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'The Goonies' at dusk
Fountain Films on Friday continues with a free screening of the 1985 movie The Goonies, starring Josh Brolin and Sean Astin. Activities start at 7 p.m. on Friday at Triangle Park at South Broadway and West Main Street. The movie starts at dusk, about 8:45 p.m. Go to Downtownlex.com for more info.
Townies in Suburbia
Coralee and the Townies will perform a free concert at Summer Nights in Suburbia from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch Street, inside Beaumont Centre Circle. Moondancelex.com.
Ready to roll
In roller derby action, The Rollergirls of Central Kentucky take on the Glass City Rollers out of Toledo, Ohio. The bout starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lexington Convention Center, 430 West Vine Street. Tickets are $10 in advance at Brownpapertickets.com, $12 at the door, $5 for ages 7 to 12. Go to Rockandrollergirls.com for more info.
One man's Creed
Creed frontman Scott Stapp goes it alone during a solo show Sunday at Buster's Billiards and Backroom, 899 Manchester Street. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the 18-and-older show is at 8. Tickets, $25 in advance and $28 the day of the show, are available at Bustersbb.com.


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Electrical engineer Chris Gammell has spent almost a year creating his new online electronics program called "Contextual Electronics", and we're excited to share this with our readers. You may have heard of Chris from his regular successful podcast with Dave Jones – "The Amp Hour".
Chris has the knowledge and expertise to take electronic ideas from simply that – an idea, right through to production. And by participating in his Contextual Electronics program you can learn the required skills to do this as well. Chris gives us a quick introduction in this video.
Contextual Electronics is a new program aimed at electronics enthusiasts who are ready to take their Arduino (or similar platform) skills to the next level. The first session of the course is an 8 week program that will teach you how to design a large, multi-function Arduino shield using KiCad, the open source CAD software.
It will also show you all of the design decisions that go into making the project. Here are some of the sub-circuits included in the 4-layer PCB design:
- High level signals measurement using op-amps
- Power supply output
- Relay control
- LED driver circuitry
- Current source output
The course has a large community component, so you will be grouped with others learning at the same time, regardless of where you're located in the world. The goal of the course and the community aspect is to make you more confident designing a project so you can go and design your own.
Future sessions of the course will also go over building, troubleshooting and coding for the shield described above. There is also a free short course that you can review to give you an idea of Chris' methods and what the Contextual Electronics program will be like.
Additional courses will be developed using other popular development boards, including the Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone. For a more in-depth introduction, check out this video.
Frankly the program will help all of you who are ready to take your ideas and projects off the breadboard and into finished products, and with the guidance available with the program and the use of open-source tools you'll be up and making things you can be proud of showing to friends or even potential employers. For more information about the program, and to sign up – visit the Contextual Electronics program website.
And if you enjoyed this article, or want to introduce someone else to the interesting world of Arduino – check out my book (now in a third printing!) "Arduino Workshop".

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Developing Darfur: A Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy
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Developing Darfur: A Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy
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The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) invigorates the peace process and lays the groundwork for a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Darfur. Emanating from Article 32 of the DDPD, the Darfur Joint Assessment Mission (DJAM) was completed in November 2012. Based on the priorities identified by the mission, a Developing Darfur: A Recovery and Reconstruction Strategy has been developed. It provides a sequenced strategy to initiate the recovery-focused objectives articulated within the DDPD. Mindful of past hurdles in the peace process and that the root-causes of the crisis have not been addressed by meaningful development, despite almost ten years of international humanitarian assistance, the strategic occasion presented by the DJAM is undeniable.
Darfur's recovery is not without challenges. In addition to the massive conflict-driven disruption of Darfur's economy over the last nine years, Sudan's economy now also faces difficult hurdles. Donor support to recovery and development based on the needs assessed by the DJAM is therefore required to accelerate implementation of the DDPD.
In order to ensure a sound investment, the DJAM has incorporated lessons learnt from prior assessments and funding appeals; ones hindered by either a lack of security and/or funding. The focus here is therefore two-fold. First, to begin the process with incremental, realistic steps: both to provide an expedient "peace dividend" for Darfuris and to create trust among local communities and firm secure, early, milestones on the road to recovery. Second, to make the transition from relief-orientated, humanitarian aid patterns to more durable and lasting, development assistance. The needs and priorities identified through the DJAM aim to increase the capacity and responsibility, including assuming fiscal oversight and management, of Darfuris and the local and federal governments that serve them.
Three priority areas of Governance, Justice and Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Economic Recovery have emerged as overall focus areas from the DJAM assessment. These integrate the specific needs and priorities identified by the ten thematic working groups through the state- and locality-level consultative workshops in September and federal consultations in October.
- Governance, Justice and Reconciliation - Improve governance at Regional, State and Locality level, streamline budget and fiscal management structures; Review and enhance rule of law institutions and mechanisms; enhance peace and security in the region; establish a culture of transparency and accountability.
- Reconstruction – enhance access to basic social services, including health, nutrition, water and education; meet the immediate infrastructure development requirements and assess future needs; properly address the return, reintegration and/or urbanisation of individuals
- Economic Recovery – facilitate improvement of agriculture, livestock and rural-based livelihoods; oversight and management of natural resources; development of the private sector.
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CALEXICO, Calif. --People along the U.S.-Mexico border got quite a jolt when a magnitude-4.3 earthquake struck shortly after midnight.
The epicenter was 36 miles southeast of Calexico and 106 miles east-southeast of San Diego. A magnitude-3.0 temblor followed a few hours later near the Mexican city of Guadalupe Victoria in Baja California.
There were no reports of any major damage.
Calexico wasn't so lucky back in April 2010 when a 7.2-magnitude temblor shook nearby Mexicali. The quake killed two people and damaged dozens of buildings.
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Savory Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Sage & Walnut Brown Butter Sauce
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Author Notes: This is a delicious dish impressive enough for company. Feel free to leave out the walnuts for those that are allergic. —Kellie
Serves: 4
For the Fresh Pasta:
cups all-purpose flour
large eggs, lightly beaten
tablespoon olive oil
teaspoon salt
tablespoons water
For the Filling:
cup roasted & mashed butternut squash
cup ricotta cheese
cup finely ground, cooked mild Italian sausage
tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
tablespoons finely ground toasted walnuts
teaspoon ground sage
teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon garlic salt
teaspoon white pepper
teaspoon nutmeg
- To make the fresh pasta, place the flour on a work surface and make a well in the center using a cup or something similar. Have a bench scraper handy to help keep the flour well intact. Combine eggs, oil and salt; pour into the center of flour well. Using a fork, begin whisking the eggs, gradually stirring in flour from bottom of well. Push some flour from sides of well into the center as the mixture begins to thicken. Continue whisking until mixture becomes very stiff. Start to knead dough by hand and gradually work in additional flour along with 4 to 6 tablespoons of water (1 tablespoon at a time). Continue kneading and dusting with flour until dough is no longer sticky and springs back when pressed in the center. Cover ball of dough with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour. You can also use a food processor to make the dough or use store-bought.
- To make the ravioli filling, place all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir together until thoroughly combined. Check for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
- When dough has rested, divide into thirds. Working with one piece at a time (cover remaining dough), run dough through a pasta machine until you achieve the desired thickness and necessary length to cover ravioli mold twice. Cut the pasta sheet in half and flour one side only of one half. Lay floured side of dough down over the ravioli mold, covering mold entirely. Place filling in the holes. Cover over with the other half of dough that has been slightly moistened with water. Press top firmly using first the palm of your hand and then passing over with a rolling pin. Place a cutting board on top of mold and turn over to release raviolis. Use a pastry wheel to cut and form individual raviolis. If necessary, lightly dust with flour and refrigerate. Repeat process until all raviolis are formed. You can also free-form the raviolis or use wonton wrappers.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In the meantime, to make the brown butter sauce, for each serving of about 12 raviolis, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When butter is fully melted, add desired amount of chopped fresh sage (I use about 6), 1-2 tablespoons of toasted chopped walnuts and a pinch of salt. Cook until ingredients come together and butter has browned a bit. Set aside. Salt the boiling water and gently cook the raviolis just until done. Drain thoroughly, plate and top with the warmed butter sauce. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Savory (Winter) Squash Recipe


