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Work on the fish bypass at the Tingue Dam in Seymour continues along the Naugatuck River.
The Tingue Dam bypass is one of seven environmental projects that officials have chosen to fund with $2 million from the 1999 Housatonic River settlement.
The bypass will increase habitat for migratory fish, such as river herring via construction of a bypass channel to facilitate fish movement around the dam on the Naugatuck River as far north as Thomaston. When complete, the project will immediately restore access to 32 miles of habitat essential to spawning of numerous species including shad, alewife and American eel.
The Sept/Oct 2013 issue of CT Wildlife (DEEP) has article titled "More Projects for Housatonic River Settlement Chosen" on Page 16 of this PDF. There is an architect's drawing of the Tingue Dam fishway by-pass. This is the compressed URL for that issue.


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You only get one chance to make a first impression.
This isn't just for people, it's for organizations as well.
And that's why it's so critical to set your dues at the correct level right out of the box.
In my mind, there are three things to think about in setting dues levels.
First, consider what you're trying to accomplish. You want to make sure your organization is adequately capitalized for the task at hand. Put another way, don't build a dues model that gets you halfway across the ocean on a transatlantic flight—you need to make sure that you have adequate funding to accomplish your mission, or the members that do join will leave as quickly as they came.
Second, do some research. Take a look at comparable dues for other organizations. Just as critically, take a look at dues levels for organizations that your target members are part of. For example, if you're going after Spacely Sprokets, find out what they're paying to be part of other organizations—that's critical intelligence.
Third, beware of "downshifting." People—and organizations—tend to seek out the least expensive way to join an organization. If, for example, your individual memberships carry the same rights as corporate members, you can expect that some possible corporate members will join at the individual level. "We're sorry, Facebook won't be joining, but Mr. Zuckerberg will…"
Above all, give the process a great deal of thought. Your organization's future depends on it.
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'An amusing book, full of humor, about the absurdities in the everyday life of a working mother.'
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'There aren't any ordinary people out there; if we examine anybody closely enough, we discover that they are unique, exciting and individual in their own way – the genius of Jannah Loontjens is to see people in this way.'
Hahó Grozdits, Librarius.hu
'Jannah Loontjens seeks to convey the complexity of female social roles from the perspective of women and identity. The female body and mind occupy the spaces between the characters, providing the essential theme of the novel – to understand, to apprehend.'
Borbála Ferenczi, Könyguru
'The novel is full of ambiguity, recognition, promise, and doubt.'
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'Loontjens challenges taboos about women and motherhood in literature.'
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Homeowners and Householders Insurance and Takaful
Securing your goods, property and home with the homeowners insurance could be one of the most valuable purchase made in your entire life. But first, understand what this home insurance is all about first
Home insurance (also termed Homeowner Insurance, Householder Insurance or Houseowner Insurance) is an insurance policy that combines liability coverage for a homeowner together with protection from damages caused by theft, natural disasters, accidents, vandalism and other risks. It's an important policy every homeowner should have while purchasing a Malaysian Property.
In Malaysia, there are three main types of homeowner insurance policies:
1. Homeowners Fire Insurance Policy
Coverage areas limited to BUILDING ONLY and covers loss or damage caused by fire, explosions or lightning strikes.
2. Houseowners Insurance Policy
Inclusive of Homeowners Fire Insurance Policy, which includes coverage of loss and damage caused by aircraft, flood, overflowing water tanks, burst pipes, theft, windstorm, earthquake and flood.
3. Householders Insurance Policy
Coverage areas includes household contents and injury coverage to the person insured.
These policies can be bought separately and/or together. For a comprehensive coverage for your house as well as the contents, you should buy a houseowner policy as well as a householder policy. Suppose your Malaysian Property is under financing, the financier may require you to take up a the MRTA (Mortgage Reducing Term Assurance) policy to cover the interest of the financier.
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Waseela provides consulting and engineering TI services in several different implementations. Our services are conducted in the most efficient and professional manner, keeping up with the values that we bring to each of our provided services. We have worked with a vast array of operators to implement our services.
About Us
Waseela Associates is dedicated to providing independent consultancy and engineering services on cutting edge technologies to the telecom industry.
The company was originally established in the Jordan and has been currently covering KSA since 2009 with 3 regional offices in Riyadh, Jeddah & Dammam, in addition to the existence in Dubai, UAE since 2009 with prime focus on the Middle East & North African markets.
Our services portfolio includes provision of consulting and engineering service for TI Services and its related ones e.g. 2G, 3G, Wi-Max, LTE and MW Telecom implementations, Civil implementations, site survey & Los survey in addition to acquisition .
Our Team
Waseela provides high-caliber contractors and resources to work within the customer's own teams.
The teams consist of leading experienced experts in their specialty, who have been working on state of the art technologies with leading global players such as:
- Operators: Mobily-KSA, STC-KSA, Zain-KSA ,DU-UAE, Etisalat-UAE, Awalnet-KSA ,etc
- Vendors: NSN, Huawei, ALU,Samsung,Thales, etc.
These talented and experienced professionals are working together with mutual appreciation
And harmonization to deliver cutting edge solutions.
The team's background spans to various systems and disciplines, including:
- 2G, 3G/HSPA/HSPA+, WiMax & LTE
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At Waseela, we strongly believe in the win-to-win business model, whereas, the success of our customers is our own success. Therefore, we emphasis on the following:
- Flexibility in the way we do business
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- Analytical in Thinking, breaking thing down, asking the right questions
- Methodical in Approach, with clearly defined processes and guidelines
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Our main strengths are embedded in the huge valuable investments in our highly dedicated, motivated teams and the vast and diverse knowledge and experience gained on latest technologies.
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Waseela services are flexible and can be tailored to meet the customer's specific requirements. The services include the following:
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- Efficient project management, resources utilization, design & deployment, hence, more customer satisfaction and optimized CAPEX & OPEX
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- Ensuring the operator long-term objectives are maintained
- Visibility of operator network performance and benchmarking against competitors
- Provide independent un-biased advice on selection of tools & equipment
- Technical management of the operator's vendors
- Complement vendor teams with highly qualified and experienced planning , acquisition, survey, implementation engineers in addition to the post-sales support
- Enforce the best practices in the project management and technicalities and employ well tested methodologies & processes.
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Hi Everybody,
I love to feature interviews and there are more interviews coming from folks like Phil Keaggy and Kelly Willard and others, but on this episode I thought I would focus more on the music side of things, specifically taking a closer look at the year of 1974. (Do you remember that I started in Jesus music radio in 1972 with the radio show JESUS SOLID ROCK?) At that time Jesus music was only about 5 years old!!
On this episode I'll take you back to recall the music of Jesus music veteran Paul Clark, Barry McGuire, 2d Chapter of Acts, Love Song and so many more. Please give a listen and be sure to pass it on to other friends of early Jesus music.
You might have been wondering when this next Episode would be posted and it may be a good time to let you know that I plan on producing more FULL CIRCLE shows whether I have a large, supporting listening audience or just one or two of you that write and give financially into the ministry…because this ministry is all for Jesus and nothing more.
Sometimes it seems that we are going pretty slow, so if you want to help speed things up a bit, maybe you'd be willing to commit to supporting the show with your prayers and giving…and following through as unto the Lord, even if it's only a little from time to time.
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My organization's Olympia school markets itself as "EF Seattle" because of the more recognizable and alluring name for potential students from afar. This has been the basis of an ongoing joke in my classes over these last two years, in which I mock yet sympathize with my students' plight.
Many of them become annoyed a few days after arrival when they realize their school is not really all that close to Seattle. Some usually get annoyed by the rain too. But then most of them make great friendships and, in the end, get over it.
So, haha, students reading this blog…one final jab. J
To all my students over the last two years, I write to say thank you. This is a blog post for you.
As those of you who are currently at our school already know (and for those of you who've come and gone since I started here in September 2010 who don't), today was my last day of classes.
I'll be spending the rest of the summer giving most of my attention to my wife and newborn daughter, before moving in mid-August to start a PhD program at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
And I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to you all. It's the nature of EF that there is a lot of turnover here, and so I've met and quickly said goodbye to a lot of people in the last two years. But I have not forgotten you.
No, I remember you all very fondly. My first "cohort" that included Almabrok, Ana, and Ewelina. Then Suhail, Aimen, and Marcia. Manon, Sergio, and Oh. Bo Ram, Sam, and Andres. Anna, Santi, and Roy. Mohammed, Motoko, and Chase. And all of the rest of you from General English and SPIN classes who I've omitted here for the sake of brevity…not because you aren't important to me. J
Thank you. You've all been a part of my story, and have played a role in my own formation as a teacher and as a person—some of you due to being excellent students and great representatives of your countries, and some of you, for, well, being students who challenged my patience and self-control and poise and graciousness...I'm thankful for you too. J
Thank you for helping me grow as a teacher. I've gained a lot of knowledge, skill and confidence when it comes to teaching both English as well as teaching in general.
Thank you for your willingness, especially you advanced students, to engage some challenging topics and have your opinions challenged and worldview expanded by one another.
Thank you for laughing at my jokes, which certainly feeds my ego but also makes the classroom much more fun.
Thank you for your praise, attentiveness, kindness, responsiveness, and thoughtfulness.
Thanks for playing Arthur's favorite game—and doing it with such enthusiasm and excellence, once you got over your initial groaning. J
Thank you for expanding my own understanding of your respective cultures—for challenging my stereotypes and for enriching my life by exposing me to that beauty that is inherent to plurality and diversity and uniqueness.
Thank you for letting me challenge you in ways outside of English alone by letting me push back on your opinions and give you new ways to think about things.
Thanks for helping me grow in character. My goals in meeting with you every weekday extended beyond language instruction; I sought to model excellent character, seeking to display virtues like compassion, restraint, humility, tact, justice, patience, and flexibility, among others. I sought to show you what you might call respect, devotion, sacrifice...or maybe you'd just call it what I call it: love.
You've helped me grow in love and in all of these others areas, for sure, and I hope that I've at least in some small way made your life better by "living well" in your midst. Please forgive me for the ways I've failed and done you more harm than good.
Thanks for the great memories. As I said to my students today, I've just gotten used to goodbyes and accept them as inevitable. They make me sad, but I'm at peace with them. At least there's Facebook; that's actually quite comforting.
But there's always hope, and I am one who hopes deeply, about and for many things. So…I hope our paths cross again—all of you, those with sunny dispositions eager to soak up new insights from our classes and those who I kicked out of class for being "naughty", as we might say of a child. J
I hope we meet again…in this life or the next. It's a hope not based in wishful thinking alone, I don't think, but in anticipation of what I think the future really does hold for us all.


