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Study shows that all of the most likely industry responses to the UK SSB tax have the potential to improve health
A modelling study published today in The Lancet Public Health simulates the effect on public health of three possible industry responses to the UK government's proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages: reducing sugar in drinks; passing some of the levy to consumers by raising prices; and encouraging people to switch to lower sugar drinks. It found that an industry response focused on reducing sugar content is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with additional benefits if the industry successfully implements either or both of the other options. Lead author of the study, Dr Adam Briggs of the University of Oxford, said the research "suggests that all of the most likely industry responses to the tax have the potential to improve health by reducing rates of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay".


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- 2010-present
- Rev. John A. Zahm Professor of Science, University of Notre Dame
- 2006-present
- Professor, University of Notre Dame
- 1983-2006
- Professional Specialist, University of Notre Dame
- 1981-1983
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Texas, Austin
- 1979-1981
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Boston University
- 1977-1979
- Scientist, Hindustan Lever Research Center, Bombay, India
- 1979
- Ph.D., in Physical Chemistry, Bombay University, India
- 1974
- M.S. in Chemistry, Bombay University, India
- 1972
- B.S. in Chemistry, Kamatak University, India
Selected Awards
- 2016, 2015
- Most Cited Researchers, Thomson Reuters
- 2016
- Top 500 Living Chemists with Highest h-index, Chemistry World
- 2015
- Pravasi Fellow, Indian National Science Academy
- 2014
- Research Achievement Award, University of Notre Dame
- 2013
- Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics, American Chemical Society
- 2011
- Fellow, American Chemical Society
- 2010
- Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
- 2008
- Fellow, The Electrochemical Society
Research Interests
The emphasis of our research is to elucidate the mechanistic and kinetic details of charge transfer processes in nanostructured assemblies with an objective to improve energy conversion efficiencies. Research projects in the following arease are currently being pursued.
- Nanotechnology/Materials Chemistry. Metal and semiconductor nanostructures, Carbon Nanotubes and graphene based systems (synthesis, characterization, and surface functionalization; optical properties, photoelectrochemistry; and sensor applications).
- Solar Energy Conversion. Design of inorganic-organic nanoassemblies for light energy conversion, and Quantum dot photovoltaics.
- Chemical Processes in Heterogeneous Media.Surface photochemical processes, Molecular clusters, Ultrafast radiation and photochemical events at mesoscale, Mechanism and kinetics of photoeffects at semiconductor/electrolyte interface.
- Solar fuels: Semiconductor metal composites for photocatalytic hydrogen production, electrochemical and photoelectrochemical reduction of CO2
Recent Papers
- Abbas, M. A.; Basit, M. A.; Yoon, S. J.; Lee, G. J.; Lee, M. D.; Park, T. J.; Kamat, P. V.; Bang, J. H. "Revival of Solar Paint Concept: Air-Processable Solar Paints for the Fabrication of Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells." J. Phys. Chem. C 2017, 121, 17658-17670.
- Draguta, S.; Sharia, O.; Yoon, S. J.; Brennan, M. C.; Morozov, Y. V.; Manser, J. M.; Kamat, P. V.; Schneider, W. F.; Kuno, M. "Rationalizing the light-induced phase separation of mixed halide organic-inorganic perovskites." Nat. Commun. 2017, 8, 200.
- Samu, G. F.; Janaky, C.; Kamat, P. V. "A Victim of Halide Ion Segregation. How Light Soaking Affects Solar. Cell Performance of Mixed Halide Lead Perovskites." ACS Energy Lett. 2017, 2, 1860-1861.
- Yoon, S. J.; Kuno, M.; Kamat, P. V. "Shift Happens. How Halide Ion Defects Influence Photoinduced Segregation in Mixed Halide Perovskites." ACS Energy Lett. 017, 2, 1507-1514.
- Grigioni, I.; Stamplecoskie, K. G.; Jara, D. H.; Dozzi, M. V.; Oriana, A.; Cerullo, G.; Kamat, P. V.; Selli, E. "Wavelength-Dependent Ultrafast Charge Carrier Separation in the WO3/BiVO4 Coupled System." ACS Energy Lett.2017, 2, 1362-1367.
- Zhao, C.; Peller, J. R.; Mezyk, S. P.; Kamat, P. V.; O'Shea, K. E. "Oxidative remediation of 4-methylcyclohexane-methanol (MCHM) and propylene glycol phenyl ether (PPh). Evidence of contaminant repair reaction pathways." Phys. Chem. Chem.. Phys. 2017, 19, 13324-13332.
Also, please visit the Kamat Lab's PubMed list of publications.
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Practice Report – Further Out to Sea
Another great practice tonight, which found us pushing the new fistful of original songs further out to sea. Same as last time, we started in our usual fashion – Link Wray's Rumble, followed by a couple choice originals to knock the rust off – then threw in Planet Collision simply because it'd been too long and the song is too much fun!
After that we dove immediately into the new ones to keep the writing going. We ran through Can't See the Loris from the Trees several times to further lock it in, and I think that if we had to play it live tomorrow, we could pull it off. I can't wait for everyone to put their ears on this one, because it has a groove to it that's unlike anything else we've written – a nice, bouncy pocket that floats along, with an ending that no one will see coming, despite the fact that I just told you it will be. For my part, I'm still playing with style and tone to find what really fits the song, but that's mostly gravy because the tenderloin and tubers are on the plate.
Next up was the untitled one heresofar nicknamed 311 (I really need to take a gander at the Master List to nail down a fitting title for this one!) While it's not quite as held-together as Loris, we've pretty much locked the arrangement, so it's mostly a matter of whittling a guitar solo that fits, putting it on repeat and shoring it up.
Again, though, the surprise of the night was our Spaghetti-inspired opus, Butch Cassowary and the Sundance Echidna. Last session we made major headway on adding in several parts that threaded from the intro to the "Shootout Riff" laid down by the Chilean Surf Bass. We came into tonight with a major gap between that riff and the rough outro, but I'm happy to say we've plugged that gap in fine form! We were able to tap into the deep delta blues heritage none of us have to create an ascending, call-and-response feel that takes us right into the faux-cinematic madness needed to cover our proverbial ride into the sunset. Not willing to leave well enough alone, we also pushed the outro – alright, I'll just call it what it actually is, a denouement – further than we initially planned to and found a nice dynamic build that really wraps up the song.
I have to say that, personally, I'm really happy with how Cassowary is turning out. From the start, it felt like it deserved to have a very broad, epic feel to it – we even joke that we're writing the score to a film that's never been shot – but I really think that, after tonight's session, we're pretty close to accomplishing that. There's a very filmic progression to the music that makes sense, and while it is immediately reminiscent of brilliant Morricone gems ingrained in our instrumental conscience, it has much more heft to it than a thinly-veiled Good/Bad/Ugly rip. Hopefully it translates to listening ears like that, but as the simian behind the six strings, I'm smiling.
Lastly, we worked on arranging the working-titled Drumbuie in various Punnett Square configurations. I think we've found one that seems to best balance the dominant and recessive alleles into a favorable outcome, and the Chilean and I spent a little extra time working out additional traits that should prove advantageous. It must be said, though, that already The Drumbuie is absolutely killing the skins on this one! It's always a joy to hear him throw down the tribal magic, but this one is shaping up to be something else entirely – the type of song that if you heard it pounding through the jungle, you'd immediately revert to flight instincts but would be held in place by the compulsive need to dance like a Bantu gone mad.
Mmm… that's some good animist witchcraft!
We ended the session with a discussion of finally putting AustraloPhilanthropy into effect in a very cool way. We're going to make calls and mull details, but hopefully we'll have a choice announcement to make in the near future.


