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The historical past of the automobile business, although brief compared with that of many other industries, has distinctive curiosity because of its results on twentieth-century history. Although the automobile originated in Europe in the late nineteenth century, the United States completely dominated the world trade for the primary half of the 20th century by way of the invention of mass manufacturing techniques. In the second half of the century the situation altered sharply as western European countries and Japan became major producers and exporters. Enhancements to the brand new Prado begin with entry-degree GX, which boasts privacy glass and roof rails as customary for the primary time, taking it far beyond expectations of an entry-level model. All fashions receive new alloy wheel designs and four new exterior colours can be found to choose from. Based on all previous beliefs. It's virtually inconceivable for Life to maintain on Saturn on account of its extraordinarily low temperature that's -350 degrees Celsius.
Most individuals didn't understand the decision I made to go to a trade faculty once I could have gotten a free ride to a number of universities. Then again, many people don't understand why so many university graduates are unemployed and struggling to pay student mortgage debt. I reasoned that anyplace you live, beneath any financial circumstance, folks at all times need to get their automobile fastened. Aside from that, automotive expertise is an ever-expanding subject and is the perfect outlet for my dependancy to disassembly. I certainly might have made extra money as a businessman, however that's no substitute for the satisfaction I get from my career.
Right this moment, within the time of the Data Revolution, we're all, in a sense, Owen Lattimore. The non-public and public knowledge banks that kind the excessive-security skyscrapers of our on-line world comprise the shadow selves of just about each citizen and client. These knowledge profiles, or shadow selves, in necessary ways overshadow our real selves. Physical power. Service technicians should typically elevate and maneuver heavy elements equivalent to engines and physique panels.
Cellular communications have elevated access to telecommunications companies significantly in developing nations, together with Africa. The cellular network might be built quicker than a set-line community, it may well cover geographically challenging areas, services have been introduced in a aggressive environment, and pre-paid models have opened access to mobile cellular for many who would in any other case not qualify for subscription plans. In countries, the place mobile communications is the first access to communications, elevated alternate of data on trade or well being companies are contributing to development goals; in international locations the place individuals generally use each fastened-line and cellular communications the personal traits of the cellphone are changing social interplay (International Telecommunication Union, 2003a, para. three).
Technavio's report, World Manufacturing Execution Techniques (MES) Market in Course of Industries 2016-2020, has been prepared based mostly on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from trade consultants. The report covers the market panorama and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also features a discussion of the Key vendors working in this market.


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I didn't do very many Summer mini sessions, but this little lady was on my list last August. Her momma, Nikki, was wanting to get some of just Lillian as she didn't really have that many of just her because she's usually more cooperative when more people are in pictures, haha. This day wasn't much different, but we did our best to keep her happy and occupied and I feel like we done pretty good! (Not so) Imaginary ducks and promises of snacks (because what parent hasn't pulled this trick to get their kids to take pictures, haha) is what done the trick and these pictures were the result! Also, Lillian's last outfit was handmade and was entirely too cute! I just HAD to showcase that beauty.
Hopefully next that I get to work with little miss Lillian that her family will be joining her! Thank you Nikki for allowing me to capture her perfect little personality and beauty 🙂

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Listen For Any Strange Noises While The Unit Runs
If you hear any squealing or knocking the unit's motor and belts may need lubricating or replacing. It's best to call a certified technician to do these jobs. Air conditioning (often referred to as AC, A.C., or A/C) is the process of removing heat from a confined space, thus cooling the air, and removing humidity.
This process is used to achieve a more comfortable interior environments, typically for humans or animals; however, air conditioners are also used to cool rooms filled with heat-producing electronic devices, such as computer servers or power amplifiers.
Air conditioners often use a fan to distribute the conditioned air to an occupied space such as a building or a car to improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
Electric refrigerant-based AC units range from small units that can cool a small bedroom, which can be carried by a single adult to massive units installed on the roof of office towers that can cool an entire building.
The cooling is typically achieved through a refrigeration cycle, but sometimes evaporation or free cooling is used. Air conditioning systems can also be made based on desiccants. (chemicals which remove moisture from the air).
Designed to improve manufacturing process control in a printing plant, Carrier's invention controlled not only temperature but also humidity. Carrier used his knowledge of the heating of objects with steam and reversed the process.
Instead of sending air through hot coils, he sent it through cold coils (filled with cold water). The air was cooled, and thereby the amount of moisture in the air could be controlled, which in turn made the humidity in the room controllable.


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Practical Legal Training in Regional, Rural and Remote Australia
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Note: Funding for the Regional, Rural and Remote Practical Legal Training Project ended in December 2016. The project is no longer accepting applications. All students that applied prior to this time have been placed. NACLC is currently reviewing the program and considering options for its continuation. To read more about the Project's wind down, please click here.


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North Shore Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1931 on Vernon Valley Road in Northport, NY by Dr. Arthur Fredericks upon graduation from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. In the '30's, Dr. Fredericks spent his early years as a farm veterinarian for all types of animals. In the early 1930's, people traveled on dirt roads via horse & buggy, penicillin was not yet invented, old wooden crates were used to house pets, food scraps were collected from local restaurants to feed them, and boarding was only 25 cents a day. Dr. Fredericks continued his veterinary career for the next 60 years and became a well-respected "character" in the local community.
In 1969, his son Richard W. Fredericks joined the practice after also completing his Veterinary degree from Cornell University. Dr. Fredericks built one of the largest Large Animal Veterinary practices on Long Island while maintaining a strong small animal practice, and was one of the first to become licensed in using acupuncture techniques to aid western medicine. In 1985, Dr. Richard Frederick moved the practice from the original Northport, NY and changed the concentration to smaller companion animals. In 1996, the third generation Cornell University graduate followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Dr. Russell W. Fredericks began his veterinary career in Florida where he became medical director of two veterinary hospitals. However, in 1999, the family business was calling him back to Long Island and he returned to join his father and take over the reins at NSVH. The youngest Dr. Fredericks continue the tradition of providing a warm, friendly atmosphere while creating a cutting-edge veterinary hospital. The doctors of NSVH are respected and admired for the excellent veterinary care they provide as well as the charity work they do for local shelters and rescue groups. Today, North Shore Veterinary Hospital is a multi-vet practice bringing talented and dedicated DVM's into the community to insure that our clients continue to receive the best possible medical care for their animals.
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The government of Telangana would launch a crackdown on illegal migration agents, particularly against those sending workers to the Middle East.
KT Rama Rao, NRI Affairs Minister, and N Narasimha Reddy, home minister, speaking at a meeting held on 13 January, directed the police to penalise illegal agents and also asked the public to cooperate to eliminate this menace. They asked the senior police officials, present at that meeting, to act against such agents.
It was decided, during the meeting, to ask all manpower agents to register their names in the Union ministry of external affairs, overseas employment division's e-migrate portal within a month, failing which they would be considered illegal agents and action could be taken against them
N Narasimha Reddy, as well as KT Rama Rao, said that the Preventive Detention Act would be initiated against repeat offenders. This would empower the police to arrest anybody on suspicion of indulging in such activities.
Meanwhile, KT Rama Rao held a meeting with Sushma Swaraj, Union external affairs minister, in Delhi, earlier in January, on the problems concerning Gulf workers from Telangana.
The Times of India reported that the foundation stone would be laid in the second week of February for the 'Videsh Bhavan' in Hyderabad. It is expected that Sushma Swaraj, External affairs minister, would lay the foundation stone for the Videsh Bhavan.
Although the clampdown will be initiated on illegal agents in the second week of February to give them sufficient time to get themselves registered, if they have not done so until now, the Telangana police is said to have begun arresting illegal agents.
If you are looking to travel abroad to work, talk to Y-Axis, an authorised agent – their RAID (as given in Emigrate Section) RA8968 -, the world's no.1 immigration and visa company.


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The Seattle Bond Club Celebrates Brooks Ragen's 50 years of SBC membership. Feb 26th 12:30. Luncheon at the Rainier Club. Hosted by McAdams Wright Ragen.
