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I did not wake up thinking, "Today I will draw a cheap lantern." But sometimes, when your day is packed, you have to seek out an opportunity to get some drawing in. In my case, I had a full day, and in the evening, I found myself manning a tent with a group that I volunteer with at a local festival. We had a couple tables set up and some cheap lanterns for when it got dark (actually, the others were good, but this one was pretty cheap). I'd brought some drawing supplies since I was going to be there for at least a few hours.
Aaand, I'm back. With a giraffe.
Hello, hello. I haven't posted here since July 2017! Two years ago I started doing a degree program in music composition and theory, and after an extremely busy, chaotic (and somewhat unhealthy) two years, I am happy to report that I've graduated. I've also left my full time job after 10 years to take a bit of a "sabbatical" for myself, and so I'm fortunate to find myself with more time on my hands as I figure out where I'm headed in this next stage in life.
Boeing-Stearman N2S-3
My final painting from Galveston! This was an airplane, a Boeing-Stearman N2S-3 from the Lone Star Flight Museum. I really love old airplanes & aviation in general, but I've never attempted to planes, or really any sort of vehicle, until now.
Donkey in black ink
I technically started this drawing a bit earlier in June, but most of it was done last week while I was visiting family in Galveston, Texas. Donkeys are pretty great and I'm reading a book right now that has a couple of donkey characters in it, so a donkey drawing seemed appropriate at this time.
Meeting Frog
Well, well, well! Look who's back! Yes, it is I. My goal to update every week fell by the wayside, but in my defense, I'm now a full-time student in addition to working full-time+, so it was hard to stick to that goal during the spring semester. However, I should have some time this summer and hope to update the blog a bit more over the next few months. In fact, I should have a series of posts coming out over the next 5-6 days to showcase some stuff that I have recently been working on while on vacation.
Continuing my experimentation with watercolor, I tried my hand at painting a flower at the request of my mother. It has an ink outline like a lot of my other stuff, but this time I went for a thinner line & a more loose quality (I think I tend to have bolder outlines). I've tried this a few times before, like with the watercolor of my cat.
Clownfish watercolor
I'm not always the best at talking about issues that matter to me – I suppose that's why it's generally easier for me to express myself through music or art. However! There has been a lot in the news that's been concerning me lately, & a lot of that is related to climate change. In about a week, the Trump administration has instituted a media blackout/gag order for the EPA and brought back the pipelines, among other things. While I'm not a scientist myself, I love science & believe that the scientific process is key to understanding our world. When the vast majority of scientists believe that climate change is happening & that humans have an impact on it, who am I to disagree?
With that being said, if you live in the US & want to try & do something, please consider signing a petition to ungag the EPA and call your senators to oppose the nomination of Scott Pruitt as head of the EPA.
Also check out some of the rogue/alt accounts that have been popping up surrounding the EPA gag order – I'm not a social media person & do not use Twitter, so it's saying something when I recommend checking them out!:
And a lot more: https://twitter.com/ariherzog/lists/alt-and-rogue/members
Also, please support the ACLU because they kicked ass this weekend: https://www.aclu.org/
And, now on to some commentary about the painting!
Watercolor cartoony fox
I'm kind of getting this in right at the last moment! However, I'm feeling pretty good that I've managed to upload a drawing once a week so far this year.
Black Lab Puppy
For week #2 of 2017, I finally finished a drawing I'd started about a month ago – I'm pretty sure it's a black lab puppy. I'd already had the outline done & just wanted to add some details & shading.
Blue Jay Way
Happy 2017! I failed at keeping up a regular drawing habit in 2016 – needless to say, this blog suffered as well. However, new years = new beginnings, and thus, I present to all of you one of my goals this year: to draw enough this year to update this blog, at minimum, once a week. I give myself some leeway for vacations, but I must update Scribble Fiend at least 52 times this year, and preferably spread out throughout the entire year. How's that for a goal?
So, for my first post of the year, I am actually sharing something I did about a month or so ago of a blue jay in watercolor and ink.


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SO I picked the winner(s) of my giveaway and because I didn't want to print out 160 names (there was 6 retweets) I cheated and used random generator!
I also thought it would be super fun to post some stats on what everyone's favorite form of communication is, and well.. let's face it, stats make me look smart :) (ok, confession the hubby did all the stat work....) I rounded by the way.. the .decimals were a little too much...
So after reading 154 comments (2 times) there were 158 of your favorite ways to communicate...
23% (36 people)(most preferred) would rather do it the old fashioned way, through cards and letters... SNAIL MAIL!!!
22% (34 people) would rather text (that's my favorite!!!)
18% (28 people) would rather keep in touch /communicate face-to-face :)
11% (17 people) of you would rather communicate through phone calls
10% (16 people) of you would rather blog/facebook/twitter/IM to keep in touch
10% (15 people) of you like e-mail as your favorite way to communicate
3% (5 people) of you like skype as your favorite way to communicate
I found this interesting:
7 of you guys HATE talking on the phone (I included myself in this one)
Oh and yes I counted all of your favorite ways, not just 1 per comment, so that's why the numbers seem off.....
NOW FOR THE WINNERS!!!!!! Drumroll please......
First Place......
The winner is... Laura from Sunshine and Starlight!!! Congrats Laura!!!
Second Place......
The winner is Seletha!!! Congrats Seletha!!!
Third Place.....
The winner is SaL from Love Quirky!! Congrats SaL!!!
Congrats to all the winners, E-mail me your addresses to:
I'll be shipping off all your goodies on Tuesday!!!

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This week's Finance Bill 2017 introduced a raft of new measures designed to make the UK tax system fairer, whilst modernising it for the digital age.
One of the main issues to come out of the Finance Bill was the need for the public sector to handle its contractors with 'reasonable care' when setting their individual IR35 statuses.
It's an approach that has been welcomed by Seb Maley, CEO, Qdos Contractor, who insists each contractor should be judged on its merits "independently and fairly".
"As stated in the Finance Bill, it is key that 'reasonable care' is taken when setting the IR35 status of public sector contractors," said Maley.
"Put simply, this means that public sector clients must not make general, blanket determinations and should make sure that every contractor engagement is considered independently and fairly.
"Wrongly placing contractors inside IR35 will come at a significant cost to contractors themselves, with public sector bodies and agencies suffering too if a lack of care is taken.
"85% of contractors plan to stop working in the public sector should they be placed inside IR35, affecting everyone in the supply chain dramatically."
From April 6th, public sector bodies will be required to determine the IR35 status of its contractors. If these bodies fail to take reasonable care i.e. blanket assess their contractors as inside or outside IR35, they will become the 'fee-payer'.
A 'fee-payer' means that the public sector bodies themselves will become responsible for deducting PAYE and National Insurance from wages to contractors, as well as paying Employer National Insurance.
Fee-paying responsibilities will also be placed upon public sector bodies that fail to relay their IR35 decision within a 31-day window, as anticipated since the draft IR35 rules were published in December 2016.
However, the Finance Bill 2017 states that those who abide within this 31-day window can still become the fee-payer if it transpires they have acted without reasonable care.


