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I get calls from all big and small leaders: Bengal's 'master' bomb-maker
Even in a cotton shirt and a lungi, the 'master' looks different from his men – he uses a fashionable sunglass. After more than two dozen phone calls, verification, cross-verification and even frisking, HT finally reached Master Rafique, the most famous bomb-maker in a village near Tagore's Shantiniketan (abode of peace) in Birbhum district.assembly-elections Updated: May 07, 2016 10:24 IST
Even in a cotton shirt and a lungi, the 'master' looks different from his men – he uses a fashionable sunglass. After more than two dozen phone calls, verification, cross-verification and even frisking, HT finally reached Master Rafique, the most famous bomb-maker in a village near Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan (abode of peace) in Birbhum district.
Hindustan Times: How good are you at making bombs?
Rafique: I can make one in five minutes. With four-five helpers, I can make around 2,000 pieces a day. Ask any political leader or gangster in Bengal, he will tell you how good I am. I do not want to brag
HT: When did you learn and from whom?
Rafique: I cannot reveal the name of my 'Guru' (teacher). I started out when I was 16 and now I have two-three people working for me. My Guru is now in jail. I meet him sometimes
HT: Is bomb-making your only profession?
Rafique: I own around five bighas of two-crop land. But since I have to feed a family of six, this work comes in handy
HT: How busy are you these days?
Rafique: Our business booms during the poll season. But since Birbhum have seen political clashes, especially in Nanur area, since 2011, I had little time to waste. Just before the polls, we sometimes hop from one district to another, even to Kolkata
Read | Hired guns for elections: Meet the bomb-makers of West Bengal
HT: What do you charge these days?
Rafique: My fees range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending on the number of bombs, time spent for each client. But for a couple of days' work, we charge nothing less than Rs 15,000. For urgent work, I even charge Rs 10,000 for half a day.
HT: How important you think you are for politicians and goons?
Rafique: I get calls from all the big and small leaders. Sometimes, gangsters, too, get in touch. We are treated like VIPs in this season. This time, I told them I need an air-conditioned car for my travel.
HT: How is the demand when there's no election in sight?
Rafique: Thanks to Trinamool's faction fights, we do good business. For instance, every village here in Nanur got around 1,000 to 1,500 bombs in stock. The CPI(M) and BJP also call us.
HT: Is there a retirement age?
Rafique: I think I can work till the age of 60-65. Unlike Babus, we have no retirement. You know you have to stop when your eyes fail or your hands shake. Or, more importantly, when you no longer have the nerve.
HT: Aren't you scared?
Rafique: I risk my life every day, sir. Many of my acquaintances got killed while making bombs. But my job is a job like any other. We also take precautions.
HT: What do your family has to say about this?
Rafique: Once in, there's no exit. We don't want to make our political bosses angry. We have families, sir.
Full Coverage: Assembly elections 2016
(With inputs from Surojit Ghosh Hazra)

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Hendi and Hormoz
Hendi va Hormoz
Panorama | Contemporary World Cinema
Abbas Amini's movie tells the story of a 13-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and their arranged marriage. Set on Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf, where hematite deposits create extraordinary blood-red rocks and tides, it's a beautiful, ballad-like film, one in which the lead characters are imbued with vitality and dignity. Hendi (Zohreh Eslami) is fiery, proud and most unhappy with her situation; Hormoz (Hamed Alipour) is awkward, proud and unhappy as well, if in a different way. He's looking for work so he can fulfill his duties as a husband and a man; she's waiting for him to do so in the hopes of making the most of a situation that, for her, is less than ideal. As time goes on, a bond develops, but so does mortal danger…
Amini has cast his leads perfectly: Eslami radiates will and defiance as the reluctant young bride, and Alipour is terrific as a boy whose actual abilities undercut his machismo. Hormoz is the more vulnerable of the two, and watching him try to establish himself as a man brings moments of both humour and heartbreak. The feelings he has for his bride are as much about honour as they are about love; as for her, she finds herself moving beyond resentment to affection and perhaps something even stronger. Tough-hearted and tender in equal measure, this is a film made to stir the emotions.


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A fellow named John Rampton is well-versed in all things Internet. Among other things, he is managing editor of search-engine marketing news site Search Engine Journal and founder of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Adogy, a marketing company specializing in helping startups. John shared an awesome list of "reasons" in a recent Entrepreneur Magazine article that can help you in taking the leap to build your website and/or blog.
The Internet is an important tool for you. It gives you competitive advantage against others in your marketplace who aren't savvy enough to utilize it and it allows you to provide very specific capabilities to your customers online – where they want to do business with you. Tools like WordPress are incredibly enabling because they give owners like you (who are not secretly web developers) create and manage web sites – easily and cheaply. And because of its lack of cost and ease of use of use, it is a tool that really enables the very smallest children's activity centers use professional online assets like websites and blogs.
Here's a little background on WordPress from Rampton's article:
Originally launched in 2003, WordPress has become perhaps the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world. Today, WordPress is used by more than 74 million sites that publish new posts every second. No matter the size of the blog that is using WordPress. This widely used CMS has become a favorite among businesses because of how powerful of a tool it is.
So you may ask: exactly what is a CMS? A content management system is a computer application that allows publishing, editing and modifying content, organizing, deleting as well as maintenance from a central interface. Such systems of content management provide procedures to manage workflow in a collaborative environment.
This definition, while very general, does provide you with a good basic concept of what a CMS is.
Every CMS, including WordPress, has foundational features plus perhaps unique features that help users to distinguish one from the other. Obviously, the specific features that WordPress offers have worked well for a plethora of users and have helped to make it so powerful and so widely used.
Just how powerful is WordPress exactly?
Glancing down Rampton's list of 25 reasons to use WordPress, some of its value-adds jump out.
- It's free.
- Powerful right out of the box.
- Flexible.
- Search engine friendly.
- Safe and secure.
- Customizable.
- Easy to use.
- Lots of support.
- Hosts multimedia.
- Mobile friendly.
- Integration.
- Easy to manage.
- More than just a blog.
- Establishes a community.
- Saves you money.
- Numerous ecommerce solutions.
- You're not committed to one hosting provider.
- Keeps your site looking fresh.
- Can be used as a membership service.
- Schedule posts.
- Multi-user capability.
