text:
The Crime and Punishment workshop draws together an interdisciplinary group of scholars-- from sociology, political science, psychology, philosophy, and law-- to discuss a range of topics related to crime, delinquency, social control, and the philosophy and politics of punishment. Participants meet approximately four times per semester (roughly once a month) for dinner and discussion. Meetings will alternate in format, including a mixture of internal faculty presentations, "mini-presentations" by graduate students and others working through preliminary research ideas, lectures by visiting faculty, and discussions of recent published research. Regular membership encouraged.
If you would like to be included, e-mail Devah Pager at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also mention in your e-mail if you are interested in presenting preliminary or polished work during the semester.
Our third session will feature Joshua Page, from the University of Minnesota, to discuss "Power by Proxy: The Strategic Alliance Between Prison Officers and Crime Victims."


text:
When the Apple iPad burst onto the scene, everyone wanted to get dedicated magazine apps built for their company. It often provided a solid experience if you were in love with a particular magazine. Some of them added bonus content, like Wired, that gives extended interviews and video of hot new devices. The Apple Newsstand tends to be the largest draw when it comes to purchasing content, but in 2013 many companies will see a diminishing user-base and give up on the apps altogether.
When you purchase magazines from the Apple Newsstand or the App store, you are not buying the magazine as you know it. They are all, in effect, apps. The Apple Newsstand simply puts them in one place, where in the past they cluttered up your iPad or iPhone. Magazine publishers are able to garner a large percentage of revenue earned per subscription, but many aren't doing so well. Just ask the recently defunct Daily.
Magazine Apps provide users with only a singular user experience. People in 2012 have been gravitating away from dedicated apps and moving in the direction of aggregators. These are news sources that compile all of the information from various news sources. We have really seen the rise of Flipboard, Pulse, Zite, and Google Currents that take all of your favorite websites, blogs, and news sites and puts them all in one place. People tend to like this direction better because all of the news is produced daily, rather than you having to wait until the end of the month.
In the digital realm, 2013 will be the year in which dedicated magazine apps see their demise. There will always be a market for companies like Zinio and Newspaper Direct that offer many subscriptions within a singular app, but you will see dedicated standalone apps die off. There is no consistency in their user interface and often get muddling and confusing. Apps that function as news aggregators will replace these and you mostly won't have to pay a dime.
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.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Supply Chain Manager
Reporting to the Plant Director, the Supply Chain Manager oversees the production planning and supply chain function at the local manufacturing site.
Job Duties
· Provide the required input into the overall production plan and budget in order to ensure that the reality and capabilities of production are considered for short- and medium-term planning
o Assist and act throughout the Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP)
o Analyze data on machine and manpower capacity, taking action if necessary
o Regularly check, and take action if necessary, to ensure that enough capacity exists to support the production plan, for both machines and human resources
o Lead planning meetings, assuring part scheduling. Follow-up on parts and act to safe-guard monthly sales. Take action accordingly.
o Actively participate in specific recovery meetings
o Respect Manufacturing Order planning and scheduling
· Monitor production performance in order to ensure that objectives are met
o Ensure the achievement of Lead Time and On-Time-Delivery targets
o Monitor monthly KPIs (backlog, WIP, efficiency, …) and define improvement actions with the Production Manager and/or Plant Director
o Check quality indicators and define improvement actions with the Quality Manager
o Check customer complaints and define improvement actions, in conjunction with the Production Manager, Plant Director, and Commercial team
o Assist in the follow-up on maintenance plans/activities
o Monitor the output of critical machines and define corrective actions
· Oversee the supply chain function
o Ensure the achievement of logistics and dispatch requirements
o Ensure on-time delivery from suppliers
o Lead team objectives and projects to improve delivery performance
o Oversee the procurement of materials, parts, assemblies and/or services for the organization
o Oversee the management of non-aero suppliers for the organization
· Manage employees within Department
o Encourage employees to define and implement improvement actions and assist with, or lead, the coordination of these actions
o Ensure the timely presence, number, and quality of human resources required to achieve results, coordinating with HR when necessary
o Encourage teamwork and a positive working environment
o Develop training requirement, in conjunction with HR
o Support and develop employees
· Ensure that planning and supply chain functions coordinate and cooperate with other areas of the company, in order to contribute to optimal overall management
· Coordinate with and assist Managers from other departments in order to ensure that all production capabilities are optimized in terms of process, quality, cost, and delivery time
Education/Experience Requirements
· Degree in Operations Management, Inventory Management, or Production Management (or equivalent, related education or experience)
· At least 5 years of previous, related experience in a manufacturing setting
· Strong analytical abilities, able to evaluate information quickly
· Excellent time management abilities
· Proven ability to manage teams, and to teach, coach, and lead others
· Readiness to exchange ideas and opinions, negotiate, persuade, and discuss issues with others, taking a team-player approach to arrive at decisions/solutions
· Ability to act pro-actively and take immediate action to solve problems
· Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
· Results oriented, with a strong customer awareness
· Has good computer skills (MS Office, ERP software, etc
About Chorius Corporate Solutions Inc.
CHORIUS is a Vancouver BC based Executive Search & Management Consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the small, mid-sized and large businesses. We assist Executives to make distinctive,...Read More


text:
All August Long: Kids Dine Free at Acqua California Bistro
Get a kids meal free with the purchase of an adult entrée! Now through August 31, 2019, Acqua California Bistro at The River in Rancho Mirage is serving up a terrific deal for the family during the month of August: kids dine for free! Acqua offers one of the largest menus of any local restaurant…Details


text:
~ for Giclée Quality Turner Prints on Premium Canvas or Fine Art Papers ~
My Gallery - My Account
The quality of a Giclée fine art print may be generally reckoned from the weight, and therefore, thickness, of the printing paper that is used. That is, the heavier, weightier the printing paper that is used, the better the likely quality. Weight of paper is measured in 'Grams per Square Metre' or 'gsm' for short. So, without further ado...
Title: The Iveagh Seapiece, Coast Scene of Fisherman Hauling a Boat Ashore
~~~ Fine Art Prints on Demand ~~~
for Quality Giclee Printing & Framed Pictures


text:
Situated in Sentosa Cove, the prestigious ONE°15 Marina is the crown jewel of Singapore's waterfront lifestyle development and the ultimate yachting hub in the region. Offering world-class marina facilities and breath-taking sea views, ONE°15 is named after its nautical location one degree, 15 minutes north of the equator. The club is replete with a comprehensive range of luxurious private club facilities and amenities catering to both boaters and non-boaters alike.
For more information, please click here.
ONE°15 subsidiary brands
- ONE15 Luxury Yachting – premier luxury yacht charter service
- ONE15 Yachting School – licence and certification courses for both sailing and power boating
- ONE15 Management and Technical Services – the company of choice for your marina and club management and development needs


text:
Empangeni – Deputy President David Mabuza on Saturday urged the Ubizo community in northern KwaZulu-Natal to use the land restored to them wisely and fruitfully for the collective benefit of the community and the country.
Speaking at the handover ceremony of the settled and finalised land claim to the Ubizo community in Empangeni, Mabuza said the land claim settlement was among the first settled and finalised land claims that government had unlocked to hand over to its rightful beneficiaries.
"The claim was first lodged in 1995, wherein inkosi Cebekhulu sought justice and dignity for his people by demanding the return of his people's land, which had been taken from them as far back as 1927.
"We are here to make right those wrongs and to say to our people, here is your land and no more shall you be a slave in the land of your birth. We say today, this land of your forefathers, is now restored to you and your future generations," he said.
This settled and finalised land claim was essentially in two parts. The first phase consisted of the acquisition of land for the Ubizo community – a total of 2547.2 hectares amounting to R136.4 million. The second phase to the value of R1.7 million would soon be finalised and restored to the community.
"It is on land that we are able to engage in agricultural production, build human settlements, and drive manufacturing and industrial development in order to create jobs. We are proud to stand on this hallowed lands of their birth, to reach deep into the spirit of those that have come before, those that have paid a price for us to be here.
"Now that you have your land back, take it and keep it, use it wisely and fruitfully for the collective benefit of this community and our country. This land is an instrument of your dignity and socio-economic development. You must till this land and produce. From this land must come opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship," Mabuza said.
"But fundamentally, this land must help you answer aspects of our national question, not only about land restitution but about women emancipation and all other struggles and forms of discrimination.
"Here women must no longer have a lived reality of scant livelihoods, struggling without the means of production, without the means to support life, and without the means to create self-worth. They too must see the crackling rays of this victory. Women more than any of us have paid the price. They are the birth mothers of our freedom, freedom that we have earned freely on their unpaid labour," he said.
"We must imagine a new generation of women who never allow men to buy their surrender with money or any other social instrument of power because they own their own land and productive capacity. We must also use this land to empower young people. They must see from this land new opportunities that will potentially change their lives. They must see this as a genuine avenue for development.
Government was determined not only to restore land, but also to empower people to "feast, eat, and produce from the land". Government was creating a new era of access and opportunity. It was about empowerment of the people through broadening of access to land.
"Those of us in government must work with speed in implementing interventions that will take us forward. As we implement our land reform programme we shall do so within the prescripts of our laws.