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Magical India… A Different Kind Of Consciousness!
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This unique new item from T-H Marine solves the problem of providing water to the aerator pump and livewells while on plane and underway. Simply remove the screen and nut from the pump intake on the outside of the transom and install the slide plate over the tube. Replace the nut and slide the mount even with the bottom of the transom. Install the EZ Pump™ housing over the mount. EZ Pump™ scoops water and maintains a source of supply to the aerator pump. Simple yet effective. Three sizes fits most applications. Pick the size that will allow you to completely cover the pump intake (including the nut) and be able to slide unit to the bottom edge of the boat. Three sizes in either black or white.
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The NASCAR Foundation is seeking funds to continue its mission of helping children learn how to win, both inside and outside of the classroom, through a variety of educational opportunities. It is crucial that you join us to provide the innovative technological resources to students and teachers in the Kansas City area to help equalize the playing field in academics, as well as easing the financial burden carried by teachers.
We have until September 30th to reach our $15,000 goal to impact thousands of students in Kansas City schools grades K-12 through providing classroom donations focusing on innovation and technology this October.
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What you should Learn about Bail Bonds
What you should Learn about Bail Bonds
When you're accused of an offence, getting arrested and passing time in jail is an unfamiliar and frightening experience. Fortunately, since you're legally innocent until proven guilty, oftentimes a judge may make you released until your hearing or trial. However, the judge may order that you simply provide some sort of ensure that you'll come back to face the fees against you one which just be released from custody. This security is termed a Bail Bond, plus it must usually be given back towards the court available as cash, property, a signature bond, a secured bond by way of a surety company, or a mixture of forms.
Minneapolis Bail Bondsman
Bail bonds are usually set within a formal procedure known as a bail hearing. This is where the Judge fulfills the accused person (Defendant) and hears details about whether it's appropriate setting bail. If certain types of bail bonds are increasingly being considered, just like a secured bond or property bond, the Judge will consider details about the Defendant's money and the causes of whatever property or funds will likely be utilized as collateral to the bail bond. If a person else will probably be posting bail for your Defendant, they are considered as a Surety as well as their financial situation may also be considered.
If the Surety is involved with providing bail, he has to show up in the bail hearing with the Defendant, along with the Judge will inform both of them regarding various obligations and responsibilities. It is very important to remember if the Defendant doesn't fulfill his responsibilities and appear for subsequent hearings and court dates, or if perhaps he violates any conditions of his release, the bail might be revoked and forfeited. So it is essential that this Surety has confidence from the Defendant before posting bail.
After the bail may be set, you should understand the various bail options. "Cash" bail can sometimes include cash, however it normally can be also paid by certified checks, cashier' s checks or money orders. It is crucial for whoever posts the money bail to hold the receipt they receive in order that they will be able to collect their refund when the the bail are already met. Based on the sum of money bail, it could also be required for the Defendant or Surety to complete tax forms like IRS Form W-9 as well.
Unlike cash bail, signature bonds imply that an offender does not need to post any funds or property as security. Usually Defendant only must sign the appropriate forms to the court clerk to be released. Yet it's very important to seriously consider any conditions or instructions the Judge has given to ensure that Defendant understands just what he or she must achieve this that his bail isn't revoked.
Corporate Surety Bonds are bail bonds which are secured by Bail bondsmen. Usually the Defendant or perhaps the Surety pays 10% with the total bail add up to the bondsman, along with the Defendant or Surety have to have sufficient financial assets that they could pay for the most the call if your bail is revoked or maybe the Defendant won't fulfill the conditions of his bail. Even if the Defendant does meet most of his bail conditions, the 10% remains to be the property in the bail bondsman and is not returned on the defendant.
Sometimes a Judge may approve Property bonds as collateral to get a bond. Normally the Judge requires the Defendant or Surety provide proof ownership of the property, as well as an appraisal of value, along with a report on any existing claims and other encumbrances from the property.
Once the conditions of bail happen to be met, the bail could be released or returned. However, you will need to remember that it doesn't happen automatically. Normally the Surety, the Defendant or even the Defendant's attorney will need to file a motion or take some other action to recover the cash or property securing the bail. So make sure using the levels in your case and be sure that the proper steps are followed to achieve the bail returned for the appropriate person.
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The Department of Cancer Imaging and Metabolism
was initiated in April 2008 with the hiring of Drs.
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Robert J. Gillies as chair and vice-chair of Radiology.
Department of Molecular Imaging
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Lab Director
The primary research focus is to involve working with Investigational New Drugs
in collaboration with faculty in Radiology and Experimental Therapeutics and
drug discovery. Support for this effort will be through therapeutic (e.g. RTOG,
SWOG) or radiological (ACRIN) cooperative groups, and industrial contracts.
DNP/Hyperpolarization induced MRS/I for in-vivo metabolic imaging of Cancer, MR
Physics, Nanoparticles based multimodal imaging contrast agents, Molecular &
Cellular Imaging.
Presently, he is conducting research to identify novel adaptive phenotypes
cancer cells acquire following exposure to various conditions of the physical
tumor microenvironment. His primary
area of focus is monitoring cellular survival mechanisms and cell metabolism of
breast cancer cells in response to extracellular acidosis.
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Race: Tour of Denmark, Stage 2
Start/Finish: Romo/Sonderberg, Denmark
Distance: 180 kilometers
Sønderberg, Denmark — Team Novo Nordisk was extremely active and motivated from the start of Stage 2 at the Tour of Denmark. Chris Williams, Charles Planet and Andrea Peron were all seen attacking off the front trying to create the day's break. Yet, it took over an hour before the peloton allowed a group to get free on the 180-kilometer course. Eventually four riders earned a gap. With 35 km remaining on the day, a large crash saw Williams, Peron, David Lozano, and Kevin De Mesmaeker hit the ground. All Team Novo Nordisk riders were able to continue racing.
As the race reached the first of three finishing laps around Sonderberg, the escapees were reeled in. A front group of around 50 riders emerged that included Planet. As the race was heading to the line, another bad crash saw Planet and several other riders go down hard. Fortunately, the 22-year-old Frenchman was able to finish. Due to an ambulance-forced closure on the course, all riders in chase groups and the gruppetto were given the same time and place.
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Nirmala and Normala, Penguin
Written by Sowmya Rajendra and illustrated by Niveditha Subramaniam, this is the only nomination for best graphic novel this year entirely by women, and with a contemporary theme. It is a satirical commentary on the representation of women in Bollywood, using a comparison between twin characters Nirmala and the cheekily named Normala.
The novel uses one of the oldest tropes in popular Indian cinema – twins separated at birth – to comic effect. The absurdity of the film-star Nirmala's existence is juxtaposed with the realistic life of Normala, a reflection of the reader (or at least somebody the reader is likely to know). For example, Nirmala has an admirer who is obsessed with her, a situation that is unquestioned and even encouraged in Bollywood. But the man obsessed with Normala is jailed for stalking her.
Simian, HarperCollins
Written and illustrated in black-and-white by Vikram Balagopal, this is a meditation on war. It straddles the two major Hindu epics: it is about the Ramayana, but with the Mahabharata as its setting. Bhim comes across an unwell monkey and then realises it is none other than Hanuman himself. The two then settle down for a night of conversation about war, which is, of course, one of the central concerns that binds the two epics together so strongly.
This fraternity is mirrored in the characters of Bhim and Hanuman, who are both sons of Vayu. Balagopal uses this framing to re-tell the story of Ram from Hanuman's point of view, and challenges the idea that Hanuman didn't question Ram or Sugriv's actions. His cover artwork for this book is much acclaimed, and is outstanding.
Rumi, Sufi Comics
This is the only nominee in this category that combines comics and poetry. The publishers, Bangalore-based Sufi Comics, make comics exclusively in order to help the reader better understand Islam. It is no surprise, then, that they have adapted into the comic form the verse of the beloved 13th century mystic poet, Rumi, and eleven stories based on his life.
The adaptation includes the original Persian text, along with translations by Andrew Harvey. Sufi Comics founders and acclaimed writers Mohammad Ali Vakil and Mohammad Ali Arif where involved in choosing the stories to include and in editing the book. Bangalore-based comics artist Rahil Mohsin has illustrated the book, and Muqtar Ahmed has done the calligraphy.
Sholay, Graphic India
It's been over thirty years since the iconic film was first released, but its staying power is unabated. This graphic adaptation of the film is the first of its kind, and is a collector's item for anyone who is crazy about the film. The telling of the actual story of Sholay itself – the hiring of two ne'er-do-well petty criminals in order to combat the menace of a powerful local dacoit – is reprodued faithfully, frame by frame, with no changes of any significance. The publisher's other Sholay-based graphic novel, Gabbar, can be read as a companion piece to this one. Sholay is also being animated for television by Graphic India in collaboration with POGO.
World War One, Campfire
What was it like in the trenches of the First World War? Alan Coswill and Lalit Kumar Sharma attempt to answer this question with their writing and art, respectively, for this graphic novel. Millions of young men from thirty different countries fought during this war, and it is from the soldier's point of view that the story is told. It begins with Franz Ferdinand's assassination in 1914, and goes on to explore in vivid detail the horrors and heartbreak of war.
The script and art have tackled the difficult task of capturing the sheer scale of the First World War in a relatively short space. The novel explores the psychological aftermath of the war, for those soldiers who survived it.
The other nominations:
Best Pencilller/Inker/Penciller-Inker Team
Gowra Hari Perla, KAKAA Fableri
Abhijeet Kini, Holy Hell, Meta Desi Vol. 2
Zoheb Momin, Item Dhamaka
Harsho Mohan, Hyderabad: A Graphic Novel
Harsho Mohan, Aghrori 11
Lalit Kumar Sharma and Jagdish Kumar, World War One
Sachin Nagar, Kaurava Empire Vol. 1
Sachin Nagar, Kaurava Empire Vol. 2
Harsho Mohan, Chakrapurer Chakkare
Sabu Sarasan, Ayodhya Kand
Zoheb Akbar and Arijit Dutta Chowdhury, Jatayu and Nandi (Divine Beings)
Best Colourist
Sanman Mohita, Futile, Blind Spot
Vipul Bhandari, Cross Hair, Blind Spot
R. Kamath and Prabhu, Item Dhamaka
Neeraj Menon, Hyderabad: A Graphic Novel
Prasad Patnaik, Aghori 11
Sachin Nagar, Kaurava Empire Vol. 1
Sachin Nagar, Kaurava Empire Vol. 2
Vijay Sharma and Pradeep Sherawat, World War One
B. Meenakshi and Pragati Agrawal, Space Doughtnut, Tinkle 276
Best Cover
Abhijeet Kini, Ground Zero #2
Sumit Kumar, Parshu Warriors
Sumit Kumar, Devi Chaudhrani
Mukesh Singh, Ravanayan Finale Part 2
Rahil Mohsin, Rumi, Sufi Comics
Priya Kurien, Bookasura
Culpeo S. Fox, The Fox and the Crow
Best Writer
Alan Cowsill, World War One
Rajani Thindiath, Dreams: My World in My Head, Tinkle Holiday Special 41
Lewis Helfland, They Changed the World
Best Continuing Graphic Series
Chiyo, Tinkle Digest
Ravanayan, Holy Cow
Beast Legion
Dental Diaries, Tinkle
Best Illustrated Children's Book
Tinkle Digest 276, Tinkle
Pashu, Puffin
The Fox and the Crow, Karadi Tales
Malgudi School Days, Puffin
Best Children's Writer
Sean D'Mello, Tantri the Mantri: The Dream Team, Tinkle Tall Tales 4
Ruskin Bond, With Love from the Hills
Arundhati Venkatesh, Bookasura
Devdutt Pattnaik, Pashu
Harini Gopalswami Srinivasan, Ayodhya Kand
Best Publication for Children
Tinkle Holiday Special 41
Tinkle Digest 273
CN Remix, Pepper Script
Bookasura, Scholastic
Ayodhya Kand, ACK
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Green seasoning is a fragrant, widely used type of seasoning throughout the Caribbean. Depending upon which island you or your family are originally from, is likely to influence on how popular green seasoning is used. My family being Jamaican, this is not a seasoning we would use often, compared to say curry or jerk, nevertheless it is a seasoning that is used. Islands where there tends to be a greater Indian or Spanish influence such as Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Puerto Rico, this type of seasoning is more popular - don't ask me why, I can answer that a 100%, but I suppose it's likely to do with the diversity of ethnicities.
What I love about these green seasoned pork chops, is that the pork chops are moist and succulent, but aromatic flavoured. I don't always fancy heat (step away from the scotch bonnet), but I always want flavour. Big bold flavours.
You will need a food processor and oven proof dish.
Serves 3
3 pork loins
2 stalks of celery, sliced
2 spring onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves
7g fresh coriander, sliced
7g fresh parsley
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp salt
30 ml water
pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to gas mark 6. Wash the vegetables and cut the vegetables into bite size junks, place in the food processor alongside the oil and salt and pepper . Pulse until the vegetables are blended of a similar consistency of pesto. Smoother the pork loins with the green seasoning and place in a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, turning over during the mid way point. Serve with potatoes, salad or sourdough bread.


