text: Prime Minister Modi will ratify the Paris climate agreement on Gandhi's birthday [Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters] India, the world's third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, will formally join the Paris agreement on climate change on October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. The ratification by India - which follows that of the United States and China, the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters - will help accelerate the enactment of the landmark Paris agreement on climate change forged last December. UN climate deal: Too little, too late? "Now the time has come to ratify the COP21 protocol. India will do it on Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2," Modi said, referring to the anniversary of the birth of Gandhi, viewed by many as the father of modern India. Modi said that he chose Gandhi's birthday as he gave an example of how to live with a low-carbon footprint. COP21 refers to the Conference of Parties protocol that commits both rich and poor nations to rein in rising carbon levels and aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. The main goal of the deal is to slash greenhouse gas emissions and keep global temperature increases to "well below" two degrees Celsius. Experts have said that target is already in danger of being breached, with the UN weather agency saying that 2016 is on course to be the warmest year since records began. Only 25 signatories have ratified the protocol. For the climate accord to go into legal effect, however, at least 55 countries need to sign on. The Paris agreement was signed in December 2015 by nearly 200 countries. Scientists have warned that dangerous effects of climate change could include severe flooding, heatwaves and drought, as well as mass species' extinction. Is the Paris Climate Agreement anything more than words? SOURCE: Reuters Global Warming India Asia


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(UPM, Helsinki, September 12, 2014 at 14:15) - Nordic Forest Fund (NFF), managed by UB Nordic Forest Management Oy, has signed a contract to purchase over 1,000 hectares of forestry land from UPM in Finland. The objects of purchase are located in Lieksa, North Karelia and Paltamo, Kainuu. In addition to the real estate deal, the parties have signed a long term wood purchase and forest management agreement which ensures a steady sale of wood as well as sustainable management of the forests. So far, NFF and UPM have agreed on the sale of about 4,600 hectares of forestry land including the now signed contract. The estates are located in North Savolax, North Karelia, North Ostrobotnia and Kainuu. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
"Nordic Forest Fund offers investors an opportunity to own a piece of Finnish forest without any worries related to forest management or optimal time to sell or buy", says Mikael Beck, Managing Director of UB Nordic Forest Management Oy. "In the forest strategy of our fund, we utilize the leading expertise in forestry planning aiming at optimizing the return of capital. UPM is an extremely relevant long term partner for our fund."
"A long term wood purchase and forest management agreement as part of the forestry land sales contracts signed with investors like NFF benefit both parties", says Sauli Brander, Vice President, Forestry, UPM. "For the investor, the agreement ensures professional forestry practices and a steady income from wood sales. For UPM, it means steady wood flow and utilization of our forestry professionals' expertise to serve new kind of forest owners."
UPM sells its forest assets steadily as part of its land use management. Currently UPM owns approximately 820,000 hectares of forestry land in Finland.
For more information please contact:
Riitta Väisänen, Sales Manager, Land Use, UPM, tel. +358 400 546 690
Mikael Beck, Managing Director, UB Nordic Forest Management Oy, tel. +358 400 618859
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Through the renewing of the bio and forest industries, UPM is building a sustainable future across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Paper Asia, UPM Paper Europe and North America and UPM Plywood. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. We serve our customers worldwide. The group employs around 21,000 people and its annual sales are approximately € 10 billion. UPM shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upm.com
Nordic Forest Fund is a fund managed by United Bankers Oy's subsidiary Nordic Forest Management Oy (NFM). Mr. Mikael Beck is the Managing Director and Mr. Rainer Häggblom the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NFM. Häggblom is one of world's leading experts in forest business. He has over thirty years' experience in forest sector and forest investments among others from his previous jobs as Managing Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jaakko Pöyry. www.nordicforest.fi

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Buttery Bread Machine Rolls
- 1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 portions; shape into balls. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown.
***I baked mine on a cookie sheet because I was worried it would be too many rolls in the 13x9. They came out great, but next time I might try them in the pan -- I love being able to pull apart rolls. :) I also ran a stick of butter over the tops of them as soon as they came out of the oven.


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Philip Hammond used his Statement to outline the economic forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and launch a series of tax consultations.
The Statement was delivered during a crucial round of Brexit votes in Parliament and unusually, Mr Hammond condensed his speech so that attention could return to the UK's departure from the European Union.
We look at the key proposals announced in the 2019 Spring Statement that will affect small businesses.
Apprenticeship levy
The Chancellor made updates to the apprenticeship reforms he announced at Budget 2018, that means from 1st April employers will see the co-investment rate they pay cut by half from 10% to 5%. This is excellent news for small businesses looking to invest in training new talent.
Making Tax Digital for VAT
The Chancellor confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT would be going ahead as planned from 1st April 2019.
From 1st April 2019, VAT-registered businesses with a 'taxable turnover' above the VAT threshold (£85,000) are required to keep digital records for VAT and send HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) their VAT returns using MTD-compatible software.
Where businesses are doing their best to comply, the Government announced in the Spring Statement that it would have a "light touch approach" to penalties in the first year. This will give business owners breathing space whilst they adapt to new software and test their digital links, without fear of being penalised.
The Government had previously announced that it would not look to bring other taxes into MTD until it was satisfied with the progress of VAT - and certainly no earlier than April 2020. However, in the Spring Statement the Government announced it would "not be mandating MTD for any new taxes or businesses in 2020". This would suggest the start date for any other taxes has been pushed back by at least a year.
Addressing late payers
The audit committee of large businesses will be required to report on the company's payment practice and performance. Their findings will be disclosed in their company's accounts. This should help small businesses feel more informed when dealing with larger businesses and lead to them being paid more promptly in the long run.
Tax relief on new commercial buildings
Draft legislation was announced for claiming the new allowances that will apply for relevant expenditure on new build non-residential buildings incurred from 29th October 2018. This will allow a flat rate deduction of 2% per annum over 50 years for qualifying expenditure. This will help businesses looking to invest in new premises and commercial buildings.
Housing investment
The Government announced further investment from the Housing Infrastructure Fund, with at least £44billion of financial support over a 5-year period with an annualised target of 300,000 new houses. This includes £3 billion of borrowing made available to housing associations for 30,000 affordable homes.
These measures should keep the construction industry buoyant for the immediate future and help large and small businesses alike.
Planning for future high streets
The Government announced it would be launching a consultation to explore how local areas can make better use of planning tools to support their local high streets, through Compulsory Purchase Orders, Local Development Orders, and other innovative planning measures.
Reducing emissions by small businesses
The Government is looking to speed up their shift to a cleaner UK economy. As part of this drive, the Government is launching a call for evidence on a business energy efficiency scheme specifically for small businesses. By supporting investment in energy efficiency measures, the Government hopes small businesses will reduce their emissions and energy bills.
Spending Review
The Chancellor also confirmed that the Government will launch a Spending Review before the summer, which will conclude alongside the Budget in the autumn. The Spending Review will consider the public's priorities between areas such as social care, local government, schools, police, defence and the environment. The Spending Review will also determine how much of the "Deal Dividend" can be spent and where if a deal is agreed.
If you would like to learn more, please get in touch with your local TaxAssist Accountant on 01384 913 888 or use our simple online request form.


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We commit to effectively prioritize promotion of equal opportunities, acknowledging that there are several social discrimination and inequity expressions, particularly against women, children, elders, ethnic communities, the disabled and the needy, among others. Reduction and further eradication of these inequality expressions temporarily require affirmative actions from the State and society, applying policies and establishing mechanisms aimed at guaranteeing equal economic, social and political opportunities for all the population.
With this objective, the State: (a) will fight all kinds of discrimination, promoting equal opportunities; (b) will strengthen the participation of women as social and political subjects that dialog and build consensus with the State and civil society; (c) will strengthen an institution at the highest State level in its role of steering the policies and programs to promote equal opportunities among men and women, that is, gender equity; (d) will provide women equitable access to productive resources and employment; (e) will develop systems to permit the protection of boys, girls, adolescents, adults elders, women household heads, the needy, the disabled and other people who are discriminated or excluded; and (f) will promote and protect the rights of discriminated ethnic community members, fostering social development programs to comprehensively favor them.


