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HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has announced the Government's plans on borrowing, repayment and borrowing limits for 2018.
Under Decision No. 437/QĐ-TTg issued last Saturday, the Government has approved plans to borrow VNĐ384 trillion (US$16.91 billion) this year, of which VNĐ275.97 trillion will come from domestic loans and the rest will be foreign loans.
The loans will be used for balancing the State budget (VNĐ341.77 trillion), offsetting budget overspending (VNĐ195 billion), repaying principal (VNĐ146.77 trillion) and re-lending to enterprises (VNĐ42.23 trillion).
The Government also plans to pay VNĐ256.769 trillion worth of debts in 2018.
Under the decision, the Prime Minister also approved plans on borrowing limits guaranteed by the Government. The limits for domestic bond issuance of Vietnam Development Bank and Vietnam Bank for Social Policies are VNĐD24.43 trillion and VNĐ9.67 trillion, respectively.
The limit for domestic and foreign borrowing for firms' projects guaranteed by the Government are set at VNĐ2 trillion and $700 million maximum, respectively.
Under the decision, the Prime Minister has directed the Ministry of Finance to implement the plans.
Firms' loans guaranteed by Gov't
The Prime Minister last Friday also signed another decision to ease regulations on guarantee for new domestic and foreign loans taken by enterprises.
Under Decision No. 433/QĐ-TTg, the Government will only limit its guarantee for new domestic and foreign loans of enterprises to implement their investment projects, instead of stopping all guarantees for new loans as was done earlier.
The new regulation is aimed at amending and supplementing Decision No. 544/QD-TTg, dated April 20, 2017, on approving a medium-term debt management programme during the 2016-18 period. Under Decision No. 544/QD-TTg, the Government decided to temporarily stop all guarantees for new loans of enterprises.
The Prime Minister also asked the Ministry of Finance to review the list of projects guaranteed by the Government in the first half of 2018 and submit it to him for consideration and approval.
The medium-term debt management programme during the 2016-18 period is aimed to mobilise loans at appropriate costs and risks to meet the need of balancing the State budget and socio-economic development during certain periods. Besides this, the allocation and use of loan capital must be for the right purposes, ensuring debt repayment capability, maintaining the public debt index, Government debt and national foreign debt at a safe level as well as ensuring national financial security in line with Việt Nam's context and international practice.
Under the programme, public debt (including Government debt, Government guaranteed debt and local Government debt) should not exceed 65 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). — VNS
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According to a new market research report "Single-Cell Analysis Market by Product (Consumables and Instruments), Cell Type (Human and Animal), Technique (Flow Cytometry, NGS, PCR, and Mass Spectrometry), Application (Cancer, Neurology, NIPD, IVF, and CTCs), End User?—?Global Forecasts to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets™.
Growth of the market is primarily driven by the technological advancements in single-cell analysis products, increasing government funding for cell-based research, growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, wide applications of single-cell analysis in cancer research, growing focus on personalized medicine, and increasing incidence and prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases.
Browse 107 market data tables and 42 figures spread through 175 pages and in-depth TOC on "Single-Cell Analysis Market"
Single-cell Analysis Market, By Cell Type:
- Human Cells
- Animal Cells
- Microbial Cells
Consumables estimated to dominate the market in 2017
Based on the type of products, the Single-Cell Analysis Market is segmented into consumables and instruments. In 2017, the consumables segment is expected to dominate this market, primarily due to requirement of frequent and repeat purchase of these products as compared to instruments, which are considered as a one-time investment.
Single-cell Analysis Market, By Products:
- Consumables
- Beads
- Microplates
- Reagents
- Assay Kits
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Flow cytometry to have the largest market share in 2017
On the basis of technique, the Single-Cell Analysis Market is segmented into flow cytometry, NGS, PCR, microscopy, mass spectrometry, and other techniques (including single-molecule fluorescence in situ hybridization, micromanipulation, and automated capillary electrophoresis). In 2017, flow cytometry is expected to dominate the market. Wide usage of flow cytometry in single-cell analysis applications is expected to boost the demand for single-cell analysis techniques.
Single-cell Analysis Market, By Technique:
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
- Mass Spectrometry
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North America to dominate the market followed by Europe
On the basis of the region, the Single-Cell Analysis Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, and RoW. In 2017, North America accounted for the largest share of the market, followed by Europe.
The large share of the North American market is attributed to the factors such as increasing collaborations among prominent players, technological advancements, and expanding biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Factors such as increasing incidence of diseases, government support for various research activities, and growing focus on stem cell research and regenerative medicine are expected to fuel the market growth in the European region.
The Single-Cell Analysis Market is highly competitive with the presence of major players. Merck KGaA (Germany), Becton, Dickinson and Company (U.S.), Promega Corporation (U.S.), Danaher Corporation (U.S.), General Electric Company (U.K.), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), Miltenyi Biotec (Germany), Illumina, Inc. (U.S.), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), Fluidigm Corporation (U.S.), NanoString Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Agilent Technologies (U.S.), Abcam Plc (U.S.),

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Hi, I have been working on many various websites over the past 20 years or so, for my own satisfaction, and I've been building all types of interesting blogs, eCommerce, fan pages and so on for a while now.
But if there is one single thing that really raise the hair on my chin, is the look of your dashboard on WordPress 5.x. It has become so.. dull/plain .. it makes the workflow so much uncomfortable to use. Yes it might have some good functionality.. for some people but it is a real pain when you actually know what your want and you expect to find it immediately.
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Planning any event requires great organization and creativity. The use of a concept or tagline is beneficial for both private and corporate events, as it helps to direct preparations, establish your ideas and create the flow of your event.
The idea behind a concept is to create memories, and sum up the tone of the event. These themes that run through our events reinforce our guest experience. Each concept should be recognizable, easy to understand, fun and playful. They should be well thought out, and reflect the purpose of the event, highlighting the main feature, or guest of honour. If your guests connect with your concept, they will be more engaged.
When guests first enter your venue and witness aspects of your concepts/tag-lines/logos, it makes them excited and curious as to what they are about experience. This certainly generates a buzz and ensures people will remember your event, especially as the event unfolds and more elements are revealed, tying it altogether.
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I did a gentle tramp over three days and two nights in the Tararuas (Tararua Forest Park), my first tramp in about 20 months and my first since my minor knee op in July last year, so it was a good test. As I write this several days after getting home the knee is a tiny bit tender but I'm not giving up! It was quite a test too: Day 1: 3 to 4 hours up hill. Day 2: 1 hour uphill, 3.5 hours downhill and 1 hour flat. Day 3: 2 hours mainly flat (but not completely.) I usually use my G10 to record my Tararua Tramps almost a step by step record of the trip, but it was raining too much, so unfortunately I wasn't able to "document" this tramp. This time around the photos of this trip will be a few random and out of order photos over the three days. Perhaps I need to add the D10 to my arsenal: www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/page2.aspRead More


