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If you're wondering whether the crows would return to the University of Pittsburgh campus this winter, I have news. The murder is back, but only after dark. (*)
Late Monday afternoon, 28 October, I waited until sunset near the Cathedral of Learning for the peregrines to return for the night. The falcons slipped by unnoticed but as I walked to my car a huge flock of crows arrived. They were shouting!
The vanguard aimed for the trees on Forbes Avenue …
… then burst into the sky, wheeled around, and flew to Fifth Avenue.
By the time I drove past Heinz Chapel hundreds of crows were crossing the dark sky above Fifth Avenue near Clapp Hall. My windshield acquired "spots" as I passed beneath them.
This week most people won't notice the crows because they arrive after everyone's left Oakland for home.
Not so next Monday. After we turn the clocks back, sunset will be at 5:13pm and the crows will arrive during rush hour.
Next week, wear a wide-brimmed hat. 😉
(*) A group of crows is called a "murder."
(photos by Kate St. John)


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If you have an employers' liability insurance policy, your insurer will need to request some additional information from you. Supplying this information will be mandatory, so your insurer will not be able to continue to insure your business without it. This information will then be entered on the ELD.
Employers' Liability Tracing Office
- The Employers' Liability Tracing Office (ELTO) is an independent body which was formed by the insurance industry in order to pro-actively help potential claimants find their Employers' Liability insurer when they have suffered injury or disease. Some injuries or illnesses can take many years to manifest themselves, so this is especially relevant where a company has ceased trading or there is no immediately obvious point of contact to advise of the insurer for a specific insurance cover period.
- Central to the process is the Employers' Liability Database (ELD). By collating information on employers' liability insurance policies in the central database, ELTO will improve the effectiveness of finding the correct employers' liability insurer in the event of a claim. The database enables claimants, claimants lawyers, employers, brokers, insurers and defendant lawyers to use the search facility where there is a specific claim in question.

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The Times of Israel reports: A member of Hamas's military wing was reportedly killed Sunday in a tunnel collapse near Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Reports in Palestinian media identified the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades member as Thaer Nayef al-Zaraie.
It was not immediately clear if the tunnel was an attack tunnel crossing the border into Israel or part of the warren of defensive fortifications Hamas has built across the Strip. Several members of the Hamas terrorist group have been killed or injured in accidental blasts and tunnel collapses in recent years. In 2017, Hamas said 22 members of its armed wing were killed in tunnel-related accidents.
Earlier this month, Israel announced that it had destroyed the "longest and deepest" underground passage leading into Israel from Gaza that it had discovered so far.
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Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D. Announced as Spring Commencement Speaker
Kent State University at Stark proudly announces Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D., president and CEO of TriVersity Construction Company, as the speaker for their 42nd Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall in Canton, is a ticketed event. More than 150 graduate candidates, receiving bachelor's, master's and associate degrees, will participate in this semester's commencement exercises. Representatives of the media are welcome upon request. For more information, please contact Cynthia Williams at 330-244-3262 or email@example.com.
Gravely is the majority shareholder of TriVersity Construction Company and was named president and CEO in 2011. Under his leadership the commercial construction firm has established itself as one of the leading companies of its kind in the Greater Cincinnati region. TriVersity has consistently grown its construction capacity by 20 percent per year and doubled their sales since 2009.
He has more than 25 years of business management, sales and strategy experience, including Fortune 500 positions with The Timken Company and IBM. Gravely has served as CEO of a variety of businesses in different industries, including a civil and structural engineering firm, a management consulting practice and a human resources services company. He also served four years as an assistant professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He later served two terms as a board trustee for the college.
Gravely founded the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking Ltd. The Institute is a think-tank focused on getting the best results from minority business development initiatives. He is seen as one of the leading national thinkers on the topic. He has authored eight books on business success, leadership and minority entrepreneurship. His latest is The Capacity to Succeed: Fulfilling the Mission of Minority Business Development.
He is an active civic leader in Cincinnati. His current activities include executive committee and immediate past chair for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Board, Board Chair of Gwen Mooney Funeral Homes and the executive committees of the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati and ArtsWave which supports more than 100 arts organizations in the Cincinnati region.
A Canton native, Gravely graduated from the University of Mount Union with a degree in computer science. He has a master's in business administration from Kent State University ('92) and a doctorate degree from The Union Institute and University. Gravely has a personal passion for supporting the growth and development of women and minorities in business. He and his family currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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The digital comics market garnered over $100 million dollars in 2014 and Amazon has quickly become the dominant player. The Seattle company now controls 90% of the comic market, thanks to its strategic purchase of Comixology last year. 2015 has been a year of consolidation within the comic industry as Amazon is trying to distance themselves from their competitors such as Apple, Google and Madefire.
