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More than 20 countries have written to top United Nations human rights officials condemning China's treatment of Uighur and other minorities in the western Xinjiang region, in a letter released Wednesday.
U.N. ambassadors from 22 states -- including Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany and Japan -- co-signed the text sent to the Human Rights Council president, Coly Seck, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.
China is reportedly holding one million people, mostly ethnic Uighurs, in internment camps in Xinjiang.
Rights groups and former inmates describe them as "concentration camps" where mainly Muslim Uighurs and other minorities are being forcefully assimilated into China's majority ethnic Han society.
The letter expresses concern "about credible reports of arbitrary detention... as well as widespread surveillance and restrictions, particularly targeting Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang."
It calls on China to stop arbitrary detention and allow "freedom of movement of Uighurs and other Muslim and minority communities in Xinjiang."
The authors, who include ambassadors from across the EU as well as Switzerland, requested that the letter become an official document of the Human Rights Council, which ends its 41st session in Geneva on Friday.
Diplomats rarely send open letters to the 47-member council to criticize a country's record, but the move may have been the only available option to spotlight Xinjiang, with China likely having enough support to vote down a formal resolution.
Chinese officials describe the camps as voluntary "vocational education centers" where Turkic-speaking Uighurs receive job training.
Beijing has said the centers are necessary to steer people away from religious extremism, terrorism and separatism.
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Service Projects
Oxford Community Choice Pantry
We encourage Hopedale members and friends to volunteer as shopping assistants for our friends and neighbors at the Oxford Community Choice Pantry (OCCP), 400 W. Withrow St., Oxford, Ohio. OCCP serves approximately 300 households in the Talawanda School District. You can find out more at http://www.oxchoicepantry.org/ or by calling 513-523-3851. The "support" page on their website features many ways you can help OCCP!
Community Meal Center
We ask Hopedale members and friends to help serve and assist our neighbors and friends at the Community Meal Center at the Zion Lutheran Church, 212 South Front St. in Hamilton, Ohio, on the first Friday of every month, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. If you would like to know more about the Meal Center or would like to carpool from Oxford, please call Liz Woedl at 513-280-1044.

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5 Things To Do This Weekend: 3/8 – 3/10
Happy Friday, Memphis! Here are the five things you won't want to miss in Memphis this weekend, plus a few extras.
But first, be sure you didn't miss anything on the blog this week: 10 ways to give back to Memphis this month, a guide to the new 901 FC soccer team, updated info on Black Restaurant Week, Fino's sandwich shop's revival, and brand-new Spirits & Soul festival in April. There's also a Memphis Crawfish Guide and a St. Patrick's Day Guide.
1. Memphis Black Restaurant Week, Various Locations, Through Sunday, all ages/kid-friendly
The fourth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week is a chance to try somewhere new or visit your favorites for less. A dozen or so local black-owned restaurants will offer deals on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, MBRW concludes with the Soulful Food Truck Sunday at Clayborn Temple from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages , and free . Eight trucks, 30+ vendors, and live music. Read more.
2. Silent Skate Party, East End Skate Center, Friday, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., $30, 21+ for women, 25+ for men
It's a silent disco…on wheels. Lifestyle Entertainment hosts another grownups-only skate party at East End. If you haven't done a silent disco, it's when everyone wears headphones and you have a choices for which channel you listen to. Each channel has a color so you can see who else is hearing the same song as you. It's fun. Put that on wheels, sell drinks, and you've got yourself a party. The channels for this Friday's late night event are: classic skating rink music, 90s and 2000s, or current hits.
3. Grind City Coffee Expo, Memphis College of Art, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., $30 – $35, all ages
Nine local coffee shops and roasters are setting up shop in MCA's Rust Hall for Memphis' coffee festival! The Grind City Coffee Expo will let you meet the local java folks, try their coffees, learn more about brew methods and beans, shop, eat, and remove some of the mystery from artisanal, third-wave coffee. Get your tickets ($30 or $35 with a commemorative mug) here.
4. 901 FC v. Tampa Bay Rowdies, AutoZone Park, Saturday, 6 p.m., $10+, all ages/kid-friendly
It's the soccer team's first game! Finally! Read more about the new United Soccer League team here, and get prepped for an exciting season as pro soccer returns to Memphis. Join the Bluff City Mafia supporters group if swear-y chants and high energy fans sound fun. To learn even more about our players and the league, listen to Episode 71 of the locally-produced Roundtable of Hooligans podcast here.
5. Chalkfest, Brooks Museum, Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly
Join local chalk artists in transforming the Plaza into a work of art on Sunday (this event has been moved from Saturday). They'll have El Mero, MEMPops, Gourmade, and Cozy Cafe on hand for food, plus music from Jeremy Shrader and DJ Siphne Aaye, and you can check out the gallery exhibitions for free. Bring your own chalk or buy some for $3.
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
New 'High Density' Policy will Boost Affordable Housing
To increase the availability of affordable houses, the Haryana government recently approved a comprehensive 'high density' housing policy.
The Haryana government recently approved a 'high density' housing policy under which agencies like the Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) will allow developers to increase the density of population in their group-housing projects. Realty players believe that the new highdensity policy will motivate builders to construct more small sized housing units in a given area. The development authorities are also offering private builders incentives to construct low-cost housing units as per the revised population density norms. In the normal group-housing projects, the density is 300 people per acre (PPA) plus 20% variation, while in the high density projects, their new norms will permit 445 PPA.
Also, in the new draft development plan of Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex-2031, the Huda has reserved 125 acres for affordable-housing projects in Sector 68. As per existing norms, there will be only 300 people per acre, which means one cannot construct more than 60 units in an acre. If the population density is increased to 900, then 180 units can come up on an acre.
Plan to improve road network to to the increased density:
Provide maximum housing, the town and country planning department of Haryana has decided to increase the sectoral density from 80 PPA to 100 PPA and from 100 PPA to 120 PPA in all development plans of the town and the cities in the state.
Accordingly, it has proposed to improve the road net- of areas like Sectors 58/61, /62, 60/63, 62/65, 63/64, 65/66, 68. In Sector 68, a pocket of nearly 50 hectares with density of 1,125 PPA has been reserved, paving the way for construction of smaller flats for providing housing to low- and medium-income groups.
In order to absorb the impact of the increased density on the environment of the sectors, additional area for infrastructure would be provided in the already planned or developed residential sectors.
The minimum width of the roads in a residential colony or sector would not now be less than 12 metres. The minimum area for parks or open spaces in a residential colony or sector would be planned in such a manner that it would meet the minimum norm of 2.5 sq metres per person.
In addition, so as to provide affordable housing to the public, the government is mulling a separate policy where it would fix the upper sale price and make the entire allotments itself. All the development plans of sectors will now adopt the norms of New Master Plan-2031. The new draft plan also converted the use of land earmarked by the industries department along KMP expressway into an agriculture zone; no CLU or licence would be granted in this area so that it is used only for agricultural purpose. The new plan also earmarked land for a university over 200 hectares along the newly proposed bypass near Sector 68 in Gurgaon. Keeping in mind this additional allocation of land, the small pockets of public and semi-public uses proposed along the sector-dividing roads in Sectors 71/89A would be marked off while the site of the town park in Sector 89 would now be along the sector-dividing road of Sectors 89A-95A.
A part of the strips earlier reserved for public and semi-public use in Sector 71 may now be allocated for residential use.
Nearly 50 hectares may also be reserved for affordable housing in Sector 68 adjoining the newly proposed university site, as has been done in case of Sohna and Farrukhnagar Development Plan, to provide housing to low- and medium-income groups.
In order to improve the road network of Sector 70A, the development authority has proposed to eliminate the eastern road of sector-dividing road of Sectors 69 and 70 and also to extend the western, outer road of Sector 70A up to the proposed extended roads of Sector 69-70. The triangular space generated due to this amendment may be allotted for the development of a town park.
Why the new policy: The Haryana state government has committed to deliver nearly 75,000 housing units across the state, in the price range of Rs 15-30 lakh per unit. Out of this, a substantial number of houses will come up in Gurgaon. The Huda is all set construct 11,000 housing units for economically weaker sections (EWS) and lower income groups (LIG) in Sector 68 in Gurgaon. The minimum size of apartments available in the realty market of Gurgaon starts at 1,350 sq ft and above, costing upwards of Rs 75 lakh, while the average size of the units is 1,700 sq ft with a price of more than Rs 1 crore.
