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When running a business one of the most difficult things to understand correctly is BAS, tax, andanythingassociated with the accounting and bookkeeping side of your business. When you start your own business, usually the last thing on your mind is paperwork. You are too focused on making the critical side of your business work to its best ability. Unfortunately, however, BAS and tax are two essential elements of the business that must be perfect every time.
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Welcome. . . to WHAT AM I TO DO. WHAT AM I TO DO is the only approved fan listing for the the hit song OVERPROTECTED by musician BRITNEY SPEARS. This is the only fanlisting that is listed at The Fanlistings under the SONGS: FEMALE SOLO. WHAT AM I TO DO is housed under the GodGiveMeTruth network. I have no affiliation with Britney Spears, her record label, or anyone else associated with the superstar. I am simply just a fan.
Tell Me More"Overprotected" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub for Spears' third studio album, Britney (2001). It was released on December 18, 2001 by Jive Records, as the second single from the album worldwide. Lyrically, the dance-pop song, is about a girl who is tired of being overprotected and just wants to be herself. It received mixed reviews from contemporary critics, as some reviewers noticed "Overprotected" as a way for Spears to "break free", despite coming from a singer that is known worldwide since childhood. A version of the song, "The Darkchild Remix", was released in the United States and Canada in April 2002.
While it did not perform well on the Billboard charts in the United States, "Overprotected" peaked at number 22 in Canada, while reaching the top five in Italy, Romania, Sweden and United Kingdom. An accompanying music video, directed by Billie Woodruff, portrays Spears dancing inside an abandoned factory, while singing about being overprotected; the music video for "The Darkchild Remix", directed by Chris Applebaum, portrays Spears dancing and having fun with her friends. Spears has performed "Overprotected" a number of times including at the Dream Within a Dream Tour (2001) and The Onyx Hotel Tour (2004). In 2003, the song received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
What is a fanlisting?"A fanlisting is simply an online list of fans of a subject, such as a TV show, actor, or musician, that is created by an individual and open for fans from around the world to join. There are no costs, and the only requirements to join a fanlisting are your name and country. Fanlistings do not have to be large sites (although some are), they are just a place where you can sign up with other fans." - TFL.org
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Image enhancing drugs are used to enhance the appearance of the skin and hair. There are various products in this category from drugs to tan or lighten the skin to products to stimulate hair growth or prevent hair loss, and drugs to prevent wrinkles or smoothen the skin.
The use of products used for cosmetics has a long history. For instance, men and women in Ancient Egypt used oils and ointments to clean and soften their skin and mask body odor. More recent is the use of Botulinum toxin products to treat wrinkles and lines around the face. The use of image enhancing drugs may also be indicative of a civilization's practical concerns; e.g. protection from the sun, class systems or conventions of beauty. Depending on the historical and cultural context certain image enhancing drugs may be more or less popular.
The prevalence of image enhancing drugs remains largley unknown. In Western cultures obtaining a (bronze) tan is mostly desirable. Popular tanning agents are Melanotan I, Melanotan II and Bremelanotide. All these drugs may be used for tanning, but some are consumed for sexual stimulation as well. Quite the opposite, are products for lightening the skin, which are most limited to those with darker skin types such as Asian and Black communities. In these communities a light complexion is regarded as equivalent to youth, beauty and wealth. These products are not only used for their lightening effects, but are likewise used to self–treat acne, blemishes or freckles. Products used for these purposes often contain hydroquinone, mercury or topical corticosteroids. Another popular type of image enhancers are drugs to increase the growth of hair such as finasteride and bimatoprost. Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness, and bimatoprost is taken to stimulate the growth of eyelashes. A final group of products are those used to change the shape or contours of the skin including botulinum toxin products and dermal fillers. These drugs are used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or folds, and smooth the skin.
Little is known about the long-term affects and harms of these drugs. Many of these drugs are also still in an experimental phase, for instance, Melanotan I is currently under phase I and II clinical trials for the treatment of photosensitivity disorder and non-melanoma skin cancer. The most commonly noted harms linked to tanning products are nausea, facial flushing, fatigue and vomiting but these appear to be short-lived. A specific problem of skin lightening drugs is that many products contain mercury compounds to block the production of melanin. Mercury exposure can result in irreversible renal and central nervous system damage or death. Further, a study on the use of finasteride for male pattern hair loss indicates that persistent sexual side effects as well as anxious/depressive symptomatology have been reported even after discontinuation of the treatment.
General readings:
- Brennan, R., Wells, J.G., & van Hout, M.C. (2016). The injecting use of image and performance-enhancing drugs (IPED) in the general population: a systematic review. Health and Social Care in the Community.
- Brennan, R., Wells, J.G., & van Hout, M.C. (2014). An unhealthy glow? A review of Melanotan use and associated clinical outcomes. Performance Enhancement & Health.
- Brennan, R., van Hout, M.C., & Wells, J.G. (2013). Heuristics of human enhancement risk: a little chemical help? International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 51(4), 212-227.
- Van Hout, M.C., & Brennan, R. (2014). An in-depth case examination of an exotic dancer's experience of Melanotan. International Journal of Drug policy, 25(3), 444-450.
Examples of drugs used to enhance the skin and hair
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|Hair growth drugs (Finasteride and bimatoprost)
|Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness, and bimatoprost is taken to stimulate the growth of eyelashes.
|The half-life of Finasteride is around 8 hours and of bimatoprost is around 45 minutes.
|Oral and eye drops
|Skin darkening products; Melanotan I, Melanotan II and Bremelanotide
|These are used for their tanning effects but Melanotan II and Bremelanotide are likewise used for their sexual properties.
|The half-life of skin darkening products varies but is usually within a couple of hours (around 1 to 33 hours).
|Skin lightening products; cosmetics containing mercury, hydroquinone or topical corticosteroids
|These products are used for their lightening effects and to self–treat acne, blemishes or freckles.
|The half-life of skin lightening products varies; from several minutes to a couple of weeks.
|Crèmes and oral
|Skin products; Botulinum toxin products and dermal fillers
|These drugs are used reduce the appearance of wrinkles or folds, and smooth the skin
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Teaching Personnel are currently seeking new Behavioural Support Assistants in the West Sussex area (Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton, Burgess Hill etc) to work in a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health provision catering to pupils with complex needs. The needs of attending pupils are varied, but may include:
The Role:
Successful candidates will be working in a classroom environment supporting pupils on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
The role will operate between 8:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday.
Full time availability is preferred but part time applicants may still apply, as job shares can be available.
The Candidate:
Ideal candidates may need to be able to drive but it isn't essential, as we will likely have a school local to you.
Ideal applicants should have previous experience working with complex behaviour or challenging needs professionally. Without professional experience any personal experience with the following could help the candidate succeed in this role:
Applicants will be working in a classroom supporting teachers and fellow support workers on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with pupils, so should have a passion for mentoring pupils closely through their differentiated curriculum.