"As the ANC government we will continue to implement the radical economic transformation that will result in [an] equitable, inclusive, and cohesive society. This is at the core of fostering nation building and social cohesion as envisioned by our founding forebears," Mabuza said.
African News Agency/ANA


text:
Coconut is among the the majority of well-known exotic fresh fruit on the planet. Although not to become surpassed, it's essential oil draw out is equally as well known as well as popular. Coconut essential oil may be eaten as well as found in methods besides meals for a long time.
This particular edible essential oil isn't just multifunctional, it's also extremely great for the. Presently there possess actually already been research which display indigenous diet programs full of coconut essential oil end up being much more advantageous compared to every other traditional western diet programs. It's documented which the reason being it has qualities that may not just preserve a sound body however may even circumvent contemporary illnesses.
Using this particular essential oil isn't something which contemporary guy has created; this was already employed for a large number of many years within cultures present in tropic areas. As well as it would appear that these types of cultures happen to be correct just about all together simply because actually till these days, the actual essential oil offers supplied humanity along with numerous many benefits which absolutely no additional organic draw out offers. For just one, it's natural wealthiest supply of lauric acidity that makes it a much better option to hydrogenated veggie essential oil.
Popular studies really recommend towards the intake of this particular essential oil since it consists of higher amounts of fatty foods. Nevertheless, it may just end up being harmful if it's drawn in considerable amounts; that is actually the situation with regard to every thing. Whenever drawn in sensible quantities, nevertheless, it's a 'ninja-like' associated with illness avoidance.
Based on studies, it may really help with preventing Alzheimer's illness. Additionally, it may enhance kinds 1 as well as two associated with diabetes; recover yeast bacterial infections, psoriasis, rosacea, keratosis polaris, acne breakouts, as well as eczema; market weight reduction whilst nevertheless protecting muscle tissue; assist with hypothroidism; destroy Yeast Fungi; as well as market lengthier stamina from the entire body.
Besides therapeutic reasons, coconut essential oil may also be used like a elegance as well as skin-care item. It may are the cream, deodorant, age-spot eliminator, sunscreen, locks moisturizer in it, entire body wash, top cream, conditioner, lice eliminator, shaving lotion, make-up eliminator, as well as whitening toothpaste.
Since it is actually sensitive sufficient for that pores and skin associated with infants, it's also an ideal must-have with regard to moms along with baby infants. They are able to utilize it like a diaper lotion, stretchmarks eliminator, along with a replacement for lanolin lotion within medical hard nips with regard to nursing, an excellent supply of nutrition to improve whole milk provide, along with a organic infant cream. For that coconut essential oil, the options tend to be completely limitless.


text:
That is a baby warthog.
And that is a daddy warthog.
That is a pygmy hippo… no… I don't know how old it is.
That is my friend, Olivia… a two-year-old human. I took her to the zoo.
Which is where we saw all these animals.
Including two tigers… who are usually hiding… but we got a good look at them close up… which, once again, explains the titles of this series of posts.


text:
Top Bath Pillows Reviewed
There's nothing more luxurious than laying in a hot bubble bath after a very long day.
Except, perhaps, for a stint in a warm and bubbly hot tub!
The water lapping over your shoulders, the heat pulling your muscles into a calming void and the ability to just let your troubles go are all good things to come from the perfect bubble bath.
A regular bath is a comfort, but there is nothing comfortable about leaning back against cold porcelain that isn't contoured to your shape.
You need neck and back support to be able to truly relax, which is why the bath pillow was invented!
A bath pillow is a perfect addition to any tub, allowing you to lay back, unwind and truly let go of all that tension.
They come in a range of shapes, sizes, and fabrics, but they all have one thing in common: they are FANTASTIC!
Bath pillows are designed to upgrade your bathing experience significantly, letting you relax in a way that transcends a typical soak in the tub.
Bath Pillow Comparison Table
We go over each of the pillows in our roundup of top bath pillows in detail below, but for those in a hurry here is a quick comparison of the ones we looked at:
Best Bath Pillow
Bath pillow preferences – like bed pillows – differ from person to person. But despite that there are some common features that almost everyone can agree make for a good tub pillow. We looked at those aspects, and also combed through user reviews to try to take the subjective likes and dislikes into consideration. From all that we came up with these choices for best bath pillows:
1. Bath Haven QuiltedAir BathBed Luxury Bath Pillow and Spa CushionComfortable, high-quality bath pillows are a must for the luxurious bubble bath, and with the Bath Haven QuiltedAir spa and bath cushion, this is what you get. It's said to be one of the softest pillows on the market today, and it's designed with your comfort in mind. You want to have an upgraded bath and spa experience, and with this bath pillow, you can bet you'll have one. It's got fantastic padding surrounding it with built-in 3D air mesh, and one of the best features about this product is the anti-mildew materials.
When you're putting in a product into water, you're relying on it being able to dry out again, so the anti-mildew properties within the breathable stuffing make this the ideal bath pillow. With 11 suction cups, you can rely on the fact that this pillow won't be slipping down while you rest your head back and relax. This is a product that will bounce back and support your joints, so you never have to worry about back pain and aches – it's designed to take those away!
Product Highlights
One of the things we especially liked about this pillow was its full body support. Users mentioned the exceptional feel of this cushion in their reviews as well. The manufacturer's attention to detail is demonstrated by the fact that it comes with its own laundry bag for machine washing. Overall, we think this is an excellent choice.
- RELAX LONGER with the pressure of a hard tub off of your back, neck and tailbone
- SUPERIOR COMFORT AND SUPPORT- a bath pillow for your entire body, not just behind your head
- ANTI MILDEW-QUICK DRY MATERIAL- water permeable with tremendous breathability
- MACHINE WASHABLE- easy to clean- mesh Wash Bag included
- 3D AIR MESH TECHNOLOGY- silky soft layers quilted together with vertical fibers
2. Bath Haven QuiltedAir Bath PillowQuiltedAir has really hit the top spot with this bath pillow. It's one of the most durable bath pillows on the market today, and it's suitable for all ages. The pillow is beautifully designed, with the engraving on the pillow perfect for the more modern, luxury bathroom. The structure of the pillow is pure perfection: supportive, aesthetically pleasing and fits just about any bathtub.
The material is anti-mold, so you don't have to worry about replacing it just because it's wet. There are six suction cups at the back to hold it firmly in place, allowing you to sit back and relax in the tub for hours without a care! This is a pillow with bragging rights because the structural formation of the pillow and lifetime guarantee that comes with it makes it one of the most popular bath pillows that you could buy today.
The whole design of this pillow has your comfort in mind because it envelops your head, neck, and back like no other pillow on the market. It's made with a 3D quilted mesh, allowing constant airflow for the most comfortable bath you could have.
Product Highlights
One of the small touches that made this pillow stand out was the wave pattern employed in the design, which helps give better spinal support. And given the ease of washing this pillow, it promises years of tub relaxation after you buy it.
- Cloud of Softness: Unlike skimpier cushions, this sumptuous spa pillow envelops your head, neck & shoulders in blissful comfort.
- Relief for Pressure Points: Premium "wave-pattern" stitching provides strategic support for sensitive joints & muscles. Helps prevent aches & soreness.
- AirMesh Technology: With its 3D ventilation, your breathable bath pillow allows constant, refreshing airflow. Dries fast; won't get hot & soggy.
- Stays Put Securely: No more slipping & sliding. 6 extra-strong suction cups keep your Bath Haven pillow firmly fixed to the back of your tub.
- Blissful Bath Guarantee: Not blissfully happy with your luxurious tub pillow? Return it anytime & we'll gladly refund every penny.
3. Bath Pillow By Soothing CompanyBaths should be silky smooth, bubbly and relax you from head to foot. When you accompany your bath with the Bath Pillow by Soothing Company, you get the dynamic combination of innovation and comfort. The Soothing Company lives up to its name, with everything that you can think of included, from the six suction cups with an extra strong hold for zero slippage, to the mesh cloth built in which is mold and mildew resistant. No matter the tub structure, this is the pillow that will fit perfectly to whatever shape tub you have.
The fabric is built to last, too, so you know that you won't have to worry about it wearing out too quickly. It's always an advantage to have a bath pillow with a laundry bag accompaniment, and this is one of those on the market that comes with one! The cushion is super supportive for back, neck, and shoulders, so you can feel those worries floating away as you lay back and relax on your new bath pillow.
Product Highlights
We love a company that stands behind their products, so the fact that the Soothing Company offers a 100% money back guarantee is a great plus for this pillow. We like the wide butterfly shape that adds comfort for the user, also the little details like the hanging hook that makes it easy to dry this cushion after use. And the fact that you can also use it in a hot tub makes this an outstanding option to consider.
- ✅AIR-MESH TECHNOLOGY. It makes our bathtub pillow stay cool and comfortable. The quilted 3D mesh fabric allows constant airflow which makes this spa pillow dry fast.
- ✅SIX SUCTIONS CUPS. Other pillows have 3 or 4 suction cups but our product has 6 which keeps it firmly secured on the bathtub.