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PM meets Invictus Games athletes
Theresa May, PM and Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson were at Horse Guards Parade to meet the 72 injured, sick, and wounded athletes from the military representing UK. It was a time of smiles and a photo shoot. The Invictus Games is wonderful idea of Prince Harry's. While travelling back to Britain from Afghanistan, he wanted to improve the quality of life for the injured fellow soldiers he was travelling with. Soldiers from many countries are taking part and it has helped them in their journey of recovery. The Prince is busy with his wedding preparations an. The Games will be held in Sydney, Australia in October.
U.N. Security Council Live
Live session of the U.N. Security Council was televised showing many countries, such as China, Turkey, South Africa and the EU with the UK Ambassador to the UN as spokesperson calling on Israel to restrain from using live ammunition against the protesters. This emergency situation arose due to the killing of 62 Palestinians mostly young people. Israel's Ambassador to the UN together with the US Ambassador was saying no country would tolerate attack on her border therefore the right action was taken. The US rejected an inquiry into the matter and it has been suggested that the US has become part of the problem not the solution. Israel and US felt there were men from Hamas among the protesters and they were using the innocent prople as human shields In order to get through the fence. It was a divided assembly even the U.N. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process spoke passionately about finding a solution quick before the situation worsens. Two States, Israel and Palestine living next too each other in peace is the goal to strive for.
Floods in South India, Go a and Sri Lanka.
Heavy rainfrainfall has caused flooding in South India. The samegsame goes for Goa and Sri Lanka.
Royal Wedding Countdown
The World Press have arrived in the UK, specifically to Windsor for the wedding of the year. Saturday is the day and many tourists and well wishers have come too. Wishing the couple well is the general consensus as to every problem there is an answer.
Inspirational Story
Where do you serve?
A nurse held a birthday party for her two year old. She invited her colleague's six year old daughter and the all the children had immense fun. On the way home the six year old wanted her mother to take her to the Mall to look at toys, gifts and take pictures. As children do, the little girl thought it was too early to go home. While in the shop a lady dropped one of her items. The nurse took it over and said, " You don't want to miss this precious item to give to your special someone." The lady indicated it was for her mother, who is going to like it and the two shook hands and introduced themselves. The nurse noticed the texture of the lady's hands and mentioned that she must be busy. "Oh yes, I serve in an airline company", the lady replied. The nurse added, "It must be exciting being an air stewardess."
'I served as an accountant for 5 years, I had a great time serving there, I liked numbers, but I quit to study marketing. Though suggesting she could probably still do both, the nurse could see the steely determination of the lady. They parted ways with another handshake and goodbyes. What struck the nurse was the lady's emphasis on the word 'SERVE'. She saw how 'WORK' always so sounded like 'LABOUR' This stranger had given her something to think about and share the essential essence of serving to many people. Work is Labour that earns money or benefits. Serve is service stretching out to help graciously with no demands for rewards yet it is motivating.
We normally ask, "Where do you work?" So next time, try saying, "Where do you serve?, or " I serve in a …………company or in a hospital" as the case may be. Remember your title or role doesn't matter your heart matters.
Content from BBC news, Al Jazeera, TRT World, Sunny Skyz.
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Is it just me or are extracurricular activities wreaking havoc on your child's sleep schedule? Our kids have a pretty strict 7 PM bedtime schedule, so we have been a bit shocked with the time schedules for 6 year olds' sports activities.
My oldest is a soccer nut. His goal in life is to play in the World Cup, and he spends hours each day practicing "his moves" against himself. He is dedicated. He plays fall and spring ball, but has asked to also play in the winter recreation league this year.
We said, "Okay" and then looked at the practice times. These little guys practice until 8:30 PM on a school night. That means it is 9:30 or so before these kids are in bed. Is this a normal bedtime for kids? My guys can still take a nap on non-school days, so the thought of staying out late really makes me question his participation.
The boys usually don't fuss too much when we say it is time to go to bed, and we rarely do the prolonged "I need water – I'm hungry – Why is the world round" song and dance that so many of my friends have to get through before they can have a few quiet moments to themselves in the evenings. For full disclosure, there IS something about laying down at night that makes them both realize that they need to poop – luckily they are self-sufficient with that whole process.
So over my 9+ year love affair with Netflix (yes, we were using Netflix way before anyone we knew used Netflix), I have come to acknowledge that this company understands its customers. I have also realized that Netflix is really good at adding elements to their subscription services that make it nearly impossible for me to envision ever (and I really do mean EVER) breaking up with them.
You see, Netflix has done it yet again. They created 5-minute "shows" so when you child begs you for "one more show" before bed, you can indulge them without giving up too much.
What excuses do your kids use when they are stalling their bedtime?