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Ex Illis Plans A Return Boosted By Kickstarter
November 7, 2013 by brennon
Ex Illis, the digitally enhanced wargame is returning to the world through the power of Kickstarter. This one came as a bit of a surprise but see what you think of their campaign and where it's going now...
It looks like they are returning with miniatures and rules that are compatible with both the digital format and throwing that all out the window to play normally. It really was a shame that the game went under because the miniatures did look very nice, and still do.
Here are some of the extra features...
- Epic, large scale combat between the forces of different lands and factions helped by demonic, angelic and magical allies.
- Zone based movement (no rulers needed).
- Management of Fatigue and Hit points, your forces' key resources.
- A unique Morale system based on synergies built into your army list.
- Soft factions to allow units to be fielded with any army... for a cost.
- Unit specialisation.
- Progression system. (leveling, talents spec etc.)
- Gorgeous illustrations and historic research to accompany the game.
- Highly detailed, 28mm scale, unpainted, hard plastic miniatures.
- Compatibility with the original digitally enhanced version of Ex illis on PC / Mac / iOS game (Coming soon).
I do like the whole historical/fantasy background that they have mixed together with this game too. I think we will be following this one closely.
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To the Editor:
In a Letter to the Editor published Sept. 6, Mr. John Babush claimed that "Climate science is not science at all." I would like to thank Mr. Babush for his insight on the subject, even though a bit misguided.
So many people, like Mr. Babush, absolutely refuse to believe climate change is happening. Or, perhaps, they believe climate change is happening, but it's part of the "earth's natural cycle."
Or they believe that climate change exists, but man has nothing to do with it and the growing populations of climatologists from around the world are wrong; some even suggest these scientists are lying.
The one thing that ties all these naysayers together is that they all vote Republican. Did you know that the only major political party on the planet that denies climate change is the American Republican Party?
One question the Republicans have not yet answered is: Why? Why would all of these scientists from around the world make this stuff up? What do they have to gain?
OK, let's suppose for a moment that their claims are a hoax, that they're lying and the Republican Party (.0079 percent of the world's population) are the only ones on earth who can see through these lies. How will it hurt to control our carbon footprint?
So let's forget about the climate for a moment. What about all the health problems caused by our pollutants? According to the American Lung Association, 186 million Americans are affected by air pollution.
So, how will it hurt to control the pollution?
Air pollution and climate change are very real and ignorance will not change that fact, and being on the naysayer side of the discussion only makes Republicans look foolish.
Remember, vote American, not Republican.
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now renamed TCL Chinese Theatre, is rarely mentioned in lists of top Los Angeles architectural sites, but Raymond M. Kennedy's 1927 movie palace is arguable the most famous and definitely the most visited architectural landmark in the city. Working for the design firm of Meyer and Holler, Kennedy was responsible for 99% of the theatre's sketches and design details. While he never gained the prominence of some of LA's better-known architects, Kennedy's architectural influence continued in a different direction when he became a professor of architectural design at the University of Southern California, teaching architects who went on to win notable awards. His own architectural projects were as diverse as designing movie sets and working as a consultant for the design of the Pentagon in Washington DC.
You can drive by, stop and take a closer look, take a Chinese Theatre Tour, or take a Red Line Behind the Scenes Walking Tour.
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NewMexicoWomen.Org (NMW.O), a program of NMCF, has partnered with the conference to discuss the linkages between women's economic security and the well-being of women and children. NMW.O will also present their newly released two-part report, The Heart of Gender Justice in New Mexico: Intersectionality, Economic Security and Health Equity. Download NMW.O's full report here.


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This incredibly detailed glass jellyfish pendant was created in the flame by Elaine Forbes aka weelainy.
It is created using borosilicate glass (also known as PYREX) which is a hard glass known for its strength and durabillity as well as its crystal clear and incredible reactive colors. The process, called lampworking, involves melting rods of glass on a propane/oxygen torch and shaping while the glass is molten. Many different techniques are used in this pendant to create the final jellyfish form.
This jellyfish is a rich blue color. He has a textured cap which has both the darker indigo and a paler blue haze. It was a delicate skirt of fine white strands. There is then more blue tentacles below, then the two major tentacles in the centre extending below the others and twisting as it swims.
The pendant comes strung on a black satin cord (adjustable length).
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This booklet is provided TOEIC vocabulary needed for TOEIC – Test exam in English for International Communication ( Test of English for International Communication) .
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Apart from 50 main lessons and practice , the book also teaches you how to build vocabulary , such as the analysis of elements , identify grammatical patterns , from their identity , create personal dictionaries , writing diary daily reading .
This is a TOEIC textbooks needed not only for those who attended the TOEIC test , but also those who want to improve their English .
This edition has been revised to match the format of the latest TOEIC and includes fifty vocabulary-building lessons that focus on American English as it is used within the context of modern business, industry, communications, and cultural activities. Examples of practical English usage touch on such subjects as contracts, marketing, banking, and personnel, among many others. Additional lessons concentrate on helping TOEIC test takers expand their English vocabulary in areas related to cultural activities, such as movies, museums, music, and art. Each lesson presents 12 target words with definitions, used in several different contexts. Exercises follow every lesson, and a quiz follows every five lessons to test students' newly acquired skill in understanding and using their new words. The enclosed audio CD provides essential help in pronunciation and listening comprehension, using the various accents tested on the new TOEIC.
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Thu, 30 October 2008
Woohoo! We got our first blindside plus a masterful demonstration of vote splitting to flush a potential HII.
Poor Matty. He's on the outside at Fang and viewed as a physical threat by Kota. Will he be our next quitter or the next one voted out? Is Sugar really better off with Ken and Crystal instead of Ace and Matty? Do you think Marcus will bring her into the Onion alliance or will they simply use the same technique they used on Dan to flush out the real HII? Do you think we'll see a merge in the next episode and has Randy completely lost it or has he secured himself a spot in the final four?
Here are the new tribes after the seventh episode:
We both think Matty will be the next one voted out. Who do you think will be voted out next?
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This unique and urban-chic hotel Brondo Architect, is situated slap bang in the middle of the old town and just a short stroll to the Bay of Palma. Enveloping three buildings, one dating back to the 17th Century, the hotel was the collaboration of six architects who ingeniously redesigned the space, producing a light and airy city centre hotel where old and new can sit comfortably side by side.
Keeping with the architectural theme, each room is named after a famous architect, so you may find yourself in the Eduardo double, the Oscar premium terrace (below) or the Louis suite below complete with piano!
An eclectic range of furniture, lovingly collected, adds to its character, complemented by white walls, bare ceilings and an industrial scape throughout the hotel.
As a savvy off-season traveller you may want to push the boat out and book a suite. My preference would be for the `Frank Lloyd Wright´, known for the Guggenheim in New York.
This room is decorated with a nautically inspired modern theme contrasting beautifully with its Victorian history and retained decor. But the real draw lies in its direct access to a private roof terrace offering fantastic sweeping views over the city of Palma.
This hotel offers the perfect getaway at a good, price right in the centre of Palma with a choice of rooms and apartments perfect for families. An excellent base from which to discover the sites of the magical city of Palma.
Something Different
The outdoor courtyard restaurant on the first floor is a superb space to enjoy breakfast, a coffee and cake or dinner.
When it gets a little cooler, you can retreat indoors to sit and be cosseted by the fire.
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Location, Location Location. Hip city-centre hotel, but just enough off the beaten track to offer a quiet calm.
So central in fact, you can drop your off your shopping bags and be out again in seconds, while the always friendly staff, will deposit your purchases to your room.
Another little treat is to take a refreshment from the bar up to the 'chill out' area on the roof terrace, where you can take in the amazing views of Palma's old town whatever the Mallorcan weather.
The restaurant on the first floor serves a leisurely breakfast from 08.00 -11.30am at a cost of €14 (or you may have chosen to include the cost at the time of booking).
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Ho Chi Minh City – The Unknown Casino's Paradise
When it comes to gambling, the first and most obvious destinations that spring to mind are Monte Carlo, Atlantic City and Las Vagas, with a sprinkling of Singapore and London for good measure. As the night kicks in, the doors of some of the world's most renowned establishments open, creating a welcoming aura for anyone with a few dollars in their back burner. Southeast Asia offers a great selection of cities for the high rollers to enjoy some slots or card games, often complimented with an endless supply of cocktails and cabaret dancers. China alone boasts excellent gambling cities such as Macau and Beijing, however if you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, Vietnam's southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) boasts a delightful entourage of surprises. One of the first things that will catch your attention in Saigon's casinos is the fact that all games are computer based, as the use of croupiers is strictly forbidden throughout most of Vietnam. Saigon casinos deal only in US Dollars too, so be sure your wallet is packin' a few Benjamins. You may also notice the density of local citizens within these casino walls is limited to only the staff, as there are strict laws against Vietnamese nationals gambling. Anyway, below is just a short list of some of our favourite casinos lurking within the depths of one of Vietnam's most exciting cities.
Chats Slots Club – Nicknamed the International Tourist Club, this is a prime spot for gambling and is located at the New World Hotel in District 1. This flamboyant establishment is open for business around the clock and is a great place to head for a cocktail too. You can enjoy free drinks at all times and there is a very spacious room dedicated only for the slot machines.
Club Royale – Another contribution to the thriving casino scene of District 1, this venue is perfect for anyone with taste. The first thing you will notice will of course be the decor, a stunning picture of black and gold, with an endless supply of light flickering between the machines. You can enjoy free drinks as long as you are stood at a table or slot machine and there is also a short term membership programme, if you're stay will be brief, yet featuring abundant bursts of gambling.
Galaxy Saigon Club – If you're looking for that typical casino atmosphere, drowsed in a hysteria of slot bells and chimes, this is most certainly the tonic for you. This refined establishment is situated in the rex Hotel and prides itself around the game of Roulette, with a number of large tables and a special table reserved for the high rollers and VIP guests. Bottled water is free in this 24/7 venue and securing a drink will never take more than a couple of minutes.
Vegas Club – Although you'll need to look for another outlet by 1am, the perks of this casino are almost endless. Ideally situated on the Caravelle Hotel's first floor, this quirky establishment boasts a labyrinth of slot machines, perfectly suited to the strange shape of the room itself. One of the highlights of this premises is that it's equipped with a handful of medium sized lockers, allowing you to throw your belongings behind a sheet of thick metal and enjoy your night to its maximum potential. Another perk is the printed tickets you will receive, as opposed to cash payments, safe and secure!
Grand Club – Although this casino is only open until 3am, you will be able to enjoy one of the most down to earth and friendly atmospheres right here. What's more, if you're not one who likes to blow thousands in an industry known by the slogan 'the house always wins', you couldn't ask for a better venue. Roulette bets here can be as little as 25 cents, meaning you can enjoy yourself until closing time and know that you've by no means broken the bank. located at the Grand Hotel Saigon, this casino is also a great choice if you're into bonus payments.
There are of course, dozens of other casinos located in this city, each with their own collection of intrigues and incentives. We have merely listed some of the best, however if you would like more detailed information about any of these or even some which you have never heard about, please don't hesitate to contact us at Sland Travel.