R K Arora, CMD of Supertech Ltd, says: "The high density policy benefits both buyers and developers. The Huda in the public sector and the licensed colonizers in the private sector have played a prime role in the planned development of Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex. Both have collectively developed around 8,000 hectares for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial purposes."
Ravi Sound, COO of CHD Developers, says: "In order to cater to the future demand of the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex, an additional area of 22,957 hectares has been added in the form of urban usable area, which has the potential to accommodate an additional population of 20 lakh. Thus, the total urbanizable area of Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex would accommodate nearly 42.50 lakh people by 2031. This is one reason why the high density policy was brought in — to accommodate the projected population growth of this area."
Realty projects: Many developers and promoters like Supertech Ltd, ILD, Era Landmark, etc, have launched new realty project in Sector 68 located near Golf Course road.
In Sector 68, Gurgaon, Supertech Ltd has launched Araville 2, which offers 3- and 4 BHK units on 50 acres. Era Landmark has also launched a project, Sky Ville, in Sector 68; this project offers 2- and 3 BHK units of 1,200 sq ft, 1,446 sq ft, and 1,827 sqft.
With modern-living options and excellent connectivity, Sector 68, reserved for the high density projects, is all set to become the next big realty destination in Gurgaon.
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The development authorities are also offering private developers incentives to construct low-cost housing units as per the revised population density norms.
Source: Times Property, August, 2013
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Luxurious Residences on Dwarka Expressway
The best pieces of real estate combine two things—the coolest of locations that have the potential to emerge into the most fashionable addresses, and a space so luxurious and beautiful that it transforms your living.
And that is precisely why the Dwarka-Gurgaon Expressway, also known as the Northern Peripheral Expressway, excites so many home-buyers and real estate investors. Experts say the potential of this expressway—which is under construction—to change the landscape connecting Delhi and Haryana is enormous.
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (Huda) is developing this 18 km long expressway that begins at Dwarka, connecting with Palam Vihar and the forthcoming special economic zones in Gurgaon, and finally meeting NH-8 near Kherki Dhaula.
Once completely laid out, it will not only shrink the time taken to travel between west Delhi and Gurgaon, it will also enhance the connectivity of the residential and commercial projects to other prominent nodes of the NCR. The area is turning into one of the hottest destinations for investment with builders selling at Rs 10,000 per sq feet plus here, whereas the rates at Dwarka in Delhi are quoting at Rs 12,000 per sq feet.
"A home near the Dwarka Expressway is going to be a blue-chip real estate. You are minutes away from Terminal 3 of the IGI airport, close to a Metro station, and in proximity to the 18-hole golf course and the Diplomatic Enclave that is being planned at Dwarka. And you have excellent connectivity to Delhi, Gurgaon, or Manesar. In short, you have the unique advantage of being so near to the national capital, while you are cocooned in the serenity of your own private retreat here," Vineet Nanda, an expert on real estate says. Pareena, with over two successful decades in the construction and contracting business, has already launched its first independent project, Coban Residences, in Sector 99A on Dwarka Expressway. The project is over 10.5 acres and hosts seven towers; lavishly designed, the project will attract people who love luxurious living.
Virender Verma, MD of Pareena, says: "Coban has everything going for it—from brilliantly planned spaces, luxurious material, inspired architecture, and world-class amenities. Pareena will prove that we are committed to nothing less than excellence."
Spread over verdant greens, Coban makes innovative use of the water element in its landscape. Residents can enjoy a world of privileges at Club Esperanza, only an elevator ride away, or relax at the community space which is dotted with pools, spacious flowering gardens, manicured lawns, and children's play areas. There are also gaming zones, badminton courts, a high-power gym, and facilities for foot reflexology massage or a yoga session.
The basic selling price of the units is Rs 6,250 per sq feet, which is very competitive considering the luxurious facilities and amenities offered in the project.
Surender Verma, chairman of Pareena, says: "We have incorporated some of the best features in Coban Residences. These are residences which elevate the state of living, with every possible modern amenity. The best part of this project is probably its connectivity, standing as it does on a premium location of Dwarka-Gurgaon Expressway."
Pareena is located in an area of Gurgaon that is being developed in a planned manner. With a large number of high profile projects coming up in the area, the development of this zone into a blue-chip real estate is a given.
From an investment angle, the place scores well as prices are only bound to appreciate further.
Source: Times Property, August, 2013
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New wave of urbanization in Delhi NCR
A new proposal in the Delhi Master Plan-2021 will unlock around 21,000 hectares for residential purposes and around 2,073 hectares for commercial activities in the periphery of the existing city, which will set a new round of real estate activity in motion.
Delhi may soon see a flurry of real estate activities. A pathbreaking policy, which has been incorporated in Delhi Master Plan-2021, will make available around 21,000 hectares of land for residential purposes and around 2,073 hectare for commercial activities in the periphery of the existing city.
Global consultancy firm, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), says in a report: "Such a large-scale expansion in the urban limits of the city is expected to stabilize property prices, particularly in suburbs, and also spur infrastructural development in these largely peripheral zones."
According to the projections in the master plan, nearly 4 million residential units are re q u i re d for an estimated 23 million people by 2021. According to the paper, the scale of development in the city outlayed in MPD-2021 has by all standards outweighed the planning proposals of the 1962 and 1981 plan documents and has created need for an ever evolving and dynamic urban planning approach.
The paper said the MPD-2021 has identified transformation of Delhi as a 'Global Metropolis' as an underlying theme for most of its planning proposals.
In a marked departure from previous master plans, the 2021 document proposes that the planning and development of the city not be entirely led by the public sector, and that the private sector, too, must get involved. This covers various facets of development like land assembly, construction, infrastructure creation, capacity building, and provision of essential services. The latest master plan has significant implications for the real estate market of Delhi, CBRE says in the paper. According to one estimate, the prices in these zones, which will be part of Delhi, will be around Rs 6,000 per sq feet.
This will certainly help in reining in the unbridled rise in prices in suburbs like Gurgaon and Noida.
For this, the underdeveloped rural areas in south, west, and north Delhi zones have been identified for building five new sub-cities on the lines of Rohini and Dwarka and some private players are already in negotiations with landowners, planning for development.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has earmarked land in Zones J, K2, L, N, and P2 for urban extension. The plan envisages residential real estate development across all categories—plotted, high-end, and mid-end apartments and EWS within the city.
In this new policy, the DDA has tried to encourage private entrepreneurs to aggregate land through land-pooling policy. The CBRE paper says the land-pooling policy in the plan document, which was recently approved, will allow greater private participation in pooling and development of land.
The land-pooling policy will replace the present model of acquiring land by the DDA. The policy lays down that about 40% of the land will be kept with the DDA for land parcels above 20 hectares and about 60% for land parcels below 20 hectares, the rest being allowed for development by private builders. In lieu of the land that the DDA will keep, the authority will develop external infrastructure like roads, sewer systems, water and electricity supply.
The new policy will allow private players to be more involved in the development process.
Landowners, including farmers, can form associations and engage private builders to consolidate their land parcels for development. The policy allows existing plot owners to pool in their properties to arrive at a plot size of 3,000 sq metres, the minimum requirement as far as the size of the plot is concerned, the CBRE paper said. Likewise, for spurring development and land-pooling in rural areas, the MPD has envisaged the plot size at a minimum of 2,000 sq metres.
Under the new policy, the DDA has also given an in-principle approval to the modification offering relaxation to farmhouses set up in green belts and low-density residential areas in the city. As per the new policy, land pockets of a minimum of 4,000 sq metres (around 1 acre) may be developed as residential plots. The new policy, the CBRE paper said, is expected to benefit nearly 2,400 farmhouses in areas like Mehrauli, Neb Sarai, Chhatarpur and Rangpuri. As per the new policy, owners of farm-houses will be required to cede land for infrastructure projects for construction of roads, etc.
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MPD -2021 has identified transformation of Delhi as a 'Global Metropolis' as an underlying theme for most of its planning proposals.
Source: Times Property, August, 2013
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Bring harmony into your life
If you are ruled by wood, fire, water, earth or metal, balance your life and karmas through the principles of feng shui.
