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Gort Scott Architects has won the competition to revamp social spaces at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge
The London practice defeated rival bids by Sergison Bates, BGS Architects, MICA Architects, RH Partnership Architects and Wright & Wright Architects.
The competition – organised by Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) – sought proposals to overhaul the college's dining hall and related social and support spaces.
It will focus on the hall and other dining areas while improving access to the 18th-century Sherlock Library, Senior Combination Room and 2013 McGrath Centre, and creating a new home for the college's rare books and special collections.
The appointment comes three years Gort Scott defeated DRDH, 6A and others to win a competition for a new riverside block for St Hilda's College at Oxford University.
Studio founder and principal Jay Gort said: 'Fiona [Scott], I and the team are absolutely delighted to have been selected to work on such an inspiring project. From our time at Cambridge, both as students and then as teachers, we appreciate the significance of dining halls and their adjoining rooms within college life.
'We look forward to developing our concept designs with the college into a series of spaces that are uplifting, welcoming and a fitting backdrop to both the ceremonial and the everyday.'
MRC chair Malcolm Reading said: 'All of the finalist teams created intriguing and well-thought-out proposals, for which we are very grateful. But Gort Scott Architects excelled in its holistic grasp of design issues.
'It is not very often that a Cambridge college decides to remake its central dining hall, and St Catharine's has shown rigour in addressing the challenges and identifying the best team for the task.'
St Catharine's College master Mark Welland said: 'This is a vital project for St Catharine's that will effectively transform our social spaces and enable us to showcase the central parts of the College.
'We needed to find a top-performing team who understood the Cambridge experience, who could balance the creativity of presenting set-piece spaces with everyday practical and logistical demands.
'The selection committee was unanimous in deciding that the Gort Scott team's proposal would result in an outstanding project that was elegant and powerful and that would encapsulate the spirit and qualities of St Catharine's without pretension.'
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Madame Tussuads is all about wax works and pretending R-Patz is your boyfriend, or you're on the red carpet with Angelina Jolie, right? Wrong! It's now all about Marvel Super Heroes 4D! Marvel's biggest and baddest crime fighters are coming to save London from impending peril, and they're doing it in 4D.
Spider-man, Iron Man, The Hulk and Captain America have teamed up to save London from villains set out to destroy the city under Doctor Doom's evil command! You can watch the 9 minute film at Madame Tussuads from today – take in the action as water is squirted at you, smoke pours in around you and the earth shakes beneath you (that's what makes 4D so much fun!) The film is accompanied by wax works of the crime-busting heroes, in The Hall of Hereos, and lots of other cool things from S.H.I.E.L.D.!
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text: Presented By: Industrial Training Committee Faculty of Business 29th August 2013 Program Objectives Pre-requisite Practical Training Program Placement Location Procedures Grading Deductions of Marks Important Dates Course Registration Leave of Absence Q & A Session To expose students to the 'real' working environment and get acquainted with the organization structure, business operations and administrative functions. To have hands-on experience in the students' related field so that they can relate and reinforce what has been taught at the university. To foster cooperation and to develop synergetic collaboration between industry and the university in promoting a knowledge economy. To set the stage for future recruitment by potential employers. A minimum of 100 credit hours from passed courses and credit transferred courses, inclusive of total credit hours of Tri 2 2013/2014 Practical training for 6 CALENDER MONTHS (24 weeks or more) Commencing date: 1st March 2014 Onwards Once the offer is accepted: Withdrawal is not allowed Subject to the respective Firm's rules and regulations Subjects that can be counted as credit hours Subject taken and 1.Pass with grade A, B, or C or 2.Pass with PS Subjects not taken but granted credit transfer Subjects NOT to be counted as the credit hours Subject with grade : F, FL, U, W, I Placement : Student's Own Choice Audit Firm: Any firm registered with MIA and located in Malaysia (including Sabah and Sarawak) Commercial Company: The immediate supervisor must be a MIA member Government Department: The immediate supervisor must be a MIA member Call up the firm before sending out the application letters. Find out whether there is a vacancy for trainees. If the firm has vacancies, you have to ask for the person in charge. The person in charge may be from HR department, Training department, or any other departments of the firm. Try to get the name of the person so that you can address the letter to the person in charge correctly in your application letter. Letter without complete information (either information about yourself or the company) may result in not getting any reply from the company Pre Placement Registration Documents: (a) Confirmation Letter on Student Status (b) Cover Letter (c) Application Form (d) Company Confirmation Letter Academic Transcript (Online Version is sufficient) o Reply envelope (WITH STAMP) o o o o o Refer to Flow chart. Choose a firm (MIA Audit Firm Database) Fill up the four (4) documents (refer to FOB websites on BAC 4614 Practical Training). Submit original copies of the (4) documents and transcripts to either the Practical Training Coordinators for checking and signature. You will be assigned with a reference number. If the documents are free from errors, the signed copy will be returned to the student. Send the 4 documents to the firm directly. Wait for the firm's response. If you don't get a response from the firm within/ about 2 weeks or so, give them a call and enquire on your application status. Don't wait until the last minute! It is your responsibility to contact and follow-up with the firm(s) of your choice. Repeat the same procedures for the 2nd firm (if applicable). Please do not submit the application forms to the firm without following the procedures. Marks will be deducted when irregularities are found during the application stage as well as during the training period. Practical Training is graded based on: Employer's Evaluation : 25% Weekly reports : 25% Final Report: 50% Total: 100% MARKS WILL BE ASSIGNED WITH A GRADE <50% FAIL FAIL: re-take BAC4614 Marks to be deducted on the following issues: ► When student obtains more than one firm's offer and fail to inform the firm whose offer he/she decides to reject; ► Asking for a change of firm after the offer is confirmed; ► Not adhering to the standard application procedures; ► Not adhering to the planned schedule. Training Period: 1st March 2014 until 30th August 2014 Documents submission date: Latest by 3th January 2014 (before 5 p.m.) to Ms Mas / Pn Asma Offer Confirmation: Due on 10th January 2014 Final Report Submission: Due on 12th September 2014 (before 5pm) Second Briefing: 21th January 2014 Effective this semester Student is required to register the subject BAC 4614 Practical Training. Registration of the subject is to be done in Tri 3 2013/2014 before the commencement of the practical training. For the following Trimester 1 2014/2015 the registration will be automatically done by the ERU/system If a student quits commencement, the program after its ► NOT ALLOWED to register for any subjects offered in Tri 3, 2013/2014; ► He/she has to apply for "Leave of Absence" for that trimester, subject to the Dean's approval; ► Appeal will be looked into on case by case basis. Q&A SESSION For further information, kindly contact: Mr Azizi Samsudin / Ms Yip Yen Yen / Mr Sim Kian Dey /Ms Nurbani Hassan / Ms Zuraina Sal Salbila Coordinators BAC4614 Practical Training Faculty of Business


