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Stuart Wheeler Presents the 100th Winner Prize
Virgin Trains East Coast decided to remove 'Coach M' from the 9:58 York to Kings Cross, resulting in the late arrival in the capital of Mark Harland & Cathi Poole.
This did not however detract from the pleasure of hosting the 100th Winner of the Sovereign Draw, Gary Skull, and his wife Val, at a prize winner's lunch at The Naval Club in Hill Street. Also attending were Liz Phillips (Director) and Stuart Wheeler, the Chairman of Sovereign Draw.
Stuart presented Gary not only with a 2015 gold sovereign but a commemorative 2012 sovereign actually struck on 2nd June 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
The presentation marked a noteworthy milestone in the history of the Sovereign Draw which, by co-incidence, took place on the fourth anniversary of our launch in Skegness. The Draw has raised c£100,000 for UKIP thus far, but we all hope this is just the start of our efforts.
Gold sovereigns are a marvellous investment, but you don't have to buy one, just PLAY the Sovereign Draw and at the same time help UKIP and the cause we all cherish.
Stuart Wheeler with Gary Skull
Gary Skull, Sovereign Draw winner
The Sovereign Draw Lottery is a fun way to support UKIP while giving you the chance to win Gold Sovereigns in our monthly draw. For as little as £3 per month – that's less than a Pound a week – you can help influence the future of Britain! The average stake is £5 a month, but you can play up to £20.

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Whether we're challenging bullying in our schools, tackling hate crime on our streets or working to make our public services truly equal for users, we have a responsibility to use our voice and share our 25 years of experience
In a quite historic move from the previously LGB charity Stonewall They said that from today they will campaign for Lesbian, gay and bisexual and trans equality and rights.
Stonewall has spent the last number of months meeting over 700 different trans* people respercenting as much as the spectrum as possible. As a result of this they come up with a report outlining out lining about making current and to also develop new ones on trans issues and also about training.
Now we can't forget that in the past Stonewall have made some massive mistakes such as working with Paddy power after their transphobic TV advert for lady's day at Cheltenham races (which was later banned by the ASA) but they have apologised for this and stated that they wanted to start a consultation to look at the most effective ways of working together.
To find out more read their report: Trans people and Stonewall
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This month we focus on dealmakers, entrepreneurs and investors, some of whom will talk to attendees at this month's ASPIRE conference, a daylong event that brings together these communities to share stories of overcoming hardship and doubt to create successful companies.
Take, for example, Edward F. Crawford, Chairman and CEO of ParkOhio Holdings Corp., The Crawford Group and a keynote speaker at ASPIRE. As a young man, he made friends with people who made roof coating and asked if they'd buy steel pails from him, though he hadn't figured out where he'd get the money to start his business. He convinced a couple steel suppliers to front him the raw materials. He then sold his pails and used part of the money to pay back his material suppliers.
Crawford is now a Cleveland business community icon. ParkOhio today has more than 35 manufacturing sites and over 55 supply chain logistics facilities in 16 countries.
Similarly, William E. Conway, director and chairman emeritus at Fairmount Santrol and ASPIRE Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, was working at an iron ore mining company in Australia in the 1960s when he was asked to open a mine. Starting from scratch, he negotiated with Japanese steel mills, local government agencies, banks and labor unions, and hired to fill an entire organization from scratch.
When he came back to the U.S., Conway bought Best Sand and began a prosperous leadership career in Geauga County.
What many men and women with entrepreneurial aspirations often need is someone to believe in them, and back it up with a little seed money. The Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI), does just that.
Founder Inna Kinney saw the difficulties refugees faced in finding living wage jobs in the U.S. So, in 1998, she began offering financial literacy, business training courses and mechanisms for small business capitalization. Her one-woman endeavor now touches all 88 Ohio counties and disbursed $7,576,070 in 2016.
Many of the stories you'll read in this issue have a similar refrain. This month, we share them in the hopes that they inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Adam Burroughs is interested in the people and businesses making a difference in Akron/Canton.


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Arne Jacobsen design for Louis Poulsen. The AJ Royal pendant, meticulously handcrafted in drawn aluminum, presents excellent interior lighting qualities and offers intense protection against glare. Its pure and timeless geometric form allow it to beautifully illuminate any type of environment: kitchen, dining room, office or staircase… Exists in Ø370...
Seppo Koho design. Designed in wood and entirely handcrafted, the Victo or 4250 pendant will naturally embellish any interior with a contemporary or classic design. It can be hung over a dining room or living room table, alone or in a pair, for soft, semi-direct lighting. The diffused light is dimmed for extra visual comfort.
Seppo Koho design. Entirely handcrafted out of wood, the Secto 4201 pendant will naturally embellish any interior with a contemporary or classic design. Smaller than the 4200 version, it can be placed in a cluster over a counter top or table for high-quality lighting. The light diffused is soft and dimmed, for perfect visual comfort.
Seppo Koho design. Designed in wood and entirely handcrafted, the Octo or 4240 pendant will naturally embellish any interior with a contemporary or classic design. It can be hung over a dining room or living room table for a pleasant visual effect. The light diffused is soft and comfortable.
Seppo Koho design. Designed in wood, and entirely crafted by hand, the Secto, or 4231 wall lights will embellish any interior with a contemporary style. They can be placed above a headboard in a bedroom for soft reading light, or in an entrance or any other room for area lighting. The Secto wall lamps diffuse dim, softened light for extra visual comfort.
Hans Wegner design for Carl Hansen, 1965. Chair in hardwood with armrests and hand-woven seat in natural paper cord.
Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, in 1956. CH20 is a compact dining chair that can also be stacked. The lower back support and horizontal seat also make the chair suitable for working at a table or desk.
Hans J Wegner design, 1949 for Carl Hansen. The CH24 chair is simple and functional and is one of the most emblematic pieces of furniture of the 20th century. Inspired by the Chinese imperial style, under the Ming Dynasty, Wegner above all wanted to create a chair which would look beautiful under every angle. Perfect for a dining room or kitchen, but can...
Hans J. Wegner design, Carl Hansen, 1962. The simplicity and elegance of the Wegner CH327 table means it can be used as a dining room or living room table, but is also highly appreciated as a desk. Whatever your choice, it will transform your interior by adding a pleasant, natural touch. Available with optional extending leaves.
Hans J. Wegner design by Carl Hansen. Beautiful elliptical-shaped dining room table, perfect for daily use. The table combines a modern and natural look with a high level of functionality. It quickly adapts to the number of guests thanks to its well-thought out extension system. The CH20, CH33 and CH24 chairs by the same designer perfectly complement the...
Hans J. Wegner design by Carl Hansen, 1960. Beautiful dining room table which can also be used as a conference room table thanks to its optional extending leaves. The subtle mixture of wood and steel, typical of Wegner's creations, brings a modern touch to the natural looking structure and its simple and elegant design allows it to blend into modern or...
Hans J. Wegner design by Carl Hansen. Beautiful elliptical-shaped dining room table, perfect for daily use. The Ellipse A table combines a modern and natural look with a high level of functionality. It quickly adapts to the number of guests thanks to its well-thought out extension system. Perfect with the CH20, CH33, Ferry or Tetra chairs by the same...
Wegner 388 table by Hans Wegner (Carl Hansen) Dining table in solid wood / or laminate with a base in stainless steel with or without extension table top.
Series 180 is a beautiful range of functional tables with a light and elegant appearance. The tables are available in various colors and sizes. Choose the perfect combination for a small kitchen breakfast table or a large dining room table. Ideal for modern interiors.
O & M Design, 2006 (by Takashi Okamura). Serving table or bar, solid stainless steel frame on wheels. Very elegant glass top 5mm thick or laminated wood.
Design, Hans Bolling, 1963. Round table with frame in solid wood and laminated wood serving tray (removable), tray reversible in colors black and white, or red and black ect. On wheels.
