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India being a developing country, railways have always played a crucial role in shaping Indian economy. While Indian Railways is the fourth-largest network in the world, many trains operated by them are unique in nature. Not only do they provide connectivity throughout the country, they even educate people about the rich Indian past, carry out health services and also play a major role in Indian tourism.
ALSO READ: PNR Quotas and associated Confirmation Chances, On the trails of Maitree Express
Let us closely observe some of the trains that deserve a pat! –
Mysuru – Varanasi Express (Country's 1st blind-friendly train)
Mysuru railway station which already had the distinction of becoming the first visually-challenged friendly railway station in India has also added another feather to its cap. Becoming country's maiden Braille-embedded train, it is lending a helping hand to the visually – impaired. Mysuru – Varanasi Express, which leaves Mysuru for Varanasi on Tuesdays and Thursdays, has been provided with metallic Braille signages inside the coaches. These indicate the location of alarm pull chains, toilets, emergency windows, and berth numbers, for the convenience of the visually challenged.
To note, while the Puri-Delhi Purushottam Express was the first train to have a Braille-embedded coach, the Mysuru-Varanasi Express is the first train in the country in which all coaches are Braille-embedded.
Lifeline Express (A mobile hospital train)
With a dream of a healthy India, with a dream, that people should not through neglect or ignorance, become disabled or crippled, Jeevan Rekha Express was started. If disabled persons cannot reach a hospital, then the hospital should reach them. With this seed of an idea, it has taken shape as the World's first Hospital-On-Rails. The organization which coordinates this effort, virtually the nerve centre of the entire operation, is IMPACT, an International Initiative against Avoidable Disablement, promoted by the UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, in association with the Government of each participating country.
Since its launch in 1991, it has provided free medical help to over 9 lac disabled poor which only have been possible with the donated services and volunteers. And not only medical help, this train also serves as a classroom to local village doctors through medical microscopy and broadcast. Manned by the best doctors and surgeons from around the world and robbed with health, productivity and joy, this train is nothing short than a national asset!
Red Ribbon Express (Awareness on rails)
Decked with the yellow, red and green facade of the train, it took the onus for spreading awareness of HIV and AIDS. Launched by the ministries of Health and Railways on World's AIDS Day in 2007, it was started off on a mission to throw light on the causes and treatment of HIV and AIDS. An entire fitted out the train of about 7 carriages, it travelled around India with pre-determined station stops, where people could onboard the train and have an interactive awareness about the disease.
The huge youth network associated had hundreds of volunteers fanning out at every station. Using bicycles, they zipped across to a cluster of villages and created a buzz about the arrival of the train, informing the rural population about the RRE and explaining to them the purpose of the train's visit and thus making it one of those successful awareness campaigns.
Mahamana Express (1st Model Train of India)
The word 'swanky' will not do enough! Touted as the first major upgrade in design and facilities in a passenger train in India, Mahamana Express now records its name in history. Under "Make in India" project, this train that plies between New Delhi and Varanasi has been blessed with all newly refurbished coaches and ultra-modern amenities such as controlled discharged water tap, new toilet modules, exhaust fans, LED lights and use of fire retardation materials, that gives nothing less than a standardized feel to the train commuters.
A plush makeover of this train with features of international standards will be giving a decent competition to the foreign trains. An initiative of the 1st model train of its kind assures us that railway and associated travelling standards are soaring high.
Science Express (Exhibition on wheels)
Underscoring the need to sustain India's biodiversity, this exhibition on wheels or the Science Express is not an ordinary train. Science Express which is the longest-running, largest and most visited mobile science exhibition in India, it has created six Limca Book of Records in its journey so far. Since its inception in 2007, it has been running on various themes every year showcasing India's natural riches and generating awareness about environmental problems.


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Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008). Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
Here is the blurb I wrote for the back cover of this book (it got edited a bit, so the actual blurb is shorter.)
This is a great book: engaging, informative, and thoroughly delightful. Imagine: deep thoughts in an easy read, with social and legislative suggestions to improve everyone's well being through a constructive, non-coercive (libertarian) social policy. It doesn't matter whether your politics are left or right, up or down: Thaler and Sunstein provide important lessons for structuring social policies so that people still have complete choice, but are gently nudged to do what they wish to do. Well done.
I stand by the review: This is an important book for researchers, designers, and perhaps most of all, those who must implement social policy. Rich Thaler and Cass Sunstein's original title was supposed to be "libertarian paternalism," but fortunately reason struck and they discarded it. But they tried out that title because it does reflect the underlying principle of the boo. How can we get people to do what is best for themselves (such as to take out health care or save for retirement) - this is the paternalism voice - yet without forcing them and still giving people the choice to do as they wish - this is the libertarian voice. Note that standing back and doing nothing is not an option. The environment is always rigged so as to nudge people towards one choice or another, so as long as that is true, why not nudge in the most beneficial direction?
principles apply in a amazing variety of situations. The power of gentle nudges.
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Longest serving Nigerian petroleum minister with no oil bloc nor fuel station, Maitama Sule, dies
Longest serving Nigerian petroleum minister with neither oil bloc nor fuel station nor shares in oil firms, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Suke, Danmasanin Kano is dead.
He died at 88 on Monday morning in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt following a brief illness.
In early 1979, he was a presidential candidate of the National Party of Nigeria but lost to Shehu Shagari. He was appointed Nigeria's representative to the United Nations after the coming of civilian rule in September 1979. While there he was chairman of the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid.
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This video is the third video from Romain Desgranges' Opus-series.
While the first two videos focused on training and competition, this one, which shows him bouldering alone at Castle Hill in New Zealand, is very different and I guess Romain wants to contrast the different aspects of a climbing life.
Sometimes you need to get away from it all.
Here's the rest of the series:
Romain Desgranges is sponsored by: adidas, Chamonix, Beal, La Sportiva, Weleda, Snap, Expression, Power Bar


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When your kids are ready to rock, you want the School of Rock, the national leader in performance-based rock music education for 15 years. Kids get inspired learning music, by playing music. From guitar, drums, keyboards, and vocals, weekly private lessons and structured rock band rehearsals lead to performing live in front of real crowds.
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While we sell many really high-end road bikes every year 'cross bike purchases tend to be a bit more entry level. That's not to say we don't carry and sell some exotic 'cross stuff too, but most cyclocross bikes that move out our door are between $1000 – $2000 (give or take).
The thing is you can get an absolutely great cyclocross bike for that price. Take, for instance, the Focus Mares Comp that has just arrived. It has a lightweight aluminum frame with some relatively tight cx geometry that makes it a lot of fun, a really nice flat red powder coat paint finish (hey, looks count) and a competent Shimano Tiagra drivetrain. It also has some really strong mini-v brakes that are designed to work with the road break lever pull ratio, a nice little touch that stands out.
At $1380 the Focus Mares is in the real price point sweet spot for 'cross and we anticipate this will be a hot model. We've got one on the floor right now so feel free to check it out anytime.


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Session Number: 1441
Track: Graduate Student and New Evaluators
Session Type: Skill-Building Workshop
Tags: new evaluators, Professional development, Publishing
First Author or Discussion Group Leader: Sara Beth Wolicki [Research Fellow - ASPPH/CDC ]
Second Author or Discussion Group Leader: John Iskander [Senior Medical Officer]
Time: Oct 26, 2016 (06:15 PM - 07:00 PM)
Room: A702
Audience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Session Abstract:
Though evaluation professionals are encouraged to share the results of their work through peer-reviewed publication, not all evaluators are published authors. Evaluators' prospect of publishing is limited by barriers including lack of knowledge and experience. Inexperienced authors can overcome these barriers through education.
This skill-building workshop will educate attendees about the significance of publishing to their career and the field, outline the publication process, and provide actionable recommendations for successfully having their work published. We will discuss considerations for journal selection and authorship, identify the essential components to include within a submission cover letter, and present recommendations for effectively responding to reviewers' comments. As a group, we will review real-world examples from past publication submissions and discuss how best to address each example by applying the different recommendations. After attending this workshop, new authors will be better equipped to submit their work to, and have it accepted by, peer-reviewed journals.


