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We are very happy to bring GopherCon to Europe, and what better destination can we have, than Iceland, just as the hot season begins, and the summer solstice is just a few weeks away?
Endless hours of light and amazing surrounding, alongside great speakers and great crowd is the perfect recipe to celebrate Go in the European continent.
In GopherCon Iceland we will learn and share things like what is new out there, what always have been there but few people knew, and what are good practices to do that. We are interested in hearing about challenges you had and solved, and about new ways you found to use go. Expect a great crowd of learners who are also Go developers, in different expertise levels.


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Dispenser boxes are manufactured from high quality cardboard and pre-glued, ready for easy assembly. These products are perfect for storing labels in them, as shown in the picture, but can be used for many other things too! Insert rolls of ribbon in them and you have a handy and tidy way to store and measure out the lengths from.
Dispenser boxes come in many different shapes and sizes, with simple construction methods, these boxes are brilliant in cutting down your packaging time and result in a tidy way to send or store your rolls of labels.
Sizes available as below (middle measurement indicates the width of the "mouth"of the box).
99mm x 82mm x 102mm.
89mm x 25mm x 89mm.


Listen to the full interview with Glenn Grishkoff.
The paintbrush is nowhere near a new invention; it's been used to create some of humanity's most aged masterpieces. The modern example of the age-old technology is that of uniformity: neat rows of bristles perfectly shaped for any utility, often sprouting from colorful petroleum-based handles devoid of any character.
Glenn Grishkoff will give a live performance, creating a new work through his brushes and Allan Hancock College student collaboration, titled 'Moose Spirit' on Feb. 19 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery.
Glen Grishkoff, an accomplished sculptor and ceramicist whose work is currently on exhibition at Allan Hancock College, earned his M.F.A. in brush making. He began making his own brushes to paint his ceramics in the tradition of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy. Years' worth of Grishkoff's efforts are currently on view in Allan Hancock College's Ann Foxworthy Gallery in the show A Brush with China: Family Markings.
Grishkoff is a first generation American of Russian lineage, and the son of a father who was born in China, spoke Mandarin, and wrote calligraphy with sumi ink. The show display includes Grishkoff's own sumi ink paintings made with the brushes he has created, one of his father's own brushes, and his grandfather's silk painting jacket.
The brushes featured in A Brush with China are standalone art pieces in and of themselves, which can also be used to create other works, Grishkoff explained. The significance of each brush is unique, as the materials Grishkoff uses are often found in nature. Whether combing the beach for the perfect piece of driftwood for a handle or receiving horsehair donated by the animals' care taker, it's this connection with nature that inspires Grishkoff to create a one-of-a-kind tool.
A Brush with China: Family Markings features paintings, sculpture, and handmade paintbrush by Glenn Grishkoff showing through March 3 at Allan Hancock College.
The artist will also feature some works that are a part of a larger art project he calls A Brush with Death, which includes brushes made out of the bones and fibers of dead animals found in nature or on roadsides. He also documents when and where he found the carcass and photographs them, hoping to make a traveling art show and a book out of more than a decade's worth of exploring, collection, and creating.
Grishkoff will spend a few days on Hancock's campus, interacting with students and teaching in several art classes, including Ann Foxworthy Gallery director Marti Fast's life drawing class. He will teach how to make artistic tools and will even welcome students to collaborate in a live art performance happening Feb. 19.
Allan Hancock College presents the exhibit A Brush with China: Family Markings by Glenn Grishkoff showing through March 3. Grishkoff is creating a new work of art, live, on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. in Allan Hancock College's Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. More info: 922-6966, hancockcollege.edu, or hancockcollege.edu.
For the performance, Grishkoff will don a full body suite of brushes and painted canvas clothing, creating a new work on the spot. He will perform each brush stroke with the full movement of his body, concentrating his intention on uniting with the brush, "becoming the brush," in the tradition of tai chi and Japanese calligraphy, he explained.
Arts Editor Joe Payne is pondering the possibility of a beard brush. Contact him at jpayne@santamariasun.com.


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How to save the newspaper industry (hint: not with snippet taxes)
Beyond the Bricks/Media/Thoughts
Posted on 7 April 2022 5 April 2022
There's no denying that the newspaper industry is in trouble. In part, the publishing companies have themselves to blame. For too long, they have fought against the Internet, instead of embracing it. Even now, there are still misguided attempts to cream money off online players, as in the various snippet taxes around the world. Simply demanding a tithe from more successful companies is not a long-term solution. What is needed is a more radical re-structuring of newspapers, like this move to create a co-operative in Quebec, reported here by the Nieman Lab:
six dailies — Le Soleil, La Voix de l'Est, La Tribune, Le Nouvelliste, Le Droit, and Le Quotidien — were then bought for the symbolic price of one dollar by the National Cooperative for Independent Information (Coopérative nationale de l'information indépendante, known as CN2i), a newly formed co-op. The plan was that it would initially be sustained by $21 million in funding from the provincial government and private stakeholders, all of whom were invested in continued access to information in the region, while it found its footing.
CN2i is a co-operative made up of the six regional newspapers, each of which is also a co-op in its own right. These subsidiary co-operatives provide services for the whole group. Thus classified ads are managed by one co-op, obituaries by another, and customer service for the move to digital editions is handled by a third.
CN2i has been very active in seeking and obtaining financial support from a wide range of sources. Alongside the provincial government, readers have donated money to the new venture, as has Facebook. Readers pay for a single subscription that gives them access to all six newspapers. Each Website has a similar design and comes with a navigation bar linking to all the other news organisations in the co-op. The Nieman Lab article notes:
CN2i isn't the only media co-op in Canada. The New Brunswick Media Co-op formed in 2009 to cover marginalized groups that weren't prioritized by corporate media outlets. The Media Co-Op formed in 2006 after re-incorporating the newspaper The Dominion to be reader-funded and member-owned.
Despite these earlier examples, the success of CN2i is by no means guaranteed, especially as the one-off payments it received are used up, and revenue must be generated on an ongoing basis. But Quebec's co-operative venture shows that there are ways in which newspapers can re-invent themselves for the digital age, and that with enough support from their core constituency – readers – it is worth trying to do so.
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November 2018: VAKT Goes Live with World First Enterprise-grade Blockchain Platform
LONDON – NOVEMBER 29, 2018 – VAKT, the company re-imagining commodity post-trade processing underpinned by blockchain, has launched its platform in its first market. Participants in the physically traded BFOET crude oil business – including some of the world's premier energy traders – will now benefit from improved security and efficiency. This private launch marks the world's first fully operational, enterprise-grade blockchain platform to enter the market.
VAKT is an independent company created and backed by some of the world's premiere energy majors, commodity traders and banks. Of these, BP, Equinor, Shell, Gunvor and Mercuria have launched privately as VAKT's first users, running in parallel with their internal systems, with the platform set to open to the wider market in January.
John Jimenez, Interim CEO, comments: "We've been overwhelmed by the strength of response to the VAKT concept. Launching into our first market with such high-calibre first users is a transformational moment for us and the industry. But it's just the start: success for a blockchain solution depends on widespread adoption and we're looking forward to seeing the ecosystem grow."
VAKT's other backers include Koch Supply & Trading, ABN Amro, ING and Societe Generale.
VAKT has created a secure, real-time blockchain-based digital platform, working with global software consultancy ThoughtWorks and underpinned by JPMorgan's Quorum private distributed ledger. The platform manages physical energy transactions from trade entry to final settlement, eliminating reconciliation and paper-based processes.
Eren Zekioglu, Chief Operations & IT Officer, Gunvor, comments: "To be great, a trading company needs two things: good technology and speed. By radically streamlining post-trade processes, VAKT offers both. This is a big step for the physical energy trading markets and I see VAKT becoming the industry-standard."
Though the initial launch is limited to trade specifically in BFOET crude oil contracts, VAKT's ambition is to extend the platform to all physically traded energy commodities. The company is building its roadmap in response to industry need but has US crude oil pipelines and Northern Europe refined product barges slated for launch in early 2019.
"Digitalisation is changing how the energy value chain works. It's an exciting time," said Andrew Smith, EVP Trading & Supply, Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited. "Collaboration with our peers and some of the industry's key players is the best way to combine market expertise and achieve the scale necessary to launch a digital transaction platform that could transform the way we all do business. Ultimately the aim is improved speed and security, which benefits everyone along the supply chain from market participants to customers."
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Yemen is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula, occupying 527,970 square kilometres. In ancient times, Yemen was the home of the Sabaeans, a trading state that included parts of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. The name Yemen is related to yamn or yumn, meaning 'felicity orlessicity' or 'the land of the dark-skinned people'
About Yemen in brief
Yemen is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is the second-largest Arab sovereign state in the peninsula, occupying 527,970 square kilometres. In ancient times, Yemen was the home of the Sabaeans, a trading state that included parts of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. Christianity arrived in the fourth century and Islam spread quickly in the seventh century. Several dynasties emerged in the 9th to 16th centuries, the Rasulid dynasty being the most successful. The country was divided between the Ottoman and British empires in the 1800s. South Yemen remained a British protectorate as the Aden Protectorate until 1967 when it became an independent state and later, a Marxist-Leninist state. The two Yemeni states united to form the modern Republic of Yemen in 1990. President Ali Abdullah Saleh was the first president of the new republic until his resignation in 2012 in the wake of the Arab Spring. Since then, the country has been in a civil war with several proto-state entities claiming to govern Yemen. At least 56,000 civilians and combatants have been killed in armed violence in Yemen since January 2016. The war has resulted in a famine affecting 17 million people. The lack of safe drinking water, caused by depleted aquifers and the destruction of the country's water infrastructure, has also caused the largest, fastest-spreading cholera outbreak in modern history, with the number of suspected cases exceeding 994,751. In 2019, the United Nations reported that Yemen is the country with the most people in need of humanitarian aid, about 24 million people, or 85% of its population.
As of 2020, Yemen is placed the highest in Fragile State Index, the second worst in Global Hunger Index, only being surpassed by the Central African Republic, and has the lowest Human Development Index out of all non-African countries. The term Yamnat was mentioned in Old South Arabian inscriptions on the title of one of the kings of the second Himyarite kingdom known as Shammar Yahrʽish II. The term referred to the southern coastline between Aden and Hadramout. The name Yemen is related to yamn or yumn, meaning 'felicity orlessicity' or 'the land of the dark-skinned people' The Romans called it Yemen Arabia, which arose from the Persians who came into contact with South Arabia by the next year. The current nation, probably probably included much of the current coastline in southern Oman, and significantly plays on the notion of 'South' and 'Yemen' The current president of Yemen is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, who took over the presidency in 2012 following the resignation of President Saleh in the aftermath of theArab Spring. He is the first person to hold the position since the Arab League, United Nations, Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The United Nations reports that Yemen belongs to the least developed country group, referring to its numerous'severe structural impediments to sustainable development'
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When you are off to take a dance class no matter at what time during the day, be it morning, afternoon or night, you want to make sure to warm-up your body before class. It is important to do this to prevent any bodily injury; plus, your body will thank you the next day when you wake up and are less sore than you would have been if you had not taken the time to warm-up.
In addition to injury prevention giving yourself several minutes before class will help you re-focus and mentally prepare for the class. Use this time to make yourself aware of your breathing pattern. Listen as you inhale deeply and exhale fully emptying your lungs to again hit on that point of re-focusing your energy for your dance class. By doing this you will be able to get yourself in the "zone" and ensure you have a stellar class. You will also be able to leave any stresses from your day at the door.
Finally, warming-up will allow you to be more flexible from the start of class. You will feel better about yourself and you will have a better outcome.
If warm-up is not included in the class structure really make an effort to arrive early and warm-up on your own. Give yourself 10 to 15 minutes before class to get yourself ready. Start from the top of your head down to your feet or vice versa.
Make sure you are breathing through your movement so that you aren't going right into a static stretch. Starting off with a static stretch is one of the worse moves you can do to your body when it is "cold" because it can cause injury and/or muscle strain. Leave static stretches for after you have danced and are sure your body has had time to fully prepare for those splits and other exercises.
The more you get into the habit of warming up the sooner you'll start to develop a routine that works for you. Remember everyone is different in what they need, so be sure to structure your warm up to what feels right for you. Happy dancing!


