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This is part of a blog series that focuses on how the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approaches impact investing. In this series, you will read about the foundation's investment strategy in a particular ed tech solution, and each company's mission to solve an existing problem in education. You can find the full series here.
The foundation's approach to impact investing has grown and expanded over the past several years. Our U.S. Education practice has been part of that growth by expanding the number of financial instruments used – from grants to equity and convertible debt (to learn more, Stanford Social Innovation Review recently published an article New Approaches to Ed tech Funding that highlights some of this work in the U.S.).
When we first began considering investing in U.S. education technology companies, we had two beliefs:
- Appropriately designed ed tech can act as a tool for social progress – and that entrepreneurs creating new ed tech tools needed committed investors.
- The foundation was uniquely positioned to nudge ed tech entrepreneurs to "do the right thing" and serve low-income schools across the country.
Those beliefs still remain true for us today. In fact, they have morphed into one primary goal: ensuring the highest quality instructional tools are designed for and accessible to educators in all schools –especially schools that serve a high percentage of low-income students.
So, is there any evidence of positive social impact that we've been able to achieve through our investments in the ed tech sector? The answer: yes.
Our lessons learned
Below are three major lessons we've learned from our impact investing to date.
We have evidence the tools we're backing are reaching educators in low-income schools. The good news is that the companies we've backed (either directly or via funds) are reaching educators in schools that serve a high percentage of low-income students. On average, roughly 50 percent of the students served by our partners qualify for the federal Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) designation. We've proven that, with encouragement, when ed tech companies scale, their customer demographics can reflect the national average of FRL students and not skew toward higher-income populations.
We've witnessed how flexible investment tools accelerate social outcomes. As a mission investor with an impact-first lens, the financial tool we select is carefully chosen to maximize social impact and to match our investees' needs at specific times in their lifecycle. We've used both grants and equity investments strategically.
For example, in order to catalyze the portion of the U.S. ed tech market focused on improving teacher effectiveness and student learning, in 2013 we provided a grant to the non-profit New Schools Seed Fund (NSSF). NSSF worked to identify and seed invest in promising companies addressing intractable problems in public education.
We have evidence the tools we're backing are reaching educators in low-income schools.
Over three years, NSSF invested in 42 promising, early stage companies. In 33 of these companies, the fund was "first money in" – or the first outside investor. 18 companies in the portfolio were founded by an educator with direct instructional experience. While NSSF invested $8.5 million in these companies, the companies secured $153 million in follow-on capital. Millions of educators and students were provided access to these new technologies. With its success, NSSF fund decided to relaunch as a for-profit fund named Reach Capital. The new fund maintains its social impact focus, but provides an investment opportunity attractive to a diverse array of investors beyond foundations with highly flexible, risk-tolerant capital. The foundation made an equity investment into the fund and helped articulate the social outcome requirements for Reach's work.
We have experience to show impact and commercial capital can work together. As any investor will tell you, the focus on growing sustainable, scalable businesses is tough work. We know that companies must develop operational excellence in order to deliver on their social impact potential. As such, we're working in close partnership with traditional venture capital firms to help our investees succeed.
Despite the difference in the impact-seeking vs. profit-seeking orientation, the early partnerships have proven productive. The diverse investor perspectives at the board of director's level has proven advantageous with insight from our different vantage points enriching the advice we're able to provide our investees. And, we've learned venture capital and venture philanthropies have a similar approach to active investment management. Contrary to a common perception of philanthropies, the foundation takes an active role in all investments we make – and early stage ed tech companies require a high degree of partnership beyond financial investment.
What's next?
The ed tech sector has proven fast moving and dynamic – we've witnessed a wave of capital moving into the sector and, now, a possible retrenchment. This environment requires the foundation to consistently reassess where and how our financial and intellectual capital works best to maximize social impact for low-income students across the country. Thus, our capital will shift as the market shifts.
We also recognize that product efficacy – and transparency of product efficacy for educators – matters greatly. We believe there is great potential to improve information available to users and purchasers of ed tech and are working to identify the smartest thinkers and organizations in this space. Stay tuned.
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To say that I am having some Preschool Anxiety is a bit of an understatement. More accurate would be: That Crazy Overprotective Mommy is Having Really Ridiculous Preschool Anxieties. Plural.
Anxiety #1: With the exception of the 2 days that I was in the hospital, having just GIVEN BIRTH TO HIS BROTHER, I have never spent three consecutive hours away from Evan. Preschool will demand this of me two times a week.
Anxiety #2: My biggest goal is to NOT make Evan's food allergies his defining characteristic, yet, it's all I think about when I think of sending him to school. What if his teacher forgets and lets an unsafe treat get into his hands? What if the kids don't wash their hands well enough after slurping down GoGurt on the way to school? What if some Big Bully from the 4-year old class slips Evan a Goldfish cracker on the playground? What if, someday, Evan feels left out because of his allergies? What if, someday, Evan, in an effort to fit in, eats it anyway?
Anxiety #3: My little boy is many things. He can be stubborn as all hell. He can be demanding and rigid and incapable of compromise or change. But he is sweet. He is loving and compassionate and thoughtful. He is SMART. He is creative and imaginitive and curious. He knows facts about trucks and animals and the ways of the world that would surprise you. He asks "Why?" altogether too much, but the other questions he asks are brilliant. He is funny. What if the teachers don't get to see all of these sides of him? What if he isn't able to let his true self shine while in the company of classmates or teachers?
There are more. But these are the biggies. And the closer we're getting to the First Day, the louder the voices in my head are getting. So I'll be writing about preschool here for awhile. It will be therapeutic. And we can all applaud my progress as a Preschool Mommy, or laugh at my failure to deal, by the number of "sessions" it takes me to get a grip on this new reality.
Here goes....
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Okay, if I'm still therapy-blogging about this in October, it's time to call in the reinforcements.

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For John, BLUF: Trade offs must be made. Nothing to see here; just move along.
Once again the U-2, the Dragon Lady, is going away. The replacement is the RQ-4 Global Hawk. This from an article in Defense News. An interesting lede:
While the plan to keep new, unmanned Global Hawks over the aging manned U-2 has support among top Defense Department officials, the top combat general in the US Air Force says it is not the best military solution.One of the losses in capability is that the RQ-4 can not cruise as high as the U-2. This impacts where the aircraft can be route to avoid enemy defenses. Flying higher can shrink the reach of hostile Surface-to-Air Missiles.
Tightening Defense Budgets mean reduced operational capability. The question for the Public and for the Congress is if the reduction in capability is acceptable, when considered in light of the long term impact of defense spending on the US Economy.
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New York Chamber Music Festival: Tribute to János Starker
A Tribute to Legendary Cellist János Starker (1924 - 2013) Performances by: Rafael Figueroa - Principal Cellist, Metropolitan Opera Elmira Darvarova - Former Concertmaster, Metropolitan Opera The New York Chamber Music Festival is cordially inviting you to the JANOS STARKER TRIBUTE CONCERT on October 3 at 7 P.M., presented by the New York Chamber Music Festival at the Hungarian Consulate in New York (223 E. 52nd St.). Legendary cellist János Starker was one of the world's greatest performers, teachers and recording artists, with an incomparable legacy and impact. The New York Chamber Music Festival, of which János Starker was Vice-President, is deeply mourning his passing. Please join us for a tribute, in the presence of Starker family members. Admission is free.


