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Allianz Group and Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LV=) have agreed to launch a joint venture and a longer-term strategic partnership in the UK, creating a general insurance business with over 6 million customers and gross premiums written in excess of 1.7 billion pounds.
The transaction allows Allianz and LV= to take a leading role in the growing UK retail sector by creating a strong and customer-centric insurer in the personal home and motor insurance markets. While the joint venture offers Allianz the opportunity to partner with a trusted brand offering excellent customer service, it provides LV=, the UK's most trusted and most recommended insurer, the financial strength and expertise to further grow in general insurance through this partnership and enables it to continue to develop in its core Life and Pensions market.
The transaction also strengthens Allianz's position in the commercial market where it has over 1 billion pounds in annual income and complements its broader UK presence including the market leading Petplan brand, and strong positions in legal expense and musical insurance.
LV= will receive 500 million pounds from Allianz in exchange for a 49 percent stake in LV='s General Insurance businesses. The new, long-term joint venture will acquire Allianz's personal home and motor insurer's renewal rights while AIlianz will obtain LV= GI's commercial insurer's renewal rights. The first stage of the transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2017. The second stage of the transaction will take place in 2019 and will see Allianz pay 213 million pounds for a further 20.9 percent stake in LV= GI through an agreed, forward purchase based on a total valuation of 1.020 billion pounds for 100 percent of LV= GI. LV= has a put option under which it can sell all or part of its remaining shares to Allianz 1. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
The key benefits of this new partnership include:
• The combination of two successful, customer-focused businesses.
• Technical excellence as a result of combining Allianz's and LV= GI's expertise in pricing, underwriting and claims.
• Accelerated innovation and growth through the combination of digital capabilities.
• Potential opportunities to develop broader joint propositions in the UK market.
"I am thrilled to join forces with LV=, one of UK's most respected and loved brands. This partnership will first and foremost benefit our customers who will have access to an expanded range of products backed by the financial strength of Allianz. We value LV='s strong brand and market positioning," said Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Group.
Richard Rowney, Chief Executive of LV=, said: "I am delighted to announce this joint venture with Allianz, which will see us create the third largest personal insurance business in the UK. With this deal, LV= has a positive future in both General Insurance and Life and Pensions. The strategic partnership with Allianz will allow us to continue to benefit from a growing personal insurance business while also enabling us to strengthen our capital position, leaving us well placed to continue to expand our Life and Pensions business and pursue new digital opportunities."
"I am delighted that two organizations with excellent reputations in both personal and commercial lines have forged a landmark partnership with the twin aims of benefiting customers and generating profitable growth," said Jon Dye, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Insurance plc.
Steve Treloar, Managing Director of General Insurance of LV=, added: "Our joint venture will be a leading personal insurer with a diversified distribution base across direct, broker and corporate partner channels. The combination of LV='s strong brand, longstanding reputation in personal insurance and excellent customer service with the financial strength, digital expertise and data analytics of Allianz, the world's largest P&C insurer, will allow us to further develop and expand the products and services that our customers demand."
The joint venture will be run by Steve Treloar, reporting to a Board of Directors drawn from LV= and Allianz.
1 LV= has a put option under which it can sell all or part of its remaining shares to Allianz. Notice can be served at any time after completion of the first stage of the transaction, with the consideration, during the first two years after completion, being a fixed price based on the total transaction value and fair market value thereafter.
The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 86 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world's largest investors, managing over 650 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers while our asset managers Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO manage an additional 1.3 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold a leading position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2016, over 140,000 employees in more than 70 countries achieved total revenue of 122 billion euros and an operating profit of 11 billion euros for the group.
LV= employs over 5,500 people and serves over 5.8 million customers with a range of financial products. We are the UK's largest friendly society and a leading financial mutual. We are currently the UK's joint number one brand for Insurance and Investments, according to the 2016 YouGov Brand Index Buzz Rankings. We offer our services direct to consumers, as well as through IFAs and brokers, and through strategic partnerships with organisations including ASDA and Nationwide Building Society.
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That's a very good way to think about it.tgarney said:Please give feedback to any work I post. I usually can see weakness and mistakes, but I use the forum to get confirmation that problems need to be addressed and not just the artists curse effecting my judgement.
LOL! For some people painting seems to be a real struggle! Too much drama...and I don't mean to offend no-one but painting is destined to make us relax and relieve our spirits from the stressful way of every day life, not to add extra anxiety.KevinGE said:@michalis , that sounds like a challenge
Οκ, thinking from this point of view I cannot disagree with you...on the other hand even if we paint in a much deeper way we are still painting while in the very same moment other people dying for the reasons you mention above...KevinGE said:@Michalis, yes, in a world of mass migration, war, poverty, nuclear proliferation etc...., enjoying and expressing ourselves is indeed shallow. How could you see it any other way? That's not saying it's bad and you can do as you like, but still.....
This reminds me of a Steve Hofstetter joke: I've never flown a helicopter. Yet if I saw one in a tree, I could still say 'Dude ****ed up'.Keith said:
The issue I have, concerns the many who give critiques, especially when their own level of ability or understanding, is no more advanced than the painter they are passing comment upon.
Different folks have different needs. Sometimes limiting the critique is good. Some just need encouragement. Sometimes advice from someone just one step further up the learning curve is more palatable (sorry) or relatable than that of an expert.Keith said:
Yet when I read the comments, they were full of praise.
It think that's it in a nutshell. Long may it be so.Flatty said:
We just have two rules. Only post realism and be kind to one another.
that is astounding!! I was just looking at this same sculpture recently as I also sculpt...Rtaeger said:Thought some of you would get a kick out of this sculpture. Not sure where I found it on the Internet and not sure of the title, but it was something like "The Art Critic". Keep smiling!
I have no idea who Keiller is so looked him up...I can see the resemblance in some of the images I found, good call!...you probably know already but just in case the actual sculpture is really called Art Critic done by Philippe Faraut who is a master sculptor...absolute Master...uh_clem said:@judith Looks like Garrison Keillor.


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Treat Sunburn
A day at the beach. I got Sunburn! Now I need to Get Rid of Sunburn!
