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The most difficult time in parents' life is when their children hit teenage. Teenagers tend to ask for a certain level of independence that parents are not always comfortable with providing, being careful about their children's safety and health. But keeping teenagers restricted mostly leads to aggression which does not end well either for the child or for the parents.
This is the age when children start to ask for their personal space. They need their own mobile phones and they don't like it when parents start snooping around trying to find out what their child is doing. Another major concern of this age is driving. Teenagers can't wait to be old enough to legally drive and when they do, they can be very reckless.
The worst scenario is when teenagers start using their smartphones while driving. Texting while driving has proven fatal for teenagers a lot of times, and is a definite reason for parents to worry. Talking to your children and trying to make them understand the risks is good, but that doesn't always sit well with the teens' idea of freedom.
Mobile Solution for concerning Parents
If you are a parent who is concerned about the safety of their child while on the road, you would love what the Canary teen safety app has to offer.
The app has been specifically designed to monitor your child's smartphone while they drive, in order to make sure that they are abiding by the rules. Available for both Android and iPhone, Canary provides a simple solution to all your worries.
What Can It Do?
The app is designed to send you a text message or even call you when one of the following conditions is met:
- Your child unlocks or activates the phone while at a speed of 12 miles an hour or more.
- A text message or a call is made from the phone at more than 12 miles an hour.
- Your child, and consequently the phone, is moving at a speed higher than the posted limit.
- Your child leaves the boundaries of the areas you have defined.
- Curfew is broken.
- The app is disabled on the target phone.
How Does It Work?
Canary makes use of the phones' GPS chips and their accelerometers to determine the location of the phone and the speed at which they are moving in real time. Unlike other apps that provide similar functions, Canary does not lock the phone completely so that your child can't use it at all while driving, thus giving the children a sense of freedom and complete responsibility for their actions.
The app can be tried for free for a week after which you have to pay $7.99 a month for subscription. If you have a large family and want to keep a check on multiple teens, the app allows you to include unlimited phone numbers under the same account. Another positive step that 52apps, the makers of Canary, have taken is that some of the funds that they generate from the app are to be used for special education programs related to the risks of driving irresponsibly.
If you are a parent who worries about the dangers that their child might get into while driving irresponsibly, then this app may very well be what you are looking for. It takes the conventional idea of monitoring and turns it into something that can potentially save your child's life while also keeping you at peace.


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Monday, July 20, 2009
Skills at the table
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- This blog is designed, edited and published by Somdatta Sengupta for Circus Liquors Inc. Content is supervised by Stuart Keats, Manager of Liquor Operations for Circus Liquors Inc. Site header created by Denise Reinle. Graphics support provided by Phyllis Vivoli. Content support provided by Mike DeNiro. Store Manager for Spirits Middletown is Ray Kimble. He can be reached at (732) 957 9700. For questions, comments or more information, write to Spirits Middletown at firstname.lastname@example.com. For placing orders or any form of assistance with your fine wine, beer or other party planning requirements, call the store directly at (732) 957 9700.

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Your financial advisor can help you in this regard, but you can also do some research on your own. To ensure your contribution will be used wisely, you should evaluate a charitable organization's track record of financial responsibility, accountability and transparency before giving. Fortunately, much of the information you need can be found online.
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Of course, the best way to get to know how a charity works is to spend time with it. Volunteering can remove the veil of uncertainty and give you an insider's view of the organization's people, practices and impact. Consider taking the kids with you and creating a family charitable tradition you can pass down through future generations. You may see firsthand the value and effectiveness of your charitable gift at work.
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You will work with leading academics in the areas of political communication, political science and journalism studies. You will also be exposed to a range of senior influential guest lecturers.
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Content will be attractive to recent graduates and also those seeking to develop a critical perspective on an existing career.
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What better way to end a blogging hiatus (can you call it that if you have never successfully blogged regularly?) than with a Quick Takes? I'm sure you've been dying to know what we've been up to the past few months… 😉
- These little ladies are both now mobile and climbing everything in sight! Miss A successfully climbed up the slide all by herself earlier this week, while Miss J climbed the swing-set ladder all by herself. I just…I don't have enough hands for this (and also – now I'm officially THAT mom who lets her kids climb up the slide, sigh…)
- The little ladies turned nine months old this week – they're growing up so fast! Multiple people have already asked me if I've started planning their one year birthday party yet, so I guess I should start that soon? When the topic of a theme comes up I always want to respond with "I was thinking cake…and balloons???" We are not big party people though – we always just invite immediate family and a few close friends, so there's no pressure to throw a perfect bash because we know they'll still love us anyway. Right!?!?
- The Big Man (aka the original little Monster) has started finally playing with his sisters. Now I can count on him occupying them for about 5 minutes at a time before he starts complaining about them. Ahh, siblings. So precious.. .
- Speaking of Big Man – his is now officially signed up for 4 year old preschool for this fall. We toured two and let him pick his favorite. Of course he wanted to go to both, so what do you think was the determining factor for the winning preschool? The child-sized bathroom. Which he tells everyone about when they ask him about preschool. This kid cracks me up.
- We finally took the plunge and signed up for a CSA again. We choose to try a different one that offers more variety and so far we are loving it! We also learned our lesson from last time and signed up for a small share, which is way better too. There is a limit to the quantity of lettuce and beets one can actually enjoy before it starts feeling like work.
- Speaking of CSA's – let's talk about the weather, shall we? (Oh gosh – she hasn't blogged in months and she can't think of seven things to write about without mentioning the weather?!?!) When we did our first CSA two summers ago we had tons of rain. And it was a constant topic in our weekly CSA e-mails – to the point where we got the impression it was an unseasonably wet summer. Fast forward two years to a different CSA and guess what the main topic in our weekly CSA e-mails is? The rain. Apparently this year is also unseasonably wet. But here's the thing – last summer we had our back yard landscaped to fix drainage problems and it took forever because – rain. So I just want to let all you farmer's and landscapers know I'm on to your excuses…three "unseasonably" wet summer's in a row is starting to sound suspicious. 😉
- And on that note, my brain is too tired to thing of anything else to write about right now. I'm hoping that this is my triumphant return to more regular blogging. Fingers crossed. I know you've missed me (haha).
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Throughout our more than 150-year history, OEA members have been involved in every struggle and effort to advance the finest of America's dreams: a quality public education for every child.
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Yesterday I was writing something and wrote "unison", which means: complete agreement, harmonizing exactly. When I sat with it a little more, uni= one and son= son. One son, it reminded me of the stories of Buddha and Jesus, which is the story of our lives. To live in complete agreement with the laws of the universe and when we do that we become our true nature. We become the son and daughter of unconditional presence. The mantra may be I AM ONE and guess what? You are.
Can you imagine? Sit with this for second. I AM ONE WITH THE UNIVERSAL ONE. Or as Christians say, "I AM THAT I AM." That is how powerful you are. You are here to create from that. The way in which you connect to the source of everything is to quiet and listen. Now when I say be quiet and listen, you think about talking and shutting up. I am suggesting quieting your mind and listening to the silence which already is present. In that silence exists all you need. In fact, when we use words to describe love, wealth, creativity, abundance, etc…we really are talking about the same energy which is unconditional presence. Its all one life. Each of us is that life expressing fully. It doesn't seem that way because the mind is trying its best to convince us that there is separation. When really there is no separation. The fragmented mind is convinced of this. So the only block between you and everything is silence. With silence there is no conditions, barriers, blocks, problems, situations, and so what are we really waiting for?
If everything is happening already and this life has infinite possibilities then what is wrong with silence. It is here that we heal, it is here where true riches lie, it is here where magic is, and the absolute, and yet very few seem to want to go there. Jesus never over threw the Romans but he left a lasting impression. By getting still like nature we begin to understand how amazing we really are. Judgment is a thought. Love is silent, fun, joy filled, wisdom, and sometimes forceful. The lesson here is sometimes we should just be quiet and listen.
When we can listen to the silence and maintain it for the day, then we can hear the truth, inspiration, and all the non sense goes away. So can you turn away from the world? Can you be still? Can you listen to the silence? If you can, you will be on the road like Jesus, Buddha, and many mystics.
Live a life in complete agreement with nature. Sounds cool right?
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Morning guys :)
Today I am stopping by to share my Prima Bloom Bag creation.
Prima are currently running a fantastic competition to decorate your Jamie Dougherty bloom canvas tote. Join in the fun and upload your creation to instagram using the tag, #mybloombag!
So here is how I created mine...