Kalajoki holiday houses and apartments are situated mostly in Hiekkasärkät area, about 6km from Kalajoki city centre.
There are holiday houses and cottages also in areas of Letto, Vasankari and Rahja.
Farthest cottages are situated in Himanka and Rautio villages.
Other domestic destinations are situated at Syöte skiresort, Rokua Geopark area and city destinations Raahe and Oulu. Versatile offer of accommodation, restaurants and activities guarantees experiences for visitors all year round. Wide range of services are available for your holiday, party or meeting. We can help you with one local service!


The Nevada presidential caucuses are fast approaching with the Democratic caucus on Feb. 20 and the Republican caucus on Feb. 23. Washoe County political volunteers have spent months preparing for the big events, including some like Taslima Shams who won't be able to vote.
In this video, Shams shares what motivates her political involvement and how she is preparing for the Democratic caucus in Nevada.


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Prima leben und stereo (PLUS) war ein jeweils am ersten Augustwochenende stattfindendes Open-Air Rock-Festival in Freising, das vom gleichnamigen Kulturverein veranstaltet wurde. Es fand seit 1991 am Vöttinger Weiher statt. Die Bands kamen überwiegend aus der deutschsprachigen, alternativen Gitarrenrockszene.

Geschichte
Ein Festival am Vöttinger Weiher fand zum ersten Mal im Jahr 1991 statt. Seit 1994 wurde es vom ortsansässigen Kulturverein Prima leben und stereo mit bis zu 200 freiwilligen Helfern organisiert. Es wurde in den letzten Jahren jeweils von 5.000 Gästen pro Tag (insgesamt 10.000) besucht und war viele Jahren regelmäßig ausverkauft. Der Verein veranstaltet auch die Nacht der Musik in Freising, den Freisinger Advent und das Kino am Rang, bei dem eine Woche lang am Campus Weihenstephan Kinofilme unter freiem Himmel gezeigt werden. Das Festival am Vöttinger Weiher feierte am 2. und 3. August 2013 sein 20-jähriges Jubiläum. Aufgetreten sind dabei unter anderem die Bands Tocotronic und Moop Mama. 2015 fand das Festival voraussichtlich das letzte Mal am Vöttinger Weiher statt, da die Westtangente Freising gebaut wurde, die schließlich Anfang 2022 eröffnet wurde.

Bands
1999:
Internal Combustion, Die Co-Stars, Manana Beat, Rescue Annie, Meadowsweet, Wunschkonzert, Testbild, Stonehenge, The Presley Family

2000:
Mazda 929, Floor, The Motorpsychos, Maddoc, Cosmic Daisy, Pelzig, Big Jim, Juice, Les Dickinsons, Fluid Preem

2001:
Anajo, Explosionsgefahr, Unser kleiner Dackel, Loony, Les Garcons, Mind Kiosk, Schein, Radio Bikini, Killerkouche, Atomic, Rockformation Diskokugel, Implement Airport

2002:
Ugool, Cosy Crack, Celest, Rebel Creation, The Electric Club, Liquid Loop, Dailysoap, Homeslice, Tonair, Crash Tokio, Trashmonkeys, Disfunction

2003:
Readymade, Bernd Begemann, Diska, Klee, Redondo Beat, Tiki Tiki Bamboooos, Frank Popp Ensemble, Miles, Porous, Warum, Five Leaves Left, Unexplored

2004:
Virginia Jetzt!, Blumentopf, The Flames, Die Moulinettes, Angelika Express, Phonoboy, Cosmic Casino, Studio Grande, Stilleben, Crank, Dataplexis, Treetone

2005:
Nova International, Tomte, Astra Kid, Tele, Sofaplanet, The Spam, Les Babacools, Slut, Superpunk, Campus, Beatplanet, Lagoon

2006:
Die Sterne, The Robocop Kraus, Texta, Mediengruppe Telekommander, Monta, Timid Tiger, Petsch Moser, Hund am Strand, Dr. Norton, The Dalles, Kellerkind, Fertig, Los!, Glückskleepflücker, Five! Fast!! Hits!!!

