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A Closer Look Into the Retail Apocalypse
While the term started to gain traction merely two years ago, the early beginnings of this emerging problem that has been plaguing North American retailers can be traced as far back as 2009. Back then, borrowing money was much easier for
How Predictive Analytics Will Change the Supply Chain
With the predictive analytics market to continue growing, it is no surprise that companies all across the board are looking for ways to keep up with the constant change of consumer demand in this digital age. In a world where retailers
The Benefits of Machine Learning for the Supply Chain
The past two to three years have been seeing one news story from another, with week after week showing news on how machine learning is revolutionizing a specific industry. There are countless applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning as
How Predictive Analytics Drive A Better Marketing Strategy
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How Predictive Analytics Can Boost Product Development
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How Predictive Merchandising Can Optimize Your Business
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A new challenge started today on the Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog and this time we'd like you to 'add some sparkle or bling'. You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.
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For my card I've used a digi stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs called 'Snowman - Candy and Holly' which you can find here on their website.
I coloured the image with Promarkers and used papers from Craft Creatios and Stampin' Up. My sparkle and bling (honestly!) is glitter glue on the snow and also round the circular die cut. I've also added some clear gems.

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October 6, 2009 "Fiction at the Library of Congress" Program on Oct. 23 to Highlight New Website and Library's Collections of National Book Award Winners in Fiction
Program to Celebrate 60 Years of National Book Awards
Press Contact: Guy Lamolinara (202) 707-9217
Public Contact: Center for the Book (202) 707-5221
Four Library of Congress veterans—John Y. Cole and Guy Lamolinara of the Center for the Book, Mark Dimunation of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division and Alice Birney of the Manuscript Division—will present "Fiction at the Library of Congress," on Friday, Oct. 23, at noon in the West Dining Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
The program and discussion will focus on the history and future directions of the Library's American literature collections. The speakers will introduce an online feature focusing on the fiction collections of the Library of Congress available at www.read.gov, the new Library website overseen by the Center for the Book, which was introduced on Sept. 26 at the National Book Festival.
With its significant holdings pertaining to prominent National Book Award Fiction winners Ralph Ellison, Philip Roth and Bernard Malamud, the Library will also take part in the National Book Foundation's 2009 celebration of 60 years of National Book Awards for Fiction (www.nationalbook.org). This celebration will culminate at the 2009 National Book Awards ceremony in New York on Nov. 18.
Ellison won the Fiction Award in 1953 for "Invisible Man"; Malamud for "The Magic Barrel" (1959) and "The Fixer" (1967); and Roth for "Goodbye, Columbus" (1960) and "Sabbath's Theater" (1995).
The Center for the Book (www.loc.gov/cfbook/) was established by Congress in 1977 "to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, literacy and libraries." With its many educational programs that reach readers of all ages, through its support of the National Book Festival and through its dynamic state centers in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Center for the Book has developed a nationwide network of organizational partners dedicated to promoting the wonders and benefits of reading. The center's Books and Beyond author series brings writers of all genres to the Library of Congress to discuss their work.
The Rare Book and Special Collections Division has custody of nearly 800,000 books, broadsides, pamphlets, theater playbills, title pages, prints, posters, photographs, and medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. The division's holdings encompass nearly all eras and subjects, with a multitude of strengths. The collection of nearly 5,700 incunabula (15th century imprints) is the largest such grouping in the Western Hemisphere. Americana dates from a Columbus letter (1493) to the present.
The Manuscript Division's holdings comprise nearly 63 million items in 11,000 separate collections and include some of the greatest manuscript treasures of American history and culture. Among these are Jefferson's rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, James Madison's notes on the Federal Convention, George Washington's first inaugural address, the paper tape of the first telegraphic message, Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and second inaugural address and Alexander Graham Bell's first drawing of the telephone.
Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. It seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov and via interactive exhibitions on a personalized website at myLOC.gov.


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Fresh questions have emerged about Europe's determination to press ahead with a controversial tax on financial transactions after a leaked legal report suggested the current proposal may be illegal.
Eleven countries, including Germany and France but not the UK, have agreed to impose a tiny tax, known as the FTT, on trades in financial instruments such as derivatives in an attempt to discourage risky speculation and raise up to €35bn (£29.5bn ) in revenue.
But a legal opinion prepared for the European council, the forum for discussion between ministers, has questioned the legality of a key element of the proposals.
The advice warns that the FTT, as currently set out, "exceeds member states' jurisdiction for taxation under the norms of international customary law" and is incompatible with the EU treaty because it, "infringes upon the taxing competences of non-participating member states".
In particular, it expresses concern about the idea that both parties to a transaction will be liable, even if one of them is based outside the FTT zone.
Britain has launched a legal challenge against the proposal. A government spokesman said: "We have consistently opposed the European commission's FTT proposals, and now the EU's own legal advice shows that these proposals are likely to be both illegal and damaging to the EU's economy."
However, Brussels officials stressed that this latest legal advice contradicted the opinions of the commission's own lawyers. Asked about the legal opinion, Emer Traynor, spokeswoman for the commission, said: "We completely disagree with it.
"We have done a very careful and detailed legal analysis before publishing this proposal: we fully knew how sensitive it was likely to be. We really don't have any concerns about the legality of this proposal."
Ministers will now have to decide how to proceed.
Simon Chouffot, spokesperson for the Robin Hood Tax campaign, said: "The FTT's opponents would love to present this non-binding legal opinion as a wall that will block progress, but it is likely to prove no more than a hurdle on the road to making banks pay their fair share."


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Life patterns have changed for many in my generation in a way, at least I had never expected. In our parents' generation 58/60 was the age for retirement. In those days most people retired and quietly went into the sunset. Deaths within a few years of retirement were very common, one of the reasons could have been there was nothing to look forward to! This was true in case of males, but women somehow remained busy with household chores, helping their daughters/ daughter in laws and grandchildren.
Our generation has seen things from bullock carts to electric/hybrid cars, snail mail (भारतीय डाक सेवा) to WhatsApp and god knows what in future! Going has been generally good. In our generations people try to work as long as possible because of reasonably good health, opportunities and will! When in life things are following a normal course, one tends to forget the human fallibility. Heart attacks, cancers, dementia, and accidents always happen in other homes not in my home! So we tend to breeze through and generally are in cruise control or auto pilot mode. We tend to forget that there can be speed breakers in our lives. I am writing about how I "flew" over a speed breaker, had rough landing and managed to go into "cruise control" mode again.
Why this blog?
In life we have to face difficulties starting from family difficulties, to financial difficulties, health difficulties and so on. I thought I should share my experience with others to let them know that these are surmountable provided we keep a positive attitude in tough situations. Of course HIS blessings are the first thing you should have!! Which of above mentioned difficulties are tough to handle, everybody will have different opinion but in my opinion the above mentioned sequence is in reducing degree of difficulties. It is always good to have financial soundness plus decent insurance coverage. This puts your mind at rest about the expenses involved.
These tough times could be overcome mainly due family support and positive attitude. (By family I mean the family, extended family and friends) Probably the saying, "Tough get going when times are tough" is very apt here. During my treatment phase I have seen a patient go down as he did not have good family support. He required hospitalization and his wife never came to meet him! She was afraid of hospitals; he never recovered. So when there is a critical event in your home, it is not only you but your whole close family goes through tough times. Even if one cog in the system is weak, handling the same can be very very difficult. I was lucky we had no weak links!!
I have chosen to give this date wise activity to explain how my family and I took quick decisions to move fast with treatment. As they say Time (and Cancer) wait for nobody!!
The Story
I was continuing with my profession and was 64 years of age, in November 2013. Though my life was not very high speed life, it was reasonably busy. I was cruising in my life with manageable health issues and my mind set was as per previously mentioned thoughts, in short I thought I was infallible.