When brain storming ideas for my bloom bag, my goal was two things. A modern design that didn't immediately scream 'crafty' that I would be able to use for the beach, shopping etc. And, secondly, I was really itching to break out my new Prima Chalkboard paints...and thought this bag would be a perfect opportunity. Unable to decide on just a few colors to use (they are all gorgeous!!), I came up with geometric pattern so I could use all the colors without it being 'too much.
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For details on this competition and more great ideas on how to create your view own bloom bag, check out the Prima blog here.


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How do you talk to Fortune 1000 C-Suite prospects and get them to listen? Deliver a miniaturized Vblock System right to their desks and let it do all the talking!
This dramatic mailing piece allows the powerful Vblock System to speak for itself. After the big blue button is pushed, a 60-second introduction welcomes the prospect in Vblock's own friendly "voice."
Hello, I'm Vblock. Thanks for pushing my button. Let's talk about why a Vblock System, that's me, is the only truly converged infrastructure and your fastest time to business.
A mini-brochure was included to highlight the unique features of the system in an engaging and shareable accordion format.
A USB drive was also attached via a retractable wire. When the mini Vblock "spoke," it encouraged prospects to plug the USB into their computer. This would launch them to an interactive Vblock microsite.
Once the prospect signs into the microsite, they are greeted with more product information, including three videos and two white papers—all available to download or share. This triggered an email to the campaign manager and sales managers, who could then follow up with these warm leads.
This unique campaign was a hit with prospects and the marketing industry, winning a 2014 Silver Davey Award. Currently in market, it is generating buzz, industry attention, and impressive responses in the C-Suite for VCE.


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Oklahoma Great Barry Switzer Punks the Dishonest Media, Gives Them "Fake News"
Barry Switzer arrives as Trump Tower on December 7. He had no meeting scheduled. A few weeks ago when a parade of people meeting with Trump began lining up in NY, coach Switzer said he was one of those meeting with the President-Elect. "I had all these calls, but I was just jerking people around". Still when the media recognized him that day and began quizzing him on why he was there, Switzer chose to prank the media and tell them he was meeting with our next president.
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LLC Decreases Position in Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (BUD)
Which Analysts Are Watching Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI)?
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Airbus' door tightened, MAS' flight MH1 now cleared for take-offIn a statement on its website, the airline said the MH1 flight that took off from Heathrow experienced the technical issue while inflight over Germany.
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' stock plummets after breast cancer treatment trial haltedRecently stock market analysts have updated their consensus ratings on shares of Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. According to sentiments of 3 analysts the mean estimates of short term price target for the company's stock is marked at $9.67.
XG Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:XGTI) showed P/E ratio of 0To assess the movement of stock we should look over what analysts have to say about the stock current performance. Recently shares have been suggested as BUY from 0 and 0 issued SELL signal for the company's stock.1 told as a HOLD the stock.
It's not too late to mail Christmas packagesHours of operation have been extended at most major post offices. There aren't any estimates on how many gifts have shipped from Lansing at this time. "It just gets a little heavier during Christmas but we do this all the time so we're prepared for it". With Christmas only five days away, the U.S.
Sequestrata la villa di Antonino Fumuso Misilmerese accusato di traffico di drogaI sigilli sono scattati ad una villa nel territorio di Misilmeri , a numerosi appezzamenti di terreno nella stessa zona, ad un'impresa individuale di vendita di prodotti ortofrutticoli, alimentari e bibite, numerosi veicoli e macchine agricole, nonché a tutti i conti correnti intestati a Fumoso e ai suoi familiari.
Ricapitalizzazione Mps, manca una risposta del mercato all'offerta di azioniE' quanto ha comunicato l'istituto senese nella serata di ieri, al termine del Cda che ha tirato le fila dell'Lme, conclusosi ieri alle 14h00. Il fondo sovrano del Qatar, il cui interesse all'aumento di capitale del Montepaschi ne aveva fatto l'anchor investor, il perno della soluzione privata con un investimento quantificato in un miliardo di euro, non avrebbe al momento manifestato disponibilità a partecipare al salvataggio.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission moves forward with new guidelines for hydraulic fracturing operationsThe new proactive plan is aimed at reducing the natural disaster threat in the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province (SCOOP) and the Sooner Trend Anadarko Basin Canadian and Kingfisher counties (STACK) in west central and south central Oklahoma .
Nokia : fa causa contro Apple in Germania e Usa per violazione brevettiNokia fa causa ad Apple con l'accusa di violazione di brevetti in Germania e negli Stati Uniti. La società finlandese sostiene inoltre che Apple abbia più volte rifiutato gli accordi proposti sull'uso di tali brevetti . La risposta di Apple non si è tradotta in una semplice nota rilasciata all'agenzia di stampa Reuters, ma ha compreso una precedente azione giudiziaria.
United Kingdom consumer confidence improves in December general economic outlook still remains cloudyConsumer confidence in the United Kingdom was marginally better in December, the latest survey from GfK showed on Thursday with an index score of -7. The U.K. The news comes after a turbulent year as consumers reacted to the dramatic political and economic turmoil. Prime Minister Theresa May has signaled that she intends to launch the Brexit proceedings, which are expected to last at least two years, in early 2017, reports said.
Proposal could bring high speed passenger rail to central OhioThe Federal Railroad Administration has green-lit an Alternatives Analysis and Public Input process for the Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus line, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act under federal law. The aforementioned feasibility study, released in 2013 , projected the proposed corridor would served 2.1 million riders in 2020 and grow to 3.3 million by 2040, generating estimated fare totals ranging from $116 million to $190 million annually.
Winnebago's stock soars toward 12-year high after profit, sales beat expectationsDuring the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.32 EPS. The company said revenue for the quarter rose 4.9% to $263.25 million. Winnebago Industries, Inc . Robert W. Baird upgraded Winnebago Industries from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $25.00 to $30.00 in a research report on Monday, October 3rd.


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I am extremely excited for every new day at Alice Drive Middle. My desire is to see each and every one of our students come to school and SOAR. With our national certification in STEM, we are able to provide educational opportunities far beyond the traditional curriculum. We are helping our students become College and Career ready and building the leaders of tomorrow with 21st Century Skills. I became an educator to help make the world a better place, and I strive to do that every day. In education, I believe you should have fun, but you must always be fair and firm.
I grew up in Ohio and earned my Bachelor's in Education from Kent State University. I moved to South Carolina in 2012 and have never looked back. I earned my Master's in Education Administration from the University of South Carolina, so I am a huge Gamecocks fan. My wonderful wife, Emily, is an elementary school teacher. We are both sincere believers in the value of education.
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Fines are $0.10 per day. Overdue notices are generated by the system and will be mailed to the individual's home address. If a third notice is necessary, it will be a bill for replacement of the material.
Trinity Health Sciences Library does its best to own or maintain access to materials which would commonly be needed by the faculty and staff of Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences. However, no library has access to every book or article. Any item not owned by the library may be requested via interlibrary loan. Any member of the Trinity community may request items by using the online form on this web page, by submitting the paper form, or by calling, faxing, or emailing the library. Items are subject to the availability and lending policies of the lending library.
Please check PrairieCat our online catalog found in the Electronic Resources, before requesting books. Your Trinity library card is accepted at all PrairieCat libraries, and items may be routed to Trinity's library for pickup at this location.
Every effort will be made to obtain items for free; however, it is our policy to pass on any charges to the user for interlibrary loan. Please indicate on the request form if and how much you would be willing to pay to obtain this material. If the item is not available for less than the cost you are willing to pay, your request will be retired unfilled.
Please allow yourself plenty of time when requesting materials. Items may take up to two weeks to arrive. Articles will, when possible, be emailed to the student's email account. Other materials must be picked up at the library. A $5 fee will be assessed to the student's college bill if ILL items are not picked up within two weeks of notification.
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Ken Starr. Look at you. A few years ago, maybe out of boredom with a failing real estate investigation, you let a sexual tryst become an obsession. You opened up and pounded away at a private matter, and dragged it into the media - day after day after day after day. You reveled in the sordid and sleazy details and relished every moment you expressed your outrage publicly. You pushed and pushed and pushed until you gave a Republican House an excuse to launch an impeachment against our last peacetime president who led the nation into prosperity. You watched the bringing down of a good president who dabbled in a private infidelity, and you marched it right into the living rooms of every American. With every little detail you got, you made oral and cigar sex a national obsession. You spent millions of dollars on that investigation. Our government spent millions on an impeachment which failed to materialize. The finger-wagging and fake outrage began an anti-Democratic bias and sentiment by the slumbering hate-filled self-righteous ultra-religious right which is still spiraling out of control in today's completely lopsided political climate.
