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Municipal Affairs 5 (September 1901):670-674.
[NOTE--The Model City was first outlined some three years ago by Mr. Crandall at a meeting of the National Municipal League. Since then several other plans of a similar character have been worked out quite independently, and recently all have been united by the Municipal Art Society of New York, and a committee representing the different organizations appointed to urge upon the managers of the St. Louis Exposition the adoption of the idea.--EDITOR.]
The American tourist, when rambling through the old cities of Europe whose history antedates, perhaps, the discovery of the Western Hemisphere, constantly remarks Upon the seeming lack of plan or purpose. The cities apparently grew haphazard, and streets were laid out without reference to artistic effect and without proper regard for transportation facilities. Indeed, whatever of plan there is to be found in European cities, has its origin, in most instances, in the last century, and very frequently within the last quarter of it. Paris--the Mecca of students of civic aesthetics--is the product of Baron Haussmann and his immediate successors, many of whom are still active. The broad avenues, the commodious public buildings, the spacious parks of Berlin, London, Vienna, Glasgow and hundreds of other cities are the work of yesterday. A description of sanitary conditions in almost every city of fifty years ago is so strange and appalling as to cause its accuracy to be challenged. A well-constructed sewage system, which we have come to assume as properly belonging to every progressive city, is wholly the outgrowth of the last generation of sanitary engineers. It is only a short time ago that street cleaning departments began their existence, and such scavenging as was done was performed by the dog, the hog or the buzzard.
There is now, however, a well-developed science for all the various lines of municipal activity; and however far short of perfection actual administration may fall, not even the most pessimistic person will contend that rapid progress has not been made. The narrative of such progress ought to be an inspiration to every public official and to every urban dweller.
The principal defect at the present moment is the lack of facilities for placing the experience of widely-separated cities at the disposal of each and every urban center. Every city has its own peculiar local conditions, out of which spring peculiar problems that sometimes require treatment considerably different from that adopted by other cities. Nevertheless, what has been tried and has succeeded or has failed, is of great value to every other city, for thereby much experimentation, much time and much expense be saved.
Then, too, there is competition between cities, as well as between individuals. Persons of wealth, and, to some extent the central offices of business houses, locate where municipal improvements have been carried farthest. The city that has poorly-paved streets, hideous public buildings, inadequate sewage systems, and poor water supplies cannot long compete with its more progressive and better-governed neighbor. Good Americans are said to go to Paris when they die, not because Paris is considered the commercial center of the world, but because it is considered the most beautiful city. Art, therefore, is a very important factor, and every city which wishes to retain its position and grow in wealth and population, must know what other cities are doing, and learn from experience.
It was the appreciation of these facts--the inspiration that would come from a comparison of past and present conditions, and the benefits of a more general familiarity with the best each city affords--that led the Municipal Art Society of New York to suggest to the authorities of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition the construction of a model city and a municipal art exhibit at St. Louis in 1903.
The memorial presented suggested:
First--That those departments of the general Exposition which are similar in their functions to the same departments in modern cities be incorporated as working models in the general plan of the special Exposition. These may include the engineering, park and tree planting, fire, police, health, street cleaning, garbage disposal, water supply, and other departments. These may be so grouped as to illustrate the administration of a modern city on the best lines and thus form an object lesson for American and foreign cities without the least interference with their normal functions as necessities of the Exposition itself.
Second--There are certain other features, which, while not in themselves necessities to the welfare of the Exposition, would be valuable educational attractions. Public schools, public library, museum and similar buildings devoted to educational matters would naturally be included.
Third--Any plans for a model city would involve treatment of parks and plaza spaces, street crossing and other vistas, grouping and architecture of other structures and other lines in which the aesthetic factor is important. To make these practical, however, they must be adjusted to more utilitarian features (as in the case of actual practice); hence are thus suggested rather than definitely specified.
Fourth--In order that there might be a place for the assemblage and classification of the smaller concrete objects, such as street signs, lamp posts, letter boxes paper receptacles, park settees, street electroliers, street cleaning machinery, and a thousand and one other articles employed in the construction and maintenance of a city, a building to be called the Municipal Art Building might be erected.
The proposed scheme is so broad in its scope and so comprehensive in its opportunity as to render difficult a concise statement. Its general purpose is to show (1) the progress already made in every phase of municipal development, (2) the most successful methods of solving each and every municipal problem, beginning with the laying out of a city (streets, avenues, parks, etc.) and ending with the public baths, laundries, theatres and telephones, having run the entire gamut of municipal problems and city conditions, and (3) how art may be combined with utility so as to make the city not only the most effective industrial, commercial and social unit, but also the most attractive and the most beautiful.
To this end plans, photographs and sketches should be secured from the most progressive cities of the world, and, wherever possible, the machinery actually used should be displayed. For instance, Chicago should send a working model of the sanitary canal by which it disposes of its sewage. Paris should exhibit its system of sewers. Glasgow might be called upon to portray its well-developed system of garbage disposal and utilization. New York would explain the rapid transit subway it is now building--the most extensive system in the world.
Private companies would gladly display the various kinds of machinery and manufactured products used by cities or private corporations doing municipal work, such as fire apparatus, garbage incinerators, paving materials, water meters, filters, hydrants, etc., sewer appliances, lighting systems, voting machines, etc., etc. Wherever possible this display would be supplemented by practical illustration. Fire companies from various cities could give drills showing latest and most approved methods of fighting fires and saving life. The streets of the Exposition would be cleaned in the best possible way, and garbage disposal works erected upon the grounds.
In other instances, where it is impossible, owing to lack of space or of facilities for doing the work, stereopticon views and moving pictures could be used very effectively, and the visitor to the Exposition thus enabled to see what the cities of the world were doing for their citizens, without visiting them personally.
Particular attention should be paid to public art, and the cities of the world sacked to secure the most artistic lamp posts, street signs, guideboards, public buildings, bridges, monuments, parks, boulevards, railway stations, etc., etc. Heretofore, principal attention has been paid to utility, but the fact is now becoming widely recognized that art and utility can easily be combined, and that the public appreciates, yea, even demands, the most artistic, rather than the hideous or even the commonplace.
Such an exhibit of models, photographs, sketches and drawings from the world's cities would be one of the most attractive features of the Exposition, in connection with which there could be held an International Convention upon Public Art. Two have already been held in Paris and Brussels; the third is soon to be held at Turin
The advantages of such an exhibit are so evident as to call for little discussion. The Model City would be an inspiration to every city dweller and public official. It would show in a way which no one could escape, the possibility as well as the advisability of solving every problem in the most effective manner.
The increasing concentration of population warns us that every social and political problem is to be settled, if settled at all, in the cities, and with city conditions plainly in mind. From one-third to two-thirds of the inhabitants of every progressive country reside in cities over ten thousand population, and the censuses just being taken indicate that we have hardly crossed the threshold.
Yet, up to the present time, there has been no specific effort made to interest the city visitor. No exposition, little or big, ignores the agricultural population. It is safe to say that a large majority of the visitors of any exposition comes from the incorporated municipalities. Assuming this to be a correct statement, is it not about time that the city, town and village be recognized in some manner befitting their importance? An effort is made to teach the farmer; why not make an equal effort for the benefit of the citizen who has to provide his own government?
The idea is not new. It was presented to the managers of the Pan-American Exposition in the spring of 1899 by a member of the Municipal Art Society. It was widely commented upon by the press at the time, and with universal favor. It received the hearty approval of such men as President Roosevelt, then Governor, who, in his last annual message, recommended an appropriation of State funds for its installation, and of ex-Mayors Low and Strong, Richard Watson Gilder, Albert Shaw, and many others, including city officials of the leading cities. All the Buffalo papers commended the scheme, and one of them said editorially, May 19, 1899:
The Pan-American Exposition could have no educational feature of greater practical value than an exhibit setting forth the progress of municipal government and showing how the best methods may be attained, for in this way the millions who go to the Exposition would be rendered more intelligent on this important subject and could be taught by object lessons what it would take them a long time to learn through reading of newspapers, magazines and books. The Exposition must, of course, depend largely upon exhibits and attractions such as draw the crowds in order to be a financial success, but it must also be borne in mind that to prove of permanent educational value and to rank high among the great expositions of the last quarter of a century it must provide features which will appeal to the intelligence of the people who will enter its gates.
Buffalo failed to adopt the plan, for the simple reason that its space and funds were too limited. If the St. Louis Exposition fails to seize upon the opportunity, it will not be for this reason, for it already has thirty millions in sight and ample area.
Chicago gave to the world "The White City" in 1893, Buffalo its "Rainbow City" in 1901, and now let St. Louis contribute "The Model City." .