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FRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you 'found' and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren't necessarily books you purchased).
In this week's Friday Finds, I found two very interesting books related to John Lennon and Yoko Ono. They are my favorite couple of all times. I ended up buying...
FIRST this book from Amazon.com at a superb discount ($1.99 only for the Kindle edition): John Lennon: The Life, by Philip Norman
THEN this book from BetterWorldBooks.com (Used $8.98, free shipment): Days That I'll Remember: Spending Time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, by Jonathan Cott
I will now have great books awaiting me (hopefully!) when I arrive home after my vacation in Italy in two weeks' time. HURRAH!
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We delivered on this need with a solution that accomplishes the upfront vendor relationship tasks of sourcing, OIG and business associate oversight, onboarding, and other tasks – as part of an overall procurement cycle management process.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 17, 2014
Vendormate, a software-as-a-service company that provides innovative solutions to healthcare providers and suppliers, today announced its Vendor Engagement & Oversight solution. This solution is a significant expansion to its Procurement Cycle Management platform, which enables providers to improve supply costs and regulatory compliance, as well as streamline work processes.
Vendor Engagement & Oversight is the latest addition to the platform, which also includes contracting and vendor representative credentialing solutions. These platform solutions are integrated to deliver an end-to-end or holistic approach to procurement cycle management and vendor-related tasks. Using the full Procurement Cycle Management platform, healthcare providers can operationalize their policies into scalable, streamlined procedures for sourcing, vendor onboarding, OIG and business associate regulatory compliance, contract performance auditing, and more.
"Our customers helped us understand their need and the importance of having visibility into all current and potential vendors, with company-level data captured and authenticated," said Gary Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of Vendormate. "We delivered on this need with a solution that accomplishes the upfront vendor relationship tasks of sourcing, OIG and business associate oversight, onboarding, and other tasks – as part of an overall procurement cycle management process."
The vendor engagement capabilities of this solution improve cost reduction efforts and supply chain efficiency by:
- enabling providers to capture and authenticate company-level data from 100 percent of current and potential vendors;
- providing access to this data and all vendor-specific documents through a single solution;
- streamlining vendor onboarding and master data management;
- protecting vendor formularies;
- conducting vendor analysis on all spend categories, including those not overseen by the Purchasing group;
- managing sourcing functions like RFI/RFP processes and the search for qualified, vetted vendors by product/service category, diversity requirements, quality and cost improvement; and
- simplifying the process for vendors to provide company-level data and requested documents
The vendor oversight capabilities of the solution enable hospitals to:
- meet HIPAA business associate (BA) compliance requirements;
- screen and track vendors for BA status;
- facilitate collaboration on BA management across the enterprise;
- prepare for an Office for Civil Rights (OCR) audit with documentation to demonstrate BA oversight; and
- simplify vendors' BA compliance tasks to build better partnerships that foster a culture of compliance.
Vendormate also provides support and best practice knowledge for upgrading policies, as well as designing and implementing new procedures and workflow. Additional services are available for vendor outreach and specific vendor management projects.
Collectively, the Vendor Engagement & Oversight solution archives and organizes all vendor company data and hospital-vendor specific documents in a vendor-centric manner, enabling authorized cross-functional hospital staff to access the information and accomplish their work tasks.
Chris Luoma, Vendormate Vice President of Business Development commented "Our customers emphasized the need to solve specific challenges, but also connect and streamline work tasks to improve results throughout their procurement cycle process." He continued, "Customers confirm we have delivered by adding our new Vendor Engagement & Oversight solution to our existing platform."
Vendormate's Procurement Cycle Management platform and solutions leverage the Vendormate Network, a secure database built with vendor data from more than 2,000 hospital customers and more than 68,000 supplier customers.
About Vendormate
Founded in 2005, Vendormate helps healthcare providers and suppliers form and optimize their business relationships with simplified and streamlined processes. Vendormate's unique relationship with more than 2,000 healthcare facilities and 68,000 vendors across the U.S. creates a vast vendor information network that integrates with all Vendormate services. Vendormate's Procurement Cycle Management platform provides healthcare organizations with a holistic approach to vendor management with solutions for sourcing, contracting, on-boarding, business associate management and representative credentialing. Our solutions for healthcare suppliers simplify compliance to provider requirements with reporting, document management and consulting services. In addition, suppliers can improve the effectiveness of sales and marketing dollars utilizing our sourcing solution to attract more customers in less time.


