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Peacock takes Wednesday
Except for the first hour, it was pretty much NBC's night Wednesday night.
From 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., with The West Wing and Law & Order, the
network commanded almost double the household share of the nearest competitors.
Among adults 18 through 49, West Wing drew nearly double the shares of CBS
(for Amazing Race II) and Fox (Bernie Mac) and even more compared
with ABC (The Drew Carey Show and a 20/20 special).
The 8 p.m. hour was far more competitive.
CBS' 60 Minutes II won the household race.
ABC was first from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with adults 18 through 49 with My Wife
and Kids, while Ed on NBC and Fox's That 70s Show (a repeat)
tied for second.
At 8:30 p.m., Ed won the demo race and ABC's According to
Jim was second, followed closely by Fox's Grounded for Life.
For the night, the household numbers: NBC 10/16, ABC 6.3/10, CBS 6.2/10 and
Fox 4.9/8.
The 18-through-49 averages: NBC 5.7/15; ABC and Fox, 3.5/9; CBS 3.2/8.
The total-viewer tallies: NBC 15.2 million, CBS 9.4 million, ABC 9.3
million and Fox 8 million.
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PHOENIX – Lotame, the big DMP (data management platform) is powering premium video distribution for publishers, explains Andy Monfried, founder and CEO, in this interview with Beet.TV He explains how Lotame works with video ad company SpotXchange by bringing deep, actionable data to the company's programmatic operation.
Monfried also talks about the growth of the company along different business lines.
We spoke with him at the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting.
Beet.TV's coverage of the event was sponsored by SpotXchange. You can find more videos from the event here.


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The Stanford men's basketball team, behind Reid Travis' third double-double of the season, led for the majority of the game against Miami, but a late surge lifted the Hurricanes past the Cardinal, 67-53, Thursday in the Advocare Invitational at HP Field House in Orlando.
Travis, who collected six rebounds by halftime, finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double in the Cardinal's five games this season. Fellow junior Dorian Pickens led Stanford with 15 points.
Stanford (4-1) led by as many as eight early in the second half (33-25), however, the Hurricanes (4-0) stormed back with an 8-0 run to tie it up.
Stanford and Miami traded the lead over the next couple minutes before the Hurricanes took the lead for good, 48-45, with 9:20 to play.
The Cardinal cut Miami's lead to four (56-52) with 3:41 remaining, but the Hurricanes scored 11 of the final 12 points of the game to take the victory.
The Hurricanes outscored the Cardinal, 44-26, in the second half, which proved to be the difference.
Miami's Ja'Quan Newton (20) and Anthony Lawrence (18) combined to score 38 of the Hurricanes' 67 points in the win.
Stanford used a 12-2 run midway through the first half to surge out a seven-point lead (16-9) in the opening period and held it for most of the first 20 minutes.
Miami came back with a run of its own to tie it at 23-23 with 2:36 to play, but the Cardinal responded with the final four points of the half to take a four-point lead into the break.
Grant Verhoeven scored seven points in 12 minutes.
The Cardinal have led at the half in every game this season.
Stanford moves on to face Indiana State on Friday at 10 a.m. in its next game in the Advocare Invitational. The Sycamores dropped a 73-71 decision to Iowa State in the tournament's first game of the day.


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I feel like it is important to be a little cautious throwing the label of 'Nimbyism' around as some measure of it is perfectly natural. We would all prefer that necessary changes and developments required to meet the needs of our growing society, came at no cost to us personally.
So I get that everyone has a right to object when proposals may impact them. But sometimes you have to be willing to give up a little bit for something that will mean a lot more to others. I don't think it is unreasonable that we ask people to show a little empathy for others in these circumstances.
The vociferous and hysterical protestations to the new surf club development at Kingston beach was a good example of this. From everything I could see, this would have been a really positive development for the area, and would have provided assistance to the Kingborough Surf Lifesaving Club who volunteer a huge amount of time over the summer months. While I don't think the protest movement actually had a lot of support, the Kingborough Council rejected the final proposal recently, after spending a lot of its ratepayers' money actually supporting it. It certainly won't surprise me if that land ends up being sold and used for new residential property and the community loses access to the aging toilet block that was there.
Similarly, the reported local community outrage that met a proposal to build an aged care home in Bellerive seemed a little hard to reconcile. Our state has a chronic need for aged care facilities and the Bellerive/Howrah parklands are an extensive area of space that could easily accommodate a new facility without losing its utility as a recreation area.
The argument, "I liked it better how it was," ignores the fact that the world changes and sometimes we have to make unwanted changes to adapt as best we can. Changes to populations, climate, international security and our economy may all impose some measure of unwanted change upon us in the future. By all means stand up against injustice and stupidity, but have the self-awareness to know when you are being a selfish jerk too.
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Manufacturers Notice of Registration - 2002
[Federal Register: January 29, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 19)] [Notices] [Page 4286-4287] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29ja02-88]
Drug Enforcement Administration
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration
By notice dated June 19, 2001, and published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2001 (66 FR 35269), the National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject, University of Mississippi, 135 Coy Walker Complex, University, Mississippi 38677, made application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the controlled substance listed below:
|Marihuana (7360)
|Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370)
The firm will cultivate marihuana for the National Institute of Drug Abuse for research approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code, Section 823(a) and determined that the registration of National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject to manufacture the listed controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. This investigation included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history.
Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823 and 28 CFR 0.100 and 0.104, the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, hereby orders that the application submitted by the above firm for registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed above is granted.
Dated: January 16, 2002.
Laura M. Nagel,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 02-2082 Filed 1-28-02; 8:45 am]
NOTICE: This is an unofficial version. An official version of this publication may be obtained directly from the Government Publishing Office (GPO).


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Infinity Warps: Iron Hammer #1
Writer: Al Ewing
Artist: Ramon Rosanas
Colorist: Jason Keith
Letterer: VC's Cory Petit
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Review by Cameron Kieffer
We're smack-dab in the midst of Marvel's latest event series, Infinity Wars, which of course means there's a veritable onslaught (see what I did there?) of tie-ins. As a result of Gamora's actions in the main series, the universe has become an amalgam of itself, creating all-new, all-different versions of familiar characters. Not unlike the appropriately-named Amalgam Universe that saw hybrids of Marvel and DC characters, the Marvel Universe now consists of similar heroes and villains taking on traits and identities of one another.
Iron Hammer #1 introduces us to Sigurd Stark, a man who has become rich and famous with his knowledge of technology but has no memory of his life beyond the last few years. Following an attack, Stark is near death and forced into servitude with Eitri, the Dwarf (yes, Peter Dinklage from Infinity War) and well, if you've seen the first Iron Hammer movie, you can probably guess what happens next. To say much more would veer into spoiler territory, but suffice to say, the Iron Hammer is a force to be reckoned with.
Writer Al Ewing takes the now-famous Iron Man origin and incorporates themes and characters right out of Thor's mythology to create something new, yet familiar. The world here is strange, with mortals seemingly sharing the land with Dark Elves, dwarves, and Odin-knows what else. Despite its predictability, the story is an entertaining one, and there are a couple of twists involving other character hybrids that promise to keep things interesting, for both the reader and our newest superhero.
While I'm a big fan of Ewing's work, this was somewhat of a challenging read at first. I very much enjoy the writer's voice in books like The Ultimates and Loki: Agent of Asgard, but this was a very different animal, and it wasn't until about half-way through that I realized why. While it's likely apparent from the very first page, Ewing is paying homage to the Golden Age with his frequent use of captions, the enthusiastic narration, and melodramatic dialogue. It's actually a clever idea that would have worked far better with a different artist. Ramon Rosanas does excellent work, don't get me wrong, but his distinctly modern approach contrasts with the somewhat cheesier nature of the writing. An artist with a more classic style, such as Alan Davis, or Walter Simonson, may have been a better fit to match the tone, but it's a minor quibble.
Rosanas' art is very atmospheric and really quite beautiful, made even more so with Jason Keith's colors. The setting is a dark oasis of ice and snow and every page, every panel both looks and feels cold. This is a gorgeous book by all accounts; I just think there may have been an opportunity to mesh the art with the story a little differently. The design of the Iron Hammer armor also leaves a lot to be desired. It's not much of a departure from any other of Stark Proper's armor, but the hammer itself is a nice touch. Regardless, this is a very attractive book, and the villain reveal is enough to want to see what happens next.
The Verdict: Check it out!
I'm hesitant to recommend buying any Marvel books that only promise to last two issues, but there's a lot of potential with this first issue and still plenty of mysteries to uncover before the end. The script is very much a throwback to the classic Marvel age of storytelling and it's clear Ewing is having a lot of fun with this tone. Time will tell if any other Infinity Warps stories match this particular book's quality.