2007:
Jeans Team, Kante, das Pop, Console, Fotos, Olli Schulz und der Hund Marie, Naked Lunch, Rainer von Vielen, Yucca, Freizeit 98, Die Herren Polaris, Pardon Ms. Arden, Dear Henry Bliss, Autopilot

2008:
Attwenger, Polarkreis 18, My New Zoo, Anajo, Jonas Goldbaum, Winterkids, Frank Spilker Gruppe, Monostars, Madsen

2009:
Bonaparte, Kissogram, Stereo Total, Mediengruppe Telekommander, Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Gods of Blitz, Trashmonkeys, Manuel Normal, Sickcity, UhOh, Lampert, Kommando Elefant, Sutcliffe, Vaccine

2010:
Fehlfarben, Die Sterne, Blumentopf, Texta, Ja, Panik, Bratze, Virginia Jetzt!, Jens Friebe, Pillow Fight Club, Sir Simon Battle, Mexican Elvis, Big Kahoona, Kleinmeister, Rainman & Snaretom

2011:
Kaizers Orchestra, The Thermals, Klee, Schlachthofbronx, Kilians, Chikinki, Beat!beat!beat!, Doppel D, Kakkmaddafakka, Panda People, Dobre & Sepp Kennedy, Chinese Silk & Videotape, Die Reste von gestern, Radio Riot

2012:
The Notwist, Frittenbude, Jeans Team, Fiva & Das Phantom Orchester, Fuck Art, Let's Dance!, Effi, Bodi Bill, Auletta, Die Türen, Vierkanttretlager, pandoras.box, Monday Tramps, Nerds on Prom Night, Young Chinese Dogs

2013:
Tocotronic, Blumentopf, Bernd Begemann & die Befreiung, Main Concept, Sizarr, Moop Mama, Claire, Grossstadtgeflüster, Desmond Myers, Garish, The Dope, The Mustard Tubes, Red Blood Cells, Kuzza

2014:
FM Belfast, Left Boy, Fiva, Egotronic, Ja, Panik, Mighty Oaks, OK Kid, Rainer von Vielen, Aloa Input, Edgar Wasser, Fatoni, Naked Feen, No goes

2015:
Stilbruch, Nörd, Philipp Dittberner, Trümmer, Talisco, Booka Shade, Roger & Schu, Impala Ray, Cosby, Die Liga der gewöhnlichen Gentlemen, Monaco F, Die Orsons, TNT (Blumentopf & Texta), Saalschutz

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Erstveranstaltung 1991
Letzte Veranstaltung 2015
Veranstaltung im Landkreis Freising


Pema Pronounced: pay-mah ; is a Tibetan Buddhist term for Lotus. Pema collection is a Fair Trade collaborative between Team Sivalya and Tibetan Artisans for creating fair trade and eco-friendly jewelry designs with a sustainable, green footprint which in turn ensures fair living wages, exploitation free workplaces and school education for kids. We visit every year to contribute time and money and make lives of Tibetan Artisans living exiled in India, a little better. We invite you to join our movement and help support their cause.


"They who sing, pray twice"
As such, it is an essential part of our praise and worship that the entire assembly raise their voice, together, in song - especially during the Hymn at Communion - a time when we unite, as One body in Christ, to recieve the Body of Christ .
Music adds richness to our worship and operates on a level within us that words alone cannot. "Music", as Fr Jim says, "is a partner of prayer."
Our many parish musicians, cantors, organists, band members and choir members bring this understanding to every rehearsal and to every Mass. We start and conclude every rehearsal with a prayer.
The music ministry at Saint Rose of Lima parish encompasses an adult choir singing in the fall and spring of the year for Christmas and Triduum, the Saint Rose Band of middle and high school students singing weekly throughout the school year at the 10 am Mass and a cantor ministry that leads the Assembly in musical prayer throughout the year.


Hot Take: If you think this is a Tarantino rip off, you're not watching close enough. It's more of an homage to 70s and 80s action or a Guy Ritchie rip off than anything. It's actually a good bit of fun though. How often do you get to experience a 62 minute shootout?
Sometimes film critics get obsessed with making a connection between two films and dwelling on it. That seems to be the case with Free Fire and Reservoir Dogs. It's easy to relate the two movies since both films have a memorable warehouse showdown. Unlike Reservoir Dogs, Free Fire doesn't give you a clear cut good guy to root for in the film and Ben Wheatley and Amy Jump's script for Free Fire isn't nearly as wordy or filled with pop culture references as Quentin Tarantino's directorial début and Free Fire's plot unravels in about 15-20 minutes before launching into what has to be the longest shootout in movie history while Reservoir Dogs experiences a slower burn and a much different feel. Saying both of these films are comparable would be like saying LeBron James and myself are comparable since we both wear Nike and have dribbled a basketball.
That's not to say Free Fire is a bad film. It's also not to say it doesn't have a noticeable influence either. Set in the 1970s as evidenced by bad clothing and a van with an 8-track player and a John Denver soundtrack, Free Fire has a feel that is very 70s or early 80s. The influence is more general than specific as it appears to attempt to catch the vibe of action films of that era while a faint whiff of Guy Ritchie can be picked up with a few sniffs. However, even the Ritchie comparison might be a little lazy but I think it's closer to accurate than the Tarantino one.
The film's plot is simple. In an abandon warehouse in Boston, an arms deal between two members of the IRA (Cillian Murphy and Michael Smiley) and two gun runners (Sharlto Copley and Babou Ceesay) brokered by two other parties (Brie Larson and Armie Hammer) goes south fast when two of the underlings (Jack Reynor and Sam Riley) realize they had a run-in the night before over an unrelated issue. Rather quickly, the movie devolves into a shootout which epically lasts for 2/3 of the movie's brief 90 minute run time.
The shootout itself is worth the price of admission. While its hard to argue that a shootout that clocks in at 62 minutes isn't overly long, it's enjoyable enough and entirely different than most shootouts we've seen unfold on screen. It's a messy, uneven, sometimes silly sequence with a fair amount of deadpan humor. Since just about every participant in the gunfight has a wound in the first few minutes of the shootout, it's not a spoiler to mention that fact, I don't think. Considering the double digit number of participants, that's a lot of wounds.
Free Fire is one of those films that if it catches you on the right day, you'll really enjoy it. It also feels like you could watch it a few days later when you aren't in the mood and absolutely hate it. Filled with dark humor and a B-movie flair, there's enough going on in and around the prolonged gun battle that it's not completely mindless. This will likely get a nice run on cable and be everyone's favorite movie to happen upon at 3am. Well, not everyone all of the time, just some of the time.
There's a lot of talk of guns and subsequent firing of guns throughout the film. The best talker of the bunch is Armie Hammer who plays Ord. One of the two dealmakers in the movie, Hammer is the most talkative and seemingly seasoned of those involved. Free Fire doesn't really have any heroes or villains so you can pick and choose who you're pulling for but I could see a lot of people siding with Hammer.
As mentioned previously, you'll likely take sides in the film. Hammer's wit, Cillian Murphy's chivalry and Brie Larson's damsel in distress turned gunfighter are the favorites on the board as the likely fan favorites. What makes Free Fire unique though is that whomever you pull for, you're probably both right and wrong.
While neither comparison is entirely fair, co-writer and director Wheatley's stylistic shootout flick has enough in common with the work of both of these filmmakers to draw some comparisons and maybe a little bit of ire. Like many of its characters, these flesh wounds make it difficult for the film to stand on its own.


