text: Invented in China Can the world's factory lose its reputation for piracy and gain one for innovation? Steve Nettleton 09 Feb 2010 10:01 GMT Science & Technology, Asia Pacific, China Filmmaker Steve Nettleton looks at China's modern-day innovators and the determination that keeps them inventing - from backyard inventor Xu Ting Zhong, to Kong Weiming, the chief inventor of China's first registered innovation company Creatvow, and those who profit from the intellectual piracy trade. WATCH PART TWO: When Xu Tingzhong leaves his cluttered 10-metre-square apartment in Nanjing to go to work, he often heads for the garbage dump. From what others discard, he might find the perfect piece to complete his latest project – a portable electric bicycle that also folds into a simple bed. Xu believes that one of his inventions is going to be a world success "It is like a mobile chair or a simple bed or a compact shelter … it will be the cheapest, most efficient, most widely-used vehicle for the poor, like a car or a trailer," he says. Xu is an inventor, but not just any inventor. With more than 100 patents under his belt, he has been called China's "inventor king". At first glance, Xu seems an unlikely character to hold such a title. He has no investors, no research grants and barely scrapes by on $30-a-month. He has sold none of his creations, and several of his patents have been stolen by other companies. Yet Xu trudges on, developing whatever his mind creates. In 1985 alone, he patented 35 inventions, but he is most proud of a car that travels both on land and water. China's farmer-inventor Outside Beijing, farmer and fellow inventor Wu Yulu has come closer to financial success. From the age of 10, Wu wanted to create a robot. Wu invented over 25 different robots In the late 1970s, he got a job at factory making farm machinery, and the small income this provided helped him turn used sewing machine parts and some steel wire into his first robot. "Until now, I don't know the theory of physics, but I knew that electricity can drive motors and power can be transferred to the robot's hands and legs with levers and wires," Wu says. His fifth robot, the perfect host which brings tea, lights cigarettes, changes light bulbs and greets guests, captured the media's attention. Wu won the first prize in a competition for farmer inventors, being labelled "China's smartest farmer inventor". He was once given a $2,000 investment to create a robot that could clean windows. But the stress of the assignment led to a nervous breakdown and nearly cost him his marriage. Innovation versus fabrication On an individual level, Xu and Wu embody the ingenuity and creativity that once made China one of the world's most advanced ancient civilisations. It was here that gunpowder, the compass and printing were invented. And from China, in the 15th century, a massive flotilla of ships set out on one of the most far-reaching naval explorations in history. Yet today, China is considered less a nation of innovation as one of fabrication. It is the world's factory, providing the human capital and cheap resources to manufacture other nations' technologies, from toy cars to flat screen TVs. In the West, it is viewed by many as a centre for the piracy of ideas. Historians have sought to explain why China fell so far technologically behind the West over the last few centuries. Author Deng Yinke believes this was the result of a combination of factors: self-imposed seclusion from the outside world, an emphasis on literature and philosophy instead of science in traditional Chinese education and the impact of Western powers seeking to dominate Chinese trade, which left an imperial treasury in ruins. "After Western nations invaded China, our tax system was controlled by foreigners. We didn't have the capacity to develop new technology," said Deng. "During Mao's time, political ideology interfered with the development of technology and science. It was not until Deng Xiaoping's time, that the talents and intelligence of Chinese were once again put to full use." Held back Kong Weiming focusses on eco-friendly projects, like the solar-powered aircraft Beijing wants to again claim the mantle of a nation of innovation. It has launched a space programme that aims to see Chinese taikonauts on the surface of the moon as early as 2017. The country is seeking to promote home-grown technology in industries ranging from aviation to telecommunications. But is the country's political, social and cultural climate one that will encourage inventiveness, or is China being held back by its restrictions on expression, its deep-seated Confucian customs and a lack of investment? With China promising to invest more in innovation, Beijing Creatvow Technology Invention Corporation should be one of the first to benefit. Creatvow is China's first registered company to focus on invention. The company is made up of professional inventors, technical specialists and designers and is affiliated with Beijing University's Technology Zone. Its innovations focus on eco-friendly projects, including a solar-powered aircraft that can stay aloft for months at a time, providing weather research and communications services. Founder and chief inventor Kong Weiming is currently helping develop a 1000-metre-square multi-functional trailer powered by solar, wind, biological and thermal energy. Kong says that "after 30 years of economic reform in China, we have accomplished capital accumulation. It is now the right moment for innovation," but he adds that government funding is not always efficiently used. Designers and inventors are left short of the money needed to complete their research, he explains, and because Chinese companies are desperate to see benefits as soon as possible they rarely invest millions on something that has not been tested on the market. Kong says it is easier for companies to simply copy technology from other countries and that the problem of intellectual piracy is an issue that threatens to undermine invention. Intellectual piracy Indeed, a different spirit of ingenuity and creativity seems to be developing, with little restraint, in manufacturing knock-offs and clones of other countries' brands, from DVDs to iPhones. These products are known in China as "Shanzhai". The term literally means "mountain village," referring to the remote stockades of warlords or thieves that were far from the reach of authorities. One journalist, Pei Yu, has made it his personal agenda to crusade against Shanzhai, becoming one of China's most vocal critics of intellectual piracy. He says the growth of this industry not only violates international law, but that it is also hampering the development of science and technology in China. "Innovation is honourable. Plagiarising is shameful. So shanzhai is a national shame," Pei says. "The aim of China's development should not be to become a wealthy country, nor to become a strong country, but to become a modern country. This should be our direction and goal." 'A greater cause' Many Chinese inventors think that the government should support them "Inventor king" Xu Tingzhong believes the political climate in China does not encourage innovation. He says that Marxism and socialism interfere with the development of modern technology. In 1975, he even wrote a letter to Mao Zedong, saying that Marxist-Leninist policies would only prevent China from becoming a leader of innovation. The letter cost him his job and he was nearly imprisoned. Everybody told him to go back to his original career as a ballet dancer, but Xu believed he was "following a greater cause". "It makes no difference if there is one more or one less dancer. But what would the world be like without Watt or Newton?" Wu, the farmer inventor, says: "It is very hard for farmers to invent something, because they don't have the money and the equipment. I think the government should pay more attention to individual invention and grassroots inventors. "I think China is lagging far behind foreign countries in terms of invention. The government should pay more attention. If every Chinese farmer was like me, you can imagine how the future would be." Though individuals may keep China's innovative spirit alive, can the nation as a whole become a world leader in new ideas? In this film, we explore what it will take for future global consumers to see Chinese products as not only "Made in China" but "Invented in China". The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera's editorial policy. Source: Al Jazeera Tell us what you think