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The more thoroughly I conduct scientific research, the more I believe that science excludes atheism.
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Welcome to the website of Rick Wakeman, keyboard maestro and perennial grumpy old man.
The site contains vast amounts of info about Rick, dating back many years, so we invite you to explore and enjoy
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Here are all the reviews submitted by Neil Barton
Review of Preludes to a Century submitted on 15/12/2004
Well it's all played on a piano - and a great sounding one at that! Some people may feel this is an album to have a "nap to" which is understandable and their prerogative - the beautiful melodies certainly do have a hypnotic quality to them at times. However, to just write this work off as another "chill out CD" would be to miss the heart of the album. In my opinion I have never heard a CD of songs played on a piano by Rick in which you can tell what is going on in that studio from the tips of his fingers right into his very soul. I have not heard another album of Rick's that is as musically honest and as open as this. I wish I'd found it earlier.


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This is the website for the ERC Starting Grant project FASTPARSE (Fast Natural Language Parsing for Large-Scale NLP), led by Prof. Carlos Gómez-Rodríguez at the University of A Coruña (Spain). The main goal of this frontier research project is to develop new algorithms and techniques to improve the speed of natural language parsers, making them suitable for web-scale processing.
The project has not started yet at this point, but will in a few months. We are looking for full-time PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to join the project, check the Job Vacancies section if you are interested.


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An Opa-locka police sergeant once dubbed "Florida's Worst Cop" after repeatedly beating allegations of misconduct has prevailed yet again.
A Miami-Dade appeals court on Wednesday overturned the witness-tampering conviction of German Bosque, who had handcuffed and cursed out a man who walked into the Opa-locka police station to file a complaint against him.
The reason: Prosecutors failed to turn over police dispatch recordings that would have bolstered his defense at the trial in June 2014. Bosque, 53, had been sentenced to 364 days in jail, though he hadn't served any time because of the ongoing appeal.
Now, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office must decide whether to retry Bosque, who has since been fired from the police department of the troubled city.
"I think he should get his job back," defense attorney David Molansky said Wednesday. "I don't think he should be re-tried."
A Miami-Dade State Attorney's spokesman said: "We are currently reviewing the appellate decision to determine our future course of action."
Bosque earned infamy for remaining employed as a police sergeant despite a long history of internal affairs complaints, including allegations that he beat up youths, hid drugs in his patrol car and called in sick to take a vacation in Mexico.
Opa-locka fired Bosque six times. Five times he got his job back, helped by city politics, a powerful police union and bungled internal affairs investigations. Before working in Opa-locka, Bosque had been booted from the police academy twice and fired from two other departments.
That track record earned him a string of unflattering headlines, with assorted publications dubbing him as Florida's "worst," "dirtiest" or "most corrupt" cop.
At his sentencing, Bosque defended his record of aggressive policing, saying "only the media wants to get rid of me."
But in August 2011, prosecutors said, Bosque went too far after he was called to a domestic dispute in Opa-locka.
At the scene, a city youth counselor was visiting with his infant son outside the home of the child's mother. The former lovers began arguing. She called police. Bosque was one of the officers who responded.
The counselor testified that Bosque punched him in the eye while trying to take the baby away. Soon after, the man showed up at the police station to file a complaint. A dispatcher summoned Bosque, who was alleged to have grabbed the man's cellphone, hurled it across the police lobby, pushed him up against the wall and handcuffed him.
Jurors acquitted Bosque of battery but convicted him of two felonies: witness tampering and false imprisonment.
The imprisonment charge didn't hold up — Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Miguel de la O, while frowning upon Bosque's behavior, ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Bosque acted without probable cause. He dismissed the charge. But the witness tampering charge was allowed to stand.
But the conviction was doomed when Bosque's defense team discovered the existence of police radio dispatches that showed that the sergeant knew that the counselor had possibly committed an aggravated assault on his former girlfriend. After the trial, prosecutors found the recordings and handed them over to the defense.
Those records, the judges ruled, undercut the theory that Bosque was acting out of retaliation.
David Ovalle: 305-376-3379, @davidovalle305


