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The Global Ageing, Health and Policy iBSc course is a multidisciplinary course aimed at training students in critical areas of policy affecting older people and ageing societies globally. It examines global ageing through the lens of public policy, demography, economics and health science. The course will examine the challenges that ageing populations pose to societies worldwide, from both medical and social science perspectives.
For more information, including details on how to apply, see our Intercalated BSc pages.
You will develop a thorough understanding of the concept of ageing, and its implications for public policies worldwide.
You will explore current trends and cutting- edge research on global ageing and older people, working alongside international experts at a leading research institution.
Members of the Institute of Gerontology at King's include world-renowned experts in a number of research fields including demography, economics, social policy and health.
You will study specialist, advanced texts, policy documents and critiques as well as individual research articles and research reviews.
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Duration One year
Study mode Full-time
Course type Single honours
Awarding institution King's College London
Department of Global Health & Social Medicine
Institute of Gerontology
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While global aging represents a triumph of medical, social, and economic advances over disease, it also presents tremendous challenges. Establishing a suitable welfare and long-term care system has become a pressing policy concern for governments around the world.
King's Institute of Gerontology is a world leading research and education centre on ageing and older people. The iBSc in Global Ageing, Health and Policy will enrich your medical education by offering you a comprehensive perspective of how ageing affects individuals, families and governments, and how healthcare and social policies can contribute to healthy ageing worldwide.
The course is taught by world-renowned experts on the clinical and social dimensions of ageing, as well as the health and social care policies affecting ageing societies globally.
This one-year programme comprises two 30-credit taught modules, two 15-credit taught modules and a 30-credit dissertation. Optional modules include principles of epidemiology and the biology of ageing.
Under the direct supervision of a member of staff at the Institute of Gerontology, the dissertation will help you develop the capacity to conduct research through critical and systematic enquiry related to global ageing, health and policy. In earlier years, dissertations focused on a wide range of areas including health policy, long-term care for older people, the implications of ageing for work and families, and disability and pension policy for older age.
We will be awarding two student prizes each year. These are:
The Institute of Gerontology Prize for the best overall performance in the Intercalated BSc Global Ageing, Health and Policy.
The Institute of Gerontology Prize for the best student research project in the Intercalated. BSc Global Ageing, Health and Policy.
The following table gives an idea of the contact and self-study time allocation you might expect from a typical academic year:
Seminars & tutorials
Private study
Workshop (hours)
Ageing: a Global Perspective
20 hours
120 hours
Population Ageing & Policy
30 hours
10 hours
259 hours
Ageing, Health & Society
Principles of Epidemiology
112 hours
Gerontology Research Project
5 hours
281 hours
6 hours
31 hours
4 hours
115 hours
The primary methods of assessment for this course are assessed essays, coursework, oral presentations, examinations and dissertations.
Orals/ Vivas
Other types of In Course Assessment
Biology of Ageing
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
King's College London is regulated by Office for Students.
The majority of learning for this degree takes place at the King's College London Strand Campus, Guy's Campus, St Thomas' Campus and Waterloo Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
See our full list of intercalated courses here.
For details of how to apply click here.
King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
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King's students: 27th January 2020 Non-King's students: 2nd March 2020
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Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2020-2021 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.
Full time tuition fees EU:
Students starting their programme in 2020/21 (September 2020) who are eligible to pay EU fees will pay the same rate of tuition fees as UK students. This will apply for the duration of their programme, but may be subject to change by the UK Government for subsequent cohorts from 2021/22.
Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2020-2021 academic year is £26,700 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
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Of course, knowing me... I didn't hoard home much at all. Not much at all... Yeah. *sarcasm ends here* :P
When I caught the news that Priceline was going to have 40% off all cosmetics, I compiled a list of brands that I was going to check out, which includes:
- Australis -- We all know... My fave brand!! Yipeee!
- Face Of Australia -- Their range is generally a tad cheaper than Australis, but their quality is comparable.
- essence -- NEVER has sales in which I'm assuming is because their products are already SO inexpensive, so you can imagine their price drops with the 40% off!
- Savvy by DB -- Their products used to be cheaper, but it seemed like the brand had a make-up with a slight price increase. I've always over their blushersso 40% off calls for the perfect chance!
- Australis Fresh & Flawless Powder in Darkest Brown -- I have this at home and I've already hit pan so it was time to restock! I've only realised now that the shade is too dark for me... Will be going to my sister.
- Face Of Australia Lip Liner in Sugar Rose -- I've used FOA's mechanical lip liners before and they are creamy, pigmented and fairly long-lasting! Little did I know, I've accidentally picked up the pencil versions.. :( It's such a lovely pink colour though!
- Face Of Australia HD Liquid Eyeliner -- Reviewed this before and I really like it.
- Face Of Australia Blush in O Peachy -- Have this at home already. It's golden shimmers makes a lovely highligh on the cheeks! I've purchased this for my upcoming Instagram giveaway (@the_beautifool).
- Savvy by DB Matte Lipstick in Guava
- Rimmel London Lipstick in Pink Blush
- 2 x essence Lipsticks in More To Love -- One for myself and one for upcoming Instagram giveaway!
- Face Of Australia Stick Foundation -- I LOVE FOA's Lasting Looks Natural Foundation and I know their stick foundations have been raved by a few other bloggers.. I just had to!
- Savvy by DB Blushers -- Yes! THREE. Two in Rose and one in Silky Pink. The extra is for giveaway.. Yeah. I always hoard home items for giveaway, but there just never seems to be enough time and products to HOST a giveaway! I also really wanted their baked blushers, but a strange force held me back.. Many thanks to that strange force.. Must be Mum's constant nagging of my growing collection >_<"
- Pacific Blue -- Deemed as a favourite by many and also because I've been into blue nails lately!
- Green with Envy -- Jaci posted about this yonks ago and I've added it to my wishlist ever since! Hehehehe.. Haven't worn green nails in yonks!
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Emilia Clarke Disrupts Kit Harington's 'SNL' Monologue To Ask How 'Game of Thrones' Ends
"Wait a second, Emilia, you're on the show!"
You would think that working on Game of Thrones would make you privy to what will happen in Season 8. However, it looks like Emilia Clarke has no idea how the HBO series will end. The actress has just crashed Kit Harington's Saturday Night Live appearance to try and get her co-star to tell her how the final season will conclude.
Harington recently hosted the comedy show on April 6 and he immediately announced in his monologue that he will not be "revealing how the show ends." However, that didn't stop Clarke from popping up in the SNL audience to beg him to give them "a general sense of how it ends." Needless to say, Game of Thrones Season 8 fans were delighted to see her.
Sorry, guys, Kit Harington isn't dropping any spoilers tonight.
Harington tells Clarke that she is in the show and she should know how it ends. However, she quickly explains that she "forgot" because "it's been too damn long since the last season." Additionally, the real Daenerys Targaryen admitted she doesn't know what's happening in Game of Thrones Season 8 because most of her scenes were with her dragon "which is just a tennis ball on a green pole."
Nevertheless, Harington insisted she would have to wait until the premiere to find out. However, Clarke isn't the only one who has questions about the final season.
John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly in the series, also asked if they could still hang out once the show is over. When Harington stated that he isn't available "next Tuesday," Bradley accuses the real Jon Snow that he has changed.
The most hilarious cameo came from Harington's own wife Rose Leslie. Interestingly, the actress who played Ygritte didn't want Game of Thrones Season 8 spoilers. She was simply concerned about what the couple would do for money now that they were both unemployed.
The 'Game of Thrones' cast hanging out at 'SNL'.
Game of Thrones Season 8 will premiere on HBO on April 14.
Watch Emilia Clarke crash Kit Harington's 'SNL' monologue below.
Robert Downey Jr. Posing As Pin-Up Girls Is Just What The Internet Needs Right Now
Disturbing yet alluring. Bravo!