When Amazon purchased Comixology in early 2014 they immediately disabled all in-app purchases within their iOS apps and switched to their own internal processing system in their Android app. Amazon simply wanted to make more money and not have to pay a commission every time someone bought a comic book. This move enraged their existing user-base because visiting a website to purchase content and then syncing all of the new data took more work.
This year, Amazon has given us a sense of how their endgame for comics is going to play out. The company added over 15,000 single issue and graphic novels from Marvel. According to Publishers Weekly "Marvel dominates the single-issue market with a 41% dollar share and a 43% unit share, according to the most recent industry statistics. More importantly, Marvel comics are the gateway to merchandise and media franchises worth billions—something that Amazon certainly understands. The exclusive deal with Marvel is a major competitive advantage. It is hard to see how a competing comics distribution platform could be useful to Google or Apple without Marvel in its catalog."
One of Comixology's biggest strengths has been their whitelabel service that powers some of the biggest digital comic apps out there. Marvel, DC, Image, and the Walking Dead are all fine examples of how Comixology allows these companies to offer digital content and the ability to make in-app purchases on Android and iOS.
I remain confident in the next few years we will see Amazon pushing Comixology to add more publishers to the Kindle store, in order to provide more single issue content to get e-reader and tablet owners to keep coming back to make more purchases every week, when new comics arrive.
Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past ten years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times.


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BRD Pinewood Derby 2016
Bull Run District Pinewood Derby 2016
Manassas Mall
Saturday, 05 March 2016
Registration & Car Inspection 8 AM to 10 AM
Races 11 AM to 2 PM
District Derby:
The Top 5 Racers from each Bull Run District Pack, as determined by the Pack, are invited to compete in the 2016 District Pinewood Derby. The scout must be present to race. Active Bull Run District Cub Scouts only may compete in the District Derby.
Bull Run Cup:
The Bull Run Cup is awarded annually to the Cub Scout Pack with the fastest average time in the Cub Race. The winning Pack will keep the Bull Run District Cup until the following year's Bull Run District Pinewood Derby. Where they will have a chance to defend it or relinquish it the new winner. The cup is awarded to the Bull Run District Pack with the fastest average time in the Bull Run District Cub Race. A Pack's average time is calculated by combining times from all 5 of the Pack's entries in the Cub Race and dividing by 5
Packs must have 5 cars entered in the Cub Race to be eligible for consideration
Open Class:
All other Bull Run District Cub Scouts, Tiger Cubs through Webelos who have completed Cub Scouts as of December 2015 are invited to race in the Open Class race. Parents, siblings, other family members and Scouting Officials may compete in the Open Class race. The racer must be present to race. The Open Class requires adherence to the same rules and car specifications as the District Derby. There is an additional $3 fee to take part in this event.
Outlaw Class:
Similar to the Open Class, this class is open to scouts, parents, siblings, other family members and scouting officials. The Outlaw class has a greatly reduced set of rules. Cars racing in this class must following the same general rules with regard to car dimension. There are no limitations on wheel type or design. Cars cannot weigh more than 10 ounces. No toxic substances such as mercury may be used. Only dry lubricants are permitted in any race.
Cars will be inspected during registration for compliance with the specifications set forth below. If, at registration a car does not pass inspection, the owner will be informed of the reason for failure and may correct the car in the designated pit crew area. Cars should be presented in a "race ready" condition, and once registered, will be impounded.
There is a $7 entrance fee on race day. Race day registration is from 8:00AM – 10:00AM (Anyone not in line by 9:45AM will not be registered). Races start at 11:00AM sharp. For an additional $3.00, a Cub Scout may enter a second car in the Open Class race. You may not enter two cars in the Derby or two cars in the Open race. There is a $7 entrance fee per car for those who wish to compete in the Outlaw Class. There is no discount for multiple cars in the Outlaw race. Please Make Checks payable to NCAC-BSA, please include name and pack number.
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Linky Friday #70 [Updated!]
[T1] Something I did not know: UPS trucks don't turn left.
[T2] The Press-Enterprise looks at the future commuting.
[T3] Google cars? Try Google Golf Carts. Even so, Edward Niedermeyer says it's a big deal.
[S1] Is crowd-sourcing a potential boon to low-cost housing? (via Mad Rocket Scientist)
[S2] Jonathan McLeod explains that urbanites and ruralians may have common cause against the suburbs and the transportation subsidies thereto and the encroachments thereon.
[S3] According to HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, the housing market is at risk because people down the food chain can't afford them.
[F1] Market forces are an important factor in the marriage gap.
