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India-China collaboration deemed to benefit SMEs: IndiaMART.comOctober 1st, 2008 - 10:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , Oct 01 (ANI/Business Wire India ): IndiaMART.com CEO on Wednesday addressed the event titled "Chandni Chowk to China " in New Delhi .
Dinesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, IndiaMART.com, joined economists, business heads and government functionaries at an event titled "Chandni Chowk to China " in New Delhi on September 29, 2008.
The theme of the event took a discursive route emphasizing that the Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) in India must collaborate with Chinese companies to leverage mutual benefits.
The event, organized by The Economics Times in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), had on the panel eminent dignitaries such as Dr Amit Mitra, General Secretary, FICCI, Jawahar Sarcar, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Rajeev Karwal, CEO of Milagrow, Ashok George, Head of Hero MindMine, Sanjay Chakravarty, Head of China Desk, Ernst and Young and Dinesh Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of IndiaMART.com.
A question and answer session followed the discussion, where over 200 Small and Medium entrepreneurs currently doing business in China participated.
Dinesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, IndiaMART.com assented with the present guests, We must make China our partner in growth, as India will be bestowed with multiple opportunities by collaborating with China .
He further added, As India''s economy is growing, numerous international businesses are now interested in selling their products in India . For this IndiaMART.com is planning to launch "Sell-in-India" initiative which will cater to the requirements of these businesses.
The event indicated that as India and China have marked themselves amongst the top industrial mammoths on the global map today, their tie-up will create ripples in the industrial sector. Amit Mitra, Chairman, FICCI, expressing the same said, China is an opportunity for Indian companies. However, strong political willpower is essential for a close, transparent and trustworthy business relationship with China . Only by healthy political intervention certain barriers that Indian businesses suffer in China can be overcome."
The forum encouraged the Indian SMEs to overcome cultural variation and experience the healthy work culture of China . Rajeev Karwal, CEO, Milagrow, reasoned, We must now also climb up the value chain like the Chinese companies with the same tenacity and vigor.
The event marked the culmination point of a series of articles on the theme in the Hindi edition of The Economic Times. (ANI)
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Well, yeah, so you get to offer the possibility without the process of actual research and verification of the data. Sounds like you're fishing for someone who can verify the details, don't it?
OK, here goes . . . I had a convo with someone a while back who seems to think that adult book stores are prime targets for behavioral science research and application, and not just by civilians, either. That phrase, "Come back to reality" is an actual embed, for example on the CD "Bellilicious" with Arabic music, the voice is on the first track and is hidden in the bass synthesizer; it sounds like a growling noise.
The programming at the book stores are related to guilt and psychological castration techniques. Intended to discourage sex with under-age kids, (under 18 in my state).
So, it's not all imaginary, so let's keep the ball rolling. :-)
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Manassas, Virginia – February 17, 2017 – Custom Corvette Accessories was started in 2005 and according to the CEO it happened quite by accident. "It was just a garage project with a few friends" he says. Well, 12 years later CCA is still going strong and is celebrating a 10 years of a great partnership with Lloyd Mats. This is the reason why they are releasing a PR celebrating 10 year partnership with Lloyd Mats.
Lloyd Mats are makers of floor mats that are designed to augment the experience of every Corvette enthusiast. In fact, they are the number one manufacturer of floor mats for Corvettes for every model that has been in existence since 1953. This means that whether you're driving a first generation Corvette or a modern Corvette Stingray, you can find the mats that you need for your car.
"The variety of materials and colors that they offer is just awesome!" says Chip Haselton the CEO of Custom Corvette Accessories. Lloyd Mats offer more than 100 color options and they can make more than one hundred trademark Corvette Logos. Basically, all one has to do is select the mat fabric they want, the colors and the logo they would like imprinted on it. Since they use precision cutting equipment that is computer driven, you can be sure that it is absolutely fantastic work.
Many people come to CCA to purchase a variety of different Corvette Accessories that they fabricate themselves including custom racing pedals, tunnel plates and billet aluminum oil catch cans, but there are parts that CCA cannot produce on their own. It is for these that they turn to partnerships with other Corvette patrs vendors who are highly skilled in what they do. If you are looking for the best in floor mats, Lloyd's from Custom Corvette Accessories is the place to go.
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Tutorial: How to Extend AWS CloudFormation with Lambda
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AWS CloudFormation is an amazing infrastructure management tool that allows you to define requests for resources in a domain-specific templating language. CloudFormation has built-in binary logic within the template in the form of Condition Functions. Nearly every resource in AWS can be defined in CloudFormation, but there is an occasional resource …Read more
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According to The Commercial Observer, Pret hopes to open 15 to 20 new stores this year in the city and an additional 15 to 20 stores the next year. The chain currently operates 24 sandwich shops throughout New York City. Given that it caters to the office-worker crowd, Pret will be targeting areas with high office traffic, like Midtown, downtown, the Flatiron District, and MetroTech in Brooklyn. The chain is currently doing very well, so expect more prepackaged tuna baguettes coming soon to a lunch near you.
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WorthPlaying's Best of E3 2014 - Finalists
(in alphabetical order)
Arena of Fate (PS4/XOne/PC)
Why do I feel so strongly about Arena of Fate? It could be because it's a genuinely joyful romp through a genre that, for me, is otherwise boring. It also could be that the game is simple to pick up but still allows for a degree of mastery and technical gameplay. Ultimately, it is probably due to the fact that matches are only 20 minutes long, and I don't have to write off hours of my life to play it.
Arena of Fate represents a distillation of some of the most fun parts of the MOBA genre, refined into a game that clearly wants to do its own thing. It's not a title that requires studious research into item orders and talent trees. It strips away a level of complexity found in many other MOBAs, and it feels stronger for it. - Tony "OUberLord" Mitera
Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4/XOne/PC)
The Arkham franchise redefined the concept of licensed games, bringing what was normally a genre of low-effort games into the limelight with one of the breakout stars of the previous console generation. Batman: Arkham Knight has a lot to live up to, but our brief time with it left the impression that the game can surpass all of those expectations. The combat and stealth mechanics have been streamlined and improved, the graphics have seen a remarkable upgrade, and the addition of the Batmobile adds an awesome new angle to the tried-and-true gameplay. Arkham Knight looks to be bigger and better than the last Arkham games in every way, and with a franchise that well regarded, that's saying something. - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
The Evil Within (PS4/PS3/XOne/X360/PC)
Because I gotta be me.
Survival horror is a big part of why I got into modern video games in the first place (some idiot told me I'd probably like Resident Evil 2, little knowing what he would unleash). Somebody pledges to bring it back to its hardcore roots about once every 20 minutes, but The Evil Within actually feels like it'll do it, rather than making a linear adventure game with a bunch of monster closets and cat scares.