Robert Downey Jr is an inspiration to many. Not only is he one of the brightest, highest-paid Hollywood stars of our day but the story of his rise to fame is just amazing. The Iron Man actor is a living proof that, much like the Marvel superhero he portrays, it is possible to constantly improve and reinvent yourself, despite life's struggles and difficulties.
83 Cool Baby Names Taken from Game of Thrones
Love the hit fantasy series? Here are 83 GOT names you can consider for your baby!
Game of Thrones is, without a doubt, one of the world's biggest television series ever. Since its introduction to the small screen in April 2011, the award-winning HBO show has broken a lot of grounds and has spawned numerous fans across the world.
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Case in point, Netflix gets some of its best ideas from movie pirates.
Netflix had been a huge part of our daily routine that it's difficult to remember our lives before it. The online streaming service has completely revolutionized the way we watch out favorite movie and series.
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Image Processing, Visual Perception and Display
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The emphasis is on using image data to achieve better health outcomes and smarter health care. Examples of technology development areas in this program include but are not limited to models, algorithms, software, methodologies, and other tools that will: facilitate medical imaging research; support clinical detection, diagnosis and therapy; and improve patient healthcare.
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MRI of a moving fetus, revealing structures within the developing brain.
This movie shows an average female brain from age 20 to 80 years. Note the loss of gray matter and the expansion of the ventricles with age.
QPath: A Flow-Through High-Throughput Quantitative Histology Platform In the category of Diagnostic Devices the winning project was Q-Path, submitted by Armin Arshi, David Kuo, Robert Lee, Elizabeth Ng, and Andrew Tan from the University of California Los Angeles. The project addressed the most common form of bladder cancer, transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), which is the fourth most common and ninth most deadly form of cancer in men. The team developed a high-throughput, flow-through microfluidic platform combined with automated image analysis software, which allows for systematic screening of patients' urine samples in order to noninvasively diagnose TCC. The system provides the pathologist with a quantitative analysis of the sample and an index to differentiate between healthy, low-grade malignancy, and high-grade malignancy. The device has the potential to be applied to a broader range of bodily fluid samples, including blood and pleural fluids; hence it could play a key role in the early diagnosis of various types of cancers. For more information on DEBUT visit: http://www.nibib.nih.gov/training-careers/undergraduate-graduate/design…


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Roche subsidiary in Russia was opened in 1991 and since then the company's biotechnological medicines for treatment of cancer, severe virus infections, autoimmune inflammatory diseases and metabolic disorders have been widely marketed in Russia. Roche is represented in the country by Pharmaceutical Division, Diagnostics and Diabetes Care. Roche is the leading company in the ONLS (high-technology reimbursement) segment of the prescription drug market, and is the top oncology company in Russia.
The headquarters are located in Moscow. Roche's development of novel and highly effective medicines is the result of numerous clinical trials conducted by the company according to GCP (Good Clinical Practice) worldwide, including Russia. Clinical trials in Russia are performed in the context of long-term cooperation with major Russian research centers such as the Russian N.N. Blokhin Oncology Scientific Center in Moscow, Prof. N.N. Petrov Cancer Research Institute in Saint-Petersburg, Republican Oncology Center and AIDS Center in Kazan and many others.
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Roche Applied Science's product portfolio and capabilities supports academic scientific organizations in genomics and proteomics studies. Roche Tissue Diagnostics offers automated diagnostics systems that are standardising and optimising the slide staining process. Roche Diabetes Care in Russia is a market leading organization helping people with diabetes to live healthy and productive by providing them with Accu-Chek® branded blood monitoring and insulin delivery systems.
The company is a Good Corporate Citizen and takes an active part in the local social healthcare projects and initiatives. Roche supports the Equal Right to Life program initiated by oncologists. The goal of the program is to implement modern technologies of cancer diagnostics and treatment at regional healthcare institutions and to provide equal opportunities for proper treatment to all patients in Russia regardless of their social status or location.
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NPCC breaks Guinness World Records title for the 'Heaviest Single-Module Topside on a Fixed Steel Jacket'
The National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a part of Senaat, one of the UAE's largest industrial investment holding companies owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, broke a Guiness World Records™ (GWR) title for the 'Heaviest single-module topside on a fixed steel jacket.'
The record-beating Umm Lulu Gas Treatment Platform (ULGTP) set on a fixed steel jacket weighs 31,515metric tonnes and was manufactured by NPCC, fully in the UAE at its 1.3mn square metre manufacturing yard in Musaffah, for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), contributing substantial in-country value. NPCC celebrated the GWR honour by unveiling the plaque at its pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) being held at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
The platform was inaugurated in June by His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, in the presence of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; and HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court.
Nearly as tall as London's Big Ben, the ULGTP measures 77.7 metres x 83.5 metres, and is one of five platforms fully manufactured by NPCC as part of an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract awarded by ADNOC to NPCC, in consortium with TechnipFMC, for the Umm Lulu Package 2 Full Field Development (Process Facilities). ADNOC's Umm Lulu Field will have an oil production capacity of more than 100,000 barrels per day in 2020, supporting the company's strategy of increasing production capacity from 3mn to 5mn bpd by 2030.
After the GWR title was announced, HE Dr. Mohamed Rashed Al Hameli, Chairman of NPCC, said: "Accomplishing the ULGTP at our yard in Musaffah is a statement on our strong local manufacturing competencies that add value to our partners. With a team of highly skilled Emirati professionals working on the project, the achievement has underpinned our credentials as one of the world's leading EPC majors for the energy sector, capable of undertaking and delivering complex projects. The GWR will further inspire us to push our boundaries and support our partners in enhancing their operational ease and efficiency through state-of-the-art supporting infrastructure."
Eng. Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NPCC, said: "The ULGTP project was indeed a challenging task, which called for seamless teamwork and collaboration. Our professionals raised the bar with this record-beating feat that adds to the pride of our nation. Through our projects, 'Made in the UAE for the world', we are committed to delivering on the vision of our leadership to boost localised manufacturing and strengthening the participation of skilled Emiratis in the technical sector. With this project, we have created exceptional in-country value and contributed to helping ADNOC achieve its strategic goals of enhancing production capacity."
The ULGTP, already shipped to the site, mainly handles gas including compression, dehydration and sweetening. As consortium leader for the major Umm Lulu Field, NPCC is responsible for the detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, offshore installation, commissioning and start-up of a large offshore super complex.
The super complex also includes an Accommodation Platform (ULAP), Utilities Platform (ULUP), Water Disposal Platform (UMWDP), Separation Platform (ULSP), Riser Platform (ULRP) and the Gas Treatment Platform (ULGTP) – all made in the UAE by NPCC. The total weight of the super complex is over 102,648 metric tonnes (MT).


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Shares in Samsung have fallen after it delayed shipments of its latest smartphone – but without giving a detailed reason for the decision.
Samsung said: "Shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 are being temporarily delayed for additional quality assurance inspections."
There are reports in South Korea and the US of the Galaxy Note 7 "exploding" either during or just after charging.
However, it is unclear whether the delay is because of these reports.
Pictures and videos shared online depict charred and burnt handsets.
Shares fell as much as 3.5% during trade in Seoul before making a partial recovery to close 2% down on the day.
Sister company Samsung SDI told Reuters that while it was a supplier of Galaxy Note 7 batteries, it had received no information to suggest the batteries were faulty.
Catching fire
A YouTube user who says they live in the US uploaded a video of a Galaxy Note 7 with burnt rubber casing and damaged screen under the name Ariel Gonzalez on 29 August.
He said the handset "caught fire" shortly after he unplugged the official Samsung charger, less than a fortnight after purchasing it.
"I came home after work, put it to charge for a little bit before I had class, went to put it on my waist and it caught fire," he said.
He added that while he was unharmed, his carpet was burnt in the incident.
At least five other claims of phones "exploding" had been made by 24 August, according to the Korean news agency Yonhap News.