Brooks recently published his book "The Meek Cutoff".
820 4th Ave · Seattle
Bring a guest and please RSVP to Charter Harrison
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Employment Agreement - Pyramid Breweries Inc. and Martin Kelly
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This agreement is dated and made effective the 9th day of August, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), as amended effective February 16, 2000, and as further amended and restated on June 19, 2001, between Martin Kelly ("Executive") and Pyramid Breweries Inc., a Washington corporation ("Company"). 1. Employment. Company employs Executive and Executive accepts ---------- employment on the terms and conditions in this agreement. 2. Duties. Executive shall be employed in the capacity of President and ------ Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Executive shall perform the duties customarily performed by a president and chief executive officer, including having the primary responsibility for the strategic direction, operational planning, and execution of all aspects of the Company's business. In addition, Executive shall have such other executive and managerial powers and duties with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries as may reasonably be assigned to him by the Company's Board of Directors, consistent with his duties and responsibilities as President and Chief Executive Officer. Executive shall report directly to the Company's Board of Directors. Executive shall perform his duties at the Company's Berkeley facility or other mutually agreed location, or, as reasonably required and consistent with his position, temporarily at other locations while on business travel status. 3. Intensity of Effort; Other Business. Executive shall devote his ----------------------------------- entire working time, attention, and efforts to Company's business and affairs, shall faithfully and diligently serve Company's interests and shall not engage in any business or employment activity that is not on Company's behalf (whether or not pursued for gain or profit) except for (a) activities approved in writing in advance by the Board and (b) passive investments that do not involve Executive providing any advice or services to the businesses in which the investments are made. 4. Term. The term of this agreement is of indefinite duration. As ---- stated in paragraph 9 below, this agreement and Executive's employment relationship may be terminated at any time, with or without cause. 5. Compensation. Executive's compensation will be as follows: ------------ 1 <PAGE> (a) Salary. Effective January 1, 2001, Company shall pay ------ Executive a base salary in the gross amount of no less than $8,615.38, less authorized and required deductions, payable every two weeks (equal to the gross amount of no less than $224,000 on an annualized basis) ("Annual Base Pay"). Payday is the Friday following each two-week period. Beginning in the year 2002, Executive's salary will be reviewed January 1st each year and increased as determined in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors Compensation Committee ("Compensation Committee"). (b) Stock Options. Company has granted Executive the option to ------------- purchase 50,000 shares of Company at a price equal to the average closing price of all trading days from December 16, 1999, to December 31, 1999, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Fast Forward Program and the Parties' January 3, 2000 Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement, copies of each of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. (c) Incentive Compensation Bonuses. ------------------------------ (i) Annual EBITDA Bonuses. If Executive achieves --------------------- Company's adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (i.e., earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less CAPEX, net of interest paid and earned) ("EBITDA") goal as set forth in Company's Annual Business Plan as approved by the Board of Directors (the "Plan"), Company shall pay Executive annually an EBITDA Bonus in the gross amount equal to 25% of his Annual Base Pay, less authorized and required deductions. Further, if the actual EBITDA results exceed Company's EBITDA budget set forth in the Plan, Company shall pay Executive an additional EBITDA Bonus annually in the gross amount equal to 2.5% of Annual Base Salary for each additional one percent (1%) that the actual EBITDA results exceed Company's EBITDA budget set forth in the Plan, less authorized and required deductions. (ii) Annual Consolidated Net Sales Bonus. If Executive ----------------------------------- achieves Company's Consolidated Net Sales goal set forth in the Plan, Company shall pay Executive annually a Consolidated Net Sales Bonus in the gross amount equal to 25% of his Annual Base Pay, less authorized and required deductions. Further, if the actual Consolidated Net Sales exceed the Company's Consolidated Net Sales goal set forth in the Plan, Company shall pay Executive an additional Consolidated Net Sales Bonus annually in the gross amount equal to 2.5% of Annual Base Pay for each additional one percent (1%) that the actual Consolidated Net Sales exceed Company's Consolidated Net Sales budget set forth in the Plan. (iii) Maximum Incentive Pay; Eligibility and Payment. The ---------------------------------------------- combined bonuses under subsections (1) and (2) shall not exceed 100% of Executive's Annual Base Pay for the calendar year. If Executive's employment ends prior to December 31 of a calendar year, Executive will be ineligible for any portion of the bonus attributable to that calendar year; provided, however, that if Company terminates Executive's employment without cause, the Executive dies or becomes disabled, or the Executive terminates his employment with Good Reason, Company shall pay Executive a pro-rata share (based on the time Executive was employed) of that bonus. Annual bonuses, if any, shall be paid on or before April 15 of the year following the calendar year the bonus relates to. 2 <PAGE> (iv) Car Allowance. Executive shall receive a car allowance ------------- of $300 per month in addition to reimbursement for gas purchased by Executive for business use. 6. Benefit Plans. Executive (and qualifying immediate family members ------------- where applicable) shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Employee Benefit Package offered generally to employees, which currently includes health insurance through Blue Cross of Washington, life and AD&D insurance, fifty percent (50%) Company-payment of vision and dental, maternity leave, health insurance continuation, sick leave, paid vacation, holidays, and 401(k). The exact terms and conditions of the Company's benefits, including eligibility are governed by the benefit plans, not this agreement or any summary provided to Executive. 7. Vacation and Sick Leave. Executive shall be entitled to four weeks ----------------------- (20 days) of paid vacation and five days of paid sick leave per calendar year (prorated if this agreement begins and/or ends in the middle of a calendar year). Up to three weeks (15 days) of vacation not used in any calendar year may be carried over into the next calendar year; otherwise unused vacation is forfeited at the end of the calendar year. Upon termination of employment for any reason, Executive shall be paid for earned but unused vacation. Sick leave may be accumulated up to a maximum of twenty (20) days. Unused sick leave is not paid upon termination of employment, regardless of the reason. 8. Business Expenses. Executive is authorized to incur reasonable ----------------- travel and entertainment expenses to promote Company's business. Company shall reimburse Executive for those expenses. Executive shall provide to Company the itemized expense account information that Company reasonably requests. 9. Termination. Executive's employment may be terminated as follows, ----------- in which event Executive's compensation and benefits shall terminate except as otherwise provided below: (a) Without Cause or Good Reason. Either party may terminate ---------------------------- Executive's employment at any time by giving fourteen (14) calendar days' advance written notice of termination to the other without the necessity of cause or Good Reason. Executive may terminate his employment for Good Reason, without advance notice, by giving written notice of such termination. For purposes of this agreement, "Good Reason" means a breach by the Company of a material obligation to the Executive under this agreement and the Stock Purchase and Restriction Agreement dated June19, 2001 ("Stock Restriction Agreement"), or any other agreement with the Executive relating to Executive's employment that is not cured within fourteen (14) days after written notice of such breach is received by the Company. (b) By Company for Cause. Company may terminate Executive's -------------------- employment for cause, without advance written notice of termination, by giving written 3 <PAGE> notice of such termination. Any termination of Executive's employment for cause must be approved by a majority of the Board other than Executive. Executive must be given notice of the meeting at which his or her termination is to be considered concurrently with notice to the Board, and an opportunity to address the Board. Executive agrees that if his employment is terminated for cause that he will immediately resign from the Board. For purposes of this agreement, "cause" means and is limited to (A) performance of any act or failure to perform any act in bad faith and to the detriment of the Company; (B) dishonesty, intentional misconduct or material breach of any agreement with the Company; or (C) commission of a crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust or physical or emotional harm to any person. (c) Death. Executive's employment shall terminate automatically ----- upon Executive's death. (d) Permanent Disability. Company may terminate Executive's -------------------- employment immediately if Executive becomes permanently disabled. For purposes of this agreement Executive will be considered "permanently disabled" if, for a continuous period of twenty-four (24) weeks or more, Executive has been unable to perform the essential functions of the job because one or more mental or physical illnesses and/or disabilities, provided that Company may grant Executive unpaid leave if and to the extent that, in Company's judgment, doing so is required by law. A determination of Disability shall be made by a physician satisfactory to both the Executive and the Company, provided that if -------- the Executive and the Company do not agree on a physician, the Executive and the Company shall each select a physician who together shall select a third physician whose determination as to Disability shall be binding on all parties. 