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Cosmetic Warriors defeat Amazon over Lush Trade Mark Infringement
Friday 21st February 2014
Cosmetic Warriors Limited and Lush Limited (the registered proprietor and exclusive licensee of the European Community Trade Mark Lush in relation to cosmetics and toiletries, including soap) have won a trade mark infringement claim against Amazon.co.uk Limited and Amazon EU SARL.
On 10 February 2014, John Baldwin QC decided in favour of Cosmetic Warriors Limited and Lush Limited (together "Lush") in their trade mark infringement claim against Amazon.co.uk Limited and Amazon EU SARL (together "Amazon") http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2014/181.html.
Amazon, the well-known online shopping retailer, sells both its own goods and goods of third parties on its website. Lush is also a well-known manufacturer and supplier of cosmetics under the Lush brand, particularly of colourful soaps and bath bombs.
For commercial reasons (including its "reputation of ethical and environmentally friendly trading"), Lush took the decision not to allow its goods to be sold on Amazon.co.uk because of the difference between its standards and those which it attributed to Amazon and because of the potential damage to Lush's reputation. A senior manager of Amazon.co.uk accepted that some consumers would find Amazon's attitude (or perceived attitude) to, say, UK taxation as repugnant and unattractive. Although some sales had been made by Lush on the US and French Amazon sites this was not held to be relevant in relation to the UK market.
Despite not selling Lush products, Amazon (via software that it had created) decided that it was commercially advantageous for it to bid on Google adwords including the mark LUSH. The consequence being that when LUSH is typed into Google, an Amazon sponsored ad would appear on the consumer's screen (since the claim was brought, Amazon ceased bidding on Lush keywords but did not undertake not to recommence the practice). Two types of advertisement on Google would be created:
- Sponsored ads which referred to LUSH in the Ad Text e.g. "Lush Soap at Amazon.co.uk"
- Sponsored ads which had no reference to the LUSH mark in the Ad Text.
In addition, on Amazon's own website, it has its own search facility. When a user begins typing the word "Lush", after inputting the letters "LU" it would be offered suggestions including "lush bath bombs" and "lush cosmetics". These suggestions are identified by software which recognises previous searches that have been undertaken on the website (whether by the same user or another user). Searches on Amazon for "Lush" also generated links to suggested "Related Searches" including "lush bath bombs" and "lush cosmetics". The links generated by all such searches (on Google or Amazon) would then direct users to cosmetics and toiletries products including soaps available on Amazon (whether Amazon's own products or third parties fulfilled by Amazon or directly by such third parties), which were not Lush products but which were more often than not sold under other brands or generic terms (although none were held to be sold under other well known brands that were obviously not Lush).
John Baldwin QC held that all of these uses constituted use by Amazon in the course of trade without the consent of Lush of an identical sign in relation to identical goods. The only question in order to determine whether there was trade mark infringement was whether the use was "such as to affect or be liable to affect the functions of the trade mark". This final limb is now the established basis for finding trade mark infringement. In particular in this case Lush were claiming that the use affected the "origin", "advertisement" and "investment" functions of their trade mark.
It has previously been held that ordinary keyword advertising is not liable to have an adverse effect on the "advertising function" of a trade mark.
The "investment function" would be affected if the use of the sign complained of jeopardised the trade mark's reputation that was capable of attracting consumers and retaining their loyalty. If the image that the trade mark conveys (through the reputation it has built up) is damaged there is an adverse affect on the "investment function".
However, usually the main argument will be in relation to the origin function. The established case law on keyword advertising has held that the origin function will be adversely affected if the ad does not enable normally informed and reasonably attentive internet users, or enables them only with difficulty to ascertain whether the goods or services referred to in the advertisement originate from or are connected with the proprietor of the mark or on the other hand from a third party. Previous case law (such as Interflora v Marks and Spencer - https://www.brabners.com/news/interflora-wins-trade-mark-infringement-case-against-marks-&-spencer) has shifted the burden of proof on this issue to the advertiser however in this case the court considered that this was not necessary (and indicated that burden of proof arguments were more suited to exceptional cases). In addition, the Court of Justice of the European Union has pointed out that infringement should be found where the average consumer may erroneously think that the goods advertised emanate from the trade mark proprietor.
Google's adword policy to date has been that they will only investigate complaints into trade mark infringement where the trade mark has been bid on and appears in the ad text. That said, the Interflora case has given an example where infringement could be found even though the trade mark was not shown in the ad text.
In this case, Amazon argued that consumers were well aware of sponsored links and that even if users were interested by the ad, they would click though and would learn instantly that the goods had nothing to do with Lush. John Baldwin QC distinguished the two classes in that those where the trade mark appeared in the ad text did infringe, and those where the ad text did not show the trade mark did not infringe. The decision was based on the view that where the mark Lush was used in the ad text, the average consumer would expect to find Lush soap available on Amazon and would be lured to the site and not simply click away from the site if it did not find exactly what it was looking for straight away, but would persevere "somewhat" before giving up. The view was that given Amazon's reputation as a reliable supplier, the consumer would not expect Amazon to be advertising Lush soap for purchase if it were not in fact available for purchase. Conversely it was held that, especially given that Lush are brand conscious, the average consumer would expect the advertisements to include some reference to the Lush mark and the absence of any reference would lead the user to realise that this was just an ad from another supplier offering similar products. Although this may be disappointing news to trade mark owners, it provides some clarity to the existing case law.
In relation to Amazon's own search engine it was held that its design was carried out in order to maximise the sales of goods from the Amazon site. In the absence of a notice stating that their search matched no results (which other searches on Amazon might generate (including for example the misspelling "Lsuh"), the average consumer's initial expectation would be that the products are Lush products and they would not be able to ascertain without difficulty that the goods did not originate from Lush. Accordingly this was held to damage the origin function and John Baldwin QC also held this damaged the advertising (their ability to attract custom being damaged by Amazon's use) and investment (the damage to the investment in their image of ethical trading) functions.
This case provides a useful summary and update on the law following the Interflora v Marks & Spencer and other key word cases. It clarifies for trade mark owners, users and professionals alike what does and does not constitute trade mark infringement in relation to Google Adwords and search engines generally.
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Side Note: It appears that had Amazon included a notice reading "Your search "Lush" did not match any products, what about these similar products:", the decision may have been different as they would have been able to argue that the consumer could ascertain without difficulty that these were not Lush products. It is noted that as at the date of writing, although Amazon have ceased bidding on Google adwords for Lush (and has not recommenced even without reference to Lush in the ad text), it continues to use the same search mechanisms (which were found to infringe) on its own website and still does not include any notice that there are no results for Lush. It is expected that the decision will be appealed.
Side Note: John Baldwin QC commented on certain actions by Lush which he considered bizarre, namely successfully applying to register the name of Amazon's managing director as a trade mark. Lush claim to be applying the "Christopher North" brand name to a shower smoothie, described as "rich, thick and full of it" – although it does not currently appear on sale on the website.
Side Note: Although Cosmetic Warriors Limited have an existing trade mark registration for "BATH BOMBS" in relation to cosmetic products and toiletries, John Baldwin QC noted that although BATH BOMB was once uniquely associated with Lush, it became generic about 20 years ago and Lush has no rights in relation thereto (given the registered trade mark, we presume that Cosmetic Warriors Limited might disagree).