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LIC Term Life Insurance Calculator
In a nutshell, life insurance policies cater to monetary benefits of the dependents of the policyholder in the case of his/her unforeseen death. This is, however, just a facade of life insurance plans, as these plans also doubleas pension funds, investment and saving tools, endowment funds etc. And, you will also receive tax benefits on the premiums paid towards a life insurance plan. Life insurance plans are designed to efficiently offer financial protection to the insured and for the future of his/her dependents.
Term Life Insurance Premiums:
Life insurance is a one-time or recurring payment made by you towards your life insurance plan. A life insurance plan is valid only if you make payment of the premium on time and in accordance with the guidelines of the insurer. In general, you will have the option to select the frequency of payment of premiums such as single premium, yearly, half-yearly, quarterly, or monthly. A part of this premium is paid out as assured sum when the policy's benefits get triggered.
Any life insurance policy's premiums vary depending on the plan that you choose along with the applicant's credentials. Generally, a healthier, younger individual will possibly be quoted a lesser premium than an individual who has attained the age of 50. In the same way, a non-smoker will receive a preferential premium rate while a smoker is probably quoted a higher amount. There are several variables, which play an important part in ascertaining the premium amount that you have to pay and make all the calculations on your own. This is where the LIC term life insurance plan calculator comes to your rescue.
LIC Term Life Insurance Premium Calculator:
An LIC term life insurance plan calculator is a tool, which gives you an approximate amount of the premium in accordance with the policy chosen by you and its technicalities such as premium frequency, sum assured, age, tenure, etc. This life insurance premium calculator is made available by the official insurers for their complete product list. For example, the LIC of India has its own tool to calculate the premium for life insurance policies. Usually, LIC term life insurance plan calculator includes the following fields where you have to provide all the information:
- Name of the plan
- Applicant's age
- Sum Assured
- Frequency of the premiums
- Tenure of the Plan
- Riders (if any)
It takes less than a minute to fill the whole form, and once you have entered all the prerequisite information and preferences, the tool will display a rough figure of the premium. The result displayed is an approximation as the insurance company may go for more details regarding your background, which can have an effect on the calculations of the premium.
Sample LIC Premium Calculation:
LIC premium calculations are a bit complicated and cannot be done by potential customers on their own because of the numerous fundamental variables. A premium calculator is the best tool for you in this scenario. Let us take an example of Life Insurance Premium Calculations to illustrate the calculations of the premium.
The LIC term life insurance plan calculator has 4 to 5 fields depending upon the chosen plan. For this illustration, we have selected a New Endowment Plan, which has the maximum number of fields that include:
Type of the Plan:
New Endowment Plan
Age of the Insured:
38 years
Tenure/Term of the Plan:
20 years
Sum Assured of the Plan:
INR 10 Lakhs
Accident Benefit/Rider:
*The Accident Benefit rider offers an additional cover for the accidental death on the top of base life insurance plan, by adding upa little amount of insurance premium on base premium. Other insurance companies may or may not offer the option of adding riders.
The inferencesof this calculation are as under:
Monthly Premium:
Quarterly Premium:
Half-yearly Premium:
Yearly Premium:
The premium figures are illustrated in four different types. Usually, yearly premiums are lesscostly in the long run as compared to monthly, quarterly and half-yearly options.
LIC Term Life Insurance Premium Calculator – FAQs
What are the factors that determine the premium rate of a life insurance policy?
While purchasing the life insurance policy, there are many factors which determine the premium rates of the policy. Based on the sum assured amount is chosen by the insurance buyer, tenure and age the premium of a life insurance policy is calculated. However, apart from this, there are many other factors that determine the premium rate of the policy. These are as follows:
- Gender
- Weight and Height
- Dependents
- Medical History
- Marital Status
- Income
- Occupation
- International travel
- Debt
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- High-risk hobbies
How often do you pay an insurance premium?
There are many different modes through which the insured can pay the life insurance premium. There are generally two types of premium payment options offered by the policy i.e. single premium payment, where the insured can pay the entire premium of the policy at one go and regular premium payment, where the insured can pay the premium in yearly, half-yearly, quarterly and monthly installments.
How to calculate life insurance premium?
One can calculate the life insurance premium with the help of LIC premium calculator. By entering the sum assured amount, age and income in the life insurance calculator an individual can determine the premium amount of the policy.
What happens if you stop paying life insurance premiums?
It is very important to pay the premium of the policy regularly in order to avail an uninterrupted coverage of the policy. In case, the insured fails to pay the premium of the policy within the due date then a grace period of 30 days is offered by the insured during which the policyholder can clear all the due premiums.
In case, the policyholder stops to pay the life insurance premium then the coverage of the policy will cease and the policy will lapse.
Are insurance premiums paid monthly or annually?
The insurance premium can be paid annually as well as monthly.
What is the current rate of insurance premium tax?
The rate applicable to the current insurance premium of the policy has been increased from 6.5%-8.5%.
Can I lower my life insurance premium?
Generally, life insurance policies do not offer any option to reduce the premium of the policy. However, if the insured wants to change the premium amount of the policy then they can forward an application to the concerned branch office or customer service center and ask to lower the premium rate of the policy.
Can I cancel my life insurance policy at any time?
No, you cannot cancel the policy at any time. In case, you are not satisfied with the terms and conditions of the policy and wants to cancel the policy then you can cancel the policy within the free-look period of 15 days offered by the insurance company from the date of inception.
How long do you have to pay life insurance premiums?
For a traditional life insurance policy, the premium payment duration is equal to the policy tenure. However, the premium payment tenure of a plan varies from policy to policy.
Is it worth it to buy life insurance?
Yes, buying a life insurance policy is the best way to secure the financial future of your loved one in case of the demise of the insured.
What is paid up value in Life insurance?
In case the policy premium is not paid on time and the policy lapses, then the policy acquires paid up value and the policy is considered as paid-up policy. Under the paid-up policy the coverage of the policy stays intact till the policyholder demise.
How much tax do I pay on my life insurance premium?
It is a general concept that the premium paid towards life insurance policy is entirely tax-free. It can be true in most of the circumstances but not for all types of the life insurance premium. Tax exemption on the premium amount is only applicable up to the maximum limit of Rs.1.5lakhs. Any amount above 1.5lkah will be taxable under the Income Tax Act of 1961.
How is the terminal bonus calculated?
Terminal bonus is also known a loyalty bonus which is paid to the policyholder at the time of maturity of the policy along with the maturity benefit. The value of the terminal bonus is not guaranteed and is disclosed only during the time of policy maturity.
Can I claim tax exemption on the life insurance premium amount?
Yes, you can claim tax exemption up to the maximum limit of Rs1.5 lakh under section 80C of Income Tax Act 1961.
Do you have to pay taxes on life insurance policy payout?
No, the payout offered by the life insurance policy is tax exempted under section 10(10D) of Income Tax Act
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My original plan was to post the first weekly wrap-up of the fall on the Friday after Labor Day -- but that week's schedule got thrown out of whack due to family circumstances. (DH's aunt passed away and he needed to go out of state for the funeral. She was 97.) So, second week of school, here we are. I'd like to find a somewhat structured meme to participate in for this, kind of like the Homeschool Mother's Journal at thehomeschoolchick.com -- except our family isn't called to homeschool at this time. (I love reading Annie Kate's weekly wrapups at anniekateshomeschoolreviews.com/ and Abbi's slices of life at proverbs31living.blogspot.com) I might also try to categorize these things based on my own goals -- my "wannabes" in the blog header. I guess I'm saying this thing may evolve. :)
So, even though this was the second week of school, last week was a short school/work week due to the Labor Day holiday. Which means that we've had a lot of information meetings/orientations/kickoffs in the past week, for dance classes, Girl Scouts, Sunday school (complete with church picnic, petting zoo and bouncy house), church book group, women's service group -- I think that's it. In regard to my things, it's good to see friends again after being somewhat disconnected from friends for the summer, but this week has been just too busy.
What's the Weather: Second full week of September, and we had a frost overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, and a few days with highs in the 50s or 60s. We'll probably warm up again for a while before true cold weather sets in, and the everbearing strawberry plant we got at a local plant sale this summer has been producing again the past few weeks. We also still have chives and mint outside, so we moved the plants closer together and covered them with the sheet for the guest bedroom. We'll wash it before our regular guest comes again. Probably.
From the Kitchen: The forecast had originally called for the cooler weather last weekend, which didn't happen, but I kept my menu plan in place and we had the first soup of the season: some yummy ham and bean soup made with some of the leftover ham from last Easter that I'd ground up and put in the freezer.
Lifelong Learning: Nora has been pulling out her dry-erase letter tracing book in the afternoons and weekends, and asking how to spell different words and phrases. She's practicing her writing. She also got out painting and stamping supplies this week, colored one of the pages in her stained glass flowers coloring book and added accents of glitter glue, and did almost all of the mazes in a little Dover Publications animal mazes book. We did science experiments on identifying acids and bases using goldenrod paper from her science kit, and then "homemade" paper from grape juice and coffee filters. She's also working on memorizing The Lord's Prayer.
Around the House-Keeping: Due to this week's cooler weather, we spent most of the only evening without at least one outside commitment sorting through the box of fall/winter kid clothes. Other than that, I haven't had time for any "extra" housekeeping beyond the basics. I did get the swimsuits washed up and ready to put away for winter, now that the beaches are closed.
Something Seasonal: Picked up our third-to-last box of produce from our CSA half-share for the year. Harvests are abundant right now, but we know the time is running short. Also saw an old red farm truck go into a driveway carrying a load of knobbly pumpkins. Seems a little early for that.
Feelin' Frugal:
freebies received:
$1.00 off any milk coupon
won a fall plant decoration at women's group meeting
Getting Organized: Had a few moments to make returns of things (and get the money back into my accounts or my hands): Target swimsuit bought on summer clearance that I realized would be too small by next year; one of the leotards found at the children's consignment store that turned out to be too small (the other two fit), Disney movies that I didn't order and don't want
Whatcha Readin'?: Simplify Your Life with Kids, The Cheapskate Next Door, If I Have To Tell You One More Time…