Well now you really did it! You went to the beach and and forgot all about that summer check list. You thought you remembered everything……you bought the towels, the snacks, the drinks, the sunglasses. You even remembered that wide brimmed hat! But you forgot the sunblock and the sunscreen, and had no sun protection. All those summer safety tips about suntanning and protecting your skin from the UV (ultraviolet radiation) forgotten. Well not forgotten, just left at home. But maybe you won't get a sunburn. You don't feel like you are getting a sunburn. Oh well you'll just enjoy the day at the beach and hope for the best. Its not even that sunny. Its a little hazy and the sun keeps hiding behind the clouds. Maybe you'll be okay today and get that beautiful golden bronze tan. You don't think that you'll get a bad or severe sunburn. Probably not a sunburn at all.!
Fast Forward……Home after the Day at the Beach
Sunburn and Sun Poisoning Symptoms
You get home after that long day at the beach. You unpack the car and get as much of the sand out of your car and shoes as you can. You're feeling a little tired from the sun and take a shower to freshen up. You're nice and cozy and watching a little TV before going to bed when all of a sudden you are feeling a little chilled. Ouch…..now you are feeling sunburn pain. You look in the mirror and you are as red as a lobster. You not only have a bad sunburn but you have very severe sunburn skin and also sunburn lips. You remember when you were younger you once got such a severe sunburn it was actually sun poisoning. You hope its not sun poisoning now again. Sunburn will be bad enough. But better keep a watch out for sun poisoning symptoms too. Sun poisoning symptoms include skin redness and sunburn blisters,headache, swelling,fever chills,nausea, dizziness and dehydration. You may also experience a sunburn rash and some sunburn swelling also. The sunburn itch and the sunburn peeling will come later.
Sunburn can cause long lasting health damage
You should also be aware that although the symptoms and signs of a bad sunburn and sun poisoning are temporary and due heal in time, the effects of that severe sunburn can be long lasting. Sunburn can cause skin problems resulting in skin damage and also melanoma which is the deadliest skin cancer possible. And studies have shown that even just one sun burn in ones lifetime raises that risk significantly.
So you go to bed but of course you are so uncomfortable from the bad sunburn that you are having trouble sleeping. Your skin is hot and tender and very painful when touched. Yes this is a classic severe sunburn and you know from past experience that even days from now your skin may also blister and peel. Sunburn swelling is also common. Lets just hope you didn't also get sunburn eyes which you don't hear about too much but can happen. But you have no doubt at all that you will have those sunburn blisters. So now you need to put a plan in action and find some sunburn treatments and sunburn remedies to speed up the healing process. You need pain relief. You also remember once reading about some health information explaining home remedies for sunburn . And being you are pretty much into natural and holistic medicine and remedies you are pretty interested in finding some sunburn pain relief for home remedies for sunburn. Lets see what we information we can find for you on how to treat sunburn.
Sunburn Treatment and Sunburn Relief
Sunburn Remedies
Keep the sunburned area as cool as possible. Apply cold compresses to the sun burn. Also a cool bath will help. After a cool bath applying aloe or another moisturizing cream to the sunburn will help with the sunburn pain . Avoid all products that contain the ingredients alcohol because alcohol will further dry out the skin and prevent the healing. Also be cautious of products that contain anesthetics such as Benzocaine. Studies haven't proven them to be really effective and never use on babies or children with a sunburn under the age of two. Also when treating sunburn leave any blisters that may have formed alone. Do not break open a sunburn blister because you will risk your chance of infection and will also delay the healing of the sun burn. If necessary you can cover the sunburn area and the sun blisters with a light gauge . Treating sunburn may often require using some over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medicines also such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Never give children or teens aspirin since it can cause Reyes Syndrome which is a rare but sometimes fatal disease. And drink lots of water after getting a bad or severe sunburn. Water helps you regain the lost fluids in your body and will also help in your sunburn relief and your recovery from the sunburn. Avoid alcohol and caffeine because they can also cause you some further dehydration.
Sunburn Treatment using Home Sunburn Remedies
For those of you who prefer those old home sunburn remedies, for your sunburn treatment, here are a few that have proven to be quite effective. Apply aloe vera on the affected area. Vinegar is another household ingredient that is often used in many home remedies. So besides using vinegar in your coleslaw you may also apply vinegar your sunburn. The vinegar for will help stop the inflammation and help with the pain. You can also bathe in cool bathwater after adding 2-3 cups of vinegar to the water.
Another natural home remedy for sunburn is to rub mustard oil on the sun burn and allow it to dry. This takes the heat from the skin. You can also rub fresh cucumbers on the sun burn to also help. Another natural treatment for sunburn that has been used for many years is taking a bath and adding baking powder to the bath water. Epsom salts and cold compresses will also help. For another sunburn relief you can prepare a lotion made up of vinegar and olive oil and rub also on the sunburn area before taking a cool bath. This will also help with that ever so annoying sunburn itch that accompanies a bad sunburn. And one of the best old fashioned methods in sunburn relief is taking a bath in 2 cups of oatmeal. This seriously helps the pain and itching of the sunburned area. Also my grandmother use to steep a large pot of tea (5-6 bags) and refrigerate the tea until it was cooled down. Then they would soak small towels or washcloths in the cold teal and apply them to the sunburned skin. These are just a few of the home remedies for sunburn and helps in the healing and also helps in the itch relief. And you definitely need the itch relief!


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"I am Avalanche since I am big and white and knock things over and go whoooosh a lot and cover a lot of ground with much roaring and gusto and wheeling and spinning. By definition: a mountain getting its rocks off."
(Ivan Gabriel Rehorek)
Ivan Rehorek (aka Avalanche) is a former editor for Adelaide's famous Friendly Street Poetry collective and the first poet from there to make the transition into digital publishing. A former teacher, he was active in community theatre movements in the 1970s and is one of Adelaide's most accomplished and distinguished solo spoken word performers, his recitals often accompanied by his trustworthy saxophone. With his distinctive style, Rehorek brings to contemporary Australian poetry the distinctiveness of the "beat" generation whilst maintaining his individuality and uniqueness.
"I now live in a house with my beautiful wife and two more or less grown-up children ( aka the Leopard Lad and the Bandit Princess ) a small dog and numerous instruments, paintings, puppets, books and other presences. The moon comes to visit regularly, and towards morning, we can hear lions roaring. My saxophones seem to be breeding lately." (Ivan Gabriel Rehorek)


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Welcome to the Geological Society of New Hampshire
Who we are...