J. Foersom and P. Lorenzen design, 2007. Upholstered chair padded with foam, cold molded, non-removable.
Designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956. The Classic Chair (or J39) is Børge Mogensen's most successful chair, inspired by his teacher Kaare Klint. The chair is available with a hand-woven seat in natural or black paper yarn.
Designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1993.Trinidad chair in moulded wood. The version without armrests is stackable.Dimensions: 57 * 48,5 * 84 cm, seated at 44 cm.
Design, Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, 1998. Gallery stool in molded plywood.
Design Borge Mogensen, 1947. Solid wood C18 table with rectangular plate (rounded corners).Dimensions : 140 * 90 * 71 cm; 180 * 90 * 71 cm.
Hans J. Wegner design, 1949. Although designed as a comfortable dining room chair, the Icon chair is also frequently used as an office armchair. Its impeccable design not only provides strength and stability, but also makes it beautiful from every angle. Entirely made out of wood, the chair has a very natural look, which allows it to blend into any kind...
Design, 1987. Originally this chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the DSB (Danish Rail) ferries.
Hans Wegner design. Cross dining table in solid wood.
Atlantide table by Hans Wegner. Round table with extension for 2 leaves or without extension ( plate in one piece) in solid wood.
Arne Jacobsen design by Fritz Hansen, 1952. The Ant chair by Arne Jacobsen is, without a doubt, the most famous three-legged chair in the world. Now also available with four legs, it continues to seduce interior designers of all ages. Its comfortable seat, as well as the lightness of its structure, gives it a strong ability to adapt to different...
Arne Jacobsen design for Fritz Hansen, 1955. Arne Jacobsen's Series 7 chair is the best-selling Danish design chair around the world. It offers multiple possibilities in terms of interior design thanks to its simple form and various finishes. It is highly appreciated in dining rooms, kitchens, restaurants and meeting rooms, but will blend into any type of...
Niels O Moller design. Armchair in hardwood with seat in natural paper cord.
Niels O. Moller design. Mollers 85 chair in hardwood with seat in natural paper cord. Available with or without armrests.
Niels O. Moller design. Mollers 71 chair in hardwood wood with seat in natural paper cord. Available with or without armrests.
Niels O. Moller design. Mollers 79 chair in hardwood with seat in natural paper cord. Available with or without armrests.
Designer: Ritva PuotilaPaper yarn carpet with hand sewn ends, antistatic, suitable for persons with allergies.
Designer: Ritva PuotilaTable runner made of paper yarn, woven onto a cotton warp.
Designer: Ritva PuotilaPlace mats made of paper yarn, woven onto a cotton warp. There are Three designs available: Morning, Open Sky and Vista. The basic colours are natural, black, white and stone.
Hee Welling design for HAY. The idea behind the About A Chair-collection has been to develop a chair with conspicuous simplicity. A chair which works just as well around the dining table as around a conference table, in a canteen or at the office.
Leif Jorgensen design for HAY. Loop Stand Table, powder coated black or white
Hans J. Wegner design for Carl Hansen. The L37 pendant, or simply « The Pendant », is a great classic in the Danish design world. Vertically adjustable thanks to its integrated handle, the elegantly designed L37 pendant is particularly suitable for rooms with high ceilings, and looks especially good hung above a dining room table or kitchen worktop. A...
Louise Campbell design for Louis Poulsen. LC Shutters is a functional and decorative pendant which provides evenly distributed light. The lampshade's structure creates a unique display of light and shadows and diffuses light in a remarkable fashion around the room. Ideal for illuminating dining or conference room tables, or for the general lighting of any...
Alvar Aalto design for Artek, 1935. Chair 66, with 4 legs.
First designed by Alvar Aalto for the paimio tuberculosis sanatorium, these dining/side chairs use aalto's now-famous linen webbing.
Ilmari Tapiovaara design for Artek, 1946. The Domus chair is a real success in Finland. It is comfortable, flexible and stackable.
The Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara combines a rustic inspiration and work of innovative structure, which give it the lightness of iconic furniture of the 50s.
The Pirkka bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara combines a rustic inspiration and work of innovative structure, which give it the lightness of iconic furniture of the 50s.
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Venice Biennale 2014: Inside the British Pavilion
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A Clockwork Jerusalem explores how a specifically British form of modernity emerged from the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution. It explores how responses to the industrial city combined with traditions of the romantic, sublime and pastoral to create new visions of British society. These visions looked simultaneously backwards and forwards, combining in one sweep science fiction and historicism to form ideological and aesthetic approaches to the contemporary city.
The industrial revolution set in motion waves of rapid change across the physical, social and economic landscapes of Britain. A particularly British response developed in return: the strange text of William Blake's Jerusalem railed against the Satanic mills merging religious visions and paganism into dreams of social reform. Jerusalem, the stirring, unofficial second English national anthem - sung by socialists, suffragettes and patriots alike - can be thought of as the founding text of British modernity. From it springs a narrative of struggle with the forces of modernity that echoes down the centuries.
These long-standing British cultural interests and obsessions were absorbed into the body of continental Modernism to create something that made it as much a product of the Picturesque, of landscape, of narrative, of Pastoralism (a tradition of Capability Brown, Ruskin, Turner, Soane) as it was a product of the industrial and technological (the tradition of Brunel, Paxton and Spitfires).
British Modernism was shaped into a unique and sometimes surreal phenomenon evoked in the New Jerusalem of post-war reconstruction. Obsessions with these interests are written into the visions of this techno-Pastoralism that span such diverse examples as the Garden Cities, Non-Plan and Milton Keynes.
A Clockwork Jerusalem describes a world where ruins become utopias, where history is written to alter the future, where archeology and futurism merge, the Picturesque is rebooted as concrete geometry, the pastoral is electrified, where pop culture, history and social ambition fuse into ways of imagining new national futures.
Taking large-scale projects of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s as a point of departure, the exhibition explores the late, last flowering of radical British Modernism: the moment it was at its most socially, politically and architecturally ambitious, but also the moment that witnessed its collapse. It is a period that sees both epic ambition and complete loss of nerve. The grand utopian projects of this time were a high point for a vision of society remade through modern architecture.
In parallel, the exhibition tells the story of how these modern visions were absorbed into the popular imagination. They became the sites of new imaginative speculations in the form of novels, film and music that both documented the experience of modernity and propelled futuristic visions into the mainstream in ways that still resonate today.
From Stonehenge to council estates, from Ebenezer Howard to Cliff Richard, from ruins and destruction to back-to-the-land rural fantasies, through architecture, records, books and adverts. From William Blake's Jerusalem to the New Jerusalem of the post-war welfare state and into the landscapes that it created, A Clockwork Jerusalem explores the culture and products of British modernity as an architectural project and as a wider cultural experience.
The attitudes and imagination that characterise the architecture and planning described by A Clockwork Jerusalem can act as starting points for new visions of Britain to face the challenges of 21st-century modernity, as we answer once again Howard's central question: 'The People: Where Will They Go?'
Concrete Cows
The steps to the pavilion are flanked by two concrete cows, on loan and shipped from Milton Keynes. The cows are stationed at either side of the entrance in the manner of Venetian lions, bestowing a grand significance on the 1960s new town's most famous inhabitants, unofficial mascots and the butt of many a joke. In Venice they stand as a tribute not only to the imagination of the town's designers, but also to its inhabitants.
A utopia of ruins
British architecture has had a long-standing affinity with ruins and rubble. Ruins, in fact, have often gone hand-in-hand with modernisation: the romantic ruination of John Soane's Bank of England imagined by Joseph Gandy; the sculpting of slum clearance rubble into a green mound at the heart of the Boundary Estate; and the bomb sites of the Second World War, from which social reformers and architects imagined a new Britain arising. The image, idea and possibility of ruins were fused with Modernist ideals to create a new architectural language for projects such as a rusticated megastructure at the Barbican.
Historico futurism
As much as modern architecture framed narratives of optimism, it also became the site of much darker visions. In the Hulme estate photographer Kevin Cummins found the perfect setting for his portrait of Joy Division. Saying 'the space in the photograph was like the space in their music', Cummins indelibly marries the band's aesthetic with the architecture and landscape of Hulme.