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Use Tutorials for Effective Blended Learning
Tutorials: A Key Component of Effective Blended Learning
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intervention and remediation
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Make Rigorous Content Accessible
Developed specifically for the new standards, Tutorials in math, English language arts, science, and social studies actively engage students in meaningful instruction, practice, review, and assessment to build the required knowledge and skills.
Motivate Students to Learn, Achieve, and Succeed
Tutorials feature an innovative design that incorporates elements of popular games and apps to engage and motivate students. Designed for use on tablet devices as well as on laptops, desktops, and netbooks, Tutorials enhance instruction for every student in every classroom.
Personalize Learning for Every Student
The diagnostic-prescriptive approach of Tutorials personalizes learning for every student.
- Multiple entry points allow each student to choose a learning path best suited to his or her individual needs.
- Self-paced instruction enable students to learn at their own speed.
- Purposeful use of interactive media actively motivates student to learn while addressing a variety of learning styles.
We are really enjoying using Tutorials. Several teachers are using to Tutorials to offer remediation and to supplement the content that has already been taught in their classes.
Keshia Seitz
Technology Specialist
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Introducing Apex Learning Middle School Curriculum
In addition to Foundations courses, the Apex Learning catalog is expanding to include Middle School Tutorials for grades 6-8. Middle School Tutorials provide grade-level instruction in math and English language arts for reading, writing, and language. Designed for use on tablet devices as well as laptops, desktops, and netbooks, Middle School Tutorials are used to deliver standards-based instruction, provide intervention and remediation, and prepare students for success on high-stakes assessments.
*Apex Learning Tutorials are accessed over the internet from desktop and laptop computers, netbooks, tablets and other mobile devices with a web browser.


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Aside from Isas and pension contributions, there is a long-established additional way to invest almost tax-free with the bonus of dental and optical rebates.
Friendly societies have had a fair amount of criticism for being too opaque on charges and returns have, for some, been poor. But the societies can offer a unique tax-friendly system of saving which can bring returns of nearly 10pc annually, Your Money's research shows. However, pick a dud and your money will have barely grown – or actually shrunk with inflation factored in. One of the worst has returned just 0.84pc a year.
The Treasury restricts investments to £25 a month or £270 annually (the figures do not equate), but many societies accept lower contributions. The tax break is on top of your Isa entitlement, where the investment choice is far bigger, so could appeal to those who have already used up their annual allowance of £11,520.
Gordon McNeil, an independent financial adviser at Fundworks in Sheffield, said: "We are very enthusiastic on tax-exempt plans. We offer them to clients both for children's needs in the future and for those who have used up their Isa allowance."
The commitment is for at least 10 years but many take out plans for far longer, such as 18 years to pay towards higher education. Some families take out a plan for each member in order to fund school fees with policies maturing in different years.
Even a baby can enjoy the allowance. A few societies impose an upper age restriction when there is life cover included.
Friendly societies were started to give a proper funeral to those who could not afford it, notably those lost at sea, and in the 19th century expanded to offer help to members who had had accidents or become sick or long-term unemployed.
Today, there are still societies with health plans and some catering specifically for occupational groups, such as dentists, pharmacists, police and teachers.
They range enormously in size, from the giant LV= (formerly Liverpool Victoria) with 1.3 million members (with 31,815 investing in tax-exempt plans) and £11.4bn in assets to smaller ones such as Red Rose in Blackburn with 18,000 members and £19.7m in assets.
Friendly societies are mutuals, owned by their members. They are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by both the PRA and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If any went into difficulty, up to 90pc of any investment, with no limit, would be repaid by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
The previous regulator, the Financial Services Authority, tried to encourage friendly societies to amalgamate and some have increased their strength that way, with Pioneer joining Exeter Friendly and Sons of Temperance amalgamating with Compass.
The majority of savings contributions are invested in with-profits funds but a number now have unitised plans which reflect the underlying stock market. The former have greatly outperformed the latter to date.
Bonuses are based on the guaranteed sum assured. Most societies add such sums – which cannot be taken away – to policies and increase the value of the final payout, but top performing Druids Sheffield of Rotherham actually pays you the money.
Societies are free to choose their own asset mix. Some opt for a high proportion in equities, such as almost 77pc (42pc UK) with Family Assurance, 52pc with Shepherds (40pc UK) and 50pc (43pc UK) at Foresters.
Property, held either directly or in funds, appeals more to others and has resulted in high returns. Residential property accounts for 66pc at Druids Sheffield while commercial property is preferred by both Sheffield Mutual of Barnsley, with 47pc, and Kingston Unity of Wakefield, with 39pc.
For investors who would like exposure to property beyond their homes, a friendly society tax-exempt savings plan (or Tesp) can provide just such a route.
A few have worryingly high proportions in gilts and fixed interest: 73.7pc at Red Rose, 71pc at Healthy, 40.6pc at LV= and 27pc at Foresters. This has proved a drag on performance.
As these policies are designed for the long term, do not withdraw early – the charges can absorb most if not all of the first year's contribution and the HMRC will remove the tax benefit.
Some plans automatically give life cover, which is usually the sum assured plus bonuses to date. However, if this element is not required, higher returns are available.
Tesps are almost tax-free; the 10pc tax on dividends, brought in by Gordon Brown when chancellor, cannot be reclaimed by the societies. Assuming a 10-year plan at £25 a month, maturing at the end of last year, the leader was Druids Sheffield, which paid £5,005 including discretionary bonuses, on a sum assured of £2,700 – a stunning 9.7pc annual return. With life cover, it paid £4,830 (9.1pc per annum).
Its close neighbour, Sheffield Mutual, paid £4,278 (7.01pc per annum) or, with life cover, £3,941 (5.41pc per annum).
But these high returns are the exception, as our table shows. Some societies have had poor performance. Over 10 years, some plans have achieved annual rates of only 0.84pc (Railway Enginemen's), 1.8pc (Scottish Friendly) and 3.1pc (Shepherds).
Mr McNeil said: "Look for a society with a solid financial base. Of course, past performance is not a guarantee for the future, but property has proved a bedrock asset for some societies."
Help towards the cost of dental and optical bills is given by several societies. Southampton-based Foresters will pay for both, with no upper limit, on a discretionary basis. It also offers a GP consultation service and legal advice helpline.
Up to £30 every two years can be claimed for both dental and optical expenses at Sheffield Mutual, with the actual amount depending on the sum invested.
Bursaries for members in higher education are awarded by Healthy Investment of Bury, formerly known as the Rechabite. LV= gives a 10pc discount on home, motor and pet policies and 15pc off travel insurance for Tesp holders.
Engage Mutual Assurance, better known as Homeowners, offers four grants worth up to £5,000 each to those who wish to join a volunteering project.
Top friendly society savings plans
| Society
| Maturity value
| Growth pa
| Sum assured
| Life cover
| Druids Sheffield
| £5,005*
| 9.7%
| £2,700
| No
| Druids Sheffield
| £4,830*
| 9.1%
| £2,700
| Yes
| Sheffield Mutual
| £4,278
| 7.01%
| £3,083
| No
| Sheffield Mutual
| £3,941
| 5.41%
| £2,840
| Yes
| Engage Mutual
| £3,924
| 5.24%
| £2,250
| Yes
| Healthy Investment
| £3,982
| 5.09%
| £2,890
| No
| Healthy Investment
| £3,904
| 4.74%
| £2,812
| Yes
| £3,819
| 4.72%
| £2,250
| Yes
| Kingston Unity
| £3,759
| 4.4%
| £2,894
| Yes
| Red Rose
| £3,257
| 4.13%
| £2,305
| Yes
(based on £25 monthly for 10 years maturing December 2012). *includes discretionary bonuses
'Plans offer good returns'
Kevin Thomson, a 49-year-old miner from Tamworth in Staffordshire (pictured above), and his wife, Angela, have both held a series of tax-exempt savings plans with Druids Sheffield Friendly Society.
They are currently on their second set each of 10-year policies, to which they contribute £200 and £70 annually. The first matures on June 1 and they expect to receive £3,581, which is a 9.7pc annual return, including discretionary bonuses.
"The sums are easily affordable and Druids Sheffield has very good returns," said Mr Thomson, who has encouraged his two teenage children to open plans.