- Add testimonials.
- Publish content with one-click.
- Universal platform.
- WordPress keeps getting better.
We're going to summarize some of the items on this list that we feel like are especially pertinent to the types of businesses you run.
It is free. And not only is it free, WordPress also carries no hidden charges for lots of traffic. It's just free. And this is tremendous for you as you try to drive your profitability as high as possible. And since it's open source, there are no copyright or trademark issues – or costs – if you want to customize the source code for your unique needs.
Immediate benefits. Many software tools don't deliver value "out-of-the-box" which is a technology term for immediately and without any real work. This is significant because many other CMSs aren't like this.
You can do almost anything with it. Because WordPress is flexible, you aren't limited with what type of online presence you use it for. It can be a personal blog or an ecommerce site. There are many, many features and extensions that let you do just about anything you want to do.
Sites are search engine friendly. You may not quite understand this one, but it is quite important that WordPress makes your site easily picked up by search engines. If this were not so, the sites built using WordPress would not be easy to find by those searching on the Internet. WordPress's broad use is testament to how search engine friendly it is simple because if it weren't, this many people would not bother with it.
It's safe and secure. Even though it's free, WordPress is serious about security. It's constant updates help to ensure this
You can customize it. Make it look like you want it to look – and follow your branding. Branding is critical when you're in the competitive environment of children's activity centers, so the fact that WordPress is customizable is a fantastic feature.
It is to use and easy to manege. Both of these are critical to you as an owner or manager because your time is precious. The platform is universal – so no matter how many sites with very different purposes you have, the dashboards look and work the same way. You can also schedule posts – which allows you to do weeks and weeks worth of work at one time!
Supports video and audio files. WordPress doesn't cheat you out of being able to use all of your multimedia assets. All of those videos of performances and competitions are easily included on your site using your WordPress tools. You don't have to find another place to store, host or even to edit them. Just upload your media files to your library and go!
On the go with mobile. You know your parents are going to be using your site on their smartphone and other mobile devices so the fact that WordPress is mobile friendly is not only critical but is absolutely fabulous!
Multiple users are managed easily. You can allow multiple users to help with managing your WordPress sites. This doesn't compromise the security or integrity of your content, however, because you can also assign each user a role so that they can only do what you want them to do.
WordPress uses a universal platform. So regardless how many sites you have or how different their uses are, the dashboard for management is the same.
Plenty of improvements ahead. Even though WordPress is free, you get real value and quality from top-notch developers who make sure that WordPress is continuously getting better. And don't forget that – because it is an open source platform – any developer can enhance the WordPress code to create an even better CMS.
Hopefully, you're seeing the value that using WordPress can bring as a tool for building online assets for your facility. it makes creating and managing your Internet presence much more "doable" then you may have ever considered it before!


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Liddy's Wakefield
Over 15 years ago Kevin Liddy founded Liddy's Solicitors. Liddy's were originally founded on the personal injury and medical negligence departments, but when Naheem Khalil joined the team we expanded into both domestic and commercial conveyancing.
Our first offices were in Barnsley, where some of the team are still based. But as we like to give the personal touch, and meet as many of our clients in person as we can, we decided to open a branch in Wakefield. The branch is in the centre of town, and is easily accessible by bus, train or car. When dealing with personal injury and medical negligence claims it is vital to have face to face discussions. By having two branches we are able to offer our personal service to a wider range of clients.
We have a large team in our Wakefield branch, which means as well as clinical negligence and personal injury we also offer conveyancing. The offices can be found here:
Wakefield Office
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Hello, trying to determine if Kit bag might be a little too large for someone with smaller frame (male, 5'-7" about 39-40 chest). Would carry G26/G19 so would fit snubby but of course the kit bag is more versatile.
Just concerned the regular kit bag might seem too large on chest.
I am about the same size as you and have a regular kit bag and it is not that big on me. While it is about a foot long when you get it it's not as big as you think.
Hope this helps.
What he said. I'm a similar size and the Kit Bag is fine.
Since purchasing the Snubby in August I've only used the standard Kit Bag a handful of times, but that's just because I don't really need the extra capacity of the Kit Bag most of the time. I don't think there is any difference in fit or comfort between the two.
Went ahead and ordered snubby in foliage yesterday. Already shipped! Can't wait to get it.


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The sea lions that lounge on boats in Dana Point and Newport Beach harbors — damaging and sometimes sinking them — aren't fazed by the snarling fake coyotes or weathered wind dancers meant to scare them away.
So it should come as no surprise that yelling and hosing off the sea lions makes them even less inclined to move.
That's a lesson James Lenthall learned as he watched a man deal with a sea lion sitting on the swim step of his boat in Dana Point Harbor. The man screamed at the animal, and when it wouldn't budge, sprayed water at it.
"The sea lion growled and refused to leave," said Lenthall, president of the Dana Point Boaters Association.
One sea lion on a sea step might be a nuisance. But when there are multiple animals, each weighing 600-plus pounds at eight feet long, Harbor Patrol deputies are often called to keep boats afloat.
"Their combined mass is sufficient to force the vessel far enough underwater to allow the ocean to either wash over the transom or come in through the scupper holes," said Harbor Patrol Sgt. Larry Packard. "Left uncorrected, it is just a matter of time before the vessel is at the bottom of the bay."
While tourists in Dana Point and Newport Beach may be thrilled to see sea lions at the harbors, boaters and charter operators don't have the same warm and fuzzy feeling. They blame the hefty marine mammals for breaking docks, damaging boats and causing messes. And now they are struggling to come up with a plan that isn't harmful to the protected animals but can provide some relief to mounting expenses.
In January, a boat under construction sank after a group of sea lions sat on it, said Newport Beach Harbor Patrol Deputy Josh Baugh.
"The fittings weren't on the boat, so just a little bit of weight caused it to sink," Baugh said.
Fake coyotes have become the choice for some boaters — and the city of Newport Beach — to deter sea lions from climbing aboard. In some cases it has worked, but not always.
Since July, Newport Beach's harbor management has responded to 64 calls for service regarding sea lion issues, according to Newport Beach Assistant City Manager Carol Jacobs.
The County of Orange, which manages Dana Point Harbor, has spend thousands of dollars on repairs and deterrent measures. Private boaters, too, have paid to refurbish boats.