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The challenge at d'Verse Poets is to write about time. The challenge at Real Toads is to write a poem using nonsensical words. I might have started in a manner for a child, but it might have morphed into something different.
The old lalamilty clock
announced to all:
The birthing time is here!
A new baby has arrived!
The family gathered in glee
singing a rhambangle celebration:
A baby boy! A baby boy!
Oh, the most snarfdiffanous joy!
Time marches on, never ending
and the old lalamilty clock sings:
Another year passes by
to celebrate our bundle of joy!
Each year's celebration grows
more rhambanglous than before:
A grown man with family,
friends and his own kids.
The old lalamilty clock
never ends its nolorious tick tock:
Another year! Another year!
Who's left to celebrate?
The old lalamilty clock
lets out a palatinious sigh:
No more! No more!
Our baby bundle of joy!


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Camping Holidays in Picardy
Chantilly Races
If you are a lover of all things equine then Chantilly is the place to go (50 Km north of Paris). The Hippodrome de Chantilly hosts two of France's classic horse races - the Prix du Jockey Club and the Prix de Diane Longines every year in June. But if you don't fancy a flutter then you can always visit the local horse museum, 'La Musée Vivant du Cheval', which offers demonstrations three times per day.


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Several years ago we converted a 2004 Chevy Express passenger van into a camper that we used for several USA road trips. Had to sell it to move to New Zealand in 2011, but when we get back to the USA in May 2012 we'll do it again. We will update our information here at that time.
Photography, PhotoShop, intermediate computer skills, hiking, backpacking.
Southwest USA, Northeast USA.


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Figure 1: Air compressor unit at Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. in IIE Haridwar
Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. achieves cost reduction through the implementation of no-cost energy efficiency measures
Summary of the success
Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. is an ayurvedic soap manufacturer in SIIDCUL's Integrated Industrial Estate (IIE) in Haridwar who took initiative to make its operations more sustainable by targeting their energy efficiency. The energy saving could be realised after the assessment of current resource usage and the subsequent implementation of several no-cost measures. Besides helping the environment, Cholayil achieved significant cost savings as well through the implementation of those measures.
A consortium of experts in the field of resource, energy and water efficiency in industrial processes, led by the German consultancy, adelphi, visited 50 companies to undertake rapid assessments of their production facilities. Companies interested in increasing their resource efficiency and reducing the pollution caused by their production were selected for a more detailed assessment, given that potential for successful implementation of efficiency measures existed. Cholayil Pvt. Ltd was one of those companies selected for a detailed assessment. Whilst the detailing of measures is currently still ongoing, significant energy and, hence, electricity cost savings have already been realised through the implementation of simple, no-cost operational changes in the production processes.
About the problem
The Ganga River provides a livelihood to more than 500 million people. It is the source of drinking water as well as many economic and agricultural activities. The river and its surroundings are habitats for many plant and animal species. Last but not least, Ganga has tremendous cultural and religious significance. Despite numerous rejuvenation efforts over the past 30 years, environmental pressure on Ganga has not reduced – but rather – increased.
IIE Haridwar is an industrial estate located in the catchment area of river Ganga spreading over an area of 2,038 acres. It comprises of 15 sectors of which 12 are occupied by more than 550 industrial units, mainly pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronics, packaging, food production, metal processing, plastic and rubber moulding, and cosmetics. In total, there are 473 operational units in the estate generating industrial and domestic wastewater. The effluent streams are collected and are treated at the industrial estate's Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP).
Several of the companies assessed under the SEIP face difficulties in meeting the inlet norms of the CETP due to ineffectually operating ETPs. Pollution parameters, such as COD levels, or the wastewater volume discharged overall exceed the permissible ceiling. Accordingly, companies are frequently charged with fines by the CETP. The operation of the CETP, in return, is hampered by incoming wastewater that does not meet its requirements in terms of quantity and quality.
Actions initiated
To systematically improve the situation, IIE Haridwar was included as a project site under the "Sustainable and Environment-friendly Industrial Production (SEIP)" project of the Indo-German technical cooperation. Jointly with SIIDCUL, a public agency owning the industrial estate, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been implementing the SEIP Project since 2016.
Under SEIP, a German consultancy was hired to audit and assess the potential of environmental improvements in companies directly. On the one hand, end-of-pipe solutions, i.e. an improvement in the treatment of wastewater and waste are being considered. The main focus, however, lies on increasing resource, water, and energy efficiency in the companies' processes since tackling pollution at the source is generally a more economical solution. The objective is to reduce environmental impacts of industrial operations at the same time as operating and/or waste disposal/treatment costs.
The approach is to target technological modifications, changes in applied techniques, and process optimisations. The latter two usually do not require large investments, but rather entail changes in the conduction of production steps, a change of input materials, or the training of workers. These measures tend to build the trust of companies in the viability of efficiency measures and lay the basis for larger interventions requiring substantial investments.
Energy savings
Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. is an ayurvedic soap manufacturer with a workforce of 200 people and an annual turnover of roughly 170 crores INR. Cholayil welcomed the idea to work on sustainable solutions with the team of consultants.
During their visit to the company, the consultants identified opportunities in the plant to realize energy savings. In the packing unit of the company, conveyor motors were observed to run idle, e.g. when operators were taking breaks, and it was hence, suggested to turn the motors off during the time that they were not required. Further, the reduction of leaks in the air compressor system was suggested. Before the intervention of the consultants, the leaks had not been identified due to a lack of monitoring equipment at the plant.
The consultants also trained a team of workers at Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. on how to identify leaks and how to carry out leak tests on their own. Besides installing technical skills, this measure is believed to generate more ownership and interest regarding energy efficiency measures amongst the workforce. The conduction of a compressed air leak test has further been made a regular part of the plant's maintenance schedule in order to increase the sustainability of the measure.
Problems identified
2 h of idle operation of conveyors for packing, each powered by motors of 0.37 kW.
Connection of conveyor motor with the control panel of the packing machine. Now, conveyor motors stop as soon as the packing machine is turned off.
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Estimated energy savings of 1,287 kWh/yr.
22% of compressed air line leaks. Two compressors each with 11.25 kW motors operated for 8h/day.
Covering of identified leaks in air compressor system reducing the leakages to 5%.
|No cost
Saving of estimated 12,006 kWh/yr.
Total costs:
No cost
Total savings:
Estimated savings of 82,000 INR per year
Estimated payback period:
0 months
Environmental benefits
Economic benefits
Electricity cost savings of INR 82,000 INR per year
Reduction of electricity consumption by 13,293kWh per year
The success – The benefits!!
In total, the implemented measures led to a reduction of electricity consumption by 13,293 kWh annually translating into an annual cost savings of about INR 82,000. These savings are especially remarkable, as they were achieved through simple low or, in case of purely operational adjustments, no-cost measures.
Training of company staff on how to identify leaks and how to carry out leak tests on their own will further generate increased interest in energy efficiency measures. Also, making tests such as a compressed air leak test part of regular maintenance routines will, in turn, increase the sustainability of efficiency measures.
Despite the openness of Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. towards environmental improvements in their operation, there was a general lack of knowledge and awareness regarding saving potentials through more efficient production processes before the intervention. Measurement and detection devices, as well as no knowledge of techniques to conduct tests to determine energy consumption and losses, were not available. The fact that cleaner production is not merely a good deed for the environment but also helps to increase operational efficiency, leading to cost-savings and increased competitiveness is being vividly demonstrated by the implementation of these simple yet effective changes, further contributing to a change in perception regarding environmentally-friendly production, paving the way for further, more large-scale, interventions.
"We have significantly benefited while working with Stenum Asia and GIZ under the SEIP Project. The activities produced good impact on energy savings at our factory. It is a great initiative by GIZ and the allied consultancy team who are taking keen interest with the companies to move towards a cleaner environment"
Mr. Arun Thekkedath, Factory Manager, Cholayil Pvt. Ltd.
"It has been a fantastic journey of moving towards an Energy Efficient and Cleaner Resource production with the guidance and consultancy of Stenum Asia and GIZ. We have majorly worked on energy saving through small, but effective steps or improvements. These kinds of projects are really appreciable since they ensure the involvement of people and make aware about good practices and solutions to ensure environment-friendly production".
Mr. Bhuwan Sharma, Quality Manager, Cholayil Pvt. Ltd.


