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Privacy Policy
The purpose of this privacy policy is to:
- Clearly communicate how Hunter Primary Care Limited (Hunter Primary Care) complies with the Australian Privacy Principles and relevant legislation dealing with privacy in Australia;
- Describe the personal information handling practices of Hunter Primary Care and enhance the transparency of its operations;
- Give individuals a better and more complete understanding of the sort of personal information that Hunter Primary Care holds, and the way we handle that information; and
- Provide details of how individuals can complain or report a breach of our responsibilities in regard to privacy, and how we will handle such complaints.
This Privacy Policy applies to all situations in which Hunter Primary Care collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information in a record. This includes (but is not limited to) the direct provision or contracting of health services, websites, surveys and events.
This policy does not extend to personal information held as part of a Hunter Primary Care's employee records.
Statistical information that is used for service delivery reporting and to support the review and improvement of services is de-identified and aggregated to a level that makes the identification of individuals impossible. Such information therefore is not personal information as defined and therefore is not covered by this policy.
Policy Statement
We respect people's personal information and their right to privacy. Protecting privacy when handling personal information is very important to Hunter Primary Care and is fundamental to the way that we operate. When we collect or are given personal information, it imposes a serious responsibility upon us to protect that information and maintain the trust that has been given to us. For the purposes of this Policy, no distinction has been made between the handling of personal information and sensitive information (including health information).
1. How we collect and hold information?
We only collect personal information for purposes that are directly related to the services and activities of Hunter Primary Care.
Our methods for the collection of personal information are lawful and fair. It is our usual practice to collect personal information directly from the individual or their authorised representative. Sometimes we collect personal information from a third party or from a publicly available source, but only if the individual has consented to such collection or would reasonably expect us to collect their personal information in this way or, if it is necessary, for a specific purpose such as the investigation of a privacy complaint.
In circumstances where Hunter Primary Care will have no need to contact an individual in the future, and is not required or authorised by law to deal with identified individuals, they have the right to anonymity or pseudonymity when providing information.
Hunter Primary Care will take reasonable measures to ensure that each individual providing personal information is informed about and understands the purpose of collecting the information and the consequences (if any) of providing incomplete or inaccurate information. Privacy statements will reference this policy, set out the purposes for which we are capturing information and any intended disclosure to other parties.
At times, Hunter Primary Care may receive unsolicited information. If unsolicited information is received, Hunter Primary Care will determine whether the information could reasonably have been collected as if it had solicited the information. If not, the information will be de-identified or destroyed, provided it is not unlawful to do so.
2. What types of information do we collect and hold
In the ordinary course of business, we collect and hold individual's names, their occupation, role and employer, contact information (phone, address, email), qualifications and accreditation, special interests, attendance at events, access to and use of our services, communication history, professional memberships and affiliations.
Where we are providing direct health services, we also collect and hold records of health information as well as other sensitive information to support a biopsychosocial approach to health care delivery.
3. How we use personal information
We only use personal information for the purposes for which it was given to us, or for purposes that are directly related to one of our functions or activities.
4. How we disclose your information
Generally, we will only disclose personal information for a purpose that is related to the service that we are providing. This may include disclosures to other health service providers involved in care or treatment (e.g. treating specialists), Medicare and other government agencies that may require evidence of treatment to pay for care, private health insurers, pharmacies and governmental bodies. Other circumstances in which we may disclose personal information are set out below.
- To third parties to provide care or treatment. However, we will only do so with prior consent or, if a person is unable to provide consent and we are not aware that it is against their wishes, where it is necessary in order to be able to provide care or treatment. We may make such a disclosure, for example, to a carer to let them know how often to administer medication.
- To contractors to whom we outsource certain functions, such as electronic network administrators. However, where possible, we take contractual measures to ensure that they comply with the privacy standards set out in the Privacy Act. We require our contractors to sign nondisclosure agreements and do not permit them to subcontract their services.
- From time to time, to medical researchers where permitted under the Privacy Act. Where appropriate, we will de-identify information before we disclose it for research purposes.
- To persons involved in accrediting Hunter Primary Care. For example, a person from an accreditation agency may need to review our information handling procedures which may involve accessing patient records.
- In other circumstances where we are expressly permitted to do so under the Privacy Act; for example, where we are legally required to do so, such as under a court order.
In all circumstances, we aim to limit the amount of information disclosed to that which is necessary for the purpose of the disclosure. Further, where appropriate, we de identify information before disclosing it.
Identified information that is disclosed will only be transmitted in a secure manner. Secure messaging will be used when available and, if not, transmission will be by facsimile or as a password protected attachment to an email.
Disclosure and sharing of information may also occur by direct entry into a secure web site that is only accessible to authorised users.
5. Direct Marketing
From time to time we may use the personal information we collect to identify particular services or events that we believe may be of interest to an individual. We may then make contact with the individual about how they may be of benefit. We will generally only do this with the individual's consent and we will always give the choice to opt out of receiving such information in future.
6. Access
Individuals may request access to personal information we hold about them by sending a written request to our Privacy Officer. The information to which an individual is entitled to obtain access to includes information that has been provided to us by other people, such as opinions provided by specialists. Access will generally be provided in an appropriate form within 30 days. We may charge a fee for providing access if it requires a significant amount of time to locate personal information or to collate or present it in an appropriate form.
In rare circumstances, and only where it is permitted under the Privacy Act, we may not be able to provide an individual with access to all, or parts of, their information; for example, where:
- it would pose a serious threat to the life, health or safety of any individual or to public health or public safety, or
- it would have an unreasonable impact upon the privacy of others; or
- the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between us through which it would not otherwise be available, or
- any other lawful reason contained in the Privacy Act.
If we are unable to provide access, we will state why this is so and consider whether the use of an intermediary would be appropriate to provide the individual with an explanation of the personal information.
7. Overseas transfers
We will only transfer personal information overseas if the transfer is to the individual, or to one of the individual's authorised representatives, or it is with the express consent of the individual.
8. Children
We assess each case individually when determining whether a minor is able to exercise his or her privacy rights regarding personal information. Factors that we take into consideration include any statutory obligations that we have regarding whether a young person is able to consent and both the minor's maturity and ability to understand the nature of his or her rights and implications of exercising them. We only disclose information about minors to parents or persons taking care of them if permitted to do so under the Privacy Act.
9. Correction
If the information that we hold about an individual is out of date, inaccurate, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, the individual may inform us of this and we will correct it. If the relevant information relates to the individual's health, we generally will not delete the inaccurate information but rather, will ensure that the amended information is clearly associated with the inaccurate information to ensure that all subsequent users of the information are aware of the amendment. This is because, when providing a health service in the future, we may need to review the inaccurate information; for example, to see why a particular course of treatment was prescribed.
In the unlikely event that we disagree about the accuracy of the information and refuse to correct the personal information, the individual will be notified in writing the reasons for the refusal, the mechanisms to complain and any other matter prescribed by the regulations. The individual may provide us with a statement that he or she disputes its accuracy and we will associate the statement with the information in the individual's file in such a manner that it will be brought to the attention of each person who uses the information.