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Norfolk Beekeepers' Association
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The relationship of man with bees is an ancient one. Early beekeepers were honey hunters. Later, techniques were developed which enabled people to manage them in some way. The craft of beekeeping centres around the honeybee, Apis mellifera, and the early interests were clearly to do with honey both as a sweetener and for its medicinal uses. Today there is some interest in its use for medicinal purposes but the primary interest is that of honey production and pollination. Many fruit and seed crops rely on insects to transport pollen from one flower to another to assist in pollination. However, it is not only these managed crops but also plants in the wild environment where bees are of benefit.
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The month of December is finally here! This may be a stressful time for some of us with the holidays coming up and the need to buy gifts for our loved ones. So we put together a list of 5 of our favorite winter activities to do with your family and friends which require little to no money at all, because remember love weighs more than gold.
#1: Build a Snowman: Start off the first snowfall of the year by building a nice big snowman! No one will ever be to old to have fun in the snow building a fun and friendly Frosty! Snowman building takes more that two hands to build so this is a perfect activity to do with the whole family. Gear up and put on your winter boots, jackets, and mittens and venture out in the winter wonderland. Spice up your completed Frosty the Snowman with a carrot nose, stick arms, and let him borrow your old winter gear for a well put together look!
#2: Skiing, Snowboarding, & Sledding: Hit up the slopes with family and friends and catch some air while skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. Never have skied or snowboarded before? No worries, check out your local ski resort for a beginner lesson or find a friend that can teach you at little to no cost! Make sure to stay safe and well informed on the proper techniques before you hit the hills to ensure your safety so you can make it back to the lodge at the end of the night for a nice cup of hot chocolate and relaxation.
#3: Bake: Get in preparation for "Santa" to come, and take on the kitchen and bake! Everyone loves a nice warm, chewy chocolate cookie. Spend a relaxing day baking by yourself and jamming out to christmas music or get a group of family and friends to come over to help! Spending time baking with loved ones can be such a rewarding time allowing you to make memories that will last a lifetime, and of course making amazing cookies but we know those won't last a lifetime, they might be so good that they won't even last through the night!
#4: Clean out your closet: The holiday season is not only a time to receive but it is also a time to give. Giving back to families throughout your community can be a great way to help boost your community life up. Clean out your closet and make a pile of old clothes, shoes, and household items you do not use anymore and give them to your local homeless shelter, thrift store, or families you know personally that could use a helping hand this season. Everyone wants to receive gifts during the holiday season but sometimes the best gifts are to help ones in need.
#5: Christmas movie marathon: Put on your pajamas and slippers and cuddle up by the fireplace in your favorite cozy blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and a bowl of popcorn with your loved ones. Spending time watching Christmas movies will get you excited for the upcoming holidays and get you in that Christmas spirit. Here is a list of just a few of our favorite holiday movies: Elf, The Santa Clause, Frosty the Snowman, A Christmas Story, and It's a Wonderful Life.
We hope we could help with your winter adventure agenda to make this December one to remember, by providing you with a few fun activities to do this winter season at little to no cost!
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How to cope with the emotional effects of a disaster
IF YOU have ever survived a disaster, you may understand what other survivors have experienced: shock, denial, confusion, anxiety, and nightmares. Many disheartened and fatigued survivors have little motivation to move on in life.
If your life has been devastated by a disaster, you too may feel that you are near the breaking point. You may even begin to feel that your life is not worth living.
- Try to focus on what you still have rather then what you lost.
- Avoid making major life decisions.
- Get needed rest. Researchers report that after a traumatic experience, "a lack of quality sleep . . . can exacerbate your trauma symptoms and make it harder to maintain your emotional
- balance." Therefore, it is wise to get sufficient rest.
- Discuss your feelings. Confide in a family member or trusted friend. In addition to providing a listening ear, family members or close friends can provide words of encouragement and give
practical help.
- Communicate your experience. Express what you are feeling in whatever ways feel comfortable to you — such as talking with family or close friends, keeping a diary or engaging in a creative
activity (e.g., drawing, molding clay, etc.).
- Look ahead to better times.
- A person who experiences prolonged stress or severe anxiety may need to seek medical treatment.
- Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program. Build in some positive routines to
have something to look forward to during these distressing times, like pursuing a hobby, walking through an attractive park or neighborhood, or reading a good book.
- Keep a Family Disaster Plan
Additional Mental Health Resources
Recovering Emotionally from a Disaster
Talking to Children about Disasters
After the Flood: Emotional Distress and How to Manage it
Flood emergency resources in Iowa and Nebraska area:
Red Cross: Central Iowa Chapter
Disaster Assistance Programs
Visit your Local Community Action Agency to Apply for Assistance
Find an Agency
Help Available to Nebraska Flood Victims
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency: Shelters
Resources for Coping with Severe Weather and Flooding
Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center
Disaster Family Planning:
Prepare for Disaster: Make a Family Disaster Plan


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Jimmy Kimmel Gets Two-Year Contract Extension
ABC has given Jimmy Kimmel a two-year contract extension, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The new deal keeps the late-night host on the network through January 2017.
ANALYSIS: With Stephen Colbert, CBS Targets One of Late Night's Youngest Audiences
ABC's move to maintain stability in its late-night programming comes amid shake-ups at rivals NBC and CBS. NBC recently completed high-profile hosting changes at The Tonight Show and Late Night, moving Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers into the hosting chairs.
At CBS, longtime Late Show host David Letterman recently announced his plans to retire in 2015, with the network quickly naming Stephen Colbert as his successor. Not long after the Colbert announcement, Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson announced his plans to leave CBS at the end of this year.
Elsewhere in late night, E! host Chelsea Handler has said she'll leave the network at the end of the year, and Comedy Central is looking for a replacement for Colbert's Colbert Report when that show ends at the end of this year.
STORY: Kimmel Steals Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Unveiling From Letterman
In the key 18-49 demo, Kimmel pulls in 917,000 viewers, outpacing Letterman by 162,000 viewers. At the time of his departure, Leno outranked his broadcast rivals with 1.13 million demo viewers, but Kimmel's momentum undoubtedly factored into NBC's decision to move Fallon into the 11:35 Tonight Show slot. As of February, Kimmel's first complete season at 11:35 p.m. was up 28 percent over the previous year, when he ran almost exclusively in the 12:05 a.m. slot.
But in his first two months since taking over Tonight, Fallon has pulled in more viewers in the 18-49 demo than Letterman or Kimmel.
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Ariel, Zoey and Eli have teamed up with "Eye of the Tiger" writer Jim Peterik for their new EP "Vision: Chapter II." This is the youth pop group's follow up album to "Visions: Chapter 1" both on iTunes now! Being mentored and produced by a high caliber producer like Peterik is a dream come true for them. The album features truly fantastic songs that will appeal to kids, teens, and even to adults.
The pop group has also really helped move forward the anti-bullying movement by spreading the word with their super catchy song "Hey Bully" off of their album. Not only is it full of powerful lyrics, but the music video really shows how much they care about the cause. AZ&E want their fans to know that nothing can hold them down! You can watch the new video for "Hey Bully" here at: http://bit.ly/AZE2_Hey-Bully
AZ&E are not only talented musically, but they are great TV personalities too! They star in their own Saturday morning show on NBC-TV called "Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too!" In addition to this TV show, they have another one in the works called "Steal the Show" that documents Ariel, Zoey, and Eli making their new album in the studio with their producer and Grammy award winning songwriter Jim Peterik!
Download your copy of "Vision: Chapter II" here at: http://bit.ly/iTunes_VisionChapterII. You can also watch a preview of Ariel, Zoey, Eli and Jim working on the album here at: http://bit.ly/AZE_Sizzler_Youtube. Connect with AZ&E on Twitter here: http://bit.ly/AZETwitter and Facebook here: http://bit.ly/AZEFacebook


