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Ragging in Public Medical Colleges of Punjab
Ragging is a practice similar to hazing in educational institutions. The word is mainly used in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Ragging involves existing students baiting or bullying new students. It often takes a malignant form wherein the newcomers may be subjected to psychological or physical torture.
Getting so many dis heart news about ragging/fooling from many colleges as new session has been started again.
I've seen the effects of ragging on people, that's why i am against it. Read this post.
-7 freshmen every year in Pakistan commit suicide because of ragging. The number matches that of Pakistan.
-3 out of 100 student dropout reason is ragging or bullying.
-In Punjab university in 2013 fresh undergrads were raped by taking them into dark room under the bracket of ragging.
-In Hostels of medical colleges 17 out of 100 students got Depression and serious mental tourcher due to ragging every year
-One of my fellow in 2013 left medical education every day and night he got tourcher from 2, 3 black sheeps, he always paid heavy amount to protect him from ragging.. At the end he got MAKROOZ almost 20 lac and he left medical education now he is doing B. A
-We need to introduce separate events to welcome all juniors by interacting good way , we should to introduce all medical study guidelines and way to study well
We need encouraged others as same like what our expectations from our seniors for our sis, bro, child's
If you think you can teach other by mental torcher than you should first apply it on u from ur parents teachers r sibling's
Well I agree most of the ragging is harmless, but it contributes to a culture where everything becomes legal under ragging. And most importantly what you think is harmless, might not be same for the person on receiving end.
Of many case I saw, just sharing few of the worse I saw in colleges
A boy from SMC left college , he was topper of MCAT, Fs.c belongs to poor family
A shy non-confident girl was asked to dance and sign in front of gathering of 50. A really harmless prank for most of us, she never returned to college.
A guy on his first day was taken all the money he had, around 130 rupees. And apparently his family was under severe financial stress and that was his entire week pocket money. He did not eat anything the entire week in college.
Few of seniors now a day are fully trying as they are THAKYDAAR OF MEDICAL PROFESSION
KHUD ko theek ni krty dusro ko theek krny chal party hyn, bhaio ye hmati Tahzeb ni hy, na iska hmari tahzeeb sy dur dur ka taluk hh
We think yeahhhh now we achieve all goals of life , now we are at the end of medical education or we are champion etc remembered you will pay for everything one day no doubt that's may be by any mean but you will never get escape from your Creepy acts.
Kher, among all the evils we brush under the carpet of harmless, fun, Ek aur sahi, Ragging! *Yaaay* *Bring it on tomorrow*
Blog Courtesy: Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Bilal
Ragging in Public Medical Colleges of Punjab
Ragging in Public Medical Colleges of Punjab
Ragging in Public Medical Colleges of Punjab


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Influence of the global financial economic crisis on the labor market of Ukraine's metallurgical complex
Social policy
Rnecessity, possibility, and perspectives of the development of the accumulative level of Ukraine's pension fund system
Ifluence of the cost of subordination to laws on some aspects of the social protection of the population
Violation of the norms or state's standards by domestic employers in the sphere of profesional classification
Consequences of the financial economic crisis in the sphere of employment and measures to overcome them
The attitude, readiness, and motivation of Ukraine's economically active population to business as factors of the potential labor mobility under conditions of the crisis state of the labor market
The image of ideal political leader in the perception of the electorate in Kharkiv (by the results of a focus-group interview)
Public Opinion Monitoring
Scientific life: events, facts, reviews
The phenomenon of professionalism: theoretical and practical aspects (review of the monograph by V.L. Pogribna)

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Then go and find 1~3 people who have some interest in CM. There's no point in doing it 12 man now because that's literally a 20 minute run of just mindlessly running through the maps while holding a gun.
PSO2 is simply following the trend of online games in general: Massively Singleplayer Online mode, ie. the game is best experienced and most rewarding (on average) when you go your own way instead of trying to coordinate with other players, but content still requires many players to be online in the same area/quest for the reward to come. Sort of how vikings would raid villages back in the day... or millenium.
You want to promote teamwork? Implement challenges that are optimally overcome with coordination instead of gung-ho dpsing (like EC: Capture), but make it so that the reward for successful completion is massively better than if you complete the objective by just straight dpsing the enemy down. Implement switches that have to be activated at the same time. Change the new EC of having to kill 2 enemies so that the closer in time they die, the better the reward. Implement new types of PAs/Techs/Skills where the effect is maximized by having another player perform a specific action as a follow up to yours (for example plant a bomb of element <x> on an enemy, another player has to hit the enemy with element <y> to explode)
But as said, the reward for completing the challenges "properly" with coordination should be massively better, not just more exp, meseta or excubes. It needs to reward stuff like direct 13*s and 14*s weapons, weapons and units with 8slot abilities, Plamias, Emerards and Diards, Add Ability: <x> tickets, accessory tickets that can be found on Shirona, etc.


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It's Marathon Season – Are You In?
With the world-renowned London Marathon on April 28th 2019 being a bigger hit than ever this hopefully motivated and inspired you to compete in one of the many races across Kent in the year ahead.
This marathon enticed runners all over the globe, each having their own personal reasons and challenges to compete the gruelling 26.2-mile route. Friends, family and annual spectators where out in full force supporting the competitors aiding their support throughout whilst getting to on look at some of London's greatest attractions and monuments.
Try your own local marathon!
Kent has a strong list of marathons and distance runs/walks over the course of this year already confirmed with many more expected; so why not give one a try? Each of the routes are open to all types of challengers, whether they prefer to walk or run the choice is entirely yours with the same sense of reward once you pass the finish line. On top of this you have the choice to take this task on at the distance which suits you, with several options available from a 10km reaching all the way to a 37-mile ultra-marathon at some events.
Training for the events
There are multiple ways to train for a marathon, each having different benefits on your bodies and performance on the journey to your event. This also relates to Kent Sport's everyday active campaign which is all about making moves everyday to improve your health and happiness. A great start would be signing up to parkrun who organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They have events all across the country making it easier for you to travel to at little to no cost. As well as this they keep a tracker of your recent and past performances so you are able to make a comparison on your progress. Another scheme to help would be Couch25k which has been put into place so people who are complete beginners are able to reach 5km after 9 weeks with a set out plan which can be downloaded and tracks your progress. This is a helpful tool as it allows you train wherever is convenient for you and still be able to monitor your progress.


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The World Food Programme says parts of Yemen have entered into famine, with 73,000 Yemeni civilians facing starvation, as the U.S.-backed, Saudi-led coalition has cut supply lines and decimated Yemen's medical and sanitation infrastructure. The famine declaration comes as half of Yemen's 28 million people remain on the brink of starvation. This is David Beasley, director of the World Food Programme.
David Beasley: "This report is devastating. It realizes our worst fears, that people are starving to death in Yemen. They need our help, and we are on the ground doing everything we can."
The stark warning came as representatives of the Houthi rebel movement met in Sweden for U.N.-brokered talks with members of Yemen's Saudi-backed government. It's just the second time since the conflict began in 2015 that warring parties have met to discuss a political solution to the crisis. The talks came as the U.S. Senate is preparing to debate a measure that would restrict U.S. support for the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen.