10. Security of information held
Hunter Primary Care is committed to protecting and securing personal information. We employ appropriate technical, administrative and physical procedures to protect personal information from unauthorised disclosure, loss, misuse or alteration. We have policies and procedures to take all reasonable steps to manage personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Act). Additionally, in response to the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (NDB Act), a Notifiable Data Breach (IT 09) Policy is in place in the event of a breach of personal information including notification provisions.
We limit access to personal information to individuals with a business need consistent with the reason the information was provided. We keep personal information only for as long as it is required for business purposes or by the law.
If you believe that there has been a breach of this policy, you should set out details of your complaint and send it to Hunter Primary Care's Privacy Officer at PO Box 572, Newcastle NSW 2300.
Complaints that are received will be resolved in accordance with Hunter Primary Care's complaints handling procedures. Complaints will normally be investigated and either resolved or progress communicated to the complainant within 35 days.
Amendments to policy
We may amend this policy from time to time in order to ensure that it remains accurate in view of any alterations to our information handling practices due to new technologies and changed business practices. Any updated policy will be published on our website.
References/ Related Documents
For more information about the Australian Privacy Principles, go to www.oaic.gov.au.
- biopsychosocial approach to healthcare systematically considers biological, psychological and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness and health care delivery.
- consent means express consent or implied consent.
- health information is[1]:
- information or an opinion about:
- the health or a disability (at any time) of an individual; or
- an individual's expressed wishes about the future provision of health services to him or her; or
- a health service provided, or to be provided, to an individual;
- information or an opinion about:
that is also personal information; or
- other personal information collected to provide, or in providing, a health service; or
- other personal information about an individual collected in connection with the donation, or intended donation, by the individual of his or her body parts, organs or body substances; or
2. genetic information about an individual in a form that is, or could be, predictive of the health of the individual or a genetic relative of the individual.
- personal information[2] means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable:
- whether the information or opinion is true or not; and
- whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
- Record is a document, database (hardcopy or electronic) or a photograph or other pictorial representation of a person.
- sensitive information[3] is:
- information or an opinion about an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious beliefs or affiliations, philosophical beliefs, membership of a professional or trade association, membership of a trade union, sexual preferences or practices or criminal record, that is also personal information
- health information about an individual;
- genetic information about an individual that is not otherwise health information;
- biometric information that is to be used for the purpose of automated biometric verification or biometric identification; or
- biometric templates. "Biometric templates" are generally digital representations of biometric features formulated using algorithms. Many biometric recognition systems compare these to identify individuals.
[1] PRIVACY ACT 1988 – SECT 6 Interpretation
[2] PRIVACY AMENDMENT (ENHANCING PRIVACY PROTECTION) ACT 2012 (NO. 197, 2012) – SCHEDULE 1 Australian Privacy Principles
[3] PRIVACY AMENDMENT (ENHANCING PRIVACY PROTECTION) ACT 2012 (NO. 197, 2012) – SCHEDULE 1 Australian Privacy Principles; PRIVACY ACT 1988 – SECT 6 Interpretation


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By Staff reporter
Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, November 3, 2017
A massive release of reservoir water into the river on short notice is hardly the act of a good neighbour
The Mekong rose dramatically yesterday (Wednesday) when China discharged a huge amount of water into Southeast Asia's longest river. Chinese authorities made sure to give downstream countries advance notice – but it was only one day's notice, too little time to adequately prepare.
The Mekong River Commission (MRC), an international regulating agency, announced on Monday it had received "emergency notification" from China, a dialogue partner to the MRC, that water would be
discharged from the Jinghong Reservoir in a bid to ensure
power-grid security. The discharge began at 504 cubic metres per second on Tuesday, gradually increasing to 2,200m3/s yesterday, according to the MRC.
The agency established in 1995 is the only inter-governmental organisation representing the four lower Mekong nations – Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. China is not a member, but has since 2002 been obliged to issue advance notifications of such operations by the terms of its "enhanced partnership" with the MRC, along with the exchange of hydrological data.
China and Myanmar have, however, resisted pressure to become full members of the MRC. Their elevated role would better enable the agency to regulate water use along the Mekong's entire 4,800-kilometre length. Chinese territory abuts only 16 per cent of the riverbank, and yet it has greatly affected the river's flow by building seven hydroelectric dams on the main stream. It plans to build a dozen more dams, further harnessing a river whose upper reaches meet 45 per cent of China's water needs in the dry season.
This has led to understandable fury in downstream nations. Fluctuations due to China's
withholding and release of water harm livelihoods and the environment. Extreme changes in the water level affect agriculture, aquaculture, transportation and tourism in the lower basin, and severe impacts from upstream abuses are already being felt in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. That country's south is getting insufficient freshwater to stave off salinity intruding from the sea,
ruining cropland and fish farms. Upstream dams block fish migration and the flow of the sediments that serve as natural fertilisers in the delta and shield against erosion.
The dry season has begun in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, when the annual lowering of the river level opens riverbanks to agricultural use. Millions of people grow vegetables in the mineral-rich soil and will lose a crucial source of income if their access is restricted. China is tampering with livelihoods. Discharging 2,000 cubic metres per second from a dam will shrink the riverside farm plots.
With its tardy advance notification, Beijing appears to be doing the least it can to be a good neighbour on the Mekong. It would be far better if China became a full participant in MRC deliberations and found a way to cooperate equitably with the other riparian states. The 1995 Mekong Agreement gave the MRC mechanisms to oversee water use, but not the muscle to enforce regulations, certainly not if powerful nations like China, which controls a significant portion of the river, remain beyond its reach.
The Mekong is an international river. Some portions are part of the sovereign territory of individual countries, but realistically the river belongs to everyone. Its abuse by one nation will hurt others. It's time China thought regionally and stopped acting nationally.

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Jehovah's Witnesses and other sects who teach soul sleep have to ignore several passages of scripture in order to maintain their position. Understandably, there are passages that seem to support this doctrine–Ecclesiastes 9:5 is often brought up in support of soul sleep–but I won't be addressing them in this article, for the sake of brevity.
Perspective is Everything
Using the word "sleep" as a metaphor for death, doesn't necessitate the idea of non existence and/or unconsciousness upon death. This metaphor has the perspective of the onlooker in mind. In short, a person who's dead appears to be sleeping. In the case of one who's in a coma, they appear to be sleeping also but in some instances they're consciously aware of their surroundings; knowing who's near them, hearing entire conversations etc.
From our perspective, they're totally unconscious, but that might not actually be so! (There's 1000's of Near Death Experience accounts that show this) Of course, these two scenarios aren't equal comparisons, but the point here, is perspective.
I want to zero in on some passages from Paul. His theology was definitely not one of Monism but rather, Dualism. Monism basically states that the only part of us is physical, while Dualism states that there's an immaterial part of us also, a soul/spirit. Consider this passage from Paul, the man he's speaking about is himself:
(NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—4 was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.
If Paul were a Monist, he wouldn't have been confused as to whether he was in his body or not when he was caught up to paradise, heaven. It's important to understand this word used for caught up–the Greek is: harpazō, which means to pluck, pull, seize etc. The same word is in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (1), a passage that is used in support of the rapture teaching.