Teaching Personnel do offer many development courses through our CPD Academy; such as Autism Awareness, Safeguarding and Team Teach to help support any successful candidates within this environment.
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Viviactive 3. Use 150 points for world display. It works then. Maybe it's best to default to 150 so no one gets errors.
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Stephen Moyer stunned the audience on Friday night when he willingly addressed past struggles with substance abuse — and his 14 years of sobriety during a discussion on the current state of Hollywood addiction.
The True Blood star, 45, was among a half-dozen addiction experts who gathered Friday at Santa Monica's CLARE Foundation, a nonprofit treatment facility serving L.A.'s Westside since 1970, for the panel.
Moyer has been a board member at CLARE for five years. Before that, he served as a group leader for "drug court," a group-therapy meeting for individuals convicted of drug and alcohol-related offenses.
Moyer described coming up through the British theater ranks — he worked with the National Theatre Wales and the Royal Shakespeare Company before transitioning into TV and film — where boozing it up was a rite of passage. "My heroes were [Peter] O'Toole, [Richard] Burton, [Richard] Harris and Oliver Reed," he said, citing a quartet of famously hard-drinking English actors.
"Self-loathing motivates the desire to get loaded in the first place, and post-sobriety, there is the shame of admitting all of your [faults]," Moyer said. "It's about education. And it's about getting rid of that shame."


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Samovar Tea Lounge - Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, California
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At one point, I was eating here about 2 times a week because people were visiting from out of town. Although the place can get expensive really fast, all of the tea and the food is high quality and worth it. They can cater to meat eaters "I don't drink tea" to vegan "I love tea" people. Their tea soup is amazing and I've been craving it for a while. The staff is very knowledgeable about their tea and their food and are willing to help you in your choice. This is great for an intimate date or for a larger group.


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Stroll through the ancient medieval streets of Amboise or rent bicycles to explore the local vineyards or some of the nearby villages.
Le Vieux Manoir in Amboise, is located in the very heart of the chateaux country. A 30 minute drive takes you to Chenonceau and all the other chateaux, with the exception of Valencay, are within an hours drive. You can drive yourself or take a tour that leaves Amboise daily. See Useful Links for the name and web address of the local tour company. Don't forget that the Loire Valley wines are celebrated worldwide. Follow the fascinating wine routes where the sparkling whites of Vouvray and Montlouis, and fruity reds of Chinon and Bourgueil await:
If you are going directly to Le Vieux Manoir after arriving in France, you have several options.
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Why didn't you have Pete photobombing a picture of the Hall of Fame?
Someone else beat me to it on Twitter. Didn't wanna steal the joke.
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Bosnia, Herzegovina and Croatia
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We visited Slovenia and Croatia in 2000, but at that time Bosnia-Herzegovina was inaccessible because we could not get vehicle or travel insurance, and the country was full of UN soldiers and humanitarian aid agencies. Finally BiH (Bosnia and Herzegovina) has become accessible to British travelers, although other Europeans have been going there for some years. We had no idea what to expect, but we were keen to find out.
We spent longer in Croatia than we intended - there are some lovely coastal towns, and remote beaches with secluded coves, crystal clear water and sunshine
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Unless you've been living under a rock (or in a post-zombie-apocalypse bunker), you've undoubtedly noticed the exponential increase in the number of themed 5Ks coming to Miami.
We've got the Awesome 80's Run, Run For Your Lives, the Glow Run, Color Me Rad and a whole host of others. But here in Miami, this trend is a relatively new development. Charity 5Ks have been around a lot longer.
See also:
- Run For Your Lives Zombie 5K: An Undead Apocalypse in Hialeah
- The Glow Run 5K: Rave Culture on the Run Coming to Miami Beach
Races like these have popped up in other cities around the country for the past couple years, but 2012 seems to be Miami's year of the 5K. But why now -- and how do these 5K compare to traditional 5Ks?
Color Me Rad is a themed 5K coming to Sun Life Stadium in early 2013. Inspired by the Holi Festival in India, runners get bombarded with colored cornstarch, leaving them looking like a rainbow at the race's end. Registrations for the run cost $30 (and up, depending on date of registration). The race is all about color, fun and straight up silliness.
Gretchen Willard, director of PR for Color Me Rad, says the run's charity partner (in this case, the Dolphins Foundation) gets a percentage of proceeds. While she didn't identify exactly what the percentage is (it varies), she said the charities typically make around $15,000 per race. How much profit the organization itself makes is more of a mystery. It is a business, and run as such.
Willard said she thinks themed runs are increasing in popularity for a whole host of reasons, one of which is that people (boys and girls) just wanna have fun.
"People are just ready to have a good time. There's so much in life that you have to be serious or you have to be responsible. This is a chance to just to get your color on and let your hair down and have a good time. And I think people like doing these races with their friends or family, it's the social aspect that I think makes these themed runs successful," Willard says.
For Color Me Rad, fun is the bottom line. The same goes for most of other themed 5Ks, which is pretty obvious when you scroll through the post-run photos of attendees in crazy getups and elaborate costumes.
5Ks that are hosted by charities, however, are a bit of a different animal.
According to Grace Lopez, President of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure (hosts of Race for the Cure, which took place downtown this past weekend), the 2011 race earned a whopping $1.7 million. Registrations for this year's race ran $27 to $35, depending on date. But almost all of the money goes straight into the charity's coffers.
"75% of the proceeds collected stay in our local community (after administrative expenses which is less than 20%) and the other 25% goes to Komen for scientific research," Lopez says.
These runs are typically a more serious affair, since the real reason behind the venture is to support the charity itself. That's not to say they're not fun -- they just bring a higher purpose to the table.
"I think that the participant, donor or supporter needs to have knowledge and do research on which charities they support. They need to question the bottom line and become familiar with the administrative cost. I think that where a percentage is stated, the actual number needs to be included. People today are more educated in which charities they give to and they deserve the right to know where their money is going," Lopez adds.
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If you're into racing for a charity's benefit, participating in a race hosted by a non-profit is probably your best bet. That way, you know your dollars are going straight to the source.
But, if you're in it for costumes, crazy antics and wild times with your friends -- go for a themed 5K. They seem to break the bank as far as the fun factor. And if you're more of a turtle than a rabbit, no one's likely to care about your run time.
Lucky for us, Miami has plenty of both. Different strokes for different folks, after all.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Day of Service
Today we celebrate the life and teachings of one of the most influential American civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The third Monday in January was designated a federal holiday in 1983, and this year we commemorate 50 years since Dr. King was assassinated. The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia tells us that on this day we honor "the life and contributions of America's greatest champion of racial justice and equality, the leader who not only dreamed of a color-blind society, but who also lead a movement that achieved historic reforms to help make it a reality."