One fine day, I woke up with a squeaky voice (in retrospect, voice quality had changed a couple of weeks before) and thought maybe some oily foods or cooler weather is causing issues. I went to my ENT friend Vijay for the check-up; he suggested usual gargling and minor medication and said "call me when you get well!" After a couple of more check-ups and medications, including steroids Vijay said some more check-ups are needed. I was guided to Dr. Sant;
1st Dec 2013
On that day there was some health issue for our new born grand-daughter Rhea; I told Jaya and Priya that I will go alone for the check-up. I almost decided to go alone but Deepti insisted that Raju will go with me! Check-up was done using Stroboscope and Dr. Sant said, Pramod I wish my diagnosis is wrong, but I am yet to make incorrect diagnosis. "You have cancerous growth on your left vocal cord and that is the reason for change in voice"! What a speed breaker! I bumped my head on the roof, was almost thrown on the wind screen! From Dr. Sant's office, called Jaya and discussed. Called Dr. Atul (my nephew and physician) and immediately at 8 pm we went for CAT scan to check the spread, if any. Luckily no spread! On the way, ate something; diagnosis did not prevent me from getting hungry!
3rd Dec 2013
Second meeting with Dr. Sant and he had con call with Dr. Vijay and Dr. Bokil, Onco surgeon. Plan decided. 7th Dec Excisional Biopsy by Dr. Sant at Sahyadri Hospital.
7th Dec 2013
On 6th evening got myself admitted in the hospital, again Raju was great help! He stayed with me for the night. At admission counter, clerk said please get the patient; I said I am the patient! She was surprised, maybe I looked impatient!! At night, doctors wanted to take X-Ray. I walked out of the room towards X Ray area but the helper came rushing and said I must use wheelchair! I said why; he said that was the protocol and besides that doctors will blow him out if I don't use wheelchair! Biopsy done on 7th, looks like everything went as expected. Was back in the room with major pain in the throat. Was back home in the evening, again Raju and Deepti took us home.
10th Dec 2013
The results declared, Dr. Sant passed with flying colours, cancer was confirmed.
14th Dec 2013
After discussions with Dr. Bokil, went to Ruby Hall to finalize radiation stuff with Dr. Maiya, Radiation Oncologist. Plan fixed. Dr. Maiya had told us at the beginning of the treatment, that in cancer treatment, upto 60% cure is due to family and positivity; balance 40% consists of medicines, doctors and equipment. If one remains positive, medicines and treatment are more effective.
- Immunotherapy intravenous weekly- total 8 doses
- 34 radiations
20th Dec 2013
First dose of immunotherapy given in ICU (just in case) and the radiations to be started within 2/3 days. Feeding tube inserted by Dr. Bokil through the nose for later use.
23rd Dec 2013
First radiation given; same day moved to new home next to Priya for easy management of the baby and grandpa!
Fell into a routine of leaving for Ruby hall 6.20 am daily.
24th January 2014
Radiation put on hold due to cough and minor fever. General weakness felt as Steroids, Antibiotics and drugs to check blood/sugar taking its toll! Sugar level checked thrice a day. Difficulty in swallowing solid food starts. A couple of feeds of liquid diet started. Body rash in head, neck and on back but manageable. Throat pain begins and so do pain killers; followed by cough bouts especially at night. I was not hospitalised but was at home right through.
2nd February 2014
Switched over 100% to liquid formula for adults; there are two of us on liquid formula in the house, grandfather competing with grand-daughter! For me it was delta change of switching from solid diet to liquid diet but for Jaya it was a logistics nightmare. Giving me first feed at 5 am so that we could leave home for Radiation at 6.20 am. Needed eight feeds to keep me going and in the whole process I lost only about 3 kgs. (Atul said weight goes down upto 10/15 kgs sometimes) My last daily feed was at 11 pm. Logistics for this feed was 15 minutes preparation, 15 minutes for feed and 15 minutes cleaning the stuff. Eight such feeds in a day plus tablets three times a day was also a feed because I could not swallow!! Plus managing day to day chores at home!! Phew! Plus managing phone calls, visitors (we had requested all to differ visits) How Jaya managed!!
16th February
Jaya had a very strong migraine attack and had to be hospitalised. On her way to hospital she called Ashwini, who rushed. She and Priya managed last couple of days of my feeds and otherwise!
20th February
Final radiation treatment!
Family Support
During all this process Dr. Gauri our niece came and stayed with us for 5/6 days. Priya was trying her best to support even while nursing the baby. Our son Sachin came from USA and stayed for two weeks. Last three days of the treatment was logistics nightmare. Jaya collapsed due to all the stress. She had an attack of relief migraine. Jaya went to hospital and checked in like hotel check in, got herself treated for 3 days, paid her bill and came back! Who managed me during this period? Our other niece Ashwini rushed at 1 hr notice and managed with some help from Priya. Who managed Jaya, God and family!! Of course Raju and Deepti were there to support all the time. Dada and Pushpatai was there for moral support. Situ, Ashwini and Anish came so did Mai & Nilkanthrao. Jaya's brother Nanda a great support for logistics. Nikhil & Sushil were also a great help.
Friends Support
Jayprakash took Jaya to hospital when she had migraine attack, Sanjay came and met. Sharya, Ram Prabhu, Prakash Raykar came from Mumbai to meet. Chandru, Bhave, Bhide, Dada Parulekar, Santosh, Ajit, Pakya Nirgudakar (in spite of his own issues) barged in. Vijay & Madhuri came down from Mumbai. Jaya requested, Sudip, Rufus and many others to differ visit as she was getting overwhelmed! But Ranjith had come from Australia so came in with Rufus. Saurabh dropped in from Mumbai. There were so many emails, WhatsApp messages and so forth which was a reassurance that help was just one phone call away. I may have missed some names for which I may be pardoned!!
Unknown parameters
Initially I did not even know that there will be 34 radiations, I thought just one or two radiations and it's done. I also did not know that immunotherapy was a full day affair of intravenous drug, and potassium support. Weekly blood/urine tests were also not known to me!!I also did not know that I had to wear Spiderman type of mask during Radiations!! Prognosis was the unknown factor but Doctors started indicating that cancer of vocal cords is a non-spreadable variety and there were chances that recurrence may not happen as the spread was also minimum. Fear of the unknown, honestly it was never there!
Medical fraternity professionalism
Atul, as the physician, was as usual there to indicate what can and cannot happen. Dr Maiya, Radiation Oncologist, was very clear in his thoughts and explained to us the complete roadmap during the treatment; it was like when the real issues will start, when they will taper off, what are the precautions to be taken; he was available 24/7 which luckily was not needed.
Once I was required to rush for chest x ray due to persistent cough, but things turned out to be normal. Once there was an indication of kidney function issue but Atul reassured that things were under control. No other emergencies cropped up.
Dr. Maiya had explained how recovery will happen by talking my language, in graphical form. It took exactly same path indicated by Dr. Maiya. Within ¾ days of last radiation, I could switch back to bland but solid food. My throat condition would not allow me cold, sour, hot stuff. But it felt good to eat normal food. During first week of recovery, while surfing on the net, bought two tickets for Cricket World Cup final at MCG, (in March 2015!) maybe my way of declaring to myself that I am on recovery path. Started some normal activities, small walk, office for a couple of hours a day on alternate days, and then daily office for four hours. In June I started full fledge office and in July I started with out of Pune travel for work. During this phase some weakness was felt. Later on I started to drive myself to travel outside Pune. On the whole recovery path was normal with no hick ups. Mental challenge was more than the physical challenge.
October 2015
Except the throat infections, I now do not have any issues. Throat area was directly bombarded with Radiations, so I am sure throat infections will keep on coming at more than normal frequency for some time. Life is back to normal; once in a while I have started thinking that I am infallible!! I travelled to Australia, will be travelling end of October to meet my sons' family in Seattle. Travel for work is normal plus the greatest benefit is we had 2/3 get together meetings with friends!! What more can one want from life! I can confidently say that I am back to cruising mode thanks to Him, thanks to family and friends!