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February 17th, 2019 | 35 mins 50 secs
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Ahmed kicks off episode 27 in style at the World Government Summit where he is joined by Lawrence Wintermeyer from Global Digital Finance and Martin Bartlam from DLA Piper. In this episode, the trio delve into what the future of crypto looks like, how we'll get there, the current state of the market and also takeaways from this exclusive 3 day summit which was organized by the Prime Minister's Office.
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January 22nd, 2019 | 51 mins 28 secs
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Ahmed and Faisal sits down with Ola Doudin, CEO of Bitoasis. With Bitoasis committed to building the blockchain infrastructure for the MENA region through a crypto assets exchange, Ola describes her journey of founding Bitoasis. We take a deep dive into crypto licensing, opening bank accounts, Bitaosis' user demographics and more in this episode!
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The state government has announced its seeking an urgent investigation by the Western Australian government to certify that green snail pest is not prevalent in the northern wheat belt, to ensure SA farmers who source hay supplies from the region are not at risk.
Green snail is found in parts of WA and presents a significant risk to SA's environment and agricultural industries.
Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister Tim Whetstone has written to WA Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan after concerns were raised by multiple drought-affected farmers.
"Green snail is currently regulated under the SA Plant Quarantine Standard and currently consignments of hay may only enter the state from WA if they meet stringent conditions to mitigate the risk posed," Mr Whetstone said.
"No one wants to see biosecurity compromised to the long-term detriment of our industries to address short-term drought pressures," he said.
"However, due to the shortage of fodder for livestock feed, I've written to Minister MacTiernan asking her to undertake urgent investigations that would enable officials to certify green snail is not prevalent in the northern wheat belt of WA."
Mr Whetstone said industry had advised that green snail was not known in the wheat belt, but advice the department from WA officials indicated there was no evidence green snail was absent from the wheat belt.
He said the frustrations of drought-affected farmers when hay is restricted from entering SA were understood but also acknowledged the ramifications if a pest such as green snail was brought in.
"I cannot emphasise enough the importance of protecting South Australia from the significant impact a pest such as green snail could have on local horticultural and broad acre farming industries if the species were to become established here," Mr Whetstone said.
"It is important this state remains vigilant when it comes to biosecurity threats," he said.
"In saying that, we need to do everything we can to support our farmers who are facing a shortage of fodder and feed for livestock.
"If we can bring in hay from interstate with the appropriate treatment and certification, then we do not put other farmers at risk from a biosecurity incursion."


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Trevor is a CAIB accredited, career driven insurance professional who feels very fortunate to have been in the industry for over 15 years. He always maintains a strong focus on customer service and client satisfaction. Trevor prides himself on being a personable, respectful and empathetic individual. He believes that this lends itself to understanding, addressing and exceeding the needs and expectations of clients, producers and colleagues alike. In other words, Trevor loves working with people!
Trevor specializes in business development, account management, sales and service of Specialized Agriculture and Commercial insurance clients. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience relative to insurance for Dairy, Hog, Poultry, Grain and Seed Plant Operations. Trevor is well versed in Farm P&C, Farm Liability, Livestock coverage, Hail and Crop Insurance, Commercial P&C, Commercial General Liability, Builders Risk, Home Insurance, Errors & Omissions and Directors and Officers Bonding.
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Wisdom A Precious Gift
As I wake up and embark on the day's journey, I am always aware of time. Time is a measure in this world and as many of us know, there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all the tasks one has to do. Sometimes I just sit and think as I sort out all the knowledge that I have acquired. The world tells you knowledge is power and many that espouse this use the knowledge for all the wrong things. Knowledge is very useful if it is applied correctly and for the right reasons. I call this application of knowledge Wisdom. The Scriptures tell us that Wisdom is more precious than rubies and though you may not think so, it will be proven to be true.
King Solomon asked the Father Yahweh for wisdom and knowledge and he got a portion that no other man had ever received. It enabled him to make righteous judgements and he could give counsel like no other. I have asked the Father for wisdom and knowledge since I was a young man for I believed the Scriptures and I loved the Proverbs because they made sense and provoked thought. I knew that people died from the lack of knowledge and the Scriptures told me He that hates me loves death meaning: he that hates wisdom loves death. Wisdom is the key to long life, happiness, joy, good judgement, stability and so much more. Wisdom can be spent over and over again through your life whereas money can be spent once. Now you can see why wisdom is more precious than rubies.
The Scriptures tell us: The Beginning of wisdom is the fear of Yahweh. This is not fear like the Jews use against us, it is a healthy fear or respect that one would have for a dad, authority or such. It's a fear that would govern you and keep your feet from evil. This is why the Father put His laws into our hearts. It works like a compass or guide to keep you on the straight and narrow path.
From Proverbs 1:8
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
As you can clearly see, this was a good example of what I was referring to above. The verse just before that states: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. The world teaches you to hate wisdom and instruction for the Jews want rebellious characters all around us to create chaos. They first begin to corrupt every aspect of our world whether it be physical or spiritual. Today hybrid people are ubiquitous and because their bodies and minds are corrupted from race mixing, they soon begin to be in chaos within themselves which then manifests in violence. This eventually lead to judgement. The Jews have corrupted everything and now the world is in chaos. Had we kept them in the streets on lock down, we would not have had the violent history we have had. Since Napoleon let them out of their ghettos to become equal citizens in France, there has been nothing but destruction, corruption, evil doings, chaos and the heavy loss of life for the Race of Adam.
To acquire knowledge and wisdom from the Father, one must work at it every day. One must seek for it constantly. If you were to seek gold, you would have to buy tools, a donkey or two and you'd have to go to the place where it was to be found. Then you would have to dig and sift and it would require a great deal of time and effort. The same is true about wisdom and knowledge. It must be sought and sifted. It must be tested and tasted to truly get the most from it. I call these truths nuggets of gold and they are carefully kept in my mind and shared with others so that they will be preserved and used in all of our lives. We can spend this wisdom over and over again as I have said before whereas the gold nugget can only be spent once. I hope you glean as much as you can from what I have just told you.
I have produced a series of teachings on the book of Proverbs called Wisdom's Child and have done many more teachings on them as well.
Hear and seek to know for it will produce good fruits in your life:
I'd like to finish up by saying that Solomon ended up wasting his precious gifts and it became the destruction of him. The problem with common sense is that it is not that common and evidently Solomon's common sense was drowned out by his senses…taste, touch etc.
May Yahweh richly bless you with wisdom and knowledge and the ability to use them righteously
Until Next Time
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The Hollow People: The Promises of Dr. Sigmundus
Brian Keaney
Knopf, 2009 (2007)
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Reviewed by J. A. Kaszuba Locke
ritish author Brian Keaney quotes T. S. Eliot's
The Hollow Men
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Those who have crossed / With direct eyes, to death's other Kingdom / Remember us - if at all - not so lost / Violent souls, but only / As the hollow men
' in his book
The Hollow People
, first installment in a trilogy of
The Promises of Dr. Sigmundus
. The story is told in two parts - set in Tarnagar and Moiteera.
n the remote island of Tarnagar is an asylum for those who have broken laws, '
a particularly ugly and dispiriting place in which to live
', with gargoyles and turrets of stone. Rows of houses are provided to senior staff, while communal halls shelter the remaining residents. Many pictures of the Doctor are hung on the walls in and outside buildings. Funny – he never seems to age! There's a strict line of command - the director, followed by medical staff in white coats, then administrators holding clipboards and checking watches to be sure all is timely. The functionaries came next making sure the machine is well-oiled in its operation, followed by cooks and the cleaners, carpenters and plumbers, gardeners, groundsmen, and jacks-of-all-trades. Security staff are uniformed in blue. '
At the very bottom of the hierarchical pile was Dante.
ante was a baby when his inmate mother threw herself from the top of the Great Tower, or so he is told. Dante Cazabon was raised by asylum staff, without affection, and taught to be grateful for the privilege. He follows orders, bringing meals to inmates, and cleaning up messes. Dante cannot read nor write, but enjoys time to himself. Since he has already taken his Sigmundus vows, and takes the required
, why does he still dream?
eatrice Argenti is the daughter of lower-level physicians. Her coming-of-age ceremony will be in four weeks time. It requires the recitation of an oath. Bea has been very ill-at-ease and appreciates having a special place in the woods to be alone. By coincidence, Bea and Dante meet in the woods, and continue to meet secretly, share information, and express their concerns. Dante is seen on school grounds talking to Bea, who is ostracized by her peers ... a lowly-kitchen boy?
he anticipated arrival of new patient Ezekiel Semiramis has the staff abuzz. When Dante approaches the new inmate's cell with a meal, Ezekiel gives Dante a familiar glance, just as he did when he first stepped out of the transport vehicle. When Dante bends over to put the plate on the floor, Ezekiel grabs the boy and tells him, '
Your mother did not take her own life ... It's a lie. She was murdered.
' Early the next morning, Dante is summoned to the Asylum Director's office for questioning. The Director warns the lad about '
fraternizing with the patient Ezekiel
n the second part of the story, Ezekiel, Beatrice, and Dante escape from Tanagar via water to the bay of Moiteera, the '
ruined city
'. Bea and Dante learn of the
Odyllic Force
– '
energy that underlies the fabric of reality ... invisible, intangible, but it is everywhere, flowing through living creatures, swirling about us at all times.
' Bea and Dante are introduced to city residents, known as the
. Citizens train to fight, live as a community, and protect each other. They prepare for attacks by an enemy, while the Puka also plunder and steal clothing, food, armament, and supplies needed for survival.
he seed for
The Promises of Dr. Sigmundus
was sown when Keaney first read Dante's
The Divine Comedy
and was deeply affected by the classic's visions and themes. He set out to write a story that '
opened a window into the unseen worlds that are all around us, whether we acknowledge them or not
'. Dante and Bea's thrilling story continues in
The Cracked Mirror
The Resurrection
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You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and help us in determining Financial outcome by collecting operational Data / Reports, whilst conducting Analysis and Reconciling transactions.
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Functional Area:ITES, BPO, KPO, LPO, Customer Service, Operations
Role Category:Operations
Role:Operations Manager
Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272873112364234651.post192183639100003850..comments2020-08-07T12:16:02.280-07:00Comments on Family Feedbag: Peppers and rice salad with sesame soy vinaigretteAmy Broneehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272873112364234651.post-65107232070885248692011-06-18T14:27:10.532-07:002011-06-18T14:27:10.532-07:00This salad looks absolutely amazing Amy! One of m...This salad looks absolutely amazing Amy!