- ✅ QUICK-DRYING DESIGN – Unique 3D mesh material used in all of our full bathtub pillows makes this bath accessory extremely hygienic, thanks to its breathable, quick-drying design.
- ✅WAVE-PATTERN STITCHES. It provides strategic support for tender, sensitive areas, such as your spine and cervical vertebrae. Plus, it conforms to your body's contours for truly customized cushioning.
- ✅EXTRA-DURABILITY. This bath spa pillow is pretty durable and will last you through a good many uses.
4. ComfySure Full Body Spa Bath Mattress PillowWhile this isn't the same as the other pillows in this review set, this is still one that deserves mention. This ComfySure Full Body Spa Bath Mattress Pillow is a mattress for the bath, but it has a built-in headrest while allows you to lay back in total comfort. The multiple layers in this mattress and pillow combo provide a silky soft comfort that can transform any standard bath into a luxury experience. You want to be able to kick back and relax, whether that's sinking back into the bubbles of the tub at home or relaxing into your jacuzzi outdoors, and the ComfySure Full Body Spa Bath Mattress Pillow gives you the light feeling of being on a plush mattress with the luxury bubbles you enjoy.
The non-slip suction cups on the underside of the mattress and pillow hold it so firmly that you won't be slipping and sliding around the bath while you're getting comfortable. The 3D air mesh technology that has been incorporated into the mattress perfectly, with water-permeable layers that add extra comfort and breathability. It's one of the safest bath mattresses around because of the strength of the suction cups. You get the chance to relax without fear or worry, and that's what you want from your bathtub mattress.
Product Highlights
We liked that this pillow offers a secure grip for enhanced user safety. The fact that it dries very quickly after use means it is likely to last for a long time. And the price point means it is an excellent gift idea for those on a budget.
- 35% THICKER PADDED LAYERS: COMFYSURE bath lounger was fabricated with breathable 3D air mesh technology, multiple layers are quilted into this spa bath mattress for silky soft comfort. A built-in headrest wedge lets you lean back while laying down straight. Feels like you're lying on clouds!
- NON-SLIP & QUICK DRYING HOOK: Includes 8 extra-strength, non-slip suction cups on the underside to hold the mat firmly in place, without it slipping and sliding away. A soft quick drying hanging loop on the end lets you hang it to store compactly.
- MILDEW RESISTANT & MACHINE WASHABLE: The water permeable layers with extra breathability are also waterproof, quick-drying with anti-mildew & ANTI-BACTERIAL protection to keep your mat in good, healthy and mold free condition
- LARGE SIZE FITS ALL: At 4 feet long and 15 inches wide (48" x 15"), this bath pad accommodates the head, neck, shoulder, tailbone with exceptional back support of most adults and kids. Awesome gift for pregnant women. A bath accessory for the entire family!
- SPA EXPERIENCE GUARANTEE: Fully relax with the soft plushness of your bed with soothing hot water and foamy bubbles while soaking in a Jacuzzi. We GUARANTEE our luxury bathtub mattress will provide you with supreme comfort and peace of mind as we offer a 30 Day Guarantee. If you're experiencing any defect after 30 days, please reach out to us, and we'll assist you further.
5. BodyHealth Home Spa Bath PillowThis is one of the most skillfully made bath pillows on the market. With a 2″ thick cushion, this is a pillow that was built to last. The comfort that's delivered doesn't just last in the bath; it washes really well, which is perfect for longevity! The padding has an antibacterial mesh surrounding it, which allows it to dry quickly after use. For the most support, this is the pillow to choose due to the orthopedic design built in.
The whole shape is designed with support in mind, as it cradles your neck and shoulders so you can fully recline without tension or resting against the cold metal of the tub. This is a pillow built to adapt, so regardless of your tub size, it'll fit right in. You could also find that the jacuzzi is the perfect place for this bath pillow, as it will meet the edges without kinks. You don't have to worry about support, as the suction cups hold it in place without any slipping. The netting and material are anti-bacterial, so it just needs a wipe clean once used before being hung up. Giving the gift of the perfect bath has just become easier with this pillow, and it's the ideal gift to give your friends with hot tubs and jacuzzis, too!
Product Highlights
We took note that many people commented on the excellent quality of the materials used in this pillow. The design means there are no adjustment issues when you use it in the tub, and the price point makes it an outstanding value. Overall, this is another solid choice to consider when researching bath tub pillows.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION. Expertly crafted using luxurious padded foam that is two inches thick, this pillow provides extraordinary comfort when bathing. The padding is surrounded in soft mesh which allows water and air to flow through for quick drying.
- LUXURIOUS COMFORT. Thickly padded and oversized, this bath pillow features a two-panel, orthopedic design for optimal support. The contoured shape cradles your head, neck, shoulders and back so you can lie back and relax at the end of the day.
- UNIVERSAL DESIGN. Ideal for the hot tub, jacuzzi or standard tub, this pillow is is perfectly designed to adjust to any shape. The flexible design seamlessly bends around the edge of the tub, while suction cups on the back hold the pillow securely in place.
- EASY TO CLEAN. After your bath, you can simply wipe the pillow down to clean. The mesh material is water resistant to prevent mold and mildew from forming, and allows water flow and air circulation so the material dries in no time at all.
- GREAT GIFT IDEA. This pillow makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Men and women alike will enjoy kicking back at the end of a long workday or workout, soothing those sore muscles, relieving body aches and washing the stress away.
Features Of A Good Bath Pillow
Before you go out and buy your bath pillow, there are things that you need to consider. Let's take a look:
- Quality – Some bath pillows really don't live up to that name, with flat material and no bounce back. Others are not as water-resistant as they make out. Check your bath pillow for holes and leaks, so that you don't end up with a bath pillow of low quality.
- Filling – The best thing to avoid with a bath pillow purchase is looking for an inflatable pillow. The padded filler is better and more breathable for your comfort, and you rarely find it filling with water.
- Size – This is very much a personal preference, but you need to choose the size of the pillow that works for your support needs. Bath pillows have suction attached to keep it steady in the bath, and if you don't check the size of the cups, you could find they're too small to hold the intended weight.
Bath Pillow Video
Here is a YouTube video discussing various types of bath pillows:
Bath pillows allow you to get the relaxation that you want while being as comfortable as possible. Like bath bombs, bath pillows are becoming more and more popular, and it's so easy to see why. The calming and relaxation qualities of the pillows reviewed above can help you to get the clarity that you need for your bath pillow choice.
Related Articles
Last Updated on


text:
Adiponectin and proto-oncogene MYC in prostate cancer: How far are we with the evidence?
Lukman Hakim
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine at Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
Correspondence Address:Lukman HakimDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine at Airlangga University/Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Mayjend Moestopo 6-8, Surabaya 60286 IndonesiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneDOI: 10.4103/UROS.UROS_69_19
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
© Urological Science | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Online since 8th February 2018.


text:
Funded by Opus Dei, the James Madison Program throws money at students, scholars, speakers and professors who support the ideal of government which protects the wealthy and who can formulate the apologetics for that system. It also presents lectures and seminars to recruit (with more subtle persuasion) new followers. Founded in 2000, the Madison Program is affiliated with the Department of Politics at Princeton University. While the school does not fund it, the staff have email addresses @princeton.edu and it operates under the approval of the Princeton administration which allows it to conduct for-credit courses.
(Originally posted at www.streetprophets.com)
The James Madison Program was founded and is directed by Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton, referred to by the New York Times as "this country's most influential conservative Christian thinker" and "the reigning brain of the Christian right." George also founded the Witherspoon Institute located in Princeton, a think tank "to enhance public understanding of the moral foundation of free and democratice societies. More recently, he launched the American Principles Project (APP) "with an ambitious agenda that would change the face of conservative politics" by convincing Republican leaders "that social issues in particular are not lowbrow, emotional, and to be avoided" i.e. the Religious Right is still a necessary component of the GOP. The professor was also counselor to George W. Bush, especially in recommending nonimees for Supreme Court justices.
Although one never knows these things for sure when dealing with secret societies, George probably first gained the backing of Opus Dei twenty years ago, when he was introduced to then-Bishop John Myers, now archbishop of Newark, and one of 46 prelates around the world admittedly affiliated with Opus Dei. The Times article noted that George serves as "point man" to the US bishops' obstructionism of health care reform and other initiatives by President Obama and Congressional Democrats.
Neir Eshel, senior writer for The Daily Princetonian, stated in 2005 that the James Madison Program received its funding from organizations linked to Opus Dei. The money takes a circuitous route through one Opus Dei-related organization to another. The Association for Cultural Interchange (ACI), transferred money to another nonprofit called the Higher Education Initiatives Fund (HEIF), which in its turn gave the money to the Madison Program. The Clover Foundation, which also sponsors Opus Dei groups, gave George some of the start-up funds directly. Clover also gave money to HEIF to be used to support the organization. "Other major donors to the program included the John Olin Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, and publisher Steve Forbes.…In its first two years, the Madison program raised $8 million."