In 1974, just two years after the completion of the Hulme Crescents, safety issues led the council to declare Hulme unsuitable for families. This spawned a spectacular second life as a gathering place for youth subculture. Increasingly lawless, it became a squat of gigantic proportions, housing students, artists, musicians and other bohemian lifestyles. This flyer for a new age traveller party came near the end of Hulme's short life: by 1994, it had been demolished.
Paleo Motorik
The introduction of mass automobility and American car culture to the UK didn't wipe out the idiosyncrasies of British architecture. Rather, it enriched and intensified them. Huge concrete interchanges became the kinetic megaliths of the post-war era. In Cumbernauld town centre, Geoffrey Copcutt merged references to Minoan citadels (perhaps seen through the lens of Arthur Evans' reinforced concrete archeological reconstructions) with Pop Art and Constructivism to create a megastructural drive-in Acropolis.
Electric pastoral
The British love of landscape (rather than architecture) merged with the gadgetry and electricity of late 20th-century consumer culture to invent new forms of habitation. Reyner Banham's Gizmo and David Greene's LogPlug both dreamt of techno-pastoral possibilities. In Milton Keynes, however, the idea became central to the last of the new towns. Here, chief architect Derek Walker proposed a city greener than the surrounding countryside, where cars, electronic communication and nature reinvented the idea of the town-country for the 1970s, and merged the landscape traditions of Stowe with Buckminster Fuller futurism.
History's return
After the last of the post-war new towns, the landscape of Britain altered once again. National construction as a physical act ended. The landscapes that had been created were no longer new and their status began to change: public became private, newness became nostalgic, giant scale and abrasive textures became domestic and soft. Meanwhile the forces of modernity continue to play across the landscapes of Britain, where rising inequality, a housing crisis and social tension suggest the need for new visions.
The people: where will they go?
The story of A Clockwork Jerusalem suggests trajectories that can help us face new forms of crisis in Britain's built environment precipitated by a new globalised modernity. Ebenezer Howard's garden city equation, Milton Keynes' democratic consumer utopia, the anarcho-liberal 'experiment in freedom' of Non-Plan, the extreme localism imagined by Steel Pulse's Handsworth Revolution and the radical sustainability represented by Clifford Harper's Radical Technology are not merely history, but suggestions of possible 21st‑century Jerusalems.
Fundamentals – Rem Koolhaas's research-led biennale
Rem loves the smell of information in the morning
Scotland's Modernist past
What now? Building A New Jerusalem
Commissioning the British Pavilion
Inside the British Pavilion: A Clockwork Jerusalem
About the curators
Infra-Éireann - Making Ireland Modern
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Spend a Day at Victoria Square Belfast
Victoria Square Belfast is Northern Ireland's premier shopping centre and is somewhere you could easily spend a day shopping, eating and relaxing. There is plenty to keep you occupied for the day with lots of top brand shopping, coffee shops and restaurants, a cinema and a viewing gallery in the iconic Dome.
Kick start with breakfast
You could start with a light breakfast in one of the coffee shops and a coffee to kick start your day, or you might like something more substantial in one of the restaurants. Frankie and Benny's have a good value big breakfast if you fancy something more substantial or you could go healthy and have a great breakfast bagel or porridge with almond milk in Slim's Kitchen Express.
Take in the views from The Dome
Once you're fuelled up, take a trip on the lift and go up to the Dome. It's better to do this in the morning before you have too many shopping bags. The Dome is a floating platform with 360 degree views over the city and if you aren't too afraid of heights have a look over the edge at the shoppers below. From the Dome you'll see Belfast Hills, the famous Harland & Wolf cranes and views both into the countryside and out to sea.
Hit the shops
Next it's time to hit the shops. With plenty of great shops to choose from it can be a challenge, but the shopping centre is laid out into different zones. The lower ground floor is generally where you'll find the high end fashion with Cruise, Guess, Hugo Boss and Lunns the jewellers. On the upper ground floor you'll find Topshop, H&M, Apple Store, River Island and much more. The anchor tenant is House of Fraser - accessible from all floors in Victoria Square, this large department store has everything covered.
Grab some lunch
After that you'll need a break, so where could be more perfect than The Ivory restaurant above House of Fraser for a glass of champagne or even some lunch. If it's a good day, you can sit out on one of their two beautiful balcony areas and relax, surrounded by your shopping bags.
Shop some more
Just outside the mall, but still part of the complex, the Kiehl's store is always worth a visit, if you ask, they might have time to fit you in for a consultation and some free samples.
Catch a movie
You might want to catch a movie and the luxury Odeon cinema is easy to find on the top floor with top blockbuster movies showing all day throughout the week.
Recharge at dinner
After you've finished all your shopping, been up the dome, and recharged with a few coffee breaks, it's dinner time. There are a number of restaurants to choose from including Wagamama, Pizza Express, Prezzo, TGI Friday's and much more.
The shopping centre has a reputation for hosting some great events, from weekend fashion shows to exciting Christmas celebrations. They also host a superb Sunday Fayre most weekends with the best of local handmade arts and crafts.
Keep an eye out on their website for all the events and have a great day in Northern Ireland's premier shopping centre.
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Jeff Meredith runs popular Belfast blog, BelfastTimes.co.uk. He describes his blog as an online magazine for the city and covers fashion, restaurants, theatre, events and launches in the greater Belfast area. Jeff can be found on his blog, Facebook and Twitter promoting, plugging and reviewing the best things happening in and around the city of Belfast.


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At the heart of every human experience is the desire to survive and prosper. To live without fear, hunger or suffering. To imagine how your life could be better and then have the means to change it. Yet, every day, 1.4 billion people – nearly one fifth of the world's inhabitants – cannot fulfill their most basic needs, let alone attain their dreams or desires.
Our initiatives is Creating an institutional architecture through NRRM Society for fight against poverty, Enabling and empowering for the poor to access better livelihoods and improve their standards of living would be one of the key objectives of NRR Mission in India. NRRMS aims to improve rural livelihood options and work towards social and economical empowerment of rural poors and women.
These are the subsistence farmers and herders, the fishers and migrant workers, the artisans and indigenous peoples whose daily struggles seldom capture world attention.NRRM Society is working to reach out all the poor families in India, link them to sustainable livelihoods opportunities and nurture them till they come out of poverty and enjoy a decent quality of life. Towards this, NRRM Society puts in place a dedicated and sensitive support structures at various levels.
These structures intervene with the community through the following themes of Programmes: institution and capacity building, social development, micro-finance and livelihoods. Empowering rural people is an essential first step to eradicating poverty. It respects the willingness and capability that each of us has to take charge of our own life and to seek out opportunities to make it better. NRRM Society is working towards enabling poors to smile with dream…
1. 'Vulnerability reduction' and 'livelihoods enhancement' through deepening/enhancing and expanding existing livelihoods options and tapping new opportunities within the key livelihoods that are virtually universally practiced like agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forest produce collection;
2. 'Skilled wage employment' – building skills for the job market outside;
3. 'Enterprises' – nurturing self-employed and entrepreneurs (for micro-enterprises).