Further images of a burnt Galaxy Note 7 were uploaded to Kakao Story, a popular social media site in Korea, on 30 August.
A user wrote: "There was another explosion of the Galaxy Note 7. It was my friend's phone. A Samsung employee checked the site and he is currently in talks over the compensation with Samsung. You should use its original charger just in case and leave the phone far away from where you are while charging."
The post has since been deleted, according to Business Korea.
Samsung vs Apple
Rival Apple is due to hold an event on 7 September, where it is expected to announce its latest iPhone.
"The timing could not be worse for Samsung," said Roberta Cozza, research director at Gartner.
"Samsung was back on track with its premium phones after the Galaxy S7 earlier this year. If it plans on issuing a recall, it will have to be done quickly, as such issues can be very damaging.
"The Galaxy Note 7 was very well received when it was launched earlier this month, so this is a delicate moment."
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A Temecula septoplasty is one of those cosmetic surgery procedures that may be done for medical necessity. This is because a centered septum is imperative for good breathing, sinus drainage, and healthy sleep patterns. Keep in mind that this is different from the rhinoplasty, which is often performed to give you a more traditionally-shaped nose.
A septoplasty does not leave visible scars, making it an easy choice for people who may be concerned with their looks following surgery. However, with this one simple procedure, patients can breathe easier and find themselves free of those constant sinus infections that once plagued them.
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The renegade Green Party, locked in a suicide pact with Fianna Fáil, is making a desperate attempt to retrieve its situation by distancing itself from the major policies of the Government as polls show the party at only 3% and its FF partners at only 21%, the lowest FF result in history. The Greens are now at the same level of the PD's (the Nasty Party) just before they went out of existence last year. With 93% of Green supporters expressing dissatisfaction with the government, the Green parliamentary group have little room to manoeuvre having sold out on every single policy they had espoused prior to the 2007 general election which led to their death embrace with FF. The voters can now see that a vote for the Greens is a vote to keep FF in power, the most unpopular government in the history of the Republic which is clinging on to office with their help.
In an unprecedented move, Biffo's scrooge government is to further raid the pockets of working people by backdating the increased income levies of the April Budget to 1 Eanáir/January 2009. This scandalous and oppressive move shows once again the contempt of these right-wing crony capitalist politicians for working people and their families who are suffering the worst effects of this capitalist authored economic crisis. At the same time the proposed reduction in Dáil members' long-service payments and ministerial pensions for TD's on top of their regular salaries has proven to be a misleading propaganda stunt. The proposed changes will not be implemented in the current Dáil but, must await new legislation in some future date, if ever.
The decision of the ICTU leaders to re-enter discussions with this miserable Government, which have amounted to nothing but abdication by ICTU of its primary duty to defend the interests of Trade Union members and their families, must now be questioned as there is no sign of any leeway being given to the interests of working people and the agenda continues to favour the wealthy parasites who, with government collusion, brought about the economic crisis. ICTU has some leverage now as the Biffo Gang are facing local and European elections in only a few weeks and are desperate to get a semblance of national consensus before then. No such escape route should be provided for this gang of desperadoes.
Labour Party Leader, Éamonn Gilmore, has finally moved the Party into a clearly distinct position from Fine Gael by calling for Bank Nationalisation. Although the Party motion in the Dáil was rejected, the political impact in the coming elections will give the Party a clear position to fight from in the interests of the majority of the people. This stance is welcome but should be extended to clear declarations of economic and social policy that leave no doubt in peoples' minds as to what Labour would do in government. An end to the disastrous neo-liberal economics of the past 12 years; no more privatisations of state assets and public utilities, no privatisation of Education or Health Service or domestic water supplies as facilitated by the damnable Lisbon Treaty. State subsidy of employment instead of dole money. A viable State Bank to provide credit for development enterprises and small businesses and the safe custody of working people's savings and pensions. Ireland's resources to be used for the benefit of the Irish people and not for the enrichment of corporate gansters.
Sack this scrooge Government! General election NOW!
Make the Rich pay for their Crisis!
Vote LABOUR and other Left in the Local Elections!
Vote only for Euro candidates who oppose
the Lisbon Treaty!
Nationalise the Banks!
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The kingdom is in trouble and is sackboy duty to help the queen.
The 1st level is a gardens typical adventure with lots of platforms and also a forest, your adventure will end and continue later in dark. For this level i received mayor help from bonner123 in some platforms. (7-9min.)
The 2nd level is in the gardens but now it's nighty and you got to keep on in your quest for getting to the temples and to to the tiger queen.(4-6min.)
The 3rd level; you are in the temples and you talked to the queen she says something's wrong in the factory so you got to look there and search for the king. I wan to thank to ladylyn1 for making an amazing boss fight and poms for some of his assistance. (9-13min.)
This 3 levels took me a total time of 26 hours and i hope you enjoy them.
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09-06-2010 #1
King Quest. (3 levels)**SPOTLIGHTED**
Last edited by ferrrch; 09-20-2010 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Spotlighted!
09-06-2010 #2
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Hey, I found that his mini-series was very enjoyable overall. It felt pretty polished throughout and the gameplay was varied as well. The only complaint I had was the end of the boss fight....it seemed a little anti-climatic..you need to put a big bang or something flashy to happen when he is defeated....as it is now, it just dissolves and the level is over in the next room.________________
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09-06-2010 #3
awesome! this looks epic ill give it a go soon!
09-06-2010 #4
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The levels were great. Visuals are cool and original, the game play is awesome, it's a nice platformer.
My only complaint is that the 2nd level is too short but overall i rated 5* and heart all of them.
09-06-2010 #5
09-06-2010 #6
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I just played the first level and it was really fun. Ill give an overall comment when I have done all three tomorrow
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This was a lot of fun, each of the three levels had fun, fluent gameplay that kept me happy from the begining to end.The story and visuals were simple, but at the same time they were fantastic. Another thing that I really liked was how you put the LBPC logo in the scoreboard at the end of each level. Overall, great work, I gave all of the levels .
09-06-2010 #9
09-07-2010 #10
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Just finished playing this trilogy now Very cool indeed. I can't remember the last time I died so many times on a level though haha Came very close to having to start again more times than I care to admit
Overall, this is a great set of levels. Gameplay was enjoyable and challenging, visuals where pretty top notch too and the characters where fun ( I especially liked the bad guy ). I liked the second level the best as I found this to be the most rounded of the three levels. I liked how it utilized the same scenary more than once to move from one side to another and back again.
The only real downside for me was the fact you could see all the motor bolts, switches and pistons.. It didn't seem to fit with the rest of the levels look and feel.. but thats a personal thing I suppose
I rated it 4 stars for the first, and 5 stars for the last two. Overall, excellent job! Well done.
09-07-2010 #11
Ferrch, you're just squeezing for a bit too much info at times. Maybe he didn't heart it? And ratings aren't the important thing. It's the general feedback.
I'm really looking forward to playing this soon!
Teamwork! (TWO PLAYER ONLY)
Lost In the Tribal Caves
Howdy Partners! By Myself And Ruof (2 PLAYER ONLY) --- *SPOTLIGHTED*
The Fantastical adventure- The Kingdom! --- *SPOTLIGHTED*
The Fantastical adventure 2-The Safari Chase!*SPOTLIGHTED*
09-08-2010 #12
Great level ferrrch!, had alot of fun playing them also nice story.
and them all
09-08-2010 #13
Hey ferrrch, thanks for trying out Archaic Ascension, I finally tried out your levels lol. Quite the series! I really enjoyed them, they had some great platforming, a very well made and professional 'gardens theme' look and feel, and were fun and entertaining throughout. The 3 level series makes for a nice long experience and they seemed very well thought out and organized. I do agree with lockstitch, a more dynamic ending would do the series a lot more justice. But besides that, the look and game play was very tight, It's hard to think of anything that was out of place. Great job! Cant wait to see what you come up with next.