10. Change of Control. ----------------- (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, if any portion of the termination payments set forth in Section 10 or any other payment under this agreement, or under any other agreement with or plan of the Company or its affiliates, including the Stock Purchase and Restriction Agreement (in its aggregate, "Total Payments"), would constitute an "excess parachute payment" that is subject to the tax (the "Excise Tax") imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), or any successor provision, then the Total Payments to be made to the Executive shall be reduced such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Executive is entitled to receive shall be One Dollar ($1) less than the maximum amount which the Executive may receive without becoming subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision); provided that the foregoing reduction in the amount of Total Payments shall not apply if the after-tax value to the Executive of the Total Payments prior to reduction in accordance with Subsection (1) is greater than the after-tax value to the Executive if Total Payments are reduced in accordance with Subsection (1). 4 <PAGE> (b) For purposes of this agreement, the terms "excess parachute payment" and "parachute payments" shall have the meanings assigned to them in Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision), and such "parachute payments" shall be valued as provided therein. Present value shall be calculated in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code (or any successor provision). Within forty (40) days following delivery of the Notice of Termination or notice by the Company to the Executive of its belief that there is a payment or benefit due the Executive which will result in an excess parachute payment as defined in Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision), the Executive and the Company, at the Company's expense, shall obtain the opinion (which need not be unqualified) of nationally recognized tax counsel ("National Tax Counsel") selected by the Company's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive in his sole discretion, which opinion sets forth (i) the amount of the Base Period Income (as defined below), (ii) the amount and present value of Total Payments, (iii) the amount and present value of any excess parachute payments determined without regard to the limitations of Subsection (1), (iv) the after-tax value of the Total Payments if the reduction in Total Payments contemplated under Subsection (1) did not apply, and (v) the after-tax value of the Total Payments taking into account the reduction in Total Payments contemplated under Subsection (1). The term "Base Period Income" means an amount equal to the Executive's "annualized includible compensation for the base period" as defined in Section 280G(d)(1) of the Code (or any successor provision). For purposes of such opinion, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code (or any successor provisions), which determination shall be evidenced in a certificate of such auditors addressed to the Company and the Executive. For purposes of determining the after-tax value of Total Payments, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes and employment taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income and employment taxation in the calendar year in which the Termination Payment is to be made and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rates of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive's domicile for income tax purposes on the date the Termination Payment is made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes that may be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. The opinion of National Tax Counsel shall be dated as of the Termination Date and addressed to the Company and the Executive and shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive. If such opinion determines that there would be an excess parachute payment and that the after-tax value of the Total Payments taking into account the reduction contemplated under Subsection (1) is greater than the after-tax value of the Total Payments if the reduction in Total Payments contemplated under Subsection (1) did not apply, then the Termination Payment hereunder or any other payment or benefit determined by such counsel to be includible in Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated as specified by the Executive in writing delivered to the Company within thirty (30) days of his receipt of such opinion or, if the Executive fails to so notify the Company, then as the Company shall reasonably determine, so that under the bases of calculations set forth in such opinion there will be no excess parachute 5 <PAGE> payment. If such National Tax Counsel so requests in connection with the opinion required by this Subsection (2), the Executive and the Company shall obtain, at the Company's expense, and the National Tax Counsel may rely on in providing the opinion, the advice of a firm of recognized executive compensation consultants as to the reasonableness of any item of compensation to be received by the Executive. If the provisions of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code (or any successor provisions) are repealed without succession, then this Section 9(e) shall be of no further force or effect. (c) If, notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (1), it is ultimately determined by a court or pursuant to a final determination by the Internal Revenue Service that any portion of Total Payments is subject to the Excise Tax even though the reduction contemplated under Subsection (1) was applied in order to avoid application of the Excise Tax, the Company shall pay to the Executive an additional amount (the "Gross-Up Payment") such that the sum of (i) the net amount retained by the Executive after deduction of any Excise Tax and any interest charges or penalties in respect of the imposition of such Excise Tax (but not any federal, state or local income tax or employment tax) on the Total Payments plus (ii) any federal, state and local income tax, employment tax and Excise Tax upon the payment provided for by this Subsection (3), shall be equal to the Total Payments. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes and employment taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation and employment taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rates of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive's domicile for income tax purposes on the date the Gross-Up Payment is made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes that may be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. 11. Termination Payments. -------------------- (a) Certain Terminations. -------------------- (i) If Company terminates Executive's employment when neither cause nor permanent disability exists, or if Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason, Company shall pay Executive, as liquidated damages and in lieu of all other remedies to which Executive might be entitled arising out of the termination, termination payments equal to one year's salary plus a pro rata share of any incentive compensation bonuses under Section 5(c) for which Executive is eligible in the year of termination, and for the same one-year period, Company shall also continue to provide at the Company's cost, the Company's medical benefits to employee and qualifying family members. If Company terminates Executive's employment when neither cause nor permanent disability exists, such liquidated damages shall be paid only if Executive ---- executes a full and final general release of all claims against Company (including 6 <PAGE> Company's officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns) arising out of Executive's employment relationship with Company. (ii) In addition, if Company terminates Executive's employment when neither cause nor permanent disability exists, but Company gives Executive less than the fourteen (14) days' advance written notice called for above, Company shall pay Executive, as liquidated damages and in lieu of all other remedies to which Executive might be entitled arising out of Company's failure to give fourteen (14) days' advance written notice, termination payments equal to the additional salary Executive would have received if Company had given Executive fourteen (14) days' advance written notice of termination. (iii) Termination payments shall be paid out at Executive's normal payroll rate on regular payroll days subject to normal payroll deductions, commencing first with the termination payments called for by subpart (ii), if any, followed by the termination payments called for by subpart (i). Any reimbursable expenses incurred prior to termination will be paid immediately upon termination. (iv) In addition, if the Executive's employment is terminated either (i) by the Company without cause, (ii) by reason of the Executive's death or permanent disability, or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, and Executive exercises his rights under Section 10 of the Stock Restriction Agreement, the Company shall pay to Executive on the same date as the shares are repurchased additional termination payments in an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of shares repurchased and (y) the difference between the Purchase Price (as defined in the Stock Restriction Agreement) of such shares and the price for the shares to be repurchased by the Company. If the price paid for the shares to be repurchased exceeds the Purchase Price of such shares, no termination payment is due hereunder. (b) All Other Terminations. In all cases of termination or ---------------------- expiration of this agreement or of Executive's employment (including, but not limited to, a termination of Executive by Company for cause of Executive's resignation of employment), Executive's compensation and benefits shall terminate on the date the employment ends and Executive shall not be entitled to any termination payments or damages. 12. Confidentiality/Unfair Competition. Executive agrees that ---------------------------------- Company has many substantial, legitimate business interests that can be protected only by Executive agreeing not to compete with Company unfairly. These interests include, without limitation, Company' s contacts and relationships with its supply sources, Company's reputation and goodwill in the industry, and Company's rights in its confidential information. Executive agrees that information not generally known to the public to which Executive has been or will be exposed as a result of Executive's employment by Company is confidential information that belongs to Company. This includes 7 <PAGE> information developed by Executive, alone or with others, or entrusted to Company by its supply sources, customers or others. Company's confidential information includes, without limitation, information relating to Company's trade secrets, know-how, procedures, pricing, products, services, purchasing, accounting, marketing, sales, supply sources, employees, and customers and active prospects and their related needs. Executive will hold Company's confidential information in strict confidence and will not disclose or use it except as authorized by Company and for Company's benefit. Executive also will not disparage Company or its business or services. Executive will not, apart from good faith competition, interfere with Company's relationships with its clients, employees, vendors, bankers or others. 