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Not all guys shave every day. Not their faces. Some men barely shave in any way. Having tried all these versions, it is really very tough to distinguish between the most expensive, 'flagship' versions. However, for general quality of shave in a non-crazy price, I would personally recommend the older flagship Braun Series 9 version 9095CC (there's a bewildering variety of variants). If you really need the best electric shaver, go for the recent Braun flagship, the Series 9 'Titanium' version 9296CC. A large jump up in cutting capability, although it's a major leap up in cost.

That is because, despite decades of product development, and billions invested in research, they have really only recently begun to crack it, and even then, only on the flagship apparatus from each of the half dozen brands which dominate the sector. This is especially true if you do not shave every day -- you would be better off using a chainsaw or mad dog to get rid of three-day growth than a more affordable electric razor.

The fantastic thing about electric razors is that there is not actually a 'correct' method of using them, unlike bladed razors, but if you suffer aggravation easily, a wet and dry version could prove a blessing. You may use them with running water or shaving lotion.
A whole lot of shavers come with cleaning and charging stations. Please be aware that to use these correctly means you'll have to purchase replacement cartridges for cleaning fluid, FOREVER. You'll also have to change the blade cartridge each year or so.
Okay, you can spend another #100 and find the 'finest in the world' Titanium version of this Braun Series 9. But in my view, this is significantly better value for money, offering similar shaving especially when used every day.

Braun was mentioned in its glory days for producing perfect combinations of function and form, using cutting-edge design methods.
Now I am not saying Dieter Rams would always be upset by the design of the, however, while its performance is difficult to argue with, aesthetically the 9 Series is rather lacking. It feels and looks plasticky, and how it slots into its cleaning and charging base isn't very satisfying.
 The 50-minute battery lifetime, from only a one-hour charge, is also amazing.

Philips' Series 9000 uses an entirely different technician to the Braun 9 Series, to accomplish a near identical outcome.
It is a wet and dry shaver, using the exact same battery life as the Braun, and likewise great shaving power. Like the 9 Series, it provides a clearly superior cut, in contrast to preceding generation/cheaper shavers. And again, it is not exactly cheap, but it's reasonably priced.
 The blade head glides so easily through the dermis it feels as though it is not doing anything; there is almost no snagging of the skin and no bothersome hair snatches. This version comes with no cleaning station, but you can get one with too, naturally.
The sole reason why the Series 9000 is beneath the Braun 9 Series is the latter handles longer expansion better and I just happen to prefer foil shavers to rotary ones. They're practically indistinguishable concerning performance. Deploying an entirely ridiculous collection of five blades, this is just another moist--and-dry winner. This is particularly true when you've got a couple of days of growth.

More to the point, overall shaving operation was quite good indeed. I felt like the majority of it made the Panasonic less enjoyable to use, but I am quite certain you would get used to it, if it had been your only shaver, instead of you had been analyzing half a dozen of those buggers.

I don't know if it is only the blades which were enhanced, or if other areas of the spec have been bumped, but whatever the technicalities of it, this shaves better than anything else on appropriate, three-day expansion, even though you do have to work somewhat harder on that.
I'd assume most guys going this high-end on a shaver likely shave daily, and for them, this might be one of these fantasy purchases. It could 'shave' a moment and a little bit of irritation off the beginning of each day, and marginal gains can have big consequences.
My personal quibble is that the cheaper Braun, Phillips, and Panasonic, though poor, aren't a million miles off concerning functionality, leaving the Titanium Series 9 feeling as an unnecessary luxury.

If you have the money, or the cost dips for Black Friday or alternative sales/deals/promotions, I still recommend that you get one.
A somewhat old-fashioned design in mind, this is short and stubby and made to be pushed sideways into your beard as opposed to upwards. It is somewhat reminiscent of an upgraded version of this electrical razors of the 1950s. Given its low cost, this Remington isn't a poor actor by any means, especially if you shave daily. It is also, if Amazon reviews are any indicator, an extremely popular choice amongst the bald community, using its easily-gripped form making for comfortable and efficient head shaving. Another cheaper model with a novelty spin, the CT2 really has an electro-mechanical ceramic cooling system strip built into it.

Now, while this technology is actually amazing, I'm not sure it really results in the shave being any better, but if you suffer really poor skin irritation because of heat, it might be worth a try.