It was Nixon's secretary of the treasury and Opus Dei supporter, William Simon, who set up the system in the 1970s of passing corporate money to fund the neoconservative take-over of the US through foundations such as Olin, Bradley, Scaife, Earhart, Castle Rock et al. as disclosed by Penny Lernoux in the National Catholic Reporter. She wrote, "Wealthy conservatives would support foundations that would in turn cultivate conservative voices in universities, in the media, and of course, in religious politics." Robert P. George's anti-gay marriage National Organization for Marriage is located in offices previously occupied by the Witherspoon Institute and the ACI.
At last count (2006) Opus Dei had close to a hundred institutions, student residences or foundations in the US "many located near prestigious schools including MIT, Northeastern, Boston University, University of Notre Dame, UCLA, Colombia, Harvard, Boston College, Princeton, Marquette, University of Illinois, Brown University, Georgetown University, Rice University, UC Berkley, Stanford University, University of San Francisco, St. Louis University, American University, and more."
The ACI funds the Opus Dei Social Trends Institute, operated out of the University of Virginia by a member of the James Madison Program. It also makes grants to OD schools in Nigeria, Kenya, Peru, Hong Kong, Australia, Mexico, Lebanon, South Africa, Honduras and India. "Two ACI holdings include a University Residence and Cultural Center in Jerusalem and an International Student Residence in Rome." The Clover Foundation also provides grants and loans to foreign Opus Dei-affiliated schools such as the School of Medicine at the Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, the University of Piura in Lima, and others.
By 2005, Opus Dei had a total of 608 education-related institutions: schools and university residences (68%), technical or agricultural training centers (26%), universities, business schools and hospitals (6%). Opus Dei supports 14 graduate business schools worldwide, including Lagos Business School in Nigeria and Ipade in Mexico.
This global network of MBA institutions was the subject of a 2006 Bloomberg article: "Opus Dei's emphasis on recruiting and training businesspeople sets it apart." "Cisco Systems, the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment; Vodafone Group, the biggest mobile phone service company by market value; and Nokia Oyj, the top cell phone maker, all sponsor courses at [Rome's] Centro ELIS." At Spain's IESE, "PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, one of the Big Four US accounting firms, funds the jobs of some of the school's professors. Nissan Motor, Japan's No2 automaker; Alcatel SA, the world's second-largest supplier of telecommunications networks; and Banco Santander Central Hispano SA, Spain's biggest bank, also provide funding….Citigroup, the world's biggest financial services company, and Morgan Stanley, the third-biggest US securities firm by market value, are listed as 'supporting companies….Citigroup has sponsored student activities and backed events in IESE's MBA program."
Peter Sutherland, current chairman of Goldman Sachs International, chairman of BP immediately preceding Tony Hayward and Consultor of the Extraordinary Section of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (i.e. financial adviser to the Vatican) is a member of IESE's international advisory board. In the 2003 addendum to his book, Their Kingdom Come – Inside the Secret World of Opus Dei, Robert Hutchison states that, in fact, Opus Dei and the Roman Catholic Church, which would include its global financial network anchored by the legally-untouchable Vatican Bank and the US bishops tax-free and disclosure-proof bamk accounts as well, are now indivisible.
Alberto Lopez-Hermida, director of the Opus graduate business school at the Universidad de los Andes in Santiago which admits only managers at the division- head level and higher, stated the obvious: "The owner of a company can influence decisions more than a simple employee." Opus Dei priest and Harvard graduate, John Wauck, confirmed "If we're working with students, 30 years later they'll be CEOs." Although founded in Spain in 1929, Opus Dei didn't begin its system of international business schools until after World War II, meaning we are now on a second generation of OD-trained CEOs.
Opus Dei's goals, however, extend further than academia and the boardroom. It's first real conquest was the political influence it was able to exert during the Franco regime. The coup putting Augusto Pinochet in power was plotted at an Opus Dei institute in Santiago and after the coup, a number of Opus Dei technocrats became cabinet members. Opus Dei's free reign within the Catholic Church began after it helped install Karol Wojtyla as Pope John Paul II and then re-capitalized the bankrupt Vatican after the 1980s scandal which culminated in the murder of "God's Banker," Roberto Calvi, by hanging under London's Blackfriar Bridge.
Martin A. Lee, co-founder of the media watch group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), wrote "no group played a more significant role than Opus Dei" in aiding the American-backed destruction of liberation movements in Latin America in the 1980s. The 2002 abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was also supported by joint US/Opus Dei interests. The Bloomberg article noted, "Opus Dei counts top executives, political leaders in Latin America and a British cabinet official in its ranks." Sao Paulo Governor Geraldo Alckmin and Brazilian presidential candidate, "seeks spiritual counsel about once a month on economics, labor relations and religion from Opus Dei leader Carlos Di Franco. In Chile, Joaquin Lavin, Santiago's former mayor and a losing presidential candidate last year, is an Opus Dei member…..Former Bank of England economist Kelly, 38, was elected to Parliament in 1997." "In Argentina, the policy of developing the corporate sector allowed for representatives of public firms to negotiate flawed contracts with private contractors….The instigator of this policy was Opus Dei member Rodolfo Barra, who was justice on the Supreme Court and Minister of Justice under Menem."
Leandro Aragoncilla, a Marine staff member for Vice President Dick Cheney, and Michael Ray Aquino, an FBI employee, were arrested in 2005 for illegally obtaining classified documents from the vice president's and FBI's computer systems. The documents containing information damaging to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were passed to an Opus Dei group planning a coup. According to Wayne Madsen, an investigative journalist, author and columnist, "The Aragoncilla-Aquino ring is being linked to a wider Opus Dei espionage and political black bag operation that reached into the highest levels of the FBI. Convicted Soviet and Russian spy Robert Hanssen was a longtime member of Opus Dei's St. Catherine of Siena's Church in Great Falls, Virginia. Other prominent members of St. Catherine's included Hanssen's boss at the FBI, Louis Freeh, Jr. The Opus Dei espionage ring operating out of Cheney's office is reported to have had a degree of approval from officials inside the Bush White House."
After the 2009 election in Panama, the Vice President and Foreign Relations Minister Juan Carlos Varela and the Education Minister Lucy Molinar are members of Opus Dei. "Giancarlos Candanedo, academic director of Panama's Opus chapter, was the spokesperson during Varela's campaign which landed him the vice-presidency. To further their cause, the group looks to place its people in strategic places: in decision-making and youth-training spheres such as national government, media, and universities. Their efforts to increase their influence in Panama is evident through their three institutions: a micro-enterprises training center in Cerro Azul, with Lucy Molinar, Guido Martinelli and Juan Carlos Varela among its supporters, the Rocazul cultural center, and the university residence Entremares in Bella Vista."
According to a study published this past January, "Opus Dei participated actively in the coup against constitutional President Manuel Zelaya….Active members of this clan are making intromissions in Honduran national politics….Honduran coupist government Foreign Vice Minister Marta Lorena Alvarado, and the Mayor of Tegucigalpa, Ricardo Alvarez, are some of the members of Opus Dei."
Step by step – the classroom, the boardroom, the government.
Filed under: Uncategorized |


text:
ILM5 Coaching Programme - BAME Cohort Day 1 of 4
Wesley Hotel & Conference Venue, Euston House, 81-103 Euston Street, London
25 February 2020 09:00–17:00
We are very pleased to offer fully funded places on an ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching Programme - BAME Cohort across the South East region.
This programme involves four workshops, three telephone tutorials and three written assignments, held at the Wesley Hotel & Conference Venue, Euston House, 81-103 Euston Street, London, NW1 2EZ. Dates are:
- Tuesday 25th February
- Wednesday 26th February
- Wednesday 18th March
- Thursday 19th March
In order to successfully complete the programme you are expected to attend ALL 4 workshops, telephone tutorials and hand in your assignments. Dates for the tutorials to be confirmed. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to these dates, as part attendance is not possible.
Who is the programme for?
This is a positive action programme for BAME (Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic) staff members to address the inequality we have in our coaching faculty within the South East region.
The following criteria will be used for selection, the delegate must:
- demonstration and commitment to supporting the development of all staff
- an alignment of personal objectives with programme content
- ability to attend all programme dates, telephone tutorials and submit all assignments
- have approval and authorisation their organisation and line managers
- demonstration of commitment to personal development
- accept the non-attendance/cancellation policy details at the end of the application process
- Please answer all the questions below - feel free to expand the form, as required, to suit your answers. Please provide detail and specifics in your responses to the questions, the detail you provide will determine whether you are offered a place on the programme. Please note that we will share application forms, in line with information governance and data protection guidelines, with the programme provider and/facilitator to allow them to understand participant thinking and adapt the programme accordingly if required.
If you are successful and accept your place on this programme we will share your email address with other participants on the Certified Coaching Programme and with other cohorts of the Certified Coaching Programme if this is required i.e. to build a network. We will also invite you to participate in post-programme impact evaluations and invite you to alumni and KSS and TVW Leadership Academy events. If you are unsuccessful we will keep your details to contact you regarding future programmes and other KSS and TVW Leadership Academy events.
If you are interested in applying, please continue and complete the following online application form by close of play on Friday 17th January 2020.