The five feng shui elements are wood, fire, water, earth and metal. Each of the elements is associated with a colour and shape. The elements are controlled by destructive and productive cycles. For example, water nourishes wood, wood then turns into fire which produces earth which in turn produces metal. It is a continuous cycle where in each element benefits from the other – creating a constant flow of harmony. This is the productive cycle of the five elements.
The destructive cycle of the elements happens when wood weakens earth, earth absorbs water, water puts out fire and fire melts metal – which in turn chops wood.
Balance is the key in feng shui and it is only when harmony is consciously maintained between the elements that we can actively benefit from feng shui.
The five elements are also associated with colours, seasons, directions and planets. For example, fire is red and is considered an auspicious colour. It denotes summer and the south direction. The other colours that denote fire are orange and fiery yellow.
Water is represented by the colour black/blue. It denotes winter and the north direction.
The direction for wood is the east and is represented by the colours brown and green. Metal is white/gold symbolising the west direction. Earth is represented by sandy yellow and earthy browns.
While considering the feng shui of office locations, and home interiors, understanding the destructive and productive cycles of the elements in relation to the Chinese astrological sign enables us to bring out the best in our surroundings.
For instance, if one is born in the earth year, then having too much wood element (plants) in the house would not be lucky. On the other hand having red objects like lights, candles (fire) would be very conducive as fire produces earth.
Similarly, if one is born in a fire year, then too much water in the home/office would be counter-productive as water destroys fire. So people born in the fire year should try as much as possible to avoid anything black, artificial waterfalls, ponds etc.
Normally when members of a family are born under different elements, then the birth element of the head of the family should be given priority for the main rooms and entrance. All other individual rooms can be designed to benefit the occupant of each room.
Source: HT Estates, August 31, 2013
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Noida property circle rates hiked up to 25%
Buying land and property in Noida in Uttar Pradesh will be costlier as circle rates has been increased by 10 to 25 per cent from August 1.
Agriculture land rates too have bee hiked by 5-8 per cent. "The hiked circle rates are effective from today," S K Singh, AIG stamps and officiating Deputy Inspector General, stamps, told PTI.
The hike is between 15-25 per cent depending on sector location.
"A special category has been introduced this year. It relates to hospital, cinema, cold storage and marriage halls. The circle rate of this category would be 30 per cent of the rental value or 40 per cent of the commercial rate in that area," said Singh.
The city's residential sectors have been divided into various categories from A to E depending on the development and market value of land.
In A category sectors, circle rate has been hiked from Rs 66,500 to Rs 78,000. In B category sectors, the hike is between Rs 48000 and Rs 55000.
In C category sectors, the increase is between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000. Rates are for per square meter land.
Source: MagicBricks.com, August 2013
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Hike in circle rates may take away buyers from Noida
The recent 25 per cent hike in Noida's circle rates has left buyers with low sentiments. Many buyers who were planning to purchase a property have pulled themselves out of the market. This was revealed in a survey done by MagicBricks.com which aimed at studying the impact of increased circle rates in Noida. As per the results, almost 50 per cent of the respondents flatly refused to invest in Noida post the price hike. Another 26 per cent of the respondents were having second thoughts.
Sachin Garg, Deputy General Manager, Mahagun India Pvt Ltd, says, "Though such hikes result in good appreciation, however, the buyers suffer. With the original budget, the buyer is forced to shift to other areas which fit his budget. Noida also might lose its share of buyers."
The survey clearly revealed the major concerns of the buyers. While 45 per cent of the buyers feared a price hike in property values, 35 per cent were concerned about registration fees going up. About 90 per cent of the buyers were also bothered about the reduction in the range of negotiation.
Reiterating the buyer's concerns, Alok Singh of Reality Infratech says, "A hike in circle rates results in a hike in the cost of property. But this might not be always true. The rise in property values may be gradual and an accumulative result of several market drivers. However, the burden of the registration fee, undoubtedly falls on the end-users' shoulder. In Noida, the stamp duty is 5 per cent of the circle rate and a 25 per cent increase in circle rates would lead to a similar increase in the registration cost."
While it seems to be a hard-hitting reality that a hike in circle rates has impacted the buyer sentiments negatively, there are some who are taking it positively. Almost 81 percent of the respondents felt that the hike would help in reducing the difference between the actual price and the market value, which consequently would result in a reduction in the cash component. Another 18 per cent of the respondents felt relaxed with the ease of availing higher amount of home loans.
With much speculation around the hike, the actual impact is yet to be realized. For some it may be a boon, but some might see it as a bane.
Source: MagicBricks.com, August 2013
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Noida: Price correction by 10-15% in certain areas
Property prices in certain areas of Noida have corrected by 10-15 per cent in the current month. In areas such as Sectors 76, 77, 117 and 119 multi-storey apartments, which were selling at Rs 4,500 per sqft until July 2013, have now been priced between Rs 4,100-4,200 per sq ft.
"Some developers have adopted the strategy of cutting prices in order to raise finances and sell inventory, and it is working," says Girish Jha, a city-based realtor. On the other hand, Aman Agarwal, director – KV Developers, said: "The recent price correction is a result of withdrawal of investors from various projects they had invested in when the Rupee was stable against the Dollar. But now since the value of Rupee is volatile, investors are in a double mind. However, this is limited to certain projects only."
Meanwhile, home buyers are making the most of this opportunity. Generally, residential properties in the resale market are available at Rs 400-500 per sq ft lesser than the price quoted by a real estate developer. This is why, a number of home buyers get diverted to the resale market and the developer ends up holding unsold inventory.
Now that the prices in fresh and resale market are at par, people are buying from the developer directly. After all, in this case, they can choose from various options. The correction has triggered sales and many such units have been taken up by buyers instantly, states Jha.
However, Agarwal believes that in the normal course, there is very limited scope of price correction owing to rising input costs and in the long run, prices will remain intact.
Meanwhile, the response to price correction shows that there has been a latent demand for properties priced at reasonable levels.
Source: Times Property, August 2013
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Survey finds Noida realtors violating norms near Okhla Sanctuary
In a joint effort involving Noida Authority and Noida Police, a survey was conducted to identify realty projects being developed within a 10 kilometer radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary. The team found that around 40 developers were carrying on construction without any environmental clearance. The National Green Tribunal, in its August 14 order, had ordered for such surveys.
The counsel for the petitioner reached Noida Authority and examined files of all the developers in sectors around the sanctuary. "The authority has given some documents related to the environmental clearance of several developers but we have no faith in the authority," said the petitioner.
A physical inspection was conducted by a joint team of the Noida Authority and the petitioner's counsel. "We could not cover all sites on Saturday, but initial reports suggest nearly 40 developers are carrying out construction. The role of Noida Authority top brass and enforcement agencies are also under the scanner since without their go ahead, such vital green norms can not be violated. We will raise this issue on August 27 "the next hearing in the NGT," he said.
Gautam Buddh Nagar forest department said the realty projects of more than 50 developers are falling within 10 km radius. Environment and forest ministry (MoEF) had on March 15, 2011 directed the states to declare eco-sensitive zones around national parks, wildlife and bird sanctuaries but many states including UP did nothing. State wildlife department formed a nine-member team, headed by Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, but it in vain. The callous attitude of authorities has put the realty projects in a lurch.
While hearing a plea on the sanctuary, the NGT asked the government, UP government, Noida Authority and other respondents to submit their replies within two weeks. Notices were also issued to the UP chief secretary and Noida Authority chairman, Rama Raman.
Source: Times Property, August 2013
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Of Licence and Lease
Can a landlord lock one room while renting out his apartment? The answer depends on the terms of agreement listed at the time of lease or issue of licence.
When a person is granted the right to enjoy an immovable property, questions about whether such a person is a licensee or a lessee, arise. In legal terms, a licence is a personal right granted to a person without creating an interest in the property (i.e. permission to use land without granting exclusive possession), while in the case of a lease, there is a transfer of interest in immovable property.
Whether an instrument operates as a lease or as a licence is a matter not of words but of substance. The intention must be gathered on a true consideration of the agreement, and not merely from the description given by the parties. So, in a sense, the landlord needs to spell out the terms and conditions clearly, without giving room for doubt.