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In 2008, my spiritual awakening, as well as my social and cultural consciousness deepened significantly. The catalyst was the coinciding of two events. First, I left my pharmaceutical sales position to return to work for a food marketing and data mining corporation. (My role was to lead corporate communications working directly with the CEO, the board and the executive management team.) Second, this transition occurred in parallel with the crippling economic crisis.
The collapse we were facing on a global scale begged us to take a closer look. I found myself asking, "Where were all the women? Where were all the women leaders?" I had been fooled into thinking the women's rights movement of the 20's and the civil rights movement of the 60's had created an equitable world. I had been blind and naïve. But, I was waking up more and more.
These questions led me down many paths, reaching new understandings and still asking more questions. One of the immediate and lingering results was my awareness of how much I had betrayed my authentic internal guidance system, and how out of touch I was with my own feminine leadership qualities. I was beginning to glimpse the gravity of the loss and denial of my own feminine nature, and the insidious consequences. The micro and macro reflections were growing glaringly obvious.
The following years have been filled with layered diving into inner self-exploration, understanding and new ways of knowing and being.
In 2012, I resigned from my corporate position committed to following my heart's passions. I was caught off guard by the period of darkness that abruptly interrupted my habitual doing. Depression and anxiety accompanied me as I went under and within. Old ways of doing could no longer be employed. It was time to learn new ways of being. The darkness that grabbed hold had lessons to teach. It was a period of dreaming, reflection, investigation, clearing and releasing. It was humbling, lonely and painfully slow; but, it was also sweet. For I knew, I was not alone. Though it was often hard to breathe, doubt raged and buried wounds felt so raw, intuitively, I understood that standing in the fire was the only way through. This was my path. Finally, I was really, truly living.
My mantra: Get comfortable with the Unknown; Say yes to that which feels right.
During this period of transition and transformation, this was my guiding light. It led me away from going back to school for yet another master's degree. It led me to Peru to work one-on-one with two Andean paqos. It led me to receiving ancient initiations and rites. It led me to becoming a Usui Reiki Master. It led me to touching into and becoming intimate with the extra-ordinary.
It has continued to lead me. Teaching me the ways of co-creation and flow. Allowing me to work with beautiful, shining souls around the world. All doing the hard, sacred work of finding their way home.
I am so humbled, honored and grateful to walk with those whose paths cross my own. For in this world, in this time, it is so important that we know we are not alone. That we connect with another knowing soul when we face the darkness. So, we can be reminded that our light still shines. And, it is intended to shine brightly!
Elizabeth Gilbert, the famous and fabulous American author, was asked the question, "What do you know for sure?" The response that came to her in an instant, "I DID NOT COME HERE TO SUFFER!" To that I say, "Nor, did I! Nor, did you!"
The Feminine is rising, seeking union with a brave, new heart-centered Masculine. Each of these life force energies are alive in all human beings. We are each being called to honor all that is life, and all that it means to be human. The New Vision Project is dedicated to supporting this rising tide of change and global healing—walking side-by-side and sharing sacred space with others who also hear the call for discovering and declaring new, balanced, loving ways to live in the world.


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August 2008
Chinese government decided to halt all exports of the game of children following the discovery that the cover of the game contains a poisonous chemical, according to the China news agency Xinhua.
The step comes in the wake of the withdrawal of Chinese authorities in both the United States, Australia and a number of other countries in the world to follow "Indies" and "Aqua COPCO" from the market.
She was accused of being behind the game wounding a number of children infected.
It was reported that Chinese authorities had stockpiles of sealing this game and ordered an investigation.
This incident is the latest scandal in a series of scandals that raised question marks about the quality of Chinese goods.
Reports that 7 children fell sick after the Americans swallowed parts of the game like beads - and discovered that they contained material used in drug-related rapes


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CPC e-news for October 4, 2014
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor"
Luke 4:18-19
Church Calendar for October 3 – 11, 2014
For full church calendar, go to: https://www.thcpc.org
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Worship; Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham, worship leader
World Communion Sunday
11:30 am Prayer Partner Fellowship Time
5:00 pm Middle School Youth Group at CUMC
5:45 pm Youth Supper for all
6:30 pm High School Youth Group at CUMC
12:00 pm Family Prayer Group
10:00 am Bazaar Crafters
10:00 am Fine Arts Committee meets
11:15 am Church Staff meeting
7:00 pm Session meets
The Strategic Planning Task Force requests that replies to the first question be completed by Sunday, 10/5/2014. Written replies can be received at church; oral replies can be received by task force members during the fellowship time; and electronic replies can be entered online at www.thcpc.org (follow the "About Us" menu to the "Strategic Planning" tag).
On Communion Sundays members are asked to make a voluntary contribution to aid the distressed and afflicted of our community. Please consider a gift, using the Deacons' Fund pew envelopes. The Deacons use the funds to provide bereavement meals, vouchers for utility bills, holiday food baskets and others ways to help the church family and the community.
The Peace and Global Witness Offering, formerly the Peacemaking Offering will be received on Sunday. By giving, you have the opportunity to support nonviolent resolutions to conflict and allow peace builders to answer God's call to become advocates for social justice and witness around the world. 25% of the offering is used by the Central Mission Committee to assist a local peacemaking effort.
Prayer Partners – adults and children/youth will have a special fellowship time tomorrow following worship. Please meet in the fellowship hall classrooms for treats and time to reconnect.
The Princess Party/Boys' Night is October 17-18. All children age 4 years through high school are invited to attend. Girls will gather at Central and boys at Centenary at 6:00 pm on Friday for supper. The overnight events will end at 9:00 am on Saturday. For the younger children that may not be ready to spend the night, pick up time is 9:00 pm on Friday. Please RSVP by October 12 to Amanda Mang or Tiffany Grossman or leave a message at either church office.
7th Cents Youth Group will have a Fall Celebration on Sunday, October 19 from 12:30 – 3:30pm at Hawthorne Park. Youth and their families will enjoy lunch at the Dogwood Shelter. Hamburgers, hot dogs and some sides will be provided. You may bring a side dish or desserts if you like. Please let Amanda Davis know that you will be attending.
Ramps for Freedom www.sawsramps.org Help build a ramp for the disabled. Anyone carpentry inclined (even at a basic level) is invited to assiast with a ramp building at an area home. This is a new ministry opportunity for us with an enormous need in the community. Contact Josh Powers if you are interested.
Sunday School classes meet each week at 9:30 am. Preschool – room 108; Elementary – room 202; Middle School and High School – room 201; Adults and Young Adults: Coffee and Conversation – FH classroom A; Christian Studies – FH classroom B; Christian Parenting – FH Classroom C.
The Sunday School offering is money for milk at 14th and Chestnut. Bring your coins for a little fun while giving this year!
Continue to bring the plastic caps and lids. They will be given to Art Totality for a second bench.
Attention Crafters and those that enjoy fellowship – There is a crafting session for the Fall Bazaar every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm
A new church directory will be published in the next few weeks. Please be sure that the office has your current address, phone number(s), and email addresses.
Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate its 90th Anniversary on October 26 with a 4:00 pm Worship Service and dinner at the MCL Banquet Hall at 5:30. Dinner tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 3 – 11. Please make a reservation by October 5.
The 11th annual Evening of Music and Chocolate will be Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 pm at Central Christian Church with guest artists Brent McPike, Solly Burton, and Carolyn Dutton. Advance tickets are $15; $18 at the door. Proceeds go to the music ministry of the church and United Campus Ministries. Call 812-877-9959 for tickets.
Dates for your planning calendar:
October 26 – Reformation Sunday – Celebration of John Knox's 500th birthday – Lunch and program
November 7-8 Holiday Bazaar
December 2 – Hanging of the Greens
KOINONIA PRAYER LIST: In an effort to keep the prayer needs of our family and friends off of the website, you will be receiving a separate email with the Koinonia Prayer List. The same distribution list is used for both mailings, so if you unsubscribe to one, you have for both.
Happy Birthday to:
Sophia Spencer, Jack Turman, Jr. 10/3; Rosemary Morgan 10/7; Lance Weatherwax 10/9; Matthew Collins, Lucille Merrill, Katherine Whitaker 10/10
Reminders for Sunday, October 5
Liturgist: Cheri Bradley
Children's Moment: Scott Paul-Bonham
Greeters: John & Eileen Whalen
Ushers: Fred Rubey, Paul & Linda Shaw, Sean & Amanda Mang, Murray Pate
Hosts: Donna Garrison, Connie McLaren
Session Open & Close: Susan Hoffman, Murray Pate
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, October 5, 2014,
the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
- The church website is: http://thcpc.org
- Office Phone: (812)232-5049;
- Office e-mail: [email protected]
- Pastor – Lant Davis: [email protected]
- Christian Educator – Cheryl Moles: [email protected]
- Church/Financial Secretary – Sarah Kelsheimer: [email protected]
- Youth Director – Tiffany Grossman: [email protected]
- Music Director – Mark Carlisle: [email protected]
- Organist – Jonathan Rudy: [email protected]
- Facility information/concerns – [email protected]hcpc.org
Presbytery of Ohio Valley website: www.povpc.org
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) website: www.pcusa.org