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Frankfurt / Berlin / Accra, 22 March 2018 – German crowdinvestors have shown their support for Ghanaian entrepreneurship after a project to power the Impact Hub in Accra was financed in record time on the ecoligo.investments platform. The financing volume of €14,000 was raised by in just 11 hours by private investors, who will receive 5.50 % interest over a period of 7 years. The project will see the Hub, which fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana's capital, become the first business in the West African country to benefit from ARE Member ecoligo's fully financed solar-as-a-service solution. The solar plus storage system will provide reliable, affordable energy to the Hub and its entrepreneurs.
The roof-mounted solar panel array has a capacity of 8.8 kWp and is supported by an energy storage unit from the German manufacturer Hoppecke, which ensures a stable energy supply for the Impact Hub Accra even during the power cuts that often halt business activities in Ghana. With reliable access to internet, technology and a comfortable working space, entrepreneurs at the Hub can focus on developing their ideas and businesses. The Impact Hub Accra is a non-profit organisation and is part of a network of 95 other Hubs worldwide, which supports start-ups and entrepreneurs with working space, coaching and networking.
The solar plus battery system can generate 13.5 MWh of electricity per year and covers around 90% of the Hub's electricity needs with the rest coming from the national grid; not only lowering their energy costs but also saving 6 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year and eliminating the need for a backup diesel generator. For the business, using clean energy is about more than just cost savings: sustainability is at the core of the Impact Hub Accra's ethos. By powering their own operations with solar, the Hub can demonstrate the feasibility of renewable energy technologies to its entrepreneurs.
ecoligo's Ghana office is also located in the Impact Hub Accra, making it an ideal location to showcase the German solar company's first installed project. Through ecoligo's solar-as-a-service solution, the Hub pays a fixed monthly fee and does not need to provide a large upfront payment for the system, as it is financed by the crowdinvestors on ecoligo.investments. This solves a huge barrier to the uptake of solar energy solutions in Ghana, especially for commercial and industrial customers: the lack of available finance for such projects.
The quick financing of this project shows that the finance for these projects is available. Projects financed on the ecoligo.investments platform last year were also funded in days, suggesting that private investors in Germany are eager for sustainable, transparent investment opportunities. With calculable CO2 savings, tangible projects and clear economic impact, the projects on the ecoligo.investments platform solve this problem.
The project was installed by local solar engineering, procurement and construction company (EPC) Sunergy in February this year and will be commissioned in March. More information can be found at https://ecoligo.investments/ecoligo-impact-hub.
William Edem Senyo, CEO of Impact Hub Accra, said: "We at the Impact Hub Accra are an innovation enclave that not only supports local Entrepreneurs in their innovations, but also lives innovation. We are therefore excited to make the transition towards a sustainable energy future, by having our own solar-battery system. With this we can showcase that this technology is perfectly suited to Ghana and helps us to achieve one of our key goals: being sustainable in everything we do."
Martin Baart, CEO of ecoligo, said: "The installation of our first project in Ghana is a really exciting for ecoligo, especially as it is powering our own workspace! Knowing that our business model has made this project possible is fantastic, and we look forward to demonstrating the benefits of our solution here at the Impact Hub Accra."


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|Bob Schultek
Author of
The Gauntlet
The market is tilted in favor of commoditization:
- information about available suppliers and options is easy to acquire online;
- assessment of these alternatives is designed to enable prompt, simple allocation into pre-determined boxes; and
- minimal energy and time is invested to gain additional insight about offerings beyond what is evident through readily available information.
In this market, your process for responding to inquiries must be distinctive, separating you from competitors. To avoid confirming that yours is a commodity business, your response must get beyond answering posed questions and quoting prices, to soliciting a discovery conversation.
Establishing dialogue with a prospect humanizes your business, changing it from a data point in a table of alternatives to an actual, tangible team of serious business people who seek to propose the most productive solutions to help the prospect succeed. Conducting this discovery discussion provides your opportunity to be distinctive.
Engaging the prospect in a discovery process:
- Identifies the prospect's stated need and problem, and how they define value or success for them;
- Exposes the importance of resolving the need or problem (unmet goals? unfulfilled strategies?);
- Uncovers barriers that are inhibiting progress;
- Heightens the prospect's awareness that prompt action is needed;
- Expedites your understanding about the prospect's decision-making process; and
- Communicates your respect for the prospect's time and your commitment to their success.
Responding to inquiries without discovering the prospect's need or problem, and learning why resolving it is important to them, wastes the opportunity to be distinctive – the chance to reveal how your company's knowledge and expertise can make a difference for them is lost.
Without a discovery discussion, your prospect's only choice is to see you as the commodity supplier they think you are.
How well does your discovery process uncover a prospect's need or problem?
How well does it expose why resolving the need or problem helps them succeed?


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The vast majority of staple food products (cereals, roots and tubers, livestock, horticulture) serve domestic, informal markets in developing countries. Despite the expansion of supermarkets, most small farmers (60-80%) continue to market their goods through traditional informal channels and street markets. There is a strong business case for agri-processors to source directly from small farmers, as the former can benefit from known efficiency and comparative advantage of the smallholder farmers and reliability of secured supplies. The answer depends on the levels of risk and how they are addressed. Among the risks faced by agribusiness are difficulties getting smallholders to comply with standard requirements and to fulfill commitments, as well as problems with communication and coordination. Farmers dealing directly with agribusiness typically require a higher level of negotiating capacity and better internal coordination to meet contractual obligations than they generally have; these depend on better organization and a higher degree of market and business capacity. The transition of small-scale farmers from subsistence to commercial agriculture depends on finding ways for smallholders to move up the commercial and market integration ladder and, inversely, on opportunities for agribusiness to source more of their raw agricultural products from small-scale producers.
A particular form of supply relationship between agro-industry and small-scale producers is the outgrower scheme – a supply contractual arrangement through which private industry provides services to small farmers in the form of extension, training and inputs, in return for a supply of raw agricultural products at set prices. The outgrower scheme, found predominantly within the export-oriented value chains, is favoured by governments and development partners as a means to encourage more small- scale producers to participate in value chains. However, in practice, the outgrower scheme doesn't always work well and can result in frequent side-selling by farmers or contract-breaking on the part of the producers. This is the case for the oil palm industry in Ghana, where side-selling by farmers is rationalized as a consequence of oil palm mills raising input prices and lowering the prices offered for fresh fruit bunches without consultation or coordination with supplying farmers. The farmers often respond by selling on the open market instead, where prices are higher. This case illustrates the importance of close coordination in price negotiations between agribusiness and supplying farmers, which implies relationships that build trust and seek win-win outcomes on prices, quality and supply for both sides. Other conditions for success include merit-based selection of participating farmers and an emphasis on farmer training. The same requirement for close coordination and transparent negotiations also applies to commercial agreements between outgrower farmers and input suppliers.
Successful cases of good working linkages between agribusiness and small-scale producers also exist.
Senegal offers a good example involving a dairy agriprocessor and milk suppliers from Richard Toll,
east of Dakar. In this case, a privately-led initiative (Laiterie du Berger) was established to produce dairy products using milk sourced from local farms. The dairy processing unit collects, processes and sells milk in the Dakar market and offers its milk suppliers services to improve quality, as well as yield-enhancing techniques. Additionally, an NGO is involved in providing training to participating dairy farmers, focusing on capacity building not provided by the agriprocessor. However, the successful experience in this caseis linked to the localized nature of a captive dairy market with only one operating agriprocessor within the region. These conditions strongly favour a closer business relationship featuring coordination and collaboration.