My Levels: The Aqueduct *spotlighted*, Mechanica: District-15 *spotlighted*, Archaic Ascension
The Odyssey: Prologue *spotlighted*, Part 1 *spotlighted*, Part 2 *spotlighted*
09-08-2010 #14
I only played the first so far as the keys didnt unlock. The visuals were nice and clean throughout with really fun and varied gameplay. Making 3 levels in 26 hours is really fast. Ill spend 5 hours just recreating a small section until Im happy with it lol. If you unlock the last 2 levels ill be sure to try them.
09-08-2010 #15
Hi ferrrch - I played all of your levels and here is my feedback.
First: I read in Steve's post that you build these 3 levels in 26 hours?? Really?? Can't believe it - LOL... you deserve a crown for that. Like Steve said: same here: I build much longer for just 25% of a level - I think in my new level, it took me at least 5 hours for the tesplaying (in total) lol....
Well, the levels, where should I start. These are really 3 solid and good levels. The first one has a nice starting section and a nice structure. I loved the jetpack-room where you can lift up the jetpack-emitters to jump up to the next jetpack - great stuff. At the end, the look of the level was quite different to the start- and middle-section of it - I think it didn't fit very well to the rest of it. The second level was also fun to play, nice elements and nice structure as well. The level that impressed me the most is level #3: the materials that you used here are cool and there are some cool elements too. But, there have been some issues in this level that made me think that you could have done much better. I think to remember that in the level-description you mentioned, that the queen would lead the way (I maybe wrong on that one...) and I missed the queen for a long time in that level - so felt a bit alone :-) I would suggest to add some impressive sounds when you pull a lever - there are some lever where I pulled them and I thougt "huh? and now? what happend, couldnt see any difference" ... maybe you can add a camera-angle that switches to the stuff that happens when you pull a lever. I was a bit dissapointed by your bossfight - I don't think that you wanted these big stone-blocks from above to behave as if they are, well "stoned" lol - when they go down, there are some forward-backward wiggles and it look like they judder up and down. And if the player moves into this checkpoint-box: you can't die, so it's not a thread in there, just waiting for the time when the paintinators pop-up and then move on.... I have different feelings about these 3 levels - on the one hand, I think that they are really good work with some really nice plattforming elements and visuals, and on the other side I think that there are some issues that need to be solved.
All in all, I gave 4stars for each. Well, you asked me to rate them 5* (which allways concerns me a bit), but I hope you appreciate an honest feedback.
09-08-2010 #16
Quick lil' review.
1st level:
Awesome, but plagourised quite a bit from bonner123's garden level(both the graphical style and the gameplay).
4 stars and heart
2nd level:
This was ALOT better, mainly because it was in your own style(awesome corner editing!)
Loved it, 5 stars and heart
3rd level:
THANKYOU. I always hated the story mode level Elephant Temples graphical style(uggggh). This was like it's funner and better looking cousin
Awesomeness, 5 stars and heartComing soon:
Back Down Under:
Crane Capers(Survival Challenge)
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Great level series. The gameplay is a top notch experience and the visuals are outstanding thanks to corner editing and choices of materials. The third level is the best one thanks to temple themed gameplay and an amazing boss battle. Great job. 5 stars to all 3 levels.
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Hmm will you continue this levels with more story?
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Ha! Awesome! Cant wait to play these! I lobve story levels! Ill give some feedback on em' when i get the time!
EDIT: Played all three! Heres what I thought of them:
Level 1:
-Great visuals! Awesome use of the gardens materials!
-Loved the character design and the MUDKIPZ! (I do liek them)
-Overall great gameplay, unfortunately the rotating platforms around the MUDKIPZ were a little bit hard for multiple players, that or maybe I just stink at platforming really badly!
4's and a for Level 1!
Level 2:
-Great atmosphere! Loved the outside parts!
-Yet again, great character design! Loved that ghost person!
-I couldnt find another MUDKIPZ in this level! WHARE R DEM?
To look into fixing:
-Needz moar Mudkipz.
Overall rating: 5's and another !
Level 3:
-Didnt like how you could see the level background wall without any wall infront of it. It took away from the level
-I did like the switch puzzles, very entertaining!
-The cat-tophat thingy scared me a little. I would have perferred teh Mudkipz.
-Ending boss fight was kind of lackluster. The hand things that tried to crush you didnt look like hands (if they were supposed to) and the collector as the main enemy again has been done so much before that its repetitive even seeing his cape-shaped body! (Dont you think weve foiled the poor fella enough already? )
Overall rating: 4's and a from me! Very nice level series! Loved it!
If you have the time, could you check out my level? No need to provide feedback (if you dont want to)
Click Here to go to the showcase thread!
Thanks! -Grayspence
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Vernier caliper
A caliper is the equipment used in measuring distances of two opposite sides of an object. A Vernier Caliper, invented by Joseph R. Brown in 1851, is extremely precise measuring equipment that was used as the first concrete tool for exact measurements. It consists of main scale, vernier scale, inner measuring jaws/internal jaws, outer measuring jaws/external jaws, retainer, tail-depth probe, and retainer.
The Main Scale, located on the upper portion of the equipment, holds the inner and outer jaw of the tool. It is used to determine the main reading of the dimension using units of centimeters or inches.
The Vernier Scale, also called as sliding scale, found on the lower portion of the equipment, is fixed by the retainer in any position and used in determining the first and second decimal readings of the measurement.
The Inner Measuring Jaws/Internal Jaws are used in determining the inner dimensions of an object.
The Outer Measuring Jaws/External Jaws are used in determining the outer dimensions of an object.
The Retainer is used in retaining or blocking the movable part of the equipment within the jaws of the caliper to convey the measurement easily.
The Tail-depth Probe is used in determining the depth of objects or liquids.
In using the vernier caliper, one must first identify the main scale and vernier scale properly. The main scale contributes the main reading that has one decimal place while the vernier scale provides the second decimal place to the reading.
When obtaining the measurement of the main scale, the person performing the experiment must look at the value to the immediate left of the zero on the vernier scale. The vernier scale measurement, on the other hand, can be determined by looking at the value that coincides on the main scale. In reading the final measurement, the values obtained from the measurements of the main scale and the vernier scale will be added.
Least count is computed to identify the highest degree of accuracy of measurement that can be achieved. It can be obtained by acquiring first the least count of the main and vernier scales. Count the number of divisions on the main scale in one cm of it and then divide 1 cm to the total number of divisions counted. If 10 divisions in one cm can be seen from the main scale = 1/10 = 0.1cm. Therefore, in one cm with ten divisions on the main scale, 0.1cm is the least count.
To get the least count of the vernier scale, divide the least count of the vernier caliper on the main scale by the number of divisions on vernier scale. Most Vernier calipers have the least count of 0.01 cm of main scale and 10 divisions on vernier scale. If 0.01 cm will be divided by 10 divisions of the vernier scale, 0.001 cm will be attained. Thus, 0.001 cm is the least count of vernier caliper which measures the accuracy you can obtain using a Vernier Caliper.
Micrometer caliper
The micrometer caliper, also referred as micrometer screw gauge, is also a tool in measuring like vernier caliper. However, this equipment is made especially for measuring the thickness or the diameter of smaller dimensions. It has two scales namely, the main and secondary scales, which produce more enhanced results than the vernier caliper. It has been extensively used in the field of engineering to obtain precise measurements. This equipment comprises the anvil, spindle, sleeve (with main scale), frame, lock, thimble (with rotating vernier scale), and ratchet knob.
The anvil is the cylindrical part of the equipment which is connected to the frame of the micrometer used in supporting the objects needed to be measured.
The spindle is the cylindrical end of the screw that the thimble causes to move toward the anvil.
The object to be measured is placed between the anvil and the spindle.
The sleeve attaches the frame to the cylindrical tube and carries the screw, the most important part of the equipment. This part is fixed and has a scale inscribed over it that is identified as the main scale.
The frame is a C-shaped body holding the anvil and barrel in constant relation to each other from which the measurement is read.