"It's an ongoing battle," said Doug Whitlock, general manager of Dana Point Marina's East Basin. "We've had three of four docks with severe damage; each dock costs $4,000 to $5,000 to repair. … We thought last winter we got a handle on it.
"In the 39 years I've been here we didn't have a problem, but now it's an issue."
This summer, OC Parks brought in air dancers — tall, brightly colored wavy figures powered by air — to chase sea lions away.
"They worked really well for a while," Packard said. "But as the air dancers became weathered and worn, the sea lions went back up to them and slept next to them."
Officials estimate there are about 20 resident sea lions in Dana Point. Many are drawn to the bait barge — a quick way to get snacks. Others follow fishing vessels in and out of the harbor to snag leftovers. Once full, they find cozy spots to nap.
The most recent deterrent at Dana Point Harbor is an old standard — yellow five-gallon buckets attached to the dock and weighted down with sand and/or water.
Whitlock's team has been running around the East Basin installing them on docks and boats when boaters call. There are at least 300 buckets in that area alone.
On a recent day, at least 10 buckets set up on the Harbor Patrol dock had been pushed aside by a dozen sea lions that bowed the dock with their weight.
Larry Phoenix, of Newport Beach, operates Rampage Sportfishing and docks his 42-foot Hatteras sport fisher at the end of Dana Wharf.
"The first night I put the buckets up, they were knocked off the next day," he said.
With renewed access, the sea lions have not only crushed the new dock, but have cost Phoenix potentially thousands of dollars to fix discoloration on the side of his $500,000 boat.
"It's been terrible, they poo all over the side where they lay and that stuff doesn't come off easily," he said. "We had to scrub for two hours. If you do it enough, you have to have it re-covered. Anyone who has a really nice boat is getting frustrated."
Phoenix's solution has been a device called Seal Stop, a product pending patents by a Santa Ana-based company. It uses rotating tennis ball-sized spinners to deter marine mammals from lounging on surfaces where they are installed.
"I stopped them but it cost me over $1,000," he said.
Phoenix was thinking about spending $4,000 to do the whole dock. Instead, he came up with a makeshift system where he hammers nails into the dock and connects fishing line as a barrier.
"You've got to get them off the docks, he said, adding that a possible solution would be to construct an actual resting place for the sea lions somewhere in the harbor.
Lenthall often hears stories from his boater group. And he's had his own encounters on his paddle board. Two large sea lions almost knocked him off the board and once a baby sea lion hopped on board with him.
"As annoying and messy as these sea lions can be, most of us accept them as our harbor partners, or neighbors that we just have to accept and get along with," Lenthall said. "Most of us have a love-hate relationship with them."
While Packard's deputies work to control sea lions on their own dock, they also travel the harbor looking for other places where sea lions are congregating — particularly on boats.
If they find a boat in trouble, they can quickly evict the unwanted marine mammals and start to pump out the sea water.
"If we get the vessel back to (the surface) without having to dive on it or use lift bags, we count it as a vessel assist not as a sunk vessel," Packard said.
A sunken boat can spill fuel and chemicals into the ocean, damaging the marine environment, he added.
"Deputies will find the owner and educate them on ways to reduce the chance of their boat becoming a flooded submarine," Packard said. "This becomes a high-stakes game of musical chairs played out wherever sea lions and boaters coexist."


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TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Remember, how the unbelievers plotted against you. They sought to take you captive or kill you or exile you. They planned – and Allah also planned – Allah is the best planner of all.
Al-Anfal – 30
The Space In Between
All the blood lying on the floor and i sense the crowd expecting something more.
Narrative drawing to a close…
Still remain the things you couldn't kill, I can see it still.
Blinding light illuminates the scene
Try to fill the spaces in between
Sad Girl
Decide to be fine til the end of the week. Make yourself smile because you're alive and that's your life. And do it again the next week.
-So fake it?
I call it being professional. Do it right, with a smile, or don't do it.
You know what happened this morning?
I was lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling the sun, and listening to the waves,
for a second, everything was just like it used to be.
And….. then I blinked.
Sister Jude
"God always answers
our prayers, Judy.
It's just rarely…
the answer we're looking for."
The older I get, the more I realized that age doesn't bring wisdom. It only brings ***wearity*** I'm not anyhow smarter than I was before, I've just grown too tired to joggle the lies and hide the fears. Self-awareness doesn't reveal my indiscretions. It just exhaustioned us.
Harness bells
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Old Ska, ja ja
What is the greatest thing u ever saw?
Bob: Umm. One time when I was a little boy, I was playing with my slingshot and I saw this Jaybird. I don't know why but I shot him. I didn't mean to. I don't even know why I shot at him, but I felt so bad, I started praying to God that he would come back. And all of a sudden the Jaybird woke up. He just flew away.
Katie: God saved him?
Bob: Yeah…. I think so.
He says that he got in trouble and if she doesn't mind, He doesn't want the company ~ in loop
Sometimes when he was in the city he would sleep in a bay and wake in the night and go out and look at the stars and there were so many, and he knew they were there before him, and they would be there after him. That was sort of awful and sort of wonderful.
Sometimes when he was running, the wind would blow around him and flap his pants and he would grieve for something that was lost, like that French or Room 7. Sometimes he would look at the sky in the spring and see a bird, and it might make him happy, but just as often it felt like something inside him was getting small and ready to break.
It's bad to feel like that, he would think, and if I do, I shouldn't be watching no birds. But sometimes he would look up at the sky anyway.
Richard Bachman
Still so much work to do, so much dreams to fulfill for FUSEE, new killer projects biting all over.
Keep on running, workouts and diets, become a fitness freak.
After 3 years, finally my new short film is on it's way, kind of excited to go back on set.
Bla, bla, bla…
Get ready for the new season…
American Red Cross Campaign
Some snapshots from video work in progress…
Once upon a time in istiklal
Last sunday i was hunting photos in istiklal with Salih Kucukaga and we crashed into the set of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy . It was like a time machine back to 1950s. Some of the photos i took of supporting cast…
Another bird feeder
Dead as dead can be
After a long time, preparing for new challanges. Competitions always give me life juice so i'm going to squeeze some in Spain in february. But till that time as the commander said: "go ahead and play dead" (photos taken by Mustafa KURAL)
One night you'll wake up and you'll discover it never happened. It's all turned around on you. It never will. Suddenly you are old. Didn't happen. And it never will because you were never going to do it anyway. Were U?