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There has been somewhat of a fear of the enterprise cloud for a few years, but according to Simon Robinson, who runs the storage and information management practice at 451 Research, this may be starting to subside a bit. Robinson wrote on Computer Weekly that companies are starting to embrace cloud storage more, as many organizations now have this "creeping onto the IT agenda."
"The reasons for this are not difficult to fathom, but no less significant for that," he said. "A combination of shrunken IT and storage budgets, growing data volumes and a requirement to make the storage environment more responsive to the business means that moving to a cloud-based model is now more desirable than ever before. At the same time, the growing maturity and adoption of cloud-based, cloud-like and cloud-integrated storage offerings is lowering the perceived risks."
Private cloud computing has especially started to break out, he said, as this was ranked second on a list of in-pilot or in-plan storage technology projects, just behind automated storage tiering. This was ranked seventh in last year's study, making it a hot riser across multiple industries.There are not very many suppliers offering the enterprise cloud right now, but it seems businesses are more willing to try it out.
There is still somewhat of a poor understanding of what the gateway into the enterprise cloud is for suppliers, but another 11 percent said they plan to deploy a cloud storage gateway in the next year and a half, so there must be something going right. The thirst for the cloud is clearly starting to pick up nicely.
"We reiterate that the overall numbers remain relatively small, and so there's clearly still a long way to go before cloud storage can be considered a mainstream enterprise technology, but this research suggests the compelling benefits of a cloud-centric model to storage are becoming increasingly difficult for many IT managers to ignore," Robinson wrote on Computer Weekly.
Hybrid also becoming a popular option
A recent report from Vanson Bourne found that there is also a growing interest in the hybrid cloud. About 72 percent of respondents said they use the hybrid cloud at least in part, and security, control and performance have been some of the drivers which have brought users to the hybrid cloud. Price has also come into play, as 17 percent said overall costs lowered after implementing the hybrid cloud.


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Good morning ,
I'm writing to get some information .
I just purchased 1Password with the offer Mac + Windows Bundle .
I would put the Mac version on my personal Macbook Pro and the windows version on the PC of my company.
My questions are :
• How can I install 1password on my Mac through the Mac App Store?
• My company changes me the pc every year , can I move from one PC to another 1password whenever it's replaced ?
Thanks for all the information that you will give me
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The App Store version is a separate purchase, Apple does not allow a transfer. Anyway, the only advantage of the App Store version is iCloud sync, which is not possible between Mac and Windows machines.
No problem changing between one machine and another, the license is per person (and platform), not per computer.
Hi @Calvin73 ,
Thanks so much for choosing to support 1Password - you rock!
I see that Danco has already provided some answers here, in fact, he's pretty much nailed it. I am curious though, why are you hoping to download the Mac version from the Mac App Store? Aside from iCloud sync (which Danco mentions), the two versions are identical - and, if you're syncing with a PC, you'll want to look into Dropbox as a solution anyway, as iCloud is not a sync option on Windows at this time.
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1Password for Mac, 1Password for iOS, 1Password for Windows and 1Password for Android are all entirely separate products so your purchase of one does not affect in any way your purchase of any other (save that AgileBits offers a Mac/Windows bundle, of course).
This is from the AgileBits licence page:
Our software is licensed per person and per platform, not per device. Each user and each platform requires a license. Licenses can be shared by up to six family members living in the same household. Licenses can not be transfered or re-sold.
Thanks Stephen. That's what I needed. Off to buy an android licence...
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Today (2/26/14) was a good today. Unfortunately, I missed out on five jobs though. Two were impossible because of time conflicts, and three were after hours notary job that I couldn't get to because of car issues. That's at least $300 that I failed to make, but you can't get them all. Otherwise, it was a really good day.
The highlight of my day came about because I completed the conveyance of the piece of property that was a mystery just a day ago (see here if you really want to read about it). It was just a little piece of land in North Baton Rouge, but it was a true challenge to solve. The customers were fantastic and could not have been more helpful. We completed the transaction at a school in the Scotlandville area late this afternoon, so I will need to head to the clerk's office in the morning to get it recorded. I still have a few concerns on how the tax assessor's office is going to treat it, but I explained my thoughts to them and they seem to believe that they can deal with it. Another happy customer. Yay!
Another interesting job happened today with a construction company that I work for. They call me in to notarize contracts for them, and they are located in the Baton Rouge Industriplex area. They normally have 2-5 contracts for me to stamp, but today they had 9! It's a good day.
I also worked on a loan modification today. This one was interesting because the borrowers were in the hospital, so I had to meet with them in their room. You really could not ask for friendlier people, and they were very understanding about the traffic delays that I ran into. I got lucky on this one because the lender (a very large national mortgage company) will not accept any mistakes. Normally, if a borrower makes an error when signing (happens all of the time), we strike it out, correct it, and initial. Not a big deal. Well this company does not accept any mistakes or corrections! So the borrowers completed the loan signing error free, thank you Jesus.
I also found the solution on another problem job I'm working on. Without boring you too much, this involves a car donation where the donee lost the act of donation. Long story short, I need to talk the original notary into helping me by sending a true certified copy of the original paperwork.
On the personal front, our son Quinn got called into work tonight at Domino's Pizza. He's excited because apparently the tips are flowing tonight. I also took our daughter to the shop to get the oil changed in her car, but we have a lot more to do. Our other son Alec has been playing games in his room all night, and Stacey (wife) is working tonight. We finished off the ham that we cooked last night, so I had to settle for some hot dogs for dinner.
Thank you for reading my notary blog! If you need some help, call me at 225-907-5280.