The lock is a ring-shaped part used to keep the measurement obtained by holding the screw in its final position.
The thimble, also called as head, is defined as the end of the cylindrical tube carrying the vernier or secondary scale. This part is circled to adjust the spindle.
The ratchet knob obstructs the screw when the pressure on the object being measured is sufficient.
In measuring an object using a micrometer caliper, the object must first be placed between the anvil and the spindle. The readings obtained from the two scales, main and secondary, of the instrument are used to get the final measurement of the object.
The measurement of the micrometer caliper acquired on the thimble is called pitch and indicates the secondary scale which determines the distance moved by the thimble per rotation.
The main scale measurement can be acquired by recording the value where the spindle stopped after the ratchet knob put sufficient pressure on the object being measured. It consists of 25 short vertical lines above and below a long horizontal line. The vertical lines above the horizontal line correspond to a millimeter reading. Meanwhile, the vertical lines below correspond to a millimeter reading with values of 0.5 mm.
These calipers differ on their physical features. Vernier caliper has two sliding scales with different spacing between markings on each scale while a micrometer has a screw to decode small distances moved by its jaws to larger distances along the marked scale. Regardless of their difference, both of them are used to obtain precise measurement.
The experiment aims to measure the dimensions and calculate the density to identify the percentage error of the following materials: Metallic cube, metallic washer, and glass sphere.
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Both vernier caliper and micrometer caliper are utilized for measuring the dimensions for the metallic cube, and a balance to measure their mass. There were ten trials conducted for measuring the dimensions of the metallic cube, where the average of the trials was taken to compute for the volume of the material using the formula V=S3. The density is calculated by using the formula ?=m/v. To identify the percentage error of the density, the difference of the standard density and the experimental density is divided by the standard density multiplied by one hundred.
In measuring the mass and dimensions (Inner diameter, outer diameter, and height) of the metallic washer, a balance and a vernier caliper is used, the average of ten trials in measuring was taken. The radius is then identified and used in the formula V=?h(r02-ri2) to acquire the volume. Using the formula ?=m/v, the density of the metallic washer is calculated. The percentage error of the density is computed by dividing the difference of standard density and experimental density to the standard density multiplied by one hundred.
The final object that is measured is the glass sphere where the micrometer caliper is utilized in measuring the dimensions and balance for its mass. Ten trials were taken in measuring the diameter, and the average of the trials is used for its measurement. The volume of the glass sphere is computed by using the formula V= (4/3)?r3. Its density is calculated by following the formula ?=m/v. The percentage error density is identified by getting the difference of the standard and the experimental density divided by the standard density.
Material Mass Length Volume Density (g/cm3)
Aluminum g mm cm cm3 Experimental Standard Percentage Error (%)
44.90 26.435 2.644 18.47 2.431 2.7 9.963
Table 1.1 Metallic Cube (Vernier Caliper)
Table 1.1 shows the data collected from measuring a given material and in this case an aluminum cube. A Vernier caliper was used as the measuring device in this experiment. The researchers first get the mass of the metallic cube which is 44.90 grams, then using the Vernier caliper they measured one side of the cube since every side of the cube is equal. The measurement is obtained through looking at the main scale of the Vernier caliper and the Vernier scale. The measurements retrieved was converted into centimeters since the unit used in the Vernier caliper is in millimeters; then they get the volume of the cube to get the density of the material, they multiplied the measured length into itself by three times since it is the formula to the volume of a cube. The density is obtained by dividing the mass by its volume (g/cm3); and lastly the percentage error is achieved through subtracting the standard value from the experimental value, next take the absolute value of the difference, then divide it by the accepted value, and lastly multiply it to 100% to get the percentage error.
Material Mass Height Diameter Radius Volume Density (g/cm3) Percentage Error
Steel g cm Outer Inner Outer Inner cm3 Experimental Standard
56.05 0.33 cm cm cm cm 8.160 6.869 7.8 11.94
6.24 2.730 3.12 1.365
Table 1.2 Metallic Washer (Vernier Caliper)
Table 1.2 shows the data for the obtained measurements from a metallic washer using a Vernier Caliper. The performers of the experiment first get the mass of the metallic washer which will be used for the derivation of the density of the metallic washer; they now proceed to the length measurements, using a Vernier caliper they get the following: inner and outer diameters, and inner and outer radii. The performers of the experiment first get the inner and outer diameters of the metallic which happens to be the longest cord of any circle that runs from one edge of the circle passing through the center then ends in the opposite edge of the circle; then they get the radii of the metallic washer which happens to be the half of a diameter, so they simply divide the obtained diameter (in centimeters) by 2 to get the radius. The units present in the main scale of the caliper was in millimeters (mm) but the needed unit for the volume needs to be in centimeters (cm), so they divide their obtained data in millimeters (mm) by 100 to convert it to centimeters (cm). The volume of the metallic washer was obtained through the formula: V= ?h(r02 – r12), which pi is a constant, height (h), outer (r02) and inner (r12) radii is measured, getting the volume 8.160 cm3. The density is derived from dividing the mass by volume or d= m/V, which they get 6.869 g/cm3. To get the accuracy of the experiment, the percentage error must be computed, the formula for getting the percentage error is the absolute value of the difference of the standard value and experimental value, divided by the standard value then multiply to 100 percent. The percentage error was 12%.
Material Mass Length Volume Density (g/cm3)
Aluminum g mm cm cm3 Experimental Standard Percentage Error (%)
44.90 25.34 2.534 16.73 2.68 2.7 0.7407
Table 2.1 Metallic Cube (Micrometer Caliper)
Table 2.1 shows the data collected from using the micrometer caliper on a metallic cube. Using the micrometer caliper, they first measure a side of the metallic cube to derive the volume of the cube. To get the volume of the cube, they used the formula, obtaining 16.73 cm3. To get the density of the material the mass of the cube is divided by its volume , hence getting 2.68. The percentage error is derived by getting the absolute value of the difference of the standard value and experimental value, then divide it by the standard value multiply by 100%, and they got 0.74 %.
Material Mass Diameter Radius Volume Density (g/cm3) Percentage Error
Glass g mm cm cm cm3 Experimental Standard %
5.69 16.39 1.639 0.8195 2.305 2.469 2.6 5.038
Table 2.2 Glass Sphere (Micrometer Caliper)
Table 2.2 shows the data obtained by using a micrometer caliper on a glass sphere. The micrometer caliper was used to get the dimensions of the sphere to get its volume and apparently its density. The radius was obtained by dividing the diameter (in cm) by 2.
The volume was derived by using the formula: V=4/3?r2, hence getting 2.305 cm3. The density is achieved by dividing the mass over volume. d=m/v getting an experimental density of 2.469 g/cm3. The percentage error is derived by getting the absolute value of the difference of the standard value and experimental value, then divide it by the standard value multiply by 100 %, and they got 5.038 %.


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Mr. Mudd, the company run by Malkovich and producers Russ Smith and Lianne Halfon, will produce short films for the IFCTV.com Web site and IFC Broadband Theater as well as for the TV channel, the companies said in a statement.
In addition, Malkovich and actor Hugh Laurie, of "Blackadder" and "Stuart Little" fame, will contribute literary musings on culture to IFCRant, a bimonthly magazine launching next month.
In return, IFC will provide financing, distribution and marketing support, the company said.
The deal comes as numerous Web start-ups and some veteran film studios are launching efforts to distribute films online. Trimark Pictures' Net spinoff, CinemaNow, unveiled plans last month to distribute its library of feature-length movies over the Internet.
Those focusing on short films include Time Warner's Entertaindom; Pop.com, a venture between DreamWorks SKG and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures; Atom Films; and teen sites iTurf and Digital Entertainment Network.
Through their alliance, Mr. Mudd and IFC said they hope to provide their partners with alternative venues for creating and showcasing their work.