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Kews Garden Limited, a Nigerian fishing company, has launched a new fish product under the brand 'Mackerel Butter' amid its plans to export fish and fish products into the international market.
Speaking during the launch of the product Mrs Nnenna Anekwe said that the firm has concluded plans to begin the export of processed mackerel fish butter to other parts of the world.
Anekwe revealed that the firm, which has been operating in the sector for several years, has also acquired franchise rights from the International Fish Resources Park (IFRP), Norwegian firm.
She communicated that the product will be in the Nigerian market within the next four weeks while the process of export is being perfected.
She also highlighted that the Norwegian firm, which is also assisting in the export process, enabled the introduction of the fish butter production line.
This comes as a boost to the fishing industry in the country as the federal government has also begun efforts to return Nigeria to the international fish market.
Dr Segun Magbojuri, the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), said that Federal Government was making efforts to return the nation's aquatic the international fish market will be a perfect option with a view to creating value along the value chain.
Magbojuri also said that NFAN is a commodity association set up by the Federal Ministries of Agriculture to monitor and enhance the growth of the fish and fishery industry, reports the Vanguard.
The main object is to take Nigeria and introduce it to the international market as soon as possible. With this reasoning and cognition we are giving Kews Garden the support needed to export the processed fish butter," he said.
However, according to Dr. Olajide Ayinla, President of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, the country hardly exports fish despite high fish harvest and production potential.
According to an ICIR report, Nigeria is the fourth largest importer of fish in the world following China, Japan and the United States with only a few companies exporting shrimps and smoked catfish sourced from aquaculture.
The country's top suppliers are the United States and Chile but also sources fish from Europe, Asia, and a few African countries, including Mauritania, Algeria, and Mauritius.
Frozen fish varieties in the country include mackerel, herrings, horse mackerel, blue whiting, Argentina silus and the popular croaker fish.
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The selection of Thales Australia as the designated tenderer for the delivery of the OneSky air traffic management system has been welcomed by Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews as evidence of the vitality of the Australian defence industry.
Thales is entering into an 'advanced work' contracting arrangement with Airservices Australia and Defence, bringing Australia's combined civil and military air traffic control initiative an important step closer to fruition.
"From time to time there are pessimistic pronouncements about the future of defence industry in Australia," Minister Andrews said when the announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss at the Avalon Airshow on Friday.
"To come to this airshow and see what's on display and what's on offer, and to see what's been achieved in this announcement and the rollout of that over the coming years, shows a great deal of vitality in the defence industry in Australia and a very bright future," MINDEF added.
Introducing the OneSky system will cost in the order of $600 million. Initial operating capability is on schedule to be achieved in 2018, with full rollout across the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Airservices by 2021, according to Airservices chief executive officer Margaret Staib
At the announcement, Staib congratulated Thales Australia chief executive officer Chris Jenkins, saying: "It was no easy ride; we had a very successful competitive bid, so it was right down to the wire. But it's a testimony to the professionalism and the bid that Thales has put forward that they're here today."
Some work under OneSky is being brought forward, with the voice switching system expected to be delivered in 2017.
"Because of the complexity of this endeavour, we needed to be in a contractual arrangement so that for example we can bring forward the early voice [system] work but also actually commission the detailed design work," Staib said. "That's the sort of things that will be covered by this advanced work standing arrangement."


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DJ Scully (Dead Empires)
SPB: How did including a vocalist change your songwriting approach? Did it?
Scully: Ironically, adding Jason didn't change anything for us writing-wise because we thought the album was done before he joined! We had probably 90% of it written and arranged and we were making plans for where to record it when Jason came on board. Initially, our idea was to have him guest on a song or two, but after he gave us his first demo it was obvious he needed to be a bigger part of the whole thing. Before Jason joined, JB, Phil and I all had ideas on what we would potentially want from the vocals if we were ever to go that route. Once he joined, we had even more specific ideas about various parts, but we kept them to ourselves so we wouldn't box him in.
Everything Jason did was completely different and infinitely better than what any of us thought we wanted. He basically came in and added his vocals, noise and synths to what already existed. That his parts fit so seamlessly is a testament to his creativity and fearlessness as an artist.
It's amazing that we ever thought the album was done BEFORE he showed up, because now we all feel like the album and the band have both been brought to another level entirely. We're beyond excited on getting to work on whatever's next as a foursome.
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|click in
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|It didn't click in that he was hurt until I saw the blood on his shirt.
|(See a cliff-hanger)
|climb the walls
|feel upset or stressed, go bonkers, go crazy
|On the first day of school, the teacher was climbing the walls.
|close a deal/sale
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|Vi knows how to close a sale. She's a good closer.
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|close shave
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Awin - TFAQs
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The questions fall under three different categories:
What is your business model and how do you make money?
Awin operates on a performance-based business model, commonly known as affiliate marketing. Partnering with advertisers and publishers, Awin negotiates a cost-per-acquisition commission payment that an advertiser pays for a completed action, typically a customer sale. Awin then charges an additional percentage on top of the commission payment as its fee. There may also be platform access fees on top of these payments. As an example, a retailer may decide to pay 5% of the value of a completed purchase to a publisher. Awin facilitates this relationship and tracks the transaction, paying the publisher. The business then charges a percentage fee on top (an override), which is a percentage of the commission.
Can you outline the full details of the agreement on a booking form / contract?
Yes, commissions, overrides and additional fees are all agreed up front. Advertisers may choose to vary the commissions based on the range of commercial opportunities.
Will you share who your trading partners are?
AOur corporate website includes a full list of advertisers and publishers we partner with.
Do you own the inventory you sell?
No, we act as an intermediary between publishers who own their inventory and advertisers who can work with them through our network. All advertisers and publishers have the ability to communicate directly with each other, with contact details provided within Awin's user interface.
If you don't own your own inventory then how do you access inventory and which platforms do you use?
All publishers own their own inventory. Awin simply provides the ability for them to connect with advertisers and track sales. This is done via tagged links and creative facilitated via Awin. Awin also provides a reporting platform and arranges commission payments.
Do you specify your media placements and positions?
Publishers will work with advertisers to offer a range of promotional coverage. Advertisers can choose the level of control over media placements.
What insights do you provide back to advertisers?
Awin provides a reporting interface that includes a breakdown of each publisher's activity including clicks, impressions and sales. Where applicable revenue is also tracked back to individual publishers providing return on investment data.
Does the inventory you own or access include UGC content?
Yes, some publishers have this as their primary business model.
What brand safety measures do you use?
All publishers have to undergo a manual and automated series of checks prior to joining Awin. The business also requires a nominal fee in order to verify their identity. The fee is reimbursed in the publisher's first payment. In addition advertisers can manually approve all publishers to their affiliate campaign as well as set additional terms and conditions. All publishers are bound by the network's standard contract as well as an additional publisher agreement. Awin also has a series of proprietary and third-party tools in order to monitor ongoing performance.
Which industry standards have you been certified against?
There is no current affiliate marketing certification. Awin however, adheres to the self-regulatory framework the industry has created including codes of conduct regarding different types of affiliate activity.
Do you have a policy in place for ad-misplacement?
Yes, as well as our publisher terms and conditions, we also request all publishers sign up to our publisher code of conduct that explains how to market responsibly: https://www.awin.com/gb/terms-and-conditions/network-code-of-conduct
Are you happy to share your optimisation tactics?
Yes, we publish content that explains how to maximise affiliate performance and many publishers share their tactics with the brands they promote.
Under GDPR what legal basis are you providing your services under?
Legitimate interest. Affiliate marketing is generally light touch in terms of the personal data collected which is typically limited to IP address and customer order reference.
If consent is the mechanism then can you prove how you obtained it?
Are you using the IAB Framework?
We are monitoring whether we need to be included. As the framework is primarily focused on the programmatic industry, it isn't necessarily the best fit for our business.
What other 3rd party data partners require consent for your business to deliver its service?
What do you do with data you obtain from advertiser's campaigns or data tags?
We do not use the data for any targeting or marketing. The data stored by Awin is used to apportion sales and commission payments.
Are advertisers permitted to appoint their own 3rd party partners for verification and measurement?
Will you provide a link to your privacy and data policies?
Will you share how you build audience, contextual and targeting segments?
Awin offers a directory of publishers and all publishers are able to create their own profiles featuring their promotional methods. They are also free to contact advertisers directly through centrally stored contact details.
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Deepali Bhandari, PhD
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Deepali Bhandari, Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, MLSC-233
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA-90840
B.S./M.S. Microbiology, Panjab University Chandigarh, India
Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Loyola University Chicago
Postdoctoral fellowship, HHMI, University of California San Diego
Research Interests
Dr. Deepali Bhandari is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry at CSULB. A protein biochemist and cell biologist by training, Dr. Bhandari uses mammalian cells as a model system to study fundamental questions in cellular biochemistry. One of the major questions her research is focused on is to understand cells' ability to withstand Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) stress. The ER is a site of many important cellular functions including protein folding, post-translational modifications and maintaining calcium homeostasis in virtually every mammalian cell. Perturbations in these functions generate ER stress and lead to activation of a signaling program known as the "Unfolded protein response (UPR)". By triggering UPR, cells initially try to restore normal function, however, if the damage is beyond repair and homeostasis is not achieved within a reasonable time frame, the UPR ultimately commits cells to apoptosis.
How cells make this life-or-death decision remains an exciting and unanswered question
. She is interested in identifying signaling proteins/mechanisms that play a decisive role in determining whether cells survive or succumb to ER stress.
Apart from normal physiological conditions such as in secretory cells, ER stress is also experienced during many pathological conditions such as diabetes, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Cancer cells exhibit high levels of ER stress due to their high rates of glucose metabolism and hypoxic conditions resulting in accumulation of under-glycosylated misfolded proteins in the ER.
Interestingly, cancer cells are able to alleviate high levels of ER stress and their adaptive ability to survive through ER stress has been correlated to their invasiveness/malignancy and chemo-resistance.
Thus, to be able to design effective strategies for cancer treatment, it is crucial to delineate the signaling mechanisms that endow cancer cells with a cyto-protective phenotype. Her long-term goal is to determine if the switch from survival to apoptotic signaling by UPR can be manipulated to achieve pharmacological intervention not only in cancer but also other diseases whose etiology involves ER stress.
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This retreat is a weekend away from a busy life pre-holidays to give you a break to rest so that you can enjoy the social life and festivities during the holiday season to its fullest. It is a perfect opportunity to take a break from a daily routine and take some time for yourself, to nurture the inner spirit and wisdom.
We will practice meditation, pranayama and gentle vinaysa flow yoga in the mornings. After brunch you will have plenty of time to reflect, relax, read a book, write a journal, or take walk in the nature if the weather allows.
In the afternoons we will practice restorative/yin yoga followed by yoga nidra, a deep relaxation.
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HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark came to Lviv to see the football match of Denmark - Portugal. HRH came on a private trip direct to Lviv from Denmark with followers of friends. Mr. Lars Vestbjerg, Board Chairman of DBA and HE Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine, Mr. Michael Borg-Hansen met HRH in the airport at 11.30 Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
They all together went to the sponsorget together of the Danish Football Federation (DBU), visited Carlsberg lounge zone and saw the football match from the UEFA lounge.