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Angela Channing (Jane Wyman) har bjudit in sin brors sonson Cole (Billy Moses) på ett glas av Falcon Crests gamla klenodvin och berättar att de alla härstammar från en passionerad italienare och en mystisk och envis svenska:
Cole: "What is it?"
Angela: "That is history Cole! It was bottled by your great great grandfather. He was an Italian immigrant, who came to America a little bit late for the gold rush. But at least he had the sense to bring some of the old family vines. That was gold to Joseph. He was married to a Swede! Phaa, she was so stubborn. It was a strange combination. A passionate Italian and a mystical Swede. They produced strange people. Us!"
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The past few years have been difficult for telecom companies across the world and Pakistan is no exception. Overall revenues and cash flows have dipped despite the fact that consumption of mobile data has increased. This has been mainly because telecom companies have invested heavily in their wireless 3G and 4G networks. Fiscal Year 2018-19 will continue to be a critical time for Pakistani telecom industry as companies will compete intensely for market share in already saturated market. The consumers have become more tech-savvy and companies need to innovate in order to come up to their expectations.
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The telecoms of 2018 must focus on data marketing, as it is abundantly clear that it will become the core revenue driver. Telecom companies must come up with smart distribution systems, which enhance data sales and provide businesses with robust communications infrastructure, further increasing data market share. There will be a greater focus on the delivery of 4G networks. In the last year, the industry has seen some consolidation initiatives. FY 2018-19 will demonstrate the real success of these initiatives as these companies try to align their technologies, networks, customer services, and sales and distribution. However, the dividends of these initiatives could evaporate if strategic clarity and a special emphasis on core business along with disruptive revenue streams are not brought into focus.
Pakistani telecoms must work towards creating new value chains based on a demanding user whose expectations are increasing with each passing day. To make performance breakthroughs, over-ambitious goals need to be set for the teams.
Innovation will be the key strategic pillar; this has been lacking in previous years and will continue to make a vital difference in 2018. Robust and innovative solutions for customers can serve as new areas of growth for telco giants. The uptake of e-commerce and the rapid development of new incubators in Pakistan are harnessing entrepreneurial initiatives in our economy, with more and more youth concentrating on this. The mobile industry can play a key role in these areas and should focus on creating innovative solutions for this market segment. Solving customer needs and the creation of this new cultural mind-set should become a key focus for telecoms in FY 2018-19.
As long as the Pakistani telecom industry does not free itself from the shackles of orthodox conventional mind-set, players like Amazon, Google, WhatsApp and new emerging platforms will continue to eat away their businesses. There is need for unified and well-rounded effort in integrating platforms with the existing technology/telecoms landscape, along with a creative business model, customer services and effective marketing that will help telecom companies create a new source of revenue.
Telecoms must have an efficient and effective business model with their partners as well to gain substantial benefits from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as greater reliance on technology will be a key parameter. Technological advances in the mobile business have brought operators to a critical juncture. Now, as never before, they have access to sophisticated network equipment, rich data on customers and operations, analytical power, and organizational prowess. As a result, mobile operators have an unprecedented opportunity to improve many measures of performance, from cash-flow conversion to customer satisfaction. Hence, in FY 2018-19, those that move boldly to transform themselves with these new capabilities stand to cut their costs and increase their revenues significantly, while building decisive advantage over their less ambitious competitors.


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The location of the sofa is often the biggest factor when re-arranging a small space. When having trouble (or feeling limited by room dimensions), why not consider upgrading to a 3-corner sofa. This type of sofa can also act a bit like a natural partition to the room. These are especially convenient in open-plan or studio living spaces where the border between rooms is not so clear.
This particular living room, courtesy of UK-based Terry Design, has been given an industrial style. Oak and timber have been used in a compact but functional kitchen generating a lovely, natural warmth.
We see here the classic charm of herringbone floor design, which suits this long room perfectly. If you too are living in a narrow or elongated room, you might wish to create a separate dining area by using a couch, table or matting. For people who prefer a more modern and urban style, we recommend arranging furniture in a row, as CAPD Co., Ltd. have done here. The effect is a more refined and spacious atmosphere.
In the case of a large, wide living room, you might choose to arrange the dining / living area to face the balcony or the window. We can clearly see how this allows light into the room, all the way back to the kitchen. Rearranging rather than changing structures can easily change the atmosphere of a room. This dining and living area are separated by a large floor space of dark wood, creating a delightful open environment.
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- Frequent toilet stops
- Sudden burst of energy
- Walking differently
- Contractions
Labour generally begins gently, slowly develops over hours and even days. Make a checklist in your mind of these early signs of labour that let you know if it is really happening.
Water breaks
Your water can break any time during labour or birth, or your doctor will rupture the amniotic sac, to help kick-start labour. Your waters can break any time during labour or birth
If your water breaks, call doctor at once. Once your water breaks, you are at risk of infection, so your doctor may want you to go in delivery room / surgery. Doctor will also enquire about the fluid: it should be straw-like and should have sweet odour. If the fluid is green then your baby might have emptied its bowels, which is a sign of distress.
Heartburn relief
As your baby bump grows, your baby will push your stomach upwards. This will push the acid in your stomach into your windpipe, causing heartburn. Fortunately, in the weeks nearing your due date, you may notice the symptoms getting slightly better. This is because your baby has moved down into your pelvis and is ready for birth.
You may also be able to breathe normally, because your baby is not pushing against your lungs and decreasing their capacity.
Ache in your lower back can mean your baby is circling into the right position for labour. Sometimes this takes few days and can be painful. It could also be a sign that your contractions are about to begin– some women experience the pain more in their back than their stomach.
Ease the discomfort by putting your feet up, ask your partner for a back rub or have a warm bath.
Mucus plug loosens
A mucus plug covers your cervix in pregnancy and this may loosen up few days before labour starts. A brown, red-tinged or pink jelly-like discharge comes out either in one lump or slowly over a few days. If the colour of the discharge is bright red or it starts to look heavy, head to the hospital.
Nipples leak
It is not just during breastfeeding that nipples can leak – your nipples can also leak throughout your final trimester. You will probably notice it most in the last few weeks before your baby arrives. The milk coming out of the nipples is colostrum, a nutrient-rich liquid that will nurture your baby until you get proper milk, couple of days after the birth.
If you are getting wet patches on your clothes, buy some disposable breast pads that you can place inside your bra.
The hormones that help your uterus contract can also sometimes cause diarrhoea just before birth. If this happens, increase your water intake and do not have milk or sugary drinks, which can make diarrhoea worse. Try eating food such as rice to keep your energy levels up.
Swollen down below
Pregnancy can leave you feeling swollen in different areas of your body, including your labia at the entrance to your vagina.
It can be disturbing, but it is very normal. It is caused by the increase in blood volume in your body. When the baby moves down into the pelvis, generally after week 37, it puts more pressure around the vagina, making it feel swollen.'
You can ease any discomfort by placing an ice pack in a clean towel and placing it on the area.
Frequent toilet stops
Growing baby presses on your bladder, hence, the urge to pee becomes more frequent during pregnancy. But this could increase even further in the final week as your baby is positioned in your pelvis. This is probably among the most annoying signs of labour.
Do not avoid drinking water as you might dehydrate yourself. Avoid coffee, soft drinks and citrus fruits as these tend to irritate the bladder.
Sudden burst of energy
If getting up from the sofa was too much of an activity for you to manage for most of your last trimester, the sudden gush of energy in the days before labour starts will be a pleasant surprise.
Make the most of it! Make the home ready for the baby's welcome.
Walking differently
If your walk has started to resemble a cross between a cowboy and a duck, (great J) it could be a sign that your baby will soon be arriving. The pelvis widens in preparation for birth, which affects the way you walk.
The short, painless, tightening sensation means your uterus is all set for labour. Real contractions start weak, it almost feels like period pain, and then they grow in frequency and intensity.
Established labour is generally when you have three, one-minute contractions in the gap of 10 minutes. When the contractions get intense and you struggle to talk, it is definitely time to head to hospital.
If you feel any of these signs of labour, do get in touch with your doctor immediately.


