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First and foremost both must be surrendered to Christ and seeking to be in harmony with Him, with His will. Divine love in the heart is a principle wholly from above. Only in divine love can human love find stability, an anchor, common ground. If this is truly there, then both will only do what He would want them to do. Just because both are saved, loving God and man, this is not sufficient. As each is unique the Creator knows just how to complement each need and strength.
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i wonder why you want to change your fiancee? why you do not want to change yourself? flies could not stay long on a perfect egg. santan will not enter a families if love is full in it.
"like" will not be eternal. but love is eternal. everything is changing but love does not change.
on 9/18/05
The one and only most important consideration is commitment. How committed are you , how committed is your intended? Love will wax and wane , arguments will occur , disagreements will arise , fit and trim bodies will fade and opinions and convictions may change - but with commitment a couple can perservere through any and all of this!
on 9/18/05
You need to love and like them the way they are now, because changing someone after marriage is next to impossible. And during dating and courtship, men and women are usually on their best behavior.
on 9/18/05
First, and foremost, make sure that he is indeed a Christian, and a Righteous man of God, after His own heart! My husband and I met online and knew very little about each other, and had very little finances, too! But we knew almost immediately, that God had plans for us! We married within a month of actually meeting! Now, we have two great kids and have been together 15yrs!
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on 9/18/05
There is no one thing more imporant than the other. One: Make sure you LIKE the person and not just love him. Two: Make sure you are on the same page on things of importance. (Financies, number of children you will have, when you will have them, will both of you work, if just one of you - who, etc.,) Three: Make sure you can talk to each other, this is important so you can deal with various situations that come up during marriage. Ephesians 4:26
on 9/18/05
love each other. with love, everything is possible.
on 9/18/05
Great answer, but 1 more thing. The person we marry should be considered as 1 of our best friends. Someone you can always talk honestly with. Have a lot in common with each other. Having common goals also is good to consider, like having children, animals, and job/ careers. Again, keep God #1 in the marriage.
on 9/18/05
There are important reasons and considerations to get straight. Many things like lifestyle, ability to support, thought and faith chemistry, expectations children, and compatible families. How will you handle adversity? What is a strength of each and as well as the weaknesses(love may be blinded). You must answer is this the person I want to see every mornng of my life and how can WE build a better life for each other. Do not take it lightly. It is easier to marry than to separate for not planning.
on 9/18/05
Consider that you will be voluntarily giving up your freedom. You will be handing it and everything you have over to somebody who may or may not be the same person in the future that you marry today. Consider that a divorce rate of over 50% applies to everybody and that love will not conquer all. Other than that, go for it!
on 9/17/05
Amen to that answer!!! I totally agree!
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I just heard this on the evening news (I guess I didn't check the written news this afternoon) and verified it in the New York Times. The NYT gives the gist:
President Trump on Thursday balked at an immigration deal that would include protections for people from Haiti and African countries, demanding to know at a White House meeting why he should accept immigrants from "shithole countries" rather than people from places like Norway, according to people with direct knowledge of the conversation.
Mr. Trump's remarks left members of Congress attending the meeting in the Cabinet Room alarmed and mystified. They were there discussing an emerging bipartisan deal to give legal status to immigrants illegally brought to the United States as children, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity without authorization to discuss the explosive proceedings of the private meeting.
When Mr. Trump heard that Haitians were among those who would benefit, he asked if they could be left out of the plan, according to the people familiar with the conversation, asking, "Why do we want people from Haiti here?"
According to NBC News, who talked to anonymous sources, "shithole countries" were meant to include not just Haiti but countries in Africa.
The White House didn't deny the statement, but, in ineffectual damage control, deputy press secretary Raj Shah issued this statement, which won't placate anyone who, like me, is furious at Trump's remarks:
"Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people," Mr. Shah said. "Like other nations that have merit-based immigration, President Trump is fighting for permanent solutions that make our country stronger by welcoming those who can contribute to our society, grow our economy and assimilate into our great nation."
It's bad enough that Trump thinks things like this, which smack of internalized racism (seriously, Africa and Haiti versus Norway?), and even conjures up visions of Aryan superiority. But why on earth would he say these things in an open meeting with members of Congress, knowing that they would be reported?
I doubt few people reading this voted for Trump, or have any sympathy for the man, so I'm ranting at the choir. But he has no conception of the gravitas of the Presidency. It's not a locker room, and Trump's words will further convince the world that he's a nativist and a racist.
I suspect the base to which these remarks appeal is shrinking. The man has to go before he destroys this country. And remember, there are aging, liberal justices on the Supreme Court.
UPDATE: Here's the front page of today's Daily News in New York (h/t: Barry):


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I found this etsy shop that is taking donations of handmade things to sell... all the proceeds go to support Doctors without Borders... Of course you can also shop for handmade things to support them. What a great idea.
This year has started off with all sorts of highs and lows. Right now, it's pouring down rain and i keep thinking I should get dressed and be on my way but why? It's a holiday. I'm still in my PJ's.
So far this year, I have attended 2 memorial services. It's a sobering way to start the new year. I was finally accepted into USC's Master of Professional Writing program. Very exciting! Also, I have one MRI down and one more to go. It was not pleasant and I do not wish to repeat it but, I figure I'm half way there.
No new knitting to report as homework has already begun... maybe today, in all the rain I will find something to work on. I'm not quite sure what this day or year will bring. I do know it involves grad school and homework... Hopefully new friends and more adventure than doctor's appointments.


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In 2008 it wasn't uncommon to pass an empty dirt-filled lot with an excavator standing by idly. The recession hit the construction industry hard — including architects, and in turn, the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) printing market. Luckily for Dallas-based Thomas Printworks, the company had already sensed a shift in the market and made strategic moves to expand its services through new technologies.
