text:
Linked up with:
Thrifty Decor Chick
iHeart Organizing
Nice work guys!! I love it!
Looks great! Jeremy is quite the handyman!
I'm jealous of your FANTASTIC and HUGE closet! Great job, and you are right the chandelier is the perfect touch.
Looks amazing... So jealous.
That looks awesome! I love all the space you have for shoes and boots.
Thank you, Colleen!! That was my favorite part, new shoe space!! :-)
Wow! I'm turning green. How tall is it in there?
Well done.
I think we have 10 foot ceilings down stairs. :) Thanks so much!!!
I'm your newest linky follower from TDC-stop by for a visit!
Your closet is amazing! I found you through the link party at iheart organizing. I'm hosting a bloglovin blog hop at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/02/bloglovin-blog-hop.html and I'd love it if you linked up.
I am so jealous of your closet! It's beautiful, and good find on the lighting fixture!
Hi, Claire!!! Thanks for being a new follower! :) I'll definitely be stopping by your blog!
Jenny - You are too kind! Thank you. :) I'll stop by your blog to hopefully join the blog hop!! Sounds so fun!
Jeanette - thanks so much!! We adore the light fixture. It's definitely my favorite room in the house! :)
Looks awesome! Love the dirty clothes hamper idea. You should invest in nice wood hangers that all match. It will change the look even more!
love it! looks awesome! I really needed to come up with some creative ideas on how to store shoes and I love the simple idea of just creating shelving. DUH!
Your closet work and design is beautiful! Please tell me where you found those wonderful corner mounting brackets that hold your closet rods.


text:
Browse by Author
|Up a level
Group by: Item Type | No Grouping
Jump to: Doctoral Thesis
Number of items: 1.
Doctoral Thesis
Isari, Daniela Caterina (2008) Impacts of ICTs on the temporal dimension of organizational culture: a literature review and a case study. Tesi di Dottorato, LUISS Guido Carli, Department of Business and Management > PhD Program in Business Information Systems, tutor: Marco De Marco, p. 121. [Doctoral Thesis]

subset: commoncrawl


text: uh, somebody hit me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall that from the earliest days of "Apple Lane" it was noted that Sartarites won't keep goats. However the Third Eye Blue cultists do, which is another reason they are looked at as "filthy outsiders". However, they are "filthy NEEDED outsiders" if you still play them as being the only humans with the secrets of working metal. (I don't; I just ignore them). Although I can sort of see a cult for armorers and weaponmakers, somehow I've never been comfortable with 3EB as Glorantha's. Some old primitive that lives in a filthy hut making swords for the Emperor's legions? I don't think so! Charlie ===================================================================== "What are we going to do tonight, Brain?" "The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try and take over the world" =========================firstname.lastname@example.com=========================== ------------------------------


text:
Sometimes, all it takes is an ice cream sundae to chase the worries of the day away. We almost always had ice cream in my freezer growing up. But, it was a special… Continue reading →
Time has slipped away from me this year at an alarming rate. It's March, and the sun is out, which means that pretty soon radishes and asparagus will appear at the market, crocuses… Continue reading →


text:
Contact Details:
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited
Stukeley MeadowGwscwm RoadBurry PortCarmarthenshireSA16 0BTUnited Kingdom
Tel: +44 1544 836836Fax: +44 1544 836837
Send Enquiry | Company Information
Product News Tuesday, September 8, 2015: Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited
When welding lengths of tubes and pipelines over 20 metres long, one problem operators face is not receiving a fast and true weld purge reading from the purge zone.
Now, for the first time, it is possible to have an immediate reading of the weld purge gas at the underside of the joint, from any distance up to 1,000 metres away.
By using a zirconia sensor in a remote module placed at the purge gas exhaust, really close to the weld, it is possible to instantaneously receive actual oxygen readings down to 10 ppm (0.001%) up to 1,000 metres away.
This technology is part of the PurgEye® 1000, the latest in the Family Range of Weld Purge Monitors® brought to the marketplace over the last few years by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT®.
The Weld Purge Monitor® was invented by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® in the 1970's and the company now has a Registered Trademark protection in the USA and Europe.
If exhaust gas from a normal weld purge system is piped down a hose to a distant measuring instrument, it may take many minutes, or even hours in some cases, to reach the sensor. The exhaust gas may even be contaminated on the way by outgassing from the walls of the hose material or from air drawn in through a leaky connection.
The PurgEye® 1000 Weld Purge Monitor® has been designed and developed specifically to overcome such difficulties and has a sensor placed immediately next to the weld purge site.
The sensor is secured in a tiny module and is connected to the measuring instrument by a data cable. The purge reading is sent back to the instrument at the speed of light, so operators and quality control personnel know immediately whether the purge is satisfactory.
This way, the operator can be certain that the weld purge reading is correct and that the joint will not be adversely affected by oxidation, allowing welders to achieve that sought after zero colour weld.
© 1998-2019
Engineered Media. EngNet®
is a registered trademark. Privacy Policy
Terms of Use Powered by
Engineered Media


text:
Massachusetts, which has already seen thousands of convictions overturned due to a crime-lab analyst faking the results of drug tests, looks to be in the midst of another forensics nightmare.
The head of a state crime lab office was fired Monday after investigators found that staff withheld exculpatory evidence from defense lawyers in thousands of drunken-driving cases since 2011, a disclosure that could threaten many convictions.
In a report released Monday, state public safety officials concluded that the Office of Alcohol Testing routinely withheld documents from defense lawyers in a lawsuit challenging the reliability of breathalyzer test results due to an "unwritten policy not to turn these documents over to any requester."
The documents included evidence that breath testing devices had failed to properly calibrate during the office's certification process, the report found.
"We conclude that OAT leadership made serious errors of judgment in its responses to court-ordered discovery, errors which were enabled by a longstanding and insular institutional culture that was reflexively guarded . . . and which was inattentive to the legal obligations borne by those whose work facilitates criminal prosecutions," the report found.
The most important word in the above excerpt is "culture." The drug tests scandal was blamed on a single analyst, Annie Dookhan. But these sorts of things rarely happen in isolation. Now we have an entire "office" within the crime lab accused of not turning over exculpatory evidence. At some point, we need to start asking pointed questions. Among them: Why would crime-lab analysts feel pressure to fake incriminating test results and to hide exculpatory results? Are they feeling pressure from police or prosecutors? We already know that, incredibly, some crime labs only get funding when their analysts produce results that help win convictions. Is that what's happening here? There are numerous public and private grants and awards tied to driving-under-the-influence enforcement, both for police departments as a whole and for individual officers. Was that a factor here?
Crime-lab analysts should be neutral. Their job performance should be evaluated based on their accuracy. Clearly, something is making at least some of these analysts think there's a "right" and a "wrong" answer when conducting these tests. Perhaps it's right there in the name: the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory. A forensic analyst shouldn't be considered on the same side or team as the police. Hosting these labs under the auspices of police or district attorney's offices is a big part of the problem.
If the lab was indeed withholding exculpatory test results, that almost certainly means some people were wrongly convicted of DUI. In Massachusetts, a first-time drunk-driving conviction can bring a one-year suspension of your driver's license, possible probation and a mandatory 16-week alcohol awareness class (that you're required to pay for), and thousands of dollars in court costs, attorney's fees and fines. The conviction remains on your record permanently. If you had a child in the car at the time, you're looking at 90 days to two years in prison and a one-year license suspension. And none of this accounts for the harm done to your career and reputation. A DUI conviction can be used against you in divorce and child custody cases. It can be devastating if you're on parole or probation.
Given the stakes, and what we now know about the crime lab, if you find yourself pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you might be tempted to refuse to take a breath test. Generally speaking, unless you were driving really recklessly, or there are other signs of obvious intoxication, it takes a positive breath test to get probable cause to arrest you and subject you to a blood test. But refusing the test won't help. Massachusetts is also one of the majority of states that mandates an automatic license suspension if you refuse to take a breath test. (Unless, of course, you're a police officer, and have been extended "professional courtesy" by your fellow officer.)
Meanwhile in Texas, the state's highest court has ordered a hearing into whether the widening crime lab scandal in Austin may have tainted DNA test results in a death-penalty case.
These scandals will continue until states and cities create systems that recognize and compensate for cognitive bias, and in which the incentive structure rewards accuracy above all else.


text:
1 | 2 | 3
Earlier this year, I mentioned my shopping goal (or lack there-of). I am very proud to say that I have been fairly successful so far! I've only been out physically shopping three times.... and I don't quite count the first time because it wasn't mindless shopping, I went with a specific goal in mind. I also went shopping with my sister a few weeks ago, but it wasn't so much for me as it was to help her find some new pieces. And today I went out to look for a sports bra, which I ended up finding, but I also came home with a poncho, and I was so tempted to come home with a dress.
I've been looking for a basic every-day kinda dress. Of course, I wouldn't actually wear the dress every day... but I think you know what I mean. Something that works with sneakers and a jacket to run errands, but also something that I could easily dress up with a nice necklace and flats. There are so many options out there! Today I tried on two of them. The Anthropologie dress looked cute on its own, but even better when the fitting room attendant gave me a belt to wear with it. I kinda fell in love! Then I went to Athleta (looking for sports bras) and tried on this dress in black, which, with my curves, was WOWZA. (Seriously though, I felt so sexy! In a casual, girl-next-door kinda way.) The models in these photos really don't do either of those dresses justice. But then there's also the skater dress I've been admiring on Etsy for a while.... though after today I'm partial to the ones I'm able to try on. All three are at different price points. I'm definitely going to buy one as part of my 7-pieces. But which one?! Any thoughts about this are appreciated!
I've been talking a bit more often about fashion here this year because I'm really trying to pin down my style. The other day my sister and I were talking about it and she said "In high school you had a pretty good feel for it, and had a lot of good pieces, but you didn't have the knowledge to piece them all together in a way that made any sort of sense." I've been thinking about that... I've always been attracted to bold patterns, bright colors, and structured pieces, but as I've aged I have really learned to appreciate the quality that a good neutral piece brings to a wardrobe. Last year I focused on neutrals and now my closet is overrun with (mostly dark) solid colors, but pieces that have good structure to them. This year (basic dress aside...) I want to focus on bringing some color back in, and adding my personality back into my closet. I can't deny how good I feel wearing black skinny jeans and a white button-up, but I also know that I'm a little more fun than that, and I would like that to find the right pieces to highlight that but that still fit in with the rest of the wardrobe I've cultivated.