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Series 7
Episode 9
First Transmitted
20 April 2013
Final Ratings
Regular Cast
Matt Smith (The Doctor), Jenna Louise Coleman (Clara)
Guest Cast
Dougray Scott (Alec Palmer), Jessica Raine (Emma Grayling), Kemi-Bo Jacobs (Hila), Aiden Cook (The Crooked Man)
|Written by
|Neil Cross
|Directed by
|Jamie Payne
|Produced by
|Denise Paul & Marcus Wilson
Clara and The Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her?
- The Doctor once again pretends to be from Health and Safety. (Partners in Crime)
- The TARDIS's cloister bell chimes. (Logopolis, Castrovalva, Resurrection of the Daleks, The Eleventh Hour)
- Clara references the Eleventh Doctor's big chin, as had previously Oswin Oswald. (Asylum of the Daleks)
- The Doctor uses his Psychic paper. (The Empty Child, New Earth, Partners in Crime, The Vampires of Venice)
- The TARDIS unlocks herself in order to allow Clara to enter, even though she doesn't yet have a key.She's done this before. (The Doctor's Wife)


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Name of the item: Poppy – Necklace -Earrings – Bracelet
Collection: Original/ 2018
Category: Jewellery
100 % original mesh by Trinity Yazimoto.
The iconic symbol of Remembrance is the Poppy! So if you just slip on the pretty poppy necklace, earrings and bracelet there is a good chance someone will remember you! A special someone…after all, it's Valentine's. Maybe they will remember to buy you something to go with this quaint little set.
Texture hud included (8 options on the strings (separately, so you may mix and match & 8 metal options on the tiny metallic parts)
Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet can be purchased separately or as a full set.
The event : Whimsical – February 2018
Dates : Feb. 18-March 18th


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Mike Anderson Chevrolet Offers Service and Parts in Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana drivers can depend on the service experts here at Mike Anderson Chevrolet in Merrillville. We can handle any kind of repair and maintenance task that you may require for your Chevy or other vehicle. Whether it's an oil change or a major repair, we'll handle your service quickly, professionally, and skillfully, so that you can get back on the road with confidence. It's just that simple.
We're located just off I-65 in Merrillville, IN, just minutes from Highland, Valparaiso, Gary, and other local communities. If you're coming from Valparaiso, your trip is as simple as following US-30 to I-65 N, and exiting onto E. 61st Avenue. If you're coming from Highland, you'll find us after taking I-80 E to I-65 S. We're just to the east of I-65 on E. 61st Avenue in Merrillville.
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Be Prepared
The winter of 2013-14 was unending. On the upside, week after week of snow and cold gave us indisputable evidence of the power of preparedness. Look in this issue for articles and opportunities to learn more about preparedness.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous corporate employees and individuals who donated emergency food and necessities—enough to fill over 100 bags of emergency food stuff which were distributed to homebound seniors this winter.
We should also be prepared for a possible crisis in another critical area: our physical health. Be it an incident that causes an immediate change in our well-being, or the gradual development of a chronic condition, being prepared to face changes and challenges in our physical being can pay huge dividends in our quality of life as we move forward.
Surrey offers numerous educational programs on being physically prepared. Three of them are: Walking With Ease from the Arthritis Foundation; Living a Healthy Life (Chronic Disease Self-Management) from Stanford University; and a Matter of Balance. Each of these programs are evidence-based, meaning studies have proven the effectiveness of participating in these classes.
Prevention comes in many forms and the more we think and plan ahead, the better position we are in as issues arise. My husband and I were awoken last week by fire alarms at an inn where we were staying in Britain. We knew the fire escape route, we jumped into clothes at hand, and I grabbed my purse. Luckily I had an umbrella in it, but I did not grab my coat. It was raining and about 45 degrees. Unfortunately we didn't grab the car keys. If we had them, we could have waited quite comfortably in the car. Our lesson learned was that in the event of a hotel fire alarm, grab the car keys! Remembering that one more item would have made a difference.
So, arm yourself with as much thoughtfulness and physical preparation as you can before a situation arises. You will be in the best position possible to lead a positive life!