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The book 14,000 Things to be Happy About is written by Barbara Ann Kipfer that lists lots of things that people generally get happy about.
From homemade pain de chocolat, to a litter of fluffy puppies, the book will motivate, inspire and put a smile on your face. Not only that, it could be used in the classroom to spark a lesson or story idea. Children could create their own list of 'happy things' in the form of a poem or a picture.
It's also a great book if you've just had a hard week at school and just need to be reminded of the fun things in life.


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Pet Photography...find a Pet Photographer in Orange County to help you capture a lasting memory of your best friend :)
The Sage Hound
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Combining our love of nature and being outdoors with living an inspired, healthy, adventurous life with our dogs, family and community. That is what the Sage Hound is all about. We want our fellow dog folks and outdoor lovers to come out and experience the wonder and beauty of the outdoors. And to make sure you don't forget a single moment, we'll professionally photograph all of the best parts. We also provide lifestyle images for pet businesses and would love to meet you.
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Lou is passionate about two things: dogs & photography! She is a photographer, a dachshund owner, a volunteer, and a pet enthusiast. Her photo shoots can only be described as play sessions allowing you and your dogs personalities to shine while she captures the moments. Lou also specializes in family and engagement portraits with your four legged friend. Schedule your session today to receive professional and unique photos of your furry family member...mention you saw this ad on ocdogfriendly.com and get a special discount!
The Pawtographer
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Robert, The Pawtographer, looks to take that special quality of an animal and bring it out of them so it can be captured and enjoyed forever. Sometimes it's a look, sometimes it's an attitude, sometimes it's a willingness to let him dress it up with an outfit or put a fun prop with it. Whatever it is, he knows that every animal has something special about it.
Fine, fun, and often furry photography . . . Lisa Scarsi takes an artistic approach to create images of your dog, cat or horse. Using a mix of lighting and photographic techniques, Lisa captures the essence of your pet. Clients rave about her talent, patience and dedication to animals. With every session, art is created and family heirlooms are made.
In addiition to offering a range of print products, the studio offers gallery wrapped canvas art, custom designed greeting cards, custom albums, designer bags, jewelry and many other items.
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Roxy...we exist and thrive as an idea because of her. Roxy loves us and inspired our slogan "WHERE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE BECOMES ART". She's a rescue, from Barks of Love, without them and the countless hours they put in we wouldn't have her and she wouldn't be alive. She's also the first larger than life piece of artwork you'll see when you come to the studio.
We started Dogma Pet Portraits because at Emotion Portrait Studios nearly every time we make a family portrait there's a dog in it, and over the years we've sold as many portraits of dogs as we have of kids. I believe that's because the way we shoot, in a super relaxed, carefree environment, we are able to capture a dogs personality as easily as that of a child.
So we switched our brains to address the needs of our four legged friends and their humans. We designed our new Costa Mesa Studio to cater specifically to those families where the dogs are the most important personalities in the home.
As you look through our site www.dogmapetportraits.com, I think you'll get a great insight to each one of the inspiring dogs featured, and if you do then I'm doing my job.


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Maria Menounos sweet backside at the Grove, wonder no more because we have found these sexy Maria Menounos bikini pictures on the beach. It is no doubt that Maria is one of our favorite babes on television as evidenced by the number of post and pictures we have brought you over the years.
Enjoy these bikini pictures of this Greek goddess!
Maria Menounos
is a Greek-American actress, journalist, and television presenter known
in America for her appearances as a correspondent for Today and Access
Hollywood, and abroad for co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in
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Ocean Beach has a happening, alternative beach scene. Students gather, such as at the coffee shop called Newbreak, to study and enjoy the good vibes. There are quite a few men living in vans that also hang around. This is definitely not a snooty scene.
The beach is good for a long walk, as it goes on for miles, and there are views of distant headlands. Surfers check out the waves, while dog lovers let Fido enjoy some nature.
There is a long cement pier and some rock jetties. Some amazing things wash up on the shore, such as giant kelp balls.
There is free parking in the beach park, which is always a good thing in San Diego.
Newport Ave is the main street and is lined with California palms. Here you can find Starbucks, two surf shops, an Irish pub called The Harp, Yogurt Farm, and a popular youth hostel.
For another happening spot, check out Mission Beach.
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Ocean Beach Park is located at 1965 Abbott St, San Diego CA 92107.
Newbreak Coffee, 1959 Abbott St, San Diego CA 92107, call (619) 224-6666.
This is an interactive map, you can zoom and move it.
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The attendance at this meeting consists of quality cardiovascular physicians and administrative professionals who are the decision makers for their companies. In addition, it provides us the opportunity to stay abreast of all the latest technology on the market. We provide all-inclusive official housing exclusively serving the international medical community.
The knowledge you gain at ACC 2018 will help you transform cardiovascular care in your practice and improve heart health for your patients!


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On the re:create cruise Randy Elrod said it: Where passion and need intersect that IS the sweet spot. In that spot, you'll find you're always excited for work. In that spot, you'll make money. In that spot, you'll make a difference. In that spot, you'll find your purpose. In that spot, you are creative…
We could have passion all day long. But if there's little need, then we won't be successful or able to sustain our effort. If there's need and little passion (think 9-5), then there's little satisfaction. The point where these two intersect is the sweet spot.
There are people in this spot. You know who they are. You admire them from afar. The question is: What are you going to do about it? Continue in your lost world or seek out the sweet spot. Be warned, once you find it, there's little chance of going back. The status quo no longer is an option. IT will change you. IT will change your values. IT will change your schedule. IT will change how you think. IT will change how you see others. IT will change how you see the world. You'll never be the same. But isn't that the point?
Sheri and I found the spot a couple years ago. The result: Luminosity Global Consulting Group, Haiti missions, this blog, Sheri's blog, other social networking, writing, books, speaking. This all stemmed from of our love for global business (passion) and desire to help others learn and grow from our experiences (need). Global Business is the passion. Engaging and empowering executives to achieve their impossible dreams is the need. Hence a coaching practice for global executives.
I loved that Randy captured this idea in words. We've been living it, but never thought of it in such a meaningful and pithy manner. Hence he's the creative, and I'm a finance guy.
Are you heavy on passion but find there's little need? Do you have a job that meets your need that you force yourself to every day? Maybe it's time to seek your sweet spot…
What's stopping you?


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Lot 103 - 1950 Norton Trials Bike
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Although various pre-war Nortons had been available to special order in trials specification, or 'Colonial' as they quaintly described them in the 1920s, it was not until 1948 that a purpose built machine was offered in the range. The new 500T used the engine as fitted to the model 18 and ES2, a 16H diamond frame with roadholder forks up front, these raked sharply to reduce the wheelbase. The engine had an alloy cylinder head and barrel along with lightened parts elsewhere, reducing the overall weight to 300 lbs. The earliest examples had a high level exhaust system, but by late 1949 it had been lowered with an upswept silencer. The 500T was competitive in its day and enjoyed some successes before it was discontinued in late 1954.
Norton has long enjoyed a unique place in motorcycle history. The Norton trials bike is an important part of that history. This classic trials bike is described by the vendor as being in tremendous order. The bike is offered at auction with a current V5C registration certificate and is offered at no reserve
Previous lotLot 102 - 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Buyers are advised to inspect the car in person or use a professional to carry out this service.