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NUTRITION WHY'S #38: WHY CHROMIUM ? Chromium is a trace mineral involved in normal uptake of glucose into cells. Glucose comes from sugars and carbohydrates but can be made by the body from amino acids in protein as happens every night when you are sleeping but not eating. Glucose is used for energy by many cells in the body including muscle cells. Chromium is found in nature in two forms Chromium 6+ which is a toxin found in the soil near oil wells and made famous by the movie "Erin Brokovich" about a secretary who sued an oil company over this toxin and Chromium 3+ which is a required trace mineral in yeast and many vegetables. In Brewer's Yeast Chromium 3+ is found naturally linked up loosely with Glutathione (an important antioxidant made up of three amino acids) and two molecules of a B vitamin (niacin) to form what is called Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF). GTF helps the hormone insulin get glucose into cells. In supplements chromium is also found as Chromium chloride and Chromium picolinate. Chromium deficiency which is rare, causes high blood sugar and blood fats (triglycerides). Deficiency may occur in some people with diabetes where Chromium supplements can lower blood sugar. The daily requirement is small at 35 micrograms for men and 25 micrograms for women. It is found in multivitamins and in some supplements. It does not help with weight management or muscle building. You get enough Chromium from Balanced Nutrition and a daily multivitamin/multimineral to support a Healthy Active Lifestyle and your Best Personal Shape!!!#drdavidheber #chromium #vitamins #minerals to learn more go to www.drdavidheber.com and www.herbalifenutritioninstitute.com
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- The Israeli embassy has denied, in a press release, the claim that it converted a Palestinian mosque into a bar and events hall in Safed
- The mosque, one of the most historical in the Arab city, was first turned into a Jewish school after the Israeli occupation in 1948
- The London-based newspaper had reported that the mosque was turned to a bar and wedding hall by an firm affiliated to the Israeli municipality
The Israeli government has dismissed claims that it converted a historic Palestinian mosque into a bar and events hall in Safed.
An earlier report sourced from Middle East Monitor which quoted the Al-Quds Al-Arabi ,had claimed Israeli government converted the mosque to bar and event hall.
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However, in a swift rejoinder, the Israeli government through its ambassador in Nairobi denied the claims noting it was maliciously reported.
The story was first reported by the Middle East Monitor which had quoted the Al-Quds Al-Arabi claiming the mosque was first turned into a Jewish school after the Israeli occupation in 1948.
It had also claimed the building was later turned into a center for Likud's elections campaigns before it was converted into a clothes warehouse then into a nightclub.
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The recent conversion into a bar and events hall according to the paper was said to have been carried out by a firm affiliated to the Israeli municipality and the name was changed to Khan Al-Ahmar.
The secretary of Safed and Tiberias Islamic Endowment, Khair Tabari, were quoted saying that he had been waiting for the Nazareth court to take a decision
This was with regards to a complaint he filed requesting the mosque's evacuation and return to the endowment.
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He said he attached documents to prove Islamic ownership of the facility and called for cooperation from different political and popular bodies in order to save the mosque from violations.
Before being forced out of their homes in 1948, Safed was home to 12,000 Palestinians.
Tabari lamented over the fact that the mosque is now open for use for everything except prayers by Muslims.
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The release by the Israeli ambassador to Nairobi explained the government side of the story and claiming that the Middle East Minotor was false news.
It claimed there are deserted buildings in the region which are usually placed under a custodian through the Absentees' Property Law 1950.
The Embassy argued the said mosque was among neglected buildings handed over to custodians who are then given various powers including the management of the property.
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"This law allows you to use neglected buildings for community purposes. The said mosque is an example of the neglected and deserted buildings," said the embassy
"All the activities done at the place as mentioned are community activities. Since there is no demanding for praying in this mosque, the premise can be used for community purposes," it added.
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Glass in the Garden
May 1, 2019
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates its 20th anniversary with a blockbuster exhibit.
by Page Leggett
China is the traditional gift for a 20th anniversary, while platinum is the modern choice. To commemorate its 20-year milestone, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is eschewing both. Instead, the Belmont destination plans to mark the occasion with the suggested modern gift for a third anniversary: glass.
In this case, it's better than platinum. In a larger-than-life exhibit, Seattle-based artist Jason Gamrath is installing 40 hyper-realistic, botanical glass sculptures, including 10-foot orchids, technicolor pitcher plants and beautiful-but-deadly Venus' flytraps.
Grandiflora: Gamrath Glass at the Garden debuts Friday, May 24 at the nearly 400-acre garden. Blending man-made sculptures with natural flora is no easy task, according to the artist. "Inside a gallery, we can isolate the work. There are fewer distractions," he says by phone from his Washington state home. "But out in nature, we have to make it look like it belongs. You can't fight with nature." The artist will be on-site for the installation, which will take between two and three weeks, and for the exhibit opening.
Gamrath, 32, has been working with glass for more than half his life. He discovered the medium when he was just 15. "I got to play with fire," he says. "Who wouldn't want to do that?"
When you think of glassblowing and Seattle, another artist's name might come to mind. The Emerald City is also home to the world-famous studio of Dale Chihuly, whose distinctive glass sculptures graced the gardens at Asheville's Biltmore last year. Aside from geography and medium, the two artists share much in common: Both produce intricate, eye-popping, colorful and curvilinear forms on a grand scale.
"Chihuly was really the first to break out of that 'glass-has-to-be-functional' mindset," Gamrath says. "He said, 'I want to make something people have never seen before.'"
That's Gamrath's goal, too. His work has parallels to Chihuly's, though his style is completely original. Chihuly's work pays subtle homage to nature in its flowing, snake-like forms, yet it remains rooted in the abstract. Gamrath's work, on the other hand, is based on his close study of the botanical world. It's realistic to the point of being anatomically correct — except for its exaggerated size.
"I like to think I'm a mix of some of my favorite artists," Gamrath says. Chief among those is William Morris, a California-based glass artist and former assistant to Chihuly. Gamrath began working as an assistant to Morris at 16. "I opened and closed the door [to the oven]," he says. "I was the low man on the totem pole, but I soaked up all these skills."
Today, Gamrath has his own studio and his own staffers, which he describes as "extra hands attached to my body." However, he's not ceding any control. "I have my hands on every single piece," he says.
His studio includes "shops" where specific tasks are performed. "Probably 50% of my work is glass," he says. "There's a lot more than just glass blowing that goes into this work. So, there's a glass blowing shop, a grinding shop, a metalworking shop and a painting shop. Each is a very specific skill, and there's no room for error."
Gamrath's attention to detail would make a botanist jealous. "There are infinite numbers of mysterious things going on in nature we don't see," he says. "I like finding the seldom-noticed thing and bringing attention to it. It could be a beautiful curve or the organized randomness along the edge of a flower petal. Nothing happens by accident in nature."
Nothing happens by accident in his studio, either. His highly methodical process begins with thorough examination of his subject matter. "I find a real specimen and watch it develop," he says. "I'll cut a bud open to examine what it looks like. I'll study the backs of flowers — the part you never see. Then, I try to replicate the stages of development in glass. Since glass is an alive medium, it can mimic the growth of a plant."
Like most glassblowers, Gamrath began by making utilitarian vessels. He soon sought bigger challenges. "I decided to try to make something realistic," he says. "Then I wanted to take it a step further and make something hyper-realistic. Then, the next challenge was to scale everything up. I wanted to push the limits of scale and accuracy." It's both that intricate detail and the enormity of Gamrath's botanical works that captivate in equal measure.
Most of the pieces in the Daniel Stowe show are part of Gamrath's personal collection. But there's one new piece he made especially for the Belmont garden. His Cattleya Orchid "covers all phases of that flower's blooming and opening. You can see new, fresh buds, the in-between stage and the full flowering." This piece, which will be displayed at Founders Hall in the visitors pavilion, is the one he's most excited to view.
At Daniel Stowe, the gardens are getting a spring makeover to ensure they're ready for the exhibit. Big, bold, beautiful plants with large flowers and leaves will complement the sculptures placed among them. Guests can explore the Butterfly Bungalow by day, or enjoy a drink and live music in the beer garden on select evenings.
Gamrath's advice for exploring his work? "Don't think too hard. Enjoy the beauty, and allow yourself to be carried away." That should be easy to do on a sticky summer evening — when it's too hot to think, anyway.
It may be Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's anniversary. But visitors are the ones getting the gift. SP
Experience Grandiflora: Gamrath Glass at the Garden May 24 through Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning May 30, the exhibition will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m. DSBG will be closed for a private event the evening of June 16.
Adult admission is $14.95. Seniors 60 and up are admitted for $12.95. Kids 2–12 get in for $7.95, and children under age 2 get free admission, as do DSBG members from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members get a 30% discount on evening admission. Tickets are available at the door for daytime admission and both online at DSBG.org and at the door for evening admission.