We are a group of geologists, professional geologists and people interested in geology. Our purpose is to advance the science of geology and the geologic sciences as a profession in New Hampshire. We publish four newsletters a year and host three dinner meetings with interesting speakers and a field trip each year. Check out our newsletter on the Publications page and click on Meetings and Events for our next gathering. If you are a teacher, click on the Outreach Activities button on the left for resources that we offer educators. We maintain a list of available opportunities for continuing education on the Continuing Education page. We also publish Job Listings as they come our way. We always welcome new members. Click on Membership & Sponsorship for information on how to join the society. Explore our site and learn more about what we have to offer!
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Summer 2018 Field Trip
Exploring the Geology of the Boston Basin
Saturday August 4, 2018, 8:00am-4:30pm
GSNH's 2018 Summer Field trip will take us by bus (leaving from and returning to DES offices in Concord, NH - with a pick-up/drop-off stop in Woburn) to three stops around the Boston Basin. The trip is being led by Kenneth Galli (Boston College) and Richard Bailey (Northeastern University).
Cost: $30 per person. All attendees must travel in the bus and pack a lunch/snacks.
CEUs: A total of 8 Contact Hours will be given for attendance.
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Space is limited, to reserve your spot contact Abby Fopiano.
Thursday October 18, 2018
Location: Makris Lobster and Steak House, Concord, NH
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Get It Now - GSNH Spring Newsletter Issue #101 - June 2018
If you would like to include information in the GSNH Summer Newsletter please contact Wayne Ives.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is in October 2018.
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The meeting will be held at 6pm.
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Chris Mazdzer: From Pittsfield to PyeongChang for historic silver medal in men's luge
Chris Mazdzer lived just the first few years of his life in the Berkshires, but an historic silver medal finish in the 2018 Winter Olympics has awoken his hometown to its connection with him.
The first U.S. male to win a medal in the Olympic luge singles competition, Mazdzer later celebrated with an embrace from his dad and mom, Edward Mazdzer and Marty Lawthers, at the U.S. House at PyeongChang's Olympic Village.
That moment was photographed by Hans Morris, one of The Berkshire Eagle's owners, who is in PyeongChang.
Afterward, Edward Mazdzer, a neurologist practicing in Saranac Lake, N.Y., explained the family's connection to the Berkshires and how his son took to luge.
Chris Mazdzer makes his home in Saranac Lake now, but he was born on June 28, 1998, in Pittsfield, according his Team USA biography page.
Edward Mazdzer attended Williams College in Williamstown and went on to attend medical school. Later, he opened a neurology practice in Pittsfield, and was a staff member at Berkshire Medical Center before moving to New York.
"We lived in Lanesborough until Chris was about 4," Edward Mazdzer said.
The family then moved to Lake Placid, N.Y., so Edward Mazdzer could start his practice.
"Chris got interested in the luge when he was about 8," his father said. "He was in a kids program where they could try the Olympic runs at Lake Placid, and there was a long line for the bobsled, but no line for the luge. So after one run on the luge, he was hooked."
The 2018 Winter Games is Chris Mazdzer's third Olympics competition. In Vancouver and Sochi, his highest finishes were both 13th.
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"Deep peace, big views and tons of style at this cool hotel on the edge of a desert"
Soon your confusion is swept away and you're standing in the cool embrace of this lovely hotel, looking out through big windows onto a sun-drenched courtyard. On the far side you spot what appear to be prefabricated cubes, painted pale olive. Now that you're tuning into the playful industrial design of the hotel, you guess correctly that these are a batch of rather funky rooms. Some gaze into the desert, others open onto private courtyards with vast round bathtubs. Inside, décor is minimalist, almost spartan, but you'll be deeply comfortable. Elsewhere, there's an extremely productive kitchen garden, a sparkling pool that looks onto the mountains, and a swanky restaurant for delicious Navarre food.
- A winning location, with the land rolling west under a vast sky. Come here for romance, pure peace and to escape the world for a while
- We loved lolling in the window seat, gazing at the harsh, almost lunar landscape. Rooms with desert views are definitely worth splashing out on
- Exploring the Bardenas Reales National Park - a barren, dusty expanse with sandstone outcrops rising in surrealistic shapes. Hire a bike, take a guided walk, or segway through desert valleys
- The unexpectedly excellent food, most of which comes from the land around you
- The swimming pool - no better retreat in a place of hot sun. Loungers are limited, so bag yours early
- There isn't that much to do in the area or in Tudela. You come for this architecturally impressive hotel, and the dramatic landscapes it inhabits; 2 nights is probably enough
- Rooms and meals are quite expensive for a destination some way off the tourist trail, and there's a charge for baby cots, which seems a bit petty
- Service receives very mixed feedback, and only limited English is spoken at reception
- The closest international airport is Bilbao, a 2.5-hour drive away, and you'll need a car to get here and to drive to restaurants for a change of scene (3km away)
- Flies and wasps can be a bit of a problem around the rooms
Best time to go
Our top tips
- You pay a toll to use the motorways in Spain and as a result the Spanish tend to keep off them. This means they're pretty much empty, so if you want to head up to Pamplona or the Rioja take the motorway and get up there in no time at all
- We'd recommend a 2-night stay
- Boutique Hotel
- 26
- Restaurant and bar (open daily)
- All ages welcome
- Open all year
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa Treatments
- WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Beach Nearby
- Off-street Parking
- Restaurants Nearby
- Air Conditioning
- Guest Lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gym
- Bicycles Available
There are 10 rooms in the main house, 12 cubes and 4 bubbles in the courtyard. All have gorgeous daybeds built into bay windows. This is the signature feature of the hotel and it works a treat - comfy little sofas that are easy on the eye. They are especially good in the cubes with desert views as you can loll about all day, losing your gaze in the horizon and watching the light at play.
The style throughout is the same. Minimalist interiors come with pared-down contemporary design. You get white walls, stripped floorboards and raw pine window frames. None are huge so if you want extra space book one of the suites, which have sofas in separate sitting areas. All rooms have bathrobes and toiletries in white-tiled bathrooms that come with excellent power showers. There's good storage, too, and air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs hang on the walls (though annoyingly they only have Spanish channels).