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Like many men in their fourth decade, or elderly, the idea of male dressing was a taboo topic for me -- until lately. How attitudes and styles have changed. According to menswear website Mr. Porter, sales of men's grooming and beauty products tripled in 2015. Trend analyst Datamonitor reports that 52 percent of male users around the world consider their look to be either important or very important, with 29 percent touching up their appearances during the day. So the contemporary man is equally sensitive in addition to strong. And the taming facial hair is one of the major manscaping tasks for the contemporary gent. Luckily, Braun's new Multi Groomer ensures that my facial hair is a cut above its former level, meaning that I can keep up with the most recent grooming trends. "Taming facial hair is one of the major manscaping tasks for the contemporary gent ." The hand-held three-in-one tool, which may (moist and dry) shave, trim and style, enables me to sculpt my unique "look" (Mrs. Pickup is raising an eyebrow here) immediately, dependent on my mood, or the circumstance.

Primping our hair and performing some last-minute tidying before going out is exactly what 55 percent of us modern men do, according to Braun, that has been producing electric shavers since the Fifties. Therefore it makes sense to get a device which not only handles all of your facial hairdressing but also trims the period of time -- the one product you can not purchase -- it requires to look your best. "I began my grooming routine with a shave, and discovered it glided effortlessly, with no nicks and abrasions."After vigorous testing, I'm very happy to report that the Braun Multi Groomer is the only gadget that a man should look fantastic, irrespective of where he sits on the hirsuteness scale. The cordless shaving apparatus, Braun's latest eye generation of Multi Groomer, was able to easily take care of precise beard styling.

Of course, you are able to enjoy a clean shave, also; the extra-wide head makes for a smooth and clean shave in just a couple strokes.
And being 100 percent watertight, this is an activity one can appreciate from the shower if you so wish (I did not trust myself shaving blind).
I began my new grooming routine with a shave and discovered it glided effortlessly, with no nicks and abrasions. Switching to the trimming tool I shaped my beard with precision and simplicity, utilizing the styler for finishing touches. Now there isn't any excuse for unkempt bristles.