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A comparative study of nurses wound knowledge in two areas
Jacky Edwards et al. describe a study to establish the level of wound management knowledge and skill of community practitioners
Jacky Edwards RGN, DPSN, BSc (Hons), PGDE
Amanda Mitchell RGN, DPSN
Ardershir Bayat - SpR Plastic Surgery, Honorary Lecturer, PhD, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS
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NPR: Africa For Norway: Viral Video Pokes Fun At Stereotypes In Aid Efforts
A group of South African students and an aid agency in Norway are challenging the stereotypical image of Africa as a continent riddled with conflict, disease, corruption, poverty, and brutal dictatorships needing rescue from developed nations. ...
... The video is humorous, but there is a serious message. The point is that images of helpless Africans are just as inaccurate as the idea of helpless freezing Norwegians. A lot of Africans cannot relate to the patronizing videos and development initiatives.
The organization says it has certain goals with the video. Among them, that fundraising "should not be based on exploiting stereotypes" and that media should have more respect in portraying suffering children.
"We want to see more nuances," it writes on its website. "We want to know about positive developments in Africa and developing countries, not only about crises, poverty and AIDS. We need more attention on how western countries have a negative impact on developing countries."


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If you have missed one or more mortgage payments, your best option for getting current and remaining in good financial standing is to work out a repayment plan with your lender. This will allow you to make up the payments you missed by paying a little bit each month, in addition to making your monthly mortgage payment. If you are unable to resume making monthly mortgage payments, pursue a modification or forbearance option -- both of which allow you to keep your home.
Assemble all of your financial records. You will need these to demonstrate to your lender why you fell behind in your mortgage payment and that you are able to catch up. In addition to your mortgage records, you will need records showing your monthly income and expenditures.
Contact a nonprofit housing consultant for free advice. Speak with a counselor approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Inform the counselor of your situation and she will help you determine whether you will be eligible for a repayment plan before you contact your lender. Speaking with your bank can be intimidating for some, so this is a good way to practice explaining your situation. In addition, the consultant might be able to recommend alternative options depending on your specific situation.
Contact your mortgage servicer and tell him you wish to apply for a repayment plan. Lenders have their specific procedures as to how to apply. Work with your lender to determine how much extra you can afford to pay each month to cover your missed payments. Three to six months is a standard amount of time given to repay the past due amount.
Make the monthly payments according to the agreement. Once your past due amount is paid off, continue making your mortgage payment as normal. Do not miss any more payments.
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Friday Links!Leading off this week, some terrific and special links. First, this is a terrific read: Billie Holiday: Jazz's Aching Songbird. Next, the link to one of the most memorable televisions programs of the 1950s: The Sound of Jazz CBS 1957. Who was in this show? Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk, and that barely scratches the surface (basically, everyone was in this). Then there's an absolutely fascinating bit of history:The Gorgeous Typeface That Drove Men Mad and Sparked a 100-Year Mystery.
From The Edwin Garcia Links Machine, and this is useful: DeathHacks Tech tips for people who are going to die (someday). Next, another video about Whittier, Alaska, which is accessible from the outside world only via tunnel: I Am A Whittier Teacher. Next, and this is quite a story: A rifle named Rosalie. This, though, is an even more incredible story: When a black German woman discovered her grandfather was the Nazi villain of 'Schindler's List'. I can't even begin to do this next video justice with a description (Alabama kid lives in the woods for two years), but it's entirely memorable: Harmony Korine's 'The Legend of Cambo'.
From C. Lee, and this is fascinating: In Japan, Dog Owners Feel Abandoned as Sony Stops Supporting 'Aibo'.
From Steven Davis, and this is both interesting and odd: Carrot Clarinet. Next, and this is quite amazing: GimBall by Flyability: A collision-tolerant flying robot.
From Skip Key, and this is fantastic: Guerrilla Public Service.
From Sirius, and this is so, so beautiful: Sigiriya. Also, and this is very cool, it's The other side of the moon.
From Steven Kreuch, and these are some remarkable friends: Rambo Day.
From Eric Higgins-Freese, and this is a cautionary tale (among other things): How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco's Life.
From Jeff Fowler, and this is amazing: a video shot for five seconds (in real time) at 1000 frames per second. Here you go: unconditional rebel - siska. Next, and this is awesome: Undercover restorers fix Paris landmark's clock.


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Know Why IELTS Check is critical For Candidates Trying to find Immigration Or to study Overseas?
Speak to a person thinking about immigration or examine overseas and inquire them to indicate just one demanded step from the total screening course of action which they wish to skip. Nearly all of them are sure to reply they would favor to escape the IELTS exam, if at all possible. It is because IELTS test don't just provides on supplemental bills to their immigration treatment but additionally demands them to commit an excellent quantity of time for your planning of the exam. In immigration to selected places and underneath some specific applications, like Australia Typical expert migration application, the immigration programs need that both equally the principal applicant as well as their husband or wife look for that IELTS test as well. Although this would make the Immigration process more expensive and more durable, what candidates don't understand could be the incontrovertible fact that IELTS examination is barely for their benefit. Browse even more and find out how britishlifeskills.com/book-exam/?
Can it be unfair?
You will discover candidates who excel within the occupational subject of their specialisation and uncover it unfair that the selection on their immigration application just isn't dependent on their occupational excellence alone but in addition on their language abilities. This is often according to the observation that others who may well have not realized a similar degree of occupational excellence as theirs but have fluency in the English language are granted the immigration visa effortlessly.
Students organizing to study overseas hold the identical fears. Of their belief, the deciding element for training course and university range ought to be the marks scored by them at their faculty or college degree and IELTS places them at a downside to some others who've better language competencies.
Great importance of IELTS test
So why has the IELTS check turn out to be these an integral part of the immigration purposes for nearly all Immigration locations and courses? And why are definitely the applicants built to endure the strenuous IELTS preparation procedure and shell out large quantity of cash in going through these checks? Much more importantly, what we need to think about is, why can it be that no possibilities are delivered for candidates who will be unable to qualify by means of this check?
Before process of assessing English language expertise
The reason being that English language techniques have usually been a critical assortment criterion under the points centered technique, from your extremely start off. Within the past the Immigration officers used to choose one-to-one interview to guage the English language expertise of your applicant and choose the quantity of points they would like to credit history for the applicant.
But this sort of program produced animosities and unfair predicaments, for both equally Visa processing office and immigration applicants. There are plenty of motives why this method of analysis of language capabilities on the candidates is replaced from the IELTS exam.
First of all, the immigration processing delays soared superior since the visa officers will have to just take all interviews on someone foundation to go ahead and take selection about every from the applicant. When seen in context of queues of countless numbers of applicants, this meant many years of more processing delays. Next, this produced the language expertise assessment highly subjective as it was according to being familiar with on the visa officer conducting the interview.
Also, in conducting such one to at least one interviews, the Immigrant applicant could not be tested for all essential spots of language proficiency, that includes Comprehending, Reading through, speaking and listening.
Introduction of IELTS
Need to have was thus felt for an aim examination which was internationally acceptable, standardised benchmark and evaluation software. Standardisation was extremely vital so as to supply equal opportunity to all candidates. Therefore, IELTS turned an integral element of the immigration approach and applications, especially for competent specialists, independent immigration, Typical proficient Migrant as well as in some instances Green card visa programs too. IELTS test is thus according to assessing applicant's capabilities in all 4 factors of your language, which include talking, listening, being familiar with and looking at.
IELTS is thereby also manufactured an essential need for students who prefer to examine overseas to majority of preferred destinations, like Canada, Australia, British isles, Usa and New Zealand. Language is plainly one key region which can and does generate tough circumstances, specifically when candidates do not need English as their main language and have never had publicity to global language accents.
For students who're not quite fluent inside the language, it can literally change into a nightmare as they land inside of a system and college wherever they can not understand the directions and are not able to communicate with lecturers and relaxation on the peer team. Add to that, the fees of staying away from your home together with pricey abroad schooling.
The IELTS take a look at thus offers a chance to all such immigrants to avert any such complicated circumstance and check on their language ability stages, ahead of they select the course and university for studying overseas. Almost all of the worldwide academic establishments give Language enhancement courses for intercontinental college students, who will be not really fluent with the language. The scholars can to start with choose this kind of foundation and language developments programs for specified interval and then they may be permitted to just take admission in the class of their option.
So, IELTS take a look at is an goal English language assessment device that may be internationally acceptable by Governing administration and immigration academic establishments organizations alike. It's therefore turn out to be an essential element of the Immigration visa system and for research overseas candidates. Consequently, an applicant is suggested to arrange well, when they would like to make some details by scoring perfectly in several check modules. Looking for suggestions from an immigration pro is a smart selection to give a course in your IELTS preparing likewise as your immigration procedure, normally.


