investigator will meet with you and the builder at the property to try and resolve the dispute.
After the meeting the NHBC will aim to issue a report within four days that details its recommendations and timescales for any remedial works to be completion, if remedial works are applicable.
If the works are not completed within the defined timescales then the NHBC can arrange for contractors to complete the works.
If you agree with the outcome of the report then you can look at taking other remedial action such as arbitration or court action.
Issues from years three to 10
After the end of year two the NHBC provides an insurance policy to deal with any defects. As part of the process ensure you keep your NHBC certificate in a safe place.
You should contact the NHBC with any issues during this period. The NHBC has a minimum claim value. As long as your claim is accepted and is above the minimum value you will not have to pay any additional charges for the remedial work.
The minimum value of the claim is set out in your NHBC certificate.
Complaint about the NHBC
If you have a claim about the NHBC then you can escalate your issue to the Consumer Affairs team, they will investigate and report back within 20 days. If they cannot complete the report within 20 days they will give guidance as to why not and when they intend to deliver the feedback.
Unresolved claims & complaints
If your issue is not resolved after eight weeks, you can take your case for independent assessment by the Financial Ombudsman Service. As the NHBC policy is an insurance policy, any unresolved case can be taken to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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