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The comparative analysis of homologous characters is a staple of evolutionary developmental biology and often involves extrapolating from experimental data in model organisms to infer developmental events in non-model organisms. In order to determine the general importance of data obtained in model organisms, it is critical to know how often and to what degree similar phenotypes expressed in different taxa are formed by divergent developmental processes. Both comparative studies of distantly related species and genetic analysis of closely related species indicate that many characters known to be homologous between taxa have diverged in their morphogenetic or gene regulatory underpinnings. This process, which we call "developmental system drift" (DSD), is apparently ubiquitous and has significant implications for the flexibility of developmental evolution of both conserved and evolving characters. Current data on the population genetics and molecular mechanisms of DSD illustrate how the details of developmental processes are constantly changing within evolutionary lineages, indicating that developmental systems may possess a great deal of plasticity in their responses to natural selection.
Published in Evolution & Development, Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 109–119, March 2001
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Orville Higgins | Duran, Sugar Ray, and Axeman's surrender
In November 1980, I was a mere child, but that boxing match between Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard, when Duran was reported to say, "No m·s, no m·s" (Spanish for no more, no more), will stay with me always. Those were the golden days of boxing, and I can still remember the legions of people packed in my living room in Westmoreland.
Interestingly, Duran himself claims that he never said any such words. He has been quoted as saying he was mumbling to himself, "No sigo, no sigo," which roughly translates to "I am not going any further". He claims it was legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell who came up with the term "no m·s, no m·s." Interestingly, I have read where Duran said what he said was "no peleo," meaning " I won't fight." As an aside, it doesn't seem to me to make much difference between "no m·s" and "no sigo" and "no peleo.'' The man quit, mumbling something to the effect that he didn't want to continue. That is clear.
Duran had quit at the end of the eighth round, turning his back on Leonard and waving his glove to referee Octavio Meyran that he had had enough. It was a surprising end to what was a keenly contested fight. Interestingly, if you look back at the scores on the fight card up to the point where Duran quit, Leonard was leading by razor-thin margins, 68-66, 68-66 and 67-66, on the scorecard of the three judges. Leonard was ahead, but only just. Maybe it wasn't the mere blows that got to Duran. At one point in the seventh round, Sugar Ray was openly showboating and taunting Duran, wheeling his right hand, and generally behaving as if this was mere fun. Maybe Duran's pride was hurt just as much as his body.
What is significant is what Duran said after the fight. The fight was, of course, the second of three meetings between the two. Duran had beaten Leonard by unanimous decision to capture the welterweight crown, and the rematch was arranged as the public apparently wanted more. Duran, in an interview earlier this year, said: "I beat Leonard and then I got really fat. I had to lose too much weight. I got cramps. I didn't have strength for anything ... Eleta (his manager) was supposed to give me way, way more time to prepare myself the right way. I was too fat."
Jamaica's Nicholas Walters was born in January 1986, which means that the famous "no m·s" fight took place six years before he was even born, and yet there is an eerie similarity with his fight against Vasyl Lomachenko on Saturday and that Leonard-Duran classic. In both cases, Duran and the Axeman had issues making the weight, and in both cases, they argued that they needed more time to prepare. Axeman called it quits before the eighth. Duran had started the eighth and couldn't finish. History has joined both Duran and Walters in a way that is not complimentary to both.
Boxing experts did ask if Duran was ready for that rematch with Sugar Ray, the same questions that are being asked now.
A former fourth division world champion summed it up: "This boy ain't fought in 342 days and you put him in the biggest fight of his life. And he is crazy because at first he said it wouldn't bother him. But you can't say that it wont bother you but then use it as an excuse when it does happen."
Nicholas Walters, who, prior to now, was seen as a brash, confident, tough- talking Jamaican has lost face here. I heard Leroy Brown on radio saying that he will virtually have to restart his career. Jones himself said, "He has lost a lot of credibility by quitting ... ; people are not listening to what he is saying."
Duran himself did manage to make some sort of a comeback after the "no m·s" fight. He schooled then WBA champion Davey Moore in 1983 to take the title and restored some of the pride he lost three years earlier. He did lose to both Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray after, and although he lost both fights, they did go the distance, and he did get to recover some of his reputation. In 2002, Duran was voted by the Ring Magazine as the fifth-greatest fighter of the last 80 years.
Nicholas Walters, therefore, is not finished. He can come back. It will not be easy, but if he is as determined as I know he can be, he can re-earn the respect he once had. After all, his ring record is still impressive. He has lost only once. It would be tragic if this is how he is remembered. For his sake, I hope he makes a sterling comeback.
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Live music, global street food and teepees have taken over Southwick for a colourful community festival.
For the second year running, Summer Streets is taking place at Thompson Park and has stretched to two days of free music and entertainment.
It began at noon today with a steel drum procession from Southwick Primary School, around the Green and to the park where it opened the weekend's festivities.
The parade was made up of musicians, as well as young people from Southwick who've been taking part in music workshops ahead of the event.
Young carer development worker Sue Callaghan led 25 young carers from Sunderland Carers' Centre in the parade. For the past six weeks they've been working with drummer Dave Harper from Frankie & the Heartstrings to learn about the skill.
Sue said: "Many of them have never played the drums before, but they've loved taking part in the workshops with Dave. The parade was great, they were all dancing around."
Gemma Watson, 32, from Ryhope, was part of a staff team from Grace House taking part in the parade. Her son Jack, five, has Sanfilippo disease which could see him face dementia before his next birthday. He is one of the youngsters who will benefit from the respite care facility when it opens.
Gemma, whose daughter Lucy, two, also took part in the parade, said: "Jack has loved today, he's not usually good with loud noises but he's been clapping along. I didn't realise this festival existed, it's a great idea, it's right up my street."
Summer Streets is a free event organised by Ross Millard, from Frankie & the Heartstrings, on behalf of The Cultural Spring, an Arts Council-funded project working to increase participation in the arts on Wearside and South Tyneside.
The musical programme today will run until 7pm.
Headliners Hyde and Beast will follow performances from blues band George Shovlin and the Radars; 30s-style big band Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra; country-style rockers Big Red and the Grinners, and 10-piece 'brassy jazz' band Brassy B.
Performer George Shovlin said: "It's a fabulous festival. People were hanging out of their windows at the parade, clapping along. It's great that it's all sorts of music too, it's giving young people exposure to different musical genres and different cultures. It helps them to realise that there are other things out there."
BBC Look North's Jeff Brown, who's from Roker, is introducing the acts. He said: "This is the second year I've done the festival and it's a great celebration of local and international talent.
"I grew up down the road and it's great to see the park used in this way. I wish we had something like this when I was a kid."
Performers on the other three stages include Alf Scott's Hylton Ukes; psychedelic rockers Pale Horse Riders; 'gothic country' band Hillfolk Noir; popular South Tyneside singers Harton Harmonisers; This Little Bird; Southwick folk duo Yuma and acoustic blues duo Auld Man's Baccie from Seaham Harbour.
As with the inaugural Summer Streets last year, there is comedy for kids from Lee Kyle and music for the younger members of the audience from Tiny Tweeties.
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Using money collected from the Tallahassee district and elsewhere, state welfare officials are beefing up the staff at the crowded Broward Juvenile Detention Center in hopes of preventing worker burnout and violence among detainees.
The state Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services in Broward has amassed $66,000 to hire 15 workers at the Fort Lauderdale center, which continually has exceeded its cap of 135 detainees.
Meanwhile, Larry Seidlin, acting Broward circuit judge, held a special hearing on Monday and released six juveniles to reduce the center`s population to 137.
``Judges are being put between a rock and a hard place,`` Seidlin said. ``When you have this many people in the detention center, there is an opportunity for serious injury or even death.``
``The additional money will help the staff in reducing their workloads and improving morale,`` said Merrill Moody, HRS acting district administrator. ``It`ll also be better for the children`s safety and the ability to control them.``
For months, HRS has been paying $5,000 a week in overtime to staff at the center, which houses juveniles who have been charged with crimes but have not yet gone to trial.
The cap was placed on the center in late January because officials thought the crowding posed a threat to health and safety.
Moody said one problem was that the center had nine staff vacancies, but there wasn`t enough money in the local HRS budget to fill the positions.


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Panelists: Tendai Huchu, Panashe Chigumadzi, NoViolet Bulawayo
Moderator: Ranka Primorac
Following their presence on different panels, three Zimbabwean writers came together in a discussion to talk about their work and country.
Tendai Huchu, NoViolet Bulawayo and Panashe Chigumadzi sat with Ranka Promorac as moderator who set the ball rolling by asking the panelists how the past fifty years of Zimbabwe's history impacted them as writers.
"To ask me to exclude the things in the country I was born is asking too much, it is my reality," Tendai said. "Zimbabwe for the past 200 years is a particularly interesting place and it was only natural for my imagination to reside in Zimbabwe," Panashe added. She revealed that while her family had left Zimbabwe when she was three to live in South Africa, she never stopped being Zimbabwe partly because her father kept her country alive for her and being Zimbabwean in South Africa sort of made her stand apart.
The Maestro, The Magistrate and The Mathematician, Tendai's second novel is set in Edinburgh, Scotland and Ranka was curious as to whether he was moving away from Zimbabwe. "In the book, I wanted to use a setting that is in a place I love," he said. He went on to explain that he wanted to tell a story about Zimbabweans in a different country. He added that he can't get away from being Zimbabwean so it's always in his writing.
For NoViolet, writing about Zimbabwe in her first novel was something she had no control over. "I could not write it. But now that I have done this thing, I can go beyond it." She mentioned that she wasn't sure about the reception her current project would get as it was going to be different from We Need New Names.
Highlighting the many challenges that Zimbabwean publishers' face that make getting stories across to readers as books difficult, the conversation turned to alternate ways of storytelling. Tendai spoke of certain musicians, especially in the Zimbabwe dancehall. "We see narratives from guys who with certain resources might have decided to their stories through literature."
Other mediums stories were being told were through serialised novels in newspapers and on Facebook, and also in short video clips that often went viral via WhatsApp.
The discussion touched on transition, how a lot of Zimbabwean writing was coming from outside Zimbabwe, and on to the use of humour in the three writers' works which Panashe said came from a place of trying to laugh about the things that were painful and how Zimbabweans themselves in their everyday lives used humour. She also traced it back to a time when people had to "find ways to say things in convoluted ways because of censorship."
There is a point in the discussion between Tendai, NoViolet and Panashe where they seem to forget the audience and veered into a conversation about Zimbabwean music. Tendai spoke of the use of music in his work. They spoke of how some languages seem to be more popular in certain music genres and NoViolet brought the conversation back to the use of local languages in writing.
After independence, she said, the government encouraged the writers to use the local languages in their work and for a time it flourished and she remembered reading a lot of books when she was younger. But this writing in local languages has reduced.
Enajite Efemuaye works as enterprise editor at Kachifo Limited, one of Nigeria's foremost independent publishers, and is also the Manager of Farafina Trust. Her work has been published in African Independent, This is Africa, Ake Review, Sabinews.com, Guardian Life Magazine and Brittle Paper.


