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Date: December 4th, 1:00 pm - December 28th, 9:00pm
Venue: Willistead Manor
Location: Windsor
DECEMBER 4 to DECEMBER 28 – Willistead Manor Holiday Tours take place Sundays from 1pm-4pm and Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm.
Experience breathtaking beauty as you tour one of Windsor's most elegant mansions all decked out for the holidays. From the great hall on the main floor to the private dressing chamber on the second, each room boasts a unique colour theme and aesthetic.
Cellist Nadine Deleury will perform Wednesday, December 14 from 7pm-9pm; the Bell Ringers appear Sunday, December 18 from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Ticket prices are $5.75 for adults, $4.75 for students and seniors and $2.25 for children 12 and under. For more information, please contact Willistead Manor at 519-253-2365.

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This week, we move on from creating our secure network and start to develop a system to monitor the network, alert us if there is any suspicious activity, and regularly test our security procedures. We have moved on to two parts of PCI compliance that need to continue through the life of our company. These categories are more involved both technically and administratively than requirements that we looked at in past weeks. These requirements address the fact that as new applications, operating systems, and technology develops, new ways around existing security measures will also develop.
Requirement 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes
The reason we need to have individual logins mentioned in last week's article is so that we can limit, monitor, and track access to network resources and cardholder data. In the event of a security breach, these records allow us to find whose account was used to compromise the data and mitigate the damage done to our customers. We need to audit all accesses to customer data, review audit logs each day, and be able to reconstruct events that touch cardholder information. We also need to be able to provide detailed audit trails for all administrative events. An attempt to change system configuration for malicious purposes will be captured and can be traced back to the user. A central logging solution along with the policies we developed previously will allow us to track internal access to our network and record actions that take place.
Auditing of network access attempts and tracking of access logs is a critical aspect of this requirement. Most operating systems have very basic utilities that monitor and record events. For the most part, the event browsing and filtering capabilities provided by these utilities are restricted and will not meet PCI standards. For instance, unauthorized access to a customer's information will not, by default, alert anyone that the event has been logged, it will only be discovered later when someone does an audit. Because of these limitations, we will need to look for some companies to provide us with some assistance.
Thankfully, we can find a number of Security Information Management (SIM) products that maintain comprehensive log management. These tools can automate collecting data, issue needed alerts, and give very detailed reports. SIMs will will also help give us a baseline of normal network activity. We can use this information to establish rules to categorize events. When an event happens that falls outside of these rules a SIM can trigger an alert letting us know of potential security violations. Many security information management products also provide default rule sets that classify events according to PCI requirements.
Now we need to plan to test our network and security measures at least once each year. It is important to note that we cannot use actual customer data for these tests. While your computer may be safe now, new ways to compromise your computer and new vulnerabilities are constantly being developed or discovered. It is important to test your systems and your network to make sure your customers' information is as safe as it can be. This is not the same as testing new applications as discussed previously.
When it comes to scanning our systems for vulnerabilities, we need to use the right tools and techniques to expose vulnerabilities in devices on both wired and wireless networks. There are a number of security risks linked to wireless devices, weak encryption methods, and the lack of employee security awareness. Therefore, we need to test everything that touches customer information – from how easily our network can be compromised to how we access the data. The Payment Card Industry requires that we have a "PCI approved" company perform an external scan of our system to determine our general safety.
It is important that our software and hardware gets regularly patched with the latest security updates. In addition to the regular patching process, our network and applications can be protected from security threats by the consistent use of vulnerability scanners that can see all of the applications and devices on the network, identify vulnerabilities, and supply information to resolve these vulnerabilities. However, scanning our network will not reveal every potential vulnerability. To be aware of our ability to detect and counter any unwanted access to our systems, we need to perform a penetration test that measures how well we can respond to and withstand an attack. This test exploits vulnerabilities so we can determine the actual risk to our specific system of any particular vulnerabilities. PCI requires an annual external penetration test. This test is in addition our regular scanning and audits of our security logs.
To comply with these particular PCI requirements, we will need to provide some financial investment in a Security Management System and a vulnerability scanner. We will also need to invest time finding a specialist to perform a penetration test correctly. Thankfully, we decided to have our firewall and software applications automatically update with security fixes. This lets us be sure that what we are testing is the most up-to-date security for our particular system.
- Central Logging Solution – Starts $5,000
- Security Information Management – I found many companies willing to offer quotes, but no baseline costs.
- Quarterly external scan – As above, due to the complexity and variety of networks, pricing will be highly varied
- Vulnerability Scanner – Roughly $1,200 per year
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Businesses Have One Year To Comply With Disability Law, Minister
By Dave Reynolds, Inclusion Daily Express
October 1, 2003
LONDON, ENGLAND--Disability minister Maria Eagle is reminding businesses that they have one year to comply with the United Kingdom's 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, or face possible court action.
For the past 8 years, businesses have known that they were to be accessible to people with disabilities by October 1, 2004, the date for the final phase of the DDA. The first phase in 1996 dealt with discriminatory treatment of people with disabilities. The second phase, in 1999, called on businesses to make "reasonable adjustments" for employees and customers with disabilities. The final phase requires businesses, regardless of their size, to eliminate physical barriers to inclusion.
"It [the DDA] has been implemented gradually," Eagle told the BBC. "Money's not everything -- more often it's about thinking what's needed and spending money in a wiser way."
Where should businesses go for advice on how to make their facilities more accessible?
"Ask your own disabled employees - and if you don't have any, why not?" Eagle asked.
"'Wise up' warns disability minister" (BBC News)
"Q and A: The Disability Discrimination Act explained" (BBC News)


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Gijon vs Granada: Preview & Prediction
I see that the bookmakers favorite hosts, but to win their share is quite high, 2.02. Therefore but also because they have not managed to win the last 5 games I advise you not to bet on them. So for Sporting Gijon and Granada clash between I refocused and I chose a tip based on the time when the hosts will score. See below my forecast but argued details and statistics this confrontation.
Sporting Gijon
They are on the penultimate place with 18 points after 27 rounds.
They won 4 times, and three of those wins have come at home.
They have six hits, two home draws and four others on foreign land.
17 times and lost only red lantern Osasuna has more defeats.
The attack is the 16th first Spanish league and has 28 achievements.
Defense is the second smallest but because they collected 56 goals.
Probable team (4-3-3): Marino – Douglas Babin, Apples, Canella – Alvares, Vesga Gomez – Carmona, Traore, Burgos.
He ranks 18th and has 19 points after 27 rounds.
The bulk of the points came from four wins and all were obtained at home.
The rest have acquired after 7 draws and 4 at home and were 3 foreign land.
And they suffered many defeats, no less than 16 and therefore are so low.
The offensive is the second worst in the league and that's because they have only 24 goals.
Defense is the same place with the team, so the 18th and earned 55 goals.
Probable team (3-4-3): Ochoa – INGASON, Saunier, Silva – Foulquier, Samper Uche, Hector – Gonzalez Ramos Pereira.
Gijon vs Granada: Direct Matches
Only 5 times longer gave chest and the situation is balanced as expected.
Granada lead with 2 wins and Sporting has 1 and 2 times ended in a draw.
Gijon band was imposed in the very first confrontation in 2011, Primera, 2-0.
Since then successive victories remises for their guests.
Gijon vs Granada: Betting Tips
Gijon win – Odds: 2.10
Over 2,5 goals – Odds: 2.10