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我所2010年1月萨省萨斯卡通电 2009年第11期《萨省商业》杂志称赞萨省华人律师江钱峰律师和范晓玲律师为萨省带来国际商业机会,并且打破了只有在多伦多、卡尔加利等大都市才能向国际客户提供大量法律服务的惯例。
据了解,这两位律师目前都在本省麦克丘律师所萨斯卡通总部任职。作为本省最大的律师事务所之一的该所目前拥有着本省律师事务所中唯一的中国法律事务部。江钱峰律师主要从事移民法、矿业法、证券法和公司法,他目前担任着中国国企在本省首个全资矿业子公司富华矿业有限公司的法律顾问、某国际企业在加拿大的总投资预计将超过20亿加元的钾矿项目的常年法律顾问。范晓玲律师主要从事移民法,目前她已经帮助了来自中国(含香港)、印度、越南、韩国、菲律宾、马来西亚、美国、墨西哥、法国、爱尔兰、德国、以色列、乌克兰、南非、摩洛哥、埃塞俄比亚、玻利维亚、秘鲁等许多国家的客户成功移民加拿大(这两位律师目前已成立自己的律师事务所J&F律师事务所,详情请访问 www.jflaw.org )。
McKercher LLP lawyers create international opportunities SaskBusiness, Oct-Nov, 2009
With McKercher LLP's legal expertise in key economic sectors like infrastructure, corporate transactions, securities, banking and mining, it stands to reason that this Saskatchewan-based group of 63 lawyers has positioned itself to be front runners in the increasing flow of business activities with China. As has been widely reported among the world's leading news agencies, China has increased its position and global influence in the world and is undoubtedly becoming one of the leading economic powers.
With Saskatchewan's potential and worldwide demand for resources, McKercher LLP's lawyers are building a bridge for people all around the world to access our industry and corporate investment opportunities. With reserves of uranium, coal, oil and gas, potash, zinc, gold, diamonds and graphite, Saskatchewan is a natural draw for outside, international investment.
So, why is McKercher LLP showing considerable interest in international markets, most notably China? Simple ... it's because of their experience and expertise in the region. McKercher LLP has specific connections between the cultures of China and Canada, most notably through Xiaoling Fan and Qianfeng Jiang.
Xiaoling is a graduate of Beijing University Law School with experience in Immigration Law, Asian Investment in Canada, International Trade and Intellectual Property. Qianfeng graduated from the Renmin University of China. His area of expertise includes Natural Resources, Corporate and Commercial Law, International Business Transactions and Immigration. Both Xiaoling and Qianfeng have also graduated from North American universities and are fluent in Mandarin and English. The knowledge base of these two leading lawyers and the expertise of McKercher LLP's other lawyers in virtually every practice area, has helped to create a bridge of exceptional strength between the two countries.
McKercher LLP dispels the myth that a law firm must be located in a major centre such as Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto in order to have a strong international presence. With locations in Regina and Saskatoon McKercher LLP has assisted clients in Beijing, Sidney, Tokyo and Munich with ease. It is no secret that the overall image of Saskatchewan has recently gained in prominence and identity worldwide. Both the current and previous Saskatchewan governments have created a strong investment climate for investors and immigrants from Europe, South America and China.
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Mouthpiece Refacing
The mouthpiece, the eminent connection between the musician and the instrument, with its sensitive measurements is highly responsable for building the tone. Only one of these measurements being incorrect reduces the efficiency of building the tone, because the air-stream does not let the reed vibrate optimally.
Faults can be for example:
These faults are difficult to notice, but have negative effects on the response of the mouthpiece, like:
Mistakes like that, as well as damages ( broken tip-rail or a dent inside the facing), will be corrected by a refacing.
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The world has an epidemic, which in fact 85% of the population is affected. The rude reality is most of us having parasites in our small intestines. There are different types of parasites and most people are unaware that they are infected. It has been said that rat poop gets into cow food and the cows eat it and humans eat the meat. Parasites can also be ingested from the eating raw vegetables. There are various types of parasites from different parts of the world that cause similar symptoms and most can be remedied.
There are different types of parasites the most common is a known as "Whipworms" and causing the Trichuriasis infection affecting 800 million people in tropical regions. The symptoms are abdominal pain, rectal prolapse causing bloody diarrhea and low red blood cells among long term blood loss. Whipworms come on from soil of contaminated food. Whipworms are usually treatable with medication.
"Pork Tapeworm" is a well-known parasite that thrives in the human stomach and commonly caught by eating under cooked pork. They are flat segmented worms at live in the intestines of pigs and/or humans. Pork tapeworm can be cured at early detection, yet 60% of tapeworm larvae travel to the brain causing cysts that bring on seizures, comas and hallucinations. Pork tapeworm larvae can live in the brain, eyes, heart and muscles and there are 50 million people in America infected. The longest life spam known was 35 years and measured 108' (33 meters) in length. It eats ingested food and robs its host of vitamins and minerals, which can cause weight gain in some hosts, yet there is no real symptoms, but stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, and constant hungry with weight loss. It is best to stop eating sugar and can be destroyed by garlic, pumpkin seeds and goldenseal. Seek out medical attention for a test and medication early.
Another common parasite is the "Blood Flukes" a.k.a. Schistosoma, which is worldwide and 100 million people are infected using snails as the host to latch onto human skin. Blood Flukes hatches its eggs in the intestines or bladder, which causes fevers, itching, days of diarrhea, headaches and rashes. If Blood Flukes goes untreated it can bring on seizures and/or paralysis the spinal cord and affecting the brain, bladder, liver and lungs. Blood Flukes has an influence on malnutrition and children having learning disabilities. It is the most damaging parasite in the world related to poverty and found in Africa, parts of South Asia and the Middle East.
Another common parasite is "Roundworm" or Filariasis." This parasite has been determined to be in 80 different worldwide countries and has infected 1 billion people. Roundworm can be treated with medication to prevent transmission to others. It is a decease carried by flies and mosquitos and once bitten gets into the bloodstream and goes to the lymphatic system causing swelling of abnormal size, the skin is painful and thick.
Trypanosomiasis known as the "Tsetse Fly" can be fatal, if not treated. It is also called the 'African Sleeping Sickness' to 10 million people living in rural areas. In 1990 there was 34,000 deaths compared to now of 9,000, who have died and has been around for a thousand years. It causes a person to experience trouble sleeping, fevers, confusion, poor coordination, joint pain, headaches, paralysis the limbs, which can kill someone from organ failure.
Africa is inflicted with the 'Loa Loa' or 'Loa Loa Eyeworm Filariasis' skin and eye decease. It is estimated that 12 million Africans have contracted Loa Loa. Surgery is mandatory following medicationafterwards is required. Loa Loa is transmitted to humans through Deer Flies and this parasite can live inside up to 17 years causing severe pain, swelling and itching. This worm damages the retina layers and infects the lymph glands and causes kidney damage.
Africa has black flies living near rivers that bite humans the worms get into the skin and hatch larvae, which is known as 'River Blindness' or Onchocerca Volvulus Nematode has infected 37 million people and 800,000 suffered from vision loss. River Blindness cause epilepsy, bumps under the skin, with severe itching, nodding decease and Mazzotti reaction, which can be life threatening.
Also, eating raw or undercooked seafood can give a person 'Anisakis' parasites it another type of Nematode that attacks the gastric. Anisakis dies trying to dig its way into the intestinal walls, which people experience severe abdominal pain. The immune cells react by forming a wall around the Nematode, which blocks the digestive tract, which causes vomiting and robs the body of nutrients. The symptoms are similar to crones' decease creating weight loss and having blood in diarrhea stools.
So, it is advisable to cook seafood, raw vegetables and pork thoroughly and always wash your hands before and after eating. And, if traveling to Africa wear lightweight long sleeves and pants to avoid these pesky parasites from infecting your body.


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I spent the last couple of days at the World Book Fair in New Delhi, and I had a blast. There were books, books and more books wherever my eyes could see. Then there were author sessions where authors spoke about their books and their journeys as writers. The service providers who feed the book publishing industry, were also present in good numbers- from software companies promoting their inventory management platforms to those providing translation services. What stood out during this event was the special focus on children and Young Adults. Books for kids was indeed the theme for this year, and the exhibitors have done a great job.
My takeaways were as follows- the market for printed books still rules. And so does the market for books in the local languages. The latter is not surprising, considering that the readership say for books in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali or Tamil languages each can possibly outweigh the total readership for English language books in India.
The biggies of the publishing world were there in full force- Random House Penguin,Harper Collins, Simon and Schuster, and of course homegrown satraps such as Rupa.