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The Paarl Mall Sail with the Stars competition ended on 15 November and the lucky winner is Johanita Husselman from Franschhoek.
Johanita and her husband will hop on board the Huisgenoot Music boat cruise to the Portuguese Islands, on board the MSC Opera on the 21st of March.
Their return airfare from Cape Town to Durban is included in this awesome prize valued at R 20 000
In this photo from left to right: Sandra Nothnagel, Marketing Manager Paarl Mall / Johanita Husselman lucky winner and Faizah Behardien, Centre Manager of Paarl Mall
Paarl Mall recently hosted their annual Bridal Fair and Competition with prizes valued at R 50 000.
The lucky winning couple is Achmat Ismail and Kauthar Dollie who are getting married in 2014.
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The BF and I popped over to Sydney last Friday (at the crack of dawn) to go to the Prince concert. Needless to say, the show was amazing! He performed for 2.5 hours, dancing around in high heels on a 360 degree stage. This 53yr old man still can rock a whole stadium! He covered most of his classics however I was gutted that he didn't do "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and was secretly hoping he would pull out "Party Man" (a girl can dream!). So many highlights but the biggest one for me was when he dropped "When Doves Cry", so amazing seeing that live.
We spent the whole weekend in Sydney catching up with friends and trying to eat our way through the city. Whenever I go overseas I always immediately think of all the places I can eat, planning where to eat and how much eating I can fit in to a trip lol. Here are some pics of what/where we ate:
Of course I ate more than this but I forgot to get photos cos I was too busy eating. Unfortunately I didn't have time to go to all the places I wanted to which means I need to get back there! Special thanks to my friends Emma and Greg for letting me stay over the weekend ^_^
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Seasoned King Prawns with Coconut Brown Rice, Red Pepper Salsa, Guacamole and Sweet Potato Spears, all Served in a Lettuce Leaf.
If you're like me, an indecisive world food lover on some kind of never ending quest to feel full, whilst simultaneously feeling bad about stuffing your face – you will love this dish. We can all agree that Mexican food is super satisfying, but it isn't exactly guilt free: the sour cream, the refried beans, the mountains of tortilla chips… okay I need to go and make some now. Thai food on the other hand typically focuses on fresh seasoning and vegetables with altogether lighter ingredients, which are just as flavourful. This recipe is a twist on a traditional Mexican dish: the humble taco, fusing Thai spices to pack it full with fresh ginger, chilli, garlic and coriander. I switched the taco shell for a Romaine lettuce leaf. You could use whatever you like here, so stick to the classic taco shell by all means, but I honestly wouldn't have noticed the difference. For me, the taco shell is more of a vehicle to deliver the delicious filling from plate to mouth.
This dish is the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, savoury, delicious and healthy. The combination of fragrant, traditional Thai ingredients masquerades beautifully as lovely, filling Mexican food and really satisfies that craving. Everything is infused with coconut oil; fried, drenched and saturated. Coconut oil has a magically subtle flavour even when smothered on absolutely everything, and the health benefits are amazing.
The great thing about this dish is its dietary versatility. This can easily be made paleo and gluten-free by taking out the brown rice, or vegan by swapping the prawns for tofu.
This feeds two hungry gals very comfortably, so just multiply the ingredients to feed a few more.
- 220g of king prawns
- 75g of brown rice
- 2 hearts of Romaine lettuce
- 1 large sweet potato (I find the Lidl sweet potatoes to be unparalleled in size and therefore value, I'm not sure who their supplier is, but they seem to be getting it right)
- 3 spring onions
- 2 avocados
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ pepper (colour of your choice)
- 1 shallot or small onion
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 30g of coriander
- 1 lime
- 1 fresh chilli (this really is to taste, 1 chilli gives it a little kick, I'd put two in next time because I'm partial to a bit more spice)
- 1 tsp of fish sauce
- 1 tsp of soy sauce
- Thumb sized chunk of fresh ginger
- A few leaves of fresh basil
- Coconut oil
- Cut the sweet potato into large square strips about 2cm thick, leaving skin on if preferred. Season with one and a half tablespoons of coconut oil, salt and pepper to taste. I've called them spears in this recipe because that sounds good 'un posh. Posher than wedges, which is what they actually are. Put the spears on a tray and under the grill for about 20-25 minutes
- Now for your rice. The rice takes about the same amount of time, so make sure you put it on simultaneously with your spears. I've opted for brown rice, but you could use white, or step up the healthy and replace with quinoa. Salt and cover in hot water until all the rice is submerged. Once the water has evaporated from the rice (approximately 20-25 minutes), add a spoonful of coconut oil and a squeeze of lime.
- Now to make the guacamole. Take two ripe avocados and mash with a fork, add one chopped tomato, 1/2 of the coriander (chopped) and add in the juice of half a lime.
- For the salsa, chop 1 tomato, half a red pepper, a shallot and half a chilli. Add a teaspoon of fish sauce, a teaspoon of soy sauce and some sprigs of chopped coriander with a few leaves of fresh basil. This is a really decadent, fragrant salsa, which really brings the whole meal together.
- To prepare the prawns, chop the ginger, spring onions and garlic and throw into a frying pan with a tablespoon of coconut oil. After a few minutes add in the prawns. I used frozen prawns, which are great if you're looking to save the pennies, and the water from them mixed with the garlic and ginger creating a really lovely juice, which tastes amazing drizzled over the taco. If using fresh prawns, you can always add a few spoons of water to your pan to get this juiciness too.
- Finally, pop each ingredient into a separate bowl to serve. Garnish the prawns with the other half of the fresh chilli. Take a lettuce leaf, layer it with guacamole, rice, salsa and finally the prawns. Drizzle the 'prawn juice' over the top. Put some sweet potato spears on the side and step back for a moment of admiration. And then, of course, you can tuck in. I managed about three and the quest for a full tummy has been satiated.