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Friday, 28 January 2011
Paint it black
Soo Choi,2010,Pain it black [ fabrics and wood, cigar box, acrylic on wood ]
The brief for this project was titled 'future sound' and each person has a randome song and need to work responding the sounds.
My song was the Rolling stones' ' Paint it black'. First i focused on the beat, which feels like you are being chased, but it sings about the sorrow of girlfriend's death. I imagined he is emotionally drained from sadness and therefore cannot play music anymore. That initial idea lead me to imagine the instruments what we cannot play like sort of Dada's sculptures. I choose the accordion because it is used in Jewish music a lot, and the song sounds like Jewish funeral song.
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Oil painting: Three lemons in white bowl.
Three lemons in a white bowl.
Oil on board, 30x24cm
February art: A celeriac in J. Herbin ink.
I had the good intention to go do some plein air painting today; The sun came out this morning with blue skies and although it was chilly,it was a perfect day for plein air. Then I got stuck in doing all sorts of nothings, so the day got older and colder and my courage weaker. To not feel completely useless, I grabbed this celeriac, already a week…or two, old.
I used J. Herbin ink, color café des isles. It is water soluble and along with some watercolor dabs, I bled the lines. So I think the cream, somewhat bland colored celeriac got a little red in its cheeks, giving it some snazzy attitude.
J. Herbin ink, nib pen and watercolor in Stillman & Birn sketchbook, 15x22cm
February art: kohlrabi and black spanish radish.
Vegetables are always a good idea. To sketch. The winter vegetables with their bland colours aren't always that exciting to paint, but in that fact lies the challenge. It is easy to splash the reds and yellows in summer foods, but what with the black and beiges of winter root vegetables. for this exercise I chose kohlrabi, not a vegetable I particularly like eating and black Spanish radish.
Kohl rabi and black Spanish radish.
Mini TWSBI pen and watercolour in Daler Rowney sketchbook, 29X21cm
Painting those veggies.
Root vegetables in watercolor
My mojo has left me since October/November last year with absolutely just no desire to put pen to paper or a brush to the canvas. The intention was there, many a time, but the execution didn't happen. It was that typical staring at a blank page, at a blank canvas and realizing that even the mind was blank. So what does that say about ignoring inspiration or mood and just get on with it, regarding art as a job that needs to be done. I don't have the answer. I can only say that if it were my job and I worked for a boss, I would've probably been fired.
Rutabagas, turnips and beetroot.
sketches in watercolor and pen in Arches watercolorbook HP, 18x26cm
I even went to see a Picasso exhibit, trying to find the desire to paint, but to no avail. No desire. No wanting it. I had a faint glimpse of my old desire today when I picked up a rutabaga(swede) for dinner tonight. I looked at it and thought by myself that it was a vegetable I haven't sketched yet and I wondered why… a trigger as simple as that. Not that I am now suddenly overcome with desire to splash the paints, not at all. On the contrary. I wonder what o do tomorrow. But I am grateful for at least having a sketch done today, before January runs out. Tomorrow's day will have to see to itself.
à bientôt
Every day in May – (1)a favorite food and (2)a tree.
"A favorite food," says the list of the art group EDM for this month of May.. Only one favorite food? That is a huge punishment! I can draw a favorite food for a whole month and even beyond. How then to choose between all my wonderful favorite fruits, the colourful vegetables, the meat…(yes, you Greenies, I love my meat!) And then there are fish and shellfish and how about a slice of cake? Or a cookie. And dessert. I never skip dessert. I won't even mention chocolate and that first cup of coffee in the morning. Only one favorite food?
However, I can sometimes play by the rules and this time seems appropriate enough to do so. So one favorite food it is. I confess my weakness for macarons. Those beautiful, sensual, romantic and utterly delicious delicacies our patisserie in Beaulieu so shamelessly flaunts in the display window. By just looking in my eyes, they know I am there for a box of macarons. Yellows and purples and pinks and reds which vary between red fruits and blueberry and strawberry and lemon and vanilla, chocolate, coffee, caramel and my big favorite, that green one, the pistache. I love them all. I leave the patisserie on an euphoric cloud and with my precious macarons gently tucked next to each other in a quaint box and artfully tied with a pink ribbon. All that is left now, is to nail this sketch, so I can retire with my box of macarons to my favorite chair in my favorite corner…..sigh. I rest my case.
watercolor and dip pen with Sennelier indigo ink in S&B alpha sketchbook, 22.9×15.2cm
I can totally understand why there are nutcases walking around hugging each tree they come across. sometimes I am one of them. Cause a tree is not just a tree. It is a friend, it stirs our emotion, it is a refuge, that safe place under/or in its branches where we hide from all that scorches us..the sun, the world. The olive tree is all of that for me. I do hug my olive trees and talk to them, touch them, stroke them, care for them, love them. They make me think of sunshine and heat. They makes me hear the cigales. They bring me the scent of lavender and wild herbs in the fields and I see colourful vegetables drizzled with the golden oil from its olives, glistening with crystals of fleur de sel. That is my olive tree.
..olive tree..
watercolor and Prera pilot fountain pen in S&B epsilon sketchbook, 14×21.6 cm
à demain
Red peppers in aquarelle
I have been struggling with a fatigue for a few days…it may well be the change of seasons? Just the thought of going out sketching already tires me..so I have been mostly in front of my table, fiddling with small sketches, moistly fruits and veggies, which is usually a good idea when all else fails.
I've noticed that I have actually never done red peppers..which is surprising. Et voilà..some red peppers for today.
..red peppers in aquarelle on watercolor block, HP, 18cmx26cm..
à la prochaine!
Six apples and a sucrine in aquarelle.
In summer we don't eat apples. We munch on peaches and nectarines. Except the horses. They have their apples throughout the year. An apple is one of the most delicious subjects to draw and paint. For the experts it is a challenge to capture its real beauty and succulent appearance and for the beginner it is easy enough to start off with and be inspired to keep going.
…six apples…
pen and aquarelle on watercolor block
..six apples close-up..
Just for some lazy fun, I splashed some greens for a sucrine salad…using blues and yellows, purple and payes gray for darker shadows. Salad is always difficult to draw and paint, so many lines and squigles…definitely not a favorute subkect of mine. The greens are a great challenge though!
..sucrine salad..
pen and aquarelle on waterclor block
..sucrine salad close-up..


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Let Bob's Burgers and the National Make This Your Most Lovely Yet Somber Christmas Ever
The animated National cover a song from the show.
So much for Christmas Cheer: In a gorgeous Christmas card from Bob's Burgers, the National play ornaments on the Belcher family Christmas tree, singing their version of the Christmas song from Bob's Burgers' recent holiday episode and spreading peace, love, and depression throughout the land. Unless you really love the National, because in that case, this will just warm your heart.


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Following my Little Way of Fasting article, Clare asked me if I would write a follow-up, to give an update on my progress, and all the graces that have poured into my life because of my fidelity to fasting.
Oh dear!
When I read the request, my face went the colour of Palm Sunday vestments!
The things is, I found it a struggle to do any fasting for a few months. My first reaction to the request was that it would be hypocritical of me to write such an article, having become a bit lax on the fasting front. But, for better or for worse, here is my reflection on my recent experience (or lack thereof) of fasting.
So what stopped me fasting? I can answer the question with one word: stress. I've been facing a couple of stressful situations in my life over the last few months. It became more difficult to pray, and it felt as if it was impossible to consider fasting. I just wanted to distract myself from the pain inside. The internet, sports on TV and food were my favourite distractions. In the middle of all this, I certainly had no appetite for depriving myself of even a cup of tea in the morning and offering it up to the Lord. I was being deprived of a large part of my sense of self-worth, so He wasn't getting any more sacrifices from me. It was almost as if I was empty inside, and so had nothing to offer.
One thing I was managing to do, occasionally, was to expose the Blessed Sacrament in the church for a while after Mass and spend time with parishioners in adoration. However, when Lent drew near, I realised I had to make some effort to get back onto the wagon from which I had fallen. It was time to try fasting again.
And the truly amazing thing is that fasting began to work (little) miracles almost immediately. Almost as soon as I began doing without my morning cup of tea, I felt a little spiritual strength come back. I began to get a new perspective on the trials I was experiencing. I began to pray a little better, and I was a little stronger in the face of temptation to sin. It was as if even the minuscule sacrifice I was making was creating just enough room in my soul for the Holy Spirit to get to work. Remarkable! It was a most generous payback on what felt like such a small effort. It's as if I had deposited some money in the bank, and received a lot of interest almost immediately.
It illustrates for me how generous Our Lord is to me, and to us all. Sometimes it feels like he asks to work long hours in the vineyard. But He rewards us so generously for the efforts we make for Him, even if they seem small to us. He can even use our half-hearted attempts as occasions of grace.
What I have learned in the last while is how we must draw from all the channels of grace in the spiritual battle in which we are engaged. Reading the Word of God, Receiving and Adoring the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, Praying the Rosary, Going to Confession and Fasting are important channels through which grace can gush into our souls.
The Church encourages us to fast during Advent and Lent, and on Fridays throughout the year. What I have learned recently is that even the smallest effort of fasting, done with love and with prayer, is enough to open the endless channel of God's grace into our lives. However many times I fail or give up, it doesn't matter. Jesus is never going to give up on me, so I guess I will just keep joyfully trying in my little sacrifices, to show my love and gratitude for the big sacrifice He made for me on the cross.
We have just 1 week left before lent ends, so lets summon up all our strength and offer that one cup of tea, that one cigarette, that one biscuit. And lets offer it to God as little imperfect children would to a loving Father – with all the love we can find in our hearts.