[F2] Are today's ministries too focused on the family?
[F3] Gay marriage does not, in my view, weaken the institution. Some proposals, I believe, would.
[F4] Conservatives feared that gay marriage would change marriage and/or weaken it. Proponent Jay Michaelson concedes that maybe they were right.
[R1] James Schneider revisits the Ehrlich wager (involving overpopulation). I've been listening to Isaac Asimov lately. One of the more interesting bits from Caves of Metal was the criticism of Malthusianism accompanied by a story of a world collapsing under the weight of eight billion people.
[R2] Will the future of nuclear energy revolve around tiny power plants?
[R3] Popular Mechanics looks at myths surrounding natural gas drilling. As is often the case with these sorts of articles, they use the word "myth" liberally. Interesting stuff all the same.
[R4] Energy estimates are often wildly wrong. The most high-profile example in recent years has been the unforeseen fracking boom. It works the other way, though, with far less recoverables in California than previously estimated.
[C1] One way to subsidize the arts, I guess: "Buy" them in lieu of taxes.
[C2] The eternal question of whether we seek out partners like ourselves or complimentary personalities has been answered, according to 538.
[C3] Michael Brendan Dougherty makes the conservative case against capitalism. John Paul Rollert writes about how there was a time before pursuit of money became an admirable trait.
[C4] What do they do with the clothes that are produced at the end of (or too late in) their fashion cycle?
[C5] From Christopher Carr: More on Soylent! YAY! Best. Topic. Ever.
[C6] Remember The Wonder Years? It's coming to DVD. Here's pictures of what the cast looks like now. Most of them really kind of fell off after the show. Fred Savage went behind the camera. The brother got caught up in the HealthSouth tornado. The sister was pretty fantastic in her run as Vincent D'Onofrio's nemesis on Criminal Intent.
[C7] Girl Meets World, which stars Fred Savage's brother and is a successor to the 90's series Boy Meets World, premiers next month.
[A1] James Fallows says there is a new industrial belt in the American South.
[A2] League alum Jamelle Bouie writes about Hispanic self-perception and the future of race in America. Specifically, we are only looking at a majority-minority future if they do not become considered white over time.
[A3] The Census Bureau has a good report on adoption in America (PDF). I'm honestly a bit surprised that adoption remains as common as it does, and the regional variations (map) are fascinating.
[A4] Aircraft carriers are apparently obsolete, but we're not quite ready to let them go.
[W1] Sixty pictures that are reported to "perfectly capture the human spirit." I don't know about that last part, but there are some really great pictures in there.
[W2] Robinson Meyer explains how maps go viral.
[W3] The Dutch approach to disaster management may be something we can learn from.
[W4] Nobody does listicles like Cracked, and their piece on things people who grew up in Communist regimes know is no exception. Also, how VHS tapes fought communism. And Dr. Zhivago!
Update: C6 and C7 have been added and the link on R4 has been changed. The latter was a too-common error on my part. The former was due to the wrong revision of the post getting posted.


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WPCA fights to get treatment plant pumps replaced under warranty
NORWALK -- A roughly $1 million investment into Norwalk's wastewater treatment plant hasn't lived up to its warranty and the city has taken legal action over the matter, according to officials.
At least four of six lift pumps manufactured and installed by Flowserve Corp. at the treatment plant on South Smith Street have failed, according to the Norwalk Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA).
"We're in litigation," Director of Public Works Harold F. Alvord said Monday afternoon. "We say they're in warranty and Flowserve says they're not. That's about the extent of what I can say publicly."
Later Monday, WPCA members went into executive session, as part of their scheduled meeting at the Public Works Center on South Smith Street, to discuss the "ongoing litigation with Flowserve about main lift pumps' failure" at the treatment.
WPCA members emerged from the executive session after an hour and took no action.
The lift pumps were installed as part of the Phase One upgrade of the treatment plant.
The project, completed in 2012 with the help of Clean Water Funds, replaced the headworks at the treatment plant.
Over the last year, WPCA members have received regular updates by public works staff on operation of the lift pumps and response from Flowserve.
In October 2013, Wastewater Systems Manager Ralph Kolb told WPCA members that he had received a letter from Flowserve, stating that one pump "ran dry for an extended period which caused the primary mechanical seal to catastrophically fail and allowed the coolant system to be contaminated with sewage," according to minutes of the meeting.
In March 2014, Operations Manager Lisa Burns reported that the fourth of the six pumps was out for repair and that the WPCA's attorney had prepared a draft copy of a legal complaint. Burns said she obtained a replacement quote for the pumps. The quote totaled approximately $1.2 million, according to minutes of the meeting.