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Mapula is approached by a traditional log-piled bridge.
Thatched chaletMapula Lodge's nine roomy stone and thatch chalets are well-spaced and very private. They have been built on raised platforms amongst some lovely old trees in harmony with their surroundings. The floors are constructed from lovely old wooden beams, and these extend to each chalet's own private viewing deck. The rooms have very large almost floor to ceiling meshed windows, which allow for great views over the surrounding landscapes. You'll see all manner of birds flutter past and the distinctive cry of the fish eagle is often heard from the direction of the lagoon.
Up a few steps, and entering through the solid wooden front door, to one side you will find your comfortable beds (which can be made up double or twin) with their rustic headboards crafted from gnarled old wooden logs. The beds have box-shaped mosquito nets which are lowered in the evenings to protect you from any creepy-crawlies. Either side of the beds are bedside cabinets with good reading lights - the switches are accessible from inside your mosquito net which is handy!
In the centre of the room is the living area. Here you'll find a small wicker sofa, scattered with cushions. There is a footstool and coffee table, also crafted from an old wooden log. Here you will find the door to your balcony which is a great place to spend the afternoon relaxing as it is well-shaded by the ancient trees, and the bird-life right on your doorstep is fantastic.
The rooms do have fans although they only work when the generator is on from about 7 to 10.30 am in the morning and between 6 and 8.30pm in the evening.


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Bookmobile visits St. Lucy School every Wednesday. We alternate grades every week – one week it's Grades 1-4 and the following week it's grades 5-8. Twice a month your child has the opportunity to check out library books! Click on the schedule for the 2018-2019 school year – Bookmobile schedule