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Dracula Origin - What's Your Opinion? ENDING SPOILERS - 06/15/08 09:08 PM
I just finished Dracula Origin. I have been looking forward to this for so long - especially since I have played the other ones. I have to say that I'm really disappointed. I realize they kept Dracula from emerging until the end, but they didn't do a very good job building up the suspense. I was fairly bored until he got to the castle and even then the last confrontation was lackluster. I have to admit, though, the last game I finished was The Lost Crown . . . and it's going to take a whole lot to top that.


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Fresh engineering graduates lead demand in manufacturing
By Apeksha Kaushik, TimesJobs.com Bureau
The Manufacturing sector accounted for 12% of the total demand for engineers with less than 2 years of experience during Feb-Mar '14, according to TimesJobs.com data.
Key demand drivers
Increase in demand for fresh graduates in engineering can largely be attributed to increase in activity in the manufacturing industry in India, in the recent past. There has been a spurt of new companies and a lot of production has been moved to India from other countries.
According to Samit Jain, director, Pluss Polymers, "Companies have realised that they need to start innovating, creating new products and meeting international standards. For this the organisations need talented, young and enthusiastic individuals, hence the demand is rising for freshers."
The demand for this experience category has been buoyant since the latter half of 2013, when it reported a 30% increase. Explaining the increase in hiring for freshers, Vijay Kumar, founder & CEO, Peepal Technology and Management Consulting stated in the bi-annual RecruiteX report that although only an economic revival can lead to increased hiring and fresh jobs in the Manufacturing & Engineering sector, many organisations actually felt that this was the best time to recruit fresh talent.
Jain added that "The Indian Manufacturing sector had neglected hiring of fresh graduates earlier, leading to a dearth of talent, as senior talent begins retiring in the next few years. However,
Most sought after skills
Industry today is willing to teach individuals and train and mould them in the way that is required. Hence, willingness to learn and adapt is deemed most crucial by employers.
According to Jain, "Any degree teaches the individual how to learn! What one does in a job is typically different from what one studies. Hence, the skills that any graduate today needs to possess is an ability to change, ability to learn well, ability to work well in a team without creating friction, ownership and commitment towards the task at hand and a demonstrable integrity and willingness to take on responsibilities." Besides these, good communication, analytical and problem solving skills are also of prime importance.
Average salary offered
Salary today varies from function to function. "Engineering graduates could get anything from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs. 8 lakhs per annum. It totally depends on the size of the organisation and the employee's skill sets and the university that the candidate has acquired a degree from," stated Jain.
Future prospects
The hiring scenario is expected to be very positive for this category, in the coming months. India is on a growth path and particularly in the Manufacturing sector. "I believe that India has no other way to make use of its young and growing population other than to grow its manufacturing capability. Industry and the Government are realising this. We are acting slowly, but acting. Hence, there would be plenty of openings for engineers in the future," believe Jain.
Overall, only a slight increase of about 1.4% in hiring numbers is predicted in 2014 in the Manufacturing sector, said Kumar in the bi-annual RecruiteX.


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EWM 16'th general meeting took place at Hausdorff Center for Mathematics in Bonn from 2 to 6 september 2013 with the following schedule. See the report, the list of talks, the list of participants as well as the minutes of the general assembly.
EMS lecturer
Tamar Ziegler gave a mini-course with three lectures, as EMS lecturer 2013.
Invited lecturers
The program included a discussion on the following topic:
In what way do women benefit from "excellence schemes" now widly spread in various European countries?
Call for contributed talks
The Organizing Committee for the 16th General Meeting of the European Women in Mathematics invited submissions for contributed talks.
A contributed talk will last 20-25 minutes and we anticipate two parallel sessions.
The title and a short abstract (up to two paragraphs) had to be submitted to ewmwebmaster at gmail.com, before May 1st, 2013, stating in the subject line `Contributed talk for the 16 General Meeting'.
Call for posters
The Organizing Committee for the 16th General Meeting of the European Women in Mathematics also invited submissions for posters
The deadline of poster proposals was May 15, 2013.
The format of poster proposals.
1.The proposal should be restricted to a maximum of two pages.
1.The proposal should include a title, an abstract and up to three keywords.
2.The proposal should be written in clear way of English using Times New Roman 12-point font.
3.The title should be typed and centered (in 14 point bold capitals), author(s) name(s) (in 12 point bold), and affiliation(s) of author(s) (in 12 point italics) in this order; all in Times.
The poster had to be sent to ewmwebmaster at gmail.com, before May 15st, 2013, stating in the subject line `Poster for the 16 General Meeting'.
Organizing Committee
- Christine Bessenrodt,Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany.
- Lisbeth Fajstrup, Aalborg University. Denmark.
- Sylvie Paycha, University of Potsdam, Germany.
- Marie-Francoise Roy, Université de Rennes, France.
- Susanna Terraciini, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy.
Scientific Committee: The EMS/EWM Scientific Committee:
- Viviane Baladi (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
- Eva Bayer-Fluckiger (Lausanne, Switzerland)
- Christine Bessenrodt (Hannover, Germany)
- Alessandra Celletti (Rome, Italy)
- Cornelia Drutu (Oxford, UK)
- Isabelle Gallagher (Paris, France), chair
- Sara van de Geer (Zürich, Switzerland)
- Antonella Grassi (U Penn, USA)
- Ursula Hamenstaedt (Bonn, Germany)
- Dusa McDuff (Stony Brook, USA)
- Ragni Piene (Oslo, Norway)
- Ulrike Tillmann (Oxford, UK)