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Did you know that California cases can be referred to a referee instead of being decided by a judge? This process certainly has its advantages, but you should know what you are getting into before you agree to a referee.
The court may refer any or all issues in a pending lawsuit for trial by a referee. CCP §638; see Cal Rules of Ct 3.900-3.910. Usually only a portion of the case is sent to the referee. For example, courts frequently appoint a discovery referee to assist the parties in developing a voluntary exchange of discovery to avoid or limit the need for formal motions. The referee may ensure that deadlines are met and simultaneous exchanges are made, if needed.
In rare situations, the entire case is sent to the referee (a "general reference") and the resulting decision will stand as the decision of the court; when the decision is filed, judgment may be entered as if the matter had been tried by the court. CCP §644.
There are three ways in which a case gets sent to a referee:
- Motion for Reference by One Party. A reference may be ordered on motion of a party to a written contract or lease that provides that any controversy arising under the contract or lease will be heard by a referee. CCP §638.
- Court Orders Issue(s) Referenced. The court may, without the parties' consent, order a particular issue, e.g., discovery, to be refereed. CCP §639; see Cal Rules of Ct 3.920-3.926. When the court appoints a referee without the parties' consent, it must be by written order, which includes a finding either that (1) no party has established an economic inability to pay a prorata share of the costs of the reference or (2) another party has agreed voluntarily to pay the prorata share of the referee's fee that would otherwise be paid by the party with the economic inability. CCP §639(d)(6). If the court appoints a discovery referee, it has to specify in its order whether the referee is being appointed for all discovery purposes and include a statement of the extraordinary circumstances that make the appointment necessary. CCP §639(c), (d)(2). These special referees are sometimes called "special masters."
- Court Appoints Referee per Parties' Stipulation. If the parties agree to have the entire case heard by a referee, the court will appoint from one to three persons designated by the parties. CCP §640. If the parties cannot agree on a referee, the court may appoint from one to three referees. Alternatively, the reference may be to a court commissioner in the county where the action is pending. CCP §640.
Because a general reference is almost always made only on agreement of the parties, the procedures and rules of evidence are also generally a matter of stipulation in these cases. The statutory rules of evidence and procedure govern a general reference made on motion of a party or on the court's own motion.
If the agreement addresses the payment of the referee's fees, it must be enforced as written. Carr Bus. Enters. v City of Chowchilla (2008) 165 CA4th 1568, 82 CR3d 64. If the agreement doesn't address the payment of fees, the court may apportion the fees in any way it finds to be fair and reasonable. CCP §645.1.
The advantages of a trial by a referee include the following:
- The parties select their own referee. The referees need not be attorneys. In fact, parties often opt for those with special expertise in the subject matter of the dispute. The parties' mutual selection of the trier of law and fact results in fewer appeals.
- The parties set the trial at a mutually convenient time.
- The parties may agree to simplified rules of evidence and procedures.
- The parties retain their right to appeal. However, unlike judicial arbitration (CCP §§1141.10-1141.31), there is no right to a trial de novo following trial on reference.
Potential disadvantages of a trial by a referee include the following:
- The referee's powers will terminate as soon as the statement of decision is filed. This means that all subsequent motions must be presented to the court, before a judicial officer who is not familiar with the case.
- The referee cannot punish for contempt. The referee's powers are strictly defined by the order of reference.
If you are considering the use of a referee, or your case is headed in that direction, you need CEB's California Civil Procedure Before Trial, chap 45, with everything you need to know about trial by reference. On discovery referees specifically, be sure to check out CEB's California Civil Discovery Practice.
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BizBash to Honor Toronto Event Professionals at Hall of Fame Induction
The honorees, as well as two rising stars in the event industry, will be celebrated at a ceremony on November 9.
BizBash will celebrate a group of accomplished event and meeting professionals in Toronto by inducting them into the BizBash Hall of Fame. The 2017 honorees are Johanne Bélanger of Tourism Toronto; Heather Broll of SickKids; Virginia Ludy of the Canadian National Exhibition; Francine Miller of Scotiabank; Jeff Rogers of Mosaic Canada; and the City of Toronto. The ceremony, to be held Wednesday at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, will also recognize two rising stars in the industry: Hasheel Lodhia and Carly Silberstein.
Chosen by the BizBash executive committee for their work, accomplishments, and contributions to the industry, the honorees join a distinguished group of industry professionals. The full list of BizBash Hall of Fame inductees can be found here.
Johanne Bélanger
President and C.E.O., Tourism Toronto
Bélanger joined Tourism Toronto in September 2015 as President and C.E.O. Formerly as President of Freeman Audio Visual Canada for 10 years, she has received numerous industry accolades, including the 2014 International Association of Exhibitions and Events Outstanding Achievement in Industry Leadership Award and an induction into Meetings + Incentive Travel's 2014 Hall of Fame. In 2016, Bélanger was recognized by the Canadian National Exhibition Association as a Woman of Distinction. Prior to joining Freeman Audio Visual, she spent 18 years in a variety of roles including finance, operations, purchasing, sales, and marketing. In service to the industry, Bélanger co-founded Freeman Women's Development, a program established to advance women as leaders at Freeman and contribute to an environment where the best talent goes to succeed. She is also a charter member of the Women of InfoComm Network, a global community of members and professionals committed to supporting and empowering women in audiovisual and technology. Most recently after joining the Tourism & Hospitality Industry, she has co-founded a networking group called With It Women in Tourism & Hospitality in Toronto. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Ted Rogers School Hospitality and Tourism Management; the Board of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and of TIAC (Tourism Industry Association of Canada).
Heather Broll
SickKids Foundation
Over Broll's career, she has led and executed fund-raising, marketing, event, and sponsorship strategies in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer environments. She began her career at IMG with one of the world's largest sports marketing agencies working on many large-scale events with top athletes. From there she moved to Sears Canada, progressing to be the director of strategic initiatives, which included sponsorship and cause marketing. Next she became the director of national marketing for Cushman & Wakefield, where she delivered business development marketing strategies and provided national presentation coaching. As vice president of events at SickKids Foundation, Broll provided strategic leadership in fund-raising support for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. By her last year at SickKids, her portfolio was raising more than $18 million annually by engaging and developing community and event donor relationships; building awareness of the foundation's mandate through the number, size, and scope of events; and by providing direction and leadership to the event fund-raising team. After nine years of service raising almost $140 million, Broll stepped down from her SickKids duties in June 2017. An avid sailor, Broll serves on the board of directors of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
Virginia Ludy
C.E.O., Canadian National Exhibition Association
An event industry veteran of more than 30 years, Ludy currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, which is the organization responsible for producing the annual Canadian National Exhibition, Canada's largest community event. She also oversees the Canadian National Exhibition Foundation. Ludy has played a leadership role in defining new strategic plans for both the association and the foundation and is currently overseeing the development of a new master plan for the organization. She also leads the organization in the area of business development, a new portfolio created as a result of the association's recent independence from Exhibition Place and the City of Toronto. Prior to her appointment as C.E.O., Ludy was the association's assistant general manager and director of operations. In this role, she managed a team with responsibility for emergency planning and preparedness; security, parking, and traffic management; gate operations; midway; food services; safety engineering; visitor services; guest relations; information services; volunteer services; site planning; and event services. Prior to this, Ludy held a variety of positions at the exhibition, including operations manager, senior concessions coordinator, and marketing coordinator. Before embarking on her career in the event industry, she was employed in the financial sector. Ludy has served as the chairwoman of the Amusement Devices Advisory Council for the provincial Technical Standards and Safety Authority, and was the president of the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. She also served as a director of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. Ludy holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Geography from Ryerson University. She earned the Certified Fair Executive designation from IAFE and graduated from its Institute of Fair Management. She also successfully completed the Certified Exposition Manager program with the Canadian Association of Exposition Managers.
Francine Miller
Director of Global Event Management, Scotiabank
Miller began her hospitality career in Ottawa in sales and catering departments of various boutique and downtown hotels in the early 1980s. Prior to her move to Toronto, she was employed by CAA North & East Ontario, where she managed the event marketing strategy for eight years. She completed her education in Event Management at Algonquin College and obtained her Certified Meeting Professional designation with the U.S. Convention Industry Council. In 2005 Miller moved to Toronto continuing her career as senior event manager at the Canadian Institute where she managed more than 200 annual events with a team of 10 employees. In 2007, she accepted the position of senior manager of events at Scotia Capital where she managed the team that produced 175 annual corporate events for senior executives, V.I.P. clients, and internal staff. She was promoted to the position of director of marketing services at Scotiabank in 2010 where she oversaw the event team plus all sports and entertaining tickets for Global Banking & Markets. In 2014, Miller was promoted to director of global event management, managing a team of 22 planners producing more than 300 events globally per year.
Jeff Rogers
Chief Operating Officer, Mosaic North America; President, Mosaic Canada
Rogers is one of the early pioneers of the experiential industry in Canada. He was one of the first employees at Mosaic and rapidly progressed through a series of senior positions over the last 23 years. He has grown the company from a 20-person sampling business to the largest integrated marketing agency in Canada with more than 1,000 full-time employees, 10,000 part-time employees, and more than $250 million in revenue. Today, Mosaic is among the fastest-growing sales and marketing agencies in North America, delivering branded experiences and B2B events to consumers on behalf of clients in-store, in the community, and online. Rogers is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Mosaic's marketing services. He shapes the vision of the company, which has resulted in double-digit growth year-over-year. Over the last 20 years, Rogers has been greatly involved with Mosaic's Anheuser-Busch InBev client. His expertise has contributed to award-winning event platforms such as Bud Camp, Stella Sensorium, and Alexander Keith's Birthday. One of the fastest growing services has been the growth of business-to-business events. Some event productions include Microsoft's World Partner Conference, Oracle OpenWorld, and Rogers Talks, a small business platform. Rogers's leadership helped the team add eight new clients to Mosaic's b-to-b service in 2017 alone. Rogers is an avid baseball fan and coaches little league in his spare time. He is honorary chair for Princess Margaret's OneWalk Toronto and sits on the Holiday Helpers Organization board.
City of Toronto
Accepting for the city will be Mike Williams, General Manager of the Economic Development & Culture Division, City of Toronto
Williams oversees the Economic Development and Culture division at the City of Toronto including arts and culture services, museum and heritage sites, film and entertainment industries, program support, and business growth services. The division is responsible for the production of numerous free cultural programs and events including Winterlicious/Summerlicious, Doors Open Toronto, Nuit Blanche Toronto, Cavalcade of Lights, and New Year's Eve. In 2017, the division spearheaded the "TO Canada with Love" program on behalf of the City of Toronto, in honor of Canada's 150th anniversary, offering more than 30 city-produced free events to the public.
Rising Star Honorees
Hasheel Lodhia
Operations Manager, JM Hospitality
Lodhia is a hotelier, wedding planner, event designer and decorator, festival manager, and volunteer coordinator. In addition, he is a professional Indian classical musician—he is a classical vocalist and player of the bansuri, the bamboo Indian flute—often traveling around Ontario for concerts and private gigs. Earlier this year, he performed as a soloist at the Sony Centre for the Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. As the operations Manager for his family's company, JM Hospitality, he helps oversee the production and day-to-day management of several Hilton properties. Lodhia serves as the director of programming on the board of directors for ILEA Toronto as well as holds the position of C.F.O. for the Liberal Board of Directors. He holds a double major in mathematics and biology as well as a Bachelor in Commerce from the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Carly Silberstein
C.E.O., Redstone Agency
Silberstein is the driving force behind Redstone Agency, a millennial-owned event and association management company. Her experience includes leading marketing and event teams that service corporate clients, not-for-profit organizations, and professional associations in a variety of industries. Among her accomplishments was being named to the Top Forty Under 40 (2016) by the Association Forum of Chicagoland, which recognizes 40 up-and-coming association and not-for-profit professionals. She completed the Digital Event Strategist Certification from P.C.M.A.'s the Digital Experience Institute, a designation that makes her an authority on live streaming, digital, and hybrid events. She also served as a course instructor in Event and Project Management at Western University. Silberstein is a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives, Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners, and Meeting Professionals International. She was a nominee for MPI Toronto Event Planner of Year Nominee in 2016 and 2017.
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Editing staff information (name and email settings) just got easier!
This one is for the MyConferenceTime admins who like to be organized. These admins already know that placing staff into staff groups, and assigning schedules to folders, make it easy to select staff and schedules throughout the scheduling process. The previous selection process, however, did not make it easy to see what was selected. That changed a few weeks ago when we added highlights to staff/schedules who are selected:
Interested in learning more about keeping your staff and schedules organized? Read more about staff groups and folders.
Many staff members find themselves using MyConferenceTime at multiple schools. MyConferenceTime admins who oversee multiple schools can add add or transfer a staff member between schools.
Adding/transferring staff between schools allows the staff member to have access to both schools using the same email address and password. (This feature was originally added in September 2017, but we improved it during the fall of 2018.)
When using the add/transfer feature, the staff member can be
We cleaned up the "find my scheduled conferences" page. When parents use the search tool to find conferences that they scheduled, the default view now shows only upcoming conferences. If there are conferences in the system for previous dates, the parent needs to simply click on "show all" to see past and upcoming conferences.
Admins who are adding staff can configure email options. Previously the email configurations were handled only in the Staff Summary. While you can still use the Staff Summary to edit email configurations, now you can also specify email settings for a staff member when adding the staff member.
The Email Summary has been improved. You can view a comprehensive list of the emails that were sent for your school. You can also see when an email was delivered, if it was opened, or if it bounced due to a typo in the email address.