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Map of Ballito, KwaZulu Natal
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If you are interested in overnighting in the area, we can recommend some great hotels, guest houses and self catering establishments. Find them at Ballito Accommodation. If you're only planning on driving through Ballito, en-route to another destination, you may want to peruse our Ballito Restaurants before you leave to see if you should plan a stop here for lunch or maybe just a coffee. Also check out Ballito Things To Do to see if there are any activities for which you would consider stopping.
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AOL Will Buy TechCrunch, Mike Arrington and All
"It all starts off so well," the blog's founder said after awkwardly embracing his new boss, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
"It all starts off so well," the blog's founder said after awkwardly embracing his new boss, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
Most executives, when they successfully negotiate a merger, release carefully written press releases in which each party lavishly praises the other and then pretty much leave it at that.
Not so Mike Arrington. When the TechCrunch founder announced the tech blog's acquisition (actually the acquisition of its holding company, TechCrunch Inc.) by AOL today and then dramatically signed the deal on stage at the TechCruch Disrupt conference, he apparently couldn't resist closing on a sour note.
"It all starts off so well," Arrington said, after awkwardly embracing his new boss, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
Such acid-tongued asides are par for the course with Arrington, and AOL surely knows what it's getting into by acquiring him. Indeed, the company has gone out of its way to ensure he remains attached to the blog as long as possible.
"I have a funny idea that I'll be here at least three years based on a variety of incentives," he said. Additionally, he praised AOL for agreeing to place no editorial bounds on what TechCrunch may publish.
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. TechCrunch Inc.'s network includes MobileCrunch, CrunchGear, TechCrunchIT, GreenTech, TechCrunchTV and CrunchBase, as well as events such as The Disrupt series and The Crunchies Awards. It joins other AOL-owned blogs like Engadget; TUAW, the unofficial Apple weblog; and DownloadSquad.
News of the acquisition caps a very busy couple of days for AOL. On Monday it unveiled a widely anticipated revamp of its Web page design, including a much larger ad format, beginning with placements on StyleList and Moviefone.com.
And this morning the company said it had acquired 5min Media, a video distribution firm. 5min takes video created by others and distributes it among its network of publishers. The company claims a library of more than 200,000 videos from both well-known professional producers (CBS, Scripps) and smaller, independent studios, and a network of 800 partner sites.


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The Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Streamlined 203K Rehabilitation Loan is an easy to use mortgage program specifically designed for those who wish to make improvements on a home they own, or would like to buy.
Rather than having to obtain a separate loan to finance the cost of repairs (or walking away from a home they love because they don't have the cash for home improvements), the Streamlined 203K rehabilitation loan allows you to finance these costs -- up to $35,000 -- within your FHA purchase or refinance itself.
A Streamline 203K loan allows for a wide variety of home improvements to be performed on a home. The program is primarily intended for simple repairs, light remodeling, and upgrades (including money saving energy efficient upgrades), not for major remodeling projects.


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Will your insurance protect your most valuable items? You need to make sure your policy can cover it, either by adding your valuable possessions to your existing policy, or buying specific jewellery cover.
This isn't just something for the super-rich. Many of us have seemingly priceless items such as family heirlooms, that should they go missing would upset us. What would happen if your inherited antiques were stolen, or your designer handbag and shoe collection was damaged by a flood?
Getting the right cover
We purchase contents insurance to protect our belongings and provide funds to replace them should something go wrong.
However, policies vary widely, so make sure to get one that offers an adequate level of cover for your items. In particular, think about the more valuable things, otherwise you could end up out of pocket when you try to claim.
Most standard contents insurance will cover your belongings up to a specified limit, for example £40,000. In this case you could claim a maximum of £40,000 if for example, all your stuff was destroyed in a fire or stolen.
But within this is a lesser-known clause related to the most you can claim back for any individual possession – the 'single item limit'.
What is a single item limit?
You'll find a single item limit clause within most home insurance policies, and it refers to the maximum you are allowed to cover one item (such as a ring or watch) should you need to claim.
The limit is normally around £1500 to £2500, depending on the insurer. So say your home insurance policy has an overall cover amount of £40,000 but a single item limit of £2,000, whilst you could still make a claim of up to £40,000, the most you can claim for any one item would still be £2,000.
If your diamond ring is worth £2,500, the insurer would only pay out up to £2,000. But, there are ways of protecting your more valuable items.
Adding jewellery to your home insurance
Precious items such as engagement rings or wedding rings are often among the most valuable pieces of jewellery in a collection, meaning they will probably bring the single item limit into play.
If a ring – or luxury watch, or diamond necklace, or any other item – is worth more than the limit then it will need to be added separately to the policy. You can do this by mentioning it separately when you get a home insurance quote on our site, or by asking your insurer about it over the phone.
Get a correct valuation before you insure
The same applies expensive watches as they can often be worth more now than when you bought them. If you have had these items for many years, it's worth getting them valued before taking out a policy as the value of precious metals and gems has increased over the years.
If you get them valued, you can be assured you will be insuring them for the correct amount, and won't be disappointed if you have to make a claim later.
As with rings and other jewellery, have the items valued before taking out a policy and when you do store the certificates in a safe place. It is recommended that you have expensive jewellery and watches appraised every two years, by a jeweller accredited by the National Association of Goldsmiths.
Antiques, art and other collectibles also vary in value, according to market and economic conditions, so if you have a collection, you should have it re-evaluated every few years just to be sure.
An outdated valuation can lead to disappointment if you have to lodge a claim. For example, if your engagement ring was last valued 10 years ago at £1,000, it could now be worth £2,000, but the insurer will stick to the original valuation if you haven't told them otherwise.
The insurer could also quibble the claim if there is no up-to-date, accredited valuation document.
Specialist cover for jewellery collections
If you own a large collection of expensive jewellery, then you might need to consider paying extra for a policy with a higher overall contents value AND higher single item limits.
Or alternatively, get separate engagement ring insurance through a specialist insurer – you can find them via a broker or by searching online.
There are a number of specialists who offer ring or jewellery insurance where you can insure one or more items. The item limits are typically much higher if you take out specialist cover, and some companies don't have a limit on single items at all,
So if you got insurance to cover £50,000, for example, then the cover could include the whole collection or just one (very expensive) ring.
These separate policies should cover the ring whether at home or abroad, though there may be some conditions attached to worldwide cover, and some won't cover it abroad at all. For instance, the insurer might insist it is kept in a locked safe, or that you must wear it at all times.
Always check that your ring is insured against accidental loss or damage. You would then be able to make a claim if you accidentally dropped the ring down the plug hole or stepped on it and broke the setting.
And finally, make sure the policy lets you choose your own jeweller if a ring is lost, damaged or stolen. Some policies will only give vouchers for high street jewellers, which are worthless if your ring is custom-made. Whatever the item, take a photograph of it to assist with the claim.
Watch insurance
If you have an expensive watch, like a Cartier, Rolex or Omega, it's worth considering getting it insured so you're not left out of pocket if it is stolen, lost or needs repairs.
Luxury watches are easily spotted as the real thing, and could make you a target for criminals.
On top, being so intricate and with many moving parts, watches can need costly repairs. It is worth looking into a watch winder for a luxury watch, as they keep the lubricating oil within the mechanism working well, which in turn will keep down any repair bills.
As with rings, depending on the value of the watch, you might be able insure on the home contents policy. But an expensive item will again be listed separately, either when you take out cover or when you speak to an insurance provider.
Or you could get separate watch insurance from a specialist insurer, but you'll need to contact a broker or search the internet for that.
Personal possessions cover
If you want to insure your stuff outside of the home, ensure your contents policy includes 'personal possessions' cover.
This is different to splitting out expensive items that exceed the single-item limit, as it applies to lower value items which can include cameras, phones and designer fashion.
If you take an expensive camera to a wedding and it is damaged beyond repair, or if you are mugged in the street after a night out, you can then claim the items back on the contents insurance. Again, you should always check that the limits on the policy are adequate.
How to protect your possessions
- Always tell your insurer about any items of particular value. Otherwise you could end up with an insurance shortfall, or even invalidate the policy.
- Keep receipts for valuable items as proof of the purchase price.
- Make sure valuations are up-to-date – and store the certificates in a safe place. Expensive jewellery should be valued every two years by a jeweller accredited by the National Association of Goldsmiths.
- Take photographs of your valuable items as they can help insurers to process your claim more easily.
- Keep valuables in a safe or lockable cabinet when not in use to deter thieves. This does not mean hiding them under the bed as this is one of the first places a burglar will look.
- Don't leave or display valuables where they can be seen by opportunist thieves.
Where to next?
Understanding the single item limit on your contents insurance