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Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from December 26, 2015 to January 1, 2016. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents will be included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.
- Last Week (December 25): Boko Haram killed sixteen and abducted six in Biu, Borno.
- December 27: Nigerian troops repelled a Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri, Borno, killing ten insurgents.
- December 28: A bomb at a mosque and two suicide bombers killed a total of fifty-two people in Maiduguri, Borno. Boko Haram is suspected.
- December 28: Two suicide bombers killed themselves and twenty-eight others in Madagali, Adamawa. Boko Haram is suspected.
- December 28: Two suicide bombers killed themselves but no others in Bodo, Cameroon.
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High Court of Madras
Chennai 600 104, Tamil Nadu
Online Applications are invited for Entry Level District Judge 31 Vacancy Posts - Madras High Court Judicature - Govt of Tamil Nadu
Advertisement Number 1/2019
Advertisement date 13.01.2019
Online Application Registration from 13.01.2019 to 04.02.2019
Last date for payment in bank 06.02.2019
Exam Preliminary Test 06.04.2019
Exam Main Test 25.05.2019 and 26.05.2019
Interview Test (Viva-Voce) Fourth Week of June 2019
Vacancies @ Madras High Court :
- District Judge (Entry Level) - 31 Vacancies
- District Judge (Entry Level) in Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service - 31 Posts
- Approximate Vacancies : 31 Posts
- Salary Details : Basic Pay Rs.51,550 plus allowances
- Essential Educational Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Law with valid registration in Bar Council.
- Essential Experience Qualifications :
- Minimum 7 years experience (practising) as an Advocate / Pleader in High Courts or Supreme Court or Courts subordinate thereto OR
- Currently working as an APP (Assistant Public Prosecutor) with minimum 7 years experience as an Advocate / Assistant Public Prosecutor OR
- working as Judicial Officers such as Civil Judges / Senior Civil Judges with minimum 7 years experience as Advocate / Judicial Service
- Age limit details : Age limit between 35 years* to 48 years*
- UR Total 10
- UR Women 2
- UR Women PwD HH 1
- BC Total 9
- BC Women 2
- BC Women PSTM 1
- MBC / DNC Total 6
- MBC / DNC Women 1
- MBC / DNC Women PSTM 1
- SC Total 4
- SC Women 1
- SCA Total 1
- ST Total 1
*Age Limit Details :Cut off date for age calculation is 01.07.2019
Minimum age limit is 35 should have been completed.
Maximum age limit as follows :
48 years for SC / SCA / ST / MBC / DNC / BC / BCM candidates.
45 years for UR candidates.
There is no age relaxations are applicable for PwD candidates, Ex-serviceman and Destitute Widow candidates.
Selection Method of Entry Level District Judge (Madras High Court Judicature) :Selection will be through three stages : 1. Preliminary Exam, 2. Main Examination. 3. Persona Interview / Oral Test.
Preliminary Exam details :
There will be two papers such as Paper-1 : Object Type (MCQ) and Paper-2 : Object Type (MCQ).
Each exam time duration is three hours (Total six hours).
Each exam having 150 marks - Total 300 marks.
Questions will in ENGLISH only.
Negative marks will apply. 0.5 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Main Exam details :
The selected candidates (who-ever qualified in Prelims) will be called for main examination.
Type of exam : Descriptive method.
Questions will be ENGLISH and TAMIL.
There will be four papers such as Paper-1 : Law, Paper-2 : Translation and Essay Writing Paper: (Writing Skill, Essay Writing on Current Developments in Law and Translation), Paper-3 : Law, Paper-4 : Judgement Writing
Each paper carries 100 marks. Total 400 marks.
Syllabus for Prelims Paper I :
- Constitution of India, Interpretation of Statutes, Jurisprudence and Legal Phraseology, Legal Maxims, Legal History, Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, Right to Information Act, 2005.
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Civil Rules of Practice, 1905, Court Fees and Suit Valuation Act, 1955, Indian Limitation Act, 1963, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Commercial Courts Act, 2015, General Clauses Act, 1897, Benami Transactions Prohibition Act.
- Indian Contract Act, 1872, Specific Relief Act, 1963, Indian Partnership Act, 1932, Sale of Goods Act, 1930, Easement Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Rent Control Law, Indian Stamp Act 1899, Registration Act 1908.
- Motor Vehicles Act 1988 in reference to Accident claims, Law of Torts, the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, and other Laws relating to Land Acquisition.
- Personal Laws including Succession Laws, (For Hindus, Muslims and Christians), Guardian and Wards Act 1890, Indian Trust Act 1882, Family Courts Act, 1984.
- The Trade Marks Act, 1999, The Copyright Act, 1957, The Patent Act, 1970, Designs Act, The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Employee's Compensation Act, 2016, other Labour Laws, Income Tax Act, Co-operative Societies Act, Mental Health Care Act 2017, Mental Health Act 2007,Laws relating to Mines and Minerals.
Syllabus for Prelims Paper I :
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Criminal Rules of Practice, 1990, Indian Penal Code, 1840, Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
- The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, including latest amendments, Electricity Act, 2003, Human Rights Act, 1988. The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Food Safety and Standards Act- 2006, Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) 2012
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
- The Information Technology Act, 2000, Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, the National Security Act, 1980
- Medical Jurisprudence, Central and Tamilnadu State Criminal Minor Acts, Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- General Knowledge, Legal Aptitude, Legal reasoning, Test of reasoning and mental ability, Basic Knowledge of Computer, Environmental Laws.
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Help Line Email IDs firstname.lastname@example.com
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Application Registration Fee Rs.2000 for UR / BC / BCM / MBC / DNC candidates.
Fee concession are applicable for SC / SCA / ST / PwD candidates.
All Other States candidates will be treated as UR, even though they are in reserved category.
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Application envelop must be superscribed as "Post applied for Personal Asst / Personal Clerk"
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply through ONLINE mode of application on or before the last date at following website link
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CHANDLER, ARIZONA – A city in Arizona memorialized a WWII internment camp for Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans on Saturday by unveiling a series of panels with information about the area's wartime history.
"I felt desperate after I was taken to the camp at 15, but baseball was my hope," Kenso Zenimura, 89, said at a ceremony in Nozomi Park near Chandler, Arizona, referring to his time at the nearby Gila River camp during World War II.
The park takes its name from a Japanese word meaning hope.
"I secretly took water from a tap at night and sprinkled it in the outfield to grow the grass," said Zenimura, a former infielder who played for the Hiroshima Carp after the war. Internees were permitted to play baseball while detained at the facility.
The ceremony came ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Feb. 19, 1942, signing by President Franklin Roosevelt of an executive order that resulted in the incarceration of Japanese immigrants and U.S. citizens of Japanese descent, mostly on the West Coast.
Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny said in his address that what happened 75 years ago was a "difficult" part of history and that it is "important" to remember that the state once hosted such a camp.
Gila River was among the 10 main internment camps set up under Roosevelt's order. The total number of people detained, many of whom were stripped of their assets and the right to work, reached 120,000 by the end of the war.
In 1988 President Ronald Reagan apologized for the violation of human rights and had the U.S. government pay compensation to the victims.