One of my fave salads is this Quinoa salad that my Mom dreamed up... it's similar to Greek salad but with Quinoa to round out all those veggies. It's delicious and filling and makes a great bag lunch because it doesn't need to be nuked and the protein in the Quinoa will keep you going like no other greek salad can :)

Any chance you'll share your pasta salad recipe with us?

...see you tonight!Jane Richmondhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272873112364234651.post-36525088337918556042011-05-30T08:13:10.301-07:002011-05-30T08:13:10.301-07:00This is so colourful and looks delicious. I'm...This is so colourful and looks delicious. I'm definitely bookmarking and trying!

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3 Important Reasons to Focus on Employee Safety
June is National Safety Month — a month set aside to focus on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities, with the ultimate goal that No One Gets Hurt.
What better time to focus on improving safety in your food processing plant?
Employee safety is an important part of any food processing facility — one that should never be "set it and forget it." Taking time to review employee safety training, procedures, and response time should happen on an annual basis to help reduce the risk of employee injuries.
Why focus on employee safety this month? Here are three great reasons.
Leading the Way in Employee Injuries
A study published in the July 2015 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine confirms that workers involved in the modern food industry are at higher risk of injury and death than those in other industries.
The researchers used a "farm-to-table" model that considered five major industry "pathways and processes": food production, processing, distribution, storage, and retail. The study's findings may help in targeting specific workplace hazards across the industry, reports Kira L. Newman, BA, of Emory University and her colleagues. They analyzed BLS occupational morbidity and mortality data in food-related industries from 2008 to 2010. Overall, food industry workers had 60 percent higher rate of occupational illness and injury than workers in non-food industries and a lost-time injury rate more than twice as high.1
The Numbers Don't Lie
The following charts, complied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in food manufacturing. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.2
Employee Injuries Cost Billions
Workplace injuries and illnesses have a major impact on an employer's bottom line. According to OSHA, it has been estimated that employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers' compensation costs alone.
Those aren't the only costs employers incur when an employee is injured. There are a number of direct and indirect costs associated with an employee injury.
Direct costs include:
- Worker's compensation payments
- Medical expenses
- Legal services
Indirect costs include:
- Training replacement employees
- Accident investigation
- Implementation of corrective measures
- Lost productivity
- Repairs of damaged equipment and property
- Costs associated with lower employee morale and absenteeism
- Increased insurance premiums
Even one injury has a drastic impact on a company's bottom line.
Safe Employees are Happy Employees
Dr. Robert McLellan, author of a May 2015 paper on the value of healthy workers, found that a company's value can be directly tied to the health of the workforce and that by investing in employees – including safety programs – costs will decrease.
A worker's satisfaction is related to how safe they feel on the job, whether safety is related to the task itself, and the interactions they have with other workers or customers. Gallup research has consistently shown a link between a worker's feelings of safety and security in the workplace and morale.3
The safer an employee feels on the job, the better they feel about the job — and the better they feel about their job, the more likely they are to remain.
Improving safety in your facility is just one way to reduce the costs associated with employee turnover:
- Recruitment costs
- Time taken to interview and acquire employees
- Training new employees
- Costs associated with lower production due to lack of workforce and training
Safe employees are happy employees, and happy employees produce more.
Invest in Safety
Throughout this month, we will be highlighting various aspects of employee safety, and sharing tips and advice to improve safety in your food processing facility.
A small investment in employee safety — whether through employee training or the purchase of safety equipment and guarding — reduces the risk of paying the direct and indirect costs of employee injury.
Take this month to review your safety training and procedures, and invest in your employees' safety.


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I have a workflow where I constantly need to update the dropdown list on a survey. First, I add the new domains in the feature service. Then make the proper alterations on Survey123 Connect to republish the form. It'd be great if both the domain and said form list are were kept in sync. Or at least have said option available for each form.
Have an Option Where Survey123 Dropdown List and Domains are Synced
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We're broadcasting live, and coming up during the hour we will be listening to the music of Ornette Coleman and Zakir Hussain, honoring them both while sending them all best wishes for a Happy Birthday!!!!!
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We believe that government must transform paper-based services into simple, web-first, services-oriented digital services. In the 21st Century, County websites should be the government, not just provide information about the government.
The Unified Government Leadership believes that citizens and residents should be able to do anything they can do at City Hall on the website, at any time, at any place, and on any device of their choosing. This digital services alpha site is our first step towards accomplishing that goal.
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You may have got it from your mama but what are you giving her in return? For the superwoman in your life, we've rounded up some gift ideas that will will bring a smile to her face. Whether she's into fashion, fitness, or entertaining, there's something for everyone.
Show Mom some love with these fresh gift ideas and don't forget to tell her how much you love her 💗