text:
View Cart →
Checkout →
$99.00 $50.00
Table of Contents
1. A Business Marketing Perspective.
2. The Business Market: Perspectives On The Organizational Buyer.
3. Organizational Buying Behavior.
4. Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Business Markets.
5. Business Marketing Planning: Strategic Perspectives.
6. Business Marketing Strategies For Global Markets.
7. Managing Products For Business Markets.
8. Managing Innovation And New Industrial Product Development.
9. Managing Services For Business Markets.
10. Managing Business Marketing Channels.
11. Supply Chain Strategies.
12. Pricing Strategy For Business Markets.
13. Business Marketing Communications: Advertising And Sales Promotion.
14. Business Marketing Communications: Managing The Personal Selling Function.
15. Marketing Performance Measurement.
Someone in Philadelphia, United States purchased a Downloadable Solution Manual for Cornerstones of Financial Accounting, 3rd Edition, Jay Rich, Jeff... About 44 minutes ago


text:
In optics, a prism is a transparent optical element with flat polished surfaces that reflect light. Light is made up of a collection of many colors and when in contacts with a prism, normal white light becomes a rainbow. The dispersion of colors in a prism occurs because of refractive index, or the measure of how much the speed of light is reduced inside a medium. When light enters a prism the difference in the refractive index of air and glass causes the light to bend creating the angle of bending. The speed of light reduced, coupled with the angle of bending, is what creates the rainbow we all see coming out of the prism.
We are all prisms despite not being flat or optically transparent. We do not take in white light and make it colorful, but we do take in information and disperse it in whatever way we see fit. The way we take in information is in fact very similar to the way a prism accepts light, and we also disperse what we take in much in the same manner as well. Our ability to successfully emit information into action, or make white light colorful, depends on our ability consciously act more prism like and less human like.
Received information is made up of a collection of many messages and when it comes into contact with our brains, words gain meaning and lead to action. The dispersion of this information into action primarily depends on the speed information is reduced inside of its medium (us), creating the prism equivalent of a refractive index. When information enters our brain, the difference in refractive index of comprehension and thought causes us to bend the information into what we decide is the appropriate action response (our equivalent of the angle of bending). In slowing the speed of information received, coupled with our ability to comprehend and think, we create the ability to act appropriately within an event.
In order for others to see the rainbow within our actions two things are instrumental in being understood through our actions; 1) reducing the speed of information coming at us so that we have the time to process the information, and 2) being transparent.
If we really want our actions to be understood by others and create action for everyone to appreciate we need to make sure that we are taking the time to understand the information that is being sent to us. This includes listening, understanding the other persons meaning of what they are saying, asking the appropriate questions to form a correct judgment, and then acting. This is only possible when we allow ourselves to be completely transparent in our intent and purpose for why we are considering action. Transparency in the sense of containing no hidden agendas allows others to not only see the meaning behind our actions, but also gives them the chance to enjoy the output of those actions (our rainbow).
Too many times we hear what we want to hear and act on our own unshared agenda. In doing so, we open ourselves to unnecessary scrutiny because we only emit color for few people to enjoy. Because we bend the information received in our favor and not based on reality, we lose the ability to turn white light into color. In rushing information to our own biased opinion, we don't allow information to turn into anything other than what we originally wanted it to be in the first place.
When we learn to create a refractive index of the information received and allow it to bend in the way reality intended it to bend we can create wonder through our actions. In doing this, we allow others to appreciate our actions even if they do not agree with our actions. A rainbow cannot be appreciated in the dark, just like our actions cannot be appreciated when we leave others in the dark as well.


text:
Create a Barnyard Party Theme Your Toddler Will Love!
A Barnyard Party Theme is filled with farm party supplies is perfect for kids who love farm barnyard animals. Your celebration begins with ordering all your supplies in one neat party pack for eight kids include plates, napkins, cups, balloons and more. This farm barnyard theme makes planning not only easy, but also will save you up to 40%! Extra supplies are available, too! This theme is also available for 1st birthday parties and for 2nd birthday parties.
Start your barnyard party theme by sending out personalized barnyard invitations that have all of the party details printed for you. Or you can send out blank farm party invitations and fill in the details yourself.
Decorate your party area with fun balloons like a cow or pig mylar balloon, cow print balloons, or farm animal print balloons. Add a farm-themed piñata, such as pig, tractor or cow piñatas, to double as a decoration and an activity. Make the birthday child feel extra special by hanging a personalized farm banner.
Send your guests home with fun barnyard party theme favors like animal stickers, farm animal stampers, toy tractors, plush animal toys, and bandanas. Consider including personalized farm favors, like buttons, bag tags and bookmarks, printed with your guests' names. Or to make things easy, give your guests these farm favor sets with everything already put together for you! For a more substantial group of take home favors, view all of our party favors here.
Choose all of your supplies for a terrific Barnyard Party Theme from this fun selection. To narrow your choices, enter words or a phrase like "Barnyard party favors" into the search box below. Have a great party!


text:
2017 Best Practices for Ministry
If you are planning on attending Best Practices for Ministry, please register soon! The event will take place February 23-25, 2017 at Christ Church – Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. At the current rate of registration, the event will be close to full by Thanksgiving.
Below are some Q & A's about the event:
Q: How do I know if I should register?
A: If you intend to attend any portion of the conference, speak, or exhibit; please register! Please be sure to register anyone who will join us for any portion of the conference. The registration deadline is January 16, 2017. Link to register: BPM 2017 Registration Form. Hint: While selecting your top 5 preferences for sessions, click on the drop down list and then type the first letter of the session title to be taken to the title quickly.
Q: How do I know what the sessions are about?
A: Click here for the link to the break-out session options: BPM 2017 Break-out Session Options. Hint: Use the search function to look for keywords of sessions that you might be interested in.
Q: What is the schedule for the conference?
A: Click here for the general schedule: BPM Conference Schedule
Q: When will the break-out session schedule be available?
A: The schedule will be posted online very close to the conference time and will be printed in your conference binder.
Q: What hotels are you using?
A: Click here to book a hotel: BPM 2017 Hotels
(Some of the hotel blocks are already sold out. The BPM staff has been able to add a few more rooms to Holiday Inn and The Residence Inn. They hope to open up more at The Crowne Plaza and The Hampton Inn. There are still open rooms at The Sheraton and The Hilton Garden Inn. Please keep checking the hotel links or calling the reservation numbers to determine availability.)
Q: What's new this year?
A: We will have an Intentional Networking event on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 7pm-9pm. We will also have a Communication Workshop led by the Executive Director of Townsend Institute, Scott Makin, Rev. Tim Runtsch, and Rev. Mark Schulz on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9:30am-11:30am. Both of these events are open to everyone. Be sure to click yes on the registration form if you want to attend either event!


text:
This week on the Artisan hop we're celebrating Happy Notes and Stake Your Claim stamp sets (pp 64-65 in your Annual Catalogue). Both have coordinating framelits which make them pretty easy to love.
And here's my card! My husband says he's liking my colour combinations lately.
That's pretty nice of him ;)
The Everyday Chic designer papers are so easy to customise. Here I used some vibrant Tangelo Twist. It's got to be one of my favourite colours.
Quick Tip: Sponging
After inking up your sponge, dry it out until it's not streaky on some scrap paper. The colour on your project will then spread in a more controlled way to get just the right amount of ombre - or whatever you're going for!
Let's hop over and check out Teneale's masterpiece!


text:
There are good reasons why the public has lost confidence in banking and finance. Two issues in particular must be addressed before it can be restored– moral hazard and conflict of interest. Reforms should ensure that banks and bankers–not taxpayers–pay the price of failure and are held fully accountable for their actions.
Economic data
Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the OECD by signing up for our e-newsletter :
Twitter feed
Subscribe now
To receive your exclusive paper editions delivered to you directly
Online edition
Previous editions


text:
Product added to your basket
Product added to your basket
Product code: 100999
Colour: Black
Tell a friend Add to wishlist
Tell a friend
Infant Boys Ripstop Tyler Camo Jog Pant in Black.
- Stretch ribbed waistband.
- Mock drawcord detail to front.
- Pockets to front.
- Ribbed cuffs.
- Pocket to rear.
- Camo panel to side.
- Embroidered logo to left thigh.
- 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester. Machine Washable.
- Ref: TYLERAI
Delivery info
Standard Delivery €4.95 (2-4 days)
(see terms and conditions for full details) View Full Delivery Policy
Returns info
If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, return it to us (unworn) within 21 days and we'll give you a full refund or exchange (see terms and conditions for full details)
View Full Returns Policy
This product has not been reviewed.