Rooms in the main house don't have desert views, but they all come with private terraces, 5 of which hold open-air bathtubs. These terraces are very private - no windows overlook them. Two rooms in the main house are suites, and their sitting areas open onto private garden terraces, where a bathtub waits. We've heard feedback that these main-house rooms can be noisy so if this bothers you, book a cube.
Of the 12 cubes, 9 have desert views; they are exceptionally popular. Three don't have the view, but instead come with private terraces and big open-air bathtubs. One suite has windows everywhere: in the bedroom, in the sitting room and in front of a big square bath for 2 people. The other suite has an open-air bath overlooking the desert, but book early if you want it - it's the most popular room of all. Cubes with desert views don't have terraces. Some have chairs outside in the courtyard, but these are not particularly private.
Although we are yet to experience the Bubble Rooms for ourselves, you're sure to be head over heels over the idea of the night sky sparkling above, and the sounds of nature gently rustling around you while you drift off to sleep.
Features include:
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Central heating
- Cots Available
- Extra beds
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Minibar/fridge
- Phone
- Safe box
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- WiFi
The food is excellent, some of the best we encountered on our trip to northern Spain. You eat in a smart restaurant with balls of light hanging from the ceiling. It overlooks the interior courtyard on one side and the kitchen garden on the other, beyond which wind turbines turn on a ridge. Doors open onto terraces and breakfast and lunch are served in the sun when it shines.
Breakfast is delicious. Expect plates of elegantly sliced fruit, fabulous cheeses and local hams. You get baskets of croissants and pains au chocolat, then homemade rolls and baguettes. There's freshly squeezed orange juice and strong coffee, too.
Dinner was even better. Drive around Tudela and you will see that farming is the main business here, this seemingly inhospitably land tamed over the centuries. It is known for its vegetables and a bowl of artichoke hearts served with oil and salt made an astoundingly tasty starter when we visited. This can be followed by all sorts of delicious main courses, perhaps sea bass cooked with squid risotto or lamb from the desert. Puddings are sweet, perhaps crème caramel or a delicious lemon sorbet served with vodka that comes like a milkshake and which you drink through a straw.
If you want to eat in Tudela, head to Triquete, which serves good traditional Navarre fare. Restaurant 33 goes big on vegetables and occasionally offers a vegetable tasting menu, but there's lots of meat and fish, too. You'll also find a clutch of funky bars near the plaza. Note that lots of restaurants and bars are closed Sunday-Tuesday.
If you want something special, head down to Zaragoza (90km, 1 hour by car) and try Bal d'Onsera, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. It's in the old quarter, close to El Tubo, where you'll find the best tapas in town.
Features include:
- Bar
- Minibar/fridge
- Organic produce
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Vegetarian menu
- If you like hanging out at cool hotels in the middle of nowhere, you'll love it here. You can catch some sun by the big pool while staring out onto a distant ridge where wind turbines stand like candles on a birthday cake. Have lunch on the terrace, cool drinks at the bar, or rent a bike to explore. And don't forget your lovely daybed for siestas
- If you want something more active, you'll find it on your doorstep in the Bardenas Reales National Park, known for its beautiful sandstone hills. Guided walks can be arranged; there are mountain bike trails, too. You can even segway through desert valleys. Those who do may spot peregrine falcons, booted eagles and griffon vultures
- Tudela, the region's capital, was founded by Romans, taken by Moors, reclaimed by Christians. Its pleasant streets reflect the prosperity that farming has brought to the area. You can climb a hill to the north, where a statue of Christ overlooks the town, then roll back down and check out the 12th-century cathedral. There are a number of good cafés and bars in the centre. They get very busy during the fiesta of Santa Ana, which starts on 24 July. They run bulls in the central square to celebrate
- The wine fields of Rioja Baja stretch into the west of Navarre. You'll find them a mere 20 minutes away by car. The olive groves here are equally important, their oil much prized in Spain. Visit both for tastings and take-homes
- Pamplona, a beautiful old Spanish city, is 1 hour north; Logroño, capital of La Rioja, is 100km northwest. Both are well worth the journey
Activities on site or nearby include:
- Birdwatching
- Hiking
- Historical sites
- Mountain biking
- Olive-oil tasting
- Private guided tours
- Segway tours
- Swimming
- Wine tasting
Children are welcome, though most guests are couples, especially at weekends. Baby cots are available and your daybed(s) can turn into a child's bed (both at extra cost). There's not much for children to do here, and they'll need supervision by the pool.
Best for:
Babies (0-1 years), Children (4-12 years)
Family friendly accommodation:
A suite with 1 or 2 rollaway beds. Alternatively, there are connecting double rooms - book one with a patio, and one with a patio and open-air bathtub, and specify you would like them to be connecting.
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The Kenyan president is at fault, because he has not yet started the legal process of appointment of new IEBC commissioners after April 14. Constitutional expert Steve Ogolla says the procedure is so clearly prescribed in the laws that "every law student, no, every highschool student can read it and draw correct conclusions." Here are the details of what must be done if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is lacking the quorum of members – step by step: Continue reading "The President is at fault over IEBC appointments"
More about: IEBC
Just Days before the Polls IEBC starts reading its own Regulations
Up until August 3, just five days before the elections, it seemed to be common knowledge "in the public domain", that unstamped ballot papers are invalid. This is not true. Regulation 77 does not list a missing stamp on a ballot to be one of the reasons for the rejection of a ballot. IEBC's Ezra Chiloba noticed this and wrote to his staff advising both the presiding and returning officers that "they may not reject a ballot paper for the reason that it is not stamped." Continue reading "Just Days before the Polls IEBC starts reading its own Regulations"
KPMG Audit has found serious Security Problems
The voter register audit has indicated serious problems in database controls and infrastructure security. But looking at what was publishedby the Kenya electoral body, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the respective chapter and the whole annex of the report has been left out. The executive summary, however, lists serious issues that at least in April 2017, at the time of the audit, were endangering the operations and integrity of the voters register and its operations. Continue reading "KPMG Audit has found serious Security Problems"
IEBC ends Voter Registration before consitutional Timeliness
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has controversially suspended the enlisting of new voters until September 6, a month after the general election. It is to be doubted if this was legal – and if it will be challenged by anybody in court.