Now you're regretting it.
Okay, Ken. We'll accept that. But first, show us how sorry you are. Give back the money you made since you started the sex investigation. Make an apology directly to Bill Clinton and his family. Make a formal apology to all the lives your investigation ruined. Denounce the backstabbing by Linda Tripp. Send a message of disgust to Lucianne Goldberg for forcing the issue. Prove you're a non-partisan by endorsing a few candidates on BOTH sides of the aisle in 2006.
Got an anchor tied to your ass, Ken? Go. Start now.
Investigation Of Lewinsky Bad Idea, Starr Says
Former Counsel Says He Should Have Focused On Whitewater Land Deal
LOS ANGELES -- Kenneth Starr says he never should have led the investigation that resulted in the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton.
The former independent counsel, now dean of the Pepperdine University law school, says "the most fundamental thing that could have been done differently" was for somebody else to have investigated Clinton's statements under oath denying he had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
Starr said his role in a yearslong investigation of Clinton should have focused instead on Clinton's role in the failed Arkansas land deal known as Whitewater.
"There was a sense on the part of the country that my (Lewinsky) effort was an effort somehow to expand the (Whitewater) investigation, when it was separate," he told the Santa Barbara News-Press following a speech on Wednesday.


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|Anna Lancaster enjoys the show
Once again Plein Air Washington Artists and the American Art Company teamed up to put on an amazing show! The American Art Company is a beautiful venue and the paintings seemed to glow on the walls. While there was no shortage of paintings of row after row of vineyards, the creativity in the compositions our members came up with were astounding.
|Siren Song Winery by Valentina Voronkova
|Chelan Fire Haze by Kathryn Townsend
Valentina Voronkova painted a charming winery interior with vineyard rows in the background, a scene not unfamiliar to Pacific Northwest wine lovers. Kathryn Townsend used a vineyard as a lead to pull the viewer into the Chelan Valley, but the real star is the hazy atmosphere from this summer's fire season.
|The Abundant Valley by Christine Troyer
|Glacier National Park by Yong Hong Zong
The Valley scenes in the show also featured a range of compositions and ideas. Yong Hong Zong's studio piece, Glacier National Park, captured an expansive valley vista with bold and seemingly effortless brushwork. Christine Troyer gives us a more intimate valley scene, with a flowing stream and a hint of mountains off in the distance; the pastel strokes exude grace and serenity.
These are only a few of the great works in the show, this is not one to miss! Here's a look at the winners:
|Jane Wallis introduces the judge!
The reception was well attended by PAWA artists, and judge Tim Deibler gave a thoughtful talk on each piece to which he gave an award.
|Tim Deibler explains his thought process
|PAWA painters listen carefully
|Best in Show: Jan Wall, "Valley Homestead"
|First Place: Jane Wallis, "View From Chelan"
|Second Place: Jim Lamb, "Westfork October - Bitterroot Valley"
|Honorable Mention: Robin Weiss, "Hedges Vineyard"
|Honorable Mention: Donna Trent, "Sonoma Vineyards, Sonoma, CA"
|Best Plein Air: Jan Jewell, "Tonquin Valley"
|Best Use of Light & Color: Patricia Clayton, "Sunrise on the Sandbank, Wenatchee River Valley"


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Our App + Your Mobile Website
Mobile 101: This post is part of our educational series on mobile technology. If you are new to the smart phone/app arena, this series is a good place to start.
An apple pie without the cheese
is like a hug without a squeeze.
So, a mobile website without an app
is like a road not on the map.
In other words, your mobile website will get more use when combined with our native app, Crib Sheet.
Schools with great mobile websites often contact us because their sites are not getting enough traffic. Some problems:
– Discovery of mobile websites is difficult. Mobile websites are not listed in app stores. Native apps are.
– Return visits are clunky. To return to a mobile website, users have to remember and type in a URL address, or go through a messy process to bookmark it on their mobile browser. Native apps, on the other hand, are easily accessed via app icons that live on your phone.
Crib Sheet can serve as the missing link between your alumni and your mobile website with something we call "features."
Features appear every third item in our news feed and can direct users back to any mobile website (or any website).
Link to a mobile website for online giving, class notes, alumni benefits, or your directory:
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For a healthy, flourishing garden, it's essential to feed your plants. But where to begin? With so many fertilisers available, choosing which is best for each part of your garden can be a challenge. Each fertiliser has its own purpose, but what might be great for one plant might not be quite right for another. By learning what your plants need for optimum growth, finding the right fertiliser that is best value for your plot will be a cinch.
What to feed now
Flowering plants
A blend of both slow-release and liquid fertilisers will give flowering plants the boost they need – simply scatter a handful of slow-release fertiliser or pelletised manure around plants. For acid-loving shrubs, use a specially formulated fertiliser, such as Osmocote Plus Organics Roses, Gardenias & Azaleas. To keep the flowers coming, follow up with a potassium-rich liquid feed, like Yates Thrive Concentrate, Flower & Fruit Plant Food.
Native trees and shrubs
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Herbs and vegetables
For established vegie beds, feed with a complete, slow-release fertiliser such as Miracle-Gro Organic Choice Vegetable, Tomato & Herb Plant Food, and supplement with liquid feeds to promote strong growth. If you're planting up a vegie garden, enrich the soil with well-composted manure.
Pot plants
Plants growing in pots, tubs or hanging baskets quickly become deprived of nutrients. To keep them happy, apply a slow-release fertiliser such as Amgrow Ferticote Pots, Planters & Hanging Baskets or Yates Acticote Pots, Planters & Garden Beds. Water in, then spray the foliage with a seaweed-based plant tonic, such as Seasol, to give plants a boost before the slow-release fertiliser kicks in.
Slow-release fertilisers will provide your lawn with all the nutrients it needs. Look for a formula high in nitrogen, such as Scotts Lawn Builder and use a fertiliser spreader to ensure even application. For a quick hit of green, try a concentrated hose-on liquid fertiliser, such as Yates Lawn Master Rapid Greening Lawn Food – your grass will look lush in no time.
Fruit trees
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CHARLOTTE � It�s pretty simple.
NFL teams that start 1-5 don�t usually make the playoffs. Only one team has been able to shake off that bad of a start, the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals, who actually started 1-6.
CHARLOTTE � It�s pretty simple.
NFL teams that start 1-5 don�t usually make the playoffs. Only one team has been able to shake off that bad of a start, the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals, who actually started 1-6.
Through six games, teams that are one game better have a shot at the postseason. It�s happened 21 times. Last year, Denver rallied from 2-4 to get to 8-8 and advanced out of the first round.
After Sunday�s home loss to Dallas, the Panthers are 1-5 for the third straight season. In 2010, it wasn�t that big of a surprise with a lame-duck coach in John Fox and a makeshift roster. Last year, 1-5 was excusable and understandable with a first-year coach in Ron Rivera, a rookie quarterback in Cam Newton and an abbreviated offseason due to the lockout.
Frankly, 1-5 for this edition of the Panthers is a surprise.
Many pundits had this team around the eight- or nine-win mark and at least in contention for a wild card. The Falcons were the NFC South favorite, but offseason turmoil in New Orleans and rebuilding in Tampa Bay was going to open the door for Carolina.
It hasn�t played out that way.
The Panthers spent big bucks on their running back corps over the last two seasons, re-signing DeAngelo Williams (two rushes, four yards), extending Jonathan Stewart (10 rushes, 35 yards) and bringing in Mike Tolbert (three rushes, nine yards). The running game has been grounded to a halt. Carolina had only one drive where the running backs were productive � other than Cam Newton scrambles � on Sunday. Well, it was really only two runs � a 20-yard dash by Stewart and a 2-yard scoring rumble by Tolbert.
�I�m not the play-caller. We�ve got to keep a balanced offense,� Newton said after the game. �It�s putting a strangle on our passing game. The job has got to get done.�
Sure, injuries have started to pile up on a team lacking depth. Center Ryan Kalil is out for the year, linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble have also been sidelined. Those are three key pieces.
But the Panthers have been in games. They�re just not finishing. Not making the key plays in all three phases of the game. Not clutch.
�It�s really frustrating. If you take it back to last season to where we are now, the biggest difference has been, from us being a great team to being just where we are right now, is finishing these games,� linebacker Thomas Davis said. �We haven�t been able to do it, and we need to figure it out quickly.�
The defense � viewed as a weak spot before the season � has actually been decent. It�s held Tampa Bay, Seattle and now Dallas under 20 points but lost each of those games. Despite giving up 369 yards and three touchdowns through the air, Carolina even sacked Matt Ryan seven times in that 30-28 loss on Sept. 30.
