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New Labor Union Launched in Seychelles, Alain St Ange it's First President
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – Octobre 8, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Alain Saint Ange said "Analysing who are the people who stand behind politicians, investors, corporations and the economy; It is the working people. Many are employed and some venture out by becoming what is today simply called the self-employed workers. It is a fact that the Government of the day can propose a new regulation that can better the lives of all its citizens, inclusive of every worker, the self-employed and the business community, as and when they feel the need to do so arises. The Opposition in the Seychelles National Assembly can, on their part, propose a Private Members Bill if and when they feel there is the need to bring about better conditions for the citizens, inclusive of every worker, the self-employed and the business community, of the country. They have successfully shown that for the Offshore Sector, their Private Members Bill was duly assented to by the Head of State.
Recently the Stevedore Workers took action in their own hands when they felt their working conditions were not acceptable anymore. Fishing Boat Owners also stood outside the National Assembly to make the case for grievances they had.
Workers and the Self-Employed have been seeking a Non-Politically Affiliated Organisation to be by their side.They felt that an Independent Labor Union was needed to assure them that those with political or economic power are not allowed to unduly ignore their rights, aspirations and necessities. The call for a Labor Union was made."
The "Seychelles Labor Union" (SLU) is born following a meeting of a group of workers at the Savoy Hotel on Wednesday the 4th October 2017. It was at 1700hours when a group of workers and also members of the self-employed community gathered at the Savoy Hotel to be counted as founding members for a new Trade Union in Seychelles. They came from all professions and from diverse employment groups. From teachers to health workers, from stevedore workers to landscape gardeners, to musicians and entertainers, office workers, taxi drivers, truck drivers and shop owners were all present.
It was Alain St.Ange, Paul Chow, Bernard Port-Louis and Peter Sinon who opened the meeting with short addresses to explain broad objectives and the reasons for the creation of a politically independent Union. Recognise, Respect and Remunerate workers equals a Responsible workforce was the theme discussed and adopted as the motto of the SLU.
It was Alain St.Ange, Paul Chow, Bernard Port-Louis and Peter Sinon who opened the meeting with short addresses to explain broad objectives and the reasons for the creation of a politically independent Union. Recognise, Respect and Remunerate workers equals a Responsible workforce was the theme discussed and adopted as the motto of the SLU.
Various exchanges and Q&A were addressed
Political Independence: The history of Trade Unions in Seychelles has thus far been a strong liaison between the Unions and Political parties. SLU makes a new departure as the very first independent Trade Union in this new era. Peter Sinon informed the founding members of his resignation as a Central Committee Member of Parti Lepep for the district of Au Cap to ensure the independence of the leadership of the Union.
Partnerships & Solidarity: SLU declared its willingness to liaise, cooperate with all like-minded institutions that have to do with the welfare and working conditions and environment of the Seychelles workforce. Solidarity for a strong and effective collective bargaining of the workforce is key for success.
Communication, Awareness and Information sharing: were deemed as critical factors of success and for member/workers education. Thus a monthly SLU Newsletter will be launched.
Membership Contribution: It was agreed that membership contribution of the Union will be SCR25 per month. However, if one choses to pay an annual contribution he/she will benefit from a two month discount and rather than SCR300 they will only pay SCR250.
On the question of the operating location of the Union. Members were assured that it will be in Victoria and soon the specific office space will be confirmed.
Election of Office Bearers of the Seychelles Labor Union
The following office bearers with designated responsibilities were elected and nine Executive Committee Members were also duly nominated and subsequently elected by show of hand by all present. This founding group of elected officials will be revisited at the next meeting in December when SLU will be opting to have Executive Committee Members to represent the different groups of workers and the self-employed.
The complete Executive Committee of the SLU comprises of the following:
– A. St.Ange President
– H. Anthony Vice – President
– P. Sinon Secretary General
– C. Savy Treasurer
– M-F Marie Secretary
Executive Committee Members:
B. Port-Louis
S. Sultan
D. Nancy
S. Ademe
G. Sopha
D. Hoareau
E. De Stefani
A. Poussou
A. Adonis
Alain St.Ange explained that the Seychelles Labor Union (SLU) will work for the betterment of working conditions as well as working to ensure the right conditions to work for those who are employing workers and venturing as self-employed entrepreneurs. The SLU will be working to be associated with other important Trade Unions of the World to benefit from their experience and support.
Alain St.Ange emphasised that the SLU makes a new departure as the very first Independent Trade Union and is not affiliated with party politics as he congratulated the movement's founding members present coming from across the political divide for being present. Today the Government of the day can propose a new regulation that can better the lives of Seychellois who are employed and also for those who venture out by being what is today called the self-employed. The Opposition in the Seychelles National Assembly can also, on their part, propose a Private Members Bill if and when they feel there is the need to bring about better conditions for the citizens of the country. This they have successfully shown can be done when they took up the issue for the Offshore Sector and their Private Members Bill was duly assented to by the Head of State.
Manta Rays in the Seychelles
As the winds of the Southeast monsoon start to ease around the Seychelles, manta ray sightings are being reported at many of the surrounding islands. On Denis Island, divers and the resident fishing crew have been spotting a few rays feeding in the shallows since late August. The team on D'Arros has also witnessed multiple spectacular congregations recently.
Globally, there are two species of manta ray; the Giant manta (Manta birostris), and a smaller species, the Reef manta (Manta alfredi). The Reef manta is most common in the Indian Ocean, including around the Seychelles. Reef mantas are Red Listed under the IUCN as "Vulnerable. This is mainly due to the species being exploited by Asian markets for their gill rakers for their use in traditional Chinese medicine. Fortunately, in Seychelles, there is no manta trade to Asia, thus the fishery is practically non-existent.
Manta rays, like most elasmobranchs, have an extremely slow reproductive rate, making them quite vulnerable to over-exploitation. They start maturing at around 15-20 years of age and producing one pup every one to three (or even more) years.
The Manta Trust is a UK-based charity that was formed in 2011 to investigate global movement patterns, feeding ecology and the demography of manta rays. The work that they do will help scientists gain a better understanding of the health and size of the manta population, as well their movement patterns through the Seychelles archipelago. The Trust also constantly seeks the help from the general public to assist with their efforts through photo submissions. Individual mantas can be identified through the unique pigmentation patterns on the ventral side of their bodies and it is relatively easy to collect ID photos of them by free-diving down facing their front side as they approach and snap a photo as they swim overhead.
The Trust is also very engaging with the public. The team will happily provide you with information on your personal encounter with a manta. They reply to each submission with details of the history of the manta ray that was photographed which includes information such as: the name of the manta, its ID number, its gender, its size, and where and when it has been sighted before. If you happen to spot a manta ray that has not been previously recorded, you can also have the privilege of choosing its name.
So the next time you are diving in Seychelles, or anywhere else in the world, be sure to keep an eye out for these gentle giants and have your camera ready. You can contribute directly to the research and conservation of manta rays by submitting your images and sighting encounters through the Manta Trusts online submission form. Alternatively, you can email your images to email@example.com.