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A Korean woman lost on a bushwalk in far north Queensland, sparking a desperate search involving several helicopters, has "remarkably" survived six nights in the bush.
She was found by a creek bed, dehydrated and suffering exposure, on Thursday morning by a contingent of soldiers and police.
Joohee Han, 25, was last seen at a supermarket in Tully, south of Cairns, the Thursday a week earlier, and told a friend she was going to climb Mount Tyson on Friday.
She had not been seen or heard from since, and her friends reported her missing to police on Wednesday.
An extensive search was launched on Thursday, involving rescue and civilian helicopters, 14 SES volunteers, 20 Australian Defence Force staff and National Parks and Wildlife staff.
Inspector Stephen Kersley said a contingent of soldiers and police officers working through the bush had found her while acting on a tip of yelling being heard on Saturday.
"As a result of that [report] we did a bit of mapping and sent one crew down the side of the hill in the direction of what may or may not have been her, and luckily enough it was her," Inspector Kersley said.
He said Ms Han was very dehydrated but had done well to survive so long.
"Six days is a long time to be lost in the bush, particularly when you have no bush skills," he said.
Ms Han was found at about 12.16pm near a creek bed, and was with ground crews who walked her out of the location before a helicopter airlifted her to hospital for treatment.
The exact location where Ms Han was found in the bush was not yet confirmed.
Acting SES area co-ordinator Eleanor Rosam said the search terrain was difficult.
"It's a track that is not used very frequently so it's not in the best condition," Ms Rosam said.
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The internal oxidation of as-cast steels (Fe-16Cr-0.2Al and Fe-9Cr-0.2Al in wt.%) with presence of metal/oxide powder mixture, e.g. "Fe / FeO" and "V / VO" at 1000 °C inside quartz tube was investigated. The results with "Fe / FeO" buffer revealed the external oxidation of both alloys. In the experiments with "V / VO" buffer a single zone of internal oxidation was formed by the precipitation of discrete Al2O3 particles in an area beneath the surface. Further oxidation experiments with "V / VO" and "Cr / Cr2O3" buffers at 1300 °C inside alumina crucibles showed an enhanced depth of internally oxidized zone. The results from thermodynamic modelling are in a very good agreement with observations in the experiments. The obtained results are a promising step towards an alternative route of production for ODS steels.


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Yes, it's Spring Break time, but it can also be burnout time in a big way.
Suddenly everything you were assigned at the beginning of the semester seems to blend together. You may not be getting much sleep either. It seems like there are more projects than there is time to get them done.
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Prayer: your legacy
"You cannot give a greater gift to those you love."
While a clean house, good meals and creative gifts bless my family, even the best of these things are temporary. In contrast, "Long after we're gone and our lives are but a memory, God will still be responding to the faithful, fervent prayers we've offered on behalf of our dear ones." Our prayers are powerful not just in the present, but into the future and eternity.
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Nothing too serious for just before Xmas
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On my escape from the planet of the beautiful people
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Witches, ghouls and economic forecasting
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On turning 50 – things I have learned
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My week in fish food
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Fighting to the last drop of water
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Nintendo NX. Consider for a moment – like Dolphin, Revolution, and Project Café – this is a code name that will soon be just a footnote in Nintendo history. For months, many have speculated that the Nintendo NX reveal would take place in September – six months ahead of the announced March 2017 release window. And yet, it is now October. Whenever the reveal event occurs, NX will have the quickest turnaround time from announcement to product launch in video game console history. As we approach the reveal of Nintendo's next game platform, the video game news cycle makes itContinue reading
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11 E3 2016 Predictions for Nintendo and Third-Party
For the last several years, when June rolls around and the Electronic Entertainment Expo hype begins, I have created lists of fifty questions that set up the scope of what game enthusiasts are anticipating. These questions are framed in the sense that they can be definitively answered "YES" or "NO" by the time E3 concludes. This year will be a bit different. Because of the shifting landscape of the press conferences this year, three posts will pose these kinds of questions. In each, I will directly give you my E3 2016 predictions. We conclude with… NINTENDO AND THIRD-PARTIES EA Conference:Continue reading
Tempo Control: Episode 6 – Killer Instinct: Season 2
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Tempo Control: Episode 5 – Undertale
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Tempo Control: Episode 3 – Persona 3
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Tempo Control: Episode 1 – Chrono Trigger
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11 Video Game Predictions for 2016
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Cho oversees the commercial and strategic development of easyprod in Japan and Asia, including relationships with rights holders, media platforms and other stakeholders.
Prior to joining easyprod, Cho held the global responsibility of Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director for Japan and Korea at MP & Silva. Cho holds a MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.


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Backstage 2019 Event pairings have been constructed and are available for pick up. Lineholders are expected to attend training on their days off. If, however, based on an individual Flight Attendant's awarded line of flying, she/he is unable to schedule themselves to attend on days off because of a conflict with a training pairing or the legal rest associated with the training pairing, she/he should contact the FAST team for scheduling assistance.
The company communicated the procedure for contacting FAST in this instance and we also communicated the process in this January 11, 2019 article.
Our JCBA in Section 11 - Trainings & General Meetings provides for pay protection, at the Flight Attendant's option, during the Flight Attendant's preference month when required training or meetings are not offered on days off in her/his originally awarded line of flying.
Flight Attendants who are required to drop trips to attend required training or meetings because the training/meeting was not offered on their originally awarded line days off, shall be allowed to elect either to be released from duty with no [pay] protection (i.e., her/his pay guarantee shall be reduced accordingly) for non-training/meeting days where trips were dropped or to be protected in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.Q. A Lineholder who has elected such protection shall receive full pay and credit for the trip(s) missed, or for the training/meeting plus any credit from reassigned trips, whichever is greater.
The above provision references Section 7.Q.3. in the Scheduling Section of our JCBA, specifically, 7.Q.3.. This Section applies when we are required to attend meetings or trainings that are not offered on days off in our line of flying. In that instance, we call FAST to have a trip(s) dropped and replaced with an event pairing.
NOTE: Flight Attendants have the choice to elect pay protection for the dropped trip or not. If pay protection is chosen, any applicable remaining days of the trip lost that do not overlap the training pairing will show RX on our Master Schedule. RX does not mean we are on Reserve. RX is a scheduling designator code that indicates we have been pay protected on those dates and are subject to reassignment on those days if we choose to be as provided in Section 7.Q.3. since we have advance notice of the loss of our trip that was dropped for the event pairing.
JCBA Section 7.Q.3.
Notice of one or more calendar day
At the time of the notification, if the Company does not advise the Flight Attendant of a replacement pairing(s) or relieve her/ him of responsibility, at her/his option she/he will:
a) Make up the time lost on days not originally scheduled to fly in which case her/his line guarantee will be adjusted. She/ he will then be relieved of all reassignment responsibility; or
b) Make up the time as close as possible to the time lost on days originally scheduled to fly with no loss of pay. She/he will then be relieved of all reassignment responsibilities; or
c) Be subject to reassignment in accordance with the following:
(1). After 1600 local time the day before check-in of the original trip, the Flight Attendant may contact Scheduling which will advise the Flight Attendant whether she/he is likely to be given a trip assignment.
(2). If she/he chooses to remain subject to reassignment, the Flight Attendant must contact Scheduling between 1800 and 2200 local time the day before the original trip was scheduled to depart. Scheduling will either reassign the Flight Attendant or relieve him/her of all responsibility with no loss of pay.
Reminder: For those having February as their Preference Month for Backstage 2019, you are required to pick up the event pairing by 0700 on the January 27. If you have not done so by that time, the Training Scheduling Department will assign you an event pairing.