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Why did General Dempsey know of the growing Al Qaeda threat in Libya while Clinton did not?Why did General Dempsey and Panetta know it was a terrorist attack on 9/11, but both Obama and Clinton did not?When Graham asked who was in charge, Panetta after initial confusion said "we all were". Isn't the president in charge?Why wasn't the president actively involved with his advisors knowing a U.S. Ambassador's life was in jeopardy. Inquiring minds and those who care would like answers to the above questions.
Didn't think libs could be able to answer these questions without making Obama look bad, which only says to me libs have no desire for the truth to come out at the expense of their leader!
hmmmm I see the libs are silent about these questions. Confirmation for me that the libs are NOT interested in the truth. Hypocrites.
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See You Soon Whanganui
August 2014
See You Soon Whanganui
Hey Whanganui
"A big thank you for a relaxing weekend. I loved our walk along the Whanganui River – watching people fish, kids biking and playing in Kowhai Park - what a fun place to be. Then the drive up the Whanganui River Road to Jerusalem, amazing views - those millennia old oyster beds in the cliffs were spectacular.
The Sarjeant Gallery was a find [their new, temporary home in an historic building on Taupo Quay] when we had to duck inside during a shower of rain, and the exhibitions really struck a chord - Ans Westra's insightful photos of local people from 1960 to the present day and Jeff Thomson's quirky corrugated iron creations. I didn't know he had been artist in residence here. And there are so many talented local artists. That beautiful piece of deep green patterned glass I bought at the Sarjeant's shop is sitting on my desk at work now.
Whanganui is a really easy place to be in - the buildings aren't too tall, the streets are wide and there are plenty of shops to browse. I see there will be more when a new retail complex opens on Victoria Avenue. And there's a great range of cafes, bars and restaurants – Ceramic, Delicious, Elements, Stellar, Riverside Bar, Angora, Spice Guru - and the Rutland Hotel is one of the many heritage buildings that give the place a unique atmosphere. It's kind of comfy as well grand.
The fine days were amazingly warm for winter – I was so glad to be out of the southerly that was battering Wellington. The band at Riverside Bar was very cool – great venue in another historic building, and the meal afterwards at was so tasty and reasonably priced. There's a lot going on actually – many weekends worth so I'm looking forward to my next R&R away from the big smoke and traffic jams. When did you say the next show is happening at the Opera House?"
Whanganui fan
Whanganui is a favourite weekend getaway destination for people from all over the country. The river city is easily accessible - two and half hours drive from Wellington or just an hour's plane flight from Auckland.
Marilyn Head escaped for a long weekend from her job as policy analyst in Wellington and arranged to meet friends from Auckland at the Whanganui River Traders market. They bought fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables and goat cheese, hangi, puha pesto, and a chic, Russian style possum fur hat.
"The market is just the right size," Marilyn says. "You don't feel hassled or overwhelmed and people here have time to talk and help you out. Everything is so affordable and such good quality. We saw stunning displays of art at the i-Site upstairs gallery. The glasswork is out of this world. I love the fact that it's ordinary people making unpretentious statements about their environment and bringing beautiful things into our lives."
For information about other Whanganui attractions and events see: http://whanganuinz.com/