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By Evan Ackerman
Power cords are the bane of my existence. Every year, it seems like we're getting closer to a solution to perpetually dead and dying cellphones and laptops, and this year is no exception, with Powercast showing off their remote and contactless RF power systems:
Powercast uses radio frequencies to transmit power through solid surfaces or the open air to devices equipped with teeny little receivers. At close range, the efficiency is around 90% (more efficient than an AC/DC adapter), and at longer range, 70% efficiency is still achievable.
Although Powercast can transmit power over long distances in either focused or unfocused directions, they said that it's really not practical to do so, and (unfortunately) they're correct (some of their PR materials to the contrary). For example, if you want Powercast to cover a room, it certainly can… But every part of that room that DOESN'T have a receiver in it is just going to be wasting energy. Even without such futuristic applications, Powercast has a lot to offer: since it can charge or power devices without any physical interface, electronics could be hermetically sealed against dust and water.
As far as cost and availability… The technology is ready to go, but Powercast isn't going to be releasing any consumer products directly, and they have to find manufacturers willing to embrace their system. The price premium is going to be affordable to consumers, since the technology itself is not intrinsically that expensive. What I would love (love) to see, though, would be a combined Powercast antenna and battery in a AA form factor. Hey, I can dream, can't I?
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Four Reasons to Consider Developing Your Back Block
Pay off your Mortgage Faster It's not surprising that often the first thoughts about developing your block are driven by the desire to pay off the family home earlier. Buying a
How to Maximise Profit when Dividing Your Block
Understand your suburb's market When developing a block, more units does not always translate into more profit. That 's why it is so important to have an in-depth understanding
Your personal property development team
Where is the bulk of your wealth located? Is it in bonds, the stock market, a savings account? Perhaps the most significant amount of your wealth is locked up in your backyard
Will I make a profit?
It's important to take as much of the guesswork out of developing as possible. The best way to do this is with a project assessment – before you commit to tearing up your
Case study: Lucky 13
A development of 13 smart new residential units designed and built for an overseas investor who suddenly found himself with three dilapidated old houses in Welshpool. The


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Vital Advice About Pregnancy All Women Should Read.
Getting ready for carrying a child to term, as is learning to overcome the amazing metamorphosis your body goes through while pregnant, can bring challenges even to women who already have children. However, as time goes by, the amount of good advice that is available increases.The following article offers suggestions that may help things run a little bit smoother.
You can indulge your cravings if you make sure that your general diet is generally healthy and balanced. Your body sometimes craves what it needs and may need whatever you're craving.You need even more nutrients when eating for your baby.
Wear sunscreen if you are pregnant, even if you didn't really require it before.You should also avoid using a tanning beds.Your skin is quite sensitive during pregnancy, making sunburn or sunspots more likely.
Your labor can become easier when you are comfortable to you.Check around to find the best for you. Make sure the facilities will work for you and anyone who may be with you while in labor.
Ensure that you're eating lots of healthy protein in it during your pregnancy. This nutrient is beneficial to both you and your baby.
Do not change your cat's litter while pregnant. The reason behind why women should not change a cats litter box while pregnant is because of toxoplasmosis. Cats are a host for the toxoplasmosis life cycle, and if the infection gets passed on to their fetus, the consequences in pregnant women can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth and miscarriages.
Be sure that you obtain a flu shot given to you when you get pregnant. When pregnant, you have a weaker immune system, making it more likely for you to contract the flu. This can put you and your unborn child.
Leg cramps can be expected when you are a common issue for pregnant women. Stretch before bed to avoid them.Staying hydrated and getting enough potassium in your diet will help to keep cramps from happening.
When pregnant, you should support your body, when you are sleeping. There are many brands of special contour pillows available that are made to cradle the pregnant belly for comfort and support during pregnancy. Try sleeping with a pillow under your knee and your lower back.
If you want to wear non-maternity pants, take a hair band and loop it around button hole on your pants. Wear a longer shirt or a maternity band to keep the waistband covered, and no one will ever know.This can help you save money on maternity pants too early.
Take time out for yourself. After giving birth, your life is going to be far more complex than now, and it will be very difficult to find the time to treat yourself. Take the time to visit with friends, get manicures, or simply work on the hobbies and activities you enjoy.
Take the time necessary to write up a birth plan. This plan should also include what's expected of others when delivering the child. Make sure that you pack a bag for your overnight stay that will include your insurance ID, a camera, all of your pre-registration documentation, camera and insurance cards.
Make a point of speaking and singing to your fetus each day. Research indicates that unborn babies respond to touch at about ten weeks old. After this, you will be happy to note that your child can react to lights and your voice. Talking to your child can make you bond with each other.
It is crucial that you monitor your iron intake throughout the entire pregnancy.Iron levels that drop too low during important to avoid fatigue rate and to make sure your baby develops properly. Your prenatal vitamin should contain a sufficient addition of iron, and you should eat foods that are rich in iron.
Your pregnancy should be a period of joyful experience. So resolve to put some or all of the suggestions above to use – you deserve it!


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A unique and exotic long burning smoke, this Churchill has strength and flavor. It uses premium ligero fillers from the Dominican Republic and Honduras as well as a flavorful Brazilian leaf for the binder. It's the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that really gives this cigar its taste; a beautiful mix of pepper, citrus and spice.
Unique in color, texture and aroma, the Ecuador Habano leaf is one of the most storied tobaccos in the Camacho arsenal. Grown in the rugged soils beneath the towering Andes, its immense versatility has opened the doors for our builders to experiment and innovate.
This dynamic blend features an earthy Brazilian Mata Fina binder, a pair of powerful, high-priming Honduran tobaccos and Dominican Pelo de Oro Ligero for the filler. The result is an intense, full-bodied cigar as balanced as it is loud.
From the initial blast of pepper to the hints of floral and citrus throughout, Camacho Ecuador is a high-impact cigar that delivers an endless range of complex flavors.


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The Market Abuse Regulation
June 20, 2016
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Key changes and action points for AIM companies
The Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") comes into effect on 3 July 2016. MAR will have direct effect in all EU member states. Unlike its predecessor, the Market Abuse Directive, MAR will apply to companies with securities traded on multilateral trading facilities (including AIM) as well as companies with securities traded on a regulated market (such as the Main Market).
The Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") will be primarily responsible for policing compliance with MAR in the UK. Accordingly, from 3 July 2016, AIM companies will become subject to a two-tier regime under the remit of both AIM and the FCA.
AIM companies are advised to familiarise themselves with the proposed changes to the AIM Rules and their obligations under MAR. This note provides a summary of the key changes such companies face and some practical steps they should consider taking now, ahead of 3 July 2016, in order to ensure they are prepared for such changes.
Summary of changes and suggested action points
1. Inside Information
Under MAR, an AIM company will be required to disclose inside information (currently known as unpublished price-sensitive information) as soon as possible, unless delay is permitted due to one or more limited circumstances. Whilst AIM Rule 11 provides a similar disclosure requirement, it is important to note that:
- MAR includes some significant additional requirements where a decision has been made to delay the disclosure of inside information, including:
- a requirement to keep detailed records of such decision (including the time and date when the decision was made and the persons responsible for making the decision and for ongoing monitoring of the delay); and
- a requirement to notify the FCA, at the time the relevant information is disclosed to the market, that the disclosure was delayed together with, if requested by the FCA, an explanation of why the company believed a delay was justified
- the circumstances which justify delaying disclosure of inside information under AIM Rule 11 are narrower than those set out under MAR; and
- MAR sets out format and content requirements for the notification of information to the market and requires that all information which has been publicly disclosed is posted to the company's website and kept there for a period of at least five years.