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In our previous post I introduced you to Populist. Their story is inspiring and encouraging – as I hope you will agree. Populist is proving, one day, one choice and one person at a time, that we CAN each transform business from a single-use tool delivering economic profit into a multi-use device to help us solve difficult human problems and cause positive social change…
As a student of international development in university, Grant Tudor was educated on global issues and became fascinated by a problem that was both simple and vast: "Why does poverty still exist? He repeated this burning question, as he spoke in an interview, passion oozing from his voice: "I mean, how have we not figured this out and solved it yet?" The inductive logic that question unspooled for me was piercing – we human beings are the ultimate problem solvers. We've explored the limits of outer space, invented computing and implemented a dizzying array of infrastructure to unlock its potential, and pioneered solutions to all manner of social and medical ills. And yet, we still haven't figured out how to equitably provide for one another, or perhaps, more accurately, we know how but just don't want to…enough.
That problem has vexed Grant for years, and was part of the reason he went into marketing – to learn from creative problem solvers. In August 2013, Grant had taken a few weeks off from his job at Ogilvy & Mather to go to Kenya to help a friend tackle some marketing questions she was working on for Sisi Ni Amani, an organization she had co-founded to coordinate local peace-building efforts through text messaging. From that experience, a vision to bring world-class marketing skills to address issues facing the poor began to crystallize within Grant. As we have seen in an earlier post on metanoia, something got hold of him that would not let go.
But Populist, as it looks today, is not simply a product of Grant's own vision and aspiration, notable though they are. A metanoia that had unfolded over many years had become clearer, and began to push him to further action. Grant started meeting with mentors and leaders whom he thought might be able to help. As he describes it today, "It was shocking: people kept saying 'yes' to the things I was asking for." So, curious marketer that he is, he just kept asking. His personal aspiration, once enacted, became a vehicle to attract and activate the same aspiration in others. The friends and mentors with whom he began sharing the vision kept encouraging it, and encouraging him. Quickly, it became a shared journey. Grant found himself connected to something bigger than himself – another characteristic of metanoia.
Today, the unofficial roles those companions and co-conspirators occupied have been expressed through more formalized responsibilities and titles.
Rachel, the friend in Kenya, is now a member of the board of directors.
Samantha, the friend Grant credits with instilling a sense of efficacy that they could actually bring this aspiration to life, served as a volunteer managing director early on, and led one of the first successful collaborative projects Populist completed.
Debi, Grant's manager at Ogilvy & Mather to whom he first pitched the idea (successfully!) was critical in getting Populist off the ground, and now sits on the board of directors as a passionate supporter. "I was seduced by the idea," she says, "and I became very protective of the integrity of the idea of what Populist could become, because I knew it could transcend our industry."
Marie-Claire, then Global Chief Talent Officer at Ogilvy while the group sought out support, now a senior leader in another agency, became an essential advocate for Populist in the industry, and now sits on the board, another custodian of the Purpose.
These are regular people, like any of us, who were captivated by a change of heart and mind and started to pursue an aspiration that brought them together. They coalesced to form a shared identity around a difference they could make for others, making creative use of their gifts and talents to help solve a problem they all believed required attention. They would assemble their skills in a unique way and activate and animate a Purpose that served others and gave them meaning in their work. Together, they encouraged one another and figured out new ways to use the resources they had at their fingertips but which were too often harnessed for less inspiring reasons.
They set out toward the same purpose, to use the skills and connections they had gained in marketing to serve social innovators solving problems of poverty, on the ground, one community at a time. Today, Populist is effectively democratizing the high-end marketing services that have been traditionally reserved for those brands that can afford to pay for them. Populist is re-distributing those insights, expertise and services to help social impact organizations, which could not typically afford their expertise but are bent on making a difference for the underserved. It is a simple and a powerful idea, and for proof that it's working, one need look no further than the growing number of successful projects and solutions the group has delivered as well as the expanding cadre of marketing and business experts who have banded together to deliver those projects, often dedicating large, extended chunks of their time.
Grant was fortunate. His idea, borne of his aspiration to help others, caught on. Not all of us have that experience and it is easy to compare our own hopes with what has led to Populist and be dissatisfied, or worse, skeptical of our own capacity to make a real difference for others. Perhaps, it would be nice if we all could match his ability to bring people together, not to mention his initiative, creativity, courage and humility. But the fact is, the world doesn't actually need another Grant. It just needs each of us as we are, willing to take the risk to listen to our own sense of the possible and do something profoundly courageous; to just show up! No heroics are required, the world just needs you to show up with courage and humility and do your part for someone else who matters to you. If we could each do just that, and make use of the resources at our fingertips, our stories might end up sounding more like Grant's or Rachel's or Debi's or Marie-Claire's than we had ever imagined. I tried it once myself and there are now more people reading Telosity articles each month than ever I thought possible.
Well, enough "dream a little dream" for now. Let's come back to earth and return to the model I have referred to previously, because I hope that it helps you think more clearly about how to bring forth positive change and spur on your own organization toward becoming a purposeful enterprise. Ultimately, purposeful enterprises emerge from the behavior change of one person (or a few) who, moved by a change of heart and mind (metanoia), have the courage and humility to act differently, in a way that changes the status quo for the better. They might be customers, employees, C-suite dwellers, turnstile counters or boardroom barons. Change has to start somewhere and it might just as well be with you. All we have focused on today is the metanoia and the dream and desire of aspiration – just the act of wanting something better. All change, no matter how momentous, must begin there and become expressed as a "purpose" or, if it is truly for others, to use the language we have adopted, a telos.
When it comes to changing the status quo at your company or in your context, where do you feel the small voice of metanoia and the flutters of aspiration stirring within you? What would the first few humble, courageous expressions toward sharing that aspiration with others look like? As a young boy, in a prim English prep school, teachers teased me for relentlessly asking, "What would happen if…?" questions. I was right to ask them and I could not be more encouraging of you to do the same.
Ask Grant and his friends at Populist. They know what can happen too. The world can get better.