In a Kenya Gazette notice dated February 23, the chair Mr Wafula Chebukati says: "The IEBC gives notice that the application for new registration and change in registration of voters in Kenya and for Kenyan citizens living outside the country shall be suspended from March 7, 2017, and to be reopened on September 6, 2017." Continue reading "IEBC ends Voter Registration before consitutional Timeliness"
Can the EACC "clear" candidates? Probably not.
One thing that we at RoGGKenya do as a service to our fellow journalists is that we try to locate the rule of law for what Kenyan authorities are doing – or should do.
And now it is the action of the EACC, the main agency that fights corruption in Kenya, that is in question. Two major developments are in the news where EACC is involved.
Continue reading "Can the EACC "clear" candidates? Probably not."
IEBC begins Diaspora Voter Registration
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has began registering voters in the diaspora. This comes after the mass voter registration exercise came to an end on February 19th following an extension by the High Court from the previous designated closing date of 14th February by IEBC.
The diaspora voter registration exercise began on 20th February and it will continue until 6th March 2017. Continue reading "IEBC begins Diaspora Voter Registration"
High Court Extends Mass Voter Registration to February 19
The High Court has extended the Mass Voter Registration (MVR) deadline to February 19. This comes after the same court gave an order (ext. link) stopping the Independent Electoral an Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from closing the exercise on February 14 after activist Okiya Omtatah made an application to the same effect. Justice Enock Chacha Mwita directed Omtatah to serve the IEBC with the order and the application before February 16, which basically extended the MVR by two more days. Continue reading "High Court Extends Mass Voter Registration to February 19"
Voter Registration
Even though every adult Kenyan has the right to vote (Article 38(3) of the Constitution ) they have to register to vote. This is similar to countries like the United States (ext. link) whereas in many other countries you are automatically registered to vote by being registered as an adult citizen and resident.
About the register and the registration process:
How is the Register of Voters structured?
The register should, according to Section 4 of the Elections Act allot the data of each individual voter to a single polling station, which is located in a ward / constituency / county, to name the electoral areas from the smallest to the largest. This allows the IEBC, who is in charge for the register, to administer the votes separately for each elected position, like the ward's representative to the county assembly who is elected by the voters in the ward, or like the governor, senator and women representative on the county level or like the Member of the National Assembly (constituency level).
In addition there is the category of registered voters residing outside Kenya ("diaspora" voters)
When does registration take place?
Registration of voters and revision of the register of voters should take place at all times (continuous voter registration) (Section 5 of the Elections Act). But the registration process is halted in the case of some elections:
- In the case of general elections, voter registration ends 60 days before the date of election. (Sec. 5 (1) (a) of the Elections Act) This applies to both the general elections and run-off elections and allows the IEBC and the public to check and "cleanse" the register during that halt period.
- For a by-election, registration is closed between the date of the declaration of the vacancy of the seat concerned and the date of such by-election. This is to prevent groups of voters from shifting their registry to the place of the by-election for the purpose of dominating that election.
- In the case of a referendum, no registration is allowed between the date of the publication of the referendum question and the date of the referendum (90 days).
In addition, if a court determines that a by-election is to be held after a petition is filed for an electoral area, a voter shall not be allowed to transfer his or her vote to the affected electoral area, between the date when the petition is filed and when the by-election takes place.
Where shall voters register?
Voters can choose where to register. And they can later transfer their voter registration to another area up to 90 days before an election. (Elections Act Section 7 ). Upon receipt of the notification of transfer, the Commission shall transfer the voter's registration particulars to the register of the preferred constituency not later than sixty days preceding the election.
What is the significance of a Mass Voter Registration (MVR)?
The MVR shall not be confused with the continuous voter registration process. MVR is no more than a campaign by the IEBC to facilitate registration and make it a forceful drive. The end of the MVR does legally not end registration itself – though in 2017 there is/was considerable confusion about this, spread by the IEBC itself and by politicians.
How is the the Register of Voters scrutinized?
IEBC should ensure that the register of voters is open for inspection by members of the public at all times to correct any particulars, except for such a period of time that the Commission may consider appropriate. Section 6 of the Elections Act.
The Commission should also, within ninety days from the date of the notice for a general election, open the Register of Voters for inspection for a period of at least thirty days or for a period as the Commission may consider necessary.
The Register of Voters shall be kept at the headquarters of IEBC. Copies of the part of the register for the constituency for which the registration officer is responsible shall be kept at all the constituency offices of the Commission.
What is the technology of registration?
The IEBC is required by Sec. 44 of the Elections Act to use an "integrated electronic electoral system that enables biometric voter registration, electronic voter identification and electronic transmission of results." Part of that system are the BVR kits – Biometric Voter Registration kits that can be carried to the registration points for capturing the biometric data of registered voters. Biometric data may be "fingerprints, hand geometry, earlobe geometry, retina and iris patterns, voice waves, DNA, and signatures", according to Sec. 2 of the Elections Act.
What are some the administrative steps before the general election?
IEBC should open the Register of Voters for verification of biometric data by members of the public, not later than sixty days before the date of a general election, at their respective polling stations for a period of thirty days. Section 6A (1) of the Elections Act.
After the period for verification of the biometric data ends, the Commission should revise the Register of Voters and include any changes arising from the verification process.
Also. once the period of verification expires, the Commission shall publish—
- a notice in the Gazette to the effect that the revision is complete; and
- the Register of Voters online as may be prescribed by regulations.
Who is eligible to vote?
The law makes a difference between the right to vote and the eligibility to vote. Voters are eligible to vote in a particular polling station if their name and biometric data are entered in a register of voters in that particular polling station, and if they produce an identification document Section 10 of the Elections Act. This literally means that the law does not necessarily require the IEBC to compare the biometrical of the voter to the data that is in the integrated voting system.
The identification document produced above should be the identification document used at the time of registration as a voter.
However, even if the voter is correctly registered, he/she may still be prohibited from voting by any written law. (see at the end of this page under "additional information") It does not relieve that person from any penalties to which the person may be liable for voting.
How can I locate the nearest voter registration station?