On tuesday Salih Kucukaga (creator of many brand id's like Diana, P liquid and more, senior editor of TheDieline.com ) visited Fusee, we talked about past and future of creatives while watching sunset in bosphorus . (photo taken by Salih Kucukaga)
Koy Ekmegi
Waiting for the Nite
Soldiery or Freedom
Bird feeder
PS Junkies
More in the Yard
lines from "Bounce"
What is it that you want, Buddy?
Your company.
The pleasure of your company.
I want your input on video rentals.
I stand there for hours, and I can't pick anything out.
I want someone to say good night to,
a last call of the day.
I don't have a last call of the day.
Do you?


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The Duffle Bag is available in Yellow/Black in the 85L size only. Dimensions: 31x 65x44cm. Volume: 85L Weight: 1360g.
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I'm going on a cross country tour this summer from Vermont to Oregon and got this bag so that I could try and set everything on my back rack as opposed to buying a front rack and 2 more panniers. This bag is large! I can fit a tent, a pillow, a sleeping bag, my sleeping mat, and all of my cookware plus my repair tools in here and still have plenty of room for miscellaneous items. I can even fit a ukulele and a trumpet in it on top of that! There are hooks on the sides so that you an give it a more geometrical feel so that it sits sturdy on the top of your rear rack and panniers. There are also slots in the top so that you can clip caribeaners to it or slide bungy chords through it to keep it in place.
This also doubles as a backpack! It comes with 2 very comfortable adjustable traps which can be velcroed together when you don't need them or loosened if you need to wear it.
Well made, definitely waterproof and large capacity make this bag a solid long-term investment. I've used both this size and a small capacity bag for car and air travel to multiple races over the years.
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Rovi Unveils Solution for Providing Cloud Access to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Collections
Rovi Digital Copy Solution Set to Enable Disc-to-Digital Conversion From Connected Devices and Broad Access Via UltraViolet(TM)
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2012 -- Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) today announced Rovi Digital Copy Solution, a ground-breaking offering that will enable consumers to access their physical DVD and Blu-ray Disc movie collections via the Cloud. Rovi Digital Copy Solution integrates into consumer electronics devices and PC applications, allowing them to recognize a movie on physical disc, authenticate its origin, and then trigger access to a copy from the UltraViolet™Digital Library. Digital copies can then be enjoyed by consumers from virtually anywhere on a range of enabled connected devices that may include HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, set-top boxes, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
According to Forrester Research, by 2016 the personal cloud services market will hit $12 billion and be used by 196 million consumers; yielding a new computing experience that is focused on seamless access to virtual libraries from across personal devices. This trend to access digital movie, music, book, photo, and other collections, coupled with the growing demand for Internet-connected living room devices which is expected to reach 540M worldwide by 2014 (Source:TDG), is opening new revenue opportunities for content owners and distributors.
"Consumers want to watch movies anywhere, while still getting value from the investment they have made in physical media. The Rovi Digital Copy Solution combined with UltraViolet, unlocks new value for consumers and helps them rediscover some of their favorite entertainment that can be enjoyed on many different devices via the cloud," said Corey Ferengul, executive vice president of products, Rovi. "Rovi Digital Copy Solution can provide CE manufacturers, digital storefronts, and movie studios with an opportunity to acquire new customers, generate new revenue, and introduce more consumers to the flexibility and convenience of digitally delivered entertainment."
Rovi Digital Copy Solution incorporates Rovi Media Recognition and Media Authentication Services and can be incorporated as a component of Rovi Entertainment Store, the company's end-to-end, white-label solution for digital storefront creation and management. Rovi Entertainment Store technologies and services can be used to facilitate the cloud storage of digital copies of DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies via the UltraViolet industry standard, and for facilitating cross-merchandising and promotion. To ensure a high-quality viewing experience, DivX Plus Streaming, another component of Rovi Entertainment Store, can be used to deliver digital copies purchased to a broad range of connected devices.
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- Consumer places disc into supported hardware (CE device or PC) where it is automatically identified using Rovi Media Recognition Service;
- The Rovi Media Authentication Service performs a variety of heuristics to determine the disc's authenticity;
- If authorized by the content owner, consumers can then be presented with the opportunity to purchase access to a digital copy that can be placed in a digital storefront library powered by Rovi Entertainment Store and made available via UltraViolet.
- Once purchased, the title would then be available from the cloud for downloading or streaming via a range of connected devices
Rovi Digital Copy Solution is available for integration today and will be supporting new products and services expected to launch in the first half of 2012.
During the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, Rovi will be hosting demonstrations of Rovi Digital Copy Solution along with a full complement of new and in-market solutions helping fuel the industry's transition to IP-based entertainment. Meetings are by appointment, January 10-13, 2012, at Caesars Palace.
About Rovi Corporation
Rovi Corporation is focused on revolutionizing the digital entertainment landscape by delivering solutions that enable consumers to intuitively connect to new entertainment from many sources and locations. The company also provides extensive entertainment discovery solutions for television, movies, music and photos to its customers in the consumer electronics, cable and satellite, entertainment and online distribution markets. These solutions, complemented by industry leading entertainment data, create the connections between people and technology, and enable them to discover and manage entertainment in an enjoyable form.
Rovi holds approximately 5,100 issued or pending patents worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous offices across the United States and around the world including Japan, China, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. More information about Rovi can be found at http://www.rovicorp.com/.
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Sonos is on a mission to inspire the world to listen better. We've designed a seamless home music experience. Now we strive to empower listeners, everywhere. We focus on building easy to use systems but keeping things simple and bug free is not without challenges. The problems are complex, and the solutions must be elegant.
Sonos needs high-energy, innovative engineers to help fuel our rocketing success. We are setting new standards for the audio industry and reshaping the way consumers engage with music. As a Principal Validation Engineer in the System SW group, you will work in a small, fast moving environment to support board bring-up and validate various low level drivers and library API's. Prospective candidates will help design and lead test automation development to run on target and/or off target devices. This will require collaboration with your partners in Development and Quality to help define and execute the test strategies in order to deliver high quality products. In addition, you will work with teams of industry-leading innovators across acoustics, mechanical engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, and user experience. If you love music, solving challenging problems and delivering high-quality products, we want to talk with you!