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Pieridae Energy says that it has ratified a benefits agreement for its proposed Goldboro LNG project with the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs.
The agreement establishes the framework under which the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia will benefit economically from the development, construction and operation of the project, the company said.
"A memorandum of understanding signed in 2013 originally outlined the relationship between Pieridae and the Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia and this new benefits agreement underscores Pieridae's commitment to ongoing engagement and relationship building with the First Nations communities in Nova Scotia," the company said.
The Goldboro LNG project has approval from the National Energy Board and the U.S. Department of Energy for 20-year licenses to import natural gas from the United States and export it as LNG from Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.


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About Us
Thank you for visiting my Ziparoos website! I am a mom who is committed to providing kid and adult friendly reusable storage bags that will help families save money while also helping to save the environment.
Simple Home Gifts LLC was started in October 2018 by two moms who got together with a goal to make a difference by improving the lives of our families, local charities (by donating a portion of our profits), and the lives of our customers by offering quality, helpful products. We quickly determined that the foundation of our business would be based on James 1:17 and we believe that every gift (everything) that is good is from God.
When we were envisioning Ziparoos, one of our owners was already a user of reusable storage bags. We knew we wanted to create family-friendly, money-saving, and eco-friendly reusable storage bags! While researching other reusable storage bags, we noticed one major problem with the other brands out in the market. They were either plain or if they had a design, the design was uninspiring. We committed to creating durable, quality reusable bags that included designs that were fun enough for kids to enjoy yet pleasing enough for adults. We believe we have met our goal!
Due to serious health reasons, my partner had to step down from the company and I have taken over managing Simple Home Gifts. My company is based on the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work. I am a mom who uses Ziparoos every day! This is my little guy loving his snack in his Ziparoos snack bag.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my journey with Simple Home Gifts and the Ziparoos brand. I pray many blessings on you and your families.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association would be holding a meeting on Saturday over the allegations made by four SC judges – Justices Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur, and Kurian Joseph against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra at an 'unprecedented' press conference on Friday.
The Association would also address the press. Vikas Singh, Supreme Court Bar Association President said, "If they had to come for a PC then they should have said something substantial. Just creating doubts in the minds of people will not serve the interest of the judiciary. This was not properly planned. They didn't say anything about justice Loya."
The four senior judges had levelled very serious charges against the CJI. Meanwhile, adding to yesterday's developments, Principal Secretary to the PM, Nripendra Misra was seen outside the residence of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra in Delhi.