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SPORT magazine was an American sports magazine. Launched in September 1946 by the New York-based publisher, Macfadden Publications, SPORT pioneered the generous use of color photography – it carried eight full color plates in its first edition.
SPORT predated the launch of Sports Illustrated by eight years, and is remembered for bringing several editorial innovations to the genre, as well as creating, in 1955, the SPORT Magazine Award. The SPORT Award, given initially to the outstanding player in baseball's World Series (Johnny Podres of the Brooklyn Dodgers was the inaugural winner), was later expanded to include the pre-eminent post-season performer in the other three major North American team sports. What made SPORT the most distinctive from Sports Illustrated, however, was the fact it was a monthly magazine as opposed to SI's weekly distribution.
SPORT was published continually between its launch and August 2000, when its then-owner, British publisher EMAP PLC, made the decision to close the money-losing title. Today, the photo archive of SPORT, which represents one of the most significant collections of 20th century sports photography in North America, is housed in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada, at The SPORT Gallery.
Sport, known by its full name as Hockey Team Vaasan Sport OY, is a Finnish ice hockey team playing in Liiga, and is based at Vaasa Arena (capacity 4448) in Vaasa. The team was established in 1939 as IF Sport (Idrottsföreningen Sport).
Vaasan Sport was founded in 1939 as IF Sport. The team was involved in the founding of the Finnish top division Liiga, formerly known as SM-Liiga, in 1975, but was relegated only one year later after the 1975-1976 season (roster for their first and only SM-Liiga season).
After the relegation Sport played in the Finnish 1st Division (since then renamed to Mestis), until they were relegated in 1991-1992 to the Finnish Second Division. Climbing back up to the 1st division proved to be a tough task and wasn't accomplished until spring 1997, with the game-winning goal of the deciding game against Kiekko-67 being scored by Kari Teräväinen in overtime.
The 2008-09 season was a success as Sport won the Mestis championship. However, in the league qualification series the team lost the last game to Ässät in a best-of-7 format, thus remaining in Mestis. The overall qualification series were close as Sport at one point was a single goal away from beating Ässät in overtime and being promoted to Liiga, but was unable to score.
Coordinates: 8°3′46.63″S 34°54′10.73″W / 8.0629528°S 34.9029806°W / -8.0629528; -34.9029806
Sport Club do Recife (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈspɔɾti ˈklub du ʁeˈsifi], (known as Sport and Sport Recife, abbreviated as SCR) is a Brazilian sports club, located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco. It was founded on May 13, 1905, by Guilherme de Aquino Fonseca, who lived for many years in England, where he studied at Cambridge University.
In football, the club has won six CBD/CBF titles, including three national and three regional. Its greatest glories are the Brazilian Championship 1987 and Brazil Cup 2008.
In addition to professional football, the club also participates in women's football and Olympic sports, such as rowing, swimming, hockey, basketball, futsal, volleyball, table tennis, taekwondo, judo and athletics.
It has a historic rivalry with the Náutico, where the confrontation between the two is known as the Clássico dos Clássicos, this being the third oldest in the country's derby, with Santa Cruz, which is called Clássico das Multidões, and with América-PE, with which it duels in Clássico dos Campeões.
Yale Atlético Clube, usually called Yale, was one of the first sports club in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It was founded on August 7, 1910, by Italian immigrants, but is no longer in existence. It supplied the city with many different sport teams, one of them was football. They played in the Campeonato de Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte Championship) - which is now the Campeonato Mineiro - until 1925, that's the year it gave up football. Yale eventually split and part of it became the Palestra Itália of Minas, a team which was created to compete with many of the bigger teams in Belo Horizonte like America, Atlético, and Yale itself. Yale separation into the Palestra caused many of Yales footballers to join the Palestra a team which later became Cruzeiro, a team that now plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brazil's premier football league. In conclusion it can be said that the team that was once Yale became the Cruzeiro of today.
Yale is an old style serif typeface designed by Matthew Carter and first released in 2004. It was commissioned by Yale University for use in all of its signage, promotional and internal material.
In 2010, Yale was named one of the "Ten Typefaces of the Decade" by Print magazine. It is influenced by Bembo, a popular book typeface by Monotype, and is also similar to Carter's previous ITC Galliard.
Carter, who has taught at the Yale School of Art since 1976, currently holding the rank of Senior Critic, was asked to design a universal typeface for Yale University by John Gambell, the University Printer Yale was first designed for signage on all Yale University buildings. Carter's first priority was therefore readability, as well as a balance between dignity and uniqueness. Carter has said that this was the first time in designing a typeface that he focused more on capital than lowercase letters, since he knew that on the building signs the lettering would be in capitals. Carter describes:
Kirk Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of Brass Era automobiles in Toledo, Ohio from 1901 to 1905. Their automobile was marketed as the Yale. It should not be confused with the Yale automobile made in Saginaw, Michigan from 1916 to 1918.
The 1904 Yale was a touring car. Equipped with a tonneau, the basic model could seat 5 passengers and sold for US$1500. The car's engine was a horizontally mounted water-cooled flat-2, mid-mounted, which produced 16 hp (11.9 kW). It powered the wheels through a 2-speed transmission. The car weighed 1800 lb (816 kg).
A model with a 30 hp (22.4 kW) engine sold for US$2500. A 12-horsepower Yale touring car was also sold in 1904 for US$1700. It was advertised nationally that year in Dun's Review as "the simplest, safest and most economical touring car made in America."


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Internet access too costly for most in Africa
Internet access too costly for most in Africa
Internet access is still expensive and beyond the reach of many Africans, says the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) in its 2019 Affordability Index report released this week.
According to the report, the cost of accessing 1GB of data in the region costs about 7.12% of the average monthly salary.
"Across Africa, the average cost for just 1GB data is 7.12% of the average monthly salary. In some countries, 1GB costs as much as 20% of the average salary - too expensive for all but the wealthiest few," says the report.
Internet access is considered key in unlocking economic possibilities, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in a continent that is largely rural and poorly covered by traditional banks.
Other experts say government taxation of data access and airtime top ups is also making internet access beyond the reach of many. A4AI says as much as 50% of the world population still do not have access to the internet because of high costs.
However, policy changes in some African countries and infrastructure investments have led to improvements in internet affordability and access. Kenya has been a front-runner in this, after the government eliminated taxes on handset purchases in the country.
"New National broadband plans in Cameroon and Mali led both to the top of the list of most improved countries," says the report.
The index ranks Cameroon in 44th place after it moved six places, while Mali is ranked in 40th position after jumping five places. The two African countries are the top two upward movers on the rankings.
Benin (29th), Rwanda (31), Tanzania (32) and Uganda in 36th position are ranked in the top 10 for low income countries.
Market growth for mobile internet also helped move some countries up the Index, with large expansions of 3G coverage in Mali, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania as well as "overall internet use in Namibia" emerging as "influential factors in this year's assessment" of internet affordability across the continent.
"Markets with companies that hold combined private and public capital can create dynamics that undermine fair competition. This is demonstrated in Namibia and Angola, where government investment in private operators has created a tension between the public good of a market with affordable prices and the governments' desire for larger returns on investment," the report continues.