There is so much we continue to learn from Dr. King's example, especially during this terrible period in our nation. It has become a unique tradition to participate in a day of service on this holiday. You can find activities all around the country by checking with local service organizations, or click this link to find opportunities in your area. Coming together in our neighborhoods and communities can only help us to bridge the gaps that seem to widen with each news cycle. Let's honor Dr. King by being our best selves and working to make our communities kinder and more welcoming to everyone.
If, at the end of the day, you still have some energy to spare, why not head over to one of our National Parks? National Parks will have free entry on MLK Day, one of only four free days this year. Find more info here.
Donald Trump is a Racist
Plain and simple, Donald Trump is a racist and always has been. The fact that some of America is just coming to terms with this is actually a relief, in some ways. But it is equally disturbing that even many in the press are just coming to that realization, or are just now willing to state that in print. This past week, Trump displayed deeply racist beliefs by remarking, during immigration discussions in Washington, that African nations, as well as the country of Haiti, are "shitholes." It is certain that no other president has uttered such abhorrent words in an official meeting in the White House.
On Sunday night, Trump proclaimed that he is not a racist, which pretty much just affirms that he is. Senator Dick Durbin (D – Ill.) confirmed to reporters that Trump did indeed use the hateful, racist language. GOP senators in attendance are now, ridiculously, denying that Trump spoke in those terms. But it doesn't really matter. We know how Trump feels and he has been telling us repeatedly since before he was elected. You can read here how Lecia Michelle, writer, activist and black woman, feels about the fact that many white people will not call Trump a racist. That some are unwilling to admit that Trump is a racist is just par for the course, on a Trump golf course that is. Which is where Trump is today, unlike the past three presidents who have participated in the day of service.
Heroes and Victories
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D – CA) displayed great political bravery this week when she released the transcript of a testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson. This was the testimony regarding the connection between Trump and Russian criminal and mafia interests. Fusion GPS is the investigating firm that produced a dossier on Trump and his activities that led many to speculate about Russian interference in the election. You can read the transcript here, and a great Twitter thread summarizing it here.
The revelations in the testimony are so alarming, it is truly incomprehensible that they were not revealed earlier. The Washington Post, among others, is calling Senator Feinstein's actions courageous and patriotic. This week, she is a hero to the Resistance. Please let her know that we appreciate her heroic action.
A victory was also achieved this week when the North Carolina congressional map was ruled to be unconstitutional by a panel of federal judges. This means that gerrymandered congressional districts will have to be redrawn immediately. This is great news for the Resistance. Many groups have been working to correct gerrymandered districts that have allowed GOP candidates to be elected with dubious geographical designations. The Supreme Court has two other gerrymander cases before it, including cases from Wisconsin and Maryland.
Power to the Polls
This coming weekend is the anniversary of the Women's March. We can probably agree that last year's march was a beginning of the awakening of many Americans to ongoing injustices and inequalities. This year will be a celebration and a re-energizing of the movement. On Sunday January 21, 2018, the main march will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The organizers say that Las Vegas is a natural locus to emphasize the Power to the Polls movement because "Nevada has recent experience with some of the most pressing issues facing women in our nation today, from gun violence to politicians accused of sexual assault. As a swing-state that will shape the Senate in 2018 and as home to a strong activist network, Nevada is the perfect place to commemorate the Women's March and continue building our electoral power."
You can march with sister and brother resisters around the country too. Look for sister marches here. There will be events on both Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 21.
Take Action
- Find a sister march and attend! Encourage your friends to attend!
- Contact your members of Congress and tell them to support immigration reform and resolving the DACA problem now.
- Let your representatives know that they must do everything in their power to guarantee the integrity of the Mueller Investigation!
- Verify your voter registration status. No matter what you think your status is, it is one of the most important things you can do in 2018, the year of #PowertothePolls https://www.headcount.org/verify-voter-registration/
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ScubaSteve wrote:SaintAngerBH wrote:One_Timer wrote:Troy McClure wrote:It's prevalent league wide. It's why old timers are griping about the game today. As fast as everyone is, they are also coached to play so fast with the puck that it's really rare to see creative offensive play. These guys are playing hot potato out there. It's just a lot of chips, dumps, and short passes. It's frantic and leads to chaos, but there isn't a lot of pretty and fluid play.
I'm not finding these games fun to watch like I used to. If I miss a game, I'm not bummed at all because I know I didn't miss much of the skill that made me a fan in the first play.
Can't disagree. Bring back the red line and whistle the two line pass.
I actually agree with this too. It used to take real intelligence and skill to create offense. Now, a defenseman can just outlet a pass to a cherry picker. It's super boring.
They don't even do that. When they first started allowing the two line pass, you saw some great long passes for breakaways. Now it's just a stretch pass that the forward deflects into the zone for a dump in.
Good point. The defense adjusted. Now it's basically just air hockey back and forth. Boring.


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Canada's Denis Shapovalov cracked the top 30 in the ATP World Tour men's singles rankings for the first time Monday after his strong performance at the recent Madrid Open.
Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., rose 14 spots to No. 29, the biggest jump of any player in the top 50.
The 19-year-old left-hander reached the semifinal of the clay-court tournament last week, falling to eventual champion Alexander Zverev of Germany.
Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., remained the top-ranked Canadian on the list, rising two spots to No. 22. Raonic was eliminated by Shapovalov in the third round in Madrid.
Switzerland's Roger Federer returned to the No. 1 spot for the 309th week of his career as Spain's Rafael Nadal fell one spot to No. 2.
Federer, 36, made his first appearance at No. 1 as a 22-year-old in 2004 and held the position for 237 consecutive weeks.
The top three in the women's rankings remained unchanged. Romania's Simona Halep was No. 1, followed by Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki and Spain's Garbine Muguruza.
Francoise Abanda of Montreal was the new top-ranked Canadian at No. 128 after Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., plummeted 51 positions to No. 169.


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Portland Seminary began in 1947 as the Western School of Evangelical Religion. In 1951, it became Western Evangelical Seminary with the support of Oregon Gov. Mark O. Hatfield, with the original campus on the Evangelical Church conference grounds at Jennings Lodge, east of Portland.
In 1993, the seminary moved to a new centrally located and more easily accessible campus near Interstate 5 and highways 99W and 217. In 1996, it merged with George Fox College to form George Fox University, and on Jan. 1, 2000, its name was changed to George Fox Evangelical Seminary. More recently, on Jan. 9, 2017, the name was changed to Portland Seminary to strengthen its regional presence and expand its national outreach. It is located at George Fox's Portland Center.
The first students came from the founding denominations: the Evangelical Church of North America, Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, the Free Methodists, the Nazarenes, and the Church of God, Anderson. Today, more than 35 denominations are represented in the student body.