13. Possession of Materials. Executive agrees that upon conclusion of ----------------------- employment or request by Company, Executive shall turn over to Company all documents, files, office supplies and any other material or work product in Executive's possession or control that were created pursuant to or derived from Executive's services for Company. 14. Nonraiding of Employees. Executive recognizes that Company's ----------------------- workforce is a vital part of its business. Therefore, Executive agrees that for twelve (12) months after Executive's employment with Company ends, regardless of the reason it ends, Executive will not solicit, directly or indirectly, any employee to leave his or her employment with Company. For purposes of this agreement, the phrase "shall not solicit, directly or indirectly," includes, without limitation, that Executive (a) shall not identify any Company employees to any third party as potential candidates for employment, such as by disclosing the names, backgrounds and qualifications of any Company employees; (b) shall not personally or through any other person approach, recruit or otherwise solicit employees of Company to work for any other employer; and (c) shall not participate in any pre-employment interviews with any person who was employed by Company while Executive was employed or retained by Company. 15. Dispute Resolution. Company and Executive agree to resolve all ------------------ disputes arising out of their employment relationship by the following alternate dispute resolution process: (a) Company and Executive agree to seek a fair and prompt negotiated resolution; but if this is not successful, (b) all disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration; provided that during this process, (c) at the request of either party, not made later than seventy-five (75) days after the initial arbitration demand, the parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute by non-binding third-party intervention including either mediation or evaluation or both (but without delaying the arbitration hearing date). By entering into this contract, both parties give up their right to have the dispute decided in court by a judge or jury. The provisions of the Washington arbitration statute, Chapter 7.04 RCW, are incorporated herein to the extent not inconsistent with the other terms of this agreement. 8 <PAGE> (a) Binding Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising ------------------- out of or connected with Executive's employment at Company, including but not limited to claims for compensation or severance and claims of wrongful termination, age, sex, racial or other discrimination, or civil rights violations shall be determined by arbitration commenced in accordance with RCW 7.04.060, provided that the total award by a single arbitrator (as opposed to a majority of three arbitrators) shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000). If either party asserts in good faith that it is entitled to an award over Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000), there shall be three (3) arbitrators. The location of the arbitration shall be Seattle, Washington, or such other city to which the parties may agree. If Company and Executive cannot agree on the arbitrator(s), then the arbitrator(s) shall be selected by the administrator of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) office nearest the city where the arbitration is to be conducted. Each arbitrator shall be an attorney with at least 15 years' experience in commercial law or judicial arbitration experience. All statutes of limitations, which would otherwise be applicable, shall apply to any arbitration proceeding hereunder. Any issue about whether a controversy or claim is covered by this agreement shall be determined by the arbitrator(s). (b) Procedures. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance ---------- with this agreement using as appropriate the AAA Employment Dispute Resolution Rules in effect on the date hereof. There shall be no discovery or dispositive motion practice (such as motions for summary judgment or to dismiss or the like) except that the arbitrator(s) shall authorize such discovery as may be shown to be necessary to ensure a fair hearing, and no such discovery shall extend the time limits contained herein. The arbitrator(s) shall not be bound by the rules of evidence or of civil procedure, but rather may consider such writings and oral presentations as reasonable business people would use in the conduct of their day-to-day affairs, and may require both parties to submit some or all of their respective cases by written declaration or such other manner of presentation as the arbitrator(s) may determine to be appropriate. The par-ties agree to limit live testimony and cross-examination to the extent necessary to ensure a fair hearing on material issues. (c) Hearing; Law; Appeal Limited. The arbitrator(s) shall take ---------------------------- such steps as may be necessary to hold a private hearing within one hundred twenty (120) days of the initial request for arbitration and to conclude the hearing within two (2) days; and the arbitrator(s)'s written decision shall be made not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the hearing. The parties agree that they have included these time limits in order to expedite the proceeding, but they are not jurisdictional, and the arbitrator(s) may for good cause allow reasonable extensions or delays, which shall not affect the validity of the award. The written decision shall contain a brief statement of the claim(s) determined and the award made on each claim. In making the decision and award the arbitrator(s) shall apply applicable substantive law. Absent fraud, collusion or willful misconduct by an arbitrator, the award shall be final and judgment may be entered in any 9 <PAGE> court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator(s) may award injunctive relief or any other remedy available from a judge, including the joinder of parties or consolidation of this arbitration with any other involving common issues of law or fact or which may promote judicial economy, and may award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party, but shall not have the power to award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party, but shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages. The decision and award of the arbitrators need not be unanimous; rather, the decision and award of two (2) arbitrators shall be final. (d) Injunctive Relief. In the case of a breach of any of ----------------- Executive's obligations to Company, Company may request a court of competent jurisdiction to issue such temporary or interim relief (including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions as may be appropriate, either before arbitration is commenced or pending the outcome of arbitration. No such request shall be a waiver of the right to submit any claim or controversy to arbitration. Any issues of law or fact, which arise in connection with such request, shall, at Company's election, be determined by arbitration in accordance with subparagraph (a) through (c) above, 16. Venue and Jurisdiction. Venue and jurisdiction of any lawsuit ---------------------- involving this agreement or Executive's employment shall exist exclusively in state and federal courts in King County, Washington, unless injunctive relief is sought by Company and, in Company's judgment, that relief might not be effective unless obtained in some other venue. The provisions of this Section are subject to and do not supersede the dispute resolution provisions described above. 17. Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by the internal ------------- laws of the state of Washington without giving effect to provisions thereof related to choice of laws or conflict of laws. 18. Saving Provision. 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Company's policies and procedures that do not conflict with this agreement, whether in effect now or adopted later, shall apply or not apply to Executive as determined by Company in its discretion. DATED as of the date first written above. EXECUTIVE: --------------------------------------- Martin Kelly COMPANY: PYRAMID BREWERIES INC. By ------------------------------------ Its: Chief Financial Officer 11


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Money has also been spent at Corton Coastal Village in Suffolk, which has new Clifftop and Beach Garden Lodges and Premier Suites.
Two new shows – Gotta Sing Gotta Dance, a salute to the golden age of movie musicals, and The Sound of Musicals will feature.
There will additionally be a number of new Star Breaks for 2016, including Paul Potts and Natasha March, Britain's Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam, Calabro and Sam Bailey as well as new comedy act Eric and Ern and three-night Classical Crossover breaks.
Selected packages booked by September 28 include a 50% discount. Prices for a three-night weekend break at Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk start from £127pp arriving on January 8 and is based on two adults sharing standard accommodation with the Simply Dine package (English and continental buffet breakfasts and three course evening meals), including the 50% offer.
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The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD today announced that he is convening the National Public Health Emergency Team, as a public health response to the CPE/CRE superbug. Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) has been declared as a public health emergency, so that it is managed in line with the Public Health Plans which have been previously put in place for influenza.
CPE (also referred to as Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)) is the newest in a long line of 'superbugs' or bacteria that are hard to kill with antibiotics and are a particular problem in hospital settings.
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The proposal came about in the most romantic way possible, during Jessica's overseas trip to Canada where she was visiting relatives. "Carl-Anthony decided to hop on a plane and travel 30 hours (with ring in pocket!) to propose in front of my cousins, uncles and aunts." We're certain this made for one memorable proposal!
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Q&As: parental responsibility
One of my patients is divorcing his wife and has now requested access to his children's medical records. He claims that
although he was unmarried at the time of his children's birth, he acquired parental responsibility for them by subsequently marrying the mother. Is this correct?
The natural mother has automatic parental responsibility, unless it is removed by the courts, which is very rare.
The father does not automatically have parental responsibility for any of his natural children that were born to his wife before they married. (The law changed in this respect on 1 December 2003 and since that time a child born to an unmarried father, who agrees to be named as the father on the birth certificate, automatically acquires parental responsibility.)