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Dear Club Member,
I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. This season we are trying our best to help get kids playing soccer so together with the Active Kids Rebate voucher you can register any U6-U11 child for free. In addition, U12-U16 will only be $50.00. The new season will kick off on 7th and 8th April 2018.
Online Registrations open on 9th January for Seniors and 1st February for Juniors and both will close on 31st May 2018. Normal fees will apply until 3rd March. Late fees come into place from 4th March until 31st May 2018. Please allow two (2) working days for bank transfers to be completed in order to avoid a late fee
Redbacks committee will be at the club house at the following times for face to face registrations (this is only for new registrations and/or players having problems with their self registration):
- Sunday 4th February3:00pm till 5:00pm
- Thursday 8th February7:00pm till 8:30pm
- Sunday 11th February2:00pm till 5:00pm
- Thursday 15th February6:30pm till 9:30pm
You will need to go to the service NSW website www.service.nsw.gov.au and apply for your voucher. Once you have the code you can enter this code on the invoice screen in the registration system (www.myfootballclub.com.au). You cannot apply for your voucher until 31/1/2018
Where and when do you go to register?
You can register online at www.myfootballclub.com.au, and use your personal login details which were previously provided to each club member. If you have lost your personal login details the online registration system has a password retrieval function which will enable players to retrieve their login details. Please record your FFA number & Password for future registrations. On-line Registrations open 1/2/2018 for juniors.
An original birth certificate or passport is required for first time junior registrations as confirmation of age. Birth Certificates/Passports will be returned immediately after sighting. To register a junior player, they must be at least turning 5 in 2018 (i.e. born between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2013). Proof of residency will be required from either Mum or Dad too.
Those wishing to play seniors for the first time will need to supply either an original birth certificate or original drivers licence as confirmation of age and residency
Proof of Residency: Proof that you live in the Sutherland Shire is required for any player who registers for the first time. This can be a recent bank statement, water or council rate notice, rental agreement or similar. Photocopies are not accepted. Please note Mobile Phone bills are not accepted.
ID photos are required for all players from Under 10 years and up. Please ensure you have a clear head and shoulders photo of yourself uploaded during your online rego process (no hat's, caps, glasses, etc, obscuring the face). Photos can be taken by the club at the club house for new players and uploaded through the online registration process.
The 2018 registrations require U10, W10, U14, W14, U18 and W18 to delete their previous season photo on the registration system and replace it with a current player photo. All new players will require a photo to be uploaded onto the system. Player cards cannot be issued unless a current player photo has been uploaded during the registration process. Photos in the system must be no older than 3 years.
UNIFORM: Uniforms will be available for purchase on registration and grading days. We also sell Caps, Beanies, Gear Bags, Club Shirts, and Jackets.
NON PLAYING MEMBERS: Coaches and Managers who are not players will also be required to register as a Non-Playing members and sign that they agree to be bound by the Code of Conduct and this will also ensure they are covered for Insurance purposes. This is done online too in 2018.
Friday afternoons have been nominated as the day for our Small Sided Football group training sessions in 2018 and will be conducted at the following times:
4:00pm – 5:00pm à Under 6's and Under 7's
5:15pm – 6:15pm à Under 8's to Under 10's
The fees for the 2018 season are as follows:
|Under 6
|Under 7
|Under 8 - 9
|Under 10 - 11
|Under 12
|Under 13 - 16
|Under 18
|Under 21
|Senior Men/Women
|Students (full time)
|Life Members
LATE FEES: Registrations taken from Sunday 4th March 2018 will incur a late fee of $20 for U6 to U10, $35 for U11 to U18's and $50 for seniors.
PAYMENTS: You will need to pay online when you register or we have EFTPOS/Credit Card payment facilities available at the Clubhouse, we accept MasterCard and VISA card payments. (American Express/Diner's Club are not accepted). Payments need to be made to validate and complete your registration. Payments made online will incur an additional 2.3% processing fee. Any payments received from 4th March 2018 onwards will incur a late fee on top of their registration fee
The Redbacks will again be offering a family discount of $25 to the 3rd and youngest family member who registers or $50 to the 4th and consecutive family members who register.
GRADING and PLAYER PLACEMENT: Junior teams, up to U12's will be graded again in 2018. It is important that all junior players register on time to take full advantage of grading procedures. All players up to the Under 12's are required to attend these days as they are very important in grading the teams correctly. Although players from Under 6's to Under 11's do not play 'competition' the teams are still graded into teams based on ability, and the Grading Committee needs to consider each player's skills and the team capabilities as a whole.
GRADING DAYS will be held at the Redbacks field at the following times:
|Sunday 25th Feb.
|Monday 26th Feb.
|2:00pm – 3:00pm à U6's
|4:30pm – 5:30pm à U7's
3:15pm – 4:15pm à U7's and U8's
4:30pm – 5:30pm à U9's and U10's
5:45pm – 6:45pm à U8's
7:00pm – 8:00pm àU11 and U12's Boys Only
|Wednesday 28th Feb.
|Friday 2nd March.
|4:30pm – 5.30pm à U6's
|4:30pm – 5:30pm à U7's
5:45pm – 6:45pm à U7's and U8's
7:00pm – 8:00pm à U9's and U10's
5:45pm – 6:45pm à U8's
7:00pm – 8:00pm àU11 and U12's Boys Only
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS and confirmation of Coaches/Managers will be at home field on Sunday, 25th March 2018 at the following times: Under 6's at 2.00pm, Under 7's at 3.00pm, Under 8's & 9's at 3.45pm, Under 10's to 12's at 4.30pm.
CODE OF CONDUCT and MEMBER PROTECTION: The club's Code of Conduct will be handed out at registration or available on the online registration system. As part of the clubs registration all players and/or parents will be required to accept and acknowledge that they will abide by the guidelines set down by the club in relation to conduct both on and off the field of play. The philosophy behind the Member Protection Policy is reflected in the Code of Conduct for all members, and aligns all members with the values and ethics of Caringbah Redbacks Football Club.
Your committee for the 2018 football season is as follows:
All information will be available for you on our club website, www.redbacksoccer.com.au
We look forward to seeing your registrations coming in. Your Redbacks Committee in 2018.


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Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that showcases newly acquired books or goodies we bought, received or borrowed during the week.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
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OOoh nice! I still need to read Ruby Red myself! Hope you enjoy all your shiny new reads!ReplyDelete
My STS will be up on Sunday, be sure to stop by then!
Have a GREAT weekend!
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Jess!! Welcome to Twitter! <3Delete
Nice books! I have Hopeless on my shelf right now, but I still haven't gotten around to reading it. Great haul!ReplyDelete
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Oh, you should totes read it!Delete
Hopeless! I'm jealous as well! I don't have money to BUY. I'm loving these editions. "Hardback", "blue", what's next? :DReplyDeleteReplies
You should get your copy soon!! I don't know yet lol hihihDelete
Oooh. Surprise, surprise. I also got blue books this week! Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Wings of the Wicked, Star Cursed. LOL. What's up with blue? Anyway, those are really nice books you got. Can't wait to own and read The Ruby Red trilogy. The covers are really pretty and their matching titles are awesome :)ReplyDeleteReplies
OMG!! Yay for blue books! Sapphire Blue is way too cooler in person! *pets cover*Delete
- AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 9:47 PM
I really liked Hopeless, too. I'm also like you. When I read a book that I love, I need to have my own copy, even though I've already read the book :)ReplyDelete
Anyway, enjoy your goodies and happy reading :)Replies
I really have to get a copy of Hopeless because it was just awesome!Delete
I have yet to read Hopeless, but I keep hearing such good things about it, I may have to read it. I have really enjoyed the Ruby Red books so far, and I can't wait for Emerald Green! False Memory was really good as well. Have fun reading! ~PamReplyDeleteReplies
If you check Hopeless' reviews on Goodreads, you would be convinced to read it soon! OMG I cant wait to read Sapphire Blue and False Memory! Thanks, Pam!Delete
I LOVE SAPPHIRE BLUE SO MUCH!!! Possibly even more than Ruby Red. I can't wait for Ruby Red! Hope you love Hopeless - I did! :DReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a great weekend!