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I just installed the game and assets on my Android 5.1 phone, all seems to run well : i created a profile then selected
Start Race -> Single Race -> Sim or Arcade -> [profile] -> RC Bandit -> but then i can't find a track that is not locked ?
What's going wrong ?
OK... I messed it, I didn't see that I should not overwrite files when I copy the asset in the RVGL folder, it seemed natural since I had installed the game first then found the folder and put the assets in. But I found in Troubleshooting section that I should create the folder first and put the assets in before installing the game, this way the new content overwrites the old content as it should.
Now lets have fun
I keep the topic open in case someone has the same problem - though it might be moved in another section. I'm new so I don't know the ropes yet, if someone finds it appropriate, feel free to do so.
[SOLVED] [RVGL Android] All tracks locked
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"I. T.," I called my best friend in college. I.T. and I had quite a reputation for activism, having (among other projects) saved the JTS library after it suffered a devastating fire in 1966. But that's a story for another time.
The Six Day War broke out June 5, 1967. Throughout May, roughly a month before the war, everyone knew the war was coming. UN Secretary General U Thant pulled the UN troops out of the Sinai Peninsula, leaving Israel exposed; Nasser bragged about driving the Jews into the Mediterranean Sea; the tension was so thick it could be cut with a knife.
I was a junior at Yeshiva College in Manhattan; I.T., a sophomore. The word was out that when the war came, Israel's farmer soldiers would leave their farms and the crops would rot for lack of manpower. The Arabs could kill the Israeli economy if they tied up Israel in a war, even if the Arabs ultimately lost.
So went the scenario. It was extremely plausible. No one — not a single eminence in Israel's military or political echelon — predicted a six-day victory, let alone a victory at all.
And so, I.T. and I had the idea of sending volunteers to Israel's kibbutzim. Don't ask me how we passed our courses that semester, for this is what we did:
First, we convinced the phone company (without permission from the university) to wire our dorm rooms with multiple lines. Then we went to work. This was the agenda:
To convince as many students as possible to volunteer for the summer on Israeli kibbutzim. The heavy cloud of impending war meant that we had to convince not only the students, but often their parents and the Israeli authorities. We also had to put in place a system for a quick acquisition of passports.
And quick reservations on the increasingly rare seats open on the few planes still flying into Israel.
Not to mention, money to pay for it all.
We asked no permission from the Jewish Agency, which, officially, was responsible for sending volunteers to Israel. We just acted.
As word got out, money started pouring in. Rabbis raised money in their synagogues; people came in off the street; students pulled from their pockets or parents. People would literally hand us envelopes of cash, at first once or twice a day, then many times daily. We had credibility, for we actually succeeded in getting students to Israel. First a few, then a trickle, and finally a flood.
It was complicated.
The lines for passports were long. We did not accept that. Upon pressing the American authorities, we discovered that, by law, a citizen has a right to a passport within 24 hours (at least that was the law then). We pressed our rights to the fullest.
At first, "we" was I.T. and I. Quickly, the cadre of activists grew. By the time June 4 rolled around, we had several groups of student activists: experts in passport procedures; lobbyists at the Jewish Agency, who needed to approve the volunteer applications; and lobbyists at the airlines, who were very choosy to whom they issued seats.
Our money spoke. For every student who was willing to volunteer, we had the money for the airline ticket and the passport.
At a certain point, the Jewish Agency turned over the keys to its offices. We now had as much space as we wanted to do our work, but the hub remained at our college dorm rooms. Morning, noon and night, they were abuzz with activity.
Each potential volunteer was a challenge. This one wanted to go, but his parents didn't agree; this one's parents agreed, but there was no current, valid passport; this one didn't want to miss classes, and needed to be convinced that saving Israel was more important than grades for one term.
I don't remember how many tens of thousands of dollars went through our hands; I don't remember how many Yeshiva students actually volunteered. I do remember that we had several students on the last flight out of New York before the war.
In some ways, it was a typical '60s effort: Think for the moment; everything for the cause; nothing for daily responsibilities — and give the authorities fits (the authorities at YU, the Jewish Agency, the State Dept.). In other ways it was not typical: no drugs or promiscuity, just an idealistic, positive effort. Rather than rail against the establishment, we bent it to our will. The bottom line was that Israel trumped all.
In a moment, we were shut down.
The war came.
Our office was suddenly irrelevant.
The Yeshiva shuls filled with students and with rabbis saying Psalms, as fervently as I've ever heard.
We bit our nails.
We waited.
There was a news blackout for the first day or two of the war.
It was clear.
Israel had won — and won in a lightning flash.
There were no farmer-soldiers pulled from the kibbutzim for an extended time.
All the student volunteers we sent would now have a memorable experience, basking in the afterglow of the miraculous Israeli victory. They would not be slaving away on the kibbutzim.
They loved it.
Whatever the level of Israel-consciousness at Yeshiva before the war — and obviously, it must have been high; otherwise all those students would not have volunteered — it was ten times higher when all the volunteers came back to Yeshiva the next fall. Israel was on everyone's mind; everyone wanted to go there.
Not to study — there were no Israel study programs then. But they sprouted fast. At first, the only place to go was The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Then the yeshiva programs started.
It was a crest, a wave.
For a few frantic weeks in 1967, I.T. and I rode the wave for all it was worth.
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Summer safety: Tips to avoid foodborne and heat illnesses
Happy summer! It's time to get the barbecue grilling and the pool party started. To keep your summer healthy and fun, UC ANR offers some important safety tips.
Food safety
Food poisoning is a serious health threat in the United States, especially during the hot summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 Americans suffer from a foodborne illness each year, resulting in thousands of hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.
Both the CDC and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggest four key rules to follow to stay food safe:
- Clean: Clean kitchen surfaces, utensils, and hands with soap and water while preparing food. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water.
- Separate: Separate raw meats from other foods by using different cutting boards. And be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs away from other items in your refrigerator.
- Cook: Cook foods to the right temperature; be sure to check internal temperature by using a food thermometer.
- Chill: Chill raw and prepared foods promptly.
Here are some additional tips from the USDA. Be sure to check out the CDC's comprehensive food safety website, which also has materials in both Spanish and English. For food safety tips in real time, follow USDA Food Safety on Twitter.
Summer also means more outside grilling, which can pose unique food safety concerns. Before firing up the barbecue, check out these five easy tips from UC Davis.
Handling food safety on the road
Before you take off on a road trip, camping adventure or boating excursion, don't forget to consider food safety. You'll need to plan ahead and invest in a good cooler.
Remember, warns the USDA, don't let food sit out for more than one hour in temperatures above 90 degrees F. And discard any food left out more than two hours; after only one hour in temperatures above 90 degrees F.
If there are any doubts about how long the food was out, it is best to throw it out!
Get more food safety tips for traveling from the USDA.
Avoid heat illness
"Summer can be a time for fun and relaxation, but in warm climates, we need to stay aware of the signs of heat illness and help keep our family members and co-workers safe," says Brian Oatman, director of Risk & Safety Services at UC ANR.
"UC ANR provides comprehensive resources on our website, but it's designed around California requirements for workplace safety." But, Oatman notes, much of the information applies.
"The training and basic guidance – drink water, take a rest when you are feeling any symptoms and having a shaded area available – are useful for anyone at any time."
To increase your awareness of heat illness symptoms – and to learn more about prevention – Oatman suggests a few resources.
"Our Heat Illness Prevention page has many resources, including links for training, heat illness prevention plans, and links to other sites. One of the external sites for heat illness that I recommend is the Cal/OSHA site, which spells out the basic requirements for heat illness prevention in the workplace. It's also available in Spanish."
For those on the go, Oatman also recommends the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) mobile heat safety app.
Get required produce safety training from UC
The food production environment introduces many potential points of contamination risk from the soil to the table. Consumer demand for food safety practices along with new government regulations for fresh produce have raised grower awareness of the need for best practices to reduce microbial risks during the production and processing of nuts, fruits and vegetables.
Produce Safety Courses Available in Northern California
Produce safety training courses offered through the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) are informing the farming community about Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS) to reduce microbial risks and meet Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training requirements. The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires vegetable, nut, and fruit growers, to have at least one supervisor or responsible party on the produce farm who has successfully completed food safety training. The training courses are offered in English and Spanish and run through June 2019.
What to expect
The Produce Safety Alliance team at Cornell University developed the curriculum for the PSA Grower Training Courses working together with many growers, researchers, extension educators, produce industry members, and state and federal regulatory personnel.
Trainers, such as lead trainer David Goldenberg, food safety and security training coordinator at WIFSS, provide approximately seven hours of instruction time, which includes table top exercises and question and discussion time.
Topics include:
- An introduction to produce safety
- Worker health, hygiene, and training
- Soil amendments
- Wildlife, domesticated animals and land use
- Agricultural water, production water and post-harvest water
- Post harvest handling and sanitation, and how to develop a farm food safety plan
Training underway
The Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training courses, underway since January of 2019, have been attended by vegetable, nut, and fruit growers from Butte County to Monterey County. David Goldenberg along with Aparna Gazula, farm advisor for small farms and specialty crops, with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension in Santa Clara County, conducted the first WIFSS training class. Assisting in the training with Goldenberg and Gazula were Avery Cromwell with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Donna Pahl, Cornell University, Produce Safety Alliance Extension Associate, with the Southwest Region, Riverside.
Benefits from attending the course
Course participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies training course completion. To receive the certificate, you need to be present for the entire one-day course and submit the paperwork to your trainer at the end of the course.
Costs to attend
Sign up now for training courses to obtain a certificate of completion for the mandatory training to comply with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. This is a chance to learn about foodborne illness and its impacts to the produce industry and consumers, different types of foodborne illness organisms, why prevention of contamination is critical to produce safety, how to conduct basic risk assessment, and steps involved in monitoring, record keeping, and corrective actions. CDFA, through a contract with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is subsidizing the cost of the training. A $30 cost per registrant will be charged to provide a lunch, beverages and the course manual and certificate completion.
On Super Bowl Sunday, don't drop the ball on food safety
At Super Bowl parties, dropped passes and missed tackles should be the only things making football fans' stomachs churn. Leaving food out for more than two hours can be hazardous to your health and that of your guests, cautions a UC Cooperative Extension nutrition expert.
You may be thinking, "I've eaten food that sat out longer than two hours and not thrown up." Consider yourself lucky.
"We keep learning more about foodborne illness," says Patti Wooten Swanson, UC Cooperative Extension nutrition advisor in San Diego County. "We probably did get sick, but we thought it was something else, like the 24-hour flu."
She added that kids, diabetics, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to foodborne illnesses.
For Super Bowl Sunday and throughout the year, Wooten Swanson offers these food safety tips:
- Thaw turkey or meat in the refrigerator.
- Don't wash raw meat or poultry in the sink before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to determine when meat or poultry is done.
- Put leftovers in the refrigerator within two hours.
- On the fourth day, throw leftovers away.
Thawing foods correctly and storing them at the right temperatures is important, said Wooten Swanson.
"Bacteria grow very rapidly," she said. "From 40 degrees to 140 degrees is what we call the danger zone. We encourage you to get food out of that temperature range as soon as possible. Don't let food sit on the table after you finish eating and go to watch TV."
She also recommends not leaving food out the length of the game.
"Chips are fine to leave out," Wooten Swanson said, "But put the salsa and guacamole in small containers, then put out new bowls at halftime. Take away the original containers to wash or discard. You don't want to refill a bowl that has been out for 2 hours."
Produce safety training ensuring continued enjoyment of specialty crops
As I inhaled my salad, I couldn't help but think of the recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that affected at least 24 people in the U.S. and more than 40 in Canada. Originally it was blamed on Romaine lettuce, but early in January the CDC said in a statement that the likely source of the outbreak in the United States appears to be leafy greens. However, officials have not identified a specific type of leafy green or specifically where it originated.
A 2013 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control revealed that 46 percent of all foodborne illnesses that led to hospitalization or death between 1998 and 2008 were attributable to fresh produce. The report brought to the consumers' attention that, while fresh fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of a healthy diet, when improperly handled, they can be fatal.
In spite of these sobering statistics I feel confident to continue my consumption of raw produce, in part because of the knowledge of such things as the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by CDFA to create and deliver educational materials for growers to assist in conducting agricultural water sampling and environmental assessments. The grant is part of an effort to help growers meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) standards for safe foods.
Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) and UC Agricultural and Natural Resource (ANR) personnel - including pathologist Bennie Osburn, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Alda Pires, UCCE specialist Erin DiCaprio, and WIFFS staff Heather Johnson and Ronald Bond - are developing a guide for California's mid- and small- farm specialty crop growers to meet the requirements of the PSR. Training materials, including online and face-to-face field exercises, will be developed for extension specialists and farm advisors. To facilitate the learning experience, there will be online information in multiple languages including Spanish, Hmong, Mandarin and English to meet the diverse needs of California specialty crop growers. The final step in the process will be to deliver the course materials in seven outreach workshops in those regions of California where mid- and small-sized growers are located.
With UC Davis and UC ANR working together to support California specialty crop growers as they work to meet the new compliance standards of the FSMA PSR, we can long enjoy the abundant, fresh leafy green produce produced in California's fertile valleys.
Enjoy your tree nuts: UC scientists help with regulatory compliance
California tree nut growers will soon have to comply with new agriculture water testing requirements under the Produce Safety Rule in the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). University of California researchers and advisors are holding seminars to share information about the agricultural water requirements and proper water sampling methods in order to be in compliance with the regulations.
While irrigation or spray water is generally not the source of contamination, it is a vehicle for pathogens that are harmful to humans, especially on produce that is consumed raw; therefore, agricultural water was included as a part of the new regulation.
The UC Cooperative Extension office in Yolo County was the site of the first information sessions for nut tree growers/producers. It was an ideal location, as the fertile soils of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys are home to the largest tree nut production industries in the U.S. Some nuts are also grown in the coastal valley regions and Sierra foothills.
Good news for nut consumers
The new regulations and the focus on food safety practices, particularly within the nut tree industry, is of great interest because of the popularity of nutritious and delicious tree nuts. I for one am a big consumer. My day starts with almond butter on toast. That's followed by snacks of raw walnuts and dates. And there's always the handful of roasted pistachios to be grabbed for a salty treat.
It is lucky for someone who is nuts about nuts to live in California. The state is the nation's No. 1 walnut, almond and pistachio producer. California produces 80 percent of the world's almonds. We produce one million tons of almonds each year, followed by walnuts at nearly half a million tons, and pistachios at over a quarter million tons.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture reports the state's leading agricultural export products by value in 2015 were almonds ($5.14 billion), dairy products ($1.63 billion), walnuts ($1.49 billion), wine ($1.48 billion), and pistachios ($848 million).
Melissa L. Partyka, an ecologist at the UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, (WIFSS) and Ronald F. Bond, a water quality researcher and field coordinator with WIFSS, are engaging local growers on issues of food safety and helping to educate them on not only the regulations but on ways to improve their water quality.
Partyka and Bond are staff in the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources' Vet Med Extension and Atwill Water and Foodborne Zoonotic Disease Laboratory, headed by UC Cooperative Extension specialist Rob Atwill, director of WIFSS.
They are affiliated with the Western Center for Food Safety, a Food and Drug Administration Center of Excellence, and are helping break down the regulations for the growers, regulations which can be a little overwhelming to the untrained.
Agricultural water, according to FSMA, is that water used to irrigate, treat, harvest, wash commodity or equipment on farm.
Growers are required to test water if it:
- Comes in contact with the harvestable portion of the commodity
- Is used to clean harvest equipment
- Is used to mix pesticides/fungicides applied to commodity
- Is used by harvest crews to wash hands
As of January 2016 growers will have 2 to 4 years (depending on farm size) to comply with most aspects of the Produce Safety Rule. Basically, the larger the production, the higher potential for risk to the consumer. How often a grower samples water depends on the water source. Well water requires an initial four samples, followed by one sample per year. Surface water, requires an initial 20 samples, followed by five samples per year. Water samples should be collected as close to harvest as is practical. During a long harvest season, samples can be spread out; in short harvest seasons, samples should be collected closer together; and in multiple harvest seasons, samples should be taken near each harvest if water is coming from the same source.
A full day workshop to be hosted by UC Cooperative Extension is planned for late June. Look for announcement of date, time, and location on the following websites: www.wcfs.ucdavis.edu, http://ucanr.edu, www.wifss.ucdavis.edu.