It's not making concessions to playability to draw in a more mainstream audience or part of a very deliberate multimedia blitz. It's simply intended to creep you the hell out by any means necessary. Sure, there are a few ways in which it's admitting that time has passed and the genre has evolved, like how you collect "green goo" to upgrade your protagonist's various stats, but this feels like a throwback in all the best ways. - Thomas Wilde
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley (3DS)
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley is proof that sometimes, less is more. More recent titles of the franchise have become more and more complicated and try to give players busy work, but The Lost Valley emphasizes quality over quantity. Natsume has streamlined the basic chores and embellished the things that make the series fun. We're expecting great things from The Lost Valley and looking forward to it this fall. - Rhi "StormyDawn" Hale
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4/PS3/XOne/X360/PC)
Last year, I remarked that games like the Dragon Age series are going to have a real fight on their hands once The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is released. This year, for the lot of them, the situation has been updated to Defcon Screwed. The Witcher 3 offers some of the best balance between realistic and fanciful elements. Despite there being gryphons flying around and tree spirits murdering things, the game has a soul that feels remarkably grounded.
It doesn't hurt that The Witcher 3 is absolutely gorgeous, since the game's level of polish has been building for years. The title invokes an inquisitive feeling of unbridled wonder and immersion that modern RPGs seem to have forgotten. The expansive world seems to be waiting for you to explore and delve into its secrets. I'm uncertain that any games can come close to what The Witcher 3 aims to achieve in any category. - Tony "OUberLord" Mitera


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London Local Authorities Bill [HL]
Tuesday 18 February 2003
360. CHAIRMAN: Parking is a major problem, wherever
you live.
361. LORD TORDOFF: Do you have a figure for what
it is at the moment?
362. MR LEWIS: I do not have a figure I am afraid.
(Mr Kerrigan) The figure for last year was
about £40,000 and £38,500 in the year 2000/2001 for
littering fines. That was nationally.
363. CHAIRMAN: The whole country. What was it for
dog fouling?
(Mr Kerrigan) For dog fouling it was a little
bit less, round £30,000.
364. CHAIRMAN: Nowadays that is completely insignificant
over the whole country.
365. LORD TORDOFF: There is not a lot of enforcement
going on.
366. MR LEWIS: It is fair to say that the fixed penalty
regime is not being used to its full extent, no. I am reminded
it is discretionary, there may be differences between boroughs
and between councils as well.
367. CHAIRMAN: On the basis of those figures the
vast majority of councils are doing absolutely nothing at all
at the moment.
368. MR BLACKWELL: Speaking for Westminster, we do
prosecute instead of issuing notices so in terms of total numbers
it is far more than the figure that has been put forward.
369. CHAIRMAN: That puts a different slant on it.
370. LORD TORDOFF: Do you have any figures for prosecutions?
371. MR BLACKWELL: In Westminster off the top of
my head probably something in terms of litter 40 to 50 a year.
In term of dog fouling zero I think.
372. LORD TORDOFF: That puts it in context.
(Mr Jones) In answer to the question that
was put to us, it is our intention to provide a financial incentive
reward for local authorities to start enforcing the offences and
giving out fixed penalties for leaving litter and dog mess. There
are very substantial differences in the way that we are seeking
to achieve that from those which are set out in the London Local
Authorities Bill.
373. We are not convinced that there are significant
differences between the position in London and else where and
therefore because our policy conflicts with that which is outlined
in the Bill we have submitted reports indicating that we do not
support Clauses 26, 27, 28 and 29 and the schedule that goes with
374. We consider that this is an area which needs
very careful consideration, my Lords, because in this case the
local authorities are responsible for investigating what is taking
place and then they can give out a fixed penalty.
375. One of the issues which is of interest to us
in our consultation in relation to giving local authorities the
power to increase the level of fixed penalty is to provide sufficient
safeguards against local authorities using their powers in some
ways, some sort of tax raising power, that is not our intention.
This is something that we think could potentially be sensitive
and needs to be considered very carefully, and that is what we
are doing. We are consulting widely on the proposals.
376. In the clause which we have in the Local Government
Bill there are significant differences from those set out in the
London local authorities as regards how the money from fixed penalties
should be spent. The explanation that was given was broadly correct
in terms of the differences there in that initially in the absence
of any regulation on the subject matter the local authorities
will only be able to use their fixed penalties to finance their
statutory litter and dog fouling functions. We also have the power
to make regulations which can add to those functions so that local
authorities can spend their receipts from fixed penalties more
377. We envisage that high performing local authorities
will be given more scope in which to spend their fixed penalty
receipts than other local authorities. We envisage if the poor
performers are given some additional areas in which they may finance
using fixed penalty receipts they will be related to improving
their local environment.
378. One of the thoughts which occurred to us in
relation to the London Local Authority Bill is that it talks about
improving the amenity of the area, which to us does not exclusively
mean environmental matters, it may be that expression may be interpreted
more widely than matters which are, in our view, similar to litter
and dog mess. It could be said that providing recreational facilities
could improve the amenity of the area.
379. If local authorities are given the power, which
is set out in the local authorities, to spend their money they
will be able to spend it very widely in a way we envisage that
will provide certainly more clarity as to how local authorities
should be able to spend their money. For that reason we are not
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From Sapporo (on the northern island of Hokkaido), CTR play guttural, raw, anti-social god-son of GISM punk, and put a lot of effort into their outfits, poster design and live performances that seem to involve chainsaws and smashing stuff. CTR takes its name from the 1980 movie 狂い咲きサンダーロード, or Crazy Thunder Road 「the Japanese reads literally, and somewhat poetically, madness(狂い)blooms/flowers(咲き)」. The lead singer was formerly in Knucklehead.
I haven't seen this movie beyond a few youtube clips, but it, and CTR the band both definitely draw influence from Mad Max (which, though I won't got to the mat for it like I might for Conan the Barbarian, is nonetheless a pulp classic).
Very good Icelandic synth-pop with the right amount of bleakness in the bubble-gum. Includes a cover of 'Killing in the Name of'.
Drum & Bass / Dubstep Mc & Producer, his favorite tracks of mine were done w/ producer TC, like several of the songs on here, and the one in the video below--which is not acually on this release, but is known to me from this excellent compilation.
Cheap drum machine post-punk with fractured Americana guitars played by scraggly French hipsters. Claustrophobic, weird and on occasion rather catchy. The few throw-away tracks here are matched by some brilliant ones. I throughly enjoy this band.
Grimey British thuggery; the Mr. Slash produced tracks are especially worthwhile.
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From The Floor
An Understaffed Nursing Team and a Christmas Diptheria Outbreak
When the going gets tough, nurses get going
By Genevieve M. Clavreul, RN, PhD
Be a nurse long enough and you'll develop many fond (and not so fond) memories. Although I can recall numerous great moments from virtually every hospital where I have ever worked, Bexar County Hospital still holds a special place in my heart. For it was there that I learned invaluable intensive care skills and cemented my passion for pediatrics… seemingly all in one night that I'll never forget!
When I first arrived at Bexar County, it had the distinction of being one of the newest hospitals in San Antonio, Texas. There was a sense of hope and optimism in the air, and I couldn't wait to come to work. But working at Bexar County was no cakewalk. Back then, there was no such thing as an NICU. The cases we saw were extremely challenging since many of the patients came to us when they were at death's door. As with so many county or state hospitals, we were chronically overworked, understaffed and under-equipped. Yet what we lacked in these areas, we made up with an incredible esprit de corps—the kind that often springs forth from adversity.
Such adversity reared its ugly head one memorable December evening. We had just gotten control of a diphtheria outbreak that had ravished our community for nearly nine months when a second round broke out. Although Public Health had deemed the epidemic under control, waves of children had to be re-admitted because their parents had failed to get them the required booster shot.