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The United States Department of Agriculture jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services released their new dietary guidelines. For the first time in its history the new guidelines recommend that added sugar (not those found in milk or fruit) make up less than 10% of American's diet. They also recommend that less than 10% of daily calories be from saturated fats including butter, whole milk, non-lean meat, and tropical oils such as coconut or palm oil. Eating less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium which amounts to one teaspoon of salt per day was also recommended. Most people consume much more than that. The average sodium intake is about 3,400 milligrams. Most of this excess sodium comes from eating processed food.
Eggs are now included in the recent guidelines as a very good source of protein. Coffee for the first time is also mentioned as long as it is consumed in moderation. Lean meats in moderation especially fish are also advocated.


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The loss of flowering plants and the widespread use of pesticides could be a double punch to wild bee populations. In a new study, researchers at the … Read Full Article about Pesticides And Food Scarcity Dramatically Reduce Wild Bee Population
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"Contemporary Africana culture, music, dance, art, and film, represents some of the world's most spirited, aesthetic and inspiring popular culture."
Ludlow Bailey, a curator of culture as art, art broker, writer and art advisor, is extremely passionate about contemporary global African Diaspora culture. Currently Managing Director of Contemporary African Diaspora Art (CADA), a multi- media platform designed to present and promote the visual art culture of the African Diaspora. Mr. Bailey has travelled extensively throughout the African Diaspora and is considered one of the leading experts on Contemporary African Diaspora Art. He is currently working as an art advisor with some of the most important museums, galleries and private collections in London, New York, Paris, Chicago, Cape Town, Washington, D.C, Lagos, Accra and the Caribbean. Mr. Bailey regularly attends many of the world's leading art fairs and museums. He has curated 55 visual art shows in the last decade.
Mr. Bailey was educated at Brown University, Harvard University, Columbia University, The American Classical School in Rome, The University of Dakar, The University of Ghana and the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
"Roots of the Spirit"
Roots of the Spirit is a multimedia art exhibition curated by Ludlow E. Bailey, focused on African spirituality as it relates to the global African Diasporic cultural production in music, art, film, theology, theater, fashion and dance.
Mr. Bailey designed the show for ArtServe in order to celebrate and to visualize some of the rudimentary elements of the metaphysical and spiritual infrastructure of contemporary global African aesthetics and visual cultural expressions.
The show includes an African American puppetry collection from the Miramar Trust and an important contemporary art section on Haitian spiritual culture from The Jean-Daniel Lafontant Collection.
With a fluid combination of gendered, transcultural and global themes, the Roots of the Spirit exhibition investigates the rich and varied Africa-centered cosmological and cultural leitmotifs highlighted in the works of a brilliant array of artistic talents representing some of the most creative and cutting edge contemporary African Diaspora masterpieces currently available on the art market.
This exhibition in many ways represents an insightful overview of some of the transatlantic dialogue describing the changing African Diaspora art landscape, while also documenting the significant and empowering philosophical and cultural ideas emerging from Africa and its diasporic expressions.


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As exciting as it is to become new parents, it can be very expensive. According to US News & World Report, middle class families spend, on average, almost $12,980 per child yearly. That being said, preparing yourself financially for a child is essential. We've got the budget tips you can implement now to make sure you're ready when that bundle of joy arrives.
It's easy to anticipate the cost of essentials like diapers and wipes, but there may be other expenses you're not thinking of. Babysitting services, medical visits, and other unexpected costs can easily add up. By making a budget now, you can protect yourself from financial bumps in the road.
Experts suggest that you use the zero-sum budget in order to outline your monthly income as well as the expenses. In this system, you give every cent you make a "job". Each dollar is allocated to something—expenses, bills debt repayment, or savings. By taking a serious look at your finances in this way, you'll be able to see when you're spending more than you should, and re-allocate the funds accordingly.
Depending on where you work, benefits during maternity (or paternity) leave will vary. Some states provide disability coverage—while others don't. More than likely, you're going to experience a drop in income. Figure out what your benefits are, and give yourself time to plan and create a bridge. If you're in a two paycheck family, some experts recommend living off just one income for the duration of your pregnancy (and banking the other one). Otherwise, commit to saving a portion of your income to supplement the dip you'll experience.
Childcare is probably one of the biggest struggles for working parents. Stay ahead of the game, and start looking at options while you're pregnant. Figure out costs. And talk to your human resources department—some employers offer childcare savings options or incentives you can take advantage of.
As a new parent, it can be tempting to invest in all the gadgets and gizmos out there—but it's important to hold back. There are some essentials you need for baby—like a crib, car seat and stroller—but there are so many others that just aren't necessary. Do you research—ask friends and colleagues and read as much as you can. Figure out what you need. And look for second hand options (child consignment stores and Facebook groups are a great place to start).