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An overview of the Centre's three independent bodies and the associated laws and regulations
The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") was launched in accordance with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004 as a part of Dubai's strategic vision to diversify its economic resources and attract capital and investments in the region. It is a Financial Free Zone defined in Federal Law No. 8 of 2004. An independent jurisdiction within the UAE, DIFC is empowered to create its own legal and regulatory framework for all civil and commercial matters.
The following three independent bodies have been established at the DIFC to enable and support the growth and development of businesses in the Centre: the DIFC Authority, the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA") and the Dispute Resolution Authority ("DRA").
Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 (English/ Arabic)
Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 on "The Financial Free Zones in the United Arab Emirates" (the Financial Free Zone Law) mainly.
- Allows the creation of a Financial Free Zone in any Emirate of the UAE, by a Federal Decree.
- Exempts the Financial Free Zones and the Financial Activities from all Federal civil and commercial laws.
- Confirms the application of Federal criminal laws in the Financial Free Zones, including the Federal Laws on Anti-Money Laundering;
- Prohibits DIFC authorised firms from dealing in "deposit taking from the State's markets […] [and] in the UAE Dirham.
- Restricts DIFC authorised insurers' dealings in the State to carrying out re-insurance activities.
Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004 (English)
Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004 created the DIFC as a Financial Free Zone in Dubai (the DIFC Law). The Federal Cabinet also made two Cabinet Resolutions that.
- Set out the geographic boundaries of the DIFC.
- Allow the centre bodies and authorised firms to operate outside the DIFC for the first four years because the DIFC was still under construction.
Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004 (English)
Dubai Law No. 9 of 2004 on "The Establishment of the Dubai International Financial Centre" acknowledges the creation of the DIFC and:
- Recognises the financial and administrative independence of the DIFC
- Creates the DIFC centre bodies, which include the DIFC Authority, DFSA and DRA.
- Exempts the DIFC from Dubai laws and regulations, under certain conditions.
Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2007 (English / Arabic)
Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2007 on "Implementing Federal Law No. 8 of of 2004 on Financial Free Zones" further detailed certain provisions of the Financial Free Zones Law.


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The wp-admin/admin-ajax.php file is really great for admin-side stuff, but the ability to access WordPress actions without having to be logged in would be really useful.
Obviously, there would be security concerns, you don't want just anybody being able to run commands, so perhaps make it so that only specified wp_ajax_* actions can be run by this. Would allow for much nicer AJAX functionality in themes.


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Natural Resources Conservation Service Dam Design and Dam Safety Resources: Policy, Procedures, and Tools: On-Demand
This webinar will provide an overview of multiple dam design and dam safety resources available from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The overview will include a presentation on the NRCS history of building dams and dam safety. The policy presentation will focus on key dam design and dam safety elements in the NRCS General Manual, the National Engineering Manual, and NRCS directives process. The presentation on NRCS design and dam safety procedures will highlight various NRCS Conservation Practice Standards, NRCS National Engineering Handbook chapters, and several NRCS Technical Releases. The presentation on tools will include overviews and applications of NRCS computer software such as TR20, TR20, SITES, WinDam, and DamWatch.
Steve Durgin, P.E.
National Design Engineer, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Steve Durgin P.E. is the National Design Engineer for the Conservation Engineering Division (CED) within the Science and Technology Deputy Area of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he has responsibilities for dam safety and dam inventories, engineering job approval, design variance, and review of engineering reports. He serves as the NRCS liaison with ASDSO. On behalf of NRCS and USDA, he represents the director on the Inter-Agency Committee on Dam Safety (ICODS) and the National Dam Safety Review Board (NDSRB). Steve has over 38 years of engineering experience in planning, designing, and constructing conservation practices in various positions. Steve graduated from Clarkson University with a BS degrees in Social Sciences (Sociology), and Civil and Environmental Engineering. He received a Master of Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) from the University of Montana.
- Overview of NRCS Work on Dams
- NRCS History
- NRCS Watershed Projects
- Hazard Class Change
- Aging Infrastructure
- NRCS Dam Safety Efforts
- NRCS Engineering and Dam Safety Resources
- NRCS Engineering Policy
- NRCS General Manual
- NRCS National Engineering Manual
- NRCS Technical Resources
- Field Handbooks
- Technical Notes
- Technical Releases
- Specifications
- Computer Software
- National Handbook of Conservation Practices
- NRCS - DamWatch
- NRCS Engineering Policy
- NRCS Dam Rehabilitation
- Overview
- Public Law 83-566
- Watershed Rehabilitation Planning Policy
- Watershed Rehabilitation Planning Guidance
- Dam Assessments
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation
- NRCS & Sponsor Actions Prior to Construction
- Overview
- NRCS Manual Updates in Process
- TR-60 Earth Dams and Reservoirs
- Seismic Analysis Manual
- Design of Articulated Concrete Block Armored Spillways
- NEH Chapter 30 Concrete Design
- NEH Chapter 70 Riser Design
- NEH Part 642 Specifications
- NEH Part 645 Construction Inspection
- TR-56 Vegetative Wave Protection


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Parts of this sprawling medieval castle compound, the largest Europe, can be spotted at almost any point in the old city.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². [1]
Although collectively referred to as "the castle," the many buildings that make up this mega-fortified mini-town include at least four churches, four palaces, over five gardens, and is home to shops, government offices, and museums. Today, the castle is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic and represents as the historical and political centre of Prague and the Czech state.
One of the churches: Basilica dedicated to St. George
- Main Architectural Style: Romanesque / Baroque (facade)
- Extras: Benedictine Convent
- Abbess possessed the right to crown the Queen consort of Bohemia
- Royal/Sacred tombs:
- Prince Vratislav
- Boleslav II
- St. Ludmila
The Cathedral of St. Vitus, St. Wenceslaus and St. Adalbert
- Main architectural style: Gothic
- Designations:
- Roman Catholic Cathedral, Seat of Archbishop of Prague
- Basilica
- Famous:
- Biggest Church in Czech Republic
- Curiosities:
- The church is owned by the Czech government
- St. Wenceslas:
- One of a small group of royals to have been canonised by the Catholic Church
- He is one of the patron saints of the Czech state
- He is the "good King Wenceslas" mentioned in the 1853 Christmas carol by John Neale
- He died a Duke of Bohemia, but was raised to the dignity of a king after his death by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I
I didn't have enough crowns (Czech money) left to purchase a trip up the bell tower and they wouldn't take credit cards or Euro. Everywhere else took Euro (with a slight fee), but those volunteer girl guards weren't budging for poor littles tourists like myself. 😦
Video I made of walk through much of castle complex:
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Last week's Birthday Week of Giveaways was so much fun, celebrating KC Bakes' first year in business. We received a lot of great feedback and truly enjoyed introducing you to new companies.
Since you all showed so much love for YSM Designs, they are sharing some love back!
Yuliana would like to extend a 10% off discount to KC Bakes fans! And with Mother's Day coming up, it's perfect timing… she has several designs that would make moms smile. I picked out a few of my fav's below, and there are many more on her site.
To redeem this discount:
- Visit YSM Design's Etsy Shop
- Add fabulous item(s) to your cart
- At checkout, enter coupon code : SPCLJUN10
- Receive 10% off your purchase
This offer is valid until the end of June – – happy shopping!


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Working dads have been in the news recently - and it feels as though something new is happening. Are we seeing a cultural shift as a new generation of dads emerges who believe in equality at home and work?
Parent Work Thrive is now on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
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How being a parent can make you highly motivated at work – and why many mums don't want the slow lane
There is often an assumption that women with children aren't interested in work or motivated to succeed. And it is rarely an assumption aimed at fathers: 'well now he's a dad, he won't be interested in developing himself / progression / more money' - it just sounds weird, doesn't it? According to a report by … Continue reading How being a parent can make you highly motivated at work – and why many mums don't want the slow lane
Why mummy guilt doesn't help anyone – and ways to avoid it
'Mummy guilt' creeps in for many women when they start life as working mums. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and thinly stretched across work and home, and can affects their confidence - leaving them open to feeling 'not good enough'. The causes of this are worth a blog post in their own right, but on the home front … Continue reading Why mummy guilt doesn't help anyone – and ways to avoid it
Seven ways to ace the return from maternity or parental leave
Heading back to work after a baby is a big change - exciting but also a turbulent time. Here are seven ways to plan a successful return to work: 1) Feel the excitement Try to go back in a high energy frame of mind – let yourself feel the excitement at resuming this part … Continue reading Seven ways to ace the return from maternity or parental leave
Part-time hours and flexible working – the sweet spot
Follow us on Twitter at @parentwrkthrive Getting the work / home juggle right From observing many full- and part-timers over the years - and having been both myself - somewhere around 3.5-4.5 days there is a sweet spot in terms of working hours, which enables both home and work life to thrive. Full time hours, … Continue reading Part-time hours and flexible working – the sweet spot
Why should we rethink work for parents?
Why does motherhood still come with so many negative perceptions at work? Why do new mums often lose confidence (and employers lose faith in them) when in reality they are often more capable, resilient and motivated than before having children? Why are they still tearing themselves apart with guilt that they aren't doing a good … Continue reading Why should we rethink work for parents?