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If you're thinking about building an extension to your property but would like to get a handle on prices, you've come to the right place.
As we are sure many of you are aware; a house extension can considerably increase the value of any house, you'll also avoid the mortgage, legal and other fees involved with moving to a new home.
But how much are builders and developers in the UK charging? What is a fair price to pay for both a single and a two-storey extension?
In 2017 we asked seven builders to provide with written quotes and estimates, below you can find an average of those prices.
You can use our research as a reference guide.
This page is all about home extensions, and we last updated it on the
How We Gathered Our Prices
As frequent visitors to our site here at Quotation Check will know, we typically source prices and estimates from various tradespeople around the country and then publish an "average" figure for those regions.
The process we use involves asking friends and family members who live in different parts of the country to get in touch with local tradespeople.
Unfortunately, because home extensions are so complicated and involve detailed communication between the homeowner, architect, builder and other tradespeople; we decided to gather only one set of quotes – which was for our property in the south of the United Kingdom.
Don't let this put you off, our price guide can still be very valuable to those looking for a cost guide.
Our Extension Project – The Key Points
No two home extensions are identical and every project will involve different materials and techniques.
The property we refer to in our price guide below is a typical 30-year-old, 2-bed house but with enough space for a rear extension to allow for the following:
- An extra double bedroom located upstairs
- The remodelling of the existing space upstairs
- To substantially extend and remodel the ground floor kitchen
- To extend the front room to allow for extra dining space, this will involve some minor remodelling
Here is a List of What We've Included in Our Prices Below
Below you will find a price guide for the extension and it includes the following work:
- Architects fees
- Planning permission (which was required for our property, it might not be, so check your Permitted Development Rights)
- The cost to hire a skip for waste disposal.
- All labour costs for all tradespeople, including;
- The labour for the kitchen which is to be supplied by us
- The labour costs for new timber wooden flooring downstairs and carpet upstairs which is to be provided us
- All the other materials to be supplied by the building company and the costs are included in the quote below
- All materials are "standard" quality; upgrades will involve additional materials cost
- VAT at 20% is included in the price
In a nutshell, our price below includes the cost of everything involved with a two-storey extension constructed in the south of the United Kingdom, apart from the kitchen and flooring materials, which are to be supplied by the customer at additional cost.
Quotation Breakdown
Below you'll find a chart which shows where the money is spent, this varied from company to company but we feel this is a good guide:
See All The Prices Builders Gave Us
The chart below contains all the quotes we received, we have rounded the prices to the nearest £500:
Average House Extension Cost
Below is our price guide for a two-storey house extension, the figures are an average of the prices and estimates we received from builders in 2017 and early 2018:
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Because the specifications of our house may be different to yours (they probably are), we suggest you arrange for your own customised quote:
- You can submit specific details about your proposed extension project
- Explore the ratings and reviews of the builders in your area (we love this feature)
- There's no obligation on your part whatsoever
- You can leave your feedback upon completion of the extension and share your experience with others
What About a Single Storey Extensions?
When we approached our chosen building companies for a two-storey extension price, we also enquired about the approximate cost for a single storey.
This would extend our kitchen and front room and would, of course, be less disruptive, which appealed us.
The average cost for a 4m x 5m single-storey extension came in at £33000; again this figure includes everything except the supply of the kitchen and the flooring throughout.
This price was to extend the kitchen and front room, with a tiled roof but excludes the cost of the kitchen itself (just the labour fees for its installation).
What Is "Per Metre" Pricing?
Per metre pricing is a technique used by salespeople and some builders to estimate the cost of a project by measuring the floor space and multiplying it by a figure.
We asked our chosen builders exactly how they calculate their figures and whether they use a "per square metre" calculation. Most informed us that they didn't use a per metre system and preferred to fully customise each quote as "every house is different".
Several of the builders suggested a starting price of £1500 per square metre for a single storey and between 40% and 60% extra for a double storey.
Again, these figures include everything except for the flooring and kitchen itself.
A budget kitchen can cost £5000 if you are thrifty, but our research suggests a figure of £8000 is more common. A top-of-the-range one can cost tens of thousands, even for a 3-bedroom house.
This page contains house extension prices per square metre.
Extras You'll Want to Consider
Our prices are for a typical house extension; you may end up paying more if:
- You want a higher quality of finish on fittings
- Large bi-folding doors or lead windows instead of typical doors/windows
- Woodgrain effect Upvc windows and doors are usually more expensive than white framed products
- You require an existing structure removed, perhaps a conservatory or other outbuilding
- The foundations form a significant part of the house extension cost. If the ground is of a poor quality and you need extra deep foundations, that'll cost more and should be budgeted for
- Access can also affect the cost of an extension, issues may delay the completion of the project and add extra cost
- Steelwork for the structural support of upper floors is expensive but the amount required is different for every house
How Your Location Affects the Price
While we only sourced quotes and prices for our property located in the south of the UK, we do have plenty of experience within the building industry as a whole.
The research we conducted suggests that while a price per metre of around £1500 for a ground level extension is typical for the South of the UK, the further away from London you live, the cheaper the cost will be.
You can, therefore, expect prices in London to be higher than the figures we have shown here.
How Long Will The Work Take?
It's always a good idea to ask how long the work will take, some builders work alone, while others work as part of a team.
We asked all of the tradespeople to give is a rough timescale for the project.
While there were differences between each of the builders, the average time given to us was 13 weeks.
It's worth noting that in our experience, tradespeople are often optimistic when it comes to timescales. No builder wants to suggest it will take longer substantially longer than their competitors.
Compare Extension Quotes With Rated People
We hope you found the results of our research to be insightful.
We recommend Rated People as a great place to source prices for your own project. Their website is a fantastic place to read reviews and source quotes.
Rated People Have Appeared in:
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- Only Genuine Customers Can Leave Reviews (unlike many other sites)
- Rated People are a National Company and Cover Most of the UK
- Helps You Avoid Cowboys – That's Why They Started Their Business
- There Are Tens of Thousands of Tradespeople Listed on Their Site
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Class 1B1/1B2
Class of 2/12/12
Vigorous warmups and breath awareness
Veerabhadrasana - Warrior Poses and variations
Vjarasana - Thunderbolt Pose
Balasana - Childs Pose
Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Supta Veerasana - Hero's pose
Jatharasana - Belly Twist
Halasana - Plow Pose
Ananda Balasana - Happy baby Pose
Savasana - Corpse Pose
Class of December 4th
Rigorous warm ups
Vrikshasana – Tree Pose
Utthanasana – Forward bend
Veerabadrasana – Warrior Poses 1 and 2
Adho Mukha Snavasana – Downward facing dog
Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Balasana- Child's Pose
Cat and Cow pose
Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Pose
Savasana – Corspe Pose
Class of 11/20/11
Class of November 6th, 2011
Two of the Yamas and Niyams were explained with examples and how to incorporate them in their day to day activities.
Class of 10/09/11
Warm ups – For warm ups we did a simple exercise which involves crossing your arms in front of you and holding your ears and do a series of squatting and standing. This is done typically in front of Lord Ganesha in India. In Southern India, it is called "Thoppukaranam" (in Tamil) or "Gunjeellu" (in Telugu) and in Northern India, it is called "Kaan Paati" (in Hindi) and Utah Beshi (in Marathi). This exercise warms up your body and is supposed to increase one's focus and concentration.
Asanas – The following poses were practiced in class
For more information on these poses please look up the following link to Yoga Journal - http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/finder/browse_categories/standing
Vrikshasana- Tree Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana- Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Veerabhadrasana – Warrior Pose
Adho Mukha Svanasana- Downward facing dog
Balasana – Child Pose
Savasana- Corpse Pose
Class of 09/25/2011
Students were taught how to still their bodies and minds by being quiet in Anjali mudra, Vrikishasan (tree pose), Natarajasana (dancer's/ flamingo pose), Uttanasana (standing forward bend), and Shavasana (corpse pose). Homework is to practice the poses and asanas at home, know the benifits of each pose, and be able to perform each asana in front of the class.
Class of September 11, 2011
At the end of class children were enthusiastic and wanted to do more asanas.


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KING KONG'S THRONESTER - Model Kit
The classic 1960s model re-issued by Polar Lights. It feels like the 1960s again with this great model kit. All plastic...paint and glue not included. Get yours today. Only a few left. New and sealed.
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The Fair Plastic Alliance believes that plastic waste management based on a not-for-private-profit business model is a powerful solution to generate a positive impact on the environment and on the society as a whole, in both developed and developing countries. The multi-stakeholder network is spreading social responsibility in plastic waste management, especially in low-income areas and adverse contexts, to achieve social as well as environmental sustainability.
The project is based on the active involvement of industrial players, NGOs, social cooperatives and municipalities, building cooperation in the plastic supply chain.
Products manufactured under the "Fair Plastic" brand will be bottle-to-bottle grades, produced in FPA members' recycling plants which meet the quality standards established by the industry and comply with well-defined business rules shaped on social business model.
"Circular economy gives materials a second life; fair circular economy gives people more fair and dignified life."
To be a partner of the Fair Plastic Alliance does not entail any legally binding financial or administrative obligation and allows the partner to have access to information and to benefit from the activities made available by the Alliance. In return FPA members agree to be compliant with some key principles:
- member recycling plants have to be run as a social business,
- being non-loss, non-dividend companies designed to address the problem of plastic waste
- be self-sustainable.
Member plants are certified according to the Fair Plastic certification and accept to undergo audits on a regular basis to assess their social and environmental impact.
All profits are reinvested to further develop the social mission.
Main activity field:
Identified challenge(s):
Some examples of the Fair Plastic Alliance in action:
Wecyclers in Nigeria
- over 17000 service subscribers
- over 1000 tons of PET collected yearly
- 120 people employed
Ekurhuleni Coops, South Africa
- 46 waste cooperatives involved + local SMES
- 1500 people involved
- 15 municipal districts testing the project
Centro Plastica, Italy
- The plant is equipped for the treatment and transformation of post-consumer plastic packaging into granulated resin of high-density polyethylene (rHDPE), which is sold on the market for the production of new packaging. The sourcing model is mainly based on public auctions and is open to social enterprises and coops.
- The plant processes 5000 tons/year