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With each new year, new plans must be implemented to sustain growth and development and to those which were previously made but fell short, revamping is necessary.
Major stakeholders in the parish are moving along a central theme to provide more opportunities for young people, consistently develop the economy, and to make Manchester a safe place to live, work and do business.
Parish manager of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Beverly Boothe told The Gleaner that all the plans for the 2016 period were executed and the same streak of success should follow in 2017.
"We have some community groups that we call the Community Development Committee. There are 73 of them, but there are some weak ones that we are hoping to strengthen through training.We also want to facilitate more safety and security meetings as the communities are requesting them, along with parenting workshops and workshops to address domestic violence," said Boothe.
She further noted that training will be done with specific persons who can ably assist members of their communities through drug abuse awareness sessions.
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"We also have our interagency network, where we have the 22 agencies in the parish involved, and we started a project last year in collaboration with the Mental Health Unit at the Southern Regional Health Authority, where we are trying to expand the hospice near to the hospital to accommodate street people and those with mental health issues. We'll be continuing that in 2017," noted Boothe.
She, however, said the SDC's main aim is to get the local initiatives going in the communities, particularly local economic projects.
"We will be having a series of night fairs. We're hoping to work together with the Christiana business fair (among others). We hope to have a Williamsfield farm fest to expand the economic aspects of our communities," Boothe told The Gleaner.
In an effort to engage the young people, the parish manager said the Commission will be engaging them through a number of sporting activities including, but not limited to netball competitions and track meets.
For chairman of the Parish Development Committee, Anthony Freckleton, the economic development of the parish through skills training and certification of the young people is top priority.
"We would like to see a continuation of the BPO sector in Mandeville that will provide more jobs. The critical issues that we face in the parish regarding skills training and unemployment, we would like to enable as many young people in the parish to acquire skills because without that, it will be very difficult for them to participate in the economic development of the parish," Freckleton told The Gleaner. This he says will be done through a partnership with the HEART Trust NTA, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning.
Freckleton said for years, there have been talks of a project after bauxite, but hopes a definitive plan will be made as "the mined-out lands represent an opportunity for development and benefits to be utilised".
In his capacity as chair of the South Coast Tourist Board, Freckleton is expecting that tourist visits to the area will improve and boost the economy; considering the number of heritage sites and housing (hotels, guest houses) accommodations that are here.
While the powers that be seek to improve business in the parish, the police are confident that the reduction seen in all major crimes will continue this year.
According to Superintendent Wayne Cameron, there has been a reduction in six out of seven major categories.Murder has seen a reduction from 53 in 2015 to 42 in 2016. Robbery went down by 16 per cent, having recorded 174 cases in 2015 and 158 in 2016.
Cameron said shootings were down by 11 per cent, moving from 41 last year to 30 in 2016. Sixty-five aggravated assault cases were reported in 2015 compared to 51 in 2016.