The non-print world was clearly dominated by the Amazon and other smaller players providing educational software for school and college students. I had visited the fair last year also, but I thought this year there was a lesser focus on self publishing and non-print books (read: ebooks and audio books). The fair ends on Sunday, and I am planning to visit it again on Friday and possibly this Saturday. It only takes me one and a half hours to reach the event, and except for the six kilometer drive from my home to the nearest metro train station, it is public transport all the way. All the more reason to go again and again.
I also took a few pictures of the parts of the fair that I liked the most.
*Author sessions
*An entire exhibition hall that displayed books and publications from markets that are less well known in India (Korea, Iran, Poland…)
*Workshops for kids (leaf painting, sketching, storytelling using pictures)
*Tintin in Hindi. Yay!
*And last but not the least, the puppies who were basking in the sun and having a good time overall
I have also spoken to a few service providers and other allied businesses, and hope to share their perspectives in a forthcoming post. Till then, it is time to go back to the editing table.


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MARCY, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Lacrosse team played into the third overtime on Saturday at SUNY Poly and prevailed 11-10 over the Wildcats in a North Eastern Athletic Conference game.
Kasey Gallina scored the game-winning goal on the man-up with 2:40 left in the third overtime to the Keuka College (7-3, 4-0 NEAC) victory.
The goal was the team-high fourth of the game to lead the Wolves. Mark Shattuck scored three and added a pair of assists, including the helper on the game-winning goal. Chris Bellanca added a pair of goals and Nikoli Biljanoski made 14 saves in the win.
Keuka College 11 at SUNY Poly 10 – 3OT
The Wolves took the lead 1:34 into the game on Saturday with a goal by Kasey Gallina, but the Wildcats took advantage of Keuka College penalties. SUNY Poly scored three man-up goals and led 3-1 after the first quarter.
The second quarter was all Keuka as a Mark Shattuck tally was sandwiched by a pair of Chris Bellanca goals. The Wolves held SUNY Poly without a shot on goal in the frame and led 4-3 at the half.
The hosts scored the first two goals of the second half as SUNY Poly took a 5-4 lead. The two teams would trade goals the rest of the third quarter as Keuka could tie the game three times, but SUNY Poly would answer. The Wildcats netted the final goal of the quarter with 18 seconds left to carry an 8-7 advantage into the fourth.
The pattern would follow in the fourth as Keuka tied the game, but SUNY Poly regained the lead a minute later. The game would go to the final minutes as the Wolves tied the game at 9-9 with 3:26 left to play. Keuka then took the lead 37 seconds later on a Kasey Gallina goal. However, SUNY Poly scored with 1:15 left to tie the game at 10-10. The Wildcats won the faceoff and had a chance to win it, but Nikoli Biljanoski made a save with one second left to send the contest to overtime.
Keuka College outshot SUNY Poly 2-1 in the first overtime, but both of their efforts were stopped. The Wildcats missed the target on their only shot and the game would go to a second overtime.
It would be SUNY Poly with the shot advantage in the second overtime, 4-2, but the Wildcats only put one on frame with Biljanoski making the save. At the other end of the field, both of Keuka's shots were on target, but were saved as the game went to the third overtime period for the first time in program history.
SUNY Poly won the opening faceoff of the third overtime, but Keuka regained possession as Marco Carney caused a turnover. Keuka College went on the man-up following an illegal body check by SUNY Poly and the Wolves took advantage. 19 seconds into the advantage, Mark Shattuck set up Kasey Gallina for the game-winning goal as the Wolves won the NEAC game 11-10 over SUNY Poly in three overtimes.
KC Notes:
- Keuka College improves to 12-1 all-time against SUNY Poly
- The Wildcats won the first ever meeting in 1999 and the Wolves have won 12 straight since
- It was the first overtime game in the 13-game series
- Saturday was the longest game in program history and only the third to go past a single overtime
- The Wolves have now won four straight overtime games. Saturday was the first overtime game for Keuka College since the 2014 season. The Green and Gold played in three that season, winning them all
- Nikoli Biljanoski won the eighth game of his career, moving to seventh on the Keuka College Career Wins list
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves play their final road game of the regular season next Wednesday as Keuka College travels to Cazenovia College to face the Wildcats. The Green and Gold defeated Cazenovia 15-14 at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex last season.


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Citizens Bank to pay $137.5m to settle overdraft suit
Citizens Bank customers hit with questionable overdraft fees could receive refunds under a settlement announced Wednesday in which the bank agreed to pay $137.5 million to settle charges it manipulated customers' debit card and ATM transactions
The bank was accused of processing the transactions in a way that made overdrafts more likely, boosting the income it collected from customers forced to pay overdraft fees.
Citizens did not admit wrongdoing in the case, which is being heard in federal court in Miami. The court must still approve the settlement.
Details of how customer refunds would be distributed will be determined after the settlement is approved.
In a statement, the bank's spokesman, Jim Hughes, said, "We are pleased to have this matter behind us. As our industry evolves, we continue to provide our customers with choices to help them manage their accounts and their finances.''
Overdraft fees, which disproportionately affect lower-income customers with low balances, became one of the biggest sources of revenue for banks over the years, boosting the bottom lines with little added cost. But fees become increasingly controversial, especially after the recession hit and some people were slapped with $35 fees for buying a $2 cup of coffee.
Citizens, a unit of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, is one of more than 30 banks sued in nationwide litigation against banks for allegedly overcharging customers in order to boost revenues. So far, 12 banks across the country have settled for approximately $750 million.
Citizens, based in Providence, is the second largest retail bank in Massachusetts, with 258 branches and 765 ATMs in the state. The state's largest bank, Bank of America of Charlotte, N.C., last year agreed to pay $410 million to settle similar charges.
In February, J.P. Morgan Chase of New York agreed to pay $110 million to settle.
The lawsuit alleged that Citizens used software programs designed to extract the most fees possible from customers. Like other banks involved in the class-action, Citizens allegedly reordered customers' debit card and ATM transactions, posting the highest amounts first, rather than in the order they occurred — causing overdraft fees to rack up more quickly than they should have.
Citizens was charging anywhere from $35-$39 for overdrafts, according to the plaintiff lawyers. Citizens has not ended the practice, but said it is reviewing it.
The Federal Reserve adopted new consumer protection rules in 2010 to require banks to better disclose to customers when they would incur overdraft fees and get their consent for overdraft protection on debit cards.
Previously, many banks automatically signed up customers for overdraft protection, meaning the banks would cover debit card payments with insufficient funds, then charge customers.
Some banks no longer offer the service and just decline cards when accounts lack sufficient funds. The Federal Reserve rule did not, however, bar banks from reordering transactions from highest to lowest., which consumer advocates say banks did to maximize overdraft charges.
"We think it's a bogus practice if it causes overdrafts,'' said Linda Sherry of Consumer Action, a consumer advocacy group in Washington, D.C.
But, Sherry added, the class-action lawsuits have encouraged many banks to abandon the practice and instead process payments in the order they were made because the litigation is so costly.
"Actions like this do set some precedent,'' she said. "It sends a huge message to the industry.''
Other regulators have also stepped in to discourage the practice. In 2010, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. advised banks to avoid re-ordering transactions to maximize overdraft fees. And the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said last week that it planned to investigate overdraft fees, including how banks explain overdraft programs to consumers.
Some consumer watchdogs continue to push for regulators to further crack down on overdraft fees, such as extending the consent requirements for overdraft protection to checks and forcing banks to better explain the potential cost of signing up for overdraft protection.
"The banks go out of their way to make it sound like a wonderful thing, but it's not,'' Sherry said.
Robert C. Gilbert, an attorney managing all the plaintiffs' cases in Miami, said he expects the settlement with Citizens to be presented to the court for approval later this year.
This is an outstanding recovery for Citizens' customers who were affected by this practice,'' Gilbert said,
in a statement. "We are extremely pleased to have achieved this result.''
Gilbert said he expects the settlement with Citizens to be presented to the court for approval later this year.