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Histochemical study of lectin-binding patterns in the rat vomeronasal organ during postnatal development
Lee, Wonho ; Ahn, Meejung ; Park, Changnam ; Taniguchi, Kazumi ; Moon, Changjong ; Shin, Taekyun ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 1~8
Histochemical patterns of lectin binding during development of the rat vomeronasal organ (VNO) were studied to determine whether glycoconjugates are differently expressed after birth. Three types of lectins, Dolichos biflorus agglutinin (DBA), wheat germ agglutinin (WGA), and Ulex europaeus agglutinin I (UEA-I), were studied histochemically in the rat VNO at various stages post-birth: postnatal days 1 and 7, the preweaning period (4 weeks after birth), and at sexual maturity (8 weeks after birth). The free border of the vomeronasal sensory epithelium was positive for both WGA and UEA-I in rats of all ages; whereas, VNO receptor cells and supporting cells were positive only for both WGA and UEA-I from 4 weeks after birth. DBA reactivity was detected in the free border but less so in receptor cells and supporting cells. WGA and UEA-I, but not DBA, showed similar patterns in various ages. In the Jacobson's gland, WGA, UEA-I and DBA were detected in some acini from 4 weeks after birth but not at postnatal days 1 or 7. Collectively, reactivity for three lectins, WGA, UEA-I and DBA, increased in receptor cells and gland acini during postnatal development, possibly contributing to the enhanced chemoreception in rats.
Molecular characterizations of phosphoprotein of rabies virus circulating in Korea
Kim, Ha-Hyun ; Yang, Dong-Kun ; Jeon, Jeong Kuk ; Cho, Soo-Dong ; Song, Jae-Young ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 9~18
Rabies is a major zoonotic disease that causes approximately 55,000 human deaths worldwide on an annual basis. The nucleocapsid protein and glycoprotein genes of the Korean rabies virus (RABV) have been subjected to molecular and phylogenetic analyses. Although the phosphoprotein (P) has several important functions in viral infection and pathogenicity, the genetic characterizations of the P of Korean RABV isolates have not yet been established. In the present study, we conducted genetic analyses of P genes of 24 RABV isolates circulating in the Republic of Korea (hereafter, Korea) from 2008 to 2011. This study revealed that the P genes of Korean RABVs are genetically similar to those of RABV strains of lyssavirus genotype I including V739 (dogs, Korea), NNV-RAB-H (humans, India), NeiMeng925 (raccoon dogs, China), and RU9.RD (raccoon dogs, Russia). Among Korean isolates, the RABV P genes showed low variability in the variable domains among Korean isolates; they had specific consensus sequences and amino acid substitutions capable of identifying geographic characteristics and retained specific sequences thought to be important for viral function. These results provide important genetic characteristics and epidemiological information pertaining to the P gene of the Korean RABV.
Epidemiological characteristics of bovine brucellosis in Korea, 2000~2004
Nam, Hyang Mi ; Yoon, Hachung ; Kim, Cheol-Hee ; More, Simon J. ; Kim, Seok-Jae ; Lee, Byeong-Yong ; Park, Choi-Kyu ; Jeon, Jong-Min ; Wee, Sung-Hwan ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 19~24
This paper describes the epidemiological characteristics of bovine brucellosis in Korea during January 2000~September 2004, which encompasses the period when the incidence of bovine brucellosis increased abruptly. Data from the National Animal Infectious Disease Data Management System were used for this study. A range of epidemiological measures was calculated including annual herd and animal incidence. During the study period, there were 1,183 outbreaks on 638 farms. In beef cattle, annual herd incidence increased from 0.2 (2000) to 11.5 (2004, to September) outbreaks per 10,000 and annual animal incidence varied between 3.4 (2000) and 105.8 (2004, to September) per 100,000, respectively. On 401 (62.9%) infected farms during this period, infection was eradicated without recurrence. Recurrence of infection was significantly higher on farms where abortion was reported (53.3%), compared to farms where it was not (30.0%). On beef cattle farms, infection was introduced most frequently through purchased cattle (46.2%). Based on the results of this study, the establishment and spread of brucellosis in the Korean beef cattle population were mainly due to incomplete or inappropriate treatment of aborted materials and the movement of infected cattle.
Diagnosis of canine brucellosis using recombinant ribosomal protein L7/L12
Lee, Hyang-Keun ; Kim, Jong-Wan ; Ha, Yun-Mi ; Her, Moon ; Kim, Ji-Yeon ; Lee, Kichan ; Kang, Sung-Il ; Jung, Suk-Chan ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 25~31
Brucella (B.) canis is mainly transmitted by direct or indirect contact with aborted fetuses and placenta. It's also known to be able to infect human, which likely results in providing veterinarians and companion animal owners for infectious risk. To develop diagnostic ELISA, we cloned and expressed rp1L gene of B. canis, which encodes the ribosomal protein L7/L12. Using this purified recombinant protein, indirect-ELISA (iELISA) was evaluated using 78 positive and 44 negative sera. The sensitivity and the specificity of iELISA were 94% and 89%, respectively. The results indicated that indirect-ELISA using recombinant ribosomal protein L7/L12 may be useful for diagnosis of canine brucellosis.
The effects of Germanium biotite on the adsorptive and inhibition of growth abilities against E. coli and Salmonella spp. in vitro
Jung, Myunghwan ; Cha, Seung Bin ; Shin, Seung Won ; Lee, Won-Jung ; Shin, Min-Kyoung ; Yoo, Anna ; Yoo, Han Sang ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 33~38
Germanium biotite, a natural mineral, has been used as a feed supplement to reinforce innate immune ability. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of germanium biotite on the adsorptive and inhibition of growth abilities against Escherichia (E.) coli and Salmonella spp. in vitro. Two strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli and four strains of two Salmonella serotypes (Salmonella Derby and Salmonella Typhimurium), major bacterial diarrheal pathogens, were used for this experiment. The absorptive ability of germanium biotite against most Salmonella used in present experiment was observed weakly. The germanium biotite, however, showed significant effect of bacterial growth inhibition in most experiment bacteria. These results suggest that the use of the germanium biotite as feed supplement could alleviate diarrhea following inhibition of bacteria growth. It is also presumed that antibiotics usage for farm animals, considered as causes of antibiotic residue in meat and emerging antibiotic resistance, could be reduced through the use of germanium biotite as a feed supplement, in place of antibiotics used for the prevention of diarrhea.
An improved multiplex PCR for diagnosis and differentiation of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Mycoplasma hyorhinis
Barate, Abhijit K. ; Lee, Hwi-Young ; Jeong, Hye-Won ; Truong, Lam Quang ; Joo, Hong-Gu ; Hahn, Tae-Wook ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 39~43
A multiplex PCR was developed for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of Mycoplasma (M.) hyopneumoniae and M. hyorhinis in clinical samples. Improved sensitivity is advantage of this technique over the previously reported multiplex assay. It was capable of detecting as little as 125 fg genomic DNA from M. hyopneumoniae and 62.5 fg genomic DNA from M. hyorhinis. Application of this multiplex PCR method to field isolates showed that M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyorhinis were present in 29% (107 of 370) of lung specimens and no mycoplasmas were detected in 56% (208 of 370) of the slaughtered pigs' lungs. At the farm level, M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyorhinis were detected in 34 of 36 (94.4%) randomly selected farms. We conclude that this assay would prove itself a value tool for monitoring these mycoplasmal infections and both M. hyopneumoniae and M. hyorhinis have been widely spread in swine herds of Korea.
Effects of barley and barley bran contaminated with Fusarium spp. on the growth and feed efficiency of fattening and growing pigs
Lee, Wang-Shik ; Lee, Hyun-June ; Ki, Kwang-Seok ; Noh, Hwan-Gook ; Kang, Seok-Jin ; Jung, Young-Hun ; Baek, Kwang-Soo ; Hur, Tai-Young ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 45~52
The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of barley and barley bran contaminated with Fusarium spp on growth performance and feed efficiency of fattening and growing pigs. In experiment 1, total 48 fattening Landrace pigs were used in a fattening trial for 71 days. Pigs weighing around 75 kg were allocated into different substitution groups containing 0, 10, 20 and 30% of barley contaminated Fusarium spp. In experiment 2, total 16 growing Landrace pigs were used in a growing trial for 45 days. Pigs weighing around 29.4 kg were allocated into different substitution groups containing 0, 5, 10 and 20% of barley bran contaminated Fusarium spp. Mycotoxin concentrations of barley and barley bran contaminated with 30% Fusarium spp were 0.452 and 1.049 ppm for deoxynivalenol, 8.125 and 17.646 ppm for nivalenol and 0.023 and 0.029 ppm for zearalenone, respectively. In experiment 1, no differences were found in weight gain and feed intake between control group (0%) and 10 or 20% substitution groups, but in 30% substitution group, weight gain and feed intake were significantly lower (p < 0.05) than those in control group. After slaughtering, the extended haemorrhage of the fundus region in stomach was observed in 20 or 30% substitution groups. In experiment 2, weight gain and feed intake were not significantly different among treatment groups. After slaughtering of experimental pigs, the extended haemorrhage of the fundus region in stomach was observed in pigs fed diet with 20% substitution group. These results suggest that the feeding of diet with contaminated highly levels of Fusarium spp was negative effect on growth and feed efficiency in growing and fattening pig.
Studies on the anti-parasitic efficacy and safety of ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate compound against Dirofilaria immitis in dogs
Youn, Heejeong ; Ra, Jeong-Chan ; Kim, Byung-Ki ; Lim, Yong-Suk ; Kim, Kyong-Hee ; Lee, Kyong-Eun ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 53~56
Dirofilaria (D.) immitis is an important canine parasitic nematode in dogs. D. immitis parasitizes the right ventricle and pulmonary artery of dogs. An ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate compound (IPPC) was administered to dogs naturally infected with this parasite. IPPC is composed of 68.0, 136.0 and
of ivermectin and 57.0, 114.0 and 227.0 mg pyrantel pamoate for small, middle, and large animals. Ivermectin has activity against nematodes and ectoparasites in dogs. Pyrantel pamoate is also effective against nematodes in dogs. Our results showed that this drug combination has good efficacy in D. immitis infected dogs.
Incidence of hypocalcemia and its changes of biochemical parameters in periparturient cows
Shu, Shi ; Xia, Cheng ; Xu, Chuang ; Zhang, Hongyyou ; Wu, Ling ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 57~59
In this study, we investigate the status of calcium (Ca) homeostasis at parturition in three dairy farms (I, II, and III), Heilongjiang, China. Twenty multiparous Holstein cows from each farm were randomly assigned to this experiment. The dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) was 91 mEq/kg of DM for farm I, 152 mEq/kg of DM for farm II, and 85 mEq/kg of DM for farm III. Incidence of hypocalcemia was above 75% and urine pH was above 7.25 at calving in each farm. Compared to other farms, cows in farm II that fed the greatest positive DCAD had the lowest concentration of serum Ca, the highest concentration of serum PTH, and the greatest urine pH at calving (p < 0.05). However, there was not significant difference in serum 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D and hydroxyproline concentration of the cows among three farms. This is the first study to confirm that hypocalcemia is very prevalent at calving in Chinese dairy farms, and the high positive DCAD is a major risk factor that results in hypocalcemia at calving, which may reduce ability of the cow to maintain Ca homeostasis.
Epizootiologic evaluation on equine coital exanthema in Korea
Yang, Jaehyuk ; Lim, Yoon-Kyu ;
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, volume 52, issue 1, 2012, Pages 61~64
This study evaluated the epizootiological characteristics of equine coital exanthema (ECE) in South Korea. A PCR test was used to determine the equine herpesvirus 3 (EHV-3) release period, excretion by suckling foals, morbidity rate, effect on fertility, and onset of breeding partner after treatment. The morbidity rate of ECE based on clinical symptoms was 8.3% (2/24) for stallions and 10.8% (45/416) for mares, and 29 of 45 (64.4%) animals were positive on the PCR test. Ten (22%) broodmares had symptoms before breeding, while 26 (58%) had symptoms after breeding. Nine (20%) mares had uncertain coverage periods and occurrence times. Suckling foals had no clinical findings and EHV-3 was not detected in their nostrils, although it was detected on teasers. No lesions were observed in the clitoral fossa on broodmares, although EHV-3 was detected by PCR. The period of EHV-3 emission was 22~23, 18~19, 6, and 58 days in stallions, broodmares, teasers, and mares with a mixed E. coli-like infection, respectively. ECE had no negative effects on the breeding capability of stallions and no symptoms were observed in broodmares after recovering from ECE.
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I just finished reading this book, The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Gouge and I'm wondering where it's been hiding all of my life. It's amazing!
I found out about it because of the new movie The Secret of Moonacre coming out in the UK and I've been glued to the costumes...my friend AnnaMae was kind enough to tell me about the book. :)
The book is about a young girl named Maria Merryweather as she goes to live with her uncle Sir Benjamin. She soon finds that there is more that has brought her to Moonacre manner than she realized and with the help of a shephered boy named Robin, and many other friends, she fulfills her destiny.
It's a warm story filled with adventure, beauty, love, and light overcoming darkness. I warn you, you may want to have a plate of snacks on hand for this one! The way food is described it made my mouth water (especially when they mention Cornish pasties from my beloved Cornwall!). The way the costumes are described made me long to pull out my sewing. :)
This is now one of my favorite children's books. I simply couldn't put it down. If you've read it or decide to read it...tell me what you think of it!