The IEBC has 24,559 registration centres across the 290 constituencies which are active during the mass voter registration drive. These registration centres become polling centres during elections. Find your registration centre on the IEBC website. Apart from these centres, continuous voter registration is taking place in Huduma centres as well as all Constituency and regional IEBC offices.
How does Biometric Voter Registration System (BVR) operate?
The BVR system is used for registering voters. It comprises a laptop, a finger print scanner and a camera. BVR captures a voter′s facial image, finger prints and civil data or Personally Identifiable Information (PII)-Name, gender, identity card/passport number, telephone number etc.
The registration takes place at the registration centres where an individual is expected to vote. The BVR method of registration was the only system deployed by IEBC to register voters just before the 2013 general elections. A total of 15,000 BVR kits were deployed to 24,614 registration centres which means that not all of the registration centres could be open and active simultaneously.
Data from the BVR machines are transferred to a centralized storage server from which hard copy registers are printed. The physical register, which has thumbnail photo of the voter, is distributed to polling centres for people to check and verify their registration details. IEBC also provides for the register verification online and via SMS. The printed registers are also used as back-ups during voting.
According to the IEBC the BVR ensures that:
- There are multiple methods of identifying voters uniquely (other than names and IDs, there are finger print and facial features)
- That capture of voters′ records is fast, efficient and direct
- Security and privacy of information is enhanced
- Integrity and reliability of information is improved e.g. elimination of duplicates
(Source: IEBC website)
Additional information – source: IEBC
- How to register as a voter?
An eligible voter must present himself or herself to the registration officer with his/her original identification documents at the designated registration centre during working hours.
The applicant fills the Application for Registration form (Form A)
Registered voters will be issued with a registration acknowledgement slip bearing the voter′s details. However, this slip will not be a requirement for voting.
2. When can someone be denied registration?
- When you are under 18 years of age
- When you are not in possession of the original ID card or a valid Kenyan passport
- When one is un-discharged bankrupt
- When you have been found guilty by an election court or reported to be guilty of any election offense during the preceding five years.
- If a competent court declares you to be of unsound mind
3. Is an eligible voter allowed to register more than once?
No! A person is only allowed to register once as a voter in a constituency or registration centre of his or her choice. It is an offense to register more than once.
4. What is the penalty of registering more than once?
Persons who have registered more than once are liable on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand Kenya shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both. Such persons shall be barred from participating in the immediate election and the next that follows.
5. Can a person transfer as a voter to another registration centre or constituency?
YES! A person may transfer as a voter to another registration centre of his or her choice within the registration period.
(Source: IEBC website)
Voter Registration cannot end before May
No state agency, no independent commission can change the law. The IEBC is no exemption. Their mass voter registration drive may end today, Feb. 14, 2017. Which is legitimate. But voter registration itself cannot end on that day. Every adult Kenyan citizen has the right to register to vote until 90 days before the election date. This is what the Elections Act states in Section 5 (1) (a). This means that the state agencies have to make sure that they can accept these late registrations until that date AND comply with the other law provisions like for example the opening of the register for check by the general public (Sec. 9, Elections Act) Continue reading "Voter Registration cannot end before May"
IEBC Information Policy – better, but not perfect
We have seen an upsurge in information policy after the new commissioners of the Kenyan IEBC took office. Since January 2017, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has published 11 press releases and a number of other news – along with data that was useful and worth analyzing. To see what this data is good for, read our last post on the concentration of faulty voter data in certain wards and constituencies that is based on the data from one of the press releases. Continue reading "IEBC Information Policy – better, but not perfect"
Wards in Nyanza Hotspots of wrong Voter Data
Cases of faulty voter registration to the 2017 Kenya general elections are concentrated in certain wards in Kisumu East, Siaya, and Homa Bay. This is apparent in the IEBC data released last Saturday, Feb. 4, 2016. These wards are all located in the region of Nyanza – followed by some wards in Nairobi. The cases IEBC published constitute either mismatch of the given IDs with the ones in the National Registration Bureau or double (and more) registrations. Continue reading "Wards in Nyanza Hotspots of wrong Voter Data"


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BOSTON, MA - Starting April 1, 2016 Hearth's Anna Bissonnette House in the South End and Ruth Cowin House in Brookline will no longer be accepting applications due to the large number of applicants.
Currently there are over 600 people on the waitlist for these two buildings with a combined total of 49 units and a very low turnover rate.
"The demand for permanent, affordable housing with on-site services far surpasses capacity," said Hearth President & CEO Mark Hinderlie.
Hearth's Preliminary Housing Application is still being accepted for Ruggles Affordable Assisted Living. Individuals interested in Hearth's other properties - Elsie Frank House, Hearth at Burroughs Street, Hearth at Olmsted Green, and Uphams Corner ElderHouse - should apply using the Boston Housing Authority application.
Connecting with a housing advocate is the best way to get housing. Hearth's Outreach and Prevention Programs work with homeless and at-risk older adults and seniors in need of housing. More information about Hearth's programs is available on their website: www.hearth-home.org.


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LOS ANGELES — Penthouse.com has tapped adult industry veteran Rhonda Kratz as its new affiliate manager.
Kratz told XBIZ that she is excited and optimistic to be working for Penthouse.
"There's a great vibe here and even some old friends, so it's already going great for me," she said. " Also, within the current collection of affiliates, there are already a lot of great industry veteran site owners that have been sending traffic for many years, so it's a nice fit for me. I look forward to working with them to cultivate those relationships and watching their campaigns grow even more over the next several years.
Kratz's new role will focus exclusively on the paysites division of the company and she will oversee all affiliate relations and negotiate new business agreements for Penthouse.com, Danni.com and Hotbox.com.
"You will still see me at the conferences and various events, as usual, only now I'll be meeting current affiliates and looking for new business to work with these sites."
Kratz said that Penthouse is a solid company that encourages creativity and spirit of teamwork.
"From top to bottom, the people are what make this company great," she said. "Also, the system tools that have been created over the years to help clients promote are mind-blowing. The infrastructure has been organized so that statistics and data are easily generated for just about anything you can dream of.
"New creatives for affiliates can be delivered very quickly too. So these tools make my job much easier to get my affiliates what they need in a timely manner."
Kratz has been working in adult for around 14 years in various industry roles. She spent nearly six years at the web department for New Sensations Cash where she handled customer service, affiliate management, updated websites and wrote scene descriptions.