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3rd-seeded Halep says shoulder fine for Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — French Open runner-up Simona Halep says she is ready for Wimbledon and has recovered well from the right shoulder muscle injury that forced her to withdraw from a tuneup tournament this week.
The Romanian, who is seeded third at the All England Club, heads to Wimbledon with more confidence than in the past, saying: "I'm looking forward to go very far in this tournament."
Halep has never been past the second round at the grass-court major.
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The modular construction process is compared to building with Legos by many. A home is divided up into modules and assembled onsite in sections. It's easy to see how the comparisons are made. The power of Legos is in its Creative Sets. A set can come with hundreds or even thousands of pieces. It is up to the creative mind that owns the set to construct a building with the pieces supplied. Imagination is enhanced by designing amazing Lego buildings from the defined list of Lego pieces in the set. The parallels with modular homes can be uncanny.
Why Did Lego Go Modular?
According to Wikipedia, Modular Buildings is a series that was created in response to feedback and suggestions from the Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL), and the Teen Fans of Lego (TFOL) community, the sets in this series are generally intended for more advanced builders with most sets containing more than 2,000 total pieces and making use of unorthodox building techniques which have not been tried before in official Lego sets.
This sounds a lot like the construction of real modular homes. In contrast, most Lego sets are aimed at children and adolescents. The new series is aimed at the 16 and older age group. The Modular Buildings series has been received with positive reviews. They are Lego designers and fans as "toys for adults".
Lego Homes and Modular Homes
Modular construction is the process of taking a home plan and dividing it up into modules. These modules are then constructed in a factory as unique, self-contained pieces that can be transported individually to a building site. Modular construction came about initially as a solution to help with alleviating the housing shortage following WWII. Modular became one of the solutions to solve the shortage (Sounds familiar to the housing shortage of today). In the early days, each of these modules was simplistic because the technology and the ability to transport large sections of homes to building sites was developing. In addition, building codes were diverse and not standardized.
Because of its early roots, modular homes found their initial market in providing solid and comfortable housing at a great value. However, as building techniques have improved, road systems have gotten better for delivery, and energy requirements have tightened; modular has come into its own. However, what still remains is the perception from its origins that is just a bunch of blocks that can be creatively assembled to meet basic home needs. That perception is changing. The Internet and the plan sites, such as ArchitecturalDesigns.com, offer modular plans that will astound much learning about modular construction.
Mass Customization and the Lego Process
Another interesting parallel in construction is between Legos and Mass Customization. The aim of the mass customization concept is to gain a tremendous increase in variety and customization without a corresponding increase in costs. The modular construction industry is working diligently to apply this principle to its home manufacturing process. America is a land of individuality. While homes require a floor, walls, and a roof, home buyers expect to be able to determine what they will look like.
Similarly, a challenge faced by the designers of the Modular Buildings Lego sets is that they are not able to work with the full palette of Lego bricks and colors ever produced when designing. Instead, they are limited to the bricks and colors currently in production by Lego at the time of the product design. As an example, for Café Corner, the designer wanted to include a bicycle piece in the set, but at the time, the machine that made bicycle pieces was broken. It had to be fixed in order for the designer to be able to include the piece in his design. With Market Street, the fan designer was limited to only the bricks and color combinations available as 'active components,' meaning bricks that were already in production. No new bricks could be introduced.
Again, the parallels are uncanny. Architects and designers can create just about any style and any home using modular construction. Part of the challenge that great architects and designers enjoy is the finding creative ways to work within a discipline, a style, or method and provide imaginative, livable, comfortable buildings.
Modular Homes and Legos: Two Concepts Adapting for the Future
Legos started after WWII as a Danish Toy Company. It got its start and grew by adapting to what customers wanted. It has been an evolutionary process that has grown into what we all know today. Lego is known internationally for its creativity.
Modular construction is on that same path, but for a slightly different reason. We can't continue to build like we have always built homes. We just don't have the people or the resources to do it. We need our homes to be built better, be built stronger, and to be more energy efficient. At the same time, as Americans, we demand creativity and style along with the ability to customize. That is who we are. Modular provides us with that path forward. Modular construction is the future path of home construction.
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Storage, storage, storage is all we covet sometimes. Storage is something we can never get enough of, especially when we never stop buying or starting a new collection. When there is no empty floor space to add onto; going inside the walls, under staircases, or even adding a shelf over a hallway door is a smart way to go.
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Séminaire "De Troie à Byzance", Journée d'études, Paris, 31st March 2012
The morning is dedicated to classical literary subjects, but a few papers in the afternoon may be of interest to anyone working on Late Antique or Medieval literature who feels comfortable with their French. The schedule is available here.
A one-day colloquium hosted by the Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, London, Friday 15th June 2012
Scholars of Medieval History, from MA students through to post-doctoral researchers, are invited to participate in a one-day colloquium which will address key questions in current historical writing on western Europe, Byzantium and the Eastern Mediterranean throughout the Middle Ages. It will feature a keynote lecture by Professor David Bates (UEA): 'Is it possible to write a cultural biography of William the Conqueror?'
This event will provide a unique opportunity for researchers to contribute to some of the most pressing debates in current historiography of the Middle Ages. Each strand will take inspiration from an example of historical writing and explore the topic through a broad opening question. Participants are invited to act as lead respondents, presenting a 10 minute pre-prepared response before taking part in a roundtable discussion.
Further details are available on the conference poster.
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Ecole d'été Etudes byzantines Thessalonique 2012
Thessaloniki, Greece, July 4-16, 2012
The Center for Byzantine Studies, Neo-Hellenic and Southeast European of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS-Paris CRH) and the Municipality of Thessaloniki are organizing a series of seminars (in English and French) in the part of a summer School, on the subject Outils à Byzance -Outils pour Byzance, held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from July 4 to 16, 2012. The school is designed for current Master and PhD students, and those who will be beginning in the autumn. To facilitate the participation of students, 35 scholarships are available.Further information, including the program and scholarships, is available here.
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4 week intensive course and field project, San Gemini, Italy, May 20 -June 16 2012
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MSc in Late Antique, Islamic and Byzantine Studies at Edinburgh
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As of 1 February 2012, the University of Southern Denmark in Odense (in cooperation with the University of York in England) have launched an ambitious Centre for Medieval Literature, as one of the ten centres of excellence supported financially by the Danish Government.
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Here are some things that can affect the battery performance of your Whistle 3
There are several things that are working together to keep your pet safe and we want to make sure you're educated on what these things are and help you understand why battery performance can be affected.
Whistle 3 uses both Wi-Fi and the AT&T cellular network to keep you connected to your pet while optimizing its performance and battery life. Battery life can vary depending on where your pet spends most of its time, whether within a Wi-Fi Safe Place or outdoors, and on your GPS location refresh settings within the Whistle app.
Most Common User Scenarios
Here are three scenarios to serve as a guide to expected battery life depending on you and your pet's lifestyle.
Your pet may be a bit of a couch-potato living the indoor pet life during the weekdays and having the occasional weekend adventure with you. Since they are an "energy-saver" and spend most of the day inside in range of your approved Wi-Fi network(s), you can expect Whistle 3 to automatically go into power save mode and use less battery power.
Your pet splits time being indoors and stretching their legs outside at your local coffee shop, park, etc. to burn off excess energy. Since your pet spends some of their time in range of your approved Wi-Fi network(s) and the rest outside using cellular and GPS, you can expect Whistle 3 to use more battery power (just like how your cell phone uses more battery power when using cellular and GPS to map location).
Your pet is a free spirit and likes to roam so Whistle 3's GPS tracking will help you get their last known location so that you can find them quickly. With your pet spending the majority of its time outside the range of your approved Wi-Fi network(s), Whistle 3 will communicate with your smartphone via cellular service and use more battery power.
Changes to Your WiFi Network or Location of Router/Pet
Changes to Your WiFi Name or Password
If you recently changed routers or moved homes and updated your WiFi name or password, your device's place details will need to be updated. To update your WiFi Name or Password, see the steps here.
Location of Your Router
The location of your router is very important in establishing a strong connection to your Whistle 3 device and others electronics in your home. We recommend your router be placed in the center of your home or at least around the area your pet spends the most amount of their time. If your WiFi router is upstairs but your pet is downstairs, vise versa, the signal can and will be affected.
Location of The Whistle 3 On Your Pet
Also keep in mind, your Whistle 3 is on your pet's collar, so if they're laying down and the device is underneath their neck, this could be blocking the WiFi signal. We recommend for your Whistle 3 to be visible at all times, which if it is on a loose collar, can dangle underneath the pet. In addition, we have found that if your pet does sleep in a crate, the communication of the Whistle 3 can be affected.
Power Saving Mode
How To Know Your Device is In Power Saving Mode
When in range of WiFi only, your device conserves battery because GPS and cellular communication are turned off. This is also known as power saving mode. If your device is within range of WiFi, your pet is presumed safe since typically WiFi has limited reach outside of a building. We will also show a small green WiFi icon, at the top of the screen, near your pet's profile picture if they're connected to WiFi.
How To Know Your Device is Not In Power Saving Mode
You will always know if your pet isn't connected to WiFi when you receive a breach notification (whether they really are outside your Safe Place or it is a False Notification). When your pet is outside the perimeter of your set Safe Place you will receive an alert, "Heads up, your pet is 300 feet from Home, near 1234 Home Court." But what if you don't get a notification because your pet is still within their Safe Place but not connected to WiFi? We will show a small orange Cell Bar icon, at the top of the screen, near your pet's profile picture if they're not connected to WiFi.
Strength of WiFi and GPS/Cell Connections
WiFi Connections Are Not All Created Equal
Your WiFi connection may or may not have a strong signal or reach all parts of your property. If the device is frequently in areas of weaker WiFi coverage (such as the far edge of WiFi range or just areas of weak signal due to interference) it's a lot easier for the device to frequently disconnect / reconnect to WiFi and cause the battery to be used more often.
When your device is no longer in range of WiFi, it will check over cellular to see if your pet's last known GPS coordinates and whether they fall within your pet's safe Place perimeter. If your pet is still within the perimeter of your set safe zone, you will not be alerted that your pet is out, but your device may not be in power saving mode because it is not connected to WiFi. We will show a small orange cell icon, at the top of the screen, near your pet's profile picture when this happens and you will still see your pet's icon within your safe place.
Strength of Cellular or GPS Connection
If your Whistle 3 is outside of your WiFi network because of the WiFi signal strength or because you've left your home with your pet, the device is now using it's GPS and AT&T Network features to communicate it's location. If the device is in areas of weaker GPS Visibility and Cell Coverage (such as under thick trees, forest, remote areas, etc.) your device will continue to search for a location and will cause the battery to be used more often.
GPS Scan Frequency When Not Connected to WiFi
How frequently your device checks in the background, when not connected to WiFi, with GPS satellites to see where your pet is located. You can adjust this frequency by changing your GPS refresh rate. This setting does not affect Track sessions but may impact timing of the alert you receive when we recognize that your pet is completely out of the safe place. However, if your pet is at a low risk of leaving the safe zone, but does spend a lot of time not connected to WiFi, it may help your battery life to set a longer interval for the background GPS scan rate. If you tap Track when your pet is out of their safe Place, you will get an updated location every minute.


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2 Indian-Origin Men Arrested For Allegedly Harassing Air India Hostess
Two drunk British nationals of Indian-origin were arrested for allegedly harassing a 28-year-old air hostess on an Air India flight from London to...
Two drunk British nationals of Indian-origin were arrested for allegedly harassing a 28-year-old air hostess on an Air India flight from London to New Delhi. After a complaint was registered, the accused, who are real estate agents were arrested in New Delhi but later got bail, police said.
The accused were identified as Jaspal Singh, 35, and Charandeep Khaira, 36, who had come to New Delhi from London to attend a marriage ceremony in Jaipur, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Airport) Sanjay Bhatia.
Their breathalyzer test indicated they were drunk, he said.
On March 29, while they were on the flight, they asked the air hostess to get them some food. When she took some time to respond, they got irritated and started making lewd statements, police said.
Once the plane landed in New Delhi, the crew reported the matter to the security agencies and a case was registered.
In a statement, Air India condemned the incident and said that they will also investigate the matter at their end.
"The AI is also carrying out its probe and the incident is condemned. At the same time we urge our passengers to draw a line of ethics while flying and using our services so that it does not cause inconvenience to either the airline, supporting staff or our valued travelers," Air India said in its statement.