From here, the road doesn�t get easier. The Panthers have back-to-back road games at Chicago and Washington. Not world-beaters, but the Panthers certainly won�t be favored. Of the 10 remaining games left on the schedule, Carolina might (might) be favored in three � home against Tampa Bay and Oakland and at Kansas City.
Is it time to start thinking about next year already? Not quite yet, but it�s getting really close.
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Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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The Indiana University Maurer School of Law is located on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. IU Maurer is one of the top public law schools in the United States, and 29th overall, according to rankings published by U.S. News and World Report.
The school is named after Michael S. "Mickey" Maurer, an Indianapolis businessman and 1967 alumnus who donated $35 million in 2008. From its founding in 1842 until Maurer's donation, the school was known as the Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington.[1]
The law school is one of two law schools operated by Indiana University, the other being the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (IU McKinney) in Indianapolis. Although both law schools are part of Indiana University, each law school is wholly independent of the other.
According to the law school's ABA-required disclosures, 80.1% of the Class of 2013 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.[2]
History and Background
Founded in 1842, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the nation. The school is located on the southwest corner of the Indiana University Bloomington campus, which puts it in the center of Bloomington. The school maintains significant alumni bases in Indianapolis, Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York.[3]
Since its founding, IU Maurer has produced many notable alumni, including a Justice of the Supreme Court, numerous state supreme court justices and federal appellate and district court judges. The school has one of the largest academic law libraries in United States with more than 450,000 volumes, and a beautiful location for academic study referred to by students and faculty as The Pit. Recent enhancements to the library include increased seating and study space, improved "green" lighting systems, and an online institutional repository. The library was ranked third in the country by National Jurist Magazine (March 2010).
IU Maurer is home of the Center on the Global Legal Profession, which conducts empirical research on the profession. This research helps inform the curriculum, with the goal of producing prepared, ethical, and educated lawyers for today's competitive world. As part of the enhanced curriculum, all first-year students are enrolled in a four-hour course on the legal profession, which examines not only the ethical responsibilities of the profession, but also the many career options that a law degree offers. The course also includes Career Choices, a series of sessions with alumni and other practitioners from a variety of settings, which exposes students to career options early in their law school experience.
According to the school's ABA-required disclosures, 80.1% of the Class of 2013 had obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation.[4] The comparable percentage for the Class of 2012 was 64.7%.[5]
The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at IU Maurer for the 2014-2015 academic year is $54,233 for an in-state resident, and $73,039 for a non-Indiana resident.[6]
Academic reputation
In its 2015 rankings report (rankings for 2014), U.S. News & World Report ranked the IU Maurer School of Law 29th among the nation's "Top 100 Law Schools".[7] The school previously ranked 25th in the 2014 publication (rankings for 2013) and 26th in the 2013 publication (rankings for 2012). The law school typically ranks among top 10 public law schools in the U.S., according to U.S. News.
More than 1,800 people applied to join the 2014 fall entering class, with 184 matriculating. The 25th and 75th LSAT percentiles for the 2014 entering class were 154 and 163, respectively, with a median of 161. The 25th and 75th undergraduate GPA percentiles were 3.32 and 3.88, respectively, with a median of 3.72.[8]
For the 2014 entering J.D. class, 63% percent of the incoming class was from outside Indiana, 39% were women, and 29% were minorities. The school has no part-time or evening program; all students are full-time.[9]
Degrees offered
Degrees offered by the school include: the Juris Doctor (JD) degree and combined degrees with other Indiana University schools of JD/MBA, JD/MPA in accountancy, JD/MS in environmental science, JD/MPA, JD/MA in journalism, JD/MA or JD/MS in telecommunications, JD/MA in Russian and East European studies, JD/MPH in public health, and JD/MS in library and information science. Dual degrees including a JD and another degree from another school include the JD/LLB issued with Jindal Global Law School in New Delhi, India and a JD/MBA with Sungkyunkwan University GSB in Seoul, Korea. The school offers a masters degrees in law (LL.M and MCL), as well as a doctorate degree (SJD, Ph.D in Law and Democracy and Ph.D in Law and Social Science). The law school also offers a Joint Program in Information Law and Policy with University of Oxford that consists of an LL.M and a Certificate in Information Law and Policy from Oxford Internet Institute.[10]
Clinics and Externships
- Community Legal Clinic
- Conservation Law Clinic
- Disability Law Clinic
- Elder Law Clinic
- Elmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
- Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic
- Judicial Field Placements
- Criminal Law Externship
- Independent Clinical Projects
- Indiana Legal Services Externship
- Non-Profit Legal Clinic
- Public Interest Externship Program
- Private Practice Externship Program
- Student Legal Services Externship
- Washington Public Interest Program
- Intellectual Property Practicum
Competitions and Student Organizations
Students compete in several competitions, including Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Trial Practice Competition, and Negotiations Competition. IU Maurer has more than 30 student organizations, including Intellectual Property Association, International Law Society, and Public Interest Law Foundation. Local chapters of national organizations include the American Constitution Society, Federalist Society for Law and Public Studies, and American Bar Association Law Student Division.
- Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
- Indiana Law Journal
- IP Theory
- Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality
Center for Constitutional Democracy(CCD)seeks to study and promote constitutional democracy in countries marked by ethnic, religious, linguistic, and other divisions. Founded and directed by John S. Hastings Professor of Law David Williams, the CCD focuses its work in Burma, Liberia, South Sudan, and Libya, training the reform leaders of these countries in constitutionalism, parliamentary process, and legal ordering. The Center focuses its efforts on the constitutional aspects of democratic reform, enabling plural societies to peaceably provide meaningful self-governance to all their citizens. The CCD is the only educational institution in the United States that offers students the chance to work directly and regularly with foreign reform leaders to support constitutional democracy.
Center for Law, Society, and Culture The fundamental mission of the Center for Law, Society, and Culture is to promote and disseminate a multidisciplinary understanding of law through scholarship, teaching, and discussion. The Center produces, presents, and coordinates research conducted by exceptional scholars in schools and departments across Indiana University on the subject of law and legal problems. The Center supports research related to the law in a broad sense, including cultural aspects of law expressed through political theory and the humanities, and scientific aspects of law expressed through technological advance in biotechnology, environmental science, and information technology.
Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research The center draws on Indiana University's wide range of scholarly expertise in computer science, informatics, accounting and information systems, criminal justice, law, organizational behavior, public policy, and related disciplines. Recently, the National Security Agency designated the center a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
Center on the Global Legal Profession Forces of globalization, politics and the economy create enormous challenges and opportunities for lawyers, clients, policymakers, law schools and the public. The Center on the Global Legal Profession focuses on the role of lawyers in society, the business of lawyering, and the organizational context housing legal practice. The Center's faculty and fellows examine these issues through the lens of empirical research, using original and existing data and utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodology.
The Law School's Milton Stewart Fellows are selected in a competitive process each year for internships in India, South Korea, and Brazil under the direction of the Center on the Global Legal Profession. The school also engages in collaborative and study abroad programs with schools of law in China, South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, and Poland.
Center for Intellectual Property Research supports study in all aspects of intellectual property law and allied fields including patent, trademark, unfair competition, copyright and information policy.
The mission of the Center for Law, Ethics, and Applied Research (CLEAR) in Health Information is to address the ethical, policy, and social issues necessary to enhancing the availability of health information to facilitate treatment and research and improve health outcomes for patients.
Maurer School of Law faculty include former Supreme Court clerks, practicing attorneys from some of the nation's top firms, former U.S. government administrators and legal consultants, and visiting professors from around the world. Drawing on their varied experiences and in close collaboration with one another, IU Maurer faculty members consistently produce work that has a tangible impact on the legal profession.
In addition to the current faculty, IU Maurer has been honored by the teaching and scholarship of distinguished professors throughout its history. Some of them are:
- Morris S. Arnold, senior-status judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; served briefly as dean in the 1980s
- Patrick Baude, legendary teacher and scholar in constitutional law; widely respected and admired for his intellect and skill in shaping students' legal analysis
- F. Reed Dickerson, authority on statutory drafting who helped codify U.S. military law in the 1950s
- Ralph Fuchs, administrative law expert and early civil rights advocate
- Bryant Garth, current dean of Southwestern Law School
- Bernard Gavit, dean of Indiana Law in the 1930s and '40s who guided the school's rise to preeminence
- Julius Getman, nationally known scholar in labor and employment law
- Jerome Hall, professor from 1939–70; pioneer in interdisciplinary studies
- Fowler Harper, tort law expert known for his work on privacy law; argued landmark Griswold v. Connecticut privacy law case before the U.S. Supreme Court
- W. Burnett Harvey, dean and professor of law and political science who guided the school's growth in the 1960s.