More than a candidate that checks every box, we're looking for people who are excited to work, learn, and grow at Sonos—no matter their background or how they identify. If that's you, we hope you'll apply for this role.
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Inquisitive and focused, you see every challenge as an opportunity. You're ambitious and comfortable making mistakes because you learn from them and bounce back quickly. You would rather create the future than wait for it. You prioritize long-term value over short-term objectives.
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You approach every interaction with curiosity and a desire to understand. You want to make a positive impact in the world. You're passionate about culture and know the power that music, film, podcasts, games, and stories have to bring people together.
- Collaborate with members of the System Software board bring-up team to deliver features that are implemented, tested, and documented at the end of each sprint.
- Advocate software quality within Sonos with emphasis on design process, development, testing and deployment of software releases and HW releases.
- Mentor junior members of the team to expand their knowledge on advanced topics.
- Drive the planning and execution of system level testing of products across all platforms to test various features.
- Investigate, log, track, and triage bugs to determine root cause and establish prioritization.
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Experience in programming with of one or more of the following languages – C/C++, Python
Strong knowledge and verification of peripherals and BSP provided by vendor.
Strong knowledge of Linux in both kernel space and user space.
Strong understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet etc)
Experience in secure boot testing in embedded systems.
Hands on experience with GDB or any other debugging mechanisms for white box testing
Experience in reading schematics and being able to develop automated tests using external hardware
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Strong networking knowledge with expertise in troubleshooting and debugging.
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Experience in using tracing tools to help debug board bring up issues.
Sonos is a sound experience company. We pioneered multiroom wireless audio, made it sound amazing, and changed the way people listen, making it effortless for them to enjoy what they want, where they want, how they want.
Today we continue empowering listeners by developing new technologies, thoughtfully designing products, expanding our software platform, and crafting brilliant sound experiences while participating in a culture that values respect, transparency, collaboration, and ownership.
Together we're working to positively impact the world and inspire everyone to listen better—because listening brings people together, builds understanding, drives change, and makes us happier.
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I'm back!
I am recovering from 6 months worth of chemotherapy. I am at home, learning how to rest and to not DO all the time… It's actually impossible for me to do most of the things I want to. I simply don't have the energy.
So, for now, I will continue to blog in one place at a time, alternating between here and Pure Haiku
My creativity still has not returned so I need to draw on the wealth of writing I was doing prior to being diagnosed with cancer. I can still write a clipping and a short form poem each day, but that's the limit to my writing.
Thank you to everyone who's carried on following this blog despite my inability to get online much over last few months. Thank you for all your comments and support – it has meant so much to me. I still can't promise to respond immediately to comments/emails as I have to limit myself to what I can do each day. But please be assured; each comment/email is always gratefully read and appreciated.
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He did not want others to feel left out and alone. With this in mind, Psychology student Neshan Anantha Rajah started a peer support program that provides long-term peer support at Monash Malaysia. The support program, known as the Fireplace, also offers internal practicum opportunities for counselling students.
His outstanding contributions to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion at Monash and beyond won him the Vice-Chancellor's Diversity and Inclusion Award on 7 October 2019. Neshan was flown out to our Clayton campus to receive the award and certificate during the Diversity and Inclusion Week.
Neshan's journey with us began in 2015. It was the year his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Due to personal reasons, he changed his course from Bachelor of Psychological Science to Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Since his heart wasn't into business, he started focusing more on extracurricular activities. He joined the Monash University Volunteering Program and served as a liaison officer. He also volunteered at the Agathians Shelter and City Revival Children's Home, organisations that provide shelter and support to underprivileged children. He went the extra mile to organise picnics and park visits for the children.
When his mother passed away, and with his father grieving, Neshan found the Monash's Toastmasters Club, in which he found a second home. When the leaders of the club were set to graduate, Neshan took over the reins, became president and restructured the entire club. Within 12 weeks of helming the organisation, membership participation and retention doubled, intercultural sharing increased and the club went on to win the prestigious President's Distinguished Club award from Toastmasters International for two consecutive years.
After completing his degree with the School of Business, an accident made him reflect on his life goals, and he decided to pursue his passion. He re-enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program. He felt older and out of place. Hence, he decided to start a peer support program. Neshan met with the Counselling Department - the counsellors were supportive of his idea. The Department assisted with program structuring and connected him with Season Chan, the co-founder.
The Fireplace is an exciting concept. It is a setting for deeper conversations without prejudice. The program utilises many components from the Counselling Department to facilitate group conversations, and even develops its own tools. Currently, the program runs purely on word of mouth, camaraderie and trust.
Neshan hopes that more students will join the program to connect with others. From disbelief to the appreciation of receiving the prestigious award, Neshan hopes to do more for his peers by completing his honours and pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
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Cool your engines, everybody; it seems that Iain Duncan Smith was never going to the Work and Pensions Committee meeting in June, despite what we had all been led to believe.
This morning I received a message from Jayne Linney, one of the authors of the petition to make LieDS account for himself before the Parliamentary Committee.
It said that, in fact, he never was going to attend the committee in June/July: "This is an evidence-gathering meeting only. IDS is to attend the follow up Q&A session on September 4 when we are also submitting the petition.
"We've been working with Anne Begg, Sheila Gilmore and Debbie Abrahams on this and as far as I know this remains the same."
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"Our management trainees are an important component of our company's future leadership. They are given extensive exposure to different aspects of our business so they can accumulate the knowledge, tools, and experience necessary to succeed."
- Charles Li
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Since I was a child I have always wondered how things work. I'm always excited to learn, challenge myself, and get to the bottom of answers. With that same passion, I wanted a job that brings about change and has a positive impact to the world. Therefore HKEX was my ideal destination. What makes HKEX unique is the strong emphasis on world-class standards, integrity, continuous learning, and most importantly, its dedication to be the pioneer of the world's financial markets. By joining the MT programme, I am encouraged to take initiative, and with plenty of opportunities to work in various business functions including Markets, Listing and Market Development, I'm also challenged to experience, reflect, and share constructive dialogue with senior management along the way. Joining the MT programme has led me to the type of challenges I'm looking for. Now, I am ready to anticipate and solve complex problems, stay ahead of the market, and continue to grow at HKEX.