Seychelles says thank you to Alain St.Ange
World Tourism Day is celebrated in Seychelles with a grand Seychelles Ball where the tourism industry comes out in numbers to join the public sector in the event of the year. For an island so dependent on their tourism industry, the annual Seychelles Ball is a night that continues to attract everyone who believes in tourism and those who are not shy to say they are part of that industry that has become the pillar of their island's economy. The Tourism Ball provides that unique opportunity for stakeholders in the industry to network and socialize in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Minister Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine and Sherin Francis, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board addressed the packed Ball Room at the Eden Bleu Hotel and used the evening to say thank you to the private sector trade for their support and togetherness.
It was at this 2017 Seychelles Ball that Alain St.Ange, the former Minister for Tourism and Culture & Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine received a certificate of recognition for the contribution he has made while leading this primary sector of the economy and also for his continued contribution towards the betterment of this industry.
The Certificate of Recognition says:- "The Seychelles Tourism Board proudly recognises Mr Alain St.Ange for his valuable contribution to Seychelles' Tourism Industry as Seychelles Tourism Board Director of Marketing and Chief Executive Officer and as Seychelles Minister of Tourism".
It was Minister Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, the new Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles who presented former Minister Alain St.Ange with his Certificate of Recognition.
This year was also the opportunity to add more names on the Tourism Pioneer Wall at the island's Tourism Academy. Four names from the new era Sir James Mancham, founding President of the islands and the man credited to have launched tourism as an industry for Seychelles, Louis D'Offay the longtime Chairman of the Seychelles Hospitality & Tourism Association and Owner of the L'Archipel Hotel of Praslin, Maryse Eichler of Seychelles Hotels and the first head of the island's Tourism School, Zita Monthy of Carefree GuestHouse joined Adrien Michel, John de Matta Mascarenhas, Richard Mancham and Raymonde Delorie on the island's Tourism Pioneer Wall.
Family members of Sir James Mancham, Mr Louis DOffay, Mrs Maryse Eichler and Mrs Zita Monthy were presented with a certificate recognising them as tourism pioneers and all of the eight names will now be featured at the Tourism Pioneers Park.
The park located next to the Seychelles Tourism Academy at La Misere has been designated to honour and recognise individuals who have served the tourism industry with passion and have played a pivotal role in strengthening this industry which is today the pillar of our economy. The park was opened on September 26, 2015, by the former president James Michel and the first eight pioneers were unveiled on September 27, 2016. The honouring of individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry will now feature as an annual activity as part of Tourism Week.
Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister is today the Deputy Secretary General of FORSEAA (Forum of Small Medium Economic AFRICA ASEAN) based in Jakarta Indonesia, listed as a Consultant for TMN (Travel Marketing Network) in New York USA, Co-Chair of the SUNx (Strong Universal Network) Organisation in London UK, Vice President & Founding Member of ICTP (International Coalition of Tourism Partners), Consultant to PMAESA (Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa) based in Mombassa Kenya, CIOA ( Cruise Indian Ocean Association) based in Durban South Africa and for Cruise Africa.
Travelindex Endorsed as World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Member
Travelindex is one body that has been republishing the weekly Saint Ange Tourism Report and from the Seychelles Alain St.Ange says that he is happy to see that the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has officially approved Travelindex affiliate membership application, adding to a group whose members include such prestigious institutions as CNN, World Tourism Forum Lucerne, Club Med, European Travel Commission, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Hong Kong Tourism Board, Amadeus, George Washington University, Colorado State University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – School of Hotel and Tourism Management (HTM).
The Travelindex application for UNWTO Affiliate Membership has been approved by the Executive Council at its 106th session, and has been ratified at the 22nd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly held in September 2017 in Chengdu, China. The UNWTO Affiliate Members Programme recognizes the great potential in collaborating with organizations in generating global sustainable wealth through enhanced tourism knowledge, ethical and responsible principles and joint initiatives.
"We're truly honored to have been approved as a UNWTO Affiliate Member and to become part of an incredible array of passionate organizations, destinations, NGOs and educational institutions all committed to the UNWTO Mission of promoting responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism." said Mr Bernard Metzger, Founder of Travelindex.
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Seychelles – India Day Celebrations 2017
Congratulations to Ramu Pillay, the Chairman of the Indian Association of Seychelles and his Committee Members for another great edition of the Seychelles-Indian Day Celebrations. Everyone who believes in the diversity that makes Seychelles what it is today were present over the three days of rich colourful experience. Vice President Vincent Meriton was present at the Official Opening Ceremony and this echoed a positive message that Seychelles embraces its diversity.
Tourism, Culture & Environment Ministers were also present and the Tourism Minister pledged continuous support for the annual event. The fifth edition of the annual Seychelles-India Day Celebrations kicked off on Friday October 6 and it transported the Seychelles capital of Victoria across the Indian Ocean and into the heart of India. The three-day event was filled with singing, dancing, flavoursome Indian cuisine and vibrant colours.
The event is a collaborative effort between the Indian High Commission, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Tourism Ministry, Seychelles Tourism Board, the Seychelles India Day Committee, the Indian Association, among others. Representatives of these stakeholders met with the media on Thursday to highlight the main activities that would be featured this year. This was during a press conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, at Botanical House, Mont Fleuri.
The theme chosen for this year is: Incredible India in Paradise
The Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, Mitcy Larue said on top of cultural events, the organisers have also added more sports activities, including a mini-marathon and badminton tournament. There was also a special chess event, with the participation of Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. Mr Anand who dominated the world of chess for six years from 2007 to 2013, took part in a speedy chess competition against 18 Seychellois chess players at the ex-national assembly hall, at the National Library on Saturday.
Minister Mitcy Larue said: "This was a good opportunity for the youths to take part in a competition alongside the grandmaster."
Another innovative event this year is the inauguration of what has been dubbed the India Diversity Garden located at the Botanical garden.
The Seychelles Creole nation of around 93,000 people today, is primarily made up of the descendants of five groups: French, British, African, Chinese and Indian settlers. It was with the aim of celebrating the island nations Indian heritage that the first Seychelles India Day was initiated in 2013, as a collaboration between the Indian Association of Seychelles and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Five years on, Ambassador Maurice Loustau-Lalanne pledged the tourism ministry's continuous support for the annual event, adding that the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations has also contributed to raising awareness about the island nation as a tourist destination.
"The event brings artists, different performers to Seychelles and when they go back they become our best marketing agents … I attach a lot of the success of the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations to the visitor numbers that we have from India, which has recorded a significant increase in recent years," said Mr Loustau-Lalanne
"We will continue to support the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations and if it requires that we put additional flights eventually because of its success, to Bombay through Air Seychelles, we shall do it," he added.
