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At Nielsen, we combine data, science, technology, and the talents of our people to provide our clients with independent measurement of their performance and useful analytics to help drive improvement. This is valuable because it increases efficiency for the clients and markets we serve, and that ultimately creates value for all stakeholders. This has been our mission for decades and we remain fully committed to it.
In our efforts to deliver on our mission, we're guided by strong and meaningful values, including an unwavering commitment to integrity. We reinforce and build on our ability to deliver on our mission with continuous innovation and periodic transformation of our business. In fact, we are currently in the midst of transforming three key parts of our business. In our Watch segment, we have been transforming our product portfolio to better help our clients plan, act, and measure in a dynamic, fragmenting media marketplace. In our Buy segment, we are transforming our core products and our data delivery platform to bring more speed and efficiency to our clients. Watch is further along, with Buy progressing rapidly. Our newest transformation effort is occurring in our Operations function, where we are automating significant portions of our data collection and data delivery operations and consolidating our operations centers.
Through multiple waves of tremendous marketplace change over the past 95 years, we have responded in ways that have strengthened our company and extended our leadership position. We've done it through periodic transformations, complemented by continuous innovation. This inventive spirit is part of our DNA; our company was built by entrepreneurs and energetic, resilient inventors committed to continually developing new ways to meet the needs of our clients. Today, faced with an unprecedented pace of change in the two main markets in which we operate—media and fast-moving consumer goods—we are following that same tradition. Our dedication to progress that drives growth and efficiency was recently recognized by Forbes magazine, which listed Nielsen at #30 on their 2017 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies."
Throughout our history, successful innovation has often come in the form of new products to generate growth, whether developed in-house or in collaboration with other innovative companies, both large and small. One notable example from our Watch segment is Total Audience Measurement. Nielsen has a long-standing position in the U.S., and many other markets around the world, as the trusted custodian of the TV currency on which media is bought and sold. As advances in technology have driven fragmentation of audiences across screens and platforms, we have adapted our measurement solutions to cover the expanding range of viewing environments. The major industry players are looking for independent, comparable, and de-duplicated measurement across all platforms, and this is exactly what we have provided with our Total Audience Measurement system. We've done it by investing in research and development and by innovating through partnerships and acquisitions, enabling us to bring our vision for this comprehensive solution fully to life in the marketplace. Nevertheless, there is always more to do, so our innovation will continue. As the market looks more towards outcome-based metrics such as attribution, advertising return on investment, and audience-based buying, we'll continue to leverage our Watch and Buy assets, partnerships, and acquisitions to deliver what's needed next for the market.
To that point, in February 2017, we acquired Gracenote, the industry's leading provider of media and entertainment metadata. Gracenote performed incredibly well in 2017 on a standalone basis, exceeding expectations on all key metrics. We're also leveraging Gracenote's assets across almost all aspects of our Watch business to enhance our capabilities and increase our operating efficiency.
We've employed a similar approach to innovation in our Buy segment with the development of the Connected System. This open, cloud-based solution integrates Nielsen's powerful measurement data and analytics capabilities into a single platform, addressing our clients' key needs of speed and efficiency. In an environment where fast-moving consumer goods clients are challenged to grow their top line, we're increasing the utility of our data, helping clients to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened, and what action to take next. Adding to this, our Connected Partner Program enables third-party analytics companies to run apps on our open data platform, amplifying the value of the underlying measurement data that is the core of our business. Clients can now get answers to a wider range of questions in a highly efficient and useful manner. These innovative, collaborative models are an important part of our business today and this should only grow in the future.
Innovation isn't only about growth; we're also investing in innovation to drive efficiency. With a proven track record of successful transformations within Nielsen, this, too, is part of our legacy. In 2008, we set in place our plan to globalize the organization, standardizing operational processes and leveraging offshoring opportunities. From there, we re-imagined the way the business looked, integrating teams and simplifying processes, leading to faster, more efficient decision making. In 2017, we embarked on a new plan to transform our business yet again; this transformation is fueled by digitization, automation, and consolidation, supported by a growing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This is a major part of our Path to 2020 plan, a three-year roadmap towards a faster-growing, higher-margin business.
2017 in Review
Total company revenues grew 3.8% on a constant currency basis in 2017. Buy segment revenues declined 3.3% on a constant currency basis. Emerging markets showed continued strength, with constant currency revenues up 8.8% in 2017. With operations in more than 100 markets around the world, we have a truly global footprint that affords us a significant competitive advantage with the large multinationals. This is coupled with a strong roster of local and regional players where, in many markets, Nielsen is the only full-scale measurement provider. Our balanced client portfolio and ongoing investments in coverage position us well for future growth.
In developed markets, the operating environment in the U.S. remained challenging, as our large, fast-moving consumer goods clients faced pressure in their own businesses. Clients were carefully managing their spend across all functions, putting downward pressure on their investment in services from companies like ours. While we expect this environment to continue into 2018, our key initiatives are designed to strengthen our underlying business, further differentiate Nielsen, and, ultimately, return developed markets to growth, despite the environment. Our Connected System initiative is a key part of this and, in 2017, we made significant progress on its development and initial rollout. We delivered on our commitment to have 25 clients engaged with the end-to-end Connected System by year-end 2017, and we'll expand that to approximately 100 clients in 2018.
We moved forward on Total Consumer Measurement, where our aim is to provide our clients with a comprehensive view of their sales across all retail formats, including specialty retailers, hard discounters, direct-to-consumer models, and, of course, e-commerce, which we're now measuring in 17 key markets. We also continued to invest in our relationships with retailers. In November 2017, we were named the provider of Walmart's new data collaboration program, "Walmart One Version of Truth." In the spirit of Walmart's customer-centric philosophy, this program will empower the world's largest retailer and its supplier partners with shared data and analytics that fuel faster, better-aligned decisions to drive sales, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Watch segment revenues increased by 11.7% on a constant currency basis, led by strong momentum in Total Audience Measurement and Marketing Effectiveness. Excluding the acquisition of Gracenote, Watch revenues increased 4.5% on a constant currency basis. Our Total Audience Measurement system is now well established in the market, and we'll continue to build on it from a base of strength, with both linear and digital solutions.
We've significantly expanded the range of viewing captured by the C3/C7 currency metric for linear ad models through offerings such as Digital in TV Ratings and Out-of-Home measurement, and we'll further expand on that in 2018 by enabling crediting of both linear and dynamically inserted ads in the same program, via the C3/C7 currency metric and Digital Ad Ratings, respectively. This expanded definition, coupled with the long list of industry leaders already using Digital Ad Ratings for guarantees, puts us in a very strong position to become the currency for digital advertising, along with our existing position as the currency provider for linear TV.
As the market continues to evolve, the need for high quality, independent, third-party measurement is as great as ever, and this spans all types of media engagement: mass reach-based advertising, targeted audience-based advertising, and subscription services. We're constantly innovating to keep pace with the ongoing change and create incremental growth opportunities. One trend in the industry is the shift in advertising spending towards audience-based buying segments. As the market leader, we are already in a strong position with our Nielsen Catalina Solutions and Nielsen Buyer Insights solutions. We're building on that position with additional capabilities to meet the needs of a wider range of advertisers, agencies, and media sellers.
Much of what we do in this area falls into our Marketing Effectiveness practice, where we leverage our Watch and Buy assets to help advertisers, agencies, publishers, and content owners measure the return on investment in media and execute on audience-based buying. We saw strong growth in demand in 2017, with revenues up 21.1% on a constant currency basis. As outcome-based metrics become an increasingly important part of the market, our ongoing investments and innovation have us well positioned for the future. Our October 2017 acquisition of Visual IQ added to our already strong capabilities for outcome-based metrics, and we're gaining synergies by leveraging their highly automated platform to take in and process large datasets more efficiently.
We generated free cash flow of $863 million in 2017, enabling us to consistently invest in our growth initiatives while also delivering incremental value to our shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Global Responsibility & Sustainability remains an integral component of our strategy as we strive to give back to the communities and markets where we live and operate through responsible, sustainable practices. This includes all environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") areas that affect our business, operations, and all internal and external stakeholders. In 2017:
We continued to focus on data privacy and data security, reflecting heightened regulatory attention, especially in Europe. This includes development of a dedicated, cross-functional team to ensure readiness for General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), new legislation slated to go into effect in the European Union in May 2018. We have long been committed to responsible stewardship of the data we handle, and we will remain committed to protecting the privacy of our panelists, clients, associates, and the public.