Thomas Printworks started as a blueprint shop in the 1950s in Dallas, and served the AEC market for many years. The company has been family owned for three generations and now has more than 600 employees spanning 28 locations across the United States, including its original location.
As the construction industry evolved, Thomas Printworks sought growth through a number of acquisitions that pushed it into the wide-format graphics space, starting with fence wrap graphics, which it offered to its existing construction and infrastructure clientele. This initial jump allowed the company to later push into other vertical markets, including retail and hospitality, venues and events and corporate and nonprofit.
Not only was Thomas Printworks providing clients with signage, it later provided direct mail campaigns and stationery, among other items, on the small-format front. This omnichannel approach was made possible by the convergence of wide-format and small-format under one roof.
Convergence Roadmap
"When the recession hit and there was a significant decline in construction, it really pushed us further," says Trevor Hansen, chief sales and marketing officer at Thomas Printworks. "Our first focus was developing solutions around marketing supply chain management." This included warehousing fulfillment, production of marketing collateral, online ordering portals and the management of those products. "That was our first big push outside of that space and into work for other markets such as restaurants and retail franchising."
This led to the company acquiring digital equipment, such as a Xerox and an HP device a few years ago. And, in 2016, with a big acquisition of Seabridge Media in Houston, the company added commercial print and direct mail capabilities.
Direct mail has been a big focus. So much so that it has a U.S. Post Office location onsite to handle the volume of direct mail that it now produces.
Over the past few years, there has been a growing demand from Thomas Printworks' customers for variable data text and images as part of its direct mail campaigns. While Thomas Printworks' toner-based presses could produce short-run VDP jobs, the company was finding that longer runs were not economical. In order to capture more of the VDP market, it had to drive the overall cost of that down. It needed a solution that would address the pain points at both ends of the market — enabling lower volumes of fast-turn direct mail jobs and higher volumes of variable data jobs.
"A lot of it revolves around that direct response marketing — the ability to produce variable data direct mail campaigns at a more effective price point so that we can transition from static direct mail and provide a higher value and response rate through the use of digital printed collateral that's more one-on-one focused on the recipient," Hansen explains.
After doing its due diligence and researching a variety of machines capable of handling the direct response work, the company ultimately landed on the Océ VarioPrint i300.
"We've had a long-time relationship with Canon. The decision was driven around the strategy of expanding our direct mail capabilities and offloading some of the traditional offset work, even just in terms of turnaround times for key clients. I think part of the decision was the machine's capabilities, but part of it was just our relationship with Canon and the support we get. We have a wide range of Canon flatbeds and roll-fed devices on the wide-format side and our traditional AEC business ran on Océ devices. So, we have had a very long relationship with Canon."
Thomas Printworks didn't stop there. The company is getting ready to develop and launch a direct response marketing solution to customers, which should be out next year. This includes direct mail, email, web-based IP targeting, tracking and other technology components to create a full direct response solution.
Getting Here Wasn't a Straight Road
Back when the company began, things were simpler. The person who produced the job — blueprints, construction drawings, maps, etc. — could also package the work and have it ready to be delivered to the customer. Now, the company follows more of a manufacturing type of model. The pre-production staff gets everything prepared. The production team produces the work. The fulfillment department packages and gets all of the pieces together and pulls items from warehouses.
Instead of the entire staff being cross-trained, the team has become more compartmentalized where everyone has their own specialty in the process. The person producing one piece may not know there are other pieces being produced. This has led Thomas Printworks to work in a manufacturing assembly line workflow, which requires a different style of communication and management. "A lot of adjustments have had to be made," Hansen explains. "Frankly, some are still being made."
Finding Solutions
Traditionally, the AEC market was relationship based. Once a relationship with a customer was established, it often became a long-term relationship.
"It became more of a servicing relationship," Hansen says. "When our company pushed into the wide-format graphics space, a lot of what it was doing at the time became very transactional. Every job was quoted and everything was a one-off job."
As the company moved into market supply chain management, it once again became more of a solution sale and understanding what the customer's objectives were.
"You weren't selling them prints anymore, you were selling them a solution to a problem they had and helping them overcome that in a much bigger picture," he says. "Print happens to be part of that, so it requires a different set of selling skills and sales processes to drive those types of sales."
Within the events and venues market, it also became more of a solution sale. For stadiums, Thomas Printworks was installing everything — the graphics, the cabling systems and everything to mount the graphics to.
"Then, when a concert comes to town, we go out and strike all the existing graphics, replace the graphics for the concert, then go back and strike those graphics and put the other graphics back up," Hansen says. "There's a lot more moving parts than just printing what the customer wants and delivering it."
Digital Print to Digital Signage
Most recently, Thomas Printworks has dabbled in digital signage, such as branching into menu boards about a year ago. The company has been working on growing that end of the business and marketing it to clients within the hospitality, retail and restaurant markets. The focus there is very specific — and much simpler. They are not producing video walls and complex signage.
"We're trying to keep it simple to start with and within the vertical space that works best," Hansen says.
The foundation of Thomas Printworks is forever changed; the company has productized what it does.
"We are trying to change the message and increase the value of what we're selling away from just selling a print," Hansen says. "It becomes a very commoditized product, then becomes very competitive. So, by wrapping it all into a bigger solution and a bigger offering, it allows us to sell the additional value in what we're doing."
Thomas Printworks is thriving today because of its ability and openness to evolve with ever-changing market trends. Realizing growth opportunities and embracing the merging of industry segments early has allowed the company to serve clients holistically and remain relevant.