You need to know that food is responsible for taking a big bite out of your household budget. It is also true that as a new parent, you might not always get the time or energy for cooking most nights. Therefore, instead of purchasing food from restaurants, it is a good idea to prepare meals in bulk, so that you can easily heat your lunch or dinner. Moreover, this helps in saving up a lot of time, which means that you are going to spend more time with your baby. In case if you are already in debt, it is a good idea to understand the debt relief options that you have. In order to know more, you can visit Nationaldebtrelief.com.
Before baby arrives it's important to understand what this will add to your policy (in terms of dollars), and what your deductible will be for things like giving birth and doctor's appointments. By having an idea of these costs, you'll be able to work them into your budget.
Don't wait until your child's a junior in high school to save for college—get a head start today. Look into your state's 529 Savings Plan and set up an automatic deposit that fits with your budget. Every little bit helps!
We'd love to hear your best budgeting tips for life with baby. Share in the comments and spread the love!


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Forget the bullish move in Apple's stock ahead of its potential reveal of a video streaming service on March 25 — have you seen what's going on with Microsoft's (MSFT) shares?
Shares of the Seattle-based tech giant have notched six straight days of gains amid a push higher in tech stocks and the broader stock market. Microsoft's stock started Tuesday's session higher, but has since given back most of its gains. According to Yahoo Finance data, Microsoft's stock has out-performed the Nasdaq Composite by about two times month-to-date.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (in which Microsoft is a key component) so far in March has dropped by 1.1% as investors fret over the outcome of U.S. trade tensions with China. That makes the move in Microsoft even more noteworthy.
Fun fact to keep in mind: Microsoft's stock has risen by 27% during the past year. That is better than the performance of all FAANG components (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Alphabet). The average gain for this often-hyped group of next-generation tech players this past year: a gain of 8.3% (held back by a 6% drop in the negative headline ridden Facebook.
But to Microsoft's recent gains, they come in part due to a rotation back into software stocks. And the Federal Reserve's easy monetary policy, which usually has the effect of boosting riskier areas of the market such as high-growth tech. Further boosting sentiment for stocks like Microsoft are the recent strong fourth quarter results from cloud names Salesforce and Adobe.
Couple that improved sentiment with Microsoft's strong fundamental story, and you have one of the hotter trades in the market right now. "We think the underlying business fundamentals remain strong driven by Azure, Office 365 commercial, LinkedIn and Dynamics," said BMO Capital Markets tech analyst Keith Bachman.
Bachman's price target on Microsoft is $125. Microsoft was last trading at around $117.
Brian Sozzi is an editor-at-large at Yahoo Finance. Follow him on Twitter @BrianSozzi
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Inclusive pedagogical practice for disabled students
As per the guidelines and rules, the opportunities enjoyed by students without disability and students with disability in context of education should be same. All Australian educators and education facilitators have obligation towards students with physical, emotional and intellectual disability. As per Disability Standards for education (2005), it is the duty of directors, principal and teachers to ensure each and every student's participation in the curriculum should be same and comparable with their peers through rigorous, dignified and meaningful learning. The disability standards are laws under Disability Discrimination Act of 1992. However, not necessarily every student has same experiences. The standards direct the administrators and directors to ensure each student must have the same opportunity and choices of education as compared to their counterparts.
In the present scenario, there is different category of students with disability and from cultural and linguistic community. These warrants, the school curriculum as well as physical environment must be flexible or made suitable where the student can make best use of their potential. The standards are applicable to all area of education that also includes vocational training and TAFE. The standards cover different aspects of training and curriculum development as well as education impartment. The areas are – enrolment of students, participation of students in educational as well as non-educational activities, student support services, harassment and discrimination elimination services etc.
As per the key standards there are certain obligations of education providers that must be implemented and followed on strict basis. The standards that should be strictly implemented are – facilitating services and other support programs in same uniformity to students with disability as compared to students without disability. The second standard is making reasonable adjustment to different students learning program and learning environment. Inclusion of students, their caretaker and other support service providers regarding adjustments to be made for such students.
One of the important aspects of early childhood education is inclusion of students with disability with benefits for everyone. Different inclusion services are provided by the local state government and federal government to ensure the education facilitators must not discriminate children with developmental disability, emotional disability or intelligence disability. There are different funding and support services available that has to be tapped in order to provide same opportunities to students with disability in the presented situation.