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:: HAZEMAG Supplies 2 Crushing Plants to Brazil
HAZEMAG & EPR GmbH received an order from the Brennand Cimentos Group in Brazil for the delivery of two crushing plants for their new cement works in the federal state of Paraiba/Brazil. The order comprises one limestone and clay crusher each.
The limestone crushing plant is designed for a throughput rate of 1500 t/h for the produc- tion of a final product of 95% < 90 mm. A second product of 95% < 50 mm may also be produced, however, with a smaller throughput rate. By means of the hydraulic impact apron control HAZtronic the adjustment from one product to the other may be effected at the push of a button.
The plant consists of the following components:
The clay crushing plant is designed for a throughput of 300 t/h for the production of a fini- shed product of 0 - 90 mm. It works according to the principle of crushing in the horizontal material flow with a feeder breaker (see photo below). By means of a chain conveyor the material is almost horizontally fed to the single roll crusher (feeder breaker), by which it is then crushed. The compact plant may be set up without major preparation and is fed by direct loading of the chain conveyor. A hopper or concrete foundations are not required.
The commissioning of both plants is planned for spring 2014.
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Cell Phone Technology
Now that you have InnoCaption and have the ability to make and receive calls regularly, it may be helpful to understand a little bit of the technology behind making cell phone calls.
Understanding Dropped Calls
In telecommunications a 'dropped call' occurs when a phone call is terminated before either party intended it to be terminated. Mobile phone network carriers measure this using an acronym called the 'Dropped Call Rate' or DCR. The DCR is measured as the percentage of calls which are dropped. This rate varies by carrier, with the number ranging from 1-5% of the total volume of calls. With roughly 2.4 billion cell phone calls made in the United States each day, this equates to 24-120 million dropped phone calls each day. It is no wonder then that 72% of Americans stated that they experience dropped calls occasionally and 32% claimed to encounter this problem at least a few times a week.
How this might affect your use of InnoCaption: It means that dropped calls will happen occasionally, however, these dropped calls are not caused by InnoCaption. When a dropped call occurs, often times the mobile phone user can simply call the person back and have a successful call. The biggest variable to whether a call will be dropped or not is the strength of the network signal for the mobile phone. No matter how strong the networks are though, dropped calls will probably always be a part of the mobile phone user experience.
Understanding Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the wireless connection of an internet source. It allows you to receive data (or surf the web) without physically being connected to your internet source. If you are not getting an internet connection on your cell phone, you may need to connect to Wi-Fi. You can connect to Wi-Fi through your smartphone's settings. Many restaurants,
hotels, coffee shops, and airports offer public Wi-Fi to their patrons.
However, it is important to note that not all Wi-Fi sources are created equal. The more devices that are utilizing a single Wi-Fi source, the weaker it becomes and can cause issues with stability. When using public Wi-Fi, the provider of the Wi-Fi sometimes requires an agreement before having full use of their Wi-Fi. If you haven't accepted their agreement, you may not have full use of their Wi-Fi. The easiest way to check if you need to agree to their terms is to open your internet browser and it will pop up if there is one.
How this might affect your use of InnoCaption: InnoCaption's technology uses both voice and data to provide you with the fastest, easiest and most accurate captioning for your smart phone. If your phone does not support simultaneous voice and data, you will need to be connected to Wi-Fi in order to make or receive a call. If the Wi-Fi is not a strong source, this can cause the calls to not connect or to be connected and then drop. To learn more about Wi-FI, click here.
Understanding Rebooting/Restarting Your Phone
Sometimes our phones, just like computers can begin to run slow or improperly. Phones are mini computers that will, after time, get out of sync. When phones begin to run slow or different than how they should, we suggest that you restart or reboot your phone. Rebooting is the process of shutting your phone completely off and then turning it back on. This will allow the technology and programs to shut down and get a fresh start. Rebooting your phone can help issues with poor signals, calling problems, messaging issues and slow data connections.
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Understanding 3G vs. 4G
3G and 4G are common terms used to describe mobile phone networks. The "G" stands for generation, meaning that 3G and 4G are simply the 3rd and 4th generation of mobile broad band internet networks. At this time, 4G networks are only used for data connections, while the older networks perform the voice connection. Each time a new generation of wireless broadband is released, the carriers must upgrade their phones so that they can send and receive signals from the new towers. As a general rule the 4G network connection should be faster than the 3G connection on the same network. It is important to note that not all 4G networks are created equal. 4G network strength and speed can vary based on location and carrier. Certain carriers are strong in certain areas, so you can check which carrier has the strongest connection in you specific area.
How this might affect your use of InnoCaption: InnoCaption uses simultaneous voice and data to caption phone calls for the deaf or hard of hearing user. The captions come through using the data network (4G or Wi-Fi) and the voice connection comes through using the standard voice network. This is why the strong 4G network connection is necessary for the application to function properly when not connected to WiFi.


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- From the WIP, under EXCEPTIONS/REJECTS, click FED REJECTS. A screen similar to the Return Lookup screen will appear with a list of Returns rejected by the IRS.
- Double click on a Return you want to resolve. The Return will open, and the Return Errors and Rejects window will open on top of the Open Return. The Rejects Tab will be open, and it will show a list of errors that must be corrected.
- To understand an error, click on the line of that error and it will highlight in blue. Click DETAILS. The Description area will give greater explanation as to the error.
- Fix the listed errors in the Return.
- Close the Return Errors and Rejects window.
- Click TRANSMIT to queue the Return for a retransmission to Central Site.
- Go to the next rejected Return on the list, correct the errors, and click TRANSMIT.
- When you are finished correcting and transmitting the Returns, click the WIP button in the Toolbar to return to the opening screen.
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text: PROFESSOR BLASTOFFwith VAN STEE Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 7:00pm$18.00 advance$20.00ALL AGESPROFESSOR BLASTOFF LIVEVenue: The Cedar Cultural Center Info TabsPerformersPerformer: PROFESSOR BLASTOFF Professor Blastoff is a weekly conversation between comedian Tig Notaro and her two co-hosts and comedian friends, Kyle Dunnigan and David Huntsberger. Each week, the hilarious trio discusses a topic of interest, typically based in science, philosophy or theology with comedian Aaron Burrell assisting in the research. Professor Blastoff is released through the Earwolf Network. Read more about PROFESSOR BLASTOFF Special GuestsSpecial Guests: VAN STEE WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERBANDCAMPIn the spring of 2010, Charlie Van Stee and Josh Kaplan disbanded The CVS Trio after four years together. The purpose of the split was for Charlie to focus on a new path in his life. Setting aside his musical aspirations, Charlie instead began placing much needed attention on the health of his mother, a job at a local co-op, and a family that included a very animated 6 year old. Read more about VAN STEE Cedar Cultural Center


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Hungary has been the spotlight of the news recently with reports of the maltreatment of migrants entering and passing through the country. While I do not agree with the drastic measures taken, Hungary's short-term solution is mainly about concern for its own economic stability.
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For many people adding to their current home is the preferred option than moving to a new one. It may be that more space is needed or that a dedicated space for a specific reason is required. It might be that the homeowner wants to add to their home and make it more attractive for sale in the long term. Whatever the case, when work is being done it may fall under the official system known as planning permission – but what work requires planning permission and what can be done without it?
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The idea of planning permission has put off many a home improvement project. It appears to be a complex process with a random chance of a positive outcome and a complex means of application. But the truth is that it doesn't need to be such a maze of bureaucracy and there are lots of things you can do around the home that don't even require it. Plus, should you need it, the process of applying is now easier than ever thanks to the internet.
Do you need planning permission?
The first thing to consider is if you even need planning permission in the first place. Sure if you are planning to start creating self build homes on a plot of land you own for you and your family, you are going to need full planning permission. But there are lots of smaller home development projects that don't require it.
Under the new Permitted Development Rights system, you can add a number of types of extensions to your home without planning permission as long as you follow certain rules. You can always check with your local authority if you want to be totally sure at any point but generally, you don't need permission as long as:
- The extension uses no more than 50% of the area of the land
- The extension isn't forward of the front wall of the house (known as the principal elevation)
- The extension isn't higher than four metres or three metres within 2 metres of a boundary
- The extension uses similar materials to the house
- There are no verandas, balconies or raised platforms
There are a few other rules that apply, and things are different for flats and maisonettes, but this shows you can add a brick extension or a conservatory to your home often without any planning permission being required.
Other additions and changes
Each project will have rules that apply to it but there are lots of things you can do with a quick check and no planning permission. These include:
- Paving the front garden with porous materials
- Adding garages, sheds and outbuildings
- Replacing windows or doors
- Adding skylights
- Adding wind turbines and solar panels
- Making some changes to fences, walls and gates
- Converting the loft
- Converting the garage
Always check the exact specifics of the project before you go ahead but this shows there is a lot you can do without the need for planning permission.
I need planning permission: What's next?
If it turns out that the project you are considering doesn't fall under permitted development, then you need to look to get planning permission for it. This will include adding some outbuildings or extensions if they are over the stated size and building homes from scratch among others.
There are two stages of planning permission – outline and full. Outline is where permission is granted in principle to construct a house or building as long as certain design conditions are met. Most people simply go straight to a full permission because the level of detail required for an outline is very similar and this saves delaying the process. However, some plots may come with outline permission, so you can see what you can do before embarking on applying for full permission.
Each site will have its own unique requirements for the planning process but there are generally some forms that are required for it and five copies of each should be provided. These include the application forms, the signed ownership certificate, a site plan, a block plan and the elevation information for both the existing and proposed sites. There is also the need for a design and access statement and the fee.
Costs and statements
A Design and Access statement is used to justify the design concept and the access to it and what is required depends on the scale of the project and its sensitivity. Most local authorities will have guidance notes on their websites to help you complete this and it is required with planning permission. You can also work with a builder and architect to complete all the forms.
Costs of planning permission vary around the country but are currently around £380 in England for a new single dwelling. For home improvements such as an extension, the fee in England is around £170 and a little less in Wales. There can be further small charges for the discharge of 'planning conditions' needed to be met before the work starts.
How is planning permission decided?
The local authority will use what is called 'material considerations' when decided whether to give planning permission for a project or not. These can include a range of matters including:
- The loss of privacy for neighbouring properties
- The loss of light or overshadowing issues
- The parking and highway safety considerations
- Traffic and noise issues
- Layout and density of building
- The design, appearance and materials
- Any government policies
- Previous planning decisions
- Nature conservation and the impact on any listed buildings or conversation areas
Neighbours can be consulted and invited to comment along with parish councils in England and Wales. If there are no objections, then the officers can grant approved under 'delegated powers' but if there are objections then a majority vote is required from the local planning committee.
Conservation areas
If you live or wish to live in a conservation area, the process is more complicated. There are a lot more regulations in place and a greater consideration is given to the impact on the environment. The purpose of these areas is to protect and enhance special architectural or historical areas and therefore work that might impact this will likely not be given planning permission.
There are lots o things that can now be done with permitted development so often planning permission isn't a consideration. And if you need to get planning permission, much of the process can be done through the internet, speeding it up and making it easier. You should always work with a professional to ensure you get everything correct for the application and this will increase the chances of it being accepted.