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noun: applying pressure
noun: the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
noun: an increase in the density of something
"The question has long been asked by research scientists why it is that the inert gases will not mix, or unite with "any of the other elements." The first answer is that the inert gases are not electrically divided and conditioned elements, as all of the others in the nine octaves are. The inert gases begin in the first octave as invisible white fluorescent light of zero motion. They end at the 9th cathode in the 9th octave, as visible white fluorescent light, which has reached a speed of nearly 186,400 miles per second. Fluorescent light is that light which begins in the undivided electric spectrum. It is the beginning and end of motion. All motion is either red or blue, according to its sex. The end of motion at the amplitude of the 9th octave means that the divided spectrum has been united as one colorless, sexless light which has been under such high compression that it has reached its limit of conditioning by motion and must be transformed from the white light of visible motion to the invisible white Light of Magnetic stillness. The fluorescent light is that ending of electric power to divide motion into pairs, and to condition the pairs with the opposing sex tensions of electrically divided spectrum opposites. The inert gases are not pairs. They are not divided. Division takes place by light projected from them, but that projected light of spectrum pairs is the basis of the electrochemical elements, which have great volume and density in comparison." [Atomic Suicide, page 261-262]
"Step No. 2. The cylindrical coil made for the creation of an electric field does not, in any respect, conform with the electric current, which divides the stillness of cathodes into moving pairs, for the purpose of multiplying the motion of those moving pairs to create the heat and compression necessary to simulate the IDEA, which concentrated electric Mind-thinking desires to give objective expression to." [Atomic Suicide, page 273]
See Also
Compression Wave
Compression Wave Velocity
Figure 3.28 - Compression and Expansion Forces in Gyroscopic Motions
Figure 3.30 - Discrete Degrees or Steps in Gyroscopic Compression Motion
Figure 8.2 - Compression Wave Phase Illustration
Figure 9.11 - Compression Wave with expanded and contracted Orbits
Law of Cycles
speed of compression
9.28 - Compression Zones
12.31 - Heat Generated Through Resistance to Compression
16.09 - Positive Electricity is Compression


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Herb and vegetable gardens are a great addition to your yard and kitchen. Learn all you need to know about planting herb and vegetable gardens.
You have an urge to plant sweet corn, but don't know what to do. This article will tell you how to plant corn seeds.
Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes these peppers so hot?
Now, more and more produce eaters are looking for produce grown even closer to home -- their own backyards. But it may not be as easy as planting the seed and watching it grow.
Spearmint, a flavor known to most, is a great perennial herb. It spreads rapidly and adds great texture to the fragrant garden. The toothed, rich green leaves of this perennial give off a wonderful aroma when rubbed. Learn more.
Calamint is a perennial herb. It produces tiny white or lilac flowers in late summer and fall and loves the sun. Great for the scented garden, it also attracts the attention of the local bee population. Learn about this lovely mint.
Avocado can be fun to grow in a glass. Be sure to not submerge the pit in water but to plant it in soil upon root growth. Learn more about prodding branch growth.
Curly parsley have textured, emerald leaves and can make a big impact when grown in bunches. The curling, divided leaves create a handsome mound of greenery and remain fresh and appealing throughout the season. Read more about this flowering stalk.
Decorative sweet potatoes have colored leaf forms that help to distinguish it in the vegetable garden. They grow into ground-hugging vines that stretch across the front of a flower bed or out of containers. Read more about this interesting plant.
Dill is a wonderfully versatile annual that is both beautiful and edible. The feathery foliage and yellow flowers are both distinctively decorative and quite tasty. Read about caring for dill.
Licorice plant is an annual plant related to strawflowers. They are covered with furry, silver, heart-shaped leaves with cream or yellow coloration. Read more about this intriguing plant.
An herb garden is a great addition to any kitchen garden. Or you can grow herbs in containers if your space is limited. Learn all about planting and caring for an herb garden.
A colorful variety of ornamental gourds lends character and visual flair to a centerpiece or holiday decorations. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using ornamental gourds.
Want to enhance your garden and your cooking? Check out herbs. This article will help you plan to grow herbs, work with herbs that double as perennials, and offer tips for enhancing your herb garden.
Veggie lovers and garden enthusiasts alike are delighted by vegetable gardens. This article will help you design your garden, understand seasonal changes, care for seeds and seedlings, and work with a garden favorite -- tomatoes.
Sweet potatoes grow in the vegetable garden. Learn the fantastic health benefits of sweet potatoes. HowStuffWorks gives you the nutrition facts, shows the variety of sweet potatoes, and explains the health benefits of sweet potatoes.
Parsnips can grow in your vegetable garden and are perfect for cooler climates. Learn the fantastic health benefits of parsnips. HowStuffWorks gives you the nutrition facts, shows the variety of parsnips, and explains the health benefits of parsnips.
Salsify, oyster plants can grow in your vegetable garden will grow in almost any climate. HowStuffWorks gives you the facts, and shows the variety of salsify, oyster plants.
Growing tomatillos in your garden is easy. Tomatillos are a staple of Mexican cooking and a common ingredient in salsa. Learn to plant, grow, and harvest tomatillos at HowStuffWorks.
Controlling vegetable garden pests requires care and vigilance. Be sure to read labels carefully and follow the directions when using chemicals in your garden. Learn all about controlling vegetable garden pests.
Many vegetable gardeners prefer to use non-chemical means to keep pests away. Simple steps like disease-resistant seeds and crop rotation can help keep your garden healthy. Learn about organic pest control for your vegetable garden.
Vegetable gardens are under constant threat from diseases and insect infestations. You can use these lists to diagnose and treat your garden's ailments. Learn all about vegetable garden pests and diseases.
Mustard produces flavorful seeds and greens, in several mustard plant varieties. Learn how to plant, cultivate, and harvest mustard from your home vegetable garden at HowStuffWorks.
Planting a vegetable garden at home is great. Vegetable gardens offer health benefits and save money. Learn crop selection, proper seeding and transplanting techniques, and the conditions that will make your garden thrive.
Sometimes even the most experienced gardener runs into a trouble spot in the vegetable garden. In this article, we provide you with a number of effective vegetable garden growing tips to help you succeed.
Successful vegetable gardens start with careful vegetable selection, good soil preparation, and great vegetable plot placement for a bountiful harvest. Learn everything you need to know about starting a vegetable garden.