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A lot of people use drugs. However, not every person gets addicted. The reason boils down to how he is taking the drug.
Whether a person is swallowing or snorting, injecting or smoking it, that explains how much of the drug gets to the brain, the speed and the effects of the drug's rise and fall on the brain levels.
This is the pharmacokinetic variable which reflects the body's absorption and drug distribution. The rapid increase and decrease in brain levels is more probably going to lead in addiction.
How often and how fast a drug gets to the brain
Addiction stems from the brain changes due to drugs. This is the reason a person looks for and takes drugs uncontrollably.
Rats were used by researchers to investigate the issue. How often the brain levels rise and fall as well as the speed of the drug reaching the brain during intoxication both have huge influences regarding addiction.
A series of studies were carried out that indicated that rapid drug injections result in a greater desire for a drug.
The reason for cigarette addiction, not nicotine patch
Researchers also tested the intermittent use of drugs in comparison to continuous use.
Some rats were given intravenous injections per day. This resulted in spikes as well as dips in brain levels. Another group also took a drug continuously which resulted in stable and high brain levels.
Those taking drugs intermittently are much more prone to get a drug.
In relation to cigarette smoking versus a person making use of nicotine skin patches, the inhalation of smoke from cigarettes causes intermittent spikes. A nicotine patch, on the other hand, produces a continuous level of nicotine. Thus, cigarette smoking is addictive but patches usually aren't.
How this relates to addiction in general
Although there is a luxury rehab center or a hospital that helps with addiction, the best way in order to protect oneself from getting addicted is to not take any drugs in the first place.
However, humans have always experimented with drug use for years, and they will still do so due to the fact that these activate the reward circuit in the brain. Due to the protective mechanisms in the brain, they regulate the intake to maximize benefits and minimize costs.
There are recent challenges to the protective mechanisms. This helps in making some drugs from being addictive to being therapeutic. Currently, this is used to treat addiction like methadone for treating heroin addiction or oral amphetamine for treating cocaine addiction.