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I love them all!Delete
I so want to read Hopeless. I need to start it! Need more reading time :) Enjoy all you got this week! Thanks for sharing and happy reading!ReplyDelete
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Yay!! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks, MaryAnn!Delete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2013 at 3:32 AM
Great haul! I loved Hopeless. I hope that you enjoy it too! :-)ReplyDelete
I love the Blue Edition!ReplyDelete
Enjoy them all, Kate!
Happy Sunday!
Thanks much, Braine!Delete
I got Ruby Red from the library a few days ago and am very excited to start the series. The others I have heard great things about. Thanks for stopping by My Stacking the ShelvesReplyDeleteReplies
Yieeee! I haven't read my copy yet. I badly want the hard bound copy though!Delete
False Memory sounds really good. I keep debating to read Hopeless. I hope you like it. Happy Reading!ReplyDelete
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JAY!!!! Check out Hopeless' gushing reviews on Goodreads!Delete
I've heard plenty of great things regarding Hopeless, and my friend fell in love with Sapphire Blue! It's adorable that you got these books according to the covers' colour. A great idea too!ReplyDelete
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Actually, I didn't notice they have the same hue after I took the picture! LOLDelete
yay for blue books!! i loved ruby red and i'm looking forward to reading sapphire blue myself. happy reading :)ReplyDelete
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Yieeee! I just checked your blog! <3 Thank you for dropping by, Michelle!Delete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM
All those pretty blue covers! Happy reading :)ReplyDelete
I got False Memory and Sapphire Blue some time ago and look forward to both!ReplyDelete
Nice haul!
Enjoy all the new reads!
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Yay! It would take time before I get my hands on these two though, talk about TBR queues! :)Delete
Both Hopeless and Sapphire Blue are on my short-list TBR. I hope you enjoy your new pretties!ReplyDelete
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I already read Hopeless and ugh it was perfect!Delete
I've heard nothing but fabulous things about Hopeless and False Memory. I hope you'll enjoy those two!ReplyDelete
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Hey Kelly! Yeah, Hopeless is just perfect!Delete
I really need to check out Hopeless! Been hearing a lot of great things. I love the covers of the Red Ruby Trilogy. Awesome haul, enjoy your books!ReplyDelete
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Shades of Earth by Beth Revis
The third instalment of the Across the universe series.
369 Pages
My rating – 4.5*/5*
"Amy and Elder have finally left the oppressive walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They're ready to start life afresh–to build a home–on Centauri-Earth, the planet that Amy has traveled 25 trillion miles across the universe to experience.
But this new Earth isn't the paradise Amy had been hoping for. There are giant pterodactyl-like birds, purple flowers with mind-numbing toxins, and mysterious, unexplained ruins that hold more secrets than their stone walls first let on. The biggest secret of all? Godspeed's former passengers aren't alone on this planet. And if they're going to stay, they'll have to fight.
Amy and Elder must race to discover who–or what–else is out there if they are to have any hope of saving their struggling colony and building a future together. They will have to look inward to the very core of what makes them human on this, their most harrowing journey yet. Because if the colony collapses? Then everything they have sacrificed–friends, family, life on Earth–will have been for nothing."
Well that was one hell of a roller coaster!!
Now, I did come into this book a bit nervous but that is just because I wasn't that big on the ending for A Million Suns, but I can't deny that I wasn't excited to see how the story was going to end. Yep, this is the last book in this universe and I'm pretty gutted to say that, at least and this has been a truly wonderful world to read.
This story will have some spoilers from the two books which I am sorry about but i'm no sure if I can even review this properly without giving some details away! If there is one amazing thing about this book, all through the series actually is that Beth Revis is one heck of an amazing writer, she can transport you in a matter of seconds into a different world and she did that amazingly, her writing was beautiful and I felt like I was truly part of this book and on the Godspeed, going exactly through what the characters were.
The book starts off pretty much where the previous book left with Amy and Elder flying towards the new planet, it was a bit of a bumpy landing but they finally arrived there safe and sound and Amy's first concern was of course to wake up her parents, I mean come on. Who wouldn't? She thought she would never see them ever again so i'm not surprised that it was her first and pretty much only thought.
"What is in our hearts is real whether we name it or let it exist only in darkness or silence."
Her parents, well I didn't really like them that much. Her dad soon took control over the situation and didn't really care for Elder and his people which I didn't like. Amy's mom was okay, I wasn't that fond of her from the start but the more we got to find out about her the more I began to like her, a lot more than her dad anyway.
There weren't a lot of new characters that I actually like in this book, there were a lot of new characters that I liked to hate 😉
I think my favourite slightly new characters were Emma from Sol-earth and Kit from Godspeed.
Let me tell you something write now and that is that Revis is in no way afraid to kill people off, which I loved and hated her for. This book was full of action and it was nice to learn more about Godspeed and Phydus, thankfully a lot of the questions I had from the previous book were answered in this one.
"But death doesn't work like that. It doesn't care if someone loves you, doesn't want you to go. It just takes. It takes and it takes until eventually you have nothing left."
I know what you are thinking, this book sounds fantastic so why not the full 5 stars, and well it's pretty simple really.
The romance….
I know, I know.
But, I couldn't help it!
There is this new guy Chris who is on the planet and all of a sudden it's like "Elder who??!?!?" and I just didn't like that in the book, mostly because I didn't feel like there was any need for that, I was fine with the character of Chris, I just didn't see that there was any need for it to be some sort of weird love triangle….
This book really was an enjoyable and heartbreaking at times read and it was the perfect ending to an amazing series 🙂
You can see my review for the other books in this series below –
Across The Universe – https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1288218964?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
A Million Suns – https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1288218977?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1


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Given a set of denominations and an amount, how do we minimize the number of coins to make up the given amount?
Let us consider the set of denominations {1,3,4}. Also assume that we have infinite supply of coins for each denomination. To make change for 6, we can have three combinations
The minimum number of coins to make change for 6 is '2'.
This problem can be efficiently solved using dynamic programming approach. Let us formulate the problem in terms of it's sub-problems.
Let the amount be T and the given denominations are {d1,d2,…dn}. Create an array of size (T+1) denoted by MC[].
MC[K] denotes the minimum number coins required for amount K. It can be defined as follows
Min{ MC[K-d1], MC[K-d2],…MC[K-dn] } + 1
Min{ MC[K-d1], MC[K-d2],…MC[K-dn] } + 1
This means that we can find the solution of a problem from it's sub-problems and it has optimal sub-structure property suggesting the dynamic programming solution.
Following is the C++ implementation of the above algorithm.


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grayfox wrote:this is most likely a colorwheel issue, do you have any images?
grayfox wrote:I am sorry I cannot see your comment on my quote :P
grayfox wrote:Some light engines come with a colorwheel, but no they are 2 separate parts, one is the complete engine with the projector and DMD board, the other is the colorwheel by itself or the metal enclosure. The cheapest part would be to try to find the bare colorwheel for the TV and try that, but it is an extremely rare part and getting it from RCA is probably more expensive than getting the complete set (see below)
http://www.discount-merchant.com/RCA-75 ... 204066.htm
you might want to do some research first ;)
grayfox wrote:hmm, I am not very familiar with RCAs as I am with Samsungs, but if you follow the general instructions on the Guides section of fixyourdlp.com for "colorwheel" you should be fine, nothing to cut or soder just a bunch of screws and some plugs ;) if you run into any problems feel free to post some pics! :geek:
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Meet Co-oproduct winners of The People's Design Lab Award for Best Zero Waste Design. They run a fantastic library of designs for making everything from chairs from plastic bags to stylish lights from bike spokes. People who voted for them said they loved not just the design concept but also that they were open source.
Jamie Billing co-founder of Co-oproduct said "This is lovely news for us, thank you! After all of the hard work we've put in going against mainstream design convention, it is really pleasing to be recognised 'by the people' for having this positive impact! But we won't stop here though – there are still way too many problems with waste and design attitudes across the globe and we've so much more planned… Our new site (due live Sept) will set out many more examples of 'real' circular economy solutions, including future sustainable product design tools, services and examples."
Many thanks to all of you at the People's Design Lab and keep up the great work!"