"The partnership between IFC and Mr. Mudd is developing at a very exciting time, when the film industry is just discovering the full potential of the Web," Joe Cantwell, executive vice president of IFC New Media, said in a statement.
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Mozart's Magic Flute & Harp
Gunter Theatre
- Nov 17 - 19, 2017
Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2017
- $45-$55
- On Sale Now
Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor
Caroline Ulrich, flute
John Wickey, harp
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 (The Magic Flute): Overture
Mozart: Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299 (297c), C major
Mozart: Symphony No. 34, K. 338, C major
Mystery Piece
The GSO Chamber Orchestra Series wouldn't be complete without our most popular and requested concert, the all-Mozart concert, featuring GSO Principals Caroline Ulrich and John Wickey in Mozart's Concerto for Flute & Harp. Mozart's brilliant Overture to The Magic Flute and his festive Thirty-Fourth Symphony with its grand Timpani flourish at the end, round out this joyous concert.
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Is your child starting school this September, or are you sending them back for another academic year? Are they moving on up from Infants to Juniors, or even making the big switch up to Senior School? Whatever your school situation, this month we'll be covering everything to help make sure you are all back to school ready.
If your child is starting reception, you might be feeling a whole range of different emotions, from joy to sadness via sheer panic that you've remembered everything. But don't worry, we'll have all the tips to help you prepare, with advice on everything from clever tips for buying school uniform through to taking a perfect first day of school photo.
And if your child is starting nursery or pre-school soon, you also be anxious about what to expect, which is only natural. Look out for tips on how to make the transition easier and how to deal with any separation anxiety.
This month we'll also kick-off our first ever TalkMum Pregnancy and Birth Book Club, where we'll be recommending a new brilliant book each month that deals with pregnancy and early motherhood.
But first, make sure you also catch-up with all our posts from Summer Fun month


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Mix with glaze or apply to wet glaze
Spectrum Glaze now has a series of 12 Glaze Crystals that can be used with any glaze to produce special effects. The crystals are packaged dry in 1 oz. and 4 oz. Jars They can either be mixed into a glaze or applied on the surface of a glaze that is still wet. They work well on hi-fire and low-fire glazes and produce especially interesting results on the Spectrum Low Stone Glazes.
Spectrum Glaze Crystals will look different depending on which base glaze they are applied to and the exact firing conditions. These crystals are very versatile. Use successfully from low fire (cone 06/04) to high-fire (cone 4/6) and in some cases to cone 10. They can be combined, using two or more colours on a piece. Apply manually on top of a wet glaze surface. They can be mixed into a liquid glaze. However, the crystals are large and heavy, which means that they will tend to settle to the bottom of the glaze container.
Therefore, you have to stir the glaze often if you choose to mix the crystals into a glaze. It is highly recommended that you test any glaze-crystal combination in your exact firing condition to make sure you get the results you want. A wide variety of results can be obtained from a single type of crystal depending on the type of base glaze.


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Hillcrest COVID-19 Call Center
Hillcrest HealthCare System has an established COVID-19 Call Center. Operators are available Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer patient questions, provide support and connect them to a provider. The Call Center line is 918-574-0920.
Our Nutritional Services Manager, DeCleasha Martin, CDM, CFPP, shared her favorite taco recipe with us for National Taco Day! Follow her recipe below for a yummy taco meal!
Bulgogi bbq pork tacos with charred tomatillo sesame sauce & spring onion slaw
These are Mexican-Korean fusion food at its best. They may even be one of my very favorite tacos. For me, it's all about that tomatillo sauce!
prep time 15 minutes
cook time 15 minutes
total time 1 hour 30 minutes
servings 6 servings
calories 507 kcal
With the recent start to the school year and the coming fall season, a common question asked at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is about vaccines. Stephanie Orsini, Quality Coordinator at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, shared with us some insight about vaccines and answered some common questions asked by patients.
Vacations, barbecues, pool days…these are just a few of the great things that come with the summer season. While there are many fun aspects of summer, it is the peak time for ultraviolet (UV) exposure. The sun's UV rays can cause harmful damage to your skin if you aren't using proper protection. Amber Reinecke, PA-C with Utica Park Clinic in Cushing, shares how you can best protect you and your family from too much sun.
Oh, sweet summer! With kids out of school and vacations on the calendar, swimming is sure to be a frequent activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 91 million Americans over the age of 16 swim in rivers, lakes and oceans every year. Whether you are taking a dip in the pool or boating on the lake, safety should be a top priority.
After learning that Oklahoma children in foster care were using trash bags to carry their personal belongings from place to place, Kevin Hawk, chief executive officer of Hillcrest Hospital Cushing (HHC) was moved to make a change. Click here to see what an impact the HHC suitcase drive will make on local children.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every state in the U.S. is experiencing a widespread flu outbreak and flu activity is likely to continue for several more weeks. As we navigate through this extremely harsh flu season, it's important to know the most effective ways to fight against the spread of germs. While the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a yearly flu vaccine, there are additional precautions you can take to avoid the flu this year.
Wash your hands
Traveling during the holidays can sometimes be stressful. According to AAA, an estimated 93.6 million people traveled by car for the Christmas holiday in 2016, and that number is expected to increase this year. With this many people out on the roads, things are bound to get a little hectic.
No matter your age or stage in life, you may be wondering how you and your loved ones can preserve and maintain good health. One answer is quite simple: stay active! What better time to spotlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle than now?


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Gaza, backseat issue due to ISIS scourge
Swiss historian, Adrian Krieg says the west considers the besieged Gaza as a low key issue in the international scene amid the ISIS terror scourge.
Krieg was answering questions by the Qods News Agency (Qodsna) through email.
"In light of the terrorist attacks in Nice the entire West is involved in a discussion of means to curtail any further Caliphate attacks, Gaza has been placed on the back burner," he wrote.
Krieg believed that the Gaza people must "relentlessly speak about Israeli aggression and colonialization of the West Bank and Gaza in a bid to get the attention of the international community.
"Use colonialization continuously, is has strong effect in the West. Hold massive funerals so large that they cannot be ignored. Involve women, point out water shortages due to Israeli actions, parade victims with injuries from Israeli attacks."


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An AV stage usually requires a specific shape and size, as well as sturdiness and the ability to carry a large weight, for example heavy speakers and monitors. If the exhibition stage is to be lit from underneath, you need clear or opal acrylic tops to allow the light to pass through. AV stages are usually set up by an on-site crew, so the staging needs to be easy to assemble and light to carry. This staging hire option also requires someone with the technical expertise to set-up the audiovisual components
Megadeck staging rentals come in a range of shapes and sizes, to make it easier to tailor the AV stage to your specific event. Our staging is strong enough to support heavy monitors, can be assembled at a maximum height of 2.4m and can have an array of acrylic tops to create an illuminated stage presence.
The clear acrylic lectern comes complete with XLR jacks and is microphone ready. To tailor the lectern for a specific event and company theme, decals can be applied to the front or sides for an extra level of personalisation for your AV stage.
A wide variety of stage widths and stage heights ensure that any lowered custom stage structures can be achieved, to create the throw and projection required from fold back monitors.
Stable, elevated structures in outdoor or indoor settings are easily created using a combination of staging, cross bracing and handrails for safe and rigid platforms with accessible staging stairs for operators.
Whether you need a speech stage for 50 or 500 people, Megadeck Staging can provide an AV stage with the right shape and elevation. Special surfaces can be applied to fit seamlessly with your event décor, and skirting fascia can be applied to the sides of stage rentals to hide electrical cords.
Megadeck staging has been a great investment for Westpac to use at our brand new building in Barangaroo, Sydney. With such a large range of internal and external events we needed flexibility in sizes and heights, along with a top quality finish for our presentations. Feedback from our internal stakeholders has been great, and we'll almost certainly be looking at purchasing more over the coming years.