She also announced that new dates have been proposed for the next Seychelles India Day in 2018, as the current dates in October clash with preparations for the Creole Festival. The 2018 edition of the event is therefore expected to be held on July 28, 29 and 30. The new dates which is a fortnight before Indias Independence Day celebrations, was welcomed by both Minister Loustau-Lalanne and the Indian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Dr Ausaf Sayeed, who also reiterated the Indian governments support towards the event and towards promoting bilateral ties between the two countries. Dr Sayeed said: "We attach great importance to strengthening our cultural ties with Seychelles and we already have a memorandum of understanding and actually a cultural agreement with Seychelles and we are soon working towards a cultural exchange programme for the year 2018 and 2019, where lots of bilateral activities will be brought in."
The Fun and Food fair set by and held in the car park of the Stad Popiler remains a key activity. The fair which opened on Friday morning, will remained open until Saturday.
The official inauguration of the event itself was held at the International Conference Centre on Friday evening.
Indian celebrity singers, dancers, choreographers performed again at this year's Seychelles-India Day Celebrations.
Seychelles – Indian Day Celebrations how it all started
It all started in 2013 when a group of patriotic Seychelles with respect for the islands diversity conceived the idea that the islands needed to celebrate the five branches that makes the Creole People of Seychellois who they are today.
Alain St.Ange chaired the meeting as the then Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture alongside Benjamine Rose, the PS for Culture and Elsia Grandcourt, the CEO of the Tourism Board, and it was agreed that a Seychelles – Indian Day Celebrations would recognise the part played by the Seychellois of Indian Origin to make Seychelles the successful country it has become.
The Indian Association of Seychelles and the Indian High Commission were also on board and the project was seen as one for the Country and the celebrations would then become listed as one of the Seychelles National Events alongside FetAfrik, Seychelles – China Day Celebrations, the Commonwealth Day and La Francophonie and prepare the celebrations of what the islands are today with the celebrations that unite everyone together and that is the Seychelles Festival Kreol.
The 2013 Seychelles – India Day Celebrations was recorded by the International Press as "Seychelles islands welcome glitzy and glamorous Bollywood stars".
The press wrote:- "After taking Europe by storm in their mission to mark the 100 years of Bollywood, cinema high profiles of the Indian film and music industry touched down on Seychelles islands for the first edition of the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations.
Once Emirates Airlines landed at Seychelles International Airport, the 23 Bollywood mainstream actors, actresses, singers, flautist, and percussionist disembarked in true show-business star fashion. Never before has Seychelles International Airport hosted such a large group of the finest from the Indian entertainment world.
The star of the moment was Ranganathan Madhavan, the guest of honor of the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations. Madhavan, ranked among the top ten Indian actors, will join Terrence Lewis, the ace Indian choreographer, and other Bollywood stars in an open air gala evening – flooding the town of Victoria with Indian tunes.
He said that he is thrilled to be in Seychelles.
"Its the first time that I come to Seychelles, and its surely a fascinating experience to be here not only for the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations, but also that of being the guest of honor of this first Seychelles-India Day Celebrations. The beauty of the Indian Ocean will surely be an inspiration for my future films."
Aakriti Kakkar, another knock-out Bollywood vocalist, walked her way down the plane – the ultimate depiction of the modern Indian super star.
"I am proud to represent my country for the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations. Seychelles is an island of un-touched beauty, and I am looking forward to discover the Island," said Aakriti Kakkar.
Sivamani, Indian top percussionist, brings to Seychelles his own fusion of drumming, of which he gave an impromptu session to the media interviewing the celebrities at the VIP Lounge at the Seychelles International Airport.
For the red carpet event at the first edition of the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations, celebrities Aakriti Kakkar, Shazahn Padamsee, Anjana Sukhani, Miss India Universe Ushoni Sen, actor Madhavan, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will be dressed by New Delhi-based designer collections by Mayyur Girota. Mayyur Girota is the official designer of the Seychelles-India Day Celebrations.
"I will give different looks to all celebrities. Anjana will be wearing a chikan lehenga with choli while Shazahn will be dressed in a cocktail sari."
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, and Benjamine Rose, Principal Secretary for Culture, were both at the Seychelles International Airport to welcome the Bollywood celebrities. Minister St.Ange said, "Today I am proud that Seychelles-India Day has come into fruition."
It was at this first Seychelles – India Day Celebrations that the Top Indian percussionist Sivamani enthralled the Seychellois public.
This was in October 2013 and India's top percussionist, Sivamani, was flown in to lift the heartbeat of Seychelles through an enthralling performance. He represented India as part of a celebrity-studded, 50+ Indian team, in Seychelles to celebrate the first ever Seychelles-India Day. "Seychelles-India Day is a 3-day extravaganza to showcase Indian talent and culture. Sivamanis performance was a high-energy bugle call to this most important event in the relationship between Indians and Seychellois," said Indian High Commissioner Thanglura Darlong.
Siva, as he is fondly called by his fans and peers, is a rare phenomenon in the world of music. Known to create magic with just about any instrument or flat surface, his audience has crossed the boundaries of usual classical music, getting just about anyone foot-tapping to his beats. Schooled in both Carnatic rhythmic tradition and western jazz instruments, Siva is truly a world-class percussionist. Siva has played the world over with some of the best international artists and is also a part of world music outfits like the Zakir Hussain World Drum Ensemble, and a most important member of the great maestro AR Rehmans troupe.
The Seychelles India Day Celebration Committee and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, in close collaboration with the Indian High Commission and local business houses, promised an annual celebration to mark one of the five historical branches that makes the Seychellois the people they are today.
"I have been able to serve Seychelles as Minister for Tourism and Culture and later as Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine and with the Team at Culture and Tourism put into place events that should continue to bring more unity in the Islands.
Alain St.Ange is quoted for these famous lyrics by John Lennon at the opening of an edition of the Carnaval International de Victoria "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, And the world will live as one" I was sure that dreaming of UNITY will promote respect and bring about a climate where democracy will be the guiding principle.
Club Liberté Casino of Seychelles
Club Liberté has recently welcomed aboard a new General Manager – Mr. Michel Claeys. It was interesting to see the new General Manager who has a name in the casino business. Michel has voyaged all around the globe driving the entertainment business to accomplishment in numerous countries.
Club Liberté team was eager to get on board such a capable professional, who joined the group toward the end of September. Michel Claeys explains "My professional career in the casino business started 40 years ago and like most of us started as a dealer or croupier in Belgium – then moved away to obtain my British Gaming License in Cardiff and Manchester , other countries followed suit very quickly such as Holland, France , Romania, Turkey , Egypt, Lebanon , Morocco , Canada, North Cyprus. I have a world wide excellent reputation in the the mysterious world of gaming and I am constantly in demand for my advice, expertise and knowledge.
I feel very positive that I can highly contribute to the Club Liberté Casino of Seychelles and to the tourism industry in general if the islands.
I am a very approachable person with good communication and social skills – so come and meet me – you will not be disappointed"
In spite of being a leader in such a sphere of business as night entertainment, Michel is a family man, who welcomed his newly born daughter 1 year ago.