text:
Physical Form: Compound Form
Compound Form: The hero's body contains aspects of two or more of the preceding Body Types. As such, it possesses a mixture of the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
The Combination of advantage and disadvantage is unique to each Compound.
When creating a Compound character, the player first generates the number of Body Types combined in his character, then the actual types, using the Body Type Table above. The next step is determining the advantages and disadvantages are retained by the compound.
Example: The dice have assigned the hero a Compound Body Type. Muttering under his breath ("Great, I get to play a freak"), the player rolls a 61. His Compound has three aspects, which the dice again decide16 (Normal Human), 69 (Chiropteran), and 72 (Other Demihuman).
Three Body Types get him a 33% chance of retaining advantages and disadvantages. He starts rolling. By the time he's done, his freak has begun to form. The character's wings sprout from his back, rather than being formed by his arms. The ears are smaller and more human-like since he lacks sonar. From the Other Demihuman aspect, a waspman, he gets a stinger that does Excellent Paralysis damage and rigid plates on his torso.
The artificial Body Types lend themselves especially well to creating Compounds. All such Compounds are automatically Cyborgs.
Compounds only roll on a single column, determined by the A/D percentage.
Most Compounds are unique individuals. Due to their peculiar nature, they do nor easily reproduce. Genetic offspring, including clones, possess only a single aspect. In the example, a clone of the freak would be either a Normal Human, Chiropteran, or wasp- man.
Popularity is decreased -1CS, cumulative with any losses determined by the various aspects (Body Types).


text:
Your group trip in Europe
When you decide to organize a group trip, there are dozens of exciting destinations to choose from. A number of European capitals and grand cities, from London to Paris and Rome to Barcelona, are appealing destinations for groups thanks to international airports with easy access and a wide range of attractive hotels for groups. To help you choose your group accommodation and find a venue for your event, Groupcorner has selected especially for you the best hotels for groups across Europe, from luxury hotels in the heart of stylish districts to simple budget accommodation.
Europe offers a myriad of seductive charms for your group. Depending on your tastes, you can take an historical tour of the Loire Valley Castles with your group, peruse the Madrid Prado, or stroll across the Museum Island in Berlin. You can also plan a company meeting, school trip, or group ski holiday in the Swiss Alps. If your group prefers to relax on a sandy beach, the Mediterranean Coast or the Adriatic in Croatia are also popular destinations.
Read what everyone is saying about us:
Accommodation for every type of group
How does it work?
Who are we?
Our philosophy:
To share the latest and greatest cutting edge technologies while offering a high quality human touch thanks to our team of experienced advisors who go out of their way to exceed your expectations.
Our Team:
Because booking accommodation for groups is complex, our team of Groupcorner advisors is on hand to make the process easy for you. Accommodation partners and clients can easily contact our advisors to smooth communication and solve tricky situations so that your group finds an ideal solution!


text:
Winslow Technology Group
Scott Winslow, President
Waltham, Mass.
The company focuses on enterprise data center solutions and consulting services, emphasizing technologies such as hybrid cloud, hyper-converged systems and allflash storage. Winslow is closely allied with Dell and is a Dell EMC Titanium partner.
2018 SP 500 Rank: No. 429
2018 Fast Growth Rank: No. 91
Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2018


text:
So That's Really All There Is To It?
I really like Internet marketing! I find all forms of it fascinating; I don't care if it's CPA, Affiliate, etc., to me it's just fun. But that can be a problem of sorts when you lose focus on what's important. Here's what I mean... Let's tell a story of two marketers...
There once were two marketers that were members of the Warrior Forum. As members of the forum, they often received several product offerings.
One day the offer was for a product that would teach them how to work with offline clients. The offer was from someone who had built their own business using this same information.
In time, another offer came along that would teach them how to prospect for clients. One of the marketers saw that it involved cold calling and left it to collect digital dust on his hard drive. The other marketer asked himself how the system could be improved.
This last marketer went on to develop a system that allowed him to leave his job, while the other marketer continued to look for that one technique that would put him over the top.
So what was the difference between the two? Really just one thing: taking action!
They both had the same tools and the same information. The one thing that separated them was putting these tools to work.
The moral of the story is get to work!?That's really all there is to being successful.
It is a lesson I won't soon forget. Thanks Chris!
What about you? Have you missed any opportunities?
Tell me about it in the comments below.
Share this article
Hi Reg, It's so true. It's all about having a strategy a plan and taking the correct course of action and following through with it. I used to find that I would start off well but by efforts would soon dry off. This was because i didn't have the correct plans in place to get the desired work done! Great post. Rob.
Thanks Rob! It's so easy to get distracted. But you've got to stay the course until…


text:
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Countdown to New Year's
It's the countdown to New Years Day, the time of year where we all put on our favorite pajamas and head to Knitique for our annual New Year's Day Sale. We will be open special hours on Friday, January 1st from 6-10AM, so make sure to set the alarm clock. Stay tuned for details.
Posted by Knitique Girl at 8:00 AM
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
week month has been full of garden explorations in our home! Here's a look into what we've been up to recently!
As you can see, lots of fun and exciting stuff! Speaking of exciting…
I am so excited to announce a new project I have up my sleeve: A weekly Link-up Party: Favorite Things Friday!
I will be partnering up with my friend from another land, Rebecca from Hip Homeschooling! She is going to be co-hosting this fabulous link-up with me… which means more views, more readers, more comments, and double the chance of being featured for you!
For my readers that are unfamiliar with what I'm talking about…
What is a link-up party and what does this mean for you?
A link-up party is basically when the host(s) – In this case Simply Rachel & Hip Homeschooling – opens up their sites to allow other fabulous bloggers to link up posts about some of the great things they are doing over on their sites! This allows our readers (YOU!) to see other great content in one easy spot! So throughout the week keep checking back to this page, as new post links will arrive down below! (And who knows?! You may even find some favorite new bloggers in the process!)
What else should I expect?
Along with having others link-up to our 'Favorite things Friday', we'll be sharing with you some of the things we've been up to recently – All in one post!
For bloggers: Both myself and Rebecca will be visiting all the posts linked up and featuring one on EACH of our blogs and social media channels.
The Rules
1. Before you start: Put a link back or button in the bottom of the post you are linking up (or sidebar if you are using a button). If we don't see a link you will not be eligible to be featured so this step is important!
2. Link up to two posts below. Anything family friendly is welcome. Recipes, blogger posts, parenting, homeschooling, crafts and DIY! You name it! (Just keep it G rated.) 😉
3. Visit a few other posts that interest you! We want to make this link up worthwhile for you to come and visit each week, this means we ALL want to see some traffic from it. So be a good sport and find out what your fellow bloggers have been up to!
4. Check in every Friday to see if you were featured on either of our blogs! If you were featured, grab your button below!
Got a lot on your mind?
We totally get that! Join our reminder e-mail and we'll send you a weekly reminder when it's time to link up/check to see if you were featured!
Note: This is not our newsletter subscription, just a quick reminder email so you don't forget! This is sent out once a week.
OK, Enough Talk… Link Up!


text:
Garth Brooks was in the process of promoting his latest album, Man Against Machine, and stopped by Ellen to sing "Aint Goin' Down (Til' The Sun Comes Up)." During his interview with Ellen, he decided to surprise the audience by singing an extra song, this one a little more personal for Brooks.
Being a self-proclaimed "Mama's boy," Brooks did an emotional acoustic tribute to his mother singing this song about a conversation between God and an unborn baby about to be sent to earth. Brooks lost his mom in 1999 after she lost her battle with cancer.
Here's the single, appropriately called "Mom."


text:
ZAINAL (MORADI) a young boy that died in NEATHERLAND He was 17 years old. From AFGHANISTAN, GHAZANI. Date of death( 4/26/2016 ) why he was in Neatherland I have the answer from his friends they are in a camp (BUDEL) that is in Neatherland . his friends said he had to much problems and what kind of problems and how he has died .
At first I want to say for you one thing (ZAINAL ) was from AZHARA people. Because in Afghanistan there are many people it means many nations such as: TADJIK, PASHTUN, AZHARA, UZBAK, PASHAY, NORSTANI,IMAQ, etc. at first the most important thing about his died condition that I found from his friendship
He had a big problem with his Azhara's nation in Afghanistan Azhara peoples they have very problems
young boy killed himself in Neatherland


text:
Real Estate Appraisers Directory
Calumet Appraisers
The fastest way to find
real estate appraisers
real estate appraiser directory
Real estate appraisers in Calumet
Viewing appraisers listings
For detailed description, click on the appraisal business name. Detailed description include: appraisers name, name of appraisal company, services offered by appraiser, appraiser's license information, appraisers specialty, contact information etc.
icon: appraisers listing has URL link to the appraisers website.
icon: you can contact the appraiser via email (email capability).
icon: appraisers listing with fee schedule.
icon: Add appraiser to your list of favorites [user login required].
icon: Remove appraiser from your list of favorites [user login required].
To return to the current category
To return to the current category, click its name in the status bar above.
icon in status bar
Click on the
house icon in the status bar above to return to the real estate appraiser directory home page.
Licensed or certified appraisers
Real estate appraisers listed in this directory are either licensed or certified appraisers. No licensed trainees or associates are listed in our real estate appraisers directory.