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Florida's Jim McElwain and UGA's Kirby Smart pose for awkward photo on recruiting trail
You never know who you might bump into on the recruiting trail.
This week, head coaches of rival SEC schools ran into each other in – out of all places, Montgomery, Ala. – while courting some elite prospects in the area.
And somebody was somehow able to convince UGA's Kirby Smart and Florida's Jim McElwain to pose together in the awkward picture, along with their assistant coaches.
You don't see that often, but anything can happen on the recruiting trail, when college coaches are obliging – even Nick Saban with these dance steps – in order to win favor with recruits and their families.
Why Montgomery? That's the hometown of 5-star linebacker Lyndell Wilson (undecided) and 3-star safety Jeawon Taylor (committed to Florida). Both players took an official visit to UGA two weeks ago, and they're scheduled for a recruiting trip to Florida this weekend.


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Episode 1
Expression: "Don't get me wrong."
Quick Explanation: Please don't misunderstand me/ don't misunderstand my meaning
Example Dialogues:
A: What do you think about my new girlfriend?
B: Don't get me wrong, I think she's really cute and funny, but her fashion's a bit strange.
A: Aren't you coming to my party?
B: Don't get me wrong, I'd really love to, but I have to be somewhere else tonight.
A: Don't you like my gift? You don't look too happy.
B: Don't get me wrong - I really appreciate this - but it's a bit too expensive.
Expression: "I'm not a big fan of +someone/something"
Quick Explanation: I don't like someone/something so much
Example Dialogues:
A: Hey, do you wanna watch Brad Pitt's new movie with me?
A: Hey, do you wanna watch Brad Pitt's new movie with me?
B: Sorry, I'm not a big fan of Brad Pitt.
A: Wanna go bowling tonight?
B: Sorry, I'm not a big fan of bowling.
A: How often do you cook?
B: To be honest, I'm not a big fan of cooking.
Expression: You can say that again.
Quick Explanation: I completely agree with you.
Example Dialogues:
X A: This pasta's really good!
B: You can say that again.
A: This pasta's really good. X
üA: James' girlfriend is really sexy!
B: You can say that again.
üA: Brrr. It's freezing outside! (very cold)
B: You can say that again.
Expression: How do you find + someone/ something?
Quick Explanation: What do you think about someone/ something?
Example Dialogues:
X A: How do you find this restaurant?
B: I used a map. X
üA: How do you find our new boss?
B: I think she's really nice.
üA: How did you find the movie?
B: It was awesome!!
Expression: Can I take a rain check? / I'll take a rain check
Quick Explanation: I'm sorry I can't, but I'd like to do that some other time
Example Dialogues:
A: There's a new cafe near the station. Wanna check it out?
B: Umm, can I take a rain check?
A: Wanna play tennis with us?
B: I'll take a rain check, if that's all right. I've got a lot of homework tonight!


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Brightening concrete surfaces
Leading supplier of speciality films, Sihl Direct has launched a short-term film for outdoor graphics that can be applied to surfaces such as walls, pavements and roads.
Called Permovable, it is a non-PVC pressure-sensitive film that incorporates an easy-to-apply adhesive. The printed film conforms readily to the surface and meets anti-slip standards for outdoor pavements. It is also scratch-resistant and requires no over-lamination.
As a non-PVC film, the product has no environmental issues and can be purposely removed and safely disposed of after use.
For further information visit: www.sihl-direct.co.uk