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Mangaluru, Feb 21, 2019: Anantha Padmanabha K. has been unanimously elected as Chairman for the next term 2019-20. The New Managing Committee of Mangalore Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the triennial term 2019-22 has taken charge at an official charge takeover ceremony held recently at ICAI Bhawan, Padil, Mangalore.
The Mangalore Branch of the ICAI covers the jurisdictional area of Dakshina Kannada dist and Kasargoddist, and is having more than 600 CA members and more than 2000 CA students. Mangalore branch of ICAI is considered as one of the most vibrant branches in India for its all-round activities.
The new Managing Committee members and new Office Bearers of Mangalore ICAI for the term 2019-20
CA.Anantha Padmanabha K. - Chairman, CA.Shantharam Nayak S - Vice-Chairman, CA.Subramanya Kamath K - Secretary, CA.Abdur RahmanMusba - Treasurer, CA.Prasanna Shenoy M - Chairman-Mangalore SICASA, CA.Gautham Pai D - Member, and, CA.Gautham Nayak M - Member.
The New Managing Committee is committed to perform its duties and responsibilities in the best possible manner during its term and seeks the participation, involvement & support of the members, students and public-at-large for all its programmes/activities throughout the term and for all its future endeavours.


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Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday said Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to Sonbhadra is part of a "political stunt."
Priyanka will be visiting Ubbha village of Sonbhadra district today to express solidarity with families of Adivasi farmers who were killed over a property dispute allegedly by the village headman and his associates in Ghorawal last month.
"Uttar Pradesh government has taken the strictest action regarding the Sonbhadra incident. This incident is in a way linked to land acquisition done earlier by ruling Congress leaders, it occurred due to the actions taken during the Congress regime. Congress is directly connected to the incident," Sharma told .
"Congress leaders should go there and repent. Priyanka Gandhi is playing a political stunt and she is visiting Sonbhadra with a political motive. I don't think that any political leader should play politics over such sensitive matters," he added.
Taking a jibe at the Congress over the appointment of Sonia Gandhi as its interim president, Sharma said the party is going back to the past instead of moving forward.
"Congress couldn't find a president even after so many days. People lead towards future but Congress is going back to the past. Congress is devoid of any leadership and people's support," he said.
On July 17, ten people including women were killed, while over 20 sustained injuries when a village headman and his associates allegedly opened fire at a group of people over a land dispute at Ubbha village in Ghorawal area in Sonbhadra district.
The incident took place when the village headman went to take possession of his land purchased two years ago.
Soon after the incident, Priyanka, who is Congress' General Secretary for Uttar PradeshEast, was not allowed by the local administration to visit the site where the violence took place and meet the tribal victim's families in Sonbhadra.
She later met the family members at Chunur guesthouse in neighbouring Mirzapur, where she was detained.
A high voltage political drama had erupted over the incident, with Congress accusing the Yogi Adityanath government of patronising perpetrators of the heinous crime.
A delegation of Congress leaders had earlier handed over compensation cheques to the families of the victims.
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Gray Interface Absolute Rotary Encoder
Definition of Encoders:
Encoders are the equipments which transform angle displacements and linear displacements into electric signals, and are widely applied to detecting elements in the systems of speed control and position control.
Absolute Encoder (Consists of Single- turn and Multi-turn)
Each Code which Absolute Encoder outputs is unique, thus the position, angle and the number of loops get form the codes are also absolute and unique. No need to reset the Zero Mark when power off.
Bus-based Encoder contains several encoders, each encoder has its own cable to output data, the datas will be disposed and transferred by Communication Methods. All the signals from the encoders will be received and read by only on port. Bus-based encoder can save cables, ports and transfer equipment. Support CANopen, MODBUS, PROFIBUS etc.
Selection Guide:
Our Trademark
Flange type
Body Diam
Cable takeout type
Shaft Diam
MA-Muti-ring absolute
Number of turns/Resolution per turn
Output Code
Operate Voltage
Output Form
Customized Code
A=clamp+screw hole
B=socket side out
B=slot+screw hole
P=socket bottom out
C=clamp+half slot
L=cable side out
L=Long line driver
D=square pad+through-hole
C=cable bottom out
D=DB bottom out
F=clamp+screw hole+slot
L=Long line driver
O=screw hole
K=half hollow shaft
N=no shaft
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IDENCODER are popular equivalent replacement for similar foreign products such as Sick encoders/Hengstler encoders/Pepperl+Fuchs encoders/Koyo encoders/Omron encoders/Baumer encoders//Kuebler encoders/Nemicon encoders/Autonics encoders/Heidenhain encoders/Elco encoders/Trelectronic encoders/Tamagawa encoders and so on
Widely applied in the textile machinery, cranes, numerically-controlled machine, automatic, control machine, experimental machine, water conservancy project, nuclear power equipment, packaging machine, high-speed rail, wind power, satellite communication, electric cars,print machine, automatic assembly line and so on.
Basic Info:
Installation Form:Axle Sleeve
Type Brand:Idencoder
Axonia:Clamping Flange Type
Resolution: 4096 turns 8192ppr/turn
Shaft Diameter:10mm
Outer diameter:58mm
Output Way:Absolute Encoder
IP Rate:IP65
HS Code:8543709990
Place of Origin:Weihai, China
Certification: SGS, ISO9001
Guarantee period:1 year
Technology parameter
Environmental Specification
Operating temperature:-10~60°C
IP rate:54
Electrical Specification
Operating Voltage:5V,12V,24V,8~29V
Output Wave form:
Mechanical Specification
Max shaft speed:5000r/min
Shock Resistance:GB/T2423.5-1995 100g,6ms
Vibration Resistance:GB/T 2423.10-1995 10g,10~500Hz
Starting Torque:1.5X10-2N.m
Max shaft loading
Moment of inertia:9X10-6Kg.m2
Max Angular acceleration:1x104rad/s
Machinery Size
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Details
The rotary encoder is packed in standard export packaging or as required by buyers
Delivery Time
Shipped within 15 days after payment
Weihai Idencoder Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a technological enterprise, professional in developing, producing and marketing the industrial encoder. With the faith "MAKE THE BEST ENCODER IN CHINA, CONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL PRODUCTS", our company cooperates with Harbin Institute of Technology and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics to research and innovate on the encoder. Brought in the high level engineers and strong R&D team, we own independent encoder development engineering laboratory.Several independent intellectual property rights, seven software copyrights and three patent have been achieved by IDENCODER.Eight patents for invention are applied on the way.
INDENCODER main products include incremental encoder,high-end absolute encoder and Bus-based Multi-turn encoder.Our 1213 CANOPEN multi-turns encoder, 1213 Modbus Multi-turn encoder and 485 double output intelligent encoder take the leading position.The successful development of the PROFIBUS encoders has filled the gap in China domestic market.Our products are widely applied in the textile machinery, cranes, numerically-controlled machine, automatic, control machine, experimental machine, satellite communication, electric cars, water conservancy project, nuclear power equipment, high-speed rail, wind power, packaging machine, print machine, automatic assembly line and so on.
"Break the foreign monopoly, Contribute to the intelligent manufacture in China"The intelligent encoders produced by IDENCODER are popular equivalent replacement for similar foreign products such as Japan Koyo TRD-NA series, Japan OMRON E6 series, Germany P+F AVM58 series, ELCO EAC58 series, EAM58 series, SAMA58 series DAMA58 series, CAM58 series and so on.
The Principle of Optical Rotary Encoder:
The Optical Rotary Encoder includes a Tube for giving out light, a Shaft Code Disc with clear and dark two kind of annular reticles, and receiving elements. When the Tube gives out a specific light to the Code Disc, at the same time the Code Disc keeps rotating, the lights will only pass through the clear reticles with a regular frequency, then four groups of sinusoidal waves A, B, C, D will be received and recorded by the receiving elements. Each group of interfacing sinusoidal waves has a phase difference of 90°. And inverse wave C and D and add to Wave A and B, so that the signal outputted will be much more stable. There is a pulse of phase Z occurs in every turn which will works a s reference "0" Mark. The rotating direction can be judged from the appearing order of A and B.
The materials of Code Disc can be glass, metal and plastic, of which Glass Disc can provide high thermo stability and accuracy, but easily broken; Metal Disc is hard, but the accuracy and thermo stability are low; Plastic Disc is cheap, but the accuracy and thermo stability are also low.
The resolution demands of the encoder requires the disc shall not be small so that the reticles can be drawn on clearly on the disc.