- James Hughes, law professor in the 1850s; judge, U.S. Court of Claims
- Paul McNutt, youngest dean in the Law School's history; governor of Indiana during the Great Depression; High Commissioner to the Philippines
- Val Nolan, deputy U.S. marshal and Secret Service agent; masterful teacher and scholar in law, biology, and ornithology
- William Oliver, longtime tax professor and scholar; entrepreneur and founder of Oliver Winery, award-winning vintner
- Monrad Paulsen, founding dean of Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- S. Jay Plager, dean from 1977–84; secured funding for faculty growth and building expansion; currently Senior Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Paul Sayre, professor of law during the 1920s; distinguished expert on civil procedure and family law
- A. Dan Tarlock, professor during the 1980s; expert and author of a multi-volume treatise on water rights
Notable alumni
IU Maurer counts among its alumni many distinguished leaders in politics, public service, and the judiciary:
- Shirley Abrahamson (1956), Chief Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Harold E. Achor (1931) Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[11]
- Birch Bayh (1960), U.S. Senator
- David L. Carden (1976), U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN
- Hoagy Carmichael (1926), American composer
- Franklin Cleckley (1965), First African-American Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court[12]
- George N. Craig (1932), Governor of Indiana
- Gonzalo P. Curiel (1979), Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- Roger O. Debruler (1960), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[13]
- S. Hugh Dillin (1938), U.S. District Court Judge
- Jesse E. Eschbach (1949), Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Scott Flanders (1982), CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc.[14]
- Richard Givan (1951), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[15]
- Willis Gorman (1835), U.S. Congressman
- Charles A. Halleck (1924), U.S. Congressman
- Lee H. Hamilton (1956), U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the 9/11 Commission and the Iraq Study Group
- Pamela Jones Harbour (1984), Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission[16]
- Vance Hartke (1948), U.S. Senator
- John S. Hastings (1924), Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit[17]
- George Washington Henley (1914), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[18]
- Feisal al-Istrabadi (1988), Iraqi UN Ambassador[19]
- Paul G. Jasper (1932), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[20]
- William E. Jenner (1930), U.S. Senator
- Michael S. Kanne (1968), Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit[21]
- Earl Kintner (1938), chair of Federal Trade Commission in the Eisenhower era
- Frederick Landis, Jr. (1934), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[22]
- Rodolfo Lozano (1966), U.S. District Court Judge[23]
- J. Keith Mann (1949), Stanford Law Professor[24]
- Michael S. Maurer (1967), Indianapolis businessman and philanthropist
- Frank McCloskey (1971), U.S. Congressman
- Larry J. McKinney (1969), Chief Judge, U.S. District Court[25]
- Sherman Minton (1915), Justice, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Senator
- Masuji Miyakawa (1905), first Japanese American admitted to the bar in the U.S.
- Val Nolan (1949), deputy U.S. marshal and Secret Service agent; masterful teacher and scholar in law, biology, and ornithology[26]
- James E. Noland (1948), U.S. District Court Judge[27]
- Frank O'Bannon (1957), Governor of Indiana
- Dixon Prentice (1942), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[28]
- Frederick E. Rakestraw (1947), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[29]
- Flerida Ruth P. Romero, (LLM 1955), Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines[30]
- Lauren Robel (1983), Val Nolan Professor of Law, IU Maurer School of Law; former dean of the law school; currently Provost and Executive Vice President, Indiana University Bloomington.[31]
- Loretta H. Rush (1983), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[32]
- Curtis G. Shake (1910), Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[33]
- George P. Smith II (1964), Law Professor, Lecturer, Scholar
- Shap Smith (1991), Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
- William Stewart (1959), Chief Counsel to the National Labor Relations Board
- Frank Sullivan, Jr. (1982), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana (retired)[34]
- Kellye Testy (1991), Dean, University of Washington School of Law[35]
- John D. Tinder (1975), Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit[36]
- Walter Emanuel Treanor (1922), Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana[37]
- Joseph Van Bokkelen (1969), U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, U.S. District Court Judge[38]
- Michael Uslan (1976), originator of Batman movie series
- Richard B. Wathen (1942), Indiana State Representative, journalist and author
- Wendell Willkie (1916), Presidential Candidate
See also
- ^ http://law.indiana.edu/about/history.shtml
- ^ "Employment Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Employment Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ "Employment Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ "Tuition and Expenses".
- ^ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://law.indiana.edu/admissions/jd/index.shtml
- ^ [3]
- ^ Harold E. Achor Bio.
- ^ Franklin Cleckley bio.
- ^ Roger O. Debruler bio.
- ^ "LinkedIn".
- ^ Richard Givan bio.
- ^ Pamela Jones Harbour bio.
- ^ John S. Hastings bio.
- ^ George Washington Henley bio.
- ^ Feisal al-Istrabadi bio.
- ^ Paul G. Jasper bio.
- ^ Michael S. Kanne bio.
- ^ Frederick Landis, Jr. bio.
- ^ Rodolfo Lozano bio.
- ^ J. Keith Mann bio.
- ^ Larry J. McKinney bio.
- ^ Van Nolan bio.
- ^ James E. Noland bio.
- ^ Dixon Prentice bio.
- ^ Frederick E. Rakestraw bio.
- ^ Flerida Ruth P. Romero bio.
- ^ Lauren Robel bio.
- ^ [4].
- ^ Curtis G. Shake bio.
- ^ Frank Sullivan, Jr. bio.
- ^ Kellye Testy bio.
- ^ John D. Tinder bio.
- ^ Walter Emanuel Treanor bio.
- ^ Joseph Van Bokkelen bio.
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Maurer School of Law.
- www.law.indiana.edu Official site
- usnews.com USNWR profile
- review.com Princeton Review profile
- [5] Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies Homepage
- Official Facebook page


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Swimming Pools
Hurunui District swimming pool fence inspections are underway
Every three years council is required to inspect pool fencing for compliance. It is the responsibility of all pool owners to ensure that regulations are met.
Registered swimming pool owners have been written to, detailing the date of the programmed inspection.
If the proposed date is not suitable, please contact our office and we will arrange a new date.
Ph:03 314 8816 | email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Lets keep it a safe, as well as happy swimming experience.
What are the requirements?
A pool is a great asset for the home and family, but pools can also be a potential danger for young children. Private swimming pools are the single most significant water danger for pre-schoolers according to Water Safety New Zealand drowning statistics.
When did the new pool safety legislation come into effect? 01 January 2017
Why have the laws been changed? Although accidental deaths per year from drowning have reduced significantly in the last 30 years since legislation first came into effect, we can reduce this even further by ensuring the steps taken at completion of swimming pool sign-off by Council remain in place during the lifespan of pools and spa pools.
The new legislation provides additional enforcement tools to territorial authorities to help ensure safety around residential pools is maintained by owners.
Am I required to have fencing for my temporary inflatable pool? If the inflatable pool has the capability of being filled to 400mm or more then yes, you will be required to fence the pool as per the legislation to restrict access by young children. It remains important to watch your children closely while they are playing in the pool.
Manufacturers and retailers of swimming pools and spa pools must inform buyers of their responsibilities by providing notices with these products. Also refer to Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Guidance for pool owners.
Will the current fencing around my pool meet the new fencing requirements if it complied with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987? If your fencing was deemed compliant then you should not need to do anything further. You will however, need to ensure your pool is inspected every three years to remain compliant
What are the changes to doors opening into pool areas? All doors must be self-closing or be fitted with alarms that sound if the doors don't close after someone goes through them.
Does my spa pool need a fence and/or a building consent? There are some parameters for 'small heated pools' that do not require a fence. They need to:
- be less than 5m2 surface area of the water
- be a minimum of 760mm high
- have no steps permanently attached
- have a complying lockable lid
See further information on safety covers on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website.
Manufacturers and retailers of swimming pools and spa pools must inform buyers of their responsibilities by providing notices with these products. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure fences, self-closing gates and latches continue to operate correctly and are maintained.
I have an existing pool/spa and it doesn't comply with new legislation, what do I do? Contact your local pool fencing supplier and/or window and door hardware supplier who should be able to supply and (if necessary) make the required adjustments to ensure your pool is compliant. Before commencing work, check with the Council Building team to see if the extent of work you are doing will require a building consent (see fees and charges for Building consent costs)
Are there any changes to the building consent process? The process for applying remains the same, although you will need ongoing inspections.