Alex Wilkinson
AV & Technology Manager , Westpac
We have recently replaced our portable staging systems with Megadeck and have had great feedback from our presenting companies. It looks good, is easy to handle, and is adaptable for a range of venues and applications. Megadeck have also custom made stage supports and access treads which are regularly used in the concert hall and have improved safety for artists and crew alike
James Wheeler
Head of Staging, Sydney Opera House


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The DC Tube Light-Line is a smell and waterproof aluminum inspection cover with the recessed cover placed freely in the outer frame. It also has an adapter connecting the inspection cover with the PVC outlet pipe.
The advantage of the pre-mounted adapter at the bottom of the frame is that it is not necessary to set the inspection cover in concrete before pouring concrete on the rest of the surface, for example. This saves the contractor a huge amount of time.
The inspection cover are expertly provided with two seals: one seal at the base of the recessed cover and a T rubber seal incorporated into the outer frame's side.
The T rubber seal has three functions.
- It prevents dirt between the recessed cover and the frame.
- The rubber's elastic effect avoids tension between the recessed cover and the frame.
- It offers an additional smell barrier.
The DC Tube Light-Line series is available in three different heights – 60mm, 80mm and 100mm – and is suitable for PVC outlet pipes with a diameter of 250mm, 315mm and 400mm. We will be pleased to help you choose the right inspection cover for your application.
In addition to the standard dimensions of 400x400mm to 500x500mm, we also offer bespoke solutions within 10 days of ordering.
The inspection covers are always supplied with 2 or 4 lift keys depending on the size and reinforcement mesh.
For installation instructions, please visit our website for our installation video and PDF specifications documents and built-in installation instructions.
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The Legislature adjourned for the year just before midnight on Sunday, May 20th, following a chaotic final week of the 2018 Legislative Session. Republican legislative leaders and Governor Mark Dayton failed to reach a comprehensive agreement on major pieces of legislation, and Governor Dayton subsequently vetoed the Omnibus Supplemental Budget bill on May 23rd.
The 990-page Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill, SF 3656, was put together by legislators in the House and Senate. It contained spending for all areas of government and hundreds of pages of policy changes. Unfortunately, the $15 million in funding for the Border-to-Border Broadband Grant Program was amongst the vetoed provisions. No funding will be available for this program until legislators pass a new biennial budget at the end of the 2019 session. Although this is an incredibly disappointing end to the 2018 session, we can be sure that our work was not in vain.
Advocates of Border-to-Border Broadband funding have a lot to be proud of this session. The final Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill included $15 million for Broadband grants with no carve-outs for satellite providers or other policy items. This provision, while a fraction of the actual need, enjoyed broad bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, and from the Governor.
The work we did this year to make bipartisan inroads will ensure long-term success for broadband funding. In past years, we saw competing partisan proposals for broadband funding. This year we had one bill in the House and one bill in the Senate with Republican and DFL co-authors. In an increasingly partisan political atmosphere, this accomplishment cannot be emphasized enough.
We were also able to grow the Rural Broadband Coalition membership to nearly 80 organizations, including new agriculture, business, healthcare, and education organizations. This groundwork will pay dividends when we come back next session to ask for base funding of $71.48 million for the grant program in the 2019 biennial budget.
We had a successful Broadband Day on the Hill event in April that brought more than 60 broadband advocates to the Capitol. Legislators addressed attendees, took questions, and laid out their vision for why broadband funding continues to be a priority for Minnesota communities and businesses. Advocates from all corners of the state then met with dozens of lawmakers during the day and were able to watch the House Jobs Committee debate the House broadband funding bill.
As a closing, thanks to the members of the Rural Broadband Coalition for their strong effort, support, and consistency of messaging. To Nancy Hoffman, Chisago County EDA-HRA who served as Chair of the Coalition and the many organizations who contributed financially.
Thanks to Sen. Mark Koran (R-North Branch), Sen. Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth), Sen. Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center), Rep. Sandy Layman (R-Cohasset), Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL-International Falls), Rep. Ann Neu (R-North Branch), and Rep. Dave Baker (R-Willmar) and many other legislators for their strong advocacy this year. Finally, thanks to Governor Mark Dayton, the folks at DEED, Broadband Task Force Chair Margaret Anderson Kelliher, and Danna McKenzie at the Office of Broadband for their consistent support and encouragement.


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Today we went directly to the Ditshego preschool in the Mooiplaas informal settlement, located on and around a refuse disposal site. Although the settlement is home to perhaps 16,000 people, it has no electricity, water, or sewer services, and it was immediately clear that the Ditshego projects were doing God's work among this group of God's people. We started with introductions to the teachers, followed by a tour of the classrooms, clinic, offices, and kitchen. We then separated to help as we could in the classrooms, clinic, and kitchen.
Toward the end of the morning, we gathered for a walking tour of the settlement, accompanied by Isabel and members of Ditshego's home care team, which helped us gain a better, although limited, understanding of the circumstances of the residents whose children are served by Ditshego. We stopped by a crèche (child care center, which in this case doubled as an event venue), a church in the process of growing from meeting under a tarp to building a concrete block enclosure, and a small but well-tended and productive vegetable garden, and passed by numerous salons, barbershops, and small general stores. Water trucks were the most frequent vehicle traffic, although we did see a taxi that was briefly delayed by a herd of goats passing down the street. On the way to our next destination, a larger garden enterprise, Ivan and Fedor spotted a small fire burning near the top of what appeared to be a utility pole. Since there was no general electrical distribution to the site, it wasn't clear whether live lines were involved, but if the burning object had dropped to the ground, there was danger of the fire spreading quickly among the corrugated tin shacks. As we tried to report the fire, we eventually learned it had been reported some time earlier, so the apparent lack of any emergency service response added further to our appreciation of the risks the residents live with daily.
Our next stop was a large vegetable garden that was started with a few plants grown by a woman who lived in the settlement. Over time, she expanded it into an important enterprise providing fresh vegetables for an adjacent preschool and, on occasion, for Ditshego, as well as a source of employment for other women who work there on a co-op basis with their hours worked determining their share of any income. The garden was beautifully tended and had expanded to feature two hydroponic tunnel gardens full of lush spinach plants, growing from fertilized liquid fed from elevated tanks. Next to the garden was "the White House" where three women were at work making beautiful jewelry, for which we were a happy group of customers.
Following our tour, we returned to the Ditshego Place of Safety property for lunch and an afternoon spending more time with students, staff, and teachers. There were games with the children, preparation of crosses for the children to decorate, and computer training for staff.


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Los Angeles: Several people have been wounded when a shootout erupted between police and a gunman at a Planned Parenthood family planning centre in the US state of Colorado.
Four police officers have been injured in the ongoing standoff inside the facility in Colorado Springs, police spokeswoman Catherine Buckley said yesterday.
An unknown number of civilians have also been wounded, but there are no known fatalities so far, she said.
Buckley said that there appeared to be only "one active known shooter… But we always train for the possibility of additional people."
"The officers inside the building have encountered the individual and they're working on that at this time," she said, describing an "exchange of fire."
Abortion is one of the services provided for women by Planned Parenthood and the association has become an lightning rod for criticism by social conservatives.
News footage from the snowy scene showed a sheriff's department SWAT team with an armoured vehicle arriving at what an officer told AFP was an ongoing situation.
Buckley said the shooter is armed with some kind of "long weapon" with a shoulder stock such as a rifle and some witnesses reported hearing automatic fire.
Quan Hoang, the owner of a nearby nail salon, told CNN that when he heard the gunfire break out he feared a robbery was under way at a bank in the shopping area.
Police told him and his customers to take shelter in the back of his store and they were still there more than two hours later as the crisis continued.
"And we see cops, SWAT, the bomb squad, a whole bunch of people just trying to take cover around the Planned Parenthood area," he said by telephone.
"An officer came back in and said, 'Is everyone safe?' We asked him questions and he said they've barricaded him inside the Planned Parenthood and he was shooting out from the windows."