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Last weekend, while I was at the Collisioni festival in Barolo, Piemonte, I visited Barolo's Wine Museum, housed in the sumptuous Falletti Castle overlooking the vineyards of Barolo.
Interestingly enough, for me at least, the museum prides itself on the way in which its designer and curator François Confino "has designed a stimulating voyage that combines scientific content and poetry."
The curation of the museum was fascinating, as it uses very simple displays to portray its vision. Unlike many wine museums, it is sparse in its use of language, rather relying on imagery and sensory experience to send a message to visitors. This approach serves to educate the visitor, but in a subtle way, preferring to suggest than to inform.
My personal favorite exhibition was one dedicated to the hands that produce Barolo wine. The walls were lined with gorgeous black and white photographs of hands working in all aspects of wine production, all in a room containing only a player piano, meant to elicit an appreciation for the hands that are integral but invisible. I thought this was a beautiful and simple concept, and paired with the stunning photographs left a lasting impression.
There was also, to my pleasure, an entire floor of the museum dedicated to wine in culture – art, cinema, food, and literature, which, I think, encourages visitors to appreciate the impact that wine has had in all facets of culture, due to its importance and interrelatedness with history, to which the museum also devotes considerable space.


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Welcome to the premier edition of HT-Rewind! Issue 001!
The Greatest Hits from the first week of June:
Drones Of The Dour – Sunn O))), Wolf Eyes, Wolves In The Throneroom, Merzbow, Weedeater Shows
Sunn O))) announced a string of West Coast US shows with the incredibly talented Wolves In The Throneroom bringing furious black metal along and Southern Lord label mates Weedeater. Sunn O))) also announced that they will play the Super Sonic Fest in UK alongside Mogwai and Miasma, as well as the Dour Festival with previous tour mates Wolf Eyes plus Merzbow and Wilco.
Sunn O))) To Release Oracle On Vinyl
Sunn O))) also announced that they will be releasing Oracle on vinyl. Brainwashed got a hold of the cd and has reviewed it with samplage.
Digitized – Bob Marley's Exodus Gets A Futuristic Release
Exodus turns 30 this year, and to celebrate Island will be reissuing the entire album on USB stick, Micro SD, deluxe cd, cd, and vinyl. The first 3 come with video footage of Bob Marley and the Wailers performing live in London in 1977. The vinyl will be reissued as an exact replica of its first release.
Dope New 50/50 Video From Wiley!
Eski Boy makes a smokin video for "50/50" from his upcoming Playtime Is Over and HearingTest has the links to a crystal clear mov format. It positively sparkles, and comes rumbling out of the subwoofers! In addition to the vid, the sweet fellas over at Big Dada have sent us a link to where you can get your own Wiley player. It's sweet too, I wish I could show you here, but WordPress does not allow embedding of players other than a few like yT. But trust me, go check it out, it has the video for "50/50" plus audio for "Gangsters" and "Bow E3". It's a clever likkle device –
December ATP – Portishead, Aphex Twin, Earth, Julian Cope And More
Yep, all those folks are on the lineup. What isn't obvious from the beginning of this report is that the second part features an album review by Julian Cope for one of the most amazing dark ambient metal bands – Sacrificial Totem. The album that Cope reviewed is Hurqalya which can be found on Katabatik. All fans of ambient noise, ambient metal, and atmospheric sonic storytelling should definitely check this out. Katabatik releases albums and hosts concerts with bands who create unique sonic experimentations. Their catalogue ranges from experimental electronica to IDM to ambient, metal, ragtime, and glitch-core. Definitely a fine resource of music.
NME Offers Free White Stripes Record In Magazine This Week
A limited edition red vinyl picture disc of "Rag And Bone" from the White Stripes' upcoming Icky Thump was included in this week's issue of NME. More info and pictures in the report.
Download – Matt Shadetek Releases His BBC Mix
MO FIRE! MO BASS!! Bo! This mix is the shizzle! If you haven't already, go get this mix NOW! Killer tunes, mostly original stuff and remixes from the likes of Matt Shadetek, Drop The Lime, Plastician etc. Originally mixed for BBC's Mary Anne Hobbs show, this is the first time its been available for download, and it's FREE! If you like what you hear, show your love and buy some vinyl and keep it spinning!
Glen E Friedman Releases Fugazi Photos
Another fantastic picture book from the super talented Friedman. This report has links to where you can find other books by Friedman on Burning Flags Press.
Blue Scholars Video For "Back Home" From Bayani
The song rules, the video rules. Go check it out. It's about bringing our troops home to their families where they belong.
Dragons Exist And So Do Ninjas
Ninja Tunes found a rare master tape from 1970 of psychedelic surf rock by the Dragons. Dennis Dragon is known for his work composing soundtracks for 1970's skate films, surf films, ski films, and more. This is such an epic story of the Dragon Brothers and how they were just too far ahead of the music business in the 70's. If you read nothing else, read this. Okay, maybe just this, Shadetek, and Wiley.
Whew! What a week! And this is just the highlights! ENJOY!
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome.
It involves removing and testing a small sample of cells from the placenta, the organ linking the mother's blood supply with her unborn baby's.
CVS is not routinely offered to all pregnant women.
It's only offered if there's a high risk your baby could have a genetic or chromosomal condition.
This could be because:
It's important to remember that you do not have to have CVS if it's offered. It's up to you to decide whether you want it.
A midwife or doctor will speak to you about what the test involves, and let you know what the possible benefits and risks are, to help you make a decision.
Find out more about why CVS is offered and deciding whether to have it
CVS is usually carried out between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy, although it's sometimes performed later than this if necessary.
During the test, a small sample of cells is removed from the placenta using 1 of 2 methods:
The test itself takes about 10 minutes, although the whole consultation may take about 30 minutes.
The CVS procedure is usually described as being uncomfortable rather than painful, although you may experience some cramps that are similar to period pains for a few hours afterwards.
Find out more about what happens during CVS
The first results of the test should be available within 3 working days and this will tell you if Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome has been discovered.
If rarer conditions are also being tested for, it can take 2 to 3 weeks or more for the results to come back.
A specialist doctor (obstetrician) or midwife will explain what the screening results mean and talk to you about your options.
There's no cure for most of the conditions found by CVS, so you'll need to consider your options carefully.
You may decide to continue with your pregnancy while gathering information about the condition so you're fully prepared.
Find out more about having a baby that might be born with a genetic condition
Or you may consider ending your pregnancy (having a termination).
Find out more about the results of CVS
Before you decide to have CVS, the risks and possible complications will be discussed with you.
One of the main risks associated with CVS is miscarriage, the loss of the pregnancy in the first 23 weeks.
This is estimated to occur in up to 1 out of every 100 women who have CVS.
There are also some other risks, such as infection or needing to have the procedure again because it was not possible to accurately test the first sample.
The risk of CVS causing complications is higher if it's carried out before the 10th week of pregnancy, which is why the test is only carried out after this point.
Read more about the risks of CVS
An alternative to CVS is a test called amniocentesis.
This is where a small sample of amniotic fluid, the fluid that surrounds the baby in the womb, is removed for testing.
It's usually carried out between the 15th and 18th week of pregnancy, although it can be performed later than this if necessary.
This test has a similar risk of causing a miscarriage, but your pregnancy will be at a more advanced stage before you can get the results, so you'll have less time to consider your options.
If you're offered tests to look for a genetic or chromosomal condition in your baby, a specialist involved in carrying out the test will be able to discuss the different options with you and help you make a decision.