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Hanoi introduces five tours to craft villages
Hanoi's Department of Industry and Trade is putting together five tours of the city's traditional craft villages to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
The tours, which are scheduled to start this month, include a one-day tour to the Chuon Ngo pearl inlay village, Thang Loi embroidery village, Ha Thai lacquer village, Phu Vinh bamboo and rattan village and an extended tour to Van Phuc silk and Son Dong sculpture villages.
A tour of Bat Trang ceramic and Kieu Ky gold-leaf villages is also planned.
The department has also selected a number of typical workshops and old houses of architectural interest to be visited during the tours./.


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Did you know: Picture books encourage conversations between young and older readers. While some children enjoy reading picture books on their own, it's often the case that an adult or older sibling reads to a younger child. Reading a picture book aloud prompts conversations about what's happening in the story, what the characters are feeling, meanings of words, how what's happening might relate to the child.Source: InkyGirl
Did you know: Experiencing success and enjoyment with writing is something we all want for our youngsters. The computer can be a great encourager to start children writing. Here are some websites where you and your kids can make digital books, with links to more information about them. I always advise adult supervision when children use the Internet. Apart from safety concerns, our kids can learn such a lot from carrying out these activities with us.Source: Scholastic
Did you know: Put down your camera phone and log out of YouTube for a little while. The best way to capture the childish handwriting, made-up words and spelling, scribbled artwork and extraordinarily creative written voice and imaginative thinking your kids exhibit right now is an old classic: write a story. Go here for instructions...Source: My Kids Adventures


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Agrispa Ltd is a company which realize its production on the European markets and it tries to offer its clients wide range of best quality fruits.
Thanks to successful established innovations the orchards are fully protected from the adverse weather conditions by building a System against rain and hail - 510 dca of cherry orchards are protected with plastic, 40 dca peaches, 150 dca apricots and 30dca are protected with net. The System prevents of frost which is very important by blooming time. The trees and the fruits are protected from hail, rain and strong sun lights. The System restricts the access of insects and birds
The building of the System creates conditions for the correct implementation of the cultivations which results are good quality and volumes.
The new specialized agricultural machinery, irrigation system and not least the high quality varieties ensure excellent results.
The achieved quality has to be maintained till the delivery of the fruits to the final customers and because of that Agrispa Ltd has invested in own packhouse where we make calibrating, packaging, cooling and storage of the production.
We have installed Cherry and Stone fruits calibration machines, hydro-cooler for better quality and firmness of the cherries and two cold stores for cooling and storage of the production.
The integrated Good Agricultural Practice strictly monitors the proper implementation of all agricultural processes in the cultivation and realization of the production which is guarantee for best quality fruits for the customers.


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If you have been worrying about some pop star's birthday today, you must be deranged and forgot what is really important on this date: Reba McEntire's 57th birthday. Some might ask why mention her on a fashion blog, but let me tell you why. Reba has been known for her flaming locks of hair along with her music, but lady has been known to be adorned in some pretty memorable, usually crazy, get-ups. One of my favorite of this wacky singer's costumes was of course from the "Does He Love You" video. The image above speaks for itself. Now words could do this wonder any justice.
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Our responsibility, as the Highway Authority, is to maintain roads and pavements to a condition fit for the traffic and pedestrians using them. This includes removing obstructions and encroachments which may affect the use and safety of roads and pavements.
Any land or activity which encroaches onto the public highway and prevents its use.
You can find information on roadworks in Derby, including work by utility companies (water, gas, electricity) Elgin Road Works Finder website.
Building materials blocking the pavement are an obstruction to pedestrians and we are responsible for removing them. Mixing concrete or mortar is also an obstruction on the highway.
Skip companies can apply for a licence for a domestic builders' skip to be placed on the road outside premises. It must not interfere with drainage, access to any manhole or apparatus of any kind. You can get more information on the builders' skips page.
Please tell us if you are planning any works in the highway.
You will need a licence if you wish to place scaffolding on the road, pavement or verge outside your house, or if the scaffolding is likely to overhang the highway. Check that your contractor has this licence before the scaffolding is in place. You can get more information on our Scaffolding/hoardings webpage.
We can serve a notice on the owners of trees and vegetation which overhang the highway requiring them to be cut back to provide the necessary clearance. Unless there is a traffic order in force limiting the size or height of vehicles that can use a particular road, there must be a vertical clearance of 17 feet (5.20m) for vehicles which use the highway to gain access. Pavements should have a vertical clearance of 2.1 metres. You can get more information on our Trees webpage.
It is an offence under the Highway Act to deposit mud/debris on the road. Where the offender can be identified they can be prosecuted by either the police or us as the Highway Authority.
Mud and other debris can be dragged onto the road as a result of construction sites, caravan rallies or shows, especially if it's been raining. If you are responsible for causing mud and debris to be spread on a road, you should provide warning signs and clean any debris up. Warning signs should be triangular 'Slippery Road' signs. Homemade, hand painted signs are not legal and could also constitute an unauthorised obstruction.
Under Highways Act 1980, we have a duty to clean the road and power to recover the costs from the persons responsible.
Signs are deemed to be illegal if they are "attached to any type of sign on the adopted highway erected without lawful authority or excuse".
Any interference with public passage is technically an illegal obstruction. We will take action to remove unauthorised signs, displayed goods and other items when a footway or pedestrian area is obstructed if:
Pavements are constructed and provided specifically for pedestrian use. Vehicles parked on pavements can create a hazard:
It is an offence against the Highways Act 1980 to issue or allow water to flow onto or over the highway.
Placing bunting over, along or in the highway is illegal without first obtaining our consent.
You must contact Streetpride for permission to place bunting six weeks before the date of the proposed installation. This gives us plenty of time to process the request and deal with any difficulties that may arise.
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We, as the Highway Authority, keep an update a register of the roads that are maintained at public expense. We are currently working on the production of a map of Derby which shows all land owned by us. In the meantime, please contact us for further information.
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- Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives was originally the barracks for the Royal Denbighshire Militia; later the building became the town's police station and court house. The museum has recently been completely refreshed and redesigned to meet the expectations of the twenty-first century visitor. The museum has three galleries: the main gallery is a family friendly space which introduces visitors to the history of Wrexham and displays some of the star items in the museum's collection. Gallery 2 is a dedicated space for exhibitions based on the treasures of the National Museum of Wales and the National Library of Wales. Gallery 3 is where you can enjoy our programme of temporary exhibitions which explore our border heritage. The Collections Centre offers visitors a chance to see those objects not on display (separate opening times). The Archives is the place where you can research your family tree or delve into the history of your neighbourhood. Overall we offer a great visitor experience for everyone who wants to discover Wrexham's varied heritage and the collections held in the museum and the archives. To complete the perfect visit, have a browse in the museum shop and then sit back and indulge yopurself at the stylish award winning Bwtri Coffee bar and bistro!