Going back to 2 Corinthians 12 (verse 1), though Paul speaks about his visions and revelations from the Lord, I don't believe his harpazō was merely a vision, as aforementioned. One may ask: is the harpazō of 1 Thessalonians 4: 17 a mere vision too? That would be an untenable position.
To be Present with the Lord, When?
Paul made it clear, that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord upon death (2), which, refutes the idea of soul sleep, dirt napping. Clement, a disciple of Paul, who's mentioned by name in the Bible (Philippians 4:3) is listed among those whose names are in the book of life, taught this also.
Though Clement's writings aren't on par with the Bible, they're not infallible, nevertheless he was a true Believer according to Paul himself. He wrote that both Paul and Peter departed to the place of glory and went into the holy place. This holy place, most certainly wasn't a state of unconsciousness in a metaphorical grave, but rather, where the Lord is!
"Peter, through unrighteous envy, endured not one or two, but numerous labours and when he had at length suffered martyrdom, departed to the place of glory due to him. Owing to envy, Paul also obtained the reward of patient endurance, after being seven times thrown into captivity, compelled to flee, and stoned. After preaching both in the east and west, he gained the illustrious reputation due to his faith, having taught righteousness to the whole world, and come to the extreme limit of the west, and suffered martyrdom under the prefects. Thus was he removed from the world, and went into the holy place, having proved himself a striking example of patience." (Clement, The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians, Chapter V)
Let's think through this for a moment, what is Paul telling his audience, that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord? Is he really speaking of a time in the distant future? One who subscribes to the soul sleep position, will say yes, asserting that some day Paul will indeed be with the Lord, but not until the resurrection. However, I believe he's speaking in immediate terms here, i. e. upon death.
(NIV) Philippians 1:23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
Consider this: Paul is stuck in a dilemma, to which he lays out an A/B scenario: either he dies and goes to be with Christ—which is better for him—or he stays alive, which is better for them, his disciples and friends. If we were to assert a third option of: dying and ceasing to exist (for 1000's of years I might add), it would be better for neither party!
1. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians. 4:17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up (harpazō) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
2. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.


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Says the issue will be addressed; labels reports of vote expected on new farm bill as 'misleading.'
Says the issue will be addressed; labels reports of vote expected on new farm bill as 'misleading'
The office of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) confirm his remarks on the issue of post-election action on the issue of the farm bill were misread by many. Comments last week by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) that the "issue" of the farm bill would be addressed by the House during the post-election, lame-duck session were not a commitment to bring the bill approved by the House Ag Committee to the floor for a vote, a spokesperson for Cantor told the Washington publication Bureau of National Affairs (BNA).
What he said. Campaigning in Idaho last week, Cantor said that he was "committed to bring the issue to the floor and then to see a way forward so we can get the votes to pass (a bill)."
The reports of that comment even prompted Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to issue a statement hailing the plan to bring the House Ag Committee farm bill to a vote.
However, a spokeswoman from Cantor's office, Megan Whittemore, told BNA in an email that the take on the comment that it was a commitment to vote on the Ag panel bill was "misleading." Whettemore said, "All he said was we'd address the issue. Never committed to a specific vote."
Comments: This was the reading several sources gave after the Cantor comment last week so it is not surprising to see the confirmation of this by Cantor's office. As we noted when the news first broke, it really didn't alter or further clarify the farm bill finish line. And this makes clear that this take on his remarks were on the mark.
Now the attention will be on how long of an extension of the 2008 Farm Bill is in the cards. That timeline may provide as much signal as anything on how long lawmakers expect the farm bill process to take. If the extension is relatively short in duration, that signals the two chambers believe they are closer than many think on a new farm bill. However, sources continue to signal that little work on the package and/or ironing out differences has taken place as the election has drawn closer and closer and the arrival of Sandy has further made that a reality.
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Tis the Season for pretty holiday paper. I just used 2 pieces of the festive yet traditional Under the Mistletoe #146921 DSP to make this card. The sentiment and frame were stamped using the Christmas Pines #142049 stamp set and then cut out and added to the card for a simple Christmas card.
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Under the Mistletoe
Christmas Blessings
Today's card is one that I CASEd (Copy and Share Everything) from pg 94 of the current Stampin Up 2018-2019 annual catalog. The background paper is the Stampin Up Under the Mistletoe #146921 DSP. The focal panel is stamped using the Mistletoe Season #146768 stamp set and the sentiment is stamped using the Christmas Pines #142049 stamp set.
So Santa
Today's card is full of textures and layers. Cammies used the Corrugated #148026 Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the the Swirls and Curls #147923 Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from Stampin Up on the bottom 2 layers. She added a piece of the retired Christmas Around the World DSP, The focal panel was stamped using the So Santa #147824 stamp set and then colored with the Stampin Write Markers. The sentiment is from the So Santa stamp set and is the perfect sentiment for a sweet Christmas card.
Bring on the Christmas Music
It is officially the Christmas season and Cammie got in tune by stamping the background of her Christmas card with the Stampin Up Sheet Music background #143967. She added some pine needles and pine cones using the now retired Christmas Happiness set. She cut the pine cones and leaf embellishments with the Pretty Pine Thinlits #141851 dies. The sentiment is from the Christmas Pines #142049 stamp set.
Spirited Snowmen
Now that Thanksgiving is over then its time to begin the Christmas posts! What a better way to start then posting a cute card featuring my favorite snowman set of all times- Spirited Snowmen #148072 stamp set from Stampin Up. I created the background using the Buffalo Check #147797. Love how simple, sweet and cute this turned out.
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Examples of Indoor Games.
Playing outdoor games is always undermined by several factors. Majority of people prefer exercising through outdoor games of which is not always possible in some season. For instance, during heavy rains, playing fields usually flood making it impossible to play on it. It is always possible to play indoor game throughout the year since it is not always undermined by environmental factors. Sometimes outdoor games can interfere with activities of others especially if it is an open field. To enjoy the indoor games as much as you would have enjoyed playing outside you should involve your friends. Here are some of the indoor games that you will enjoy playing with your friends.
Indoor soccer is one of the indoor games you can play with your friends. The soccer might not be as entertaining as the outdoor soccer, but it has several merits. The ball will always be confined to the playing ground hence not time will be wasted chasing the ball as it happens in outdoor soccer. The game is less expensive than outdoor soccer since you will only need a spacious plastered room. To be able to play on the plastered ground you will need to wear soccer shoes with good traction. The games are often played with five plays from both sides unlike the case of outdoor soccer which is played by eleven players from each team.
Pool or billiards is also an interesting game you can play with friends. The game is less demanding as you only need a room and equip it with the pool tables. Most of the times is played by two people and therefore to make it more interesting you should equip the room with more pool tables for your friends. The game is all about knocking off the balls using cue to enter into any of the six holes. One pool table can also be used for more than two plays through the winner stay format.
Squash is a fantastic indoor game that door not require heavy financial investment. The number of players is squash can always go beyond two. The game is played on a small court, and the participants are expected to alternately hit the small ball on the four walls of the court.
Boxing is also one of the indoor games that you can play with your friends, but you will need an official so that it does not turn violent. The game only requires a boxing ring together will the protective gears such as boxing gloves. Boxing not only gives you fun but also enhance your defense skills. Thus, you should not let lack of an outdoor field to play games stop your desire to have fun while playing games with friends.