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text: Coming back to Carleton from my whirlwind in Denmark was painful enough, so I decided to choose a beat for my News and Analytical class that would keep me challenged and engaged in Ottawa. Luckily for me, I stepped right into political story heaven– with the provincial election happening this fall, I was able to attend events, talk to politicians, and read about current events. This section will feature the series of political articles that I am writing for this class.


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Ah, Tuesday's plans went you know where in a handbasket. I woke up with collywobbles and spent a good portion of the week in sick time.
Because I'm a freelance writer I don't get paid sick time the way many folks with regular jobs do.
Every now and again there's talk about making it possible for freelancers to get sick leave, but I'm not holding my breath. A savings account can act as a buffer, but for short illnesses, the real problem is the interruption of ongoing work for clients.
For me, this breaks down into three steps. Check my calendar, email clients, and when I'm well, begin the catch-up.
Checking my calendar while bleary-eyed
I new within moments of waking up Wednesday that the day was a non-starter. After doing the minimum and feeding the cats, I sat down at my computer and checked my calendar. As it happened, I have only one project ongoing for a client at the moment.
I quickly sent an email saying I was down and taking some sick time. I also emailed my accountability partner that I wouldn't be available for our usual call. I spent the day mostly in bed.
The next morning I had to cancel some appointments which I also did by email. Two contacts apparently don't check their email first thing, and there were several messages from them on my phone. By the time I got to them, late in the afternoon, email had arrived from both saying they understood.
Catching up after sick time
Today I'm mostly human. I'm back at the computer and my first job was to check and see what didn't get done. That's fairly easy with Todoist because it let's me know what's overdue clearly. Then it becomes a matter of rescheduling everything.
I know I won't get everything done in a single day that I might have gotten done in the two days of sick time, so there's some triage I need to do. Plus, since it's Friday, I have my master mind group. Plus I suspect I'll need a nap in the afternoon.
No guilt allowed!
There was a time when I felt guilty every time I got a debilitating migraine or fell sick. Which is nuts. I don't plan to be sick. I take care of myself so I'm not sick often. It's silly to feel guilty and when I finally realized the truth of that I was able to stop blaming myself for something I couldn't change.
Clients are generally understanding – they are human too.
If you're sick, you'll get well sooner and back on the job if you take care of yourself. So do that – take care of yourself.
Oh, and my one big thing project? It's delayed. With a little bit of luck I'll get something done on it later today.
What's your experience with getting sick when you're a freelancer?
Write well and often,


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According to a recent press release, "Baidu, Inc. today announced the product launch of EZDL, a no-code platform to build custom machine learning models. Geared towards small and medium businesses, it is gradually breaking down the barrier to allow everyone to access AI in the most convenient and equitable way… 'EZDL is a service platform that allows users to build custom machine learning models with a drag-and-drop interface. It takes only four steps to train a deep learning model, built specifically for your unique business needs,' said Yongkang Xie, Tech Lead of Baidu EZDL . 'Even if you have had no exposure to programming, you can quickly build models on this platform with zero barriers. EZDL can help companies with limited AI experts and computing resources to quickly and efficiently complete deep learning training and deployment with only a small amount of data'."
Youping Yu, General Manager of the AI Ecosystem Division at Baidu, commented, "As one of global leaders in AI, Baidu embodies its mission of making a complex world simpler through technology. Baidu has continued to lead and promote the development and applications of AI… Through our Global Business Unit, we are devoted to sharing Baidu's core technologies, capabilities, and resources with the global community. We seek to create a true ecosystem for AI, democratizing access to AI capabilities. Baidu officially released Baidu Brain 1.0 in September 2016, and just two years later, in July 2018, we released Baidu Brain 3.0 — encompassing a full AI "tech stack" from chips to deep learning frameworks to platforms. Through our open AI platform, Baidu provides developers with a number of leading AI capabilities such as speech, vision, NLP, and AR/VR. Baidu's open AI platform is currently the most comprehensive, open, and dynamic in China."
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As Jaguar Land Rover Academy's Trevor Drawwater says, "In Africa, filter maintenance is the single most important factor in ensuring trouble-free motoring." If you get that right, then a big percentage of your vehicle worries will never even start! The two golden rules are:
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Seminar schedule for Liminality, NCAD Gallery, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8.
Posted on January 25, 2011 by Ciara
NCAD Gallery Opening hours 10am – 5pm. During the times listed below viewers are invited to participate in the project by engaging in the projects discursive seminars or by stepping into the artist shoes as part of the installation. No … Continue reading →
Liminality at NCAD Gallery, Thomas Street, Dublin 2
Posted on January 25, 2011 by Ciara
Opening reception : 6-8pm Thursday 3rdth February 2011 Project continues: 4th -12th th February 2011, 10am to 5pm daily. Viewers are invited to participate in the project by engaging in the projects discursive seminars in the gallery or by … Continue reading →
Thoughts of my donor
Posted on January 17, 2011 by Ciara
Thanks to everyone who's got in contact about the various aspects of the project … be that the café event, this site or the show at Broadstone. It's always good to hear feedback. I'm keen to add this to the … Continue reading →
Chimeric Agonism opens in Broadstone
Posted on January 9, 2011 by Ciara
Chimeric agonism. Broadstone Gallery and Studio's, 22 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2. Cormac Browne and Ciara McMahon. Opening reception: 6pm – 8pm Wednesday, January 2011. Exhibition continues: 13th – 17th, January 2011, 12-6pm. In a society rife with competing voices Chimeric … Continue reading →
Immunosuppression thoughts
Posted on January 8, 2011 by Ciara
With the cafe event happening next week my thoughts have been returning to the implications of the necessary immunosuppression associated with organ transplantation. Here is a blog diary I made late last year while sick with a dose and thinking … Continue reading →
Leaky Self Case Study: A medico-artistic discussion of human organ transplantation.