text:
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Inspiration Thursday: Plant Stuff, as usual
I just bought these ridiculously heavy, frost resistant set of planters at Lowes. They may look small, but trust me - they're huge and unwieldy in their heaviness!
The largest one was $12.50
Middle $7.50
Small $6.25
In light of my recent plant purchases I am leaning towards the pink hibiscus at top and a dusty miller paired with a hosta in the middle. The shallower one doesn't know what it wants yet.
I just found out yesterday our town has a compost heap and I woke up early to go over but its 11am and already about 85 degrees. Its hard to be motivated when even looking outside causes sunburn.
I like this colorful trio because of its shallow bowl. This is a two week at the beginning of spring arrangement though. I need less maintenance!
Pretty but strictly annual unless you live somewhere tropical. Lowes sells a lot of lustrous black pots.
Annuals. I could do wave petunias next year.
Finding planter trios was surprisingly difficult.
Posted by Anny at 11:07:00 AM
Labels: inspiration thursday, lowes, plant life
0 comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
This is about Lake of Bays and about the next bay over from Beauview Cottages.
From Memoirs of the Lake
The Hotel on White House Bay
Any doubt that the White House Hotel played a central role in the social scene of this Bay would be dispelled by an afternoon spent with four ladies who recounted their own stories of adventure, entertainment and happy cottage memories.
Current residents and cottagers will know the Bay and the Road that take the name White House. They may not know that the Massey family of Brantford built a lovely white cottage in 1900 on the site that eventually became a hotel until the building's demise over 50 years later. The Massey family owned the building for less than a decade, but its impact on the lives of people stretched through much of the 20th century.
In July of 2011, Carole Young, Jean L. Robertson, Jackie Shoffner and Pam Hanna talked with LBHF Board member Bruce MacLellan about their memories of the White House Hotel. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) sent along some of her written memories. Between them, they dined at the Hotel as young girls, watched the guests come and go, greeted the steamship, delivered mail and more. In her youth, Carole played in the property when it was an abandoned but still furnished building.
Several of these ladies are life-long residents of Clovelly ‑ a popular community of cottages on the north shore of Whitehouse Bay ‑ the hotel was part of this area. (Clovelly takes its name from Clovelly, England and was given by Jane Tyrell, and early cottager.)
Also in the Bay is Wadi's Creek, Frozen Point, Crown Island and the community accessed by Jo-Lee Point Road. South Portage Road was built in the 1960s and before then, access to this area was via White House Road from Brunel Road, or by steamship.
In 1907, the White House property was sold by the Massey family to Joel and George Alldred and converted it into a hotel. George was the son of Joel and Olive, and he and his sister helped run the business. It was a large home with a centre hall plan and a verandah on three sides. They added a bedroom wing to the east and later George added a large dining room. A second floor with bedrooms above to the west was added in the 1940s. During WW I, George and his brother Oscar went overseas in the army. Fortunately, both returned.
Olive Alldred was a tiny woman ("smaller than a minute" according to one recollection), but there was no question that she really ran the place. Known as Granny Alldred, her face became a mass of wrinkles and she eventually lost her sight and lived to around age 100. She had a big personality and a commitment that played a major role in the success of the hotel.
The steamship Iroquois made a trip around Lake of Bays each day, carrying passengers, luggage and cargo and the Royal Mail. This ship was built at South Portage around 1907 and travelled the lake until it was scuttled around 1948. Each day, except Sunday, the mailbag was dropped off on the White House dock.
"The Whitehouse Hotel was a hub for mail, afternoon tea and many meals," said Jackie Shoffner (nee Armstrong). "It was a lovely building with many fine details, including dark paneled rooms and a mahogany stair railing that was always waxed to death."
"Food presentation was very well done," recalls Pam Hanna, with silver plate cutlery and a white table cloth. At breakfast, oil cloth was spread over the tables for guests staying in the roughly 15 rooms. For special occasions, delicious cakes made by the Ellis family in Baysville were served.
Ropes hung from each room for escape in case of fire and a tennis court was located on the lake side. A six hole outhouse was used when nature called. A large kitchen garden outside provided fresh vegetables throughout the summer. There was also an attractive rose garden, perhaps left over from the Massey family.
Meals were cooked by using two wood stoves in the kitchen and they were kept burning all through the day. The heat in the kitchen during the summer season must have been brutal. Electricity was never installed in the building and the power line only went into Clovelly in about 1954.
There was a long dock so the Iroquois steamship could stop to deliver mail. Rumours always suggested a victim of conflicts over prohibition liquor smuggling was buried in concrete under the dock. The stills to make liquor were located in nearby Whiskey Bay.
The delivery of mail became a right of passage for many youngsters. They were chosen to organize and deliver it to Clovelly cottagers. Sonia Labatt (nee Armstrong) performed this role when she was between 11 and 16 years old.
"It was a responsibility I took very seriously. I would walk along the shore to the Whitehouse and wait for up to three hours for the very large mail bag to arrive," said Labatt. "Then Effie or George Aldred would sort the mail, reading aloud the name on each item. I would divide the mail into piles, put elastics around each bundle and then visit each cottage."
The mail was delivered by the Iroqouis and in later years, in a motor boat by the Boothby place from Point Ideal. Another part of the adventure for children was a man named Kirkpatrick who lived next door to the Hotel. Straying too close to his property would attract a holler.
The White House Hotel was really more of an inn. Thanks to the Alldred family, it thrived with its own charm and personality in its day. The world was smaller and people lived at a slower pace. But the happy memories shine as brightly now as that old polished mahogany banister once did on a sunny day at Lake of Bays.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Best Travel Trips of the World 2012 - National Geographic
National Geographic Traveler magazine has recognized Muskoka, Ontario, Canada as one of their top 20 must see world destinations for 2012. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-trips-2012/
This is in addition to their recognition of Muskoka as the Best Summer Trip for 2011.
See the Muskoka page on the National Geographic website.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
This is in addition to their recognition of Muskoka as the Best Summer Trip for 2011.
See the Muskoka page on the National Geographic website.
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Happy Halloween
Summer Guests have seen Bob the Cow around Beauview cooking hot dogs (all beef!) for our Welcome BBQ.
Bob was in Udderson (aka Utterson) at Halloween Monday Band Practice when he spotted this wonderful car in the parking lot.
By the Way Bob plays MOOSIC on his saxophone in the band.
The lady that owns the car must be a dairy farmer!
Beauview Cottage Resort, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada http://www.beauview.com 800-363-6047
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Harvest Supreme Overlay
The Supreme system is an alternating overlay air mattress for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers in high risk patients. The system works on a proven alternating principle resulting in maximum patient comfort whilst achieving optimum pressure relief.
A cost-effective solution for hospitals as well as hospices, nursing and care home environments.
Picture for illustration purposes only
Code: HS300
- Size: 1980 x 850 x 130mm
- Alternating Air Overlay System
- Suitable for High Risk patients
- Static option
- Single button controls
- Visual low pressure indicator
- Audible mains failure alarm
- Quiet operation
- CPR Facility
- Overall Width: 850mm
- Overall Height: 130mm
- Overall Length: 1980mm
- Cycle Time: 10 minutes
- Maximum user weight: 150kg


text:
"We were sent here to fight for the American people," Hartzler stated. "They do not want their healthcare dictated to them by Washington and they don't want their tax dollars going to abortion providers. If the numerous votes we have taken on these issues in the House — the People's Chamber — were not signal enough to the President that this is what the people want, then this bill will be. He will soon have a choice: does he support the people and women's health, or does he support Planned Parenthood and Washington mandates?"
"This bill puts people first, not politics," Hartzler continued. "Obamacare continues to do real harm to Americans with soaring premium increases, outrageous deductibles, and stiff fines for not having it. By dismantling key provisions of Obamacare, we pave the way for patient-centered health care reform, allowing the people to decide what is best for them and their families. Our families are coping with a stagnant economy and cannot afford a health care system that costs them more yet gives them less. We can do better."
"Additionally, this bill protects life by stopping the flow of taxpayer dollars to abortion providers," Hartzler added. "The people have, for years, begged Congress to end the flow of taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, especially in the wake of the recent horrendous videos showing Planned Parenthood officials exhibiting a blatant disregard for human life. This bill places a moratorium on funding of abortion providers and redirected those funds to community health centers—which are more numerous than Planned Parenthood facilities and provide more comprehensive care to women."_____
Reconciliation is an expedited legislative procedure triggered by a conferenced budget resolution that is used to bring revenue and automatic spending levels in line with budget resolution targets. In the Senate, such a bill is filibuster-proof, requires only a simple majority (51 votes) to pass, and is limited to 20 hours of debate. A reconciliation bill is also subject to the Senate's "Byrd Rule," which prohibits extraneous provisions that have no budgetary effect, among other limitations.
Reconciliation is important because it is perhaps the only legislative means by which a Republican majority can send a bill to the President that repeals major provisions of Obamacare. After passage, the Senate will then either consider the House-passed reconciliation bill or its own reconciliation bill. If the Senate considers its own reconciliation bill, then a conference would likely be held. Once Congress passes the reconciliation measure, it then sends it to the President for signature.
Congresswoman Hartzler, a co-chair of the House Values Action Team and member of the Congressional Pro-life Caucus, represents Missouri's Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She serves on the House Armed Services, Agriculture, and Budget Committees, and can be reached online at www.hartzler.house.gov. She also maintains Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube feeds.
Click here to follow the Pulaski County Daily News on TwitterClick here to follow the Pulaski County Daily News on Facebook
recent articles