The determining factor, however, lies in whether the interest is created in the property along with the possession. If an interest is held in the property together with possession, then it is a lease. If it only gives the use of the property in a particular way on certain terms while it remains in the possession and control of the owner, it will only be a licence.
Thus, the determination of relationship between the landlord and tenant would be governed by the terms of the agreement as well as the manner in which it is followed and implemented. The terms have to be honoured, in practice, by both the tenant and the landlord, so as to maintain an amicable relationship.
As the landlord and tenant can determine the terms of their agreement, it would be open to the landlord to provide for locking of one room while renting out his apartment and in such a case, the landlord would have a good claim to contend that the agreement is in the nature of licence rather than lease.
Source: HT Estates, August 24, 2013
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Rights and Liabilities of The Landlord and Tenant
The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is governed by the agreement that expressly stipulates the rights and obligations of the parties. The agreement is enforceable by law, and provides the reciprocal rights and liabilities of the contracting parties. However, in the absence of an agreement or local usage to the contrary, the landlord and the tenant of immovable property possess the following major rights and liabilities, amongst others.
Rights and Liabilities of the Landlord:
- The landlord is bound to disclose to the tenant any material defect in the property, with reference to its intended use, of which the tenant is not aware and which the tenant could not with ordinary care discover.
- The landlord is bound by the tenant's request to put him/her in possession of the property.
- The landlord shall be deemed to contract with the tenant that, if the tenant pays the rent reserved and performs the obligations, the tenant may hold the property without any interruption.
Rights and Liabilities of the Tenant:
- If during the continuance of the possession of the property by the tenant, an accession is made to the property, such accession shall be deemed to be included in the lease.
- The landlord is bound to make repairs to the property. However, if he neglects to do so within a reasonable time after a notice, the tenant may make such repairs himself, and deduct the expense of such repairs with interest from the rent, or otherwise recover it from the landlord.
- If the landlord does not make payment which he is bound to, and which, if not made by the landlord, is recoverable from the tenant or against the property, the tenant may make such payment himself, and deduct it with interest from the rent, or otherwise recover it from the landlord.
- The tenant may during the possession of the property remove all things which he has attached, provided he leaves the property in the same state in which he received it.
- The tenant is bound to pay rent at the proper time and place, to the landlord or to his agent.
- The tenant is bound to keep, and on the termination of the agreement, to restore the property in the same condition as it was given to him at the time of possession. It can be subject only to the changes caused by reasonable wear and tear or irresistible force. The tenant must allow the landlord and his agents, at all reasonable times during the term, to enter the property and inspect the condition thereof and give or leave notice of any defect in such condition. When such defect has been caused by any act or default on the part of the tenant, his servants or agents, he is bound to make it good within three months after such notice has been given or left.
- The tenant is bound to give, with reasonable diligence, notice to the landlord if he becomes aware of any proceeding to recover the property or any part thereof, or of any encroachment made upon, or any interference with the landlord's rights concerning such property.
- The tenant may use the property with prudence. He must not use, (or permit another to use) the property for a purpose other than that for which it was let. He cannot pull down or damage the building or commit any other act which is destructive or permanently injurious.
- The tenant must not, without the landlord's consent, erect any permanent structure on the property, except for agricultural purposes.
- Lastly, on the termination of the lease, the tenant is bound to give possession of the property to the landlord.
Source: HT Estates, August 24, 2013
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Ever wondered what you could do to get a smile that sparkles more! Age, coffee, smoking, or simply naturally darker shades of enamel, all can result in a dull looking smile. If you've ever wished you had a brighter smile to add to your personality, then teeth whitening could be for you!
In our practice we use the most modern dental bleaching technology to get results that better, and also more gentle on your teeth. Dental bleaching is safe and can give you teeth that look up to many shades lighter. Best of all it can be done "at home" where you use custom-made trays that's we make for you, to apply a home dental bleach chemical, usually at night, for a few weeks. After a few weeks you can notice the results; whiter teeth. The bleaching chemical comes in various strengths and concentration. Our dentist will recommend the one that provides the least amount of sensitivity for your teeth.


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David Whitehill adventured through South Africa and was in awe of some of the world's most amazing animals.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa
Shamwari. www.shamwari.com Ph: +27 42 203 1111
Lodges start from $670 per person per night including game drives, guided walks and all meals.
Getting to South Africa
South African Airways has flights from Australia starting at $1,772* return including taxes. For more information, visit www.flysaa.com.au or see your local travel agent.
*Travel dates and conditions apply.
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Prices correct at 02.03.19
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a leading safari and holiday destination in South Africa's ecologically and culturally significant Eastern Cape Province. In Shona, 'Shamwari' means 'my friend', which symbolises a place where guests can co-exist with nature and free-roaming wildlife.
Head veterinarian Johan Joubert and his team are responsible for the health and wellbeing of all animals, great and small. There are predators, prey and large herbivores that call this reserve home, so it's important for ecologists to conserve the area and not disturb the cycle of nature.
As a guest, you can view some of the work being done at the Rescue Centre, which in the words of David, can 'seriously pull at your heart strings'. The less human contact the better, to make sure the animals have the best chance of being released back into the wild.
Shamwari is also home to the Born Free Centre, where animals that have been saved from circuses and other less fortunate scenarios around the world get a second chance at life. Two lions, Zimbad and Acky, are success stories who now live happily together at Born Free.
There are several lodges for guests to choose from at Shamwari, ranging from family friendly rooms to couples suites. The money guests pay for the 5-star accommodation and service also helps protect this unique place and all its beautiful fauna.
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Financing a Flat
Planning to Buy A Flat?
Are you thinking of buying your first HDB flat? Here's what to do first.
By : Nur Raihana
19 December 2017
In a country full of acronyms, here is one more that home buyers ought to know—PPVC.
Short for 'Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction' (a mouthful, I know!), PPVC is building technology that will raise construction productivity and help you move into your Build-To-Order (BTO) flat more quickly.
PPVC, what?
BTO flats built using PPVC come with floor and wall finishes, internal doors, window frames, sanitary fittings, and a basecoat of paint. With these items provided upfront, you can cut down on renovation works and move into your new home faster. What's more, these finishes and fittings can be paid for with CPF monies, and/ or your housing loan.
HDB will launch more PPVC flats in the coming years and by 2019, this technology will be implemented in about a third of the BTO flats launched for the year. However, if you prefer to choose your own finishes and fittings, you can opt for non-PPVC flats where the Optional Component Scheme will still be offered.
Pre-fab vs pre-cast
There are also other construction productivity measures that have been put in place to reduce the waiting time for your flat.
Pre-fabrication and precast are terms that are bandied about frequently when the topic of HDB flat construction comes up. That is not surprising, considering that HDB has been the industry leader in precast technology since the 1980s!
Here, components (such as walls, columns, beams, and planks) are manufactured offsite and then assembled at the worksite, thereby speeding up construction. HDB's precast solutions are getting more advanced. This year, 60% of the flats launched will use Prefabricated Bathroom Units (PBU)—that is one entire room! By 2019, all new flats will be fitted with PBUs.
Prefabricated Bathroom Units
The precast components of your home—cool!
Same components, different designs
However, construction productivity begins even before the soil is dug. Right from the beginning, at the design stage, HDB has standardised as many of the building components and flat layouts as possible. This helps to improve the ease of construction and turnaround time. But no cookie-cutter look for HDB flats! Even with standardisation, HDB designs each precinct in a varied and interesting way to give it a unique identity.
Our flats are #HDBeautiful indeed
If you would like to find out more about HDB's innovative approaches to construction productivity, this Dwellings article is a great read.
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The Blue Cross Arena in Rochester will welcome the superstars of the WWE, as the company gets ready to stage another live show in the city. The WWE has a long history with the Blue Cross Arena and has hosted several episodes of Raw and SmackDown along with several pay per views at the venue. Expect to see some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including AJ Styles, Chris Jericho, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose inside the ring as they take on worthy competitors from the WWE roster. To watch the company's upcoming live show, get WWE Live Rochester tickets today.
After dominating professional sports entertainment for the best part of two decades, the WWE is always looking to improve and expand. With the addition of star names like AJ Styles and the expansion into developmental promotions like NXT and CWC, the WWE has gripped the imagination of the public once again.