Posted on January 8, 2011 by Ciara
(2010 copyright Ciara McMahon) October 1st 2010. Note : Although the Leaky Self project has received funding from the Arts Council via the artist in the community scheme managed by Create the National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts the opinions … Continue reading →
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13. A 2nd fitting is preferred, especially using expensive fabrics such as silk, to make a "mock up" of the final outer garment(s).
If not, we will work by measurement, but there is a disclaimer regarding wrong measurements made by the customer. All fittings are included in the price.
The Silhouettes shoppe is located only 40 minutes from beautiful Cody, Wyoming, & Yellowstone National Park. Overnight guest accommodations are available by arrangement, for costume customers traveling from over a day's drive. For those planning to stay or living in the area, we can do multiple fittings "while you wait" while touristing in the area.
14. The final fitting puts all of the outer & inner garments together, & fine tunes the selections for the project. Before this time, you & Silhouettes staff will finalize accessory choices or changes to the original plan
15. A 2nd & final proposal will be emailed to you. This will show final cost, totals, & options to complete.
This is important, because we have resources for shoes, stockings, wigs, hats, & items such as leather & fur. Plans for these which can be incorporated at any stage, but most often you like to add them to complete the look at the end.
16. Silhouettes builds the accessories last – pockets, stockings, mittens, muffs, hats, mobcaps, scarves, fichus, tuckers, & the many things women through history enjoyed that allowed them the flexibility to use their main outfit in a variety of ways & to adapt to other eras.
17. We meet to put it all together, tweak the laces, & meet with our professional photographer.
Silhouettes Staff goes over the Warranty & Guarantee along with the media release form for you to sign. This is when we caution you not to go swimming in your 6 petticoats, & we ask for a testimonial
18. Then.. you get into your covered wagon, steam locomotive, or Model T to cross the continent to tell everybody what you've learned!
Most projects, depending on your availability for fittings, and the accuracy of measurements, take 3 to 4 months from initial design to completion. There is quite a bit of communication back and forth to make sure you are getting just what you want and need.
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If you've been arrested in Georgia, you have a right to a bond hearing. At this hearing, the judge will decide whether a bond is necessary to make sure that you will return to court. When setting that bond, the judge will consider the following factors:
- Length and character of your residence in the community. How long you have lived in Georgia or Atlanta.
- Employment status and history and your financial condition. Where you work and how long you've worked there. If your boss considers you a trustworthy employee.
- Family ties and relationships. If you have family who live in the area, or out-of-state family or business connections.
- Reputation, character and mental condition. Your reputation that you are an honest, decent person who has the character and inner strength to overcome mistakes and take responsibility for actions. That you will keep promises and meet your obligations.
- Past history of response to legal process. That you have always responded to the legal process in a timely manner and have never failed to appear, escape, or obstruct justice.
- Prior criminal record. Whether you have any prior convictions.
- Responsible members of the community who would vouch for your reliability. If there are people who can vouch for your reliability.
- The nature of the charge, probability of conviction, and the likely sentence, solely related to the risk of nonappearance. The more serious the charge, the more the judge will be cautious about setting a low bond.
- Other examples of your roots in the community. or example, if you own a business or are enrolled in school.
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Looking to keep the functionality of my phplist platform but want an easy way to add products into the email. Looking for a dropdown menu to select the product from my store that will then display it (image, name, price, special if applicable, short description) as a link to the product page. Would like to be able to add as few or as many as I'd like. The good news is that my zen installation is on the same DB as my phplist! Ideally it would be a number of products in the middle of 2 areas of written content. The layout can be simple. Image on the left and text, price etc on the right with maybe a small, horizontal line between each product.
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My Neighbour's Getting a CCTV System?!?
Occasionally, when fitting a camera system at a customer's home we get the odd neighbour coming out to chat... Some people feel a camera draws attention to the house, might even encourage a burglar to target their homes... At Usee, we believe a burglar will notice which homes have cctv, and which don't, and will target houses accordingly.. but, the evidence shows they will target the houses that won't be able to identify them in crystal clear, high definition imagery... CCTV systems may not completely stop crime but it is a proven deterrent. And if a crime is committed, the footage that our hd systems produce is able to identify suspects and help the gardai with their investigations... Our cctv systems are professionally installed and simple to use. We also have a platform which makes it easy to share footage with others
Personally, I have an intruder alarm, a cctv system, security lights, and a dog - and have never been broken into. Neither have my neighbours.
What do you think of cctv systems? How would you feel if your neighbour was getting cameras fitted? Let us know.....


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Jiminey Crickets, did I ever hate to stop when that timer went off! Just when I get on a roll and really start cookin' with the brushes, beep-beep-beep. Oh well, I knew I was doing this for a greater purpose than painting to a timed event, so here's the next ten minutes. From the last post, you can compare and contrast the progress. So what did I do in ten minutes? (Got interrupted several times, as happens in any event put on for more than just painting). I "fluffed out" the palms, varied the roof, worked on the windows of the cars, and added some palm fronds on the left side to create yet another design element. Look for a partial circle that begins in the topmost left palm, drops through those new fronds on the left, and continues around through the other palm tops, effectively cirlcing the steeple of the church!
Hmmmm, that brush mark in the grass is still there. Next ten minutes.
(Here's the earlier version for those who, like me, get buried in emails and won't go looking.)