We were included in two prominent indices, the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the FTSE4Good Index, for the first time in 2017, recognizing leaders in corporate responsibility and sustainability. We were also named a "JUST 100" company (and the Media industry leader) in an annual ranking by JUST Capital and Forbes recognizing America's "most just" companies.
We continued to advance our Diversity & Inclusion objectives, which are key to our growth, strength, and ability to innovate. For the fourth year in a row, we were recognized by DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, moving up 9 spots in 2017 to #32.
Our Future
Looking to the future, we'll build on our 95 years of continuous innovation and proven market leadership as we move forward on our Path to 2020 to create value for our clients and our shareholders. Our strategy and our confidence are underpinned by our fundamental strengths: global presence, complete coverage of what consumers watch and buy, a wealth of metadata, an unmatched client base, our open approach to innovation, and the talented and dedicated people of Nielsen.
The Path to 2020 is highlighted by three objectives. First, grow revenue. We expect our key growth initiatives to generate mid-single-digit growth; importantly, this will be a more scalable form of growth as we lean in to our efficiency plays. We'll innovate to deliver products that are uniquely better than anything else available in the marketplace. In Watch, our Total Audience system provides measurement that is person-level and truly representative across all segments of the population. Our best-in-class technology enables us to provide granular, currency-quality measurement at scale. In 2018, we'll add viewability, fraud detection, and duration-weighted metrics for digital video. And as media buyers and sellers shift their focus towards audience-based buying and return-on-investment metrics, we are well positioned with leading-edge solutions. In Buy, we'll continue the development and rollout of the Connected System, which aligns key metrics across all client user groups—sales, marketing, finance, and operations—enabling users to stay in sync as they act on our data. This alignment provides speed and efficiency inside the client organization at a level that has historically been difficult to achieve. Moreover, our data is standardized cross-country, addressing a crucial need for global players; we are the only one that can offer this. Across Watch and Buy, our uniquely better products are the key to driving sustainable growth.
The second objective relates to margins. Our investments in efficiency are expected to yield annualized cost savings of $500 million, leading to accelerated margin expansion of roughly 400 basis points over the next three years. In our Buy segment, where our collection of sales data across over 100 countries includes the faster-growing emerging markets, we are digitizing and automating the data collection process. We'll improve our efficiency, deliver with increased speed and quality, and add new and improved capabilities. We'll also consolidate platforms and operations centers, simplifying processes globally and enabling faster deployment of product updates. In Watch, we're automating operations through the deployment of new metering technology and new remote monitoring and maintenance capabilities that will significantly reduce our field operating costs.
Finally, capital allocation. While 2018 will be an investment year, we expect to generate $3 billion of cumulative free cash flow through 2020. This gives us significant flexibility to invest back into our business, while also returning capital to our shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
All told, when we look out to 2020 and beyond, we see a gold mine of opportunity. Our strategy to invest in innovation for growth and efficiency is clear and achievable. But we know that our strategy only counts if we execute. We are committed to delivering on our goals and I have confidence that we will. And in doing so, we'll drive sustainable, long-term, incremental value for our clients and for our shareholders.
Thank you for your investment and trust in our company.
We encourage you to reference our 2017 Form 10-K, which includes our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017. Please refer to our Annual Report, including our Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2017, including the section captioned "Risk Factors," for a description of the substantial risks and uncertainties related to the forward-looking statements included herein. In addition, please also refer to the section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for a reconciliation of revenues on a constant currency basis presented herein to revenues on a reported basis.
Leadership Team
Please refer to our 2018 proxy statement for a full list of our executive officers and directors as well as information about their current occupations.


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Pet Friendly Hotels in Martha's Vineyard!
Here is a selection of price ranges for great pet friendly hotels in Martha's Vineyard to save you precious time.
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Want a quick list of petfriendly hotels? Do a search on, Trip Advisor, already filtered for Martha's Vineyard and petfriendly: here is the link. My hand-picked selections are below! |
7 Oak Bluf Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: $ Overlooking Nantucket Sound, is a premier location in the heart of Oak Bluffs with Oak Bluffs Harbor, Circuit Avenue and the Sound in your backyard, and cafes, shopping, fine restaurants and historic sites in your front yard. Every room pet friendly. Beautiful gardens, continental breakfast on weekends in summer - tea and coffee year round. Wifi. |
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9 Main St., Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5400 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: It's just a short walk from the ferry to your Inn where the charm of yesterday is artfully blended with the affordable luxury of a modern Martha's Vineyard hotel. Inside Mansion House Inn, guests get a touch of seaside elegance with a taste of Island casual. Each guest is treated to free use of the pool, spa and health club. The harbor viewing cupola and a wrap-around porch, serve as a meeting place for guests and Islanders alike. Mansion House offers 48 rooms and suites. With all 21st century amenities, some deluxe rooms and suites offer soaking tubs, plasma flat-screen TVs, fireplaces and balconies with views of Vineyard Sound. Pet friendly rooms offer easy first floor access, town view balconies and two double beds. |
131 North Water St, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA (508) 627-7000 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: $$ Individually styled rooms in a waterfront 19th-century hotel with a seasonal outdoor heated pool & dining; voted "Best Hotel, General Excellence" by Martha's Vineyard Magazine, this pet friendly hotel offers 114 casually sophisticated, well-appointed guest rooms and suites in three distinct areas: the historic hotel, the Governor Mayhew Building and the Captain's Cottages on the hotel grounds. The hotel is flanked by historic homes from 19th-century whaling captains. With stately elm trees lining the streets, you can walk from the Harbor View Hotel to everything in Edgartown, explore the quaint town on a bicycle or walk five minutes to town; golf, boating, sailing, theater, multiple dining venues, beaching, fishing, and much more. Award-winning hotel where dogs are allowed in the lobby, on the front porch, in the yards, and even poolside; located across the street from dog friendly Lighthouse Beach. |
The Mansion House Inn and Health Club and Spa 9 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts (MA) 02568 1.800.332.4112 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: $$ Built in 1791 and redone in 2003, with all 21st century amenities, complimentary Continental breakfast, guest rooms range from deluxe rooms and suites offer soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces and balconies with views of Vineyard Sound to Queen Bed rooms with Juliet balconies and village views. A limited number of rooms are pet friendly. We love our furry friends at Mansion House and know people hate having to leave their pets behind while they enjoy the Vineyard. Just a quick walk from the ferry in Vineyard Haven, this is an ideal spot for many reasons, within walking distance to a few year-round pet friendly beaches on the Island, Owen Park Beach. |
Best Western is Pet Friendly, Everywhere: Type "Martha's Vineyard State Forest" and your dates! Best Western recognizes the ever growing needs for pet friendly accommodations. "We strive to offer our guests and their furry friends a comfortable stay and have done our best to ensure consistency at all of our pet friendly properties. There may be a maximum $20 per day charge for each room with a pet or multiple pets or a maximum per week charge of $100. A refundable damage deposit of up to $50 per stay may be required of all guests with a pet." |
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Inn 30 Island Inn Road Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557 877.272.5943 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: $$ From its perch overlooking the Nantucket Sound, nestled on a lush, green lawn among gracefully swaying trees, Island Inn offers a comfortable respite in the picturesque setting for which Martha's Vineyard is famous. |
31 Dunes Rd, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA (508) 310-1733 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: Winnetu Oceanside Resort - BOOK IT! $$$ Resort offering refined accommodations, plus free yoga classes, a tennis club & a kids' program. Private homes for rent that are pet-friendly, a short walk to popular South Beach, the resort also has a Children's Day Program, tennis club, swimming pools, a fitness facility, and easy (and pet-friendly!) shuttle transportation to and from Edgartown. Be sure to speak to the hotel about your pooch, though, because dogs are not allowed everywhere on the property. - See more |
10 Duck Pond Way, Aquinnah, MA (508) 645-9018 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: This pet friendly inn is located up-Island in Aquinnah and is the place for you and your doggy. One of the Island's better-kept secrets, the Duck Inn is a 5-bedroom bed and breakfast (freshly made, organic breakfast each morning), originally built 200 years ago by a Native American whaler; with ocean views, a hot tub, and fireplace, and a vine-covered beach path is a 5-minute walk to a private stretch of one of the island's most beautiful beaches. The Duck Inn is also a great option for those planning a group vacation — you can rent the entire house! |
38 N Water St, Edgrtown, Martha's Vineyard, MA (508) 627-4711 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: Vineyard Square Hotel - BOOK IT! $$$ Luxury boutique hotel with finely-appointed two-bedroom suites offer plenty of room for Edgartown group vacations. There is a lovely rooftop veranda that boasts stunning views of Edgartown Harbor, and their famous porch is perfect for people watching. Vineyard Square Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Edgartown and recently underwent some spectacular renovations. They offer private suites with separate entrances for you and your doggy companion. |
125 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA (508) 693-7928 |
Pet friendly hotel in Martha's Vineyard: This pet friendly B&B is in a charming Victorian gingerbread house with island charm and 6 rooms, cheerfully decorated with style and comfort, in a friendly atmosphere. The house was built in the late 1800's and has been completely restored with modern amenities and comfort, and featuring a flowery balcony and wrap around latticed porch for relaxing and rocking. Breakfast is served each morning in season out on the lovely porch and living room. Located in a residential setting overlooking Hiawatha Park, convenient to the lively town village. The inn is walking distance to many fine restaurants and shops, nightlife, beach, movie theatres, biking & hiking trails, public transportation, and seasonal ferry terminals. |
Brady's NESW Bed and Breakfast 10 Canonicus Avenue P.O. Box 197, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 |
Pet friendly Bed and Breakfast in Martha's Vineyard: Brady's NESW Bed and Breakfast - Had the best time at Brady's. The weather was cold and sunny. Brady was the perfect host and got to have our 5 o'clock on the porch . Wonderful memories with great friends. The Vineyard is still a great place to go this time of year. Lots to do and wonderful restaurants are still open. Very relaxing weekend. |

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- Date : 26/06/2020
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- Read in English: History of Indian currency
Take a walk through the history of Indian currency notes and see how it has changed over the years.