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ST. LOUIS (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed on a four-year contract.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because there was no official announcement. The two-time All-Star needed to pass a physical to complete the contract.
Other media outlets had first reported the deal.
The 31-year-old Peralta was suspended 50 games last season for his involvement in the Biogenesis drug scandal. He returned to the Detroit Tigers at the end of the season, but he became expendable because the team had traded for young shortstop Jose Iglesias.
St. Louis went to the World Series last month and lost in six games to Boston. Pete Kozma and Daniel Descalso are generally good fielders, but were light hitters.
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Bread thief attempts to cover up crime by eating evidence
A BREAD thief tried to cover her tracks after stealing 20 buns from a bakery by eating the evidence before the police caught her.
The 62-year-old woman attempted to nick the bread in Hong Kong but the half-baked plan quickly fell apart.
The unidentified woman was spotted by staff at a branch of the Maxim's cake shop, which operates under the motto "Chinese Food, Western Service".
She panicked and decided the best way to cover up her crime was to consume the evidence.
According to the South China Morning Post she began "frantically eating the rolls".
"According to witnesses the woman continued to eat the rolls throughout the incident"
However after her master plan began to crumble she got violent with shop staff as they tried to detain her.
The bread thief "lashed out" leaving one bakery employee hospitalised with "stomach pain" and a female police officer with a "sore face".
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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-1805
The (1) pipe_read and (2) pipe_write implementations in fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 3.16 do not properly consider the side effects of failed __copy_to_user_inatomic and __copy_from_user_inatomic calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application, aka an "I/O vector array overrun."
Publish Date : 2015-08-08 Last Update Date : 2015-08-08
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Only three days after the promulgation of the Circular on Improving Individual Bank Account Services and Strengthening Account Management (the "New Individual Bank Account Circular"), People's Bank of China (PBOC) promulgated the Administrative Measures for Internet Payment Services of Non-banking Payment Institutions (the "New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures") on December 28, 2015. The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures also introduce three categories of payment accounts and likewise require that non-banking payment institutions impose classified management based on the real name system with respect to different categories of internet payment accounts.
Key Features
Client management
- The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures require that non-banking payment institutions conduct "know-your-customer" check and implement the real name system for payment accounts, a similar principle that applies to banks.
- The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures provide that payment accounts can only be opened by those payment institutions with Internet payment license at the request of customers.
- Payment institutions cannot open payment accounts for financial institutions or those institutions engaged in financial businesses such as lending, financing, wealth management, guarantee, trust, money exchange, etc.
- The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures define the balance amount in the payment account as the pre-paid value that belongs to the customers but under the custody of the payment institutions and such amount is not protected by the Deposit Insurance Regulation.
Business management
- Both payment institutions and banks must enter into agreements with each other and obtain authorizations from the customers for initiating the payment instruction and for deducting the payment amount in accordance with the New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures.
- Banks shall undertake that they will take responsibilities to unconditionally compensate the risks and losses incurred in transactions infull and in advance.
- The major circumstances under which payment institutions may verify transactions on behalf of banks are: where the payment is below RMB200, or the payment is made for paying public utility fees, tax, and for repayment under credit cards.
- There shall be classified management with respect to three categories of payment accounts:
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Risk Management & Customer Rights Protection
- The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures impose on payment institutions compliance duties on anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing, similar to those imposed on banks.
- The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures provide for a number of measures for the protection of customers' rights. For example, the New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures require payment institutions to bear similar privacy protection obligation as banks have in respect of personal financial information. The New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures additionally require that payment institutions shall obtain the client's confirmation and authorization termwise if there is any necessity to provide the client's information to any third party. Such regulatory requirements may impede customer information sharing between payment institution and any third party including its affiliates for purposes other than such deemed necessary in respect of the service applied by the customer and the once-for-all and one-for-all provisions in the service agreements as already used by many payment institutions may not satisfy such regulatory requirements any more.
A regulatory levelling playfield?
With the rising online population and increased online payment in China, the risks associated with online payment services provided by payment institutions have become a great concern. In our opinion, the New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures provide for a relative balanced regulatory framework focused on client management, business management, risk control and customer rights protection, which is very much needed for the online payment industry at the moment. Importantly, the New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures clearly define the rights and obligations of the payment institutions and the banks in terms of verification of transactions and the responsibility of securing fund safety, etc., which will be good for the healthy development of the industry.
We also note that non-banking payment institutions are now facing compliance obligations similar to banks in terms of classified account management, know-your-customer check, customer confidentiality obligations, anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing, etc., which clearly shows the regulator's attempt to impose the similar supervision on banks and non-banking payment institutions. This will undoubtedly mean the rising compliance costs on the part of non-banking payment institutions.
On implications for the deal structuring, given that the New Non-banking Internet Payment Measures no longer allow non-banking payment institutions to open payment accounts for financial institutions and quasi-financial institutions, this means in the future only bank accounts can be used for the collection and payment of funds for those institutions engaged in Internet lending, equity crowdfunding, online fund subscription, Internet insurance, Internet trust and Internet consumer finance, etc., and any simplified alternatives based on payment accounts will not be allowed. We predict that significant adjustments will have to be made to many deal structures utilizing such payment accounts to evade the regulatory supervision.


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As close as the wedding day is as crazy are you about all the things to be done in time. Not only the whole wedding planning but the bridal preparation raises many concerns. It is the only part requesting even more time, time to search, time to probation, time to decide among so many styles and types. Plus, add that you may have to fit in the budget a to focus on affordable prices, to make it be in the same consent as style with the wedding type, maybe even more, to be not a simple common type. But to go on your own to others countries and cities is not the ideal way. EBay wedding dresses may save you from this situation.
Sounds like you have to trust in the online methods to buy the dress. But why eBay wedding dresses? This website gathers not only a wide range of options on regards of clothing for brides, but all the accessories you need, second hand dresses as well, great deals on regards of prices. But still, trusting in an online buying method and especially for such a special dress, a task where you cannot afford to fail, is the right thing for you? Give some hopes and here it is a balance for you.
Why choosing the eBay wedding dresses?
- Good prices, even lower in comparison with some dresses from stores. EBay gives so many options as with so many prices lists, being possible even to participate to auctions. If you keep your eyes on the offers it may be given even discounts at a certain period, exclusivist offers for the runners in this way.
- Easier to shop. You spend not too much time from store to store to search for the dress type you need and want. Plus, eBay wedding dresses are on categories, as for you to be easier to find quickly the dreaming dress: list restrained after choosing the size, sleeves type, price, color, designer, location, method of buying and delivered, the conditions to be new or not.
- Plus points for trusting part as many customers where satisfied with this method and website. You are informed about the dress with all its references and enlarged pictures to see it and analyze it better.
Why not choosing the eBay wedding dresses?
- Man brides just want to feel that sensation when first try on a dress. And indeed in a measure it counts how comfortable you feel in it, but online you have no chance to touch it and see it real but in pictures.
No reliable part about how the dress looks on you. In a picture the dress may be gorgeous but when really having it on you, you may see that in some parts it simply does not come as needed, tight and as cast, perfect for your body.