The father may, however, obtain parental responsibility in a number of ways (see bullet points below) including subsequently marrying the child's mother. A father who had acquired parental responsibility in this way would only
lose some or all of that responsibility if the court ordered it, or when the child reached the age
of 18.
The BMA guidance on the subject states quite clearly: 'Both of a child's legal parents have parental responsibility if they were married at the time of the child's conception or at some time thereafter.'
It is important to remember that even quite young children may be Gillick competent and therefore may have legal capacity to consent or dissent to disclosure of their confidential medical records. In addition, you must always take into account your legal and professional obligation to act at all times in the child's best interests.
In a contentious divorce situation it would be worth checking with your medical defence organisation if there is any doubt about the wisdom of providing access to the records.
Acquired parental responsibility: an unmarried father can acquire parental responsibility by:
•applying for and getting a residence order
•applying to the court for a Parental Responsibility order
•making a parental responsibility agreement (in a set procedure) with the mother
•being appointed the child's guardian (once the appointment takes effect)
•subsequently marrying the mother of the child.
Step-parents do not acquire parental responsibility on marriage, but they do have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of any step-children in their care, and are responsible for the maintenance of a step-child where a marriage means the step-child is a 'child of the family' (ie,
a child who has been treated as a member of
the family.
A step-parent may acquire parental responsibility by:
•obtaining a residence order
•adopting the child.
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The form is a two-page document, and detailed instructions are provided on how to complete it.
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02.25.2012 Tomatomania 2012
Time — 9am until 5pm
Name — Tomatomania!
Sponsoring Group — Grow Native Nursery Westwood and Tomatomania!
Location Address — One Davis Avenue (at Davis and Constitution), Los Angeles, CA 90049 Directions http://rsabg.org/westwood?start=1
Additional event information — When is the last time you saw a green zebra running through your California native garden?
Grow Native Nursery Westwood welcomes Tomatomania!
Featuring guest speakers
Scott Daigre and John Lyons
… Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is a free event!
The longest-running and largest heirloom tomato event in the nation gets a California native plant twist.
Join us at Tomatomania's newest LA location, Grow Native Nursery Westwood. Select from hundreds of heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties and learn how to raise delicious tomatoes from seedlings and how to grow the best of both worlds—edibles and beautiful California native plants!
Tomatoes and CA natives? Together? Absolutely. Neither needs as much water as you might think! Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and Grow Native Nursery are pleased to announce that tomato-guru Scott Daigre and landscape designer John Lyons will be guest speakers at Tomatomania.
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"TOMATOMANIA: How to Grow Perfect Home Grown Tomatoes"
Leading the team of tomatomaniacs is Scott Daigre, owner of Powerplant Garden Design based in Ojai, California. A dedicated home gardener, Daigre shares his love of digging in the dirt through event appearances, speaking engagements, books, and videos that offer tools and tips for amateur and veteran gardeners alike. Read more about Tomatomania and Daigre at Tomatomaina.com.
John Lyons
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.
"The California Native and Edible Landscape"
For a decade now, Lyons has immersed himself in California horticulture. He has a particular fondness for California native plants and water-wise gardening. An avid practitioner of organic garden cultivation, he has a reputation for his passion and zeal which produce spectacular results. Read more about Lyons on his website The Woven Garden.
Internet link for more information –http://www.facebook.com/events/307729935942256/#!/events/307729935942256// and http://rsabg.org/nursery/707-tomatomania-mar-30-and-31
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After one year from laying the foundation stone for Amaavati, The Andhra Pradesh Secretariat on Monday began functioning from the interim government complex that came up at Amaravati, the state's permanent capital city, with majority of the employees shifting there. Aiming to run the administration from within Andhra Pradesh's geography, the state government had begun the process of shifting the Secretariat and other offices from its shared capital Hyderabad to Amaravati a few months ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for Amaravati, on the banks of river Krishna near Vijayawada, on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dasami last year. Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on the day of Dasara this year will step at his chamber situated at the first block in the first floor of the Secretariat.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had started functioning from Vijayawada a few months ago.Though Hyderabad is the shared capital city for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for 10 years as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Naidu had unilaterally decided that the government's seat of power should be within the geography of the state and started constructing an interim government complex (temporary secretariat) at Velagapudi village near Vijayawada.
While many departments and employees have already shifted to the temporary secretariat braving lot of hardship and inconvenience, several others moved from Hyderabad only the last weekend. The state government plans to keep only skeletal staff in Hyderabad to attend to court cases and to meet other purposes.


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Click here to read the previous chapter; Shadow Corps: Escape From Shadow – Episode 1, Shadow Corps: Escape From Shadow – Episode 2, Shadow Corps: Escape From Shadow – Episode 3
Paul was dumbfounded. He only stared at Irene. Scott on the other hand walked over to her side. He said nothing.
The Captain recovered from the ground. He looked at Irene, shock evident on his face.
"You would kill children?" he said. "What kind of monster are you?!"
Irene squeezed the trigger briefly, sending flame into the air momentarily. She grinned at him. "The good kind of monster," she replied.
The Captain looked from Irene to Scott and back to Irene. The confusion in his eyes was understandable. How could two human beings condone incinerating children? Who did that?
The Captain then looked at Paul. "You would allow this?" he asked.
Paul frowned. "Why were you transporting powered children into the country? You knew what would befall them. You knew we'd come for you. Yet you did it all the same. You are the one who brought this fate upon them, not me."
The Captain's face fell into horror. He made to speak, but Paul raised a hand to shut him off. "You will answer for your crimes. You will also answer for their crimes. But we are not killing them … at least not now. Not here."
That drew a surprised gaze from Irene. Scott didn't look surprised. But he didn't speak.
"What do you mean, boss?" she asked, uncertain. Her aim dropped. It was almost as if she didn't like the prospect of not killing the kids. Paul wondered why he still had feelings for her, knowing what kind of a monster she was. It was beyond him.
"I mean we're not going to set them ablaze," Paul replied with a hard tone. "We're going to dock them and transport them to a hospital, where they can be taken care off. Then we are going to find out where they came from and so on."
Irene's confusion only increased. She glanced at Scott for explanations. Scott shrugged. "Don't look at me. He's the boss," Scott said.
Irene glared back at Paul.
Paul didn't dignify her glare with one of his own. Instead he looked away. He tapped on the communication device in his ear as he walked over to the Captain. He pulled an electronic handcuff from his utility belt and cuffed the Captain. Then he hefted the man to his feet.
"Paul to the DSS lead, come in," Paul said.
"This is Captain Ayomide, sir," said a voice in his ear. "We have secured the vessel, but we are standing back while you do your shadow work. We are also keeping the media away. They somehow got wind of this operation."
"Good man," Paul said. "But I want you to allow the media access. I also want you to proceed into the vessel. We are taking prisoners…"
"Say again, sir," the man interrupted. "Did you say you are taking prisoners?"
"Roger that, Captain," Paul replied, refusing to meet Irene's heated stare. "Prepare a bus. There are a lot of kids."
"Roger that, sir," the man said, "DSS lead out."
"Thomas, come in," Paul said.
"I heard it all, sir," Thomas replied. "We're allowing them access to the vessel. What do you want us to do with the sailors?"
"Hand them over to the local police," Paul replied.
Thomas didn't reply for a moment. When he did, e said, "Are you sure about that, sir?"
Protocol demanded they don't leave hostages. The fact that there were shadow powered people was still a secret in the world. Usually, when they operated, they killed everyone involved so the news wouldn't get out. Now, Paul was telling Thomas to let the sailors go, sailors who had seen them use their shadow powers. Sailors who could talk to the police. It was a massive breach of security.
"Do it," Paul said.
"Roger that, sir," Thomas replied.
Paul shoved the Captain in Irene's direction. Irene didn't take him. Instead, she smashed an angry fist into his right temple, sending him to the ground, unconscious. She tapped on her earpiece to disable it. Then she glared at Paul.
"What the fuck, Paul?" Irene bellowed. "You want to get yourself killed?"
Scott folded his arms. He was fuming, but he wasn't saying anything.