The new 100-rupee note was the latest currency note with a new look that India adopted after demonetisation. The vibrant lavender note, released by the central bank – Reserve Bank of India, features Gujarat's UNESCO World Heritage Site Rani Ki Vav. Today, currency is issued under the RBI Act 1934. It is just a small addition to the long line of notes and coins that have been in use in India throughout its history. Indeed, the history of Indian currency is almost as old as the history of the country itself.
The word 'Rupee' is said to have evolved from the Sanskrit word for coin, 'Rupya' and also the Sanskrit word for silver, 'Raupya'. Needless to say, silver was one of the most recognised forms of currency alongside paper money and coins of other metals like gold, copper, bronze etc. Ancient Indians were one of the earliest users of coins as money, along with China and Mesopotamia. Cowrie shells were also another accepted form of money, up until a few centuries ago.
Related: What do to do if you find yourself with fake cash
If we plot the journey of the Indian currency in a historical timeline, it would be in the following order:
6th Century BC – Irregularly shaped coins issued by various kingdoms such as Saurashtra, Dakshin Panchala, Magadha etc. around this time. Made mostly of silver, the coins were somewhat shapeless, but they had distinct marks like floral patterns, animals, religious symbols, etc.
4th to 2ndCentury BC – This period belonged to the Maurya dynasty. Mauryan coins generally weighed around 3 grams and had specific marks like the Sun and a six-armed God. These coins were mostly circular, with a few of them being rectangular/square. It is safe to say that the history of Indian coins took shape during this period, as did their physical shape.
1st Century AD – The Kushans brought the Greek tradition of imprinting portraits on their coins. By this time, gold, silver, copper, and lead were popular choices for minting coins. Kushan coins had elaborate imprints of Bactrian legends and kings holding weapons or other objects and complete with scriptures in the sides of the coin. In a way, modern-day coins continue to follow the Kushan blueprint.
12th Century AD – The rule of the Turkish sultanate saw a departure from the imprint of Indian kings and introduced Islamic calligraphy, a tradition that their more illustrious successors continued. High-value coins of this era were called 'Tanka' and were made of gold, silver, and copper, while coins of lesser value were called 'Jitals'.
Related: The journey of demonetization
1540-45 – Sher Shah Suri's five-year reign is significant in the history of Indian money. He introduced a new consolidated currency in the country, which withstood changes in reign and survived even up till the early days of British rule. Coins issued by Suri were made of silver and weighed around 11 grams. He named them 'Rupiya'.
Mughal Era – The Mughal era silver coins were called Tankas or Shahrukhis and assumed different imprints as the rulers changed. Parallel to these, however, Sher Shah Suri's Rupiya legacy continued. Shahrukhis always had Islamic calligraphy imprints and were made of silver, except for the copper coins minted during the reign of Humayun and Akbar.
1717 – Mughal currency remained prevalent even as the East India Company rule started – until Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar gave permission to the British to mint Mughal coins at the Bombay mint. The British started minting coins from gold, silver, copper, and tin.
Related: Identity checks to be mandatory for cash dealings of above Rs. 50,000
1770-1832 – India adopted paper money for the first time in India under early financial institutions like Bank of Hindostan, General Bank of Bengal and Bihar, and the Bengal Bank. It was a time when both semi-government and private banks could issue currency notes. Financial instruments like hundis, shares, and bonds also started appearing in the Indian money market.
1835 – The year witnessed the passing of the CoinageAct. This act standardised the currency for undivided India and as Mughal Empire wound up in the next few decades, portraits of British royalties made their first appearance on the rupee, notably Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V.
1935 – The Reserve Bank of India was established as the central bank and empowered to issue money for the Government of India, an arrangement that exists to this day.
1938 – RBI issued its first note, Rs 5 note with the portrait of King George VI in the month of January. In the following month, it issued notes of denominations Rs 10, Rs 100, Rs 1000 and Rs 10,000.
1940 – The Rs 1 note was reissued in this year. The note was first issued in 1917 but was discontinued in 1926.
1947-50 – With independence, the Lion Capital of Sarnath was introduced as the national emblem, which replaced portraits of British monarchs. The first post-independence currency was the one-rupee note.
1953 – This was a landmark year as Hindi language was used prominently on the new notes. In the following year, higher denomination notes of Rs 1000, Rs 5000 and Rs 10,000 were reintroduced, which had been discontinued in the previous years.
1980 – Symbolising advancement of the country, new noted were introduced with symbol of science, technology, oil rigs and various Indian art forms.
1988 – This year saw the introduction of stainless steel coins for the first time. 10, 25 and 50 paise coins were issued.
1992 – RBI issues Re 1 and Rs 5 stainless steel coins.
1996 – The smiling Mahatma series was first introduced in 1996, which remains to this day. The picture was taken from an actual photograph of his, taken alongside British politician Lord Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence.
Since 1996, various objects have featured on Indian currency notes, such as the Indian parliament, the Himalayas, etc. After demonetisation, we saw the introduction of the new 500 and 2000 rupee notes in 2016, 200 rupee notes in 2017, and 50 and 100 rupee notes in 2018.


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Household Hazardous Waste
The Upland HHW Collection Center will operate on the following upcoming Saturdays:
January 6January 20January 27 | February 3February 10February 24 | March 2March 9March 16March 23March 30 |
The HHW Collection Center will observe holiday closures on Saturday, January 13th and February 17th.
The Upland HHW Collection Center is open on Saturday only, from 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM. The center will close during inclement weather (rain, extreme heat, wind storms), on holiday weekends, and when material collections have reached capacity.
San Bernardino County residents can drop off items such as paint, oil, pesticides, and more at the Upland Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility located at 1370 N. Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786.
Residents can use any of the other participating HHW collection facilities in San Bernardino County. Days and hours of operations vary. Call (800) 645-9228 or visit the San Bernardino County Fire's Household Hazardous Waste site for more information.
LIMIT: Items per trip must be less than 15 gal. or 125 lbs. Waste must be in the back of the vehicle. No business waste will be accepted.
For questions or concerns, please call us at (909) 291-2967, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday–Thursday. For other HHW collection centers locations and operating hours, please call 1-800-645-9228 prior to visiting or visit https://www.sbcfire.org/ofm/hhw/CollectionFacilities.aspx for more information.
Thank you for helping us ensure the safety and protection of the community and the environment.
Other HHW Collection Centers:
> OPEN SATURDAYS ONLY in Rancho Cucamonga: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, except on holiday weekends: 8794 Lion Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
> OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY in Ontario: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: 1430 S. Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection is for residents of San Bernardino County, excluding the City of Fontana, to surrender household generated hazardous waste, free of charge, for proper disposal.