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First Affirmative Financial Network unequivocally condemns the acts of domestic terrorism carried out by white supremacists this past weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. First Affirmative was founded on, and remains committed to, the principles of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, and stands opposed to any behavior that is intended to deny the rights of, or to otherwise Read more »
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By Greg Jackson, 2016 SRI Conference Scholar The proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) is one of the most controversial domestic issues in the United States at the present moment. Despite a recent US government call for "nationwide reform with respect to considering tribes' views on these types of infrastructure projects," the first draft of the Army Read more »
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What if We Biked to Work Every Day?
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This month is national Bike Month. Hopefully, you've been able to strap on a helmet, make the ride to the office, and remind yourself just how long it has been since you did a leg day at the gym. Biking for one day, week or month a year is great, but it doesn't have a Read more »
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The Grand Strategy Project
By Michael Schweibinz
Patrick Doherty , the founding co-director of the Strategic Innovation Lab at Case Western University, was one of many enlightening speakers who took center stage at the 25th annual SRI Conference in early November. Mr. Doherty presented the essence of a multi-year, multi-stakeholder project focused on developing a new "Grand Strategy" for the United States (video Read more »
Posted: December 17, 2014
The Pentagon Prepares for Climate Change
By Michael Schweibinz
Earlier this month, the Department of Defense published its "2014 Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap." The groundbreaking report signifies a dramatic shift in belief and action regarding climate change. Having typically been dismissed as a future risk, the Pentagon is now "integrating climate change threats into all plans, operations, and training across the entire agency." The Read more »
Posted: November 5, 2014
Methane Regulations Make Good Business Sense
By Michael Schweibinz
Methane emissions are frequently left out of the conversation about measuring and mitigating the effects of climate change. While methane only accounted for 9% of green house gas emissions in 2012, the long-term impacts this gas has on the environment are alarming! Methane, the primary component of natural gas, effects climate change more than "20 times Read more »
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Millennials: Do Gooders at Heart
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The American workplace is on the verge of one of the largest demographic shifts in contemporary history. It's a bold statement, but one that's becoming widely acknowledged, as the Millennials sweep into leadership positions in for-profit and non-profit corporations across the country. Who are they? How will they impact the future of America? (see the info graphic Read more »
Posted: October 20, 2014
The Three Ps Echo Across Wall Street
By Michael Schweibinz
Have you earned an MBA or degree in business administration sometime during the past half-century? If the so, you've surely had the four Ps of marketing engrained into your business DNA. Marketers tend to focus on price, product, place, and promotion. Similarly, responsible investors make decisions based on people, planet, and profit. The three Ps Read more »
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New Belgium Family Foundation "All In" for Impact Investing
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Today's question comes from Thomas, who writes…
"Since it seems like everyone is getting a talk show now (e.g. Brian McKnight), I'm interested in the staffing process for late-night shows. What kind of material should I be writing? Would I write different material to get staffed on The Colbert Report than, say, George Lopez? Do people still fax jokes?"
Interesting question, Thomas. In a broad, general sense, most of these shows use a similar submission process… meaning most of them want joke and/or sketch packets. These usually consist of some combination of the following:
- 2-3 pages of short, topical jokes (and these should be short and TIGHT, a sentence or two each usually does it)
- Some fully written sketches (depending on the show and the writer, these could be elaborate SNL-type sketches, or they could be smaller bits like you might see on Conan or even The Soup or Chelsea Lately)
- Some one-paragraph descriptions of bits, gags, or recurring pieces (for instance, if you had come up with The Tonight Show's segment, "Jaywalking," you wouldn't write a script for it, but you could write a brief description capturing the idea, its tone, why it's funny, etc.
- Some topical, fully written monologues or "rants"
- Other "late-night-y" games or bits. For instance, I worked on a late-night clip show a few months ago that used funny "bumpers," games and bits leading into commercial and back into the show. Ours were quizzes; as we headed into a commercial break, we'd ask a question, followed by 3 multiple choice answers… then, when we returned, we'd give the fourth, "correct" answer—which was a punchline to the question. I sometimes include these, when appropriate, in my joke and sketch packet.
The nice thing about joke/sketch packets is you can—and should—update them constantly, even if you're not working on a show. Joke/sketch packets should ALWAYS be up-to-date with your best topical material… not only to prove you can write strong jokes about whatever's happening right now, but because nothing feels more stale than jokes—even funny jokes—about last year's news. (E.g., no one today wants to read jokes, even hilarious jokes, about Lisa Nowack, the astronaut/stalker who drove cross-country in a diaper.)
Having said all this…
Most shows have their own requirements that are specific to the unique voice of their host… and these requirements almost always involve writing new material. So while you might be able to use certain pieces of your "generic" joke/sketch packet, you probably would need to write different material to get staffed on Colbert versus George Lopez.
Also, while many talk shows used to accept faxed jokes, none does anymore. I think the last show that did it was The Tonight Show, but unfortunately, they've stopped.
And one last piece of advice: if you're truly passionate about breaking into the late-night/talk show scene, I would recommend doing stand-up comedy and hanging out at local comedy clubs. Even if you have no desire to be a performer, writing late-night jokes and monologues is essentially writing stand-up, and there's no better way to learn the craft than by doing it. You'll not only learn to write better, stronger, tighter, faster jokes, but you'll gain an immense appreciation for what stand-ups and talk show hosts do—and exactly how hard it is.
Plus, most of the writers on those shows are—or have been—working comics, so by hanging out at The Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, UCB, etc., you'll begin to meet the writers, producers, agents, and executives that work in that world. (And if you're not in L.A. or New York, start hanging out, performing, and meeting people at whatever comedy club you can find!) It's actually a fairly small, close-knit community… and—like anywhere else in Hollywood—you need to be on the inside track, knowing the right people, in order to get in.
Anyway, here are a few shows' actual recent submission guidelines, and you'll see how different and/or similar they are (FYI—these guidelines are NOT necessarily current, and these shows aren't necessarily accepting submissions; so don't race off submitting stuff based on this)…
1. One (1) example of "The Word"- An argumentative essay, state a problem, pose a solution, and a comedic extension of that solution, all punctuated by bullets. Short & concise.
2. One (1) "TIP OF THE HAT" – What Stephen approves of…
One (1)" WAG OF THE FINGER" – What Stephen disapproves of…
3. One (1) GUEST idea with five (5) questions – Someone who hasn't been on the show yet. Please indicate what Stephen's attitude would be toward this guest, and include 5 questions Stephen might ask.
Submissions should be short and tight and funny. 1 page should be political, 1 page should be Hollywood-related, 1 page can be random (and many people are doing monologue stuff there but it's whatever you feel like).
1) Monologue jokes…prob. about 12. I would also include in them about 4 or 5 jokes as if it's the 1st night of the show and he's talking about the move to 11:35pm and the move to Los Angeles or anything appropriate for the 1st night/week on the air.
2) Short paragraphs of "one-shot" and possible "recurring" pieces…mainly in-studio, but also include any field piece ideas.
3) Two or 3 ideas of pieces using Andy Richter and Conan together and maybe one of Andy alone.
4) Miscellaneous ideas- anything that you feel would be a good fit for the show comedicly and knowing Conan's sensibility.
I worked on this show… and although it didn't last, it was a BLAST to work on. But before it aired, the show took a lot of heat for its lengthy, involved submission requirements. Personally, I thought the hubbub around this was ridiculous. But HERE is a link to a Deadline.com piece that spotlights the submission guidelines, just to give you another example of how shows might do it.
I hope this is helpful, Thomas, and good luck!
In the mean time, here's a great clip from Wednesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live…