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The story of the Sisters of Charity in New York began in 1817. It is a story of thousands of lives serving God's poor, a story of tough love and high standards, a story of caring and compassion, a story of inventiveness to infinity. It is a story of needs met, difficulties faced, challenges overcome, societies changed — with few resources but boundless energy, dedicated colleagues, and trust in God's Providence. It is a story impelled by the Charity of Christ — and that marvelous mission continues today. This year we celebrate the beginning of that mission. We hope you enjoy the photos from these events.
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- Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – June 7, 2020
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- May 31, 2020 – Solemnity of Pentecost
- In Memoriam: Sister Angela Marie Rooney, SC
- Three Women (plus 1) and Salvation's Mysteries
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- In Memoriam: Sister Clare Regan, SC
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Nowadays, roughly 70 percent of the global workforce is either fully remote or works away from their typical office a few times a week. So, odds are, that you already are or know a remote working professional, at least a part-time one.
Since we're already in December and Christmas is around the corner already, we want to help you choose an amazing gift without top recommendations, so you can always have a great choice whatever your budget is.
1. A new laptop to work on the go
Naturally, a remote working professional's laptop is one of the few constants in their lives—so having a good, light but powerful one is key. Here's a rundown on our favorite ones currently on the market:
- Best for Chromebook Lovers – ASUS Flip C302A
Affordable, drop-resistant, and boasting a ten-hour battery life, the ASUS C302 this a popular pick for those who live their work lives in Google's ecosystem. Priced at around $500, it's the perfect, reasonably priced laptop for the digital nomad in your life. And, because it's a Chromebook, antivirus software is already built in, making them one of the safest systems to operate.
- Best for Windows Fans – Microsoft Surface Go
Now the world's most valuable company, Microsoft has completely stopped-up their product range, creating quality products at moderately affordable prices. Among their product line, the Microsoft Surface Go is their most affordable, just shy of $400.it's still constructed with the same, high-quality aluminum construction that it's more expensive brethren are made of, including many of the same goodies like an HD camera, pen capability, and more.
- Best for Apple Aficionados – 2018 MacBook Air
For the die-hard Apple fanboy/fangirl in your life who isn't exactly chained to a desk, consider gifting them the brand-new MacBook Air. Arguably the laptop that started it all, the MacBook Air, admittedly, isn't cheap at $1,100—but it is an investment. Go to any urban coffee shop, and you'll probably see a 7-plus-year-old Mac still trudging along just fine. So, in the end, it's not all too crazy to spend that much on a Mac, as long as you plan to keep it around for a while.
Do you want to check out more laptops alternatives? Take a look at our best laptops to travel and work remotely post.
2. A laptop stand desk to work comfortably
One of the challenges of being a remote working professional, especially a digital nomad who works while traveling is to be able to do it so comfortably with a sometimes small laptop, especially while sitting in the right position.
A laptop stand is perfect for those who want to keep a good posture and feel comfortable enough to be able to work for longer hours independently of where they are working from.
Check out the Elekin Laptop Stand Desk and the Roost laptop stand. They are both adjustable, lightweight, easy to fold and carry, as well as reasonably priced.
3. A screen filter to keep your privacy
One of the risks of working remotely have to do with privacy, and although many remote working professionals take precautions by using a VPN when connecting to the internet, many don't do the same to avoid people around or behind them to see what they're doing with their laptops.
A privacy screen filter / protector will make sure no wary eyes nearby can easily see important information on your laptop —like credit card numbers or sensible work data —while working in a crowded coffee shop, coworking space, or while traveling in a train or flight.
Take a look at the Targus privacy screen for Macbooks, the 3M Gold Privacy Filter and the Homy laptop privacy filter, and choose the one that fits better with your laptop model and size.
4. Noise Cancelling headphones to help you to concentrate
Although many people would mostly use headphones to listen to music, they're a fundamental work related tool for remote working professionals as they will use them to have conference calls or even concentrate if they're in a noisy coffee shop or coworking space. This makes them a popular gift option for them. Take a look at some of the top ones to choose from:
- Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds – TaoTronics Earbuds
TaoTronics earbud headphones are perfect for digital nomads because they're much smaller than most noise-canceling headphones, making them easy to pop into your bag when you're on the move. At just under $30, they're an affordable option. They also include a built-in microphone for all your Skype meetings, and 15 hours of continuous audio means you won't run out of battery halfway through.
- Best Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones – Avantree Wireless Headphones
These headphones are capable of reducing ambient background noise by nearly 70 percent—which is fantastic, especially if you find yourself in a noisy community workspace. A two-in-one Bluetooth wireless and wired design make these high-quality headphones a versatile choice with superior sound quality, giving you an impressive playback time of 40 hours for under $100.
Do you want to see other noise cancelling headphones alternatives? Check out our best noise cancelling headphones for digital nomads post.
5. Backpacks to bring everything you need with you
One thing all digital nomads have in common is a borderline codependent on their backpacks. But, just because they all serve the same purpose, it doesn't mean each is created equally. Here are some of the best backpacks you can buy for a remote worker in your life this holiday season:
- For Overall Use – Osprey Farpoint 40 Backpack: Boasting a generous 40-liter capacity and reasonable $120 price tag, the Osprey Farpoint 40 is an affordable choice that's both small enough to be taken as cabin luggage on most airlines, but large enough to tuck-away a laptop and a week's worth of clothes.
- Best for On-the-go Charging – BirkSun Solar Backpack: A comfortable, stylish backpack that also included a weatherproof solar panel? Take our money. This high-tech BirkSun Solar backpack can charge your phone on the phone, or just as quickly, you can plug it into the wall to charge the battery directly. Prices start at just $139, all the models in the product line made from premium, scratch-resistant fabrics to keep your gear in pristine shape.
- Best for Safety and Security – Kopack Anti-theft Backpack: Remote workers are all too familiar with table-side swiping. Thankfully, the Kopack Anti-theft backpack is clever, stylish, and shockproof. Constructed using water- and tear-resistant materials, it comes in two sizes that hold 15- and 17-inch laptops respectively and has hidden side pockets for safely stashing valuables such as your passport or keys. And, at only $40,99, it's a bargain.
Do you want to take a look at other backpacks options? Check out our best travel backpacks for digital nomads post.
6. A WiFi hotspot to keep well connected
Finding a reliable internet connection to work with in a coliving, coffee shop and even coworking space is one of the biggest challenges -as well as a critical requirement- for a remote working professional, especially when traveling internationally. This is why a global, long-lasting WiFi hotspot that allows you to connect many devices at the same time wherever you are, with a fast speed, that is also small enough to carry always with you would make an amazingly useful christmas gift.
Both Skyroam and GlocalMe offer some of the best global WiFi hotspot options, that offer all of the previously described characteristics and even more.
If you want to see more hotspot options to keep connected while travel internationally take a look at our top mobile hotspots for digital nomads post.
7. A portable charger to never run out of power
Nowadays, it seems that everything we have needs to be charged, especially if we use many of these products to keep connected, informed and work on the go: from mobile phones, smartwatches, e-readers, or even tablets. This makes portable chargers one of the fundamental gadgets to have when working on the go.
Although there are many in the market, we'd recommend to check out the Anker PowerCore 20,000 mAh Portable Charger or the RAVPower 22000mAh External Battery Pack which are some of the highest reviewed, high charge but easy to carry and still affordable options on the market.