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RED DEER, Alta. – Alberta Premier Alison Redford has received a strong vote of confidence from members of her Progressive Conservative party.
Delegates voted 77 per cent in favour of Redford's leadership in secret balloting at the party's annual general meeting in Red Deer.
The number means there will not be a leadership race to replace her.
The approximately 1,200 delegates who voted included past and present legislature members, youth delegates and 15 representatives from each of the 87 constituency associations.
The internal party vote, required within two years after an election win, has become a contentious issue ever since then-premier Ralph Klein received just 55 per cent support in 2006 and quit the job soon after.
Heading into the vote, Redford never said what she considered what would be an acceptable number.


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Welcome to Little Rookie Sport, the first dedicated sport's retailer for kids!
Little Rookie Sport is a business inspired by what sport brings to youth, and the simplicity of creating environments for youth to not only succeed in sports, but become future leaders and role models.
Little Rookie Sport is aiming to connect the power of sport and an active lifestyle to youth and parents, sparking positive conversations, and providing opportunities for all youth in sports.
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We are Chris and Jemanda the parents behind LRS, also Mum and Dad to 3 beautiful dragons (for GOT fans), or children for everyone else, Kiana,Taane and baby dragon Toriq. We are a family all about sports, running the kids to training week days and weekend games is our normal routine from Swimming, Cricket, Rugby, Netball, Basketball. Our passion is sports and the enjoyment of watching our kids play and have fun with their teammates.
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North Korea has fired what is believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said Saturday.
The missile was fired at 6:30 p.m. in waters northeast of the port city of Sinpo, said South Korea's Officials. North Korea's naval base at Sinpo is a center for the country's efforts to develop a submarine-launched ballistic missile, or S.L.B.M., which would add to the range, secrecy and flexibility of its missile systems.
North Korea's claim to have developed a smaller one-ton nuclear warhead is of grave concern to South Korea and neighboring countries. Such a warhead could easily level a quarter of a city the size of Seoul.
Of greater concern to the U.S. and the rest of the world is North Koreas's eminent ability to fire these warheads from submarines. With a range of 850 miles, a missile fired from an undetected submarine could target virtually any country and most cities by repositioning their submarine.
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A friend, Sandra blogged about Our Town and included the YouTube video above. I love the play and watched the video.
This Our Town scene was extra poignant because it features the wonderful monologuist Spalding Gray, who, sadly killed himself a few years back. In Japanese they have a tendency to let sadness just ring like a bell. That's how this made me feel.
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People who believe that online dating is more efficient than offline one can meet people with the same views. Most of them have hope for a better life in love and respect.
Site Description, ease of use
Rosebrides.com doesn't look pretty. Its homepage is not optimized for a pretty design and wow-effect. It reminds a database more than a place where people are looking for love. At the same time, the information is described clearly and transparently. A newcomer navigates fast due to the simplicity of the website.
The main page explains the principle of mail-order bride service. It encourages visitors to take efforts in order to find a soulmate and a partner rather than a person to get married. It is necessary to take the service seriously. Mail order bride is more than a lady who you can order. It is a person to live the rest of your life with. Making a wise choice is a must.
How to register
There is no need in a registration process to get familiar with the main principles and functions of the service. You can watch profiles and see photos of the ladies. To contact one, it is necessary to register. The registration process takes a few minutes.
How to use
There are numerous sections on the left which allow newcomers to navigate fast on the service. Here you can choose men and women by age, country, and status. Quick search option gives a chance to save a few minutes.
Navigation site
There are search sections for men and women. It is possible to navigate through the list of men and ladies who are:
- 18-20
- 20-25
- 25-30
- 30-35
- 35-40
- 40-50
This navigation makes it easier not only to find a woman of your age but to make sure you are not dating a person who is 10 years younger or older than you, as it happens in real life time after time.
There is a small quick search option that helps visitors to find a person of a certain age and nationality. For people with strict requirements, there is a search tab where they can choose everything:
- Appearance
- Religion
- Education
- Language
- Children
- Personality traits
- Interests
- Activities
- Favorite food
- Music
- Books
How to pay
The service accepts the most popular payment methods like PayPal and all major credit cards.
It is possible to stick to the free account for an unlimited period, but premium account gives all the advantages of the communication on the platform. Membership gives other options like Who is Online, Search results, or general lists.
Payment systems
The security of payments is protected by global online payment systems which are convenient.
Girls Profiles on Rose Brides
The good thing about Rose Brides dating site is everyone can view ladies profiles before buying a full membership. There are ladies from various countries who have a hope for meeting a future husband here. The profiles look simple and minimalistic. There are strict requirements to the profile photo like no sunglasses, no blurred effect, no group photos and other. Accounts with no photograph are deleted in 48 hours. Every profile informs the following information:
- Language
- Education
- Occupation
- Religion
- Marital status
- Kids
- Plans for having children
- Unhealthy habits
There is a link to an informative article at the bottom of every profile. Articles explain the particularities of the mentality of a person you have chosen. It is possible to find a useful piece of advice on how to flirt with people following certain traditions.
User Region
Rose Brides dating site gathers plenty of countries. The most popular ones are East European ones:
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Belorussian
- Asian
- Latin
- other
Ladies from each ladies have a separate mentality, appearance, and taste. The informative articles of the platform make the chances for success higher.
Sexual orientation
The service is oriented on men who would like to find a bride. It is created for relationships with serious intentions and further chances for success. For homosexuals, it is better to find another platform.
Possibilities of filling and correspondence
Each profile has some basic information about its owner. There is a chance to represent personality by filling all the fields of personal information. Correspondence is possible with a premium account. Chatting with ladies step-by-step helps to simulate real relationships. Due to the absence of non-verbal communication and differences in traditions, it can take longer to get familiar with a person. The result is worth any efforts.
User Security
Due to electronic and human screening techniques, security measures are constantly modified and updated. The Terms of Use Agreements notifies clients that the platform doesn't conduct any background check on the clients.
Every person should keep in mind the safety measures before sharing any personal information online. It is recommended not to share private details neither via messages nor publicly.
Scammers can be everywhere. Love affairs business is fragile. People trust each other which give people with harmful intentions privilege. It is necessary to get familiar with the tips on how to recognize a scammer online. There are some pieces of advice under the Help section, which represents plenty of other helpful information about the service. It is important to ignore any requests to send money or provide credit card details.
Advantages and disadvantages of using service
There are plenty of advantages to the service despite the old-fashioned design.
Advantages of Rose Brides
- Every account must have a photo
- There are people from various countries
- The service has a rich and informative Help section
- There are helpful informative articles on how to build relationships online
- The profiles are real because there are no polished photos
- The profiles without photos are deleted automatically
- The design is not smooth and stylish
- There is a danger of scam accounts, like on other dating services
In the nutshell
Rose Brides reviews are positive due to the reliability of the platform. There are more advantages than disadvantages. The platform connects men who have serious intentions for getting married to a carrying, loving, and attractive woman.