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Trade role a test for the Coalition
In diplomatic circles and around the business lobbies of Canberra, there is increasing agitation over a notable absentee from the federal Coalition's frontbench, and an absentee who will test Tony Abbott's commitment to leave his frontbench unchanged in government.
The agitation concerns the question of who will take on the role of the Coalition's Minister for Trade in government.
Trade, after all, is a serious portfolio which often commands cabinet status and presents the day-to-day workman's face of the relationship between the federal government and our trading partners.
Australia's trade minister is often also used as a benign proxy for some trading partners who cannot get accommodations with trading partners with whom they have uneasy relations.
So the question of who takes on the job is of more interest than purely one of who you are likely to meet on the cocktail circuit.
The question of who fills the job is particularly important for a Coalition government as the opposition has signalled it wants to revive and accelerate the negotiation of bilateral trade agreements that have fallen into abeyance under a Labor government traditionally more focused on a multilateral trade approach.
But if Abbott has to appoint someone into the trade portfolio, it will open up the sensitive question of the structure of his frontbench, made very delicate by the number of older MPs who the Opposition Leader has been happy to entrench, at the expense of younger and ambitious MPs.
In Canberra, the speculation in diplomatic circles on who might take the job focuses on Senator Arthur Sinodinos - a former chief of staff to Prime Minister John Howard - or possibly Andrew Robb, who is currently finance spokesman.
Since Abbott built his post 2010 election frontbench, the trade job has been held by deputy leader and foreign affairs spokeswoman Julie Bishop.
She concedes that she and the Opposition Leader "haven't had a discussion about this" but would have to if the Coalition wins government on September 14.
Ms Bishop argues that the scarcity of resources in opposition, and the fact that it is easier in opposition to combine the two roles, has meant the current arrangement has worked "rather well".
She has been able to represent the opposition on both issues on overseas trips, for example.
Diplomats say they have built a good relationship with Bishop as foreign affairs spokesperson.
But the only person to seriously engage them on trade has been backbencher Dan Tehan, a former diplomat and Howard government staffer advising then trade minister Mark Vaile.
Bishop says there is a perception that the trade portfolio is traditionally a cabinet job. But she argues that if you look at what has actually happened over a number of years there have been "quite a lot of combinations", and trade has not always been in cabinet.
John Howard, for example, was minister of state for special trade negotiations for five months in 1977 before he became treasurer in the Fraser government.
The trade portfolio has also been a traditional prize coveted and jealously guarded by the Nationals.
But, based on Bishop's comments, the junior Coalition partner might have to think again.
Trade is a far more broad based and diverse portfolio these days than agriculture, she says with trade in things such as financial services, tourism, international education and mining far outstripping the agricultural sector.
Bishop also says a Coalition government would seek to bridge the traditional gap between diplomatic public servants and trade officials, arguing an Abbott government would have a significant focus on "economic diplomacy and state craft", with diplomats more focused on trade and economic activity.
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Download Updated NSC Interest Rate Calculator in excel format which calculates NSC Interest for all the years. We just have to input the period in which investment is made and year for which we want to know the interest amount. As You all is aware that Government has recently introduced 10 year NSC instead of earlier six year NSC and rate of interest also been changed upward. In view of the changes in NSC Period and interest rate vide Notification [F.No. 1-13/2011-NS-ii], dated 29-11-2011 , we have prepared a new calculator and uploaded the same for your reference.
Download Automatic NSC Interest Chart + Rate Calculator for NSC Purchased before 01.12.2011
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i have purchased NSC on 17.03.2017 and again on 01.07.2017 how to calculate the yearly accrued interest .
Dear Sir,
Your table for NSC 8th and 9th issue is not exact. As per India Post maturity value for Rs.100 denomination is 151.62 and 236.60 respectively. Your table show the total interest as 50.90 and 134.35 (maturity value 150.90 and 234.35).
Your Xcel sheet asks for password if I try enter year and interest rate. Also how your format worksworks. Pls tell its confusing
Make it user friendly by allowing user to
Enter date of purchase
Purchase Amount
Maturity date
Once this is inputed, it should table of interest due for each year
This will make it really user friendly
Thanks a lot.
However kindly incorporate the current interest rate in the calculator.
This tool help us lot
thanks for sharing..
Great work..Thanks for sharing ..


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There's something extra special about a glorious September morning when you manage to get to the starting line before the 5K run begins and then blaze through to a new PR (personal record).
Have I run faster 5Ks before? Yes. So, it's not a speed PR I broke this morning. (Specifically, on August 11, 2005, I ran my fastest 5K at a pace of 7:55 min/mile.) I wasn't even close to that this morning. Actually, my "speed" goal for this race was vague– I hoped for something less than 40 minutes to run the 3.1-mile race.
For the record, I was 100% willing to walk the whole way, soaking in the cheers from the sidelines.
My goal for this race was simple: make it to the starting line and enjoy the run. Other aspirations included being inspired by others, thanking the volunteers, and not coming home in an ambulance. Usually, however, when I say I have a sweet, "life is beautiful" goal, I really have a quantitive, numbers-oriented goal tucked away under platitudes about sunshine and bliss.
Not today. I didn't care about the numbers, even though I was pleasantly surprised by them.
So what's this PR I broke? This morning's PR was a maximum number of people I had waiting for me at the end of the race. This is the first time I have finished a run to hugs from my husband and two kids. It felt amazing to have them there at the end– begging for my snacks and grabbing the banana out of my hand. That's true love, people. I wouldn't trade that kind of attention for all the speed in the world.
When I think about how I used to run faster and farther, I remind myself that (1) I was younger, and (2) I was very alone. I can't tell you how many races I did setting PRs only to walk home alone. (By "walk," I mean ride the train feeling sorry for myself and sobbing to strangers.)
For those of you who prefer bullet points, here's what I learned running a 5K this morning:
- It's hard to take pictures while you are running.
- Having beloveds at the end of a race is the greatest feeling in the world.
- Don't expect to eat your post-race goodies if your hungry little
pigschildren are around.
- Run next to the little kids (12-year-old or younger) because not only are they cute as hell, but also, people cheer their hearts out for them, so soak it up.
- When you are 39 years old and coming back from a butt injury, the miles seem REALLY, REALLY long.
- Don't forget the basics: use the potty before you start running, hydrate, have a good running mix, and pace yourself.
- Remain open for inspiration, like this:


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Bankruptcy in Hervey Bay – What happens to my income?
Income is usually a worry with Bankruptcy, so I would like to talk you through a number of the factors to consider around income and Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy in Hervey Bay is always going to be complex and frustrating, especially because it includes money and people's livelihoods. Many people regularly ask us how bankruptcy will certainly influence their earnings, because bankruptcy is going to restrain just how much money you can earn. When it concerns Bankruptcy it is mainly going to take into consideration your complete income and the number of dependants that you have
How is this determined?
You ought to understand about Bankruptcy that there are in fact set amounts that you could earn– yes, this suggests that you will certainly not be left destitute, but nor does it mean that you might be earning a six figure salary and not actually be paying back personal bankruptcy debt.
Net income is the pre-tax/ in the hand quantity you gain each year.
A dependant is someone who lives with you and makes under $3,124 per year (regardless of their age).
Can this be increased?
Yes, under some conditions you can get a hardship variation that brings up the threshold quantity, if you have monetary commitments in Hervey Bay like medical, child care, substantial travel to and from your job, or a circumstance where your partner used to work but is no longer able to assist the household income.
Could my boss be informed about this?
No, the advantage about Bankruptcy is that your workplace will not be informed when you declare bankruptcy.
What about child support?
Child support is always considered in bankruptcy– this means that if you receive child support, that is not factored in as income. However if you pay child support this will be often taken out from your net income sum, for instance if you provide $5,000 child support each year and you have no dependents living with you then your altered net income limit will be $55,332.10.
What about tax-time, do I still get cash back?
If one of your creditors is the ATO (for unpaid taxes), then your tax refund will most likely be taken by the ATO when you are insolvent to contribute toward your tax bill. If you don't have a tax bill then you will retain your tax refund so long as that doesn't take you over your threshold income caps.
So what is regarded as income?
There are a lot more situations involving earnings and Bankruptcy– especially because numerous people will suggest with what is thought of as 'income'- if you're not exactly sure, it's a good idea to get expert bankruptcy advice in Hervey Bay.
Without a doubt one of the most important things about Bankruptcy is that you ought to get recommendations as early as feasible because it will ensure you are taking the best way. It is always going to be best to be over prepared due to the fact that when it comes to Bankruptcy knowledge is everything, and as soon as you have filed the documentation it's far too late to change your mind.
If you believe when it comes to Bankruptcy, your case is more complex than what is touched on above, then I would highly suggest that you get professional guidance in Hervey Bay.
If you would like to find out more about what to do, where to turn and what issues to ask about with Bankruptcy, then don't hesitate to contact Bankruptcy Experts Hervey Bay on 1300 795 575, or explore our website: www.bankruptcyexpertsherveybay.com.au.