When the seminary began, it fulfilled the dream of its first president, Paul Petticord, and other regional Christian leaders, who recognized the need for a Wesleyan seminary in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal was set forth in an early catalog:
"...to train men and women in the definite doctrines of faith set forth in the constitution and bylaws and to give them such definite guidance and training that they may go out into the world with a positive message of salvation possible only in Jesus Christ. Not only is this training to be scholastic, but deeply spiritual. Not only theoretical, but practical in the usage of necessary methods essential for this day and age. This training is to be given by professors who are of high scholarship and of practical abilities and experienced in winning the lost to a definite relationship in Christ."
Portland Seminary faculty members come from a variety of evangelical backgrounds. They share a common commitment to sound scholarship, warmhearted personal faith, and effective pastoral practice that continues to characterize the seminary's approach to theological education.


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Ailing carrier Kingfisher Airlines said on Tuesday it has temporarily suspended operations to several destinations as per its revised flight schedule, and has asked most employees at those places to "stay at home."
"We are in a 'holding' pattern right now and are waiting for various decisions from the government and our consortium of bankers on FDI (foreign direct investment) policy, working capital funding, etc," Kingfisher said in a statement.
"All of these will have a major impact on the staffing decisions we will have to make," the statement said.
Kingfisher said the employees will remain in its rolls until it can recapitalise the company and resume operations to the affected destinations.
Cash-strapped and debt-laden, Kingfisher has slashed its operating schedule and is scrambling for financing from creditors as its losses grow in India's fiercely-competitive airline industry.
Kingfisher will operate about 120 flights with 20 planes this summer, according to its revised schedule, the statement said, a far cry from operating 370 daily flights with 64 planes just last September.
The union government's plans to allow foreign airlines to invest up to 49 per cent in local carriers - for which Kingfisher has lobbied hard - has not yet materialised, adding to its fund constraints.
"Our immediate priority is to access our funds to pay outstanding staff salaries," Kingfisher said.
In another blow to the airlines, ICICI Bank has asked the embattled airline to top up its loan security or adjust the loan amount after the ailing carrier's stock was pounded in recent weeks.
Kingfisher shares, which traded as high as Rs 90.15, 16 months ago, on Tuesday closed just a tad above their lifetime low at Rs 16.60 on the National Stock Exchange.
If Kingfisher fails to turnaround the airline, its banks, which own $1.3 billion in loans, would be left to pick over the carcass in a country that does not have a formal bankruptcy process.
Loans are secured in part by a combination of guarantees by the airline's parent, the UB group, as well as Kingfisher shares, Mallya's personal guarantees, its Mumbai real estate assets and the Kingfisher brand itself, bankers said.


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Friday, December 18, 2015
On our last day of term, after our brilliant winter walk, the whole school squeezed into the hall for an amazing roast dinner. Mrs Wiffen and her team filled everyone's tummy- even the staff!
It was delicious and we can't wait for next year!
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Sunday, January 06, 2013
Someday, We'll Be Together
Reader and sometime impresario Dave requested that song by the Strokes back in October, and my boys did a lively version of it back then. They decided to re-record it and show what a difference the purchase of some musical and video equipment makes. Here's the old version:
In a way, the old version is livelier, because it's, well, live; there's no overdubbing, and live performances are almost always more animated. But just look at how much more interesting to look at the new one is.
I'm working around the clock just now, and the kids weren't able to count on any input whatsoever from me. So they did it all themselves, in one afternoon, including playing the bass (***sob***fired again). They have better lighting, and an inexpensive multi-track recorder, and a proper PA system to sing through, and another guitar for a different tone, and more microphones. The original recording was just the ambient mic on a Flip camera, but now they have two cameras with higher definition, and they can record two video angles simultaneously. My readers made all that possible. Many thanks!
(Update: Thanks to Kathleen M. for her continuing support! Up-Update: Dave! Amazingly generous. Many thanks! Up-Update: Phil B! You're da best.)
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- Bilejones said...
This is what your kids will be competing with.
Having four arms is useful in a drummer.
And now I have some words to write in my own web: TERRIFIC
A son you can be proud of is one of life's greatest unalloyed joys. Two must be unimaginable.
Thanks for letting me be the smallest part in all you have accomplished here
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It really interesting to make note of the different approaches that are used to solve problems. In this case university research seeks to learn how to teach a drone how to travel though a confined space by emulating the flight patterns of birds and bees.
There are different approaches to solve the problem of flying in a confined space and this one uses an approach called "optical flow". The concept of optical flow was introduced by the American psychologist James J. Gibson in the 1940s to describe the visual stimulus provided to animals moving through the world.[3]
Researchers at the University of Maryland are adapting the techniques used by birds and bugs to teach drones how to fly through small holes at high speeds. The drone requires only a few sensing shots to define the opening and lets a larger drone fly through an irregularly shaped hole with no training.
One commercial product moves in confined space is Flyablility but it uses a different approach. Another base level technology is found in the DroNet project that talks about traffic patterns and how to emulate them in autonomous vehicles.
The project called GapFlyt, to teach drones using only simple sensors.
Optical flow, creates a 3D model using a very simple camera. By marking locations in each following photo, the drone can tell the shape and depth of holes based on what changed.
As you can see in the video below, the researchers have tried to create a challenging environment in which to test their system. The Bebop 2 drone with an NVIDIA Jetson TX2 GPU moves around the hole like a bee or a bird and then through at 2 meters per second.
The development team at the University of Maryland's Perception and Robotics Group reported that the drone was 85 percent accurate.
It will be interesting to see how this type of base level technology will be applied in commercial and recreational drone usage in the future.
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Empty mind meditation technique (6 – 4 knowledge)
Buddha is the best meditation master we have ever heard and known of, he was the only one to have discovered and expounded the proper technique of meditation that eventuated in enlightenment or liberation from suffering, as many would know.
There is 6 places you have in your body help to make your own thoughts,
Eyes – When you see , Nose- when you smell , Mouth – when you taste , Ears -when you hear , Body- When you feel ( cold , Heat ) ,Brain (Mana)-Its downloading thoughts with out your permission and up lording telepathy massages
you can stop thought (produce or creating) closing under mention 4 gates what buddha taught ……..
One day the person who called Bahiya Daru cirya visited Buddha and asked how to become enlighten .Buddha said to him in four steps as follows ….
When he practiced the said 4 steps he attained enlightenment within 2 hrs. (Thipitakaya Bahiya Daru chirya suthra) so this meditation center believes that this is the best mediation system to follow.
The Bāhiya teaching
1, diṭṭhe diṭṭha,mattaṁ bhavissati
"In that case, you should train yourself, in reference to seen there will only be seen, no one seeing or there is no person, (after you close your eyes you start to see some things)
2, sute suta,mattaṁ havissati
"When you heard something, in reference to heard, there is only heard and no one hearing (even you doing meditation you can't stop hearing)
3, mute muta,mattaṁ bhavissati
"In reference to sense there will only be sense no one sensing (this sense means while you doing meditation you going to feel body sensatioons – e.g. breathe, pains and aches)
4, viññāte viññāta,mattaṁ bhavissati
"When we cognized (to perceive, become aware of, or know) (just down loadings) there will be only cognized.