Accordingly, when deciding to delay the disclosure of any inside information, compliance with MAR will not necessarily satisfy the requirements of AIM Rule 11 and vice versa. Whilst AIM has decided to retain AIM Rule 11, it is proposed that the guidance notes be amended to make it clear that AIM companies are subject to a dual-compliance obligation.
Action points:
Review the company's procedures for identifying and disclosing inside information and amend to be consistent with MAR and AIM Rule 11 with MAR. Establish formalised and documented processes if not already in place.
Consider appointing a disclosure committee. If no committee is to be appointed, the directors should ensure there is clarity on who is responsible for taking decisions regarding disclosing/delaying disclosure of inside information.
Ensure proper records are kept in relation to inside information (in particular any decision to delay disclosure). Consider adopting templates for recording such decision.
Take steps to enable all information disclosed to the market can be made available on the company's website.
Nominate an appropriate person to take responsibility for liaising with the FCA and consider how this fits with communication with the company's Nomad and AIM. Implement a process to ensure the company's Nomad is kept informed of all interactions with the FCA.
2. Insider Lists
MAR requires AIM companies to maintain lists of persons working for them who have access to inside information ("insider lists"). Previously this requirement only applied to companies listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market.
The insider lists will need to follow the format prescribed by MAR and will need to contain a range of details including (amongst other items):
- birth surname (if different from current surname(s));
- date of birth;
- national identification number (if applicable);
- personal address;
- professional and personal telephone and mobile numbers; and
- the time and date at which such person obtained access to inside information.
Companies may, if they wish, keep their insider lists in two sections, one detailing deal or event-specific items giving rise to inside information and another which sets out the company's regular, permanent insiders (i.e. those persons who, if inside information exists at any given time, would have access to it).
Companies will be required to submit their insider lists to the FCA upon request.
Action points:
Ensure a MAR-compliance policy on maintaining insider lists is in place together with a MAR-compliant template (consider using MAR's template).
Consider whether to maintain a permanent insiders list as well as lists for deal/specific information.
Review any existing insider lists and, if they will still be in place on 3 July 2016, update where necessary to ensure they are MAR-compliant.
3. New responsibilities for "persons discharging managerial responsibilities" (PDMRs)
MAR sets out new rules on dealings by PDMRs and "persons closely associated" with them. In light of these restrictions and notification obligations, AIM is intending to delete the notification requirements of AIM Rule 17 in respect to directors dealings and replace it with a signpost to the relevant MAR provision. AIM Rule 21 (restrictions on dealings) will also be deleted and replaced with a new rule requiring the AIM company to have a dealing policy and setting out the minimum provisions which it should include (see paragraph 4 below).
The key MAR provisions in respect to dealings by PDMRs and persons closely associated with them (such as includes certain family members and connected legal entities) are:
- Close periods: 30 calendar days before the announcement of the company's interim or year-end financial report (previously 60 days).
- Timing of notifications: PDMRs must promptly notify the company and, in any event, within three business days of dealing. The company must in turn make that information public within the same period (i.e. within three business days of the transaction).
- Permitted dealings: the list of circumstances in which dealing is permitted during a closed period has been narrowed to:
- exceptional circumstances, e.g. severe financial difficulty;
- transactions under an employee share scheme; and
- transactions resulting in no change to beneficial interest.
- Content requirements: MAR provides a specific template for the notification of the transaction.
- Threshold for notifications: dealings only need to be reported once a threshold of €5,000 has been reached within the calendar year by that PDMR.
Action points:
Identify all PDMRs in the company (i.e. whether there are any non-directors who should be treated as PDMRs) and identify their "closely associated persons".
Ensure all PDMRs are briefed on the key changes and are familiar with the company's new share dealing policy (see paragraph 4 below).
Consider whether or not to adopt the MAR-approved threshold exemption for notifications (and include relevant provisions in the company's share dealing policy – see paragraph 4 below). It is expected that most companies will not include this provision in their share dealing policies due to the difficulties of policing such carve-out.
4. Share Dealing Policy
AIM Rule 21, which is to be deleted (see paragraph 3 above) will be replaced with a new rule requiring AIM companies to adopt a dealing policy. While the new rule will not prescribe the detailed content of the policy, it will set out the minimum provisions that AIM would expect to be included in the policy.
Existing AIM companies will be expected to update their policies to ensure compliance with the proposed new rule by 3 July 2016 and will need to ensure such policy reflects the new provisions under MAR.
It is important to note that MAR will lead to the deletion of the Model Code from the Listing Rules (which apply to Main Market companies). Whilst AIM companies are not bound by the Model Code, it has historically been used by many AIM companies as the base for their share dealing codes. It is expected that industry-led share dealing codes and best practice will emerge and this concept is supported by the FCA.
Action points:
Review your existing share dealing code and consider impact of MAR and new AIM Rule 21. Ensure such amendments as are necessary to comply with MAR and AIM Rule 21 are implemented on or before 3 July 2016.
This note is intended to provide a high level guide to the key changes facing AIM companies in July 2016 as a result of MAR coming into effect and is not intended to be comprehensive. Please contact us if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.


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Hiring Cincinnati Commercial Realtors
There are many occasions when we might need a professional to help us with issues we are having. One of those professionals who is invaluable when it comes to helping us with various needs is a commercial realtor. They are similar to a real estate agent that can help us with the sale or purchase of a home but they provide benefits that are more specific. After all, they handle larger transactions and they do so in the area where they are working. In Cincinnati, there are many commercial realtors but they aren't all the same.
It can be difficult to choose the right commercial realtor for your needs
Especially if you have never worked with a professional realtor in Cincinnati before. You would want to make sure they can handle the entire process and that they would be there for you from the beginning until the end. After all, a commercial real estate transaction can be difficult and if you aren't making the right decision in who is helping you with it, you might just find that things fall through. That is why you should consider the following when making your choice. Common Rental Real Estate Mistakes That You Want to Avoid
Reputation –
One of the most important things to keep in mind when looking at the different commercial realtors in Cincinnati is their reputation. In most cases, you will become somewhat familiar with your options because of creating advertising and you might even know the realtor by face. That doesn't mean, however, that they are going to be the best choice for the job. Take some time to familiarize yourself with them as an individual and look into the way that others view them. This can go a long way in helping you to make the best choice.
Location –
Although you are likely looking for a Cincinnati commercial realtor to help you, that doesn't mean that anyone in the area of the city can help. In most cases, realtors will work in very specific areas, and they may not typically venture outside of that area. Although they might still be willing to take on your project, that doesn't mean they are going to be the best choice. In many cases, realtors will network with others and they will work within that network to help things sell quickly. If they are outside of that network of influence, you might not get the job done.
Experience –
Finally, it is very important to choose a commercial realtor that has plenty of experience. The transactions that take place on a commercial level are sometimes quite elaborate and may be difficult to handle. If the realtor is new, they will not have the knowledge to help everything go through properly. In fact, this could easily be the most important thing to consider and it should be something you think about when making your choice. In doing so, you will have the chance to find a realtor that does more than help you buy or sell, they will give you some good guidance along the way. Contact property management companies .


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Melinda Ademi and Kree Harrison become stars, quirky Kez Ban cut on 'American Idol' Hollywood round
Shubha Vedula up as "American Idol" continues to make cuts during Hollywood Round. She's doing "When You Believe." A sparkly silver dress and a big voice. Mariah Carey calls it a "nice moment."
Juliana Chahayed follows her, doing "Landslide" and showing off a unique tone. Kez Ban is next, doing an original song that feels influenced by Leonard Cohen. Judges not quite sure what to make of it; definitely different. "We appreciate your artistry," says Nicki Minaj.
Ah, and she's cut. Too bad. Ultimately too quirky for this show, she was fun to have around: creative and smart, the opposite of all the Southern blonde country drones that have proliferated of late.