Naturally, the holidays often found our staff stretched thin. So when I received the call pleading me to come into work on the cusp of Christmas, I had to take a raincheck on celebrating my mother's birthday and return to duty. My friend Kathy (the head nurse of our unit) and I kissed our respective children good-bye and reported to Bexar County on a night that turned out to be anything but normal.
Our Goal: Keep Everyone Breathing!
Arriving at the hospital, we discovered that we were short several RNs. Kathy was the only RN to supervise a team comprised of LVNs, and there was not an empty bed in sight. Never one to let a little thing such as short staffing faze her, Kathy quickly took stock of the situation and formulated a plan. We split into two teams, one of which had me overseeing some of my fellow LVNs. In exchange, Kathy offered me the first pick of which unit to monitor. Without hesitation, I chose the PICU, leaving Kathy and two other LVNs with what we called the "diarrhea ward."
It would take even greater measures to save this handful of children the second time around since they were already in a weakened state of health. But our team of RNs, LVNs and physicians had come to consider these children a part of our extended family. After helping them survive their first bout of diphtheria (during which we had lost so many young lives), we were not about to let them lose their lives to a relapse.
I was one of the more experienced LVNs. I had already started my bridge to RN, so many of the less experienced LVNs looked to me for advice. After a quick review of the patient charts, we developed the following strategy: if the patient "forgot" to breathe (as so often happens with premature infants), we'll give them a quick reminder shake; don't worry about the vitals unless they took a serious turn south, respond to any of the monitors when they alarmed, and keep all lines clear. Everything else would have to wait till morning. Our sole objective: KEEP EVERYONE BREATHING!
Rising to the Challenge
It was a harrowing night, a night that I would never wish on any nurse. But these are the type of events that build camaraderie. We all know that there are moments when we, as nurses, are called upon to stretch the limits of our skills, our patience, and our emotions. These are the events that provide a unique opportunity that let us grow stronger in our profession and make us proud to be an RN.
Hour after hour, we tirelessly barreled through our mission. A dozen hours later, after a long and grueling night, we finally wrapped up our shift and gave our report to the incoming staff. The morning shift head nurse made a quick visual pass of the patients. "You forgot to restock the nurse's lounge!" she told us. Kathy and I exchanged grins. After what we had gone through together that evening, we were not about to let her flippant, critical remark get the best of us. We just had to laugh it off.
To this day, I still remember that one December eve in all its glorious details. In what surely could be described as a "night from Hell," our team rose to the occasion and took control, using every reserve strength we had to pull together. Our team of LVNs and one RN had managed to work an entire 12-hour shift with a unit filled to the brim with some of the sickest children we had ever seen. We met every challenge thrown our way with skill, with aplomb, without ever missing a beat. Above all, not a single child's condition worsened.
In a perfect world, a short-staffed hospital would never exist. However, in this imperfect world, short staffing is often a reality. That's why it is so important to remember this trite-but-true adage: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!"
Geneviève M. Clavreul, RN, PhD, is a healthcare management consultant and a former Director of Nursing.
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Cyclist Friendly Accommodation
Places to stay which are convenient for our bike rental and are cyclist friendly.
Ayzac-Ost 0km
Camping de la Bergerie
Aire Naturelle de Camping Bellevue
Beautiful self-catering accommodation right next door to our workshop.
Argeles-Gazost 1km
Argeles-Gazost is the main town in this valley. We are 1km from town. In this town you will find everything you need. Hotels, restaurants, campsites, supermarket, boulangeries, souvenirs, pharmacies, swimming pool, thermal spa, park, casino, cinema and bike shop. Our store is 1km from Argeles-Gazost.
Hotel au Primrose
This hotel in Argeles Gazost is 1.5km from us and is very popular with cyclists. Secure bicycle garage with cleaning and maintenance area.
L'Arrieulat, Auberge des Pyrénées
Hotel near the town center. Very popular with cyclists and the restaurant has a very good reputation. The cuisine is based on fresh products from the valley. Free relaxation area with sauna and heated outdoor jacuzzi and Billiards room. Secure bicycle garage with cleaning and maintenance area.
Le Miramont*** Hôtel & Restaurant Des Petits Pois Sont Rouges
The Miramont is a three-star hotel in the heart of the spa district of Argelès-Gazost. The restaurant is very highly rated.
Hotel Les Cimes
2 star hotel within a 5 minute walk of the center of Argeles-Gazost.
Hotel Villa Bon Repos
3 star hotel in Argeles-Gazost. No restaurant.
La Villa du Parc
Beautiful b&b beside the park and thermal spa.
Camping Les Trois Vallée
4 star campsite. The kids will love it.
Camping du Lavedan
2.5 km from us Camping du Lavedan is 4 star.
Self-Catering Rental Homes
For self catering rental homes search Gites de France.
Agos-Vidalos 3.5km
Small village on road to Lourdes with campsites and hotel.
Hôtel Chez Pierre d'Agos
Pyrénées Camping Soleil du Pibeste
Le camping Airotel la Châtaigneraie
Camping Domaine de la Tour
Arcizans-Avant 4.7km
Beautiful little mountain village in Val d'Azun, 4km from us.
Maison de Beatrix
B&B near the village of Arcizans-Avant.
Auberge Le Cabaliros
Small family run hotel. Great restaurant and fantastic views.
Camping du Lac
4 star camping.
Saint-Savin 4km
Pyrenees Cycling Lodge
Our own cycling lodge. Booking early is advised. For June and July book by October.
Le Viscos Hôtel Restaurant
Hotel and restaurant in Saint-Savin only a short walk from us. It has the best restaurant in the Pyrénées.
Maison Emmanuel
Very nice b&b with pool.
Le Chalet des Pyrénées
Beautiful self-catering chalet for up to 14 people. Very quiet setting with magnificent views of Vallée du Lavedan. 10 minute walk from bars and restaurants.


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Herman Dune-- which consists of Franco-Swedish singer David-Ivar Herman Dune and drummer Neman-- have sharpened their craft without becoming overly professional or disingenuous. On their new EP*,* they play deceptively simple folk-based compositions with flashes of electric guitars, horns, mouth harp, and bowed saw.
Herman Düne's clip for "I Wish That I Could See You Soon", a perfect little puff pastry of a song, was one of the best and most criminally under-viewed videos of 2007. Featuring some green-screen shots that were all the more charming for being unfinished, it was the perfect mesh of visuals and music: puppets and moppets running around to a modestly arranged, enormously catchy folk-pop ditty complete with horns, angelic back-up singers, and vocalist David-Ivar Herman Dune's direct exhortations to the listener. Sporting a pink furry hoodie over his full beard, he came across like the greatest camp counselor ever, Raffi for twentysomething hipsters-- except, you know, bearable.
More than bearable, actually. After about a decade together, Herman Dune-- which consists of Franco-Swedish singer David-Ivar Herman Dune and drummer Neman-- have sharpened their craft without becoming overly professional or disingenuous. On the band's new EP, I Wish That I Could See You Soon, they play deceptively simple folk-based compositions with flashes of electric guitars, horns, mouth harp, and bowed saw. Each song has a similar structure: a few short lines followed by the title phrase capping each stanza. A full album of songs with this structure might grow repetitive, but on this five-track EP, it sounds like a songwriterly signature.