In brief Gautama the Buddha said ….
That is how you should train yourself. When for you there will be only the seen in reference to the seen, only the heard in reference to the heard, only the sensed in reference to the sensed, only the cognized in reference to the cognized, then, Bahiya, there is no you in terms of that. When there is no you in terms of that, there is no you there. When there is no you there, you are neither here nor you're there nor between the two. This, just this, is the end of stress."
Following or sending your mind after those. When you don't analyse or giving any response to those things your mind becomes empty.
Nirvana or Enlightenment is mental stage of emptiness.
Emptiness is not empty it's full of emptiness


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Justify the suitability and achievability of your investigation into an idea for enter the pitch. Basically, will you be able to identify/find the information you need to create your pitch and will your pitch be appropriate to the competition?
The suitabilty of my nvestigation was mainly based on using a story taken and created to be aimed at a younger generation, I then asked a few people who I live with what they would think to watching a bible story more based around their age range, the outcome was pleasing as they all agreed they would like to see more relgious stories based upon their time.
If the plan went well I believe my story could be adapted further and might one day be a good story to possibly create a short film about.
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What is the 'Right to Rent' legislation I have heard of? Do you ensure my tenant has a Right to Rent through your tenant referencing process?
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Yes! Through our tenant referencing process we ensure the 'Right to Rent'- that the tenants immigration status allows them to legally rent property in the UK.
The 'Right to Rent' scheme was introduced in the Immigration Act 2014 as part of the Government's policy to stop illegal immigration and following pilot schemes across the West Midlands was rolled out across the rest of England as of 1st February 2016. The implementation of the scheme puts the responsibility on the landlord (or their agent) to help restrict illegal immigrants gaining access to the private rented sector, and increasing the amount of housing stock available to those who are legal residents in England.
ludlowthompson as a responsible agent have been carrying out these checks as part of our tenant referencing process for many years but only became law throughout the UK in 2016. As a Landlord of ludlowthompson you can be assured that we take responsibility for ensuring that all tenants are referenced fully for both affordability and for their legal right to reside in the UK; this page is intended as a brief guide for those interested in learning more about this particular legislation.
What is the Right to Rent?
'Right to Rent' refers to a tenant's immigration status and whether this allows them to legally rent a property in England; having a 'Right to Rent' means that the individual is present lawfully in England in accordance with immigration laws. Depending on where the individual is from, and their immigration status, they will either have a permanent Right to Rent, a time-limited Right to Rent or no Right to Rent; it is the responsibility of the Landlord (or Landlord's agent) to ensure that the correct checks are carried out to determine the individual's immigration status. The immigration status of children does not need to be checked and the landlord is not required to conduct a follow-up check when the child turns 18. Where further checks are required (i.e the child has a time-limited right to remain) the now adult should be checked at this time.
Who has a Right to Rent?
There are certain people who have a permanent, unlimited Right to Rent in England. This includes British citizens, EEA Nationals (citizens of the European Economic Area plus Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway), Swiss Nationals and those with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Documents should still be checked thoroughly even for those who obviously appear to meet these requirements. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination on grounds of race so landlords should not attempt to bypass the checks by only renting to British Citizens.
Certain nationalities can only enter England on a time-limited visa which gives them a limited 'Right to Remain'; this also applies to asylum seekers and other persons who are in the UK lawfully but have time-restrictions on their right to reside here.
Any person who is living in England illegally does not have a Right to Rent and is therefore automatically disqualified from renting any property.
Who is responsible for carrying out the checks?
It is the responsibility of the landlord, or where a landlord appoints an agent, the agent to check that the tenant can legally live in England. If an agent is carrying out referencing on behalf of the landlord this should be detailed as part of the landlord/agent terms and conditions/contract.
In the event that the tenant named on the agreement sublets the property, either with or without the landlords consent, it will become the responsibility of the tenant to carry out checks on any sub-tenants. Any agreements regarding subletting and the responsible party for referencing should be confirmed in a written agreement/contract.
When does the landlord/agent have to carry out these checks?
Right to rent checks should be carried out before granting a residential tenancy agreement. If circumstances occur where it is not possible to carry out the checks before the start date of the tenancy agreement landlords are able to check the status of the tenant after the start date as long as it is before they take up occupation of the property.
Those with a permanent Right to Rent need only be checked once, prior to the commencement of the tenancy.
For those with a time limited right to rent, landlords need to keep a note of when the time limit expires and check within 29 days of the tenant's right to rent expiring. Alternatively, they should check within 29 days of the 12 month anniversary of the previous right to rent check (whichever is the later). This follow up check should then hopefully show the tenant has a right to remain in the property.
What are the landlord/agent's legal obligations and what penalties can be imposed for contravening the rules?
The law took effect regarding new tenancies entered into on or after 1st February 2016. Landlords are not required to check the status of existing tenants for tenancies that started before this date; they are also not required to carry out checks when an existing tenancy renews as long as the parties to the agreement do not change and there is no break in the tenancy.
If follow up checks show that an occupier no longer has the right to rent, the landlord/agent is legally responsible for reporting this to the Home Office.
Previously the liable party, be it the landlord or their appointed agent, could only be faced with a fine if they did not meet their obligations under the Immigration Act, however following changes to the Immigration Act 2016 stricter enforecement measures were implimented. This means that if a landlord or agent is found to have not carried out the requisite checks it could be deemed a criminal offence, carrying up to 5 year's imprisonment and an unlimited fine.
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For a number of reasons I haven't read that much the last four or five months. But my list of books I want to read continues to grow. Today I've added another book to the list.
Dr. Helen in The Traits of heroes reviews The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why. Dr. Helen writes:
One of the chapters in the book is on heroism and it found that those who are heroes like the above turkey clubber have confidence in their abilities. They tend to have an "internal locus of control"--that is, a sense that they shape their own destiny rather than looking to someone else.
The reviews of the book are very positive. Maybe over the Christmas break I'll be able to catch up a bit on my list. I'd like to read this one.
Being in control of your own destiny is one of the traits we're trying to develop in our chlidren. We don't want to be passive, or feel passive, about life.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Oh great, another interesting book to check out
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- Sandy said...
Last year I read "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why" by Laurence Gonzales and found it absolutely fascinating! (and I don't climb mountains, skydive, or do anything more strenuous than shlepping five kids though Walmart)
- Henry Cate said...
Thanks. The book looks interesting.