"It will be one year since the night Club Liberté opened its doors on 28th of October last year and we want to accomplish something unique for this occasion"says Michel. Club Liberté team has experienced numerous thoughts on special occasion and affirmations to their loyal visitors and chose the idea of being valuable to all the public of the Seychelles. Club Liberté is proposing to blend in with an association in Seychelles and coordinate by all methods in showcasing introduction, fascination of sources and gift of materials or fund raising against drug enslavement. "We have met with the pioneers of this association and acknowledged how grave the issue is and how much power is required keeping in mind the end goal to unravel this" says Irina Etienne, marketing manager of Club Liberté.
Irina Etienne went on to say that it was with this goal that will be the best step forward of Club Liberté`s public life as it enters its second year of operation.
Club Liberté is in the new chapter of its improvement and numerous new surprises are set up to its customers for the coming Festival Creole, Christmas & New Year's Eve and many other worldwide and local events.
This latest appointment highlights their continued expansion and ongoing commitment to develop the services they offer to growing client base, as well as career opportunities for team members.
Managing Director of Club Liberté Jake Waller on his part said:- "The quality of our services is defined by our people, and Club Liberté is committed to attracting candidates of the highest caliber to lead the business. Michels appointment exemplifies this commitment; he brings a huge amount of valuable experience and expertise to the company and is the perfect person to lead this business into its next exciting chapter of growth".


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Today, my cute crafty contributing friend, Cassie from Hi Sugarplum, is here to share how she prettied up her workspace in a super simple and darling way!
Hello everyone!! I hope you're having a fabulous start to the New Year, and riding the organizational wave that always comes in January! Don't you love that resolute feeling to get your house under control? I've been taking advantage of my new-found motivation while it lasts, starting with our bathroom cabinets.
But the organizational bug isn't the only thing biting. After a holiday filled with family and friends, I'm reminded just how important these people are to me. And no matter how busy our lives get, I want them to always feel like a priority. These are the days of texts, e-cards and an overload of emoticons, but nothing beats receiving a good old-fashioned note in the mail; full of love, personality and thoughtfulness.
And since it's Home Office month around these parts, I decided to create a cheery little desk nook, stocked with all the essentials.
My day-job confines me to a computer, in a gray and window-less cubicle. So I wanted a space at home that was bright, cheerful, and full of all my favorite colorful supplies. Since I'm an incurable diy-er, of course I decided to create my own accessories! Lucite has been the rage in home decor for awhile, but inexpensive acrylic gives the same look for a much lower price tag. You can find them at most office supply stores, Target, WalMart, and sometimes even the Dollar Store. Don't overlook the Bathroom and Kitchen departments when looking for office supplies...this is actually a Cosmetic Organizer. The other is a Letter Sorter...both from The Container Store.
First I covered the bottoms with zig-zag washi tape, giving it a chevron look.
Then wrapped a few strips of striped tape in coordinating colors around the sides. It removes easily, so when I'm ready for a change or new color palette, it'll be easy-breezy!
Is it just my Southern roots, or is everything cuter with a monogram? I picked up these little wood letters at the craft store, and gave them a few coats of paint.
After super-glueing them to the front, I've got the cutest office caddy, created just for me!
I love the peek of chevron through the clear acrylic.
Filled with all my favorites, I've got everything at my fingertips in my own little corner (kind of like my daughter's Craft & Reading Corner!) This spot has quickly become my sanctuary for writing notes, filling out paperwork, brainstorming blog ideas, and tracking the family calendar.
My {DIY}Confetti Vase pretty much follows me around the house...I love having it nearby when I'm working!
I have a weakness for cute notecards, and the dollar bins at Target and Michaels never disappoint.
We live for Before & Afters, right?! These plain, inexpensive organizers made quite the transformation...and it only cost a few dollars!
This corner of our Family Room is my pride and joy, since it used to be a wet bar, and the walls were orange...then I made the chunky desktop and distressed shelves myself! You've come a long way, baby!
Have you jazzed up any office supplies lately? Is there anything nicer than receiving an actual note in the mail? Thanks for having me, and I'll see you next time!

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A new study seeks to answer a longstanding chicken-or-egg question: do infertility treatments raise the risk of birth defects, or is the risk linked to infertility itself?
Researchers suggest both factors may be at play, depending on the type of infertility treatment used. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, a commonly used technique that mixes egg and sperm in a dish before transferring fertilized embryos to the mother, was not associated with a higher risk of birth defects, once other risk factors like mothers' age and smoking were taken into consideration.
However, another technique in which sperm is directly injected into the egg — intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI — was associated with an increased risk of birth defects, as was home use of an ovulation stimulation medication.
(MORE: Does Your Sperm Need a Diet? Fatty Foods Linked to Poor Sperm Quality)
The study, which was published online by the New England Journal of Medicine, looked at the outcomes of 308,974 births in Southern Australia, including 6,163 involving fertility treatments or assisted reproductive techniques. The sample included the overwhelming majority (99.99%) of children born using assisted reproductive techniques in the region between 1986 and 2002. Overall, 8.3% of children born using assisted conception had some type of birth defect, compared with 5.8% of those conceived naturally.
But when researchers controlled for other factors that could increase birth defect risks, they found that IVF was not associated with greater odds. In contrast, ICSI was associated with a 57% increased risk. Researchers could not confirm, however, how much of the problem was linked to the technique — it could be that the extra handling of egg and sperm may result in damage to the cells — and how much was due to the male infertility that typically leads to its use. ICSI helps sperm that are unable to fertilize an egg on their own.
Further, since ICSI techniques have improved tremendously in the last 10 years, it's also not known whether the same results would be found today.
(MORE: Studies Link Infertility Treatments to Autism)
The largest increase in risk was associated with home use of a drug called clomiphene citrate (Clomid) to stimulate egg production. Clomid, which is far less expensive than IVF and ICSI, is often the first treatment attempted by women facing infertility. However, when used without adequate medical supervision, it was associated with a 300% greater risk of birth defects. That's because if Clomid dosing is not timed correctly, the developing child can be exposed to it, which can cause defects.
The study also found that frozen embryos created through IVF were less likely to result in babies with birth defects than those implanted immediately, before freezing. That sounds strange but probably results from the fact that embryos that survive freezing are more likely to be healthy.
The researchers conclude:
Although the large majority of births resulting from assisted conception were free of birth defects, treatment with assisted reproductive techniques was associated with an increased risk of birth defects, including cerebral palsy, as compared with spontaneous conception. In the case of ICSI, but not IVF, the increased risk of birth defects persisted after adjusting for maternal age and several other risk factors. Although we cannot rule out the possibility that other patient factors contribute or explain the observed associations, our findings can help provide guidance in counseling patients who are considering treatment for infertility.
(MORE: I'll Take a Sperm Test, to Go: First At-Home Male-Infertility Test Debuts)
Overall, experts not involved in the study supported its methods and found its results reassuring. Dr. Avner Hershlag of the Center for Human Reproduction at North Shore University in New York told WebMD: "It's reassuring for the most part and scientifically done the right way."