Location: Upland City Yard
1370 North Benson Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Contacts: City of Upland's Integrated Waste hotline: (909) 931-4343 or Public Works Mainline: (909) 291-2930.
- Residents who are displaying or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms will be turned away and asked to return to the HHW collection site 2 weeks after symptoms subside.
- All materials must be securely placed in unlocked trunk or bed of truck. For safety, staff will not enter vehicle cabin.
- Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds in containers no larger than five (5) gallons per vehicle.
No business waste is accepted.
What we accept:
- Used motor oil, filters, antifreeze & automotive products
- Hobby supplies, paints, and thinners
- Sharps*
- Propane tanks
- Fluorescent tubes & mercury thermometers
- Fertilizers, pesticides & herbicides
- Pool chemicals & chemical cleaners
- Household cleaners and cooking oil
- Personal medications
- Electronic waste & batteries**
- Separate controlled and uncontrolled substances in plastic bags
*Sharps containers may be obtained free of charge at the Public Works Office Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or during normal HHW Collection Center hours. Sharps may only be submitted for disposal during the HHW Collection Center's normal operational hours on Saturday, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
**New DOT regulations require that some battery terminals be protected to prevent fires from sparks generated from friction during the transport of batteries. Please place tape on the terminals of all batteries except for AA, AAA, C, and D batteries. Thank you for your cooperation.
We do not accept explosives, asbestos, radioactive waste, business waste, and medical waste. For disposal options, please call (909) 382-5401
For additional information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program, click here.
Used Oil Services at a Glance
Additional Services
Free Used Motor Oil Collection Containers
- Available at the HHW Collection Center, 1370 N Benson Avenue, during HHW Collection Center hours. The HHW Collection Center is open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. except on holiday weekends, during inclement weather, or when collection has reached capacity.
- Available at the Upland City Yard, 1370 N Benson Avenue, Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Please call (909) 291-2967 to make an appointment to pick up your free used oil container.
Free Mulch
- Available during HHW collection center hours at 1370 N Benson Avenue. The HHW Collection Center is open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. except on holiday weekends, during inclement weather, or when collection has reached capacity.
- Made from green waste collected throughout the City.
- Available only to Upland residents.
- Availability not guaranteed.
- You must provide your own containers, tools, and safety equipment as needed.


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The Universal Judgement, 1304-05, Giotto, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy |
As we go about our daily lives we try to do what's right. Our ideals of right and wrong our so ingrained within us almost from birth that, except for unusual circumstances, we seldom give them much thought. And regardless of how religious we are, or the exact details of our religious beliefs, there remains lodged in the back of our minds, the ultimate reason why we strive to favor right over wrong--the promise of heaven if we do, the threat of hell if we don't. It's a simple either-or situation and society today hates situations without shades of gray. We have come to complicate the whole matter with the field of ethics in which we attempt to evaluate our actions based upon the circumstances of the moment, or we invent a halfway house such as purgatory where there is the opportunity for atonement before the final judgment. Though there is little or no Biblical support for such an idea, during Medieval times the church found this concept a slick way to raise funds by working out various financial arrangements with the heirs of wealthy deceased individuals whereby the loved-one's time in purgatory could be reduced by the contribution of guilt money or the doing of good works.
Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy |
One of the greatest works of art from the Medieval period was the result of just such a dubious deal. Reginaldo Scrovegni of Padua was a notorious usurer, lending money at exorbitant rates--interest often approaching 100%. Today we would call him a loan shark. His sins were so grievous he was listed amongst the damned in Dante's Divine Comedy. In 1302, his son, Enrico, set out to "rescue" his father's damned soul, or more likely the family's reputation, by building a glorious chapel known today as the Scrovegni Chapel (sometimes referred to as the Arena Chapel, above, right). He commissioned the best architects, workers, craftsmen, and most of all, the best artist of the day to implement his guilt trip. And in 1302, that meant Giotto (see the previous article below). Inside, over the main entrance, Giotto painted a last judgment (appropriate under the circumstances) that was to reign as the supreme statement on the matter until Michelangelo gave us his impression of the subject over the altar in the Sistine Chapel nearly 250 years later.
The Last Judgement (detail, hell), 1225, Coppo di Marcovaldo |
Torcello Cathendral Last Judgement, 12th Century mosaic. |
Not only did Michelangelo not invent the idea of the last judgment as a painting theme, but neither did Giotto in fact (though some would say Michelangelo was heavily influence by Giotto). From about the year 1000 on, the church found it beneficial to emphasize, through its art, the ultimate dispensation of justice. A 1225 mosaic of the Last Judgement (above) by Coppo di Marcovaldo features quite prominently a horrendous, flesh-eating devil while the Torcello cathedral has a Byzantine style mosaic Last Judgment (above, left) dating from the 12th century featuring a river of fire sweeping away the damned. A later fresco, the work of Pietro Cavallini in Rome's Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome (bottom), is a much more touching and serene depiction. Giotto's version is a refinement of all these. It is just as colorful and graphic, especially given its greater realism, but shifts to emphasis much more toward the divine judgment seat of Christ. Giotto is said to have been quite sensitive to the needs of the Scrovegni family in decorating their chapel. He was, in fact, not above a form of usury himself. The wealthy artist was in the habit of hiring out his looms for exorbitant fees to the poverty-stricken weavers of his hometown of Florence.
The Last Judgement, 1293, Pietro Cavallini, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome. |


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Patricia D. Brown, founder and director of Spiritworks Inc., is an ordained United Methodist minister, pastoral theologian, and associate professor of educational ministries and Christian formation in the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University. In this user-friendly resource, she has gathered more than 40 different prayer practices, both ancient and modern, that integrate "heart and head, faith and reason, and holy living with active compassion." Each chapter includes the history or background of the prayer practice, step-by-step instructions, things to think about or questions for reflection after you've tried the practice, and a bibliography of other books and resources to continue your journey. Brown's vision of prayer is formed by an ecumenical and multifaith sensibility along with a respect for insights from psychology and related disciplines.
One of the most helpful parts of this broad and substantive volume is a prayer styles self-assessment, similar to the Myers-Briggs research model. Prayer is not a one-size-fits-all matter, so you can take a test to see which of four styles — searching, experiential, relational, or innovative — is best suited to you. For example, those inclined toward innovative prayer revel in new insights, the imagination, creativity, and novelty. The prayer practices most appropriate for them are praying with the body, prayer labyrinth, home prayer altars, Ignatian prayer (guided imagination), prayer beads, praying with mandelas, and prayer dance. Explanations of so many prayer practices make this book the perfect resource for Christians who want to deepen and enrich their devotional lives.


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Canalith repositioning procedure
Date Updated: 08/28/2020
The canalith repositioning procedure can help relieve benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a condition in which you have brief, but intense, episodes of dizziness and vertigo that occur when you move your head. Vertigo usually comes from a problem with the part of the inner ear responsible for balance. BPPV occurs when tiny canalith particles (otoconia) in one part of your inner ear break loose and fall into the semicircular canals of your inner ear.
The canalith repositioning procedure can move these particles to a part of your ear where they won't cause dizziness. The procedure involves several simple head maneuvers. It can be done in your doctor's office. The procedure is usually effective and relieves vertigo in about 80% of people after one or two treatments. But the problem may recur.
Why it's done
The canalith repositioning procedure is performed to relieve symptoms of BPPV. The procedure moves the particles causing symptoms from the fluid-filled semicircular canals of your inner ear to an area where they won't cause problems. They move to a tiny baglike open area that houses one of the other structures in your ear. Once there, these particles won't cause vertigo and will likely dissolve or be reabsorbed by bodily fluids in your ear.
The canalith repositioning procedure has certain risks, such as:
- Neck or back injury
- Movement of the particles to an unintended location which could continue to cause vertigo
- Side effects, including feelings of nausea, dizziness and lightheadedness
Make sure you tell your doctor about any medical conditions you have, such as a neck or back condition, or advanced rheumatoid arthritis, before beginning the procedure. You may need to delay having the procedure.
How you prepare
There are no special preparations for the canalith repositioning procedure. Wear clothing that will allow you to move freely through each of the maneuvers.