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Celebrate that special bond with your brother with a handmade rakhi this year. Each brother has a special edge, so why not give a special edge to his rakhi too.
These rakhi designs use our latest design of quilling strips - the edge strips. This style of quilling paper has a special shining edge or golden, silver or bronze colour.
The quilling rakhi uses the classic shapes of paper quilling - tight coils, lose coils, drops and eyes. These come together in interesting quilling patterns to make lovely traditional designs of the quilled rakhi.
Another beautiful aspect of the design is that it uses a special way of attaching the thread. The thread is passed through the tight coils at the end of the design rather than just being pasted to the back of the rakhi. This makes the quilling rakhi stronger - just like the strong bond of a brother and a sister.
To add the final touch, these handmade rakhi designs also have a sparkling stone decoration. This gives the paper quilling rakhi a truly royal touch - one befitting a brother who is a knight or a king!
So what are you waiting for? Click here for the full instructions and free template download to get started.
This new style of quilling strips is sure to dazzle you. This quilling paper has the same colour vibrancy that you love in your quilling strips but it also has the shining edge that will make your quilling designs stand out.
There are 3 colour options in the edge series - Golden, Silver and Bronze. They come in multi-colour packs with the same 12 colours that you have loved in the Signature Collection. Each pack has a total of 200 quilling strips.
The edge quilling papers look fantastic as tight coils and as loose coils. We also loved the effect they give when used in the Border Buddy or even in 3D quilling. So be sure to try it out in all types of paper quilling ideas you might have.
Rakhi making has recently become synonymous with quilling rakhies. We see so so many wonderful and creatively innovative designs in these from quillers around the country. It seems so unfair that the Lumba Rakhi remains relatively under-explored. So here's a bit of our experimentation with the Lumba Rakhi. The edge strips and sparking stones add the special shine to these too. The rakhi designs and lumba designs can go hand in hand for bhaiya and bhabhi to have a matching pair. Or find out your bhabhi's favourite colour or what she is wearing this Raksha Bandhan and match your rakhi lumba to that. In either case, this rakhi is going to be the shining star on your bhabhi's kangan this Rakshabandhan. Sound good? Let's get started!
Got great brothers? Brothers that are your true heroes? Make them feel super-powerful with these Superhero themed handmade rakhi designs.
These have Superhero shapes like the lightening bolt, star and secret masks. The template makes it easy to make these designs. These rakhies have their own secret super power too - with our special Glow in the Dark quilling strips - have your brother's wrists glow in the dark and make him feel really unique.
They are so different and awesome that they are perfect designs for rakhi making competition and handmade rakhi designs for kids.
Download the free template and get started right away!
So that's the round up from our creative team on the quilling rakhi designs for this Raksha Bandhan. We do hope you found our ideas exciting - leave us a comment to let us know what you think (and make us feel special). Remember you can share images of your awesome quilled rakhies too on our facebook page or via email with #Lookwhatimade and stand a chance to win exciting prizes - lucky winner(s) declared every month!
you rakhies are beautiful,but i want big and different rakhie
can u give me some ideas
you rakhies are beautiful,but i want big and different rakhie
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Eagle Forum
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|Phyllis Schlafly
Key people
|Phyllis Schlafly
|"Leading the pro-family movement since 1972"
Eagle Forum is a conservative interest group in the United States founded by Phyllis Schlafly in 1972 and is the parent organization that also includes the Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund and the Eagle Forum PAC.[2] The Eagle Forum has been primarily focused on social issues; it describes itself as pro-family and reports membership of 80,000.[1][2] Others have described it as socially conservative[2] and anti-feminist.[3] As of November 2013[update], Phyllis Schlafly was still the president of the Eagle Forum.[4]
In 1967, Phyllis Schlafly launched the Eagle Trust Fund for receiving donations related to conservative causes.[5] After the 1972 proposal of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), Schlafly reorganized her efforts to defeat its ratification, founding the group "Stop ERA"[6] and starting the Eagle Forum Newsletter. In 1975 Stop ERA was renamed the Eagle Forum.[6]
The Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund was organized in 1981 as a non-profit wing of Eagle Forum.[7] It is a tax deductible charity under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code.[8]
The Eagle Forum PAC began receiving donations in 1993[9] and has served as a source for candidate endorsements from the Eagle Forum and has donated money to various candidates that the organization People for the American Way has described as "right-wing".[2]
Eagle Forum members have often worked within the Republican Party. The Texas state Eagle Forum chairperson, Cathie Adams, for instance, was named Republican national committeewoman from Texas at the state convention in 2008 and then in October 2009 was chosen as interim chairperson of the Republican Party of Texas.
Political and Social Positions
The Eagle Forum is involved primarily in conservative issues. The organization uses grassroots techniques to promote conservative women's and family issues in public policy
According to the organization's website, the Eagle Forum's mission is "to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise." On its website, the Eagle Forum states its invitation to "build a better educated, safer, stronger America based on traditional values." It outlines its five missions as an organization: supporting American sovereignty, supporting American identity, supporting the Constitution, exposing radical feminists, and supporting a traditional education.[10]
The organization opposes the idea of opening its borders to Mexico and Canada and are against international oversight from the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. In 2006, Eagle Forum began preparations to fight the introduction of the Amero Northern American currency.[11]
The Eagle Forum is supportive of English-only education in schools, claiming that every child should be taught to read and write in English before first grade. The organization opposes "liberal propaganda" in school systems, and supports a parent's right to protect their children against such information. It has also been opposed to access to free daycare as well as sex education in the public school system.[10]
The Eagle Forum has been pegged by Schlafly as "the alternative to women's lib." It is opposed to a number of feminist issues, which founder Phyllis Schlafly claims are "extremely destructive" and "poisoned the attitudes of many young women." The organization believes only in a family consisting of a father, mother and children. They are supportive of women's role as "fulltime homemakers",[10] and opposed to same-sex marriage. Eagle Forum opposes abortion and has defended the push for government defunding of Planned Parenthood.[12]
Opposition to the ERA
After gaining publicity for her book, A Choice, Not an Echo, Phyllis Schlafly began her fight against the ratification of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA had passed in the United States House of Representatives by a vote of 354 to 23. Five months later, the amendment passed in the Senate with a vote of 84 to 8, and 7 members abstaining. In order to be adopted into the constitution, the amendment had to be ratified by three-fourths (38) of the states. Schlafly then reorganized her efforts to defeat its ratification, founding the group "STOP ERA" and starting the Eagle Forum Newsletter. STOP ERA was established in the fall of 1972 an organization dedicated to the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment. The group's name is an acronym for the phrase "Stop Taking Our Privileges."[13]
In one issue of the Eagle Forum Newsletter, titled "Whats Wrong With Equal Rights for Women," Schlafly argued against the ratification of the ERA on the basis that it would take rights and protections away from women. According to Schlafly, the passage of the ERA could "mean Government-funded abortions, homosexual schoolteachers, women forced into military combat and men refusing to support their wives." The newsletter began to circulate, and many conservative women wrote to their legislators, relaying the concerns voiced by Schlafly in the Eagle Forum Newsletter.[14] Support for The Eagle Forum grew with the support of many conservative women and various church groups, as did the opposition to the ERA. Many of the same women who had helped Schlafly distribute her book were involved with STOP ERA. Less than a year after its creation, STOP ERA had grown to several thousand members.[13]
State Legislators were able to vote on the ERA beginning in March 1972 and were given a deadline in 1979. Within a year, 30 states had ratified the ERA, and the amendment needed only 8 more states to pass. In 1977, STOP ERA protested the Equal Rights Amendment at the 1977 National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas. STOP ERA claimed that the national plan of action that was proposed at the conference was "anti-family." At the confrence, Phyllis Schlafly teamed up with Indiana state senator Joan Gubbins to form a "pro-life, pro-family" coalition to voice the conservative opposition to the ERA.[15] Phyllis Schlafly also testified against the potentially harmful effects of the ERA before Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, and Arkansas legislatures. STOP ERA's tactics were successful; at the 1979 deadline the amendment still needed three states to pass. The ERA was then given a three-year extension, during which zero states ratified or rescinded the amendment. By the time of the ERA's defeat, the Eagle Forum had reached 50,000 members.[13]
Since its initial defeat, the Equal Rights Amendment has been revisited by legislators, such as Carolyn Maloney.[16] Each time it has been proposed, the amendment has received the same opposition from the Eagle Forum. The last state ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment was in Indiana in January 1977.