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button mania
By Patricia Belyea
VICTORIA BC How could I have walked down Government St. a million times and missed the red button? Yesterday as I was strolling back from a downtown errand, I looked up Trounce Alley and saw it.
Although in a bit of a time crunch, the hanging sign lured me off my course. What could it signify? A fabric store? A quilt shop? A tailor?
When I walked through the red door I encountered the largest inventory of fabulous buttons I have ever seen—buttons above the counter on cards and below the counter in tubes.
I checked in with the shop owners before I took any photos. From Kim and Mike Stremel I learned that Button & Needlework Boutique started 18 years ago when they rented a 100-square-foot space to sell ten dozen buttons. Today the Stemel's 12-year old storefront at 614 View Street shines as a remarkable emporium for needleworkers of all ilks.
Lily, their sweet chihuahua, is a real favorite with customers. A photo of Little Lil closes each Happenings newsletter on the ButtonedUp.com website. When Kim skipped adding Lily's photo one month, customers were concerned about their little friend.
How did the store grow from 120 buttons to the bursting boutique it is today? Kim explained that one thing led to another as customers asked for needlecraft and knitting supplies.
There is a full array of luscious yarns—merlino, silk, mohair, alpaca, bamboo and more— and stitch charts for the newest looks:
And supplies for needlework. I loved seeing more than 20 packages of needles for hand stitching:
And a terrific selection of needlework kits including the shop's own Crazy for Crewel patterns and wool packs:
Kim and Mike have invested their hearts and souls into bringing together quality products for needleworkers. In every nook and cranny of Button & Needlework Boutique, I found something that truly delighted me. What a great discovery!


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For the modern medical diagnostics of diseases of internal medicine we apply, among other things, the following examination methods and techniques.
In the electrocardiogram, the electrical currents of the heart (stimulation and stimulation) are registered graphically. Rhythm and circulatory disorders of the heart as well as a heart enlargement can be detected.
The stress ECG shows a markedly higher significance than the resting ECG lower blood circulation of the heart muscle.
It is therefore primarily used for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD). In addition, it is used in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia and stress hypertension. For this purpose, a computer-controlled trainer with continuous ECG / pulse / blood pressure control is available in our clinic.
This is used to detect cardiac arrhythmia. Important, e.g. Anxiety, dizziness, or short-term loss of consciousness.
This not only ensures the diagnosis of hypertension but also a therapy success. Only with this method is it possible to rule out a so-called "office hours or white collar high pressure".
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With this special ultrasound procedure, numerous pathological changes of the heart can be detected, in particular
In addition, the blood flow conditions of the heart can be analyzed by the Doppler or color doppler method and, in particular, leakages (insufficiencies) or narrowings (stenoses) of the heart valves can be recognized as well as defects of the atrial or vascular wall.
Ultrasonic examination for the visual representation of upper organs of organs such as liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal arteries as well as other abdominal organs (e.g., urinary bladder, prostate).
With the aid of sonography, a variety of pathological changes of the abdominal organs can be diagnosed, e.g. Organ enlargement / reduction, cysts, stones, calcifications, tumors, etc. In assessing thyroid disease (size changes, nodes, etc.), non-acting sonography has largely replaced other methods such as scintigraphy.
By switching on the (color) Doppler, the blood flow conditions (vascularisation) of the organs can be represented.
The Doppler method is particularly suitable in vascular diagnostics (arteries / veins) and especially for the representation of the brain-supplying vessels. In addition to vessel wall placements (plaques) and constrictions (stenoses), early arteriosclerosis can also be detected easily by measuring the intima-media thickness at the throat artery (arteria carotis).
The pulmonary function test is mainly used for the diagnosis and follow-up of chronic bronchitis and asthma, but also for assessing the performance of the lungs, for example, in athletes.
The pulmonary function test can be used to measure the respiratory resistance and the pulmonary volume. The examination is uncomplicated and meaningful for patients.
All blood, urine and stool examinations are carried out in collaboration with a renowned large laboratory. The results of the investigation are mostly available the next day and can then be interrogated by telephone.
Please note:
Before taking a blood test, you should not have eaten anything 12 hours before, have not drunk any alcohol or sugar (preferably water only).
Blood glucose measurements can be carried out and evaluated at any time in practice. The result is in a few seconds.
In unclear cases or with borderline findings, a sugar load test is carried out. After removal of the fasting blood glucose, a standardized prodrug (75 g glucose) is administered and the blood glucose is measured after two hours.


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Applied Statistics, with Emphasis on Verification, Validation, and Risk Management, in R&D, Manufacturing, and QA/QC
Start Date : March 26, 2019
End Date : March 27, 2019
Time : 9:00 am to6:00 pm
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Course "Applied Statistics, with Emphasis on Verification, Validation, and Risk Management, in R&D, Manufacturing, and QA/QC" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion.
The 2-day seminar explains how to apply statistics to manage risks and verify/validate processes in R&D, QA/QC, and Manufacturing, with examples derived mainly from the medical device design/manufacturing industry. The flow of topics over the 2 days is as follows:
· ISO standards and FDA/MDD regulations regarding the use of statistics.
· Basic vocabulary and concepts, including distributions such as binomial, hypergeometric, and Normal, and transformations into Normality.
· Statistical Process Control
· Statistical methods for Design Verification
· Statistical methods for Product/Process Qualification
· Metrology: QC Sampling Plans the statistical analysis of measurement uncertainty, and how it is used to establish QC specifications
· How to craft "statistically valid conclusion statements" (e.g., for reports)
Why should you attend:
Almost all design and/or manufacturing companies evaluate product and processes either to manage risks, to validate processes, to establish product/process specifications, to QC to such specifications, and/or to monitor compliance to such specifications.
The various statistical methods used to support such activities can be intimidating. If used incorrectly or inappropriately, statistical methods can result in new products being launched that should have been kept in R&D; or, conversely, new products not being launched that, if analyzed correctly, would have met all requirements. In QC, mistakenly chosen sample sizes and inappropriate statistical methods may result in purchased product being rejected that should have passed, and vice-versa.
Areas Covered in the Session:
· FDA, ISO 9001/13485, and MDD requirements related to statistical methods
· How to apply statistical methods to manage product-related risks to patient, doctor, and the designing/manufacturing company
· Design Control processes (verification, validation, risk management, design input)
· QA/QC processes (sampling plans, monitoring of validated processes, setting of QC specifications, evaluation of measurement equipment)
· Manufacturing processes (process validation, equipment qualification)
Who Will Benefit:
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· Process Engineer
· Manufacturing Engineer
· QC/QC Technician
· Manufacturing Technician
· R&D Engineer
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Lecture 1:
Regulatory Requirements
Lecture 2:
Vocabulary and Concepts
Lecture 3:
Confidence Intervals (attribute and variables data)
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Normality Tests and Normality Transformations
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Statistical Process Control (with focus on XbarR charts)
Lecture 6:
Confidence/Reliability calculations for Proportions
Lecture 7:
Confidence/Reliability calculations for Normally distributed data (K-tables)
Lecture 8:
Process Capability Indices calculations(Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)
Day 2 Schedule
Lecture 1:
Confidence/Reliability calculations using Reliability Plotting (e.g., for non-normal data and/or censored studies)
Lecture 2:
Confidence/Reliability calculations for MTTF and MTBF (this typically applies only to electronic equipment)
Lecture 3:
Statistical Significance: t-Tests and related "power" estimations
Lecture 4:
Metrology (Gage R&R, Correlation, Linearity, Bias , and Uncertainty Budgets)
Lecture 5:
QC Sampling Plans (C=0 and Z1.4 attribute AQL plans, and alternatives to such plans), including OC curves, AQL vs. LQL/LTPD, AOQL, and calculation of acceptance rates.