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Maintenance of Minor Female Child : Both Mother and Father of Minor Child Gainfully Employed and Having Equal Financial Capacity, Responsibility to be Equally Shared.
Court: ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT
Bench: JUSTICE P.S. Narayana
N. SREE RAMUDU Vs. N. LAHARI On 24 June 2004
Law Point:
Maintenance of Minor Female Child : Both Mother and Father of Minor Child Gainfully Employed and Having Equal Financial Capacity, Responsibility to be Equally Shared.
The present appeal is filed by the father of the minor child Kum. N. Lahari, aggrieved by the judgment and decree made in O.S. No. 12 of 2000 dated 16th day of March, 2001 on the file of Family Court, Kurnool.
2. Kum. N. Lahari, the minor daughter represented by her natural guardian mother Smt. N. Saraswathi filed this suit O.S. No. 12 of 2000 on the file of Family Court, Kurnool for enhancement of maintenance payable to the plaintiff by the defendant from Rs. 250/- per month as directed in M.C. No. 19/96 on the file of the said Court to Rs. 1,500/- p.m. and for the costs of the suit under Section 25 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 read with Section 7(l)(f) of Family Courts Act, 1984. The next friend and the guardian of the respondent-plaintiff minor daughter is the wife of the appellant-defendant. The marriage between the mother of the plaintiff and the appellant-defendant had taken place on
2.7.1988 at Kurnool as per Hindu rites and custom and thereafter misunderstandings developed between them after the birth of the present minor child and thereupon both the appellant-defendant and the mother of the plaintiff instituted O.P. No. 388 of 1993 on the file of Principal Subordinate Judge, Kurnool for divorce by mutual consent but however the said O.P. was dismissed since the mother of the plaintiff was not agreeable for mutual divorce at a subsequent stage. It is stated that appellant-defendant offered to take custody of minor child to maintain her as per the agreement in the said O.P., but however no steps had been taken to obtain the custody of the minor child in this regard. Appellant-defendant filed O.P. No. 19 of 1995 on the file of the said Court praying for divorce and the same was dismissed on 19.7.1996 on merits. Subsequent thereto the mother of the plaintiff on her behalf and on behalf of the minor child issued a notice dated 31.7.1996 calling upon the appellant-defendant either to take them back to have marital life or to provide suitable maintenance to them. The appellant defendant had not responded to the said notice and in such circumstances they filed M.C. No. 19 of 1996 on the file of the said Court and the same was allowed granting monthly maintenance of Rs. 500/- to the mother of the plaintiff and Rs. 250/- to the minor plaintiff. The said order is marked as Ex. Al dated 9.1.1997. It is also not in dispute that just before filing of the suit, the mother of the plaintiff also got employment as health assistant and in view of the changed circumstances appellant-defendant moved the Court for cancellation of maintenance but however as far as the minor child is concerned appellant-defendant is continuing to pay the amount awarded in the aforesaid M.C. In such circumstances taking into consideration the growth of the minor child and the needs and necessities of the minor child the present suit was instituted for enhancement of maintenance. The appellant-defendant opposed the claim taking the stand that the mother of the plaintiff also is having equal responsibility and she is getting sufficient salary from her employment and he had also taken a specific stand that he has been always ready and willing to take custody of the child and to maintain the child and to provide education and also celebrate her marriage at the appropriate stage and in the said circumstances this claim is totally unjustified and prayed for dismissal of the suit.
3. The Trial Court framed only one issue:
Whether the plaintiff is entitled for enhancement of monthly maintenance from Rs. 250/- to Rs. 1,500/- from the defendant?
4. The next friend-guardian mother of the plaintiff was examined as P.W. 1 and Ex. A1 xerox copy of the order in M.C. No. 19 of 1996 dated 9.1.1997 was marked. The appellant-defendant had examined himself as D.W. 1 and Ex. Bl salary certificate of the defendant dated 17.7.2000 was marked. On appreciation of the oral and documentary evidence, the learned Judge after recording reasons decreed the suit with costs directing appellant-defendant to pay enhanced monthly maintenance of Rs. 1,500/- from the date of suit. Aggrieved by the same, the present appeal is preferred.
5. Mr. K. Suresh Reddy, the learned Counsel representing the appellant in all fairness submitted that though the agreement between the husband and wife during the divorce proceedings had been referred to, the same was not marked. The learned Counsel would contend that as father of the child, the appellant-defendant is not running away from the responsibilities, but however when both wife and husband are equally gainfully employed as far as child's welfare is concerned, there is equal responsibility on the part of both wife and husband. The learned Counsel had placed strong reliance on the decision of the Apex Court in Padma Sarma v. Ratanlal Sarma, I (2000) DMC 629 (SC)=III (2000) SLT 174=AIR 2000 SCW 1147. The learned Counsel also had taken this Court through the evidence of P.W. 1 and also D.W. 1 and the findings recorded by the learned Judge in this regard. The Counsel would submit that no doubt the mother of the appellant-defendant is no more, but ailing old father is dependant on him. At any rate, in view of the facts and circumstances fixing Rs. 1,500/- is definitely on the higher side and it cannot be said to be reasonable.
6. Mr. Prasad, the learned Counsel representing the respondent-minor child would contend that though appellant father is making an offer to take the custody of the minor child at no point of time any such attempt was made in this direction and this would go to show that the said offer is not a bona fide offer. The learned Counsel also had pointed out to the findings recorded by the Trial Court in this regard. The learned Counsel also submitted that no doubt the mother of the child also had secured employment but father is not only employed but he is also having several other properties and taking into consideration the needs of the growing minor child, the Trial Court is well justified in enhancing the maintenance and fixing the amount at Rs. 1,500/-.
7. Heard both the Counsel and also perused the oral and documentary evidence available on record and the findings recorded by the Trial Court.
8. The following points emerge for consideration to be decided by this Court in the present appeal:
A. Whether the judgment and decree of the Trial Court enhancing monthly maintenance from Rs. 250/- to Rs. 1,500/- to be confirmed or interfered with in the facts and circumstances?
B. If so, to what relief the parties are entitled to?
Point A: The factual matrix relating to the matter had already been referred to supra. Several of the facts are not in controversy. However, relating to an agreement alleged to have been entered into between the wife and husband in divorce proceedings there is controversy between the parties. The wife denying the same and the husband asserting that such agreement was there. Be that as it may, the said agreement was neither produced nor any independent evidence had been adduced by the appellant-defendant. Hence this question need not be decided at length though there is some controversy between the parties in relation thereto. P.W. 1 the mother of the plaintiff deposed that she is working as health assistant getting Rs. 5,000/- per month and she filed M.C. 19 of 1996 claiming maintenance for herself and her minor daughter at the rate of Rs. 500/- per month, since by that time, she was not employed. She also deposed that the defendant neglected both of them and refused to maintain them and hence they came away to their parents' house and the said M.C. was allowed granting maintenance of Rs. 500/- to her and Rs. 250/- to her minor child. Subsequent thereto inasmuch as she had secured employment the order of maintenance so far as it relates to her had been cancelled. She further deposed that the defendant is a graduate and working as stenographer in District Industries Center and getting Rs. 5,300/- per month and he is having house besides land and is residing with his parents and his father is cultivating the land and he is not burdened with any obligations. She also deposed that the plaintiff was aged about 11 years at the alleged point of time and she was studying 6th class and she was going to attain marriageable age and in the said circumstances she prayed for enhancement. In cross-examination she admitted that her gross salary is Rs. 7,049/- month and after deductions she is getting Rs. 4,264/- including deductions towards G.P.F. loan at the rate of Rs. 2,600/- p.m. No doubt she had denied the other suggestions and also she had specifically denied the agreement to hand over the minor plaintiff to the custody of the husband. As against this evidence of P.W. 1 the evidence of D.W. 1 is available who had deposed about his salary and admitted about the filing of the maintenance case and other details. No doubt he had taken a specific stand that there was an agreement dated 23.12.1993 under which the mother of the plaintiff agreed to give custody of the child to him. As already referred to by me supra, the said agreement was not filed into Court. P.W. 1 in cross-examination had deposed about the details relating to O.P. No. 388 of 1993 and also M.C. 19 of 1996 and D.W. 1 also had explained his liability and responsibilities. But when a specific question was posed to him 'how much amount you are going to expect to incur for plaintiff for her clothing, feeding and other expenses, he refused to answer the said question. This Court by an ordered 16th day of April, 2001, directed payment of an amount of Rs. 1,000/- towards maintenance till further orders, and it is represented that the said direction is being complied with and the appellant-defendant has been regularly depositing the same into the Court. In Padmaja Sharma v. Ratan Lai Sharma (supra), at page 1150, the Apex Court held:
Maintenance has not been defined in the Act or between the parents whose duty it is to maintain the children. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, Hindu Adoptians and Maintenance Act, 1956 and Hindu Succession Act, 1956 constitute a law in a coded form for the Hindus. Unless there is anything repugnant to the context definition of a particular word could be lifted from any of the four Acts constituting the law to interpret a certain provision. All these Acts are to be read in conjunction with one another and interpreted accordingly. We can, therefore, go to Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (for short the
'Maintenance Act') to understand the meaning of the 'maintenance' .
In Clause (b) of Section 3 of this Act "Maintenance includes:
(i) in all cases provisions for food, clothing residence, education and medical attendance and treatment;
(ii) in the case of an unmarried daughter also the reasonable expenses of and incidental to her marriage……" and under Clause
(c) "minor means" a person who has not completed his or her age of eighteen years." Under section 18 of Maintenance Act a Hindu wife shall be entitled to be maintained by her husband during her lifetime. This is of course subject to certain conditions with which we are not concerned. Section 20 provides for maintenance of children and aged parents. Under this section a Hindu is bound, during his or her lifetime, to maintain his or her children. A minor child so long as he is minor can claim maintenance from his or her father or mother. Section 20 is, therefore, to be contrasted with Section 18. Under this section it is as much the obligation of tie father to maintain a minor child as that of the mother. It is not the law that how affluent mother may be it is the obligation only of the father to maintain the minor."
9. This is a case relating to the maintenance of a minor female child. On facts it is clear that relating to the custody of the child no specific order had been obtained from any Court by either of the parties. It may be that the father is a natural guardian but however as per the findings recorded by the Trial Court no serious attempt was made by the father to sec are the custody of the child at any point of time. The fact remains that the mother of the minor child also secured employment, equally a gainful employment when compared to the father of the minor child as can be seen from the evidence of P.W. 1 and D.W. 1. Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 dealing with maintenance of child and aged parents reads :
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section a Hindu is bound, during his or her lifetime, to maintain his or her legitimate or illegitimate children and his or her aged or infirm parents.
(2) A legitimate or illegitimate child may claim maintenance from his or her father or mother so long as the child is a minor.
(3) The obligation Of a person to maintain his or her aged or infirm parents or daughter who is unmarried extends insofar as the parent or the unmarried daughter, as the case may be, is unable to maintain himself or herself out of his or her own earnings or other property.
10. Reliance also was placed on Narain Singh v. Sapurna Kuer, AIR 1968 Pat. 318; Sobha Dei v. Bhima, AIR 1975 Ori. 180 and Thulasikumar Anil Kumar v. Raghavan Nair, AIR 1985 Ker. 20.
11. This aspect of the question of maintainability of the suit for recovery of enhanced maintenance amount on behalf of the minor child by the mother when the father can be said to be the natural guardian was neither raised nor canvassed before the Trial Court. Hence this question need not be seriously considered at the appellate stage. The next question would be whether the quantum of enhanced maintenance to be interfered with or to be confirmed. It is needless to say that when both the mother and father of the minor child are gainfully employed and are having equal financial capacity, the responsibility may have to be equally shared. Though this Court only made an interim order referred to supra, on appreciation of the evidence of both P.W. 1 and D.W. 1 especially in the light of the evidence of P.W. 1 and the admission made by P.W. 1 and also the evidence of D.W. 1 and his cross-examination, this Court is of the considered opinion that enhancing and fixing the amount of Rs. 1,500/- may be on higher side and hence the same is modified to Rs. 1,000/- p.m., and accordingly the appellant-defendant is directed to pay Rs. 1,000/- p.m. to the respondent-plaintiff minor child. On facts, it is also clear that the minor child is reaching the marriageable age and the marriage expenses of the said child may have to be borne by the appellant-defendant. Hence, it is made clear that liberty is given to the respondent to agitate the said question if she is so advised in this regard.
Point B : In the light of the foregoing discussion, the appeal is partly allowed modifying the judgment and decree of the Trial Court reducing Rs. 1,500/- p.m., fixed by the Trial Court to Rs. 1,000/- p.m. to be paid to the minor child. In view of the close relationship between the parties, this Court directs parties to bear their own costs.
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The story of June
A human rights lawyer in Thailand.
Sirikan Charoensiri, known as June, is a Thai human rights defender and lawyer who now faces prosecution for defending basic legal rights.
Throughout her career she has worked to defend the rights of others. This is the story of June.
In May 2014, martial law was declared in Thailand. June and her colleagues set up Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) to respond to instances of legal malpractice and abuse:
TLHR has assisted in 102 court cases, conducted in the military courts, helping to represent 156 clients. Many of those defended by TLHR are pro democracy activists and academics.
June's work has drawn the attention of authorities. Whilst defending a group of pro-democracy students, she was approached by police who wanted to undertake an illegal search of her car in order to gather evidence. June challenged this demanding that the police produced a warrant:
"I thought letting this happen would be unethical, it would breach the confidentiality of my clients and most importantly compromise the legal independence of lawyers, creating fear and intimidation for others"
Now June faces several criminal charges including sedition, she could face up to 15 years in jail. Her case will be heard in a military court:
"They continue to face threats, harassment and legal actions, for trying to defend the rights of others"
The British Embassy in Thailand works hard to support those who are defending human rights. The British government is a long term supporter of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, funding projects to offer legal assistance and develop their network beyond Bangkok. These projects help to better report and document cases of human rights abuses. The British Embassy has hosted several civil society events, helping members to meet and network, developing wider support. Beyond this the British Government continues to raise June's case and have also made statements at the UN about the need to increase the protection of human rights defenders.
The embassy will be closely monitoring June's case, providing visible and vocal support. They will continue to monitor any trial hearings very closely.
Stories like June's show that it is essential that we continue to protect the work of human rights defenders.
"If a lawyer cannot protect human rights defenders facing prosecution for attempting to exercise their democratic rights, then who can?"