Dr. Joe Leigh Simpson, president-elect of the International Federation of Fertility, said in a statement, "This study largely confirms what we already know, that there is a slightly increased risk of problems in children conceived via assisted conception," the Los Angeles Times reports. However, the study authors note that the vast majority of babies are born healthy.
Maia Szalavitz is a health writer at TIME.com. Find her on Twitter at @maiasz. You can also continue the discussion on TIME Healthland's Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIMEHealthland.


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What is Kundalini? (The Cosmic Shakti)
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Symptoms of Kundalini awakening
Siddha Yoga: Most effective and simplest of all yogas
125,000 types of spiritual experiences (Kriyas)
Siddha Yoga: 3 Methods of awakening: Shaktipat, Meditation & Self-Awakening
4 Stages of Siddha Yogi - Initial stage to Bliss state (Nirvana or Sat-Chit-Ananda)
Real life: Divine Experiences after awakening
This page has links to some incredible videos about Kriya, Kundalini Shaktipat initiation, Kundalini awakening experiences and Pranic movements (called Kriya.)
try to understand the scientific process behind 125,000 types of Kriyas or Spiritual experiences
that can happen to Sadhak, before watching Kundalini Kriya videos below
Kriya: Understand the science - of spontaneous movements of Kundalini awakening
Kriya is Sanskrit world meaning "action, movements or effort" and Prana is the Sanskrit word for vital energy. Kriya (Pranic movements) are the foundation of Siddha Yoga. The people (in videos below) are experiencing release of
Kundalini Shakti
and the spontaneous Kriya Yoga associated with Kundalini initiation.
This phenomena is universal and occurs all the times and all the places when Kundalini is awakened. These are the Kriyas or Pranic movements. Kriyas are spontaneous movements resulting from the
awakening of Kundalini
as this intense energy moves through 72,000 nadis and clears our physiological blocks; This process continues for several years after the Kundalini awakening....read more at
Symptoms of Kundalini Awakening
Often during Kundalini awakening and for several years thereafter the seeker will experience spontaneous movements that can be subtle, mysterious and very uncommon. Think of it as Cosmic energy that kicks in as soon as the seeker sits down for meditation after Shaktipat initiation. It is very important to understand that this is JUST a "purification and correction" process (initiated by Kundalini awakening) that should eventually disappear (possibly after several years or decades of practice).
These motions will resemble spasms and jerks of varying frequency and introduce fear into the mind of seeker who is experiencing this (and especially their loved ones who aren't prepared and knowledgeable enough to understand the reasons behind these movements.) It is expected of people lacking the knowledge of Kundalini to take a negative view towards Kundalini Kriya.
The frequency and intensity of the Pranic movements or kriyas will vary from person to person. The kriyas will come and go and are not to be feared.
Kundalini is never harmful but some Shaktipat Guru sure can be!
Kundalini is never harmful (if the initiation is given by an
ABLE Shaktipat Guru
). Any discomfort it may bring will be temporary, and for your own good eventually.
At the same time it should be remembered that there are many Quack Gurus available on the internet these days. Not all of them are genuine. It is true, even an inexperienced or fake Shaktipat Guru can awaken your Kundalini.
Kundalini initiated by inexperienced or
fake Shaktipat Gurus
Not because Kundalini is harmful but because the fake Shaktipat Gurus do not carry ability to moderate "overflow" of Kundalini Shakti when it happens in some seekers.
Stay away from FAKE Gurus. Ponder millions of times before choosing a Shaktipat Guru.
Trash every Guru that charges money for Shaktipat Deeksha. Divine knowledge and blessings are ALWAYS free. Those Gurus that charge money for Divine blessings are like quack doctors that have only partial knowledge about the power of Kundalini and Shaktipat. Following page may help in your search for an able
Shaktipat Guru
Kriya: They are neither "God's power" nor "Possession by Ghosts" - Kriya are Cosmic Science
Many people (that do not have any knowledge about Kundalini) categorize these as "God's power" while some call this "being possessed by Ghosts" and most of the people will tell you that this is a fake show.
Believe me, this is none of these. What you see in the videos below is an absolutely scientific process of that cosmic power called "Kundalini" in action.
It should also be noted that these people (having Kriya) are no different than other ordinary people (who do not experience the Kriya.) They may be (or may not be) one step ahead of those that do not follow the path of Siddha Yoga. Nothing great about it. There is high possibility that there are many people in this world that are way advanced in Divinity than the initiated people in the videos below.
Kundalini is like a Nuclear weapon provided to you in your divine battle.
You need to learn and master this weapon in order to win the ultimate war (with your mind) to attain the goal of Self-Realizion.
The Kriyas are natural process in the path of Siddha Kundalini Yoga. Don't give too much importance to these Kriyas because they must stop at some point of time as individual's
spiritual body or Pranik Kosha
Subtle Body (Linga Sharira) and Causal body (Karana Sharira)
get purified.
It is very important to understand that the Kundalini is the reflection of universal cosmic energy (call it
's energy) that has ability of creation itself. Kundalini is an incredibly powerful store of psychic energy and it can be called as energetic intelligence or cosmic consciousness. Kundalini knows what is required to be done to you better than you know it. (this is the reason why Kundalini Yoga is
Supreme Yoga
and much simpler than the Hatha yoga)...read more at
Kundalini FAQ
Kriya are the effort by kundalini to cleanse seekers system (physical as well as spiritual). Therefore, while most of the seekers will have kriyas to some extent, it is not necessary that everyone will have the kriyas. All depends on the spiritual level of an individual, their past karma impressions and the consistency of efforts. Some seekers may NOT have any Kriyas but their progress will still continue, same as those who are having Kriya. In short, understand the Kriya and ignore them.
Here are some of the Videos that show the Kriya in action. DO NOT feel surprised after watching these clips. These are very natural processes and you shall notice they are so different in case of each individual. I have practiced
Siddha Yoga (or Kundalini Yoga)
for over 25 years and I have experienced some of these during my meditation and I still continue to do so.
Last but not the least: Having Kriya is just the start of spiritual journey. Most of the people leave (stop) this journey somewhere on their way because of lack of spiritual interest or scientific knowledge about the Kriya and the path of Siddha Yoga. Only one in tens of thousands reach the ultimate Goal - Self-Realization.
Infinite power of Kundalini - The follower does not get any of those powers
Even though Kundalini is powerful, she will never hand that power over to the follower of Kundalini Yoga.
If someone is doing Kundalini Yoga to attain her powers, it is simply not going to happen. The role of Kundalini is to help you walk the treacherous path of Divinity, not to give miracle powers to the follower. The power of miracles (Siddhis) is handed over to the Sadhak only after they have attained the Divine ability to not to use this power (ironic isn't it?). All the people in the videos below are just helpless (in terms of control over the way
works) same as an ordinary man on the street.