If the music sounds upbeat and whimsical, the subject matter very rarely is. David-Ivar writes about the confusions and frustrated yearnings of long-distance relationships, and the fact that the band is based in New York-- thousands of miles from home-- only reinforces the sense of isolation and longing. "Take Him Back to New York City" relates the pains of a bi-coastal relationship, as a transplanted West Coaster pines for an East Coast lover and, consequently, for the city they once shared. "I Wish I Had Someone That I Loved Well", with its Greek chorus of horns, follows an émigré around Coney Island as he tries half-heartedly to assimilate. On the other hand, the downtempo "When the Water Gets Cold (And Freezes on the Lake)" twists the formula slightly, describing lovers separated not only by geography, but by betrayal. "Right now I need to stay home, and I don't need your company," sings David-Ivar. "Right now I need to be alone, and I need you to stay away from me." Distance can be therapeutic.
As a singer, David-Ivar knows his limitations but refuses to work around or disguise them. Instead, he embraces them, devising an idiosyncratic approach to pop songwriting. Emphasizing his slight range (just four or five notes, it seems), he sings in a loose and talky style, becoming increasingly conversational as he addresses the horns, back-up singers, characters, and even you, the listener. "And we all go woo woo," he declares on "Take Him Back to New York City", right before the back-up singers coo the easy-listening bridge. He's not just warning you that the woo woo's are coming up, but also inviting you to sing along. All that's missing is a campfire.


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Q&A: My Company Has Reneged on Some Terms in My Employment Letter. What Should I Do?
Question: After having joined my new company for about two months, I have not been provided with certain stipulations in my contract – for instance, I have not been able to claim my leave entitlement and I am not being paid for overtime work. I am unsure about handling the situation – what should I do?
Answer: You might be so occupied working hard to impress your superior in your new job that you might overlook the fact that you are being taken advantage of – by not having the terms of your new employment contract properly honoured. (Read More Here!)


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One of the easier ways to check General Electric stock quotes would be to visit leading business and stock market websites, such as CNNMoney.com. Checking the live prices stock prices of General Electric involves entering the company name or its NYSE symbol, which is GE, into the search feature and then launching the search. General Electric is the only company that was among the original companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index in 1896, as stated on its website.Continue Reading
While the primary market of General Electric's common stock is the New York Stock Exchange, it is also listed in other markets outside the United States. These markets include the London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, states GE. The company has locations in 170 different countries and employs more than 300,000 employees worldwide, as of December 2013.
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Smokie is an English glam rock and pop rock band, formed by Ron Kelly and Alan Silson in 1965, hailing from Bedford, Yorkshire, UK.
Originally formed in 1965 of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chris Norman, bassist Terry Uttley, lead guitarist Alan Silson and drummer Ron Kelly, the band had previously used the monikers The Yen, The Sphynx, Essence, and the Elizabethans. By 1975, after Kelly had departed and been replaced by Pete Spencer and a difficult few years earning breaks and gaining exposure, the band, originally spelled 'Smokey', released their debut album "Pass It Around". The album failed to attract much attention, unlike their sophomore "Changing All the Time", which spawned the charting hits "If You Think You Know How to Love Me" and "Don't Play Your Rock 'n' Roll to Me". The album's acoustic guitar and string arrangements became Smokey's signature sound, however the band changed their name to 'Smokie' after the release following pressure from Smokey Robinson.
Smokie's subsequent album "Midnight Café", like its predecessor, featured the songwriting talents of Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, and produced the popular singles "Something's Been Making Me Blue", "Wild Wild Angels" and "I'll Meet You At Midnight", with notable appeal from younger audiences. With the cover of New World's "Living Next Door to Alice" in 1976 and the subsequent hit "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone", Smokie were catapulted to international and superstar-like success.
The release of the band's two subsequent albums "Bright Lights & Back Alleys" in 1977 and "The Montreux Album" in 1978, cemented this chart success, however was unable to be imitated on any of their later releases. "The Other Side of the Road" was released in 1979, spawning the hits "Do to Me" and "Babe It's Up to You", and "Solid Ground" in 1981. The latter however marked the departure of songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mark Chapman, and without, Smokie were unable to craft a successful charting album.
With Norman replaced by Alan Barton, previously of Black Lace, Smokie returned in 1986 and later released the albums "All Fired Up" (1988), "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (1989), "Whose Are These Boots?" (1990), "Chasing Shadows" (1992) and "Celebration" (1994), none of which drew any particular response. The band's move in to the '90s marked another change of lead singer with Barton being replaced by Mike Craft who recorded vocals on all of the band's subsequent albums.
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Anderson Silva is a heavy favourite to repeat his 2010 victory over Chael Sonnen July 7 in Las Vegas, while UFC 148 betting also sees Forrest Griffin aim to dismantle Tito Ortiz in the octagon in the third fight between the two veteran fighters.
UFC 148 Betting – Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
Pinnacle Sports lists Anderson Silva as nearly a 3 to 1 favourite to win the headline fight at UFC 148 over Chael Sonnen (+262 odds) in what will be a bad-tempered fight.
Silva has stated his relish at the opportunity to fight Sonnen: "What I'm going to do inside the Octagon is something that's going to change the image of the sport. I'm going to make sure every one of his teeth are broken, his arms are broken, his legs are broken."
"He's not going to be able to walk out of the Octagon by himself. I can guarantee that." The outburst came after Sonnen launched a verbal attack on the champion, targeting his native Brazil in the process.
The bookmakers predict that The Spider will earn an unprecedented 11th consecutive title defense and repeat his 2010 victory over Sonnen, despite the beating he took the last time the two fighters entered the octagon.
Sonnen may have left that match without a title (courtesy of a triangle armbar from the champ), but he certainly left an impression on Silva – broken rips meant the 6-foot-2 striker was out of contention for a year after their bout.
Since that defeat, however, it's been downhill for the southpaw wrestler. Accusations of performance-enhancing drugs, along with run-ins with the law outside of MMA, mean that Chael has had issues outside the cage. Despite the distractions, he won his last two fights, going three rounds with Michael Bisping.
Silva has successfully defended his title twice since his last bout with Sonnen, and the ex-boxer will hope to increase his knock-out tally to 19 on July 7th. That said, Sonnen got 289 strikes on Silva the last time the two met – more than he received in his previous 11 matches.
UFC 148 Betting – Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz
Pinnacle Sports UFC 148 betting odds see Forrest Griffin (-305) and Tito Ortiz (+269) go toe-to-toe for the third time, with the previous honours split between the two.
Ortiz was victorious when they first met in 2006, leaving judges with a tough decision (split) and fans with the Fight of the Year. Griffin struck back three years later, forcing another split decision as his striking overcame Ortiz's takedown abilities.
The two now meet after some of their worst form as professional fighters. Ortiz has lost a massive six of his last eight fights (although one of those was a Fight of the Night against the talented Rashad Evans), while Griffin has failed in three of his last five attempts.
In what will be Ortiz' last fight as a professional fighter, Griffin has nothing but respect for the veteran: "You forget that there were two or three years where he was untouchable. Most people in the sport now don't even remember that. I was fighting for three or four-hundred bucks when Tito was champion of the world."