Ashlee Feliciano brings a smile to Carey's face with "A Thousand Years," ending on a surprise falsetto.
Yonkers' Melinda Ademi rocks the stage with "Price Tag" and gets the other contestants up and dancing. With energy, good voice and serious charisma, she gets Minaj to stand and has just shot up the list of favorites. "Effortless, clear and energetic -- you have such a good light about you," says Keith Urban.
Kree Harrison does "Stars," dedicated to her parents, who have both died. Soars on the big notes. Urban is rubbing the goosebumps on his arm. "Your voice is one of my favorites," he says. "You have something amazing in your voice." Other judges pile praise on, with Minaj especially liking her "authenticity."
Wow, Ademi and Harrison. They're both going to be in the finals if they keep this up.
Performers are lined up as the judges deliberate. Harrison and Ademi move on, Feliciano gets cut. No word on Vedula or Chahayed. They both probably move on based on the judges' earlier universal praise.


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If a video game is going to make sure put you stop playing, it sure as hell better be for a good, entertaining reason. Here are 50 of them, ranging from scene-setting intros to the some little-known end credits.
A few things we learned: 1) We could revise this list 30 years from now and still find reason to include at least one awful live action full motion video, 2) Anime cutscenes are cliche as hell, but it's still worthy of a couple spots on the list, 3) Hideo Kojima was never NOT crazy. Honorable mentions we had to omit include clips from the God of War series, Onimusha 3, Persona 4, Samurai Seven 20XX, and Shadow of the Colossus.
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Study Abroad
Study Abroad Opportunities at the University of Toledo - Enhance Your Language Learning Abroad!
The World Language and Culture Department at The University of Toledo supports the cultural immersion that education abroad offers its students. For the full, current listing of education abroad opportunities please visit the Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) website www.utoledo.edu/cisp/. Call 419-530-5268, or visit Snyder Memorial, Suite 1000 to lean how to you can explore the world. Foreign language faculty-led academic pursuits are highlighted below. Choose from several countries and languages including, but not limited to the following.
Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, China (USAC)
Campus contact: CISP, 419-530-5268
University of Pau (USAC)
Campus contact: CISP, 419-530-5268
University of Tübingen
The Department of World Languages and Cultures Web site includes general information about the UT-Tübingen Exchange Program as well as a slide show
Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan (USAC)
Aichi University, Aichi, Japan (Sister School)
Kansai Gakuin University, Osaka, Japan (USAC)
Campus Contact/ Director: Dr. Joseph Hara, FH 2400 D, x7793
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More study abroad opportunities Available!
University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain (USAC)
University of the Basque Country, Getxo-Bilbao, Spain (USAC)
National University of Costa Rica in Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica (USAC)
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain (USAC)
Universidad Iberoamericana in Puebla, Mexico (USAC)
The Marine Biology Station of the National University of Costa Rica in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (USAC
University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián, Spain (USAC
National University Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile (USAC)
Contact the Center of International Studies and Programs (CISP) at 419-530-5628, Snyder Memorial, Suite 1000 or www.utoledo.edu/cisp/studyabroad/index.html to learn more.
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Any student interested in earning UT credit for study abroad MUST complete all necessary paperwork before leaving to participate in that program. The Study Abroad Advance Approval Form is available from the undergraduate language adviser, the main office of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and the Office of Study Abroad.
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All the news from Charco del Palo
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I'm pretty good when it comes to working online and keeping the website up to date but for me a Fire Stick is an unknown quantity. We bought one about 2yrs ago and used it for a couple of months then gave up because it only worked when it wanted too. I had friends stay recently in Charco del Palo and the apartment where they were staying had fairly good internet so they brought there Fire Stick with them and were able to watch lots of television and movies during there stay. I asked Ken to write a piece for me so have a read below. If you have any questions leave them as comments and hopefully Ken will answer,
Hi Wendy,
Seems like an age since we were with you in Charco del Palo.
We used our Firestick every day in Charco watching live UK tv and most satellite channels can be picked up on a variety of Apps which you can easily download on to the firestick.
I'll list the ones I used and give a brief description of what they do. You just need to Google these by name and for installation on to a firestick and you will get plenty of websites telling you how to install them. You will also get YouTube videos giving you step by step instructions as well.
Mega box. This is a great App for streaming movies. Download another App called MX Player Pro and this will play the movies almost immediately. When you select the movie for viewing, scroll along the top to VIDEOS. Select the format, Video 720 is the best and then select Custom. This will take you to the next screen where you select MX Player Pro. The movie should start to play very quickly,
Freeflix HQ. This will give you access to movies and live TV. Once you open it you will be taken to the Movies screen. Scroll up to the top of the screen and then right to three Icons at the right side. The magnifying glass lets you search for a movie and the one to it's right gives you the best server to use. Select this icon and scroll to SERVER STATUS which is orange in colour. Select this and the servers numbered 1 to 10 will indicate graphically which have the strongest signal. If your selected movie isn't playing change servers to one which has a full strengths signal.
To watch Live TV on this App, staying at the top of the screen, scroll left to the three horizontal bars and select this. You will see a selection on the left side of the screen. Scroll down to Live TV, then Watch Now. Experiment with the seven options. Try IPTV(Main). Select UK and you will see a large selection of TV channels. Try IPTV(1) get more channels
SS BLACK EDITION. This is only for live TV. This requires little explanation on how it works.
MOBDRO. Another good App for TV.
I found that on some days it was hit and miss which App was best on any one day. Just try them all to see which one works best. I hope this helps and please don't hesitate asking if I can help if you get stuck. I would say, this works best on the latest generation firestick with the Alexa voice control.
All the best Ken
Thanks Ken for sharing this information, if we get any questions I will let you know so you can hopefully give some advise. Wendy
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Retreats are all the rage these days, but with options ranging from meditation and wellness spas, to non-stop workout boot camp trips; deciding between them often seems impossible. Not to mention, for most of us the time available being the restriction. Thoughts like "how long will it take to get there?", "I can't take an entire week off work…" and "I just need a weekend away" start coming up, and usually there isn't a solution… well, until now – GuavaPass has you sorted.
Amatara Wellness Resort has created the perfect getaway trip to give you exactly the break you need from a bustling working life – an all inclusive 3-day trip, just 3.5 hours away from the city in beautiful Phuket, Thailand, which encompasses the entire wellness spectrum.
And what's better, we put our mind and bodies on the line to find out the 5 reasons why this trip is SO you.
1. The location
Located in Cape Panwa, on the southeastern tip of the island, you are surrounded by sweeping views of the Andaman sea. Waking up, working out, and resting in front of lapping blue waters is usually a feature most retreats can't provide.
2. The invigorating yet mindful, 3-day schedule
The resort's Director of Wellness and Naturopath, Phoebe, will help you fine-tune your program, address your individual needs and what you hope to achieve from the program. The program is 3 days long, but their ability to shorten it even to my busy schedule of 2 days meant I only got to experience part of the amazing retreat. Nonetheless, it was mindblowing how present and centered I felt upon conclusion.
Day 1
- Arrive at Amatara Resort
- 1pm – Lunch
- 3pm – Wellness Consultation (60 mins)
- 4pm – Thai Hamman (105 mins)
- 5.45pm – Signature Amatara Massage (60 mins)
- 7.30pm – Dinner
Day 2
- 8am – Group Morning Yoga (50 mins)
- 9am – Breakfast
- 10.30am – Chakra Balancing (30 mins)
- 1pm – Lunch
- 3pm – Muay Thai or Core Bag & Kettlebell
- 5pm – Facial or Thai Massage (90 mins)
- 8pm – Dinner
Day 3
- 8am – Breakfast
- 9am – Departure Consultation (30 mins)
These schedules were completely flexible so you can mix it up however you please, but remember to allocate ample pool and beach time! The beauty of this resort is that it caters to all, so even if it's just you that's focused on a wellness program (detox, weight management, yoga etc.), you don't have to leave your family behind! Your kids and travel companions will have plenty to keep them entertained.