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Post-GearBlast:US 2017
First things first – It's easy to underestimate how much hard work and organisation goes into a gear event, and I hope people realise that the GBUS managers, staff and those who volunteered with setup/meals/events came together to make something genuinely special. The amount of hard work and planning that goes into something like this is crazy, but the result was something amazing. Thank you so much to everyone involved – I'm not a social or an events kind of guy, but I genuinely loved GBUS.
The schedule was organised in a way that somehow balanced bringing everyone together and always having something going on with also being no-pressure. You could do as much or as little as you wanted to – hanging out at the bar, playing with friends in a hotel room for a private session, having a more "public" session in the playspace, socialising or even just having some down time and relaxing. I did a mixture of all of these, and at no point did I feel like I was doing the "wrong" thing.
The people there were welcoming, too. I remember leaving our hotel room on the first full day wearing my catsuit under my motorbike leathers, looking around nervously as I walked outside from the room to the bar. I'm not the most confident guy, and I felt anxious about what others would think of me in my gear (plus just being outside in gear is still pretty intense for me). I quickly realised that I needn't have been so stressed about it – I felt at ease with these gearheads, just as it should be. The rest of the event, I didn't even think twice about how people would judge me as I walked out in my gear. It felt good to be like this – it felt right.
In terms of the playspace, all of the furniture had been loaned to the event by attendees – bondage tables, suspension gear, fuckbenches, even a drone storage box (which I was lucky enough to go in!). There were plenty of options, and it was awesome that people had wanted to bring their own furniture for everyone to try out.
My only real regret from the event is that I didn't spend enough time with some people. I certainly did a lot more than I expected I would, including being locked in chastity for two days when I was in bondage, so couldn't really stop it happening (and I didn't exactly want to stop it either…), but there's always that feeling of thinking back about things I could have done differently.
However, I left GBUS feeling pretty good – I genuinely feel like it helped my confidence, as well as some friendships. Having to leave the event was pretty upsetting, but I guess that's a sign of being a part of something amazing. Over a week later, I'm still thinking back about everything that happened, and looking forward to doing it all again.
Here's to GBUS 2018!


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1996-2004 - Morocco - Evaluation of Bank Assistance to the Public Utilities Sector
This evaluation of Bank Group assistance to Morocco covers the period from 1996 to 2004. It covers lending activities as well as non-lending activities such as studies, assistance, policy dialogue, and portfolio review and aid coordination. It also considers sectoral, intersectoral and crosscutting aspects (poverty, gender, environment, regional integration and private-sector). Focus is on three areas : i) the assistance strategy as presented through an analysis of the CSP, analysis and consultancy services, and aid coordination; ii) relevance and quality-at-entry, efficacy, efficiency, institutional impact and sustainability of programmes and iii) responsibilities of the parties (Bank, Borrower, Donors, other Parties), viewed against the outcomes.


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Journey into Happiness is an all-day immersion retreat that will focus on personal Happiness and personal Abundance.
We will be guided live from India through processes that will help shift our perceptions and this in turn shifts the way we interact with all things in our life.
Testimonials from the 1- Day course in Boise July 2019:
"I experienced a physical shift in my brain like a massage . Stories instantly
reveal themselves." - participant from Sandpoint
"In short, my anxiety is gone. There is more room in my head for focused thinking and real problem solving. I have an inner peace and joy I have never experienced. I notice my life long "inner rush" is no longer there, replaced by a deep calm. I can better connect and listen to people without the persistent need to talk about myself. I have a new sensitivity when listening and can hear and connect on a deeper level. I feel as though I am beginning to "experience" life for the first time!" - participant from Boise
" My mind is much more calm. I am not constantly having mental chatter going on throughout the day" - participant from Sandpoint
" I can see my mind starting to create thoughts and make up a story around situations, but they do not take hold and fade away." -participant from Eagle
"Upon contemplation of the 3rd condition I thought of relationships and how happy I am with my relationships. But I was surprised by what came up after meditation as I was writing. This gave me new insight to my self and how I relate to others.
Great course one of the best I have attended. " -participant from Boise


text: 1984 Grob Up for auction : 1984 Grob 109A Motor Glider Airplane.Serial No. 6125. FAA registry.Item specifics Condition: Used Model Year: 1984 Make: Grob Up for auction : 1984 Grob 109A Motor Glider Airplane.Serial No. 6125. FAA registry N4097D.1333 Total Time on the airframe and motor. Engine type; Limbach L 2000 EB 1A 80 hp motor.The motor has 365 hours SMOH. The Hoffman propeller is in good condition. Adjustable pitch prop.The airplane has always been professionally maintained with no damage history. Avionics and maintenance were maintained through 2008, the plane has not flown since 2008. The seat covers were recently refurbished with FAA approved material (extra material included).The avionics are operable and "bones" of the airframe are in good condition. The is a perfect project for someone that has composite work experience and can paint the plane themselves.The aircraft has never been grounded. The landing struts are in good condition.The aircraft is not airworthy because it needs; the canopy replaced, composite work, paint, and the motor needs a fresh annual. Airworthiness Issues: Composite work; several sections on the wing the paint has peeled up and the fiberglass below needs to be repaired. Sections of foam within the fiberglass frame within the win will need to be routed out and repaired. Inspection of the plane is encouraged prior to bidding.Canopy Glass replaced: the airplane has a broken fiberglass canopy that must be repaired. I purchased a new piece of glass from Switzerland and had it shipped in a custom plywood crate (the canopy was $4000 and shipping FEDEX Ground was $1,500). The blown fiberglass canopy is sealed in the plywood box pictured just off the right wingtip by the shipping container. The frame of the canopy is good, however the canopy glass needs to be exchanged. I learned the hard way the only place to purchase a replacement canopy is from Grob in Switzerland.A complete paint job. Shipping: Wings are removable for transportation. Detached the wings are 30 ft long. The plane is 5.5 ft tall, 26 ft long, and 54.5 ft wide. Usable fuel is 20.6gal. Wheel base is about 6 ft., about 76 with the wheel cowlings.I"m offering to assist with transporting the plane. I have a tilt trailer the fuselage will easily roll onto. I will assist in driving the fuselage however; the buyer agrees to take responsibility for and pays for the wings to be transported. I will assist with loading and securing the wings. Online there is a downloadable pdf available at: here of the original maintenance log are available upon request, I can email them to you. Why I"m selling: I have two little kids and I ran out of energy for this project plane. You may call me with questions at five four one 660-9700. The airplane is located at 18363 Hwy 238, Grants Pass, Oregon IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. I"ve put over $30,000 towards this project and it"s time for me to cut my losses. My loss is your gain. Sold "As is." Cost of new improvements (included):Seats: $1,500Canopy cover: $1750Plexiglass canopy: $5,500New battery: $200 TRADES CONSIDERED Wanted: Class C RV, Fishing Boat, Gator, Farm Equipment, Tractor, Horse Trailer, SUV/Truck, Airplane...... Current date: 2019-10-14