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Windows XP End Of Life Is April 8, 2014
January 30, 2014 :
Well, it's finally here. Windows XP is officially over on April 8th. We're slightly concerned that this is coming as something of a surprise to so many people.But you need to take action.
No, your Windows XP machine will not dramatically self-destruct as in Mission Impossible or stop running. But there will no longer be any of the weekly to monthly security updates and that alone should give you pause considering all the recent high profile security breaches that seem to blanket the internet.
What should you do? It's simple, upgrade to Windows 8.1. Why not Windows 7, given all the negative comments about the 'Metro' desktop? Because at this point, we're now two years into the Windows 8 life cycle and believe it or not, Windows 7 support will soon be downgraded. So for maximum safety, you should get with the current OS.
If you are still a bit put off by the Windows 8 desktop, keep in mind that there are several very easy and inexpensive add-ons which restore the 'classic' Windows interface. We can help you with that, or of course your local IT pro can select one for you. That way you get the best of both worlds: the comforting UI you're used to and the performance and security improvements in Windows 8.1.
If you held off on upgrading because "if it ain't broke…" please remember that Windows XP has been responsible for the lion's share of internet security breaches over the past fifteen years—including the recent Target debacle. Windows XP has been outdated and unsafe for a long time; you just didn't know it. Using Windows XP has been like having a smoke detector with an old battery. Just because your house hasn't burned didn't mean the thing was working properly. You've just been lucky.
If you have several licenses, we can help with upgrades (we can often provide a better rate on quantities of 5 or more.) but regardless, it's a new year and now is the time to update your systems.
Hopefully it goes without saying: since day one, all Simple Accounting software has been certified as compatible with both the 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 8.


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Terrarium TV has become one of the most downloaded third-party entertainment apps in a very short span of time. It seems the developers have done quite a bit of research to make sure this app was better than the others around.
The impressive collection of movies and shows makes sure you have plenty to watch all the time. New content is also updated regularly. It has a nice looking interface, which is simple and easy to use. All in all, Terrarium TV is one great entertainment app to have.
If you like to watch movies on the third-party entertainment apps, you must have definitely heard of ShowBox. In fact, there is a good chance you might have used it already. ShowBox used to be one of the most widely used apps a little while ago. But, the users have frequently started reporting the problems with this app. In this case, you can also install Nova TV app which is a very good alternative app to Showbox
It often crashes and is usually slow. With so many issues, the experience is bound to degrade. Users also feel that the content is no longer as regularly updated as it used to be.
Terrarium TV, on the other hand, is a new entrant in this market. But, it seems to have learnt from the mistakes of the others. There are fewer issues as compared to its ShowBox counterpart. It runs smoothly for most part and there are hardly any crashes. Furthermore, as already mentioned it has wide collection of movies and shows and is also regularly updated. Terrarium is also lightweight and thus does not eat up the devices resources as much as Showbox. Terrarium Tv For Firestick is also working great after fixing the issues.
This is why it will be safe to say that Terrarium TV is one of the most viable alternatives to ShowBox. Download Terrarium Tv APK to install the app on Android devices and enjoy watching movies and Tv series.
Terrarium TV app is primarily designed for the Android devices. So, you should not have any issues installing it on your Android smartphone or tablet. Google Play Store doesn't feature this app for certain reasons. This is the reason why we will Download Terrarium app APK for installation. It does not require you to root your Android so there is no need to worry. Our guide will make this process simple for you. Here are the steps to download Terrarium TV latest version.
Terrarium Tv APK Download
In order to download the app, we will need Terrarium TV .APK. This is easy. This file is saved on our server. Make sure your device is connected to the internet and open any browser on your Android and use this link. You can access this link on your computer to download the APK and later copy the file onto your Android via USB cable or any file sharing app.
How to Install Terrarium Tv APK on Android
Third-party APKs are blocked by Android by default for security purposes. As we have a safe APK on our server you have no need to be concerned.
Open Settings app on your device and go to Security. Here turn ON the Unknown Sources option. Now you are ready to install the Terrarium TV for Android.
- Tap the APK file on your device and run it. This will begin the installation process.
- If you see any confirmation, press the appropriate button on the prompt.
- Now all you need to do is wait for the device finish the Terrarium TV app download and installation.
The entire process hardly takes 3-4 minutes. But, it also depends upon the internet speed and device specs.
Why should Android users have all the fun? If you want to watch the high quality free content Terrarium TV offers on your iOS, you must be wondering how to go about with its installation. Terrarium TV iOS is not available; not yet. Unfortunately, there are no workarounds as well. We are hoping it will be available soon though.
But, there are plenty of cool alternatives out there for iOS. Until this app is available on iOS, you could use PB Online, which is an iOS variant of the very popular Cinema Box app for Android. It also has a large collection of top grade content. There are other free apps as well for iOS such as Popcorn TV and Bobby HD. They also offer great entertainment experience. If you want a paid service, you can download Netflix, the very popular entertainment service.
The official version of Terrarium TV is not yet available on Windows as well. But, that's not a problem at all. We have a very solid workaround that will allow you to download Terrarium TV on your PC as well as Mac. In fact, the tool we are going to use in this process lets you run just about any Android app on your Windows computer.
How to Install Terrarium Tv on Windows 10/8.1/8 & Mac:
Here are the steps to download TerrariumTV for Windows and Mac:
- Nox App Player: The tool we are going to use is called Nox App Player. It is an Android emulator. And as you rightly guessed, it allows you to access Android world from within your Windows or Mac OS. Cool, isn't it? You may have heard of other emulators as well but we truly believe Nox is the best. It is reliable, stable and fast. It also consumes very less resources on your computer. Download Nox installer from http://noxandroidemulator.com Choose the right version for your operating system
- Now run the Nox installer file to install the emulator
- Launch Nox App Player. In case you are using it for the first time, sign in with your Google credentials. If you don't want to use your existing Google ID, create a new one.
Now, Download Terrarium APK (1.6.6)
- Go to the folder where you have downloaded the APK file
- Drag the APK file onto the interface of Nox App player and release it. This will instantly initiate the installation process.
- Click 'Install' when you see a confirmation prompt
Terrarium TV Download on PC is thus complete. Now you are all set for an incredible movie experience right on your PC and that too free of cost.
Whenever you want to use this Terrarium TV for PC, simply launch Nox and run it from its icon. Also remember that there is no desktop app for Terrarium TV. It must be launched from within Nox App Player.
Terrarium TV is a relatively new entertainment app in the market. But, movie buffs are already taking note of it. Here are some of the reasons why it is becoming rapidly popular:
- The collection Terrarium TV offers is pretty large. There is high quality content in every genre and category. It also has many TV shows, events and documentaries. In simple words, there is always something new and good to watch
- This app has a very nicely designed user interface. The layout is simple allowing ease of use and navigation. You can find the content very easily either by looking up by category or using the search box.
- Terrarium TV is a lightweight app. It uses very little resources on your device. Yet, it provides incredible entertainment experience.
- If you have a good internet connection, this app offers fast streaming even of HD videos.
- It can run on wide range of Android devices and is compatible with various media players. You can get Terrarium TV for Kodi and Terrarium TV for Roku as well.
Terrarium TV is one of the best apps in the recent times. It usually works on your device without any glitches. But, sometimes you may run into some specific problems. Here are some troubleshooting steps to get it working again.
Video not streaming:
The very first thing you must check is whether your device is connected to the internet. Open a browser and access any website. If internet is not working, check your modem in case you are using Wi-Fi. If you are using mobile data, make sure it is turned on. You may need to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to fix internet problem
If internet is working fine but Terrarium would not play the videos, we would recommend you to reboot the device. Rebooting refreshes the firmware and apps and thus resolves many basic issues.
If restarting the device also does not work, uninstall Terrarium TV app and reinstall it. Most likely this will fix the issue.
Installation issues:
Are you not able to install the app? The first thing you need to make sure is that you have the right APK file for the app. Download it from our server as we have the most updated and the correct version of the file. You also need to make sure that you have allowed installation from Unknown Sources.
If you think everything is fine and the issue still persists, reboot your device. Try to install again when the device reboots.
If this does now work, you may need to update the firmware. Go to Settings and select 'About Phone', 'About Tablet', 'About Device' or just 'About' (depending upon the device you are using). If a new update is available, you will see it here. Update your device and install the app again.
Terrarium TV has emerged as an incredible entertainment solution for Android users. Not only does it have a great user interface, it also has an impressive collection of shows, movies, events, documentaries and more. It is not available on Play Store but you can side-load it on Android with the help of the APK file. You can also install it on your PC using the Nox App Player emulator. It is yet not available on the iOS devices though.


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Now we all know about the The Deep, "the worlds only submarium", interesting claim, what is submarium? I do not know. The good news is it's right on our door step and we have a years family pass so we are obliged to take advantage of this splendid opportunity.
The place has stayed pretty much the same since the beginning but they are trying; they have penguins now! Also they have randomly added some new sharks to the open top aquarium, amazing.
Anyway here is some shots from the day, enjoy.


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Promoting Clean Cars: Case Study of Stockholm and Sweden
From Open Energy Information
In this report, the work with clean vehicles and fuels and especially the incentives used both on a national level in Sweden and on a local level in Stockholm has been evaluated. The report is also filled with facts and figures describing the impressive development in Sweden and Stockholm within the field of clean vehicles and fuels.
This tool is included in the Transportation Toolkit from the LEDS Global Partnership.
When to Use This Tool
While building a low emission strategy for your country's transportation system, this tool is most useful during these key phases of the process:
- Assess Opportunities - Identifying opportunities for low-carbon transport
- Prioritize & Plan - Evaluating proposed transport scenarios and choosing next steps
- Implement & Monitor - Launching low-carbon transport systems and measuring their impact
Learn more about the key actions you need to take to build a successful LEDS.
How to Use This Tool
This tool is most helpful when using these strategies:
- Improve - Enhance infrastructure & policies
Learn more about the avoid, shift, improve framework for limiting air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.