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2001 Recall Reannounced
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Two cribs originally sold in specialty stores in 2000 and 2001 are being recalled once again by the manufacturer. LaJobi, Inc. of Cranbury, N.J. is voluntarily re-issuing the recall to alert consumers who may still have the cribs, and to alert thrift-store and consignment stores and other second-hand sources to the danger.
Two models, the "Betsy' and the "Molly", have end panels with either cut-out patterns or slats that pose a strangulation hazard due to entrapment. If anyone has one of these cribs please stop using them immediately and contact LaJobi, Inc. to receive replacement end panels. Their phone number is 800-266-2848.
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Declaration of compliance
Declaration of compliance pursuant to § 161 German Stock Corporation Act (AktG)
The Administrative Board (Verwaltungsrat) of RIB Software SE declares pursuant to Art. 9 para. 1 lit. c) (ii) of the Council Regulation (EC) no. 2157/2001 of 8 October 2001 on the Statute of a European Company (SE) (the SE-Regulation, SE-VO), Sec. 22 para. 6 of the Law for the Implementation of the SE-VO of 22 December 2004 (the Implementation Act, SEAG) in connection with. Sec. 161 German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz) that, since the last declaration of compliance was made, RIB Software SE has complied with the recommendations of the Government Commission on the German Corporate Governance Code in the version dated 5 May 2015, effective since 12 June 2015, and will comply with the recommendations of the version dated 7 February 2017, effective since 24 April 2017 (the Code), in each case under consideration of the particularities of the one-tier board system of RIB Software SE described under no. 1 with the exceptions described under no. 2, and to the extent not complied with, why not.
1. Particularities of the one-tier corporate governance system
Pursuant to Art. 4345 SE-VO in connection with Secs. 20 et. seq. SEAG, the one-tier corporate governance system is characterized by the fact that the guidance of the SE is incumbent upon a uniform body, the Administrative Board, see para. 7 of the preamble of the Code. The Administrative Board directs the Company, establishes the general principles of its business and supervises their implementation by the Managing Directors (Geschäftsführende Direktoren). The Managing Directors manage the business of the Company and represent the Company in dealings with third parties. They are bound by instructions given by the Administrative Board.
RIB Software SE generally applies the recommendations of the Code relating to the Supervisory Board of a German Stock Corporation (Aufsichtsrat) to its Administrative Board and relating to the Management Board of a German Stock Corporation (Vorstand) to its Managing Directors. The following exceptions apply in terms of the statutory rules of the one-tier corporate governance system:
Deviating from Sec. 2.2.1 sent. 1 of the Code, the Administrative Board submits the financial statements as well as the consolidated financial statements to the general meeting, Sec. 48 para. 2 sent. 2 SEAG.
Deviating from Secs. 2.3.1 sent. 1 and 3.7 para. 3 of the Code, the Administrative Board is responsible for the convocation of the general meeting, Secs. 48 and 22 para. 2 SEAG.
The responsibilities of the Management Board set out in Secs. 2.3.2 sent. 2 (proxy-voter bound by instructions), 3.7 para. 1 (opinion to a public take-over offer) and para. 2 (behaviour during a public take-over offer) as well as 3.10 (Corporate Governance report), 4.1.3 (Compliance) and 4.1.4 (risk management and -controlling) of the Code are incumbent upon the Administrative Board of RIB Software SE, Sec. 22 para. 6 SEAG.
The responsibilities of the Management Board contained in Secs. 4.1.1 (direction of the Company) and 4.1.2 in connection with 3.2 half sentence 1 (development of the strategic direction of the Company) of the Code are incumbent upon the Administrative Board, Sec. 22 para. 1 SEAG.
Deviating from Secs. 5.1.2 para. 2 of the Code, the Managing Directors, other than the members of the Management Board, are not subject to a maximum term of office, Sec. 40 para. 1 sent. 1 SEAG.
Deviating from Secs. 5.4.2 sent. 2 and 5.4.4 of the Code, members of the Administrative Board can be appointed as Managing Directors as long as the majority of the members of the Administrative Board consists of non-managing members, Sec. 40 para. 1 sent. 2 SEAG.
2. Deviations from the Recommendations of the Code
Section 3.8 para. 3 GCGC: The D&O insurance for the members of the Administrative Board does not include a deductible. In the opinion of the Administrative Board, the agreement of a voluntary deductible is neither suitable nor necessary in order to ensure that the members of the Administrative Board duly perform the duties incumbent upon them.
Section 4.1.3 sent. 3 GCGC: Employees shall be given the opportunity to report, in a protected manner, suspected breaches of the law within the company; third parties should also be given this opportunity. The establishment of an institutionalised whistleblowing system for legal infringements is not considered necessary at present. In the event of indications of legal violations within the company, the company's employees may at any time contact the Compliance Department or the Managing Directors directly at any time. However, the company will examine and consider whether the introduction of such a whistleblowing system could be reasonable and appropriate in the future.
Section 4.2.2 para. 2 GCGC: The Administrative Board does not consider, as for which compensation of the Managing Directors is appropriate, the relationship between the compensation of the Managing Directors and that of senior management and the staff overall, nor in terms of its development over time. The Administrative Board does consequently not determine how senior managers and the relevant staff are to be differentiated. The corresponding recommendation of the Code appears to be impracticable and, in addition, not suitable to ensure that the compensation of the Managing Directors is appropriate in each case.
-Section 4.2.3 para. 2 GCGC: The variable remuneration for the Managing Directors does not reflect potential negative developments in such a way that the income might also be subject to real losses. This does not appear necessary in view of the compensation structure for the Managing Directors in order to ensure that the Managing Directors do not take any undue risks when managing the company.
To the extent the Managing Directors receive share options as a variable component of their remuneration, such component is limited with respect to the number of options but not according to amount. Since the exercisability and the value of the options depend on the achievement of ambitious performance targets, a maximum limit according to amount would run contrary to the purpose of this remuneration component to provide a special performance incentive.
-Section 4.2.3 para. 4 GCGC: The contracts for the Managing Directors do not provide for a severance cap in the event of early termination. Such an arrangement does not appear necessary in addition to the statutory provisions applicable in cases of early termination in order to protect the interests of the company and its shareholders.
-Section 4.2.5 GCGC: The remuneration of the Managing Directors is disclosed in accordance with the statutory provisions. More comprehensive disclosure in a remuneration report, which outlines or itemises the remuneration system for the Managing Directors and the nature of any fringe benefits provided by the company in a manner that goes beyond the statutory requirements does not appear necessary to satisfy the justified information interest of the shareholders and investors to the due extent.
- Section 5.1.2 para. 2 GCGC: The Administrative Board has not fixed an age limit for the Managing Directors. Setting an age limit is not in the interests of the company and its shareholders, since there is no compelling connection between a Managing Director's age and his performance.
Section 5.4.1 paras. 2 and 3 GCGC: With the exception of the determination of target quotas for the portion of women among the members of the Administrative Board, the Administrative Board does not specify concrete goals for its composition and does not publish them and the status of their implementation in the Corporate Governance report. The Administrative Board is of the opinion that in its composition, due attention should be paid in particular to the company-specific situation, the company's international activity, potential conflicts of interest, diversity and an adequate involvement of women and shall also bear this in mind in its proposals to the responsible electoral bodies. However, the Administrative Board should in each case be optimally staffed. The specification of concrete goals for its composition, further to those required under mandatory law, would appear neither suitable nor expedient to achieve this.
The Administrative Board does not set a general limit for the length of membership in the Administrative Board. Setting a limit for the length of membership in the Administrative Board is not in the interest of the company and its shareholders, since there is no compelling connection between the term of service on the Administrative Board and the occurrence of conflicts of interests or the independence of the board members.
Section 5.4.1 para. 4 GCGC: The Administrative Board does not disclose the personal and business relations of each candidate with the enterprise, the bodies of the company and any shareholder having a significant share in the company when making its election proposals. The recommendation of the Code implies more than merely insignificant legal risks; hence, to comply with it, is not in the interest of the company.
In case of doubt, the German version of this declaration shall be binding.
Stuttgart, this March 2018
RIB Software SE
The Administrative Board
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text: Importing and Linking to Data 124 Splitting a Database Access databases can be organized into a front-end database --an Access file that contains forms, reports, and the like--and a back-end database --a separate Access file that contains only the data tables. The front-end database works with the data stored in the back-end database through linked tables. If you are designing a database that more than one person will use (or if you expect that will happen at some point), splitting the database has several advantages. Groups or individual users who interact with a database in different ways can use a set of forms and reports designed specif- ically for them. If you need to make changes to any of the front-end database objects, you can update them without affecting the actual data. In the next set of steps, we'll split the HelloWorld4 database using the Database Splitter utility that comes with Access. Split a database with the Database Splitter 1. With HelloWorld4.mdb open, click Tools, Database Utilities, Database Splitter. You'll see the first screen of the Database Splitter, shown here:


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Animal World
A fun toy where children can create different animals from 28 colorful shapes. Pets and wild ones! Carnivores and herbivores! Even fantasy creatures can be made and the opportunities are endless!
This game helps children learn the features of different animals and stimulate their creativity.
Ages: 3+
Birch Plywood, 28 pieces
Box: 12.9" x 12.9" x 2.3" |33cm x 33cm × 6cm
SHUSHA is a brand of games inspired by innovative ideas and with a common recognizable styling. Designed in Russia.
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According to studies, 69 percent of adults between the ages of 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth to gum disease, an accident, a failed root canal, or tooth decay. Also, by age 74, 26 percent of the population no longer have any of their permanent teeth.
Before the perfecting of dental implants, dentures were the only option for replacing a missing tooth or teeth.
Dental implants are the solution of choice for replacing missing teeth. Implants do not rest on the gum line as do removable dentures nor do they use adjoining teeth as anchors as do fixed bridgework. Instead, implants are synthetic teeth and put in the place of the replacement tooth's root. Implants are attached to the bone in the jaw or a metal foundation on the jaw bone to serve as the base for an artificial tooth or a permanent bridge. Some times, the implant can be used for the attachment of dentures.
Benefits of implants include: they are indistinguishable from natural teeth; dentures need replacing every 7 to 14 years - implants do not; implants are more comfortable than dentures and full or partial dentures can shift and click embarrassingly.
Unfortunately, some patients are not candidates for implants. In order for an implant to succeed, a patient must have the correct bone density and a robust immune system. When a patient does have the procedure they must follow a stringent routine of oral hygiene.
Implants are exceedingly well designed and have the look and feel of human teeth. Constructed of materials such as metal or ceramic, implants are bio-compatible with only a few instances of rejection. After over 20 years of use, a great majority of implants placed by dental surgeons are still in use by patients who have expressed satisfaction with their decision.
Once a patient makes the decision to go ahead with an implant, the procedure will require a lot of teamwork between the patient, the oral surgeon, and the restorative dentist, who makes the tooth that fits over the implant, from beginning and continues until treatment is complete.
After x-rays and a careful examination of a patient's over-all oral health the fist step in an implant is a surgical procedure to get the implant area ready and insert the implant in the mouth. Sometimes, a follow-up surgery is scheduled to place metal post into the implant. The patient receives sedation for implant surgery and is given antibiotics to prevent infection after the procedure.
Following the placement of the implant a recuperative period is necessary so that the implant will take hold and bone tissue regenerates to anchor the implant.


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Stakeholder Engagement Officer
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Stakeholder Engagement Officer
Natural Resources and Mines (Organisation site)
Customer and Research Coordination; Operations Support; Natural Resources; Brisbane City
We are currently looking for this role to participate and assist with the coordination and communication with stakeholders within and external to the natural resources area of DNRM. This role will assist in developing the framework around the stakeholder engagement strategy for Natural Resources. This includes conducting value proposition analyses of the key stakeholders to understand the scope, scale and complexity of their needs and then developing tactical communications material around the key messages to ensure consistency of messaging across the Natural Resources group. This role will also assist with other projects as directed.
Job details
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of new directions, strategies and initiatives.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.