Despite coming from a social science background with limited knowledge of Finance, I did not feel alienated at HKEX as there is no lack of support and resources for Management Trainees. The month-long orientation and training equips MTs with a holistic overview of both textbook financial knowledge and HKEX operational know-how.
My first rotation in Clearing proved to be a cornerstone for my career at HKEX. From day one I was delegated with research and project management assignments relating to major Group initiatives. I quickly became an important part of the team as I was entrusted with tasks that required coordination between different Clearing departments, and furthered my understanding of the day-to-day operations of HKEX.
Having joined HKEX for less than a year, the learning curve has been, and will likely continue to be, fairly steep. I am confident that the remainder of the programme will continue to enhance my resilience and perseverance.
When I joined the Management Trainee Programme, I was given the opportunity to gain a thorough insight into the core functions of Hong Kong's financial market. The departmental familiarisation and training provided me with comprehensive knowledge of the company's businesses as well as the operations of Hong Kong's financial industry. Through the departmental attachments, not only did I increase my professional knowledge, but I also developed leadership and teamwork skills which are vital to my personal career development.
In the first week of my rotation in the Market Development division, I was asked to be in charge of a system development project which involved liaising with various teams. I had to take initiative in decision making and problem solving when faced with difficulties. Despite my lack of experience, I was given responsibility and was able make a contribution to the team at the same time, which was very memorable and rewarding!
We are trained systematically both in terms of technical and soft skills from day one. My first rotation was in Group Strategy where I was exposed to different initiatives that have the potential to make a difference in the capital markets, which is very exciting! In addition, I am able to gain a comprehensive picture about the company and develop a strategic mindset. I also learned some essential technical skills in research and data analysis, as well as how to present the research professionally. I hope to continue to validate my understanding of initiatives in the company and the exchange industry, and leverage my Mainland background to help HKEX connect China with the world.
My quantitative finance background proved to be an invaluable asset to me at HKEX. The coursework I had at university prepared me well for the rigorous challenges in a work setting, particularly in terms of familiarising myself with HKEX's wide spectrum of financial products available to investors and the sophisticated market operation happening day-to-day at the Exchange.
I am also deeply impressed by the amount of resources dedicated to all MTs during the first month's orientation and familiarisation. It combined departmental overviews, technical and communication skills workshops as well as interactive team building activities that allowed us to develop camaraderie within our group. These activities have helped me transition smoothly from school to the workplace. Along with the on-the-job experience after formal training, we are given further social and career development opportunities to expand our professional network by taking part in the mentoring programme and attending a series of activities. The thoughtful design of this MT programme truly demonstrates that people matter at HKEX.
I joined HKEX after graduating from King's College London in 2015 and spending a year in the British Civil Service. HKEX's MT Programme has been a fantastic experience for me thus far, not only because of the multifarious roles HKEX plays in the financial market and the unique exposure it offers, but also the sheer amount of resources HKEX devotes to training and developing its employees.
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There is no better way to take a front-row seat in the securities market than by working at HKEX. The Management Trainee Programme offers me excellent exposure in key functions behind the robust Hong Kong securities market. Here, I work alongside professional teams through either participating in market initiatives or supporting daily functions. HKEX, as a market regulator and listed exchange, allows for a comprehensive view on listing and business functions.
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- Stationery and toys – We also offer a range of stationery products and toys within the shop.
The UK Book Market
Did you know that the UK book sector is currently worth over £2.4bn and continues to grow every year? The UK has hundreds of independent book shops as well as larger chain brands, all of which are incredibly busy all year round. Although internet sales are affecting the industry, many people still love the pleasure of going into a bookshop to browse before they purchase. And even with the growth of e-readers, the UK is still seeing an insatiable appetite for books that will never go away. People love books, it's that simple and what's better than working with the next generation of readers – Pickled Pepper Books' customers!
Pickled Pepper Books Franchise Model
Our franchise model is based around our great range of books and services, all of which have been combined to complement each other. Our outlets are well branded and well designed to showcase our products to the public, with creative surroundings, shelving, seating areas and POS material.
The role of the Pickled Pepper Books franchisee is to manage the shop and staff effectively. Dealing with customers, managing stock, organising events are all part and parcel of the franchise experience.
We've also designed our franchise model to be successful and profitable. And it's something we want to share with franchisees that are as dedicated as we are. We are all about providing a great book experience, and that's why so many of our customers visit us again and again.
As a business we are committed to building a successful franchise network, and are looking for franchisees who can commit 100% to the franchise.
Franchise Package
We know we have a great formula, and that's why we're confident it will work well for our franchisees. We've spent time developing our systems and procedures, which all add extra strength to the Pickled Pepper Books franchise model. In short our business model has all the ingredients for a good franchise system and we are looking for franchisees who can provide the icing on the cake!
The first twelve months of any businesses are crucial, and our comprehensive franchise support means that we will be holding your hand every step of the way. A full breakdown of the franchise package and start-up costs is available at the end of this brochure and it contains all of the training, help and support that you will need to get the business launched in your franchise area including:
- Rights to use the Pickled Pepper Books brand name
- Assistance with producing a business plan and raising finance (if required)
- A comprehensive support package to help you into business
- Assistance with advice and guidance on your shop fitting
- Initial induction training for you and your staff covering all areas of the business
- Onsite opening support
- Marketing and promotional launch and materials
- Web presence on the company website
- Exclusive franchise territory
- Access to a wide range of products
- Copy of our comprehensive franchise operations manual
- A five-year franchise agreement with a right to renew at the end of the term
Franchise Territory
Territory is of critical importance, and that's why each franchisee gets a defined territory with a minimum population of 300,000 people. This is protected, to allow you to get the best out of your investment. We work with all of our franchisees to ensure that the location of their shop is right, to grow the business over the long term.
Ongoing Development and Support for Franchisees
A well supported franchisee is often a successful franchisee. Our support is built into every stage of your development, front startup to growth.