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Category Archives: New technologies
Is handwriting on its way out?
August 27, 2018 Literacy, New technologieshandwritingSal
I have always thought I was quite a nice person but I have just discovered I'm reliable, supportive and cynical. This news was brought to me courtesy of a press release from STABILO and discovered a little about the dark art of graphology.
The company surveyed 2000 UK adults to celebrate National Stationery Week back in April. The findings show:
• Almost a quarter have a small-sized writing style – 7mm or less – which can suggest someone is conscientious.
• Just three per cent have large handwriting – 13mm in height or more – and this is typically the sign of someone who is generous and lacking inhibition.
• Handwriting which leans to the right can suggest someone is friendly and this represents 30 per cent of Brits.
• While left-leaning writing, which is used by around one in 10 people, can suggest a cynical nature
Apparently the colour ink you choose is also revealing:
• Two thirds of respondents use black ink when writing which sometimes shows someone wants to be clearly understood.
• Blue ink is often an indicator of friendliness and this is colour of ink is used by 30 per cent of people
I suspect most people choose whatever pen comes first to hand but I did once have a boyfriend who wrote in green felt tip on pink paper. The relationship was doomed after just one note.
Handwriting still has its place according to the survey: for writing shopping lists, to-do lists and filling in forms. Nearly 50% of those surveyed admit they judge people on their handwriting – and six in 10 said their individual handwriting style is important to them.
Brain in hand smooths the path to employment
December 19, 2017 autism, employability, New technologiesSal
It's not easy to get a job these day and doubly hard for those who struggle to follow instructions or to engage in day to day social interaction that most of us take in our stride.
Erica, 46 from the Wirral was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 32. She has been unemployed for the past six years. Erica finds social interaction at work hard, she feels people don't always understand her and sometimes see her as being less intelligent, because of her facial expressions.
Alan, 26, lives in Nottingham and has high-functioning autism. He's passionate about politics and one day would love to be a Green Party MP. For now, he is keen to find work in the political analysis field, yet despite gaining a degree he's struggled to stay in work. Although he finds the work itself easy, he finds it hard to get past the interview stage.
They have been using an assistive technology support system called Brain in Hand which helps them to work on the things that he found difficult and find their own solutions. Brain in Hand Using is a smartphone app plus secure website and provides tools such as timetabling and a diary function.
The real strength is that users work with a support worker to identify stress points and work out possible solutions. This means that vulnerable people like Erica and Alan have strategies in their pocket and are less likely to panic.
See their stories here.
For more information about Brain in Hand see http://braininhand.co.uk/ .
Making it easier for students in Further Education to get funding
June 11, 2017 employability, FE, New technologies, software, trainingSal
With the election just behind us, we can see quite clearly that post-16 is going to be back on the agenda. Whatever happens with Brexit, we are facing a skills shortage in the UK because uncertainty has encouraged some migrants to look elsewhere for job opportunities.
Who knows what will happen to Philip Hammond's proposals for new T-level qualifications? Indeed, at the time of writing, who knows what will happen to Hammond himself?
Bob Harrison FE champion
Bob Harrison, chair of governors at Northern College and education adviser for Toshiba Information Systems Northern Europe, said, "The new Vocational pathways to Technical qualifications will provide enormous challenges for all those involved in 14-18 education, not just for schools but also for the awarding organisations."
Whatever happens longer term, there is likely to be an impetus to get more students to train for apprenticeships, for jobs and for university courses.
At present FE is a minefield, especially when it comes to getting funding. It can be a traumatic experience for those who are most reliant on funding, that vulnerable group of students who are already at a high risk of withdrawing from college.
At most colleges in the UK the task of applying for financial support is a complex, paper-based process. Often FE students come from non-traditional backgrounds and may be deterred by complex forms. Some will lack family support, many do not have the financial literacy skills needed to make decisions about whether they can afford to come off benefits or give up a job, while others worry about the impact on their dependants.
New software could simplify the process. CAMS software, developed by Scottish firm Inisoft, is now available to further education providers in England and Scotland.
CAMS helps FE providers to streamline their funding application and approval processes. Colleges have experienced significant cuts to their administration budgets and this is likely to get tougher as access to the European Social Fund, worth millions to UK colleges, will end when the UK leaves the EU.
The software will rationalise and manage the entire student funding application, saving time and resources for both students and college staff.
Oonagh McBride, Head of Inisoft
Oonagh McBride, Head of Inisoft, said: "Further Education colleges often find that they are overwhelmed by the volume of enquiries from potential students and hampered by incomplete information or applications that are likely to fail based on a mismatch between criteria and grades. This takes time for administrators and makes life very difficult for students. By streamlining the process, we can introduce certainty and a rapid conclusion to application processes, giving potential students clarity and enabling administrators to respond more promptly to applications."
CAMS software is already being used by 80% of regional Scottish colleges, delivering real costs and efficiency saving while improving the student experience.
For further information: http://inisoft.co.uk/
COMING SOON :The Ed Show at the NEC
February 15, 2017 autism, disability, Literacy, New technologiesthe Education ShowSal
The Education Show is a firm favourite with many teachers in the midlands and north of England and, sitting alongside Birmingham airport, it attracts staff from Ireland and Europe as well. It offers schools everything from pencils and stickers to high cost technology and is increasingly popular as a source of professional development. Those responsible for special needs will appreciate having time to catch up with the latest products and enjoy some first-rate free training in the Early Years and SEN Theatre.
On the first day of the show, Alison Woolf from Wrexham Glyndwr University, will be talking about Supporting Mental Health in Schools: Counselling Skills and Therapeutic Play Skills Training. (Thursday 16 March, at 3.10pm). It is not only children who struggle; Robert Whitelock, teacher of mathematics at Garforth Academy, claims that 1 in 4 school staff are likely to suffer from mental health issues. With increasing numbers of staff absent through stress it would be a good idea for senior leaders to attend Managing Mental Health – A Resilience Toolkit, at 10.40am Saturday 18th March.
The last 18 months have seen the biggest migration of people across borders in living memory and UK schools are struggling to cope with recent arrivals. On Thursday 16 March at 3.50pm Alison Prowle and Janet Harvey from the University of Worcester will be sharing good practice in their session: Including Refugee Children in Your Setting.
I have just visited Columbia Grange in Sunderland, a special school with an outreach team that also supports 1200 children with autism in local mainstream schools. The number of children with a diagnosis rises year on year. There are two good relevant sessions at the Ed Show: At 15:50 on Friday 17 March, Simon Birch, Deputy Head at Pictor Academy, will be discussing challenging behaviour in a school environment and proving examples of practical strategies while Joy Beaney and Kay Al Ghani, consultants for the Autism Train, will be presenting Creating Autism Champions through developing Peer Awareness at 11.20pm on Saturday 18 March.
The Education Show not only offers seminars but also gives visitors a chance to see the latest resources, ask the suppliers questions, compare the relevant products and even negotiate the best price!
My top five picks are:
1. SSS Learning showcasing their CPD-accredited e-learning courses on stand H81. These cover a broad spectrum of issues, from child protection and child sexual exploitation (CSE), to forced marriage and honour based violence, prevent duty (radicalisation and extremism) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
2. Dekko Comics stand N95 who used crowd funding to get their comics off the ground. They work alongside Dyslexia Action and Dyslexia Scotland to create comics that help children with dyslexia engage with their education
3. First News, the only UK newspaper written especially for 7-14 year o lds, with more than 2.2 million weekly readers on stand N87
4. PIVATS from the Lancashire Assessment Team can help teachers measure very small steps of progress. Talk to them about their latest products on stand GG88
5. Talking Products Limited on stand M10. They provide Talking Tins and talking Photo Albums to encourage young children to talk and express themselves in sentences. They are also ideal for older pupils who need to develop their speaking and listening skills.
The Education Show runs from 16-18 March at the NEC in Birmingham. Visit www.education-show.com to reserve pre-book your entry admission to the show and a seat at any number of CPD sessions, all of which are free of charge
Thank you, Ma'am!
April 22, 2016 awards, disability, New technologies, software, special needsInclusive TechnologySal
HelpKidzLearn from Inclusive Technology is an award winning collection of software for people with the most severe disabilities. Not only is it a vital resource for learners in the UK, but also it is proving to be a firm favourite in the United States and 148 other countries. Now its success has been crowned by the Queen. To mark her 90th birthday she has given Inclusive Technology the most prestigious International Trade award in the UK – the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2016.
Martin Littler, Chairman and CEO of Inclusive Technology, has been a pioneer in the field of technology for children and adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) or those without speech who need alternative or augmentative communication (AAC) who perhaps can only make a single voluntary movement or sound.
Last month the HelpKidzLearn development team received the 2016 Education Resource Award for Special Educational Needs including ICT for their work on harnessing Eye Gaze technology to meet the needs of learners with complex needs. Eye-gaze technology is the closest equivalent we have to thought-operated hardware so far, and is already surprisingly affordable. Inclusive Technology's myGaze costs just £875 and is having an impact not just on children but on adults as well.
Just looking around a computer screen moves the mouse pointer and gazing at an area performs a click with no physical effort needed. Support workers can now use eye gaze to identify where the user is looking when different images, prompts or questions are asked, giving an insight into what users can see, what they are interested in looking at and some indication of their understanding skills.
Sean Carroll, IT/Assistive Technology Consultant at Sensation Communication and Technology Solutions, describes its impact: 'James has sat in his chair since he was 19 with very little to occupy himself with, and even when at school I don't think his independent access skills were attended to very much at all.' Now with an Eye Gaze tracker James is able to access some online games and his parents are delighted to discover evidence of new skills.'
Yesterday Martin was on TV with his colleague Sandra Thistlethwaite who is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, and Dan Woodman, deputy head teacher at Richard Cloudsley School in London. They were talking to the presenter of London Live about the impact of the technology on children's lives.
'Children need to play, have fun and communicate,' said Martin, 'but this technology also lets children who are non-verbal use on-screen symbols and words to build language, create messages and take part in conversations with families and friends. The award is a huge pat on the back for our team of developers, teachers and therapists.'
Martin and his managing director Sukhjit Gill will collect the award at a Buckingham Palace reception on July 14, 2016.
Thank you, Barclays!
March 14, 2016 disability, employability, New technologies, Politics, social media, software, special needs, training, UncategorizedSal
ATEC is coming! Barclays are sponsoring an Assistive Technology Exhibition and Conference (ATEC) to be held at Jury's Inn in Oxford on May 17th.
It is fast becoming a Go-To event for those who assess and support people with disabilities in universities and the workplace and more importantly for people who need assistive technology for work, for study or to communicate with others.
T here is loads of good stuff for people with dyslexia: Debra Charles is doing one of the keynotes. She is
CEO of her own smartcard technology firm Novacroft, the company behind the Oyster Card, and believes that her success is because of, and not despite, her dyslexia.
Find out about the latest versions of Claro and TextHelp, mind mapping from Matchware and Inspiration, The C-Pen Reader which reads text from print books and Notetalker that lets users capture information from a lecture or a meeting.
As someone who uses Autocorrect on Word and types entirely in abbreviations, I am keen to see Global AutoCorrect which works with all programs from presentation software to emails, the web and social media. It frustrates me when I have to type every letter on Facebook. Maybe now I won't have to.
There is some whizzy new technology. David Finch from Star College in Gloucestershire will be talking about a project called Ember. The idea is to reduce employer or mentor support and help trainees to work more effectively and more independently.
There is also an assistive robotic arm called JacoTM developed by The ACCESS Research & Development Department at Hereward College with charitable funding from Npower.
I am also keen to hear Abi James of University of Southampton and BDA New Technologies Committee. I often wonder why some people embrace technology while others reject it from the off. I used to think it was all about training and support in the early days, now I am not so sure. Abi is researching this area and will be leading a discussion on the role of professionals to improve the take up of technology.
Book your place now at http://www.ateconference.com/
Tuesday, 17th May 2016 Jury's Inn 30 Godstow Road, OX2 8PG
Social networking and gaming dominate young lives
February 10, 2016 New technologies, social media, softwaregaming, social networkingSal
ICT and Me was a research project published in September 2015, it was conducted by The National Children's Bureau Northern Ireland (NCB NI), with the support of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. It was a longitudinal survey in Northern Ireland, studying the link between young people's levels of access to, and usage of, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and how this subsequently impacts on GCSE attainment.
Read the full report here http://www.ncb.org.uk/media/1229655/ict_me.pdf
Key finding 1
Access to a computer/laptop at home is not an issue for the vast majority of young people with at least 95% reporting having access. However, despite the fact that only 5% report not having access to a computer or laptop, when scaled up across the top 40 schools in terms of deprivation, c.1,000 young people are potentially without access, placing them at significant disadvantage.
Young people spend a significant amount of time online each day with one-third of young people spending four hours or more online in Year 1 rising to 40% in Year 2 of the study.
"I'm constantly on it to be fair." (Pupil)
"You just always have to have a check to see what people are up to." (Pupil)
"I always be checking my phone, even when I wake up in the middle of the night." (Pupil)
Social networking and gaming were identified by parents/carers and teachers as activities that could most negatively impact on young people's attainment. Findings from this research confirm a link between extent of gaming and GCSE attainment, e.g. only two-fifths (41%) of pupils who reported using a portable games player a couple of times a day achieved 5A*-C GCSE grades compared to over three-quarters (77%) of those who reported rarely using one. No relationship was observed in terms of social networking.
School staff were particularly concerned about extent of gaming, reporting a number of issues relating to attendance, punctuality and motivation. Particular issues identified in relation to male pupils with gaming addiction noted in some instances.
Just over one quarter of pupils stated that they play online games alone (27%) or with others (29%) on a daily basis. Further analysis of the survey revealed that males were more prolific users of a computer/laptop for playing games (either alone or with other others) with 42% of males playing games alone every day compared to just 12% of females. This finding is comparable with the literature which shows males are more likely to play online games than girls (Kids Life and Times survey, 2009; Mascheroni and Olafsson, 2013).
Almost three-quarters (72%) of the young people surveyed as part of this study stated that they feel safe online. This corresponds to findings published by YouthNet (2011) which found over 75% of young people thought that the internet was a safe place. Parents/carers who participated in the focus groups/interviews appeared much more concerned for their child(ren)'s safety whilst online than the young people themselves –
Social networking can negatively impact on young people's concentration, distract them from their homework and can be a platform for bullying behaviour. Indeed many of the young people noted that Facebook, in particular, distracted them from their school work.
A study published by YouthNet (2011) suggested that it is common for young people to multi-task, with 90% likely to use different technologies at the same time.
"Definitely people would be texting and doing their homework at the same time or eating or watching TV whilst on Facebook at the same time." (Pupil)
"If someone messages you on Facebook, then you go on your newsfeed and you end up spending half an hour on it looking at funny photos and videos and before you know it, it's bedtime." (Pupil)
The face of hatred
February 1, 2016 disability, New technologies, Politicshate crimeSal
In 2014 my article Healing the Hate was published by Access magazine.
Just this week, a 25 year old man who used social media to harass a man because of his disability has been sentenced to six weeks imprisonment.
Saul Nyland, from Whitworth in Rochdale, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment of the 31 year old victim who has a severe speech impediment and some physical difficulties caused by an accident in childhood. The defendant and victim work in the construction industry and have worked alongside each other on several sites in the past year.
The victim is a plant operator and had set up a number of Facebook pages offering advice and information about diggers and tractors. The sites had attracted a number of followers.
Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard that between December 2014 and July 2015 the defendant harassed the victim on social media and by phone.
Lionel Cope from Mersey-Cheshire Crown Prosecution Service said: Nyland targeted the victim and harassed him because of his disability. Nyland subjected the victim to a tirade of abuse online including posting a number of photo-shopped images of the victim which were hugely upsetting to both the victim and his partner.
"When the victim blocked Nyland online, he began ringing the victim on a nightly basis, mocking him for his disability and threatening to harm him. He also started to post abusive messages on the Facebook site of the victim's partner.
Saul Nyland was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment, with a Victim surcharge of £80, and a Restraining Order of two years. An extra two weeks was added to his sentence because of the hate crime uplift. He was sentenced on Monday 25 January.