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Nothing glamorous on the outside at Eteläesplanadi 22 but the insides of the Bensow building are worth a look.
Uutelankanava bridge & artificial waterfall. Aurinkolahti, Helsinki. 2014.
Big rocks in Salo, Finland.
A little detour off the southern-most tip of Lauttasaari island is totally worth it – and worth getting your feet wet. The small island of Sisä-Hattu (i.e. "Inner Hat", big sister to nearby "Outer Hat") is best accessible at low tide and a fun picnic / swimming spot. Take your flip-flops or swimming shoes, you'll need wade through a rocky route. Look for some engraved rocks dating back to as early as the 1700's.


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The Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities is organising an international conference on the subject: "Pinios River: Source of Life and Growth in Thessaly", in Larisa, on 2 & 3 November 2018.
The conference is under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment & Energy, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the Region of Thessaly and the scientific aegis of the University of Thessaly and the Technological Educational Institution of Thessaly.
The co-organisers are the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) - Regional Department of Central & West Thessaly, the TEE - Regional Department of Magnesia, the Geotechnical Chamber of Central Greece
The conference will take place at the "Larissa Imperial" hotel, (182, Farsalon str.) in Larisa.
The main objective of the Conference is to highlight and associate all the parameters that over the centuries determined the significance of Pinios river on a wider scale, given the fact that Pinios river, apart from its natural influence as a fluvial ecosystem, is connected to the millennia-long human presence in the region, its history and civilisation, and in general all the human activities up until today.
A1. Geological/Geographical Development of Pinios River and River Basin
A2. Mythology of the Plain of Thessaly
A3. History of Pinios River and Thessaly
A4. Evolution of Human Activities in Pinios River Basin (Prehistory and History)
A5. Demographic Change and Prospects in the plain of Thessaly
B1. Water Resources of Pinios River Basin.
B2. Aquatic Ecosystems of Pinios River Basin (Fluvial, lacustrine, coastal, transitional and modified ecosystems)
B3. Environmental Management of Water Resources - Problems Scenarios and Solutions. Smart technologies (water supply, irrigation, desalination etc.)
B4. Hydro-meteorological Phenomena (floods, droughts and storms)-Current situation and future development
B5. Fauna and Flora in Pinios River and River Basin
B6. Pinios River, the River Basin, Human Activities and Impact (Water supply and sewerage systems in agglomerations, Irrigation, Pollution of water resources, problems and solutions)
C1. Agriculture and Livestock Farming (Crops, new dynamic crops, livestock farming, prospects for growth)
C2. Industry and Processing (Types of industry, processing of agricultural products, prospects for growth)
C3. Tourism (conventional tourism, alternative forms of tourism, prospects for growth)
C4. Energy production (hydroelectric power, other eco-friendly and renewable energy sources, prospects for growth)
C5. Other Economic Activities (fisheries, bee farming, etc, prospects for growth)
D1. Urban Growth and Pinios River
D2. Urban Renewal
D3. Environmental Design
D4. Landscape Design
D5. Spatial Planning
D6. Presentation of good practices
E1. Cultural Activities and Dynamics
E2. Folklore, Ethnography and Anthropology in the plain of Thessaly
E3. Arts
E4. Natural Monuments
E5. Anthropogenic Monuments
E6. Archaeological Excavations
D1. Regional and Local Government Administration (National and European framework)
D2. Management and Protection of Natural Resources (state and private actors)
D3. Civil Protection
E1. Education and Research Institutions
E2. Research and Innovation in Thessaly
E3. National, Regional and European Tools and Development Structures
E4. Financing Tools-Good practices
Honorary Committee
President of the Honorary Committee Georgios Kotsos, President of the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities, Mayor of Mouzaki
President of the Conference Karalariotou Rena, Secretary-General of the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities and Head of the Opposition in Larisa Municipality, former Deputy Head of the Region of Larisa, Civil Engineer
Scientific Committee
Coordinator: Loukas Athanasios, Dean of the School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Thessaly
Organising Committee
Coordinator: Tsoumas Dimitrios, Director of the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities.
Paper Submission
The submission deadline is 15 September 2018. The scientific committee will evaluate the extensive abstracts, will choose the ones that are to be presented and the ones that will be included in the proceedings.
Instructions for abstracts
1. The abstracts should be from 500 to 2000 words.
2. All page margins (top, bottom, right and left) should be three (3) centimetres.
3. The text should be single-spaced, justified and the font 12-pt Calibri.
4. The order of presentation should be the following: Title, Authors, Authors' details, Keywords, Abstract text.
5. The title should be in all capital letters, 14 pt, centered and bold.
6. The authors' title/ position, institution and city should be in lowercase letters.
7. After the authors' names and on a new line there should be included 4 to 5 keywords in lowercase letters, 12 pt, representative of the paper's content.
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Members of the Scientific Committee
1. Zerefos Christos, Supervisor of the Research Centre for Atmospheric Physics and Climatology of the Academy of Athens and President of the International Ozone Commission. Professor of Atmospheric Physics in the Universities of Thessaloniki and Athens.
2. Danalatos Nikos, Professor, President of the Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly
3. Defner Alexis, Professor, President of the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly
4. Kokkosis Charis, Professor of Urban - Spatial Planning in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly.
5. Kotsopoulos Spyridon, Dean of the Faculty of Technological Applications, Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technological Education of Larisa, Technological Educational Institution of Thessaly
6. Lekkas Efthymis - Professor of Dynamic Tectonic & Applied Geology, Faculty of Geology & Geoenvironment, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
7. Baltas Evangelos, Professor, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, deanship member in the School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
8. Duquenne Marie Noelle, Professor in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly
9. Laliotou Ioanna, Associate Professor, Vice-Rector, Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology, University of Thessaly
10. Papachatzis Alekos, Professor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering Technologists, Technological Educational Institution of Larisa
11. Poulos Serafeim, Professor in the Department of Geography and Climatology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
12. Skagiannis Pantelis Professor in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly
13. Alexopoulos Ioannis Assistant Professor, Department of Geophysics and Geothermics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
14. Metaxas Theodoros Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Thessaly.
15. Goussios Dimitrios, PhD in Geography and Spatial Planning, Professor in the University of Thessaly, Department of Planning.
16. Bartzanas Thomas PhD, Research Director, Institute of Bio-economy and Agri-Technology, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas.
17. Georgios Efthimiou Dr. Assistant Professor in Τ.Ε.Ι. of Sterea Hellas
18. Gemtos Theofanis Professor Emeritus (Farm Machinery), University of Thessaly. Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment. Laboratory of Farm Machinery.
19. Farsirotou Evangelia, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technological Education of Larisa
20. Sdrolia Stavroula, Archaeologist, PhD in Byzantine Archaeology in the University of Ioannina, Deputy Head of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Larisa.
21. Argyropoulos Zisis, Chemist/environmental projects researcher
22. Diamantos Konstantinos, Former President of the Technical Chamber of Greece, Civil Engineer and board member of the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities.