In other news, all four workshops through May are full. If you are considering a Color Boot Camp for your future, please look to Maine in August (full five days of "CBC") and Maine again in September on a horse farm. This second week-long CBC workshop not only can host "repeat offenders", but will finish up with a weekend of plein air painting in a special two day event for plein air painters! I'll have a page pointing to registration for these workshops in February. If you're interested, please email me for special notification.
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General insurance companies offer home insurance policies usually for covering your home in case of natural calamities such as earthquakes, floods, fire and landslides. Aside from these, there are several sections in the policy which broadly cover for the house's structure alone or your possessions such as fixtures and furniture, appliances and jewellery or both. Some policies also cover up rental expenses in case you need to move elsewhere when your house has been damaged because of some of the calamities covered by the insurer.
Calculating the sum to be assured
For home insurance, it is very important to consider the value of one's possessions and property. For instance, you should not insure your home at market value or the purchasing price which prevailed ages ago. The cost of construction materials go up every year. Instead, you should seek to get the furniture, fixture and fittings and building insured on reinstatement basis because in case of a loss both must be replaced at the present replacement or construction cost. Therefore, in case of any mishap you will be capable of replacing your loss completely without having to bear depreciation. Insurance consultants claim that most people incorrectly insure their houses, factories or offices even at book (the price paid for the property) or market value. When insured by book value, you under insure your property which results in claims which are paid by the underinsurance average while if you insure according to market value, then you become over insured.
One of the simplest ways of insuring your structure is on the basis of per square foot. For instance, if the cost of replacement for a new house is Rs 1000 per square foot then for 2000 sq. ft. you will have to buy insurance of Rs 20 lakhs. The land cost must not be taken into consideration of the sum insured. For including the cost of land, a valuation must be conducted by a professional for justifying the sum insured. The sum insured shall be adequate as replacement cost on the loss date.
Insurance of Household Goods
It is better to steer clear from insuring household goods at their book or purchase price as when adjusted for depreciation, you will get back very little as claim. Also, knowing the replacement cost for it is not easy. Therefore, you will have to use some form of an approximation and also have a list of contents separately in some place safe (apart from your home) so that in case of a big loss, you will know what items were there at home. You should get the reinstatement value clause written in your policy so that the claimed amount paid is enough to refurbish and rebuild your home.
Premium Payable
The premium payable belongs to a vast range based on the factor variety related to geographical location,construction type, home's size and jewellery among other valuable assets in your house. For instance, if your home is valued at Rs 60 lakhs and your possessions such as appliances, jewellery and furniture cost an added sum of Rs 12 lakhs, then the amount payable as premium would be Rs 5000.
Process of Claim
You must inform the insurance agent or firm in case you need to claim money. Put forth a written claims document to your insurance company within a stipulated period. The written claim should bear a complete account of your articles damaged or lost along with the actual value of the article. The claim request shall then be forwarded claims department of the company. The insuring company appoint the surveyor who shall submit the FSR or final survey report alongside the documents that you have submitted. Upon receipts of these documents, the department of claims process the claim. Upon approval of the appeal, the letter shall be sent to the insured party that states the amount payable as settlement along with the voucher of discharge.
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What types of services do you provide?
MY AUSTRALIAN VISA Solicitors and Registered Migration Agents provide
online and face to face Australian Visa Advice and Assistance.
We offer a traditional full service to eligible clients via the
Level 3 Service whereby the entire visa application is managed by our
Solicitors and Registered Migration Agents.
We also offer other services through a simple Level by Level
structure. Starting with the
Level 1 Service (professional visa eligibility assessment - which can also be done in person via the Face to Face Consultation),
to the Level 2 Service (help with certain aspects of the visa application process) through to the
Level 3 Service (actual representation and preparation and visa application submission service).
Generally clients proceed from Level 1 to Level 3 Services in sequence although there may be certain exceptions.
We also offer an Ask An Agent Service (AUD$300) whereby you can email your migration related questions for prompt advice.
The Level 1 Service is an accessible and affordable alternative to the 'traditional' immigration Full Service for AUS$350. The Level 1 service contains a professional assessment of your visa eligibility and formulation of a written advice and ongoing email support to manage a visa application. This is our most popular service and many clients have successfully utilised this affordable alternative to traditional migration consultancy. This service also comes with our ongoing email support. Our email support is now unlimited. It is our interest to ensure our clients are satisfied with our service, and if successful in migration know they can rely on us for any help and support they may need to make the transition to Australian life as easy as possible. Our goal is to provide clients with tailored expert migration solutions, advice, and guidance according to their needs. For some this can enable them to be in a position to confidently self-manage the visa application process and for others who would like more assistance it means that we can handle more of the application process.
Do I need an Immigration Lawyer / Registered Migration Agent?
You do not need to use an Immigration Lawyer / Registered Migration Agent.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) accepts all applications validly lodged, regardless of who lodges them. You are able to lodge any kind of visa application or asylum claim yourself and most applications can be lodged online.
However, if you do not feel confident in lodging an application, or if your case is complex, or if you want to have any eligibility assessment or advice on whether you meet all the relevant criteria you may want to engage the services of an Immigration Lawyer / Registered Migration Agent.
Although we do not offer any guarantees we can assure that we will work hard and extensively on your case using our considerable experience and training to submit the best possible visa application or Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) appeal.
We can only offer our services after a thorough preliminary assessment of your visa eligibility. We are honest with your chances of success for a particular visa or appeal and will tell you if there are low chances of success.
If there are any alternative visa options we will advise you of these. We have an enviable success rate. Please see our Testimonial section for a small sample of satisfied clients. Further Testimonials are available on the full website.
Are you Lawyers as well as being Registered Migration Agents?