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The most popular stars in professional wrestling will go face to face in the squared circle and you can expect to see high flying maneuvers, bone crunching take downs and electrifying action during the show.
The WWE has boasted some of the biggest stars to ever grace a professional ring in their roster. Names like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Chris Jericho and The Rock have elevated the company to heights never before thought to be possible. Due to such legendary talents, the WWE has long been associated with quality shows and they continue to maintain their excellence till today.
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Since its inception in 1952, the privately owned WWE has grown from strength to strength. Currently it ranks as the premier wrestling promotion in the world. The company's events are watched globally by millions of fans that are spread out over 150 countries, thereby highlighting the global appeal of the company.
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Рецепт Sarson Ka Saag (Punjab special)
Sarsoon Ka Saag is a Punjab special dish, cooked happily, served happily, distributed among neighbour happily. This is the taste of Punjab. Punjaian De Shan Vakhri (this is a quote, meansning Punjabi's have a diiferent prestigue)
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- 1. Sarsoon Ka Saag (Mustrad green leaves), sorted and chopped 1 kg
- 2. Cholai , sorted and chopped 100 g
- 3. Bathu , sorted and chopped 50 g
- 4. Sholia (optional, if available) 25 g
- 5. Qasuri Methi fresh , sorted and chopped 25 g
- 6. Makai ka atta (corn flour, not starch) 4 table spoon
- 7. Coriander leaves, sorted and chopped a few
- 8. Green Chillies 5-6 nos.
- 9. Ginger chopped 2 inch long piece
- 10. Garlic cloves 6-8 whole for tempering
- 11. Desi Ghee or Butter (Makhan) for tempering(Tarka) 100 g or more
- 12. Hara piyaz (spring onion) chopped 2-3 nos.
- 13. Spices: Salt to taste, chilli powder 2 teaspoon, chilli cutter 1 teaspoon, Turmeric 1 teaspoon
- 1. Heat 1-2 glass of water in a large handi (Cooking pan), add sarsoon ka saag, cholai, bathu, sholia, qasuri methi, spices and cook on medium flame for 3-4 hour, initially volume seems to be large due to raw vegetable, stirr gently to avoid overflow.
- 2. When vegetables becomes tender, mash them with the help of gotni (a special wooden masher) or cool down the tender vegetable and crush in an electric chopper.
- 3. Now sprinkle makai ka atta in small portions with vigorous stirring to avoid lumps formation.
- 4. Cook for 4-5 minutes then add ginger, green chillies and corainder leaves and cook with stirring then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- 5. Before serving heat butter/desi ghee in a frying pan, add garlic to it, when garlic becomes golden add spring onion to it and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then pour this tempering over the prepared Sarsoon Ka Saag
- Delicious Sarsoon Ka Saag is ready.
- Serve with Corn flour roti or with plain roti
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Top Three Mistakes New Drivers Make
If you are a parent of a child who just got their driver's license, please see to it that they NEVER text and drive! With that said, there are other mistakes new drivers make and a new survey revealed what are most common behind the wheel...
1. People who don't check their blind spots are some of the biggest offenders. This includes when you change lanes, merge and back up your vehicle. Basically if they are driving their vehicle make sure to remind them that they need to always look in the mirror when making moves into other lanes, and so on.
2. Numerous people get into the habit of NOT using their turn signals. This is likely because many seasoned drivers don't do it themselves. If you are training a young driver how to drive responsibly, make sure you do it yourself so you can lead by example.
3. And finally, some are just not aware on how to do even the littlest things BESIDES driving. Stuff like checking the air pressure, using high beams vs. low beams, or at least not knowing where the switches are and how to use them without taking their eye off the road.
Finally, just make sure they don't change to another radio station. Well, because...you know.


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This is way late as compared to when I usually post this. But I am making up from yesterday and focusing my attention to getting my workload out of the way. There are a couple hiccups but we'll get thru them; just like this.
1. There are a lot of people that I work with are on edge right now. I attribute it to what's going on in DC and all of the Executive Orders and a lack of positive leadership. In other words, people are frustrated and are starting to vent. I think I need to Teflon coat myself for a while. I wonder just what else that knucklehead will say next.
2. I hated having to come in this morning but my laptop was here and having to come in was unavoidable. At least I can work from home on Monday.
3. I've noticed that I'm looking at myself differently whenever I look in a mirror. I'm thinking more and more that "Man, you need to get rid of that weight." I'm not sure that it's healthy to have an attitude like this but it does motivate me to do better than what I have been doing.
4. It's a beautiful Spring day out there today. The weather forecast looks good for the next week too. I will hopefully have a bunch of new plants sprouting soon. I know my pumpkin plants that I started are looking really good in their bed. This will be a good weekend to do some yard work.
5. Man did I get red from working outside yesterday. Yes, I wore a hat and I wore sunglasses. I'll have to get some sunscreen since I've noticed that I have none in my place.
Okey dokey. There ya have it. Feel free to comment and/or wave a vigorous "Bonjour!!!" when you pass thru.


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This hat can be rolled up and put in the suitcase. It pops back to it's original state. Love, love, love this hat!
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I ordered this hat for a Red Hat chapter b'day celebration. The Hat Lady was out of her office when I placed the order, but when I told her I needed it pretty quickly, she expedited it!!
The hat itself is very nice and not too big for me for a change. I am very pleased with the entire process.


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The staff-level agreement that was concluded last Saturday between the Greek government and the Institutions will be presented for approval to Monday's Eurogroup. A political agreement for the disbursement of the next tranche will be concluded in the next Eurogroup in January, provided that all prerequisites are passed in time. The staff-level agreement for the third review was concluded within the timescale set by the Greek government.
The final text provides, among others, for a significant increase in social expenditure. The total fund for family allowances will reach 910 million euros, i.e. it will be increased by 260 million euros compared to this year. It was also agreed that in case a company bankrupts, the first to be compensated will be the employees and then the banks. The only issue pending is the Greek request to keep the low VAT rate in 32 islands of the Northeastern Aegean and the Dodecanese for one more year.
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Choice and Flexibility In Your Office
Do you struggle to keep your modern workforce engaged and happy at work? A key factor to keeping your Orlando office an enjoyable place to work is offering choice and flexibility to your staff. This translates to the overall design and layout of your office.
Providing Flexibility Matters
Mixed office design trends are popular due to their ability to increase productivity, improve health, and enhance happiness. What defines a mixed workplace design? The incorporation of convertible standing desks, multi-purpose area, and movable walls are all examples of a mixed office design trend.
Mixed workplaces allow companies to adopt the changing needs of employees by allowing them to reconfigure furniture to create an environment they feel comfortable working in. You can even incorporate architectural elements and technology that encourage a social and collaborative approach among team members.
Customizable Workspaces
Customizable workplaces are key. Companies can customize heat and lighting in certain workspaces. A customizable workplace design promotes comfort and reduces energy waste. If you are designing a customizable workspace, ask for input from your employees.
You want your employees to participate in the design process. They will feel more connected to their designated workspace if they are involved in the design process.
In return, this increases innovation, performance and satisfaction. For instance, you can have open workspaces, group meeting workspaces, relaxation rooms, and other places for your employees to visit. In short, you need to allow employees to add their own personal touch to their workplace. When they can make the workplace their own, they will feel more content while completing their daily tasks.
Dynamic Perspectives
As employer, one of your major tasks is to encourage your employees to maintain a good work and life balance. Not only that, but when they are at work, do not make them feel as if they are work. When they complain of back aches or inability to complete tasks on time due to how the office is setup, it will remind them of home. This may make them less productive.
To increase their productivity, why don't you offer them more options? You can suggest their work in the meeting room or hold a meeting in the cafeteria over food. You can also add ergonomically-friendly furniture in the office to make them feel at ease as they work.
Do you want to improve the design of your office space? The design team with years of experience in designing office spaces at Interior Contract Services can help you achieve your vision. Get in touch with us today and let us know how we can help you.


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Photo Caption: Chris W. Grevesen (standing), PhD, Dean, Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies, addresses incoming graduate students during Winter 2017 Orientation. Berkeley College now offers a combined BBA/MBA dual degree program that gives students the option to complete both degrees in four years.
Berkeley College is introducing a dual degree program that provides students with the option of completing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management within four years.