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Lilipute, stylisé LiLiPUT, est un groupe de post-punk suisse. Le groupe jouait un punk rock particulier, à la fois avant-gardiste et joyeux, et fait partie des trois groupes de musique féminins emblématiques des débuts du punk rock, aux côtés de  The Slits et The Raincoats.

Biographie
Le groupe est initialement formé en 1978 sous le nom de Kleenex, et comprend à cette période Regula Sing (chant), Marlène Marder (Marlène Marti, guitare), Klaudia Schiff (Klaudia Schifferle, basse, chant), et Lislot Ha (Lieselotte Hafner, batterie). Après la sortie d'un EP en Suisse, le groupe signe au label Rough Trade Records, et publie son premier single Ain't You en . Au début de 1979, Sing se joint aux Mo-dettes, et est remplacé par Chrigle Freund qui sera plus tard remplacé par Astrid Spirit (Astrid Spirig). Un second single, You, est publié, jusqu'à ce que l'entreprise Kimberly-Clark Corporation attaque le groupe en justice et que celui-ci opte pour le nouveau nom de Liliput.

En 1980 sort leur double single Eisiger Wind / When the Cat's Away then the Mice Will Play, qui atteindra la  des classements britanniques. En 1982, le groupe sort, sous son nouveau nom, son premier album studio chez Rough Trade Records. Un second album, Some Songs, est publié en décembre 1983, année durant laquelle le groupe se sépare. En 1993, le label suisse Off Course Records publie un double-album de 46 pistes retraçant les cinq années d'enregistrement de la formation. En 2001, il est réédité aux États-Unis par le label Kill Rock Stars, puis comme quadruple album par Mississippi Records.

Marlène Marder est décédée le  à l'âge de 61 ans.

Membres
 Gogi (1978)
 Lislot Ha (1978-1980)
 Regula Sing (1978-1979)
 Marlène Marder (1978-1983 ; décédée en 2016)
 Klaudia Schiff (1978-1983)
 M. Chrigle Freund (1978-1981)
 Angie Barrack (1978-1979)
 Astrid Spirit (1981-1983)
 Beat Schlatter (1981-1983)
 Christoph Herzog (1981-1983)

Discographie

Albums studio
 1982 : LiLiPUT
 1983 : Some Songs
 1993 : Kleenex/LiLiPUT

EP et singles
 1978 : Kleenex EP (sous Kleenex)
 1978 : Hedi's Head/Ain't You (sous Kleenex)
 1978 : You (Friendly Side)/Ü (Angry Side) (sous Kleenex)
 1980 : Eisiger Wind / When the Cat's Away then the Mice Will Play
 1980 : Die Matrosen/Split
 1983 : The Jatz/You Did It

Notes et références

Voir aussi
 Liste de girls bands

Liens externes

 interview du groupe en 2010

Groupe suisse de post-punk
Girls band
Groupe musical formé en 1978
Groupe musical séparé en 1983