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Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Seaside Show Grounds - No CC
Modified version of the 'Seaside Sports Center' in Sunlit Tides, the community building has been replaced with a build-mode version. Base game compatible, does not require Sunlit Tides.
Lot size 64 x 64
Partially furnished, no CC.
Value $123,982
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Sunday, 28 December 2014
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Small Feathers by Eray Evran Studfarm
Sliders Used : Back Length, Butt Height, Tail Set Height, Arabian Ears, MAS Draft Neck, Leg Length, Muzzle Height, Quarter Height, Hoof Size
(includes both Sims 3 Pack & .SIM File)
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Monday, 8 December 2014
Classic Waistcoat Shirt
Made with TSRW
YA/A waistcoat & shirt, fully recolorable
(Includes Sims 3 Pack & .package File)
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Ginny & Abi - Pony Mad Twins!
CC Used :
Contact Lenses by Pralinesims
Vintage Shoes by Curbs
Jumpsuit by Black Lily
Cut Out Dress by Winnie017
Riding Boots by Lakeside Saddlery
Blackbird Hair by Cazy
Hair 25 by Nighcrawler Sims
Hair 23 by Nightcrawler Sims
Lipstick 03 & 05 by Newsea
Freckle Blusher N1 by Yukey
Flawless Eyebrows by Miss Daydreams
Skin (non transferable) by Navetsea
Sliders Used :
Nose Septum Sliders by #aWT
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Friday, 5 December 2014
Arabian Foal
Straight Egyptian Arabian foal, please adjust conformation to suit your needs or alter the strain.
Coat colors not included.
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No-Shine Foal Tail by Equus Sims
Sliders Used : Horse Size, Neck Curve, Back Length, Tail Thickness, Forehead Width, Dished Face, Ear Curve, Bridge Location, Quarter Height, Tail Set Height, Back Length, Butt Height, Arabian Ears, Dressage Neck, MAS Draft Neck, Hoof Size.
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Thursday, 4 December 2014
Equestrian Posters Set 1
Made with TSRW
16 extra large equestrian themed framed posters
(Includes both Sims 3 Pack & .package File)
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Quilted Foal Rug
Made with TSRW
Mesh by Equus Sims
Blue quilted foal rug with recolorable front strap
(Includes both Sims 3 Pack & .package File)
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Newmarket Exercise Sheet
Made with TSRW
Mesh by Salimana
Fully re-colorable
(Includes both Sims 3 Pack & .package File)
Monday, 1 December 2014
Advent 2014 - Hunter Wellington Boots
Made with TSRW
(Buckle/strap is non re-colourable)
(Includes both Sims 3 Pack & .package File)
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Solvent Liquidation Advice
A solvent liquidation (or "MVL") is a cheap, tax efficient process, used to close down a solvent company (a company with enough assets to pay all of its debts) and to distribute its assets to its shareholders after all of the company's creditors have been paid.
It is used as an alternative to striking off and is most widely used by construction companies who complete certain build contracts or companies whose trading has changed as an MVL allows you to close your company and take out your funds without paying the full capital gains tax ("CGT") rates then continue to trade through new or other existing business providing its operation is not identical to the company closing down (as that would be considered tax avoidance).
Bridge Newland are MVL specialists who offer free solvent liquidation advice. Therefore do not hesitate to get in touch should you wish to establish whether you can save tax with this solvent close down process.
How is a Solvent Liquidation/MVL Tax Efficient?
Put simply, current legislation allows for all distributable reserves of up to £25,000 to be treated as capital and taxed under the CGT rules, whilst distributable reserves above this threshold must be treated as a dividend and will be taxed at the shareholder's income tax rate, meaning the majority of company closures with more than £25,000 to distribute to shareholders are closed more tax efficiently through a solvent liquidation (MVL).
If your company is eligible for a solvent liquidation, you are likely to be entitled to claim entrepreneurs relief on your capital gain, reducing your CGT rate to 10% from the typical CGT rate of 10-18% , meaning the tax savings are often significant.
However as of 6th April 2016 a new Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rule (TAAR) must be applied to certain distributions from a winding up. TAAR will now only treat a distribution from a winding up as if it were an income distribution where:-
- An individual who is a shareholder in a close company receives from the company a distribution in respect of shares in a winding up:
- Within a period of two years after the winding up, the person carries on a similar trade or activity, and
- The arrangements have a main purpose, or one of the main purposes, of obtaining a tax advantage.
Is my Company eligible for a Solvent Liquidation/MVL?
Typically an MVL is appropriate where there are funds, or surplus assets for distribution, of £25,000 or more, as the combined taxes and fees are less expensive in companies with fewer assets if done through a striking off.
There are however a number of restrictions regarding which businesses can use an MVL if there is to be a continuation of a similar type of business is planned (to the one which is being closed) by the officers going forward therefore specialist advice should be sought on these from a professional.
If you are unsure whether an MVL is right for your company, please give us a call, as our staff are licensed to handle solvent liquidations and are happy to help provide you with our expert MVL advice and support.
What is the Solvent Liquidation Process? / When Will I Get my Funds?
MVLs have become more widely used recently due to changes with ESC16 legislation as, in the past, the old legislation meant that most closures were more tax efficiently done outside of an MVL.
Since the changes have been brought in, MVLs are regularly recommended by IPs and accountants as a way for shareholders to increase their personal wealth, however quite rightly, many company shareholders have reservations about handing over their hard earned funds to an IP and wait to receive a distribution of them some time down the line. This can cause many shareholders to go with the simpler route of a strike off, even if it results in more tax being paid.
At Bridge Newland we appreciate that quick distributions are a priority for shareholders therefore we have worked closely with solicitors in order to produce an indemnity document which protects the liquidator from personal loss (should any creditors come out of the woodwork) this in turn, allows us to pay 90% of the shareholder's funds immediately to the shareholders upon the indemnity being signed, and upon the Liquidator's appointment. We then continue to work hard to receive tax clearances from HMRC and upon receipt of their confirmation of having been paid (clearances), the balancing 10% of shareholder funds are distributed to the shareholders less the costs and expenses of the process.
We pride ourselves in ensuring that company shareholders receive their funds as early as possible and therefore, unlike most insolvency practitioners, we do not hold onto shareholder funds for 21-35 days whilst potential creditors are given the opportunity to prove their debts.
There are some restrictions regarding setting up again, operating in the same field and therefore the rules in relation to this (and whether you qualify for entrepreneurs relief) should be checked with your accountant.
Solvent Liquidations – What is the cost with Bridge Newland Limited?
Our typical fee for undertaking an MVL is £2,000 + VAT + disbursements, meaning that we are one of the cheapest around, however this increases slightly if the distributable balances are large, or if there are increased works to do such as assets to sell or creditors to pay. For multiple MVL's we can decrease our fee to £1,800 + VAT + disbursements.
If you would like to speak with our Licensed Insolvency Practitioner regarding our specialist solvent liquidation services, please contact our free phone number on 0800 612 6197. All initial advice is free of charge.
Do you require insolvent liquidation advice instead? – If you require specialist liquidation advice for an insolvent company then go to our Creditors Voluntary Liquidation page or fill out our contact us page by clicking the enquire now button above.
FREE Solvent Liquidations / MVL Advice Guide
What is an MVL?
An MVL is the process by which a solvent company is wound up and dissolved. It enables shareholders to exit the business and withdraw any capital within it or arrange for assets within the company to be transferred into their personal estates.
When is an MVL appropriate?
Generally, an MVL is appropriate where the company has, for whatever reason, reached the end of its purposeful life and there are realisable assets or cash sufficient to pay all creditors within a specified period together with statutory interest. This includes the costs of the liquidation, although it is common for these costs to be paid by the shareholders or a parent or group entity. The surplus assets are distributed to shareholders, either in cash or in specie.
Common scenarios include where shareholders wish to retire; where the owners of a family business wish to retire and their children have no interest in continuing the business; where there has been a deterioration in the relationship between stakeholders and there is a need to wind up the business equitably; and where the passing of time or changes in the market or legislation have led to the business no longer being viable. The MVL process can also be used effectively in group restructuring.
What are the advantages of an MVL and what is the alternative?
The alternative to MVL is simply to apply for the company to be struck off and dissolved. Historically, by applying for an extra statutory concession from HMRC, directors were able to effectively wind up a company and distribute its surplus assets to shareholders without the need for a liquidator. Such distributions were tax advantageous for shareholders as the distributions were taxed as capital gains rather than income.
More recently, the extra statutory concession has been enacted into law and a limit of £25,000 has been imposed on the total amount that can be distributed and treated as capital, rather than income, for tax purposes. However, the legislation provides that once the £25,000 limit is reached, all distributions will be treated as dividends (i.e. not only distributions over and above the £25,000 cap). Placing the company into MVL ensures that all distributions can be treated as capital without limit.
There are further advantages of an MVL in comparison with an application to strike off, these are:-
- If creditors have not made a claim against the company for anything they may be owed whilst the Liquidator was in office, they may not (with very few rare exceptions) later apply to have the company restored to the register in order to pursue legal action against it. Any application to restore the company must be made within 2 years of its dissolution, whereas an application may be made at any time within 20 years of dissolution in the case of strike off without liquidation.
- An application to strike off can only be made if the company has not, in the previous three months, traded or carried on business, changed its name, or sold business assets, rights or property. An MVL can be instituted immediately on cessation of trade and is the most efficient way to wind up the affairs of a solvent entity.
- Finally, in a liquidation (and once creditors have been paid) there are no restrictions on distributing funds to shareholders, including distributions of capital & reserves, which are usually prohibited as unlawful dividends outside of liquidation.
How does the process work?
Once it is decided that an MVL is appropriate, the directors call an extraordinary meeting of shareholders to consider a resolution to wind up the company and to appoint a liquidator. The shareholders can appoint a Liquidator of their own choosing if they disagree with the directors' selection. Prior to the meeting, the directors must swear a statutory declaration of solvency before a solicitor or commissioner for oaths. The declaration embodies a statement of assets and liabilities, and states that having made a full enquiry into the company's affairs, the directors are of the opinion that the company is capable of paying all of its debts, including statutory interest, within a specified period not exceeding 12 months from the date of the commencement of the liquidation.
The resolution to wind up the company is advertised in the Gazette 14 days, and filed with the Registrar of Companies within 15 days. It is normal practice to advertise for creditor claims, although these may well be settled prior to the liquidation commencing.
Once the Liquidator is in office, he must then take steps to deal with any outstanding matters such as realising the company's assets (which may be as straightforward as cash at bank, or may be in the form of tangible or intangible assets or property) and distribute the surplus to the shareholders once all the company's liabilities, costs and taxes are paid. Assets may be distributed in cash or (commonly in the case of property) in specie.
There is no requirement for the Liquidator to conduct an investigation into the company's affairs or the conduct of the directors, as is the case in an insolvent liquidation, as the directors have sworn a statutory declaration of solvency.
Once all claims are quantified and settled, if not already done so by the Company, the liquidator will distribute the surplus assets (either in cash or in specie) to the shareholders.
Once the company's affairs are finalised and no assets remain, the liquidator will call a final meeting of members and lay before it an account of the winding up. The meeting will be advertised in the Gazette one month beforehand. Within one week of the final meeting, a return of the meeting and final account will be filed with the Registrar of Companies, and after three months, the company will be struck from the register and dissolved.
The Steps to be taken prior to liquidation…
There are tax implications of distributing surplus assets to shareholders, and careful consideration must be given to the potential tax issues before entering into MVL. Alternative options are available to extract surplus assets from solvent companies, all of which have their benefits and disadvantages, and the insolvency practitioner will work closely with the directors and the company's accountants and tax advisers to ensure that MVL is the most tax-advantageous solution before proceeding.
In practice, and in order to minimise the costs of the liquidation as far as possible, we would suggest that the following be completed prior to the commencement of the liquidation:
- If assets – obtain valuations and sell assets at market value
- Offset mutual trade debtor/creditor accounts and pay trade creditors any monies due
- Dismiss employees and pay all monies due
- Submit all pre-liquidation VAT, corporation tax and PAYE returns and pay any monies due
- Recover trade debtor monies and ensure any disputes are settled
- Ensure all books and records, including statutory books, are up to date
- Prepare management accounts to cessation of trade and terminate any leasing or hire purchase agreements and settle accounts
This list is not exhaustive and will be tailored to the circumstances of each case.