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Kip Alishio and Becky Dysart receive Miami University's Distinguished Service Award
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Kip Alishio with President David Hodge.
Kip Alishio and Becky Dysart have each received Miami University's 2014 Distinguished Service Award.
President Hodge announced the awards at his annual address Sept. 3. The award is given to at most two recipients every other year, alternating years with the Distinguished Professor Award. The awards and recognition committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations to the president, who makes the final selection.
Kip Alishio, director of Miami's Student Counseling Service (SCS) for 22 years, has been a tireless advocate for the mental health needs of students and his leadership has significantly enhanced the office's ability to serve students effectively, according to his nominators.
"Certainly within the Division of Student Affairs, his footprint is ubiquitous … Our Miami families have come to know and trust him in their most challenging hours, as a voice of calm empathy in times of student death and emotional disintegration, when walls appear to crumble. Kip is so often their Superglue," one nominator wrote.
He was behind the Kognito and Just in Case programs — electronic tools to help identify students in emotional distress — that were instituted with grant money a year ago.
Alishio designated SCS staff to serve as specialists for several student subpopulations; shepherded the formation and early development of the Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault group; extended the reach of the office via SCS-provided consulting hours at the women's center and office of diversity affairs; trained faculty and staff on how to recognize and assist at-risk students; and established the popular therapy dog program.
A licensed psychologist, Alishio received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Miami in 1985, the same year he was hired as a counseling psychologist in SCS.
He has been a strong contributor to Miami's efforts to recruit and retain diverse staff and to serve diverse students and played a large role in the development and implementation of the "I Am Miami" campaign.
Becky Dysart with President David Hodge.
Becky Dysart, director of staff development in human resources since 2008, has led efforts to provide more and varied opportunities to all staff.
"Miami often talks about itself as a learning community," a nominator wrote. "For staff, no one has done more to make this a reality than Becky Dysart."
She led the development and implementation of Lean training. That included introducing new employees to the concept, leadership training and a certification program that takes two to three years to complete.
The Lean Initiative is a process Miami uses to improve quality, responsiveness and productivity, and reduce costs by analyzing the work and finding ways to improve it.
"Becky's contribution to the success of Lean has been incredible and demonstrated how to break down departmental barriers and create a true Miami community where people from various departments come together to address issues, improve processes and achieve one of our breakthrough objectives," a nominator wrote.
For the past five years, Dysart has served on a steering committee of the Institute for Miami Leadership Development, which provided leadership development opportunities for senior leaders at Miami.
Because of her leadership of the job enrichment program that exists for classified staff, that program now provides a common curriculum based on job duties and responsibilities and prepares employees to have the necessary skills to be promoted to the next level. She also developed a program for new supervisor training.
Dysart, who began her career at Miami in 2000 as a program assistant in university communications, also is credited with bringing organizational development consulting services to many departments.


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Perth, I think we need to take a break. We've been non-stop the last few months—move over NY, we're calling it: Perth is the city that never sleeps. Would we have it any other way?! No, absolutely not. We're having too much fun to slow down.
Next up we've got The Imagination Project at Claremont Quarter—an interactive art installation that's going to blow your damn mind. And, yeah, it's curated to be as 'grammable as possible.
Oh, and it starts right freaking now.
Dying to know what's going down?! Here's a list of exactly what's on so you can start art directing your Instagram before you've even arrived:
- Aurora Lights—think fully immersive colour and sound as you get lost in this magical realm.
- Disco Lights—we're talking bright lights, mirror balls and the chicest dance party in town.
- On Cloud 9—think what it would be like to float on a cloud.
- Secret Garden—a floral-filled secret garden that's going to make Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement look like amateur hour.
- Over The Rainbow—rainbows. Enough said.
So, if you can appreciate good Insta content when you see it, we'd suggest you get here ASAP. Upload a pic using @claremontquarter and #ImagineWithCQ and you could win a $250 voucher to spend at Claremont Quarter—each week!
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Where to Go Besides the Beach
"Alternatives for Summer Vacations"
With the arrival of summer, the minds of many start turning to thoughts of spending time at the beach. But for various reasons, we can't all make it to the shores every summer. Some may be concerned about the unhealthy effects of the sun, which is magnified on beaches due to the reflective effects of water and sand. Others may just have problems coordinating a trip out of town given the distance and travel time. But there are plenty of other ways to have a fun summer. Consider some of these alternatives to beach holidays when planning what to do for your summer vacation.
Get Wet Elsewhere
If you have kids, water parks with slides and fun features such as fountains and rides are the way to go. You can get waves without the ocean in certain resorts with wave pools. There are lakes where you can windsurf, waterski, jetski, paddleboat, row, or just plain swim. You can even scuba-dive in some lakes. There are water skate parks if you want to try this scaled-down version of water-skiing. Hot mineral water has therapeutic benefits, and you can always cool off in a regular pool or with a shower afterward.
- Rather stay in a lower altitude? - Consider making a visit to waterfalls instead. There is no cooler and more scenic way to take a shower. And for the daring, it might be fun to shoot the rapids.
- See What it's Like Under the Sea - Maybe you can't leave the urban jungle at all for your vacation. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sight of varied corals and sea creatures. You just need to go to an aquarium. Without having to snorkel or scuba dive, an aquarium can reveal the beauty of the ocean and offer an education on various marine species and how to help protect them. In an aquarium, you won't end up invading that territory of marine wildlife and possibly further polluting it.
- Watch Wildlife - There are those who might still take issue with the artificial, however well-simulated, setting of an aquarium. However, there are many other places where one can see live animals in their natural habitat. For instance, there are crocodile farms and bird sanctuaries. To avoid the hot sun entirely during your animal sighting experience, try a night safari.
- Have Fun at a Farm - Many farms, especially those where non-native species are cultivated, are located in cool areas. In some you can pick produce, pet animals or ride horses. They might even prepare what you harvested or caught for you. It is relaxing and a great way to get close to nature, which has proven health benefits.
- Cool off with Caving - Our country abounds with fascinating caves to explore on foot or by boat. In these caves you can see many intricate geological formations. Some also have intriguing Stone Age markings.
- Chill with Culture and Art - Baguio is known for its museums, with plenty of shopping, good food, and cultural events to boot, but it can get crowded at this time of the year due to its popularity. Tagaytay offers not just beautiful scenery but the must-see Orlina Museum now. These sophisticated cities offer plenty of good dining as well. There are also more rustic options. The Taal area is known for its beautiful, well-preserved ancestral homes. Antipolo has plenty of galleries and a petroglyph cave. Quezon and Laguna are both cool, rustic provinces that are known for their delightful handicrafts.
The Final SelectionOnce you and your companions have decided what type of vacation you'd like to go on, you can start making your travel arrangements. Looking for deals online is often helpful, but make sure to read the fine print before you purchase a deal. It's always a good idea to do your research and check the ratings of potential places before you finalize your choice. Then set a date, work out what you need for your trip, and go enjoy your vacation. Even if you don't set foot near the sea, life can still be a beach for you this summer!