"Berkeley College is dedicated to providing students with a streamlined pathway to growth in dynamic professional careers," said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. "The program offerings at Berkeley College prepare our students for the demands of their chosen fields, while also promoting economic development."
Approved for on-site and online programs in New Jersey, the Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is available to students pursuing degrees in Accounting; Fashion Merchandising and Management; Financial Services; General Business; Health Services Management; International Business; Business Administration – Management; and Marketing Communications.
"The Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is an ideal way for high-performing students in our undergraduate business administration programs, both online and on-site, to complete both their Bachelor's and Master's degrees at an accelerated pace," said Chris Grevesen, Ph.D., Dean, Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies. "By taking two graduate courses as free electives in their senior year, BBA/MBA students enter the graduate program with advanced standing and realize a substantial tuition savings."
To be considered for this program, current Berkeley College undergraduates or transfer and prospective students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, be enrolled full-time or have the intention to study full-time, and successfully complete (with a B grade or better) six undergraduate courses that correspond to the MBA foundation requirement. Students must also complete all requirements for the MBA in Management degree in one calendar year. This includes completing two MBA core courses as undergraduate electives, and completing 30 MBA credits in the three semesters of their fourth calendar year of study.
The Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is part of Berkeley College's continuing efforts to provide advanced students a jumpstart into the workforce through higher education. In May 2016, the Berkeley College School of Health Studies began offering an accelerated program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees in less than three years. Berkeley College also has a Transfer Opportunity Program, offering scholarships to students who have earned an Associate's degree from a two-year public county/community college in the United States.
A leader in providing career-focused education since 1931, Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls more than 8,000 students – including more than 600 international students – in its Master, Baccalaureate, and Associate degree and Certificate programs. Students can study in more than 20 career fields. Berkeley College is comprised of the Larry L. Luing School of Business®, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Health Studies and the School of Liberal Arts. The School of Graduate Studies offers a Master of Business Administration degree in Management online and in Woodland Park, NJ.
Berkeley College has five New Jersey campuses – Dover, Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park. In New York there are three campuses – Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains. Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor's Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, both for the third consecutive year. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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As a Training magazine 2018 Training Top 125 winner, we are dedicated to training our associates and our partners in the latest in tile and stone product knowledge, manufacturing processes, and selling strategies. Emser Tile leads the way in customized, multi-tiered learning and development through our award-winning training program, Emser University.
Discover three key lessons learned in Emser University:
There is more to mortar and grout color than meets the eye.
Designed by Robert & Lisa Griffin
Mortar is an adhesive that binds tile or stone, while grout is a filler between tiles and can be considered in a design sense. Typically, white mortar is preferred when installing lighter stones and glass tiles, and gray mortar is used for darker stones and porcelain/ceramic tiles. Discoloration can occur, affecting your surface design, if dark mortar is used with lighter-toned stone or glass tile. Grout color is also important to consider. If installing a white porcelain tile with gray grout, use a gray mortar to prevent bleeding through on the finished grout. Similarly, white mortar is recommended for installing dark porcelain with white grout.
Tile product knowledge is ever-evolving.
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Today's tile looks are constantly evolving in shape, size, and aesthetic with the help of high-definition printing technology to ensure the newest looks. There is always something new to discover with tile products — whether it's technical attributes, applications, or trends. Explore blogs like DesignMilk for the latest in interior design trends.
Natural stone features inherent variation.
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Stone is a natural material featuring inherent variation in veining and color. Marble from five years ago could look different today. We encourage designers and partners to embrace the beauty in variability and to expect a range of appearances when choosing natural stone.


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It's the victims who deserve our total sympathy
Back in Old Testament times, Moses was approached en masse by almost all the people with him in the desert.
They complained that everyone felt that having 600 commandments to live by was way too tough and that Moses should go back up the mountain, talk to God and try and renegotiate a better deal.
Reluctantly, Moses agreed and back up the mountain he went.
After a rather long and nervous wait, the people see Moses coming back down the mountain and they go and meet him at the bottom.
Moses looks up at the huge crowd and says: "I've got good news, and I've got bad news."
The people all call out "tell us the good news!"
Moses replies: "I've managed to convince God to cut down the commandments to only 10."
The people cheer and dance for joy. They eventually calm down and ask Moses: "So, what's the bad news?"
Moses sheepishly looks up at the people and says: "Adultery is still in there."
A good Catholic woman with 10 children told me that joke, so I'm blaming her.
Have you ever noticed that the "thou shalt nots" in life usually come first?
When you visit someone's house for the first time you wait to be invited in, just in case the rule is thou shalt not enter until asked.
And once you've entered the house for the first time, you ask if you should take off your shoes, just in case the rule is thou shalt not wear shoes in the house.
Whenever an emcee welcomes guests at an event, he or she always tells the guests what they shall not do first (no smoking inside, no wine glasses outside) before guests can get down to the more enjoyable freedoms of what they can do.
The thou shalt nots definitely come first in dating and romance, but we'll leave that for today.
Now, if you love someone, you'll keep their thou shalt nots. If you don't, then you won't.
You don't need a religious bone in your body to believe that one of life's most obvious commandments or rules is that you do not kill people.
One would think that this does not need saying. And yet, it appears it does.
Last week, when a Brisbane man murdered his wife and three children by pouring petrol on them and setting them on fire, I was surprised and saddened that even part of some people's sympathies would go with him and not totally with the wife and children. This is not the first time a man has taken the lives of his family under the guise of love and some people have sympathised with him.
In a time when some call disagreeing with someone's views a hate crime, it is confusing that anyone would call killing a family member "love". There is no future other than tragedy if we start sympathising with people who do horrible things to their loved ones because they were sad. And to say they did it for love seems a form of blasphemy.
Consider also that the daughter of jailed wife killer Borce Ristevski recently stated: "I have no doubt in my mind that my dad loves my mum."
In a time when some call disagreeing with someone's views a hate crime, it is confusing that anyone would call killing a family member "love".
There is no future other than tragedy if we start sympathising with people who do horrible things to their loved ones because they were sad. And to say they did it for love seems a form of blasphemy.
Back in the day, I was scandalised when I first heard that Mother Teresa suffered from depression most of the time. I wondered to myself, if Mother Teresa really loved these people wouldn't helping them make her feel happy?
Today when I muse on her struggles, it is inspirational and educational.
It's a reminder that love is not about how you feel so much as it is about how the one you love feels. Not our comfort, but theirs.
If you love someone you will try and make them feel happy.
But if you are only worried about how you feel, then perhaps it is yourself that you love and not them.
Self-love is fine, but not if it results in the misery of those around you.
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Malcolm Paul in an internationally acclaimed board-certified plastic surgeon with almost 40 years experience in facial plastic surgery. Based in Newport Beach, California, Dr Paul is recognised across there United States for his excellence and skill in creating stunning, natural results to the extent that he has been included in lists such as Best Doctors in America, Orange County Top Doctors, and U.S. Guide to Top Doctors. Dr Paul opened his Newport practice in 1975. He has taught surgery at all levels during his post as Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of California at Irvine, which he has held since 2008. Also at UC Irvine, he is the Co-Director of the Aesthetic Surgery Resident Program. Dr Paul is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is widely published in journals and textbooks and his superior knowledge in the field is also reflected in the vast number of senior and directorial roles in the Unites States' surgical arena: Dr Paul is former President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Traveling Professor, the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery (1998-2000), Past President, California Society of Plastic Surgeons (1999-2000) and Trustee, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (1999-2000).


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In part 1 I introduced you to basic SOAP consumption in ColdFusion. Let's see where things go from there.
The task at hand was to integrate our system with a third-party site. I authenticate users locally, request a token from the third-party site that allows the user to access said site, and then redirect the user to that site with the token passed on the URL.
But how does the third-party site know to trust my requests and not the requests from other people? After all you don't want people forging requests to access the third-party site as some other user. The solution for this third-party site is client certificates. A client certificate is either issued by the third-party site or you provide your public certificate to the third-party site and the third-party's site is configured to trust the certificate. SOAP requests are then made over SSL using this certificate to confirm your identity and to encrypt the channel.