What you can expect
During the procedure
The canalith repositioning procedure involves holding four positions for about 30 seconds each, or as long as you have symptoms while you hold that position. You'll generally stay in each position an extra 30 seconds after your symptoms have stopped. Your doctor will watch your eyes for abnormal movements during the procedure. The procedure may be repeated three or more times within a treatment session.
The canalith repositioning procedure includes these steps:
- First you move from a sitting to a reclining position with your head turned to the affected side by 45 degrees. Your doctor will help extend your head over the edge of the table at a slight angle.
- With your head still extended over the edge of the table, you'll be prompted to turn your head slowly away from the affected side by about 90 degrees.
- Roll onto your side. Your head should be slightly angled while you look down at the floor.
- Finally, you return carefully to a sitting position with your head tilted down and returned to the center position. You'll likely need to sit still for about 20 minutes.
After the procedure
After the procedure, follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor will likely teach you how to perform the procedure yourself so that you can do it at home if needed. You may need to perform these exercises for several days before your symptoms go away.
Nearly 80% of people who undergo the procedure experience relief. But if your symptoms return, your doctor can repeat the canalith repositioning procedure. The procedure may need to be repeated several times to relieve your symptoms. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.
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Raw organic cacao butter is packed with protective fatty acids and antioxidants. Imported from Bali, this cacao butter is perfect for making homemade chocolates and desserts. Raw cacao butter also lends itself to many beauty applications, from moisturizers to a plethora of other skincare uses. Our cacao butter is 100% all-natural and never heated.
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All chocolate lovers should pamper themselves inside and out. Fortunately, few things in life are as naturally luxurious as our pure, raw, organic cacao butter, allowing you to harness the power of chocolate to soothe and moisturize your skin while treating yourself to an unforgettably rich cocoa treat.
This truly alive and raw cocoa butter arrives in 250 gram blocks and keeps well under refrigeration for months, thanks to a natural balance of antioxidants that makes it one of the most stable fats on the planet. Many cacao butter products are heated to high temperatures during the extraction process, which breaks down those antioxidants and strips the butter of the natural preservative properties that make it such a powerful skin treatment. Particularly when using it as a moisturizer, insisting on genuine, raw organic cacao is a must.
It is such a precious commodity in part because the cacao tree, which produces the cacao pods that are cold-pressed for their rich butter, is a notoriously difficult plant to cultivate. Our organic cocoa butter is imported from Bali, Indonesia, home to some of the world's healthiest cacao forests. The trees will not grow more than 20 degrees from the equator or anywhere where temperatures may fall below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and even under ideal conditions and constant care, 4 years will pass before a cacao tree produces fruit. But all it takes is a taste or a touch to understand why it's worth all the fuss.
Possibilities of Raw Cacao Butter
Try mixing your own homemade moisturizer by slowly melting one part cacao butter with three parts raw essential oil, such as coconut or chamomile oil. Alternatively, add a small spoonful to a steaming bath for a long, lavish soak that will invigorate your skin from head to toe. Organic cacao butter absorbs so well, you can even rub it directly into your skin without any additives at all.
But don't let your skin have all the fun; with a melting point just below body temperature, raw cocoa butter is the key ingredient that gives better chocolates that oh-so-satisfying melt-in-your-mouth quality. Stir some into agave syrup, maple syrup or honey for a luscious raw chocolate syrup, or make a remarkably rich pudding by combining a tablespoon of raw cacao butter, two tablespoons of cocoa power, a medium avocado and a few drops of vanilla extract in a food processor.
And since it is all-natural and completely raw, our organic cocoa butter makes a fantastic dairy butter substitute for vegan and raw food diets.
Please keep in mind this is an ingredient and not meant to be eaten as is.
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Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
One Night in the Coral Sea
Illustrator: Robin Brickman
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 6 to 9
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2006 ISBN: 978-1570913907
Every year in late spring, "a few days after the full moon," something extraordinary happens on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The reef is the largest of its kind in the world, and it is made up of 2,800 different reefs, each one of which is unique. The reefs were built by tiny coral animals, and they provide countless creatures with a home. Turtles, sharks, fish, invertebrates, whales, dugongs, and other animals swim and glide through the water, creating a colorful and fascinating underwater world.
The special event that takes here in the spring is called a "mass spawning event." The coral polyps open up and "egg packets escape and float like balloons up toward the sea surface." Soon the water is full of millions upon millions of egg packets. The packets open and release the eggs into the water, which are fertilized by tiny sperm that have also been released by the coral polyps.
The eggs that are fertilized then begin a long journey that, for some, will end when a tiny coral polyp larvae settles down to begin building a new section of reef. Many of the eggs and larvae provide fish and other creatures with a valuable source of food. For them, this mass spawning event is an opportunity to get a nourishing meal.
In this remarkable book Sneed B. Collard III and Robin Brickman combine their talents to give young readers a singular book experience. The text is easy to follow, packed with fascinating information, and it will help young readers to understand what a coral reef is and how it is made by millions of tiny animals.
Robin Brickman's extraordinary watercolors are given an added dimension because she has added cut paper collage to her art to give the illustrations depth and detail. Readers of all ages will be transported by the beauty and intricacy of the art.


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Preparing for ASC 842 lease accounting compliance requires a lot of dedicated time, planning and resources. The longer you wait, the more likely you are to run into issues that can restrict your resources.
In this webinar, RSM and Visual Lease will discuss how having a timeline now can help you more easily plan and prepare for important milestones and required tasks.
- The important steps required ahead of the ASC 842 private company deadline
- Why you should act NOW to make lease accounting compliance a top priority
- Ways to streamline important decisions and plan for important milestones
- Jason Lucas, Technical Sales Engineer at Visual Lease
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Hi All,
Few minutes ago, I was playing the words related to the theme Time of the game Wordshapes and I was able to find the answers. Now, I can reveal the words that may help all the upcoming players. The complete list of the words is to be discoved just after the next paragraph.
And about the game answers of Wordshapes, they will be up to date during the lifetime of the game. The bonus words that I have crossed will be available for you and if you find any additional ones, I will gladly take them. This may help players who visit after you. Anyway, I liked the graphical particularities of the game and an impressive lighting certainly seems to be the most interesting part of the game.
Answers of Wordshapes Time:
Version 1:
- age, week, future, era, past, century, date, day, decade, year, hourglass, midnight, minute, month, watch, zone, sundial, second, clock
Version 2:
- decade, milestone, dusk, history, millennium, morning, moment, future, deadline, era, generation, today, tomorrow, yesterday, minute, midnight, tonight, calendar, noon, evening, future, hour, month, past, dawn, second, day, year, season, century, night, decade, epoch, fortnight, january, june, march, august, late, watch, hourglass, april, eternity, sundial, early, clock, alarm
Please remember that I'll always mention the master topic of the game : Wordshapes Answers, the link to the previous level : Wordshapes Things You Sit On and the link to the next one Wordshapes Time Spans. You may want to know the content of nearby topics so these links will tell you about it !
Please let us know your thoughts. They are always welcome. So, have you thought about leaving a comment, to correct a mistake or to add an extra value to the topic ? I'm all ears.


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New program to target cybercrimes against Indiana youth
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indiana State Police are starting a statewide effort to educate young people about cyber victimization.
State police announced the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children program on Monday morning. The program will have three specially train educators available for those between the ages of eight and 18.
Officials say they anticipate the program will have more requests than the educators can handle. But they say an aggressive plan is being developed that would provide at least 300 training programs to young people by the end of the year.
State police say the programs are necessary because of instances of sexual predators targeting young people online. Programming also will focus on cyber-bullying and radicalization by terrorists and criminal extremists.
A grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is funding the project.


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Earlier this month our DiscoverEstevan team put out a poll on what people are spending their $500 tax credit cheque on.
Many of our respondents went a step further to discuss the hardships of living with skyrocketing costs in several aspects of life.
Destiny Tremblay is a mother of four who works as a server. She said the hardest part right now is affording groceries.
"Definitely scraping by, I'm using all the money that I can get my hands on at this point," said Tremblay, who lives in Endeavour, Sask. "With groceries rising, it's really taken all of our extra funds. My weekly grocery bill has gone up by about 60 per cent. Every time I go to the grocery store, something else has gone up in price again."
"I don't even have any savings anymore, and my credit card is maxed out."
Meanwhile, Mitchel Meersnan lives near Saskatoon. He said he's had to adjust his shopping to compensate for the rising food costs.