text:
LA County Launches Programs to Help Eligible Residents Request That Criminal Records be Reduced Under Prop 47
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 1 voted to pass a motion introduced by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis that calls on County agencies to proactively identify residents who are eligible for Proposition 47 and to assist them in the process of requesting reductions of their criminal convictions. The motion also aims to remove barriers to employment by directly connecting these residents with job opportunities and with other services that could help them thrive as they re-join their communities.
Proposition 47, which passed last year, reduced several non-violent, non-serious crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. Since the passage of Prop 47, fewer than 50,000 eligible County residents have applied to have their criminal records reduced or eliminated, even though at least 690,000 are eligible for reduced sentences. A recent California Endowment survey found that only 29 percent of Los Angeles residents were even aware of Prop 47.
"The purpose of the bill was to stop wasting prison space on low-level offenders, and to remove obstacles preventing people who had already served their time from becoming productive members of society," said Supervisor Solis. "The law has successfully reduced prison and jail populations, but in order to fulfill the true potential of this law, we need to help these men and women access jobs and services that will help them succeed as they return to society.
"The clock is ticking: the law set a 2017 deadline for all resentencing petitions," said Supervisor Solis. "If this deadline passes without a significant acceleration in applications, Los Angeles County will have missed a significant opportunity to set people on the road to productive citizenship, and by default, we will make our neighborhoods more vulnerable to potential crimes."
Supervisor Solis' motion, which was co-authored by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, requires that County staff receive training so that personnel can effectively and promptly refer eligible candidates to appropriate services. The Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender will subsequently help these candidates apply for resentencing.
"With Prop 47, people who have committed certain non-violent and non-serious crimes have a chance to turn over a new leaf," Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said. "We must not squander this opportunity – this mandate – to reform our criminal justice system so that it's less punitive and more humane, with the potential to be healing and transformative."
In addition, the motion calls for the development of a public-private partnership that would introduce these applicants to jobs and services through a newly-formed task force.
"Connecting these individuals to employment opportunities will give them a second chance because nothing stops a bullet like a job," said Supervisor Solis. "While we realize that intensive healing of trauma is even more important than employment, there is no doubt that a job can provide a sense of dignity, purpose, hope and an income—all of which help prevent crimes."
Prominent civic institutions will serve on the task force and will discuss how they can assist these men and women. Representatives from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, The California Endowment, and Los Angeles Trade Tech College are all expected to help.
"A major transformation is underway within our criminal justice system," said Supervisor Solis. "Our County faces a complex challenge that will require an unprecedented collaboration among public and private stakeholders to create opportunities for individuals seeking another chance in life."
To read the motion, click here.
LA County to Join Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Review Ruling Upholding Injunction of President Obama's DACA/DAPA Immigration Initiatives
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to join the cities of New York and Los Angeles by signing on to an amicus brief urging that the U.S. Supreme Court review a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit that affirms a temporary injunction impeding the implementation of President Obama's executive action on immigration.
If the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review Texas v. United States, Los Angeles County Counsel has been directed to join the other jurisdictions and organizations who have added their names to the amicus brief, which seeks to reverse the Fifth Circuit's decision so that President Obama's executive action is upheld.
"Earlier this year, a U.S. federal district court issued a temporary injunction thwarting the implementation of the President's Deferred Action plan, and on Nov. 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the federal judge's preliminary injunction, further preventing the expansion of DACA/DAPA," said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, who introduced the motion at today's Board meeting.
"As a result, the Department of Homeland Security will continue to hold off on its plans to accept additional applications under an expansion of deferred action programs," Supervisor Solis said. "It is important for Los Angeles County to voice its support because immigrant integration is about laying the foundation for equality and justice.
"A delay in providing temporary legal protections and work permits to eligible immigrants means that we are splitting families apart. While most of these youth are already part of a shadow workforce, eligibility to receive temporary legal work authorization provides them with the opportunity to pursue better jobs," Supervisor Solis said.
By expanding on deferred action programs, more of our youth will then have an opportunity to earn a degree, earn higher wages, and help strengthen tax revenues for the local economy. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas co-authored the motion.
Grand Opening of NEW Southeast Los Angeles Field Office
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and her First District staff celebrated the grand opening of their new Southeast Los Angeles Field Office on Dec. 5 by hosting a free community resource fair.
"Community engagement is a priority for me and my staff because we need to hear directly from our constituents - and that is why we celebrate this grand opening of our new Southeast Los Angeles field office," said Supervisor Solis at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "This is not my office; it is your office. Welcome! But, I'll remind you 'que somos una familia' - we are a family. I want to continue working with you, but we also need you to come work with us. One year after you elected me as your First District Supervisor, I came through on my promise to open a new Southeast Los Angeles Field Office. We're here, with you. Join us."
The new field office is located at 2677 Zoe Ave., Huntington Park. At the community resource fair, attendees were offered free flu shots and dental screenings, among other services.
East Los Angeles Hollenbeck Youth Center: Holiday Cheer
On Dec. 1, the Hollenbeck Youth Center and its partners hosted a tree lighting ceremony and toy collection kick-off, leading up to its 10 a.m. Dec. 12 Miracle on 1st Street Toy Giveaway.
Through their collective effort, the Hollenbeck Youth Center hosts a series of holiday events for thousands of residents from all over the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Many organizations and thousands of residents join in the festivities upholding the value that, "All kids are a lifetime investment."
"The holidays are a special time of the year, bringing families together for joy, unity, and prosperity," said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. "The holiday season fosters a sense of community, as neighbors, friends and family come together to reflect on their blessings."
If you would like to participate in the Dec. 12 event, please call Priscilla Hernandez at 323-881-6562. You could stream a public service announcement promoting this event by clicking here.
East Los AngelesToy Giveaway: Bringing Joy to Children
During the holidays, we often benefit more when we give to others than when we receive. In that spirit, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, along with the Teamsters Horsemen Chapter 42, sponsored a Christmas toy giveaway in East Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
"A child's face often lights up when he or she receives a toy during the holiday season," said Supervisor Solis. "Unfortunately, too many children in Los Angeles County do without toys and without other basic necessities of shelter and food.
"But, we can all make a difference. By donating a toy, we can help brighten a child's life – and that is one of the best holiday gifts anyone can receive," Supervisor Solis said.
Garfield High School's marching band performed at the giveaway. Families with children who are struggling financially this year were encouraged to stop by to pick up a gift. A resource fair and small market were also available so that attendees could pick up informational brochures detailing the various services provided by County departments.
Little TokyoMetro Board Delays Construction of New Downtown Rail Line Extension After Local Retailers and Residents Complain
The Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted on Dec. 3 to postpone a construction project in Little Tokyo by a month after several small business owners and residents expressed their concerns that the plan would disrupt upcoming holiday events.
"We honor and respect the fact that this time of year is a culturally significant season for those who live and work in Little Tokyo. We listened to the concerns of those who may be affected by this construction project and we took that into consideration," said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, who sits on the Metro Board.
"The Regional Connector is an important but complicated project and we want to do our best to complete it on time, while working with - not against - the community," Supervisor Solis said. "I appreciate the Board's willingness to listen to local residents and to delay construction until early January."
Metro is constructing a new 1.9-mile Metro rail extension line – or Regional Connector – that would link the Gold Line's Little Tokyo/Arts District station with the 7th Street/Metro Center station in downtown. The new line will give passengers an option to directly transfer to the Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, without having to travel to Union Station.
The underground rail extension line will serve Little Tokyo and the Arts District, among other downtown neighborhoods.
Last month, Metro announced that it would move up the date of construction, which would be near the intersection of 1st Street and Alameda Street. Construction was originally scheduled to begin in spring 2016, but the Board pushed up the date to Dec. 4 because of unexpected construction problems. The project will require a more than two-month closure of 1st Street and lane closures on Alameda Street.
"It is vital to mitigate potential impacts that construction will have on the Little Tokyo business community during the busy holiday shopping season, which accounts for a significant amount of their annual revenue," Supervisor Michael Antonovich said. "We appreciate the business community bringing this matter to our attention so we could provide solutions to the problem."
December is one of Little Tokyo's busiest commercial retail months of the year, given that the holiday season culminates with a Japanese New Year celebration observed on Jan. 1.
Grand Irwindale: 12th Annual Merry MingleSan Gabriel Valley Corporate Campus4900 Rivergrade Rd. Irwindale, CA 91706Thurs., Dec. 10, 20154:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CleanLA.com, Department of Public WorksUsed Oil Filter ExchangeO'Reilly Auto Parts4792 Peck Rd. EI Monte, CA 91732Sat., Dec. 12, 201510 a.m. – 2 p.m.34th Annual Toy GiveawayHollenbeck Youth Center 2015 East First St.Los Angeles, CA 90033Sat., Dec. 12, 201510 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
East Los Angeles Field Office4801 East Third StreetLos Angeles, CA 90022Phone: (323) 881-4601Fax: (323) 887-7286
Hall of Administration Office856 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration500 West Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012Phone: (213) 974-4111Fax: (213) 613-1739
El Monte Field Office3400 Aerojet Avenue, Suite 240El Monte, CA 91731Phone: (626) 350-4500Fax: (626) 448-1573
Southeast Los Angeles Field Office2677 Zoe AvenueHuntington Park, CA 90255Phone: (323) email@example.com
This message was sent to by:
Hilda L. Solis
856 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
If you would like to be removed from this list, please click here.