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MaxQ 6000 Incubated Stackable Shaker 120V from Thermo Fisher Scientific
|Controls (Digital/Analog)
|Speed Type
|Variable Speed
|Min Speed (RPM)
|Max Speed (RPM)
|Max Load Capacity (lbs)
|Min Temp Range (°C)
|Max Temp Range (°C)
|Platform Length (in)
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|CETLus Marked
|CTUVus Marked
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- Stackable units accept flasks up to 6L
- Two adjustable-height shelves provide added storage
- Choose from two temperature ranges to fulfill a variety of molecular biology, protein expression or plasmid purification studies
- Available in incubated or refrigerated models
- Precisely monitor and control chamber temperature over complete range with ±0.1°C accuracy at 37°C with PID temperature controller
- Overtemperature safety feature with independent thermostat provides additional backup by controlling heat if main temperature controller fails
- Solid-state DC brushless motor, variable speed control from 15 to 500rpm
- Continuous and timed operation from 0.1 hour up to 999 hours or 0.1 minute to 999 minutes
- View speed, operating time and temperature simultaneously on three individual LED displays, which help minimize errors in establishing running conditions
- Displayed time counts up during continuous operation and down during timed runs
- Visual/audible signals alert user to temperature deviations; heat turns off if temperature deviates ±1°C of setpoint
- Shaker shutdown and audible/visual alarms signal if unit operates ±10% of set speed, preventing the shaker from walking
- Eliminate sudden starts and stops with soft start feature
- User-adjustable speed calibration can be performed using a digital handheld tachometer, where verification is required and protocols can be standardized
- Safety interlock stops shaking motion when the door is open
- Platform motion stops when excess vibration is detected due to an unbalanced load
- Retains parameters during power failure and restarts unit automatically after power is restored
- RS-232 interface allows remote monitoring of speed, time and temperature
- Large viewing window and internal light allow sample visibility, minimizing the need to open the door
- Door can be hinged from the right or left by the user for convenient placement in the lab
- 18 × 18″ platform can be dual-tiered inside the chamber to double the shaking capacity
- Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel chamber accommodates a variety of 18 × 18″ (46 × 46cm) universal and dedicated platforms
- Durable powder-coated, cold-rolled steel exterior construction
- Electrical outlet inside chamber provides power for safe operation of shakers, stirrers or rotators
Overall Dimensions
- Platform dimensions: 18 × 18″ (45.7 × 45.7cm)
- Overal dimensions L × W × H: 33 × 27 × 40.5″ (83.9 × 69.6 × 102.9cm)
- Two adjustable-height perforated stainless-steel shelves.
- Universal Platform (without clamps), or
- Dedicated Platform (with pre-installed clamps)
Recommended for:
- Bacterial suspensions
- Hybridizations
- Solubility studies
- Diagnostic test
- Extraction procedures
- Washing procedures
- General mixing
- Protein expression
- Staining and destaining
- Plasmid purification
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Controls (Digital/Analog): Digital
Electrical Max Frequency (Hz): 60
Electrical Max Voltage (V): 120
Electrical Min Frequency (Hz): 60
Refrigerated: No
Timer: Yes
[Shakers] Alarms: Yes
[Shakers] Base Dimension (Height): 1029
[Shakers] Base Dimension (Width): 699
[Shakers] CE Marked: Yes
[Shakers] CETLus Marked: No
[Shakers] CTUVus Marked: No
[Shakers] Display: LED
[Shakers] Max Load Capacity (lbs): 35
[Shakers] Max Speed (RPM): 500
[Shakers] Max Temp Range (°C): 60
[Shakers] Min Speed (RPM): 15
[Shakers] Min Temp Range (°C): 10
[Shakers] Orbit Diameter (mm): 19
[Shakers] Platform Length (in): 18
[Shakers] Platform Width (in): 18
[Shakers] RS-232: Yes
[Shakers] Remote Control: No
[Shakers] Speed Type: Variable Speed
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Prohibition Liquor Co.
22 Gilbert Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
An after-work G&T is always a treat but, for our Adelaide friends, that treat just received a serious upgrade. Say hello to Adelaide's first CBD distillery door and tasting room, courtesy of the award-winning spirit makers at Prohibition Liquor Co.
Since its inception in 2015, the distillery has been accumulating accolades from spirit competitions the world over. This includes three gold medals from the Melbourne International Spirits competition in 2017 for their Prohibition Gin, the New York International Spirits Competition for their Bathtub Cut Gin, and the International Wine & Spirit Competition for their unique packaging.
With a specially designed tasting room and cafe kitchen, the new venue is a far cry from their original premises at distiller Adam Carpenter's house in Ovingham. While they still produce their core gins off-site, a still will be arriving later in the year for the production of unique, small-batch spirits. "At this stage we are still distilling at Applewood in Gumeracha," Adam says. "However, the plan is to be distilling with a new still in Gilbert street before the end of 2018, at which stage our production from start to finish will be done at Gilbert Street – including all production for local, interstate and overseas markets"
Gin flights and creative gin cocktails are all on the menu, which includes espresso martinis and collabs with artisan icy pole makers, Popsicool. They also serve impressive bar nibbles created with produce from the Adelaide Central Market. "Food wise, we are serving bar plates including antipasto boards, cheese boards, dip plates, bruschettas, etc," Adam says. "But the heroes are our gourmet toasties on high-quality sourdough bread, which includes a gorgonzola and Serrano Jamon toastie, a chargrilled eggplant, feta and house-made pesto toaste, and a sopressa, provolone, tomato and olive toastie."
Prohibition Liquor Co.'s tasting room is open Thursday to Sunday. For more details, check out their website.


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Digital artwork is easily pirated, paying is optional.
Optional payment is a gift, a reciprocation, a thanks, honouring its creator.
We give to reciprocate, so why give most of the price to intermediaries?
I have come to realise that the above are all unavoidable statements, in order of descending certainty.
In a traditional thing-based society, we can use physical force to make sure people pay for what they take. This is necessary both because taking means the original owner no longer has it (copying is manufacture), and because resource is limited. But in a digital world, I can give you a song and keep it as well. It is also near-impossible to enforce (literatally, force) laws controlling sharing and copying of digital media.
The response of traditional media and the status-quo has been to attempt to enforce thing-world control of digital artefacts; creating rights management software to prevent you distributing your music by making it more like a physical thing; traceable, hard to copy, sending the police to find you if you disobey. Understandable, but a losing battle. Computers change often making any such systems obsolete quickly (Why can't I play my albums any more? I paid for them!) and widely evaded, because imperfections are quickly exploited and the exploits easily distributed. The internet is made to distribute data quickly and freely, so all control systems are fighting the basic nature of the system.
The result has been a two-layer system: On one it is easy and free to get digital artefacts without paying for them; until iTunes and Spotify, it was actually easier to pirate music than to go and buy it. Cheaper, faster and better = revolution. On the other it is easy and reasonably cheap in moderate quantities to buy or license music. Most people, particularly the teenagers who will drive the future culture, therefore have a choice whether or not to pay.
It is not quite as simple as clicking Pay or Free download; for the older generations (twenties and up) there is a significant social distinction between pirating and buying, and the legal difference means Spotify is limited to legally licensed music. So the two layers are quite separate, meaning each group tends to employ only one or other system in the main; some groups download everything, some buy everything. The difference is predictably related to disposable income as well as socially-enforced stigma.
It is, however, already a reasonably free choice for most people whether to accept a minor amount of guilt and download something to try it out, or to stump up for it. The barrier is far lower on renting sites like Spotify, but it still exists. I can opt to look for an illegal electronic version of a new book or buy the hardback; buying the artefact is seen as a way of supporting the author, in the same way that ticket and merchandise sales are seen as a way of supporting a team.
So people are already used to making a morally-guided choice based on personal expression about where their money goes; we have been taught by consumerism "You are what you buy". If you doubt that for a moment, consider whether any advert for a premium brand focuses on the product or the viewer's self-perception. You pay a bit more because you're worth it.
If I buy a hardback book, I know that most of the money is going to the printer, the publisher, the retailer. But some of it will go to the author (once past their advance). We accept this bargain; this is the author-sanctioned mechanism for both thanking the author and obtaining a physical artefact of self-identity; "Thank you Jo Rowling, my copy of The Half-Blood Prince will take pride of place on my bookshelf. I am a Potter fan."
But if I pay for a copy of an ebook, there is no printer, no retailer. If I already like the author, they have no need for a publicist in this transaction. It's me thanking the author and their editors. Why should iTunes or Amazon take a cut?
The (small) cut should go only to whoever creates the system permitting me to thank the artist at my discretion, which somehow lets me build my identity by the same token.
This kind of giving is expressive, social and efficient by minimising middle-men. Just what the internet is for.