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Southern Cross University Policy Library Home > Document > Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 7 - Masters by Thesis Awards
Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 7 - Masters by Thesis Awards
Section 1 - Masters By Thesis
Part A - Admission to Candidature
Part B - Enrolment
Part C - Concurrent Studies
Part D - Requirements for the Award
Part E - Work Environment and Supervision
Part F - Progress Reports
Part G - Confirmation of Candidature
Part H - Thesis
Part I - Thesis Submission
Part J - Thesis Examination
Part K - Termination of Candidature
Part L - Duration of Candidature, Recreation Leave, Leave of Absence/Interruption, Cancellation
Duration of Candidature
Recreation Leave
Leave of Absence/Interruption
Cancellation and Lapsed Candidature
Part M - Re-admission
Section 2 - Query and Appeal
Query of Review of Progress Reports or Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period
Query of Decision Not to Submit Thesis
Appeal Against Review of Progress Reports or Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period
Appeal Against Decision not to Submit Thesis
Appeal Against Additional Examination Requirements and Failure of Admission to the Degree
Appeal Against Termination of Enrolment
Late Appeals
(1) An application for admission to candidature is accepted subject to the availability of facilities and supervision.
(2) An application may be submitted at any time, will be made on the prescribed form and lodged with the Graduate School for consideration by the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(3) An applicant will seek admission to a Masters by Thesis degree as:
a full-time candidate; or
a part-time candidate.
(4) To qualify for admission to a Masters by Thesis degree, applicants must:
possess a degree that is equivalent to a Bachelors degree from the University; and
satisfy such additional requirements, if any, as may be prescribed by the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(5) All candidates, except those who are enrolled in a course offered in a language other than English, are expected to be proficient in English comprehension and expression. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) Academic (or equivalent) equal to or above 7.0, with a minimum 7.0 in Writing and no other band less than 6.5.
(6) IELTS equivalent test scores are set out in IELTS Equivalence Schedule. IELTS equivalencies relating to higher degree by research awards are determined by the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality) following consultation with the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(7) Where an English language test score is used to demonstrate English language proficiency, that score must have been attained within 12 months of the applicant's commencement of study.
(8) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean, Graduate Studies may determine that an applicant meets the University's minimum English language proficiency requirements even though the applicant is not able to satisfy the requirements set out in clause (5). Such a decision must be reported to Academic Board.
(9) The relevant Faculty or College will recommend to the Dean, Graduate Studies the period of candidature during which the candidate will be required to pursue study and research at the University. The Dean, Graduate Studies will approve, or if necessary vary, the period of candidature.
(10) A commencing candidate is enrolled on completion of all of the following:
acceptance of the offer of admission by the Dean, Graduate Studies;
completion and submission of relevant forms; and
payment of prescribed fees (unless the Director, Student Administration Services has granted an extension of time for such payment).
(11) A candidate may convert from full-time to part-time candidature, and vice-versa, with the approval of the Manager, Graduate School, upon the recommendation of the relevant Director, Higher Degree Research Training.
(12) If a candidate wishes to enrol in another degree at the University, approval must be first obtained from the Dean, Graduate Studies, upon the recommendation of the relevant Director(s) of Research and Research Training.
(13) A candidate may be required by the Dean, Graduate Studies to undertake concurrently with thesis preparation a formal course of studies appropriate to the thesis. However, at least 70% of the course of study for the award of a Masters by Thesis degree will comprise an original research project and a thesis.
(14) To be eligible for the award of a Masters by Thesis degree, a candidate will:
complete the prescribed program involving an original investigation, review, criticism or design; and
maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Dean, Graduate Studies in consultation with the Principal Supervisor and relevant Director, Higher Degree Research Training;
be confirmed through the Confirmation of Candidature process; and
submit for examination, and have accepted, a thesis prepared under the supervision of the Principal Supervisor; and
complete such other work as may be prescribed by the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(15) A candidate will be eligible for the award of a Masters by Thesis degree when:
in the case of a full-time candidate, at least 9 months have elapsed from the time of enrolment as a Masters by Thesis candidate; or
in the case of a part-time candidate, at least 18 months have elapsed from the time of enrolment as a Masters by Thesis candidate.
(16) Academic Board may approve a candidate who is specially qualified in the relevant discipline to complete the degree in less than the time set out in clause (12).
(17) The Higher Degree Research Candidate and Supervision Policy specifies the responsibilities and obligations of all parties involved in Higher Degree Research supervision, including:
supervisors;
candidates;
Graduate School;
Dean, Graduate Studies; and
Faculties, Colleges, Research Institutes and Research Centres.
(18) Dean, Graduate Studies will normally appoint two supervisors — one who will act as Principal Supervisor and one who will act as Co-supervisor. The Principal Supervisor will be a member of the academic staff of the University. The Co-supervisor will be a member of the academic staff of the University or an adjunct appointment of the University.
(19) A Supervisor-Candidate Agreement containing criteria for satisfactory academic progress will be developed between the candidate and the supervisors prior to commencement of enrolment, and reviewed as required during candidature.
(20) All candidates will be required to participate in such colloquia, research seminars and other work of the University as may be considered appropriate by their Principal Supervisor.
(21) Candidates will, as their Principal Supervisor may from time to time require, submit drafts of the major sections of the written thesis for review and will submit to their Principal Supervisor a final draft of the written thesis for advice and comment before submission for examination.
(22) The Dean, Graduate Studies may approve a local additional Co-supervisor from outside the University to be added to the supervisory team for candidates who have been approved to undertake a major portion of their research at sites external to the University.
(23) If a person appointed as supervisor is unable to perform the duties of the appointment, the Dean, Graduate Studies will take reasonable steps to identify and appoint a replacement supervisor from within the University, on the recommendation of the relevant Director, Higher Degree Research. This may include, but is not limited to where:
a supervisor's employment arrangements change subsequent to commencing as a supervisor and where these employment arrangements preclude the individual continuing as a supervisor; or
the candidate/supervisor relationship is no longer tenable and all reasonable steps have been taken by the candidate, supervisor, and Faculty, College or Research Institute to remedy the situation.
(24) If the Dean, Graduate Studies has taken reasonable steps under clause (23) and exhausted all reasonable avenues to identify a replacement Principal Supervisor, they may terminate a student's candidature.
(25) Candidates will, through their Principal Supervisor and relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training, submit progress reports to the Manager, Graduate School in the prescribed form and at the prescribed times .
(26) The Principal Supervisor and the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training will at the same time provide comments to the Manager, Graduate School, on the progress of the candidate being supervised.
(27) The Manager, Graduate School may then:
take no action;
recommend that the candidate undertake remedial action; or
recommend termination of the candidature to the Dean, Graduate Studies where:
progress reports have demonstrated unsatisfactory progress; and/or
progress reports have not been submitted by the due dates.
(28) The Dean, Graduate Studies will consider any recommendation made under clause (24) and may terminate candidature at their discretion.
(29) All Masters by Thesis candidates will serve a confirmation period no longer than six months full-time or twelve months part-time.
(30) The process of assessment of the confirmation period will be developed within a general framework approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, to be used in the respective Faculty or College.
(31) Candidates must submit their Confirmation of Candidature proposal:
according to the agreed assessment framework;
for text-matching analysis in accordance with the Text Matching Software Higher Degree by Research Procedures;
prior to the confirmation of candidature presentation date; and
according to the guidelines from the relevant Faculty or College.
(32) The Dean, Graduate Studies will make one of the following determinations, based on the candidate's Confirmation of Candidature proposal and the agreed assessment framework:
Confirmed, with no further work required;
Confirmed, with minor changes recommended by the Confirmation Committee to the satisfaction of the Principal Supervisor;
Conditionally confirmed subject to major revisions to the literature review and research plan as recommended by the Confirmation Committee and made within three months to the satisfaction of the Confirmation Committee (resubmission and final sign-off to be coordinated by the Chair of the Confirmation Committee);
Not confirmed but the candidate is required to revise and resubmit their paper and make another presentation within four months;
Remedial Action required; or
Not Confirmed and candidature is terminated.
(33) On completion of studies during candidature, a candidate will submit a thesis that complies with the following requirements:
the greater proportion of the work described must have been completed subsequent to initial enrolment as a candidate; and
it must show evidence of competence in research and scholarship; and
it must be in English or in a language approved by the Dean, Graduate Studies and reach a satisfactory standard of presentation; and
it must have a substantial written component but may also contain a significant amount of non-written material.
(34) The thesis will consist of the candidate's own account of the work, except that, in special cases, work done conjointly with other persons may be accepted provided the Dean, Graduate Studies is satisfied in respect of the candidate's part in the joint work. Candidates must adhere to the principles for authorship and research best practise as outlined in the University's Responsible Research Conduct Policy.
(35) On submitting a thesis the candidate will present sufficient evidence of its authenticity and originality, and to this end will submit a written statement at the front of the thesis:
indicating which portions are original and which are not; and
giving the sources of information if these are not adequately indicated in the thesis; and
indicating whether, and if so to what extent, any of the material submitted, or work on which it is based, has been used in seeking another degree in the University or elsewhere.
(36) A candidate will submit with, but separately from, the thesis a short abstract of the thesis comprising not more than 400 words and written in a form suitable for publication.
(37) A candidate may not submit as the main content of the thesis any work or material which has previously been accepted for a degree or other similar award but will not be precluded from incorporating such work or material in the thesis, provided that the candidate indicates, generally in the preface and specifically in the notes, the work or material which has been so incorporated.
(38) The candidate may submit as supporting documents any work published by the candidate, but only if it bears on the subject of the thesis.
(39) Candidates must submit the final draft of their thesis for text-matching analysis in accordance the Text Matching Software Higher Degree by Research Procedures.
(40) A candidate will present a thesis for examination a minimum of two months prior to their maximum duration of candidature. The Manager, Graduate School may approve an extension of time in special circumstances.
(41) A candidate will, through the Principal Supervisor and relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training, give the Graduate School two months' written notice of intention to submit a thesis and such notice will be accompanied by the appropriate fee, if any.
(42) The Candidate will prepare their thesis in the format prescribed by the Graduate School and submit it to the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training. This may include:
up to four copies of the thesis in the form of hard copy, temporary binding; and/or
an electronic copy of the thesis.
(43) The thesis will be submitted to the Graduate School by the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training with a certificate signed by the Principal Supervisor certifying that the candidate's work, including the thesis, is in a form suitable for examination.
(44) If the Principal Supervisor does not recommend the thesis as being suitable for examination, the Candidate may seek a review of this decision (see clauses (74) to (75)).
(45) The Dean, Graduate Studies will appoint two examiners both of whom will be external to the University. A supervisor of a candidate will not also be an examiner. Each examiner will make a separate report and recommendation on the merit of the thesis and any other work submitted for examination.
(46) The examiners' reports on a thesis will be forwarded to the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training for comment, who in turn will forward them to the Principal Supervisor and the candidate for comment. The examiners' reports, together with any written comments received from the Principal Supervisor and the candidate, will then be considered by the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training, who will make a recommendation to the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(47) The recommendation of the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training, together with the reports of the examiners and any written comments received from the Principal Supervisor and the candidate, will be considered by the Dean, Graduate Studies, who will have broad discretion to seek additional input as appropriate, and who will recommend to Academic Board that:
the candidate be conferred the award of a Masters by Thesis degree; or
the Masters by Thesis candidature be terminated.
(48) Before making a recommendation to the Academic Board, the Dean, Graduate Studies may require:
the candidate to address any matters raised in the examiners' reports;
the candidate to address additional issues in the thesis;
additional input to the examination process, for example, the candidate may be required to undertake a written or oral examination of the thesis under such reasonable conditions as determined by the Dean, Graduate Studies; and/or
re-examination of the thesis within six months if full-time, or within one year if part-time.
(49) Candidates required to undertake changes to their thesis in response to examiners' reports must undertake these changes within three months after the date of notification of these for full-time students, or within six months for part-time students. The Director, Higher Degree Research and Principal Supervisor are required to review these and submit a report on changes made for final ratification by the Dean, Graduate Studies no later than six months after the original notification of these to the student (unless a longer period is approved by the Dean, Graduate Studies).
(50) A candidate whose thesis fails re-examination, as conducted under conditions prescribed by the Dean, Graduate Studies, will have their candidature terminated and will not be eligible for re-enrolment in a Masters by Thesis degree in the same topic area.
(51) A candidate will be required to submit a digital copy of their final thesis to the Graduate School.
(52) The digital copy of the thesis will be:
included in the institutional repository for archival purposes; and
made available on open online access unless application to restrict access is made and decided in accordance with clauses (54) and (55). Some third party copyright material contained in the thesis may need to be removed to provide online access. This will be done on the advice of the University Copyright Officer.
(53) The copies of the thesis deposited with the University Library will be publicly available for consultation, loan, or copying at the discretion of the University Librarian, unless the University, on the application of the candidate, determines that it will not be available until after the expiry of a period, which will not normally exceed two years. The University Librarian will require each user and recipient of a copy of a thesis to undertake in writing to respect the author's rights under the law relating to copyright.
(54) A candidate may, when lodging a thesis, make application on the prescribed form to the Dean, Graduate Studies, to restrict access to a thesis, either in whole or in part, and in all formats. The Director, Higher Degrees Research Training, will decide such application in accordance with the terms detailed on the prescribed form. Normally, access may be restricted for a period up to two years. In special cases, application may be made to restrict access for a longer period. Where the thesis contains material which the candidate considers should have restricted distribution, the Principal Supervisor, the Director, Higher Degrees Research Training, and the examiners will be informed which parts are classified.
(55) Where a candidate states that a thesis contains confidential information which the candidate does not desire to be disclosed freely, or which the candidate is not at liberty to disclose freely, the candidate may, to the extent that it is possible, place that information in an appendix to the thesis. The copy of the thesis deposited in the University Library will have a notation, authorised by the Manager, Graduate School, indicating which parts of the thesis are not included because they contain confidential information, and informing the reader to contact the candidate for further information.
(56) The Dean, Graduate Studies may terminate candidature at his discretion at any time where they determine that a candidate has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress under clause (14)b.
(57) The Dean, Graduate Studies may terminate a student's candidature on any other reasonable ground.
(58) The maximum duration of candidature is two years full-time or four years part-time. This does not include approved extensions or periods of approved leave of absence/interruption.
(59) The Manager, Graduate School, on the recommendation of the Principal Supervisor and relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training, may approve an extension or leave of absence/interruption for a period or periods totalling no more than six months.
(60) Candidates are entitled to 20 days of Recreation Leave per equivalent full-time year. Recreation Leave will be available in the first year of candidature on a pro rata basis.
(61) A maximum of 20 days of Recreation Leave may be accrued. That is, unused leave in one year does not ordinarily carryover and must be taken during the year it is accrued.
(62) Proposed dates for Recreation Leave should be discussed with your Principal Supervisor in the first instance. Recreation Leave requires the approval of your Principal Supervisor and the relevant Director, Higher Degrees Research Training who must advise the Graduate School.
(63) The Dean, Graduate Studies may approve leave of absence/interruption beyond six months, at their discretion and on the recommendation of the Manager, Graduate School.
(64) Unless the Manager, Graduate School, or the Dean, Graduate Studies, otherwise determines, a candidate will maintain continuous enrolment until all requirements for the award of the degree have been met.
(65) A candidate may cancel enrolment at any time by giving written notice to the Graduate School.
(66) A candidate who exceeds the maximum duration of candidature without an approved extension, will be deemed to be, and recorded as having 'lapsed candidature'. A lapsed candidate may apply to the Graduate School for re-admission to candidature for the purpose of submitting a thesis. If the re-admission is approved, the thesis must be submitted within one calendar month and sent for examination.
(67) An application for re-admission must be made within the following time periods:
candidates who were enrolled full time when their candidature lapsed - up to six months from notification of lapse of candidature;
candidates who were enrolled part-time when their candidature lapsed - up to twelve months from notification of lapse of candidature.
(68) Any lapsed candidate who does not apply for re-admission to submit a thesis for examination by the end of their maximum period of lapsed candidature, or whose re-admission application is rejected, or who does not submit within the one calendar month following re-admission, will be considered to have failed and will have their candidature terminated.
(69) Within eight weeks of a student becoming a lapsed candidate, the Principal Supervisor will provide the Manager, Graduate School with a written report on the reasons for the candidate's failure to submit a thesis within the maximum duration of candidature. The Manager, Graduate School may seek further information from the Principal Supervisor, student or other members of the supervisory team concerning the unsuccessful candidature.
(70) A candidate whose candidature is terminated will not be eligible to be re-admitted until one year after the date of termination, unless approved by the Manager, Graduate School.
(71) The Dean, Graduate Studies will determine the maximum duration of candidature in which a re-admitted candidate will be permitted to complete the degree.
(72) A candidate who is not satisfied with the review of progress reports under clause (28) or Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period under clause (32) may query the outcome with the relevant Director of Higher Degree Research Training.
(73) A candidate who is not satisfied with the result of discussions arising from clause (672), may query the outcome in writing with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Academic Capability) within 10 working days of the date that the original outcome notification was sent to the candidate. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Academic Capability) may uphold the original decision or, where deemed appropriate, vary the decision.
(74) A candidate who is not satisfied with a decision not to submit a thesis for examination will follow the process below:
contact the Principal Supervisor to discuss the matter;
if dissatisfied with the result of the discussion in (a) above, contact the relevant Director, Higher Degree Research Training;
if dissatisfied with the result of the discussion in (b) above, query of the decision shall be made in writing to Dean, Graduate Studies including the candidate's reasons for wishing to submit without the Principal Supervisor's approval.
(75) The Dean, Graduate Studies is not obliged to accede to the request, but if the Dean does agree, the examiners will be advised that the thesis did not have the support of the Principal Supervisor after they have provided their reports.
(76) A candidate who is not satisfied with the determination of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Academic Capability) in relation to the Review of Progress Reports or the Assessment of Completion of Confirmation Period under clause (73) may appeal on the prescribed form to the Academic Board Appeals Committee on one or more of the following grounds:
improper action in the conduct of the review or assessment process;
irregularity in the conduct of the review or assessment;
negligence on the part of any person involved in the conduct of the review or assessment;
discrimination against the candidate which is unlawful under State or Federal legislation;
prejudice or bias on the part of any person involved in determining the outcome of the review or assessment;
the process as detailed in the Supervisor-Candidate Agreement or similar document or any subsequent amendment not being followed; or
where additional evidence for special consideration can be provided, or where procedures for consideration of an application for special consideration were not properly followed.
(77) An appeal made under this Rule must be lodged with the Secretary, Academic Board Appeals Committee, within 10 working days of the date of sending of formal notification of the determination of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Academic Capability).
(78) A candidate who is not satisfied with the determination of the Dean, Graduate Studies under clause (75) may appeal on the prescribed form to the Academic Board Appeals Committee on one or more of the following grounds:
improper action in the conduct of the examination submission process;
irregularity in the conduct of the examination submission process;
negligence on the part of any person involved in the conduct of the examination submission process;
prejudice or bias on the part of any person involved in determining the outcome of the examination submission process;
the examination submission requirements as detailed in the Supervisor-Candidate Agreement or similar document or any subsequent amendment not being followed; and/or
(79) An appeal made under clause (78) must be lodged with the Secretary, Academic Board Appeals Committee, within 10 working days of the date of sending of formal notification of the decision of the Dean, Graduate Studies.
(80) If the appeal is upheld and the thesis forwarded for examination, then the certificate will be signed by the Chair, Academic Board Appeals Committee, and neither the Principal Supervisor nor the Director of Higher Degree Research Training nor the Dean, Graduate Studies will be required to sign it.
(81) A candidate who is not satisfied with the determination of the Dean, Graduate Studies under clauses (47), (48) or (50) may appeal on the prescribed form to the Academic Board Appeals Committee on one or more of the following grounds:
improper action in the conduct of the examination process;
irregularity in the conduct of the examination process;
negligence on the part of any person involved in the conduct of the examination process;
prejudice or bias on the part of any person involved in determining the outcome of the examination process;
the examination requirements as detailed in the Supervisor-Candidate Agreement or similar document or any subsequent amendment not being followed; and/or
(82) An appeal made under clause (81) will be lodged with the Secretary, Academic Board Appeals Committee, within 10 working days of the date of sending of formal notification of the decision of the Dean, Graduate Studies.
Termination due to Unsatisfactory Progress
(83) A candidate whose enrolment is terminated under clause (56) may appeal that decision to the Academic Board Appeals Committee on the following grounds:
clause (56) was unreasonably applied; or
there were exceptional circumstances not likely to continue which contributed to unsatisfactory progress.
Termination due to exceeding maximum tenure or Refusal of re-admission
there were exceptional circumstances not likely to continue which contributed to poor academic performance.
(85) An applicant refused re-admission after termination of enrolment under clause (70) may appeal that decision to the Academic Board Appeals Committee providing the timing of the appeal is within 12 months of the candidate transitioning to lapsed candidature.
Termination due to inability to identify replacement supervisor
(86) A candidate whose enrolment is terminated under clause (24) may appeal on the following grounds that the Dean, Graduate Studies did not take reasonable steps to identify a replacement supervisor under clause (23).
Termination on any other reasonable grounds
(87) A candidate whose enrolment is terminated under clause (57) may appeal on the ground that the grounds upon which the candidature was terminated were not reasonable.
(88) An appeal under clauses (83), (84), (86), or (87) must be lodged with the Academic Board Appeals Committee on the prescribed form within 10 working days of the date of the notice of termination.
(89) A candidate whose appeal against termination is unsuccessful will have their termination of enrolment confirmed in writing.
(90) A late appeal under these Rules may be received at the discretion of the Chair, Academic Board Appeals Committee where the candidate is able to satisfy the Chair that the appeal was lodged late through no fault of the candidate.