I have practiced
Siddha Yoga
(or Kundalini Yoga) for over 30 years (in this life) and I have experienced some of these during my daily meditation. I have walked this path for many lives before this one (life) and I will continue this few more (lives) before I attain the ultimate goal of Self-Realization. Believe me, Kriya videos below may be amazing (or bizarre to some) but the path of Divinity is extremely difficult and long one. Do you have patience to walk this path?
Kriya Videos: These Videos are about Kriya NOT about Gurus
Important Note:
I do not know any of the Shaktipat Gurus (masters) in the videos below nor do I recommend any one of them. After all, recommending Gurus on internet is a risky business.
All the links provided below are purely for informational purpose, to show how Kriya happen after Kundalini Shaktipat initiation (or cosmic awakening.)
All these are videos of Kundalini Kriya. Call them incredible or amazing or bizarre if you want to. But, trust me, these are Kriyas that DO happen (to most of the people) after Kundalini awakening.
The people in these videos are NOT DOING these Kriyas. They are just letting the Kriya HAPPEN. They are letting mother Kundalini to work her way in them.
Shaktipat through breath
by Siddha Guru
(1 minute)
Bizarre Kriyas after Kundalini Awakening
(3.5 minutes)
Spontaneous Kriyas of
Kundalini movements and flow
(22 seconds)
Another Bizarre set of Kriyas
(2.5 minutes)
Amazing Shaktipat Kriya in action
(14 Seconds)
Mass Shaktipat Deeksha by Muktananda
(4 minutes)
Another Mass Shaktipat Deeksha
(10 minutes)
One more mass Shaktipat Deeksha
(11 minutes)
Dan's initiation:
Movements after awakening
(9 minutes)
Amanda's initiation: by Guru Siyag -
Part 1
(9 minutes),
Part 2
(4 minutes)
Yoga is an exact science. It aims at the harmonious development of body, mind and soul. Everyone should follow one Yoga as their primary Yoga (based on their character). Then we must combine Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Gyan Yoga. This "Yoga Synthesis" will lead one to the God.
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Christine Donougher was born in England in 1954. She read English at Cambridge University and after a career in publishing is now a freelance translator of French and Italian. Her translation of The Book of Nights won the 1992 Scott Moncrieff Translation Prize and she has been shortlisted twice for The Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize for Night of Amber in 1996 and for Magnus in 2009 both by Sylvie Germain.
Her translations from French for Dedalus are seven novels by Sylvie Germain, Enigma by Rezvani, The Experience of the Night by Marcel Bealu, Le Calvaire by Octave Mirbeau, Tales from the Saragossa Manuscript by Jan Potocki, The Land of Darkness by Daniel Arsand and Paris Noir by Jacques Yonnet.
Her translations from Italian for Dedalus are Senso (and other stories) by Camillo Boito, Sparrow (and other stories) by Giovanni Verga, Cleopatra Goes To Prison by Claudia Durastanti and The Price of Dreams by Margherita Giacobino.
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Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries. It's a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss properties, as well as their ability to lower blood sugar. Supplements made from the popular hoodia gordonii cactus from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, are, for example, growing in popularity and usage in the U.S. and Europe.
Like hoodia, Caralluma fimbriata has been used to suppress appetite, and as a portable food for hunting. It is used to suppress hunger and appetite, and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a "famine food," used during periods of famine to suppress appetite. For centuries, people in rural areas of India have eaten Caralluma fimbriata, which grows wild over various parts of the country.
Caralluma fimbriata is cooked as a vegetable, used in preserves like chutneys and pickles, or eaten raw.
Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then blocks the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned. Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain.
Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using Caralluma fimbriata, and the plant has no known toxicity.
A patented, tested extract of Caralluma fimbriata has been developed and standardized by a company called Gencor. Known as "Slimaluma," the extract delivers the plant in a concentrated form.
One of the only products available in the U.S. that uses the Slimaluma formula is Country Life's GenaSlim supplement, which combines the patented Slimaluma extract of Caralluma fimbriata with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) from green tea. Together they reportedly have a synergistic effect on appetite control and weight loss. In several clinical trials Slimaluma was shown to be effective in reducing body fat through appetite control.
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Khan B, et. al. "Hypogylcemic activity of aqueous extract of some indigenous plants".
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1,843 undergraduate and graduate students awarded degrees
Princeton University awarded degrees to 1,127 undergraduates and 716 graduate students at its 260th Commencement Tuesday, June 5.
In addition, the University conferred honorary doctoral degrees upon seven individuals for their contributions to humanitarian efforts and athletic achievements, aerospace and public service, science, literature, medicine, history and the arts: Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and humanitarian; Norman Augustine, the former chief executive officer and chairman of the aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp.; Elizabeth Blackburn, a pioneering molecular biologist; Robert Fagles, a celebrated literary translator and Princeton's Arthur Marks '19 Professor of Comparative Literature Emeritus; LaSalle Leffall Jr., a leading cancer surgeon and researcher; Fritz Stern, a renowned historian of modern Germany; and Twyla Tharp, an award-winning choreographer and director.
President Shirley M. Tilghman, the 19th president of Princeton, presided over the exercises and addressed graduates. Approximately 7,000 guests attended the morning ceremony on the front lawn of historic Nassau Hall.
The valedictory oration was delivered by Glen Weyl, an economics major from Los Altos Hills, Calif., who is merely a year away from earning his Ph.D. in the field. He received numerous awards for academic excellence during his undergraduate career at Princeton, while also completing his doctoral coursework and exams. Weyl will return to the University next year to finish his dissertation in advance of plans to pursue a career as an academic economist.
Salutatorian Maya Maskarinec, a classics major, delivered the salutatory address, which at Princeton is traditionally given in Latin and is the University's oldest student honor. The tradition dates back to an era when the entire Commencement ceremony was conducted in Latin. The Latin salutatory began as a serious, formal address, but today it often includes humorous tributes and recollections, as well as a farewell to Princeton campus life.
Because few students today know Latin, the new graduates follow along using printed copies of the remarks. These include footnotes telling the graduates when to clap (plaudite), laugh (ridete) and shout (conclamate). Guests and other audience members do not have the annotated copies, a practice dictated by tradition because the salute is directed to the members of the class.
To feed her interest in Latin, Maskarinec, who is from Honolulu, began pursuing studies in classic languages with a tutor while in high school. Her school didn't offer Latin or Greek. After arriving at Princeton, Maskarinec studied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome during a semester abroad, and she will study at the University of Vienna next year as a recipient of a Fulbright grant. She plans eventually to become a graduate student in the field of late antiquity.
Class of 2007 by the numbers:
594 men, 526 women
955 bachelor of arts
165 bachelor of science in engineering
1,120 total class of 2007 undergraduate degrees awarded
7 degrees were awarded to graduates from earlier classes
Class of 2007 honors
499 received honors (44.6 percent of the class)
97 highest
156 high
246 honors
Graduate degrees
332 doctor of philosophy
231 master of arts
60 master in public affairs
21 master in architecture
18 master in public policy
17 master in finance
14 master in public affairs and urban and regional planning
10 master of science in engineering
7 master of engineering
4 master of fine arts
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What are the list of Universities that offer Fisheries In Nigeria? The List of Universities which comprises of State and Federal Universities that offer Fisheries In Nigeria has been covered in this post.