Starting with ColdFusion 8 CFHTTP accepts two parameters to afford the use of client certs, clientCert and clientCertPassword. The clientCert parameter points to a PKCS12 formatted file containing your public and private keys and, possibly, the certificate chain from the root certificate authority (such as VeriSign or Thawte) down to whoever issued your client certificate. The clientCertPassword parameter contains the password with which the PKCS12 file is encrypted.
A note to ColdFusion developers:
The PKCS12 must be encrypted with a password! For whatever reason (I believe a limitation in the underlying java.security.KeyStore object) your cert must have a password. This is never explicitly stated in the ColdFusion 8 documentation.
I obtained my client certificate and set out to start writing code to talk with this third-party.
The first problem I encountered was I would not be able to use the CreateObject() method covered in part 1. The reason being that there was no way to provide my client certificate to the object. So it's back to the CFHTTP method.
The second problem I encountered had nothing to do with ColdFusion and everything to do with the documentation provided by the third-party. Turns out the header for the SOAP request changed considerably during development. I had been given some early development documents that did not reflect the current header structure. Once I realized the problem and obtained the current documentation I was able to correctly construct my SOAP request's envelope header and…
I got another error.
But this time it wasn't a normal SOAP request error. The CFHTTP object's filecontent value contained nothing more than "Connection failure". But the HTTP status code was 200, which indicates a successful request. Previous SOAP request errors would return a 403 status code. This was odd.
In searching the Adobe forums and the internet in general I found sparse comments about possible problems with CFHTTP handling SSLv3 sessions, although there wasn't any sort of official comment or response to the few reports of this problem. I loaded up the developer edition of ColdFusion 9 on my own computer to see if perhaps this problem had been resolved with the latest copy of ColdFusion. It had not.
To confirm this as a problem with ColdFusion and not my client cert, or my SOAP request, I installed Apache and PHP locally and ran the equivalent PHP code. The PHP code worked perfectly. I started trying to do as much comparison between the two platforms as I could. I event went so far as to run a packet capture on the PHP and CF requests (pointing them at a dummy, local page that wasn't encrypted so I could see the requests) and compared them to make sure everything was the same, which they were.
Eventually I found a post online that mentioned CFHTTP wasn't up to the job, but a third-party custom tag written in C++ did work just fine. That custom tag is CFX_HTTP5. I downloaded a demo copy and installed it locally. How CFX_HTTP5 handles client certs is different from CFHTTP. Rather than simply pointing the tag at the client cert, I had to install the client cert into the Windows certificate store and then point the tag at the store. There is a bit of work involved with it, although nothing too difficult and it's all covered in the CFX_HTTP5 documentation.
Once I had the tag and the certificate imported into the local Windows certificate store, I rewrote the CFHTTP call using CFX_HTTP5 and it worked! The SOAP envelope was the same, the headers were the same, the only difference between the two was the logic underlying the tags.
Something is broken with CFHTTP and it can't be used to do some operations using client certificates. But at least there is an alternative.
However I didn't like the alternative.
First, it's a Windows-only solution. We're out of luck if we're running ColdFusion on a Linux machine.
Secondly, the client cert must be stored in a place that the ColdFusion process has permissions to access, and it is accessed without needing to know the client cert password. The result is that any person with permission to create CFM scripts that are executed under this process could authenticate against this third-party web site. In a shared hosting environment this can create a serious security issue. The only solution is to separate the process, but that probably means a separate server and a new OS license and hardware costs. If that option isn't available you have some problems. You might register the CFX with a name that contains random characters and hope none of the users in the shared environment know how to enumerate registered custom tags. I'm not sure if that is possible, but I'm willing to bet it is.
Long story short, I don't like the CFX_HTTP5 solution.


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A Summary of the 4th International Workshop on Recovering 6D Object Pose
European Conference on Computer Vision Workshops (ECCVW) 2018, Munich
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T. Hodaň, Reflection Detection and Removal from Image Sequences - Master's thesis, 2013, supervised by Robby T. Tan (Utrecht University) and Adam Herout (Brno University of Technology)
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Ten months after their re-launch, Platforms are communicating with thousands online and connecting CSOs to much-needed technical assistance
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text: Greetings, Here is my brief introduction email. My name is William. I first started playing with linux back in the mid 90s on my old trusty Amiga. I have been using linux ever since. I have been a System Administrator since the mid 90s administrating various BSD distros, Linux distros and Solaris. I look forward to contribute to the Fedora Project. Bill IRC: warcand irc.freenode.net gtalk: warcand at gmail.com


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So, before I even get into this post, I'm going to just let you know where my inspiration came from; Jas from It's Simply Me Jasmine did a post like this a while ago, and then I saw Smiling Dreamer write this post which was also inspired by Jas' post and so I thought I'd also give it a go. I think that sharing your writing process is such a great idea, because everyone's style and method is really different. I love it, because it shows the diversity throughout everyone's blog!
So, when do I write?
I don't exactly have a tonne of free time during the week, or at least when I'm at school I don't. This is down to the homework I get given (which is way too much for me to even think about) and also my total and utter exhaustion after a day at school; I just want to come home and curl up in bed without having to think about anything!
So, that leaves me with the weekend and school holidays for writing. And, while my weekends are sometimes busy, I often find myself with time to spare to write blog posts. However, as is clearly evident by my recent activity on my blog, it is during the school holidays that I am able to write a lot!
Where do I get my inspiration?
Before I actually start writing, I'll always plan and think about what I'm going to write about. This comes from various sources: throughout the week, if I have any good ideas they go into notes on my phone, or into the tiny notebook filled with post ideas that I keep in my bedside table. I use pinterest a lot, as lots of things on there inspire me to write, from seeing other people's posts or just simply looking at a nice picture, I can think of something to write about. Sometimes, I'll have the post already planned, for example if it's a PR post, a collab or a series I'm doing. However, most of the time I don't so I can often be found on the hunt for inspiration!
Where am I writing?
When I'm writing, you always find me somewhere comfortable. I never write at my desk, because that is reserved for things like homework, and other hell inducing activities. I usually write from my bed, or sometimes on the living room sofa but usually not because it can be distracting!
And when I start writing?
I'll usually start writing at around 1pm on a Saturday, and finish at approximately 2am the following morning. I know! I must be so tired! But not really, I sleep in for ages and generally have pretty good stamina. This really long timeframe is only because I take huge breaks in and amongst. I usually finish the bare bones of a post in around an hour, two hours tops. But then there are so many other things to consider! With this hard work done, I reward myself with about a five-hour break. When I get back to my draft, I will re read it to refresh my memory and correct any obvious mistakes. Then I move on to pictures!
So, it's quite clear to me that I'm not the best at photography in the blogosphere, but I do try to take a decent picture and I am still learning. Mostly, I'll use my Iphone 6 camera, but on occasion when I really want to push the boat out, I use my Canon EOS1200 to take a picture. However, I am really bad at using this although I would love to learn! I'll then edit whatever pictures I took, usually using an editing software on my computer or if I'm doing it on my phone, then I use VSCO and the built-in editing stuff in the photos app.
Edit, Edit, Edit!
So, now is where the real magic happens. I guess, but kinda not – you probably don't even notice, but if this didn't happen then you probably wouldn't be reading! I first click on the very nifty little spell check button on the top bar of my post, and voila, pretty much everywhere are colourful lines filled with mistakes and errors that I need to fix. They're usually things I have mis-typed, and pretty simple to fix, and sometimes its grammatical errors. I'm so glad for this feature, otherwise I know there would be things that my naked eye couldn't spot and some god awful grammatical error would haunt the post for the rest of its existence. Even so, I go through and critique every line afterwards, checking for spelling mistakes, grammar issues and just seeing if everything makes sense. If I think something needs taking out or replacing, then I'll do that, and just the same if I think things need to be added in.
Now, I don't know about you (honestly, I don't know if you even write blog posts, and if you don't then this will make pretty much zero percent sense!), but when I'm reading my posts to myself, I sometimes read some words more expressed than others (in my head, of course, I'm not some crazy person who reads her blog posts out loud!). By this, I mean they deserve to be in italics, or, what I prefer to do, is put the word in bold. I just feel like by putting it in bold, it gives it more of an impact in the sentence and makes it stand out more – I sound like I'm writing some weird english language essay and this truly is giving me like flash backs to my year 10 mocks, which was a bad time for me *shudders*. So yeah, my editing is more me making the post look more attractive and making it seem more readable!