Mr. Andre Congiu, Registered Migration Agent Number 0319022 is registered to provide Migration Assistance and advice with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and is also currently holding a Local Practising Certificate as a Solicitor.
Mrs. Teresa Morfuni Registered Migration Agent Number 0848853 is registered to provide Migration Assistance and advice with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and is also currently holding a Local Practising Certificate as a Solicitor.
As a profession, lawyers must adhere to the ethical and professional standards as regulated by the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014. These standards and requirements are additional to the provisions set out in OMARA's Code of Conduct. The standard set for immigration lawyers is therefore very high.
We are also members of the Law Institute of Victoria, Law Council of Australia, Migration Alliance and of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
What are the differences between a Migration Lawyer and a Registered Migration Agent?
In Australia, a person who gives "immigration assistance" for a fee must
in most cases be a Registered Migration
Agent under the Migration Act 1958. The term "immigration
assistance" means using, or purporting to use, knowledge
of or experience in migration procedure to advise or assist various
people with visa applications and related sponsorships and appeals.
To be registered by OMARA as a Registered Migration Agent a person needs to complete a certain qualification. This qualification for entry has changed over the years and was initially only a short course and is now a Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice which can be completed in less than a year.
Some Registered Migration Agents are lawyers, and many are not. In Australia a person who charges for legal services must not only have legal qualifications (e.g. a Bachelor of Laws Degree) and be admitted to practise but must also hold a current practising certificate. Practising certificates are renewed each year subject to the lawyer having current professional indemnity insurance and meeting other requirements such as completion of a certain amount of continuing legal education.
Teresa Morfuni holds a Masters of Laws Degree (L.L.M.) and is a Solicitor and Registered Migration Agent (Number 0848853).
Mr. Andre Congiu is a Solicitor and Registered Migration Agent (Number 0319022) and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.), a Bachelor of Laws Degree (L.L.B.) as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (P.D.L.P.).
My colleague Any communications between client and lawyer are protected under what is known as "legal professional privilege". These communications therefore cannot be revealed to third parties except in few limited circumstances. Clients of Registered Migration Agents who are not also Lawyers are not protected under this privilege.
Do you provide free advice?
Please note that we do not provide free advice.
The fees for our services are outlined on this website. We take the time to work through the relevant legislation, policy and precedents to thoroughly advise and assist you. The fees for migration advice and assistance vary according to the visa and Services type and the amount of work involved. For more information on Our Services please click here
How can I make an appointment for a Face to Face Consultation?
There are (2) two different ways of doing so.
You could either call the office directly at +61 3 9900 6253 (please leave a message with your Name, phone number and preferred day and time if we do not answer).
Alternatively, you can email us at email@example.com outlining your preferred day and time to which one of our lawyers will contact you to confirm the appointment.
How much does the Face to Face Consultation cost?
Professional fees are payable as follows:
At our office:
AUD $350.00 per hour consultation
AUD $150.00 per hour consultation for current Student Visa Holders
Fees must be paid at the conclusion of consultation.
We accept cash only.
Unfortunately we do not have EFTPOS facilities. There is a an ANZ ATM located directly opposite our office.
During the consultation, an in-depth analysis and review of your visa options will be undertaken by one of our migration lawyers. We will show you the relevant legislation, policy and any precedents and you will also be able to ask questions about your situation which can be answered and discussed confidentially.
The Face to Face consultation fee will be discounted from our Level2 or Level 3 Service should you decide to engage us.
What if my application has already been refused by the Department of Home Affairs?
Under certain circumstances, you may be able to apply for a review of your application by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). The review process allows you to submit new and compelling evidence. The AAT may either affirm the Department's decision refusing to grant the visa or remit the decision with a direction that you have met the requirements for the visa to be granted.
How can I engage My Australian Visa?
First we will need to either assess your prospects of success via the Face to Face Consultation or Level 1 Service.
Then we will need to agree to offer our service and represent you.
We will then email you the Costs Agreement and other important documents for you to review, sign, date and return to us. Upon receipt we will open a file and send you some initial advice and information. Our professional fees are payable 50% after you have received this initial advice and the balance prior to lodging any application.
Once you have retained our Level 3 Services we do not limit the number of times you can see us in the office or email or phone us.
Can I engage My Australian Visa if I am not in Australia?
Many of our clients are outside Australia at the time of engaging our services.
We have dealt with clients from all over the world and have submitted applications to many Australian Embassies, Commissions and Consulates overseas.
For offshore applications that can't be lodged online we can prepare your application from Australia and lodge the application by courier. We can also liaise with the relevant overseas posts.
Please first email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or fill in the contact form on our website. One of our immigration lawyers will contact you to discuss your options.
How do I get to My Australian Visa Office?
My Australian Visa is conveniently located at Level 30, 35 Collins St, Melbourne CBD, 3000, AUSTRALIA (Telstra Tower).
The nearest train station is Parliament Station in the city loop. Our office is located approximately 100 meters from Parliament Station.
There are ample car parking spaces in Collins St, Exhibition St or near St Patricks Cathederal which is nearby.


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When a Muslim-owned South African store refused to fill an order from a Jewish organization, Maurice Ostroff sent them the open letter reproduced below. It's worth saving (and editing somewhat) for use in future situations of a similar nature - and there WILL be others! Jewish Chronicle 2 Nov 2010
Hall of Infamy: Saley's Travel Goods
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa --
Saleys, a Muslim-owned supplier in Johannesburg canceled an order placed by a South African Jewish group with comments about "blood money." The South African Zionist Federation had ordered conference bags from Saley's Travel Goods previously without problems, and had received a confirmation from them the day prior to their hate-filled rejection of Jewish business.Saley's faxed a hand-written cancellation of the confirmation, on which they printed these phrases:
"Please don't pay! Don't contaminate our account with your blood money
"We cannot supply you any of our goods as we don't want or need your blood money! Please do not contact us any more."