Programs and Activities
Eagle Forum maintains offices in Clayton, Missouri; Alton, Illinois; and Washington, D.C, and has established chapters in 30 states. On its website, The Eagle Forum publishes a weekly column written by Phyllis Schlafly.[10]
Two youth-oriented programs are also operated by the Forum: the "Teen Eagles" program for children ages 13–19,[17] and the "Eagle Forum Collegians" for conservative-minded college students.[2] The Teen Eagles is an organization aimed to "inform youth on key political issues, and to equip them with the skills they need to make a difference in the world." It operates chapters in Alabama and St. Louis, Missouri.[17] Eagle Forum Collegians hosts summits in Washington D.C. and St. Louis, Missouri, inviting college students to engage with conservative activists to promote conservative ideology amongst young adults.
Eagle Forum operates "Eagle Forum University", a "continuing education" program that offers conservative-oriented online courses on various topics.
See also
- Women in conservatism in the United States
- Concerned Women for America
- Conservapedia, a wiki-based encyclopedia project launched by Schlafly's son
- Elaine Donnelly (writer)
- Gayle Ruzicka
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Join Eagle Forum so you will have a voice at the U.S. Capitol and at State Capitols". Retrieved 2006-01-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Eagle Forum". People for the American Way. September 2002. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ↑ Global Policy Forum - NGOs at the UN: Discrimination
- ↑ "Phyllis Schlafly Bio". Eagleforum.org. Archived from the original on 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Women and American Politics - Lynne E. Ford - Google Boeken. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Roads to Dominion: Right-Wing Movements and Political Power in the United States Sara Diamond. Guilford Press, 1995.
- ↑ "Microsoft Word - English brief final.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ "Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits". Irs.gov. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ "F.E.C. IMAGE 93038344312 (Page 1 of 7)". Herndon1.sdrdc.com. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "Join Eagle Forum and Phyllis Schlafly -- Join Eagle Forum so you will have a voice at the U.S. Capitol and at State Capitols". www.eagleforum.org. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ "Eagle Forum Blog: Moving Toward a North American Union". blog.eagleforum.org. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ "Planned Parenthood's Odious Activities - Eagle Forum". Eagle Forum. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Critchlow, Donald T. (2005-01-01). Phyllis Schlafly and Grassroots Conservatism: A Woman's Crusade. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0691070024.
- ↑ "Phyllis Schlafly". MAKERS. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ MAULDIN, COTTRELL, DEBBIE. "NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, 1977". tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ "Equal Rights Amendment". Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "About Us | Teen Eagles". www.teeneagles.org. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
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It is for sale but the price is unbelievable.
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In the passages of the book of adam and eve . Adam and Eve were making vows to God to pray and fast. They went into water to pray one seperate from the other where they could not see each other in a cave. They were tempted again a second time by satan. Their prayers didnt avail.
In the dialogue of the savior the passage below there is a passage about men and woman praying. Judas , Mary , and Peter were told men and woman should not pray in a place together. Judas was told goto a place were there is no woman.
Its an interesting fragment that may be a mystery to the Lords instructions that could help us to understand the prayers of faith and the work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Adam and Eve go into the water to pray.
AND Adam and Eve remained in the Cave of Treasures until the seventh
day; they neither ate of the fruit of the earth, nor drank water.
2 And when it dawned on the eighth day, Adam said to Eve, "O Eve, we
prayed God to give us somewhat from the garden, and He sent His angels
who brought us what we had desired.
3 "But now, arise, let us go to the sea of water we saw at first,
and let us stand in it, praying that God will again be favourable to us
and take us back to the garden; or give us something; or that He will
give us comfort in some other land than this in which we are."
4 Then Adam and Eve came out of the cave, went and stood on the
border of the sea in which they had before thrown themselves, and Adam
said to Eve:--
5 "Come, go down into this place, and come not out of it until the
end of thirty days, when I shall come to thee. And pray to God with
fervent heart and a sweet voice, to forgive us.
6 "And I will go to another place, and go down into it, and do like thee."
7 Then Eve went down into the water, as Adam had commanded her. Adam
also went down into the water; and they stood praying; and besought the
Lord to forgive them their offence, and to restore them to their former
8 And they stood thus praying, unto the end of the five-and-thirty days.
Satan falsely promises the "bright light!'
BUT Satan, the hater of all good, sought them in the cave, but found them not, although he searched diligently for them.
2 But he found them standing in the water praying and thought within
himself, "Adam and Eve are thus standing in that water beseeching God
to forgive them their transgression,
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and to restore them to their former estate, and to take them from under my hand.
3 "But I will deceive them so that they shall come out of the water, and not fulfil their vow."
4 Then the hater of all good, went not to Adam, but be went to Eve,
and took the form of an angel of God, praising and rejoicing, and said
to her--
5 "Peace be unto thee! Be glad and rejoice! God is favourable unto
you, and He sent me to Adam. I have brought him the glad tidings of
salvation, and of his being filled with bright light as he was at first.
6 "And Adam, in his joy for his restoration, has sent me to thee,
that thou come to me, in order that I crown thee with light like him.
7 "And he said to me, 'Speak unto Eve; if she does not come with
thee, tell her of the sign when we were on the top of the mountain; how
God sent His angels who took us and brought us to the Cave of
Treasures; and laid the gold on the southern side; incense, on the
eastern side; and myrrh on the western side.' Now come to him."
8 When Eve heard these words from him, she rejoiced greatly. And
thinking that Satan's appearance was real, she came out of the sea.
9 He went before, and she followed him until they came to Adam. Then Satan hid himself from her, and she saw him no more.
10 She then came and stood before Adam, who was standing by the water and rejoicing in God's forgiveness.
11 And as she called to him, he turned round, found her there and
wept when he saw her, and smote upon his breast; and from the
bitterness of his grief, he sank into the water.
12 But God looked upon him and upon his misery, and upon his being
about to breathe his last. And the Word of God came from heaven, raised
him out of the water, and said unto him, "Go up the high bank to Eve."
And when he came up to Eve he said unto her, "Who said to thee 'come
13 Then she told him the discourse of the angel who had appeared unto her and had given her a sign.
14 But Adam grieved, and gave her to know it was Satan. He then took her and they both returned to the cave.
15 These things happened to them the second time they went down to the water, seven days after their coming out of the garden.
16 They fasted in the water thirty-five days; altogether forty-two days since they had left the garden.
Mary said, "Of what sort is that mustard seed? Is it something from heaven or is it something from earth?"
Lord said, "When the Father established the cosmos for himself, he left
much over from the Mother of the All. Therefore, he speaks and he
Judas said, "You have told us this out of the mind of truth. When we pray, how should we pray?"
The Lord said, "Pray in the place where there is no woman."
said, "'Pray in the place where there is no woman,' he tells us,
meaning 'Destroy the works of womanhood,' not because there is any
other manner of birth, but because they will cease giving birth."
Mary said, "They will never be obliterated."
The Lord said, "Who knows that they will not dissolve and ... [2 lines missing]?"
said to Matthew, "The works of womanhood will dissolve [...] the
governors will [...]. Thus will we become prepared for them."
Lord said, "Right. For do they see you? Do they see those who receive
you? Now behold! A true Word is coming forth from the Father to the
abyss, in silence with a flash of lightning, giving birth. Do they see
it or overpower it? But you are even more aware of the path, this one,
before either angel or authority has [...] Rather, it belongs to the
Father and the Son, because they are both a single [...]. And you will
go via the path which you have known. Even if the governors become
huge, they will not be able to reach it. But listen - I tell you that
it is difficult even for me to reach it!"
Mary said to the Lord, "When the works [...] which dissolve a work."
The Lord said, "Right. For you know [...] if I dissolve [...] will go to his place."
Judas said, "How is the spirit apparent?"
The Lord said, "How is the sword apparent?"
Judas said, "How is the light apparent?"
The Lord said, "[...] in it forever."