License verification
To verify the license of a real estate appraiser, click
Appraiser resources
Real estate appraisal forms
Appraisers forums
State appraisers boards
The appraisal foundation
Appraisal subcommittee
Real estate public records
Real estate appraiser jobs
Real estate appraisers blogs
View RSS feed
Company Name - Description
Services Provided
Monroe Street Appraisals
Renee C. Burnam
Residential, E-R-C (Relocation Appraisals), EDI capable.
920 898.5800
Equitable Appraisal
Jeff Winter
Residential, FHA, EDI capable.
920 467.1588
Seims Appraisal Service
William (Bill) Seims
Residential & small commercial appraising. Over 30 experience in Valuation of Properties in Wisconsin. Owner/Broker of a Real Estate Company. Expe...
Residential, Commercial, EDI capable.
920 337.9050
Jaeger Appraisals LLC
V. Bradley Jaeger
Real estate appraisals.
Visitor Rating:
( 4 votes )
Residential, Commercial, FHA.
920 922.8969
Appraisal Consultants, LLC
Jeffrey Gagnow
Commercial, industrial, multi-family, quarries, estate, IRS, divorce, expert witness, etc.
920 757.6601
Koss Real Property
John Koss
Residential, FHA, E-R-C (Relocation Appraisals), EDI capable.
715 823.6399
Gierach Woodas Appraisal Services
Brenda Gierach Woodas
Fast, reliable, accurate. Specializing in residential real estate. Turn around time 2-3 days.
Visitor Rating:
( 4 votes )
Residential, FHA, EDI capable.
920 838.3547
Equitable Appraisal
George Young
Residential, FHA, EDI capable.
920 467.1588
Kriewaldt & Associates
Jodi Kriewaldt
Fast turn time and friendly staff. Largest appraisal firm in Northeast Wisconsin.
Visitor Rating:
( 2 votes )
Residential, FHA, VA, EDI capable.
920 830.8814
Appraisal Express, LLC
Timothy Fierek
Full service residential real estate company. Certified appraiser with 17 years experience.
Visitor Rating:
( 2 votes )
Residential, FHA.
715 851.2791
Submit new appraiser
Appraiser login
User login
Advanced search
Appraiser membership
Appraisers wanted
Support FAQ
Contact us
Share & Bookmark
Featured appraisers
Yanco Appraisal Service, LLC
Massey Appraisal Services
Michael F. Ford, Appraisals
Appraisal Precision and Consulting Group, Inc.
Towne Appraisals
Top appraisers
Desiree R. Mehbod
(105687 visits)
Jeremy Hall
(64528 visits)
Dave Towne
(59317 visits)
Dustin Harris
(48012 visits)
Michael Ford
(24690 visits)
Peter Yanco
(24481 visits)
Michael Small
(19885 visits)
Jodi Sheldon
(14191 visits)
Rachel Massey
(8957 visits)
Abdur Abdul-Malik
(7598 visits)
Hamp Thomas
(1812 visits)
Peter Oddy, MAI
(14297 visits)
New appraisers
Michael Jones
(Added 2020-06-25)
Robert Henry
(Added 2020-06-25)
Lori Bales-Pechholt
(Added 2020-05-17)
Ron Schwartz
(Added 2020-05-17)
Cynthia Day
(Added 2020-05-11)
© Copyright 2003-2017
. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer |
Privacy |
Terms of Use
eAppraise Company |
AppraisersBlogs |


text:
View from a field of teasel to the wetland marsh to the mountain beyond…
© 2010 D L Ennis, All rights reserved.
NOTE: Permission for the use of my images is granted for personal websites and blogs but is to include a link back to this site and proper credit given to me, D L Ennis. Link to be used…(Visual Thoughts https://dlennis.wordpress.com/)
NOTE: Commercial use, and the creation of prints, must be purchased! For more information you can contact me here.


text:
This page touches on the fact that the original Fate quit because he couldn't beat the Crawlers so it is only natural that some of them can't figure out why this happened to them.
At the same time I want it to read in such a way that if you didn't know this was a game the character would still be believable. My goal with this comic is to try to prove my theory wrong that game sessions wouldn't work as a movie without changing things.
nicely done .. very cool art mix :D


text:
The Miz wanted his Raw finale to be must-see. Well, a lot of people certainly saw it, as The A-Lister took the deciding pin in a 10-Man Tag Team Match that pitted him, The Miztourage, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn against Seth Rollins, Finn Bálor, Braun Strowman, Bobby Lashley (in his in-ring return) and a mystery Superstar Shake-up acquisition that turned out to be Bobby Roode.
Unsurprisingly, the match was filled with astounding feats (Lashley's stalling suplex) and the occasional brawl. The Miz was all over Rollins down the stretch, and The Miztourage did their part to help stack the deck by taking out Bálor and Lashley. Strowman and Roode repaid the favor against Owens and Zayn, bringing the match down to Roode and Curtis Axel.
The A-Lister returned to the fray after Axel chop-blocked Roode into position for the Figure-Four Leglock, but The Glorious One quickly tagged in Strowman to turn the tide. And when Miz inevitably went to The Miztourage for help, Axel & Bo Dallas leapt off the apron and left him to the mercy of a Running Powerslam from The Monster Among Men. And that, as they say, is a wrap on The Miz.
WWE Shows Latest Results
Friday Night SmackDown results, July 3, 2020: Jeff Hardy gives smashing end to Sheamus' toastFull Results


text:
Contact: Katie Lawhon , 717/ 338-4402
*Updated: Burn will occur on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Gettysburg National Military Park fire managers are preparing for a prescribed fire this spring, between March 28 and April 30, weather permitting. The current plan calls for burning 36 acres at Munshower field and a portion of the Trostle woodlot, located near the intersection of Sedgwick and Wheatfield Avenues on the Gettysburg battlefield. Fuel and weather conditions must be within certain parameters and that will determine the exact dates of the fire.
Prescribed fires allow fire managers to conduct a safe burn under optimal conditions with sufficient resources available to meet specific objectives for the management of battlefield resources. Gettysburg's overall objectives are to maintain the conditions of the battlefield as experienced by the soldiers who fought here; perpetuate the open space character of the landscape; maintain wildlife habitat, control invasive exotic species; reduce shrub and woody species components, and reduce fuels in wooded areas to reduce fire hazard.
During the prescribed fire, roads and trails in the park will remain open unless smoke conditions reduce visibility to a level that would require a temporary closure of limited areas to ensure public and firefighter safety. Up-to-date information on this and any other closures and fire activity will be posted on the park's social media sites.
The date of the prescribed fire is dependent on conditions being within required weather parameters such as wind, temperature, and relative humidity. The prescribed fire will be conducted from approximately noon through the afternoon, followed by patrol and monitoring to ensure the fire is completely out.
In the Munshower burn unit, the teams igniting and holding the fire will work from existing roads at Sedgwick Avenue and Wheatfield Road. Historic structures at the G. Weikert and F. Althoff farms are located near the burn area. A combination of lawn, sprinklers, hoses and a fire engine will be used to create a buffer and fire break to protect the buildings. A mowed line will be used on the north and west sides of the fire and a hose lay will be used to control the lines. National Park Service staff will monitor air quality and smoke impacts as well as visibility on nearby roads.
Last updated: April 18, 2016


text:
Expedia Integration FAQs
What is the switch to Expedia Partner Central?
Over the past year, BedandBreakfast.com has been working to better integrate its products and services into the Expedia family. We recognize that to continue to push the B&B industry forward and provide you the tools necessary to grow your business, we have to leverage Expedia's partner platform.
Beginning June 2018 we will start the process of switching all BedandBreakfast.com listings to Expedia's Partner Services (EPC) platform. Properties will be able to manage their listing on both Expedia and BedandBreakfast.com through EPC. We now have the ability to pull in listings directly from Expedia so all of our members will still be on BedandBreakfast.com.
Why is BedandBreakfast.com using the Expedia Platform now?
Expedia Partner Services provides industry-leading analytics, reporting, payment terms and competitive insights.
We are excited about the new tools and features that will be available to our members. To highlight a few of the new benefits you will have available on this platform:
- Flexible Payment and commission terms
- World-class listing management tools such as photo editor, as well as multi-language/currency support
- Better analytics, reports and business intelligence data
- Ability to provide promotions, specials, and packages directly to travelers
- Better and more connectivity options to PMS partners
- 24/7 customer support
When do I switch to Expedia Partner Central?
We recommend making the switch as soon as possible to avoid any additional wait time as more properties begin making the switch. All listings and properties will be required to use the new platform if they want to stay on BedandBreakfast.com. The deadline for final switched is October 1, 2018.
How long will the migration take?
It depends on your current connectivity and membership status.The migration process will be simple. If you are already online bookable and distributing to Expedia through your BedandBreakfast.com listing, then you will work with the team here to get a new contract signed. Once signed and submitted it can take up to two weeks to finalize and receive access to Expedia Partner Central where you will manage your property information.
If you do not currently offer online bookings and you do not list on Expedia you will need to reach out to Expedia direct and start the contracting process. Typically this is also a quick process.