An open letter to the Managing director of Saley's
From Maurice Ostroff
Congratulations on your brave refusal to continue to do business with a long-standing customer because of your antagonism to Zionism. To ensure that your action is not a meaningless gesture, we look forward with great interest to seeing you demonstrate your sincerity and consistency by following through with a complete boycott of all Israeli products.
You can make an immediate start by examining your computer and throwing it out if it contains software or an Intel Pentium chip that was developed in Israel. Of course you should also avoid instant messaging based on ICQ, that was invented by Israeli teenager Arik Vardi and three friends. And you will of course avoid mobile telephony, developed in Israel by Motorola, the camera telephone chip and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) as used in Skype and similar applications.
You will be hard pressed to locate all the Zionist components in your Security Software, Network Firewalls, Anti-virus programs, System Software, Microsoft Operating Systems (XP and Vista), Google, Disk on Key and Wi-Fi, but I am sure you will assiduously check your equipment and rule out everything with Zionist roots. Unless you do so thoroughly, it will appear that you don't have the courage of your convictions and that your refusal of the small SAZF order was an insincere gesture playing to the anti-Israel gallery.
I could go on and on about the items you must avoid to be consistent in your attitude, but for humanitarian reasons you will be excused if for medical reasons you or members of your family use the "camera pill" developed in Israel to investigate the intestines painlessly by swallowing a pill containing a mini camera and transmitter.
Despite your anti-Zionist feelings, if you have a heart attack, don't hesitate to let the surgeon insert a stent, which was developed in Israel.
You will also be excused if you or members of your anti-Zionist business use new Israeli methods to measure and inject insulin for diabetics or Copaxone to reduce the physical breakdown caused by MS and other MS medicines such as Betaseron and Avonex. Similarly you will be excused for using Israeli developments in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance systems (MRI), ultrasound scanners, nuclear medical cameras and laser surgery.
You will be excused too, if you use the Israeli developed Resperate, an interactive breathing device, for lowering blood pressure as well as treatments for cancer, diabetes, AIDS, auto immune diseases, Alzheimer, cardiovascular diseases and aging as well as the ReWalk, a robot suit that enables wheelchair users to walk, sit and stand again.
On second thoughts I suggest that it would be more rational to re-examine your prejudices and enter into a civil discourse with the Zionists. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that we have much in common and I would be happy to enter into a dialog with you about the issues on which you feel so strongly.
This letter is being publicized as will the response I hope to receive from you.
Maurice Ostroff


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As Florida residents age, some may find that a guardian is appointed to them. Although the idea is usually well-meant, allegations of abuse, both financial and of the guardianship system itself, have been made. This has prompted states, such as Florida, to reconsider the way they handle their guardians.
Approximately 1.5 million seniors have guardians nationwide according to NextAvenue. This means that their estate or personal decisions are managed by a court-appointed person. Abuses in the guardianship system stem from a variety of causes. Finding the money for professional guardians and getting judges who truly understand the system is a continual problem. Many states also do not require background checks or track how guardians use a senior's money. As 80 percent of guardians in the U.S. are family members, this trend is worrying. One lawyer says that many cases of guardianship include the contesting of a senior's will. Currently, guardian-controlled money is only monitored by two states. Florida is not one of them.
Attorneys experienced in guardianships have identified the courts as a large part of the problem. New legislation often does not reach rural areas, leaving seniors under guidelines that no longer apply. One attorney notes that the guardianship process is sometimes more than courts can manage, as guardianship cases require monitoring over time.
In Florida, family members bringing forth allegations of abuse have encouraged closer monitoring of guardians. According to Capital News Service, Florida guardians have been accused of receiving profitable cases from judges they are close to. Guardians will be regulated under new legislation, which could take effect as soon as October. Under the new law, a guardian may be investigated for failure to follow state guidelines and possibly have his or her license revoked.


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Fuel Surcharge Decreases 1/1/2016
The West Virginia Public Service Commission reviewed the motor carrier fuel surcharge rates, Case No MC GO 56.4. The fuel surcharge has been decreased to 3.97% from 4.91%. This motor carrier fuel surcharge is in effect from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 or until further Commission Order.
For further information regarding this WV PSC fuel surcharge order, visit http://www.psc.state.wv.us/


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TRANSFER deadline day in England came and went with a major disappointment for Russell Martin.
It wasn't that the Norwich City captain was seeking a move from Carrow Road, where he has just enjoyed an encouraging start to life back in the English Premier League. His sense of anti-climax when the English transfer window shut at 6pm on Tuesday was prompted by not being joined at Norwich by his Scotland international team-mate Steven Naismith.
The East Anglian club had a bid of £8 million turned down by Everton for Naismith, who has been unable to secure a place in Roberto Martinez's starting line-up in the current campaign.
"I'm disappointed we couldn't get him in the end because he'd have been a fantastic signing for us," said Martin. "Steven Whittaker and I were asked recently what we thought about him and we both sang his praises. He would have been an immense signing for us but it's not happened and I'm sure he'll do a great job when he goes back to Everton after this.
"I'd rather play with Naisy than against him, that's for sure. I don't know the ins and outs of what happened on Tuesday, you'd have to ask the clubs. But when business is left that late on deadline day, it is tough to get it done. We were training twice on Tuesday with Scotland and if it was to be done after the second session, it would have been tough for Naisy to get away in time.