text: Freelance Archive July 10 2017 54321 When a computer isn't enough, here's how to keep busy We all do it. Staring off into space during downtime at work. Sitting at your computer, you've exhausted all July 20 2016 54321 Getting sacked is road to bliss FREELANCERS, often portrayed as corporate rejects eking out a living on the economic margins, are among the country's happiest July 5 2016 54321 National insurance payments cut for self-employed Self-employed workers were handed a tax cut of just over £130 a year by the chancellor as he made


text:
Cheque Bounce Lawyers
- Home
- Cheque Bounce Lawyers
- Lawyers in Aligarh
Best Cheque Bounce Lawyers in Aligarh. Connect and Consult the Top Divorce Advocates in Aligarh!
Free Available Answers
on Cheque Bounce Laws
Get Expert Advice Online
from Top Cheque Bounce Lawyers
in Aligarh
Read Blogs to get more Insights
HOW AN INDIAN CAN IMMIGRATE TO OTHER COUNTRIESThe International movement of people into a country of which they are not natives and do not possess citizenship is called Immigration.In this blog I shall discuss the process of how an Indian can immigrate to other countries.INTRODUCTIONAfter globalization, large number of people started migrating to other countries for better economic, political and social stability. Basically, immigration means movement of people from one country to another for long term settlement. Nevertheless, the main challenge for the migrants is to take on citizenship of the host country and to acquire the fundamental rights of that particular country.In case you are thinking of moving to a different country, you must consider the following:· What it means to live abroad· The best and easiest countries to immigrate to· General procedures and guidelines for moving abroad· Common consideration and restrictions for prospective immigrants· Pros and Cons of living abroad for long term or permanent basis.ENTRY/RESIDENT VISASA Visa is basically a government issued document that permits the foreign national bearer to remain in the issuing country for a particular purpose and for a particular period. Visas has different purpose such as leisure tourism, medical travel, medical/journalism, cultural exchange, entrepreneurship/investment, employment and many more. The type of Visa required shows the bearer's purpose. Likewise a student studying abroad needs a student visa or a person seeking employment needs a worker visa. Similarly the expiration period of a Visa depends on its purpose. Tourism visas typically expires after a month whereas a student Visa remains in force for several months and workers visa can last for several years.PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUSPermanent resident status is typically denoted by a particular identification card and is given to individuals who are authorized to live and work indefinitely within the issuing country. For qualifying for permanent residency an individual needs to have a clean criminal record; continuous residence record for a year at least. Moreover, some of the immigrant classes can sometimes ignore this requirement or a demonstrated means of support. You might also go through language or culture exam. Though permanent resident cards have fixed expiration dates, it is not automatically lost at expiration. In case you leave and later re-enter the country as a permanent resident, you need to acquire special re- entry documents.Permanent residents are not considered as citizens and thus they do not receive passports and cannot frequently vote or hold public offices and can also be barred from certain public sector jobs which require high security clearances. CITIZENSHIPAfter you have been residing as a permanent resident for several years you get an option to apply for citizenship. Citizenship enables you to get most or all of the benefits and rights which are given to natural born citizens. They also get entitled to passports that allow them to enter and exit the country at will.It generally include the followings:· Passing a language exam· Passing a test of political, historical, and cultural knowledge· Holding a valid visa or residency permit at the time of application· Having a clean criminal record· Taking an oath of citizenship · Renouncing prior citizenship, unless your adopted country recognizes dual citizenship for naturalized citizenship.POLITICALLY STABLE COUNTRIES- IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURESNational immigration policies are subject to frequent changes and are highly complex and thus vary widely from country to country. However, there are number of countries which are politically stable and have developed reputation for consistently liberal and straightforward immigration policies.Following countries with all rituals and traditions welcome immigrants in large numbers, defines clear and straightforward rules and expectations for immigrants who wants to live and work there on a long term or permanent basis, and thus makes it easy and possible for non-native-born individuals to become a citizen.1. Canada2. Australia3. New Zealand4. Singapore5. Brazil6. GermanyREQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE IMMIGRANTS1. Predominant/Official LanguageIn immigrant friendly countries like Canada and Australia, English is considered to be the official or dominant language. In countries like that of Singapore, English is spoken widely enough and thus it is not necessary to become fluent in other local languages. But for countries like Brazil and Argentina where many locals cannot communicate in English it is necessary to learn the local language.2. Local Politics and PolicyPolitics and policy vary widely in every country whether in democratic or economically liberal countries. These factors adversely affects the cost and availability of critical services like healthcare, state benefits and education. These factors are specifically important for members of particular classes or groups whose unions are not legally identified in their adopted countries.3. ReligionNot every country protects its own religious expression in expansive fashion forbid the government from preferring one religion over another. In case you are a religious person and you have planned to move to a country where your religion in not in practice then in that case do some research to find out whether you will be allowed for citizenship or permanent residence. Alternatively, be prepared for the life changes that you might find unacceptable.4. Customs and LawsIt is necessary to review and familiarize oneself with the laws of any country to which you have made up your mind to move in. You need to pay special attention to legal practices and spend time in learning local customs.5. Crime and SafetyDespite you follow the laws of the adopted country, you cannot rely on your fellow compatriots to do the same. Thus the local crime rate is an important consideration. You need to pay special attention to violent crimes and property crime. 6. Cost of livingThis is one of the most important consideration before moving to another country and especially when you plan to live on a tight personal budget. GENERAL PROCEDURES AND COSTS FOR MOVING TO ANOTHER COUNTRY 1) RESEARCH POTENTIAL DESTINATIONSThe foremost thing before moving to any other country is going through serious research by using credible resources to find out a handful of possible destinations. You need to make yourself familiar with every destination's culture, economy, history and politics. If possible do visit the places shortlisted for a week or as long as you can afford. Try staying in a residential neighborhood instead of tourist area to get a sense of the place's day to day rhythms.2) TALK TO AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ABROADIt is advised to get in contact with the American expats who are currently residing in your preferred destination to get a hint of what life is like outside. In case you do not have personal network who have lived outside to your preferred destination, you can go for expats online.3) LOOK FOR A JOB OR OTHER OCCUPATIONYou need to start looking for work, or building out your business plan or applying to universities as early as possible. Provided that your present employer is not willing to sponsor you, then in that case you can contact an International recruiter. There are many international recruiters who do not charge job seekers for placement but rely on fees paid by client employers. 4) ADDRESS KEY LOGISTICAL ISSUESAfter selecting your destination country, you need to start addressing major logistical issues related to the move:· Exiting U.S. Housing- You need to settle into new accommodation with minimal disruption· Finding Foreign Housing- There are various options and thus you need to spend time researching rental options or month to month lease options prior to your move.· Moving Possessions- It is not at all easy to move bulky items overseas and thus can be a costly hassle. Therefore, it is advised to sell most of the items and save only those items which have some sentimental value. Nevertheless, you can purchase replacements after you arrive at your destination.5) APPLY FOR THE APPROPRIATE ENTRY CREDENTIALAs discussed earlier, you need to apply for visa which permits you to stay on a temporary basis depending on the type of visa you have. Also, you need to pay attention to any special requirements which can affect your eligibility for a specific visa.6) REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH ENTRY CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND LOCAL/U.S. LAWSIf you want to live in your adopted country on a long term or permanent basis, then for that you need to renew your visa or apply for a new one at multiple junctures. Many times it may happen that you will have to leave your adopted country and return after securing approval. To get rid of these you can apply for permanent resident status as soon as you get permission to do so. And thus you need to remain in compliance with the adopted country's laws as its failure can lead to risk of deportation.7) APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCYAfter living for a year or two, when you finally decide to make your permanent home there, then in that case you can apply for permanent residency. Well, applying for permanent residency is comparatively much costlier.8) APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIPYou can apply for citizenship in your adopted country after you finally decide to reside there permanently and want to enjoy the natural born rights in your adopted country. The cost of applying for citizenship varies from country to country. ADVANTAGES OF IMMIGRATION· Ample opportunities to learn and grow.· Easy access to New, Different and Exotic Attractions· Lots of Business and Employment Opportunities· Opportunities to meet new friends and colleagues· Possibility of better healthcare and education DISADVANTAGES OF IMMIGRATION· Possibility of losing touch with old friends and family· Problems in finding and creating productive employment· Cultural barriers to assimilation· High real estate costs and restrictions on ownership· Major lifestyle and routine changesCONCLUSIONWell moving to a new country is not an easy task as life does not always work out as we plan. You can accommodate for time being but it is not compulsory that every individual moving abroad will find comfort or prosperity. Nevertheless, you can always hope for something better and big and look forward for getting bigger opportunities and platforms. Different countries have different norms. Thus it is advised to go through serious research before moving to any new country.
Posted By
Neha Roy
2 weeks ago
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF MATERNITY BENEFITS ARE DENIED?WHAT IS MATERNITY BENEFIT? Maternity benefit is the amount which every woman is entitled to be paid and the employer is liable to pay to her at the rate of average daily wage for the period of her actual absence. It is a payment paid to the woman who is on her maternity leave from work and it is covered under social insurance (PRSI) An application for such payment must be made at least 6 weeks before intending to go for maternity leave. (12 weeks in case of self - employed). If the woman is already on some social welfare payments then she may avail half rate maternity benefits.In India, the maternity benefit rules are governed by the amended maternity benefit act, 2017, which regulates the eligibility, condition and duration for getting maternity benefit. The maternity benefit rules are applicable to factories, shops, mines and establishments which employ 10 or more employees. The maternity benefit law was regulated by the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 previously but it was further amended in the year 2016. The amendments to the act had changed various provisions regarding the applicability and duration of maternity leave in India. The following changes were brought about by the new maternity benefit rules:1.INCREASED DURATION The maternity benefit leaves were previously available to women employees for 12 weeks. Later it was increased to 26 weeks after the 2017 maternity rules. This benefit can be availed in a duration of 8 weeks prior to the expected delivery date and 18weeks after the delivery. 2.CHANGED APPLICABILITYMaternity benefit leave in India is available to both adoptive mothers and commissioning mothers as well. Women employees who adopt a child gets 12 weeks of maternity benefit in India. 3.THE OPTION OF WORK FROM HOME The new maternity benefit rules of 2017 provide pregnant and lactating women with the option of working from home once the maternity benefit leave of 26 weeks expires. The conditions which govern work from home are mutually decided by the women employee and employer. 4.CRECHE FACILITY BY THE EMPLOYER The Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 makes it compulsory for the employers that employ more than 50 employees to provide creche facility in the premises and allow women employees to visit the facility 4 times a day. Even if there are 50 employees including men , such facility should be provided. In cases where there are only male workers even then the employer do away with such facility and must keep a creche whereby a father can take care of his child at ease. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO GET MATERNITY BENEFIT IN INDIA?The Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 lays down the women employees who are most eligible to get maternity benefit. The act states that the women employees who had worked for at least 80 days in the past 12 months can apply for getting maternity benefits in India. Even the mothers who adopt a child under the age of 3 months are eligible to get a maternity benefit leave for a period of 12 months. A commissioning or a surrogate mother is also entitled to get maternity benefit for 12 weeks. If any woman suffers from a miscarriage then she is entitled to get a maternity benefit for a period of 6 weeks after providing a certificate from the doctor. Also if any women suffer from an illness that is caused due to her pregnancy, premature childbirth or delivery, she shall be entitled to get a maternity benefit of 1 month after providing the doctor's statement. WHAT TO DO IF MATERNITY BENEFIT IS DENIED BY THE EMPLOYER?An employee's maternity benefit can never be denied by any employer. If the maternity benefit services are dismissed or denied by your employer, you can take the following steps:-HR DEPARTMENT TO BE CONTACTED - Take your grievances to the HR department of the company. Usually, it is the HR representatives that clear up any confusion or grievance between the employer and the employee. Check the HR policies of the company to know about the company's stance on maternity benefit. If in case the HR fails to provide any resolution, follow the next step. EMPLOYER TO BE SENT A LEGAL NOTICE - Consult an employment and labour lawyer in India and send a legal notice to your employer regarding the denial of your maternity benefit which is your right. But, still, if the employer doesn't respond, he can be taken to the court. APPROACH THE LABOUR COURT- Hire an employment and labour lawyer to file a case against your employer in a Labour court. Any employer who denies a women employee's maternity benefit claim in Indian can be punished with imprisonment for up to 3months, fine for up to Rs. 5000, or both. If you have been dismissed or discharged from your service, then he can be punished with imprisonment for a period of 3-12 months. It is advised to contact an advocate practicing labour and employment acts if your maternity benefit claims are denied by your employer.
Posted By
Sayaree Ganguly
2 weeks ago
Find the Best Cheque Bounce Lawyers in Aligarh
Sushil Kumar Singh
- Cheque Bounce
- Criminal
- Civil
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
Your Legal Matter
Common Questions for Cheque Bounce
- What is cheque bounce?
- What are the ways or reasons that a cheque can bounce for?
- What happens when there is cheque bounce?
- Who is liable to pay in case of Cheque bounce?
- What is legal recourse for cheque bounce for the payee and for the payer?
- What is the maximum penalty and punishment for cheque bounce?
- Can out of court settlement happen in case of cheque bounce case?
- Will cheque bounce case still hold good when the issuer has gone bankrupt?
- Can I pay the amount while the case is going on, and get the case closed?
- Will marking a cheque STOP amount to cheque bounce?
- Can I get arrested for cheque bounce?
Cheque bounce stall the normal transactions in commercial world and thus hinders the growth in business. Since it affects the business cycle in a big way, so the lawmakers have made the cheque bounce as criminal offence and punishable act.
Vidhikarya will help you find a most suitable lawyer, for you in your city, who will be able to answer all your cheque bounce related queries, whether you are the issuer of the cheque or payee, and also guide you on how to resolve this matter with ease.
About the Cheque Bounce Laws
A bounced cheque or a dishonoured cheque is a situation wherein the payer's Bank abstains from making the payment to the payee for different reasons like mismatch in the signature/account number, insufficient funds in drawer's account, etc. Bouncing of cheques is a statutory offence (criminal offence), and there are legal conditions to be followed in the event of a cheque bounce.
Once a cheque bounce has happened and the payee has initiated a case then the defaulter has no option but to either pay the amount with in the stipulated time or else defend the case in the court. In either case he has to engage a lawyer to help him sail through this legal tangle.
So, what Vidhikarya can do for you is that it will help you in finding and engaging a right and suitable lawyer for your cause.
We at Vidhikarya endeavour to help you and assist you in finding the right lawyer in your city or otherwise so that you can go ahead and peacefully get your legal matter resolved. You do not have to worry on how to hire a lawyer or find an advocate for your matter. You can simply dump the question of "find an advocate in my city" to Vidhikarya and just relax.
What the cheque bounce law is and what it does?
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
Section 138 of the N.I. Act makes dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds a statutory offence. As per this provision, bouncing of any cheque issued for a legally enforceable debt or liability can be a ground for a lawsuit with certain conditions.
Conditions for applicability of Section 138 of N.I. Act
Cheque must be drawn within a period of three months from the date it's drawn or within the period of its validity, depending on whichever date is earlier.
The holder (one who was supposed to get the money after depositing the cheque) has to demand for the payment of the bounced cheque within 30 days from the day when he was made aware about the return of the concerned cheque as unpaid.
The drawer of the cheque must have failed to make payment of the concerned amount to the payee within 15 days from the date of receiving the 'Notice' spoken of in the above point.
The debt must be a legally enforceable debt, the burden of proof of proving the illegality of the debt lies on the drawer of the cheque.
What are the applicable laws to Cheque bounce?
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code may be attracted:
Supreme Court in the case of 'Sangeetaben Mahendrabhai Patel v. State of Gujrat' has held that simultaneous proceedings under Section 138 of the N.I. Act and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) for a case of cheque bounce is permissible.
However, the dishonest or malafide intention has to be shown by the prosecution to invoke a case under Section 420 of the IPC for an instance of cheque bounce, and this provision does not deal with recovery of money.
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is applicable to cheque bounce case. In fact, this Section of N I Act was specifically enacted to curb the rising cases of cheque bounce which was creating unnecessary roadblocks to the businesses.
Some important facts and cases about and under Cheque Bounce law
The Offence under the Cheque Bounce is compoundable
The offence punishable under Section 138 of the Act of 1881 is primarily related to a civil wrong and the Amendment [The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2002] of 2002 specifically made it compoundable.
The Hon'ble Supreme Court in Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayed Babalal H., (2010) 5 SCC 663, held that the Accused could make an Application for compounding at the first or second hearing in which case the Court ought to allow the same. If such Application is made later, the Accused is required to pay higher amount towards cost etc. It was also held compounding could not be permitted merely by unilateral payment, without the consent of both the parties.
No need of "mens rea" or guilty mind to be proved
In Mayuri Pulse Mills v. Union of India, Court held that for an offence under Section 138 of N.I. Act, mens rea is not essential as the section brings into operation the rule of strict liability.
Jurisdiction for filing a cheque bounce case
In Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod v. State of Maharashtra it was held that a complaint regarding "dishonour of a cheque" can be filed only in the Court within whose local jurisdiction the offence was committed, i.e., where cheque was dishonoured.
Technical Reasons can not be grounds for Cheque Bounce case
Reason for the bouncing of cheque should not be of a technical nature, as technical irregularities are not covered by the provisions of Section 138 of the N.I. Act. For example, bouncing of a cheque due to incorrect date entered, or due to discrepancy between amount in words and figures, not being in MICR form, etc.
Important Procedures under Cheque Bounce law
- Cheque must be presented to the bank for payment within a period of three months (earlier it was 6 months) from the date mentioned on the cheque.
- In case the cheque gets bounced, the holder of the cheque should ask the payer or issuer for the payment by giving a legal notice to the drawer in writing within 30 days of the receipt of information of non-payment by the bank.
- Even after receipt of notice if the drawer of the cheque fails to make the payment within the stipulated time, which is 15 days from the receipt of notice then the cheque holder or the payee can move the court.
Reliefs available under Cheque Bounce Laws
Fine and Punishment under Section 138 of the N.I. Act
Punishment for the above-mentioned offence is a fine which may extend to twice the amount of the original cheque or imprisonment for a term which may be up to two years or both.
Interim Compensation can be ordered
Court can pass an order to pay interim compensation during the pendency of the court. (This law is getting enacted)
Request a Callback for Legal Help
In case you want us to call you back to understand your legal problem then please submit your details with a brief description of the legal issue that you have. We will call you back.
Your Request has been successfully taken. We will contact you soon. Thank you !
Name must be provided !
Email must be provided !
Invalid Phone Number !
Category is required !
Service is required !
Details must be provided !
The most trusted and relied upon partner for hiring lawyers for any kind of legal services.
for your Case
Top Responding Lawyers
on Cheque Bounce Laws
Consult Advocate {{lawyerName}}
Name is required
Email is required
Invalid Email
Mobile No. is Required
Mobile No. is invalid
Case Category is required
Service is required
Location is required
Oops! you missed to select the option. Please select at least one.
Please select how would you like to Consult
|Type of Consultation
|Phone Consultation
|Meeting Consultation
|Email Consultation
|Video Conference
|Request for quotation from the Lawyer.
Review and Confirm
|Consultation Request for Advocate {{lawyerName}}
|Consultation Type : Meeting Consultation
|Charges :
|(with 18% GST)
Your Request has been registered. We will get back to you soon.
Submit Your Query
Your Transaction is Completed
Payment Failed
Your Transaction is Failed
Payment Failed
Your Transaction is Failed
Are you sure you want to request for this Advocate's number ?
Need Few Details
Please do not close this browser, and provide the following required details -
Verify OTP
If you haven't received any OTP, please click the Resend button below. You can change your registered mobile number by clicking on the Edit icon.
{{ newPhoneNumberErrorMessage }}
Login to Proceed Further
Your Request has been registered. We will get back to you soon.