While there is no guarantee to make the process faster, it will make the process more efficient if you follow any provided instruction in a timely manner.
Who do I call if I need help? With Expedia? HA? BBcom?
We are here to help you through the entire transition process.
- Hotel Help: 888 397-1786 email: email@example.com
- Market Management: 855-783-9733 Option 6; email: firstname.lastname@example.com
I am in my renewal period and I want to renew my subscription.
At this time, all renewals and membership changes will go through Expedia. You can reach out to us directly with questions or begin the process with Expedia directly. Your listing will still automatically be updated on BedandBreakfast.com after you sign up with Expedia.
My membership has lapsed, and I would like to re-join BBcom and/ or Expedia.
At this time, in order to continue visibility on our site, you will need to join Expedia directly.
I don't want to transition over to Expedia, what are my options?
I am sorry to hear you don't feel Expedia would be a good fit. We understand that this solution may not be best for everyone. We hope that our members see the value in the additional tools and features EPC has to offer and also see the value in managing their listing from one single location. In order to have visibility on our suite of sites, joining Expedia is the first step.
Since I am going to transition over to Expedia, I would like to make some changes to my listing.
You are free to make changes to your listing anytime before you migrate. Once the migration process has begun, any changes made on the BedandBreakfast.com will NOT automatically transfer. Once activated on Expedia, you will be able to make changes to your listing on the Expedia platform.
I am in the middle of my membership. Do I have to transition over now or at the point of my renewal?
You can choose to make the switch at either point in time. However, The faster we can get the process started, the sooner you will be back up.
I signed up with Expedia. I need assistance with my photos and content.
All changes to your listing moving forward will be handled with the Expedia teams. Hotel help: 888-397-1786 or you can email them at email@example.com.
How do I know when my listing on Expedia is live?
You will receive communication via Expedia on the status of your property. The timeline will vary depending on when you sign the contract, upload rates/availability, connect via your PMS and many other factors. Feel free to ask a market manager or Expedia team member for updates.
Will I still be visible on Homeaway, Vrbo and other Homeaway affiliates?
By joining Expedia Direct, you will have exposure on a number of sites, including BBcom, Hotels.com, Orbitz, and other Expedia affiliate brands. Our Homeaway listing connection will temporarily be coming down during this process. We are working on getting a connection to HomeAway sites via the new Expedia listing so all of our members can also be shown on Homeaway websites.
I need to get paid on my reservations that are still pending. How will that work?
At this time, all reservations booked prior to your migration will be remain with BedandBreakfast.com and will be paid via existing channels and timelines.
Can I just connect to Expedia via my PMS?
Yes, you can utilize your PMS system to connect to Expedia. Please check with Expedia on whether your software has a direct connection. Once you've signed your new contract with Expedia and have received your EPC login credentials, you will be able to select your PMS from the list of connection options. The Expedia team will then initiate the connection with your PMS software. Your listing will still be on BedandBreakfast.com regardless of how you connect to Expedia. Expedia offers many more direct connections than BedandBreakfast.com. For a complete list you can visit this link.
Who is my point of contact during the waiting period? Who is my Market Manager?
We are here to help you transition to Expedia smoothly. We have adjusted our Market Management team during this time to be able to support any property or InnKeeper regardless of location.
I have an annual subscription with BedandBreakfast.com and would like to switch over now before my subscription ends. Can I get a refund?
Please reach out to customer service and we can talk through your specific situation.
Will I still have access to my Home Base after the transition?
Yes, your access will remain open to Home Base. Historical account information and listing information will still be available. Some features may not be available after the switch because they will no longer be needed. Any changes made in Home Base after the transition will not update on Expedia.
Will my pending reservations in ORM transfer over to EPC?
No, all pending reservations made through Bedandbreakfast.com will remain within ORM and you will retain access to that tool while you have pending reservations.
I am Diamond Collection Member. How does this affect me?
When you are transitioned over to the EPC platform, you will have the ability to select badges that you qualify for to help your property stand out. An Expedia Market Manager can also discuss various ways to help you get more visibility for your property. Expedia Market Management can be reached at 855-783-9733 Option 6; email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
How do I get paid for my bookings?
For any bookings made prior to the migration you can reach out to the BedandBreakfast.com customer service team. For Expedia bookings that have been made since your transition, please contact:
- Expedia General Support at 800-397-3342
Expedia Partner Central is a great resource to see your performance and how you stack up in your market and against competition. Reach out to your Expedia contacts and online training modules for for more information.
How do I log into EPC?
You should have received an email from Expedia with your login credentials. Please reach out to Hotel Help at 800-397-1786 and they can walk you through the process.
I want to change the commission plan I picked.
If you already work with Expedia then we will be switching to an EPC account with your current commission structure and payment plan. If you wish to change your commission and payment plan after the switch, you are free to do so via your Expedia team. Their contact info: Market Management: 855-783-9733 Option 6; email: firstname.lastname@example.com
What is the difference between Hotel Collect and Expedia Collect?
If you would like to switch to "Expedia Collect", Expedia would collect and process the traveler's payment. Once the guest checks in, Expedia would pay you less their commissions. This model is most like the current BBcom model you use. The cost for this would be 18%.
With "Hotel Collect," you would be responsible for the credit card processing and would be invoiced the commission by Expedia on a monthly basis after your check-in occurs. If this is something you are interested in, please contact Expedia.
I am working direct with Expedia and also have a listing with you. Can you merge the accounts so I have all my information in EPC?
Unfortunately, there is no way of merging accounts since we run on different platforms. You will continue to use your existing Expedia account and we pull the information from there.
What will my listing look like when its re-imported to BBcom?
Where do I go to redeem a BedandBreakfast.com gift card?
Right now the process remains the same for redeeming gift cards. You can log into your BedandBreakfast.com Home Base and redeem gift cards through the Gift Card page.
What will happen to my reviews on Expedia?
Your reviews currently on Expedia will remain there. The reviews that are currently on your Bedandbreakfast.com listing will not transfer over. We are actively working with the Expedia teams on a solution for getting the reviews over to your new listing with Expedia.
How do I receive guest information?
When you become a member of Expedia, you will receive access to Expedia Partner Central. When a booking is made you will receive the guest's name and phone number. Expedia has a tool called Conversations. Conversations allows you to communicate with the traveler via the Expedia platform on mobile and desktop.
Why is my property not live on Expedia if I've already re-contracted?
The process can take a little bit of time to finalize. You can always check in with Market Management on the status of your property. Please allow up to 2 weeks (depending on if all the steps are handled in a timely manner) for the entire process to finish.
Why is my property not live on BedandBreakfast.com? I was told my property would be re-imported back in the feed?
This process can take a few days to finalize and go live. If it has been longer than one week please reach out to customer service and we can look into your specific case.
What if I am a RezOvation customer?
Right now there is no change to the listing process or connection with RezOvation. You will continue to use the RezOvation software to connect to Expedia.


text:
Your role as a Finance Executive:
Main Functions & Responsibilities:
- Handling full spectrum of financial accounting
- Responsible for monthly closing and statutory reporting, including monthly reconciliations and monthly schedules
- Day to day operations in Finance
- Quarterly GST reporting
- Liaise with auditors and tax agent
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
- Review and improve work and accounting processes for better efficiency and internal control.
- Any other ad-hoc projects assigned by management
Competency Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and taxations regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (eg vlookup, hlookup etc)
- Meticulous, Independent, resourceful, strong initiative
- Able to work well under pressure


text:
Have you heard about the quality assurance tester who described his job as making people feel really bad about the work they did? It sounds ridiculous but nevertheless contains a grain of truth. A quality assurance tester does his job by looking for mistakes in the finished product or services rendered to a client. It is a job that is made more colorful and exciting by employees who commit mistakes on their job. However, this view is valid only if the actual role of the quality analyst is not understood. Even if this employee describes himself or herself as someone who is the worst nightmare of another employee, the general impression would be different and in fact beneficial, if the true job description has been openly discussed with the employee himself and the manager.
No employee would want to be left in the dark as to what is expected from them. Good employees would actually like to know what more they can do beyond the expected coming to work on time and producing the results of what they have been charged to perform. While they know that it is perfectly within their employer's rights to give them orders on what to do and limits them to certain tasks, good employees would like to know too that they can work and think "outside the box" in order to obtain better results than when confined to the boundaries as stated in their job description. While it might be difficult to achieve this delicate balance, stating the obvious limitation while allowing for openness will more likely bring about the best in even the most mediocre employee. The importance of a well-written job description is in its function as more than a mere guide - it gives way to the creation of interrelated thought processes and work flow methods as generated by the employees themselves which the managers value because they are geared towards the fulfillment of the organization's mission and vision.
Potential employees expect to see a description of the job they are applying for; it should present to them an outline of the skills they are expected to possess and the training and education they should have gone through if they are to successfully complete the job and carry the results of their efforts to further the goals of the company. The job description should not merely spell out the responsibilities and tasks that go with the job but also give the employee enough reason to believe that they can contribute beyond what those responsibilities and tasks ask from them. Employers routinely use job description as a recruitment tool but many fail to recognize its value beyond being a document for evaluating performance once the employee is accepted for employment. A job description should be as real as possible. It should reflect what is being actually done on the floor where real people put the words of the job description into practice and write as part of the job description all that they practice on the floor.