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HealthInfo West Coast-Te Tai Poutini
Club foot, also called congenital talipes equinovarus or CTEV, is a fairly common condition that affects the lower leg. "Congenital" means present at birth, "talipes" means affecting the foot and ankle and "equinovarus" means pointing downwards and inwards.
Around one or two babies in every 1000 born are affected with club foot, and half of them have both feet affected. It is more common in boys than girls.
Nobody knows what causes club foot, but it may possibly be something that runs in the family, or it may be because your baby's muscles didn't form properly in the womb.
But club foot is treatable, and your child will be able to live a normal, active life after they are treated.
Worldwide, club foot is treated using the Ponseti method. There are three stages to the Ponseti method, and you can find out more information on the Ponseti International website. You can also watch this video about the Ponseti method.
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Your midwife or doctor should contact the OOPD as soon as your baby is born. You will then get an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss starting treatment.
This is the first stage of treatment. Ideally it should start in the first two weeks after your child is born.
Plaster of Paris is used to mould your baby's foot into position and hold it in place. Soft fibreglass then goes over the top of the plaster, extending over your baby's knee and covering their thigh to keep the cast in position. The cast is changed every week for four to six weeks. Casting does not hurt your baby.
When the cast is first taken off at hospital, the nurses will show you how to do the first part of cast removal at home, before your future appointments.
This is the second stage. Once your baby is out of a cast, they will probably need to have a small operation to release the tight, short tendon at the back of their heels (the Achilles tendon). This is called a tenotomy.
Your baby will have the tenotomy under a general anaesthetic (they will be asleep). It is a very short procedure. Their foot will be put in another cast, which will stay on for three weeks, while the tendon grows and heals.
This is the final stage of treatment, and is very important. Once your baby's foot is in the right position and their Achilles tendon has healed they need to be in boots and bar to hold their feet in the right position. If they don't wear the boots and bar it is very likely that their muscles and ligaments will tighten and pull their foot back into an abnormal position.
The boots and bar your baby wears are made just to fit them. A nurse in the Orthopaedics Department will show you how to put these on.
Your baby will need to wear the boots and bar for 23 hours a day for the first three months. After this, the time is gradually reduced until your child is wearing the brace at night and nap time, at least until they are 2 years old, and maybe for longer. This may seem like a very long time, but most babies and parents adapt quickly to the brace and it becomes part of normal life. Joining an online parent support group can be helpful (find them through the suggested websites at the bottom of the page).
Once your baby is in the boots and bar, you will have fewer follow-up appointments. If you have any concerns about how they are fitting or your baby's feet, phone the orthopaedics coordinator on (03) 769‑7465.
Summary of treatment for club foot
Weekly plaster cast changes for around four to six weeks.
Tenotomy (if needed). A plaster cast is reapplied, then removed at the clinic after three weeks.
Shoes and bar are fitted. For three months your child wears them for 23 hours a day. Afterwards they wear them while asleep until they are at least 2 years old.
Almost all children treated early for club foot lead normal, active lives. They will continue seeing an orthopaedic surgeon until they stop growing, to make sure their foot is staying in the right position.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
This YouTube video explains treatment with the Ponseti method, and also has parents describing how it worked for them and their children.
Information, resources and support for parents of children with club foot.
Information about club foot and the Ponseti treatment method.
Information, tips and support for parents.
Information provided by the Canterbury DHB. Adapted by the West Coast DHB. Last reviewed June 2019.
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VIXX's Ravi Poses for International bnt
Hyo Kyung Kim, Jan. 18, 2016, 6:15 p.m.
VIXX member Ravi si the latest idol to be featured in the fashion publication International bnt. After the hot photo shoot, he sat down for the interview in which he said, "This is a photo shoot I took part in alone since the unit promotions, so it was enjoyable and fun. I was in a lot of shoots during the LR unit [promotions], but this is my first time alone." When asked what he does during free time, Ravi replied, "I don't enjoy resting very much, so I'm the type who works even when I get a break." That's some work ethic. He continued, "I don't think is the time to thoughtlessly rest yet, so I try to do some more work."
The next question mentioned his hardened expression in airport pictures of him leaving the country. He explained, "Because it's the airport, I am the type who is concerned about safety, so I try to decrease conversation with fans at the airport."
He also relayed that he dreamed of becoming someone like Chris Brown after watching his video in the third grade. Before that, he had dreamt of being the bodyguard for his sibling, who was two years younger. That's adorable! He continued to relay that he still gets nervous before a broadcasting camera. While he wouldn't be awkward on stage, he is too nervous to speak before the camera on TV shows.
"After deciding to become a singer in third year of middle school, I prepared by myself, and then I was cast in my current agency after they saw me perform in my third year of high school," he revealed. "After preparing for about a year, I got to debut."
He said he didn't consider any idols to be a rival to VIXX, explaining that rather than feeling competitive, he would feel stimulated by other idols. Regarding Hongbin in his new drama, Ravi said, "I personally feel awkward and burdened toward acting, so I feel no ambition there. I can't personally get myself immersed in it."
Kim Won Sik, better known by his stage name Ravi, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He is the main rapper of the South Korean boy group VIXX, and VIXX sub-unit VIXX LR.


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Secret Garden Finale: Live "Transcap"
I think this is the first drama to end like this for me – I felt hollow when the last scene faded out-like emotionally drained. I expected to cry cuz it was over, not cry again cuz the last scene made me miss the drama all over again. With each translation, I had to say goodbye to these characters we have come to love. It feels like leaving a roomful of friends behind, knowing we will never be gathered like this ever again. Someone has to leave first, but no one wants to take that first step.If it is hard for me, I can't imagine how hard it was on the cast and crew. Not to mention the 900+ on soompi tonight. Even SKKS didn't have those numbers. I knew SG was loved, but I had no idea to this extent. Though I will miss SG, I am going to miss everyone who followed this drama more. Thank you for these past few weeks – all your support and encouraging words were really appreciated and cherished. I felt blessed to have so many viewers show their support on a weekly basis. Please stay safe and happy till the next great one comes along- I have a feeling it might be Duo, Midas, or 49 days. My money is on the last one 🙂 updated scenes Continue reading


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Browsing Scholar: Vol. 8, No. 1 (2016) by Subject "Depression"
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The influence of materialism on well-being among Thai adolescents (Digital Production Press, Assumption University, 2016)
This investigation attempted to examine the influence of materialism on well-being, mediated by gratitude, anxiety, and depression among Thai adolescents. Operationally, well-being encompassed the factors of academic performance, social integration, and life satisfaction. Data were collected from 1,200 university students in the Bangkok area. A self-administered survey questionnaire in Thai was employed for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of the following: a researcher-constructed set of questions to elicit demographic information, ...