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The Table Tennis display highlights several interesting facts about the sport. It is posted outside the gym and the students can glance at it as they enter the gym. Many students are not familar with the sport and the pictures as well as the facts will help them become more knowledgable about the sport. During the unit a lot of the practice activities require cooperative partner participation. The PING PONG PALS title promotes teamwork and cooperation.
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Telecommunications Technician
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Alternative titles for this job
Telecommunications technicians install, maintain and repair electronic communications equipment in telecommunication networks and internet supply systems.
New telecommunications technicians usually earn
$39K-$49K per year
Telecommunications technicians with more than five years' experience usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Source: Trade Me, 'Salary Guide' February 2016.
Job opportunities
Pay for telecommunications technicians varies depending on experience.
- Telecommunications technicians usually earn between $39,000 and $49,000 a year.
- Technicians with more than five years' experience usually earn between $50,000 and $70,000.
- Senior technicians and supervisors may earn more.
Source: Trade Me, 'Salary Guide', February 2016.
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What you will do
Telecommunications technicians may do some or all of the following:
- examine equipment and systems to find and repair faults
- update and maintain existing equipment
- install telecommunications equipment, and connect it to networks
- test repaired, updated, or newly installed items
- assist with selecting sites for equipment
- carry out general administration duties.
Skills and knowledge
Telecommunications technicians need to have:
- knowledge of electronics and electrical circuits
- knowledge of computer software and hardware
- up-to-date knowledge of new technology, including communication technologies
- skill with tools and testing equipment
- a basic knowledge of first aid and health and safety regulations.
Working conditions
Telecommunications technicians:
- often work regular business hours. However, they may work overtime, evenings and weekends and may also have to be on call
- work indoors (workshops, offices and telephone exchanges) and outdoors at various sites
- may work at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty or dusty conditions
- may travel locally.
What's the job really like?
Ryan Drew
Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications technician Ryan Drew spends a lot of time climbing on roofs or crawling under houses – and says he wouldn't have it any other way.
"I spend most of my time repairing telephone faults and provisioning, which is installing broadband. With faults at people's houses you might have to climb into the roof or under the house, and the actual fault finding can be quite tricky. But I like challenges – I wouldn't like to be in a mundane job."
Getting stuck in
The tricky conditions don't stop there. "We get a lot of faults in windy or stormy weather. And in winter the number of faults increases when it's damp. You are as keen as mustard when you first start the job to get out there in bad weather and fix the fault, so you don't care if it's pouring with rain, you just get into it!"
Different challenges
While being a telecommunications technician can be tough, it's the variety of work on offer that keeps the job interesting, Ryan says. "I hate doing the same thing, so this job is great for me because there's always a different challenge. It's good because I have constant contact with people and I get to learn new things all the time."
Entry requirements
To become a telecommunications technician you need to complete a telecommunications apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4). However, some telecommunications technicians enter the job with a New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3).
Telecommunications apprenticeships are available through The Skills Organisation.
Employers may require telecommunications technicians to be registered electrical service technicians.
Secondary education
NCEA Level 1 maths, English and science are recommended to enter this job, and computers and electronics are also useful.
Personal requirements
Telecommunications technicians need to be:
- practical, quick and efficient
- accurate, with an eye for detail
- responsible, alert, and safety-conscious
- good at problem-solving
- good communicators
- able to work well on their own or as part of a team.
Useful experience
Useful experience for telecommunications technicians includes:
- experience working with electronics
- engineering work
- computer work
- telecommunications work.
Physical requirements
Telecommunications technicians must have normal colour vision, steady hands and be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
Tellecommunications technicians usually need to become registered electrical service technicians with the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
- Electrical Workers Registration Board website - find out about registering as an electrical service technician
Find out more about training
- Connexis
- (04) 499 9144 - www.connexis.org.nz
- Futureintech
- (04) 473 2023 - email@example.com - www.futureintech.org.nz
What are the chances of getting a job?
Mobile technology and government investment creating work for telecommunications technicians
Opportunities for telecommunications technicians have been rising due to:
- introduction of the Government's ultra-fast broadband and rural broadband initiatives. These aim to provide improved internet access for 80% to 90% of New Zealanders by 2022
- increased use of mobile communication technology such as smartphones.
Telecommunications technicians sought from overseas to work in New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand's immediate skill shortage list includes:
- telecommunications technician - general
- cabler (data and telecommunications)
- telcommunications cable jointer.
This means the Government is actively encouraging skilled telecommunications technicians, cablers and cable jointers from overseas to work in New Zealand.
Most technicians employed by phone companies
Most telecommunications technicians in New Zealand are employed by telephone installation and servicing companies.
Some telecommunications technicians work for independent contractors or are self-employed.
- Futureintech website, accessed January 2016, (www.futureintech.org.nz).
- Immigration New Zealand, 'Immediate Skill Shortage List', accessed March 2017, (www.immigration.govt.nz).
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, '2006-2015 Occupation Data' (prepared for Careers New Zealand), 2015.
- Ministry of Business, innovation and Employment, 'Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative', January 2016, (www.mbie.govt.nz).
(This information is a guide only. Find out more about the sources of our job opportunities information)
Progression and specialisations
Once telecommunications technicians have completed their apprenticeship, they can specialise in areas such as radio, cable or services. They may also work for internet service providers (ISPs), or progress to become telecommunications engineers.
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LAKELAND — Power crews from outside the state are flowing into Polk County and tagging into local utilities' restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
With the new manpower getting to work, many utilities committed to having power restored across their service territories by Sunday. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, utilities reported that 32 percent of Polk County customers did not have electricity. Approximately four in five homes were left powerless Monday morning.
In total, the combined municipal utilities in Polk County — Lakeland, Bartow and Fort Meade — reported 27 percent of their customers remained in the dark Wednesday afternoon to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Duke Energy reported 29 percent of customers in Polk County had no power, Tampa Electric 40 percent and Peace River 84 percent.
Statewide, one-third of Florida electric customers did not have power at 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to state reports, representing the restoration of approximately half the 6.2 million Florida customers left without power from Irma.
Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric reported 25,637 of approximately 125,000 customers did not have power as of 5 p.m. Wednesday. Initially, the utility reported 78,430 customers without electricity the morning after the storm passed through Polk County.
The utility is restoring broad swaths of the customer base, but distant neighborhoods or areas where the infrastructure was damaged could take longer.
"It will get down to the ones and twos of restoration," city spokesman Kevin Cook said.
Through the aftermath of Irma, Lakeland Electric has been criticized online for the inaccuracy or lack of clarity from its online outage map. The utility has changed the way it reports outages on the map and plans to provide an interactive map that shows where line crews are working today.
Lakeland Electric has not committed to a completion date.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy said it expects to have the remainder of its Polk County customers connected by Sunday. As of Wednesday afternoon, 29,528 Duke Energy customers in Polk County did not have power, the company reported; 45,384 customers had been reconnected. Duke Energy has 100,519 customers in the county.
Haines City Police Chief Gary Hester said most of the city remains without power.
"We have power at the hospital (Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center) and in the area north of there and power in the far southern part of the city."
"It's pretty dark when the sun goes down," Hester said, and Haines City, like the rest of the county is under a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m.
"We are trying to assist our residents; keep our residents safe," he said.
Tampa Electric
Tampa Electric also estimated that its Polk County customers will be fully reconnected by Sunday.
The utility reported that 22,441 of its 85,282 customers in Polk County do not have power.
Bartow officials could not be reached for comment regarding the reconnection effort. Initially, the city's utility reported 9,000 of approximately 11,000 customers had no power Monday morning.
Monday night, the city reported 2,000 customers had their power restored.
The city's three four-member line crews have been bolstered with the addition of 51 linemen from North Carolina, effectively quadrupling the city's manpower. The city buys power wholesale then resells it to its customers through its own distribution system.
Fort Meade
Fort Meade's recovery will greatly accelerate now that main circuits have been or are close to being repaired, City Manager Fred Hilliard said.
"We have some damage on the main circuits and as soon as we have the main circuits up we'll work on the feeder circuits to residents," he said.
About 30 percent of customers' power had been restored as of Wednesday afternoon, Hillard said, and he expects the remainder to be reconnected by Sunday.
Fort Meade's electric department had cut power to the system early to prevent further damage.
Five line crews from North Carolina arrived late Tuesday night to assist with restoration, adding significant manpower to the utility that employs one crew of linemen.
Broadway and the Charleston Avenue commercial districts are back online, he reported, and the line that serves the wastewater treatment plant will soon be up as well.
City crews also repaired a water main that was punctured by a falling tree after losing nearly 300,000 gallons of water.
"That scared me more than the power outage," Hilliard said.
Hilliard said he has been encouraged by the community effort, with local businesses aiding in removing fallen trees from roads and away from electrical equipment.
Peace River Electric Cooperative
Peace River Electric Cooperative reported 4,871 of 5,797 customers remained offline in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon. The electrical cooperative, which serves rural customers in 10 counties, said it is being helped by linemen from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Georgia.
Christopher Guinn can be reached at email@example.com or 863-802-7592. Follow him on Twitter @CGuinnNews. Ledger writers Marilyn Meyer and Suzie Schottelkotte contributed to this report.