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Panic attacks are terrible but thankfully, there is a cure for panic attacks. You clutch your heart as you sweat hard. But your attention is then shifted to your stomach; it hurts and you have a feeling that you want to hurl. Somebody calls you from the back, but as you turn, you fall down only to wake up a few hours later in the clinic. You missed your speech for a communications class. You suffered a panic attack.
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of overwhelming terror, fear, and anxiety. Most people do not realize that they are already experiencing a panic attack. A feeling of anxiety and fear is a normal part of life. It is our body's response to the environment. However, if this occurs in great intensity, in repeated intervals and for long periods of time, it may have evolved into a panic disorder.
Symptoms of Panic Disorder
Aside from those mentioned in the first paragraph, the following are some signs and symptoms of a panic attack:
- Heart palpitations
- Hyperventilation or shortness of breath
- Choking feeling
- Shaking or trembling
- Light-headedness, dizziness
- Fainting
- Cold or hot flashes
- Detachment from surroundings
- Momentary loss of sight or hearing
- Fear of dying and loss of control
It must be noted that of the signs and symptoms listed may also be attributed to other diseases like heart attack, heat stroke and the like. It is, therefore, important to first rule out the other diseases that share similar signs and symptoms. This will greatly help in prescribing a cure which can either be a cure for panic attacks or for other diseases.
Causes of Panic Disorder
The exact cause of panic attacks and disorders has not been concretely established. However, there are a lot of factors that can be attributed to it. These factors include the following:
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse can lead to a lot of diseases, one of them being a panic disorder. Alcohol and drugs are stimulants that greatly affect the body's neural system.
Family history
Past studies have shown that panic disorder and like diseases seem to run in the family.
Changes in the nervous system
As aforementioned, changes in the neural system may cause a panic attack. An imbalance in the neurotransmitters in the body is one of the many factors that give rise to panic attacks. Neurotransmitters are also known as chemical messengers. These chemicals are responsible for neurotransmission. They transmit messages from one neuron to another across a chemical synapse.
Significant and stressful events in one's life may bring about panic disorder. The transition from childhood to puberty is one of the many examples. A loss of a loved one can also trigger a panic attack.
Treatment and Medication
The following are some of the cures for panic attacks and panic disorders. For more accurate treatment and medication plans, consult with your doctor.
Antidepressants for panic attack and panic disorder vary. Most doctors usually prescribe the following for panic attacks: Paxil, Zoloft or Prozoc. For panic disorder, Norpramin, Tofranil and Anafranil are the ones usually given.
Benzodiazepines, on the other hand, are one of the most prescribed medications in the United States. It acts very much like a tranquilizer. Aside from panic attacks and disorders, it is also usually prescribed to people suffering from insomnia, anxiety, seizure, and alcohol withdrawal. It is also used before anesthetics during surgery. It helps the muscles relax. The following are some examples of benzodiazepines: triazolam (Halcion), midazolam (Versed), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). A word of caution though, these medications are highly addictive and must be used in the regulation.
Aside from the aforementioned medications, there are other cures for panic attacks and disorders such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the form of therapy that gives emphasis on the behaviors and thinking patterns of the patient. The therapy aims to put the fears and anxieties of the patient in a more realistic light. In a sense, the patient is helped to conquer his or her fears.
Exposure therapy, as its name suggests, subjects the patients to their fears in a controlled and simulated environment. This way, the patient will 'get used' to the fear eventually conquering it.


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Manny Alexander wants to get to the major leagues and he wants to play shortstop, but in order to reach the first goal, he might have to table the second.
The organization plans to use him some at second base for Triple-A Rochester, an idea that does not appeal to Alexander.
"I don't want to, but if they put me there I have to," Alexander said. "I never played second base in my life. I'm a shortstop."


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Web/App Developer
Job description
- Design and build advanced web applications and web services
- Participate in requirements analysis
- Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages
- Test and deploy applications and systems
- Improve existing software
- Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience as a .NET Developer on Web Applications
- Proven experience with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server
- Proven experience in C# and HTML5/CSS3
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
- Attention to details
Customer Care Service
Job Description
- Improve customer service experience, create engaged customers and facilitate organic growth
- Take ownership of customers issues and follow problems through to resolution
- Set a clear mission and deploy strategies focused towards that mission
- Develop service procedures, policies and standards
- Keep accurate records and document customer service actions and discussions
- B.Sc in Computer Science, or a related field
- Proven working experience as a customer service agent.
- Experience in providing customer service support.
- Excellent knowledge of management methods and techniques
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to think strategically and to lead.
- Strong client-facing and communication skills.
- Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills.
Graphic Designer
Job Description
- Graphic designers should be able to create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Photoshop and Dreamweaver, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
- Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
- Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
- Create images that identify a product or convey a message
- Develop graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websites
- Create designs using computer software packages
- Select colors, images, text style, and layout
- Present the design to clients or the art director
- Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
- Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
Social Media Manager
- Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification
- Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
- Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of company's social content
- Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community
- Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information
- manage company reputation.
Candidate Requirements
- Relevant educational qualification in any IT related field
- Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
- Adequate knowledge of web design, web development, CRO and SEO
- Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
- Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organisational ability
- Fluency in English.
CV and Photograph should be sent to email@example.com
CLOSING: 21-June-2017


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I am praying . I am also very pleased to hear your Dad is a good bit better.
February 18, 2008 at 14:28
so glad to hear your dad is improving.
sending best wishes to you and yours.
love, beth.
February 18, 2008 at 15:01
I'm going to add Gerda to a list of prayers..
Blessings to your dad too <3<3<3
February 18, 2008 at 15:39
Hi Ilse!!!