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Job Title: Citi Country Officer (CCO)
Primary Location: Tanzania United Republic of
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Function: Business Management and Admin
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Travel Time: No
Job ID: 19025544
Context and Purpose:
The CCO is the face of Citi in the country, playing the crucial role of leading and protecting the Citi franchise. In both leading the business and protecting the franchise, the CCO must achieve collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders – effectively managing a matrix team.
This role may also have additional responsibilities as the Head of a business / function.
The position is responsible for leading and growing Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG) business in Tanzania covering Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) which provides comprehensive relationship coverage, Markets and Securities Services (MSS) business, Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business which provides integrated cash management and trade finance and Capital Markets Origination (CMO) business focused on the capital-raising needs of our institutional clients. Citi's target market comprises multinational companies, large local corporations, Government and related entities, Financial Institutions (FI), and Not for Profit Business (NPI).The Tanzanian market has significant growth opportunities and may require large-scale investments to capture them and meet the annual revenue plan of US $22 mil. The CCO will also be responsible for managing a direct expense base of US$ 13.3 mil.
Leading the Business
Ensuring that an annual business plan is approved by all respective businesses, product lines and functions as well as the Regional CEO, with performance against that plan monitored regularly.
Managing (directly or through matrix reporting, as appropriate) all businesses, product lines and functions based in country.
Leading the Public Sector Business, in partnership with the Public Sector Group, including business development and client relationships.
Acting as a single, coordinated face to the local marketplace and the lead Citi representative in the country in front of external stakeholders including clients, regulators, government, community, media and actively raising Citi's profile.
Being involved in the decision-making process for acquisitions/investments/divestments for proprietary M and A in the country.
Providing oversight for all critical country and other risk limits and for country scenario planning.
Ensuring a realistic succession plan is in place for key country roles, to include at minimum permanent members of CCC. In partnership with HR, executing Citi's Talent agenda and overseeing franchise-wide Talent review and development activities.
Protecting the Franchise
Protecting Citi's reputation in the country.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (local and US).
Ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements regarding "financial inclusion".
Ensuring compliance with all corporate policies, including ethical standards, corporate governance standards and business practice requirements.
Leading management and coordination of governmental and regulatory relationships.
Promoting a strong culture of timely escalation, ethics, compliance and control.
Identifying, assessing, mitigating, communicating and anticipating all types of risks through the development and sustainability of appropriate control mechanisms.
Leading and coordinating consistent application of Managers Controls Assessment (MCA) process across the franchise.
Managing the organization and corporate governance of country-based legal entities and their regulatory reporting.
Leading Citi's response to a franchise-wide event, e.g. crisis or disaster. In such a situation, all business and function heads must work under the CCO's direction.
If there is a Board of Directors of a local incorporated legal entity, ensuring that proper management takes place to include effective working relationships and clear directional understanding with all directors, and in particular, with external directors.
Work Experience
Previous experience of managing Risk, Finance and Controls.
Business Management and running a P and L.
Managing teams across a matrix organization.
Relationship/stakeholder management with both internal and external stakeholders.
Cultural sensitivity gained through working in more than one country.
Navigating corporate governance frameworks.
Understanding and translating global/regional strategy.
Knowledge and Skills
Product Knowledge
Core product knowledge and ability to use diagnostic capabilities to bring the potential of the Firm together for the client.
Impact and Influence
Exceptional speaking and written communication skills.
Strong listening skills and ability to influence key stakeholders.
Exhibits credibility, flexibility and authenticity when communicating with clients, employees, internal partners, regulators, media and other key stakeholders.
Relationship Management
Builds strong and lasting relationships with clients and partners.
Navigates internal and external networks to drive value for clients and the Firm.
Risk, Finance and Controls
Familiar with Citi's Risk culture, Risk and Finance framework and their application at a country level.
Sound understanding of credit, price, interest rate, liquidity, operational, reputation, strategic and compliance risk.
Sound understanding of capital allocation.
Familiar with Citi's franchise governance framework.
Creates alignment between the global strategy and local execution, while balancing resources among front, middle and back offices.
Ensures timely issue escalation within and from the country.
Strengthens relationships with external stakeholders, especially regulators.
Understands the importance of local corporate governance requirements with the subsidiary board, where applicable, and often with outside directors.
Leadership Capability (Leadership Standards)
Develops our People
Builds talent and teams for Citi by creating a culture of meritocracy and transparency, and celebrating excellence, initiative and courage.
Inspires and empowers the team to work collaboratively to achieve superior results.
Creates an environment where people hold themselves to the highest ethical standards.
Models personal growth and consistently provides coaching and feedback in support of ongoing development and retention.
Attracts great talent, builds a diverse talent pipeline, and recognizes, rewards, and promotes based on performance.
Drives Value for Clients
Enables economic value and positive social impact for clients, companies, governments and communities.
Puts clients first by anticipating, understanding and exceeding their expectations and needs.
Acts as trusted partner to clients by delivering superior honest advice, and quality products and services.
Brings the best of Citi and knowledge of global issues and market trends to create value and goodwill with clients.
Drives innovation, competitive differentiation and speed to market by actively learning from others.
Works as a Partner
Works collaboratively across the Firm and encourages others to achieve the best results for Citi and our clients.
Exemplifies global leadership by embracing unique perspectives from across Citi to achieve the best solutions.
Challenges self and colleagues to higher levels of performance by actively listening and engaging in constructive dialogue.
Treats people with respect and assumes the intentions of others are based on common goals and shared purpose.
Champions Progress
Champions a culture of high standards, pushes for progress, embraces change and challenges the status quo in support of Citi's vision and global strategy.
Communicates a vision that is forward looking and responsive to changes in the environment.
Inspires enthusiasm and mobilizes resources for productive and innovative change.
Exhibits confidence and agility in challenging times.
Sets a positive tone when implementing Citi-wide change initiatives.
Lives our Values
Ensures systemically responsible outcomes while driving performance and balancing short and long term risks.
Sets the standard for the highest integrity in every decision.
Leads by example: willing to make difficult choices in support of Citi and our stakeholders.
Makes Citi better for all by putting clients' and Citi's interests ahead of individual or team.
Has the courage to always do what's right and the humility to learn from mistakes.
Delivers Results
Sets high standards and achieves performance objectives by creating a clear path toward ethical and sustainable results.
Translates Citi's strategy into effective plans for growth or optimization while proactively overcoming obstacles.
Prioritizes and provides a clear line of sight to the most critical work.
Sets goals and measures progress to ensure the organization is focused on ethics, execution and results.
Expects self and team to consistently meet/exceed expectations.
Education Level
Bachelors degree, potentially Masters degree; 15+ years of experience, including 10+ years' managerial experience. MBA preferred.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
Valuing Diversity:
Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.
Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Application Deadline: 2019-06-05