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Posted: May 11 2018
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Medical Director.
Dr Hari Pathmanathan, is well known in the local health community and he has been a GP at Bridge Cottage Surgery, Welwyn, for more than 15 years. He has held various roles in locality commissioning for the past 10 years and more recently, since 2014, he has been Chair of the governing body of East & North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Hari's term of office as Chair of the CCG's governing body expires at the end of August 2018. He will not be standing for re-election and, subject to completion of pre-employment checks, he will take up post as the Trust's Medical Director at the beginning of September.
Hari will be working for the Trust three days a week, and the Board is delighted to welcome him given his experience and knowledge at what is an exciting time for the Trust and the local health and care system.
If you are a journalist or media representative requiring further information contact our communications team on (01707) 388148 or via email@example.com
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Tuo Lei
Tuo Lei was born in 1993, Japan originally from China. He had his bachelor degree at Tama Art University in Japan and currently having his master degree in Ecal, Switzerland. Maybe it was street culture that influenced him, ever since he started to learn design, footwear has always been his biggest passion, simply started liking them from the form and gradually attracted by the beauty of their existence as he considered a perfect product which crossing over between fashion and product industries. Designing footwear allows him to approach design and gain inspirations from both fields. When he designs, he values using the experience of a product, whether its furniture, clothing or footwear, he always focuses on enriching the sensations when people using them.


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Botswana Life Classic Run National Half Marathon does it again
GABORONE, Botswana, September 2019 – The annual Botswana Life Classic Run National Half Marathon took place on Sunday 8th September 2019, at Botswana Life Head Office in Fairgrounds Office Park. The much-loved event attracted more than 1,100 marathon enthusiasts, with Botswana Life CEO, Ronald Samuels at the starting line to send off the runners.
2019 saw a new suite of winners with Rapula Diphoko taking first position in the senior male 21.1km race with a time of 1:07:24. He was closely followed by Sesebo Matlapeng with 1:07:27 and Amantle with 1:07:40. Namibian runner, Leena Ekandjo won the senior female category with a time of 1:20:14, followed by Kefilwe Galeitsiwe with 1:23:58 and Keneilwe Kwena with 1:25:48. In the corporate challenge BUAN (Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources) took the crown for a second consecutive year, much to the delight of the crowd.
In the 10km race, senior male category, Sylvester Koko once again took the title with an astonishing 30:53 followed by Dikgakgamatso with 35:23 and in third position, Batungamili Zibani with 36:08. Under the women's category, Laone Moloi came shining through with a time of 41:50, having taken second position in the previous year. She was followed by Violet Oneile with 53:22.
First prize in the 21.1km open race for both men and women was P7 000, with second and third position winners taking P5 000, and P3 000 respectively. For the 10km race, winners walked away with a cash prize of P3 500 while the runner up took P2 000 and P1 000 for third place. In the junior men and women categories, winners walked away with P3 000 first prize, P2 000 second prize and P1500 third prize. While the masters category saw a P1 500 cash prize for first place, P1 000 prize for second place and P750 prize for third place.
Said Botswana Life PR, Communications and Marketing Manager Gabriel Tlagae, "Achieving National Half Marathon status is a great feat for us as the Botswana Life Classic Run. We are truly proud of the growth the marathon has undergone over the years. We remain passionate about promoting health and wellness in Botswana, and looking at the number of runners today, it is safe to say, we are well on our way to being a healthy and prosperous Nation."
The leading insurer expressed its determination to continue to play its part in promoting health and wellness and encouraging Batswana to live an active lifestyle.
"A heartfelt congratulations goes out to all the winners; they did a splendid job. We would also like to acknowledge and thank all the participants, with a special mention to our organising committee and astounding number of volunteers. I can confidently say that each water point was manned by excited and motivated individuals who helped our runners get to the finish line. We would also like to thank all our sponsors and partners, as well as the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) whom once again, have helped us pull off another successful marathon. We certainly look forward to running with you again, in 2020!" concluded Tlagae.