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We all have fears, but some fears are more common than others. If your children are afraid of the dentist, they're not alone. Studies show that 40{eeb41114b4e45ee0a1294e7ed07009dbf7385af78126a0f6ea53fd4d20ec07e4} of Canadians have dental anxiety. As adults we know that even if we're nervous, we have to face our fears for our health. But when your child is anxious and afraid in the dentist's chair, it can be hard to try and alleviate their fears.
Avoiding dental appointments isn't the answer. An initial positive experience and regular dental visits help ensure that oral health issues are kept under control. Establishing a routine also helps your child deal with uncomfortable situations that could lead to anxiety about visiting the dentist.
But if your child already has dental anxiety, you may need to first overcome that obstacle. Here are some tips for easing your child's dental fears:
Talk About It
If your child hasn't been to the dentist before and is nervous about his/her appointment, talk to them about the dentist to ease their fears. Have a "practice appointment" and play pretend to show them what the dental appointment will be like. Be mindful of the words you use; avoid using words that are negative to describe the appointment so that you don't amplify their fears.
Be Present
Sometimes children get nervous at the dentist because they're with new people in a new environment. Sit in with your child during his appointment to help comfort him/her and make them feel safe. Your child can even bring a favourite toy to accompany her during the visit.
Choose a Pediatric Dentist
Choosing a pediatric dentist for your child can also help with your child's dental anxiety. Pediatric dentists are specially trained to work with children, so they understand that children can get afraid in the dentist chair. Plus, they have the resources and knowledge to help your child through the process.
Start Young
According to the Canadian Dental Association, parents should book their child's first dental appointment 6 months after their first tooth erupts or by his or her first birthday.Bringing your child into the dentist early can help ease their fears and even stop them from developing.
Create a Routine
You and your child should visit the dentist for a check-up every 6 months. If your child visits the dentist regularly, it can also help ease their fears. If it becomes a normal routine, your child has less reason to be afraid because they'll start to understand what going to the dentist is like and why it's important. The idea behind this theory is that once something becomes commonplace, it's less frightening.
Teaching your child proper dental care and making it a habit can also help make the dentist less frightening. Understanding what a dentist does by learning about oral health can help ease your children's fears about visiting the dentist.
Explore Sedation Options
If your child's anxiety is severe, you can ask your dentist about sedation options for children. Sedation dentistry helps your child relax in the dentist's chair through a variety of techniques from laughing gas to medication to general anesthesia. The type of sedation used depends on the needs of your child and the dental procedure being done.
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The Steam Summer Sale is a great way to buy games I'll never play at a discount, as well as buying trading cards that really don't mean anything. And yet I still buy them. Ugh.
30 years ago Purple Rain was released. I remember that. I couldn't see it because I was 12. I wanted to see it, but you know, it was Prince and he was all about the R rating. Or something.
I did get to see it on HBO eventually. And then I watched Under the Cherry Moon. Ugh.
Moving along to gaming, nice to see that Bergeron from the Bruins won the cover vote. My guys never win. Hope that there's no jinx!
Anyone try RBI Baseball on the Xbox One or PS4 yet? Just curious if it's any different.