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The Neurospora Transcription Factor ADV-1 Transduces Light Signals and Temporal Information to Control Rhythmic Expression of Genes Involved in Cell Fusion
Light and the circadian clock have a profound effect on the biology of organisms through the regulation of large sets of genes. Toward understanding how light and the circadian clock regulate gene expression, we used genome-wide approaches to identify the direct and indirect targets of the light-responsive and clock-controlled transcription factor ADV-1 in Neurospora crassa. A large proportion of ADV-1 targets were found to be light- and/or clock-controlled, and enriched for genes involved in development, metabolism, cell growth, and cell fusion. We show that ADV-1 is necessary for transducing light and/or temporal information to its immediate downstream targets, including controlling rhythms in genes critical to somatic cell fusion. However, while ADV-1 targets are altered in predictable ways in Δadv-1 cells in response to light, this is not always the case for rhythmic target gene expression. These data suggest that a complex regulatory network downstream of ADV-1 functions to generate distinct temporal dynamics of target gene expression relative to the central clock mechanism.
- Received August 5, 2016.
- Accepted November 1, 2016.
- Copyright © 2017 Dekhang et al.
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Founded in 2003 as Cerus Industrial, Franklin Control Systems grows rapidly and sells nationwide through our authorized dealers and trusted distributors.
What makes our controls different?
The way we treat our customers is what really separates Franklin Control Systems from the rest. We understand that when you need help with a machine, you don't want to call in and talk to one. That's why when you call us you'll be able to talk to a live person from 6:30am – 4:00pm PST. Add to that blazing fast lead times and an industry leading warranty, and it's easy to see why more and more people are turning to Franklin Control Systems for their control solutions.
We've been pioneering new solutions and technologies in the motor controls industry since our inception. From our all-in-one smart starters featuring Smartstart motor protection, to our user-friendly and energy saving variable frequency drives, we're leading the way when it comes to intelligent motor controls.
We stand behind our products with an industry leading five year warranty on our variable frequency drives, contactors, overloads and circuit breakers sold through our HVAC and Industrial channels. Please see our warranty section for more details.
Franklin Control Systems specializes solely in the design and manufacturing of motor controls. This focus allows us to produce cutting edge products that are changing the industry.
Live tech support and lightning fast quotes and lead times are cornerstones of our business. Customer service is priority #1 at FCS.
The Smartstart control module protects motors using patented technology. It's so effective that it has been adopted by several of the industry's top manufacturers.
Franklin Controls Systems was founded in 2003 as Cerus Industrial
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When you buy a Franklin pump, motor and controller, you're buying a system that's engineered to work together. You also get complete tech support. That means no more finger pointing if an issue should arise. You have one number to call for a solution. It's that simple.