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So, we got back from a whirwind trip to Texas, I started my new job, and we're making exciting progress on our house!
The trip was great - travelling through the airports with two kids, two carseats, two parents, two grandparents, 1 great-granparent (in a wheelchair) and all of our carry on luggage was an experience I don't care to repeat anytime soon. The kids were great on the plane, Texas was Texas (lots of plains), the canyons were beautiful, and visting with family is always nice. I'll post some pictures soon.
I've started my new job and, so far, I love it! It's exactly what I spent six years in school to learn how to do. I'm having to get out my college textbooks some, but that's okay. It's also very convenient to the daycare and for parking. It's only my third day, so I'll keep you posted.
House Stuff - the exciting part! We met with the appraisal and know how much the lot is worth, met with the architect and he's working on second round of blue prints, met with the builder, and the surveyor is coming tomorrow. We're really moving along! It's very exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. We might even break ground by September (it seems like a long way off, but it's really not when you figure in all the stuff we have left to d0.)
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December 11, 2017 — The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recently announced it will be introducing new consumer rebates for homeowners, funded by the Green Ontario Fund (GreenON).
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April 20, 2017 - The Bradford, Ont.-based Galata Chemicals plant was recognized recently by Alectra Utilities for reducing its electricity consumption by 28% through the utility's Save on Energy Retrofit program.
March 15, 2017 - Alectra Utilities has announced it is "Canada's first electricity distribution company to earn the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification from the International Organization for Standardization".
October 26, 2016 - BC Hydro says British Columbians looking to maximize their electricity savings this winter and make smart energy choices, can save hundreds of dollars on some of the most energy-efficient appliances.
October 5, 2016 - SaskPower's Retail Discount Program has returned from now until November 30, 2016, providing ways for customers to save money on bills.
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Waste Diversion in Offices
These guidelines identify materials that can (and cannot) be recycled or composted at SCU.
Print-your-own Signs
Please click on the images below to view a PDF file of each sign. Print in color, full-size on an 8.5x11 inch white paper or contact Facilities to request laminated signs.
All work stations are provided with the following:
Recycling Receptacle
Blue container
Recycling items: glass, plastics #1-7, aluminum, metal (includes aluminum foil), and paper. Paper includes white/colored paper, junk mail, cereal boxes, shoeboxes, newspapers, and magazines.
Landfill Receptacle
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Landfill waste: anything that is not recyclable or compostable.
This is a temporary container for your landfill waste. Please empty the contents of this container into your common area waste container.
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Recyclable Waste
- Most recyclable materials can now be placed in the same container! (**with the exception of cardboard, electronic waste, and universal waste, see below).
- Two places to recycle: paper, glass, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, and tin cans
- Desk-side, blue recycling receptacle
- Common area, maroon recycling receptacle
- Custodians will empty your desk-side recycling container once a week.
Compostable Waste
- What to compost: food scraps, napkins, paper towels, tea bags, coffee filters, coffee grounds, take-out containers from Bon Appetit (compostable service ware includes: napkins, plates, cups, straws, food containers).
- Where to compost: Common area, compost receptacle
- Custodians empty this container as often as needed. Compostable materials are taken to an off-site composting facility.
Landfill Waste
- The amount of landfill waste produced by individuals at our desks is significantly decreasing through active recycling and composting. Please recycle and compost as much as you can. To ensure the cleanliness of your desk-side landfill waste receptacle, all compostable materials should be placed in the shared compost receptacle.
- Two places to dispose of landfill waste:
- Desk-side, black landfill waste receptacle
- Common area, maroon waste receptacle
- Every SCU employee will empty his or her own landfill waste container into the common area waste receptacle as needed.
Other Recyclable Items
- cardboard should be flattened and placed near any common-area recycling container.
- electronic waste is any broken appliance that used an electric cord or battery. Please contact Facilities to request a pick-up (x4742 or firstname.lastname@example.com).
- universal waste is any hazardous waste. At SCU, this typically includes batteries, ink cartridges, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and cell phones. Please send small items to Facilities via intercampus mail, or contact Facilities to request a pick-up (x4742 or firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Care 101 clearly details the manufacture and delivery of the one product that makes the healthcare industry unique compared to all other businesses: True Care
This process of mindfully generating and delivering True Care will cause your patient to feel better and will cause you to feel better too. The reason you will both feel better is because when you affect True Care, you become the cause of a change in a specific blend of neurochemical transmitters found in both your brains. This change is primarily in the pre-frontal cortex and this new mix of neurotransmitters causes the wholesome feel good areas of your brain to light up and drip dopamine as well as other feel good neurotransmitters. Through True Care, you will be the creator of real and lasting satisfaction on both sides of your stethoscope. It was Deepak Chopra who said, "To think is to practice brain chemistry!" I say, "To activate compassion is to create feel good brain chemistry!"
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True Care is good for patients, care givers, hospitals and the communities they serve. This is because it generates the penultimate patient experience which results in high levels of satisfaction for both patients and their families,real and lasting satisfaction for the healthcare worker and provides hospitals a mechanism to create high levels of employee engagement.
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