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In 2018, two global agreements - one focused on the protection of refugees and the other on migration - are in the final stages of negotiation between governments, under the auspices of the United Nations. Each offers a rare opportunity to protect migrants from one of the biggest sources of displacement today - climate change. Through these images GMB Akash presents stories of loss from among the around 18 million Bangladeshis who risk displacement as the sea moves inward, expected to submerge as much as 17% of the country's land by 2050.
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10 Reasons to Use an NTA Tour Operator
The National Tour Association (NTA) has been one of the world's leading travel organizations since its founding in 1951. Comprised of 2,000 members who represent all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 40 other countries, NTA has a presence everywhere you'll go. Among these members are 650 tour operators who plan and execute trips to every corner of the globe. This vast network of travel professionals can be a great benefit to you for the following reasons:
- Connections: NTA tour operators are part of a network of tourism professionals who package or represent attractions and destinations throughout the world.
- Experience: NTA tour operators have been in business an average of 23 years (Educational Tours has been in business even longer – since 1974) and are among the most knowledgeable in the industry.
- Protection: NTA tour operators are required to carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance (Educational Tours carries even more…much more).
- Numbers: NTA tour operators have access to competitive pricing due to the volume of business they do and their industry relationships.
- Customization: Most NTA tour operators customize packages for groups based on specific interests and needs.
- Timing: NTA tour operators understand how to plan activities, meals, and free time throughout an itinerary so your group is satisfied and comfortable.
- Details: When planning and executing a successful tour, NTA operators manage crucial details that a less-experienced travel planner might never consider.
- Teamwork: NTA tour operators have access to experienced tour directors who handle all the logistics so you can enjoy your time with your group.
- Trust: An NTA tour operator will find out exactly what you want and put it all together, which allows you to focus on other areas of trip management.
- Wow factor: Every day NTA members throughout the world are creating new, inspiring experiences with leisure group travelers in mind.
*Information provided by the National Tour Association.


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Ayo Akanbi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, RP
Offers video and phone sessions
Harmony Counselling Services(647) 496-5606 x101
173 Brock Street North
Suite 208
Whitby, Ontario L1N
173 Brock Street North
Suite 208
Whitby, Ontario L1N
I believe everyone has a compelling narrative for where they are now, at this moment. Hence, my commitment to creating a safe, collaborative environment in which you can evaluate your needs and take the steps needed to see desired change and outcome. Working from a client-centred perspective allows us to build on your strength and support you to make meaning of your situation. I firmly believe that good relationships are the product of conscious personal investments in our lives and our significant others. By focusing on meaningful connections, we are empowered to give and receive love and compassion.
I will help you deal with whatever is getting in the way of your ability to live the life you want to live. Whatever the situation maybe, there is hope. You can have something different from what you have now.
Recognizing each person's unique situation, I work from an integrative framework, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic models to best meet your individual need. I bring compassion and respect to my work, knowing that it takes courage to seek help. Call or email me, now.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ayo Akanbi now - (647) 496-5606 x101
- Cost per Session: $150 - $300
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- School: Tyndale Seminary
Additional Credentials
- Membership: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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Harmony Counselling Services
173 Brock Street North
Suite 208
Whitby, Ontario L1N
(647) 496-5606 x101
173 Brock Street North
Suite 208
Whitby, Ontario L1N
(647) 496-5606 x101
Offers video and phone sessions
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
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- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
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Mental Health
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I also speak: Yoruba
Faith: Christian
- Adults
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
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- Culturally Sensitive
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February 2-25, 2018
An artist member of the A6 Print Studio, Ana Aguirre uses collagraph and saturated color to explore the female figure in this new series of prints.
Printing in the Studio:
Fri, Feb 2, 5-7 pm
Artist Statement
Some days she can hardly wait for it to get dark, when her being contained in an inch flashes to become infinite. She conquers the darkness and feels herself as femme fatale releasing her power, full of grace, full of fear.
My artwork is an exercise of surrender that accepts what the ink has to say for itself and the way that marks and textures contain it.
In each print I celebrate the female body and the symbols that represent it.
The paper becomes light and the lightning bug my voice.