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The thin line studs are favorites FOR SURE! They are great for that second (or third) piercing and a perfect minimalist statement as the main event.
The small is approximately .25" and the large .5"
Pro tip: Have 2 piercings on each side? Wear two pair for a really cool look.
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Was Beijing behind it and why?
The Canadian report on the China-based spy ring, the Shadow Network, is careful to avoid directly saying Beijing is behind its activities. That's because in cyberspace — where electronic identities are routinely faked and stolen and electronic pathways easily disguised — definite proof is impossible.india Updated: Apr 12, 2010 00:44 IST
The Canadian report on the China-based spy ring, the Shadow Network, is careful to avoid directly saying Beijing is behind its activities. That's because in cyberspace — where electronic identities are routinely faked and stolen and electronic pathways easily disguised — definite proof is impossible.
But few in either the Canadian team or the Indian security establishment doubt the ring had official sanction.
The circumstantial evidence is strong.
Says Canadian cyber-sleuth Ronald Deibert: "We have evidence that suggests that the attackers came from Chengdu in China. There's a known PLA (People's Liberation Army) facility in that city. So, it would be foolish to ignore that connection."
Then, the documents stolen were of the type that interest governments most. As last year's report on the Chinese e-surveillance ring, GhostNet, notes: "Many of the high confidence, high-value targets that we identified are clearly linked to Chinese foreign and defence policy, particularly in South and South East Asia."
And finally, the Shadow Network "checked in" with a command and control server in Chongqing, a known centre for Chinese mafia groups, the Triads. Triads, the report states, "have significant connections to the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party". Intelligence agencies often use criminal organisations as fronts for their own work. For obvious reasons, Triads are favoured by Beijing.
Governments across the world have privately complained to Beijing about many of these attacks. A senior European diplomat described how, after one such attack, his head of government remonstrated with Chinese leader Hu Jintao, who promised: "It won't happen again".
Why does China invest so much in offensive cyber capability?
Chinese military strategists are obsessed with "ruan cuihui" — soft destruction. This focuses on using computer viruses and electronic interference to strike an enemy's military information systems. China's strategic literature often speaks of carrying out dianzi Zhenzhugang — "an electronic Pearl Harbour".
Why India?
Chinese officials like to tell other countries that India is too weak to be a matter of concern. Nonetheless, as China security analyst DS Rajan had once noted, the PLA's Liberation Army Daily website provides daily updates on the arsenals of only six countries: the US, Russia, Taiwan, Japan, the UK and India.
Beijing has also been surprised at the rise of India's software prowess. A Chinese leader some years ago told his Indian counterpart: "We are ahead of you in everything — except software."
Developing electronics warfare capability against India follows automatically. "We are a logical target for Chinese cyber-attacks," says K. Santhanam, former number two of the DRDO.
It is also hard to underestimate how paranoid Beijing is of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan diaspora in India. The Chinese establishment rates the fragmenting of the country by "splittists" — a term for separatists — as the number one threat to their country.
No surprise then that GhostNet and Shadow Network targeted Tibetan circles in India — and the establishment Chinese perceive to be their mentor.
First Published: Apr 12, 2010 00:37 IST


text: A top producer at CORE, Christian Rogers has represented over $520 million in transactions which include $220 million in condominium and co-op sales, and over $300 million in new development as an on-site agent at 93 Worth and 15 Renwick. Additionally, he has the distinction of having represented the purchaser in one of the 20 highest-priced residential transactions in New York City's history. Domestic and international buyers and sellers value Christian's expertise and insight as they prepare to make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. He has been regularly featured in the media as a real estate expert in publications such as The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, New York Post and The Real Deal. Christian speaks Italian and Spanish fluently, and currently resides in Manhattan's West Village.


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2011 BMW 8 SERIESBMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8-Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. New 8-series would compete closely with the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera.
Beginning of the year BMW placed Gerhard Richter in charge of development of its new Gran Turismo model, which is based on the popular CS concept car. New model will be called either simply GT, short for Gran Turismo or 8-series. Most likely the car will get the previous 8-series models name so that BMW can position it as the highest, most luxurious and expensive model.
This new GT/8-series model will be the first non M-series car to be built by the performance division. BMW M President, Herr Willisch said that the CS "It's a car that doesn't have any resemblance to the other cars built by BMW AG, so it was decided to give the project to us."
New 8-series will have a larger wheelbase and sportier chassis than the 7-series, though it will be based on the underpinnings of the new 2009 7-series.
Expected engines will be a V8 twin turbo engine or a 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12. New 8-series will be introduced most likely in 2010 as a 2011 year model. Still a long time to go with lots of spy shots and rumors. As BMW has not started the testing of the new 8-series we don't have any spy shots yet, what we have are two artist renderings of the new 8-series. Enjoy!


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What is a laser?
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
What is a CO2 surgical laser?
The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser emits a colorless, infrared light at a specific wavelength of 10,600 microns, which has an extremely high affinity for the intercellular water of cells.
How does a CO2 surgical laser work?
The main constituent of cells (water) absorbs the wavelength of light produced by the CO2 surgical laser. This allows the laser to coagulate, cut, char, or ablate/vaporize tissue depending on the power density and the energy level applied by the surgeon. Laser energy seals nerve endings and small blood vessels as it incises or ablates tissue, reducing bleeding, swelling and postoperative pain.
Why should I choose laser surgery for my pet?
A summary of the benefits the laser will provide you and your pet are:
- Less pain
- Less bleeding
- Less swelling
- Extreme precision
- Reduced risk of infection
- Quicker recovery
With the associated laser benefits, your pet will recover quicker and return home sooner.
What type of procedures can a surgical laser perform?
A laser is ideal for a wide variety of procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses and other animals. The most widely recognized procedure amongst pet owners is the feline laser declaw. Additional procedures include but are not limited to the removal of cysts, tumors and warts, as well as specialized internal procedures.


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Brazil is betting on the Summer Olympics. August 2016 should bring needed revenue into their struggling economy. The country needs a financial boost and hosting the Olympics Games will certainly do that. But the United States Olympic Committee recently issued a statement that might hurt attendance, and that's the last thing Brazil needs at this point in time. The United States Olympic Committee thinks competitors might want to reconsider attending the Olympics because of the Zika Virus outbreak according to Brazil's Ministry of Health medical expert, Sergio Cortes.
Dr. Cortes has been posting news about the Zika virus regularly on his website, and this is not the kind of news Brazil needs. But Dr. Cortes understands the reason for the message. The Zika virus has infected millions of Brazilian since it was first discovered in the state Parnaiba in April 2015. The female Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for the outbreak. The Aedes aegypti mosquito thrives in tropical climates, and this particular species is capable of breeding in clean water. Cortes said there are millions of breeding grounds in Brazil, and the government is taking steps to eradicate as many of the breeding grounds as possible.
The Zika virus has been around since the 1950s. Africa was the first continent to report cases of the virus. Then countries in Asia had a few cases, but for the most part, the virus was not considered life-threatening, so there was very little research done back then. The symptoms of the virus were similar to flu like symptoms that usually lasted for about seven days. But when the Zika virus started to reach the epidemic stage in Brazil, researchers started to see an increase in the number of microcephaly cases in the same area. Microcephaly is a disease that affects the brains of fetuses. Newborn babies are born with much smaller heads and underdeveloped brains.
The Olympic committee is concerned that the Zika virus is much more dangerous than previously thought. New research indicated that there is a connection between Zika and microcephaly. The research also indicates that the virus may stay in the human body for longer than seven days. Some researchers say the virus can lay dormant in the body for an unspecified amount of time. That fact and other facts about the Zika virus are on the Dr. Cortes LinkedIn page.
New information about the virus appears almost daily. Dr. Cortes tweets updates to his followers. The Sergio Cortes Facebook page also has comments about the relationship between microcephaly and the Zika virus.