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The 2019 Swiss Healthcare Licensing Group (HLG) Winter Conference focused on the topic "Capture Deal Value – When and How?"
The pharmaceutical industry is facing increasing challenges to cope with the quickly changing world economy. The requirements in healthcare are becoming ever more demanding considering the higher standard of data, financial investments and time, let alone governments` cost-containment measures getting more restrictive.
Both new and innovative molecules in the pipeline and growing access of patients to drug treatment especially in emerging markets are at the same time positive signals though. It seems that the pharmaceutical industry still finds room for creative ways to explore and implement new business models keeping pace with current changes in the healthcare environment.
Over three days, nearly 100 delegates from Switzerland, Europe, the US and Asia gathered in the Gruyère region to explore current and future innovative ways when and how to capture maximum deal value.
Conference Director, Ragip Ziyal with the active support of the entire Swiss HLG Board, gathered a global forum of high caliber speakers not only from the healthcare and consumer industry but also governmental initiatives to capture the maximum value for assets in the best manner and at the right time by (I) learning how synergies may be exploited for example during M&A transactions, (II) discussing the need for strategic access to new technologies and (III) looking at new players such as new public and public-private funding schemes as well as patient and non-profit organizations to support R&D funding.
Prior to the start of the conference, Marie Petit, Villiger Valuation Expert, and Partner orchestrated an interactive workshop to understand "Value of Sciences vs. Value of Cash" and so to decrypt the reasons behind using rNPV or VC methodologies to value projects or biotech companies.
In her opening keynote, Allison Jeynes-Ellis, CEO Avillion LLP, excellently set the scene by providing an innovative model on how the drug development, as well as the commercial risk, can be shared whereby Avillion is funding the clinical programme and receiving returns upon regulatory success and providing off-balance relief to the pharma partner.
The second day started with four distinct speakers exploring how synergies may be exploited in the pharmaceutical industry. Thomas Hafen, CEO Bühlmann Labs outlined the opportunities but also challenges when capturing value with point-of-care diagnostics. Tim Schlange, Chief Marketing Officer at Lohmann Therapy Systems (LTS), followed with a focus on leveraging synergies between pharma and CDMO through innovative transdermal/-mucosal delivery technologies. Dominique Doyen, Director Business Development at 4SC underlined how partnerships can result in a business model at biotech along with Jochen Hurlebaus, Head of Central R&D Services, Innovation & IP at Roche Diagnostics who rather concentrated on accessing new technologies and thus securing value by getting access to digital innovation.
In a dynamic panel discussion, Ton Berkien, CBO at Nuevolution and former Head of M&A Emerging Markets at Takeda, Charles Hoare, Managing Director and Head of European Healthcare at Stiefel, Jordi Sabé, Founding Partner at Evolve Healthcare and former SVP Corporate Development at Almirall and Roberto Tracia, Partner at Oaklins Binder, all with a total of more than 80 years experience in international M&A transactions shared their view on synergies, which may be seen as one of the major motivators for M&A. They also discussed key success factors and challenges during the integration of assets post-M&A.
The topic capturing value through the strategic access to new technologies dominated the second half of the second day. Sascha Bucher, VP and Head of Global Transactions at Roivant Sciences highlighted Roivant`s ecosystem built on entrepreneurial biotech companies, the so-called Vants, a unique approach to source talents and to deploy technology to strive for efficient R&D and commercialization. Matthias Essenpreis, CTO at Roche Diagnostics described the dependency on external innovation, Roche Diagnostics being as the global leader in in vitro diagnostics and how dedicated processes were established to cope with this very challenge.
After a full day of inspiring presentations and the panel discussion, the delegates enjoyed a typical Swiss Fondue Dinner in an authentic Swiss barn nearby. It was a perfect setting to network with peers and exchange personal and professional experiences.
The last day of the conference focused on innovative financing in the pharmaceutical industry, starting with David Hughes, Senior Global Programme Head at Novartis` Anti-Infectives Global Health Development Unit. David gave an overview of publicly-funded models like EU`s Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) or US Government`s Biomedical Advanced R&D Authority (BARDA) established to close gaps in some key disease areas targeting anti-microbial resistance and neglected tropical diseases. Marc Gitzinger, CEO at Bioversys focused in his speech on financing and deal-making in the antibiotic market, which seems a broken economic model where initiatives established both the so-called "Push" funding and "Pull" mechanisms to fix the economic model for novel antibiotics. Finally, Stefan Fischer, National Contact Point (NCP) at Euresearch stressed the importance of public bottom-up funding like the Horizon 2020 financing opportunities for innovative SMEs with game-changing and market-creating innovations and technologies.
The outstanding closing keynote, delivered by Ernst Hafen, Professor of Systems Genetics at ETH Zurich and the President of the Biopark Zurich-Schlieren, the value of citizen-controlled health data. Ernst thereby underlined that we have to regain control over our data thus our digital self-determination and reduce our dependency on multinational data companies, which may determine our faith in the future.
The Swiss HLG Board sincerely expresses its thanks to the presenters and the attendees for the lively discussions and interactions. Without them the success of the Winter Conference would not have been possible. Please find below some images from the conference. Please click on the image to view it in its entirety. (Please click on the image to view it in its entirety and or a slide show.)