23. Barmpoutis Anastasios, Civil Engineer
24. Papatheodorou Nikos, Physician, Historian, Folklore scholar.
25. Spanos Kostas Retired Teacher, Historian - Local Researcher.
Members of the Organising Committee
Antoniadou Vasileia, employee in the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities –Economist.
Bitis Athanasios, Close associate of the President of the Regional Association of Thessaly Municipalities.
Naris Asterios, Civil engineer- Board Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece - Regional Department of Central & West Thessaly.
Baklatsi Grammati, Surveying Engineer, representative of the Technical Chamber of Greece - Regional Department of Magnesia.
Grousopoulos Konstantinos - Forester, Secretary-General of the Governing Board of the Geotechnical Chamber of Central Greece
Douras Konstantinos, MSc Economist-Forester


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We believe in the only true God (John 17:3), the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He created all things (Revelation 4:11; Genesis 1; John1:1-4) and upholds all things by the Word of His power (Hebrews 1:3). In Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28). He is a God of truth and without iniquity, He is just and right (Deuteronomy 32:4) and He shall judge the world (Psalm 9:8).
Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe He is the manifestation of God in the flesh. We believe He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe Him to be fully God and fully man (John 1:1, 1:14, 1:18, 14:8-9; 1 Timothy 3:16).
Holy Spirit
We believe in the deity of the Holy Spirit and that His ministry is to glorify God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit regenerates the sinner upon belief in Christ, baptizing the believer into one body of which Christ is the head. The Holy Spirit indwells, guides, instructs, fills, comforts and empowers the believer for godly living (Mark 13:11; John 14:26, 16:13; Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 3:16).
The Trinity
We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, having precisely the same nature. (Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:19-20).
We believe God created the universe in six 24-hour days and that, before He created the universe, nothing except God existed (Genesis 1; Exodus 31:17; Psalm 33:6-9; Acts 17:24; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 11:3). God chose to create the universe and all that is in it to reveal His glory, divine nature, eternal power, infinite wisdom, love, and supreme authority (Psalm 19: 1-2; Isaiah 43:7; Jeremiah 10:12-13; Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11).
We believe the Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are inspired by the Holy Spirit and inerrant in their original writings. We believe the books of the Holy Bible are God's sufficient revelation and therefore embody God's authority for the total well-being of mankind (Psalm 119:160; Matthew 5:18; John 5:46-47; 2 Timothy 3:15-16).
We believe man was created in innocence by the Creator God but, by transgressing, fell from his sinless state. Consequently, all people are sinners, and therefore are under condemnation without defense or excuse. We believe every person is totally depraved and needs a Savior (Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 1:18, 1:32, 3:10-19).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins as a substitutionary sacrifice. Obedience and good works do not earn a believer's salvation, but rather salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). We believe that each person who by faith receives Him as his personal Savior is justified on the basis of Jesus Christ's shed blood on the cross. Each person who receives Jesus Christ as his personal Savior is born again of the Holy Spirit. A true conversion is evidenced by a spiritual rebirth, restoration of peace with God and man, the fruit of the Spirit, and obedience to God's word (Romans 5:1, Galatians 5:22-26, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 John 2:3-6).
We believe in the bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, His ascension into heaven, and His interceding for us as High Priest. (Acts 1:3, 1:9; Hebrews 7:25-26).
Heaven and Hell
We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost. The saved are raised to eternal reward in heaven (Matthew 25:34; John 14:2; 2 Corinthians 5:1); the lost are raised to eternal torment in hell in separation from God. (Matthew 8:11-12, 10:28, 13:49-50; Luke 12:5; Revelation 21:8).
The chief purpose of man is to glorify God by loving Him with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5; Isaiah 43:7; Matthew 22:36-40). All believers are to glorify God and thus fulfill the purpose of their existence.
Believing that the cause of Jesus Christ extends to the entire world, we commit ourselves to an ongoing ministry of extending His call to make disciples around the world. We believe it is the obligation of the saved to witness by their lives and words to these truths and to proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all the world. It is also an obligation of believers to help the poor and oppressed through physical means, following the example of our Lord Jesus. (Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 25: 34-45; 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8).
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Ticket Next Best Action
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MetTel, like many large companies, has a trouble ticket system in place to respond to customer needs. Each ticket is sorted and resolved by an operator or engineer. Due to human variance, issue resolution can vary. MetTel wanted to ensure consistency in quality and speed when resolving tickets, and was looking for a way to improve profitable growth.
What we did
One of the key features of any ticket management system is the "Next Best Action," an approach that requires operators to select the most appropriate action each time they manage a ticket. Using MetTel's historical data, we trained an AI to learn best practice when it came to selecting the next best action.
The Ticket Next Best Action (or TNBA) AI now replaces the human decisions involved in determining the Next Best Action. This breaks away from a traditional, linear decision tree-based model, making MetTel's solutions efficient, yet flexible and natural. It ensures every ticket is treated with the same quality as MetTel's best engineer, every single time. Consistency of quality is a key element to TNBA. We also automated the system's response, helping MetTel to achieve zero human touch ticket resolution.
The Process
We trained an AI with the vast amount of data MetTel already had at hand, using Natural Language Processing to extract ticket context and subject. Then, our predictive models were applied to a resulting structured data set along with hundreds of additional ticket features.
MetTel can now handle a mountain of tickets without growing proportionately in staff size – meaning their people and costs are now detached from their growth. They deliver more with less using existing resources to ensure efficient, quality resolutions to tickets. Plus, they can now guarantee consistency when it comes to issue resolution and improving SLAs, increasing the quality of their offer in the market and boosting their competitiveness.
TNBA works on all of MetTel's tickets at all times, freeing up its operators and engineers to work on more complex tasks and resolving many of its tickets instantly.
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The papers in this volume are presented at the Workshop on Processing Historical Language, held in conjunction with the 40-year anniversary of NoDaLiDa, 22 May 2017 in Gothenburg.
While historical texts have long attracted interest from language historians and historical linguists, we have seen an increased attention to the problems particular to processing historical data from a computational perspective in the last decade or so. 'Processing' here entails a wide range of text processing tasks, such as creating electronic transcriptions and editions of manuscripts, constructing lexica, tagging, and parsing, as well as contentoriented processing such as semantic parsing and information extraction. The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers working on processing historical materials with a particular focus on work that investigates the combination of datadriven and knowledge-driven modelling.
We received 16 submissions, which were each reviewed (double blind) by three programme committee members. Because of the amount and quality of the submissions, the workshop, initially planned as a half-day workshop, was prolonged to accommodate 9 oral presentations.
The authors come from eight different European countries. The research presented at the workshop covers a range of topics related to historical materials, including spelling standardization, linguistic analysis, identification of text re-use, and data visualization. Featured languages are Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Latin, and Spanish, at varying historical stages. The programme also includes an invited talk by Stefanie Dipper, titled Variance in historical data: how bad is it and how can we profit from it for historical linguistics?
We are excited to have such a varied and inspiring programme and would like to thank the invited speaker, authors, and reviewers for their valuable contributions.
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Gerlof Bouma and Yvonne Adesam
The workshop is organized as part of project MAÞiR – Methods for the automatic Analysis of Text in digital Historical Resources – funded by Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation, grant MAW 2012.0146.