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Lukka Exceeds Billion-Dollar Milestone in Latest Fundraise
The $110 million round values the institutional crypto asset data and software firm at over $1.3 billion.
January 14, 2022 09:25 AM Eastern Standard Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lukka, the leading enterprise crypto-asset software and data provider, announced today that they closed their Series E investment round of $110 million, valuing the company at more than $1.3 billion. This round comes after closing their Series D round just nine months ago.
The round was led by Marshall Wace, a global alternative asset manager. The round's other notable investors include Miami International Holdings, Inc., Summer Capital, and SiriusPoint Ltd., as well as participation from previous investors Soros Fund Management, Liberty City Ventures, S&P Global, and CPA.com, who all contributed to the company's Series D investment.
Lukka is the only institutional-grade crypto asset data and software provider that satisfies rigorous technical control standards, such as AICPA SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Service Organization Controls, for its data and software products.
"With the crypto-asset ecosystem entering a new phase of maturity, the need for Lukka's institutional quality data and software solutions has never been more relevant," said Robert Materazzi, CEO of Lukka. "We take pride in solving the most complex data challenges for our customers and now partnered with the world-class investors who participated in this round, we look forward to tackling all of the challenges that result from the incredible innovation that continues across the disruptive crypto industry."
"We are extremely excited to partner with the visionary team at Lukka as they address the growing data, financial reporting, and analytics challenges of the crypto-asset ecosystem," said Steven Binetter, Portfolio Manager at Marshall Wace. "Lukka's comprehensive suite of reporting and analytics software and data solutions enables clients to meet a rapidly evolving set of critical needs. As crypto assets and blockchain redefine global commerce, Lukka is building the infrastructure for this future."
"Miami International Holdings is pleased to participate as strategic investors in this seminal round of fundraising for Lukka," said Thomas Gallagher, Chairman, and CEO of Miami International Holdings, Inc. "Lukka has established itself as a critically important provider of crypto data and software services to the institutional investment community and we look forward to partnering with Lukka as we execute on our strategy to introduce innovative digital asset products and services via our global exchange platforms including Bermuda Stock Exchange and Minneapolis Grain Exchange LLC."
This capital injection enables Lukka to accelerate its aggressive growth and global expansion strategy.
The firm announced numerous, high-profile customers in 2021 including State Street, S&P Dow Jones Indices, and RSM, who all leverage Lukka's institutional-quality products to manage crypto asset data, transactions, and downstream services. Institutions like these are at the forefront of crypto-asset adoption and maturation and they recognize that Lukka's products and services are essential to the operation and long-term sustainability of institutional adoption
The company's customer base spans the crypto native industry to firms at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance, and beyond. To date, Lukka has processed more than $2.1 trillion unique transactions supporting 10,415 entities engaging in crypto activities.
About Lukka
Founded in 2014, Lukka serves the largest digital asset institutions with middle and back-office software & data solutions. Lukka bridges the gap between the complexities of blockchain data and traditional business needs. Its customers include Crypto Asset Exchanges and Trading desks, CPA & Accounting Firms, Fund and Financial Auditors, Fund Administrators, Miners, Protocols, individuals, and any other businesses interacting with crypto assets. All of Lukka's products are created with institutional standards, such as AICPA SOC Controls, which focus on accuracy and completeness. Lukka is based in New York City. For information about Lukka, visit https://lukka.tech/.
Lukka CEO, Robert Materazzi, is available for interviews. Please contact press@lukka.tech.