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Jamaica developing protocols to reopen borders
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness indicated yesterday that Jamaicans who are stranded overseas could be allowed to return home, but under strict conditions.
A number of Jamaicans overseas, including some on government-sponsored programmes, have been clamouring to return home following the closure of the island's borders to incoming passengers on March 24.
Speaking at a digital press conference from Jamaica House yesterday, Holness said he understands the plight of these citizens, but that the Government still does not know the health status of everyone who returned home between March 18 and 23 — an issue which is of grave concern.
He emphasised that there could be no mass re-entry to the island as this would put a strain on public health workers who would have to monitor the all these cases.
"Opening up the borders again depends on how well we can have totally under control this unknown population that came, and if they're keeping faithful to the quarantine requirements and reporting. We need to understand their health status before we take in new populations which would stretch the resources. We are now just getting on top of that 5,500 [people who came in] for us to take in a new set, and we have to be certain that this population, which would be in their second [14-day] incubation [is adhering to strict measures]. At this point we really cannot say they everything is alright with that population," he stated.
Holness said tight protocols would have to be in place for accepting people back in the country, which he added would require a massive logistics operation.
"Those protocols would entail State quarantine, and for that to happen we need to establish that we have the rooms. It requires our ability to trust people coming in, and then we have to have an end-to-end protocol that when you land at the airport and taken to to the quarantine site you're kept isolated from the population and under some form of control," Holness explained.
The prime minister said the ministers of national security and foreign affairs have been asked to coordinate and oversee the logistics for this protocol.
Meanwhile, he stressed that Jamaica's borders remain open for the movement of cargo.
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The counting for Delhi University Students Union polls which were conducted yesterday, are underway. The master of education program coordinator Michael Relland received a standing ovation from the graduates who thanked him for his work. This month's newsletter explores the issue of academic rigor and highlights current efforts to challenge and support high school students. The Edvocate plans to be one of key architects of this revival, as it continues to advocate for education reform, equity, and innovation. If there is no real step education news will still be enlivened with things like the above. A lot of entrants have enrolled in the SEB Head Teacher Online Application registration 2017.
The reason being, that if we are aware of the drawbacks of a decision and we know about the possible contingencies and the collateral damage, our consequent actions would be wiser, which would help us to keep danger at bay at all times. Inter Supply Examination Date Sheet of BISE Multan is began now so the date sheet, roll no slip and different all news which you will required you possibly can receive it from this website. When the economy is strong, the state legislature can justify spending more on education.
Medical Apps for Doctors have normal components, for example, Medical news, Drug data and devices, Disease and Condition Information, Medical Calculators, Drug Formulary Information, Continuing Medical Education Courses, Offline Assess, and so forth. Also called Moms Return to School Scholarship Grant", this program facilitates women access to education.
Education secretary's speech on Title IX implied she could end many policies suggested by Obama administration. Our progress as a nation," said John F. Kennedy (1961), can be no swifter than our progress in education." Increasing rigor in high school curriculum is one way to ensure that high schools are preparing students—all students—for work, college, and citizenship. The need for finding a business, concern about my sibling's education and me and adjusting in a new environment was definitely challenging. The living conditions of an individual dictate whether he/she would be able to complete his/her education or not.
Getting back to the Khmer student and his problem reading English newspapers: To understand English newspapers you also have to know all of the news and concepts in the newspaper. The Union Cabinet will soon give its nod to Rs 75,000 monthly scholarship scheme for bright students in higher education institutes to arrest brain drain and encourage innovation, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar today said. Board of inter and Secondary Education Multan is the largest board of the Punjab as there are whole 10 boards which can be working in the Punjab. Signup for The Edvocate Newsletter and have the latest in P-20 education news and opinion delivered to your email address!
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Alfredo's Models
Filmfest 2005
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Germany 2005
(Original: German)
Director: Angi Welz-Rommel
Section: New German TV Movies
The 47-year-old Spanish painter Alfredo Fernández y González specializes in portraits of old people. He finds his models in senior rest homes and homeless shelters. ALFREDO'S MODELS is not a film about painting, and it is not a portrait of the painter Alfredo G. Nevertheless, the portrait sittings play a critical role in the film's structure, are responsible for repeatedly bringing the seniors and the painter together. The film documents an unique attempt to use images, a painted portrait, to awaken the memories and emotions of old people, to render more transparent their actual ways of living - without a psychiatrist or medical assistance, without any whining or false sentimentality.
Director: Angi Welz-Rommel


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CAPTAIN Alexei Kervezee praised his players after Halesowen CC secured victory over Himley.
Hales bagged an eight-wicket home success in Birmingham and District League Division Two last Saturday.
A much higher target that Himley's eventual 210 looked in prospect when they reached 176-3. The dismissal of Nipun Karunanayake (44) at 181 heralded a collapse which lead to their demise. Opening batsmen Greg Wright (77) and Oliver Westbury (36) played their part but Himley's middle-order, with the exception of Karunanayake, proved fragile.
Despite the early loss of Harry Baddams, Halesowen cruised to victory thanks to a second wicket stand of 134 between Hassan Qaumi (97 not out) and Ryan Lockley (61), as well as an unbroken third wicket stand of 77 between Qaumi and Kervezee (32 not out).
Kervezee said: "That's the way we can play, that's the way we should be playing and that's the way we need to play.
"It was clinical and impressive all round and I am really pleased for the likes of Hassan and Ryan who shone today. Without Jamie Harris, Jamie Harrison and Charlie Hartley, that was impressive whichever way you look at it and this is now our opportunity to climb the ladder again."
Meanwhile, in the latest Worcestershire County League action, the second team ended up on the wrong side of Lye with a losing draw.
Division Two table toppers Lye batted first to clock up 260 all out thanks to a century from Nadeem Hussain (102).
For Hales, Scott Jones was the pick of the bowlers with 4-61 from his 12 overs but the fielding and catching left something to be desired as the total proved too many for the young outfit. Plenty of the Hales batsmen got starts but no-one was able to go on to provide the impetus to chase down the total, with Jack Roberson (36) Joe Tromans (31) and Hayden Evans Charlie Greening and Richard Cox (all 29) being the main run scorers.
The third team continue to struggle after a euphoric 2018 season and this time Harborne were the beneficiaries of a young Halesowen outfit. Harborne totted up a mighty 329-4 in their innings as Hales struggled to stem the tide. In reply the team could only muster 95 all out but were indebted to Alex Davis (42) as they went down by 234 runs.
Finally, the fourth XI restricted Hallow to 125-9 in their 45 overs and knocked the runs with consummate ease thanks to Vinny O'Grady (62*) but the star of the day was 13-year-old Charlie Egerton with 4-7 in his five overs.
Meanwhile in the Worcestershire Cricket Board Grays County Cup played in midweek Halesowen 2nd XI were defeated by Old Hill's 1st XI at Seth Somers Park. Old Hill totted up a quick fire 183 in their 20 overs and a young Halesowen team fought manfully to match the total but fell 60 runs short as Old Hill progress to the next round against Lye.
An interesting set of fixtures align next weekend when the new league structure starts to test the club.
In an unusual week, Halesowen's 1st, 2nd and 3rd XIs will all be playing oppositions first XIs as part of the new merit-based structure.
Halesowen's firsts go to Tamworth, the seconds welcome Himbleton, the thirds are at Five Ways Old Eds and the fourths host Malvern.