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At my home on the south coast of England, I now have the world's smallest gallery. It won't stay small forever as I'm adding to it at the supersonic rate of about one drawing per month. I'm currently working on a picture of Weymouth's lifeboat, the glacial progress of which[…]Read more
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Faber-Castell Grip Fountain Pen Review and Giveaway
Faber-Castell make excellent yet consistently underrated pens. The Grip range has been around for a while but until recently did not include a fountain pen. Thank you to Goldspot who very kindly sent me this pen to review. These are my own opinions. I'm giving this pen away, read on[…]Read more
Back Pocket Guitar Notebook Review
Back Pocket are a UK-based company that produces an ever increasing range of pocket notebooks, all of which are printed in England. This notebook was sent to me by Nero's Notes for the purposes of this review. These are my own opinions based on having used the notebook over a[…]Read more
Inventery Pocket Fountain Pen and Rollerball with Extender Review and Giveaway
A fountain pen, a rollerball, a pocket pen. The Inventery Pocket Pen is all of these, all in a concise brass package. These pens were sent to me by Inventery for the purposes of this review. These are my own opinions. Read on to see how you can win the[…]Read more
Portland Bill Lighthouse (sketch)
I used Bristol board for this picture. The very smooth surface let me get more detail. That's not always what I'm after; often I want to see the texture of the paper and I want to lean more towards getting the idea of somewhere or something. (This is particularly the[…]Read more


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Blogging on bureaucracy, organizations, USDA, agriculture programs, American history, the food movement, and other interests. Often contrarian, usually optimistic, sometimes didactic, occasionally funny, rarely wrong, always a nitpicker.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Estate Tax/Death Tax
I note a couple of items on the estate tax problem, as part of the fiscal cliff negotiations. I'm struck by the fact it's now "estate tax", no longer the "death tax". I don't know if that's just my limited sample, or the juice has gone out of the effort to stigmatize estate taxes.
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This home allows one to get away from the mundane day to day activities as you walk into the carefully laid out house which entices people to come together. The entryway to this home has high ceilings and an immediate coat closet to hold your guest's coats. The powder room is centrally located on the main floor for guests and help maintain the homeowner's privacy. Traverse into the vast and spacious living areas of the home. The large preparation island in the middle of the kitchen allows the chef of the house to participate in whatever is taking place in the living and dining rooms. The laundry room next to the kitchen has loads and loads of storage. The covered patio adjacent to the dining room allows you to grill for the big game or party you are planning on having. One of the two master bedrooms is on the main floor behind the kitchen and has all the amenities needed for a luxurious and peaceful retreat. The two car garage also has an entrance that is between the master bedroom and kitchen which helps keep clutter to a minimum. Head upstairs to find the two remaining rooms that both have access to a covered deck and walk-in closets. Upstairs also has extra storage space in a closet located at the top of your stairs. This home is designed to help you make beautiful memories for years to come.
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When building with Ence Homes you will get to work with the best in the business. A sales executive will help you choose the lot and home that best fits your needs. After deciding what home and homesite you want you will have a professional designer help you make your color choices to ensure that the home fits the style you want and within your budget. After that you will have a project manager ensuring that your home is built to the high standards that we hold here at Ence Homes. When you move into your new home we will be there with a 10 year limited home warranty.Learn More


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Corporate Catering Bentleigh East Vic
The Top Choice For Corporate Catering In Bentleigh East
We have actually been supplying first class catering to workplaces and offices throughout Melbourne for many years. We pride ourselves on dependable catering that consistently tastes dazzling and is perfectly presented. Our food will impress your team and your clients alike and is the perfect offering for working meetings or lunches, morning teas, afternoon teas and breakfasts. Our series of canapés are ever popular for afternoon drinks or client entertainment. We have a menu to suit every occasion and we delight in dealing with our customers to make certain that every detail of their day-to-day or one-off celebration requirements are considered and taken care of.
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We understand your buying process and we provide a month-to-month account system for all of our authorized customers with the ability to have multiple team members submit catering orders for your workplace under one account number. All of these invoices are sent straight to your accounts department as individual invoices and also as a month-to-month statement. This process removes the need to submit billings for payment every day or to settle accounts with a credit card every day. We make it easy for your team to enjoy high quality food each and every day.
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Within our menus, we offer a number of packages which are perfect for a variety of celebrations and budgets. From the daily requirements to those one-off occasions, our menus are created to make your buying process an easy one and to make certain that all of your guests are accounted for. Each of our packages consists of a range of vegetarian and gluten free choices and we can also make extra menu replacements should this be required.
If you have a set menu that you want to purchase on a recurring basis or a set spending plan that you are working towards, our team would be delighted to tailor a set menu for your organisation. This permits your team to buy your bespoke menu plan with a simple communication and a set spend per person. If you wish to talk about the alternatives or sample a set menu, please just let our team know how we can assist.
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When it concerns the important things that can make or break an occasion, couple of are as crucial as the quality, taste and appearance of the food and drinks you serve. A lot is riding on your choice which caterer to work with, and if you believe this choice truly isn't that essential, look at it this way, amazing catering can save an event that's on the rocks, however bad catering will almost always send visitors to the doors.
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Include that catering services can differ drastically in their pricing and the kinds of meals and services they use, and the process of choosing a catering service can figuratively and actually feel like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Individual Interest In Your Requirements
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this showed up over and over and over again, generally because how responsive and interested a caterer is during your initial conversations is a sign of how they will perform throughout the length of their contract with you (and more on contracts later on).
A potential caterer must be learning as much as they can about you in your first couple of conversations with them, so you should anticipate them to be talking and asking concerns about 20% of the time and you supplying answers and outlining your requirements about 80% of the time.
# 2 Capability To Manage Your Specific Kind Of Event In Bentleigh East 3165
Not every catering service is perfect or every type of occasion, and numerous catering services themselves freely confess this.
So when interviewing your Bentleigh East catering services (and you need to speak to at least 3 caterers for any event with a sensible spending plan), you need to be specific about the type of event you are preparing and the kind of food and/or presentation you are anticipating. Otherwise, you might end up choosing a catering service who simply isn't an excellent fit for the type or style of your occasion.
Virtually every caterer has a standard menu or menus to choose from, and lots of do provide some level of built-in flexibility to adjust these menus to your particular requirements by replacing specific items and/or customizing others.
However, the standout catering services will go beyond standardized menu alternatives and want to develop amazing fare that matches even more particular style and dietary needs.
# 3 Determination To Provide Tastings
How will you ever understand what a caterer can do unless you sample their goods? And more specifically, how will you know exactly what the menu items you are thinking about will taste like unless you particularly try them?
Some people avoid asking to sample the specific items they want for their event since it appears like a hassle for the caterer, however it is standard to request for a tasting of what you are intending to order prior to you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can ask for wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your occasion (once again, be prepared to pay a charge, it's a small price to pay to ensure you choose the ideal catering service). And when you are tasting the food, also attend to how it exists, as any catering service who takes the time to correctly display a sample will probably be most likely to make that type of effort on your event day.
Are you an event supervisor who needs to manage catering details, spending plans and assignments?
Or are you a caterer who needs to track proposals, invoices, meal selections, inventory and other customer details?
# 4 Familiarity With The Location
You might remain in for a surprise if you hire a BBQ take-out joint to cater an official ballroom fundraising event. Or if you choose a high-end business occasion catering service to serve a barn wedding. Why? Since these catering services might not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get back at more specific depending on limitations of the location itself, like in the case of museums and historical sites.
Much more traditional places can also have restrictions that catering services need to follow, like specific setup requirements or disposal limitations for waste food and water, so having a catering service that is familiar with a location's guidelines can potentially save you great deals of trouble on event day.
# 5 Complete Description Of Services/Goods Promised In The Agreement
The caterer's agreement must clearly spell out exactly what food, drinks and services the catering service will be supplying on the designated day( s). Furthermore, it ought to protect you from non-performance as much as it secures the caterer from non-payment/default, so you may want to think about having a lawyer} look at it before you sign it.
Every detail should be included in the contract, consisted of selected menus, number of portions and/or people to be served, beverage/bar service information (if applicable) and all pricing and extra services.
No catering service in Bentleigh East with a shred of dignity and scruples participates in an agreement with plans to bail at the last minute, however you have to make certain there is a cancellation stipulation in your agreement just in case your caterer has to cancel.
You do not want to be left without recourse with only days or hours prior to your event, so simply make sure cancellation procedures and penalties remain in place so you do have a backup plan.
# 6 Referrals You Can Call and Speak To
Naturally you will have to check up on the caterers in Bentleigh East you are considering, and it's always good to begin online and check out sites.
However, do not stop there, as online reviews are not constantly reputable (or perhaps genuine); for instance, an excellent catering service may have had a few nightmare/hater clients who alter their scores, while a truly average catering service may have padded their online reviews. So see if you can track down some previous clients of the catering services you are thinking about and reach out to them.
# 7 Insurance
Every catering service we talked to called insurance coverage "an offered" for catering services, and you definitely do not want to legally be on the hook for some oversight or accident that was the fault of your catering service.
# 8 A Skilled Chef and Kitchen Staff
Remarkably, how long a catering company in Bentleigh East has actually stayed in business might not be as critical in picking a fantastic catering service as you may think.
So make sure to inquire about the chef's bona fides and CV because he/she will probably be the one most responsible for the outcome of the meal and whether your guests enjoy it or not.
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Xiaomi may release a foldable phone in 2019
The company will face stiff competition from Huawei, Samsung and Oppo
First everyone wanted dual cameras. Then the notch was the thing all smartphones had to have.
Now it looks like everyone wants to make a foldable phone.
Xiaomi is reportedly developing a phone with a foldable design, according to South Korean tech site Etnews, joining Huawei, Samsung and Oppo in the race to build it first. (Of course, all of them are behind ZTE, which released the foldable Axon M last year.)
The publication says that unlike Huawei and Samsung's "in-folding design", Xiaomi will instead opt for a "fold-out design" -- presumably like ZTE's Axon M, which has both screens always accessible on the outside of the phone.
The article adds that Huawei is hoping to be first to market with the technology, while Samsung is more concerned with making sure the device is durable and is a good user experience.
Judging from promos and patents, Samsung's approach is for a bendable design with a flexible screen that will help users bridge the gap between phablet and smartphone.
But the big question on everyone's mind is how Xiaomi -- known for its relatively cheap phones -- will deliver what will likely be an expensive design feature.
One option would be to go down the route of the Axon M, which sports two screens separated by a hinge instead of one continuous, flexible display.
On the other hand, our reviewer wasn't too impressed with ZTE's foldable phone, so maybe this isn't the next big thing just yet.