""He's not what he used to be, but he's still putting on good fights with the best guys in the world… We're 1 and 1 and we've had good fights. There are definitely some things that will be tough to deal with.
He's a tough guy to fight. He's still got a good overhand right, and a nice shovel hook. He throws good punches and good knees. He's got a good Thai clinch."
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I decided to let my spot here sit for a little too long when life got hectic. Now, after classes, job changes, moving, pregnancy, and birth, I think I'm finally ready to pick back up and say…
Welcome to the world, my little Valerie!
At 41 weeks (exactly 1 week "late") Valerie was born on March 23rd, 2016 at 7:23 PM after my true labor started around 2 AM. My healthy little girl weighed 7 lbs 12 ounces and was nearly 20 inches in length. My life is forever changed with my new found love as a mother, which truly is greater than I imagined!
How is baby now?
Valerie is 3 weeks old this Wednesday and is still a completely healthy girl with a healthy appetite. She wakes up every 2.5 to 3 hours a night on average to eat/get a diaper change and hates falling asleep unless she is laying right next to or on top of mom or dad.
Valerie loves walks when she is worn in her Lille baby carrier (*review soon!) & is soothed by constant movement.
Valerie lets us know she's gone to the bathroom with little smiles and smirks, but I'm confident we will have a real, non-bathroom related smile soon!!!
How is mom?
After birth, I had 3rd degree tearing, a hematoma, hemorrhoids, and postpartum SPD (symphysis-pubis-dysfunction). Today, my biggest struggle is with the pelvic pain from SPD. For almost two weeks, walking and sitting were not options due to the pain. Everything was swollen and hurting down there and inside. Laying on my side seemed to be the only position I could manage.


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If you are using MDT Update 1 to deploy Windows 7 SP1 language packs then please pay attention, this post will save you time.
MDT 2010 Update 1 does not address the Enhanced Language Pack handling in Windows 7 SP1. This means that if you add a Windows 7 SP1 language pack to the workbench it will not appear in the task sequence wizard.
Thankfully the solution is fairly simple. You simply update the language handling function in the DeployWiz_Initialization.vbs script.
For details of the updates on how to make this update please see - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2547191
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Cenovus releases corporate responsibility performance for 2011
CALGARY, Alberta (June 27, 2012) - Cenovus Energy has released its corporate responsibility report for 2011 which provides insight on how the company is living up to its commitment to develop its energy assets responsibly. The report includes information on Cenovus's efforts to protect the health and safety of employees and the communities where it operates, improve environmental performance, promote good governance and transparency, and advance community engagement efforts.
"Everyone at Cenovus is committed to developing our business safely and responsibly," said Jim Campbell, Cenovus Vice-President of Government Affairs and Corporate Responsibility. "This report allows us to share our successes with stakeholders and helps identify opportunities to improve our performance."
Cenovus continues to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity at its Foster Creek and Christina Lake oil sands operations, which use specialized methods to drill and pump the oil to surface. This technique requires the use of steam to soften the oil. Since 2004, Cenovus has lowered emissions intensity by almost 27%, mainly due to energy efficiency initiatives that reduce the amount of steam required to produce a barrel of oil.
"All energy development has challenges. It's up to us to look for creative solutions and ways to improve. At Cenovus, the status quo is unacceptable," said Campbell. "Technology is and will be a big part of those solutions. We're currently working on 140 technology development projects, three-quarters of which focus on improving our environmental performance."
In 2011, Cenovus celebrated 20 years without a lost-time incident at its operations near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The total frequency of recordable injuries company-wide was reduced by approximately 15% when compared to 2010, while activity levels increased by 40%. This reduction was partly due to a focus on improving safety training for the increasing number of new and young workers entering the industry.
Investments in Aboriginal-owned and joint venture businesses tripled from $86 million in 2009 to $245 million in 2011 and now represent about 9% of total company spending. This increase is partly due to increased efforts to engage Aboriginal entrepreneurs in procurement programs as well as greater awareness of Cenovus among Aboriginal companies. Cenovus also invested $13 million in communities through donations and sponsorship programs.
The report is structured around Cenovus's Corporate Responsibility Policy, which consists of six commitment areas: leadership, governance and business practices, people, environmental performance, stakeholder and Aboriginal engagement, and community involvement and investment.
"At Cenovus, corporate responsibility is more than a reporting commitment. It's the guide for how we conduct our business," said Campbell. "We've put a system in place to integrate all aspects of our policy into our day-to-day operations."
Cenovus uses the Global Reporting Initiative as a framework for reporting and aligns its performance measures with standards set out by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Responsible Canadian Energy™ program. The full report is available for download at www.cenovus.com.
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Cenovus Energy Inc. is a Canadian oil company. It is committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock energy resources the world needs. Operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, which use specialized methods to drill and pump the oil to the surface, and established natural gas and oil production in Alberta and Saskatchewan. For more information, visit www.cenovus.com.
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Standard Chartered to list Indian Depository Receipts in India
Standard Chartered PLC considering to issue and list Indian Depository Receipts in India, making it the first overseas company to do so there.
It said on its website on Tuesday, March 30 the IDRs represent underlying new ordinary shares in the banking group.
Standard Chartered, which is also listed in Hong Kong, said it had filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The listing of IDRs is subject to market conditions and further regulatory approvals.
Standard Chartered group chief executive Peter Sands, commenting on the public filing of the DRHP, said: "Our intention to be the first company to list IDRs demonstrates how important India is to Standard Chartered.
"India is one of our largest and fastest-growing markets and achieved over USD1 billion in profits in 2009. We have a 150-year heritage in India. This is a unique opportunity to raise our profile and allow investors in India to participate in our future."
On the rationale for the IDR issue, it said the banking group had demonstrated a consistent track record of sustained financial performance across our markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
"2009 was the seventh consecutive year of record income and profit, delivering compound annual growth rates of 19 per cent in income and 22 per cent in profit over that period. The company's significant operations in the Asia region accounted for over 75% of its US$5.15 billion total profit before taxation for the year ended Dec 31, 2009," it said.
Standard Chartered said the listing of IDRs – expected to be the first by an overseas company - would be an unequivocal demonstration of the company's commitment to India.
This move would facilitate a step change in market visibility and brand value in one of its key markets by significantly increasing the Company's profile in India. India is one of Standard Chartered's key Asian markets - generating over US$1 billion in profit.
"The listing provides Indian residents with an opportunity to invest in the company and participate in its growth," it said.
It appointed UBS Securities India Private Ltd and Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Ltd (as global coordinators); and JM Financial Consultants Private Limited, DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. Ltd and SBI Capital Markets Ltd as book running lead managers.
It appointed its STCI Capital Markets Ltd as a co-book running lead manager.


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Hello Unregistered ,
Dear Barak,
I'm trying to use the USB CDC with the latest release of the Proton at 188.8.131.52 but seem the problem of receiving only one character is still open.
I would try to write my own terminal program.
Can you so king to send to me your VB2008 code to comunicate with the 18F4550 in CDC mode that in order to understand it?
Sorry for the delay, I was not on the forum for a while.I never tried it but it should work. I would try to use something more simple and cheaper than a mcp23s17. Maybe a serial shift register like 4094. If you use only one shift register, use 4 pins to for data and two pins for RS and EN, you will have to change the code and break each charchter into two nibbles.