text:
On 5 June 2014, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will hold a special meeting to consider international cooperation in tax matters including, as appropriate, its contribution to mobilizing domestic financial resources for development and the institutional arrangements to promote such cooperation.
Participants will include representatives from national tax authorities and major international organizations active in the tax area, such as the IMF, World Bank, OECD, the Inter-American Centre of Tax Administrations (CIAT) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF).
Following a short opening plenary featuring presentation by the Chair of the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters on the outcome of the 9th session of the Committee (Geneva, 21-25 October 2013), the meeting will include three panel discussions on: (1) Current issues on the agenda of international organizations; (2) Current issues in domestic resource mobilization for development: Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS); and (3) Extractive industries taxation issues for developing countries.
Preceding the ECOSOC meeting, UN DESA's Financing for Development Office (FfDO) is organizing, in cooperation with the OECD Center for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) a workshop on "Tax Base Protection for Developing Countries" with the participation of representatives of developing countries.
This meeting is part of a project, undertaken by FfDO, which focuses on strengthening the capacity of developing countries to increase their potential for domestic revenue mobilization through protecting and broadening their tax base. The work will be focused on selected set of topics of particular relevance to developing countries, at the relevant stage of their capacity development, with a view to outlining a range of practical and feasible solutions, which could be implemented by these countries, resulting in increased tax revenues. The final outcome of the project will be a UN handbook, comprising a collection of papers developed in a novel demand-driven manner taking into account inputs from developing countries.
This workshop will provide a broad overview and update on the UN and OECD work in this area and then focus on the following topics: (1) Preventing tax treaty abuse; (2) Taxation of services (including taxation of fees for technical services); (3) Protecting the tax base in the digital economy; and (4) Tax incentives and tax base protection issues.
For more information:
ECOSOC Special Meeting on International Cooperation in Tax Matters
Workshop on Tax Base Protection for Developing Countries