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"The very moment I'm out of these I'm going to finish breaking your face," Sarrica said.
He couldn't turn his head to look at Lesto in the stocks beside him, and his left hand was in his way anyway, but Sarrica didn't need to see to know the scathing, disgusted look on Lesto's face.
Sarrica's mouth, his teachers and commanding officers and father were fond of telling him, was what always got him into trouble.
Lesto didn't need words to express his opinion. According to his father, Lesto's every thought was on his face—all the more when that thought wasn't a good one. But then, the notorious Duchen was known for the very same thing. The Duchess, even across the seas, despaired of both husband and heir.
"Why did you punch me this time, anyway?" Sarrica asked. "I haven't even seen you all day. Father had me in council meetings with him all day, which was even more stupid and boring than I knew it would be. The minute I'm High King I'm making a new law that no member of the council is allowed to speak longer than five minutes at a time, and have to wait for three other people to speak before going a second time."
That got a sharp bark of laughter. "Good luck with that, Imperial Crown Halfwit."
Sarrica shot a nasty look in Lesto's general direction.
"Keep talking, both of you, and you'll earn yourself an extra hour," said a guard as he strode into the yard to check on them.
Sarrica started to reply, then actually thought better of it. The guard gave him a faintly surprised look. "Half an hour more and you get a break." He strode off again, calling to someone out of Sarrica's line of sight.
When he was certain no one would hear them talking, he said, "Seriously, why did you punch me? I haven't done anything! Even if I wanted to incur your wrath, which I don't, I haven't had time."
"Oh, shut up," Lesto said sourly. "I know damn good and well what you've been saying about me, you pantheon-rejected bastard."
"Well that makes one of us." What had he said? Sarrica wracked his mind for anything that could have been misconstrued or twisted by people in the palace, but Twelve, if he wasn't in training or in lessons then he was shadowing his father learning things that managed to be even more boring than mathematics. "You can be mad at me all you like, but it doesn't do much good if I don't know what you're talking about."
"Pantheon reject you!" Lesto snarled. "I heard you! And everyone was more than happy to repeat it to me over breakfast anyway!"
"Repeat what?" Sarrica asked. "The last time I said anything about you was telling my father I wanted you to come along on my trip south, though I'm starting to change my mind."
"You said you were tired of me following you around! That irritating know-it-all desperate for friends that even his fancy title can't buy. The only thing he loves is his sword."
Sarrica groaned. "Seriously, Lesto? You're supposed to be smart! You're dumber than a broken crate of rotted clams!"
"The minute I'm free—"
"Whatever, I'll knock you flat for being a halfwit long before you're able to get a swing in," Sarrica snapped. "I wasn't talking about you. I was talking about Corrian, that creepy bastard from Benta. The one who looks like someone sat on his nose and thinks he's better than everyone else because his daddy is best friends with a bunch of stuffy, supposedly important people. He won't stop following me. I keep using the secret tunnels to avoid him. I was complaining to Farawni; just how many people were eavesdropping? I can't believe you thought I was talking about you."
"It made sense," Lesto muttered.
Sarrica rolled his eyes. "It did not. Does not. Whatever. You're a clod of dirt. If I was sick of you, I'd say go away, Lesto. If I was talking to someone else, I'd say 'I'm sick of Lesto' or 'I'm sick of the future Duke of Pirates' or—" He pitched his voice to sound like the breathy sons and daughters of the courtiers, "I'm sick of Lord I Love Pirates More Than Anything In the World."
"I hate you."
"Yes, I know, my nose is still feeling it."
A long sigh, and then Lesto grumbled, "Sorry." A pause, and then he added, "I do not love pirates more than any—"
The rest of what he said was drowned out by Sarrica's laughter.
"Why do I spend time with you?" Lesto asked when Sarrica stopped laughing. "I'm going to get in more trouble for showing up late for afternoon drills. I was supposed to be going into the city tonight, and now I'm going to be scrubbing the barracks floors until I pass out."
"Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be right there with you," Sarrica said. "I'm supposed to be with my father meeting the delegates from Treya Mencee. That starved pigeon from university is supposed to be among them."
"Lord Oscar?"
Sarrica grunted. "That's the one. Father says we should be good friends."
"Lord Oscar thinks it's acceptable to slip dream powder into the drinks when he can't be bothered to ask for consent. That's no friend of yours. Why did they let him back out of Treya Mencee?"
"His father was appointed ambassador, didn't you hear?"
"Sarrica, when in the sixteen years I've been alive have I given a single damn about who is ambassador to what? I barely know the names of the people we put up with every day."
"Lucky you."
"Shut up."
Silence fell for a few minutes, then Lesto asked in a tone Sarrica had only heard from him on one other occasion. "You really weren't talking about me?"
"Lesto, if there's anyone between the two of us who should hate the other, it's you who should hate me. I called you stupid the day we met. It cost me a rose ice. Why would I go behind your back now? Because I don't want to wind up in the stocks? Ha!"
"You're an ass."
"That's rich coming from you, pirate lover."
"I don't love pirates!" Lesto hissed.
Sarrica sniggered. "Please. You probably write love notes and put them in bottles and toss them into the sea. Then you stand there all dramatic on the shore or the coast pretending—"
"I am going to fucking kill you. At least I didn't dump an entire pitcher of wine down the front of Lady Minu's gown."
"I hate her and I hated that particular wine. It seemed a good combination."
A startled silence, then, "You did it on purpose?"
"Of course I did it—"
"Are you supposed to be talking?"
They both snapped their mouths shut.
"You're supposed to be getting a break," Captain Leela said, "but I think I'll let you suffer another ten minutes."
"That's cruel."
"So is having to put up with the pair of you," Leela retorted. "But here we all are."
Sarrica winced. "Apologies, Captain."
"I don't want to hear it," she said, then sighed. "What I want is for the two of you to show sense. You're young—too young, I think, for all that is falling and will soon fall on your shoulders. But it is what it is and there's nothing to do about except ensure that you are as ready as you can be. And being mindlessly violent about every little thing, especially with each other, isn't how to deal with problems. Both of you would be where you should be right now if you'd had a civil conversation instead of a shouting match followed by a round of punching. Listening to gossip doesn't accomplish anything, and I thought you both knew that. Cadet?"
"I am sorry, Captain," Lesto said. "I should have known better. I should have asked."
"Better. Your Highness?"
"I didn't—" Sarrica snapped his mouth shut at her look. "I shouldn't have punched him after he punched me." But he was going to find out who had told Lesto lies and punch them.
She gave him a look. "Subtlety is never going to be your gift, Highness. It's rarely difficult to tell what you're thinking. You should work on that, but also accept that you'll probably never be as contained regarding your thoughts as would be preferable. If you can't hide them, own them, but don't be controlled by the emotions driving them."
"So what am I supposed to do? Just let people get away with lying to Lesto and trying to sabotage our friendship?"
"Well from where I'm standing, it certainly looks like they succeeded. Whatever they wanted, those parties are having a grand laugh, at the very least. What if they had wholly succeeded and you and Lesto were no longer friends? All because you let other people control you. Instead of yelling and punching people, try hitting them where it hurts."