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Rating: NNNNN
New releases
beautiful joe (2000, Lions Gate), dir. Stephen Metcalfe w/ Sharon Stone, Billy Connolly. Connolly stars as a florist diagnosed with a brian tumour who goes on a road trip and meets single mom and gambling fiend Stone. Connolly is charming as the easy-going leading man, which makes Stone's over-the-top performance all the more annoying. The one-time box-office queen has been choosing roles in small projects -- Simpatico, If These Walls Could Talk 2 -- instead of seeking the limelight in high-profile films. Too bad, since we could use a bold and brassy 40-something sex symbol. NN
Big-screen rating: Never released
the contaminated man (2000, Equinox), dir. Anthony Hickox w/ William Hurt, Peter Weller. A biohazards specialist (Hurt) is pursuing the highly toxic Weller, who survived an explosion in a chemical lab. The premise keeps us on the hook, waiting for Weller to touch somebody and turn him or her into a foaming carcass. The problem is Hurt -- he's so-o-o boring. The older he gets, the more internal a performer he becomes, and it's hard to read any emotions in that placid face. NN
Big-screen rating: Never released
crouching tiger, hidden dragon (2000,Columbia Tri-Star), dir. Ang Lee w/ Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh. Last year's best movie loses its grandeur with this pan-and-scan video transfer, but that shouldn't stop you from seeing it. Lee brings poetic beauty to this martial arts drama starring Yeoh and Chow as reluctant lovers searching for Chow's stolen sword and the mysterious bandit who's taken it. The DVD extras include commentary tracks by Lee and screenwriter James Schamus, a featurette on the making of the movie and a 13-minute interview with Yeoh. NNNN
Big-screen rating: Great romantic melodrama with high-flying martial arts. Best film of 2000. NNNNN (JH)
Also this week:
Warden Of Red Rock
June 12: Cast Away, There's Only One Jimmy Grimble, Waydowntown
June 19: The Pledge, Proof Of Life, Save The Last Dance, State And Main
DVD pick of the week
l'avventura: special edition (1960,Criterion), dir. Michelangelo Antonioni w/ Monica Vitti, Gabriele Ferzetti. Antonioni made himself forever the poet of ennui with L'Avventura. A group of beautiful people numbed by wealth yacht to an island. One of them disappears, which affects the others as might a passing cloud. L'Avventura is a brilliant chorale of stunning blank surfaces, with all the pleasures and frustrations that implies. Extras: a 58-minute documentary titled Antonioni: Documents And Testimonials, audio commentary by film scholar Gene Youngblood, trailer, Antonioni's statements on the film published after its stormy premiere at Cannes. 145 minutes. NNNNN


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Hello, I am new to the programming of such devices. When it says to start the hallowboot and drag code to it. What am I connecting the Hallowing to and how am I connecting it? I assume I am connecting it to a raspberry pi, but just not sure.
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Peter Black
Quebec High School's Class of 2018 one of the largest in years
The Quebec High School (QHS) graduating class of 2018 is, according to longtime principal Warren Thomson, one of the largest in many years, "the largest in my time." The cohort of 95 grads was so large the school decided to move the June 18 ceremony to another school's auditorium, rather than the usual venue, the QHS gymnasium.
Quebec getting gassed up naturally
Is it weird or wrong to get sentimental about a kitchen appliance?
We felt a tinge of some kind of emotion as we bid adieu to our electric stove after more than 25 years of faithful service. Countless cookies, cakes, Christmas turkeys and a few replaced elements later, the old Hotpoint ended its days with a wonky timer and an oven door held closed by duct tape.
Canada: The [dirty] Story of Us
There's quite an uproar over Canada: The Story of Us, CBC television's 10-part series on the history of the country, produced to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.


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By Dawn Shuler
During my Just Write! Virtual Workshops, I have a few rules for my participants:
- No email, phone, or social media
- Commit to doing it badly
- Don't edit, unless that's the specific project for the workshop
- Take projects in chunks instead of trying to look at entire project
- Follow your energy
Why do I have rules? Because without them, it's very easy to be paralyzed by the creative process. Here are things I hear from my clients and people in my programs all the time:
"I'm so overhwhelmed… I don't know where to start!"
"I feel scattered. I have notes on bits of paper everywhere."
"What if it's not good enough?"
The rules for my workshop work for any project, and, honestly, that's why they're there. Because, otherwise, you would get so caught up in the overwhelm, stress, and anxiety that you wouldn't make any progress.
I ran into this myself just this week. I'm working on the copy for my newest rebrand and reinvention, and when I first started on the new website home page, I struggled like mad.
"Will people understand what I'm offering?" "It has to be perfect." "I have to do it right." "My copy must be inspiring and authentic." "Do I have the right call to action?"
Ack! I got tired of hearing myself!
I recognized that these were the words of my inner critic gremlin, the beast who wants status quo. He doesn't want me to stretch and do new things and take risks. That's much too scary for him, and he might lose his cushy job of proclaiming doom and gloom.
I did what I tell my clients to do…
- I kept breaking the project down into pieces – and in different ways. First, I made a website page layout map with all the pages I wanted on the website, what layout (single column, two column, etc.), and any notes about the copy. Then, I created a table to see what pages were on my existing WritingFromYourSoul.com site so that I can determine what pages would stay on the original website and what pages might move to the new website.
- I jotted down notes and to-do's in another document, like needing new social media icons, a favicon, a banner for emails, a visual text editor for WordPress, and so on. I tried not to let ideas, concerns, and to-do's muck up the creative process, while at the same time not losing what could be a valuable note or future action item.
- I just kept on writing the copy. There were times it didn't make sense or one paragraph didn't flow into the other. I just wrote what came to me and what I knew to be true. I moved paragraphs around. I deleted some. I made notes to myself to add more copy – later.
- I got as far as I could (and far from done or perfect!) and just stopped. No, it's not done, AND I've done enough for now. I sent it off to my website designer, and I'll revisit it in a few days.
Your takeaways from this article:
- Starting is harder than finishing (in most cases), so just starting is a win.
- We want to bypass first drafts and go straight to the final draft. Bad move as that sucks the creativity and energy out of you.
- Embrace the draft and the first attempt and commit to doing it badly.
May we save ourselves from our inner critic gremlins!


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Evalight from Evapolar test review
On Noova all products that we offer are selected with love but especially carefully tested by our team to ensure they are up to your expectations. Emile, sales manager (and incidentally co-founder of Noova), tested for you Evalight and tells you all that. Emile is yours!
Summer, without air conditioning, it can quickly be hell. The fan, it helps, but it also has its limits. So I was curious to test Evalight whose promise is strong. In addition, Evalight is one of the products that raises questions. We want to know if it "works" or not, or at least if the product is up to its promises.
Evalight first impressions: a futuristic little cube
So I received my Evalight, in a packaging not really up to par, the product is packaged in a brown cardboard, as could be that of a fan first price purchased from Darty. I do not know if they have a different packaging for sale in physics, but it's a shame, for an innovation with futuristic design.
I come to speak about the product itself, whose design is quite successful. So it does not adapt to all the interiors but goes perfectly with a modern decor. It has LEDs that change colors, which can be controlled via the monitor (2.Lightning color).
At the level, the size is a little what I expected. The product takes up a little space (174 x 170 x 170 cm), but fits perfectly on a desk or on a bedside table. Difficult to do smaller hoping for a powerful air conditioning.
Getting started: (Almost) Easier to install than a fan
Evalight comes with a very synthetic installation guide. This is a diagram that allows you to quickly start the product. The installation is also very simple, just fill the water tank, connect (to a power outlet, or a USB cable, I'll come back later) and go! Everything is then managed via the monitor which is composed of 5 options: Night mode, Choice of the color, Brightness, Unit of Measure (degree Celsius or Fahrengeit), Notifications.
Then, there is also a more detailed notice, which presents among others the operation, the characteristics, or a table with the variations according to the temperature and the humidity of the room. The manual also details the steps to change the filter that will need to be changed after 6 to 12 months depending on use (you can buy them here).
The heart of the matter :
Now it's time to test the performance of Evapolar and find out if it is replacing indoor air conditioning, or a fan.
I tested it in several conditions: at the office (large openspace) and in my room.
In the office :
At first I am pleasantly surprised by the performance of Evapolar. At the time of use, it was about 25 degrees, especially hot, but it feels good fresh air from the product. The monitor describes the temperature at which air enters the Evapolar, and the temperature scattered. The air conditioner refreshes the air by up to 4 degrees and we almost get cold. Of course, everything is adjustable via the monitor, I pushed the performance to their maximum during the test.
It must be taken into account that it is a personal air conditioner, so it does not cool the whole room in my case (70m2 open room). Regarding, the power, there too, we can adjust. It is a little noisy when you choose the maximum power, so it is better to avoid when working in an openspace. I would say that noise is equivalent to a fan when we choose this option. In power of cruise, it is rather silent, and does not disturb anyone.
In my room :
During a summer punctuated by very hot nights, Evapolar makes sense. For once, I tested several nights, and each time, I felt the difference. Accustomed to the noisy fan, I set the power just right so it does not get noisy. I have a small room without a window, and for once, it is cooling down the room. It is for this type of use that the product is really useful and especially for small areas.
I would also like to talk about one of the strengths of Evapolar, which is its diet. It can be connected to an AC outlet, or to a USB port. In the office, you can connect it directly to your PC. Even better, you can also use a battery backup to feed it, and for once I find it very convenient. So you can bring it everywhere with you.
Regarding its electricity consumption, it is 5 times less greedy than a standing fan (10W against 50W for a fan), an additional argument for preferring an Evapolar.
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Cephalon's anticancer compound CEP-701 (lestaurtinib) inhibits a specific genetic mutation targeted by the compound in patients' blood samples and were predictive of a positive clinical response, according to preliminary data from a Phase II study of patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) who bear a FLT3 activating mutation at first relapse from standard induction chemotherapy. The early data suggest that chemotherapy followed by the oral compound CEP-701 may offer a clinical benefit compared to chemotherapy alone.
CEP-701 is under development as a treatment for FLT3-mutated AML, a hematologic cancer characterized by uncontrolled growth of myeloid cells of the blood and bone marrow. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 12,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AML in 2005. Approximately 25 to 30 percent of AML patients have a FLT3 genetic mutation that is associated with a poorer prognosis for relapse and survival.