text:
I haven't been running for a long time – since my baby was born. There's just not enough time and energy for it these days. We wake up for the second or third time that night at about six am, pull the little one out of bed and try to soothe as best we can. By the time we're all fed and watered, it's about 8.30 and I'm rushing to the bus stop.
I don't really miss the long run to work though. It's a slow four miles along the coast, avoiding traffic lights and the famous San Franciscan hills. I just jog at a steady pace. The distance isn't hard, just the boredom. Long distance running is pretty dull – you have to have a lot on your mind to be able to run without getting really bored.
It's running fast that's more fun.
Not a run, not full speed even.
I mean a full-on sprint.
That extra burst of energy you throw in when you're already going full speed. When your arms are pumping as hard as your legs, reaching out to claw the air closer. When the skin on your face starts moving against the bone. When you shift your weight down and back, so your feet can make maximum contact with the ground, but it's still not enough. When you forget about breathing because it's just another distraction. When every muscle in your body is working maximum power, maximum speed, just to propel you forward.
That's the kind of running I miss.


text:
Sometimes I'm amazed by how little we have going on, especially in the way of extracurricular activities, but then I stop and notice that sometimes we still cram in a lot. Like this one week in October when we went to a marching band event, an apple orchard, a pumpkin farm, a soccer game, the Northwestern football game tailgates, a circus, oh, and unfortunately, an ER, all in the span of eight days. I kind of like it that we don't have too many lessons and practices going on yet, so that we all still have a little energy left for fun stuff like this on the weekends.
I should post pictures of all of the above, but for now, I will limit myself to the circus. You guys, the Midnight Circus in the Parks was AWESOME! Joe and I went into it with such low expectations. (Well, I at least went expecting a decent time. Joe went in fear, reluctantly.) Circus? Will there be mistreated animals? Scary clowns? Hokey cheese-ball acts that only entertain the under 5 set? Well, apparently I hadn't been paying nearly enough attention to my sister's past rave reviews, because this was hands down the most fun I've had at a kid-centric activity in a long time (maybe ever?), and as you can see, we attend quite a few! (If put under oath, Joe would also be forced to admit that he rather enjoyed the show.)
Since I've previously documented on this blog both girls' brushes with emergency medicine, I feel I would be remiss not to mention that after the circus, Waylon took a tumble from a folding chair during dinner that caused him to split his lip for the 1,000th time, this time in a way that was scary and bloody enough for us to whisk him off to Lurie Children's Hospital. He charmed the pants off the hospital staff with his willing patient attitude and rather large (for a two year old) vocabulary. Thankfully, he was cleaned up and we were soon sent on our way, so all's well that ends well, although that was a little more excitement than we had hoped for that evening.
The moral of the story is: Chicago folks, get thee to the Midnight Circus in the Parks when it comes around again next fall! You will not regret it. I've included video below to sell you on this idea.
It is uncanny how much my abs look like this woman's abs.
And Joe's like this guy's.
Oh. One minor caveat I neglected to mention. The show was pretty loud, so Waylon spent 90% of it frozen in mild terror and wanting to be held tightly. This actually worked to our advantage from both a snuggling perspective and a controlling-your-wild-ass-two-year-old perspective. However, I would not recommend the circus for kids under three unless, like us, you decide to throw caution to the wind and take them along for the ride so that older sibs can go.
The video captures the tiny portion of the show that Waylon loosened up for. (BTW, in case you're wondering, the headscarves were a freebie from the NU tailgates the night before. Our kids have had weeks of fun turning them into everything from skirts to arm casts to traditional religious garb, so John H., if you're reading this, thanks for picking them up for us!)
[We interrupt this blog post of fun to bring you a quick visit to the hospital.]
World's Cutest Patient. World's Most Expensive Popsicle.
Tough guy with a fat lip the next day. Nothing says toughness like pink froggie pajamas.
Here's the video for your viewing pleasure. In my book, any show that ends with your four year old rushing the stage to dance to "Gangnam Style" is worth the price of admission.
Circus in the Park from Kate on Vimeo.


text:
Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies An Anthology, by Johnson, Loch K.; Wirtz, James J.
Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 7/15/2014
Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies--An Anthology, Fourth Edition, is the most up-to-date reader in intelligence studies. Editors Loch K. Johnson and James J. Wirtz present a diverse, comprehensive, and highly accessible set of forty readings by leading experts in the field. This unique volume features comprehensive coverage of many hot topics including methods of intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, the danger of intelligence politicization, relationships between intelligence officers and the policymakers they serve, covert action, counterintelligence, accountability and civil liberties, the implications of major intelligence failures in 2001 and 2002, and recent controversies over highly classified documents leaked by insiders.


text:
Camp #2135
Dawsonville, GA
By: Calvin E. Johnson, Jr. Author of new book, "When America Stood for God, Family and Country." 1064 West Mill DriveKennesaw, Georgia 30152 Phone: 770 428 0978
Please share the following story with your family in tribute to Hispanic History Month-- September through October, 2006.
Do your children know who Moses Jacob Ezekiel was?
Moses J. Ezekiel was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1844. He was one of fourteen children born to Jacob and Catherine De Castro Ezekiel. His grandparents came to America from Holland in 1808, and were of Jewish-Spanish Heritage.
At the age of 16, and the beginning of the War Between the States, Moses begged his father and mother to allow him to enroll at Virginia Military Institute.
Three years after his enrollment at (VMI) the cadets of the school marched to the aid of Confederate General John C. Breckinridge. Moses Ezekiel joined his fellow cadets in a charge against the Union lines at the "Battle of New Market."
When the War Between the States ended, Moses went back to Virginia Military Institute to finish his studies where he graduated in 1866. According to his letters, which are now preserved by the American Jewish Historical Society, Ezekiel met with Robert E. Lee during this time. Lee encouraged him by saying, "I hope you will be an artist.....do earn a reputation in whatever profession you undertake.
The world famous Arlington National Cemetery is located in Virginia and overlooks the Potomac River. At section 16, of the cemetery, is a beautiful Confederate Monument that towers over the graves of 450 Southern soldiers, wives and civilians. These words are inscribed on the memorial:
"Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank, Not lured by ambition, or goaded by necessity, But in simple obedience to duty, as they understood it, These men sacrificed all, dared all....and died."
The United Daughters of the Confederacy entered into a contract with Moses J. Ezekiel to build this Confederate Monument at Arlington National Cemetery. It is written that he based his work on the words of Prophet Isaiah, "And they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks."
This Confederate Memorial towers 32 and 1/2 feet and is said to be the tallest bronze sculpture at Arlington National Cemetery. On top is a figure of a woman, with olive leaves covering her head, representing the South. She also holds a laurel wreath in her left hand, remembering the Sons of Dixie. On the side of the monument is also a depiction of a Black Confederate marching in step with white soldiers.
Ezekiel was not able to come to the dedication of the monument held on June 4, 1914, with President Woodrow Wilson presiding. Many Union and Confederate soldiers were in attendance among the crowd of thousands.
Moses Jacob Ezekiel studied to be an artist in Italy. As a tribute to his great works, he was knighted by Emperor William I of Germany and King's Humbert I and Victor Emmanuel, II of Italy---thus the title of "Sir."
Among the works of Sir Moses J. Ezekiel are: "Christ Bound for the Cross", "The Martyr", "David Singing his song of Glory" and "Moses Receiving the Law on Mount Sinai."
Upon his death in 1917, Moses Ezekiel left behind his request to be buried with his Confederates at Arlington. A burial ceremony was conducted on March 31, 1921, at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. It was presided over by the United States Secretary of War John W. Weeks. He was laid to rest at the foot of the memorial that he had sculptured. Six VMI cadets flanked his casket that was covered with an American flag.
The death of Moses Ezekiel, the distinguished and greatly loved American, who lived in Rome for more than forty years, caused universal regret here----1921, The New York Times Dispatch from Rome, Italy.
The following is inscribed on his grave marker:
"Moses J. Ezekiel Sergeant of Company C Battalion of Cadets of the Virginia Military Institute."
Lest We Forget Our American Heroes!