Sarrica gave her a look.
"Don't get smart," Leela said. "I mean: these are nobles. All their power is in their titles and their fortunes. It's generally not worth tampering with their position in court, so go after their money. Fine them. Sit down and actually read some of those books your tutors and professors put in front of you and learn all the reasons you can force them to hand over money to the courts. That will simmer them down."
"Father never does that," Sarrica said.
"Your father doesn't heed advice very well. I am hoping to fix that problem in the son."
Sarrica couldn't argue with that, so didn't bother.
"As for you," Leela said, and Lesto groaned. "You have a long way to go, cadet, if you're going to be worth anything as a soldier. Fathoms Deep should be ashamed of you right now. What will your parents say?"
"Not to bother them unless I'm bleeding to death?" Lesto replied, and yelped when she cuffed him. "It's true," he muttered.
Leela gave him a look. "I think you can have your break now, and then you still have one hour to go, I think?"
"Yes, Captain," Lesto and Sarrica sighed together.
The barest hint of smile flickered across her face. "Sergeant, unlock—"
Her words were drowned out by laughter, as a tall figure with milk-white skin and a lean frame stalked across the yard. Other figures followed him, one who looked just like the young man laughing at them, all of them dressed in Treya Mencee clothes, all tight fits and shiny gold buttons and lace trimming everything. "The imperial crown prince in the stocks! This country is barbaric."
Sarrica barred his teeth. "Barbaric is turning people into slaves."
"Why are you locked up like a common criminal, Harkenos?"
"I'm locked up like somebody who broke the rules," Sarrica said. "Why do you always ask such stupid questions, Oscar?"
He jutted his chin out as the rest of the group reached them. "Where I come from, we don't put future kings in stocks."
"That explains a lot," Sarrica replied. "Maybe if they put a few more of you royals and nobles in stocks, you might get through your heads that treating people like animals is wrong."
Oscar gave him a pitying look. "Some people are not as smart and capable as others. It's for the best they're looked after by those of us who are capable."
Sarrica nearly lost it then, but the wan look on Leela's face stopped him short. Her wife was from Treya Mencee—an escaped slave from one of the colonies under Trey Mencee rule, in fact. Tamping down on what he wanted to say, Sarrica instead asked, "What are you doing out here?"
"I wanted to see you, and they were giving us a tour of your rather eccentric palace. Someone said you were here, but I couldn't quite believe they'd be so disrespectful of their betters."
"Everyone is subject to punishment for breaking rules," Sarrica said, looking at Oscar like he'd grown two heads. "I'm a cadet in the army, and therefore subject to military law. But I only have another hour of punishment left and then I will be more than happy to discuss the matter further. I'm not really supposed to be talking right now."
Oscar looked as though he wanted to argue, but his father called to him sharply, offered apologies to Leela and someone Sarrica couldn't see, and shortly after that they finally left.
"My father is going to kill me," Sarrica moaned.
"For once, I disagree," Leela replied. "That was well done, Highness. Show that much class and sense every time you're mad at someone, and you'll be the finest High King this empire has ever seen."
"Ha!" Lesto said.
"I'm going to punch you the minute we're free," Sarrica retorted.
Leela sighed. "Let them out for a break, then they have one more hour left—and an additional fifteen minutes for being smartasses and talking when they shouldn't."
"Yes, Captain," said the nearby sergeant holding the keys.
Sarrica and Lesto groaned, but didn't argue, merely called farewell as Leela swept away in a jangle of armor and swordbelt.


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Interest Rate Parity
A theory of interest rate determination whereby the real interest rate on comparable financial assets should be the same in all economies with full access to world financial markets.
(Principles of Macroeconomics 4th Canadian Edition by Mankiw, Kneebone, McKenzie, and Rowe p.290)
There are limitations to the interest rate parity for two reasons. First, financial assets carry with them the possibility of default. Thus, the higher the risk of default, the higher the interest rate; the interest rate on comparable financial assets would not be the same for varying levels of default risk. Secondly, financial assets offered for sale in different countries are not necessarily perfect substitutes for each other.


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One of the older structures in Melaka, the Porta de Santiago was originally built by the Portuguese in 1512 as one of the four main gates to its fortress during their 130 year colonial rule. Restoration was undertaken by the Dutch. Sadly, the British destroyed the A'Famosa fortress, with only the one gate remaining. Upon entering the arched interior, visitors had a mini concert provided by a few guitarists and singers.
Until 2006, the ruins of the Portuguese fortress/wall lay buried underground. It was the intended site for the city's tower, which was subsequently relocated. Laterite rocks from nearby Upeh Island were used to rebuild the watch tower.


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Japan – Core Machinery Orders
On Sunday, at GMT 11:50 p.m., the Japanese Cabinet Office released the month-over-month national core machinery orders. It measures the changes in the total value of new purchase orders placed by the private sector with the local Japanese manufacturers. However, this figure excludes shipping related machines and utilities.
Binary options traders consider the core machinery orders figure to be an important leading indicator of the Japanese productions. It is because a rising trend of purchase orders provides an indication that Japanese manufacturers are about to increase their economic activity in order to deliver the orders.
Last month, the core machinery orders figure suggested that purchase orders decreased by -3.9%. The forecast for month was set at an increase of 2.5%. However, the actual figure came out much better than what the market was expecting, at 10.1%.
United States – Retail Sales
On Thursday, at GMT 12:30 p.m., the US Census Bureau will release the national month-over-month retail sales figure. It measures the changes in the total value of all sales made at the retail level in the country over the past month.
Retail sales data are considered by binary options investors to be the primary gauge of consumer spending and confidence. This is because when consumers are confident about their future financial situation, they tend to spend more.
Last month, the US retail sales value increased by 0.3%. Analysts are expecting that this month, it would likely increase by an additional 0.4%.
USD/JPY Forecast
Since March 25, the USD/JPY remained bullish and climbed up by around 650 pips. However, after reaching near the 111.00 level, it found a strong resistance. On the last week of May, the USD/JPY started a bearish retracement. But, soon it found support near the 108.15 level. Currently, the pair is once again approaching the 111.00 level.
The Japanese core machinery orders just jumped by 10.1%. However, analysts are expecting the US retail sales to increase from 0.3% to 0.4% this month. As the retail sales data in the US is more important compared to the Japanese core machinery orders figure, it will have a greater market impact. We believe it would set a bullish fundamental outlook for the USD/JPY this week. Therefore, if the USD/JPY closes above the resistance near 111.00, it would likely attract additional bullish momentum in the market.
Hence, US binary options traders should look out for trading opportunities above this major resistance level around 111.00.
BTC/USD Forecast
Since early February, the BTC/USD remained range bound. During the last few months, the bitcoin price mostly traded sideways, where it found a strong support near the 6450.0 level. In the last two weeks, the BTC/USD once again turned bearish. Currently, it is testing the 6450.0 level.
Earlier this week, the US bank Wells Fargo said it will no longer allow its credit card customers to purchases any cryptocurrency using their cards. "We're doing this in order to be consistent across the Wells Fargo enterprise due to the multiple risks associated with this volatile investment," said Wells Fargo.