- Assistance with site selection for your Pickled Pepper Books shop
- Advice and guidance on shop fit and setup
- Advice on staff recruitment and training
- Induction training and support programme for franchisees and new staff
- Detailed operations manual
- Wide range of marketing tools and collateral
- Assistance and advice to launch for your shop
- Field visits to help you run your shop successfully
- New ideas for improving the product range
- Operational advice
- Ongoing marketing guidance and support
- Business advice
- Website development and maintenance
- Assistance with problem solving
Our success has been built on taking care of all the details, and it's something that we will share with each of our franchisees.
Ongoing Product Supply
As a franchisee you will have access to our full product range and access to preferred suppliers on an ongoing basis. This includes books, stationery and toys.
Ongoing Fees for Franchisees
Like many other franchisors, we generate our income from a franchise Management Fee and a Marketing Fee which are designed to provide ongoing support in all areas of the business. This includes an 8% Management Fee and a 2% Marketing Fee.
Financial Potential of the Franchise
Our franchise business has the potential to produce very attractive levels of personal income and financial returns on your investment. If you run your business correctly within your franchise area and follow our system and guidance, then the sky is the limit. We have developed detailed financial models and we will share these with you during our recruitment process.
Are you Suitable?
In order to succeed, you must have high personal standards and share our commitment to providing a quality service to your customers. You also need to be organised, self-motivated and have a determination to succeed. Customers want to see a bright, happy confident individual, and that individual has to be you!
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the business, dealing with staff, customers, local marketing and promotional activity and of course solving any problems that you encounter locally.
There is also an accounts and administration role which you will need to deal with effectively to ensure that the business is run smoothly.
We'll provide you with all the training and tools to be successful, but be ready for hard work and long hours.
But be also prepared for great financial rewards, happy customers and a business asset that grows in value.
Your Next Steps to Becoming a Franchisee
If you believe that you have what it takes to succeed in our business and would like to know more, please complete short form below to get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.


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These selected resources, curated by NCASE, offer ideas and information for OST system leaders to support recovery from COVID-19.
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Evaluations Backgrounder: A Summary of Formal Evaluations of Afterschool Programs' Impact on Academics, Behavior, Safety and Family Life
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This issue brief provides a succinct overview of social emotional learning and why afterschool is a perfect place to focus on this and to achieve positive developmental outcomes. It includes examples of curriculum and activities for afterschool programs from SC, NC, GA, NH, and NY.
Improving the Quality and Impact of Afterschool and Summer Programs: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
This issue brief summarizes developments in the field including a growing research base, an increased understanding of high quality practice, and system-level efforts to improve quality. It provides recommendations for advancing the field on research and practice.
The Afterschool Alliance has developed an easy-to-use searchable database on evidence-based impacts of afterschool and summer programs.
Afterschool Program Quality and Student Outcomes: Reflections on Positive Key Findings on Learning and Development From Recent Research
This issue brief provides a summary of the increasingly robust research base on key characteristics of high quality programs and the resulting child outcomes. It also refers to the many valid and reliable measures that exist to examine program effectiveness, including the California Afterschool Outcome Measures Project.
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Book – Max on Life by Max Lucado – Enjoying it so far! Did I ever tell you that I met Mr. Lucado when I was at college? I even got a hug!!
Movie – Unstoppable – Watching it right now…
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What's Playing on My iPod – Joyce Meyer's Radio Podcast – I always look forward to listening to her even though she step on my toes! She tells The Truth like it is, but you know she cares, so you take it like it's from your grandma!! 🙂


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Corporate Personal Assistant in Lagos, Nigeria
Job Vacancy at Hastrup International College
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- Bachelor's Degree
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- 1 - 3 years
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Job Description
- reading, monitoring and responding to the principal's email,
- answering calls and handling queries,
- preparing correspondence on the principal's behalf,
- commissioning work on the principal's behalf,
- liaising with staff, clients, etc.,
- managing the principal's electronic diary,
- booking meetings,
- organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries,
- attend meetings on your boss's behalf
- writing minutes,
- taking dictation,
- planning, organising and managing events,
- managing a budget,
- attending events/meetings as the principal's representative,
- conducting research on the internet,
- writing reports, executive summaries and newsletters,
- preparing presentations,
- preparing papers for meetings,
- managing and reviewing filing and office systems,
- typing documents,
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The PA must be capable of dealing with situations in the boss's absence, and should be confident enough to commission work on behalf of the principal. Maintaining confidentiality is a paramount fundamental requirement for PA in our organization.
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June 3, 2014 |
PulsePoint Foundation and Physio-Control Launch App to Build Comprehensive Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry
PulsePoint AED Will Complement Lifesaving PulsePoint Respond App
(LAS VEGAS, Nevada) – June 3, 2014 – PulsePoint AED, a new mobile application designed to build a comprehensive registry of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available for use during cardiac emergencies, was released today by the PulsePoint Foundation at the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update (ECCU) 2014 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The PulsePoint Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mobile technologies to help everyday citizens save lives. Physio-Control, the leading provider of emergency medical response technologies worldwide, is the marketing and implementation partner of the Foundation.
When a cardiac emergency strikes, finding an automated external defibrillator (AED) can help save a life. But that takes knowing where AEDs are located. "The PulsePoint AED registry is one of the largest and fastest growing defibrillator databases in the world," said Richard Price, president of the PulsePoint Foundation. "The new PulsePoint AED app strengthens the chain of survival for cardiac arrest victims by empowering CPR/AED-aware citizens to report up-to-date AED location information to local authorities and to make that information immediately available to dispatchers and trained bystanders nearby."Full Story
Once the location of AEDs enters the database via the PulsePoint AED app, all validated AED's become visible in the PulsePoint Respond app, which means that AED information is provided to the local emergency communications center for instant display on dispatcher consoles during calls for assistance. This allows the dispatchers to direct callers to public AEDs near them during an emergency.
"PulsePoint AED is a great way for agencies to build comprehensive AED registries while involving local citizens. Users of PulsePoint and subscribing local emergency responders all get updated information about the AEDs in their communities," said Cameron Pollock, Vice President of Marketing, Physio-Control, Inc. "With PulsePoint AED and PulsePoint Respond, citizens, responders and medical care providers can effectively work together in their communities to help save lives."
"Keeping AED location information current is a significant challenge," said Jeff Helm, Division Chief, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue in South Dakota. "PulsePoint AED will increase community awareness of AED locations and will simplify the task of discovering devices missing from our registry." In 2012 Sioux Falls Fire Rescue received the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Ash Institute's Bright Ideas Award for their public access defibrillator (PAD) program.