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Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, which has been named among the Top 20 Christian Political Organizations in the nation, announced today that he has launched his organization's work for the 2008 elections. "Our work for the 2006 elections is, of course, in full gear. We fully expect victories for pro-life candidates across the board, and we intend to continue the momentum into 2008. Our goal here is not partisan," Fr. Pavone explained. "We endorse no candidates, nor raise any money for their campaigns. Rather, what we do is to teach moral principles regarding the duty of government to protect human life. Thousands of children in the womb continue to be ripped apart alive each day. Concerns about appearing too political aren't going to keep us silent in the face of that."
Priests for Life has one the largest budgets of any pro-life organization, and fostering political responsibility among Churchgoers is one of its top priorities. Plans are in place to teach Churches across the country to do all those activities that tax law permits to Churches, such as non-partisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, non-partisan voter guides, and voter education campaigns regarding what issues matter most according to Church teaching. "If, in the end, our educational activity benefits one candidate or party more than another, that's not because we're partisan. That's because the candidate or party in question has taken a particular position. That's independent of our duty to stand up for what is right."
For information, visit www.PoliticalResponsibility.com.
Priests for Life is the nation's largest Catholic pro-life organization dedicated to ending abortion and euthanasia. For more information, visit www.priestsforlife.org.


text: peggy Posted March 6, 2012 I am not sure if this is related to menopause or withdrawal -or maybe both. I experience irregular ectopic heart beats - they don't cause dizziness or pain, i just feel them as a thump thump. It is not tachycardia - (continual fast heart beat) and it is not related to any anxiety. I thought i would ask here before doing anything else - i have had them off and on over the years but haven't taken a lot of notice about whether or not they were occurring only during withdrawal. The only thing i have related them to is when my hot flashes are active (and that may or may not be related to withdrawal).. I am hesitant to go to the doctor as if they did an ECG just my luck i wouldn't have any. Has anyone else experienced this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The term "witch doctor" falls with some dissonance upon modern ears. The witch is the figure that works magic or deals in witchcraft. She is the conduit of unseen and sometimes diabolical powers. But the doctor addresses only the seen. He sets out from the appearances and will craft ever new machinery to see deeper. He cuts the body into its meaning with a sharp gaze and brings health for which no sacrifice must be made. The merger of these terms feels like some contradiction, an insult of sorts to the doctor, whose profession we have learned to privilege against the superstitious confusion that accompanies the witch. The Acholi word over which the colonial power placed witch doctor sounds like something to the effect of ajwaka. The name of the ajwaka that I met was Flo.
She led us out of the coolish breeze of the afternoon into her hut. As we sat upon mats made from papyrus, she shooed away some stray chicks and laid a dried goat skin down in the middle of the floor. I had a feeling like maybe I was about to learn a secret, as though something had been kept from me for a long time but that now some kind of truth would be shared. We greeted her and I asked questions about her style.
She had been in the vocation for nearly 20 years, moving all across Uganda rocking her trade. Sometimes she was just rolling up on a new scene, sometimes she was fleeing the war and sometimes she was summoned by cats who felt her style. She hadn't been in Atiak that long, but mad cats knew about her and she maintained ties with the town community leaders. Apparently, if ever cats rolled up on her talking things that were important to the town, she would let the authorities know about it. I couldn't figure if that was a bit narcish or simply a version of community service.
I asked her how it is that she did what she did. She was like, let me show you my tools. She then pulled out a goat's head and emptied from it an assortments of beads, coins and cowry shells. She handed me one in particular for closer inspection; upon it was the face of Queen Victoria. On the other side was knight-looking dude killing a dragonish creature. I tossed the coin back into her pile, where it came to rest by a bore's tooth and a crucifix. I asked her about it and she assured me that she was a good catholic and she asks God to bless her work before she begins.
She said that when someone comes to her with a problem, she used these tools to figure out exactly what is wrong and what the solution is. The general style goes like this: she throws the beads upon the floor and begins a kind of communication with the spirits who tell her what needs to be done. Most often, the solution is to gather things from nature to make medicine. Sometimes, drumming and singing or animal sacrifices are necessary. There is a basic fee for the small jobs and the spirits will tell her what to charge if the task is great.
I asked her if the spirits of which she spoke were the jok. They were. She told me particular names of the jok and at some point in the list she told me of the jok rubanga. This spirit is responsible for afflicting people with hunchback, she said. It seemed that I had corroboration for p'Bitek Okot's account; perhaps it was true after all that the early missionaries gave the name of the hunchback spirit to Jesus' father. Despite an apparent research breakthrough, I found myself wishing that this were not the case; it would be a painful metaphor for the church's disconnection from the people it claims to be serving. I asked her about the name and why it appeared to be the name that the catholics used for God. Either she did not have a clear answer or its clarity was lost between her and the TBA who translated for me. Perhaps I should have pursued the matter further. And perhaps there is no answer that reflects well on Papal authority.
I listened as she told me about people who she has helped. With the help of the jok, she has made barren women conceive. She has straightened out the hunchback brought on by Rubanga. I get the impression that she may have even made it rain on occasion. Take that, Fat Joe. She told us also that she had never been to a hospital or health unit, that any ailment that befalls her she cures with herbs or other means revealed to her by the jok. Once again I felt the mystifying connection between the supposedly supernatural and the physical. There are so many ways of putting the world together; it almost seems a sin to live one's entire life from a few limited grids.


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VODACOM Tanzania net profit has slowed down by almost 50 per cent while its customers increased almost by 10 per cent for a year ending March.
The financial statement issued yesterday showed the giant telco net profit dropped to 90.76bn/- for year ending March from 170.24bn/- of previous similar period last March.
Vodacom, listed on Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), attributed profit decline to increased total expenses that grew by 3.5 per cent to 743bn/- including a one-off penalty.
"Our cost containment programme 'Fit for Growth' continues to yield strong results… [ however] was offset by greater network operating costs… ," the telco statement showed.
The operation high costs were due to result of higher number of elements and inflation adjustment applied under service contract and high publicity costs from increased on-the ground marketing.
The telco basic earnings per share also dropped by half to 40/52 from 83/81. Its share was trading 800/- yesterday.
Despite reporting a profit slow down, the firm service revenue increased by 5.5 per cent to 1.02tri/- thanks to "impressive growth from MPesa, mobile data and messaging revenue".
"We [have] added 1.2 million customers, a solid customer growth of 9.6 per cent reaching 14.1 million," the statement said. Also Voda said its capital expenditure was 171.4bn/- an increase of 7.3 per cent or 16.7 per cent of revenue.
"Our investments were focused on increasing data network capacity and enhancing 4G coverage in the major cities," Voda said.
Mobile data revenue continues with an upward trend, growing at 17.9 per cent to 167bn/- primarily driven by a 7.4 per cent increase in data customers to 7.9 million, representing 55.8 per cent of the customer base.
Data traffic grew by 34.2 per cent, with significant growth in 4G traffic, reflecting strong demand of mobile data services. "Our focus on youth and high value customer segments, coupled with partnership- led smartphone campaigns," it said.
Also, messaging revenue increased by 31.3 per cent to 41.4bn/- with the number of SMSs transmitted declining by 11.2 per cent to 34.3 billion while price per SMS increased by 34.1 per cent.
"This is a result of the introduction of SMS-only bundles in the prior year and a significant improvement in monetising these bundles during the year," the statement showed.
The telco said its main focus will be to leverage off the growing customers base, expand the agency network and merchant base to grow the existing M-Pesa revenue streams.
"This guidance assumes a stable currency, regulatory and macroeconomic environment," the telco said. Voda has employed 548 permanent and 127,000 indirect employments. Out of indirect employment 106,000 are M-Pesa agents.
Read the original article on Daily News.