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Jeremy Instone, from Woking in the UK, says he used to have mundane holidays but the travel bug bit about ten years ago and since then he has been to a range of exciting destinations. He first travelled to Botswana and Namibia in 2015.
"I had an extended holiday and hopped around from place to place with the help of Rhino Africa's guidance. I had asked for a holiday based almost entirely around photography and the strong factor that I did not want to put up or take down my own tent.
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"After my 2015 experience, I decided that I would go again and definitely with Rhino Africa. I originally thought I'd return three to four years after my first trip. A few months later I reckoned I might struggle to do this after I retired so I'd better do it again quick," so 2016 saw Jeremy pack his bags for Africa again. Picking a couple of locations that to him, as a photographer, hit all the right buttons as well as the level of comfort and food that he was looking for.
"Using Johannesburg as a jumping off point, I took a short flight to Maun in Botswana. After passing immigration, my pilot was waiting to meet me and other travellers to fly us up into the Delta. There are no in-flight movies on these flights, but some stunning views of the landscape.
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"I spent six very entertaining days at Pom Pom Camp. It's a small camp so almost all the meals are communal where you can compare sightings of the day. A mixture of land-based safaris, mokoro rides and motorboat trips gave us a great feel of the variety of wildlife from kingfishers and crocodile to lions, cheetahs and leopards. "This leopard cub sat on a termite mound waiting for its mom. This was a perfect example of how safaris work. We sat and watched it for about 15 minutes. No other group saw it and despite an extensive search three days later, even to the extent of racing away from our coffee and tea break after our guide heard promising noises, we made no other sightings that week. "During the stay, I was lucky enough to see three different lion groups. Two males whose territory we were in, a female and her 2.5-year-old cub who hadn't been chased off and a family of two females each of whom had two cubs.
"I took the short hop from Pom Pom airstrip back down to Maun and flew onwards to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. I picked up my rental car at the airport and spent an overnight stay in Windhoek before the drive to Etosha. That was a good idea as the road north is fast and unlit. I completed this in one drive, but last year stopped in a number of different and photogenic locations such as Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Swakopmund.
"On this occasion, I stayed in a camp at the entrance to Etosha called Andersson's. The camp, accommodation, food and wine were great. They have their own waterhole, which, although not littered with animals, gets a suitable mix such as kudu, giraffe and lions to keep it interesting. Note that Etosha and camps inside the park shut at sunset so you do need to be out of Etosha by this time. If you want to see animals at one of the bigger waterholes in the park in the evening you need to stay at one of the campsites inside the park."Andersson's Camp is in the Ongava reserve, which has lions and rhino and you can book both afternoon and evening game drives. I visited two waterholes. Okaukeujo, the first camp which is easy to reach as the roads are tarmac from the gate to the camp and Hilali which is another 60km from Okaukeujo. The first camp is quite crowded with tourists but has regular herds of animals visiting that come down a slope from the north. If you visit, move around as far as possible towards the viewing stand, as the light from that direction is considerably better.
"Rietfontein waterhole, 60km on, is also well worth a visit if you up are to the long drive over unmade roads. The wildlife there is stunning in terms of numbers.
"Go visit and have a great holiday. I'm looking forward to going in 2-3 years time but Rhino Africa has already said they look forward to seeing me next year. What a conundrum."
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Rumors are that the Winter 2016 FabFitFun box is super close to selling out now.
I don't know how true it is, but it's being said that it could sell out in the next 24 hours. Considering the awesomeness that was their Fall 2016 Box, I'm guessing Winter's will be just as good (maybe even better?!). — For a limited time, you can save $10 on your first box with coupon code "WOW10"!
Oh — and there's been one spoiler released! Every Winter 2016 FabFitFun box will include a D.L. & Co Candle in Blackberry Nectar or Bergamot Woods — a $45 value! 😀
FabFitFun is a lifestyle subscription box that sends you a fun assortment of beauty, fitness, and style products on a quarterly basis. New boxes are released every season and will contain a collection of full-sized products handpicked by the FabFitFun team. Items can include a mix of beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness, home products, and more. Each box is guaranteed to have a value of at least $200 in products!
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5 Time-Wasting Web Sites for When You're Bored
The internet gives us a lot to do when we're bored. There are social networks, browser games, an endless supply of news, and plenty of other things. But what about when you're even bored of all that?
There are times when you find yourself bored of routine. You need something different—something whimsical. Boredom isn't always cured by entertainment. Sometimes you need to take your mind where it hasn't been.
Ask, and the internet shall provide. These boredom-busting sites have the cure for your ennui.
1. URL Roulette
StumbleUpon was the biggest site to find random pages on the web. It even spawned several alternatives 4 Great StumbleUpon Alternatives To Discover New Sites Read More , all of whom were about recommending links to fellow bored netizens. URL Roulette follows the same ideology, but with a small twist.
It's a system of "pay it forward." When you visit the site, you will see a place to enter a link. If you already have one in mind, simply key it in. Otherwise, start typing and URL Roulette will give you suggestions from your browser history.
Once you submit your entry, URL Roulette will show you the link left in its stash by the person before you. And so, it's kind of a game of tag, where you are getting and sharing interesting links.
2. I Am Shocked [Broken URL Removed]
Did you know that actor Heath Ledger locked himself in a hotel room for a month to prepare for his role as Joker in The Dark Knight? For other such mind-boggling facts, go to I Am Shocked.
Look, the internet already has plenty of websites with strange and unusual facts 5 Websites With Strange & Unusual Facts Read More . What makes I Am Shocked worth a visit? It's the minimalism.
You get one fact at a time, and it's usually a single sentence. At best, you'll get a picture with the words, but it's mostly only words. Want another fact? Click the button. Had your fill? Close the tab. Whenever you're bored again, head to the site for a new series of shocking tidbits.
3. The Bored Button
StumbleUpon often had atrocious links that no one could possibly like. Some pages almost seemed like a prank. The Bored Button is like an edited version of StumbleUpon, where every page is entertaining.
The links span a variety of categories, from frustrating one-button games 3 One-Button Games That Entertain And Frustrate Read More to fun quizzes that reveal a little bit more about yourself. At all times, there's a banner on top. Don't like what you got? Click the red "Bored" button in the banner to go to the next recommended page. If you land on a page you like, feel free to remove the banner on top.
The Bored Button shows a random set of websites every time you use it. You'll find that some pages repeat often, but hey, you can't have everything for free.
4. The Faces of Facebook
Some websites are mesmerizing without doing much. The Faces of Facebook is a strange concept where you will spend far more time than you thought you would.
The entire site is a humongous collage of the profile pictures of every single person on Facebook. That's 1.2 billion people's photos in one page of the internet!
When you're zoomed out, it's a colorful array of dots. Click anywhere to zoom in for a closer look at many faces. You can also log in with your Facebook account to find where you are in this massive collage. Or you can remove yourself from the page if you want to protect your Facebook privacy 4 Vital Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now Facebook's been changing privacy options again. As usual, the default option is for you to be oversharing your details, so here's what you need to know to set things right. Read More .
5. This Is Sand
It's hard to explain why we love doing some things. Sand is peculiar, isn't it? The way it runs through your fingers, or when you pour it out. It's oddly comforting.
This Is Sand takes that innate connection we have with sand, and turns it into an addictive website. Click the mouse to start dropping sand. Fill up the screen with that satisfying whoosh. Change the color of the sand as you go, creating strange landscapes and murals. Boy, before you know it, you'll have wasted 15 minutes and come out feeling weirdly happy.
Oh, and if you like This Is Sand, you should check out this collection of oddly satisfying websites 5 Oddly Satisfying Sites and Apps for Your Brain's Pleasure With photos, videos, GIFs, and audio, the internet is full of such oddly satisfying artifacts. Here are five places on the web for amazing stuff. Read More to tickle your brain's pleasure center.
Got a Hidden Gem to Beat Boredom?
Where do you go to when you're bored? No, no, don't tell us boring answers like Facebook or a popular online game. We're looking for those hidden gems of infinite entertainment, like The Useless Web and its cohorts The Useless Web - StumbleUpon For The Strange Side Of The Internet There are thought to be around 7.6 billion pages on the Web at the time of writing. Even I, someone who spends most of their life online in some capacity or other, would never be... Read More .
What's your boredom-buster on the internet?
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Meet Mo's supermom
Meet Mo's supermom
I remember saying the following sentence very soon after my son was diagnosed with autism:
"I have accepted that Moeez is autistic and I am going to deal with it to the best of my ability".
I was proud of myself for not being in denial even for a short while and wasting no time in strategising and implementing a therapeutic course for my son. Thus, as far the word 'acceptance' in its generic connotations is understood, I had aced the act!
I think that most parents of special needs children will agree that the path of raising their special children is often strewn with extreme emotions.
There is celebration on the one end of the emotional spectrum and heartache on the other.
With stereotypical children this upheaval is not so emphatic, at least that is how I have experienced it. For instance, where my other two (stereotypical) boys are concerned, I am not easily distressed by the ups and downs in their lives just as I am not overly exuberant of their success.
Therefore, it is not hard for me to accept that Murad, who is a very talented sportsman, has not excelled in any sport due to his lack of passion and neither am I heartbroken that Mikail plays no sports at all considering both my husband and I are quite sporty and very fitness conscious.
Am I an awful mother?
I don't think so.
It's just that the challenges that I have faced with Mo have turned me into a 'chilled out mom' as far as my other children.
Anyway going back to 'acceptance', as the years flew by I realised that the act of 'acceptance' in the context of Mo's lifelong challenges was a recurrent theme in my life which replayed every now and then following the latter's developmental trajectory.
As Mo grew in years following an uneven path of successes and setbacks, I constantly had to toggle the barometer of 'acceptance' with relation to him.
Along my journey with Mo I had to 'accept' that:
Mainstream school for Mo was not a suitable option anymore and that he would have to go to a special school.
He would probably stimm through his life and standout in public as odd while doing so.
That Mo would have to opt for a life skills path and not go down the academic route.
That he would never be able to lead a fully independent life
That Mo would probably never have a friend in the true sense of the word.
That he would not grow taller than his 5ft height no matter how many stones I turned. So on and so forth.
Thus, whereas during the very first few weeks of Mo's diagnosis, I was convinced that I had dealt with 'accepting' autism, it kept on piling new challenges on me through the ensuing years to date -- challenges whose reality I had to learn to accept.
'Acceptance' has definitely become easier with time but I know now that it is a continuous process and not a one-time thing. This is just the nature of the unpredictability of autism.
'What did I do to deserve this child?'
I often ask myself, "What did I do to deserve Mo? Why me? Why?"
Now before you jump to conclusions about my questions and just in case you are thinking, "How can she talk like that about her son, what a #@*%^%$#", please bite your tongue. Now read the questions again, this time with positive connotations and then proceed to read my answer below:
"I don't know what I did to deserve Mo. What I do know is that God really loves me for He gave Mo to me"
Still the skeptics amongst you may continue to think "Oh, she is just saying it to fool herself. After all what is the blessing in having a special needs child, a child who will never outgrow his autism, perhaps never be able to live independently? Surely she is still in denial, tsk, tsk"!
Dear skeptics, below are just a few reasons why I am so blessed to be Mo's mother and I want to talk about them because sometimes, like today, I have this overwhelming need to share my gratitude with others. Hence, the following:
Blessing 1
Through Mo I have learned to look at the glass as half full rather than half empty; to be grateful for the blessings that but for him I probably would have taken for granted such as: the act of spontaneous breathing, deep and unhindered; the ability to tie my shoe laces without thinking; the ease with which I read, write and remember things; the way I can tell instinctively what the other person is thinking or feeling and so much more.
Blessing 2
Because of Mo I continue to experience immense joy in the simplest of things such as: a song sung completely off key, a joke repeated a dozen times with recurrent delight, a cricket ball pitched straight at the batsman, a word used for the first time in a sentence and much much more.
Blessing 3
Thanks to Mo every time I come across someone with a disability or a difference I feel love and respect, a warmth that comes from a vicarious connection that transcends ordinary bonds.
Blessing 4
By means of Mo I have found the purpose of my life through my work. He has taught me how to give without asking, be patient in adversity, believe in miracles and persevere tirelessly.
So when the question that I asked at the beginning begs for attention I simply repeat the answer that makes the most sense to me "God loves me for He gave me Mo"!
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A collaborator in ancient Gaul? Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. There's something very fishy going on, as Legionary Infirmofpurpus discovers when he is sent to spy on the Gauls disguised as a crab apple tree. But is that just a red herring? And what about the two concussed druids brewing colourful potions? One way or another, the fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout.Read More