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Research team investigates mutated gene's role in breast cancer
A microscopic gene may play a gigantic role when it comes to cancerous tissue in the human body, according to one Kansas State University research team.
The team is investigating mutation within the ADAM12 gene of the A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease family, or ADAM family, and its role in breast cancer.
"We want to know whether ADAM12 is a good guy or a bad guy in breast cancer," said Anna Zolkiewska, associate professor of biochemistry and research team leader.
If researchers can answer this question about ADAM12, Zolkiewska said it could lead to more effective therapies and treatments due to a better understanding of cancer's components. This, however, hinges on discovering the exact nature of ADAM12, about which little is known. Research has uncovered some interesting information -- and raised more questions, Zolkiewska said.
"Typically human cells have very little ADAM12 protein, but the abundance is suddenly very high in cancer tissue," she said. "When we look even closer, we find a very high level of ADAM12 expression in what we call cancer stem cells. Those cells are the most vicious as they drive the tumor growth."
Although chemotherapy and radiotherapy kill tumors, they are ineffective on the cancer stem cells, Zolkiewska said. Without being surgically removed from the body, the stem cells will grow another tumor over the course of a few years. This again raises the question as to the role of ADAM12.
"Is it helping that tumor re-grow or is it trying to prevent it?" Zolkiewska asks.
Perhaps the most perplexing question the team hopes to solve is why the ADAM12 gene mutates inside cancer tissue.
"Mutation means that one letter in the DNA within the cell has changed," Zolkiewska said. "This is very striking because there are only a handful of human genes that are changed that way in tumors. ADAM12 is one of those genes and the only one among that family."
Zolkiewska said this raises the questions of whether the gene's mutation in cancer tissue is purely a coincidence or is part of a larger role. Prior research by the team indicates ADAM12 is a "good guy" since mutation to the gene effectively kills ADAM12 protein.
"A tumor wants to grow, and from the point of view of the tumor, you want to invade and kill the patient. So you will first take care of those good guys, or those policemen inside the body who protect the patient," Zolkiewska said. "If ADAM12 is one of those good guys, the growing tumor wants to take it out of the picture."
This discovery of mutation rendering ADAM12 dead was a scientific first by the K-State team.
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Welcome to Lines, Dots, and Doodles. This is the place for students, parents, and teachers to find out what has been going on in my art class. I have included pictures of my student's artwork and basic explanations of the projects. I hope when you leave this blog, you feel inspired to create. Feel free to browse this blog and borrow any of my art lessons.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Musical Art, 5th Grade
I did this project a few weeks ago with my third graders, but I loved it so much that I did it again with my fifth graders. These are our
Paintings. Students drew one large instrument, and then added designs to create motion. Everything was then painted in tempera paint. If you are looking for a good cross curricular lesson, this lesson ties into Science. Students generally learn about sound and sound waves in science. My students learn about this near the end of the year, but talk to the classroom teacher and find out when they will be covering this topic. It is always nice when art integrates into the other subjects.
These turned out wonderful!
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Visit of the House of Microfinance by the ministries
10th anniversary
On May 2nd, the Minister of Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, Romain Schneider, and the Minister of Finance, Pierre Gramegna, visited the House of Microfinance in Luxembourg for the first time.
Opened in 2007 by H.R.H. the Grand Duchess, it has now been 10 years since the various entities started their work: the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF), the NGO Appui au Développement Autonome (ADA), the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), the réseau luxembourgeois de finance inclusive (InFiNe.lu), the Microinsurance Network (MiN) and Microlux.
Each institution introduced itself before Ministers Schneider and Gramegna announced Luxembourg's renewed political and financial commitment to microfinance and inclusive finance.
Press release from the Government
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Tunguska(to͝on-go͞os`kə), name of three eastern tributaries of the YeniseiYenisei
, chief river of Siberia, c.2,500 mi (4,020 km) long, central Siberian Russia. It is formed at Kyzyl, Tuva Republic, by the junction of the Bolshoi Yenisei and Maly Yenisei rivers, which rise in the E Sayan Mts. along the Russian–Mongolian border.
..... Click the link for more information. River, Siberian Russia. The rivers cut across the swampy forests of E central Siberia, draining the Tunguska BasinTunguska Basin,
c.400,000 sq mi (1,036,000 sq km), Krasnoyarsk Territory and Sakha Republic, E central Siberian Russia, between the Yenisei and Lena rivers. It has a huge untapped coal reserve.
..... Click the link for more information. . Furthest north is the Lower Tunguska, Rus. Nizhnyaya Tunguska (nyēzh`nyīŭ to͝on-go͞os`kə), c.1,590 mi (2,600 km) long. It rises in the Central Siberian Plateau N of Lake Baykal and flows past Tura to join the Yenisei at Turukhansk. Flowing generally west, it is navigable (May–October) for c.1,100 mi (1,770 km). The Stony Tunguska, Rus. Podkamennaya Tunguska (pŭtkä`myĭnīŭ to͝on-go͞os`kə), c.980 mi (1,580 km) long, rises west of the headwaters of the Lower Tunguska. It flows generally NW past Baykit; there are rapids in its lower course. Upper Tunguska, Rus. Verkhnyaya Tunguska (vĕrk`nyəyə to͝on-go͞os`kə), is the name given to the lower course of the AngaraAngara
, river, c.1,150 mi (1,850 km) long, SE Siberian Russia, the outlet of Lake Baykal. After leaving the southwestern end of Lake Baykal, it flows north past Irkutsk and Bratsk, then turns west after receiving the Ilim River and flows into the Yenisei River near Strelka.
..... Click the link for more information. River. It flows generally west and joins the Yenisei at Strelka. The area of the three rivers is the home of the TungusTungus
, Siberian ethnic group, numbering perhaps 30,000. They are subdivided into the Evenki, who live in the area from the Yenisei and Ob river basins to the Pacific Ocean and from the Amur River to the Arctic Ocean, and the Lamut, who live on the coast of the Okhotsk Sea.
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a river in Khabarovsk Krai, RSFSR; a left tributary of the Amur. The Tunguska is 86 km long and drains an area of 30,200 sq km. Formed by the confluence of the Urmi River (458 km) and Kur River (434 km), it flows in the Lower Amur Lowland. It is fed primarily by rain. The mean flow rate 37 km from the mouth is 380 cu m per sec; the maximum flow rate is 5,100 cu m per sec, and the minimum, 7.25 cu m per sec. The Tunguska freezes in November and opens up in April. It is used for floating timber as far as the settlement of Nikolaevka. There is local shipping on the river. The settlement of Volochaevka Vtoraia is on the right bank.
any of three rivers in Russia, in central Siberia, all tributaries of the Yenisei: the Lower (Nizhnyaya) Tunguska 2690 km (1670 miles) long; the Stony (Podkamennaya) Tunguska 1550 km (960 miles) long; the Upper (Verkhnyaya) Tunguska which is the lower course of the Angara