Just a friendly reminder to what we already said above concerning the State and Federal Universities that one can study Fisheries in Nigeria; this is a notice to the general public that the list of Fisheries Universities in Nigeria has been provided in this post.
Knowing the list of schools that offer a particular course which in this example is "Fisheries " is very necessary especially during JAMB registration so you can know which of the tertiary institutions in the list to apply to.
Even during post JAMB registrations after you have seen your JAMB result and you need to do a change of course or institution; you will need the list of Fisheries schools to know which one to apply for, during a JAMB change of course/institution.
List of Universities that offer Fisheries as a course
Without wasting any further time, here are the list of universities that offer Fisheries as a course:
The list of schools (Universities) that offers this course are as follows:
So check any of the Fisheries Universities above and see the one you can be able to apply for admission into or do a change of course or institution into.
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Leaving Money on the Table
Performance-based compensation plans can appeal to both employees and employers, but for different reasons.
(originally published by Booz & Company)Title: Why Do Firms Use Non-Linear Incentive Schemes? Experimental Evidence on Sorting and Overconfidence (PDF)
Authors: Ian Larkin (Harvard University) and Stephen Leider (University of Michigan)
Publisher: Harvard Business School, Working Paper No. 10-078
Date Published: March 2010
Performance-related compensation is commonplace among salespeople; according to recent surveys, almost 90 percent receive some kind of bonus payment, whether in the form of stock options, goal-based rewards, or commissions based on a percentage of revenue generated. But these plans have been widely criticized by academics and compensation experts who fear they encourage undesirable behavior on the part of sales teams, such as offering products at cut-rate prices just to meet a quarterly sales quota despite the possibility of eroding the value of the product in the marketplace. However, the authors of this paper examined the long-standing practice and found some unrecognized benefits for employers if they let salespeople determine their own bonus plans.
In a series of experiments, 179 participants were told to choose how they wanted to be compensated — by either a flat rate or a payout schedule that rewarded them more for every successive correct answer on a set of math questions. The researchers found that overconfident subjects were 45 percent more likely to opt for the flexible compensation plan, costing themselves 15 percent of potential payouts during the nine-round test, than those who rated themselves as less confident. Confidence was measured in a variety of ways, including self-reported expectations of performance prior to testing and personality questionnaires that asked subjects to rate their level of agreement with statements such as "I am a good driver," which reflect overconfidence. Despite receiving continuous reports telling them how much money they were losing, overconfident people were still as likely in the final round of the test as in the first to pick the wrong bonus scheme. The authors concluded that incentive-based compensation plans designed with employee participation are valuable to employers in two ways: They attract talented salespeople, and they can reduce a company's payroll costs when overconfident employees fail to hit lofty, self-imposed targets.
Bottom Line: Bonus-related compensation plans are popular with salespeople, who often have an exaggerated sense of their own potential and may end up making less than if they were paid a flat salary.
Author profile:
- Matt Palmquist was a founding staff writer and is currently a contributing editor at Miller-McCune magazine. Formerly, he was an award-winning feature writer for the San Francisco–based SF Weekly.


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The Samsung Galaxy S4: 10 things to know
Everything you need to work, play and create with Samsung's latest smartphone
In addition to our first impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy S4 we've considered the tech specs, features and applications that Samsung is offering users with its latest smartphone and, to make things easier for you, distilled all of this info into an easy-to-remember ten-point guide.
So, without any further ado, here are the top ten things that you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy S4...
The S4 is not a smartphone, it's a "life companion"
Samsung is all about improving the way we live, using technology, as J.K. Shin, the company's President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division explained at the S4 launch event this week:
"All the innovative features of Galaxy S4 were developed based on the insights and needs we found from our consumers all around the world. Following the successful Galaxy S series, this phone is yet another great proof point of people-inspired innovation. At Samsung we'll never stop pursuing innovation conceived by people, so we can inspire them in return."
The S4's lucky 13-megapixel camera
Okay, it might "not be all about the megapixels" as keen amateur snappers often say, but the tech improvements of the new 13-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S4, combined with the software improvements to Samsung's onboard camera app are sure to blow any would-be David Bailey away.
S4 snappers can now place themselves in their pictures far easier and better than ever before, which is a particularly cool feature for on-the-fly family shots. Also, you can now record sounds for photos taken on your S 4; a minor but fantastic way of recording a memory.
Touch-less tech is the future
We are all so familiar with touchscreen technology nowadays that Samsung's mention of "touch-less tech" at the S4 Unpacked launch was quite novel.
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What the S4 designers mean when they speak of "touch-less tech" is plain and brilliantly simple, Air View, which has been one of the most popular features on the Galaxy Note II, helping to create what Samsung's JK Shin referred to as "instant, effortless and accurate touch-less interfaces" on this latest smartphone.
Storming the Tower of Babel
Imagine if you were able to talk to and communicate with the vast majority of the world's population, despite only being fluent in English and, perhaps, having a smattering of one or two other languages you vaguely remember from school?
Samsung's S Translator on the S4 makes this inspiring vision an actual reality, allowing you to swiftly translate voice or text into nine different languages. It's essentially Douglas Adams's vision of "the Babel Fish" made real!
Don't be a solitary smartphone user
One real problem with smartphone usage to date is that it has, by force of habit for many of us, become a solitary activity, distancing us from our friends, family and colleagues at work. The S4 will change all of this, by encouraging and helping us to play and listen to music together again.
The S4's Group Play feature encourages users to share music and play games together, in ways that are easier and more intuitive than ever before.
A smartphone to keep you in shape
Samsung's new S Health software promises to "empower your life by keeping you up-to-date with health and wellbeing information through a range of accessories," using a number of sensors to track your progress, in addition to Samsung peripherals such as the S Band; Body Scale and HRM heart monitor.
All of which is an incredibly handy way of reminding you to keep up with your running, swimming or gym regime; eating healthily, and keeping a check on your weight and overall fitness.
Samsung Knox will change the way you work
With Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) being a major issue for many workplaces right now, it's vital that you invest in a smartphone that is going to let you work as well as play. After all, do you really want to be carrying two devices around with you at all times?


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Soil Bioengineering course
- Start Date: September 22, 2008
- End Date: September 23, 2008
- City: Revelstoke BC
- Instructor: David Polster
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Course description
This two day course was taught by David Polster of Polster Environmental Services, to 27 participants. David discussed soil bioengineering techniques and options involved in restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems, using a combination of structural materials, vegetative cuttings, and other specialized techniques. Soil bioengineering is an applied science that uses live plant materials to perform an engineering function such as slope stabilization, soil erosion control, or seepage control. A course manual was provided.