Hello Barak,
You have posted a story about how you control a LCD over SPI.
WOuld this work in combination with a DIY SPI LCD with a mcp23s17 port expander?
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On the 3rd day of CNY, we usually do not go visiting as it is believed that doing so will cause argument.. so we usually go out for movie and makan makan
So we went out with my family and relatives
… and watched I LOVE HK 2012… funny movie.. though the first one (last year) was a lot better.
Then we went for lunch! After that we went to my aunts house to play some .. cards 😀
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My Depression Was the Worst It Has Ever Been During My Pregnancy
What is a time of joy for many women was my darkest hour.
One of my most remarkable traits is that I find it impossible to do things on schedule. I am habitually late for everything, for no other reason than I was on Twitter, or poking my zits, or eating a Twix. So when I set myself a goal of my 30th birthday to quit smoking, there was a little nagging voice at the back of my head saying "yeah, good luck with that."
But here I am, a month short of my 26th birthday, and I've finally done something ahead of schedule. I've quit smoking and I'm kind of pissed off about it.
Since that first puke-tastic puff at 14, on a Marlboro Red nicked from my mum, I've been an on-and-off smoker, mostly on since university and the almost compulsory 'fag in one hand, £1 vodbull in the other' dancing at indie clubs. Incidentally, the smoking ban did mean I came home from clubbing without fag-breath hair, but I also realised I can't dance for shit without that extra prop. I did consider buying lorgnettes to busy my smokin' hand but it seemed rather extravagant.
Anyway, for over 10 years, I smoked and I loved it. Menthols would be angrily chain-smoked on the way home from my shitty job, shared in the rain outside the library during study sessions and consumed by the packet-load in beer gardens on long drunk summer Sundays.
Meeting a new person, and finding that they smoked, I would almost instantly like them more. Is that weird? I guess. But at the time, I was like "this is good; we share something" whenever we'd go outside for a fag at the pub. If a friend quit smoking, I'd be like "whaaaaat? Quitter! You suck!" I know - awful.
I set myself the 30th birthday goal because according to my doctor friends (all of whom smoke like chimneys) that whole 'quit by 30 and don't die' thing isn't an urban myth - it's totally true 100% yep sure pass me that lighter. With drunken medical confirmation like that, I thought, I can smoke my twenties away with IMPUNITY!
The thing is, I just kind of stopped recently and I don't know why. Just, one day, I lit up and I hated it. It made me feel sickly, headachey and stinky. But I didn't want to be a quitter! So I tried again a week later, buying a whole new pack of menthols for a work evening out. But when my colleagues popped out for one, I didn't. I never peeled the cellophane off that packet. Weird. Last week when I found a battered half-full packet in a handbag I'd not used for a while, I binned them without hesitation, whereas usually I'd at least have scrutinised them to see if they were still smokeable.
I am aware this could read like I'm showing off about my easy ride, when I know most people struggle like hell with quitting. If you're one of those people, I'm sorry. And good luck with your quitting - I hear the NHS classes are really effective and you get certificates like when you learned to swim. My friend was on 30 a day and he's been smoke-free for a year now, thanks to those classes, so give them a go.
I guess that, having given up illegal substances for owning cookbooks and paying my bills on time, smoking was the last thing I had to hold on to from a time when I didn't have to get up every day to go to work, when a heavy week was about how many times I'd gone out, not how many deadlines I had. Setting myself that 30 goal was like I was saying "when I finally say goodbye to this vice, that's when I'll be a grown-up."
So, am I now one step closer to 'all grown up'?


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This photo from the early 20th century, "Ancient Greece", so to speak – "the Parthenon in the rain."
It is clearly seen that canny from plastered brick and at school all the same "historians" claimed that all of pure marble. But brick began to be used, according to "historians" somewhere in the 15th century. And build of brick began Kremlins and monasteries, such as the Moscow Kremlin – 1485 – 1495 years of the Novgorod – 1484 -1490, Nizhny Novgorod – 1500 – 1512, and so on, through the list.
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Introducing: Hellofood Nigeria
If you're not familiar with Hellofood Nigeria, it's a website you can order food from and have delivered to you. As far as I know, I think this is a relatively new concept in Nigeria, and I'm glad to see it.
If you're outside of Nigeria, this is something you're probably used to: ordering food from various restaurants online and having it delivered to your home. I have to say it's very convenient, having done it a few times in the past myself.
So far, Hellofood has partnerships with restaurants in Lagos and Abuja and their website is easy to navigate, so if you're new to online ordering, don't knock it till you try it!
Hellofood has been kind enough to offer 2 AC readers movie tickets, you don't need to do anything special to get them, just leave a comment on how your day is going so far!
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My day has been going on smoothly. So far so good!
Hellofood is a good initiative. I have visited their interactive website couple of times.
My day is going pretty well. it has been busy but fun.
I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend though.
My day has been great, less work today as per TGIF tins*winks*. I jst checked it up and i tink it's a wonderful idea


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So I was thinking last night about how the Legends work in FIFA and if im honest i think they are very underwhelming , now by underwhelming i dont mean there abilities in the game i mean that you are capable of using them for, If a card is a Legend it should be a legendary card it should be capable of lots of different things.
I was thinking about how they could improve the legend system in the game and not only make them abit more fun to play with but also make the players alot more accessible to a wider group of Fifa 16 coins android , the idea came to me after i watched a live stream last weekend of someone playing Madden ultimate team (I had no idea what was going on) and explaining how some of the legends work on there, from what i could gather you could have 1 legend and he could come out of packs as a speed card, throw card etc etc.... why cant we have legends like that? also what got me thinking about this was how hard it can be to get legends into a team without using another legend card.
Take for example Patrick Vieira....
Imagine legends in FIFA 16 come out of packs with double club stats on them...they have the legend club and they have 1 of there career clubs (all of these are already displayed on there Legend profile). This would allow himt obe used in ALOT more teams more easily and make him alot more accessible for people with lower Fifa coins.
Arsenal- best selling due to links with legend and prem teams
Manchester city- Also sells very high die to links with Toure
Milan- High selling due to league links.
Juventus- Very high selling due to strong links with Pogba
Inter- would probably be about the same as Juventus
AS Cannes- NOW this is the card you would use if you just wanted to make a full legend squad...Would not be amazingly popular due to the fact the team would not exist in FUT so he would only really be used for Legend and France teams forcing his price to be alot lower than the other iterations of the card.
The interesting things about these cards is they could cause Legend cards to be alot more accessible due to the much higher card weight of legend pulls to people and its clear the system would not be hard to implement on a coding level because a very close version to it already exists in madden.


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Lawyers in a malpractice case said today they won a $3.6 million jury judgment against a doctor who failed to diagnose a woman's cancer which eventually lead to her death.
Linda Stenberg, who lived in Schaumburg, died in August of 2007 from cancer, said Keith Hebeisen, a lawyer for the woman's estate.
Before the woman died she sued Dr. Kathleen E. Pearson, a family practitioner and osteopath who was part of a group of doctors based in Elk Grove Village, her lawyers said. The doctor is currently practicing in New Hampshire.