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G-Shock G-7710-1ER Watch Review Summary
My rating: 8/10. Excellent watch. Value for money, durable design.
Hello, today I'm doing a G-Shock G-7710-1ER review. Yes another G-Shock watch, we're really on a roll now. This is less bulky than your typical G-Shock watch so I'm sure this is going to appeal to people who aren't so fond of the chunkier designs.
I hope you enjoy this G-Shock G-7710-1ER review below.
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Watch Review
This isn't your typical oversized G-Shock watch, this is a much more manageable, slimmer take on their design. This is a digital only model that has a reverse display so you have a black background with white writing for a display that's easier to read. An interesting feature of the watch is the ability to alter the contrast level to your liking, not something you see in many digital watches.
As you find on most G-Shock watches we have this mineral crystal glass protecting the dial. Mineral crystal is specially hardened to offer a good level of scratch resistance and is ideal for its high level of shatter resistance. When you're making a watch that's built to withstand drops, shatter resistance is important.
The watch still has this durable resin surrounding the casing, it's not as thick as other models but it still gives you a very good level of shock resistance. A lot of people prefer this slimmed down version of a G-Shock watch.
I mentioned this G-Shock watch is slimmer than a lot of the other models, but it is still a large watch. The casing diameter is 46mm whilst the thickness is 15mm. So it is still a little chunky, just not to the extent you find on many of the other G-Shock timepieces.
It has an array of functions that you may find useful. These include a stopwatch, multi-timezone display, countdown timer, lap timer, adjustable contrast, and a backlight. There's a day and date display that automatically adjusts itself for the varying amount of days in each month. A lot of people have been impressed with how easy it was to setup and operate the watch.
As for the movement, we have a standard Japanese made quartz movement. They're reliable, accurate, and affordable. This affordability helps to achieve these lower prices that you find in many of the G-Shock watches.
The strap is fairly wide at 26mm but this is in-keeping with the rest of the watch design. It fastens using a single prong buckle clasp.
The watch has an impressive 200m water resistance rating. This makes the watch suitable for professional marine activity, serious surface water sports and skin diving.
Watch Specifications
- Band Resin strap, standard length, 26mm width, standard buckle style clasp.
- Case Stainless steel casing with resin surround, sizing diameter: 46mm and thickness: 15mm.
- Dial Digital display. The window lens is made of mineral glass, this is specially hardened to be resistant to scratches and knocks.
- Movement Accurate Japanese Quartz movement.
- Water Resistant A water resistance of up to 200m / 20 bar.
Watch Advantages
- G-Shock watches are known for the excellent durability & toughness
- Built for shock resistance
- Multi-function watch with stopwatch, alarms, countdown timer, lap timer, and world time display
- Useful backlight for easier reading in dim lit conditions
- Mineral glass offers a good level of scratch & shatter resistance.
- 200m water resistance rating
Watch Disadvantages
- It's smaller than many oversized G-Shock watches, but it is still 46mm which may not be ideal for people with smaller wrists.
My Final Thoughts On This G-Shock G-7710-1ER Review:
The G-Shock GA-400-1BER isn't your standard G-Shock watch, if you were after that massive oversized finish you love from their this collection, then this may not be the right G-Shock watch for you. That being said, many people have been after a smaller G-Shock so this could be ideal for them. Again it's another extra tough watch with useful functions that's very affordable so I'd highly recommend checking it out.
After looking into the watch design, quality, features, and pricing this watch received an 8/10 from us at The Watch Blog.
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Where to buy the G-7710-1ER
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1. Francisco the Caparica Sharks were born in 2011 specifically to compete in Beach Rugby Tournaments. How did that happen?
R: In 2011 some of team players have had contact with Beach Rugby playing for other teams. We all felt Beach Rugby as a great excuse to gather a group of friends, going to the beach have fun and play our loved sport at the same time. With the opportunity to attend the Figueira Beach Rugby International we decided to start the Caparica Sharks.
2. After 3 consecutive participations at the Figueira Beach Rugby International, what´s your opinion about the event?
R: It´s a great event which promotes not just Beach Rugby but Rugby in general. There is a great atmosphere amongst the teams and great competitive level also. We have been present since 2011 and we can say the event is growing year after year. The rules have been adapted to make the game faster and more dynamic.
3. The Caparica Sharks were the only Portuguese team participating at the Lignano Tournament so far. How was that experience?
R: We were really excited when the Figueira Beach Rugby organizers and DoctorSport told us about the possibility to participate at the Lignano Tournament. We had no clue about what to expect. The only thing we knew was that we were the youngest team participating. The first day was a bit of a struggle but after we adapt ourselves to the game pace and tactics we managed to score pretty good overall participation, finishing 4th. Was a great honour to represent Portugal amongst 12 teams from strong rugby nations such as England, Samoa, France, Italy…..
4. After your participation in Lignano 2012 everyone was expecting to see Caparica Sharks competing for the European Circuit, but that did not happen. Why?
R. The main reason is the lack of support to face the expenses we have travelling around Europe. We have some commited sponsors but are not enough…
5. We know that Caparica Sharks are already preparing the 2014 season. What the goals for 2014 and what can we expect from the team?
R: In 2014 we want to make 2 appearences in the EBRA Circuit legs, Figueira and one more european tournament and reach the semi finals in both. We hope to attend all the legs of the Portuguese Beach Rugby Circuit and fight for the National title.
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When the violinist Leila Josefowicz was given the $100,000 Avery Fisher Prize on Thursday evening, she was at David Geffen Hall with the New York Philharmonic performing Stravinsky's Violin Concerto in D — which counts almost as early music for her.
Ms. Josefowicz is one of classical music's great champions of the new, and has introduced works by many of today's leading composers — including John Adams, who wrote "Scheherazade.2," a dramatic portrait of a woman confronting oppression, for her in 2015.
In an interview, Ms. Josefowicz, 40, said that she grew enamored of new music at a crucial turning point: as she was making the transition from child prodigy to mature artist. She had performed with an orchestra by the age of 8, gotten professional management by 13 and appeared on television with Johnny Carson, and in a Bob Hope special, while still a child.
"I think that my desire to play new music and perform new music, and learn new scores, was in many ways a result of having to reinvent myself for myself — so that I was happy playing the violin and making music," she said. "And also feeling like I wanted to make a contribution to this art form by commissioning and performing new works."
She has now done that, repeatedly. In addition to Mr. Adams, she has championed composers including Colin Matthews, Steven Mackey, Luca Francesconi and Esa-Pekka Salonen, who wrote his Violin Concerto for her.
Mr. Adams said that he was captivated by her playing, and by her ability to absorb the most difficult new works. "It's an incredible combination of emotional intensity and just supreme technical virtuosity," he said, "and some extra level of charisma, a kind of electricity onstage."
Winning the prestigious Fisher prize also earns Ms. Josefowicz a place on a plaque in Geffen Hall (formerly Avery Fisher Hall) alongside past recipients including the cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the pianist Emanuel Ax, and the violinists Midori and Joshua Bell.
Ms. Josefowicz noted that the award came during a year in which she had lost two formative figures in her career — the British composer Oliver Knussen, whose work she played frequently and who she said had been "very much responsible for carving out my new path with 20th- and 21st-century music," and her early manager, Charles Hamlen, who she said had protected her as a young musician, often urging patience. "He said I had time," she recalled.
She is already planning to perform more new works, "to invite audiences to not listen with familiarity, to have them listen with curiosity, with a sense of adventure, with a sense of spontaneity."
"Familiarity has been like a heavy X-ray blanket that's covered most of the way people listen to music," she said. "Even people who love music don't perhaps know this incredible world that's in front of them, that all we need to do is perform for them."


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This Wall Street Journal article poses this interesting question to three expert: Kevin Kuhlman, a manager of legislative affairs at the National Federation of Independent Business, a research and lobbying group for small business; Christine Eibner, an economist at RAND Corp. who has studied the possible effects of the law on health-insurance markets; and David Marini, managing director, strategic advisory services, at Automatic Data Processing Inc.,ADP +0.52% who also has studied the law's effects.
They speak to the potential for some employers to decrease work hours to avoid the penalty for not offering insurance to all workers, but note that this is not a certainty. Kuhlman notes that employer based insurance had already been declining significantly pre ACA. Their discussion is worth a read. Eibner presents more data to back up her assertions.
Here is a journal article by Arthur Tacchino that covers much of the same topic but really challenges: A new way to think about employer-sponsored health care coverage strategies.


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This book tells the story of the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area, a 240-acre preserve surrounded by housing developments in Fort Collins, Colorado. This small grassland is a remnant of the once-vast prairies of the West that early European explorers and settlers described as seas of grass. Agricultural land use and urban expansion during the past two centuries have fragmented and altered these prairies. All that remains today are small islands. These remnants cannot support some of the larger animals that once roamed the prairie, but they continue to support a diverse array of plants and animals and can still teach us much about grassland ecology.
Through her examinations of daily changes during walks across the Fromme Prairie over the course of a year, Ellen Wohl explores one of the more neglected ecosystems in North America, describing the geology, soils, climate, ecology, and natural history of the area, as well as providing glimpses into the lives of the plants, animals, and microbes inhabiting this landscape. Although small in size, pieces of preserved short-grass prairie like the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area are rich, diverse, and accessible natural environments deserving of awareness, appreciation, and protection. Anyone concerned with the ecology and conservation of grasslands in general, the ecology and conservation of open space in urban areas, or the natural history of Colorado will be interested in this book.