When will I need to have my pool inspected? You will need to have three yearly inspections, six months before or after the anniversary date of your last pool or small heated pool inspection. The anniversary date is the date of issue of the Code of Compliance Certificate or the Certificate of Acceptance.You may be subject to Notices to fix and infringements from 01/01/17 if your pool fencing does not comply.
Where must the fence be situated?
The fence must only surround the pool and the area immediately around the pool. This area can only include things used in association with the pool, for example, changing sheds, filter shed, pump house, seating, decking and paving. It should not include the clothes line, vegetable garden, driveway or area used for other outdoor activities.
General pool fencing guidelines
Pool fencing should prevent children up to six years old from climbing over, under or through it to gain access to a pool. Check that:
- All fencing is at least 1.2m above ground level and there is a 1.2m wide unobstructed clear area around the outside (so for example, if there is decking within 1.2m of the fence, then the fence must be at least 1.2m above the level of the decking).
- No space under the bottom of the gate or fence is greater than 100mm at any point.
- There are no holes or gaps between fence pickets or bars in excess of 100mm that may provide children access to the pool area.
- Horizontal support rails on the outside of a fence are at least 900mm apart. (Council recommends that there be no horizontal braces on the outside of a fence).
- Gates open away from the pool and automatically close and latch from an opening distance as small as 150mm.
- Gate hinges, automatic closing devices and latches work properly at all times.
- Any windows in walls forming part of the pool fence that are less than 1.2m from the floor do not open more than 100mm.
- Any doors in walls forming part of the pool fence are fitted with a self-closer capable of latching the door shut from a distance of 150mm from the closed position. The latch must be at least 1.5m above finished floor level.
- There are no objects close to the pool fence or otherwise accessible that could assist young children climbing the fence particularly where the property boundary fence forms part of the pool fence. Check that:
- Horizontal supports on the neighbour's side of the fence are no less than 900mm apart, (or ask your neighbour to remove the braces).
- There are no objects like compost bins, firewood stacks or similar that could assist young children climbing the fence.
- There are no trees within 1.2m of the outside of the fence that could assist young children climbing the fence.
Need further information?
Helpful information is available by visiting the following websites:
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Building Code Clause F9 Restricting access to residential pools
- Guidance for pool owners
- Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016
- Building (Pools) Regulations 2016
Council Building Officers can provide you with any other information you may need.
Telephone: 03 314 8816


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Letters to the Editor
Representative Williams, Democrat of Montana, is the House sponsor of the bill calling for the national summit conference on education.
Many of us, both within and outside the Congress, believe that now is the precise time to begin preparation for a national summit conference on education. In a recent article ("Bell Schedules E.D.'s Summit; Congress Considers Another, Education Week, Oct. 19, 1983), the summit legislation was compared with Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell's "national forum." The article accurately reflected the Administration's concern about our legislation. However, there are some additional, explanatory points you might find interesting.
The proposed national summit conference and Secretary Bell's meetings should not be considered as either duplicative or contradictory. The Secretary, as he should, moved quickly after the "Nation at Risk" report to hold a series of regional meetings primarily dedicated to the findings of the National Commission on Excellence in Education. He has since announced his intention to hold a national meeting. The excellence commission's recommendations included a call for additional meetings; the Secretary's regional meetings, now all but completed, were similarly focused. One assumes that the Secretary's national forum will also be thus limited. Given the necessary haste of the Secretary's regional meetings, they were neither broadly focused nor did they involve large segments of the population.
It is worthwhile to note that the version of the summit bill that passed the House of Representatives is markedly different from the original as it was introduced. In the amended version, the details of organizing the conference will be determined by a 12-person executive committee. The President, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate Majority Leader would each appoint two members; governors would appoint the remaining six. Furthermore, the executive committee will have to be politically balanced to avoid over-representation by any one party.
A second significant event was the initiation of meaningful majority-minority discussions about concerns that each group has for education's future and ways to address these concerns fairly. The outcome of these discussions not only is a better and more bipartisan bill, but also lays the groundwork for future collaborative efforts by members of both parties. Although many Republicans and Democrats supported HR 3245, Representatives Bill Goodling, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Steve Gunderson, Republican of Wisconsin, were particularly instrumental in creating the final version.
The national summit conference on education is an appropriate extension of federal education efforts. If held, the conference would:
Depoliticize the education issue, ensuring that education remains a valid area of concern and is not just a political football;
Ensure that the first bipartisan effort in education in two years is not destroyed;
Provide for a comprehensive focus through consideration of all major education data sources, such as reports and input from Secretary Bell and state, local, and regional concerns;
Provide for a much-needed review of educational policy and programming in order to determine areas where change is needed;
Incorporate citizens' views into all deliberations, thus building a national support base for the outcomes;
Foster intergovernmental cooperation;
Be small enough to accomplish the task, but large enough to accommodate a variety of relevant viewpoints;
Make education and not dollars the issue;
Enable the development of a new support base for education through cooperation with business and labor, resulting not only in new public-private ventures, but in enhanced public attitudes and expectations for education;
Provide for long-term economic support by ensuring high levels of quality in the nation's workforce; and
Facilitate the improved status of women and special populations.
It is only common sense that, before we take action or decrease spending, before we build up or tear down existing programs, before we create new initiatives, we take a moment to carefully consider the situation confronting us. We need to have access to as much information as possible. We need to hear more than one point of view. We need to take action that best suits the interests of all Americans. The national summit conference on education would allow us to take these important preliminary steps.
American education is now clearly receiving the public's attention. This is the time to have a national dialogue. To allow the Secretary's already-ended regional meetings and his announced, but undefined, national forum to substitute for the full dialogue and significant participation of a national summit conference would be to lose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to involve the nation in a full discussion of American education.
J.L. Seaman Administrative Assistant Lee County School District Sanford, N.C.
I write regarding John Caruso Jr.'s recent letter to the editor about your Calendar of Events, 1983-84 ("Calendar Cover Promoted Racial Insensitivity," Education Week, Oct. 5, 1983), and Loel Barr's response to that letter ("Artist Responds To Charge of Racial Insensitivity,'' Education Week, Oct. 19, 1983).
I thought Mr. Caruso and his class were kidding when I first read their letter, that it was sort of a gentle spoof of what I thought was a somewhat nondescript calendar cover. On second reading, I began to believe that he was serious. Now, that is serious. If his class petition and letter are serious, Western Connecticut State University [where Mr. Caruso is a professor of education] is in serious trouble. I hope it's a spoof.
But Ms. Barr believes he is serious and I think she is properly offended. Her response is partly one of disbelief that anyone in college, anyone studying education, anyone reportedly teaching education could be serious in thinking that Aryan Amerika was violated or condemned by her lightly satirical drawing.
Mr. Caruso and his class, at least in this particular instance, simply have no class, no taste, non sensitivity--racial or otherwise. His letter and petition are an affront to multicultural education, his college, Ms. Barr, and people everywhere. He and his class should apologize.
Joseph M. Appel District Superintendent Shasta Union High School District Redding, Calif.
A. Graham Down is absolutely correct in his excellent analysis of the recurring shortsightedness of educational and political leaders ("Inequality, Testing, Utilitarianism: The 'Three Killers of Excellence,"' Education Week, Oct. 12, 1983). We refuse to recognize that all children deserve the opportunity of a challenging curriculum that will improve their capacity to learn and maximize their opportunities upon graduation from high school. Under the mistaken notion that we are serving diverse needs and abilities, we continue to place students in courses peripheral to a substantive liberal education.
If mastery of challenging subjects were viewed as a high priority, we could enable far more students to have access to subjects now reserved for the college-bound: physics, higher mathematics, advanced writing, and foreign languages. We could direct all of our efforts, beginning in the elementary grades, to retraining teachers in their fields so they would be knowledgeable and capable of simplifying key concepts and skills. Together, we could work with textbook publishers to produce a diversity of resource materials appropriate for various age levels.
But this orientation to learning is so foreign to our thinking that even now the current salutary emphasis on a core curriculum is viewed as either a temporary aberration or the elistist view of those who don't understand the limited abilities of our students. In the name of democracy, these opponents continue to favor a cafeteria curriculum based on students' "needs and interests." Ironically, this supposed democratic program has resulted in prematurely categorizing students and limiting their post-high-school career options--as effectively as those European examinations designed to separate the college-bound and the non-college-bound students.