Judas said, "Who forgives the works of whom? The works which [...] the cosmos [...] who forgives the works."
Lord said, "Who [...]? It behooves whoever has understood the works to
do the will of the Father. And as for you, strive to rid yourselves of
anger and jealousy, and to strip yourselves of your [...], and not to
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... he will live forever. And I say to you [...], so that you will not lead your spirits and your souls into error."


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Anxiety was high as we all tried to anticipate what the oncologists would tell us. Would it be what we expected? More "wait and see" or would it be "we need to take immediate action"? On one hand we want to hurry up and fight the disease on the lungs and on the other hand why rush if there are no symptoms?
Answer? More tests.
… and then? More tests.
First, Dr. F and Dr. B couldn't get over how well Jimi is feeling and looking. "You look absolutely amazing! Although, bikini season will be forever changed for you" – Dr. F.
His incision is looking healthy and healing well, Dr. C will be pleased when we go for the surgical review next week. In regards to his main "motherload" of a tumor, the worst of it has been taken out and for that we should be very grateful. Many people aren't able to have their major tumor removed (yikes!). What we learned was all about information gathering for us the family and for them the doctors. They want to know everything they can before confirming a definite treatment plan and they want us to know about the options available. Jimi goes back on Thursday to be shot up with a special iodine like serum all day, then Friday has to lay in the scan for an hour and a half. This type of scan picks up the Pheochromocytoma active cells and will tell the current locations and point out if there are any additional locations. This will provide a different picture than the other scans have shown, new locations would mean they are likely old spots that are just registering on the scan now.
A radioisotope (MIBG, iodine-131-meta-iodobenzylguanidine) is injected into a vein. This compound attaches to specific tumor cells. Later that day (or the next day) you lie on a table that is positioned under the arm of the scanner. The abdomen is scanned. You may be asked to return for repeated scans for 1 – 3 days. Each scan takes 1 – 2 hours. Before or during the test, you may be given an iodine solution to prevent the thyroid from absorbing too much of the radioisotope.
Some of the options discussed in a quick overview were 1) surgery to resect locations 2) 3-drug chemotherapy (CVD) 3) clinical trial drug actually used for kidney cancer, but looks promising in pheochromocytoma patients 4) MIBG-I131 (treatment version of the scan he's having Friday) and 5) neuroendocrine tumor receptor drug that reduces symptoms
Bummer news? Nothing cures it. We can only cling to getting to partial remission, but we knew that going in.
The main tumor was officially 14cm in diameter. The doctors feel it is unlikely that the softball size tumor was growing at an aggressive rate as Jimi didn't feel pain from it impeding on his lung (it had partially collapsed his left lung) nor did he experience any dramatic onset of symptoms. Both doctors were like two kids in a candy shop when Jimi told them he had been diagnosed with tremors as a small child, a typical symptom of pheos, but since the surgery the tremors are now completely gone. (Now that his hands no longer shake he can't wait to get back to the shooting range!) This information was "interesting, very interesting" to the oncologists and bodes well for the hope that the tumor is in fact very slow growing. Unfortunately, there is no way to find out the true start date of tumor growth, and going forward there will be serial scans to monitor potential new growth. There will be more tests… and then, more tests.
To start things off he had some blood drawn. The phlebotomist (pictured) had some pearls of wisdom for our young fighter, "You are very young, too young to be here. You have to sweat everyday, sweat, sweat, sweat, do it, do it, do it!" and "eat your vegetables, especially broccoli, no pork". We left the oncology clinic with her words of encouragement, "You can do it, do it do it!".
May we all take her advice, eat our vegetables and sweat everyday. The best revenge against cancer is living well.
♥ Kate


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EPP is an inborn error of haem biosynthesis caused by mutations in the gene encoding the mitochondrial enzyme ferrochelatase (FECH), the final enzyme in the haem biosynthetic pathway (fig 1).1–5 It was first described by Magnus et al in 1962.6 Ferrochelatase catalyses the insertion of ferrous iron into protoporphyrin to form haem, and when defective or deficient, accumulation of protoporphyrin ensues. Ferrochelatase is active in cells that produce haem including erythroid precursors in the bone marrow7 and hepatocytes.8 However, the majority of protoporphyrin (80% or more) originates from bone marrow with most of the remainder generated by the liver (fig 2).7 9
Protoporphyrin accumulates in the maturing red blood cells during haematopoiesis. When red cells enter the circulation, free protoporphyrin diffuses across the red cell membrane and binds to plasma proteins. The liver extracts protoporphyrin from the plasma, most of which is excreted unchanged into the bile, with the remainder metabolised (by liver ferrochelatase) to haem. Some protoporphyrin is subsequently reabsorbed in an enterohepatic circulation.10
Protoporphyrin-induced hepatotoxicity is a rare complication occurring in 1–5% of patients, for whom liver transplantation is …
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Batton Lash's "The Soddyssey" Named Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalist
Official Press Release
Batton Lash's The Soddyssey, And Other Tales of Supernatural Law (published by Exhibit A Press) is one of three finalists in the graphic novel category of the 2009 Benjamin Franklin Awards.
Named in honor of America's most cherished publisher/printer, the Benjamin Franklin Awards recognize excellence in independent publishing. These awards are presented under the auspices of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA; formerly known as PMA), now celebrating its 25th year of supporting independent publishers.
Publications, grouped by genre, are judged on editorial and design merit by top practitioners in each field. The trophies are will be presented to the publishers of the winning books during a gala awards ceremony at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on the eve of the opening of Book Expo America.
The Soddyssey is the latest collection of stories featuring Lash's characters Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre. "This is very exciting news," said Lash, "since May 1st is the 15th anniversary of the start of Exhibit A Press." Lash's Supernatural Law is now one of the longest-running self-published series in comics, appearing both in print (as comic books and trade paperbacks) and online (www.supernaturallaw.com). This fall also marks the 30th anniversary of Lash's creation of Wolff & Byrd, which first appeared as a weekly newspaper strip in The Brooklyn Paper and The National Law Journal before making the leap to full-length comic book stories.
More information on Batton Lash and Supernatural Law: www.exhibitapress.com
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Darwin Fred
Marketing Manager
Eros Enterprises Limited
8th January 2014
Subject: Marketing strategist cover letter
Respected Sir,
I was told my Mr. Franz Harry, financial head of your company that there is a vacancy for the post of marketing strategist. I was delighted to learn about the available opportunity and I believe that my qualifications and expertise would be a perfect match to your company's needs. I have gone through the job details and requirements and I firmly believe that I possess the necessary insight to prove myself as a deserving candidate.
As you will find from the enclosed resume, I hold a master's degree in marketing and sales and have successfully completed a certificate program related to business marketing. During my past experiences, I have been employed as a marketing head, marketing analyst and a marketing executive and hold a background in the marketing industry of nearly 5 years. I possess exceptional communicational, strategic, organizational and interpersonal skills and I assure you that I would work up to the best of my abilities towards the growth of the organization.
Please find the enclosed resume to have full insight to my professionalism, education and skills and welcome me with an opportunity of a personal interview with you. For further details regarding my candidacy, please feel free to contact me on 4959394.
Thanking you.
Troy Wills
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Please join us for the first monthly meeting of the Philadelphia PowerShell User Group on October 4th, 2012 from 5:30 - 8pm at Microsoft's Great Valley Corporate Office!
Future meetings are in the planning stages and we are scheduled to meet the first thursday of every month at Microsoft's Malvern Office.
October Meeting Agenda
We'll be starting at 5:30 with an informal meet n' greet followed by our first topic presentation on PowerShell Remoting @ 6pm. We also plan to break out into a Script Club following the remoting topic so be sure to bring your scripts and we will work on them together. If you are new to PowerShell and do not have any scripts in progress that is ok come on in and get your feet wet. We have lots of knowledge to share on all levels, beginner to advanced.
Please sign up as a member of PhillyPoSH right here on our PowerShellGroup.org community page if you plan to attend.
We Look forward to seeing you in October!


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JoyRide Classes
A 'JoyRide' is a 50-minute indoor cycling class that includes aerobic and anerobic interval training. Rides are set to rocking music and incorporate resistance and speed training as well as upper body arm work.