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Piracy To Cost Asia TV Industry $1.3 Billion This Year
The losses, calculated by multiplying the lost revenue per legitimate users by the number of viewers of pirated TV signals, were revealed in a survey co-sponsored by the Cable of Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia and CLSA Asia Pacific Markets, the Asian investment banking arm of Credit Lyonnais.
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Twitter released new updates to its mobile app for the iOS and Android platform as well as on its mobile site this Wednesday. This is just one of the latest changes made in its month long update which includes improvements on web browsing, search, and autocomplete suggestions.
One of the most visible changes for the three platforms is the improved search results when you are looking for particular tweets. This works in tandem with the recently introduced feature of viewing older tweets. You will now be provided with a Top Tweet result on top of the search which Twitter feels closely matches your query.
The company has also launched several iOS specific updates which is aimed at their iPhone and iPad apps. Opening a link from your Twitter timeline will display the tweet below the website content. Tapping on the screen will make the tweet disappear from view. This makes it easier for you to share content such as a video link.
The autocomplete feature is also improved in iOS devices which bring in more suggestions on hashtag, username as well as topics. One particular improvement boost is on the autocomplete of topics which the company says now has a more real-time feel.
Aside from these obvious changes there are also other changes which work behind the scenes. You might not see them but the company has also included several bug fixes and enhancements to make the service better. You might not notice this but traditional Chinese support has also been added.
If you have a Twitter app installed in your device you can now update it from the Apple app Store or from Google Play.
Twitter is a social networking and micro blogging service that lets you send out messages in 140 characters at a time. The service was launched in March of 2006 and now boasts of more than 500 million active users worldwide.
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This program is absolutely free for everyone. Here is one example of how the South Carolina Drug Card helps improve health care in our state with the South Carolina Medical Association – https://www.scmedical.org/content/discounts.
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In an important decision for people considering their estate plan, the Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently reiterated the limits on an attorney's ability to use a power to benefit themself. But even with this protection, the case highlights the need for people to carefully consider who they appoint as their attorney and to understand what powers they will be granting to that person and when those powers can be exercised.
Aviva Cohen by her tutor the New South Wales Trustee and Guardian v Shalom Cohen [2016] NSWSC 336
In late 2000, Mrs Cohen, the plaintiff, granted to her son, Mr Cohen, the defendant, an Enduring Power of Attorney (POA). To recap, an enduring power of attorney is a document whereby a person (the principal) grants to another person (the attorney), the power to manage the principal's legal and financial affairs when the principal loses capacity to do so for themself.
The POA granted to Mr Cohen contained the usual power to do anything that Mrs Cohen may lawfully authorise an attorney to do. However, the POA also permitted the attorney to "execute any assurance or other document, or do any other act, whereby a benefit is conferred on him". As a result, the POA gave Mr Cohen wide powers to do any act on behalf of his mother which would confer a benefit on himself. There was no evidence to suggest that Mrs Cohen did not have capacity when the POA was executed and, because the POA was an enduring power of attorney, it would continue in effect if she subsequently lost capacity.
In late 2001, Mrs Cohen purchased a property at Lane Cove in her sole name. The Lane Cove property was her main asset and she lived there until about mid 2012 when she moved into a nursing home. Mrs Cohen received a government pension and did not have any other assets.
A year after Mrs Cohen had moved into the nursing home, Mr Cohen, using the POA, transferred the Lane Cove property to himself for $1.00, leaving Mrs Cohen without any assets. A couple of months later, Mr Cohen resigned as attorney for his mother, leaving her without anyone to manage her legal and financial affairs.
As nursing home costs mounted and remained unpaid, the manager of the nursing home applied to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to have a financial manager appointed to manage Mrs Cohen's affairs. The application was successful and the NSW Trustee and Guardian was appointed as the financial manager of Mrs Cohen's estate.
In the course of reviewing Mrs Cohen's affairs, the NSW Trustee and Guardian looked into the transfer of the Lane Cove property. Mr Cohen asserted that "the property was purchased with his funds and put into his mother's name to be held in Trust for him." Mr Cohen made an offer to resolve the matter but this was not accepted by the NSW Trustee and Guardian on behalf of Mrs Cohen. As a result, the NSW Trustee and Guardian started proceedings to set aside the transfer of the Lane Cove property.
At the hearing (at which Mr Cohen did not appear), the NSW Trustee and Guardian submitted that although the Mr Cohen had the power to transfer title of the Lane Cove property to himself, he should not have done so because the transfer was not for Mrs Cohen's benefit and in fact it seriously disadvantaged her by depriving her of her only substantial asset.
The judge agreed that Mr Cohen's act of transferring the property to himself was an abuse of the power given to him under the POA and ordered him to transfer the property back to his mother.
In the course of his judgment, the judge reiterated that the relationship between a principal and the attorney is a fiduciary one and as a result:
The judge also confirmed that, whilst the terms of a power of attorney set out the extent of the powers, the fiduciary duty that the attorney owes to the principal regulates how the powers can be properly exercised. In short, there is an important difference between lacking power, having power and abusing power.
Drafted properly, a power of attorney is a very helpful legal document which should form part of everyone's estate plan. If you have appointed someone as your attorney under a power of attorney, you should carefully review its terms to see whether they can use the power to benefit themselves or any other people and, if so, whether this is desirable. You should also review the document to find out whether the attorney can use the power while you have capacity or only after you lose capacity.
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This pretty idea is something I made for my DDs several months ago - framed monogrammes for their bedroom doors.
They look good, don't they?
So easy.
All you need is a frame (mine were 2 for $5.00 from Big W); paint; and assorted papers.
The frames I got were already white, but because they were only cheapies I gave them a cupla coats of white paint to cover any marks/ scrapes on the wood (happy to do that - after all, they were only $2.50 each!).
You may prefer to use a colour to match the room instead.
You will find the painting easier if you remove the back of the frame as well as the glass.
You won't need the glass if you are planning on attaching dimensional embellishments.
Set aside to dry thoroughly.
While the paint is drying (or in my case 3 weeks later...well, life's busy!) cut your background paper to size and adhere it to the backing of the frame.
I printed the monogrammes on the computer and used them as a template to trace onto the paper I had chosen for the letters. If you're really clever you can draw them freehand.
Adhere letter to background paper, add desired fancies and...voila!
This would suit a boy's room too, using robots or space creatures or monsters, grrr!
I hope you have fun trying this out for yourself.
Have a great day,
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"Today's proposal significantly facilitates the management of clinical trials, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety."
-- John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy
Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 18, 2012
Europe's executive branch, the Commission, has just released a proposal that would result in sweeping changes to the way research on human subjects is approved, conducted and monitored in the European Union. In a press release John Dalli, the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, noted "Clinical trials are crucial for developing new medicines and improving existing treatments … today's proposal significantly facilitates the management of clinical trials, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety ..." The proposal was welcomed by the research-based European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), based in Brussels, as "an important step" towards "a much needed simplification and standardisation of [the] clinical trials" process in Europe.
The proposed legislation will replace the "Clinical Trials Directive" of 2001, and will take the form of a Regulation, which under European law is the equivalent of a federal statute that preempts state laws. The 2001 Directive has come under fire from medical researchers who have complained that the administrative costs it imposes have put Europe at a disadvantage in the competition for research funding. Trials run across several countries have faced particular problems, often having to go face differing bureaucratic hurdles for approval at the national level. This has led clinical trial sponsors to move their research to non-European countries, resulting a 25% decrease in the number of clinical trials conducted in Europe between 2007 and 2011. The proposed Regulation would provide for a centralized EU application procedure for multi-country clinical trials and would include oversight of trials conducted in foreign countries, such as the BRICs (Brazil, India, Russia and China).
The proposal will now be considered by the European Parliament and the Council, and is expected to come into effect in 2016.
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Uganda Gorilla Trek
This trip is to see the extremely endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda before they become extinct (there's approx. only 700 left in the world).
This is booked and paid already, so itinerary is not flexible and won't be changing.
- May 31st: arrive in Kampala
- June 1: Free day in Kampala
- June 2: Drive Kampala to Bwindi
- June 3: Gorilla trek in Bwindi
- June 4: Drive Bwindi to Kampala
- June 5: I'm flying back out, but if you want to extend your stay...
All you need is good, sturdy hiking boots that you've worn in... and a raincoat. Aside from that, just what you'd ordinarily wear on a hike in a jungle/rainforest environment.
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Doobie (1999)
Mr. Shuldig and his dog, Doobie.
Doobie was a real dog. When he was a puppy he was a beautiful chubby little ball of soft white fur, so we named him Doobie, Hebrew for Teddy bear. He grew up to be a scrawny little white dog with hair like stiff bristles and a black patch around his left eye. He was also super intelligent and my pal. Shuldig sometimes comes across as too idealistic or saccharine. So I gave him Doobie to act as a "realistic" counterpoint to his innocence. The "real" Doobie died a number of years ago at the ripe old age of 17, but he lives on in the comic strip. And in my heart.


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Since the beginning of the year, Microsoft has been running a series of helpful posts called the SEM Intermediate Series — "a collection of posts intended for search engine marketing professionals looking for guidance in monitoring and adjusting the key performance indicators (KPIs) that determine the success of a PPC campaign." The SEM Intermediate Series is a follow up to the SEM Beginner Series.
The ninth post was recently put up, focusing on "Understanding and Optimizing Match Types." Prior posts include "Calculating and Improving Return-On-Investment (ROI) in Microsoft adCenter," Testing Ad Copy To Determine the Highest Performers," "How Campaign Budget Settings Impact Ad Volume and Display," and other related items.
If you've moved beyond the basics with Microsoft's adCenter, and want to dig in to meatier subjects, the series is a good place to start.


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|What type of 'shrub' will flourish in a very shady spot? I also do not want it grow to a very large size.
|You might try growing Carolina allspice (Calycanthus) whose reddish-purple flowers have a pleasant spicy odor. Another interesting shrub, the Japanese quince (Chaenomeles), produces clusters of spring flowers in various shades of red, pink or white, and the large, spicey scented, quince like fruits that appear later and which can be, made into jelly. A shrub worth growing for the vivid red autumn coloring of its leaves and the interesting corky, wing-like flanges of its bark is the winged euonymus (E. alatas). Another showy member of this group is the purple-leaf winter?creeper (E. fortunei var. coloratus) which makes, an excellent groundcover. The leaves take on an attractive shade of purple with the coming of cold weather. Perhaps the most popular of the flowering shrubs are the rhododendrons, which include azaleas. Given a deep, moist, woodsy soil, they will thrive in shade and are ideally suited for informal planting. Hope one of these suggestions is just right for your landscape.