The disability support programs from different state provide funding for kindergarten services so that the education facilitators can afford inclusive strategies to address the diagnosed disability. The program like specialised equipment and resources for kindergarten can assist in facilitating different resources and equipments for persons with hearing, vision and walking disability. Federal government programs such as Inclusion support program supports inclusion of students with disabilities and provides financial as well as support system help. This program also facilitates consultation with professionals having experience in disability programs. Another program that can be used for the current disables students in our institute is National Disability Insurance scheme. Through this scheme the disabled children under the age of 6 years are eligible to get support from government in early childhood education through their kindergarten service providers.


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|The Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation is incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). It is the prescribed body corporate that manages the native title rights and interests of the Ngurrara People. These native title rights and interests were recognised in a consent determination dated 9 November 2007 by the Federal Court of Australia, in proceedings WAD 6077 of 1988.
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Born 1974 in Schlanders, South Tyrol – lives and works in Vienna, Austria
"I describe imperfection through the way of perfection. And I search for ways out, for free forms, for the coexistence of the expected and the unexpected" - Interview with Esther Stocker in Metal Magazine "Imperfection and Illusions"
The interventions of the South Tyrolean artist Esther Stocker are comprehensive. In profund arrangements of lines, bars, squares of black and white geometric forms and coloured fields, the artist arranges spaces, rooms and its walls, drawing the beholders view into a world following its own rules. Inspired from being a painter for more than ten years, Stocker's installations challenge architectural, spatial concepts and offer access to a place, where different structures seem to dissolve three-dimensionality and constantly break with expectations. By questioning conventions and standards that seemed to be determined by norms and restrictions, Esther Stocker has been invited globally to create artworks. Her sculptures and architectural interventions have been shown in many institutions and museums and are regularly commissioned for public space, such as by the West Japan Railway to re-design several train stations along the line. In 2009 Esther Stocker was honoured by the city of Vienna.


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The Huddersfield Examiner's Business section has just reported on the ongoing success and growth of England's biggest fan manufacturer.
A major pet-food manufacturer has selected 6 high-efficiency bespoke engineered Halifax Fan 'Beaufort' high volume, low speed fans to extract and filter half-a-million cubic metres of process fumes and air per hour as part of a substantial expansion project.
While many long established companies have vanished from sight since 2008, Halifax Fan Ltd has gone from strength to strength.
Post-investment problems
One West Yorkshire-based manufacturer that has invested in preparing to supply the UK nuclear industry is Halifax Fan, a company that has expanded to China and has established a sales office in Bangkok.
Halifax Fan Ltd have recently commissioned a new Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software suite which will be used to evaluate aerodynamic and thermal performance of existing and new fan systems.
Successful strategies for survival
By Virginia Marsh
Published: June 6 2011 17:38 | Last updated: June 6 2011 17:38
A combination of regular volume OEM orders coupled with orders for two of the biggest fans in its history, has enabled Halifax Fan to rack up record growth figures. 2010/11 saw sales grow by 30% followed by 45% growth during 2011/12.
"Fans aren't something we buy every day and I'm not that conversant with the fan market so I didn't really know Halifax Fan" said Jim "Their service was exceptional. They were here on site within hours of my phone call,
discussed the application, measured up what was left of the old fan and provided a competitive quotation."
Halifax has now delivered a $1,000,000 single fan to a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia.
Since Halifax responded to customer needs in SE Asia by opening a new sales and service office in Bangkok, in association with ATa Services, the company's reputation, and along with it the order-book, has benefited enormously.


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Precision laser therapy is used to treat brown discolorations, also known as pigmented Lesions. (age spots, sun spots, etc.) One to four treatments are generally needed to diminish these lesions. You will experience amazing results! After treatment, the lesion may appear darker, and may take up to 2 weeks to lighten. Sunscreen is a MUST, and avoiding direct sun exposure inhibits more spots! Carol Dixon, RE, CLT, offers treatments for unsightly veins and pigmentation. Call Electrolysis & Laser Center in Wausau, Wisconsin or schedule an appointment online today.
We can safely treat any benign hyperpigmentation, including freckles, sun spots, age spots and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
A complimentary consultation is required prior to treatment to ensure that you are a good candidate. Clients presenting with raised pigmentation or a history of skin cancer may need physical approval.
Any area of the body can be treated safely and effectively. Our most commontreatment areas include face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
Your treatment plan will depend on many factors such as the location, depth, size and type of pigmentation. Some lesions will require several treatments for optimal results, where some can be resolved in a single treatment. On average, patients will need 2-3 sessions for complete removal. Subsequent treatments can be scheduled four weeks after your initial treatment
Most clients will see results after just one treatment. These results will be evident in about 1-4 weeks, but it can take up to 8 weeks for the full result.
The frequency of your pigmentation removal appointments will be based on clinical judgment. For most clients, treatment will be performed every 4 – 8 weeks.