Lecture 6:
Statistically valid statements for use in reports
Lecture 7:
Summary and Implementation Recommendations
John N. Zorich
Statistical Consultant & Trainer, Ohlone College & SV Polytechnic
John N. Zorich has spent 35 years in the medical device manufacturing industry; the first 20 years were as a "regular" employee in the areas of R&D, Manufacturing, QA/QC, and Regulatory; the last 15 years were as consultant in the areas of QA/QC and Statistics. His consulting clients in the area of statistics have included numerous start-ups as well as large corporations such as Boston Scientific, Novellus, and Siemens Medical. His experience as an instructor in statistics includes having given 3-day workshop/seminars for the past several years at Ohlone College (San Jose CA), 1-day training workshops in SPC for Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute (San Jose CA) for several years, several 3-day courses for ASQ Biomedical, numerous seminars at ASQ meetings and conferences, and half-day seminars for numerous private clients. He creates and sells formally-validated statistical application spreadsheets that have been purchased by more than 75 companies, world-wide.
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An introduction to planning for success. Learn the components of a business plan and how to write it. This is a living document that defines and projects business growth for the first 3-5 years.
Business Planning (An Intro) – August 16
This session will explore planning for success.
Learn the components, and how to start today!
Presenter: Gordon Edwards, Business Advisor, Dallas Metropolitan SBDC
On-line registration is required 48 hours prior to attending this class. Please register by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. No on-site registration will be available.
Disclaimer: The DCCCD, North Texas SBDC, Dallas Metropolitan SBDC, partners, associates, employees and the instructor of this session do not provide legal advice. The information provided in this workshop is not intended to be a substitute for advice from an attorney.
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USPS PO Box: This is one of the most commonly asked questions. Here you will get to know about PO box fees and how to pay it. USPS offer PO Boxes in different sizes and the price vary according to the size of the box and in which Post Office facility your box is located in.
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When it comes to the rivalry between the Giants and the Jets, the war of words won't end before their game on Saturday. Or during.
Or after.
On Thursday, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis responded to a flurry of insults from Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, and Mario Manningham. Revis, along with cornerback Antonio Cromartie, had some impressive remarks, as chronicled by Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
As to the notion that the Giants receivers aren't "scared" of Revis, the All-Pro was pragmatic. And literal. "I'm not a monster," Revis said. "So why would anyone be scared?"
That's humorous. Which is the same general reaction Revis had to the comments. "These guys can say whatever they want," Revis said. "You just laugh at it. . . . We'll see."
Said Cromartie regarding Nicks and Cruz: "You got guys that are not even Pro Bowl material. . . . Who really cares what they have to say?"
Cromartie had a particularly harsh combo-diss at Manningham and Cruz. Said Cromartie of Manningham, "He let a guy named Victor Cruz come in and take his job."
It adds even more flavor to a stew that has been spiked with a tablespoon of every spice on the rack. And there likely will be even more stuff thrown into the cauldron before Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET.This video is no longer available. Click here to watch more NBC Sports videos!


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Win Tickets For The Golden Joystick Awards 2016
For the first time in the 34 year history of The Golden Joystick Awards, the public is invited to attend the event on Friday, November 18th, and we have a pair of tickets to give away.
The glitz and glamour of The Golden Joystick Awards, the only awards voted for by the public, can be experienced by the public this year as a limited number of tickets for the event at the indigO2 at London's O2 Arena on Friday November 18th from 3.30pm-5.00pm.
Tickets for the 34th Golden Joystick Awards are still available through www.goldenjoysticktickets.eventbrite.com, offering a balcony place to watch the event as it happens, priced at £10.
The Golden Joystick's is the world's most popular and credible games awards, and the only one that is voted for by the public. In 2015, over 9 million votes were cast across all aspects of gaming, from Best Handheld Game through the biggest AAA blockbusters. The event is attended by the the great and good of gaming industry.
Declan Gough, Future's Head of Content and Marketing for Games said, "The Golden Joystick Awards have become the biggest gaming awards ceremony in the world because they are about what the gaming community think. We have been working in the past couple of years to brings the community more into the awards with live feeds on Twitch, and we are delighted that this year we are able to actually invite them to experience the ceremony first hand."
The Golden Joystick Awards are powered by GamesRadar+, Future's market leading entertainment website. Voting for this year's awards is open until October 31st, so there is still plenty of time to place your votes and make sure that your favorite games get the recognition they deserve. Head over to www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards and place your votes now!
Be part of the action and see if your favorite games get one of the fabled Golden Joysticks by taking part in our little giveaway. We have a pair of tickets for the event at the indigO2 at London's O2 Arena on Friday November 18th from 3.30pm-5.00pm up for grabs, and to be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a comment below with your answer to the following question:
Which videogame would you nominate as the greatest game ever?
This giveaway is open to UK residents over the age of 18, and will run until midnight on Wednesday 19th October. A winner will be chosen at random and then notified by email, so please use a real email address.


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Kellaway Building Supplies has launched a collection of price-saving offers on landscaping products in their latest Best Deals brochure.
With promotional rates on decking, paving and fencing, among others, the West-based company is aiming to give its customers the best value products in the area.
"With longer days and better weather around the corner, many of our customers will be starting outdoor projects soon, so we've put in a lot of work with our suppliers to get the best possible deals for them," explained sales development and marketing manager Chris Parker.
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Mr Parker added: "Our friendly staff pride themselves on their customer service credentials and will be more than happy to assist with advice and guidance on any outdoor project, and with 10 branches in the West, our fleet of lorries will ensure timely and reliable delivery."


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Professional Chef David Harap's Entertain Like A Gentleman
Description: Chef and cooking instructor David Harap, who put himself through culinary school by working in the industry, offers you a free review copy of his cookbook, Entertain Like a Gentleman. This guide coaches men how to organize and prepare meals for various social occasions, including breakfast in bed for a sweetheart, and a romantic dinner and dessert. Rather than simply cataloging recipes, the book goes through the steps involved for a successful event, and suggests appropriate menus for each occasion. Everything is designed to be prepared in advance so a man will have time to spend with his partner during the dinner and won't be stuck in the kitchen the whole night. Entertain Like a Gentleman is available online at Amazon and through David Harap's website, www.likeagent.com and a hardcover copy is around $25.
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This Last Saturday 29th of dec 2012! Its going to be HoTTT!
So grab your swimsuits and come get WeTT @ thE Last " HOT & WET POOL & BeACH Xperience @ the most beautiful AZURA Beach (next 2 kawe bridge) From 1130am-8pm!
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If you're like me, and you're constantly looking for inexpensive ways to have fun or explore then i've got you, because this post highlights two places in Lagos you can visit without breaking the bank.
For those that have gotten to know me this past year, this post has been a long time coming.
I am constantly talking about visiting some place or the other but not until recently have I gotten around to actually doing that – We plan and God plans but God is the best of planners, right?
Anyways, back to the post.
If you are into Arts, the Nike Arts Centre Located at No. 2, Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki is the place to visit in Lagos.
I am not even going to front, I am not the most knowledgeable about arts, I am however an avid art lover and I have always admired and respected those that create amazing works of art.
The story of the founder and owner of The Nike Art Centre – Nike Davis-Okundaye (asides my love for exploring as well as supporting women doing great things) was one of my motivations for visiting the Art center.
With not more than a primary school educational backgrond, she has carved a niche for herself as a well known Artist.
The Art Centre consists of The Art Gallery as well as a Textile Museum.
From the entrance we were instructed to avoid taking direct pictures/videos of the paintings.
But we were able to sneak in a few pictures and video clips from our visit.
I was a little worried that I was going to get overwhelmed going through all of the Artworks.
With thousands of Artworks to peruse in the multi-storey building, it is so easy to get lost in the euphoria of it all.
It is interesting to note that all the artworks present in the gallery are by Nigerian Artists.
Before leaving, we bumped into the founder/owner on her way in whilst taking pictures of the entrance, but we couldn't get a hold of her to talk a bit about the Artworks which was a bummer.