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If Eduardo Mora were asked to turn in his architect's license for another path in life, he'd be soaring the skies as an air force pilot. The freedom flight offers is often reflected in what he does from the experiences he's embraced in his personal life to his approach to design. Having landed a job with an architecture firm in Chicago after leaving Peru with absolutely no command of the English language and limited funds in his pocket, to say that Eduardo is resourceful and determined would be an understatement. Eduardo believes it's important to never stop learning and he's learned a lot from his journeys and stepping outside his comfort zone.
Inspiration is a second language. It just flows. It comes naturally.
Eduardo uses the experiences he's collected through his travels to inspire his design work. Novel sights, compositions and perspectives permeate his view of what it means to create something that resonates with people because it's fresh, dynamic and unexpected. Through his work, Eduardo's learned that when you design something right, people will naturally be drawn to it. Knowing the process of design requires deep exploration, Eduardo believes that you might not have all the answers right away but if you ask thoughtful questions, you'll get all the information you need.
Eduardo sees the power in collaboration where team members feel free to share ideas and are open to constructive criticism. He recognizes that being an architect comes with the responsibility to create well-designed and thoughtful spaces. Eduardo has accumulated nearly 25 years of experience in architecture and interiors based out of Peru, United States and Canada. Working on all aspects from concept design to construction administration, Eduardo maintains a strong attention to detail and diligence.
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What Is An Open Concept Floor Plan?
If you know anything about trends in the housing market or have looked into home improvement, you've probably heard the term "open floor plan" more than a few times. Here's a look at some of the most common ways homeowners make this design work in their homes.


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The factory glued-in bearings had to be knocked out to make way for the more reliable bushings. Nice of VFC to glue them in, but not sure why they moved away from the solid bushings. Gains from bearings are minimal.
Siegeteks are dropped in and shimmed to sub-0.5mm tolerance.
The Rocket Airsoft piston head was chosen in lieu of the usual Lonex POM head due to comparable weight (5.33g for the RA; 5.1g for the Lonex) and substantial cost difference. Also, the Rocket Airsoft head is thicker which contributes to AoE correction.
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Americans can be a noisy bunch and that includes when we are abroad. As a Seattle expat living in Berlin, I pay particular attention to my countrymen popping up in the news. And we do. Americans abroad recount their experience in the Japan earthquake, tax lawyer explaining the financial ramifications of expatriating, and organizing political campaigns abroad.
This blog will bring stories of American expats to the forefront. I will scout out stories in which Americans share the unique experiences that make up our immigrant life, discuss the difficulties of being away from "home" and other context for news stories concerning American policy.
I hope you will join me in discussion of these posts and offer your feedback and comments. Please feel free to share your stories or items of interest as we follow American Expats in the News.


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At this time in history, people are understandably more worried about the spectre of nuclear war than about drone assassination. Palgrave Macmillan is having a sale, so the ebook of War and Delusion: A Critical Examination, can be purchased through August 30, 2017, for 40% off. (use promo code PB2S17).
In War and Delusion, first published in 2013 and reissued as a paperback in 2016, I consider questions such as whether wars abroad can be construed as acts of self-defense and what we can infer from the treatment of veterans in the United States. The primary thesis of the book is that, in the modern world, just war theory has served primarily as a tool of pro-war propaganda.


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Once upon a time…
There lived long ago…
Now. I live now. The breath that fills my lungs is mine, but once was a part of someone else.
Once was a part of you.
A small consolation…when you are gone, when your eyes slide over me forgetting,
(Because we are strangers)
When there exists no happily ever after for those who have never met,
I hold the breath tight in my lungs until they ache.
I release it in a sigh.
An unspoken prayer.
I hope it reaches you again.
Tomorrow. We will have the train again. We will have tomorrow.
Once upon a time you had not met me yet.
The End.
That's all there is.


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Photo Scratch - Book Special!
In this special edition of Photo Scratch, spectators will be invited to take a look and feedback about work-in-progress photography book projects.
Featuring work-in-progress from:
Aisling Keavey
Lewis Bush
Stephanie Smith
Tamsin Green
Simon Martin
Chris Bethell
Francesco Ragazzi
Due to the nature of looking at books, this edition will be slightly different to the usual format. There will be two time slots, please do arrive at the slot you book. Booking is essential.
We are delighted that this edition is in collaboration with the exhibition taking place at Hotel Elephant at the same time by Photo Scratch alumni, Kevin Percival, who will be exhibiting his major project Tanera (Ar Dùthaich), which was shown at Photo Scratch in an early incarnation.
Same time and place. Booking essential.
Monday 19th March 2018
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The Dallas versus Houston debate may be old and worn thin, but there is one area in which Dallas is the clear winner going away (no, not plastic surgery): public transportation. More specifically, rail. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system is not only larger than Houston's METROrail (much larger, in fact), but it is a system that has been operational for 30 years.
Like so many things Houston has done, light rail, from the start, has lacked the kind of planning of our northern neighbors. Because we had staunch rail opponents, it was difficult to get any rail lines put in and expansion has been even more complicated. Politically, there was far less rancor, but there was a smarter approach as well.
There is no question it is expensive, particularly here in a city with dense development and no advanced planning for rail along freeway corridors, but Dallas is living proof that rail is a practical alternative to driving huge distances every day.
No one around here wants to admit to Dallas's superiority in anything, but this is one spot we might reconsider and there are good reasons why.
Dallas Built Outside In
The difficulty gaining political support for rail funding in Houston resulted in an early compromise: Build a short rail line from downtown to Reliant Park to prove how popular it would be. That happened and it was extremely popular (more on that in a moment), but it left politicians and critics unconvinced. In Dallas, on the other hand, they began by looking to suburban ridership. They have long lines that run well outside the metro area, which encouraged neighborhood commuters to stop driving and take the train. As ridership grew, so did demand in other areas and in and around downtown.
One of the biggest failings of the Houston rail system has been the inability to convince our huge suburban population that riding the train is worth it. How could we? They don't have any rail to ride. But, the Park and Ride system for Metro has been successful for decades. It's not hard to imagine how rail would offer a good substitute for that option.
METROrail is Wildly Popular
In 2014, when Dallas had opened its first rail line to the airport there, Houston already had nearly half of the ridership of DART despite only having a single line open. People love riding the light rail in Houston and there is no reason to think that would change if it were to be expanded, especially if it were delivered to the doorsteps of people whose commute is an hour every day or more. Imagine a rail line to Galveston in the summer or lines running to The Woodlands, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, Katy, Kingwood and Cypress.
The Metroplex is Just as Big as Houston, Maybe Bigger
And before you start talking about Houston's size, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is enormous. The greater Houston area is around 1,200 miles, but the entire Dallas region is several times that. Both of our cities service huge populations that surround us. In Houston, we have regional transportation programs designed to help advise TxDOT and others on massive freeway overhauls and changes to the driving landscape. There is no reason that rail should not be a significant part of that discussion, especially considering the population of the region is expected to nearly double by 2040. We can only pour so much concrete and fit so many cars on it.
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Airport Travel Could Be Streamlined
Perhaps the most ridiculous missing piece of our rail system that is found in Dallas is the airport-to-downtown connection. Business travelers fly in and out of Hobby and Bush Intercontinental every single day (many of them from Dallas) and the vast majority travel into downtown, the Galleria area or the Energy Corridor. The fact that their only options are cabs, Uber or rental cars is downright idiotic given the awful traffic in Houston. Who wants to add more cars to an already overcrowded freeway system?
Our Traffic is Already Brutal
Which brings us to the heart of the matter. Will an expansive light rail system eliminate traffic problems in Houston? Of course not. But, it would help to alleviate the congestion Houstonians face every day of their lives. Just having a chance to relax instead of fighting off distracted drivers would give plenty of car owners the impetus to take the train at least occasionally. And there is no good reason a regional rail system shouldn't be part of any plan to help curb the scourge of traffic in the area. If Dallas can do it, so can we.