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Energy Materials Strategic Research Agenda Launched
The 4th December, 2007 saw the successful launch of the MatUK Energy Materials Working Group's Strategic Research Agenda (SRA), a document which outlines the overall materials R&D requirements for the energy sector over the next 5, 10 and 20 years. The event, held at the Tate Britain in London, was attended by over 160 people from the materials and energy sectors. It was launched by Brian Bender, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Materials are a key underpinning technology for the Energy sector and the objectives of the SRA are to advise the materials community and its key stakeholders on the priority areas for R&D where UK can make most impact.This will ultimately help Government meet its targets of reducing carbon emissions, ensuring the security of our energy supplies and providing affordable electricity, whilst providing wealth creation for the UK. The SRA covers markets, resources, skills, technology challenges and funding issues.
The SRA is the culmination of over 18 months work involving the full UK materials supply chain and was published in conjunction with four reports on fossil fuels, nuclear reactors, renewable technologies, and energy transmission, distribution and storage. A draft report on the UK energy materials supply chain was also launched for public consultation. The next steps for the Working Group relate to the implementation of the SRA. All of the reports and the SRA are available at www.matuk.co.uk/energy.htm


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this morning I dreamed that I was teaching in a class,
I dreamed that I am a teacher.
And thank God that I still am after two ( coming to three ) years
The profession never fails to surprise me each and every day.
Happy Teacher's Day to all teachers!Teachers, I salute you!
p/s: Punya la mimpi mengajar sudah on a teacher's day morning. sunday lagi tu. potong stim betul...hehe


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I know that through the years a lot of community owners have hired professional engineers to design foundations for homes installed in their parks. Many times, these foundations are elaborate, well designed, and constructed beyond the minimum requirements of the installation standards.
In some places, these foundation designs were also reviewed and approved by the state, county or local code official. With approval from engineers and building code enforcers, what could be the problem???
Well grab your "Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard" and open to section 3285.2(c)(1). It says that BEFORE an installer provides support or anchorage that are different then the installation instructions, or if the installer encounters site conditions that prevent the use of the installation instructions, the installer MUST:
- Try to get DAPIA approved designs or instructions from the manufacturer; or
- If the designs are not available, have designs prepared and stamped by a professional engineer (or architect), and submit these designs to the manufacturer for their approval, and approval by the DAPIA!
Basically, any foundation system that is not addressed in the manufacturer's installation instructions would be considered an "Alternative Foundation System". It would need to be approved by the manufacturer and their DAPIA before you can use it to support/stabilize a new manufactured home. Ultimately, the manufacturer needs to agree that any alternate foundation will properly support and stabilize their homes.
So, if you are placing new manufactured homes on anything other than a typical concrete block pier with individual footings that extend below the frost line, and a ground anchor tie down system, you have a little paper work to do.
First off, do you follow an actual design plan for the foundation you are constructing? I know far too many installers follow the "way we have always done it" plan. If it is a concrete slab or a purchased system from a supplier, or something entirely different, make sure there is a design to be followed and make sure you follow that design.
Next, check through the manufacturer's installation manual for the home. Some installation manuals provide the installer supplements that address a wide verity of alternative foundations. For example, certain manufacturers provide DAPIA approved designs on placing their homes on steel crossbeams in masonry crawl spaces and basements, and others have DAPIA approved designs for concrete slabs. Most have DAPIA approvals for alternative anchoring systems. Grab the most current manual from the manufacturer and see if your foundation is addressed. If it is, make sure you read all of the little notes and disclaimers so that you are in full compliance.
If you can't find any designs for the alternative foundation you utilize, call the factory's Quality Assurance Manager and ask him to help. It is possible that the manufacturer already has designs that can help you. Don't ask the sales department, service department or supplier about design or code related issues. The Quality Assurance Department is your best bet.
A word of caution, I have seen foundation products from supply houses that appear to be approved by a DAPIA, but the specific manufacturers approval is needed as well.
So, before you get too deep into your busy season, take some time and make sure you:
1. Have a manufacturer and DAPIA approved design that clearly addresses the foundations you construct for new manufactured home installations.
2. Make sure you read all of the fine print, notes, instructions, and limitations of the designs you are using.
3. Make sure you follow the designs!
4. Make sure you have copies of these designs for your records.
5. Take a few pictures through the process.
Bottom line, make sure you have a design from the manufacturer that has a stamp showing it is DAPIA approved for every foundation type you construct!