"Pick him up and dock him," Paul said in a measured voice. He was still wondering why they were all fighting him, when they knew he was just trying to save a bunch of kids.
"Fucking answer me, Paul!" she yelled.
Paul heaved a sigh. "If you speak to me like that again, I will have you arrespted, Irene," Paul said, his voice totally calm. "Now, I gave you a direct order. You will obey me otherwise I will dock you as a sympathizer."
Irene's mouth fell agape, her face exchanging fury for shock. Her entire body trembled with rage.
"He gave you a direct order, Irene," Scott muttered. Though he was calm, though he was obviously on Irene's side, he spoke with an edge in his voice.
Irene shut her mouth up, frowned, and nodded. She slung the flame thrower over her back, shifting the gallon of petrol to her other hand. She roused up the Captain with a couple of slaps, before helping him to his feet and leading him out of the room.
Moments after she was gone, DSS agents began trouping into the room and helping the kids out. They found out that some of the kids were injured, while some were disabled. Paul ensured that the TV news crew that had gathered on the harbor were getting everything on camera.
The DSS lead agent had organized about thirty black, tinted SUVs to ferry the kids to the nearest General Hospital. Paul had ordered Thomas to go with the vehicles ensure that the transport wasn't waylaid en route. Paul's superiors could have sent another tac-team to arrest the vehicles and kill the kids. Thomas would ensure that didn't happen.
The sailors and terrorists were handed to the local police. The DSS agent cordoned off the ship, stationing a unit of ten agents to keep the vessel cordoned off. A Shadow Corps clean up team would come to destroy the ship, since shadow energy was still very much evident all over the vessel.
Paul and his team of agents were the last to exit the vessel. The DSS has succeeded in sending off passersby, but they had left a couple of news crew behind according to Paul's behest.
A fleet of four black Cadillac Escalades lined the harbor. The trunks were popped and the hidden armory was open right before the TV news crew, who were recording the whole proceeding. Paul and his team went on to remove their weapons and store them in the trunks.
Scott, Irene, and Paul shared the lead vehicle. Irene was the first to be finish loading her weapons in the trunk. Before she went into the car, she muttered into Paul's ears, "You're finished." And she was gone.
Paul glanced at Scott, who had heard.
"Don't look at me, boss," he replied. "I warned you." He finished up and went into the car.
Paul's last weapon was a pistol, which he gingerly dropped in its casing before sealing off the armory and returning the plastic platform that hid the armory. He taped a button and the trunk closed up.
Paul heaved a sigh, swirled on his heels, and marched to where the DSS agents were keeping the TV news crew in line. He had one more thing to do before he was shipped off to Purgatory. He was going to give a speech.
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The economics department honors program offers majors with a strong academic record the opportunity for an excellent capstone experience doing independent research with the guidance of a faculty advisor. Honors students use the skills they develop through coursework to design, research, and write a paper on an economics topic of their own choosing.
Students are encouraged to consider an honors concentration in economics if they are interested in writing a thesis and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4. Application to the honors program is usually made in early November during the first semester of a student's junior year. At the same time, students can apply separately to a winter semester ECON 495. ECON 495 is also offered in the fall term and is an advanced seminar in which students write a research paper.
Students are eligible for admission into the Honors Program after they complete ECON 401, 402, and 451 or 453 or STATS 426. Students who have not completed these courses until the fall semester of their senior year can apply for admission at that time.
An informational meeting is held in the fall to introduce students to the Honors Program faculty and the topics for the winter semester ECON 495 seminars. The meeting is announced on the undergraduate economics e-mail list and attendance is strongly recommended for students intending to apply to the Honors Program. Application materials will normally be due on the first Monday in November.
Admission to honors is not a requirement, nor a prerequisite, for admission to an ECON 495 seminar. All 495 applicants must apply to the faculty running the given 495 seminar. Honors concentrators are given priority admission to ECON 495 seminars, but non-honors students are welcome if there is space.
Honors Requirements
Honors students are required to complete the requirements for a regular concentration in economics including a two-course statistics and econometrics sequence consisting of one of: ECON 451, ECON 453, or STATS 426, and one of: ECON 452 or ECON 454. In addition, honors concentrators must also complete a senior thesis and enroll in at least one semester of ECON 497, a 1-credit seminar open only to honors students, which is designed to help students meet thesis draft deadlines, and improve their ability to present and write about economic research.
The honors thesis is more than a good course paper it will require a substantial effort in research and exposition. The thesis is typically an extension of an ECON 495 seminar paper or a paper in concentration coursework.
To graduate with honors at the end of the winter semester, students must submit a preliminary version of their completed thesis by the first Friday after the mid-winter recess. This gives sufficient time for the student to receive feedback and suggestions from their thesis adviser and from the Honors Director before the final draft is due. Students then revise and resubmit the thesis shortly before the end of the winter semester. Thesis deadlines for students who plan to graduate in the fall or summer terms are determined in consultation with the Honors Director, but will generally be around a month before the end of the term of graduation.
Writing an Honors Thesis in Economics
An honors thesis in economics typically includes theoretical and/or empirical analysis as well as a discussion of how the analysis relates to the relevant literature. There are two general paths to completing the honors thesis:
Option I: Students enroll in an ECON 495 seminar in winter term of their junior year and/or the fall term of their senior year. ECON 495 provides students with supervision to conduct their research project and culminates in a seminar paper. The honors student then revises, extends and polishes the paper under the direction of a faculty member, often the ECON 495 professor.
Option II: Students conduct their research project outside the guidance of an ECON 495 seminar. In such cases, students are required to work under the supervision of a UM faculty economist acting as a thesis
adviser and they may enroll in ECON 498 to receive credit towards the completion of their economics concentration plan. In pursuing Option II, the student must receive advance approval from the Honors Director.


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Diamond Services reports a lowering threshold for synthetic diamonds, as man-made stones as small as 0.0025 cts. discovered in New York
Multiple single-cut diamonds, sized from a quarter point to half a point (0.0025-0.005 carats), which were contained in jewellery recently submitted for testing to a Diamond Services laboratory, have been found to be synthetic, greatly expanding the range of goods that can be considered at risk of improper and deceptive disclosure.
Diamond Services expanding screening services for synthetic rough diamonds
With evidence mounting about a surge in the volume of uncut synthetic diamonds entering the marketplace, Diamond Services has announced that it is expanding its synthetic screening service for rough diamonds at its facilities in Hong Kong and New York.
Diamond Services sets up synthetic screening service in Shanghai following successful installation of mini Raman Spectrometer in Surat
Diamond Services has announced that it will begin offering synthetic diamond screening services directly to the Chinese diamond trade through the facilities in Shanghai of NGGC, the state-owned gem laboratory that is one of the largest grading institutes in China.
Screening Service Coincides with US & International Diamond Week
Diamond Services Ltd., the Hong Kong-based firm that markets cutting-edge technological solutions to the diamond, gem and jewellery industry and trade, introduced its diamond screening service during the US & International Diamond Week in Israel that takes place this week at the Israel Diamond Exchange.
Diamond Services to Introduce New Screening Technology for the Detection of Loose and Mounted Synthetic Diamonds
"We have developed a device, in close cooperation with the Faculty of Chemistry of one of the world's leading academic institutions that screens colourless diamonds, in all sizes, shapes and quantities, with a 100 percent success rate...


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It was Todd's 30th Birthday, and Dave, Damon and I were headed up to Tahoe for the celebration. When we got to our cabin, what did we see? Mark had driven his Rover over the side of the hill! Was he upset? Nope. That wasn't Mark's style, to him it was all part of having a good time, and it was something that he "meant" to do. Later on that night we went down to the casino's in South Lake, and what did Mark do this time?? He slightly dropped his pants in the middle of the casino, and soon afterwards bought everyone a round of shots, which was another of his kind gestures that he extended to his friends often. The next afternoon we were on the deck of our cabin, and Mark was in the hottub sticking his deriere out of the water, meanwhile chanting "My bum is in the air, my bum is in the air," with that unforgettable chesire cat grin stretching across his face.