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Bose Institute invites application for the recruitment of Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow with Ph.D holders
Company name :Bose Institute
Posts :Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow
Qualification : Ph.D
Salary : Rs.20000-22000/- p.m
No of Post : 02
Location :Kolkata
Last date to apply : 8/12/2014
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Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow
A Walk-in-Interview will be held on 8th December 2014 at 1:30 P.M. in the Seminar Room of Biophysics Department, Bose Institute, P-I/ 12, CIT. Scheme VII M, Kolkata-700054 for one position of Research Associate / Senior Research Fellow (Extended) in the CSIR sponsored project entitled "Theoretical and experimental analyses of bacterial GlxRS-tRNAGIX -GatCAB co-evolution and the molecular basis of their interaction" under Prof. Gautam Basu, Biophysics Dept. of this Institute. The proiect is tenable unto 31St January 2015. Details of the qualifications, experience, associateship / fellowship and age are as follows:
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. degree in a Bioscience-related field With experience in tRNA biochemistry for RA position and candidates those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis in a Bioscience-related field With experience in tRNA biochemistry are eligible for SRF(Extended) position.
- Associateship / Fellowship : Rs 22,000/- pm. for RA / Rs. 20,000/- pm. for SRF(Extended), plus admissible H.R.A. and Medical benefit.
- Age: Below 35 years (Relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates only as per rule).
Eligible and interested candidates should appear before the Selection Committee with a typed application addressed to the Sr. Prof. & Ill-charge, Registrar's Office, Bose Institute, P-1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kolkata-700054 along with Bio-data giving details of qualification and attested copies of the Certificates, Mark-sheets and Testimonials. Candidates should also bring the original Mark sheets, Certificates, testimonials, thesis and papers etc. at the time of the interview.
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An inlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. Porcelain inlays are popular because they resemble your natural tooth. A porcelain inlay is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented into the tooth by your dentist.
Inlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays.
As with most dental restorations, inlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for inlay restorations:
What does getting an inlay involve?
An inlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom inlay and a temporary restoration.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an inlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your inlay is made by a dental laboratory.
At your second appointment your new inlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.
You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new inlay.
I hadn't been to the dentist for 17 years because I was absolutely terrified of the idea of a dentist, the smell, needles and what a terrible state my mouth might be in. It was ridiculous really, because in every other area of life I'm confident, but the very thought of going to the dentist had me hiding behind the sofa and getting the sweats. Alan was recommended to me by a friend who had been nearly as frightened as me and I was 'hand-held' there by my partner for the first few visits. Now I go on my own, and while the dentist will never be something I look forward to, at least I am on track now and am over my 'dentalphobia'.
And by the way the hygienist is just great.
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I was always dead scared of going to the dentist, but Dr. Bookey has taken such good care of me, and is so nice about everything, that I actually enjoy going to the dentist now. I love the virtual reality glasses he lets me wear while he does whatever needs doing to my teeth.
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NEWS FLASH: 12.00pm Wednesday 1 December 2010
Due to the inclement weather and in the interests of safety, Doncaster Civic Theatre and HotHouse have announced the postponement of Manchester Camerata's Baroque Favourites concert this evening.
The Theatre will in due course contact individual customers regarding an alternative date.
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NEW BRITAIN — With Election Day less than six weeks away, Democrats and Republicans are rapidly stepping up their campaigns.
Lawn signs and window posters have begun appearing around the city, and both parties have scheduled several fundraisers.
The first campaign debate is scheduled for Sept. 28 at Trinity on Main. The candidates for common council will have the floor from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and then Democratic Mayor Tim O'Brien and Republican challenger Erin Stewart will debate for a half hour.


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November 02, 2007 10:30 ET
Minister Blackburn announces a new Labour Program
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2007) - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec today announced funding to help labour ministries in the countries of the Americas effectively implement their labour laws and respect core labour standards. Programming will focus primarily on countries in the Andes, Central America and the Caribbean.
"Canada is supporting democracy and economic development throughout the Americas," said Minister Blackburn. "This funding will enable our partner countries to strengthen and modernize their labour administration, enhance occupational health and safety standards, and facilitate a better dialogue among government, business and labour," added Minister Blackburn.
This initiative is being funded under the International Program for Professional Labour Administration (IPPLA), a two-year, $8.5 million project jointly funded by the Labour Program and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). It will help countries to act on the commitments in trade-related labour agreements, and to deliver on obligations resulting from the Summit of the Americas and the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour.
As part of the IPPLA, the Organization of American States (OAS) will receive $1 million for activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, studies and policy papers, as well as facilitation of bilateral collaboration between labour ministries throughout the hemisphere.
Most countries in the Americas are actively working to meet internationally recognized labour standards. The IPPLA will support their efforts to meet their obligations under the International Labour Organization and any labour agreements that Canada has signed or may sign with them in the future.
During his visit to Washington, Minister Blackburn also met with the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao, the Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Albert R. Ramdin, and the Ambassador to the OAS, Graeme C. Clark, as well as the Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America, Michael Wilson.
"The Government of Canada is acting on its Throne Speech commitment to strengthen Canada's place in the world," Minister Blackburn said. "We are working with our partners in the hemisphere to promote the fundamental value of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law," added Minister Blackburn.
This news release is available in alternative formats upon request.
International Program for Professional Labour Administration
The International Program for Professional Labour Administration (IPPLA) is part of the Inter-American Program of the Canadian International Development Agency, which contributes to the achievement of greater equity in the Americas by helping to fulfil commitments made at the Summit of the Americas.
It is a two-year, $8.5 million project managed by the Labour Program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). The IPPLA seeks to strengthen labour administration in countries (especially smaller economies) of the Andean, Central American and Caribbean sub-regions of the Americas.
The IPPLA will primarily help countries to:
- strengthen and modernize their labour administration and adhere to international labour standards;
- enhance national occupational health and safety standards to promote safer and healthier workplaces; and,
- facilitate social dialogue between the government, employers and unions.
Partner organizations such as the International Labour Organization, the Organization of American States, regional non-governmental organizations and local labour experts will likely be involved in designing, managing and delivering activities and components of the project in order to respond to local priority needs.
Project activities that are part of the IPPLA may include workshops, seminars, conferences, collaboration on policy or legislative development, study tours, studies and research exchanges, as well as social dialogue between the social partners themselves and with governmental authorities.
In the spirit of a multi-stakeholder approach, the IPPLA project will encourage the participation of governments as well as of representatives of organized labour and employers' groups.
HRSDC's Labour Program represents the views of Canada abroad on matters such as working conditions, workplace health and safety, industrial relations and labour standards, and participates in the negotiation of international labour agreements. Much of this work is designed to improve living standards, working conditions and workers' rights both in Canada and abroad.
This project supports the Government of Canada's commitment to re-engaging in the hemisphere. Our engagement will focus on increasing prosperity and improving security throughout the hemisphere, as well as promoting Canada's fundamental values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
For more information, please visit the following Web site: Labour.gc.ca.
Human Resources and Social Development CanadaMedia Relations Office819-994-5559orOffice of Minister BlackburnMichael Winterburn819-997-6938www.Labour.gc.ca
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What is HABITACT?
HABITACT is a European exchange forum on local homeless strategies. It was launched with the support of FEANTSA (European Federation of National Organisations Working with Homeless People) in June 2009 by a core group of cities to develop European cooperation between local social policy administrations on tackling homelessness.