text:
Discounted Pricing for HSLDA Members
Save $50–$100 with Your HSLDA Membership!
As a Home School Legal Defense Association member, you pay $100 less for any two-semester AP® course and $50 less for any two-semester high school course, one-semester high school course, or one-semester AP® course offered through HSLDA Online Academy. Simply enter your seven-digit HSLDA member account number on the course registration page when you sign up for classes with HSLDA Academy.
Please note that you must have an active membership before you can receive discounted pricing. If your membership has expired or you are still in the member application process, you will be charged at the non-member rate.
Why Become an HSLDA Member?
HSLDA, the premier homeschool advocacy organization, has been defending the right for parents to educate their children at home since 1983.
HSLDA membership gives you 24/7 access to legal counsel related to homeschooling. Members can also get advice and answers from educational consultants specializing in elementary through middle school, high school, and special needs homeschooling. Many exclusive discounts are available to you as an HSLDA member—including, but not limited to, special pricing on HSLDA Online Academy courses.
Click here to learn more about HSLDA and how you can become a member.
Your HSLDA Membership Application
Once you have applied for HSLDA membership, your application is reviewed by HSLDA's administrative and legal staff. As soon as your membership has been approved, you will receive an email confirmation from HSLDA, which will include the member account number you need to use on your HSLDA Online Academy registration form. Your HSLDA member card will then be sent to you through the mail.
Please be aware that an application can take two to three weeks to process, or more during summer and fall, when HSLDA receives its highest volume of new applicants. While many applications are able to be approved within a week of submission, a short turn-around time is not always possible.
If you are applying for membership prior to registering for a HSLDA Online Academy course, please allow sufficient time for your membership application to be processed. If you need your application processed immediately, please apply for membership online and select the rush processing option when you reach the payment step.
Site Copyright 1996-2019 HSLDA Online Academy
Phone: 540-338-8290 | Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
1 Patrick Henry Circle | Purcellville, VA 20132
Privacy | sitemap
|AP, Advanced Placement®, and SAT® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.


text:
It is planned that the selected equipment will be announced at the 2008 IFDS Annual General Meeting. There will be two Evaluation Events, one in the Southern Hemisphere and one in the Northern Hemisphere. The Evaluation Event in the Southern Hemisphere will take place in Singapore during the last two weeks in March 2008. The venue and dates for the Evaluation Event in the Northern Hemisphere will be announced by IFDS in February 2008.
The following Equipment Evaluation Committee has been appointed:
John TWOMEY (IRL) - Chairman
Gustav FRESK (SWE)
Bruce KIRBY (USA)
Greg OMAY (AUS)
Click here to download a draft version of the IFDS Equipment Evaluation Event criteria and application form for the One-Person and Three-Person Keelboats for possible inclusion at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competitions.
The final document will be confirmed by 18 January 2008.
ISAF Disabled Sailing microsite - www.sailing.org/disabled
World Sailing Newsletter
World Sailing Newsletter is the weekly online newsletter of World Sailing.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.


text:
Let me warn you up front. I am very tenderhearted and sensitive.
At around 17:00, my mother called to tell my my 65-year old uncle was in the hospital with some (virulent) form of pneumonia and was not expected to make it through the night.
I made the mistake of turning the news on at 18:00 just to find out that Dan Wheldon had died in a horrific car crash while racing in Las Vegas. Then I saw the racers tributes and started losing control. I totally lost control when they played Amazing Grace on the bagpipes over the intercom system at the track during the tribute.
Barely under control, my cell phone rang again. I knew who it was and what they were going to say without looking at the phone.
Around 18:30 my mother called to tell me my uncle had died.
He had Huntington's Disease and had declined to the state of total incapacitation - except that he was cognitive of what was going on around him.
My aunt had put him in a nursing home last month. On Saturday she sent an e-mail update. Apparently no one had been to visit him and she made an impassioned plea for us to go see him at least once. I wanted to see him one more time. I was trying to work out when and how since he was so far away from me and in a part of the DC area that I am extremely uncomfortable driving (to the point of panic attacks) but I wanted to see him.
Obviously that did not happen.
In addition to grief, I felt guilt because I had not gone to visit him before he passed.
Three things helping me through are:
I read a talk by Elder David A Bednar titled The Tender Mercies of the Lord.
I received a priesthood blessing of comfort after that. (Then i read the talk again.)
Our Heavenly Father's Plan - especially the promise that "We Can Live with God Again" so some day I will see my uncle again.
Actually, there is another thing that helped. My uncle is back to his normal self now. He is no longer incapacitated.
It almost seems ironic (but there are no coincidences when it comes to the ways of the Lord) that my sudden passion to do family history work came when it did.
I need to contemplate whether or not to share my testimony about our Heavenly Father's plan with my aunt (who is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). And if so, I need to pray for the Holy Ghost to guide me as I write her (and my cousin still living with her) about it.
In the meantime, I have a funeral to attend on Friday night and graveside services to attend Saturday morning.
I was sobbing like child last night. I was in and out of tears at work until I had enough focus to do some tasks waiting for me. And though I am not distracted now, I am feeling at peace.
My uncle is well. He's happy to be normal again. The Lord has sent me His peace.
I'm sure there will be more tears in the coming days, but I will still have His peace.


text: iStockphoto.com Shots - Health News Big Sibling's Big Influence: Some Behaviors Run In The Family April 29, 2013 Psychologists have long known that children often model their behavior on the actions of parents or peers. But science has only recently begun to measure the influence of siblings. An older brother's or sister's behavior can be very contagious, it turns out — for good and for bad. Big Sibling's Big Influence: Some Behaviors Run In The Family Listen · 4:41 4:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/179266284/179878382" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


text:
It is amazing how violently the Democrats shout about how the increase in the minimum wage law is the key to economic salvation. I'm not sure, even if we forget about increased unemployment and higher prices, how a $10.10 minimum wage is supposed to give us a vibrant economy.
Nevertheless, Democrat Representative George Miller of California insisted the Republicans are suffocating the economy by not passing this pay increase.
According to CNS News,
Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) said Thursday that Republicans who oppose increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour are "standing on the throat of the economy."
"So what are the Republicans doing when they won't vote for the minimum wage?" Miller said. "They're standing on the throat of our economy."
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) joined labor union leaders and at a rally on Thursday that culminated an 11-state bus tour to push for the pay hike.
Miller said raising the minimum wage would help economic recovery.
"Because the economy is sluggish and your wages are the key to the recovery, we have to increase those wages," Miller said. "That's what this is about."
Miller said Democrats would continue to push for the increase and claimed that in cities and states where the minimum wage has increased, the economy has improved.
"You can't build a vibrant economy on the back of low-wage workers who don't get a livable wage, who don't get a decent wage," Miller said. "It won't work, and in those cities that have raised the minimum wage, there's more activity. There's more hiring. More people are eating out. That's the facts.
"So what are the Republicans doing when they won't vote for the minimum wage?" Miller said. "They're standing on the throat of our economy.
"Our economy is gasping for air, trying to grow, and the Republicans are standing on the throat, because they could pass the minimum wage tonight – tomorrow morning, but they won't do it," Miller said.
I have a different idea. I think our economy is gasping for air fighting for a breath through the insane chokehold of economic regulation and Federal Reserve policy. Raising the minimum wage would be like slashing the throat of our economy. It would do to our nation what raising the wage has already done to our territories.
Democrats claim otherwise. They claim to believe that raising the minimum wage helps the economy.
OK, then, Democrats: raise it. I dare you.
But you know $10.10 is not going to produce a "vibrant economy." If you really believe this magic will work, then show some compassion! Raise the minimum wage to $101.00 an hour. After all, whatever benefits would accrue at $10.10/hour will be multiplied by ten times, right?
Or do the Democrats really know that a minimum wage will hurt the economy? Perhaps they are hoping that, if they raise it by only a little bit, the damage will not be obvious enough to hurt them with the electorate.


text:
Day 2- February 10
We woke up early because we don't want to miss the breakfast at 7-8 AM.
Part of our daily breakfast. Though it's pretty much the same for 3 days I still love it.
And then conference time again from 9 Am to 1 PM. Picture taking with all the attendees as the speaker will be leaving the next day. I had a great time at the conference. It's so nice to hear insights and testimonies from East Asia missionaries.
After the morning session, we then again went out to explore more of Macau. We had lunch at this small canteen near the market and yes we had some hard time ordering and paying again. talk about language barrier.
And then we walk to Guia lighthouse and Guia fort.
After that, we went to Sands hotel just to see how they differ from other hotels and casinos there. Just across the Sands hotel is the Fisherman's wharf. There are restaurants here and a lot of stores too.
We then head back to our hotel for the buffet dinner and for the evening session of the conference.
Part 3 -coming up!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Our MACAU trip -Part 2
Posted by Rocks at 7:47:00 PM
2 comments:
Hi Rocks, I enjoyed very much looking at the photos. How I wish I will have the chance to get to Macau someday, too. :)ReplyDelete
hi there! this is Makoy of the Certified Pinoy Blogger. I am inviting you to join my $200 blog contest. Aside from the $200 cash prize, I am giving away, 108K EC credits, domain, hosting, ad spots and a lot more. Contest ends at March 15. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
|Project by BareFeet
|posted 12-24-2014 03:06 AM
|1022 views
|3 times favorited
|3 comments
3 comments so far
#1 posted 12-24-2014 03:36 AM
Very nice! Hope the gin comes close to being as fine as the carrier you've made. Well done!
-- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive --
#2 posted 12-24-2014 06:33 AM
Looks great, very clean. I made a similar box for a gift to my parents, people tend to get a kick out of the sliding top.
-- http://woodspotting.com/ -- Discover the most interesting woodworking blogs from around the world
#3 posted 12-24-2014 01:53 PM
I like this style box, and yours looks great. I also like that you chose the Japanese approach leaving the wood raw. (and the courage not to wipe some poly on it) Seems very appropriate, and a good choice. Nicely done.
-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)
Have your say...
You must be signed in to post the comments.