That was just one weekend with Mark, where he indeed exuded all of the qualities that everyone has been mentioning this week. Mark had extremely charismatic ways, a unique smile, sparkling eyes, and curled eyelashes that I will never forget. I remember my spirits being lifted when I knew that he would be at the same gathering, party or concert that I was attending, because he was "that guy", the one who made you feel important, like you were somebody special. Mark was nothing short of being almost "perfect" in every facet of life. He achieved many, many things, and can now remain as an inspiration to us all. Every story that I have read is true, and I too feel blessed just to have known him. He will indeed remain the "American Hero" in all of our hearts.
We Miss and Love you Mark Bingham,
Janell Hartman
I am standing upon the sea shore. A ship at my side
spreads his white sails to the morning breeze and
starts for the blue ocean. He is an object of beauty
and strength and I stand and watch him until at
length, he hangs like a speck of white cloud just
where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone says, "There! He is gone!" Gone where?
Gone from my sight, that is all. He is just as large
in mast and hull and spar as when he left my side, and
he is just as able to bear his load of living weight
to his destined port.
His diminished size is in me, not in him. And just at
the moment when someone at my side says, "There! He is
gone!", there are other eyes watching him coming, and
other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "There
He comes!"
We love you Mark!
Then later I remember his 30th birthday party. He spent most of the night not focused on HIS day but on everyone else. Telling us how much he loved us, telling his fondest memories of each of us. I remember him dressed up as Brandy Chastain in the most ridiculous looking bra on Halloween. I remember him pouring Jaeger down everyone's throats at my white trash going away party and finding the bottles on the kitchen door jam the next morning and just smiling because that was Mark.I remember numerous bear hugs, words of affection, genuine love, a fierce loyalty, a man who truly loved life and would defend anything that was important to him. I remember one of the most incredible people I have ever know. I love Mark and he will always be a part of me. I hate that he is gone, but we all know that he went a hero, loyal and loving to the end.
Goodbye Mark. I love you. Go Bears!
Amy Callaway
All our best,
Cyd Zeigler Jr.
Jim Buzinski
To those who knew Mark Bingham, 31, he was a warm,
friendly, smart, handsome man who welcomed people into
his life. He was the kind of guy that a perfect
stranger would feel totally comfortable talking to
about life's deepest issues, and most trivial matters.
He was one of the passengers on the plane that crashed
in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Shortly before the plane
crashed, he was able to call his mother and say his
good-byes. He had been flying from New York back home
to San Francisco at the time. Mark was a member of our community. A graduate of the
University of California - Berkeley, he was a member
of the Golden Bears' national champion rugby team in
the 1990s. After college, he played rugby with the
San Francisco Fog, a gay rugby team in the City. He
was also planning to field a touch rugby team for next
year's Gay Games in Sydney.
We at Outsports knew Mark from two flag football games
between our Los Angeles team and his San Francisco
team. He was a terrific athlete, with the hands of
Cris Carter and the strength of Daunte Culpepper. His
spirit was even more impressive and memorable, his big
smile and boisterous personality dominating the social
events after each game.
Today we were copied on an e-mail, recently written by
Mark, that he sent to his Fog rugby team in San
Francisco, after they were accepted into the straight
California Rugby League. Some great words written by,
truly, a great man:
"When I started playing rugby at the age of 16, I
always thought that my interest in other guys would be
an anathema -- completely repulsive to the guys on my
team -- and to the people I was knocking the shit out
of on the other team. I loved the game, but KNEW I
would need to keep my sexuality a secret forever. I
feared total rejection.
As we worked and sweated and ran and talked together
this year, I finally felt accepted as a gay man and a
rugby player. My two irreconcilable worlds came
Now we've been accepted into the union and the road is
going to get harder.
We need to work harder. We need to get better. We have
the chance to be role models for other gay folks who
wanted to play sports, but never felt good enough or
strong enough. More importantly, we have the chance to
show the other teams in the league that we are as good
as they are. Good rugby players. Good partiers. Good
sports. Good men.
Gay men weren't always wallflowers waiting on the
sideline. We have the opportunity to let these other
athletes know that gay men were around all along - on
their little league teams, in their classes, being
their friends.
This is a great opportunity to change a lot of
people's minds, and to reach a group that might never
have had to know or hear about gay people. Let's go
make some new friends...and win a few games.
Congratulations, my brothers in rugby.
It is believed that the passengers on the plane that
Mark was on may have had a role in diverting the plane
from its target in, probably, Washington DC. It is
also believed that Mark would have had an active role
in that effort by the passengers.
From what we can tell now, Mark left us as a greater
role model than he could have ever imagined.
It was a New York Cab ride in October 1998 when Mark and I decided we
live here. 11 months was all we had here. As reality sinks slowly into the
pit of
despair I know sadly I will survive. His memory will live forever. The
is a
better place for having known Mark.
Although I only met Mark about three years ago, that evening had a profound
impact on my life. I had left the legal profession to write a novel, and I
was getting a little stir crazy in my apartment, day after day. I
this to Mark, when he asked what I did, and we spent the rest of the
talking about work, passions, life, and other things. By the end of the
evening, he decided that I should go back to work in the real world, doing
the work he does. He felt I had the right temperament, and despite having
no experience at all in the field of public relations, he gave me the
confidence to go forward with it.
We exchanged contact information, and then over the next week or so, we
worked on my resume, my "opening statement" and filling my head with a lot
of current PR information -- the agency landscape and tricks of the trade.
With the benefit of Mark's PR boot camp, I was able to respond to ads
confidently and managed to hitch a ride with a small, growing PR agency in
Mark and I stayed in contact, meeting each other socially, but we were
surprised to bump into each other early this year at a wireless trade show
in Las Vegas. Our clients had neighboring booths. He inquired as to what
was doing, and I told him I had recently become a director of that agency.
His response was to give me a big bear hug.
Every contact I had with Mark was unusually generous, funny, respectful,
warm. We recently spent time in Las Vegas again at Joe's bachelor party,
and he had a chance to charm a whole new group of people meeting him for
first time. By the end of the weekend, all of them were completely
of Mark, and considered him the life of the party -- but also saw him as a
smart, capable, and loyal human being. It was good to see others admire
as I did.
I just saw Ms. Hoglan interviewed on the Today show, expanding that
admiration, giving a national audience a peek at the great man who was our
Thank you, Mark.
Jamil Moledina
My story about Mark is the weekend we spent together at Joe's bachelor
party in Vegas, just a few weeks ago. From the moment we met, I was hooked.
Here was this outspoken, garrulous, and kind man who clearly loved his friends,
and knew how to have one hell of a good time. Joe's story about the Badger
makes me laugh, but you know, it doesn't surprise me in the least. The
clubs, the t-shirts, the stretch hummer limos, the breakfast we had after
closing down Studio 54 -- none of it would have been even remotely the same
without Mark.
I look forward to hearing more stories from the rest of you, celebrating
this man, this friend, this brother, who was taken from all of us much too
Mark, the only American I ever met who could drink more than me - quite a
I knew Mark for what now seems such a short time - since his visit to
Australia in 1999. The thing is though, I'd been hearing so much about him
from his best friend Amanda over the years that I felt like I'd known him
for years the first time I did meet him. But that's what it felt like to
know Mark. He was such a generous, open man that to know him, even for the
shortest time, was to have a best friend.
I remember when he came out here to Sydney last year, for the Olympics, and
he had come straight from arriving at the airport, to help me with moving
house. I remember at one stage there were two of us struggling with my sofa
up the three flights of stairs to my new apartment. Mark took one look of
us, then told us to step aside, took the sofa from both of us, flung it over
his shoulder, and carried it up the three flights himself. He was such a
big, gentle bear of a man.
Sometimes in moments of tradegy, the term "he/she was the nicest person you
could ever meet" gets thrown around about certain people, as a way of
conveying them as good person to know, a good friend. Well, in this case a
truer word could not be spoken - he simply was the nicest person I have ever
had the privelage of knowing during my time on this planet.