3. The entire package
For as little as US$1,000 per person, the all-inclusive package combines accommodation (the pool villas are fantastic!), daily wellness and spa treatments, along with full board healthy, organic nutritional meals. Upon arrival, you'll be asked to fill out a personal questionnaire so Amatara can personalise your retreat experience tailored to what you need, what you want to achieve and what would make your stay the best possible. Not sure what you need out of a retreat? Don't worry, Phoebe will help you understand what you can strive for.
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Traditionally, Hamman treatments aren't known for their soft touch. The spa treatment usually involves a mist of piping hot steam, a powerful and unforgiving masseuse and body scrubbing that will have you wondering why you booked in in the first place.
At the Amatara resort, it's a whole other story. Their Thai Hamman was the absolute highlight of my trip. Those that have tried a Turkish Hamman before will roughly (pun intended) know what to expect, but luckily this version is more "gentle" as it incorporates Thai spa therapy techniques. The process involves an alternation of cool and warm temperatures with water, steam, heated stone beds, ice application and sauna to help your body stimulate the detoxification process. Through sweating and activating the lymphatic system, your body will be able to eliminate toxins. The gentle scrub also helps increase blood circulation, and the mud mask, which is rich in essential minerals, helps to cleanse, revitalise and soften dull skin.
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Intimate and unique portraits, capturing the purity of life before the eruption of violence.
About the Artist
Tsunaki Kuwashima (b. 1972, Tokyo, Japan) is a unique breed among photographers. His intimate portraits of dogs, cocks and bulls – all used for fighting – capture the purity of life before the eruption of violence. Over the years, Kuwashima has followed the lives of the animals, their caretakers and the communities who still breed these indigenous creatures in small parts of Japan following the-age-old tradition of animal fighting that dates back for centuries. The animals are revered and respected, and the fights are held under strict rules with honour rather than money at stake. As contradictory as this may sound, these fighting animals are in the majority of cases looked after with utmost pride and care as though they descend from a higher order.
Project Story
Here, Kuwashima focuses on the extraordinary rise and demise of one of the most successful fighting bulls, Fukuda Kiwamichi (1995?- 2010). Considered to be the strongest in Tokunoshima island's bull fighting history, Kiwamichi I's glory is eternalised through Kuwashima's lens. The bull was for many years the pride of Tokunoshima, a tiny island that sits some 500km south of the southern tip of Japan that Kuwashima calls the 'Bullfight Island'. The bull fighting tradition here and the surrounding Amami region has a history of some 400 years dating back to the time when the area was under the control of the powerful Satsuma clan. Tokunoshima in particular has been renowned for its strong bulls and the dedication and respect its people give to them.
– Kazz Morohashi
Portfolio Details
The 11 images of fine art were printed by the master artisans at the Benrido Atelier using the collotype process. Part of a limited edition of 30, each portfolio is encased in a clothbound cover with an original hand crafted silver plate and was produced as part of Tsunaki Kuwashima's exhibition Midsummer Death during the 2016 Kotographie International Photography Festival.
The portfolio includes introductory text by Tsunaki Kuwashima and essays by Michael Horsham and Kazz Morohashi.
Text available in Japanese and English.


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2013 is surely a year where there are major product launches. And these new devices and gadgets are also milestone products and worthy of serious consideration if you are looking for an upgrade to your own stable.
For gamers, prepare for the fight of the year where Sony and Microsoft will be launching new flagship products in their Playstation 4 and Xbox One respectively this coming Christmas.
For gadgets and devices geeks and enthusiasts, you will be spoilt for choices like never before. Worthy of consideration is Sony's Xperia Z Ultra which is pushing the phone/tablet or phablet to a beautiful 6.4-inch display packed with the best Sony can offer.
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The Changing World
Edited by Patricia Fara, Peter Gathercole and Ronald Laski
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, pp. vi+200.
ISBN: 0521-56235-X hardback.
Available from CUP online [1]. Discounted copies, available to Darwin College members only, may be ordered from the Master's Secretary.
This volume contains revised versions of the lectures given in 1994 in the ninth annual series of Darwin College Lectures.
- Introduction
Patricia Fara, Peter Gathercole and Ronald Laski
Patricia Fara is a Fellow of Darwin College
Peter Gathercole is an Emeritus Fellow of Darwin College
Ronald Laski is the Charles Darwin Professor of Embryology, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Darwin College
- 1 Change in South Africa
Desmond Tutu
Archbishop of Cape Town
- 2 Human Rights
Helena Kennedy
- 3 Religious Fundamentalism in Contemporary Politics
Fred Halliday
Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics
- 4 The Genetic Revolution
Kay Davies
Professor of Genetics, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford
- 5 The AIDS Pandemic
Roy Anderson
Linacre Professor of Zoology, University of Oxford
- 6 Environmental Security
Sara Parkin
Director, Forum for the Future
- 7 The Role of the United Nations
Crispin Tickell
Warden, Green College, Oxford
- 8 Europe
Shirley Williams
Professor of Elective Politics, Harvard University
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Friday, February 26, 2016
LED Signage and Creative Thinking in a Retail Environment
LED signage is becoming a prominent fixture of shop fronts in a retail capacity with more and more big brands moving in that direction. It would appear though, ensuring the quality presentation of the LED is more than just installing a screen. In a lot of cases, the sign is exposed from all sides and thus requires some extra finishing features to ensure it blends into the store.
One of our clients, LED Signs (hyperlink www.led–signs.com.au), required assistance with the new General Pants Co. store at Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast as part of a store install across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
The brief: The rear of the LED was exposed facing the store internally and they wanted to make it more of a feature - as opposed to just having ventilation using a standard screen with formatted holes.
The solution: We utilized the graffiti image that has been used before in these stores by re-creating the artwork in a more simplistic but complex fashion as a series of dots, which were then drilled into the sheet metal prior to install. Maintaining the function of ventilation but making it a feature of the store – not an eyesore.


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The SKS "Back to School" creative writing competition is subject to the following terms and conditions. By participating in this competition, entrants are deemed to accept these terms and conditions.
SKS "Back to School" Creative Writing Competition
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) 2016 Essay Competition
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2016 edition of its annual Essay Competition. The NSE Essay Competition, themed "Building a Sustainable Capital Market", is one of
YNaija's Nigerian Voices Essay Contest 2016
We want to hear YOUR unique story! Send in your personal essay for YNaija's 'Nigerian Voices' and win N50, 000.
Glorious Islamic Centre 2016 Essay Competition
Glorious Islamic Centre invites Muslim students of tertiary institutions, secondary and primary schools in Nigeria to send their entries for this year's essay competition.
2016 CIPMN Annual Essay Competition
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria is the regulatory body chartered by Act 58 of 1992 to control the practice of Human Resources Management (HRM) of Nigeria.
Ecobank National Essay Competition for Children 2016
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has opened its annual national essay competition for children as part of activities to commemorate the May month dedicated to children around the world.
Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ) University of Ilorin 2016 Essay Competition
Entries are hereby requested from interested students within and without the University community for the 2016 edition of the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ) Essay Competition.
The 234 "Great Ife" Writer Contest 2016
The 234 Project is proud to announce her writer contest for the year 2016. This contest provides the opportunity for Nigerian students to write about the greatest challenge facing Nigeria and how it would be solved. This contest is sponsored by TELVIDA and there will be cash prizes for the first and second winners.