Things to note before visiting Nike Art Centre:
1. Entrance is free
2. You are allowed to take pictures with the Art work as background but not of the Art work itself
3. The Artworks are available for sale
Our next stop was the Lekki Arts and Crafts market (Aka Jakande Market.
It is just a couple of minutes away from the Nike Arts Centre. I had heard so much about the place, especially how most of the things sold there were hand-made as well as inexpensive.
We were able to get two bags and a couple of jewelry at what I like to call well bargained prices.
Be sure to check out other details from our visit in the video above.
Have you been to these places? Include what I missed out by sharing your experiences below.


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Up to 2 months ago I had never checked my credit report, there was no need to. Well, actually, I feared it. With all my financial issues I knew the report would be bad. When I finally checked it, it was FAIR, which was an absolute result. So, I signed up for alerts which has turned out to be a real blessing.
I got an alert saying that my credit score had dropped by 12 points, confused I logged on. In the alerts was a 'late payment' to one of my creditors. I knew who it would be immediately.
Long standing readers of this blog may remember that I have 3 of my bigger loans on a debt management repayment plan, this was done to maintain payments with the interest freed. It has been in place for 10 months now and helped enormously, but only one of those creditors has ever caused issues. Bank A as we will call them phone me every 2 months to say the payment is late, I then dispute it, they re-check and low and behold I am up to date. What happens then is, with Bank A they have to transfer the money internally from the debt management account to my loan account. This delay is then sometimes marked as non payment till they manually correct it.
What I didn't know was they then INCORRECTLY marked me down as late payment, not missed payment, late payment. Even though the late payment is caused internally. I phoned Bank A and they didn't know why the credit people had been informed by themselves either. I was then transferred to the department that deals with the 'debtor accounts'.
The net result is that it is an error but I have to write in and lodge a formal complaint with evidence to get the credit score corrected. When I checked my history, Bank A have lodged FOUR (YES FOUR) incorrect late payment scores. Thanks so very much!
So, this will be resolved but it does highlight something I was guilty of. I buried my head in the sand a lot, not just with avoiding the mail and checking my bank balance but things like this. Not that is has held me back as I haven't applied for any credit.
It also shows that sometimes people do make mistakes, and they can be costly. I am hoping this is corrected quickly, I can't be bothered with another long drawn out appeal for something that isn't my fault!


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18 November 2013
Why Do Brands "Skip" Indiana?
Recent news that Deschutes will distribute to Ohio and Kentucky in 2014 conjured familiar emotions from a few people that I follow on twitter: "Do they not own a map?" "Why the hell does Kentucky get them and we (Indiana) don't!?" Green Flash, Crooked Stave, and Oskar Blues launching in Indiana during the past year, plus news that Dogfish Head will be back in the market in the near future, has given local drinkers a stronger sense of entitlement. There are a number of potential reasons for breweries to choose the states that they do (and don't). This post will explore four of the points that I keep in mind when asked why a brand might not come to Indy.
The first point that I often repeat when asked for my thoughts, is to remember that the market share for craft beer in Indiana is smaller than the national average. The last number I heard was ~3%. As a national business, if you tell me that the average is 6.5%, but the market is less than half that, it is a tough justification. Yes, we have seen some crazy growth in the past couple of years, but remember the larger picture.
The second piece is the time it takes to get into a new market. Take the Deschutes announcement as an example. They are announcing a 2014 distribution start three months in advance. I am sure they have been working with distributors for at least the twelve months before that press release. Let's assume it takes 12-14 months for a brewery to get into a new market, and then look at this Advertising Age article from June 2012 from a brewery owner's viewpoint. The Great Lakes region has the largest jump in Craft beer $ sales from 2011 to 2012 (21.1%), but we are still sixth of the eight regions in market share (8.0) and four other regions grew their share faster. If I, as the owner, only have one or two states, due to my production volume, that I can target, why would I pick the Great lakes region for 2013?
The third point is the available volume and expansion efforts of breweries. I will always go back to the first time that I watched Beer Wars, specifically the moment when Sam and Maraiah Calgione talk about all of the personal guarantees they have had to put on loans to expand production. Also, consider that New Glarus has put $38 Million into the hilltop facility since mid-2008 and Surly just broke ground on a $20 Million facility. I'm not an accountant, but I am willing to bet a bottle of Raspberry Tart or Darkness that those two breweries don't have that amount of money in cash. All three of those breweries, plus Lagunitas, Oskar Blues, Sierra Nevada, and New Belgium, have made choices to try and keep pace with demand for their beer. It has to be a frustrating chase as they have the desire to get into new markets, but can't. Expansion costs money which lead to loans which lead to owing more money. At some point, it stops making sense to take on more debt.
I want to give an example of the amount of time it takes to add a new tank verses the volume impact adding that tank has in the market. It takes 4-6 months to get a new tank manufactured, delivered, and ready for production. A 60BBL Fermenter costs ~$30k. The brewery pays $15k (50%) up front to have the tank made, then waits 4-5 months, and then pays $15k when it is delivered. Once it is delivered, they have to run glycol to the tank, test it, and run acid washes through it to get it ready for production. Then the first batch has to actually ferment. So, now they are 6-ish months invested to get 100 1/2BBL kegs OR 12,000 16oz cans (3,000 four packs, 500 cases) into the market. If the brewery has four distributors and allocates those new cases equally, that is 125 cases to each distributor. Big Red Liquor alone has 49 stores in Indiana, which would mean an increase of 2-3 cases per store just for Big Red. But, there are also Crown Liquors and 21st Amendment stores that need beer. So, an increase of 1-2 cases at some key stores. So, even if a brewery sees an increase in demand and wants to meet that, they are 6-7 months from being able to make an impact of 1-2 cases at your store per month which means 6-12 people get a 4-pack they didn't get before.
For a brewery to enter a new market, they must either get ahead of demand or be willing to pull some of the beer currently allocated to other markets and allocate it to the new market. If you listened to the Indy Beer News Episode from the Oskar Blues launch, you heard one of the Oskar Blues reps talking about how crazy their growth has been and how hard it was to find the beer to send to Indiana. I have a feeling that the brands people are currently coveting for Indiana (Deschutes, Avery, Ballast Point) are in a very similar situation. Meaning, they are struggling to meet demand in current markets or have already allocated the beer for the next set of markets.
The fourth point I keep in mind is the working relationship with the brewery and distributor(s). I know a few of the local breweries that have signed with distributors spend a large amount of time riding with the distributor's sales reps to help them sell the product into the market. I also know that our Indianapolis area distributors are working as hard as they can to service the market. But, a brewery and a distributor are "business married", so vetting that new boyfriend/girlfriend is key and doesn't always result in a match.
Did you know that most craft breweries are responsible for shipping costs to their distributors? Could be another factor.
As a community, we should be very proud of the market that currently exists in Indianapolis. We support craft beer locally and nationally with passion and hard-earned dollars. My hope is that this post helps build an understanding on why it generally takes longer for Indy to get a number of brands than our neighbors.
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- AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 3:16 PM
Very good article. Nice job, Jake. A couple of nit-pickies: 1) Whether a brewer pays for the transportation to the distributor or the distributor pays for it is pretty much inconsequential since that cost is built into the final price either way. 2) Indiana has also gotten some brands that other states have not, so the scale tips both ways. 3) Craft sales as a percentage of overall beer sales in Indiana is probably closer to 5% right now versus the national average which is likely around 7% (it was 6.5% in 2012 and has grown since then).ReplyDelete
Thanks Bob! Always happy to have some of the latest information. Do you have examples of some brands that we have gotten before our neighbors, lately?ReplyDelete
Well written. Growing any business is hard and growing breweries is a fairly complicated supply chain.ReplyDelete
As a Kentucky resident, I say the same thing when I see a brewery skip us. When Flat 12, for instance, skipped Kentucky and sent beer to Tennessee (which had higher taxes until recently), I wasn't happy. Plus, when I see Indy or St. Louis breweries skip our region for Chicago or Colorado - which already are crowded markets - I feel the loss.ReplyDelete