A 'JoyRide' with high intensity interval drills. Drills are 20 seconds of high intensity, 10 seconds of recovery, repeated for four minutes, one minute rest and repeat. Tabata training is the most effective way to get fit and lose weight.
Fundraising Ride
A classic JoyRide Cycle class, while raising money for local and national charities. We're stronger together!
The same as a classic JoyRide with an extra 10-minutes of JOY! Rides are set to rocking music and incorporate resistance & speed training as well as upper body arm work.
Community Ride
Ride and support our newest rising JoyRide star instructors, on us! Take this FREE class as our latest instructors test out their skills and make their JoyRide debut.
JoyBOSU Blast
This full-body workout combines strength and cardio with an extra serving of balance training. The BOSU ball, or balance trainer, makes exercises extra challenging by creating instability, which forces you to use your core!
Get your body toned and trimmed and strengthen muscles you didn't know you had! A full body workout and another perfect complement to your JoyRide!
Mat Pilates
Pilates focuses on strengthening the abdominal and postural muscles while lengthening and improving flexibility.
A high-intensity, circuit-style interval training that will complement your ride! Held in studio 2, off the bike, JoyCircuit creates muscular and cardio endurance. Chisel those hard-working muscles! It's like having a personal trainer in a motivating group setting.
A concert and a workout rolled into one! This ride features the same fun as a typical "JoyRide" class but set to music played by a live band.
51/49 negative split drills offer riders the opportunity to train like an athlete. During the first 51% of the timed trial, riders hold a steady aerobic pace, during the second 49% of the timed trials riders push to their anaerobic threshold and beyond. Instructors will teach two to three drill sets per class.
A 35 minute 'JoyRide' followed by a 25 minute sculpt/ toning class in Studio 2. A full-body workout in just 60 minutes.
Get your groove on with this high-intensity, non-stop, hip-hop style cardio dance class. It's a workout on the dance floor!
Interval + Endurance
A challenging cycling class that pairs the benefits of Tabata with endurance work, designed to push riders out of their comfort zones for longer interval stretches than a regular cycling class. This has several benefits, including: building strength and muscle mass, increasing cardiovascular stamina and metabolism and burning fat.
JoyHIIT is an off-the-bike high intensity interval training class, combining strength and cardio movements. Training with high interval repetitions and quick recoveries is one of the fastest ways to improve fitness levels and torch calories. Be prepared for anything and everything (especially results)!
A full-body, hybrid workout fusing the principles of Pilates, yoga and ballet form to increase flexibility and range of motion, while toning, strengthening and lengthening muscles.
JoyCore & More
It's about the CORE in this high-energy conditioning class. Take your workout to the next level and focus on toning your abs, back and lower body.
JoyPound is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and Isometric poses. Drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique – all while rocking out to your favorite music with a pair of weighted drumsticks!
Cycle 45
Hit and split at lunch time with this Cycle class that adds a few extra intervals to ensure you get the maximum workout.
A 50-minute JoyRide at lunchtime to help you get away from your desk or hectic schedule and get your blood flowing!
30 minutes of Cycle & 30 minutes of Pilates in Studio 2! A full-body workout in just 60 minutes.
The same as a classic JoyRide with an extra 25-minutes of JOY! Rides are set to rocking music and incorporate resistance & speed training as well as upper body arm work.
Privately Booked Event. Please call the front desk for more information.
40 minutes of intense Cycle, 5 minutes of stretch, 15 minutes of guided meditation.
A traditional Pilates class focusing on strengthening the abdominal and postural muscles while lengthening and improving flexibility with with an extra serving of balance training. The BOSU ball, or balance trainer, makes exercises extra challenging by creating instability, which forces you to use your core!
Get your weekend started off on a JOY high with this 30 minute killer spin class. Please note there is no upper body workout in this class.
Strong, energetic,and challenging, Broga combines the best core-strengthening, muscle-toning, cardio-working, stress-reducing, clarity-enhancing yoga postures with functional fitness exercises for an amazing workout.
Pilates Fusion
A 60-minute version of JoyBarre!
The best of both worlds! A 30 minute Joyride plus a 30 minute sculpt/toning class in Studio 2. The class will be divided into 2 classes upon arrival. Half the class starts in Studio 2 and the other half starts in the cycling studio. After the completion of part 1, the classes switch. A full body workout in 60 minutes!
JoyBarre and cardio fusion mixed with interval training and limited recoveries.
A 30 minute 'JoyRide' followed by 30 minutes of strengthening and lengthening in Barre class in Studio 2. A full-body workout in just 60 minutes.
A weight-based class that uses compound movements ideal for building strength. It's the perfect complement to cardio classes and similar to having a personal trainer in a small group setting.
JoyBodyBar is a full-body training method that includes cardio, strength, conditioning, mobility, balance and agility with the use of a weighted body bar. It is built on principles from sport science, physiotherapy and rehabilitation training with a particular focus on the core. JoyBodyBar creates a stronger body from the inside out!
Half boxing + half rowing. JoyX studio's signature class is a full-body, high-intensity hybrid workout using rowing machines and boxing bags for eight rounds, combined with dynamic floor exercises.
Boxing bags + strength and conditioning exercises (NO rowing). JoyBoX is a high-intensity workout that focuses on the key elements of boxing and kickboxing for four, three-minute rounds combined with floor exercises.
40-minutes of stretching and guided meditation will amplify your workouts, increase your flexibility and expand your possibilities for JOY by strengthening your self-awareness. Join us for this new, exciting JOYful experience!!
Boxing bags + floor workout + 2 instructors = 50 minutes of sweat. Half the class starts on the boxing bags, while the other hits the floor for a boot camp-style strength and cardio workout.
A full-body conditioning workout focused on the elements of kickboxing — power, balance and agility — combined with bodyweight exercises. Contact-free, high-energy and FUN! Held at JoyX, JoyKickBoX is designed for all fitness levels.
A full-body, circuit-style workout that incorporates a variety of strength and conditioning exercises, using equipment such as battle ropes, weights, kettle bells and rowing machines.
A yoga practice specifically designed for JOYriders. To let your energy flow, focusing on alignment, breath and mind/muscle connection. A practice that will enhance your JoyRides, your training and your day! Open to all fitness levels as pose variations will be shown.
Cycle + FORTË
A 50-minute JoyRide live-streamed and available on-demand at www.FORTE.Fit.
Cycle60 + FORTË
A 60-minute JoyRide live-streamed and available on-demand at www.FORTE.Fit.
A 25 minute 'JoyRide' followed by a 25 minute sculpt/ toning class in Studio 2. A full-body workout in just 50 minutes.
Interval + Endurance + FORTË
Cycle30 + FORTË
HIIT Cycle30
Boxing + bootcamp with a lower body focus!
GOAT with the FLOW MMA Bootcamp
Burn fat and build muscle while learning the basics of one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet: MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Think fun, strenuous and varied exercises guaranteed to get you looking and feeling your absolute best!
Set your workout on fire with JoyX's newest cardio dance workout! XFactor includes high-energy, simple-to-follow moves in a cardio fitness class format. Class includes low and high-impact toning exercises set to the hottest music! Zero dance experience necessary.
TabataRide + FORTË
PilatesCORE uses slow controlled Pilates techniques to challenge the core and more including hamstrings, inner thighs, upper back and butt. Focus is on the muscles we usually don't focus on, leaving you stable, strong and rebalanced.
BODICURE is a 60 minute, therapeutic, group fitness, self-myofascial release program, using high density foam rollers and helium filled massage balls, rolling to the beat of the music, to ease the body's muscles and mind.
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This week we are learning about 'houses from the past and present' in History. Can you go for a walk and look at different types of houses that you can see now?
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Harvest Your Data gives you the flexibility of storing your data in the cloud or in your own company database.
Standard accounts store survey results that are uploaded from mobile devices in the Rackspace Cloud on secure servers located in the United States. By storing your survey results in the cloud you do not need to set up and manage your own database server.
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Certificate in Study and Career Preparation for Massage (Level 4)
Programme Objectives
Breathe in and relax! This is the programme for you to learn the skills of relaxation massage, and reduce normal muscle tension to generate a feeling of wellbeing in the body. With highly experienced tutors, you will learn and practice the techniques of massage and gain confidence to operate as a qualified relaxation massage therapist.