Even the many national education studies now receiving so much attention continue this separation by recommending foreign language as necessary only for the college-bound. This failure to recognize the importance of a second language exemplifies our limited vision of a liberal education, our cultural blindness, and our low estimate of students' abilities. Besides the Council for Basic Education, I know of few other organizations who are willing to continue a dialogue on what constitutes the best education for citizens of a democratic society. Until we focus our attention on this important issue, we will continue on our utilitarian path.
Martha Ruth Crooms Curriculum Director Bleckley County Schools Cochran, Ga.
I found A. Graham Down's commentary ("Inequality, Testing, Utilitarianism: The 'Three Killers of Excellence,"' Education Week, Oct. 12, 1983) outstanding because he penetrates the cloud of excessive verbiage commonly used to describe the woes of education and has the courage to promote the liberal arts for all elementary- and secondary-school students as the answer for achieving excellence.
Thank you for printing such a worthwhile and pertinent message.
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Summoner Spells
1) Exhaust: To kill and to escape
2) Ghost: To chase and to escape
1) Offense: Deadliness, Cripple, Alacrity
2) Defense: Resistance, Hardiness, Evasion, Harden Skin, Tenacity
3) Utility: Haste
1) Mark of Desolation, Seal of Clarity, Glyph of Focus, Quintessence of Desolation
Champion Skill Order
1) Cryptic Gaze Level 1
2) Death's Caress Level 1
3) Enrage Level 3
4) Cannibalism
5) Death's Caress Level 2
6) Enrage Level 5
7) Death's Caress
8) Cryptic Gaze
Item Build
1) Doran's Ring
2) Berserker's Greaves
3) Sheen
4) Trinity Force
5) Negatron Cloak
6) Infinity Edge
7) The Black Cleaver
8) Banshee's Veil
Early Game:
1) Harass by hiding in the bushes to activate Death's Caress then walking to the enemy and blowing it up. Stun if necessary.
2) Farm. Try to last hit minions with your Death's Caress when harassing as well.
Mid Game:
1) Use your shield
2) Stun enemy channelers
3) Save Ultimate until the enemy is committed to fighting
4) After using Ultimate, keep attacking because that will heal you fast
5) Farm with shield
6) Hunt for runes
Late Game:
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Tuning Up a Re-Saw Bandsaw
Forum Responses
From contributor D:
I recently parted with my Laguna resaw Master. The single belt was hard to keep tight. Check to see if it is slipping. Blade choice was also an issue. We used the Bahco sandflex carbide blades and would get 3 months of hard resawing out of one. No other blade really compared. We got them from Woodworker Supply. When we had an underpower feel, it was always the drive belt being loose.
From contributor K:
I have an 18" with a 5 hp. We resaw up to 16" with no power problems. Like the others said, check the belt and the guides. On 3" stock that saw shouldn't even notice the load.
From contributor U:
I almost ordered a bigger motor for my LT18, but found out my belt was slipping. It didn't squeal, it just bogged down as if it was underpowered.
From contributor B:
I have a Laguna Resaw Master, and while the saw has always had a few issues, the biggest improvement in cutting speed has come from which blade I'm using. We use a 1" blade with 2 teeth per inch. A Lenox carbon steel blade cuts well, but after about an hour or so we have to slow down our feed rate by nearly 50%. A Lenox Woodmaster B bimetal blade, on the other hand, cuts at the increased feed rate for the entire life of the blade. I am just now trying to figure out the usage ratio from one to the other. I'm putting an hour meter on the saw with the next blade change to see real world cutting time difference between the two types of blade. At three times the price, I still think I'll find the bimetal blade is the more economical route due to the huge difference in cutting speed over the life of the blade.
From contributor I:
I deal with the same equation - right now I am sticking with the non-bimetal. But the bimetal sure is a great blade.
From contributor M:
I won't even go into my feelings of the Laguna 18" Resaw Master, but let's just say it's neither a master nor a resaw. It took us the first couple boards to figure this out. I already had a 36" Fay Egan and didn't realize what I truly had till I bought the Laguna. If a lot of resawing is in your future, find some good old iron with good wheels and tires and you will be much happier. Contributor B is correct, the Woodmaster B will show a huge improvement over standard carbon blades and actually for us works better after the first sharpening. We will flatten out the tooth a little and for hardwoods this performs much better. You can sharpen 3-4 times before you are through the bi-metal tip.
From contributor C:
Contributor M, a few months ago here, you recommended the Woodmaster B and increased tension on the blade. We had been using Timberwolf blades and what an improvement the B is! Thank you. Can you explain your sharpening process and what you use? None of the local saw shops here do band saw blades.
From contributor M:
I had the good fortune of finding a used grinder years ago, so we are doing this in house. I believe the brand is a Litiga or something like that, has a built in coolant pump and we run a CBN wheel. I think it is the same as some of the portable mill makers sell. It self feeds and is adjustable to top and face grind, which allows us to flatten out the hook. We don't touch the set.
From contributor R:
Check the belt tension. The belt can stretch out, causing it to slip and feel like it has no power. I have the 16HD and absolutely love it. I have had to adjust the belt in the past to make sure it is snug.
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Tickets Season
tickets are $45 general, $36 for students, seniors and disabled, and can be purchased directly from Composers, Inc. by calling 415.512.0641 or visiting our website at
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are $17 general, $14 for students, seniors and disabled, and are available through
Old First Concerts at
415.474.1608 or online at
or at the door thirty minutes before each performance.
Read about this first concert of
our 2010-11 Season at our new website
Tuesday, October 19, 8:00 pm
Old First Presbyterian Church
1751 Sacramento Street
San Francisco
Our opening concert features a staged production of A Very Large Mole, a witty, bordering outrageous one-act opera by Allen Shearer. In Claudia Stevens' libretto after Kafka, a schoolteacher and a journalist vie for recognition around the alleged sighting of a huge mole. Both defer to a learned professor, the third member of the cast. Tenor Michael Mendelsohn, baritone Allen Shearer, bass Richard Mix and a quintet of instruments are conducted by Jonathan Khuner.
And there is more! Piano virtuoso Eliane Lust will premiere Jeffrey Miller's intriguing Preludes. Dale Wolford and Victoria Lington return to Composers, Inc. with David Biedenbender's Images for alto saxophone and piano. Finally, violinist Mira Benjamin of Montreal will playVocalise by Taylor Brook. This tantalizing violin solo with drone, rooted in the Hindustani tradition, won the 2010 Lee Ettelson Composer's Award.


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Archive for the 'Comics' Category
Sufi Comics: Rumi
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Author: Mohammed Ali Vakil, Mohammed Arif Vakil
Genre : Comics, Sufi Comics
Series: Sufi Comics #3
Pages : 180+ pages
Publication Year: 30 August 2014
Is Review Spoiler: No
Rating: 5 stars (out of 5)
Buy: You can get it from here.
Ever since I read Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī's (is also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī's) Masnavi – I am completely Rumified. His magical and spritual words will leave you wanting more, such is the writing of Rumi.
Born in the village of Wakhsh, a small town located at the river Wakhsh in Persia (in what is now Tajikistan) in the year 30 September 1207.
When I was reading book 3 of Masnavi, I heard that Vakil brothers are going to publish a comic on Rumi, Since that day I was wondering which stories will they pick up from the wast collections of stories in Masnavi. One more thing which made me restless and curious to read this book was – how the stories will be rendered? will it match my imagination or better than that?
When I read the comic book and the stories in it – they are way better than what I imagined they might look like in comic form. The book is divided into different chapters,each chapter will tell a spiritually illuminating story, the first one is the story which will tell the origins of Rumi – How Rumi became Rumi. Origin story is beautifully illustrated by Rahil Mohsin and conveys to user the true origins of Rumi. I didn't knew before reading this story that Rumi and His father met Ibn Al-Arabi (the greatest Sufi master) and how he uttered when he saw Rumi and His father – "There goes the sea followed by ocean!".
The story I most liked and one of my favorite is the 'Keep your dragon in snow' – this story is awesomely illustrated and tells user that your Lower Self (Nafs) is never dead and don't assume it to be otherwise. It's exactly like a frozen dragon in snow – if you think it to be dead and bring it out in light of wanting-energy – it will brake out from freeze and kill you without showing the slightest mercy. So Keep your dragon in snow.
Another timeless tale which tells of annihilation of Self when you are on the path of Haqiqa [Reality] beautifully rendered and illustrated in the tale named "Since You Are I". As one of the Sufi mystics puts it 'When you are on the path of Sharia 'I' is required and When you are on the path of Haqiqa there is no 'I' '.