"But Everton wanted to keep him in the end anyway and there's no surprise there. I'm sure our club will be disappointed. I know as players we were disappointed and I'm sure the manager will feel the same.
"Naisy had asked Steven and myself about Norwich, the training ground and stuff like that, when he heard the bid had come in, but that was just in case Everton accepted the bid. You have to have an idea of what you're going to.
"Now we'll see what happens in January. Six months is a long time in football and a lot can happen. We might have other targets but if he eventually comes, it will be brilliant. But Naisy might have other options or he could set the world alight with Everton again, getting back in the team and scoring goals. You never know.
"I do know he's been brilliant for us with Scotland. He can play in a few roles as well and is so important to the way we play. You know exactly what you're going to get from him. He works tirelessly and is 100 per cent in everything he does. He's fantastic in the air for such a small guy and is so wholehearted."
Norwich City's return to the top flight of English football under Alex Neil's management was timely for Martin as he seeks to underline his status as a mainstay of Gordon Strachan's squad in what could be a momentous season for Scotland.
"I took a step backwards last year when we were relegated, which was frustrating," he said. "Last season was all about getting back to where we felt we belonged and deserved to be. We worked extremely hard to make that happen and now it's all about staying in the Premier League. For me, it's about qualifying for a major tournament with Scotland as well. That wouldn't just be a big step for me, it would be massive.
"It has been a solid start with Norwich, apart from losing 3-0 at Southampton on Sunday. Before that, we had been playing really well. We maybe should have more points than we have, but four from the first four games back in the Premier League isn't bad. If we can beat Bournemouth when we get back from international duty and make it seven from five, then it's a really good start."
Martin may be partnered in central defence tomorrow evening by a Championship player, with both Brighton captain Gordon Greer and fit-again Blackburn Rovers stopper Grant Hanley in contention to join him in the back four.
"I don't have any preference who is beside me," he added. "Grant and I had a good run of games in the team before he was injured and we did really well but, in the last year, it has chopped and changed.
"Gordon has come in and done well when he has played, so it's fine. Charlie Mulgrew and I played together for the first time against Ireland in Dublin last time out, and we really enjoyed it. We are similar defenders in that we like to keep a high line, press people and get on the ball.
"I want to play in every game and that goes for all the boys. We just want to be in the team. Anyone who comes in can slot in and that comes from the clarity the manager gives us. We know what he expects from players in certain roles and in training we have different players playing different roles, so if someone comes in they know what to expect and what they have to do."


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- Quiet but central Aberdeen location
- Comfortable rooms with mini-fridges, kettles, and chocolates
- Great pub fare and wine list at Bistro plus ample breakfast buffet
- Four large meeting rooms for special events
- Free private parking on-site
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Breakfast not included
- Parking can fill up early
Bottom Line
Located in the heart of Aberdeen's city center, the upper-middle-range Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel claims to be the oldest hotel in town. Many of the 83 comfortable rooms have great views of the Terrace Gardens below, and all come with perks such as mini-fridges and free chocolates. The location is excellent, within easy walking distance to Union Square and the train station; the immediate surroundings are quiet with a park across the street. There's also free parking, but the lot can fill up quickly, leaving some guests without a free place to leave their cars. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring mid-range Skene House Whitehall.
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Things You Should Know About Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Also Known As
- Thistle Aberdeen City Centre , The Caledonian
- Thistle Aberdeen City Centre, The Caledonian
- The Caledonian Hotel
10 14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE, United Kingdom
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Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Majestic but modern hotel in an old stone building
Designed to be a grand hotel, Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel is housed in a majestic, six-story old stone building and claims to be the oldest hotel in Aberdeen. The large arched windows bring in plenty of light in the modern lobby, and an old but well-preserved wooden staircase leads upstairs. There's also a modern steel elevator for those headed to higher floors. The Bistro and Terrace Lounge feature small but soft and comfortable purple and gray chairs and walls covered with hip silver wallpaper featuring tree patterns. The hotel attracts more solo travelers and couples than families, and gets its share of both business travelers and tourists.
Across from the Union Terrace Gardens in central Aberdeen
Surrounded by tall corporate buildings, the hotel is on a relatively quiet block that lacks restaurants and bars, across the street from Union Terrace Gardens. It's right around the corner from busy Union Street, Aberdeen's main strip known for its ample opportunities to eat, drink, shop, and engage in serious people-watching. The railway station takes five minutes to reach on foot while Union Square Shopping Centre is a seven-minute walk away. The Malt Whiskey Trail is accessible on foot in less than 15 minutes. Aberdeen Airport takes about 17 minutes to reach by car, while Balmoral Castle takes closer to 70 minutes.
Crisp, modern rooms with large windows, many with pretty views
There are 83 guest rooms in total, and all but the Single Rooms are reasonably spacious. Rooms are modern and crisp with dark-red bedspreads and accents, black-and-white cityscape photography on the walls, large desks, armchairs, kettles, and mini-fridges. Rooms have large windows and many display lovely views of the park across the street. Bathrooms are immaculate and modern, with heated towel racks and glass walk-in showers. However, bathrooms in Standard and Deluxe Rooms are smallish.
Bistro restaurant with large breakfast buffet plus free Wi-Fi and parking
There's a large breakfast buffet included in some room rates, which features a variety of cold and cooked items. The spacious lounge bar serves afternoon tea, and Bistro, the on-site restaurant, serves sandwiches, salads and swanky versions of classic pub fare for lunch and dinner. The hotel also has free private outdoor parking (although the lot can fill up at times). There are four meeting rooms available, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The front desk is open 24/7.
Best Rates
Balcony / Terrace / Patio
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Kids Allowed
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Poolside Drink Service
Room Service
Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
Swim-Up Bar
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