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The two were taken to a hospital, where they were reported in critical condition.
The shootout occurred just feet outside the door of the credit union in the parking lot. The truck, with another Brinks guard inside, was parked about 30 yards from the credit union. Turnbull said the second Brinks guard did not fire shots. The injured guard was believed to have been wearing a protective vest, Turnbull said. He said both parties fired multiple shots.
Nina Poncho said she was inside the crowded credit union with her father waiting to open an account when the gunbattle began. She said the line was nearly to the door.
"I saw the robber with a gun in his hand," she said, describing her view from inside the bank. She said the robber, dressed in boots, a brimmed hat and a yellow construction vest, appeared like he might be trying to dress like a security guard. She said the robber crossed the parking lot and approached the guard from behind. When she heard shots fired, she said she ran away from the window at the front of the bank, but continued to view the aftermath from the back of the bank.
"I saw the robber here face down," she said, pointing to a pile of clothing, boots, vest and bags that were left as evidence. "He was right there where all that stuff is."
She said she was questioned earlier, but said her car was still within the crime scene tape so she couldn't leave.
By 11:30 a.m., employees sprinkled out of the credit union as they were released from the scene after being interviewed by investigators.
"We don't know how the suspect got here, whether he came by foot or vehicle," Turnbull said. "And we don't know if there were co-conspirators, perhaps someone in a getaway car."
Bill Lindelof: 916-321-1079, @Lindelofnews
Observers talk near the scene of a shootout on Florin Road on Friday, July 8, 2016. Ed Fletcher efletcher@sacbee.com


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Acoustic troubadour, Ben Howard, releases his debut album. This young acoustic guitar wiz from South Devon has mastered the art of strumming, plucking and hammering the instrument for rhythmic purposes.
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