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Assessing Customer Services at Paraquad
Assessing Customer Services at Paraquad
Paraquad, a nonprofit organization located in St. Louis, serves people with all types of disabilities through 22 diverse service areas, including an Assistive Technology (AT) Reutilization Program that provides pre-owned medical equipment at a low cost.
The AT Reutilization Program is a one-stop clearinghouse that acquires, repairs and distributes pre-owned durable medical equipment. AT devices include manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs, toilet seats, recreational devices, seating cushion, and back supports. The program also includes education and outreach efforts, clinical service processes, and a regional network of community collaborators.
Paraquad has a Performance Management Plan to evaluate customer services for AT Reuse and Repair (see attached document). This plan includes tracking data from satisfaction surveys, complaints, timeliness of response, and adequacy of access to services.
Measuring Customer Satisfaction
All repair and reuse customers are asked to complete the brief Annual Participant Satisfaction Survey (see attached). Customers complete this survey each time repair or reuse services are received. The completed surveys are sent to the Corporate Compliance Officer. The data is reported to the AT Reuse program and is reviewed at least quarterly, but usually monthly, at staff meetings.
Tracking Customer Complaints
Customer complaints are tracked on paper and in the Brightree database. The information is reviewed monthly to ensure that negative trends do not develop, and to communicate department-wide on how problems were resolve.
Repair Service: Tracking Timeliness of Response
Timeliness of response is also tracked through the Brightree database. A report is run that shows the initial date a device was received by Paraquad for repair and when the repaired device was returned to the customer. These turnaround times are also reviewed at monthly meetings. Measuring Adequacy of Access
The adequacy of access to services is tracked and reviewed monthly. This involves evaluating how many clients came in for Reuse and Repair services, whether they were served and how (what type of device they received for Reuse and what type of service for repair – service call or appointment), and if not served, what the barrier was to service. For example, four reasons exist for not servicing a Reuse customer: inventory not available, consumer choice, inappropriate fit, or seeking new device).
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U.S. diplomats were practically apoplectic that $141 million in State Department aid to Ukraine was being held up, according to leaked emails from the agency obtained by the New York Times. But when that money was finally released to the diplomats' great relief, White House officials wanted the diplomats to bury it.
In a Sept. 12 email, Brad Freden, the State Department's acting deputy assistant secretary on issues in Europe and Eurasia, explained to his colleagues that the funds had finally been greenlighted but that it would not be publicized, per the White House National Security Council (NSC). "NSC said in the spirit of the 'hold' being a normal review, there will be no public announcement that it has been lifted," he wrote.
"Keep moving, people, nothing to see here . . ." Freden quipped, before signing off.
Bill Taylor, the top American envoy to Ukraine who famously called withholding the aid "crazy," was clearly anxious to announce its release in Kiev. "I will inform President Zelensky as soon as he is out of a meeting. We then intend to make it public here," he wrote back to Freden.
Minutes later, Freden responded, "In terms of public messaging, NSC is deliberately treating both the hold and its lifting as administrative matters. There won't be a public announcement on this end. My advice is to keep your public messaging low-key as well."
In other words, Ukraine wanted to tout U.S. delivery of the funding Zelensky had sought since basically the moment he was inaugurated. But the Trump administration hoped to sweep it under the rug after the hold had become the source of great consternation both in certain corners of the administration and among Republicans on the Hill.
Other emails also demonstrate the frustration some diplomats felt. "We realize the strain this puts on posts and your ability to conclude grants and carry out programs," Jim Kulikowski, State Department regional assistance coordinator, wrote to dozens of diplomats on Aug. 5. "We currently await further guidance and will provide you with an update as soon as we know about next steps."
Though it's unclear how many State Department officials knew the real rationale for delaying aid to Ukraine, everybody in the emails did seem pretty clear about one thing: The hold up was both unprecedented and inexplicable as a matter of foreign policy and national security.


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Box Plotting is useful technique when comparing two or more sets of data. Boxplot chart provide an instant insight into the dispersion (range and inter-quartile range), skewness (orientation of median relative to quartile) of the data. In Excel 2007 we can't generate automatically boxplot chart, so here is a template 🙂 for you. Click Here for Box-Plot Chart Template
Why Box-plot Chart:
Suppose there is two group of data, 1st group boys score in class 9th and 2nd girls score.
Boys = 1,1,1,2,3,3,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,9
Median = 5
Range = 9-1 = 8
Lower Quartile = 2
Upper Quartile = 7
Inter-Quartile (upper quartile – lower quartile) = 7-2 = 5
Girls = 6,6, 5, 6, 7, 8, 6, 7, 4, 5, 8
In below given comparison screen-shot, Inter-Quartile range( difference between upper quartile and lower quartile) is smaller for girls as comparison of boys means girls are more consistent than boys.


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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." —Susan Sontag Oh man, I am so sorry. Truly. I've been absent, and it's solely because we've settled into a routine. Work. Sleep. Sometimes Eat. Repeat. It's been awful. Add in some medical issues and for a moment it looked like this was going to be… Continue reading Going for the Gold…and the Beach
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Hidden Treasures
"It is in the still silence of nature where one will find true bliss"-J.J.C. What a weekend! If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you know I had quite the adventure in Colorado this past weekend. I flew out to Denver and stayed with a really good friend from high school (shout out to… Continue reading Hidden Treasures
Weekend Bites and Hikes
"What a glorious greeting the sun gives the mountains" - John Muir Sunrise at Leah Lake in Otto, NC Something Alex and I are big on is taking random weekends out to the mountains. We've been doing it for about four or five years now and try to go out every three months or so.… Continue reading Weekend Bites and Hikes
Through the Viewfinder
" There is history, art, warmth, and beauty in every corner" -- Gail Lang Now normally, I'd be prepared to wow you all with facts and details about the amazing city that Savannah, Georgia is. However, I've been pretty ill the past week and a half, but I still wanted to share this amazing city with… Continue reading Through the Viewfinder
First Voyage
"Oh Darling, Let's Be Adventurers." — Unknown I'm Sorry, We're Going...Where? I was only nine when my mother came home and told us were moving. And, well, to be frank, I was a butt about it. With both my parents in the Navy, moves were common and schools changed often. At that point in time,… Continue reading First Voyage