"You can't shop at places like Sobeys for groceries...that's like a luxury now," Meersnan laughed. "You've got to shop at No Frills or Walmart."
He added that he's stopped driving his truck in favour of his car because it's better on gas.
Both Meersnan and Tremblay agree that trips and other entertainment avenues have had to fall by the wayside.
"I haven't gone on any vacations this year, and I used to go on two or three a year," Meersnan said. "Eating out, I think I've maybe only eaten out a couple times this year. I used to eat out all the time."
Tremblay said her family outings have also been cut back.
"We used to go to Saskatoon or Regina fairly regularly. We used to go every couple months or so, spend the day and go do fun things, like an indoor trampoline place. We haven't done that in probably eight months, nine months," she said. "We stay home whenever we can, basically."
Meersnan, who works in the uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan, also described how inflation is affecting his lifestyle.
"You just start kind of shutting off...like you don't want to do anything because it's so expensive," he said. "That's kind of the thing that affects us most. I spend a lot more time at home. We used to be always out doing stuff. But you don't want to really go out and do anything anymore because it's so damn expensive. That's probably the thing we notice most."
Tremblay said she's hopeful for the future.
"It's just waiting it out, and as my kids get older I'll hopefully be able to work more and get more comfortable again, but for now it is what it is," she said.


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The TUDOR United SportsCar Championship takes to the streets of Detroit's Belle Isle for the fifth round of the 2015 season this weekend.
Continental Tire Keys to the Race:
Race: Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
Track: The Raceway at Belle Isle Park
Length: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Entries: 24 cars spread across three classes: 7 cars (P), 7 cars (PC), 10 cars (GTD)
Friday, May 29 (all times ET)
Practice 1 – 8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Practice 2 – 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Qualifying – 5:10 – 6:10 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Warm-up – 8:15-8:35 a.m.
Race – 12:05 – 1:45 p.m. (1 hour, 40 minutes)
Previous Winners: Wayne Taylor Racing (P), New Event (PC), Scuderia Corsa (GTD)
Previous Polesitters: Richard Westbrook (P), New Event (PC), Spencer Pumpelly (GTD).
Driver Insight: "I love street circuits. You have to be really precise and if you make one mistake you probably have a problem and you will end up in the wall. This creates more adrenaline. Walls? I don't recognize them, except if I scratch the wall with my mirror. I understand the circuit has been repaved. I am excited to see and drive on the new pavement. New pavement always creates more grip, which will affect cornering speed, create faster lap times and that will be more exciting for the drivers and the fans." – Mario Farnbacher, No. 23 Team Seattle/Alex Job Racing Porsche 911 GT America
Drive Times: Minimum: 35 minutes for PC/GTD Silver/Bronze drivers; Maximum: None
Tires: Continental Tire "Black" for P, PC and GTD.
Pit Stops: 40-45 minute stint length for P, PC; 50-55 minutes for GTD
Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms, High: 76 F, 60 percent chance of rain
Saturday, May 30, 12-2 p.m. (FOX Sports 2)
Sunday May 31, 2-4 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)
Radio: Complete session-by-session coverage on IMSA Radio
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There is a great debate set forth in the IHI's Open School discussion of the wrong-side surgery case that occurred at our hospital a few years ago. (I have written about this below, but there are some new postings.)
Kimberlee Ziga writes: I, as an RN working in an ICU, have also made mistakes. Thank God they have not been life threatening but nonetheless, they were mistakes. I was educated thoroughly and proven to be competent with testing. When I made that mistake, I was written up. I totally understood why. I am a licensed professional who is competent at her job, and that calls for accountability and responsibility. I believe all the medical staff involved should have been held accountable and disciplined accordingly. If that was my family member, I would have been irate for what they had to go through.
In contrast, Jessie Moon says: Paul Levy . . . made it out like it was a serious situation, but one that could happen to any surgery team. He* did not punish any one person, but instead he took care of the situation by asking, "how can we lower the chances of this ever happening again", which makes the person and the family that this happened to feel better (or so I would assume), the public, as well as the workers in this hospital.
There are two parts to this question. What is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of a similar event happening in the future? I have addressed this topic fully below. At heart, the answer goes to the definition of the "just culture" that has been adopted by a hospital.
But let's talk about the second one: What makes the patient and family feel better in a situation like this?
The literature on the topic of disclosure and apology suggests that patients and families are not interested in having the doctor or nurse be punished when a medical error occurs, if (and this is an important if), the clinician makes clear that he or she is clearly regretful about the error, is empathetic with the patient, and if the clinician and hospital show that they plan to learn from the error to help avoid repeats with other patients.
We can speculate on why this is the case. I heard IHI's Jim Conway discuss this once, and I think he had it right. Jim said that patients want to trust their doctors and nurses. That trust is enhanced when a clinician makes a clear and honest admission of an error and shows that s/he cares about the additional pain and suffering imposed on the patient.
However, the patient also wants to know that something has been learned from the experience. S/he wants an assurance that his or her pain is not in vain, that other patients will be less likely to suffer similar harm. This tendency comes from the inherent goodness in most people. We do not mind making personal sacrifices if other people are helped and a greater good emerges.
But, an additional step adds even greater value. As noted by Tom Delbanco and Sigall Bell:
Perhaps most important, building bridges to injured patients necessitates including them and other patients in the development of solutions. Patients and families will bring ideas to the table that expand the horizons of health care professionals. The yield from working in partnership could be enormous, both improving people's experience with medical error and preventing harm from occurring in the future.
* A slight correction for Jessie: The decision about punishing a member of the medical staff for clinical errors generally lies with the Chief of Service and with the hospital's Medical Executive Committee, not with the CEO. But I certainly concurred in this case.
Paul Levy is the President and CEO of Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center in Boston. Paul recently became the focus of much media attention when he decided to publish infection rates at his hospital, despite the fact that under Massachusetts law he is not yet required to do so. For the past three years he has blogged about his experiences in an online journal, Running a Hospital, one of the few blogs we know of maintained by a senior hospital executive.
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How Technology Has Changed The Presidential Elections
The US presidential elections are picking up steam, and these days, they work a little differently. Sure, the core process is still the same, but technology is changing the way we think them. We no longer have to stand around and confine our discussions to the home and the workplace; all we need is a keyboard to showcase our thoughts. Not only can we get access to more opinions and information, but candidates have to be even more careful with everything they do. So, let's have a look at some ways in which technology has changed the presidential elections.
Social media has affected our lives in many ways. It has been around for a long time, but has grown a lot in the last four years. Twitter and Facebook have continued to explode in popularity. New platforms like Instagram and SnapChat have also risen to prominence. We constantly discuss the elections through these methods, even going as far as making memes and silly videos about them. Whatever we think about it; social media will influence our views. We'll continue to see different opinions and shape our perceptions around them. When it's time to vote in the us presidential election polls, we won't forget what we've seen.
For that reason, social media is also a crucial tool for the candidates. They'll often try out different marketing techniques to get ahead, sometimes unsuccessfully. There appears to be an inherent desire to "stay cool" with these campaigns, often ending up in disaster. Of course, candidates need to be incredibly aware of everything they say and do these days as well. One slip-up, and it'll be all over social media within minutes. A tiny error could ruin an entire campaign, much more so than in the past.
There's more to technology than social media, though. While candidates can feel the wrath of social media very easily, other elements of technology are there to help them in new ways. In particular, analytical software and stat-tracking are paramount to their success. They can keep incredibly accurate tabs on all the strategies they implement. With just a click of a button, they can see what is and isn't working, and tailor their approaches accordingly. Of course, this has always been the case to a certain degree, but the level of depth is like never before, and will only continue to improve.
If you looked back ten years ago, technology was nothing like it is today. The election process has changed radically, and you have to wonder what it'll be like ten years from now. Will social media still be as prominent as it is today? Probably. Inevitably, new pieces of technology will be available to assist both candidates as well as voters. It's possible that traditional campaigns will disappear entirely in favor of technology-based ones. It may even go the other way as candidates realise the damning effect it can have on their campaigns when things go wrong. One thing's for sure; technology will continue to change the way we think about presidential elections in the future.