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Condominiums are a growing part of today's modern housing market with most communities now offering a variety of condo options for buyers to consider. Even more interesting is the fact that condos are becoming an even better choice for buyers in many areas of the country. This is due to the fact that many condos are now appreciating in value faster than comparably priced single family homes. For those who are new to the condo market, however, there are some important points to consider before moving ahead with a condo purchase.
Condos can help buyers avoid exterior maintenance, for a fee
Home maintenance is a significant consideration for the average single family home buyer. Replacing a roof, exterior painting, and landscaping are just a few of the expenses that these owners must figure into their ongoing cost of ownership. When purchasing a condo, however, owners no longer have to worry about paying for this type of maintenance on their own. Instead, each owner is charged a monthly or annual fee that is then pooled and used to cover these needs. Before buying, prospective condo purchasers should always verify the amount of these fees, what they are used for, and how the funds are managed before making a purchase offer.
Condo insurance is different from regular homeowners, ask for a copy
Since condos share common structural features, such as walls, with other units, insuring them is somewhat different than the policy that a single family homeowner might obtain. To avoid any insurance issues in the future and protect your interests, prospective condo buyers should always obtain a copy of the condominium's master insurance policy and have their current insurance provider review it to make sure it offers enough coverage for the individual unit owners.
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Another important factor to consider when purchasing a warehouse district condo is whether or not it will maintain its value, should it need to be resold a few years down the road. The most popular condos, such as senior developments or waterfront district condo developments, are likely to sell quickly and maintain high occupancy rates, especially if managed and priced well. Developments that have high levels of absentee owners, however, may be showing signs of management, condition, design, or location issues that will ultimately impact the future value of each unit.
To find out more about condominium living and what to expect as a new condo owner, prospective buyers should discuss their housing needs with real estate agent who possesses verified condo sales experience. These agents will be able to assist buyers in determining whether a condo is the right choice for their needs, as well as helping them choose the developments that feature the best management and location.


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Quiet holiday house at the top of Las Amaricas, in San Eugenio Alto, in a quiet residential area with private pool. The various beaches in Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos are also in easy reach. In the immediate vicinity is the Agua Park and the famous and spectacular water fun park 'SIAM Park. Both are easily reachable on foot.
Very nice, spacious house with solar heated private pool in good location of Las Americas. Distributed to approximately 110 sqm, this house has a spacious living room, a large fully equipped kitchen, two conservatories, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house has two floors.
In the lower floor, on which there is also the beautiful, big and year-round solar heated pool, is the living room with adjoining conservatory, kitchen (with dishwasher, oven, large fridge freezer, microwave), also with its own winter garden, as dining room is used and a bathroom with shower. The pool, which belongs only to this house is on a spacious terrace with stunning sea views and views of Playa Las Americas. On the upper floor are two double bedrooms with a further winter garden and the main bathroom with bath. The property is secluded and lovingly planted.
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Loch Shiel (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Seile) is a 17 1⁄2 miles (28 km) long freshwater loch, 120 m (393 ft) deep, situated 12.4 miles west of Fort William in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Its nature changes considerably along its length, being deep and enclosed by mountains in the north east and shallow surrounded by bog and rough pasture in the south west, from which end the 4 km River Shiel drains to the sea in Loch Moidart near Castle Tioram.
Loch Shiel should not be confused with Glen Shiel, 40 km further north in Skye and Lochalsh, which contains a longer River Shiel and a much smaller Loch Shiel.
The surrounding mountains are picturesque but relatively rarely climbed as none quite reaches the 3,000 ft (910 m) required for Munro status. The area is well wooded compared to the many Highland areas that have suffered from overgrazing, and much of the shore is designated a Special Area of Conservation. Uniquely for a major loch, the flow is not regulated. Boat trips for tourists have recently started on the loch.
Loch Shiel is only marginally above sea level and was in fact a sea loch a few thousand years ago when sea levels (relative to Scotland) were higher.
A ruined chapel can be found on the largest island said to be the first home on the Scottish mainland of St. Finan, a teacher of St. Columba. Acharacle, at the south of the Loch, is the site of the 1140 battle in which Somerled defeated the Norse to found the ruling dynasty of Lord of the Isles. During these times, the loch had strategic importance as a communications route through the mountains, as the short River Shiel was easily navigable in ancient times, however is no longer navigable as the depth drops to less than a foot. Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair, the poet and supporter of Bonnie Prince Charlie, was born and raised in the area. In 1745, after disembarking at Moidart, Bonnie Prince Charlie was rowed the length of the loch in order to raise his standard at Glenfinnan.
Loch Shiel is the location of the fictional Black Lake near Hogwarts in the film versions of the Harry Potter series. It is also the fictional birthplace of Connor and Duncan MacLeod from the Highlander franchise as well as the actual location of the boat scene with Ramirez in The Highlander (1986). The loch was also used in the filming of the movie The Master of Ballantrae starring Errol Flynn.