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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Toesies Tuesday.
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Hahahaha! Doesn't your mom know that proper grooming should be allowed BEFORE the close up by now? Mom says your toesies are still adorable.ReplyDelete
It was nice of you to bring in some mud to share with the chair, which doesn't get outside.ReplyDelete
I think you just need a little foot bath outside the door.ReplyDelete
What's up with that? You better run though, the mom thinks those are mighty cute toes, and she loves to play with mighty cute toes!ReplyDelete
How dare your Mom not wait for you to finish washing your (cute) toesies, Flynn!ReplyDelete
Flynn, you need to tell the paparazzi, you can't rush greatness.ReplyDelete
Love all the toesies! But mebbe ya should dip yer paws in yer Beings drinks (when they arent looking, cuz that seems ta bother them fer some reason) ta get that mud off.ReplyDelete
You got some more slurping to do, Flynn. :)ReplyDelete
They are furry clean toesies - unlike that chair which looks a tad muddy. Bet your mum loves the way you help out around the house :-)ReplyDelete
Oh Flynn! Those is the most kissable toeses...ReplyDelete
And yous has MUD...
Me wishes mes had mud instead of lots of cold and snow!
Great suggestion from Marks Mew. Just make sure the foot bath is not too hit! And muddy toes are also perfect.ReplyDelete
Great suggestion from Marks Mew. Just make sure the foot bath is not too hit! And muddy toes are also perfect.ReplyDelete
What's a little mud between friends~ReplyDelete
We luvs us some Flynn toes!ReplyDelete
It's not your fault Flynn it's the weather forecaster's fault.ReplyDelete
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Well, your toesies look just fine to us! :-)ReplyDelete
Clean toesies are very important!!ReplyDelete
The Florida Furkids
But isn't if fun to get those toesies nice and dirty. We have mud around here too. We know you will get them all nice and clean. Hope all of you have a great day.ReplyDelete
mud or no mud, they are still adorable to me!ReplyDelete
With mud or without mud, we love those toesies!ReplyDelete
I know, right? They need to keep your surroundings cleaner for you.ReplyDelete
Flynn I see toesies that have had a great time!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:27 PM
Hee hee hee Muddy toesies! I agree, those toes have had some fun.ReplyDelete
are you saying if they WERE ready, you'd LET her take photos of them? - Crepes.ReplyDelete
Nice toes Flynn! The mud just proves you were having fun!ReplyDelete
MOL, even muddy kitty toes are adorable!ReplyDelete
dood...18 centz anda sack oh friez sayz de mole putted de mud in yur gardin....look for werms tho next time yur out that way...february werms R grate for catchin flounder !!ReplyDelete
I love William's idea! A little foot bath just outside the doorway. xoxReplyDelete
nothign wrong with muddy toesie we still love them,xx Speedy and RachelReplyDelete
Your mom could have waited until your toes were clean ! Beside it, muddy paws make pretty flowers on clear floors... PurrsReplyDelete
WooHoo back paw kissesReplyDelete
Hugs madi your bfff
You will soon have those paws and toes super clean. Just avoid that camera until you are done. xReplyDelete
A little dip of the paw into dad's Guinness would make your job easier and just a bit more pleasant.ReplyDelete
SERIOUSLIES! It's totally not your fault!!ReplyDelete
Just super little toesies you have there.Keep nce and war, we are getting blown away here xxxoxxxReplyDelete
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Good looking working paws you have !!ReplyDelete
Flynn, do you make loud slurpy noises when you bath? Some of us do, especially Lisbeth, and it drives Mommy really crazy. Lisbeth probably does it on purpose to get attention. Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JosetteReplyDelete
Humans can be very impatient. They could learn a lot from us kitties. Just let us know when your paws are cleaned up and we'll be back! Purrs from the Zee and Zoey Gang!ReplyDelete