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It's important that both GPS and Wifi(even if they are not connected) are activated on a phone. if power-saving(low power)mode has been enabled, it can prevent iSharing from running in the background.
The below is a screenshot as an example to when these settings has a problem.
- normal status.
- A friend has turned off the location service. In this case, we can't detect any location. Check "Enable location service on iOS" and "Enable location service on Android"
- A friend has turned off the WiFi. In this case, we can't detect an exact location and the accuracy may be very low.
- A friend has turned on the low-power (power saving) mode. In this case, a location update will be restricted. e.g. You may see outdated locations. Location history may not be updated.
- A friend has removed the app. In this case, we can't detect any location.
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SB 1064: Practice of Surgical Technology
GENERAL BILL by Lynn
Practice of Surgical Technology; Prohibits a person from practicing surgical technology in a health care facility unless he or she meets certain criteria. Prohibits a health care facility from employing or contracting for the services of a surgical technologist unless the surgical technologist meets certain requirements. Requires a health care facility to verify that a person who is qualified to practice surgical technology meets continuing education requirements and maintains the credential of certified surgical technologist, etc.
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Health Regulation
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• Referred to Health Regulation; Budget -SJ 80
• Introduced -SJ 79
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Health Regulation
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The historic Heights neighborhood in Houston has long been known for its decades-old homes, welcoming boutiques and unique architecture. These and other attributes helped the district make a new list of the Friendliest Neighborhoods in cities across the country.
The ranking was developed by National Geographic in partnership with Resonance Consultancy and resulted in a list of 28 friendliest neighborhoods in communities from San Francisco to Miami.
With help from Best Cities analytics, statistics and other user-generated data, the Resonance team compiled the list that celebrates the most welcoming enclaves in the U.S. Neighborhoods were rated based on the qualities of walkability, public spaces, home affordability, and prevalence of third spaces (restaurants, breweries, cafés, and more).
The publication says that part of the Heights' charm was "mid-century bungalows and turreted Victorian houses draw young couples and singles to walkable The Heights, an older neighborhood a short bike-trail ride north of downtown Houston."
The authors said of the neighborhood's third-party spaces: "Restaurants, many in vintage buildings, specialize in tacos, Vietnamese sandwiches, or Texas brisket (try the new Truth BBQ). Nineteenth Street is lined with quirky coffee shops and local retailers, including AG Antiques, a decor emporium in an old dry goods store. The Art Car Museum exhibits lavishly tricked-out wheels, as well as local and international contemporary artwork."
Learn more about Houston neighborhoods and the culture of the region on our Living in Houston page.


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Introducing: cookery demos and lunch
If you've seen Nick presenting at local food festivals, you'll agree that he shouldn't be hidden in the kitchen all the time. With that in mind, as well as bigger list of food festival demos on his list for 2018, he's decided to run cookery demos at The Miller too.
Demos and lunch
Nick's a dab hand at this cooking lark and he had the honour of learning from some of the best in the business, including Roux Scholar Matthew Tomkinson. Now it's his turn to help you learn to cook like a professional!
With a seasonally etched series of cookery demo lunches, he's dedicating an hour to demonstrating what, how and when to prepare, cook and serve seasonal ingredients and dishes. The demo is followed by a 2 course signature lunch cooked by his team, that he will sit and enjoy with you, while you talk about all things food (if you want – he's also a Spurs fan, a former head chef for Heston Blumenthal, and an adept skier).
You'll take home a recipe for the demo dish and Nick will wait to hear (or see) how your homemade creations come along!
Book a cookery demo
A full list of dates and themes is available here. Why not bring along a friend or friends, your mum, dad or auntie, your niece, nephew or cousin? Demos will start at 11:30 and the session will be complete by 1.30/2pm in time for the school run or to get back to your desk after an extended lunch break.
The demos will run monthly throughout the year, except during in August.


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A new show is about to begin on MTV!
The Royal World is set to hit a screen near you on Wednesday, November 7th.
Tyler Dooley – Meghan Markle's nephew – is one of the cast, but that's not all there is to him.
He wants to represent the average person on MTV's The Royal World.
Here are five things you didn't know about Tyler Dooley!
Tyler Works Hard
In his The Royal World interview, Tyler said that he works 7 days a week.
Fellow castmate Daniel Maclaurin said: "People like Tyler, I could never have seen myself crossing paths with a cannabis grower from Oregon".
We guess you've got to do what you love and love what you do!
Tyler Dooley is Taken
Tyler is currently in a relationship.
His girlfriend is Sandra Bazan and he basically adores her.
Most of Tyler's Instagram is made up of photos of him and Sandra captioned: "I love you with all of my heart".
How Old is Tyler Dooley?
Tyler is 25 years old and says that he can shotgun a beer faster than anyone in the world.
When asked what the most outrageous thing that's ever happened to him on a night out, Tyler said: "Honestly I'm not even going to say anything about that".
Tyler Has a Dog Called Mac
Tyler and his girlfriend, Sandra, have a golden retriever.
The golden pup looks like a right character wearing glasses, bandanas and even riding on a jet ski with Tyler.
Mac has his own Instagram account – @macdooley1.
Tyler Loves Tattoos
Tyler grew up in LA, California.
He said he's come from humble beginnings.
From Tyler's Insta it looks like he's taken a bit of a liking to London, he said that he visited for the royal wedding and it looks like he's getting some London themed pieces added to his sleeve.
MTV The Royal World – Meet the cast including Meghan Markle's NEPHEW!
Remember to subscribe to realitytitbit.com for all of your latest The Royal World news.


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We are Easy to find! Just off junction 3 of the M42 (2 minutes' drive), surrounded by Redditch, Studley, Bromsgrove, Wythall, and Birmingham, all within 5-20minute drive from our location.
Heading from Redditch up the A435 towards M42 Junction 3 - Follow the signs for Beoley (B4101). As you approach the Petrol station on your left turn off to enter the (B4101) you will come to a small roundabout. Take the second exit towards Beoley Village (B4101) Then immediately turn right onto Seafield Lane. Follow signs for Attwell Farm Park. The entrance to the farm is roughly 500 yards on the left. Opposite Oakland International.
If you want to use the bus, the 150 or 150A Service from Redditch bus station runs daily. And will drop you off at Branson's Cross. Just outside the Cross & Bowling pub on the A435. There is then a 0.8 mile walk, roughly 15 minutes to the Farm.
Parking is available on site. We have disabled parking just outside the entrance of the farm park. Once the immediate car park is full outside the entrance, we will open our overflow carpark just as you first drive into the farm. If you require any assistance please call our office on 01527 66191, and we will do our best to assist you.


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As the Tax Extension season for 2017 begins I plan to continue to be mindful of issues as they arise concerning the 2018 tax year. I have provided, in an earlier blob, a calculator to determine if the 20% business deduction will be beneficial to you as a business owner. If you have not tried it yet, now might be a good time as we move into the final half of of 2018.
Due to the changes, many of those forming new entities are now considering the option of forming corporations rather than pass through's. Remember, an LLC does have the option to elect to be a corporation, even if there are two or more members and it has defaulted to a partnership. As well, those who formed corporations have the option to be as pass through with an S Election.
Thank you for the wonderful comments I have received since I started this blog early in 20I8 and hope you continue to enjoy it. Please let me know if you have questions or need help.
For your information, here is an interesting article for those that are curious about changes to the Meals and Entertainment deduction and a chart that compares the changes from 2017 to 2018.