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*All of our fixtures come with a standard (normal) bulb socket. We recommend using LED bulbs because they do not give off heat and are long-lasting.
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While taking out an auto loan is the first choice of financing for many car buyers here in the Springs, some prefer leasing their cars instead. But which is the smarter way to finance a car? Buying or leasing? How are they different from each other? This guide shows you the similarities and contrasts between auto loans and leases.
Buying a car through an auto loan allows you to actually own a car, but not until you've paid off the loan. That means you need to complete the payments first before the car becomes officially yours.
In a car lease, you don't take absolute possession of the car because you have to return it to the lessor after the lease term ends. However, you can opt to buy the car from the lessor instead of just returning it.
Monthly Payments
Loan payments are higher than lease payments. So, if you're on a budget, you might want to consider leasing a car instead of financing it with an auto loan.
Loan payments are higher because you are paying for the entire sale price of the car. That includes the interest, taxes, and other fees involved. On the other hand, you pay only for the depreciation of the car, along with taxes and other fees, when you lease it. That's why the monthly payments in a lease are lower than loan payments.
Early Payoff
Early payoff is possible in both auto loans and leases. However, you should make sure first that your lender or lessor won't charge you anything when you terminate the loan or lease contract ahead of schedule. In auto loans, you might be required to pay the prepayment penalty for paying off the loan sooner. It is often called early termination fee in leases.
What if you want to get rid of your current car so you can drive a new one? If you have bought the car through an auto loan, you can either sell it or trade it in at a dealership. But you'll have to deal with the hassle and nitty-gritty of selling your car. If you've leased it, all you have to do is return the car to the lessor and walk away.
With an auto loan, you can drive the car as much as you want—unless you care about its trade-in and resale value in the future. When it comes to lease, the lessor unfortunately puts a cap on the miles you can drive. In most cases, lessors allow you to drive the car for a maximum of 15,000 miles per year. What happens if you exceed? You will have to pay the lessor for the excess miles. But don't worry, you can negotiate for a higher mileage limit.
Excessive Wear and Tear
You don't have to worry that much about wear and tear on the vehicle if it's on a loan. But in the case of lease, you have to make sure the vehicle doesn't incur much wear and tear, at least not beyond what the lessor considers as normal. Otherwise, the lessor may charge you for the excess wear and tear.
Since the car is yours when you're on an auto loan, you can do any body or detailing work you want on it. But if it's on a lease, you might not be able to do that as freely. Lessors want their vehicles back at a still saleable condition and appearance.
But if you insist on customizing the vehicle while it's with you, you would have to remove all the modification work before returning the vehicle. If there are damages incurred in the process of customizing the car, you have to pay for the fixing.


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TT217: Topical Tips for Employers
Last week was the final Budget before the General Election. There were a number of changes and announcements aimed across a spectrum of people. This note will focus on 'employers' and mention a few measures that will take affect from 2015-16 tax year although some of the changes were already announced.
National Minimum Wage
This will increase from 1 October 2015 and the rates will be as follows:
- the adult rate will increase by 20 pence to £6.70 per hour
- the rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase by 17 pence to £5.30 per hour
- the rate for 16 to 17 year olds will increase by 8 pence to £3.87 per hour
- the apprentice rate will increase by 57 pence to £3.30 per hour
- the accommodation offset increases from the current £5.08 to £5.35
Van benefit charge for zero emission vans
If a van is made available for private use, there is a flat rate taxable benefit charge that is reportable on the form P11D.
From April, van with zero emission CO2 emission made available for private use will be introduced at a rate of 20% of the value of the van benefit charge for vans that emit CO2.
Car Benefit
Providing a car remains one of the most expensive benefits to provide to employees.
Unfortunately the taxable benefit value will continue to increase for the foreseeable future.
Statutory Exemption for trivial benefits
Any non-cash benefits received in your capacity as an employee or office holder is taxable unless it is covered by a specific exemption, covered by a dispensation or a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
Trivial benefits costing no more than £50 will not be liable to income tax or National Insurance Contributions from 6 April 2015. This cap will be £300 for office holders of close companies and employees who are family members of those office holders.
Abolition of employers National Insurance contributions (NIC) for the under 21s
From 6 April 2015 every employer with employees under the age of 21 will no longer be required to pay Class 1 secondary National Insurance contributions (NICs) on earnings up to the upper secondary threshold (UST), for those employees. The upper secondary threshold for U21s for 2015-16 will be £815 per week.
RTI late filing penalties – 3 day grace period
HM Revenue & Customs announced in February 2015 that in-year late-filing penalties would not be chargeable where a full payment submission (FPS) was made within 3 days of the due date, that is, on or before the third day after when it should have been made.
This welcome relaxation will apply to micro employers (employers with fewer than 50 employees) for paydays up to 5 April 2016.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-will-not-impose-paye-filing-penalties-for-short-delays-from-march-2015Talk to Barnes Roffe today


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New restaurant to open at former Harbor Light location in Grand Marais
Aug 17, 2017 02:44PM
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Teri Downing inside the former Harbor Light, which will now be called the WunderBar
From WTIP Radio News - Mon. August 14 - 11:00am
In early August the former Harbor Light Restaurant in Grand Marais came under new ownership. Chris and Teri Downing purchased the location and will rename the business "The WunderBar." In German, the translation of wunderbar equates to "wonderful."
Teri Downing will serve as the general manager and owner of the new business in Grand Marais. She recently spoke with WTIP's Joe Friedrichs about plans for the restaurant and the adjoining property.
You can listen to the interview by following this link to the WTIP website.


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The Foster Air Force JROTC is having a flag disposal ceremony Wednesday, March 27, at 3:20 p.m. at the circle in front of the school.
The Rosenberg Fire Department will be there to receive the flags for disposal.
If anyone has a flag (U.S. or Texas) that is past it's useful life, please drop off the flag at the Foster High School reception desk. You can call Major (retired) Donald Keltner at 832-223-3978 or e-mail him at email@example.com for more information.


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Raja Yoga Teacher Training RYT 200 Certification
Inspired by the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra
Led by Yogini Kali Om (Gabrielle Sulc), E-RYT 500
Assisted by Beth MacMullan, RYT 200
November 2019 – May 2020
The Raja Yoga Teacher Training course is designed for yoga students who have an interest in expanding their knowledge in the practice and theory of yoga. "Raja Yoga" is said to be the achievement of union with the supreme Self-the goal of the path of yoga. This Yoga Alliance Registered Course exceeds the curriculum standards and is intended to be a trans-formative experience for prospective teachers and established yoga practitioners.
Course Overview:
- The 8 limbs of Yoga as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
- History and Philosophy of Yoga through reading and discussion on classical yoga texts
- Techniques for the practice and teaching of asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Teaching methods and sequencing
- Anatomy and Physiology of the human body and applied anatomy in yoga postures
- Posture alignment, assists and adjustments
- Use of props and variations for physical limitations
- Business and Ethics of teaching yoga
- At least one year of continuous yoga practice
- Ability to be physically present for training days and weekends
- A receptive attitude
- Completed application for review and acceptance with $500 deposit
Cost/Payment Options:
$2600 Early Registration
$2800 After September 1, 2019
$500 Deposit required with registration (applied to the total cost)
Additional Costs: Required reading texts (reading list sent upon application approval)
As part of your acceptance in the Raja Yoga Teacher Training, you will be awarded a complimentary membership to Razz Yoga ($89/monthly value).
Renowned teachers will make guest appearances for sessions in Anatomy, Energetics, and Ayruveda.
November 1-3, 2019
December 6-8, 2019
January 3-5, 2020
January 31-February 2, 2020
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Dogs are our best friends and truly a part of our family. And of course we only want the best for them throughout their lives. But sadly if a dog is in pain they don't always know how to tell us.
What is G-Max Joint Support?
The simple answer: G-Max Joint Support is a dietary supplement that is formulated to help improve your dog's joint health and mobility. It's Tablets, it's bacon-flavoured, and it can relieve your dog of a lot of pain.
(G-Max Joint Support contains a powerful blend of 3 highly recommended joint improving ingredients: glucosamine, chondroitin, and methylsulfonylmethane. These core ingredients are blended in a GMP accredited and FDA certified facility in the USA with the strictest safety standards.)
How Does G-Max Joint Support Work?
Your pet can't tell you when it's in pain, and watching it suffer is maybe the most challenging part of being a dog owner. A joint supplement also works to help protect it from future joint degeneration and doggy arthritis (yes, it's real).
The BENEFITS of using G-Max Joint Support
✓ Helps enhance your dog's overall mobility
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✓ Helps increase your dog's flexibility
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G-Max Joint Support helps enhance your dog's overall mobility, flexibility, and joint function, while also relieving the painful symptoms of canine arthritis. G-Max Joint Support was created with your dog's overall health in mind, and the product is formulated to help dogs stay active and happy for years to come.
We guarantee that G-Max Joint Support is right for your dog! If you are in any way unsatisfied, simply return the unused product/s within 60 days of purchase to receive a full refund.
Both versions of G-Max Joint Support offer a range of clinically studied ingredients shown to help support a dog's joint health and overall mobility - as well as help relieve joint pain, increase flexibility and help promote cartilage regeneration.
The formulations differ in that one is designed as a bacon-flavored treat which dogs will find delicious and the other is simply the most critical supplements in a chewable tablet which will likely need to be mixed with food in order to be eaten.
The treat version is our most premium product and includes a wider range of ingredients and promising secondary supplements like Green Lipped Mussel, and vitamin C & E. It also has more individual chewable tablets per bottle, 120 ct vs just 60 ct in our supplement-only version.
So if you're simply looking for the lowest cost and most utilitarian formulation to help your dog - choose the supplement-only version. However if you want to build a new healthy and fun habit through a premium formulation of favor and ingredients we'd suggest the G-Max Joint Support Bacon Flavored Treats.
It generally depends on your dog and the severity of their condition. However, you should see improvement in your dog as early as 1 to 2 weeks of regular use.