When we user our sensual eye we cannot see the world as a whole – because sensual eyes has limited visibility but if we user our intellectual (aqli) eye – it can cover the infinite boundaries of universe and see the world as whole. This point is illustrated beautifully in Sufi Comic's 'The Elephant in the Dark' tale.
Some Indian bring an elephant to be exhibited in a dark room. A number of men touch and feel the elephant in the dark and, depending upon where they touch it, they believe the elephant to be like a water spout (trunk), a fan (ear), a pillar (leg) and a throne (back). Rumi uses this story as an example of the limits of individual perception – as he puts it
"The sensual eye is just like the palm of the hand. The palm has not the means of covering the whole of the beast".
"If each had a candle and they went in together the differences would disappear."
Each story is followed by an Ayath of the Holy Quran and Sayings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace be upon him) or Hazrath Ali (May Allah be pleased with him). Each Ayah/Saying is chosen to match the story.
Go ahead and read this wonderfully illustrated and spiritually illuminating tales from Rumi – in the comic form. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to read "Comics for the soul".
Name: The Wise Fool of Baghdad
Author: Mohammed Ali Vakil
Genre : Comics, Sufism
Series: Sufi Comics #01
Pages : 132 pages
Publication Year: 2012
Is Review Spoiler: No
Rating: 5 stars (out of 5)
Awesome book and a must read for all. This book has great sufi stories of Wāhab ibn Amr (واهب ابن عمرو) also known as Bahlūl which means "Wise Fool" who lived in the time of the Caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd. He was well known judge and scholar who came from a wealthy background.
This book is beautifully written by Mohammed Ali Vakil with amazing illustration by Rahil Mohsin. A must read book for all who wants to read real life and inspirational Sufi teaching of Wāhab ibn Amr who is also knwon as known as Bahlūl which means "Wise Fool".
To know why and how he became Bahlul (Wise Fool) and other great stories of Bahlul, do read this book.
You can buy a digital kindle edition from Amazon.com, here is the direct link: The Wise Fool of Baghdad.


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More pessimism among Dutch manufacturers
The mood among Dutch manufacturers deteriorated somewhat in July. The producer confidence indicator stood at -5.2 versus -4.8 in June.
Producer confidence consists of three component indicators: manufacturers' opinions on their order positions, the expected output over the next three months, and opinions on their stocks of finished products.
Manufacturers were more pessimistic about their stocks of finished products in July than in June. Their opinions about their output over the next three months, on the other hand, were slightly less negative than in the preceding month. Manufacturers' opinions on their order positions hardly changed.
Just like in the preceding months, manufacturers who indicated that the value of the orders they received had grown in the past three months were outnumbered by those reporting a decline. The order position index (orders expressed in months of work) dropped from 99.6 in June to 99.2 in July.
Manufacturers were also more pessimistic about future employment in their sector than in June. With -11.5, on balance, the number of manufacturers anticipating staff cuts over the next three months was distinctly higher than the number of manufacturers expecting employment to improve.
The Dutch manufacturing industry used slightly more of its available production capacity in July than in April. The capacity utilisation rate climbed from 78 to 79 percent. In July, one quarter of manufacturers considered insufficient demand as an obstacle to production, just as in April. One in every two manufacturers stated they were not hampered by factors limiting production. The number of manufacturers considering their production capacity as too large virtually equalled the number considering it as too small.
Producer confidence in manufacturing industry
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Major Mines Detail
Located in Dongzhou district of Fushun City, Xingzhou Mine is one of our mines that host major portions of iron ore resources. Xingzhou is sit in the southern portion of the Fushun Iron Ore Belt. The ore bodies can be initially mined through open pit methods and then converted to underground mining.
This is a newly acquired mine, which is under construction. The current construction plan is to build a beneficiation plant of over 3mt/y processing capacity. The underground operations will adopt large-scale trackless mechanic technologies, using a fully automatic lifting and automated processing architecture.
The Shangma Mine is situated at the centre of the iron ore metallogenic belt in Fushun and is just located mid-way between the Aoniu iron ore mine and Xingzhou iron ore mine of the Group. It can act as a hub of the Aoniu iron ore mine and Xingzhou iron ore mine. The Shangma Mine has considerable iron ore reserves and its filed iron ore resource was over 12 million tons as at 31 May 2012.
The Shangma Mine is relatively mature and has two mine processing plants with a total capacity of processing 1.42 million tons of iron ore and producing 300,000 to 400,000 tons of iron ore concentrates (depending on the grades of the iron ore) per annum.
Maogong Mine, located in the western mineralization zone of Fushun Iron Ore Belt in Liaoning Province, was constructed in 1994. The typical characteristics of the Maogong deposit are its high-grade magnetite ores with very low impurities, such as Ti, P, and S. The ores are also featured with coarse grains and readily processed. Hence, the cash cost in the Maogong mine is the lowest among Hanking's major operating mines.
In 2011, the Company has made a new discovery of a large iron ore body by conducting resource explorations in respect of an iron ore mine located in Maogong Village, Shiwen Town, Fushun, Liaoning Province, China. Moreover, the increase in estimated resources in Maogong Iron Mine has been confirmed by the Liaoning Provincial Mineral Resource Assessment Centre and the approved filing certificate was issued by Liaoning Provincial Department of Land & Resources. Hence the Maogong Iron Mine has significantly elevated its resources.
At the end of 2013, Mao Gong Mines had completed the construction of the new processing plant and commenced production, the annual realized iron ore processing capacity reached 3million tons. The new processing plant adapted the latest technology which helps to increase automation and achieved economies of scale.
Ao Niu Mine is located within the city of Fushun, right in the center of iron ore belt which consist of high quality magnetite resources, at the moment it is an open pit operation with iron ore concentrate averaging 66%. Mine construction began as early as 1992, after numerous expansion of capacity and technical upgrade, Ao Niu Mine's annual iron ore processing capacity reached 3mt, using the latest technology to substantially increase the quality of iron ore concentrates. Ao Niu Mine sets a good example for enterprise with high level of commitment to safety and environmental protection and won the award of "National Green Mine" by Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China.


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There's something about my roomie and I that causes a cosmic reaction. Everything that surrounds us is marred with difficulty in one form or another.
Our first apartment together was amazing. Once you forgot about the robberies, the unfinished wiring, no power, no water, and of course the mold, it was amazing. For seven months we toughed it out because we loved the apartment so much. Finally, the mold got the best of us. Itchy red spots would pop up on us within an hour of being home and vanish if we left for a day or two. Itching is not an option.
We started our apartment hunt, with the intention of being out of our place in 30 days. The time limit was cemented when our lawyer sent a letter to our Jews informing them that we would be vacating on April 1st. Much to my surprise we were able to find a great room share in Queens, of all places. We told the guy we would hand him a grand right there. He paused. Telling us that he had to show the place to everyone first, I knew we were screwed. His excuse when we called the next day:
"I can't rent to more than one person."
Then why are you renting three bedrooms? That's a lot of space for one person to fill.
A friend I work with mentioned a place in Brooklyn (YAY!) that was in his friend's building. I would like to note that the girl (my friend's friend) showed us the apartment and I love her. She doesn't know we're friends yet, but her name is going to be Katy Pants, love it! The apartment was very old New York. Everything about it was from a different time, including all the crap that was sitting inside. Apparently, the current tenant wasn't out until the last day of March, giving him six days from the day we viewed the place to get out.
MOVING DAY! Roomie's dad hired a company to move us, thank J! All of the moving went smoothly, until we got to the new apartment. The former renter had left almost everything behind. Massive furniture that was too large for us to get rid of. We played phone tag for a few hours before we got the guy to come take his stuff. In the end he left most of it, which we tossed out on the curb. Interesting note: Our neighbors downstairs are dumpster divers and adopted most of what we put in the trash.
Even though the kitchen and bathroom are disgusting and awaiting repair and installation, we love our new place. We painted the walls first thing and really made it our own. I think that we could potentially be here for a long time. I have no doubt that day two will ensure a fresh coat of drama to accent out already primed and painted first day.


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I've made another version of the Human Catherine Wheel in SecondLife and have just added it to Hisano's Haven on SL Marketplace!
A Human Catherine Wheel firework.
To use:
Take off your AO
Rez object
Click to sit
Click again to start
Click again to stop BEFORE standing
To pack away:
This object is made up of 2 unlinked parts.
To pick them both up together R click on the wheel and select 'Edit'.
Hold shift key down and L click on the stand.
Both parts should now be highlighted.
R click on either and select 'Take'.
For added nausea-inducing fun try using Mouselook while on the wheel.