Pigmented lesions that have been removed will not return after your laser treatments. However, various factors such as aging, changes in hormone levels or UV exposure can stimulate new hyperpigmentation. Laser pigmentation removal treatments do not prevent new hyperpigmentation from occurring.
We strongly recommend that our clients 'protect their investment' by using a high-quality, chemical-free sunblock on a daily basis, rain or shine, summer or winter. Hats are also highly recommended in the summer months. Appropriate protection from damaging UV rays can prevent the recurrence of the hyperpigmentation. For clients that are predisposed to hyperpigmentation, we recommend supplementing your skin care routine with chemical peels and microneedling along with a routine of medical grade skin care products. Pigmentation removal relies on the lymphatic system to help with the elimination of the treated pigment.
After treatments, clients typically experience temporary discoloration or reddening of the skin around the treatment site for up to a week. Clients should also keep the area clear of cosmetic products.
Most clients report minimal discomfort and is well worth the results. The Zimmer Chiller is used to help alleviate discomfort.
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The laser delivers light energy that is absorbed by the blood destroying the vessel.
Multiple treatments are generally needed and are spaced 4 weeks apart. There may be mild swelling and redness post treatment, depending on the sensitivity of the skin. Protection from sun exposure is a requirement throughout the process.
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In many cases you will see part of the vein disappear with each pulse. Most clients experience considerable improvement after 2-3 treatments.
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Davis scores 48 as Pelicans come from behind to beat Knicks
Anthony Davis scored a season-high 48 points as the New Orleans Pelicans rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 123-118 in overtime yesterday morning (Singapore time).
Davis also had 17 rebounds for the Pelicans who were down 16 after one quarter, further back late in the third and behind by nine with four minutes remaining in the contest.
"I just kind of felt like tonight was definitely my night," Davis said.
Jrue Holiday added 31 points, and DeMarcus Cousins had 15 points, 16 rebounds, seven steals and five assists for the Pelicans.
Holiday also had three baskets and a couple of free-throws in overtime to help seal the win in front of a crowd of 19,800 at Madison Square Garden.
"We did a great job in the overtime," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said.
"AD was just huge for us, and when you get into those zones like that he's really good."
Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway each scored 25 points for the Knicks, who lost their third straight and 10th in their last 12 games.
Jarrett Jack had a season-high 22 points, and Enes Kanter finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat.
Yesterday's loss was not a good sign for the Knicks, who start a seven-game, two-week, cross-country road trip this morning against the Brooklyn Nets.
"I think we've just got to do a better job of when we're up 12, 15 points, we've got to take it to another level, another notch," Hardaway said.
"We haven't been doing that these last couple of games." - AFP
- Minnesota 120 Portland 103
- Phoenix 97 Indiana 120
- Miami 97 Milwaukee 79
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The following opinion editorial was written by Medical Advocates for Healthy Air members: Arthur B. Spell, MD; Jessica Schorr Saxe, MD; Daniel Neuspiel, MD, MPH; and Larry Raymond, MD, ScM, who are pediatricians or practice family medicine in Charlotte. The article was published in the Charlotte Observer on Sunday, June 8, 2014.
EPA rules bring critical protection to children
With temperatures now hitting 90 degrees, it's clear that another long summer has arrived. This season brings an increased number of weather-related illnesses, especially in vulnerable populations like the very young and the elderly. In the past few years, pediatricians and family doctors have begun to see more patients suffering from heat-induced asthma attacks and increased illness from heat waves. As continued carbon pollution from power plants fuels the disruption of the climate, these kinds of ailments will only become more common.
We are writing as members of Medical Advocates for Healthy Air and we welcome the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to set the first-ever carbon pollution standards for power plants. We already have safeguards in place for pollutants like mercury, soot and arsenic, but currently there are no limits to the amount of carbon pollution emitted from power plants. Fueled largely by the burning of fossil fuels at these plants, our shifting climate has escalated the public health risks associated with the power sector to a dangerous level.
Children have immature lungs and immune systems, they breathe more rapidly than adults, and they spend more time outside. Anything in the air is delivered to their immature lungs in a higher amount than to adults, and with more immediate effects. We have known for a long time that ground level ozone precipitates asthma attacks, and there is data suggesting that ozone actually leads to the development of asthma. Ozone causes asthma attacks to be more severe, leading to higher medication needs, increased emergency room visits and hospitalization rates. Asthma is terrifying for sufferers, and it is expensive for all of us. Since ground level ozone is created in hot summer air, and our summers are getting hotter and longer, we expect that ozone pollution will become a bigger problem for Charlotte. Our region has in fact never attained current federal standards for ozone.