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Linklaters advise Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian on the sale of Partex Holding B.V. to PTTEP HK Holding Limited for up to US$622m
Linklaters have advised Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (the "Foundation") on the sale of Partex Holding B.V. to PTTEP HK Holding Limited, a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited from Thailand for up to US$622m, subject to customary adjustments.
The multi-jurisdictional transaction will include assets in Oman, Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Angola and Portugal.
The Foundation is a Portuguese charitable fund which was created in 1956 by Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, a philanthropist who lived in Lisbon between 1942 and his death in 1955. Through his vision, contacts and persuasive skill, Gulbenkian played a decisive role in the first half of the twentieth century, mediating international negotiations that led to the development of the rich oilfields in the Middle East. The Foundation's main purpose is to improve the quality of life through art, charity, science and education. In addition to its cultural activities, the Foundation fulfils its mission through innovative programmes, providing scholarships and grants to other institutions and social organisations.
The Linklaters team was led by corporate partner Owen Clay, with projects partner Mark Russell, managing associate Dominic da Gama Campos and associate Prateek Andharia.
Jefferies International Limited were the Foundation's financial adviser and Morais Leitão Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados were the Foundation's Portuguese legal counsel.


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Refreshing or Revolting: 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan and Wagon
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class marks a mid-cycle refresh for the automaker's popular sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon. The E-Class was already a handsome looker to begin with so Benz kept the changes simple and subtle. The new E-Class' front end receives the brunt of the changes, but will it be enough to keep luxury buyers interested in the car? Let's have a look at how the styling has changed inside and out.
Benz designers have ditched the quad headlight design in favor of two units that also house the LED daytime running lights, which were previously located within the lower air dam. Speaking of which, the air dams feature a new design and are larger on the Sport model versus the Luxury model. Additionally, E-Class Sport sedans and wagons now features an oversized three-pointed star mounted in the center of the grille, a styling cue that was previously used on the coupe and convertible; sedans and wagons with the Luxury trim retain a traditional hood-mounted Benz ornament.
From the side, the 2014 E-Class loses its curve at the rear fender, which has been replaced with a simple and straight character line. Mercedes has also fitted the updated E-Class with a number of new rims. Out back, new taillights make it easy to distinguish the refreshed sedan from the outgoing model. The taillights' clear bar previously located in the center of the taillight is now a thin strip at the bottom edge, similar to the refreshed GLK; A slightly tweaked lower bumper complete the changes in the back.
Inside, designers turned to the S-Class for inspiration by adding a square analog clock between the center vents. The dashboard has a bit more wood and the instrument panel has been tweaked. The four-spoke steering wheel in the Luxury model now has metallic accents on the lower spokes while the Sport trim gets an entirely new three-spoke steering wheel that appears similar to the CLS.
What are your thoughts on the refreshed 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' revised styling? Sound off below.
Last week we featured the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Commenter +SOUL+ likes the evolutionary changes: "Look at the Porsche 911 it (hasn't) really had that many major changes and its looks are praised with every 'NEW' model." Miguel_Z, however, is underwhelmed: "Why did they even bother covering it with Camo?! My expectations were high, but it looks almost the same."


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This Winter's Events Fix the Goal and Plot the Course
THE biggest news in the world today is that the U.S. has acquired a positive policy to combat Communism. The goal is becoming clear, the basic decisions have been taken and a strategic outline for the free world set.
These decisions are not contained in any official speech or congressional action or secret military report. They were made as democracies usually make high policy in times of crisis: the people get ahead of their leaders; acceptance precedes proposal; operation outruns plan; event shapes intent.
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The Limit: Life and Death on the 1961 Grand Prix Circuit
Which reminds me: If you haven't seen the movie "Senna," rent or borrow or buy it, even if you know nothing about Formula 1. It's crazy good.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Life and death in Formula 1
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- Colin said...
Thanks Gael! My dad and I are huge F1 fans and go to one race every year. I'll be grabbing this for him for Christmas. And yes, "Senna" was brilliant.
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IRAN: Constitutional watchdog rejects Ahmadinejad's bid as caretaker oil minister
Iran's conservative establishment struck hard again at President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday, squashing his bid to take over as the country's caretaker oil minister ahead of a controversial government restructuring plan he's pushing.
The Guardian Council, a powerful body of clerics and jurists appointed by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and parliament, ruled that Ahmadinejad's decision to dismiss the oil minister and name himself caretaker over the country's vast energy resources was "illegal," the semi-official Fars news agency reported (link in Persian).
The news report, by an agency close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, said that the constitutional watchdog had not published a text of its decision and did not cite a source, but it said that Ahmadinejad's decision allegedly violated article 135 of the constitution, which governs the dismissal and appointment of Cabinet ministers.
The decision marks yet another blow to Ahmadinejad in a power struggle with Khamenei and his allies as the president tries to establish a legacy in the final stages of his term.
Ahmadinejad will have a tough time challenging the council's decision. Taking the matter up with the Expediency Council, which resolves disputes betwen Iran's branches of government, is out of the question -- it's led by Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who despises Ahmadinejad.
As self-proclaimed caretaker oil minister, Ahmadinejad was all set to attend what was set to be a routine June 8 meeting of OPEC in Vienna, a prospect that has alarmed energy analysts as well as Iranian officials.
Ahmadinejad's behavior lately seems designed to provoke a conflict with his rivals in the political establishment. He recently authorized his chief of staff, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, despised by conservatives and the clergy, to launch a new university, outraging regime stalwarts who see themselves as guardians of the country's cultural space.
In an interview published this week, his one-time spiritual mentor, Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi, speculated that Ahmadinejad had gone off the deep end.
"For someone to act in this manner and treat their intimate friends and closest colleagues in a way that they feel offended and begin to stand against them is not a logical move for any politician," Yzdi told the magazine Shoma.
He suggested that Mashaei might have "charmed" Ahmadinejad because the president's actions were "illogical and unnatural."
"There is something unnatural in this matter," he was quoted as saying. "We witnessed how this questionable individual [i.e. Mashaei] has harnessed [Ahmadinejad] and is holding him in his fist."
-- Borzou Daragahi in Beirut
Photo: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad walks past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as he arrives at a news conference in Istanbul May 9, 2011. Ahmadinejad is in Istanbul to attend the 4th U.N. Conference on the Least Developed Countries. REUTERS/Murad Sezer