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Why you should not model yourself on anyone
Therefore I decide to do a post in response to that so that you can understand that although people can inspire you but it doesn't mean you should model your life on them.
In the interview, I said those people were made by their stories. You see, I'm the type of person that will pause a movie to read the biography of the lead actor or actress online before I continue the movie. This is how I familiarize myself with people's stories.
Recently, I watched a clips where the former secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice said people would ask how they can be like her. Then she would tell them they have to start at a level of failing as a pianist major. That moment in her life was her turning point.
To answer the guy that asked why I didn't mention Oprah, it means I would have to be that confused 14yrs old girl that was obsessed with the colour purple novel. That was her turning point.
My turning point is the event that made me realized who I am and what my purpose is. Trying to model myself on someone will only make me a cheap copy of that person. I don't want to be the bill board that remind people of a famous personality. Look at me and remember me for who I am.
There is something I'm wired for. It's only my creator that can point it out and he does it by the visions and ideas he put in me. Looking forward to be like another person means I'm blocking the expression of my purpose. God forbid.
Admire the grace of God in people's life. Pray for their Grace, learn from them, follow them but don't wish all you are is them. Elisha got double portion of Elijah anointing to enable him run the race God had created him for. We don't look at Elisha and think only of Elijah.
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Azteca instabilis
|Azteca instabilis
|Scientific classification
|A. instabilis
|Binomial name
|Azteca instabilis
(Smith, F., 1862)
The largest species in the genus. Azteca instabilis forms nests in the hollow trunks of trees which have a large crevice or fissure at the base and has large, long-lived colonies.
- 1 Identification
- 2 Distribution
- 3 Biology
- 4 Castes
- 5 Nomenclature
- 6 References
Longino (2007) - Azteca instabilis queens are readily identified by the large size and large ocelli. Azteca gnava and Azteca sericeasur are similarly large but have much smaller ocelli (OCW < 0.15mm). Larger workers of A. instabilis are identified by the dull dorsal surface of the mandibles, large size, and densely setose tibiae.
Keys including this Species
Mexico to Brazil.
Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama (type locality), Peru, Suriname.
Distribution based on AntMaps
Distribution based on AntWeb specimens
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Longino (2007) - Azteca instabilis is the largest species in the genus. It occurs in wet to dry forest habitats, usually below 500m elevation.
Azteca instabilis makes its nest in the hollow trunks of trees which have a large crevice or fissure at the base. When I encounter them, workers are issuing from the fissure in large numbers, usually ascending the tree and often blanketing the surrounding forest floor. In one case I was able to peer up into such a fissure, and I observed a very large carton nest filling the trunk cavity. Colonies can be long-lived. During extended field work at Sirena in Corcovado National Park, I frequently passed a large tree with a very active A. instabilis colony in the trunk, with workers flowing in and out of a large fissure at the base. I returned to the site 16 years later to find the same fissure with A. instabilis workers still active.
When examining Azteca queens in museum collections, A. instabilis is usually the most abundant species because the large queens frequently come to lights at night. This is in sharp contrast to most other Azteca, whose alate queens are usually encountered as diurnal strays, occasional specimens in Malaise traps, or parts of nest collections. This correlates with the fact that A. instabilis queen ocelli are absolutely and relatively far larger than ocelli on any other Azteca queen I have examined. The enlarged ocelli are not the result of an allometric relationship with head size, since Azteca sericea and Azteca sericeasur, with queens nearly as large, have tiny ocelli typical of smaller queens. Ocelli concentrate light and detect light of low intensity (Chapman 1982), suggesting a functional relationship between large ocelli and nocturnal habits.
Workers frequently forage on the surface, both day and night. They visit extrafloral nectaries, and may tend coccoid Hemiptera under small carton shelters.
DaRocha et al. (2015) studied the diversity of ants found in bromeliads of a single large tree of Erythrina, a common cocoa shade tree, at an agricultural research center in Ilheus, Brazil. Forty-seven species of ants were found in 36 of 52 the bromeliads examined. Bromeliads with suspended soil and those that were larger had higher ant diversity. A. instabilis was found in 23 different bromeliads but was associated with twigs and bark cavities, rather than suspended soil or litter, of the plants.
The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's New General Catalogue, a catalogue of the world's ants.
- instabilis. Tapinoma instabilis Smith, F. 1862b: 31 (w.) PANAMA. Emery, 1893b: 135 (s.); Emery, 1896b: 2 (q.); Wheeler, G.C. & Wheeler, J. 1951: 193 (l.). Combination in Liometopum: Mayr, 1878: 870; in Azteca: Emery, 1893b: 135. See also: Wheeler, W.M. 1907a: 276. Senior synonym of major: Longino, 2007: 35.
- major. Azteca instabilis var. major Forel, 1899c: 107 (w.) PANAMA. Junior synonym of instabilis: Longino, 2007: 35.
Unless otherwise noted the text for the remainder of this section is reported from the publication that includes the original description.
Longino (2007) - (n=4): HLA 1.88 (1.76–2.10), HW 1.85 (1.80–2.13), SL 1.39 (1.34–1.41), CI 101 (95–102), SI 74 (67–76).
Palpal formula 6,4; middle and hind tibia with prominent pectinate apical spur; dorsal surface of mandible strongly microareolate, dull, with moderately abundant small piligerous puncta, setae in puncta short, erect, larger puncta with long setae near masticatory margin; medial and lateral clypeal lobes at about same level; head with convex sides, strongly cordate posterior margin; mesosoma in lateral profile with sloping pronotum, mesonotum forming separate convexity, posterior mesonotum and dorsal face of propodeum together forming single shallow concavity, with no notch marking metanotal groove; scape with abundant erect setae, length of setae about one half maximum width of scape; mid and hind tibia with abundant erect setae, longest setae about one half maximum width of tibia; sides of head without erect setae; posterior margin of head with abundant erect setae; pronotum, mesonotum, and dorsal face of propodeum with abundant long erect setae; color dark brown to light orange brown, if somewhat bicolored gaster is darker then mesosoma.
Longino (2007) - (n=5): HLA 2.49 (2.42–2.52), HW 2.47 (2.39–2.55), SL 1.50 (1.42–1.50), CI 100 (98–101), SI 60 (58–62).
Palpal formula 6,4; ocelli large (OCW > 0.20mm); middle and hind tibia with prominent pectinate apical spur; dorsal surface of mandible smooth, very faintly microareolate, with moderately abundant small piligerous puncta, setae in puncta short, suberect, larger puncta with long setae near masticatory margin; medial and lateral clypeal lobes at about same level (medial lobe not projecting anteriorly); head quadrate, with sides somewhat convex, cordate posteriorly; petiolar node tall, strongly compressed into thin scale at apex; posteroventral petiolar lobe evenly convex from front to back, broad and flat laterally, ending before posterior margin of sternite, leaving small rim formed by posteriormost portion of sternite; scape with abundant erect setae, about as long as one half maximum width of scape; middle and hind tibia with abundant erect setae, longest of these about as long as one half maximum width of tibia (MTSC 30–35); sides of head without erect setae; posterior margin of head with abundant erect setae; pronotum with erect setae on anterior and posterior margins, absent from medial area; mesoscutum, scutellum, and propodeum with abundant erect setae; petiolar node with variable number of long setae on apex, abundant long setae on posteroventral lobe; all gastral terga with abundant erect setae; color red brown.
Type Material
Longino (2007) - Syntype workers: Panama The Natural History Museum (examined).
- DaRocha, W. D., S. P. Ribeiro, F. S. Neves, G. W. Fernandes, M. Leponce, and J. H. C. Delabie. 2015. How does bromeliad distribution structure the arboreal ant assemblage (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on a single tree in a Brazilian Atlantic forest agroecosystem? Myrmecological News. 21:83-92.
- Emery, C. 1893l. Studio monografico sul genere Azteca Forel. Mem. R. Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna (5)3:119-152 (page 135, soldier described, combination in Azteca)
- Emery, C. 1896b. Alcune forme nuove del genere Azteca For. e note biologiche. Boll. Mus. Zool. Anat. Comp. R. Univ. Torino 11(2 230: 1-7 (page 2, queen described)
- Longino, J.T. 2007. A taxonomic review of the genus Azteca in Costa Rica and a global revision of the aurita group. Zootaxa. 1491:1-63.
- Mayr, G. 1878 [1877]. Formiciden gesammelt in Brasilien von Professor Trail. Verh. K-K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 27: 867-878 (page 870, combination in Liometopum)
- Smith, F. 1862b. Descriptions of new species of aculeate Hymenoptera, collected at Panama by R. W. Stretch, Esq., with a list of described species, and the various localities where they have previously occurred. Trans. Entomol. Soc. Lond. (3) 1: 29-44 (page 31, worker described)
- Wheeler, G. C.; Wheeler, J. 1951. The ant larvae of the subfamily Dolichoderinae. Proc. Entomol. Soc. Wash. 53: 169-210 (page 193, larva described)
- Wheeler, W. M. 1907b. A collection of ants from British Honduras. Bull. Am. Mus. Nat. Hist. 23: 271-277 (page 276, see also)