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For over 23 years, Ms. Vappu Labbaci, Clinical Psychologist/ Psychotherapist at OCP, has helped people who consulted her for personal difficulties and counseling. Vappu was born in Finland and graduated as a Clinical Psychologist from the University of Uppsala in Sweden in 1990. After her studies she developed an interest in Neuropsychology and holds certificates for Neuropsychology. Vappu has operated her own practice for several years back in Sweden and moved to the United Arab Emirates 15 years ago. Vappu has joined OCP Medical Center as a Clinical Psychologist in 2013 and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority.
Areas of interest
As a Clinical Psychologist, Vappu practices in all psychological areas, including:
- Depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
- Phobias, fears
- Family/marital/relationship problems
- Behavioral problems/children/teenagers (ex. ADD, ADHD)
- Stress related difficulties/problems
- Problems related to low confidence, self-esteem or social insecurity
- Personality disorders
- Child Psychology
- Pain management
Vappu provides Psychological evaluation, Psychotherapy and Health and behavior interventions.
Comfortable environment
Set at The Fairmont Hotel Dubai, OCP offers Psychology in a relaxing and stress-free environment.
Psychology and chronic pain
Some patients are referred to Vappu for For all patients with pain, what is understood about the meaning of pain, disease and/or disability will play a part in the presentation of the problem and the effectiveness of treatment. For patients with chronic pain, these beliefs form part of the psychosocial context, known to be the largest influence in predicting the extent of pain‐associated disability. For the clinician interested in improving assessment and treatment, an understanding of the role of psychological factors in the presentation of a pain problem is a fundamental requirement.
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Besides our regular services, which are fully tailored to your complaints, habits and goals; we offer a range of Psychology packages for specific situations at a reduced cost.
- Psycho-educational assessment of child
Assessment objectively measures your child's cognitive abilities, revealing underlying strengths and weaknesses and providing a direction for targeted individual learning programs and strategies for school and home. Includes a full psychological report. The package includes:
- ADHD testing
- Intelligence WISC testing
- Sensory processing testing
- Autism screening
- Behavioral problems assessment
- Learning difficulties assessment (ie. reading, dyslexia, pronunciation, etc.)
3 sessions (60-90 min. per session) including report with recommendations
- Phobia Focus
Social phobias, fear of heights or any other phobia; with the right personal guidance symptoms can be reduced.
Includes specific exercises and tips for at home or during stressful situations.
4 sessions (45-60 min. per session)
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- Phobia Focus
To book a package or inquire about one of our offers, please contact OCP via 04-3519933 or send us an email on [email protected]
Latest Blog Updates about Psychology in Dubai at OCP
With the school year half over, many parents are thinking ahead to their child's future. Admission to an international school, university, or other learning institution is often the next step in a child's education. Psycho-Educational assessments pave the way for students to meet eligibility requirements or make necessary adjustments. At OCP Medical, we are pleased to introduce our renowned specialist from Finland, Mrs. Vappu Labacci. She is a Clinical Psychologist and licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Pearson Clinical (USA), which is the institution in charge of the tests and reports. Through special psycho-educational assessments, you gain the knowledge needed to proceed forward. Let's take a look at the testing in more depth.
Several intelligence tests are available for administration by the clinical psychologist. The one in which the participant will take depends on the person's age. The tests are as follows:
WPPSI-IV: This test, referred to as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, is for younger children between the ages of 2 years and 6 months and 7 years old. It is a full-scale IQ test.
WISC-V: This is a full-scale IQ test called the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children designed for generally for children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age.
WAIS-IV: The Weschsler Adult Intelligence Scale is also a full-scale IQ test designed for older youth and adults.
Aside from testing intelligence, the psycho-educational testing includes behavioral, neurological, and educational testing. Some of the other offered tests are:
KTEA-3 Test: The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement assesses a student's achievement in key academic areas such as reading, language, and math. In addition, it measures the student in the 8 learning disability areas.
NEPSY-2: This stands for A Developmental NEuroPSYchological Assessment. The test allows psychologists to test children ranging in age from 3 to 16 years old. The test is comprised of 6 domains which include areas such as executive function and memory which are not picked up on general intelligence tests.
CMS: The Children's Memory Scale gives insight to how memory and learning are related to the child's cognitive ability.
Special testing is administered for students exhibiting learning difficulties in areas such as reading, speech, dyslexia, and so on.
At OCP Medical, we provide an experienced clinical psychologist to administer the psycho-educational testing. These tests will give parents an objective measurement of their child's overall functioning ability, as well as intelligence level. The assessments are constructed to highlight the participant's strengths and weaknesses so intervention strategies can by employed. For more information about our testing service, please contact us today!
The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) test is a way to assess kids, aged 2 to 7 years of age, who have been identified as potentially gifted. The test looks at your childs actual skills and abilities, rather than his grade-level knowledge, making it unlike any of the conventional tests of intelligence out there. The current version of the test, which was recently restructured, features shorter, game-like activities and a simpler scoring procedures than previous versions. Testing is done one-on-one with a experienced clinical psychologist.
Lots of people ask if there are materials they can use to help prepare their child for WPPSI, the best thing you can do is to expose your child to opportunities to work on many different types of problems. Since the test has no defined curriculum, it doesn't really make sense to study for anything specific. Just as you should at any other time in their lives, teach him how to think about and try to solve problems. Learning how to make connections and understand his own thinking process is a lifelong benefit for your child.
The WPPSI Test is actually made up of 14 "sub tests". Each sub test will last until your child gets 3 questions in a row wrong, at which point the tester will move on to the next sub test. The sub test subjects are as follows:
- Block design
- Information
- Matrix reasoning
- Vocabulary
- Picture Concepts
- Symbol Search
- Word Reasoning
- Coding
- Comprehension
- Picture Completion
- Similarities
- Receptive vocabular
- Object Assembly
- Picture Naming
Scoring is determined taking the child's age into account, and excelling in one area can offset not doing as well in another.
We're proud to announce that the WPPSI Test is now available in Dubai at OCP Medical Center. The test is administered by an experienced clinical psychologist, Mrs. Vappu Labbaci from Finland.
Contact us today via 04-3519933 to schedule an appointment.
Whether your child has a learning disability or intellectual giftedness, the WISC-V Test (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition) can reveal the answer. Now being offered at OCP Medical Center in Dubai, the WISC-V is the current standard in intelligence testing. Let's look at the basics for the WISC-V in Dubai:
Covers all chidren age 5 – 17 years old.
The WISC-V tests in 5 categories which include:
- Visual Comprehension: this portion of the test involves the child's ability to verbalize concepts (WISC-V Interpretive Sample).
- Visual Spatial: this involves "visual spatial reasoning, integration and synthesis of part-whole relationships, attentiveness to visual detail, and visual-motor integration" (WISC-V Interpretitive Report Sample).
- Fluid Reasoning: this tests the to ability to understand relationships among visuals and apply reasoning to them (WISC-V Interpretive Sample).
- Working Memory: involves balancing memory with attention to present stimuli and tasks.