'm sory for your family
I'm sending best wishes to yours sisters-dads and you
My prayers with your
Lovely İbrahim Antalya /Turkey
February 18, 2008 at 16:12
I am knowing this illness same sings
So My dad begined to get sick longtime ago
As for me was to seem his to get sick
My dad Diagonisis
"Cerebellum's cell death"
This wery a fatal disease and long time 5-7 years
I hope his illness different
I hope Gerda to get better
I along My prayers togather his and to God
hope God give your fortitude to be stron enough
You can enduring with my friendship
My prayers for yuo and yuor family
Loves from Antalya
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The MSM Examination Board is an independent (from other departments and units) academic MSM body installed by the Dean and has the following duties, tasks and responsibilities:
- To establish guidelines and instructions, within the framework of the Education and Examination Regulations (EER), to assess and determine (final) assessment results and to monitor the correct and fair implementation of these guidelines and instructions;
- To monitor and ensure the quality of written examinations, assignments and Final Assessments, by checking the validity, reliability and transparency of assessments and grading procedures (Quality check);
- To monitor and determine in an objective and professional manner whether participants have fulfilled all requirements, outlined in the Education and Examination Regulations (EER), in terms of knowledge, insight and skills required for obtaining the MSM degree, diploma or certificate (Degree check);
- To impose sanctions upon the participant, in the event of academic misconduct (including but not limited to fraud, plagiarism, forgery or academic outsourcing); See document: Sanction possibilities MSM Examination Board.
- To appoint examiners to the (E)MBA program, MM program or MSc programs in MME;
- To handle objections and requests and other academic disputes from participants, Local Administrators, MSM Global Education Programs officers and other Stakeholders;
- To evaluate and grant requests for exemption, extension, deferment and transfer of credits among programs;
- To issue the MSM (E)MBA, MM and MSc transcript;
- To draft and submit an annual report of its activities to the Dean of MSM.
Cases of academic misconduct, non-compliance with the Education and Examination Regulations (EER) or other academic requests, have to be reported to the MSM Examination Board. Cases can be reported via: firstname.lastname@example.com. Please be referred to the "Rules and Regulations" and "Policies and Procedures" of the MSM Examination Board on the website of MSM, for more information regarding the jurisdiction of the MSM Examination Board.
See document: Rules and regulations MSM Examination Board.
After receiving the reported case, the MSM Examination Board investigates the case. The participant will always be informed and be heard. All participants have the opportunity to submit a written "motivated" reaction or a written "motivated" request within two (2) weeks. The participant is requested to fill out a motivation form and to submit any supporting evidence. If applicable, the viewpoint and recommendation of the MSM Partner Institution will be asked.
Decision period
The MSM Examination Board aims to take a final decision and responds in writing within six (6) weeks after receipt of the written "motivated" reaction/ request of the participant, unless the contents of the request demand or justify an earlier decision. The decision period may be extended by at most four (4) weeks. Written notice of the extension will be provided to the participant, MSM Partner Institution, MSM Global Education Programs Officers and other Stakeholders.
Education and Examination Regulations (EER)
Guidelines academic misconduct
Please refer to more guidelines below regarding academic conduct.
When writing a course assignment or final examination (Academic Research Paper, Consultancy Project or a Business Plan), you need to acknowledge the sources you have consulted, following rules and conventions in academic writing. Regarding the latter, the following websites from other institutes might be helpful:
- Cardiff University Information Services has developed an excellent 15-minutes tutorial on what is plagiarism?
- Wanting to learn how to prevent plagiarism? Massey University's Online Writing and Learning Link presents several techniques to help you paraphrase and summarize correctly. Another strategy to prevent plagiarism is to keep track of the literature sources you have consulted in order to cite your literature while you write. Microsoft Word has a useful tool to manage your literature sources (see the tab "References" in the tool bar) and its guide will help you to get started. Please note that MSM requires the use of the latest APA-standard.
- Hence, the website of the American Psychological Association (APA), is a good place to begin for understanding the APA-style.
- Massey University's Online Writing and Learning Link also provides a good gateway for more information on referencing. Please take a close look at their webpages on referencing, quoting and paraphrasing (unhide the examples!), referencing APA-style and plagiarism. Massey University's academic writing website is also worth a visit.


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I live in Bellevue, Washington with my two kids and my husband. We are blessed with abundant lush greenery and nature all around us. I have been hiking in the Pacific Northwest for a long time and summiting Mt. Rainier has always been my dream. In July 2017, I have a lifetime opportunity to climb Mt. Rainier in support of and to raise funds for Asha, Seattle.
About Asha:
Asha is a secular, non-profit, and an all-volunteer driven organization working towards socio-economic change in India. Their main focus is to empower the marginalized communities through education primarily for women and children. India is a country with more than one billion people, and just one-third of them can read. Rapidly growing size of population, shortages of teachers, books, and basic facilities, and insufficient public funds to cover education costs are some of the nation's toughest challenges. India is fourth among the top 10 nations with the highest numbers of out-of children in primary level. Furthermore, the rate of school drop-outs amongst students is very high. One of the main reasons behind this is poverty. When earning a livelihood and taking care of the members of the family becomes a primary matter of concern in one's life, education stands a little or, very often, no chance of pursuance. For the underprivileged people in India, education is perceived as a high-priced luxury, and this negative outlook continues on with every new generation. This is where children in India are facing the basic challenges.
The GRAVIS project is one such project supported by Asha and the climbing program
Here's an independent evaluation of the Asha supported work done by GRAVIS since 2008: http://www.ashanet.org/projects-new/documents/925/GRAVIS-EvaluationReport-2015.pdf
Here's a small excerpt about harsh mining conditions in the Rajasthan area also showing a little bit of the work done by GRAVIS in supporting healthcare for them: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/dusty-mining-conditions-trap-indian-workers-with-deadly-lung-disease/
You can also watch a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPrPDVLa49Q
How am I preparing for this?
I have been training hard since the beginning of 2017. I have dedicated almost every weekend until July 2017 to train for the climb.
Most of us want to make a difference but get stuck on the 'how' part. You can donate in one of the following ways.
- Click on the 'Donate' button on the webpage,
- Write a check addressed to 'Asha For Education'. Please include 'Team Asha Climb 2017– Jyothi Brahnmath' in the memo.
- If you're a Microsoft employee, you can donate by selecting "Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter" on http://give page and adding a comment "Team Asha Climb 2017 : Jyothi Brahnmath".
Please let me know when you donate so that I can track it.
Please note: Employer Matching: If you donate using this page and your employer matches the donations, please submit a match request to them and let me know as well. All your donations are tax deductible.
Please help me make a difference.
Want to know more about Asha Seattle and the projects supported?
Please visit http://www.ashanet.org/seattle/index.php