Sigma Tertiary Essay Competition 2016
Sigma Club is a socio-philanthropic organisation established in 1950 at the University of Ibadan (then University College, Ibadan) to help develop the leadership, managerial and communication skills of her members (male undergraduates of the University of Ibadan) with the bigger aim of producing whole men equipped with the capacity to engineer their immediate society and […]
2016 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop
Farafina Trust will be holding a creative writing workshop in Lagos, organized by award-winning writer and creative director of Farafina Trust, Chimamanda Adichie, from June 21 to July 1, 2016.


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We all thought Amelia Lily had an ace in her pocket when she teamed up with Girls Aloud's hit-makers, Xenomania, for her debut album two years ago.
'You Bring Me Joy', which peaked at #2 in the UK, was a brilliant yet subtle introduction to the kind of pop artist Amelia could be but she eventually scrapped her album with Xenomania, putting an end to their three-single partnership.
Cue 'California', which is essentially Amelia Lily 2.0.
The one-time X Factor contestant, now signed to Warner, reveals a more confident and American radio-friendlier sound. Her musical idols P!nk and Kelly Clarkson sound like reasonable influences here but to be honest, 'California' sounds like something Robert "Mutt" Lange would produce for Shania Twain.
There are head-banging guitar riffs, crisp drums and male backing vocals on the track sound like a proper homage to Mutt's work in Shania's Up album. Better yet, and perhaps what also gives it a slight country flavour, is the song's distinct narrative structure.
Amelia sings, "I've been living in denial, trying to raise a smile. Life is picking on me. Looking at your pictures, who's that girl with ya? She ain't a patch on me!".
Amelia co-wrote the track with producer Tim Woodcock, who has done records for Eliza Doolittle, Simon Webbe (Blue) and Little Mix.
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What a hard challenge, if it have to be done in one photo… 😀
What a collection! I'm fond of libation but the amiable is making smile ear to ear.
Love your shots. Great words. Here's mine: https://3rsofretirement.com/2016/12/01/thursdays-special-pick-a-word-echo/
That was quick and so well done, Marie. Thank you.
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They're all excellent themes to play with. Thanks Paula, once again!
Last but ……etc. etc., your contributes are super!
Thank you, Anna. I am enjoying this 5-word challenge a lot, cause I hope that everyone may find something for at least one of the words 😉
What wonderful photos you have. Your coastline is wonderful, your protrusion potentially painful, the grass softens, the cow makes you smile (and that wonderful green grass wouldn't see me looking for a different pasture) but that glass so clear against the mountains and lake makes me think I must have had a libation too many. Mine https://irenewaters19.com/2016/12/01/5-words-thursdays-special/
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How could I resist? You lured me in. 🙂 I was feeling dark and moody but I have so very many beach images. Hope you like these. https://restlessjo.me/2016/12/01/a-fascination-with/ I love your protrusions and that little amiable fellow especially. Have a good day, Paula! Listening to your music while I have a late breakfast..
love your choice for aquatic! here's mine this week https://dailymusing57.com/2016/12/01/thursdays-special-pick-a-word-3/
Cheers, Lisa ツ
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Actually the first one could represent protrusion too, but I do like the railings. My favourite has to be Echo – great shot and great interpretation. I shall have to think about this one.
Beautiful piece and photos 🙂
So Nice….
Paula, i posted my 5 words contribute….Hope you like them all…..HUGS, A.
🙂 Bellissima sorpresa il tuo post. GRAZIE 🙂
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I wasn't intending to be quite so late back or so wordy. Ah well. Pix from the past 🙂
Never any need for apologies 🙂
Here you are being generous with an interesting array of themes again. My favourite is libation. It reminds me of my travel dream in 2014, which I realised on one occasion in a restaurant in Dubrovnik – dusk, wine and a view over water. My "echo" would've been the twins roaring through a gateway into a courtyard to create the echo, but it was dark, I didn't have my camera and the wind was carving into us viciously.
Thank you, Meg. I like being perceived as generous :). In my mind's eye I can see your twins and even here their voices. That would be a memorable photograph. Libation in Dubrovnik accompanied with a sound of waves would be another memorable image as it would revoke my past memories too. I still remember your photo taken from a shop window as you were walking to the old town from my old neighbourhood. Thank you for this lovely message reminder.
Lake Orta looks beautiful P.- and those drips on the glass are very cool…
Enjoyed every photo….
well i am back to share my link…. I did all five words again this time
hope your week is going well.
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I am a bit late, I hope it counts:
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Hi Paula, here's my Echo: https://suejudd.com/2016/12/03/an-echo-of-its-former-self/
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Hi Paula, I hadn't intended to participate, but then a picture found me…
No matter what prompted it, I appreciate your participation Tobias. Danke!
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Paula, FYI the link for Restless Jo takes me to Daily Musings site
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Loved your shots Paula. That last one is particularly appealing to me as it's a hot day!
I've gone with aquatic for my offering: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/12/05/agua/
Thank you, Debbie. So lovely to hear from you 🙂
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That 'amiable' cow is one of the cutest things I've seen all day! It's little knees…!
Obrigada Roberta.
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I did sneak in a little time today to pull out one of my new stamps and make a card – it felt sooooo gooood!!! Nothing spectacular, but something a little different than all the samples I have been seeing (definitely not what you would have thought I would want to use for my first try using a new stamp). I actually feel in love with it immediately upon seeing it in the new catalog. And here it is:
Before leaving, I want to show you what my dearest friend sent to me (she always sends me the most beautiful and unusual gifts and this was no exception – except it is also cute, cute, cute!!).
|I just had to show you one more picture -- it's just so cute!!
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text: hookahmatt 459 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 16 hours ago, hookahmatt said: I have never heard about Mya coals before I got a box of this. I was shocked by how good they were, dude, you say I'm bias, but all you do is bad mouth Mya, I'm lost as to why you say that I'm bias for them. You are bias against them. Just wondering what was the last Mya product that you tried, things chang, you talk about hating hookah hookah, and you were willing to give them another shot. I'm lost as to why it seems I can't post here about Mya, you have a lot of dislike for it and I think we all get it. But it's just getting to the point I don't feel like posting here. My opinions feels wrong, which stinks because it's my opinion. It's all over the various forums and facebook groups. Even in the group chat I'm in on instagram people all say mya and the al fakher coals are the lowest of the low. I'm saying your bias because that's all I'm getting from that video. You're splitting them in half which shows how brittle the insides are yet you're claiming they are good coals which is contradictory man. Good coals don't split that easily which leads me to believe there is a higher count of wood in them similar to the bargain charcoal like say coconour or cocojamra, even leonara. The size of them is also something that is a huge drawback to this product, for the amount you are paying it is not worth what you are getting. That can be chocked up as opinion and not fact so you can take it as such. However, this is one of those reviews where I feel that your sponsorship is clouding what would be an unbiased judgement. I'm not bias towards them at all. I have had much experience with the brand, even these coals for that matter and everything is lack luster and cheap. Not to say you can't have cheap, yet quality products, I mean look at nakhla. I have developed an unrelenting opinion against them because they blatantly lie and steal others designs and products while giving the community a cheap attempt at a product. However if I were to review them (which would probably never happen since they know my thoughts on them as a whole) I would go into that review with an open mind. Example being hookah hookah. The creator spoke with me and assured me that steps were taken into revitalizing that brand, so I went into it with an open mind and rather enjoyed the changes. It's companies like mya though that only change product descriptions and their loaded word statements after someone catches them red handed that I despise. Minzari belongs in that group too mind you but that's a whole other topic entirely. I'm partnered with alchemist, cocourth, and hookah junkie yet If I were to see a product that wasn't up to par in regards to quality I would certainly call them out on it. I have done so with alchemist a few times already and cocourth as well. Even if I'm partnered with a company I don't let anything slide, it's not the person who I am. I honestly feel like you are giving them slack on that product along with the freeze hose because the facts aren't in either review. Sorry if that makes you feel like your opinion is unwanted or invalid but I do feel like someone will eventually come across your videos and think those are fantastic products when in actuality they are not based upon many reasons. I'm not trying to be all knowing or slander what you have to say by any means but in the long run someone has to pull up that facts about that company. I've been at this for 8 years solid and have seen many things fade away, become discontinued, and even change for the better, I would love to see mya do better because they certainly have the money and resources to which is evident in their newest hose but again that is also just another copy of someone's hard labors; the dream hose company. Having said all of that I do like a few mya products like the vases they have which have always been unique, the bambino since it used to be a bargain for what you get (not so much anymore), and that new hose they just came out with that I was talking about just now. Okay. I will enjoy the things I enjoy. And I will keep bias out of it. We all have bias, the funny thing is that I have never heard anything about Mya coal, so I literally walked in with out any bias. If they were brittle they would not split in half they would crumble. They are great coals and I hope someone tries them because of my review. I don't know what you are looking for in my videos my point is to give an overview of a product so people looking to buy will have an idea of what they are getting. I have been around hookah for 10 years, I have owned a lounge and retail store. I always liked Mya and there products, sorry about that no one told me they were crap I guess. I found them and just enjoyed them because as a hobby I just like to relax and enjoy. I don't know what to say about this anymore I don't know what you are trying to do. All you do is telling how wrong I am yet you admit you have no idea what the products are like, because you would never try them? I don't care, I really don't. When I sit and relax, that's what I will do because when I smoke there is no bias there, I just try to enjoy. Because it's an hour of time I can no worry, if i make a video it's because I want to share my thoughts. Which I guess can be wrong. Oh well if you don't enjoy what I have to say about Mya, I think I get the point. 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In Hawaiʻi alone, 28,000 people wake up each day and drink their morning coffee, unaware that today they could potentially be a killer's next victim. The killer's name is diabetes.