HABITACT was established in response to growing interest and demand for information on homelessness from local authorities across Europe. Support from the European Commission and patronage from the European Committee of the Regions will serve to further build cooperation to make progress on tackling homelessness.
EU Context
The European Commission presented a Communication on a "Social Investment Package for Growth and Cohesion" (SIP) on the 20th February 2013. The SIP analyses the social situation in Europe and sets out social priorities for the EU and European Member States. The package calls on Member States to prioritise social investment and to modernise their welfare states, and offers guidance to Member States on how best to use EU financial support to implement the outlined objectives. It emphasises homelessness as a priority for smart social investment. This new policy framework should stimulate Member States to do better on homelessness and reinforce the EU's support and co-ordination in this area. In October 2013, the Committee of the Regions adopted an opinion on the Social Investment Package which makes strong references to the need for transnational cooperation between cities on the issue of homelessness.
Key dates
22 September 2017: European Observatory on Homelessness 12th European Research Conference on "Changing Profiles of Homelessness: Implications for Services" (Spain)


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Between the Ugab and Huab Rivers in southern Damaraland lies a vast and unspoilt wilderness with magnificent desert scenery, fascinating geological formations, archaeological sites and a unique variety of desert fauna and flora. This is also where you will find Mowani Mountain Camp.
The Camp is camouflaged among large, ochre boulders with its high elevation commanding distant views over the ancient landscape. You can be absorbed into the wilderness and observe nature and its inhabitants undetected. Adventures and activities include elephant and dune drives, nature walks and excursions to nearby Twyfelfontein archaeological site with all its wonders.
The stilt-like supports of the unique, luxury tents have limited the excavation required to create this special oasis. Much care has been taken with the design of the public areas, creating the impression of an African Village. The pool deck is lodged between the boulders: soak up the sun while enjoying a refreshing drink and the views. The Boma is the ideal setting to reminisce over the day's excursions, and Mowani also offers superb food and dining facilities, where you can feast on a variety of delicious meals.
- Eco-friendly, luxury lodge in southern Damaraland
- Excellent vantage point from which to explore Twyfelfontein archaeological site
- Tours to try spot the desert-adapted elephant that still roam the area
- Worthwhile stopover en route from Etosha to Swakopmund to break the long journey
- Good activity options available on site


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What kind of horse is Cutlass Reality?
The annals of the Hollywood Gold Cup may offer a clue as to the ability of this Horse of the Year candidate who makes his Chicago debut in Saturday`s Grade II $500,000-added Budweiser Hawthorne Gold Cup.
What kind of horse is Cutlass Reality?
The annals of the Hollywood Gold Cup may offer a clue as to the ability of this Horse of the Year candidate who makes his Chicago debut in Saturday`s Grade II $500,000-added Budweiser Hawthorne Gold Cup.
Nine horses now in the Hall of Fame have won the Hollywood Gold Cup since its inauguration in 1938: Seabiscuit, Challendon, Citation, Two Lea, Swaps, Round Table, Native Diver, Ack Ack and Affirmed. But none ever won it the way Cutlass Reality did on June 26, by 6 1/2 lengths, the widest margin in the 49- year history of the 1 1/4-mile race.
``Some of the best horses that have ever lived have run in that race,``
said Cutlass Reality`s trainer, Craig Lewis. ``And nobody can say that it was a bad field. He demolished horses like Alysheba and Ferdinand and Simply Majestic.``
Ferdinand won the 1986 Kentucky Derby and was the Horse of the Year in 1987, nosing out Alysheba, his successor as the Derby winner. Simply Majestic isn`t as celebrated as those two, but he set a world record in April when he ran 1 1/8 miles at Golden Gate Fields in 1:45.
With a quarter of a mile to run in the Hollywood Gold Cup, Cutlass Reality led by 1 1/2 lengths. Then jockey Gary Stevens turned him loose in the stretch, and a race became a runaway. His final margin was a length better than the previous record, set by Quack in his 1972 rout of Droll Role.
``I was expecting a big race, but I didn`t have any idea he`d run that big,`` said Stevens. ``But even more impressive to me was his last race (the Grade III San Diego Handicap) at Del Mar. He didn`t seem to handle the racetrack, yet he still won by four lengths, and with authority.
``His biggest asset is that he`s a great turn-horse. That`s usually where he makes his move. He can go into the turn five or six lengths out of it and come out of the turn two lengths in front.``
Four rivals-Cryptoclearance, Nostalgia`s Star, Manzotti and General Silver-will try to bring Cutlass Reality`s five-race winning streak to an end in Hawthorne`s Gold Cup, which will be contested at the classic distance of 1 1/4 miles.
Carrying 124 pounds, the 6-year-old chestnut will be conceding 7 pounds to Cryptoclearance, 11 to Manzotti and Nostalgia`s Star and 16 to General Silver.
In the racing vernacular, Cryptoclearance is ``an honest horse`` because he almost always is competitive. In nine starts this year, he has been out of the money just twice. But the blue-blooded stretch-runner`s only victory for his Chicago owner, Phil Teinowitz, came in his first start of the year, Jan. 21, and it was in allowance company.
Angel Cordero has been riding Cryptoclearance, but Saturday he will be aboard Gulch in Monmouth`s Iselin Handicap. In replacing Cordero, trainer Scotty Schulhofer is reuniting Cryptoclearance with his steady rider for much of last year, Jose Santos, who ranks second in the national jockey standings. Eddie Maple will ride Manzotti, who has won Grade III races in Maryland, New Jersey and Minnesota and is coming off a score in the Canterbury Cup. Like Cutlass Reality, Manzotti seems to run his best races from just off the pace, though he prevailed in the Canterbury Cup with a late rally.
Nostalgia`s Star hasn`t been better than third in six starts since Nov. 7, when he came from behind to win last year`s Hawthorne Gold Cup. The 6-year- old tried Cutlass Reality in his last start and left a lot to be desired, finishing eight lengths behind Cutlass Reality in the San Diego Handicap.
General Silver seems out of place in this contest. The Hawthorne-based colt has won only twice in 11 races this year, and the caliber of the competition was only a shadow of Saturday`s lineup.
But General Silver did set a Hawthorne standard last month when he led all the way in winning the Mambo Dancer Handicap by 1/2 lengths in 1:40 1/5, a track record for 1 mile 70 yards.
- To accommodate an ESPN telecast, the Gold Cup will be the sixth race on the 10-race program. The seventh will be a simulcast of the 1 1/8-mile Iselin, a Grade I $500,000-added race. The biggest names in the seven-horse field are Alysheba and Bet Twice, who also were nominated for the Hawthorne Gold Cup. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will try to steal their thunder with Gulch and Slew City Slew.
- Cutlass Reality also was an Iselin nominee. It was at Monmouth that the son of Cutlass-Landera, by In Reality scored the first victory of his 61-race career in his third start, Aug. 17, 1984. Hawthorne will be the 16th track at which he has run.
It wasn`t until this year that Cutlass Reality charged into the limelight nationally. ``I`m not sure myself why he has been such a tremendous success,`` said Lewis, the trainer who made him into a belated star. ``He just seemed to thrive after he came to me in California this spring.``