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History of Mike Biles, Peak Storm's Founder
Hi, I'm Mike.
Since 1987 I have been involved in property restorations in some form. I began with a small commercial pressure washing, painting and general maintenance company that served retail centers and restaurants to make some extra money while attending the University of Texas. Upon graduation I began brokering residential, then commercial real estate, also buying and rehabbing rental properties and flipping houses.
In 2007 when the national economic collapse occurred, and the real estate industry came to a standstill, I was becoming a bit desperate as I had no job and several rental properties sitting vacant and eating cash. So, based on an invitation from a college friend, I went to Houston area to work with a construction company that was repairing property damage from the devastatingly high winds of Hurricane Ike. While most of the US construction business was dead, this market was booming because it was insured repairs. I quickly realized that this was good business for me and set my mind to learning everything I could about it. The more I learned the better able I was to help my customers and be successful.
The more I learned the better able I was to help my customers and be successful.
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As one of the most significant centers of history and culture on the north-eastern coast of the United States, the city of Boston draws numerous visitors every year. This city has a diverse range of attractions and entertainment available so everyone who arrives in Boston on a pleasure trip is bound to find something of interest.
A brief introduction to Boston
The area around the city of Boston was among the first to be settled by colonists from Europe, including seventeenth century arrivals from England. At this time, the religious minded nature of the English colonists meant that Boston was founded in the spirit of the puritanical way of life to which the people aspired. The location in the bay, with ready access to fresh water, helped the settlers to survive the first harsh years of struggle that it took to establish a community.
Later, towards the end of the eighteenth century, Boston would become closely connected with the struggle for American independence from the British. A wave of actions against English rule included the now famous incident of dumping a cargo of taxable tea into Boston harbor. Boston also became pivotal to the independence movement in military terms.
Boston's theaters and music
With such a key position in the spirit and history of the United States, it is perhaps unsurprising that the cultural and educational profile of the city has remained prominent over the years. The theater, music, and dance scenes in Boston are lively whatever the season. Venues such as the Symphony Hall for classical music, the Citi Arts Center for modern dance, the Boston University Theater for drama, and specialist spots for various music forms, from jazz to ballet, have built solid national and international reputations.
Many Boston hotels are located close to the areas where the theater and music scene is at its liveliest, so access for visitors is easy, and it is possible to choose accommodations according to any special interests concerning entertainment.
Boston and the visual arts
It is not only performance arts that are well represented in Boston, as there is also a strong cultural presence from different movements in the visual arts. The Museum of Fine Arts, for example, puts on a varied combination of exhibits all year round, while the Institute of Contemporary Art and the MIT Museum also attract large numbers of visitors with programs of exhibitions and events. Many people come to the city just to find the Cheers bar from the television comedy of that name. Moreover, as might be expected, there is also a wide range of historic sites, museums, and cultural centers for visitors to explore.
Events and festivals
Boston is a busy city throughout the calendar, but it is worth checking the latest cultural program for specific details. Regular festivals and arts series frequently bring music and drama out of the custom-built venues and onto the streets and into the waterfront park. Summer in the park and in the arcade near the city hall can be particularly busy in this respect.
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Winnetka Dude Wins $750K For Blowing Whistle On Rigged Stock Market
The founder of Winnetka-based Nanex, a real-time financial markets data company, said on Tuesday he will receive a $750,000 whistleblower award for a tip that triggered a $5 million U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission fine against the New York Stock Exchange in 2012.
Eric Hunsader, an outspoken critic of high-frequency traders, said he qualified for the award after tipping off the SEC that NYSE gave certain customers a head start on trading information.
An SEC spokeswoman declined to comment. A spokeswoman for NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange could not immediately be reached for comment.
The NYSE trading information was described as "real time," even though some people received it before others, Hunsader said on Tuesday. "How can you call them real time feeds if one is faster than the other?" he said.
NYSE, which was acquired by ICE in 2013, agreed to pay the SEC $5 million in a 2012 civil case. The SEC alleged that beginning in 2008, some NYSE customers got an early look at trade order information that ranged from single-digit milliseconds to multiple seconds.
The settlement, citing software issues and compliance failures as reasons for the early look, marked the agency's first financial penalty against a U.S. exchange.
NYSE neither admitted nor denied the charges. The NYSE said at the time that the SEC had not alleged intentional conduct or that investors were harmed.
The SEC told Hunsader in a June 5, 2015, letter that it made a "preliminary determination" to honor the whistleblower claim that Hunsader had filed in 2013, according to an excerpt of the letter that Hunsader shared with Reuters.
Hunsader first wrote to the SEC about his concerns in 2010, but was unaware at the time that he could also file a whistleblower claim, he said.
The Dodd-Frank financial reform law empowered the SEC to award money to whistleblowers who give information to the agency which leads to a fine.
Hunsader launched Nanex, based in Winnetka, Illinois, in 2000.
The SEC, in its letter to Hunsader, did not disclose a dollar amount for the award in its letter, but wrote that Hunsader would receive 15 percent of the sum the agency would collect in the case at issue.
The SEC issued an order in January saying that it would award more than $700,000 to a whistleblower after making a "preliminary determination" about the case on June 5, 2015. U.S. law forbids the agency from identifying the whistleblower's name in the order, or company involved.
Marketwatch reported the pending award to Hunsader earlier on Tuesday.
See also:
* Zero Hedge: Eric Hunsader Explains To CNBC That 'Markets Are Always Rigged.'
* Bloomberg: High-Speed Traders' Nemesis: Eric Hunsader.
* Washington Post: A Veteran Programmer Explains How The Stock Market Became 'Rigged.'
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8.573611 - SCARLATTI, D.: Keyboard Sonatas (Complete), Vol. 18 (Monteiro)
Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
Domenico Scarlatti was born in Naples in 1685, sixth of the ten children of the composer Alessandro Scarlatti, Sicilian by birth and chiefly responsible for the early development of Neapolitan opera. The Scarlatti family had extensive involvement in music both in Rome and in Naples, where Alessandro Scarlatti became maestro di cappella to the Spanish viceroy in 1684. Domenico Scarlatti started his public career in 1701 under his father's aegis as organist and composer in the vice-regal chapel. The following year father and son took leave of absence to explore the possibilities of employment in Florence, and Alessandro was later to exercise paternal authority by sending his son to Venice, where he remained for some four years. In 1709 Domenico entered the service of the exiled Queen of Poland, Maria Casimira, in Rome, there meeting and playing against Handel in a keyboard contest, in which the latter was declared the better organist and Scarlatti the better harpsichordist. It has been suggested that he spent a period from 1719 in Palermo, but his earlier connection with the Portuguese embassy in Rome led him before long to Lisbon, where he became music-master to the children of the royal family. This employment took him in 1728 to Madrid, when his pupil the Infanta Maria Barbara married the heir to the Spanish throne. Scarlatti apparently remained there for the rest of his life, his most considerable achievement the composition of some hundreds of single-movement sonatas or exercises, designed largely for the use of the Infanta, who became Queen of Spain in 1746.
The keyboard sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti survive in part in a number of eighteenth-century manuscripts, some clearly from the collection of Queen Maria Barbara, possibly bequeathed to the great Italian castrato Farinelli, who was employed at the Spanish court, and now in Venice. Various sets of sonatas were published during the composer's lifetime, including a set of thirty issued, seemingly, in London in 1738, and 42 published in London by Thomas Roseingrave in 1739, including the thirty already available from the earlier publication. In more recent times the sonatas were edited by Alessandro Longo, who provided the numerical listing under L, and in 1953 the American harpsichordist Ralph Kirkpatrick offered a new listing, distinguished by the letter K. Stylistic grounds have suggested a further changed listing by Giorgio Pestelli, under the letter P, and proposing a new chronology, while Emilia Fadini, in a complete edition for Ricordi, offers a further re-ordering, based in part on the Venice volumes.
Kirkpatrick's listing of the sonatas, based on the chronological order of the available sources, starts with the thirty Essercizi per gravicembalo offered for sale in early 1739 by Adamo Scola, 'Musick Master in Vine Street, near Swallow Street, Piccadilly'. The publication included a dedication in Italian to the King of Portugal and a prefatory note for the purchaser, denying serious intention and modestly suggesting rather 'lo scherzo ingegnoso dell'Arte'. The listing continues primarily with the Venice volumes, in chronological order of compilation, if not necessarily of composition.
[1] The Sonata in A minor, K.341/L.140/P.103, is included in the seventh volume of the sonatas preserved in Venice, dated 1754. Marked Allegro, it it is impelled forward by the opening rhythm. The repeated first half modulates from A minor to C major, with the original key restored as the repeated second half of the sonata progresses.
[2] The Sonata in C major, K347/L.Supp.45/P.270, marked Allegro, is included among the copies of Scarlatti's sonatas preserved in Parma, many of them in the same hand as the Venice volumes. The sonata is also preserved in manuscripts in Münster and, fragmentarily, in Vienna. A work of particular brilliance, it explores an unusually wide range of the keyboard, with its lower and high G, its flow broken by frequent dramatic pauses.
[3] The Sonata in A major, K.369/L240/P.259, is preserved in the eighth of the Venice volumes, dated 1754. It is a work of particular brilliance.
[4] The Sonata in B flat major, K.392/L.246/P.371, is included in the ninth Venice collection, dated to 1754, and is marked Allegro. It opens with the descending notes of the tonic chord and continues with repeated notes and phrases, with an excursion into contrary motion between left and right hand at the start of the second section.
[5] The primary source for the Sonata in D major, K.401/L.365/P.436, is found in the ninth Venice volume of 1754. Marked Allegro and in 6/8, it modulates through various keys, as it is propelled forward by virtual perpetual motion.
[6] The Sonata in D major, K.414/L.310/P.373, is from the same Venice volume, an alla breve marked Allegro. One voice imitates another, starting a piece in the style of a toccata, but coloured by spread Spanish chords in the central section, which opens the repeated second half.
[7] The Sonata in G major, K.433/L.453/P.453, appears in the tenth Venice volume, dated 1755. Marked Vivo , it is in 6/8, with the rhythm of a gigue broken by elaborate scale passages.
[8] The Sonata in A major, K.452, marked Andante Allegro, is not included in the Venice or Parma volumes, but is found among the sonatas collected by the early nineteenth-century scholar, the Abbé Fortunato Santini, and preserved in Münster. The sonata is dominated by the pervasive opening rhythmic motif.