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with the PulsePoint Foundation on another life-saving resource for our community," said Tomi Ryba, president and chief executive officer of El Camino Hospital in California. "This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week and the launch of the PulsePoint AED app is a great opportunity for our community to actively participate in identifying local AEDs and educating themselves about the life-saving potential of CPR and AEDs."
PulsePoint AED is the second app created by the PulsePoint Foundation. PulsePoint Respond was launched in 2011 and empowers everyday citizens to provide lifesaving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Last month in Portland, Oregon, off-duty firefighter Scott Brawner was working out at a local health club when he received an alert through PulsePoint Respond. Brawner responded and performed CPR until advanced care arrived. Alerts provided by the PulsePoint Respond app helped save the cardiac arrest victim's life. The PulsePoint Respond app has been downloaded more than 200,000 times to date.
PulsePoint AED and PulsePoint Respond are available to the public free of charge for Apple iOS and Google Android devices from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Engineering for both applications is provided by volunteers at Workday, Inc. Public safety agencies interested in implementing PulsePoint may contact their local Physio-Control representative or call 800-442-1142.
About sudden cardiac arrest
SCA is a leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for an estimated 325,000 deaths each year/1,000 deaths per day. The American Heart Association estimates that effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival. However, only about one quarter of SCA victims receive bystander CPR and even fewer receive a potentially lifesaving therapeutic shock from a public access AED. Improving bystander CPR rates and access to AEDs is critical to survival.
About Physio-Control
Physio-Control, Inc. is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. The company operates in over 100 countries and is the world's leading provider of professional emergency medical response solutions that predict or intervene in life threatening emergencies. To learn more visit www.physio-control.com, or connect at www.facebook.com/physiocontrolinc, https://www.linkedin.com/company/physio-control-inc-or @PhysioControl
About the PulsePoint Foundation
PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its mission is to make it much easier for citizens who are trained in CPR to use their life saving skills to do just that…save lives! Through the use of modern, location-aware mobile devices PulsePoint is building applications that work with local public safety agencies to improve communications with citizens and empower them to help reduce the millions of annual deaths from sudden cardiac arrest. Learn more at www.pulsepoint.org or join the conversation at http://www.facebook.com/PulsePoint and @PulsePoint.
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El Camino Hospital Collaborates With PulsePoint Foundation To Launch Crowd-Sourced Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Registry
Santa Clara County first in the nation to launch innovative AED app
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 3, 2014 – Today, El Camino Hospital, in collaboration with the PulsePoint Foundation, announced the launch of the second PulsePoint mobile app, PulsePoint AED, which is designed to build the most comprehensive registry of public automated external defibrillators (AED) available for use during sudden cardiac emergencies. Santa Clara County is the first to roll out this new app, which is available for free download from the iTunes Store and Google Play.
In conjunction with the launch of the PulsePoint AED app, El Camino Hospital is hosting an AED Location Contest, where participants locate and submit unregistered AEDs in Santa Clara County using the PulsePoint AED app. The top three winners will each receive a prize, such as an iPad.
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with the PulsePoint Foundation on another life-saving resource for our community," said Tomi Ryba, president and chief executive officer of El Camino Hospital. "This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week and the launch of the AED app is a great opportunity for our community to actively participate in identifying local AEDs and educating themselves about the life-saving potential of CPR and AEDs."Full Story
"We are grateful for the ongoing support from El Camino Hospital and the PulsePoint Foundation in educating our community around the importance of CPR and AED use, " said Chief Ken Kehmna, Santa Clara County Fire District. "This latest app is a vital resource in providing the most updated information on public AEDs to emergency first responders and CPR-trained citizen responders alike."
The American Heart Association estimates that immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation with an AED can more than double a victim's chance of survival. Yet, finding the nearest AED can be difficult at the time of a sudden cardiac emergency. The PulsePoint AED app enables users to report and update public AED locations simply by taking a photo of the AED using their iPhone or Android mobile phone and uploading the photo and location information to the registry. All validated information uploaded into the registry is also provided to the local emergency communications center for real-time display on dispatcher consoles during calls for assistance. Additionally, the app is integrated with the existing PulsePoint Respond CPR app, alerting CPR-trained citizen bystanders of the nearest AED location in the event of a sudden cardiac emergency.
For more information about the PulsePoint apps, please visit: www.elcaminohospital.org/CPRHelpNow
About El Camino Hospital
El Camino Hospital is an acute-care, 443-bed, nonprofit and locally governed organization with campuses in Mountain View and Los Gatos, Calif. In addition to state-of-the-art emergency departments, key medical specialties include behavioral health, cancer care, genomic medicine, heart and vascular, neuroscience, orthopedic and spine, senior health, urology, and the only Women's Hospital in Northern California. The hospital is recognized as a national leader in the use of health information technology and wireless communications, and has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center as well as back-to-back ANCC Magnet Recognitions for Nursing Care.
To learn more, visit our website, find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or view our videos on YouTube. For a physician referral, visit our website or call the El Camino Health Line at 800-216-5556.
About the PulsePoint Foundation
PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its mission is to make it much easier for citizens who are trained in CPR to use their life-saving skills to do just that…save lives! Through the use of modern, location-aware mobile devices PulsePoint is building applications that work with local public safety agencies to improve communications with citizens and empower them to help reduce the millions of annual deaths from sudden cardiac arrest. Learn more at www.pulsepoint.org. Follow the PulsePoint Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.
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Chris Ernst, 650-962-5853
May 26, 2012 |
Heart of Gold Ball
The Heart of Gold Ball raises funds that support the American Heart Association's mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Monies raised at the gala fund research, educational programs and community outreach efforts. The event honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular disease prevention and have enhanced the welfare of the region. The community honoree for the Greater Bay Area this year is PulsePoint Foundation President, and San Ramon Valley Fire Chief, Richard Price.
The Heart of Gold Ball will be held on Saturday June 2, 2012, at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, and will kick-off National CPR and AED Awareness Week for the American Heart Association.
The United States Congress designated the first week of June each year as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Week" with the goal of encouraging states, cities and towns to institute programs such as PulsePoint, to reduce death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest through increased citizen engagement.Full Story