text:
(From The Caravan. Link to the complete article is given below.) …… Lucknow, of course, does show up […]
By Mitali Chakravarty
Pic: Bada Imambara
Lucknow, the land of nawabs and kebabs, of grace, courtesy and old world charm had been tempting us since 2015, ever since we watched Badshahi Angti, the cinematic rendition of Satyajit Ray's novel by the same name, in a movie theatre in Calcutta. We saw the Bhool bhulaiya for the first time on the silver screen as the modern version of Satyajit Ray's famed detective, Feluda (Prodosh Mitter), wound his way through the dark passages of this labyrinth in the Bara Imambara armed with a mobile and a revolver. Watching him fight villains in the Residency and biting into succulent kebabs and delicious biryanis, we decided to explore this city of nawabs during our next trip to India.
Meeting nawabs was not on our agenda. The last one, Wajid Ali Shah, had danced the Kathak and sung Babul Mora into the arms of the British East India Company more than a century and half ago and eventually migrated to Calcutta. Still, there was his palace to be explored – Chattar Manzil on the banks of the river Gomti, and the mysterious Bhool bhulaiya built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daulah, who'd moved the capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775. The Bhool bhulaiya is the only labyrinth of its kind in India. As for the kebabs, the thought of them made my mouth water…
When we landed in Lucknow, we were told, courteously and gracefully, that no cab could accommodate four adults and a child from the airport to the hotel. They only had small cars. While the negotiations were on, I was forced to make a minor diversion in quest of a washroom – our little party was taking turns at stomach ailments since we'd arrived in India. The airport had access to one sad bathroom; the others were being cleaned… all a part of the endemic charm of small towns in India. The two cab drivers we finally hired did not know the way as the hotel had opened a fortnight before our arrival in the newer part of Lucknow that was being developed. We – first timers to Lucknow – had to download Google maps to guide the local cab drivers. The good thing was that the courteous drivers were willing to listen to us and eventually took us to the right place.
The just concluded Kitaab Literary Festival in Lucknow saw interesting discussions on intertextuality and micro literature At a […]
Lucknow has been the hub of mushaira, Dasstaangoi and kavi sammelan for centuries, but as times change, rituals and traditions also get recreated and rejuvenated according to the prevailing zeitgeist. In a unique collaboration, the first of its kind, writers, poets, translators and scriptwriters from different parts of India and Asia assembled in Lucknow in the first weekend of April to celebrate writing from South Asia and Southeast Asia.
This first edition of the SRMU Kitaab Literary Festival was jointly organized by Kitaab International Pte. Ltd., Singapore and Shri Ramaswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow and was held on the 7th and 8th of April, 2018 at the SRMU campus.
Building bridges between Asian writers and readers
Festival Director Zafar Anjum, the festival's patron A K Singh, Vice Chancellor of SRMU, Chancellor Pankaj Agarwal, Pro Chancellor Pooja Agarwal, and the faculty of SRMU led by Dr. B.M. Dixit, inaugurated the festival. 'The aim of this festival ties up with the aim of Kitaab—to create bridges and dialogue between Asian writers and global readers and to bring literature to the grassroots,' said Anjum in his welcome address.
Agarwal applauded SRMU's collaboration with Kitaab. He said that Kitaab is an esteemed organisation that offers a promising worldwide platform to both budding and established authors, editors and publishers. Extending from the areas of literary fiction and translation to filmmaking (together with Filmwallas, founded by Zafar Anjum), Kitaab caters to all genres in English and other South Asian languages.
The festival featured more than 20 writers in English, Hindi and Urdu from India, Singapore and Malaysia. Well-known and award-winning writers such as Sudeep Sen, Rahman Abbas, Yogesh Praveen, Dr. Surya Prasad Dixit, Isa Kamari, Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani and Novoneel Chakraborty top lined the festival. Theatre and film actor Shishir Sharma, who was present to talk about his journey in the world of acting, presented the film, More Chai Please, Singapore's first Urdu short film.
The film, shot in Singapore and presented by Filmwallas, tells the story of a couple with the plot spanning Singapore and Lucknow. The film's writer and producer Sunita Lad Bhamray and its director Zafar Anjum were present during a special screening of the film on the second day of the festival.
The other major highlight of the festival was the launch of Tawassul, a Malay novel by Singaporean novelist Isa Kamari, translated into Urdu by Rubina Siddiqui. It is the first work of Singaporean literature to be translated into Urdu. Award-winning Urdu novelist, Rahman Abbas who has also helped oversee the edits, hailed this avant-garde work of fiction and told the audience that the book's Hindi edition was in the works.
Reviewed by Shikhandin
Title: The Lucknow Cookbook
Authors: Chand Sur and Sunita Kohli
Publisher: Aleph
Pages: Soft Cover, 228
Years ago, before Narcopolis, the DSC Prize winning author Jeet Thayil had shared a moment during a reading at a poetry festival. He had said that he read and collected cook books, not because he cooked, but because he enjoyed reading them. Cook books provided both welcome relief from an excess of poetry, and also stirred up creative juices. His words had immediately resonated with the men and women, many of whom were poets, writers and artists, present among the audience.
Thayil's words came back to me when I held my reviewer's copy of The Lucknow Cookbook written by the mother and daughter duo, Chand Sur and Sunita Kohli. Books from Aleph are a pleasure to hold and behold. This book of recipes and family food lore does not disappoint. A comfortably sized book with an elegant outer cover and a rich olive green inner cover, it immediately leaps at you from the shelf. Since no food book is complete without appetite inducing pictures, The Lucknow Cookbook has them too. Bang in the centre, an eight-page long visual feast, spread back to back with photographs of Lucknowi fare laid out in style, rather like an Awadhi dastarkhwan, as Sunita Kohli notes in her forward, 'a Persian term literally meaning a meticulously laid out ceremonial dining spread…'
The Lucknow Cookbook is one family's chronicle of what turns out to be more than just about food. It is about an era, a city and a society where culture and refinement absorbed from various influences produced food, the first and foremost expression of good hospitality, that was as intricate and nuanced as the art and architecture, the jewellery and furniture of a people who loved to live well.
Lucknow, according to Kohli, 'had a high degree of refinement as compared to Delhi. It was known for its "tehzeeb, tameez aur nafaasat (manners, etiquette and sophistication)."…Lucknow was home to some of the most vibrant and artistic expressions of its time.' Even in comparison with Lahore, a vibrant city in its own right, Lucknow stood out. In her words again – 'The hospitality in Lahore is extraordinary and its food is legendary. There are some striking similarities to the cuisine of Lucknow. But one difference is that the cuisine of Lahore is more robust, in the tradition of the Punjab. The traditional cuisine in Lucknow is more refined, more aromatic, more aesthetically creative and it is served with a greater nazaakat (elegance).' For Lucknow is the place where Hindu and Muslim traditions blend and become something exclusive to the city, whose chefs 'took the best …, absorbed them into their current cuisines and made it into a uniquely Lucknowi experience.'
The Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow has announced a Prize for the Best Political Novel, first of its kind award in literature. This year (2017), the prize will be a cash award of INR 50,000 and an honour conferred by the SRMU.
The announcement for short-listed titles/authors will be made on 17-18 February 2017 in Lucknow. All writers whose novels have been published in India are eligible. It is a fully jury based prize: it involves direct nominations from peers and not entries by publishing houses. The winner will be announced at Lucknow in the second half of 2017.
"As we cannot possibly undertake a prize that covers all Anglophone novels in the world or the many excellent political novels published in India's other languages, this prize is restricted to novels originally written in English and published in India in a given calendar year," the press note said. The literature prize is the first-ever to be awarded by a University in India.
The rules and procedures of the prize for this year are;
- Novels originally written in English and published in India in the given calendar year will be eligible. This means 1st January 2016 to 31st January 2016 for the prize to be awarded in 2017.
- The authors of the novels might or might not be Indian, but the topics of their novels must be adjudged to be of significant political interest to Indian readers by a select and anonymous committee of qualified readers.
- This will be done by appointing a significant writer or scholar as the jury head for that particular year. The jury head will then invite nine other significant writers, scholars and literary editors to recommend a title each from the year under consideration. The jury head will change every year.
The national capital has emerged as the most well-read city in India for the fourth consecutive year with […]
Fly and Back Varun Rajaram has been writing poems since the age of 8. His first book of […]
Post-graduate English students in Lucknow will get to read more work authored by women. In a complete overhauling of its syllabi, Lucknow University has introduced literature by women writers and texts that talks of women empowerment. From Mary Wollstonecraft's critical essay 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women' to Rashi Jahan's fiction 'Behind the Veil' and from Mahadevi Verma's poem 'Tum Mujh Mein Priya, Phir Parichay Kya' to Urmila Panwar's 'Mother' (compilation of short stories), the text selected deals with women, their identity and issues.
If you've shunned literary festivals happening across the country so far because you assume they'd comprise jargon-and most […]