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Political Flashback: Michelle Wolf. Thoughts? White House Correspondents Dinner. Response? Hopefully your reply is somewhere along the lines of "Yeah, a secular event with secular jokes, all went as expected." But I have a feeling most people don't share that sentiment. There has been too much slamming of Michelle Wolf as a comedian on social media for me to believe the general populous really understands what her job was. Personally, I was not surprised by Wolf's jokes. I admit, I found most of them hilarious. She disarmed the audience, she exposed the truth, and she delivered her witticism in with great timing. What more do you want when you hire a comedian for a politically charged event? It has been difficult for me to reconcile with the outrage of many Christians I know. To what standard were you holding her? She has never proclaimed to be a spokesperson for Christ or the Church. She cannot have disappointed you in that regard. Perhaps you were holding her to the high standard of the American President? If so, Wolf could have gone much farther than she did. We, as a people, allowed a man with brutally vile language to take over a public position. We know what his tweets say. We know what he says behind closed doors. We know what he says to the faces of multiple women. Why do we expect anything more from anyone else? For those who are sharing "Protect Sarah Sanders" posts to your timelines, did you also share "Protect Rosie O'Donnell?" No? Hmm. Why not? Why is one member of the White House administration allocated your undivided protection when many women before her were slandered and disrespected?
Of course, by the time this is public, Michelle Wolf and her 'terrible' speech will be old news. While this piece is not about politics, or about the White House correspondent dinner, it is interesting that now we have moved on from slandering Wolf to someone else. Even in our hate we have difficulty concentrating. Why? Are we so slammed with information that requires outrage we cannot pay attention to one event for longer than 24 hours? Or is our hate and anger so rampant that it requires a new target to devour every second? Are our words so incendiary we cannot keep them in our mouths – instead we have to purge them over coffee or during our daily media update – we must make sure we degrade at least ten people by night! That's what good, upstanding people do!
How twisted is that? How wrong is it for us to obsess over the flaws of others? Our mouths are teeming with derogatory vocabulary and we see nothing amiss with this habit? Why not? Why is so indoctrinated into our culture that we can say whatever we want, in whatever tone, to whoever is in earshot? When did it become okay for us to share hateful memes as casually as we say our morning prayers? When did it become habitual for us to demean people who think or act differently than we do – as long as they don't hear us? Or even worse, when did it become commonplace to gossip, slander, or insult directly and expect the other person to 'cover it with grace' or to 'understand because we're family.' If the premise of 'family' means you care more deeply than wouldn't you be even more thoughtful and kind with your words? Perhaps not. Perhaps when we are in comfortable environments – our own home, with good friends, behind computer screens – we forget the need to work on our witness. Perhaps when we are in these closed-door situations we believe we have the freedom to act without consequences. We do not. We know this. We know that even that which we do in private affects our hearts, our minds, and our relationships with others. Words spoken and shared are no different. We should be even more aware of our words than anything else – words shape our image, they change our perceptions, and they create others' impressions of us. Wouldn't it be wise to treat words with utmost caution? Are we not warned to do just that in the New Testament? How then do we justify the cruel, inflammatory language spread so vehemently through Facebook, phone calls, group chats, or dinner conversations?
"Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water." James 3:1-12 ESV
This theme is repeated. It is evident we are meant to be careful with our words. 1 Peter 2:1 "So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander." Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." Look also at Titus 3:2 and Psalm 34:13. The most convicting for me is always Proverbs 12:18-19 "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment." My words could either heal wounds or pierce someone – why would I ever choose not to heal?
A few weeks ago I was reminded by an old friend of the weighty power of words. She was writing an account of her own experience – the destruction that words can cause was very evident in that moment. Words are unlike actions in their pervasive and transformational manner. Albus Dumbledore wisely said, through the pen of J.K. Rowling "Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it." How true that is. Words are heavy, friends. They can either create or they can destroy. Words can either build up or tear down. They can give life to a relationship or they can corrode it. Words can bring healing – yet they can just as easily be the poison that brings death. Words are powerful, and we, for whatever reason, have become too accustomed to wielding power. We have forgotten the strength we possess. We act like children playing ping-pong in a china shop. We know the potential disaster but we're so used to the crashing plates, the shattering saucers, the ruined cups that one more broken dish doesn't seem to matter much. One more tasty tidbit of gossip is nothing in a swamp overflowing with it. One more unkind word about that race, that religion, that school, that team is nothing when our world is satiated with hateful slander against groups of people. But, here's the thing, it really does matter. What you say, what I say, and how we say it really does make a difference. What is the advantage of gossiping about your children, your friends, your siblings and taking the risk of breaking those relationships when instead you could provide direct encouragement to those individuals and make a positive investment?
I know, it's an odd notion. Let's be kind to one another and say nice things – how preschool right? Wrong. How Christlike. How can we justify what we say when we know the words of Christ, Love Incarnate? It is deplorable that Christians cannot set themselves apart from the world by conversation. Yet, we seem to think we don't need to do this. Too often I have been in a believer's home and hear them say a terribly hateful thing about democrats, or republicans, or refugees, or their neighbors, or their in-laws, or their co-workers. Too often have I been the one to share my own misguided sentiments without conviction. Too often I find myself feeling entitled to gossip, to slander, to disparage on any one who has irked me – how wrong is that? How warped. Even if I were standing alone in my kitchen it would not be right for me to voice an unkind, hateful word – because even in that moment of solitude I am standing as a representative of Christ's love. What does it do to our witness, Believer, when we are heard misusing the tongue?
An argument you may have against this is easy to predict. I've heard it before – mostly from other Christians. "Oh Iona, how silly and soft you are. This is the real, tough world. Grow a thick skin and move on. People are going to talk about whoever they want however they want and you are wrong to think you can stop them. Just give everyone grace and get over it." To number the times I've heard a variation of this message would be impossible. What is it about us, Christians, that desires to keep our secret vices instead of giving our whole selves to Christ? Is it weakness for me to listen lovingly and diligently to people I do not agree with or understand? Or is it weakness for me to shame those same people on social media – intentionally inciting anger and conflict? Is it weakness for me to know the weight of my words and to be careful with them? Or is it weakness to spout off "You're stupid and your ideas are stupid" as soon as someone says something I don't like in my house? I know this is a real and tough world. Most of you readers do not understand how well I know that. Most of you did not grow up hand in hand with impoverished children. Most of you do not remember living without electricity in the 21st century. But it is the coarseness of this world that makes me so grateful we have a tender Father – a Father who drapes us in Loving grace, a Father who does not want us to remain in our sin but wants to see us grow more like Him. How unkind it would be if God never convicted us. Similarly, how unkind we are to one another when we do not recognize sin for what it is and attempt to make a change. I know the hypocrisy of this post all too well. I am a sinner well acquainted with the depths of my sordid actions. I know that for every cruel word I have heard I must have said a thousands others. I know that for every piece of gossip I have heard I must have shared a hundred others. I know that until the day I am taken Home I will struggle to bite my tongue, evaluate my words, and say only that which will edify Christ. But, even as I know this will be a daily battle, I am beyond grateful for the believers I have in my life who hold me to a higher standard. I am thankful for friends who hold me above reproach, friend who call me out when my words are not gentle, not loving, not a reflection of my faith in any way. It is never easy to change our ways – but it is necessary. If Christians are to stand out in this messy, broken world, it must be through our words and actions in every moment. If we are to have any impact for Christ we must be aware of the effect our words can create. We must be attuned to the magic we are wielding – and we must choose to let that magic be good, healing, wholesome. I love you. I am sorry. I forgive you. Powerfully magical words. Transformative words. Words seldom misused or forgotten. Words like those are often replaced with I hate you. I deserve more. You're not worth this. You're wrong. You owe me. And countless others…. Friends, we have the capability to create great change within ourselves and within our relationships simply by choosing to be kind with our words, gentle with our tongue, and loving without intentions. For those not convinced, for readers still rolling their eyes and saying "Okay Iona… tell me when the real world hits you. You can't be a pansy snowflake forever" – I beg to differ. If being a "pansy" in this world means I am sensitive to words, both spoken by me and to me, for the sake of Christ, then I'll be a whole window box display. Hurting others, hating others, degrading others for the purpose of having the upper hand or the "right" opinion is not worth the cost. How could I, how could we, use our words for ill when they have the potential to do so much good?
For further reading on this topic please look at these two articles from Desiring God.


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Honeywell VoyagerCG MK9540 handheld, single-line laser scanners offer aggressive scanning of all standard 1D barcodes.
Uniting form with function, the Voyager series has become the industry benchmark for value and performance. These sleek scanners feature patented, automatic infrared activation and decode all standard 1D barcodes, including GS1 DataBar™ (formerly known as RSS codes).
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