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Inspirational Journeys Presents: From Therapist to Business Coach with Pamela Godbois
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Out of your Mind podcast with this week's special guest. I asked her to be my special guest, as a way to introduce you to an entrepreneurial coach and share her story. INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEYS PRESENTS! Pamela Godbois! Hello: I'm proud to announce the following guest … Read more


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Wildfire warning during dry weather
NI Water has warned the public that in this warm and dry weather, there is a greater risk of wildfires developing in the countryside due to the burning of vegetation or waste and littering and dumping of waste materials.
Speaking to Newry Times, Rebecca Allen, Catchment Liaison Officer at NI Water said, "Wildfires not only pose a risk to human life, wildlife, property and the environment, but also to our drinking water supply.
"Many areas which might be prone to wildfires like the Mourne Mountains, and areas which are unfortunately subject to fly-tipping are also in our drinking water catchments.
"A water catchment is where water is collected by the natural landscape into rivers, lakes and streams.
"NI Water control 24 drinking water catchments supplying water to all of Northern Ireland.
"While we are working hard to deal with the problem of wildfires, we can assure customers that tap water quality is unaffected and is of a very high quality.
"However, wildfires within these catchments not only pose a terrible risk to all life but removes the primary layer of vegetation, leaving the burned bare soil exposed to erosion which then makes its way into the reservoirs which supply the water to be treated to become our drinking water.
She continued, "The great erosion caused by wildfire increases carbon and other polluting chemicals significantly in raw water in the area, where sediment is accumulated in streams, lakes and reservoirs.
"This makes it especially difficult and more expensive to treat at our facilities to the stringent standards required by the Drinking Water Regulations.
"A significant amount of other work by our water supply colleagues also has to be undertaken at the treatment works to ensure excellent quality drinking water during these times, with extra water samples having to be collected and analysed, streams from burned areas needing to be isolated from our raw water intake, and other remedial measures like blocking streams to protect our reservoirs," Rebecca added.
The public is reminded that deliberate setting of wildfires is a criminal offence and if you see anyone setting a fire you should call the PSNI immediately.
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40-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision on 23rd Avenue West
SEATTLE, WA (October 1, 2018) – A 40-year-old man was fatally injured in a crash on Thorndyke Avenue West, early Monday afternoon. The victim was not yet identified pending notification of family.
According to Washington State Patrol troopers, the collision took place at approximately 3:00 PM at the intersection of Thorndyke Avenue West and 23rd Avenue West.
Due to impact of the accident, one of the two drivers was stuck inside the car and had to be extracted from his vehicle. He was later pronounced dead on site by first responders. Reports show that the second driver did not suffer any injuries.
Following the accident, state police closed both directions of Thorndyke for cleanup and preliminary investigation, but has since reopened. No further information has been released to the public regarding the circumstances leading up the fatal crash.
We at Sweet Law Group offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with them during this very trying time. May he rest in peace.
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For anybody who tries to be socially conscious, it can be overwhelming to distribute your energy and resources to every deserving cause. You want to make the world a better place, but you also know that there are millions of people in need. Determining where to devote your time is a challenge to be sure, but there are a few causes that you can be confident supporting. The following are just a few examples of social campaigns that everybody should be concerned with helping. No matter what your interests are, these causes are sure to make a difference.
Making the world a better place is no easy task, but it is a little more feasible when you focus your energy and choose the right cause. The following are examples of some of the most worthwhile causes out there. By educating yourself and learning about the best ways to help, you can make a difference and help those in need around the world.
Women's Empowerment
Internationally, women represent a marginalize and often victimized population. Women in some countries enjoy more rights and freedom than women in other places, but across the board, they generally do not possess the same social and political power as their male counterparts. Efforts to empower women can take many forms. Some organizations focus on providing economic resources to impoverished women, and others focus on teaching women valuable skills such as coding. All of these efforts are valuable contributions to the empowerment of women, and when you pitch in, you are helping to improve conditions for women around the world.
Education for Children
Most people in developed nations take education for granted. Kids go to school and can even go to college if they wish—but for millions of children throughout the rest of the world, this is not the reality. Improving access to education is one of the most important causes you could possibly contribute to, and it can positively impact the lives of countless children. Philanthropists such as Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva on Youtube offer examples of the empowerment that can be achieved through greater access to education. All kids deserve to be able to learn and go to school.
Feeding the Hungry
Unfortunately, there are millions of people around the world who still experience hunger on a daily basis. Meals may be difficult to come by for such populations, and there is often no easy solution. Plenty of charities, however, are doing meaningful work in gradually reducing world hunger and supplying those at risk with nutritional resources. This is a life-saving endeavor, and it empowers communities, too. No resource is more vital than nourishment, and you have the power to provide it by supporting the charities and causes that are on the ground supplying food to people.
Empowerment Through Sports
Many philanthropists devote themselves only to one cause rather than approaching charity intersectionally. Anybody who has seen Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva on Youtube, however, will know that it is entirely possible to take on multiple causes and successfully make progress. One way to approach multiple issues at once is to develop community initiatives that unite and empower people collectively. Sports offer a great example of this—as people get involved, other community issues can more easily be addressed and remedied. In Uzbekistan, for example, a gymnastics league provides inspiration and engagement to the participants as well as the communities that become involved.
Children With Disabilities
Children are often the most vulnerable members of a community, so it is important that they are protected and cared for. This is even truer if the children in question happen to be disabled. Disabled children are less likely to receive education, adequate nourishment and social stability. Needless to say, they are deserving of the support and empowerment that will help them live successfully. Charities devoted to this cause often provide basic resources as well as support services to help disabled children thrive in their communities. This, in turn, helps whole communities thrive, too.
Kids Without Parents
There are many reasons a child may be living without their parents—some cannot afford to raise the child, others give their children up for adoption and others pass away and leave orphans behind. All of these situations are tragic and put kids in a particularly vulnerable position. Much like disabled children, kids without parents may struggle to access the education, nourishment and support they need. Charities devoted to helping such children, though, are a great way to counteract such disadvantages. This cause is important for ensuring that all kids have the same opportunities—regardless of their family or background.
Getting involved in causes that you care about is the best way to make a difference and ultimately make the world a better place. Though there are many causes you might consider, these are some of the most important, and you can affect change effectively by devoting yourself to any of the aforementioned issues.


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Pretty sure the answer is no, as its not possible to edit the system administrator profile, but just in case...here goes.
When new permissions are created by Salesforce, is there any way to get these included for the system administrator profile itself (ie not by creating a new permission set and assigning it).
I'm testing API client whitelisting in my sandbox, and the new Use Any API Client
permission was not added to the system administrator profile. In looking, I noticed the new-ish set audit fields upon creation
is also not enabled, along with a few others here and there.
My general sense was that the standard system admin profile is granted all permissions by default. I do wonder if these permissions would be checked in a new org. Spun up a new DE org and dont see many of the perms in there at all, so going to consider this a moot point and close the question.
So if there is any way to add the permission, would be interested to know.