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Exam Skills Workshop
NB: These are my notes. As such, the side notes are for myself (even though they might seem applicable to you). I just can't be bothered to go through and edit them back out.
Do. Your. Readings. Do. Your. Readings. Do. Your. Readings. Do. Your. Readings. Do. Your. Readings. Do. Your. Readings. During the freaking semester Manda.
- Don't freaking regurgitate. It makes it seem like you don't know what you're talking about.
- Listen to the lectures. And figure out what's relevant. Surprisingly enough, Facebook isn't.
- Your notes should be good enough that all you need to do is:
- refresh your memory
- if open book – get your notes into an appropriate format
- if closed book – commit some important points to memory, particularly cases
- Do your freaking readings
- And take notes when you read.
- At the end of the weeks, integrate your notes so you have a detailed summary of the topic
- Prepare for your tute
- By swotvac, you should have a summary of each week's material.
- Use swotvac to:
- Summarise your notes;
- Consolidate your learning;
- Brush up on topics you don't understand by:
- reading cases;
- reading journal articles; and
- talking to each other. A novel idea, I know.
Exam notes
- For an open book exam:
- Have a page for each week summarising the relevant law – including case references;
- Have notes that you can look at quickly; and
- Take the rest of your notes in case you need to refer to something more specific.
- For a closed book exam:
- you will need to commit things to memory;
- One line for the case name, one line for the facts, and one line for the ratio;
- have a sheet with just cases (with facts and ratio); and
- establish your own technique for memorising cases.
- you will need to commit things to memory;
- Impressive answers:
- Dealing with the majority and the dissenting (flipside).
Exam techniques
- Manage your time;
- Decide how much time you will spend on each question depending on the marks allocated.
- Freaking. Stick. To. It. Even if it means you don't finish your answer to a question.
- Try to allocate yourself some time to read over your work.
- Plan your answer;
- Use your perusal time writing an outline.
- Prioritise your points – address the most persuasive points first, and leave the issues you're not sure about until the end (The most impressive answers are ones that address the most important issues first – don't mention everything because then it'll seem like you have no freaking clue what you're talking about!)
- Make sure you answer the question – everything you write should engage with the question – if it doesn't, don't include it.
- Make sure your response is logical in structure and order; and
- Your answer should have a logical flow.
- Do not use the 'scatter-gun' approach'.
- Follow your plan for your answer.
- Write in prose not point form. The marker won't be able to tell that you actually understand if you just have a few dot points.
- Make sure your linkages are clear.
- Apply the law to the facts.
- Insufficient engagement with the facts.
- Many students state the law but did not apply it to the fact scenario.
- Students often just re-stated the law out of context.
- Use the IRAC formula. Orrrrr … use the IRAC formula. But emphasis on the application.
- Identify the relevant law before you start writing – don't just recall every aspect of the law that is remotely relevant.
- Insert case names or section numbers wherever relevant or possible.
- Aesthetics
- How your answer looks is the first impression the marker gets.
- Are there paragraphs?
- Is it legible?
- Is it in prose or point form?
- Are there headings? (Although too many headings are also not a good idea. Looks like point form).
- Are the main points clear? Underline/highlight cases.
For an essay question
- Structure is particularly important
- Never just regurgitate the powerpoints. This. Tells. The. Marker. You. Don't. Understand. The. Material.
- There's no right or wrong answer.
- It is your own conclusion and how you justify it. Persuade the marker that you're awesome and correct.
- Introduction and conclusion can be a sentence each.
- Don't repeat what you've already said. Each sentence must count. And be new. And be special.
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Webkinz Signature Deluxe Plush Figure Pig
Cute as well as precious Signature Deluxe Plush - a great piggy doll manufactured by Webkinz. MPN: WKS1012. I definitely loved that the doll has the feature of comes with brown and gold webkinz signature tag (secret code inside tag). Additional features include things like approx. 12". It's 8"H x 10"L x 6"W and has got a weight of 0.63 lbs. For the best offer for this doll together with other products, visit our store button on this page.
webkinz signature deluxe plush figure love
Model: WKS1012
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You'll love rolling around in the mud with the Signature Pig! And when you're all tuckered out from a day of play, you can sit back and make your pig pal happy with a Homemade Apple Core Pie. The Pig is the perfect porky pal, as it's constantly ready to head outside to play-rain or shine-in its messy Muddy Marsh.
- Approx. 12"
- Comes with Brown and Gold Webkinz Signature tag (secret code inside tag)
- Pack: 1
- Dimensions: Height: 8" Length: 10" Depth: 6"
- Product Weight: 0.63 lbs.
- Package: Height: 4.4" Length: 10.6" Width: 5.9"
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1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche
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Ultra Rare, 1 of 39 handbuilt for the USA, only 21,950 original miles, signed and hand built 6.75 liter fuel injected V-8, automatic transmission, mirror finish Royal Blue metallic paint and fitted with matching Wilton Wool carpets, Magnolia Connolly power leather seats with blue piping, tri-color hand cut Burl wood dash and door trim, power convertible tan top w/ matching leather boot, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise, and all the amenities that anyone could ever hope for or expect, original sound system + Alpine digital upgrade w/ iPod jack, owner's manuals, warranty books, owner's history, clean Carfax, serviced, original MSRP $168,000 in 1985.
- Body Color
- Royal blue
- Year
- 1985
- Make
- Rolls-Royce
- Model
- Corniche
- Miles
- 21,950
- Interior Color
- Magnolia
- Center Console
- No
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Attends® Guards for Men® is made for light absorbency such as prostate difficulties, cancer, or surgery for example. These pads are unisize. Features a super absorbent polymer that traps wetness into the core and helps prevent odor. Also, features a unique, anatomical form fitting shape that is made for the comfort of the user. Soft, cloth-like inner liner for comfort. It has a strong, hold-in-place adhesive patch. The size/quantity of this product: Unisize, 4 boxes of 16.
Questions: Contact Manufacturer at 1-800-428-8363
Country of Origin: United States - US
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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, says the government wants to create an environment where people with ideas for businesses aren't afraid to fail.
The Finance Minister was speaking at a forum on innovation and growth today.
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That's what the Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke wants Jamaicans to do, especially young people trying their hand at a new business.
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Dr. Clarke says many famous people, including Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, and Digicel's Dennis O'Brien have failed dramatically at some point in their careers, on their path to global success. He says this would've doomed their careers if they lived in Jamaica. Dr. Clarke wants to change that.
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The Finance Minister says he's working on ways to change this culture. One of his ideas is a number of failure fora.
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Mum and I like going to antique fairs, on the lookout for bargains! There don't seem to be as much in the way of textiles as there used to be there, but it's always fun to see what we can find.
At the last fair we went to, I bought a hand-embroidered linen table runner for just £1. It's an unbleached linen, and I would guess the design is from the 1970s, though if anyone recognises it, do let us all know!
The design at each end is the same, and here it is in close up:
However, I've arranged the photos carefully to show you the good end. The runner as a whole was absolutely filthy, and was badly stained at one end. I washed it well and did my best to get the stains out, but not only did I not entirely succeed, where some of them had been went into holes:
There didn't seem much point in trying to get the remaining marks out as not only might that cause more damage, but there wasn't anything to be done about the holes that had appeared already, so it was now useless as a runner (I have standards!). Most of it was fine, however, so I decided to use what I could and make a cushion cover out of it.
I got a rectangular pad, but it was too long to centre the design on, so I did my best to get all the feather filling at one end, and machine stitched a line to hold it about 8cm (3") in:
The line of stitching's a bit wobbly as it wasn't the easiest thing to manoeuvre through the sewing machine!
I cut off the damaged end, and cut the remaining fabric into sections - one for the front, and two which will overlap for the back:
I want to use as much as possible of the embroidery, so I'm using the undamaged part from the damaged end on the back.
I overlocked the cut edges, and hemmed the edges of the overlapping back sections using bright pink thread and a fancy stitch on my machine:
Pinned, tacked, machined round the edges and turned right side out - from the back, showing the overlap I'll use to insert the cushion pad (no zips!):
And from the front:
And with the cushion pad in, on the armchair:
Nice and comfy!
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Recycled runner
Posted by Ruth O'Leary at 19:28
Labels: Recycling, Surface embroidery
3 comments:
That works really well - a great piece of upcycling (dreadful word, but great idea!)ReplyDelete
Good job on the recycle!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10 February 2012 at 07:21
It's a lovely and very unusual pattern - sort of a seventies take on a Glasgow Rose design? - but it looks fantastic as a cushion. :o)ReplyDelete
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5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
As the 2019 Holiday Season approaches, it's not the hap-hap-happiest time of year for everyone. If weight management is a challenge for you, the holiday season can seem like sheer torture. Temptations are everywhere, including office parties, family gatherings and hanging with your friends.
Get Strategic About Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain this Season
First, nothing will make it easy to get through the holidays with your weight loss program intact. But by being more deliberate in your approach to holiday food and treats, you minimize the extra calories. And that will set you up for a better start to 2019!
How to Minimize Weight Gain During the Holidays
Maybe the most important thing is to be good to yourself. It is the holiday season and you will probably eat more than usual. But by trying some of the following tips to avoid weight gain, you can keep the effects to a minimum and keep on track for losing weight in 2019.
- Don't Go Out on an Empty Stomach – If you like to starve yourself so you can dig in at a holiday get together, stop doing that. Instead, have a healthy snack and a glass of water before you hit the holiday party. They will help you feel full and limit how much you eat.
- Go Easy on the Alcohol – Yeah, we know this one might be most cruel of all! But alcohol delivers a one-two punch to your weight loss. First, it packs more calories than you think, especially if you use mixes. Second, it lowers your willpower to watch what you eat.
- Take Care of Yourself – Not only are holiday foods and drinks bad for your weight, they're not the most nutritious choices. Be mindful of eating healthily when you're not partying. If that's tough, trying nutritional supplements, like grape seed extract. And get a good night's sleep whenever you can.
- Try to Get More Physical Activity – Hey, why not make the holidays a time for getting more activity in your day, as well as a time for socializing.
- Get Your Fibre – If you are going to indulge, try to eat foods that are high in fibre. They will make you feel full so will eat less.
To learn more about avoiding holiday weight gain and maintaining your body weight year-round, call or visit your nearest Herbal One Centre.
If you liked this post, check out our last article on one of the best weight loss tips in the world!


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Transactions: IE01, IE02, IE05, IE10
An equipment record is a physical object that is maintained as an autonomous unit and can be installed in a functional location. Equipment is the lowest level in the technical structure where costs can be associated with an item. Each piece of equipment has its own master record and a separate maintenance history. Equipment records are not permanently fixed in a functional location and may be installed at various functional locations over time. Multiple equipment records may be installed in one functional location. Equipment records represent poles, switches, transformers, towers, circuit breakers, potheads, etc.
Maintenance Plan
Transactions: IP02
A Maintenance Plan is a master data record that contains a maintenance cycle (or cycles), the maintenance task lists (for tasks to be completed at each interval), and the technical object where/on which the work is performed. The technical object is a location or equipment number and appears on a maintenance item on the plan.
A plan may contain more than one maintenance item. A work order is generated for each maintenance item the plan has. Maintenance items are usually grouped together and put on the same plan if the objects which are to be inspected or maintained are in close proximity, or if it is important that the work on those items be consistently scheduled for the same timeframe.
When users Complete Inspection work orders, the completion information is updated against the Maintenance plan. This is known as PM Crediting.
Functional Location
Transactions: IL01, IL02, IL03
A functional location is part of a technical structure representing an area of responsibility. Functional location structure typically does not change over time. At the higher levels, functional locations can be structured according to organizational hierarchy, infrastructure/ system functions, infrastructure/ system processes or physical locations. Each functional location has its own master record and a separate maintenance history.
Compatible Units
Transactions: /CUM/DESIGN, /CUM/CM02
Compatible unit management is intended for industries that design their work using standard units. On completion of a design using compatible units, data from the design is translated to a structure that enables integration with work management, materials management, and finance via the work order. Compatible Unit Management in SAP makes use of standard Plant Maintenance functions, such as task lists and technical objects.
Tasks Lists
Transactions: IA09, IA13, IA07, IA*
Task Lists are used to describe a sequence of individual maintenance operations that must be performed at periodic intervals (as part of a maintenance plan/strategy), or to model work orders to provide a basic set of standardized operations that can then be modified to meet the specific resource (labor, material) requirements of the activity within a work order.
Task Lists are also used with Compatible Units. Using Compatible Units, units of work can be predefined, which can then be enhanced with the specific requirements for a particular job (job steps, duration, crew assignment, special tools, documents, accounting data, and so on).
Task lists contain information for the order operations such as work center, work, unit of work, duration, duration unit, number of capacities, etc. Task lists aid in the planning of work for work that typically does not go through a rigorous planning process.
Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Transactions: CS02
Bill of Materials (BOMs) are currently used by crews to determine what parts they need to accomplish a job. For example, if they are working on a transformer, rather than looking through a catalog for the correct part, the BOM is used to determine what parts are needed to perform the repair.
Measuring Points
Transactions: IK01, IK02, IK03
Measuring points are the physical and/or logical places at which a condition is described for a particular technical object. The readings at a measurement point are recorded as measurement documents in SAP.
Non-counter measuring points (both numeric and qualitative) can be used to represent a point-in-time condition of a technical object. This information can be used to create notifications and work orders when a threshold value for the technical object has been observed. These measuring points are frequently used to track the history of inspections.
Measurement points and documents streamline the process of inspection and repair to ensure proper functioning of technical objects to meet the maintenance requirements of the organization and regulatory bodies.
Classes and Characteristics
Transactions: CL02, CL04, CL20N
Class and Characteristic value assignments to Functional Locations and Equipment masters provide the ability to categorize Functional Locations and Equipment masters based on various physical properties of the object like color, type, length etc. The Characteristic value assignments in a Class can also describe usage properties, functional specifications, or other attributes.
The Class and Characteristic function in SAP also provides a 'blank canvas' which can be used to create any number of additional attribute fields to capture information that cannot be converted to a matching SAP target field on the standard Equipment or Functional Location master.
In SAP, the search for items with certain attributes (Characteristic Values) is done by first searching for items of a certain Class of the Equipment or Functional Location, and then further specifying the values of the Characteristic in the Class that are sought.
This will provide the users to search for a particular technical object based on any of its recorded properties.
For example, attributes like length and type can be maintained as characteristics for technical objects such as poles. These Characteristics can be grouped together to define a Class, which is then assigned to a technical object (such as Functional Location, Equipment or Compatible Unit). Once this Class assignment has been made, the technical object has access to all the Characteristics attached to that Class. Finally, actual values are assigned to the Characteristics for each technical object.