- Processing Speed: this involves "visual scanning, visual discrimination, short-term visual memory, visual motor coordination, and concentration" (WISC-V Interpretive Sample).
The results of these individual tests help determine areas of abilities as well as deficiencies in students. It will give parents and caretakers a full overview of their child's intellectual capabilities.
The test is administered in a private setting by Clinical Psychologist with a background in Neuropsychology and Educational Psychology.
How long?
WISC-V tests generally take 3 hours long to complete.
OCP Medical Center is administering this specialized and highly regarded test, and OCP is one of the few clinics in the Middle East to offer this test.
WISC-V for your child is NOW available. You can contact us via 04-3519933 to schedule an appointment.
As a parent, it's essential to know where your child strengths and weaknesses are; the WISC-V will provide you with detailed information on your child's abilities and deficits so going forward you can make the best decisions for your child.
Psycho-educational assessments are a great way to measure a child's cognitive abilities. In recent years, these assessments have gained popularity with parents who wish to have high achieving students or better understand the educational learning patterns of their children. These assessments are particularly important if you believe your child may have a learning disability.
The assessment is simply a measurement of a child's cognitive abilities, communication skills, social skills, and adaptive behavior. The result of the assessment is to underly strengths and weaknesses in the child's learning patterns to help parents and teachers create personalized learning programs. The assessment results in a psychological report with recommendations to help develop this personalize learning curriculum.
The best age group for a psycho-educational assessment is a child between the ages of five and sixteen and a child who may have difficulty with learning new concepts, social interaction, or demonstrate behavioral issues.
The assessment includes 2-3 assessment sessions with the child and a clinical psychologist. Each session typically lasts between sixty and ninety minutes, depending on the case and age of the child. The assessment includes testing of ADHD, intelligence WISC-V testing, autism, sensory processing, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and behavioral problems. A full report will be provided outlining the findings and recommendations.
If there is a child in your life exhibiting any of these behaviors, consider a psycho-educational assessments by a clinical psychologist. We would be more than happy to help with any questions you have. Please contact us at OCP. We have an expert staff of clinical psychologists with years of experience.


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By Adam Harvey on Tue, 02/12/2013
It's that time of year, iPhone Lifers. As Valentine's Day approaches, every man's heart is aflutter.
With fear.
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Anyone with any experience with the ladies knows that whatever you do, don't screw up Valentine's Day.
I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to share with you guys today, but the ladies will enjoy this post as well, because they have fun spoiling their loved ones too.
All aboard the love train!
Ok, yeah. Totally agree. A little too much enthusiasm there. I about pulled a Tom Cruise and jumped up on the couch.
Moving along…
1. Chocolate—Irresistible Recipes
Everyone feels spoiled when somebody cooks for them. It's the way to just about anyone's heart, so what better way to say "I dig you" than to make some sort of rich, chocolaty dessert? I really like Chocolate—Irresistible Recipes. I've only tried the hot desserts so far and I have just three words for you. Oh. My. God. With more than 50 recipes complete with high quality photos, you're going to find many decadent things to make.
What would romantic chocolate desserts be without a little simulated candlelight? Well, they'd still be delicious, but I dare say they wouldn't be as awesome! And for Valentine's Day, pick the heart shaped one. Because you have to.
You must have flowers if this romance thing is going to work at all! Love Notes by Teleflora is by far one of my favorite apps. You can shop for bouquets right from the app, and it helps you in the note-writing department as well! If all that comes to mind is, "Roses are red, violets are blue…" then you need this app! First, select whether your note is going to a girl or a guy. Next, punch in their name and adjust the sliders to reflect your mood. You can keep tweaking until you've got just the right message.
4. Romantic Music - Top 100+ Midnight Romantic Songs
It goes without saying that a little romantic music adds to the occasion (Nothing like a little Barry White to set the mood, right?). Find something that gets you snappin' and swayin' with some romantic mojo. This app streams a good variety of love songs from the creator's library. I'd rather build my own playlist, but sometimes love cannot wait!
5. Slots of Love - Romance Ideas & Tips
If you're hurting for ideas, this app is perfect. Slots of Love lets you filter romantic ideas by gender, time, and expense. It covers the quick little things all the way to a full-blown extravaganza for a special occasion. You don't even have to worry about running out of ideas, because they're updated daily. And nobody has to know you've been using an app. You get to look like a hero. A hero with a secret in your pocket!
Dinner and a movie. Picnic at the park. Then what? Sometimes you get stuck in a rut and wind up doing all the same old stuff together. Aside from the silly name, this app has a lot going for it. Some of the ideas are ludicrous, but some are pretty decent, and I have to say, really fun. It's worth the 99¢ investment, and if you don't like it, you can at least laugh at some of the more outlandish suggestions together!
I hope you take something away from this post that will help you keep the love alive in your relationship. It's so important to make sure your partner knows you're thinking of them, so whether it's a little bit of silly fun, or a carefully planned occasion, make sure you don't screw up Valentine's Day!


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A great single duvet cover set for Marvel Avengers fans featuring Ant Man, Thor and Captain America among others.
This officially licensed Marvel Avengers 'Strong' duvet cover set includes a single duvet cover (135 cm x 200 cm) and one pillowcase (48 cm x 74 cm).
The material is 100% polyester to create a durable product that is easily washed and ironed.
Machine washable and can be tumble dried, but please follow the instructions on the packaging and the label, and importantly wash separately before first use.


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In two days I will be officially on my way to the second trimester. Woo Hoo. Still sick, the midwife said it might be the prenatal making me sick. I gained five pounds in a month. I was told that was not a good thing. I got to hear the heart beat. It sounded like white nose. It took a minute for me to hear the actual beat. I asked her a lot of questions and that was pretty much it. Tomorrow when I see the Fetal Medicine Doctor I believe it will be more exciting.
My mind has been on this transition back to Boston allot lately. I really don't miss Boston I miss my family. They are in Boston and never leaving, so I have no choice but to make the move.
In recent family drama, my cousin just got out of prison. He has been there since I was 13 years old. I am 38 almost 39 years. His crimes I am not going to discuss but they were heinous and against women. He is going around to seek out family members to say hello. He went to my mothers job and said do you know me. Then finally revealed himself as her nephew. I told my mother I have no interest in seeing him or being friends. My mom said he served his time. Yeah what ever. The things he did to get his ass locked up is not redeemable to me. He should have died in prison. I am not the family gets a pass type of person. He shouldn't be walking the streets in my opinion. What makes me feel good is I am sure he has no idea what I look like. I hope he doesn't think he is going to get invites to any of my family functions. If he happens to be at any other I will not be there.
You stand for something or fall for anything. After being a victim myself of a man I refused to accommodate that. On a lighter note I am starting to feel a little better. I am hoping this worked day ends quickly. I am ready to call it a day!!