[9] The primary source of the Sonata in D minor, K459/L.Supp.14/P.167, is the eleventh Venice volume of 1756. It starts with a passage in D minor, marked Allegro, interrupted by a rapid Presto in D major, modulating to the dominant. The same contrast is found in the second half of the sonata, the elegiac followed by the brighter rapidity of the major key.
[10] The Sonata in G major, K.471/L.82/P.327, is found in the same Venice volume, with the title Minuet. It is less regular in rhythm than its title might imply and calls for some hand-crossing.
[11] The Sonata in G major, K.493/L.Supp.24/P.383, is included in the twelfth Venice volume, dated 1756. Marked Allegro, it is polyphonic in character.
[12] Also from the twelfth Venice volume comes the Sonata in B flat major, K.504/L.29/P.448, marked Allegro and in 3/8, a rapid study in velocity.
[13] The Sonata in D minor, K.510/L.277/P.454, is also found in the twelfth Venice volume of thirty sonatas. Marked Allegro, the sonata is polyphonic in character, with a shift to the major at the beginning of the second half and for the final section.
[14] The primary source of the Sonata in F major, K.518/L.116/P.390, is the thirteenth Venice volume, dated 1757. Marked Allegro, it brings various modulations and, in the second half, chords that suggest the idiom of the guitar.
[15] The Sonata in G major, K.522/L.Supp.25/P.526, marked Allegro, is included in the thirteenth Venice volume, dated 1757, the year of Scarlatti's death. Polyphonic in character, it opens with a descending scale, imitated in a lower part.
[16] The Sonata in F major, K.540/L.Supp.17/P.544, is also from the thirteenth Venice volume. It is marked Allegretto and is polyphonic, with occasional wide leaps in the left hand.
[17] The Sonata in B flat major, K.551/L.396/P.555, found in the fifteenth and last of the volumes, preserved in Parma, and provides a brilliant ending to the present recording of sonatas seemingly largely from Scarlatti's maturity. An Allegro, it starts with a subject in the right hand, imitated by the left, but soon moves forward to other material in writing that calls for wide leaps, with characteristic chords and syncopation before the ending.
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Maddie Jackson has endured more pain and spent more time in hospital than most people will their entire lifetime.
Maddie is one year old.
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"The hardest part is seeing her suffer," said her father, Eric.
"She has good and bad days. On good days she's the happiest little baby and she loves music and loves being held. She listens to classic rock with her grandpa.
"Bad days are really rough. She has big seizures that result in muscle soreness, and she has neuropathic pain, like phantom limb pain."
In June, Eric and mom Brittany were at home, watching TV. Their daughter, about four months old, was next to them when they noticed her legs kicking repetitively. When it happened again the next morning, they took her to the hospital in Truro.
"They identified what was happening as seizures and sent her to the IWK for a brain MRI," said Eric. "They found lobes for one part of the brain were in another area."
Tests revealed Maddie has a rare mutation in the COL4A1 gene. She spent most of the summer in hospital, having dozens – sometimes hundreds - of seizures every day.
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Just like me, the Minister of Labour, Youth, Sports and Manpower Development Henry Mussa, popularly known as 'Mtengo wa Minga', is young at heart.
He is into the world of flashy and glitzy jewellery and oftentimes like an African-American hip-hop or R n' B star such as Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Kanye West, he wears fancy necklaces wrist watches.
Appearing in Parliament a couple of months ago with his arm in a plaster of Paris, his explanation was that he got injured in a social football match. I did not believe his story, I still suspect he got injured while imitating Brown's dancing antics.
But of late, I have noted that Mtengo wa Minga has been spotting a necklace that has long lost its colour which does not befit a person of his status. And owing to the good job that he did recently, I plan to give the minister one of my expensive Le Vian's chocolate diamond necklace.
Oh yes, convincing his finance colleague Goodall Gondwe to provide funding for Flames' participation in both 2018 Championship of African Nations (Chan) and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, surely it wasn't an easy feat.
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The second tier of criteria suggested by Timothy Beardson is 'prosperity' which refers to economic growth, employment, security of economic development. In the early months of 1948, Jawaharlal Nehru told his chief ministers to pay attention to economic liberation as he does not envisage democracy divorced from welfare. Poverty was inherent in independent India and he thought that a planned economy is the right approach to alleviate it.
"Grow more-food" was his catch-word. But words are words until they are not acted upon for which a vibrant economic strategy is desired. Six decades have passed and yet it is only recently that annual growth rate has touched 7%. This is clearly insufficient compared to Chinese growth rate of 10% maintained for the last 30 years which only last year has dropped to 6.5 per cent. Moreover, as per 2013 statistics, GDP of India was $1.87 trillion, annual growth rate was 5% and GDP per capita income was $1458.87 while GDP of China was $10 trillion, annual growth rate 7.7%and per capita income $6807.43.
The face of India is shown through the national network or the film industry is not the real one.
Contrary to the poverty-stricken Indian, a Chinese belonging to lower stratum of society enjoys more economic welfare, because the system provides him opportunities and jobs within the country. Only those who are educated, skilled and well-trained to work on projects such as construction of roads, pipelines, digging canals, handling energy generating projects and so on and who are associated with big Chinese companies are selected to leave for foreign lands on good remuneration and fringe benefits. This is an obvious proof where hunger hangs over and where prosperity rules.
However, phenomenon of change in the US as defined by Alvin Toffler is "future shock" which has brought negative impact on society. Conversely, pace of change in China is a different matter as it has appeared with positive results. The life of a Chinese is neither hectic because of over-speeding of change nor his feelings have turned mechanized as it has happened mostly in the industrialized West.
Certainly environmental problems are there but Chinese government is working on it and it is close to controlling it.
India is in deep water owing to debt. The bulk of debt is a yardstick to measure where a country stands on poverty cum prosperity scale.
India's external debt is much higher at $485 billion in comparison to its GDP of $1.87 trillion whereas China's total external debt is only $874 billion for a $10 trillion economy. In this regard, two factors are noteworthy: not only Indian economic statistical figures about recent growth are less than those of Chinese if compared with per capita income, GDP and annual growth rate of two countries, but the figures provided by Indians forexports are hugely exaggerated.
The detractors maintain that in the field of science and technology, China is a sterile land where no innovation can emerge. This is again a misconception. Tsinghua University recognized as MIT of China, located in Beijing and modelled after Thomas Jefferson University and Soviet Union's Higher education centres, is undergoing a process of adaptation with the aim of improving academic standards, promotion and expansion of research. Around 2004, the project 985 in which 39 important universities participated, project 211 and the high level Innovation Talents Project were launched and remarkable improvement was recorded in the disciplines of higher education. The total number of research papers this year at this Chinese university are greater in number than MIT's!
China has also secured Combat Drone technology. It is a nuclear missile power, not to forget its capability in conventional war. The borders in Tibet are well-protected. Chinese have properly been responding to provocative actions by the US and her allies in South China Sea. In this age of nuclear diplomacy, China is a strong combination of global strategy, military and economic strength. At the same time, China today can give economic joltsby devaluing its currency or pushing its gold in the market. In certain situation, jolting capacity is more lethal than one strong stroke.
Under the circumstance, China's grand strategy is to maintain domestic order and welfare of the people, strong defence against threats and building its sphere of influence in the world.
India has faltered behind because of its insecurity, instability, hatred for its ruthless management of internal affairs and hegemonic designs towards neighbours, terrorist activities and unsound economic strength. It is certainly not easy to dispel the air of mistrust which hangs over Indian global relations.
The third tier of Timothy Beardson's criteria is 'identity' by which he means what kind of society China or India is: democratic or otherwise, what the salient values are, the agenda of the ruling party and military aims and objectives for the future, and what the elements of culture are, what is the gender of the ruling party stands for and the ruling contract with the public.
The gist of Beardson's argument is that Chinese do not belong to the main stream of universal human kind, which means that Chinese are not only culturally and historically but biologically different people. But Beardson does not tell either how to explain Korean, Japanese and Philippines who essentially belong to the yellow race as differing from Chinese or how they are similar to the people of the rest of humanity.
Ever since 1947, Indian economy, divided into private and public sections, was mainly a regulated economy. The government looked after education, health and the services like transport through railway, and entertainment through TV.
The improvement in Indian economic condition happened as increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), domestic consumption and reliance on information technology yielded encouraging results. The role of information technology was the main changing factor.
Timothy Beardson's fourth criterion is 'honour' "which China and India maintain in terms of influence and status. China is proud of its relations with the 'String of Pearls'. It is not merely a good friend of Pakistan, but it has cordial relations with many countries in the region e.g., North Korea, Sri-Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and outside the vicinity as far as Africa, Europe and America. China treats Sri Lanka as a partner and has financially supported for developing airports and seaports. Sri Lanka's response is so encouraging for China that many of its submarines are stationed there.
Economically developed Eastern side has placed China at second position in the category of largest economy after the US. One can imagine what place would be reserved if western side of China, a neglected area, begins yielding benefits as a result of construction of Pak–China Economic Corridor. The range of multifarious benefits from the corridor will encompass Russian Asian States, Iran, the Middle East, Africa and India (if it likes). Further increase in export will help China in transforming challenges into opportunities for matchless success.
From this angle, the two options before the US are: firstly, a strong military presence down China and in the Pacific. On the contrary, alliance between two strong powers of China and Russian Federation and in addition to neighbouring states will defeat the policy of containment. And if China develops its relations with South American countries, it will provide an edge over the US.
The second option on which the US appears to be working is to prepare India under its shadows so that it could erect challenges and hurdles for China to surmount. This line of action seems relevant as mutual mistrust, suspicion and rivalry already exist between India and China. But propaganda based on the theories such as "Chinese society will brittle at home and burlesque overseas" or India is overtaking China in economic growth are not convincing.
Even today, the pivot of Indian economy is agriculture; technology can give boost; industrialization is proving profitable; labour being cheap in India, the cost of finished manufactured goods is low and this is also a factor which will strengthen economy, provided India has the wisdom to avoid arms race and war.