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Where Should You Live After Military Retirement? Tips for Starting Your Home Buying Search
In the spring, Wallet Hub released an article titled, "2017's Best & Worst States for Military Retirees."
It wasn't surprising in the least to see which states and cities ranked on top for the best of living post military retirement.
Start Your Military Retirement Home Search
In fact, any quick search of the best places for military retirees reveals multiple sources that cite the same combination of states throughout the country: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. These states do not tax retirement income--an obvious factor to consider when choosing a city for a retired lifestyle.
But cities like San Diego, CA, Alexandria, VA, and Fayetteville, NC often pop up because of their quality of life factors and access to military facilities. The same facts hold true for Washington, D.C. and why it scores high on the lists.
MilitaryByOwner has the low-down on many of these locations, along with available housing inventory to explore.
Understand Your VA Home Loan Benefit
If the military life you've lived has been typical with a PCS move every 2-3 years, it's entirely possible your family has been career house renters, and the likelihood of finally settling down and purchasing a home is high. To successfully embark on the second act of life as homeowners, understanding the ins and outs of the VA loan is imperative because it's the loan product that is probably most beneficial to those who qualify.
In any of these military friendly towns, there are real estate agents and mortgage lenders who are knowledgeable about how to use the VA home loan. It's actually a great tactic to search for professionals who prefer to work with military members and first-time homebuyers. They are comfortable spending the extra time to answer questions.
However, it's worth taking the time to educate yourself before speaking with the pros. The application process moves far more smoothly if you have a working knowledge of the procedures, even as a first home home buyer.
Although the VA loan is a hospitable source for obtaining financing, there are many documents that need to be collected before officially leaving military service. It's far easier to find an LES and other official documents while still active duty.
Reading the information MilitaryByOwner has curated about VA loans is a simple and straightforward resource to begin with.
More Retirement Resources for Veterans
Because military retired life is a hard-earned milestone with plenty of challenges, not only when securing real estate, MilitaryByOwner has created quite a collection of retirement related blogs to aid in the transition process.
Understanding the New Blended Retirement System
Preparing for Military Retirement: What to Know Before You Go
3 Simple Steps for Starting Your Job Search after Military Retirement
For further advice and tips as you make the transition into post-military life, sign up to follow our blog.
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Garfield at 25: In Dog Years I'd be Dead is a book by Jim Davis. It was published in 2002 to celebrate Garfield's 25th birthday. It was edited by Mark Acey and Scott Nickel.
Garfield 25 Birthday Celebration: One Continuous Celebration!
Foreword: Dave Barry (humorist)
1. Birth of a Fat Furry Legend: This chapter is about how Jim Davis started the Garfield comic strip, and showcases early sketches and syndication submissions from the strip's development.
2. Comics Cavalcade: Some of Jim's favorite strips from 1978-2003.
3. Cartoonists' Convention: Some other cartoonists send Jim some strips about Garfield's 25th birthday.
4. Publislishing Powerhouse: Jim shares some of Garfield's books.
5. Say It With Garfield!: Jim shares posters, postcard, bookmarks, magnets, and more!
6. Garfield Goes Hollywood!: Jim tells about Garfield's specials and TV shows.
7. Stuck on You: The Phenomenon: The Stuck on You phenomenon took over in 1987 and caused destruction. Jim shows some Stuck on You's and news stories.
8. Garfield Stuff from A to Z: Garfield merchandise from A to Z.
9. 'Toon Talk: An interview with Jim Davis: Jim Davis does an interview with a few questions from readers.
10. The Art of Garfield: Jim Davis shares some art from a few Garfield books and others.
11. Garfield for President: Jim tells about how Garfield ran for President in 1996.
12. Education Sensation: Jim shows some Garfield education products.
13. Around the World in 25 Years: Garfield products went around the world. Jim shares some.
14. Fat Cat Fanatics: Jim shows some of the biggest Garfield fans.
15. Q & A with G: A few questions fans ask.
16. Paws: The House That Garfield Built: Jim shows some rooms in Paws Inc.
17. Photo Fun Fest: Photos of some great Garfield pictures.
18. Did You Know?: Some fun facts about Jim and Garfield.
19. Outtakes: Some pictures of unreleased Garfield products, as well as alternate takes.
Afterword: Lynn Johnstown (creator of For Better or For Worse)
- In "Garfield Goes Hollywood!", one of the guest voices listed is Howie Mandel. It is unknown what Mandel did, if anything.


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Let's face it, a dentist's office full of strangers and noisy equipment can be a scary place for children. At Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist, Eddy Gindi, DMD, specializes in treating young patients, putting them at ease with his friendly bedside manner. From regular check-ups and fillings to emergency dentistry, Dr. Gindi provides expert pediatric dentistry to young patients in Brooklyn, New York and West Long Branch, New Jersey. To get started on your child's dental care, call one of the two locations or fill out the form online to schedule an appointment.
To start your child out right when it comes to dental care, a pediatric dentist helps in several ways because they:
While a pediatric dentist like Dr. Gindi performs many valuable functions, among his most important is the education he imparts during your regular visits. These lessons ensure a lifetime of good dental health because the more your child understands the importance of dental care, the more they will better look after their teeth.
Dr. Gindi sees children five years and older. Before this time, you should seek infant care as soon as your child's first tooth comes in. Once your child reaches 5, it's critical that they receive regular care for their baby teeth and guidance as their secondary teeth come in. Baby teeth typically start to fall out around six or seven years old, and Dr. Gindi monitors this to ensure the permanent teeth come in correctly.
One of the most important services is your child's regular check-up with Dr. Gindi. A child's teeth are critical for learning to chew and speak properly. Through regular check-ups, which include X-rays, you can be sure your child has the best teeth possible.
If Dr. Gindi spots a cavity, early intervention is critical when it comes to new teeth. Dr. Gindi quickly stops the decay from progressing further with fillings, which allows them to develop without interruption.
As the permanent teeth arrive, Dr. Gindi may discover a problem with a tooth that's coming in incorrectly or that's impacted. In these cases, he can swiftly extract the tooth to allow the others to erupt correctly.
To get started on your child's pediatric dentistry, call Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.


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A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly evolving life form that caused extinction on Mars and now threatens all life on Earth.
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