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30 Wantanopa Cres Toronto, Ontario
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Woburn, Toronto, ON has a population of approximately 57,366. The properties in this area have an average asking price of $608,099.
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text: LaRue Betty Turbyfill, 87, in Ooltewah, died on Friday October 18, 2013. It was the evening of her 66th wedding anniversary.LaRue was born April 5, 1924 in Dayton, Md., on a farm in Howard county to Ida Irene and Hamilton Simpson. She was second-to-the-last of 11 siblings. At an early age she developed a love for crocheting. She made many exquisete and intricate pieces of needle work art.LaRue and Eddie were baptized Seventh-day Adventists in Baltimore, Md., and currently are members at McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church.She worked at Johns Hopkins University for about 20 years in the clerical department. She was committed to providing for Christian education and community outreach.In 2002 they moved to the milder climate of Collegedale. They enjoyed the warmth of the congregation at McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist church. They were filled spiritually by pastor Gettys' sermons and his wife Cynthia's Sabbath School classes and physically by the potlucks, especially on the weeks they celebrated birthdays.Her last days were spent meditating on Christ's second coming. Whenever pastors made visits she welcomed their prayers.She is survived by her husband of 66 years and the love of her life, Edward C. Turbyfill; also, one daughter, Donna Pottillo, of Collegedale. Donna has managed the eldercare of her parents and been active in local ministries after the loss of her husband in 2004. LaRue is also survived by one brother, Thomas Simpson, of Dayton, Md.; and one sister, Margaret Nicholson, of Damascus, Md.Her favorite expression was, "Keep looking up, Jesus is coming soon!"The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home at 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Processional to Chattanooga National Cemetery will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., officiated by pastor Don Gettys.Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.


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Mendon Ponds Park in Monroe County, NY
Mendon ponds park is a county park located southeast of rochester, new york near the town of mendon. at over 2500 acres (10 km²), it is the largest park in monroe county.monroe county parks department, http://www.monroecounty.gov/parks-mendonponds.php it ... [read more at Wikipedia]
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I have the following issues within using a PORTFOLIO ENTRY (see: http://generation65plus.com/portfolio-items/gartenarbeit-gegen-naeharbeit-in-kappel-am-albis-ch/)
1) How can I NOT SHOW "forward I back"? -> "Header & Co" has been disabled.
2) How can I NOT SHOW "Job Description" title? -> "Show Job Description" has been diabled.
3) How can I NOT SHOW the WHITE STRIPES before and after the SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE?
4) How can I SHOW the copy right footer? It has been enabled to show it.
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Disclaimer: I started Blog-tember a few days ago and then skipped a few days due to some personal things going on in my life. Without disclosing a lot, it's been rough, but working through it and finally got the strength to continue with the challenge.
This one was a tough one to do, because honestly, I don't usually spend time thinking about what I do during the day because it varies. I work a full-time job during the day that I love, but my duties change throughout the day and sometimes throughout the week. Therefore, my day-to-day schedule rarely looks the same. I thought rather than going through each hour of the day with you through photographs that I would use gifs instead.
Just as a disclaimer, I am NOT a morning person and my daily schedule reflects that.
7:15 Alarm goes off. I proceed to hit snooze.
7:20 Alarm goes off again and I hit snooze again.
7:25 Alarm goes off again and I grumble something to my cat who's now wide awake and also trying to encourage me to get up because she's tired of hearing the alarm. As am I, Reesekins, as am I.
7:30 I finally get up because I have an "oh crap, I'm going to be late if I don't get up" moment.
7:45 I am finished showering, brushing my teeth and I began fixing my hair into a bun.
7:50 I attempt to grab something to eat if my schedule permits it. Usually something from the night before or if I am really tasting it, I'll make an egg. I usually also brew coffee during this time if necessary.
8:00 Feed Reese
8:08 Head out the door for my commute to work. I usually spend some time in the Word during my commute.
8:40 Finally get to work, so I say my good mornings and get ready to complete my tasks for the day.
8:40-5:00ish Working during this time on the various tasks that might need to be accomplished during the day.
5:30 Get home from work and begin making or sometimes buying dinner.
6:00 It's finally time to eat 🙂
6:30-8:00 I usually spend this time to catch up on wedding-planning things, if I don't have a meeting at church to attend or someone that I am catching up with.
8:00 Lay in bed as if I am going to sleep only to start watching documentaries about people who eat strange things like toilet paper. Yep, I used to watch that show on TLC and every now and then it comes up as one of my recommended videos.
10:00 Finally start to key down enough where I pray and attempt to go to sleep.
That's my day in a nutshell. What's yours?
For the month of September, I am participating in the Blog-tember challenge created by Bailey. See her blog for more information on how to join. #blogtemberchallenge


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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Prop Ben Franks' big hit and unbelievable try-saving tackle on wing Frank Halai
The Blues put on an impressive showing away from home as they beat the Hurricanes 28-6 in a fast paced Super Rugby derby in Wellington. While the win was comfortable in the end, the 'Canes tried their damndest to keep out the lethal Blues outfit.
There were a number of big tackles throughout, with Julian Savea knocking back a few players and hitman Motu Matu'u flying at Blues players with mixed success.
It was prop Ben Franks who made two of the tackles of the match though, the first being a big hit, the second something that was actually quite unbelievable to see.
His hit on Jackson Willison early on was impressive, but later, after a frantic period of play that included multiple turnovers, Franks miraculously chased down speedster Frank Halai.
Halai has spent a good amount of time in the New Zealand Sevens team, being one of the highest rated players in the World Series. He actually scored the first try of the game, but on this occasion he met his match as powerlifter Franks' determined chase prevented a try.
The Blues racked up four converted tries in total, giving them a bonus point win after a run of three losses, and helped them leapfrog the Hurricanes into second on the New Zealand conference.
We can only speculate as to whether Halai would have made it to the tryline or not. What we do know is that a huge All Blacks prop somehow caught one of the quickest wings in the country.
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Chairman Goodlatte: "Reauthorization of the federal government's departments, agencies, and programs is a critical oversight tool to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently. It's been over a decade since the Justice Department was last reauthorized by Congress and it's important that we closely examine the Department to identify how it can be more cost-effective and work better for all Americans. I look forward to hearing ideas for reform from our witnesses next week and looking at this issue more closely over the next several months."
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Clued-up and more demanding, consumers expect a quick response time, innovative services, and interaction at all times. The insurer's front-office is really the frontline service for meeting these expectations and, as such, they must use digital transformation. Below, we set out our advice for successfully transforming the traditional front-office into an agile and flexible interface. Continue reading
Author: Deborah Osada & Emmanuel Gambart de Lignières
Home automation and connected cars: a source of services and tools for insurers
The vast number of start-ups operating in the home automation or connected car domain represent a wealth of opportunities that insurers can take advantage of. Via IoT, they can offer a new approach to insurance.
In a house, each room can host at least one or a few connected objects. For example, the living room may have a smart thermostat to control energy spending. The front door may be lockable via a smartphone. The smoke detector in the kitchen could communicate through text messaging. Or, there could be sensors in the bathroom to monitor water usage. Lastly, a connected box could be installed in a car to decipher driving behaviour and offer advice. Continue reading
Insurance: how to maximise the opportunities that digital can offer
Incorporated into company strategy, in the insurance market digital transformation affects all aspects of the profession, from customer relations to distribution, from partnerships right up to Management. But what are the digital opportunities on offer to insurers, and how can they make the most of them in a digital transformation project? Continue reading
The Customer 3.0 is pushing insurers to reinvent themselves
With the digital revolution making waves across all market sectors, and particularly in insurance, customers now hold more power than before. Time-poor, demanding, and savvy, customers are pushing insurers to reinvent themselves, and therefore traditional marketing strategies are changing. This is your "Customer 3.0", and here are some innovative solutions that you can offer them. Continue reading
Challenged by digitalisation, insurers look towards new horizons
New connected service offers aside, digitalisation is pushing Property and Liability insurance companies to take up their position in the new emerging ecosystem to become key players. But which pathways will lead them there? Continue reading