Of 113,000 diabetics in Hawaiʻi, at least 28,000 are undiagnosed, according to a fact sheet released by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Hawaiʻi. With complications like heart disease, eye disease and blindness, amputations, kidney disease, coma, and even death, cases of undiagnosed diabetes are ticking time-bombs just waiting to blow.
November marks the beginning of American Diabetes Awareness month, a reminder from the ADA to take action against the disease.
On the other hand, if the pancreas produces insulin but it is not enough, or not working properly, it is classified as type 2 diabetes. In either case, a lack of insulin intervention allows the blood glucose levels to rise to excessive levels resulting in potentially deadly consequences.
While there are symptoms of diabetes, such as excessive thirst and urination, weight loss, and tingling in the extremities, a lot of times the symptoms are completely overlooked.
"Most people I talk to say you can't really tell (when your blood glucose levels are high)," said Dr. Anne Shovic, a professor in the Food Science and Nutrition Department at UH Mānoa.
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Dear Dharma, I met this other mom at my…
Dawdling the Day Away
- By Dharma
- March 2, 2018
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Dear Dharma,
I feel like you are someone I can relate too, you always seem to know what to say and have good ideas about life!
I love my husband of 5 years, and we are pretty compatible about most things. This one thing makes me want to smack him silly though!
He can't shop at all without dawdling through every aisle in the flippin' store, and looking at all of the shiny gadgets and doodads. Never buys anything, just looks! I swear if I didn't drag him along, he could happily spend hours at Canadian Tire. And then come home with NOTHING!
I know it is pretty low on the terrible marriage warning signs list, but sometimes I want to just leave him there and see how long it would take him to notice.
I am not sure if I want to hear ways for me to cope, or to break him of his habit lol! Either way, looking forward to your answer!
Hate the Shopping, Not the Shopper
Dear Shopping,
I'm wondering if perhaps your husband and Mr. Dharma would like to get together for a Canadian Tire date, if we dare take the chance of the bromance that would be sure to occur between them…
You are correct in saying that this is low on the terrible marriage barometer, so you can at least be happy about that.
And sadly, it's going to be in your court to cope as opposed to finding a way to break him of this habit… because, really… it makes him happy and comes at such a low price point. So just let him have it.
As soon as you make the decision to be okay with this trait of his, you'll find you actually don't need much in the terms of coping mechanisms. It'll just become a shrug of the shoulders as you park yourself in the patio section of whatever box store he's lost in.
That's where you can always find me – stretched out on a zero gravity chair while Mr. Dharma looks at shiny gadgets and doodads to his hearts content, while buying not a single GD thing.
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I can't agree more! You can't "break someone out of a habit;" in fact, you can't change others, but only yourself. To make you feel better, most men act like that, and the secret of a happy marriage is to avoid stressful situations for yourself. Let him go enjoy himself among tools and shiny thingies on his own, and be happy that he is not enjoying himself among topless ladies at a local gentlemen's club.


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A Wyatt Warren Thriller
Wyatt is a thief. While he's had a long and successful career, due in large part to the meticulousness with which he plans his capers, advances in technology are making it harder for him to earn a living without getting caught. When the story begins he tries to steal $75,000 from a corrupt harbormaster, yet the escapade goes spectacularly awry. As he struggles with what to do next, one of the fences he has established a working relationship with in the past, Eddie Oberin, comes to him with a job that appears to be a winner: ambush an international courier, snatch his cargo, and get away with a small fortune in jewelry. Low risk, large reward.
This sounds like a pretty good deal, so even though he prefers to work alone, Wyatt agrees to join in the plot. But as things unfold he quickly discovers that the mission is not what it appeared to be. First off, the cargo is not a few handfuls of jewelry, but bearer bonds, instead. More than £260 million worth! Eddie and his psychotic, ex-stripper girlfriend Khandi double-cross and try to kill him. Wyatt is shot in the chest and left for dead. Then things get really ugly.
Pretty much everyone in this story is a villain, even the police detective who investigates the case. Wyatt, no exception, is a cold, emotionless professional who is hard to empathize with, let alone like. As the author relates, "He hated being questioned. There was no point to it. He never looked inwards, and there was nothing he wanted to impart to anyone." Those personality traits make for a decent bad guy, and they simultaneously build a character that is very challenging for readers to connect with. Yet, somehow, it works. Much like Luke Skywalker was defined by Darth Vader in Star Wars, Wyatt is revealed through the various scoundrels he interacts with. Alain Le Page, the courier, is the most interesting, yet all of the supporting cast are a lot of fun, even bit players like Ma, from whom Wyatt purchases his illicit weapons.
Garry Disher is one of Australia's best-known novelists. Winner of the Ned Kelly Award, he has published more than forty books, including The Dragon Man, Kittyhawk Down, Snapshot, and Blue Moon. This experience ensures Wyatt is a real page-turner. Unfortunately, Disher turned out this book a bit too fast: In a few places he takes the easy way out, saving the day for his star rather than making him work through a challenge. The worst instance is near the end of the story: Wyatt decides to carry a single bullet in his pistol despite the fact that throughout the book he has carried a full magazine. Intended to make for a dramatic conclusion, it cheapens the end of an otherwise excellent story.
The plot is solid, pacing excellent, and the characterization first-rate. Fans of Barry Eisler and Ted Bell should also appreciate Disher, who, if he skips the shortcuts in future offerings, may wind up atop the thriller field.
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Cardiff City 0-4 Hull City – Premier League – 22nd February 2014
Vincent Tan's 'individual' style of club ownership at Cardiff City is yet to produce much success on the pitch this season, with the Bluebirds, under the stewardship of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, going down 4-0 at home to Hull on Saturday. The home side started well but failed to make their superior possession count, and eventually the Tigers caught the Bluebirds on the break, with Tom Huddlestone firing home. Goals either side of the beak from Nikica Jelavic followed before Jake Livermore finished off the rout. New-signings Jelavic and Shane Long were superb up front for the Tigers who move six points clear of the danger. As for Cardiff, they stay in the drop-zone, one point above bottom side Fulham.
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