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Hey guys,
Here is My first ever Community window Build,
It Isn't perfect, And what I learned is these windows look bigger then they really are. I will take some closer pics of the cottage when I bring it back home in January. Let me know what you guys all think.
And Yes I learned a lesson to blue, DO NOT CHANGE OUT A COMMUNITY WINDOW ON A SUNDAY! Not only was it a zoo but it is right before Christmas an that made it that much worse. I don't mind kids looking at my work or asking questions, but as soon as you start putting your greasy little fingers on my stuff, without express consent while the parents are not looking... Is kind of a no, no. An its even worse when the parents do it . Is it any wonder whats going on with respect these days... All in all, it was fun but frustrating. Will be doing another build next year sometime. And I will not be changing out on a Sunday...
p.s. Here is a link to some more pictures/ Full size Pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/99179608@N ... 258790017/


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John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Saint Joseph's University.
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Ready Player One Invites Fans to Join the Leaderboard
In Steven Spielberg's new science fiction action adventure, "Ready Player One," the race is on to be the first to find three keys in the virtual world of the OASIS. But fans don't have to wait to 2045 to level up their lives in the digital universe. In anticipation of the film's March 29th release, Warner Bros. is giving fans the opportunity to win one of three keys opening the door to fantastic prizes from Atom Tickets, Spotify or Lyft.
Launching February 26, the "Join the Leaderboard Sweepstakes" offers three prizes that will be gamechangers for years to come:
- Copper Key: Atom Tickets – Enjoy movies on the big screen for free until 2045.
- Jade Key: Spotify – Win codes for 27 years' worth of Spotify Premium.
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The sweepstakes closes March 12 and winners will be announced in three stages: the winner of the Copper Key will be revealed on March 19; the Jade Key on March 21; and the Crystal Grand Prize on March 26.
We're not at all bitter that the sweepstakes rules prevent employees of Time Warner from entering, but that's not stopping you. Head over to jointheleaderboard.com and enter for your chance to win.


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The objectives of this study were to: a) summarize past design exceptions to document their frequency and reason for their use and b) determine if any adverse safety implications can be related to adopting design policies and practices related to design exceptions.
The design exception file maintained by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was obtained with data obtained relating to the types of project, exceptions requested, and the reasons for the various exceptions. A site visit was made to a large number of the locations where the project was built with the requested design exception. Available crash data were obtained at these locations.
There was an average of 39 design exceptions per year from 1993 through 1998. The majority of the projects involved a bridge replacement with the next most frequent being roadway widening reconstruction projects and construction of turning lanes. The most common design exception was for a design speed lower than the posted speed limit followed by a reduction in either the sight distance, curve radius, or shoulder width. The most common reason for the request referred to the existing conditions on the road followed by the right-of-way issue and project cost. The crash analysis showed that, with a very few exceptions, use of the design exception process did not result in either construction of projects with high crash rates when compared to average statewide rates or an increase in crashes after construction compared to before construction.
The analysis showed that the design exception projects resulted in an improvement over the prior condition although some aspect of the design may not be typical. The reasons for the design exceptions have been well documented, and there is no evidence that construction of projects with a design exception had an adverse effect on highway safety.
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The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
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Agent, Kenneth R.; Pigman, Jerry G.; and Stamatiadis, Nikiforos, "Safety Implications from Design Exceptions" (2002). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 262.


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The CORSAIR SF750 80 PLUS Platinum SFX Power Supply is an extraordinarily power-dense PSU, ready to power the most cutting-edge small form factor PCs with 750 continuous watts. 80 PLUS Platinum certification makes it an ultra-efficient power supply, creating less heat and lower electric bills. A large 92mm fan provides industry-leading performance with minimal noise thanks to a Zero RPM mode that only activates at higher loads.


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Fire and road safety annual evidence report now available10 April 2018 Posted by Safer Cornwall
Our new Risk Based Evidence Profile 2018 is now available. It highlights our two highest risk priorities for prevention activities which are: accidental dwelling fires and road traffic collisions.
The document includes the latest research and analysis about fires and road safety, such as, new evidence from the Home Office shows that while the number of fires has fallen nationally the number of people aged 65 and over killed in a fire has risen by 22% between 2014/15 and 2016/17.
To read the full report or find out more fire and road safety facts about Cornwall please visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/rbep A key messages paper is also available on the website which summarises these findings.
Did you know?
Facts about road safety
- On average there are 24 collisions on roads in Cornwall each week involving an injury.
- Evidence shows that most of the factors contributing to collisions in Cornwall are related to driver error.
- The five high risk driving behaviours in Cornwall are:
- Failing to look properly
- Failed to judge other person's speed or path
- Speeding
- Careless/ reckless/in a hurry
- Loss of control
- Motorcycles make up less than 1% of traffic, but are involved in more than 15% of injury collisions.


text: A while ago, I had posted here about the one of a kind exhibition at the MET where Prada and Schiaparelli are set to have a conversation; albeit a curated one 🙂 Well, it's almost here.. and the MET has now released a preview on what to expect. I had high expectations from this venture to begin with and this has just only furthered my interest. By the looks of these images, the museum has done a great job of seamlessly linking the body of work of both these designer. Also how awesome and rad is Schiaparelli's work for her time? Pure Genius!