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The Initiative on Global Markets, based at the University of Chicago, periodically surveys a group of leading academic economists, of varying political persuasions, on the issues of the day.
Its latest round-up asked whether President Barack Obama's stimulus plan helped to reduce unemployment in the United States.
Officially known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the plan entailed government spending of more than US$800 billion (S$995.2 billion) on infrastructure, education, health and energy, tax incentives and various social programmes. Implemented amid an economic crisis, it was the classic Keynesian response.
The economists were virtually unanimous. All but one of the 37 top economists who responded to the survey said the plan had been successful in its avowed objective of reducing unemployment.
The University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers cheered the consensus in his New York Times blog. The virulent public debate about whether fiscal stimulus works, he complained, has become totally disconnected from what experts know and agree on.
In fact, economists agree on many things, some of which are politically controversial. Harvard economist Greg Mankiw listed some of them in 2009.
The following propositions garnered support from at least 90 per cent of economists: import tariffs and quotas reduce general economic welfare; rent controls reduce the supply of housing; floating exchange rates provide an effective international monetary system; the US should not restrict employers from outsourcing work to foreign countries; and fiscal policy stimulates the economy when there is less than full employment.
This consensus about many important issues contrasts rather starkly with the general perception that economists rarely agree on anything.
No doubt, there are many public policy questions that economists debate vigorously. What should be the top income tax rate? Should the minimum wage be raised? Should the fiscal deficit be reduced by raising taxes or cutting spending?


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For the first time since 1998, the Clippers get the first pick in the draft. Even though they had the third highest chance to get it this year, they passed by Sacramento to take the Top Spot. (Sacramento, the team with the worst record – fell to fourth)
Blake Griffin of Oklahoma is thought to be the first pick in the draft. The 6-10 forward had 30 double-doubles last season for the Sooners and averaged over 20 points and 14 rebounds for the season. Ricky Rubio could also be the first pick, since the Clippers have a couple of big power forwards on their roster already.
Hopefully, the Clippers use the pick wisely, since their last #1 was Michael Olowokandi – and they passed on people like Vince Carter and Paul Pierce, among others.


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MANCHESTER, England (AP) ? Sergio Aguero rescued Manchester City with a late goal in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday, but two more dropped points further dented the champions' hopes of reeling in Manchester United in the Premier League title race.
Steven Gerrard's dipping volley in the 73rd minute looked like earning Liverpool all three points at the Etihad Stadium, only for Aguero to conjure up a stunning goal of his own from an acute angle six minutes later.
City had earlier seen Edin Dzeko's opening goal canceled out by a long-range strike by its former striker Daniel Sturridge.
United now holds a nine-point advantage over second-place City with 13 matches remaining, with the champions having dropped four points this week after a 0-0 draw at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.
Liverpool still hasn't beaten a team in the top half of the league this season but its lively front two of Sturridge and Suarez gave City's defense - still missing injured captain Vincent Komapny - all sorts of problems throughout.
Dzeko's 11th goal of the campaign came against the run of play, with David Silva releasing Milner with a short pass and the England midfielder crossing low for Dzeko to tap in from inside the six-yard box.
Dzeko also indirectly played a central role in Liverpool's goal. A tackle on him from behind by Daniel Agger went unpunished, sparking loud protestation from City players and fans.
Liverpool continued upfield and when Javi Garcia failed to clear, Sturridge collected a pass from Steven Gerrard and drilled a low shot from outside the area. Out of courtesy for his old club, which he left in 2009 after letting his contract run down, Sturridge didn't celebrate his goal.
City was far from comfortable and a defensive mix-up between Pablo Zabaleta and Hart almost saw the right back's back-pass creep into his own net. Instead, the ball rolled against the side-netting.
Liverpool also looked more dangerous in the second half, even more so when City went to three in defense in search of a winner.
Suarez curled a shot just wide before Gerrard chested down Gael Clichy's weak clearance and sent a looping volley from 30 yards (meters) into the bottom corner in the 73rd.
Aguero salvaged a draw by running onto Gareth Barry's cross, rounding goalkeeper Pepe Reina and finding the net..


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— Ford Motor Company is known for its trucks, especially larger trucks for the consumer market, but now over 26,000 of those trucks need to come back to dealers for repairs. Ford says the 2011-2013 and 2015 F-650 and F-750 trucks are in violation of safety laws because of seat belt anchors.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn't released specific details, but Ford says about 26,400 trucks have seat belts that might not hold occupants in a crash. The automaker says the front and center passenger seat belts might not be anchored in the correct position in the seats.
A passenger wouldn't know about the defect until the seat belts are needed in a crash but then fail in the crash.
Ford says the recalled trucks were built February 14, 2011, through April 28, 2015, and no accidents or injuries have been reported related to the seat belt anchors.
The automaker believes 25,941 trucks are in the U.S. and federalized territories, with another 417 trucks in Canada.
Ford doesn't know when the recall will begin because the trucks have different cab and seat configurations and the automaker is still trying to determine a recall remedy.
If you have questions about the recall of these 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks, please contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.


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We were fielding many calls from customers looking for quick delivery of many sizes not common to the existing marketplace, so we decided to invest the time and money to manufacture them for our shelf" stated Melissa McCombs, Sales Manager at AMPG.
Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) March 22, 2012
Accurate Manufactured Products Group (AMPG), one of the country's largest manufacturers and distributors of hard-to-find, specialty fasteners is pleased to announce the roll out of a full line of Architectural Standoffs. All items are made in the USA in AMPG's state of the art manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. All items are shown on the company website, http://www.ampg.com. Sizes not available anywhere else are in stock for fast delivery.
Accurate decided to fill a void in the marketplace by expanding their large line of off the shelf Standoffs, including large sizes and new materials.
Accurate is a stocking manufacturer of specialty fastening solutions. AMPG made the decision to add large and in between sizes to their Standoff product line. "We were fielding many calls from customers looking for quick delivery of many sizes not common to the existing marketplace, so we decided to invest the time and money to manufacture them for our shelf" stated Melissa McCombs, Sales Manager at AMPG.
Standoffs are designed to hold signs, architectural panels, glass panels and other materials at a set distance from the surface upon which they are mounted. These fasteners are meant to be visually appealing and functional at the same time. Due to our superior machining processes and craftsmanship we are able to bring a premier USA made product to the marketplace.
In modern construction and design there are some design elements that are used consistently. When it comes to mounting signage and architectural panels, Standoffs are the preferred solution. Our Panel Standoffs come in many styles and finishes. All of our standoffs are manufactured in our modern CNC Machine Shop centrally located in Indianapolis, with strict quality control. The finishes we offer include brushed and polished stainless steel, clear and black anodized aluminum and clear and chrome brass.
Standoffs can be mounted to your surface of choice by using a variety of fasteners including Hangar Bolts, Toggle Bolts, Drywall, Wallboard, Masonry and Concrete Anchors.
Accurate has over 20 years' experience in developing, manufacturing, and distributing specialty fastening solutions. We have in depth inventory of over 18,000 SKU's, and state of the art software and operational expertise. Designers that are interested in our products can find us online at http://www.ampg.com.
All of our catalogs can be viewed and downloaded from our website: http://www.ampg.com, where you can also find our user friendly special order forms to complete and submit for pricing.