Mark Bingham, you will be sorely missed old friend.
Dave Rooney
Hello all - (thanks to Joe S. for adding me to the list)
While watching ABC news last night, I suddenly realized that the Mark Bingham
who'd been mentioned was our friend Mark. As I listened to Mark's mom talking
to Peter Jennings I felt immediately sad, but I also felt proud in a strange
way. While I know we will all miss Mark so much and he will miss all his
friends and famiy in this world, I believe he acted with courage and he did
what he thought needed to be done in the moment.
I knew Mark from Joe and Liz -- and then found myself working directly with
Mark during our mutual time at 3Com Corporation in Santa Clara. Mark joined my
product launch team (the "Typhoon" team) as a PR person and immediately
contributed lots of very creative (and sometimes "out there" ;-) ideas.
Unfortunately, we didn't work together more than a few months before one of
many layoffs occurred at 3Com. When I got the news that my job was one of those
being eliminated, Mark was very kind in offering to help me try to find a
position in the PR group. We had a nice lunch together right before I left the
company -- and I appreciated his encouragement and positive attitude very much
during what was a difficult time for me.
My best to Mark and you all,
Lisa North
now living in Seattle, Washington
Hi Everybody. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that this email list has
grown so large. Everywhere mark went, he touched someone's heart. Whether
it was dressed as a 6'4" transvestite lumberjack, or in a jacket and tie
holding a glass of Pinot Noir. He somehow always managed to work the word
"Heinous" in there, regardless.
I know we're all trying to come to grips with this great loss. I myself
find that I feel "ok" sometimes, then images of Mark come to me and I just
break down again. Our brother had something about him that was easy to
like. Easy to trust. Easy to admire. Easy to call friend.
I have a friend who has seen the Light
So close to Life from what would be death
And as Life is to death
He lived none as such
To include a demise past any sunrise
But only Life to the living
Beyond All Worlds
Forever in giving to the world
And forever in leading and Loving in Light
Seeking forward
He makes his journey wayward
Amongst the stars
That are his footprints
So he knows no death
He has never told that story
He has only known what takes us beyond All things
And such is his legacy and his glory
Follow his footprints
Follow the path
And you will see his tomorrow today
In Memoriam, Mark Bingham
Dan Albracht, Delta Delta '99
September 13, 2001
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text: Wincle Trout 2015 Saturday 30th May 2015 On what was a beautiful late May afternoon, thirteen hardy Belle Vue Racers again descended on the village of Wincle to negotiate the climbs and descents of the annual Wincle Fell Race, plough through the River Dane and claim their finisher's trout. In the event, Ali Alsaadi (54:06) was the first Belle Vue Racer home, followed by Phoebe Wallbank (55:47) and Vicky Smith (58:09). Well done to all runners! Happy days! AT Ali, first BVR to finish The Fonz Coach Lynda's report: Saturday weather was ideal for Wincle. Not as big a turn out as last year – but nonetheless a very good race day. The hill, and I do mean a hill, was unbelievable – even the front runners walked up it! The BVR approach was very positive and I must say rewarding. I saw Ali walking up the hill but on seeing me he did produce a bit of a run and then continued walking 'the hill'. This paid off though as he stormed through first for BVR – I do think Ali must do some secret training which he tells nobody about? Andy Wood quickly followed, looking a cool as usual, followed by Jason – you really must see the photographs of Jason, his effort and pain were written across his face! Didn't catch Anthony P. (no club vest?!) then onto Steve M. and Barry. The women saw Phoebe just behind Vicky on the hill but she managed to overtake and had a very creditable finish. Vicky came through next smiling – that's what I like to see! Catherine came down the hill to the finish in great style, the best downhill I've seen in a long time. This was followed by Anne W. whom I am still not sure enjoyed it!? Next came Julia and you can certainly tell that hard training sessions have been put in. Julia and Catherine are currently training hard for the Tour of Tameside. Onto Ruth A., who also had a great run and creditable finish. Maria H-A. bravely attempted the race not really knowing what was at stake. She didn't finish but well done Maria. Share this:TwitterFacebook Related


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I don't travel much on business, or conduct much business when I travel, but when I do, I have a handful of accessories that I always pack to make the trip more efficient. In addition to the usual electronics (e.g. notebook computer and iPad and associated cables and chargers), here's what I bring:
- eBags backpack: I switched to a backpack from a traditional computer bag last year, and I'm never going back. Besides having a plethora of pockets and pouches for storing all kinds of gears and accessories, a backpack doesn't scream "steal me because I have $2,000 of equipment inside!" Plus, a backpack frees up your hands for carrying suitcases or coffee.
- Eagle Creek mesh bag: This is one of the handiest accessories I've run across. Everything you see in the photo (except the backpack and the table!) will fit into this three-compartment (two smaller ones are on the back side) zippered bag...along with the power adapters and cables for my laptop, phone and iPad. The mesh bag then stores nicely inside the backpack's middle compartment.
- Kensington notebook lock: This won't prevent a determined burglar from making off with your computer, but it will thwart snatch-and-run thefts by passers-by who peek in while the housekeeping crew is busy leaving you those useless little soaps.
- Nite Ize gear ties: I've just discovered these at REI, and I buy a pair every time I'm in a store. They're twist ties on steroids, and their usefulness is limited only by your imagination. Plus, they're fun to play with! They come in multiple sizes and the big ones are truly heavy duty. Bend them to use as a makeshift tripod for your compact digital camera, or a document holder when you're typing.
- 1-to-3 AC adapter and 12" power cords: Hotels are getting more savvy about providing abundant AC outlets, but you still occasionally find one that just won't accommodate all your electronic charging needs. These simple accessories multiply the available outlets, and the short power cords accommodate adapter bricks.
How about you? What are your "must have" business travel accessories?


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Pitchfork Riding Popularity Wave
Is Pitchfork playing it safe, or is it just riding the cool wave? One of our writers (William) pointed out this criticism of Pitchfork to me earlier today. Entitled "What Cool Does To Your Score," the article suggests that Pitchfork's scoring of Ariel Pink's albums have increased paralleling lo-fi's growing popularity. The argument isn't overly developed, and while I don't disagree with The Decibel Tolls' general point, I feel there is more to this picture.
Don't call me Pitchfork's defender, but while many music bloggers will criticize the once small (now huge!) music website for it's "lack of individuality"–I'll be the scab. I've read some comments by Pitchfork writer in forums I participate in (see "Scottp4k here
), and here's my inference: they wouldn't deny riding the cool wave. To the extent that Pitchfork rides the wave, they are also the ocean that everyone jumps in to surf, while the kids that discovered the waves are just riding for the fun of it…
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How many times a day do you wonder to yourself, " WHAT am I not Getting about him?" Picture a game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, except… this is a hanging picture of a Man. We're going to Pin Him with 24 things that'll keep him happy and appreciate you as his partner, forever!
Plus, when was the last time you got on a Dating Site? It's beyond bizarre!
Let's make a party outta' this one!


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However much you enjoy playing with the latest gadgets, you probably won't get as big a kick out of them as these adorable bears do when they play with their pink balloon.
The three sloth bears were captivated when a balloon floated into their enclosure at the Beekse Bergen Safari Park in the Netherlands. After they chased it around for a while on their hind legs, one of the bears got a little too excited and…well, they got to experience the inevitable letdown as it popped under the bear's enormous paw.
"Beren maken kennis met een ballon!" Wilde deze video graag delen omdat je de beren maar weinig op deze manier ziet ó¾µ (we hebben in de gaten gehouden dat de beren en apen de ballon niet op aten). Groeten Xaviera Simons
Posted by Xaviera Simons on Tuesday, 8 March 2016
What is it about bears walking on their hind legs that I find so adorably amusing? It never ceases to make me laugh.
I felt so bad when it popped…someone get these guys another balloon, stat!