Topics covered included:
- Factors involved in successful restoration
- Successional reclamation
- Soil bioengineering techniques
- Regional differences in climate, soils, hydrology, plant types, and growing seasons
- Maintenance and monitoring.
Day One: A classroom session was held at the Coast Hillcrest Hotel in Revelstoke.
Day Two: A field session near Highway 23 South gave the participants hands-on experience with a restoration project.


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TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports that COVID-19 may be linked to a strange inflammatory syndrome in some children.
The society says it expects to issue advice to clinicians late this week or early next about symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease, although a COVID-19 connection has not been established.
A broad study is underway with the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program to detect how, and how many, children are being severely affected by COVID-19. A spokeswoman says that would include any cases that suggest Kawasaki disease, the primary cause of acquired heart disease among children.
Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include dark red rashes that come and go, high fever, and swelling in the palms and in soles of the feet. Patients can also develop lymph nodes on the neck, and inflammatory markers in the blood.
An infectious diseases pediatrician at Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal says COVID-19 is believed to be a factor in more than a dozen cases of Kawasaki-like illness there.
Dr. Fatima Kakkar says the cases emerged over the last three to four weeks and that it's unusual to see so many within that time period.
None of the kids tested positive for an active COVID-19 illness, but because Kawasaki is believed to be triggered by a viral infection, she says doctors suspect there may have been a past COVID infection that was never detected.
Typically, Kawasaki disease cases emerge once every two weeks at most, Kakkar added.
"Thanks to the containment and social isolation (measures), there are no other viruses circulating," Kakkar said Wednesday.
"We definitely don't want to make the 100-per-cent link because we don't have that proof yet, but it is suspicious. And I think with the other countries coming up with their data, it does raise the fact that the most likely virus circulating right now is actually COVID."
Similar cases have been reported in the United States and Europe. This week, New York City's health department issued an alert about 15 cases, and stressed that early recognition and specialist referral was "essential."
Kakkar says she and her colleagues must now determine whether the patients — who range in age from one year to late teens and have all recovered — had a past COVID-19 infection, but antibody tests are not yet available in Canada.
She says efforts are underway to get a clinical test validated, or test the children as part of a research protocol.
"These kids would have had to have had their infections weeks ago, cleared the infection, and now it would be the body's immune system sort of hyper-responding to the infection," Kakkar guesses.
"The closest we've come to identifying COVID is when we see that, for example, the child's negative but the parents are COVID-positive."
Canada's chief public health officer also addressed the issue Wednesday, cautioning parents that children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and that severe outcomes are very unusual.
Still, Dr. Theresa Tam said parents who are concerned should contact their health-care provider.
"Pediatricians are very aware of Kawasaki disease because it actually happens with other viral illnesses and infections as well. So it's not specific to COVID-19 and they would know how to manage that."
The questions arise while much of Quebec prepares to gradually reopen daycare and elementary schools Monday, with the Greater Montreal area set to reopen May 19.
But Kakkar suggested the emerging mystery around Kawasaki-like symptoms is not enough to derail those plans.
"Compared to the numbers of kids who've had COVID, this is a very rare complication," says Kakkar.
Kawasaki is diagnosed through a combination of clinical signs and blood markers, with a set number of criteria that define classic symptoms.
The suspicious patients are considered "atypical Kawasaki" cases because they have some, but not all of the criteria, says Kakkar.
That includes the fact many are older, when Kawasaki typically strikes before age 6.
"That's what puzzled us on the wards the last few weeks," she says. "It is important for all the other doctors and the parents to be aware of these bizarre symptoms."
Like COVID-19, there is still much to learn about Kawasaki disease, she adds.
"We think it's a viral or a bacterial trigger, but we don't really know — is it something genetic? Is there an immune trigger? Is there something that's changed in the environment? We don't know."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2020.
Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press
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Observers say that confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become President Trump's second pick for a lifetime job on the Supreme Court will make the Court more conservative. It is more accurate to say Kavanaugh will make the Court more corporatist.
With Kavanaugh, it is all about siding with corporations over workers, consumers, patients, motorists, the poor, minority voters, and beleaguered communities.
Repeatedly Kavanaugh's judicial opinions put corporate interests ahead of the common good—backing the powerful against the weak, the vulnerable, and the defenseless.
Apart from his declared views pouring power and immunity into the Presidency (which is why Trump wants him), Kavanaugh could be the most corporate judge in modern American history. Two meticulous reports on his judicial decisions, one by the Alliance for Justice (AFJ) and one by Public Citizen demonstrate that for him it's all about corporations uber alles.
Here is AFJ's summary:
"Kavanaugh has repeatedly ruled against efforts to combat climate change and the regulation of greenhouse gases. He also repeatedly ruled against protections for clean air. He has repeatedly sided with the wealthy and the powerful over all Americans. He has fought consumer protections in the areas of automobile safety, financial services, and a free and open internet. Kavanaugh has also repeatedly ruled against workers, workplace protections and safety regulations."
Do you want him to be on the Supreme Court?
Kavanaugh is a corporate supremacist to a fanatic level of protecting corporate cruelty and greed. Giving him an unaccountable lifetime position on the Court will weaken our democracy and empower the corporate state.
What will he do when cases involve robots harming workers or consumers; corporate algorithms corkscrewing consumers; corporations turning the governments against their citizens; and corporate criminals being bailed out by taxpayers?
Fortunately, Kavanaugh gives us more than a clue from his many judicial decisions and dissents, especially with healthcare cases coming before the Court. Public Citizen's factually-based report on Judge Kavanaugh's opinions in split-decision cases provides insight into his judicial philosophy.
He ruled 15 times against worker rights, 2 times for worker rights. On environmental protection, he ruled 11 times for business interests and 2 times for the public's interest. On consumer and regulatory cases, he ruled 18 times for businesses and 4 times for consumer protection interests. In the area of antitrust or anti-monopoly, he ruled 2 times for the corporations and zero times for market competition.
He seems to love government power when it is arrayed against the people, ruling 7 times for police or human rights abuses versus zero rulings for the victims. But he rules against government agencies when they are protecting the interests of the people over those of corporations.
Even more extreme, he does not like human beings to sue corporations or sue the government. But if you are a corporation, the courthouse doors are always open.
Kavanaugh rules like he is a corporation masquerading as a human. But in his introductory statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee, he wanted us to see him a regular guy, weirdly remembering the row and seat number at two professional sports games his father took him to as a child and listing all the names of his sixth grade daughter's basketball team.
Shame on Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) for severely restricting the voices from civil society allowed to testify before the Judiciary Committee. No wonder Code Pink had to protest from the galleries.
Watch out for a cruel man with a folksy smile. Watch once again the Democratic Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee minimizing Kavanaugh's bias for corporations— except for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).
Given the lives, injuries, and sickness at stake; given the dictatorially approved taxpayer-funded corporate welfare and bloated corporate contracts with governments draining the peoples' necessities, given Kavanaugh's mindless support for corporate dollars corruptly buying elections, maybe the motto against this awful nomination should be "Kavana-ugh!"