As one of the largest banks in the US banks, Wells Fargo issues a lot of credit cards. If its customers fail to make cryptocurrency transactions, it will certainly have a negative impact on the volume. Hence, the decision from Wells Fargo will likely have a bearish impact on the BTC/USD price.
Hence, US bitcoin traders should look out for trading opportunities below this major support level around 6450.0.
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Hell Really Exists
I leaned back on the couch and thought for a moment. Moreland had adroitly responded to the toughest objections to the issue of hell. I had to admit that when I took all of his answers together, they did seem to provide a reasonable rationale for the doctrine.
Yet that didn't remove my discomfort. And I was in good company. C. S. Lewis once said the doctrine of hell is "one of the chief grounds on which Christianity is attacked as barbarous and the goodness of God impugned."i6
As for Moreland, he had spoken as a philosopher and theologian, but I was curious about his personal reaction to this issue. "What about you, J.P?" I asked. "You've woven some convincing arguments in favor of the doctrine, but be honest-don't you have times when you feel terribly uncomfortable about the existence of hell?"
Moreland removed his silver-rimmed glasses and rubbed his eyes before speaking. "Absolutely," he said.
"No question. But, again, feeling uncomfortable about something is not the same thing as having a rational, considered judgment that it's wrong. I believe that hell is morally justifiable, but I don't feel comfortable about it because it's sad."
He paused, then continued. "Keep in mind that God doesn't feel comfortable about it, either. He doesn't like it. So what's the proper response to feeling uncomfortable? It's not to try to create a view of the afterlife that keeps me from feeling uncomfortable. That's a terrible way to approach truth. The proper thing to do is to admit that hell is real and to allow our feelings of discomfort to motivate us to action.
"For those who don't know Christ, it should motivate them to redouble their efforts to seek him and to find him. For those of us who know him, it should cause us to redouble our efforts to extend his message of mercy and grace to those who need it.
"And we need to keep the right perspective through it all. Remember that hell will forever be a monument to human dignity and the value of human choice. It is a quarantine where God says two important things: 'I respect freedom of choice enough to where I won't coerce people, and I value my image-bearers so much that I will not annihilate them."'
"Can you see how the doctrine of hell can be a stumbling block for spiritual seekers?"
"Yes, I do, and I'd like to say something about that. Whenever you're trying to start a friendship with any person, you don't understand everything about him and you don't necessarily agree or feel good about every view he holds. But you have to ask, on balance, do you trust this person enough to want to enter a friendship with him?
"The same is true with Jesus. Every single issue isn't going to be resolved before we enter into a relationship with him. But the question is, on balance, can you trust him?
"I'd encourage any seeker to read the gospel of John and then ask, 'Can I trust Jesus?' I think the answer is yes. And I believe that, over time, as we develop our relationship with him, we'll even come to trust him in those areas where right now we lack complete understanding."
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As a stylist I see so many women get stuck in a fashion rut. Not knowing how to up their style quotient, especially when it comes to casual attire. So my number recommendation and what I am mad for is a great fitting white tee and an updated black blazer! These two pieces, when combined together, can upgrade your look instantly and affordably! Think Jennifer Anniston, the white tee and blazer are her uniform. Since these two pieces are so basic you can pair them with almost anything. I say go for daring accessories like the leopard boots, or a bright scarf (I did a muted one here since the boots are so loud), or a big statement necklace to add some richness to your outfit!


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There are many other ways you can cook without a kitchen and prepare a delicious meal, which is a technique that works really well.
There are many other ways you can cook a delicious meal, without a kitchen, which is a technique that's relatively simple, and works really well.
Your first thought may be, cooking on a barbecue grill, but that's just one way.
The most important thing, you'll need to cook without a kitchen, is a wood fire.
Then, food can be cooked over an open fire pit, in the ground, in a wood-fired oven, or Swedish Fire Log Stove.
Food cooked with direct fire, instead of coal briquettes, taste so much better.
When cooking without a kitchen, you don't have to wait until the coals are hot; you can start cooking immediately, on an open fire, to fry, boil and bake.
It's necessary to use the same safety precautions, when dealing with a fireplace fire, wood stove fire, camping fire, fire pit …
When cooking on an open fire, I recommend using cast iron cookware.
The landscape can also be used as a cooking device, by using a fire pit oven, and here is how to do it.
First, dig a hole in the ground, in an area with good drainage.
Make sure the pit is big enough for the meat, or cast iron pot that you're using.
Line the pit with large stones such as granite, which will not explode when heated.
Gather some wood, and kindling, and start a fire on top of the stones, in the pit.
Light another fire alongside the pit, with smaller stones around it.
After a couple of hours, extinguish the pit fire, brush down the stones, and put in your choice of meat, or a cast iron pot full of vegetables.
Cover the pot with some of the smaller stones, that have been heated on the second fire.
To finish off, fill the pit with soil and turf, then leave the venison, lamb, etc. to cook for three to five hours.
Another technique to cook without a kitchen is: wrapping fish in leaves or pine needles, and baking in a covered clay dish.
Cooking without a kitchen may seem like a lot of effort, for just one meal, but, if push come to shove and you need an alternative cooking method, the process can be just as enjoyable as "eating."
If you love being outdoors, and cooking outdoors, cooking without a kitchen will be a pleasure, and not a chore, of survival, trial and error.


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America is the only land in the world that is free. Everyone else on the entire planet is stuck in constant oppressive bondage and slavery, right?
I mean isn't America the only country in the world where…
1. You have the Freedom to Speak?
As long as you get a permit and stay inside the free speech zone and don't say anything negative about the government on facebook if you were in the military.
2. You have Freedom to travel?
As long as you don't travel on a road with a checkpoint and as long as you don't have a problem going through radiation scanners at the airport and as long as you don't mind being randomly stopped and frisked by police for walking down the side walk.
3. You have Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment?
As long as you are not providing people with farm fresh natural foods like raw milk and non-genetically mutated veggies.
4. You have Freedom to gather and petition?
As long as you are a female and go topless or as long as you don't mind being hit by rubber bullets or chemical weapons or police fists.
5. You have Freedom of religion?
As long as you are obedient and pick one of the pre-approved churches that has already forget about what is morally right or written in scripture but remembered to get their 501(c)(3) status and collect you got it, another offering.
6. You have Freedom of the Press?
As long as you don't report anything to the public that could potentially be considered NOT-helpful or embarrassing to the government.
7. You have absolute Freedom over your body?
As long as you are ok with drinking fluoride and taking government mandated vaccines or as long as you think having an abortion is a healthy way to treat a baby.
8. You have Freedom from theft of your possessions?
As long as you don't count the banksters stealth theft of the entire economy and the amazing number of people being illegally kicked out of their homes everyday.
9. You have Freedom to choose your Representatives in government?
As long as you pick one of the two choices from the two party duopoly system they are color coded to make it easy for you, just pick one, red or blue.
10. You have Freedom to bear arms and protect yourself?
As long as you don't live in a prime trendy area that has already disarmed the public like New York, Chicago, and Washington DC.
…and there you have it, the land of the brave and the home of the Free. What could be better for you and me? #TGIF
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