Programme Overview
Relaxation massage brings about a general sense of unwinding in the body and reduces muscle tension. It assists general health and immune function, and reduces the effects of stress, anxiety and trauma. Pressure may be lighter or deeper, depending on the receiver, and may be general or focused on particular muscle groups. This programme combines instruction on current relaxation massage techniques and quality of touch, with relevant information on the human body.
This programme will provide students with the basic knowledge of the body and relaxation massage techniques for use on healthy friends and family. It will also equip students to enhance academic skills to further study in a qualification of Massage Therapy.
This Certificate is a useful addition to other professional health and fitness qualifications (e.g. personal training).
Key Components
- Relaxation Massage Techniques
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Professional Massage Therapy - equipment and use
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Massage setup, client assessment and draping techniques
- Pre-Practice - setting up your own massage therapy practice
- Short course offerings: Introduction to Surface Anatomy-identification of bones and muscles
- Clinic experience - with a minimum of 30 hours observations and massage practice management
Qualifications Awarded
Certificate in Study and Career Preparation for Massage (Level 4)
Apply online
Key Facts
- 6 month part-time programme, NQF Level 4
- Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch campuses
Study Options
The Certificate programme is provided as a 6 month part-time course.
- Allow at least 18 hours per week for additional study, Student Clinic, and massage practice
- Programme includes 30 supervised clinic hours at the College, including evenings and weekends
- All components must be completed within 6 months
Career Opportunities
Course Costs
For Domestic Students:
- Tuition fees: $3,000
- Course related costs: $200
- Student loans and allowances are available through Studylink.
For International Students:
- Tuition fees: $10,900
- Course related costs: $900
This programme is offered in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
Entry Requirements
- NCEA Level 3 equivalent
- Discretionary admission possible
- Be over 18 years of age
Some medical conditions may exclude you from study. Please contact NZCM if you have a medical condition.


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Search Technologies Supports Reston, VA-Based Charity Cornerstones with Thanksgiving Food Drive Donation
Enterprise search and big data consulting company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, provided more than $300 worth of food to Cornerstones' annual Thanksgiving food drive
Herndon, VA, November 28, 2016 - Search Technologies, the leading IT services firm specializing in the design and implementation of enterprise search and big data analytics applications is proud to support the work of Cornerstones, a Reston, VA-based nonprofit that provides support and advocacy for people in need of food, shelter, housing and other human services.
"Supporting the local community in which we live and work is very important to all of us here at Search Technologies," said Kamran Khan, CEO of Search Technologies. We are proud that our donation to Cornerstones' annual Thanksgiving food drive helped ensure that perishable food reached people who needed it the most right here in our own backyard," he added.
Search Technologies' Herndon, VA-based staff of approximately 30 people donated more than $300 worth of food to Cornerstones the week before Thanksgiving.
"It may be hard to imagine in this wealthy community, but 1 in 4 school children and 1 in 4 seniors in Fairfax County go hungry on a regular basis," said Cornerstones CEO Kerrie Wilson. "For many in our community with stressed budgets and financial challenges, a Thanksgiving dinner just isn't possible. Donations to our annual Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive from generous supporters like Search Technologies will help make a fulfilling holiday possible for nearly 1,000 families this season."
Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Search Technologies provides enterprise search and big data consulting services to clients around the world. We also have offices in the US, UK, Germany, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, and the Philippines. Our customers include Adecco Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, EMC Corporation, the Library of Congress, and the US National Archives.
About Search Technologies
With more than 800 customers worldwide, Search Technologies is the leading trusted and independent technology services firm specializing in the design, implementation, and management of search and big data analytics applications. Our experienced consultants and unique technical assets help us deliver customized search and analytics applications that are easier to use, less expensive, more powerful, and more reliable. To learn more, visit us at www.searchtechnologies.com.


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WASHINGTON -- The day after Republicans lost control of the Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee paid its staff more than a quarter of a million dollars in bonuses.
Two weeks after using $252,000 in campaign contributions to pay bonuses to 89 staff members, the committee borrowed $500,000 from the Bank of Virginia in Vienna, Va., at an interest rate of prime plus one percent.
In its latest financial report to the Federal Election Commission, the committee reported that its debts, including the loan, were $2.7 million on Nov. 24.
``The senatorial committee raised $95.2 million in this (two-year) election cycle,`` said Rodney Smith, executive finance director of the committee, who received a bonus of $90,000. ``That`s more money than any American political organization in history.``
The next largest bonuses went to Thomas Griscom, executive director, $50,000; Scott Cottleson, political director, $12,500; Jan Van Lohuizen, survey research director, $10,000, and Mike Burch, $10,000. Other bonuses awarded on Nov. 5 ranged from $3,000 down to $250.
``They represent decisions made by the chairman and the executive director,`` said James Wholey, the committee`s legal counsel.
Sen. John Heinz, R-Pa., who chaired the committee for the last two years, is out of the country and could not be reached, according to his press staff.
``You set performance standards, and if they`re met, you meet your contractual responsibility.`` said Wholey, whose bonus was $500.
Many people who received bonuses could lose their jobs when Heinz is succeeded on Jan. 5 by Sen. Rudy Boschwitz, R-Minn. The size of their bonuses aroused envious comments from some Republican Senate staff members, who expect no more than a month`s severance pay when their jobs disappear because of the Democratic takeover of the Senate.
``Imagine what their bonuses would have been if we had won,`` groused one Republican Senate staff member.


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Cystic tumours of the pancreas are rare and incidental detections on diagnostic imaging. They are asymptomatic, small and some types may have a potential for malignancy. They are fluid filled sacs with abnormal fluids produced by the lining of the tumour. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic are two broad categories of pancreatic cysts. The classification of the cysts is extremely important for their treatment. Symptomatic neoplastic cysts require therapy if they have a potential to turn malignant. Certain types of Cysts that are not removed have a potential to lead to invasive pancreatic cancer, which is fatal. It is important to differentiate tumours from pancreatic pseudocysts due to chances of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Mucinous cystadenoma
Most frequent type of pancreatic tumours
Constitute of approximately 50% of all cystic lesions
They are usually benign
If left untreated evolve into malignant tumours
Females are most affected: 80%; most affected younger female patients
Diagnostic CT scan: evaluation based on appearance
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): Is a very useful tool in differentiating types of cystic neoplasms. Cyst fluid analysis is indicated in patients with doubtful diagnosis
Treatment of choice: surgical removal
Selection of surgery depends on the location of the tumour
Surgeries considered: Whipple procedure (for tumour in the head of the pancreas), distal pancreatectomy (tumours in the tail of the pancreas) with preservation of spleen, Median Pancreatectomy in tumors locatesd in the neck (3 cm or less in size)
Serous cystadenoma
Second most common type of pancreatic lesion also known as microcystic adenoma
They are honeycombed in appearance
Lesion is always benign
Unlikely to progress into cancer
Diagnostic CT scan and EUS are preferred
Treatment with long term follow-up and observation
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous neoplasms (IPMN)
Arises from the Lining of the pancreatic duct
Can Affect the head of the pancreas or can be multifocal
Large volumes of thick mucous is produced by the cancer cells
Recurrent attacks of pancreatitis due to mucosal blockage of pancreatic ducts
Affects older men > 66 years of age with history of heavy smoking
MRCP: Is the preferred non invasive diagnostic test
Diagnostic ERCP: enlarged opening of pancreatic duct into ampulla of Vater; mucosal extrusion from the ampulla
Choice of surgery: resection of tumour. In cases of multifocal disease removal of the entire pancreas may be needed.
Solid and Pseudopapillary Neoplasm
Very rare tumors which exclusively affects young females
It is potentially malignant
Most common ly occur in the head of pancreas.
Can grow to large sizes by the time of diagnosis as it is usually asymptomatic
Diagnosis is made by CT scan and EUS.
Surgical removal is essential. Surgery is often complex, because of the size and location of the tumour.
Dr. Deepak Varma has extensive experience in the treatment of cystic tumours of the pancreas.