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Point Solutions Inc. specializes and provides a number of software & hardware Including: NCR Aloha and MenuLink equipment for restaurants. We sell QuickBooks, Property Management Systems and are distributors for Dell products. We are located at Rendezvous Ridge, Christ Church, Barbados, W.I.
QuickBooks is Intuit Inc's set of software solutions designed to manage payroll, inventory, sales and other needs of a small business. The software's features include marketing tools, merchant services, product and supplies, training solutions.
NCR Restaurant POS software provides smart people and smart technology to help you manage your operations, connect with customers and enhance your business with mobility options.
Turns your bar into a stock market. Watching share prices go up and down probably isn't something you'd associate with a great night out, but that all changes with The Exchange.


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Michalove, charter captain at Outcast Sport Fishing who is also known as Hilton Head's Great White Shark Whisperer, hooked the estimated 17-foot, 3,500-pound shark just a few miles off the coast of Hilton Head.
Michalove and his crew had already caught, tagged, and released a 10-foot great white shark that morning, but they weren't ready to call it a day. Jon Dodd, cofounder of the Atlantic Shark Institute, had flown in over the weekend and since Tuesday was his last day, they wanted to make the most of it.
They did.
After a couple hours of waiting in the wind, Michalove felt something "enormous" tug on the line.
"Her dorsal fin came several feet out of the water," Dodd said. "It was spectacular to see."
Dodd has caught more than 1,000 sharks in his 30 years in the business. And had never seen a shark that big.
"Right when we saw her, I said ' we got a freight train on that line," Michalove said. "She was so big she didn't even know she was hooked for a while. She just kept swimming."
But then she started to feel pressure from the line, Michalove said.
"This is a shark with really no predators in the Atlantic, so she's not shook up by much. But you could tell she started to realize what was going on," Michalove said.
That's when the great white showed off her hulking, powerful anatomy as her tail and fin hit the water.
"She gave a few violent head shakes that were just about breaking her back," Michalove said. "Then she spit the hook and we lost her. "
Though Michalove was sorry to have lost her, he was happy she was still out there.
"I'm telling you there is a submarine with a tail off the coast of Hilton Head right now," Michalove. "I hope I get her next time."
The crew was so fired up they stayed around a bit, hoping she'd return.
A couple hours later, a second 10-foot great white shark hit the line, Dodd and Michalove said. They did what they could to reel the shark in, but were both so exhausted from the two earlier fights that they couldn't get the shark close enough to the boat to tag it.
And that's Michalove's goal — to place a satellite tracking tag on the shark that gives scientists and shark... as it swims thousands of miles through the Atlantic.
Michalove has been working with scientists at the Atlantic Shark Conservancy in Chatham, Mass., to study the patterns of great white sharks.
On Tuesday, Michalove tagged the first 10-foot male shark he caught with an acoustic tag for Dr. Greg Skomal's study with Massachusetts Marine Fisheries, so scientists can help track the fish through the ocean.


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Resource for innovation, catalyst for change, living lab for environmental students
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, has announced that funding has been granted for new, $30-million Advanced Technology, Innovation and Research Centre at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College.
"This historic investment by the Government of Canada is a down payment on the government's vision to position Canada as a global centre for innovation. That means making Canada a world leader in turning ideas into solutions, science into technologies, skills into middle-class jobs and start-up companies into global successes," Bains said.
The three-storey building will provide a study and learning space for students partaking in a new diploma or degree program. It will also be an important resource where academia and industry can join together to inspire innovation, diversify the economy and create new opportunities for the future.
"The new Advanced Technology, Innovation and Research Centre will be a game changer – an inspirational home for diploma and degree studies as well as a boost for our local economy. When people think of Georgian College, they first think of students, and we are proud of that. This new building reinforces that Georgian is a resource for business and industry. This innovation and research centre will be a catalyst for change and help to build the future of our communities for decades to come," Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, president and CEO of Georgian College, said.
A crucial part of this economic growth will be the Centre for Research, Innovation and Commercialization (C-RIC) which will be housed within the centre. It will play a very important role in creating a powerful local entrepreneurship climate and in supporting the diversification of the economy. Included will be research and commercialization space for the business and industry sector, including incubator, changemaker and fabrication spaces.
Until now, central Ontario has not opened up any sort of facility related to research, acceleration or commercialization.The centre will be a great resource for over 800 students from a variety of programs. For environmental students, the facility will be a living lab, and several two- and four-year degree and diploma programs will be offered in collaboration with Lakehead University.
"We are thrilled for the possibilities that this new centre brings, like new degree and diploma programs, new labs and research facilities. As the president of the Georgian College Electric Vehicle Racing Club, where we design and construct a small electrical car, I am eager to utilize the resources this facility will bring. This new building will provide us with new labs and fabrication spaces for students like myself to work on our projects," says Mark Reckzin, a Mechanical Engineering Technology student at Georgian College.
The building will be open for use by the fall of 2018.
In the photo: Celebrating at the announcement of federal funding for the Advanced Technology, Innovation and Research Centre at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College on Monday, Jan. 9, are, from left, Mark Reckzin, first-year Mechanical Engineering Technology student; Gerry Marshall, Warden, County of Simcoe; Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes; Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development; Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman; MPP Barrie Ann Hoggarth; and Hunter Markle, Vice President, External Relations, Student Leadership and Transition Services, Georgian College Students' Association.
Article compiled by: Zehra Raza
Photo courtesy of Georgian College