Tags and Categories!
I usually keep categories to a minimum, two or three that really fit the post is something I find works for me, but tags, that is a different question altogether. I add as many tags as humanly possible – well, nearly! I never forget to tag a post, because, well, I like describing my posts and tags help people find your post and it brings in more readers – what's not to like? I have tags for everything, and I never fail to find ones to fit the post.
How do I choose my featured image?
Well, it depends! If my post has lots of images in, for example it's a review or a haul, then I would probably go through all the pictures I took and find the most attractive one, and then that would be given the place of featured image. There are usually a few criteria I go by: it needs to be well-lit, it almost always needs to be a flatlay and it needs to be eye-catching. However, if, like this post I'm not using a lot of images, because it's more of a chatty post, then I'll use some editing software like Picmonkey or Canva to create a nice looking featured image. All the images on my blog are pinnable (which means you can pin them to your pinterest boards, and you totally should!) and so I always try aim to have ones which are quite attractive looking or if I create any graphics I always want them to be professional looking so that people might want to pin them!
So, after a final check, what do I do – schedule or post right away?
I schedule! I always have posts scheduled to go up, because I'm 'supposed' to stick to a posting schedule: Wednesdays and Saturdays. But guess what, it's well established by many that I'm not very good at that, so I kind of just try stick to it but do whatever I want mostly. My posts always go up at 6PM GMT because I find that people are out of school and work and I seem to get the most traffic around that time, so I figured it's a great time to post at. I usually have posts lined up in my scheduled section, ready to be posted!
And when the post is up?
When the post is up on my blog, I usually head over to twitter to share it, using blogger promoting accounts and hashtags. I'm always active on twitter, especially after a blog post is up! I then just go about my business, with my phone by my side so that I can reply to anyones comments instantly! I always love getting comments and interacting with people on my posts. I write on my laptop, but very rarely do I read blogs or interact with bloggers on there; it's almost always on my phone – the WordPress app is so easy for that!
Thank you so much for reading this, I really hope you enjoyed it and got to know who's behind all of the weirdly rubbish stuff on the blog! Make sure to check out Jas' blog, as she was the one who inspired me with her post. Would you ever write a post like this – have you? If so, leave me your link and I'd love to read it!


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The title warned you…suspend all judgment before proceeding.
Tonight or tomorrow morning, gosh, it's such a toss up which one it is… Well either way you like, at o'dark The Boy and I will begin our 1,150 mile journey to return him to college…in a truck…with all his junk…and we're driving straight through. Oh my gumdrops, what is wrong with me for agreeing to this? The only thing crazier is leaving The Man home with Boy Two and four dogs. Should I dread more the leaving or the returning more?
The Boy is distressing me. He's going back to college and that's good {I declare it very good}. He's moving into a house with eight other boys and that's
okay. No, it's not; it's terrifying. Who is going to check the door at night to make sure it's locked? The oven off? The girls gone? I want answers. My neuroticism demands them! According to him they don't need a vacuum cleaner. WHAT? "We don't need it. We plan on keeping everything clean." This logic doesn't compute with his SAT score. But he's got his golf clubs and video games. {He also thought it perfectly acceptable to take the wires from our T.V. for his new set up…so not okay, especially on the opening night of the NFL season.} Glad we've got an understanding of what it looks like to live on our own. I am so proud of the life skills with which we have equipped him. I just can't imagine or won't allow myself to imagine what that house is going to look like. I'm guessing it's going to look like his bedroom times infinity. I need to sit down; I'm dizzy.
As I type this, The Boy is trying to teach the Basset Hound to dance with him. Dear World, I am sorry for what we have unleashed upon you. Life skills: Never underestimate them.
In a weak parenting moment, I agreed to let Boy Two go to Hollywood on Wednesday night with a friend to see The Book of Mormon. Such a bad mom moment. {Please forgive me.} This explains so much in the previous paragraph. I tried to unpack the musical with him the next morning and he said, "At least they weren't laughing at us." Oh yeah, it's always funny when the laugh is at someone else's expense. Don't worry, son, just wait until the political frenzy is done with this election season and there will be plenty of giggling fingers pointing our direction.
Boy Two finished his first week of the new school. Yesterday after school, he answered my question "How was school?" with "It was amazing." He's not really going to school, is he? That is the most startling answer I've received in all of his twelve years of school.
Did anyone clarify with Bill Clinton before the convention that he is not the one running for president this time around? His 48 minute speech even had me confused for a minute. I quote: "I want to nominate a man who is cool on the outside but burns for America on the inside." Cool? Really, cool? What is this? An election for the Middle School Student Body President? I find that a weird descriptive, but certainly no weirder than the whole removal of God from the platform, "voting" God back in {although I was listening, it didn't sound like the 'ayes' had it}, restoring Jerusalem, yada, yada, yada. Although it's reported that Obama was personally responsible for the reinstatement {and outcome of "vote"}, so I guess the Christians and the Jews will find him cooler. Seems logical to me.
Yes, I listened to Obama's speech. I'll limit my comment to one thing: Celebrating Osama bin Laden's death is still as unsettling today as it was when the first reports began to circulate. My fellow citizens, we are better than this. Literally. {Had to give a prop to Biden.} Yes, Mr. President, Lincoln was right–we should all be driven to our knees because there is nowhere else to go.
This trip up north reminds me that a year ago this time my mom was having surgery to address massive cancer. We were so worried about how she would handle the surgery and yet within several hours she was walking the hallways and asking for a steak dinner. {This confirms that I do not have normal origins…because you all thought I did? Who asks for a steak after radical surgery?} Only a couple months later she would be declared cancer-free and a year has not lessoned my amazement. We pray for God to heal…and then lose our socks in sheer surprise when it happens.
I don't have any empirical evidence, but I'm pretty sure that when Paul says in Romans, "In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words" that those groanings actually sound like a cello. Yes, I think the Holy Spirit sounds like a cello. Listen to All Sons and Daughters Your Glory and try to disagree with me. See? I told you so.
I'm glad summer is done. Our family has exceeded the allowable limit of dirty beach towels. I'm ready for the cool, quiet evenings. Candles. Getting back into the Word with my women friends. Wearing a sweater. Soup. Football. {Go Huskies! Go Seahawks! But what the heck? I'm so excited about Peyton being a Bronco. I might be having an identity crisis. Or early dementia? Send help!}
This fall we are looking forward to harvesting a watermelon or two. Seriously. The Man thought it would be cool to plant watermelon on July 4th. Currently we have two fruits–each about 3 inches in diameter. So eat your heart out. While you are busy stuffing your turkey, we'll be carving our Thanksgiving watermelon. Don't try to understand it, just love us–clearly there's some logic shortage in the family lines. It's how we roll.
What's on your mind? Give yourself permission to speak freely and unscripted. The people who love you, still will and the people who don't…who cares?! {I know, I know…we care, but let it go for today…we can't make people like us, but we have been given the grace to walk with our heads held high in the confidence that God is wild about us and is making us into something more beautiful than our haters give us credit for.} Go on…express yourself! Enjoy the invitation to walk and talk filter free…even if it is only for a day.


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Patching Missteps Are Not an Excuse to Blame Victims of Ransomware Attacks
"It's their own fault. They wouldn't have been hit if they'd kept up with their patches and updates."
How many times did we hear this line in the wake of WannaCry, Petya and virtually every other cyber attack that has exploited known vulnerabilities in recent years? To hear the Monday-morning quarterbacks talk, you'd think data security teams the world over were either lazy, unknowledgeable or both if they fell victim to one of these massively successful cybercriminal ventures.
While it's true that some of this year's major ransomware attacks could have been avoided with timely patching, blaming the victim is naive.
For mid-sized and larger organizations with an average IT department, patching is not an easy feat – it's challenging, time-consuming and rife with issues.
The Scale Issue
It may be relatively easy to keep up with one or two software and OS updates when you're working with a personal computer and a handful of applications. However, for IT teams responsible for updating thousands of systems, the number of patches needed per month is not one or two. It could be over 100!
Read the entire article here, Patching Missteps Are Not an Excuse to Blame Victims of Ransomware Attacks
Via the fine folks at Dell