Additionally, as carbon builds in the atmosphere, public health officials highlight extreme heat as a major concern for North Carolinians. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke and death. As temperatures rise, children – who spend more time exercising outdoors combined with limited fluid consumption – are at an increased risk for heat-related illness and death. And the elderly, often home alone or with substandard air conditioning, are also vulnerable.
Physicians commit their lives to protecting the health of their communities, and we feel a responsibility to actively support public policy designed to protect public health. The EPA's plan to cap carbon pollution from power plants is the fastest way to tackle climate disruption and make the air healthier for our patients and our communities.


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Another friend's birthday passed, another cake made, eaten and enjoyed. I know I get excited about every cake I write about but this one was truly special and quite different from the usual – cake + frosting deal. Imagine dark chocolate sponge sandwiched together with a light, cloud-like, creamy strawberry mousse, topped with fresh strawberries and cream. Sounds like a dream? It was pretty close to perfection in my opinion and fortunately a snap to make at home.
I made this cake years ago following the recipe from the Chocolate cookbook I have and although I liked it I knew a few changes had to be made to perfect the recipe. Many English baking recipes call for self-rising flour and this cake was no exception. I am not a big fan of self-rising flour as I find it produces cakes that are too heavy and compact. In this particular cake the texture of the dense sponge didn't match the light and fluffy mousse.
Fortunately I have my trusty chocolate sponge recipe that I swapped for the original and voila…Perfection! Two layers of delicate chocolate cake filled with light and creamy strawberry mousse made that birthday delight irresistible.
Ingredients for the cake:
- Flour -1 3/4 cups
- Cocoa- 3/4 cup
- Sugar- 2 cups
- Baking powder- 1 1/2 tsp.
- Baking soda- 1 1/2 tsp.
- Salt- 1 tsp.
- Eggs- 2 large
- Milk- 1 cup
- Oil- 1/2 cup
- Vanilla essence- 2 tsp.
- Strong hot coffee- 3/4 cup
Note: The recipe I used here makes two cake layers or 1 cake layer and a dozen of cupcakes. I made 1 9″ cake and a dozen cupcakes for my kids to enjoy as the cake was for the adult party and I didn't want them to feel left out.
Preheat your oven to 325 F/160 C and grease your 9″ springform cake pan and line with parchment paper. (Instead of using parchment paper I dusted mine with flour but it was a bit of a mistake as flour shows on the dark sponge. It's usually not a big deal but because this cake doesn't get covered with frosting you want the layers to look attractive.)
Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until combined. In a separate bowl mix eggs, milk, oil and vanilla essence. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and beat with an electric mixer until well incorporated. Now make your coffee and pour 3/4 cup of it in the ingredients ( enjoy the rest!) and quickly mix everything together. I promise you the cupcakes don't taste anything like coffee but it is a magic ingredient .
Pour half of the mixture in the prepared pan and level the top. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 minuted or until cake tester/toothpick comes out clean. Le the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then run a knife along the sides of a springform pan, release the sides and turn the cake out on the cooling rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile , make the strawberry mousse.
Ingredients for the Mousse:
- Eggs (separated)- 2
- Superfine sugar-4 tbsp.
- Strawberries (processed in a food processor to a pulp)- 3/4 cup
- Gelatine-3 tsp.
- Water-3 tbsp.
- Whipping Cream- 1 cup
For Decoration:
- Strawberries (sliced)- 200 gr. for decoration
- Cream 1/2 cup
- Icing sugar-2 tbsp.
- Vanilla- 1/2 tsp.
Beat the egg yolk and sugar until light, then whisk in the processed strawberries. Sprinkle the gelatine over the water in a small bowl and allow to go spongy, then put in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until the gelatine has dissolved. Stir in the mousse.
Whip the cream until holding its shape and fold into the mousse. Whisk the egg whites until standing in soft peaks, then fold in. Let stand in a cool place until starting to set for about 30 minutes.
Cut the cake in 2 layers. Place the first layer back in the springform pan and pour in the mousse and let it set for 2 hour in the refrigerator. Place the top layer directly on the mousse layer and continue chilling for 2 more hours or until ready to serve. Whip the cream and icing sugar and vanilla. Decorate the top of the cake with fresh sliced strawberries and pipe cream rosettes around the edges.
This cake is incredibly light and not overly sweet due to the absence of frosting yet the silky mousse layer makes it feel like a great indulgence. Double win!
Note: Because the eggs in the mousse are not cooked, however tempered by the hot gelatine mixture, I have used free-range and organic eggs to be on the safe side.
Note: The mousse recipe was adapted from Chocolate cookbook by Practical Cooking. I substituted orange for strawberries.