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Donald Lambro in today's Washington Times has a positive perspective on recent polls, some of which have shown President Bush trailing John Kerry and other Democrats badly:
[T]he [Gallup] poll's footnotes suggest the Massachusetts senator's spurt in the polls may have more to do with the sharp increase in the number of Democrats who described themselves as 'likely voters' than with any change in the way voters perceive the president's job performance. The statistics shifted during "a period of intense coverage of Democratic primaries and caucuses," which raised Democratic voter interest in the campaign and thus "boosted their chances of being included in the Gallup 'likely voter' model," Gallup said.
"You need to look at historical comparisons for any valid sense of the president's standing today. Historically, Bush now stands at almost exactly the same place Bill Clinton stood in February 1996 and Richard Nixon stood in February 1972," [Republican pollster Whit] Ayres said. "Bush is basically at 51 percent or 52 percent in the [independent] Gallup Poll. Clinton was at 53 percent and Nixon was in 52 percent," he said. Both presidents easily won re-election in those years, with Mr. Nixon winning in a 49-state re-election landslide.
In May 1984, for example, after a tough Democratic primary battle, polls showed Democrat Walter Mondale locked in a 49 percent to 49 percent dead heat against President Reagan. Mr. Reagan won that year in a 49-state landslide.
Recent polls also show voters are not buying a lot of the Democrats' attack lines they used in the primaries against Mr. Bush. A Pew Research Center poll released Thursday, which gave Mr. Bush a 53 percent favorability score, found that a 55 percent majority believe the war in Iraq has helped the United States in its war on terrorism.
When asked what has had the biggest impact on the mushrooming budget deficit, 61 percent cited the costs of the war in Iraq, compared to only 8 percent who point to the Bush tax cuts that Democrats have blamed for the fiscal shortfall, the Pew poll said.
The Democrats talk to each other so much that they never can quite get it into their heads that tax cuts are popular.


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How To Make Spanish Fly For Women
Have you ever wondered how to make Spanish fly for women? Spanish fly is a powerful aphrodisiac that was used by European nobility, including the infamous Marquis de Sade, for centuries to increase sexual desire and potency. The original Spanish fly is extracted from an emerald green beetle. The yellow-brown powder smells unpleasant, tastes bitter, and is highly toxic in anything but miniscule doses.
To make Spanish fly for women, you will need:
- 25 fluid ounces (750 milliliters) good brandy
- 4 ounces Damiana herb
- 2 ounces lemongrass
- 4 cinnamon sticks, broken
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cup honey
- Cheesecloth
- Large decanter
- Use a good brandy to make this potent aphrodisiac. Don't choose a top-shelf brandy, but instead go for one of good quality such as Christian Brothers, E & J or Korbel. Measure the brandy and pour it into the decanter.
- Add the Damiana herb to the brandy and stir. Damiana is a potent aphrodisiac that can be obtained at health food stores or online. Of course, fresh herbs are best. However, if fresh herbs are not available, then a packaged supplement is acceptable.
- Add the lemongrass, cinnamon, and cloves to the brandy. Don't forget to stir! The savory mixture of herbs will impart spicy flavors to the brandy, enhancing its aphrodisiac power.
- Finally, mix in the honey. The sweetness of the honey will complete the potent potion.
- Seal with a cork and allow your homemade Spanish fly to age for several hours or days. The aging process is vital due to the fact that it allows the flavors to fully develop and enhances the natural richness of the brandy.
- Strain with cheesecloth before serving in handsome brandy shifters. Cheers!
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Neil O'Brien dropped from board of La Martiniere amidst controversy
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- Published 21.05.10
The La Martiniere for Boys campus is clouded by controversy in its 175th year with two of its senior board members being dropped allegedly because of serious differences over the way things were being run, capped by their demand for action against a teacher accused of extortion by a Class IV boy and a proper probe into the alleged corporal punishment of a Class VIII student preceding his death.
Neil O'Brien, who is also the chairman of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, and K.S. David, a former managing director of the Goodricke Group, have been removed — O'Brien after more than 20 years on the acting board of governors and David after three years.
Sources said O'Brien and David had been axed for voicing their concerns and standing their ground on several critical issues on the Loudon Street campus. Flashpoint was reached over Rouvanjit Rawla, 13, who was found hanging at home after the principal, Sunirmal Chakravarthi, had allegedly punished him, and the alleged demand by Sanjay Smart for a laptop from Partha Pratim Banerjee as bribe to promote his child Srijan to Class V.
On the issue of Smart, who was arrested on May 17, O'Brien and David had told the principal to take "immediate action" against the teacher long before he was remanded in police custody.
"Senior members of the board had agreed that the teacher should be terminated immediately as he was still on probation and there had been a similar complaint against him a year earlier. But no action was taken by the principal," said a source.
Why has no action been taken against Smart? "We have not been able to question him. As per the law of the land, we cannot condemn a person without hearing him out," Chakravarthi told Metro, in school on Thursday afternoon, with Supriyo Dhar, the secretary of La Martiniere, seated by his side.
"An internal probe is on and the report will be submitted to the court on June 9. We cannot terminate anyone without proof," said Dhar.
What about the principal being a co-accused in the case? "These are allegations that have to be proved," said Chakravarthi.
Regarding Rawla's death, sources said the principal had admitted to the board that he had caned the boy, prompting O'Brien and David to insist on "appropriate action", as inflicting corporal punishment is classified as "gross misconduct" under the standing rules and regulations of the school.
Neither the principal nor the board secretary confirmed or denied on Thursday that corporal punishment was meted out to Rawla.
"A full probe was initiated into the issue as suggested by the board, the report was submitted and appropriate steps have been taken as per the service rules and regulations," said Dhar, refusing to elaborate on the "appropriate steps" taken.
What is being seen as anything but "appropriate" by many Martinians old and new is the removal of Neil O'Brien.
The grand old man of education and quizzing in the city was reticent when Metro contacted him on Thursday. "I have always kept the best interest of the schools in mind, and I stand by certain principles. I can only assume that my views and suggestions may not have been in sync (with the present management of the La Martiniere for Boys). Let it be at that."
David was a little more forthcoming: "As senior members of the Christian community and being experienced in our own fields of work, we both did our best to instil a degree of good governance and fiduciary integrity in the functioning of the schools and the board. Obviously, our stand may not have been compatible (with the present management of the La Martiniere for Boys)."
The school secretary, however, denied the link between the Smart-Rawla cases and the change of guard. "The probe into the unnatural death of Rawla or the Smart matter happened before the board members were changed so it has nothing to do with it. The constitution of the school provides for four acting governors along with the permanent board members and these acting members are elected annually. The decision (to remove and appoint members) is solely at the discretion of the permanent members," said Dhar.
But why suddenly drop someone who has been on the board for two decades? "Maybe they wanted to give others a chance," said Dhar.
After the two removals, La Martiniere was reduced to a three-member board comprising two permanent members — Ashok Biswas, the bishop of Calcutta, and the presbyter of St Andrew's Church, Rev. Simick — along with Shireen Mondol, a history professor.
Dhar said three new members — Lt-Gen. John Mukherjee, Anand Nayak of ITC Ltd and David Howard, the secretary of St Thomas School — had been inducted into the school board.
The last word is reserved for arguably the most vocal Martinian around, Suhel Seth. "What is happening in La Martiniere is a great tragedy. And now, a person of Neil O'Brien's calibre has been been asked to step down. All I can say is it is a very 'unholy' decision... and God help La Martiniere!"
Bishop Biswas, the chairman of the La Martiniere board, was unavailable for comment and his office is closed for summer till May 30.