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New technology to maintain accurate records of international travel for personal, expenses and tax purposes
Travel Tracker is an easy and quick way to keep a record of day-to-day international travel over months and years. Initially built as a one-off solution for an existing international client, the success of the Travel Tracker app persuaded UK management consultants, Xlteq to further develop and mainstream launch this innovative travel accounting app.
Every year busy businessmen and women spend dreaded hours trawling their diaries and travel receipts to report on their travel.
The original commissioning client was Richie Faulkner, the lead guitarist of heavy metal band, Judas Priest, who asked Xlteq to design and build an easy to use tool to keep accurate records of his travel for his accountant.
"My lifestyle takes me all over the world and it is important to me to maintain a record of days spent in each country. Travel Tracker helps me keep a simple and accurate record of where I am in the world. It's great – it saves me a whole lot of time!"
Richie Faulkner - Lead guitarist for Judas Priest
Key Features of the App
- Record International Travel
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- Set individual Tax years
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Jury awards $1.3b in Oracle vs SAP case
Payout may be the biggest yet for copyright infringement
The jury has reached its verdict in the Oracle vs SAP court case and it may just be the biggest payout for copyright infringement yet, according to Reuters. SAP AG must pay Oracle Corp $1.3 billion for software theft.
Oracle's shares rose 1.5% on the news, while SAP stock slid 1.4%.
Europe's top software maker said it was disappointed by the verdict, while the Oracle team shook hands and congratulated each other, Reuters reported.
SAP could now try and get the dollar amount reduced by the trial judge, or in a court of appeal.
"We are, of course, disappointed by this verdict and will pursue all available options, including post-trial motions and appeal if necessary. This will unfortunately be a prolonged process and we continue to hope that the matter can be resolved appropriately without more years of litigation. The mark of a leading company is the way it handles its mistakes," SAP said in a statement on their website in response to the verdict.
SAP has acknowledged that its TomorrowNow subsidiary wrongfully downloaded millions of Oracle's files.
"As stated in court, we regret the actions of TomorrowNow, we have accepted liability, and have been willing to fairly compensate Oracle," the statement said.
Initially SAP estimated the damages were no more than $40 million, while Oracle sought at least $1.65 billion.
Oracle President Safra Catz commented:
"For more than three years, SAP stole thousands of copies of Oracle software and then resold that software and related services to Oracle's own customers. Right before the trial began, SAP admitted its guilt and liability; then the trial made it clear that SAPs most senior executives were aware of the illegal activity from the very beginning. As a result, a United States Federal Court has ordered SAP to pay Oracle $1.3 billion. This is the largest amount ever awarded for software piracy."


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IMDB Ratings: 7.0/10
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Language: Hindi + English
Quality: 480p BRRip
Size: 317mb
Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Writers: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Stars: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Carlos Sanz
Movie Plot: When the hit-man Chev Chelios is poisoned by the criminal Verona. His friend and doctor Miles advises him that he must keep his adrenaline levels elevated to stay alive. Chev meets his girlfriend Eve and together they look for Verona to kill him.
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LOS ANGELES — "Congratulations" (???) to Charlie Sheen and girlfriend Brett Rossi, who announced their engagement through his publicist on Saturday to People magazine. The proposal occurred in Hawaii where Sheen had taken Rossi, an adult film actress, for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend.
This will be the fourth marriage for Sheen, 48, who had a brief marriage to Donna Peele which ended in an annulment, and was divorced from Denise Richards and Brooke Meuller.
Click here to read Sheen's statement about the engagement, a statement that is very much Sheen's convoluted, peculiar style of explanation.
Rossi said" "This is the happiest moment of both our lives. He's my best friend and my soulmate."


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Self-driving intelligent mobile robotics is the most impactful and profound technology revolution, unfolding today. Self-driving cars have the potential to transform society and mobility forever. There are many benefits that a fully self-driving vehicle could bring, such as; safer roads where lives are no longer lost from human driving error, streamlined traffic, freedom of mobility for the elderly, disabled, and young, more free time for all, as well as many other social and economic benefits we can't even begin to predict today. A point of certainty is that the day a fully self-driving car is developed, it will be an inflection point in human history.
The technology being used to enable self-driving cars can be applied to automate drones and robots for last-mile delivery, logistics vehicles, passenger pods for indoor and low speed urban transport, as well as many other exciting use cases. Propelmee's vision is to create the future of self-driving mobility – and we are taking bold steps in shaping the way self-driving cars see, understand, and interact with a busy and chaotic world.
Joining our team, you will have to opportunity to work on exciting new technology frontiers in the fields of deep learning and artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, and control systems. We are an ambitious start-up taking on the likes of Tesla and Google, and our ground-breaking approach to enabling self-driving cars could disrupt some of the largest tech-giants and automotive manufacturers racing to
develop fully autonomous cars.
We stand apart from the crowd. We are building a self-driving technology capability, which for the very first time, will be scalable worldwide by tackling the two biggest challenges facing every selfdriving car company:
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Our self-driving technology recognises every obstacle, no matter what it is, and it can detect every drivable road surface, and drive on any road, whether we have been there before or not.
Our start-up has made tremendous technology and business progress since our inception in 2016. We have secured funding from the UK government, and are rapidly scaling up our operations to bring our technology to market.
We are looking for talented, hard-working, disciplined individuals who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump into the deep end. We are deploying our technology on our own self-driving car, which will be ready for trials in 2019. We pride ourselves on developing simple and elegant solutions to the most complex problems.
We put our team first – above investors, partners, and customers, and we give all employees the opportunity to choose their own path in this vast technology domain.
If you would like to be a part of the early stage team of a highly disruptive technology company at the forefront of the biggest transportation revolution of the 21st century – then get in touch with your CV and covering letter by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com and tell us why you want to be a part of our journey on this great adventure.


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TripleManía XIII was the nineteenth overall TripleManía wrestling show promoted by Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA). The show took place on June 20, 2005 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The Main event featured a Six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team match between the teams of Latin Lover, La Parka and Octagón and Los Hellbrothers (Chessman and Cibernético) teaming with Fuerza Guerrera.
The event featured seven professional wrestling matches with different wrestlers involved in pre-existing scripted feuds, plots and storylines. Wrestlers were portrayed as either villains (referred to as rudos in Mexico) or fan favorites (técnicos in Mexico) as they followed a series of tension-building events, which culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.
- El Angel, Sexy Francis, Lady Apache and Mascarita Sagrada defeated El Texano, Polvo de Estrellas, Tiffany and Mini Abismo Negro
- Monsther, Pirata Morgan and Tinieblas, Jr. defeated El Alebrije, El Hijo de Aníbal and Tinieblas Sr. by DQ.
- CIMA, Electroshock and El Intocable defeated Mr. Águila, Charly Manson and Hator
- Psicosis vs. Psicosis II ended in a no contest
- Juventud Guerrera, Luzbel and El Zorro defeated Al Katrazz, Predator and Apocalypse by DQ
- Konnan defeated Vampiro
- Latin Lover, La Parka and Octagón defeated Los Hellbrothers (Chessman and Cibernético) and Fuerza Guerrera