A White House official said that President Barack Obama had been notified of the incident by his Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco.
Earlier, Colorado Springs police had warned residents to steer clear of the area, tweeting: "Responding to call of active shooter… The area is NOT secure."
"A police operation is still under way," a police source said, adding that "multiple" people had been shot.
Vicki Cowart, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains, said that she was hoping for a peaceful resolution.


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Swiss appoints new Riyadh head
Swiss has appointed Sajid Abdul Kader as its station manager for King Khalid International Airport.
Swiss has appointed Sajid Abdul Kader as its station manager for King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Abdul Kader has worked with Swiss, and formerly with Swissair, since 1996. Prior to his new role, he was the deputy station manager in Jeddah, with responsibility for supervising of check-in, arrivals and departures, as well as ticketing and reservations.
"I had always wanted to work in the aviation field, and working with Swiss, is a dream come true. I am thoroughly enjoying my new responsibilities and look forward to continuing my career with Swiss," said Abbul Kader.
Rolf Koller, Swiss's area manager for Saudi Arabia added: "Swiss always looks to grow employees and develop their career paths. Sajid Abdul Kader has been with Swiss since its inception, almost three years ago, and has proved his capabilities and loyalty, in the implementation of new policies and service to our passengers."


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(Originally posted February 2015)
One down, eleven to go. The first month of 2015 is now behind us, 31 days that we'll never get back. I think this is a perfect time to evaluate the goals set for the year ahead and see if we're on track. But before we do, let me share my perspective on this so that all of those who set, (and perhaps already failed), their New Years Resolutions, won't tune me out.
First off let's get one thing straight. If you set New Year's Resolutions or goals for the year ahead, and find yourself lacking the willpower to follow through, give your head a little shake. It's still very early in the year. Just because you haven't succeed yet, doesn't mean that this can't be the year that you do! Think of it, let's say you set a goal to eat healthy this year, and already you've succeeded in packing some decent lunches for work, you've even had breakfast a couple of times and your fridge is stocked with real, unprocessed food (that perhaps your tastebuds haven't grown accustomed to yet). Yet you caved and ate your go-to, not so good for you, guilty indulgence a few times. Okay great! You've begun the process!
Pat yourself on the back for the steps you HAVE taken, and keep on pressing on!
Why do we allow ourselves to feel guilty for 3 steps forward, 2 steps back? I'm no mathematician, but I'm pretty sure that's one step further than you were before. Celebrate your victories and don't give up! Okay so, back to the evaluation. It's really quite simple.
- Know Your Goals
By now, I have my goals for this year memorized. Thanks to a challenge from Terri Saville Foy's Podcast, I wrote my goals out every day for 21 days. (If you haven't done that, it's not too late to start!) Taking the five minutes to write them down every day brought clarity to the small, incremental steps necessary to eventually reach those goals within this calendar year. Which brings us to February.
- Baby Step
Do you know the small steps you'll need to take that will add up to you accomplishing your goal successfully?
Small, manageable steps, done consistently result in big change.
For example, if you have a goal of getting up by 5am and you currently roll out of bed a 7am, don't set your alarm for 5am! Set a course of action that is manageable. For the next month, set your alarm for 6:45am. Once you're in the groove of that, bump it up an additional 15 minutes and start getting up at 6:30am. Do it consistently and make it your lifestyle, before bumping it back to 6:15am. By the end of summer you could be consistently getting up at 5am! And that's who you want to be right? You want to be that person who gets up, and is productive in the morning, gaining hours that you didn't have before. By the time the New Year rolls around, you're already living a lifestyle that right now is just a wish. So write down the small steps and begin to do them.
And finally,
- Set Checkpoints
Checkpoints are dates in the future you mark on your calendar for the purpose of evaluating if you're on track. I have multiple checkpoints depending on the "seriousness" of the goal. Check in and assess how your small steps are going. Evaluate what you're doing well, and where you need to step it up a bit.
By having predetermined checkpoints, you'll be able to honestly evaluate if you're on track to reach your goals. If we're not proactive, this year will slip right by. If you'd like more tips, here's a short video on the same topic.
I know what it's like to be staring at a list of goals, feeling like a failure for not being disciplined enough to follow though on goals I set just one year earlier. With a little bit of determination, your goals – broken into smaller steps, and checkpoints can keep you on track for your most successful year yet!
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SRAC, as IQNet Representative, is providing SMETA assessment services on behalf of IQNet Ltd (IQNet Ltd is a member of Sedex Auditing Company Group).
Benefits for retailers and their suppliers
- Enabled collaboration;
- Improved supplier relationships and supplier chain management;
- Protected and enhanced reputation and reduced reputational risk;
- Improved competitive position for suppliers;
- Demonstrated commitment by all parties to improve ethical performance;
- Retailer confidence in their supplier's implementation of ethical work practices;
- Transparency and trust through independently verified compliance (through SMETA audits);
- Reduced duplicate auditing and multiplied information channels (through SMETA audits);
- Undergoing an assessment based on a methodology commonly accepted by more than 600 Sedex A and AB members (prerequisite for commerce).
Benefits for workers
- Improved worker morale;
- Fair, safe and equitable work environment;
- Improved working conditions;
- Fair and continuously improving ethical practices;
- Culture oriented towards health and safety at work and environmental protection.
Why SEDEX
Sustainability is one of the most significant global challenges. Organizations are increasingly required to demonstrate proactive management of the ethical and responsible performance and impacts of their business operations; and this expands beyond the organization itself throughout its entire supplier chain.
Stakeholder demands are increasing and ethical performance expectations are becoming more prevalent.
Organizations need to understand and monitor global spread supplier chains, while effectively cooperating with such business partners in driving continual improvement. At the same time, suppliers need to demonstrate their ethical commitment and undertaking, while sometimes facing the challenge of various specifications, codes and standards required by their customers.
Sedex is a not-for-profit global membership organization, with its Head Office based in London (UK), dedicated to driving ethical improvements in global supply chains (www.sedexglobal.com).
Sedex global collaborative platform provides an effective solution for sharing ethical data among business partners, supporting an effective supply chain management and improvement of practices.
Sedex SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a common audit methodology and report developed by Sedex members in order to meet multiple customer requirements and reduce duplication of effort in ethical auditing.
A SMETA audit is based on:
- The 9 elements of the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) code which form the measurement criteria with local law;
- Specific requirements for Management Systems, Entitlement to Work, Sub-contracting and Homeworking, 2-Pillar / 4- Pilar.
- A common Best Practice Guidance on conducting ethical trade audits;
- A common audit report format;
- A common corrective action plan format.


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The Influence of Ownership on Accounting Information Expenditures
51 Pages Posted: 26 Aug 2007
This paper analyzes the association between ownership, top management incentives, and expenditures on accounting information. We argue that organizations with privately appointed boards of directors such as for-profit and non-governmental nonprofit organizations use incentive pay practices which encourage managers to use accounting information to improve performance. In contrast, government organizations are publicly governed and are constrained in their compensation practices because hospital CEOs are administrators of government provided services. However, these hospitals must prove their efficiency to continue to receive adequate budgetary funding. Therefore government hospitals are more likely to use accounting information to gain legitimacy with stakeholders and regulators. Accordingly, we predict a positive relationship between expenditures on accounting information and contracting intensity in privately governed organizations, whereas we expect no such association for publicly governed organizations. We analyze data from California hospitals to determine differences in these roles across ownership types. We find a positive association between contracting intensity and expenditures on accounting information in privately governed hospitals, but no relation in publicly governed hospitals. Finally, we find differences in the use of accounting information within the privately governed hospitals, based on ownership. While for-profit hospitals expend resources on accounting information that helps improve their revenue positions, nonprofit hospitals expend resources on accounting information that facilitates decision-making related to operating efficiency and cost containment.
Keywords: Governance, accounting information, ownership structure, hospitals
JEL Classification: I18, L31, L32, M40, M41, M46, M52
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