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After waxing poetic on all the virtuous characteristics of our wired generation – our tendencies for openness, collaboration, horizontal power structures, interactiveness, and collectivism – the Herrera article briefly mentions a parallel body of work, which points to some of the downsides of having access to the Internet 24/7. Members of our generation tend to exhibit a short attention span, a unwillingness to read or think deeply, and a preference for instant gratification. Of course, these developments are only natural: with more and more entertainment and information options competing for our eyeballs, it would make sense that our attention would flit between these channels quickly, in an attempt to absorb as much as possible.
However, the dangerous side of our new inattentiveness seems to rear its ugly head in the aftermath of Mubarak's dethronement. While social media was no doubt instrumental in the toppling of his thirty-year regime, the limitations of the medium became abundantly clear when the time for long-term strategizing came around. Social-media based activism lends itself to short-term single-issue campaigns, but seems to flounder when the time comes for sustained deliberation, organization, and leadership. As a result, Egypt's wired generation have yet to develop a long-term plan for saving their country from economic and social instability. As of now, Egypt is in its worst economic crisis in history. In just the last month, the value of the Egyptian pound has plummeted to record lows. While it is not clear who or what is to blame for this, the need for an educational system that can teach Egypt's youth how power and counterpower operate is critical to the success of the country: the Internet itself has failed in this educational capacity. In the absence of this endeavor, the future of the country will remain extremely uncertain. Has social media rewired our brains so much that we are incapable of this long term planning? Or has it simply uncovered a deficiency that was always there, only to be remedied by proper education?


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California Association of Sanitation Agencies announced the selection of CASA' s new Executive Director. Following an open process, the Board of Directors was pleased to select Adam Link, CASA's current Director of Operations, to assume the role in January upon Bobbi Larson's retirement.
CASA's President Traci Minamide noted "This is a very exciting time for CASA. Adam's appointment is an affirmation of CASA's multi-year succession planning effort. He will provide a fresh leadership perspective while maintaining the high level of advocacy and service our members have come to expect."
Adam has been with CASA for nearly seven years and has managed numerous aspects of the organization including a variety of legal, regulatory and legislative initiatives. Prior to joining CASA Adam was a practicing attorney focused on environmental and local government law. He holds degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
"Adam has been a key factor in CASA's success over the years, and I can't think of anyone better suited to lead the organization into the future" said Bobbi Larson. "He is bright, capable and well respected by regulators, stakeholders, our members and staff."
Adam will be working with the current Executive Director, Board of Directors and staff over the next several months to finalize a transition plan, organizational structure and strategic direction that ensures CASA will continue to provide excellent service to its members in the coming years.


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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Into the Hermitage
I am obsessed with this blog. I couldn't live this way, but still there is something so appealing about her life..
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
After the wonderful Teaparty at The Flying Pig bookstore
last weekend, Arugula expressed her thanks..
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Friday, May 15, 2009
girl at the seashore....
i hope i'm not repeating myself with this drawing....
any way...have been updating my website...i now have a portfolio page...yay! still working on updating the rest!
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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girl and collie
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watching from window
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Jane Clark Brown
I just found out that Jane Clark Brown, illustrator of the Marvin books, passed away in January. I met Jane at a Camp Hochelaga reunion. She was a tireless worker for Camp, and even at the reunion, I watched her pull a weed here and there. At Hochelaga, in the the new library, in the new Lodge, that she had worked hard to get built, we sat and talked about children's books, editors and illustrations. I was so looking forward to having another time like that with her at 90th reunion this summer.
Jane Clark Brown, Hochelaga Girl, you will be missed.
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While dreaming is always free, transforming your dreams into reality would entail some cost. After all, finances are one of the important drivers to attain the vision, hence the need to come up with a basic financial plan for your family.
Assuming you have done your "dream-storming," ask yourselves these two basic questions:
1) How much do we need in the future for our dreams (or even one of our dreams) to become a reality? And;
2) How much do we have now? Don't be discouraged by the gap you will discover.
Follow it up with two more questions, this time, a little bit harder. 1) How do we get there? 2) What is our family willing to do beginning now?
It is imperative that you get every member of the family involved in the process. For example, if the family decides to go to Palawan for summer, hype up the excitement by marking the D-date on a calendar where everyone can see. Follow it up quickly with a discussion of the financial gap that needs to be filled for it to happen. If it is indeed a family dream, then emphasize that every member's contribution, no matter how small, counts.
Discuss the details of how to raise funds. The smaller kids can be in-charge of making sure that lights and other appliances are switched off when not needed. Have them check the electricity bills each month to see the actual savings. Organize a garage sale, and make it a fun activity for all. Have everyone do a specific task such as being the cashier, sales person, bagger, etc. Encourage entrepreneurship by having your kids tutor younger kids, or bake cookies for sale.
It would help significantly if you monitor actual performance versus the target. A visual representation, such as charts or graphs, helps sustain excitement. I know of a family that puts the cash equivalent of the budget for their snacks inside a resealable plastic bag. If the bag is about to get empty, it means it's time to be more discerning about spending for the next batch of chips or cookies.
Now is a good time to encourage savings. With a shared goal in mind, savings is not so difficult to do anymore. As the leading investment guru Warren Buffet put it, "Do not save what is left after spending, but rather spend what is left after saving." He follows it up with "If you buy things you do not need, you will eventually have to sell things you need."
Celebrate milestones. If you have reached 50% of your target, have a pizza blow-out. Recognize outstanding or innovative ideas that generate savings or income. Just remember to make sure no one is left behind.
Extend these simple tips to more complex goals. Eventually, dreams will entail more. When the family starts to wish for a bigger house, or education abroad, do not despair. Try to break down the gaps into sizable chunks, and ensure the cooperation of everyone in the family. But remember never to kill a dream at once because it is too expensive. Try out a family financial plan first.


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The upcoming Evil Dead remake continues to entice moviegoers with a new clip and poster.
The new video shows our heroes gathered inside the infamous cabin in the woods as they attempt to figure out what is going on. As theories are tossed around, a girl shuffles into the room with a shotgun. Without giving too much away, some iconic Evil Dead imagery soon follows.
The new poster is essentially a showcase for the positive reviews the film has received in recent days. You can find all of the latest promotional material embedded below.
The film has been officially described as follows:
"In the remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival."
The remake was directed by Fede Alvarez. The filmmaker recently revealed during a screening in Australia that writing had already started on Evil Dead 2. The studio is certainly hoping that the upcoming remake makes a tidy sum of money at the box office next month.
In other Evil Dead news, Oz the Great and Powerful director Sam Raimi said that he expected to begin work on the Evil Dead 4 script later this year. If the project moves forward, it would be the first new entry in the original franchise since Army of Darkness.
Producer Rob Tapert later explained that the proposed project would be Army of Darkness 2 and not Evil Dead 4.
"That would be 'Army of Darkness 2.' Everybody calls it 'Evil Dead 4' but 'Army of Darkness' wasn't called 'Evil Dead' anywhere except by the fans," he said.
You can find the latest clip from the remake below.
Here's a small version of the latest poster.
Are you a fan of the Evil Dead franchise? Are you planning the catch the remake when it hits theaters on April 5?