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text: Culture Art Albany High grad puts on the football pads in Israel Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By Jonathan Harris | November 28, 2013 Avi Rosenblum plays both sides. On offense, he runs and catches. On defense, he tackles. He is 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and adorned with tattoos. He is a 20-year-old African American man and the grandson of an Orthodox rabbi who survived the Holocaust. And now, Rosenblum is one of the newest members of the Ramat Hasharon Hammers — a team in the Israeli Football League, an amateur league that has been playing full-contact American football since 2007. Avi Rosenblum makes a catch in a preseason game on Nov. 23 in Israel. photo/courtesy avi rosenblum Not only that, but Rosenblum just might be the team's best player. The Hammers played their first and only preseason game last weekend, and Rosenblum went off like a sonic boom: He caught two touchdown passes, ran for two other touchdowns and also scored a two-point conversion in the Hammers' 52-26 victory over the Petah Tikva Troopers. The Hammers, who went 8-2 last season, will open the regular season on Dec. 12 against the Jerusalem Lions. Even before suiting up in Israel, Rosenblum had some lofty athletic achievements. He competed twice in baseball at the JCC Maccabi Games and, in 2010, was honored by the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California. Rosenblum's journey started in El Paso, Texas, where he was born to African American parents and adopted at the age of 12 days by East Bay residents Debby Graudenz and Rom Rosenblum. Growing up in the Bay Area, Rosenblum came to terms with and embraced the dual nature of his situation. "I'm a black Jew and live with everything that goes along with it," he says today. When asked to elaborate, he explains, "People are surprised when they're expecting to meet [someone with the name] Avi Rosenblum and it's me. Sometimes when I go to a Jewish function, people look at me funny or ask, 'Do you know this is a Jewish function?' Yeah, I do; I'm Jewish." According to a recent article in the Times of Israel, Rosenblum has been getting a lot of stares on the streets of Israel. Logo of the Ramat Hasharon Hammers He's also been "getting many calls from papers and TV stations for interviews," says his father, Rom, a longtime audio engineer who used to work on Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants broadcasts. "Who knew he'd be such a star? Such a proud abba [father] I am!" Rom and Debby met in Israel in 1969 when they were part of the Young Judea program and about the age Avi is now. They were in the Israeli armed forces during the Yom Kippur War and, one month after that conflict, in 1973, became founding members of Kibbutz Ketura, which still exists and thrives on the site of an old army base in the Arava Rift valley, about 30 miles north of Eilat, and, Rom notes, purposely within Israel's pre-war border. Today, Kibbutz Ketura is home to the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, a graduate school that brings Jewish and Arab students together from all over the world to study environmental sustainability and meet challenges cooperatively. Although they brought Avi up in Oakland and Albany, Rom and Debby spoke to him in Hebrew during his early years. They have always kept a kosher home, frequently attend shul and currently are members of Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkeley. Avi speaks animatedly and expansively about his upbringing as a Jew and describes his affiliation as "laid-back Conservative." About football, however, Avi is hardly laid back. Having played all four years at Albany High on both offense and defense, and for the past two seasons at the junior college level, he has distinguished himself as a solid player who harbors a burning ambition to play at a higher level. During a business trip to Wisconsin this past summer, Rom Rosenblum ran into a childhood friend who mentioned that the son of a mutual acquaintance was playing in the Israel Football League. That very day, Rom emailed Avi with the contact information of the player in Israel, who responded at once and suggested Avi mail a highlight tape to the head coach of the Tel Aviv Sabres. Shortly thereafter, Avi found himself on the phone with the coach and, after a long conversation about plans for changing the Sabres offense, was invited to join the three-time defending champions. However, he was later transferred to one of the IFL's 10 other teams, the Hammers, "for a better fit," as the Times of Israel put it. (Ramat Hasharon is located just north of Tel Aviv, so it wasn't as if he was sent to another part of the country.) On the Hammers, who were upset 40-36 by the Jerusalem Kings in the first round of the playoffs last year, he will play alongside other transplanted Americans and Israelis of both Jewish and Arab heritage. On defense, Avi plays safety, and on offense, he is both a receiver and a running back. He also plays on special teams. In the preseason game on Nov. 23, he had 120 yards combined rushing and receiving while wearing No. 4, the same number he wore in high school at Albany High. Avi with his parents, Rom Rosenblum and Debby Graudenz "The Israelis play for the love of the game. It's not a salaried job," Debby says. Some people use the term "semi-pro" to describe the league, but the players get only insurance and a small stipend; Avi is currently looking for a job, hoping to hook up with the organizers of the Maccabiah Games in Israel. "I am so excited for Avi, and so thrilled that he's in Israel," Debby adds. After visiting Israel at 12, Avi yearned to return. Like his parents, he says he feels a deep connection to the country, its people and culture. "I've always wanted to go back to Israel," he says. "I was already thinking about taking a year off and studying [in Israel], so when this opportunity came up, it was perfect." His mother's brother, "Uncle Jack," whom Avi describes as "black hat Hassidic," lives there and, as it happens, has an adopted son from Brazil, whom Avi calls "the Israeli version of me." As for Rom Rosenblum, who was at first quite reticent about his son's transition from baseball, he says, "my wish has come true for Avi. He has grown into what I dreamed he would be, a strong Jewish man. I hope Israel sticks, he makes aliyah, marries a nice Jewish girl and gives us a lot of Jewish grandchildren." At minimum, Rom believes this chapter in Avi's life will strengthen his relationship with Judaism and give him useful knowledge about the business of sports. He cites the powerful effect that competing in the JCC Maccabi Games had on Avi and posits that perhaps Avi will make a career of working for that organization or one with a similar mission. Jackie Lewis, who headed the JCC of San Francisco delegation to the Maccabi Games in the years Avi played baseball, echoes Rom's sentiment and credits Avi's participation in those games for opening his eyes to the truly international scope of Jewish athletic experience. "Between the Jewish Hall of Fame [of Northern California] induction and his connection with Bay Area Jewish camps, our family experiences with Be'chol Lashon, the JCC Macabbi Games, our shul and his schools — all pulling for him — Avi is really the community's kid," Rom says. "It's neat." Avi's bar mitzvah photos/courtesy of rom rosenblum However, not surprisingly, Avi has his eye on a shot at the NFL. It so happens the Israel Football League is sponsored in large part by Robert Kraft, owner of the three-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Kraft donated money to build the first football-only facility in Israel, Kraft Stadium in central Jerusalem; it has 14,000 seats, lights and artificial turf, and has been the site of the Israel Bowl for all seven years of its existence. Avi hopes the Kraft connection will help him get his shot in the NFL; his dream is to follow in the footsteps of Cincinnati Bengals safety Taylor Mays, whom Avi calls an inspiration. The former USC star and San Francisco 49ers' draft pick is the son of an African American father and a Jewish mother, and was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. And there are many others. Avi says that black-Jewish athletes are plentiful. He considers Nicole Meisner, a sprinter now at the University of Detroit that he met at the Maccabi Games, to be his soul mate. And the football coach at El Cerrito High School, Kenny Kahn, has an African American father and Jewish mother. Avi considers him a friend and mentor. Another friend of Avi's with a similar background uses the term "Blewish" to describe himself. So when the Ramat Hasharon Hammers open their season in two weeks against the Jerusalem Lions, fans will see a revamped offense and a Blewish guy in the lineup — on both sides of the ball. Avraham Dov Rosenblum plays with heart, and very well, on both sides. J. staff contributed to this report. A longer version of this piece appeared on 3200stories.org, the digital venue of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. Jonathan Harris Jonathan Harris is a synagogue administrator and writer-editor living in San Francisco with his wife, three daughters and an ungrateful cat. He can be reached at [email protected]. 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Can you believe it is time for the NASGW Expo? Seem like just yesterday we were in San Antonio. In a couple of weeks, we will be once again meeting to discuss the victories and defeats of 2018 and working to make 2019 as successful as possible. For me, this is one of my favorite weeks of the year, and I look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces, hearing about new products, planning out the upcoming year, and strengthening relationships across the industry. The NASGW Expo is the best opportunity each year to work together with our industry partners to chart the course forward and make our industry better.
At NASGW our team has been working to make the week in Pittsburgh even more productive and rewarding for your businesses. We learned a lot from Range Day last year, and we have made this year's event easier to attend with free transportation sponsored by Head Down Firearms, increased access for Media Members, and we are even providing lunch for all attendees. So be sure to get registered to attend Range Day get even more familiar with the latest products on the market.
The NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards are back again this year and will recognize the newest and most innovative products for six categories, Best Handgun, Best Shotgun, Best Rifle, Best Optic, Best Ammunition, and Best Accessory; along with the best overall new product. These awards are voted on by a panel of 18 independent judges from around the industry. The Caliber Awards are a real honor, and we can't wait to recognize all the winners. This year was very competitive, and it was great to see just how far the industry has come in just one year.
A new twist to this year's Expo is the NASGW partnership with GunTalk Media, who will be broadcasting live from the Expo floor. We are excited to help provide our members even more exposure with the ability to set up interviews directly with GunTalk Media and bring a little more awareness to the benefits of two-step distribution. They will also be filming at Range Day, and the Annual Awards Dinner so keep an eye out for the guys from GunTalk Media. If you are interested in setting up an interview, check out their Live Video Information Kit online.
Lastly, we can't be more excited to unveil a project we have been working on for years, the new SCOPE™ distribution data tool. NASGW brought together our wholesaler members to develop the most comprehensive sales and inventory data within the shooting sports industry, and we will be launching it on Thursday morning. Be sure to RSVP for the SCOPE™ Launch Event. This tool will change how businesses will track their market saturation, plan marketing strategies, and evaluate production schedules.
To say this year's Expo is a big event is an understatement. Each year we are improving the Expo and working to help you get the most out of two-step distribution. I look forward to catching up with many of you in Pittsburgh and getting ready for a successful 2019.
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